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September 2017 Volume 4, Issue 11
14 At the Concert
Music fans enjoy Gump Fiction.
16 Fishing at Dupree
Woodstock park gets facelift with stocked lake, boardwalk.
18 Cherokee In Photos
Office of Economic Development unveils the Circuit, contest winners.
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20 Art on the Green
Annual event connects residents with music, crafts and fun.
24 Back-to-School Smiles Photos show happy students heading back to school.
40 Schmooza Palooza
County businesses gather to share the latest products and services.
54 Heart and Soul
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14 Contributing Writers
In Every Issue
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Ann Garvin
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Around Woodstock
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Dr. James Haley
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Celebrations
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Cherokee Office of Economic Development 18
Dr. Scott Harden
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Community News
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Mark Kissel
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Christopher Brazelton 23
Dr. Sarah Licht
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Everyday Angels
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Sharon Breunig
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Rob Macmillan
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Woodstock Dining Guide 42
Stacy Brown
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Preston Pooser
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Community Calendar 52
Michael Caldwell
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Premier Group
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Recent Home Sales
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Dr. Jennifer Dattolo
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Susan Schulz
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Library Events
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Madison Erceg
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Robert Tidwell
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School News
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Claire Frost
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Tim Timmons
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Directory of Advertisers 63
Don Akridge Fellowship of Christian Athletes impacts middle, high school students. Bill Bingham
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AROUND WOODSTOCK The
People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Woodstock
It is Scavenger Hunt Time!
The 5th annual Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt is underway through Sept. 16. Participants can stop by the visitor center at 8588 Main St. or check www.visitwoodstockga.com for the list, which includes 100 venues in the downtown area. Participants are asked to take photos of each location as proof they’ve successfully solved the clues. Teams will be competing to win a $100 Downtown Dollars Gift Certificate and other prizes donated by downtown merchants. The top five teams will win prizes and all teams that solve at least 25 clues are entered for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate.
What’s New
Temi’s Cakery offers breakfast and lunch
items as well as cupcakes and specialty order cakes at their new location, 300 Village Centre Drive, Suite 104, in Woodstock. 706-421-2459. www.temiscakerywoodstock.com.
Garlik Grill offers fresh Mediterranean food, halal and healthy appetizers, salads, soups, wraps, kabobs, desserts and drinks. The address is 12910 Highway 92, Suite 105, Woodstock. 470-787-2200. www.garlikgrill.com. Atlanta-area real estate investor Paul Shailendra, president of SG Property Services, has purchased Towne Lake Overview, a medical building at 100 Stoneforest Drive. Towne Lake Overview is 52,000 square feet and will be used primarily for doctors’ offices and clinics. Shailendra serves on various statewide civic and educational boards, including the board of directors of Georgia Tech’s Athletic Association.
What’s Coming
Steven and Catherine Davis are opening a take-out, limited service Partners II Pizza in the spot of Barrel and Barley Craft Beer Market at 8600 Main St. Barrel and Barley owner Zach Yurchuck announced on Facebook recently that Beer and Barley won’t be re-opening as originally planned. Partners II Pizza will serve specialty pizzas by the slice and pie, including a loaded baked potato pizza that Partners is known for. The restaurant will have seating and bar space for patrons to enjoy their meal, beer and wine.
Lidl is opening a Woodstock location on Highway 92 near Trickum Road. Construction will begin this fall or early winter, according to City Manager Jeff Moon. The 36,000-square-foot grocery store should be open in early 2018. www.lidl.com. Rainbow Child Care Center is set to open this fall at 6233 Holly Springs Parkway, Woodstock, serving ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Featuring a gymnasium, splash pad, before and after-school programs, summer camp, entry door code system and all-inclusive programs. 800-905-3276. www.rainbowcc.com. Construction on Heritage at Towne Lake, a David Weekley Homes community at the intersection of Old Bascomb and Bascomb Carmel roads, should begin in September or October. Home prices will start around the mid $300s. For more details, call 800-407-9150 or visit www.davidweekleyhomes.com.
Maple Street Biscuit Company will open in the former Papa P’s location in the Kroger shopping plaza at 2295 Towne Lake Parkway. Founder Scott Moore said, “Maple Street delivers comfort food with a modern twist built around fresh baked biscuits. We hope to open in about three months.” One of the faves, the Squawking Goat (featuring all-natural chicken breast and breaded goat cheese medallion covered with house-made pepper jelly, was featured on the Food Network show “Guilty Pleasures.” www.maplestreetbiscuits.com. Zoës Kitchen is expected to open in mid-November at the former location of 9Round, in the Shops at Buckhead Crossing on Towne Lake Parkway, where Sprouts is located. 9Round Fitness has moved about seven storefronts down from its previous location to a larger space. PetSupermarket should open sometime this month.
Staying Connected Aroundabout Local Media president Patty Ponder and market manager Katherine Amick were one of the 59 exhibitors at the
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce SchmoozaPalooza. The networking
event, held at Chattahoochee Technical College, was a unique opportunity for businesses and nonprofits to share information with each other and local residents, and learn more about the opportunities in Cherokee County. 4
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COMMUNITY BOARD The Around Woodstock Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders from different walks of life. Our board assists us in many ways that include serving as contributing writers, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback.
Donnie Henriques has been mayor of Woodstock
since 2006, after having served as city council member beginning with the creation of Ward 6 in 1999. Donnie and his wife, Dr. Jan Henriques, have three children and three grandchildren. He works for Northside Hospital Cherokee in the community relations department.
Kris McKeeth is team leader and visionary for
The Premier Group Keller Williams Realty on Main Street in Woodstock, and has more than 25 years experience in real estate. She’s active in many community efforts that include her position on the Business Board of downtown Woodstock and as president of Etowah Foundation.
Photographer Darleen Prem specializes in natural light portrait photography and enjoys dog, pet and family photography. She spends much of her time photographing local events for the city of Woodstock and is the official “unofficial” photographer for Woodstock’s fire and police departments. Darleen’s son serves overseas as an Army Military Police Officer.
Ross Wiseman started Momentum Church
in 2005 and still serves as head pastor. He draws from his experiences in more than 21 years of ministry and 19 years of marriage to challenge, inspire and instruct people in what it takes for better living, loving and laughter.
Renee Gable, a sales and marketing executive
for Window Expert Tinting, volunteers for many committees that work to improve downtown Woodstock. She is an avid cyclist who aligned herself with Greenprints Alliance because of her desire to help create safe and natural trail riding experiences.
Dan Thrailkill loves living in the “city unexpected” with his family. He currently serves on the Main Street Woodstock Board of Directors, the board of trustees for Ebenezer UMC, and is actively involved in the Young Professionals organization. By day, he works in community relations and business development for two local companies and, in his free time, you might see him and Joe doing good in and around Woodstock. Dan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1988 and believes no one should be a victim of their disease, so you’ll also see him at the gym. 6
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Around Woodstock, a publication of Aroundabout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in Woodstock and surrounding area by providing residents with positive stories and timely information. It distributes a total of 16,900 free copies. Approximately 15,700 are direct mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 1,200 are placed in racks around the community. See page 64 for a distribution map. Around Woodstock also has many digital viewers of the magazine online each month. Around Woodstock welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the editor/publisher and the publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Around Woodstock is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2017 Around Woodstock PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Dr., Ste. 620, Woodstock, GA 30189 For Advertising: Patty Ponder, 770-615-3322 Website: www.AroundWoodstockMagazine.com Volume 4, Issue 11
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS
Donations Help Firefighters Endure Heat
From left: Field Operations Chief Shane West, Ethan Sanders, Sgt. Dustin Long, Sgt. Phillip Carlisle, Sgt. Bryan Thomas, Larry Stephenson, Jr., Sillia Bryant with the Coca Cola Company, Assistant Fire Chief Eddie Robinson and Lt. Craig Delay.
Northside Wins Award for Heart Care Northside Hospital Cherokee has been recognized for providing high-quality cardiovascular and stroke care, with several prestigious national health organization awards: • The American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award for heart attack care. Northside Hospital Cherokee is one of 30 hospitals nationwide to receive this honor. • The American Heart Association (AHA) Mission: Lifeline® Heart Attack Receiving Center Gold Level Recognition Award. • The AHA Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG) Gold Plus Achievement Award for heart failure. • The AHA GWTG Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target:StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite. • The AHA GWTG Gold Quality Achievement Award for Resuscitation. Northside is one of five hospitals in Georgia and two in metro Atlanta (the other is Northside Hospital Forsyth) to receive this award.
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services received a nice surprise when the Coca-Cola Co. donated water and Powerade to local firefighters. A transfer truck made the delivery to Cherokee County Fire Logistics. Coca-Cola donated 112 cases of Dasani water and 10 cases of Powerade “Cherokee County Fire was selected because Coca-Cola United Bottling Co.-North Metro is a new company located in Sandy Springs and we wanted to support our local firefighters during the hot summer season. Our territory stretches from the tip of Buckhead to Dahlonega,” said Leigh Ann Spitzmiller, special events manager for Coca-Cola.
Scholarships Awarded to Health Care Students Northside Hospital Auxiliary named five recipients of the 2017 Sally M. Johnson scholarship, given to Cherokee County residents pursuing degrees in the health care field while enrolled in Georgia colleges. Proceeds from Northside Hospital Cherokee’s auxiliary gift shop and vendor sales fund the program, which gives $1,000 to each recipient. Winners are Austin Griffin, Chidi Ojukwu and, pictured from left: Michelle Suzal-George, Yasmeen Ismail and Briana Delvasto.
Pie Baking Finals The final competition in the annual pie contest, sponsored by the Cherokee County Farm Bureau, was held last month at the Woodstock Farmers Market. Winners from individual farmers markets competed.
Adult Winners: First place: Roy Taylor, Pizza Pie, Canton
Farmer’s Market. Second: Tina Rhoades, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, Acworth Farmer’s Market. Third: Harriet Haisty, Harriet’s Reformation Peach Apple Pie, Woodstock Fresh Market.
Youth Winners: First Place: Jack Ford, Blueberry and
Strawberry Pie, Canton Farmer’s Market. Second: Landon Dougherty, Classic Pecan Pie, Acworth Farmer’s Market. Third: Karlee Urlaub, Blueberry Blessings, Woodstock Fresh Market.
Professional Winners: First Place: Penny Dougherty, Banana
Front, from left: Jack Bishop Ford, Karlee Urlaub and Penny Dougherty. Back, from left: Joseph Elias, Holly Reynolds, Roy Taylor, Harriet Haisty and Laurie Grizzle. Photo courtesy of Cathy Mansour Photography 10
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Cream Pie, Acworth Farmer’s Market. Second: Joseph Elias, Zucchini Pie, Roswell Farmer’s Market. Third: Laurie Grizzle, Chai Tea Steeped Georgia Peach Pie, Canton Farmer’s Market.
People’s Choice: Holly Reynolds, Blackberry Pie, Roswell
Farmer’s Market.
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Signs of the Season One of the things we enjoy most about living in a tight-knit community is the comforting predictability that comes with each season. ... If it’s fall, you know the faithful will be gathering at Cherokee High for the annual Fields of Faith rally. As we approach the holidays, you can expect Eric Siegel to open up his Woodstock home for model train fans to enjoy his 900-square-foot display. Zombies regularly come out of the woodwork to invade our county, and a more recent addition called The Exchange — Woodstock, a ladiesnight-out with a purpose, is catching up in popularity.
Fields of Faith The eighth annual Fields of Faith, a program of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, will be held 7-9 p.m. Oct. 11 at Tommy Baker Field at Cherokee High School, 930 Marietta Highway, Canton. The community rally will include worship, testimonies and guest speakers Emeal “E.Z.” Zwayne, president of Living Waters Publications; student Tucker Wood from Woodstock High; and Coach Brian Puckett from Teasley Middle School. www.fieldsoffaith.com.
