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Architectural renderings show a blend of modern and history for Woodstock home.
16 The Faces of Woodstock
Highlights of summer concert, and a damp July 4 downtown.
24 Summer’s Over
It’s not all sadness as students look forward to school.
27 Christmas in August
Woodstock resident looks ahead to help Goshen Valley for the holidays.
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28 Papa’s Pantry
The ministry focuses on giving a hand up instead of a hand out.
32 Consignment Sales
A chance to sell clothes and build a new wardrobe for your growing students.
41 Day Trips or Overnights
Senior citizens lace up their traveling shoes for road trips with friends.
44 Acting 101
A suitable headshot can make a big difference in your success.
45 Georgia’s Grand Canyons
Tallulah Falls and Providence Canyon are within a short drive from home.
53 Summer School for Teachers
Dedicated educators spent a fair share of time in the classroom.
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53 In Every Issue
Contributing Writers Chantel Adams
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Dr. Mike Litrel
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Around Woodstock
JoAnn Blair Boatright
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Rob Macmillan
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Community News
Christopher Brazelton
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Michael Caldwell
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Scott McInturff
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Birthdays
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Claire Frost
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Matt Neal
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Community Calendar
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Delia Halverson
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Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo
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Everyday Angels
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Dr. Scott Harden
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Premier Group
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Downtown Photos
Dr. Jan Henriques
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Susan Schulz
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Dining Guide
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Beth Hermes
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Jessica Leigh Smith
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School News
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Jenna Hill
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Jodi Tiberio
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Recent Home Sales
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Toni Ann Isles
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Lynne Watts
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Parking Map
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Dan Jape
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Dr. Sherry Weaver
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Greenprints Trail Map
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Sean Kaufman
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Ross Wiseman
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Advertisers Index
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AROUND WOODSTOCK The People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Woodstock What’s New Great American Cookie has opened at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta. www.greatamericancookies.com. Marlow’s Tavern has opened at 881 Ridgewalk Parkway, next to The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta. The restaurant serves American tavern fare. www.marlowstavern.com. Phase two of the Chief Eddie Robinson Fire and EMS Training Center at 3985 Holly Springs Parkway is now open, including large and small classrooms, offices, library and meeting room. The first phase opened in December 2013 and includes a burn building, training tower and apparatus building. The facility was recently named in honor of Cherokee County Assistant Fire Chief, Eddie Robinson, for his dedication in training new fire recruits in Cherokee County. Chief Robinson came to work for the county fire department in 1999.
What’s Changed A section of the City Center in downtown Woodstock, at the corner of Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street, has been demolished. The project is taking place to renovate the lobby and restrooms at City Center and to allow for future site and pedestrian improvements.
What’s Coming Construction should begin soon on a restaurant new to metro Atlanta: Load-A-Spud. Company officials have chosen 3333 Trickum Road, Woodstock for the first location. No completion date was available at press time. According to the website www.loadaspud.com, the restaurant offers an alternative to sub sandwiches. The basic potato comes in 20 signature ways with a variety of meats, veggies and sauces to add. The Pie Bar is planning to open at 8720 Main Street, Suite 130, in Woodstock later this summer. The location was the former home of Dive Georgia, which moved to 168 Towne Lake Parkway in June. The Woodstock store will be the company’s first retail location. To keep up to date on the move, visit www. orderpiebar.com. Mike Levi of MadLife Stage and Studios LLC expects to break ground this month and hold a grand opening on the first day of Spring 2016 at 8722 Main St. MadLife’s 9,000-square-foot facility will have three components - a bar and grill that will include an outdoor patio area; a 3,500-square-foot live music performance venue that seats 235 people, and recording 4
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studios that will be equipped to capture live performances in studio-quality audio and video. When not in use for live performances, the studios will be available for booking by musicians, producers and writers for studio-level tracking, mixing and mastering. The E.T. Booth house that currently sits on the Main Street end of the property will be moved to the back of the parcel, on Market Street, and renovated by Booth’s grandson, Smith Johnston III, for a possible bed and breakfast, or commercial rental space.
What’s Moved Northside Hospital has expanded Northside/Riverstone Imaging in Canton and relocated to 720 Transit Ave., Building 200, Suite 201. Relocating allowed the imaging center to install the latest bone density and digital X-ray technology. In addition, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) services were added for brain, spine and orthopedic exams. 404-851-6577. Rejoice Maids has moved to 9910 Highway 92 in Woodstock. www.rejoicemaids.com.
Congratulations! Woodstock ranked 89th among the top 100 Best Small Cities for Working Parents, a study compiled by NerdWallet. The Cherokee city was one of three in Georgia to make the top 100. Alpharetta placed 18, Peachtree City landed at 22 and Roswell at 79. For more details of the study, visit www.nerdwallet.com.
Ribbon Cuttings Metro Atlanta Signs, 12926 Highway 92, Suite 200. Woodstock. Huntington Learning Center, 6244 Old Highway 5, Suite C, Woodstock (Holly Springs). http://woodstock.huntingtonhelps.com. Sequoyah Regional Library System – Hickory Flat, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton, 770-345-7565. Stars and Strikes, 10010 Highway 92, Suite 180, Woodstock. 678-965-5707. www.starsandstrikes.com Sam’s Club, 12186 Highway 92, Unit 107, Woodstock. 678-445-3198. www.samsclub.com. Cherokee County Fire Training Facility – Phase II, 3985 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs. The Snug Gastro Pub, 190 E Main Street, Canton. 770-213-4814. www.thesnuggastropub.com.
Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of Around Woodstock. She has lived in Cherokee County for 28 years. Send your comments or questions to Candi@AroundAboutMagazines.com
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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 that include serving as contributing writers, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback. Kris McKeeth is team leader and visionary for The Premier Group Keller Williams Realty on Main Street in Woodstock, and has more than 25 years experience in real estate. She’s active in many community efforts that include her position on the Business Board of downtown Woodstock and as president of Etowah Foundation. Photographer Darleen Prem specializes in natural light portrait photography and enjoys dog, pet and family photography. She spends much of her time photographing local events for the city of Woodstock and is the official “unofficial” photographer for Woodstock’s fire and police departments. Darleen’s son serves overseas as an Army Military Police Officer. Ross Wiseman started Momentum Church in 2005 and still serves as head pastor. He draws from his experiences in more than 21 years of ministry and 19 years of marriage to challenge, inspire and instruct people in what it takes for better living, loving and laughter.
Renee Gable, a sales and marketing executive for Window Expert Tinting, volunteers for many committees that work to improve downtown Woodstock. She is an avid cyclist who aligned herself with Greenprints Alliance because of her desire to help create safe and natural trail riding experiences. Beth Hermes is a graduate of Auburn University’s School of Journalism, and a professional writer for more than 26 years. Her writing has appeared in magazines, newspapers and online publications, and she has created marketing campaigns for corporations and nonprofits.
Suzanne Litrel is a young adult historical fiction author and doctoral student in GSU’s graduate history program. Suzanne resides with her family in downtown Woodstock, which she is very happy to call home.
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Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. ALM President Patty Ponder Patty@AroundAboutMagazines.com 770-615-3322 Market Manager Christie Deese Christie@AroundAboutMagazines.com 770-615-3324 Executive Editor Candi Hannigan Candi@AroundAboutMagazines.com 770-615-3309 Assistant Editor Jackie Loudin Jackie@AroundAboutMagazines.com 770-615-3318 Art Director Michelle McCulloch Michelle@AroundAboutMagazines.com 770-615-3307 Graphic Designer Laura Latchford Laura@AroundAboutMagazines.com Around Woodstock, a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in Woodstock and surrounding area by providing residents with positive stories and timely information. It distributes a total of 16,500 free copies. Approximately 15,400 are direct mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 1,100 are placed in racks around the community. See page 70 for a distribution map. Around Woodstock also has many digital viewers of the magazine online each month. Around Woodstock welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 5th of the previous month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the editor/ publisher and the publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Around Woodstock is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2015. Around Woodstock PMB 380 1025 Rose Creek Dr., Ste. 620, Woodstock, GA 30189 Website: www.AroundWoodstockMagazine.com Powered by
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Agency Employees Volunteer Time Former Allstate agent Brit Vincent and several current Cherokee County agents recently spent time touring the Anna Crawford Children’s Center to learn ways to help prevent child abuse and encourage the community to take a stand against child abuse. The center depends on grants, donations and fundraisers to be able to offer child abuse prevention and treatment services at no cost to clients, who are referred by local law enforcement and the Cherokee County Department of Child and Family Services. Many Cherokee County Allstate agents serve as ambassadors and volunteers and have encouraged organizers of the center to apply for a $1,000 grant from the Allstate Foundation.
Allstate agents who participated include: Brit Vincent, Tommy Suggs, Shirley Jervis, B.K. Kellerman, Suhas Uppalapati, Amy Economopoulos, Kim Bennett, Ferran Lee, Roteasha Washington, Tabatha Martin, Carol Hurt, Santa Espinosa-Jones, Lori Bray and Kelley Vincent.
Woodstock Chef Wins Springer Farms Award Executive chef and partner Daniel Porubiansky of Woodstock’s Century House Tavern has won the Springer Mountain Farms Celebrate the Chef Award. Porubiansky’s technique and locally sourced cuisine, combined with his Daniel Porubiansk dedication and impressive culinary background made him the top contender for the award. Porubiansky previously worked at Bacchanalia and Star Provisions and has been with Century House since 2013. Springer Mountain Farms, located in Mt. Airy, Georgia, is known for humanely raising chicken without antibiotics, and presents the award each quarter to one Atlanta-area chef who represents a top-tier restaurant, provides superior service and features its chicken on the menu. The award is part of Springer Mountain Farms’ commitment to supporting local, independent restaurants. View the video announcing this award at www.centuryhousetavern.com. 8
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Back to School Fair at Kohl’s Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Kohl’s are partnering for a back to school event set for 10:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Kohl’s in Woodstock, 120 Woodstock Square Avenue. The free outdoor event encourages kids of all ages to be healthy, stay active and have fun with a crawl-through Fun Bus, craft making station and a chance to tour an ambulance. www.choa.org.
Woodstock National Night Out The city of Woodstock is hosting the National Night Out 2015 at the Park at City Center, set for 6-9 p.m. Aug. 4. The event will feature food, family activities, bounce houses, live demonstrations and tours of public safety vehicles. Representatives from the Woodstock police, fire and public safety foundation will be on hand, as well as the Cherokee sheriff’s office, search and rescue, animal control and multi-agency narcotics squad. The Georgia State Patrol aviation unit will be represented, as will the Holly Springs police department and member of Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT).
Children enjoyed the festivities at the 2014 National Night Out. Photo by Darleen Prem.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Chamber Employee Earns Recognition
Nichole Parks
Nichole Parks has graduated from the Institute for Organization Management (IOM), a leadership training program produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Parks is membership manager of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. The IOM recognition signifies the individual has completed 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.”
Northside Hospital-Cherokee Recognized for Quality Heart Care Northside Hospital-Cherokee has been recognized for providing high quality cardiovascular care through the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline and Get With The Guidelines programs. The hospital earned the bronze level recognition award that recognizes its commitment and success in implementing exceptional standards of care for heart attack patients. “Northside Hospital-Cherokee is committed to improving patient outcomes and providing prompt consistent care to our heart and vascular patients,” said Beverly Hunt, chief nursing officer of Northside Hospital-Cherokee. “We are very proud of our heart and vascular team and the Cherokee County Emergency Management team for everything they’ve done collaboratively to raise the level of care that our patients receive.” www.northside.com/heartandvascular.
Students Create a 51st State American Legion Post 316 sponsored nine Woodstock area high school students at the American Legion Boys State program, held at the Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. Boys State is a week-long program in how state and local government functions. Attendees take part in forming a mythical 51st state and get the opportunity to learn the political processes and build their state from the city, county and state levels. Graduation was held at the end of the week, and Christopher Gouin was selected as a Boys Nation Senator to From left: Eric Eternod, Blake Heyer, Christopher Gouin, Porter Enloe, Griffen Hedrick, Neil Pauquette, represent Georgia at the American Russell Smith and Graham Smith. Legion’s Boys Nation program in Washington, D.C. Russell Smith was chosen as a Boys Nation Senator Alternate. Both young men are honor graduates of the program. Christopher, who attends the Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, has been involved in The King’s Academy Army Junior ROTC program since 2012. Christopher hopes to attend the United States Military Academy, West Point when he graduates. Russell, a River Ridge High School student, is a member of the Beta Club and Chick-Fil-A Leadership program and will be a group leader for Habitat For Humanity this school year. Russell would like to attend a university or college that offers a U.S. Army ROTC program and plans to get a commission and enter the Army upon graduation from college. Other participants were: Blake Heyer of Woodstock High School, who served on a city council and served as a state senator; Porter Enloe of The King’s Academy, who was named the state commissioner of insurance; Griffen Hedrick of River Ridge was a state senator; Neil Pauquette of River Ridge was a county superior court clerk, and Graham Smith of River Ridge served on a city council. James Shaw, an Etowah High student, also attended Boys State but wasn’t sponsored by Post 316. For more details, visit www.legion.org. 10
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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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Celebrations!
Taegan Woodyard
Age 5 on Aug. 12 Happy Birthday to the sweetest daughter in the world! Love you, Daddy
John Stegall and Ashley Argo
Two Less Fish in the Sea Engaged on June 23
Landon Lundeen
Age 1 on Aug. 8 Happy Birthday to our adventurous boy. Your smile is contagious and you bring so much joy. Love, Mom and Dad
Army Specialist Joshua Kasparek Age 24 on Aug. 7 Shown here with daughter Madeliyne. Have a wonderful birthday! Mom
Joe and Phyllis Alaimo
Aug. 27, 1960 - Aug. 27, 2015 Happy 55th anniversary! Love, Kim and Mark
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Plans Unveiled for Renovation of Historic Home Architectural designs recently released for the Revive the Reeves campaign show a juxtaposition between honoring the history of the old home that was built around 1898, and the new development the community has supported for the past few years. Reviving the Reeves is in the second phase of development within the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village in downtown Woodstock. The historic Reeves House will be renovated to include a variety of art spaces, and is a complement to the Event Green and outdoor Resurgens Orthopaedics Community Stage that was completed in Phase I. Funding for Phase II is moving forward via broad-based community partnerships, including a grassroots brick campaign that facilitates the participation of individuals and small groups. “We are extremely excited about the Reeves House and its potential to bring vibrancy to the community,” said Shawn McLeod, president of the Elm Street board of directors. “We are also excited to make this a community effort.” “Elm Street has always been rooted in the community, and this is just another example of why that community is special,” said Elm Street Operations Director Christopher Brazelton.
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Once completed, the Reeves House development will include: • Approximately 1,000-square-foot gallery space for local and international artists to display their work • Four studio work spaces for artists in any discipline to use • Approximately 600 square feet of community space for lectures, large shows, special events, etc. • 1,200 square feet of shared studio/class space for easels, kilns, pottery wheels, etc. • A 200-square-foot catering kitchen to help support events hosted at the Reeves House, and to provide space for the culinary arts • An open porch and deck for special events and connectivity to the culinary/community gardens • A 450-square-foot computer arts lab to include explorations in photography, graphic/web design and software engineering If funds continue to come in at their current rate, construction should begin in January 2016, with the opening of the Revived Reeves House anticipated in August 2016. For more information, go to www.revivethereeves.org.
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July 4 Freedom Run, Fireworks
Photos by Darleen Prem.
Fireworks display in Woodstock. Photos by Darleen Prem.
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Summer Concert Series
Pho . to by Darleen Prem
The crowd, one of the top 10 largest of the series, according to a city official, was estimated to be between 10 and 12,000. Photo by Darleen Prem.
Woodstock police reserve unit officers, from left, Brittany Duncan, Heather McElroy, Scott O’Meara and Matt Murano. Photo courtesy of Woodstock Police.
Photo by Darleen Prem.
Departure, a Journey tribute band, and Electric Avenue, an 80s pop hits band, performed for the crowd. Photo by Darleen Prem. AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2015
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Out & About Through Sept. 26
Digging for Treasure: A History of Mining in Cherokee County exhibit at the Cherokee County History Museum, 100 North Street, Suite 140 in Canton. The exhibit explores many types of mining, beginning with the Gold Rush of 1829. 770-345-3288. www.rockbarn.org.
Aug. 3
Skillet Lickers Country Music Down Yonder will be performed at the Historic Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main Street. All seats $15. For box office inquiries, call 770-704-0755.
Aug. 7
Friday Night Live’s theme is Summer of Love. Event is from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Woodstock. Break out the tie dyes and headbands as the history of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival is celebrated. www.woodstockga.gov. Canton First Friday with a Motown theme is 6-9 p.m. in downtown Canton, and features live music from 1st Generation Band. www.canton-georgia.com.
Aug. 8
The Rupert’s Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Woodstock Concert Series, held at The Park at City Center. www.woodstockga.gov. 6 Hour Race to Sunset at Blankets Creek, presented by OutSpokin’ Bicycles, takes place on the 15 miles of flowy, rolling singletrack at the park on Sixes Road. Register at www.mountaingoatadventures.com. Chick-fil-A Connect Race Series 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, benefitting the Cherokee County Educational Foundation and Cherokee County Special Olympics, begins at 8 a.m. in downtown Canton. www.CFARaceSeries.com.
