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September 2015 Volume 21, Issue 5

14 Back to School

Lots of smiles on the faces of Cherokee students.

26 Everyday Angels

Accident in Alabama ends baseball career of Etowah grad.

28 Healing and Horses

At-risk youth learn to trust at Healing Hands Youth Ranch.

32 The Right Agent

Proper representation makes a difference in acting career.

34 A County-wide Effort

“Champion” is the most recent movie embraced by Cherokee.

38 Protect Our Lake

The dangers of off-road vehicles to the shores of Allatoona Lake.

52 Pooch Pleasers

Toys, apparel and bathing products for your discriminating pup.

56 Meditation Garden

Create a special place to spend your quiet moments.

68 A Letter from Mom

Local mother shares advice she gave her three children.

Contributing Writers Chantel Adams Dr. John Beyers Siobhan Brumbelow Michael Caldwell Caron Catalán Cherokee Office of Economic Development Bonnie Clark Amy Cobb Claire Frost Dr. Scott Harden Dr. Amy Hardin Dr. Jan Henriques Jenna Hill Jim Imbriale Toni Isles Kurt & Sheila Johnson

In Every Issue

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Sean Kaufman

Around Towne

Venessa Lanier

Community News

Joe Lemmo

Birthdays

Dr. Mike Litrel

Everyday Angels

Rob Macmillan

Community Calendar

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Dr. Scott Miller

TLBA

Matt Neal

Faith

Julius Quarcoo

School News

Bill Ratliff

Towne Lake Dining Guide 74

Lynne Saunders

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Jessica Leigh Smith

Parking Map Downtown Woodstock Dining Guide

Susan Schulz Jodi Tiberio

GreenPrints Trail Map

Van Tran

Recent Home Sales

Advertisers Index

Lynne Watts

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48 & 49 On the Cover

Towne Lake Family Chiropractic. Photo by Kim Bates.

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AROUND TOWNE

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People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Towne Lake

What’s Moved

Nesnick Family & Sports Chiropractic has moved to 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 340, Woodstock 30189. 770-516-2323. www.nesfamchiro.com.

What’s New

Brantley Day is the new community development director for the city of Woodstock. He is replacing Jessica Guinn, who left to become assistant city manager in Dunwoody. “We are certainly excited to have Brantley coming on board with Woodstock,” said City Manager Jeff Moon. “Brantley has a wealth of practical planning experience and his project management experience in his current position will be a welcome addition to our staff.” Picasso’s Corner, located in downtown Woodstock at 9550 Main St., Suite 150, is under new management. The new owner, Brad Dalton, hopes to turn the business into a fully functioning art studio. Drawing and painting classes are currently offered and Dalton hopes to add ceramic and pottery classes. For more information, visit the website, http://picassoscorner.net/ or call 770-591-2707. Vingenzo’s, located downtown at 105 E. Main St., Suite 100, has added new menu items, including aged Angus Porterhouse steak and roasted chicken. Sign up to be on the email list and receive information about weekly featured menu items: mail@vingenzos.com. Reservations are not required, but are recommended. 770-924-9133. www.vingenzos.com.

What’s Open

The renovated Woodstock campus of Chattahoochee Technical College (CTC) opened in time for the fall semester. “The location of this campus will truly impact the Woodstock community,” CTC President Dr. Ron Newcomb said. “In terms of a public college in the county, we’re it. The population of Cherokee County is roughly a quarter of a million, and we already had 1,800 Cherokee residents taking one or more classes this past spring. I believe everyone will benefit from this updated campus.” A community open house is scheduled for 4 p.m. Oct. 22. The campus is located at 8371 Main St. in Woodstock.

What’s Coming

The grand opening of Pie Bar, 8720 Main St. in downtown Woodstock, is scheduled for Sept. 1. Coupons for a 10 percent discount will available in the shop Sept. 1 through 6. www. orderpiebar.com. Planet Fitness is planning to open a location at 299 Molly Lane, the site of the former Office Depot near Lowe’s off Highway 92 in Woodstock. 4

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The city of Woodstock should break ground on the new Woodstock amphitheater in September, after the last concert of the fall season. The venue will have a permanent bandstand, Woodstock concertgoers set up their audiovisual equipment and chairs hours ahead in anticipation of the civic lawn seating. The show. Photo by Darleen Prem. plan is to have it completed in the spring of 2016 before the concert series starts back up, according to Mayor Donnie Henriques. Truck & Tap is a unique restaurant concept that is scheduled to open in downtown Woodstock in mid-September, featuring rotating food trucks, craft beer and wine, and hand-mixed cane sugar sodas. Owner Cliff Crider said the space will have an overhead door in front and two in back, where the food trucks will park. Diners can sit at the counter or bar inside, or on the outside deck or yard. Co-owner and general manager Zach Yurchuck also owns Barrel & Barley. Truck & Tap will be in the spot formerly occupied by the barbershop, at 8640 Main St. Follow the progress at www.facebook.com/truckandtap or www.truckandtap.com.

Kudos!

The Woodstock Summer Concert Series has made the list for 10 Southern Spots for Free Live Music as compiled by Southern Living magazine. http://thedailysouth.southernliving. com/2015/07/15/10-southern-spots-for-free-live-music. Woodstock has made the list on Money magazine’s 2015 top 50 Best Places to Live in United States. Woodstock is also the only Georgia city to make the list. http://time.com/ money/3984495/woodstock-georgia-best-places-to-live-2015.

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings

BB&T, 936 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 30189. www.bb&t.com. Cherokee Theatre Co., P.O. Box 5885, Canton 30114. www.cherokeetheatre.org. The Crest at Laurelwood leasing office, 10247 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188. http://crestatlaurelwood.com.

Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of TowneLaker. She has lived in Cherokee County for 28 years. Send your comments or questions to Candi@AroundAboutMagazines.com.

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Townelaker COMMUNITY BOARD The TowneLaker Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders from different walks of life. Our board members assist us in many ways, including contributing to our magazine and providing valuable feedback. Ann Litrel is an artist and writer whose nationally published work includes decorative art, paintings for private and corporate collections, and writing and illustration for a range of publications. Ann lives in Towne Lake with her husband and co-author Dr. Mike Litrel and their two sons. Ann can be reached at Ann@annlitrel.com. Dee Locklin is a Georgia State University retiree who moved to Towne Lake in 1998. She and husband Lewis are the proud parents of KSU student Taylor. Dee joined the TowneLaker as a contributing writer in 2011 and now is focusing her energy on caring for her beloved husband as he battles latestage cancer. Joe Lemmo is an English teacher and comedian who has taught in Cherokee County for the last 15 years. He performs improv comedy with the iThink Improv Troupe out of the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Theatre in downtown Woodstock. He lives in Woodstock with his wife Justine, and his cat, Wasabi. Lynne Saunders is the founder and executive director of Papa’s Pantry and The Master’s Training Center. Her employment classes are based on a book she wrote, “21st Century Keys to Employment.” Lynne has been married to Bill for 33 years and has three grown daughters and five grandchildren. Dr. Scott R. Harden is a family dentist at Fountain View Family & Cosmetic Dentistry serving Woodstock and Cherokee County for more than 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 A New Place to Rest Downtown Woodstock has a new artsy bench that was bought with proceeds from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scarecrow Invasion competition. The bench was purchased from Wildcat on a Wing in Ball Ground, and is perched at the pedestrian crossing at the railroad tracks.

All Hands on Deck for Lake Cleanup Community residents are invited to take part in the Great Lake Allatoona Clean-Up that will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 12. A volunteer appreciation picnic will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at Riverside Day Use Park, 513 Allatoona Dam Road SE in Cartersville. This volunteer-led initiative, in its 30th year, is a partnership of the Lake Allatoona Association, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and more than 30 local businesses. For more details or to volunteer, contact Dean Bourne at 705-3679898. www.lakeallatoonaassoc.com.

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Art Woodstock Plans Series of Community Input Meetings The public is invited to attend a series of community input meetings beginning 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at The Chambers in downtown Woodstock. Meetings will continue through October. The first meeting will provide an overview of the Art Woodstock mission, vision, process and timeline to create an art master plan. The strategic consulting team will answer questions from the audience. Members of other collaborative arts groups will also be present. All Woodstock residents, business owners and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and provide input. After this initial meeting, drop-in sessions will be held where attendees will see examples of public art, maps and possible installation locations, and be surveyed for suggestions of types of art and locations. These meetings will be 4-7 p.m. Sept. 10, at The Chambers; and 4-7 p.m. Sept. 15, at Mountain Brook Clubhouse (check website to confirm location). A public workshop wiil be 4-7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Deer Run West clubhouse. A meeting is planned for 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at The Chambers to summarize information gathered at the drop-in sessions. For more information, contact Susan Wright at 678-899-0509 or wrightsusan277@ gmail.com. www.ArtWoodstock.org. www.facebook.com/ WoodstockPlanning.

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Volunteers gathered at the awards ceremony were, from left: John Fuller, Betty Tenney, Pat Anderson, Jean Ballard, Toni Chapman, Kathryn Leach, Martha Hughes, Wanda Hollenbeck, Mary Lyle, Marlene Niedermeier, Venette Williams and June Webb.

Volunteers Honored for 1,000 Hours of Service The Northside Hospital-Cherokee Auxiliary recently honored volunteers who have achieved 1,000 hours of service and recognized the 2015 auxiliary scholarship recipients. “Our auxiliary volunteers work hard each and every day to serve the hospital, our patients and the community,” said Billy Hayes, CEO of Northside Hospital-Cherokee. “Their contributions are extraordinary; I appreciate all that they do.” The volunteers who were honored are: Pat Anderson, Woodstock; Jean Ballard, Waleska; Gail Billion, Woodstock; Toni Chapman, Woodstock; Linda Cornell, Canton; Bill Cornell, Canton; John Fuller, Woodstock; Kathleen Gossett, Canton; Margaret Harris, Woodstock; Wanda Hollenbeck, White; Martha Hughes, Canton; Stella Korowotny, Canton; Kathryn Leach, Canton; Vivian Little, Ball Ground; Mary Lyle, Alpharetta; Barbara Maksym, Waleska; Marlene Niedermeier, Woodstock; Betty Tenney, Woodstock; June Webb, Canton; and Venette Williams, Waleska. Recipients of the 2015 Northside Hospital-Cherokee Auxiliary Scholarship ($1,000 each) were Baylee Cart of Woodstock, and Courtney Knight and Amy McCloskey of Canton. The scholarship is open to auxiliary members, Northside employees or immediate family pursuing a health-related educational program as a student in an accredited college, university or health-related technical school. Scholarship recipients Courtney The Northside Hospital-Cherokee Auxiliary began serving the hospital and community in 1961 and is Knight, left, and Amy McCloskey committed to service and education. Today, there are more than 80 active volunteers, who give more than with scholarship committee chair Sandi Taylor, center. 17,000 hours of service each year. For more information, 770-720-5282 or nhcherokeeauxiliary.com.

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It’s Fair Time The North Georgia State Fair is coming to Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta Sept. 24-Oct. 4. New this year: all shows free with admission price. Special guests include Mark Wills, Kellie Pickler, Dustin Lynch, Danny Gokey and Eric Paslay. www.northgeorgiastatefair.com. Picture supplied by Gwen Massey.

Pork & Torque BBQ and Car Show Car and barbecue enthusiasts are invited to the third annual River Church Pork & Torque BBQ, Car Show & Festival Fundraiser on Oct. 3. About 100 cars, trucks, bikes and other cool rides will be on display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trophies will be awarded for competition. Raffles, kids play area, vendors, barbecue, treats and fun nostalgic music will also be available. For more information, call Zach at 770-265-6601 or Walt at 770-380-2121. For vendor space, contact Rita at 678-602-1532. The church is at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. www.riveratlanta.org.

Back-to-School Bash a Success Close to 4,000 backpacks were given to children in need through the 10th annual Give a Kid a Chance - Cherokee back-to-school bash held on July 18 at Hillside United Methodist Church and First Baptist Canton. The one-day event was made possible with the help of more than 500 volunteers distributing: • 9,200 pieces of socks and underwear • More than 6,000 books • Hot lunch of hot dogs, pizza and birthday cake • More than 200 haircuts • 1,768 Bibles • 1,115 medical screenings • 1,000-plus stuffed animals More than 31 churches and countless business and civic organizations donated backpacks and supplies for the children. The mission of Give a Kid a Chance is “Helping children in need help themselves to a better education and a better future.” For more information, visit www. giveakidachance.org.

Volunteers helped families pick out outfits of nearly-new clothing.

First Baptist Canton’s supply of 1,622 backpacks, ready for eager students.

Pay it Fur-ward Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency will be collecting donations for the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. Deadline for donations is Sept. 14 and they can be dropped off at the recreation center in Woodstock, 7545 Main St., Building 200. For more information, contact Lindsey Collett at 770-924-7768 or lcollett@cherokeega.com. Items needed: • paper towels • equine pine bedding pellets • dryer sheets 12

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• dry dog food • dry cat food • hand sanitizer

• Scrubbing Bubbles • Clorox Green Works

Another Way to Give Back The Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program has affiliated with Give an Hour, a national nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to military members, veterans and their loved ones. Nearly 7,000 licensed mental health professionals have provided more than 163,000 hours of care and support to those in need. To learn more, visit www.giveanhour. org or www.connected.giveanhour.org. Mental health professionals interested in joining Give an Hour can complete an online application form at www.giveanhour.org, and a Give an Hour representative will follow up with further details on the registration and orientation process.

MUST Serves Record Numbers This summer, MUST Ministries served 92,868 lunches to children in Cherokee County, with the help of individuals, civic and church groups and businesses. The total number of lunches delivered through an eight-county region was 303,524. Since the program began 20 years ago, more than two million meals have been distributed. Volunteers helping with the summer lunch program make and deliver lunches to at-risk children who may be missing a meal that they would otherwise get during the school year. Four host sites in the county were established as drop-off points for donations of food and supplies, and the spot where lunches were made. Those sites were Heritage Baptist Fellowship on Highway 140 in Canton, New Life Church off exit 14 at I-575, Hillside United Methodist Church on Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock, and Mountain View United Methodist Church on Jamerson Road in Marietta. “No matter what the needs are, it’s all supplied by donations. MUST does not buy food … these lunches came from people all over the county,” said Ranettia Beasley, summer lunch coordinator. “It starts with one person making one lunch for one child, and all of us working together is how the job Preparing lunches in assembly-line gets done.” fashion.

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Aurora Clackum, Leah Schmid, Bella Walsh, Kylie Gibbs, Spencer Petrus and Nathan Woodall go to Bascomb.

Kayla Ard, Woodstock High and Chase Ard, Carmel Elementary.

Willow Bixler, kindergartener at Woodstock Elementary, with dad Mark.

Emma Tallman and Shelby Petrus.

Abbie Parkes, Woodstock High, and Delilah Parkes, Woodstock Middle.

Ten-year-old Bria McCready.

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E.T. Booth students Riley Bowen, Julia Garab, Makenna Golden and Sarah Jade Blake.

Kyle, Emma and Ryan Tipper, fifth-graders at Bascomb.

Abel and Daniel Montelongo at Boston Elementary.

Etowah High seniors in front of the school.

Carpooling to E.T. Booth are Maggie Bradley, Tyler Doese, Collins Sullivan, Caralynn Doese, Laurel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien and Holly Kate Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien.

School ! Bascomb students Michaela Keleher, fifth grade; Lila Hedlund, first; Grace Hedlund, fourth; Will Giles, fourth, and Owen Stubbs, fourth.

Grayson Velez, Carmel Elementary.

Hannah and Olivia Bryant, Cherokee Charter Academy.

Alex (senior) and Mallory (sophomore) Butler, Etowah High School.

Maria Meyer.

Ava Azzarello and Tessa Cammarata Liles, seventh-graders at E.T. Booth.

Ava Truesdale is a fourthgrader at Bascomb.

Maggie and Molly Messerly.

Avery M. started first grade.

Zuri M., third-grader at Bascomb Elementary.

Kyleigh Wallace entered sixth grade at E.T. Booth.

Kenady (senior) and Weston Kilgore (sophomore) attend Woodstock High.

Bascomb students ready for the bus.

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Ben Hector and Ryan Machielsen, back row, and Kayleigh Gordon, Claire Dembickie, Laney Hector, Macie Schieber and Olivia Stockton.

Emma Eagle.

Mattie and Grace Truan, Caroline and Clayton Byars.

Etowah juniors Blaine Miller and Brandon Marcus.

Trey Shaw, first grade, and pre-Kindergartener Olivia McNally.

Kira Latchford, pre-kindergarten.

Olivia Kirkland, Bascomb thirdgrader.

Jack and Arianna Havens attend Carmel Elementary.

Sarah Norris, Alyson Audler, Julia Watkins, Autumn Broughton and Kennedy Anderson, Woodstock High.

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Fifth-grader Riley, second-grader Marin and Karis P., entering kindergarten at Carmel Elementary.

Chase Webb, pre-kindergarten at Hillside United Methodist Church.

Seniors Jordan Simonds, Kenady Kilgore and Sarah Norris, Woodstock High School.

School ! Emily, Madeline and Nicholas Sansone.

Madeline Dodd and Sydney Britton at E.T. Booth.

Fairways students are ready.

Jacob Donley heads off to School.

Cole Ellis seventh-grader at E.T. Booth.

Riley Corona, Alina Frederick, Amanda Bucheit, Erin Whalen, Olivia Hare and Brittany Miller are seventh-graders at E.T. Booth.

Clayton Webb, eighth-grader at E.T. Booth

Nick Azzarello, first grade Bascomb.

Haley Gill fourth grade at Bascomb.

Stella (kindergarten), Ryan (third grade), and Mia (second grade) Bustelo.

Sadie Warhurst, E.T. Booth Middle School, and brother Will, Oak Grove Elementary.

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Library Events Sept. 12 Wildlife expert Beth Thomson, 11 a.m. Hickory Flat Public Library. See four live birds of prey, including a hawk. Learn about the physical attributes, hunting and nesting habits. Families are welcome. A large crowd is expected and seating will be limited to the first 60 people. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 770-345-7565.

Sept. 17 Discuss Healthy Aging, 11 a.m. Woodstock Public Library. Speak with a health care professional from WELLSTAR to learn how stress can affect your health and receive tips for handling stress effectively. Register for this free program by calling 770-9265859.

Sept. 19 Chess & Chat, 1 p.m. R.T. Jones Public Library. An informal chess group that meets once a month. Chess sets available to use. No need to register, just drop by and see who is interested in playing a game. For more information call 770-479-3090.

Sept. 21 Grandparents Get Groovy, 10:30 a.m. Rose Creek Public Library. Grandparents, celebrate your day with a Pete the Cat Groovy Grandparents Day Celebration. Bring your grandchildren and celebrate how cool you are. There will be games and other Pete the Cat-inspired activities. Registration is recommended but not required. Register by calling 770-591-1491.

Sept. 21 Bad Art Night, 6 p.m. R.T. Jones Public Library for teens ages 12 and older. Join us as we create the worst art imaginable. No skills required; all materials provided. There will be snacks, laughs and prizes for the best bad art. For more information call 770-479-3090, ext. 233.

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Makeovers Add to Homecoming Fun BY JODI TIBERIO AND VENÉSSA LANIER

The fall season is the time of year when we look forward to cooler temperatures, wearing sweaters, watching football and the excitement of high school homecoming. Dress shopping is almost as fun as going to the dance. What’s more fun than looking at and trying on all the newest styles? Taylor and Lexi were invited to get their hair and makeup done at Salon and Spa Venessa, and to try on a couple of the new homecoming-style dresses at Brooklynn’s. There is something to suit everyone, from “cupcake” dresses with sparkle to more basic styles. Cupcake dresses, popular in the bright jewel tones, get their name from the swirly skirting made of tule. They often have some bling on the bodice in either a strapless or tank-style top.

