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Contents

32 & 33 On the Cover Lake Arrowhead

April 2019

In Every Issue

Features 16 Farm Fresh

Insider info on farming in Cherokee, a list of the nearest markets, and a resource for fresh food boxes.

18 The Mill on Etowah

Development along the Etowah River brings new life to a Canton landmark.

20 Recycle Away on Earth Day

Chamber of Commerce, Canton and Woodstock make it easy to be green.

28 Pet with a Purpose

Cobb has overcome many obstacles to live a life that inspires others.

43 Storm Watch

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be caught unprepared for unpleasant weather this spring.

4 Around Canton

Don Akridge

8 Celebrations

Zach Blend

10 Community News

Siobhan Brumbelow

Rajayne Cordery

Renee Cornelison

Dr. Jonathan Gilvarry

Joni Gommo

38 Downtown Canton Dining Guide

Bill Grant

51 Library Events

Dr. James Haley

52 Community Calendar

Barbara P. Jacoby

58 School News

Harry Johnston

Joseph Lemmo

Dr. Sarah Licht

Ann Litrel

Dr. Scott Merritt

Mark Mitchell

Deidre Parker

Liz Porter

Dr. Brian Seng

Susan Schulz

Ashley Velez

14 Downtown Canton Events 34 Everyday Angels 36 Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rescues

60 Ribbon Cuttings 62 Directory of Advertisers

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AROUND CANTON The

People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Canton/ Holly Springs/ Sixes

Letter From the Editor

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

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Alma Coffee, formerly Copan Coffee, is a new roastery that has opened at 3448 Holly Springs Parkway. The front of the roastery will be a coffee shop, which will open later this spring. Plans are to offer movie nights, yoga, coffee tastings, painting events and rentable office space. www.copancoffee.com. The Judson Wheeler Roberts Memorial Garden, below, is a new outdoor space at the historic Rock Barn, a rental facility in Canton. The landscape is designed to showcase Roberts’ love of historic Southern gardens, and his dedication to historic preservation. www.renttherockbarn.com.

What’s Coming The city of Canton plans to purchase nearly 11 acres of land at 530 Keith Drive for a future park. Details haven’t been finalized; watch www.cantonga.gov for details.

Welcome! Canton Manager Billy Peppers has announced that Velinda Hardy (right) has been hired as the new Downtown Development Manager. Hardy, who has 14 years’ experience in Main Street, working with tourism and chambers, will focus on serving downtown Canton as an ambassador and relationship builder to improve economic growth and development. “Velinda Hardy is a natural fit for Canton, because she’s been through the specific and intricate planning and programming issues we deal with every day,” Peppers said. “I have full confidence she’ll be able to bring her demonstrated success to our city, and will capitalize on the incredible progress we’ve made. I am looking forward to seeing where Velinda will lead downtown Canton.”

PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHEROKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

I know the key for determining if you’ve successfully downsized. Empty nesters, or families who just want to simplify and move to a smaller space, I’ll share this tip with you for free. If you can vacuum your entire house from one electrical plug, you’ve done it! Congratulations! No more lugging the vacuum up and down stairs. No more strategizing which plug to use to get the most cleaning distance. So, when you go house hunting, be sure to take your vacuum with you. Ignore the odd looks from the realtor; you are on a mission. You know the secret. I did find a downside to downsizing. You may need to take the extra money you save by having a smaller home and join a gym, since you won’t be running up and down steps every day. The other disadvantage I’ve learned in not having a basement is the lack of a sufficient storm shelter. In the home where we raised our kids, each time we heard the tornado siren, we’d run to the basement's safest room in the center of the house. I remember strapping on our youngest in her baby carrier while dragging the other two down the stairs. I’m wearing a child, holding a child, and Glenn is holding a child. Our pets - two cats and a dog - weren’t always as compliant. Our neighbors who lived in a ranch knew our basement door was unlocked if they needed to run across the yard to safety. Another perspective - the husband’s - is that if you can cut your yard in 15 minutes or less, you’ve downsized successfully. At least he still enjoys some grass. I’m glad his Florida roots didn’t take over and cause him to fill the yard with white rocks to get out of all the landscaping duties. Remember last month’s article about our 4-year-old neighbor Paddy, who takes our garbage can to the curb every week? I think Glenn’s counting the birthdays until Paddy is old enough to operate a lawn mower. It probably will be sooner than we think. This adorable young man has all the plastic toys - a leaf blower, trimmer and mower. For now, anyway. I need to watch him when Paddy turns 5. I can see a Home Depot gift card in his young future.