O-Scale Model Railroad Layout The Appalachian and Western O-Scale model railroad layout, which takes up 900 square feet and occupies the entire basement of Eric Siegel’s Towne Lake home, will be open for visitors 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 14. The layout has been featured in several magazines over the past few years. It’s still under construction, so anyone interested in starting their own has a good opportunity to see how it’s done. Siegel provides free refreshments and a limited number of train gifts for children. The open house is part of a larger tour of Atlanta area model railroads called the Piedmont Pilgrimage. For more details, visit www.piedmontpilgrimage. com. Siegel’s home is in Deer Run North, at 640 Overhill Drive, Woodstock. 404-400-2993. Admission is FREE.
Zombie Fest and Food Truck Fair
The Exchange — Woodstock Once a month on a Thursday night, women gather at Venue 92 in Woodstock to enjoy fellowship and explore a topic that enriches their minds and motivates them to engage it in their lives. That’s the mission of The Exchange — Woodstock, where local residents are invited to bring a bottle of wine and friends to hear the evening’s guest speaker. The topic for the Sept. 14 meeting is Purpose and Identity: the WHY behind our WHAT. “Imagine a community of women that know and live out their purpose,” said lead speaker Elizabeth Pehrson. The August gathering focused on Brene Brown’s “The Gifts of Imperfection,” which outlined the 10 guideposts of wholehearted living in order to, as Brown said, “let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are.” “It was a powerful night of community and conversation,” steering team member Bonnie Clark said. The Exchange — Woodstock meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Venue 92, 12015 Highway 92, Woodstock. Suggested donation is $10. RSVP at www.theexchange.org. 12
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The zombies will be invading the south side of Cherokee County on Oct. 21 during the 2017 Georgia Zombie Fest and Food Truck Fair. The fifth annual event will take place noon-9 p.m. in downtown Woodstock. Just a week earlier, the zombie craze begins with the Zombie Fest 5K Walk, Run, Creep or Crawl, set for Oct. 14 at Etowah River Park in Canton. And, for those who can’t make it to Canton for the 5K, a virtual 5K is open to participants around the world. Registration details are available at www. GeorgiaZombieFest.com. More than 8,000 people attended last year’s Zombie Fest, which has become a popular fundraiser for Cherokee FOCUS, a local 501 (c) 3 nonprofit focusing on a variety of programs and initiatives for youths and young adults. During its 15 years, FOCUS has worked with hundreds of youths in their Cherokee Youth Works program, which focuses on education, work readiness and career employment for 16- to 24-year-olds. Throughout the county, FOCUS also targets youths and young adults through the Drug Free Cherokee initiative for drug prevention; watch for their prom campaign coming soon. Other initiatives for this collaborative include efforts in the area of literacy and their Hotel to Home track to permanent housing.
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Downtown Woodstock The Gump Fiction Concert
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Dupree Park
Fishing Pier, Boardwalk are Newest Attractions BY PRESTON POOSER
Over the past five years, Dupree Park in Woodstock, located at 513 Neese Road, has gone through a transformation, with multiple facility improvements. The city has added a playground, with much needed restrooms, two picnic pavilions, a beginner mountain trail, a fitness trail with exercise equipment, resurfaced the park’s four tennis courts, and added a nine-hole disk golf course. On July 17, city officials Photos Courtesy of Darleen Prem and staff participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newest addition to Dupree Park, a 300-foot boardwalk and floating fishing pier. The project was constructed in-house by the Woodstock Parks and Recreation and Public Works staff. We are very proud of our team for a job well done, and believe citizens and visitors to Woodstock will enjoy this addition. Because of their hard work and dedication, the project was completed on time and under budget. Additionally, electrofishing (a lake audit) was conducted 16
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at Dupree Park on July 6. Crews working with Aquatic Environmental Services determined the health of the fish population of the Dupree Park lake. During electrofishing, all fish were released unharmed. We currently are reviewing the findings and will stock the lake as recommended. Highlights of the survey included the need to add an underwater structure for a fish habitat and to stock a variety of fish species that are not currently in the lake. The new fish stock at the lake will include catfish and trout. The lake audit indicated that the lake has adequate numbers of largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish. Dupree Park has become a destination park for the residents of Woodstock. The addition of the boardwalk and fishing pier is another amenity for residents and guests to enjoy. For more information on Dupree Park, as well as other city parks, visit www.woodstockparksandrec.com.
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Cherokee in Photos
Gallery Offers a Photographic Tour of the County PROVIDED BY CHEROKEE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Collaboration was imperative when the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) teamed up with Chattahoochee Technical College and the Woodstock Office of Economic Development to create a unique downtown campus with bustling students, entrepreneurs, and prospective and existing business professionals. “This project was a startup itself,” COED Chairman Marshall Day said. “No other technical college campus in the state has this exceptional opportunity to pull together three entities and touch education, talent development, entrepreneurship and overall economic development like this does.” Cherokee County and Woodstock’s economic development teams moved into the newly renovated Chattahoochee Technical College Woodstock campus last year. With business prospects from across the globe, COED needed a way for their many visitors to experience all that the county has to offer during a short visit. They wanted to showcase Cherokee’s quality of place by connecting the visitor through photos.
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The public is invited to view the gallery of photos.
“The people who visit our office are potential investors in our community,” COED President Misti Martin said. “Whether they are corporate prospects, startups, state and regional partners, or locals, they are considering doing business in Cherokee. We only get one chance to make a great first impression. Having this photo gallery will help support us in telling the story of why they should invest in this place we call home.”
Since COED has been facilitating the Cherokee Workforce Collaborative and its efforts to increase internships and co-ops for students with local businesses, they decided to hire an intern to spearhead the “Cherokee in Photos” campaign. Mercer University student Ellie Colt was hired for the summer. “It was exciting to lead this project. The response that we received from the community was more than we could have ever expected. Over 130 photos were submitted, and I was humbled that photographers were so willing to share their lives with us. Misti and her team were so helpful and willing to teach me the ropes, and the opportunity to play a small part in connecting them to the community was very rewarding,” Colt said. Local professional and amateur photographers were asked to send photos of anything that they thought makes Cherokee County feel unique. Once COED started to receive pictures, a social media campaign began, receiving a great response from the community. Residents voted for their favorite photo. Once the submission period ended, Colt led the selection committee made up of Bill Grant (president of Grant Design Collaborative and Canton councilman),
Selecting photos for the gallery was not an easy task. From left: Ellie Colt, Bill Grant, Brian Stockton and David Simmons.
Bob Kelley, winner of the People’s Choice Award.
David Simmons (vice president of facilities at Chattahoochee Technical College), Brian Stockton (director of economic and downtown development, Woodstock), Misti Martin (president, COED), and Heath Tippens (senior project manager, COED) met to choose the pictures they felt best represented the community. The 22 pictures were revealed in conjunction with the grand opening of the Cherokee and Woodstock offices of economic development as well as The Circuit, Cherokee’s first co-work space. The grand opening event was held on Aug. 10 and was attended by contest winners, local government representatives, county industry and entrepreneurs, and community partners. COED welcomes the public to visit the Cherokee in Photos gallery. It is these showcased events, landmarks, and faces that tell our county’s story and reveal our quality of place. COED is located at One Innovation Way, Woodstock.
Woodstock and Cherokee County’s economic development teams. Front row, from left: Heath Tippens, Videssa Ormsby, Mitzi Saxon, Misti Martin, Kristyne Davis and Jonathan Chambers. Back row: Stacey Brown, Ellie Colt and Kyle Bennett.
The Cherokee Office of Economic Development is the leading organization for business and film recruitment and industry retention and expansion. For more information, visit www.cherokeega.org.
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Downtown Woodstock Sept. 1
Downtown Tailgate is Woodstock’s Friday Night Live theme, 6-9 p.m. 770-924-0406. www.visitwoodstockga.com/calendar.
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
Brown Bag Concerts return to The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock, noon-1 p.m. The free lunchtime events make a great Mothers’ Morning Out activity.
Sept. 9
Woodstock Summer Concert Series features Runaway June with special guest, The Whiskey Gentry, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Northside Hospital Amphitheater. www.woodstocksummerconcertseries.com.
Sept. 11
9/11 Day of Remembrance, sponsored by the
Woodstock Jaycees, will honor the men and women wearing the uniform of police, fire and rescue during the 7 p.m. service. www.woodstockga.gov.
Sept. 16 The sixth annual Alzheimer’s Music Festival, 2-11 p.m. at MadLife Stage and Studios in Woodstock, with more than 20 bands on two stages. Fundraiser for Dementia Spotlight Foundation, a nonprofit that supports families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia care for loved ones at home. General admission tickets are $25, reserved tables are $100-200. www.AlzheimersMusicFest.org.
Oct. 2-31
Scarecrow Invasion in Woodstock, a fundraiser for the city’s
beautification committee, lines the streets with creative scarecrows. For more details, visit www.visitwoodstockga.com.
Oct. 7
Cadence Beer and BBQ Festival in downtown Woodstock is set for 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater. www.bbqandbrews.com.
Open House Fire Station 14 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 225 Arnold Mill Road,
Woodstock. Live extrication demos at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Firefighter drills, fire truck displays, free lunch, station tours, bounce houses, kids’ hose line experience and Lowe’s building stations. Free parking across the street at Allen Temple AME Church.
Ribbon Cuttings Kumon Math & Reading Center 6422 Bells Ferry Road Suite 146 Woodstock, GA 678-932-8099 www.kumon.com/ WOODSTOCK-ROSE-CREEK
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New Website is More User-Friendly BY STACY BROWN
You’ve likely browsed the magazines and brochures at the Woodstock Visitors Center at Dean’s Store on Main Street, and odds are you follow downtown Woodstock on Facebook. Our town of 30,000 plus now has a Facebook following of more than 20,000. But did you know the Woodstock Convention and Visitors Center has an extensive website featuring places to eat, shop and have fun locally? And that website just got a lot more user-friendly. Recently the Woodstock Convention and Visitors Bureau worked with Blackairplane, a Woodstock-based digital agency that builds websites and apps that empower organizations. Blackairplane’s multidisciplinary team of builders, creatives and strategists took the idea for the new site from concept to liftoff. Managing partners David Leggett and Michael Caldwell dedicated a great deal of time and consideration to understanding
the needs of residents and visitors who use the site. The new VisitWoodstockGA.com makes it easier to find places to visit and learn about upcoming events. You will quickly discover why locals often say it feels like something is always going on in Woodstock. The new venue browser lets you see when your favorite venues are open and helps you discover events at your favorite places. Coming soon to the site: Plan your next trip to Woodstock, Georgia! The new Online Trip Planner is a great way to plan your next trip to get the most out of your next visit all year round.
Stacy Brown is the marketing and tourism coordinator for the City of Woodstock. She can be reached at sbrown@woodstockga.gov.
The Downtown Buzz is held at the Chambers at City Center (8534 Main Street) on the last Friday of the month and begins at 8 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Sept. 29 - Cherokee County Economic Development Misti Martin, President For more information on the Downtown Buzz program or to suggest a topic for consideration, please contact Mitzi at 770-592-6056 mainstreetwoodstock.org/connect/#buzz
Business, individual and non-profit memberships are available
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Elm Street
Courage in Darkness BY CHRISTOPHER BRAZELTON
Last month, we had a blast kicking off our 2017-18 Season of Courage with our annual Art on the Green, and we are ready to begin with our Main Stage shows. And what could be more courageous than to start off our first show with no lights? “Black Comedy” by Peter Shaffer is a brilliant British farce, a comedy. The show is filled with blinding laughs … literally, as the show starts in the dark. In the story, the power goes out about five minutes into the show, and that is the first time the stage lights pop on for the audience to see what is happening. In other words, the audience only sees the characters when they are blind in the dark. A recipe for a bold farce all the way around. This cast is particularly hilarious. I usually don’t go into details, however, I have attended rehearsals and I can’t stop giggling. The phenomenal cast is led by one of our favorite guest directors Shelly McCook, known in Atlanta as a genius-comedic director and actress. She has led shows at Elm Street, including “The Wedding Singer” and “Next to Normal.” “Black Comedy” shines a light on some human instincts, reminiscent of the 1960s yet relevant today, about what makes us tick and prematurely blow our fuses. It also reflects how, in light of our situations, sometimes we need to be courageous. In the show, it is the reversal of light and dark that provides the laughs. It’s the London home of struggling artist Brindsley Miller and his fiancée Carol. They are having a party, trying to impress Colonel Melkett, Carol’s bombastic father, and hoping to lure millionaire Georg Bamberger into buying some of Brindsley’s mediocre sculptures. That takes courage. Without their neighbor and art dealer Harold Gorringe’s permission, they borrowed his fancy furniture to make their flat more presentable. Yikes, more courage. Once the scene is set, the oddball characters increasingly reveal their “darker‟ sides. “Black Comedy” refers to the darkness on stage and denotes a sub-genre of dark comedy. The humorous and satirical treatment of serious, and often taboo, subjects provokes a degree of unease and thought in all of the crazy amusement. This season’s variety allows us to look at courage in different ways throughout the year. Courage is often thought of as tackling our biggest fears in serious moments. Why not start our season by laughing at courageous attempts? Join us for laughs, Sept. 8-17, as we present the first production in our Season of Courage.
