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October 2016 Volume 4, Issue 7

14 Explore Canton!

Our guide highlights attractions in our city and beyond.

20 9-11 Memories

Photos of special ceremony including gift from New York.

24 Power in a Penny

Superintendent Hightower offers SPLOST education.

26 Historic Homes Tour Fundraiser offers a glimpse into Canton’s past.

49 Gone to the Dogs

Canines make a splash at the Aquatic Center.

54 Robots in Cherokee

New adidas SPEEDFACTORY utilizes latest technology.

56 In the Spotlight

Caregivers of breast cancer patients share perspectives.

61 Friday Night Lights

Can’t get enough football? Check our photo pages.

Contributing Writers Don Akridge

Cherokee Office of Economic Development 54 Jay Baker

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Canton Dining Guide

Community Calendar 44

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Library Events

Everyday Angels

Tim Timmons

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School News

Scot Turner

John Veith

Recent Home Sales

Ad Directory

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From the Editor You have spoken. We have listened. Our advertisers and our readers have told us that they want a more clearly defined Canton identification for Sixes Living in distribution and content. Since 2012, we have been increasing our coverage of what’s happening in the county seat while keeping up with our Sixes Road neighbors. Now we’ve taken your suggestions and moved to the next level. We are proud to announce that Sixes Living has been renamed Around Canton magazine. This change reflects enhanced distribution routes designed to better serve our advertisers. It also reflects the growth of a city and county where our readers depend on the stories and valuable information contained within our pages. What hasn’t changed is our dedication to our mission of building stronger communities by sharing positive, relevant information and helping businesses grow with affordable, targeted advertising opportunities. We are always listening and building on our strong foundation: a network of award-winning magazines that began two decades ago. There’s no question that we’re the market leader. 1. AroundAbout Local Media publications reach 66,300 readers across Cherokee, Cobb and Paulding counties. 2. Our 20-year history of publishing in Cherokee County can’t be touched. Who knows the county better than AroundAbout Local Media (ALM), your most established hyperlocal media source? 3. Our high-gloss pages deliver the best-looking, most effective advertisements and photos of you and your families. 4. Few community magazines anywhere in the nation can match the journalism experience of our editors. 5. Our staff has doubled in size in the past few years. We usually run our staff picture in the back of the magazine with our

distribution map, but we wanted to switch it up a bit this month for a special cameo! This is your community and your magazine; we rely on input from our readers and the support of our advertisers. Success breeds success. We’re very excited about the future of ALM: we recently acquired Around Acworth magazine. This move is another example of the initiative and attention to excellence that earned us the 2016 Small Business of the Year award from the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. This month, we’ve also listened to our community leaders and their suggestions for places to visit in Canton and the surrounding communities. Take a few notes from their favorites on pages 1417 for your next outing or when you need something to do with friends or family who come to visit during the fast-approaching holiday season. As we remember October as Breast Cancer Awareness month, we realized that one perspective we haven’t listened to yet is that of a husband caring for his wife. Husbands share their experiences on pages 56-57. We hope you enjoy this issue of Around Canton. Let us hear from you. We’re always listening.

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Community Board The Around Canton Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders who assist us as contributors to the magazine, judges for the annual Trailblazer award and advisors who offer valuable feedback. Pat Gold moved to Canton 33 years ago when she married Dr. Homer (Nugget) Gold. After 18 years with Delta Airlines and another 12 working for the Cherokee County School District, Pat began volunteering. She serves on the boards of the Cherokee County Arts Center, the Canton Main Street Program, Canton Tourism, Inc., and chairs the Canton Planning Commission. Pat and her husband have four children and four grandchildren. Pharmacist Dale Coker owns Cherokee Custom Script Pharmacy in Holly Springs and lives in Woodstock with wife Susan. The University of Georgia graduate is vice president of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists. His community involvement has included Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity, youth league coaching and church leadership. Dale’s latest achievement is co-inventing the patented TopiCLICK, a topical metered dosing device. Cindy Crews is a longtime Cherokee County educator. She joined the Sixes community as assistant principal of Sixes Elementary School in 2011 and is now principal. Cindy and her husband, Andy, have lived in Woodstock for 20 years, and they have two young adult daughters. Her motto: Children are the future of the human race; teach them well. Dr. Joe McKechnie senior pastor of Sixes United Methodist Church, grew up in Cobb County. After earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Georgia, Joe spent six years as a television sportscaster. He has a master’s degree from Asbury Theological Seminary and a doctorate of ministry from Southern Methodist University. Joe and wife Catherine have two children, David and Grace Ann. Sonia Carruthers is the executive director and CEO of Cherokee FOCUS and the Cherokee Youth Works program, based in Holly Springs. The Cherokee County native grew up in Canton and has lived in Woodstock with her son and daughter for the past 17 years. She is very active in the community and currently serves with local and regional organizations to strengthen families and children. Chantel Adams is the founder and CEO of Forever We, Inc., a socially responsible toy company that believes every child deserves a forever family, safe housing and a healthy body. She has a biology degree from the University of Evansville, serves on the Executive Board of Highland Rivers Health, and volunteers with the Cherokee County Juvenile Court. Chantel and her husband, Gavin, live in Canton and have four children. 6

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS New Retail Development Coming More growth is taking place in Canton with a major retail development (outlined in red below) scheduled for fall 2016. Located at exit 19 off Highway 575, the Canton Exchange will include Hobby Lobby, TJ Maxx/ Homegoods, Ashley Furniture, Party City and Planet Fitness, to name a few. For more details, visit www.dartretail. com/properties/ CantonExchange.

New Director of Communications, Outreach Angela Thompson has joined the City of Canton staff as director of communications and outreach. Thompson is responsible for revamping the city’s website, social media platforms, newsletters and reports, and overseeing the branding strategy currently underway. She will also oversee the city’s marketing and tourism functions as well as the city’s Hotel Excise Tax programs, connections with city commissions, boards and authorities. angela.thompson@ canton-ga.com.

Mayors’ Recycling Challenge Winners Announced Results are in from the Mayors’ Recycling Challenge, sponsored by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green committee, and Canton came in second to Woodstock. This year’s combined total collected by all the cities was 1,118,664 pounds, a 20 percent increase from last year. • Most recycling: Woodstock Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood collected 567,746 pounds, followed by Canton with 267,588 pounds, Ball Ground, 125,860 pounds, Waleska, 113,840 pounds, and Holly Springs, 43,360 pounds. • Most recycling per capita: Waleska with 141.95 pounds per resident, as determined based on 2015 U.S. Census population estimates. • Highest percentage increase: Ball Ground’s 125,860 pounds is a 47.62 percent increase over last year’s 85,260 pounds. 8

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Athletes Volunteer in Community Service Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted a service project to assist the Disabled Vets Project in Cherokee County, enlisting the help of Cherokee High boys and girls basketball teams to stain a 95-foot wheelchair ramp.

Woodstock Police Transition to New Notification System Effective Oct. 1, the City of Woodstock was scheduled to have launched the use of CodeRED community notification system for relaying time-sensitive information such as weather alerts, missing persons or evacuation notices. Currently, the city utilizes Nixle notification system. Anyone subscribed to receive Nixle alerts will need to subscribe to CodeRED to continue receiving alerts after Oct. 1. Registration for this notification service is customized, allowing residents to choose which alerts they would like to receive and how they would prefer to receive them. Residents can choose several different methods: landline, cell phone, email, text message, TTY or a combination. These alerts can be specific to streets, neighborhoods or regions so that residents in affected areas are sure to receive the information. https://public.coderedweb.com/cne/ BF64AA522EE3

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Lions Club is Looking for Volunteers Woodstock Lions Club, founded in 1961, is open to new volunteers. The group works to provide vision care, contributions of recycled glasses to Third World countries, food drives, warm coat drives, baby showers for the Hope Center, Christmas gifts to the battered women’s shelter and other service projects. Members also support Georgia Lions Lighthouse, Georgia Lions Camp, Leader Dog, Learning Ally and parent organization Lions Club International. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock. The board meets the second Tuesday. For more information, email Woodstocklionsclub@gmail.com or call 770-906-2958.

Daisy Girl Scouts Earn High Honor

Ashley Rivers and Brenda Biehl at Rose Creek.

Farm Bureau Foundation Donates Book to Libraries The Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is promoting agricultural literacy by donating copies of the children’s book “Hi, I’m Billy Blueberry: This Is My Story” to the 405 libraries in the Georgia Public Library Service. The agriculture foundation has given each county Farm Bureau in Georgia enough books for every public library in the county. “Hi, I’m Billy Blueberry: This Is My Story,” published by Bacon County Farm Bureau and written by Bacon County blueberry farmer Brandon Wade, describes how blueberry producers plant blueberry bushes, care for them and harvest the crop. www.gfbfoundation.org

A Change at Riverstone 15 Movie-goers now have the option to purchase beer and wine at the Carmike Cinemas on Reinhardt College Parkway. We were unable to reach someone to get more details by press time. Visit the website at www.carmike.com. 10

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Four Daisy Girl Scouts from Troop 14662 in Canton have earned the highest recognition available to scouts in kindergarten and first grade. The girls earned the Daisy Journey Summit Award for completing all three National Leadership Journeys at their grade level. Recipients are Amilia Huggins, daughter of Mike and Maria Huggins; Lucy Paire, daughter of Chris and Jennifer Paire; Carah Samples, daughter of Paul and Sheree Samples; and Celia Williams, daughter of Chad and Christy Williams. “While it’s more common to see Summit Awards in the higher grade From left, front row: Amilia Huggins and Celia levels such as Juniors Williams. Back row: Lucy Paire and Carah Samples. and Cadettes, it isn’t so common at the Daisy level,” said Luanne Allen, director of the Starlily Service Unit for Girl Scouts in Cherokee County. “These girls have shown great initiative and determination in completing all three Journeys available at the Daisy level. We are very proud of their work and accomplishment.” During their first two years of scouting, the girls attended an afternoon program at Zoo Atlanta and learned ways to help care for animals in our environment. They spent a day at a farm to explore the natural world. Their final journey was a day spent learning about different feelings and how to handle them in positive ways. Activities included role-playing to learning about negotiating, resolving conflict and being considerate. The girls took their first nature hike together and finished the day with the Disney movie “Inside Out.”

WE VOLUNTEER AND DONATE TO CHEROKEE SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS. BECAUSE THAT’S WHAT NEIGHBORS DO. Northside Hospital-Cherokee has given more than 10,000 volunteer hours and donated millions to Cherokee schools and charitable organizations. Because Cherokee County is not only the location of our hospital, it is our home. Most of our physicians and staff live right here. Our children go to school with yours and we shop at the local grocery stores with you. Since becoming part of the community in 1997, Northside Hospital-Cherokee is committed to keeping this county great. Because, after all, it’s our home, too.

Cherokee’s community hospital. Northside.com AROUND CANTON | October 2016

Celebrations!

Celebrating October birthdays at The Lodge at BridgeMill

From left: Theresa Cerasoli, Richard Tuttle, Philly Holmes, Frank Ponticello, Norman Schmidt, Jacquie Gallagher, Nora Jean Coffey, Rita Notarfrancesco and Marylin Morris.

Grayson Ryan Smith

Age 5 on Oct. 5 We love you! Daddy, Mommy, and Walker

Ellie Reneé Ellis

Age 1 on Oct. 28 Happy First Birthday! Mommy and Daddy love you so much!

Noah & Wyatt Pless

Age 10 on Oct. 16 Happy Birthday, We love you so very much! Love, Dad, Mom, Phoenix and Hudson

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When In Canton …

With the holiday season fast approaching, we asked our Around Canton friends to share their top three favorite places to take visitors. We hope this inspires you, sparking ideas for entertaining your guests this year!

John Rust

Buzz Ahrens

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Chairman 1. Aquatic Center at Sixes Road. 2. Northside Cherokee’s new hospital build out. 3. Airport Expansion, New Fire Training Facility, etc.

