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September 2012

Volume 18, Issue 5

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Local residents travelled far and wide with their Townelaker!

50 & 51 On the Cover Marietta Plastic Surgery, Dr. John Symbas. Photo courtesy of Kim Bates.

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In Every Issue Around Towne. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Community News. . . . . 10 & 12 Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Event Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Everyday Angels. . . . . . . . . . . 28 TLBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Church Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

66 Back to School Pictorial

The kids are off to a great start!

Elected Officials. . . . . . . . . . . 88 School Information . . . . . . . . 89 Community Numbers . . . . . . 92

Hillside Mission Trip

Youth group helps those in need in Kentucky.

Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Advertisers Directory. . . . . . . 94 Real Deals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Contributing Writers

Patty Ponder is the Market Director for TowneLaker. She can be reached at (770) 615-3322 or patty@townelaker.com. 2

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Peter Allen................................................49

Shelley Herod...........................................46

Don Akridge..............................................16

Robyn Hohensee......................................45

Canyon Aspy.............................................43

Sheila & Kurt Johnson...............................18

Dr. Randy Beck..........................................52

Leeann Jones............................................62

Rick Coughlin............................................56

Kara Kiefer..........................................29, 34

Jyl Craven..................................................44

Dr. Jared Lasseigne...................................57

Chicka Elloy...............................................48

Dee Locklin...............................................64

Jason Fleeman..........................................74

Josh Philpot..............................................60

Dr. Scott R. Harden...................................54

Bill Ratliff..................................................78

Kristina Havens.........................................39

Sen. Chip Rogers.......................................20

David Hecklemoser...................................47

Lynne Saunders........................................32

Mayor Donnie Henriques.........................42

Dr. Doug Thrasher.....................................79

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AROUND TOWNE by Kara Kiefer

Kara is the Editor of Townelaker magazine. She lives in Towne Lake with her husband Mike and their two sons Brandon and Garrett. Feel free to send your comments or questions to editor@townelaker. com.

People Places and Pleasures that make Towne Lake

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As we were planning our last getaway for the summer, I realized I forgot something — to include my college son! He’s a very independent “dependent,” living on his own for two years now. We are fortunate in that we are able to spend time with him frequently, but his schedule no longer coincides with any of the larger Cherokee County school breaks. We have become accustomed to planning our getaways without him. So when it came time to plan our last long weekend getaway, I naturally planned it without him! Fortunately, I realized the error of my ways and, as luck would have it, he was free! (Especially with Mom and Dad footing the bill!) Speaking of vacations, be sure to see where several readers took the TowneLaker this summer on page 26!

What’s Coming?

Ice Martini and Sushi Bar will be opening this month in downtown Woodstock on Chambers Street in the location formerly occupied by Wink. The restaurant is owned by local residents Peggy and Danny Snow and will serve sushi and small plates. The restaurant will be open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, call (770) 672-6334 or visit www.icemartinibar.com. Woodstock West by Walton is the mixed-use site located just west of Main Street. The project will include a 308-unit apartment complex, retail space and for-sale housing. In other housing news, Windsong Properties is developing 19 singlefamily homes off Rope Mill Road. The detached ranch homes will be geared toward active adults. Village Market and Café, located at 480 Chambers Street, plans on opening this fall. The owners, Peggy and Danny Snow, also own Ice Sushi and Martini Bar. The store will carry an array of gourmet items and fresh flowers and will have a deli and bakery. You may have noticed something -or I should say, someone missing from our last several issues — Dr. Mike Litrel. After writing for us for more than 12 years, he is taking a brief sabbatical from writing his monthly columns. Instead, he and his wife Ann are hard at work on a sequel to their first book The Eyes Don’t See. The publication date for the sequel is scheduled for winter 2012. We wish him luck on this latest venture and eagerly await his reappearance in the TowneLaker! 4

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What’s New?

THREADS, a new clothing store for men and women now, is open at 500 Chambers Street in downtown Woodstock. The store carries clothing, jewelry, accessories and gifts. THREADS is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sundays 12 – 6 p.m. For more information, call (770) 517-1505 or become a fan on Facebook. Guston’s Grille recently opened at 12195 Highway 92, in the former location of the Firehouse Food and Spirits. The restaurant has several nightly activities, including trivia, family bingo and live music on the weekends. For more information and to see a menu, please visit www.gustons.com. Show Me Off Again, a new consignment store in downtown Woodstock, recently opened at 8926 Main Street. The store accepts gently worn women’s, children’s and men’s clothing for consignment, and no appointment is necessary to consign. For complete information, call (770) 313-3313 or find the store on Facebook. Lisa Schudel, Licensed Massage Therapist now is offering permanent cosmetics including eyeliner, brows and lip color. For more information, please call (678) 361-2580. Styl’n Salon is excited to welcome Advanced Stylist Brandy Keyt, who has been providing hair care in the Towne Lake area for more than 20 years. Brandy can be reached (770) 715-1575 or by calling the Salon (678) 494-6001

Happy Grandparent’s Day!

Grandparent’s Day will be held on Sunday, September 9. In honor of that day, Melanie Moore sent in a sweet picture of her daughter, Jaclyn Moore with her Nana and Mimi.

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Community Board The TowneLaker Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders, from different walks of life. Our Board assists us in many ways including contributing to our magazine, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback. Our Board consists of five members: Dr. Doug Thrasher, Colin Morris, State Senator Chip Rogers, Gay Grooms and Dr. Scott Harden. Dr. Doug Thrasher — Doug is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He has lived in the Towne Lake area and served at Hillside for five years. He and his wife, Debbie, live in Eagle Watch, and they have two married children and four precious grandchildren. Doug can be reached at dthrasher@ hillsideumc.org.

Colin Morris — Colin is a freelance writer and stay-at-home mom to three children whom she describes as “two ninja sons and one dog-loving daughter.” She and her husband have lived in Woodstock for the past 12 years, and she grew up in Marietta.

Chip Rogers — Chip presently serves as our Senate Majority Leader. He has lived in metro Atlanta for 40 years, Cherokee County for 10 years, with his wife and four children. His mother, father and brother also live in Cherokee County.

G. Lora (Gay) Grooms — Gay has been teaching, writing, directing, and performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. She opened the Towne Lake Arts Center — now the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village — in 2002. She credits her four now grown children for teaching her almost everything she knows about working with creative young minds. Gay can be reached at director@elmstreetarts.org

Townelaker Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. Market Director Patty Ponder patty@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3322 Executive Editor Kara Kiefer editor@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3309 Art Director Michelle McCulloch art@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3307 Digital Marketing Director James Ball james@trustworkz.com, (770) 615-3310 TowneLaker, 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 the Towne Lake area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It is distributed free to approximately 14,450 homes by mail to all Towne Lakers. An additional 1,800+ are placed in racks around the community. We also have 2,000+ digital viewers of the magazine online each month. TowneLaker welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th 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. TowneLaker 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 2012. TowneLaker 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189

Dr. Scott R. Harden — Scott is a family dentist at Fountain View Family & Cosmetic Dentistry serving Woodstock and Cherokee County for 24 years. During this time, he has lived in the Towne Lake area with his wife, Kathy, and two children. Congratulations to Scott & Kathy on their recent 25th “silver” wedding anniversary.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Local Martial Arts Academy Receives Award Bowenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tiger Rock Martial Arts Academy received the worldwide Community Service Award for its work in helping the tornado victims of the 2011 storms in Tuscaloosa, AL. The Academy supplied three truckloads of food, two carloads of clothes, and one carload of stuffed animals to the tornado victims. Left to right: Grandmaster James Bailey and Master Lili Bowen.

Annual Run for Erin Scheduled for September The 13th annual Run For Erin will be held on Saturday, September 29 at Woodstock High School. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Residents are asked to join local resident Erin Peters and her family in raising funds to support research for the National MPS Society. Erin has the genetic disorder MPS III B (Sanfilippo Syndrome), a metabolic disorder that affects the heart, bones, respiratory and nervous systems. To register or to make a donation, please contact Stacy Murphy Peters at (770) 928-0853, email her at stacy. peters@bellsouth.net or visit www.runforerin.com.

Local Girl Donates Hair Nicole Sanossian, age eight, donated eight inches of her hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. The organization creates wigs for cancer patients. 10

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Bascomb VBS Participants Donate to Organizations Bascomb United Methodist Church held Vacation Bible School (VBS) earlier this summer. With the help of more than 50 volunteers, the VBS participants were able to collect items and donate them to the Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Clubs, an outreach ministry to at-risk children Left to right: Hannah Bryant, Caroline Smith, who are not Kayla Felton and Olivia Bryant. involved in church. The group also donated $185 to Operation Kid-to-Kid, which will use the funds to purchase mosquito nets to fight malaria worldwide.

Pediatric Dentist Opens Doors in Towne Lake Dr. Shiva Werner recently opened a new pediatric dentistry practice. Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock is located at 250 Parkbrooke Circle, Suite 250. Dr. Werner and her husband and two sons have lived in Towne Lake for five years. For more information on the practice, please call (678) 224-5722 or visit www.childrensdentistwoodstock.com.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Give a Kid a Chance Exceeds Expectations This year’s Give a Kid a Chance (GAKAC) event was the biggest since the organization began in 2006. Give a Kid a ChanceCherokee, Inc. is a nonprofit ministry which helps Cherokee County students in need to start school on the right foot by providing supplies and other necessary items. This year, students received: • More than 2,900 backpacks • 1,103 medical screenings • 16,000 items of clothing • 346 haircuts

News from Cherokee Women’s Health Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists recently honored Susan Griggs, Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife for being the first Midwife to deliver 500 babies at Northside-Cherokee Hospital. Susan has practiced as a nurse midwife across the Atlanta area since 1994. Over the past decade, Susan has also served as clinical instructor for the Kennesaw State University School of Nursing. Susan lives in Woodstock with her husband and two daughters, who are attending college. The practice also is happy to announce the addition of Dr. Fonda Webb. Dr. Webb earned her undergraduate degree from Spelman College, her medical degree from Meharry Medical College and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Houston-LBJ Hospital.

and much more. Cofounder Cheryl Ruffer said, “Thanks to everyone who had a part – big or small. God is faithful each year, blessing us with a smooth event at each location. We give Him all the credit and glory!” Next year’s event will be held July 20. For more information or to get involved, please visit www. giveakidachance.org.

Dr. Fonda Webb

Susan Griggs

Local Optimist Club Presents Oratorical Awards Woodstock Midday Optimist Club recently recognized two local students in its annual Oratorical Contest. John Haas (bottom right) was awarded a $2,500 college scholarship by winning the Georgia State Oratorical Contest in Macon and Caleb Blair won the signing portion of the contest. Caleb was also awarded a $2,500 scholarship. Congratulations!

Car Seat Safety Check to be Held Safe Kids Cherokee County will hold a Seat Check Saturday event on September 22 at Lowe’s. Certified technicians will help parents and caregivers check car seats for proper installation. That same day Lowe’s also will be conducting its monthly Kids’ Workshop, where children will be able to build their own firetruck. The safety check will be held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and is free to the public. 12

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Community Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary Announcements are Free! E-mail to: editor@townelaker.com. October deadline is September 10.

Happy Birthday!

Ava Truesdale Age 7 on September 22 Happy Birthday from Mommy and Daddy We love you more than the universe!

Andrew Grant Age 4 on September 3 Happy Birthday! We love you, Mommy, Daddy and Noah

Elias Andrew White Age 3 on September 13 We love you! Daddy, Mommy and Luci

Kylie Grace Age 3 on September 25 We love you! Your family

Jacob Champ Age 4 on September 4 Son of Jacque and Jim Champ Brother to James, Jaxon, and Jason

Tabitha Graves Age 1 on July 2 Happy 1st Birthday to our sunshine! Love, Mom and Dad

Matthew Vidrine Age 6 on July 8 Love Mom, Dad, Rhianna and Joshua

Rhianna Vidrine Age 11 on August 25 Love Mom, Dad, Matthew and Joshua

Abigale Grace Montgomery Age 13 September 15 Daughter of Korey and Brad Montgomery We love you Abigale! PawPaw and Nanna B

Faith Williamson Age 11 on June 7 Happy Birthday We love you! Momma and Daddy Belle, Keegan, Wyatt and Liam

Keegan Williamson Age 7 on August 8 We love you, Daddy & Momma Faith, Annabelle, Wyatt and Liam

Daddy Williamson Happy Birthday We love you. Momma, Faith, Annabelle, Keegan, Wyatt and Liam

Spencer Harrison Leigh Age 12 on September 16 Happy 12th Birthday! We are so proud of you and love you very much! Daddy, Mommy, Bobby, Brier, Preston, Harker and Yogi

Wesley Woods Jr. Age 2 on August 20 Son of Brittany and Wesley Woods. Brother of Jezzariah, Jazmin, Nevaeh and Kyle

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Olivia Woods (left) Age 5 on August 31 Jezzariah Woods Age 5 on August 30 Cousins and best friends for life! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Auntie Brittany and Uncle Wesley

James Aleksandar Montgomery Born July 21, 2012 9.2 lbs , 20.25 inches long Proud parents Nina and Zachary Montgomery

Left to right: Mark Myers Celebrating on September 29 Brooke Myers Age 6 on September 9 Olivia Myers Age 8 on August 31 Love you all! Mom

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Sydney Bray Age 7 on September 4 Daughter of Latresse and Sammie Sister of Simmie, Sierra and Savannah

Annabelle Williamson Age 8 on August 4 We love you so much, Momma and Daddy Faith, Keegan, Wyatt and Liam Williamson

Shirley and Andy Waldron will celebrate 15 years of marriage on September 27

Hannah Elizabeth Winkler Born June 13, 2012 at 3:02 p.m. 6 lbs, 13 oz, 18.25 in Our precious baby girl! Parents Amanda and Jason Winkler

Contest Corner

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Greg and Barbara Montgomery celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on August 24, 2012

Congratulations to Debbie Graves (top) for being the first to spot the phrase “Okay Now What?” on page 19. Congratulations also to Aimee Astrom (bottom) for being the first to find our hidden picture on page 67 of the August issue. Both won a gift certificates to Canyon’s Burgers.

Birth

September Finds: Noah Alexander Grant Born June 27, 2012 7 lb 6 oz, 18 3/4 inches Parents Jennifer and James Grant Big brother Andrew

If you know the answer to the contest question or find the hidden picture, be the first to call (770) 615-3325 or e-mail editor@ townelaker.com. Please provide your name, contact phone number or email address.

Find the hidden picture:

Be the first to find the phrase: “A difference you can see”

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The Retirement Reality Check Little things to keep in mind for life after work. by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus Decades ago, there was a popular book entitled What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School. Perhaps someday, another book will appear to discuss certain aspects of the retirement experience that go unrecognized - the “fine print”, if you will. Here are some little things that can be frequently overlooked. Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone 770-952-6707.

How will you save in retirement? More and more baby boomers are retiring with the hope that they can become centenarians. That may prove true thanks to healthcare advances and generally healthier lifestyles.

We all save for retirement; with our increasing longevity, we will also need to save in retirement for the (presumed) decades ahead. That means more than budgeting; it means investing with growth and tax efficiency in mind year after year. Could your cash flow be more important than your savings? While the number one retirement fear is someday running out of money, your income stream may actually prove more important than your retirement nest egg. How great will the income stream be from your accumulated wealth? There’s a longstanding belief that retirees should withdraw about four percent of their savings annually. This “four percent rule” became popular back in the 1990s, thanks to an influential article written by a financial advisor named Bill Bengen in the Journal of Financial Planning. While the “four percent rule” has its followers, the respected economist William Sharpe (one of the minds behind Modern Portfolio Theory) dismissed it as simplistic and an open door to retirement income shortfalls in a widely cited 2009 essay in the Journal of Investment Management. Volatility is pronounced in today’s financial markets, and the relative calm 16

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we knew prior to the last recession may take years to return. Because of this volatility, it is hard to imagine sticking to a hardand-fast withdrawal rate in retirement – your annual withdrawal percentage may need to vary due to life and market factors. What will you begin doing in retirement? In the classic retirement dream, every day feels like a Saturday. Your reward for decades of work is 24/7 freedom. But might all that freedom leave you bored? Impossible, you say? It happens. Some people retire with only a vague idea of “what’s next”. After a few months or years, they find themselves in the doldrums. Shouldn’t they be doing something with all that time on their hands? A goal-oriented retirement has its virtues. Purpose leads to objectives, objectives lead to plans, and plans can impart some structure and order to your days and weeks – and that can help cure retirement listlessness. Will your spouse want to live the way that you live? Many couples retire with shared goals, but they find that their ambitions and day-to-day routines differ. Over time, this dissonance can be aggravating. A conversation or two may help you iron out potential conflicts. While your spouse’s “picture” of retirement will not simply be a mental photocopy of your own, the variance in retirement visions may surprise you.