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Back-to-School Smiles! From the precious faces in these photos, it looks like Woodstock students were happy to be heading back to class.
Sidney F., a fifth-grader, with her sister Reagan a Kindergarten at Little River Elementary.
Seventh-grader Maya, and sister Lily, in second grade.
Dr. Brian V. Hightower with Arnold Mill third-graders Karter F. and Kasyn E.
Stella, Mia, and Ryan are ready for Clark Creek.
Abbi L. is a sixth-grader at Dean Rusk.
Hannah V. attends River Ridge High School.
Avery R. is in third grade at Johnston Elementary.
Alli G. is in first grade at Woodstock Elementary.
Jenna K., Hannah B. and Laila joined 400 other students at Cherokee Christian School.
Sophia’s first day of Kindergarten.
Most of these moms have been meeting since their kids entered preschool, and have added moms along the way. Sandra, Pat, Sheila, Tori and Lisa were in a playgroup together since their kids were toddlers. From left: Diane Ellicott, Jen Grazone, Sandra Mascheri, Pat Lowry, Sheila Zeigler, Tori Blase, Allison Shepard, Lisa Laczko and Kathy Tucker. 24
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Graham B., is in third grade and Drew B. in fifth grade at Woodstock Elementary. Samantha B. is in seventh grade at Woodstock Middle.
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When the Situation Calls for Awareness BY BILL BINGHAM
If your world is anything like mine, your phone is dinging, chirping, ringing or vibrating off the table all day long. While these digital burps feel like an electronic leash at times, they are a great way to stay productive and connect with people who live in other states, as I do with my extended family and close friends. There is certainly a risk versus reward equation we must calculate to determine the importance of our time, but we seem to pay no attention to the byproduct of zipping through an inbox. We reply to communications in the same instantly gratifying manner we have chosen to receive them. I can tell you from experience that lack of attention can bite you in unwelcome places. I constantly encourage my son to pay attention, and, while leading by example is important, I’ve found that showing the comedy of my personal errors is well received. He likes these stories. Even though I’m not sure he understands my point, he certainly enjoys hearing about Daddy’s fallibility. When Google Hangouts (www.google.com/hangouts) came out, I paid little attention. There were so many options already available that I used frequently: texting, IM, Google talk, etc. However, the concept of a “hangout” did prove useful when
my best friend and his six children, now living in four different states, using multiple platforms, created a thread that provided a “next to the water cooler” kind of interaction, keeping all generations up to date. Around holiday time, my phone was going crazy with updates. I found that the one time I had to reply was ... uh ... in the little boy’s room. And, why not? Where I send a text from is my own business, right? Little did I know that someone had upgraded the hangout to a video conference. When I clicked the invite to join a Fourth of July hangout, I almost showed up with my, uh, flag unfurled. As I teach my offspring about situational awareness, I’m well served to instill those practices in a world he probably knows better than I do — and practice what I preach. If, for no other reason, than to spare him the embarrassment of having me as a parent. (As if that ship hasn’t long since sailed.) ‘Course, that’s just how I see the world. Your view may differ.
Bill, who lives in downtown Woodstock, owns several tech companies and often writes about parenting with technology. media@billybnyc.com
When Innocent Until Proven Guilty Doesn’t Apply BY STATE REP. MICHAEL CALDWELL
You are innocent until proven guilty. It’s a sacred cornerstone of the American system of justice and a maxim that we take for granted. The idea is simple: The burden falls on the prosecution (the government) to prove that a defendant has committed a crime. The burden does not fall on the defendant to prove his or her Civil asset forfeiture... innocence because of an accusation of a common practice committing a crime. The principle used by law hails from our Sixth enforcement and Amendment right to a fair trial and has prosecution to been enshrined in seize assets from a case law since Coffin v. United States (1895), defendant without when the court having to convict wrote extensively on the presumption them of a crime. of innocence and outlined its legal history. So, it seems a fair assumption that, in 2017, if an American citizen found themselves in a court of law, and not convicted of a crime, that he or she would be free of any punishment. 26
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Unfortunately, that is not always the case. I’d like to introduce you to the concept of “civil asset forfeiture.” It’s a common practice used by law enforcement and prosecution to seize assets from a defendant without having to convict them of a crime. In fact, to seize the assets there is no requirement to charge you with a crime. Rep. Scot Turner (R-Holly Springs), a close friend of mine and fellow member of Georgia’s House of Representatives, has been working to end this practice through House Bill 505, which would require a conviction before the state can seize property from an individual. I am proud to be his first co-sponsor on the legislation. Critics of the measure claim that civil asset forfeiture is a powerful tool for restricting criminals’ ability to maintain their criminal empires by taking away tools they’re using to conduct their illicit activities. For example: An officer arrests a drug lord for trafficking heroin using his car. Let’s say that the criminal gets off on some kind of technicality during his trial and is back on the streets. With civil asset forfeiture, the government is still able to keep the vehicle seized during the arrest, which keeps it out of the hands of the man who would use it for criminal purpose. continued on page 62 Michael Caldwell is the state representative for District 20, which includes Towne Lake and Woodstock. He can be reached at 678-523-8570 or email him at Michael. Caldwell@house.ga.gov.
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Nathan and his uncle, Steven Tuggle, before his competition.
On July 22, Canton resident Nathan Toward the end of the championship Waddle, 20, suffered a traumatic brain round, Nathan received a kick to the injury while competing in a mixed head that landed beneath his helmet. martial arts competition at Gwinnett He immediately went down and was Center. At press time, he was in the unconscious. Nathan was transported intensive care unit at Gwinnett Medical to Gwinnett Medical Center, where they Center and facing an uncertain future. performed emergency surgery to remove “Nathan understands challenges well,” part of his skull. At press time, Nathan said Susan Tuggle, his aunt and guardian. remained in a coma. He has experienced “The first five years of Nathan’s life, he some progress as well as setbacks. He was raised by his single father, Jeremy, had three mini strokes from the brain who was just a kid himself. When Nathan injury. was 5 years old, his dad never returned “Doctors have said he is out of the home from work when the motorcycle woods, but it isn’t until he fully wakes up he was driving was struck by a drunk that we will understand the extent of his driver. My parents, along with my injuries and what will be required going husband and I, immediately decided that Nathan with his aunt and uncle, Susan and Steven forward,” Susan said. we would raise Nate together and share Tuggle, at his 2015 graduation from The King’s Academy. Meanwhile, his grandparents and aunt custody of him. We had two children of and uncle have not left his side. They are our own and my oldest daughter and Nathan are just three weeks prayerfully determined to save Nathan. These two sweet families apart in age. have spent their lives selflessly and successfully raising Nathan “Nathan graduated from King’s Academy in 2015 and currently to be a fine young man and are facing unexpected changes and attends Chattahoochee Technical College in preparation to transfer unknowns. Nathan likely will remain in ICU up to eight weeks, and to KSU to pursue a degree in nursing. He works as a personal trainer the family members drive to Lawrenceville daily to be beside him, at the Canton YMCA and also volunteers for Warriors of Wonder praying for a day of progress. camp for disabled children. Nathan has a joyful spirit and kind heart It will be awhile before Nathan leaves the hospital and, when for others,” Susan said. he finally does, he will require extensive physical and cognitive Since he was a child, Nate always has loved martial arts, a love therapies. Everyday Angels asks for your prayers, support and that he and his dad shared. “His daddy was a black belt in karate encouragement for Nathan and his extended family. We look and Nate started karate at a very young age. He has all of his belts,” forward to sharing future updates on Nathan and pray that they Susan said. will reveal a healthy, happy and whole young man. Over the past year, Nathan began exploring the competitive world of martial arts and Muay Thai kickboxing. He enjoyed its mental and physical discipline and began training. On July 22, wellEveryday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please visit trained and equipped with all of his safety gear, Nathan entered the www.everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your donations ring to compete. to: Everyday Angels, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, “I could not watch, so I stayed home, but my husband updated Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within me throughout the night,” Susan said. “He had made it to the your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to championship round and was so excited. When I stopped receiving aaeverydayangels@gmail.com for consideration and qualification. updates, I became very concerned.” 28
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Getting (Mentally) Ready to Retire DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CFP®, CPA/PFS U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS
A successful retirement is not merely measured in financial terms. Even those who retire with small fortunes can face boredom or depression, and the fear of drawing down their savings too fast. How can new retirees try to calm these worries? Two factors may help: a gradual retirement transition and some guidance from a financial professional. An abrupt break from the workplace may be unsettling. As a hypothetical example, imagine a well-paid finance manager at an auto dealership whose personal identity is closely tied to his job. All his best friends are at the dealership. He retires, and suddenly his friends and sense of purpose are absent. He finds The average that he has no compelling reason to leave the house, nothing to 65-year-old look forward to when he gets up who retires in in the morning. Guess what? He being retired. 2017 will have hates On the other hand, if he a retirement prepares for retirement years in advance of his farewell party, lasting by exploring an encore career, approximately engaging in varieties of selfemployment, or volunteering, 20 years he can retire with something promising ahead of him. If he broadens the scope of his social life, so that he can see friends and family regularly and interact with both older and younger people in different settings, his retirement also may become more enjoyable. The interests and needs of a retiree can change with age
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or as he or she disengages from the working world. Retired households may need to adjust their lifestyles in response to this evolution. Practically all retirees have some financial anxiety. It relates to no longer earning a conventional paycheck. You see it in couples who have $60,000 saved for retirement; you see it in couples who have $6 million saved for retirement. Their retirement strategies are about to be tested, in real time. All that careful planning is ready to come to fruition, but there are always unknowns. Some retirees are afraid to spend. They fear spending too much too soon. With help from a financial professional, they can thoughtfully plan a withdrawal rate. While no retiree wants to squander money, all retirees should realize that their retirement savings were accumulated to be spent. Being miserly with retirement money contradicts its purpose. The average 65-year-old who retires in 2017 will have a retirement lasting approximately 20 years, by the estimation of the Social Security Administration. So, why not spend some money now and enjoy retired life?1 Broadly speaking, our spending declines as we age. The average U.S. household headed by an 80-year-old spends 43 percent less money than one headed by a 50-year-old.1 Retirement challenges people in two ways. The obvious challenge is financial; the less obvious challenge is mental. Both tests may be met with sufficient foresight and dedication. continued on page 62 Don Akridge is president of Citadel Professional Services, LLC, an independent firm, founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. 770-952-6707.
