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Featured Articles In Every Issue 24 Mother’s Day Pictorial Around Towne...... 4 Wishing all moms a special day. Community News. . . . . 10 & 12 Birthdays...... 14 54 Farmer’s Markets Event Calendar...... 22 Find Cherokee County’s fresh produce. Everyday Angels...... 28 TLBA ...... 30 50 & 51 On the Cover 64 Aquatic Center Church Listings...... 84 Marietta Plastic Surgery. Preview the facility. Clubs...... 86 Photo by Dan Carmody, Studio 7 Elected Officials...... 89 Photography. 74 Woodstock History School Information . . . . .90 Our fascinating past. Classifieds...... 91 A digital version of the Community Numbers . . . .92 magazine, along with 78 Faces and Places Advertisers Directory. . . . 94 information on how to contact us, submit a story or photo, Friday Night Live and TrailFest. Real Deals...... 96 or advertise is available at www.townelaker.com.

Contributing Writers

Peter Allen...... 41 David Hecklemoser...... 39 Don Akridge...... 18 Shelley Herod...... 38 Kim Anker...... 47 Robyn Hohensee...... 32 Kyle Bennett...... 74 Sheila & Kurt Johnson...... 21 Bonnie Clark...... 26 Kara Kiefer...... 27 Rick Coughlin...... 48 Dee Locklin...... 36 Michael Caldwell...... 16 Claire Mabry...... 42 Sonia Carruthers...... 55 Bill Ratliff...... 67 Jyl Craven...... 34 Chicka Elloy...... 40 Lynne Saunders...... 20 Patty Ponder is the Market Director for TowneLaker. She Jason Fleeman...... 62 Dr. Doug Thrasher...... 68 can be reached at G. Lora Grooms...... 76 Jodi Tiberio...... 72 (770) 615-3322 or [email protected]. Dr. Scott R. Harden...... 44 Dr. Van Tran...... 46

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AROUND TOWNE The People, The Places and by Kara Kiefer The Pleasures that make Towne Lake

What’s New? The Leaning Ladder will be opening in May Victoria Corpora recently at 105 E. Main Street, Suite 126, in downtown opened her own personal Woodstock. The store will carry premium stlying business, Vi-Va Fashion olive oils and vinegars from around the world. Co. She provides personal Customers can learn about the health benefits styling, shopping and wardrobe as well as pairing options for the products. The consultation for women and Leaning Ladder also will carry pastas, rubs and men. Visit her website at www. unique accessories. vi-vafashionco.com, email her at [email protected] or call What’s Coming? her at (678) 713-6337. Kara is the Editor of Cheeseburger Bobby’s continues building in the former Townelaker magazine. The Cherokee County Aquatic location of Wolf Camera, 2295 Towne Lake Parkway. According She lives in Towne Lake Center is currently accepting to Cheeseburger Bobby’s representative, the eatery is expected with her husband Mike registration for swim lessons at to be open the early part of August. and their two sons the new facility off I-75 and Sixes Brandon and Garrett. Road. Classes for ages six months Feel free to send your What’s Closed? comments or questions to adulthood will be offered; the to editor@townelaker. first session begins May 6. For We are sad to report the closing of Woodstock Art & Glass, com. more information, visit http:// formerly located at 8670 Main Street in downtown Woodstock. crpa.net/page/aquatics-center- swim-lessons.

Tuscany Italian Restaurant recently introduced a new tapas menu, available in the bar/lounge area. The new menu is featured with a new specialty cocktail menu. Tuscany is located at 250 Cinema Way. www.mytuscanygrill.com. CONTEST CORNER Congratulations to Janet Zust The Century House (right). She was the first to find Tavern recently our hidden picture on page 28. announced that Janet won a gift certificate to Hot former Bacchanalia Dog Heaven. Executive Chef Daniel Porubiansky is now Congratulations to Doug Cranford. partner and new He was the first to spot the phrase Executive Chef. Daniel “Pick up a family pack” on page 52 of the April issue. Doug won said, “We love it here, gift certificates at Canyon Burger and since downtown Company! Woodstock has brought life to the area in a way we never could have May Finds: imagined, I only see If you know the answer to the Find the this destination getting contest question or find the hidden hidden bigger, and I’m excited picture, be the first to e-mail picture: to jump in and be a part [email protected]. Please of it.” provide your name, contact phone Be the first to number or email address. find the phrase: Contest rules: A winner is eligible “Dog Bites” once every 12 months.

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The TowneLaker Community Board consists of well-respected Market Director community leaders, from different walks of life. Our Board assists Patty Ponder us in many ways including contributing to our magazine, judging [email protected], (770) 615-3322 our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback. Our Board consists of four members: Dr. Doug Thrasher, Colin Morris, Gay Executive Editor Grooms and Dr. Scott Harden. Kara Kiefer [email protected], (770) 615-3309

Dr. Doug Thrasher — Doug is the Senior Pastor Art Director at Hillside United Methodist Church. He has Michelle McCulloch [email protected], (770) 615-3307 lived in the Towne Lake area and served at Hillside for six years. He and his wife, Debbie, Digital Marketing Director live in Eagle Watch, and they have two married James Ball children and four precious grandchildren. Doug [email protected], (770) 615-3310 can be reached at [email protected]. TowneLaker, a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community Colin Morris — Colin is a freelance writer and and pride in the Towne Lake and surrounding area stay-at-home mom to three children whom by providing its residents with positive stories and she describes as “two ninja sons and one dog- timely information. It distributes a total of 16,250 free copies. Approximately 14,800 are direct loving daughter.” She and her husband have mailed to homes and businesses and an additional lived in Woodstock for the past 13 years, and 1,450 are placed in racks around the community. she grew up in Marietta. It also has 2,000+ digital viewers of the magazine online each month. TowneLaker welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month. G. Lora (Gay) Grooms — Gay has been Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send teaching, writing, directing, and performing in check or money order to the address below. the Atlanta area since 1990. She opened the The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists Towne Lake Arts Center — now the Elm Street and submissions are not necessarily those of the Cultural Arts Village — in 2002. She credits Editor/Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims her four now grown children for teaching her as to the validity of any charitable organizations almost everything she knows about working mentioned. TowneLaker is not responsible for with creative young minds. Gay can be errors or omissions. No part of this publication reached at [email protected] may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS

Host a French Student Relay for Life Set for Twenty-five teens from professional French families (ages 14–18) will be Sequoyah High School coming to the Atlanta area from July 9–29, and retired French teacher Linda This year’s Cherokee County Relay for Farmer is looking for host families who will show their student warmth and Life will be held May 10 at Sequoyah hospitality. These French teens from Paris to Provence want to experience High School. Sponsored by the American American life firsthand and be totally immersed in the English language. Ms. Cancer Society, the Relay offers residents Farmer, along with a French chaperon, will oversee the program. “This is the opportunity to come together to a wonderful opportunity for Atlanta-area families to add an international fight cancer. NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-CHEROKEE IS dimension to their lives,” said Linda. Last year, 71 Cherokee teams with LEC (Loisirs Culturels à l’étranger), the Paris-based sponsor, provides these more than 1,200 participants raised WORKING TO KEEP CHEROKEE GREAT. students with comprehensive medical insurance and gives host families more than $274,000 and recognized 275 compensation for room and board. All students come with ample spending BECAUSE, IT’S OUR HOME, TOO. survivors. The goals for 2013 Relay is to money for expenses outside of the home and each has had three to six years raise over $283,000 and to honor more of English depending on age. An excursion bus will take the French teens on survivors. Northside Hospital-Cherokee has served the residents of this county for many years. And sightseeing trips once per week while they are here. No French language skills For more information on the Relay For are needed! our commitment to bring you the very best possible care goes well beyond our walls. Life of Cherokee County, call (770) 429- For more information, contact Linda at (770) 973-2452 or email her at 1624 or visit www.cherokeerelay.org. [email protected] and visit www.lec-usa.com.

BEING NEIGHBORS Most of the people who work at Northside Hospital-Cherokee live in Cherokee. They’re not just your doctors or nurses, Local Girl Scouts Recognized they’re your neighbors. at Award Ceremony

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta hosted the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Gold Award Ceremony. One hundred thirteen Gold Award awardees from the Atlanta area were INVESTING VOLUNTEERING recognized at the event, including three from We’ve invested more than Our employees and Cherokee County—Madison Griffin, Chloe Heidt $100 million to bring the physicians have volunteered and Christina Herd. best the medical world more than 10,000 hours to The Girl Scout Gold Award project is the culmination of all the work a girl puts into has to offer right here to Cherokee County schools “going for the Gold.” These outstanding girls Cherokee. and organizations. are recognized for a project that fulfills a need within a girl’s community, whether local or global and creates lasting change. The project is more than a good service project; it encompasses organizational, leadership and networking skills. CONTRIBUTING We contribute to Cherokee County schools and support local venues and community Cherokee’s community hospital. activity centers. Left: Madison Griffin, Chloe Heidt and Christina Herd Northside.com

10 townelaker | May 2013 Relay for Life Set for Sequoyah High School

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-CHEROKEE IS WORKING TO KEEP CHEROKEE GREAT. BECAUSE, IT’S OUR HOME, TOO.

Northside Hospital-Cherokee has served the residents of this county for many years. And our commitment to bring you the very best possible care goes well beyond our walls.

BEING NEIGHBORS Most of the people who work at Northside Hospital-Cherokee live in Cherokee. They’re not just your doctors or nurses, they’re your neighbors.

INVESTING VOLUNTEERING We’ve invested more than Our employees and $100 million to bring the physicians have volunteered best the medical world more than 10,000 hours to has to offer right here to Cherokee County schools Cherokee. and organizations.

CONTRIBUTING We contribute to Cherokee County schools and support local venues and community Cherokee’s community hospital. activity centers. Northside.com

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS

Cherokee CASA Volunteer TLC Holding Preschool Registration

Receives State Recognition Towne Lake Community Church (TLC) currently is accepting Millie Bush, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) registration for its preschool classes, which will begin in the volunteer with CASA for Children in Cherokee County, was fall. Classes include two year old through PreK from 9 a.m.–1 chosen as the 2012 Karen N. Sibley CASA Volunteer of the Year p.m. with an option for two year olds to attend from 9 a.m. – in Georgia. Sibley was the founder of Georgia CASA. noon. TLC is located at a132 North Medical Parkway. For more Millie Bush has been a dedicated CASA volunteer with CASA information, please email [email protected] or call for Children for 10 years and has been a strong, persistent (678) 445-8766, ext 203. advocate on 29 CASA cases. She has served 47 children during her tenure, 28 of which were returned home to strengthened and healthy families and 10 of which were adopted. The Honorable M. Anthony Baker stated it well when he said, “It is a great thing for the judges in Cherokee County to have Millie Bush as one of our CASA volunteers. Mrs. Bush has spent Fundraiser to Aid Etowah Teacher’s Son thousands of hours advocating for children in foster care. Without fail, she has always shown great professionalism, Etowah High School is holding a fundraiser “Spring into Action determination and compassion for the children she serves.” for Easton” from 5–8 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 on the school’s The CASA program is central to fulfilling society’s campus. The event will include activities for children, a silent most fundamental obligation by making sure a qualified, auction, live music, food and more. compassionate adult will fight for and protect a child’s right The fundraiser is in honor of Easton Elrod, the young son to be safe, to be treated with dignity and respect and to learn of Etowah teacher Brianna Elrod. Easton was born with and grow in the safe embrace of a loving family. Through Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) aka Brittle Bone Disease. individualized attention, CASA volunteers advocate for the best When Easton was born, both his femurs, one humerus, all interests of abused and neglected children, bringing urgency to of his ribs, the back of his skull and one of his toes were all a child’s needs both in and out of a courtroom. fractured. At one month of age, Easton and his parents flew To contact CASA for Children , visit www.casacherokee.org to Omaha, Nebraska to the Center of Excellence for OI at the or call (770) 345-3274. For more information about CASA in children’s hospital where he received the first infusion of a Georgia, visit www.gacasa.org or call (404) 874-2888. medication designed to help increase his bone density and decrease his bone pain. He will need to receive these infusions approximately every eight weeks until he is two years old. The infusions will gradually decrease as he grows older and ? eventually stop once he has stopped growing. Easton also will have rods inserted into his long bones and possibly his spine when he gets older, and the family will travel once a year to Omaha to have him evaluated and create a plan for physical, occupational and water therapy. Easton will never be cured, but the hope is that he will be able to live as normal of a life as possible via treatments. The fundraiser is not only a way for the community to financially help the Elrod family but to raise awareness for OI. For more information on Easton, follow Brianna on Caring Bridge (http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/briannaelrod/ mystory). For more information on the fundraiser, please contact Amanda Ruiz at [email protected]. Left: Georgia CASA Executive Director, Duaine Hathaway; Volunteer of the Year, Millie Bush; and CASA for Children Executive Director, Deidre Hollands.

12 townelaker | May 2013 TLC Holding Preschool Registration

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townelaker | May 2013 13 Happy Birthday!

Shelley Herod Joshua LaHaye Jaclyn Moore Age 3 Celebrating on May 12 Age 1 on April 26 We love you to the Wife of Kirk Happy 1st Birthday Joshua moon and back! Mother of Austin, Love, Mommy, Daddy and Mommy, Daddy and Bok Dylan and Connor Zachary. the Cat

Ava McCrink Tiffany Buck (left) Maddi Kasper Age 7 on April 7 Age 21 on May 27 Age 9 on May 3 Happy Birthday Ava! Cassie Buck (right) Our beautiful daughter! We love you so much! Age 18 on May 20 We love you SO much Mommy, Daddy and Anniston Happy Birthday to my Mom, Dad, Logan and beautiful girls! Grandma! Love Mom and Jonathan

Luis Sanchez Ali Nicholson Rodney Beauchamp Age 16 on April 11 Age 14 on May 15 Master Sgt. USMC Happy Birthday! Love you, honey Turns 80 in May We love you and we are so Aunt Laura proud of you! Mom and Papi

14 townelaker | May 2013 Celebrations Birth Birth

Cohen Bradford Johnson Jackson Tyler Campbell Born February 10, 2013 Born Dec. 29, 2012 6 lbs., 13oz. Proud parents are Lindsie and Will Proud parents are Taylor and Adam Anniversary Wedding

Maggie Raynor and Michael Weeman Lisa and Dennis Yee were married April 6, 2013 at The Basilica of the will celebrate their 13th anniversary on May 5 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atlanta. Maggie is a 2002 graduate of Etowah High School and a 2006 graduate of Georgia Tech with an architectural degree. Michael attended the University of Georgia, majoring in law. Maggie is the daughter of the late Anita Raynor and James Raynor. Michael is the son of Steve Weeman and stepson of Robyn Weeman and son of Marcie Davey.

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townelaker | May 2013 15 community 2013 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

by State Representative Michael Caldwell

March 29 marked “Sine Die,” “This was my first legislative session which is the traditional Latin name for “The Last Day,” in the representing Georgia’s 20th district 2013 legislative session. After 40 legislative days, Georgia’s General in our House of Representatives. Assembly had debated topics Throughout our three-month session, ranging from the expansion of gun rights to ethics and from the I have learned much about the budget to home brewing. legislative process and have built This was my first legislative session representing Georgia’s lasting relationships that I believe 20th district in our House of will allow me to be an even more Michael Caldwell is the Representatives. Throughout state representative our three-month session, I effective legislator for our district.” for District 20, which have learned much about the covers Towne Lake and legislative process and have built Woodstock. He can be reached at (678) lasting relationships that I believe unpaid citizens to register as lobbyists and do not conflict with 523-8570 or email will allow me to be an even the constitution in any way. These are enforceable, real steps him at Michael@ more effective legislator for our toward meaningful ethics reform in Georgia. CaldwellForHouse.com. district. It is my distinct hope that each of you believes that I have HB 361 & SB 179 represented you well and served These bills reaffirm and strengthen Georgia’s stance as a in my role with honor. “right to work” state. HB 361 guarantees the right to a secret If you would ever like to better understand some of the ballot in union elections. SB 179 ensures that state agencies, backstory to any piece of legislation or action at the Capitol, feel local governments and etc. cannot require private businesses free to join me for our Weekly Coffee with District 20 at Copper contracting with the government entity to utilize union labor in Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock. We hold these nearly a contract. every week at 9 a.m. on Saturdays to discuss what’s happening in our state government, local politics and anything else that HB 242 could help make Georgia a better place. Governor Deal reappointed the Special Council on Criminal I’d like to give you a summary of some of the most impactful Justice Reform in 2012 to study the state’s juvenile justice pieces of legislation that made it through both the House and system and propose ways of improving it. HB 242 was the Senate by Sine Die. culmination of the council’s work and enacts comprehensive juvenile justice reform in Georgia. HB 106 - The 2014 State Budget The only requirement on the state legislature in Georgia’s HB 244 Constitution is to pass the next year’s budget. Unlike the This bill provided a framework for a single, statewide system federal government, Georgia requires that the legislature pass for teacher evaluations. It lists several evaluation measures a balanced budget each year. This year’s budget includes but leaves the weight to be associated with each measure in $19.9 billion in state funds and totals at $37.1 billion. At 53.4 calculating the final score to be determined by the State Board percent of state spending, K-12 education stands as the largest of Education. By providing a statewide standard, evaluations budgetary priority for the 2014 fiscal year. will be uniform and more easily compared. Teacher privacy is also protected in the measure, as individual teacher’s names HB 142 & HB 143 will not be associated with the evaluations when they are made These twin ethics bills limit lobbyist expenditures on elected available to the public. officials to $75, restore rule-making authority to the Georgia There are many other initiatives that both passed and failed Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, this session. Please feel free to ask me about these or anything forbid purchasing of tickets and recreational activities for else you would like to better understand by calling me at legislators and more. These measures also require that (678) 523-8570 or emailing me at Michael@caldwellforhouse. legislators disclose their campaign fundraising for the period com. between end of year and start of the legislative session. Despite Thank you again for the honor of serving you in our General concerns in earlier versions, these measures will not require Assembly.