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We all save for retirement; with our increasing longevity, we will also need to save in retirement for the (presumed) decades ahead. When should you (and your spouse) claim Social Security benefits? “As soon as possible” may not be the wisest answer. An analysis is needed. Talk with the financial professional you trust and run the numbers. If you can wait and apply for Social Security strategically, you might realize as much as hundreds of thousands of dollars more in benefits over your lifetimes.

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Cruisin for the Kids Set for September The Towne Lake Optimist Club will host its annual fundraiser, Crusin for the Kids, on September 15. The event will benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children (BTFC). Local children who are victims of brain tumors along with their families will be treated to an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment on a houseboat cruise on Lake Allatoona. In addition, the group will participate in a boat parade, which is open to the public. The cost to participate in the boat parade will be $25. Sponsorships are available by calling Scott Adams at (770) 4033661. For more information on the BTFC, please visit www. braintumorkids.org.

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No Equity? No Problem! by Sheila & Kurt Johnson

Kurt and Sheila live in Towne Lake and are top producing, Keller Williams Agents. They are Short Sale Experts and CDPE certified. www.KurtandSheila.com

If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to refinance your mortgage. If you didn’t think it was possible because you owe more than your home is worth, you are in luck. It’s your lack of equity that makes you eligible for a refinance into today’s low fixed rates.

The program that makes this possible is HARP (Home Affordable Refinance Program). When the program was first introduced in 2009, it had several limitations that excluded millions of homeowners from getting the help they needed to reduce their monthly payments. In October 2011, the program was revamped (HARP 2.0) to eliminate the 125 percent loan to value requirement. In other words, even if you currently owe over 125 percent of your home’s value, you are still eligible to refinance your loan at today’s low fixed rates. Furthermore, HARP 2.0 has eliminated the appraisal requirement on properties where an Automated Value can be determined. This program won’t work for everyone, but it is estimated that it could help over 40 percent of all homeowners if they just knew this program existed and took action. To be eligible to refinance under HARP, consumers must meet all of the following requirements: • You must have closed your current mortgage on or before May 31, 2009. • Your mortgage must be owned or guaranteed by either

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..., even if you currently owe over 125 percent of your home’s value, you are still eligible to refinance your loan at today’s low fixed rates. Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae (nearly 50 percent are). You can find links to both sites’ loan ownership look-up tools in one convenient place: http://Eligible.KurtandSheila.com. • You cannot have refinanced under HARP previously, unless you have a Fannie Mae loan that was refinanced under HARP from March - May, 2009. • You must be current on your home loan. • You cannot have made a late payment within the past six months or more than one late payment in the past seven to12 months. • The loan-to-value ratio must be greater than 80 percent. • Your loan needs to fall under the current conforming loan limits. A conforming loan is one that falls at or below the maximum financeable amount allowed, or $417,000 in Georgia. This program ends December 31, 2013 and you aren’t likely to see rates this low again in your lifetime. Don’t wait.

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The Campaign Walking Trail by State Senator Chip Rogers Public speaking is said to be the number one fear among people. Similarly, knocking on doors is likely the number one fear among candidates running for office.

Chip Rogers is the State Senator for our district. You can call him at (404) 463-1378 or fax him at (404) 657-9887. You also can e-mail Chip at Chip@ SenatorChipRogers. com. Chip also serves on the TowneLaker Community Board.

I’ll admit, the first time I walked out of my comfortable home on April 1, 2002 and began campaigning door to door, it was a little unnerving. The thought of standing at a stranger’s front door for political reasons was not my idea of fun. More than ten years later, I can state without hesitation, it has been the most rewarding personal adventure I’ve ever embarked upon. Altogether, I have personally gone to the front door of more than 17,000 homes over the last decade, some more than once. When I began back in 2002, my wife and I would take our two children with us in strollers. Emma

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was three at the time and Quinn was one. One thing is certain: approaching a door with a child in a stroller will get attention. Interestingly, in the years since, we hear time and again from people who remember us coming to the door with strollers. Many are amazed at my daughter, who is now 5’9” and 13 years old. Water and Weight - The most common response at someone’s door has nothing to do with politics; it’s water. And would I like some. I have been offered water probably more than 1,000 times. Most of the time, I respectfully decline, but many times, it has been a lifesaver. Primary campaigns are during the summer. The summer of 2004 and this summer were exceptionally hot. I have stood at many a doorstep with sweat streaming down my face, which is why I think so many people offer water. On this note, there is no better weight loss program than walking door to door for three months. I figure my average weight loss is around 15 pounds for a full campaign of walking. Dogs – I love dogs. If you are going to be a candidate that walks door to door, you better love dogs as well. Almost everyone has a dog. Seriously! By my calculation, eight of every ten homes has a dog. Yes, I have been bitten - but only three times,

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The thought of standing at a stranger’s front door for political reasons was not my idea of fun. More than ten years later, I can state without hesitation, it has been the most rewarding personal adventure I’ve ever embarked upon.

People – This is where effort meets reward. People are, almost universally, very nice. I have made more friends through knocking at front doors than through anything else I have ever done. I’ve sat at hundreds of kitchen tables and talked about every subject you can imagine. I’ve cried with people who have recently lost a spouse or even a child. The last few years, the stories of job losses have become all too common and each one will break your heart. I know my church is large, but it’s amazing to spend time with so many people I go to church with but don’t get to actually see on Sundays. I’ve seen the worry on thousands of faces concerned for the future of our nation. I’ve seen even more people who are just happy to have a candidate actually knock on their door as opposed to the hated robo-calls. Over and over and over again, I have met really good people.

and none of the bites were serious. Yes, I have been chased, probably close to 50 times. Not sure how many of those would have resulted in a bite. It’s amazing how fast you can run when being chased by a dog.

Lesson Learned – Every person seeking office should walk door to door. Meet people face to face. Phones, texts, messages, emails and even Skype can only go so far in truly communicating. It is this experience that renews a person’s belief in their fellow Americans. The people we serve should always be our inspiration. Perhaps it sounds grandiose, but Pope Pious XII once stated, “‘The American people have a great genius for splendid and unselfish actions. Into the hands of America God has placed the destinies of an afflicted mankind.” I couldn’t agree more.

Slams – It is going to happen. Eventually you will have a door slammed in your face. If you can’t handle this, you won’t be too good at door to door campaigning. I have always thought that the person who slams a door in your face likely has other issues they are dealing with that have little to do with you. Luckily, this happens only at about one of every 100 homes.

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by Kara Kiefer I’ve had them. You’ve had them — bad hair days. But when a bad hair day turns into a bad hair month, it’s time to do something about it. There are no shortages of hair salons or barber shops to accomplish this, but to find one salon that caters to all members of the family with a caring, expertise filled staff is a rare find. These qualities and more are what I found when I recently visited The Wild Orchid Salon. My first impression of owner Liza Goodwin is of someone who has never met an enemy. She is a mom as well as a business owner. She exudes warmth, caring and compassion. She greets every person that crosses her threshold as a long lost friend, and it’s of utmost importance to Liza to have a salon that reflects her philosophy. “The most rewarding part of my day is consulting with my clients first and teaching them how to style their hair when they go home, she said.” Liza’s goal is to ensure every experience is one that customers enjoy, want to experience again and want to tell others about. Part of The Wild Orchid’s client-centered way of doing business is to offer specials that benefit all members of the family, Tuesday – Friday. Tuesdays are Spa Days and offer special pricing on cuts, color, waxing and retail products; moms particularly appreciate Wednesdays, which are Kids’ Day: $12 cuts for ages 12 and under and $16 for 13-17. Thursdays are Men’s Day with $18 haircuts and $35 color and Fridays are Girls Night Out with $30 blowout or flat iron and makeup application. All clients, even the youngest ones, receive a mini-massage, a hot steam wrap and a complimentary beverage. 22

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What I really found to be unique to The Wild Orchid is the fact it makes several of its own products for all hair types and conditions. Liza’s 25 years of experience has translated into discovering the perfect products to carry in her salon, a pursuit which not only allowed her to offer internationally acclaimed lines, but also to help to produce some of her own. I particularly like the ‘Gel Mousse’ for “curly” days. It’s firm but not overly stiff, and has a great scent! For the days I style my hair straight, I love her newest product, ‘Kera Remedy’ serum, which is great for color-treated hair and prevents any frizziness. No matter your look, Liza has a product that can help! She also offers handcrafted jewelry, cosmetics, handbags and scarves. Liza always is on the lookout for new talented hairdressers that embody The Wild Orchid Salon ‘way of life’ atmosphere — thinking of clients needs and wants first. She is in the process of adding a new aesthetician. With that addition, clients can truly experience a day at the spa with the most services! Liza embraces the area in which she gives back. Although she doesn’t like to publicly gain recognition, she did say, “I live and work in this community. To give back is a natural extension of myself and my business.” If your bad hair days are starting to outnumber the good ones, walk in, call for an appointment or go online to schedule with one of the experts at The Wild Orchid Salon. You’ll be rewarded by a smiling reflection in the mirror! “All women are beautiful. It’s an inside job. I’m just the messenger,” she said. Mention you saw this article in the TowneLaker when scheduling an appointment and receive an additional discount.

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Community

EVENT CALENDAR:

September

Starting September 11 Square Dance Club Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Location: Woodstock Community Church, 237 Rope Mill Road Information: Sponsored by the Cherokee Squares Square Dance Club. Call (770) 704-0875 or (770) 917-8251.

September 16, 17 & 18

September 25 & 26 Yom Kippur Location: Pinetree Country Club, 3400 McCollum Parkway, Kennesaw Information: Free but donations are welcomed and encouraged. Call (678) 460-7702 or email info@JewishWestCobb.com to reserve.

September 27 – 29 Community Garage Sale Times: Thursday 6 – 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Towne Lake Hills

September 29 Run For Erin Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Woodstock High School Information: Join Towne Lake resident Erin Peters and her family for the annual fundraiser to support research for the National MPS Society. To register, contact Stacy Murphy Peters at (770) 928-0853, email her at stacy.peters@bellsouth.net or visit www.runforerin.com. Rosh Hashanah Location: Pinetree Country Club, 3400 McCollum Parkway, Kennesaw Information: Free but donations are welcomed and encouraged. Call (678) 460-7702 or email info@ JewishWestCobb.com to reserve.

September 21 The Marriage of Figaro Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska Information: Adults $35, Seniors and children $30. Call (770) 720-9167 or visit www.reinhardt.edu/fpac.

September 24 Family Internet Safety Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Location: Cherokee Presbyterian Church, 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton Information. Free but registration encouraged at www. cherokee-pca.org. Interactive Q&A, helpful resources and tips.

Arts Alliance Programs 101 Emma Lane, Suite 101, Woodstock www.artsalliancega.org

Ongoing smART Saturdays Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ages: 6 and older Information: Painting, printing, drawing, sculpture and more

Through December 14 Wine and Wheel Day/Time: Every Friday 7 – 10 p.m. Information: $35 per session. Learn basic throwing. Reservations recommended by calling Gabby at (404) 434-1336.

Mondays, Starting September 3 Zerah’s Sewing Room Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Information: Learn how to sew at home. Call Zerah Wilson at (770) 595-6431 to register

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Feature

vacation photo contest Each year, the TowneLaker shamelessly invites itself on vacation with our readers to see who could take us the farthest from Woodstock, both abroad and within the United States. Luckily, several readers obliged our request, and we traveled to Italy, France, Turkey, Honolulu and California. Hannah and Kelsey Keith took us the farthest overseas to Kusadasi, Turkey aboard their Mediterranean cruise. Within the U.S., the Stahler family took us the farthest when they traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii.

First Place Abroad

Thanks to all who participated and gave the TowneLaker a great summer! Hannah and Kelsey Keith in Kusadasi, Turkey, 5828 Miles

Mason, Ellie and Logan Belleza in Rome, Italty 5028 Miles

Samantha and Daniel Stahler in Honolulu, Hawaii 4488 Miles 26

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Tyler, Colleen, Steve and Melissa Manuel in Rome, Italy 5028 Miles

Andrew, Adalyn and Alden Lenhart in Los Angeles, California 1925 Miles

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Everyday

If you would like to make a donation, please visit www. townelaker.com/ everydayangels to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@ gmail.com for consideration and qualification.

Be the heroine of your life, not the victim. —Nora Ephron A special thanks to all who contributed to last month’s featured family. Your generous donations not only provided them with great relief but an opportunity to break the cycle and finally get ahead. We will monitor their progress closely. Life is about compassion, understanding the needs of others, and selfless thinking. It’s the realization that life isn’t all about you! Everyday Angels has had a busy month! We are happy to be working again with local school counselors as they identify student and family needs as well as networking with community churches. We have been busy collecting and providing school supplies to middle school children, paying utilities and putting food on tables. We love our job! This month, we are featuring a local mom who recently left an abusive relationship with her husband who is battling alcoholism. After years of trying to make things work and cope, she could no longer allow herself or her children to live in an erratic, unstable environment. Her bravery has resulted in moving herself and her children away from her home, temporarily, in hopes that her husband can gain control of his situation, and they can be the family they once were. Because her extended family lives in another state, she often feels alone in her journey, although friends and counselors have been very supportive. This sweet mom grew up with an alcoholic parent and understands first- hand the feelings and insecurities to which she is exposing her children. While the change has been difficult, she is determined to escape the world of alcoholism once and for all and prays that her husband will as well. Everyday Angels will assist her with groceries and utility costs during this difficult transition period. We will pray for her courage and strength.

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TLBA Entrepreneurial Scholarship Fund Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club 1003 Towne Lake Hills East, Woodstock, GA 30189

If you’re looking for a reason to spend a day on the golf course, here it is! The Towne Lake Business Association (TLBA) is hosting its 12th Annual Golf Tournament! This tournament is for experienced golfers and hackers alike. Our four-player scramble format allows everyone to enjoy the event. After 18 holes, join us at the Towne Lake Hills clubhouse for dinner, networking, raffles, door prizes and tournament awards.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Gold Sponsorship Sponsorship — $1,000 Player registration for 1 foursome Gold Sponsor sign at a prime location and more Si lver lver Hole Sponsorship Sponsorship — $125 Gold Sponsor sign at tees

$450 for a complete foursome $125 per individual player

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Range Opens Registration Shotgun Start 19th Hole — Dinner, Awards Presentation & Live Auction

FURTHER INFORMATION Jon Lamonte, Chair Marc Replogle Don Kyle

(678) 986-0140 (770) 952-5000 x20 (404) 580-6331

eesllc@ymail.com marc@thereploglefirm.com donaldekyle@gmail.com

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Rejoice Maids Rejoice Maids is a locally own and operated cleaning company located on Main Street in Woodstock. Founded by Gemma Beylouny, a resident of Woodstock, Rejoice Maids specializes in residential cleaning and small office cleaning. As a locally owned business, Rejoice Maids mission is to provide the best experience possible for all its clients and the best work place for all its employees. To provide its clients with the best experience, Rejoice Maids provides the best cleaning technicians. The employees are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. They are proud professional cleaning technicians, and they adhere to the company mission and policy. Rejoice Maids empowers all employees to make decisions that will benefit its clients. They are provided with training and tools needed to accomplish their goals, and the employees dedicate their time and efforts to their jobs and show appreciation to clients. Rejoice Maids’ management, employees and staff work together to deliver the best service to its clients. Services include Spring/deep cleaning, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or even occasional cleaning, move-in/move-out cleaning and small business office cleaning. Rejoice Maids provides services Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can reach Rejoice Maids at (678) 905-3476 or visit its office at 9585 Main Street.

TOWNE LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Please help us welcome the Towne Lake Business Association’s (TLBA) new officers for the 2011 — 2012 fiscal year: President Marc Replogle, VP Membership Raymond Jackson, VP Programs Tyler Verlander, Secretary Jon Lamonte and Treasurer Don Kyle. The topic of our July Workshop was “How to Create a Happier, Healthier and More Productive Workplace ” We want to thank Craig Whitley of Blue Skies Counseling and Coaching Happiness for the presentation.

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TLBA Spotlight

Lunch ‘N’ Learn Workshop

Tuesday, September 18, 12:15 — 2 p.m. intElligent Marketing Concepts 2, presented by Wendy Kinney of Ready... Set... Go Make Money! All Workshops are held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills. Please RSVP to all events at (770) 615-3350. We welcome our newest member, Edward Jones Investments. Thank you all for supporting our community by “Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Cherokee.” Visit us at tlba.org.