Girls who want a sophisticated approach may select a “body con,” or body contouring style, which is a more form-fitting style, and tend to be available in darker colors. The Rising Star stylists at Salon and Spa Venéssa, Heather Henningsen and Kara Wood, decided to showcase some of the special occasion looks often requested by their clients. There are many unique hairstyles trending right now, including bohochic braids and retro-femme waves, as well as classic chignons, buns and twists. Today’s up-do style is definitely more textured, and not as “perfect” and smooth as it has been in the past. Kara’s makeover model, Taylor, has a beautiful, wavy texture to her hair; therefore, Kara used her texture to create a soft, braided up-do. The look is feminine, youthful and perfect for homecoming night. Heather’s model, Lexi, has silky blonde hair, so Heather created a wavy, side-swept ponytail and added a braid for texture - also a youthful, ideal style for homecoming. Esthetician Amy Chandler gave both girls a finishing touch of makeup using Aveda’s new fall palette, Sublime Spirit. The trend for fall is softto-bold; Amy chose a bold Blue Lotus eye color, and a softer lip color called Pink Clover. The look is fresh, beautiful and compliments Taylor’s dark hair and black dress. Lexi’s colorful dress also called for a bold eye and softer lips; Amy chose a nude Sandstone lip color for Lexi. Seeing the transformations of these two beautiful young ladies makes the fall season and Homecoming a time we can all look forward to. After having their hair styled and makeup applied, the girls went back to Brooklynn’s to look through all the dresses. Taylor tried on a black “body con” dress with a lattice-style top. She also liked the burgundy halter dress with the long slit. The one-piece aqua dress Lexi is showing off features really pretty sparkle detail, and has the look of a two-piece set. The price range of the Brooklynn’s homecoming dresses is $29 to $100. Shopping for a dress is a fun and memorable experience for friends and family. We hope everyone has the time of their lives this fall at the big dance!

Jodi Tiberio owns Branches and Brooklynn’s boutiques. Contact her at Jodi@tberioretail.com. Venéssa Lanier owns Salon and Spa Venéssa, and can be reached at salonvenessa@gmail.com.

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Celebrations!

Sydney Bray

Age 10 on Sept. 4 Happy Happy Birthday. Love Mom, Dad, Simmie, Sierra, and Savannah

Sammie Bray

Age 52 on Aug. 16 Happy Happy Birthday. Love Latresse, Simmie, Sierra, Savannah, and Sydney

Lorenzo T. Agosto-Garay

Age 6 on Sept. 21 Happy Birthday and God Bless You! We love you, Mami and Daddy

Samantha Dalton

Kyle Vest

Age 17 on Sept. 26 Happy Birthday Sam! Love Mum and Jimmy

Luke Evan Graves

Born on May 21, 2015 9 lbs 2 oz. and 21 1/2 inches Proud parents Mike and Amanda and big sister Tabitha

Age 6 on Sept. 1 We love you! Mom, Dad and Nicole

Meghan McGarity

Age 10 on Sept. 29 Happiest Birthday wishes to You! Love, Nathan, Mom and Dad

Aiden Thomas

Age 8 on Sept. 18 Happy birthday, Aiden Joel. Always my #1. Love you to the moon and back! Love, Mom

Emily Aesun Ann Nixon

Happy first birthday! Love you to the moon and back, Mommy, Daddy and Farrah

Chloe Okoth

Age 6 on Sept. 21 Happy Birthday! Love, Mom, Dad and Cole

Trey Latchford

Age 2 on Sept. 6 Happy 2nd birthday, Big Boy! Love, Mom, Dad and Kira

Kira Latchford

Age 4 on Sept. 1 Happy 4th birthday, Kira Bear! Love, Mom, Dad and Trey

ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE FREE! Lauren O’Prey, daughter of Scott and Sharon O’Prey, married Patrick Fackler in Augusta on June 20, 2015.

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E-mail to: Candi@AroundAboutMagazines.com October deadline is September 10. Please specify, Around Woodstock, TowneLaker or Sixes Living.

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Bizarre Taxes and Unexpected Effects BY STATE REP. MICHAEL CALDWELL

We all know government can be dumb. One area in which government often exhibits this trait is forms of taxation. It is the lifeblood of the behemoth, and the monster gets very serious about it. Because of that, I found myself on a fun research journey this week. It started with an article I read about Britain’s “window tax.” In the late 17th century under the reign of King William III, Britain found itself hurting for cash. Between wars abroad and a continuously troublesome Ireland, the royal coffers were depleting rapidly. As nearly every government has over the course of human history, the monarchy turned to a form of property tax to answer this need. This bizarre property tax wasn’t levied on the land or the entire structure, and wasn’t even necessarily charged to the owner of the abode. It was a tax on the number of windows in each home and was charged to the resident. The logic was relatively simple: the more windows, the larger the house. As with most taxes, it started only on homes with more than 10 windows (Have you started counting the windows on your home yet? I did.), then shifted to those with six to broaden the base, etc. etc. The eventual result? Homeowners began to brick up their windows. In fact, this tax on windows lasted until 1851 and caused some severe health issues in Britain. In a time when hygiene and cleanliness weren’t what they are today, blocking out the fresh air from one’s home could have some dramatic effects. Who could have guessed that a tax on windows could lead to health issues? Government, in its haste to fill the tax coffers, rarely stops to consider the long-term effects of its decisions. This sort of silliness may happen across an ocean, but it certainly couldn’t happen here in our United States, could it? Here are just a few of the most ludicrous taxes I was able to find this week. In Tennessee, the state government charges what is known as a “crack tax.” Illegal drug dealers in the Volunteer State are subject to a sales tax on the illegal substances they sell. It is levied per gram, and has been valued for each substance. For example, a gram of illegal marijuana will set you back only $3.50 in state tax, while a gram of meth will set you back $200 in tax. How do they enforce collection? If you’re finally arrested for your illegal activity and can’t prove you’ve been paying the taxes, additional seizures and penalties are levied. The most surprising part? They raised nearly $1.5 million on it a few years ago!

In New York, you can’t leave town until you’ve gotten a genuine New York bagel. However, when you buy that bagel, you may want to think twice about having them put anything on it for you. Bagels that are sliced are subject to an additional eight-cent tax at the register, while those that remain whole are left untaxed. How about an example from our beautiful Georgia? Along with our new title ad valorem tax on vehicles a few years ago, we failed to provide for what happens when a new resident moves to the state. That means you could pay your sales and title taxes in Tennessee, move to Georgia three days later, and by moving here you are now on the hook to pay 7 percent of the value of each of your vehicles in tax again. This (often many thousands of dollars) fee has become lovingly known as the Welcome to Georgia Tax. How would that affect your decision making if you were considering moving to Georgia? As you can imagine, there are thousands of taxes across the codes, rules and laws in our states. When government doesn’t consider the long-term effects on behavior and economic activity of the taxes it levies, the results can be devastating. What are some of the craziest taxes you’ve seen around the world? If you ever have any questions for me, please feel free to reach out to me on my cell phone at 678-523-8570 or email me at Michael@caldwellforhouse.com. You can also meet me at one of my Weekly Coffees with District 20 nearly every Saturday at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock. Thank you again for allowing me the honor of representing our families in Georgia’s General Assembly!

There are thousands of taxes across the codes, rules and laws in our states. When government doesn’t consider the long-term effects on behavior and economic activity of the taxes it levies, the results can be devastating.

Michael Caldwell is the state representative for District 20, which includes Towne Lake and Woodstock. He can be reached at 678-523-8570 or email him at Michael@ CaldwellForHouse.com.

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Rob’s Rescues This dog is Nora. She is a mixed breed terrier and is 1½ years old. She likes to run a lot and she likes to play. We threw sticks for her that she chased and chewed. The shelter said she would not be good for very little kids. She was fine with me and my brother. There are lots of kittens in the shelter right now. Some are playful and some are not. There are three older cats, an orange one, a gray one and a white one with different colored eyes. The white one is called Little Buddy. My friend Collins Puckett had an awesome birthday party and everyone bought dog and cat food for the Rob’s Rescues pet food collection bin.

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I’m Rob Macmillan and I’m on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. These animals are at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 1015 Univeter Road, Canton. Contact me at robsrescues@gmail.com

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Community

EVERYDAY Identifying people in need in our community.

Joey Hume, a 20-year-old college student athlete, understands the pain and devastation of personal loss too well. Over the past several years, he has endured the death of his grandfather and cousin, as well as the sudden loss of his longterm girlfriend, who passed away in a car accident. On July 1, Joey was dealt another life challenge to overcome. After graduating from Etowah High School in 2013, Joey received “Who would ever know the a full academic scholarship to greater graces of comfort Montevallo University in Alabama, and perseverance, mercy and was recruited to pitch for the baseball team. He had just and forgiveness, patience completed his sophomore year and was attending summer classes and courage, if no shadows when, on July 1, 2015, while fell over a life?” - Ann Voskamp playing disc golf with friends, Joey unknowingly ran into an unmarked Tracy has not left Birmingham since the accident and electrically charged area to retrieve the disc. A sudden bolt Joey’s dad drives back and forth each week since he must of shock entered Joey’s body through his wrist and exited his continue working to support his family. “Joey is fortunate to body through his thigh, knees and feet, causing third-degree be alive today and we are grateful. We often feel helpless and burns and severe muscle and nerve damage. Joey was rushed overwhelmed but understand that things could have been to University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham (UAB). Tracy, much worse for our son and remain focused on that blessing,” Joey’s mom, vividly recalls receiving the phone call. “I had to says Tracy. There are many financial unknowns ahead. The hear his voice. I needed to know he was still alive,” she said. daily costs of hotels, meals and gasoline wasn’t something Joey was in ICU when his parents arrived in Birmingham. “It they had budgeted for. Everyday Angels would like to show the looked like gunshot wounds [where the electricity exited] from Hume family our love, support and encouragement by assisting the inside of his body and Joey was in excruciating pain,” says with these expenses. Everyday Angels will be accepting gas Tracy. Joey remained in ICU until doctors were certain his vital cards, food cards and funding for temporary housing for the organs had not been compromised or damaged. Since that family. Meanwhile, please include Joey and his parents in your day, he has undergone numerous reconstructive surgeries to daily prayers for strength and patience in the months ahead. repair his damaged muscles and nerves. There have been a few setbacks that have slowed the healing process, including collapsed veins and a blood infection. Once doctors repair his Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since muscle and nerve damage, they will proceed with numerous 2000. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please visit www.everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your skin grafts and intensive therapy. Joey has been in unbearable donations to: Everyday Angels, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite pain, is barely able to walk and has limited use of both hands. 620, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will His baseball career is over. Joey will remain in Birmingham to 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 complete his surgeries for the next several months, followed by aaeverydayangels@gmail.com for consideration and qualification. two years of rehabilitation. 26

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Helping Hands

The Healing Power of Horses BY SUSAN SCHULZ

Scrolling down the Healing Hands Youth Ranch (HHYR) Facebook page, I stopped to look at a beautiful picture of a mare with her foal. The quote on the picture read, “A horse is the projection of people’s dreams about themselves: strong, powerful, beautiful.” As I clicked the share button, I thought about the bond between humans and horses. Horses have played a key role in our progress. In the beginning, they increased our mobility, but as time marched on, our relationships with horses went much deeper. These deeper connections go on at the HHYR every day and are quite extraordinary; I discovered this by watching the young people who visit the ranch as they develop relationships with the horses. The visitors overcome fears, build trust, respect, and self-confidence, improve communication skills and problem solving, learn coping techniques, and learn how to set appropriate boundaries. One mentor, one student, and one horse meet together for 12 weeks, and when they are done the student has the courage and strength to apply these skills to all areas of life. This has been the dream come for HHYR’s founder, Jennifer Golfing Fundraiser true Simonis. She incorporated the Registration begins ranch in 2008, moved onto at 9:30 a.m., with a the Waleska property at 114 shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. Addington Lane in 2010, and Oct. 23 at The Highlands Course has been mentoring youth ages at Lake Arrowhead, 10 to 18 since 2011. With the 486 Arrowridge, Waleska 30183. Awards ceremony and help of dedicated volunteer buffet dinner at end of mentors, the ranch serves 10 the tournament. students per semester. The mission is simple: pair kids who have lived troubled lives with intuitive horses that don’t judge and love unconditionally. The program is not about teaching children to become professional 28

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riders, but letting them share in caring for a horse, helping with chores, and having fun. The ranch experience helps children who have been hurt find that life can have purpose and hope. One young girl, who was abused by her father, came to the ranch lost and hiding in her shell. By the time she left, she was transformed into a lively, bright young woman. Another child who had been bullied at school applied what she learned from Chesney, the horse at the ranch known as “the personal space invader.” After experiencing a bullying episode at school, the child returned to the ranch for her weekly session. She ran to her mentor smiling from ear to ear and said, “I did what you taught me to do with Chesney — hold my shoulders back and speak confidently. When I did, the bully walked away and didn’t bother me anymore!” I heard one parent say that the program saved her daughter’s life. With the healing power of horses, dreams are fulfilled and young people become strong, powerful and beautiful. If you would like to involve your child in this lifechanging program call 770-633-4451. If you would like to help, there are lots of ways to get involved: tax deductible monetary gifts, training to help mentor the children, and a variety of chores, including shoveling horse manure. Even if you aren’t a “horsey kind of person,” you can write newsletters or Facebook posts, or build needed shelters. Jennifer continues to dream big. A new community building is now open for parent and sibling care. Jennifer would also love to add a covered arena so sessions can take place despite inclement weather. To help with growth, sign up to take part in HHYR’s 2nd annual Golf Tournament, set for Oct. 23 at the Highlands Course at Lake Arrowhead. For more information visit www.HHYR.org.

Susan Schulz is a Bible teacher, author, wife, and mom of three grown children. She lives and plays along the Etowah River and loves serving at Watermarke Church.

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Community

Out & About Through Sept. 26

Digging for Treasure: A History of Mining in Cherokee County exhibit at the Cherokee County History Museum, 100 North St., Suite 140 in Canton. The exhibit explores many types of mining, beginning with the Gold Rush of 1829. 770-345-3288. www.rockbarn.org.

Thursdays in Sept.

The September Brown Bag Concert Series of free lunchtime concerts will take place noon-1 p.m. Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. Bring your lunch and a chair and enjoy free music. www.woodstockga.gov.

Sept. 1

All That Glitters and More consignment sale for homecoming dresses, prom dresses, etc. will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at The King’s Academy, 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. The fundraiser is held for The King’s Academy varsity football and competition cheerleader teams. To be a consignor, call Valerie Hoover at 770-317-8726 to receive a seller number and packet. Drop off your items to sell from 9 - 11 a.m. on Aug. 29.

Sept. 4

The Great Downtown Tailgate, 6-9 p.m. in Woodstock. Wear your favorite team’s colors and come out for early autumn fun. www.woodstockga.gov. The First Friday theme in downtown Canton is Cherokee High School alumni night, with live music from the Sock Hops. 6-9 p.m. www.canton-georgia.gov.

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Sept. 11

9/11 Day of Remembrance begins at 7 p.m. in The Park at city Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. The Woodstock Jaycees and the city of Woodstock are hosting the event, which commemorates the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attack with a service honoring those who died in the attack as well as the men and women wearing police, fire and rescue uniforms. Doc Severinsen and his big band will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. at Reinhardt University’s Falany Performing Arts Center. Severinsen was a regular on “The Tonight Show” for three decades. For ticket information, visit www.reinhardt.edu/fpac.

Sept. 11-12

The Georgia Master Gardener Association state conference will be held at the University of North Georgia’s Hoag Auditorium in Dahlonega. Guest speakers will be Sharon Collins of Georgia Outdoors and Kip McConnell of Southern Living, as well as Atlanta’s botanical expert Walter Reeves. www.georgiamastergardeners.org.

Sept. 12

Woodstock concert series presents Gimme Abbey, a tribute to the Rolling Stones and the Beatles (Satisfaction & The Return) at 7:30 p.m. at The Park at City Center, 103 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. www.woodstockconcertseries.com. Yard sale at Avonlea Apartments, 1000 Avonlea Place, Woodstock, will take place 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and feature antiques, jewelry, furniture, clothing, household goods, children’s items, books and more. More than 15 families are participating. For information, call Robin Bridges at 770-591-4603.

Sept. 12

The Cherokee Music Teachers Association will hold its first meeting for the 2015-16 season at 11 a.m. at the Cherokee Arts Center. Events for the year will be discussed over brunch. All visitors and those interested in the association are invited. For more details, contact Linda Lokey at linda@lokey.net. Crafts show at Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway a block off Main Street, Woodstock, will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LatimerHallArtsandCraftShow. Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association meeting will be held 10:30 a.m.-noon in the educational center at Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive. The topic will be the role of the Cherokee Indians in the Civil War. Speaker will be Robert Jones, president of the Kennesaw Historical Society. Meetings are free and open to the public. For meeting details, email Tony Harris at harris7627@bellsouth.net.

Sept. 19

Cherokee Fest, a fundraiser for the International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association, Noon- 7 p.m. at the Elm Street Cultural Arts Space,. For details, 678-372-4321 or info@cherokeefest.com. Reinhardt University 5K for a Day with registration at 7 a.m., and the run/walk at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is $25, or $30 after Sept. 5. Proceeds will support Reinhardt scholarships for Cherokee County students. For more information, contact Dale Morrissey at 770-720-5506 or DSM1@Reinhardt.edu.

Sept. 20

Glorybound Quartet is hosting a concert celebrating the group’s 15th year in ministry at 6 p.m. at Canton First Baptist Church. Also featuring the Michael Lefevre Quartet, Aaron Hodges and ReNay Lee. www.gloryboundquartet.com.

Sept. 21

MUST Charity Golf Tournament at Pinetree Country Club is open to golfers, sponsors and raffle donations. For info, call Cara Reeve at 678-218-4513 or email creeve@mustministries.org.

Sept. 25-27

“Mayfair,” a play written by Joe Frost, will be performed by Reinhardt University’s theater students. For ticket information, visit www.reinhardt.edu/fpac.

Sept. 26

The Artisans Arts and Craft Show will be held at His Hands Church, 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock. www.facebook.com/ artisansartsandcraftshow.

Sept. 26-27

Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday at Boling Park, 1200 Marietta Highway, Canton. The juried show will feature more than 200 arts and crafts exhibitors, entertainers, children’s activities and concessions. Admission for ages 11 and older is a $5 donation. Presented by the Service League of Cherokee County. www.serviceleague.net.