Tim Prather

Fire Chief for Cherokee County Fire and ES 1. Historic areas, such as downtown Canton. 2. The new parks around the river, local seasonal festivals, etc. 3. Hickory Log Reservoir.

Dr. Brian V. Hightower

Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools 1. The connecting parks in Canton (Heritage and Etowah River) are great to visit for exercise. 2. Blankets Creek and Rope Mill Bike Trails 3. Garland Mountain and Boling Park trails.

JoEllen Wilson

Ward 1 Canton City Council Member 1. Soleil at Laurel Canyon (a 55-plus active adult community). 2. Downtown Canton events (farmers market, First Fridays, and great shows at the Canton Theatre). 3. Heritage, Etowah and Boling parks are great places to walk.

Sandy McGrew

Ward 1 Canton City Council Member 1. Hickory Log Creek Reservoir, the Etowah River and Park. 2. Laurel Canyon Parkway and Great Sky Parkway. 3. The Cherokee County Arts Center.

Dale Coker

Owner of Cherokee Custom Script Pharmacy Around Canton Community Board Member 1. Gibbs Gardens. 2. Little River and J.J. Biello parks.

Bill Grant

Ward II Canton City Council Member 1. Historic Downtown Canton. 2. Etowah River Park and Trail. 3. Cherokee County History Museum and Visitors Center. AROUND CANTON | October 2016

Ward III Canton City Council Member 1. The Etowah River. 2. The dam and reservoir. 3. The Heritage and Etowah parks with the connecting trail.

Nathan Brandon

Camellia Place Director of Marketing and Communications 1. Reinhardt Funk Heritage Center and the tool collection. 2. Georgia National Cemetery. 3. Heritage and Etowah parks, now that they connect.

Cindy Crews

Sixes Elementary Principal Around Canton Community Board Member 1. Lake Allatoona. 2. Gibbs Gardens. 3. Georgia National Cemetery.

Tim Cavender

Cherokee County Fire Department Director of Public Affairs 1. Gibbs Gardens. This place is beautiful and was shot in a movie to represent Heaven. 2. Downtown Canton Historic Courthouse. 3. Reinhardt University.

Chantel Adams

Founder/CEO of Forever We, Inc. Around Canton Community Board Member 1. Farmers market at River Church on Tuesdays. 2. Canton Theatre in downtown Canton. 3. Gibbs Gardens.

Joe Mckechnie

Senior Pastor of Sixes United Methodist Church Around Canton Community Board Member 1. Rock Barn. 2. Old gold mines and some of the beautiful old homes. 3. The old mill.

Gene Hobgood

Mayor of Canton 1. Gibbs Gardens. 2. Etowah River Park. 3. Cherokee Arts Center.

Mary Turner

Public Information Officer, Canton Police Department 1. Etowah River Park. 2. The Reservoir. 3. Historic Downtown Canton.

Cherokee Arts Center

94 North St., Canton. The building, a historic landmark dating to the 1800s, started as a small wooden frame structure on a 110-foot by 150-foot land parcel that was home to the Methodist Episcopal Church South in 1842. A second church building made of brick was built in 1850 and served the congregation for 75 years. In May 1926, a new building replaced the former and included an altar rail dating to 1850, which is now a part of the arts center gallery. In 1998, the county deeded the historic building to the Cherokee Arts Council, and it has been updated and repurposed throughout the years. www.cherokeearts.org

Funk Heritage Center

7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska. The center, on the Reinhardt University campus, features many displays and is open to visitors daily except Mondays. The Bennett History Museum is a collection of Native American artifacts, an award-winning film and interactive computer programs. The Rogers Contemporary Native American Art Gallery features paintings, baskets, sculpture and pottery. The Sellars Gallery of Historic Tools is a collection of tools used in specific trades. An Appalachian settlement includes pioneer log cabins, a blacksmith shop and farm buildings. In 2013, the National Park Service Trail of Tears designated the museum as a certified interpretive center on its official Georgia Trail of Tears. www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage

Gibbs Gardens

1987 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground. It took six years for owner Jim Gibbs to find the perfect site on which to build a world-class garden. The house and gardens include 220 of the 292 acres, making it one of the largest residential estate gardens in the United States. According to www.gibbsgardens.com: “There is a beautiful stream flowing through the middle of the valley, with hundreds of springs intersecting the stream. The springs are surrounded by millions of naturalized ferns making it one of the largest ferneries in the nation. Native azaleas, dogwoods and mountain laurels provide additional seasonal interest. He designed 24 ponds, 32 bridge crossings and 19 waterfalls. The numerous garden rooms are planted with hundreds of varieties of plants and are carved into pockets surrounded by acres of deciduous trees that provide spectacular fall color.”

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir

Bluffs Parkway, Canton. Hickory Log Creek Dam is one of the largest in Georgia not built by the Corps of Engineers or Georgia Power. The reservoir covers 414 acres, features almost 15 miles of shoreline, and holds nearly 6 billion gallons of water. Boats with electric motors, canoes, and kayaks will be allowed on the water. Boats with gas or diesel motors and sailboats are NOT allowed. The parking area is open 7 a.m.–7 p.m., seven days a week and 7 a.m.–8 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Cost is $5 per day per vehicle. www.canton-georgia.com

Georgia National Cemetery

1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton. In 2006, the 775-acre national cemetery opened on property donated by Scott Hudgens, the late Atlanta World War II veteran, land developer and philanthropist. Features of the property include an information center, an administration and maintenance building, public restrooms, a flag plaza and shelters for committal services. The cemetery can accommodate 33,000 full-casket gravesites, 3,000 in-ground sites for cremated remains and 3,000 columbaria niches for cremated remains. www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/georgia.asp

Rock Barn

658 Marietta Highway, Canton. Also known as the Crescent Farm Historical Center, the Rock Barn was built in 1906 by Augustus Lee Coggins. The Historical Society reports that it’s believed to be the only existing rock barn in Georgia. The charming structure has interior capacity for 180 people and is rented to local PHOTO BY AMBER HATLEY residents for weddings, business meetings, family reunions and other gatherings. www.rockbarn.org

Etowah River Park

600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. The 80-acre facility is located at the end of Brown Industrial Parkway on the banks of the Etowah River. The park includes an amphitheater, walking track, playground and a bridge that spans the river to reach trails that lead through Heritage Park and the developing Canton Trails system. The park has a half-mile track around an athletic field, which is the equivalent of three full-size rectangular fields. www.canton-georgia.com/parks.html

Cherokee County History Museum and Visitor’s Center

100 North St., Suite 140, Canton. The museum is operated by the Cherokee County Historical Society with support from the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. Visitors will find exhibits about the county’s history, including interactive iPad presentations. Temporary exhibits are rotated three to four times each year. A series of short videos by Cherokee County citizens with a story to tell is available in the museum, a feature that was given an Archival Excellence Award from the Georgia Archives. www.rockbarn.org

Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trails

2261 Sixes Road, Canton. The 15-mile system consists of three main loop trails ranging from intermediate to advanced difficulty. A 1.4-mile beginner trail is fairly flat and suitable for children. Blankets was ranked third nationally based on usage by Singletracks.com several years ago, and is currently ranked the top trail in Georgia. www.sorbawoodstock.org/trails AROUND CANTON | October 2016

Canton Area

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Attractions

Cherokee Arts Center Georgia National Cemetary Hickory Log Creek Reservoir History Museum and Visitor’s Center

Rock Barn Funk Heritage Center Lake River

Gibbs Gardens Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trails

Etowah River Park

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“Do You Hear That?” BY SCOT TURNER

Sgt. Michael Sheehan of the Holly Springs Police Department had just stopped his squad car with me in his passenger seat. The clock read about 10 p.m. on a Saturday night and a beeping was coming from the darkened office building we had stopped in front of. There was no obvious sign of activity within. He picked up his radio and called in to ask if an alarm had been triggered. Dispatch responded to say nothing like that had happened. He drove slowly to the other side of the building, where we discovered the back door open. “Hello!” he said just before calling for back up. The other officers had already decided to make their way to our location when they heard the initial call, so they arrived within seconds. They spoke for a just a few moments to formulate their plan and then they looked at each other and drew their weapons. “You ready?” Sheehan asked the other officers, and then before I could count to three they were in the building. My ride-along experience had just gotten real. My heart involuntarily began to race as thoughts of all kinds of worst-case scenarios began flashing in my mind. I waited for what seemed like hours for them to come out. In reality it took just a few minutes before they emerged, giving the all clear and securing and locking the door behind them. For the previous two hours my ride along with Sheehan had been filled with constant and jovial conversation. We discussed his duties, his equipment, what it was like to work at HSPD as opposed

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to other agencies, and the political climate and attitudes toward police work. When he got back into the car after clearing the building, he picked right back up where he had left off, but I had to stop him for a moment and address what had just happened. “Is your heart racing like mine right now?” I asked. “No, not really,” he replied. “How is that possible? I’m on an adrenaline high right now and all I did was watch from a distance. And now you are right back to normal.” He relied on his experience and his training, both of which had prepared him for moments just like that. He referred to the process and doing it the right way, and having good people to back him up. Thank God for that. As the evening wrapped up, I had gained a perspective and increased level of respect for the work our local law enforcement officers are doing to keep us all safe every day. They are willing to put their own lives on the line even in the face of increased danger and they deserve our gratitude for that. I know they have mine.

Scot Turner is a small business owner and the State House Representative for District 21. He can be reached at 678-576-2644 or www.facebook.com/turnerforhouse.

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Scary Stories is the theme for October’s A Novel Idea, 7-9 p.m. at the Snug Gastro Pub. Prizes are given out during the evening. Six authors will read from novels that aren’t necessarily about ghosts and goblins. At press time, the following authors were confirmed: • Alex Hughes, author of the Mindspace Investigation fourbook series. As a level 8 telepath, her main character has the ability to get inside the twisted minds of suspects. • Lynn Hesse, whose debut novel addresses a mother’s loss of a son due to racial hatred and injustice. • Jeff Haws has created a dystopian world where no one dies because of the power of modern medicine. So what to do with the overcrowding?

Oct. 21-23, 28-30

Agatha Christie’s “Love With a Stranger” will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Canton’s Historic Theatre, 171 East Main St. Tickets $18. 770-591-0282. www.cantontheatre.com

Canton Farmers Market

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ends at noon on Oct. 15) Saturdays in Cannon Park.

First Friday 6-9 p.m.

Oct. 7: Oktoberfest in the streets of Canton. The band will be 1st Generation.

• Marsha Cornelius, whose Amazon bestselling novel “H10 N1” has rabid dogs attacking a helpless man.

Oct. 21-22

Art @ The Mill is a juried art exhibit open 6-9 p.m at Liberty Hill Church, 141 Railroad St. A brief reception begins at 6 p.m. Friday with entertainment, beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Last year’s show featured more than 40 artists. Artists can apply by Oct. 9; registration information available at http://libertyhillumc.org/ artshow/. Registration fees and donations will benefit Hasty Elementary School.

Nov. 5 Police in the Park is an event set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Etowah River Park to promote unity between residents and Canton police. Activities include a 5K, police demonstrations, jump houses, music, entertainment for children and public safety vehicles. www.canton-georgia.com

Nov. 8-Dec. 22

A holiday show featuring Cherokee Arts Center members will include a reception 6-8 p.m. Dec. 2. All artwork for sale will cost less than $100. The center is at 94 North St. www.cherokeearts.org

Nov. 12

The annual chili cook-off will begin at 11 a.m. in Cannon Park. For more details, visit www.cantonhdl.com.

Art & Wine Walk Make plans now to attend Canton’s annual Art & Wine Walk, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 9-10. Tickets available through Main Street events at www.cantonhdl.com. AROUND CANTON | October 2016

Patriots Day

Canton city officials, residents and service personnel commemorated the horrific tragedy of 9-11-2001 with a Patriots Day ceremony in downtown Canton. In 2007, the Canton Rotary Club donated a public safety memorial on display downtown that includes a steel beam from the 79th floor of the south World Trade Center tower.

