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April 2015
Volume 20, Issue 12
8 Empowering Victims
Developing support, resources for victims of financial crimes.
16 Craigslist Safety
Each city in Cherokee offers a safe place for business transactions.
18 A Brighter Economy
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Cherokee in best position so far for business growth, development.
24 Grab your Camping Gear
Allatoona Lake campgrounds open as we enjoy warmer weather.
26 Makeover for Emily
Emily Bowman’s progress celebrated with special makeover.
36 Fashion Trends
Check our list to make sure you’re on top of the latest for spring.
64 Girl Power
Academic, athletics pay off for high school seniors heading to college.
69 School Board 101
A lesson in the responsibilities and duties of board members.
70 Feeding the Hungry
Grant boosts efficiency of local mobile food ministry.
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Contributing Writers Chantel Adams John Beyers Siohban Brumbelow Michael Caldwell Caron Catalon Amy Cobb Rick Coughlin Claire Frost Delia Halverson Dr. Scott Harden Dr. Amy Hardin Dr. Jan Henriques Jenna Hill Dan Jape Kurt & Sheila Johnson Sean Kaufman Mark Kissel
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In Every Issue Joe Lemmo Ann Litrel Dr. Mike Litrel Rob Macmillan Dr. Mark McLaughlin Clark Menard Calvin Moss Matt Neal
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Office of Economic Development 18 O. Julius Quarcoo 60 Bill Ratliff 71 Lynne Saunders 52 Jodi Tiberio 26, 36 Van Tran 62 Megan Vaupell 64 Shannon Wallace 8
Around Towne Community News
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Birthdays 14 Everyday Angels
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TLBA News
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Community Calendar
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Towne Lake Dining Guide 47 School News
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Faith 70 Parking Map
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Woodstock Dining Guide 76 Recent Home Sales
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Greenprints Trail Map
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Advertisers Directory
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AROUND TOWNE
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People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Towne Lake
What’s Moved Styl’n Salon has opened in a new and larger location at 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 700. Hairdressers Becky Smith, Laurel Rosser and Tonya Hughes have joined the salon, formerly located next to GameDay on Eagle Drive. 678-494-0001.
What’s New
Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of Around Woodstock. She has lived in Cherokee County for 28 years. Send your comments or questions to Candi@ AroundAboutMagazines. com
Mexico Lindo has opened at 9770 Main St., Woodstock, in the Woodstock Village II Shopping Center. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 770-672-0026
The Salt Factory Pub’s scheduled opening date was March 23 at 8690 Main Street in Woodstock. Salt is an upscale gastropub that offers “modern and approachable cuisine as well as an unbeatable beer list.” Find Salt Factory Woodstock on Facebook. Dr. Bret Hintze D.P.M. board certified foot surgeon, has a new office at 970 Woodstock Pkwy., Suite 310, specializing in all aspects of podiatry, wound care and sports injuries. 770-999-0804. www.footandanklereconstructionga.com. The Stables at Towne Lake has opened at 409 Old Boring Lane. The Stables is a full service hunter/jumper barn that offers lessons for beginners through advanced ages 4 and up, as well as leases, barn shows, local GHJA and rated shows, clinics, camps and a working student program. 302-750-3309 What-A-Dog, a Chicago-style hot dog restaurant will be opening in mid-May. It will be located at 9595 Main St., Unit B, at the Corner of Highway 92 and Main Street.
Congrats More folks are finding out what we already know: Woodstock is a great place to live. Our vibrant city was ranked as the 8th best place to live in Georgia in a recent ranking released by www.areavibes.com.
Spring Cleaning We’ve done a bit of spring cleaning in our magazines. It may not be evident on the surface, but turn to pages 86 and 87 and look a little closer to admire our handiwork! We’ve updated our resource pages so you have the most up-to-date info on clubs and organizations. If you are involved in a group that would like to be listed, let us know.
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Helping Others April is National Child Abuse Prevention and folks at the Anna Crawford Children’s Center have a series of events planned to promote awareness. Any donation to the center will get a pinwheel placed on Highway 92 in front of Home Depot, and an entry into a drawing for four Disney day park-hopper passes. Drawing is May 1. Donations can be made online at www.stopchildabusegeorgia.com. A barbecue lunch fundraiser 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27, sponsored by Williams Brothers Barbecue, will take place in front of the Cherokee County courthouse in Canton. Plates will be $8 and proceeds will benefit the center, which provides intervention and prevention services for families and children impacted by child abuse.
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Dee Locklin — Dee is a Georgia State University retiree who moved to Towne Lake in 1998. She and husband Lewis are the proud parents of KSU student Taylor. Dee joined the TowneLaker as a contributing writer in 2011 and now is focusing her energy on caring for her beloved husband as he battles late-stage cancer.
G. Lora (Gay) Grooms — Gay has been teaching, writing, directing, and performing in the Atlanta area since 1990. She opened the Towne Lake Arts Center — now the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village — in 2002. She credits her four now-grown children for teaching her almost everything she knows about working with creative young minds.
Dr. Scott R. Harden — Scott is a family dentist at Fountain View Family & Cosmetic Dentistry serving Woodstock and Cherokee County for 25 years. During this time, he has lived in the Towne Lake area with his wife, Kathy, and two children.
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New Focus to Fight Financial Crime, Elder Abuse BY DISTRICT ATTORNEY SHANNON WALLACE
Every April, the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office pays tribute to victims of crime during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19-25. The national theme this year is “Engaging Communities, Empowering Victims.” In 2015, our office created a new unit that focuses on the prosecution of financial crimes and elder abuse. Through this unit, we aim to empower crime victims, Shannon Wallace is especially our vulnerable population of the district attorney of the Blue Ridge Judicial elderly citizens, as they pursue justice and Circuit. She graduated recovery. cum laude from UGA School of Law in 2002. Financial crimes cost billions of dollars and affect more than 25 million consumers in our country annually. Such crimes know no boundaries and don’t discriminate; they touch all aspects of our community, including corporations, small businesses and individuals, young and old. Financial crimes typically receive far less attention than violent crimes, yet they can be just as devastating to the individual, especially the elderly. Elderly citizens, many of whom live on fixed incomes, face destitution and hopelessness as a result of being targeted by perpetrators. Last year, the district attorney’s office provided services to 110 victims
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of financial crimes. There are likely many more victims who simply failed to realize or report their victimization. Unfortunately, this trend will only escalate as thieves become more technologically sophisticated. Our office has taken several important steps to increase the focus on white-collar crime in Cherokee County. We are currently working to establish a county-wide White Collar/Elder Abuse Task Force that better links the district attorney’s office with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as well as senior service agencies. The task force will focus on improving our response to these serious cases through partnership and collaboration. Our office has joined the International Association of Financial Crime Investigators and the National White Collar Crime Center, which will provide more resources and training opportunities for our staff. We are also pursuing At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics Certification through the Georgia Division of Aging’s Forensic Special Investigations Unit. Finally, we are in the process of enhancing our website to increase community awareness on prevention methods and steps to take if one becomes a victim of a financial crime. As we go into National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in, we must all work together to empower victims to report financial crimes and to provide the necessary support and resources they need to move forward and rebuild their lives along with holding offenders accountable.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Woodstock Added to I-75 Signage The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to update the signage along Interstate 75 to include the city of Woodstock on posts that currently only reference Acworth. The southwest corner of Cherokee County has experienced tremendous growth over the past year, due to the successful development of the Cherokee 75 Corporate Park, Majestic Realty’s Cherokee Commerce Center and Cabela’s new 100,000 square-foot sporting goods complex. “We’d like to thank GDOT, Cherokee County and the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) for making this happen,” said Jeff Moon, Woodstock City Manager. “Having a gateway and identity established on I-75 for the city of Woodstock is very helpful for our long-term economic development efforts by both increased exposure and awareness. As we continue to promote the regional outlet mall and our expanding trail system in Woodstock, this was an essential component of our branding efforts.”
Fire Department Wins Guns and Hoses Run Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services won the 2015 Guns and Hoses Run, and has bragging rights for signing up the most runners for the event and having the fastest runner of the day. The event pits the fire and emergency services against the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in soliciting participants in the fundraiser. The winner’s charity - Goshen Valley Boys Ranch - will receive a donation of $3,600. According to a representative with the Cherokee County Recreation and Parks Agency, 360 runners signed up for the fire department, while 269 signed up with the sheriff’s office. Sam Harp, 18, is the overall winner of the 5K race, his fourth year in the top spot. He finished the race in 17 minutes and 17 seconds beating his time last year by 50 seconds. Sam’s parents are Lyle and Cheri Harp, and his dad is a firefighter with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. 10
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Celebrities Prepare for the Dance Floor Here’s the celebrity lineup for the 5th annual Dancing for the Children gala, sponsored by the Service League of Cherokee County and set to begin at 6 p.m. April 25 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee conference center: • Zach Blend, executive director of Goshen Valley Boys Ranch with professional partner Karrie Mattice of Applause Conservatory. • Daniel Espeut, CEO of Espeute Productions with professional partner Samantha Stone of Project SLIDE Dance Program for Kids and Teens. • Bill Grant, president of Grant Design Collaborative with professional partner Christi Hinkley of Academy of Dance Arts. • Susan McCarthy, assistant superintendent of educational programs at the Cherokee County School District with professional partner Timothy Meyers of Gotta Dance Atlanta. • Gwen Parker, senior vice president and Cherokee County president of Renasant Bank with professional partner Wayne Zwick of Allure Dance Studio of Atlanta. • Mandy Spell, owner of B.Loved Boutique with professional partner Brian Dixon of Planet Ballroom Johns Creek. • Dr. Darren Surma, Doctor of Chiropractic at Ridgewalk Chiropractic with professional partner Dawn Parker of Great Gig Dance Company of Kennesaw.
Eddie Robinson and Zach Blend celebrate the victory for the Hoses team.
• Chuck Wilson, assistant principal at Creekview High School with professional partner Tracy Porter of Woodstock School of Ballet. The dance takes place at the 49th annual ball, a fundraiser for the service league’s community service projects. General admission tickets are $80, with reserved tables for parties of 12 at $1,000. VIP tables near the dance floor are $1,500. For tickets, call Julie Pennington at julie.pennington76@yahoo.com or visit www.serviceleague.net.
Registration for Elementary Schools
Fireman John Carrol crosses the finish line in full gear.
Registration for 2015-16 school year Kindergarten and first grade students who are entering school for the first time will be held at all Cherokee county elementary schools 3:30-6 p.m. April 30, and 9 a.m.noon May 1. For details on the proper information to bring for registration, visit www.cherokee.k12. ga.us.
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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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Expanded Thrift Store Supports Ministry Woodstock has a new outlet for bargain shoppers looking for deals on clothing and furniture. The Baby & More Thrift Store at the HOPE Center has been transformed into Seeds Thrift Store, located at 295 Molly Lane. Items are donated by the public, and proceeds will support the HOPE Center, a nonprofit pregnancy resource center that offers hope and assistance to women with unplanned Shoppers will still be able pregnancies. to find baby items. “The generosity of our community has increased donations to a wider variety of items [than baby clothes and supplies] and made the store a place where everyone can shop and find bargains,” said Seeds manager Monti Price. “Our goal is to provide quality merchandise to everyone and feed back into a ministry that helps the community in so many ways.” More than 20 volunteers support the center, with close to 100 helping each year with special projects. The store is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Tax deductible donations are accepted daily. 770-517-4450. www.hopectr.com.
Hobgood Baseball Needs Carnival Vendors Hobgood Baseball is looking for vendors for the spring carnival, scheduled for 1-6 p.m. April 12 at Hobgood Baseball Park. Email hobgoodpr@gmail.com for the registration form and information. www.hobgoodparkbaseball.com
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Let the Games Begin The 9th annual Cherokee County Senior Olympics (CCSO), presented by Northside Hospital Cherokee, are taking place in April. Following an April 7 opening ceremony, 14 events will be held throughout the month, including basketball free-throw, bowling, pickleball and golf. A closing ceremony is planned for April 28 at the Cherokee County Senior Services Center. More than 150 athletes, age 50 and older, participated last year. For more details, call Allison Chandler at 678-207-7884, find Cherokee County Senior Olympics on Facebook or visit www.cherokeecountyseniorolympics.com.
Scout Leader is Honored Scott Nolan was recently presented the Cross and Flame Award by Rev. Harden Hopper at Bascomb United Methodist Church for his service through the Boy Scouts of America. The United Methodist Cross and Flame Award recognizes Scott Nolan adult leaders who have given exceptional service in and promotion of the Scouting Program, as contributing to the church’s goals in its ministry with young people. Nolan has served more than 22 years in scouting at the local troop and district levels, and currently serves as the representative between Troop 641 and its host, Bascomb UMC.
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Happy Birthday!
Matthew Cheek
Age 10 on April 5 Double Digits! Wow! Happy Birthday Boy! We love you, Mom, Dad and Lily
Kathryn Flannery
Aislynn Adamski
Tom Phillips
Happy sixth birthday sweet girl! Daddy, Mommy and Leo love you so so much! XOXO
April 6 Happy Birthday to the best dad in the world! Love, your kids and grandkids
Matthew Jett
Nola and Darin
Kady Clark
Happy seventh birthday We can’t wait to love you forever! Love Mom, Dad, Grayson, Grammy and Coco.
Bentley Espitia
Age 6 on April 22 Happy Birthday to our little love! We are so proud of you!! Love, Daddy, Mommy, & Jessica
Age 8 on April 19 Happy Birthday to a great brother and son. We love you so much! Daddy, Mommy, Emma, Julie and Adam
Age 5 on April 9 Age 36 on April 13 Happy Birthday to my two favorite people. Love you to the moon and back! Mommy
Age 4 on March 24 Happy 4th birthday! From Grandma & Grandpa
Joshua Scoggins
Leonardo La Fera
Samantha Grace
Norah Kuykendall
Age 35 on April 30 Happy birthday to the best daddy and husband! With love, Apoliana, Angelina and Catalina!
Age 3 on April 24 Happy Birthday Lil Man! Love, Mommy & Daddy
Happy 6th birthday! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Andrew and Shelby
Age 3 on March 30 Happy birthday sweet girl! What a blessing you are! Love and kisses, Mommy, Daddy and big sister Mallory
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James and Amy Holt Celebrate one year on April 26.
Michael and Margaret Mazza Celebrating two years on April 14 Happy anniversary! Love, Mom
Joe and Kathy Borden
Celebrating 36 years on April 22 Happy anniversary to wonderful and loving parents and grandparents! You both are a blessing to our lives. Michelle, Nick, Xavier and soon-to-arrive Novalee
Matt Lawson and Caroline Crew
Wedding date: Sept. 12 at Rocky’s Lake Estate in Woodstock.
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Transaction Safe Place
City, county officials take steps to protect Craigslist buyers, sellers BY CALVIN W. MOSS
Cherokee County law enforcement agencies lead a growing national trend to provide safe zones to finalize online sales. The city of Woodstock was recently featured on the “Today” show for its Transaction Safe Place initiative, a proactive effort to safeguard citizens who meet someone to buy or sell an item found online. While Cherokee County and its cities are among the safest in Georgia, recent events across Woodstock Police Chief Calvin Moss was sworn the state have raised concerns about in February 2012 after citizen safety during transactions set serving 30 years with the Atlanta Police up through Craigslist and other similar Department. websites. In response to a number of crimes in Georgia involving victims responding to online ads, all Cherokee County law enforcement agencies now provide a way for residents to close online transactions in a much safer way. Whether a resident of Woodstock, Ball Ground, Canton, Holly Springs, Nelson, Waleska or unincorporated Cherokee County, members of the public can take advantage of their law enforcement agency’s lobby or exterior to meet and conduct their transactions. If needed, an officer or deputy can also be requested to stand by, increasing both the buyer’s and seller’s sense of security. In most cases an item’s serial number can also be checked against state and national databases to ensure every item is clear and not reported as stolen. The strategy is intended to move these transactions from possibly secluded areas to a public place where they occur under the watchful eye of a police officer or deputy—a place where those who would prey upon our citizens are highly
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unlikely to try something. Citizens should not agree to meet anyone who is hesitant to hold that meeting at the police department or sheriff’s office. It’s not worth the risk of getting hurt, no matter what the product or profit. Be smart about closing your online deals. When meeting someone for the first time: • Insist on a public meeting place. Do not meet in a secluded place, or invite strangers into your home. • Be especially careful when buying or selling high-value items. • Tell a friend or family member where you’re going. • Take your cell phone along if you have one. • Consider taking someone with you. • Always trust your instincts. Remember, a vigilant community is a safe community. TRANSACTION SAFE PLACE CONTACT INFO Ball Ground 678-454-5077, Cityofballground.com Canton 770-720-4883, Canton-georgia.com Cherokee County Unincorporated 678-493-4200, Cherokeega-sheriff.org Holly Springs 770-345-5537, Hollyspringsga.us Nelson 770-735-2211, Nelsongeorgia.com Waleska 678-493-4200, Cherokeega-sheriff.org Woodstock 770-592-6030 Option 7, Woodstockga.gov
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Business Prospects Best Yet for Cherokee County SUBMITTED BY THE CHEROKEE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Remember the last time you walked into a store and stared at countless products looking for what you came to find? Empty-handed, you walk away, only to return to the very same spot and find exactly what you wanted? It was always there. You were just focused on something else. Cherokee County has gotten the same rap over the years—there all along, but businesses were focused elsewhere. Lately, there’s been a shift. Cherokee is in its best position yet for business growth and development, according to Misti Martin, president of the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED). “It’s only the first quarter of the year and we’re already talking with 15 corporate prospects showing a great deal of interest in our community. We’re also getting a lot of attention from the film industry scouting locations here for new projects.” No doubt, the county’s economic forecast looks promising. But even in a faltering economy, Cherokee stayed strong. Over the past several years, COED has been able to generate thousands of new jobs by attracting new business and encouraging corporate expansions. Granted, The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta was a huge coup, generating roughly 1,200 jobs and estimated annual sales of $150 million. That alone is a crown jewel. But it’s not Cherokee’s only jewel. The groundwork for this year’s success began to bubble last year. In 2014 alone, COED persuaded 19 corporations to either locate or expand their regional and North American headquarters, several of which are based in one of COED’s three corporate parks. Right now, the county’s newest development, Cherokee 75 Corporate Park, is drawing the lion’s share of attention. It’s located in the southwest corner of the county, which is the only area in Cherokee with direct access to
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Interstate 75. In four short years, the park has expanded from its initial 53-acre design to the 135-acre site it is today. Inalfa Roof Systems was the park’s first, or anchor, tenant. Just after the global manufacturer of high-end automotive sunroofs opened its 165,000-square-foot Cherokee facility, company executives announced plans to expand another 45,000 square feet. Now, Inalfa is getting ready to construct a second building at its Cherokee campus. The company also expects to add 300 new jobs to its Cherokee workforce by 2019. Next up is MSK Covertech-Group. MSK will soon break ground on its new North American headquarters, which will also be located in Cherokee 75 Corporate Park. MSK is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of packaging and logistics systems for pallet load units and large containers. It’s expected to generate at least 30 high-paying new jobs. And like Inalfa, more jobs are expected in the years ahead. “When the economy first started to turn, we knew the worst thing we could do is stand still,” said Marshall Day, COED chairman. “We used the recession as a time to plan, and position Cherokee for success.” Day said he feels COED’s work is now coming home in the form of new jobs that will provide meaningful career opportunities for Cherokee residents. “We’re tired of losing our well-educated and highly skilled workforce to neighboring communities,” he added. “Our time is now.”
Cherokee is in its best position yet for business growth and development, according to Misti Martin, president of the Cherokee Office of Economic Development.
