At WellStar, our work in the community begins with our vision to deliver world-class healthcare. The more than 1.4 million residents who live in Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties depend on WellStar physicians, nurses and healthcare providers each and every day for routine care all the way to the most advanced lifesaving procedures. As we celebrate our 20th year of operating as Georgia’s largest not-for-profit health system, we reflect on the many lives we have touched, the medical advancements we have introduced and the escalating regional and national recognitions that continually come our way. We look forward to celebrating more years with you and thank you for believing in what we are accomplishing on your behalf.
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The vision of WellStar Health System is to deliver world-class healthcare through our hospitals, physicians and services. Our not-for-profit health system includes WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (anchored by WellStar Kennestone Hospital), WellStar Cobb, Douglas, Paulding and Windy Hill hospitals; WellStar Medical Group; Health Parks; Urgent Care Centers; Health Place; Homecare; Hospice; Atherton Place; Paulding Nursing Center; and WellStar Foundation.
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The TowneLaker traveled far and wide this summer.
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Back to School!
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Everyday Angels. . . . . . . . . . . 26
Towne Lake kids start the year with a smile.
Church Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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Kim Graff and friends walk to raise funds for breast health and breast cancer treatment.
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Don Akridge..............................................14 Peter Allen................................................27 Chicka Elloy...............................................40 Jason Fleeman..........................................62 G. Lora Grooms.........................................78 Dr. Scott Harden.......................................44 Dr. Amy Hardin.........................................47 David Hecklemoser...................................39 Mayor Donnie Henriques.........................76 Shelley Herod...........................................38 Robyn Hohensee......................................31 Sheila & Kurt Johnson...............................20 Kara Kiefer...........................................28,34
Dr. Mike Litrel...........................................24 Dee Locklin...............................................32 Marietta Plastic Surgery...........................48 Bill Ratliff..................................................70 Doug Rohan..............................................15 Lynne Saunders........................................36 Rebecca Scott...........................................66 Lauren Sellers...........................................77 Debbie Spamer.........................................42 Dr. Doug Thrasher.....................................72 Jodi Tiberio...............................................74 Dr. Van Tran..............................................46
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AROUND TOWNE BY KARA KIEFER
People Places and Pleasures that make Towne Lake
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What’s Open? Leaning Ladder Premium Oils and Vinegars is open at 105 E. Main St., Suite 126. Follow the store on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ LeaningLadderPremiumOliveOils AndVinegars) or Twitter (twitter. com/LeaningLadder) to learn about cooking demonstrations, receive recipes and more. As of press time, Cheeseburger Bobby’s was scheduled to be Kara is the Editor of Townelaker magazine. open the third week of August. She lives in Towne Lake The restaurant experienced a with her husband Mike delay in the original opening date and their two sons due to water connection issues. Brandon and Garrett. Cheeseburger Bobby’s is located Feel free to send your comments or questions to at 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy, (Kroger editor@townelaker.com. shopping center). For more information on the chain, please visit www.cheeseburgerbobbys.com. Rak Outfitters opened at 450 Chambers St. in downtown Woodstock. The store carries outdoor clothing and equipment. To find out more, call (678) 909-6768, visit www.rakoutfitters. com or follow them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ rakoutfitters) and Twitter (twitter.com/rakoutfitters). World of Décor auctions opened at 10029 Alabama Rd. (in the former Walmart). Bidders can register for free. To view a list of events, please visit www.worldofdecorauction.com. Advanced Dental Restorations opened at 1505 Stone Bridge Pkwy., Suite 220. The practice is owned by Emily Y. Chen (right), D.D.S., M.A. For more information, call (678) 810-0881. The Mike Perry Allstate Agency is now open at 236 Creekstone Ridge. The full service agency offers a complete line of products and services. To reach Mike, please call (404) 2557330 or email him at mikeperry@allstate.com. Georgia All Star Gymnastics (below) opened at 105 Arnold Mill Park. The training center offers gymnastics for all ages and levels. For more information, visit www.ga-allstars.com or call (770) 516-2654.
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A second location of The Gifted Ferret opened in the new Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta. The kiosk will sell unique gift and edible items, but unlike the original location on Eagle Drive, will not sell wine. For more information on both locations, please visit www.thegiftedferret.com. All Travel Company opened at 8744 Main Street. The full-service travel agency specializes in destination weddings, honeymoons, European travel, Disney vacations and more. For more information, call (770) 426-1825. After experiencing a flood, Dismero Redline is once again open at 470 Chambers St., downtown Woodstock. For more information on this women’s boutique, please visit www. dismero.com or follow on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ DismeroRedline) Camp Bow Wow, a doggy day and overnight camp, opened at 12916 Hwy. 92, Suite 120. The franchise offers fun, safety and services for its campers. For more information, visit www. campbowwow.com.
What’s Coming? Ivy Manor, a retail store offering complete interior design services, will be relocating from Blue Ridge to downtown Woodstock, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 121, adjacent to Leaning Ladder Premium Oils and Vinegars. The store will be open the first part of September. For more information, visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ivymanorblueridge or call owner Mary Elizabeth Wilson at (678) 576-7669. Peace, Love and Pizza will be opening at 2990 Eagle Dr., Suite 104. This will be the second location for owners and brothers Dave and Rich DeSantis. The restaurant is expected to open in September and will offer mostly takeout and delivery with limited seating capacity for dine-in. The menu will consist of pizza, salads and subs. For more information, please visit www. peaceloveandpizza.com or call (770) 924-8500.
What’s New? Woodstock Physical Therapy is pleased to announce the two newest additions to its team, athletic trainers Joshua Wynne (below right) and Joe Pavich (below left). Joshua will be the trainer for River Ridge High School and Joe Pavich will be the trainer for Etowah High School.
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Townelaker Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc.
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 four members: Dr. Doug Thrasher, Colin Morris, 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 six 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 dogloving daughter.” She and her husband have lived in Woodstock for the past 13 years, and she grew up in Marietta.
Market Director Patty Ponder AroundAboutPatty@gmail.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 and surrounding area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It distributes a total of 16,250 free copies. Approximately 14,800 are direct mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 1,450 are placed in racks around the community. It also has 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.
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
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 2013.
Dr. Scott R. Harden — Scott is a family dentist at Fountain View Family & Cosmetic Dentistry serving Woodstock and Cherokee County for 25 years. During this time, he has lived in the Towne Lake area with his wife, Kathy, and two children.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS AALM Welcomes New Market Manager AroundAbout Local Media is proud to announce the addition of Charlice Byrd to its team. Charlice will serve as market manager for the Around Woodstock publication, set to debut in November 2013. Many know Charlice as a former member of the Georgia House of Representatives . The New Orleans native received a B.A. in Elementary Education from Southeastern Louisiana University, and she was an educator in the late 70s. Charlice and her husband Mike have called Woodstock home for the past 15 years. In addition to her duties with Around Woodstock, Charlice is the incoming president for the Towne Lake Optimist Club. She also donates her time to the Friends of the Library, Historical Society, Volunteer Aging Council, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Buzz and the Woodstock Business Association. Charlice has received numerous awards and accolades including Person of the Year for the Cherokee County Aging Council, National Legislator of the Year for Biotechnology. She is a member of the Academy of Women Leaders for the YWCA of Northwest Georgia. Charlice can be reached at (770) 615-3308 or Charlice@ AroundAboutMagazines.com.
Cherokee Youth Works Participants Graduate Cherokee FOCUS was proud to have 21 participants of the Cherokee Youth Works program walk in the recent GED ceremony at Chattahoochee Technical College. The Cherokee Youth Works program has had a total of 42 youth who received their GED this program year. Along with life skills classes, work readiness training and job placement for the 16 – 21 year olds, the Cherokee Youth Works program has maintained a GED obtainment success rate of 96 percent for the past two years.
Volunteers Needed for Horse Therapy Center Horse Talk, a therapeutic riding center for special needs children, is in need of adult volunteers to lead horses or walk next to children on the horses to guard their safety. Shifts are available Tuesdays though Fridays between 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Training is provided. Horse Talk is held at Green Acres Equestrian Center, 345 Bluebird Acres Rd. in Woodstock. For more information, please call (770) 517-5154 or email Greenacresonline@bellsouth.net.
Hillside to Hold Service Day Hillside United Methodist Church will hold a Great Day of Service from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 26. During this event, volunteers will help those in need with yard cleanup, deck repairs, light painting, house repair and more. If you know someone who could benefit from this day of service or would like to volunteer, please contact Craig Kiefer at cjkiefer@ comcast.net or (404) 499-4771.
CONTEST CORNER Congratulations to Derek Beasley, (right). He was the first to find our hidden picture on page 29 of the August issue. Congratulations to Ellen Helstowski (left). She was the first to spot the phrase “Scratch Cookin’” on page 34 of the August issue. They both won gift certificates to Papa P’s Mexican/Irish restaurant.
September Finds: If you know the answer to the contest question or find the hidden picture, be the first to e-mail editor@townelaker.com. Please provide your name, contact phone number or email address. Contest rules: A winner is eligible once every 12 months.
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Find the hidden picture: Be the first to find the phrase: “Heated neck pillows”
WE VOLUNTEER AND DONATE TO CHEROKEE SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS. BECAUSE THAT’S WHAT NEIGHBORS DO. Northside Hospital-Cherokee has given more than 10,000 volunteer hours and donated millions to Cherokee schools and charitable organizations. Because Cherokee County is not only the location of our hospital, it is our home. Most of our physicians and staff live right here. Our children go to school with yours and we shop at the local grocery stores with you. Since becoming part of the community in 1997, Northside Hospital-Cherokee is committed to keeping this county great. Because, after all, it’s our home, too.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Applications Sought for Bascomb UMC Craft Fair
Give a Kid A Chance Helps Many
Bascomb United Methodist Church (UMC) currently is accepting applications for the 7th annual craft fair, set for 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on November 9 at the church, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road. To participate, please contact Diane Williams at (770) 917-0019, email williams466581@bellsouth.net or visit www. bascombchurch.org for an application.
The numbers have been tallied, and it looks like Give a Kid a Chance has once again helped more than 3,000 Cherokee students with new backpacks filled with supplies for this school year. On July 20, 2,906 backpacks were given out in two locations: Canton First Baptist Church and Hillside United Methodist. An additional 152 were sent to MUST Ministries for families who weren’t able to attend the one day event. More than 30 churches donated backpacks and sent volunteers to help distribute clothing, socks and underwear, give haircuts and assist medical screenings, along with representatives of civic organizations and local businesses. The reward for the volunteers is evident in scenes like the one in this photo. It’s not uncommon for children to plop down in the floor and search through their backpacks to see what’s been given to them. While the dust has barely settled, plans have begun for the July 19, 2014 event. To volunteer or learn more about the nine-year-old nonprofit, visit www.giveakidachance.org.
Register for Miss Cherokee Fair Pageant The Miss Cherokee Rose scholarship organization is holding the Miss Cherokee Fair Pageant on Saturday, September 21. The pageant will be held at the Cherokee County Fair Grounds, 160 McClure Street in Canton. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. with competition beginning at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.CherokeeRosePMTS.com or email Claudia Snyder at Claudia.Snyder@thomcoins.com.
Papa P’s Owner Receives Citizenship
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Mailing to Bradshaw Farms, The Woodlands, downtown Woodstock and Hwy. 92 corridor
Congratulations to Alberto Catalán, co-owner of Papa P’s, recently received his U.S. citizenship. Pictured with his family. Back row (left to right) Conor, Derek, Alberto, wife Caron. Front row: Ciara and Fiona. 12
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How Impatience Hurts Retirement Saving Keep calm and carry on – it may be good for your portfolio. BY DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS
Why do so many retirement savers underperform the market? From 1993-2012, the S&P 500 achieved a (compound) annual return of 8.2 percent. Across the same period, the average investor in U.S. stock funds got only a 4.3 percent return. What accounts for the difference? One big factor is impatience. It is expressed in emotional Don Akridge is President investment decisions. Too many of Citadel CPA, Financial people trade themselves into Planning & Investment mediocrity – they react to the Services founded in headlines of the moment, buy 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain high and sell low. Dalbar, the Road between I-575 noted investing research firm, & I-75 in Kennesaw. estimates this accounts for 2.0 Phone 770-952-6707. percent of the above-mentioned 3.9 percent difference. (It attributes another 1.3 percent of the gap to mutual fund operating costs and the remaining 0.6 percent to portfolio turnover within funds.) Impatience encourages market timing. Some investors consider “buy and hold” passé, but it has certainly worked well since 2009. How did market timing work in comparison? Citing Investment Company Institute calculations of equity fund asset inflows and outflows from January 2007 to August 2012, U.S. News & World Report notes that it didn’t work very well. During that stretch, mutual fund investors either sold market declines or bought after market ascents 57.4 percent of the time. In addition, while the total return of the S&P 500 (i.e., including dividends) was -0.13 percent in this time frame, equity mutual fund investors lost 35.8 percent (adjusted for dividends). Most of us don’t “buy and hold” for very long. Dalbar’s latest report notes that the average equity fund investor owned his or her shares for 3.3 years during 1993-2012. Investors in balanced funds (a mix of stocks and bonds), held on a bit longer, an average of about 4.5 years. They didn’t come out any better. The report notes that while the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index notched a 6.3 14
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“Too many people trade themselves into mediocrity – they react to the headlines of the moment, buy high and sell low.” percent annual return over the 20-year period studied, the average balanced fund investor’s annual return was only 2.3 percent. What’s the takeaway here for retirement savers? This amounts to a decent argument for dollar cost averaging – the slow and steady investment method by which you buy shares over time, a little at a time. When the market sinks, you are buying more shares as they have become cheaper – meaning you will own more (quality) shares when they regain value. It also shows you the value of thinking long-term. When you save for retirement, you are saving with a time horizon in mind, a distant horizon. Consistent saving from a (relatively) early age and the power of compounding can potentially have much greater effect on the outcome of your retirement savings effort than investment selection. Keep your eyes on your long-term retirement planning objectives, not the short-term volatility highlighted in the headlines of the moment. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors.
EpiPens at School BY DOUGLAS B. ROHAN, ESQ. ROHAN LAW, PC
As school starts back, it’s important to be aware of changes in the law that might affect your children. In one of the more dramatic turns of the 2013 legislative session, the legislature passed HB337. This bill authorizes any and all public and private schools in the state to acquire and stock a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine devices (EpiPens). The bill further authorizes school Doug Rohan is a biadministrators to utilize these lingual attorney and EpiPens in emergency situations, owner of Rohan Law, PC specializing in auto even when the child has not accidents, workplace been prescribed an EpiPen for injuries and criminal personal use. defense. You can The school employee or agent email him at doug@ who might be in a position to rohanlawpc.com. use the EpiPens must complete training that educates him or her on recognizing anaphylactic shock, proper use of the EpiPen and procedures and protocols surrounding the use of the EpiPens. Once the training has been completed, the school administrator will be authorized to furnish a child with an EpiPen for self-administration or administer the EpiPen on children who school administrators believe to be in the middle of an anaphylactic adverse reaction. Last year, at least three children in Georgia died in wellpublicized incidents as a result of an anaphylactic adverse reaction. The hope is that this law will prevent some of those cases from happening in the future. As is common with these types of laws, the regulations provide immunity to administrators from civil prosecution, as long as they acted in good faith. This is why the requisite training is so essential. The immunity protects the school administrator in his or her decision as to whether or not to administer the EpiPen dose. However, this immunity does not extend to administrators who act with willful or wanton misconduct,
“The bill further authorizes school administrators to utilize these EpiPens in emergency situations, even when the child has not been prescribed an EpiPen for personal use.” and as a result, injure a student. An example of this might be a teacher who refuses to administer the EpiPen because she thinks the student is faking an episode simply for attention, especially if there has been a history of tension between that student and teacher. The use of the EpiPens on nonprescribed students is the most controversial aspect of this new law. Proponents of this change in the law pushed hard for this inclusion, citing a study which shows 25 percent of firsttime anaphylactic adverse reactions occur at school. There may even be situations where a student has yet to be diagnosed with an allergy and develops one over time. I have heard of several instances where allergy tests have come back negative, but two years later an allergy developed in a child with very serious reactions. What are your thoughts? Join the discussion on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RohanLawPC
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Happy Birthday!