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21 PHOTOS BY DEPUTY JOSHUA L. WATKINS

Torie Williams, of Jasper, leads the pack.

5K for ADay

Raises Scholarship Money for Reinhardt Students

The second annual 5K for ADay was held in downtown Canton last month. The event hosted 180 runners and raised $13,000 for student scholarships. The 5K is part of Reinhardt University’s fundraising efforts for the ADay for Reinhardt program, also known as the Cherokee County Grant Program. Since 1988, it has provided more than $4.8 million to Cherokee County students attending Reinhardt University. In addition to the 5K for ADay, Reinhardt sold blue ribbons for $30 each, that people can hang in their businesses and homes to show support for the university. The ribbons brought in about $900 of the total amount raised, which also will go toward scholarships for Reinhardt University students.

Daniel Hill, Jackson Hill, SOAR and Victoria Hill.

James Hefner, of Jasper.

Viviana Baxter, a Spanish professor at Reinhardt

Renasant Bank reps: Tyler Hughes and Stephanie Allen. Renasant earned the team trophy for having the most participants.

Joel Langford, director of library services for the Hill Freeman Library and Spruill Learning Center at Reinhardt University.

From left: Johan Olarte, Hermon Gebrezyabiher and Kendall Byrd.

Local Zaxby’s owner/operator and RU Board of Trustees member Fred Weir and SGA President Katie Purcell. PHOTOS BY JEFF REED

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I love to pick up pennies—whether they’re on heads or tails—because I know the power of a penny. After all, pennies have helped us grow into being a nationally recognized, award-winning school district. When you make a purchase on which you pay sales tax in Cherokee County, you’re investing a penny in our schools and in the future of our community. More than 95 percent of all Georgia counties pay 7 or 8 percent sales tax for a variety of needs. In Cherokee, we pay only 6 percent, and one of those pennies goes directly to our schools through the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or Ed SPLOST for short. In 2000, a Blue Ribbon Committee of business, civic and elected leaders recommended our community use an Ed SPLOST to build a better school district. Voters agreed and since have voted twice to continue the Ed SPLOST. We’ve invested these pennies over the past 15 years, and I think we’ve invested them wisely. This fall, from early voting this month through Election Day on Nov. 8, you’ll be asked on your ballot whether to continue the Ed SPLOST for another five years. I can’t tell you how to vote, but I can tell you what we’ve done with the Ed SPLOST and what we’ll continue to do if it’s renewed. We built schools—19 new and replacement schools— to keep up with our community’s explosive growth. We also expanded and renovated older schools to ensure that all children attend a safe, well-lit and updated school, no matter their ZIP code. We constructed technology infrastructure not only in classrooms, but also underground, to provide students and teachers with the hardware, software and connectivity needed for success. We purchased new school buses to replace those that have logged a lifetime of miles. We acquired land for new schools in anticipation of the return of housing growth, which is again transforming fields into neighborhoods. At the same time, we’ve been retiring the “mortgage” incurred by the necessity of building so many schools to answer our county’s rapid growth. We’re on track to pay it off by 2033, and the new projects we’ve planned for the Ed SPLOST renewal won’t extend this timeline. While our plans for the next five years focus mainly on paying off this debt, we do have five remaining areas for

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improvements should the Ed SPLOST be renewed: • New construction projects. This includes a 24-classroom addition at Mill Creek Middle School, a 20-classroom addition at Woodstock Middle School and an auxiliary gym for PE classes at Woodstock High School. • Major renovations and repairs. The proposed upgrades would benefit every school in the district. Work would range from installing new roofs to upgrading HVAC systems. You may have already heard from a football, lacrosse, soccer or marching band fan in your family that the renewal proposal includes installing artificial turf in all high school stadiums. Replacing grass with artificial turf not only would enhance safety for student-athletes and efficiency of usage and upkeep, but the installation also pays for itself through reduced maintenance costs and frees up $110,000 a year to spend in classrooms. • Continued investment in technology. With little state funding for technology, Ed SPLOST remains the main revenue source for technology-related infrastructure and equipment to further academic achievement and increase operational efficiency. • Continued replacement of school buses. We need to replace at least 30 aging buses a year over the next five years, and this is another area for which Ed SPLOST serves as the main source of funding. • Continued land acquisition. As residential development quickly returns to our community, so does the need to purchase future school sites to stay ahead of this growth. Ed SPLOST revenue remains the main source of this funding, too. Without the Ed SPLOST, we’d have no source of funding for these needs, and our property tax rate would increase. The Ed SPLOST offers our community the option of funding these needs through a tax that visitors and residents alike pay based on purchases instead of through a property tax increase. When you’re driving around our community this fall, please notice the fantastic new/replacement Dean Rusk, Teasley and E.T. Booth middle schools, the well-maintained schools in every corner of our county, the school buses on the road and the students whose backpacks carry books along with learning devices and whose minds are connected to the world—all because of your investment and the power of a penny!

Dr. Brian V. Hightower began his tenure as Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools on Feb. 1, after 30 years of service as a teacher and administrator.

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The Cherokee County Historical Society will present the second Historic Canton Tour of Homes Oct. 21 and 22. This tour will highlight Canton’s and unique historic character, as well as promote the rapidly developing downtown. Canton was founded in 1832 and grew quickly after the railroad came through in 1879. While downtown Canton has changed considerably during the past 100 years, the historic downtown contains 300 buildings in its National Register Historic District. The tour will highlight some of the historic homes in downtown Canton, while encouraging visitors to experience the neighborhood shops and restaurants along Main Street. The tour will showcase four private homes: the JonesMorgan home, the Sparks-Sellers home, the Satterfield home and the Jones-Johnston home. Shuttle buses will run continuously from the Cherokee County Historic Courthouse to visit all of the sites. This event will enable the Historical Society to bring visitors to downtown Canton and show the link between Canton’s history and its promising future. All proceeds will benefit the Cherokee County Historical Society and will be used for education and outreach programs.

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Rob’s Rescues This dog is Fifi. She is sweet and can’t jump very high. Fifi is really fast for a very small dog. She would be a really good dog for somebody, and she listens very well. This cat is Pearl. She is a Brown Mackerel Tabby and about a year old. She is really calm and friendly and I would say she is a very peaceful cat.

The Georgia State Dog is the shelter dog. This is thanks to State Rep. Joe Wilkinson, R-Sandy Springs. I did an interview with him at Rays on the River. Do you have any dogs at your house? Not at the moment. Soon I will be adopting two new dogs for our home though. I used to have a Corgi called Harmony, who was named after the Coke song (I’d like to teach the world to sing ...). I would like to get another Corgi from the same AKC breeder that I got Harmony. I will also be adopting a dog from the shelter and I’m not sure what kind of dog that will be. My grand-dog is a Pug and I find that a really appealing breed but I ultimately believe that dogs find us as much as we find them. Do you have any cats at your house? I have had three wonderful cats in my life. I had Smokey for 18 years through college. My more recent cats were Boomer and Jiggs, that I adopted from the Atlanta Humane Society. I definitely want another cat. Did anyone in the Senate not like your idea? Two senators were opposed to the idea. One was a breeder of bulldogs. The Senate blocked my bill, but it got rescued by Sen. Burt Jones (R-Jackson) and was signed into law by Gov. Deal. Are there any other dogs that could have been the State Dog? Through the years there has been a lot of support for the Bulldog and Labrador breeds, but I wanted to make any dog that needed a home the State Dog. Rob met with State Rep. Joe Wilkinson, R-Sandy Springs, to discuss his legislation making the shelter dog the Georgia State Dog.

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What made you think that we even needed a State Dog? It creates a vehicle to bring attention to animal rescue and how important animals can be in a community and family. To get all states with no State Dogs to make the shelter dog the State Dog, what is the first thing I would have to do? I would suggest writing to the National Council of State Legislators. www.ncsl.org How did you come up with the idea of making the shelter dog the State Dog of Georgia? First thing every morning I read a political newsletter written by Todd Rehm. He always starts the newsletter by featuring adoptable dogs in the area. His newsletter raises such awareness of adoptions and rescue groups. I am also a bit of an amateur historian. Now, the Colony of Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe to give people a second chance. A second chance for religious freedom and economically. Essentially a second chance at life. Not for Self, but for Others was the motto of the original Georgia Colony. Putting the adoptable dog up as the State Dog is in keeping with the original spirit of Georgia and represents a second chance in life for them. The goal is to save animals’ lives and to enrich the lives of the families that adopt them. Also, from a cost perspective, did you know that it costs the state and local authorities $10-$40 per day per shelter animal and Georgia shelters see about 500,000 stray animals per year. Millions of dollars are spent every year on euthanasia and disposal of bodies. This was not frivolous legislation. It has drastic cost saving effects as well as the ability to enrich the lives of pet owners.

Pet Food Drive! I will be doing a Pet Food Drive at the Starbucks on Sixes Road from Oct. 15-23 if you would like to donate food that the Cherokee County and Cobb County shelters will use in their pantries to help people in the communities feed their pets and reduce shelter surrenders. 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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Death and Taxes: Certainties in Life BY JOHN VEITH

You’ve heard it before, nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. While the statement is an absolute, proper tax withholding can take the sting (and penalties) out of April 15. One thing I dread every tax season is clients who look at me in disbelief at how much they owe. It happens several times every year and it almost always involves one the following scenarios:

A self-employed individual who has just started a business or is finally making a decent net income. Under this scenario, the taxpayer is fully responsible for the FICA portion (15.3 percent for Social Security and Medicaid), federal income tax (15-28 percent for most) and state tax (approximately 6 percent). Those amounts add up quickly even with personal deductions. Normally this type of taxpayer has either neglected or did not know to withhold the proper amount of tax and remit estimated payments every quarter.

Improper W2 withholding; one spouse withholds federal and state taxes while claiming 0 or 1 exemptions and the other claims multiple exemptions. Depending on which spouse makes the most income, this can leave you substantially short resulting in more taxes owed.

to the changing tax brackets. A quick example is someone making $10,000 per W2 and has one W2. That is in the 10 percent tax bracket. If you have four of those W2s then collectively the rate will jump to 25 percent at some threshold, yet all the W2s have withheld at the 10 percent rate. Why? The different jobs are independent of one another and assume the only income is the current W2. It is up to the taxpayer to recognize and adjust the withholding rate.

A significant increase in income during the year. This one is not always a negative, but people are shocked at the total amount of tax owed once they get into the 33 percent bracket and higher. There are other scenarios as well, but the examples provided can all be avoided by proper withholding and planning. Contact a tax professional at some point during the year to run an estimate if the current tax year is materially different from the prior year. A 10-minute phone call can save you a lot of frustration come tax time.

Multiple W2s for a single taxpayer in the same year. On an individual basis, the amount of withholding is normally proper, but on a total basis it can be short due

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If you fill your calendar with the activities that we’ve listed here, fall will come and go before you know it. Enjoy!

Fo li a g e

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See the trees as they reflect on the lake as you cruise the calm waters with your closest friends on a captain’s tour, offered through the Little River Marina. A captain will drive the boat and offer a tour of the lake and special locations. The marina offers 25 percent off the price of boat rentals through the fall. For more information on specialty events and group tours, call Michelle at 770-345-2900 or 770-331-2040.

