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September 2016 Volume 3, Issue 11

7 Parking Update

Solutions include time enforcement, new spaces and structures.

14 A Safe Night Out

Public servants, community residents gather for a fun evening.

18 It’s Apple Time!

A step-by-step guide to enjoy our favorite seasonal fruit.

22 For Your Scrapbooks Images from the bus stops in your neighborhoods.

30 Values Up, Taxes Down New businesses provide benefits to Cherokee students.

32 Everyday Angels

Woodstock resident works to overcome head injury.

42 Moo-ving It

Cherokee students benefit from 5K, outdoor fun.

54 Great Allatoona Cleanup Grab a trash bag and join this Sept. 24 event.

42 Contributing Writers

In Every Issue

Kyle Bennett

Venéssa Lanier

Around Woodstock

Bill Bingham

Dr. Jonathan Lee

Community News

Christopher Brazelton 17

Dr. Michael Litrel

Celebrations

Michael Caldwell

Rob Macmillan

Cherokee Office of Economic Development 30

Christopher Purvis

Matt Neal

Claire Frost

Premier Group

Ann Garvin

Lynne Saunders

Delia Halverson

Brian Stockton

Robert Tidwell

Dr. Jan Henriques

Tim Timmons

Josh Keenum

George Williams

Dr. Scott Harden

Everyday Angels

Community Calendar

Library Events

Woodstock Dining Guide 40 Faith

School News

Recent Home Sales

Advertiser’s Directory

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AROUND WOODSTOCK The

People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Woodstock

From the Editor I admit I’m having a difficult time adjusting to an empty nest. Our youngest daughter just graduated from college, and it has hit me hard. (I never accepted that status of empty nest when they went to college.) As we pack her up for her next great adventure, I’m getting nostalgic. It doesn’t take much to put me in that frame of mind, though. I have always loved having the children home, and the more friends they invite over, the better. The ONLY thing I do not miss is the early morning alarms on school days. How many creative ways can you gently wake up your children? The fact that I even said that lets you know I was a bit of an enabler as a mom. I am happy to report, however, that it did not have serious long term effects. Our son was the most difficult to wake. We’d literally pull him out of his bed and onto the floor (VERY GENTLY, of course) and he’d fall back to sleep there. The good news is that he is now a school teacher who miraculously hears his morning alarm and arrives to school in plenty of time - no doubt filled with lots of empathy for his sleepier students. One of my most admired and respected friends was a much better (less enabling) mom than me. If her son missed the bus, he had to walk to school. And she warned friends like me not to pick him up if we saw him walking. Thank goodness I never drove past him, or you know how that story would end. From the smiles we see in the bus-stop photos you sent us, Cherokee students seemed awake and very happy to go back to school this year! See what I mean on our back-to-school photo spread beginning on page 22. Speaking of our children and school, you’ll want to read how bringing new businesses to Cherokee benefits our schools and students, on page 30. Mark your calendars for Sept. 24, and the 31st annual Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup. It’s a great time to bring your kids outdoors with you to take part in one of our country’s largest cleanup efforts. More details are on page 54. Hitting the snooze button …

Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of Around Woodstock. She has lived in Cherokee County since 1987. Send your comments or questions to Candi@AroundAboutMagazines.com.

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Welcome! Carla Caldwell is the new title editor for Around Acworth. Carla brings a variety of journalism experience to the magazine, having worked for The Birmingham News, The Atlanta JournalConstitution and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. We’re happy to welcome her to our AroundAbout Local Media family!

What’s New Woodstock Hair Salon & Spa has opened at 106 Arnold Mill Road, Suite A2. The new salon offers hair services for men, women and children, as well as nail and waxing services. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. 770 675-8977 Salon Gloss Protégé, and Spa have opened at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. See the cover story on pages 36-37.

What’s Coming A building that combines office and condominium space is planned for Fowler Street in downtown Woodstock, in an area behind Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza. No projected completion date has been set. According to city manager Jeff Moon, the project was approved when the area was zoned in the mid 2000s, but the project hasn’t begun until now. A co-ed cornhole league is coming to Woodstock, with a Sept. 14-Oct. 26 season to be played at Elm Street Park. Competitive and social teams available. Register by Sept. 7 at www.cornholeatl.com. Sponsored by Truck and Tap, and Reformation Brewery.

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COMMUNITY BOARD The Around Woodstock Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders from different walks of life. Our board assists us in many ways that include serving as contributing writers, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback. Donnie Henriques has been mayor of Woodstock since 2006, after having served as city council member beginning with the creation of Ward 6 in 1999. Donnie and his wife, Dr. Jan Henriques, have three children and three grandchildren. He works for Northside Hospital-Cherokee in the community relations department. Kris McKeeth is team leader and visionary for The Premier Group Keller Williams Realty on Main Street in Woodstock, and has more than 25 years experience in real estate. She’s active in many community efforts that include her position on the Business Board of downtown Woodstock and as president of Etowah Foundation. Photographer Darleen Prem specializes in natural light portrait photography and enjoys dog, pet and family photography. She spends much of her time photographing local events for the city of Woodstock and is the official “unofficial” photographer for Woodstock’s fire and police departments. Darleen’s son serves overseas as an Army Military Police Officer. Ross Wiseman started Momentum Church in 2005 and still serves as head pastor. He draws from his experiences in more than 21 years of ministry and 19 years of marriage to challenge, inspire and instruct people in what it takes for better living, loving and laughter. Renee Gable, a sales and marketing executive for Window Expert Tinting, volunteers for many committees that work to improve downtown Woodstock. She is an avid cyclist who aligned herself with Greenprints Alliance because of her desire to help create safe and natural trail riding experiences. Suzanne Litrel is a young adult historical fiction author and doctoral student in GSU’s graduate history program. Suzanne resides with her family in downtown Woodstock, which she is very happy to call home.

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Parking in Downtown Woodstock

Changes to Include Time Limits, New Spaces and Structures BY BRIAN STOCKTON

After approximately a year of studying and discussing options for additional parking availability in downtown, the Woodstock City Council recently gave staff a direction in which to move forward. In mid 2016, Woodstock hired the parking management service firm SP+ to update a 2012 parking study and provide recommendations for how best to move forward. The update provided length of stay information that had not been collected in the 2012 study, but provides important insight into where the issues in the system are. It was found that parking capacity is not necessarily an issue, however extended parking and convenience do factor into the equation. The downtown parking system has approximately 1,300 publicly available spaces, but when coupled with private controlled commercial parking, that number grows to more than 1,700. The study focused on the core area, which included 783 public spaces. These spaces are the public on-street parking areas along Main Street, East Main Street and Chambers Street and the public offstreet parking lots on Wheeler Street, Mill Street and at City Center. When studied, it was found that 86 percent of on-street parking spaces were occupied, while only 9 percent of off-street parking spaces were occupied. Additionally, 37 percent of all on-street parking spaces were occupied for three hours or more during

the lunchtime rush of 10 a.m.-1 p.m. These numbers tell us that the available off-street spaces are not being utilized to their potential and that the stays of more than three hours are most likely employees and/or residents. By not adding any additional inventory and time limiting particular parking areas, the current system could hold an additional 284 vehicles. Two solutions were presented by SP+: a paid parking system or a time-enforced system in the 283 highest demand parking spaces. Each of these solutions would provide a maximum parking ability within those spaces of three hours. After several discussions between city council and the Downtown Development Authority, consensus was reached to take the initial step of the time-enforced system with a maximum stay of three hours. Keep in mind that out of 1,300 public parking spaces, the enforcement will only occur in spaces along Main Street, East Main Street, Chambers Street and the Wheeler and Mill Street parking lots, which total 283 continued on page 63

Brian Stockton is the director of Economic Development & Downtown Development Authority for the City of Woodstock.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Take Advantage of Free Key to Education The Sequoyah Regional Library System isn’t just a resource for books, and staff members hope the community will take advantage of Library Card Sign-Up Month (September) to find out. The free card is a gateway to multiple avenues of learning.

Young volunteers show how the Frosty Towel works.

Keeping Our Troops Cool Local business owner Jeff Whitmire has begun a campaign to provide 100,000 Frosty Towels to members of the military. The project will provide towels that cool to 64 degrees for members of the military serving in intense heat conditions. Whitmire got the idea for this campaign after passing out towels to troops at Fort Bragg. “As we began passing these towels out one by one, I looked into their eyes and saw heroes who would die for me, my family and you,” he said. As they felt the cool on their neck, they began to ask where they could get more, Whitmire said “I told them we would not let them down. That is why we started this campaign on Indiegogo to raise funds so we could donate these Frosty Towels to our U.S. military.” To get more information, visit www. towelsforthetroops.com.

• Access to high-speed Internet, digital tools and the ability to work with trained professionals on how to use them. • Early literacy and storytimes for preschool age children to encourage school readiness. • School-age youth can take advantage of supplemental education opportunities like handson science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) programs. • Homeschooling and GED resources are available for nontraditional students. In 2015, Cherokee’s library system offered more than 940 free children’s programs and circulated more than 470,000 children’s books. For a comprehensive listing of September programs near you, see page 35. For a listing of county libraries, visit www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org.

Helping Youth Find Employment If you are a youth needing a job, or know one who is, Cherokee Youth Works (CYW) may be a good resource for you. CYW helps 16- to 24-year-olds prepare for the GED, and pursue certification/ credentials. CYW also offers college advisement, life skill and finance classes, work experience and much more. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 770-345-5483

Chamber Gets Community Improvement Grant The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce received a $2,500 grant from Waste Management to be used by the Going Green committee for an elementary school recycling initiative. Students in participating schools will be asked to collect plastic bags in their homerooms and awards will be given to the classroom from each school with the highest weight of donated bags. The school with the highest overall weight also be honored. The chamber’s Going Green initiative is meant to encourage the community to implement green practices that conserve community resources while helping businesses thrive. “The chamber was thrilled to be chosen as a grant recipient, and we look forward to continuing to promote green living through this partnership with Waste Management,” said Chamber President Front row, from left: Nancy Wesselink, One Source Employee Assistance Program; Waleska Mayor Pam Carnes. Doris Jones; John Barker, Delphi Global Technology; Marla Prince, Waste Management. Second row: For more info, call 770-345-0400. Vic Knight, Waste Management; Steve Garrison, Canton Tire & Wheel; Susan Wright, Autumn Hill www.CherokeeChamber.com. Nursery & Chukkar Farm Polo Club & Event Facility; John West, Express Impressions. 8

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Moving on to National Competition

Imani Johnson

Imani Johnson, a senior at River Ridge High, was named 2016 National American Miss Georgia this summer. She will represent Georgia at the national pageant in California during Thanksgiving week. The National American Miss Pageants annually award $1.5 million in cash, scholarships and prizes to recognize and assist the development of young women nationwide.

Disposal Option for Unwanted Medications An ongoing initiative by the Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad (CMANS) is aimed at reducing incidences of prescription drug abuse. Project Drug Drop offers receptacles for citizens to dispose of unused medications The CMANS Project Drug Drop is needed because the U.S. and the Georgia Controlled Substances Act as originally written didn’t provide a way for patients, caregivers and pet owners to dispose of controlled substance medications such as painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers and stimulants used to treat ADHD. People were flushing their unused medications down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, but in recent years medicines have been found in the nation’s water supplies, and have been retrieved from the trash by those who would abuse or sell them. CMANS purchased and located prescription drug take-back boxes in the lobby of the police department headquarters in: • Canton, 221 E. Marietta St., 30114, 770-720-4883 • Holly Springs, 3235 Holly Springs Parkway, 30115, 770-345-5537 • Woodstock, 12453 Highway 92, 30188, 770-592-6000 • Ball Ground, 215 Valley St., 30107, 770-735-2123 Citizens can drop off prescription drugs at any of these secure drop boxes. CMANS recommends that persons who drop off drugs scratch through the name and address on the prescription label before dropping the bottles in the box. No liquids or syringes allowed. www.cmans.org.

Car Seat Safety Checks Learn how to install your child’s car seat and booster seat during a check 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 24 at Lowe’s in Woodstock. Sponsored by Safe Kids Cherokee County, led by Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. No charge. The event is part of National Child Passenger Safety Week 2016. AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2016

Downtown Woodstock For more details, go to www.visitwoodstockga.com.

Saturdays through Oct. 29

Farm Fresh Market, 8:30 a.m.-noon on Market Street in Woodstock.

Thursdays in September

Brown Bag Concert Series free lunchtime concerts noon-1 p.m. in The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road. A great mother’s morning out activity. Bring a chair, lunch and enjoy! Shows on Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. For band announcements, check www.woodstockga.gov.

Sept. 11

Day of Remembrance service begins at 7 p.m. at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Road, Woodstock. Event honors men and women wearing police, fire and rescue uniforms. A limited supply of 9/11 remembrance lapel pins will be available.