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Hail Mary Plays and Incremental Victory BY STATE REP. MICHAEL CALDWELL
We’ve all seen it: The miracle play. It’s a crisp fall day and your favorite college football team has been battling for every yard against its rival. At the end of the fourth quarter, you’ve all but given up because it seems your team may lose by a few measly points. Suddenly, there’s hope. Your quarterback takes a few extra steps backward. He pauses a few moments Michael Caldwell longer than usual, then he fires the ball is the state into the air, flying perfectly over what representative for District 20, which should be impossible yardage into the covers Towne Lake hands of a receiver who was covered and Woodstock. He can be reached at by what must be an illegal number of 678-523-8570 or email opposing players. TOUCHDOWN. The him at Michael@ CaldwellForHouse.com. game is won. Now, I hesitate to use an actual play in this illustration. The best illustrations for big plays for those of us living down south tend to come out of the SEC, and as an avid University of Michigan fan, I hate to lend credence to the idea that football exists only in this (far be it from me to say overrated) conference—but that’s a story for another article! Hail Mary plays don’t always work, but when they finish the game, it is certainly exciting. What is most dangerous about these plays, though, is that we tend to forget the grinding balance of safe and risky plays that spanned the hours prior. The game wasn’t won by a play of desperation; it was won by the persistence of a team working together toward the opportunity to make that final throw. Too often in politics and governing, we find ourselves convinced that Hail Mary plays are the only way to achieve our goals. Many feel that our country is headed in the wrong direction. I agree in many, many ways. What we must
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remember is that we have found ourselves in the position we are in today from a gradual shifting over 283 years of Georgian history and 239 years of American history. These shifts didn’t happen overnight. For example, the liberal movement in the United States didn’t achieve “Obamacare” the first time it attempted it. Government intervention in health care has been a part of the agenda since the early 20th century, and had failed many times when presented to Congress and the American people. Prior to his presidency, Ronald Reagan even recorded “Ronald Reagan Against Socialized Medicine” some 54 years ago to make his case against these same proposals. The moral here? Those working to shift America from her founding values have not been rash in their approach. They have played the long game. They understand the importance and the long-term value of leveraging “incrementalism.” In my three years in the Georgia legislature, we have voted on thousands of pieces of legislation. There are very few of those votes that I regret, but one of them was an example of my failure to utilize this principle. In 2014, the House passed a measure to repeal the electric vehicle tax credit (an effective subsidy by which taxpayers are picking up the tab so that electric vehicle drivers can drive their cars for free). I voted “yes” to repeal. The Senate sent the measure back to us. Rather than repeal it outright, state senators cut it in half. I voted “no” to cut it in half as I wished to demand a full repeal.
Too often in politics and governing, we find ourselves convinced that Hail Mary plays are the only way to achieve our goals.
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Senior Sense: Spring Blooms BY DELIA HALVERSON
I grew up in Florida where we had many seasons – the season of the frangipani bloom, of the royal poinciana tree bloom, of the orange blossoms, and of course, the tourist season! But we never experienced the season of God’s whole world awakening. What a delight to watch our world wake up from a winter’s sleep. And, this year, from a deep winter’s sleep! Delia has written One of the things I like best about more than 25 books, spring is sharing it with a child. I like to leads workshops and has trained teams remind the child about finding buds on in the Congo and the dogwood tree last fall, reminding us Mozambique. She and her husband have lived that we will always have a spring, and in eight states, but now then admiring the beautiful patches of reside in Woodstock, and have a daughter, white in the woods when those blooms son, daughter-in-law open. I like watching the perennials and four grandchildren living in Cherokee begin to push through the dirt and their County. delicate leaves open, followed by the bloom. I like to take a branch of forsythia into the house in February and put it in water, anticipating the tiny yellow blooms that come out before the ones outdoors. I
enjoy gently pushing the dried leaves aside and finding a tiny purple violet, one of God’s hidden treasures. My son gave me bulbs of the resurrection lily from his garden some years ago. Their leaves come up in the spring and then die back. About a month later, stalks push through the ground and five or six lily blooms appear on each stalk. What a surprise of a renewed spring! I’ve experienced 80 spring seasons in my life, from Florida to North Dakota. The worst blizzard I’ve ever been in happened in northwestern South Dakota on the last day of April and the first day of May. But we still had spring, albeit rather late! Spring becomes new to me each year, as it did this morning. I stepped out on the screened porch to let the cat out, and the woods behind my house were alive with the voices of birds! They knew that it was spring, and they returned to our woods. We are never too young or too old to enjoy spring. Try seeing it through the eyes of a young child, and you will experience a growth of spring in your own life!
What a delight to watch our world wake up from a winter’s sleep.
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The Moon and the Stars BY SEAN KAUFMAN
Sean Kaufman lives in Woodstock with his wife, two sons and daughter. He specializes in intrinsic coaching/ motivation, owns a behavioral-based consulting business and is an internationally recognized trainer. He can be contacted at sean@seankaufman. com.
I was 10 years old and had a brilliant idea. Keep in mind, these were the days when everyone ate dinner at 6 p.m. and kids played in the living room in the evening while their parents watched television or read the newspaper. It was my turn to do the dinner dishes. I hated doing the dishes and thought this brilliant idea would get me out of doing dishes for the rest of my life. My idea was to intentionally do the dishes poorly and say I tried my best. After executing my plan, I went to the living room to play with my toys. My mom inspected the dishes. I could hear her sigh loudly and call my dad to the kitchen. I knew I was going to get yelled at, but if I could make it through the verbal lashing, I would be dish free forever! My dad left the kitchen and
even left the house. “HOME FREE!” I thought to myself. About 20 minutes later, my dad returned. He called me into the kitchen and said, “Son, it is clear that you had problems with the dishes tonight.” I
replied, “Yes Dad – I tried very hard.” He simply said, “I am sure you did, son. So to ensure you get better at doing the dishes, I have asked our six neighbors if you could do their dishes tonight. That way you could practice with them and come home to do these again.” He pointed to the first house and sent me on my way. Not being good at something isn’t an excuse to never do it – it is an excuse to do it again, and again, and again, and again, until you get it right. My parents raised us with this philosophy – always loving and supporting during the frustrating days of learning new behavior. The words “I can’t” or “I’ll try” entertain failure. The words “I will” lead to success. The lesson from my dad was much more than whether my attempt at the dishes was real. The lesson was the outcomes of trying versus doing were very different. Trying to do the dishes was the failure and doing the dishes was the success. Apply this to your life today. You can either say “I’ll try” or “I will.” Your choice will produce measurable differences in your overall results. I learned this lesson at 10 – always accept a challenge in life with an “I will.” Someone once said, “Always aim for the moon – if you miss – you’ll land among the stars.” The words “I’ll try” or “I can’t” will never take you off the ground. Believing “I will” may not always get you to the moon – but I guarantee – it will always land you among the stars!
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It’s Time to Go Camping! BY AMY COBB
The smell of burgers on the grill and warmer days will soon tell us that spring is finally here! The lake is coming up, the fish are biting and it’s time to go camping on Allatoona Lake. Come spend a week or a weekend at one of our eight US Army Corps of Engineers’ Park Ranger Amy Cobb is a Georgia native campgrounds. and has been a Corps Reservations Ranger at several locations around the can be made up South. to six months in advance, so plan ahead to make sure we save your favorite spot. Visit our website at www.recreation.gov or make reservations by calling 877-444-6777. McKinney Campground in Acworth is open year round and has 150 sites to choose from. Sweetwater Campground opens March 20 and McKaskey Creek, Payne and Victoria Campgrounds
McKaskey Creek campground opens March 27.
McKinney Campground has 150 sites.
open March 27. All eight Corps of Engineersoperated campgrounds will be open by May 15. Each site is equipped with an impact pad and fire ring. Many sites also have water access and both 30 and 50 watt electrical hookups. Although it may be tempting, camping outside of designated campgrounds is prohibited. This helps to prevent erosion, wildfire, litter and sanitation problems. We thank you for helping keep our lake safe and clean! Our campground rules are designed to create an environment where families can enjoy the beauty of nature, have a good time, make some great memories, and leave a place where our children and grandchildren can bring their families when they grow up. Park Attendant Contractors are on site to assist visitors, and we are always looking for more. If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, positions are available year round. Park Attendant Contractors must be a two-person team at least 21 years of age and furnish their own factory-built recreational vehicle to serve as temporary quarters. If you are interested or have any questions, contact the Allatoona Operations Project Management Office at 678-721-6700. Happy camping!
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Celebrating Emily Bowman BY JODI TIBERIO
Massey, who works for me at Brooklynn’s and Branches Boutique, is one of Emily’s close high school friends. Anna held up choices for Emily and she was able to make her own decisions about the colors and patterns she liked. She picked out several piko tops in her favorite colors. Piko tops are made of bamboo and they are fade resistant, very soft and do not pill. They are also flowy and comfortable. Emily is able to stand and take a few steps with a little assistance, but since she spends 99 percent of her time in a wheelchair, we thought colorful patterned bottoms such as leggings and maxi skirts would be best. We also made Emily a monogrammed pocket tee that she loved. Emily laughed and smiled the entire time. She had not been shopping since the accident and I could tell she loved every minute of it! Anna and I sent them home with a new wardrobe for Emily and Debbie—lots of tops, lightweight patterned leggings, a few maxi skirts, dolman tops, camis, T-shirts, jeans, shoes, cardigans and more. Emily and her mother, Debbie, are regular clients at Salon and Spa Venéssa, so the team was quite happy take part in this special makeover to celebrate Emily’s progress. “It was an honor to have our team take part in Emily’s makeover transformation,” said Venéssa Lanier. “She has worked so hard and deserves to have a day to celebrate how far she has come. She is a very strong and beautiful young woman!” Emily’s regular stylist, Bethany Renner, has been cutting Emily’s hair for the past year. After her injury, Emily’s hair was uneven due to surgeries. However, Bethany worked with Emily to grow her hair out. It has been important for Emily to have a style that is easy to manage, yet trendy. The goal was to grow out the back of her hair long enough to create an A-line bob shape. When the team consulted Emily about hair color, she firmly replied that she wanted highlights. Hair colorist Heather Henningsen used dimensional golden blonde highlights through the top of Emily’s hair, and painted a light blonde ombré into the sides to highlight the wispy layering of her new cut. Finally, makeup artist Amy Chandler completed Emily’s new look with sheer rosegold eye color and a pink hibiscus lip glaze. I burst into tears of joy when I saw Emily. She couldn’t stop smiling and checking herself out in the mirror. Both the mother and daughter were so happy and I was thrilled. It was so much fun working with Venéssa and her talented staff. They will be working with us on future makeovers. Don’t miss next month’s issue when we showcase what we did for Emily’s mom, Debbie. Also, my entire staff and I are cleaning out our closets and having our first charity consignment sale! The consignment sale will take place 6-8 p.m. on April 23, and 8-10 a.m. April 24 at Branches Boutique in Towne Lake at the Kroger shopping center. We will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Bowman Family. This is a great chance to grab some barely used, Amy Chandler, Venéssa Lanier, Heather Henningsen and Bethany Renner. trendy clothing at low prices.
Photo courtesy of Darleen Prem
This was the most exciting and rewarding makeover that I have had a Jodi Tiberio owns Branches Boutique chance to participate in. I knew Emily for women in Towne Bowman’s story, but having a chance Lake as well as a to get to know Emily and her mom was second Branches really uplifting for me. Emily has made location and so much progress after being severely Brooklynn’s boutique in Downtown injured in a hit-and-run accident. The Woodstock. strength of Emily, her mom Debbie and Contact Jodi at jodi@ their family is so inspiring, they impacted tiberioretail.com. me through this process as much as I impacted them. My friend Jen Gallagher with Sunshine on a Ranney Day (the organization that helped make Emily’s home more accessible), let me know that Emily had told her mom she “wished she could wear a mask.” Emily no longer saw herself as the pretty, young girl she once was. With Emily making so much progress in her rehabilitation, it was time for a makeover. I am thrilled to be working with Venéssa Lanier, owner of Salon and Spa Venéssa on this and future projects. Salon Venéssa is a fixture in downtown Woodstock, serving clients for 24 years. Debbie brought Emily to Brooklynn’s and we had a blast. Anna
Emily with Jodi Tiberio and Anna Massey.
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EVERYDAY Identifying people in need in our community. 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 DR., Ste. 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.
April is dedicated to autism awareness, and Everyday Angels would like to share a local family’s journey. Michele and Eric Doss have been blessed with three beautiful children - Austin, 11, Livia, 10, and Chase, 7. At 12 months, Chase was diagnosed with myoclonic epilepsy, which tossed their world into a loop of neverending therapies. When Chase was 21 months old, he received the official diagnosis of autism, a complex brain developmental disorder characterized by varying degrees of social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diagnoses are increasing at an alarming rate. Currently, one in 68 children receive the autism diagnosis. Chase is now 7 years old and has non-verbal, low-functioning wandering autism. “Chase has no sense of danger, which always puts him at risk. He is not afraid to run into the middle of the road toward oncoming cars. When in parking lots, our family must tag-team holding onto him to prevent him from darting out into the middle of anywhere. Our house is always locked down like Fort Knox with double locks on every door, window, and extra alarms to alert all open entries. We struggle to function as a family when we go out in public with Chase. Our family cannot let our guard down for two minutes,” says Michele. With countless hours in speech, occupational, physical and behavioral therapy, Chase has come a long way. He is progressing in his ability to communicate and recently learned to say his name. As Chase grows bigger and stronger, it is becoming more difficult to restrain him when he has meltdowns or abruptly escapes. 28
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Chase is now old enough to receive an autism service dog. Project Chance, a non-profit organization in Florida, has matched Chase with a beautiful 18-month-old Golden Retriever named Brooklyn, who is now being trained for Chase and the Doss family. The cost of a service dog runs $15,000 to $22,000 and includes continuous training as Chase grows and his needs change. In addition to keeping an autistic child from running away, the service dogs are trained to identify seizures, prevent meltdowns, and serve as a social bridge between an autistic child and the outside world. “Our goal is for Chase to have a service dog to help us function as a family at things like his sister’s lacrosse games, his brother’s football games, or taking a hike at our local park. The possibility of simply shopping at the supermarket would create a more manageable atmosphere for our family, as well as those who watch from a distance. Brooklyn has visited us several times during her training and we have gone on outings with her. My heart just melted to see the way she watched Chase intently, never taking her eyes off him,” says his mom. “We want to thank each and every one who has played a part in our lives during this amazing journey with Chase. Chase has taught us all so much about slowing down and learning to appreciate and embrace each day with love and patience . More importantly, we’ve learned to never judge a book by the cover,” says Michele. Everyday Angels would like to rally the community in support of Chase and the Doss family to make sure they have the funding necessary to take ownership of Brooklyn this summer. Together, we can help write a new chapter into the Doss family book that will continue to progress the development and safety of Chase for years to come.
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Current Trend: Cherokee is a Seller’s Market BY KURT & SHEILA JOHNSON
This month we bring you a comparison of home sales for the past 12 months (through the end of January) versus the results of the previous 12 months. Gathering and analyzing this information helps Kurt and Sheila Johnson identify trends in the are Keller Williams Top Producing Agents market. (over 80 deals in 2014) The results of the past and have been serving Cherokee County for more 12 months are almost all than 10 years. www. improved as compared to the previous KurtandSheilaTeam.com year. You will see on the above chart that there were 5 percent fewer homes available for sale at the end of January 2015 than there were in the previous year. Additionally, at the current rate of homes sales in Cherokee, there is only a four-month supply of homes available on the market overall. It is definitely a seller’s market in Cherokee County. Additionally, more homes have sold this past year as compared to the previous 12 months. The data show us that in the past 12 months there has been a 16 percent increase in the
TOWNE LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Scholarship awards in the amount of $1,000 each will be presented to the two winners of the 13th Annual TLBA (“Towne Lake Business Association”) Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship Awards during Etowah and Woodstock High Schools’ Honors Programs. Please read upcoming columns in The TowneLaker for more information about each of our winners. The TLBA will be hosting our second annual Bowl-A-Thon, benefitting the TLBA Entrepreneurial Scholarships, on a date to be determined in late summer. Last year’s inaugural Bowl-AThon was a fantastic family-friendly event for all levels of bowlers, including kids, and this year will be even better. Please look for more information in future issues and our website. The topic of our March Lunch ‘N’ Workshop was “Increase Revenues, Decrease Costs - Legally Speaking.” We want to thank Marc Replogle for leading the workshop.
Lunch ‘N’ Learn Workshop
Tuesday, April 21, 12:15 — 2 p.m. Please check our website at tlba.org for further information on the topic and speaker. All Workshops are held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills. Please RSVP to all events by email to gjsnyder@bellsouth.net.
Please help us welcome our newest member, Jenny Jones Sells Homes. As always, thank you for supporting our community by “Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Cherokee.” Visit us at tlba.org.
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number of homes that have sold for more than $300,000, while the number of homes that sold for less than $300,000 held constant at around 2,700 homes. There has been a 200 percent increase in the number of homes that have sold for more than $1 million. This is significant news for sellers of more expensive homes who have have been waiting to see an improvement in the higher range of the market. With fewer homes on the market and higher priced homes showing significant increases in units sold, it’s definitely a great time to sell. Interest rates can only go up from here and when they do it will negatively impact the higher priced homes first.
TLBA SPOTLIGHT Cost of Assisted Living
CONTRIBUTED BY ASSISTED LIVING LOCATORS
If you have not planned for senior living care, you are not alone. Few people do - either because they do not think they will need it or because they want to save their assets for their children and believe that government subsidies will cover any care they need. Many people assume Medicare will pay for assisted living only to find out it does not. Assisted living costs vary with the apartment Pat Godfrey size and types of services needed. The basic rate may cover all services (all-inclusive pricing) or there may be additional charges for special services (tiered pricing). Most assisted living residences charge on a month-to-month lease arrangement, but a few require long-term arrangements. The average cost for a private room in an assisted living community is $3,000 per month, which is half the cost of a shared room in a nursing home. Assisted living costs vary from state to state, typically ranging from $2,000 to $6,000 per month. There are several options to explore to help pay for assisted living besides private funds. They are long term care insurance policies, Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits, life insurance policies, bridge loans, reverse mortgages and Medicaid programs. Pat Godfrey is an eldercare advisor for Assisted Living Locators. She has 19-plus years of experience in the senior industry. Pat can be reached at 404-921-0064 or at Pat@AssistedLivingLocatorsATL.com. www.Assisted-Living-Atlanta.com
Tumors have nowhere to hide Patients now have somewhere to turn The future of cancer treatment is here. And it’s only available at WellStar. WellStar is the only health system in metro Atlanta to offer TomoTherapy® and CyberKnife® for the treatment of both cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.
TomoTherapy
CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System
Unlike conventional systems, which allow radiation to be delivered from only a few directions, TomoTherapy rotates in 360 degrees, meaning that treatments can be delivered continuously to the tumor from every angle. More beam directions give physicians more control in how they plan treatments – and more assurance that the dose will be confined to the tumor.
The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System involves no cutting, and for many, can offer a non-invasive alternative to surgery for the treatment of tumors. The system is composed of a radiation delivery device, which is mounted on a flexible robotic arm which enables CyberKnife to deliver radiation to tumors anywhere in the body. Its exceptional tracking ability eliminates the need for patients to have stabilizing head frames or limited breathing during treatment.