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townelaker | May 2013 17 community The Right Beneficiary Who should inherit your IRA or 401(k)? See that they do.

by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus

Here’s a simple financial “In a stretch of five or 10 years, some question: who is the beneficiary of your IRA? How about your major changes can occur in your life 401(k), life insurance policy, or annuity? You may be able to – and they may warrant changes in answer such a question quickly your beneficiary decisions.” and easily, or you may be saying, “You know … I’m not totally sure.” Whatever your answer, it is your family as your beneficiary, thinking that he or she has the smart to periodically review your knowledge to carry out your financial wishes in the event of beneficiary designations. your death. But what if this person passes away before you do? What if you change your mind about the way you want Don Akridge is President Your choices may need to your assets distributed, and are unable to communicate your of Citadel CPA, Financial change with the times. When did intentions in time? And what if he or she inherits tax problems Planning & Investment you open your first IRA? When as a result of receiving your assets? (See below.) Services founded in 1994 did you buy your life insurance and located off Chastain Road between I-575 & policy? Was it back in the 80s? How your choices affect your estate. Virtually any I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone Are you still living in the same inheritance carries a tax consequence. (Of course, through 770-952-6707. home and working at the same careful estate planning, you can try to defer or even eliminate job as you did back then? Have that consequence.) your priorities changed a bit – If you are simply naming your spouse as your beneficiary, the perhaps more than a bit? tax consequences are less thorny. Assets you inherit from your While your beneficiary choices spouse aren’t subject to estate tax, as long as you are a U.S. may seem obvious and rock-solid citizen. when you initially make them, time has a way of altering things. When the beneficiary isn’t your spouse, things get a little In a stretch of five or 10 years, some major changes can occur more complicated for your estate, and for your beneficiary’s in your life – and they may warrant changes in your beneficiary estate. If you name, for example, your son or your sister as the decisions. beneficiary of your retirement plan assets, the amount of those In fact, you might want to review them annually. Here’s why: assets will be included in the value of your taxable estate. (This companies frequently change custodians when it comes to might mean a higher estate tax bill for your heirs.) And the retirement plans and insurance policies. When a new custodian problem will persist: when your non-spouse beneficiary inherits comes on board, a beneficiary designation can get lost in the those retirement plan assets, those assets become part of his or paper shuffle. (It has happened.) If you don’t have a designated her taxable estate, and his or her heirs might face higher estate beneficiary on your 401(k), the assets may go to the “default” taxes. Your non-spouse heir might also have to take required beneficiary when you pass away, which might throw a wrench income distributions from that retirement plan someday, and into your estate planning. pay the required taxes on that income. If you designate a charity or other 501(c)(3) non-profit How your choices affect your loved ones. The beneficiary organization as a beneficiary, the assets involved can pass to the of your IRA, annuity, 401(k) or life insurance policy may be your charity without being taxed, and your estate can qualify for a spouse, your child, maybe another loved one or maybe even an charitable deduction. institution. Naming a beneficiary helps to keep these assets out of probate when you pass away. Are your beneficiary designations up to date? Don’t assume. Beneficiary designations commonly take priority over Don’t guess. Make sure your assets are set to transfer to the bequests made in a will or living trust. For example, if you long people or institutions you prefer. Let’s check up and make sure ago named a son or daughter who is now estranged from you as your beneficiary choices make sense for the future. Just give the beneficiary of your life insurance policy, he or she is in line me a call or send me an e-mail – I’m happy to help you. to receive the death benefit when you die, regardless of what your will states. Beneficiary designations allow life insurance proceeds to transfer automatically to heirs; these assets do not Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member have go through probate. FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st You may have even chosen the “smartest financial mind” in Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors. 18 townelaker | May 2013 townelaker | May 2013 19 community You are Running Out of Time!

by Sheila & Kurt Johnson

If you had thoughts of trading even possible for your home to appreciate $230,000 or more? up to your dream home, you Could you stomach selling your home for $40,000 less than are probably too late to get it at it was worth at the end of 2007 if you could replace it with a the bottom of the market - but home that could appreciate $230,000 or more? More wealth there are still a few compelling will be created when the housing market fully recovers than in reasons to move forward with any other time in our history. your plans. Today’s low interest rates are putting more expensive homes The remainder of the ride up within your reach. in value will be much more Consider a homeowner with a $200,000 mortgage at 6 rewarding in a home that took percent interest on a home that is now worth $180,000. This a larger fall coming down. same homeowner can buy a $275,000 home for about the same Here’s something to think payment (P&I) at today’s rates of 3.25 percent. A $275,000 Kurt and Sheila live in Towne Lake and are about. A home in Cherokee home in this market is quite an upgrade for the homeowner top producing, Keller sold at the end of March for that spent $200,000 before 2007. Also, how nice would it be Williams Agents. They $299,900. This home sold for to lock in a historically low interest rate on a home that would are short sale experts $530,000 in 2007. It was over meet or exceed your present and future needs? and CDPE certified. 5,200 square feet and beautiful, Your home is likely more show-ready and able to attract a www.KurtandSheila.com but it was bank-owned. When higher percentage of market value, while the home you home prices fully recover, is it continued on page 82

20 townelaker | May 2013 Health Care and the Job Applicant

by Lynne Saunders

No one knows just how the health care situation will resolve, but one thing is sure… employers are making “knee-jerk” decisions. Employers are making cuts to employee schedules and are reducing head count to legally avoid government regulations and penalties. Some feel as if the companies are doing their workers an injustice while others understand that many companies Lynne is the Director of will bankrupt and close because of Papa’s Pantry and the increased financial burdens. MastersTrainingCenter. No matter what your political com, and she is an view, this is HOT! As a job-seeker, author. She can be reached at (770) 591- you should pay attention. It used 4730 or visit www. to be that employers could not papaspantry.org. ask health questions during an interview. As of today, they still can’t, but this “rule” may change, and change soon. I ran into a friend the other day who works with a large health care insurance company. She talked openly about the tragic reduction of covered services. Simple diagnostic tests once covered are no more, requiring patients to pay up front. People are opting out because they can’t afford to pay for tests on top of increased premiums. What does this have to do with looking for a job? Everything! Companies providing health care coverage are now able to require employees to report many of their personal health numbers and statistics—weight, cholesterol and sugar just to name a few. Their “goal” is to “help” employees better manage health issues by “encouraging” weight loss diets, offering lifestyle adjustment classes, etc. to reduce employee health care costs. Employees have no choice but to report what is asked to keep their jobs and coverage. This is already happening. Job seekers are now under a much larger microscope. No longer is a hiring decision based entirely on one’s qualifications and experiences; it is also based on one’s perceived health. Do you have a few pounds to shed? Can your energy level use a dose of adrenalin? A fit job applicant just may find that they have an edge over higher qualified applicants who may have obvious issues such as obesity. Take this opportunity to take your health under control. Eat well and get outside and enjoy being active this month before it gets too hot. Begin a new, healthier lifestyle and it will help you get the edge to secure the job you desire! Keep going!

townelaker | May 2013 21 community MAY EVENT CALENDAR

Ongoing through August May 11 St. Michael the Archangel Preschool Registration Single Mom’s Gas Give Away Location: 490 Arnold Mill Road Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Information: For ages two to five. Location: City on a Hill UMC, 7745 Main Street Visit saintmichaelcc.org or call (678) 213-1517. Information: Visit www.COAHUMC.org or call (678) 445-3480.

Ongoing through June May 17–19 Sixes UMC Summer Mother’s Morning Out Registration Tennis Tournament Benefitting C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays in June and July Location: Eagle Watch Tennis Center Ages: 18 months – 5 years Information: Benefitting C.H.O.I.C.E.S (Center Helping Obesity in Location: 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton Children End Successfully). For more information or to register, Information: Email Jacquelyn Yelton at jacquelynann@gmail. please visit http://www.choicesforkids.org/programs/childhood- com or call the church office at (770) 345-7644. obesity-tennis-tournament or email [email protected]. May 4 Kentucky Derby Day Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Rock Barn, Canton Information: Event will feature gourmet food, bourbon tasting, silent auction, competitive hat parade and contest. All proceeds will benefit educational programs at the Cherokee County History Museum. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at www.rockbarn.org or by calling (770) 345-3288.

May 18–19 Canton Festival of Arts Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Downtown Canton Information: Artist market, serenity gardens, beer and wine garden, children’s experience, free parking and concessions. For schedules and more information, visit www.cherokeearts.org, email [email protected] or call (770) 704-6244. May 11 May 18 Gutter for Goshen Bowling Fundraiser Free Document Shred Day Time: 2 – 4 p.m. Registration 1:30 p.m. Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Cherokee Lanes, 1149 Marietta Highway, Canton Location: Summit Financial Solutions, 1816 Eagle Drive, Information: Benefitting United Way and Goshen Valley Boys’ Ranch. Cost will be $25 with door prizes and raffle drawings. 100-A Email [email protected] or call (404) 437-5975. Information: No limit to amount of paper you can have shredded. Call (770) 928-8100.

22 townelaker | May 2013 May 18 June 1 –2 Safe Kids Day Cherokee Chorale Concert- “Night at the Copacabana” Time: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Times: June 1 & 3, 7:30 p.m. Location: Target, 2022 Cumming Highway, Canton June 2, 3 p.m. (Canton Marketplace) Location: Falany Performing Arts Center, Information: Child passenger seat checks, games, inflatables Reinhardt University, Waleska and more. Information: Call (678) 439-8625 or visit www.cherokeechorale.org. May 22 Free Stroke Screening Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Cherokee County Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton Information: Sponsored and conducted by Northside Hospital- Cherokee. The comprehensive screenings will include a risk assessment, blood pressure reading, total cholesterol (HDL, ratio of TC/HDL), glucose, a limited number of carotid ultrasounds and a one-on-one consultation with a healthcare professional. The screenings are free, but registration is required. Call (404) 845-5555 and press “0” to schedule an appointment.

SUMMER CAMPS

June 3 – July 29 (Weekly) June 17-July 12 (weekly) Bits, Bytes and Bots Timothy Lutheran Preschool Camp Shine Times: Half day 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Full day 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Ages: Toilet trained, 3-10 Location: Various locations in Cherokee and Cobb counties Cost: $115 per session Cost: Half day $215 Information: Contact Barbara Bowler at (770) 924-7995 or Full day $325 email [email protected]. Information: Register online at http://www.bbb-atlanta.com or June 17 – July 26 call (770) 826-0449 Camp Imagine Time: Varies with Camps Ages: 5-17 depending upon camp June 3, 10 and 17 (weekly) Location: Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton Information: Visit www.cherokeearts.org, email info@ Safety Town cherokeearts.org or call (770) 704-6244 for complete listings Time: 9 a.m. – 12 noon and information. Ages: Entering Kindergarten in fall 2013 Location: Bascomb Elementary School,1335 Wyngate Pkwy Cost: $75 Information: Visit www.cherokeecountysafetytown.org

June 10–28, July 8 – 26 (weekly) Towne Lake Community Church Day Camps Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ages: 4-9 Cost: $85/week with one time registration fee of $20 Information: Different themes each week. Email camp@ tlcchurch.com or call (678) 445-8766 X203.

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celebrating happy motherMoms’s day!

Olivia Kirkland and her mom Tina Sue Alexander with her mom Rose Turanin. Jean Wheeler with grandson Garrett Kiefer. “She is a wonderful, loving mother. The best I “To a wonderful mom and grandma!” — Kara could ever ask for!” — Sue

Nora Elliott with sons (left to right) Zach, Left to right: Cooper, mom Kristine and Parker Robin Foster with sons (left to right) Jonathan, Cameron and Taylor. Luke and Ryan

24 townelaker | May 2013 Moms Melanie Moore with her daughter Jaclyn JoAnna Cheshire and son Warner

Brooke LaHaye with sons Zachary and Joshua Shannen Yauger and daughter Samantha Michelle McCulloch with her mom Bonnie Kuppinger. “Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Birthday Mom - I Love You! — Michelle

Ruth Sitton (left) and Josephine Shannon. “Glenn and I were blessed to have both of our mothers celebrate Easter with us this year. Josephine, Glenn’s mom visited from Florida and hopefully will soon become a Georgia resident! She and my mother, Ruth Sitton, enjoyed sunny days visiting on the porch.” — Candi Hannigan Ashley Velez with son Grayson

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Canton Women Dedicated to Sharing Positive Birth Stories

By Bonnie Clark

If you had told me years ago “A better birth is an empowered that I would one day give birth in my bedroom on purpose, I would birth where the mother is informed, have thought you were crazy. After one bad hospital experience educated, supported and in control and one good one (with a doula), of the decision making.” I was fascinated with birth and the birth process. (A doula is a woman experienced in childbirth with the birth of each of my children. Through each experience, who provides continuous physical, I have learned so much. I’ve learned that while childbirth may emotional and informational not be pain-free, it can be fear-free. I’ve learned that God support to the mother before, created an amazing body and a powerful mind. Childbirth Bonnie is married to during and just after birth.) The has made me more confident in myself as a woman, wife and Keenan Clark, owner of birth of my second child was mother. It is my prayer that every woman can experience birth Clark Salon in Canton. redemptive to me, because I felt the way she wants to, so she can carry the memories in her She is a full-time wife and like I was robbed of a beautiful heart as a gift. mother of three and a part-time runner, blogger experience with my first - mainly The next Better Birth open forum will be held May 14. Call and Crossfitter. because of my lack of knowledge. Bonnie at (404) 610-9490 for time and location and to RSVP. I was hungry for information on positive birth experiences and was especially intrigued by birth stories from women who described their experiences as wonderful, transformative and fear-free. Why is it that women are so quick to share their horrific birth stories with other women (especially pregnant women)? My dear friend Maureen organized our first Birth Forum in 2011. She and I have been blessed to share experiences as we were pregnant at the same time and have children the same ages. She has had three beautiful, natural births and is quick to share encouragement to new and expectant mothers. Since the first forum, it has been incredible to hear the stories of empowering birth, ecstatic birth, natural birth, VBAC, natural breech and even a natural twin birth. These stories were so refreshing when compared to the stories you usually hear or see depicted on television. Even more encouraging were the mothers who, after listening to the negative stories, felt like something was missing from their previous births. Many left that forum determined to learn and have a better birth the next time. We named our group A Better Birth and we meet semi- annually to share positive experiences and encouragement. One expectant young woman who attended our first forum went on to have a beautiful birth and even became a doula. So what is a “better birth?” A better birth looks different for every woman. A better birth is an empowered birth where the mother is informed, educated, supported and in control of the decision making. A better birth is one that doesn’t happen to her but happens because of her. When I found out I was pregnant with my third child, I knew that a better birth for me was a home birth. I know that home birth isn’t for everyone, but it was the right decision for our family, and I will forever treasure the memory. I truly believe that birth is transformative for a woman. I feel like I was re-born Bonnie with Andre, 4, Selah, 3, and Amera, 1

26 townelaker | May 2013 Are You Man Enough?

by Kara Kiefer

My oldest son recently turned became beet red and his eyes began to tear. This was just 21, and in honor of this momentous the show the employees were hoping for, and quite a crowd occasion, we took a trip to New gathered around my son…to watch him suffer. My son is a Orleans where we met my parents good sport and laughed along with the crowd, in between and my sister and her husband. cringing in pain and wiping his eyes due to the large amount We enjoyed a long weekend of of water flowing from them. As his face turned more red and sightseeing, amazing food and more water filled his eyes, he was asked to wear the “crown” of memorable moments. We did a victory along with pepper sunglasses and get his picture taken. swamp tour, a city tour and walked He managed to smile his way through the photo, but it was miles around the French Quarter. clear that he needed relief. He was given his cream cheese fix But it was the trip to the pepper which, according to him, didn’t really help. store that provided the best After 15 minutes, the entire ordeal was over, and my son was Kara Kiefer is the editor entertainment of the weekend. back to normal. of the TowneLaker. The store contained hundreds of As we were leaving the store, we saw a girl take the challenge. She lives in Towne Lake pepper sauces and products, many She was definitely “man enough” because she didn’t cringe or with her husband Mike of which were available for tasting. shed one single tear. The other men who were in our group, and sons Brandon and Garrett. The heat of the sauces ranged on a however, weren’t man enough. They all passed. scale of 1–10, 10 being on the hot end. There was a sauce, 10 +++ that required the taster to sign a waiver. Of course, my oldest son jumped all over this, and, in his big brother fashion, convinced my younger son to try it. Before my son took his sample, an employee of the store explained the likely scenario, once my son ate the sauce. Within 30 seconds, he would begin to feel the intense heat in the back of his mouth, and the heat would travel down his body to his stomach. Only when the burning reached his stomach, would he be offered the cooling effect of cream cheese. My son confirmed that he was ready to man up for this challenge, and he put the smallest amount of 10+++ sauce on a tortilla chip and ate it. It wasn’t exactly 30 seconds before the burning began, it was more like 10. When my son swallowed the sauce, his face

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28 townelaker | May 2013 townelaker | May 2013 29 TOWNE LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Scholarship awards in the amount of $1,000 each will be presented TLBA SPOTLIGHT to the two winners of the 11th Annual TLBA (Towne Lake Business Association) Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship Awards during Woodstock Chiropractic Etowah and Woodstock High Schools’ Honors Programs. Please read How would you like to live next month’s column in the TowneLaker for more information about an active, healthy, quality each of our winners. of life for 80, 90, 100 years Our 12th Annual TLBA Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, and beyond? At Woodstock September 11 at the Towne Lake Hills Golf Club. The proceeds Chiropractic, that is part of from this annual tournament fund our annual Entrepreneurial our mission in the community. Scholarships mentioned above. To sign up to play, sponsor or We achieve this by helping volunteer, please contact Jon LaMonte (Tournament Chairperson) at you have a healthy spine [email protected]. and nervous system through safe, specific, and scientific The topic of our April Workshop was “Cutting through the Social chiropractic care. Through a Media Clutter to Find What Works for Your Business.” We want to properly functioning nervous thank Elaine Reed of Elaine Interactive for the presentation. system, which controls every function of your body, you Lunch ‘N’ Learn Workshop will be inspired to adjust your Tuesday, May 21, 12:30 — 2 p.m. lifestyle and achieve optimum Please check our website at tlba.org for further health and peak performance. information on the topic and speaker. If you or a loved one are in the Mark Ghali middle of a health crisis, or you All Workshops are held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills. want to live a healthier lifestyle, chiropractic can make a difference! Please RSVP to all events to [email protected]. As a new and thriving practice in the Woodstock community, we would like the opportunity to earn your families trust and business. We are We welcome anyone interested in finding out more about the TLBA conveniently located across the street from Hobgood Park on Bells to join us at our next Lunch ‘N’ Learn Workshop. As always, thank Ferry Road and welcome patients of all ages and walks of life. Call for you for supporting our community by “Keeping Towne Lake Dollars your appointment today! We are located at 1501 Regency Way, (770) in Cherokee.” 693-7618. Visit us at tlba.org.