Aug. 14 & 15
Alice in Wonderland performed by Star Troupe (children’s theatre) at the Historic Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main St. Tickets $10.
Aug. 16
The Hunt for Old Rex McBride’s Treasure is a treasure hunt held at Hobgood Park from 2-4 p.m. Boys in grades one through five and their families are invited. This free event is an introduction to the Boy Scouts of America’s Cub Scout Pack 2010 in Woodstock. Throughout the year, Pack 2010 participates in special activities that include meetings in a Boeing 747, a sleepover at Zoo Atlanta, archery, B.B. gun shooting, four weekend campouts, an Atlanta Braves pitching competition and more. www.cubpack2010.com.
Beginning Aug. 20
Congregational care classes at Hillside United Methodist Church include Beyond the Broken Heart for those grieving a loss, DivorceCare for those in hurtful relationships, Safe People for those looking for relationships with people who are good for you, and Healing is a Choice, for those seeking physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing. For more details, or to register for a class, call Rev. Doug Mills, director of congregational care, at 770-924-4777 ext. 105 or email dmills@hillsideumc.org. 18
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Aug. 20
Fundraiser for Atlanta Boxer Rescue at GameDay Fresh Grill, 2990 Eagle Drive, Woodstock, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. GameDay will donate 10 percent of customer checks to the rescue organization, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. The organization has rescued more than 1,000 Boxers since it began rescues in 2008. www.atlantaboxerrescue.org. For more info, contact Angela at angela@canyonslife.com. New member mixer for the Junior Service League of Woodstock will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza and Grill. www.jslwoodstock.org.
Aug. 21-23, 28-30
Vanities by the Cherokee Theatre Company at the Historic Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main St. Shows start at 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets $15. 770-591-0282. www.cherokeetheatre.org.
Aug. 29
Football/cheerleading fundraiser takes place from 9 a.m. -noon at Dress Up boutique in downtown Woodstock. The store is giving the The King’s Academy Varsity Football/Competition Cheerleaders a percentage of sales during the fundraiser.
Aug. 31
Deadline to reserve a space at the Saint Elizabeth Orthodox Church’s community-wide yard sale on Oct. 3. E-mail SEOCGA@ yahoo.com for registration forms and information, or call 770485-0504. The church is located at 2263 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock.
Aug. 31, Sept. 1
All That Glitters and More consignment sale for homecoming dresses, prom dresses, etc. will be held from 4-6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at The King’s Academy, 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. The fundraiser is held for The King’s Academy Varsity Football/Competition Cheerleaders. To be a consignor, call Valerie Hoover at 770-317-8726 to receive a seller number and packet. Drop off your items to sell from 9:00 - 11 a.m. on Aug. 29.
Thursdays in September
The September Brown Bag Concert Series of free lunchtime concerts will take place noon-1 p.m. Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road. Bring your lunch and a chair, and enjoy free music. www.woodstockga.gov.
Sept. 12
The Cherokee Music Teachers Association will hold its first meeting for the 2015-16 season at 11 a.m. at the Cherokee Arts Center. Events for the year will be discussed over brunch. All visitors and those interested in the association are invited. For more details, contact Linda Lokey at linda@lokey.net.
Sept. 19
Cherokee Fest, a fundraiser for the International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association, is looking for sponsors and vendors for this year’s event, set to take place in downtown Woodstock. For details, call 678-372-4321 or email info@cherokeefest.com.
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An Updated Look for Busy Young Professional BY JODI TIBERIO
Meghan Castaldo came into our lives as a business associate assigned to help us make payroll changes. After an afternoon of work, Meghan left and Branches manager Mari turned to me and said, “She needs us!” I knew exactly what she meant. Meghan was the perfect makeover candidate. She had a great personality and had mentioned that she wanted to come back and shop because she struggles with style. Mari called Meghan the next day and asked if she was interested. She was over-the-moon excited to do it. Meghan has a serious boyfriend and the two enjoy going out and spending time with friends. We wanted to give
her an outfit that was versatile and fun. We gave her a beautiful pair of new Cello jeans from Brooklynns. This denim brand is known for its reasonable price (around $30) and clean style. These skinnies with a mid-rise fit are perfect for any occasion. We added a lace-detailed top from Monoreno that is delicate and beautiful. This brand has always been a favorite at Branches for its unique details. We completed the look with some accessories and a great pair of wedges. Mari and I could not wait to see what Venessa and her team did with Meghan. Meghan is an outgoing, energetic professional who is on the go and doesn’t spend much time on her hair or makeup. She admits to being in a rut with her hair and makeup, and wants an easy-to-maintain yet trendy cut and color to fit her active lifestyle. Meghan’s hair is thick and wavy and has a rich, warm brown color. She had four inches trimmed before stylist Melissa Kirk gave her light golden Balayage highlights that reflect a sun-kissed brightness through the back and sides, and bright babylights around her face. Stylist Ashley Henson cut the final shape into Meghan’s hair, adding long, soft layers throughout and creating face-framing layers. Removing the weight allows Meghan the ability to still pull her hair up and eases her styling time. Finally, Meghan’s hair was styled using a weightless smoothing cream in order to smooth the cuticle and reduce frizziness during these humid summer months. Esthetician Amy Chandler created a natural day look with Meghan’s makeup. Meghan’s skin tone is naturally creamy and even, so Amy simply enhanced Meghan’s eyes using shimmery golden tones and applied a light gray eyeliner smudged at the lash line. She completed Meghan’s look by lining her lips with a Lip Liner Minus Color to allow for longer wearing gloss and to plump her lips before applying a Mango Juice Lip Glaze. Meghan’s new look is natural and fresh, yet lighter and brighter just like her personality. Afterward, Meghan looked so confident and happy, and knew she looked great. She texted me later to say she had never felt this way before and was thrilled with her transformation. Her boyfriend was really blown away, too. We were grateful that Meghan was so open to trying something new. If you are looking to change your style, let us know. Maybe you could be next!
Jodi Tiberio owns Branches and Brooklynn’s boutiques. Contact Jodi at jodi@tiberioretail.com.
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New Construction Guide in Woodstock Neighborhoods BY THE PREMIER GROUP
Woodstock is one of the most sought after suburbs in metro Atlanta for families, with home buyers drawn to the excellent public schools, community amenities, affordable housing, and charming, walkable downtown shopping and dining district that has been lauded as “the poster child for New Urbanism in Georgia.” (http://saportareport.com/atlanta-area-small-townsbeing-redefined-through-principles-of-new-urbanism/) There’s something here for everyone: families with young children, young professionals and retirees. If you’re planning to start your search for a new home-sweet-home, check out our guide of neighborhoods with new construction. Haney Walk Homes have five to six bedrooms, three to four baths and are within a mile of downtown Woodstock. The community has lighted tennis courts, a junior Olympic swimming pool with cabana and tree-lined streets with sidewalks. •Price: High $300s–$400s •Square footage: 2,886–4,080 •Builder: Lennar LakeStone This community is located near Highway 92 and features European-style homes as well as lots available for those interested in presale construction. The neighborhood features
has a scenic lake setting, community swimming pool, tennis courts and sidewalks. •Price: $334,900–$403,900 •Builder: Sharp Residential Olde Heritage Each four- to five-bedroom home features two-story walls of windows, three-car garages, basements, trim packages and more, set in a nature conservation community of 143 acres. The development features sidewalks, lighted tennis courts and a swimming pool. •Price: Low $300s and up •Square footage: 2,700–4200+ •Builder: Sharp Residential Riverside Just minutes from Downtown Woodstock, The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta and I-575, Riverside offers single-family homes of three to five bedrooms and three baths. The neighborhood also has a pool. •Price: $222,990–$247,990 •Square footage: 1,824–2,552 •Builder: Paran Homes
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Elm Street: A Culture for Visionaries BY CHRISTOPHER BRAZELTON
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In Manchester, England, there is quite a buzz around a new arts venue called “Home: five cinemas, two theatres, a gallery space.” The venue is magnificent, but the talk centers around two elderly women who responded, “Well, what is there for us?” Over the past few years, many arts administrators have asked this questions of their guests. One thing is clear: having a theatre or gallery does not make people want to go there, especially those who have never been before. This isn’t exactly radical, I know; but to be fair, it wasn’t always the case. In fact, Greek society came up with two important structures that shape the western world: Democracy and Theatre. The Greeks viewed it as their civic duty to attend a play. I love the Greeks. At Elm Street, our mission is to engage community with relevant art experiences every day. We strive to be rooted in the community, but realize that while it’s important to offer a gallery or a theater, it’s irrelevant unless we can engage the community. Existence does not equal engagement. We believe that a gallery is important, but not so that we can hang art for our guests to observe. We believe a new theatre venue is essential, but not to have guests simply sit and watch in silence and then leave. We truly believe it’s vital for a community to have a cultural home, where professional artists and community members are working on the same projects, and where a professional director can help a first-time actor discover something new. We have strived to engage the community by making programs to connect Cherokee residents with opening receptions, making programs relevant like with Curtains (opening this month),where the community will be able to partake in a mystery dinner theatre prior to the show. We are also creating a group of visionaries – volunteers particularly engaged to create culture and want to share that. We are rooted in the community, but our effort is to have the community create the culture. Really, the art is about engaging the community. If we’ve missed that, we’ve created a culture for observing. We want a culture for visionaries.
At Elm Street, our mission is to engage community with relevant art experiences every day.
Christopher Brazelton, a Florida State University graduate, works as the operations director for Elm Street Cultural Arts Village.
Scavenger Hunt a Unique Way to Explore City BY JENNA HILL
The third annual Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt is just around the corner. Soon, locals and tourists alike will have an exciting opportunity to experience Woodstock through a scavenger hunt, which is a free activity that takes participants on a journey through various areas in Woodstock; you will learn things and explore new and familiar places. Participants must complete as many of the 100 photo challenges included in the hunt as they can between Aug. 21 and Sept. 5. The winner will receive $100 in Downtown Dollars to spend at their favorite place in downtown Woodstock, along with various other prizes. Contestants can expect a variety of challenges during the scavenger hunt. You will learn about the history of Woodstock, perform an amusing task or make a funny face in your pictures, all while having a great time. The scavenger hunt is a great excuse to take family and friends to restaurants, shopping destinations, parks and places in the Woodstock area you may have never been. Past team members say that they have discovered new favorite restaurants they never tried or a trail to hike on they didn’t know existed.
You may find a new favorite shopping spot, eatery or Woodstock recreational facility that you love. Since the scavenger hunt takes place over a week, you will have plenty of time to fully explore this wonderful town. The photo challenges are scored on a scale depending on their degree of difficulty. Although you probably will not be able to finish all 100, choose wisely so you can get the most points out of each challenge. This is a great way to be creative and have fun with friends and family. Participants take photos with a camera or cell phone to have visual proof of completing the challenges in the scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt activity list will be available at 9 a.m. Aug. 21 on www.visitwoodstockga.com and the Downtown Woodstock Facebook page. Printed copies will be available at the Woodstock Visitors Center at 10 a.m. For more information contact the Woodstock Visitors Center 770-924-0406.
Jenna Hill is a Tourism Information Coordinator at the Woodstock Visitors Center. jehill@woodstockga.gov
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Saying Goodbye to
Cullen S.
Age 7, second grade Best part of summer: Going to basketball camp and the movies. Best part of going back to school: Doing multiplication and other math.
Daly M.
Age 10, fifth grade Best part of summer: Going to the beach with my whole entire family. We got to paddle board, kayak and play football on the beach. It was amazing! Best part of going back to school: Seeing my friends and I love learning math.
Carter S.
Age 7, second grade Best part of summer: I got to go to the pool whenever I wanted, got to go fishing with Dad in Destin, and I got to see my cousin. Best part of going back to school: I get to see all my friends.
Jake B.
Age 5, kindergarten
Emily S.
Best part of summer: Playing outside. Best part of going back to school: Going to school with my sister.
Age 11, sixth grade Best part of summer: Getting to sleep in, have sleepovers, go fun places, and spend time with my family. Best part of going back to school: I get to start middle school this year so I’m looking forward to meeting new friends and having a locker. 24
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Maddie B. Age 7, third grade
Best part of summer: Hanging out with friends. Best part of going back to school: Getting to see friends that I didn’t get to during summer.
While it’s sad to see summer come to an end, there is a lot of excitement among local students as they head back to the classroom.
Isabella K.
Age 7, second grader Best part of summer: Going to the aquarium and Mosquito Flats to ride bikes. Best part of going back to school: Seeing all my friends again.
Grant R.
Age 11, seventh grade Best part of summer: Going to Scotland. Best part of going back to school: Seeing my friends at school.
Ashley M. Age 10 (blue shirt)
Best part of summer: Playing with friends. Best part of going back to school: I am excited about making new friends.
Avery P.
Age 9 (blue goggles)
Chloe F.
Age 5, kindergarten Best part of summer: Going in the pool. Best part of going back to school: Meeting lots of friends and playing with them all the time!
Best part of summer: Playing with friends. Best part of going back to school: Can’t wait to make new friends.
Olivia K.
Age 7, second grade Best part of summer: Going to the Purple Hippo and the pool. Best part of going back to school: Making new friends.
Gracie F.
Age 8, third grade Best part of summer: It was nice and warm and I got to go to the pool. Best part of going back to school: Meeting new friends and doing science.
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An Adult Rendition of a Childhood Treat BY CLAIRE FROST
For so many years, the beginning of summer has been marked by the arrival of the ice cream man. He’d come into the neighborhood with the very Americana, yet somewhat wonky, electronic melody playing and all the children would stop their kickball games to get a smooth, cold, tasty treat. As an adult living in my first apartment, I remember walking to the corner with friends on Sundays to get organic, naturally made popsicles from The King of Pops, a local vendor who perched on a stool under a rainbow umbrella with a cart and a smile. It never dawned on me that I was still marking the beginning of summer with frozen treats, even in my mid-20s. With flavors like mint grapefruit, orange hibiscus and chocolate sea salt, we couldn’t resist those pops. I once played in a charity tennis tournament at a lovely swim and tennis community. From the courts I could hear children squealing with delight as they played on the water slide, a joyous sound of summer that was soon pierced by the electronic “ding, dong, ding” of an approaching ice cream truck. I was only mildly embarrassed that I shouted “Guys, it’s the ice cream man!” Once I looked around and realized only children were rushing to the truck, it took all of my adult strength not to leave the courts for a taste of childhood. I longed for a Chipwich or an Orange Creamsicle. After being stuck in the middle of that tennis match, unable to run for a treat from the ice cream truck, I went home and found my grandmother’s homemade ice cream recipe to cool me off. Homemade ice cream will tide me over until the next time the ice cream truck rolls by. Wait—do you hear that? I have to go.
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Homemade Chipwich Ice Cream 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups sugar 6 cups milk 4 cups light cream 2 tablespoons.vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt Chocolate chip cookies (optional) Semi-sweet chocolate chip morsels (optional)
Instructions Beat eggs until light. Add sugar gradually, beating until mixture thickens. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Freeze in ice-cream freezer. Spoon ice cream in between two soft chocolate chip cookies. (Roll on edge over semi-sweet chocolate chips if desired.) Place in freezer to harden.