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The Grant Academy 102 Springfield Drive, Woodstock GA 30188 770-926-7827 (STAR) www.thegrantacademy.net info@thegrantacademy.net The Grant Academy Elementary School
Grades 1-5 • S.T.E.M. School
Where the Students are the Stars Melissa Wright has spent 17 years teaching special education in a range of environments, including public schools and high-end private academies. Her husband David, whose background is in business, has learned a lot through the years as he’s experienced the highs and lows of helping special needs students through Melissa’s successes and frustrations. They’ve taken a shared vision for helping special needs students reach their full potential and are opening The Grant Academy in Woodstock, the first private school for special needs children in Cherokee County. The name was chosen to honor Melissa’s parents, Ron and Ellen Grant, who passed away in 2014. “Our philosophy is that every child is capable of learning. Each child just learns differently. We will have our teachers look at each child as an individual and teach to the student—not the curriculum,” said David, the school’s business director. The academy will be a STEM school (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), and will serve students with mild to moderate cognitive and intellectual disabilities that can include dyslexia, ADHD, ADD, autism, Asperger’s and developmental disabilities. The goal is to help each child reach his or her potential, Melissa & David Wright which is the inspiration behind the school’s logo that pictures students reaching for the stars and inspiration for the motto: Where Dreams and Potential Become Reality. The logo is also the inspiration for the school’s mascot, The Stars. The academy will open with grades one through five and a grade will be added each year. The Grant Academy is unique because class sizes are small, planned for six to 10 students depending on diagnosis and abilities. Students will have physical education, social studies, science, language arts, reading, math and integrated social skills courses daily, with art and music offered every other day. Speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and counseling will be offered as needed and incorporated into the classes. Students will also participate in monthly academic field trips. All classes will be based on the needs of the students. The students will change classes and teachers will instruct only one subject. Teachers are certified and trained in special education and the subject area to ensure they are experts in what they teach. The school’s curriculum uses programs such as Orton-Gillingham and Touch Math which utilize a whole-brain 32
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approach and have proven results for struggling learners. Melissa has a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and criminal justice from the University of Alabama and a master’s of education degree in special education from the University of West Georgia with a reading endorsement. She’s certified to teach pre-K through grade 12 in all subjects and will be the academy’s education director. David earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and bachelor of science degree in criminology from Auburn University, and has worked in sales and marketing management Hayleigh Wright modeling The for more than 20 years. Grant Academy’s uniform Years of experience have taught Melissa what works and what doesn’t. She remembers a special needs student who left high school with only a certificate of attendance. His parents cried out, “Where does he go now? What can he do?” He had no job skills. She wants to help students like him succeed. “My passion is special education and I want to make sure that our students get as much as they can out of their education. We’re going to have some kids who, with help, can go on a college path. Yet others may never go to college, but we can help them develop skills that will take them on a career path and enable them to be productive and happy,” she said. Students will be tested before starting at The Grant Academy. These results will be used to develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), which will be reviewed each grading period with the teacher, parent and student instead of once a year. Changes can be made, if needed, to benefit the student. The IEP then guides the teachers’ lesson plans, ensuring that the students’ needs are always being met. Students who have IEPs can get tuition reimbursement through the state-funded Special Needs Scholarship Program. Tuition will include monthly field trips, a monogrammed backpack and school supplies. The school is on Highway 92, one mile east of I-575. To learn more about The Grant Academy, visit the school’s open house noon-4 p.m. April 11 or call 770-926-STAR (7824).
Photos by Kim Bates
Private School for Students with Disabilities to Open in Fall
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Soulmate BY MIKE LITREL, MD
This article was originally published in 2005. This past weekend my wife Ann and I traveled to Vermont for the wedding of Dr. Eva Lathrop, an associate of mine. The entire state of Vermont, it turns out, is an historic preservation site. Not a tree can be cut, nor a barn knocked down, because the powers that be have determined that the state shall be forever Dr. Mike Litrel has authored two books frozen in time, circa the year 1890. On on the faith-health the plus side, this means Vermont has connection. He is a board certified OB/GYN no billboards along the roads to ruin the and specialist in pelvic views. reconstructive surgery at Cherokee Women’s On the minus side, there are no roads Health Specialists to speak of. www.cherokeewomens health.com Consequently, our drive to the wedding site took about as long as it would have had we been traveling by cart and horse. In the morning, to break the monotony, we decided to stop along the way to hike the Robert Frost Memorial Trail. Mr. Frost spent two decades in Vermont writing the poems that would make him a household name. The trail that bears his name winds through forest and flowery fields, marked every 200 yards by a plaque inscribed with one of his poems. I like nature as well as the next guy, but taking a walk outdoors with my wife Ann is like visiting a candy store with your children. At first it’s a lot of fun, but eventually it’s annoying. Like an entranced child, Ann cannot take a step without gasping in wonder at the beauty of God’s creation. Latin plant names trip off her tongue, ecology lectures soon follow, and pretty soon she is marveling at the exquisite colors and shapes of assorted sticks, berries, and weeds you would never dream of noticing. This
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trail had more than the usual number of leafy things to stop and ponder, but far more noticeable, in my mind, were the buzzing things flying through the air, scouting for the nearest all-you-caneat human buffet. Judging by their size, the mosquitoes in Vermont were wellfed. They were so obviously flourishing that I began to wonder why this Frost fellow had never composed a poem about them. He could have begun with any number of poetic observations on these bloodsucking marvels. Pretty soon I had Ann laughing at the stanzas which I spontaneously revealed Mr. Frost had penned and then left out – “I’m going down to the pasture spring; I’ll only stop to rake the leaves away (And feed the bloodthirsty mosquitoes, if I may) I shan’t be gone long – You come too.” Take my word for it, it’s a very famous poem, and he should have left that verse in. At any rate, it kept Ann giggling long enough to keep her from talking about the plants, until finally she was laughing so hard she said she was getting dizzy. I stopped making jokes. Twenty years ago, shortly after I met Ann, she suffered a bleed inside her brain from a congenital defect called an arteriovenous malformation (AVM). For weeks her life hung in the balance. The lesion was inoperable, but she made a complete recovery, and our love blossomed. Within a couple of years we were married. Since then Ann has experienced no symptoms from her
I like nature as well as the next guy, but taking a walk outdoors with my wife Ann is like visiting a candy store. . .
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Trending F O R
SPRING
BY JODI TIBERIO
Southern style has become popular nationwide and here are the top trends you will want to try this spring.
Lace-trimmed extender camis. These long camisoles can be worn by themselves or underneath a shorter top. The lace peeks out for a flirty style while adding extra coverage. Lace extender slips are available to wear with dresses.
Peasant tops. These lightweight, gauzy tops are perfect for warm days and cool nights. Look for pretty crochet or lace details.
Palazzo pants. Colorful and bright, these are so comfy and fun to wear. Look for bohemian patterns for a casual day in sandals, or black-and whitepatterns for a dressy look.
Preppy T-shirts. These colorful graphic shirts are popular for girls and guys of all ages. Some of the popular brand names include Southern Marsh, The Southern Shirt Co. and Simply Southern.
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Kimonos and vests. Add lightweight layers to create fab festival outfits. These look great with boyfriend jeans and a tank or jean shorts.
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GET SET FOR SUMMER This summer could be a busy one for your children, from the looks of this comprehensive guide.
Adventures Express & Special Needs Camps Sponsored by the Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency. 770-924-7768. www.crpa.net.
Art of Living at Community of Hope 770-479-6961. www.patriciareeves.com.
Brainy Bytes Tech 4 Kids
770-826-0449. www.bbtech4kids.com.
Camp Gideon
3545 Walden Lane, Acworth. www.campgideon.com.
Canton Golf Club Junior Golf Camp Call or text 404-285-7557.
Cherokee Junior Tennis Camps 155 Brooke Blvd., Woodstock. 770-592-4582. Proshopctc@gmail.com. www.cherokeetenniscenter.com.
Cherokee YMCA
770-345-9622. www.cherokeeymcaregistration.com.
Club Scientific Summer Camps
Campers ages 4-15 can choose from dozens of themes. Sessions held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. throughout the summer at Cherokee Charter Academy, 2126 Sixes Road. www.clubscientificatlanta.com.
Core Camps Plus
3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock. www.corecampsplus.com.
CRPA Fishing Camp (10th anniversary edition) jworley@cherokeega.com 770-924-7768. www.crpa.net.
Dance Imagination Fairytale Ballet 119 Mill St., Woodstock. 678-445-2731. www.danceimagination.com.
Elm Street Drama
678-494-4251. www.elmstreetarts.org.
Georgia All-Star Gymnastics
105 Arnold Mill Park, Woodstock. 770-516-2654. info@ga-allstars.com. www.ga-allstars.com.
Kids Time Academy
9562 Bells Ferry Road, Canton. www.kidztymeacademy.com.
Paper.Scissors.Cake
6687 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. 404-867-1630. Facebook: Paper.Scissors.Cake’s
Safety Town
Bascomb Elementary School in Woodstock. www.cherokeecountysafetytown.org.
Teams of Sports & Science
Allen Temple Church, 232 Arnold Mill Road. www.allentempleame.org.
Towne Lake Community Church 132 N. Medical Parkway. 678-445-8766, ext. 203. camp@tlcchurch.com.
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Out & About April 11
April 25
Safe Kids Cherokee County is planned for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lowe’s Home Improvement Center at 575 Molly Lane, Woodstock. Free car seat safety inspections, bicycle rodeo and a build-it clinic. All ages welcome. No appointments needed.
Outdoor flea market sponsored by the United Methodist Women at Bascomb United Methodist Church is set for 8 a.m.4 p.m. in the lower parking lot of the church, at 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock. Spaces are available at $25 each. Application and payment are due no later than April 15. Call Linda at 770-974-4676 or email spoondoll@comcast.net.
April 11 , 25 Gardening Seminars by the UGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteers of Cherokee County. Hooray for Herbs at 10 a.m. April 11 at Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. Container Gardening at 10 a.m. April 25 at Cherokee County Senior Services, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton, followed by Raised Bed Gardening at noon. Pre-registration is required. 770-721-7803
April 18 Earth Day and Greenstock Day includes electronic recycling of batteries and cell phones, document shredding and a city-wide yard sale in downtown Woodstock. www.woodstockga.gov
April 21 Choose to Refuse - Safe Citizen is a free two-hour seminar at 6:30 p.m. that will present information on how to spot a fraud on the telephone or your doorstep, popular scams, online/Internet risks and scam prevention, protecting personal information, safe meeting places, securing your home, street safety tips, and more. To register, contact Detective Greg Bettis at dbettis@hollyspringsga.us or at 770-721-7526.
April 23-24 Charity Consignment Sale set for 6-8 p.m. April 23, and 8-10 a.m. April 24 at Branches Boutique in Towne Lake Kroger Shopping Center. A portion of proceeds will be given to the family of Emily Bowman to help with medical expenses.
April 25 An Artisans Arts and Craft Show will be held at His Hands Church, 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock. Vendors can contact mainstreetcraftshow@gmail.com for applications and details. The 2015 Taste and Sound of Woodstock 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. rain or shine at the Park at City Center in downtown Woodstock. Visit www.tastesoundwoodstock.com or call 678-677-2589 for more information. Annual Plant Sale by the UGA Master Gardener Extension 9 a.m.-noon at Cherokee County Senior Services, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. Featuring veggies, herbs, pollinator and native plants, perennials for containers, hellebores, hostas, drought tolerant, carpenter bee traps, yard art and seeds. 40
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May 4 Kells Weatherby Golf Classic, at the Marietta Country Club, is a fundraiser for Feed My Lambs ministry, a nonprofit organization that provides free Christian preschools for children living in poverty areas. Proceeds will benefit Georgia schools, one of which is in Canton. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., shotgun start at 11. Register at www.feedmylambs.net.
May 8 Relay for Life will kick off at 6 p.m. at Creekview High School, 1550 Owens Store Road, Canton. www.RelayForLife.org/ CherokeeGa
May 16 The Jungle Run 5k and 1-mile Prowl, sponsored by Johnston Elementary School, begins at 8 a.m. at River Ridge High School. Funds raised will be used to build a quarter-mile track at Johnston Elementary for school and community use. To register, visit www.runsignup.com and type in the race name.
June 11-13 Georgia Celebrates Quilts will be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at His Hands Church, 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock. Open to all Georgia quilters, the show presents more than 350 competition quilts, vendors, raffles and demonstrations.
Ongoing Towne Lake Community Church Preschool registration for fall classes, ages two through pre-K. preschool@tlcchurch.com. 678-445-8766 ext. 20.
Mosquitoes and Ticks are Coming BY RICK COUGHLIN
A wet yard in the spring can come back to bite you. Rainwater and melted snow that collect in potted plants, leaf-clogged gutters, muddy depressions and anything else that holds standing water can provide just what mosquitoes need to lay their eggs. All it takes is some warm weather to get the life cycle going. Before you know it, your yard can be filled with pesky mosquitoes that Rick Coughlin is the owner of The cause itchy bites. Mosquito Authority. Mosquitoes don’t just spread Email him at rick@ bugsbite.com misery, they also can transmit disease. Everyone has become aware of West Nile virus but most don’t realize that the only cause of heartworm is a mosquito bite. Swatting and yelling at the blood suckers will not get you very far. The best thing you can do is to prevent your yard from being a hospitable place for mosquito larva. The sooner you act, the better off you will be. Now is the time to get started. You need to be checking containers, wheelbarrows, buckets and anything in your yard that can collect water. It is a pretty good bet that with all the rain we have been getting, you have something in your yard that is collecting water and has become a breeding ground. The easiest thing you can do is identify all the areas collecting water and dump them. Some of the hidden areas that a lot of people miss are containers underneath your deck or in your under decking, and in your clogged gutters. It is important to clean these areas because just a small amount of water can produce thousands of mosquitoes. Eggs can hatch in as little as a cap of water. Be sure to repair leaky pipes and faucets, change water in your birdbath weekly and don’t dump grass clippings or branches in storm drains or ditches. Don’t forget about ticks, which are most common in the spring and summer. Ticks can cause Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and a host of other illnesses. The most common symptoms of tickborne illnesses are fever and chills, aches and pains, rashes and neurological reactions. TOWNELAKER | April 2015
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Rob’s Rescues This cat is Sparrow. She is 2 years old and was born with one eye but it doesn’t affect her. She has a striped tail and is friendly and small. She must be an indoor cat because of her eye. She is a brown mackerel tabby and has been at the shelter since January.
I’m Rob Macmillan and I’m on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. These animals are at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 1015 Univeter Road, Canton. Contact me at robsrescues@ gmail.com www.robsrescues.com
This dog’s name is Rosie. She is a pure beagle and was picked up as a stray. Rosie is about 5 years old and she likes attention. She is tri-color and has some spots. She is really gentle and she would make a great pet. She is quiet and does not jump up.
Here I am with my friend Charlotte Herrig. She is in the Junior Beta Club at Freedom Middle School. Charlotte says, “For Beta Club we have to volunteer a certain amount of hours and I thought it would be a good idea to help Rob’s Rescues by collecting food for dogs and cats in need. I am going to see if we can add this to the places our club supports.” Please email robsrescues@gmail.com by April 15 to arrange a pickup of food donations.
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Spring
IS IN THE AIR
BY CHANTEL ADAMS | CHANLYNNADAMS@GMAIL.COM
There’s something altogether beautiful about spring. New life budding on trees and out of the ground inspires people to burst forth from the houses where they’ve been cooped up all winter. It’s the in-between I love so much, when snow melts, birds chirp and children play. Winter has left the building and the sweltering heat of summer is yet a long way off. I just want to dust off the rocking chairs on the front porch and put out the lemonade. This month I’m keeping it simple. Come on over, people. Let’s sit down and have a good chat.
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outside as much as you think, but you can light a scented candle and enjoy the smells of spring inside. With names like Sweet Tea, Southern Charm, Homemade Lemonade and Front Porch, you’ll want to purchase one for every Southern hostess you know. Especially the one you know best - you. $28 each or two for $50 at Pineapple Park.
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Recently I started following a blog by Kristin Schell called The Turquoise Table. She says, “The table has spurred a front yard revival in our neighborhood and has become a welcome place to gather and love.” Aren’t those some of the most beautiful words you’ve ever heard in your life? I was just tickled to death when I found this table. I don’t know if I’m brave enough to display it in my front yard, but I think it would be a lovely addition to my front porch. All you DIYers could even buy a plain ol’ picnic table for less than $100 and paint it yourself. The table is from Christine’s Creations in downtown Woodstock for $165.
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Recently a friend gave me a yummy fig balsamic vinegar, and I love to drizzle it over hummus and feta for a quick afternoon lunch. I stumbled upon something unexpected that goes great with it. It’s called SIPS, and it’s a mixed beverage with tea as its base. Try the Blushing Cosmo, Hot Latin Mojito, Sexy Sangria, or my personal favorite, Dipped in Chocolate. You can find SIPS at Leaning Ladder. $25. TOWNELAKER | April 2015
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Trifle
April brings such beautiful spring weather and this is the perfect spring dessert. In Ireland my mother would always say, “April showers.” She would tell us that pop-up showers were frequent during April. As a child I would think to myself, “Is she crazy? It’s always raining in Ireland!” At home people will say, “it only rained twice last week—once for three days and once for four.” They will also say that if you kill a spider it will rain. Obviously there is a constant massacre of spiders going on. Whether this April brings showers or not, enjoy this trifle with some friends. – Caron and Alberto
2 pints of strawberries, sliced 1 pint of raspberries 1 pint of blackberries 1 lemon
¼ cup sugar 1 pound cake, cut in slices 1 pack vanilla pudding 2 cups heavy cream
1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract (5 ounces sweet sherry, optional) Photo courtesy of J King Images
In a saucepan over medium high heat, cook berries, juice from lemon and ¼ cup sugar. Once the berries start to let their juices out, reduce heat. Cook for around three minutes. Leave to cool. Make pudding according to packet instructions. Beat heavy cream, 1 tablespoon sugar and teaspoon of vanilla until peaks form. Don’t beat too long or you will end up with butter. Layer pound cake in the bottom of a trifle bowl. (if the cake is for adults only, you can use the sherry to drizzle and soak into each layer of cake.) Place some fruit and fruit juices on top of cake. Layer with pudding and then cream, repeat until the bowl is full. Refrigerate for an hour or so and serve. Yum!
Caron and Alberto Catalán are the owners and managers of Papa P’s – Mexican with an Irish side, located in the Towne Lake Kroger shopping center. They have lived in Towne Lake since 2008. They have four children, Conor, Ciara, Derek and Fiona. Visit them online at www.papa-ps.com or call 770-592-3100.
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Adjusting to the New Normal BY CLAIRE FROST
The average amount of weight women gain during pregnancy ranges between 20 and 35 pounds. Having gained - well, let’s just say more than that, I have my work cut out for me. Know what’s not cut out for a new mom? A chunk of time to fill with working out! Now that my daughter is strong enough (i.e. no more bobble head), I’ve found a routine that will Claire is the editor of work for both of us and I look forward House of Frost - a blog juggling family, fashion, to getting started. food, and furnishing with a little sparkle. The first and hardest thing is to Claire lives in Woodstock remember that the goal is not to with her husband, daughter and pups. transform your body back to its www.HouseFrost.com slimmest. It’s great if that happens, but don’t put that pressure on yourself. Your goal should be to become your healthiest you. After a lot of research on calisthenics and proper technique, I’ve found some exercises that easily incorporate a baby. • Sit-Ups. Try this exercise while holding baby in your lap, leaning on your knees. When you sit all the way up, you come face to face. • Squats. Do them while holding baby out in front of you. You get bonus points if you lift baby over your head while standing, bringing baby back down when squatting. • Pushups. Lay baby on her back on a mat and position your arms on either side of her. As with the sit-ups, you can make silly faces when you are face-to-face. • Go for walks. Take that little kiddo out in a stroller, weather permitting, and walk, walk, walk! What else? Focus on your eating habits. With little time, it’s difficult, but here are a few basics. • Don’t drink your calories. Meaning, drink lots of water. Repeat: Lots and lots of water. • Try not to eat after 7 p.m. This is really hard, especially since baby’s bedtime routine falls in the middle of dinner time. Just do your best. • Stay away from artificial sweeteners. • Eat clean, not less. Check labels. Those are just a few of my non-expert tips, and here’s one more very important one: Give. Yourself. A. Break. Your body just did something truly amazing and traumatic. It will need time to become “normal” again . . . and - spoiler alert - it is an entirely new normal than you expect, so be patient with it. 46
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CUISINE
Cheeseburger Bobby’s, 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy. 678-494-3200, cheeseburgerbobbys.com
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Izumi Asian Bistro, 2035 Townelake Pkwy. 678-238-1899, iloveizumi.com
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JD’s Barbeque, 6557 Bells Ferry Road 678-445-7730, jdsbbq.com
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Jersey’s Sports Bar, 6426 Bells Ferry Rd. 770-790-5740
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LongHorn, 1420 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-924-5494, longhornsteakhouse.com
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Marco’s Pizza, 6424 Bells Ferry Rd. 678-213-2100, marcos.com
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Mellow Mushroom, 2370 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-591-3331, mellowmushroom.com
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*NY Style Deli & Pizza, 2340 Towne Lake Pkwy.,* see ad 678-426-7004 pg. 34
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Johnny’s Pizza, 1105 Parkside Lane 770-928-9494, johnnyspizza.com *Jump Kitchen Saloon, 1085 Buckhead Crsng *see ad 678-388-7717, jumpkitchensaloon.com pg. 16 Kani House, 2455 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-592-5264, kanihouse.com La Parilla, 1065 Buckhead Crossing 770-928-3606
Panera Bread, 2625 Towne Lake Pkwy. 678-813-4809, panerabread.com
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*Papa P’s, 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy.