Sept. 24

Praise Him in the Park is a mini concert series set for 2-4 p.m. at the Elm Street Green, at the corner of Market and Elm streets. Presented by Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church and the Kennesaw Missionary Baptist Association. The event will feature songs of praise, praise dancing, mini sermonettes and spoken word/poetry. Rain or shine. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. For more information, call 770-624- 6767 or 404-558- 0064.

Oct. 8

Friday Night Live

6-9 p.m. www.visitwoodstockga.com Main Street Woodstock, Inc. For information, call 770-924-0406

Sept. 2

’50s Night: Join the celebration by wearing your best 1950s style; from slicked back hair to poodle skirts.

Oct. 7

Oktoberfest: Celebrate Oktoberfest by grabbing a brew with your friends and enjoying the evening.

Nov. 4

Hollywood Night: Celebrate all things Hollywood at this Friday Night Live.

Dec. 2

Christmas in Downtown: The spirit of Christmas can be found in downtown at Christmas on Main. Perfect chance to Christmas shop and have some fun at the same time. Santa has already RSVP’d.

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Open House Fire Station 14 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 225 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. Live extrication demos at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Firefighter drills, fire truck displays, free lunch, station tours, bounce houses, kids’ hose line experience and Lowe’s building stations. Free parking across the street at Allen Temple AME Church.

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Mitzi Saxon cuts up with headliners Humming House, performing at left.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND A NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL -CHEROKEE DOCTOR? AT A PTA MEETING. The physicians and staff of Northside Hospital-Cherokee are some of the most talented and professional individuals the world of medicine has to offer. They are also your neighbors. Most of our team lives right here in Cherokee County. Northside HospitalCherokee is devoted to supporting local community organizations, venues and schools. It’s because we live here, too.

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Celebrations!

Eleanor

Age 7 in August So proud of you and happy youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re our girl! Love you Always.

Cassidy

Age 14 in July We are so blessed to be your family. Keep smiling, beautiful!

To our Baylee Bug

Age 1 on Sept. 8 We love you so much! Momma, Daddy and big brother Benny

Happy birthday, Rafaela!

Age 5 on Sept. 12 Love, Aunt Deb and Uncle Mike

Grady Hyde

Age 1 on Sept. 10 Happy birthday to our sweet, smiley boy! We love you so much!!! Dada, Mama and big brother Wheeler

Happy 10th birthday, Jacob

Age 10 on Sept. 22 We are so proud of you. We love you so much. Daddy, Mommy and Brooke

Sophia

Happy 5th birthday! You fill our hearts with joy! Love Mommy, Daddy and family.

Aiden Thomas

Age 9 on Sept. 18 We are so proud of all you have accomplished. You are truly going places! Love you! Mom, Matt, & Grandma

ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE FREE! Carolyn

Happy 5th birthday! We love you to the moon and back!

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A Night Out

PHOTOS BY DARLEEN PREM

The Woodstock Police Department, in partnership with other Cherokee County public safety agencies, gathered in Woodstock last month for a fun evening with area residents. The event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts, strengthen police and community partnerships and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are uniting to fight crime. Families enjoyed food and drinks, and activities for the children, as well as K-9 demonstrations.

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The Role of State Government BY STATE REP. MICHAEL CALDWELL

The United States of America is a genuinely unique experiment in governing among the nations of the world. As I’ve discussed in previous articles, ours is the only nation in the history of the world to ever acknowledge that human rights come from God and not from government. This core differentiation sets the United States aside as the only government to recognize that it does not grant our rights to us, that they are inherent to us as individuals. This universal truth makes our nation the greatest, and one truly free, in the history of the world. In the front of a British passport reads: “This passport remains the property of Her Majesty’s government.” The government itself belongs not to the people but to the British Sovereign: Queen Elizabeth II. Sovereignty is a concept that we don’t speak about often enough in the United States. Sovereignty is the source of governing authority. In Britain, governing authority belongs to the monarchy. Though representative government exists, it exists at the pleasure of the monarch. The Parliament meets at her request, and the citizens have rights because her government grants them. This structure establishes a government with no boundaries for growth or limits on government encroachment on the freedoms of its people. As Americans, we have individual sovereignty. The government belongs to the people. We lend a portion of our sovereignty to government. We have learned that we are actually more free by giving up a little freedom. For example: We can travel to and from work freely because we don’t need to concern ourselves with staying on our property to protect it from anyone who would like to take our things. By giving up our right to steal, others do as well, and we all maintain a broader freedom. American citizens lend their sovereignty not to the federal government or local governments, but to the original form of government in our nation: the states. Recognizing that the communities across a state can differ greatly, the state government charters cities and counties to govern locally and lends a portion of your sovereignty to them. These local governments are

constrained and limited in their exercise of power by their charters and state law. Recognizing that it would be terribly inefficient for the states to each defend their own borders, set tariffs on one another, etc., the states came together and established a federal government and lent an additional portion of your sovereignty to it. The states limited the federal government to a set list of enumerated powers under the United States Constitution. This begs the question: if local governments are restrained by their charters and the federal government is limited by its Constitution, then what limits the state government? There is a Constitution of the State of Georgia that exists for this purpose. That Constitution is 86 pages long and does everything from establishing a state Bill of Rights, to permitting the state to establish seed capital funds for technology investment. When limits are this broad, and as the original level of government to which our sovereignty is lent, those in power can often stretch their constitutional boundaries to permit them to do nearly anything. This should reinvigorate all of us to keep a watchful eye on our state legislators. The problem is that most of our neighbors have absolutely no idea who their state legislators are, if they realize that there is a state legislature at all. When I was knocking on doors the first time I campaigned to be our state representative, I was asked at least a dozen times, “How do you plan to change Washington?” The best answer I could think to give: “Set a good example?” When we spend all of our time focusing on only one level of government, and ignore the level that actually impacts our daily lives the most (state licensing, state roads, social programs, economic development, etc.), we destine ourselves to a government that doesn’t truly represent us. continued on page 63

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. Caldwell@house.ga.gov

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Scarecrow Invasion Returns to Woodstock BY KYLE BENNETT

Downtown Woodstock will be invaded again by scarecrows. When you drive down Main Street during October, you will be welcomed by hundreds of scarecrows. Last year we had 140 scarecrows in the annual event, and we are expecting even more this year. If you want a chance to show off your creative skills and a fun way to showcase your business or nonprofit, this is your chance. In September, we will accept your entries. Stop by the Woodstock Visitors Center at 8588 Main St. in downtown Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday to pay the registration fee and receive the rules and instructions. There is limited space available for this event, so get your entry in early to claim a spot. Voting will also take place at the Visitors Center. Drop by anytime during October to vote for the scarecrow that you like the best. Votes are $1 each, and businesses with scarecrows may set up voting in their place of business as well. The winner will receive bragging rights and a trophy. The proceeds from the Scarecrow Invasion

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will be donated to Green Reaps Opportunity for Woodstock, also known as GROW. This organization is the design committee for Main Street Woodstock. It creates and implements design initiatives for the downtown area. You might know its work from the beautiful landscaping and holiday decor along Main Street. The money raised from this event will help provide further beautification of downtown Woodstock. Proceeds from last year’s Scarecrow Invasion were used to purchase the art benches that were installed around downtown. For more information about how to be a part of this year’s Scarecrow Invasion, visit the Woodstock Visitors Center on Main Street, check out VisitWoodstockGA.com or call 770-924-0406. Kyle Bennett is the director of tourism for the Woodstock Downtown Development Authority. He can be reached at kbennett@ 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.

Date: Sept. 30 Speaker: TBD For more information on the Downtown Buzz program or to suggest a topic for consideration, please contact Mitzi at 770-592-6056 downtownwoodstock.org/downtown-buzz Business, individual and non-profit memberships are available

Yumsa International Market is located across the street from the new Woodstock amphitheater. Here you will find comfort foods and groceries from many different countries. Don’t feel like cooking? There is an assortment of meat pies to satisfy your hunger. Come by and check out our selection of pickles, salsas and delicious Amish Jams! YUMSA carries the South African favorites like Biltong (cured beef), Droëwors (dried beef sticks) and Boerewors (farmers sausage). Don’t forget to get some homemade fudge for the ride home! 16

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Elm Street:

A Front Row Seat to the Complexities of Family BY CHRISTOPHER BRAZELTON

With our Season of Perspective underway, I wanted to take a moment to emphasize how special our next show is for today. “The Glass Menagerie” is undeniably a classic in the American theater canon. Since its premiere in 1944, this play by Tennessee Williams has been a staple in our theatrical landscape. But why? What keeps plays in our minds more than 50 years after they are written, and what is it about these plays that compels so many theaters to bring them back repeatedly? Looking at some American classics, there seems to be one common motif that continues to draw us to them: family. “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Death of a Salesman,” “Fences,” the list goes on and on. All of these plays revolve around a family— not an idealized white-picket-fence family, but the unmasked, authentic family. In “The Glass Menagerie,” a single mother tries to mask her own pain while working toward diametrically opposed outcomes for her children: hoping they flourish away from home, yet remain steadfast under her domineering care. Family isn’t just any relationship, it’s our first relationship. The pain of losing a mother or a father is universal. The ache of watching someone you love fall to pieces is universal. The joys of seeing a child take his or her first steps and the bittersweet excitement of seeing your child off on the first day of school are universal. In “The Glass Menagerie,” the pain of seeing a brighter future just out of reach for those you love can be unbearable. Yet, not so simple. In fact, since it is a play, we get a front-row seat to the complexity. We see not just the characters on stage, but ourselves and our loved ones. “The Glass Menagerie” has withstood the test of time. As the play moves toward its final moments and we have come together to hope, wish and root for these characters, we are still haunted by its outcome. I hope that after witnessing Williams’ honest and moving portrayal of family, we can see ourselves and our families a little more clearly. Perspective: generally speaking, the more distance we have from a problem, the simpler it is to solve right? Yet when we get closer, the complexity shows us it isn’t so easy to answer. When we see ourselves in these characters we gain perspective. We hope you can join us this month for this special performance.

Looking at some American classics, there seems to be one common motif that continues to draw us to them: family.

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ELMSTREETARTS.ORG 678.494.4251 Christopher Brazelton, a Florida State University graduate, is the executive director of Elm Street Cultural Arts Village . AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2016

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: Get Your Apples

B.J. Reece Apple House in Ellijay offers U-Pick Orchards. Guests can enjoy picking Red Delicious, Braeburn and other varieties. For the young, and the young at heart, BJ’s offers an apple cannon and a petting zoo for entertainment. Special treats are available from the on-site bakery. R&A Orchards in Ellijay presents tours and apple picking every weekend during September and has a market that sells homemade items like dressings and salsas, which are great to bring home. From the Futch Family table to your table! Panorama Orchards in Ellijay is a fruit farm that has been in business since the 1920s and boasts an apple packing plant with storage for up to 10,000 bushels! With the abundance of space, they offer 20 varieties of apples that pair beautifully with their line of baked goods, including the newest addition: homemade fudge.

: Get Crafty with Your Kids!

Apple Toes

To keep the kids entertained and stick with the “core” trend (Get it?) you can make apple crafts! Simply paint the kiddos’ tootsies red and place onto a piece of paper. Add in a little embellishment for the stems and you have an adorable set of apples to adorn your fridge.

Popsicle Stick Apple Cores

Glue three Popsicle sticks together for the perfect apple core. Then glue green or red semi circles cut from construction paper to the top and the bottom of the three sticks. It’s starting to look like an apple, right? Just dot a few seeds in the middle of the sticks. Add a green construction paper leaf, brown twine in a loop for a stem and you’re finished! Now your little apple core can hang from any spot in the house.

Tissue Paper Core

Draw black seeds on a toilet paper dowel. Stuff red tissue paper into the top and bottom. Glue a green construction paper leaf onto the top. 3-D apple core!

Floating Apple Boats

Anyone who has ever bobbed for apples knows that apples float. Slice them in half and place make-shift sails in the top using paper and wooden dowels and you’ve got your very own floating ship battalion. 18

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To A Deliciously Crisp & Fabulously Fun Fall BY CLAIRE FROST

: Get Things Cookin’

Apple Pie Slices

Spiked Cider

• cup packed light brown sugar • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, additional ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice • 3 tablespoons melted butter • 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced • 1 (8-ounce) can crescent rolls

If you want to kill two birds with one cinnamon-flavored stone, you can take the aroma recipe mentioned above and change it just a little. Because I love you, I’ll let you in on my famous cider recipe.