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Lifestyle

Your Job Search During the Political Season by Lynne Saunders

Lynne is the author of the newest job seeker’s book 21st Century Keys to Employment and Founder/Executive Director of Papa’s Pantry and The MastersTrainingCenter. com. Employment Strategies Core Concepts classes and Advanced Coaching sessions offered bi-weekly. Call 770-5914730 for the schedule. For more information, visit Papaspantry.org.

You cannot turn on the television or radio without being reminded of the upcoming presidential election. I believe the political fighting in 2008 created so much uncertainty that everyone simply stopped to see if the proverbial shoe would fall. Employers delayed filling open positions as they waited to see the outcome. Regardless of your political views, you cannot avoid being impacted by the influx of fear and negativity in the marketplace today. It is true that many business owners and managers are again beginning to delay making hiring decisions, but because “some” are does not mean that “all” are. If you are in need of a job, your challenge is to stay focused and motivated. Avoid the temptation of allowing the increased negativity and political arguments to steer you away from a dedicated search.

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Even though the unemployment rate has not greatly improved over the last few years, online job search websites are available, all of which still have jobs! One of the phrases I use often is, “Stay positive in a negative world!” Even though the unemployment rate has not greatly improved over the last few years, online job search websites are available, all of which still have jobs! Indeed.com is a web crawler which imports job listings from other well-known career websites. Snagajob.com advertises entry level positions, fast food, and retail positions. TheLadders.com features jobs with $100,000 or more as an annual salary. Craigslist is also a terrific resource, but do use common-sense caution when responding. The convenience of using just one or two dynamite sites will continued on page 82

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Oh No! Not That Story Again! by Kara Kiefer I don’t think any one of us is immune from re-telling stories. There are certain categories of story re-telling. The first is the story that gets re-told because the person has forgotten the he or she already told the story. This is very common, and more than likely will be pointed out to the person because he or she usually begins by saying, “Stop me if you’ve heard this before….” Kara Kiefer is the Editor of TowneLaker. She lives in Towne Lake with her husband Mike and sons Brandon and Garrett.

The second category is “reunion stories.” If you’ve ever been to a reunion of any sort with your spouse, you know exactly what I’m talking about. The group, usually men, will tell the same stories over and over, usually having to do with either an athletic achievement or a wild night out. The third category is the “new audience” story. This is the category my husband and his tennis buddies fall into. Approximately 100 years ago (okay, it was six years ago), my husband and his tennis team won the ALTA City Finals, and it’s a great story — the first three times I heard it. Now, whenever any of these guys gets a new audience, particularly if there are new tennis team members, I know it’s only a matter of time before The Story gets told. The Story goes somewhat like this: Team makes it to semi finals. Team finds out opponents are playing under false names and in fact, several are playing on two teams. Opponents get disqualified, sending husband’s team to finals. Each team in the finals has lost a set, putting the pressure on the remaining duo, one member who happened to be my husband. Back and forth with points.. add in, add out…tensions were high when the winning shot finally was made by my husband’s team, and they won City. Cheer!! Hooray! End of story.

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...whenever any of these guys gets a new audience, particularly if there are new tennis team members, I know it’s only a matter of time before The Story gets told.

I wish. I admit, the story is everything that makes up a great story: intrigue, good vs. evil and a nail-biting ending. But at this point, I’ve heard it so much that hearing it again is like watching one more rerun of Seinfeld — something I just can’t do. And for the record… I have never been on a City Championship Team. I have never even earned a “salad plate” (runner up prize). So yes, I hear the “you’re just jealous” comment as I turn and walk away from yet another telling of The Story. And yes, I am.

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Downtown Woodstock

Special Section

Downtown Woodstock Welcome to the Downtown Woodstock section! Our readers have expressed an interest in finding out more about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in our thriving downtown area, and this section is in response to those requests. Here you will find event listings for the month, local business features, editorials and more. Our featured business of the month is Woodstock Downtown Condos. We welcome your input and suggestions!

Downtown Advertisers BonVivant Salon.....................Inside Front Elm Street Cultural Arts......................... 65 Rejoice Maids.................................. 30,35 Salon and Spa Venessa ...................... 49 Salon Gloss............................................ 36 The Sanctuary on Main........................ 41 Thomas Eye Group............................... 69 Williams Orthodontics.......................... 75 Woodstock Downtown Condos.......... 38

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Live the Woodstock Downtown Lifestyle

Woodstock Downtown Condos 230 Chambers Street, Woodstock (770) 592-4669 www.woodstockdowntowncondos.com

Rewind 20 years ago. Many of us were new to the area and the dream of purchasing our first home was right in front of us. Our children were little, and our families would grow throughout the coming years. It was important to us to have that house with a yard, plenty of bedrooms and a lot of space. But as life teaches, times change, and sometimes so do our dreams. Children grow up. Large houses and big yards take time to maintain — time that could be better spent enjoying life and having fun. When it comes to that next move, it’s no longer about oversizing but right sizing. It’s about finding that perfect home that offers the space to feel at home, without making you feel overwhelmed. If you’re looking to create your new lifestyle, in a stunning, well-appointed condominium residence, free from the burdens of typical home maintenance, with a lifestyle that 38

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offers the convenience of some of the best shopping, dining and entertainment in Cherokee County, all of which are a mere elevator ride away, it’s time to visit the Woodstock Downtown Condominiums. The Woodstock Downtown Condos, located on Chambers Street, offers luxurious, well-appointed condominiums starting in the $130,000’s! Standard features include huge, open floor plans, 10foot ceilings, gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and top of the line appliances, hardwood flooring and a private gated parking garage. There are several floor plans to choose from with one and two bedroom units, some of which include balconies. Residents enjoy a lifestyle that includes a resort-style pool with lap lanes, cabanas and barbeques, firepits that encourage socializing on a cool fall evening, free concerts in downtown Advertisement

Woodstock and eventually, 60 miles of hiking and walking trails. Downtown Woodstock quickly has become one of the hottest destinations not only for retail and dining but for those craving a simplified lifestyle. With a new hospital being built north of Woodstock, as well as the addition of a regional mall, Downtown Woodstock condominiums offer the best in convenience, lifestyle and value. If you’ve been thinking about right sizing, now is the time to explore the possibility of living in YOUR downtown. Residences are selling quickly, and opportunities are limited. To view the beautifully appointed homes, just stop by the sales center for a private tour. A decorated model is open daily from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays 1 – 5 p.m. For more information, including virtual tours visit www. woodstockdowntowncondos.com.

Flower Shop Gets Special Treatment by Kristina Havens Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House of Flowers, located at 200 Chambers Street in downtown Woodstock, is the recipient of a talented painter. Chase King recently painted a mural inside of Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large walk-in cooler where clients can select their flowers. Chase created a tranquil scene that is filled with men, women and children playing, reading, and enjoying the gardens.

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Downtown Woodstock

September

CALENDAR of events Now through October 27

September 6 & 7

Woodstock Farmer’s Market Day/Time: Every Saturday, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Public parking lot at corner of Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street Information: Email kbennett@woodstockga.gov or call (770) 924-0406.

Snow White Tea Party Time: 4:15 p.m. Location: Tea Leaves and Thyme, 8990 S. Main Street Information: Price is $16.50 and includes meal, tax and gratuity. To make reservations, please call (770) 516-2609.

September 5

Friday Night Live —Downtown Tailgate Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Woodstock Information: Participating merchants will have specials and activities related to the theme.

Author Signing — Louise Penny Time: 7 p.m. Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street #138 Information: Penny will discuss and sign The Beautiful Mystery. Tickets will be $30 and will include a signed copy of the book. Visit www.foxtalebookshoppe.com.

September 7

September 7 IThink Improv Troup Time: 9 p.m. Location: City Center, 8534 Main Street Information: All seats will be $5. Visit www.elmstreetarts.org or call (678) 494-4251.

September 8

Main Street Morning Buzz September 28 at 8 a.m. The Chambers at City Center 8534 Main Street Sponsored by The Premier Group of Keller Williams Realty New Members: Right at Home. Linden Roger Garrison TimeWise Financial, LLC

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Summer Concert Series — Craig Campbell Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: City Park Information: Bring a chair, a blanket and a picnic. Plenty of food also will be available from vendors or have dinner downtown before the show. Alcohol is not permitted in the park. Country singer Craig Campbell will be performing. For more information on him, visit http://craigcampbell.tv/.

September 14 - 23 Snow White and the Magic Mirror Times: September 14 & 21, 7:30 p.m. September 19, 10 a.m. September 15, 16, 22 & 23, 2 p.m. Location: City Center, 8534 Main Street Information: Tickets are $9 if purchased in advance online or $11 at door. Visit www.elmstreetarts.org or call (678) 494-4251.

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Runaway Slave by Mayor Donnie Henriques No, that’s not the name of some existential existence located in the far reaches of my feeble mind. It’s the name of a hit movie made by some local Woodstockians. Luke Livingston, a long time supporter of the Elm Street Theater (among other things), as well as what I would describe as a true conservative, is the Executive Producer. Yes, that’s right, the big cheese behind the entire project. Donnie Henriques is the mayor of Woodstock. You may contact him by calling (770) 592-6001 or e-mail dhenriques@ woodstockga.gov.

It goes without saying that Luke did this as a labor of love; he didn’t plan on making any money from it. Well, a funny thing happened on the way to the savings and loan. Now, I don’t really know if he and other backers are

making any green, but the recent Saturday morning at 10 a.m. screening I attended (paid for out of my pocket, don’t ‘ya know) had more than 60 percent of the seats filled. I’m told by an unofficial source that many screenings are sold out. As a matter of fact, AMC Barrett Parkway 24 published that it was the highest grossing film showing at that theater except for Batman on the IMAX. This is quite the feat for a film you have probably never heard of. I believe you will hear about this film from other sources as it is now the number two grossing movie in the Atlanta market, right behind Batman. Here is a little about the film. It is narrated by C.L. Bryant, who describes himself as a runaway slave. This is a term used to describe the way the government has “re-enslaved” the black population by making them dependent upon government programs 42

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While you can read reviews about the film on-line, I’ll just say it’s the most quantitative analysis of the state of Black America that is available in common sense form. or handouts. The evidence is there. Almost the entire film is documented with facts by black leaders from the literary, educational and community activist fields, among others. While you can read reviews about the film on-line, I’ll just say it’s the most quantitative analysis of the state of Black America that is available in common sense form. While this film should be required viewing for all Black Americans, it also should be viewed and studied for years to come by all races and creeds, as long as you are an American. After seeing this film, if you don’t come out energized about being an American, lusting for more knowledge, well, you just don’t have any feelings. This is a GREAT American film. After all, it has two of my all-time heroes in it, Frederick Douglas and Herman Cain. You can’t go wrong with good material. To see more about this film, go to www. runawayslave.com.

Finding a Hero Within by Canyon Aspy

Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a two-part series about local resident Dennis Aspy. Dennis has been an amputee for 11 years. This life change event has affected every aspect of his life, including his life with his wife Lisa and son Canyon. In this series, Canyon tells the story through his eyes — Dennis’s challenges and his victories

different times. This came as a surprise to my dad because he didn’t recall ever spraining his ankle. The doctor then told my dad he didn’t have a great deal of feeling in his hands and feet and diagnosed my dad with a condition called neuropathy. So whenever my dad broke his ankle he would not have felt it and continued to use it, doing further damage to the area

My dad, Dennis, was a normal guy who has experienced events that have changed his life forever. He was an amazing athlete who wasn’t afraid to try anything and wouldn’t let obstacles get in his way. He was described by many as funny and maybe a little mischievous. My dad then had an incident that proved to be life changing.

The orthopedist gave my father three options: fuse the broken bones together and never move it again, have it amputated, or wear a Patella Bearing Leg Brace. In an effort to spare his leg, he wore the leg brace for four years while desperately waiting and hoping for new technology to arise [ankle replacement] so that he could keep his leg. During these four years, he could not do any strenuous work such as running, biking or playing with his only son, me, a toddler at the time.

My dad was a very athletic individual. He participated in activities such as racquetball, volleyball, snow boarding, surfing, racing cars and bicycling. He also traveled to many places such as Alaska and Mexico. He was a true adventurer, just waiting for the next conquest.

After living with almost constant leg pain for four years, he met Bob, an amputee, from a friend. Bob had just come back from a 400mile biking trip and said these wise words to my dad, “You have a leg that doesn’t work… get rid of it. It is as simple as black and white.”

One day my mom, Lisa, called to tell my dad that we were stuck on a steep incline in our car near his work, and he ran to us to be sure that we were alright. This rescue, however, resulted in a serious spraining of his ankle. On the car ride to the orthopedist, my mom drove while my dad’s ankle grew to the size of a cantaloupe. The doctor told my dad that he had previously broken his ankle twelve

Left to right: Canyon, Dennis and Lisa Aspy

That is when my dad made the decision to have his left leg amputated. After the surgery, he went to physical therapy and began training with his removable prosthetic leg. Next month, find out how my dad has adapted to life as an amputee and the goals he has set forth for himself.

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Go for a Sophisticated Fall Look by Jyl Craven When it comes to going into the salon for a color treatment, we’re all familiar with a head full of foils. But while foils are still a popular and effective way to color hair, two new hair color trends are dominating the scene right now. If you’re looking to go glamorous with your style as the weather cools, check out balayage and ombre! Jyl Craven has been in the hair industry since 1989 and is the owner of Jyl Craven Hair Design since 1999. Jyl is currently a senior hairstylist and education director for Jyl Craven Hair Design. She is also a L`Oreal Professionnel INOA color consultant. She can be reached at (770) 345-9411

Ombre Ombre is a French word meaning “shading” or “graduating” continued on page 83

Balayage Highlights are a wonderful way to add interest to your hair color and emphasize your face, but traditional foil highlights can result in a look that is linear and grid-like when examined closely.

Enter balayage, or, as it is sometimes called, “hair painting.” With this advanced hair coloring technique, your highly trained stylist actually “paints” or “sweeps” the highlights into your hair. (The term balayage actually means “to sweep” in French.)

This allows for him or her to create a truly natural, sun-kissed look. With balayage, no one will be able to tell whether you got your highlights in the salon or achieved them through a summer spent strolling the beaches of Cartagena or Boracay.

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Musings from Towne: It’s Never too Late to Play the Piano by Robyn Hohensee I have an electric Casio keyboard that sits in my office next to my computer. It has been sitting, unused, in the same place for five years. I had every intention of learning to play it and have made half-hearted attempts, but to no avail. It is clear to me that I require a teacher to help me learn. That will be my best shot at actually being able to play decently. Robyn Hohensee has resided in Towne Lake with her husband Todd for 17 years. She is currently working on a children’s book and an adult fiction novel. Feel free to contact her at Robyn561@yahoo. com.

My mother began taking piano lessons at age 8 and continued until she lost interest at 13. She was a talented pianist. Mother studied with a strict German teacher and got an excellent education in classical piano.

My grandmother also was a gifted piano student when she was a child and was a serious musician her entire life. She even played in movie theaters before the silent pictures would start. My grandparents were disappointed when my mother lost interest in pursuing the piano. I have heard that it really broke my grandfather’s heart

because he believed she could have been a concert pianist. We never had a piano in the house when I was growing up, so I never was around the instrument to learn it. I never heard my mom play when I was growing up. Life was busy for her in many other ways, and she never made room in her life for the piano. Now that I think back, I suppose it was mentioned a time or two how talented she was when she was younger, but it wasn’t talked about much. In 2000, 40 years or so after she played the piano as a child, my mother bought a 1916 Walnut Chickering Baby Grand, and her passion for the piano was rekindled. She started over with lessons and has since become an advanced pianist. I remember the first time I heard her play. My mouth dropped open. How could she have kept this talent hidden for so long? Now when I visit her I get to hear her play pieces by Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. There is nothing more beautiful than live piano music flowing through out the house. I can just imagine my grandmother playing, too. It would have been great to hear them play a duet together. It isn’t too late for me to start lessons. I welcome the challenge. I just need to find a teacher who is good with adult students. Can anyone recommend one?

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Lifestyle

What is Travertine? by Shelley Herod

Shelley lives in Towne Lake and owns her own interior design company. She can be reached at (770) 2355640.

Travertine was used in the ancient world and was even used to build the Roman Coliseum, but it is also found as a major building component in modern building today. These tiles are used in both residential and commercial settings as floor tiles as well as a decorative option for wall cladding and backsplashes. This functional, natural product is aesthetically striking as well as a very durable stone.