Claire is the editor of House of Frost, a blog juggling family, fashion, food and furnishing with a little sparkle. HouseFrost.com
Helping Hands
Getting a Head Start on Special Christmas Wishlists BY JO ANN BLAIR BOATRIGHT
For most families, Christmas is about decorating, buying and wrapping presents, baking goodies and finding that one blown bulb that is keeping the tree dark. The holidays should be a time for celebration and joy, but they can be difficult for some. Last year I felt an urge to celebrate my blessings by helping others. That search led me to the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, tucked away in the Waleska countryside. The ranch is home to approximately 40 young men ages 8 to 18, who are in the something many experienced for Department of Family and the first time in their lives. The boys Children Services (DFCS) learned that there are still people with custody due to parental neglect good hearts, and I learned that I can’t or abuse. The boys live in wait until October to get started for homes with house parents on a this year. beautiful 300-acre ranch filled As the newly appointed volunteer with love and compassion. But donation coordinator for the Secret as the song says, there’s no Santa 2015 Christmas Drive, I’m place like home for the holidays. excited for the boys and can’t wait to Christmas, in particular, is see how our community will outdo last emotionally hard for the youth year’s success. who now call Goshen Valley There are several ways to help Jo Ann with her son Michael. their home. with the Christmas 2015 initiative. I knew about Goshen Valley Contact Goshen Valley’s director of development, Carley Stephens, at because a small group at our cstephens@goshenvalley.org or 770-345-9535, or contact church had been involved with the ranch by organizing me at joannblpc@gmail or 770-820-4751 for a list of small projects and outings and sharing their faith. My specific items you wish to donate or to arrange pick-up of mission became clear. your gifts. Goshen Valley will supply you with an in-kind Last October I visited the ranch to ask for a Christmas donation receipt for tax purposes. I would like to thank list from each boy. With more than 40 lists in hand, I everyone in our community for their generosity last year, began seeking contributions from family and friends. and I look forward to another amazing outpouring of love When I realized the enormity of the task, I decided to and generosity this year! go door to door for donations and approach Cherokee County merchants. The overwhelming generosity and support shown by our community last Christmas is why I call Cherokee County my home. Christmas 2014 was a Jo Ann Blair Boatright, a licensed professional counselor huge success, and the young men at Goshen Valley felt and a distinguished National Board Certified Counselor, lives in Towne Lake with husband Chad and son Michael. the love and warmth from their Cherokee County family, AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2015
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Teaching Many to Fish BY SUSAN SCHULZ
The coolest thing about Papa’s Pantry is that it represents both sides of the proverbial saying: “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life.” Since 1998, Papa’s Pantry has always been much more than a food pantry. Its mission is to partner with hard working men and women to help them get on their feet. The Masters Training Center, the educational division of Papa’s Pantry, is a holistic program where staff members work with families at their immediate point of need until they reach stabilization. Almost two decades ago, Papa’s founder, Lynne Saunders, came home from a mission trip to India with a new perspective on hunger. She vowed to do something to help those in our community who are in a food crisis; she understood that hunger and lack of nutritious foods are only symptoms of much deeper problems. Lack of funds, along with the inability to successfully manage household income, contributes to one of five households in Cherokee and Cobb counties that do not have enough food to eat, according to recent statistics. Lynne began collecting food and giving instructional classes to those in trouble, and those initial investments in helping disadvantaged families grew into the ministry that remains a vital part of our county today. Papa’s Pantry celebrates its 17th anniversary this year! The classes offered at The Master’s Training Center are open to everyone in the community, not just those in the food assistance program. Included in the stability training classes are Resume Writing, Interview Coaching, Creating a Professional Image, and Budgeting. Lynne Saunders started Papa’s Pantry in 1998. Papa’s Pantry also offers additional 28
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classes on Computer Basics, Mentoring and Organic Gardening, as well as camps for kids on healthy choices and childhood literacy. There is much to celebrate at Papa’s Pantry. Fifty-six percent of their clients experience success at attaining household stability, with a much higher rate (75 percent) for those who stay involved in Papa’s programs. One graduate said to the ministry, “I remember feeling so embarrassed when I called that first time for help. Your staff made me feel welcome and actually seemed excited to meet and talk to me. Your employment training is the best. In the interview, I felt as if my instructor was with me. I even sat the way she taught. I totally aced it and I am so excited to say, ‘I got the job!’” Another woman who left her abusive husband in Florida and brought her three children with her, ended up homeless and staying in various shelters. Despite living through all of that, she faithfully attended the employment strategies classes and landed a good-paying job. In her first budgeting meeting she said, “I don’t even have pots and pans to cook a meal.” Her instructor then realized she had left everything behind in Florida. This single mom’s confession launched an all out campaign to get this family’s apartment furnished. With help from Papa’s supporters — mission accomplished! There are many ways to get involved with this valuable ministry. Stocking the food pantry and tending to its organic garden are a couple of ways to volunteer for this multi-faceted ministry. Papa’s Pantry is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that operates on tax deductible gifts. No government funding is sought. Visit papaspantry.org for more information, or call 770-5914730 to find out how you can help.
Susan Schulz is a Bible teacher, author, wife, and mom of three grown children. She lives and plays along the Etowah River and loves serving at Watermarke Church.
Community
Teaching Our Children to Respect Law Enforcement BY SEAN KAUFMAN
Not all officers are nice. Few of them abuse their power, take advantage of situations, and use their job to push personal agendas. However, the media using YouTube videos showing an officer misbehaving – and then using it to label a profession – is wrong, and socially irresponsible. My brother was a police officer for 10 years. He loved his job, but quit law enforcement, saying, “I am not going to work for a city which does not work to protect me when I put my life on the line day in and day out.” I can only imagine how many officers are feeling this way right now. The United States of America is a country of laws. We follow the law or we face the consequences. You take those consequences away, and we become a nation where corruption, violence, and survival of the fittest – and richest – rule the nest. Parents have a huge impact on how their children choose to act with police officers. Several weeks ago at the Kroger in Towne Lake, my kids noticed someone arguing with a Woodstock police officer. Later, we overheard the person describing the incident to others, saying the officer was harassing. The story this person told was received with understanding and affirmation. Do I live in the “Twilight Zone?” The person telling the story was breaking the law, and was being held accountable for it; still, that person had the nerve to call it harassment.
I used this experience to teach my children about respecting the laws of this country and those who spend their lives enforcing them. I went home and pulled up the viral YouTube videos. After asking my children several questions, it was very clear to everyone that even when officers misbehaved, they did so as a result of individuals being disrespectful and non-compliant with police commands. So much could have been avoided if those people in the videos that were being detained by officers demonstrated restraint and respect toward law enforcement. There is a time and place to fight injustice, but it’s a recipe for unintentional disasters when doing so while adrenaline is flowing, and officers feel threatened, forcing them to make decisions in an instant. Teach your children this and teach them now! Fact is, I go to work in a suit. They go to work in a bulletproof vests. I am armed with a pen. They are armed with a gun. I say, “See you tonight.” They pray to return home at night. My family thanks all law enforcement officers in Cherokee County. We believe your service is heroic, and appreciate all you do. Sean Kaufman, an expert in behaviour change, specializes in life coaching and workforce motivation and owns The Texting Coach and Behavior-Based Improvement Solutions. sean@seankaufman.com
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EVERYDAY Identifying people in need in our community. Jacob Hobby
(Featured March 2015) received his handicapped accessible van.
John Lemoine
(Featured December 2014) has made amazing progress with therapy. “Our family would like to thank you for sharing his story and thank those who donated toward his therapy. John’s therapy and strong determination is paying off. He is now able to stand with a walker without assistance, perform lunges with help, push-ups, and can leg press 75 pounds. This has helped him gain independence and live a fun life. He continues therapy three days a week at Project Walk Atlanta and Shepherd. He is now driving and is able to spend time with all of his good friends.” ~ Lori
Faith McDonnell
(Featured May 2015) received her daddy’s kidney on June 30, 2015 “In November, we learned that our daughter Faith would require a kidney transplant within the year. Thankfully her daddy, Scott, was a match, and the fast and scary process began. On June 30, Scott donated his kidney to Faith. Today, Faith’s kidney function is better than it has been in four years and improving every day; Scott is back to normal. We want to thank all of our friends, neighbors and church family for their love, prayers, support and food! We want to thank everyone whose donations to COTA allowed this to happen quickly for us! We especially glorify God!” ~ Kelly McDonnell
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“Jacob and I have so many people to thank for making this possible. First, we must thank Jacob’s school therapists, April and Brianne, who cared and shared Jacob’s story with Everyday Angels. Thank you to the Junior Service League for bravely selecting Jacob as their recipient for this year’s golf and tennis tournaments; raising $8,000 toward the purchase of the van. We must also thank the students, families, administration, and PTA of our great school, Clark Creek Elementary and Chuy’s restaurant, that rallied, donated, and fundraised. Collectively, a total of $28,000 was raised in five months! Finally, we must thank Mobility Works in Marietta for helping us find a van and working within our budget. Jacob is now able to get around and enjoy life thanks to your generous donations. It gives us such a warm feeling to live among people with such good hearts. Thank you for making life much easier for my sweet boy and our family.” ~ Gina
Chase Doss
(Featured April 2015) received his service dog, Brooklyn. “For the past three months Brooklyn has been in our home with Chase and the family. In that time she has detected a seizure episode, allowed our family to be more active in the community, and has traveled with us. Thank you to everyone who has supported our efforts in providing a service dog for our son!” ~ Michele Doss
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, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, 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.
Rob’s Rescues This dog is Greg. He is about 3 years old. He likes squishy toys and is very sweet. He likes toys and treats and kids. He is very fast. Greg has been at the shelter since April. This cat’s name is Nessa. She is very snuggly. She lay down on my book so I couldn’t write and she wouldn’t get off. She is 2 years old and is very fluffy.
I really liked judging the dog show at Woodstock Dog Days of Summer. There is a pet food collection bin at the Visitors’ Center in downtown Woodstock. I am going to be collecting pet food for the River Church food pantry. People who go to the food pantry might need dog and cat food too.
Rob’s Rescues
now has a Facebook page!
I’m Rob Macmillan and I’m on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. These animals are at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 1015 Univeter Road, Canton. Contact me at robsrescues@gmail.com
Dance for His Glory Committed to a quality dance education.
CCS Classes For students K-12 Contact Elaine Stephens elainestephens@yahoo.com
Classes offered at First Baptist Church Woodstock and Cherokee Christian School
FBCW Classes For students ages 21/2 -18 Registration for Fall classes open through August 28.
Go to www.danceforhisglory.net to register for Summer Camp and 2015-16 Classes.
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Consignment Sale Guide CHURCH
EVERYTHING must change
Outfitting your children with new back to school clothes is a little easier with bargains found in consignment sales. If you check ahead of time, you may be able to consign outfits your children have outgrown and get a new wardrobe at the same time!
July 31-Aug. 2
• All 4 Kids Woodstock - www.all4kids.com Times: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: His Hands Church, 550 Molly Ln. Woodstock
Aug. 6-8
• All 4 Kids Cobb County Fairgrounds - www.all4kids.com Times: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: Cobb County fairgrounds, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta
Aug. 14-15
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• Canton First Baptist Kids Sale - www.fbckidssale.com Times: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Location: Canton First Baptist Church, 1 Mission Point • Lil’ Blessings - lilblessings@kfbc.org Times: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 N. Main St.
Aug. 20-22
• Lil Lambs Closet - www.lil-lambs.org Times: 6-8 p.m. Thursday ($5 admission fee per adult), 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: Marietta First United Methodist Church, Whitlock Avenue
Aug. 21-22
• The Blessing Line - www.blessingline.com Times: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday Location: First Baptist Church Woodstock, 11905 Highway 92. • Wildwood Kidz-Sense - www.kidzsense.org Times: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: Wildwood Baptist Church, 4801 Wade Green Road, Acworth • All 4 Kids East Cobb/Marietta - www.all4kids.com Times: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: Mt. Paran North Church of God, 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta
Aug. 22
• Tots to Tweens - www.nowamom.org Times: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta
Aug. 27-29
• Due West Treasure Chest - www.duewest.org Times: 9:30 a.m.-7.p.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday Location: 3965 Due West Road, Marietta • Green With Envy - www.greenwithenvykids.com Times: Private preview event Thursday, 9 a.m-6 p.m. Friday, 9 am.-5 p.m. Saturday Location: Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, Cumming
Aug. 27-30
• Restoration Kids - www.restorationchurchna.org Times: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday ($5 per family), 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 am.-2:30 p.m., 1-4 p.m. Sunday Location: Restoration Church of God, 410 Rucker Road, Alpharetta/Milton/Roswell
Aug. 28-29
• Pass It On - www.acworthumc.org/passiton/ Times: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: Acworth United Methodist Church, 4340 Collins Circle
Sept. 10-12
• Angel’s Attic - www.johnscreekumc.org Times: 4-8 pm. Thursday (volunteers and sellers only), 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Location: John’s Creek UMC, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road
Sept. 11-12
• Roswell UMC - www.roswellumc.org/rumck Times: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday Location: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd. 32
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Treasure Hunting Turns Up Summer Gold BY MATT NEAL
“Nearly 200 years ago,” I told my son, “people were in our backyard. Gold miners, looking to get rich.” We squatted at the creek behind our house. My son held an old pickax he’d inherited from his grandfather, and I held a gold mining pan. What were we doing in such a strange circumstance? We were bonding. My son and I were finding common ground in our interests—my love of history and his typical boyhood interest in looking for treasure. He dug up the rocks and then we swished them around, but found nothing. That’s not quite true. We didn’t find gold, but we struck paydirt on memories. I told him the history of gold mining in North Georgia. Until the California gold rush that began at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, this was the place to be if you had that gleam in your eye. I told my son about various other gems that people find in the foothills of the oldest mountains on Earth. He was enthralled. He found pieces of broken glass and was sure they were “gem shards.” With his sister away at summer camp, this was his time to have my attention. I took him to a spot a few miles up Bells Ferry Road. It was an old cemetery behind a church. We don’t normally make cemeteries a regular part of our family adventures, but this one was different. It held the bodies
of some of those old miners. People who lived nearly two centuries ago had tried to find gold in the very spot where he builds forts and catches minnows. Boaters and fishermen on Lake Allatoona are often unaware that right along the shore are the remains of an old stamp mill and an old smelter. They look quaint; the remaining brickwork is covered in vines. I told my son that eventually gold miners realized Dahlonega had better pickings. The local history of gold mining is all but lost to antiquity. My son was fascinated. I think a trip to Dahlonega is in store for us. In the great scheme of things, our children’s lives with us are fleeting. Every minute wasted is a memory we will never have. Find a common interest, anything to continue strengthening that bond.
We didn’t find gold, but we struck pay-dirt on memories.
Matt Neal is a freelance writer who has lived in Woodstock with his wife since 1999. He can be reached at www. mattnealwriter@yahoo.com.
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The Secret To Having A True BFF BY BETH HERMES
We live in a world of acronyms. We OMG and LOL over things that astonish and/or amuse us, often with our BFFs. After reading tweets and hashtag status updates from other people, I wondered: how many BFFs is a person allowed to have? “Best” (as in “Best Friends Forever”) is a superlative adjective, defined as “better than all others in quality or value.” In my mind, that means there’s only one – not multiples who can share the title. I celebrated my birthday the first week in July, and was grateful to hear from many friends and family members (ah, the wonders of social media!), but my BFF topped them all: Annie sent a gift that was hand-addressed by her, in a box, with a card, and both the gift and the card made me LOL! Not only that, but she sent birthday wishes on Facebook AND called me on the phone. The BFF Trifecta, if ever there was one! A friend and colleague of mine mentioned over lunch one afternoon that she frequently sees posts between me and my BFF, and she asked how long we have known each other, how we met and how we’ve managed to stay close. Her inquiry gave me pause because, to tell the truth, I have no idea how we’ve remained close for so long, and neither does Annie.
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The first two answers were easy. We met in 1979, when I started taking horseback riding lessons at a little barn on Long Island. Annie was in charge of cleaning stalls and grooming horses. She’s a year older than I, and attended school in a different district. About the only thing we had in common was the horses. Thirty-six years later, we still have that, plus a shared history that transcends the differences that came with our careers, husbands, kids, and life’s ups and downs. As for the longevity of our friendship, there’s a certain comfort in celebrating, mourning, venting, or simply sharing with someone who knows you very well. A BFF is similar to the relationship with a spouse; it begins with a shared interest and grows with respect, and BFFs don’t let months or miles get in the way. Maybe that’s the difference: with a true Best Friend Forever, there are no shortcuts, no acronyms, just a long, shared road.
For more than 26 years, Beth Hermes has written for magazines, newspapers and online publications. beth@eirismarketing.com.
Park-Hopping through the Cities Cherokee County municipalities offer many parks where you and your family can enjoy outdoor recreation
Woodstock
Parks and Recreation Department was awarded Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) accreditation in October 2013. www.woodstockga.gov.
• The Park at City Center: In downtown
• Springfield Park: A heavily shaded facility just
• Dupree Park: Located on Neese Road south of
• Olde Rope Mill Park: At the end of Rope Mill
• Dobbs Road Park: Off Main Street, just east of
• Woofstock Park: Dog park on Dupree Road with
Woodstock, features a gazebo, benches, a Woodstock War Memorial and park fountain.
Arnold Mill Road, the park has a large playground, restrooms, four tennis courts, two basketball courts, 1/4 mile walking trail, a fishing pond and two park pavilions.
Chattahoochee Technical College. the park features a 1/4 mile walking trail, park benches and a community garden.
north of Highway 92 on Springfield Drive with picnic tables, benches and a small playground. Road, the area features multiple mountain bike and multiuse trails, park benches, picnic tables, park pavilion with grill and a scenic overlook/ fishing platform.
shade structures, fountains, and large and small breed off-leash areas.
Holly Springs
Provides recreational and leisure opportunities for the whole family. The city offers such facilities as playgrounds, walking trails, a ball field and a picnic pavilion. 770-345-5536. www.hollyspringsga.us.
• Barrett Park: Holly Springs’ first major recreational
area features a playground and a walking trail, which meanders through a scenic natural area. The 13-acre park is located on Park Lane, just off Hickory Road across from Holly Springs Elementary School.
• JC Mullins Park: Includes a regulation-sized
baseball field that is home to several teams. Surrounding the ball field is a walking trail, tot lot and picnic pavilion. Located off Holly Springs Parkway behind the Crossroads School.
• J.B. Owens Park: Named
for the late James Baxter “J.B.” Owens, the last agent at the city’s historic train depot. The 33-acre park, features a playground, a pavilion for public use, natural and concrete trails and an open play field. Located on Hickory Road near Harmony on the Lakes subdivision.
Canton
Offers community events in area parks to bring the community together, inspire physical activity, social growth and create pride in the city. Parks are open daily 6 a.m.-11 p.m. 770-704-1500. www.canton-georgia.com.
• Boling Park: Includes a gravel walking track with
exercise stations, tennis courts, three baseball/softball fields, outdoor basketball court, playground area, pavilion available for rental, picnic areas, soccer fields, handball/racquetball courts, hiking trail and restroom facilities. On Marietta Highway near Cherokee High.
• Brown Park: Playground area and toddler swings, picnic tables and gazebo on E. Marietta Street.
• Burge Park: Features basketball court, swings and slide. On Burge Street.
• Cannon Park: Gazebo and benches in the center of historic downtown.