From: Amanda Buczek

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine sugar, apple pie spice into a bowl and set aside. Core, peel and slice apples into eight slices. Toss apples in melted butter. Arrange crescent rolls triangles on parchment paper and evenly sprinkle brown sugar mixture onto triangles. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of triangles and then place one apple slice at the large end. Roll the crescent around each apple. Brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with a little apple pie spice or cinnamon/ brown sugar mixture. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Homey Aromas From: Nitasha Ginn

Home brew potpourri by boiling the following: • • • • •

1 apple, cut into eight slices 1 medium orange peel 1 teaspoon cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 4 cups water

Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer on the stove. Water can be added every 30-60 minutes as needed throughout the day and stored in the fridge overnight and used again. One batch is good for a full weekend of that amazing apple-cider smell.

From: Claire Frost

• • • • •

Gallon of cider 1 orange, cut into circular slices 4 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon cloves White wine of your choice

Let the items simmer in a crockpot on low all day. Lid off: Smells great and drink as needed. Lid on: Store overnight for a whole weekend of “yum!”

Simple Apple Pie

From: Jessica Owens-Pannell • • • • • •

Apples Store bought pie crust Ground cinnamon Lemon juice Brown sugar Allspice

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’Tis the Season to Be Cheerin’ BY BILL BINGHAM

As most of my stories here revolve around technology, it would be very easy to mention what I think are the obvious smartphone apps one could use while standing in a parking lot sharing food and drink with people whose face paint matches the oversized jersey they are wearing. Tell the temperature of your grill? (igrill2.app). Keep track of the play-by-play? (ESPN.app). Drink too much at the game? (Uber.app or maybe a breathalyzer at www.bactrack.com). But what do you do when your teenager wants to go tailgating with his friends? Not there yet? As sure as Atlanta is sweltering in the summertime, the day will come when he will want to go with his friends—one of them behind the wheel—to engage in what we all know is a rite of passage. Tailgating: that eating in a parking lot, cheering for no reason, freezing your butt off (football in heat is just wrong), red-blooded American tradition that can often result in underage drinking. Can your child go tailgating? It’s times like this that will make you question the reliability of your anxiety meds. “Dad, can I go with Johnny and the guys to tailgate before the game?” I’ll act like I’m considering it intensely for a few moments, probably throw in a well known “Dad’s debating” grumble, then begrudgingly tell him he can go.

“Remember,” I’ll say casually, “Keep that phone on you at all times and make sure it’s charged…” He will give me the same grumble in return, but acquiesce quickly before I add anything that he wouldn’t do normally anyway. “Done! Thanks, Dad,” his hand extended to seal the deal, and off he’ll go. What you may not know, but he surely will, is that there are several ways I can keep watch over him electronically. I can tell where he is at any given moment, how fast he’s moving and where he has been previously. In fact, rumor has it (shhh!) that an app is being developed that will allow parents or 911 operators to enable a smartphone camera and microphone remotely or even automatically if there is an emergency. To avoid the wrath of every teenager in the 30188 or 30189 zip codes, I won’t share any more here, but feel free to reach out to me via email. Have fun. And hey, let’s be careful out there.

Bill, who lives in downtown Woodstock, owns several tech companies and often writes about parenting with technology. media@billybnyc.com

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Back To Ava attends Woodstock Elementary.

LIttle River Elementary students Sarah, Cullen, Julie and Grace.

Clark Creek STEM Academy students Ryan in fourth grade, Mia in third,and Stella in first .

Charley is a ninth grader at Woodstock High, JD is in first at Little River Elementary, Tommy is a first grader at Woodstock Elementary and Sam is in eighth grade at Woodstock Middle.

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Kelsey is in Kelly Morrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kindergarten class at Little River Elementary.

School ! Etowah sophomore Rachel, left, and senior Megan, right, with E.T. Booth eighth-grader Tyler.

Woodstock Middle students Gigi is in sixth grade, Caroline is in seventh.

Maya in sixth grade at Dean Rusk Middle and Lilly in first grade at Mountain Road Elementary.

Madeline and Sydney attend E.T. Booth.

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Sixth-grader Riley attends Woodstock Middle.

Cayden gets home from his first day as a third-grader at Arnold Mill Elementary School.

Caroline and Ava in eighth grade at E.T. Booth.

Hudson, London, Lulu, Addison, Cerise, Kennedy, Trinity, Jake and Carter at Little River Elementary.

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Hanna arrives for her first day as a freshman at Sequoyah High.

School ! Carmel Elementary School students and siblings: from left, little sister Emily, Sami in second grade, Grace in second, Will is in third, Logan in Kindergarten, Landon in third, and little brother Levi, who is watching for the big yellow bus making its way up the street.

Carter is in third grade at Little River Elementary.

Christopher is in sixth grade SPED at Mill Creek Middle.

Carmel students Karis, in first grade, and Marin, in third.

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The lazy days of summer are almost over, which means returning to fall schedules and rushed mornings. Pulling hair into a ponytail is not the only option for a quick and easy style. Braids are back in fashion, and we have seen them recently on runways and in fall fashion publications. Braids look good with the upcoming fall fashions, like Boho (Bohemian) chic. Adding braids into hair compliments the loose, flowy style of clothing that goes with this look. Braiding hair is also an option on alternate shampoo days. There is no need to freshly shampoo hair before braiding since clean hair is too slippery. The best part is that braids do not have to look perfect. They can be incorporated into a top knot, added into a ponytail, or worn to the side when wearing hair down. There are also trendy hair accessories, such as headbands and jewelry to weave into a braid for texture and interest. Haley loves her long hair and asked our stylists if they could give her some ideas for braiding she can create herself. Stylist Ann Merckling showed Haley a fast way to create a trending look that adds focus to the crown of the head. Merckling started by creating a hard side part and began the braid from the front into the side. After joining the two sides at the crown, she finished by splitting the ponytail into two braids. For added interest the two sections were braided differently, in this case a fishtail and a three-strand-braid. After braiding, Merckling went back over the braid and loosened it for a more tousled finish. On silky straight hair, she recommends using a product that will create texture, such as a texturizing tonic or sea salt spray, but for hair that is curly or textured, like Haley’s, Merckling recommends a finishing gloss or shimmering mist to create shine.

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Football Season BY MICHAEL LITREL, MD, FACOG, FPMRS

When my son Tyler was in elementary school, watching me throw a football often made his jaw drop in awe of his father’s physical prowess. It was beyond his imagination that another human being could be so strong, so athletic … so manly. Those were fun parenting moments, the “wow, Dad, you’re amazing” years. Times change. As a teenager, Tyler still dropped his jaw when I threw the football deep. In disgust, not admiration. “Your passing s#*ks, Dad!” Tyler shouted as he trudged emptyhanded back from the end zone. Joseph, Tyler and I were losing to Tyler’s friends. Tyler muttered to himself as he walked back to the huddle. I couldn’t quite hear what he was saying, but I knew it was pejorative language directed at me. I felt defensive. “It was a good throw, Tyler! You just didn’t run hard enough!” “Good THROW?!!” Tyler spread his arms in disbelief. “It was in the STREET!!”

“NO, it bounced out of bounds when you let my pass SAIL between your hands!” “Are you out of your MIND?!” Tyler’s eyebrows rose incredulously. Tyler’s friends, Alex, Walter and Mitchell, wore big smiles as they listened to us argue. Tyler was right; it had not been a good throw. We’d had a chance to make the play, if Tyler had run like a rabbit and leaped like a gazelle. Instead of a middle-aged athletic blunder, it could have been a glorious touchdown pass. When the boys were little, I was the uncontested star. But by the time the boys had reached their teens, I had become the annoying big guy who thinks he’s good but sucks. “You quarterback, Tyler,” I said confidently. “I’ll show you how to catch the ball.” I hiked the ball to Tyler and hustled to the end zone as fast as I could. I saw the ball coming over my left shoulder; my eyes were glued to it like a laser beam. I wanted nothing more in my life than to make that touchdown. But just as the ball passed over my head, a clump of green flashed in the corner of my eye. It was the magnolia tree. With my arms raised upward, I careened into the trunk. Branches clawed my body, and one limb gouged me in the chest. The ball hit a branch just over my hand and bounced off to the side. Not only was it an incomplete pass, but I was also in considerable pain. continued on page 63 Michael Litrel, MD, FACOG, FPMRS is board certified in the subspecialty female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. He is a board certified urogynecologist and obstetrician/ gynecologist at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. www.cherokeewomenshealth.com.

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Rob’s Rescues This dog is Loki. He is 1 year old and a terrier mix. He loves to play fetch. Loki is really calm and sweet, and he also listens very well. There are a bunch of cats at the shelter and they are there from the hoarding situation. This cat is Connor. He is about 5 years old and likes playing with a catnip pom-pom. He really needs to get adopted.

I did a big pet food collection with U.S. Kids Golf Atlanta Tour at one of our tournaments at Horseshoe Bend Golf Club. Mrs. Frances Powers also collected lots of food in the Horseshoe Bend neighborhood.

Help Wanted! Kids, do you want to help? You can be a Rob’s Ranger. Go to a shelter (Cobb County is very overcrowded), get some information about an animal there and take a picture or a selfie with it, and email it to me at robsrescues@gmail.com. I will put it on my website and Facebook page and hopefully someone will see it and adopt it. Rob in the foreground. Sitting at the table: Tejas Alandur and Connor Macmillan. Standing from left: Tejas Reddy, Anish Reddy, Sahish Reddy, Greg Powers and John Godwin.

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Lien on Me? BY ROBERT TIDWELL

During your morning commute on Interstate-575, during a typical rush hour, traffic ahead slows to a stop in order to read the message displayed on the overhead sign approaching Highway 92. You stop with traffic, learning that it will take you 35 minutes to reach I-75. At that moment, Mayhem, driving behind you, is updating his social media status and crashes into the rear of your car. You’re hurt. You find yourself in the back of an ambulance, on the way to the emergency room of a local hospital. Traffic moves out of the way for you in your new ride. You are checked into the ER where you receive X-rays, CT scans, pain medication and discharge papers. But there is one thing you did not receive − a bill. Luckily, over the next few weeks you feel OK considering the wreck you were just in. You imagine “the other guy’s car insurance must be paying my hospital bill.” Then you receive a letter that makes no sense. The hospital has just filed a lien for the treatment you received in the ER. What?! Georgia law allows hospitals to file a lien against your cause of action when you receive treatment for injuries caused by another person’s negligence. Often times, hospitals prefer to file such a lien because it will be for the full amount of the bill as opposed to the discounted rate the hospital negotiated with your health insurance company. The consequences can be dire for the injured person. Filing a lien does not stop the hospital’s collections efforts. Perhaps you did not want to pursue an injury claim, or maybe the at-fault driver’s car insurance company does not yet want to settle your injury claim. In either event, your hospital bill is now in collections and may harm your credit. It doesn’t seem right that you should have to pay it. You didn’t cause the wreck. What do you do? If you find yourself in the ER because someone crashed into you, insist that the hospital take your health insurance information. If you forget, ask for a copy of the bill once it is ready. Most health insurance plans allow you up to 12 months to manually submit a bill for payment. But keep in mind that the hospital will file the lien within 75 days of your discharge. Understand, though, that the hospital may still file a lien for the difference between your total bill and the amount your health insurer paid. However, the hospital cannot bill you for that balance, meaning it should not show as a debt on your credit report. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate this process in an effort to minimize any negative impact.

Georgia law allows hospitals to file a lien against your cause of action when you receive treatment for injuries...

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Why Your Taxes Aren’t Higher SUBMITTED BY CHEROKEE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Property values are going up. The millage rate is going down. Taxes are always a topic of discussion within any community. But what’s missing from the conversation is how Cherokee corporations and businesses are keeping taxes at bay by contributing to the education of our children. “A key to the economic success of any community is the diversification of the tax digest,” said Marshall Day, chairman of the board for the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED). “And the corporations located within our parks, the Canton-Cherokee Business and Industrial Park, Airport Commerce Center and Cherokee 75 Corporate Park are helping to do just that.” Based on projections for 2016, businesses housed in those three COED industrial parks will generate $1,445,775 in tax revenue dedicated to the school district coffers. Broken down, that equates to the starting salaries of 34 new teachers or the general administrative costs of 6,571 students. And although the money hasn’t been earmarked, one of the goals identified in the district’s 2016-17 tentative budget is to hire exactly 34 new teachers to help with the growing student population. “We utilized the downturn in the economy to plan for the future and for the return of the real estate market,” said Misti Martin, COED president. “The end result is we now have a new development, Cherokee 75 Corporate Park. It’s going strong, helping to create new jobs for our residents and generating tax dollars to support our community.” The Cherokee 75 Corporate Park has yet to have its official

“A key to the economic success of any community is the diversification of the tax digest.”