For years, travertine has been used for its beauty and resilience. It reflects an elegant look to interiors while reinforcing exteriors. Travertine is sometimes referred to as travertine limestone since both are natural sedimentary rocks formed in natural hot springs. Natural travertine tiles are porous and may need to undergo factory processing to improve their durability and finish. Travertine has a longer lifespan than other forms of building materials. The resistance to collecting dust and stains, retaining odors,and becoming infected by bugs makes this natural solid surface a sensible selection. Maintenance is much more trouble-free than carpeting, wallpaper, wood, or other covering selections. Travertine tiles are available in an assortment of colors, designs,

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patterns, and sizes which makes it suitable for multiple uses. Travertine is available in a variety of natural colors. The most common and easily recognized by the general public are the cream and beige tones. These are classified in the lighter to medium hue category and typically are used as floor tiles. Darker travertine is categorized as Noce or Walnut. They are normally used as wall tiles as well as floor tiles. Several shades can be combined to form a travertine mosaic pattern, which typically is used as an accent piece. When travertine is removed from the quarry, it is very porous and must go through a finishing process. There are a variety of finishes that are available. • Honed and Finished: this process will smooth out the natural rough texture and straighten the edges and corners, but has a more matte finish compared to a shiny polished look. It is a good finish for slip-resistant floors. • Tumbled Finish: This process literally tumbles travertine with gravel and bearings to create a soft appearance. The classic aged look will warm your home and is preferred in outdoor spaces. • Chipped Edge: This finish has a more textured appearance. It has a rugged appearance with uneven, “chiseled” edges typically on a honed or tumbled finish. continued on page 83

Grappa by David Heckelmoser The first time I had grappa was ten years ago while skiing in Italy; it was poured in a small paper medicine cup with a coffee bean in it. After one sip, the first things that came to my mind were lighter fluid and kerosene! Grappa is also known as Italian moonshine. Of course, I had to investigate this firewater. David Heckelmoser is a Towne Lake resident and professional member of the Society of Wine Educators, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW, Atlanta Chapter Sommelier Les Marmition.

Grappa, a Pomace brandy, is a uniquely Italian drink which has been around since the middle ages. Unlike regular brandy, which is a distilled spirit of fermented grape juice, pomace is made from the pulp, skins, stems and seeds, by-products of the wine making process. Like wine, grappa comes in all varieties and qualities, with the flavor based on the grape or fruit used. After distilling, grappa is stored in stainless steel tanks for approximately six months before bottling. Grappa is best served in a short, straight-sided glass, such as those used for vodka, or a small Cognac tulip glass. It’s

important that the glass not be too small; if it is, it will lessen appreciation of the aromas. Grappa is a wonderful way to end a meal, drunk either as a shot on its own or added to an espresso (in which case it’s known in Italy as a caffè coretto, or a “corrected coffee”). Served after a meal, grappa is considered a “digestif,” which, in theory, aids in digestion. Among the more consistent quality Italian producers are Alexander, Jacopo Poli and Nonino. In the U.S., check out an Oregon grappa producer called Clear Creek Distillery. Look for Grappa di Cabernet or Grappa di Moscato. The former is made from the pulpy residue of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, while the Moscato is sweeter and tends to linger longer on the palate. Serve Grappa chilled around 50-55 degrees. If you’ve never tried Grappa, you’re in for a real treat. It’s a fiery but tasty beverage. Until next time, cheers!

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Instinct or Calculation by Chicka Elloy

Chicka Elloy lives in Woodstock with his wife and two sweet caramel daughters. He writes for USA Today Education and was voted #1 Daddy Blogger by Parents.com - Contact him through www. thefrequentflyerfather. com.

I love laughing with my girls. That’s it. Their innocence, however, slowly is transforming into intentional humor that is rocking my world. As a life-long lover of comedy in general, I can be awesomely nerdy when it comes to analyzing why things are funny. Style, content, timing— all of it fascinates me but worries me at the same time. What if my girls are not funny when they grow up? I mean, deliberately amusing so that it resonates and others end up laughing with them - not at them, around them, or near them. Is comedy a gift, or can it be learned? Here are some of my beliefs about humor that have held true over time.

1. One’s Level of Funniness can be sharpened with the right kind of experience. 2. Being able to analyze humor is a million times easier than actually being funny. 3. My funny scale: Being funny with family = level 0 Being funny with friends = level 1 Being the funniest of your friends (as decided by them) = level 2 Being funny with strangers casually/socially = level 3 Being consistently funny in front of crowds of strangers = level 4 4. Improvisation is not the same as telling pre-crafted jokes; they are different humor skill sets with only a little overlap. 5. Being consistently referred to as a funny person is not something that can be trained. It is a way of thinking we get from our parents and friends from a very young age. 6. Writing funny is a different skill set than talking funny or “doing” funny. Does that make sense? 7. Cuss words – oh that is a whole other article. I will be working on my girls with the biggest challenge in this generation— the “Eww” humor versus the “HaHa” humor. It is the difference between crying because you feel the disgust or pain and tearing up because your belly is hurting from laughing so hard at a point being made. One is easy; one is hard. Which one do you do more? I am not a professional, but I realize just like you that at the end of the day, to earn the phrase of having a “sense of humor,” one should have to consistently be able to cause people to laugh using witty, sharp, intentional humor. Otherwise one just appreciates humor and the endorphins we get from it, like every person on the planet. Now dad, go use your head and make your family laugh. 48

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The Coach’s Corner Family Members Working in the Business by Peter Allen

Peter Allen has a degree in Business Management and holds several certificates from coaching institutes for life, business relationships and retirement. He can be reached at (770) 9772232.

A family business can be the most rewarding and enjoyable way to express your talents and create wealth, or it can be a nightmare. Some of the challenge stems from the fact that you know each other in a loving and intimate way. This can cause interpersonal tension. Conflict of interests and different egos can split up a once-loving family. Here are a few suggestions that will help keep good synergy in the company:

• Set your boundaries early and determine how you will work together. Have an explicit discussion about what each of you expects from the working relationship. • Determine how you will communicate and keep business and family issues separate. • Have brainstorming sessions to discuss how you can be business associates while still being a family. How will you

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Conflict of interests and different egos can split up a once-loving family. handle the challenges, stress, accomplishments, failures, and successes while still growing the love and respect for each other? You will be surprised how many helpful suggestions and new policies will develop. That information will help you create a meaningful vision for your company that you all can be in agreement toward your ultimate objective. Now, you will be well on your way to creating more fun and harmonious culture in your business. If need be, you can bring in a coach to facilitate the process and offer different perspectives to the issues involved and/or mediate any sticky issues. The best to you in your journey!

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Marietta Plastic Surgery The Beginning of a New You Choosing to have plastic surgery is an extremely personal decision, and the reasons vary from person to person. For some, it’s for reconstructive purposes after an accident or illness. For others, it’s to turn back the hands of time with a more youthful appearance in the face and body, or to eliminate certain problem areas that exercise and diet alone don’t resolve. Whatever your reason may be, one thing is a must — do your homework! Not all physicians who perform these procedures specialize in the intricacies of plastic surgery. Marietta Plastic Surgery has some of most highly trained and skilled plastic surgeons in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Each physician combines his superior education and technical training with genuine patient care and compassion to create happy and satisfied patients, inside and out. Meet Dr. Symbas Dr. John Symbas is the newest member of the Marietta Plastic Surgery team, and he brings an impressive set of credentials with him. An Atlanta native, Dr. Symbas completed his undergraduate degree at Emory University, where he not only excelled in the classroom but as team captain of the Emory Varsity Soccer Team. Because of these accomplishments, Dr. Symbas received early acceptance to Emory Medical School on a NCAA postgraduate scholarship. While in medical school, he was accepted into the rigorous plastic surgery residency program at Emory as well. After graduation, he completed a fellowship with Paces Plastic Surgery with an emphasis on oculoplastic surgery. Out of all of his options, Dr. Symbas chose plastic surgery because of the immediate visual impact he can make on a patient. “In plastic surgery, the difference is immediate and 50

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visible. I love being able to enhance someone’s appearance and enjoy the detail-oriented nature of plastic surgery. It’s extremely satisfying to work with a patient and achieve the desired results.” Dr. Symbas joined Marietta Plastic Surgery in July 2011 after being introduced to the practice by his brother, also a physician. “It was really evident to me that all the doctors in the practice cared for their patients as well as each other. It’s a very teamoriented practice with a true sense of camaraderie, which appealed to me. Patients as well as other doctors are able to receive second opinions all within one practice.” Dr. Symbas performs a wide variety of procedures, invasive and non-invasive including reconstruction, facial surgery, breast surgery, facial rejuvenation and body contouring. Of all the procedures Dr. Symbas performs, he achieves a strong sense of satisfaction from reconstructive surgeries. “Patients who seek reconstructive surgery often have experienced an illness or accident that has resulted in a deformity. Reconstructive surgery makes an immediate difference, often increasing the quality of life for that patient. It’s extremely satisfying for me to be a part of that journey.” With Dr. Symbas’ additional training in oculoplastics, he is able to perform a variety of surgeries that involve the eye and surrounding area. Typical issues that require Dr. Symbas’

expertise include the repair of droopy eyelids, tumor removal, orbital fracture repairs, eye and brow lifts and face lifts. Dr. Symbas also performs minimal and non-invasive procedures for facial rejuvenation including the use of cosmetic injections such as BOTOX®, dermal fillers Restylane®, Juvéderm®, Radiesse® and Sculptra® and laser facial treatments. Dr. Symbas acknowledges that these types of facial rejuvenation procedures can be performed by someone other than a trained plastic surgeon. However, he cautions against making price the deciding factor, especially when tempted by the myriad of “daily deals” offering discounted services. Patients need to consider specialized education and training when considering any type of procedure, even those which are minimally or noninvasive.

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For patients who have problem areas on their bodies, Dr. Symbas and his colleagues offer several body contouring procedures. “Generally, patients see us for body contouring when exercise and diet aren’t giving them the results they want.” Dr. Symbas can perform traditional liposuction, which is a minimally invasive procedure, or Coolsculpting®, which has become a very popular option. “Coolsculpting is an FDAcleared non-invasive body contouring procedure that freezes fat. There is very little discomfort, quicker recovery time and minimal bruising.” Body contouring also is an excellent option for those who recently lost a lot of weight and have excess skin. “Mommy Makeovers” remain a popular choice for women in their 30s and 40s who are done having children; they typically involve both breast and tummy tuck surgeries. Right now, the practice is offering special pricing* on breast augmentations or lifts through the end of September. The physicians at Marietta Plastic Surgery want patients to look as good on the outside as they feel on the inside. If there’s always been something about your appearance that you don’t like, now is the time to schedule a consultation and the beginning of a new you! Marietta Plastic Surgery 149 Towne Lake Parkway (678) 494-2380 www.mariettaplasticsurgery.com

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Health & Wellness

Knee Injuries are not Just for People! by Dr. Randy Beck

Dr. Randy Beck is the owner of South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital located at 513 Sharp Street in Woodstock

“My dog just started limping and will not put any weight on his back leg!” This is a very common scenario in a veterinary practice. Of course, for a worried pet owner, the first horrible thought is that the dog has a broken leg, but oftentimes limping is due to a rupture of ligament in the knee called the cranial cruciate ligament. This is also known as the anterior cruciate ligament, or an “ACL tear” in people.

reason that the cruciate tears in human knees. In dogs, it is more common to have a breakdown or degeneration of the ligament to the point of it finally tearing. Unfortunately, it is likely that the cruciate on the other leg will tear as well. Diagnosing a ruptured cruciate is usually done by the veterinarian by trying to produce a “cranial drawer sign.” This continued on page 83

The cranial cruciate ligament helps to stabilize the knee and keep the tibia (shin bone), from pushing forward in relation to the femur (thigh bone). It can acutely tear or slowly fray away and partially tear. Either way tends to cause pain and inflammation in the knee and can cause long term arthritis as well as remodeling of the joint. Larger dogs really have a hard time with this injury if left untreated. The cause of the tear can be due to acute trauma, such as stepping in a hole or twisting the knee while running. Acute trauma is the most common

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Plan For Your Dental Future Today by Dr. Scott R. Harden

Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry and has served the Towne Lake area for more than 21 years. He is a Dental Advisor for two nationally renowned dental research companies. You can reach him at (770) 926-0000 or visit FountainViewSmiles. com.

Since I am writing this article on the anniversary of my mother’s passing, August 7, 1988, it only seems appropriate to give credence to the wisdom she often shared with me. My mother, Ruth Virginia Harden, who went by “Ginny,” had a quote for nearly any occasion. She combated my teenage habit of procrastination by always telling me, “Don’t put off to tomorrow what you can do today.” I found myself saying this to a patient just the other day and realized I was reiterating the words of the mother. This gave me the idea of writing this article.

Angela is a middle-aged woman that has raised her children, has been married for 30 years and has worked for over 20 years. Her kids are grown and off to college. She decided her dental health had been ignored for too many years. She had been to previous dentists intermittently throughout the years and had dental work done intermittently as well. While Angela was busy with family and work, procrastination in her dental care created some significant concerns. “This is unfortunately what I expected and it’s my own fault,” claimed Angela during her diagnosis. Her response to performing her treatment was very positive and assertive.

In dentistry, many patients exhibit procrastination because they don’t want to go to the dentist. They avoid routine dental care due to many negative reasons that include needles, pain, anxiety, the drill, invasiveness, cost, being lectured to, poor service, bad memories and physical issues such as gagging or vertigo. These are quite a few reasons to avoid going to the dentist. So, why go? Tooth decay, gum disease, pain from cavities, facial swelling from a tooth abscess, tooth loss, missing time from work, going to the hospital due to a dental emergency, and infections that spread throughout your body are all an equally impressive list of reasons to go to the dentist. The logical conclusion is that going to the dentist regularly prevents big problems from developing and maintains a positive perspective towards dentistry. Let’s examine the negative reasons people avoid the dentist and try to discuss them so that they are no longer a barrier to dental treatment. No one likes needles. Today’s science of dentistry, however, allows computer anesthesia to truly make anesthesia delivery painless, even for the ever truthful four year old. Pain is real. Making sure patients receive appropriate anesthesia is the best way to avoid pain. The ability for patients to be in control by stopping the procedure 54

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Today’s science of dentistry, however, allows computer anesthesia to truly make anesthesia delivery painless, even for the ever truthful four year old. by signaling to the dentist by raising their hand is a powerful way to avoid pain and build confidence. Providing additional anesthesia as needed creates comfort. Anxiety can be minimized by the use of nitrous oxide, Valium, soft music, dim lighting, fountains, massage chairs, and televisions on the dental chair. The sound of the drill is best muffled by wearing noise cancelling headphones that remove the sound enough to allow for a more calm visit. Invasiveness is best corrected by gentle, graceful, and respectful care coupled with little breaks during dental appointments. Cost has been greatly softened with the use of interest free financing readily available today and performing stages of treatment that are affordable and fit your budget. Personal lectures are never welcome and that is remedied by simply finding a dentist that doesn’t make you feel reprimanded in any way. Poor service is unfortunate in any business. Great service typically implies superior quality—all focused on dedication to excellence. Choose a dentist that satisfies your inner voice. Bad memories, especially from childhood, stay with us a long time and wire us for fear. It’s best to perform small stages of treatment to build confidence slowly and comfortably. This works for children and adults alike. Interestingly, Angela took the lead on picking the order of her treatment and making all of her needed appointments based upon her treatment plan. “The enlarged photographs of my teeth, taken while I was in the dental chair, really helped me see how bad my teeth had become,” she said. The tooth decay, gum disease, old metal fillings, fractures in numerous teeth, and several abscesses never created any pain, which is not unusual in dentistry. All of her dental needs were clearly evident to Angela after careful communication and reviewing the photos of her teeth. Angela’s treatment plan required five appointments, and she breezed through them without any discomfort during or after her dental visits. Much of Angela’s dental care could have been avoided with regular checkups. “Don’t put off to tomorrow what you can do today” remain great words of wisdom from my mother, still applicable today, and are even relevant to patients’ dental care.

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Health & Wellness

West Nile by Rick Coughlin If you have been watching any news lately, you may have noticed a lot of stories about West Nile virus (WNV). Cobb County had the first two confirmed cases in humans this year. According to officials, a 75-year-old male and a 55-year-old female from Cobb County were hospitalized and released. West Nile virus is transmitted to people by infected mosquitoes. In the United States, most people are infected from June through September, and the number of these infections usually peaks in mid-August. Seasonal outbreaks often occur in different local areas that vary from year to year. Many factors impact when and where outbreaks occur, such as weather, the number of mosquitoes that spread the virus, and human behavior. Rick Coughlin is the owner of The Mosquito Authority. Email him at rick@ themosquitoauthority. com.