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Musings from Towne: Soap and Water

by Robyn Hohensee

Recently, an acquaintance “I am not ashamed of getting older of mine gave me a handful of anti-aging, skin care cleansing and think it is sad that we live in a product samples. She was selling country that devalues the natural cosmetics with a well known company and wanted me to try aging process and the elderly in out these samples in hopes that I would become one of her loyal and general.“ delighted customers. That was not to be. I threw those samples in the trash the first chance I got. am not ashamed of getting older and think it is sad that we live You see, I rebel against the notion in a country that devalues the natural aging process and the Robyn Hohensee has that by using over-priced skin care elderly in general. A certain amount of vanity is a healthy thing; resided in Towne Lake products, I could take years off of however, I do thumb my nose up at the idea that I have to look with her husband Todd my face. I laugh out loud at the ten to twenty years younger than I am in order to be considered for 17 years. She is thought! You see, I have used currently working on a attractive. Hogwash I say! I have earned every grey hair and children’s book and an soap and water to clean my face laugh line on my face. I wear them proudly because it shows adult fiction novel. all of my life. Sometimes I get a the world that I have Feel free to contact her at compliment on how nice my skin is lived a passionate, [email protected]. and am asked what I use to keep it full and adventurous looking so fresh. I simply answer, life and that I am a “Soap and water.” The person survivor. looks at me with a confused For every person expression and incredulously asks, who feels the way I “Really?! Just soap and water?” I reply with a smile,“That’s do about these types it.” And wonder why it is such a big deal. of products, there will I have entered the half century mark in my life and am made be just as many who swear aware everyday how youth oriented our society is. Once you by them. As for me, I will save hit my age, you are no longer considered “hip.” Commercials my money and continue to wash and magazine ads implore you to fight the shameful signs of my face with soap and water. And aging or you will not be noticed and considered attractive. I just for the record, I use a bar of Ivory soap.

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Spring Is in Swing

by Jyl Craven

Spring is in full swing, which “Why not provide your locks with means you’ll soon begin spending much more time outside soaking the right protection? Just as your up Vitamin D! What you may not be aware of is the damage that skin needs moisture and SPF, your extended sun exposure can do hair needs products to maintain to your hair. Although outdoor activities mean a bronzed body, its vitality and beauty.” too much sun can also bring about dry, sensitized, and lifeless your hair routine, you can prevent that extra trip to the salon. hair. When purchasing hair care to protect against the harsh warm- Why not provide your locks season elements, consider looking for products that contain: Jyl Craven is the owner with the right protection? Just of Jyl Craven Hair as your skin needs moisture • Ceramides and Pro-vitamin B5: Great for reinforcing the Design. She is L`Oreal and SPF, your hair needs cuticle and improving water retention to make the hair fiber Professionnel Certified products to maintain its vitality more supple. Colorist and Sassoon Certified Cutter and a and beauty. Available at your • Glycerin: Excellent for improving the hydrating properties that Member of Intercoiffure local professional salon are ensure smooth touch. America / Canada. amazing hair care lines designed • Photo-Defense Filters: These filters absorb UV rays during sun Jyl can be reached at specifically for sun exposure. exposure and prevent deterioration of the hair fiber. (770) 345-9411 or From moisturizing leave-in [email protected] treatments to UV defense masks, Also, do not underestimate the power of a keratin smoothing you’re sure to be provided the treatment! These restorative systems work from the inside out best resistance against this to considerably reduce frizz and ease daily styling. Typically, season’s harsh sun. your blow dry time will be cut in half by using a smoothing Another damaging element in this fun-filled time of year is treatment. In fact, many people find they enjoy their look air chlorine and salt water contact. As the neighborhood pools dried, which is a perfect option for those of us spending our begin to warm and family vacations commence, protecting your summer on Lake Allatoona. mane often gets ignored. But just ask your blonde friends, as So why not treat yourself to a stress-free ‘do? Make this they know all too well how repeated trips to the swimming pool upcoming summer your most beautiful one yet by protecting can affect your color. Luckily, by implementing solar care into your best feature and keeping your color flawless.

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An Elegant Life

by Dee Locklin

You can usually spot a evenings. Yes, we entertained a fair amount, but our soirees traditional Southern gal by a quick were casual and characterized by convenience. And as a career tour of her dining room. Shining warrior, I was too tired on Christmas Eves and Easter Days to brightly behind hutch doors and haul out the good stuff and deal with all the hand washing. So within felt lined drawers you will our treasured patterns continued to gather dust. find lovely silver, china and crystal It’s been many years since I’ve thought about my bridal stemware. I’m not saying that my dreams of entertaining with formal elegance. My husband and non-Southern friends lack these I enjoyed decades of fun hosting backyard barbeques, tapas- niceties, but a Girl Raised in The themed happy hours and pasta dinners served on plain white South pretty much selects her plates. Indeed, over the years our guests evolved into lifelong table patterns sometime before friends who never once complained about our hospitality. puberty. I, for one, decided on But our recent home renovations found me carefully my bone china before owning a Dee Locklin is retired wrapping and boxing a semi-truckload full of china and crystal in from Georgia State single pot to boil an egg. an effort to clear rooms for the installation of hardwood floors. University. She lives My engagement period had It was then that I began to ponder the fate of my treasures— in Towne Lake with little to do with my betrothed. my culinary equivalent of a young girl’s hope chest. husband Lewis and It was all about registering both Let’s face it; as parents of one child, our future does not son Taylor in a formal and everyday dishes, cluttered home filled include large family gatherings with a gaggle of grandchildren with love and lots glasses and silverware. Forget seated around the card table next to the grown-ups eating of dust bunnies. stuff like sheets, towels and food off Limoges china for Sunday dinner. Our 20-year-old son Contact Dee at processors coveted by most says he has absolutely zero interest in any of our possessions. [email protected] of today’s brides. In my day, it And knowing him, this position will not change. He’s a non- was essential to return from the traditional kind of guy. I imagine his future wife will register at a honeymoon to elegant place local tattoo parlor or request gifts of money for a honeymoon to settings for 12, preferably nestled Antarctica to save penguins and oceanic bacteria. We will love in well-lighted china cabinets to her, of course, despite differing generational priorities. best display the newlywed’s treasures. But I find myself still caring for my elegant treasures—my Lewis and I lived in a mobile home in rural Alabama following possessions that require an abundance of square footage at a our nuptials. Know that opportunities to pull out the sterling time when my husband and I strive to downsize. I find myself and crystal were rather limited in those first years. Then we unable to part with my beloved china, crystal and silver patterns became parents, and paper plates graced our table most continued on page 82

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Summer Weddings

by Shelley Herod

Marriage is no doubt a match look or style for the rest of the special day. Imagine lanterns made in heaven. Bright, sunshiny filled with sand, seashells, sea glass and candles on a beach days are symbolic to starting a with waves crashing in the background. Or a garden wedding new life; therefore, May through adorned with lush greenery and flowering plants, possibly August is the popular time of year vintage birdcages filled with seasonal flowers adorning the for weddings. The summer season tabletops. Today’s trend is more of a rustic look. This tends to has so many advantages when be a more casual inspired style, but the possibilities are endless. selecting a venue, styling your If an outdoor evening wedding is what you seek, string lights wedding and deciding your design. hung overhead, lit lanterns and a variety of candle accents are A summer wedding has such always a romantic way to create an enchanted look. Draping a variety of backdrops. There is no longer only used indoors. A sheer fabric draped through are so many indoor and outdoor the trees outdoors or amongst the beams in a barn create a Shelley lives in Towne venues and spaces available. A fairytale appearance and brings romance and elegance to any Lake and owns her own scenic beach, botanical garden or venue. interior design company. beautifully manicured lawns are Decorations on the reception guest tables, estate table, She can be reached at romantic ideal settings for this buffet table and cake table always make a big statement. Many (770) 235-5640. desired season. If rustic is what venues provide basic black or white table linen. Depending on you seek, a barn or winery might your venue choice, table overlays (accent tablecloths) always be ideal. Not forgetting wedding halls, add that extra touch. Overlays come in a variety of colors and ballrooms or country clubs are always an elegant option. Many textures. Example: if your wedding is black, white, and hot pink, still prefer a traditional church wedding. a white tablecloth with a black overlay topped with hot pink Once the venue is selected, it will begin to determine the continued on page 82

38 townelaker | May 2013 The Two B’s: Barolo and Barbaresco

by David Heckelmoser

Have you heard of Barolo or which allows Nebbiolo to ripen Barbaresco, the two B’s? Both here a little earlier than it does of these wines are from the in the Barolo zone. Generally Piedmont region located in less tannic, Barbaresco tend northwest Italy. Piedmont literally to be more elegant and means “foot of the mountains” approachable in their youth. as the area is surrounded by the Just like Barolo they also have Alps. These are two legendary regulations on when the wine wines that come from the same can be released for sale; a grape called Nebbiolo, but they minimum of two years aging have some distinct differences. and at least one year in oak They are produced no farther than and four years minimum for David Heckelmoser is 10 miles apart. How could these “riserva” wines. The suggested a Towne Lake resident wines from the same grape be so aging for these wines is at least and professional different? five years after vintage before member of the Society Let’s review; Barolo is a big, they should be consumed. of Wine Educators, Certified Specialist of tannic, bold wine. The classic Barbaresco has bouquets of Wine CSW, Atlanta Barolo style is the famous “tar and roses or violets with flavor notes of cherry, fennel and licorice. Chapter Sommelier Les roses” aroma with a bright ruby The most pronounced difference between the two wines is Marmition. color, firm tannins, high acidity and that the tannins of Barbaresco tend to soften quicker, which high alcohol. Before the wine is can make the wines more approachable to drink at an earlier released, the wine must be aged age but won’t allow it to age for as long as a traditionally for a minimum of 36 months; 18 months of that aging must made Barolo. The smaller vineyard areas mean that annual be in the barrel and the remainder in the bottle. A Barolo production of Barbaresco is around 35% the production of “resivera” must be aged for a minimum of 60 months. A classic Barolo, and therefore the wines are not as widely available on Barolo usually needs about 10 year’s total of aging before the the market. tannins have become softer and the wine is more pleasurable Food and wine pairings: both wines will accommodate beef, to drink. Today the modern winemakers and trends in the either braised or grilled. Hard or flavored cheeses will also worldwide market favor a fruiter, less tannic wine that could work. Work some white truffles or truffle oil into be consumed when young. This has caused a rub with the your recipe for a time-honored traditionalists, and hence the “Barolo Wars” were created. classic pairing. To visit my website, The Barbaresco region receives a slight maritime influence, Until next time, cheers! scan this code

townelaker | May 2013 39 lifestyle Yellow Polka Dot!

by Chicka Elloy

It is getting warmer and I am Oh, the opposite of modest is flashy, arrogant or excessive. already fretting the conversations In order to teach our daughters to value modesty in a world from our six year old around “why where it is seen as prudish, we need to be less concerned in can’t I wear a bikini to the pool?” dressing “cool” and more concerned about what message that Society’s standards of modesty dress is sending to the world around us by educating ourselves have changed so much over on culture’s messages. Simple, right? my lifetime. Culture no longer It’s easy for dad to say, “I’m the parent and you will do what guides us on how we “should” I decide,” but while that approach may bring about outward dress or behave; marketing now conformity to the standard, it will not help your daughters supposes what is cool, accepted to begin to value modesty in their own minds and hearts. and expected, and thus we need Instead, we can help them to understand why modesty is such to dress this way. an important character belief for the family. As a parent, that Chicka Elloy lives in The dictionary tells us that to begins with you: Model modest forms of behaviors. What are Woodstock with his wife be modest is to avoid impropriety you wearing, watching or wailing about on TV, and what does and two sweet caramel or indecency, to be reserved that NFL commercial give them permission to do? Minimizing daughters. He writes in purity matters, and to be the impact of consumer brand name mentality begins when we for USA Today Education and was voted #1 Daddy unpretentious in appearance. It decide to teach them that every brand name has a used by date Blogger by Parents.com - is basically stating that a modest on it. Contact him through www. person does not call attention to We need to counteract our culture’s influence by placing thefrequentflyerfather.com. themselves by the way they dress, value on character and positive behaviors above fashion and behave or speak. All I want for appearance. After all, the way a girl dresses will also impact our dads out there is to know why continued on page 82 they lean one way or the other.

40 townelaker | May 2013 Intention

by Peter Allen

Intention is a very powerful tool “The more you learn how to apply that can be used in many ways to achieve great results in business intention, the more powerful your and in life. We live in challenging times. results will be...” Our financial security is not as secure as it once was. Local and global government policies Now you have employed the endless energy of the universe that affect our way of life are to work for you. You will be led to the right people, information, rapidly changing. Our economy is thoughts and actions to fulfill your intention. turbulent. We all have questions It sounds really simple. It is, but it takes commitment. The about the future, now more hard part is developing the habit of doing it each day. The Peter Allen has a than ever. Each business, career more you learn how to apply intention, the more powerful your degree in Business and life has its own unique set results will be, which equals a more enjoyable life and business. Management and holds of challenges that need to be Start out with little steps. At the start of each day, set your several certificates from solved so we can enjoy a life intention for that day. How do you want your day to flow? How coaching institutes for life, business of good health, prosperity and do you want to look, feel and nourish yourself? What outcomes relationships and happiness. Today’s new and would you like to have from the interactions that you know you retirement. He can exciting technologies along with will face that day? It could be with family, friends, associates, be reached at (770) a sea of information to draw from clients or vendors. It might be something that happens as 977-2232. peteaca@ can help us with these challenges. you go through your day. For example, if you find yourself bellsouth.net But we all face the problem of in a phone conversation and you realize that it is going to be what to attend to now and what challenging, you could put the person on hold for a moment resources to use to create a more and make an intention on how you would like the call to go. fulfilling life and business. It can Then get back to the call and let your intention guide you. be overwhelming. That is where You can set intentions throughout the day and at night before using the tool of intention can be a big asset in getting started you go to bed. When you are aware and consciously utilizing to create the results you want and more. Here is how intention intentions each day, you will be surprised at how much better can work for you in your business and personal life. your life and your business will flow. You should make intention • Set a clear intention of what you want as an outcome. setting a habit, so do it for 30 days. I look forward to hearing • Commit it to writing. some of your successes. You may respond to me by email or • Each day, strive to put emotion and feeling behind your phone. intention. This is living your life and conducting your business with purpose rather than by default.

townelaker | May 2013 41 lifestyle En Vogue, Outside

By Claire Mabry

As the weather warms, people you’re stylish and crafty. flock to restaurant patios to eat, Since the regretful passing of that patio table has left us drink and generally be merry. without a place to set our margaritas, we’re in the market However, there’s something to be for end tables. The solution? TV trays. Slap a coat of paint said for staying home too. With on them, and they’re good to go! Stick with paint colors that little effort, your patio could be compliment your pillows. Option two: pick up a few heaps of a haven worth visiting. Backyard firewood, and tie them together with a thick, pretty rope. Then, barbeques are a huge perk of top it with a fabulous serving tray. “Tray” chic! living in the south, but there’s Now for the finishing touches: get rid of that dated exterior no reason we can’t do it in style! light. Did you know that mason jars fit most sockets? Try an The hottest trend in outdoor antique mason jar. (What southern gal doesn’t love a mason living is making the space as jar?) Add a few potted plants here and there, and it’s complete! Claire is an independent comfortable as the inside (i.e. The opposing modern and rustic styles compliment each blogger, living with we’re turning away from the other just like the juxtaposition of bringing the inside out. (Oh! her fiancé and their bulky patio sets of decades It all comes full circle.) Go ahead and make the effort so you two dogs. For more passed). Here are some tips on can spend the rest of the summer sweet tea in hand, relaxing in information, go to abigbearandhishunny. upgrading your patio without your outdoor oasis. wordpress.com. breaking the bank. Add some warmth. A fire pit makes a hot focal point and conveys the same coziness outside as it does in. You can find one at any hardware store for a reasonable price. Now, ditch that hulking patio table! With the fire pit only taking up half the space, your outsides are sure to shine. Don’t toss those patio chairs yet. Just spruce them up with outdoor pillows. Nothing makes the rustic feel of a fire ignite like pops of color. Outdoor pillows are a great way to modernize the patio, and you can easily craft them yourself. (Don’t freak out. It’s easy.) If you have dingy throw pillows lying around, you can breathe new life into them by covering them in an outdoor-friendly fabric. Now

42 townelaker | May 2013 townelaker | May 2013 43 Health & Wellness

Pesky Saliva is a Blessing in Disguise

by Dr. Scott R. Harden

There is no doubt that working “Saliva production is one of inside people’s mouths every day is not a profession many people those daily occurrences we are would consider. Why would anyone want to be a dentist? accustomed to and which provides There is nothing attractive about us normal chewing and swallowing.” decayed teeth, gum disease, unruly tongues, gag reflexes, patients with dental anxiety and Saliva, although an ominous foe of dental procedures, has most importantly, the endless earned its respect in the dental profession. Dentists, hygienists river of saliva. and dental assistants alike have all learned to cope with saliva. As a dentist, I work diligently Our weapon of choice is the saliva ejector to suck up unwanted Dr. Scott Harden is a to remove decay from a tooth saliva, which challenges the dry environment we strive to dentist at Fountain and place a band around it maintain. Another tool for safeguarding against saliva is the View Family Dentistry to contain the white filling. I rubber dam, a sheet of latex strategically placed around a tooth, and has served the place cotton rolls everywhere Towne Lake area for acting as a barrier. more than 21 years. possible to isolate the tooth, and Saliva production is one of those daily occurrences we are He is a Dental Advisor I place adhesives on the tooth accustomed to and which provides us normal chewing and for two nationally to chemically retain the filling, swallowing. The average person swallows 600 times per day. renowned dental but many times as I reach for the Imagine if you did not produce saliva, which is the case for many research companies. filling material, a “river” of saliva You can reach him at people who suffer from a condition known as “dry mouth.” (770) 926-0000 or visit will begin. I will request “suction” Dry mouth can occur from smoking products, medications, FountainViewSmiles.com. to the dental assistant, and the infections, diseases, trauma and surgery. More than 1,000 war on saliva begins again. It is a medications cause dry mouth, including antihistamines, pain never-ending battle that plagues relievers, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, muscle dental professionals every day. relaxants, and medicines that treat chemotherapy side affects, The most challenging patients are teenagers and pregnant hypertension, obesity, acne, mental disorders, asthma and females, which seem to sometimes produce gallons per minute. epilepsy. Dry mouth can also be attributed to certain diseases, Thinking about saliva and the dentist reminds me of Bill Cosby’s infections or medical conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, skit about going to the dentist and his famous line, “Hey… I have HIV/AIDS, diabetes, anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis, saliba hangin’ from my bottom lipa.” After explaining how he the mumps or a stroke. wiggled his head, tried to blow the saliva off his lower lip and This article was inspired by Ann, one of my original patients leaned back to snap the saliva in half—unsuccessfully, leaving from more than 20 years ago, who moved away to Maine a long line of saliva that stretched from his lower lip to the for many years and recently returned to my office for dental old dental spittoons of yesteryear—Bill Cosby’s fans laughed care. She has dry mouth due to a condition called Sjogren’s hysterically. Even Bill Cosby understood the challenge of saliva Syndrome, an immune disease, which attacks the exocrine in dentistry. glands that produce saliva. Her dry mouth resulted in advanced Saliva has numerous functions and proves to be extremely tooth decay over the years and required numerous tooth beneficial to our bodies. extractions and many implants to replace her missing teeth. Functions of saliva: Dentures were not a good treatment solution for Ann, because 1. It is the first stage of digestion. her skin was very sensitive to dentures without the lubrication 2. Saliva helps to prevent bacterial build-up of plaque on the normally produced by saliva. teeth by neutralizing pH and washing away food particles. Dry mouth is a serious dilemma in dentistry and requires 3. Saliva contains antibacterial agents. careful considerations and planning by the dentist to offer rinses 4. Iodide is found in saliva and possibly provides antioxidant to replace saliva and coordinate treatment and homecare to and anti-tumor activity, as well as prevents oral and salivary maximize patient’s oral health. Otherwise, for the majority of gland diseases. our patients, we tolerate that river of saliva because in reality it 5. The lubricating function of saliva allows food to pass more isn’t such a bad thing after all. easily from the mouth into the esophagus.