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grand opening, but it’s more than 50 percent occupied. Cherokee 75 spans 171 acres and is located off Highway 92, just two miles from Interstate 75, in the southwest corner of the county. Inalfa Roof Systems was the park’s first tenant and announced plans to expand just one month after its first facility became operational. Inalfa’s investment has already created 374 new jobs and more are expected. MSK Covertech, Inc. came next. It chose the park for its new North American headquarters, bringing 30 jobs with salaries ranging from $50,000 to $120,000. ThyssenKrupp Materials NA, Inc., is the park’s latest tenant. It recently moved into a 304,000-square-foot facility owned by Rooker, an Atlantabased real estate development firm. The Rooker multitenant facility is the first speculative building constructed in Cherokee in eight years. It doesn’t stop there: Jaipur Living has just broken ground on its new North American headquarters, set to open in 2017. Other developments are in the works as well. Look for announcements soon on how the Woodstock campus of Chattahoochee Tech is being transformed into a venue like no other in the region or state, once again sending the message that Cherokee County is a great place to live and work. “Cherokee has an educated, diverse and talented workforce.” said Martin. “Every time we’re able to locate or expand a business here, it creates an opportunity for our residents to work in their home community. But it also generates additional revenue to help educate our children, and our children are our future workforce.”

The Cherokee Office of Economic Development is the leading organization for business and film recruitment and industry retention & expansion. For more information, visit www.cherokeega.org.

A Day in the Life of a Firefighter BY GEORGE WILLIAMS

Many have wondered about a day in the A firefighter is responsible for answering life of a firefighter. Well, here it is. We have all emergency calls during their shift. to report ready for duty by 7:30 a.m. each We are also called to hundreds of nonday and we work around the clock until 7:30 emergency calls annually, such as patient a.m. the next day. We each have a small assists, controlled burning and smoke bunk room with a closet and twin bed. We investigations, which require our assistance. make our bed each shift and unmake it and In addition, every firefighter is required store the bed linens until our next shift. to get a minimum of 240 hours of training We share bathroom space. We pay for our annually. Most Woodstock firefighters get meals, often going in together and cooking more than what is required, and last year a big meal at the station. Each week consists Firefighters at Woodstock Station 14 share a meal. we averaged 352 hours per firefighter. This of 24 hours on, 48 hours off. So the days of the week we work vary is hands-on training in live fires, downed firefighter, and extrication, each week. We work every third day regardless of weekends or as well as search and rescue work. Classroom training includes holidays. We average 240 hours a month on the job. recertifying emergency medical training and tabletop exercises on Each day begins with a check of our equipment and our assigned fire tactics. The training allows us to stay on top of new techniques apparatus. We have daily duties that change depending on the and keeps us practicing for any given situation. day of the week. For example Monday is truck day, which means We also have other “duties” at the fire station, such as station that every piece of equipment gets removed from the truck tours and citizens who visit daily. We attend most functions in the and cleaned, each compartment cleaned and all essential fluids continued on page 63 checked. We do this for each apparatus at each station. Another example is Friday which is house day. Yes, we deep clean weekly, including floors, under furniture, dryer vents, the oven and more. Sgt. George Williams is Woodstock Fire & Rescue Community Outreach Coordinator and Fire Investigator. Some chores have to happen daily. No one wants to come on shift gwilliams@woodstockga.gov. to a dirty kitchen or bathroom so those are daily chores.

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On the evening of July 26, Woodstock resident Kevin Powers, 33, was ejected from his Jeep Wrangler after a one-car accident on I-575. He sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and minor physical injuries. Kevin was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center’s Level II Trauma Center, where he was placed in a medically induced coma until the swelling of his brain subsided and his injuries could be assessed. A week later, with his family by his side, doctors removed Kevin from the coma and ventilator, and he spent another week in the intensive care unit. On Aug. 5, Kevin was transferred to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta to assess his brain injury and begin extensive therapy. Kevin was raised in Woodstock and graduated from Etowah High School in 2001, where he played football. He went to Auburn University and Kennesaw State University, and is an account executive at ADP Corp. Prior to his accident, Kevin was an outdoor enthusiast who loved watersports, camping, hiking and anything that he could do with his son Logan. Brain injuries require time and therapy to know the extent of the damage and prognosis. While Kevin has health insurance, recovery from this type of injury at a privatelyowned world class recovery center means large medical bills and insurance limitations. “The decision is clear, and Shepherd Center is the recommended facility that will provide him the best opportunity to recover to full function and once again be the father his son knows, and the family member and friend we all know and love,” said Tom, Time with son Logan is important to Tom. 32

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Kevin’s younger brother. “We are thankful to live in a part of the country where Kevin can receive care from one of the top ranked TBI recovery centers and remain close to his family.” Kevin will spend at least five weeks at Shepherd Center in intensive therapy to work on regaining his memory and relearning basic functions. Hopefully he can eventually move to homecare, where he will require around-the-clock care, a home nursing team and ongoing therapy. “Kevin has always been a strong, selfless fighter and would never ask for help from anyone. He would do anything for anyone,” Tom said. Today, he is in a difficult situation and Everyday Angels wants to help him through it. At this point we don’t know what the future will hold for Kevin but we want to help so he gets the best care. The Powers family asks for your prayers for Kevin. “He has overcome many things but this will be his greatest challenge,” Tom said. A GoFundMe page has been set up in support for Kevin at https://www.gofundme.com/2hxdeamc or you may donate through Everyday Angels, where 100 percent of your donation will go toward Kevin’s care and you will receive a tax deductible receipt. All funds will be used directly to pay for medical bills not covered by insurance and home-nursing/therapy required to maintain his care and improvement when he returns home. Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please visit www.everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@gmail.com for consideration and qualification.

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Patriot’s Day ceremony, begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Cherokee County Public Safety Memorial, located adjacent to the historic courthouse in downtown Canton. Keynote speaker is Cherokee County sheriff-elect Frank Reynolds. Wildwood Baptist Preschool Community Market and Fair will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The church preschool fundraiser is renting space to vendors and garage sales, and will include a bake sale, face painting, bounce houses, food trucks, cakewalks and more. The church is at 4801 Wade Green Road, Acworth. For information, email wildwoodfair@hotmail.com.

Cherokee Music Teachers Association (CMTA) brunch meeting at 11 a.m. at the Cherokee Arts Center in downtown Canton. Meeting will follow brunch. Open to anyone interested in CMTA are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Linda Lokey at linda@lokey.net. The Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association (GA TOTA) will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Vann House State Historic Site near Chatsworth. Speakers will be Cherokee Nation citizens Patsy Edgar a founding member, and Tony Harris, vice president of GA TOTA and an expert in native plants used by the Cherokee. The topic will be “The Cherokee Nation Today.” The GA TOTA business meeting will follow.

Paws in the Pool at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center. Small dogs only 1-2 p.m., big dogs only (35 pounds plus) 2:30-4 p.m. $5 per dog. Two dog limit per handler. Pre-registration recommended. Owners must show proof of vaccinations. For more details, call 678-880-4760 or visit www.crpa.net.

Once Upon a Dive in Movie begins at 6 p.m. Held at the indoor pool at the Cherokee County Aquatics Center. Floats available or bring your own noodle or clear inner tube. www.crpa.net.

Weekly field trip for teens ages 13-16 5:30-8 p.m. Thursdays; destinations include Stars and Strikes, Dave and Busters, the movies, Andretti Indoor Karting and Sky Zone. Transportation provided to and from the field trip. Drop off and pick up is at the recreation center, at 7545 Main Street. Cost is $130.

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4th annual River Church Pork & Torque BBQ, Car Show and Festival is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at River Church, 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. Cars, trucks, bikes and other rides will be on display. Trophies awarded for competition, also raffles, children’s play area, vendors and barbecue. Rain date is Oct. 8. www.riveratlanta.org.

Touch a Truck, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Cherokee Fire Training Center in Holly Springs, offers a chance for you and your child to get up close and personal with trucks, cars and emergency vehicles. Explore, honk, push buttons in and climb on a fire truck, police car, ambulance, backhoe, dump truck, recycling truck, race car, as well as smaller vehicles such as mowers, gators and motorcycles. For more information, contact Kate Borden at 770-924-7768 or kborden@cherokeega.com

Tee Off Fore VAC is a golf tournament fundraiser for the Volunteer Aging Council, set for the Crystal Falls Golf Club in Dawsonville. The Volunteer Aging Council supports Cherokee County seniors whose needs aren’t currently being met by existing programs. For sponsorship or player information, visit www.tinyurl. com/teeoffforevac. Run, Walk or Roll: Take the Next Step 5K is a fundraiser for Next Step Ministries Inc. Race time is 8 a.m. with run, walk and wheelchair divisions at First Baptist Church Woodstock. Proceeds will benefit programs for people with special needs. Leashed dogs are welcome. Cost: $25 through Aug. 28, $30 through Sept. 14, $35 day of race. Sponsorship opportunities available. Visit nextstepministries.net or call 770-592-1227 for more information or to register. Reinhardt University 5K for A Day begins at 8 a.m. at Cannon Park, 130 East Main Street, Canton. Rain or shine. Race day registration at 7 a.m., with 5K run/walk starting at 8 a.m. Register through Sept. 9 for $25; from Sept. 10 to race day, $30. Ages 12 and younger are $15. Phantom runners $25 or more. Proceeds go to financial assistance for local students. Register online at ADay5K.Reinhardt.edu.

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32nd annual Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival takes place 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Boling Park in Canton. Admission is $5. More than 200 arts and crafts vendors, concessionaires and family entertainers, as well as a children’s area. The juried show features original handmade work from artists across the region. www.serviceleague.net. 34

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Healing Hands Youth Ranch Golf Tournament fundraiser will be at Governors Towne Club, 4545 Champions Walk, Acworth. Continental breakfast at 8 a.m., registration and driving range open at 8:30 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m. Sponsorship and registration information available at www.hhyr.org.

Hope Fore Moms golf classic at the Fairways of Canton, a fundraiser for Serenade Heights. Registration begins at 8 a.m., tee-off at 9. For details, call 770-733- 9728 or visit www.serenadeheights.org/events.

Monster Dash Glow Run 5K and Little Monster 1 Miler, hosted by Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency, is open to all ages, with awards for a variety of categories for the best costumes. Registrants will get a glow-in-the-dark long sleeve T-shirt and glow-in-the-dark accessories. For start times and registration information, click on the Special Events tab at www.crpa.net or call Kate Borden at 770-924-7768. Homeless Veteran charity golf event will take place at Lake Arrowhead Highlands Course in Waleska. Registration at 8 a.m., shotgun start at 9. Four-man team scramble format. Silent auction will be open throughout the event. Prizes for closest to pin, longest drive. Lunch provided after play. Team entry fee is $400. Mulligans $10. Proceeds benefit Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program (CCHVP).

@ the Library Sequoyah Regional Library System

116 Brown Industrial Pkwy • Canton, GA 30014 • 770-479-3090 • www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org

Rose Creek • 770-591-1491 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Wednesdays

Lap-Sit story time at 10:30 a. m. for ages 1-3. Children learn about the story-time experience and early literacy is encouraged by including books, songs, rhymes and physical activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The final story time for the month will be Sept. 21.

Sept. 8

Library BINGO Book Club lets you decide what to read and when. Meetings are 10:30-11:30 a.m. the second Thursday of the month. Attending meetings is not mandatory to be a member. New members are always welcome.

Sept. 18

LEGO Club meets 3-4:30 p.m. with a different theme each month. Children can work alone or in teams to make their special creations, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. All ages are invited; ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Sept. 21

Movie Crafter-Noon at 3 p.m. for children of all ages. Watch a cartoon about Charlie Brown and then after the movie, stay and make your own Snoopy Ears. Children 9 and under with adult supervision please.

Sept. 22

LEGO STEM is LEGO Club in a new way. Meets at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Sept. 10

Hickory Flat • 770-345-7565 2740 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton

Sept. 13

Lap-Sit story time at 10:30 a.m. is designed for 1 to 3 year olds. A time for children to learn about the story-time experience and encourage early literacy by including books, songs, rhymes and physical activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The final story time for the month will be Sept.20.

LEGO Club meets 3-4 p.m. with a different theme each month. Children can work alone or in teams to make their special creation, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. All ages are invited; ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. It’s the Amazing Race at 4 p.m. Travel from continent to continent completing challenges, crafts, games, and more to proceed to your next travel destination on your way to winning the Amazing Race prize! Space is limited. Call 770-591-1491 to register.

Sept. 15

Explore Star Wars and the Constitutional Law at 6 p.m. Star Wars and the United States both have a constitution - learn about their similarities and how they govern in their galaxy and beyond. Watch clips from movies and get your own copy of the Constitution to take home.

Sept. 16

Movie Matinee at 3:30 p.m. A coded map on the back of the Declaration of Independence points to the location of the “national treasure,” but there isn’t only one on this quest. Whoever can steal the Declaration and decode it first will find the greatest treasure in history. Rated PG-13.

Sept. 22

Decorate with the Art of Autumn at 3 p.m. Children of all ages can help decorate the library’s meeting room. Create one-of-a-kind art pieces for an art gallery that will be displayed for our patrons to admire. Tools, supplies and theme provided.