Sydney Bray Age 8 on September 4 Love Mom, Dad, and your sisters Simmie, Sierra and Savannah
Mattie and Grace Truan Age 8 on September 20 Happy birthday sweet girls! We love you so! Mommy and Daddy
Left: Blake, September 11; Cole, September 2; and Colby September 5 Happy 11th birthday boys!
Left: Olivia Myers, Age 9 on August 31 Mark Myers, September 29 Brooke Myers, Age 7 on September 6 Happy Birthday! Love, Mom
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Keegan Williamson Age 8 on August 8 Happy Birthday! We love you! Momma and Daddy, Faith, Annabelle, Wyatt and Liam
Annabelle Williamson Age 9 on August 4 Happy Birthday! Love, Momma and Daddy, Faith, Keegan Wyatt and Liam
Jazon Coleman Age 10 on September 5 Happy Birthday! Love, Mom
Chris Haswell Age 9 on August 21
Daddy Williamson celebrated on August 12 Happy Birthday! We love you! Tonia, Faith, Annabelle, Keegan, Wyatt and Liam
Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary Announcements are Free! E-mail to: editor@townelaker.com. October deadline is September 10.
Finley Paige Roe Age 1 on September 19 Happy Birthday sweet girl! You are so loved! Love, Mom, Dad, Kylie and Presley
Mia Marie Monte Age 7 on August 18 Happy Birthday to the best sister and daughter anyone could ever ask for. Love, Mom, Dad, Vienna and Sophia
Caitlin Callahan Age 12 on September 21 Happy Birthday to our superstar. We Love you. Hugs, Dad, Mom, John and Stephen
Audrey Hopkins Age 5 on September 17 Happy Birthday Princess Audrey! Love, Daddy, Mommy and little brother Alex.
Taylor and Second Lieutenant Gregory “Dallas� King celebrated their first anniversary on August 18. We love you!
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Landon Jake Lawrence Born July 23, 2013 7lb 5 oz Proud parents: Susan and Frank Lawrence Glowing grandparents: Trish, Frank, Scott and Marsha
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Celebrations Shelley and Kirk Herod celebrated their 25th anniversary on August 6.
Michelle and Jim McCulloch married 25 years on September 30
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Riverfest Coming to Boling Park Boling Park, located along the banks of the Etowah River in Canton, has served as the perfect picturesque fall backdrop for one of the premiere festivals in northmetro Georgia for the past 29 years, the Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival. Presented by the Service League of Cherokee County, this year’s event will be held Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.. Proceeds will benefit children in need throughout Cherokee County. The cornerstone of this popular festival is the showcase of some of the finest arts and crafts available, including ceramics, clothing, furniture, holiday trimmings, home décor, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, pottery, toys and much more—all handcrafted by artisans from throughout the Southeast and beyond. The aroma of fudge, honey, handmade soaps and freshly popped kettle corn will entice festival-goers to visit the gourmet marketplace, where handmade and homegrown items will be featured. There also will be entertainment provided by performers, musicians and dancers from all genres, which is scheduled throughout the day from the festival’s opening to its closing. New to this year’s show is the End Zone, where football
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enthusiasts can register to win exciting raffle prizes while staying apprised of the weekend’s football games at a Riverfest-style tailgate complete with large flat-screen televisions. Follow the footpath across the creek into the concessions booth area, where there is bound to be something to tempt every palate in your family, from traditional festival fare to barbecue, boiled peanuts and iced coffees. Children of all ages will enjoy the many activities available in the newly redesigned children’s area, which features many returning favorites, such as the Lions Club train, petting zoo and pony rides, as well as new activities such as hamster bumper balls, a climbing rock wall and an old-fashioned carousel. The Service League will debut its newest cookbook, Gatherings & Traditions, and offer samples of the recipes, many of which are timeless creations handed down through many generations. This is the fifth cookbook to be released during the league’s 78-year history. The book will be available for purchase for $14.95.
A New Kind of Retirement Planning Company Morgan Hill has been a Cherokee County resident for more than 20 years. Twelve years ago, he began building a new kind of retirement planning company, Hill & Hill Financial, LLC, a full-service wealth preservation and distribution firm. Morgan and his team are based in Woodstock and have offices in Chattanooga and Knoxville, TN. Over the years, Morgan responded to a need he saw in his clients by developing a unique approach that includes a complete and independent system. BY MORGAN D. HILL
At Hill & Hill Financial, LLC, we believe today’s current and future retirees need more innovative planning as well as an approach that is more comprehensive, not just investment advice. My team and I have worked hard to identify what is needed in a complete retirement plan. Here are just a few things we incorporate into our program.
INVESTMENTS
The area of investing needs to start with a sound philosophy. At Hill & Hill, we incorporate the Rule of 100. It simply states that as a person ages, they should assume less risk in their investments. This is helpful because as we age, we often don’t have enough time to recover from losses we may incur before the next downturn. To address this issue, I developed The Complete Portfolio Investment Strategy©. At Hill & Hill Financial, we use this strategy, which includes a wide variety of tools that help to optimize your returns when investment conditions are good, protect against losses when economic conditions are poor
The Hill & Hill Financial Team: (from left) Client Relationship Manager Paula Pass, Buster Hill, President and Owner Morgan D. Hill and Chief Administrative Officer Holly S. Hill.
and insure sufficient liquidity is available to meet emergency needs.
LIFE INSURANCE/LONG TERM CARE
These two areas are critical when discussing retirement, but most people avoid talking about them. Statistics tell us that more than half of us will need help in our later years1, requiring Long Term Care. The expense for care continues to rise and because of this costly need, we encourage folks to have a plan in place before the need arises. A plan may include a number of different strategies. For many people, life insurance can be an effective tool. Whether it helps to replace income when someone passes away or is used as a tool for tax-free wealth transfer, it can be an effective part of a retirement game plan.
LEGAL/ESTATE PLANNING
In our practice, we see that more and more families want to pass their assets successfully to those they love and leave a legacy that will be fondly remembered. To address this need, I developed The Balanced Estate Planning Model©. We use this tool along with our team of licensed attorneys to help ensure that assets pass successfully regardless of whether it may be by probate, by law or by contract. This helps ensure that our clients’ wishes are fulfilled. Crafting a sound retirement plan with people who will be there when you need them is important. Hill & Hill Financial, LLC has assisted families with these and many other issues throughout Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Florida. If you find yourself thinking about your retirement plans, give us a call for a complimentary review. Hill & Hill Financial, LLC is located at 406 Creekstone Ridge, Woodstock, GA. For more information, please call (770) 6720402 or visit us at www.hillandhillfinancial.com. Investment Advisory Services provided by Brookstone Capital Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.
Morgan Hill meets with clients Jimmy and Wanda Smith of Ringgold.
1 Meiners, Mark. “Wall Street Journal Online.” Should You Purchase Long Term Care Insurance? May 14, 2012. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303425 504577352031401783756.html, April 14, 2013.
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Invest in Real Estate with Retirement Accounts BY SHEILA & KURT JOHNSON
Kurt and Sheila Johnson are Licensed Realtors with Keller Williams Realty Partners and have served Cherokee County for over 10 years. Visit them online at www.KurtandSheila.com or call (404) 954-2486.
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Did you know you could invest in real estate with your retirement accounts? That’s right! You can buy real estate for a quick resale or buy and hold it using your IRA (Individual Retirement Account), Roth IRA or SEP-IRA. With the possibility of the stock market retreating from its current highs, you may want to diversify your portfolio to include an investment in real estate. The cash flow rate of return on single-family rental homes can be more than 20 percent at today’s prices, and when the property sells, the net profit will remain in your tax deferred retirement account. You can find a good IRA custodian by searching “real estate IRA” or “self directed IRA”
or call us for information about the custodians we have been using. Most IRA custodians will typically allow you to purchase raw land, residential properties or commercial buildings for your portfolio. We prefer single-family residential because of its relative ease to sell or rent for an immediate return on investment. Unfortunately, Internal Revenue Service regulations will not permit you to use the property purchased as your primary residence or as a vacation home. The underlying premise for any IRA fund-purchased real estate investment is that you can’t have any personal benefit or use of the property. To do so may cost you plenty in penalties and taxes and call into question your other dealings with that IRA account. Your IRA custodian—not you personally—must actually purchase the property. The title will be in the name of your IRA custodian with you as the beneficiary. All repairs, property taxes and rents must only be paid to and from the IRA custodian’s account. Investing in real estate has big risks and the potential for big returns. Please consult with a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), your attorney and a realtor experienced with these types of transactions before investing.
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Vacation Photo Contest
Each summer, we invite our readers to take us on vacation with them and photograph themselves holding a TowneLaker magazine. The contest is judged by whom ever travels the furthest from Woodstock, and this year, it was David Rivard and Norman Neaderhiser, who took us to Egypt! Norman Neaderhiser, holding the TowneLaker, and David Rivard were on the West Bank of the Nile River, across from Aswan Egypt. Also in the photo are three Nubian camel drivers who led them as they rode into the desert sunset. David commented, “While parts of the country were in turmoil, these men were wonderful guides and made our trip most memorable. I will never forget how much they smiled and laughed. They also were fascinated by my iPad and performed an impromptu native song and chant as I videoed and then played back to them.�
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Shirley, Gianna and Gillette Samms visited Santiago, Chili and Vina del Ma, Chili. Left: Gianna and Gillette in Santiago.
Honorable Mention Rome, Italy, 5026 Miles Submitted by Terri Haswell
Honorable Mention Santiago, Chili 4733 Miles Submitted by the Samms family
Terri, Kip and Chris Haswell traveled to Rome and visited the Coliseum, with the TowneLaker in tow!
Honorable Mention
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland, 3797 Miles Submitted by the Belleza family
Ellie, Dr. Rouel Belleza and sons Mason and Logan traveled to Ireland. This photo was taken at the Cliffs of Moher. TOWNELAKER | September 2013
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SEPTEMBER EVENT CALENDAR September 19
September 1
Victoria Baptist Church Labor Day Picnic Time: 4 – 7:30 p.m. Location: 6659 Bells Ferry Road Information: Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and a silent auction to benefit the church’s Helping Hands ministry. Bring a side or dessert to share. Call (770) 926-8448 or visit www.newvicbaptist.org.
September 7
The Hunts band Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt Circle Waleska Information: Indie-folk band from Virginia comprised of seven brothers and sisters. Adults $30, Seniors and students $25 and children (12 and under) $15. Call (770) 720-9167 or visit www.reinhardt.edu/fpac.
September 13 - 14
Fall Kids Consignment Sale Times: Early admission Friday at 9:30 a.m. with $5 donation for designated mission Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway Information: A ministry of the Women of Hillside. Visit www.hillsideumc.org or call (770) 924-4777.
September 14
Gastric Band Hypnosis Informational Presentation Time: 7 – 8 p.m. Location: Georgia Hypnotherapy, 6478 Putnam Ford Drive, Suite 125 Information: As seen on the Dr. Oz show. The presentation is free but requires advance registration. Call (678) 938-7274 or email georgiahypnotherapy@live.com.
September 23
DFCS and CASA Informational Meeting Time: 6 p.m. Location: Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), 105 Lamar Parkway, Canton Information: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Children and DFCS will hold informational meeting for those interested in volunteering to help rebuild the life of a foster child. Call Amy Blanton at (770) 345-3274.
September 25
Flu Shots Time: 2 – 5 p.m. Location: Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway Information: $25. Insurance accepted. Call Rev. Claude Herbert (404) 731-2903 or Ann Winchester (678) 554-7550.
September 28
Run for Erin Time: Registration 7:30 a.m. Race 8:30 a.m. Location: Woodstock High School, 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Information: Preregistration $20; day of race $25. All proceeds benefit the National MPS Society, MPS III-B research. Visit www.runforerin.com or call Stacy Murphy Peters at (770) 928-0853.
Knights of Columbus Dinner Auction Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church-Parish Hall, 490 Arnold Mill Road Information: The event is free and will include dinner and beverages. The live auction will allow participants to bid on a variety of dinner packages.
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October 21
AARP Driver Safety Course Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 490 Arnold Mill Road Information: The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Registration required by calling instructor Paul Galanek at (770) 591-9347. 22
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Craft Fair Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Wesley Chapel UMC, 4495 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta Information: Arts, crafts, food and fun for entire family. Call (770) 993-4919.
CASA Golf Tournament Time: 11 a.m. shotgun start Location: Woodmont Golf and Country Club Information: Proceeds benefit CASA for Children. Sponsorship opportunities still available. Lunch provided by Zaxby’s and an award banquet catered by Angelfire BBQ. Call Deidre Hollands at (770) 345-3274 or visit www.casacherokee.org/events.