44 townelaker | May 2013 townelaker | May 2013 45 Health & Wellness Allergies and Chiropractic

By Dr. Van Tran

What does having an allergy “Allergic people’s bodies recognize mean? An allergy refers to an exaggerated reaction by your the foreign substance and one part immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign of the immune system is turned on.” substances. It is exaggerated because these foreign substances occur in children but may give rise to symptoms for first time in are usually seen by the body as adulthood. harmless and no response occurs in non-allergic people. Allergic Can You Achieve Allergy Relief through Chiropractic Care? people’s bodies recognize the Most people never think about it, but chiropractic care can help foreign substance and one part provide allergy relief. It can help with keeping the body at peak Dr. Van Tran is a board of the immune system is turned performance. Chiropractic also releases stress on a patient’s certified chiropractor with on. Allergy-producing substances nervous system, allowing the immune system to operate more Discover Chiropractic. He are called allergens. Examples effectively, which is beneficial to everyone, especially those can be reached at (770) of allergens include pollens, suffering from allergies. 516-9900. dust mite, molds, dander and The chiropractic approach is to remove subluxations, a term foods. When an allergen comes for a misaligned spinal vertebra pinching a nerve. Subluxations in contact with the body, it causes place stress on the nervous system. Your body will work more the immune system to develop effectively to neutralize the allergy-causing chemicals in your an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to it. Allergies can environment if it is free from nervous system stress. No matter develop at any age, even possibly in the womb. They commonly what disease or condition you may have, you can benefit from a healthy spine. A healthy spine can improve your life.

46 townelaker | May 2013 Stave off a Stroke

By Kim Anker, RN, BSN Director of Neuroscience at Northside Hospital

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death among Americans and the number one cause of disability in adults. That’s the bad news. The good news is that 80 percent of strokes are preventable. The following tips can help prevent a stroke and keep you happy and healthy for years to come.

Know Your Risk Anyone at any age can have a stroke, but certain factors, like being 55 or older and having a family history, can put you at a greater risk. Luckily, there are many preventable risk factors that you can manage to dramatically reduce your chance of having a stroke. The following tips can help prevent a stroke and keep you happy and healthy for years to come. “Yes, you know smoking is bad, but puffing away can increase your chance of stroke by nearly four-fold.”

• Control high blood pressure. Hypertension is the most potent risk factor for stroke. It may run in the family, but you can manage your blood pressure by cutting down salt, increasing potassium intake by eating more fruits and veggies and exercising. Your doctor may also prescribe some medicines to help lower your blood pressure. • Quit Smoking. Yes, you know smoking is bad, but puffing away can increase your chance of stroke by nearly four- fold. The nicotine in cigarettes raises blood pressure while the carbon monoxide from smoking reduces the amount of oxygen your blood can carry to the brain. Cigarette smoke also makes your blood thicker and more likely to clot. All of these increase your risk for stroke and provide even more incentives to kick the butt(s) for good. • Managing Diabetes and High Cholesterol. You may think this disorder only affects the body’s ability to process sugar, but it also can cause destructive changes in the blood vessels throughout the body, including the brain. Treating diabetes can delay the onset of complications that increase the risk of stroke. • Shed the extra pounds. Having a waistline measurement equal to or above the acceptable cutoff measurement (40 inches for men, 35 inches for women) increases the risk of having a stroke three-fold. Even a 5% loss of body weight can greatly reduce your chance of stroke.

Free Stroke Screenings For more information about your stroke risk, upcoming stroke screenings and support groups, go to Northside.com/ strokecenter.

townelaker | May 2013 47 Health & Wellness Mosquito Repellent DEET Less Effective

by rick coughlin

A recent study published was enough to make some mosquitoes less sensitive to the by “PLoS One” suggests that repellant. Three hours following exposure, the mosquitoes mosquitoes are able to ignore were seeking out attractants that have been previously exposed the scent of DEET three hours to DEET. after being exposed to it. DEET Dr. Logan, medical entomologist and chief scientific officer has been the most common for the Arthropod Control Product Test Center, said, “ We think protector against mosquito bites that mosquitoes are habituating to the repellant similar to the that can transmit deadly diseases, phenomenon seen with the human sense of smell. This doesn’t such as West Nile Virus, Malaria mean that we should stop using repellants. However, we are and Dengue Fever. Products keeping an eye on how mosquitoes can overcome DEET and that contain DEET come in many ways we can combat this.” different forms, including liquids, This is extremely important to keep in mind while trying to Rick Coughlin is the sprays and lotions. It has been protect your family and pets from mosquitoes. According to owner of The Mosquito used by the public since 1957. the CDC, there were two cases of west Nile virus in Cherokee Authority. Email him at In this latest study, Dr. Logan County last year. If you do use DEET, please apply it as often [email protected] and his colleagues from the as the product label recommends. Another great way to keep London School of Hygiene and mosquitoes out of your yard is to have a barrier spray applied Topical Medicine discovered by a professional. A barrier spay contains a mild pesticide that a non-genetic response in is less toxic then DEET that will keep mosquitoes out of the mosquitoes that occurred due to short protected area for three weeks at a time. term changes. They studied the changes in response to DEET in If you have any questions about mosquito control in your common mosquitoes. They discovered that a slight exposure yard, please feel free to email me at [email protected].

48 townelaker | May 2013 townelaker | May 2013 49 Cover feature Feeling Great on the Inside…. Looking Great on the Outside call, to the consultation, procedures and follow-up, all of our staff works together to provide the best service and results for each patient.”

More Surgeons Equals More Expertise and Flexibility A multi-physician practice offers several advantages for patients. The doctors at MPS are a close knit group who work well together with mutual respect for the rigorous training completed by each. They share the same philosophy for the care and safety of their patients. Immediately at hand, each doctor has four other brilliant minds to collaborate with on cases and also has the ability of calling on the others’ experience and expertise to help provide the best options for patients. Together, the doctors reach a consensus on the best practices for the patients they treat. Additionally, when one doctor attends a seminar or training session, he’s able to share that knowledge with his colleagues. Another advantage to a multi-physician practice is the As we grow older, we learn the right things to do for our amount of coverage and flexibility available to patients with bodies, inside and out. We exercise; we try to eat right; we use respect to office hours, scheduling procedures and having sunscreen. Then, why, when we look in the mirror, doesn’t the doctors on call when needed. A surgeon is also always available reflection of that person reflect the person we feel we are on at the two office locations, ensuring that patients will be able to the inside? discuss any questions or concerns directly with a physician—not The mirror reflects the passing of time, maybe more than a nurse or medical assistant. And a doctor is always available on we want! Our skin loses elasticity, which results in sagging call, unlike a single surgeon practice where the doctor must rely and wrinkles. Our bodies don’t bounce back as quickly after on outside coverage when he is not available. childbirth leaving us self-conscious or our weight loss efforts don’t seem to work on a few very stubborn areas, which leads Complete Services and Superior Expertise to a lot of frustration. MPS offers full plastic surgery services as well as many non- Most people want to age gracefully, but there’s nothing invasive procedures, all under the direction of board-certified wrong with getting a little extra help to enhance your natural plastic surgeons. One of the most popular procedures for beauty to help you feel as good on the outside as you do on women today in their late 30s and 40s is a “Mommy Makeover.” the inside. Woodstock and the Towne Lake area are fortunate This typically includes breast and abdominal surgery, allowing to have top-notch, board-certified plastic surgeons in our women to return to their “pre-baby” bodies. Facial procedures backyard — Marietta Plastic Surgery. Marietta Plastic Surgery (MPS) has two locations, Marietta and Woodstock. The practice initially started in Marietta, bringing high quality plastic surgical care to the suburbs. Noticing the great growth and expansion in Woodstock and beyond, MPS chose the Towne Lake area to develop its second location, giving residents access to experienced aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons without traveling great distances. MPS includes five expertly trained, board-certified plastic surgeons who take the time to get to know each individual and work closely with the patient to offer the best solution to achieve the desired results. Doctors West, McNeel, Fabian, Hanna and Symbas together have more than 60 years of experience practicing in the field of plastic surgery. Dr. Hanna stated, “At MPS, we are always striving to give our patients the best experience from the beginning to the end; from the first phone

50 townelaker | May 2013 Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. John Symbas, Dr. Keith Hanna, Dr. Keith West, Dr. Thaddeus Fabian, Dr. Michael McNeel, and the staff at Marietta Plastic Surgery.

also are a popular option for many women in their 40s and the patient. Dr. McNeel noted an advantage to these products: older. There are many invasive and non-invasive procedures “Injectables provide a bridge for patients to delay the need for that can help women maintain a youthful appearance without facial surgery longer.” making it apparent she has had work done. New technologies that MPS is offering patients include the Don’t Be Fooled by a Pretty Price Vectra, Touch MD and Patient Pads. The Vectra is a three- It’s not difficult to find a “deal” on certain plastic surgery dimensional photographic imaging system that allows patients procedures including injectables, fillers and liposuction, but to see what the results of a procedure may look like, which it’s important to do your homework. Dr. Fabian strongly can be both informative and exhilarating for patients. Touch urges against using price as a determining factor in choosing a MD is an electronic copy of a patient’s consultation that can be procedure and where to have the procedure done. A board- reviewed at home and shared with a family member. The file certified plastic surgeon has many years of specialized training can include the Vectra images, any drawings made by the doctor in all types of surgical and non-surgical procedures. Liposuction and documents used in the consultation. The Patient Pad is is considered surgery and should only be performed by a skilled an interactive electronic device available in the waiting room and board-certified plastic surgeon in an accredited hospital- and exam rooms to allow patients to learn about products and grade facility. procedures that they may be considering. Many MPS patients are surprised to find that its prices and One of the newest procedures at MPS is the Harvard fees are extremely competitive, and the practice offers flexible developed science of Cool Sculpting®, which is non-invasive financing options, allowing patients to budget for procedures. fat removal. The procedure freezes fat cells and requires no Any type of surgery requires careful consideration, and any surgery, sedation, medication or downtime. A patient can decision to alter your appearance should not be taken lightly. watch television, talk on the phone or simply sleep while having MPS offers impeccable credentials, expertise and talent to make the procedure. Another distinct difference about MPS is that your transformation a complete success. If you’re ready to only physicians administer injectables, such as BOTOX®, to make a change, call MPS today for a consultation. patients, allowing the doctor to assess if it is the best option for Photos by Dan Carmody/ Studio 7 Mommy Makeover Special Receive 15% off* a combination of specially designed breast and body contouring procedures!

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townelaker | May 2013 51 Ribbon Cuttings

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townelaker | May 2013 53 feature Farmer’s Markets

May marks the month that many local Farmer’s Markets begin their season. Below is a list of local and somewhat local markets.

Downtown Woodstock Reinhardt University Dates: Saturdays, May 25- October 26 Dates: Thursdays, May 2 – October 24 Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Time: 4:15 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Parking lot at corner of Main Street and Location: Reinhardt University parking lot, Towne Lake Parkway corner of Highway 108 and Highway 140, Waleska

Marietta Square Cherokee Fresh Market Dates: Open Year Round Dates: Saturdays, May 25 – Labor Day Times: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – noon Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sundays, noon – 3 p.m. Location: Cagle Family Farm, 362 Stringer Road, Canton Location: 62 Church Street, Marietta Mt. Gilead UMC Canton Dates: Saturdays, May 4 – October 26 Dates: Saturdays, May 11-October Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Time: 8 a.m. – noon Location: 889 Arnold Mill Road Location: Cannon Park, downtown Canton

Sixes Road Many will run throughout the Dates: Open year round summer and into the fall, offering Times: Tuesdays, 2-7 p.m. Location: On the lawn of River Church, 2335 Sixes Road fresh, seasonal produce.

54 townelaker | May 2013 Startling Facts About Teens and Drinking By Sonia Carruthers

Spring is upon us, and if you I’ll make sure they’re safe at prom because they will be in a limo are the parent of a teenager, or a party bus.” Maybe you’re just having all the youth over to you know spring means prom your house. Yes, they may not be driving, but what else could season, spring break and high happen if they are drinking? school graduation. It is a busy • In 2009, underage consumption of alcohol caused a national time of year for high school teens average of 28,161 teen pregnancies, 949,400 nonfatal violent with spring sports, homework, crimes (rape, robbery, and assault) and 1,844 homicides. testing, college applications and social life. We all remember how Maybe you don’t have teens and don’t see how this may exciting it was to be a teenager affect you. Alcohol is the third leading cause of death in Georgia with the end of the school year in and in 2010, underage drinking cost Georgia $1.4 billion. sight. It seems like just yesterday Our youth don’t get access to alcohol from shady drug dealers Sonia Carruthers is the they were starting school, but it is that stand on the corner of some dark street. Underage youth executive director and very important to remember that, get alcohol from family members, the family of friends or other CEO of Cherokee FOCUS while they are growing up fast, adults in their lives who are over 21. And while alcohol is legal and the Cherokee Youth Works program based in they’re not yet 21. and accepted in the world of adults, it can lead to serious issues Holly Springs. She can be Underage drinking has lost a lot for an underage child. Our youth can be damaged mentally, reached at cherokeefocus@ of the stigma that it had. There physically and emotionally. Older youth who have already windstream.net. are so many other drugs that are progressed through the stages of marijuana, prescription drugs, perceived to be more dangerous. cocaine, heroin or meth will tell you that it all started with that But here are the facts you should first drink at a young age. A recent survey done in Cherokee know about youth and alcohol. County shows drinking in our community begins at age 13. Teenagers may get away with drinking at parties or while Why worry about a teen just being a teen and having a glass of hanging out with their friends, but what are the long-term alcohol? effects? Teenagers who are 17 years old also need to be • Alcohol kills more kids and young people ages 18-25 than all aware that if they are arrested for underage drinking, they other drugs combined. are considered adults and will go to adult jail rather than the juvenile system. Talk to your youth about the dangers of What about the younger ages? underage drinking. Set strong ground rules and enforce them. • Youth ages nine - 20 use alcohol more than any other To get more facts and information on underage drinking, visit substance, including tobacco or marijuana. www.StopAlcoholUnder21.org.

When do teens start drinking? • Nationally, on average per day, 2,842 young people ages of 12 - 14 begin to use alcohol, which means at least one million youth under the age of 15 start using alcohol per year. • Only seven percent of college students said that they first started drinking in college. The rest had already begun drinking before graduating high school.

And did you know that here in the state of Georgia: • An average of 2,375 people die from alcohol-related injuries or illness each year.

You may say, “It’s okay, I’ve talked to my child about drinking and driving, and

townelaker | May 2013 55 School & Sports

Etowah Academic Team Crowned Woodstock High Student State Champions Raises Funds for Clinic For the first time in Etowah High School’s history, the Nicole Hicks (right), a senior at Woodstock High School, has Academic Team was crowned 5-AAAAAAA State Champions. volunteered three days a week at Bethesda Community Clinic The Georgia Academic Team Association’s Varsity State this year, and has organized a fund-raiser to raise money for the Tournament was held at Ola High School in McDonough with the clinic. most competitive Academic Teams from across the state vying for the title. Etowah had a 9-0 record for the day, defeating every top-ranking school in Georgia. The team will now compete at the National level this month. The team is coached by Honors English teacher, Christina Hammonds.

Etowah High School Academic Team. Left: Sydney Carlson, Craig Wineman, Lucas Read, Duncan Morgan, Dylan Morgan and Lindsey Dolhan. Park View Hosts International Night Etowah Grad Accepted to National Park View Montessori School celebrated its 10th International Night. The event is a celebration of different cultures and Society of Collegiate Scholars regions of the world as each classroom chooses a continent and/or country to represent. During the month of March, Tyler Bryant, a freshman at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical the children learned University in Daytona Beach, Florida, has been accepted to about the culture membership in the and peoples of their National Society of country, made crafts Collegiate Scholars and decorations, (NSCS). NSCS is and tried foods from the nation’s only that country. For interdisciplinary International Night, honors organization families and friends of the students were for first and second invited to “Tour year students. the World” and Membership is by observe the students’ invitation only and creativity and try is based on grade various foods from point average and each region. This class standing. event showcases Tyler is a 2012 “Global Education” graduate of Etowah and teaches young High School and the children to respect son of Tammy and and honor other Les Byrant. cultures.