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The easiest way to prevent West Nile is to prevent mosquito bites. Thus far in 2012, 42 states have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds or mosquitoes. A total of 241 cases of West Nile virus, including four deaths, have been reported to CDC. This is the highest number of cases reported through the end of July since 2004. The symptoms vary widely, with few victims ending up in serious condition while most have no indication that they are sick. continued on page 82

Exercise Training and Heart Health by Dr. Jared J. Lasseigne Cardiovascular training is an extremely important part of aerobic exercise. Running and walking both build endurance by strengthening your cardiovascular system. Doing interval training once a week enhances your endurance and immune system by radically increasing the amount of blood your heart pumps when it beats. This type of training also increases the quantity of oxygen you can take in on For more information, every breath. The result is that you contact Dr. Jared at Discover Chiropractic have noticeably increased speed and in Towne Lake (770) increased reserves when you need an 516-9900. extended burst of get-up-and-go energy. The identical principles apply for any type of aerobic activity. For example, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a avid swimmer, you can do interval training with laps. Interval training is very powerful, and the most important thing is to build up gradually. There are many books and magazine articles accessible to help you add interval training to your aerobics program. Interval training is defined as doing high intensity activity for a period of time followed by low intensity activity for a period of time,

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Hidden Benefits of Exercise! by Josh Philpot Josh Philpot is a senior at Kennesaw State University majoring in Health and Physical Education. He currently is a student teacher at Bascomb Elementary School.

What are the benefits of exercise? Ask anyone, and I am sure you will hear the same socially ingrained, programmable responses: you will lose weight, get stronger, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and so on. These benefits are great and should no doubt be lauded. However, I just spent the past six years of my life (That’s right, I said SIX years!) working towards a Health and Physical Education degree at Kennesaw State University, and I have a little secret that I would like to share. With the start of the school year well under way and the reestablishment of academic performance firmly grabbing hold of students’ and parents’ minds, I would like to take a moment to make you aware of a couple less-publicized benefits of exercise: better performance in school due to higher brain function and decreased discipline issues for students.

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An implementation of a vigorous 20-minute exercise program before class at one Cobb County Elementary school has shown that it dramatically decreased discipline issues in the school.

Let me explain how these benefits are realized. When you exercise longer than two or three minutes, your body begins to produce energy via aerobic metabolism. According to J. Matlock in his article in Prevention magazine, September 2009, The Brain-Power Workout, this process increases blood flow, which promotes growth in the area of our hippocampus (an area of the brain) that is responsible for giving each person the ability to learn and retain information. Obviously, if an individual’s ability to learn and retain the concepts being taught increases, then the individual will see an improvement in academic performance. As far as discipline issues are concerned, before-school exercise has been shown to dramatically decrease student behavior continued on page 83 60

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Health & Wellness

Benefits of Swimming by Leann Jones, PT

Leann is an active member of the Towne Lake Community and a Physical Therapist at Rebound PTâ&#x20AC;?

Swimming is usually seen as a recreational or competitive sport that is relatively safe and injury free. I have been a swimmer since adolescence both competitively and recreationally and still enjoy it very much. It is an exercise I have been able to maintain throughout the years. By adapting my workouts through stroke choice, length of swim, and intensity, I can always find an effective and beneficial exercise regime. This is one of many benefits of swimming that make it an excellent exercise option for both young and old.

Because we are buoyant in water, swimming allows us to work our bodies without a hard impact to the skeletal system. Stress to the joints is significantly reduced therefore decreasing the risk of injury as compared to some land exercises. Also, someone with an injury that may not be able to perform land exercises may be able to exercise in the water. While in water, we are lighter, meaning stress to our joints and soft tissue is lessened. Therefore, the pool

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Because water resistance is controlled by the level of intensity, workouts can be customized to meet the needs of any age or ability. can be an ideal place to rehabilitate injuries. This also allows for continued exercise rather than a prolonged disruption of a regular exercise routine. Swimming provides many health benefits, which effect different systems of the body. Musculoskeletal benefits include increased muscle tone and strength. This is because water supplies continued on page 82

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Still Cruising by Dee Locklin Tonight my beloved asked me to join him for an evening ride in his car. This was not the first time he asked me to take a spin, but it was the first time I accepted the invitation.

Dee Locklin is retired from Georgia State University. She lives in Towne Lake with husband Lewis and son Taylor in a cluttered home filled with love and lots of dust bunnies. Contact Dee at dlocklin89@gmail.com or follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

My husband drives a 1999 Buick LaSabre, which he acquired about three years ago by trading in a newer model with lower mileage and a four cylinder sedan. He made the trade willingly and with a spirit of glee. The man adores land yachts. His windshield sports numerous cracks, the combined shape of which looks like an outline of Texas. When he applies the brakes, you can feel vibrations throughout the body of the car. But the car does slow and stop when needed, so who am I to complain?

When Lewis and I dated, he drove a 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88. Painted an unusual color somewhere in the range of burnt orange and pumpkin, the car was a classic land yacht inherited from his grandparents. And about five minutes after we married, I talked him into buying a shiny new Toyota truck. My reasoning leaned toward the benefits of fuel efficiency, owning a utility vehicle, and enjoying a new car warranty. But mostly, as a young and not yet sensitive wife, I felt I was just too good to be seen riding around in the pimp mobile. So this evening, I found myself cruising Eagle Watch in my husband’s treasured Buick, his face aglow with contentment.

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As an older and wiser wife, I waved happily as we passed neighbors in their front yards. I may have even flashed them a slow, steady royal wave. Looking over at my sweet husband, my heart fluttered the same as it did on our first date. I had looked over at him all those years ago as we rode in the Oldsmobile, wondering what this tall, handsome, gentle, blueeyed man possibly saw in me. And I pondered the same thing tonight, as I watched him behind the wheel of his imperfect Buick. Why has he put up with me all these years? Lewis didn’t have a destination in mind. He was simply enjoying the drive through our beautiful subdivision. And that, dear neighbors, is how he has approached our life together since our first date. While I wasted too many years worrying about next steps, my gentle husband lived his life delighting in the ride. Look for us on mild evenings this month as we meander the streets of Towne Lake. We’ll be in the large, gold Buick with big grins on our faces.

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Scott Leak, Etowah Freshman

Left to right: Sarah Limer, McKenna Casquejo, Samantha Estep, Abby Baukema, Maria Meyer and Rachel Hollingshead.

Towne Lake Hills East â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Left to right: Ethan, Drew, Bryce, Connor, Quinn, Alex, Samantha, Danielle, Ansley and Brody

Left to right: Cooper Surgala, Olivia Kirkland, Sammy Surgala and Nicole Vest

Maggie Mae Lingerfelt, kindergarten

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Ayden (facing camera) and Kayla Walsh.

Riley powell and Carter Daum, second grade

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Schools & Sports

Words Are Powerful What is your Favorite Word?

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My favorite word is “Caribbean” because it reminds me of paradise in a faraway land, where all you hear are waves crashing. It reminds me of the bluish-green waves rolling to the white sandy shore and the palm trees leaning back and forth into the breeze. It also reminds me of the beautiful sunset over the ocean and the feel of grains of sand falling right through your fingers. The word Caribbean reminds me of snorkeling in the clear water. It’s a place where everything seems perfect, and you would never want to leave it! When I first encountered a Caribbean island, it was 2009 during a Disney Cruise. My favorite part was when the boat dropped us off in the Bahamas. We saw the beautiful scenery and all of the beautiful little creatures in the crystal clear water. We saw people making wonderful crafts out of anything they had. They made necklaces, drums, and much more! It was just an amazing sight to see! Words can make you feel happy, sad, excited, and the words that you like usually make you happy or excited. My favorite word, Caribbean, makes me very happy! What’s your favorite word?

My favorite word is “courage.” Courage is one of those words that if you say it enough it starts to sound funny! I like it when words do that, but that’s only a small reason why I like it. If I was trying to describe someone as best as I could, courage would find its way on the list. If I was telling you about a superhero, the word courage would take place. If I was talking about an amazing warrior, I might tell you about how courageous he is. But, what I really like about courage is that everyone can have it! Kids, teens, adults…whoever! That really moves me that a word so amazing can describe anyone. We can’t all be smart, or pretty, or strong, but not matter who you are, I know that you can have courage. It makes my day when I see someone showing courage. We all have courage, but it’s as simple as whether we’re going to show it or not!

Filling your mind with thoughts and dreams, books are wonderful things. One simple word can change your whole perspective on style, the world, and even life itself! “Book” is a great word for many reasons. Imagination must always have inspiration provided – an idea, if you will – and books bring words to life, inspiring your imagination to think and dream of the wildest, most interesting thoughts a person can have. In my life, reading inspired me to be an actress, as well as improving my education, memory, and vocabulary. When I was younger, about eight years old, I read a wonderful story and imagined myself as a character. Words swam around in my head, creating images, almost like television! I enjoyed reading it, and I wanted to join in. I became an actress the same year, all because of that one book. So, as you can see, books can change an individual’s life.

One of my many favorite words is “joy.” It reminds me of having a fun time. To me, joy is a great word to live up to. It also reminds me to always be happy. If somebody puts you in a bad mood, just move on with your life. Remember: how you get back at your enemy is to not take offense to what they say. Joy is a powerful word. Well, all words are powerful, that’s what Mr. Lemmo taught me! But if you think about it, joy can remind you of so many things. Last summer, my great grandma died the day before my birthday, and the thing I thought of to calm myself down was that she wanted to bring joy to me on my birthday. This was because there were only a couple of times that she got to be with me on my birthday. Joy may mean something different to you. You may have an experience totally different from mine. That’s okay. I hope you experience some joy today!

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Schools & Sports

school news Etowah Student Bowls Perfect Score Nathan Parrott, a junior at Etowah High School, recently bowled a 300 during the 2012 GA Games Bowling Tournament held in Norcross. Nathan is a youth bowler at AMC Woodstock Lanes.

WHS Student Government Participates in Retreat

The Woodstock High School (WHS) Student Government Executive Board attended a leadership retreat. During the trip, the group participated in team building and leadership development activities and planned events for the 2012-2013 school year.

Chabad Hebrew School Open Enrollment

Chabad Hebrew School is holding open enrollment for classes beginning this month. There is no charge for the kindergarten program, and new families will receive a 20 percent discount. Applications can be downloaded at www.chebrewschool.com. For more information, email info@chebrewschool.com or call (678) 460-7702.

Cub Scouts Help Beautify Carmel

Cub Scout Pack 6410 and their families spent a weekend helping to clean up and beautify Carmel Elementary School. Volunteers weeded courtyards, pruned shrubbery and installed mulch. Assistant Principal Lynda Wallace said, “I cannot thank everyone enough for the amazing job they did in one incredibly hot afternoon. We could not have done it without each and every one who came out to help. What a great way to start the school year!” Cub Scout members who helped include Nick Anastasi, Chris Evans, Nick Evans, Nick Fowler, Zack Fowler, Brendan LeGrand, Charlie Pardo, Michael John Roderick, Jackson Rodriguez, Hunter Torbush, Carson Vitrano and Chandler Vitrano. Nonscout youth volunteers included: Luke Everest, Abbie Parkes, Delilah Parkes, Zack Weber and Madison Wisted.

Front row (left to right): Madison Tank, Bridigette Hudak, Stephanie Lee, Briana Francois, Hannah Frantz, Rachel Steppe and Parth Patel. Back row: Rani Tilva, Josiah Gnanamuttu, Luke Sellers, Kailah Gordon, Bailey Garner, Kennedy Reeg, Finley Anderson, Kaitlin Neese and Sam Mixon.

Cherokee Christian Students Accepted into STEM

Nine new students were accepted into the STEM Program for the class of 2016 at Cherokee Christian High School. CCHS STEM students participate in a rigorous program of study, including various science and technology courses, such as engineering, robotics and more. Students graduating from the CCHS STEM Program are more than prepared to enter advanced studies at the undergraduate level degree programs at various colleges.

CrossRoads Receives Name Change CrossRoads Middle/High School has changed its name to ACE (Alternative Choices in Education) Academy. Principal Richard Landolt said, “Our staff is very excited about the name change and what it means for our students and the District.” 72

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Front row (left to right): Julia Morrow, Olya Stang, Jana Pomerantz, STEM Department Chairman Mr. David Jennings. Back row: Parker Harris, Joshua Bishop, Josh Horne, Matt Lowers and Reeves Ostrowidzki.

sports news Martial Arts Students Compete in Championships

Students at Bowenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tiger Rock Academy recently traveled to Birmingham, AL to compete in the Tiger Rock Championships. Students competed in several events including traditional forms, competition sparring, one-step sparring, counter aggression sparring, board breaking, free design forms, Xtreme martial arts forms, synchronized forms, and an agility course. Students received gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Storm Wins Championship

Storm Softball, a 10U C-class girls fast pitch softball team, won the USFA ( United States Fastpitch Association) State Championship in Carrollton, GA and then went on to win the World Series National Championship in Panama City Beach, FL. Congratulations! Front row (left to right): Anna Beth Cadenhead, Mia DeAngelis, McKay Crouch, Ashlyn Mickler, and Serenity Saffold-Rice. Middle row: Sydne Watts, Katie Reed, Emilie Watson, Maggie Zeigler, and Hailey Weeg. Back row: Coaches Todd Mickler, John Crouch, Dave Weeg, Myron Zeigler, and Mark Craig.

Hobgood Heat Consolation Winner

Congratulations to the 13U Hobgood Heat, who finished its season as the World Series Consolation Bracket Runner Up. Team members include Brandon Bane, Andrew Barnes, Austin Black, Jack Browning, PJ Capozzi, Jaxson Cromwell, Jesse Dalfonso, Tyler Mathena, Kyle McFarlin, Jackson Ohmstead, Hayes Poindexter, Nick Stemmerman, Evan Welch, and Bryce Whitaker. The team was coached by Jack Welch with Assistant Coaches David Dalfonso, Bob Poindexter, Jeff Ohmstead, and Michael Cromwell.

Towne Lake Junior Tennis News

Several local junior tennis teams won their divisions and competed in State final competitions including Towne Lake Hills 18U, Deer Run 14U, and Eagle Watch 10U and 12U. Members of the Towne Lake Hills 18U team were Jordan Day, Sydney Dimilia, Keegan Casteel, Alica Cruickshank, Cory Bible, Eric Matthews, Austin Stark, Mark Dimilia, Matthew Carroll, Maddison Williams, Madison Gilmer, Maxwell Beaham, and Weston Beaham. Deer Run 14U team members were Ben Vickery, Anna Leigh Hayes, Joshua Thrift, Alexandra Ianitello, Brandon Noltkamper, Jessica Pienta, Kendal Alsup, Eric Norman, Alec Drosos, and Matthew Raftis. Eagle Watch 10U team members were Dillan Barr, Eric Brown, Austin Cash, Michael Cordak, Jenna Paige Doran, Chloe Johnson, Emma Kosbe, Elaine Kuhnel, Amelia Green, Ben Onufrock, and Toni Rachal. The Eagle Watch 12U team members were Brandon Barr, Gillian Bosko, Colby Flaig, Barrett Goldman, Andrew Johnston, Vincent Kuhnel, Elaine Lippers, and Christopher Marcus.

WHS Grad Signs with Metro Jets

Drake Bordnick, a graduate of Woodstock High School, recently signed to play ice hockey with the Metro Jets in the NA3HL (North American Tier III Hockey League). Previously, Drake played for one year with the University of Michigan Dearborn ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association).

Deer Run 14U team. Front row (left to right): Ben Vickery, Anna Leigh Hayes, Joshua Thrift, Alexandra Ianitello, and Brandon Noltkamper. Back row: Jessica Pienta, Kendal Alsup, Eric Norman, Alec Drosos, and Matthew Raftis. TowneLaker | September 2012

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There is no “I” in “Team” There’s Not Even a “Me” by Jason Fleeman

Jason is a USPTR professional, a USTA Georgia Tennis Professional of the Year and director of junior tennis programs at a local club. Jason can be reached at jasonfleeman@gmail. com.

Recently, I was at a meeting with parents, coaches, and Patrick McEnroe, who is the General Manager of Player Development for the United States Tennis Association. Patrick does not make it to Georgia very often, but his input regarding ongoing junior development over results-driven gratification is always music to my ears. Unfortunately, a vast majority of parents at the meeting were singing the all too familiar song that goes “Me, me, me, me, me…” and did not spend a lot of time actually listening to what Patrick was trying to say.

