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August 2014

Volume 1, Issue 10

14 KSU Football Update

Coach Brian Bohannon talks about his new role.

19 Dive into History

Lessons can be learned along the shores of Allatoona Lake.

26 Supplies in Demand

Take the sting and stress out of backto-school shopping.

35 Scholastic Flashbacks

Even our illustrious leaders had embarrassing moments.

36 Weapons Law

Cherokee schools police chief reviews changes.

42 Kindergarten Crisis?

Dealing with the (perceived) perils of Kindergarten.

43 Tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leaders

Girl Scout programs are active, educational and life-changing.

Contributing Writers Chantel Adams 26 Tessa Basford 15 Patti Brady 18 Michael Caldwell 30 Amy Cobb 19 Cathy Colby 48 Rick Coughlin 48 Mike Foster 14 G. Lora Grooms 27 Dr. Scott Harden 50 Kristina Laurendi Havens 24 Beth Hermes 47 Jenna Hill 29 Kirby Lewis-Hobba 43 Jim Imbriale 28

In Every Issue Dan Jape Patsy Jordan Sean Kaufman Mark Kissel Dr. Mike Litrel Suzanne Litrel Dee Locklin Matt Neal Kristen Smith Jodi Tiberio Tim Timmons Rachel Turner George Williams Ross Wiseman

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What’s Open? Dive Georgia, at 8720 Main St., Ste. 130, offers scuba certifications and is a full PADI facility. Dive also offers full service for equipment including air fills and nitrox, and a second location that’s a dive facility in Cartersville. (404) 2858600. www.divegeorgia.com.

Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of Around Woodstock. She has lived in Cherokee County for 25 years. Send your comments or questions to editor@ aroundwoodstockmagazine. com

Spirited is open at 8750 Main St. Ste 2, beside Reel Seafood. The boutique offers handmade jewelry and bohemian chic clothing. Hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. (678) 2145304. Look for their story in next month’s issue.

What’s New? The Benton House of Woodstock is a personal care and memory care community that has opened at 3385 Trickum Rd. The 59-apartment facility was about 60 percent full at press time. (678) 494-4500. www.bentonhouse.com. Stevi B’s Woodstock is under new management. The new manager of the corporate-owned restaurant is Teresa Morris, who came on board around the beginning of July. The restaurant is at 10020 Hwy. 92. (770) 591-0010.

What’s Coming? Construction at the corner of Hwy. 92 and Main Street closest to downtown Woodstock is a 272-apartment community called The Crest at Laurelwood. The Residential Group is building the facility, which should be move-in ready by April 2015. The units will be one, two and three bedroom floor plans with nine-foot ceilings (10-foot ceilings in select first-floor units). The eight-

building community will feature a gated entrance, two-story clubhouse and separate pool house with outdoor spaces that include an outdoor kitchen and firepit. Residents will have access to the Greenprints Trail. For more details, visit www.trg-atl.com/the-crest-at-laurelwood.html. The clothing boutique Moop’s is opening sometime in August at 105 E. Main St., Ste. 116. The boutique offers French shabby chic women’s clothing boutique with a sophisticated edge for mature women. Employees also offer personal shopping and image consulting. Watch for details at Moop’s Boutique on Facebook and Instagram.

A Look at the New School Year Amaze your family and friends with your knowledge of Cherokee County’s school district, which is the largest employer in the county. Here are some facts and figures released by county officials. • 556 additional students are expected this school year, up from the 20-day count in 2013-14, for a total enrollment of 40,200. • The school district is the largest employer in the county, with 4,324 employees, including 2,832 certified staff. • There are 41 school campuses across the county, consisting of 24 elementary schools, seven middle schools, six high schools, ACE Academy (grades 7-12), Ralph Bunche Head Start Center and the Little River Preschool Center and L.R. Tippens Educational Center. • 358 school buses will transport approximately 70 percent of the student population (23,000 students each morning and 26,000 each afternoon); buses will travel more than 4.5 million miles (approximately 1,450 bus routes daily) this school year. • Teasley Middle School replacement and Cherokee High athletic renovation open this month. The Dean Rusk Middle replacement is scheduled to open for 2016-17.

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COMMUNITY BOARD The Around Woodstock Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders, from different walks of life. Our Board assists us in many ways including contributing to our magazine, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback. Kris McKeeth is very active in the Woodstock community and Cherokee County schools. She has more than 20 years’ experience in real estate; her firm, The Premier Group Keller Williams Realty, is on Main Street in Woodstock. Kris has an extensive background with Keller Williams Realty, serving as operating partner for multiple offices to include Keller Williams Realty Partners, Keller Williams Realty North West, and Keller Williams Realty Atlanta West. Kris, husband Ted and their four children attend Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Darleen Prem is a photography artist specializing in natural light portrait photography, and she enjoys working dog, pet and family photography. Darleen learned her craft from her late father, who served as a NAVY photographer. Darleen’s studio is in downtown Woodstock, where she spends much of her time photographing local events for the city of Woodstock, and serves as the official “unofficial” photographer for both the Woodstock fire and police departments. She volunteers for many local community charities and the proud mom of an Army Military Police Officer serving overseas. Ross Wiseman is a father of four, the husband of one, and a pastor and friend to many. He has served as the founding and current pastor of Momentum Church since 2005. The joys and struggles of over 21 years of ministry and 19 years of marriage have given Ross a broad perspective of the human condition. With humor and subtle depth, Ross loves to challenge, inspire and instruct people in what it takes for better living, loving, and laughter. ross@momentumchurch.tv. Beth Hermes is a graduate of Auburn University’s School of Journalism, and a professional writer for more than 26 years. Her work has appeared in magazines, newspapers and online publications. She also has created award-winning marketing campaigns for corporations and non-profit organizations. beth@eirismarketing.com

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Youth Rally to Support Teacher July 6 and it was a huge Just two days after Amanda Pingley’s success. We were so home was destroyed happy with all of the by a fire, 13-yearcommunity support! old Kyle Pederson A lot of people came and sister Lauren 10, to support the Pingley held a bake sale and family. It felt good clothing drive to help to help Mrs. Pingley, their former secondbecause she always grade teacher. helped us!” Kyle describes how Kyle, Lauren and their they pulled together friends helped to bake the event in such a six dozen chocolate short amount of time: cookies from scratch, “We were out of town 12 boxes of brownies, for the 4th of July four boxes of cupcakes, weekend. When we and a chocolate pound got home on Saturday Kyle and Lauren Pederson’s friends were eager to help their former teacher because of the times they said Amanda Pingley was there for them. cake, raising more than afternoon, we went $400. Their story was straight to the store covered by 11 Alive news in Atlanta and USA Today http:// and bought supplies to start baking. We made posters and usat.ly/1mggVus. baked until midnight, then woke up early on Sunday and “If I ever needed anything, I could always count on her and finished baking and making the posters. We started posting that meant a lot to me. I really wanted to help her when her to Instagram and texting our friends to spread the word house burned down, especially after all she did for me and immediately, because we wanted people to come to the bake sale and help to make it a success. The bake sale was held on the other kids in her class,” said Kyle.

Bringing the Rings to Woodstock There’s a fundraiser underway to raise the money needed to permanently install traveling rings at Dupree Park. Ty Hardison is spearheading the effort, working with Woodstock Parks and Recreation Department to raise $10,000. The rings would add a new option for free and fun fitness activity for the entire family. “Outside the famous rings located at the Santa Monica Pier in California, there are Traveling rings at the Santa Monica Pier. only a few communities in the world that have outdoor installations,” said Hardison. The fundraising campaign ends Aug. 18. To learn more about the rings, visit http://startsomegood.com/BringTheRings or check the Woodstock Parks or Main Street Woodstock Facebook pages. 8

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Juried Show for Christian Artists Local artists Kristin Replogle and Jeanne Sperry have created a juried art exhibition called The Nature of God that will be held Nov. 7-Dec. 28 at Hillside UMC in Woodstock. Entries will be accepted from artists within a 50-mile radius of Woodstock. Submissions will be accepted through Sept. 13. Awards offered will be: Best of Show, $500; Second place, $250; Third place, $150. Commercial and corporate awards also will be given. “This exhibit has been created to glorify God and will feature works that represent the nature of God, focusing on His inherent qualities, innate character and how He responds to human needs. The works are to be scripturally based. The scripture reference will be on the back of each piece submitted,” according to the exhibit website, http://cherokeered.com/nature_of_god. A reception and concert will begin at 6 p.m. Nov. 7.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Cherokee Firefighter to be Included on Memorial Wall Former Cherokee County firefighter Douglas Clark Waters, Jr., who passed away in 2003, has been approved for inclusion for the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall, located at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Forsyth center. Waters was a firefighter and EMT, as well as a member of the Cherokee County Rescue Dive Team. He was also a member of the Cherokee Douglas Waters Jr. County Firefighters Association and was a Sergeant with Cherokee County since January 1999. Waters also served on the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department and served as a Senior Structural Fire Instructor with the Georgia Fire Academy. Waters also was a veteran and served proudly in the United States Marine Corps. “Waters was a dedicated member of Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and was an inspiration and great example to others in the fire profession,” said Cherokee County Assistant Fire Chief Eddie Robinson.

The Trolley Will Be Back! In early summer 2014, the Woodstock Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors voted to purchase a 22-passenger trolley that it had borrowed for the 2012 and 2013 holiday shopping seasons. The intent of this trolley is to run it as a year-round amenity for shoppers, diners and visitors to the Downtown Woodstock area. Service will be offered on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays with expanded service potential on holidays and special event days. Keep a watch on the Main Street Woodstock Facebook page for news of the trolley’s schedule, route and other details. Or visit www.mainstreetwoodstock.org/Programs/ WoodstockTrolley.aspx for more info. 10

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Makeup and Martinis for Talia’s Legacy Talia Joy Castellano lost her life to cancer but Ladies’ Night Out events like this one, planned for 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at ICE Martini Bar in Woodstock, are planned to help continue her legacy. The goal is to raise $10,000, with the proceeds going to Base Camp, a foundation that promotes awareness of childhood cancer. Tickets are $50. To watch a video from last year’s event, visit www.youtube.com/ watch?v=T9sGvSVdSRw

Training Begins for CASA Advocates Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is accepting applications for the fall training class that begins Aug. 12. CASA connects qualified, compassionate adults to advocate for children in the foster care system, one child at a time. Volunteers will be trained and equipped to advocate for a child’s right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and to learn and grow in the security of a loving family. If interested, call (770) 345-3274, email info@casacherokee.org or visit www.casacherokee.org.

WE’RE CHEROKEE’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON “COMMUNITY. ” Northside Hospital-Cherokee offers more than the latest medical treatments. Since becoming part of Cherokee County in 1997, we’ve been a devoted member of the community. We contribute to Partners in Education in Cherokee County schools and our physicians and staff have donated more than 10,000 hours of volunteer work to local organizations. In all, we’ve invested millions in local community centers, academic institutions and charity organizations in Cherokee County. We will continue to invest in and support Cherokee. Because it’s our home, too.

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Happy Birthday!

Parker Waller IV Age 2 on Aug. 21 We love you very much! Daddy, Mama and Sarah

Sebastian Parker Age 2 on July18 We love you! God bless you! Mom, Dad and Mochis

Davin Hunt Age 2 on July 1 We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad and Holden

Ian Barnett Age 17 on July 30 Happy 17th birthday!

James Montgomery Age 2 on July 21 We LOVE you! Nana & Pawpaw

Landon Lawrence Age 1 on July 23 Happy Birthday to Landon, such a joy! Love Mom, Dad, Grandpa and Nanny

Celebrations! Graduation

Kate Koschewa, a 2010 graduate of Etowah High School, recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with degrees in mathematics, economics and political science. Kate will be attending Yale University this fall to pursue her MBA. Way to go, Kate! Love, Mom, Dad and sisters

Anniversary Scott and Willie Lemmon Best friends, married 30 years on Aug. 4

Anniversary

Birth Sarah Grace Waller, born February 19, to Trey and Kerri Waller

Ken and Mary Scott Married 20 years on Aug. 20 Happy Anniversary, with love always!

Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary Announcements are Free!

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Are Home Inspections Really Necessary? SUBMITTED BY THE PREMIER GROUP – KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases most people will ever make. While it’s only natural to want to keep costs down when buying a new home, if you’re thinking about skipping the home inspection, think again. The amount of money you’ll spend on a home inspection is well worth it when compared to the potential cost of realizing you have purchased a home in need of serious repairs. Home inspections can catch a number of serious issues with a home, including: • Foundation problems. Foundation repairs can be very expensive, but since most foundations are underground, it’s easy to miss the signs. A home inspector will look for signs like cracks and settling that can signal a problem. • Termites. An infestation can cause serious structural damage to homes, and the worst part is that you may not even know the house is infested. Termites can destroy a home from the inside out, leaving only small, hard-to-spot mud-like tunnels as a clue to their presence. A professional pest-control company can advise you on the extent of the infestation, how to address it, and how to prevent future problems. • Drainage and moisture issues. Water can wreak havoc on your home in many ways, including a leaky roof, faulty gutters or an improperly graded yard. A home inspection should tell you the condition of the home’s roof, identify moisture issues like water damage or mold, and alert you if the grading (or lack of grading) of the lot will cause flooding or foundation damage. • Dangerous materials. If you are buying an older home, it’s even more vital to have it inspected because dangerous materials can be found beneath the surface. For instance, if asbestos is present in the roof, it will cost substantially more to repair (and to dispose of the toxic materials) than it would to replace an asbestos-free roof. That is important information to know when negotiating with the seller. • Other safety issues. A home inspection can find other important safety concerns that you need to be aware of, like wiring or ventilation issues. Improper dryer ventilation, for instance, can be a major fire hazard. While a home inspection does cost money, it can also save you from heartbreak and expensive home repairs, making it well worth the cost.

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Woodstock Resident Adapts to New Role as KSU Football Coach BY MIKE FOSTER, SPORTS EDITOR, THE KSU SENTINEL

Brian Bohannon knows the state of Georgia, as well as the football culture that’s proudly displayed with flags on front porches and bumper stickers on cars across the state. Bohannon, 43, was a receiver for the University of Georgia from 1990 to 1993 before graduating and taking an assistant coaching job at West Georgia. He later joined Paul Johnson in 1997 at Georgia Southern, coaching receivers and eventually defensive backs for the Eagles. Johnson and Bohannon became tied at the hip, implementing the triple option offense in Statesboro, and eventually on the flats of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, where Bohannon coached the quarterbacks and B-backs. Between shifting between red and black and gold and white, to coaching in the center of Atlanta to the plains of south Georgia, to coaching new positions, Brian Bohannon with wife Melanie, sons Blake Patrick and Braden Thomas, and daughter Brooke Anna. Bohannon has had to adapt. On March 23, 2014, Bohannon stood scholarships they could offer in year one—signed on national at the podium at Kennesaw State University’s stadium signing day. locker room in a gold tie and black jacket. He was no “One hundred percent of the kids that have come here longer a Jacket. He was an Owl, and not just any Owl. He’d have given me that look at the end of the visit like, ‘Wow, I been named the head coach. KSU’s first in history. Being didn’t know all of this was here.’ You have the sports and the first-ever head coach at a brand new program might rec park, the stadium and the locker rooms and the campus seem laborious, but the transition for Bohannon has been recreation center is going up this fall. It’s phenomenal. Once seamless. you get them here, it’s an easy sell.” The new program has been a relatively easy sell because Football camps with rising junior and senior high school of KSU’s location in the northwest suburbs of Atlanta, as prospects, as well as camps for middle schoolers led well as the growing campus with an enrollment of more by varsity players, have helped build recognition in the than 25,000. More importantly, for Bohannon, a Towne Lake community. resident, the campus just so happens to be in a location ripe “It’s all about developing a fan base. It’s about developing with football talent. a brand. What is the ‘KS?’ We want the ‘KS’ to be as “In Georgia, you won’t find better football than within an recognizable as the ‘G’ at Georgia, or the ‘GT’ at Georgia hour and a half of our school,” Bohannon said. “You can’t Tech.,” Bohannon said. put a price tag on where we are located. We’re in a great The next stop toward kickoff in 2015 will be getting community. When I first took the job, I set up a meeting with the proper floors and equipment installed in the team the coaches in Cherokee, Cobb and Paulding and said, ‘I’d like weight room. Workouts will begin on the first day of to meet with you guys and let you know how important you classes—August 18—and will lead into practice periods in are to this program.” full equipment. The varsity team will practice, just as any For the 2015 season, 29 outgoing high school seniors program would, despite not having games this fall. The team signed their letters of intent to play football for KSU —all will play in a team scrimmage, open to fans, as a part of of them redshirting their freshman year rather than playing homecoming weekend on October 11. right away at another school. Of that group, 27 are from The Owls, who will compete at the FCS level of NCAA Georgia. With nationally ranked student housing and Division I football as part of the Big South Conference, open dining options, and Fifth Third Bank Stadium, Bohannon play on Sept. 3, 2015 at East Tennessee State in Johnson City, wasn’t surprised that so many —30 is the max amount of Tenn. 14

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New Signage Leads Visitors to Lots of Parking BY TESSA BASFORD

When I became a member of the Woodstock City Council in 2010, I had the privilege of joining a winning team! From my seat on the dais, I saw an award-winning, master-planned downtown area that was, and continues to be, the envy of many in our state and nation. As the result Tessa Basford is of strong leadership and a member of the foresight, our downtown Woodstock City Council, was emerging as the place to Ward 6. She can be contacted at tbasford@ be even while the economy woodstockga.gov. was declining. During that difficult time, business owners and investors, along with city staff members and leaders, maintained the vision and continued to invest in the city’s development. Some people said this investment was crazy and that the time and money should not have been spent. In hindsight, almost everyone agrees that those involved were right to stay committed. We are all now reaping the benefits of the vision and plan that was put in motion years ago - a beautiful, walkable, thriving downtown. Over those years, leaders maintained the city’s historical significance while marrying it to new construction and growth. While this was achieved beautifully, some are asking: “When the obvious parking spaces are full, where do we park?” Most visitors to downtown are aware of the public parking in front of and behind restaurants, shops and businesses. Yet a recent drive through the area on a Saturday night made me realize that drivers are unaware of the less obvious parking lots, many of which had empty spaces.