Peking & Tokyo, 200 Parkbrooke Dr. 770-591-8858, pekingandtokyo.com
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Song’s Garden, 2068 Eagle Dr. 770-928-8387, songsgarden.com *Stock Bistro & Grill, 6424 Bells Ferry Road 770-516-6779, stock-bistro.com
Tuscany, 250 Cinema View Dr. 678-453-0888, mytuscanyrestaurant.com
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Justice is Served A
ttorneys Jim Imbriale and Jeff Yashinsky of Hartman–Imbriale LLP in Towne Lake have recovered millions of dollars for their personal injury clients and have handled more than 1,000 cases in Georgia, as well as some in the surrounding southern states. Cases are taken on contingency only, meaning clients pay nothing unless they recover money. They have been trusted to aggressively represent and protect countless clients throughout Woodstock and metro Atlanta. Jim has practiced injury law for 24 years and has represented personal injury clients in the Woodstock community for the past 15 years. Jeff has practiced injury law for 20 years and joined the firm six years ago after spending the early part of his career working for an insurance company. In making his transition, Jeff says, “At times it felt like some people, who had suffered real injuries, were placed at a disadvantage because of others who abused the system. I viewed teaming up with Jim as a chance to help those who have legitimate injuries as the result of people who refuse to accept responsibility for their negligent actions.” This firm has recovered more than $30 million for clients whose injuries were caused by the negligence of individuals and corporations.
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All injury cases are expensive due to the costs involved in obtaining records, deposing doctors and experts, retaining court reporters and investigators, paying court fees, etc. However, the expenses are part of the cost associated with fighting the insurance companies. The case
Jeff Yashinsky (left) and Jim Imbriale
expenses are advanced on behalf of the client by the firm so the clients don’t have to worry about the escalating cost of fighting all the way to trial. That is why the firm has to evaluate cases very carefully and believe it can obtain a fair recovery for clients. “Our services are performance based, value added, client first service. We can evaluate your potential case and will provide a free consultation, even if we aren’t able to take your case. The bottom line is, if you hire Hartman-Imbriale, we make sure your case moves along efficiently and as fast as possible, but, with the care and expertise needed for the best possible outcome,” says Jim. However, the attorneys will take on a more difficult case that may cost more despite a significant risk to the firm. One example is when Hartman–Imbriale undertook a very complex case against two large corporate defendants. In the case, a pedestrian was killed at night while crossing a dark roadway outside a nearby crosswalk. Other lawyers had passed on the case before the pedestrian’s family members came to Hartman-Imbriale. “It was a very emotional meeting and we could tell from the outset that this was a wonderful family. As with many of our cases, the facts were blurry when
it first came to us. But, we felt that the family deserved to know the truth about what happened.” Jim explains. “Through detailed investigation, which included many depositions, the truth began to reveal that there was more to the accident than the family had originally been told. In the end, we were able to obtain a favorable recovery that offered the family some sense of justice and closure to a difficult situation.” The expenses on the case exceeded $50,000. Hundreds of hours were spent working the case and more than 35 depositions were taken. It was a case that could have gone either way and there was significant risk, which is why some lawyers probably passed on it. But Jim and Jeff pride themselves on fighting for their clients and were willing to take the chance. Although the amount of the settlement is confidential, the clients were extremely appreciative that Jim and Jeff were in their corner and fought to see that justice was served. It is this tenacity for justice that separates Jim and Jeff from many of the lawyers advertising on television. Insurance companies know the attorneys who are willing to file suit and go to trial. That is important because it means Jim and Jeff won’t try to pressure clients into taking unfair settlement offers. “Auto insurance ads try to convince you they are ‘like a good neighbor,’ that ‘you’re in good hands,’ or even that they are ‘on your side,’ but the truth is, the insurance companies won’t put your health above their own desire for profit,” Jim says. It took tenacity to settle a slipand-fall case against a hotel chain in Statesboro. The client, a guest at the hotel, slipped in a puddle of water leaking from an air conditioning unit. He hit his head on the concrete and suffered head, vision and hearing problems. Jim and Jeff discovered that the unit had leaked for more than 10 years. The hotel refused responsibility and blamed the incident on the plaintiff for “not watching
where he was going.” After filing suit and presenting the case to a jury, the client won a $1.78 million verdict. In another case, a Woodstock client recovered $2.1 million for a motorcycle collision. The client was safely riding his motorcycle when a careless teenager made a quick left turn into his path, causing significant injuries that included a hospital stay for more than a month and $300,000plus in medical bills. After a year of litigation, the insurance company paid its limits of insurance. Many lawyers might have tried to persuade their clients to accept much less in order to avoid the work and the risk involved. Clients can expect the same tenacity and top-notch legal representation no matter the size of the case. Jim and Jeff have seen many cases in which the damage to the automobiles was minimal but the injuries were significant. They recently settled a minor fender bender for a young Woodstock man
for $190,000. Although the property damage was barely visible, the impact caused a complication with a preexisting brain condition. Although the insurance company tried to claim that the condition had nothing to do with the minor wreck, Jeff found one of the most qualified experts on this condition. Although some lawyers might have passed on the case because of the lack of property damage, Jim and Jeff were able to obtain a very satisfying settlement for their client. Jim and Jeff, and their highly qualified paralegals, are happy to talk to you about your injury case. There is no cost for a consultation. Personal injury law—it’s all they do. Hartman-Imbriale Injury Attorneys 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 200 Woodstock, GA 30188 (678) 445-7423 www.hartman-imbriale.com
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The Great Egg War BY MATT NEAL
We survived the months of red hearts and green beer. Now it’s time for the month of pink and yellow eggs. Every year that sneaky rabbit manages to break into my house, take the eggs my kids have so lovingly colored, and hide them. I don’t know what his game is, but I have to admire his cleverness. Some of those eggs stay hidden until late summer. Matt Neal is a freelance When I was a kid, we didn’t have writer who has lived in Woodstock with his plastic eggs, only the real kind. And wife since 1999. He they weren’t for eating. They were has a daughter who turns shoeboxes into for battle. The great egg hunt would dollhouses, a son who start out in earnest, my friends and fights those stealthy ninjas, and a wife, I would swarm over the yard like a Diane, who provides plague of locusts, gathering eggs patience, compassion and a kick in the pants from all corners of our domain. when needed. Then it would start. It might be mattnealwriter@yahoo. com something innocent, perhaps just tossing an egg to a friend. But soon it would escalate into a passel of 10-year-old boys throwing eggs at each other. We all had our favorite hideouts. I had a tree fort that provided excellent air cover. My best friend preferred hiding in the bushes, flinging eggs at his enemies. The rule was you could only throw a cracked egg, because they explode on impact and don’t hurt so much. And no head shots. When it was over, the back yard was covered in hard boiled egg residue. Then came the righteous anger of my mother when she saw what we had done. Although I don’t remember it, we were told the eggs would begin to stink after a while, and she made us gather up as much as we could. Those were simpler times. Easter was about Jesus and throwing eggs. My own kids want baskets overflowing with toys and plastic eggs filled with money. But maybe this year will be different. Maybe this year I’ll teach my kids about the simpler times and the joys of egg wars. My wife is always telling me how great things were when we were kids, and it’s too bad our own kids don’t have the joys we had. I’m sure she’ll love my egg war idea.
Maybe this year I’ll teach my kids about the simpler times and the joys of egg wars.
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Hiring is Heating Up BY LYNNE SAUNDERS
Spring brings a sense of rebirth and optimism. People are no longer shut inside because of cold temperatures. In fact, I think that busier traffic is a true indication that folks are rejoining the human race and marketplace. Optimism is a contagious thing. Economists speculate about the future, although most times they still differ. However, the stock exchange is doing well, overall. Employers Lynne is an author and the director of are a little less fearful about hiring, Papa’s Pantry and the although their methods of making MastersTraining Center.com. She can hiring decisions continue to follow be reached at (770) post-crash mindsets. 591-4730 or visit www.papaspantry.org. There are still more people looking for work than there are jobs, which means that it is still an employer’s market. This means that the employer can still be picky about who they choose to fill open positions. Basic employer psychology remains: “Who can I hire that already has experience, will not need an excessive amount of training, who will accept a reasonable wage (not excessive), and make the company/department more money?”
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As you might guess, job seeker psychology is very different. It may seem something like, “I want a job that pays great, offers healthcare insurance, good vacation package, 401k, flexibility, excused time off/ hours for family needs, fun people to work with, and a great boss.” Job seekers who understand the importance of putting the employer’s needs first, rather than their own, should demonstrate this from the very start of the application process. •The first paragraph of the cover letter should tell the employer why he or she would like to work for the company. This is an easy place to insert knowledge about the company and its strengths. •Today’s resumes often have a summary or introduction section. This is the place to tailor one’s skills and experiences to meet the needs of the job as it is described in the posting. •Once in the door for an interview, keep all conversations focused on the job. Know the company’s mission statement and recent successes. Let the interviewer know that you are eager to become part of their team. Be sure to ask for the job if you truly want it. •The last impression a job seeker should leave is a handwritten thank you note, reminding the interviewer of highlights from the interview conversations. Keep making progress!
Advantages of a Backup Generator BY DAN JAPE
Natural disasters — such as hurricanes in the Southeast and tornadoes in the Midwest — really highlight the importance of having a backup generator. Often referred to as standby generators, backup generators offer a permanent solution to power your home during an electrical outage. Standby generators are designed to turn on automatically when the power fails, Dan Jape is the owner or Reliable Heating & providing your home with a seamless Air. He can be reached supply of electricity in the event of a at 770-594-9969 power outage. A backup generator is available in a wide range of sizes from small, portable units to large, whole-house systems. Portable units require gasoline while whole-house systems use diesel or propane. Whole-house generators are wired into your home’s electrical system and will start automatically when the power goes out, so there’s no power loss to your refrigerator, air conditioning, heating, security system, telephone chargers, television and lighting. If your power is out for an extended period of time, you maintain home conveniences, protection and food supplies. Portable generators can supply enough electricity to power a combination of small appliances, radios, fans or a television, depending on the size of the generator. While they are not as efficient and require additional safety measures during operation, a portable generator is invaluable during a severe power outage. A standby generator offers immediate security and saves money by preventing damage to your home. Money is saved when you don’t have the expense of a lengthy hotel stay, repairing frozen pipes or replacing spoiled food.
A backup generator is available in a wide range of sizes from small, portable units to large, whole-house systems.
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Can Somebody Stop that Ringing? BY JAN HENRIQUES AU. D.
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Sounds are all around us. Stop for a moment and close your eyes, taking a few minutes to listen. Really listen. I am doing just that, and I hear cars outside in the distance, the sound of my fingers tapping on this keyboard, the distant sounds of an airplane and a train. Sounds make up the landscape of our lives. They are what make us aware of what’s around us and makes our environments alive, even the quiet Dr. Henriques is a board certified ones. But what if, in addition to all the audiologist and lead sounds, you heard a ringing in your provider at North Georgia Audiology in ears? It can be unbearable, making Woodstock. She has it difficult to concentrate on anything been practicing since 1985, after earning a else. doctorate in audiology The term for this noise is tinnitus. from the University of Florida and a master’s According to the American Tinnitus degree from LSU Association, tinnitus is the medical Medical Center. term for the perception of sound in one or both ears or in the head when no external sound is present. It takes on numerous forms that include ringing, hissing, buzzing, music and sounds that resemble crickets, tree frogs and a whistling tea kettle. The sounds can be perceived in one ear, both ears or somewhere in
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the head. Some forms can actually be heard by others. Tinnitus is much more common than people realize. It has been said to occur in 10 to 17 percent of the American population. That can mean that anywhere from 30 to 50 million people in the U.S. have some form of tinnitus. Even more astonishing is According to the that one out of every 100 American Tinnitus adults reports tinnitus that is debilitating. That Association, tinnitus is upward of three million is the medical term Americans! Tinnitus is not a disease for the perception of but a symptom that could sound in one or both indicate benign or serious conditions. It’s most ears or in the head commonly a sign of some degree of hearing loss, when no external although many millions sound is present. have tinnitus with normal hearing. Whatever the underlying cause, it should be evaluated with a thorough hearing test by an audiologist, who can direct you for a proper followup. While there is no cure for tinnitus, devices for hearing or sound therapies can help. Visit www.ata.org for additional information.
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Effective Treatment for Your Gummy Smile BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN
Many people possess a “gummy smile,” which is a display of gum tissue above your teeth when you smile. A typical smile does not reveal gum tissue above the teeth because the upper lip extends down just below the top of your teeth and covers the gum tissue. The amount of gum tissue displayed in a gummy smile can range from several millimeters to one-half inch. Dr. Scott Harden is a If you are concerned by a gummy dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry smile or feel your teeth look too small, and has served the you may want to consider an effective Woodstock area for more than 21 years. treatment option known as crown You can reach Dr. Harden at lengthening. This cosmetic dental 770-926-0000 or visit procedure can re-contour the top FountainViewSmiles. com. of your gum tissue to create longer looking teeth and reduce the amount of gum tissue displayed when you smile. Crown lengthening procedures have been performed for years to deal with gum disease, but now cosmetic dentistry uses it to uncover teeth hidden under the gums.
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Crown lengthening is a periodontal surgery treatment that involves removing excess gum tissue, and possibly some bone, around the upper teeth. This common procedure is performed under local anesthesia and takes about 30 minutes to one hour. Once the area is numb, the dentist removes unneeded gum tissue with a scalpel or by electrosurgical device. With gummy smiles, Crown lengthening is there is often excess bone bulging under a periodontal surgery the gum tissue, which treatment that involves requires surgery to lift the gums, flatten removing excess gum the bone to create tissue, and possibly a normal contour and then replace the some bone, around the gums. The result is upper teeth. teeth that appear normal in length, less gum is displayed and there’s a normal looking bone above the teeth. Crown lengthening can also be performed to sculpt gum tissue when the gum line is uneven or to repair a tooth fracture below the gum line. Unlike many dental procedures, crown lengthening is a onetime procedure and requires no touch-ups. It can reduce the risk of tooth decay because more tooth structure is exposed for brushing and flossing. If you have excessive or uneven gums, crown lengthening can transform your smile and provide you with the right look, and as a bonus, it may just improve your overall dental health.
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Cancer Patients Benefit from NoninvasiveTreatments BY MARK MCLAUGHLIN, M.D.
In recent years, advances in technology have given more options to patients with cancer. In December 2014, the American Cancer Society released a study that said more than 1.3* million Americans avoided death from cancer since 1991 thanks to a combination of better prevention, detection and advanced treatments. Patients with cancer—regardless of complexity—have access to a broad Mark McLaughlin, M.D., is medical range of therapies that can be tailored director of radiation to their specific needs. In many cases, oncology at WellStar. He earned his medical patients can choose noninvasive, paindegree from the free treatments with no recovery time. Medical College of Georgia and completed Two such therapies are targeted his surgical internship radiation treatments called at Shands Teaching Hospital, College of TomoTherapy and CyberKnife. These Medicine at University systems allow radiation oncologists of Florida, where he also completed his to offer accurate, personalized cancer residency in radiation care with precise beams of radiation oncology. that can be delivered from multiple angles and rotation arcs. This beam range allows more precise radiation delivery. Because of advances in technology that allow for such precise delivery, radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue and organs is greatly reduced, and side effects that are common with traditional radiation also are diminished. CyberKnife automatically corrects for motion throughout the treatment and is particularly helpful for treating tumors of the lung, liver and prostate, where movement is common. The TomoTherapy system’s unique use of CT scans while radiation is being delivered identifies the exact position of the tumors during the treatment and adjusts for patients’ movement, helping target cancer treatment in ways never before thought possible. Both of these therapies deliver radiation with speed, reducing patients’ treatment time and allowing for shorter courses of treatment. Because TomoTherapy and CyberKnife are so efficient, patients speak of never having to miss appointments at work, time with grandkids or even a tee time. With the addition of TomoTherapy this April, WellStar Kennestone Hospital will be the only hospital in Georgia to offer both of these cutting-edge treatments to our patients. We’re thrilled to be able to provide individualized treatment choices to patients that will enhance the quality and longevity of their lives.
Patients can choose noninvasive, pain-free treatments with no recovery time.
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Essential Oils and Their Role in Modern Medicine BY O. JULIUS QUARCOO
The use of essential oils and aromatherapy has seen an upswing in Europe, and using the oils is very popular in big cities on the East and West coasts in the U.S. They have been in use for thousands of years, and many essential oil references are in the Bible. Frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon and hyssop are a few of the essential oils mentioned in the Bible O. Julius Quarcoo, and other ancient books. The oils a pharmacist for 21 were used for anointing and healing years, is owner of Towne Lake Family sick people. Pharmacy, which offers I got to experience their powerful compounding and regular prescriptions. therapeutic effects in a personal (770) 635-7697. way when one of my associates with townelakepharmacy@ yahoo.com. extensive training in aromatherapy use recommended I inhale rosemary essential oil for my chronic fatigue. I was surprised by its quick “pick-me-up� effect and its ability to enhance mental alertness. In fact, I now know not to use it after 3 p.m. because the alertness properties tend to linger into the night and make it difficult to sleep. We recommended fennel mixed with avocado oil to a woman who had irregular menstrual cycles. Her periods became regular and in a few
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months, after several failed attempts to conceive, she became pregnant. Essential oils are liquid extracts from flowers, roots, seeds and other parts of plants. They contain complex chemical compounds that are used for their medicinal properties to kill bacteria, fungi and viruses. They are thought to work by stimulating tissue and nerve regeneration. The oils provide elegant fragrances when diffused to help balance mood, lift spirits and even generate romantic atmospheres. Most essential oils have to be diluted with vegetable oils to be applied topically. Some of the oils used to dilute essential oils are almond, coconut or olive oils. These are often called carrier oils because they help transport the essential oil into the body. Quality essential oils do not have to be expensive. I have discovered that the most expensive brands are not always the best. Make sure the oils are distilled using low pressure and low temperature so the fragile chemical composition is preserved. They should be stored away from light and heat to maintain potency.
Essential oils are liquid extracts from flowers, roots, seeds and other parts of plants.