• Etowah River Park: Located at 600 Brown
Industrial Parkway. Facilities include rectangular field for athletic activities, 1/2 mile walking track, canoe/kayak
Cannon Park
launch, bridge crossing over Etowah River, amphitheater available for rentals, pavilion available for rentals, playground area, restroom facilities and concessions.
• Harmon Park: Two baseball/softball fields, batting cages, restroom facilities and concessions.
• Heritage Park: Multipurpose path in downtown Canton.
• McCanless Park: On Muriel Street. Includes picnic pavilions and a small building.
• Paw Park: Dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs to run and play. 135 Juniper Street.
• Reservoir Park: Boat/canoe/kayak launch. Located
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Compass Prep Academy 404-643-9424 www.compassprep.org info@compassprep.org
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ducation is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. It’s important to recognize learning differences and make necessary adaptations to meet the needs of students. That’s the philosophy of Compass Prep Academy, which was founded in 2005 by Laura George. And Laura should know. She and her husband Brent have 11 children and more than a dozen grandchildren. After home educating for 20 years, Laura started Compass Prep as an extension of the type of education she offered her own children. The Woodstock academy, fully accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission for preschool through high school, is a “non-traditional learning community,” according to Laura. “Compass Prep is a unique organic learning community which, because of a philosophy of focus and flexibility, allows both the driven and the discouraged students to work side by side on a path toward success and, like a family, often encouraging one another along the way.”
“We love our Compass family! We have been shown another side of education that I didn’t realize existed. My child is learning while at the same time having fun. He is not limited and reprimanded like in public school for being a ‘normal, active’ boy. My children are part of a community of like-minded individuals who care about children more than test scores. Best decision we ever made making the switch! Love our Compass family!”
Parent of elementary and high school students
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“When I was at Compass, I always loved the nurturing environment where we were free to explore and learn what interested us; we were always encouraged to pursue our passions, and that goes a long way in shaping a student/ person.” Graduate, Class of 2009
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roach Meets Every Student’s Needs Unique Mission: To help students find their sense of direction and prepare for the journey into adulthood.
Compass Prep prepares students for more than college. Some students need traditional college. Many do not. Compass Prep students are led on a path to success by opening their eyes to a broad scope of possibilities after high school, a vision that includes college but also presents so many more opportunities.
Unique Method: Through personal development, purposeful academics, community exploration and cross cultural experiences.
“Compass has truly impacted my life. It has given me a family that I can always depend on and shown me that no matter what, I am loved.” Valeria Perez, Class of 2015
Compass Prep’s methods are not driven by the Common Core State Standards or standardized tests. Through small multi-aged communities, students experience projects and literature-based learning that inspires critical thinking, not the memorization and recitation that characterizes traditional school. Students are able to spend more time focusing on their own interests in a flexible, family-oriented environment.
Unique Mindset: In the context of a Christian mindset and a biblical worldview.
Everyone has a mindset, a paradigm, a way he or she views the world in which decisions must be made and problems solved with sound judgment. Compass Prep seeks to follow and apply the teachings of Jesus to every area of life. The first step is to foster an environment of loving acceptance regardless of the student’s background, personal faith and philosophy. An experienced staff makes every effort to model Christ with love and patience, serving students who need a place to be themselves, begin healing after a life crisis, find encouragement in their learning struggles, or simply have cheerleaders who help them move quickly toward their desired goals in life. photo by Kim Bates
“If you ask me what I like about Compass, I would say the relaxed environment and the teachers are laid back.” Middle school student
“I love Compass Prep because it is a safe environment for all to come and learn, be creative and explore!” Parent of two graduates and two current high schoolers
Compass Prep would like to acknowledge their business sponsors Modern Woodmen of America, Morgan’s Ace Hardware, Kroger, Chick-fil-A, Zaxby’s, Lifetime Fitness, and Target
“Compass is a safe place where students are accepted and able to be themselves. Everyone is allowed to be their own unique self without being judged.”
Parent of Compass graduate, Class of 2011
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Incumbency Advantage and Consecutive Term Limits BY STATE REP. MICHAEL CALDWELL
In 2012, after my election and prior to being sworn into my seat in the Georgia House of Representatives, I introduced a constitutional amendment that would bring consecutive term limits to members of our Georgia House and Senate. Discussing term limits isn’t always the most popular conversation starter in a room full of incumbent legislators, but over three years it is my hope that my colleagues have come to understand and respect my passion for the issue. Since the 2012 introduction with just one co-sponsor, we’re now nearing a dozen others who have signed on. In the past, I have written in this publication about my preference for consecutive term limits over absolute term limits for legislative bodies. Absolute term limits, as we have placed on our governor and our president, limit the number of terms a person can hold an office in his or her lifetime. Consecutive term limits, as have been placed on state legislatures like Arizona’s and I am proposing for Georgia, limit the number of terms a person can hold an office in a row. When arguments are made for term limits, people tend to focus on the need to pull greedy politicians out of their lifelong seats. Counter arguments are made that the process can throw the baby out with the bath water. Typically each side goes back and forth with variations of these arguments until one is out of breath or both are frustrated to exhaustion. Either way, as long as it is done consecutively, I believe we’re missing the heart of the benefit that comes from limiting terms. Our proposal would require that representatives and senators serve no more than four two-year terms in a row. That would mean the legislator would serve eight years. After taking two years off from the office, the legislator could then choose to run again. Consecutive term limits in this model provide two main benefits to the electorate in my opinion. First, it requires an incumbent to spend two years each decade remembering what it’s like to have someone else pushing the buttons on that voting machine on his or her behalf. Second, and most importantly, it requires at least once each decade that each incumbent runs against a currently sitting incumbent. The issue that drives my passion with term limits is an issue known as incumbency advantage. Incumbency advantage is difficult
to quantify, but it is widely accepted that those who hold an office receive a tremendous advantage in the polls simply for being in the office. Many will think it ironic to read an elected official writing about an advantage that he receives by default by currently holding office. I have always found it upsetting to think that I have an advantage over a challenger not because I have performed one way or another, but simply because I hold a title. In campaigning these past several years, we have made several decisions to minimize our incumbency advantage. The first is by returning my war chest at the end of each election. When we have money left in our campaign account at the end of an election, we send it back in equal amounts to our donors to give them the choice about whether or not to donate again. This puts me back on a level financial playing field with a new challenger. The second is by term limiting myself. This means that at the end of eight years (at max) I will voluntarily leave my House seat to sit out a term. If I were to decide to come back after that term, it would force me to run against a sitting incumbent representative. If a returning candidate can win back the seat without the incumbency advantage, that candidate has earned back the support of the voters. By implementing consecutive term limits, we are able to effectively eliminate incumbency advantage for each legislative office at least once a decade. This is what makes me passionate about the issue. How do you feel about term limits? If you ever have any questions for me, please feel free to call me at 678-523-8570 or email me at Michael@ caldwellforhouse.com. You can also meet me at one of my weekly coffees with District 20 nearly every Saturday at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock.
By implementing consecutive term limits, we are able to effectively eliminate incumbency advantage for each legislative office at least once a decade.
Michael Caldwell is the state representative for District 20, which includes Towne Lake and Woodstock. He can be reached at 678-523-8570 or email him at Michael@ CaldwellForHouse.com.
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Entitlement State BY MIKE LITREL, MD
I walked outside to pick up the Saturday morning paper, and I suppressed an expletive as my bare foot met with a prickly Georgia pine cone. A storm the night before had strewn the yard with them. Stepping gingerly on my injured extremity, I thought of my two boys inside, comfortably glued to the television on this beautiful summer morning. Inspiration struck. Limping into the family room, I declared an employment opportunity: a fee to pick up the pine cones on the front lawn. Ensconced before the boob tube, the boys were at first reluctant. But in the end I was persuasive, and they emerged, interested in lining their pockets to the tune of a nickel per cone. Two boys and a yard full of pine cones—there was the inevitable laughter, screaming and a bit of crying. The boys competed, throwing for distance, accuracy, and of course, trying to nail each other from time to time. But they were flushed from the exercise and appeared happy when they dragged their bags of pine cones to me for final inspection. As I surveyed my cone-less lawn and counted what they had collected, I silently congratulated myself for my fatherhood leadership. I was unaware of the impending conflict. Tyler, 12 years old at the time, had collected twice as many pine cones as his 9-year-old brother Joseph. At final count, Tyler
had earned close to $10, and Joseph $5. I considered this darn good pay for unskilled and undisciplined labor. But Joseph looked at the five dollar bill in his hand with deep unhappiness. It wasn’t fair that Tyler had gotten more! Tyler, exuberant in his brother’s misery, gloatingly shoved his Alexander Hamilton in Joseph’s face. I chased Tyler away and sat down with Joseph to explain, to make sure he understood. Yet, no matter what I said to him, Joseph couldn’t—or wouldn’t—see the fairness. He persisted with his question: He‘d worked just as long as Tyler; why did Tyler get twice as much? Frustrated, I finally resorted to sarcasm. “Well, Joseph, I guess you figured it out,” I said with great sincerity. “The real reason is because I love Tyler... twice... as much... as I love you.” I held up two fingers for emphasis. Any concern I‘d harbored in the back of my mind about continued on page 71 Dr. Mike Litrel, author of two books on faith-health connection, is a board certified OB/GYN and specialist in pelvic reconstructive surgery at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. www.cherokeewomenshelth.com.
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Senior Sense Remembering School Days BY DELIA HALVERSON
This time of year brings back many memories for those of us watching our grandchildren prepare to go back to school. In addition to my own memories, I have some that my mother shared with me about her experiences as a student. She went to school with her father as her teacher in New Mexico. Her mother stayed on the land where they homesteaded, and my grandfather took my mother with him to the one-room school where he taught. They lived in the back of the school during the week. One of the eight schools I attended had two rooms. My son also went to a two-room school in a town of 92 people and had only one other child in his first grade. Then we moved to two different towns of about 2,000 people. When we moved to East Cobb, our children’s high school had more than 2,000 students—quite a difference. Schools have changed greatly since then, but I imagine that any of you reading this column can remember a special school you attended. School reunions are interesting if you enjoy people watching. I never attended my early school reunions because all the people seemed to do was talk about how far they had gone in their careers or how wonderful their children were. Then
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I decided to go to Key West for my 45th reunion. What a surprise! We talked about the “remember when’s” and it was really a joy! Since then I’ve attended a couple of 50th reunions, one for a high school where I spent only two years. It was a reunion for the entire school because the classes were so small. One graduating class had only 13 members. The school also consolidated with another small-town school a couple of years after my class graduated. As we grow older, we begin to realize the importance of our friendships of previous years. I have no real close friends from high school since we moved a lot, but I do appreciate those with whom I can say, “Remember when...?” I also realize the importance of passing those memories down to my grandchildren. That’s a part of their heritage!
Delia writes books and leads workshops internationally. She and her husband settled in Woodstock after living in eight states. Their children and grandchildren live nearby.
A Busy Fall in Store for Silver Roamers The Cherokee Recreation and Parks Department offers an active group for senior citizens called the Silver Roamers. For a $24 yearly fee, members can attend monthly gatherings for fellowship and to discuss upcoming events. Members get discounts on trips and events, and win prizes through the Roamers Mileage Club. Non-members can take part in day and overnight excursions, but the cost is a little more. For more details, call Frankie Sanders at 770-924-7768. www.crpa.net.
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Appalachian Outfitters Chestatee River/Shenanigans Irish Pub
Country Living Fair
A two-hour beginner kayak class down the Chestatee River, with far and few gentle rapids, remote, and beautiful scenery. Lunch at the Irish pub after the river trip. Bring a towel, snacks, water and a change of clothes. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Recreation Center or 8:30 a.m. Boys and Girls Club. Cost is $55 for members, $65 for non‐members.
Travel to Stone Mountain to see what this Country Living magazine event has to offer. Shop for antiques, vintage, specialty food, handcrafted jewelry, home décor’, clothing, art, pottery, pocketbooks, seeds, plants and attend seminars, cooking demos and more. Lunch is on your own with on-site vendors. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Boys and Girls Club or 9 a.m. at the Recreation Center. Cost is $25 members, $35 non-members.
Aug. 27 Center for Civil and Human Rights/Mary Mac’s Tea Room
The museum is dedicated to the achievements of the civil rights movement in the U. S. and the broader worldwide human rights movement, and is designed to be a safe space for visitors to explore the fundamental rights of all human beings so that they leave inspired and empowered to join the ongoing dialogue about human rights in their communities. Lunch after the museum tour. Meet at 8:30 a.m. the Boys and Girls Club or 9 a.m. at the Recreation Center. Cost is $50 for members, $60 for non‐members.
Sept. 11 Mansell House and Gardens/Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
A trip to the Mansell House and Gardens in Alpharetta, a beautiful and unique 1912 Queen Anne style house with collections of Alpharetta and old Milton County historical and genealogical information. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Recreation Center or 9 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Club. Cost is $35 for members, $45 for non-members.
Sept. 17 Jaemor Farms/Sweet House BBQ
Visit to Jaemor Farms in Alto, nestled in the North Georgia mountains, for apple picking, behind the scenes tour of the farm, honeybee hive, gift shop and more. Restaurant is on site. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Recreation Center or 8:30 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Club. Cost is $35 for members, $45 for non-members.
Oct. 5-8 Lexington, KY (overnight trip)
Non-members also are welcome to go on this road trip, the cost of which is $550 for a double room or $750 for single. Nonrefundable deposit due right away with final payment due Sept. 30.
Senior citizens visit the Tate House.
Nov. 12 Earl Smith Strand Theatre/Marietta Local
Guided tour covers three unseen floors at the theatre. Lunch at Marietta Local after the tour. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Club or 9 a.m. at the Recreation Center. Cost is $45 members, $55 non-members.
Never Roam Alone Water Club Stay active, healthy, socialize, and have fun at the Cherokee Aquatic Center and walk in the Recreation Pool. Please check in at the front desk before entering the pool. 2-3 p.m. daily through Sept. 30. Free to Silver Roamers members.
Gentle Joints Low impact aerobics and strength training class designed specifically for mature adults and individuals with joint challenges. Class format will vary among instructors. The class may include the use of hand weights, stability balls, and various resistance equipment such as bands, Pilate’s circles, and mini‐balls. The class is geared toward issues relevant to this age group such as balance, flexibility, strength, posture, cardio‐pulmonary fitness, and exercises to target bone density, mobility and joint issues. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays in the aerobics room of the Recreation Center. Cost is $30 per month. AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2015
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Thrifty Finds FOR NIFTY MINDS BY CHANTEL ADAMS | CHANLYNNADAMS@GMAIL.COM
I have never been called thrifty, but with the school year upon us, I have found myself a bit cash-strapped, what with all the school fees and school supplies and school clothes and what-not. This shopping guide is my attempt to work the system… in a good way!
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You’ve probably heard tales of people finding things like genuine fur coats and valuable depression glass at places like Goodwill. I’ve never been that lucky, but on a recent trip to the Canton store I did score these books. At just $0.77 a piece, you can donate them to your local library or build your own. Dick and Jane, plus these three highly acclaimed books written by award-winning authors. All the books I found here were in excellent condition and at 90 percent off, you can’t beat the value.
2. My daughter had a third grade teacher who gave the kids
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a peppermint before every test. The teacher swore that the peppermints helped the kids remember and regurgitate important information. It may or may not be true. I later found out my daughter hoarded her mints in her desk all year. Of course, I’m willing to try anything that will help my kids do better in school. You can shoot me an email and let me know if this one is just an old teacher’s tale or if it really works. Purchase a giant tub of mints for $9.49 at the Staples next to Ingles supermarket in Canton.
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3. The big kids are going back to school, but that’s no reason for the little ones to
feel left out. You can make your little guys feel included by gathering supplies at the Dollar Tree in Canton on Marietta Highway or in Woodstock at the corner of Bells Ferry Road and Eagle Drive. These buckets and bins can be customized with a dryerase marker and filled with crayons, pencils, notebooks and glue sticks. Available in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes, you can coordinate the color scheme to match your house. Everything you see here was just $1 each.
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Now that everyone is back from vacation, my pantry and fridge are quickly shrinking. Recently, I popped in to the local Aldi. Aldi is definitely not your fully stocked, full service grocery store, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that in addition to the enormous boxes of fruit chewies and cookies, the store also sells organic produce. Yes, organic! And you won’t believe these prices. Lunch boxes and snack time, rejoice!