What’s New

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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 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 volunteers on numerous boards and committees. Pat and her husband have four children and four grandchildren.

Dr. Christopher Alvey, an Owensboro, KY native, graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, and earned a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in 1988. He has owned and operated Cobb Central and Mobile Vet Services, and provided medical and surgical services as a relief veterinarian until he opened BridgeMill Animal Hospital in 2004. Dr. Alvey and wife Kathy have two children, Jake and Madison, four dogs (Bogey, Allie, Lu-Lu and LeRoy) and two cats (Cartman and Aubie). 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 more than 20 years, and they have two young adult daughters. Her motto: Children are the future of the human race; teach them well.

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 lives in Woodstock with her son and daughter. 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 Purposeful Play of Georgia, an organization that celebrates kindness and equips young leaders. 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. Dr. Oliver “Ollie” Evans is the chiropractor at Holly

Springs Chiropractic and Massage. The Cherokee county native attended Holly Springs and Sixes elementary schools and Woodstock Middle and High schools. His secondary education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and health science from Kennesaw State University and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University. Dr. Ollie serves as the team doctor for the KSU ice hockey team, is a USA hockey referee, and very involved in the CrossFit community. Dr. Ollie also serves on the Friends of Holly Springs Police Foundation and several other charity boards. 6

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Celebrations!

Happy birthday!

To the best Daddy Bear out there! We love you so much! Love, Dana, Isabella, Aubrey and Isaiah.

Alex Majeed

We love you to the moon and back. Happy 18th birthday! Love, Mom and Dad.

Slade Jones

April 30 Happy fourth birthday, Jonesy! Mom and Dad love you very much!

Happy fifth birthday, Myra!

Always keep that sparkle in your eyes and magic in your smile! Love Mom, Dad and Parker.

Happy birthday, Paxton! 7 years old and first grade! We love you you little man. Love, GiGi and Pop-Pop.

Raegan Hammonds

Turning 6 on April 15. Love you to pieces! Happy sixth birthday. Love, Mom.

Holden Bohrer

Happiest fourth birthday to you! Keep ROARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n, our favorite dinosaur! We love you more than you will ever know! Love, Momma, Daddy, Knox and KP!

Miss Laela Harden

Happy Birthday! You are a blessing from God.

Barrett Lee Smith

We are so excited to meet you! We love you, Mommy, Daddy, and big brothers Grayson, Walker and Colton.

Tyson Hough

Lordy, lordy, look whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40! We love you so much! Happy birthday! Love, Kristy, Ayden and Allison. XOXO.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE FREE! Celebrating April Birthdays at The Lodge at BridgeMill

Back row, from left: Wayne Maffett, Sally Spinetto and Ken Shedd. Front row, from left: Dorothy Carroll and Barbara Swaine. Camera shy celebrants: Helen Eichers and Madylin Christiansen.

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Mason Slaughter

Age 9 on April 22 You are one cool dude. Happy birthday! Love Dee Dee, Dad, Mom, Lily and the whole gang!

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Foundation Makes Donation to Police The Friends of Holly Springs (FoHS) Police Foundation donated a tent and tablecloth to the Holly Springs Police Department to aid in investigations. Chief Michael Carswell said this will be a much-used tool within the department. The foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to utilize resources through the guidance and financial support of community partnerships to enhance the effectiveness of the police department. Through the partnership, the foundation also is committed to providing assistance to officers and citizens to improve quality of life, and promoting the spirit of harmony and teamwork between the department and the community. www.friendsofhollyspringspolicefoundationinc.org.