• Behind City Center off Towne Lake Parkway. • At the lower level of the Park at City Center, on Arnold Mill Road. • South of Morgan’s Ace Hardware on Wheeler Street. • West of Main Street at Woodstock United Methodist Church (Monday-Saturday only). • Corner of Mill and Market streets. • Chattahoochee Technical College, but limited while the campus is being renovated. • Evening and weekend parking at Community and Southern Bank. Business owners have worked with city officials to create many parking options, including valet services and off-site parking for employees. The quest continues to discover creative approaches to bring people downtown without a concern about where to park. New parking signs, resembling lampposts topped with a large blue ‘P’ sign, have been put in place to guide visitors to lesser-known lots. When making your weekend plans, please don’t let parking be an issue. Take time to look around and you’ll find there are more options than you realized.

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The faces of downtown Woodstock

Photo courtesy of Downtown Woodstock.

Main Street Woodstock July 4 Festivities

Donnie and Jan Henriques with WWII veteran Chester Reeves.

Summer Concert Series: The Molly Ringwalds

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Summer Concert Series: The Jets

AUGUST CALENDAR Through Oct. 28

Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays on Market Street, between Mill and Maple streets (parallel to Main Street). Also, 4:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta. (770) 924-0406.

Ongoing

Book Signings: At FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St. 2 p.m. Aug. 2: Ilona Andrews, “Magic Breaks” 7 p.m. Aug. 8: Delilah Dawson, “Servants of the Storm” 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12: Carolyn Dingman, “Cancel the Wedding” 1 p.m. Aug. 16: Jenny Milchman, “Ruin Falls,” and Cynthia Lott, “The Feathers” 4 p.m. Aug. 16: Ted Goeglein, “Embers & Ash” Writing workshop for teens and adults.

Aug. 5

New Member Mixer: Hosted by the Junior Service League of Woodstock, 7-9 p.m. at Firestone Woodfire Pizza, 120 Chambers St., Woodstock. Board members will be on hand to answer questions. The league welcomes women of all ages to join the diverse and fun group, which seeks to improve the community through volunteerism and fundraising. www.jslwoodstock.org.

Aug. 15

Chef Demonstration: Chef Alan will demonstrate grilled fruit desserts 7-9 p.m. at the Leaning Ladder. $25, RSVP required. 105 E Main St. (678) 401-2609. www.leaningladderoliveoil.com.

Aug. 16

Barefoot Saturday: 6 p.m. concert at the Event Green at Elm Street Cultural Arts Village off Market Street will feature musician Barrett Baber in a family friendly, Chastain Park-like atmosphere. Bring chairs, food and drinks. www.barefootsaturday.com.

The next Downtown Buzz meeting will be Friday, Aug. 29, at 8 a.m. at the Chambers at City Center. The sponsor will be Greenprints Alliance.

Aug. 1

Back-to-School Prayer Service: 7-8 p.m. at the Cherokee High School totem pole, 930 Marietta Hwy., Canton. The goal is to bring the community together to pray for a safe and successful school year.

Aug. 3

“The Story” Bible Study: Church of the Messiah, at 415 Charles Cox Drive in Canton, is offering a 31-week journey through the bible appropriate for all ages. Sunday School classes and sermons will center on each week’s topic, and small groups will be offered throughout the week. For details, contact Kelley Sangrey at (770) 479-5280 or ks@churchofthemessiah.net.

Aug. 7-9

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”: The musical will begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 7-8 and 2 and 6 p.m. Aug. 9 in the worship center at First Baptist Church of Woodstock, 11975 Ga. 92. Tickets are $5 and on sale at the door or through the website www.fbcw.org.

Aug. 14-16

Catch the Wave Writing Conference: Registration is open for this event, sponsored by the Christian Author’s Guild, to be held at Mount Paran North Church, 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta. Featuring speakers, editors, authors, publishers, agents and more. www.christianauthorsguild.com.

Aug. 14-16

Annual Book Sale: Friends of Cherokee County Public Libraries will host the sale at Hickory Flat Public Library, which includes a preview for members 4-6 p.m. Aug. 14, then open to the public 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and 9 a.m.p.m. Aug. 16. Fiction and non-fiction paperback and hardback books will be for sale as well as children’s books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, and VHS. Memberships starts at $15. Proceeds will be used for children’s books and media for the library.

Aug. 15

Bingo Night: The fundraiser for the Woodstock High School Marching Wolverines will be held 6-10 p.m. at the high school, 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr. Including a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food, drinks and bake sale. Each participant gets a ticket for the door prize drawing. Bingo cards are $1 each and $5 for the grand prize. For info, email woodburnjm@aol.com or call (770) 516-6395.

Aug. 16

Blue Iron Georgia: Annual motorcycle ride for courage will begin at 9:30 a.m., with kickstands up at 11 a.m., leaving from and returning to J.J. Biello Twin Creeks, 250 Brooke Blvd., Woodstock. Cost is $25 per bike, $10 per passenger. Food included. Proceeds will be given to the Cherokee Family Violence Center. For details, email blueironmcga@gmail.com or find Blue Iron Georgia Original on Facebook.

Aug. 22

Malpass Brothers in concert: 7:30 p.m. at Reinhardt University’s Falany Performing Arts Center. Tribute to classic country artists with their own mark. Tickets range from $37.50 to $15. Call (770) 720-9167 or visit www.reinhardt. edu/fpac.

Aug. 23

Kohl’s Healthy Halls Back-to-School Fair: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Kohl’s in Woodstock. Kids work their way through an obstacle course, make healthy snacks, decorate lunch boxes and more. In support of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong4Life movement.

Aug. 23

Winnie the Pooh Auditions: The Off Broadway Children’s Theatre in Canton is holding auditions for Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh Kids” for ages 5-12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cherokee Arts Council Theatre in Canton. The production will be Oct. 24-25. To reserve an audition slot, please email us at offbroadway@msn.com or call 770-664-2410. www.offbroadwaydance.com.

Aug. 24

Tennis Tournament: Sponsored by the Junior Service League of Woodstock, the women’s only round-robin event will be held at Eagle Watch with play starting at 1 p.m. Lunch and beverages provided. Proceeds will benefit FOUNDATIONS, a collaboration of the Juvenile Court, the Department of Family and Children’s Services and local residents to help older foster youth in the county. Registration is $20 per person, or $40 double pair. www. jslwoodstock.org.

Aug. 26

Kyle Hancock in concert: The tenor opera singer will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Reinhardt University’s Falany Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $25 to $7.50. Call (770) 720-9167, or visit www.reinhardt.edu/fpac. AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2014

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Back When School Was Different BY PATTI BRADY

Woodstock often stirs my Academy in 1880. After the war, schools for black children opened imagination. My thoughts travel to the in the county. One possible reason for former students’ cherished olden days, and I see a twelve-yearmemories found in local references: camaraderie had a chance to old school boy, a good kid who hopes bloom in the schoolyard while farm acreage put distance between for a future that excludes the family children. Second, classroom hours provided a respite from farm plow. In my story, he sits at an oldchores at a time when agricultural cycles even determined the fashioned school desk, last in a long length of the school session. During earliest days, the instructional row. Lately, the teacher’s lessons have period spanned three months only, according to the late Glenn failed to enter his ears. Day after day Hubbard who never forgot a one-room, log construction—the he looks straight in front of him. He is Bascomb School. intrigued by the two long braids of his “Georgia’s Woodstock: A Centennial Tribute” conveys details classmate, their complex weavings, a about Woodstock School (circa 1908). Students brought in clean, soapy smell coming from them, wood and helped light the pot-bellied stove. They lugged Patti Brady is author and their perfection—not one hair is buckets of drinking water from the well across the road. of the “The Heart of a out of place. The braids of his sisters These days, a teacher must carefully consider the slightest Child” and “The Power have never drawn the least of his physical task she asks a child to do. That’s why the photo of Her Smile” from attention. Using odd logic, he carefully (courtesy Richard Johnston) of school children assembled at the Woodstock Novels series. Learn more about lifts one soft braid and dips the point the railroad never fails to amaze me. Here’s the backstory: in our town through her into the black slurry inside the inkwell the early 1920s, plans were drafted for Woodstock Presbyterian blog – pattibradynovels. assigned to him. . . . If my fictional Church (location, today, of Cherokee Seventh-day Adventist blogspot.com. Email tale were actually true, it’s certain the congregation). The railroad delivered stacks of bricks. I can Patti at plbradygeorgia@ youth was totally smitten and yearning picture the principal of Woodstock School, after morning bellsouth.net for attention of any kind from the chapel, leading students outside to haul bricks to the building source of his infatuation. How am I site on Rope Mill Road. Even the little ones are holding a brick. so sure? Such a student would face unavoidable retribution—from I wince when I look at the students perched precariously on top the teacher, his mother and father, the girl’s parents, the neighbors, of that boxcar. That photograph is school pride in action. and maybe his pastor. Worse yet, he might be launched from the Today, anyone with an educated brain would say a town can schoolhouse doorstep to land on his rump in the yard. never have too many students dedicated to their institution of Once in the cover of the woods, the banished boy would shed learning. And, thankfully, modern Woodstock overflows with copious tears because students of yesteryear comprehended the multiple versions of school spirit: public, private, charter and home. worth of education. Parents sacrificed to save the required tuition Go team! that could lead to a future with more options beside the few available in this once agricultural town. In families where misfortune dominated, the children gave up schooling and hunted for menial employment. The 1910 census reveals that an eight-year-old girl and older children worked at Rope Mill, a practice similar to many mills of the time. It’s likely that area students were fond of their schools: Bascomb School beginning about 1830, Hickory Flat Academy in 1838, Little River Institute before the Students sit on top of a boxcar that brought bricks for construction of Woodstock Presbyterian Church in the 1920s. Civil War and Woodstock Photo courtesy of Richard Johnston. 18

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History Is Alive, and Right in Our Backyard BY AMY COBB

Park Ranger Amy Cobb is a Georgia native and has been a Corps Ranger at several locations around the South. She holds a B.A. in Outdoor Recreation from UGA and an M.A.T. in Elementary Education from Brenau University.

The Allatoona Dam and area surrounding Allatoona Lake have a deep tradition of cultural and historical importance. Long before the first power was produced at Allatoona Lake in late January 1950, the land was inhabited by our ancestors, who have left us some glimpses into our past. There have been 1,100 historic resource sites identified on government fee-owned property around Allatoona Lake. Twelve of these properties are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and another eight historic home sites and six iron mines have been recommended as eligible for the National Register. The resources include 14 cemeteries, several mill sites, iron mines and furnaces, gold mines, Native American sites and a Civil War battlefield.

While visiting the Allatoona Lake project, you may also find evidence of pioneer homes, buildings or old roads; structures with unique architecture; prehistoric village sites; historic or prehistoric artifacts or objects; rock inscription; human burial sites; and earthworks, such as battlefield entrenchments, prehistoric canals or mounds. These nonrenewable resources often yield unique information about past societies and environments, and provide answers for modern day social and conservation problems. During the early part of the 19th century, gold, copper, iron and stone quarrying became important ventures for the region. With the working of these metals came the development of furnaces. The furnace on Stamp Creek, founded by Moses and Jacob Stroup, would become a major manufacturer of pig iron in the state. Later, Mark A. Cooper purchased interest in the furnace and organized the Etowah Manufacturing and Mining Co. At its height, Cooper’s mill complex included a blast furnace and foundry, several shops and warehouses, a flour mill, two corn mills and a saw mill. Remnants of the iron furnace can still be seen at Cooper’s Furnace Day Use Area. The area is also rich in Civil War history. Near Cooper’s Furnace are the remains of the Etowah River Bridge, which in April 1862 was the scene of the Great Locomotive Chase, one of the continued on page 60

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Community

Something to Cheer About BY JODI TIBERIO

Jodi Tiberio owns Branches Boutique for women in Towne Lake and Brooklynn’s boutique for men and women in Downtown Woodstock. Contact Jodi at info@ shopthreads.net.

Dana is a cheer mom, and most of us know that any time your children are deeply involved with any sport or activity, it means a lot of time and dedication on mom’s part. So many women find it hard to make time for themselves. Don’t get me wrong - the joy it brings us is worth it and we love it. As a tennis mom, I don’t mind the extra driving to and from practice and lessons, but it is hard to make time for other things. In Dana’s case, the passing of her father took a huge toll on her. She did not feel like indulging herself. She grew out her hair with the plan of donating to Locks of Love. This goal kept her motivated, as she waited for the time when her hair was long enough to make it count. Now, the time come for a major haircut and clothing redo! Dana met with Mari, the manager at Branches in downtown Woodstock, who learned that Dana really needed some new jeans. There is nothing better to refresh your wardrobe than a fabulous pair of designer jeans. Mari had Dana try on the newest pair of Miss Me skinny jeans. Once they had the right style and fit, it was easy to find lots of cute tops to go with them. At about $99 a pair, Miss Me jeans are a great investment. They hold up well and will look amazing for years to come. If you don’t like too much bling, there are simple pocket designs, giving buyers lots of options. With skinny jeans being so popular, adding a flowy or slouchy top creates a feminine and pretty silhouette. Mari had Dana settle on this adorable bell20

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sleeve top with a simple and popular print. The look is great for any occasion and Dana will feel confident even without all her hair to hide behind. I’ve had some friends who have recently lost parents, so I was really glad we could do this for Dana. Donating her hair to charity is a great way to honor her dad. Now that Dana chose her new clothing, it was time to head over to Salon Gloss to try on her new haircut and hair color with owner Tim Timmons. During her consultation, Tim suggested deepening her blonde hair with bold lowlights to add dimension and richness. He also suggested that Dana cut off a good portion of her hair, resulting in an updated style that was easy to wear. Tim showed Dana how to use a curling iron to transform her hair into a free-flowing mane. As it turns out, her shorter, sassier strands and multi-dimensional color were the winning combination that unlocked her inner diva! Dana’s outfit, hair and make-up all look terrific. I love her new hair color. I think I need a change myself! If you are ready to freshen up your style, send me an e-mail to Jodi@tiberioretail.com. After all, who wouldn’t love a new outfit and hair style – for free?

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678.903.4534 825 Jamerson Road, Suite 527 Marietta, GA 30066 See a catalog of his offerings at aCacaoAffair.com

Gourmet Delicacies Crafted by an Artisan

Photo by Kim Bates

Karl Vivier, owner of aCacaoAffair, creates life-size footballs, golf balls and women’s purses from exquisite European chocolate. He meticulously molds bite-size pieces of candy with special fillings—imported and local—to be sold individually or boxed as gift sets. But behind the skill and craftsmanship that comes with 30 years working in the food industry is a desire to change the way Americans think about chocolate. “Chocolate here in the U.S. is not the destination, as it is in Europe, where Europeans will go to a store and buy one piece of chocolate for their own pleasure,” said Vivier. “I Tempering chocolate the old fashioned way! want people to realize that eating good chocolate may be a bit more expensive, but you eat less and it’s more satisfying.” The ingredients that line the shelves in Vivier’s commercial kitchen are varied— such as pepper powder from Spain, Grand Marnier, French blue lavender, Georgia olive oil, honey maple syrup and saffron—but come together in his creations to make unique and special order gifts. He uses only gourmet Swiss and French chocolates. Vivier and his wife Eva opened aCacaoAffair in 2013, and offer wholesale and online sales in the store on Jamerson Road, off Highway 92 just south of downtown Woodstock. His clients include restaurants, hotels and country clubs, and he offers chocolates as gifts for corporations and weddings. The chef also has turned the front room of his office suite into a chocolate showroom that is open noon-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Vivier moved to the U.S. from France 14 years ago. While he has worked in the hospitality industry for 30 years, his passion always has been making sweets and pastries. He views chocolate as an art, and artistically sculpts and molds chocolate creations from scratch. The chef enjoys the craft of making visually appealing and uniquely flavored treats. Recently he was asked to create chocolate that pairs well with red wine and whiskey. He also created a peach balsamic ganache for a local olive oil retailer. “Lately we have had a lot of requests for after-drink chocolates. I use either the flavor of whiskey or a flavor to complement whiskey, such as fruit or spice,” said Vivier, who also has created chocolate with olive oil and vinegar, using mushroom and sage olive oil. “I like to come up with something different, to challenge myself.” Customers can choose from a wide selection that includes chocolate bars, dark, white and milk chocolate, truffles and caramels, fruit and nut and chocolatedipped strawberries. His latest conception is pâte de fruit, which uses just three natural ingredients: fruit puree, sugar and pectin. The natural flavors of the puree—including blackberry raspberry, coconut, peach and apricot—are so powerful that additives aren’t needed. When a client places a special order, Vivier offers samples along the way to make sure the client will be pleased with the final product. “The goal of aCacaoAffair is to give everyone the chance to experience the taste of gourmet chocolate but at a fair price. We hope you will enjoy our passion.” Shoppers can purchase chocolates and place special orders, either on-site at 825 Jamerson Road, Suite 527, or online at www.acacaoaffair.com. Shipping and delivery are available.

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DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK DINING GUIDE RESTAURANT Canyons 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsburgercompany.com

CUISINE

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

DINNER

SUNDAY

SPIRITS

RESERV.