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How Best To Feel Better BY MIKE LITREL, MD
Sixteen years ago, when I first started my private practice, the complaints of some of my patients confused me. Despite normal exams and lab results, a number of women told me they were just not feeling well. They didn’t have energy and felt overwhelmed by life. I couldn’t figure out what was going on. The visiting Dr. Mike Litrel is a national speaker and author on the pharmaceutical salesmen, faith-health connection however, came to the rescue. and a board certified OB/ The diagnosis I learned was GYN and specialist in pelvic depression. The solution to reconstructive surgery at my patients’ complaints was Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. Dr. Litrel can be the pharmaceutical company’s reached via his website www. product, taken once a day, mikelitrelmd.com every day – forever. This diagnosis took me by surprise, as did my ignorance about it. I thought back on the thousands of patients I had cared for over eight years of training at Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory’s teaching hospital in Atlanta: gunshot victims, AIDS patients, those with advanced cancers, impoverished and unwed pregnant teens with lifethreatening infections – all common-place conditions of the inner city poor. My first year in practice was 1997; I selectively began prescribing antidepressants. I was pleased to see that many patients experienced a lifting of their sadness. I continued prescribing depression medication judiciously. Still, the diagnosis and treatment troubled me. Early in my medical training, I had anticipated that psychiatry would be my specialty. The word “psych – iatry,” literally translated from the Greek, means “treatment of the soul.” I had entertained the idea of a joint degree at Emory in both medicine and the ministry. So the idea of practicing in the field of medicine that handles the human soul called to me. But I soon learned the reality of the practice of psychiatry was not what I had imagined. Psychiatric patients were placed on powerful medications with little real understanding of the diagnoses, or the mechanism and side effects of the drugs. During medical school, I sometimes played racquetball with Kevin, an affable college football jock who had chosen psychiatry as his medical specialty. In the course of our friendship, I inadvertently offended Kevin on only two occasions. The first time was when I told him I didn’t like Makers Mark Bourbon. The second time was when I expressed the idea that psychiatry was a “spiritual field of medicine.” I meant it as a compliment, but Kevin was annoyed. He explained that he had chosen psychiatry simply because he would be home early every day, and he wouldn’t have to touch the patients. 24
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Twenty years later, my work hours and job duties are not as luxurious as Kevin’s. There are desperate moments in the dead of night when a life is at stake, and I am rushing in to the operating room. But no matter the hour, I find the cries of a healthy newborn baby a joyful reminder that God is always present in our lives. Obstetrics and gynecology have proven to be the spiritual field of medicine I was seeking as a young man. I stopped prescribing antidepressants years ago, after a patient who had been on Zoloft came to my office in a desperate state. I found her curled up on the floor of the exam room. Having quit her medication three days earlier, she said she felt like she was going out of her mind. She quickly felt better after resuming the medication. But her withdrawal symptoms were too similar to those I’d seen experienced by addicts. People abuse drugs to be happier, to alleviate their suffering. Antidepressants affect the neurotransmitters in the brain with a mechanism similar to that of cocaine. We all experience sadness in our lives, a sense of confusion about what we are doing, and at times, an overwhelming feeling of despair. These are normal human emotions that all too often have a spiritual purpose. Drugs supply relief. But are they the solution? Health is not about vital signs and laboratory findings and medical diagnoses. Part of health is understanding our purpose in life and following that path in our daily actions. When we stray, we are designed to experience unhappiness. After all these years in practice, seeing thousands of patients, it’s been my belief that depression is not a true diagnosis of the body like cancer or pregnancy. It’s a spiritual discomfort to remind us to look deeper at our lives – and to make a change. ©Copyright 2013
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EVERYDAY
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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.
I was in an abusive marriage for nearly 11 years. The Cherokee Family Violence Center helped me find the courage to break free from the abuse. I attended a support group every Tuesday there. It was there that I met a wonderful woman named Darlene. Darlene was married to her abuser for 20 years. She had a restraining order against him, and he violated it numerous times. The final time he violated it, he almost killed her. She is now blind in one eye due to the attack. This was more than two years ago, and she is still suffering from the emotional abuse the most. She can no longer drive at night due to her eyesight loss. Since she is blind in one eye, she is limited to what she can do for a job so she currently cleans homes and churches. Darlene’s abuser is now serving time in prison for 30 years. Through all of this, she has been an inspiration to other women like me, who have suffered abuse and tried to escape. Darlene has physical scars that you can see from her abuser, but it seems the emotional abuse scars cut the deepest. She is the most honest person I think I have ever met. She is involved in her church and is a true example of what a Christian should be. She is always first to offer to help someone who needs it, without ever expecting anything in return. Recently, Darlene was in horrible pain. It turned out she has gallstones and needed to have her gallbladder removed. She is without any insurance and doesn’t have a way to pay for her surgery. The Cherokee County Violence Center is going to help, but so much more is needed. Additionally, she will have to be out of work four weeks after her surgery. I have been trying to think of ways I could help her – like she has helped so many. If there is any way Everyday Angels could assist in helping her pay for her surgery and after care, I would be grateful.
Donna Everyday Angels will assist Darlene with groceries and utilities while she is out of work and recovering from her surgery. If you would like to assist, please see the information box to the left.
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What I Learned From My Knee Replacement Surgery 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) 977-2232. peteaca@ bellsouth.net
I’m currently in recovery from bilateral knee replacement surgery. What a journey this has been. Who would have thought that in addition to two new knees that I would come away with a new perspective on how to live my life, both personally and professionally? In between therapy and learning to walk again, I have been reflecting on all the people who crossed my path along this journey from the hospital to rehab and now to home. I was extremely impressed with the superb care that went beyond the call of duty from every person I came in contact with from the surgeon, nurses, therapist and their assistants. We could all learn something of real value from these health care professionals. They seem to do their jobs more out of a desire to
help and serve than for profit. I am not naïve, and I do know that they are at least partly driven by money. But there is more to it than just money for most of them. That was obvious to me in the way they cared for me. Precious few of us are born to be caregivers in the health industry. It appeared they were doing what they truly love to do. Not all of us are lucky enough to love what we do. Even fewer of us are able to do what we do with love. I am sure that many of my care givers do what they do because it is part of their job description but much of it was genuine, and the affect it had on me and others can be remarkable. What a difference it would make in our business and personal lives if we chose to include some of this behavior of really caring as part of our daily dealings with each other. It would add a much better environment for our lives, employees and customers. It wouldn’t cost us a thing to give it a try. I know I plan to do so. As a coach, it is my goal to help my clients improve the quality of their lives and businesses. I believe that the lessons that I learned from my recent experience will help me and possibly you as well. If you are interested in exploring this, I invite you to join me in that process. Take a walk down that path with my two new knees and me.
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Going Home BY KARA KIEFER
In 1983, the only thing I could think about was graduating high Kara Kiefer is the editor of the TowneLaker. school and getting on with the next She lives in Towne Lake phase of life. I had been accepted with her husband Mike at my first choice of university, and I and sons Brandon and was anxious to leave behind the city Garrett. I grew up in — no looking back. Fast forward to 1993. I had graduated college, started a career and a family and moved out of state. And I received my first invitation to my high school reunion. My first thought was that I couldn’t believe 10 years had already passed! And like most people who contemplate going to their reunions, I checked to make sure my group of friends from high school also would be attending. They were, so I decided to make the trip back home and attend. The 10-year reunion was the one where I knew the least about my fellow graduates and it was very “investigatory” in conversation: married? children? job? residence? It was almost mind numbing with the amount of information my brain was required to process, and usually, I ended up telling the same information approximately 50 times over the course of the evening. Because it had only been 10 years, many did not venture outside the comfort zone of their group, so in some ways it still felt like high school. Maybe this is why I skipped my 20-year reunion. Fast forward to 2013. Through the power of Facebook, I had reconnected with a lot of my former classmates, and by simply asking if there was going to be a 30th reunion, I somehow volunteered myself to help organize it… from 1,100 miles away. Before I “volunteered,” I was on the fence about attending so this opportunity sealed the deal.
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High school besties (left to right): Jolynn Patterson, Vicki Maketa and Kara Kiefer.
Unlike the previous reunion I attended, this one was easy! Because of Facebook, many of us already knew the 4-1-1 (married, children, etc.) on one another. Attending a reunion in your late 40s is very different than attending in your 20s. It’s not about bragging. It was now truly about connecting. Cliques were forgotten and most everyone had things in common whether it was firmly established careers, empty nest syndrome or the “joys” of getting older. Our reunion was deemed such a success that many expressed an interest in doing it again in five years. The life I had in my hometown is long gone, but it did feel good to return there and reconnect with people who were an important part of my life for many years.
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TLBA SPOTLIGHT Right at Home – In Home Care & Assistance
Janice Sloan has always enjoyed helping others, so her position with Right at Home is a perfect fit! In business for 17 years, Right at Home has more than 300 offices nationwide, eight servicing all of metro Atlanta. Janice works with the Woodstock office, providing caregivers throughout Cherokee County and nearby areas. She meets with families to discuss their needs and gathers important information about each client. Caregivers are certified nursing assistants who are trained, experienced, screened, bonded and insured. Janice also strives to match the caregiver to each client so that it’s a good personality fit for everyone. Who uses in-home care? 1. Seniors needing medication reminders, personal hygiene care, housekeeping duties, transportation assistance, companionship and safety supervision. 2. The “sandwich” generation - people caring for parents while still caring for their own children, often juggling this responsibility with a full-time job. 3. Wounded or aging veterans – Right at Home is an approved provider. 4. Family caregivers who need a respite – occasionally or on a regular basis. 5. Adults with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or Multiple Sclerosis. 6. Adults recovering from accidents or surgery, such as knee or hip replacement. Do you know someone who needs a helping hand? Please contact Janice Sloan at (404) 556-0121 or email her at Janice@ rahwoodstock.com.
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Musings from Towne: Sam — 1997-2013 BY ROBYN HOHENSEE
The evening that my 16-year-old cat Sam could not jump up on the bed for her nightly back rub was the moment I knew her time with us was coming to a close. I had noticed her slowing down and sleeping a lot more than usual, but the reality of her dying did not hit me until that evening. A feeling of profound sadness Robyn Hohensee has resided and loss overcame me as in Towne Lake with her husband Todd for 17 years. tears ran uncontrollably She is currently working on a down my cheeks. I picked children’s book and an adult up Sam, cradled her in my fiction novel. arms and whispered to her, Feel free to contact her at “I love you Sam.” I sat on the Robyn561@yahoo.com. bed with her for a long while. She relaxed into the folds of my arms and was calm. I believe she knew. Less than a month later, the decision was made to put her peacefully to sleep. Fate had me out of town when Sam took a
sudden turn for the worse, and I had to tell her goodbye over the cell phone my son put to her ear. The veterinarian reassured me that it was the best thing to do. I knew in my heart it was, but I felt devastated that I was not there to hold her when she passed. I sobbed into her ear how much I loved her and what a privilege it was to have known her for the past 16 years. I told her it was okay to let go, and that our family would never ever forget her. I begged her to forgive me for not being there. The guilt was unbearable. I knew it would hurt to lose her, but I did not expect this. The next afternoon I took a nap. In my slumber, I saw Sam, clear as day, walk up to where I was sleeping and jump vigorously onto the bed, exactly like she had done in life. She put her little orange nose to my cheek and rubbed it, like she had done so many times before. I wanted to pick her up and hold her close, but she jumped off the bed and was gone. I knew she had to go. I also knew she was okay and that she was continued on page 82
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Lea and the Squirrel BY DEE LOCKLIN
We adopted an American Eskimo dog last year, and she has brought an immeasurable amount of joy to our home. A 30-pound ball of white fur with a long curly tail that drapes along her back, she is full of personality and spunk. Lea is devoted to my husband Lewis. She follows him from room to room and mopes when he runs an errand without her. She watches The Golf Channel, Dee Locklin is retired snuggled on the couch at his side. from Georgia State She gazes into his eyes with pure University. She lives in Towne Lake with love when he talks to her. I could husband Lewis and move out and the two of them son Taylor in a wouldn’t notice. cluttered home filled Eskies are extremely protective, with love and lots which means Lea barks at the of dust bunnies. Contact Dee at slightest noise. And when she dlocklin89@gmail.com barks, our 16-year-old terrier mutt, Jack, comes to life and starts barking at the air. He cannot hear or see much, but he follows Lea’s lead in most matters. Eskies require a lot of stimulation. They like to stay busy. Thus, my husband has trained Lea to head up “Squirrel Patrol” on our back deck. An avid backyard birder, Lewis keeps multiple feeders along the deck rail. He has waged a two-year war with the many squirrels who call our yard their home. They raid the feeders throughout the day, which isn’t that big a deal except that my husband has little else to do these days except think of
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new ways to torment the marauding rodents. So he and Lea spend their day in the den, waiting for squirrels to sneak out of the trees and onto the deck rail. As soon as one comes upon a feeder, Lewis whispers, “Squirrel!” and Lea springs from the couch, bounds to the door and stands completely still but at full attention. Then Lewis opens the door and she springs onto the deck, emitting only one bark, and charging in the direction of the invader. After the squirrel scampers back into the nearby tree, Lea struts across the deck a couple of times with her tail fully fanned and head erect. Lewis then re-opens the door and Lea trots back inside, seeking the praise and adoration that follows a well-executed mission. Sometimes Lewis joins the battle. He lines up pebbles on the deck rail and throws them into the trees after a squirrel has retreated. I do not know the purpose of this taunt, but it makes him happy. He promised me he would never aim directly at a squirrel because he knows I like the little beasts and do not want them harmed. continued on page 82
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Not Your Ordinary Mexican Food BY KARA KIEFER
According to Harris Interactive Polls, when Americans dine out, one of the top cuisine choices is Mexican. And if you live in the Towne Lake or Woodstock area, it’s not hard to find a restaurant nearby that satisfies that craving. However, if you are going to open a new Mexican restaurant in an area that has several of them, you need to be different and offer out-ofthe-ordinary Mexican cuisine, and that’s exactly what Hacienda Vieja has done. Hacienda Vieja is located across the street from Lowe’s, off Highway 92, and has one of the most extensive menus I’ve ever seen in a Mexican restaurant. Yes, there is the familiar: tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and combination lunches and dinners. But if you step outside what is familiar, you will discover some amazing taste sensations. Every patron receives a basket of homemade (and warm) chips and two kinds of salsa to start the meal meal, one mild and one with a slight bite to it. In addition to the chips, I recommend starting your meal with the guacamole. It’s not unusual to have guacamole at a Mexican restaurant but it is unusual when it’s made tableside. Fresh avocados are mixed with spices and tomatoes for the perfect slightly chunky dip. I could easily make this my meal, but then I would be missing out on so much! Hacienda Vieja’s menu has a lot of options for different appetites and preferences. If you’re there for lunch, there are 20 specials available, in addition to the regular menu. For dinner, diners can select from seafood, grilled, vegetarian and chef’s specialties, along with more traditional choices. I asked our server for a recommendation, and without hesitating, he suggested one of the house specialties, the Molcajete. This dish is everything there is to love about fajitas served in a bowl — grilled chicken, steak, Mexican sausage, onions and melted Mexican cheese. It’s served with tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream and fresh guacamole. Positively addicting. My dining partner ordered the Hawaiian Pineapple, which was beautiful in presentation and very refreshing in taste. Half of a fresh pineapple is filled with tilapia, shrimp, crabmeat, pineapple and vegetables and topped with a citrus mayonnaise and tiger shrimp. If you like pineapple salsa with your fish, this is a must-try dish! No detail is overlooked from using the freshest ingredients to presentation. All the food, including meats and seafood is delivered to the restaurant fresh and never frozen. In fact, there isn’t even an onsite freezer. All sauces, creams and dishes are made in house and to order. Hacienda Vieja has a full bar with more than 20 flavors of margaritas including my favorite, the Skinny. There are daily food and drink specials and live music every Friday and Saturday. And with fall right around the corner, there is an expansive outdoor patio to enjoy the season. 34
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Hacienda Vieja 290 Molly Lane, Woodstock (770) 517-7958 www.lahaciendavieja.com
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Job Seeking or Searching? BY LYNNE SAUNDERS
The title to this month’s article should cause you to stop and consider the significance of the words seek and search. Don’t they mean the same thing? No, not really. I meet people daily who say they are looking for a job. Most unemployed people who have not yet considered themselves retired will say they want to find one. Their actions either fall under “seek” or “search.” What is the difference? Lynne is the director of Job seekers can easily fall Papa’s Pantry and the MastersTrainingCenter. into a trap of thinking that they com, and she is an are “searching” for a job if they author. She can be are simply thinking about it. reached at (770) 591Unfortunately, thinking and doing 4730 or visit www. are quite different. Applying for papaspantry.org. jobs in a casual and inconsistent manner falls into the definition of job-seeking. Deliberate, prioritized, strategized action steps are considered “search” components. I’d like to share a story to illustrate the difference. I recently received an email from Jennifer, one of my Employment Strategies students. She was excited to tell me that she got a job, which would start the following week. Not only did she attend each employment class offered at Papa’s Pantry’s “Master’s Training Center,” but she attended some of them twice. Each day, she arrived dressed as if she intended to meet someone who could place her in a career position that met her qualifications. I was sure there
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was no stone left unturned. Fifteen resumes a week was her average. Within approximately four weeks of an intense search, she found success. Her “search” literally paid off. In this marketplace, finding a meaningful job takes intensity, focus, and “search.” My strategy is simply to create and submit a customized resume for each job application. For every eight customized resumes submitted, the result should be at least one interview. For every four interviews, there should be at least one offer. While these are general numbers, they serve as a guideline to measure your success. If you feel you are producing more resumes without getting interviews, something needs correction. If you are interviewing often without a job offer, there is something in your message that does not communicate certainty. There may be a deeper, hidden reason for not being hired. Find an active job coach for guidance. Resist asking for help from a friend or family member who is not employed in the hiring/employment industry. On the other hand, if you are only applying for one or two jobs per week, you may not be achieving the momentum necessary to make a serious impact. Review your goals and strategy. Map out time each week to successfully respond to 10 to 25 job postings that meet your qualifications. If you are looking for a 40-hour-a-week job, you need to devote that much time to the search. Get creative. If you are not able to find online job postings, go to your favorite company websites to explore the employment opportunities portal. When the temperatures break for the upcoming fall season, dress well and get out of your home office to visit desired businesses. Be sure to reach out to your “sphere of influence” which are those people you know who can help you make connections in your “search.” Keep making progress!