I realize that the perception of tennis is that it is an individual sport; it’s true that singles is the dominant format we see on television. However, tennis is a team sport! ALTA, USTA, Davis Cup, high school and college programs and so on are made up of groups of several participants who come together at a scheduled time to compete against another team. I do tend to harp on this idea

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quite a bit, but I still do not understand why the concept is so hard to accept. To be successful with any team, consider this solid foundation: “T”ogether we stand. Divided we fail. If each member of your team trains two to three times per week, do your best to match it. You do not have to take lessons from the same coach or even take lessons at all. Set up matches, practice your serve, work out at the gym, etc. If nine people train but ten people compete, one player is not pulling his/her weight before or during the season. “E”ffort: Always give your best. In order to give 100 percent effort in the matches, each member must train with 100 percent effort. Team members can be social and also compete at a level that is fun. Losing is never easy to accept, but if I can walk away from a match knowing I gave 100 percent, I can honestly say “I was out played today” and know that my team mates supported me. “A”ttitude: A little goes a long way. There has been a sense of “entitlement” going around the tennis community lately, and it continued on page 82

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Faith

Marriage Moments by Bill Ratliff

Bill Ratliff is the Senior Pastor at Towne Lake Community Church. He can be reached at (678) 445-8766.

1 Barely on the radar

Often in church settings, I will teach about, bring up or mention the fruits of the spirit. These fruits are what Christians are supposed to produce. As I contemplated the fruits and their impact on people’s lives, I realized if a couple does not have these spiritual fruits working in their marriage, they are in trouble. Here is a short indicator test of how great a marriage partner you are, based on the fruits of the spirit as they are stated in Ephesians 5:22-23. You can score the test yourself, but obviously, the more accurate score will come from your spouse.

2 Very weak

3 Nothing to brag about

4 Very strong

5 Awesome

LOVE: Seeks the highest good of others JOY: Gladness not based on circumstance PEACE: Contentment or Unity PATIENCE: Slow to speak, slow to anger

KINDNESS: Sweet, tender, merciful GOODNESS: Generous, open-hearted FAITHFULNESS: Loyal, trustworthy GENTLENESS: Humble, calm, non- threatening SELF CONTROL: Behaving well This evaluation refers to spousal scoring only. If you scored a 45 on this test, it is awesome to be married to you. If you scored a 36 plus you are pretty darn good in the way you share life with your marriage partner. If you scored 23-30, you are an “OK” partner, but not so hot. You are not great, but not terrible. If you scored a 22 or below, you need to schedule an appointment with Dr. Phil. If you scored a 10 or below, it is awful to live with you, and you need to make an appointment with God. DATE YOUR MATE: Take an evening drive with your mate. Go through the drivethrough at an ice cream or yogurt place. Play music on your iPod from an artist you enjoyed while dating. Sit in the car and enjoy your frozen concoction and reminisce. I realize this is a short and economical date, but try it. We did this recently, and not only enjoyed listening to Hall & Oates, but had a nice serenade from the Bruster’s employee when we ordered.

Hillside Youth Participate in Service Project Twenty two youth and five adults spent part of their summer in Eubank, KY helping those in need. The group build five decks and two roofs. All volunteers are members of Hillside United Methodist Church

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Lessons From the Beach by Dr. Doug Thrasher

Dr. Doug Thrasher is the Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the TowneLaker’s Community Board. You may contact him at dthrasher@hillsideumc. org.

“I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone. Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your mighty deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come” (Psalm 71:16-18).

This past summer, my wife Debbie and I had the privilege of spending vacation time with our children and four granddaughters at the beach. It was unlike any vacation I can remember. We were up by six a.m. every day because that’s when the babies got up. We were on the beach by 7:30 a.m. with the joggers and dog walkers and shell seekers. We jumped surf (to a three-year-old and a two- year-old, surf looks like a big

wave). We filled and emptied buckets with sand and water (they called it “building sandcastles,” but they were unlike any I have ever constructed). We gathered seaweed (accessorizing the sandcastles), and we chased birds (just because they were there). It was pure joy sharing these simple things with our granddaughters. And I was struck by how the things we do would probably seem simple to God. We face what look like big problems to us, but to Him, they are simply jumping surf. We work to construct things in life and we call them marvelous, while God placed the stars in the heavens, created the entire world, including you and me, and calls it good. We spend all sorts of time worried about accessorizing ourselves, while God looks at our hearts. We chase after all sorts of things, and I am sure this amuses God as much as my granddaughters amused me. And God knows pure joy when we share anything with Him. We call this worship. My only prayer is that I might be allowed the privilege of declaring the power and love of God to this next generation, my granddaughters’, that they might know and worship the God I love.

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TOWNE LAKE AREA RELIGIOUS SERVICES Baptist Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 592-7007 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Bob Goodner Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock, (770) 710-1068 Pastor: Elder Larry White www.crossroadspbc.org First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Johnny M. Hunt www.fbcw.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Alive Groups & Worship Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday Services: Youth 6:30 p.m., Adults 7 p.m. Associate Pastor Mike Maxwell New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 11 a.m Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Awana/Youth: 6:30 – 8 p.m. Pastor: John Harris www.newvicbaptist.org South Cherokee Baptist Church 7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steven Lambert

Episcopal Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, Kennesaw, (770) 422-9114 Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. praise music, 7 p.m. Eucharist Rector: Doris Graf Smith Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (770) 479-1778 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Morning Prayer: Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Rector: Kurt Wheeler Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 395-5003 Saturday Service: 5:30 p.m. Priest: Stephen Hunter Episcopal Church of the Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta, (770) 928-7916 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Rector: Rev. Paul McCabe www.annunciationepiscopal.org Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, Canton, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. 80

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Christian Education: 10 a.m. Wednesday Eucharist Service: 6:30 p.m. Rector: James B. Stutler

Jewish Chabad Jewish Center 14255 Wade Green Rd NW, Ste 120 Kennesaw, GA 30144, (678) 460-7702 Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan www.JewishWoodstock.com, www.Facebook.com/ JewishCenter Congregation Ner Tamid A Reform Jewish Temple (770) 345-8687, Marci, call for information Serving the Northwest Suburbs

Christ Covenant Presbyterian of Woodstock (PCA) Meets in the Rec Center of Cherokee County’s South Annex, 7545 Main Street; Bldg. 200, Woodstock Pastor: Ted Lester www.cc-pca.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com Sixes Presbyterian Church Meeting at our Fellowship Hall at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, (770) 485-1975 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Lucas Pina www.sixeschurch.org

Tikvah l’ Chaim “Hope for Life Ministries” Messianic Jewish Fellowship 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (678) 936-4125 Saturday Hebrew Literacy & Bible Study: 10 a.m. Saturday Shabbat Service: 11 a.m. Rabbi Gary Maxted www.tlchaim.com (partnering with TLC Church, Woodstock, GA)

Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074 Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Cynthia Parr

Lutheran

Roman Catholic

Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (770) 503-5050 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Nursery available Sunday School: 9 a.m., Faith Formation: 9 a.m. Pastor: Virginia Krekling www.CelebrationofGrace.org

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. & 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Larry Niese www.saintmichaelcc.org

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive (770) 924-7286, sheeptalk-gslc@comcast.net Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Thursday Youth Activities: 6:30 p.m. Pastors: Paul Baumgartner & Justin Ask www.gslutheran.org

Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Rd. NE., Marietta, (770) 977-1442 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10 a.m. & 12 noon Sunday Spanish Mass: 2 p.m. Pastor: Monsignor Patrick Bishop www.transfiguration.com

Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Stephen Constien

Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2263 E. Cherokee Drive, Woodstock, (770) 485-0504 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Priest Frederick Watson www.stelizabethga.org

Presbyterian Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton, (770) 704-9594 Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Pastor: Alan Lutz www.cherokee-pca.org

United Methodist Bascomb United Methodist Church 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 926-9755 Contemporary Service: 9 a.m. Traditional Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Millie Kim www.bascombumc.org CITY ON A HILL United Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Chris Bryant www.coahumc.org First United Methodist Church of Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 926-6440 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Over 50s meet 1st Saturday each month at 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Claude Herbert

Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 924-4777 Traditional Services: 8:25 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:25 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m Pastor: Dr. Doug Thrasher www.hillsideumc.org Liberty Hill Church at the Mill 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Nursery available Pastor: Jamey Prickett www.libertyhillumc.org Little River United Methodist Church 12455 Highway 92, (770) 926-2495 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Bill Coady www.littleriverumc.info Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jim Buckman www.sixesumc.org

Other Churches Allen Temple, AME Church 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-6348 Prayer Time: Friday, 7:14 p.m. Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Carl A. Moore, Sr. www.allentempleame.org Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 592-2956 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Ted Wooldridge www.bellsferry.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth, (770) 917-4964 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steve Pettit www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe Church Meeting at Woodstock Middle/High School (770) 517-2977 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Mat Garcia www.bridgepointechurch.org Celebration Church 340 Towne Lake Parkway, (678) 461-9626 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304 Saturday Worship: 11 a.m. Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Jonathan Williamson Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Larry Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com

Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com Church at North Gate 9876 Main Street, Suite 250 (behind NAPA) (678) 494-2193 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Marc Lawson www.ngca.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Allatoona Ward, 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Auxiliary Meeting: 10:20 a.m. Woodstock Ward Sacrament Meeting: 11 a.m. Bishop Phil Karski Canton Ward, 3459 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton Sunday School & Auxiliary Meetings: 10:20 a.m. Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Bishop Scott Harman Church of the Messiah (Non-denominational) 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Fred L. Goodwin Cornerstone Community Church 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160 (678) 439-5108, dlkight@comcast.net Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor David Kight www.ccchurchonline.org Covenant Christian Center 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd, Canton (770) 345-0307 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Apostle Kito J. Johnson www.CityOfCovenant.org Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tommy White His Hands Church 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock, (770) 405-2500 Party on Sunday: 10 a.m. www.hishandschurch.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth (Cherokee Corners) (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Donna T. Lucas Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock, on Hwy 92 — ½ mile east of Hwy 5, (678) 384-4919 Sunday Service Times: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Ross Wiseman www.MomentumChurch.tv

Pointe Church, The Hasty Elementary, 205 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, (404) 557-9640 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Brian Jones www.myfriendschurch.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Youth Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry H. Baker www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Holy Communion: Sunday 10 a.m. Christian Education (all ages): Sunday 9 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Greg Goebel www.resurrectionwoodstock.org Towne Lake Community Church (TLC Church) 132 North Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Contemporary Family Style Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Messianic Jewish Fellowship (Tikvah l’Chaim): Saturday 10 a.m. The Walk — Adult Singles Worship: Saturday 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery: Friday 6 p.m. Sr. Pastor: William S. Ratliff www.tlcchurch.com Unity Christ Church 2871 Cherokee St., Kennesaw, (770) 422-9552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Terrence Padgett www.unitycc.com Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Small Groups: 6 p.m. Wednesday Meal: 6 p.m.; Worship: 6:40 p.m.; Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lynn Eynon www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8838 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m. Aprenda Ingles Gratis (Free ESL): Lunes 7 — 9 p.m. Ministro: Rafael Uzcategui, (770) 926-8271 Pastor: Matt Amos www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lewis Stark www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Greg Michael

Northern Hills Church of Christ 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Ronny West www.northernhillsfamily.org TowneLaker | September 2012

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Approximately one in 150 people infected with WNV will develop severe illness, with symptoms that include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent. Up to 20 percent of the people who become infected have symptoms, such as fever, headache, and body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. Symptoms can last only a few days, though even healthy people have become sick for several weeks. Approximately 80 percent of people (about 4 out of 5) who are infected with WNV will not show any symptoms at all.

a constant resistance to any movement made in the water. Therefore, any kind of movement in water can be adapted to beneficial exercise, not just swimming. Water aerobics and even something as simple as walking in water can provide benefit. Because water resistance is controlled by the level of intensity, workouts can be customized to meet the needs of any age or ability. Flexibility is also a benefit. In the natural stroke of swimming, you take the body through a broad range of movement, which helps joints and ligaments stay flexible. However, as in any sport, combining swimming with a regular stretching routine makes for a full benefit in flexibility.

The easiest way to prevent West Nile is to prevent mosquito bites. Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from flowerpots, buckets and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in birdbaths weekly. Make sure you are protecting yourself, children, guests and pets from mosquitoes when you are outside. The best way to do this is to have your yard treated by a barrier spray which will keep mosquitoes out of your yard for three weeks at a time. You can also use Deet when going outside; however you cannot spray it on small children or pets.

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truly bothers me. Tennis is a fun game to be enjoyed by players of any age, ability, socioeconomic background, and etc. Keep tennis fun and everyone will enjoy it for many years to come. Make it about “Me, me, me, me” and eventually no one will want to play with “You, you, you, you.” “M”otivated: Stay that way. As a coach, it is my job to pick out mistakes and help students find ways to correct them. Finding positive ways to make changes without sounding critical can be challenging. The same can be said during team matches. We can all be critical of how we are playing, but hearing a teammate or partner show their ongoing support is extremely uplifting and can usually help anyone out of a slump. Whether you are a captain, coach, parent, player, or even just a spectator, tennis (or any other sport) is far more enjoyable when viewed with a positive outlook. I will say there are a couple of “I’s” I would like to point out that will always assist in a team’s success: impartiality, intensity, inspiration, and, most importantly, integrity, which is the foundation of all moral character that teammates value the most. 82

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Swimming, being an aerobic exercise, benefits our circulatory and respiratory systems. Aerobic exercise is any exercise in which we use large muscle groups and breathe deeply. Aerobic exercise helps our hearts to become stronger and also more efficient in pumping. That means the heart gets more blood per beat, allowing the heart rate to reduce the number of times it beats per minute, in times of relaxation and during exercise. This reduces the overall stress on our heart. Our lung capacity is also increased which allows the respiratory system to function at a higher capacity. I have always enjoyed swimming in any capacity—competitively or recreationally. This past week I have watched Michael Phelps end his swimming career and have been amazed by all that he has accomplished. However, the great thing about swimming is that it is beneficial to anyone that participates. You do not have to have Olympic speed to receive all these benefits; you only have to swim, at whatever pace that may be for you, for it to be beneficial. As always, if you are just beginning an exercise program, please consult with your doctor first just to be safe.

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help you avoid information overload. As 2009 unfolded and the unemployment rate skyrocketed, many people had to resort to beginning their own business— entrepreneurship! Many new businesses can be started with very little capital, depending greatly on skills, hobbies, and the ability to perform services that others need. This old adage of recreating oneself to generate a personal income not dependent on anyone else carried many people through many months of uncertainty until jobs slowly began to open up again. No matter where you are in a job search, be sure to focus on your “SEE”—your Skills, Experiences, and Education. These are the qualifications that will gain the quickest opportunity to generate income. Present yourself as an expert in your field with confidence and others will be drawn to you! Happy Hunting!

Go for a Sophisticated Fall Look

Knee Injuries are not Just for People!

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and the ombre dye technique generally results in hair that is darker up top and lighter on the ends. That’s not to say this is always the case! Some courageous souls have used ombre to dye their hair in gradients, such as a light pink close to the scalp that gradually transforms into a dark fuchsia at the ends. Some adventurous people have even been seen with ombre in all the colors of the rainbow!

term resembles the action of a drawer being pulled out from a chest of drawers. The femur is held in one hand and the tibia in the other, and then the doctor will try to push the tibia forward in relation to the femur. Sometimes the patient must be sedated to allow the leg to relax enough to get the movement. Radiographs are often performed to look for other problems, such as a piece of bone that is avulsed or pulled away from where the cruciate ligament attaches.

Ombre generally works best on longer hair, simply due to the fact that longer hair allows for the variation to be more noticeable. Stars known for maintaining long hair, like Jessica Biel and Sarah Jessica Parker, have recently been seen sporting an ombre look. One of the advantages of ombre is that it is often lowermaintenance than traditional foil coloring. If you have fastgrowing hair and find that your natural roots peek out quickly after a color treatment, you may wish to try ombre, since the line between roots and color will appear softer. Whether you struggle with fast growing hair or just want to try out a brand new look this fall, balayage and ombre are two wonderful options for a unique look. Speak with your stylist about your hair type and the color technique that’s just right for you!

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problems. An implementation of a vigorous 20-minute exercise program before class at one Cobb County Elementary school has shown that it dramatically decreased discipline issues in the school. It should be no surprise that a student who completes an exercise routine in the morning will be less apt to cause disturbances throughout the day. I know what many of you may be thinking: getting a child to start a morning routine can be quite difficult. It does not have to be. The key is finding something that the student likes to do and incorporate it into the routine. For example, I have seen cardio routines that incorporate moves from football, baseball and basketball. These routines are really popular with students who like sports. I have also seen students motivated by routines that incorporate moves from dance and gymnastics. Sometimes the music itself gives motivation to the child. If introduced in the right way, you would be surprised by the amount of students who see a morning cardio routine as fun rather than boring. So if you are wondering how to increase your child’s performance at school, inform them that regular exercise can give them an edge. Let’s try and turn my little secret into a commonly known fact!