Woodstock • 770-926-5859 7735 Main St., Woodstock

Wednesdays

Sept. 3

LEGO Club meets 2-3 p.m. with a different theme each month. Children can work alone or in teams to make their special creations, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. All ages are invited; children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Sept. 7

Book Club meets at 2:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Call the library to find out the current selection.

Sept. 9

Learn about Nutrition when WellStar officials present a discussion on nutrition as we age, weight management, and healthy eating.

Sept. 14

Free movie and craft at 4 p.m. Enjoy a film where a by-the-book funny cop must team up with a sly fox to solve a mystery. Munch on a bag of “Cop-corn,” and make a themed craft. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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Crocheting and Knitting Club will meet at 11 a.m. Let Mrs. Pat help you get started on a knitting or crocheting project. Bring your needles and yarn. No registration or prior knowledge required.

Sept. 19

Wednesdays

Pirate Day for teens at 5:30 p.m. “Talk Like a Pirate Day” with your favorite pirates of film. For teens in grades 6-12 only.

Sept. 13

Where in the Library is Carmen Sandiego? Find out at 4 p.m. Race against the clock to discover clues and track her down before it’s too late. This program is for children ages 8-12 Registration is required and begins Sept. 7. Call 770-591-1491.

Family story time at 10:30 a.m. for families with children of all ages. Story time is followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. The final story time for the month will be Sept. 21.

Sept. 21

Enjoy Bookish Trivia for teens at 6 p.m. Team up or compete individually as you test your knowledge of popular and classic books. For teens in grades 6-12.

Sept. 28

Create a no-sew fleece throw at 11 a.m. with Lynn Mock. Registration required. AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2016

Training ground for next generation of stylists.

ince opening Salon Gloss in 2012 in downtown Woodstock, owner Tim Timmons and his talented staff have provided clients with an upscale, Buckhead-style hair salon experience without having to leave Cherokee County. Now he has created that same experience through his new talent program at Salon Gloss Protégé, which is the training ground for Salon Gloss. “I needed to start thinking about the future of my brand and how I could create a place for young, fresh, hungry talent to train and at the same time provide a place for people to get their hair done at all price points,” Timmons said. Stylists at Salon Gloss Protégé have completed cosmetology school and have passed the state boards, receiving their professional licenses. “We take them under our expertise,” Timmons said. “And we show them how to quickly become master hairstylists.” He points out that clients can be sure

The Matrix color bar where hair color is mixed for clients.

they will receive the same fashion-forward styles without compromising the Salon Gloss experience. Continuing education is an important element to the growth of Salon Gloss. The onsite classroom located in the back of Salon Gloss Protégé is where classes take place. “The idea is to provide young stylists with a unique training experience and the opportunity to move up to Salon Gloss once they complete their training. It also gives clients a high level of haircuts and styles at prices to fit any budget,” Timmons said. Industry leaders have visited the new Salon Gloss Protégé and spent time training the young talent. Timmons said that having “artists of the industry” spend time teaching his stylists is an experience that can’t be found just anywhere. To meet the next generation of stylists, call Salon Gloss Protégé and make your appointment today.

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Renew. Recover. Revitalize.

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hen you walk through the door to Salon Gloss Spa be prepared to be transported to another world; a world of carefree relaxation and serenity. The walls, which appear to have water rippling down them, are bathed in soft, soothing lights. You’ll be escorted to the men’s or women’s locker room where your personal robe and slippers await. The décor has a contemporary look but the feel is one of luxury and renewal. What you don’t see is the soundproofing between the walls of the spa’s rooms, and between Salon Gloss Protégé (located next door) and Salon Gloss Spa, ensuring a quiet and tranquil experience. It’s just another way clients can know that no detail has been overlooked or left to chance. “I wanted to create a spa that felt like you were at a resort,” Timmons said of his new space.

Services include massage therapy such as the Thai massage, something you won’t find at your typical day spa. “Thai massage is a special kind of massage that includes acupressure and assisted yoga positions,” Timmons said. “The massage therapist actually moves your body for you so no previous yoga experience is necessary and it’s great for everyone.” Other massage therapies include: lymphatic massages, deep tissue and prenatal massages. A couples’ massage room is also available. Salon Gloss Spa is more than massages; feel renewed through one of the facials, peels, body scrubs or waxing services. There are many options and your service will be personalized and tailored to your specific needs or wants. The spa’s menu of services also includes injectables and fillers like Botox, Restylane and Juvederm. After your treatment, you can relax in the lounge with a cup of tea or glass of water while you soak up those last few moments of your spa experience. Salon Gloss Spa is currently taking appointments. Gift certificates as well as spa party reservations are available.

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Recharge to Meet Your Personal Goals BY LYNNE SAUNDERS

As we find ourselves in September, many have given up on New Year’s resolutions. We are closer to the next new year than the last. Many of us are still smoking, drinking, and/or sitting on the couch. If you are someone who has extra time on your hands because kids have gone back to school, this is your moment … seize it! To achieve the desired result, the most important tool you can have is a committed mind. What you think clearly defines who you are. Change your mind, change your world. That means you can change your reality. But you really have to want it. If you have tried and failed at achieving a personal goal in the past, most likely you didn’t have a clearly defined personal need. Dig down deep to discover, and articulate, the most painful WHY you need to take decisive action. Remember past successes that will encourage you to remain focused on future desired results. Equip yourself with motivational and instructional information. You can learn a lot from books and videos. Go to seminars and workshops that will strengthen your conviction. Having a buddy helps, too. Surround yourself with others with similar goals. Take enough time to develop a detailed plan, your roadmap to success. Determine what items need to be replaced immediately. You may need to do some shopping. You are worth the investment. Changing behaviors is an emotional process. Have the right items or food choices on hand for those times when emotions and determination run low. Have visuals strategically placed to keep your personal improvement commitment. What kind of pictures will help keep you on track? Perhaps a picture of someone muscular and fit posted on the refrigerator. How about someone breathlessly pushing an oxygen tank? Decide if positive or negative reminders work best for you. Generally, avoiding great pain is more of a motivator. Lastly, but also important is a goal-setting/tracking system. Weight Watchers has a convenient app to track weight loss and exercise. Some people create computer spreadsheets. I use a life balance organizer, a time management tool that allows for planning and preparation time blocks. It also tracks goals, efforts and progress in many areas of life. For me, this oldfashioned system of writing on paper works best. Document your success. Keep Making Progress!

To achieve the desired result, the most important tool you can have is a committed mind.

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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Make the Elementary Years Count BY MATT NEAL

When I was a kid, elementary school was nothing like it is today. Anyone who grew up in the 1970s can attest to that. I can’t remember a single time when either of my parents came to my school. We didn’t have room moms. We didn’t have holiday parties. But we did have teachers who could, and would, beat the devil out of you with a paddle— no parental permission, or even notification, required. I won’t say today’s kids have it super easy. I know kids will always have problems that are just as important to them as our problems are to us. But today, parents and students have so much more opportunity than we ever had in years past. For the first time in eight years, we no longer have kids in elementary school. Carmel Elementary has been a part of our kids’ lives since 2008. Now, it’s just a memory. Of course we’re happy our kids are moving on, but with that is the realization that a part of their childhood has ended forever. Gone are the days of eating lunch with them at school. Gone are the class parties, with my wife as a room mom, helping with holiday decorations. Gone are the fall festivals for the whole family. Now that they are in middle school, we

If you have time to be a room mom, it can be extremely rewarding.

don’t get to interact with them like before. Of course, they are probably glad. Kids move on. They no longer want Mom and Dad hanging around. I encourage anyone who has kids in elementary school, don’t let the chance go by to take advantage of these days. If your school allows you to have lunch with your child, you should do so. Because I worked a lot, I didn’t always get to see my kids in the evenings. So when I was able to join them for lunch at school, their faces would light up when they spotted me waiting for them. If you have time to be a room mom, it can be extremely rewarding. It gives you a chance to meet and interact with your child’s friends. You can help with the relationship between your child and the teacher, and create friendships that can last for years. That is a concept that was completely foreign to my own elementary school experience. Try to attend as many school activities as possible. It will add a little extra joy to your day, and to your child’s. Those early years don’t last forever.

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

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Lots Of Moo’ves for the Children

The 2016 Moo’ve It 5K and Fun Run a back to school run that connected Etowah River Park and Heritage Park, was a huge success, according to Kevin Williams, owner/operator of two Chick-fil-A restaurants in Cherokee County. More than $18,000 was raised for Cherokee County Education Foundation and Cherokee Special Olympics, and more than 1,000 participating. “It was awesome to support two organizations that work hand in hand in our schools. The cows, sponsors and runners enjoyed a great morning in two of our county parks. That was a great way to kick start the new school year.” The event was a partnership with the five Chick-fil-A restaurants in Cherokee County. Southeast Restoration Group was the presenting sponsor, with more than 30 team members participating. Photos courtesy David Ruff.

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Lifestyle

Buckle Up for a

HAIR

TOUR BY TIM TIMMONS

When you look at old photos of you and your family, what is one of the first things you notice? If it isn’t your clothes, it’s probably your hair. Whether you’re cringing and regretting your life choices or smiling fondly at your tacky hair wrap, one thing is certain: Hair tells a story and as you can see from the following, it has a ton of history.

The 1970s

The afro and the Farrah flip. The 70s were the age of the afro and it was nothing short of fabulous. From politicians to musicians to actors to the everyday citizen, the afro was all the rage. Later in the decade, Farrah Fawcett hit the scene and became known for her unique hairstyle. Popularized by her stylist, José Eber, it was quickly deemed “The Farrah” and everybody and their mom was trying to copy it.

The early 1900s

Gibson Girl hair. At the turn of the century, the Gibson Girl hair was born. It was often topped off with a simple top knot. The other popular version was long; soft waves because, apparently, long hair was the ultimate symbol of femininity.

The 1920s

The bob. Okay, here’s when things get spicy. Well, spicy for the 20s. All that long hair that was so popular? Yeah, the cool girls of the 20s chopped their hair off. This caused a lot of controversy, especially since it coincided with the suffrage movement and the jazz age. Josephine Baker, Clara Bow and the Dolly Sisters were huge style inspirations at the time.

The 1930s and 40s

Finger curl, Marcel waves, victory curls and glamour waves. The short hair stayed and finger waves styled with lotion were popularized by actresses Bette Davis and Jean Harlow, while Marcel waves were another method of achieving a similar look by using hot tongs applied to the hair to create the same effect. During the 40s, Rita Hayworth was the queen of victory rolls. Sure, it took a lot of pins and a lot of hairspray, but it looked pretty rad. Lauren Bacall was another style icon of the era, popularizing the ultra-glamorous, thick barrel curls.

The 1950s

The Marilyn and short bangs. Of course, what’s 50s style without Marilyn Monroe? Her flared pin curls were the hottest look around! For the more mature set, however, more conservative bouffant and curled bangs were the way to go, like Lucille Ball.

The 1960s

The beehive and the pixie cut. The 60s was an era when things finally started getting really interesting and diverse when it came to hair. The early 60s were dominated by ultra-volume and bouffant that every “cool mom” of the era rocked. By the late 60s, pixie cuts, popularized by celebrities like Twiggy, and bone straight hair was the preferred look of the mod set. 46

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The 1980s

The mullet, the mall bang and the Jheri curl. Oh, the 80s. It was a tragically beautiful decade in the world of hair. If you weren’t trying to copy Madonna’s messy curls, you were probably rocking a mullet topped with a teased out tower of bangs. If you were black or Latin, then you were probably rocking a Jheri curl. Either way, the 80s were a very special time in hair history. Very special indeed.

The 1990s

The Rachel. Whenever someone mentions 90s hair, the first thing that comes to mind is “The Rachel.” Yes, literally the hairstyle of Rachel from the television show “Friends.” It was, by far, the most iconic look of the era.

The 2000s

Emo Hair and beach waves. The 2000s had a strange love affair with bangs. Front bangs, side bangs, swooped bangs … bangs, bangs, bangs. Oh, and bone straight hair. You were probably rocking an emo/scene kid hairstyle like Hayley Williams. For those of you who weren’t so keen on burning your hair to a crisp, you were probably trying to rock the perfect beach waves like Sarah Jessica Parker or the Olsen Twins. From bobs, to afros, to mullets, to “The Rachel,” hair has been just as important as clothes in understanding the beliefs and cultural influences throughout our history. Which would you still rock today?

Tim Timmons is the owner of Salon Gloss Woodstock. Tim’s industry experience includes positions as trainer/educator, celebrity stylist and beauty consultant for the Grammys and MTV video music awards.

Wake Up! Tips for Quality Sleep BY JOSH KEENUM

Everyone knows the importance of quality sleep. But do you know what’s keeping you from getting it? Here are seven tips to cultivate deeper, more restful nights.