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townelaker | May 2013 57 School & Sports

Boston Places in Science Olympiad Cherokee Charter Students

A team from Boston Elementary School brought home a Compete in Tech Fair third place finish in the Cherokee County Elementary School Six students from the Cherokee Charter Academy competed Science Olympiad. This in the Georgia Educational Technology Fair in Macon. Jaxson was the first time the Johnson, Braxton Willis, Grace Pfohl, Ariana Griggs, Benjamin school placed in the Adams and Diego Gordinho had earlier won first place honors Olympiad. The team, at a regional technology fair. In Macon, the students competed which consists of third against first place winners from throughout the state. Benjamin and fourth graders, and Diego (pictured) won First Place in the state competition in placed above many the Hardware category. fifth and sixth graders in the competition. Congratulations! Left: Jazon Coleman and Chelsea Baker placed first in Bridge Building event.

Local Students Selected for Governor’s Honors Program Twenty Cherokee County School District students have been selected as finalists for the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program. The prestigious residential summer program is open to select gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors from across Left: Benjamin Adams and Diego Gordinho the state. Nearly 3,000 students from across the state were interviewed and auditioned over three weekends in January and February, and from those nominees, 690 finalists were Carmel Thanks Safety Patrol chosen to participate in the 2013 program. Since the Georgia Department of Education program is fully funded by the Georgia Carmel Elementary School’s Safety Patrollers have done General Assembly, there is no charge for students to attend. a fantastic job this year keeping the school safe and orderly Students will arrive on the campus of Valdosta State according to school counselor and faculty sponsor, Jason University on June 23. For four weeks, students will spend the Himstedt. He added, “These students are conscientious and morning in their major area of nomination, exploring topics not responsible. They are leaders on campus and set a positive usually found in the regular high school classroom. During the example for others, keeping all students safe.” Each morning, afternoons, students choose one of the other areas in which to the students help monitor assigned stations in the hallways study. Evenings are filled with seminars, activities, concerts and around the school. In the afternoons, they help during bus performances. loading. Safety patrol members also provide students with Local students, their school and their area of study are listed directions or other assistance they might need. Himstedt said, below: “We want to recognize them and thank them for all their hard Drucilla Alfieri Etowah Theatre Design work!” Andrea Evely Etowah Visual Arts Halle Hammond Etowah Communicative Arts David Morrison Etowah Mathematics Heather Pendlington Etowah Visual Arts Jonathan Van Linden Etowah Communicative Arts Tanner Biggers Woodstock Latin Madison Jones Woodstock Agriscience Environ. Science Alexandra Melehan Woodstock Biology Jourdan Ramirez-Phar Woodstock Biology Rachel Steppe Woodstock Mathematics Rachel Zinney Woodstock French

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Etowah Wins Third Cherokee Charter Academy Weightlifting Championship Basketball Qualify for Tournament

Etowah High School’s weightlifting team won its third Seven of the Cherokee Charter Academy basketball teams consecutive Georgia Athletic Coaches Association’s 6A State qualified for the Cherokee Youth Basketball League’s invitational Weightlifting Championship. The team had ten members place tournament. Five of those teams made it to the semi-finals and in the top five of their weight class including three winners and two qualified for the finals, and the fourth grade boys team won four runner ups. its tournament. “When you have three teams win their regular State Champions: Michael Hunt (under 140lb division), season divisions and five teams perform well in the playoffs, Brandon Fortgang (141-150lb division), and Stanlee Logue then it illustrates (161-170lb division). Runners-up: Austin Franzen (151-160lb an improvement division), Raishod Devezin (161-170lb division), Michael in the quality of McCauley (171-180lb division) and Jakob Hassan (226-245lb our program. division). Additional honors: Nick Searcy, third place; Preston We’re excited White, fourth place and Dalton Trogstad, fifth place. about the efforts Other members of the team are: James Arnold, Pierce from all our Blanchard, Bryce Coroi, Brandon Engle, Keith Gordon, Haven teams,” said Hill, Malley Hill, Forrest Kelly, Brad Morgan, Scott Morgan and Jon Rogers, Chandler Steele. The team is coached by the strength and volunteer conditioning Coordinator Brett Vavra and Head Football Coach Basketball Dave Svehla. Director for Cherokee Charter Academy. Senior Project Nets Funds for Cancer Foundation

Etowah High School senior Michael Strickland chose to do a fundraising volleyball tournament for his senior project. Proceeds from the tournament would go to the Susan G. Komen, The Cure foundation. The tournament consisted of fellow high school students who formed their own teams and raised money. All Tournament Players Park hosted the event, and Creative Awards created the trophy. The teams raised $1,000 for the cause. Etowah Golf Wins Kell Invitational The Etowah High School Golf Team recently played in the Kell Invitational, held at Eagle Watch Golf Club. A five-man team beat 15 other teams to win the invitational with a score of 300. Leading the scoring and capturing low medalist was Nick Budd with a two under par 70. Following Nick was Adam Cross with a 76, Jake Forbes and Jake Haggerty with 77s, and Jason Hammaker with an 84.

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Match Play – A Life Lesson

by Jason Fleeman

I did not start truly competing in “As a coach, it is an easy program tennis until I was 14. I played on some junior teams, but my sport to support because players are of choice was soccer. I would dribble, shoot, etc. for hours by rewarded for participation and myself. When I started pursuing sportsmanship rather than winning.” tennis, hitting against the garage or serving were the only things I could practice by myself. The only way to truly test my skills was played just over 225 matches during the month of March. Even during match play. if someone only played one match, he or she received a prize. Before the 1990s, no one could Prizes ranged from string and grip to iTunes gift cards and Jason Fleeman is Director afford cell phones. I had to use Donnay racquets. A 10-year old girl with 7 wins and 11 losses of Junior Tennis at the phone in the kitchen in hopes won the racquet. Eagle Watch. He is a of finding someone to play a In my time as a tennis pro, I have never seen such a successful 20-year USPTR certified match with. Nowadays kids have Tennis Professional and ladder that focuses so much on participation and not winning. recipient of the 2008 their own cell phones, Facebook, A few adults have been reluctant to get their children involved & 2012 USTA Georgia twitter, Instagram and other social in M.A.T.C.H. It seems they do not want to put their kids in a Tennis Pro of the Year outlets. It boggles the mind that position of losing. Dr Tim Elmore recently stated in an article, award. Jason’s email is they cannot find someone to play “Children do not have to love you every minute. They will get jasonfleeman@gmail. matches with. com. over the disappointment of failure…. So let them fail, let them Recently, a new M.A.T.C.H. fall, and let them fight for what they really value. If we treat our (Metro Atlanta Tennis Challenge kids as fragile, they will surely grow up to be fragile adults. We Hub) ladder started in the metro- must prepare them for the world that awaits them…” Towne Lake area. A couple of The greatest of champions have always learned more from parents with a true passion for tennis and getting children on their losses than their wins. M.A.T.C.H is very special because the courts started what is now the third most active ladder on it awards a child regardless of wins or losses, but how he or the Global Tennis Network. As a coach, it is an easy program she played the game! More information about M.A.T.C.H can to support because players are rewarded for participation and be found at https://www.facebook.com/MatchLadder or by sportsmanship rather than winning. Approximately 50 juniors emailing [email protected].

62 townelaker | May 2013 townelaker | May 2013 63 School & Sports Photos by Ruffhouse Photography by Photos The length of the 50-meter competition pool has 10 lanes. For races across the width of the pool, there are 20 lanes. The pool will be equipped with portable lifts for access by handicapped persons. Aquatic Center Close to Completion for May Opening

Workers are putting the finishing touches on Cherokee County’s newest recreational facility, the Aquatic Center, just off Sixes Road near I-575. With a ribbon cutting on May 9 and grand opening set for May 11, officials are eager to open the center to families, swim teams and others looking to improve their health through water aerobics or therapy sessions. Even before the center officially opens, residents can purchase memberships and sign up for classes, rent space for birthday parties and register for the new swim team. Visit www.crpa.net for all the options. Here’s what you can anticipate. The 7,900-square-foot outdoor pool is surrounded by a 10,000-square-foot deck for chairs and two pavilions that can be rented for parties. The area also includes a lazy river, two water slides and a play structure with water cannons, dump buckets and water sprays.

Cherokee County Aquatic Center 1200 Gresham Mill Parkway, Holly Springs, GA 30142

Upcoming events: Ribbon cutting: 10 a.m. May 9 A viewing area on the upper level, behind the glass walls, will offer seating Grand Opening: May 11 that’s just a few feet away from concessions.

64 townelaker | May 2013 The indoor recreational pool, which will be kept at 86 degrees, has a wheelchair ramp and wheelchair lift. Aquatic wheelchairs will be available.

Guests will have outdoor access to the concessions area, and restrooms for men, women and families. Just inside the main entrance, which is one level above the pool, guests enter a glass-walled viewing area that overlooks the competition pool. The concessions area is just a few feet away. The 48,000-square-foot indoor space includes a 50-meter competition pool in a room with an arched ceiling that’s flooded with natural light. One side of the pool is flanked by bleachers that seat 700, two party rooms/classrooms as well as locker rooms for men, women and families. At the end is a 25-foot recreational pool for water aerobics, aqua therapy and swim lessons. The county purchased 37 acres for the aquatic center, but only 12 were disturbed for construction. A good portion of the land backs up to Corp of Engineer property and will remain undeveloped. A soft opening will take place when construction is complete. Operating hours for the indoor pools will be opening at 6 a.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday, and closing at 8 p.m. in summer, 9 p.m. The water slides, one covered and one uncovered, sit next to a zero-depth entry pool that’s perfect for the smallest children just getting accustomed to the water. during school year. The outdoor pool hours will be 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

townelaker | May 2013 65 Words Are Powerful —Young Voices From the Community Who is your Role Model?

I have many role models in life. Some are famous and some are my family members or friends. My biggest role model is my sister, Hannah. She is a big part of my life. Hannah is a very inspiring young lady. Hannah is my role model because she always follows her dreams and never gives up. My sister shows a lot of discipline on and off the tennis courts to work towards her goal. She is also a very godly woman. Anyone who knows her would say that Jesus lives in her heart and actions. Hannah is always respectful and helpful to others. She always thinks of others before herself. Over all she is just an amazing beautiful person! I hope one day I can be just like her. Emily Ayers

Role models are a great thing to have. I think if we didn’t have them, then we wouldn’t push ourselves to the best of our abilities. There are so many different types of role models, some which can lead you into a good direction and some that will lead you into a bad direction. My role model is a good part of my life, and she pushes me no matter what. My role model is one of the best people in my life. Her name is Alyssa. She is one of the coaches at my volleyball club. Every time I go to her clinics, she pushes me to be the best volleyball player that I can be. I love getting help from her. Alyssa is an amazing volleyball player and coach. She has really changed my life, a lot. If Alyssa wasn’t in my life, and being such a great role model, I don’t know what I would do. Mckenna Having role models can really change a person’s life, in a good or a bad way. Alyssa helped me in a very, Redmond very good way.

My role model is not someone who is publicly famous, but she is famous to me. She has always been there for me, and she still is. My role model is my grandmother. She is almost the funniest person to be around, but if she needs to, she can crack the whip. I love her for many different reasons. She always teaches me to do the right thing even if it wasn’t always what I wanted to do. Her personality and kindness is what you want to always be around. I want to be like her because whenever somebody sees her they just start smiling. There is so much I love about her. She always tells me to be respectful and to use my manners. Without her, I think I sometimes might look like a fool. That is my role model and why I love and appreciate her. Ashley Monroe

My role model is my Grandpa. He has had a very rough life, yet he still turned out to be a very successful man. When he was a child, his parents sent him to military school. The generals there were very mean to him. When he was older, the leaders of the school kicked him out. He was in shock, but he realized it was time to leave. This is when he was drafted to the war in Vietnam as a bomber. After his term, he went to Julliard. This definitely helped him become a magnificent musician, and he is currently a professor in Middle Georgia College’s aviation program. He is trying to start a business in the Cherokee County area. My Grandpa is a great man. He makes hilarious jokes and tells funny stories to my siblings and me. He Josh respects all races, both sides of politics and people from other countries. His time in the military helped Tipton him gain discipline. He is one of my role models and I wish I could stay with him forever.

66 townelaker | May 2013 faith Words Are Powerful —Young Voices From the Community Marriage Moments

by Bill Ratliff

After my wife and I were seminary, they gave us a special book and special blessings and married, we decided to join a encouragement for the ministry we were preparing for. church. There was a humble The Striebys were a married couple who were called by older couple in their 70s who God to influence others through mentoring couples in their invited us to their Sunday school marriage. Although they didn’t have wealth, power and class. LaRue and Hazel Strieby prestige, they did have gifts God had given them. They used held a class for young married their marriage to minister to others in a special way and were couples in their home. It was greatly blessed. As a young couple, we were recipients of their near the church, and the class gifts. They shared their love, compassion, commitment to was held at the same time as God and to each other with us. Romans 12:6 states, “We have the other classes. Being in their different gifts according to the grace given to us.” Consider home gave it a personal touch. what gifts God has given you and your mate. Find a way to use Bill Ratliff is the Senior They were probably the most those gifts to influence the lives of others and make a difference Pastor at Towne Lake “geeky” couple I could think of; in their lives. It will enrich your marriage as you work together Community Church. however, they were in love with for a greater good. He can be reached at (678) each other and with the Lord 445-8766 or bratliff@ tlcchurch.com and had a passion for mentoring Date your Mate: young married couples. They Take your mate to the lake to go “birding.” Find a place to loved us and each of the other sit and leisurely observe the birds that live in the lake habitat. couples who attended that class. My wife and I did that recently and enjoyed watching a myriad We all felt welcomed and cared about. They taught us many of birds including Canadian geese, mallard ducks, osprey, blue things about loving each other and loving God. When we left for heron and others. Enjoy the beauty of God’s creatures.

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Lessons I Learned From my Mom

by Dr. Doug Thrasher

This month, we celebrate but seeing how it benefited her has inspired me to do the Mother’s Day, and I decided that same. one of the ways I could honor my • You’re never too old to learn. When Mom was in her 70s, a Mom, who is 92 (when you’ve new Bible study was introduced at her church that extended reached that age, you don’t mind over 34 weeks and required 30–45 minutes of reading every people knowing), is by noting day and 2 and a half hours of class a week. The study was lessons I have learned from her called “DISCIPLE.” She was one of the first in her church to over the years. This is not an participate in it and completed all four years of the study. exhaustive list, but some of the Amazing!!! key ones that come to mind. • Caring for others is important. Mom never did this in flashy ways nor did she seek to draw attention to herself, but always • Stay positive. Mom has always was in the background helping others in their need. Her looked on the bright side of example taught how important this was to all of us children. Dr. Doug Thrasher is the things. She taught me to • Be frugal. Mom grew up in the Depression and learned to live Senior Pastor at Hillside United Methodist Church. look for the positives in every very inexpensively. I learned early on the importance of living He is also a member of the situation. below your means and saving. I also learned it is important to TowneLaker’s Community • Take the stumbling blocks of life be generous in giving. Board. You may contact and make them stepping stones. • Family is important and everyone contributes. There were him at dthrasher@ Overcoming obstacles was and five children in our family, and everyone had a job to do in hillsideumc.org. is a big part of her life. I have order for the household to run. I learned that it is important tried to emulate this in every for the family to spend time together, working and playing. challenge I have faced in life and • Love your husband/ wife. My parents loved each other in ministry. deeply. We saw that in many ways. Both she and Dad • People do what they want to impressed upon me the importance of a lifelong love and the do. I learned from her that people do not always do what work necessary. I work at it as well. they should do, but if they really want to do something, they’ll • Have faith in God. Probably the most important thing. This usually figure out a way. has been a constant in Mom’s life. She’s not able to go to • Make your bed. It was a practice in our house growing up that church every week now because of her health, but she gets every child had to make their bed in the morning. Only now there when she can, and even when she doesn’t, she still are scientists proving that people who make their beds are spends time in worship. more productive in life. • Say your prayers. I remember seeing Mom saying her prayers I hope every one has a Happy Mother’s Day. May God bless and reading her Bible every day. She didn’t force that on us, and be with you.

68 townelaker | May 2013 DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK

There are many exciting things happening downtown that you will find on the following pages.

The featured business for May is Brenda’s House of Flowers

townelaker | May 2013 69 downtown woodstock Brenda’s House of Flowers Spring is Here!

Brenda’s House of Flowers is always stocked with unique, colorful gifts you won’t find anywhere else. Beauty abounds at Brenda’s the entire month of May. There’s always excitement when the freshest flowers arrive. The store is stocked with seasonal cut flowers such as tulips, hydrangea, Gerber daisies, irises, peonies, dahlias and many more. If it’s not here, it’s not fresh. Customers can pick each stem, fill their own vase or select from Brenda’s hand-blown glass art. Adding spring fragrances and colors to your home only takes an instant. Remember, Mothers Day is May 12. Floral bouquets are presented by the area’s top designers. Visit www.bhoflowers.com for cut flower arrangements mom will just love. As an added bonus, customers will receive 10 percent off at a number of local restaurants by simply showing their Brenda’s receipt. Another way to delight mom is with a Brenda’s gift card. Brenda’s will pamper her as she selects a floral decoration for her favorite spot. For lasting color, customers can select from Brenda’s handmade silk and dried flower arrangements exploding with the yellows, blues, and pinks, purples and oranges of spring. Brenda’s has new homes for hummingbirds, wrens, blue jays, magpies, robins and cardinals. Spring is the best time of year for homeowners to add a birdhouse or feeder to their landscape. Let spring ignite your inner gardener. Come see the latest varieties of herbs, hanging baskets, orchids, tropical flowers, exotic houseplants and garden decorations. For those attending any special events this spring such as weddings and proms, don’t show up empty handed! Brenda’s has been helping Woodstock celebrate special occasions for more than 40 years. Stop by the new store, and the staff will make your special day even brighter Be sure to ask about Brenda’s “Always Remembered” bouquets. Brenda’s will add abundant color to the gravesites of your loved ones, and installation is always free! Springtime, prom, weddings, festivals or “just because”, count on Brenda’s!