American

open

Beer/Wine

Century House Tavern 125 E Main St. 770-693-4552 centuryhousetavern.com

Modern American

$$$

open

Full bar

8 persons +

Fire Stone 120 Chambers St. 770-926-6778 firestonerestaurants.com

Wood-fired Pizza & Grill

$$$

open

Full bar

yes

Southern

Sat./Sun. Brunch

$$$

open

Full bar

American

open

Tapas/Sushi

Fri./Sat. only

open

Full bar

yes

Ipps Pastaria & Bar 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com

Italian

open

Full bar

J Christophers 315 Chambers St. 770-592-5990 jchristophers.com

Diner

$-$$

$ - $$

open

J Miller’s Smokehouse 150 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-592-8295 jmillerssmokehouse.com

BBQ

$ - $$

open

Beer

Magnolia Thomas 108 Arnold Mill Rd. 678-445-5789 magnoliathomas.com

Southern

Sunday Brunch

$$$$

open

Beer/Wine

yes

Pure Taqueria 441 Chambers St. 770-952-7873 puretaqueria.com/woodstock

Mexican

Sat./Sun. Brunch

open

Full bar

6 persons +

Seafood

$$-$$$

open

Full bar

n/a

English Tea room

closed

yes

Italian

$$$

closed

Full bar

yes

Freight Kitchen & Tap 251 E Main St. 770-924-0144 freightkitchen.com Hot Dog Heaven 8588 Main St. 770-591-5605 Ice Martini & Sushi Bar 380 Chambers St. 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com

Reel Seafood 8670 Main St. 770-627-3006 Tea Leaves & Thyme 8990 Main St. 770-516-2609 tealeavesandthyme.com Vingenzo’s 105 E Main St. 770-924-9133 vingenzos.com

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$ = most entrees under $10 • $$ = most entrees $10 - $15 • $$$ = most entrees $15 - $20 • $$$$ = most entrees over $20

Casual and Upscale Dine-In Restaurants

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Something to Look Forward to, When I’m 84 BY KRISTINA LAURENDI HAVENS

18-inch by 24-inch piece of paper with a drawing of a muscular Every summer I take man’s arm on it. She tacked it up on the classroom wall, added my two children up to Kristina Laurendi Havens was two HUGE rolls of paper, and said “Draw the rest of him!” Grand Island, N.Y., to recently awarded Best of Show at As I spent time with this fabulous woman, who had visit my family. I grew the Georgia Artists Juried Exhibition mentioned that she’s 84 once or twice, I started to notice some up in this small town at the Abernathy Arts Center for aspects of her life that I really admired. While showing me just south of Niagara her painting “My Heart, Away.” She shares a beautiful studio with around her condo—decorated with sleek Eames chairs and a Falls. My high school artist Ann Litrel at 8594 Main St. contemporary fireplace that looks more like a flat-screen TV—I class was around 200 in Woodstock, above Outspokin’ admired her sense of style, but also her simplicity. From her students. You only had Bicycles. garage to her kitchen to her living room, there was no clutter. to tell someone the There were lots of photos and magazine clippings, personal last four digits of your mementos for sure, but it was tidy. She wasn’t trapped by home phone number excess. (everyone started with the same three numbers). And, if you Her condo was roomy but not too large. She opened the floor wanted to see someone, just go to the only grocery store on the plan for one reason only: she loves to throw parties. While I island. Chances are you’ll run into each other in the bread aisle. was visiting with her she received yet another call inviting her It was at that same grocery store where I ran into my now to a July Fourth event. She was obviously maintaining an active retired high school art teacher on our last visit. We immediately social life. She also spoke excitedly about her regular trips to hugged and shared hellos, and Mrs. L launched right into other cities to see art exhibits with fellow artists and former stories about her former students and where they are now. students. As we talked, she mentioned a few paintings she was proudly As we ventured into her basement, I was introduced to yet showcasing in her home and really wanted me to see them in another of her pastimes: making jewelry. But this involved person. She gave me her number and I promised to connect power tools. Drills. Flame throwers. No delicate beadwork later in the day. here. When Mrs. L makes jewelry, you Sure enough, around 3 I got a call. need a hard hat and a full-face mask. “Are you coming over?” Mrs. L asked As the dinner hour approached, I had me (she’d hunted me down at my to head out. I lovingly teased that I parents’ house. Another small-town expected her to throw a party the next fact: everyone knows your parents! Of time I was in town. I’d even bring her course, mine have their own real estate an eligible bachelor if she’d like. “Oh, billboard on the side of I-190, but NO!” Mrs. L exclaimed. “Have you that’s not the point). I quickly finished SEEN an 80-year-old man? They are so up the batch of cookies I was working OLD!” on, made her a little plate and headed This made me laugh out loud, and over to her house. I hugged her fiercely and I promised I spent the next two hours with Mrs. to connect with her again very soon. L, hearing delightful anecdotes about As I drove away, I realized that she her family, admiring lots of original is 84 years young, not old. She is artwork in her home and even taking surrounded by friends with common a quick drive around the Island as she interests, and she makes a point of proudly showed off the mural work of belonging to groups that share her a former student. interests (for example, she belongs to Mrs. L can remember the names of two classic car enthusiast groups). She dozens of former students, way back is always up for going on an adventure, to the ’60s. Many of her stories had seeing an art show, or—as in another a similar pattern: I/we/they needed story she shared—kayaking around the someone who could do this—lettering, entire island at age 80. You might not a mural, a portrait—and I knew just think that’s a big deal, but Niagara Falls who to call!! “So-and-so from the Class is RIGHT THERE. of 1968 used to be so good at that. I’ll Interesting hobbies, an active social call his mom and ask if he’s interested.” life, a sense of style and adventure This was one of the greatest make a pretty good formula for characteristics of Mrs. L—she never perpetual youth. I can’t wait for 84. doubted you could do something, and Drawing by Kristina Laurendi Havens circa 1992, shown do it well. I once showed up with an with younger sister Jessica. 24

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EVERYDAY Identifying people in need in our community. MLD diagnosis. “Today, we On July 24, face reality but we believe 2010, Lindsay that God is capable of and Lance Fry performing miracles, when were blessed doctors have no cure. We by the birth of embrace each day and their third daughter, surround Harper with as Harper Faith. Harper much comfort and love as appeared perfectly normal, possible. She still smiles growing the same as sisters and laughs but can no Lilee and Hanna. She was longer speak. I don’t want developing and reaching her days to be tainted with her milestones on time. sadness. We are rooted However, after Harper’s with very strong faith and second birthday, her gait God has shown Himself began to change and her through others throughout parents knew something this journey. I will never was not quite right. The Lindsay and Lance Fry at Disney with know why people have pediatrician referred them daughters Lilee, 9, (left) and Hanna, 7 ½, to go through this,” said to a physical therapist showering Harper with kisses. Lindsay. and neurologist. After six The Make-A-Wish Foundation sent Harper and her family months of waiting to see a to Walt Disney World for a week, where she met her favorite pediatric neurologist, Harper was diagnosed with spastic diplegia character, Minnie Mouse, and made priceless family memories. cerebral palsy. The Frys were given an option to have an MRI to They also traveled to Pittsburgh to meet with an MLD determine the cause of the cerebral palsy, but decided against specialist to discuss the journey ahead for them. There are no subjecting Harper to the scary process because it would not change treatments for Harper other than an upcoming surgery to insert the outcome. “That is the best decision I have ever made! During her feeding tube. They will try new medications to keep Harper those brief six months, we had hope,” Lindsay said. comfortable throughout the coming months. For six months, Harper went to physical therapy but her motor “We are grateful to God for blessing our lives with Harper skills were regressing. Walking was becoming more difficult along despite our heartbreak. We appreciate everyone’s prayers for with all things. Eventually, they returned to the neurologist who our daughter and strength for our family urged them to have an MRI. “Right away I and especially understanding for her big knew something was bad. I can’t explain it. sisters—this is difficult for their young I just felt it in my gut. We went home and hearts to comprehend. We pray for a waited for the call from the doctor,” said miracle and especially remind everyone Lindsay. “The phone call finally came and to be thankful for the health of your our doctor broke the news that Harper’s children. Never take it for granted. MRI revealed something far different than There is nothing more important!” what he expected. I could tell this was not Everyday Angels would like to provide easy for him.” Harper has metachromatic relief from some of the upcoming leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare, genetic, medical costs of surgery as well as degenerative, neurometabolic disorder that medicines that Harper needs. If you affects approximately one in 40,000 people would like to donate, please see the (primarily children) worldwide. Currently box at left. To follow Harper’s story and there is no cure for the disease “We felt journal updates, visit her Caring Bridge like we had been hit by a truck. We went site at http://www.caringbridge.org/ through weeks of complete shock.” Harper still smiles and laughs though she no longer visit/harperfry. Harper has regressed rapidly since the speaks. Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please visit www. everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@gmail. com for consideration and qualification.

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Community

Back-to-School SUPPLIES IN DEMAND BY CHANTEL ADAMS

While we want our kids to make new school friends, we want to avoid the six-legged variety. Keep the little buggers at bay with this sweet-smelling lice prevention and eradication system from Ladibugs. Available at your local Great Clips, on Sixes Road next to Publix. Spray is $15.95. Prevention and Eradication System is $32.95-$42.95. www.greatclips.com.

Physical education is compulsory for public school students, but showering after class isn’t. Where were Hair Shots when I was in high school? The revolutionary product is heat activated and keeps your hair smelling sweet, not sweaty, all day long. Find it at Learning Express on Towne Lake Parkway next to Kroger; $11.99 each. www.learningexpress.com.

3. My kids love to choose a new backpack

4. These designs from

Locker Looks - message boards, chandeliers, and even rugs (I’m not kidding!) - will transform your student’s locker into a true work of art. Pick up a copy of the American Girl Locker Looks and Study Nooks for additional inspiration at Learning Express. Prices vary. Book is $9.99. www.learningexpress.com.

I felt nostalgic when I found this vintage reproduction alphabet poster and decorative paper tape. The poster features a rhyming story that kids of all ages will love. Use the tape to decorate notebooks and folders. Find them at Woodstock Market at the corner of Highway 92 and Bells Ferry Road. Poster $3.95. Tape, 5 rolls for $12. www.woodstockmarket.com. 26

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and lunchbox, but don’t love the drive from store to store. Shop local from your home computer by visiting www.etsy.com/shop/ sweetchickgifts, operated by Woodstock resident Alison McLain. Durable and adorable monogrammed backpacks and lunchboxes ($36 and $24) are available for boys and girls.

5. Want to make your child’s day

extra special? Slip one of these lunchbox notes in his backpack, coat pocket, or his lunch! The sweet cards feature friendly illustrations and inspiring messages. It’s a simple way to say “I love you.” Find them at Learning Express. $5.99 for 24 cards. www.learningexpress.com.

7. Between

homework, sports and playtime, who has time to cook? Save your sanity and pick up a homemade dinner from Bee’s Knees in Woodstock. The rotating menu of prepared foods includes lemon pepper chicken, four cheese lasagna, pork loin roast, and more. On Bells Ferry Road across from Hobgood Park. Prices start at $6.95. www.beeskneesshop.com.

Experience Elm Street Art Supporting the Arts BY G. LORA GROOMS

One of the challenges of being a nonprofit arts organization is funding for growth while maintaining existing operations. That challenge will be made a bit easier in September when local artist Kristina Laurendi Havens offers a series of her paintings, entitled Woodstock Vignettes, for sale to support efforts to save the historic Reeves House in Woodstock. The Woodstock Vignettes G. Lora Grooms is the feature scenes from all over director for the Elm Street downtown. These pieces have Cultural Arts Village. been on display at a handful She has been teaching, of events hosted by local writing, directing and businesses, including Copper Coin performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. You can Coffeehouse and Leaning Ladder, reach her at director@ to give the public the opportunity elmstreetarts.org to enjoy them and to, hopefully, spark interest in the Sept. 20 sale. Kristina has been working on this amazing series for two years. With her studio centrally located on Main Street, she has had many opportunities to explore downtown and take candid photos. She then selected her favorite images to transform into paintings. “Those who have seen the paintings and are familiar with Woodstock enjoy telling me stories about the buildings,” says Kristina. “There is so much history here and many long-standing residents have particular memories to share. It’s very touching.” The old Reeves House stands along the downtown spur of the Greenprints Trail, just beyond the Event Green and outdoor stage that face Market Street. That location on Elm Street is where Elm Street Cultural Arts Village took its name. This 100-year-old structure was once part of a large in-town farm. In 2009, we began talking about transforming it into a visual arts gallery with studio space. Many people who are aware of this grand old house have said they hoped it could be saved. As time progresses, it is becoming more urgent the funds be raised to make that possible. Thanks to Kristina Havens and many wonderful volunteers and donors, the time to save this historic home will soon be here. If you want more information about this project or wish to be involved in some way, please visit our website at www.elmstreetarts.org. In the meantime, enjoy the trail and Event Green. We also hope you’ll become intrigued by the Reeves House. See you on Sept. 20! Kristina Laurendi Havens

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Have a Fire Safety Plan in Place BY GEORGE WILLIAMS

Studies show that summer tends to be the most dangerous time of year for children. Although summer break is over, the weather is still warm and chances are you’ll spend a good deal of time outdoors after school and on weekends. It’s a good time to think about fire safety. Fire intrigues children and it’s often difficult for an adult to think about fire in the way that Serving as the Community a child does. Matches, lighters, Outreach Coordinator grills and fire pits peak their and Fire Safety Educator interest. It is important that for the past two years, parents talk to their children George Williams has been and teens about fire safety. Fire with the Woodstock Fire Department since October makes them curious, but most of 1991. Contact him at do not understand the danger 770-592-6000 ext. 1845 or or consequences associated gwilliams@woodstockga.gov with fire. Not only should you talk about fire safety, you should also practice it. Practice Exit Drills in the Home (EDITH), which help prepare your family in the event of a fire. Agree upon a good meeting place, such as your mailbox, and run through the drill with your family regularly. If you have a home that has rooms that are not ground level, you need to invest in a fire ladder. Do not stop there. Practice how to open the window, remove the screen, and attach the hanging ladder. Keep going and have them climb down the ladder. This is very important. During a fire, children tend to panic and hide. As a parent, you must build confidence in your children so they know what to do instinctively. Practice these three points with your family: 1. Stay low and go -- Crawl as low as you can to get to the cleaner, cooler air. Have your kids practice going down the stairs, crawling to the door, and knowing two ways out of each room in your homes. 2. Meeting place – Review where your family’s meeting place is in the event of a fire. Our family meets on the sidewalk outside our home next to the mailbox. Again, it is important to practice this so each family member knows. 3. Once out, stay out – Explain to your children that no one should ever return into a burning house for any reason. This may seem logical to an adult, but many times a child will remember a favorite stuffed animal or play toy and run back in to get it while you are busy dealing with the emergency. Also, remember that Cherokee County is under the Clean Air Act of 1996, which prohibits outdoor burning until Oct. 1. 28

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Auto Insurance Medpay is a Cheap Option BY JAMES IMBRIALE

You’re in an auto accident, you’re injured and you don’t have health insurance – yikes! You better hope that you signed up for medical payments coverage when you bought or renewed your auto insurance policy. This is coverage that all James Imbriale and Jeff auto insurance companies Yashinsky are personal injury are required to sell per attorneys at Hartman–Imbriale the Georgia Insurance LLP. They have specialized in Commissioner rules, but plaintiff’s injury law for more many auto insurance than 24 years and work and live in Woodstock. (678) 445-7423. agents don’t recommend or push it because it costs extra and makes your auto insurance bill a little more expensive. They are trying to compete for your business on price in the ever-competitive auto insurance market, so many agents don’t even mention it to you. Ask them for this coverage because it’s awesome and it’s cheap. It pays for your medical bills should you require medical attention (such as hospital, primary doctor, chiropractor, specialist, etc.) up to the coverage amount you select. The coverage usually comes in increments of $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, $25,000 or $50,000, and costs relatively very little compared to the coverage you are generally sold for liability (when you hurt someone in an auto accident and you are deemed at-fault. Georgia required minimum limits for liability coverage is $25,000). People are told by their auto insurance agents that because they have this minimum, they have “full coverage.” I hear this all the time when I ask clients what kind of auto coverage they have, but this could not be further from the truth. Full coverage actually involves having Medpay – which pays regardless of who is at fault and acts as a sort of health insurance. Even if you already have health insurance, you should still buy Medpay because it pays quicker and more in full than most health insurance policies. My family has it along with our health insurance plan. I also recommend drivers buy uninsured motorist coverage for when the person who hits you does not have either any insurance or not enough insurance, as well as car rental coverage (if the accident is your fault, you’re going to wish you had this), and lost wages coverage, for when you are out of work due to a car accident and your employer will not pay you while you are absent. This additional coverage will cost you a little bit extra, but they are relatively cheap compared with their benefits. Now, call your auto insurance agent and add this stuff today!

A Little Break from the Back-to-School Blues BY JENNA HILL

In August, we are faced with the end of summer break and the beginning of back-to-school routines and hectic schedules. Even though I can’t personally relate to how parents feel during this time, I remember when I was still in school and just the thought of getting ready to go back was sometimes a challenge. Here are a few ideas to make the back-to-school process a little easier on you. On August 1, Jenna Hill is a Tourism head out to downtown Woodstock Information Assistant for Friday Night Live, Summer of at the Woodstock Love: Hippie Fest, from 6-9 p.m. Visitors Center. – there will be a hippie costume contest and groovy music. Many stores and restaurants will be open late and will offer great sales and specials. Make the most of these last few days with your family before school starts. FoxTale Book Shoppe is a good destination for anyone preparing to go back to school. The store offers an eclectic mix of books for any level of reading, whether you want to brush up on last minute reading skills for the kids, or find a great book to read during quiet

The Kentucky Headhunters

time at home. If back-to-school clothes are on your list, visit downtown’s nine clothing boutiques for a selection of shoes, handbags, accessories, gym clothes and great outfits. When the kids are back in class, parents can an appointment at a local hair salon or spa, where they can enjoy facials, massages, hair treatments, makeup services, body treatments and nail services. Looking for something a little more exciting? The Woodstock Summer Concert Series is back at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 in the Park at City Center. The featured band will be The Kentucky Headhunters, a rock/blues/country/bluegrass band, with opener Steven Phillips and Midnight Express. August doesn’t have to be the month everyone only knows for going back to school. You can still have a fun time here in Downtown Woodstock!