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Oct. 1

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Oct. 2

Bobcat Boogie 5K and Fun Run is set for 6:30 p.m. at Bascomb Elementary School. Runners also can enjoy food trucks, games, and a DJ. Register at active.com and search for Bobcat Boogie 5K in Woodstock. TOWNELAKER | September 2015

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Step Two to Becoming an Actor: Get an Agent BY JESSICA LEIGH SMITH

Here is the process for casting a film: The production team hires a casting director who helps develop descriptions of characters and pull out sections of the script (we call them sides) for auditions. That casting director sends the information to agents and asks the agents to send their top choices. From what the agent sends, the casting director chooses a small pool to audition. Then there are callbacks until finally one actor is cast. Very rarely does a casting director ever allow someone to audition who was not sent by an agent, so you can see the necessity of having an agent. You may want to know how to get an agent. I want to reframe your thinking and suggest you ask instead, “How can I get the right one?” You can search online in Atlanta alone and quickly find 10 or more agencies. Because of this, you can sign with an agent very easily, probably this week. But would it be the right agency, someone who can help you get auditions and jobs? Remember I said that casting directors ask agents to submit their talent? Those casting directors don’t ask every agent to submit: only those with a good reputation for having professional talent. Those agents can be picky, so submission could take six months or longer. Your job is to remain patient. Submit your best stuff to the agents, but don’t sit around waiting to be called in. Take classes. Do a community theater play. Watch professional theater. Taking classes is good for many reasons, but one great reason is it can introduce you to people who may help you land an agent. Maybe your teacher will be so impressed with you she will recommend you to an agent friend. Or maybe one of your classmates will put in a good word for you with his agent. Before you submit to an agent, do your homework. Get a list of films and TV shows filming in Georgia. Go to IMDb. com and look up those projects. Look at the cast lists for those

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projects and look for the actors that seem to be booking all of them. Look at the IMDb.com pages for those actors and find their résumé or read in their bios for information on which agency they are signed with. This is how you will find out which agencies in Atlanta have the most working actors. Now you have a small list of very reputable agencies in Atlanta. Some will be difficult to get into, but some are up-and-coming agencies in Atlanta. Their rosters are not quite as full, but they are respected and do get requests from the casting directors to submit actors. Then, research their websites. A reputable agent will never charge you money to read for him or her or to sign on. A reputable agency also never offers classes or headshots. When you look at the websites, don’t be taken in completely by the projects they claim their actors have worked on. Sometimes an agency’s roster is filled with background actors and they claim those shows and movies as actual work their actors have done. You can be an extra on your own, without an agent. Instead, look at their gallery of actors. Do those headshots look professional? Do they have résumés and maybe even demo reels attached? When you compare the résumé with the IMDb.com page, does it match up? Now that you have researched agencies and decided with whom you would like to sign, submit. To do that, read their website for instructions. Then, follow their instructions 100 percent. If you follow their submission instructions explicitly, you will stand out in a good way.

Jessica Leigh Smith lives in Cherokee County with her family and is an actress and producer. JessicaLeighSmith.com and Facebook.com/NotFinishedInc.

TLBA SPOTLIGHT The Replogle Firm, PC Non-compete agreements are actually enforceable under Georgia law, if written properly. Every will should have a self-proving affidavit, and many could be written to relieve the executor from filing returns to save the estate money. Corporations must have an attorney in State or Superior Court. These are examples of issues that Marc Replogle sees in his law practice at The Replogle Firm, PC, which he opened in 1997. He Marc Replogle. graduated from Emory Law School in 1988, and worked for other firms before opening his own. Marc counsels clients throughout Georgia, Cherokee County, and Towne Lake in: • Corporate law matters, including the purchase/sale of businesses, contracts, LLCs, and corporations. • Wills and probate matters. • Civil litigation, including personal injury and collections. Marc is a 23-year resident of Towne Lake, president of the Towne Lake Business Association, senior member of the Towne Lake PowerCore, on the Kennesaw State University Wesley Foundation Board, a (former) youth sports coach, and a member at Hillside United Methodist Church. When not practicing law, Marc enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife Kristin, who is a local artist, and their two children. Call Marc at 770-952-5000 ext. 20, email him at marc@thereploglefirm.com or visit www.thereploglefirm.com.

Towne Lake Business Association Welcome new officers! President: Marc Replogle, Secretary: Ms. Tyler Verlander, Programs: Gloria Snyder, Membership: Danny Branom, and Treasurer: Kristi Cobb. We appreciate your participation and support of the TLBA! TLBA’s second annual Bowl-A-Thon, our fundraiser benefiting the Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship Awards, (given to one senior from Etowah HS and one senior from Woodstock HS), will be held on January 23, 2016 at the newly local Stars and Strikes! The Bowl-A-Thon is a family-friendly event for ALL ages and levels of bowlers. If you are interested in supporting your neighbors, friends, or your own Etowah or Woodstock student, we need players, sponsors, and volunteers, please contact Gloria Snyder by email at gjsnyder@bellsouth.net. More information is available on our website www.TLBA.org. TLBA’s Lunch-N-Learn Workshop

Speaker: Joellyn Sargent Topic: “Embrace the Art of the Rebound!” Workshops are presented by leading business speakers geared toward our local business owners and supporters. Lunch is included! Where: “The Grille” at Towne Lake Hills When: Tuesday, September 15 @ 12:15-2:00pm Find us on Facebook! www.Facebook.com/ TowneLakeBusinessAssociation Thank You for supporting our community by “Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Cherokee!”

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Community

‘Champion’ Cherokee’s film BY THE CHEROKEE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

We have all heard the saying “It takes a village to raise a child.” It’s a concept that also speaks true to the making of “Champion” the movie, the village being Cherokee County. The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) had the opportunity to spend some time on set with “Champion,” a faith-based film focusing on fatherhood, foster care and forgiveness. In the short time spent behind the scenes, it became abundantly clear that Cherokee County as a community had a huge role in bringing this project to fruition. “This is truly a Cherokee County production,” said producer Steve Hyland. “Since this movie was in the idea stages, our community has come together to make it happen.” In fact, Hyland could not have been more complimentary of the Cherokee individuals, businesses and churches that helped bring “Champion” to life. He explained that along with the sponsors that provided meals and snacks, the majority of investors in the film live in Cherokee. He also credits Dixie Speedway, Capital Race Cars and First Baptist Church of Woodstock for going above and beyond in order to make this film. “We couldn’t have afforded to tell the Champion story without the generosity of these local partners,” said Hyland. Even the fire department stepped in to provide some on-demand rain for a scene shot in Downtown Woodstock. Judd Brannon, “Champion” director, and Hyland first sat down with COED in 2013 to learn more about the Georgia Film Production Incentives offered by the state. Hyland said those incentives made a significant impact on this lower budget project. Gov. Nathan Deal has recently reported that the Georgia film incentives, which have been heavily promoted since 2008 to attract the industry, are here to stay. “We have enjoyed watching this film come together and were happy to help,” said Misti Martin, COED president. COED Chairman Marshall Day echoed Martin’s sentiments. “Cherokee has seen an increase in productions this summer— having a film like “Champion” that is a testament to Cherokee’s supportive community is unique,” Day said. The makers of “Champion” have filmed scenes all over the county, from Waleska to Woodstock. As filming for “Champion” wrapped up, it left Cherokee with a sense of collaboration and determination. As film scouts and producers look at Cherokee in the future, we can tell the story of “Champion,” where the community came together in the name of faith and partnership to make this film a reality. The film is expected to be released in the summer or fall of 2016. 34

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Not Your Average Mexican! The most overheard comment at Papa P’s from new customers is “I can’t believe I waited so long to try this place.” But once people try the unique combination of Mexican and Irish cuisine they are hooked. The blended menu of Mexican and Irish food is the biggest challenge for owners, Alberto and Caron Catalán, but also the biggest draw for guests. The food is made fresh from locally sourced ingredients and almost everything is homemade, including the salsa. Menu Caron Catalán items include familiar Mexican fare such as tacos, burritos and quesadillas, but authentic items like mole, picaditas and chile relleno can also be found. If you feel like venturing into the Irish side of the menu, the top selling fish and chips will satisfy your craving. Being a local business is important to the couple, who say they like the fact that their kids go to school with the children of their guests. They live, work and play in the Towne Lake community and they want their guests to know Papa P’s is an extension of their home. Alberto and Caron are hands-on owners who work in the restaurant and they want their patrons to feel like a part of their family. Weekend brunch starts at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. on Sundays - it is a great opportunity to experience the distinctive menu. You can have pancakes, omelettes, or choose a traditional Mexican dish like huevos rancheros or a traditional Irish breakfast with black and white pudding and homemade brown bread. It really is the best of all worlds. Party platters are also available through Papa P’s catering service – which make for a nice change from the typical catered party food or office lunch. Anyone planning for a holiday office party or luncheon should consider booking soon, since the catering calendar stays busy for the popular restaurant. Papa P’s is also very sensitive to the special dietary needs of customers. They have a separate gluten-free menu. Caron said, “We really cater to our clients with allergies. They can call ahead 36

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Alberto Catalán

for special menu items and our kitchen staff take all precautions—changing photos by J King Images gloves, cooking pans and chopping boards when handling special orders.” The restaurant also recently added two new gluten-free beers. If you haven’t tried Papa P’s because you’ve been unsure about “Mexican with an Irish side,” Alberto and Caron encourage you and say “don’t be afraid to try us.” Once you do, you’ll be a part of the family and you will feel right at home.

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Community

Off-Road Driving is Detrimental to Land and Water BY AMY COBB

As the summer recreation season draws to a close and our water begins to recede, park rangers at Allatoona Lake devote more attention to some of the other management issues we have, one being environmental degradation caused by illegal use of allterrain vehicles (ATVs) on public land that we are entrusted to protect. The public land surrounding Allatoona Lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to assure the conservation of natural resources for present and future generations. The public can help us be good environmental stewards by helping protect this land, especially when it comes to the use of ATVs.

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It is in violation of Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations to use ATVs, motorcycles or off-road vehicles on public lands without authorization. Many of the areas surrounding Allatoona Lake are posted with restrictive signs, and barricades block some access points. However, whether areas are posted or not, it is illegal to ride motorized vehicles on these public lands that surround the lake. Violators of these regulations will be cited and may be required to appear in federal magistrate court with fines reaching up to $5,000. A mandatory appearance in magistrate court may be required if the violator is charged with destruction of public land. Operating off-road vehicles on lands and shorelines of Allatoona Lake results in serious long-term damage to the land, destruction of natural vegetation and wildlife habitats, soil compaction, increased pollution of the lake, and impaired water quality for the hundreds of thousands continued on page 91

Park Ranger Amy Cobb is a Georgia native and has been a Corps Ranger at several locations around the South.

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A History Lesson and the American Dream BY SEAN KAUFMAN

We are regulars at the Century House Tavern restaurant in Woodstock. Gustavo serves us with the greatest level of attention and care while Daniel (the chef) ensures the food is prepared exactly how we like it; he has also mastered the art of listening to us as we dine. Jon, who runs the front of the house, recently came over to our table with a smile and asked how we were doing. “Busy,” I said. “Been travelling too much and am heading to Chicago tomorrow.” My wife Jackie chimed in, “Then, Dubai and Malaysia…” pointing out that I am traveling a bit much for her liking. Jon empathized with the comment about how long international flights are. I asked, “You travel internationally often Jon, don’t you?” Kindly, Jon responded, “Actually, I am third generation Japanese, born and raised in the United States, and have only been to Japan once in my life. My grandparents gave everything up in Japan to chase the American Dream in 1907.” Intrigued by his story, I asked Jon if his grandparents had been affected by World War II. “My Mom was 5 years old when the war started. They were farmers in Washington, and one day, they were told they had three days to sell everything they had and pack a satchel bag. All they had collected and worked for during their 20 years in the United States was gone. My grandfather was singled out and taken away from my grandmother, leaving

her very anxious and upset. They were all taken to a camp and confined for three years.” “Wow.” I thought, and asked Jon, “What happened after the war was over?” He replied, “They were told they could leave the camp. They never regained what they had lost though.” Jon continued. “I used to mow my grandmother’s yard when I was a child. She didn’t speak much English, but I can still remember her saying proudly that the United States is the greatest country in the world! I asked my mom how grandma could feel such a way, considering all that had happened to her. My mother pointed out that my grandmother’s children had become doctors and lawyers, all of them educated and successful. This was something Japan would never have been able to offer them.” Today, as an owner of the Century House Tavern, third generation Japanese and a very proud American, Jon happily lives the American Dream with one heck of a personal history to share. His grandmother reminds us that we do live in the greatest country of the world! Sean Kaufman, an expert in behaviour change, specializes in life coaching and workforce motivation and owns The Texting Coach and Behavior-Based Improvement Solutions. sean@seankaufman.com

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TGIF: The Sounds of Family Night BY CLAIRE FROST

The term TGIF has a nostalgic meaning for those of us who were kids during the era of primetime Friday night programming of the same name. The lineup of shows underwent a few changes and adjustments in scheduling, but the laugh-track, family-centric themes remained the same. “Family Matters,” “Step by Step,” “Boy Meets World” and the like filled my living room every Friday for years. Today, shows like “Modern Family” come close, but nothing can replicate the two hours of familial bliss of TGIF … not in Pepperoni my book anyway. Meat Monster It was during these Fridays that my family often gathered • Spread tomato sauce on the pizza in the living room for dinner, crust, and sprinkle your choice of Italian spices. rather than the kitchen. My • Place sliced fresh mozzarella evenly sister and I sprawled out around the pie. (Space it out. When on the floor in the coveted, it melts, it will spread.) normally off-limits space right • Top with pepperoni slices and in front of the TV, to eat one shreds of pancetta. of every kid’s favorite meals: • Sprinkle lightly with shredded pizza. Mom and Dad, finally Parmesan cheese. relaxed after a long work Bake according to the directions week, sat on the couch above on the package of the type of pizza us with their pizza plates in dough you choose. their laps and we watched TV together. As a family, we

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White ‘Shroom Goddess • Brush pizza crust with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar. • Place sliced fresh mozzarella evenly around the pie. • Top with sliced baby bella mushrooms. • Sprinkle lightly with goat cheese crumbles and shredded Parmesan. • Over the entire pie, add strips of fresh basil.

laughed, talked, watched and lovingly refilled each others’ drinks and plates. It was a modern day, though now a little retro, Norman Rockwell dinner. There was never silence and there was always laughter. Now I’m not sure how much Bake according to the directions my parents actually loved on the package of the type of pizza these shows, but something dough you choose. about them stayed with us. (My sister, regrettably, still calls me Urkel. I’m not sure why.) Just mention TGIF programming to anyone and you’re sure to evoke a fond “Aw, I remember that!” It was upon just such a discussion that my husband and I realized that we both had the same tradition growing up: Friday nights were family night and they often involved both pizza and TGIF. continued on page 91

Claire is the editor of House of Frost, a blog juggling family, fashion, food and furnishing with a little sparkle. HouseFrost.com

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Stories of the Past BY MATT NEAL

When I was about 16, I sat in my grandmother’s house one Thanksgiving. She told me about her grandfather. He was only 15 when he joined the Union Army to fight in the Civil War. He was captured by some Texans who laughed at him for being too young, then told him to go along back home. After the war was over, he moved to Texas. He always said those Texans left an impression on him. Along the way he found some gold, fought bandits, rode with the Texas Rangers and had many more hairraising adventures. The story progressed from history to legend, and I almost asked if he’d had a blue ox. I bet anyone reading this can think of one or two stories that a parent or grandparent, an aunt or uncle has mentioned. Something like Great Uncle Jim who used to run moonshine in his trunk, or Aunt Betty who raised 18 kids, number seven having been born in the middle of the transatlantic crossing on a steamer. You don’t want to wait until it’s too late to try to get the facts and details on these stories. My grandmother was only too happy to share her stories, but I was too young to care. Now, in middle age, I wish I’d paid more attention. But genealogy isn’t normally a hobby young people care about. So now I find myself researching old documents, scouring old letters, trying to find pieces of information that Grandma could have just told me if only I had asked. I talked to

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other relatives, and I’ve heard wonderful stories from my mother and father, from aunts and uncles. However, there are so many gaps. They will say something alone the lines of, “Mama used to say this happened, but I can’t remember exactly what she said.” One thing I know about people is we all love to talk about ourselves. If you ask relatives about their past, they will usually tell you. So go right now and talk to the oldest members of your family. Get all that information straight from them. Tell them you’re writing about family history. Ask about their childhood, about their parents and grandparents, who they were, where they came from. It would be a wonderful surprise to them. I hope that when I’m that age, younger relatives take that sort of interest in me.

My grandmother was only too happy to share her stories, but I was too young to care.

Matt Neal is a freelance writer who has lived in Woodstock with his wife since 1999. He can be reached at www. mattnealwriter@yahoo.com.

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Keys to a Faster Home Sale BY KURT & SHEILA JOHNSON

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The most important factor in getting the most money for your home in the least amount of time is pricing it correctly. A study of last quarter’s FMLS single-family home sales data indicates that the median number of days on market was only 18 for homes that did not need a price reduction after being listed. These listings sold for a median of 98.8 percent of their list price. When homes are overpriced, the inverse is also true; 40.9 percent of the homes that sold last quarter needed at least one price reduction and ultimately sold for a median of 91.7 percent of their original list price and in 131 days. Determining the right price for your home is a delicate balance between a variety of analysis methods and market area experience. It’s not enough to rely only on past sales when market conditions indicate a strong upward or downward trend. Consult a Realtor who is familiar with your neighborhood and market conditions to get the right price for your home. You cannot get the most for your home if buyers aren’t asking their agents to view your property. The National Association of Realtors surveyed home buyers in 2014 to determine how they found the home they purchased. More than 92 percent used the Internet for their search. With so many homes being purchased based on the appearance of photos in the listing online, it is more important than ever that your home be marketed with professional photos and high placement on the most popular online real estate portals. It’s just not enough to have your home on the multiple listing service. To get the highest price for your home, you must prepare it for sale. This may involve a mix of staging and improvements. Industry studies indicate that with the right staging, a seller can add 20 percent to the sales price. For example: $500 in staging could conservatively bring 5 percent more for a $300,000 home (or $15,000). Investors know that a fresh paint job and new carpet ($10,000) can add $30,000 to the value of a home. That’s over a 200 percent return on those repair costs. The goal is to get the most for your home with the least amount of money spent on staging and improvements. The more traditional marketing and social media methods are important, too. Open houses, Facebook posts, print advertising and “Just Listed” postcards to your neighborhood are effective ways to enlist the help of your neighbors to find a buyer for your home. This method of marketing seems to be more effective in a community like ours because so many of the homes sold are bought by other community residents wishing to upsize or downsize.

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Practical Jokes on Neighbors BY MIKE LITREL, MD

One evening I was cleaning my kitchen when Sissy, my neighbor Yasmin’s mother, stopped by. Sissy lives in Florida now, but she grew up in Austria. Over the years she‘s cooked some wonderful Austrian cuisine for me and my family. She sometimes tells stories from her childhood during World War II, when Allied troops marched through her village on their way to Germany. Sissy had come over to say hello and to tell me about her new place in Florida. Earlier that morning, my wife Ann had removed four overripe bananas from the freezer to make banana bread. Their slimy forms lay defrosting beside the sink. They looked almost alive, glistening like huge black slugs. Inspiration struck. Casually I held a squishy black banana behind my back and walked around the counter. I interrupted Sissy. “Have you heard about the giant flesh-eating slugs?! They’ve been falling out of the sky in north Georgia.“ Sissy didn’t know the word “slug.” But as I began comparing slugs to worms and snails, describing the trails they leave, and the little antennae coming out of their heads, her eyes lit up with comprehension. “Oh yes – sloogs,“ she said in her Austrian accent. “I haf not heard about dees sloogs. Are dey dangerous?“ With that prompt, I flipped the black banana toward Sissy. It slid across the counter, stopping directly in front of her. For three long seconds, she stared, uncomprehending. Then Sissy let out a piercing scream. “Eeeeeeeee!“ Ann came running from the other room. The boys ran up from the basement. Sissy was clutching both hands to her chest, her eyes wide with fright. What’s wrong? Ann and the boys wanted to know. But I couldn’t answer; I was laughing too hard. “Doktorr, doktorr,” Sissy finally sputtered, “feel my heart beat, it ees going so fast.” And it was, a little. But she began to smile,

and within a minute, Sissy was laughing as hard as anyone at her being scared out of her mind by a soggy black banana. Yasmin loved the story. However, being a kindred spirit of mine, she was acutely disappointed that she hadn’t been there. “I would have LOVED to see my mom freak out!” A few weeks ago,my son Joseph began cleaning his room after years of neglect. As he was excavating the layers of junk, he uncovered a three-foot-long, realistic-looking rubber rattlesnake. In an effort undoubtedly directed at his mother, he hid the snake under a blanket in our living room. Ann is an old hand at immature Litrel practical jokes. When she unsuspectingly picked up the blanket, the sudden appearance of the snake underneath barely caused her to raise an eyebrow. Disheartened, Joseph carried his snake outside. I spotted the rubber snake the other day when I was washing my car. It lay coiled under the hose reel, camouflaged by leaves. I didn’t think too much about it, mentally categorizing it with the flower pots and yard ornaments Ann uses for decoration. Yasmin came over to say hello. As we were chatting across the car, she suddenly let out a terrified scream. Yasmin held her chest with the same wide-eyed fright her mother had shown. “WHY would you put a fake snake outside your house?!!!” she demanded angrily. But I couldn’t answer. I was laughing too hard. Besides, I think the question kind of answers itself.