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Welcoming Fall BY SHELLEY HEROD
It’s that time of year to transform your summer dÊcor into fall-themed. Use autumn’s array of colors and natural elements when making your seasonal transition.
Shelley lives in Towne Lake and owns her own interior design company. She can be reached at (770) 235-5640.
If you look out the window, you will see a palette painted by nature that can be duplicated indoors. Darker shades of taupes, rusts, browns, golds and greens are often used during the cooler seasons. Typically, darker shades are accented with warm tones of cream or beige.
Natural elements such as branches, leaves, and nuts can easily be incorporated into your indoor accessories. An assortment of glass cylinders partially filled with nuts or acorns and topped with pillar candles will create a simple, natural and inexpensive display. There are three places in the home I find important as focal points: front entry, dining room and fireplace. These are areas where you can make a seasonal statement. First impressions are important. A simple seasonal wreath or floral pocket on the front door can create a warm welcome. Flanking the door with urns filled with fall foliage will add to the hospitable appearance. It takes minimal accessories to make an impression in the dining room. Layering is key. Use natural fabrics like burlap to create warmth and softness. Burlap can be made into a table scarf, table runner or even placemats. Layer the burlap with bold fall-colored dinnerware. If the dinnerware has a design, use solid-colornapkins, and vise versa. . A centerpiece of lanterns with natural fillers and fall colored candles can anchor the table. The fireplace is typically a focal point in any room.. In the cooler months, cut logs can be either placed in a basket on the hearth to create a unique and natural element. Adding iron or darker toned candlesticks with scented candles adds a seasonal touch. The addition of an oversized vase with branches will add height to the mantle. Changing your look for the season does not need to be difficult. It is like changing your wardrobe from summer to fall. A few good nature- inspired pieces will give your home an inviting and seasonally updated appearance. 38
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Grenache BY DAVID HECKELMOSER
David Heckelmoser is a Towne Lake resident wine enthusiast, member of the Guild of Sommeliers, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and is Wine Spirits Education Trust certified (WSET). Contact David at heck4773@ bellsouth.net.
Grenache, one of the world’s most versatile grapes in the world, is grown in the U.S., France and Spain. It is grown extensively in France and Spain. In Spain, the wine that is made from this grape is Garnacha, and on the island of Sardinia, the wine has been known for centuries as Cannonau. The Priorat and Calatyud regions are good sources of Garnacha. In France’s Rhone Valley, many wines produced under the Cotes du Rhone appellation (region) are also dominated by the Grenache grape. Australia is another country where this grape is grown, and is typically blended to make wines often noting “GSM” on the label, meaning a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes.
“Think of Grenache as Pinot Noir with a kick!” Because it is often grown in hot environments, the alcohol levels of Grenache-based wines can be very high, often surpassing 15 percent. Grenache can also produce some delicious dry rose wines. Taste The unmistakable candied fruit roll-up and cinnamon flavor is what gives Grenache away to expert blind tasters. It has a medium to full body in taste, but has a deceptively lighter color, is semi-translucent and low in acidity. Depending on where it’s grown, Grenache often lets off strong smells of orange rinds and ruby-red grapefruit. Other typical flavors of Grenache are jam, spice, dried fruit, earthiness and some pepper depending on where it’s grown. Fruit flavors that you would detect are strawberry, black cherry and raspberry. Think of Grenache as Pinot Noir with a kick! continued on page 82
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Super-Dad BY CHICKA ELLOY
I went home to Australia this month to see my parents. In the many laughs we had about me growing up, I talked to my dad about the observations surrounding the transition from husband to dad. Here are some classics we pulled together to see if you classify as or know of a Super-Dad: • My dream car is now any car that doesn’t have family decals, smeared Nutella on the seat, Chicka Elloy lives in Cheerio’s on the floor or more Woodstock with his wife and two sweet caramel seats than cylinders. daughters. He writes • After finishing my own meal, for USA Today Education I’m presented with everyone and was voted #1 Daddy else’s leftovers. Blogger by Parents.com • I love mowing the lawns Contact him through www. thefrequentflyerfather.com. because the mower scares the kids and the dogs away. And, at least I’m exercising! • I have honed my ninja skills getting in and out of bed. Even the dog doesn’t know how I got passed him. • I have thought about (and tried) using my kids as a personal concierge to fetch me the remote, chips or beer. • I strongly suspect that I have started smelling like my own father or worse, my grandpa. • At weddings, I am starting to use dance moves from The Wiggle’s because I would tear an Achilles trying to “drop it like it’s hot”!
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• I’ve had to say goodbye to the weekends of watching an entire sporting event on TV uninterrupted. • I am finding I am empathizing with the people who call into talk radio. • The only time I get new clothes is on Father’s Day. • Oddly, I get emotionally moved by ads about 401K or financial planning, but not enough to make me do anything about it. • I slow down when I see trash on the trail and start to build resentment towards whoever would do such a thing to the squirrels. • Being warm is more important than being fashionable. • The last time I went to see a concert, I left before the encore to beat the traffic. • I can’t help answering Dora’s questions before the kids do. I am so smart. I may have to make a list for moms, but for now dads, keep being super. If you have any suggestions for moms, let me know on twitter @chickae.
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Life After Weight-Loss Surgery BY DEBBIE SPAMER, RN, BSN, CPAN, CBN BARIATRIC SPECIALIST, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
Having weight-loss surgery can be truly life-saving, but the patient still needs to make a serious commitment that requires permanent lifestyle changes. Studies show that patients who consistently work toward maintaining a healthy weight after surgery have far better outcomes than those who don’t. The following changes are essential for success after having weight loss surgery: Portion control. Weight-loss surgery alters how much your stomach can hold at one time. Eating too quickly or too much can cause nausea and vomiting. After surgery, watch your portion sizes and eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day. Committing to nutrition. Because you have to eat smaller portions, your body may not get all the nutrients it needs from food. Take a daily multivitamin, and work with a nutritionist to create a balanced and personalized diet plan. Exercising. It’s possible to regain the weight after having surgery, but people who make exercising a part of their daily routines are much more likely to keep the weight off. Start with walking to build up stamina, and then continue for life. Attending support groups. Having weight loss surgery is not just a physically demanding process, but it can also be an
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“Since most of us rely on eating and drinking as a means of socializing and comfort, you may find that some of your relationships become strained or that you may become depressed.” emotionally demanding one. Since most of us rely on eating and drinking as a means of socializing and comfort, you may find that some of your relationships become strained or that you may become depressed. Joining a support group is a great way to discuss your feelings and come up with solutions to your problems. Follow-up with your surgeon. Regular, lifelong followup visits give your doctor the opportunity to spot nutritional deficiencies and evaluate you for other potential complications. Working together, you can ensure success after surgery. Weight-loss surgery is just the beginning of a journey to a healthier life. Embrace the journey!
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Dental Facts Everyone Should Know BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN
A key to making good decisions is being properly educated, a rule that applies to dental health as well as other areas of our lives. Here are 10 basic dental facts to help you achieve and maintain a healthier mouth. 1.There are approximately 100,000 bacterium on each tooth, comprised of 1,000 different species. These bacteria create plaque, a sticky Dr. Scott Harden is a white film that forms on your dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry teeth. The bacteria in dental and has served the plaque absorb nutrients from Towne Lake area for your diet and produce acid as a more than 21 years. byproduct. This acid is harmful He is a dental advisor and destructive to your teeth for two national dental research and gums. companies. You can 2. Brush and floss thoroughly reach Dr. Harden at several times each day to (770) 926-0000 or visit remove plaque and reduce FountainViewSmiles.com. the harmful effects of its acid production on your teeth and gums. 3. People tend to leave areas of plaque on their teeth when they brush. I advise patients to daily use a regular toothbrush in the morning and an electric toothbrush in the evening to help with thorough plaque removal. Also, changing to a new soft-bristle toothbrush once a month will make brushing more effective. 4. Flossing removes nearly 30 percent of plaque accumulation on a single tooth that cannot be removed by a toothbrush alone. Plaque is located between teeth and requires a specific flossing technique to be thorough. Most people ineffectively pop their floss in and out between their teeth. Proper technique requires you to insert the floss between two teeth and then push and pull the floss onto each root surface to thoroughly “squeegee” the plaque off the teeth. 5. Back teeth have grooves to grip your food while you eat, but these grooves harbor bacteria that cause cavities. Sealants are plastic coatings 44
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“The average bite force is approximately 250 pounds per square inch in the back teeth area and 25 pounds per square inch in the front teeth area. This force is related to the jaw joints and jaw muscles.” that cover grooves on the bite surfaces of your teeth. They are a preventive treatment to keep bacteria out of the grooves of your teeth but must be placed before the tooth develops a cavity. 6. Cavities and gum disease do not hurt as they form. They are caused by slow and steady acid production from bacteria. Regular professional dental check-ups help ensure healthy teeth and help correct dental problems early when treatment is easier. 7. The average bite force is approximately 250 pounds per square inch in the back teeth area and 25 pounds per square inch in the front teeth area. This force is related to the jaw joints and jaw muscles. Back teeth are vulnerable to fracture because of the strong bite forces generated. Large fillings and grinding habits make teeth even more vulnerable to fractures and often result in the need for crowns on back teeth. 8. Straight teeth allow easier and better oral hygiene. Braces and restorative treatment help teeth become straighter and eliminate decay so your oral hygiene is optimal. 9. The average person experiences crowded teeth, cavities, gum disease, abscesses and tooth loss in his or her lifetime. The infection that stems from many of these problems can be bad for our overall health. Failure to correct these problems can lead to compounded dental problems that become more serious and costly later. 10. Visit your dentist regularly to identify and treat problems early and to receive instruction on the best ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Remember that most decay and gum disease spread without pain, so a dental exam is important to discovering problems before they become serious.
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Back to School Tips BY VAN TRAN
Dr. Van Tran is a board certified chiropractor with Discover Chiropractic. He can be reached at (770) 516-9900.
While backpacks certainly are a helpful tool for managing school books and other supplies, the problem is that kids are carrying far more than what their bodies can handle. While carrying a backpack to school every morning may seem harmless, it can cause painful back, neck problems and injuries for students who don’t pack or carry their backpacks properly. It is advised that individuals carry no more than 10 percent of their body weight on their backs. Here are a few tips on wearing your backpack:
• Choose a backpack that has heavily padded shoulder straps and a lumbar support. Non- padded straps dig into the shoulders causing pain due to compressional loading of acromioclavicular joints (collar bone) and stress on the trapezius muscles.
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“It is advised that individuals carry no more than 10 percent of their body weight on their backs.” • Distribute the weight evenly. Put the heavier items on the bottom to keep the weight off of your shoulders and maintain better posture. • Wear both shoulder straps. Carrying a heavy backpack using one strap can shift the weight to one side, which can lead to neck and muscles spasms, low back pain and walking improperly. • Choose a backpack that has a lumbar cushion. The lumbar cushion will redistribute weight to the lower extremities that facilitate an upright standing position. • Bend your knees when picking up a heavy backpack. • Carry only what is needed. Extra items add weight.
Stranger and Non-Stranger Danger BY DR. AMY HARDIN
Sadly, each year according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, almost 700,000 children are abused. In 2011 alone, more than 1,500 children died as a result of abuse. As parents, we teach our children about “stranger danger,” but did you realize 90 percent of juvenile sexual abuse victims know their abuser? This month’s article is about how to keep your children out of harm’s way both with strangers and people they know. Amy Hardin is a Our children have to interact pediatrician in Towne Lake at Northside Pediatrics. with strangers all the time — a Check out Northside new teacher, a clerk at the grocery Pediatrics’ new website at store, a person at church, or even www.northsidepediatrics. a parent who comes to the park com and follow them on with his or her own kids. Asking Facebook at Northside Pediatrics! children to beware of all strangers can lead to unneeded anxiety. Instead, children should be taught that most strangers are good people, but that doesn’t mean trust everyone. Some simple rules can help your children be safe in the presence of strangers. First, teach your children to look to you if a stranger wants to talk to them. A quick nod or smile reassures your children and reminds them that they need your permission to talk to a stranger. Children travelling in groups are less likely to be approached by dangerous strangers. A quick trip to the park or pool, or a walk to the grocery store should be in the company of siblings or trusted neighbors. A quick text or call when they get to their destination is imperative. Remind your children that grownups should only ask other grownups for help, not children
they don’t know. Child molesters know that children love puppies, candy or cool video games, and they use these things to lure children into their cars and homes. Parents should remind children of these tricks. Child predators almost always don’t look like bad guys and will be very nice to children. If your children ever feel threatened by a stranger in a strange situation, tell them to find a mom with kids of her own to ask for help. Nice strangers are out there, and they are more than willing to help. Another lesson children need to learn is there should never be any secrets about their body parts. Even scary secrets need to be told to parents. Child molesters will use “our special secret” or threats of harm to parents as ways of further isolating children who are being abused by them. Parents should also teach their children that sometimes abusers choose jobs where they are around kids a lot such as teaching, counseling, clergy or coaches. Accused sex offenders are often described as outgoing, caring wonderful people. Remind your children the above body part rules apply for ALL grownups around them…even family members. If anyone should ever try to touch them, teach them to loudly shout, “HELP!! Stop!! Don’t touch me!!” Show them how to fall on the ground, kick, scream, bite and fight as hard as possible. As parents, be careful if you see numerous, expensive, or inappropriate gifts coming home with your children, or if you see any child on a team or in a group being singled out by a grown up. If you’re unsure about a new adult in your children’s lives, hang around during practices and make sure you feel comfortable. Talking about this can be scary for kids (and for us!), but role playing can make your children feel empowered. Explain in a calm tone that this is like preparing for a fire or tornado or why we wear our seatbelts in cars. We never expect anything bad to happen, but if it does, it’s always important to be prepared and protected.