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HVAC Terms Homeowners Need to Know BY DON JAPE
It’s not fair, really. When your furnace or air conditioner breaks down, you are at a disadvantage when talking to a contractor about heating and cooling. You’re not an expert in heating. You haven’t gone to air conditioning school. To get to the root of the repair or understand what features you want in your upgrade, you need a crash course in HVAC terms. • Air handler. The component of the heating and cooling system that helps move air through the ducts and into your home. • BTU. The unit of measurement that is the amount of energy required to increase temperature. For cooling, it is the amount of heat that’s removed from the home. • Compressor. Used by an air conditioner and heat pump to move refrigerant through the system to cool the home. • Condenser coil. The outdoor coil that releases heat from refrigerant. • Ducts. The HVAC system component that has flexible tubes that snake throughout the home. Heating and cooling are delivered through the ducts to the living spaces. • Evaporator coil. The indoor coil that absorbs heat energy inside the living spaces. • Load calculation. An analysis of the home’s heating and cooling requirements, or how much heat the furnace is required to produce to make a comfortable home, and how much cooling and dehumidifying is required from the air conditioner. • SEER. The seasonal energy efficiency ratio shows the cooling efficiency of an air conditioner or heat pump. • HSPF. The heating seasonal performance factor rates the efficiency of heat pumps in heating mode. • AFUE. The annual fuel utilization efficiency number shows the efficiency of a gas furnace, rating its effectiveness at converting gas to energy. This rating is the easiest to understand, as a 95 percent AFUE-rated furnace uses 95 percent of the fuel to generate heat energy, while losing only 5 percent up the flue, or elsewhere. • Two-stage cooling (or heating). This type of unit can operate at two “stages” of heating or cooling. One is higher and uses more energy, while the other is lower and uses less energy. The unit automatically adjusts the comfort stage based on the heating and cooling requirements. • Variable-speed motor. Much like the two-stage heating/ cooling system, the variable-speed motor adjusts the capacity at which it operates, based on the load. Its advantages include temperature consistency, better dehumidification and reduced operational noise. • Zoning. A strategy for grouping areas of the home with similar heating and cooling modes to drive efficiency and comfort. It works in conjunction with thermostats installed in the zones and dampers installed in the ductwork, which open and close as necessary to release or prohibit the flow of conditioned air into the zones.
Dan Jape is the owner or Reliable Heating & Air. He can be reached at 770-594-9969. AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2015
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First Step to Becoming an Actor: Headshots BY JESSICA LEIGH SMITH
The Downtown Buzz is held at the Chambers at City Center (8534 Main Street) on the last Friday of the month and begins at 8 a.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information on the Downtown Buzz program or to suggest a topic for consideration, please contact Mitzi at 770592-6056 • downtownwoodstock.org/downtown-buzz Presentation:
August 28
Topic: Cherokee Office of Economic Development Speaker: Misti Martin, President Business, individual and non-profit memberships are available
A good headshot does two things: It gets you an audition and it looks like you. Let’s suppose your headshot looks like a 21-year-old hippie college student, but you walk in the room looking like a 27-yearold lawyer. You have ensured you will not get the part of the college student, annoyed the casting director for wasting his time, and possibly prevented yourself from getting the role for which you are actually perfect. First, you must decide who you are; what types of roles can you play? What is your age range? What makes you unique? No one can play every role. No one is going to ask me to play a drugged-up prostitute. And even if I could work really hard on portraying that character, someone else is going to walk into that audition looking exactly right for the part, so it is useless for me to expend energy trying to be someone I am not. Are you a great mom? What kind of mom are you? Stern? Loving? Would you make a great bodyguard or police officer? Then don’t try out for the white collar CEO roles. You also need a good handle on how old you look. Your age range is the five to seven year span that others think you fall into. Don’t rely on your own judgment. Ask at least 20 people who don’t know you very well how old they think you are and what adjectives they feel describe you. Tally the answers and that will give you an idea of your age range and type. Then, look at current TV shows and films. Watch for the smaller roles and use those adjectives to discover which types of roles you would play. You can search online for local photographers, but check out their websites before committing to one - they should have a gallery of work. Your acting headshots will not look like corporate headshots. Interview a few photographers. Talk with each of your favorites over the phone to make sure you have a connection, in order to have a relaxing and fun shoot. You can expect to spend between $250 and $400 for two to three looks. You need at least one film shot and one commercial shot. Take a lot of outfits to your session, and with the help of the photographer, pick two or three sets of clothes. These are your “looks.” While wearing each outfit, take both film and commercial shots. Professional headshots are typically very close shots, usually from the top of your head to no lower than your collarbone. Some might be ¾ shots to your waist, but stay in the tight frame, because a lot of casting is done online, and tight shots make better thumbnail images. continued on page 71
Jessica Leigh Smith lives in Cherokee County with her family. Jessica is also an actress and producer. JessicaLeighSmith.com and Facebook.com/NotFinishedInc.
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Georgia Canyons are Natural Wonders BY LYNNE WATTS
If you weren’t able to visit the Grand Canyon this summer, you may want to see two of Georgia’s own canyons, which offer spectacular views, fascinating history and challenging hiking trails. Providence Canyon is 150 miles south of Atlanta and is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. Known as the Little Grand Canyon, it was created by poor farming techniques in the late 1800s that resulted in soil erosion and massive gullies, some as deep as 150 feet. While you are there, check out the gift shop where you can watch a video detailing the history of the canyon. Visit during the month of August when the rare plumleaf azalea is blooming against the backdrop of the natural soil colors of pink, orange, red and green to create a photographer’s paradise. Enjoy views of the canyons from the rim or follow the trails to explore the deepest canyons below. The more adventurous can pitch a tent and camp out along a back country trail that winds through mixed forest. Camping, cottages and efficiency units are also available nearby at Florence Marina State Park on the 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George. http://gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon. Another of the state’s natural wonders is Tallulah Gorge in the northeastern part of the state. A canyon formation that is three miles long and 1,200 feet deep, the gorge was created by a series of waterfalls that were dammed by the Georgia Power Co. in 1912. The name Tallulah comes from a Native American word for “terrible,” since tradition had it that the gorge was a
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home for evil spirits. Today the evil spirits are replaced with day visitors and outdoor adventurers. Tightrope walkers have twice been challenged to cross the gorge and the towers used by Karl Wallenda on his 1970 walk are still visible. Visit the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center, where you can learn about the rich history of this Victorian resort town. Visitors can hike along the rim and venture across a suspension bridge that sways 80 feet above the rock bottom for outstanding views of the river and waterfalls. There is also a paved path that is perfect for strollers or bicycles. A permit is necessary to hike to the bottom of the gorge. Mountain bikers can enjoy a challenging 10-mile trail. The park offers monthly guided experiences including a quartermile hike to the site of Wallenda’s tightrope walk across the gorge. Are you a night owl? Sign up for a full moon hike that will take you down the stairs, across the suspension bridge and along the rim under the full moon. http://gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge.
Lynne Watts is an author, speaker, coach, mom and a retired Cherokee County School District counselor. She can be reached at www.lynnewatts.com.
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Gardening for a Gluten-free Lifestyle BY TONI ANN ISLES
Gluten-free (GF) products are, on average, 242 percent more expensive than their gluten counterparts, according to a study conducted by the National Center of Biotechnology Information. If you’re gluten intolerant, you’re all too familiar with this statistic. GF products often require specialty ingredients, such as expensive flour substitutes. Combine costly ingredients with a bit of price gouging, and you’ve got yourself a pricey product. What’s a cost-conscious GF-er to do? Get to gardening, that’s what! Maintaining a small home garden is an easy way to enjoy healthy foods without spending a fortune. Ripe, juicy fruits, freshly-picked vegetables, and tasty legumes are all naturally gluten-free and packed with vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting antioxidants. Not to mention, a home garden yields far more per dollar than what you’d spend on supermarket produce. And saving money on fruits and vegetables leaves you with extra cash for other GF goodies, such as bread or cereal. Getting started is simple. First, determine your plant hardiness zone, which indicates what plants are capable of growing in your region. Because Cherokee County is in Zone 7b, the best plants to sow in August include beans, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber and kale. If you sow in September, you’ll want to plant carrots, lettuce, radishes, spinach and/or turnips. Before digging in, make a mental note of where and how much sun shines in your yard. As a quick tip, broccoli and cucumbers prefer full sun (about six to eight hours per day) while beans, lettuce, spinach and carrots enjoy partial sun. Select seeds or pre-sown plants from a farmer’s market or nursery. Sow them in a row pattern, be sure to leave sufficient space between the seeds or plants. Remember to read the seed package instructions or chat with a local nursery owner, if purchasing presown plants. Enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor with this refreshing GF recipe: Cucumber Watermelon Salad 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 seedless watermelon, cut into cubes 3 small cucumbers, seeded and cut into cubes 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup mint leaves, thinly sliced Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Mix red onion with lime juice in a bowl; set aside to marinate at least 10 minutes. Stir olive oil into mixture. Toss watermelon, cucumbers and feta cheese together in a large bowl. Pour the red onion mixture over the watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle mint over the salad and toss.
Toni Ann Isles is a freelance writer, executive assistant, dog- and nature-lover, and amateur photographer. www.toniannisles.com.
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Straight Talk about Canine Influenza BY SHERRY WEAVER, DVM
Cherokee County has its first case on record of the canine influenza virus. I have been answering a lot of questions and addressing concerns of patients, and I’d like to share what I’ve learned about this outbreak and how best to protect our fourlegged family members. First the facts. In an April 2015 post, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated: “Canine influenza H3N8 virus originated in horses, has spread to dogs and can now spread between dogs. The H3N8 equine influenza (horse flu) virus has been known to exist for more than 40 years.” The virus is very similar to one of the more severe human influenza viruses, causing high fevers, loss of appetite, respiratory problems that include coughing, and, in some cases, pneumonia. It is extremely contagious from dog to dog, especially those housed in kennels or shelters or that visit dog parks. There are several confirmed cases in Georgia and likely more cases that have gone undiagnosed. Since most dogs with the virus are treated but not tested, we know that there are many other undocumented cases. There are some reports of it spreading to cats, guinea pigs and ferrets, but not humans. According to the CDC: “The percentage of dogs infected with this disease and then die is very small.”
The advice I have been giving about pets is similar to what your health care provider would offer concerning human patients. • Wash your hands, clothes and even leashes well after interacting with other pets you do not know. • Avoid other dogs that are showing respiratory signs. • If you need to board your dog, be sure the facility has a policy of isolating dogs with respiratory signs and a separate place to do it. Ask what cleaning and exposure protocols are in place to protect your pet. There is a vaccine for canine influenza, and there is some evidence that it protects against the current strain, but there is no proof. Depending on your pet’s risk factors, decide with your veterinarian whether you should use the vaccine. The good news is that with supportive care and treatment, very few of the influenza patients have succumbed to the virus. For more information, visit the American Veterinary Medical Association’s website at www.avma.org.
Dr. Sherry Weaver is the medical director at Animal Hospital of Towne Lake and the Cat Clinic of Woodstock. She can be reached at 770-591-9500.
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Health & Wellness
The Fluoride in Our Water: Good or Bad? BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN
A patient named John from South Africa told me he had very bad teeth because he grew up on well water without fluoride. He knew he would need extensive dental and cosmetic work because he had avoided fixing his smile until now. John is 38 and an active businessman who is in front of clients every day. He told me he was embarrassed by his smile and wanted to improve it. An examination revealed substantial decay and unsightly spots caused by bacteria, more extensive damage than the typical patients I see who have benefitted from fluoridated water. Fluoride was first added to drinking water as a large-scale public health measure in 1945 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Research shows that the benefits of fluoridation outweigh the risks, and remain a cost-effective way of reaching an entire community, according to Howard Pollick, a professor at the school of dentistry at the University of California in San Francisco. Children from poorer families with less access to dental health care have fewer cavities, thanks to fluoride. The American Dental Association believes that fluoride also can reverse early decay by enhancing remineralization, the rebuilding of tooth enamel. The levels of water fluoridation have been reduced in recent years based upon the population’s access to fluoride in toothpastes, mouthwashes and rinses, as well as professional fluoride applications of gel, foam or varnish.
There are activists who believe any level of fluoride increases the risk of fractures, brain damage and cancer, among other health concerns. But according to the National Cancer Institute, many studies provide evidence that exposure of humans and animals to fluoridated water demonstrates no association with risk of cancer. Further, the risk of fractures is extremely rare at the fluoride levels found in the United States. The most common adverse reaction of fluoride ingestion is dental fluorosis, an interruption in normal enamel formation that leads to tooth discoloration ranging from white to brown spots. The majority of cases, known to affect one in four Americans, are mild and only about 2 percent are considered moderate. Less than 1 percent is severe. Fluorosis is not a disease but often requires correction by cosmetic treatment. Fluorosis has prompted recent actions to reduce water fluoridation levels to help avoid this side effect.
Dr. Scott Harden, a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry, has served Woodstock for more than 21 years. 770-926-0000. www.FountainViewSmiles.com.
Preventive Care Can Ward Off Sports Injuries BY SCOTT C. MCINTURFF
Kids have a better chance at preventing non-contact injuries if they follow safety rules, build in periods of rest and use proper technique. But even straightforward prevention techniques will take a student athlete only so far. Overuse is the most common injury I see in young athletes. It happens from doing too much of one type of activity, leading to increased stress on the body. Parents are often surprised when I recommend preventing overuse by enrolling children in multiple sports. What we’re doing is avoiding specialization: playing one sport year-round. Injury can also be caused by not being active in the off-season. How else can student athletes prevent sports injuries? Unfortunately, there is no simple, one-size-fits-all answer to prevent all injuries. That’s because most sports injuries are not as simple as just a twisted ankle. Many injuries have a deeper origin that caused the problem. For example, if you run with a rock in your shoe, you compensate how you run to make it less painful. Athletes are like that. If they have a problem with mobility or stability, they develop alternative strategies and cheat on how they move. Some of these movement cheats can be recognized during a routine sports physical. I recommend they get a good, quality physical with a trained pediatric specialist. I don’t see patients until they’re already injured, but at that 48
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point, I evaluate them using movement as the foundation. I look at each athlete as an individual. I include a functional movement screen to analyze seven fundamental movement patterns. For example, one of my patients broke his arm when he fell off his bike. During consultation, he indicated he wanted to return to football. Screening the body head to toe, I found he had limited ankle mobility, which affected his deep squats so much that he was compensating and using the tips of his toes to complete the movement pattern. I gave him corrective strategies to work on. He came in for a broken arm, but now he has the knowledge to become a better athlete and move smarter, not harder. Preventing injuries is not as easy as 1-2-3. But quality preventative health care including a thorough sports physical with a trained pediatric specialist, proper movement technique and staying active year-long in varied sports are a few ways to help your student athlete decrease his or her chances of sports injuries.
Scott McInturff, PT, is the clinical supervisor at OrthoSport, a pediatric and young adult rehabilitation center at WellStar Pediatric Center off Barrett Parkway in Kennesaw.
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Be a Satisfied Patient and a Savvy Consumer BY JAN HENRIQUES AU. D.
I am saddened as a doctor of audiology that so many people with hearing loss do not know they have options that will significantly improve their lives, or for various reasons, choose not to take advantage of them. And many of those who do seek help often end up on a path leading to poor results and wasted money. When seeking help for hearing loss, the choices can vary from seeing a doctor who specializes in patient hearing care to a salesperson with no formal training. Like fingerprints, no two ears are the same, and a doctor of audiology can diagnose and determine what is missing in an individual’s range of hearing. Nine out of 10 first-time hearing aid users do not consult with an audiologist and/or choose their device based solely on the price. Most people purchase aids in retail stores or from warehouse clubs where the devices are displayed next to the tires and office supplies. Or they will buy sound amplifiers marketed online as hearing aids, from TV infomercials or magazine ads. It is not all about the hearing aid! Before I recommend a brand or model, I ask questions and get to know my patients and the type of life they live. Then, after getting a complete, diagnostic hearing profile, we choose the best option together. Professional audiologists and personalized technology make all the difference in getting and keeping patients hearing at their very best. Getting started is easy, painless, and in most cases, covered by insurance. It’s important to remember to choose an office that has an in-network provider, in which case all testing will be covered by a co-payment at most. More and more insurance plans now cover all or part of the cost of hearing devices. Both young and old are sometimes reluctant to consider hearing aids, thinking they make them look older, weaker or less than normal. But 90 percent of devices used today are almost invisible and won’t be noticed unless the wearer points them out.
Professional audiologists and personalized technology make all the difference in getting and keeping patients hearing at their very best.
Dr. Henriques, a board certified audiologist and lead provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock, has been practicing since 1985.
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Faith
Woodstock, Our New Home BY ROSS WISEMAN
This summer marks 10 years since I moved my family to Woodstock. Upon arriving, I picked up a copy of Around Woodstock magazine and instantly my eyes were opened to the possibilities our new community had to offer. We found places like J.J. Biello Park to take our kids swinging, climbing and sliding. The wooded trails of Blankets Creek kept us busy riding bikes and taking walks. We’ve also made many kayaking excursions down Little River at Rope Mill Park to the falls. We have loved our new community, even if it seemed to take a little time before it felt like home. I remember when we first came to Woodstock, we didn’t know a soul. We came from a small city where I was the pastor of a large church. My wife and I had lived in that city all our lives, and it seemed like we knew everybody in town. Now we were new to an area and didn’t have a friend in sight. After a few weeks of settling in, we saw an article in Around Woodstock about Hotdog Heaven, so we decided to eat there with our three little ones. We were eating outside when a nice couple asked us a question. After answering them, we spoke for a couple of minutes and as they turned, my wife whispered in my ear as if she was saying to them, “Don’t leave…stay…be our friends.” We have laughed about that awkward moment so many times through the years, but the feeling that you are alone
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in a strange new environment is real. We didn’t get the chance to see that couple again, but soon we began to meet new friends who would become the core of Momentum Church. Over time, the little group of friends that we were making became too big to meet in a living room, so we met at The Serene Bean Coffee Shop. When we outgrew the coffee shop, we used another Woodstock staple, the Cherokee 16 Cinemas in Towne Lake. Over the next four years, our growing group of friends set up every week to host a church service trying to reach those who, like ourselves, were moving into our ever growing community. For the past five years, we have leased a space, but with three services on Sunday morning, it is now time to move again. On Aug. 9, we will begin meeting at our new, larger location on property we can call our own! I say all of this because every summer, thousands of people move into this community. Many of you have arrived recently, continued on page 71 Ross Wiseman is the founding and current pastor of Momentum Church since 2005. He can be reached at ross@momentumchurch.tv.