Dr. Mike Litrel, author of two books on faith-health connection, is a board certified OB/GYN and specialist in pelvic reconstructive surgery at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. www.cherokeewomenshelth.com.

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Towne Lake Family Chiropractic

1000 Wyngate Parkway, Suite 200 Woodstock, GA 30189 770-592-1877 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday www.townelakechiro.com

r. Kirk Pusey of Towne Lake Family Chiropractic was the first chiropractor to practice in Towne Lake when he opened his office in April 1995. With a desire to be a part of a growing and thriving community, Dr. Pusey also knew there was a need for chiropractic care in the area. Towne Lake Family Chiropractic has been in its current location on Wyngate Parkway since 2000. In May of this year, Dr. Pusey and his staff celebrated their 20th anniversary with a party in the office’s parking lot. In 20 years, Towne Lake Family Chiropractic has grown into a practice with four experienced doctors who use the most up-to-date treatment equipment including digital X-rays, spinal traction tables, electrical stimulation and ultrasound. Convenient office hours, including evenings during the week and Saturdays until 1 p.m., make it easy for busy patients to schedule appointments. Dr. Pusey says it’s rare to be licensed in two healthcare professions, chiropractic and physical therapy, but it’s a definite benefit to the nearly 12,000 area residents who have been treated at Towne Lake Family Chiropractic in the past 20 years. Dr. Pusey received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Wayne State University in Detroit and a Doctor of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College in Marietta. “Our office has attracted many referrals from the medical community due to the fact that I am also a licensed physical therapist,” said Dr. Pusey.

Staff members (from left): Emily Ballard, Tama Stauffer, Joni Ballard and Krista Moran. Not pictured: Becca Carson.

Towne Lake Family Chir Dr. Kirk Pusey

Originally from Michigan, Dr. Kirk Pusey is the director of Towne Lake Family Chiropractic. He has more than 33 years of chiropractic and physical therapy experience. Dr. Pusey is very active in the community. He is a founding member of the Hobgood Park Youth Association and a charter member of the Towne Lake Optimist Club. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys ice hockey and golf. 48

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Dr. Vincent Williams

Originally from Austin, Texas, Dr. Williams received a Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy from Parker College of Chiropractic. In 1997, he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker College of Chiropractic. He offers care in full spine and extremity adjusting and treatment of injuries. He was a massage therapist before entering chiropractic school.

Celebrating 20 Years in Towne Lake! Hippocrates said, “A wise man ought to realize that his health is his most valuable possession.” Dr. Pusey and the staff of Towne Lake Family Chiropractic encourage you to be wise and call for an appointment. Start restoring your health today and protecting your most valuable possession.

In addition to chiropractic and physical therapy, other services that patients can expect include the fitting of foot orthotics, and advice on nutritional products and supplements. In-office massage therapy services are offered and include Swedish, neuromuscular, deep tissue and hot stones massages, provided by Healing Palms Massage Therapy. The chiropractic team at Towne Lake Family Chiropractic consists of Dr. Pusey, Dr. Vincent Williams, Dr. Amber York, and Dr. Rob Holewinski. Staffing the practice with multiple doctors gives patients prompt and accommodating appointment times. The doctors have 82 years of combined experience and are dedicated to restoring and maintaining good health through natural and safe chiropractic methods. The clinic has treated numerous patients who were scheduled for back surgery. Through conservative chiropractic spinal care, they no longer needed surgery and saved thousands of dollars in medical expenses and avoided long, drawn-out recovery times.

photos by Kim Bates

ropractic’s Team of Doctors Dr. Amber York

Dr. York completed her undergraduate education and Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Life University in 2011. She utilizes Diversified and Thompson techniques and has obtained her proficiency rating with Activator Methods. She specializes in low-force adjusting, pregnancy care and nutritional education.

Dr. Rob Holewinski

Dr. Holewinski received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in 2004. He utilizes full-spine adjusting as well as lowforce adjusting with the Arthrostim instrument. He also specializes in nutritional education using Standard Process products.

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Workers’ Compensation Claims – Getting Benefits BY JAMES IMBRIALE

At any given time, day or night, there are millions of people working, doing thousands of different jobs and tasks. Unfortunately, workplace accidents happen and workers get hurt. It happens quite often too – millions of times each year. On the upside, every state requires most employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their workers. In Georgia, a company with three or more employees is required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Typically, employees or their dependents are entitled to benefits for work-related injuries or death. In order for workers to receive these benefits, however, they must follow certain technical requirements. Although every state law is different, the claims process under most statutes is very much alike. Georgia requires that the worker notify the employer, in writing, of the claim within six months of the incident or the claim is barred forever. Keep a copy of it for your records. Usually only employees injured on the job may file a claim for benefits. So, your spouse or dependents cannot file a claim for loss of consortium (i.e. companionship), for example, because of your work-related injury, like one can in an auto collision case. In the case of a work-related death, however, spouses or children may generally seek death benefits and burial expenses.

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These benefits are designed to help fill the gap in the family budget left by the loss of income. So, as a general rule, these benefits typically end when the spouse remarries or dies or the children die. Generally, injured employees are entitled to medical expenses, lost wages or death benefits. The values decided for particular injuries are not as much as one would receive in an auto collision case, but that is the tradeoff for not having to prove liability on the part of the employer. Once an employer knows about a work-related injury or death, the employer will typically notify its workers’ compensation insurer. Two things may happen next: the claim is allowed, meaning the employer and the insurer may agree to pay benefits, and a notice of compensation payable will be sent to you; or the claim is denied. If this happens, you have the right to file a claim with your state’s workers’ compensation agency within one year from the date of injury. Please contact an attorney that exclusively does workers’ compensation law. continued on page 91 James Imbriale and Jeff Yashinsky personal injury attorneys at Hartman – Imbriale LLP, have strictly practiced personal injury law for the past 24 years and work and live in Towne Lake. (678) 445-7423.

Chilaquiles BY CARON AND ALBERTO CATALAN

This is a traditional Mexican breakfast or lunch dish. The first time I tried this when my mother-in-law made it, I was a bit reluctant. It looks a little messy, but it is delicious! If guests in our restaurant are a bit wary about ordering it, I tell them if they don’t like it I’ll take it off the check. I have yet to comp one.

Salsa verde:

10 tomatillos peeled and washed 3 jalapeños, stalks and seeds removed 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon diced fresh garlic 1/2 bunch cilantro Place tomatillos and jalapeños in water and boil until soft and cooked. Strain, keep some liquid. Place in blender along with salt, garlic and cilantro. Blend. Add a little liquid to keep sauce from becoming too thick.

1 tablespoon olive oil Corn tortilla chips (crushed) Sour cream

Queso fresco Eggs (fried) Diced onion Add olive oil to pot over medium heat, add crushed tortilla chips (about 15-20 per serving) and enough salsa to cover. Stir and cook until soft and mushy. Scoop onto a plate, top with a fried egg, sour cream, queso fresco and some diced onions. Serve with rice and beans. Enjoy, Caron and Alberto

Caron and Alberto Catalan, owners and managers of Papa P’s, have lived in Towne Lake since 2008. www.papa-ps.com.

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Pooch Pleasers

AND DOGGIE DELIGHTS

BY CHANTEL ADAMS | CHANLYNNADAMS@GMAIL.COM

On a warm spring day nearly four and a half years ago, we found our dog, Hammy...or rather, he found us. Before Hammy, I had never owned a dog in my life. Now, I can’t imagine life without that furry little cuddle-bug. He’s a ferocious barker, a compulsive licker, and every time I sit down to write, he parks himself right next to me. We are lucky to have him. He’s five solid pounds of stinky joy. In honor of Hammy, I’m featuring some fun products just for dogs plus a couple of our family’s personal favorites.

I didn’t even know Burt’s Bees made shampoos for dogs! I’ve given away many a gift basket filled with goodies for new babies, but dogs? What a find! Tuesday morning carries the entire line for just $6.99 a bottle. That’s nearly 50 percent off retail!

2. I’m embarrassed to admit that someone once told me my

house smelled like potatoes mixed with applesauce. Since then, I’ve invested in a wide variety of odor-neutralizing products. Thankfully, no one has ever told me that my house smells like wet dog, but if they do, I know where to find these soy-based scented candles. The blue serenity smells heavenly, but with more than a dozen scents to choose from, everyone is sure to find a scent they like. Get yours for $10.99 at BridgeMill Pets located next to the Publix on the corner of Sixes Road and Bells Ferry Road.

and with it comes cooler temperatures. One of my pet peeves is seeing dogs dressed as people, but if you’re into that sort of thing, BridgeMill Pets carries these adorable puffy vests. They’re reversible, too! Your bad-to-the-bone dog can totally channel his inner Marty McFly. Like totally. $16.99 and up.

I have four kids, so my walls are mostly covered with their adorable faces. However, we do love our dog, and since I like to treat all my children equally, I figured I could spring for this sweet little frame. Nothing says dog quite like a bone shaped photo frame covered in little black paw prints. If you’re looking for a gift for your favorite pet lover, look no further than Willow. It’s located at Exit 19, next to Five Below, in the Target shopping center. $11.95

I have no idea why a dog would want to play with a stuffed flea. It’s probably the same reason why my kindergartener wanted to play with the stuffed louse my best friend sent us as a joke the year her entire class literally “caught the bug.” Anyway, Hammy loves the flea. We have three sizes − small, medium, and large, and even a green-colored holiday-themed flea that wears a Santa hat. We have no shortage of fleas around our house. The weird thing is, when my brother’s dog comes to visit, she only wants to play with the flea, as well. I’ve got to think there’s something special about this insect. You can get yours at the local Publix for about $5. 52

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Fall Means Fabulous Festivals

Consider the Reasons That You Weren’t Hired

BY LYNNE WATTS

BY LYNNE SAUNDERS

Are you craving a warm funnel cake or an apple dumpling? Do you love exploring local history, or the local musical scene? Do you enjoy browsing the latest creative arts and crafts? Nothing says fall like festivals, and this year, there is a festival with something for nearly every interest. The 47th Annual Yellow Daisy Festival is a tradition that has grown from a small arts and crafts show to an annual international event at Stone Mountain Park. From Sept. 10-13, festival visitors can walk the wooded trails of the park and shop the booths of more than 400 craft artists from 38 states and two countries. A Children’s Corner and crafts demonstrations are sure to entertain the kids, as well. There’s even a Men’s Den, complete with a big screen television for sports fans who don’t want to miss a game. www.stonemountainpark.com/events/ yellow-daisy-festival. The city of Kennesaw hosts the Taste of Kennesaw festival on Sept. 12, with more than 40 restaurants participating. The festival includes activities for children, a beer garden and a cook-off with local aspiring culinary contestants. www. kennesaw-ga.gov/event/taste-kennesaw. Cartersville hosts the 40th Annual Rose Lawn Arts Festival Sept. 19-20, on the grounds of the Rose Lawn Museum, a beautifully restored Victorian mansion in downtown Cartersville. Rose Lawn was once the home of the evangelist Samuel Porter Jones, for whom Nashville’s Union Gospel Tabernacle, now the Ryman Auditorium, was built. Visit the many fine arts and crafts booths or take a guided town of the historic house. www.roselawnmuseum.com/festival. The Marietta StreetFest, held Sept. 19 at the Marietta Square, is an annual fundraiser for the Marietta Museum of History. Stroll through arts and crafts booths, visit the museum for free, or check out the car show during the Hubcaps and History Cruise-In. Children will enjoy the free activities in the Children’s Zone. Make a day of it, and stay until Saturday evening, when you can enjoy local talent playing at the Marietta Grassroots Music Festival. www.mariettahistory.org/mariettastreet-fest. Journey back in time as the Atlanta History Center hosts the Fall Folklife Festival on Sept. 26. Tap your foot to the sounds of musicians performing bluegrass and folk music, while sampling local cuisine from Atlanta-based food trucks. Listen to lectures on everything from the history of moonshine in Georgia to the art of gourmet pickling, and enjoy Johnnie Gabriel’s southern baking demonstration. You might even get to sample a delicious peach dessert. www.atlantahistorycenter.com.

Lynne Watts is an author, speaker, coach, mom and a retired Cherokee County School District counselor. She can be reached at www.lynnewatts.com.

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As a job coach, I have met thousands of people in search of work. All believe they are smart enough, have significant experience, and are fully qualified for the jobs they seek. When applicants are asked why they don’t get callbacks in response to their resumes, their replies often touch on some sort of discrimination: they are too old, too young, the wrong color, sex, or size. Discrimination based on these factors is illegal; however, many people still believe they are victims of discrimination. After recently going through the process of adding a new staff member, I have fresh employment observations to share. Generally, the first impression an employer gets is a resume and/or an online application. Resumes with several pages, typos, misspelled words, or an unorganized format are quickly discarded. A second major mistake is to submit a one-size-fitsall biographical resume, especially if the skills and experiences noted have little to do with the job’s advertised needs. Because of the sloppy presentation and a perceived lazy lack of detail, the job seeker will not get a response, period. Employers will reach out to a potential candidate by telephone or email to schedule the next step, generally a phone or in-person interview. If the interview takes place by phone , it is important that your voice and attitude are pleasant, positive and upbeat. If your tone of voice is negative, the employer will quickly end consideration of your application. It is also important to listen to voicemails right away and check emails promptly. I cannot tell you how disappointing it is to employers when a viable candidate fails to return calls in a timely manner, or at all. Finally, the in-person or Skype interview is another place where you should shine. Things that matter: professional clothing, good eye contact, concise answers, and a pleasant and positive attitude. What not to do? Don’t chew gum, don’t talk negatively about past employers (ever!), and don’t bring up politics; female applicants should not show cleavage. Avoid strong odors such as cigarette smoke, perfume or aftershave. As you can see, there are many obstacles that can cause job seekers to stumble, none of which have anything to do with discrimination. Keep making progress!

Generally, the first impression an employer gets is a resume and/or an online application.

Lynne Saunders is director of Papa’s Pantry (www.papaspantry.org) and the Master’s Training Center. She can be reached at 770-591-4730.

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How to Create a Meditation Garden BY TONI ANN ISLES

Nature heals. Studies show that spending time outside decreases stress, blood pressure and feelings of anxiety and depression, and increases our immune system and sense of well-being. Combine this natural healing power with meditation, and you’ve got a serious recipe for wellness. Meditation or healing gardens are popping up all over in hospitals, spas and therapeutic centers. But you don’t have to visit a facility to experience an outdoor oasis. You can create your own meditation garden at home with a few key elements. Go green. Meditation gardens have one thing in common: greenery. The color green is soothing. It relieves tension and stress, so it makes sense to fill your sacred place with lush greenery. As an eco-bonus, choose plants that are native to your area. Get comfy. Meditation is commonly done in a seated or lying position, so pick a seating arrangement that feels best to you. Some prefer a cushion on the ground. Others favor a chair for back support. Choose whatever seating brings the most comfort and ease. Healing waters. Trickling water creates a soothing sensory experience and masks distractions. While they don’t drown out noise, still-water features like bird baths can attract wildlife. For some, simply communing with animals can be a meditative experience.

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A sacred entryway. Your garden’s size doesn’t matter. What does matter is that this space is designated as your own area for quiet reflection. Garden arbors, pergolas or large landscape stones at the garden’s entryway symbolize your passage from the chaotic world to a safe, sacred space. Light it up. Meditating outside provides exposure to natural light and vitamin D. Consider whether you enjoy meditating in direct sunlight or the cool shade. If you crave sunshine, choose a sunny spot but have an option for shade, such as a standing umbrella, to prevent sunburns. For evening meditators, try a glowing amber lantern. Meditation is personal. Your garden should reflect your unique version of tranquility. Maybe you prefer chimes over running water. Maybe a certain flowering plant inspires you. What matters is that your garden evokes personal serenity. Use whatever elements speak to you and reap the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of your very own meditative retreat.

Toni Ann Isles is a freelance writer, executive assistant, dog- and nature-lover, and amateur photographer. www.toniannisles.com.

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Fluoride Helps Prevent Tooth Decay BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN

Last month’s article addressed the usefulness of fluoride in our drinking water, and the subject this month is exploring how fluoride works to protect our teeth against tooth decay. It is commonly believed that bacteria causes tooth decay, but it is mainly caused by acid. Billions of bacteria in the mouth produce acid, which destroys tooth enamel and causes decay, and damages the area where the gum attaches to the teeth and the bone that holds teeth in place. Tooth decay begins when the protective outer enamel deteriorates from acid. A sticky white film known as plaque comes from built-up bacteria in the mouth and on the teeth. Bacteria comprising plaque secrete acid when sugar from food or drink enters the mouth. Plaque can maintain contact between acid and the tooth surface for up to two hours before the acid is neutralized by saliva. While saliva acts as a buffer to safeguard the teeth from acid’s negative effects, it isn’t enough to stop tooth decay. If you do not brush your teeth twice a day, plaque can accumulate, causing greater damage. At the base of a tooth that has been diagnosed with early decay, there is often a soft white area that resembles wet bread. Such an area shows that calcium and phosphate minerals have been dissolved out of the enamel into the plaque, a process called “demineralization.” Once bacteria penetrate the outer enamel surface, decay can infect the soft center of the tooth. If left untreated, it will gradually destroy the tooth, causing

To prevent tooth decay, fluoride was used in purifying and processing United States’ drinking water in the 1940s and toothpaste in the 1970s.

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pain and the formation of an abscess. To prevent tooth decay, fluoride was used in purifying and processing United States’ drinking water in the 1940s and toothpaste in the 1970s. After more than 70 years of using fluoride, the complex relationship between fluoride and tooth decay isn’t fully understood, but here are a few ways we know that fluoride inhibits tooth decay: Early ingestion of fluoride in children up to 7 years of age alters the structure of the enamel as it develops, increasing its resistance to acid demineralization and decay. While once considered crucial, this physiological process is now believed to be the least important mechanism. Fluoride remineralizes tooth enamel by helping reconstitute calcium and phosphate minerals into the enamel, increasing the tooth’s resistance to decay. The first two mechanisms by fluoride are reactive, affecting the tooth enamel. The third mechanism of fluoride is proactive and directly attacks plaque, bacteria and acid. This principle effect prevents tooth decay by reducing the ability of plaque to produce acid in the first place. Fluoride can reduce the depth of surface grooves on teeth during enamel formation. Shallower grooves do not allow bacteria to penetrate as deeply, thus reducing effects of decay.

Dr. Scott Harden, a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry, has served Woodstock for more than 21 years. 770-926-0000. www.FountainViewSmiles.com.