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Technology is Changing the Face of Plastic Surgery BY MARIETTA PLASTIC SURGERY
Technology has touched just about every aspect of our lives. Within the field of medicine, and especially plastic surgery, technology has always played a huge role, often behind the scenes. Technological advances have greatly improved the patient experience, for both elective and reconstructive procedures. Helping patients see into the future Patients no longer have to imagine what their future results may look like. The high tech VECTRAÂŽ 3D camera and Sculptor software allow patients to see what they may look like after a surgical procedure by simulating different outcomes. After a three-dimensional high-resolution photograph is produced, surgeons are able to simulate expected results using Sculptor software. Truly a breakthrough in imaging technology, VECTRA photographic simulation allows patients to make more informed decisions leading to better outcomes. Drs. West, McNeel, Fabian, Hanna and Symbas are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Fat-freezing technology based on science CoolSculpting is a procedure based on science that actually freezes fat cells, allowing them to shrink and eventually safely dissipate through the body. Developed by Harvard scientists, CoolSculpting can lead to results of up to a 20 percent reduction in fat. The procedure is non-invasive with no downtime: an applicator is applied to the target area and the patient relaxes for about an hour while the machine does the work. Results are evident after a few months. Safe and secure medical info is just a click away Keeping track of important medical details just got easier for patients with TouchMD. The process involves digitally recording the details of a patient’s consultation for secure website access. It makes it easier for patients to reference information, instructions and images, even allowing them to share with family members if desired. Laser technology targets the signs of aging The Fraxel Laser is a breakthrough skin rejuvenation continued on page 82 48
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CASA
Court Appointed Special Advocates FOR CHILDREN
2013 marks 20 years of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Cherokee County! This local non- profit organization has developed a strong, dedicated network of advocates, staff, board members, friends and financial supporters all working together to connect caring adults with the hurting children in our foster care system right here in Cherokee County. The Cherokee CASA program has become a recognized leader in child advocacy having received the Statewide Award of Excellence in 2009, Best Overall Director in 2009 and the Statewide Volunteer of the Year in Georgia for 2012. In these 20 years, CASA has served more than 2,000 children who have experienced abuse and neglect.
You hear news stories every day about children who cannot live safely at home due to some form of parental abuse or neglect. Their futures are dependent on our community’s child welfare system of judges, lawyers and social workers. They are often confused, lonely and afraid. And there is a story behind the story that you may not know about. It is the story of a system that is overburdened and underfunded, leaving it unable to do the job that it is tasked with. If you were to go into a Juvenile Court, you would see attorneys who know the law and have dozens of kids’ case files. You would see social workers who know state policies and have dozens of kids’ case files. But a child’s life is more than just a case file. It is the story of children in foster care in Cherokee County. • It is the story of Bobby separated from his sister and placed in a group home in Augusta. He told his CASA that the other boys in the home were older and bigger than him and at night, they come into his room and hit him. • It is the story of Alina who has been moved 15 times and attended eight schools in four years. Twenty-three school notices went unanswered when she failed her classes. • It is the story of Mandy sleeping on a cot in a group home, whose clothes were sent to the laundry and never returned. She was told that policy did not allow her to receive another clothing allowance. • And it is the story of Jonathon who has been in foster care for four years. He is housed in a group home where he will live until he turns 18. He will then be surrendered to the world with all of his belongings in a garbage bag because he has “aged out” of the system with no family to go to. It is possible to re-write their stories. CASA volunteers will fight for the child’s right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and respect and to learn and grow in a loving family. When a CASA volunteer is involved, you will see that he or she has just one case file, and what he or she knows is that one child. And that can make all the difference to a judge’s decision regarding how the rest of that child’s life is going to go. Their stories can have a better ending because of people just like you!
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With a CASA Volunteer, a child is half as likely to languish in the foster care system and that much more likely to be placed in a safe, permanent home.
How You Can Help People just like you can help CASA give an abused or neglected child a chance for a brighter future! • Volunteer — The action of a single person can mean everything. • Donate — Your skills and/or financial contribution are a sound investment in the life of a child. • Get Involved — Connect with CASA by joining its mailing list to keep informed of the various ways you can help ensure a better life for children in your community. As a subscriber, you will hear about the program’s success stories, upcoming fundraisers, clothes or supply drives and wish list items and other ways you can help.
Visit www.casacherokee.org today!
CASA volunteer Suzzie Gilham completed her training in October 2011 and has been an advocate for six children in the last 14 months. Photo by Kim Bates.
Ready, Set, Volunteer! CASA and the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) are combining efforts to host informational meetings for those interested in volunteering and helping to rebuild a child’s life. The next meeting will be held on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. at the DFCS office, 105 Lamar Haley Pkwy. in Canton. Attendees will learn about the need for foster parents and volunteer advocates and their respective roles in the foster care system. Representatives from both agencies will be on hand to answer questions and help get you started.
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Welcoming New Patients
Stephanie Hsu, M.D.
Northside Cherokee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is full-service orthopedics practice that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the muscles, bones, and joints. As a former competitive athlete and avid tennis player, Dr. Hsu understands firsthand how sports injuries impact daily life. Our family-friendly practice is dedicated to providing the highest quality of orthopedic care possible.
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Call us today for an appointment (770) 517-6636
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BACK TO SCHOOL
Left: Hannah Alderman, sixth grade and Maxwell Alderman, second grade
Ava Azzarello, fifth grade
Basccomb Elementary School students
Alexis Childers with her aunt Gail
Bascomb Elementary students
Chase Arabia, sixth grade and Ivy Arabia, second grade
Left: Davis and Kara Drew, Remi Golden, Will McGuire, Riley Miller and Carsyn Morse
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Danielle Carruth with daughter Emma, fourth grade
Bree Quagliana, Pre-K
Bascomb Elementary students
Cody Price, second grade
Left: Grace Collins, kindergarten, Taylor Collins, fourth grade and Zach Collins, eighth grade
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Hayley Hise, kindergarten
Damiun Santiago, first grade
Eagle Watch
Bascomb Elementary students
E.T. Booth students
E.T. Booth Middle School students
Cole Ellis, fifth grade
Zachary and Meghan Farmer
Left: Zakk Morse, Dalton Miller and Makenna Golden Bascomb Elementary students
Scott Freudenberg, second grade and Abby Freudenberg, fifth grade
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BACK TO SCHOOL
Jake Brooks, second grade
Mason Schulze, seventh grade and Hannah Schulze, eighth grade
Julianne Cantwell, ninth grade
Left: Riley Miller, fourth grade and Carsyn Morse, third grade
Left: Fourth graders Luke, Colton and Logan
Bas Lichtenstein, first grade and Annabelle Lichtenstein, fifth grade
Left: Blake Limbocker, third grade and Luke Limbocker, first grade
Left: Emma Matthews, second grade and Madison Matthews, sixth grade
Left: Madison McColl, Sage Skillman and Abby Hicks
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Left: Olivia Kirkland, Cooper Surgala and Sammy Surgala.
Left: Jeremy Loudin, freshman and Garrett Loudin, senior
Jenni Karpowich, Senior
Eagle Watch, left to right: Kyleigh Head, Jack Henry Lawless, Mason Lawless, Sophia Younts and Gabrielle Younts
Parkview crew
Left: Cali Cooper, Dylan Cooper, Ava Springer, Isabel Springer and Lola Kate Mccormack
Kylie and Presley Roe
BACK TO SCHOOL
Mikaylee Stopp, seventh grade and Drew Stopp, Left: Marin, kindergarten fourth grade and Riley, third grade
Haley Jefferson, second grade
Parker Bishop, second grade
Chris, George and Greg McCulloch, E.H.S.
Left: Abby Whiting and Rebecca Cramer
Chaim Wyatt
Left: Liam, Keegan, Wyatt, Annabelle and Faith Williamson
Left: Delilah Parkes, fourth grade and Abbie Parkes, eighth grade
Caroline and Matt Shaw
Samantha, third grade and Drew Burmeister, first grade
Jacob Breitenbach, Freshman
Mitchell Reese, kindergarten
Left: Mattie and Grace Truan, second grade
Abby Bishop, first grade
Sophia, Gabrielle and Luke Younts
William Ezelle
Left: Sarah Renard, Pre K; Katie Renard, sixth grade; and Kailani Renard, first grade
Left: Caroline Scheck, second grade; Olivia Springer, third grade; Elizabeth Scheck, fifth grade; and Ashley Smith, fourth grade.
Nicole Ezelle
Left: Lilly, Zach, Colby and Brittney, fifth grade
Abby Starnes, kindergarten
Left: Michael Jones, Brooke Myers and Olivia Myers
Katie Starnes, eighth grade
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INSIDE THE MIND OF A MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT Each month, students in Joe Lemmo’s seventh grade Language Arts class at E.T. Booth Middle School will be sharing thoughts on topics important to them. This month’s topic is: Why Do Kids Lie? How Do They Get Away With It?
Most kids lie because they don’t want to get in trouble (obviously), but I think we lie because we don’t like the thought of having technology taken away from us. Most of a middle schooler’s world is on the Internet (can I get an Amen). With amazing things such as Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, YouTube, and more, why Taylor Ortega wouldn’t we want to use it as much as we can? So the thought of having it all taken away from us is a little scary. Now the even bigger question remains, how do we get away with it? We pretty much think that if parents don’t ask about it, why say anything? So we just go on with our normal lives and think, “If they don’t ask, why make BOTH of us upset?” If the parent DOES ask however...uh oh! If we just want to get it off our chest, then we might tell. Other times when we REALLY don’t want to tell, then we will probably say something like “I don’t know, I wasn’t really paying attention.” Then they would probably just shrug and walk away. Once the parent is “pulled into the trap” we get away with it. And that’s how it’s done!
Lying is very common, more common than it actually should be. Some people lie to hide their problems. Maybe something bad is happening at home, yet they act like everything is perfect and tell everyone everything is fine. Personally, I believe that the people who lie the most, are middle-schoolers. And I would know, because I am one. Kids usually Ryan Lobus lie to impress, to keep secrets or to hide emotional feelings. Some people lie also to get away with something. These lies are often towards their parents. Most of the time when kids lie to their parents, it is to avoid harsh consequences and punishments. Most every child has lied to his or her parents. Some do more than others. They lie because they don’t want their parents to know where they’ve been or what they saw. But how do they get away with it? I believe that kids get away with lies to their parents because their parents aren’t up to date with new information. They don’t know what kids this day in age like to do. They only know what they did when they were young. That’s why I think parents need to get a Facebook or Twitter to keep up with this information and keep track of what their kid or kids are doing. 58
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Even though honesty is a big character trait, many kids are often dishonest. There are many reasons why this happens, but the main reason is pretty much obvious, to avoid getting in trouble. I have lied, and I’m positive others have lied at one point in their life. Personally, I think that one of the main reasons people tell lies Elaine Lippers is because they are being put on the spot. If someone is asking you, “Why did you do this?” or something along that line, an immediate answer may often be a lie. To me, lying is not always intentional, but that doesn’t necessarily make it okay. Children don’t always get caught. For me, this is because I may say it in a believable way that isn’t too unrealistic. This is still not the right thing to do, but sometimes it may be for your or somebody else’s benefit. Avoiding the truth is something I think people should do less, but I often understand the reasoning behind lying.
Lying … everybody does it, from little white lies to the ones so terrible people will take them to their graves. Many frown upon lying, yet we do it anyway. Why? Because sometimes the truth seems too scary and the consequences may be too severe to be honest. One of the main reason kids lie is Gavin Collier because they feel they can get away with it. It is easier for kids to lie if they believe there is no alternative. At first, lying feels better than telling the truth; later though, you may feel guilt and regret. Another good question is why have we become so accustomed to lying as a society? Lying almost feels natural nowadays. I know a lot of people don’t intend to be mischievous when they lie. In fact sometimes we are protecting someone when we aren’t honest. It is no secret, lying is wrong. Yet even people who say this, even me, have lied in the past to our parents, to friends and others. If we all were honest the world could be a better place.
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Woodstock Elementary School Wins Books from Scholastic
Woodstock Grad Receives Appointment to AFA
Woodstock Elementary School won more than 500 donated books from Scholastic through an online social media contest. The books will be shared by Academic Coach Bonny Keheley’s Camp Learnalotta program for guided reading and the school media center. “The school greatly appreciates the generous donation from Scholastic, and the students will be excited to see a wide variety of new book titles in the building,” Principal Kim Montalbano said.
Trey Alexander, a 2013 graduate of Woodstock High School, recently was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy (AFA) by U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. Trey participated in National Signing Day to play football for the Academy. As a football standout at Woodstock, he was named Defensive Player of the Year by the Gridiron Club for both his junior and senior seasons and was a 2013 Dooley Award winner. He also made All-County Honorable Mention as a basketball player for the school and was a member of the National Honor Society. “We are very proud of Trey. He has been and continues to be obedient, respectful, responsible, strong, courageous, dedicated, protective and much more. All of these characteristics will carry him to great heights,” said mom Tanya Alexander. “It was truly an honor when Trey received his nomination from U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson.” Trey is the son of Tanya and Claude Alexander Jr.
City of Woodstock Welcomes Back Teachers Woodstock city officials welcomed Woodstock Elementary School teachers back to work on the first day of pre-planning with a special event at The Copper Coin coffeehouse in downtown Woodstock. The teachers were given an “I Love Woodstock” bag and cup along with many local business coupons. Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques spoke to the faculty and expressed his desire to continue strong partnerships between the city and the school. Caption: Front row (left to right): Woodstock Elementary School Principal Kim Montalbano, Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques and George Williams from the Woodstock Fire Department. Back row: Mitzi Saxon and Brian Stockton with the Woodstock Office of Economic Development, Kyle Bennett with Main Street Woodstock and Debra Williams with Community and Southern Bank.
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Carmel Teacher Named Pitsco Teacher of the Month Carmel Elementary School teacher Merry Willis has been named the Pitsco Education Teacher of the Month for August 2013. Pitsco is an online education store. She will be recognized on the education products company’s website and rewarded with a gift of classroom supplies. Ms. Willis, who is the school’s STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Enrichment Specialist, is being honored for her “passion for education and hands-on, minds-on classroom experiences.” “I have the best job ever,” said Ms. Willis, who has been an educator for 10 years. “Each day is a new experience, and I am helping to change students’ perception of science and math. They get excited and begin to see the myriad of possibilities that STEM education can offer them. I learn with my students each day, and their enthusiasm is contagious.”
Taekwondo Students Travel for Championships
Hobgood Heat All-Stars Win Championship
Student at Bowen’s Tiger Rock Martial Arts Academy recently traveled to New Orleans, to compete in the World Taekwondo Championships. This competition featured martial artists from all over the country and some from Europe. The students shared many successes earning gold, silver, and bronze medals in competitions for forms, sparring, timed agility course, board breaking, and more.