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Community

CNBC Ranks Georgia Top State for Business BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL CALDWELL

Competition drives America. It is the cornerstone of the free market system and keeps people pushing forward to ensure the best products are being offered for the lowest possible prices. It keeps the standard of living high and the cost of living low. When individuals compete with one another for a set of limited resources, they are forced to innovate. The miracles of competition truly are impressive. Michael Caldwell is the Part of what makes the state representative American system so great is the for District 20, which covers Towne Lake and natural competition that results Woodstock. He can from having 50 states competing. be reached at (678) With employers able to relocate 523-8570 or email to any state they deem most him at Michael@ worthy and citizens able to “vote CaldwellForHouse.com. with their feet” (or move to a state whose government better aligns with their values), states are forced to innovate. They must ensure that their governments are offering the highest level of service at the lowest cost to the taxpayer. On June 24, 2014, the financial news network CNBC named the state of Georgia the No. 1 place in which to do business in the United States. This is a culmination of effort from many people, but special recognition certainly belongs to Gov. Nathan Deal, who campaigned on making Georgia first in business, our state and local economic development offices, and the leadership in our General Assembly. My favorite line from CNBC’s article was simple: “Always a contender, Georgia outdid itself in 2014.” This is exactly the kind of competition that I want to know our state is putting forth. Since CNBC began ranking the states in 2007, Georgia has finished every year in the top 10. This is our first year in the top spot. What is it that pushes Georgia to the top of her sister states? First, we ranked three years in a row at the top of the workforce category. We have a state full of highly educated, qualified and non-union workers. One of a business’ top priorities is to be sure it can fill roles with wellqualified employees. In Georgia, businesses have 30

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“We have a state full of highly educated, qualified and non-union workers. One of a business’ top priorities is to be sure it can fill roles with well-qualified employees. In Georgia, businesses have little difficulty with that.” little difficulty with that. Georgia’s economy is also improving rapidly and is projected to continue the upward climb. The state has successfully attracted numerous employers and hundreds of thousands of new jobs into the state over the past several years. All the while, the state has continued to govern responsibly and remains one of only eight states that have maintained a AAA bond rating (a feat that even the federal government was unable to accomplish). Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has continued its streak as the busiest airport in the world for the 16th straight year, and both the ports of Savannah and Brunswick have had recordsetting years. With the upcoming expansion of the port of Savannah, the growth in freight and business imports/exports through our state is truly staggering. Georgia also has the lowest taxes per capita of any state. You’ll start to see why more companies every month are calling Georgia home when you cap these previous facts with a legislature and executive who are genuinely interested in innovating through eliminating red tape, reforming of tax structures, etc. to become even more attractive to the businesses throughout our nation and around the world. We have much to be proud of in our state. Please feel free to reach out to me on my cell phone at (678) 523-8570 or email me at Michael@ caldwellforhouse.com. If you have any other questions or concerns, contact me or come meet me at one of my weekly coffees with District 20 nearly every Saturday at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock. Thank you again for allowing me the honor of representing your family in Georgia’s General Assembly!

Breaks BY DEE LOCKLIN

Last month, I simply gave up. The unforeseen setbacks since my husband’s cancer diagnosis, the strain of being a long-term caregiver, the changes to our social life. For almost three years, I have done my best to stay strong for my family. Be the rock. Smile through adversity and trust God to see us through. Then my husband fell. Due to chemo-induced foot neuropathy, poor balance from medications Dee Locklin is retired from Georgia State and some slippery, dark deck University. She lives in steps, he tumbled hard and Woodstock with husband fractured four cervical vertebrae. Lewis and son Taylor in a Thankfully, surgery was not cluttered home filled necessary, but he will spend the with love and lots of dust bunnies. Contact Dee at rest of the summer in a neck dlocklin89@gmail.com brace. Thus, for the first time in a long time, I shut down. Hit my threshold. Embarked on a pity party. Started a freefalling selfindulgence festival. My good friend came to visit and noticed I was a tad out of sorts. She asked if there was anything she could do to help. I bit my tongue and refrained from uttering, “Pack my luggage with Calgon and ship me off to the French coast.” And then I muttered weakly, “My house is a wreck and I’d love to get a thorough cleaning.” Within 24 hours, my friend had contacted our closest gal pals, all of whom chipped in and gifted me with an extra housecleaning service for the month. Angels, each of them. A clean house may not seem a priority when your family is dealing with cancer and fractured necks and all, but it sure did lift this girl’s spirits.

There are many reasons my husband and I chose Woodstock as the place to settle and raise our son. For two decades I commuted downtown or to the airport for far too much workrelated travel, and returning to this haven helped me feel safe, secure and supported. Our son thrived as he journeyed from kindergarten to high school graduation, his confidence surely boosted by the presence of familiar schoolmates, teachers and coaches. Ours has been a wonderful family life in this unique town. And now, as we face life-changing events, we know we are not alone. Neighbors keep us connected to the community when it would be so easy to isolate ourselves. After my husband’s fall, my son asked, “When will God give Dad a break?” I instantly replied that Dad has had many breaks. He has outlived his doctors’ predictions. He took a fall but his neck did not snap. He doesn’t require intensive surgery. Yes, my son, God’s handprint is all over this. And so is the love and support of our amazing friends and neighbors.

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Feature

HAIT & KUHN

Personal Experience Adds Perspective, Empathy to North Metro Attorneys

For attorney Lizz Kuhn, practicing law is as much a personal mission as it is a career choice. While lawyers must often endure their profession being the punchline of a joke or source of derision, Lizz has a different perspective. “My mom was a victim of domestic violence and nobody would help. I said when I grow up, I’m going to make people listen and make people understand,” she said. “My mother did her best to hide the violence from me, but it didn’t work. After she escaped the situation, we lived in a domestic violence shelter. My dad found us, ripped the door off and tried to get to my mother. Thank goodness the police made it to us before he did.” Lizz and husband Alex Hait are partners in Hait & Kuhn, a Woodstock law firm that specializes in family law in addition to bankruptcy and personal injury. Lizz chose family law because of the difference a good lawyer made for her mother. “A lawyer helped my mom through the worst part of her life. I don’t know if I would be here without that lawyer,” said Lizz, who represents both men and women in domestic violence cases. The Pennsylvania native enrolled in the New England School of Law in Boston, MA after earning a bachelor 32

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of arts degree from West Liberty State College in West Virginia, and teaching music to middle schoolers. After passing the Georgia Bar in 2005, Lizz joined Alex in the Woodstock office and became an equity partner in 2009, a year after the two married. While Alex’s path to a law career was different, he also has personal experience that helps him empathize with his clients. “I’m a divorced father of three children, so I have personal knowledge of what goes on emotionally during a divorce,” said Alex, a Georgia Tech graduate who also earned his law degree at New England School of Law. He was admitted to the Georgia Bar before he finished law school, and subsequently practiced law in New York and New Jersey before moving back to Georgia and hanging out his own shingle in 2000. Hait & Kuhn has grown from a one-person practice Alex started in his basement to a busy firm with locations in Woodstock and Alpharetta. “One of the biggest benefits we offer our clients is both a male and female viewpoint. We also give people realistic expectations. We don’t promise the world just to get people to sign up with us. We will tell them the pros and cons. We don’t look at their checkbook or pocketbook.” In fact, the attorneys work hard to keep costs affordable by offering free initial consultations and monthly payment plans. They’ve designed the office to be comfortable and family friendly, with a kids’ room stocked with toys, a train set, TV and videos. “We try to make it comfortable for our clients who are going through such a hard time. The goal of our firm is to treat people with compassion, vigorously represent our clients and help the community,” he said. A plaque-filled wall in the office shows the various sports teams supported by the pair. “I see us as a community firm; we try to give back to the community.”

FAMILY LAW

Trust is important when it comes to finding the right attorney to help you deal with sensitive family issues, often involving children. Lizz and Alex bring personal experience as well as years of representing families to the courtroom. They have fought for clients in cases involving child custody, grandparent custody, child support, visitation rights, domestic violence, adoption, and paternity and legitimation. “Divorce can bring with it many different family issues,” said Lizz. “When there is a dispute over child custody, alimony or child support, things can get heated quickly. That’s why it’s essential to have a family law attorney who understands what you are going through and is willing to fight for you.”

The attorneys represent clients under Chapters 7 and 13 of bankruptcy law, and work closely to make sure that bankruptcy is the best option before filing. They address issues like collections and repossessions, credit card debt, debt discharge, foreclosure, garnishment, reorganization and restructuring, and workouts. Cost of these services is kept reasonable, and a payment schedule can be worked out. Often it costs no more than $200 or less in attorney’s fees, plus court costs, to get started. “I have taken the credit counseling classes for bankruptcy because I wanted to understand what my clients have to go through so I could be educated and explain to them the process,” said Lizz. The benefit of declaring bankruptcy is the ability to get a fresh start on finances, and the sense of relief that comes with it. But it shouldn’t be entered lightly. An in-depth consultation will help with the decision.

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BANKRUPTCY

PERSONAL INJURY

A wide range of circumstances qualify for personal injury cases, from auto accidents to medical malpractice. Injuries caused by truck, car or boating accidents can be severe – and deadly. The trauma of a loss is compounded by exorbitant expenses, leaving the victims with helpless and often hopeless feelings. “We believe in getting our personal injury clients and their devastated families the settlements they deserve for their physical and emotional pain and suffering,” said Alex. “We can help you determine how strong your case is, and we will fight for you.” A few recent personal injury settlements include a $15 million verdict in Cobb County Superior Court for a young man who shattered his leg and pelvis because of a DUI driver. Another settlement for $2.2 million went to a couple that suffered massive injuries after a motorcycle wreck that involved insurance companies disputing coverage. Multiple settlements were secured for $100,000 in cases where clients suffered broken extremities, rendering them unable to work. “Alex and I have been victims of car wrecks and had our cars totaled, so we understand not just the physical and emotional pain but how difficult it is to get your life back and get back in the swing of things,” said Lizz. To schedule a free consultation, call (678) 944-0000. Hait & Kuhn has offices in Woodstock and Alpharetta. For more details, visit www.northmetrolitigators.com.

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Back to School

We hope you’ve enjoyed a summer filled with carefree fun, friend and family time, summer jobs and the chance to sleep in. Now that time has come to send your students back to school, we wanted to offer a few helpful resources to guide you through those first few weeks. And take heart – fall break is right around the corner! Cherokee County School District www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

to college including FAFSA and other financial aid information.

Family Portal — Through a link found on the Parent Information page, parents and/or guardians of Cherokee County School District (CCSD) students can access the following student information: contacts, attendance, schedules, student assignments, quiz and test grades. Family members can subscribe to email alerts regarding grades and attendance. Contact your child’s school for login and password information.

www.collegeboard.org — Links to find, apply, and pay for college as well as practice SAT and ACT questions.

Parent Information — By clicking on the Parent Information tab, parents can access school calendars, handbooks, student discipline policies, academic support, and more. Tutoring — Your child’s school can give you a list of CCSD-approved tutors if your child needs extra academic help. Helpful Websites for the College Bound https://secure.gacollege411.org/— Everything you need to know about preparing for and applying 34

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www.path2college529.com — Georgia’s higher education savings plan that covers benefits, savings options and tax advantages. Favorite Subject – Lunchtime! Elementary School: Breakfast $1.25, lunch $2 Middle School/High School: Breakfast $1.25, lunch $2.25 Visitors: Breakfast $1.75, lunch $3.50. www.mypaymentsplus.com Parents can pay online for their child’s meals; there’s a small transaction fee with each deposit. Parents can check balances, receive low balance alerts, and view meals and items purchased. You can also download the app for use on your smart phone.

Scholastic Flashbacks Cherokee County leaders share their most memorable moments. Donnie Henriques, Woodstock mayor —“My most embarrassing back to school moment is easy. I remember it vividly. It was returning for second grade. My family had moved from New Orleans to Anniston, AL. Being new in the class was enough stress, let alone what happened next. The teacher, Mrs. Elder, got everyone up at the front of the class, and proceeded to announce our names for seat assignments. When she came to my name, she said Donald Henriques several times. I didn’t move. So she proceeded on. When she finished, I was standing there alone. She asked if she had said my name, to which I replied, No. She asked what my name was, and I told her, Donnie Henriques. The class let out a roar of laughter. She smiled and told me where to sit. Nothing like bringing attention to yourself on the first day.

G. Lora Grooms, Elm Street Cultural Arts Village artistic director — “My first week in high school there were auditions for the fall play, ‘Mary, Mary.’ There were only two girl roles - the title role lead and a supporting character. As an underclassman, I knew my place and only auditioned for the smaller role as the director gave us that option. The next day I got thinking maybe I should have read for both parts. So, as a lark, I went back and the director said, ‘That’s okay, we heard you yesterday, thanks.’ I walked out of the auditorium feeling a bit like an idiot, especially because the director and his student assistant grinned at me as I passed. When the cast list was posted, I was cast as Mary. But, I had to kiss two of the guys on stage - seniors - as part of the play. And pretend to smoke. Kinda nutty all the way around.”

Jeff Moon, Woodstock City Manager — “When I started first grade at Daleville (AL) Elementary School in 1973, my dad was Superintendent and my mom taught third grade. My parents had been very careful to instill in me that it wasn’t appropriate for me to use their positions for my benefit. On the first day of school when we were in the lunchroom, my teacher pointed to my mom when she was bringing her class in for lunch and said ‘There’s your mom.’ Panicked because I didn’t want to make my parents mad, I told her ‘No ma’am. That’s my aunt’.”

A Return to School to Build New Futures BY SUZANNE LITREL

Last fall, lunch was a hot topic on Thursdays. Pizza? The noodle shop? Korean BBQ – or gyros and falafel? Our little group would spill out of our three-hour seminar and out onto Peachtree Avenue before heading out to our next class, an afternoon seminar on Latin America. “Oh, you all go to lunch together?” asked our first professor as she passed Suzanne Litrel is a Young Adult us in the hallway, arguing over historical fiction author and doctoral student in GSU’s the right place to whet our graduate history program. appetites. “That’s cute.” From 1998 - 2012, she served as I would have hardly classed an award-winning IB/AP World us as such. The youngest in History and Economics teacher our history Ph.D. cohort is on Long Island, New York. Suzanne resides with her family 28, an adjunct professor at a in downtown Woodstock, which community college; the oldest she is very happy to call home. is 56, a single mother of seven. slitrel@aol.com . Upon the departure of her last child to college, she earned a bachelor’s degree at Georgia Southern and an M.A. at Georgia State. Then there is the 35-year-old lawyer from Texas, and me

in my mid-forties, returning to graduate school after teaching high school social studies for 14 years. We are radically left … or right. We are politically dead-center, or totally neutral on such matters. We have no children, or two, or seven, as in the case of the single mom. We are married, or single. We bike, drive, or take the MARTA to campus. Cute? No. Different is more like it. A year ago, we were first-year doctoral students. Now we are now ready to embark upon our second year of coursework. It’s possible that not all of us will make it through the program. Life – including money, family, and health – has a habit of getting in the way of lofty goals. But - “The more you know of your history, the more liberated you are,” wrote Maya Angelou. On this we are in agreement. We’re moving on from our own histories to build new futures. And so we journey together, studying distant and different pasts; we also embrace the unknown. Our work compels us to sift through accounts of people, places and events to uncover – and discover – voices of those long gone, in order to tell the story of “what really happened.” In all our adventures across time and space, however, this much is certain: at some point after one of our morning seminars, we will enter into serious debate on an age-old, timeless topic: “What’s for lunch?” AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2014

Back to School

Weapons Law Changes and Our Schools BY MARK KISSEL

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As many of you are aware, changes in Georgia law regarding the possession and use of weapons, firearms and other similar devices or implements were passed during the last legislative session and became effective July 1. The changes can be confusing, and I wanted to take this opportunity to clarify how they directly impact our schools. In doing so, it is important to look at the following definitions Chief of Police Mark provided in the law. Kissel has served the Cherokee County School Firearm: Any handgun, rifle, District since 1999 and shotgun, or other weapon that has more than 35 years will, or can be converted to expel of law enforcement a projectile by the action of an experience. explosive or electrical charge. Weapon: Any pistol, revolver or any weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind or any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood or other similar material, blackjack, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku, shuriken or fighting chain, or any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any weapon of like kind, and any stun gun or taser, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-106. School function: A school function or related activity that occurs outside of a school safety zone. School safety zone: Any real property or building owned by or leased to any public or private elementary school, secondary school, or local board of education and used for elementary or secondary education. Students may not possess a firearm or weapon of any kind while on school property, in a school building, attending a school function (this includes field trips, organized sporting events, school dances/ prom and school board meetings), or while riding a school bus. The Cherokee County School District’s Discipline Code details the infractions and potential dispositions. Unless specifically authorized or exempted by law, adults may not possess, carry or have within their control any weapon or explosive compound of any kind as defined by Georgia law, O.C.G.A. §16-11-127.1 while on school property, in a school building, attending a school function or on a school bus. Firearms continued on page 60

Brittany Borman is Trailblazer Winner AroundAbout Local Media has awarded Brittany Borman with the 2014 Traiblazer honor. Brittany, who was part of the Cherokee Youth Works program at Cherokee FOCUS, earned her GED and is attending Chattahoochee Technical College. She has been a volunteer at Sutallee Baptist Church for 11 years, and most recently volunteered at Healing Hands Youth Ranch Brittany in Waleska. She serves on the Atlanta Regional Commission Youth Council and the Cherokee FOCUS board of directors. We wish Brittany much success in the future! The Youth Works program graduated 15 students who took part in a June ceremony at Chattahoochee Technical College’s Appellation Campus. The program works with both in school and out-of-school youth ages 16-21 to help them complete their high school education or earn their GED diploma. The youth also receive work readiness training, learn job skills and attend life skills classes. “We are so proud of all of our students and the great effort that they put forth to continue their education and strive to better their lives,” said Jenna Stringer, a member of the Cherokee Youth Works staff. “These youth were dedicated and overcame many personal obstacles, and the increased level of difficulty of an all-new GED exam.” For more info, visit http://cherokeefocus.org/cyw/.

Athletes Get Special Invitation Jordi Nix and Emilee Harris were part of the USA Volleyball High Performance A2 Invitational Team this summer. Jordi, a rising homeschooled sophomore, participated for her third year. Emilee is a Woodstock High Jordi Nix (left) and Emilee Harris. School freshman in her second year in the program. The USAV High Performance program is considered a pipeline to the USA Olympic team. The girls trained in their respective age divisions for seven days in Colorado Springs, Co., with an emphasis on learning the USA Volleyball style and international rules of the game. Both girls dream of one day representing the USA in the Olympics.