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THE ARBOR at BridgeMill
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ucked away behind Starbucks at the corner of Sixes and Ridge roads is a 15-acre community that’s bringing a new concept in senior living to Cherokee County. The Arbor at BridgeMill offers a range of options, from independent-living cottages to memory care apartments. And, if you move in and decide within 60 days that you aren’t satisfied, you’ll get your money back. It’s a guarantee that Arbor of BridgeMill stands behind because of the confidence they have in their community. “Here, you will enjoy a truly different lifestyle of memorable new experiences and a refreshing sense of freedom,” said Amy Kave, business development director. “Like any five-star resort, a highly trained staff is on hand to attend to your every need. We come to work each day to bring joy and delight to the residents we serve, and our passion and pride is apparent in everything we do.” AMONG THE AMENITIES • A retirement lifestyle in a homelike setting. • Weekly cleaning, linens and two daily
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meals, as well as all utilities except cable TV. • Two saltwater pools. • All-day dining (7 a.m.-7 p.m.) in the full-service restaurant, with options to eat at the bistro (The BridgeMill Café) and enjoy happy hour at the bar. • Beautifully manicured walking paths throughout the community. • On-site podiatry and dental care, rehabilitation services, physical therapy and senior-friendly exercise classes. • Indoor common areas with passthrough fireplaces for comfortable socializing. • On-site movie theater, gym, salon and spa. • Outings to museums, theaters and botanical gardens, depending on the residents’ interests. Ready to move in? Currently, reservations are being accepted with plans to open in November. The choices include 26 cottages, 110 independent suites, 54 assisted living Sponsored content
apartments and 16 memory care units. Staff members make a point of getting to know each resident, and offer activities that interest everyone. “We go above and beyond to offer the best quality of life for each resident,” Kave said. “Our engaged living calendars are full daily with options from our six required areas: art and education, deep connections, health and wellness, purposeful living, recreation and leisure, and spiritual journey. We also utilize programs to make sure our families know what their loved ones have been involved with at the community.” Another unique feature is the 24-hour
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concierge service, a staff member who is a point of contact for the residents and family members who may be having difficulty reaching their loved one. To further insure their safety, each independent living resident is asked to push a button once a day, which sends a note to the concierge that the person has checked in and is OK. The Arbor at BridgeMill is the largest community within the Atlanta-based Arbor Co., manages 30 communities in 11 states since the company began in 1988. Staff members take part in continuous training and are independently certified before their first day of work. In addition, each staffer — from the CEO and company president to the dishwashers and maids — goes through intense training on memory care.
Testimonials
“Our Founding Club and Charter Club members love the uniqueness of our community, the option to have their own private home while completely independent and still able to move to the next step without having to move to a new community,” Kave said. Residents of other Arbor communities sing their praises. AUDREY BENNET “Arbor has truly saved my life. I moved here with poor mobility, major health issues and very malnourished. A year and a half later, I am 20 pounds heavier, agile, stronger and always on the go. All my needs are met here. My only regret is not moving sooner.” MARY COLEMAN Mary moved from Charlotte to be closer to family and has lived at Arbor Terrace for three years. She said the food is wonderful, and she loves the variety. The activities offer so much. You can do as much or as little as you’d like. The family feel was exemplified by her discovering a bag of tomatoes at her door, left for her by another resident. BARBARA LANGLOIS “Every single staff member I come in contact with throughout the day always recognizes me and calls me by name. I love the family feeling here.” She said her daughter made the comment, ”Mom, where do they find their staff? They are all so friendly and always smiling!” AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2017
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Health & Wellness
Prevent Alzheimer’s with Three Lifestyle Changes
Options For Missing Teeth
BY JAMES HALEY, MD, FACOG, FPMRS
BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN
Billions of dollars have been invested in research to develop a magic-bullet cure for Alzheimer’s, a heart-wrenching disease that affects more than 5.4 million Americans. Despite the promising announcements that regularly appear in the newsfeed, we remain years - if not decades - away from a pharmaceutical answer to this devastating condition. For those of us on the front lines, what makes this situation frustrating is the simple knowledge that Alzheimer’s disease is largely preventable. Research published in top peer-reviewed scientific journals shows that lifestyle choices play a powerful role in determining who does and does not end up with Alzheimer’s dementia. Here are three of the most important things you can do, starting now: Lower your blood sugar. Elevated blood sugar is profoundly toxic to the brain. Type 2 diabetes, now affecting approximately 29 million Americans, is associated with more than doubling the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, as well as the development of “tangles” within the brain itself, that represent the harbinger of Alzheimer’s to come. Even without becoming a diabetic, just having mild elevation of blood sugar also sets the stage for dementia, as was recently described in the New England Journal of Medicine. The simplest way to lower your sugar level is to lower your sugar intake. Cutting sugar and carbohydrates from your diet, while at the same time bumping up your consumption of healthful fats and fiber, are surefire ways to gain control over your blood sugar and directly reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Get aerobic exercise. We all feel good when we get some exercise, but, as was recently demonstrated by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, aerobic exercise actually changes our gene expression. It activates genes that go on to create a specific growth hormone for the brain called BDNF. Having higher BDNF stimulates the growth of new brain cells in the brain’s memory center, and is associated with a dramatic reduction in the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, as was recently reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Take DHA. DHA, the omega-3 found in fish, fish oils, and to a lesser extent in grass-fed beef, also enhances BDNF production. Research at Rush University Medical Center has demonstrated much less likelihood of getting Alzheimer’s disease in folks having both the highest consumption of DHA, as well as the highest blood levels of this important omega-3. The time to start thinking about your brain function is now. You don’t want to wait until it’s too late to implement these changes. The medical proof is there - the only thing stopping you from changing your lifestyle and health habits is you!
Tooth loss is a common problem, and there are millions of Americans missing one or more teeth. People have teeth extracted for many reasons: large non-restorable cavities, gum disease, significant injury to a tooth, financial limitations, and, in some instances, an emotional decision to eliminate a toothache. Missing teeth can cause problems with speech and can also create difficulty with chewing and digestion. Over time, teeth can shift into spaces and cause improper alignment resulting in worn, loose and broken teeth. Missing front teeth can result in loss of self-esteem. Tooth replacement is the ideal way to maintain dental health and may include dental implants, bridges or dentures. Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are placed into the jaw by a surgeon to replace missing teeth. If a tooth is recently removed, the bone must be allowed to heal before the implant can be inserted into the bone. Once the implant is done, a period of time for implant bone integration must be permitted before restoring the implant with a crown. A crown is attached to the top of the implant, providing functional chewing and giving the appearance of a natural tooth. When a person is missing multiple teeth or all of them, multiple implants can be used to allow placement of a bridge or denture. A bridge, also known as a fixed partial denture, may be used to replace one or more missing teeth. A bridge is a conventional method of tooth replacement that attaches to a tooth on either side of a gap. A bridge is a series of single crowns constructed together and the crowns on the end are cemented onto natural teeth so it can’t be removed. Dentures or false teeth also are a conventional method of tooth replacement. Dentures are removable and a good treatment option in many cases.
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James Haley, M.D. is a double board certified OB/GYN and urogynecologist with Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. www.cherokeewomenshealth.com.
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There are three types of dentures:
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Complete dentures. A complete denture is a prosthesis fabricated out of acrylic that replaces all missing teeth in the upper or lower arch. The dentist makes an impression of your gums and goes through numerous steps to custom design the denture for the patient. The lab fabricates an acrylic denture with natural looking teeth. The denture is fitted to the gum for comfort and the teeth are designed to function with teeth in the opposing jaw that may be natural or another complete denture.
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Partial dentures. A partial denture is a removable prosthesis that anchors to your remaining natural teeth to create stability and keep the denture from moving. continued on page 62
Dr. Scott Harden, a dentist at Fountain View Dentistry, has served Woodstock for more than 25 years. 770-926-0000. www.FountainViewSmiles.com
Newborn Screenings Detect Early Hearing Loss BY DR. SARAH LICHT
Did you know that newborn infants, even at 1 day old, can have their hearing screened? There are different ways to evaluate patients’ hearing from infanthood to adulthood without having them raise their hand when they hear the beep. However, newborn hearing screenings have not always been a standard of care. In 1988, former Surgeon General Charles Everett Koop raised the challenge of implementing hearing screenings to help detect at least 90 percent of children’s hearing loss by the year 2000. Fast forward to 2000, when the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) and the American Academy of Pediatrics created guidelines to ensure that no child’s hearing loss goes undetected. Though different versions of the guidelines have been published, the overarching timeline is this:
Newborn hearing screenings typically consist of two tests. One is called otoacoustic emissions (OAEs for short). This test emits a signal into the ear, which causes the hair cells in your inner ear to vibrate; this vibration generates an echo that is sent out to the ear canal and measured by the tester. The second test is called auditory brainstem response (ABR). This involves placing electrodes on the patient’s head and/or neck; sounds are played through the ear and the tester can track brainwaves in response to sound. These objective tests are often used in conjunction with behavioral tests. It is important to catch hearing loss as early as possible and intervene appropriately. Before your child or grandchild leaves the hospital make sure they have their hearing screened.
• Universal newborn hearing screening. • Detection of hearing loss before 3 months old. • Intervention with hearing loss starting by the age of 6 months (yes, that means 6-month-olds with hearing loss can wear hearing aids).
Sarah Licht, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology and provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock. She has been practicing since 2016.
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Making the Right Choice in Childbirth Classes BY SHARON BREUNIG
Before the baby comes, families find themselves asking endless questions: What will labor be like? What kind of parents will we be? How will our lives change? Adding to the uncertainty is the conflicting information found online. To get consistent, evidence-based information, families can find education and support through classes taught by an expert instructor that can prepare them for the road ahead and answer all their questions to lessen their anxiety. There are several different topics covered in pregnancy education classes: getting ready to give birth, breastfeeding, being prepared for an emergency and infant CPR. Here are some essential maternity topics in these classes that will give soon-to-be parents an extra boost of confidence:
• Labor and birth. Mothers learn what to expect during
labor and delivery, including information such as how to cope with contractions, how a partner can be supportive during each stage of labor, what to expect in the hospital and birthing options. This topic also teaches important stress management skills beyond the physical expectations of motherhood, such as mindfulness through deep breathing exercises.
• CPR. Knowledge of infant CPR is important for ensuring
a newborn’s safety. During this class, families learn how to perform CPR on their newborn should the need arise.
• Baby basics or essentials. In this class, families learn
everything from skin care and swaddling to understanding how their newborn communicates and how to soothe and comfort their infant.
• Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can be rewarding and
challenging, just like parenting. This class focuses on milk supply, how to know if the baby is receiving milk, and the responsibilities of the mother’s support system. This knowledge helps families navigate this journey with more confidence and joy.
If you or your partner is pregnant or planning on having a child, please consider taking a class. Look for a class taught by certified instructors that offer you resources beyond the classroom. Giving birth, like any other experience, is less stressful with knowledge, planning and support.
Sharon Breunig is the operations coordinator at Mothers First, Northside Hospital. For a list of Northside Hospital’s maternity classes and other resources, visit northside.com/maternity.
Brain Injury and Your Vision BY DR. JENNIFER DATTOLO
It is estimated that more than 3.5 million children and adults suffer an acquired brain injury (ABI) each year. This can occur from concussions, stroke, trauma from falls or motor vehicle accidents, tumors, infections, and an array of other reasons. Damage to the brain is sudden, nonprogressive, nondegenerative and leads to neurological processing abnormalities. Along with speech, mood and behavior, and impaired motor function, vision usually is affected. Visual difficulties resulting from ABI include blurry vision at a distance or near, changes in refractive error, deficient eye tracking (how the eyes follow a target or read across the page), eye teaming deficiencies (how well the eyes work together), eye focusing problems, visual field loss, visual information processing deficiencies, double vision, headaches and light sensitivity. The person also may feel off balance or dizzy, and be bothered by movements around them. Treatments available for ABI are aimed at improving, and hopefully eliminating, symptoms. These include glasses to improve acuity — sometimes adding a light tint to help with light sensitivity. Prisms also are incorporated into glasses to eliminate diplopia (double vision), provide comfort for near tasks, and to help the individual feel more balanced in their world. Sometimes, prisms also are helpful in expanding visual fields when loss is present. Vision therapy also is done 36
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as treatment for the remediation and management of the associated visual deficiencies, with the ultimate goal of improving daily activities. More children are being diagnosed with ABI because of sports-related concussions, soccer and football being the main culprits. It is extremely important children be evaluated after a hit, before being allowed back into the game. The long-term visual consequences from concussions make it very difficult for children to function a full day in school. Most kids with a concussion must be absent from school for one to two weeks to heal properly. And, be careful how quickly they return to playing their sport, as multiple concussions cause longer-lasting damage. If you, your child, or anyone you know has suffered a concussion, or any other form of acquired brain injury, and are continuing to struggle with school, work or normal activities of daily living, please do not wait. Have them evaluated by a developmental optometrist to be sure their visual skills are not the cause of their struggles. Prompt treatment of these deficiencies can give them their lives back.