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Dealing With Lower Back Pain BY DR. VAN TRAN
All of us have experienced lower back pain at one time or another. This is the most common type of pain and injury in the spine. The lower back bears the burden of carrying the body’s weight, which makes it prone to stress, strain and potential injury. Pain is a warning sign. Like the annoying sound from a smoke alarm, the alarm isn’t the problem. The alarm has a cause, just like every Dr. Van Tran is a board ache or pain has a cause. Some certified chiropractor with Discover people choose to cover up the pain Chiropractic in Towne instead of correcting the cause. Lake. He can be reached at 770-516-9900. The majority of patients with lower back pain have not experienced any trauma, accidents or major injuries prior to the onset of their problem. The cause of most lower back pain is the cumulative effect of improper sitting, poor work habits, incorrect lifting, lack of exercise and other life-related factors. All of these factors cause stress and imbalances on the spine and, eventually, pain. This is why people often injure their back by just bending over to pick up a pair of shoes. The spine was already compromised and just
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the simple act of bending was enough to trigger the problem. When this occurs, the surrounding back muscles go into spasm to protect the stressed or injured tissues of the back. For years, I have treated countless numbers of patients that experienced moderate to severe lower back pain. Though some are acute, most are chronic. The one common thing these patients share is that the problem has existed for a long time. There are a few preventative things that will help avoid back pain. First, watch your weight. Extra weight puts pressure on your lower back. Secondly, get more exercise. Regular exercise will ease muscle tension and inflammation. Lastly, the most important preventative thing to do is maintain good posture and get your spine checked regularly.
The cause of most lower back pain is the cumulative effect of improper sitting, poor work habits, incorrect lifting, lack of exercise and other life-related factors.
Summer Camp Offers More than Adventure BY DR. AMY HARDIN
Seven of the best summers I ever spent were outside the tiny town of Napoleon, Mich., at YMCA Camp Storer. I attended regular camp for two years, horseback riding camp for three years, then in high school took two out-of-camp trips, first backpacking and river rafting in the Appalachian Mountains. I spent the second one horseback riding for two weeks with Dr. Amy Hardin is a real cowboys in North Dakota at Teddy pediatrician in Towne Roosevelt National Park, and being a Lake at Northside Pediatrics. camp counselor. Those summers were heaven. So this month’s article is why your kid should go to camp. First, where else can you spend a week or two with no tablets, TVs or phones? Almost all camps are outdoor activity related with a no device policy. Even in bad weather we had fun swimming, hiking and riding horses. Being away from home can help build a child’s self confidence and self esteem. Traditional camps allow kids to succeed at noncompetitive activities with diverse groups of kids and the chance to succeed in things they never thought they could do. Participating in activities, making friends and taking care of themselves provides kids with an opportunity to learn independence - something they might not have a chance to do in their busy, over-structured lives. Unstructured play helps kids learn how to take care of conflicts, use their imagination and just have fun. Camps offer many activities, and you may be surprised when your child comes home with a new skill - maybe even a lifelong one. Artistic talents can develop in the craft cottage, or perhaps they will learn to love horseback riding like I did. Several of my camp friends picked up playing the guitar from watching the “cool” counselors play. Even today I use still use my canoeing skills I learned at camp. I also learned a lot about life from spending time in a cabin with 12 girls from varying backgrounds, family circumstances and even some from other countries. Sometimes we didn’t always get along, but with the counselor’s help, we learned how to solve problems and respect each other - and clean toilets and showers. I made some wonderful friends at camp and thanks to Facebook, I’m still friends with several of them. You can find information about summer camps at various camp fairs around Atlanta, through your community and church groups. If your child is more of a homebody, day camps are a good place to start.
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Etowah Female Athletes Advance to Next Level BY MEGAN VAUPELL
“When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will succeed.” Those are the words that Leena Morris, a senior at Etowah High School, lives by. Her athletic accomplishments along with those of fellow senior Melanie Talbott have enabled these female athletes to take their passion from high school to college. Morris has dedicated her high school career to track and cross country and competes in the shot put and discus events. She practices year round through both freezing and sweltering temperatures, and her strong athletic and academic performances enabled her to apply to multiple Ivy League colleges and to be accepted by Cornell University. “I definitely wouldn’t consider the journey to being recruited by an Ivy League college as easy. You are assessed on all levels,” Morris said. Despite finishing in last place in shot put and failing to qualify in discus in the state championship her freshman Le year of high school, Morris went ie en a & Melan on to win the shot put event and place second in discus as a junior. She is ranked 19th in shot put and 16th in
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hammer throw nationally by Berecruited.com—all while receiving scholar-athlete honors. She hopes to give Etowah two more state championship titles by winning both events this year. Meanwhile on the golf course, Talbott’s hard work, dedication and long hours spent practicing swings gave her the edge to be chosen as one of three female golfers to play for Auburn University. She holds the record for the lowest rounds shot by a female Etowah golfer at the county, region and state levels, and tied for fourth place in the Georgia 6A state high school championship last year. “[I am] county champion, region champion and committing to play my college golf for a major Division I college. The title of state champion has eluded me, however I do still have one shot left at it,” Talbott said. Planning for bigger things ahead, Talbott hopes to play golf professionally, and she advises other young women interested in pursuing a sport to remain dedicated and disciplined. “As my dad taught me from a young age, ‘Practice doesn’t make perfect, practice makes permanent’,” Talbott said. According to ScholarshipStats.com, fewer than 3 percent of high school female athletes continue competing in cross country and track and only 3.1 percent pursue golf at Division 1 colleges. With such low numbers of women pursuing college sports, the larger contribution of these young women may be inspiring other girls to do the same.
Imagine a Garden Came to Life CREATIVE WRITING ENTRIES SUBMITTED BY JOE LEMMO, 7TH GRADE E.T. BOOTH LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS
One morning, I was sitting at my kitchen table, drinking a cup of coffee while looking outside at the morning sun. I wasn’t expecting any company at the time so it startled me when I got a knock on my front door. I stood up and proceeded a quick stretch and I continued towards the door. I opened up the door and saw no one, which was weird to me. I extended my neck out the door and looked to both sides of my house and still saw nothing but before I could shut the door, I heard a small voice say, “Hey! Down here!” I looked towards the ground with a quick yank of the neck and got wide eyes as I saw a cucumber staring up towards me with kind eyes. “Please don’t be scared. I’m not going to bite,” he said. I couldn’t say anything, so I continued to stare. “Follow me!” he continued. So, I followed him out my door in a robe and slippers. The cucumber led me to the garden and I almost fainted at the sight of all of my veggies staring at me. They told me that they had been fully grown but they didn’t want to be consumed. I’ll admit, I didn’t want to consume them at this point, so I agreed to let them stay with me. I promised not to let anyone hurt them. To this day, I have twelve cucumbers, seven sweet potatoes, twenty-three carrots, and eight potatoes (including the newborn tater!). I am very happy to say that I own fifty vegetables as my pets!
Vines sprouted from the soil, climbing over the wooden fence into the backyard. Vegetables jumped around energetically as they pulled themselves out of the soil. A tomato was talking to an asparagus, as her child splashed in a sprinkler leak. A beautiful sight from the only flower in the garden, as a sunflower. The vegetables looked joyful after having the fear of being eaten gone, as
another pulls from its roots. The tomato, also known as Chatty Red, always dreamed of having a reality show to talk with fruity celebrities. The zucchini always went on about how he was the only vegetable that started with a “z.” The carrot was asking if he had any dirt on his face. They call me the “Watchcat” to see if anybody is coming for us. I used to be called the Watchdog, but we scratched it after the dog ate Chatty Red’s husband. We were all having a great time, until I noticed feet walking toward the glass door. I quickly shouted to everyone to get back into their dirt holes. They all jumped in as the door flew open, revealing the older man of the family. He looked around a bit, noticing the large vines. He then picked up the soil bag, spilling a bit on me which I didn’t like, before walking back into the home. I sighed, scrubbing the bits of dirt off, before calling all the vegetables up. It was safe.
“Mr. President, we need to get you out of here!” one of my security details said. Outside of my office, I could hear the muffled sounds of conflict. “What is happening?” I questioned the guard. “If I answered that, you would laugh sir,” was the reply. “I am the leader of the free world,” I demanded, “Tell me what is happening!” Before the response came, the door from which the guard came opened, and a single zucchini plant stood there. “Remain calm sir. I’ll handle this,” the guard said, pulling out his baton. “Very funny,” I tell him. The guard charged at the lone vegetable and at the same time the door on the opposite side of the room opened, and a wall of veggies dumped onto my blue rug. They got up, arranged themselves into perfect rows, and attacked my guard. I broke the windows behind my desk and escaped the room, looking for any hostile vegetables. I made my way around the side of the White House and to the front lawn. Vegetables were everywhere, and they were aligned in perfect rows. I took note of my situation. “Vegetables have taken over the White House, I’m probably the only one left. I can be a wimp and run, or I can go down fighting!” After about five minutes, I charged. “For ‘Merica!” I screamed, charging at the miniature army. For the first forty vegetables or so, I was doing pretty well. That was until my “surprise attack” wore off. Vines came from the grass and tied me down and the veggies all piled into my mouth. I woke up from my nightmare, sweating. I was in my office. The door opened and one of my guards came in. “Mr. President, we need to get you out of here!”
“We, the vegetables, need to take a stand!” said Mayor Cucumber. No one knew what he had planned. He was the craziest mayor that anyone in vegetable history had ever had. Everyone was listening to what he had to say while they remained in the spots in which they had been planted. “I am tired of those humans taking our friends and family!” he continued. That was true. Everyone was tired of those human things taking our friends and family. Last week my brother Tomato (everyone called him Tom) was taken. After about an hour of listening, we all made plans. The plan was to force ourselves out of the ground and into the house. All carrots were out first, then my kind, which were the tomatoes, and then it was like the rest of the vegetables all popped up at the same time. We marched into the house, and as soon as we did, the human was standing there ready for us. It turned out that when the carrots went in first, they told the human about our plan. Traitors! Now, we are all sitting in a pot getting ready to be served as vegetable soup! TOWNELAKER | April 2015
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Start Early in Making Prom Plans BY MARK KISSEL
Chief of Police Mark Kissel has served the Cherokee County School District since 1999 and has more than 35 years of law enforcement experience.
Spring means a change in activities as the temperatures warm up and we have longer evening hours for those activities, thanks to daylight saving time. One of the biggest events in a life of a high school student is prom. While the prom planning committee has been hard at work for many months, many students and parents seem to wait to the last minute to prepare. As a parent, you want your child to have a memorable experience, yet there are certain considerations that need to be discussed. • Where is the prom being held?
• Are you chaperoning? Does your child know this? • Have early reservations been made for the dinner prior to the prom? No need to be late to the prom. • Is your child driving or riding with other students, or did you hire a limousine or “party bus?” If your child is driving, have you agreed to a designated route and identified secure parking areas?
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• If you hired a limousine, did you do your homework? Is this a company or a private car? • Did you check references? Are there any complaints with the Better Business Bureau? • Have you talked with your child about the use of alcoholic beverages? Schools are permitted to use Alco-sensor testing if they believe a student is under the influence of alcohol upon arrival at the prom site. Are you certain the limousine is not stocked with beverages? • What has been agreed to regarding curfew (or time to be home)? • Are there plans for a late night breakfast following the prom? This needs to be considered when setting the curfew. • Be sure to exchange phone numbers with other students’ parents that your child with be travelling with. If it gets past curfew, you need to be calling those parents to see if their child is home safe and sound. There are likely several other questions that need to be covered. Be sure to reflect on your prom preparations and experiences so this will be a memorable experience for your child.
Fundraiser Supports Haitian Ministry Cherokee Christian Schools raised more than $3,700 for Reformation Hope Ministries in Haiti as a part of International Night at the school. Students learned about other countries as well as helping others through the fundraiser event.
From left, Abigail Palmer, Mikaiah Palmer and Chassidy Viera compare notes while collecting information about Germany.
Competition Squad Brings Home Awards The Knights Varsity football competition cheer squad from The Kings Academy recently competed at the JAMfest Cheer and Dance Competition in Kansas City, Missouri. The squad won first place in the varsity school intermediate level and won the award for best choreography.
Bottom row from left: Caroline Russell, Lauren Hughes, Julia Burtt, Callie Petersen and Julianna Knowles. Middle Row: Devyn Deatherage, Tori Osborne, Madi Sykes and Kyla Crayford. Top Row: Tatum Coleman, Claire Hillis and Brianna Hoover.
Service Project Honors Classmate Students in the fifth-grade AIM gifted program at Bascomb Elementary School are leading a school-wide service project, inspired by classmate Juliette Lang, who is battling cancer. Students in teacher Sonya Turner’s class designed and constructed miniature Ronald McDonald Houses, modeled after the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Atlanta, to hold donations of pop tabs − the aluminum from the tabs is recycled by RMHC as a fundraiser. The goal is to fill up the four houses. Members of the community are invited to drop off their donations of pop tabs to the front office of the school, located at 1335 Wyngate Parkway, Woodstock. For information, call 770-592-1091. Students Kelsey Cleveland, left, and Audrey Garner show off the finished houses. TOWNELAKER | April 2015
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3D Technology Improves Teaching and Learning Students and teachers at Woodstock High School are using the latest technology to improve teaching and learning. Members of Jennifer Forsyth’s Advanced Placement Biology classes recently experienced DNA and mitosis in a totally different way − through 3D. “The concepts students are learning in class literally jumped off the wall, as long as they had on their 3D glasses,” Ms. Forsyth said of the experience using the Cherokee County School District’s 3D Rover system. “Students were in awe, with jaws dropped, on the edge of their seats, fully engaged at what they were experiencing.”
Students experience the 3D Rover system to study DNA and mitosis.
School Raises $1,500 for United Way Boston Elementary School raised $1,500 for the United Way of Greater Atlanta during the nonprofit organization’s annual fundraising campaign this school year. Media Specialist Jennifer Martin, who led the school’s fundraising drive, recently accepted a certificate of appreciation from Marva Goff, Loaned Executive/Donor Engagement of United Way.
Ms. Martin, left, accepts a certificate of appreciation from Ms. Goff.
Middle School Team Headed to National Science Bowl A Woodstock Middle School team is headed to the 2015 National Science Bowl after winning the regional competition in Savannah. The 25th annual national competition gives middle and high school students the opportunity to compete by solving technical problems and answering questions from science fields including biology, chemistry, Earth and space science, physics and math. The team, which went undefeated through the sub-regional and regional competitions, is the only middle school team representing the state of Georgia at the national competition in Washington, D.C. All expenses for the team’s trip will be paid as part of its regional championship prize. The team of Laney Broussard, Greg Carroll, Katie Gilliam, Andy Jiang and Camilo Rincon is coached by Brandi Miller and Heidi Switzer. From left, Coach Brandi Miller, Andy Jiang, Katie Gilliam, Camilo Rincon, Laney Broussard, Greg Carroll and Coach Heidi Switzer. 68
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A Lesson on the Job of a School Board Member BY CLARK MENARD
Recently I was asked “What does a school board member do?� It is a great question and one that is not well understood, sometimes even by board members themselves. As a new board member, I am still learning my role in the education of our youth, but was provided an analogy that helped me and may do the same for you. Think of the school system as a taxi cab. In this scenario, a board member Clark Menard lives in Deer Run with his wife is the passenger. The passenger and two daughters knows where they want to go and has and is the district five representative on the endpoint in mind. The taxi driver the Cherokee County is the superintendent and the school Board of Education. administration. It is their job to safely navigate to the desired destination by choosing the best route and following the rules of the road. Keeping this analogy in mind clears up some common misperceptions on what the duties or responsibilities of a school board member are. Recently, we experienced several days of weather-related school cancellations, and I was asked repeatedly by my children whether we would have school tomorrow. My answer to them was the same as every other parent: I will find out when they make
the announcement! As the passenger in the taxi, I leave it up to the cab driver to know when there is a traffic jam (the weather) and that a detour (cancellation) might be necessary. At the same time, the board members have specific goals for the school system and wish to see these met in a manner that is appropriate. We choose the destination and which taxi driver will get us there for the appropriate fare. If a taxi driver is wasting our money or seems lost, we make the determination of when to jump out and hail a new one. Board members and administration work as a team and each have their specific roles. Just as I would not ask the taxi driver to let me drive, I would not presume to tell them when conditions call for the cancellation of school. Board members provide strategic guidance to the school district by establishing goals and policies that they feel will lead to an outstanding education for each student. Application of policies and implementation of processes to achieve goals are performed by professional administrators with years of experience and expertise in these matters. Together, we strive for educational excellence!
Board members provide strategic guidance to the school district by establishing goals and policies that they feel will lead to an outstanding education for each student.
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Faith
Grant Boosts Efficiency of Mobile Food Ministry SUBMITTED BY FOREVER FED
The Atlanta Community Food Bank awarded a Phase Four Capacity Building Grant to Forever Fed in December 2014. Forever Fed, a mobile ministry that distributes food, books and used clothing to the underserved in Cherokee County, has purchased 22 shelving units on wheels, utility carts, new ovens, a stand mixer, Each feeding event requires the help of many and several kitchen upgrades to existing food volunteers. preparation equipment. Improvements will help Forever Fed serve more families at risk of food insecurity. “Cherokee County is blessed with several fantastic food pantries working tirelessly to alleviate hunger in our community. Even with their efforts, Cherokee County still has families lacking access to food resources,” said Carrie Vandenhouten, director of Forever Fed’s Cans4Kids/Food4U program. “Some lack transportation, some are disabled and cannot drive, others work low-paying jobs with unpredictable hours and simply can’t visit food pantries when
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the pantries are open.” A dedicated group of volunteers working with the Food4U program delivers more than 200 boxes of food to the homes of underserved families each month. The addition of new mobile storage equipment has streamlined the packing and transporting of boxes. “Packing boxes of food used to take a lot of muscle and time. The new equipment has made everything so much easier,” said volunteer Shannon Luina. Forever Fed also added several new pieces of equipment to the commercial kitchen at Hillside United Methodist Church, which allows the ministry to use the kitchen as a base of operations. “The kitchen, while well equipped, was in need of several upgrades to help increase our production of healthy prepared meals,” said Susan Vanderheyden, executive director of Forever Fed. “We were able to add a new set of ovens and several small pieces of equipment to make meal preps easier and faster. It’s been so fun witnessing the excitement of our volunteers over a few new kitchen tools.” Forever Fed provides prepared meals to several organizations mentoring at-risk children, and hosts monthly block party events in struggling neighborhoods where they distribute food, gently used clothing and prepared meals. In 2014, Forever Fed served more than 25,000 meals and distributed more than 53,000 pounds of groceries. “With all of our super new equipment, we can’t wait to see what God will do through Forever Fed this year,” said Vanderheyden. For more info on Forever Fed, visit www.foreverfed.org.
Marriage Moments : Living as Scripture Says BY BILL RATLIFF
As a Christian and a pastor, I believe God wants us not only to talk about the Bible but to actually live it. However, some scriptural teachings seem almost impossible to apply, especially in the context of marriage. In Philippians 2:14 we are told to “do everything without grumbling or complaining.” Is the Biblical writer here serious? Does he understand anything about married life? As I did an etymological study of the Bill Ratliff is the Senior word “grumbling,” I realized it could Pastor at Towne Lake also have the connotation of nagging. Community Church. He can be reached Grumbling, nagging, and complaining seem at 678-445-8766 or to me to be a major part of married life. As bratliff@tlcchurch.com. I contemplated these terms, I wondered what they might sound like in a marital context. Grumbling might sound this way: ” I hate taking out the trash!” Nagging might sound like this: “For the third time, did you take the trash out yet?” Complaining might express itself this way: “I wish you would stop nagging me about taking the trash out. Don’t you realize I am watching a very important show on the History channel?” No matter how you slice it, none of these sound good, create good, or do good! The big problem in this verse, however, is the
word “everything.” I believe it would be a more reasonable verse if it said “do some things or do most things without grumbling or complaining.” It is obvious to me that the writer, the apostle Paul, never tried to paint a room or hang wallpaper with his spouse. While this verse is almost humanly impossible to accomplish in a marriage, it is spiritually feasible with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Date Your Mate: Go shopping together. Decide ahead of time what your budget will be and buy only something that you believe your mate will really appreciate. Go to a store or two that each of you frequents the most. I know a couple who recently went on a date like this with similar conditions. They had a blast! Note: for those of you who are not shoppers, this date could involve some level of pain.