Hobgood Baseball Registration Hobgood Baseball fall 2014 registration is open through Aug. 6. Assessments for 6U – 17U will take place Aug. 9. To register, visit www.hobgoodparkbaseball.com and click on the upper right Register button. Learn more about Hobgood Baseball, a Dizzy Dean program, at www.hobgoodparkbaseball.com.

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Back to School

Model a Positive Attitude to Ease Anxiety BY PATSY JORDAN

Patsy Jordan serves as District 2 School Board Representative. She is a Cherokee High School graduate, retired educator of Cherokee County School District, and life-long resident of Cherokee County in Ball Ground, GA. patsy.jordan@cherokee. k12.ga.us

The Cherokee County School District will kick off a new school year for students on Aug. 4. The transition from the laid-back summer routine to school schedules can be challenging for both parents and children. First-time students can experience a period of adjustment due to greater levels of activity, change in structure and pressures associated with the school environment. Even children who are eager to get started may go through an adjustment period. Getting off to a good start in the new school year is important because it affects the student’s attitude, confidence and performance both socially and academically. Each school year brings changes and challenges. Parents can help children ease into the transition by planning ahead and maintaining a

positive attitude. Buy school supplies ahead of time and have them ready for the first day of school. Some of the motivators to get kids going on the first day of school are a new pair of jeans, a shiny book bag, a classy binder or fancy pens and pencils. Spend the first week of school helping your child acclimate to the new routine and overcome anxiety. Discuss the transportation routine with your child the night before. A good rule of thumb is to write a note in the child’s agenda book as a reminder to the child and the teacher. Let your child know that you are enthusiastic about the learning process that will occur during the school year. Encourage your child to be patient, attentive and positive. Ensure your child knows that learning skills takes time and repetition. Let your child know you care by sending personal notes in the lunch box or book bag. It is important to model optimism and confidence for your child. Let your child know that it is natural to be a little nervous any time you start something new. Young children may experience anxiety or shyness, but assure them that teachers are trained to help them adjust. Reassure your child that you love him or her, will think of him or her throughout the day, and will be back in the afternoon. It is my wish to all parents, students and school personnel that you will experience a funfilled year of joy and learning!

Consignment Sales

A guide to help you find bargains in Cherokee and neighboring counties. July 31, Aug. 1-23: All 4 Kids Woodstock: At the old Walmart at 10029 Highway 92, at the corner of Highway 5. 8:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. July 31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 2 Roswell: At 608 Holcomb Bridge Road beside Hobby Lobby, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 16 East Cobb/Marietta: At Mt. Paran North Church of God, 1700 Allgood Road, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 23 Info: www.all4kids.com

Aug. 22-23: Messiah Christian Academy Times: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Location: 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton Info: http://mcaconsignmentsale.wordpress.com/

Aug. 1-2: Wildwood Kidzsense Times: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: Wildwood Baptist Church, 4801 Wade Green Road Info: www.kidzsense.org

Aug. 22-23: Canton First UMC Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday Location: Lower Scott Mill Rd., 930 Lower Scott Mill Road Info: www.cantonfirstumc.org

Aug. 1-2: Born Again Blessings Times: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday Location: Cobb Civic Center, 548 Marietta Parkway, Marietta Info: www.bornagainblessings.com

Sept. 5-6: Everything for Children Times: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday Location: St. Andrew UMC, 3445 Canton Road, Marietta Info: www.thepumpkinchurch.org

Aug. 15-16: First Baptist Canton Times: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Location: Worship center at 1 Mission Point Info: www.fbckidssale.com

Sept. 5-6: Roswell UMC Times: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday Location: Roswell UMC fellowship hall, 814 Mimosa Blvd. Info: www.rumc.com/rumck

Aug. 21-23: Treasure Chest Times: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday Location: Due West UMC, 3956 Due West Road, Marietta Info: www.duewest.org

Sept. 6: Tots to Tweens Times: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Location: Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta Info: www.nowamom.org

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Aug. 22-23: Lil’ Blessings Times: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: Kennesaw First Baptist, 2958 N. Main St. Info: www.kfbc.org

Compass Prep Academy

A nontraditional education adapted to each student’s needs

Orientation Aug. 12 First day of classes Aug. 26 Year-round open enrollment

Compass Prep Academy Campus: Woodstock Church of the Nazarene • 874 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188 • 404.643.9424 info@compassprep.org • www.compassprep.org • Fully Accredited through GAC (Georgia Accrediting Commission) A “non-traditional learning community” is the description Laura George gives when describing Compass Prep Academy. It’s not homeschooling. It’s not private school. It’s not just for the academically gifted or those who have learning difficulties. With a diverse student population, the only thing that is onesize-fits-all about Compass Prep is the individualized Brent and Laura George have support given to pursue 11 children, ages 34-13, and 11 grandchildren, with two more ones passions, whether in on the way. athletics, acting, engineering or entrepreneurship. Compass provides a focused, flexible and family-oriented educational system. Laura, the school’s founder, and her group of more than 30 highly qualified staff members, offer a unique, hands-on and experiential program for students in Pre-K through high school. “Our approach to academics and philosophy of education allows us to reach a wide variety of kids and help them discover their path and prepare for their journey. We show them how their education fits into real life,” said Laura. “There’s more to education than just textbooks and test scores.” Laura and husband Brent have a bit of experience with school-age kids – they have 11 children and more than a dozen grandchildren. After home educating her own children for 20 years, Laura started Compass Prep in 2004. She breaks down the Compass philosophy to three areas: focus, flexibility and family.

Focus

The first question asked of each student is: “What do you love?” Once they know what motivates the student, whether it’s athletics, technology or the arts, the staff can help each child focus on his or her interests along with the academics needed for their next step. “We don’t downplay academics, but if the student is not “bookish,” we use their natural talent to get them places. It’s the gasoline in their motor. We’ve seen it work over and over again- not stripping them of what they love but celebrating it. We develop a trust relationship as mentors and become their biggest cheerleaders.”

Flexible

Similar to a college schedule, classes meet only three days per week (Tuesday-Thursday) Compass Prep students have flexibility to pursue their goals with long weekends and lighter academics. Our students include serious athletes, actors, musicians, entrepreneurs wanting to catch up or jump ahead. “We help them tailor their academic schedule around their activities. If a student already has a passion, they need time to develop it.” said Laura. “Flexibility is a big part of what makes Compass Prep unique, and allows us to offer something that traditional schools don’t. If a student has a chance to take a week-long trip to Europe or do relief work after a natural disaster, well, that’s life changing. Missing a week of school won’t hurt them a bit. These experiences are just as critical for a well-rounded education as heavy academics.”

Family

Every student who enrolls becomes a part of a huge family. Students thrive in the comfortable and welcoming environment which requires no uniforms, has simple rules of behavior and feels like home. Students and staff members gather for regular “Town Hall” meetings where problems are solved and policies are made, all with equally weighted votes. Every voice counts and students have real power to create change, develop critical thinking skills and become leaders. “Compass Prep is a positive and compassionate community, like a healthy family should be,” said Laura. “We have seen kids reach out to each other, forming friendships that would be very unlikely in other settings. Because the staff and teachers treat the kids with respect and acceptance, the students do the same. In the last 10 years, we have seen many successes and are excited to see more students launch into a strong adult life” AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2014

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Adjusting to the Middle School Years BY MATT NEAL

Matt Neal is a freelance writer who has lived in Woodstock with his wife since 1999. He has a daughter who turns shoeboxes into dollhouses, a son who fights those stealthy ninjas, and a wife, Diane, who provides patience, compassion and a kick in the pants when needed. mattnealwriter@yahoo.com

Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn found buried treasure during their summer vacation. As I look at my two kids sitting on the sofa like a couple of slugs watching reruns of Scooby Doo, I think any treasure hidden around here is safe. But very soon all this glorious fun will come crashing to a halt. My son is starting the fourth grade, and I don’t think he’s too concerned. But my daughter is starting middle school. This may be one of the most traumatic events of her young life. Not for her, of course, but for me. Back in the day, when I started middle school, times were rougher. We heard stories of the big kids, the rough kids, the mean kids. We heard about someone being stabbed in a

fight over a pencil. Even though I may not worry too much about that happening today, I do worry my daughter might be overwhelmed. The transition from summer slug to sixth grader comes hard and fast, and she took on more extracurricular activities than she’s used to. Middle school is definitely harder, and filled with more work than she’s ever had to deal with. But it also has much more to offer. She informed me she’ll be fine. I believe her exact words were, “Ooohmygod, you guys like worry so much! It’s, like, no big deal!” Maybe I’m projecting my own fears and memories on her. Will she be accepted? Will she make friends? Will the older kids pick on her? So I’ve decided to try something new. My job has always been the worrier, and maybe that’s affected her. Maybe I hover a bit too much, and help a bit more than I should. Maybe my plan of walking her into middle school for the first week or two and sitting with her to help her meet new friends isn’t a good idea. Perhaps I shouldn’t ask if I can ride the bus with her to keep her safe from bullies. This time I will have to let her find her own way. She’s a great kid and I believe we taught her well. I’ll always be here when she needs me, but I need to learn that, as she says, “Ooohmygod, it’s, like, no big deal!”

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Back to School

Mother and Son Survive the Perils of Kindergarten BY RACHEL TURNER

“My movie-of-the-week mind pictured a giant third grader leaning against the outside of the school covered in anti-mom tattoos waiting for unsuspecting kindergartners to offer them initiation into his gang.”

Last summer, I was dreading the arrival of kindergarten. The day when my sweet, blue-eyed baby boy who grew up in spite of my direct orders not to do so headed off to the war zone that is school. At least, that’s what my mind pictured when I thought of school. Sure, he’d been to mother’s morning out and Pre-K, but this was nothing compared to the prospect of elementary school. inside of a bus. NEVER! The place where his lunch money There were BIG kids in elementary Rachel Turner is a freelance would get stolen, they’d make fun of his light up shoes or school. writer, blogger, wife and even worse, he’d join a Sanjay and Craig discussion group. My movie-of-the-week mind mom to two boys. You Nope, I’ll be driving him…everyday…until he heads off to pictured a giant third grader can visit her blog at www. college, thank you very much. rachelshumor.com. leaning against the outside of Despite my prayers to heaven otherwise, the first day of the school covered in anti-mom kindergarten came. I drove him to Arnold Mill Elementary tattoos waiting for unsuspecting and saw the big kids already pouncing on the littles outside kindergartners to offer them initiation into his gang. Or of the school. Or were they? how would he avoid the secondTurns out there were big kids grade boys who met in the last waiting outside of the school. stall of the boys’ bathroom They were part of the safety every morning? They go there patrol. They helped the kids to guzzle vitamin water and talk get out of their cars and make about their parent uprising, their way to the building safely. “Kids Against Bedtime,” or KAB – I saw more than one school obviously. KAB would fit better administrator as I, choosing to on the leather jackets they would park, made my way to my son’s wear as they rode their Teenage classroom. They were smiling Mutant Ninja Turtles big wheels and telling me it would be okay. I through downtown Woodstock and passed a boys’ bathroom and saw gave warning glances at the local no leather jackets or rebellious business owners. second-graders on big wheels. I Not my child. brought him into the classroom of It was more than my mind his smiling kindergarten teacher could handle. The beginning of in the midst of easing parental the end as far as moms knowing fears and trying to make kids feel everything was concerned. Pretty comfortable. soon, I wouldn’t be the coolest Maybe it was going to be okay person he knew. My sweet dance after all. moves in the kitchen would soon By week two, I had worked up be something for him to roll his the nerve to (or gotten really tired eyes at as he goes upstairs to call of carpool traffic) to put my little his girlfriend. He better NOT GET A boy on the bus and head to school GIRLFRIEND! without me. I scoffed at the transportation What started off as a year of form I was handed during anxiety and fear turned into an registration. Will my child be a bus amazing year of learning, friend rider or a car rider? I snorted… making and confidence building … what a ridiculous question. My and my son got a lot out of it also. child was never going to see the The unsuspecting boy on his first day of Kindergarten. 42

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Today’s Girl Scouts are Tomorrow’s Leaders BY KIRBY LEWIS HOBBA, GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER AMERICA MEMBERSHIP SPECIALIST

Everything you know and love about Girl Scouts - troops, camps, patches, cookies, and more - is encompassed by the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and we want you to learn more about it! Because there are only so many hours in a day, girls, along with their parents and guardians, have to balance many growing and diverging interests, commitments, and responsibilities. You’ll be surprised at how flexible Girl Scouting is today. Your daughter can begin to grow with us in Kindergarten and continue through high school graduation, where she can transition to leadership wherever it leads her. Girl Scouting can lead anywhere, and it takes leaders to get the girls in our community building the skills to move toward their goals. In Cherokee County, we have networks of leaders and directors in place to support new troops and girls as they get connected to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience prepares girls for future roles as leaders in their communities, businesses and families by combining timeless values such as honor, character, friendship and duty with lessons in advocacy, career exploration, financial management, environmental stewardship, technology, entrepreneurship, self-esteem and cultural awareness. Our program reflects the belief that a leader discovers and understands herself and her values, connects with what she cares about, creates and shares experiences, inspires, and teams with others, and takes

action to make the world a better place. The Girl Scout Program is a place to embrace the natural environment, promote community, teach critical thinking and create future leaders. Through the support and work of dedicated volunteers the Girl Scout Leadership Experience gave more than 1,300 girls in Cherokee County the tools they need to make the world a better place. To learn more, attend one of our Make New Friends events in your community after school begins. For a complete list of all recruiting events around Greater Atlanta, visit our website at www.gsgatl.org.

Make New Friends

Aug. 12 6:30-7:30 p.m. Canton First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd. Aug. 19 6:30-7:30 p.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1136 Trinity Church Rd. Aug. 23 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Woodstock Church of Christ, 219 Rope Mill Rd.

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Lifestyle

Giving Credit Where It Is Due BY MIKE LITREL, MD

I was called in to the hospital for a surgical emergency. A young mother-to be was in labor, and her umbilical cord – the lifeline to her baby - had fallen out. With the patient’s cervix still not open, her baby was trapped. A crash cesarean was the only option. I looked over at the anesthesiologist. No time to put on scrubs: he was in his street clothes, and so Dr. Mike Litrel has authored was I. He put the patient to hundreds of articles and sleep the fast way as the nurses two books on the faithhealth connection. He is splashed on some Betadine. a board certified OB/GYN Then I made the incision, a foot and specialist in pelvic long, straight down from her reconstructive surgery belly button. at Cherokee Women’s The baby was out in Health Specialists in Roswell and Woodstock. Dr. Litrel twenty seconds. But he was can be reached at www. unconscious, with no apparent cherokeewomenshealth.com pulse. The pediatrician began CPR. Rapid action and shouts had filled the operating room before the delivery. But now, as we caught our breath, there was only silence. My hands were shaking from the adrenaline. Were we fast enough? A minute later, a faint cry provided the answer. As the cry got steadily louder, happiness spread contagiously amongst us. This had been a close one. It was after midnight, but we celebrated with cookies and juice at the nurse’s station before going back home. In retrospect, with a healthy mother and baby, the delivery had been a lot of fun. It had been stressful, too, but that’s just part of the job. And besides, it wasn’t nearly as stressful as what was on my agenda the next evening. Grocery shopping with my children. In the operating room you get the illusion of control. There is only one task to do, a task for which you have trained extensively, and a half dozen skilled people are gathered round, dedicated to helping you. But in the grocery store, alone with your children, you suddenly realize you have had no formal training. And no one’s coming to help you. Can we get this, Daddy? Why not, Daddy? Please, please, Daddy! But I want it, Daddy. I don’t like you, Daddy. How about this? How about that? 44

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“A surgical mentor used to tell me, ‘People get better despite what we do, not because of what we do.’” I felt hoarse from yelling, and we hadn’t even made it out of the produce aisle. Navigating the cart through unfamiliar terrain, as my boys ran up and down the aisles, grabbing and knocking things off shelves, arguing, crying … I was about to go berserk. I could feel the last remains of my hair falling out. Of course, this was when I was hailed by someone who knew me - a patient, intent on thanking me for her surgery. I was gratified, but when her appreciation became profuse, I felt awkward. A surgical mentor used to tell me, “People get better despite what we do, not because of what we do.” I knew I wasn’t responsible for her healing. I was more a witness to it than anything else, and I told her as much. She understood me, and then shared a remarkable story. A dozen years earlier, her toddler had been hospitalized with a life-threatening infection. My patient kept a terrified bedside vigil as her daughter became so ill she couldn’t lift her head. Late one night, as my patient rummaged through her diaper bag, a book fell out. A gift from a friend, it was a book about faith by Norman Vincent Peale. My patient considered herself scientific, and didn’t give much credence to prayer and faith. But, desperate for her daughter’s healing, she decided to give it a try. Embarrassed, she closed the door before kneeling by the crib. Desperately she prayed, “Dear God, if you are real, please heal my child.” As she touched her daughter’s face, she felt a jolt of energy rush through her. And the motionless little girl awoke as though it were morning, and began to crawl around her crib. Within hours her improvement was dramatic, and in a few days, she left the hospital. Sometimes we physicians are guilty of believing that pharmaceuticals and technology provide all the answers. But to be honest, we don’t understand even the most basic questions. No medical library contains the answer to the question why do we heal? All medical therapies have risks. But no matter method which is used, the gift of healing is never less than a miracle. So before we submit to a knife or a pill or a chiropractic adjustment, we can take the therapy that has no risks, and sometimes, surprising benefits: Prayer. ©Copyright 2014

Common Hair Problems — Solved! BY TIM TIMMONS

Tim Timmons is the owner of Salon Gloss. Tim has been a hairstylist for 13 years and has extensive industry experience. Tim can be reached at (678) 483-8900.