Dr. Jennifer Dattolo, FCOVD, optometrist at Eyes on Towne Lake, has been in practice for 17 years and enjoys serving the Woodstock community. 770-702-5996. www.EyesonTowneLake.com.
Cybercrime Hits Real Estate SUBMITTED BY THE PREMIER GROUP
Unless you live in a cave without Wi-Fi, you’ve probably heard about cybercrime. When you think of cybercrime, you may think of “phishing” emails that claim you’ve won millions of dollars (but, first, supply your Social Security and bank routing numbers, please ). Or you may think of a room full of sun-starved tech-heads hacking into government databases and draining corporations of billions of dollars. The truth is, cybercrime is a risk to everyone, and you may not always see it coming. The real estate industry is a prime target for cybercriminals, and it’s one hackers have been capitalizing on for years. Real estate transactions include the transfer of large sums of money, so it’s a natural target for hackers. Because they track your online presence, their schemes often seem like legitimate emails. Most often, homebuyers will receive an email that appears legitimate — one that may appear to originate from a legitimate source like a bank or real estate agent — that informs the buyer about a last-minute change to their wiring instructions. If the homeowner falls for the scam, the funds are usually irretrievable. Other real estate phishing scams involve silently hacking into email accounts to retrieve sensitive banking information, or sending an attachment from an apparently legitimate source that, once opened, installs malware to track keystrokes and hack passwords.
Protect your assets from digital fraud: • Change your privacy settings on social media to prevent
strangers from accessing personal details about your life.
• Update your operating system regularly, since these
updates often include firewalls against new cybersecurity breaches.
• If you receive an email about changes to your closing
or mortgage payments, contact your real estate agent or financial institution prior to wiring any funds.
• Whenever possible, avoid sending sensitive information digitally.
• Use complex passwords and update them regularly. When possible, enable two-step verification.
• Don’t forget about phones and tablets. These days, phones are essentially mini computers, and they’re just as easily hacked as a desktop or laptop.
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An Easy DIY
Nursery Project BY CLAIRE FROST
Now that I’m at the pregnancy halfway point, I’m thrilled to tell you that the burst of energy in this second trimester has allowed me to finish all of the projects that I started the moment we found out we were expecting! One of them is this adorable animal rack.
What you need: • Plastic animals. I found some at Kroger for 99 cents
each. You don’t have to use animals like I did. You could use dinosaurs, sea creatures, trains or whatever. • A wood panel. • Super glue. I like Loctite. • Wall-hanging kit. Mine came from Michael’s. It’s just two little circular hooks and wire. • Paint. You’ll need two colors, one for the animals and a separate color for the wood panel. First, figure out how many animals you need to fill your panel. Once you have the magic number, cut the animals in half. A chef’s knife will work. Next, paint the animals and the panel. I like a pop of color for the animals and a neutral for the panel. It’s easier to paint the panel when the backing is flat, before you add the hanging kit. When the paint dries, attach the wall-hanging kit to the back. It’s easier to attach
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without the animals on the panel. I screwed in two circular hooks and then wound a wire through them both. Then I wound the wire back and forth and around itself for extra support. Last, the fun part: attaching the animals to the panel. Line them up and mark their spots with pencil, to make sure they’re even. Place a dot of the super glue on the top, bottom and side of the part of the animal. Once the animals are stuck in place, you can add a little more glue around the entire animal where it touches the panel, for extra security. Allow a little time for the glue to dry, and it’s ready to hang.
Claire is the editor of House of Frost, a blog juggling family, fashion, food and furnishing with a little sparkle. HouseFrost.com.
School Bus Safety Primer from ‘Safety Dad’ BY ROBERT TIDWELL
My oldest daughter turned 15 in July. I can say, without hesitation, that teaching her to drive has been more fun for me than her. Being a personal injury lawyer means people only call you when something terrible has happened to them. Seeing, firsthand, how a moment of negligence can change a family forever, it can have an impact on how you view life. As such, my kids “affectionately” refer to me as “Safety Dad.” When they were younger, they even struck a pose and called my name to a tune. I miss those days. As many of you know, teaching a 15-year-old how to drive means spending a lot of time going over the rules of the road. One group of laws we emphasized was what to do when approaching a stopped school bus. Given the fact that school is back in full swing here in Cherokee County, it seemed like an appropriate topic for discussion. You are never allowed to pass a school bus from behind when it’s visual signs are activated. It does not matter what type of road you are on. If you approach a school bus from the opposite direction (head on) that has its visual signs activated, whether or not you are
required to stop depends on the type of road you are on. If you are on a two-lane road (one lane in each direction), you must come to a complete stop. If you approach a school bus with visual signs activated on a four-lane road (two lanes in each direction), you must stop regardless of which lane you are in. In other words, if you are traveling in the far right lane and there is a school bus stopped in the opposing far right lane of travel, you still must stop until the bus is in motion or the visual signals are no longer activated. The only time you do not have to stop, when approaching a school bus with its signals activated, is if you are on a four-lane road separated by a divided median (grass, dirt or concrete barrier). Then, and only then, may you continue driving, with caution, in the opposite direction.
Robert Tidwell is a personal injury trial lawyer at The Tidwell Firm, LLC in Woodstock, where he lives with his bride Lori, and their two daughters. www.thetidwellfirm.com
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To Be or Not to Be (A Local Hire) Why Angelinos are becoming ATLiens.
BY MADISON ERCEG
We’ve all heard and felt the rumblings of film productions popping up in our midst. While it’s easy to spot the cameras and coned blockades zoning off the street corner, these productions come and go … and life as usual resumes. What we don’t think about is how these seemingly transient projects indicate something much more permanent. The reality that a blossoming entertainment industry is here to stay is reflected not only by the flashy film sets, but the people who have uprooted their lives in Los Angeles and made the South their home. Christie McNab Entertainers from around the world are so confident in the Southeast film market that they’re bringing their productions here and relocating their lives. Actor Christie McNab, born and raised in Southern California, recently moved from Los Angeles to Towne Lake. Although many in L.A. questioned this move, she knows that the rise in local filming isn’t diminishing anytime soon. “For the past three years, 90 percent of my auditions have been self-taped from L.A. for Southeast projects,” McNab said. “I kept getting really far in the audition process for projects out here and
then losing out to local hires.” “Local hires” is an industry term that describes talent that lives within a certain mileage of where the production is filming. Thus, the production itself isn’t expected to provide lodging and transportation for these actors, cutting down on costs and, in theory, providing more employment opportunities for actors whose tax dollars contribute to the local market. In reality, this translates to countless actors in Los Angeles biting the bullet and asking their agencies to submit them as local hires, then paying to fly out and lodge themselves in order to gain experience. That’s the position McNab found herself in after being cast in “Holding Patterns” (2016). “Since I have family in the South, my manager was able to pitch me for the role as a local hire, even though I lived in L.A. When I booked the film, I had to pay for my flight and two weeks of hotel continued on page 62
Madison Erceg, a graduate of Pepperdine University with a degree in media production and theater, lives in Towne Lake, where she works in front of and behind the camera.
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Casual and Upscale Restaurants
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Fall 2017
Head-Turning Hair Color Trends Jewel Tones
BY TIM TIMMONS
The bolder version of the pastel trend, but not as intense as the ultra-vibrant punk colors. Shades like quartz pink and sapphire blue incorporated into soft ribbons and color melts. This option is very easy for those with lighter hair. Darker hair will need to be pre-lightened to achieve the look. You already may have noticed it, and it is here to stay for this fall/winter season.
When summer turns into fall, it’s usually time to transition from a beach-appropriate hue to one that is more compatible with the change of seasons. A smooth summer-to-fall transition can range from adding a few well-placed highlights and lowlights with balayage, to recalibrating the full overall lightness to darkness of your base color. However, this fall, hair color is spicing things up, and it is going to be a season of bold, daring hair color trends. Here are five shades to use as inspiration for your own hair color:
Tiger’s Eye
It’s the latest evolution of bronde — a blend of brown and blonde. This color is a combination of highlights, in shades like honey, amber and soft brown, that are painted on using the balayage technique. This color became an overnight sensation in 2016 and is here to stay. The tiger eye stone is worn for protection and confidence, and anyone who wears this shade definitely will feel confident! They not only will have a beautiful color, but it’s ever so subtle when it grows out, so you don’t have to worry about harsh roots and high maintenance. The look has a universal appeal, as it sits in the middle of the hair color spectrum. It can be adjusted warmer or cooler to suit your skin tone. A great example of this color is Hannah Davis Jeter.
Nude Hair
This hair color has a neutral tone to pair with your skin tone and create an overall nude look. Natural blondes are usually born with this hair color. Think Gigi Hadid and Cara Delevingne.
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Baby Blonde
The pale pastel blonde is the perfect pairing to a dark winter wardrobe. When committing to this color, maintenance is important, so plan on visiting the salon regularly. Tip: I always recommend a violet color- based shampoo and conditioner to keep pale blonde hair radiant between salon visits.
Chocolate Mauve
This is a great way for brunettes to get a modern take on highlights. The unexpected combination continues to be one of the latest “it” colors. Whenever opting for a fashion shade like this one, always use an oil similar to argan oil as a treatment overnight and wash out in the morning to ensure the color shines. The best way to sum up this season’s hair color trends: Your hair will walk in the room before you do!
Tim Timmons is the owner of Salon Gloss Woodstock. Tim’s industry experience includes positions as trainer/educator, celebrity stylist and beauty consultant for the Grammys and MTV video music awards.
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r. Elizabeth Hamblin is passionate about caring for animals. In fact, she promises to treat every animal in her practice as if it were her own. As staff veterinarian and the newest member of The Pet Hotel of Woodstock’s spin-off, The Pet Hospital, Dr. Hamblin is looking forward to serving area families and their pets. “I am so pleased to be a part of this new venture, and would love the chance to meet local families and their four-legged friends.”
Dr. Hamblin recently moved to the area from Dallas, Tex., with her husband, two dogs, Izzy and Rambo, and her cat, Chloe-Belle. Her fur-babies are rescues from around the world. She earned her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Ross University and completed her clinical year at Oklahoma State University. She practiced for several years in Dallas before joining The Pet Hospital. Dr. Hamblin is a general practitioner with special interests in geriatric and internal medicine, including Cushing’s disease, diabetes and kidney disease. “I treat a lot of the same conditions that humans deal with: hypothyroidism, diabetes, kidney disease, heart failure, Sponsored Content
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etc. Early recognition is key and early intervention can go a long way to keeping your pet healthy and happy,” Dr. Hamblin said. Along with early detection, preventative care is important for pets, Dr. Hamblin indicated. “Heartworm prevention is a necessity and it costs less to keep your pet on heartworm prevention its entire life, than the cost of one treatment, once an animal has heartworms.” The Pet Hospital offers easy to administer oral heartworm prevention tablets, that last 30 days, or an injection given by Dr. Hamblin that lasts six months. The Pet Hospital of Woodstock opened in March
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Dr Hamblin and Vet tech Blake Stringer examine Moo Moo.
The Pet Hospital of Woodstock 2897 Eagle Drive, Woodstock GA 30189 678-401-8750 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday www.thepethospitalofwoodstock.com Follow us on social media for the latest updates and promotions
The Pet Hospital is conveniently located inside The Pet Hotel.
and is conveniently located inside The Pet Hotel. The goal is to make it easy for pet owners to schedule grooming, boarding, doggie playcare and veterinary services in one location. The Pet Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic providing a wide-range of services that include (but are not limited to): vaccinations,
preventative medication, surgical procedures, diagnostic testing and disease management. Since The Pet Hospital is an extension of The Pet Hotel, canine flu is on Dr. Hamblin’s radar. “There have been confirmed cases of canine flu in Georgia, and dogs that go to groomers,
dog parks and boarding facilities are at high risk. Fortunately there is a vaccine to prevent the virus, and it is available at The Pet Hospital.” Dr. Hamblin personally invites you to stop by with your fur-baby for a visit, to ask questions and to tour the facility.
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Rob’s Rescues There are 10 black kittens in the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at the moment. They are so cute. Be sure to adopt them soon, before they are gone. They are around 10 weeks old. This dog’s name is Goose. She is about 1 year old and is a shepherd mix. Goose likes balls, and is friendly and super calm. She would be the type of dog that I would like to have. She is not afraid of noises and is very curious. She is a perfect dog.