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Medical Aesthetics + Total Nutrition Center = The couple lives in Towne Lake with their four children, who attend Bascomb Elementary and Etowah High schools. “In building TANC, I knew I wanted to create a place that welcomes the entire family,” said Noelle. “Being close to home allows us to have a better balance all around, and gives us a chance to be a part of an amazing community.”

ou and Noelle Tenaglia have brought their individual specialties—nutrition and physique enhancement and wellness—together under one roof, TANC (Total Aesthetic Nutrition Center). Clients can purchase supplements and get advice from Lou about nutrition, and schedule an appointment with Noelle for non-surgical face lifts, body contouring, scar removal and chemical peels. Their focus is on helping others achieve wellness from the inside out. “We have always referred clients to one another, and thought that both industries could work under one roof,” said Noelle. “Our vision is for the entire family to achieve balance, health and wellness.” In building TANC, which opened in July, the couple has tapped into another benefit, one that has strengthened their marriage. They’ve worked countless hours working together to prepare their 1,600-square-foot space for this summer’s opening. The walls in the front of the store are lined with shelves filled with nutritional products. The back half is called the aesthetics lounge, where Noelle performs cosmetic procedures. Lou owned a supplement business in Kennesaw for 12 years. He has a bachelor of science degree in biology/psychology from the University of Central Florida and clinical cytogentics from Kennesaw State University. Noelle worked for a cosmetic surgeon as an independent contractor for four years before joining forces with her husband. She is a graduate of Georgia Medical Institute and is a licensed esthetician. Noelle is certified by the Aesthetic Practice Association and Skin of Colors and certified in laser procedures. 60

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Owners Noelle and Lou Tenaglia

Medical Aesthetics Services range from non-surgical face lifts and scar removal to chemical peels and body contouring. The business also features medical-grade skin care products and offers complimentary consultations, during which photos will be taken using digital Skin Analysis. “This technology allows us to print and review the analysis with our patients in order to create the perfect treatment plan that is going to benefit them most,” said Noelle. “I have been blessed to do what I love: the technology we are using today is remarkable. My favorite part of my job is body sculpting. I enjoy watching the skin and muscles constrict, turning sagging skin into a tighter, more youthful appearance, turning a woman or a man’s frown back to a smile.”

Non-Surgical face lift using RF and Ultrasound.

Nutrition Lou’s education and 20 years of fitness experience allow him to provide clients with assistance in determining the proper products to select from shelves that are stocked with diet, skincare, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, oils, protein powders and amino acids, along with pre- and post-workout supplies. More than 7,000 items are available on the website www.tancfit.com. Order before 2 p.m. Monday-Friday from the website to get next-day shipping in most areas of the continental U.S. Medical Supervision The medical director for TANC is Dr. Steven McAlpine, who oversees the practice for the aesthetics, lab work, weight loss and hormone replacement. Dr. McAlpine is a Georgetown University School of Medicine graduate who served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from 1978 to 1991. He is board certified in emergency medicine, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, and has received certification in business administration. Lou encourages neighbors to stop in and say hello: “With Noelle’s techniques and my education and ability to explain product and nutrition, the average person can gain so much from a visit to TANC.” Supporting all members of the military with discounts on products and services.

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How Loud is Too Loud? BY JAN HENRIQUES AU. D.

According to the American Academy of Audiology, of the more than 36 million Americans with hearing loss, one in three developed the hearing loss as a result of noise exposure. Examples of damaging noise-producing items are guns, fireworks, car stereos at full volume, ambulances, jet airplanes, concerts, car racing, sporting events and MP3 players at full volume. Noise-induced hearing loss was documented as early as the 16th century when a French surgeon, Ambroise Paré, wrote about injuries sustained from firearms. It would take centuries for the importance of ear protection from noise to be understood, according to the December 2008 issue of the American Journal of Public Health. Audiology is a relatively young profession, born out of the need to help World War II veterans with hearing loss and tinnitus. Jet aircraft engines produced unprecedented levels and duration of noise exposures that no military person or civilian had been exposed to before. It wasn’t until 1980 that all military branches adopted hearing conservation programs to protect and monitor hearing for military personnel. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandates hearing protection when exposed to noise for a certain period of time, and requires testing to monitor hearing

levels. This program is for the military and for industries where noise levels from equipment can be damaging. Here are some other examples of noise that can cause damage to the ears. It’s important to prevent the damage, which cannot be undone. When is noise dangerous? • When you have to shout over background noise to be heard when at an arm’s length away. • When the noise is painful to your ears. • If the noise makes your ears ring. • If your hearing is muffled after you have left the noise. What can be done to protect your hearing? • Wear hearing protection. There are many types, but they work only if you use them consistently and correctly. • Turn down the volume. • Walk away from the noise.

Dr. Henriques, a board certified audiologist and lead provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock, has been practicing since 1985. www.YourHearingLink.com.

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How to Quit the Belly Aching BY DR. AMY HARDIN

With the start of school comes the start of complaints of belly aches and headaches from our patients. Is it time to make an appointment or can it be handled at home? Belly aches and headaches can really freak parents out. Everyone has a friend whose kid had appendicitis, or knows someone at school who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. This article will hopefully help stop parents and kids from worrying. If your child gets off the bus and complains of a headache, listen right away with body language that shows you’re listening. Then ask exploring, open-ended questions: “How was school today?” followed by questions about the pain: “Where does it hurt?” “How does it feel?” “Why do you think it hurts?” “What can I do to help it feel better?” Everyone feels better with a little TLC, so first try a hug or gentle touch; you’d be surprised how quickly some kids feel better after that. Remember, going from a fun, relaxing summer to the work of school can be a tough transition. If TLC doesn’t help, develop a plan. Lying down and resting for a set period of time (5-10 min), a heating pad or cool compress, or even a safe medicine like a Tums or Tylenol can often improve minor pains. Finally, once things seem slightly better, make sure to

confirm this with your child: “I’m so glad you’re starting to feel better!” It is important to say it this way because it is reassuring that they know you understand the pain is not all gone, but shows they have made you happy by starting to feel better. Kids love to please, and this is an opportunity for that. Quickly end the encounter and change the subject by having something for them to do: “Ok, let’s go color together” or “How about playing dress-up with your sister?” In these scenarios, parents often ask, “How do I know I haven’t missed something?” The “bad” kinds of stomach pains and headaches have much more severe symptoms, such as vomiting, pain severe enough to wake a child up in the middle of the night, weight loss and/or fevers. I’ve said this before: trust your judgment. If you’re worried, call your pediatrician and schedule an examination, but start with these steps first. I bet it’ll save you a visit!

Dr. Amy Hardin has been a pediatrician at Northside Pediatrics in Woodstock for more than 20 years. www.northsidepediatrics.com.

Oh My Aching Head BY DR. VAN TRAN

Having a headache can be frustrating and sometimes debilitating. Despite the cause—and there are many—when you have a headache, you want it to end, and fast. There is a huge market for medications that cover up the symptoms of headaches. Powerful drugs can numb your nervous system so the pain does not register. While these approaches may be convenient, they can cause adverse effects and kidney or liver damage. Worse, they do not correct the underlying cause of the headache. The most common causes are physical trauma, emotional stress, nutritional deficiencies or chemical toxins. Sometimes there may be a combination of these and other factors. The first of the two main causes of headaches is tension. Tension headaches are caused by muscular tension and contraction involving the muscles of the shoulders, neck and head. Often this tension is a result of emotional stress, though injuries

The most common causes are physical trauma, emotional stress, nutritional deficiencies or chemical toxins.

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can also set off a pattern of muscle contraction. The second is migraine headaches, which arise from sudden dilation of the blood vessels of the head. Migraines can be triggered by hormonal changes, foods, smells, weather changes, stress and many other triggers. The headache often begins with symptoms other than pain, such as visual auras, nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. The headache that follows can vary in intensity, but is often severe. The fundamental techniques of chiropractic care are used to improve spinal alignment, reduce nerve irritation, relax muscle tension and improve vascular flow. Trigger point therapy, massage and other adjunct therapies may also be used to broaden the treatment plan. Chiropractors will often recommend exercise, stretching and changes in posture. Most chiropractors will also provide advice on nutritional supplements, vitamins, herbs and diet toward the development of a long-term wellness plan to prevent future headaches.

Dr. Van Tran is a board certified chiropractor with Discover Chiropractic in Towne Lake. He can be reached at 770-516-9900.

Attention Sciatica And Low Back Pain Sufferers……

Could One Hour With Our Doctors Give You The Answer To Your Disc Pain? Now, in Acworth, GA, Dr. Erin Arnold, D.C. & Dr. Amy Valente, D.C. have what may be the most important breakthrough in non-surgical back pain treatment. Before and after MRI studies have shown disc bulges shrink in size – even with the most painful cases of L4-L5 & L5-S1 herniations. If you’ve had disc problems for years, recently injured your back, or you’re suffering with sciatica, you must hear about these new studies. Scientific studies tell us that spinal discs are responsible for most of the aches and pains people suffer from. Discs act like a cushion between our backbones and allow for a space at each level so the nerves can exit the spinal column. When these discs get injured or wear out from bad posture, they begin to degenerate and cause pain. Bulging and herniations begin to form, pressing on the nerve roots. If the herniations occur at L4-L5, they can severely compromise the large sciatic nerve, causing muscle weakness, tingling, and severe pain. The most common invasive treatment for disc herniations is surgery. This costs quite a bit of money. Even with health insurance the patient is left with their own portion of the bill, in excess of $10,000-$15,000, and sometimes more. The recovery time and missed work can be anywhere from 3 to 6 months, not to mention the obvious severe risks associated with all surgery. But here’s the biggest problem… there is a high failure rate of back surgery. One medical study found that on average, 53% of L5-S1 back surgeries fail to produce relief of symptoms (International Orthop 1987.) Do You Have A Disc Problem? If you experience any of the following in your back or neck, chances are your pain is due to a disc bulge, herniation or degeneration: • A vice-like squeezing feeling in your back • Sitting causes back or leg pain • Stabbing pain at the belt line or in your neck • Can’t turn over in bed without hurting • Numbness in your toes or fingers • Fire down your legs • Searing pain radiates into your arm • Prickling in your leg or toes Finally, Some Good News…… If you’ve been suffering with back pain or arm/leg pain caused by a disc bulge, disc herniation or squashed or compressed discs. Until recently, the only advice for many of you suffering in pain was to try what you’ve been told: • Try exercising • Try physical therapy • Try pain medications • Try muscle relaxers • Try pain shots • Try dangerous back surgery • Just live with it If you’re like most, none of these have worked for you or you are afraid of what could happen if you do try some of these. Exercising makes you hurt more, pain medications and muscle relaxers cover up the problem and give you side effects. Pain shots can cause more pain, don’t work or don’t last very long or FIX the problem, back surgery didn’t work, or made you worse. Or maybe you were one of the lucky ones that back surgery actually helped, but now the problem is back with a vengeance. Whatever your situation, you owe it to yourself to check

into a Breakthrough Computerized Non-Surgical Treatment for back pain and sciatic or leg pain caused by a bulging, herniated or squashed disc or discs. It has helped hundreds of people who were suffering just like you. This new treatment machine we are calling “the squashed disc machine.” How “Good” Discs become “Bad” Discs Over time the discs in your back tend to get squashed or compressed, especially if you’ve played certain sports when younger or have a job that requires lots of sitting or standing in one place for long periods of time. Car accidents, lifting things, very physical jobs just to name a few. It’s kind of like a cookie with cream filling, and the cream filling will start to ooze out from between the sides of the cookie if pressure is applied on top of the cookie (like gravity on our spines). Eventually this happens to a lot of us. Statistics show over 80% of Americans will suffer with back pain some time in their life. Spinal decompression treatments are very gentle. In fact, every once in a while I even catch a patient sleeping during treatment! How Does This Machine Work? Haven’t you ever had the thought…”Gosh, if somebody could just pull me apart…I would feel a whole lot better.” Yeah, we know you have. And it kind of makes a bit of sense. Well someone else, actually a medical manufacturer, back pain specialists, neurosurgeons and engineers have come up with just that. A machine that gently pulls you apart, stretches the disc to a certain point that causes a drop in pressure inside the disc (like a little vacuum in the middle of the cream filling) causing the cream filling to suck back in! You’ll simply lie on your stomach or back, whichever is comfortable, and then a specialized belt is gently put around your waist. We’ll set the machine to focus on your problem area – then the advanced decompression computer system will do the rest. Most patients feel better with just a few treatments, and best of all there will be no dangerous drugs, no invasive procedures, and no painful exercises. Does Decompression really work? Absolutely! When you come in we will provide you with studies that show why decompression is a preferred method of treatment. But what provides the best “proof” on how well decompression works is what patients say about it: Just Listen to What Our Patients Had to Say: When I came in North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute I was suffering with Sciatic Pain that ran down my leg. Since starting the decompression therapy I have a lot less pain and my quality of life has improved. I can do more things and golf more. From my 1st visit I felt that I was very important and that my care was a top priority to the doctors and staff. I am very thankful for their care and dedication to my health.Much thanks to you & your staff, Bill Otott – Retired (Golfer) I originally started getting help at North Cobb Spine & Nerve for my Sciatica that ran down my left leg. One of my biggest concerns was not getting surgery. Now that I have gotten decompression therapy I have no more pain and my life feels normal again. My sciatic pain is gone. Everyone at the practice is so helpful and fantastic! I was amazed that I could get help without surgery. Thank you, Mike Morton- Sales Representative

Dr. Erin Arnold As you can see, spinal decompression has a high success rate with helping disc herniations, sciatica, and back pain. In just a matter of weeks you could be playing golf, enjoying your love life, or traveling again. The Single Most Important Solution To Your Sciatica and Back Pain It’s time for you to find out if spinal decompression will be your sciatic and back pain solution. For 15 days only, we’re running a very special offer where you can find out if you are a candidate for spinal decompression. What Does This Offer Include? Everything we normally do in our new patient evaluation. Just call before Sept. 15th, and here’s what you’ll get… • An in-depth consultation about your health and wellbeing where the doctor will listen…really listen…to the details of your case. • A complete neuromuscular examination. • A full set of specialized x-rays to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to your pain or symptoms. • A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free. • An extensive review of your MRI. • You’ll get to see everything first hand and find out if this amazing treatment will be your pain solution, like is has been for so many other patients. Until Sept. 15th, you can get everything listed here for $20. The normal price for this type of evaluation including x-rays is $250, so you’re saving a considerable amount by taking us up on this offer. Here’s What To Do Now: Due to the expected demand for this treatment, we suggest calling our office at once at 678-574-5678.

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Health & Wellness

Benefits of Pharmacy Compounding BY O. JULIUS QUARCOO

Compounding is the art and science of creating personalized medicine for people and animals when traditional commercial medicine may not be suitable. For some patients, compounded medicine can be life-changing, even life-saving. Compounding is highly rewarding for the pharmacist and practitioners. It gives the pharmacist an opportunity to solve some of healthcareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toughest challenges, and provides stories of hope and strength. One example is a story about a 5-month-old girl who was burned by scalding hot water. Pracasil-plus formula was used in her recovery to help minimize visible scarring. Pracasil-plus cream is a special blend of silicone base and pracaxi oil from the pracaxi tree found in the Amazon Rain Forest. It has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties designed to heal both old and new scars, and other skin conditions. Another example of successful compounding involves a couple struggling in their marriage, partly because the wife had started going through menopause, and her mood changes, lack of drive and depression were taking a toll on the marriage. She was referred to a functional medicine doctor, who started her on natural bio-identical hormone replacement. After several months of using compounded progesterone, thyroid capsules and topical estradiol cream, her symptoms were minimized.

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The most dramatic stories we hear about involve the relief patients get from using topical pain cream. These products are made from various strengths and combinations of ketoprofen, gabapentin, cyclobenzaprine, baclofen, clonidine , tetracaine and lidocaine. This combination targets multiple pain receptors, and brings relief to many patients. An accident victim who had severe neuropathic pain in his legs was no longer finding relief from his narcotic pain pills. He had not slept well in months because of the pain, and was desperate to find help. After using a pain cream, he called to say he had slept for eight hours the night before and was almost pain free. Compounding can be used to provide customized medication for people who require dye-, gluten-, lactose-, alcohol- or sugarfree medicines. It can also be used to transform pet medication into a tasty liquid or treat, or a cream that can be applied topically.

O. Julius Quarcoo, a pharmacist for 21 years, is owner of Towne Lake Family Pharmacy, which offers compounding and regular prescriptions. 770-635-7697. townelakepharmacy@yahoo.com.

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Your Prostate Playbook Understanding Prostate Cancer

COME HERE. FEEL BETTER.

BY DR. SCOTT MILLER

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. For American men, prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer, behind only lung cancer, and affects one in seven men. Fortunately, new research and improved treatment plans are yielding better outcomes and enabling patients to continue enjoying active, productive lives.

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Know Your Risk No one knows exactly what causes prostate cancer, but research indicates several common factors that may increase a man’s risk of developing the disease:

• Woodstock • Marietta

• Age. Odds of developing prostate cancer significantly increase if you are older than 50. • Family history. Having a father or brother with the disease more than doubles your risk. • Race. You’re more likely to develop cancer if you’re African-American. • Diet. A diet high in red meat and high-fat dairy may increase your risk.

• Canton • Cartersville

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Woodstock Location: 960 Woodstock Pkwy | Suite 100-101 Woodstock, GA 30188

Start the discussion Early detection is key in successfully treating many cancers. Beginning at age 50, men at average risk for developing prostate cancer should begin to discuss screening with their doctor. Men at high risk for developing prostate cancer should begin discussing screening even sooner, around 45. Typical prostate screenings include a rectal exam and a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. If a suspicious lump or area is found during the rectal exam, or if a PSA test reveals higher-than–normal results, a biopsy of the prostate may be performed to confirm if cancer is present. Spot the Signs In its earliest stages, prostate cancer usually has no symptoms. Any symptoms that do appear should be reported to your doctor right away. Symptoms that may occur include: • Blood in urine or semen • Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, ribs or upper thighs • Trouble having or keeping an erection • Pain or burning during urination • Weakness or numbness in the legs continued on page 91 Dr. Scott D. Miller is medical director of the advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery program at Northside Hospital. Visit www.northside.com/ prostate to learn more acout prostate cancer and screening options.

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Faith

The Gift of Listening BY THE REV. DR. JOHN BEYERS

Noted columnist and humorist, the late Erma Bombeck, recounted a frustrating morning of numerous telephone calls and interrupting conversations before arriving at the airport for a flight. She wrote, “There were thirty whole beautiful minutes before my plane took off … time for me to be alone with my own thoughts, to open a book and let my mind wander. A voice next to me belonging to an elderly woman said, ‘I’ll bet it’s cold in Chicago.’ “Stone-faced, I answered, ‘It’s likely.’ “‘I haven’t been to Chicago in nearly three years,’ she persisted. ‘My son lives there.’ “‘That’s nice,’ I said, my eyes intent on the printed page of the book. “‘My husband’s body is on this plane. We’ve been married for fifty-three years. I don’t drive, you know, and when he died a nun drove me from the hospital. We aren’t even Catholic. The funeral director let me come to the airport with him.’” Erma wrote, “I don’t think I have ever detested myself more than I did at that moment. Another human being was screaming to be heard and in desperation had turned to a cold stranger who was more interested in a novel than in the real-life drama at her elbow.

“All she needed was a listener … no advice, wisdom, experience, money, assistance, expertise or even compassion … but just a minute or two to listen. “It seemed rather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticated communication, we often suffer from a shortage of listeners. “She talked numbly and steadily until we boarded the plane, [and] found her seat in another section. As I hung up my coat, I heard her plaintive voice say to her seat companion, ‘I’ll bet it’s cold in Chicago.’ “I prayed, ‘Please God, let her listen.” 1 I invite you to join me in this prayer, “Please God, help me listen to those around me and offer them the gift of Your love and mine. Amen.”