Brenda’s House of Flowers 200 Chambers Street, Woodstock GA (770) 926-3306 www.bhoflowers.com

70 townelaker | May 2013 Advertisement May CALENDAR of events May 17 –18, 24-25 Whose Line Is It, Woodstock? Time: 7:30 p.m. May 3 Location: City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street Friday Nite Live — Tres de Mayo Information: iThink Improv Troupe will perform. Tickets will be $10 Time: 6 – 9 p.m. in advance online or $12 at door. Visit www.elmstreetarts.org or call Location: Downtown Woodstock (678) 494-4251. Information: Join the only “Tres de Mayo” celebration in the area. Sombrero optional. May 18 Latimer Hall Arts and Crafts Show May 4 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Coconut Grove Players Location: Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway Time: 2 p.m. Information: www.facebook.com/LatimerHallArtsAndCraftShow Location: City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street Information: Family-friendly variety show featuring juggler Adam May 25 – October 26 Boehmer, magician Dennis Aloia and ventriloquist Peter Hefty. Tickets Main Street Woodstock Farmer’s Market will be $10 in advance online or $12 at door. Visit www.elmstreetarts. Time: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. org or call (678) 494-4251. Location: Woodstock City Center parking lot, corner of Main Street and Towne Lake Parkway May 11 Information: For more about the Market or to become a vendor, Summer Concert Series — Little Texas (country) email Kyle Bennett at [email protected]. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location Park at City Center May 28 Information: Free. Bring a picnic or enjoy one of the many vendors Mystery Restaurant Crawl onsite. Alcohol not permitted. Visit www.woodstockconcertseries. Time: 7 – 9:45 p.m. com. Location: Walking tour, downtown Woodstock Information: Visit four local restaurants, kept a secret until the event, for $45/person. To purchase tickets, visit http://dishcrawl.com/ woodstockga.

townelaker | May 2013 71 downtown woodstock

Last Minute Makeover

by Jodi Tiberio

I love doing teacher make- go, “back to her roots. I chose to apply a chestnut brown all overs. So when Stephanie May over her hair to bring warmth back to Stephanie’s complexion. let us know she wanted to be the Listening to Stephanie’s desire to grow her hair out, I only Jodi Tiberio owns next recipient of our makeover, reshaped Stephanie’s hair and showed her how to wear it in a Branch Boutique for women in Towne Lake I was excited. She is a friend fuller wavy style that worked best for her fine hair.” and THREADS boutique of one our previous make-over “Wow!” was all I could say when I saw Stephanie after hair for men and women in recipients, Angie. Stephanie and make-up. She looked like the put-together young mom she Downtown Woodstock. saw how the transformation was wanted to be. It is not easy to take a chance and change your Contact Jodi at info@ such a success for Angie and was look, but it paid off for Stephanie, and she looks amazing! Tim shopthreads.net. excited to make a change for and I appreciate her confidence and trust in us. Here’s hoping herself. she ditches the hoodie! Stephanie is a new mom who recently lost all her baby weight and more! That is certainly an accomplishment! Comfort is key when dealing with a baby, but that doesn’t mean one has to give up style. When I met with Stephanie, she was wearing a hoodie and old jeans. This “uniform” seems somewhat typical for our makeover recipients’ casual weekend wear. Being a teacher, Stephanie has wardrobe requirements to work within, so I really wanted to find an outfit that would perform double duty for school and weekends. I picked out a pair of white Miss Me boot-cut jeans. This is the foundation for a great spring wardrobe. The perfect pair of white jeans goes with everything and looks crisp and fresh while brightening up the overall look. These jeans can be dressed up with a trendy chiffon or lace top, or they can be casual and paired with a t-shirt. We selected a muted coral knit tee from Enti, one of my favorite brands for fun simple tops. We added a pretty scarf containing all the best spring colors and a really cute pair of wedges to complete the look. The outfit looks great, giving Stephanie the style she wanted with the comfort she needs. In addition to the outfit we chose, Stephanie purchased a few other new tops so she could mix and match. Now that she was set with her outfit, I sent her to Tim Timmons at Salon Gloss to complete the makeover. Tim noted that Stephanie has very fine hair that she was growing out. “Although her hair is naturally mousy brown, she has been a blond since she was in high school. After an extensive consultation, we decided that Stephanie would

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Discovering Woodstock History

by KYLE BENNETT

For many new and longtime “On Sunday night, May 4, 1913, the residents of Woodstock, the history of the area remains a dwelling house of Mr. JH Johnston mystery. However, thanks to the organization, Preservation caught on fire at 9 p.m., and the Woodstock, the history of our Baptist church house then caught city is available for those who are interested. Preservation on fire from that building and was Woodstock is an organization burned down.” that evolved from the Woodstock Central Commission, which was established to help celebrate Kyle Bennett is the Woodstock’s centennial in 1997. the two complement each other even today. Church records director of tourism The name of the group eventually show that the new church house was insured in April of 1914. for the Woodstock changed to Preservation Today the renovated sanctuary remains intact as The Chambers Downtown Development Woodstock and it now focuses at City Center, serving as the meeting location of Woodstock’s Authority. He can be on preserving the heritage of City Council in addition to other meetings and events. It stands reached at kbennett@ woodstockga.gov. Woodstock for future generations as a monument to the combined efforts of city officials and to enjoy. For those interested other entities who recognize the importance and value of in becoming involved in the historic preservation. The Johnston House was occupied by organization, plan to attend their family members until 1978. Later, different businesses were next meeting on May 13 at 7 p.m. there, and for a few years the house was home to the Baptist at the Woodstock Visitors Center at Dean’s Store. Everyone is Church offices. Today, Salon and Spa Venessa occupies the welcome to attend! lovely home, called Woodstock’s White Columns on Main by The following fiery episode is just one example of Woodstock’s many people. ‘Tis beauty from 1913 ashes. fascinating past. In 1837, Enon Church was organized, and the For more information on Preservation Woodstock and to congregation met near the intersection of today’s Main Street learn to how you can get involved, please visit the Woodstock and Ridgewalk Parkway. In 1879, the wooden church structure Visitors Center or call (770) 924-0406. at Enon was literally moved to rest on the ground a few yards off Broad Street (now Main Street), and afterwards the name was changed to Woodstock Baptist Church. By 1891, that little church house had served its purpose, and a new edifice was constructed facing Main Street. From the church minutes, we read the next chapter of the church’s history: “On Sunday night, May 4, 1913, the dwelling house of Mr. JH Johnston caught on fire at 9 p.m., and the Baptist church house then caught on fire from that building and was burned down. The only things that were saved were the seats and a Bible.” This year marks the centennial of that event. As far as can be determined, re-building of both structures began immediately and matching brick was used so that

74 townelaker | May 2013 clothing • accessories • shoes • gifts • for him and her THREADS 500 Chambers St. • Downtown Woodstock 770-485-0744 • www.shopthreads.net

townelaker | May 2013 75 downtown woodstock Experience Elm Street – May is Full of Variety

by G. Lora Grooms

When we say we have something here for everyone at Elm Street, we are not kidding. There is so much variety this month, we even have a variety show on our stage. Woodstock’s Friday Nite Live on May 3 includes Elm Street with Teen Arts Night from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are only $5 cash at the door. Arts-minded teens have the opportunity to share G. Lora Grooms is the their creativity and then have a director for the Elm Street slice of pizza and a soda. Cultural Arts Village. On Saturday, May 4 from She has been teaching, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. there is a writing, directing and performing in the Atlanta Children’s Storybook Festival area since 1990. You can on the new Elm Street Event reach her at director@ Green, at the corner of Market elmstreetarts.org and Elm next to the Walton West Community. There will be games, crafts, food, costumed characters and much more for families to enjoy. Sponsored by our Teen Actors Guild (TAG), Cici’s Pizza, Fox Tale Book Shoppe and Hot Dog Heaven, it is an annual fundraiser for Elm Street educational programs. Also on May 4, we have The Coconut Grove Players in a CITY CENTER • WOODSTOCK family-friendly variety show at 2 p.m. on our main stage. Superb Woodstock juggler Adam Boehmer will be there, along with magician Dennis Aloia and ventriloquist Peter Hefty. This group performs all over the state and donates a portion of MAY tickets to children’s charities through business sponsorships. The third annual May Day Belly Dance Concert is happening 17, 18, 24, 25 on Sunday May 5 at 4 p.m., led by Victoria Logan. Her troupe of seasoned dancers will perform to all different styles of music Friday & Saturday with colorful costumes and sets. A portion of ticket sales is donated to local charities. 7:30pm The Lyndon Academy performs an original play, “The Magic Story Book,” at 2 p.m. Saturday May 11. The cast features students in grades three through six in a story that combines a new plot along with familiar stories such as Peter Pan and The Call or visit us on the web to learn about our Little Mermaid. And May brings Whose Line Is It, Woodstock? to the main SUMMER CAMPS stage with its particular brand of audience-inspired wacky humor. Always hilarious and always family-friendly, the troupe is led by Siobhan Brumbelow and features local improv artists Joe Lemmo, Jason Wilson, Jessica Williams, Amy McGraw, Chris ELMSTREETARTS.ORG Lafferty and Ryan Brumbelow as host. Performances are at 678.494.4251 7:30 p.m. on May 17, 18, 24 & 25. continued on page 82

76 townelaker | May 2013 WRECK THIS JOURNAL SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS Wacky and popular with all WITH A SURPRISE ages! Invisible ink, rock candy and Ages 6+, 2 day camp, $75 more! Ages 8+, 2 day camp, $75 CREATE A BOOK FOR KIDS JUGGLING CAMP Includes your own booksigning. Learn from a professional Ages 6-12, 3 day camp, $125 juggler! FANCY NANCY BRING- Ages 6+, 1 day camp, $30 YOUR-DOLL PARTY But wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to dress up! Most camps will be held Ages 3+, 1 day party, $25 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include FLIGHT SCHOOL a related book. Camp sizes are Learn how pilots fly! limited, and paid reservations Ages 6-12, 1 day camp, $35 are required. For details, Paypal options, and MORE camps and I CAN DRAW ANIMALS activities for all ages, go to: Where budding artists blossom. www.foxtalebookshoppe. Ages 8-12, 2 day camp, $75 com or come by the store.

townelaker | May 2013 77 downtown woodstock FacesandPlaces Friday Night Live 80s

Downtown Woodstock recently was the scene of big hair, neon clothing, leg warmers and Madonna look alikes! The occasion? The monthly Friday Night Live event, which for April was 80’s night! A costume contest was held, and the winners received a $100 Downtown Dollars gift certificate. Photos provided by Kyle Bennett.

Costume contest winners Jessica Wagner and Noah Lindley.

78 townelaker | May 2013 FacesandPlaces Trailfest The weather was less than inviting for an outdoor festival, but The event also coincided with SORBA’s Southern Mountain that didn’t stop many who participated in Trailfest. The event Bike Summit. The day included plenty of live music, food and was sponsored by the Greenprints Alliance and was held to recreational vendors. Photos provided by Kyle Bennett. raise funds and awareness for the trail systems in Woodstock.

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townelaker | May 2013 81 An Elegant Life Summer Weddings continued from page 36 continued from page 38 that combine to create a tableau worthy of Southern Living. floral centerpieces will always make a dramatic statement. If They remind me of a young woman’s dreams and hopes, rustic is your preference, burlap overlays can work well with most of which came true, but others that did not. They remind that style. Overlays can be added to all the tables, or if a tight me that holiday dinners served on Chinet taste just fine when budget were in play, the estate table and cake table would be a shared with loved ones. They remind me that our family began wonderful place to add this touch. The actual centerpieces are with a spirit of hope and that the foundations of my youth always an important element. The summer season has the best sustained me through the best and worst of times. flower selection than any other time of the year. Many summer Next month, we celebrate our wedding anniversary. As blooms come in a variety of vibrant colors such as roses, zinnias, part of our celebration, I think I’ll pull out the pretty china and poppies, calla lilies, ranunculus, gerbera daisies and dahlias. For crystal and serve Big Macs for dinner. What better metaphor a summer airy feel, using mostly white flowers will create that for our elegant life together? appearance; white roses, stephanotis, white phlox, hydrangeas, white calla lilies, snowball mums and Shasta daisies are all excellent choices. These flowers can all be used in the bouquets You Are Running Out of Time! and repeated in the centerpieces for a unified look. Again, the centerpieces can be displayed in many different containers. continued from page 20 For instance, lanterns, birdcages, glass cylinders, tall vases, ball jars and other options are determined by the “style” you are would consider buying may be “distressed,” vacant and/or achieving. unfurnished. Additionally, the more expensive homes have The cake and food table should not be forgotten when suffered a larger percentage reduction because there are fewer decorating for a wedding. The cake table will be in many of the buyers in the higher price points. In other words, the more couple’s photographs. A table overlay will bring the drama and expensive the home, the more they have been discounted off many times simple floral accents are all it takes to make this 2007 prices to attract buyers. table look like a million bucks. As far as the food or buffet table, The conditions are ideal for trading up if you have the equity typically just a small touch of something to include it with rest to do it. Call your Realtor for a comparative market analysis to of the décor will work. Many summer weddings like to use fruit see if you can afford to sell your home and take advantage of in their décor. Tall cylinders with lemons and limes topped with this trade up opportunity. loose flowers can work in easily. This has a light, airy and fresh appearance. The food for these warmer months should also go along with this theme. Heavy food in the summer is not always Yellow Polka Dot! the best choice. Fresh fruits, sorbets, seafood, chicken and continued from page 40 other light fanfare are typically a lighter preference. Summer bridal attire is also important. It should be light and the kind of guy she attracts, right guys? Kids are being made to elegant, but accented in colors that reflect the season. Seventy grow up faster than ever before and it is obviously important to five percent of most summer wedding gowns are strapless tell our child how beautiful they are before culture does. or sleeveless. Lighter fabrics such as linen, crepe, georgette, I like to think of modesty as a pattern that I’m starting to organdy and light silk are excellent choices. Simple jewelry help my daughters weave into their lives—a pattern that will accents work best for the warmer months like filigreed silver, become so much a part of their internal compass that it will pearls or a simple flower bloom. For a more causal affair, many enable them to freely and fully enjoy becoming the women groomsmen prefer a linen suit or even a sport jacket. For a they were designed to be. I wish for my girls to dress in a way more formal look, a morning suit, a dinner jacket or a lighter that respects their physical body, the emotional and mental weight tuxedo would fit the bill. mind, honors their family beliefs... and eventually attracts and Make your summer wedding an extraordinary celebration honors their future spouse—and she is only six. When a dad is wherever the sun might shine for you and your spouse-to-be on in, everyone wins. your very special day.

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Baptist Jewish Sunday School: 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Matthew Holst Crossroads Community Church Chabad Jewish Center www.genevaopc.org 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 592-7007 14255 Wade Green Rd NW, Ste 120 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Kennesaw, GA 30144, (678) 460-7702 Heritage Presbyterian Church Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat monthly at 11 a.m. 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Pastor: Bob Goodner Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat monthly at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan Sunday School: 10 a.m. Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church www.JewishWoodstock.com, www.Facebook.com/ 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock, (770) 710-1068 Pastor: Dr. Sid Gunter JewishCenter Pastor: Elder Larry White www.heritagepres.com www.crossroadspbc.org Congregation Ner Tamid Sixes Presbyterian Church First Baptist Church of Woodstock A Reform Jewish Temple Meeting at our Fellowship Hall at 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 (770) 345-8687, Marci, call for information 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, (770) 485-1975 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Serving the Northwest Suburbs Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Johnny M. Hunt Pastor: Dr. Lucas Pina www.fbcw.org Temple Kol Emeth www.sixeschurch.org 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta, (770) 973-3533 Hillcrest Baptist Church www.Kolemeth.net Woodstock Presbyterian Church 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth, (770) 917-9100 345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074 Sunday Alive Groups & Worship Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Messianic Jewish Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service: 6 p.m. Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m. Tikvah l’ Chaim “Hope for Life Ministries” Wednesday Services: Youth 6:30 p.m., Adults 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Cynthia Parr Pastor: Mike Maxwell 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (678) 936-4125 Saturday Hebrew Literacy & Bible Study: 10 a.m. New Victoria Baptist Church Saturday Shabbat Service: 11 a.m. Roman Catholic 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Rabbi: Gary Maxted St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Sunday Services: 11 a.m 490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009 Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m. Lutheran Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Awana/Youth: 6:30 – 8 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. & 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Pastor: John Harris Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. 1208 Rose Creek Drive www.newvicbaptist.org Pastor: Rev. Larry Niese (770) 924-7286, [email protected] www.saintmichaelcc.org South Cherokee Baptist Church Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. 7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422 Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Transfiguration Catholic Church Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Thursday Youth Activities: 6:30 p.m. 1815 Blackwell Rd. NE., Marietta, (770) 977-1442 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastors: Paul Baumgartner & Justin Ask Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. www.gslutheran.org Sunday Masses: 8 & 10 a.m. & 12 noon Pastor: Steven Lambert Sunday Spanish Mass: 2 p.m. Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) Pastor: Monsignor Patrick Bishop Episcopal 556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812 www.transfiguration.com Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road, Kennesaw, (770) 422-9114 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. United Methodist Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Stephen Constien Bascomb United Methodist Church Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 926-9755 Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. praise music, 7 p.m. Eucharist Orthodox Contemporary Service: 9 a.m. Rector: Doris Graf Smith St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church Traditional Service: 11 a.m. 2263 E. Cherokee Drive, Woodstock, (770) 485-0504 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Millie Kim 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (770) 479-1778 Priest Frederick Watson www.bascombumc.org Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.stelizabethga.org Morning Prayer: Sunday at 8:30 a.m. CITY ON A HILL United Methodist Church Rector: Kurt Wheeler Presbyterian 7745 Main Street, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Christ the Redeemer Charismatic Episcopal Church Christ Covenant Presbyterian 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 395-5003 of Woodstock (PCA) Pastor: Chris Bryant Saturday Service: 5:30 p.m. Meets in the Rec Center of Cherokee County’s South www.coahumc.org Priest: Stephen Hunter Annex, 7545 Main Street; Bldg. 200, Woodstock Pastor: Ted Lester First United Methodist Church of Woodstock Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church www.cc-pca.org 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 926-6440 2795 Ridge Road, Canton, (770) 345-6722 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Eucharist Services: 8, 9 & 11 a.m. Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Christian Education: 10 a.m. Meets in Kings Academy Church Building Over 50s meet 1st Saturday each month at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Eucharist Service: 6:30 p.m. 471 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, (770) 833-3797 Pastor: Rev. Claude Herbert Rector: James B. Stutler Sunday Services: 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.,