The 7U Hobgood Heat All-Stars recently won the Dizzy Dean World Series championship. The team faced the Tennessee state championship team, Hixon Havoc, in the Dizzy Dean championship round. The Heat defeated the Havoc 13-1. The Heat’s Joe Nevle was awarded the tournament MVP and the following Heat players were named to the all-tournament team: Caleb Hughes, Brooks McKenna, Joe Nevle and Jake Zehner. Team members included Bryce Bessho, Zac Calabrese, Carter Gilliam, Jack Hartman, Evan Holstein, Caleb Hughes, Brooks McKenna, Joe Nevle, Logan Stradley, Jack Strickland, Jake Zehner, and Cody Cason (alternate). Coaching staff included Nick Bessho, head coach; Todd Holstein, assistant coach; Matt McKenna, assistant coach; Mark Nevle, assistant coach; and Dave Zehner, assistant coach.
Hobgood Team Wins World Series The 6U Hobgood Heat won the 6U Dizzy Dean World Series, which was held in Southaven, MS. Congratulations!
Front row (left to right): Keller Foster, Bryson Baker, Jack Turner, Ryan Turner and Bryce Lucas. Middle row: Jackson Rose, Reid Worley, Vinny Pacini, Andrew Smith, Sammy Ericson and Jason Ensley. Back row: Assistant coaches Tim Lucas and Jay Worley, Head Coach Chris Turner, assistant coaches Paul Ericson and Drew Smith.
In-Line Hockey Team Accepting Registration Cherokee Hockey In-Line League (CHILL) is accepting registration for boys and girls, ages 4 and older, for its inline roller hockey league. The league is for all levels of play. Those who are new to the sport can practice for free and even borrow equipment before making a financial commitment. Practices are held at the Greg Stathis Memorial Rink behind the Cherokee County Parks and Recreation Department located at 7545 Main Street. For more information, please contact Matt Hackett at league@cherokeehockey.org or (770) 851-1558.
Ready for Football The Cherokee Youth Football Association (CYFA) began practice in August at Hobgood Park. Pictured are two of its youngest members, Parker Bishop, who plays for the 6/7 Etowah Blue Eagles, and cheerleader Addison Bishop, who cheers for Parker’s team. TOWNELAKER | September 2013
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Move Your Feet! BY JASON FLEEMAN
How many times, while playing tennis, has your coach roared, “Move your feet!”? Regardless of how great (or not so great) your technique or speed, these three words seem to haunt many players on the tennis court time and again. Do we really know what “Move your feet” means? As a coach, I probably say it close to 100 times a day. The moment I say it, children almost immediately start doing the ever Jason Fleeman is Director of Junior Tennis at so familiar court dance of right Eagle Watch. He is a foot, left foot, right foot and left. 20-year USPTR certified Though appearing to listen, I Tennis Professional and think to myself, “Great job. Now recipient of the 2008 can you actually do it DURING & 2012 USTA Georgia Tennis Pro of the Year the point?” award. Jason’s email is One of my young students jasonfleeman@gmail. recently trained with Nathan com. Pasha who plays on the UGA tennis team. Nathan made a comment he made had a great impact: “You know you are moving your feet when you are in position to hit your shot confidently in your strike zone.” Players should learn proper movement to and from each shot. Do not forget to always do the split-step every time your opponent has contact with the ball. A split step is the small hop you make from your athletic/ ready position when preparing for your opponent’s shot. Running all over the court is not the same as “moving your feet.” Running from shot to shot can be a total waste of energy.
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“ You know you are moving your feet when you are in position to hit your shot confidently in your strike zone.” You are going to need fuel to play that close two-set match or three-set marathon. The split step is the first reaction to your opponent’s shot, but your first step toward the next shot should be in the direction you need to move. Too often, players take a step backward after their split step rather than moving/stepping forward. It is also very important to learn the cross-over steps and shuffle steps to recover from each of your shots so you are in better position to retrieve your opponent’s subsequent shots. It may be best to get with your tennis coach and have him or her hand feed shots to you so the focus can be solely on the proper way to move your feet. The issue may not be your stroke technique, but that you are not actually getting to the ball to execute the shots you have been taught. Get in better position by moving your feet the proper way and watch your game go to the next level.
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Cherokee Photography Club For July, the Cherokee Photography Club’s contest was “Street Photography.” Winners were selected from color and black and white entries. The Cherokee Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month, and for those interested in the monthly contest, that meeting is held on the second Monday of the month. Both meetings are from 7 – 9 p.m. and held at the Cherokee County Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton. For more information on the club, please contact Kim Bates at (770) 617-7595 or email him at kbphotoart@comcast.net. David Ferguson — Hello
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Woodstock Breast Cancer Survivor Walks in Atlanta 2-Day BY REBECCA SCOTT
Woodstock resident Kim Graff was 41 in 2010 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was tubular cancer, a type that accounts for only two percent of breast cancer diagnoses and is an extremely unlikely form of cancer for a woman under 50. She had no family history of breast cancer — she hadn’t even begun to get mammograms. But in a routine breast exam, she felt a lump. A mammogram confirmed the mass. An MRI followed, which revealed five more lumps. Before she knew it, this mother of two young children was facing chemotherapy and a mastectomy. Kim’s treatment included a single mastectomy and because the cancer had travelled into her arm from her breast, she had 15 lymph nodes removed. She opted for chemo because the rarity of her type of cancer suggested that if she did not deal with it now, she may be diagnosed again in 10 years and need chemotherapy and surgery for a second time. After eight rounds of chemotherapy, Left: Sandra Letizia, Marcia Lambert, Katie Barkley, Kim Graff, Kim Omark and Sara Biggs. Photo by Kelly Winship which Kim described as extremely rough, complete with total hair loss, a blood clot in her lungs, and sometimes crippling sickness, Kim experience, but the 2-Day Walk isn’t too shabby either, Kim came out the other side cancer-free. She was ready not just to said. “It’s fun. And you know what? It’s two days out of my recover, but to thrive. house that I don’t have to cook dinner!” Kim loves the food, the One of Kim’s friends told her about It’s The Journey, a local speakers at the opening and closing ceremonies, and, especially, organization that produces the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast the survivor victory lap. Cancer, a 30-mile walk that takes place each year in October. At opening ceremonies on Saturday morning, breast cancer With funds raised from the 2-Day Walk, It’s The Journey had survivors are invited actually contributed to some of the organizations that Kim to lead the rest of the received treatment from during her time with breast cancer. nearly 1,000 walkers At first, Kim was hesitant about the fundraising and the time as they begin their commitment, but she signed up, recruited her friend Sandra journey. “I appreciate The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Letizia, also a breast cancer survivor. Last year, she began her the recognition of Breast Cancer is a Georgia journey with the Atlanta 2-Day Walk. Kim is a member of what we went non-profit dedicated to raising Breasta Fiesta, the 2-Day Walk’s largest team, which boasts a through,” said Kim. funds for breast health and staggering 50 members. This year’s Atlanta breast cancer treatment It was the incredible care that Kim received at two It’s The 2-Day Walk for Breast organizations in Georgia. Journey grant recipients, Turning Point and Northside Hospital Cancer will take place For more information, or to Genetics, that anchors her to the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Oct. 5 – 6. And as for donate or walk, please visit Cancer. “It’s local,” Kim said. “I felt like I could connect to this future 2-Day Walks? www. 2daywalk.org, email cause because if I’m working hard to raise money, then I can tell Kim will be there too: “I info@2daywalk.org or call people ‘I went there,’ and if I had needed financial assistance, will continue to walk (404) 531-4111. the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer would have been the for as long as I can. organization that would have helped me.” It’s important for me The grant recipients are an integral part of her walk to give back.” 66
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Marriage Moments BY BILL RATLIFF
Many people who have joined me in conversation about marriage believe that marriage is more like an event than a process. They seem to think that being married is more about something you ARE versus something you DO. I imagine you have heard someone say, “ I just got married.” When he or she uses this expression, it refers to the wedding. In other words, when he or she says, “I do” he or Bill Ratliff is the Senior she actually is saying “I’m done,” Pastor at Towne Lake Community Church. and the marriage is a completed He can be reached at (678) task. This implies there is 445-8766 or bratliff@ nothing else the couple needs tlcchurch.com to do. They had a wedding and perhaps a honeymoon, and now they are ready to live happily ever after. The real truth is there is much work to be done in a healthy, Godly marriage. In every healthy marriage, couples learn how to deal with conflict, apologize, forgive, express love, show appreciation, communicate respect, show honor, give and receive gifts, share, pray together and have fun. Healthy marriages seek help from books, counselors, marriage seminars and retreats. Healthy marriages learn and grow while unhealthy ones stagnate and dry up. Marriage in today’s world requires nothing less than all out hard work. Anything less than that, and your marriage will suffer. Everything of any great value always requires hard work and sacrifice. Are you doing the hard work it takes to grow a healthy marriage? In Colossians 3:23, we find these words, “Whatever you do: do it heartily as unto the Lord
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Do it Yourself? BY DR. DOUG THRASHER
I’d just gotten back from visiting with my grandchildren, and I found myself joyfully remembering the last few days. We walked in the mountains, and I witnessed, through my granddaughter’s eyes, the beauty of a leaf that had changed color and fallen to the ground. I marveled alongside her at blueberries and blackberries we picked and ate along the path. We listened, saw and played in the rushing water of a mountain creek. Dr. Doug Thrasher is the And, anytime she wanted to do Senior Pastor at Hillside something, and I reached out to United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the help her, I heard the same words, TowneLaker’s Community “I’ll do it myself!” Board. You may contact Now, I understand the whole him at dthrasher@ thing about growing up and hillsideumc.org. becoming independent. All my life I have been trying to do it myself, ranging from projects around the house (I figured out I should never do plumbing!) to teaching myself to play golf (not that well) to dieting (with limited success) to just about anything you
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“But as I have gotten older, I am learning more and more that I can’t do it myself.” might name. I always try to do it myself. But as I have gotten older, I am learning more and more that I can’t do it myself. I need other people. I need teachers to help me understand. I need friends to encourage me and hold me accountable. I need my wife Debbie to stand beside me and help me face life. I need the community of Christians to help me stay faithful in living the Christian life, including the practice of prayer, Bible reading, worship and service. I really can’t do it myself. And it is a fantasy to think that I can. What about you? What do you need others to help you with? Will you ask them? For me, the church is the place I turn when I need help, and I need help a lot. Have you looked there? If you will, I believe you will find the challenges of life much easier to face. Community is important for all of us. Will you keep trying to do it yourself or will you join the community and receive the encouragement you need?
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Not Afraid to Try Something New BY JODI TIBERIO
Nichelle Stewart is a local farmer and agriculturist. You will often Jodi Tiberio owns find her as a vendor at the Branch Boutique for downtown Woodstock women in Towne Lake Farmers Market on and THREADS boutique for men and women in Saturdays. Nichelle Downtown Woodstock. was so excited to be Contact Jodi at info@ chosen for this makeover, shopthreads.net. and she was ready and willing. Her lack of hesitation to try something new made for a fun transformation. Throwing caution to the wind, she put herself in our hands. We wanted to get her some great jeans that fit her casual agricultural lifestyle. The new Miss Me capris this season have a longer leg, and the “boyfriend” (looser) fit gives them a slouchy fit that looks great with flats or wedges. The popular light wash is great in the spring, summer and fall. Nichelle can even roll them down and tuck them into boots in the winter. This cute chiffon chevron top Nichelle chose comes in a wide range of sizes, allowing a lot of options for shoppers. Nichelle tried a few other tops and dresses, but we decided these colors best suited her. Beneath the top, she has chosen one of our favorite layering pieces, a lace trimmed tank. This tank comes in one size that fits most women and adds extra dimension to the outfit. We added a brightly colored bracelet to polish off the look. Nichelle visited Salon Gloss and owner Tim Timmons to complete her transformation. Nichelle wanted her fine limp hair to have more life and lift. Tim talked with Nichelle about going a lot shorter and edgier with her cut. The purpose was to give Nichelle something that was more current and fun but also to release all of the hair around her face to reveal her beautiful bone structure. Tim transformed her hair color into a beautiful soft auburn shade and finished it off with hand-painted golden blonde tips. The warm hair color tones emphasized Nichelle’s complexion, and the shades of soft copper and brown tones complemented her eye color. Nichelle’s new look was now relevant and on point with the latest trends. I always love to see the hair, make-up and clothing when it is all put together. I absolutely love Nichelle’s new hairstyle, and so did she. She had to fight back tears of joy in order to get her picture taken, and she was positively thrilled with her new look. 74
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Do They Always Come Back? BY MAYOR DONNIE HENRIQUES
I’ve often said that you need to keep a few extra bedrooms in your house available for guests and your adult children who come home. Just kidding. Wait, maybe I’m not. Recently, our extra bedrooms have come in handy. First, my youngest son came to visit with my nine-month-old grandson. It was definitely worth the expense of having those extra bedrooms available. The visit was joyous as we got to play with the Donnie Henriques is the baby continually for several days. mayor of Woodstock. You may contact him by Here’s the good part: they went calling (770) 592-6001 home to their own house. While or e-mail dhenriques@ we will miss the youngster, an old woodstockga.gov. saying comes to mind ... ”the best thing about grandchildren is they eventually go back to their parents.” I hope this doesn’t sound too harsh because we really do enjoy their visits. Then my oldest son came to stay with us. While I know this
is temporary, it’s still for an extended period of time that’s more than a vacation. He is getting a vocational license, and it has to be done in Georgia, hence the extended period of time. Those extra bedrooms, again, have come in handy. You see, we already have our youngest, my daughter, living with us while she finishes school at Kennesaw State University. She had moved out for a while, but came back after realizing what she had at home. Don’t get me wrong. I love my children with all my heart. They have all done well so far in life. The oldest (34) just completed his degree in audiology. Number two son (31) got a PhD in Neurology, and as you can imagine, I have no idea what he is talking about. My daughter (22) is on the Dean’s List at school. I have nothing to complain about. They are all good kids. I’m just wondering, do they always come back? If you have adult children, I’m sure you can relate.