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The Presence BY THE REV. DR. JOHN BEYERS
Some years ago I was in historic Edinburgh, Scotland. I was there, in part, to explore the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to Holyroodhouse Palace. St. Giles’ Cathedral, the mother church of world Presbyterians, is right in the middle. I stopped there especially to pay my respects to the venerable Protestant reformer, John Knox (1505-1572). He is, as you may know, buried beneath a parking lot under space 23. Forgive me, but sometimes I Dr. John Beyers has tease my Presbyterian preacher friends served in the North and remind them that, unlike poor old Georgia Conference of the United Methodist John Knox, the celebrated John Wesley Church since 1987, and (1703-1791), founder of the Methodist currently is senior pastor of Hillside UMC. He can revival movement, is properly buried in a be reached at jbeyers@ beautifully tended garden behind the City hillsideumc.org. Road chapel in London that bears his name. I enjoyed all the many Scottish sites, to be sure, but the most moving experience I had was on a quiet morning as I entered magnificent St. Mary’s Cathedral. St. Mary’s, the mother church of Scottish Episcopalians, was filled with warm sunlight. On the wall to the left of the high altar hangs a remarkable portrait simply entitled, “The Presence.” I encourage you to see it online.
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This well-known picture, painted by the Edinburgh artist A. E. Borthwick in 1910, captures a scene of St. Mary’s Cathedral during worship. A radiant light in the distance draws one’s eye to a large crowd being served Holy Communion at the altar. In the foreground, far away from the crowded altar, is a lone figure desperately kneeling, obviously hurting, pouring her heart out before God. Just behind her is the comforting Presence of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ, who is bathed in an even more radiant light. Like John Wesley, I am a self-confessed High Church Methodist. As such, I rejoice in the very real Presence of Christ in Holy Communion. I taste and see how good He is each time I receive His most precious Body and Blood at the altar. I feel my sins forgiven, my soul nourished, and my spirit empowered to live a life that really matters. Though I believe this spiritual reality with all my heart, I am struck that, in the portrait, the greater light emanates from the Risen Lord reaching out to the hurting soul too humbled, or too afraid, or too continued on page 82
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A Focus on Fundraising and Fashion BY JENNA HILL
The Anna Crawford Children’s Center will be the recipient of funds raised during an April 18 fashion show that begins at 2 p.m. at the Chambers at City Center in Woodstock. A $10 ticket will allow participants a chance to see fashions from Moop’s, Spirited, Fashion Cupcake, RAK Outfitters, Dress Up, Brooklynn’s, Branches and Dismero, Jenna Hill is a and bid in a silent auction. Elm Tourism Information Street Cultural Arts Village will offer Coordinator at the Woodstock special entertainment. Visitors Center. The Anna Crawford center opened jehill@woodstockga. gov in 1990 to help children and families impacted by child sexual and physical abuse, neglect and exposure to violence. Mental health therapists, forensic interviewers, family advocates, and parent mentors and educators work to help these children live healthier, fuller and happier lives.
Fashion is the theme for the entire month of April. Downtown merchants will offer sales beginning April 1 as they take part in the Wear Woodstock stamp card contest. Contestants can pick up a card at the Woodstock Visitors Center and earn a stamp on that card from every boutique where they spend at least $10. Completed cards can be dropped off at the visitors center by 5 p.m. April 30 to be eligible for a drawing to win $100 in Downtown Dollars. Visitors to Woodstock’s Friday Night Live on April 3 are encouraged to dress in the style of the Roaring 20s. For more information about the fashion show, the contest or Friday Night Live, call 770-924-0406 or visit www. visitwoodstockga.com.
The Downtown Buzz is held at the Chambers at City Center (8534 Main Street) on the last Friday of the month and begins at 8 a.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information on the Downtown Buzz program or to suggest a topic for consideration, please contact Mitzi at 770592-6056. Presentation:
April 24 Community Development Update Jessica Guinn, Director Business, individual and non-profit memberships are available
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Experience Elm Street: BE Funny BY SIOBHAN BRUMBELOW
As an actor, one of the most difficult directions given to us is to BE something. BE more princess-like. BE more like Adam Sandler. BE funny. BE is not a suggestion, but an instruction without help, an order without an idea. And as an actor, it is difficult to fulfill the demand to BE anything. The specificity of BEING a particular emotion or character is Siobhan Brumbelow hard to portray without guidance. has been involved Shakespeare says it best: “To be or with Elm Street since 2002 and holds a not to be? That is the question.” BA in Theatre from After working with Elm Street Brenau University. She toured for a year with for almost 13 years, I can honestly Missoula Children’s answer as an actor, director, teacher Theatre and she currently manages and improviser that my goal for any and performs with the performance is to BE entertaining. I’d iThink Improv Troupe DO anything to make the audience feel like they’re part of the show. The audiences are the source for our artistic guidance. Elm Street’s mission is to engage the community with fresh art experiences every day. We don’t try to BE anything. We DO. We engage. Through performing and visual arts, we provide fun, educational and cultural involvement for the community. Elm Street teaches the students to express their creativity and not to be an imitation—to BE themselves. Through their summer education programs and camps, students create, write and produce their own plays. The iThink Improv Troupe tours to local schools encouraging students to write creatively and experience performing arts. iThink strives to entertain people of all ages with their wacky quips and clever puns, through games and skits made up on the spot. Whose Line is it, Woodstock? is a great example of friendly, local comedy. We do our best to entertain rather to BE anything, which is what makes us unique. Each show in April is different because of the audiences and their suggestions, and THAT makes it fun to watch. Hoping to create a one-of-akind experience, Elm Street is extending stage performances to the outdoors with the very first Shakespeare on the Green at the end of April. Located on the event green, A Midsummer Night’s Dream will take place at dusk on the Resurgens Orthopaedics Community Stage. We attempt to reflect our mission by DOING rather than BEING. To BE is a difficult matter. Not to BE opens doors for fresh artistic inspiration and engagement.
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Pinky, Sunny, Booby, Bill, and Mister Gobbles BY ANN LITREL
Art by Ann Litrel, annlitrel.com
We spotted the turtle in our yard one spring about 10 years ago. He showed up several times over the summer, so I got curious and did some research. I found out he was an Eastern box turtle. I learned he would live his whole life in an area only 200 meters Mr Gobbles after a mushroom meal. square - that’s just a few backyards put together. Chances were good our turtle would visit often! I learned, too, he’d probably been living here for years – possibly before the subdivision was built. Turtles are as long-lived as people. A 50-year-old box turtle is common. And box turtles over 100 years old are not unknown. It dawned on me our turtle might still be with us when I’m an old lady gardener. In fact, I could get to know our turtle in a way that I couldn’t with any other wild animal - as an individual. After this epiphany, I snapped his photo every time he came by. Well, I’d thought it was a he. After comparing the photos, it slowly became apparent that he was a they. How embarrassing. I’d committed a social faux pas. There are FIVE turtles who live around our yard - Pinky, Sunny, Booby, Bill and Mr. Gobbles. Three girls and two boys, respectively. Or that’s the best we can tell. You have to look at the color of their eyes and the shape of their shells to tell their sex. And I admit if you had to rely just on their faces, identification would be a real challenge. Luckily, every box turtle has a distinctive pattern on its shell. So the first three - Pinky, Sunny, and Booby - we named for their
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markings (I’ll leave that to your imagination). The fourth already had his name when we met him: an admirer had spelled ‘Bill’ on his shell in pink glitter paint. And Mr. Gobbles was christened when we discovered him devouring a toadstool in our yard. Turtles need a natural habitat to be happy. They slowly starve in your typical sanitized yard. They’re omnivores who need moist spots where they can find water and insects, small fruiting shrubs and plants under trees, an open spot where they can sun, a sandy place to lay their eggs, and dark, leafy soil where their babies, just an inch long when they hatch, can burrow and hide for the first six or seven years of their lives. Our yard wasn’t always turtle-friendly. Seventeen years ago, when my husband and I moved here with our young sons, the backyard was a green swath of grass, attractive in a ho-hum sort of way. But it required constant watering and fertilizer, like an intensive care patient on an IV. I dreamed of something wilder, like the outdoors I remembered from my childhood. I wanted our sons Tyler and Joseph to grow up scooping tadpoles and catching katydids in their own yard. I didn’t want them to travel twice a year to see nature on vacation – I wanted them living in it every day, year-round. It’s involved the whole yard, but I’ll mention here only the backyard, where we most often see our turtles. I pulled the plug on the water and fertilizer. The grass went cold turkey - and died. On this shady, north slope, weekly mowing keeps the weeds from re-seeding, and blowing has allowed the moss to take over naturally. Under the hardwood trees, fallen leaves pile up to moisten the ground. I edge the islands with mulch, so it looks about as trim against the moss as when it was grass. And I’ve encouraged the wildflowers that re-emerged from long dormant seeds. Over the years, we’ve watched the yard bloom, encouraging the growth as gently as possible. Now it’s easy to spot the turtles as they waddle by.
Sunshine, Music & Kendama PHOTOS BY DARLEEN PREM
Willy Penniman (far right) hosted Shredstock, with the band Fourshores and snacks for participants. Twenty percent of proceeds were donated to charity.
About 100 kendama players and music fans spent a Saturday afternoon in downtown Woodstock attending Willy P’s Shredstock. The event was the senior project of Woodstock High School senior Willy Penniman, a professional kendama player. Kendama is “the Japanese wooden skill toy that looks like a ball-and-cup on steroids,” said Willy, and competitors participated in contests requiring various skill levels. The event also featured a free outdoor concert by the local band Fourshores, and a raffle, and Willy plans to hold monthly Kendama Jams in Woodstock City park. Willy says kendama is “an amazing hobby for kids and adults alike and gets them moving, relieves stress, fosters patience and determination, and so much more.” Contact him at williampenniman@gmail.com
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Cherokee Photography Club Congratulations to the winners in the February competition, “Nostalgia.” If you placed in either the color or monochromatic print category, please send a digital file of your image to Dean Kelley for the website. deankelley@windstream.net
Digital Projection:
1st Naomi Shively “Weber Farm”
3rd Vicki Sellers “More Than a Name on a Wall”
2nd David Ferguson “Only Memories”
HM Martin Longstaff “Gam’s Thoughts”
Color Prints:
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2nd David Ferguson “Where’s Gatsby”
3rd L.B. Bryant “Cortona Bicycle”
HM Peter Kilpo “Waterfront Living”
Monochromatic:
1st Martin Longstaff “Bonaventure II”
2nd Eillene Kirk “Steam Locomotive”
2nd Cory Mitchell “Eastman”
HM David Ferguson “Swan House”
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. TOWNELAKER | April 2015
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Hail Mary Plays and Incremental Victory
The Presence
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The measure passed the House despite my vote, but ultimately failed. Looking back, I wouldn’t have changed the outcome with my vote, but I wish I had remembered the importance of incrementalism when choosing the vote I would make on that measure. Cutting the subsidy in half was clearly a better outcome than maintaining moral high ground and achieving nothing. We must remember that the opposition got where it is today through incrementalism. We will turn the ship back the same way. That doesn’t mean there’s no room for a Hail Mary pass. It is my hope that the Congress will make a few of these plays with regard to repealing Obamacare and stopping the president’s illegal immigration executive orders. It is my hope that the General Assembly will make a few of these plays with regards to measures like the FairTax. But if the University of Michigan football team started playing only Hail Mary passes, the team would undoubtedly perform even worse than today (save your jokes, I have high hopes for our new coach). I will continue to fight for our families in the House of Representatives with all of the tools in front of us. Let’s be proud of the major victories in addition to the small ones. Every yard brings us closer to the win. Please feel free to reach out to me on my cell phone at 678523-8570 or email me at Michael@caldwellforhouse.com. If you have any other questions or concerns, contact me or come meet me at one of my Weekly Coffees with District 20 nearly every Saturday at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock. Thank you again for allowing me the honor of representing your family in Georgia’s General Assembly!
weary to approach the altar. In that image, my heart rejoices all the more. The radiant light of the Risen Lord will always be seen most gloriously among the hurting, the seeking, and the repentant. Remember how He said, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). In the light of Easter, I give thanks for all of you who feel very close to Him, drawn deeply into His presence and serving among His people. You know the promise of His rest and delight in composer C. Austin Miles’ words, “And He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own. And the joy we share as we tarry there, none other, has ever, known!” In the light of Easter, I encourage all of you who are moving more intentionally into a deeper relationship with Christ as your personal Savior and Lord. Embrace His radiant light and prevenient love and you will experience the greatest sense of fulfillment, joy and security known to humanity! Fanny Crosby put it this way, “I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, and it told Thy love to me; but I long to rise in the arms of faith and be closer drawn to Thee.” In the light of Easter, my heart beats especially for you who are simply worn out. Worn out by grief, worn out by anger, worn out by regret, worn out by disappointment, worn out by living a life that does not seem to matter much. The presence of the Risen and Reigning Lord is most especially with you right now! Let Him reach you through the pastors and people of one of our great Woodstock churches and find yourself singing with Bill and Gloria Gaither, “He touched me, oh He touched me, and oh the joy that floods my soul. Something happened and now I know, He touched me and made me whole!” Happy Easter!
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AVM, but it’s been like the sword of Damocles hanging over our heads, both a threat and a blessing - a reminder of Life’s fragility. Although Ann’s pregnancies were considered risky, she gave birth to two beautiful children before we finally decided to stop pressing our luck. This October, Ann and I will have been married 27 years. As the saying goes, marriage is for better or worse; our years have mostly been better. But after you’ve been married a while, the moment finally comes you never expected: you’re sick of each other. Perhaps we’re the only couple to ever experience this. At any rate, our marriage has suffered a, well...off year. And we have fought like two teenagers falling out of love. The week before the wedding in Vermont, my twin brother Chris was visiting from New York. He called me as I was driving home from the hospital to let me know that Ann was having trouble moving her left arm and speaking. My foot pressed the accelerator, and in less than five minutes I was walking through the door. Chris was talking to Ann. She was slurring her words. Before I reached her, she had lost consciousness and begun convulsing. It was obvious she was having another bleed in her brain. I grabbed her and held her tightly, and all my medical training evaporated. I cried like I did before I learned not to cry. I begged her not to die. Then I placed her body on the ground and became
a doctor again. Her lips were turning blue and she was frothing at the mouth. I stabilized her airway and checked her pulse. All bad feelings and resentments were forgotten forever. Holding her dying body, smelling her skin mixed with my tears, I just wanted my beautiful wife to live. Ann stopped seizing, and by the time the ambulance got us to the hospital she had regained consciousness. The CAT scans and MRI’s showed no evidence of a life threatening bleed. In a few hours her memory returned. We went home the next day. Of course, I planned to cancel our trip to Vermont. But from her hospital bed Ann told me in no uncertain terms that the reason she had her seizure this weekend was so she could go to Eva’s wedding the next. And so a week later we are standing together in a Vermont field. I am fending off mosquitoes and watching my beautiful wife Ann. She fights off tears; she is almost overcome by the beauty of the vista. I know she longs to express with her paint brush or pen what in her heart and soul she feels and knows. An artist’s life can be so lonely, and her husband, a surgeon with concrete purposes, is perhaps not the most receptive audience. But as I watch Ann, the mother of my children, my closest friend, standing there full of wonder and joy, I fight off tears of my own. For I understand beauty, too.
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Reference
TOWNE LAKE AREA HOMES SOLD IN FEBRUARY Towne Lake Sales for February 2015 List Price
Address
Subdivision
Beds Baths Yr Built
Days on Sales Price $$/sq ft Market
$ 149,999
1114 CANVAS BACK DR
Alltoona Woods
3
2
1988
12
$ 149,999
$
92
$ 188,000
407 Belmont WAY
Belmont Trace
4
2.5
2005
43
$ 174,000
$
81
$ 100,000
2002 Britley Park XING
Britley Park
2
1
1995
4
$
$
108
$ 126,900
1187 Britley Park LN
Britley Park
2
2.5
1996
17
$ 127,000
No data
$ 142,000
612 Walnut Hall TRL
Brookshire
3
2.5
2003
407
$ 135,000
$
$ 180,000
711 Castleton LN
Brookshire
3
2
2003
24
$ 181,400
No data
$ 234,062
285 Shaw DR
Centennial Lakes
3
2.5
2014
165
$ 224,096
No data
$ 234,900
4271 Moccasin TRL
Deer Run
5
2.5
1999
91
$ 208,000
$
82
$ 415,000
730 Whisper Wind CT
Eagle Watch
5
4.5
1995
2
$ 405,900
$
98
$ 174,900
328 Etowah Valley TRCE
Etowah Valley
4
3
1993
64
$ 172,000
$
74
$ 84,000
302 Hidden CT
Golden Hills
3
2
1983
168
$
$
59
$ 145,000
2015 Cumberland CT
Kellogg Creek
4
2
1976
11
$ 150,000
$
86
$ 124,900
2552 Kellogg Creek RD
Kellogg West
3
2
1985
3
$ 120,000
$
101
$ 139,000
2826 Kellogg Creek RD
Kellogg West
3
2
1979
16
$ 110,000
No data
$ 129,900
410 Katherine LN
Kingsridge North
3
2
1973
2
$ 129,900
$
93
$ 126,400
1712 Winston CT
Kingston Square
3
2.5
1989
110
$ 109,799
$
54
$ 336,900
415 Lovinggood Landing DR
Lovinggood Landing
3
3
1998
7
$ 332,000
No data
98,000
84,000
68
$ 195,000
426 Thaxton LN
Montclair
2
2
2005
56
$ 190,000
$
132
$ 513,683
150 Windfields LN
Overlook at Woodstock Knoll
5
4
2014
193
$ 490,000
$
136
$ 171,900
400 Christina WAY
Owl Creek Landing
4
3
1997
54
$ 168,500
$
83
$ 208,400
240 Creek View LN
Parc at Kellogg Creek
3
2
2014
83
$ 210,415
$
112 70
$ 119,900
345 Mariner CIR
Port Victoria
3
2
1986
164
$ 109,000
$
$ 228,990
321 Providence Walk WAY
Providence Walk
4
2.5
2014
306
$ 228,990
No data
$ 305,900
235 Sable Ridge WAY
Sable Trace Ridge
5
2.5
2014
127
$ 323,275
No data
See all the photos and details of these sold listings at http://TLFEB2015.KurtandSheilaTeam.com $ 184,900
103 Nutmeg LN
Spicers Grove
3
2
1996
18
$ 182,700
No data
$ 147,500
118 Remington CT
Springfield
3
2
1985
24
$ 142,500
$
85
$ 158,750
1086 Atherton LN
Sturbridge
3
2.5
1989
30
$ 145,000
$
57
$ 225,000
807 Chase PT
Summerchase
4
2.5
1992
76
$ 214,500
No data
$ 229,900
3021 Summer Pointe DR
Summerchase
6
3.5
1994
37
$ 227,500
$
$ 244,900
901 Spring VLY
The Arbors
5
3.5
1990
91
$ 246,000
No data
$ 349,900
3607 Olde Prestwick CT
The Fairways
5
3.5
1993
4
$ 349,900
$
132
$ 240,000
331 Parc XING
The Parc at Kellogg
4
2.5
2013
141
$ 240,000
$
85
$ 124,900
1802 Commonwealth DR
The Village At Cobblestone
2
2
1993
24
$ 117,000
$
128
$ 439,900
88 Batten Board WAY
The Village At Towne Lake
3
3
2014
103
$ 441,328
No data
$ 158,000
1529 Towne Harbor LN
Towne Harbor
3
2
1993
194
$ 154,000
$
$ 189,900
111 Allatoona DR
Towne Harbor
3
2
1989
4
$ 192,000
No data
$ 475,000
315 Quiet Hill LN
Towne Lake Hills North
6
5
1997
14
$ 471,000
$
86
$ 274,900
306 Ironhill TRCE
Towne Lake Hills West
4
2.5
1996
59
$ 260,000
$
85
106
$ 309,000
4022 Ironhill LN
Towne Lake Hills West
4
2.5
1995
125
$ 300,000
$
106
$ 104,900
527 Victoria RD
Victoria Crossing
4
2
1984
4
$ 115,000
$
56
$ 75,000
1901 Brittania CIR
Village At Cobblestone
2
2
1989
65
$
No data
$ 292,370
4915 Hazelwood DR
Waterbrooke
4
2.5
2014
73
$ 285,000
No data
$ 259,900
206 Abernathy WAY
Woodland Trace
4
3
2013
235
$ 259,900
$
93
$ 429,000
251 Fowler ST
Woodstock Downtown
3
2.5
2011
111
$ 420,000
$
183
70,250
$ 225,000
2109 Harbor Wood CIR
Wyngate
4
2.5
1991
70
$ 223,000
$
78
$ 289,900
438 Sycamore TRL
Wyngate
5
4
2001
125
$ 285,000
$
79
$ 221,829
AVERAGES IN FEB 2015
81.65
$ 216,801
$ 92.72
Seize this opportunity to sell. Rates can only go up from here which will make homes less affordable for buyers using financing.