84 townelaker | May 2013 Hillside United Methodist Church Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta Momentum Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 924-4777 6464 Highway 92 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock, on Traditional Services: 8:25 & 11 a.m. (770) 924-9161 Hwy 92 — ½ mile east of Hwy 5 Contemporary Services: 9:25 & 11 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (678) 384-4919 Sunday Service Times: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m Pastor: Larry Tomczak www.ctkatlanta.com Pastor: Ross Wiseman Pastor: Dr. Doug Thrasher www.MomentumChurch.tv www.hillsideumc.org Christian Praise Center Northern Hills Church of Christ Liberty Hill Church 1358 Sixes Road 4563 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, (404) 579-0885 at the Mill 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 (770) 924-7532 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.christianpraisecenter.com Pastor: Ronny West Nursery available www.northernhillsfamily.org Pastor: Jamey Prickett Church at North Gate Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church www.libertyhillumc.org 9876 Main Street, Suite 250 (behind NAPA) (678) 494-2193 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Little River United Methodist Church Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. 12455 Highway 92, (770) 926-2495 Wednesday Program: 7:30 p.m. Christian Living Class: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Marc Lawson Wednesday Youth Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Bill Coady www.ngca.org Pastor: Larry H. Baker www.littleriverumc.info www.prayerandpraise.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Sixes United Methodist Church Resurrection Anglican Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, (770) 345-7644 Allatoona Ward, 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m. Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Holy Communion: Sunday 10 a.m. Auxiliary Meeting: 10:20 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Christian Education (all ages): Sunday 9 a.m. Bishop Phil Karski Pastor: Dr. Joe McKechnie Pastor: Rev. Gene Prince www.sixesumc.org www.rezwoodstock.org Woodstock Ward Sacrament Meeting: 11 a.m. Bishop Jonathan Ensign Woodstock United Methodist Church Towne Lake Community Church (TLC Church) 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 516-0371 132 North Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Church of the Messiah (Non-denominational) 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton Contemporary Family Style Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. (770) 479-5280 Messianic Jewish Fellowship (Tikvah l’Chaim): Pastor: Rev. Clalude T. Herbert Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Saturday 10 a.m. Pastor: Fred L. Goodwin The Walk — Adult Singles Worship: Saturday 6 p.m. Other Churches Celebrate Recovery: Friday 6 p.m. Cornerstone Community Church Sr. Pastor: William S. Ratliff Allen Temple, AME Church 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160 www.tlcchurch.com 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-6348 (678) 439-5108, [email protected] Prayer Time: Friday, 7:14 p.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Woodstock Christian Church Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. Pastor David Kight 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Church School: 9:45 a.m. www.ccchurchonline.org Sunday School: 9 a.m. Pastor: Carl A. Moore, Sr. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. www.allentempleame.org Dayspring Church Sunday Small Groups: 6 p.m. 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth Wednesday Meal: 6 p.m.; Worship: 6:40 p.m.; Bells Ferry Church of God (770) 516-5733 Program: 7 p.m. 6718 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 592-2956 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Lynn Eynon Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.woodstockchristian.org Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Woodstock Church of Christ Pastor: Ted Wooldridge Empowerment Tabernacle Church www.bellsferry.com 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock 219 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8838 (770) 928-7478 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Branches of Christ Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m. 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth, (770) 917-4964 Pastor: A.D. Hinton Aprenda Ingles Gratis (Free ESL): Lunes 7 — 9 p.m. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com Ministro: Rafael Uzcategui, (770) 926-8271 Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Matt Amos Pastor: Steve Pettit Faith Family Church www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org www.branchesofchrist.com 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth (770) 926-4560 Woodstock Church of the Nazarene BridgePointe Church Sunday Service: 10 a.m. 874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499 233 Arnold Mill Road Suite 400, (770) 517-2977 Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 am Pastor: Tommy White Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays Student Ministry 6-12th grade: 6:30pm Wednesday Program: 7 p.m. His Hands Church Pastor: Mat Garcia Pastor: Lewis Stark 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock www.bridgepointechurch.org www.wcnga.com (770) 405-2500 Party on Sunday: 10 a.m. Woodstock Community Church www.hishandschurch.com Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 237 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8990 101 Rope Mill Road Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Love Community Church Pastor: Greg Michael (770) 591-7304 5598 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth Saturday Worship: 11 a.m. (404) 663-1828 Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Donna T. Lucas Pastor: Jonathan Williamson

townelaker | May 2013 85 reference TOWNE LAKE AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations Woodstock Community Business Association Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry. Meeting: Second Monday at 12 noon Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 American Business Women’s Association, Location: Tuscany, 250 Cinema Way www.papaspantry.org Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter Contact: [email protected] Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Pet Buddies Food Pantry has pet food collection bin Contact: Jacqueline Miller Van Hook, at TowneLaker offices. (678) 493-3618 Charitable Organizations www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

Cherokee Area Business Connection Ahimsa House help for victims of domestic violence Safe Kids Cherokee County — Call for an Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. who need help getting their pets to safety. appointment for free child safety seat Contact: Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687 Contact: 24-hr, (404) 452-6248, Info (404) 496-4038 inspections. www.ahimsahouse.org Contact: (770) 721-7808 Cherokee Financial Women International www.cherokeesafekids.org Contact: Mitzi Saxon, (770) 479-3400 Chance Afrika Contact: Eric Mwangi, Exec. Dir., Cherokee Toastmasters [email protected], (770) 256 2280, Civic Organizations Meeting: Every Wednesday from 12 noon www.chanceafrika.org Location: 7745 Main Street, Woodstock AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone 50+ Contact: Laury Beesley, (678) 642-3110 Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. Meeting: Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. www.CherokeeToastmasters.com Anna Crawford Children’s Center and Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Parents HELP Contact: Rich, (770) 926-1944 Empowered Women Through Synergy Location: 319 Lamar Haley Pkwy., Canton Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 8.30 a.m. Contact: Amy Economopolous, (770) 592-9779 American Legion Post 316 Location: J Christopher’s in Downtown Woodstock www.cherokeechildadvocates.org Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Shahida Baig 678-445-3900 Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) Facebook: Empowered Women Through Synergy Arnold Mill Road Contact: (770) 928-5115 Contact: Irma Martin, (678) 662-2366 No Fee Referral Network Woodstock [email protected] Meeting: Every Monday morning at 7:30 am www.cchumanesociety.org Junior Service League of Woodstock Location: IHOP 8979 Hwy 92 Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7pm. www.meetup.com/No-Fee-Referral-Network- CCHS Thrift Store located at 5900 Bells Ferry Location: Collective Co-Cop, 105 E. Main Street, Woodstock Road, Acworth, (770) 592-8072, accepts donations and sells used household items to raise Ste. 126 in Downtown Woodstock North Georgia Referral Network money for CCHS. Contact: 24 hour info line: (770) 592-3535 Meeting: Every Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. Location: J. Christophers, 315 Chambers Street Companion Animal Connection Pilot Club of Cherokee County Contact: (770) 592-5990 Contact: (678) 493-9847 Contact: Lynda Goodwin, (770) 393-1766, Lynda www.cacadopt.petfinder.com @edgoodwinassociates.com The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Feed My Lambs, Inc. Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Contact: [email protected] Rotary Club of Towne Lake Contact: Edeline Dryden (678) 789-6158 www.feedmylambs.net Meeting: Every Thursday at 12 noon (lunch) www.thejoyofconnecting.com Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Funds 4 Furry Friends helps those in need with Contact: Ivan Garcia (770) 926-0105 Together We Rise food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. pets. Location: Featherstone’s at Towne Lake Hills Rotary Club of Woodstock Contact: Gina Jeter, (770) 842-8893 Contact: Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280 Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. www.funds4furryfriends.com Location: IHOP on Highway 92 Towne Lake Business Association Contact: Gary Floyd, (404) 506-6878, Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia Meeting: Third Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. [email protected] Contact: (770) 345-1024 Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Website: www.habitat-ncg.org Contact: (770) 615-3350 Sewrifics of Cherokee www.tlba.org Hope Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. Meeting: Third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact: (770) 924-0864, [email protected] Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, Canton Towne Lake PowerCore Team www.hopectr.com Contact: Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335 Meeting: Every Friday at 7:15 — 8:45 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hospice Advantage needs volunteers. Hills South Cherokee Optimist Club Contact: (770) 218-1997 Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Contact: Marc Replogle, (770) 952-5000, X20 www.hospiceadvantage.com (404) 816-3377 Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 926-3522 www.powercore.net iCOR helping orphans, seeks volunteers. Contact: Lily Colgate, (404) 992-8155 Women of Woodstock www.iCORorphans.com Towne Lake Optimist Club Meeting: First & Third Wednesday. Meeting: Every Wednesday at 12 noon Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills MUST Ministries Location: Eagle Watch Golf Club Contact: [email protected] Contact: Kendall Jones, (770) 479-5397 Contact: Matt Halloran, (404) 307-8001, www.womenofwoodstock.com [email protected]

86 townelaker | May 2013 Woodstock Jaycees Cherokee County Arts Center CASA for Children Inc. provides child advocacy to Meeting: First Tuesday & Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: 94 North Street, Canton abused and neglected children through trained Location: 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: (770) 704-6244 community volunteers. Contact: (404) 690-4452 www.CherokeeArts.org Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 www.casaforchildren.org Cherokee County Saddle Club Woodstock Lions Club www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee County Family Child Care Association Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Location: New Victoria Baptist Church Cherokee Co. Social Adventures Group Contact: (770) 906-2958 www.TCCSAG.org Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. Woodstock Masons Lodge #246 F. & A.M., Inc. Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller Contact: Marie Blackwell, (770) 378-0759, Meeting: Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. hockey [email protected] Location: Corner of Air Acres Way & Arnold Mill Rd. Website: www.cherokeehockey.org www.fosteroradopt.org Contact: [email protected] Cherokee Music Teachers Association C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock Contact: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701 Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. www.cherokeemta.org Meeting: Every Wednesday at 12 noon Contact: [email protected] Location: Folks Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association Georgia Canines for Independence Contact: Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158 Website: www.cherokeelacrosse.com www.gcidogs.org Contact: (404) 824-4637 Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Crossfit OW D Club Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Meeting: Daily for the “Work Out of the Day” Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Location: Woodstock Senior Center Contact: www.crossfitgarage.com Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact: Andrew Yrabedra, (404) 663-4663 (nursery available) Les Marmitons is for men interested in culinary arts. Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Marietta Location: Chattahoochee Tech Contact: Jeannie, (770) 919-9275 Political Organizations Contact: Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197 Cherokee County Democrat Party Jewish Havurah Meeting: Second Thursday at 7 p.m. Neighbors & Newcomers of Towne Lake Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687 Location: Holly Springs Train Depot Contact: Ellen Kayton, (678) 494-6005 www.cherokeedems.com www.nntl.org La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: First Tuesday at 10 a.m. & Cherokee County Republican Party Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation Third Wed. 7p.m. Meeting: First Saturday at 9 a.m. Breakfast organization. Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church served Location: Wildlife Action, 2075 Kellogg Creek Contacts: Marguerite, (678) 315-7686 Location: Lodge at BridgeMill, 10451 Bells Ferry Road Contact: WLA Office, (770) 924-7464 Megan, (770) 517-0191 Contact: (678) 809-1411 www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com MOMS Club Towne Lake — 30188-30189 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots https://sites.google.com/site/ Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli (770)592-6545 Support Organizations momscluboftownelakewoodstock/ Adoption/Infertility Support Group Email: [email protected] Republican Women of Cherokee County Meeting: First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Meeting: Call for times & location MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Location: 9910 Hwy 92 (Headquarters) Meeting: Second & Fourth Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Contact: Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131 Contact: (404) 747-3353, (678) 520-2236 Location: Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy www.rwccga.com Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Contact: (770) 924-4777 Meeting: First Thursday at 7 p.m. Spirit of Success Career Clothing Connection Location: Atria, 1000 Professional Way Provides professional business attire at no cost. Recreation & Hobbies Contact: Atria Woodstock, (770) 926-0119 Contact: (770) 956-0711. Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Autism Parent Support Group Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group Location: Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, Meeting: Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Meeting: Second & Fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. www.artsalliancega.org Location: Cherokee County Community Service Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Center, BridgeMill Fire Station, Canton Contact: Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899 Blue Skies Laughter Club Contact: Sharon Jones, (770) 345-6551 Meeting: Every Wednesday 7 — 8 p.m. Towne Lake Area Moms Group Location: Northside-Cherokee Medical Offices Breast Cancer Support Group www.TowneLakeArea.com 100 Stoneforest Dr., 1st floor conf. room Meeting: First Thursday of each month Contact: Craig Whitley (404) 520-0221 Time: 10 a.m. — 12 noon www.addlaughter.com Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Send any Club & Organization Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Center Meeting Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Contact: (404) 843-1880 updates to Location: William G. Long Senior Center, [email protected] 223 Arnold Mill Road Canadian Women’s Club www.cherokeehams.com Contact: Lesley Frappier, [email protected] Deadline: May 10

townelaker | May 2013 87 reference ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS

United States Government District Attorney Shannon Wallace (770) 479-1488 President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 Clerk of Courts Patty Baker (678) 493-6511 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 fax: (202) 456-2461 www.whitehouse.gov Cherokee County Board of Commissioners www.cherokeega.com 1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton, GA 30114 (678) 493-6000 Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 fax: (678) 493-6001 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340, Atlanta, GA 30339 GA: (770) 763-9090 Commissioners: http://chambliss.senate.gov L.R. “Buzz” Ahrens (R) Chairman Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 [email protected] 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 Harry Johnston (R) District 1 http://isakson.senate.gov [email protected] Ray Gunnin (R) District 2 Rep. Tom Price (R) District 6 (202) 225-4501 85-C Mill St., Suite 300 Roswell, GA 30075 GA: (770) 565-4990 [email protected] http://tom.house.gov Brian Poole (R) District 3 Rep. Rob Woodall (R) District 7 (202) 225-4272 [email protected] 75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 GA: (770) 232-3005 Jason Nelms (R) District 4 http://woodall.house.gov [email protected]

State Government Cherokee County Coroner Governor Nathan Deal (R) (404) 652-7003 Earl W. Darby (770) 735-8055 203 State Capitol, 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office www.cherokeega-sheriff.org www.gov.georgia.gov Sheriff Roger Garrison (R) (678) 493-4100 498 Chattin Drive Canton, GA 30115 fax: (678) 493-4228 Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R) District 14 (404) 656-0034 [email protected] [email protected] Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sen. Brandon Beach (R) District 21 (404) 463-1378 [email protected] Sonya Little (678) 493-6400 2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114 fax: (678) 493-6420 Sen. Jack Murphy (R) District 27 (770) 887-1960 [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] fax: (770) 205-0602 Woodstock Annex (770) 924-4099 155 Towne Lake Pkwy, Woodstock, GA 30188 Rep. Michael Caldwell (R) District 20 (678) 523-8570 [email protected] Cherokee County School Board www.cherokee.k12.ga.us Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo (770) 479-1871 Rep. Scot Turner (R) District 21 (678) 576-2644 221 West Main St., Canton, GA 30114 fax: (770) 479-1236 [email protected] [email protected]

Rep. Calvin Hill (R) District 22 (404) 463-7778 Kelly Marlow (R) District 1 (770) 721-6298 x4369 [email protected] [email protected] Patsy Jordan (R) District 2 (770) 893-2970

Cherokee County Courts [email protected] Superior Court: Michael Geist (R) District 3 (404) 462-4950 Chief Judge David Cannon Jr. (678) 493-6270 [email protected] Judge Jackson Harris (678) 493-6260 Judge Ellen McElyea (678) 493-6240 Janet Read (R) Chair (770) 516-1444 [email protected] State Court: Rick Steiner (R) District 4 (770) 721-4398, x4370 Chief Judge Clyde J. Gober, Jr. (678) 493-6480 [email protected] Judge W. Alan Jordan (678) 493-6490 Judge A. Dee Morris (678) 493-6480 Rob Usher (R) District 5 (770) 928-0341 [email protected] Magistrate Court: Robert Wofford (R) District 6 (Vice-Chair) (770) 345-6256 Chief Judge James E. Drane III (R) (678) 493-6431 [email protected] Judge Gregory Douds (678) 493-6431 City of Woodstock Probate Court: Mayor Donnie Henriques (770) 592-6017 e-mail: [email protected] Judge Keith Wood (R) (678) 493-6160 Juvenile Court: Towne Lake Residential and Commercial Owners’ Association (Covenant enforcement issues — all Towne Lake common areas) Chief Judge John B. Sumner (678) 493-6250 Douglas Properties (770) 926-3086 Judge Anthony Baker (678) 493-6280 117 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188

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Public Schools Oak Grove Elementary School Harvest Baptist School Ace 6118 Woodstock Road, Acworth 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth 3921 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs (770) 974-6682 Principal: Jamie Smithey (770) 345-2005 Principal: Les Conley (770) 974-9091 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/oakgrove-es www.harvestbaptist.org www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ aceacademy Polaris Evening School Holdheide Education K-2 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, 5234 Old Highway 5, Woodstock Bascomb Elementary School Woodstock (770) 926-1662 Principal: Tammy Dorsten (770) 516-2292 1335 Wyngate Parkway, Woodstock Administrator: Bob Hahn www.MyGiftedKids.org (770) 592-1091 www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/polaris Principal: Ruth Flowers Lyndon Academy www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ Woodstock High School bascomb-es 485 Toonigh Rd., Woodstock 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive (770) 926-0166 Woodstock, (770) 592-3500 Carmel Elementary School Headmaster: Linda Murdock Principal: Dr. Paul Weir www.lyndonacademy.org 2275 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-hs (770) 926-1237 North Cobb Christian School Principal: Keith Bryant Woodstock Middle School 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive (770) 975-0252 carmel-es Woodstock (770) 592-3516 Headmaster: Todd Clingman Principal: Mark Smith www.ncchristian.org Chapman Intermediate School www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-ms 6500 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock Omega Academy (770) 926-6424 Private Schools (770) 792-7431 Principal: Susan McCarthy www.omegalearningcenter.com www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ Cherokee Christian Academy and chapman-es Shiloh Hills Christian School Cherokee Christian High School 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock Cherokee Charter Academy (770) 926-7729 2126 Sixes Road, Canton (678) 494-5464, www.cherokeechristian.org Administrator: John D. Ward (678) 385-7322 High School Principal: Rod Kirby www.shilohhills.com Principal: Vanessa Suarez Middle School Principal: Hal Scripka cherokeecharter.org Elementary School: Robert Lester St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street, Marietta E. T. Booth Middle School Furtah Preparatory School (770) 428-3328 6550 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 5496 Highway 92, Acworth Principal: Patricia Allen (770) 926-5707 (678) 574-6488, www.furtahprep.org www.stjosephschool.org Principal: Dawn Weinbaum Headmaster: Fred Furtah www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ etbooth-ms