As cute as you look in that amazing hat, it’s got to come off eventually! If you’re looking for solutions to some of the most common hair problems, here are a few suggestions. “How can I make my color stay vibrant longer?” Don’t shampoo more than three times per week. Each shampoo will release artificial color molecules and natural oil from your hair. The loss of color molecules will leave your hair less vibrant and brassy while the lack of natural oil will lead to dryness and less luminosity. Also, using products that will either preserve or add additional pigments to your hair will leave your color rich and

make your highlights shine. “Can you fix my split ends without cutting them?” Try using a wide-tooth comb to prevent snaps and breakage that can occur when you try to brush out hair that is roughed up. Also, that bargain bin blowdryer may be tempting, but inexpensive tools tend to overheat and burn ends into splits. Use leave-in conditioners to add an extra layer of protection that stays on the strands throughout the day. Get regular cuts to protect against split ends. The longer you wait to trim, the greater chance you have of split ends. “Help! My roots are always oily.” Along with your normal shampoo, you should alternate a shampoo for oily scalp, which is designed to regulate the sebaceous activity. Whether your hair produces excess oil naturally or you went a bit overboard with styling products, you can really soak up the grease by using a dry shampoo on roots 12 inches from the scalp (any closer and you’ll get one big clump). If a dry shampoo is inaccessible, you can sprinkle talcum powder at the roots and brush throughout the hair. “How do I manage unruly curls?” It takes a long time, a lot of research, patience and practice to transform that thick, frizzy and tangled mop atop your head into defined, soft, healthy and voluminous curls. Use the proper styling products for curly hair and switch out your cotton pillowcase for a satin or silk one. Cotton absorbs essential oils and moisture from your hair and skin. A satin or silk pillowcase will help your curls stay healthy and soft no matter how much you toss and turn the night before. The next important step is to prevent your hair from drying out in the shower. Instead of shampooing your hair every day, condition it daily using products that best match the type and texture of your hair, whether it’s thin, thick, frizzy, colored or overly damaged/brittle. AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2014

Lifestyle

What’s Causing Hot and Cold Spots in Your Home BY DAN JAPE

Hot and cold spots at home create a permanent state of discomfort for you and your family. Whether it’s a cool night or a scorching afternoon, you’ll face the challenge of adjusting heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) controls to counteract the changes in temperature as you move from one room to another. This problem usually indicates weaknesses in your home’s insulation and ductwork, Dan Jape is the owner or although there may be other Reliable Heating & Air. He contributing factors. can be reached at (770) According to the U.S. Department 594-9969 of Energy, drafty rooms have a large impact on home performance. Leaks in the building’s envelope allow heat and cool air from HVAC equipment to literally fly out the window. Reducing air leaks can save between 5 and 30 percent on energy costs. Rooms that feel warmer or colder than others may have poor weather stripping, insulation that’s deteriorated or old windows that are letting in the outside air, which makes your HVAC system work overtime. The Department of Energy (DOE) identifies home

audits as the best way for homeowners to begin to tackle the problem of hot and cold rooms. Advanced inspection techniques include the blower door test that identifies leaks, infrared thermometers to pinpoint soft spots for insulation and a scan of carbon monoxide levels. Building Performance Institute technicians have advanced methods of detecting air leaks, outdated insulation, underachieving HVAC equipment and the root cause of other energy drains. When home auditors present their findings on your home, you’ll see a list of recommendations ranging from must-do items to projects that would make your home run at peak efficiency. Government incentive programs allow Georgia homeowners to offset the cost of investments when they buy products of qualifying efficiency standards. Check with your energy company before making a decision on which item to address first. Once you have sealed leaks in ductwork, windows, insulation and weather stripping, you should find an end to your discomfort. Natural elements may continue to haunt your home, and you may want to consider upgrading to HVAC zone controls which give you with a command center to control the temperature in individual rooms. You’ll be able to manage hot and cold spots without issue, and you will have the opportunity to save money on rooms where no HVAC energy should be spent. Zone controls are accessible online and can be monitored from any Internet-connected device.

Never Alone reaches out daily, to Cherokee County families who are in need of food, diapers, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, and clothing. Our outreach center located at: 291 Rope Mill Road is open MondaySaturday 10 am until 5 pm. To our knowledge we’re the only full time food and clothing outreach center located within Woodstock. With your help we have provided assistance to 893 Cherokee County citizens in need so far this year. Distributing a total value of: $24,035.00 in food, personal care items and clothing. How can you help? We operate on private financial donations received from people with kind hearts just like yours. We are currently in great need of financial donations. Can you please help to meet our financial need so we can continue reaching out to families daily within our community? Two Donate securely online using any major card ways to give: by visiting our website: NeverAlone.Org

Or you can write a check payable to: Never Alone and mail to: P O Box 1904 Woodstock, GA 30188. Donation receipts will be mailed to you for your tax records. Donations to Never Alone are tax deductible as we’re a 501 (c) 3 non profit. 46

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Perpetuating the Art of Storytelling BY BETH HERMES

When I teach writing classes, the students are usually adults. But I like children (I’ve raised two of them, after all), so I accepted the opportunity to facilitate a weeklong summer writing camp at a local university. Students ranged from third through sixth grades. There were 17 of them in a small room with me and one camp assistant. They were expected to sit quietly and learn Beth Hermes is a graduate about writing—for six hours every of Auburn University’s day for a whole week. School of Journalism, and a professional writer for more With three scheduled breaks than 26 years. Her work and twice daily treks through the has appeared in magazines, building to the vending machines, newspapers and online we did all right together for the first publications. She also has two days. Sure, they were a little created award-winning marketing campaigns for loud, but “LOUD” is their default corporations and nonvolume. profit organizations. On the second day, parents made beth@eirismarketing.com a point of letting me know how their children couldn’t stop talking about camp. The stuff they wrote was inspired; they were creating real stories! For several of the assignments, they were allowed to work in groups. My only request was that they keep the noise level to a minimum, which they did on Monday and Tuesday. I understand that “quiet” is not going to happen every day for six consecutive hours, nor should it. But on Wednesday, my camp assistant and I spent the majority of our time saying (all right, shouting), “Hush!” and making annoying hissing sounds. We turned out the lights. We clapped our hands. The epicenter of my classroom probably registered an 8 on the Richter scale. Wednesday was no fun for me, and I know it wasn’t fun for the kids. When one of the students suggested we use duct tape, I knew I needed help. That evening, I asked for suggestions from friends who are professional educators (for whom I have more respect now than ever). On Thursday and Friday, I employed a reward system for good behavior. The students completed every assignment and answered questions from stories I shared throughout the week. Even our two student teachers had great things to say about our class. I was wistful when the first parents arrived on Friday to pick up their children. Most of them hugged me; all of them thanked me. This camp renewed my faith that the art of storytelling will be carried on for at least the next generation. But I’m sure their stories will be LOUD!

Don’t Wait to Tell Loved Ones How You Feel BY SEAN KAUFMAN

Our story began when fellow tennis team member Ben stepped on the tennis court. He looked devastated. I asked him what was wrong, and he told me about the sudden loss of the two young Woodstock residents and friends, Lucy and Darius. His pain was real and deep with a genuine desire to tell his friends one last time he appreciated him. Sean Kaufman lives in Fast forward one week Woodstock with his wife, to a hotel restaurant in two sons and daughter. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He specializes in intrinsic After teaching a week-long coaching/motivation, owns a behavioral-based leadership course, a participant consulting business and is an named Patrick Lee asked for a internationally recognized favor. He said, “Sean, I know trainer. He can be contacted of your experience as a life at sean@seankaufman.com. coach and am wondering would you consider coaching family members who lost loved ones on the Malaysia Airlines incident?” I was shocked at the request and even more surprised when he handed me his phone and I started talking to Jacqui – the wife of Patrick – a Malaysian Airlines crew member who is still missing. The coaching session was a very small gathering and the room was filled with husbands, wives, daughters, sons, and grandchildren. I handed out stacks of Post-It notes and asked everyone in the room to write down what they wanted most at this moment. The answers brought tears to my eyes. Not one sticky note read “I wish I could tell him I was right” or “You could have done this better.” Instead, the notes were filled with the desire to tell them how much they were loved and appreciated. Notes included, “To just tell my dad how much I love him” and “To turn back time.” Most of us wake up every day and take for granted that by the end of the day we will be sitting across the table from those we love, eating dinner. The thought of an empty chair at the table where my children and wife sit is something I cannot even imagine. The difference between a lesson learned and a lesson ignored is change. There are lessons all around us – the question is, are we ignoring them or changing as a result of them? I have witnessed the pains of tragedy locally and halfway around the world. The dates for the year we are born and the year we die are separated by a dash. That dash contains our lives, and during those lives so many good and bad things can happen. Embrace the good and prepare for the bad. I again continued on page 60 AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2014

Health & Wellness

Protect Your Body’s Master Control System BY DR. CATHY WENDLAND-COLBY

The nervous system controls and coordinates the function Dr. Wendland-Colby is of every cell, tissue, organ an international speaker, and system in your body. Your writer, chiropractor, wife brain and body are in constant and mother to two beautiful communication, sending signals babies. She teaches millions across your nerves about of families how to live healthier lives through www. everything you are exposed to EducatedPregnancy.com all day. Right now your heart and can be reached at www. is beating, lungs are breathing, ColbyChiropracticLifestyle. you’re digesting your last meal, com or by calling healing tiny paper cuts; you hear (770) 592-1915. noises, feel the chair you’re sitting on and are able to read these words all because your body is constantly communicating with your brain. We are completely dependent on these communication pathways for our survival, yet most people have no idea how their body works. Most people don’t know that the very first structures to form in a baby are the brain and the spinal cord - the nervous system – which then tells cells to multiply and divide, to create heart cells, the lungs, eyes, ears, arms, legs, etc. Your nervous system is so important that it is the only

structure completely encased in protective bone; your brain is protected by your skull and your spinal cord is protected by 24 moveable segments of bone called vertebrae. As long as your brain can send signals to your body and receive signals back from your body uninterrupted, you will function at optimum levels. But what if the signal is interfered with? What if, like cellular service, you had a bad connection and only every other message was getting through? You may not drop the call, but there could be static on the line. You’d still digest your food, but may have gas and feel bloated. Your heart and lungs would still work, but you may have chest pain, difficulty breathing or notice a change in your blood pressure. You could have interference to your nervous system and not feel any symptoms, which is why it’s important to have your family checked for nerve interference. Chiropractors detect misalignments of your spine that interfere with the function of your nerves. Using specific, scientific spinal adjustments, chiropractors correct the misalignments, removing interference to the transmission of mental impulses and allowing the body to resume full communication with the brain so that normal function can be restored. Schedule a visit with your chiropractor to have your family’s spine and nervous system checked.

Chikungunya Turns Up in the U.S. BY RICK COUGHLIN

Many of you have probably heard of the relatively new mosquitoborne disease called chikungunya. According to the Pan American Health Organization, Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. It can cause high fever, joint and muscle pain and headaches. Chikungunya does not often result in death, but the joint pain may last for months or years and may become a Rick Coughlin is the owner of The Mosquito cause of chronic pain and disability. Authority. Email him at There is no specific treatment for rick@bugsbite.com chikungunya infection, nor any vaccine to prevent it. Pending the development of a new vaccine, the only effective means of prevention is to protect individuals against mosquito bites. Before December 2013, when locally spread infection was reported from Saint Martin, cases in the Western Hemisphere all involved travelers returning from endemic regions. Since that time, local transmission is known to have occurred in 17 48

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countries or territories in the Caribbean and South America. As of May 30, 2014, 103,018 suspected and 4406 laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported from that area — more than 95 percent of them in the Dominican Republic, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti, and Saint Martin. Now, numerous cases of the disease have appeared in the United States – including 25 in Florida – from travelers who contracted the disease while out of the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And experts say it’s only a matter of time before it begins spreading among local mosquitos within the U.S. “The mosquitos that transmit this infection are pretty widespread around the world, and that’s why the infection has been able to spread across the tropical Pacific and now into the Caribbean,” Dr. Jorge Parada, medical director of the infection prevention program at Loyola University, Chicago, and medical spokesperson for the National Pest Management Association, told FoxNews.com. “And there’s absolutely no reason why this infection can’t spread to more of South America and the southern United States.” Travelers can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites. When traveling to countries with chikungunya virus, use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants, and stay in places with air conditioning or that use window and door screens.

Health & Wellness

Stay Hydrated Now and Year-Round BY KRISTEN SMITH

August is hot and thirst is on the rise. Adequate hydration is crucial year-round, but should be taken with extra caution in hot temperatures when the body experiences excess loss through sweat. Why stay hydrated? Water is one of the most important nutrients for the body. A person can go a substantial time without food, but only days without water. Fluids play a crucial Kristen Smith is a registered role in the body’s temperature dietitian for WellStar balance, waste removal, Comprehensive Bariatric Services in Marietta and blood pressure and heart rate. is the founder of the blog Severe dehydration can lead to 360FamilyNutrition. She faintness, headaches, confusion, holds a master of science rapid breathing and loss of degree in clinical nutrition consciousness or a heat stroke. from New York University and a bachelor of science What are the best fluid in nutrition from Oklahoma choices? Water is best. Fruit State University. juice and soda add extra calories and sugar. Caffeinated coffees and teas provide water, but large amounts can act as a diuretic and promote fluid loss. A moderate amount of caffeine (about two to four large cups of coffee) should not be harmful. How much water do you need? The Institute of Medicine concludes an adequate intake of beverages for men is approximately 13 cups per day and for women is approximately nine cups per day. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends active people drink 16-20 ounces of fluid one to two hours before an outdoor activity. This should be followed by six to 12 ounces of fluid every 10-15 minutes during the outside activity. Afterward, another 16 to 24 ounces should be consumed to replace lost fluids. Who is at highest risk for dehydration? Regardless of age, physical level or activity, everyone is at risk for dehydration. Individuals at higher risk include those who live in higher altitudes, work outside in hotter climates, are endurance athletes or have a chronic disease. Tips for Drinking Adequate Water • Always keep a bottle of water with you. Refill often. • Add flavor to water with fresh fruits and herbs. Try strawberry basil lemon or cucumber mint water. • Begin and finish your day with a glass of water. • Drink on a schedule. Choose to drink every 30 minutes or hour. If you can’t remember, set a timer. • Eat more cucumber, watermelon, radishes, celery and other fruits and vegetables that have a higher water content. • Drink through a straw. Straw drinkers typically drink larger amounts in a quicker amount of time. • Drink water when you feel hungry between meals and snacks. Hunger can be mistaken for thirst. AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2014

Health & Wellness

Test Your Knowledge About Gum Disease BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN

Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry and has served the Woodstock area for more than 21 years. You can reach Dr. Harden at (770) 926-0000 or visit FountainViewSmiles.com.

Gum disease, also called periodontitis, is an infection around your teeth and gums caused by plaque and tartar. Tartar—clusters of hardened bacteria—can form on the roots of your teeth and causes a physical barrier that prevents your gums from attaching to the roots of your teeth. The bacteria produce acid that can destroy the gum around your teeth, and your body’s immune response can cause swollen gums that become infected. According to a Harris Interactive poll, the majority of people (60 percent) know little, if anything, about gum disease, the symptoms, available treatments and consequences. The American Dental Association estimates eight out of 10 Americans have periodontal (gum) disease. This statistic was the same when I was a child, which means there have been no improvements in more than 40 years despite breakthroughs in dental technology, equipment, medications, access to dentists and increased awareness of the problem. Gum disease is often undiagnosed and untreated because it seldom causes pain until the latter stages that cause patients to lose teeth. Gum disease is one of the most prevalent human diseases in the world, but it hasn’t been characterized as an epidemic because it has only been associated with morbidity (i.e. tooth loss, bone loss, localized infection) and not mortality—until now. continued on page 60

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TEST YOURSELF: 1. What percentage of people has little or no knowledge about gum disease? a) 20 b) 40 c) 60 d) 80 2. What percentage of Americans has gum disease? a) 10 b) 25 c) 50 d) 80 3. How many bacteria reside on an average tooth? a) 1,000 b) 100,000 c) 1 million d) 500 million 4. How many different bacteria species live in your mouth? a) 10 b) 100 c) 500 d) 1,000 5. How many bacteria do we swallow and ingest daily? a) 1 million b) 100 million c) 1 billion d) 100 billion 6. Can gum disease contribute to stroke and heart disease? a) Yes b) No

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Faith

Fight Naked BY ROSS WISEMAN

A few years ago I was in the middle of a pre-marital counseling session with a young couple. We were spending that session dealing with how to “fight right.” I was leading into the first step toward healthy conflict resolution and the young man interrupted me. He said, “Pastor, I already have a plan on how we are going to fight right.” I thought to myself, “Okay, buddy, you haven’t Ross Wiseman is a father of four, the husband of one, been married a single day in and a pastor and friend to your life. You don’t know the many. He has served as pressures that couples face. the founding and current From financial difficulties to pastor of Momentum dealing with all things pertaining Church since 2005. ross@momentumchurch.tv. to the children, all while trying to navigate matters of identity, selfishness and the issues that arise from two distinct individuals having to live in the closest of proximities possible.” Then I thought, “Okay, bring it. I want to hear the wisdom you have to offer.” Again, these were thoughts that just quickly passed through my mind because before I could say a word he had announced with enthusiasm his great plan. “We’re going to fight naked!” I almost spit out my coffee. “You’re going to do what?” I asked with one eyebrow raised. He said, “We’ve decided that when we get into an argument the first thing we are going to do is take our clothes off.” He had my attention as he continued. “We figure that if were mad, but we’re naked, how angry can you be standing there in nothing but what God gave you?” Well, now that’s a thought. He finished by jokingly saying, “And look how easy it will be to make up, we’re already naked.” Obviously, all three of us had a good laugh and I went back to the “real” steps toward healthy conflict resolution. Through the years I’ve thought about what the young husband-to-be said and he is absolutely right. When there is conflict with our spouse, we need to get naked. After God created Adam and Eve, Genesis 2:25 says, “And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.” The first couple had never acted out of selfishness and personal desires over the will of another. They had been created to live in harmony and mutual submission to God and each other. They were one, 52

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”We are clothed in selfishness, pride and self preservation. If not physically, the first thing we need to do emotionally when facing conflict with our spouse is to get naked.” bone of one’s bone and flesh of one’s flesh. We see in Scripture the moment selfishness and personal desire entered into their hearts over the greater will of God. Instantly they realized they were naked and they hid themselves. In other words, they were naked and ashamed. A sense of vulnerability entered into the relationship. That sense of vulnerability still causes us in conflict to try to protect ourselves, our interests and our ego. We are clothed in selfishness, pride and self preservation. If not physically, the first thing we need to do emotionally when facing conflict with our spouse is to get naked. We need to strip ourselves of our selfishness, remove our prideful disposition and allow ourselves to be vulnerable in the presence of our spouse. Take off the garment of “I always have to be right,” remove the shoes of “I’m going to have it my way.” Disrobe yourself of the layer of self preservation and realize that you both are naked and vulnerable before each other. Both with imperfections and flaws, but together you can learn to trust each other again and be naked and not ashamed. A month or so after this couple was married the husband came to me and told me they had had their first fight. At first, what he was trying to say didn’t dawn on me. I asked, “So how did it go?” He was the one raising his eyebrows this time and said again, “No, we had our first fight.” As he stretched the word fight out adding a little rise in inflection. Again, I almost spit out my coffee. Needless to say the boy got through his first fight just fine. I told him I don’t think this trick will still be working for him 20 years from now, but I do think the principles of allowing ourselves to be emotionally naked is key to consistently resolving conflict in our marital relationships. My challenge to you is the next time you get into a fight with your spouse, fight naked. Whether you decide to do that physically or emotionally is up to you. Have a great next fight!