If you want to donate, there are Rob’s Rescues pet food collection bins at Never Alone Food Pantry (291 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock), Yumsa (106 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock) and now at Rebound Physical Therapy (980 Woodstock Parkway #200, Woodstock). Food is given to the shelter for its pantry, as well as other places like the Grey Project (interview coming next month), Never Alone and other places that need it.
Birthday collection, from left: Emily Jones, Sophia Wilson, Paige Murray, Allison Mascitti, Amanda Lloyd and Jake Garrett.
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Rob and Joe Kafati, owner of Rebound Physical Therapy in Woodstock.
I’m Rob Macmillan and I’m on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. These animals are at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 1015 Univeter Road, Canton. Contact me at robsrescues@gmail.com.
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Faith
New School Year Means New Opportunities BY REV. ANN GARVIN
Our children have started a new school year, and the possibilities are endless: new teachers, new friends, new ideas, new skills to be learned. At the same time, a new school year also brings some new challenges. For some, this may involve a new school that is unfamiliar. It may involve new people who are not Let us encourage as kind and considerate as those our children have our children and known most of their lives. With all these ourselves to make new things though, the most of each the student has an opportunity to start day – to try our anew, with a clean best, to be kind, slate, so to speak. These new opportunities and and to show love give them a and respect to all. challenges chance to try new things and new ways of being. This is similar to what Jesus does for us. When we ask him into our hearts, we are asking him to help us learn a new way of being. Just as our children must spend time dedicated to reading and studying so they can learn and master their
lessons, we too must spend time dedicated to reading Scripture and praying so that we can learn the will of God in our lives. As we learn what Jesus taught, how he lived his life, we, too, are given opportunities and challenges to try new things and new ways of being. With his courage and strength, we become empowered to live differently. Whether we are children starting a new school year, or adults who are continuing our life journey, each day is a new opportunity to start with a clean slate. Let us encourage our children and ourselves to make the most of each day – to try our best, to be kind, and to show love and respect to all. Even to those who we think might not deserve it. How can others learn to show love and respect except by seeing it modeled for them? Jesus came to show us the way. Let us follow him and encourage our children to do likewise, every day of our lives.
After working in the counseling field for more than 25 years, Ann felt God’s call into pastoral ministry and currently serves as pastor of Woodstock United Methodist Church. Her email address is ann.garvin@ngumc.net.
Help for Parents Monitoring Technology BY MARK KISSEL
Despite the best efforts of school districts, parents and advocacy groups promoting online safety, many children and adults continue to not understand or have forgotten that information and photos you post online, in group chats or in text messages do not disappear when you delete them. The use of technology requires responsibility, and it’s important to discuss with your children the importance of online safety and the need for digital citizenship. The Cherokee County School District’s Internet Acceptable Use Policy outlines student and employee responsibilities in regard to using technology. This policy and other online resources can be found at http:// cherokeek12.net/online-safety. In addition to reviewing these resources, you are encouraged to conduct your own research. An article published in April in eSchool News discussed six underground apps that students are using, and they are worth knowing about. Surprisingly, they can be downloaded from iTunes.
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• ASKfm. This app lets users ask anonymous questions. • Calculator%. According to the app, “anyone who starts this application will see a calculator but if you put in a passcode it will open to a private area.” • HICalculator. This app indicates it “can hide your photos and videos behind a calculator.” Both calculator apps easily could be passed over by a parent. • Hide It Pro. Another app that allows photos and videos to be hidden behind a locked screen. The application automatically locks when users exit it and a code-enabled feature makes the app appear empty if someone, like a parent, finds it. • Yik Yak. This is a location-based app that allows users to post text-only messages that are only visible to users who are closest to the poster’s location. This one has been around for a while and is known to contain frequent sexual content and other references to drug use, crude humor and fantasy violence.
Chief of Police Mark Kissel has served the Cherokee County School District since 1999 and has more than 35 years of law enforcement experience.
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SEPTEMBER Registration is open for the
Tortoise and the Hare Half Marathon/10K, set to begin as early as
7 a.m. at Boling Park in Canton. Slower runners begin early, faster runners start later and all should finish around 11 a.m. Awards ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Get more information and register at https:// tortoiseandtheharehalf.racesonline.com.
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Temple Kol Emeth Noshfest will be held in
the parking lot of the temple at 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta. This is the seventh year celebrating Jewish food and culture by showcasing delicacies and activities unique to the Jewish heritage. Sunday hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Monday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.. For more details, visit www.kolemeth.net.
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Skillet Lickers presents “Real Time Radio” at the
Canton Historic Theatre, 171 E. Main St. A fourth generation group playing fiddle, guitar and steel guitar. Limited seating; tickets $15, $12 for seniors. 770-7040755. www.cantontheatre.com.
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Wildwood Baptist Preschool’s
Community Market and Fair
is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Acworth church, 4801 Wade Green Road. For details, email wildwoodfair@hotmail.com or call 770-499-1580.
Plant Sale by UGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteers of Cherokee County will take place 9 a.m.-noon at the Cherokee County Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. Plants will include perennials, ground covers and daylilies, as well as yard art and more. Tours of the demonstration garden at the senior center.
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Parent’s Night Out
at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center for ages 5 and older. Hours are 5:30- 10 p.m. Includes pool games, crafts, dinner and a movie. $15 per child advance registration, $20 day of, if space is available. Register in advance; space is limited. Staff/child ratio is 1:10. 52
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“The
Red Velvet Cake War” will be
presented at the Historic Canton Theatre at 171 E. Main St., at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. www.cherokeetheatre.org.
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Reinhardt University’s 5K for ADay will begin at 8
a.m. in Cannon Park, 130 E. Main St. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Healthy snacks will be served after the race. Cost is $25 for ages 12 and older until Sept. 9, then $30. Runners ages 11 and younger are $15. Nonparticipants can support a student for $25. www.ADay5K.Reinhardt.edu.
Gardeners Seminar, sponsored by
the UGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteers of Cherokee County, will address “Saving Herbs and Seeds” at 10 a.m. at the Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. Learn how to preserve garden herbs for winter use and save seeds to be used next year. To register, call 770-721- 7803 or email uge1057@ uga.edu.
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This month’s theme for A Novel Idea is Southern writers. The gathering is 7-9 p.m. at The Snug GastroPub, 190 E. Main St., Canton, where guests will hear from authors Jedwin Smith (“Fatal Treasure”), Mike Brown (“Sanctuary”), Kimberley Brock (“The River Witch”), Michael K. Brown (“Somewhere a River”), Tori Bailey (reading from her “Coming Home” series) and Charles Clifford Brooks (“Athena Departs”). Free and open to the public. Door prizes. Reservations available. 770-213-4814
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The 33rd annual
Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival, presented by the
Service League of Cherokee County, will be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. Admission for adults and children age 11 and older is a $5 donation. 770-704-5991 or visit
www.serviceleague.net.
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Once Upon a Dive in Movie
begins at 6 p.m. Held at the indoor pool at the Cherokee County Aquatics Center. Floats available or bring your own noodle or clear inner tube. www.crpa.net.
Trinity River Band concert at the Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St., Canton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 7. Tickets $15.
OCTOBER www.cherokeearts.org.
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Indoor pool fun with the Wibit
at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. No extra fee, just part of normal daily admissions. Children must be able to pass a 25-yard swim test to use the Wibit.
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A summit on opioid abuse and behavioral health issues will be held at 7 p.m. at
First Baptist Church Woodstock. Speakers represent the Georgia legislature and administrative agencies, statewide and local law enforcement, and the treatment and recovery community. For info, call Tony Black at 678-576-6619 or email blackto@bellsouth.net. www.GeorgiaConnects.us. www.facebook.com/GaConnects.
6-8,13-15 “Stuck in Suburbia,”
an original production by Broadway Bound Productions, will run at the Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main St. The comedy farce explores the frustrations of living in an HOA community. www. broadwayboundproductionsinc.com.
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5th annual River Church Pork & Torque BBQ, Car Show and Festival is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at River
Church, 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. Approximately 80-100 cars, trucks, bikes and other rides will be on display. Trophies awarded for competition, also raffles, children’s play area, vendors and barbecue. Rain date is
Oct. 14. www.riveratlanta.org.
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Run, Walk or Roll: Take the Next Step 5K is a fundraiser
for Next Step Ministries Inc. Race time is 8 a.m. with run, walk and wheelchair divisions at First Baptist Church Woodstock. Proceeds will benefit programs for people with special needs. Leashed dogs are welcome. Visit nextstepministries.net or call 770-592-1227. Second annual Smile Run, Fun Run and Tot Trot at Etowah River Park, hosted by the Christian Egner Foundation. Proceeds benefit children with special needs. Register at www.thesmilerun.com and follow on Facebook @christianegnerfoundation1.
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Healing Hands Youth Ranch Golf Tournament fundraiser
will be at the Towne Lake Hills Golf Club, 1003 Towne Lake Hills East, Woodstock. Breakfast, registration and driving range available at 7:30 a.m., shotgun start at 9 a.m. www.hhyr.org.
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Tee Off Fore VAC is a golf tournament fundraiser for the Volunteer Aging Council, set for the Eagle Watch Golf Club, 3055 Eagle Watch Drive, Woodstock. The Volunteer Aging Council supports Cherokee County seniors whose needs aren’t currently being met by existing programs. For
sponsorship or player information, visit www.birdeasepro.com/teeoffforevac.
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10th Annual Sandra Queen Memorial Golf Tournament.
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Homeless Veteran charity golf event at Lake Arrowhead
ONGOING
For registration and sponsorship questions, contact Aaron Keith at akeith@ fca.org. For additional information, contact Bill Queen at bqueen@fca.org, or visit www.cherokeefca.org.
Highlands Course in Waleska. Registration at 7:30 a.m., shotgun start at 9. Fourman team scramble format. Silent auction open throughout the event. Prizes for closest to pin, longest drive. Lunch provided after play. Team entry fee is $400. Mulligans $10. Proceeds benefit Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program. To register, contact Jim Lindenmayer at Jlindenmayer80@gmail. com or 678-983-7590 or Mike Satterly at 404-680-2412.
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Twilight Run F.O.R. Cherokee
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Healthy Living for the Brain,
5K, 1K Fun Run and Walk at Hobgood Park begins with registration at 6 p.m., fun run/walk at 7 p.m. and 5K at 7:30. Proceeds benefit Cherokee DUI/ Drug Treatment Court and Friends of Recovery Foundation. Register online at www.active.com. a one-hour presentation by www.alz.org, begins at 6 p.m. at Camellia
Place, 294 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock. To RSVP, call 770-296-1513.
Sunny Side Up: The Poultry Industry in Cherokee County is
the current exhibit at the Cherokee County History Museum and Canton Visitors Center, 100 North St. Free and open to the public 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m Saturdays. www.rockbarn.org. Serenade Heights is sponsoring a
parenting series 6-7:45 p.m. every
other Thursday at New Victoria Baptist Church, 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. Dinner begins at 6 p.m., workshop at 6:30. Free childcare. Sept. 14, Biblical Counseling Solutions. Sept. 28, Mom’s Spa Night with the Junior League. Oct. 12, Minimizing Debt through a Transition. Oct. 26, Healthy Living. Nov. 2, Understanding your Benefits. Nov. 16, Thanksgiving feast. Register by emailing maleah@
FARMERS MARKETS River Church: 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays at River Church, 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. Get updates at Farmers Market at River Church on Facebook.
Canton: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays in Cannon Park. Sponsored by Canton Main Street. Cherokee Market: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays, 11611 Cumming Highway, Canton 30115. Waleska: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays behind the North
Cherokee Church of Christ, 7198 Reinhardt College Parkway.