• Camp under the stars: The First-Time Camper program immerses newbies into camping in a safe, fun way. Thirteen state parks, including Red Top Mountain, offer loaner gear by Coleman, Red Top Mountain State Park PHOTOS BY GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REI and North Face. For $50, first-time Nothing can top a breathtaking view of adventure seekers can spend two nights in a modern campground Georgia forests painted with myriad oranges, reds and golds in with a tent, sleeping pads, chairs, a camp stove, lantern and the crisp autumn air. Autumn weather beckons trail-goers to marshmallow-roasting sticks. Park staff and volunteers can help enjoy the cooler climate via water, wheels or trusty hiking boots. set up the tents and provide “Camping 101” instructions. Feel the leaves crunch underfoot while hiking, breeze past a blur Information courtesy Georgia Department of Natural Resources. of fall foliage on a mountain bike and camp under the stars. • By mountain bike: Circle the meandering four-mile Iron Hill Trail loop while admiring the spectacular sights of Lake Allatoona’s autumn foliage. This park is part of Georgia’s Muddy Spokes Club, a series of mountain biking trails created to challenge experienced and casual cyclists alike to tackle 68 miles of trails in 11 state parks. • Hike with your dog: Take your dog on the White Tail Trail at Red Top as part of Georgia State Parks’ newest Tails on Trails club. Hikers and their four-legged companions are challenged to hike seven trails at one of Georgia’s state parks and, upon completion, dogs earn a bandana and their owners earn a T-shirt for logging the miles. The trail meanders through hardwood forest to a beautiful overlook of Lake Allatoona. More than 15 miles of trails wind through the forested park, 34

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Fo ra g i n g (for candy)

Oct. 28

Towne Lake Community Church Trunk-N-Treat Bible Stories, 7-9 p.m., with games, candy, cake walk, bonfire and more. Kidfriendly costumes please. The church is at 132 N. Medical Parkway, Woodstock. www.tlcchurch.com

Oct. 29

Cherokee YMCA trunk or treat is 3-8 p.m. at the outdoor facility at 201 E. Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. Also featuring hayrides, climbing tower, costume contest, games and a bounce house. Free. Trunk or Treat at River Ridge High School 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Other activities include face painting and playing on inflatables. River Ridge is at 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. Email RRHStrunkortreat@gmail.com with questions. Trunk or Treat 5-7 p.m. with live music at Bascomb United Methodist Church, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock. www.bascombchurch.org Trunk or Treat & Fall Festival 4-7 p.m. at Fields Chapel United Methodist Church, 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton. Food, games, candy and hayrides. www.fieldschapel.org

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Oct. 8

Woodstock Lions Club festival at His Hands Church, 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Train and helicopter rides, horseback riding, bouncing houses, fire truck for kids to climb on. Woodstocklionsclub@gmail.com. 770-906-2958.

Oct. 14

Woodstock Elementary School festival, 6-9 p.m. with games, cake walk, face painting, vendors, snow cones, popcorn and barbecue. Oak Grove Fine Arts Academy will host a Dr. Seuss Fall Festival beginning at 6 p.m. The school is at 6118 Woodstock Road, Acworth. Knox Elementary is hosting an evening filled with bingo, inflatables, concessions, games, prizes and raffle baskets. Bracelets for inflatables and games will be $15 each. The school is at 151 Riverbend Way, Canton. Sixes Elementary festival is 5-9 p.m., with traditional games including Duck Pond. Games are sponsored by homeroom classes. Also includes a fun zone with inflatables, silent auction, pumpkin decorating contest between all classes and shopping from local vendors. The school is at 20 Ridge Road, Canton.

Oct. 28

Monster Dash Glow Run 5K and Little Monster 1 Miler at the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency, 7545 Main St., Woodstock, with inflatables, music, food trucks, games and more. The 5K starts at 8 p.m. Participants should dress in their most outrageous costume. Awards given for best costumes. After the race, enjoy an outdoor movie on the lawn at 9 p.m. For more information, contact Kate Borden at 770-924-7768 or kborden@cherokeega.com. www.crpa.net

Oct. 31

Woodstock Halloween Kidsfest 3-7 p.m. at the new amphitheater at 103 Arnold Mill Road. Just treats, no tricks for costumed kiddies. Moonwalks, apple bobbing, face painting, candy give-away and more. Costume contest begins at 6 p.m. 770-517-6788. www.woodstockga.gov

Nov. 4

Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy chili cook-off 5-8 p.m. at the school, located at 1965 Hickory Road.

Oct. 15

Carmel Elementary PTA is sponsoring a festival, 1-5 p.m., with inflatables, bull ride, carnival games, cakewalk, vendors, food and a book fair. The school is at 2275 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock. Georgia Zombie Fest will take over downtown Canton 4-9 p.m. Last year’s event drew about 6,000 fans to enjoy the live music, contests and zombie face painting. Sponsored by Cherokee FOCUS, a nonprofit that helps children and families in our county. Admission: adults $5, children age 11 and younger free, families up to six people, $20. www.cherokeefocus.org It’s Fall Y’all 5K and Festival benefits Cherokee Impact Soccer. Begins with a 5K at 10 am. At Woodstock First Baptist Church, 11905 Ga. 92. Arrive at 9:30 to sign in. Family festival follows the race. www.itsfallyall.com

Oct. 21

Bobcat Boogie 5K includes food trucks, trunk-a-treat, costume contests and glow T-shirts for walkers. Go to www.active.com to sign up. www.facebook.com/bobcatboogie5K

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Weekends in October

Apple Pickin’ Jubilee at Hillcrest Orchards in Ellijay with wagon rides, pig races, cow milking, a petting farm, mini golf, museums, jumping pillow and numerous playgrounds. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Live entertainment and food. www.hillcrestorchards.net

Oct. 8-9, 15-16

Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay, with more than 300 vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, on-site demonstrations of how selected types of crafts are made. Antique car show on Oct. 10 at the civic center, parade on Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. downtown Ellijay. www.georgiaapplefestival.org

Oct. 15-16

Gold Rush Days Festival in Dahlonega celebrates the city’s 1828 discovery of gold. More than 300 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors gather around the public square and historic district. It’s estimated more than 200,000 visit this event. www.dahlonegajaycees.com/gold-rush/

Oct. 21-22

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Serve Saturdays BY ZIP CAIN, CONNECTIONS MINISTER AT REVOLUTION CHURCH

In July, our church started a program called School 2 Home. Our church members donate snacks that we give to Canton Elementary kids who are on free/reduced lunches. In each snack bag, there is an invitation card to our Fun Zone event held on our Serve Saturday (usually the second Saturday of each month). As the kids are playing on the bounce houses, we are talking with their parents to find out the greatest need that they are facing in their home. After we have identified the need, we will take a team on the following Serve Saturday to meet that need in their home. We want to be involved with the restoration process in our community by helping alleviate poverty situations. The only way to do that effectively is to be personally involved in their lives and to show them the love of Christ on a level that they may have never experienced.

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During our first Fun Zone event, more than 160 people from the community showed up to hang out with us and have fun. Thirty-seven volunteers from Revolution Church were there to serve them, and two local Hispanic churches served alongside us to help with language barriers. Love Beyond Walls, a ministry from College Park, brought their mobile makeover bus to give free haircuts. Some of the activities included face painting, ladder ball, bean bag toss and three huge bounce houses. We had popcorn, sno-cones, hot dogs and water as refreshments for families who were participating in the event. Some of the neediest families who came through were given a bag of food to take home with them. As we talked with these families and got to know them, we identified real needs that they are currently facing: job loss, language barrier, help with documentation, addictions and repairs to their homes, to name a few.

What Will the Election Do to the Market? Will volatility seize Wall Street? Or will calm prevail? DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CFP®, CPA/PFS U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

Wall Street has had a rather calm summer. How about fall? Will volatility increase before and after Election Day? So far, the market is performing roughly in line with historical patterns. In 19 of the prior 22 presidential election years, the S&P 500 advanced from June through October. The median gain for the index during that five-month period was 4.1 percent.1 During those 22 election years, the S&P averaged a gain of 1.5 percent in June, 1.9 percent in July and 3.0 percent in August. This year, the S&P rose 0.1 percent in June and rallied 3.6 percent in July; it is up slightly for the month as August drew to a close. An August gain would represent its sixth straight monthly advance.1,2 In past election years, July and August have been the most volatile months. The yearly standard deviation for the S&P averaged 18.6 percent during the past 22 election years, but volatility averaged 28.8 percent in July and 30.3 percent in August of those 22 years. (These July and August numbers, however, are a bit distorted as a result of the wild market turbulence of 1932. In that year, the S&P gained 55.7 percent.)1 Whoever wins the election, the status quo will likely remain on Capitol Hill. As a Morgan Stanley report commented in July, “Current evidence suggests the U.S. elections in November won’t yield outcomes that substantially change market fundamentals.” Morgan Stanley analysts foresee Clinton winning the election and Republicans retaining their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. In that scenario, Clinton wins, but her administration has difficulty enacting any of its planned reforms.3 If the Republicans lose control of the House or Trump wins, Wall Street could see some pronounced short-term volatility, which is also an outcome that could possibly affect market fundamentals. Even if one candidate or the other wins by a landslide, their most ambitious proposals may never get off the ground. As Morgan

Stanley asserts, “attempts by Clinton or Trump to exercise transformative power domestically will be stunted” by a lack of support in Congress.3 Should stocks rollercoaster before or after Election Day, keep calm. Any disturbance may be short-term, and your investing and retirement saving effort is decidedly long-term. The election is a big event, but earnings, central bank monetary policy and macroeconomic factors may have a much bigger impact on the markets this fall. This material was prepared by MarketingPro, Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. This information has been derived from sources believed to be accurate. Please note - investing involves risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. This information should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any Federal tax penalty. This is neither a solicitation nor recommendation to purchase or sell any investment or insurance product or service, and should not be relied upon as such. All indices are unmanaged and are not illustrative of any particular investment. Citations. 1 - cnbc.com/2016/06/03/history-shows-stocks-rally-during-presidentialelections.html [6/3/16] 2 - money.cnn.com/data/markets/sandp/ [8/25/16] 3 - money.cnn.com/2016/07/13/investing/donald-trump-stock-market/ [7/13/16]

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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2016 Fall/Winter

Hair Color Trends BY TIM TIMMONS

One of my absolute favorite things to do is trend forecasting: analyzing patterns, predicting the next wave of fashion and then piecing it all together with some classic styling wisdom. For fall/ winter 2016, my money is on the following five hair color trends to make a really big impact.

Copper red

We’ve seen a lot of interesting takes on the red hair color trend over the past few seasons, ranging from spicy cinnamon to magnificent mahogany, and they’re all stunning. For autumn/winter 2016-17, copper red hair color is all set to become the major red of the year. This is a red that’s an intoxicating blend of red, bronze and gold. There’s an interplay of orange and brown with an amped up sheen that’s instantly noticeable.

Tortoiseshell blends

If you secretly still love the ombré trend but know it’s not old enough to be new again, the tortoiseshell hair color trend is going to make you happy. It’s basically a much softer, more toned down version of the ombré concept. It’s done with a lot of different shades in the golden brown families and layered together naturally in a way that creates an organic end result. Your stylist will use a minimum of three related hues and blend them together so they flow seamlessly; that’s what sets the tortoiseshell blend apart from your traditional ombré. The transition is so subtle you can’t see where the color shifts, but the overall effect is one of fluidity and gradient. Where the ombré goes from pointedly dark roots to obviously light ends, this is a smooth fade-out.

Smoky blonde

When we’re talking about hair color trends for fall and winter, we don’t normally think of blonde tones and other lighter hues. In fact, platinum blonde is usually the only light shade that’s deemed acceptable for the winter months. However, for those of you who enjoy wearing your hair light, there’s some good news. The smoky blonde is here! 42

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The smoky blonde is a blonde hair color that’s a little bit more muted. We’re talking blonde tones that fall between sandy gold and caramel creams. The base is clearly a buttery blonde but with an ever-so-subtle beige cast that darkens the mood up a bit.