Etowah High School Cherokee County School District 6565 Putnam Ford Road, Woodstock 2012-2013 Calendar at a Glance (770) 926-4411 May 22 Last day of School Principal: Keith Ball www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ Graduation atFirst Baptist Church of Woodstock etowah-hs Etowah High School Friday, May 24 at 4 p.m. Woodstock High School Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m. Kleven Boston Elementary School 105 Othello Drive, Woodstock Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com (770) 924-6260 Aspen: https://sis.cherokee.k12.ga.us/aspen/home.do Principal: Ms. Joey Moss School District Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/boston-es

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Towne Lake Area Homes Sold in march

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For Rent Home Services pet sitting Hilton Head Condo June 29 - July 6. 2 bedrom/2.5 Woodstock Appliance Repair Company. We bath, great for families. Walk to beach. Fourth repair all major brands and models. Kitchen and floor. Call Missy at 770-928-7057, leave message. laundry! FREE estimates, service call, travel charges -WITH REPAIR. $10 off any repair! Visit us at: www.tomarcollc.com. Call us: 770-875-9934. Garage sale

Towne Lake Hills South Community Garage Sale. Music May 3 & 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guitar Lessons in Towne Lake 10 years teaching experience — all ages and styles. Call Christian, Home Services (810) 599-2371, www.woodstockguitarlessons. Does your lawn need mowing? I can help. Call com. or text Nick at 678-276-9469. DJ Service , Any Occasion “Starting at $150.00 JoAnn’s Pet Sitting. Loving and reliable in-home 15 years experience. 770-485-0441. pet care. Bonded and Insured. Since 2004. 770- Penny Clean “One Woman Show” moving and 617-0221. www.joannspetsitting.com deep cleaning available on weekends. Over 25 years experience, reasonable rates. Licensed, bonded and insured. Free estimates. (678) 494- Photography services 3602. RPM Photography: No shoot too big, no shoot Expert Gun Cleaning Service. I will professionally Under Pressure Power Washing, LLC. “Driveways, too small. [email protected], clean ANY firearm at our location. Call Chris @ Decks, Sidewalks — Insured — Free estimates 404-751-8070, www.rpmsnapshot.com. 678-602-2236. 678-672-9375 or 678-777-6570. uppwashing@ gmail.com

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townelaker | May 2013 91 reference COMMUNITY INFORMATION Emergency — 911 • TowneLaker • (770) 516-7105

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce (770) 345-0400 Parks and Recreation: BridgeMill Athletic Club (770) 345-5500 Cherokee County Government: Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA (770) 591-5820 Animal Shelter (770) 345-7270 Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (770) 924-7768 Business Licenses (770) 721-7810 www.crpa.net Clean & Beautiful Commission (770) 517-7650 Cherokee Soccer Association (770) 704-0187 Commissioners (678) 493-6000 www.cherokeesoccer.com Courthouse (770) 479-1953 Eagle Watch Golf Club (770) 591-1000 Engineering Office (Traffic Signals) (678) 493-6077 Hobgood Park (770) 924-7865 Extension Office (770) 479-0418 North Atlanta Soccer Assoc. (770) 926-4175 Jury Phone (770) 479-9011 www.nasa-ga.org Justice Center (Courts, Judges, etc.) (770) 479-1953 SCRA Park (770) 926-5672 Planning & Zoning (678) 493-6101 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club (770) 592-9969 Senior Services (770) 345-5312 Wildlife Action, Inc. (800) 753-2264 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (678) 493-6120 Taxes: Pets: License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Animal Control (678) 493-6200 Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Voter Registration (770) 479-0407 CatSnip (low cost spay & neuter) www.atlantaanimalalliance.com Cherokee County Animal Shelter — Adoptions (770) 345-7270 Children/Family: Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 Anna Crawford Children’s Center (770) 345-8100 www.cchumanesociety.org Cherokee County Boys & Girls Club (770) 720-7712 Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Cherokee Family Violence Center (770) 479-1804 Funds4Furry Friends (770) 842-8893 Cherokee Focus (770) 345-5483 Lost Pets Go to www.townelaker.com. click on lost and found pet Child Support Enforcement (770) 720-3581 button to report missing pet Department of Family & Children Services (770) 720-3610 Pet Buddies Food Pantry www. petbuddiesfoodpantry.org The Hope Center (770) 924-0864 SPARE (Sterilizing Pets And Reducing Euthanasia) (770) 928-5120 MUST Cherokee Ministries (770) 479-5397 Second Chance Dog Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org Papa’s Pantry (770) 591-4730 Post Office (Woodstock) www.usps.com (800) 275-8777 Driver’s Licenses (Tues — Sat) (678) 413-8400 Recycling Center (770) 516-4195 Fire Department (District 1, Station 20) (770) 926-7155 Sheriff’s Department (678) 493-4100 Georgia State Patrol (770) 205-5400 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org Georgia Sex Offender Registry Health Department (770) 345-7371 www.cherokeega-sheriff.org/offender/offender.htm Utilities: Hospitals: Atlanta Gas Light Co. (770) 907-4231 Kennestone Hospital (770) 793-5000 www.aglc.com North Fulton Hospital (770) 751-2500 A T & T (404) 780-2355 Northside Hospital — Cherokee (770) 720-5100 www.bellsouth.com Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority (770) 479-1813 Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines: Comcast (770) 926-0334 Battered Women Hotline (770) 479-1703 Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 Drug Tip Line (Cherokee Co. Sheriff) (770) 345-7920 Poison Control Center — Atlanta (404) 616-9000 www.cobbemc.com Outside Metro Atlanta (800) 222-1222 Georgia Power www.georgiapower.com Probate Court Information Line (770) 704-2610 Rite-Call (Child Medical Problems) (404) 250-KIDS Urgent Care Facility Sexual Assault & Family Violence Center (770) 428-2666 Wellstar Urgent Care (678) 494-2500

Libraries: www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org Woodstock, City of: (in Towne Lake, only applies to Avonlea, Deer Run, Rose Creek (770) 591-1491 ParkView, Paces and certain annexed commercial parcels) R.T. Jones (770) 479-3090 . www.woodstockga.gov Woodstock (770) 926-5859 City Hall (770) 592-6000 Fire Department (770) 926-2302 Non-Emergency 911 (770) 479-3117 Police Information (770) 592-6030

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townelaker | May 2013 93 Advertisers Directory Support Local Business Owners and this Magazine Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in the TowneLaker

ATTorneys/Legal Services Towne Lake Family Chiropractic 68 Health & Beauty (770) 592-1877, www.townelakechiro.com Burns & Speights, PC 19 Azure Salon & Spa 48 (770) 956-1400, www.bsgalaw.com Churches (770) 345-8280 Debranski & Associates, LLC 7 Empowerment Tabernacle Church 19 Gossip Salon 77 (770) 926-1957, ext 306 (770) 928-7478 (770) 924-4005, GossipHairSalon.net 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock Hartman Imbriale Attorneys 80 Jyl Craven Hair Design 47 (678) 445-7423, www.hartman-imbriale.com New Victoria Baptist Church 67 (770) 345-9411, www.jylcraven.com 145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 200 (770) 926-8448, www.newvicbaptist.org 6659 Bells Ferry Road Hair Quarters 31 Merino & Associates Back Cover (770) 516-9094 (770) 874-4600 Computers Cherokee Computer Guys 3 Perfect Touch Nail & Spa 5 (678) 749-7200 (678) 445-0011 Automotive www.ccrguys.com 2045 Towne Lake Parkway Aspen Falls Auto Spa 38 Salon & Spa Venéssa 75 6390 Bells Ferry Road Dentists/Orthodontists (770) 591-2079, salonvenessa.com (770) 591-3630 Fountain View Dentistry 45 (770) 926-0000, www.fountainviewsmiles.com Salon Gloss 73 C&T Auto Service 46 1816 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 200, Suite A (678) 483-8900, www.SalonGloss.biz (770) 926-476, 9336 Main Street (770) 928-5940, 2348-B Bascomb-Carmel Road Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 35, 49 Skin Essentials by Marilyn 53 (770) 926-9260 (770) 928-1314 Chevron at Hobgood Park 53 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com 5195 Towne Lake Parkway 1816 Eagle Drive Suite 200-C The Sanctuary on Main 75 (770) 365-5106 Christian Brothers Automotive 62 S. Bruce O’Neal, DDS 29 (770) 926-4500 (770) 924-8848 The Sundance Massage Center 43 1930 Eagle Drive, Woodstock (678) 591-5066 Spillane Orthodontics 36 www.SundanceMassageCenter.com Towne Lake’s Carwash & Detail 35, 63 (770) 928-4747 (770) 592-8102 www.SpillaneOrtho.com www.townelakescarwashanddetail.com 335 Parkway 575, Suite 200, Woodstock Home Improvement/Repair & Service 1490 Towne Lake Parkway Thad Baird & Tyler Baird, DMD 19, 35 A-1 Concrete Leveling 17 (770) 517-0444, www.BairdFamilyDentistry.com (770) 591-6500, www.A1Atlanta.net Banking/Financial Services Bryan Plumbing Services 8 Best Possible Mortgage Back Cover Towne Lake Family Dentist Inside Back Cover (770) 826-5277 (404) 456-2317 (770) 591-7929, www.RayMorganDMD.com 120 N. Medical Pkwy, Building 200, Suite 100 Coleman Home Services 3 Citadel Professional Services, LLC Inside Front (770) 294-9667 (770) 952-6707 Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 53 www.ColemanHomeServices.com 225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw (678) 224-5722 www.ChildrensDentistWoodstock.com 250 Parkbrooke Place Suite 250, Woodstock Dr. Fixit, Ph.D. 37 Cleaning Services (770) 974-2390 Williams Orthodontics 77 Carpet Dry-Tech 59 (770) 592-5554 Eastridge Plumbing 81 (678) 368-5991 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com (770) 516-2977, www.eastridgeplumbing.com Noble Services 35, 40 Exact Comfort Air Cond. & Heating, Inc. 49 (770) 363-0303 Education / Instruction / Coaching (770) 912-0552, www.exactcomfort.com www.nobleservicesga.com Bascomb UMC Preeschool 21 Georgia Floors 34 The Midas Touch Pressure Washing 37 (770) 926-0397 (770) 516-3227 (404) 625-0117 1105 Parkside Lane Suite 1338, Woodstock Bits, Bytes & Bots 23 (770) 826-0449 Hammocks Heating & Air 59 Chiropractors (770) 794-0428 Hillside UMC Preschool 35 Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 61 Handy Handyman, The 29 (770) 516-9900 Park View Montessori School 46 (404) 316-1490 www.discoverrehab.com (770) 926-0044 Mr. Junk 48 Dr. Kristie Pszczola 30 The Goddard School 37 678-MR-Junk1 (770) 517-5610, www.DrKristie.net (770) 516-0880 Nelson Exteriors 17 Optimum Health 13 Music Together 17 (678) 283-8171 (770) 516-7477 (678) 613-2048 2360 Towne Lake Parkway Pike’s Professional Painting 31 www.optimumhealthrehab.com Towne Lake Driving School 61 (770) 516-0045 (678) 494-2200

94 townelaker | May 2013 Plumbing Doctor, The 30 Georgia Urology, Dr. Shaya Taghechian 3 Recreation and Fitness (770) 516-9000 (678) 494-9201, www.gaurology.com Bowen’s Tiger Rock Academy 5 R&D Mechanical 35 Innovative Health & Wellness 9 (770) 516-4883 (770) 917-1795, www.randdmechanical.net (770) 926-4646 www.innovativehealthandwellness.net Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 76 Roswell Woodstock Plumbing 7 (678) 494-4251 (770) 663-0600 Marietta Plastic Surgery Cover, 50, 51 (678) 494-2380 Escalade Indoor Rock Climbing Gym 8 Whitty Siding & Exteriors 20 149 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 104, Woodstock (770) 794-1575, www.escaladegym.com (678) 414-1947, [email protected] 3694 Kennesaw S. Industrial Dr, Kennesaw whittysidingandexteriors.com Northside Hospital – Cherokee 11 www.northside.com Etowah Eagles Football 57 Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Northside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 35 Etowah Eagles Tip-off Club 20 Evergreen Grounds 33 (770) 928-0016 (770) 262-2190 The Max 5 Pearle Vision 43 (678) 324-6245 Landscape Matters 31 (770) 592-7100 (770) 403-5813 9801 Highway 92, Woodstock Woodstock Wolverines 59 www.landscapemattersinc.com Plastic Surgery Center of the South 42 Restaurants/Food & Drink North Georgia Retaining Walls, Landscaping & (770) 421-1242 Concrete 9 BeesKnees Co-op Shop 33 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net (678) 402-5072 (770) 591-4000, www.beeskneesshop.com www.northgaretainingwalls.com Progressive Audiology Center Inc. 57 Butchers Block 48 (770) 592-4744, (706) 253-7244 Overstreet Lawn Care 29 (770) 517-2225 (770) 861-7272 Psychologist John R. Lutz, PhD 19 Event Wise Catering 33 (770) 592-9065, www.johnromanlutz.com RPM Landscape & Pavers 37 (678) 386-9593, www.eventwisecatering.com (770) 597-5175 Rausch Family Practice 5 www.rpmlandscapeandpavers.com Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills 53 (678) 384-7305 (770) 926-6097 TruGreen Lawn Service 17 Rebound Physical Therapy 35, 39 (770) 974-6267 Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill 77 (678) 445-9799 (770) 926-6778, www.firestonerestaurants.com Miscellaneous 120 Chambers Street Shefa Wellness & Urgent Care Centers 61 Canton Festival of the Arts 53 (678) 245-6244 Frankfurt Doner & Fine Meats 43 2000 Village Professional Dr. Suite 200, Canton (678) 401-4991, www.fdoner.com Papa’s Pantry 37 6845 Highway 92 Towne Lake Family Pharmacy 29 Towne Lake Business Association 30 (770) 635-7697 FREIGHT Kitchen and Tap 75 (770) 924-0144, www.freightkitchen.com Pest Control Village Podiatry 63 251 E. Main Street (770) 928-9263 Any Pest Inside Front 1198 Buckhead Crossing, Suite D. (678) 888-0035 Papa P’s 8 www.anypest.com (770) 592-3100 Wellstar 1 (770) 956-STAR, wellstar.org/doctors Mosquito Authority 27 Small Cakes — A Cupcakery 9

(678) 294-7597, BugsBite.com 2035 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 110 Woodstock Physical Therapy 32 (678) 324-1910 (770) 516-9191 Pied Piper Pest Control 29 Tuscany 49 Photographers Pet/Veterinarian Services & Supplies (678) 453-0888 Kim Bates Photography 31 250 Cinema Way Animal Atlanta 33 www.KBPhotoArt.com (770) 591-0007 Retailers Ruffhouse Photography 63 Animal Hospital of Towne Lake 35, 41 Branch Boutique 5 (770) 639-3146 (770) 591-9500 (770) 517-1505 www.ruffhousephotography.com Cherokee County Animal Shelter 83 Brenda’s House of Flowers 70 Studio 7 Photography 81 (770) 345-7270 200 Chambers Street, Woodstock GA (770) 685-7391, www.studio7hub.com 1015 Univeter Road, Canton (770) 926-3306, www.bhoflowers.com Real estate & related services South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital 21 DISMERO 71 (770) 924-6746 Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson Back Cover 470 Chambers Street, Woodstock (404) 954-2486 (678) 398-4008 Physicians and Medical Services www.kurtandsheila.com Fox Tale Book Shoppe 77 Cherokee Internal Medicine 49 Prudential Georgia Realty 40 (770) 516-9989 (678) 238-0301 (770) 365-6193, (678) 494-2953 Gifted Ferret, The 33 Cobb Wellness & Aesthetics 9 Skyline Properties Group 57 www.TheGiftedFerret.com (770) 649-0094, www.cwaesthetics.com (678) 978-1858, www.skylinepropetiesga.com 1905 Woodstock Road, Roswell Threads 75 (770) 485-0744, www.shopthreads.net

townelaker | May 2013 95 Animals & Pets Medical & Dental

Animal Atlanta 33 Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 61 Family Chiropractic & Wellness 30 Automotive Marietta Plastic Surgery 51 Aspen Falls Auto Spa 38 Optimum Health 13 C&T Auto Service 46 Pearle Vision 43 Christian Brothers Automotive 62 Towne Lake’s Carwash and Detail 63 Plastic Surgery Center of the South 42 Shefa Wellness & Urgent Care 61 Cleaning & Home Services Towne Lake Family Dentistry Inside Back Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 53 Carpet Dry Tech 59 Mr. Junk 48 Restaurants/Food & Retail

Health & Beauty Bees Knees Co-op Shop 33 Butchers Block 48 Azure Salon & Spa 48 Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza and Grill 77 Bowen’s Tiger Rock Acdemy 5 Frankfurt Doner 43 Hair Quarters 31 Papa P’s 8 Innovative Health & Wellness 9 The Gifted Ferret 33 Perfect Touch Nail and Spa 5 Tuscany Italian Restaurant 49 Sundance Massage Center 43 Schools/Education Home & Garden Bascomb UMC Preschool 21 Towne Lake Driving School 61 Eastridge Plumbing 81 Exact Comfort Air Cond. & Heating 49 Evergreen Grounds 33 Georgia Floors 34 Hammock’s Heating & Air 59 Landscape Matters 31 Nelson Exteriors 17 Overstreet Lawn Care 29 Roswell Woodstock Plumbing 7 The Plumbing Doctor 30

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