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Proud to Call Woodstock my Town BY LAUREN SELLERS
I’m 20, about the same age as Towne Lake, and can still remember when its trees were saplings. Some part of me will always equate Woodstock with large SUVs and manicured suburban lawns, and moms waiting for their lip-glosswearing daughters in Cherokee 16 Cinema’s parking lot. In 2006, Woodstock’s city limits held 8.8 miles of pure suburbia. I can’t say that I appreciated it then, but I definitely do now. Growing up, I wanted to Lauren Sellers is an intern with Woodstock’s live in an area that had food trucks, Office of Economic charming architecture and wide Development, and a sidewalks filled with people instead third-year public relations of children on bicycles and razor and Spanish major at the scooters. University of Georgia. Two years ago, I moved to Athens, and for the first time, got a taste of what I dreamt in Woodstock: culture like I had never experienced before. I loved the weekend farmers market, brunching at vegan restaurants and rowdy crowds of fans in red and black filling downtown restaurants and bars on Saturdays in the fall. My tastes weren’t the only things changing during this time, however. Back home, downtown Woodstock underwent a renaissance, bringing local, trendy restaurants, a variety of upscale, urban housing options and cute shops to the small town. Nestled between quiet suburban streets, Woodstock’s historic downtown now drew me in. Though I had practiced yoga, drank little cups of Cubano coffee and learned what farm-totable meant in Athens, rediscovering these things in the town I grew up in felt a little bit sweeter. It was like a secret had been uncovered. There were home décor stores filled with Pinterestworthy items, trendy boutiques with price tags I could afford and sweet restaurants in historic buildings. This was not the sleepy downtown of my childhood. The Woodstock of my childhood was never a destination. It was the stoplight you drove through on your way to Atlanta. Today, it’s much different. Music and laughter on weekends have replaced downtown’s former silence. Merchants fling open their doors to encourage sidewalk strollers to visit. Suburbia can make people yearn for excitement and energy, and downtown Woodstock fills that void today with its hot Pilates classes, latte art and mimosas. A new sense of style has been added to the city’s small-town appeal, and visitors can find something to fill even the biggest case of wanderlust. Downtown has grown and developed a lot since its start as the hub of a rural, farming community. After a recent growth spurt and some pains, this downtown has become something worth treasuring. Stylish, grounded and community oriented, this place brings pride to its people. No, I never thought I would love Woodstock, but I truly do. TOWNELAKER | September 2013
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Colorful Characters from the Past BY G. LORA GROOMS
I’ve had an interesting time for a few months working on a play based upon the real life of a woman and her family who lived in Woodstock in the early 1900s. Fortunately, Juanita Hughes from the Woodstock Visitors Center, local historical author Patti Brady and Preservation Woodstock have been able to provide a wealth of information to make it all possible or I’d still be trying to figure it all out. But it really got me thinking that G. Lora Grooms is the Woodstock is an amazing town with director for the Elm Street amazing people. Cultural Arts Village. There are families who have lived She has been teaching, here for generations, nurturing the writing, directing and performing in the Atlanta community, providing stability that area since 1990. You can would not otherwise exist. And reach her at director@ we have new families who help elmstreetarts.org make Woodstock one of the fastest growing communities in Georgia. These people are not just numbers. They all have stories of how and why they came to Woodstock. The family story I’ve turned into a play, Mizz Edna Drives on Main, focuses on the Haneys. In 1909, Dave and Edna Haney built a house on Main Street that stands today, beautifully restored. They had seven children of their own and raised a niece and nephew as well. Dave was a cotton farmer and also ran the Haney-Bozeman General Mercantile in Woodstock with his partner William Bozeman. When their barn burned and they lost their horses, they decided to purchase an automobile. Edna became the first woman to learn to drive a car in Woodstock, but most likely in the entire state as well. She was a very good driver and could even negotiate the muddy clay road on Noonday Hill with her Model T Ford when no one else could. She also taught her daughter, Mary Lee, to be an excellent driver. Mary Lee’s son, Haney Howell, became a news reporter for CBS with assignments that included the Vietnam War. He teaches broadcast journalism and writing to this day at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. You know what they say, behind every successful man there is a strong woman, and certainly his grandmother and mother were powerful influences on Haney. Much of this story came from family recollections and reunion handouts. I imagine there are colorful characters in your family history. Is your family’s story written down someplace? Could you tell your family’s story if asked? Can your children? We need to preserve our family stories with all the technology we have available to us. It’s easy to do and so worthwhile! 78
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Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Woodstock City Center parking lot, corner of Main Street and Towne Lake Parkway Information: Contacxt Kyle Bennett at kbennett@woodstockga.gov.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sept. 14
Concert in the Park — Marshall Tucker Band Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Park at City Center Information: Legendary Southern Rock band. Free. Bring a picnic or enjoy one of the many restaurants and vendors. Chairs and blankets welcome. Alcohol is not permitted. Visit www.woodstockconcertseries.com
Sept. 6
Friday Nite Live —The Great Downtown Tailgate Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Information: Wear your favorite team’s colors and head downtown for some fall fun!
Sept. 6
iThink Improv Troupe Time: 9 p.m. Location: City Center, 8534 Main St. Information: All tickets $5. Visit www.elmstreetarts.org or call (678) 494-4251
We are currently conducting our annual membership drive. Please check out mainstreet.org for more information.
Next meeting: Friday, September 27 Sponsored by DCA New Members: Georgia All Stars Gymnastics 575 Insider Rick Palmer CDP LLC Tracy Goodrich Boomer Marketing, LLC All Travel Company Tommy Hilfiger Habitat for Humanity - N Central GA 80
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Sept. 27 - 29
Mizz Edna Drives On Main Times: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 & 28 2 p.m. Sept. 29 Location: City Center, 8534 Main St. Information: Based on the real life adventures of a Woodstock resident who became the first woman driver in town. Tickets are $10 if purchased online in advance; $12 at door. Visit www.elmstreetarts.org or call (678) 494-4251
Sept. 12 – 13
iThink Improv presents All in the Timing Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: City Center, 8534 Main St. Information: The evening will include the awardwinningcomedies by David Ives combines wit, intellect, satire and just plain fun. Tickets are $10 if purchased online in advance; $12 at door. Visit www.elmstreetarts.org or call (678) 494-4251
Sept. 25
Book discussion and signing with Jefferson Bass Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 East Main St. Information: Discussion of the book Cut to the Bone, a Body Farm novel. Book purchase optional.
Sept. 28
Story Time with The Berenstain Bears Time: 11 a.m. Location: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 East Main St. Information: Book purchase optional.
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TOWNE LAKE AREA COMMUNITY OF FAITH Baptist
Jewish
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
Chabad Jewish Center 14255 Wade Green Rd NW, Ste 120 Kennesaw, GA 30144, (678) 460-7702 Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat monthly at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat monthly at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan www.JewishWoodstock.com, www.Facebook.com/ JewishCenter
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: 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. Pastor: Mike Maxwell
Congregation Ner Tamid A Reform Jewish Temple (770) 345-8687, Marci, call for information Serving the Northwest Suburbs Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green Street Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta, (770) 973-3533 www.Kolemeth.net
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
Messianic Jewish
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
Lutheran
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 Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, Canton, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. Christian Education: 10 a.m. Wednesday Eucharist Service: 6:30 p.m. Rector: James B. Stutler
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Tikvah l’ Chaim “Hope for Life Ministries” 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
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 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 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
Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian Church Meets in Kings Academy Church Building 471 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 833-3797 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m., Sunday School: 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Matthew Holst www.genevaopc.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 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
Roman Catholic 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 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
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 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: Dr. Joe McKechnie www.sixesumc.org Woodstock United Methodist Church 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 516-0371 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Claude T. Herbert
Unitarian Universalist Emerson U U Congregation 2799 Holly Springs Road, Marietta, Georgia 30062 (770) 578-1533 Services: 9 & 11:30 a.m. August – May www.emersonuu.org Rev. Jeff Jones
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 Awakening Church 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140 next to Folks Restaurant, (770) 924-4150 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.awakeningwoodstock.com Lead Pastor: Jeff Whitmire 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 230 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, (770) 517-2977 Sunday Service: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mat Garcia www.bridgepointechurch.org 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 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. Bishop Phil Karski Woodstock Ward Sacrament Meeting: 11 a.m. Bishop Jonathan Ensign 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 Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com Empowerment Tabernacle Church 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock, (770) 928-7478 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Pastor: A.D. Hinton www.EmpowermentTabernacle.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 Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw (770) 425-6726, office@livinghopega.com Sunday Services: 9 & 11:15 AM Wednesday: 1st & 3rd, Saturday: Youth 7:00 PM Pastor: John Schubert
www.LivingHopeGA.com, www.OpenArmsWestCobb.com
Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth, (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
Northern Hills Church of Christ 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Ronny West www.northernhillsfamily.org 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. Gene Prince www.rezwoodstock.org Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, (678) 494-2100 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. www.sgcatlanta.org The Church at Acworth 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Jason Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Towne Lake Community Church (TLC Church) 132 North Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Contemporary Family Style Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m. The Walk — Adult Singles Worship: Saturday 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery: Friday 6:30 p.m. Sr. Pastor: William S. Ratliff www.tlcchurch.com Watermarke Church Meeting at Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton, (678) 880-9092 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m., 5 p.m. www.watermarkechurch.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 TOWNELAKER | September 2013
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TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations 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: 7745 Main Street, Woodstock Contact: Laury Beesley, (678) 642-3110 www.CherokeeToastmasters.com Empowered Women Through Synergy Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 8.30 a.m. Location: J Christopher’s in Downtown Woodstock Contact: Shahida Baig 678-445-3900 Facebook: Empowered Women Through Synergy No Fee Referral Network Woodstock Meeting: Every Monday morning at 7:30 am Location: IHOP 8979 Hwy 92 www.meetup.com/No-Fee-Referral-NetworkWoodstock North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Every Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. Location: J. Christophers, 315 Chambers Street Contact: (770) 592-5990
Woodstock Community Business Association Meeting: Second Monday at 12 noon Location: Tuscany, 250 Cinema Way Contact: WCBusinessAssoc@aol.com
Next Step Ministries provides day programs Monday through Saturday for special needs kids, teens, and young adults. Contact: (770) 592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net
Charitable Organizations
Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry. Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 www.papaspantry.org
Ahimsa House help for victims of domestic violence who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 24-hr, (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 www.ahimsahouse.org Chance Afrika Contact: Eric Mwangi, Exec. Dir., ericm@chanceafrika.org, (770) 256 2280, www.chanceafrika.org 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 Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: (770) 928-5115 admin@cchumanesociety.org 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. Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 www.cacadopt.petfinder.com
The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Contact: Edeline Dryden (678) 789-6158 www.thejoyofconnecting.com
Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: office@feedmylambs.net www.feedmylambs.net
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
Funds 4 Furry Friends helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets. Contact: Gina Jeter, (770) 842-8893 www.funds4furryfriends.com
Towne Lake Business Association Meeting: Third Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 615-3350 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 www.powercore.net Women of Woodstock Meeting: First & Third Wednesday. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: info@womenofwoodstock.com www.womenofwoodstock.com
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Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia Contact: (770) 345-1024 Website: www.habitat-ncg.org Hope Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. Contact: (770) 924-0864, info@TheHopeCtr.com www.hopectr.com
Hospice Advantage needs volunteers. Contact: (770) 218-1997 www.hospiceadvantage.com iCOR helping orphans, seeks volunteers. Contact: Lily Colgate, (404) 992-8155 www.iCORorphans.com MUST Ministries Contact: Kendall Jones, (770) 479-5397
Pet Buddies Food Pantry has pet food collection bin at TowneLaker offices. www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County — Call for an appointment for free child safety seat inspections. Contact: (770) 721-7808 www.cherokeesafekids.org
Civic Organizations AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone 50+ 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. Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Contact: Irma Martin, (678) 662-2366 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 info line: (770) 592-3535 http://jslwoodstock.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 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 Friday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Eagle Watch Golf Club Contact: Charlice Byrd, (404) 557-2218 Woodstock Jaycees Meeting: First Tuesday & Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: (404) 690-4452 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: lodge.info@woodstocklodge246.org Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 12 noon Location: Folks Contact: Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158
www.cherokeehams.com Cherokee County Arts Center Location: 94 North Street, Canton Contact: (770) 704-6244 www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee County Saddle Club www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Co. Social Adventures Group www.TCCSAG.org Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller hockey Website: www.cherokeehockey.org Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701 www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association Website: www.cherokeelacrosse.com Crossfit WOD Club Meeting: Daily for the “Work Out of the Day” Contact: www.crossfitgarage.com
Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Woodstock Senior Center Contact: Andrew Yrabedra, (404) 663-4663
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
Political Organizations
Neighbors & Newcomers of Towne Lake Contact: Ellen Kayton, (678) 494-6005 www.nntl.org
Cherokee County Democrat Party Meeting: Second Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Holly Springs Train Depot www.cherokeedems.com Cherokee County Republican Party Meeting: Second Saturday at 9 a.m. Location: Winchesters Woodfire Grill Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli (770)592-6545 Republican Women of Cherokee County Meeting: www.rwccga.com Contact: (678) 520-2236
Recreation & Hobbies Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, www.artsalliancega.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 www.addlaughter.com Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meeting Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road
Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization. Location: Wildlife Action, 2075 Kellogg Creek Contact: WLA Office, (770) 924-7464 www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com
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 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 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 CASA for Children Inc. provides child advocacy to abused and neglected children through trained community volunteers.
Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casaforchildren.org Cherokee County Family Child Care Association Contact: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee Co. Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. Contact: Marie Blackwell, (770) 378-0759, mblackwell@fosteroradopt.org www.fosteroradopt.org Cherokee County Lupus Support Group Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: New Light Church Hall Contact: Pam Bennett, (404) 975-7580 C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: mailbox@chooseofwoodstockga.org Georgia Canines for Independence www.gcidogs.org Contact: (404) 824-4637 GRANDparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. (nursery available) Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta Contact: Jeannie, (770) 919-9275 Jewish Havurah Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687 La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: First Tuesday at 10 a.m. & Third Wed. 7p.m. Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church Contacts: Marguerite, (678) 315-7686 Megan, (770) 517-0191 MOMS Club Towne Lake — 30188-30189 https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock/ Email: momscluboftownelake@gmail.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meeting: Second & Fourth Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Location: Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: (770) 924-4777 Spirit of Success Career Clothing Connection Provides professional business attire at no cost. Contact: (770) 956-0711. Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group Meeting: Second & Fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899 Towne Lake Area Moms Group www.TowneLakeArea.com Unlimited Possibilities, support group for stroke and brain injury survivors Meeting: First Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center Contact: Kelly (678) 677-2589
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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government President Barack Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://chambliss.senate.gov
Senator Johnny Isakson (R)
1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Tom Price (R) District 6
85-C Mill St., Suite 300 Roswell, GA 30075 http://tom.house.gov
Rep. Rob Woodall (R) District 7
75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 http://woodall.house.gov
Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R) District 11
100 North Street Suite 150, Canton, GA 30114 http://gingrey.house.gov
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461 (202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090 (202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990
Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 brandon.beach@senate.ga.gov Sen. Jack Murphy (R) District 27
e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
(404) 656-0034 (404) 463-1378 (770) 887-1960 fax: (770) 205-0602 (678) 523-8570
Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21
(678) 576-2644
scot@turnerforhouse.com
Rep. Calvin Hill (R) District 22 calvin.hill@house.ga.gov
State Court: Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr.
Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris
(404) 463-7778
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240 (678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490 (678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6431 (678) 493-6431
(678) 493-6160
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lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Harry Johnston (R) District 1 Ray Gunnin (R) District 2 rgunnin@cherokeega.com bpoole@cherokeega.com
Jason Nelms (R) District 4 Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)
(770) 735-8055 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org (678) 493-4100 fax: (678) 493-4228
498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 rdgarrison@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little
(678) 493-6400 fax: (678) 493-6420
2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 slittle@cherokeega.com Woodstock Annex 155 Towne Lake Pkwy, Woodstock, GA 30188
Cherokee County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo
(770) 924-4099 www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Kelly Marlow (R) District 1 Patsy Jordan (R) District 2 Michael Geist (R) District 3
Probate Court:
Chief Judge John B. Sumner Judge Anthony Baker
(770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236 (770) 721-6298 x4369 (770) 893-2970 (404) 462-4950
michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Judge Keith Wood (R)
Commissioners: L.R. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman
patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Magistrate Court: Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) Judge Gregory Douds
(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6001
kelly.marlow@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Courts Superior Court: Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
www.cherokeega.com
jnelms@cherokeega.com (202) 225-2931 GA: (770) 345-2931
Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20
michael@CaldwellforHouse.com
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners 1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114
Brian Poole (R) District 3 (202) 225-4272 GA: (770) 232-3005
(404) 652-7003 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.georgia.gov barry@barryloudermilk.com
(770) 479-1488 (678) 493-6511
hjohnston@cherokeega.com
State Government Governor Nathan Deal (R)
Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R) District 14
District Attorney Shannon Wallace Clerk of Courts Patty Baker
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
Janet Read (R) Chair
(770) 516-1444
janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rick Steiner (R) District 4
(770) 721-4398, x4370
rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rob Usher (R) District 5
(770) 928-0341
rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Robert Wofford (R) District 6 (Vice-Chair) robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques
e-mail: dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com
(770) 345-6256
(770) 592-6017
Towne Lake Residential and Commercial Owners’ Association
(Covenant enforcement issues — all Towne Lake common areas) Douglas Properties (770) 926-3086 117 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188
SCHOOL INFORMATION Public Schools Ace 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 Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 385-7322 Principal: Dr. Scott O’Prey 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 Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, Woodstock (770) 926-1662 Administrator: Dr. Curt Ashley www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/polaris
Woodstock Elementary School 230 Rope Mil Road, Woodstock (770) 926-6969 Principal: Kim Montalbano www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-es Woodstock High School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, (770) 592-3500 Principal: Dr. Paul Weir www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-hs
Holdheide Education K-3 5234 Old Highway 5, Woodstock Principal: Tammy Dorsten (770) 516-2292 www.MyGiftedKids.org Lyndon Academy 485 Toonigh Rd., Woodstock (770) 926-0166 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org
Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mark Smith www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-ms
North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw (770) 975-0252 Headmaster: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org
Private Schools
Omega Academy (770) 792-7431 www.omegalearningcenter.com
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 Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth Principal: Jamie Smithey (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptist.org
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
Home School Homeschool Community Classical Conversations Woodstock Director: Cari Lingerfelt carinwoody@bellsouth.net
ed Cherokee County School District s i v 2013-2014 Calendar at a Glance Re September 2 Labor Day-No School September 16-20 Fall Break November 5 No School-Furlough day November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break December 23 - January 3 Holiday Break Cafeteria account information: www.mypaymentsplus.com Aspen: https://sis.cherokee.k12.ga.us/aspen/home.do School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us TOWNELAKER | September 2013
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION Emergency — 911 • TowneLaker • (770) 516-7105 Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce (770) 345-0400 Cherokee County Government:
Animal Shelter (770) 345-7270 Business Licenses (770) 721-7810 Clean & Beautiful Commission (770) 517-7650 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 Courthouse (770) 479-1953 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Senior Services (770) 345-5312 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120
Taxes:
License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Voter Registration (770) 479-0407
Children/Family:
Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 345-8100 Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 The Hope Center (770) 924-0864 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730
Driver’s Licenses (Tues — Sat) (678) 413-8400 Fire Department (District 1, Station 20) (770) 926-7155 Georgia State Patrol (770) 205-5400 Health Department (770) 345-7371 Hospitals:
Kennestone Hospital (770) 793-5000 North Fulton Hospital (770) 751-2500 Northside Hospital — Cherokee (770) 720-5100
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:
Battered Women Hotline (770) 479-1703 Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) (770) 345-7920 Poison Control Center — Atlanta (404) 616-9000 Outside Metro Atlanta (800) 222-1222 Probate Court Information Line (770) 704-2610 Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) (404) 250-KIDS Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center (770) 428-2666
Libraries: www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org Rose Creek (770) 591-1491 R.T. Jones (770) 479-3090 Woodstock (770) 926-5859 Non-Emergency 911 (770) 479-3117 92
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Parks and Recreation:
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
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 Funds4Furry Friends (770) 842-8893 Lost Pets Go to www.townelaker.com. click on lost and found pet button to report missing pet Pet Buddies Food Pantry www. petbuddiesfoodpantry.org 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 Sheriff’s Department (678) 493-4100 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org Georgia Sex Offender Registry www.cherokeega-sheriff.org/offender/offender.htm
Utilities:
Atlanta Gas Light Co. (770) 907-4231 www.aglc.com AT&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 www.georgiapower.com
Urgent Care Facility
Wellstar Urgent Care (678) 494-2500
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(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) 592-6030
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DENTISTS/ORTHODONTISTS
Burns & Speights, PC 181 E. Main Street, Canton (770) 956-1400, www.bsgalaw.com
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Debranski & Associates, LLC (770) 926-1957, ext 306 321 Creekstone Ridge
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Hartman Imbriale Attorneys 77 (678) 445-7423, www.hartman-imbriale.com 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 200 Kathleen J. McGillick, Family Law Attorney 37 (770) 591-5956, www.kathleenmcgillick.com Merino & Associates (770) 874-4600
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AUTOMOTIVE Aspen Falls Auto Spa 6390 Bells Ferry Road (770) 591-3630
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C&T Auto Service 81 (770) 926-476, 9336 Main Street (770) 928-5940, 2348-B Bascomb-Carmel Road Chevron at Hobgood Park (770) 928-6225 5195 Towne Lake Parkway
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Christian Brothers Automotive (770) 926-4500 1930 Eagle Drive, Woodstock
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The Midas Touch Mobile Detailing (404) 625-0117
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Towne Lake’s Carwash & Detail www.townelakescarwashanddetail.com 1490 Towne Lake Parkway
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BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES Best Possible Mortgage (404) 456-2317
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Citadel Professional Services, LLC 52 (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw Hill & Hill Financial, LLC (770) 672-0402 406 Creekstone Ridge, Woodstock
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Renasant Bank (678) 388-5709, renasantbank.com
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CHIROPRACTORS
BridgeMill Dentistry 27 (770) 704-1812, www.bridgemilldentistry.com 3682 Sixes Road, Canton 30114 Fountain View Dentistry 45 (770) 926-0000, www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200, Suite A Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock (770) 926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com 1816 Eagle Drive Suite 200-C
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S. Bruce O’Neal, DDS 71 (770) 924-8848 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Bldg. 100, Ste. 100 Spillane Orthodontics (770) 928-4747, www.SpillaneOrtho.com 335 Parkway 575, Suite 200, Woodstock
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Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD 43 (770) 517-0444, www.BairdFamilyDentistry.com 4595 Towne Lake Parkway Towne Lake Family Dentist Inside Back Cover (770) 591-7929, www.RayMorganDMD.com 120 N. Medical Pkwy, Building 200, Suite 100 Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 63 (678) 224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place Suite 250, Woodstock Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5554 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Ste. 201
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EDUCATION / INSTRUCTION / COACHING Bascomb UMC Preschool (770) 926-0397 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road
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Music Together (678) 613-2048 Park View Montessori School (770) 926-0044 6689 Bells Ferry Road Towne Lake Community Church Preschool (678) 445-8766 ext.203 preschool@tlcchurch.com Towne Lake Driving School (678) 494-2200 www.TowneLakeDrivingSchool.com 1105 Parkside Lane, Suite 1328
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The Sanctuary on Main (770) 365-5106 8744 Main Street
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The Sundance Massage Center (678) 591-5066 www.SundanceMassageCenter.com
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HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Bryan Plumbing Services (770) 826-5277 Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. (770) 974-2390
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Eastridge Plumbing (770) 516-2977 www.eastridgeplumbing.com
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Exact Comfort Air Cond. & Heating, Inc. (770) 912-0552 www.exactcomfort.com
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Flooring Zone (855) 344-ZONE www.FlooringZoneOnline.com
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Georgia Floors 70 (770) 516-3227 1105 Parkside Lane Suite 1338, Woodstock
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Mr. Junk (678) Mr-Junk1
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Nelson Exteriors (678) 283-8171
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Pike’s Professional Painting (770) 516-0045
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Plumbing Doctor, The (770) 516-9000
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Precision Painting (678) 234-9668
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Roswell Woodstock Plumbing (770) 663-0600
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Envision Health Studio 63 (770) 926-4180, envisionhealthstudio.com 101 Victoria N. Court, Woodstock
Rejoice Maids (678) 905-3476, www.rejoicemaids.com
Salon Gloss (678) 483-8900, www.SalonGloss.biz 220 Chamber Street
Handy Handyman, The (404) 316-1490
Optimum Health 67 (770) 516-7477, www.optimumhealthrehab.com 2360 Towne Lake Parkway
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Azure Salon & Spa 38 (770) 345-8280 1359 Riverstone Parkway, Ste. 110, Canton
Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991
Salon & Spa Venéssa (770) 591-2079, salonvenessa.com 8516 Main Street
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
CLEANING SERVICES
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Hammocks Heating & Air (770) 794-0428
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Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation (770) 516-9900, www.discoverrehab.com 2295 Towne Lake Parkway
Perfect Touch Nail & Spa (678) 445-0011 2045 Towne Lake Parkway
Fantasy Nails 6424 Bells Ferry Road, St. 140, Woodstock (770) 926-6411
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Jyl Craven Hair Design (770) 345-9411, www.jylcraven.com 7970 Knox Bridge Hwy., Canton
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LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE D&D Landscape (678) 502-0549
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Evergreen Grounds (770) 262-2190
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Landscape Matters 72 (770) 403-5813, www.landscapemattersinc.com Lawn Smith (678) 445-4283, wwwlawnsmithinc.net
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McLellan Excavation & Landscaping (404) 520-0710 www.excavationandlandscaping.com
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Overstreet Lawn Care (770) 861-7272
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RPM Landscape & Pavers (770) 597-5175 www.rpmlandscapeandpavers.com
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MISCELLANEOUS
Marietta Plastic Surgery 81 (678) 494-2380 149 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 104, Woodstock
Escalade Indoor Rock Climbing Gym (770) 794-1575, www.escaladegym.com 3694 Kennesaw S. Industrial Dr, Kennesaw
Northside Hospital – Cherokee www.northside.com
Etowah Eagles Football
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Etowah Eagles Lacrosse Golf Tournament
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Etowah Tip-Off Club
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Taste of Etowah
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Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (770) 517-6636 684 Sixes Rd., Ste. 130, Holly Springs www.northsidecherokeeortho.com
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Court Appointed Special Advocates Cover, 50, 51 www.casacherokee.org
Northside Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine (770) 928-0016
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Cherokee Computer Guys (678) 749-7200 www.ccrguys.com
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Plastic Surgery Center of the South (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net 120 Vann Street, Ste. 150, Marietta
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Papa’s Pantry www.papaspantry.org
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Psychologist John R. Lutz, PhD (770) 592-9065, www.johnromanlutz.com
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RiverFest
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Towne Lake Business Association
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Rausch Family Practice (678) 384-7305
Woodstock Morning Buzz
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PEST CONTROL Any Pest (678) 888-0035, www.anypest.com
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Pied Piper Pest Control (770) 592-9814
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PET/VETERINARIAN SERVICES & SUPPLIES Animal Atlanta (770) 591-0007, www.AnimalAtlanta.com 6449 Bells Ferry Road
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Animal Hospital of Towne Lake (770) 591-9500, www.townelakevets.com 3105 Parkbrooke Circle
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Cherokee County Animal Shelter (770) 345-7270 1015 Univeter Road, Canton
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South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital (770) 924-6746, www.southcherokee.net 513 Sharp Street
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Cherokee Internal Medicine (678) 238-0301, www.cherokeeim.com 1192 Buckhead Crossing, Ste. C Cobb Wellness & Aesthetics (770) 649-0094, www.cwaesthetics.com 1905 Woodstock Road, Roswell Georgia Neurobehavioral Associates (770) 213-3594 140 E. Marietta St., Suite 301, Canton
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Graham Pediatrics, Fitzroy Graham, MD, FAAP 43 (770) 485-9670, www.grahampediatrics.com 105 Mirramont Lake Drive Innovative Health & Wellness (770) 926-4646 www.innovativehealthandwellness.net 295 Molly Lane, Ste. 150
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Butchers Block (770) 517-2225 1025 Rose Creek Drive
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Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills (770) 926-6097 1003 Towne Lake Hills East
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Shefa Urgent Care & Wellness 65 (678) 245-6244 2000 Village Professional Dr. Suite 200, Canton
FREIGHT Kitchen and Tap (770) 924-0144, www.freightkitchen.com 251 E. Main Street
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Towne Lake Family Pharmacy (770) 635-7697 2045 Towne Lake Parkway, Ste. 110
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Hacienda Vieja 290 Molly Lane, Woodstock (770) 517-7958
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Village Podiatry (770) 928-9263 1198 Buckhead Crossing, Suite D.
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Rebound Physical Therapy (678) 445-9799
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Wellstar (770) 956-STAR, wellstar.org
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Woodstock Physical Therapy (770) 516-9191, www.woodstockpt.com 1816 Eagle Drie, Bldg. 100 Ste.C
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PHOTOGRAPHERS Kim Bates Photography www.KimBatesPhotoArt.com
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Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson (404) 954-2486 www.kurtandsheila.com
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Prudential Georgia Realty The Tomlinson Team (770) 365-6193, (678) 494-2953
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Skyline Properties Group 33 (678) 978-1858, www.skylinepropetiesga.com 25
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REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES
PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
The Max (678) 324-6245 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Ste. 540
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The Village at Towne Lake Patti Bachtel, (404) 483-1814
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RECREATION AND FITNESS Bowen’s Tiger Rock Academy (770) 516-4883 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Ste. 540 Elm Street Cultural Arts Village (678) 494-4251
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ICE Sushi & Tapas Bar 380 Chambers Street (770) 672-6334, www.icemartinibar.com
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Jump Kitchen & Saloon 3 1085 Buckhead Crossing, Woodstock (678) 388-7717, www.jumpkitchensaloon.com www.facebook.com/JumpRestaurants Papa P’s 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy. (770) 592-3100, papa-ps.com
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Small Cakes — A Cupcakery 2035 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 110 (678) 324-1910
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RETAILERS Branch Boutique (770) 517-1505 2295 Towne Lake Parkway
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Diamonds R Forever 48 4200 Wade Green Road, Ste. 212, Kennesaw (770) 422-0845, www.diamondsrforever.net DISMERO Redline Inside Front 470 Chamber Street, Woodstock 9678) 398-4008, www.DISMERO.com Gifted Ferret, The 69 (770) 693-5889, www.TheGiftedFerret.com 1910 Eagle Dr. Ste. 400
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Marietta Plastic Surgery
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Aspen Falls Auto Spa
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Mr. Junk
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Azure Salon & Spa
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Nelson Exteriors
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Bowen’s Tiger Rock Academy
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Overstreet Lawn Care
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Optimum Health
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C&T Auto Service
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Papa P’s
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Chevron at Hobgood
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Perfect Touch Nail and Spa
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Carpet Dry Tech
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Plastic Surgery Center of the South
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Christian Brothers Automotive
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Rejoice Maids
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Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
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Roswell Woodstock Plumbing
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Eastridge Plumbing
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Small Cakes
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Envision Health Studio
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The Gifted Ferret
Exact Comfort Air Conditioning & Heating
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The Max
Evergreen Grounds
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The Plumbing Doctor
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Fantasy Nails
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Towne Lake Driving School
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Flooring Zone
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Towne Lake Family Dentistry
Georgia Floors
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Towne Lake’s Carwash and Detail
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Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock
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Jump Kitchen & Sports Saloon Hammock’s Heating & Air
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