WOODSTOCK AREA HOMES SOLD IN JUNE List Price Address

Subdivision

Beds Full Baths Yr Built Days on Mkt Sales Price

189,000 4996 Gunners RUN NE Gunners Pond 3 2 1979 42 170,000 99,900 148 Bramble Oak DR Bramble Oak 3 2 1979 10 160,300 174,900 2011 Crestview WAY Westridge 3 2 1995 3 169,900 989,000 109 Alice Bridge WAY The Preserve At Wiley Bridge 5 5 2007 243 935,000 172,000 119 Churchcliff DR Woodlands 2 2 2003 185 172,000 297,900 228 Cornerstone DR Cornerstone Park 4 2 2007 0 294,500 234,900 168 Churchcliff DR Woodlands 3 3 2004 14 229,000 250,000 154 Churchcliff DR Woodlands 3 3 2004 6 241,500 59,000 112 Woodglen DR Woodglen 3 1 1971 21 59,000 186,000 438 Citronelle DR The Park at Kingsgate 3 2 2000 3 184,500 515,000 119 Fernwood DR Fernwood Creek 5 5 2008 145 508,000 186,000 124 Village TRCE Village At Weatherstone 4 2 2003 6 183,000 168,000 538 Bluff CT Colemans Bluff 5 2 1992 29 165,000 187,500 100 AUCILLA LN PARK AT KINGSGATE 3 2 1999 26 187,500 205,000 146 Cornerstone CIR CORNERSTONE ESTATES 3 2 2011 17 205,000 184,000 408 SAM COBB CT VILLAGE AT WEATHERSTONE 4 2 2001 6 183,000 289,900 307 WICKLEY WAY WOODLANDS ENCLAVE 5 3 2003 3 289,900 579,900 123 Fernwood DR Fernwood Creek 6 5 2008 56 565,000 189,000 113 WEATHERSTONE DR WEATHERSTONE 3 2 1996 29 187,500 172,500 613 Dahoma TRL Kingsgate 3 2 2000 35 172,500 154,900 1907 Grant LN River Oaks 3 2 1986 5 154,900 168,900 4049 River Rock WAY River Oaks 4 3 1993 5 165,000 199,000 4506 Wedewer WAY Southlands 4 2 1990 35 195,000 129,900 1204 Cousins RD Heartwood 4 2 1994 5 127,500 125,000 1082 Dunedin TRL Kingsgate 3 2 2000 5 138,000 314,900 111 Brendylynn TRCE Woodlands Enclave 5 3 2005 38 311,500 349,900 1739 Grand Oaks DR Oakhurst 4 3 2014 59 349,900 195,000 214 Persimmon TRL Woodlands 3 2 2003 4 190,000 446,526 506 Lodestone WAY Overlook at Woodstock Knoll 4 3 2014 15 437,485 135,000 570 Rivercrest DR Driftwood Forest 3 2 1977 24 128,500 160,000 510 Towne Ridge Way North Towne 3 2 1998 6 155,000 285,000 508 Pinchot WAY Woodlands 4 2 2005 4 277,000 299,500 951 Bendleton DR Woodlands 4 3 2003 42 295,000 146,500 201 Regent SQ Regency at Weatherstone 3 2 2003 35 142,000 269,900 809 Araya CT Woodlands 4 2 2004 15 261,000 298,900 1745 Grand Oaks DR Oakhurst 3 2 2014 48 298,900 177,700 408 Thaxton LN Montclair At Ridgewalk 3 2 2004 42 171,750 224,900 133 Highlands DR Arbor View 4 2 1999 26 224,500 159,900 1102 Canterbury LN FARMINGTON 3 2 1985 16 159,900 139,900 111 Sunnybrook LN SUNNYBROOK 3 2 1980 2 137,500 350,000 1043 Avery Creek DR Bradshaw Farms 3 2 1996 32 335,000 154,000 141 Farmington DR Farmington 3 2 1981 13 154,000 185,000 1114 Canterbury LN Farmington 4 2 1987 3 173,000 184,900 257 Highland Village LN Highland Village 3 2 2012 34 180,500 139,900 158 Little Brook DR Little Brook 3 2 1982 2 131,700 329,900 1006 Avery Creek DR Bradshaw Farms 5 4 1999 69 329,900 259,000 2038 Woodside Park DR Bradshaw Farm 3 2 1998 58 249,000 415,000 1078 MEADOW BROOK DR MEADOW BROOK 5 4 2004 116 401,400 445,000 702 Bradshaw Lake CT Bradshaw Farms 5 5 1997 35 424,000 315,000 4007 Hickory Fairway DR Bradshaw Farms 5 4 2000 117 306,200 165,000 417 Norton XING Whitfield At Ridgewalk 3 2 2004 5 162,000 300,000 221 WOODVIEW LN ARBOR VIEW 5 3 2003 45 294,000 165,000 104 Farmington DR Farmington 4 3 1979 5 165,000 185,000 213 Highland Village LN Highland Village 3 2 2013 8 183,500 425,000 203 Meadow Creek WAY MEADOW BROOK 5 4 2004 17 416,000 279,000 149 Highlands DR Arbor View 5 3 2003 42 271,000 220,900 153 Bradshaw Park DR Bradshaw Park 4 3 2005 51 222,400 320,000 553 Augusta DR Bradshaw Estates 5 4 2004 45 310,000 122,000 720 Discovery CT The Springs 4 2 1991 18 122,000 369,000 1067 Avery Creek DR Bradshaw Farms 5 4 1996 163 362,000 245,000 1081 Walnut Creek DR Walnut Creek 5 4 1998 86 243,000 184,900 605 Wellington CT FARMINGTON 4 3 1979 5 169,900 Information provided by The Meadow PremierBrook Group Keller Williams5• (678) 494-0102 • www.TPGsells.com 479,900 1009 Meadow Brook DR 4 2004 11 473,000 AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2014

Reference

SCHOOL INFORMATION PUBLIC SCHOOLS Arnold Mill Elementary 710 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock (770) 592-3510 Principal: Kerry Martin www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/arnoldmill-es Carmel Elementary 2275 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock (770) 926-1237 Principal: Keith Bryant www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/carmel-es Johnston Elementary 2031 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock (770) 928-2910 Principal: Kathleen Chandler www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/johnston-es Little River Elementary 3170 Trickum Road, Woodstock (770) 926-7566 Principal: Christian Kirby www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/littleriver-es Mountain Road Elementary 615 Mountain Road, Woodstock (770) 664-9708 Principal: Jennifer Landry www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ mountainroad-es Woodstock Elementary 230 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock (770) 926-6969 Principal: Kim Montalbano www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-es

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Mill Creek Middle 442 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock (770) 924-5489 Principal: Elaine Daniel www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/millcreek-ms Woodstock Middle 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, Woodstock (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mark Smith www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-ms

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 385-7322 Principal: Dr. Scott Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Prey cherokeecharter.org

HIGH SCHOOLS

Ace 3921 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs (770) 345-2005 54

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Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/aceacademy Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, Woodstock (770) 926-1662 Administrator: Dr. Curt Ashley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/polaris River Ridge High 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock (770) 591-8450 Principal: Mr. Darrell Herring www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/riverridge-hs Sequoyah High 4485 Hickory Road, Canton (770) 345-1474 Principal: Elliot Berman www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/sequoyah-hs Woodstock High 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, (770) 592-3500 Principal: Dr. Paul Weir www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-hs

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Cherokee Christian Academy and Cherokee Christian High School 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock (678) 494-5464 www.cherokeechristian.org Middle & High School Principal: Richard Goff Elementary School: Robert Lester Compass Prep Academy Director: Laura George www.compassprep.org info@compassprep.org (404) 643-9424 Cornerstone Preparatory Academy 4310 Moon Station Lane, Acworth (770) 529-7077 Administrator: Jeanne Borders www.cornerstoneprep.org Furtah Preparatory School 5496 Highway 92, Acworth (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org Headmaster: Fred Furtah Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth Principal: Jamie Smithey (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptist.org Holdheide Education K-2 5234 Old Highway 5, Woodstock Principal: Tammy Dorsten

(770) 516-2292 www.MyGiftedKids.org Lyndon Academy 485 Toonigh Rd., Woodstock (770) 926-0166 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw (770) 975-0252 Headmaster: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org Northside Christian Academy 303 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 180 Woodstock, GA 30102 (770) 334-0648 Principal Jill Trout http://nca4hope.com Omega Academy (770) 792-7431 www.omegalearningcenter.com Shiloh Hills Christian School 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw (770) 926-7729 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street, Marietta (770) 428-3328 Principal: Patricia Allen www.stjosephschool.org

HOMESCHOOL Homeschool Community Classical Conversations Woodstock Director: Cari Lingerfelt carinwoody@bellsouth.net

Cherokee County School District Calendar at a Glance August 4 First Day of School September 1 No School September 15-19 No School November 4 No School Cafeteria account information: www.mypaymentsplus.com Aspen: https://sis.cherokee.k12. ga.us/aspen/home.do School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST

Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Rd., Marietta, (770) 973-3533 www.kolemeth.net

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Cherokee 101 Rope Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 591-7304 http://cherokee.netadvent.org/

MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS

Emerson 4010 Canton Rd., Marietta, (770) 578-1533 www.emersonuu.org

AME

Congregation Beth Hallel, 950 Pine Grove Rd., Roswell (770) 641-3000, www.bethhallel.org

OTHERS

Allen Temple AME 232 N. Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 926-6348 www.allentempleame.org

Tikvah l’Chaim 4206 N. Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (678) 936-4125 www.tlchaim.com

Awakening 180 Pkwy. 575, Suite 140, Woodstock, (770) 924-4150 www.awakeningwoodstock.com

St. Paul 390 Crisler St., Canton, (770) 479-9691 www.stpaulame-canton.org

LUTHERAN

Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Rd., Acworth, (770) 917-4964 www.branchesofchrist.com

BAPTIST

Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Dr., Woodstock, (770) 924-7286 www.gslutheran.org

Cherokee Baptist 7770 Hickory Flat Hwy., Woodstock, (770) 720-3399 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org

Timothy Lutheran (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 928-2812 www.TLCWoodstock.ctsmemberconnect.net

Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Rd., Woodstock, (770) 592-7007

ORTHODOX

Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Rd., Woodstock, (770) 710-1068 www.crossroadspbc.org

St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Dr., Woodstock, (770) 485-0504, www.stelizabethga.org

Faith Community 659 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org

PRESBYTERIAN

First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Hwy. 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-4428 www.fbcw.org Hillcrest Baptist 6069 Woodstock Rd., Acworth, (770) 917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org New Victoria Baptist 6659 Bells Ferry Rd., (770) 926-8448 www.newvicbaptist.org

Cherokee Christ Covenant (PCA) Cherokee County’s South Annex Rec Center, 7545 Main Street, Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.cc-pca.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock, (770) 926-3558 www.heritagepres.com Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (770) 926-0074 www.woodstockpcusa.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC

South Cherokee Baptist 7504 Hwy. 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-0422 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org

St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 516-0009 www.saintmichaelcc.org

CHURCH OF GOD

Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Rd. NE., Marietta, (770) 977-1442 www.transfiguration.com

Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock, (770) 592-2956 www.bellsferry.com

EPISCOPAL Christ the Redeemer Charismatic 6488 Hickory Flat Hwy., Canton, (404) 395-5003 www.ctrcec.com Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Rd., Marietta, (770) 928-7916 www.annunciationepiscopal.org Saint Clement’s 2795 Ridge Rd., Canton, (770) 345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org

JEWISH Chabad Jewish Center 4255 Wade Green Rd. NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw (678) 460-7702, www.jewishWoodstock.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation, (678) 264-8575 www.mynertamid.org Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta, (770) 973-0137 www.etzchaim.net Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St., Roswell, (770) 641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org

UNITED METHODIST

BridgePointe 233 Arnold Mill Rd. Ste. 400, Woodstock, (770) 517-2977 www.bridgepointechurch.org Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Rd., Canton, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com Church at North Gate 9876 Main St., Ste. 250, Woodstock, (678) 494-2193 www.ngca.org Cornerstone Community 503 Hickory Ridge Tr., Ste. 160, Woodstock (678) 439-5108, www.ccchurchonline.org Dayspring 6835 Victory Dr., Acworth, (770) 516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com Empowerment Tabernacle 507 Industrial Dr., Woodstock, (770) 928-7478 www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com Faith Family 5744 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth, (770) 926-4560 His Hands 550 Molly Ln., Woodstock, (770) 405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Momentum 110 Londonderry Ct., Ste. 130, Woodstock (678) 384-4919, www.MomentumChurch.tv Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock, (770) 928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org

Resurrection Anglican Bascomb 231 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 591-0040 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Rd., Woodstock, (770) 926-9755 www.rezwoodstock.org www.bascombchurch.org Sovereign Grace CITY ON A HILL 471 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (678) 494-2100 7745 Main St., Woodstock, (678) 445-3480 www.sgcatlanta.org www.coahumc.org Towne Lake Community Hillside 132 North Medical Pkwy., Woodstock, (678) 445-8766 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock www.tlcchurch.com (770) 924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org Watermarke Liberty Hill 2126 Sixes Rd., Canton, (678) 880-9092 141 Railroad St., Canton www.watermarkechurch.com (678) 493-8920 www.libertyhillumc.org Woodstock Christian Little River 7700 Hwy. 92, Woodstock, (770) 926-8238 12455 Hwy. 92, Woodstock www.woodstockchristian.org (770) 926-2495 www.littleriverumc.info Woodstock Church of Christ Mt. Gilead 219 Rope Mill Rd., Woodstock 889 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock (770) 926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org (770) 591- 0837 www.ngumc.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene Sixes 874 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 8385 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton, (770) 345-7644 (770) 924-4499 www.wcnga.com www.sixesumc.org Woodstock Community Church Woodstock 237 Rope Mill Rd., Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock, (770) 516-0371 (770) 926-8990 www.wcchurch.org AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2014

Reference

WOODSTOCK AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Cherokee Area Business Connection Meets Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Toastmasters Meets Every Wednesday from 12 noon at 7745 Main Street, Woodstock Laury Beesley, (678) 642-3110 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com Empowered Women Through Synergy Meets 3rd Thursday at 8.30 a.m. at J Christopher’s in downtown Woodstock Shahida Baig (678) 445-3900 Main Street Woodstock Meets Last Friday of every month at 8 a.m. at 8534 Main Street at City Center www.mainstreetwoodstock.org No Fee Referral Network Woodstock Meets Every Monday morning at 7:30 am at IHOP 8979 Hwy 92 www.meetup.com/No-Fee-Referral-NetworkWoodstock North Georgia Referral Network Meets Every Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. at J. Christophers, 315 Chambers Street (770) 592-5990 The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meets Third Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Edeline Dryden (678) 789-6158 www.thejoyofconnecting.com

Woodstock Community Business Association Meets Second Monday at 12 noon at Tuscany Italian Restaurant, 250 Cinema Way WCBusinessAssoc@aol.com

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Ahimsa House helps victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety. 24-hr, (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 www.ahimsahouse.org Angel House Girls Home is a residential facility for girls 12-18 to learn self-sufficiency. (770) 479-9555, www.angelhousega.com Anna Crawford Children’s Center a child abuse and prevention program for children and adults. (770) 345-8100 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Bethany Place transitional home for single women, unwed mothers. (770) 479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org

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Georgia Animal Project offers high quality, lowcost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats throughout North Georgia. (770) 704-PAWS (7297) www.theanimalproject.org Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a yearly back-to-school bash. www.giveakidachance.org

Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia (770) 345-1879, www.habitat-ncg.org

Cherokee County Animal League Contact: Steve Monahan at CherokeeAnimalLeague@gmail.org or (770) 712-4077

Funds 4 Furry Friends helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets. Gina Jeter, (770) 842-8893, www.funds4furryfriends.com

CCHS Thrift Store located at 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 592-8072. Accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for Cherokee County Humane Society.