1 - Erma Bombeck, “Forever, Erma: Best-Loved Writing From America’s Favorite Humorist” (Kansas City: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 1997).

Dr. John Beyers has served in the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church since 1987, and currently is senior pastor of Hillside UMC. He can be reached at jbeyers@hillsideumc.org.

Faith Notes Churches on the Move

A series of moves is happening in Woodstock, with congregations expanding and worshipping in large spaces. Here’s a roundup: • Faith Community Church will meet at Woodstock Elementary on 230 Rope Mill Road while building a new church in the area. www.faithcommunitychurch.org. • Momentum Church has moved to 659 Arnold Mill Road, a facility it purchased from Faith Community Church. www.momentumchurch.tv. • The Dwelling has moved to the space previously occupied by Momentum, at 110 Londonderry Court. www.dwellingplacemovement.org. • St. Michael the Archangel Church construction is complete on the new sanctuary, a dedication Mass was celebrated with Archbishop Wilton Gregory on Aug. 29. www.saintmichaelcc.org.

Confirmation Plans Underway

Hillside United Methodist Church is inviting sixth and seventh graders to join the 2015-16 confirmation class. An open house is planned for 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6 in room 2009. Classes begin Sept. 13. Contact Chris Mixer at 770-9244777. www.hillsideumc.org.

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Fall AWANA Programs Resume

Awana Clubs offer Scripture-based programs and games that promote Bible literacy and help kids develop lifelong faith. Many area churches provide AWANA programs for school-age children and younger throughout the school year. Check with the churches listed for dates, times and age requirements. For more info visit awana.org. Allen Temple Church 232 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, 30188 770- 926-6348

Hopewell Baptist Church 78 Ridge Road Canton, 30114 770- 345-5723

First Baptist Church Canton 1 Mission Point Canton, 30114 770- 479-5538

New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road Woodstock, 30189 770- 926-8448

First Baptist Church Woodstock 11905 Highway 92 Woodstock, 30188 770- 926-4428

Sunnyside Church of God 2510 E. Cherokee Drive Woodstock, 30188 770- 593-1018

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Faith

A Realistic Message for Our Children BY BONNIE CLARK

Dear Kids, As we start another school year full of hope and promise, I just want to let you in on something. And I know this is weird coming from your mother, but I’m here to tell you that you cannot be anything you want to be. As it turns out, there are lots of things you probably won’t be any good at. And that’s a good thing. It is true that life is about discovering what you were meant for…about hearing your whisper; but discovering who you really are is mostly a process of elimination by discovering who you are not. The good news is, you have a gift; the bad news is, you’re going to have to cross some things off your list to find it. Becoming who you are meant to be is a process. It used to discourage me that I was not good at math, organization, administration, fashion, decorating…the list is much longer. It seemed that the list of what-I wanted-to-be-when-I-grewup kept getting smaller. Over time, however, I realized that God has been showing me who I really am, by showing me who I am not. I trust that He is refining me. Along the way He has revealed to me my gifts, and when I focus my efforts there, I am happy.

In Romans, the Bible says, “Be honest in your evaluation of yourself.” Exactly. Don’t waste your time doing things you’re not good at - cross them off the list and move on. Seriously. And don’t feel bad about it. I’m not saying to avoid learning or challenging yourself, but don’t beat yourself up if you aren’t good at something; because you ARE good at something. You just have to discover what that something is that God put in your heart: the real you. Gifts are who you are. Gifts come naturally. Talents are great, but gifts are what you need to do: given by God for you to give away to the world. Learn to operate within your gifts and you will be fulfilled. And you can let the list of “things I’m not good at” get longer and smile and think, “I’m doing it. I’m discovering who I am meant to be.” That takes bravery and honesty. You cannot be anything you continued on page 91 Bonnie Clark lives in Canton with her husband Keenan, owner of Clark Salon and Spa, and their three children. She enjoys writing, weightlifting and attending Watermarke Church.

Marriage Moments: A Beautiful Commitment BY BILL RATLIFF

There is always something special about a wedding. It is a unique combination of joy, tension, intense planning and delightful spontaneity. A wedding is a potpourri of complex plans, busted budgets and challenging family members, as well as unforgettable moments. It is a blessed time to celebrate with family and friends. However, a wedding is more than a celebration of love. At its core, a wedding is a commitment. From a Christian viewpoint, a wedding is the commitment to put your bride or your groom second in your life, and for both of you to put Christ first. Paul, the New Testament writer of the book of Philippians, wrote in Chapter One, Verse 21, “For me to live is Christ...” Recently I officiated a wedding at an outdoor venue. The wedding was beautiful. A pond surrounded the venue. Each member of the wedding party walked across a quaint little bridge to stroll down the aisle. It was all perfect except one little catch: The day was bright and sunny but the temperature registered 97 degrees with 100 percent humidity. It was a sweating wedding party. I made the comment after the couple came together to share their vows that “the couple who sweats together, sticks together.” 68

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The key concept, however, is that a wedding is the formal launching of the all-out commitment to your spouse in marriage under God’s direction and supervision.

Date Your Mate: In the nice September weather take your mate fishing on a lake. Lake Allatoona is close by, but Carter’s Lake and Lake Lanier are also nearby venues. Pack a picnic and bring your fishing license with you. You don’t really even have to talk. Silence is golden when you are fishing. My wife’s father used to tell her that the fish can hear you so you can’t talk while fishing. Enjoy the quiet moments together.

Bill Ratliff is the senior pastor at Towne Lake Community Church. He can be reached at 678-445-8766 or bratliff@tlcchurch.com.

School & Sports

The Adventures of Grammar Guy - Part III

4474 Towne Lake Pkwy | Woodstock, GA 30189 770.924.4777 | www.hillsideumc.org

BY JOE LEMMO

Each month during the year, I’ve challenged my students to write creatively. While school was out, I decided to rise to the same challenge I offer my students. I hope you enjoy.

Continued from last month… He kept thinking about the mission and felt confident that he could make a difference. But then he began to get nervous and a bit paranoid. He felt as though someone was following him. He quickened his step, and just as he was about to open the door to his house, someone grabbed his arm! He pulled away from the stranger’s grasp and began pounding on his front door yelling ferociously, “Let me in! Let me in! Somebody!” As hands continued to grab at his arms, he was shocked to hear a familiar voice. “Hey! Relax! It’s just me.” He turned around to find Grammar Guy. “Why did you follow me home?” the boy questioned. “Well, basically for two reasons. First, to make sure you made it home safely, and second, to find out your name. You didn’t even properly introduce yourself to me,” Grammar Guy said while shaking his head in disappointment. “Oh, sorry! My name’s Andrew Sebastian Jenkins, but most of my friends call me A.J.,” he said. “Of course they do. Another attempt to cheat the English language by shortening people’s names. Okay, anyway, don’t forget the mission, and remember not to tell anyone about it – not even your family.” The light to the front porch flicked on, and Grammar Guy stepped into the darkness. A.J.’s parents opened the door and questioned him about the pounding. “Sorry, I thought I saw a spider!” he said nonchalantly, as he slipped past them and ran upstairs to his room. His parents just shook their heads and closed the door. A.J. swiftly got ready for bed, only to be kept awake by his thoughts. “How in the world am I going to contact one hundred people each day? I don’t even have twenty people in my old phone, and now I have a completely new phone without any numbers at all!” Just when he was about to give up, a thought overthrew his doubts. “The class president election is coming up, and this year the campaigning is going to be done strictly through social media. If I run for class president, I just might be able to communicate with the entire student body.”

Open House & Kick-oﬀ Sunday, September 6 9:25 am in the Rock Week 1 of Connrmation begins September 13 Contact Chris Mixer at cmixer@hillsideumc.org for more information, or visit www.hillsideumc.org

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School & Sports

Aug. 3 First Day of School Stats: • 40,141 students enrolled

From left: Spencer Petrus, Jack Strickland, Hailey Roe and Cooper Reach.

Front row (from left): Ashlyn Videkovich and Bella Postel; back row: Madison Mascuch, Haley Peed, Abbie Kallbreier and Marissa Migneco.

Bascomb Celebrates Fourth-Grade Superheroes

Each year, Bascomb Elementary School’s fourth-grade teachers select a grade-level theme. The 2015-16 theme is “Superheroes.” “Everyone wants and/or needs a hero in their life, and one of the attributes of a superhero is that they have strengths and weaknesses,” Principal Kathleen Chandler said. “The teachers want students to focus on what makes each one of them a hero to someone else by figuring out and discovering what their strengths and weaknesses are this school year. Each child is special and has unique talents, and when all of the fourthgrade ‘heroes’ work together, they are the ‘Ultimate Super Power!’”

Young Runner Wins Big

Kali Terza, a seventh-grader at E.T. Booth Middle School, placed fourth in both the 100- and 200- meter races at state and regional competitions. She went on to the National Junior Olympics where she placed 15th in the 100- meter and 22nd in the 200meter️. Kali runs for the Etowah Youth Track team. Kali Terza.

• 44 schools and centers, • 4,500 employees • 2,500 teachers • 369 buses

Acts of Kindness Kick Off New School Year Many students at Cherokee Charter Academy spent their summer participating in good deeds. The initiative, known as #GLOWKID (Generously Leading Others With Kind Interactions Daily), encouraged students in grades kindergarten through 8th grade to exhibit acts of kindness − big and small − which including: • Raising money for charitable organizations such as UNICEF • Helping feed hungry families in Cherokee County • Collecting shoes for Soles4Souls • Donating hair to Wigs for Kids • Helping fill hundreds of backpacks for Cherokee County students in need • Sending birthday money to Nepal earthquake victims Fourth-grader, Anna Gregg with Now that students are back at school, they plan to continue some of the shoes collected for the #GLOWKID program throughout the year. Sole4Souls.

School District Welcomes New Teachers with Camp Cherokee Newly hired teachers were welcomed into the Cherokee County School District with an invitation to attend Camp Cherokee 2015. The optional two-day training experience is designed to offer immediate support and information to first-year teachers starting their career in Cherokee County. Of the 111 eligible, new teachers, 106 participated in the program, which was held this summer at Teasley Middle School. Thirty sessions were offered on topics including: technology training, Special Education program information, TKES (Teacher Keys Effectiveness System) Evaluations, Georgia Standards of Excellence, classroom accountability and mentor teacher support. More than 100 new teachers attended the Camp Cherokee 2015 professional development program. 70

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Players Honor Former Teammate The 8U Twin Creeks Twisters All-Star softball team played this summer in honor of Juliette Lyng, an 11-year-old from Woodstock and former softball player at Twin Creeks, who lost her battle this summer with MDS (myelodysplastic disease), a rare blood disease. The girls, coached by head coach Chris Trost, and assistant coaches Robert Pavese, Brian Reed, Dan Pesavento and Keisha Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hearn, won first place in the state tournament. Players wore a yellow sock on their left foot with their uniform throughout the state tournament to show their support for Juliette and her family.

The 8U Twin Creeks Twisters

Hobgood Teams Walk Away With Wins

Several teams from the Hobgood Baseball program had big wins over the summer. The 6U Hobgood Storm won the Rick Honeycutt World Series in Chattanooga, Tenn. The roster included Brock Burrus, Samuel Smith, Brayden Gay, Heath Ward, Brantley Walker, Sebastian Ulmer, Nick Pacini, Danny Palmese, Will Kingston, Thomas Toole, Conner Smith and Jackson Beatty. The coaches were Josh Ward, Kurt Beatty, Tom Pacini, Ben Smith, Craig Kingston and Bennett Toole. The 6U Heat All-Star Team beat the Kennesaw Generals 17-16 to win the Dizzy Dean State Championship. Players included: Brady Slaats, Preston Schug, Jack Coleman, Jack Wootton, Braylon Luster, Brody Stewart, Nolan Shakar, Christopher Bryce, Dawson Lowit, Brady Hester, Brandon Holstein, Benjamin Gebhart and Jonathon Orefice (not pictured). Coaches were: Scott Schug, Kris Wootton, John Gebhart, Todd Holstein and Steve Shakar. The 9U Heat All-Star team was the silver bracket champion of the All-Star Baseball World Series in Douglasville, Ga. The team won two tournament championships, one runner-up and a World Series Championship, ending the season with a record of 2111. Players included: Jacob Johnson, Landon Robinson, Michael Mullinax, Paul Marshall, Cooper Gilreath, Rush Bridges, Mason Duckworth, Matt Steadham, Alec Charles, Devan Hutchinson, Blake Schappert and Hunter Jackson. Coaches were: Head Coach Joey Johnson, Ian Duckworth, David Mullinax, Michael Robinson and Mike Hipps. Hobgood Baseball is one of the premier Dizzy Dean programs in the state of Georgia. Its goal is to provide, maintain and develop quality and wholesome youth recreational sports activities and facilities for both girls and boys in our community. Coaches and volunteers place an emphasis on teaching fundamental skills and sportsmanship to the players.

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Casual and Upscale Dine-In Restaurants

CUISINE

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Cheeseburger Bobby’s, 2295 Towne Lake Parkway 678-494-3200, cheeseburgerbobbys.com

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Chili’s Bar & Grill, 1460 Towne Lake Parkway 770-592-7676, chilis.com

American

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Chinese

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American Irish

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Mexican

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JD’s Barbeque, 6557 Bells Ferry Road 678-445-7730, jdsbbq.com

Barbeque

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Jersey’s Sports Bar, 6426 Bells Ferry Road 770-790-5740

American

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Sun. Brunch

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LongHorn, 1420 Towne Lake Parkway 770-924-5494, longhornsteakhouse.com

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Marco’s Pizza, 6424 Bells Ferry Road 678-213-2100, marcos.com

Pizza/Pasta/ Salad

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beer/wine

Mellow Mushroom, 2370 Towne Lake Parkway 770-591-3331, mellowmushroom.com

Pizza/Pasta/ Salad

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Chinese/Japanese

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Song’s Garden, 2068 Eagle Drive 770-928-8387, songsgarden.com

Chinese

$-$$

open

The Place, 1105 Parkside Lane 770-928-8901, theplacebargrill.com

Bar/Grill

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open

full bar

Town Lake Diner, 2290 Eagle Drive 770-675-3390

American

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China Fun, 1075 Buckhead Crossing 770-926-2671, chinafun88.com Corner Bistro, 2360 Towne Lake Parkway 770-924-1202, cornerbistrotl.com Donovan’s Irish Cobbler, 1025 Rose Creek Drive 770-693-8763, donovansirishcobbler.com El Ranchero, 1025 Rose Creek Drive 770-516-6616 Family Tradition, 4379 Towne Lake Parkway 770-852-2885, familytradition.net Featherstone’s Grill, 1003 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club 770-592-9969 GameDay Fresh Grill, 2990 Eagle Drive 770-693-6754, gamedayfresh.com Izumi Asian Bistro, 2035 Townelake Parkway 678-238-1899, iloveizumi.com

Johnny’s Pizza, 1105 Parkside Lane 770-928-9494, johnnyspizza.com *Jump Kitchen Saloon, 1085 Buckhead Crossing d 678-388-7717, jumpkitchensaloon.com *see a

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Kani House, 2455 Towne Lake Parkway 770-592-5264, kanihouse.com La Parrilla, 1065 Buckhead Crossing 770-928-3606, laparrilla.com

Panera Bread, 2625 Towne Lake Parkway 678-813-4809, panerabread.com

*Papa P’s, 2295 Towne Lake Parkway 770-592-3100, papa-ps.com Peking & Tokyo, 200 Parkbrooke Drive 770-591-8858, pekingandtokyo.com

Tuscany, 250 Cinema View Drive 678-453-0888, mytuscanyrestaurant.com

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DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK DINING GUIDE RESTAURANT CUISINE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY SPIRITS RESERV. Camasini’s Italian Sicilian Grill Italian no $ $-$$ no Beer/Wine yes 9425 Highway 92 #100 d a e e *s 770-672-6996 pg. 23 Canyons American no $ $ open Beer/Wine no 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsburgercompany.com Century House Tavern Modern no $$ $$$ open Full bar 8 persons + 125 E Main St. American 770-693-4552 centuryhousetavern.com Fire Stone Wood-fired no $$ $$$ open Full bar yes 120 Chambers St. Pizza & Grill 770-926-6778 firestonerestaurants.com Freight Kitchen & Tap Southern Sat./Sun. $$ $$$ open Full bar no Brunch 251 E Main St. 770-924-0144 freightkitchen.com Hot Dog Heaven American no $ no open no no 8588 Main St. 770-591-5605 Ice Martini & Sushi Bar Tapas/Sushi no Fri./Sat. $$ open Full bar yes 380 Chambers St. only 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com Ipps Pastaria & Bar Italian no $$ $$ open Full bar no 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com J Christopher’s Diner $-$$ $-$$ no open no Weekends 315 Chambers St. only 770-592-5990 jchristophers.com BBQ & no $-$$ $-$$ open Beer no J Miller’s Smokehouse 156 Towne Lake Pkwy. Southern Sandwiches 770-592-8295 jmillerssmokehouse.com Magnolia Thomas Southern Sunday no $$$$ open Beer/Wine yes 108 Arnold Mill Rd. Brunch 678-445-5789 magnoliathomas.com Pure Taqueria Mexican Sat./Sun. $$ $$ open Full bar 6 persons+ 405 Chambers St. Brunch 770-952-7873 puretaqueria.com/woodstock Reel Seafood Seafood Sunday $$ $$-$$$ open Full bar limited 8670 Main St. Brunch 770-627-3006 Salt Factory Pub Gastropub no $$ $$-$$$ open Full bar no 8690 Main St. (678) 903-6225 Tea Leaves & Thyme English no $$ no closed no yes 8990 Main St. Tea room 770-516-2609 tealeavesandthyme.com Vingenzo’s Italian no $$ $$$ closed Full bar yes 105 E Main St. 770-924-9133 vingenzos.com What A Dog no $ $ open no no d Chicago style *see a Hotdogs 9595 Highway 92 2 4 . g p 770-485-3411 76

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Casual and Upscale Dine-In Restaurants

Woodstock Summer Concert: The Rupert’s Orchestra PHOTOS BY DARLEEN PREM

National Night Out PHOTOS BY DARLEEN PREM

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Downtown Woodstock

Scarecrow Invasion BY JENNA HILL

As you start your drive into downtown Woodstock during the month of October, you will be welcomed by dozens of scarecrows lining Main Street − just in time for Halloween. Do you have a business or nonprofit that you want to advertise in a fun way along Main Street in downtown Woodstock? Here is your chance to become a part of the Scarecrow Invasion, by creating your own scarecrow and showcasing your creative skills. During the month of September, the Woodstock Visitors Center will be taking entries for this event. To enter, stop by the Center, located at 8588 Main St., pay the $20 registration fee and receive the rules and instructions for participation. There is limited space available for this event, so get your entry in early. Voting will also

2014 First Place: A New You

2014 Second Place: Arnold Mill Elementary

2014 Third Place: Thomas Eye Group

take place at the Visitors Center; just drop by any time during the month of October to vote for the scarecrow that you like the best. The votes are $1 each, and businesses with scarecrows may have voting set up in their store for their scarecrow. The winner will receive bragging rights and an awesome trophy. The proceeds from the Scarecrow Invasion will be donated to GROW, (Green Reaps Opportunity for Woodstock), the design committee for Main Street Woodstock. GROW members create and implement design initiatives for the downtown community. If you’ve noticed the beautiful landscaping and holiday decor along Main Street, you’ve seen their work. The money raised from this event will help make additional beautifications. If you have visited downtown lately, you may have noticed a new bench that looks more like a work of art. The proceeds from last year’s Scarecrow Invasion were used to purchase this beautiful bench. Let’s line the city streets with whimsy, fun and a little Halloween flair. The Scarecrow Invasion is open to everyone from individuals and families, as well as nonprofits and businesses. For more information, visit the Woodstock Visitors Center, or call 770-924-0406.