Data compiled by the Kurt & Sheila Team / Keller Williams Realty Partners / www.KurtandSheilaTeam.com Sales Data derived from the FMLS (Area covered by Townelaker)
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Reference
TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Meets: 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesdays at Dynastic Buffet at the intersection of Canton Highway and Piedmont Contact: Jacqueline Miller Van Hook, 678-493-3618 Cherokee Business Network Meets: 7:45 a.m. every Wednesday at Chick-fil-A, 9728 Highway 92, Woodstock Contact: Marci Zied 770-345-8687 Cherokee Toastmasters Club Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bank of North Georgia, 200 Parkway 575, Woodstock Contact: Richard Stacy 843-697-5189, richbstacy@gmail.com www.cherokeetoastmasters.com Empowered Women Through Synergy Meets: 8:30 a.m. third Thursday at J Christopher’s, 315 Chambers Street, Woodstock Contact: Shahida Baig 678-445-3900 The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meets: Various times and locations Contact: Edeline Dryden 678-789-6158 http://xperienceconnections.com/spotlight/ woodstock/ Towne Lake Business Association Meets: 12:30 p.m. third Tuesday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: 770-615-3350 www.tlba.org Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meets: 7:15-8:45 a.m. every Friday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Marc Replogle 770-952-5000, ext. 20 or 404-816-3377 www.powercore.net Women of Woodstock Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Wednesday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Contact: info@womenofwoodstock.com www.womenofwoodstock.com Charitable Organizations Ahimsa House helps victims of domestic violence 24-hours a day who need help getting their pets to safety. Contact: 404-452-6248 www.ahimsahouse.org Angel House Girls Home is a residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency. Contact: 770-479-9555 www.angelhousega.com Anna Crawford Children’s Center is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, and protecting and serving children and families through prevention and intervention services. Contact: 678-504-6388 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Bethany Place is a transitional home for single women, unwed mothers. Contact: 770-479-9462 www.bethanyplacehome.org CASA for Children promotes the health and happiness of children impacted by abuse through programs that increase their safety and improve their educational, social and emotional functioning. Contact: 770-345-3274 www.casacherokee.org CCHS Thrift Store accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for Cherokee County Humane Society. 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth Contact: 770-592-8072 Cherokee Family Violence Center offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services. Contact: 770-479-1703, Spanish 770-720-7050 or 800334-2836 option 2. www.cfvc.org
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Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes challenges professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ. Contact: Bill Queen 404-441-3508 www.cherokeefca.org Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Contact: 770-928-5115 or admin@cchumanesociety.org www.cchumanesociety.org Cherokee FOCUS works to improve the lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiatives. Contact: Sonia Carruthers 770-345-5483 www.cherokeefocus.org Cherokee County Senior Services offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens. Contact: 770-345-5312 or 770-345-5320 www.cherokeega.com/senior-services Community Veterinary Care provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. Contact: 678-640-3512 www.communityveterinarycare.com Companion Animal Connection Contact: 678-493-9847 www.adoptapet.com Everyday Angels offers financial assistance for local families in need. Contact: aaeverydayangels@gmail.com Feed My Lambs, Inc. provides free Christian preschools in the U.S. and around the world. Contact: 770-795-9348 office@feedmylambs.net www.feedmylambs.net Forever Fed is a mobile food ministry that addresses physical hunger and hopelessness in North Georgia by providing meals and sharing the gospel. www.foreverfed.org Funds 4 Furry Friends helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets. Contact: Gina Jeter 770-842-8893 www.funds4furryfriends.com Georgia Animal Project, based in Ball Ground, offers high quality, low cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats throughout North Georgia. Contact: 770-704-PAWS (7297) www.theanimalproject.org Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a yearly backto-school bash, giving children in need filled backpacks to free haircuts. www.giveakidachance.org Goshen Valley Boys Ranch offers a home, care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system. Contact: 770-796-4618 www.goshenvalley.org Green Shelters America animal rescue group. Contact: 770-712-4077 or GreenSheltersAmerica@ gmail.com www.GreenSheltersAmeric.com Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia Contact: 770-587-9697 www.habitat-ncg.org Harvesting Hope Ministries gives surgery care packs to children facing liver and kidney failure. Contact: dawn@harvestinghopeministries.org www.harvestinghopeministries.org. Healing Hands Youth Ranch offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses for hope and healing. Contact: Jennifer Simonis 770-633-4451 www.hhyr.org HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people who struggle intensely with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness. Contact: 678-391-5950 www.hqmg.org
HOPE Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. Contact: 770-924-0864 or info@TheHopeCtr.com www.hopectr.com HOPE Center — Baby & More Thrift Store offers adult and children’s clothing. Contact: 770-517-4450 www.babyandmorethriftstore.com MUST Ministries offers groceries, hot meals, emergency shelter, supportive housing, clothing, employment services, summer lunch and more from five locations in eight counties, including the Canton office at 111 Brown Industrial Pkwy. www.mustministries.org National Alliance for Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness. www.nami.org Never Alone Outreach provides food and clothing assistance to Cherokee families in need. www.neveralone.org. Next Step Ministries offers a therapeutic day program, Saturday respite, camps and special events for people with special needs. Contact: 770-592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net North Georgia Pregnancy Center offers help and care to young girls and women with an unplanned pregnancy or who need counseling. Contact: 706-253-6303 www.ngapregnancy.org Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry, which also includes the Masters Training Center to help individuals and families in crisis get back on their feet. Contact: Lynne Saunders 770-591-4730 www.papaspantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry helps families in need by providing pet food, supplies, spaying and neutering, and education through community outreach programs. Contact: 678-310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Safe Kids Cherokee County provides free child safety seat inspections by appointment. Contact: 770-721-7808 www.cherokeesafekids.org SERV International operates the House of Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean water program in Dominican Republic and meal distributions worldwide. Also offers mission trips. Contact: 770-516-1108 www.servone.org Volunteer Aging Council is a nonprofit that helps raise funds for the seniors of Cherokee County. A list of current needs is available. Contact: 770-310-3474 www.vac-cherokeega.org VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 316 Meets: 7 p.m. third Thursdays at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. Contact: Irma Martin 678-662-2366 Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesday at Woodstock Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. Contact: Andrew Yrabedra 404-663-4663 CIVIC, COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone age 50 and older. Meets: 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills. Contact: Rich 770-926-1944 Canton-Cherokee TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Meets: 8:30 a.m. first Tuesday at G.Cecil Pruitt YMCA in Canton (Hall of Fame Room) www.saltcherokee.com
Cherokee County Historical Society Contact: 770-345-3288 www.rockbarn.org Citizen Oversight and Education Contact: 678-520-2236, citizenoversighteducation@ yahoo.com Jewish Havurah (Friends) A group of Jewish people who meet for Jewish holidays, special Jewish events and Shabbat dinners. Contact: Marcie Zied 770-345-8687 Junior Service League of Woodstock Contact: 770-592-3535 http://jslwoodstock.org/ Pilot Club of Cherokee County Meet: 6: 30 p.m. second Mondays at IHOP on Hwy 20 Contact: Lynda Goodwin, 770-393-1766 or Lynda@ edgoodwinassociates.com www.pilotinternational.com Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: 770-480-4179 Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meets: Noon Thursdays at Featherstone’s Grille at 1003 Towne Lake Hills E., Woodstock www.townelakerotary.com Rotary Club of Woodstock Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: 678-428-6514 Service League of Cherokee County Contact: 770-704-5991 http://serviceleague.net South Cherokee Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. every Friday at Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills. Contact: 770-926-3522 Towne Lake Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Eagle Watch Golf Club. Contact: 404-557-2218 www.townelakeoptimists.com Woodstock Jaycees Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday and third Thursday at 216 Rope Mill Road. Contact: 770-926-8336 Woodstock Lions Club Meets: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Contact: 770-906-2958 POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS Cherokee County Democratic Party Meets: 7 p.m. second Thursday at Holly Springs Train Depot, 164 Hickory Road, Holly Springs Contact: 770-345-3489 www.cherokeedemocrats.com Cherokee County Libertarians Meets: 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday at the Cherokee County Board of Realtors Training Center, 1600 River Park Blvd., Suite 104, Woodstock http://cherokeelp.org Cherokee County Republican Party Meets: 9 a.m. second Saturday at Winchester Woodfire Grill, 110 Mountain Vista Blvd., Canton Contact: 678-809-1411 www.cherokeecountygop.com Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Meets: 4 p.m. third Sunday at Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli 770-378-8232, conradquag@gmail.com www.teapartypatriots.org/groups/cherokee-tea-partypatriots/ Cherokee County Republican Women affiliated with The Georgia Federation of Republican Women Meets: Monthly in Woodstock/Canton Contact: 770-592-7811 or jkconkey@gmail.com Grassroots Conservatives of Cherokee Meets: 7- 9 a.m. Fridays at the Wendy’s in Holly Springs, 5343 Old Highway 5, Woodstock Contact: Bill Dewrell 770-294-0922 Republican Women of Cherokee County
Contact: 678-520-2236 www.rwccga.com Recreation & Hobbies Allatoona Gold Panners. Periodic events , outings Contact: Rob Kelly rrkelly@bellsouth.net Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meets: 10 a.m. on the second Saturday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. www.cherokeehams.com Cherokee Community Chorale Contact: 678-439-8625 www.cherokeechorale.org Cherokee County Arts Center 94 North St., Canton Contact: 770-704-6244 www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee County Master Gardeners Contact: 770-721-7803 www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/ mastergardeners Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org Cherokee County Saddle Club hosts monthly meetings and group rides. www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller hockey. www.cherokeehockey.org Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Linda Lokey 770-720-1701 www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee Soccer Association Contact: 770-704-0187 www.csaimpact.com Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com Christian Authors Guild Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. www.christianauthorsguild.org Kingdom Riders, a forming chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Canton. Meets: 8 a.m. fourth Saturdays at Family Tradition restaurant in Hickory Flat. All makes of motorcycles welcome. Les Marmitons is for men interested in culinary arts. www.lesmarmitons.org Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization on Allatoona Lake at 2075 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth. Contact: 770-924-7464 www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton www.cherokeechapter.com William G. Long Senior Center offers activities for seniors at 223 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. Contact: 678-445-6518 SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AA Meetings Meets: 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Monday at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, Canton; 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Hillside United Methodist, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. http://www.aageorgia.org/14c-meetings.html Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen Meets: 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Road, Canton; Al-Anon at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Al-A-Teen at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Hillside United Methodist Church, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. Contact: Reba, 770-516-3502 www.ga-al-anon.org/district-number.php?district=17 American Heart Association - Cherokee Division Contact: 678-385-2013 American Red Cross metro chapter Contact: 770-428-2695
Breast Cancer Support Group Meets: 10 a.m. - noon first Thursday of each month at Northside Hospital—Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Center Contact: 404-843-1880 Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered recovery program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Woodstock Church of the Nazarene. Contact: 770-366-7515 Meets: 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist Contact: 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Meets: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ministry House Contact: 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org Meets: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton Contact: 678-764-8660 www.celebraterecovery.com Cherokee County Support Group Provides support for people with autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, etc. Meets: 6:30 - 8 pm second Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, 1716 New Light Rd, Holly Springs Contacts: Stacie Collett 404-402-0571, jhmom88@ comcast.net and Christy Stephenson 770-337-0294 christystephenson@msn.com Cherokee County Special Olympics Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association For pastors and ministry leaders of all Christian denominations. Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. last Wednesday at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Drive, Woodstock www.cherokeeministers.org Diabetes Support Group Meets: 9:30 and 11 a.m. third Tuesday at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Road, Woodstock Contact: Linda Watson 770-793-7818 Georgia Canines for Independence Contact: 404-824-4637, gcidogs@aol.com www.gcidogs.org Grace Valley Ministries Connects pastors by offering small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat. Contact: 727-251-7690, info@gracevalleyministries.org www.gracevalleyministries.org Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meets: 7:15 p.m. second Tuesdays Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta (nursery available). Contact: Jeannie 770-919-9275 Hearing Loss Association of America NW Metro Atlanta Chapter For people with hearing loss looking for support and resources, holds free and informative quarterly meetings in the Woodstock area. Contact: nwmetroatlantahlaa@gmail.com La Leche League of South Cherokee Meets: 10 a.m. first Tuesday and 7 p.m. third Tuesday at Bascomb United Methodist Church Contact: Marguerite 678-315-7686 or Megan 770517-0191 MOMS Club of Woodstock-TowneLake Contact: momsclubofwoodstocktl@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meets: 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Mondays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy Contact: 770-924-4777 Unlimited Possibilities Support group for stroke and brain injury survivors. Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center
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COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST
Cherokee 101 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-7304 http://cherokee.netadvent.org/ Canton 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 678-880-0106 www.cantonadventist.org
AME
Allen Temple AME 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-6348 www.allentempleame.org St. Paul 390 Crisler St., Canton 770-479-9691 www.stpaulame-canton.org
BAPTIST
Carmel 2001 Bascomb Carmel Road Cherokee 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-720-3399 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org
River Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton 770-485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org South Cherokee 7504 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-0422 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org Sutallee 895 Knox Bridge Highway, White 770-479-0101 www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Toonigh 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon www.toonightbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com
CHURCH OF GOD
Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-592-2956 www.bellsferry.com
Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007
Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.com
Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-710-1068 www.crossroadspbc.org
Toonigh 4775 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 770-926-3096 www.toonighcog.org
Faith Community 659 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org
EPISCOPAL
First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-4428 www.fbcw.org First Baptist Canton One Mission Point 770-479-5538 www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-5349 www.fbchollysprings.com Heritage Baptist Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.heritagebaptistfellowship.com
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New Victoria 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-8448 www.newvicbaptist.org
Christ the Redeemer Charismatic 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 404-395-5003 www.ctrcec.com Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-7916 www.annunciationepiscopal.org Saint Clement’s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org
JEWISH
Chabad Jewish Center 4255 Wade Green Road NW, Suite 120, Kennesaw 678-460-7702 www.jewishwoodstock.com
Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org
Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation 1349 Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220, Marietta 678-264-8575 www.mynertamid.org
Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com
Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 770-973-0137 www.etzchaim.net
Mt. Zion 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-479-3324 www.mtzb.org
Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St., Roswell 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org
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Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 770-973-3533 www.kolemeth.net
MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS
Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, Roswell 770-641-3000 www.bethhallel.org
LUTHERAN
Celebration of Grace 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 770-503-5050 www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock 770-924-7286 www.gslutheran.org Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-928-2812 www.tlcwoodstock.org
ORTHODOX
St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-485-0504 www.stelizabethga.org
PRESBYTERIAN
Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton 770-704-9564 www.cherokee-pca.org. Covenant South Annex Rec Center 7545 Main St., Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.cc-pca.org Faith 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www.faithpc.us Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton 678-493-9869 www.gracecanton.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-3558 www.heritagepres.com Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074 www.woodstockpcusa.com
ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-0009 www.saintmichaelcc.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road NE., Marietta 770-977-1442 www.transfiguration.com
UNITED METHODIST
Bascomb 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-926-9755 www.bascombchurch.org
Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Road 770-479-2502 www.cantonfirstumc.org
Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com
New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, Canton 770-479-6412 www.newcovenantcanton.org
CITY ON A HILL 7745 Main St., Woodstock 678-445-3480 www.coahumc.org
Church at North Gate 9876 Main St., Suite 250, Woodstock 678-494-2193 www.ngca.org
North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 www.northatlantachurch.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-733-2585 www.mormom.org
Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com
Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton 770-479-6030 www.fieldschapel.org Hickory Flat 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345.5969 www.hickoryflat.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-2883 www.hollyspringsumc.com Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 678-493-8920 www.libertyhillumc.org Little River 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-2495 www.littleriverumc.info Mt. Gilead 889 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591- 0837 www.ngumc.org Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-516-0371
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Emerson 4010 Canton Road, Marietta 770-578-1533 www.emersonuu.org
OTHERS
Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton 770-345-3030 www.actionchurch.tv
Church of the Messiah 4115 Charles Cox Drive, Canton 770-479-5280 www.churchofthemessiah.net Cornerstone Community 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org Dayspring 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 770-516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com Empowerment Tabernacle 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock 770-928-7478 www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com The Factory 9872 Main St., Woodstock, 770-517-7265 www.thefactoryministries.org Faith Family 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-4560 www.ffcacworth.com Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestoneschurch.info God’s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org His Hands 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 770-405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Life Church 224 Brown Industrial Blvd., Suite 103A 770-847-0170 www.lifechurchcanton.com
Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0040 www.rezwoodstock.org Revolution 125 Union Trail Hill, Canton 770-345-2737 www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Community Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-494-2100 www.sgcatlanta.org Thrive Chapel 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-835-5795 www.thrivechapel.com Towne Lake Community 132 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock 678-445-8766 www.tlcchurch.com Victory 4625 Highway 92, Acworth 770-794-7366 www.victoryga.com Watermarke 2126 Sixes Road, Canton 678-880-9092 www.watermarkechurch.com Woodstock Christian 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-8238 www.woodstockchristian.org
Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth
Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org
Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth 770-917-4964 www.branchesofchrist.com
Ministry House 347 Holly St., Canton 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-366-7515 www.wcnga.com
BridgePointe 233 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock 770-517-2977 www.bridgepointechurch.org
Momentum 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock 678-384-4919 www.MomentumChurch.tv
Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8990 www.wcchurch.org
Awakening 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock 770-924-4150 www.awakeningwoodstock.com
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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government President Barack Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov
Sen. David Perdue (R)
B40D Dirksen Senate Ofc. Bldg., Washington, DC 20510 perdue.senate.gov
Sen. Johnny Isakson (R)
131 Russell Senate Ofc. Bldg., Washington DC 20510 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30339 isakson.senate.gov
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners
202-456-1414 fax: 202-456-2461 202-224-3521 GA: 678-248-6444
202-224-3643 GA: 770-661-0999
State Government Governor Nathan Deal (R)
404-652-7003 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.georgia.gov
Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 brandon.beach@senate.ga.gov
404-463-1378
Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20
678-523-8570
Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21
678-576-2644
Rep. Wes Cantrell (R) District 22 wesley.cantrell@house.ga.gov
404-656-0220
Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R) District 23
404-656-0254
scot@turnerforhouse.com
mandi.ballinger@house.ga.gov
www.cherokeega.com 678-493-6001
Commissioners
L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman
lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Steve West (R) District 1 swest@cherokeega.com
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R) District 11 238 Cannon House Ofc. Bldg., Washington DC 20515 202-225-2944 9898 Highway 92, Suite 100, Woodstock, GA 30188 GA: 770-429-1776 loudermilk.house.gov
michael@CaldwellforHouse.com
1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114
Ray Gunnin (R) District 2 rgunnin@cherokeega.com
Brian Poole (R) District 3 bpoole@cherokeega.com
Scott Gordon (R) District 4 sgordon@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County Coroner
Earl W. Darby 770-735-8055
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Garrison (R)
498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 rdgarrison@cherokeega.com
www.cherokeega-sheriff.org 678-493-4100 fax: 678-493-4228
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little
2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 slittle@cherokeega.com
Cherokee County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo 221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us
678-493-6400 fax: 678-493-6420 www.cherokee.k12.ga.us 770-479-1871 fax: 770-479-1236
Kyla Cromer (R) District 1
678-493-8088
Patsy Jordan (R) District 2 patsy.jordan@cherokee.k12.ga.us
770-893-2970
Superior Court
John Harmon (R) District 3
404-462-4950
Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. 678-493-6270 Judge Jackson Harris 678-493-6260 Judge Ellen McElyea 678-493-6240
Janet Read (R) Chair
770-516-1444
State Court
Rick Steiner (R) District 4
Rep. John Carson (R) District 46 john.carson@house.ga.gov
404-656-0287
Cherokee County Courts
Judge W. Alan Jordan 678-493-6490 Judge A. Dee Morris 678-493-6480 Magistrate Court Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) 678-493-6431 Judge Gregory Douds 678-493-6431
Probate Court Judge Keith Wood (R) 678-493-6160
kyla.cromer@cherokee.k12.ga.us
john.harmon@cherokee.k12.ga.us janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
770-721-4398, x4370
Clark Menard (R) District 5
770-928-0341
Mike Chapman (R) District 6 mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
770-345-6256
clark.menard@cherokee.k12.ga.us
City Government Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood
770-704-1544
Chief Judge John B. Sumner 678-493-6250 Judge Anthony Baker 678-493-6280 District Attorney Shannon Wallace 770-479-1488
Holly Springs Mayor Timothy Downing
770-345-5536
Clerk of Courts Patty Baker 678-493-6511
Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques
770-592-6001
Juvenile Court
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www.canton-georgia.gov www.hollyspringsga.us. www.woodstockga.gov
GREENPRINTS TRAIL SYSTEM WOODSTOCK, GA
Town to Creek Trail - This 0.57 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 the Noonday Creek & Towne Lake Pass trails. Noonday Creek Trail - This 0.86 mile paved trail is a continuation of the Town to Creek trail meandering along Noonday Creek. It intersects the future Towne Lake Pass trail and the bridge to Woofstock Park. 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 (2015) - This approx. 1.2-mile trail will connect the Towne Lake community to downtown along the banks of Noonday Creek. It will begin at the interesection of Towne Lake Parkway and Towne Lake Hills South. Rubes Creek Trail (2015) - This 1-mile paved trail runs along Rubes Creek and will ultimately connect into a larger run of trails. TOWNELAKER | April 2015
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce 770-345-0400 Cherokee County Government:
Animal Shelter 770-345-7270 Business Licenses 770-721-7810 Clean & Beautiful Commission 770-517-7650 Commissioners 678-493-6000 Courthouse 770-479-1953 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) 678-493-6077 Extension Office 770-479-0418 Jury Phone 770-479-9011 Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) 770-479-1953 Planning & Zoning 678-493-6101 Senior Services 770-345-5312 Tax Assessors/Evaluation 678-493-6120
Taxes:
License Plates/Tags, Property Tax 678-493-6400 Woodstock Office 770-924-4099 Voter Registration 770-479-0407
Children/Family:
Anna Crawford Children’s Center Bethesda Community Clinic Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club Cherokee Family Violence Center Cherokee Focus Child Support Enforcement Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) www.casacherokee.org Department of Family & Children Services The Hope Center MUST Cherokee Ministries Papa’s Pantry
770-345-8100 678-880-9654 770-720-7712 770-479-1804 770-345-5483 770-720-3581 770-345-3274 770-720-3610 770-924-0864 770-479-5397 770-591-4730
Driver’s Licenses (Tues — Sat) 678-413-8400 Fire Department (District 1, Station 20) 770-926-7155 Georgia State Patrol 770-205-5400 Health Department 770-345-7371 Hospitals:
Kennestone Hospital 770-793-5000 North Fulton Hospital 770-751-2500 Northside Hospital — Cherokee 770-720-5100
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:
Battered Women Hotline Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) Poison Control Center — Atlanta Outside Metro Atlanta Probate Court Information Line Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center
770-479-1703 770-345-7920 404-616-9000 800-222-1222 770-704-2610 770-428-2666
Libraries: www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org Rose Creek 770-591-1491 R.T. Jones 770-479-3090 Woodstock 770-926-5859 Non-Emergency 911 770-479-3117 Parks and Recreation: 92
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BridgeMill Athletic Club 770-345-5500 Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA 770-591-5820 Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency 770-924-7768 www.crpa.net Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187 www.cherokeesoccer.com Eagle Watch Golf Club 770-591-1000 Hobgood Park 770-924-7865 North Atlanta Soccer Assoc. 770-926-4175 www.nasa-ga.org SCRA Park 770-926-5672 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club 770-592-9969 Wildlife Action, Inc. 800- 753-2264
Pets:
Animal Control 678-493-6200 CatSnip (low cost spay & neuter) www.atlantaanimalalliance.com Cherokee County Animal Shelter — Adoptions 770-345-7270 www.cherokeega-animals.org Cherokee County Humane Society 770-928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic 770-924-3720 Funds4Furry Friends 770-842-8893 Lost Pets Go to www.townelaker.com. click on lost and found pet button to report missing pet Pet Buddies Food Pantry www. petbuddiesfoodpantry.org SPARE (Sterilizing Pets And Reducing Euthanasia) 770-928-5120 Second Chance Dog Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org
Post Office (Woodstock)
www.usps.com 800-275-8777
Recycling Center 770-516-4195 Sheriff’s Department 678-493-4100 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org Georgia Sex Offender Registry www.cherokeega-sheriff.org/offender/offender.htm
Utilities:
Atlanta Gas Light Co. 770-907-4231 www.aglc.com AT&T 404-780-2355 www.bellsouth.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority 770-479-1813 Comcast 770-926-0334 Cobb EMC 770-429-2100 www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power www.georgiapower.com
Urgent Care Facility
American Family Care, 6440 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock 770-200-1220 Northside Cherokee Urgent Care, 900 Towne Lake Pkwy 404-851-6577 SHEFA Urgent Care 2000 Village Professional Dr. #110, Canton 678-661-3166 Wellstar Urgent Care 678-494-2500
Woodstock, City of:
(in Towne Lake, only applies to Avonlea, Deer Run,
ParkView, Paces and certain annexed commercial parcels) . www.woodstockga.gov City Hall 770-592-6000 Fire Department 770-926-2302 Police Information 770-592-6030
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TOWNELAKER ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES Debranski & Associates, LLC 770-926-1957, ext 306 321 Creekstone Ridge
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Hartman Imbriale Attorneys Cover, 48, 49, 62 678-445-7423, www.hartman-imbriale.com 145 Towne Lake Pkwy., Suite 200 AUTOMOTIVE Aspen Falls Auto Spa 6390 Bells Ferry Rd., 770-591-3630
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C & T Auto Service 15 9336 Main St.,Woodstock, 770-926-4276 2348-B Bascomb-Carmel Rd., Woodstock 770-928-5940 Christian Brothers Automotive 20 770-926-4500, 1930 Eagle Dr., Woodstock
Optimum Health 13 770-516-7477, www.optimumhealthrehab.com 2360 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 104, Woodstock Ribley Chiropractic 2453 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 770-592-2505, www.ribleychrio.com
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Towne Lake Family Chiropractic 70 1000 Wyngate Pkwy., Ste. 200, Woodstock 770-592-1877, www.townelakechiro.com CHURCHES City on a Hill www.woodstockeaster.com
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Hillside United Methodist Church 770-924-4777, www.hillsideumc.org 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy.
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CLEANING SERVICES
Joe’s Auto Service 27 770-517-2695, 6957 Hwy. 92, Woodstock
Carpet Dry-Tech 678-368-5991
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Mike the Mechanic Auto Service & Repair 7 770-928-2828, www.mikethemechanic.com 3155 Parkbrooke Cir., Woodstock
Rejoice Maids 678-905-3476, www.rejoicemaids.com
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Frankfurt Foreign Automotive 25 678-505-8907, 9817 Main St., Woodstock FrankfurtForeignAutomotive.com
Cherokee Computer Guys 678-889-5900, www.ccrguys.com 10511 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton
BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES
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BEAUTY, MASSAGE & SPA Azure Salon & Spa 15 770-345-8280 1359 Riverstone Pkwy., Ste. 110, Canton Salon Spa Venéssa 27 770-591-2079, , www.salonvenessa.com 8516 Main St., Woodstock The Sundance Massage Center 678-591-5066 www.SundanceMassageCenter.com
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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Downtown Buzz
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Towne Lake Business Association
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CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Papa’s Pantry www.papaspantry.org
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CHIROPRACTIC Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 35 770-516-9900, www.discoverrehab.com 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy. Family Chiropractic & Wellness 770-517-5610, www.drkristie.net
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North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute 678-574-5678 3451 Cobb Pkwy, Ste. 4, Acworth
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Goddard School, The 3115 Parkbrooke Circle, Woodstock 770-516-0880, GoddardSchool.com
45
Mathnasium 37 678-214-5544 2265 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 102 North Cobb Christian School 770-975-0252, ncchristian.org 4500, Lakeview Dr., Kennesaw
5
Park View Montessori School 770-926-0044, 6689 Bells Ferry Rd.
50
Ralph Iossa, Piano Instructor 973-519-6863
27
The Grant Academy 5, 32 770-92607827, www.thegrantacademy.net 102 Springfield Dr., Woodstock Tutor Doctor 770-308-6300 www.InHomeTutorNorthAtlanta.com
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FITNESS Brooks Personal Training & Massage 8 678-665-6021, BrooksPersonalTraining.com 1432 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 120
(Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics & Pediatric) Byrd Dental Group Inside front 770-926-8200 2035 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 130 Fountain View Dentistry 57 770-926-0000, www.fountainviewsmiles.com 1816 Eagle Dr., Bldg. 200, Suite A Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 770-926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com 1816 Eagle Dr., Suite 200-C
Bascomb UMC Preschool 17 770-926-0397, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Rd.
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DENTAL
Citadel Professional Services, LLC 59 770-952-6707 225 Town Park Dr., Suite 440, Kennesaw Michael & Company, PC 195 Chastain Meadows Court, Ste. 110 Kennesaw, www.MichaelCPApc.com
COMPUTERS
EDUCATION / INSTRUCTION
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S. Bruce O’Neal, DDS 37 770-924-8848 2230 Towne Lake Pkwy., Bldg. 100, Ste. 100 Spillane Orthodontics 78 770-928-4747, www.SpillaneOrtho.com 335 Pkwy. 575, Suite 200, Woodstock Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD 39 770-517-0444, www.BairdFamilyDentistry.com 4595 Towne Lake Pkwy.
Orangetheory Fitness Woodstock 1 200 Parkbrooke Dr. Suite 140, Woodstock 770-833-4550, www.orangetheoryfitness.com R2 Total Fitness 1025 Rose Creek Drive 678-809-7833, www.r2totalfitness.com
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HOME IMPROVEMENT & REPAIR Atlanta Prestige Flooring 12 770-516-3227, atlantaprestigeflooring.com 1105 Parkside Lane, Suite 1338, Woodstock AquaDoc Plumbing 770-516-9000
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Blue Horizon Air Conditioning & Heating 678-279-2244, BHCool.com
23
Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277
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Coleman Home Services 770-294-9667 www.colemanhomeservices.com
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Design Options 866-595-FLOOR
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Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. 770-974-2390
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Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 41 678-224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place Suite 250, Woodstock
Drainage First John Brodbeck, 678-525-589
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Elite Roofing of Georgia 770-445-1290
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Williams Orthodontics 770-592-5554, www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com 145 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 201
Grout Doctor, The 678-383-1311, www.GroutDoctor.com
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Hammocks Heating & Air 770-794-0428
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Towne Lake Family Dentistry Inside Back 770-591-7929, www.RayMorganDMD.com 120 N. Medical Pkwy., Bldg 200, Ste 100
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Handy Handyman, The 404-316-1490
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The Woodstock Home Depot/Casteel 770-591-8663
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Innovative Contractors 423-421-0667, 678-776-5202
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Mr. Junk 678-Mr-Junk1
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Nelson Exteriors 678-283-8171
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Pike’s Professional Painting 770-516-0045
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Precision Painting & Remodeling 678-234-9668
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Reliable Heating & Air 770-594-9969, ReliableAir.com
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Uptronix 51 770-928-0260, www.uptronix.com LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE Calvary Landscaping & Irrigation 770-720-1727 or 770-827-0346 www.calvarylandscaping.com
27
Garden Artist Designs 25 770-713-9298, www.gardenartistdesigns.com
Cherokee Internal Medicine 678-238-0301, www.cherokeeim.com 1192 Buckhead Crossing, Ste. C
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Kurt & Sheila Team, Keller Williams 404-954-2486, 678-494-0644 www.kurtandsheila.com
Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists 770-720-7733 www.cherokeewomenshealth.com
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Paragon Property Group Anna Daily, 888-MNG-MNT9 ext. 1007 adaily@paragonga.com K.K.Lopez, 888-MNG-MNT9 ext. 1006 klopez@paragonga.com www.paragonga.com
Georigia Eye Partners 19 404-953-4044, www.GAEyePartners.com 600 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 312, Woodstock
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Graham Pediatrics, Fitzroy Graham, MD, FAAP 58 770-485-9670, www.grahampediatrics.com 105 Mirramont Lake Dr.
The Village at Townelake Inside front www.TheVillageAtTowneLake.com
North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, Dr. Jan Henriques 52 770-726-8948, NorthGeorgiaHearing.com 203 Woodpark Place, Ste. B-100, Woodstock
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
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Elm St. Cultural Arts Village 678-494-4251
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Northside Hospital – Cherokee www.northside.com
Greenprints Trailfest www.trailfest.org
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Northside Cherokee Pediatrics 15 678-388-5485, northsidecherokeepediatrics.com 684 Sixes Rd., Holly Springs
Hillside UMC Charity Golf Tournament www.menofhillside.org
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JSL Golf Tournament
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Northside Cherokee Surgical Assoc. 55 770-924-9656 www.ncsurgicalassociates.com 900 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 412, Woodstock
SERV 5K Global Hunger Walk/Run
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Taste & Sound of Woodstock
51
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RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT
RESTAURANTS/FOOD & DRINK
Landscape Matters 770-403-5813 www.landscapemattersinc.com
19
Northside Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine 66 770-928-0016
Butchers Block 770-517-2225, 1025 Rose Creek Dr.
Mclellan Excavation & Landscaping 404-520-0710
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Plastic Surgery Center of the South 69 770-421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net 120 Vann St., Ste. 150, Marietta
Jump Kitchen 16 678-388-7717, jumpkitchensaloon.com 1085 Buckhead Crossing, Woodstock
Overstreet Lawn Care 770-861-7272
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RPM Landscape & Pavers 770-597-5175 www.rpmlandscapeandpavers.com
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Psychologist John R. Lutz, PhD 25 770-592-9065, www.johnromanlutz.com
NY Style Deli & Pizza 678-426-7004, 2340 Towne Lake Pkwy.
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Papa P’s 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-592-3100, papa-ps.com
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Rebound Physical Therapy 678-445-9799, ReboundPTclinic.com 980 Woodstock Pkwy., Woodstock
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Small Cakes — A Cupcakery 2035 Towne Lake Pkwy., Suite 110 678-324-1910
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Towne Lake Family Pharmacy 770-635-7697 2045 Towne Lake Pkwy., Ste. 110
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Stock Bistro & Lounge 770-516-6779 6424 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock
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Village Podiatry Center 1198 Buckhead Crossing, Ste. D 770-928-9263
Animal Atlanta 29 770-591-0007, www.AnimalAtlanta.com 6449 Bells Ferry Rd.
Wellstar Cancer Network 770-956-STAR (7827)
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Diamonds R Forever 17 4200 Wade Green Rd., Ste. 212, Kennesaw 770-422-0845, www.diamondsrforever.net
Animal Hospital of Towne Lake 18 770-591-9500, www.townelakevets.com 3105 Parkbrooke Circle
J King Images 404-384-2794, 404-200-0881 www.jkingimages.com
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Gifted Ferret, The 62 770-693-5889, www.TheGiftedFerret.com 1910 Eagle Dr., Ste. 400
Bark Station 240 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 770-517-9907, www.bark-station.com
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Kim Bates Photography www.KimBatesPhotoArt.com
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Cherokee County Animal Shelter www.cherokeega-animals.org
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Max Video Games & More 33 770-924-9300 6424 Bells Ferry Rd., Ste. 124, Woodstock www.facebook.com/maxvideogames
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Spirited 53 8670 Main St., Ste. 2, Woodstock 678-214-5304, www.spritlala.com
Berkshire Hathaway, The Tomlinson Team 46 770-365-6193, 678-494-2953 www.thetomlinsonteam.com
Urban Renewal Consignment Shop 35 678-398-7691, www.urcwoodstock.com 1085 Buckhead Crossing, Suite 120, Woodstock
PEST CONTROL Pied Piper Pest Control 45 770-592-9814, tracey@piedpiperpc.com The Mosquito Authority 678-294-7597, www.BugsBITE .com
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PET/VETERINARIAN SERVICES & SUPPLIES
South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital 29 770-924-6746, www.southcherokee.net 513 Sharp St. PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Atlanta North Dermatology & Skin Care 38 770-516-5199, www.altantanorthdermatology.com 2230 TowneLake Pkwy., Bldg. 1000, Ste. 120
RETAILERS/ SHOPPING
PHOTOGRAPHERS
REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES Assisted Living Locators 404-921-0064 www.Assisted-Living-Atlanta.com
For Sale By Owner: The Cottages at Towne Lake, 770-815-3952 61
Wild Birds Unlimited 56 770-928-3014, www.woodstock.wbu.com 1025 Rose Creek Dr., Woodstock TOWNELAKER | April 2015
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COUPONS & SPECIAL OFFERS! These local businesses have special offers just for you! Animal Atlanta
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Joe’s Auto Service
27
Animal Hospital of Towne Lake
18
Jump Kitchen
16
Aqua Doc Plumbing
37
Landscape Matters
19
Aspen Falls Auto Spa
21
Mathnasium 37
Atlanta North Dermatology & Skin Care
38
Max Video Games & More
Azure Salon & Spa
15
Mclellan Excavation & Landscape
9
Mike the Mechanic Auto Service & Repair
7
Bark Station
3
Blue Horizon Air Conditioning & Heating
23
Mr. Junk
15
Butchers Block
53
North Cobb Spine & Nerve Institute
44
NY Syle Deli & Pizza
34
Plastic Surgery Center of the South
69
Brooks Personal Training & Massage Byrd Dental
8 Inside front
C&T Auto Service
15
R2 Total Fitness
37
Carpet Dry Tech
46
Rejoice Maids
39
Christian Brothers Automotive
20
Reliable Heating & Air
75
Discover Chiropractic
35
Small Cakes
Elite Roofing of Georgia
82
Spirited 53
Garden Artist Designs
25
The Grout Doctor
Hammock’s Heating & Air
64
Towne Lake Family Dentistry
Home Depot/Casteel
61
Wild Birds Unlimited
Shop Local! 96
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120 N. Medical Pkwy | Building 200, Suite 100 | Woodstock, GA 30189