Clear your mind. For some of you, the only time to think and plan is before bed. But try and make time during the day. Write your to-do list. Have an action plan. Know what you’re doing throughout the week and day-to-day so you’re not staring at the ceiling while you prioritize.

Do not keep your phone near your bed. Cell phones, when on, emit transmissions that your brain continues to interact with during sleep – preventing you from experiencing deeper rest. Store devices away from you at night.

Get into a routine. Try to go to bed at the same time and wake at the same time everyday. Your body will fall into a natural sleep pattern. The fewer changes in your circadian rhythm – the better.

Avoid using devices before bed. Turn off the television, too. Most electronic devices, including televisions, emit a “blue light” that stimulates and activates the brain, decreasing melatonin production. It’s common sense really. Bright light wakens the brain. Lie down with a real book instead.

Lay off the alcohol and caffeine (of course) close to bedtime. That wine might make you feel sleepy, but it won’t help you fall or stay asleep. Time magazine published an article at the

beginning of this year about a study on the subject. Participants who drank close to bedtime were less likely to fall into a deep sleep, “when memories are firmed up, the brain’s detritus is cleared out and hard-working neurons get some much-needed replenishment.”

Nutrition plays a large role in your sleep story. Both when you eat and what you eat. We’re not coming at this from a calorie standpoint. We’re talking about the quality of your sleep. Incorporating healthy fats (avocados, nuts, eggs) into your dinners will satisfy you long-term more than a carby meal. You’ll be less likely to eat before bed and instead of craving food, you’ll be calm and ready for sleep.

Natural is the way to go. Don’t look for a quick fix. Melatonin, zinc and magnesium supplements will help regulate your body’s internal clock naturally. Prescription sleep aids are tempting because they knock you out. However, they can cause serious dependency and can leave you feeling groggy in the morning. These natural supplements won’t.

PLAE HARD director Josh Keenum, Reebok Athlete, CPT. info@plaehard.com. 678-408-2241.

$5 Donation at the Gate • Free for children 10 years and under • Free parking and shuttle services No pets, coolers, bicycles, skateboards, or alcoholic beverages allowed on site

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SATURDAY, SEPT 24

10AM–6PM All proceeds raised through this event benefit Cherokee County children in need.

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Cherokee Photography Club

Congratulations to all the participants in the July “Shadows” competition!

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 “The Trellis”

2nd Vicki Sellers “Evening Shadow on Jekyl”

3rd David Ferguson “Heart of Gold”

HM Judy Vlass “Lazy Days”

Color Prints: 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. 1st David Ferguson “Off Center” 48

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2nd Karen Beedle “I Feel So Tall”

3rd Linda Bryan “Love is Everywhere”

HM Eillene Kirk “Fishnet Shadows”

Digital Projection:

1st Becky Sapp “Freedom”

3rd Judy Vlass “Shades of White”

2nd Eillene Kirk “Invisible Girl”

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Health & Wellness

Team Approach to Multi-Specialty Dental Care BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN

Dental care can range from simple to complex. A patient may require a few fillings or extensive treatment that could include root canals, extractions, gum surgery, orthodontics or implants. Typically, a general dentist starts with a treatment plan, which may lead to referrals to specialists if the plan is complex. The involvement of multiple specialists creates a team approach to the patient’s care. Dental specialists that most patients are referred to include: oral surgeons (extractions), periodontists (gums), pedodontists (children), orthodontists (braces) and endodontists (root canals). A good example of the need for multi-specialty dental care was a new patient named Jane. She used to have regular check-ups and even had a significant amount of dental work performed about eight years ago. Things happened in her life that interrupted the completion of her dental care and she was unable to maintain regular check-ups. According to Jane, her teeth “had deteriorated significantly and she was upset with herself for letting them go.” A dental exam revealed Jane had decayed wisdom teeth, crooked teeth, gum disease and an abscessed tooth. Jane had gum disease around her molars and lower front teeth. Most of her gum disease was moderate and could be

treated in a general dental office, but she had overcrowding that needed the attention of an orthodontist. In fact, the overcrowding kept her from properly cleaning her teeth, so straightening them would help prevent gum disease from returning. However, several of Jane’s back molars had advanced gum disease and needed the expertise of a gum surgeon or periodontist. She also had complex decay in one molar that needed the expertise of a root canal specialist or endodontist. Jane was already missing several lower molars and knew she wanted implants. This would require a referral to an oral surgeon, who could also help her by removing impacted wisdom teeth. Jane was able to undergo numerous procedures in the general dentist’s office, but relied on the sequenced treatment plan to guide her through her many referrals. Patients benefit greatly when a overall plan is set, and the steps are outlined to restore good dental health.

Dr. Scott Harden, a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry, has served Woodstock for more than 25 years. 770-926-0000. www.FountainViewSmiles.com.

Sun Worshippers, Time for a Skin Check BY DR. JONATHAN LEE

You’ve survived the long summer months, lathered sunblock and protected your skin with a wide-brimmed hat. In other words, you’ve been doing the right things. But years upon years of sun exposure have layered on your skin and the damaging effects could be going unnoticed. Ultraviolet exposure, the heat and little moisture leave damaging effects on your skin. The good news is that now is the time to ask a dermatologist for an end-of-season assessment of summer damage. Watch for Signs It’s important to be vigilant about detection. At least once a month, examine your body and help family members look for signs, especially any moles or any dark spots. What is Melanoma Melanoma is a deadly and aggressive form of skin cancer. It is the fifth most common cancer for American men, and the seventh most common for women. Know your ABC’s Features seen in most common types of melanoma include:

A. B.

ASYMMETRY. One half of the lesion does not match the other half. Benign moles are usually symmetrical.

BORDER. Irregular borders, including ragged or notched edges, that are difficult to define.

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C. D. E.

COLOR. The presence of more than one color (tan, brown, black and even blue). DIAMETER. Lesion greater that 6 millimeters in diameter, about the size of a pencil eraser or larger.

EVOLUTION. Knowing how your skin has changed in appearance from its original state is perhaps the most important step in detecting cancer. If the lesion in question looks different from other moles or dark spots on your body, or if it has changed in the shape, size or color, or if it begins to itch or bleed, talk to your doctor right away. If You Spot Something Don’t wait. If you spot something unusual, it’s recommended that you seek a dermatologist right away. If your dermatologist suspects skin cancer, he or she will perform a skin biopsy. This requires removing a sample of skin tissue and sending it to a pathologist to be looked at under a microscope. If the biopsy shows melanoma, treatments vary depending on the characteristics of your lesion and the stage of your cancer. When caught early, skin cancer is very curable.

Dr. Jonathan Lee is medical director of Northside Hospital’s Melanoma & Sarcoma Program. For more information, visit northside.com/melanoma.

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The Changing Technology of Cochlear Implants BY JAN HENRIQUES AU. D.

smaller over the years, but are still a necessary part of the device to hear the world around you.

Advancements in technology have been made in helping those with mild to severe hearing impairments, as well as those with profound hearing loss or deafness. Many patients I see want to learn more about cochlear implants, how the devices work and the candidacy criteria involved. According to the Cochlear Corp., more than 450,000 people have received cochlear implants worldwide over the past 30 years. This technology can be life changing for an adult who lost hearing later in life and certainly for the baby who is just starting out in the world. It is important to know that the process of learning to hear again with a cochlear implant is not a quick fix, and it requires time, support and patience.

Who is a candidate? Age is no longer a criterion when considering an implant. Children as young as 12 months old may receive implants. These are children with profound hearing loss who are not showing benefit from traditional hearing aids. According to Med El, one of the device’s manufacturers, patients who are in their 70s, 80s and 90s who meet the criteria for candidacy can benefit from a cochlear implant. Specific tests are done with and without hearing aids for adult patients. This is the first step in determining candidacy. There are many other considerations, such as language skills, lack of medical contraindications, duration of deafness and a strong desire to be a part of the hearing world to name a few. For more information on cochlear implants, visit www.cochlear. com, www.advancedbionics.com, or www.medel.com/us/.

What is a cochlear implant? A cochlear implant is very different from a traditional hearing aid. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, a cochlear implant is “an electronic device that restores partial hearing to individuals with severe to profound hearing loss who do not benefit from a conventional hearing aid.” These devices consist of two components, a surgically implanted electrode array that is threaded into the damaged cochlea, and an external device that is worn over the ear to pick up and process sounds. Many people believe that the implants are totally internal, but this is not the case. External processors have become smaller and

Jan Henriques, Au.D. a board certified audiologist in Woodstock, has been practicing since 1985.

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this year, so don’t hesitate to register for the event. Boat owners also are needed. We hope everyone joins us for this very successful and worthwhile conservation event. Register at http://glac-reg.fikket.com. For more information on the event, visit the Lake Allatoona Association site at www.lakeallatoonaassoc.com.

The 31st annual Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup (GLAC) will be held Sept. 24. The Allatoona Lake Association manages the event and cooperates with several partners including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Georgia Power, The Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce, AMEC, Wildlife Action, The City of Kennesaw, WellStar Health Care System, and many others. More than 3,000 volunteers participated in the event last year, with many attending

the post cleanup picnic at Riverside Day Use Park. Several tons of trash are picked up each year, in addition to numerous tires and other debris. During the picnic, prizes are given for the most usual items found, which has become one of the more popular awards given at the event. Each year, hundreds of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts participate in the GLAC as part of a long-standing partnership with the event. The GLAC began partnering with National Public Lands Days in 1999 and has since been one of the largest Public Lands Day events nationally each year. We’re expecting another large volunteer turnout

Workers were treated to a lunch break at the Riverside Day Use Park.

The Clark Creek north cleanup crew during the 2015 event.

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Senior Sense:

Keeping the Mind Active BY DELIA HALVERSON

I am not one for working out at the gym. I do well to walk around the block from time to time. I realize, however, that exercise clears the mind. My husband had his fifth back surgery last spring, and he’s so glad to be well enough to go to the gym again. However, one morning when I did take a walk, my brain began turning gears. Years ago we discovered the wheel. Since then we’ve learned to use it to help us move about. BUT we must keep our physical bodies active in order to continue using them. If we don’t keep them active, they become useless. When the wheelchair was developed, we didn’t forget about walking. In fact, even in hospitals, the therapists have patients walking as soon as possible. Any prolonged idleness of our legs results in deterioration of the muscles. Why is it, then, that we ignore exercising our brains? So often when we finish school, or especially when we retire, we decide that we’ve learned all that we need to learn in this life, and we turn our brains off. We must keep our brains active and exercise them constantly in order to keep them developed. Older people are now participating in college courses that interest them, not necessarily for a degree. The Atlanta Journal/Constitution ran an article about how seniors age 62 and older can sign up for courses at 31 colleges and universities in Georgia without paying tuition. Here is the website with the article: http://www.ajc.com/news/ classifieds/jobs/free-tuition-for-senior-seniors/ng3n5/ Check out the website for Kennesaw University: http://ccpe. kennesaw.edu/blog/brain-exercise-for-older-adults/ There also may be private colleges that offer this benefit for seniors. In fact, Reinhardt University, just north of Canton in Waleska, offers an opportunity to audit classes for 50 percent off tuition rates, and those of us over 62 can take off another 25 percent. That’s pretty inexpensive for keeping your brain fit! You can also visit the local library to exercise your brain. On Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, the Woodstock library offers “brain games” with puzzles, cards, games, word puzzles and stimulating conversation. We don’t need to have degrees and diplomas to be educated. The important thing is to keep our education active in some form or other. If you feel uninformed on something, get out and find the information! Visit the library or check the internet. Sometimes our learning comes from books; sometimes from the internet; sometimes from other people. It’s up to us to search out the education that enriches us and makes us a better rounded person.

Delia writes books and leads workshops internationally. She and her husband settled in Woodstock after living in eight states. Their children and grandchildren live nearby.

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Seasons of Life BY REV. ANN GARVIN

Seasons – spring, summer, fall and winter. Nowhere do we see the changes each season brings better than in nature. In spring, as plants burst forth greenery, we experience new life. It is a time of possibilities and excitement. Summer is a time of production where flowers and/or fruit grows and matures. It is a time of fulfillment. Fall is a time to harvest, prepare for the winter and then slow down. And winter, sometimes seeming bleak and dreary, is a time when plants seem to die back and rest – only to once again come to life as spring rolls around. In nature, this process repeats itself as plants grow and mature. Our lives have seasons, too. These seasons don’t necessarily have anything to do with our age. At any age we can have times of rejuvenation, when we learn new things and we grow. At any age we can be productive and contribute to the world around us – as an older adult this may take the form of entering into a mentoring relationship with someone younger. At any age, we need times when we take a break from producing and rest. And there are those times when we experience death, the loss of a loved one. When we experience grief, things do indeed seem bleak and dreary. We have to learn to grow into life without our loved one. During the season of grief, it is important to have support of family and friends. We will be offering GriefShare support groups beginning Sept. 14, from 7– 8:30 p.m. GriefShare is a program that meets for 13 weeks. The program includes a time to meet with others who are experiencing similar circumstances. Each session begins with a video with information from the top experts in the field of grief and loss as well as a time to share your individual journey with others in the group. The program includes a workbook for personal study and reflection between groups. If you are in this season of your life, we would welcome the opportunity to walk with you. Call 678-524-8631 for more information or to register for the group.