Woodstock: 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays on Market Street in downtown Woodstock. continued on page 62
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Helping Hands
FCA
Putting Heart and Soul into Sports BY SUSAN SCHULZ
There are a few startling statistics that reveal the need for a positive outlet and mentors to support our teens. • 40 percent of high school students drink alcohol, according to www.responsibility.org. • Each day in the United States, more than 5,000 young men and women in grades 7-12 attempt suicide, according to The Parent Resource Program: The Jason Foundation prp.jasonfoundation.com. • Two out of 10 American girls will get pregnant, at least once, before age 20, according to the cdc.gov. Fellowship of Christians Athletes (FCA) meets the challenge by providing leadership and guidance to thousands of students and coaches in Cherokee County. “If I had to sum up my experience serving the coaches and athletes of Cherokee County in one word, it would be impact. The impact of a coach to teach and equip athletes to better themselves. The impact of a teammate to encourage and stir passion in a locker room. The impact of a friend that loves and gives selflessly to another during times of great heartache. The impact of a Savior who meets us where we are, but won’t leave us the same. This impact inspires me to challenge others to dream big, work hard and to honor God,” said Jimmy Ratliff, FCA area representative. Expanding rapidly around the world, FCA International is serving in 60 countries with 133 leaders and countless volunteers who spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all corners of the globe. Bill Queen, the area director for Cherokee County has been faithfully serving our community’s athletes and coaches for a decade.
Team camp evening services at University of West Georgia, with 1,400 athletes and coaches. Left, Sequoyah High student Thomas Brumbeloe with his award.
“I love what I do and am grateful God is still in the life-changing business,” Queen said. He beams when he talks about building relationships and helping those he ministers to through many of life’s challenges. He knows, too well, how tough things can get. He lost his first wife to a rare form of bone cancer soon after taking the job with FCA. He has since remarried Heather and become a proud grandfather. There are four main areas in which Queen and his team serve Cherokee County. First, all of our high schools and middle schools have FCA meetings, which are called Huddles, before school starts. Second, they focus on encouraging and investing in coaches. Third, they support the athletes, not just school continued on page 62
Susan Schulz is a Bible teacher, author, wife, and mom of three grown children. She lives and plays along the Etowah River and loves serving at Woodstock City Church.
Upcoming Events Oct. 11
Fields of Faith will be held
7-9 p.m., Tommy Baker Field at Cherokee High School, 930 Marietta Highway, Canton.
Oct. 17
10th Annual Sandra Queen Memorial Golf Tournament.
For registration and sponsorship questions, contact Aaron Keith at akeith@fca.org. For additional information contact Bill Queen at bqueen@fca.org, or visit www.cherokeefca.org. A prayer huddle after volleyball camp at St. Simons Island. 54
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WOODSTOCK AREA HOMES SOLD IN JULY List Price $389,900 $224,000 $240,000 $425,000 $348,000 $274,900 $299,900 $469,900 $429,000 $199,900 $299,000 $449,900 $325,000 $230,000 $389,900 $500,000 $259,900 $209,000 $369,000 $375,000 $245,000 $299,900 $217,500 $300,000 $190,000 $229,000 $182,000 $259,900 $279,900 $199,000 $309,900 $310,000 $200,000 $525,000 $225,000 $245,000 $235,000 $280,000 $185,000 $350,000 $199,900 $435,000 $290,000 $425,000 $344,900 $259,900 $275,000 $225,000 $289,900 $285,000 $320,000 $225,000 $230,000 $235,000 $210,000 $249,900 $256,900 $340,000 $382,940 $609,957 $325,000
Address 5069 Hickory Hills Drive 212 Sabrina Court 225 Highland Village Lane 5026 Hickory Hills Drive 502 Glenridge Way 308 Cacique Court 515 Lost Creek Drive 515 Highland Drive 104 Dogwood Place 261 Sabrina Court 618 Cannon Court 102 Autumn Glen Drive 1026 Bradshaw Estates Drive 331 Creekbend Drive 115 Brendylynn Trace 122 Three Branches Drive 450 Village View 313 Westover Drive 137 Towey Trail 1788 Grand Oaks Drive 204 Winthrope Drive 147 Towey Trail 1004 Westminister Court 1040 Washington Avenue 506 Barbara Court 639 RADFORD Circle 209 Daventry Way 410 Aerif Place 125 Stoney Creek Parkway 446 Springfield Drive 206 Revillion Way 159 Highlands Drive 103 Northtowne Drive 406 Rocky Creek Grove 617 Radford Circle 502 Mullein Trace 505 Mullein Trace 209 Mountain View Drive 705 Trickum Valley Drive 104 Eubanks Court 82 Farmington Drive 1097 Meadow Brook Drive 161 Stone Manor Court 121 Hubbard Road 2013 Woodside Park Drive 309 Burdock Trace 208 Cornerstone Circle 304 Tuggle Court 105 Condor Court 507 Pleasant View Court 507 Papillion Trace 639 Dahoma Trail 533 Quinn Drive 710 Lake Circle 1397 Chatley Way 4909 Leeanns Way 640 Springharbor Drive 552 Lost Creek Drive 524 Spring View Drive 211 Briar Hollow Way 195 Highlands Drive
Subdivision Bradshaw Farm Driftwood Forest Highland Village Bradshaw Farms Arbor View Mill Creek Crossing Stoney Creek Woodstock Knoll None Driftwood Forest Copper Ridge Autumn Glen Bradshaw Estates Creekview Woodlands Three Branches Woodstock Village Farmington Woodlands Oakhurst Montclair at Ridgewalk Woodlands Farmington ARNOLD MILL ESTATES Misty Mountain WELLINGTON MANOR Daventry Village Cottages Of Woodstock Stoney Creek Springfield Woodlands Arbor View North Towne Estates of Fernwood Creek Wellington Manor Woodlands Woodlands Walnut Creek Trickum Valley None Farmington Meadow Brook Cornerstone Manor Woodstock Downtown Bradshaw Farm Woodlands Cornerstone Estates Whitfield at Ridgewalk Mill Creek Crossing Arbor View Woodlands Park At Kingsgate Whitfield At Ridgewalk None Wellington Manor Southlands Springfield Place stoney creek Woodview Enclave Overlook at Woodstock Knoll Arbor View
Beds Full Baths Yr Built Sales Price Days On Market 6 4 1998 $385,000 121 3 3 1977 $195,000 93 3 2 2007 $231,900 78 5 3 1996 $365,000 76 4 3 2005 $318,000 79 4 2 1989 $249,000 90 4 3 2014 $299,900 7 4 2 2015 $449,000 120 4 4 1982 $418,000 27 4 2 1982 $185,000 22 4 3 1997 $299,000 10 4 2 2006 $445,000 28 4 2 2001 $320,000 14 3 2 1986 $215,000 9 4 3 2004 $380,000 12 5 5 2008 $485,500 13 4 3 2014 $250,000 52 3 2 1979 $209,000 14 5 3 2004 $369,000 6 4 4 2015 $370,000 102 3 2 2004 $248,000 4 4 2 2004 $299,900 10 3 2 1987 $200,000 38 5 3 1974 $300,000 4 3 2 1979 $187,200 17 4 2 1992 $226,000 8 3 2 1998 $184,000 7 2 2 2005 $257,000 3 4 2 2007 $280,000 13 4 2 1986 $203,000 75 4 2 2004 $298,000 71 5 3 2003 $315,000 6 3 2 2000 $209,000 4 4 4 2012 $500,000 54 4 2 1989 $210,000 48 3 2 2004 $240,000 3 3 2 2003 $235,000 4 5 3 2003 $280,000 25 3 2 1989 $191,000 3 3 2 1984 $273,355 44 3 3 1980 $205,000 4 4 3 2005 $415,000 39 4 2 2014 $282,500 22 2 2 2005 $400,000 41 5 3 1997 $335,000 37 3 2 2003 $252,500 9 5 3 2013 $275,000 83 4 2 2005 $208,000 39 4 3 2000 $289,900 7 3 2 2006 $278,750 22 4 2 2005 $312,900 11 3 2 2000 $230,000 1 5 2 2003 $228,500 4 3 2 1980 $238,500 16 4 2 1990 $208,000 4 3 2 1990 $240,000 9 4 3 1995 $256,600 27 4 2 2014 $333,500 17 5 3 2016 $359,990 125 5 4 2016 $565,660 298 3 2 2002 $327,500 5
FMLS SF Detached residences data provided by The Premier Group, Keller Williams Realty Partners, Woodstock, GA Data believed to be accurate, but not warranted.
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Sequoyah Regional Library System 770-479-3090 www.SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org
ROSE CREEK 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, 770-591-1491
Sept. 8
Little Munchkin Music at 10:30 a.m. Early childhood music and
movement class with fun, interactive songs and dances from a professional music teacher while playing a huge community drum. For ages 1-4; children must be accompanied by a participating adult. Registration required.
Sept. 9
LEGO Club at 3 p.m. A different theme each month. Children may work alone or in teams to build LEGO masterpieces, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. LEGO and DUPLO are provided. Children age 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Sept. 21
Bee Bots STEAM at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. A special coding class just for the little ones. Play and learn while coding Bee Bots to get through the beehive maze. For ages 4-7; children must be accompanied by a participating adult. Registration required, opens Sept. 7.
Sept. 28
“Bee in the Know” Computer Class at 2:30 p.m. Basic computer parts and accessories will be discussed. Question and answer session to follow. Registration suggested, opens Sept. 14.
DYI Marble stationery at 6 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 can make and take home trendy marble stationery. All materials and light refreshments are provided.
WOODSTOCK 7735 Main St., Woodstock, 770-926-5859
Mondays
Coloring Group at 10 a.m. This coloring group has been meeting
every Monday for more than a year. All materials are provided. For ages 16 and older. No storytime Sept. 4.
Sept. 3
Introduction to Acrylic Painting at 3 p.m. All materials are provided. For ages 16 and older. Registration required.
Sept. 7
Bad Art Night at 6 p.m. No talent is needed as participants make
the worst art possible. Participants will get to judge and vote for their favorites. Will you win worst of the worst? Refreshments provided. For grades 6-12.
Sept. 9, 23
Inklings Writers Critique Group at 11 a.m. Love to write, but
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Sept. 10
Woodstock Rocks at 3 p.m. Join the craze that’s rocking
Woodstock! Discover ways to be creative during this painting program, then have fun hiding your art around town. For ages 8 and older; children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
Sept. 16
Inklings Writers Meet and Eat at 1 p.m. The group’s first bi-annual Writer’s Meet and Eat. Inklings is joining with the Reinhardt Writing Program to offer writers a chance to socialize and network with other local aspiring writers. Please bring a dish or finger food, as well as a pen and notebook.
Sept. 17
Project Pinterest at 3 p.m. Celebrate the International Day of
Peace by creating peace rocks. You can paint rocks to symbolize peace and embellish them with decorative items. For ages 16 and older. Registration required, opens Sept. 3.
LEGO Club at 3 p.m. A different theme each month. Children
may work alone or in teams to build LEGO masterpieces, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. LEGO and DUPLO are provided. Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Sept. 18
Teen Titans Go! Party at 4 p.m. In honor of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the party will feature an activity station for each titan, as well as a craft to take home. Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Sept. 19
Book Discussion Group at noon for coffee, conversation and
a book discussion on “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter” by Kim Edwards. All ages are welcome. New members are encouraged.
Sept. 21
Put Your Best Foot Forward: Feet 101 at 10:30 a.m. The wrong type of shoes, improper fit, constantly wearing heels, or being overweight can lead to long-term foot problems. Your feet contain complex systems that work together to walk you through life. Learn how all of these parts interact and keep you on your feet.
Sept. 25
Sensory Bottles Toddler STEAM at 10:30 a.m. Make sensory bottles for toddlers out of water, glitter and colorful glue. Sensory bottles are a great way to engage babies and toddlers in sensory play; they’re no-mess, portable, and can even be used as a “time-out” timer.
Sept. 29
American Girl Doll Club at 4:30 p.m. In honor of American Girl Kaya, participants will play a game from her time period and will learn about weaving fabric. Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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School & Sports
YOUR SCHOOL NEWS
Chatt Tech Named a Top Affordable College In a recent study by AffordableSchools.net, an independent college search and rankings organization, Chattahoochee Technical College was named one of the top 50 most affordable community colleges in the U.S., ranking at No. 10. According to the study, “Community colleges are arguably an underrated factor in getting a post-secondary education at an affordable price. They are typically cheaper for an associate degree than at a four-year college.”