Dimensional platinum

The platinum trend is another one that makes its way onto just about every winter hair color trends list that there is and it’s easy to see why. As a hair color, platinum is bold, sexy and makes a strong statement. And since it’s almost customary to go deeper and darker for the winter months, platinum is always a hit with those who enjoy trends but also want to stand apart from the crowd. What’s dimensional platinum, you ask? Think platinum blonde hair, but with more tonality, brought on by introducing warmer layers to a color that’s traditionally a flat wash. What makes the dimensional platinum trend such a great look is that it’s a subtler take on a very strong trend and more forgiving and softer than traditional platinum blonde, which makes it a more universal trend.

Woodsy brunette

If you’re looking for a hair color that’s appropriate for winter but also a classic (and just a little more regular than the others in this list) I do recommend looking into deep, woodsy browns. Think chestnut undertones washed over with deeper ebony hues. Woodsy brown hair colors can be tweaked to play well to your skin tone and undertones. That’s what makes them a great choice. Brunette shades are usually easier to manage in terms of maintenance and touch-ups, but like all other hues, they look best when they’re well cared for. Browns are a more traditional choice when it comes to hair colors for winter, but that’s no reason to overlook them. You can feel confident knowing that you will be on trend by sporting any of these colors this season. Also remember, with the right hair care routine and a great stylist, you can keep your hair looking red carpet-ready all year round.

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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Out & About O C T O B E R

The inaugural Smile Run 5K, Fun Run and Tot Trot will benefit the Christian Egner Foundation, a student at Ralph J. Bunche Preschool who died last year from asthma complications. For details, visit www. thesmilerun.com.

A first responder appreciation event is planned for 4 p.m. at the Cherokee County Recreation Center park pavilion area, with food from Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Que, a children’s playground and more. For information, call 678-520-2236. www.eventbrite.com

Cherokee County FCA Fields of Faith at Cherokee High School, 7-9 p.m., with adult impact speaker Melvin Adams, former Harlem Globetrotter. Student impact speakers are Luke Bundrum and Elijah Cook with worship leaders Chinua Hawk and Chris Cauley.

The Cherokee County Educational Foundation Golf Classic will be held at Hawks Ridge Golf Club with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. Sponsors, silent auction items and foursomes are needed. www.cherokeecountyeducationalfoundation.org Par 4 annual golf tournament is a fundraiser for Project SEARCH in Cherokee County, a program that provides life skills and on-site job training for young adults with developmental disabilities. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at Towne Lake Hills Golf Club, 1003 Towne Lake Hills East. To register, visit www. eventbrite.com.

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Olde Rope Mill Park Cleanup is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteers will get breakfast items, coffee, snacks and water, with lunch following the cleanup. Limited supply of Rivers Alive 2016 T-shirts is available. For more details, contact Lori Forrester at 770-479-1813 or lori.forrester@ccwsa. com. Sponsored by Rivers Alive, Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority, City of Woodstock, City of Holly Springs, and the Upper Etowah River Alliance. Woodstock High School Boys Lacrosse Golf Tournament is 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Eagle Watch Golf Club. Proceeds benefit varsity, junior varsity and feeder programs. For more information, call De Gale at 404-388-8848 or email missde35@yahoo.com. The event has a Facebook page: http://tinyurl.com/whslaxgolf.

A history program is planned for 7 p.m. at the Rock Barn, 658 Marietta Highway, Canton. The meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month, and topics for these history programs have covered gold panning, local archaeology, city planning, and other discussions on aspects of local history. www.rockbarn.org

Gardeners seminar on tree and blueberry planting begins at 10 a.m. at the Hickory Flat library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. Learn where and how to plant berries and how to care for them so they provide harvests for years to come. To register call 770-721-7803 or e-mail uge1057@ uga.edu. Presented by the UGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteers of Cherokee County. The Rope Mill Dirty Duathlon and 3.3 mile Trail Run, presented by Northside Hospital-Cherokee, begins with packet pickup 6:30-8 a.m. The course will be along the 3.3 mile Explorer Trail, a beginner trail with rolling hills and river views. For more details, visit www.mountaingoatadventures.com/ropemill. 44

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Casting Crowns with Matt Maher and Hannah Kerr will be in concert at 7 p.m. at Woodstock First Baptist Church. Presented by Compassion International and Museum of the Bible. For ticket prices and more information, visit www.fbcw.org. Jingle Bell Shop will be open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Cherokee County administration building, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. Sponsored by the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, the one-stop holiday extravaganza offers early shopping for beautiful and distinctive gifts. www.cherokeechamber.com

Merry Market is a Christmas crafts and bazaar planned for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Canton First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road. More than 60 arts and crafts, home décor, clothing and gift vendors, bake sale and a café serving breakfast and lunch. Proceeds benefit church missions. Admission is free. Details on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ MerryMarketatCantonFirstMethodist. Email questions to merrymarketatcantonfirst@gmail.com.

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Junior Service League of Woodstock’s Holiday Tour of Homes features Woodstock homes that are professionally decorated for the holidays by local designers. Each home has unique features that make it distinctive. Visitors will be able to get holiday decorating ideas to make their own homes more festive for the holiday season. 770-592-3535. www.jslwoodstock.org

Senior Sense Expo takes place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cherokee County administration building, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. Featuring information for seniors and caregivers from guest speakers, live demonstrations and vendors. Flu shots, screenings and information available. Cherokee County animal shelter adoptions on site. Master Gardeners plant sale. For more information, contact Patricia Kenney at 770-345-6730 or pkenny@cherokeega.com, or Dianne Voss 770-345-7515 devoss@cherokeega.com.

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Oct. 12

Tech Tuesday is a chance for you to make a date and get answers to many basic technology questions. Get help downloading eBooks and audiobooks to your computer or mobile device (phone or tablet). Get assistance with setting up and using email, flash drives and posting photos to Facebook. The staff is unable to repair or set up computers. Bring your device and/or laptop and power cords. Call ext. 228 for an appointment.

Flu Shot Clinic is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Partnering with the Cherokee County Health Department. Flu shot costs $25 and Fluzone High-Dos (for ages 65 and older) is $50. Cash, Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Coventry, Humana and United Healthcare health insurances will be accepted.

Oct. 16

LEGO Club meets 3-4:30 p.m. with a different theme each month. Children can work alone or in teams to make DIG: Drop-in Genealogy meets 2-4 p.m. Join their special creation, which will be displayed Sequoyah-Con is a mini O this monthly group to learn and work on your in the library until next month’s meeting. All convention at all branches genealogical research. Topics vary each month ages are invited; ages 9 and under must be C from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The free event but include how to use Ancestry.com, using accompanied by an adult. T will feature popular fandoms, panels, your smartphone to scan documents, and Oct. 19 activities and programs. All ages are how to use local newspapers on microfilm. O welcome. Events include: Paranormal Advanced Care Planning at 10 a.m. Who Oct. 19 would make your health care decisions if you 10, movies, Superheroes, Jedi Training, B Flu Shot Clinic is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Partnering couldn’t make them for yourself? Attend and Wizarding Fun, Cosplay and Robotics. E For a complete schedule of events, with the Cherokee County Health learn how to talk with your family about your Department. Flu shot costs $25 and Fluzone choices for final health care. Also learn how R visit sequoyahregionallibrary.org. High-Dos (for ages 65 and older) is $50. to legally document your choices and appoint Cash, Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue someone as your health care agent. Call 770Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Coventry, Humana and United Healthcare health 956-STAR to reserve your spot! Presented by WellStar. insurances will be accepted.

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Oct. 22

LEGO Club meets 3-4 p.m. Children can work alone or in teams to make their special creations. All ages are invited. Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Oct. 24

Fall Paper Mosaics from 6-7:15 p.m. for students in grades 6-12. Create your autumn-inspired mosaics out of magazines and scrapbook paper. All supplies will be provided.

Oct. 26

Halloween Bash is 4-5:30 p.m. Come dressed in your Halloween costume and drop in for fun carnival activities and prizes. All ages welcome.

Oct. 30

L.I.F.E (Learning Information For Everyday) at 2 p.m. is for parents, teachers and other youth mentors. Help the tweens and teens you work with prepare for life in the adult world by teaching them basic life skills (ex: reading analog clocks) through dialogue and mutual learning. Beth Carey is a retired teacher from Metro Atlanta with a passion for aiding teenagers as they prepare for life. Her mission in and out of the classroom has always been to help teens with their journey into the real world so they become happy, responsible, independent adults. 46

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Oct. 31

Halloween at Hogwarts 4-5 p.m. Celebrate Halloween, Harry Potter style. Participants will choose a wand, get sorted into their house, make a potion that they can drink, make a craft, play some games, and trick or treat in an allergy-friendly environment. Costumes are encouraged. For all ages.

Hickory Flat • 770-345-7565 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Tuesdays

Lap-Sit Storytime is 10:30 a.m. for 1-3 year olds. These fun programs are a time for children to learn about the storytime experience and encourage early literacy by including books, songs, rhymes and physical activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursdays

Family Storytime is 10:30 a.m. for families with children of all ages and is followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Oct. 22

Tree and blueberry planting information from the Master Gardeners at 10 a.m. Learn where and how to plant your trees and berries and how to care for them. Register with the UGA Extension Office, 770721-7803 or email: uge1057@uga.edu.

Don’t Fall Victim to Telephone Scams BY LT. JAY BAKER

It is sad that we live in a world where people would rather take from others instead of working for an income. It is nothing new; there has always been a segment of the population that preys on others. Some of these criminals physically take what they want from the homes and businesses of others. There are also criminals who do their dirty work over the phone and prefer to trick people out of their money; criminals we know as scammers. It is difficult to keep up with all the different types of scams we see in law enforcement, but some of the more prevalent are: “you failed to show up for jury duty,” “you owe taxes to the IRS,” “you have an unpaid speeding ticket,” “your relative is in jail,” “there is a warrant out for your arrest.” The list seems to be getting longer. One common denominator among these scams is that the caller wants to instill fear in the potential victim, typically through the threat of going to jail. The caller often pretends to be a sheriff’s deputy or an IRS agent, and can sound legitimate. He or she may even use the name of an actual local law enforcement officer who works for the sheriff’s office. Some scammers play a police scanner to create background noise to make the call sound more legitimate. At some point in the phone call, the caller will provide an alternative to going to jail that typically advises the potential victim to purchase some type of pre-paid credit card in the amount of $800 to $5,000. Another way they like to confuse victims and make them think the situation is legitimate is to tell the victim he or she needs to bring the pre-paid cards to the courthouse or a sheriff’s office precinct. The potential victim may be tricked into thinking, “if this was a scam, a criminal wouldn’t suggest I come to the courthouse or police station.” Often the scammer will stay on the phone with the victim and tell them not to hang up the phone. Once scammers know a pre-paid card was purchased, they offer to take the code numbers from the card over the phone. Once the numbers on the cards are given to the caller, the scam is over. The suspect, who is likely in another country, can access all the money put on the card by the victim. The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, the IRS and many other agencies have repeatedly released information letting people know that, under no circumstances, will these agencies call citizens and tell them they have a warrant over the phone and then suggest they can avoid arrest by purchasing a pre-paid credit card. We need to spread the word about this to as many people as possible, especially the elderly who often fall victim to these scams. I would encourage anyone that gets a similar call to simply hang up and call 911.

The caller often pretends to be a sheriff’s deputy or an IRS agent, and can sound legitimate.