Surgery is the best way to avoid debilitating arthritis. Several methods are available in correcting the problem. The most common method used by general practioners is called the Extracapsular Technique and works quite well in most cases. Two newer methods called the Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) and the Tibial Tuberosity Advancement are commonly used by specialists and may show better long term results, particularly for the larger dogs. All procedures involve exploration of the joint to allow the surgeon to see any meniscal damage. The knee joint has two menisci, which are basically pieces of cartilage that serve as shock absorbers. These can become torn and need to be removed or partially removed if damaged. There are some braces that have been developed to try to correct the problem, but I have not been impressed with the outcome of these devices. The postoperative recovery for any of the surgical procedures is typically three to six months and return to full function can be achieved in the majority of the cases. Expense for each type of procedure can vary from $1,100- $4,000, depending on which type of surgery is performed. Although the costs may seem high, the dollar amount saved by preventing lifelong usage of arthritis medications, not to mention the amount of pain prevented, it is well worth it. Hopefully you will never have to deal with this type of problem; the best thing you can do to help prevent this condition is to keep your dog in lean condition and offer moderate exercise on a consistent basis.

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• Polished Finish: The natural stone still keeps in tune with nature but has a more formal impression. It is shiny in appearance. This finish is not recommended in traffic areas where slipping could be a factor. Natural travertine can make a kitchen or bath look spectacular, but it is also stunning when used outdoors. Not only is it attractive on an outdoor patio or surrounding a pool, but it is highly resistant against the weather. Tiles impart a gorgeous look but are also an economical and eco-friendly choice as well.

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RECENT CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS Townelaker wants to help keep you and your family safe. The following items have been recalled by their manufacturers in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).

1. Discovery Kids Lamps

The lamps can short-circuit and spark. This poses a burn and fire hazard to customers. The company has received three reports of lamps catching fire, which led to property damage.

2. Bath Petals Soy Candles

The candles can burn with a high flame, causing excessive heat. The heat and flame can cause glass to shatter.

3. Flexible Flyer Swing Sets

The see saw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use. This poses a fall risk. The firm has received more than 1,000 reports of see saw seats breaking.

4. Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks

The shoes, which were sold in pink and purple, have less traction when worn on wet or smooth surfaces such as hardwood or tile. Old Navy has received two reports of falls.

5. Trampolines

Alex model Little Jumpers trampolines recalled. The handlebar on the toddler-sized trampoline can break.

6. Kolcraft Contours Tandem Strollers

The Options LT tandem strollerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s front wheel can break. Also, the basketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support hardware can detach.

For more information on these and many other warnings issued by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, visit www.cpsc.gov or call 1-800-638-2772. 84

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TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations ABWA-Women Empowered Through Synergy Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Location: J Christopher’s in Downtown Woodstock Contact: abwasynergy@hotmail.com American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Jacqueline Miller Van Hook, (678) 493-3618 Cherokee Area Business Connection Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 Cherokee Financial Women International Contact: Mitzi Saxon, (770) 479-3400 Cherokee Toastmasters Meeting: Every Wednesday from 12 noon Location: Keller Williams Realty, 220 Heritage Pkwy Contact: Steve Monahan, (770) 712-4077 Website: www.CherokeeToastmasters.com No Fee Referral Network Woodstock Meeting: Every Thursday morning at 7:30am Location: Corner Bistro off Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: Stephanie Natarus, (770) 928-2700 stephanie@livinginsured.com Website: http://www.meetup.com/No-Fee Referral-Network-Woodstock North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. Location: Zest and Zing, 6687 Bells Ferry Road Contact: Dr. Steve Green, (770) 427-2799 The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Contact: Edeline Dryden (678) 789-6158 Website: www.thejoyofconnecting.com Together We Rise Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280 Towne Lake Business Association Meeting: Third Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 615-3350 Website: www.tlba.org Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meeting: Every Friday at 7:15 — 8:45 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Marc Replogle, (770) 952-5000, X20 (404) 816-3377 Website: www.powercore.net Women of Woodstock Meeting: First & Third Wednesday. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Barbara Bonatucci, bonatucci@gmail.com Website: www.womenofwoodstock.com Woodstock Business Networking Group Meeting: Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Location: Atlanta Bread Company on Highway 92 Contact: Lee West, (770) 591-7101 Woodstock Community Business Association Meeting: Second Monday at 12 noon Location: Latimer Hall Contact: info@woodstockcba.com

Charitable Organizations Ahimsa House help for victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 24-hour, (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 Website: www.ahimsahouse.org 86

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Chance Afrika Contact: Eric Mwangi, Exec. Dir., ericm@chanceafrika. org, (770) 256 2280, www.chanceafrika.org

Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Contact: Irma Martin, (678) 662-2366

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

Beta Sigma, Kappa Chi Chapter Meeting: Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact: Maria Kuhn, vccibaker@aol.com or April Bolle, (678) 327-7233

Cherokee County Animal Shelter Auxiliary Contact: (770) 704-PAWS or ccasa4paws@yahoo.com Website: www.ccasauxiliary.org Cherokee County Aspergers Syndrome Support Group Website: www.CCAspies.org Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: (770) 928-5115, admin@cchumanesociety.org Website: www.cchumanesociety.org CCHS Thrift Store located at 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 592-8072, accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for CCHS. Cherokee County Special Olympics Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Location: CrossRoads Middle/High School Contact: Colleen Konwick, (770) 517-7101 Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: Candice Knight, (770) 795-9349 Website: www.feedmylambs.net Genesis Adoptions Contact: Lindsay Kirk, (770) 517-0043, Website: www.genesis-adoptions.org Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia. Contact: (770) 345-1879 Website: www.habitatncg.org Hope Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. Contact: (770) 924-0864, info@TheHopeCtr.com Website: www.hopectr.com Hospice Advantage needs volunteers. Contact: Shari Koch, (770) 218-1997 Website: www.hospiceadvantage.com iCOR helping orphans, seeks volunteers. Contact: Lily Colgate, (404) 992-8155 Website: www.iCORorphans.com MUST Ministries Contact: Kim Loesing, (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry. Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 Website: www.papaspantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry has pet food collection bin at TowneLaker offices. Website: www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County — Call for an appointment for free child safety seat inspections. Contact: Chad Arp, (678) 493-4343 Website: www.cherokeesafekids.org

Civic Organizations AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone 50 and older. Meeting: Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Rich, (770) 926-1944 American Legion Post 316 Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Junior Service League of Woodstock Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7pm. Location: Collective Co-Cop, 105 E. Main Street, Ste. 126 in Downtown Woodstock Contact: 24 hour information line: (770) 592-3535 Kiwanis Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (678) 494-4841 Website: www.kiwanisofwoodstock.org Pilot Club of Cherokee County Contact: Lynda Goodwin, (770) 393-1766, Lynda @edgoodwinassociates.com Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meeting: Every Thursday at 12 noon (lunch) Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Ivan Garcia (770) 926-0105 Rotary Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: Gary Floyd, (404) 506-6878, glfloyd@ southernco.com Sewrifics of Cherokee Meeting: Third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, Canton Contact: Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335 Sons of the American Legion Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Woodstock Community Church Contact: Charles Tucker, (678) 643-0794 South Cherokee Optimist Club Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 926-3522 Towne Lake Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Terry Morrison, (770) 715-3375 Woodstock Jaycees Meeting: First Tuesday & Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: (770) 926-8336 Woodstock Lions Club Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: New Victoria Baptist Church Contact: (770) 906-2958 Woodstock Masons Lodge #246 F. & A.M., Inc. Meeting: Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Location: Corner of Air Acres Way & Arnold Mill Rd. Contact: (770) 993-3145 or (770) 926-0627 Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 12 noon Location: Folks Contact: Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158 Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Woodstock Senior Center Contact: Andrew Yrabedra, (404) 663-4663

Political Organizations Cherokee County Democrat Party Meeting: Second Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Holly Springs Train Depot Website: www.cherokeedems.com Cherokee County Republican Party Meeting: First Saturday at 9 a.m. Breakfast served Location: Lodge at BridgeMill, 10451 Bells Ferry Rd. Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Meeting: Second Sunday at 4 p.m. Location: Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Pkwy. Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli (770)592-6545 Website: cherokeeteapartypatriots.org Republican Women of Cherokee County Meeting: Call for times & location Headqters: 9910 Hwy 92 Contact: (404) 747-3353, (678) 520-2236 Website: www.rwccga.com

Recreation & Hobbies Airstream Caravan Club Website: http://home.windstream.net/topofga/ Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044 Allatoona Gold Panners Location: Creeks around Lake Allatoona Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044 rrkelly@bellsouth.net Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, Woodstock Contacts: Madeline Hall, (678) 754-8482 www.artsalliance.org Blue Skies Laughter Club Meeting: Every Wednesday 7 — 8 p.m. Location: Northside-Cherokee Medical Offices 100 Stoneforest Dr., 1st floor conf. room Contact: Craig Whitley (404) 520-0221 Website: www.addlaughter.com

Contact: www.crossfitgarage.com Les Marmitons is for men interested in culinary arts. Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Chattahoochee Tech Contact: Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197 Neighbors & Newcomers of Towne Lake Meeting: Third Tuesday Contact: Carolyn White, (770) 926-6756 Singles of Towne Lake 35+ holds monthly mixers. Contacts: Lisa, (770) 597-3430 LisaR789@bellsouth.net Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization. Meeting: Third Sunday at 1 p.m. Location: Wildlife Action, 2075 Kellogg Creek Contact: WLA Office, (770) 924-7464

Support Organizations Adoption/Infertility Support Group Meeting: First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Contact: Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131

JDRF Cherokee Pickens Family Support Group for families of children with Juvenile (type 1) diabetes. Meeting: Second Saturday Location: River Green Subdivision Facilities Contact: Tom, (770) 345-4864, Tom@brushwithart.com Jewish Havurah Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687

MOMS Club Towne Lake — 30189 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock/ Email: momscluboftownelake@gmail.com

Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: First Thursday of each month Time: 10 a.m. — 12 noon Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Center Contact: (404) 843-1880 Canadian Women’s Club Contact: Lesley Frappier, cwcatlanta@yahoo.com

Cherokee County Arts Center Meeting Fourth Friday at 10 a.m. Location: 94 North Street, Canton Contact: (770) 704-6244 Website: www.CherokeeArts.org

Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller hockey Website: www.cherokeehockey.org Contact: Matt, (770) 851-1558

Hearing Loss Resource Group Contacts: Cathy, (678) 483-9135 WoodstockSHHH-info@phydeaux.org

Autism Parent Support Group Meeting: Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Cherokee County Community Service Center, BridgeMill Fire Station, Canton Contact: Sharon Jones, (770) 345-6551

Cherokee Autism Spectrum Support Group Contact: Heidi at hcf67@comcast.net or Renee at mrjperrelli@yahoo.com

Cherokee Fencing Club Meeting: Beginners, Wed. at 5 p.m.; Club, Wed. at 6 p.m. Location: Recreation Center, Main Street Contact: Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Website: www.cherokeefencingclub.com

Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. (nursery available) Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta Contact: Jeannie, (770) 919-9275

La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: First Tues. at 10 a.m. & Third Wed. 7p.m. Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church Contacts: Marguerite, (678) 315-7686 Megan, (770) 517-0191

Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meeting First Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: BridgeMill Community Center Contact: Jim Millsap, PIO, (770) 928-8590 Website: www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars

Cherokee Co. Social Adventures Group Website: www.TCCSAG.org

Georgia Canines for Independence Meeting: First Monday at 6:30 p.m. Location: 6683 Bells Ferry Road, Suite H Contact: Ramona Nichols, (404) 735-3647

Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meeting: First Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Atria, 1000 Professional Way Contact: Atria Woodstock, (770) 926-0119

CASA for Children Inc. provides child advocacy to abused and neglected children through trained community volunteers. Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 Website: www.casaforchildren.org

Cherokee County Saddle Club Meeting Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Family Tradition, Hickory Flat Contact: Tamma Trump, (770) 655-0819 Website: www.cherokeesaddleclub.com

Contact: Gina @ 770-842-8893 or gjeter1@ comcast.net

Cherokee County Family Child Care Association Contact: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. Contact: Marie Blackwell, (770) 378-0759, mblackwell@fosteroradopt.org Website: www.fosteroradopt.org C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: mailbox@chooseofwoodstockga.org Depression and Bipolar Support Group Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Contact: (770) 560-7112, healthymoods@aol.com Website: www.Myspace.Com/healthymoods

MOMS Club — 30188 Contact: Paige Robertson, (404) 399-4915 MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meeting: Second & Fourth Tues. a.m. or Wed. p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Contact: (770) 926-4428, www.fbcw.org Mothers & More Meeting: First & Third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Kroger at Towne Lake Contact: Michelle Wise, (770) 720-8834 Website: www.woodstockmm.com National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Group Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays, 7 — 8:30 p.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Robin (770) 928-2762, Terri (678) 497-5657 Website: www.nami.org NWAtlantaMommies.com Play dates, mom’s night out, and online support, meets weekly Contact: Stephanie Peterson, (678) 653-1418 admin@nwatlantamommies.com Website: http://www.nwatlantamommies.com Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Location: H.O.W. Place, behind fire station on Bells Ferry Road at Old Bascomb Court Contact: Lois, (770) 592-6421 S.N.A.P. offers resources for children with special needs. Meeting: Second Monday from 10 — 11:30 a.m. Location: 100 Hickory Circle, Holly Springs Contact: (770) 720-4068

Emotions Anonymous Meeting: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Contacts: Cindy, (770) 928-6554; Sherry, (770) 926-1889

Spirit of Success Career Clothing Connection Provides professional business attire at no cost. Contact: (770) 956-0711.

Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association Contact: Dan Baldwin, 770-846-4843 Website: www.cherokeelacrosse.com

Fellowship of Companies for Christ International Meeting: Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7 a.m. Location: Woodstock Family Restaurant Contact: Randall Hill, (770) 516-5887

Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group Meeting: Second & Fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899

Crossfit WOD Club Meeting: Daily for the “Work Out of the Day”

Funds 4 Furry Friends supplies food, medical care and spay/neuter for pets in need

Towne Lake Area Moms Group Website: www.TowneLakeArea.com

Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701 Website: www.cherokeemta.org

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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government:

President Barack Obama (D)

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov

Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)

Senate Russell Courtyard-2 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov e-mail: use contact form on website

Senator Johnny Isakson (R)

1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov

Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6

P.O. Box 425 Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov e-mail: use contact form on website

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

(202) 224-3521 fax: (202) 224-0103

Governor Nathan Deal (R)

(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570

(404) 652-7003 fax: (404) 652-7123

Senator Jack Murphy (R), District 27

(770) 887-1960 fax: (770) 205-0602

Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20

(404) 656-0126 fax: (404) 463-2793

e-mail: charlice.byrd@house.ga.gov

Rep. Sean Jerguson (R), District 22

e-mail: sean.jerguson@house.ga.gov

(404) 656-0287

State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan Allen Dee Morris Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R)

Judge Gregory Douds

(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240 (678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480

(678) 493-6160

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

(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280

Clerk of Courts: Patty Baker

(678) 493-6511

Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby

(770) 735-8055

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e-mail: kbosch@cherokeega.com

Jason Nelms (R) Post 4

e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com

Cherokee County School System

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)

498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org e-mail: rdgarrison@cherokeega.com

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little

100 North St., Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: slittle@cherokeega.com Woodstock Annex 8681 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA 30189

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

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

(678) 493-6400 fax: (678) 493-6420 (770) 924-4099 fax: (770) 924-9567

Board of Education: Robert Wofford (R), Post 1

(770) 479-1871 (770) 704-4398, x4374

Mike Chapman (R), Post 2

(770) 704-4398, x4372

e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Michael Geist (R), Post 3

(770) 928-3315

Janet Read (R), Post 4

(770) 516-1444

e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 (Chair)

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

Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood (R)

Karen Bosch (R), Post 3

e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us

90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114

e-mail: jhubbard@cherokeega.com

e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Cherokee County Courts:

Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills, III Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea

(678) 493-6001

Harry Johnston (R), Post 1

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

(404) 463-1378 fax: (404) 657-9887

e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov

e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com

P.O. Box 769, 110 Academy St., Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us e-mail: drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Senator Chip Rogers (R), District 21

e-mail: chip@SenatorChipRogers.com

Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson

(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6013

Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2 (202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999 fax: (770) 661-0768

Website: www.woodall.house.gov

State Capitol, Room 111 Atlanta, GA 30334 Website: www.gov.state.ga.us

90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114 Website: www.cherokeega.com

e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com

Rep. Rob Woodall (R), District 7

State Government:

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners

e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Rob Usher (R), Post 6

e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us

(770) 704-4398, x4370 (770) 592-7864

Kim Cochran (R), Post 7 (Vice-Chair) e-mail: kimgcochran@gmail.com City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques

e-mail: dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com

(770) 592-6017

Towne Lake Residential and Commercial Owners’ Association (Covenant enforcement issues — all Towne Lake common areas)