Towne Lake Business Association Meets Third Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills (770) 615-3350 www.tlba.org

Woodstock Business Networking Group Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Atlanta Bread Company, 180 Woodstock Square Ave., Woodstock Lee West (770) 591-7101

Everyday Angels offers financial assistance for local families in need. Email aaeverydayangels@ gmail.com

Goshen Valley Boys Ranch offers care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system. (770) 796-4618, www.goshenvalley.org

Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. Anna Crawford Children’s Center and Parents HELP at 319 Lamar Haley Pkwy., Canton Amy Economopolous, (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org

Women of Woodstock Meets First & Third Wednesday. at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills info@womenofwoodstock.com www.womenofwoodstock.com

Community Veterinary Care provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. (678) 640-3512, www.communityveterinarycare.com

CASA for Children promotes the health & happiness of children impacted by abuse through programs that increase their safety and improve their educational, social and emotional functioning. Volunteers and partners welcomed! Contact: Deidre Hollands (770) 345-3274. www.casacherokee.org

Together We Rise Meets Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280

Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meets Every Friday at 7:15 — 8:45 a.m. at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Marc Replogle, (770) 952-5000, X20 (404) 816-3377 www.powercore.net

socialization. Located at 1001 Univeter Rd., Canton (770) 345-2675, www.cherokeega.com

Cherokee County Family Violence Center offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services. (770) 479-1703, Spanish (770) 720-7050 www.cfvc.org Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) (770) 928-5115, admin@cchumanesociety.org www.cchumanesociety.org Cherokee FOCUS works to improve the lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiative. Sonia Carruthers (770) 345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org Cherokee County Senior Services offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens looking for

Green Pets America Rescue animal rescue group (770) 712-4077, SteveMonahan777@gmail.com www.GPACharities.US

Healing Hands Youth Ranch offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses for hope and healing. Jennifer Simonis (770) 633-4451 www.hhyr.org HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people who struggle intensely with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness. (678) 391-5950, www.hqmg.org HOPE Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. (770) 924-0864, info@TheHopeCtr.com www.hopectr.com HOPE Center — Baby & More Thrift Store (770) 517-4450 www.babyandmorethriftstore.com Hospice Advantage needs volunteers. (770) 218-1997, www.hospiceadvantage.com Iron Hearts is a therapeutic horsemanship program for children and adults with special needs. (678) 493-5775, www.ironhearts.org MUST Ministries offers groceries, hot meals, emergency shelter, supportive housing, clothing, employment services, summer lunch and more from five locations in eight counties, including the Canton office at 111 Brown Industrial Pkwy.

Never Alone Outreach provides food and clothing assistance to Cherokee County families in need. Apply online for assistance at: NeverAlone.Org

Woodstock Lions Club Meets Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (770) 906-2958

Next Step Ministries offers a therapeutic day program, Saturday Respite, camps and special events for people with special needs. (770) 592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net

Woodstock Masons Lodge #246 F. & A.M., Inc. Meets Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at Corner of Air Acres Way & Arnold Mill Rd. lodge.info@woodstocklodge246.org

Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry. Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry has pet food collection bin at TowneLaker offices, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway (678) 310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County — Call for an appointment for free child safety seat inspections. (770) 721-7808, www.cherokeesafekids.org Volunteer Aging Council, a non-profit that helps to raise funds for our seniors of Cherokee County. www.vac-cherokeega.org

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meets Every Wednesday at 12 noon at Folks, 180 Parkway 575, Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158 Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meets Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Woodstock Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Andrew Yrabedra, (404) 663-4663

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS Cherokee County Democrat Party Meets Second Thursday at 7 p.m. at Holly Springs Train Depot, www.cherokeedems.com Cherokee County Republican Party Meets Second Saturday at 9 a.m. at Winchesters Woodfire Grill, Canton, (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Conrad Quagliaroli (770) 592-6545

AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone 50+ Meets Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Rich, (770) 926-1944

Republican Women of Cherokee County (678) 520-2236, www.rwccga.com

American Legion Post 316 Meets Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Irma Martin, (678) 662-2366

Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meets Second Saturday at 10 a.m. at Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, www.artsalliancega.org

Cherokee County Service League (770) 704-5991 http://serviceleague.net/ Cherokee County Historical Society (770) 345-3288, www.rockbarn.org Junior Service League of Woodstock (770) 592-3535, http://jslwoodstock.org/ Rotary Club of Woodstock Meets Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at IHOP on Highway 92 Gary Floyd, (404) 506-6878 glfloyd@southernco.com South Cherokee Optimist Club Meets Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills (770) 926-3522 Towne Lake Optimist Club Meets Every Wednesday at 12 noon at Eagle Watch Golf Club, Charlice Byrd, (404) 557-2218 www.townelakeoptimists.com Woodstock Jaycees Meets First Tuesday & Third Thursday at 7 p.m. at 216 Rope Mill Road (404) 690-4452

RECREATION & HOBBIES

Blue Skies Laughter Club Meets Every Wednesday 7 — 8 p.m. at Northside-Cherokee Medical Offices, 100 Stoneforest Dr., 1st floor conf. room Craig Whitley (404) 520-0221 www.addlaughter.com Cherokee Community Chorale (678) 439-8625, www.cherokeechorale.org Cherokee County Arts Center 94 North Street, Canton (770) 704-6244, www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners (770) 479-0418, www.caes.uga.edu/extension/ cherokee/mastergardeners/ Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org Christian Authors Guild Meets 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 30189 www.christianauthorsguild.org Les Marmitons is for men interested in culinary arts. Meets Third Tue. at 6:30 p.m. at Chattahoochee Tech, Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Adoption/Infertility Support Group Meets First Wednesday at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Woodstock Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meets First Thursday at 7 p.m. at Atria, 1000 Professional Way, (770) 926-0119 Breast Cancer Support Group Meets First Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. — 12 noon at Northside Hospital — Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Center (404) 843-1880 Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program. www.celebraterecovery.com Canton-Cherokee TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors & Law Enforcement Together) Meets Second Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at G.Cecil Pruitt YMCA in Canton (Hall of Fame Room) Dale Walz (404) 375-8193 Cherokee County Lupus Support Group Meets 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at New Light Church Hall, Pam Bennett, (404) 975-7580 C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock Meets first Monday at 7 p.m. mailbox@chooseofwoodstockga.org Diabetes Support Group Meets 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 & 11 a.m. at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Rd., Woodstock Linda Watson, (770) 793-7818. Georgia Canines for Independence www.gcidogs.org, (404) 824-4637 Grand parents Raising GRANDchildren Meets Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta (nursery available) , Jeannie, (770) 919-9275 Jewish Havurah Marcia, (770) 345-8687 La Leche League of South Cherokee Meets First Tuesday at 10 a.m. & Third Wed. 7 p.m. at Bascomb United Methodist Church Marguerite, (678) 315-7686 Megan, (770) 517-0191 MOMS Club Towne Lake — 30188-30189 https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock/ Email: momscluboftownelake@gmail.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meets Second & Fourth Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy (770) 924-4777 Spirit of Success Career Clothing Connection Provides professional business attire at no cost. (770) 956-0711.

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Reference

COMMUNITY INFORMATION Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Cherokee County Government Building Permits, Business Licenses Commissioners Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) Environmental Health Extension Office Jury Phone Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) Planning & Land Use Senior Services Voter Registration

(770) 345-0400 www.cherokeega.com (770) 721-7810 (678) 493-6001 (678) 493-6077 (770) 479-0444 (770) 479-0418 (770) 479-9011 (770) 479-1953 (678) 493-6101 (770) 345-2675 (770) 479-0407

Taxes

License Plates/Tags, Property Tax – Canton office (678) 493-6400 Woodstock office (770) 924-4099 Renewals online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120

Children and Family

Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 345-8100 Bethesda Community Clinic (678) 880-9654 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. www.fosteroradopt.org (770) 378-0759 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee FOCUS (770) 345-5483 Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) www.casacherokee.org (770) 345-3274 Division of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Goshen Valley Boys Ranch www.goshenvalley.org (770) 796-4618 Hope Center www.hopectr.com (770) 924-0864 MUST Ministries - Cherokee www.mustministries.org (770) 479-5397 Never Alone www.neveralone.org (770) 363-5272 Next Step Ministries www.nextstepministries.net (770) 592-1227 North Georgia Angel House www.angelhousega.com (770) 479-9555 North Georgia Pregnancy Center www.ngapregnancy.org (706) 253-6303 Papa’s Pantry www.papaspantry.org (770) 591-4730

Hospitals

Kennestone North Fulton Northside Hospital — Cherokee

Hotlines — 24-hour help lines

Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center Poison Control Center (outside metro Atlanta) Probate Court Information Line Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center

Parks and Recreation

(770) 793-5000 (770) 751-2500 (770) 720-5100

(770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) 222-1222 (770) 704-2610 (770) 427-3390

Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller hockey www.cherokeehockey.org Cherokee Outdoor YMCA, 201 E Bells Ferry Road www.ymca.net Cherokee Senior Softball Association www.cssasoftball.com Cherokee County Soccer Assoc. www.csaimpact.com (770) 704-0187 58

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Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency www.crpa.net. (770) 924-7768 (Includes Aquatic Center, Barnett Park, Blankets Creek, Cherokee Mills, Field’s Landing Park, Kenny Askew Park) Cherokee Tennis Association, www.cherokeetennis.org (678) 909-0252 Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Assoc., http://cherokeelacrosse.uslaxteams.com South Cherokee Recreation Association (SCRA) (770) 928-5917 Cherokee Youth Football Association, www.cyfa.org (770) 710-2835 North Atlanta Soccer Association: www.nasa-ga.org (770) 926-4175 SCRA Baseball www.scrabaseball.com Wildlife Action, Inc. www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com (770) 924-7464

Pets

Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Cherokee County Animal Shelter & Pet Adoptions www.cherokeega-animals.org (770) 345-7270 Cherokee County Humane Society www.cchumanesociety.org (770) 928-5115 Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Funds 4Furry Friends (770) 842-8893 Lost Pets: www.townelaker.com. (click on lost and found pet button to report missing pet) Pet Buddies Food Pantry www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Community Veterinary Care www.communityveterinarycare.com (678) 640-3512

Post Office locations Canton Holly Springs Lebanon Woodstock

Police Departments

Canton Holly Springs Woodstock Sheriff’s Office www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

Utilities

Atlanta Gas Light Co. www.aglc.com Canton Water www.canton-georgia.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Auth. www.ccwsa.com Cobb EMC www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power www.georgiapower.com Woodstock Water www.woodstockga.gov Recycling Center

(770) 720-8164 (770) 345-6318 (770) 591-9467 (770) 591-0364

(770) 720-4883 (770) 345-5537 (770) 592-6030 (678) 493-4100

(770) 907-4231 (770) 704-1500 (770) 479-1813 (770) 429-2100 (888) 660-5890 (770) 926-8852 (770) 516-4195

Free, Reduced-Price Health Care

Bethesda Community Clinic www.bethesdacommunityclinic.org Cherokee County Health Department www.nghd.org/CherokeeHealth

Urgent Care Facilities

Northside Cherokee Urgent Care, off exit 11 at I-575

(678) 880-9654 (770) 345-7371

(678) 426-5450

SHEFA Urgent Care 2000 Village Professional Dr. #110 (678) 661-3166 Canton 30114 Wellstar Urgent Care off exit 8, 120 Stonebridge Pkwy. Woodstock, 30189

(678) 494-2500

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Weapons Law Changes and Our Schools

Test Your Knowledge About Gum Disease

or weapons may not be carried by any parent, legal guardian or visitor outside of the vehicle even though the person may hold a valid weapons carry license issued by the state of Georgia. The law provides that a parent, legal guardian or other person who carries, picks up or drops off a student to school or school function, or who travels through a school safety zone may possess or have within their control a weapon or firearm so long as they are licensed to carry the weapon or firearm; this includes waiting in your vehicle in the student pick-up line. Until such time as the law is clarified or a court determines otherwise, “picking up and dropping off” a student refers to curbside only. If you leave your vehicle, you will be required to leave weapons or firearms in a locked container, locked compartment or locked firearms rack while the vehicle is parked (unattended) at any school or school district facility. Federal, state and local law enforcement officers and others authorized by law to carry weapons or firearms may carry their weapons within a school safety zone or at a school function. Law enforcement officials carrying weapons or firearms are encouraged to make their presences known to school police to prevent unintended consequences or coordinate response in an emergency situation. As a result of the eminent danger posed by the unintentional discharge of weapons, the potential theft of unsupervised weapons and the potential for disrupting the school environment, authorized individuals are strongly encouraged to not bring weapons or firearms within the school safety zone or at a school function. Please work with us to ensure that the Cherokee County School District’s major system priority of providing a safe and secure environment for teaching and learning is sustainable!

The bacteria present in periodontal disease can travel through the bloodstream to the heart, contributing to stroke and heart disease. Since heart disease can be fatal, it is clear that gum disease is a serious matter. The average tooth is estimated to have between 100 million to 1 billion bacteria, which are comprised of 500 to 650 different species. Surgery is the prescribed treatment for advanced periodontal disease. While gum surgery is never fun, it usually controls the condition. Mild periodontal disease can be treated with nonsurgical procedures that, coupled with improved dental hygiene, can virtually halt the spread of the disease. Both options are usually covered by most dental insurance plans. Gum disease and decay are the leading causes of tooth loss. Losing a tooth isn’t life threatening, but a single missing tooth can cause the other teeth to shift, which can affect chewing and your ability to absorb nutrients. Your face may look sunken, causing you to look much older. Your speech can be affected. You may gain weight as you opt for softer foods and more carbohydrates. Visit your dentist every six months to maintain periodontal health and avoid periodontal disease. You owe it to yourself.

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Links to the two weapon bills signed into law by Gov. Deal. http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/ Display/20132014/HB/60 http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/ Display/20132014/HB/826

Don’t Wait to Tell Loved Ones How You Feel continued from page 47

write to remind everyone to take the time to tell those you love – you love them. Tell those you hurt – you’re sorry. Honor those you share your dash with and never take life for granted. I dedicate this article to those who have experienced the loss of someone they loved dearly. As you move forward, may you find the peace and acceptance needed to live fearlessly, happily and with no regrets.

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ANSWERS TO QUIZ: 1. c 2. d 3. d

4. c

5. d

6. a

History Is Alive, and Right in Our Backyard continued from page 19

most exciting episodes of the war. The chase also involved the ironwork’s locomotive “Yonah,” which took part in the famous chase of the stolen locomotive “General.” Additionally, the first major action of the Nashville Campaign during the Civil War—the Battle of Allatoona Pass—was fought in the area in October 1865. Today’s visitors can walk along a trail system that cuts through this well-preserved battlefield, the site of what is considered one of the costliest battles of the war because of the number of men involved. Each fall, preservationists and reenactors come to the Allatoona area to commemorate the battle. Promoting public awareness of cultural resources and influencing public policy is a goal of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Lake. The expanding population and development around Allatoona threatens many of these historic sites. Several federal, state and local laws have been enacted to preserve these cultural resources. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to protect cultural resources—evidence of past human activity that expand our knowledge and understanding of history. Our goal at Allatoona Lake is to help protect these historic sites and cultural resources for generations to come. This area is rich in history and culture. If you have not visited some of these sites, plan a day trip soon to see what’s in our own backyard.

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Reference

ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government

President Barack Obama (D)

(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461

Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R)

(202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090

Sen. Johnny Isakson (R)

(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://chambliss.senate.gov 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://isakson.senate.gov Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R) District 11 100 North Street Suite 150, Canton, GA 30114 http://gingrey.house.gov

State Government

Governor Nathan Deal (R)

203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.georgia.gov

Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 brandon.beach@senate.ga.gov Sen. Jack Murphy (R) District 27

jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Commissioners

L.R. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman

Harry Johnston (R) District 1 hjohnston@cherokeega.com

Ray Gunnin (R) District 2 rgunnin@cherokeega.com (202) 225-2931 GA: (770) 345-2931

Brian Poole (R) District 3 bpoole@cherokeega.com

Jason Nelms (R) District 4 (404) 652-7003

jnelms@cherokeega.com

Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby

(404) 463-1378 (770) 887-1960 fax: (770) 205-0602

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office

(678) 576-2644

Sonya Little

(404) 656-0220

2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 slittle@cherokeega.com

(404) 656-0254

Cherokee County School Board

Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R) District 23

mandi.ballinger@house.ga.gov

(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240

(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480

Patsy Jordan (R) District 2

(770) 893-2970

patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Michael Geist (R) District 3

(404) 462-4950

michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Janet Read (R) Chair Rick Steiner (R) District 4 rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us

(678) 493-6160

rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Rob Usher (R) District 5

Probate Court Juvenile Court Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker

District Attorney Shannon Wallace

(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280 (770) 479-1488

Clerk of Courts Patty Baker

(678) 493-6511

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TBD District 1

(678) 493-6431 (678) 493-6431

(770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236

(770) 516-1444

janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Magistrate Court

Judge Keith Wood (R)

www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

State Court

Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) Judge Gregory Douds

(678) 493-6400 fax: (678) 493-6420

221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Superior Court

Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris

(678) 493-4100 fax: (678) 493-4228

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner

Cherokee County Courts Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea

www.cherokeega-sheriff.org

Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)

Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21

Rep. Sam Moore (R) District 22

(770) 735-8055

498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 rdgarrison@cherokeega.com

(678) 523-8570

scot@turnerforhouse.com

lbahrens@cherokeega.com

Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20

michael@CaldwellforHouse.com

www.cherokeega.com (678) 493-6001

1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114

Robert Wofford (R) District 6 (Vice-Chair) robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us

(770) 721-4398, x4370 (770) 928-0341 (770) 345-6256

City Government City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques

www.woodstockga.gov (770) 592-6001

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Cherokee County Animal Shelter 59 (770) 345-7270, cherokeega-animals.org 1015 Univeter Road, Canton

(Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Pediatric) All About Family Dentistry 12186 Hwy. 92, Ste. 109, Woodstock Dr. Sara Farahani, (678) 238-0202

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PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Williams Orthodontics 9 (770) 592-5554 145 Towne Lake Pkwy, Suite 201, Woodstock (770) 345-4155 205 Waleska Road, Suite 1A, Canton www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com

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Wellstar Pediatric Center 1180 Barrett Pkwy., Kennesaw (770) 956-STAR (7827) www.wellstar.org/forchildren

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Woodstock Community Business Assoc. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

Northside Hospital – Cherokee (770) 720-5100, www.northside.com 201 Hospital Road, Canton

Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 19 (678) 224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place, Ste. 250, Woodstock

Downtown Buzz

Dr. Jeff Kincaid Orthodontics Woodstock: (770) 516-5773

EDUCATION

Tilda Brown Salon Inside front 5947 Old Hwy. 5/Holly Springs Pkwy., Woodstock, (678) 445-4999

Colby Family Chiropractic (770) 592-1915 10917 Hwy. 92, Suite 160, Woodstock www.colbychiropracticlifestyle.com

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North Georgia Audiology 1 and Hearing Aid Center 203 Woodpark Place, Ste. B-100, Woodstock (770) 560-4775 www.NorthGeorgiaHearing.com

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RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT Cherokee SummerFest www.cherokeefest.com

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 27 (678) 494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org River Ridge High School Football

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