Our lives have seasons, too. These seasons don’t necessarily have anything to do with our age.

After working in the counseling field for more than 25 years, Ann felt God’s call into pastoral ministry and currently serves as pastor of Woodstock United Methodist Church. Her email address is ann.garvin@ngumc.net.

2016

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vs. Cincinnati Christian 1:30 pm

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1:30 pm

9/24

@ Pikeville

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1:30 pm

10/8

@ Faulkner

1:30 pm

10/15

vs. Cumberland

1:30 pm

10/22

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1:30 pm

10/29

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1:30 pm

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10/15

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10/22

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School & Sports

Teacher Wins International Entrepreneurship Education Award Sequoyah High School marketing teacher Kari Palmer was given the Dr. Paul DeLargy Angel Award at this summer’s 29th annual International Entrepreneurship Institute. The award is the highest honor the institute bestows and “recognizes the educator who develops entrepreneurship Kari Palmer education best practices along with implementation plans that have the greatest potential for social impact and student transformation.” Only one high school teacher receives this annual award, which is named for the founder of Real LEDGE (Leading Economic Development through Global Entrepreneurship), in honor of his dedication to transforming students’ lives through entrepreneurship. Palmer, along with special education teacher Linda VanFossen, developed a plan to increase high school graduation rates by involving more Career Technical Instruction (CTI) students in entrepreneurship career classes and by offering more experiential learning activities. CTI is a program that supports special education students enrolled in career, technical and agricultural education classes.

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September School Holidays For Cherokee County public schools

Sept. 5: Labor Day • Sept. 19-23: Fall Break

Middle School PTSA Receives State Recognition Mill Creek Middle School PTSA was recognized at the Georgia PTA Convention Leadership Training Conference in Athens, Ga., this summer and was awarded Model PTA and the President’s Membership Award, and received first place for most outstanding local unit (middle/junior high) in the state.

From left: Donna Kosicki, former immediate past president, 2013-15 at Georgia PTA; Brenda Page, treasurer; Olga Spivey, co-vice president; Ambrea Holman, copresident; Jessi Kessock, co-president; Dr. Thomas B. Lockamy, Jr., superintendent of schools for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System; Lisa-Marie Haygood, president of Georgia PTA; and Tracy Thompson, 13th District PTA director.

Graduate Excels on Microsoft Certification Test Kaila Banker, a 2016 graduate of River Ridge High School, placed third in the state for her performance on Microsoft’s Word 2013 Certification Exam. The school recently received results of the 2015-16 test scores, which revealed Banker’s perfect score in record time. All Georgia students can take a free Microsoft Office Specialist exam and earn certification in a specific Microsoft program. Banker was a student in teacher Jennifer Norton’s computer science class.

Woodstock Varsity Singers Win State Honor The Woodstock High School Varsity Singers received a top state honor by earning the Exemplary Performance Award presented by the Georgia Music Educators Association. The choral group is directed by teacher Ryan McKendrick. “Building an excellent music program is a process requiring extra time, much talent and tremendous dedication to the music education profession,” said Ed Davis, chairman for the exemplary Performance Award selection committee. “Mr. McKendrick is to be commended for this outstanding achievement. His school and students are the direct benefactors of his hard work and love for teaching.”

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College Fair Kicks Off Woodstock’s Career Café Eighteen colleges, universities and military service admissions counselors participated in a recent college fair hosted at Woodstock High School by the media center’s Career Café program. The #careercafeWHS series is open to all students during their lunch period and offers weekly programs throughout the school year with a focus on college and career readiness.

Front row, from left: Ella Stewart, Meghan Mullen, Laken Riley, Lia Rosario, Teahana Brown, Reanna Bland, Ava McDonald, Grace Wartes and Noah Criman. Back row: Kyle Balaza, Caleb MacCracken, Tyler Ridge, Oliver Kirkley, Liam Vander Veen, Lewis Emery, Mason Port, David Aranda, Javier Andrade-Tover and Luis Tobon.

Eighth-Graders Earn Microsoft Certification Students, from left, Katie Bower, Emily McLaughlin and Tess Toomes speak with a representative from Middle Georgia State University.

Mill Creek Middle School is among only nine schools statewide to certify middle school students in Microsoft Office programs. These industry-recognized, standardsbased credentials validate a student’s Microsoft Office skills, and provide students another way to prepare for college and career. Mill Creek Middle School certified 19 eighth-graders as Microsoft Office specialists.

2016-17 Student Delegates Named

The Cherokee County School District has named the 2016-17 student delegates to the school board, including Jordan Mason of River Ridge High School, Isabelle Riddle of Sequoyah High School and Kayla Brader of Woodstock High School. The school board has included a student adviser position on its board since 1999, and for the past six years, a student delegate from each high school also has been selected. These students serve for one year to give input and feedback to the school board. Students selected to serve share common traits: they excel in the classroom, often ranking in the top 10 percent of their class and earning titles like valedictorian; they are involved in their school, often participating in numerous clubs, sports and organizations; and they seek out opportunities to serve and lead.

Kayla Brader, Woodstock

Isabelle Riddle, Sequoyah

Jordan Mason, River Ridge

• Recipient of academic letter, Gold Medal, National Spanish Exam - silver medal and certificate, WHS PTSA Essay Scholarship 201516 winner, Governor’s Honors Program nominee and varsity letter in track. • Member of Wolverine Marching Band, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Beta Club, Model United Nations, Women in Science and Engineering (president), Spanish National Honor Society (past president) and Youth Community Board at Transfiguration Catholic Church. • Volunteers for domestic violence shelter and Transfiguration Catholic Church.

• Recipient of AP Scholar with Distinction, PSAT Academic Achievement Award, Academic Letter, Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest (second place), Quest Bridge College Prep Scholar, One National Dance Competition (second place overall), Teen Leadership Cherokee Most Outstanding Leader Award, grant recipient for “Doggie Dash” Service Project, and PTA Reflections Contest state winner. • Member of National Honor Society (president), Student Government (treasurer), Beta Club (honorary member), Fellowship of Christian Athletes leadership council, Model Atlanta Regional Commission. • Volunteers for H.F.D.A. Gives Back (service club founder) and MUST Ministries (summer lunch coordinator).

• Recipient of Superintendent’s Key Scholar Award, Presidential Community Service Award, and Physical Fitness and Health Award. • Member of National Honor Society, Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2015, student government (2017 vice president), Knights of the Round Table, Beta Club, Metro Atlanta Regional Commission and Chick-fil-A Leadership Program. • Volunteers for Big/Little High School Mentorship Program (coordinator) and Crusading Knights Service Club.

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A Day in the Life of a Firefighter

Parking in Downtown Woodstock

city including concerts, KidsFest, Christmas Jubilee, July 4th festivities, Friday Night Live and annual festivals. We go to all schools (daycares included) to teach and educate citizens about fire safety, perform car seat checks and other services. We also spend time each month at senior facilities teaching about falls and safety issues. In addition, firefighters inspect every building in the city annually for safety issues. Every hydrant has to be checked yearly as well to ensure it is in working order. Each day offers something different. Our goal is to be prepared for the next crisis and to ensure all of our equipment (including the trucks and hydrants) are in working order and our training is up to date. If you have questions or want to tour the station, please contact: 770-592-6000 ext.1845 or gwilliams@woodstockga.gov.

spaces or 23 percent of total parking downtown. This program is expected to roll out in January 2017 with a large marketing and promotional learning campaign as a part of it. In addition to this, the city has added an additional 30 +/spaces in the lot at City Center and improved pedestrian access to Main Street and is currently working on a gravel parking lot on Mill Street near the trailhead for Noonday Creek Trail, which should add another 40 +/- spaces. Several proposed developments around the downtown area will also add parking structures, in which the city plans to partner to add public inventory within these developments as well as ongoing plans for a public deck at City Center. Wayfinding signage has been added, which helps visitors and residents find some of the lesser-known parking areas that are sometimes just as close to their destination as the on-street parking that is in such high demand. It is our hope that some of the small improvements that have been done as well as ongoing planning in both private and public developments can help satisfy the parking demand. While a “parking problem” can certainly be a frustrating issue to have, what it really tells us is that Woodstock continues to be a place that people want to be and we certainly hope that continues and that we can address the frustrations in short order.

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Football Season continued from page 27

The boys laughed happily. As I extricated myself from the tree, tears welled in my eyes. Thank God for sunglasses. “You really should have held on to that one, Mr. Mike,” Alex said with a laugh. Back in the huddle, Tyler was still chuckling. “Boy, Dad, that pass went right through your hands. Next time you gotta try harder.” His laughter made me angry. “You know, Tyler,” I responded, “it’s more fun watching somebody smash into a tree than actually doing it.” Tyler’s smile vanished. “I’m sorry, Dad. It was a really bad pass.” He slapped me on the shoulder apologetically. “But you made a really good try for it, a really good try.” I felt strangely mollified. My adolescent son had acknowledged I’d done my best instead of laughing about what a loser I was. The next play, I threw a better spiral, and Tyler dug deep to make the score. We played another half hour. Ann brought out a tray of cold drinks. We sat on the driveway and argued about the final score, who had made the best plays, and who the worst. No one really cared. We were dirty and sweaty and tired. It was a perfect game of touch football.

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The Role of State Government continued from page 15

Our state government is often overlooked. Given our American system of government though, it is arguably one of the most important places that we can place our focus. It is truly an honor to be your member of Georgia’s House of Representatives. 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.

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GREENPRINTS TRAIL SYSTEM WOODSTOCK, GA

Visit our website for more information on these or other trail projects. greenprintsalliance.org

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, Â© 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 (2017) - 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 .5 mile trail runs along Rubes Creek and will ultimately connect into a larger run of trails. 64

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WOODSTOCK AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Ahimsa House helps victims of domestic violence 24-hours a day who need help getting their pets to safety. 404-452-6248 www.ahimsahouse.org Angel House Girls Home is a residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency. 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. 678-504-6388 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Collins Dixon Foundation: Bend Your Knees, Inc. raises awareness and helps children with pediatric brain tumors. Contact: Bob Dixon, 678-922-1560. Bethany Place is a transitional home for single women, unwed mothers. 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. 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. 770592-8072 Cherokee Family Violence Center offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services. 770-479-1703, Spanish 770-720-7050 or 800-334-2836 option 2. www.cfvc.org Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes challenges professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ. Bill Queen 404-441-3508 www. cherokeefca.org Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) 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. Sonia Carruthers 770-345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org Cherokee County Senior Services offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens. 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. 678-640-3512 www.communityveterinarycare.com Companion Animal Connection 678-493-9847 www.adoptapet.com Everyday Angels offers financial assistance for local families in need. aaeverydayangels@gmail.com Feed My Lambs, Inc. provides free Christian preschools in the U.S. and around the world. 770-795-9348 office@feedmylambs.net www.feedmylambs.net

Georgia Animal Project, based in Ball Ground, offers high quality, low cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats throughout North Georgia. 770-704-PAWS (7297) www.theanimalproject.org Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a yearly 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. 770-796-4618 www.goshenvalley.org Green Shelters America animal rescue group. 770-712-4077 or GreenSheltersAmerica@gmail.com www.GreenSheltersAmeric.com Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia 770-587-9697 www.habitat-ncg.org Healing Hands Youth Ranch offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses for hope and healing. Jennifer Simonis 770-633-4451 www.hhyr.org HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people who struggle intensely with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness. 678391-5950 www.hqmg.org HOPE Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. 770-924-0864 or info@hopectr.com www.hopectr.com HOPE Center — Seeds Thrift Store offers men, women & children’s clothing, furniture & other homegoods. 770-517-4450 www.seedsthriftstore.com Life Connection Ministries helps empower and provide humanitarian relief in the form of wells and greenhouses to impoverished communities. Mission trips offered. Florine Russell 678-234-1798. www.lcm-ga.com Matthew E. Russell Foundation works to establish literacy and libraries in rural areas worldwide. Florine Russell 678-234-1798. www.mattrussell.org MUST Ministries offers groceries, hot meals, emergency shelter, supportive housing, clothing, employment services, summer lunch and more from five locations in eight counties, including the Canton office at 111 Brown Industrial Pkwy. 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. 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. 706-253-6303 www.ngapregnancy.org

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

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. Lynne Saunders 770-591-4730 www.papaspantry.org

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

Pet Buddies Food Pantry helps families in need by providing pet food, supplies, spaying and neutering, and education through community outreach programs. 678-310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