School & Sports
Many Teachers Reported to Class During Summer Break While school was out for students, many Cherokee County teachers were back in class to get up to speed on the latest tools and techniques in classroom instruction. The Cherokee County School District offers more than three dozen classes during post-planning and summer break, covering topics from teaching strategies to classroom technology. While in the past Georgia teachers were required to attend courses to keep their teaching certificates current, state legislation suspended the requirement during the recent recession as a budget accommodation for school districts. However, hundreds of Cherokee teachers attended classes without the pressure of a state requirement, continuing to learn out of professional interest and the desire to become better teachers. Among the sessions attended: • EdCamp Cherokee: About 130 K-12 teachers shared, in small groups, how they were using technology in the
classroom. The more than two dozen topics generated by the participants included starting a school technology club, iPads in the classroom, favorite apps, and copyright and digital citizenship. • Building and Sustaining the School Garden: Two-day class at Woodstock Elementary and Buckeye Creek Farm was coordinated by the Cherokee County Farm Bureau and Cherokee County Extension Service, and involved Master Gardeners and Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority. Teachers learned about Farm to School, STEM gardens, water quality and other agricultural science topics. • Summer Mathematics Academy:Two-day program for K-8 teachers with a focus on hands-on activities, revisions to standards, technology as a learning tool, and more, conducted by the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Latonya McGruder, left, and Nicole Bayler, fourth grade teachers from Sixes Elementary, arrange shapes in a hands-on activity during a class on math instruction strategies. Karina Bailey from Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy leads an EdCamp class about using technology with early learners.
Jodie Hulsey, left, a third grade teacher from Ball Ground Elementary and Kim Brown, a third grade teacher at Indian Knoll Elementary STEM Academy, work together on a problem in a summer math academy class.
Liz Porter, right, with Buckeye Creek Farm, talks to teachers about growing vegetables and some of the challenges of a school garden.
Trish Rice, right, from Murray County Schools, draws out her group’s presentation with Beky Frost of Johnson County schools and Bonita Pettersen of Lumpkin County schools during a class at Freedom Middle School that drew teachers from across north Georgia.
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Cherokee Leads in Special Needs Graduation Rates BY DR. FRANK R. PETRUZIELO, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
This summer, a story appeared on the front page of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding Georgia’s low graduation rate for special needs students. It indicated that only 36.5 percent of this population statewide earned a high school diploma within four years. While the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is not mentioned in the article (“Is Georgia Failing Its Disabled Students?” June 15, 2015), I want to let our community know that CCSD special needs students are performing well in this regard. Cherokee County has the highest graduation rate for special needs students in the 10-county metropolitan Atlanta area at 56.8 percent, an increase from 50 percent over the prior year. Please keep in mind that the graduation rate is determined the same for this subgroup as it is for regular education students— students must earn a regular education diploma within four years to count toward the graduation rate, no matter the type of learning disabilities or other challenges they may face. While leading the metro area is noteworthy, it does not mean we are content with our special needs graduation rate. We continue to explore ways to help special needs students be successful. One of our most promising programs is the expansion of the pilot Competitive High School Options In Careers and Education (CHOICE) program at Cherokee High School, which provides tutoring, mentoring and other additional services to aid special needs students in earning regular education diplomas. In the first year (2013-14), Cherokee High targeted 12 rising seniors for the program, nine of whom graduated—a rate of 75 percent. In 201415, 16 of 19 students selected for the CHOICE program graduated, a rate of 84 percent. Grants from the Cherokee County Educational Foundation and the Cherokee County Service League helped to fund CHOICE. In grades 9-11, special needs students most at risk for not graduating are targeted for additional assistance through the state’s GraduateFIRST program. The Cherokee school district supports all our high school students by providing them with choices to assist them in reaching the goal of graduation through multiple options, such as ACE Academy, our alternative day middle school/high school program; Polaris Evening Program, our evening high school program; C3 Academy, our expanded online middle school/high school program; and summer school initial credit and credit recovery courses. Graduation is the culmination of many years of hard work by not only students, but also the parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors, administrators, support staff, business partners and volunteers who together prepare every one of our community’s children for future success no matter the path they choose or the challenges they face.
2014 Graduation Rates for Special Needs Students
Cherokee County.....56.8 % Cobb County............ 51.7 % Fayette County........ 49.2 % Henry County.......... 44.3 % Fulton County.......... 42.4 % Gwinnett County..... 38.3 % 54
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Georgia average..... 36.5 % Rockdale County...... 36.4 % Douglas County....... 35.3 % DeKalb County........ 24.6 % Clayton County........ 23.8 %
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Grant Approved for Cherokee School District
Front row, from left: Haley Johnson, Susanna Rogers, Presli Clark, Lilly Griffith, Savannah Schulz and Madeline Baker. Back row: Coach Troy Schulz, Keimarya Rivera, Amy Singh, Sophia Reyes, Lehla Thomas, Kaylynn Kirklen, Coach Sadie Schulz and Coach Derek Griffith. Not pictured: Ansley Gay, Emily Paulson, Coach Dean Paulson and Coach John Rogers.
Basketball Team Brings Home Championship The North Georgia Venom girls fifth grade basketball team recently earned the title of AAU National Champions after competing in the AAU Division II 2015 National Championship in Bloomington, Ind. The team had a perfect 8-0 season and defeated the Michigan state champions 25-20 in the final game.
Media Specialist is Regional Winner Woodstock Middle School media specialist Wendy Cope is the regional winner for North Central Georgia and will be in the running for the statewide honor to be announced in October. Cope was named winner at the county level in March. Cope earned a bachelor of arts degree in English and a master of education degree, both from the University of Georgia, and a specialist degree in library media and information technology from the University of West Georgia. She previously served as a classroom teacher at Woodstock Middle School and River Ridge High School. Wendy Cope
Cherokee County School District (CCSD) has been awarded funding in the latest round of Georgia’s Connections to Classrooms grant program. The district is eligible for up to $1,448,307.46 in grant funding in this round to upgrade wireless access points in classrooms across the district. The final amount received depends upon Federal ERate approval. The program provides enhanced wireless connectivity to K-12 institutions throughout the state and improves the core data infrastructure needed to prepare school districts to receive additional Internet bandwidth. The grant is being awarded in multiple tiers. During the October 2014 initial award rounds, CCSD received almost $1.2 million to upgrade data equipment that facilitates the connections to the Internet at all schools and education support service centers.
Swimmer Has Sights Set on the Olympics Woodstock High School graduate Alarii Levreault-Lopez took part in Mexico’s National Long Course Swimming Championships this summer in Guadalajara. He won the 18 and younger national championship in the 100-meter butterfly, and the 18 and younger and overall championships in the 200-meter butterfly. He also recently competed in the Irish National Meet in Dublin, where he finished fourth in the 200-meter butterfly, fourth in 400-meter individual medley, fifth in 100-meter butterfly, second in 400-meter medley relay and third in 800-meter freestyle relay. Levreault-Lopez has dual citizenship in the United States and Mexico, so he can compete for a place on either nation’s Olympic teams. “I am hopeful to compete for Mexico in the Olympics in 2016 or 2020. The competition for the Mexican National Olympic team is much stiffer than for any other meet because there are many dual citizen swimmers that are in the U.S. training with the same goal, so I know I will have to train hard this next year and really excel to be chosen for the team,” he said. He heads to Baton Rouge this fall to swim for Louisiana State University and to continue his training for a place in the Olympics.
Alarii LevreaultLopez.
Former Ridge Ridge Student Receives Scholarship The Cherokee County School Nutrition Association (CCSNA) recently awarded the 2015 Judy Johnson Memorial Scholarship to Sarah Cannon, a 2014 graduate of River Ridge High School. Sarah is a student at Chattahoochee Technical College and plans to use the $1,000 scholarship toward earning a business degree. While at River Ridge, Sarah was a four-year member of the marching band and first-chair clarinet. She is a volunteer at Zoo Atlanta, the MUST Summer Lunch Program and the Bethlehem Walk ministry at Mountain View United Methodist Church. The scholarship was started in 2010 in memory of Judy Johnson, Cherokee County School Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo, Sarah Cannon and her mother, District School Nutrition department secretary, and is awarded to a student who has shown strong academic performance, a record of community service and is the child or grandchild of a Tonya Cannon. CCSNA member. Sarah is the daughter of Mountain Road Elementary School cafeteria manager Tonya Cannon. 56
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Surrounded by Excellence Lyndon Academy Students Thrive in Academics, Athletics and Arts
770-926-0166 • www.lyndonacademy.org 485 Toonigh Road, Woodstock 30188 Many families are drawn to private school education because of small class sizes. While that is a benefit, Lyndon Academy offers an environment where students excel in academics, flourish in the arts and receive an education that prepares them in a unique way for a successful college career. In the words of Stephen Page, a Lyndon Academy elementary parent: “If you are concerned about what kind of social group your child might fall into … at Lyndon your only options are good ones. There are no bad options.” It all starts with the enrollment and selection process. Lyndon administrators do not accept every applicant. They look for students with a high aptitude for learning and families that support the school’s endeavors.
Academic Excellence
The student body, as a whole, typically scores at the 90th percentile on nationally standardized exams. Concurrently, more than 70 percent of students between fourth and eighth grades are eligible for the Duke TIP program. While students learn in a STEM-enriched program with an advanced college preparatory curriculum, Lyndon Academy goes beyond the norm. All students begin learning foreign languages daily in kindergarten. Spanish is taught to all grades, and students also begin learning Mandarin Chinese when they enter first grade. At Lyndon, foreign language acquisition is valued because multilingualism has been proven to help children develop superior reading and writing skills, and have more advanced analytical, social, and academic skills than their monolingual peers.
A Growing Arts Palette
Lyndon Academy fosters the continued growth and development of its art programs, and the students are responding. Nearly 50 percent of the middle school children perform in the band, 20 percent school wide perform in Drama Club, and many others participate in a variety of performing arts programs.
Athletics
The academy is currently competitive in cross country, fastpitch softball, basketball, track and field, and tennis. The school’s first fast-pitch girls’ softball team advanced to the playoffs, and the girls’ basketball team finished third in the North Atlanta Metro League tournament. This year, Lyndon is rolling out soccer and baseball. Additionally, developmental programs
that complement these competitive sports are available at the elementary level. Students get daily recess through fifth grade, and all students get physical education twice a week.
After Graduation
Private school students have the same access as public school students to financial aid options, including the Hope Scholarship and in-state benefits. However, the doors open much wider to other opportunities, due in part to the specialized education Lyndon Academy students receive, and the additional financial aid available solely to privately educated individuals. “I was excited to learn that elite private collegiate institutions are not out of reach for my daughters. In fact, they could cost less than state-run institutions … attending an Ivy League school could cost less than UGA,” said Lyndon parent Amy Johnston.
2014-2015 SNAPSHOT • 71 percent of fourth through eighth graders were eligible to participate in Duke TIP, a program that identifies gifted students and offers opportunities to nurture their academic abilities. • In the last nine years, school wide students have averaged scores within the 90th percentile on Stanford 10 Achievement Test. • First and third place at Northwest Regional Science Fair (sixth through 12th grades). • First place in the state on the National Spanish Exam. • First team of fast-pitch girls’ softball advanced to playoffs. AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2015
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DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK DINING GUIDE RESTAURANT CUISINE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY SPIRITS RESERV. Camasini’s Italian Sicilian Grill Italian no $ $-$$ no Beer/Wine yes 9425 Highway 92 #100 770-672-6996 Canyons American no $ $ open Beer/Wine no 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsburgercompany.com Century House Tavern Modern no $$ $$$ open Full bar 8 persons + 125 E Main St. American 770-693-4552 centuryhousetavern.com Fire Stone Wood-fired no $$ $$$ open Full bar yes 120 Chambers St. Pizza & Grill 770-926-6778 firestonerestaurants.com Freight Kitchen & Tap Southern Sat./Sun. $$ $$$ open Full bar no 251 E Main St. Brunch 770-924-0144 freightkitchen.com Hot Dog Heaven American no $ no open no no 8588 Main St. 770-591-5605 Ice Martini & Sushi Bar Tapas/Sushi no Fri./Sat. $$ open Full bar yes 380 Chambers St. only 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com Ipps Pastaria & Bar Italian no $$ $$ open Full bar no 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com J Christopher’s Diner $-$$ $-$$ no open no Weekends 315 Chambers St. only 770-592-5990 jchristophers.com J Miller’s Smokehouse BBQ & no $-$$ $-$$ open Beer no 156 Towne Lake Pkwy. Southern 770-592-8295 Sandwiches jmillerssmokehouse.com Magnolia Thomas Southern Sunday no $$$$ open Beer/Wine yes 108 Arnold Mill Rd. Brunch 678-445-5789 magnoliathomas.com Pure Taqueria Mexican Sat./Sun. $$ $$ open Full bar 6 persons+ 405 Chambers St. Brunch 770-952-7873 puretaqueria.com/woodstock Reel Seafood Seafood Sunday $$ $$-$$$ open Full bar limited 8670 Main St. Brunch 770-627-3006 Salt Factory Pub Gastropub no $$ $$-$$$ open Full bar no 8690 Main St. (678) 903-6225 Tea Leaves & Thyme English no $$ no closed no yes 8990 Main St. Tea room 770-516-2609 tealeavesandthyme.com Vingenzo’s Italian no $$ $$$ closed Full bar yes 105 E Main St. 770-924-9133 vingenzos.com What A Dog Chicago style no $ $ open no no 9595 Highway 92 Hotdogs 770-485-3411 & burgers 58
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WOODSTOCK AREA HOMES SOLD IN JUNE List Price 599,900 535,000 475,000 469,400 451,879 450,000 447,500 424,900 415,000 389,000 379,900 375,000 372,500 354,900 349,900 349,000 346,558 340,000 327,000 319,900 309,900 307,000 306,000 299,999 299,900 298,900 297,500 297,000 295,000 284,900 279,500 275,000 275,000 258,900 255,595 250,000 249,900 249,900 235,000 224,500 220,000 214,900 210,000 210,000 209,900 209,500
Address 182 Fowler ST 817 CLUBHOUSE PTE 596 Billings Farm LN 226 Waters Lake DR 150 Johnston Farm LN 2003 Fairway Crossing DR 126 Olde Heritage WAY 109 Fairway Overlook 1035 Meadow Brook DR 1020 Avery Creek DR 204 Jeffrey DR 135 Johnston Farm LN 1776 Grand Oaks DR 230 Tyler DR 609 BROOKSIDE PASS 1043 Bradshaw Estates DR 144 Stoney Creek DR 804 Clubhouse PTE 315 Windsong WAY 144 Highlands DR 2004 Woodside Park DR 106 Brendylynn TRCE 130 Bradshaw Park DR 401 Edgebrooke LN 141 Bradshaw Park DR 114 NEWCASTLE WALK 111 Neetle Close DR 169 Owens Farm LN 130 Normandy DR 2022 woodside park DR 1010 Avery Creek DR 815 Lazarus DR 172 Bradshaw Park DR 402 Parkstone DR 161 Stone MNR 253 Ranchwood TRL 105 Copper Ridge DR 115 Cornerstone CIR 109 Meridian DR 716 Walnut LN 234 Edinburgh LN 403 Village VW 147 Village TRCE 324 Burdock TRCE 140 Nocatee TRL 310 Burdock TRCE
Subdivision Woodstock Downtown BRADSHAW FARM None Waters Lake Woodstock Knoll Bradshaw Farms Olde Heritage Bradshaw Farms Meadow Brook Bradshaw Farms Bradshaw Farm Woodstock Knoll Oakhurst Woodlands ARBOR VIEW Bradshaw Estates Stoney Creek Bradshaw Farm Serenade Arbor View Bradshaw Farm Woodlands Bradshaw Park Arborview Bradshaw Park NEWCASTLE FARM Woodlands Orchards of East Cherokee Woodlands Bradshaw Farm Bradshaw Farm WOODLANDS Bradshaw Park Cornerstone Estates Cornerstone Manor None Copper Ridge Cornerstone Estates Meirdian At Ridgewalk Walnut Creek Wynchase Woodstock Village Village At Weatherstone Woodlands GLENS AT KINGSGATE Woodlands
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W OO DSTO CK CITY GOV E RNMEN T Mayor and Council Members Mayor Donnie Henriques dhenriques@woodstockga.gov Ward 1 - Warren Johnson wjohnson@woodstockga.gov Ward 2 - Chris Casdia ccasdia@woodstockga.gov Ward 3 - Bob Mueller bmueller@woodstockga.gov Ward 4 - Liz Baxter lbaxter@woodstockga.gov Ward 5 - Bud Leonard bleonard@woodstockga.gov Ward 6 - Rob Usher rusher@woodstockga.gov
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WOODSTOCK CITY GUIDE Stay Connected on Facebook
City of Woodstock: www.facebook.com/WOODSTOCKGAGOVT Woodstock Fire: www.facebook.com/woodstockfireandrescue Woodstock Main Street: www.facebook.com/MainStreetWoodstock Woodstock Parks and Recreation: www.facebook.com/woodstockparks Woodstock Police: www.facebook.com/woodstockpolicegeorgia Woofstock Dog Park: www.facebook.com/woofstockpark
On Twitter
www.twitter.com/woodstockpd www.twitter.com/woodstockfd www.twitter.com/woodstockparks www.nixle.com Sends alerts, advisories and community notifications from the city of Woodstock and Cherokee County Sheriff Department. www.cherokeega-sheriff.org A resource to check for registered sex offenders in your neighborhood. Click on Georgia Sexual Offender Registry then click on Register for Email Alerts for updates. City of Woodstock government 770-592-6000
City Officials Mayor Donnie Henriques, 770-592-6001, dhenriques@woodstockga.gov Finance Robert Porche, CFO 770-592-6003, rporche@woodstockga.gov Parks and Recreation Preston Pooser, 770-517-6788, ppooser@woodstockga.gov
Trolley Routes outlined in red
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City Manager Jeffrey S. Moon, 770-592-6001, jmoon@woodstockga.gov Rhonda Smith, exec. assistant, 770-592-6001, rsmith@woodstockga.gov
City Council Representatives
For minutes and agendas of meetings, visit www.woodstockga.iqm2.com. Ward 1: Warren Johnson Ward 2: Chris Casdia Ward 3: Bob Mueller Ward 4: Liz Baxter Ward 5: Bud Leonard Ward 6: Rob Usher Council appointed committees: Downtown Development Authority and Convention & Visitors Bureau; Ethics Board; Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Economic Development
Downtown Development Authority Convention & Visitors Bureau Brian Stockton, Director, 770-592-6056, bstockton@woodstockga.gov Woodstock Visitors Center/Dean’s Store Kyle Bennett, Tourism Manager, 770-924-0406, kbennett@woodstockga.gov Mitzi Saxon, Administrative Coordinator, 770-592-6056, or ext.-2250 msaxon@woodstockga.gov
Public Safety
George Williams, community outreach, Fire Marshal’s office 770-592-6000 ext. 1845, gwilliams@woodstockga.gov Woodstock Police Department 770-592-6030 Woodstock Post Office 770-591-0364
ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government President Barack Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners
202-456-1414 fax: 202-456-2461
Sen. David Perdue (R)
202-224-3521 B40D Dirksen Senate Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20510 GA: 678-248-6444 perdue.senate.gov
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114
Commissioners
L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman
lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Steve West (R) District 1 swest@cherokeega.com
Sen. Johnny Isakson (R)
131 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington DC 20510 202-224-3643 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30339 GA: 770-661-0999 isakson.senate.gov Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R) District 11 238 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington DC 20515 202-225-2944 9898 Highway 92, Suite 100, Woodstock, GA 30188 GA: 770-429-1776 loudermilk.house.gov
State Government
Ray Gunnin (R) District 2 rgunnin@cherokeega.com
Brian Poole (R) District 3 bpoole@cherokeega.com
Scott Gordon (R) District 4 sgordon@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County Coroner
Governor Nathan Deal (R)
404-652-7003 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.georgia.gov
Earl W. Darby
770-735-8055
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)
678-493-4100 fax: 678-493-4228
Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 brandon.beach@senate.ga.gov
404-463-1378
498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 rdgarrison@cherokeega.com
Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20
678-523-8570
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner
Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21
678-576-2644
2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 slittle@cherokeega.com
Rep. Wes Cantrell (R) District 22 wes@cantrellforhouse.com
770-722-7526
Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R) District 23
Cherokee County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo
404-656-0254
Rep. John Carson (R) District 46
404-656-0287
michael@CaldwellforHouse.com scot@turnerforhouse.com
mandi.ballinger@house.ga.gov john.carson@house.ga.gov
Sonya Little
Superior Court 678-493-6270 678-493-6260 678-493-6240
State Court Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
678-493-6490 678-493-6480
678-493-6431 678-493-6431
Probate Court Judge Keith Wood (R)
Kyla Cromer (R) (Chair)
www.cherokee.k12.ga.us 770-479-1871 fax: 770-479-1236 678-493-8088
kyla.cromer@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Patsy Jordan (R) District 2
770-893-2970
John Harmon (R) District 3
404-462-4950
patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us john.harmon@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rick Steiner (R) District 4 rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
770-721-4398, x4370
Clark Menard (R) District 5
770-928-0341
Mike Chapman (R) District 6 mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
770-345-6256
clark.menard@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Magistrate Court Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) Judge Gregory Douds
221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us
678-493-6400 fax: 678-493-6420
District 1 TBD
Cherokee County Courts Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
www.cherokeega.com 678-493-6001
City Government 678-493-6160
Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood
770-704-1544
Juvenile Court
www.canton-georgia.gov
Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker
Holly Springs Mayor Timothy Downing
770-345-5536
District Attorney Shannon Wallace
678-493-6250 678-493-6280 770-479-1488
Clerk of Courts Patty Baker
Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques
770-592-6001
678-493-6511
www.hollyspringsga.us.