Host a French Teen for 20 Days in July Twenty French teens (ages 14-18), who speak English and are from professional French families, want to come to the Atlanta area July 9-29. Each student needs an American host family who will provide room and board (host families are compensated), hospitality and friendship. The sponsoring organization hopes that an American family will incorporate the French teen into the family's summertime activities: trips to the pool, backyard barbecues, local sporting events, neighborhood events, etc. These teens, whose homes range from Paris to Provence, want to experience American life firsthand, and are fully insured, come with ample spending money for all expenses outside of the home, and speak English. The students are allowed to take out-oftown trips. Linda Farmer, a retired French teacher, along with a French chaperone, will oversee the program, sponsored by Paris-based Loisirs Culturels à l'étranger (LEC). For more information, email lgfarmer@aol. com or call 770-973-2452. www.lec-usa.com.

Sam Harp, left, who was the overall male runner from 2012-2015, stands with this year's winner, Sean Witmer, right, and Assistant Fire Chief Eddie Robinson. Photos courtesy of Tim Cavender.

Kim Whatley, the Aquatics Division director for Cherokee County Recreation and Parks Agency, presents the trophy to Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather.

Hoses Dominate for Fifth Year

Firefighter Chris Norrington crosses the finish line with daughter Harper. 10

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Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services won the 2019 Guns and Hoses Run for the fifth consecutive year. The Hoses team had the most runners to sign up for the 13th annual event. The Hoses represented Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, which received a check for $5,364. The Guns (Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office) and Hoses each solicited registrations from runners to raise money for their charities; part of the registration fee was donated to the charities. According to Lindsey Collett, a representative with the Cherokee County Recreation and Parks Agency, 437 runners signed up for the fire department, while 249 signed up with the sheriff’s office for a total of 686 runners. The Hoses team included 12 members of the Cherokee County Search and Rescue Team, and several boys from Goshen Valley, including CEO Zach Blend. One of the runners that caught everyone’s attention was firefighter Chris Norrington, who was carrying his 3-year-old daughter, Harper, when he crossed the finish line. “I actually pushed both of my kids throughout the run in a stroller this year. Then, for the final mile, my 5-year-old son Teddy wanted to run the rest of the way by himself. Not to be outdone by her brother, my daughter chose to do the same. So, we ditched the stroller and ran. Needless to say, her little legs gave up quickly and I carried her the rest of the way in. It was not my plan, but it kept her happy,” Norrington said.

You don’t need to be an athlete to have shoulder problems. Or issues with your joints, hips, hands or knees, for that matter. That’s why the orthopedic specialists within the Northside Cherokee Sports Medicine Network provide comprehensive care based entirely on your needs, no matter your age or athletic level. From the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries to knee and hip replacement, we’ve got you covered. Call 770-517-6636 to find the location near you. Because there’s a lot riding on your health.

CHEROKEE

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS

The staff members make many programs possible at Next Step Ministries.

Next Step Celebrates 10 Years Next Step Ministries is celebrating its 10th anniversary in April, marking a decade of offering programs for adults with special needs. These programs, along with communityfocused activities, provide enriching life skills to adults with special needs who have aged out of the public school system. Executive Director Lori Baker discovered the challenges these families face while serving as a physical therapist in the Cherokee County school system. Baker knew services were needed to care for this population, but was surprised when she was strongly led during a mission trip to fill that gap and start the venture herself. By 2007, NSM was incorporated as a nonprofit organization. By May 2009, staff was hired and clients started attending the programs. NSM purchased property and moved to its present location at 7709 Turner Road in Woodstock four years ago. Currently, Next Step is in two locations, with plans for another building. After starting with three, the ministry has more than 50 active clients now. The Job Skills Program provides higher-function clients with ongoing work, and social experience interacting with the community through a range of activities. These projects include making Hope Bones dog biscuits, jobs for local businesses and shopping trips for the programs. The therapeutic day program, done in a loving, Christian environment, offers skilled personnel for assisting with fine motor, gross motor and functional communication. Clients also participate in cognitive activities, community events and much more. The programs run Monday through Friday and are full or part-time. NSM also has drop-in services, a Saturday respite program and camps during summer and school breaks. Learn more about their programs, and how you can get involved, at www.nextstepministries.net.