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Safe Kids Cherokee County provides free child safety seat inspections by appointment. 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. 770-516-1108 www.servone.org The Blue Ribbon Foundation fosters a national dialog toward finding the cause, cure and prevention of ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), fibromyalgia and Lyme disease. Tom Prior 478-397-5542 www.theblueribbonfoundation.org Volunteer Aging Council is a nonprofit that helps raise funds for the seniors of Cherokee County. A list of current needs is available. 770-310-3474 www.vac-cherokeega.org

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. 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. Reba 770-516-3502 www.ga-al-anon.org/district-number.hp?district=17 American Heart Association - Cherokee Division 678-385-2013 American Red Cross metro chapter 770-428-2695 Caregivers Alzheimers Support Group Meets: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of Every Other Month at Benton House of Woodstock, 3385 Trickum Rd. 678-494-4500 woodstockinfo@bentonhouse.com Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Woodstock Church of the Nazarene. 770-366-7515 Meets: 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist. 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Meets: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ministry House 678-459-2347 www.MinistryHouse.org Meets: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton. 678-764-8660 www.celebraterecovery.com Cherokee County Support Group provides support for people with autoimmune conditions. Meets: 6:30 - 8 pm second Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, 1716 New Light Rd, Holly Springs. 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. Linda Watson 770-793-7818 Georgia Canines for Independence. 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. 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). 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. 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. Marguerite 678-315-7686 or Megan 770-517-0191 MOMS Club of Woodstock-TowneLake momsclubofwoodstocktl@gmail.com www.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. 770-924-4777

VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 316 Meets: 7 p.m. third Thursdays at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. Irma Martin 678-662-2366 Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. Andrew Yrabedra 404-663-4663

CIVIC, COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS AARP Woodstock Chapter For anyone age 50 and older. Meets: 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays at Tuscany. 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 770-345-3288 www.rockbarn.org Citizen Oversight and Education 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. Marcie Zied 770-345-8687 Junior Service League of Woodstock 770-592-3535 http://jslwoodstock.org/

Cherokee County Republican Women affiliated with The Georgia Federation of Republican Women Meets: Monthly in Woodstock/Canton. 770-592-7811 or jkconkey@gmail.com Grassroots Conservatives of Cherokee

Meets: 7- 9 a.m. Fridays at the Chick-fil-a on 951 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock by the Outlet Mall. Bill Dewrell 770-294-0922

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

RECREATION & HOBBIES Allatoona Gold Panners Periodic events and outings to pan the creeks in the Dahlonega Gold Belt along the Lake. Rob Kelly rrkelly@bellsouth.net Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meets: 10 a.m. on the second Saturday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. www.cherokeehams.com Cherokee Community Chorale A community of singers from all walks of life including housewives, teachers, retired professionals, office managers and professional musicians who love the art of choral singing. 678-439-8625 www.cherokeechorale.org Cherokee County Arts Center 94 North St., Canton. 770-704-6244, www.CherokeeArts.org

Pilot Club of Cherokee County Meet: 6: 30 p.m. second Mondays at IHOP on Hwy 20 Lynda Goodwin, 770-393-1766 or Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com www.pilotinternational.com

Cherokee County Master Gardeners 770-721-7803 www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/mastergardeners

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at IHOP on Highway 92 770-480-4179

Cherokee County Saddle Club Hosts monthly meetings and group rides. www.cherokeesaddleclub.com

Cherokee Business Network Meets: 7:45 a.m. every Wednesday at Chick-fil-A, 9728 Highway 92, Woodstock. Marci Zied 770-345-8687

Rotary Club of Woodstock Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at IHOP on Highway 92 678-428-6514

Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) Roller hockey. www.cherokeehockey.org

Cherokee Toastmasters Club Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bank of North Georgia, 200 Parkway 575, Woodstock www.cherokeetoastmasters.com

Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meets: Noon Thursdays at The Grille at Towne Lake Hills at 1003 Towne Lake Hills E., Woodstock www.townelakerotary.com

Cherokee Music Teachers Association Linda Lokey 770-720-1701 www.cherokeemta.org

Empowered Women Through Synergy Meets: 8:30 a.m. third Thursday at J Christopher’s, 315 Chambers St., Woodstock. Shahida Baig 678-445-3900

Service League of Cherokee County 770-704-5991 http://serviceleague.net

Unlimited Possibilities, support group for stroke and brain injury survivors. Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center. Kelly 678-677-2589

The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meets: Various times and locations Edeline Dryden 678-789-6158 http://xperienceconnections.com/spotlight/woodstock/ Main Street Woodstock Meets: 8 a.m. last Friday of every month at 8534 Main St. at City Center www.mainstreetwoodstock.org Southeast Cherokee Business Networking Meets: 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Frosty Frog Creamery, 6205 Hickory Flat Hwy., #112, Canton www.secbn.com Towne Lake Business Association Meets: 12:30 p.m. third Tuesday at The Grille at Towne Lake Hills. 770-615-3350 www.tlba.org

South Cherokee Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. every Friday at The Grille at Towne Lake Hills. 770-926-3522 Towne Lake Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Eagle Watch Golf Club 404-557-2218 www.townelakeoptimists.com Woodstock Jaycees Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday and third Thursday at 216 Rope Mill Road. 770-926-8336 Woodstock Lions Club Meets: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. 770-906-2958

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meets: 7-8:30 a.m. every Friday at Freight Kitchen & Tap, 251 E. Main St., Woodstock. Wendy 404-8163377 www.powercore.net

Cherokee County Democratic Party Meets: 7 p.m. second Thursday at Holly Springs Train Depot, 164 Hickory Road, Holly Springs 770-345-3489 www.cherokeedemocrats.com

Women of Woodstock Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Wednesday at The Grille at Towne Lake Hills info@womenofwoodstock.com www.womenofwoodstock.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

Woodstock PowerCore Team Meets: 7 a.m. on Thursdays at The Grille at Towne Lake Hills; Marc Replogle 770-952-5000 ext. 20.

Cherokee County Republican Party Meets: 9 a.m. third Saturday at JUMP Kitchen and Saloon, 1085 Buckhead Xing, Woodstock. 678-882-0915, http://cherokeecounty.gop

Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org

Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com Christian Authors Guild Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. www.christianauthorsguild.org Kingdom Riders A forming chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Canton. Meets: 8 a.m. fourth Saturdays at Family Tradition restaurant in Hickory Flat. All makes of motorcycles welcome. Les Marmitons For men interested in culinary arts. www.lesmarmitons.org Wildlife Action, Inc. A conservation organization on Allatoona Lake at 2075 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth. 770-924-7464 www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com Cherokee Senior Softball Association www.seniorsoftball.com Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Highway, Canton. www.cherokeechapter.com William G. Long Senior Center Offers activities for seniors at 223 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. 678-445-6518 AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2016

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 Cornerstone Community 4206 North Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007 Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-710-1068 Faith Community Office: 110 Village Trail, Suite 110, Woodstock Sunday Services: 230 Rope 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 Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.HeritageCanton.com Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org

Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2016

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 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 Sutallee 895 Knox Bridge Highway, White 770-479-0101 www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Toonigh 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon www.toonightbaptistchurch.com

CHURCH OF GOD

Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-592-2956 www.bellsferry.com New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.org 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.ecamarietta.org Saint Clementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org

JEWISH

Chabad Jewish Center 1480 Shiloh Road, NW, Kennesaw 770-400-9255 www.jewishwestcobb.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, Acworth 770-926-3558 www.heritagepres.com Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074 www.woodstockpcusa.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Our Lady of LaSalette 12941 Sam Nelson Road, Canton 770-479-8923 www.lasalettecanton.com 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

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

UNITED METHODIST

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

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

BridgePointe 233 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock 770-517-2977 www.bridgepointechurch.org Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com

Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton 770-479-6030 www.fieldschapel.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-529-9572 www.mormon.org

Hickory Flat 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345.5969 www.hickoryflat.org

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

Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org

Dayspring 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 770-516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com

Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-2883 www.hollyspringsumc.com

Dwelling Place Church 110 Londonderry Court #130, Woodstock www.dwellingplacemovement.org

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.mtgilead-umc.org

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

Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org

Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestoneschurch.com

Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-516-0371

Fresh Springs Worship Center 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 100, Woodstock 678-557-9841 www.freshspringsworship.com

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

Fuente de Vida (Fountain of Life) 205 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-880-3135 www.fdvida.org

Unity North Atlanta 4255 Sandy Plains Rd. Marietta, GA 30066 678-819-9100 www.unitynorth.org

Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org

OTHERS

Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton 770-345-3030 www.actionchurch.tv Antioch Church 9876 Main St., Suite 250, Woodstock 678-494-2193 www.antiochchurch.life

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 Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth

Ministry House 347 Holly St., Canton 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org Momentum 659 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-384-4919 www.MomentumChurch.tv New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, Canton 770-479-6412 www.newcovenantcanton.org North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 www.northatlantachurch.org Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0040 www.rezwoodstock.org Revolution 125 Union Hill Trail, Canton 770-345-2737 www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Woodstock 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com 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 Woodstock City Church 150 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock www.woodstockcity.org 678-880-9092 Woodstock Christian 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-8238 www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-366-7515 www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8990 www.wcchurch.org AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2016

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

Gentle Dental Care/Georgia Dental Implants Inside back 770-926-2784 www.georgiadic.com

Tidwell Firm, The 678-999-8500 www.thetidwellfirm.com

Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 29 770-926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com

ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES

AUTOMOTIVE Bavarian Repair 770-310-2381 www.bavarianrepair.com

Woodstock Quality Paint & Body 770-926-3898

BEAUTY, MASSAGE & SPA Salon Gloss 678-483-8900 www.salongloss.biz

Salon Gloss Spa 678-483-8900 www.salongloss.biz

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Salon Gloss Protégé 678-483-8900 www.salongloss.biz

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

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

FUNERAL SERVICES

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

Woodstock Hair Salon & Spa 770-675-8977

Downtown Buzz 770-592-6056 www.downtownwoodstock.org/ downtown-buzz

DENTAL Fountain View Dentistry 770-926-0000 www.FountainViewSmiles.com

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Poole Funeral Home & Cremation Services 678-932-2097 www.poolefuneralhome.net

HEALTH & FITNESS Plae Hard plaehard.com

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HOME & GARDEN

BUSINESS

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

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

PETS Cherokee County Animal Shelter www.cherokeega-animals.org

Mr. Junk 678-MR-Junk1 www.mrjunk1.com

PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Cherokee Internal Medicine 678-238-0301 www.cherokeeim.com

North Georgia Audiology and Hearing Aid Center 770-726-8948 www.YourHearingLink.com

Northside Hospital-Cherokee www.Northside.com

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

Piedmont Physicians 770-926-8717 piedmont.org/woodstock

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

Wellstar 55 770-956-STAR (7827) wellstar.org WellstarFamily Medicine www.wellstar.org

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

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

Sundance Pressure & Seal 15 Office: 770-720-2303, Cell: 404-771-0071 www.sundancepressureandseal.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY J. King Images 404-384-2794, 404-200-0881 www.jkingimages.com

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A & M Residential Properties 5 678-383-7174

Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage Tara Daigle, Realtor 404-925-6351 tara@keatingbrs.com Broadus Realty Group Donna Broadus, 404-583-8856 www.broadusrealtygroup.com

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Magnolia Cottages by the Sea Linda B. Lee 850-319-8050 www.magnolisdreamcottage.com

Reflection Lake Nantahala Kristine Flaig 828-321-3101 www.reflectionlakenantahala.com

Premier Group, The â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Keller Williams 678-494-0102 www.TPGsells.com

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

Georgia Zombiefest www.georgiazombiefest.com

Kennesaw State University Football www.ksuowls.com

North Georgia State Fair

Reinhardt University Football www.reinhardteagles.com

Riverfest www.serviceleague.net

River Ridge High School Football

Sequoyah High School Football www.sequoyahfootball.com

www.northgeorgiastatefair.com

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Woodstock High School Football www.WoodstockFootball.net

RESTAURANTS/FOOD

Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill 770-926-6778 www.FireStoneRestaurants.com

Mad Life Studios www.madlifestageandstudios.com

Omo Fish House 770-575-9920 Yumsa International Market 770-757-6835 www.yumsa.com

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RETAILERS/SHOPPING Blue Frog Imports 770-592-0122 www.BlueFrogImports.biz

AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2016

Since 1996, we have brought relevant, uplifting and reader-driven content to the residents of Towne Lake, Canton and Woodstock. We look forward to serving you, our readers and advertisers, every month. Thank you for your continued support and participation in making this truly your community magazine.

Seated, from left: Patty Ponder, Jon and Karen Flaig and Jackie Loudin. Standing, from left: Katherine Amick, Denise Griffin, Susan Rodney, Michelle McCulloch, Carla Caldwell, Laura Latchford, Candi Hannigan and Christie Deese. Photo by J King Images.

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AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2016

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