www.woodstockga.gov
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WOODSTOCK AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Cherokee Business Network Meets: 7:45 a.m. every Wednesday at Chick-fil-A, 9728 Highway 92, Woodstock Contact: Marci Zied 770-345-8687 Cherokee Toastmasters Club Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bank of North Georgia, 200 Parkway 575, Woodstock www.cherokeetoastmasters.com Empowered Women Through Synergy Meets: 8:30 a.m. third Thursday at J Christopher’s, 315 Chambers St., Woodstock Contact: Shahida Baig 678-445-3900 The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meets: Various times and locations Contact: Edeline Dryden 678-789-6158 http://xperienceconnections.com/spotlight/woodstock/ Main Street Woodstock Meets: 8 a.m. last Friday of every month at 8534 Main St. at City Center www.mainstreetwoodstock.org Southeast Cherokee Business Networking Meets: 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Frosty Frog Creamery, 6205 Hickory Flat Hwy., #112, Canton www.secbn.com Towne Lake Business Association Meets: 12:30 p.m. third Tuesday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: 770-615-3350 www.tlba.org Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meets: 7:15-8:45 a.m. every Friday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Marc Replogle 770-952-5000, ext. 20 or 404-816-3377 www.powercore.net Women of Woodstock Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Wednesday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: info@womenofwoodstock.com www.womenofwoodstock.com
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Ahimsa House Helps victims of domestic violence 24-hours a day who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 404-452-6248 www.ahimsahouse.org Angel House Girls Home A residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn selfsufficiency. Contact: 770-479-9555 www.angelhousega.com Anna Crawford Children’s Center Dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, and protecting and serving children and families through prevention and intervention services. Contact: 678-504-6388 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Bethany Place A transitional home for single women, unwed mothers. Contact: 770-479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org CASA for Children Promotes the health and happiness of children impacted by abuse through programs that increase their safety and improve their educational, social and emotional functioning. Contact: 770-345-3274 www.casacherokee.org CCHS Thrift Store Accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for Cherokee County Humane Society. 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth Contact: 770-592-8072 Cherokee Family Violence Center Offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services. Contact: 770-479-1703, Spanish 770-720-7050 or 800334-2836 option 2 www.cfvc.org Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes Challenges professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ. Contact: Bill Queen 404-441-3508 www.cherokeefca.org
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Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: 770-928-5115 or admin@cchumanesociety.org www.cchumanesociety.org Cherokee FOCUS Works to improve the lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiatives. Contact: Sonia Carruthers 770-345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org Cherokee County Senior Services Offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens. Contact: 770-345-5312 or 770-345-5320 www.cherokeega.com/senior-services Community Veterinary Care Provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. Contact: 678-640-3512 www.communityveterinarycare.com Companion Animal Connection Contact: 678-493-9847 www.adoptapet.com Everyday Angels Offers financial assistance for local families in need. Contact: aaeverydayangels@gmail.com Feed My Lambs, Inc. Provides free Christian preschools in the U.S. and around the world. Contact: 770-795-9348 office@feedmylambs.net www.feedmylambs.net Forever Fed A mobile food ministry that addresses physical hunger and hopelessness in North Georgia by providing meals and sharing the gospel. www.foreverfed.org Funds 4 Furry Friends Helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets. Contact: Gina Jeter 770-842-8893 www.funds4furryfriends.com Georgia Animal Project, Offers high quality, low cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats throughout North Georgia. Based in Ball Ground Contact: 770-704-PAWS (7297) www.theanimalproject.org Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee Sponsors a yearly back-to-school bash, giving children in need filled backpacks to free haircuts. www.giveakidachance.org Goshen Valley Boys Ranch Offers a home, care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system. Contact: 770-796-4618 www.goshenvalley.org Green Shelters America Animal rescue group. Contact: 770-712-4077 or GreenSheltersAmerica@gmail.com www.GreenSheltersAmeric.com Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia Contact: 770-587-9697 www.habitat-ncg.org Harvesting Hope Ministries Gives surgery care packs to children facing liver and kidney failure. Contact: dawn@harvestinghopeministries.org www.harvestinghopeministries.org. Healing Hands Youth Ranch Offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses for hope and healing. Contact: Jennifer Simonis 770-633-4451 www.hhyr.org
Contact: 770-924-0864 or info@TheHopeCtr.com www.hopectr.com HOPE Center — Baby & More Thrift Store Offers adult and children’s clothing. Contact: 770-517-4450 www.babyandmorethriftstore.com 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 Parkway www.mustministries.org National Alliance for Mental Illness The nation’s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness. www.nami.org Never Alone Outreach Provides food and clothing assistance to Cherokee families in need. www.neveralone.org. Next Step Ministries Offers a therapeutic day program, Saturday respite, camps and special events for people with special needs. Contact: 770-592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net North Georgia Pregnancy Center Offers help and care to young girls and women with an unplanned pregnancy or who need counseling. Contact: 706-253-6303 www.ngapregnancy.org Papa’s Pantry A year-round local food ministry, which also includes the Masters Training Center to help individuals and families in crisis get back on their feet. Contact: Lynne Saunders 770-591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry Helps families in need by providing pet food, supplies, spaying and neutering, and education through community outreach programs. Contact: 678-310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County Provides free child safety seat inspections by appointment. Contact: 770-721-7808 www.cherokeesafekids.org SERV International Operates the House of Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean water program in Dominican Republic and meal distributions worldwide. Also offers mission trips. Contact: 770-516-1108 www.servone.org Volunteer Aging Council A nonprofit that helps raise funds for the seniors of Cherokee County. A list of current needs is available. Contact: 770-310-3474 www.vac-cherokeega.org
VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 316 Meets: 7 p.m. third Thursdays at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Contact: Irma Martin 678-662-2366
Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Contact: Andrew Yrabedra 404-663-4663
CIVIC, COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
AARP Woodstock Chapter For anyone age 50 and older. Meets: 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Rich 770-926-1944
HopeQuest Ministry Group Helps people who struggle intensely with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness. Contact: 678-391-5950 www.hqmg.org
Canton-Cherokee TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Meets: 8:30 a.m. first Tuesday at G.Cecil Pruitt YMCA in Canton (Hall of Fame Room) www.saltcherokee.com
HOPE Center Offers support for unplanned pregnancy.
Cherokee County Historical Society Contact: 770-345-3288 www.rockbarn.org
Citizen Oversight and Education Contact: 678-520-2236, citizenoversighteducation@ yahoo.com Jewish Havurah (Friends) A group of Jewish people who meet for Jewish holidays, special Jewish events and Shabbat dinners. Contact: Marcie Zied 770-345-8687 Junior Service League of Woodstock Contact: 770-592-3535 http://jslwoodstock.org/ Pilot Club of Cherokee County Meet: 6: 30 p.m. second Mondays at IHOP on Hwy 20 Contact: Lynda Goodwin, 770-393-1766 or Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com www.pilotinternational.com Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: 770-480-4179 Rotary Club of Woodstock Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: 678-428-6514 Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meets: Noon Thursdays at Featherstone’s Grille at 1003 Towne Lake Hills E., Woodstock www.townelakerotary.com Service League of Cherokee County Contact: 770-704-5991 http://serviceleague.net South Cherokee Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. every Friday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: 770-926-3522 Towne Lake Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Eagle Watch Golf Club Contact: 404-557-2218 www.townelakeoptimists.com Woodstock Jaycees Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday and third Thursday at 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: 770-926-8336 Woodstock Lions Club Meets: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Contact: 770-906-2958
POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS Cherokee County Democratic Party Meets: 7 p.m. second Thursday at Holly Springs Train Depot, 164 Hickory Road, Holly Springs Contact: 770-345-3489 www.cherokeedemocrats.com Cherokee County Libertarians Meets: 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday at the Cherokee County Board of Realtors Training Center, 1600 River Park Blvd., Suite 104, Woodstock http://cherokeelp.org Cherokee County Republican Party Meets: 9 a.m. second Saturday at Winchester Woodfire Grill, 110 Mountain Vista Blvd., Canton Contact: 678-809-1411 http://cherokeecountygop.com/ Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Meets: 4 p.m. third Sunday at Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli 770-378-8232, conradquag@gmail.com www.teapartypatriots.org/groups/cherokee-tea-partypatriots/ Cherokee County Republican Women affiliated with The Georgia Federation of Republican Women Meets: Monthly in Woodstock/Canton Contact: 770-592-7811 or jkconkey@gmail.com Grassroots Conservatives of Cherokee Meets: 7- 9 a.m. Fridays at the Wendy’s in Holly Springs, 5343 Old Highway 5, Woodstock Contact: Bill Dewrell 770-294-0922 Republican Women of Cherokee County Contact: 678-520-2236 www.rwccga.com
RECREATION & HOBBIES Allatoona Gold Panners Periodic events and outings to pan the creeks in the Dahlonega Gold Belt along the Lake. Contact: Rob Kelly rrkelly@bellsouth.net
Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meets: 10 a.m. on the second Saturday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road www.cherokeehams.com Cherokee Community Chorale A community of singers from all walks of life including housewives, teachers, retired professionals, office managers and professional musicians who love the art of choral singing. Contact: 678-439-8625 www.cherokeechorale.org Cherokee County Arts Center 94 North St., Canton Contact: 770-704-6244 www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners Contact: 770-721-7803 www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/mastergardeners Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org Cherokee County Saddle Club Hosts monthly meetings and group rides. www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) Roller hockey. www.cherokeehockey.org Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Linda Lokey 770-720-1701 www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee Soccer Association Contact: 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com Christian Authors Guild Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock www.christianauthorsguild.org Kingdom Riders A forming chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Canton. Meets: 8 a.m. fourth Saturdays at Family Tradition restaurant in Hickory Flat. All makes of motorcycles welcome. Les Marmitons For men interested in culinary arts. www.lesmarmitons.org Wildlife Action, Inc. A conservation organization on Allatoona Lake at 2075 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth. Contact: 770-924-7464 www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com Cherokee Senior Softball Association www.seniorsoftball.com Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Highway, Canton www.cherokeechapter.com William G. Long Senior Center Offers activities for seniors at 223 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. Contact: 678-445-6518
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AA Meetings Canton Meets: 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Monday at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road. Woodstock Meets: 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Hillside United Methodist, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway. http://www.aageorgia.org/14c-meetings.html
Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen Canton Meets: 8 pm Thursday at St Clements Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Road. Woodstock Meets: Tuesday Al-anon and Alateen 8 pm Thursday Al-anon at Hillside United Methodist Church, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy. Contact: Reba. 770-516-3502 www.ga-al-anon.org/district-number.php?district=17 American Heart Association - Cherokee Division Contact: 678-385-2013
American Red Cross Metro Chapter Contact: 770-428-2695 Breast Cancer Support Group Meets: 10 a.m. - noon first Thursday of each month at Northside Hospital—Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Center Contact: 404-843-1880 Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered recovery program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Woodstock Church of the Nazarene. Contact: 770-366-7515 Meets: 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist Contact: 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Meets: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ministry House Contact: 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org Meets: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton Contact: 678-764-8660 www.celebraterecovery.com Cherokee County Support Group Provides support for people with autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, etc. Meets: 6:30 - 8 pm second Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, 1716 New Light Road, Holly Springs Contacts: Stacie Collett 404-402-0571, jhmom88@ comcast.net and Christy Stephenson 770-337-0294 christystephenson@msn.com Cherokee County Special Olympics Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association For pastors and ministry leaders of all Christian denominations. Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. last Wednesday at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Drive, Woodstock www.cherokeeministers.org Diabetes Support Group Meets: 9:30 and 11 a.m. third Tuesday at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Road, Woodstock Contact: Linda Watson 770-793-7818 Georgia Canines for Independence Contact: 404-824-4637, gcidogs@aol.com www.gcidogs.org Grace Valley Ministries Connects pastors by offering small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat. Contact: 727-251-7690, info@gracevalleyministries.org www.gracevalleyministries.org Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meets: 7:15 p.m. second Tuesdays Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta (nursery available). Contact: Jeannie 770-919-9275 Hearing Loss Association of America NW Metro Atlanta Chapter Support and resources offered at free and quarterly meetings in the Woodstock area. Contact: nwmetroatlantahlaa@gmail.com La Leche League of South Cherokee Meets: 10 a.m. first Tuesday and 7 p.m. third Tuesday at Bascomb United Methodist Church Contact: Marguerite 678-315-7686 or Megan 770-517-0191 MOMS Club of Woodstock - Towne Lake Contact: momsclubofwoodstocktl@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meets: 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Mondays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: 770-924-4777 Unlimited Possibilities Support group for stroke and brain injury survivors. Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center Contact: Kelly 678-677-2589 AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2015
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COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST
Cherokee 101 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-7304 http://cherokee.netadvent.org/ Canton 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 678-880-0106 www.cantonadventist.org
AME
Allen Temple AME 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-6348 www.allentempleame.org St. Paul 390 Crisler St., Canton 770-479-9691 www.stpaulame-canton.org
BAPTIST
Carmel 2001 Bascomb Carmel Road Cherokee 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-720-3399 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org
River Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton 770-485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org Shallowford Free Will Baptist Church 1686 Shallowford Road, Marietta 770-926-1163 www.shallowfordchurch.com South Cherokee 7504 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-0422 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org Sutallee 895 Knox Bridge Highway, White 770-479-0101 www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Toonigh 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon www.toonightbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com
CHURCH OF GOD
Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007
Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-592-2956 www.bellsferry.com
Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-710-1068 www.crossroadspbc.org
New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com
Faith Community Woodstock Elementary, 230 Rope Mill Road 770-516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-4428 www.fbcw.org First Baptist Canton One Mission Point 770-479-5538 www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-5349 www.fbchollysprings.com Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com Mt. Zion 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-479-3324 www.mtzb.org
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New Victoria 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-8448 www.newvicbaptist.org
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Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.com Toonigh 4775 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 770-926-3096 www.toonighcog.org
EPISCOPAL
Christ the Redeemer Charismatic 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 404-395-5003 www.ctrcec.com Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-7916 www.annunciationepiscopal.org Saint Clement’s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org
JEWISH
Chabad Jewish Center 4255 Wade Green Road NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw 678-460-7702 www.jewishwoodstock.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation 1349 Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220, Marietta 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 Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 770-973-3533 www.kolemeth.net
MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, Roswell 770-641-3000 www.bethhallel.org
LUTHERAN
Celebration of Grace 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 770-503-5050 www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock 770-924-7286 www.gslutheran.org Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-928-2812 www.tlcwoodstock.org
ORTHODOX
St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-485-0504 www.stelizabethga.org
PRESBYTERIAN
Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton 770-704-9564 www.cherokee-pca.org. Covenant South Annex Rec Center 7545 Main St., Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.cc-pca.org Faith 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www.faithpc.us Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton 678-493-9869 www.gracecanton.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-3558 www.heritagepres.com Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074 www.woodstockpcusa.com
ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-0009 www.saintmichaelcc.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road NE., Marietta 770-977-1442 www.transfiguration.com
UNITED METHODIST
Bascomb 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-926-9755 www.bascombchurch.org Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Road 770-479-2502 www.cantonfirstumc.org CITY ON A HILL 7745 Main St., Woodstock 678-445-3480 www.coahumc.org Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton 770-479-6030 www.fieldschapel.org Hickory Flat 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345.5969 www.hickoryflat.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-2883 www.hollyspringsumc.com Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 678-493-8920 www.libertyhillumc.org Little River 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-2495 www.littleriverumc.info Mt. Gilead 889 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591- 0837 www.ngumc.org Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-516-0371
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Emerson 4010 Canton Road, Marietta 770-578-1533 www.emersonuu.org
OTHERS
Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton 770-345-3030 www.actionchurch.tv Awakening 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock 770-924-4150 www.awakeningwoodstock.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth 770-917-4964 www.branchesofchrist.com
BridgePointe 233 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock 770-517-2977 www.bridgepointechurch.org
www.newcovenantcanton.org
Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
www.northatlantachurch.org
Church at North Gate 9876 Main St., Suite 250, Woodstock 678-494-2193 www.ngca.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-733-2585 www.mormon.org Church of the Messiah 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton 770-479-5280 www.churchofthemessiah.net Cornerstone Community 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org Dayspring 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 770-516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com Empowerment Tabernacle 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock 770-928-7478 www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com The Factory 9872 Main St., Woodstock, 770-517-7265 www.thefactoryministries.org
North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0040 www.rezwoodstock.org Revolution 125 Union Trail Hill, Canton 770-345-2737 www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Community Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Soul Medicine 3725 Sixes Road Canton Soulmedicinesunday.org Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-494-2100 www.sgcatlanta.org The Dwelling Place 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock www.dwellingplacemovement.org
Faith Family 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-4560 www.ffcacworth.com
Thrive Chapel 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-835-5795 www.thrivechapel.com
Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestoneschurch.info
Towne Lake Community 132 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock 678-445-8766 www.tlcchurch.com
God’s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org
Victory 4625 Highway 92, Acworth 770-794-7366 www.victoryga.com
His Hands 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 770-405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Life Church 300 Adam Jenkins Mem. Drive, Suite 108, Canton 770-847-0170 www.lifechurchcanton.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth Ministry House 347 Holly St., Canton 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org Momentum 659 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-384-4919 www.MomentumChurch.tv New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, Canton 770-479-6412
Watermarke 2126 Sixes Road, Canton 678-880-9092 www.watermarkechurch.com Woodstock Christian 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-8238 www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-366-7515 www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8990 www.wcchurch.org AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2015
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GREENPRINTS TRAIL SYSTEM WOODSTOCK, GA
Sources: City of Woodstock, Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo, MapmyIndia, Š OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
Noonday Creek Trail - This 1.43 mile paved trail begins at Market Street in Downtown Woodstock one block west of Main Street.