Lt. Jay Baker is the public information officer and a 23½-year veteran with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office. He was born and raised in Cherokee County. AROUND CANTON | October 2016

Rabies: The Zombie Virus BY LEISA JENNINGS

Zombies are no longer reserved for Halloween. Invading every facet of pop culture, they have become the monster du jour. These abominations often arise as the result of dark magic, scientific accidents, illness or infection. The rabies virus is often cited in fictitious works as one of the infectious origins of zombism. Like many things, there is some fact embedded within the fiction. Rabies is present on all continents except Antarctica and causes 55,000 human deaths worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An estimated 40,000 Americans receive post-exposure vaccine and treatment each year. Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. Only six humans have survived symptomatic rabies with experimental treatment but without receiving the rabies vaccine. The rabies virus damages the central nervous system. Symptoms include pain at wound site, tingling, fever, hypersalivation, insomnia, anxiety, hallucinations, difficulty swallowing, hydrophobia, confusion, slight or partial paralysis and coma. The disease is transmitted via infected saliva or neural tissue that is introduced into open skin or exposure to mucous membranes. All warm-blooded mammals are susceptible, and the most common carriers are raccoons, foxes, wolves, bats, skunks, dogs and cats. Worldwide, domestic and feral dogs account for most human rabies deaths. In the United States, cats have replaced dogs as

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the most common rabid domestic animal. This increase may indicate that fewer cats are receiving rabies vaccination. Fortunately, rabies is 100 percent preventable. Although the majority of rabies cases occur in wildlife, most humans contract rabies from exposure to infected domestic animals. Human exposure is increased when our pets are bitten by rabid wild animals and become infected. There are several preventative measures that can minimize your exposure risk. Most importantly, keep your pets up to date on rabies vaccination as required by Georgia law. All owned dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed USDAapproved veterinarian. Domestic ferrets need to be vaccinated against rabies as well. Specific licenses/rabies tag requirements may vary based on county law. Check with your veterinarian for your local requirements and rabies vaccination options. Second, maintain control of your pets by keeping cats and ferrets indoors and keeping dogs under direct supervision. Lastly, call animal control to safely trap and remove stray animals that are potentially unvaccinated and/or ill. A few simple measures can prevent you and your pets from becoming the next members of the walking dead. Happy Halloween!

Dr. Leisa Jennings received her doctor of veterinary medicine in 2006 at the University of Georgia. She currently works as a small companion animal practitioner at BridgeMill Animal Hospital.

Paws in the Pool BY CARA GORDON, AQUATICS COORDINATOR

This year was our third annual Paws in the Pool dog swim and it was our biggest one yet! We love to offer this event to our community to reach families that we don’t normally get to serve through our regular operations and programming. My dog is my fur-kid and I know that many other people feel the same way about theirs and love having an opportunity to let them play in the water. This year we partnered with the Cherokee County Animal Shelter and reached maximum registration for our Big Dog time with 130 dogs, and we had a great showing for the Little Dog time with 42 dogs (last year we had 78 and 15). We look forward to it again next year and highly recommend following us on Facebook for special event updates and information @ Cherokee County Aquatic Center.

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Health & Wellness

Healthy Lifestyle Tips from Overseas BY DR. NATHAN KALLER

We’re all about preventative medicine: stopping disease before it happens. Patients who buy into a lifestyle-change mindset feel better physically and mentally, and their health reflects it. We start by eating like Italians, and I’m not talking about pizza. My time abroad revealed that portion sizes set us apart from our friends overseas. A large serving size in Europe is equal to a small in the same fast-food franchise in the U.S. Another lesson from Italy: eat bigger lunches and smaller dinners. Larger portions earlier in the day provide energy when we need it. We spend the day burning off the calories. Our traditionally heavier dinner doesn’t always get burned off because we’re about to go to bed. When it comes to what we eat, if it’s a plant, eat it! If a box claims it comes from a plant, better to leave it on the shelf. Things in boxes are usually pretty highly processed and don’t help us reach our health goals. Getting back to that inspirational region of the world, I like to recommend the Mediterranean diet. It consists of heavy vegetables, fruits, nuts, moderate protein—like seafood—and “good” fats. Eating this way lowers our chances of heart attack, diabetes and more. Then we exercise. Easier said than done; life gets in the way. Trust me, I know. I’m a dad. But I tell my patients that

not everyone needs to run a marathon. Just 30-60 minutes of activity—a walk around the neighborhood a few times a week—can change your future. A recent patient of mine is a great example. He came in for a routine physical and discovered he had high cholesterol. He took the Italian Challenge and was able to bring his cholesterol down to healthy levels, and without medication. Small changes in diet, huge results. Lifestyle choices clearly mean better health. But it’s important to remember it’s not just for ourselves. It’s for our children, who have more obesity problems now than ever. Exercise has been eliminated from school programs. Electronics are luring our kids to spend hours on the couch. Fit parents are the best hope for our kids. Just imagine. We can change the obesity epidemic. We can stop diabetes and lower cholesterol. We can reduce heart attack risk. We can make life better for ourselves and serve as incredible role models for our children. Doesn’t that make eating like an Italian worth it?

Dr. Nathan Kaller is in practice with WellStar Family Medicine – Bridgemill, at 3755 Sixes Road, Suite 202, Canton. 770-720-1880.

Understanding and Treating Environmental Allergies BY DR. LATIF DHARAMSI

Itching, sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose and nasal congestion – all can be warning signs of seasonal allergies. This annoying condition can affect individuals during any season, even year-round, and have a significant impact on one’s quality of life. Why do allergies occur? In order for human beings to survive, we have evolved an immunological response to help defend us against pathogens (e.g. viruses and bacteria). Unfortunately, sometimes our immune system can erroneously identify a benign substance as a threat causing a toned-down, or in more extreme cases, even a lifethreatening allergic response. Allergies can be seasonal or perennial. Common fall time offenders are weed pollens, namely the ragweed in Georgia. In the spring, allergies are typically related to trees, while grass pollens are at their highest counts in the summer. Atopic (or allergic) individuals may also be affected by substances that are present year-round including dust mites, indoor molds, cockroaches and animal dander. If you have allergies, the best remedy is to avoid the allergen. Oftentimes, this is easier said than done. To minimize your exposure to outdoor allergens you can (1) 50

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keep the doors and windows in the car and house closed, (2) use a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, (3) change your clothes and shower after working outdoors for prolonged periods of time, and (4) rinse your nose with overthe-counter nasal saline to reduce your allergen load. Indoor allergens can be more challenging to treat, especially if your response is related to your favorite furry friend. But again, avoidance is key to treatment. In the event that none of the above conservative measures work for you, there are common interventions your allergist can provide including allergy testing and immunotherapy. Advances in immunotherapy have now allowed individuals to administer their allergy drops sublingually (under the tongue) in the comfort of their own homes.

Dr. Latif Dharamsi treats patients with allergies, sinus disease, chronic ear disease/hearing loss, and head and neck cancer at Northwest ENT and Allergy Center. He can be reached at 770-427-0368.

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On Nov. 5, 2015, the Acworth community was rocked when the news hit the airways. Police: Husband shoots wife then turns gun on himself outside Atlanta. (WSB-TV). “I had returned home after dropping my 13-year-old twins, Hunter and Fisher, off at football practice. As I pulled into my drive, I caught a glimpse of my soon-to-be exhusband in my rearview mirror chambering his gun and suddenly his threats became reality. I was ambushed, shot six times in my yard, as I attempted to flee to my neighbor’s home. I vividly recall each thought of every second of that night. I willed myself to stay awake and not close my eyes. I blacked out as the ambulance pulled into the hospital. My blood pressure had bottomed out from the loss of blood and my heart had stopped. Paramedics performed their ‘Hail Mary’ to revive me, opening my ribs, shocking, then massaging my heart by hand. The paramedics later told me that they had witnessed that procedure 20 times and I was the only person revived. Only 1 percent of patients come back from that. It is a miracle that I survived,” Janet said. Janet spent the following three months in the intensive care unit at WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Shepherd Center. She endured six surgeries and returned home as a paraplegic. Today, she works hard in outpatient therapy at Shepherd’s Beyond Program. She is determined to walk again and recently joined Shepherd Center’s water ski team. “I am trying to qualify for the regionals in October and hope to be chosen for the U.S. Disabled Water Ski Team to represent Shepherd in Australia. Fitness has always been important to me, but I never expected it to be my lifeline. I was told that my fitness level played an important part in my survival. I used to hike Kennesaw Mountain several days a week, taught trampoline aerobics at Sky Zone and competed in the

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Left, Janet trains for the Shepherd Skiers water ski team. Above, Janet with twin sons, Hunter and Fisher.

Savage Race.” Janet and her family have always been active in the Acworth community. Since 2008, she has volunteered for the Acworth Baseball Association, where she has served as vice president for the past five years. The night before the shooting, she was named “Volunteer of the Year” by Georgia’s Recreation and Parks. “These past 10 months have been incredibly difficult. My emotions range from thankfulness, anger, sadness, relief and everything in between. The physical challenges and limitations have been most frustrating. I have a special place in my heart for victims of domestic violence. Despite the legal measures I had taken to protect myself and family, anger, magnified by alcohol, overshadowed the consequences that night. No marriage, nor any relationship, should ever include fear or control. I faced the ultimate evil that night but I have also been the beneficiary of the ultimate goodness in people. “I want to live a simple, peaceful, quality life and enjoy the gift of each day,” Janet added. “My story is one of hope. If I can do this – you can do anything. ” Everyday Angels would like to thank Janet for bravely sharing her story, which reminds us that good is greater than evil and how fortunate we are to live in a compassionate community. If you would like to donate to Janet and her boys, Everyday Angles will accept tax deductible donations which will go to her medical expenses and therapies. Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please visit www.everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@gmail.com for consideration and qualification.

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Made in America: adidas chooses Cherokee County. SUBMITTED BY CHEROKEE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

If one shoe can truly change your life, think what 50,000 pairs of footwear can do in a year. And that is just a starting point. The answer lies in Cherokee County, and it’s a Cinderella story of bringing jobs back to America. While the company could have chosen any place in the country to build its new U.S. SPEEDFACTORY, adidas chose Cherokee County. After all, corporate leaders have been hinting for more than a year that the world’s second-largest sportswear manufacturer wanted to serve the massive U.S. market more efficiently. And with that, the Germanybased giant chose Cherokee for this U.S. operation. In short, adidas is a frontrunner of bringing overseas jobs back to American workers. Think of all the years we’ve seen just the opposite. Yet, this move creates 160 local jobs, and adidas will be able to reduce shipping costs and get its products to consumers more quickly. “For years our industry has been playing by the same rules manufacturing product remotely in Asia,” said adidas Group executive board member Eric Liedtke. But with a design studio in Brooklyn, NY and the new SPEEDFACTORY in Cherokee, Liedtke says adidas will be able to “make product for the consumer, with the consumer, where the consumer lives in real time.” It’s a goal the company has been working toward for years. In late 2015, adidas piloted the SPEEDFACTORY in Germany. The prototype started with about 500 pairs of running shoes. Though it started smaller than what’s planned for Cherokee, the

German prototype is providing a model for the 74,000-squarefoot SPEEDFACTORY that is being built here in the Cherokee 75 Corporate Park, located two miles from I-75 in the southwest corner of the county. The U.S. SPEEDFACTORY is expected to be functional in the second half of 2017 and will produce at least 50,000 shoes that year. And there’s already talk of the factory doubling in size in the years to come. All of that adds up to a pretty impressive coup for the county, especially when you consider Cherokee was competing with several other states for the project. But perhaps the biggest win is for county residents. Think of it: 160 new jobs in an environment that will look like something out of a futuristic movie. Robots will do the heavy lifting. Their human counterparts will do the programming and keep the mechanics in check. Looking back, it’s almost ironic Georgia Tech’s original “walking robot” was given a pair of adidas sneakers as a reward for taking its first steps. Suffice it to say, that research and other advancements paved the way for projects like this. In this instance, it’s more costeffective and efficient to program a robot to work with different fabric, change a model or adhere to a different combination of components than try to rapidly make those changes in a common factory setting. Humans will supply the higher intelligence. “The global market is changing, and it’s about time,” said Marshall Day, board chair of the Cherokee Office of Economic Development. “Think of all the products manufactured in huge factories and then shipped across the world. You’re going to see more emphasis on manufacturing goods closer to the consumer in factories that are so flexible, they can produce multiple products on a made-to-order basis. The adidas SPEEDFACTORY is a look into the future and at what’s certain to be a trend.”

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

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Breast Cancer

AWARENESS MONTH

A salute to the caregivers.