Douglas Properties

117 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188

(770) 926-3086

SCHOOL INFORMATION Public Schools Ace Academy 3921 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ aceacademy Bascomb Elementary School 1335 Wyngate Parkway, Woodstock (770) 592-1091 Principal: Ruth Flowers www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ bascomb-es Carmel Elementary School 2275 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock (770) 926-1237 Principal: Keith Bryant www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ carmel-es Chapman Intermediate School 6500 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-6424 Principal: Susan McCarthy www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ chapman-es Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road Canton, (678) 385-7322 Principal: Vanessa Suarez cherokeecharter.org E. T. Booth Middle School 6550 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-5707 Principal: Dawn Weinbaum www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etbooth-ms Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock (770) 926-4411 Principal: Keith Ball www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etowah-hs Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock (770) 924-6260 Principal: Ms. Joey Moss www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/boston-es

Oak Grove Elementary School 6118 Woodstock Road, Acworth (770) 974-6682 Principal: Les Conley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/oakgrove-es

Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth Principal: Jamie Smithey (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptist.org

Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, Woodstock (770) 926-1662 Administrator: Bob Hahn www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/polaris

Holdheide Education K-2 5234 Old Highway 5, Woodstock Principal: Tammy Dorsten (770) 516-2292 www.MyGiftedKids.org

Woodstock High School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, (770) 592-3500 Principal: William Sebring www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-hs Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mark Smith www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-ms

Private Schools Cherokee Christian Academy and Cherokee Christian High School 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock (678) 494-5464, www.cherokeechristian.org High School Principal: Rod Kirby Middle School Principal: Hal Scripka Elementary School: Robert Lester Furtah Preparatory School 5496 Highway 92, Acworth (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org Headmaster: Fred Furtah

Lyndon Academy 485 Toonigh Rd., Woodstock (770) 926-0166 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw (770) 975-0252 Headmaster: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org Omega Academy (770) 792-7431 www.omegalearningcenter.com Shiloh Hills Christian School 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw (770) 926-7729 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street, Marietta (770) 428-3328 Principal: Patricia Allen www.stjosephschool.org

Cherokee County School District 2012-2013 Calendar at a Glance

September 3 September 17-21 November 6 November 19-23

Labor Day, No School Fall Break Furlough Day, No School Thanksgiving Break

Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Aspen: https://sis.cherokee.k12.ga.us/aspen/home.do School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION Emergency — 911 • TowneLaker • (770) 516-7105 Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce

(770) 345-0400

Parks and Recreation:

Animal Shelter Business Licenses Clean & Beautiful Commission Commissioners Courthouse Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) Extension Office Jury Phone Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) Planning & Zoning Senior Services Tax Assessors/Evaluation

(770) 345-7270 (770) 721-7810 (770) 517-7650 (678) 493-6000 (770) 479-1953 (678) 493-6077 (770) 479-0418 (770) 479-9011 (770) 479-1953 (678) 493-6101 (770) 345-5312 (678) 493-6120

License Plates/Tags, Property Tax Woodstock Office Voter Registration

(678) 493-6400 (770) 924-4099 (770) 479-0407

Cherokee County Government:

Taxes:

Children/Family:

Anna Crawford Children’s Center Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club Cherokee Family Violence Center Cherokee Focus Child Support Enforcement Department of Family & Children Services The Hope Center MUST Cherokee Ministries Papa’s Pantry

Driver’s Licenses (Tues — Sat)

(770) 345-8100 (770) 720-7712 (770) 479-1804 (770) 345-5483 (770) 720-3581 (770) 720-3610 (770) 924-0864 (770) 479-5397 (770) 591-4730 (678) 413-8400

Fire Department (District 1, Station 20)

(770) 926-7155

Georgia State Patrol

(770) 205-5400

Health Department

(770) 345-7371

Kennestone Hospital North Fulton Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee

Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:

Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center — Atlanta Outside Metro Atlanta Probate Court Information Line Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center

Libraries:

Rose Creek R.T. Jones Woodstock

Non-Emergency 911

Pets:

Animal Control (678) 493-6200 CatSnip (low cost spay & neuter) www.atlantaanimalalliance.com Cherokee County Animal Shelter — Adoptions (770) 345-7270 Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry SPARE (Sterilizing Pets And Reducing Euthanasia) (770) 928-5120 Second Chance Dog Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org

Post Office (Woodstock) www.usps.com

(800) 275-8777

Recycling Center

(770) 516-4195

Schools: see www.townelaker.com for complete listing Board of Education (770) 479-1871 www.cherokee.k12.ga.us Sheriff’s Department (678) 493-4200 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org Georgia Sex Offender Registry www.cherokeega-sheriff.org/offender/offender.htm Utilities:

Hospitals:

BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA (770) 591-5820 Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (770) 924-7768 www.crpa.net Cherokee Soccer Association (770) 704-0187 www.cherokeesoccer.com Eagle Watch Golf Club (770) 591-1000 Hobgood Park (770) 924-7865 North Atlanta Soccer Assoc. (770) 926-4175 www.nasa-ga.org SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club (770) 592-9969 Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264

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(770) 793-5000 (770) 751-2500 (770) 720-5100 (770) 479-1703 (770) 345-7920 (404) 616-9000 (800) 222-1222 (770) 704-2610 (404) 250-KIDS (770) 428-2666

www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org (770) 591-1491 (770) 479-3090 (770) 926-5859

(770) 479-3117

Atlanta Gas Light Co. (770) 907-4231 www.aglc.com A T & T (404) 780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 Comcast (770) 926-0334 Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power (888) 660-5890

Urgent Care Facility

Wellstar Urgent Care

Woodstock, City of:

(678) 494-2500

(in Towne Lake, only applies to Avonlea, Deer Run,

ParkView, Paces and certain annexed commercial parcels) . www.woodstockga.gov City Hall (770) 592-6000 Fire Department (770) 926-2302 Police Information (770) 592-6025

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Boutique

Home Services

Pet sitting

Upscale Ladies Consignment Boutique accepting new consigners. Boutique atmosphere, consignment prices. Sequels Boutique of Towne Lake. 770-516-1625 www.sequelstownelake.com.

Building Material Surplus of Woodstock. Selling discount building materials: Windows, Doors, Trim, Composite Decking, Roofing & more. 678445-3230.

Pet au’ Purr Professional Pet Sitting Services =^..^= Since 1998, Bonded & Insured, Owner Operated & Towne Lake resident. 770-310-4814, www.petaupurr.com.

For Rent

Door and Window Repairs. A rot repair expert. Reasonable rates, 10 years experience. Free estimates (770) 354-8600.

Sit-4-You Pet Sitting and Dog Training. Includes: Overnight Care, Potty Breaks, Daily Walks, Dog Park, Pet Care, Dog Training. Call Jessica Knight at (678) 276-9200, is local to the Towne Lake area and insured.

Basement Apartment. $500 on lake, utilities included, private entrance. 770-516-6633.

HELP WANTED Mompreneurs Needed. Flexible,fun, homebased business with excellent opportunity to advance. Selling functional stylish products. Visit www. mythirtyone.com/BagsOfJoy. Medical Device Company looking for a part-time appointment setter for physicians offices. 20 hours per week. $8+/hr. Phone experience a plus. Start immediately. Please send resume and cover letter to mduff@advocos.com. Assistant Manager and Dog Day Care play technician needed at Pet Play Place. Start immediately. Full Time and Part Time. Please send resume with salary requirements to mark@ petplayplace.com.

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The Dynamic Clean Team. Let us do the work while you pamper yourself! 15 years experience, Towne Lake residents. Call Melissa & Donna@ 404-414-7743 or 678-598-8215. FIX-IT-FAST: carpentry, drywall repair, kitchen/ baths, painting/caulking, tile/laminate installation. Call Dean 770-294-0138. Wyngate Resident.

Penny Clean “One Woman Show.” Residential, commercial, moving and deep cleans. Reasonable rates, 25 years experience. Licensed, bonded and insured. Free estimates. 678-494-3602.

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Woodstock Appliance Repair Company. We repair all major brands and models. Kitchen and laundry! FREE estimates, service call, travel charges -WITH REPAIR. $10 off any repair! Visit us at: www.tomarcollc.com. Call us: 770-875-9934.

Interior Design — For a decorating redesign call, Millie Kirkland at (770) 924-8423. Nominal fee. Accents ’n Designs.

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Reference

Support Local Business Owners and this Magazine

Advertisers Directory ATTorneys/Legal Services Merino & Associates (770) 874-4600

Computers

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Automotive Aspen Falls Auto Spa 6390 Bells Ferry Road (404) 626-9926

C&T Auto Services (770) 926-4276, (770) 928-5940

Banking/Financial Services Best Possible Mortgage (404) 456-2317

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Citadel Professional Services, LLC Inside Front (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw Horizon Planning Group, Inc. Gary Holcombe, CFP, (770) 627-4157 www.HorizonPlanningGrp.com

The Crown Business Group (770) 893-1460

Cleaning Services Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

Image Maids (770) 627-4670

Noble Services (770) 363-0303 www.nobleservicesga.com

Rejoice Maids Service (678) 905-3476 www.rejoicemaids.com

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Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation (770) 516-9900 www.discoverrehab.com

Towne Lake Family Chiropractic (770) 592-1877 www.townelakechiro.com

Churches

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Cherokee Computer Guys (678) 749-7200 www.ccrguys.com www.TrustWorkz.com

The Goddard School (770) 516-0880

Vicki Roberts, Life Coach of Georgia (678) 982-5304 www.lifecoachofgeorgia.com

Health & Beauty

Dentists/Orthodontists

Azure Salon & Spa (770) 345-8280

Big Apple Nail & Spa (770) 516-9996

Alan S. Horlick, DDS (770) 591-8446 6572 Highway 92 Ste. 120, Acworth

Fountain View Dentistry (770) 926-0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200, Suite A

Jyl Craven Hair Design (770) 345-9411 www.jylcraven.com

Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock (770) 926-9260 S. Bruce O’Neal, DDS (770) 924-8848

Kirby Webb Certified Senior Fitness Trainer (770) 924-2535

Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD (770) 517-0444

Salon & Spa Venessa (770) 591-2079

Salon Gloss (404) 558-8318

Skin Essentials by Marilyn (770) 928-1314

The Sanctuary on Main (770) 365-5106

The Sundance Massage Center (678) 591-5066

The Wild Orchid Salon (770) 924-4010

Towne Lake Nails (678) 445-3051

Towne Lake Family Dentist Inside Back Cover (770) 591-7929 120 N. Medical Pkwy, Building 200, Suite 100 Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock (678) 224-5722 250 Parkbrooke Place Suite 250

Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5554

Education / Instruction / Coaching

Chiropractors

New Victoria Baptist Church (770) 926-8448 www.newvicbaptist.org

Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in the TowneLaker

Bon Vivant Salon (770) 576-9100

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Access Education Towne Lake Driving School (678) 494-2200

Aqua Tots Swim School (678) 331-TOTS

Bascomb United Methodist Preschool (770) 926-0397

Bits, Bytes & Bots (770) 826-0449

Harmoni’s Keyz (678) 549-1966

Music Together (678) 613.2048

Musical Zoomy (404) 583-2933

Bryan Plumbing Services (770) 826-5277

Park View Montessori School (770) 926-0044

Coleman Home Services (770) 294-9667

Home Improvement/Painting Nelson Painting & Home Improvements (678) 283-8171

Pike’s Professional Painting (770) 516-0045

Precision Painting (678) 234-9668

Home Improvement/Repair & Service

Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. (770) 974-2390

John Lutz, PhD (770) 592-906

FilmSouth, Inc. (770) 994-0025

Hammocks Heating & Air (770) 794-0428

Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery (770) 425-7575 111 Marble Mill Road NW, Marietta

Handy Handyman, The (404) 316-1490

Honey Do Help (404) 938-9880

J. Campbell Professional Property Maintenance 71 (770) 265-8715 Mr. Junk 1-877-675-8651

Peach State Handyman (404) 324-2372

Plumbing Doctor, The (770) 516-9000

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Roswell Woodstock Plumbing (770) 663-0600 Signature Floors & Design (678) 641-6471

Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Calvary Landscaping (770) 720-1727, (770) 827-0346

Landscape Matters (770) 403-5813

Lawn Squad (770) 591-4745 Overstreet Lawn Care (770) 861-7272

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TruGreen 62 (770) 974-6267

Pet/Veterinarian Services & Supplies

Marietta Plastic Surgery Cover, 50, 51 (678) 494-2380 www.mariettaplasticsurgery.com Northside Hospital – Cherokee (770) 720-5100 201 Hospital Road, Canton www.northside.com

Northside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (770) 928-0016

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Pearle Vision (770) 592-7100 9801 Highway 92, Woodstock

Plastic Surgery Center of the South (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net

Progressive Audiology Center Inc. (770) 592-4744, (706) 253-7244

Rausch Family Practice (678) 384-7305

Etowah Tip-Off Club

Steps Dance Center (770) 516-1363

Towne Lake Hills Golf Club (770) 592-9969

Woodstock Wolverines

Restaurants/Food & Drink BeesKnees Co-op Shop (770) 591-4000

Butchers Block (770) 517-2225

Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills (770) 926-6097

Izzy’s TexMex Cantina & Taqueria (770) 926-2628

Sixes Tavern Bar & Grille (770) 345-2939 3568 Sixes Road, Canton www.sixes-tavern.com

TwoSome Place (770) 924-4124

Towne Lake Family Pharmacy (770) 635-7697

Village Podiatry (770) 928-9263

Retailers & Miscellaneous Services

Wellstar Medical Group (770) 956-STAR

Cash for Broken Cars (404) 392-7586

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village (678) 494-4251

Gifted Ferret, The www.TheGiftedFerret.com

Master’s Training Center (770) 591-9588

Rotary Club of Towne Lake

Towne Lake Business Assoc.

Woodstock Recycling (678) 494-0325

Cherokee County Animal Shelter (770) 345-7270 1015 Univeter Road, Canton

South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital (770) 924-6746

Photographers Kim Bates Photography (770) 617-7595

Real estate & related services

Woodstock Physical Therapy (770) 516-9191

Innovative Health & Wellness (770) 926-4646 www.innovativehealthandwellness.net

Etowah Eagles Football

Thomas Eye Group (770) 928-4544 www.thomaseye.com

Papa P’s (770) 592-3100

Cat Clinic of Woodstock (770) 780-2800

Georgia Urology, Dr. Carl Capelouto (678) 494-9201, www.gaurology.com

Brunswick Party Zone (770) 427-7679

Weiss ENT (779) 971-1533

Recreation and Fitness

Rebound Physical Therapy (678) 445-9799

Physicians and Medical Services

Riverfest 41 Boling Park, Canton

Optimum Health (770) 516-7477 www.optimumhealthrehab.com

Animal Atlanta (770) 591-0007

Cherokee Internal Medicine (678) 238-0301

Woodstock Downtown Condos (770) 592-4669 360 Chambers Street, Woodstock

Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson (404) 954-2486, (770) 874-6200 www.kurtandsheila.com

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Seniors

Prudential Georgia Realty (770) 365-6193, (678) 494-2953

Sykline Properties Group (678) 978-1858 www.skylinepropetiesga.com

Hearthside (770) 852-2225 www.HearthSideTowneLake.com Right at Home,In Home Care & Assistance (678) 403-1636 www.rahwoodstock.com TowneLaker | September 2012

Lawn & Landscaping

Animals & Pets Animal Atlanta

Automotive

Calvary Landscaping

Landscape Matters

Lawn Squad

Aspen Falls Auto Spa

Overstreet Lawn Care

C& T Auto

TruGreen 62

Cleaning & Home Services

Medical & Dental

Carpet Dry Tech

Marieta Plastic Surgery

Image Maids

Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery

Mr. Junk 71 35 Rejoice Maids

Education/ Instruction Aqua Tots Swim School

Bits, Bytes, Bots

Harmoni’s Keyz

Optimum Health

Pearle Vision

Progressive Audiology

Towne Lake Family Dentistry

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Towne Lake Family Pharmacy Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock

Vicki Roberts, Life Coach of Georgia 39

Health & Beauty Big Apple Nail & Spa Bon Vivant Salon Jyl Craven Hair Design The Sundance Massage Center The Wild Orchid Salon Towne Lake Nails

Restaurants/Food 33 Inside Front Cover 65 45 22 63

Home Improvements / Repair Coleman Home Services

Hammock’s Heating & Air

Nelson Painting and Home Improvement

Roswell Woodstock Plumbing The Plumbing Doctor 96

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Brunswick Fun Zone

Butchers Block

Featherstone’s of Towne Lake Hills

Izzy’s TexMex Cantina & Taqueria

Papa P’s Mexican Irish Reastaurant

Sixes Tavern

TwoSome Place