Summer Camp Positions Available Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (CRPA) is hiring for summer camp counselor positions. Summer camp employees will work Mondays-Fridays, June 3-July 26 (excluding the July 4 week). CRPA is looking for counselors to work with the general population, ages 5-12, for Adventures Express Camp. CRPA also is looking for experienced counselors for therapeutic work with inclusion-based kids, ages 6-22, for KAOS camp. Apply online at: http://www.crpa.net/employment. Contact Lauren Voss at 770-924-7768 or latvoss@cherokeega.com for more information on Adventure Express Camp positions. Contact Jen Fischer at 770-924-7768 or jlfischer@cherokeega.com for more information on KAOS Inclusion Camp Positions.

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Readers’ Choice Awards

Time to

Voting is now open and closes at 5 p.m. May 10. We hope you will take time out from your busy schedules to vote for your favorite businesses in Cherokee County. Visit www.aroundcantonmagazine.com, look for the Readers’ Choice logo and, with a click of your mouse, you will be directed to the voting site. Follow the prompts and cast your votes!

Here are a few things to keep in mind.

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IN Town

Canton

April 5

“For a Good Time … Mary?” directed by Cheryl Lambert will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 5-6, 12-13, and 2 p.m. April 7 and 14 at the Canton Historic Theatre, 171 E. Main St. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. A free champagne reception will be be held April 5. www.broadwayboundproductionsinc.com.

April 27

GlowBand will present “Experience the Eagles,” a performance of Eagles songs, at 7 p.m. at the Cherokee Arts Center. www.TheGlowBand.com/Events.

May 4-5

The 16th annual Canton Festival of the Arts will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Brown Park, 251 E. Marietta St. Featuring more than 50 artists and an all-new chalk event on Saturday. Works of art, including jewelry, pottery, woodworking, glass, sculptures, textiles, paintings and much more, are available for purchase at a variety of price points. Parking is free on the street, in parking lots and at the Cherokee County Courthouse parking deck at 94 N. Main St. www.cantonartfestival.com.

May 10-12, 17-19

“The Papers,” a comedy by Jeff Lovett and directed by Ed Palumbo, is a

show set for the Canton Historic Theatre. Information available at www.cherokeetheatre.org.

May 11

The Canton Farmers Market opens for the season at Cannon Park. Hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 12. All produce is Georgia-grown and mostly organic. On Facebook at Canton GA Farmers Market.

May 23-26

The inaugural Etowah Film Festival will take place at the Historic Canton Theatre. The international event includes a Friday evening filmmaker’s reception, Sunday morning patron brunch, and screenings through the four days of the films, which will be entered to win in the following categories: best documentary (short or feature), best environmental subject (short or feature), best narrative short, best narrative feature, and best student short. www.EtowahFilmFestival.com.

2019 CANTON MAIN STREET FIRST FRIDAY 6-9 p.m. event includes food vendors, car show and live music. www.cantonga.gov.

May 3: The Return June 8: Zoso

July 5: Members Only Aug. 2: Skipper Grace

Sept. 6: Departure Oct. 4: Rumours

THE LISTENING ROOM AT THE OAK HOUSE April 13

6-9 p.m. 151 E. Marietta St., Canton

Greg Drews, Ashton May, Greg Shaddix, Lianne Hutcheson, Evan Koteles

May 11

Layne Denton, Aspen Anonda, Hannah Murphy, Jesse Landers, Derek Gentry

June 15

The Highbeams, Besides Daniel, Trevor Startt, Josh Purgason, The Simple Beats 14

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Cherokee County History Museum More Than Music: The Legend of Lee Roy Abernathy is the exhibit on