Community Partner’s Generosity Helps Students A group of Woodstock City Church volunteers delivered a donation of schools supplies to Woodstock Elementary School. The supplies and backpacks will be distributed to economically disadvantaged students. “The teachers were overjoyed with the support they received to prepare their students for success this year,” Principal Kim Montalbano said.
First Week Peek From School Board Members
The ranking in AffordableSchools.net comes in addition to CTC being named the largest technical college in the state of Georgia and the ninth largest college overall in the state.
School board members visited schools across the Cherokee County School District during the first week of school. During their visits, board members toured the school with the principal, observed teaching and learning in classrooms, visited with staff from various areas of operations, and enjoyed a surprise hug or two from students.
Mark Your Calendar Graduation for the Class of 2018 is only eight short months away. Some families like to plan well in advance, so here are the dates and times for Cherokee County 2018 graduations. May 24 River Ridge High School, 4 p.m. Etowah High School, 8 p.m. May 25 Creekview High School, 4 p.m. Woodstock High School, 8 p.m. May 26 Cherokee High School, 9 a.m. Sequoyah High School, 1 p.m. Ceremonies are held at First Baptist Church of Woodstock, 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock. Due to the seating capacity of the church, there are no tickets needed and students are not limited to the number of guests they can invite. The ceremonies will be streamed on www.fbcw.org, so family and friends who are unable to attend can watch.
School Board Member Kelly Poole, center, stops by the gym to see PE classes in action at Mill Creek Middle School.
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Clark Menard visits with Introduction to Engineering Technology students and teacher Karen Zayance at Woodstock High School.
2017
Football Schedule 9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/28 11/4 11/11
@ Cinncinnati Christian @ Faulkner vs. Webber Int. Univ. vs. Bethel Univ. @ Point Univ. vs. Cumberland vs. Union College (KY) @ Univ. Pikeville vs. Bluefield College @ St. Andrews Univ.
1:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 7 pm 1:30 pm 6 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm
2017
Football Schedule 8/31 9/9
@ Samford vs. Tennessee Tech
7 pm 7 pm
9/16
@ Alabama State
8 pm
9/30
vs. N Greenville
10/7
vs. Texas Southern
7 pm
10/14 10/21
@ Liberty vs. Gardner-Webb
6 pm 7 pm
10/28
@ Presbyterian
11/4
@ Montana State
11/11
vs. Charleston Southern 3:30 pm
11/18
vs. Monmouth
3:30 pm
2:30 pm 2 pm TBD
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COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST
Cherokee 101 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-7304 http://cherokee.netadvent.org/ Canton 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 678-880-0106 www.cantonadventist.org
AME
Allen Temple AME 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-6348 www.allentempleame.org St. Paul 390 Crisler St., Canton 770-479-9691 www.stpaulame-canton.org
BAPTIST
Carmel 2001 Bascomb Carmel Road Cherokee 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-720-3399 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org Cornerstone Community 4206 North Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007
River Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton 770-485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org Shallowford Free Will Baptist Church 1686 Shallowford Road, Marietta 770-926-1163 www.shallowfordchurch.com South Cherokee 7504 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-0422 Sutallee 895 Knox Bridge Highway, White 770-479-0101 www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Toonigh 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon www.toonightbaptistchurch.com
CHURCH OF GOD
Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-592-2956 www.bellsferry.com New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com
Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-710-1068
Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.org
Faith Community Office: 110 Village Trail, Suite 110, Woodstock Sunday Services: 230 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org
Toonigh 4775 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 770-926-3096 www.toonighcog.org
First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-4428 www.fbcw.org
Christ the Redeemer Charismatic 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 404-395-5003 www.ctrcec.com
First Baptist Canton One Mission Point 770-479-5538 www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-5349 www.fbchollysprings.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth www.hbcga.org Heritage Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.HeritageCanton.com Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org
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New Victoria 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-8448 www.newvicbaptist.org
EPISCOPAL
Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-7916 www.ecamarietta.org Saint Clement’s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org
JEWISH
Chabad Jewish Center 1480 Shiloh Road, NW, Kennesaw 770-400-9255 www.jewishwestcobb.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation 1349 Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220, Marietta 678-264-8575 www.mynertamid.org
Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com
Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 770-973-0137 www.etzchaim.net
Mt. Zion 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-479-3324 www.mtzb.org
Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road, Roswell 770-642-0434 www.bethtikvah.com
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Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St., Roswell 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 770-973-3533 www.kolemeth.net
MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, Roswell 770-641-3000 www.bethhallel.org
LUTHERAN
Celebration of Grace 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 770-503-5050 www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock 770-924-7286 www.gslutheran.org Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-928-2812 www.tlcwoodstock.org
ORTHODOX
St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-485-0504 www.stelizabethga.org
PRESBYTERIAN
Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton 770-704-9564 www.cherokee-pca.org. Covenant South Annex Rec Center 7545 Main St., Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.cc-pca.org Faith 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www.faithpc.us Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton 678-493-9869 www.gracecanton.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-3558 www.heritagepres.com Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074 www.woodstockpcusa.com
ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of LaSalette 12941 Sam Nelson Road, Canton 770-479-8923 www.lasalettecanton.com
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-0009 www.saintmichaelcc.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road NE., Marietta 770-977-1442 www.transfiguration.com
UNITED METHODIST
Bascomb 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-926-9755 www.bascombumc.org Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Road 770-479-2502 www.cantonfirstumc.org CITY ON A HILL 7745 Main St., Woodstock 678-445-3480 www.coahumc.org Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton 770-479-6030 www.fieldschapel.org Hickory Flat 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345.5969 www.hickoryflat.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-2883 www.hollyspringsumc.com Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 678-493-8920 www.libertyhillumc.org Little River 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-2495 www.littleriverumc.info Mt. Gilead 889 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591- 0837 www.mtgilead-umc.org Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-516-0371
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Emerson 4010 Canton Road, Marietta 770-578-1533 www.emersonuu.org Unity North Atlanta 4255 Sandy Plains Rd. Marietta, GA 30066 678-819-9100 www.unitynorth.org
OTHERS
Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton 770-345-3030 www.actionchurch.tv Antioch Christian Church 3595 Sugar Pike Road Canton, GA 30115 770-475-9628 www.antiochcanton.org Antioch Church 9876 Main St., Suite 250, Woodstock 678-494-2193 www.antiochchurch.life
Awakening 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock 770-924-4150 www.awakeningwoodstock.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth 770-917-4964 www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe 233 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock 770-517-2977 www.bridgepointechurch.org Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-529-9572 www.mormon.org Church of the Messiah 4115 Charles Cox Drive, Canton 770-479-5280 www.churchofthemessiah.net Dayspring 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 770-516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com Dwelling Place Church 110 Londonderry Court #130, Woodstock www.dwellingplacemovement.org Empowerment Tabernacle 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock 770-928-7478 www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com The Factory 9872 Main St., Woodstock, 770-517-7265 www.thefactoryministries.org Faith Family 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-4560 www.ffcacworth.com Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestoneschurch.com Fresh Springs Worship Center 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 100, Woodstock 678-557-9841 www.freshspringsworship.com Fuente de Vida (Fountain of Life) 205 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-880-3135 www.fdvida.org God’s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org His Hands 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 770-405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Hope Church 6576 Commerce Parkway, Woodstock www.HopeChurchAtl.com Iglesia Mana Para Siempre, Inc. Bilingual church Spanish & English 534 Keith Drive Canton 30114 678-880-8750 www.iglesiamanaparasiempre.com Life Church 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, Suite 108,
Canton 770-847-0170 www.lifechurchcanton.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth Ministry House 347 Holly St., Canton 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org Momentum 659 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-384-4919 www.MomentumChurch.tv New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, Canton 770-479-6412 www.newcovenantcanton.org North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 www.northatlantachurch.org Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0040 www.rezwoodstock.org Revolution 125 Union Hill Trail, Canton 770-345-2737 www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Woodstock 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-494-2100 www.sgcatlanta.org Thrive Chapel 11303 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-835-5795 www.thrivechapel.com Towne Lake Community 132 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock 678-445-8766 www.tlcchurch.com Victory 4625 Highway 92, Acworth 770-794-7366 www.victoryga.com Woodstock City Church 150 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock 678-880-9092 www.woodstockcity.org Woodstock Christian 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-8238 www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-366-7515 www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8990 www.wcchurch.org AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2017
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Over dentures. An over denture sits over roots of teeth that are even with the gums. The roots stimulate the bone and prevent bone loss. The selected roots have had root canals and have special caps put on top of them to allow the over dentures to clip onto them. The caps are very short and hidden under the denture. An over denture can be designed the same way with implants that have the same special caps on top.
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out of pocket. But, it was a huge project - so I had to make the choice to do it for my career, not the money.” Most auditions for Southeast projects are “self-tape,” meaning the audition is recorded and sent to the casting director online, not facilitated in person. This allows actors in Los Angeles to continue their West Coast lives while submitting Southeast auditions when possible. If cast, although not ideal, many actors find that taking a financial hit on behalf of furthering their careers is well worth it. So why would anyone with interests elsewhere make the move? Cue Georgia decision-makers. In an effort to develop local talent and keep the money earned from these projects inside Georgia, the state is pushing for local hire requirements to become truer to the term - making it increasingly difficult for actors without true residence in the Southeast to partake in local productions. According to Jason Lynch of AdWeek, filming in Atlanta brings upwards of $7 billion a year to the Georgia economy. It makes sense, then, that state officials would like to see the talent employed on these productions invest back into the Georgia market by living, eating and paying taxes locally. As a result, many auditions previously being put on tape are now requiring live auditions. While this will deter actors from exploring the Southeast market, those who believe in its rise are acting accordingly: making Atlanta and its surrounding regions their home. McNab has no regrets. “I love Atlanta,” she said. “Although I’m a California girl through and through, the South is surprisingly agreeing with me. It’s a much more relaxed, peaceful atmosphere than L.A. And Towne Lake is beautiful. It reminds me of where I grew up in Irvine, but with way more trees. I think my favorite part has been all the wildlife,” she paused and laughed, “once you can get past the crazy weather!” When asked about her plans for the future, now that she’s made Towne Lake and Atlanta her home, she replied, “Right now I’m just auditioning and getting more familiar with the industry in Atlanta. I just started a PR company with a friend, called Above The Line Branding, so that’s been really exciting.” For McNab and others who’ve chosen to take a risk, the possibilities are endless. If the whispers hold true, the implications for this exponential growth in the next 10 years may prove transformative for us all. Source: Lynch, Jason. “Georgia’s TV and Film Industry Now Brings in $7 Billion a Year, Fueled by Smart Incentives.” – Adweek, Adweek, April 9, 2017, www.adweek.com/tv-video/how-atlanta-became-the-worlds-fastestgrowing-film-and-tv-destination/. 62
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This sounds like a great thing. But, remember, this same policy will apply equally to the innocent man who is wrongfully accused. Let’s say instead of a drug lord trafficking heroin, it’s now your son driving your car. An officer pulls him over and arrests your son because he genuinely believes he smells marijuana and seizes your car. Your son goes to trial and the court must prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. He is (rightfully) found innocent of any crime in court because he hasn’t committed one. Unfortunately, your son’s innocence does not extend to your property, and, because of civil asset forfeiture laws, the standard for evidence in the case against your vehicle is only a preponderance of the evidence. That’s a significantly lower threshold that must be met, and, although that can be very helpful in a case against a drug lord, remember that our presumption of innocence is there for a reason: It ensures the government endures the burden of proving your guilt. By eroding that fundamental right, we put everyone at risk.
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teams, but also youth, travel ball and recreational leagues. And fourth, they offer amazing multi-sport summer camps. One of Sequoyah High School’s golfers, Thomas Brumbeloe, attended FCA Sea Island Golf Camp with campers from all over the Eastern United States. He met kids from Georgia, Maine, Texas and Florida. While there, Brumbeloe participated in a tournament and was named the Boys’ Champion of the golf camp. “This golf camp exceeded my expectations. I would love to go again,” he said. Are you interested in putting your heart and soul into the athletes and coaches in our county? Here are a few ways to get involved with FCA: at least 50 character coaches are needed to serve students athletes, home team and board member positions also need to be filled. Financial contributions are always welcome.
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