Jenna Hill is a Tourism Information Coordinator at the Woodstock Visitors Center. jehill@woodstockga.gov.

The Downtown Buzz is held at the Chambers at City Center (8534 Main Street) on the last Friday of the month and begins at 8 a.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information on the Downtown Buzz program or to suggest a topic for consideration, please contact Mitzi at 770592-6056 • downtownwoodstock.org/downtown-buzz

Presentation: Sept 25 Topic: Georgia Tourism Speaker: Andria Godfrey, Director of Tourism Research Business, individual and non-profit memberships are available

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Experience Elm Street It’s All in the Timing BY SIOBHAN BRUMBELOW

Summer is over and school is back in session! We are a month into our 2015-16 season and we’ve settled into our new series of shows quite nicely. “Curtains” premiered with a bang, and now we’re ready to cool down for the fall. But what shows make the cut? How does Elm Street choose its upcoming season? We put a lot of consideration into our choices. We ask ourselves if we can pull it off in our theatre space, if it’s relevant to our community, and how we can engage our audience through this particular show. A huge factor in Elm Street’s selection process is timing. There are many shows that are specific to themes and environments. What’s appropriate during Christmas time may not necessarily work in the summer. Also, it would be senseless to produce three up-tempo cheery musicals back-to-back-toback. There has to be some variety and overall balance to engage our audiences. “Curtains” was chosen to kick off our season with flair and pizazz. As we continue into autumn, we thought it would be innovatively challenging to produce a play that would dramatically counter a fun, upbeat musical. “The Crucible” was selected to follow “Curtains” as part of Elm Street’s Main Stage series for a variety of reasons. It’s a recognizable dramatic piece by Arthur Miller, which most of our community has either read or seen. It’s the perfect complement to the fall season as it takes place during the Salem witch trials. We wanted to encourage Cherokee County Schools to plan their field trips, assist with performing arts and literary education, and observe some excellent local talent in the North Atlanta area. “The Crucible” will run Sept. 17-26. We strive to engage our community with relevant experiences every day. We choose to explore different aspects and types of theatrical performances. From upbeat musicals to dramatic plays, from familiar children’s literature to an edgy rock musical — each show in the 2015-16 season has been selected based on many factors. If you haven’t seen Elm Street’s series of shows and events, visit our website at www.elmstreetarts.org.

We strive to engage our community with relevant experiences every day. We choose to explore different aspects and types of theatrical performances.

Siobhan Brumbelow is on staff at Elm Street. She currently holds a BA in Theatre from Brenau University and toured with Missoula Children’s Theatre.

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Cherokee Photography Club

Congratulations to all the participants in the July competition “Reflections.”

If you placed in either the color or monochromatic print category, please send a digital file of your image to: deankelley@windstream.net

Monochromatic:

1st Peter Kilpo “Glass Tower Reflecting”

3rd Jim Kirk “Apalachicola Ready”

2nd Eillene Kirk “En garde!”

HM Karen Beedle “Brick House”

Digital Projection:

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3rd Mark Mozley “Fall Storm Over Mt. Moran “

HM Martin Longstaff “Reflection on a Peat Bog”

HM Allen Quandee “Early Morning Reflections”

Color Prints:

1st David Ferguson “Flower Pot at the ABG”

2nd Peter Kilpo “On the Mooring”

The Cherokee Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month, and for those participating 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, please contact Kim Bates at 770-617-7595 or email him at kbphotoart@ comcast.net. 3rd Becky Sapp “Jedediah Smith”

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Reference

COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST

Cherokee 101 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-7304 http://cherokee.netadvent.org/ Canton 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 678-880-0106 www.cantonadventist.org

AME

Allen Temple AME 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-6348 www.allentempleame.org St. Paul 390 Crisler St., Canton 770-479-9691 www.stpaulame-canton.org

BAPTIST

Carmel 2001 Bascomb Carmel Road Cherokee 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-720-3399 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org

River Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton 770-485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org Shallowford Free Will Baptist Church 1686 Shallowford Road, Marietta 770-926-1163 www.shallowfordchurch.com South Cherokee 7504 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-0422 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org Sutallee 895 Knox Bridge Highway, White 770-479-0101 www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Toonigh 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon www.toonightbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com

CHURCH OF GOD

Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007

Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-592-2956 www.bellsferry.com

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

New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com

Faith Community 659 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-4428 www.fbcw.org First Baptist Canton One Mission Point 770-479-5538 www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-5349 www.fbchollysprings.com Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com Mt. Zion 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-479-3324 www.mtzb.org

New Victoria 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-8448 www.newvicbaptist.org

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Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.com Toonigh 4775 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 770-926-3096 www.toonighcog.org

EPISCOPAL

Christ the Redeemer Charismatic 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 404-395-5003 www.ctrcec.com Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-7916 www.annunciationepiscopal.org Saint Clementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org

JEWISH

Chabad Jewish Center 4255 Wade Green Road NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw 678-460-7702 www.jewishwoodstock.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation 1349 Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220, Marietta 678-264-8575 www.mynertamid.org

Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 770-973-0137 www.etzchaim.net Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St., Roswell 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 770-973-3533 www.kolemeth.net

MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, Roswell 770-641-3000 www.bethhallel.org

LUTHERAN

Celebration of Grace 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 770-503-5050 www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock 770-924-7286 www.gslutheran.org Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-928-2812 www.tlcwoodstock.org

ORTHODOX

St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-485-0504 www.stelizabethga.org

PRESBYTERIAN

Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton 770-704-9564 www.cherokee-pca.org. Covenant South Annex Rec Center 7545 Main St., Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.cc-pca.org Faith 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www.faithpc.us Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton 678-493-9869 www.gracecanton.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-3558 www.heritagepres.com Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074 www.woodstockpcusa.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-0009 www.saintmichaelcc.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road NE., Marietta 770-977-1442 www.transfiguration.com

UNITED METHODIST

Bascomb 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-926-9755 www.bascombchurch.org Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Road 770-479-2502 www.cantonfirstumc.org CITY ON A HILL 7745 Main St., Woodstock 678-445-3480 www.coahumc.org Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton 770-479-6030 www.fieldschapel.org Hickory Flat 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345.5969 www.hickoryflat.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-2883 www.hollyspringsumc.com Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 678-493-8920 www.libertyhillumc.org Little River 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-2495 www.littleriverumc.info Mt. Gilead 889 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591- 0837 www.ngumc.org Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-516-0371

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Emerson 4010 Canton Road, Marietta 770-578-1533 www.emersonuu.org

OTHERS

Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton 770-345-3030 www.actionchurch.tv

BridgePointe 233 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock 770-517-2977 www.bridgepointechurch.org

New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, Canton 770-479-6412 www.newcovenantcanton.org

Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com

North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 www.northatlantachurch.org

Church at North Gate 9876 Main St., Suite 250, Woodstock 678-494-2193 www.ngca.org

Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-733-2585 www.mormon.org

Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org

Church of the Messiah 4115 Charles Cox Drive, Canton 770-479-5280 www.churchofthemessiah.net

Resurrection Anglican 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0040 www.rezwoodstock.org

Cornerstone Community 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org

Revolution 125 Union Trail Hill, Canton 770-345-2737 www.therevolution.tv

Dayspring 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 770-516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com Empowerment Tabernacle 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock 770-928-7478 www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com The Factory 9872 Main St., Woodstock, 770-517-7265 www.thefactoryministries.org Faith Family 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-4560 www.ffcacworth.com Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestoneschurch.info Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org His Hands 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 770-405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Life Church 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, Suite 108, Canton 770-847-0170 www.lifechurchcanton.com

Sojourn Community Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Soul Medicine 3725 Sixes Road Canton Soulmedicinesunday.org Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-494-2100 www.sgcatlanta.org Thrive Chapel 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-835-5795 www.thrivechapel.com Towne Lake Community 132 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock 678-445-8766 www.tlcchurch.com Victory 4625 Highway 92, Acworth 770-794-7366 www.victoryga.com Watermarke 2126 Sixes Road, Canton 678-880-9092 www.watermarkechurch.com Woodstock Christian 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-8238 www.woodstockchristian.org

Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth

Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org

Awakening 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock 770-924-4150 www.awakeningwoodstock.com

Ministry House 347 Holly St., Canton 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org

Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-366-7515 www.wcnga.com

Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth 770-917-4964 www.branchesofchrist.com

Momentum 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock 678-384-4919 www.MomentumChurch.tv

Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8990 www.wcchurch.org TOWNELAKER | September 2015

Reference

TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Meets: 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesdays at Dynastic Buffet at the intersection of Canton Highway and Piedmont Contact: Jacqueline Miller Van Hook, 678-493-3618 Cherokee Business Network Meets: 7:45 a.m. every Wednesday at Chick-fil-A, 9728 Highway 92, Woodstock Contact: Marci Zied 770-345-8687 Cherokee Toastmasters Club Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bank of North Georgia, 200 Parkway 575, Woodstock www.cherokeetoastmasters.com Empowered Women Through Synergy Meets: 8:30 a.m. third Thursday at J Christopher’s, 315 Chambers Street, Woodstock Contact: Shahida Baig 678-445-3900 The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meets: Various times and locations Contact: Edeline Dryden 678-789-6158 http://xperienceconnections.com/spotlight/ woodstock/ Towne Lake Business Association Meets: 12:30 p.m. third Tuesday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: 770-615-3350 www.tlba.org Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meets: 7:15-8:45 a.m. every Friday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Marc Replogle 770-952-5000, ext. 20 or 404-816-3377 www.powercore.net Women of Woodstock Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Wednesday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: info@womenofwoodstock.com www.womenofwoodstock.com Charitable Organizations Ahimsa House helps victims of domestic violence 24-hours a day who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 404-452-6248 www.ahimsahouse.org Angel House Girls Home is a residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency. Contact: 770-479-9555 www.angelhousega.com Anna Crawford Children’s Center is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, and protecting and serving children and families through prevention and intervention services. Contact: 678-504-6388 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Bethany Place is a transitional home for single women, unwed mothers. Contact: 770-479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org CASA for Children promotes the health and happiness of children impacted by abuse through programs that increase their safety and improve their educational, social and emotional functioning. Contact: 770-345-3274 www.casacherokee.org CCHS Thrift Store accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for Cherokee County Humane Society. 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth Contact: 770-592-8072 Cherokee Family Violence Center offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services. Contact: 770-479-1703, Spanish 770-720-7050 or 800334-2836 option 2. www.cfvc.org Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes challenges

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professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ. Contact: Bill Queen 404-441-3508 www.cherokeefca.org Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: 770-928-5115 or admin@cchumanesociety.org www.cchumanesociety.org Cherokee FOCUS works to improve the lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiatives. Contact: Sonia Carruthers 770-345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org Cherokee County Senior Services offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens. Contact: 770-345-5312 or 770-345-5320 www.cherokeega.com/senior-services Community Veterinary Care provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. Contact: 678-640-3512 www.communityveterinarycare.com Companion Animal Connection Contact: 678-493-9847 www.adoptapet.com Everyday Angels offers financial assistance for local families in need. Contact: aaeverydayangels@gmail.com Feed My Lambs, Inc. provides free Christian preschools in the U.S. and around the world. Contact: 770-795-9348 office@feedmylambs.net www.feedmylambs.net Forever Fed is a mobile food ministry that addresses physical hunger and hopelessness in North Georgia by providing meals and sharing the gospel. www.foreverfed.org Funds 4 Furry Friends helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets. Contact: Gina Jeter 770-842-8893 www.funds4furryfriends.com Georgia Animal Project, based in Ball Ground, offers high quality, low cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats throughout North Georgia. Contact: 770-704-PAWS (7297) www.theanimalproject.org Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a yearly backto-school bash, giving children in need filled backpacks to free haircuts. www.giveakidachance.org Goshen Valley Boys Ranch offers a home, care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system. Contact: 770-796-4618 www.goshenvalley.org Green Shelters America animal rescue group. Contact: 770-712-4077 or GreenSheltersAmerica@ gmail.com www.GreenSheltersAmeric.com Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia Contact: 770-587-9697 www.habitat-ncg.org Harvesting Hope Ministries gives surgery care packs to children facing liver and kidney failure. Contact: dawn@harvestinghopeministries.org www.harvestinghopeministries.org. Healing Hands Youth Ranch offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses for hope and healing. Contact: Jennifer Simonis 770-633-4451 www.hhyr.org HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people who struggle intensely with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness. Contact: 678-391-5950 www.hqmg.org HOPE Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy.

Contact: 770-924-0864 or info@TheHopeCtr.com www.hopectr.com HOPE Center — Baby & More Thrift Store offers adult and children’s clothing. Contact: 770-517-4450 www.babyandmorethriftstore.com MUST Ministries offers groceries, hot meals, emergency shelter, supportive housing, clothing, employment services, summer lunch and more from five locations in eight counties, including the Canton office at 111 Brown Industrial Pkwy. www.mustministries.org National Alliance for Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness. www.nami.org Never Alone Outreach provides food and clothing assistance to Cherokee families in need. www.neveralone.org. Next Step Ministries offers a therapeutic day program, Saturday respite, camps and special events for people with special needs. Contact: 770-592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net North Georgia Pregnancy Center offers help and care to young girls and women with an unplanned pregnancy or who need counseling. Contact: 706-253-6303 www.ngapregnancy.org Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry, which also includes the Masters Training Center to help individuals and families in crisis get back on their feet. Contact: Lynne Saunders 770-591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry helps families in need by providing pet food, supplies, spaying and neutering, and education through community outreach programs. Contact: 678-310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County provides free child safety seat inspections by appointment. Contact: 770-721-7808 www.cherokeesafekidscherokeecounty.org SERV International operates the House of Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean water program in Dominican Republic and meal distributions worldwide. Also offers mission trips. Contact: 770-516-1108 www.servone.org Volunteer Aging Council is a nonprofit that helps raise funds for the seniors of Cherokee County. A list of current needs is available. Contact: 770-310-3474 www.vac-cherokeega.org VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 316 Meets: 7 p.m. third Thursdays at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. Contact: Irma Martin 678-662-2366 Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesday at Woodstock Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. Contact: Andrew Yrabedra 404-663-4663 CIVIC, COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone age 50 and older. Meets: 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills. Contact: Rich 770-926-1944 Canton-Cherokee TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Meets: 8:30 a.m. first Tuesday at G.Cecil Pruitt YMCA in Canton (Hall of Fame Room) www.saltcherokee.com

Cherokee County Historical Society Contact: 770-345-3288 www.rockbarn.org Citizen Oversight and Education Contact: 678-520-2236, citizenoversighteducation@ yahoo.com Jewish Havurah (Friends) A group of Jewish people who meet for Jewish holidays, special Jewish events and Shabbat dinners. Contact: Marcie Zied 770-345-8687 Junior Service League of Woodstock Contact: 770-592-3535 http://jslwoodstock.org/ Pilot Club of Cherokee County Meet: 6: 30 p.m. second Mondays at IHOP on Hwy 20 Contact: Lynda Goodwin, 770-393-1766 or Lynda@ edgoodwinassociates.com www.pilotinternational.com Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: 770-480-4179 Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meets: Noon Thursdays at Featherstone’s Grille at 1003 Towne Lake Hills E., Woodstock www.townelakerotary.com Rotary Club of Woodstock Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: 678-428-6514 Service League of Cherokee County Contact: 770-704-5991 http://serviceleague.net South Cherokee Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. every Friday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills. Contact: 770-926-3522 Towne Lake Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Eagle Watch Golf Club. Contact: 404-557-2218 www.townelakeoptimists.com Woodstock Jaycees Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday and third Thursday at 216 Rope Mill Road. Contact: 770-926-8336 Woodstock Lions Club Meets: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Contact: 770-906-2958 POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS Cherokee County Democratic Party Meets: 7 p.m. second Thursday at Holly Springs Train Depot, 164 Hickory Road, Holly Springs Contact: 770-345-3489 www.cherokeedemocrats.com Cherokee County Libertarians Meets: 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday at the Cherokee County Board of Realtors Training Center, 1600 River Park Blvd., Suite 104, Woodstock http://cherokeelp.org Cherokee County Republican Party Meets: 9 a.m. second Saturday at Winchester Woodfire Grill, 110 Mountain Vista Blvd., Canton Contact: 678-809-1411 www.cherokeecountygop.com Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Meets: 4 p.m. third Sunday at Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli 770-378-8232, conradquag@gmail.com www.teapartypatriots.org/groups/cherokee-tea-partypatriots/ Cherokee County Republican Women affiliated with The Georgia Federation of Republican Women Meets: Monthly in Woodstock/Canton Contact: 770-592-7811 or jkconkey@gmail.com Grassroots Conservatives of Cherokee Meets: 7- 9 a.m. Fridays at the Wendy’s in Holly Springs, 5343 Old Highway 5, Woodstock Contact: Bill Dewrell 770-294-0922 Republican Women of Cherokee County

Contact: 678-520-2236 www.rwccga.com Recreation & Hobbies Allatoona Gold Panners. Periodic events , outings Contact: Rob Kelly rrkelly@bellsouth.net Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meets: 10 a.m. on the second Saturday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. www.cherokeehams.com Cherokee Community Chorale Contact: 678-439-8625 www.cherokeechorale.org Cherokee County Arts Center 94 North St., Canton Contact: 770-704-6244 www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners Contact: 770-721-7803 www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/ mastergardeners Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org Cherokee County Saddle Club hosts monthly meetings and group rides. www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller hockey. www.cherokeehockey.org Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Linda Lokey 770-720-1701 www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee Soccer Association Contact: 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com Christian Authors Guild Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. www.christianauthorsguild.org Kingdom Riders, a forming chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Canton. Meets: 8 a.m. fourth Saturdays at Family Tradition restaurant in Hickory Flat. All makes of motorcycles welcome. Les Marmitons is for men interested in culinary arts. www.lesmarmitons.org Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization on Allatoona Lake at 2075 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth. Contact: 770-924-7464 www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton www.cherokeechapter.com William G. Long Senior Center offers activities for seniors at 223 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. Contact: 678-445-6518 SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AA Meetings Canton Meets: 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Monday at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road. Woodstock Meets: 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Hillside United Methodist, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway. http://www.aageorgia.org/14c-meetings.html Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen Canton Meets: 8 pm Thursday at St Clements Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Road. Woodstock Meets: Tuesday Al-anon and Alateen 8 pm Thursday Al-anon at Hillside United Methodist Church, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy. Contact: Reba. 770-516-3502 www.ga-al-anon.org/district-number.php?district=17 American Heart Association - Cherokee Division Contact: 678-385-2013 American Red Cross metro chapter Contact: 770-428-2695

Breast Cancer Support Group Meets: 10 a.m. - noon first Thursday of each month at Northside Hospital—Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Center Contact: 404-843-1880 Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered recovery program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Woodstock Church of the Nazarene. Contact: 770-366-7515 Meets: 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist Contact: 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Meets: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ministry House Contact: 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org Meets: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton Contact: 678-764-8660 www.celebraterecovery.com Cherokee County Support Group Provides support for people with autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, etc. Meets: 6:30 - 8 pm second Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, 1716 New Light Rd, Holly Springs Contacts: Stacie Collett 404-402-0571, jhmom88@ comcast.net and Christy Stephenson 770-337-0294 christystephenson@msn.com Cherokee County Special Olympics Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association For pastors and ministry leaders of all Christian denominations. Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. last Wednesday at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Drive, Woodstock www.cherokeeministers.org Diabetes Support Group Meets: 9:30 and 11 a.m. third Tuesday at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Road, Woodstock Contact: Linda Watson 770-793-7818 Georgia Canines for Independence Contact: 404-824-4637, gcidogs@aol.com www.gcidogs.org Grace Valley Ministries Connects pastors by offering small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat. Contact: 727-251-7690, info@gracevalleyministries.org www.gracevalleyministries.org Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meets: 7:15 p.m. second Tuesdays Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta (nursery available). Contact: Jeannie 770-919-9275 Hearing Loss Association of America NW Metro Atlanta Chapter For people with hearing loss looking for support and resources, holds free and informative quarterly meetings at the Senior Center on Arnold Mill Road. Contact: nwmetroatlantahlaa@gmail.com La Leche League of South Cherokee Meets: 10 a.m. first Tuesday and 7 p.m. third Tuesday at Bascomb United Methodist Church Contact: Marguerite 678-315-7686 or Megan 770517-0191 MOMS Club of Woodstock-TowneLake Contact: momsclubofwoodstocktl@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meets: 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Mondays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: 770-924-4777 Unlimited Possibilities Support group for stroke and brain injury survivors. Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center