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be devastating. Breast cancer survivors will tell you that a strong support network is a key element in any treatment program. During this October’s Cancer Awareness Month, we tip our hats (pink of course) to the caregivers who provide support, encouragement, prayers and sometimes just a hand to hold. We talked to Michael Murphy, Dennis Moloney and Jeremy Hawkins−three husbands whose wives have battled breast cancer. We asked them to share their thoughts, feelings and advice.

Describe your feelings/emotions when your wife received her diagnosis.

Dennis:

My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in April of 2014. My first thought was why her? Sam has always taken care of herself−watching what she ate, regular exercise and self exams. It didn’t seem right or fair. And actually, one of her self-exams led to the early detection. Thank goodness for that!

Jeremy: I was honestly shocked. She had the place on

her breast checked the year before and was told it was a cyst. That was what we both had thought this doctor would confirm as well. She was also young, only 27, so cancer was the last thing we were expecting. I was also naturally worried. I had just lost my grandmother to breast cancer not long before Shaan was diagnosed, and our second daughter had just been born 6 weeks prior to her diagnosis. There was just a lot going on and being thrown at us really quick. But I knew no matter how I felt, I had to be her rock and remain positive on the outside. Shaan and Jeremy Hawkins. 56

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Michael:

We had made the commitment early that this cancer would not change us. It changes everything. Mostly for the better, you find out quickly how strong you both actually can be. You also find out how much your body can take, mentally and physically.

What did you do to show your love and support during treatment?

Dennis:

I went to all of the doctor appointments with her and asked questions each time, so I could understand exactly what was going on, and apply that info to supporting her in the best way(s) possible. Sometimes, it was the little things that meant the most to her. Having had a double mastectomy, followed by several reconstructive surgeries, there were many times when Sam was at home recovering, and she would get restless and want to get out for bit. I was happy to drop whatever I was doing, and we would go out−whether it was just for a drive or whatever. Getting out helped her feel better, both mentally and emotionally. I also stepped up and played the role of “Mr. Mom” to our son Max (who was 14 at the time). Whether it was chauffeuring him to a friend’s house or to the movies; whatever was necessary to keep things running smoothly. It was important to both Sam and I to keep things as normal as possible for Max.

Jeremy:

I attended all of her appointments with her, kept life at home as normal as possible, helped with our girls and took time off work for each chemo and surgical appointment. It put a financial strain on us, but I knew I needed to be with my wife.

Michael:

Being there for every chemo treatment, doctors appointment, surgery and everything I could make. My job takes me all over the country and balancing both was a challenge. Our family support group was amazing. (I wore a lot of pink … I don’t like pink.)

What are the challenges of being a caregiver?

Dennis: I didn’t feel like there were any “challenges.” All I

wanted to do was anything and everything I could to make my wife feel comfortable with what was going on, and make things as easy as possible for her and what she was going through. That’s what a loving, caring husband does.

Jeremy:

Knowing there is nothing you can do but be there. You can’t take the pain, sickness, tiredness, needle pricks or surgeries away. You can only simply be there. And that’s hard when you want to take it all away from them.

Michael:

Watching, not being able to take away any pain or discomfort from her. The watching is the hardest part of the caregiver, hoping the day passes by quickly for her due to the effects of the chemo. The recovery after the surgeries, time can drag and the healing process continues to this day.

How did this experience impact relationships with your wife, kids, family, friends?

Dennis:

The most interesting thing to me was that after some friends and acquaintances found out about Sam’s diagnosis, a lot of people told us “I’m a breast cancer survivor, too.” And we had no idea. It’s amazing how everyone who is affected by this rallies around each other, shares their stories and offers support. We were fortunate to have an incredible support network of family and friends who really helped us through the whole thing. As far as my wife and I, this isn’t the first curveball life has thrown at us, but it was definitely the biggest one. We’ve always had a great relationship, and supported each other through the ups and downs of life. This experience has certainly given us clarity, and reminds us, once again, what really matters. Sam and I thought the best way to approach things with our son was to be open and honest about what was going on, but try and keep the explanation as simple as possible. We also encouraged him to ask questions anytime he wanted, and we kept the dialogue going.

Jeremy: It definitely took its toll: financially, emotionally, mentally. But in the end we came out a stronger and better couple.

Michael: This has had

the most amazing impact on both of us. Our family, friends were amazing. Her mother was at every step, so were our boys, cousins, family and our friends. People came from all over the country to give her the love and support she needed. We are truly blessed to have each other and the most amazing family and friends!

What advice or encouragement would you give to other caregivers?

Dennis:

Ask questions Michael Murphy’s wife Penny with their first grandchild, Tallulah. and talk−both to your spouse and her doctor. The more you know and understand, the better equipped you will be as an individual and as a couple to deal with this head on and in the most knowledgeable way possible. And if you have friends and family offering to help out, let them. Your first instinct is to try and do it all yourself, but people really do want to help and support you. This is a blessing not only for you, but can be for them as well. And, having a sense of humor helps too. Being able to laugh about certain things is great medicine.

Jeremy:

Be there. Whether you are just watching Netflix with them while they rest, simply being there is all you can do, so do it well. If there are special things they like treat them to it once in awhile to give them a smile. Be their rock. It’s hard holding it together, but their world is falling apart, and you’re all they have left to hold onto.

Michael:

Be there, be patient, be strong, be thankful, be understanding, be loving, be everything you promised to each other in your vows and more.

Dennis, Sam and Max Moloney. Photo by Hillary Leah Photography.

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Tips for First-Time Home Sellers PROVIDED BY THE PREMIER GROUP

Price accordingly from the start. There’s more competition these days and buyers have short attention spans. The newest listings show up at the top of an online search for house hunters, so you’ll probably have the most visitors in the first couple weeks after listing your home, with traffic dropping off after your listing is pushed down by more recent ones. Work with this dynamic instead of against it by pricing your home competitively before it loses that new listing cachet.

First-time home buyers get a lot of attention, and for good reason. Buying a home is a major milestone in life, and one of the biggest financial commitments most people will make. However, first time home sellers don’t have nearly as much advice available to them, despite the fact that selling a home for the first time is also a major event that comes with plenty of questions. If you’re ready to sell your first home, whether to upgrade, downsize or relocate, check out these tips. Competition is fierce and buyers know what they want. Today’s world of online real estate listings, social media and apps has allowed buyers to be more selective in their home search, with a plethora of tools at their fingertips allowing them to view more homes without leaving their couch. The challenge is to make your home stand out from the crowd, motivating those buyers to switch from online window shopping to actually showing up in person and touring your home. This dynamic makes it more important than ever to have great listing photos and an online presence.

Make it easy on them. Today’s buyers have so many options that they are able to demand convenience, so it’s worth your while to make your home move-in ready. If you’re a first-time home seller, odds are that the home you’re selling is going to appeal to similar buyers – either first-timers like you were when you chose the property, or downsizers looking for a more manageable home. Neither group is likely to want to take on a major remodeling project, so you’ll need to take care of all those little details that you would demand when buying a home, like replacing the carpet, painting, making the landscaping presentable, etc.

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Dirty Sock Smell Not Uncommon BY DAN JAPE

Why does my AC unit smell? An air conditioning unit may smell because there are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in the air. Your AC fins (metal fins that allow airflow in and out of an air conditioner) are close together, which can cause these organic compounds to get caught inside. When water is added, bacteria, fungus and other bad things can grow.

the bacteria and mold, and prevent them from growing while killing them.

What are the top smells that people report? A smell that’s similar to dirty socks or a gym locker room, typically called dirty sock syndrome, is common. Another complaint is a sour/sweet smell.

Will a store-bought spray help? It’s not recommended because sprays will stay in your airstream. Check with the manufacturer of your AC unit for a recommendation that’s safe to breathe.

Is it a big deal if my AC unit smells? No, it isn’t urgent and it is definitely controllable. It’s an environmental process rather than part of your system. Bacteria and mold are everywhere; you need to remove them when they are on the fins of your AC coil. You can do that by performing bacteria fungus treatments or using an ultraviolet light system. The lights neuter

Which is the best method? There are two possible treatments: germicidal or UV light systems. Long term, these compounds are still within your home. The UV lighting system will keep them from growing on your AC’s coil.

Are there any ultimate DOs and DON’Ts? DON’T use candles to cover the odor. This is the worst thing you can do to try and mask the smell. Candles produce carbon and black soot that gets on white clothes, linens and walls. It will also accumulate on your air filter and make the dirty sock syndrome worse. DO call a professional.

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Football

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@ Faulkner

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10/15

vs. Cumberland

1:30 pm

10/15

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7 pm

10/22

@ Lindsey Wilson

1:30 pm

10/22

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10/29

vs. Georgetown

1:30 pm

10/29

@ Monmouth

1 pm

11/5

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1:30 pm

11/5

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1 pm

11/12

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11/12

@ Bethel

1:30 pm

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Faith

We Were Created with a Purpose BY MICHAEL MARTIN

An author wrote that every morning he wakes up, he asks himself the following question: “What’s the most important message that I could share today?” I believe the most important message I can share each day with people is the same message that God shares with all of us each day. It is this: You matter. Isn’t that why Christ died for you and me, because we matter to him? Here are three truths we can share to let people know they matter.

God Made You. “Your hands have made and fashioned me.” Psalm 119:73

God Made You with a Purpose. “…all things were created through him and for him.” Colossians 1:16

You are not an accident. You are not an outcast. You are not forgotten. God made you in his perfect image - perfect in every way both inside and out. Psalm 139:13-16

God did not create you because he needed you. He loves you, but this is not the same as needing you. If you had never existed, God would still be God—the unchanging One (Malachi 3:6). God created you for his pleasure and so that, as His creation, you would have the pleasure of knowing him.

God Made You with the Purpose of Relationship. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with

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all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27 The reason we have such a difficult time with relationships is because, as sinners we can’t help but mess things up. Instead of loving God and loving others selflessly, we are constantly attempting to elevate our desires and needs above both God’s and other people’s. Left to our own devices and works, we constantly fall short of the standard for relationship that is set by God. God, who made things perfect in the beginning, gave us the free will to choose him or to choose ourselves. Adam and Eve choose themselves. We inherited that sinful nature. God in his mercy and compassion came down to earth in the flesh to atone for our sinful nature and make the only path available to a relationship with him (John 10:30). That path is the path of the perfect atoning blood of Jesus Christ, and it is only through Christ that we can know and enjoy God forever (John 14:6). He did this because you matter to him.

Michael Martin is the director of biblical counseling for Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. mike@mtzb.org

School & Sports

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Warriors

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Ralph Bunche Center Playground Dedication The Ralph Bunche Center in Canton recently dedicated the “Playground for Smiles” in memory of Christian Egner, a student who passed away last year from complications of asthma. “Christian enjoyed life to Keith Egner and his wife Trish thank members of the the fullest,” Principal Donna community for their support and the remembrance Adams said during the in honor of their son, Christian, while Principal Donna ceremony. “We were blessed Adams looks on. to have Christian dance through these halls and leap on this playground.” Christian’s parents, Keith and Trish Egner, participated in the dedication, along with members of the Laurel Canyon Optimist Club and Canton First Baptist Church. Teasley Middle School peer readers were on hand and Ralph Bunche students closed out the ceremony with some favorite children’s songs. The news of the dedication “brought joy to my heart and to my family,” Keith Egner said. “His name will go on, and he’ll be remembered for years to come.” The Egner family has established a foundation in Christian’s name, and a 5K Smile Run is scheduled for Oct. 8 to benefit the Ralph Bunche Center. For more information, visit www.thesmilerun.com.