It continues downhill toward Noonday Creek where it intersects with Towne Lake Pass Trail and the bridge to Woofstock Park. The trail continues along Noonday Creek to its current end at Highway 92.
Trestle Rock Trail - This 0.40 mile paved trail is located in Olde Rope Mill Park and is an easy flat trail on the banks of Little River. Towne Lake Pass (2016) - This approximately 1.2 mile trail will connect the Towne Lake community to Downtown along the banks of Noonday Creek. It will begin at the intersection of Towne Lake Parkway and Towne Lake Hills South. Rubes Creek Trail (2016) - This 1 mile paved trail runs along Rubes Creek and will ultimately connect into a larger run of trails. 68
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CHEROKEE COUNTY CONTACTS Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
770-345-0400
Cherokee County Government
Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency www.crpa.net. 770-924-7768 (Includes Aquatic Center, Barnett Park, Blankets Creek, Cherokee
www.cherokeega.com Building Permits, Business Licenses 770-721-7810 Commissioners 678-493-6001 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) 678-493-6077 Environmental Health 770-479-0444 Extension Office 770-479-0418 Jury Phone 770-479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) 770-479-1953 Planning & Land Use 678-493-6101 Senior Services 770-345-2675 Sheriff’s Office www.cherokeega-sheriff.org 678-493-4100 Voter Registration 770-479-0407
Mills, Field’s Landing Park, Kenny Askew Park)
Taxes
Animal Control
License Plates/Tags, Property Tax – Canton office Woodstock office Renewals online https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/ Tax Assessors/Evaluation
678-493-6400 770-924-4099 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.ccfapa.com 770-560-2624 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
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 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
Utilities Atlanta Gas Light Co. Canton Water
www.aglc.com
770-907-4231
www.canton-georgia.com
770-704-1500
Cherokee Water & Sewerage Auth. www.ccwsa.com
770-479-1813
Cobb EMC
770-429-2100
www.cobbemc.com
Georgia Power
www.georgiapower.com
Woodstock Water
www.woodstockga.gov
Recycling Center
888-660-5890 770-926-8852 770-516-4195
Free, Reduced-Price Health Care Bethesda Community Clinic www.bethesdacommunityclinic.org
678-880-9654
Cherokee County Health Department www.nghd.org/CherokeeHealth
770-345-7371
Urgent Care Facilities American Family Care, 6440 Bells Ferry Rd. Woodstock, 770-200-1220 Northside Cherokee Urgent Care, off exit 11 at I-575
678-426-5450
Physician’s Express Care at Towne Lake 900 Towne Lake Pkwy. #104 Woodstock
770-693-5880
SHEFA Urgent Care 2000 Village Professional Dr. #110, Canton
678-661-3166
Wellstar Urgent Care 120 Stonebridge Pkwy. Woodstock (off exit 8)
678-494-2500
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First Step to Becoming an Actor
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Another reason for the tight shot is that the people making the casting decisions want to see you, and what your eyes are saying. Your shots need to be your face looking directly into the camera, expressing who you are. To express yourself, you will need to create ideas about how to identify your characters. Find roles that you can play, and either create your own lines for that role, or use some from a movie. Go to the headshot session with those lines in your head, and mentally say them while the photographer is snapping away. This way, you can be certain that something is “going on” in your photos. You may decide to enlist a professional for hair and makeup. It has been said that your headshot should be “you on your best day.” Whatever you have done in your shot, you should be able to replicate that look on your own. You will want a makeup artist who will make you look like you, naturally. Headshots are not glamour shots, so be sure that the result is not too perfect. After your photographer has edited your agreed-upon shots, print your photos and send them to agents, representation and/ or casting directors for auditions.
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just like we did 10 years ago. You don’t know anyone and you feel it will be a long time before you stop looking back over your shoulder at home. Let me just say, this city has a way of embracing you if you’ll let her. We have coined a phrase at Momentum Church that we say all the time: “We are with you on the journey.” I think that phrase came out of my wife’s and my journey the first year in Woodstock and our desire to have meaningful relationships. I just want to say after 10 years, thank you Woodstock for welcoming us. I also want thank so many of our friends who have come to feel like family. We have no intentions of going anywhere. We love our new home and our lives in Woodstock. If you are new to the area, I pray you’ll come to love Woodstock as much as we have and will soon be able to call it home. Now get out there and discover the new places, friends and experiences that Woodstock has to offer!
Entitlement State continued from page 39
causing Joseph emotional trauma was alleviated by his immediate response. “No, Dad, really,” Joseph said. “Tell me the truth!” Okay, Joseph. I’ve thought a lot about this. The truth is that life is not fair. Some people are luckier, some are stronger, some smarter, and some just work harder. I heard myself going into my “American lecture.” Joseph, you’ve been given the freedom to succeed. But an opportunity is not a promise of an outcome. You are not guaranteed the fruits of your brother’s labor. I realized the words were as much for myself as for him. Stop whining. Be grateful for your blessings. And next time, pick up more pine cones.
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Located just minutes from I-575 off Holly Springs Parkway, this family-friendly neighborhood offers plenty of active, social fun with a swimming pool and cabana, playground and dog park. • Price: $272,900–$345,785 • Square footage: 2,842–3,160 • Builder: Ashton Woods Woodstock Downtown by the JW Collection For those who want to live just a quick stroll from all of the restaurants and shops of Downtown Woodstock without sacrificing space and style, this collection of designer homes by legendary home builder John Wieland is the perfect fit. These three- to five-bedroom, 3.5- to 4.5-bath homes feature traditional architectural aesthetics and sky terraces, all steps from the community’s lap pool, playground, pocket parks and community center. The development includes apartments/ condos, townhomes and detached single-family homes. • Price: $549,900–$689,900 • Square footage: 3,000–4,000 • Builder: John Wieland Woodstock Knoll Minutes from downtown, Woodstock Knoll has a fitness room, tennis courts and a Junior Olympic sized pool with a waterslide and a mushroom fountain for the little ones. Homes in this community combine Southern comfort with modern style, with floor plans ranging from four to five bedrooms and three to four baths. • Price: $395,900–$540,791 • Square footage: 2,516–4,003 • Builder: Ashton Woods Woodstock Village Located near Highway 92, I-575 and Ga. 400 and minutes from downtown, homes in this subdivision have floor plans that range from three to four bedrooms and from 2.5 to 3.5 baths. • Price: $150,000s and up • Square footage: 1,215– 2,092 • Builder: Smith Douglas Homes Woodview Court Off Trickum Road, convenient to I-575 and Ga. 400, Woodview Court homes offer two to three bedrooms and two baths. The community also features a Junior Olympic sized pool, lighted tennis courts and lawn maintenance included in HOA fees. • Price: $270,990–$352,265 • Square footage: 1,656–2,093 • Builder: Pulte Homes AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2015
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ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL SERVICES Open Mortgage 40 404-992-7798, understandingreverse.com ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES Hartman Imbriale Attorneys 43 678-445-7423, www.hartman-imbriale.com 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 200 Limbocker Law Firm 9 678-401-6836, www.limbockerlawfirm.com 2230 Towne Lake Pkwy, Bldg 800, Ste.140
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Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 21 1816 Eagle Drive Suite 200-C, 770-926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com Spillane Orthodontics 770-928-4747, www.SpillaneOrtho.com 335 Parkway 575, Suite 200, Woodstock
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Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 45 678-224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place, Suite 250, Woodstock
AUTOMOTIVE Woodstock Quality Paint & Body 40 9285 Main St., Woodstock, 770-926-3898
Williams Orthodontics 7 770-592-5554 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 201, Woodstock 770-345-4155 205 Waleska Road, Suite 1A, Canton www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com
BANKS/CREDIT UNIONS
EDUCATION/TUTORING
LGE Credit Union 33 12186 Highway 92, Suite 111B, Woodstock www.LGEccu.org, 770-424-0060
Compass Prep Academy Cover, 36, 37 404-643-9424, www.compassprep.org
BEAUTY, MASSAGE & SPA Bambu Salon and Spa 50 150 Prominence Point Parkway, Suite 700, Canton 30114, 770-345-0027 Elegant Nails 13 6234 Old Highway 5, Suite D-11, Woodstock 678-401-4734 Main Street Nail Studio 770-928-2662
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Salon Spa Venéssa 770-591-2079, www.salonvenessa.com 8516 Main Street, Woodstock
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BUSINESS Downtown Buzz
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CHIROPRACTIC North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute (678) 574-5678 3451 Cobb Parkway, Suite 4, Acworth
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Ribley Chiropractic 2453 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-592-2505, www.ribleychrio.com
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CHURCHES Dwelling Place Church 110 Londonderry Court, 130, Woodstock dwellingplacemovement.org The Factory Church 9872 Main Street, Woodstock www.thefactoryministries.org
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(Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Pediatric) Fountain View Dentistry 49 770-926-0000, www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200, Suite A
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Kings Academy Knights Batallion 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 404-444-7683, www.tkajrotc.org
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Lyndon Academy 770-926-0166, www.lyndonacademy.org 485 Toonigh Road, Woodstock 30188
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Piano Instructor-Ralph Iossa 973-519-6863
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North Georgia Audiology 13 and Hearing Aid Center, 770-560-4775 203 Woodpark Place, Suite B-100, Woodstock www.NorthGeorgiaHearing.com Northside Hospital-Cherokee Northside.com
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Perimeter North Family Medicine 41 770-395-1130, www.pnfm.com 900 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 210, Woodstock Wellstar/Mayo Clinic Inside front 770-956-7827, www.wellstar.org/mayo Woodstock Pediatric Medicine 47 770-517-0250, www.woodstockpeds.com 2000 Professional Way, Bldg. 200, Woodstock
PHOTOGRAPHERS J King Images 404-384-2794, 404-200-0881 www.JKingImages.com
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Rainflower Photography www.rainflowerphotography.com
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REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage, Tara Daigle, Realtor 404-925-6351, tara@keatingbrs.com
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The Goddard School 3115 Parkbrooke Circle, Woodstock 770-516-0880, GoddardSchool.com
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Broadus Realty Group Donna Braodus, 404-583-8856 www.broadusrealtygroup.com
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The Grant Academy 770-926-7827, www.thegrantacademy.net 102 Springfield Drive, Woodstock
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Magnolia Cottages by the Sea Linda B. Lee, 850-319-8050 linda.lee@pelicanproperty.com
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Tutor Doctor 32 770-308-6300, www.InHomeTutorNorthAtlanta.com
The Crest of Laurelwood 10247 Highway 92, Woodstock www.crestatlaurelwood.com
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HOME & GARDEN Blue Horizon Air Cond. & Heating 678-279-2244, BHCool.com
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Elite Roofing of Georgia 770-445-1290
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The Premier Group, Keller Williams 8604 Main Street, Woodstock Back cover 678-494-0102 , www.TPGsells.com
EM Universal Services, LLC Reese, 678-773-2804
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Cherokeefest
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Dance for His Glory www.danceforhisglory.net
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Landscape Matters 43 770-403-5813, LandscapeMattersInc.com Mr. Junk 678-MR-Junk1, www.mrjunk1.com
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Precision Plumbing 44 678-758-3493, PrecisionPlumbingPros.com Professional Installed Wood Floors 13 404-975-7027, www.hardwoodproject.com
DENTAL
Hickory Flat Dental 7840 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-479-8654
Kennesaw State University 1 470-578-6765, cccpe.kennesaw.edu/healthcare
PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists 7 770-720-7733, www.cherokeewomenshealth.com
Rejoice Maids 678-905-3476, www.rejoicemaids.com Reliable Heating & Air 770-594-9969, ReliableAir.com
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Soil Sense Landscape Group 678-483-5185, soilsenselandscape.com
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The Grout Doctor 678-383-1311, www.GroutDoctor.com
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RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT
Dance Imagination 23 678-445-2731, www.DanceImagination.com 119 Mill Street, Woodstock Elm St. Cultural Arts Village 678-494-4251
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River Ridge Football Sequoyah Chiefs Football Woodstock Wolverines Football
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RETAILERS/SHOPPING Spirited 8670 Main Street, Suite 2, Woodstock 678-214-5304, www.spritlala.com
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Trickum Wine 678-503-2269, www.TrickumWine.com 3333 Trickum Road, Woodstock
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