Contact: Kelly 678-677-2589

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Reference

ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government President Barack Obama (D)

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov

Sen. David Perdue (R)

B40D Dirksen Senate Ofc. Bldg., Washington, DC 20510 perdue.senate.gov

Sen. Johnny Isakson (R)

131 Russell Senate Ofc. Bldg., Washington DC 20510 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30339 isakson.senate.gov

Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R) District 11

238 Cannon House Ofc. Bldg., Washington DC 20515 9898 Highway 92, Suite 100, Woodstock, GA 30188 loudermilk.house.gov

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners

202-456-1414 fax: 202-456-2461 202-224-3521 GA: 678-248-6444

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

L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman lbahrens@cherokeega.com

Steve West (R) District 1 Ray Gunnin (R) District 2 rgunnin@cherokeega.com

Brian Poole (R) District 3 202-225-2944 GA: 770-429-1776

bpoole@cherokeega.com

Scott Gordon (R) District 4 sgordon@cherokeega.com

Cherokee County Coroner 404-652-7003

Earl W. Darby

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

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

404-463-1378

Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20

678-523-8570

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner

Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21

678-576-2644

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

Rep. Wes Cantrell (R) District 22

770-722-7526

michael@CaldwellforHouse.com scot@turnerforhouse.com

wes@cantrellforhouse.com

Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R) District 23

404-656-0254

Rep. John Carson (R) District 46

404-656-0287

mandi.ballinger@house.ga.gov john.carson@house.ga.gov

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

678-493-6260 678-493-6270 678-493-6240

State Court Judge W. Alan Jordan Judge A. Dee Morris

Judge Gregory Douds

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo 221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us

www.cherokeega-sheriff.org 678-493-4100 fax: 678-493-4228

678-493-6400 fax: 678-493-6420 www.cherokee.k12.ga.us 770-479-1871 fax: 770-479-1236

Kyla Cromer (R) District 1

678-493-8088

Patsy Jordan (R) District 2

770-893-2970

John Harmon (R) District 3

404-462-4950

kyla.cromer@cherokee.k12.ga.us

john.harmon@cherokee.k12.ga.us

TBD (Chair) 770-721-4398, x4370

rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Clark Menard (R) District 5

770-928-0341

Mike Chapman (R) District 6

770-345-6256

clark.menard@cherokee.k12.ga.us

678-493-6431 678-493-6431

Probate Court Judge Keith Wood (R)

Cherokee County School Board

Rick Steiner (R) District 4 678-493-6490 678-493-6480

Magistrate Court Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R)

Sonya Little

770-735-8055

patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Superior Court

mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us

City Government 678-493-6160

Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood

770-704-1544

www.canton-georgia.gov

Juvenile Court Judge Anthony Baker District Attorney Shannon Wallace

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

Holly Springs Mayor Timothy Downing

770-345-5536

Clerk of Courts Patty Baker

Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques

770-592-6001

678-493-6511

www.woodstockga.gov

Chief Judge John B. Sumner

Commissioners

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

www.cherokeega.com 678-493-6001

swest@cherokeega.com 202-224-3643 GA: 770-661-0999

State Government Governor Nathan Deal (R)

1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114

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www.hollyspringsga.us.

GREENPRINTS TRAIL SYSTEM WOODSTOCK, GA

Sources: City of Woodstock, Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo, MapmyIndia, ÂŠ OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community

Noonday Creek Trail - This 1.43 mile paved trail begins at Market Street in Downtown Woodstock one block west of Main Street.

It continues downhill toward Noonday Creek where it intersects with Towne Lake Pass Trail and the bridge to Woofstock Park. The trail continues along Noonday Creek to its current end at Highway 92.

Trestle Rock Trail - This 0.40 mile paved trail is located in Olde Rope Mill Park and is an easy flat trail on the banks of Little River. Towne Lake Pass (2016) - This approximately 1.2 mile trail will connect the Towne Lake community to Downtown along the banks of Noonday Creek. It will begin at the intersection of Towne Lake Parkway and Towne Lake Hills South. Rubes Creek Trail (2016) - This 1 mile paved trail runs along Rubes Creek and will ultimately connect into a larger run of trails. TOWNELAKER | September 2015

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TOWNE LAKE AREA HOMES SOLD IN JULY

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Workers’ Compensation Claims

TGIF: The Sounds of Family Night

In the case of an occupational disease, the limitations period may begin to run when you realize you have such a disease. Once a claim is decided, anyone unhappy with the result may file appeals in the state court system. For instance, you may appeal if you think you were entitled to more benefits or if you were denied benefits altogether. The employer or insurer may appeal if they think you weren’t entitled to benefits or were paid too much. Claims for workers’ compensation benefits are complicated. There are numerous state forms to file for each issue. Employers and insurers often fight against having to pay benefits. Employees usually need expert opinions from doctors and others to prove the extent of their injuries and how much they should be paid and for how long. Make sure you get all the benefits you’re entitled to by understanding how the process works and contacting a workers’ compensation attorney.

Since we’re both sentimental people, finding out we shared this tradition made it easy to incorporate it into our family’s life. TGIF may no longer be on the air, but we continue the pizza tradition in our own way. Rather than order in, we cook our own. (Try one of our recipes, using your family’s favorite toppings.) After the pies are cooked, we sit down on the couch with our respective slices, toss the dogs a slice of pepperoni or two, and pick something to watch. It’s never “my” show or “his” show, but a mutual choice. I imagine this decision will get harder as the years go by and our kids play couch commando with the remote control. When those little disagreements break out, I’ll still be thankful to have a house that is filled with the sounds of family night.

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Off-Road Driving is Detrimental continued from page 38

of residents whose drinking water is drawn from the lake. Besides environmental concerns, off-road activity near neighborhoods can decrease the value of homes. Many subdivisions have set up Neighborhood Watch organizations to combat the encroachment of vehicles on public and private lands. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Lake has partnered with Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and local law enforcement agencies to enforce federal, state and local laws. Park rangers will continue to patrol the lake for violators. If you have questions about off-road activity around the lake or would like to report activity in your area, please call the Operations Project Management Office at 678-721-6700.

A Realistic Message for Our Children continued from page 68

want to be, and you shouldn’t. Because you are a very unique piece of God’s great puzzle and finding where you fit is heaven on earth. Keep trying. Keep crossing things off. Keep in step with the Spirit, and He will lead you to what you were meant for. When the Bible says He will give you the desires of your heart, that does not mean he will give you what you want, but He will place the things to want in your heart. So babies, you cannot be anything you want to be, but you can be your you-iest YOU, and that is all you should be. Love Always, Mom “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” E.E. Cummings

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Your Prostate Playbook continued from page 65

Explore your Options Every case of prostate cancer is different and treatment options can vary. Several factors play a role in determining the most appropriate treatment—age and health, stage of the disease, and benefits and side effects of each treatment. In most cases prostate cancer grows slowly, so men diagnosed with the disease usually have time to consider all available treatment options, gather additional opinions and, with the help of their doctor, decide on which option is best for them.

The Adventures of Grammar Guy - Part III continued from page 69

He gazed over at his new phone sitting on his dresser across the room. The subtle blinking of the blue light began to lull him into a deep sleep. Finally, he couldn’t fight it anymore. His eyelids dropped like anchors, and he was asleep. That night he had a crazy dream. At one point, he was in the science lab at school and had to mix two liquids together, but his hands wouldn’t stop shaking. The entire class was watching him, except for one person. It looked like Principal Anderson, but his face was directed out the window so he couldn’t be certain. All of a sudden he was alone, except for the figure who appeared to be Principal Anderson. A.J. began to call out his name, but he wouldn’t respond. He walked over to the figure; however when he turned around, the man had no face. Suddenly, lights started flashing and a loud beeping noise began emitting from the intercom system. At that, A.J. jumped up, and realized his alarm was going off. It was the morning. It was time for him to go to school. It was time for him to start his mission.

I hope you have enjoyed the last three months of short excerpts from the novel on which I’m currently working. Starting next month, you will be able to read excerpts from novels my students will be writing throughout the year. Each month we will focus on a different story element. TOWNELAKER | September 2015

Reference

COMMUNITY INFORMATION Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Cherokee County Government:

770-345-0400

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

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

License Plates/Tags, Property Tax Woodstock Office Voter Registration

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

Taxes:

Children/Family:

Anna Crawford Children’s Center Bethesda Community Clinic Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club Cherokee Family Violence Center Cherokee Focus Child Support Enforcement Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) www.casacherokee.org Department of Family & Children Services The Hope Center MUST Cherokee Ministries Papa’s Pantry

770-345-8100 678-880-9654 770-720-7712 770-479-1804 770-345-5483 770-720-3581

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 North Fulton Hospital Northside Hospital — Cherokee

Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:

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

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

Libraries:

Rose Creek R.T. Jones Woodstock

Non-Emergency 911

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770-345-3274 770-720-3610 770-924-0864 770-479-5397 770-591-4730

770-479-1703 770-345-7920 404-616-9000 800-222-1222 770-704-2610 770-428-2666

www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org 770-591-1491 770-479-3090 770-926-5859 770-479-3117

Parks and Recreation:

BridgeMill Athletic Club Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency Cherokee Soccer Association Eagle Watch Golf Club Hobgood Park North Atlanta Soccer Assoc. SCRA Park Towne Lake Hills Golf Club Wildlife Action, Inc.

770-345-5500 770-591-5820 770-924-7768 www.crpa.net 770-704-0187 www.cherokeesoccer.com 770-591-1000 770-924-7865 770-926-4175 www.nasa-ga.org 770-926-5672 770-592-9969 800- 753-2264

Pets:

Animal Control 678-493-6200 CatSnip (low cost spay & neuter) w ww.atlantaanimalalliance.com Cherokee County Animal Shelter — Adoptions 770-345-7270 www.cherokeega-animals.org 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 www. petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry SPARE (Sterilizing Pets And Reducing Euthanasia) 770-928-5120 www.secondchancedogs.org Second Chance Dog Rescue

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

American Family Care, 6440 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock Northside Cherokee Urgent Care, 900 Towne Lake Pkwy

770-200-1220

404-851-6577 SHEFA Urgent Care 2000 Village Professional Dr. #110, Canton 678-661-3166 Wellstar Urgent Care 678-494-2500

Woodstock, City of:

(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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ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES Debranski & Associates, LLC 770-926-1957, ext 306 www.Debranski.com

Hartman Imbriale Attorneys 678-445-7423 www.hartman-imbriale.com

Limbocker Law 678-401-6836 www.limbockerlawfirm.com

AUTOMOTIVE America’s Service Station 678-398-4164 AmericasServiceStation.com

Aspen Falls Auto Spa 770-591-3630

Christian Brothers Automotive 770-926-4500 www.cbac.com

Frankfurt Foreign Automotive 35 678-505-8907 www.FrankfurtForeignAutomotive.com Woodstock Quality Paint & Body 770-926-3898

Towne Lake Family Chiropractic Cover, 48, 49 770-592-1877 www.townelakechiro.com CHURCHES Hillside United Methodist Church 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org

CLEANING SERVICES Carpet Dry-Tech 678-368-5991 www.carpetdrytech.com

Dynamic Clean Team 404-414-7743

Rejoice Maids 678-905-3476 www.rejoicemaids.com

COMPUTERS Cherokee Computer Guys 678-889-5900 www.ccrguys.com

(Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics & Pediatric)

Azure Salon & Spa 770-345-8280 www.AzureSalon.net

Advanced Dental Restorations, LLC 678-810-0881 www.BringBackSmiles.com

Salon Spa Venéssa 770-591-2079 www.salonvenessa.com

Byrd Dental Group 770-926-8200 www.ByrdDentalGroup.com

BEAUTY, MASSAGE & SPA

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Downtown Buzz 78 770-592-6056 www.downtownwoodstock.org/downtownbuzz Towne Lake Business Association www.TLBA.org

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Papa’s Pantry 770-591-4730 www.papaspantry.org

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Goddard School, The 770-516-0880 www.GoddardSchool.com

Grant Academy, The 770-926-7827 www.thegrantacademy.net

Music Together 678-613-2048 www.musictogether.com

Ralph Iossa, Piano Instructor 973-519-6863 www.woodstockpianolessons.com

Tutor Doctor 770-308-6300 www.InHomeTutorNorthAtlanta.com

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HEALTH & FITNESS Anytime Fitness 877-MY-ANYTIME www.anytimefitness.com

PHIIT Club at R2 Total Fitness 678-809-7833 www.r2totalfitness.com

TANC Total Aesthetic Nutrition Center 678-345-8001 www.TANCfit.com

Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 770-926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com

Vitality Wellness Center 678-648-8809 www.vitalitywellnessonline.com

Spillane Orthodontics 770-928-4747 www.SpillaneOrtho.com

Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD 770-517-0444 www.BairdFamilyDentistry.com

North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute 678-574-5678

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

Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 67 678-224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com

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

Compass Prep Academy 404-643-9424 www.compassprep.org

Fountain View Family Dentistry 770-926-0000 www.fountainviewsmiles.com

Towne Lake Family Dentistry Dr. Ray Morgan 770-591-7929 www.RayMorganDMD.com

CHIROPRACTIC

EDUCATION / INSTRUCTION Bascomb UMC Preschool 770-926-0397, www.bascombpreschool.com

Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services 678-574-3016 www.GeorgiaFuneralCare.com

DENTAL

BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES Citadel Professional Services, LLC 770-952-6707

Ribley Chiropractic 770-592-2505 www.ribleychiro.com

Inside Back

Williams Orthodontics 770-592-5554, www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT & REPAIR Atlanta Prestige Flooring 770-516-3227 www.atlantaprestigeflooring.com

AquaDoc Plumbing 770-516-9000 www.plumdr.com

Blue Horizon Air Conditioning & Heating 678-279-2244 BHCool.com

Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277

Coleman Home Services 770-294-9667 www.colemanhomeservices.com

Design Options 866-595-FLOOR www.DesignOptionsFlooring.com

Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. 770-974-2390 www.DrFixitPHD.com

Animal Atlanta 770-591-0007 www.AnimalAtlanta.com

Glass Source 404-695-1054 www.YourGlassSource.com

Animal Hospital of Towne Lake 770-591-9500 www.townelakevets.com

Grout Doctor, The 678-383-1311 www.GroutDoctor.com

Cherokee County Animal Shelter www.cherokeega-animals.org

Hammocks Heating & Air 770-794-0428 www.HammocksHVAC.com

Cherokee Internal Medicine 678-238-0301 www.cherokeeim.com

Handy Handyman, The 404-316-1490 www.thhmga.com

Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists 770-720-7733 www.cherokeewomenshealth.com

Mr. Junk 678-Mr-Junk1 www.MrJunk1.com

North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, Dr. Jan Henriques 770-726-8948 www.NorthGeorgiaHearing.com

Pike’s Professional Painting 770-516-0045

Precision Painting & Remodeling 678-234-9668 www.precisionpaintingatlanta.com

North Georgia Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Dr. Bret Hintze 770-999-0804 www.NGFAR.com

Reliable Heating & Air 770-594-9969 www.ReliableAir.com

Northside Cherokee Pediatrics 23 770-852-7720 www.northsidecherokeepediatrics.com

V.W.S. Construction 770-635-8421 vwsga@yahoo.com

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RLC Security 678-346-5557 INSURANCE Insurance Group of the Southeast 770-854-0385 www.insurancegroupse.com

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE Calvary Landscaping & Irrigation 770-720-1727 or 770-827-0346 www.calvarylandscaping.com

Landscape Matters 770-403-5813 www.landscapemattersinc.com

Mclellan Excavation & Landscaping 404-520-0710 www.excavationandlandscaping.com

Overstreet Lawn Care 770-861-7272 www.overstreetlawncare.com

RPM Landscape & Pavers 770-597-5175 www.rpmlandscapeandpavers.com

LIFE COACHING Texting Coach, The Text 770-500-9844 www.textingcoach.com

PEST CONTROL Pied Piper Pest Control 770-592-9814 www.piedpiperpc.com

PET/VETERINARIAN SERVICES & SUPPLIES

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PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES

Danny Griffin Photography www.DannyGriffinPhoto.com

J King Images www.JKingImages.com

Kim Bates Photography www.KimBatesPhotoArt.com

REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES Kurt & Sheila Team, Keller Williams Back Cover 404-954-2486, 678-494-0644 www.kurtandsheilateam.com Magnolia Cottages by the Sea Linda B. Lee, 850-319-8050 Paragon Property Group Anna Daily, 888-MNG-MNT9 ext. 1007 K.K.Lopez, 888-MNG-MNT9 ext. 1006 www.paragonga.com Tomlinson Team, The 770-365-6193, 678-494-2953 www.thetomlinsonteam.com

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Village at Towne Lake, The Inside front Camille Gard 770-547-6659 Christel Cramer, 770-894-1904 www.TheVillageAtTowneLake.com RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT Cherokeefest

Elm St. Cultural Arts Village 678-494-4251 www.elmstreetarts.org

Northside Cherokee Surgical Assoc. 770-924-9656 www.ncsurgicalassociates.com

Etowah Car, Bike and Boat Show

Etowah Eagles Football

Northside Hospital -Cherokee www.northside.com

Project Search Golf Tournament www.projectsearchcherokee.com

Riverfest

Woodstock Wolverines Football

Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 770-517-6636 www.northsidecherokeeortho.com

Northside Pediatric & Adolesc. Medicine 41 770-928-0016 www.northsidepediatrics.com Northwest ENT & Allergy Center 770-427-0368 www.nwent.com

Perimeter North Family Medicine 770-395-1130 www.pnfm.com

Plastic Surgery Center of the South 51 770-421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net Psychologist John R. Lutz, PhD 770-592-9065 www.johnromanlutz.com

Rausch Family Practice 678-384-7305 www.judithrauschmd.com

Thomas Eye Group 770-928-4544 www.thomaseyegroup.com

Towne Lake Family Pharmacy 770-635-7697 www.TowneLakePharmacy.com

Village Podiatry Center 770-928-9263 www.villagepodiatrycenters.com

Wellstar / Mayo Clinic 770-956-STAR (7827) wellstar.org/Mayo

RESTAURANTS/FOOD & DRINK Butchers Block 770-517-2225

Camasini’s Italian Sicilian Grille 770-672-6996

Jump Kitchen 678-388-7717 www.JumpKitchenSaloon.com

Hudson Grille 770-420-2500 www.hudsongrille.com

NY Style Deli & Pizza 678-426-7004

Papa P’s 770-592-3100 www.papa-ps.com

Smallcakes — A Cupcakery 678-324-1910 What-A-Dog 770-485-3411

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RETAILERS/ SHOPPING Dismero Red Line 678-398-4008 Spirited 678-214-5304 www.spritlala.com TOWNELAKER | September 2015

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