Applications Available for Teen Leadership Cherokee The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2017. The deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 19. Students must be in 10th grade to apply. The mission of Teen Leadership Cherokee is to develop the knowledge and leadership skills of young people so they may confidently become the leaders of tomorrow. Teen Leadership Cherokee, which is in its 16th year, will offer a series of class sessions exploring topics such as community involvement, personal development, team building, and educational and economic responsibility. Students selected to participate in Teen Leadership Cherokee must attend school and/or live in Cherokee County, demonstrate outstanding qualities as potential leaders and possess the desire to effect change in their community. The class, limited to 20 participants, will include students from public and private schools, as well as home-schooled students. For additional information or to request an application, please contact the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce at 770-345-0400 or visit www.CherokeeChamber.com.

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Speech and Debate Team Succeeds at Meet The Sequoyah High School Speech and Debate Team recently participated in the Wake Forest Speech and Debate Tournament in Winston-Salem, N.C., competing against 85 schools from 18 states. Senior Mary Beth Dicks and junior Caleb Crayton made it to the final rounds with 30 other students from across the nation. Public Forum participants from Sequoyah: Mary Beth Dicks, Caleb Crayton, Jack Forbes, Nyla Crayton, Gabby Filkins, Georginne Gibson, Day Usiatynski, Elexus Lane, Andrew Gollner, Zach Rogers, Caleb Pope, Jacob Wright, Alyssa Kirby, Karissa Anderson, Kirk Dyer, Allyson Mason, Natasha Ambriz, Valerie Ambriz, Bailey Eison and Cailyn Hooper. Lincoln Douglas participants were Aaron Brown and Nic Fricia. Speech participants were Katie Brown and Kaitlyn Pulse. The team is coached by teachers Matt Bartula and Katie Maher.

Fifth-grader Aiden Stacey shows off his artwork.

Artistry in Action at Charter School

Children’s book illustrator Michael P. White inspired budding young artists and authors during a recent visit to Cherokee Charter Academy in Canton. Students were encouraged to create their own artistic and literary pieces. White is the illustrator of books such as “The Library Dragon,” “The Secret Life of Old Zeb” and “Harriet’s Horrible Hair Day.”

Baseball Coach Named at Cherokee High

The Sequoyah High School Speech and Debate team.

Students Named to Leadership Roles Chandler Stevenson, an eighth-grader at Freedom Middle School, has been elected to the Georgia 4-H Northwest District Junior Board of Directors. His responsibilities will include helping plan and preside over assemblies for middle and high school project achievement competitions. He also will help plan Junior Conference, a statewide service project weekend retreat for middle school students, assist with county-level activities and serve as a role model. Cherokee Charter Academy eighth-grader Fernanda Ananou has been chosen to Chandler Stevenson serve on the state school superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Students from public middle and high schools throughout the state will meet with Superintendent Richard Woods during the 2016-17 school year to discuss the impact of state education policies in Georgia classrooms. Council members also serve as the superintendent’s ambassadors to their respective schools and take part in service projects to benefit schools and students. Fernanda Ananou

Cherokee High School selected Ben Sosebee as its interim head baseball coach. Sosebee, who is in his ninth year of teaching social studies and coaching baseball at Cherokee High School, began his baseball career in Demorest, Ga., where he attended Habersham Central High School. He went on to play baseball at Truett-McConnell College for two years and was drafted in the 36th round of the first-year player draft by the Boston Red Sox. He continued his undergraduate studies and baseball career at Kennesaw State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in history education. He later earned his master’s and specialist degrees in education from Piedmont College. He and his wife, Brooke, an occupational therapist for the school district, live in Waleska with their two children, Emma and Bryce. Coach Ben Sosebee AROUND CANTON | October 2016

CANTON AREA HOMES SOLD IN AUGUST                                                                           

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                                                     

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Downtown Woodstock

Elm Street:

Theater Offers Escape From Everyday Life BY CHRISTOPHER BRAZELTON

“Maria, these walls were not meant to shut out problems. You have to face them. You have to live the life you were born to live.” (From “The Sound of Music.”) What if you don’t know the life you were born to live? What do you do when you feel you simply don’t know anything anymore? It’s easier to face life when you have a script, when it clearly states how you should think and react and what you should say. When someone else tells you how you should move and even how you should look and dress. And for some of our visionaries (our volunteers) we don’t even give them a script … just a goal. For some of us, the lucky ones, when we feel we’re on the hamster wheel of life is when we dive into a show. It’s the chance to escape the monotony of our daily routines, if only for a few hours at a time. It’s the chance to enjoy community, friendships and even ourselves. It’s wonderful to have a character to portray who’s all the things you’re not. It’s also wonderful to just get involved and to feel a part of something. If you’re lucky, some of the character rubs off on you and remains a part of you. We must turn our worlds upside down, take on more activities and, in doing so, find the balance we so desperately need. It’s that balance that makes us better friends, better spouses, better parents, better people. The new people we encounter during the creative process in theater helps us. Unlike what we encounter in many of our 9-5 jobs, this unique experience allows us to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. It’s something we play a vital, active role in and we become fully vested from start to finish. The theater process doesn’t come with instant gratification, but it’s close. Everything you pour into the theater is rewarded quickly enough that you’re reminded all the tears, frustrations and days mainlining caffeine are worth it. Hopefully, if we do things right, we are transformed by the end of the experience. We are ready to take on our lives and problems with fresh understanding and a different perspective. We are made whole again.

For some of us, the lucky ones, when we feel we’re on the hamster wheel of life is when we dive into a show.

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Christopher Brazelton, a Florida State University graduate, is the executive director of Elm Street Cultural Arts Village . AROUND CANTON | October 2016

Cherokee Photography Club

Congratulations to all the participants in the August competition “Working For a Living!” If you placed in either the color or monochromatic print category, please send a digital file of your image to: deankelley@windstream.net

Color Prints:

1st Russ Miller “The Shrimpers”

2nd Peter Kilpo “Boat Builders”

3rd Vick Sellers “Blacksmith Dave”

Digital Projection:

1st Robert Lowman “Welder” 68

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2nd Dana Woeltje “Playing For a Living”

HM Becky Sapp “Construction Zone”

3rd Brenda Clapp “Sign Man”

HM Eillene Kirk “Tie-Dye Guy”

HM Rick Sapp “Bee on Redbud”

Monochromatic:

1st Russ Miller “Dirty Nails”

2nd Mark Mozley “Timber”

The Cherokee Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month, and for those participating in the monthly contest, that meeting is held on the second Monday of the month. Both meetings are from 7-9 p.m. and held at the Cherokee County Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton. For more information, please contact Kim Bates at 770-617-7595 or email him at kbphotoart@comcast.net. 3rd Percy Clapp “Fudge Man”

HM Eillene Kirk “Iron Man” AROUND CANTON | October 2016

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ANIMALS/PETS BridgeMill Animal Hospital 770-479-2200 www.bridgemillvet.com

ATTORNEYS Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC 678-250-9355 www.NelsonElderCareLaw.com

Tidwell Firm, The Inside front, 28 678-999-8500 www.thetidwellfirm.com AUTOMOTIVE BridgeMill Auto Care Canton location: 770-720-0765 East Cobb location: 770-641-9906

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DENTAL (Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Pediatric)

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

Poole Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Barrett Insurance 404-314-8616, TTY 711 aarpmedicareplans.com

LANDSCAPING

Landscape Matters

Addison Taylor Salon 770-224-8484

Masterscapes, Inc. 27 O: 678-445-6865 or C: 404-316-8252

Salon Gloss Protégé 770-693-6968 www.salongloss.biz

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

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

PLAE Hard plaehard.com Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277

Dentistry at Hickory Flat 770-213-8166 www.HickoryFlatDentist.com

Frady & Hall Heating & Cooling 678-446-4927 www.FradyAir.com

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FURNISHINGS Nautical Seat Covers 678-493-2933

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & REPAIR

Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 33 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com

Calvary Landscaping & Irrigation 770-720-1727 or 770-827-0346

HEALTH & FITNESS

Mr. Junk 678-675-8651 www.mrjunk1.com

INSURANCE

678-932-2097 www.poolefuneralhome.net

Canton Dental Town 770-622-1515 www.dentaltownsmiles.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

Williams Orthodontics Canton: 770-345-4155

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

BridgeMill Dentistry 770-704-1812 www.BridgeMillDentistry.com

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

770-516-1602 www.JDKitchens.com

HAIR SALON

Cherokee County Toyota Inside front 770-704-9525 www.CherokeeCountyToyota.com Dynamic Clean Team 404-414-7743

Woodstock: 770-592-5554 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com

770-403-5813 www.LandscapeMattersInc.com

MASSAGE/SPA Massages by Megan 678-787-8833

Salon Gloss Spa 770-693-6968 www.salongloss.biz

Solace Therapeutic Touch 678-383-0681 www.solacetherapeutictouch.com

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

Hammock’s Heating & Air 770-794-0428 www.hammockshvac.com

JD Kitchens Baths & More LLC

Adcock Pest & Wildlife Services, Inc. 770-345-7700 www.adcockpest.com PHOTOGRAPHERS

Kim Bates Photography www.KimBatesPhotoArt.com 770-617-7595

PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES Atlanta Gastroenterology Assoc. Woodstock: 770-926-5459 Canton: 678-593-1295

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

Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists 45 770-720-7733 www.cherokeewomenshealth.com Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Inside back www.choa.org/sportsmed North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center 1 770-726-8948 www.YourHearingLink.com Northside Heart 404-256-2525 or 770-343-8565 www.Northside-Heart.com Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (770) 517-6636 northsidecherokeeortho.com

770-421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net WellStar 45 770-956-STAR (7827) wellstar.org WellStar Family Medicine www.wellstar.org

REAL ESTATE Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage, 33 Tara Daigle, Realtor 404-925-6351 tara@keatingbrs.com

Premier Group, The — Keller Williams 678-494-0102 www.TPGsells.com

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

Kennesaw State University Football www.ksuowls.com

Reinhardt University Football www.reinhardteagles.com

Sequoyah High School Football www.SequoyahFootball.com

Woodstock High School Football www.woodstockfootball.net

RESTAURANTS/FOOD Mad Life Studios www.madlifestageandstudios.com

RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT Main Street Inferno Chili Cook-off

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Northside Hospital – Cherokee www.northside.com

Cherokee High School Football www.cherokeewarriorsfootball.org

Northwest ENT and Allergy Center 770-427-0368 www.NW-ENT.com

Georgia Zombiefest www.georgiazombiefest.com

Plastic Surgery Center of the South

GobbleJog 23 678-218-4480 www.GobbleJog.org

Yumsa International Market 770-757-6835 www.yumsa.com

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RETAIL/SHOPPING Jingle Bell Shop

770-345-0400 www.CherokeeChamber.com

Merry Market

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Since the 1996 launch of the TowneLaker, we’ve built on the tradition of bringing relevant, uplifting and reader-driven content to Cherokee, Cobb and Paulding county residents. We look forward to serving our readers and advertisers each month. Thank you for your continued support and participation in making this your community magazine.

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What’s New with Around Canton AroundAbout Local Media (ALM) has made some changes to the Around Canton distribution route to include the business and residential areas in Hickory Flat, where Highway 140 and East Cherokee connect. This area of our county continues to grow as new subdivisions are developed and new businesses move into the area to provide valuable services for our new neighbors. This change in distribution, in addition to the renaming of Sixes Living to Around Canton, is the result of feedback from our advertisers and readers. Our goal is to be the most relevant, engaging and informative community publication in the area. We’re proud to have been awarded the 2016 Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year - affirmation that we are accomplishing our goal. We encourage you to send us your photos, ideas, stories or anything else you think the community would like to know about. It’s your community. It’s your magazine. Candi Hannigan, candi@aroundaboutmagazines.com 72

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From having physical therapists and certified athletic trainers who only work with kids to using Dartfish motion analysis to correct mechanics and prevent injuries, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta offers the specialized care needed to keep young football stars playing at the highest level. Whether it’s a torn ACL, a shoulder injury, or a concussion, the pediatric experts at Children’s will get your superstar back on the field as quickly and safely as possible.

We’re proud to serve Cherokee County athletes. Find the location nearest you at choa.org/sportsmed.

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