display through July 20 at the museum in the Historic Marble Courthouse, Suite 140, 100 North St. Visitors will learn about the local gospel musician who was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1973. A longtime resident of Cherokee County, Lee Roy Abernathy was born in 1913. He worked in the Canton Cotton Mills as a teenager where he met his wife, Louise. His passion was music though, and in time he was able to have a career in that field. He went on to be a part of numerous gospel quartets, wrote gospel songs including the hit “Gospel Boogie” that was later recorded by Pat Boone and Johnny Cash, and met politicians such as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Jimmy Carter. “Those familiar with Cherokee County’s history understand that Lee Roy Abernathy was an influential musician in the world of gospel music,” Program Manager Gabe Taylor said. “What I hope visitors to the exhibit will appreciate is the personal aspect of the musician. He was an attentive teacher to so many music students. His family, especially his wife Louise, played a major role in his career. This exhibit not only recognizes Lee Roy, but all the unsung heroes who helped in his success.” Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. No admission charge. www.rockbarn.org.

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Farmers Markets In Cherokee County

Canton Farmers Market

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays Cannon Park, 130 E. Main St. On Facebook cantongafarmersmarket@yahoo.com 770-704-1548

The Farmers Market at River Church 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays, April 26-Oct. 25 2335 Sixes Road, Canton Co-managers Tina Rhoades and Gwen Massey On Facebook events@riveratlanta.org 770-485-1975

Waleska Farmers Market

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, May 31-Nov. 1 Heritage Fellowship Church 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway 404-805-7568 mrsconleyskitchen@gmail.com

Woodstock Farm Fresh Market 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays Market Street, downtown Woodstock On Facebook kbennett@woodstockga.gov 770-924-0406 16

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SERVing

Fresh Foods, Locally A Canton-based nonprofit, SERV International, is taking its passion for feeding families around the world and focusing on a local effort to get fresh foods into more homes. The project, called SERV Food Local, offers a $40 box filled with an estimated $60 to $80 worth of fresh fruit and vegetables from farmers markets to feed a family for a week. People can donate boxes to families in need, or buy for themselves, their families or friends. Boxes, which carry different fruits and vegetables every month, can be ordered online. Pick up locations are the SERV Store, at 3245 Marietta Highway, Canton, or Hickory Flat United Methodist Church, 4056 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton. SERV is looking for partners in businesses, churches and individuals to support the local food initiative, SERV founder Steve Kasha said. The ministry has established relationships in local neighborhoods, and plans to continue to provide those residents with food boxes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to be that giving outlet for companies and churches and individuals to reach the community,

Cherokee Is Still a Farm Community BY LIZ PORTER

Far left, volunteers who participated in the Christmas food box giveaway. Above, teams of volunteers went door to door, delivering food boxes at Christmas. Left, each box was filled with fresh vegetables and fruits. Bottom, a cheerful volunteer with a box for a special family.

and make a difference by donating fresh fruits and vegetables to people in need,” he said. The next distributions of fresh food boxes for SERV Food Local are scheduled for April 27 and May 5. To order or donate, go to www.servfoodlocal.com. If you would like to volunteer, go to www.servone.org, and go to Volunteer at the bottom of the home page. During the 2018 holiday season, SERV partnered with Revolution Church, Never Alone, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the House of Hope, Cherokee Veterans, Hickory Flat United Methodist Church and the Cherokee Family Violence Center, to package and distribute more than 350 boxes to families in need. More than 100 volunteers and ministry partners were involved in the project. Kasha began SERV in 2000; the ministry provides meals that cost 8 cents each and consist of dehydrated vegetables and nutrients that vary with the areas where they are served. Frequent distribution sites are in Kenya, eastern Africa, Cambodia and the Dominican Republic. In addition to food, the nonprofit builds water wells and distributes water filtration devices to provide clean water to those that need it. A facility in northern Kenya, called the House of Hope, provides children a safe shelter, food and water, education and vocational training. SERV also works with at-risk children in Cambodia to support their education. The charity supports churches in the communities they serve, often organizing serviceoriented short-term mission trips. SERV’s headquarters are located at 3145 Marietta Highway in Canton, next to the SERV Store. 770-516-1108. www.servone.org.

Cherokee County is blessed with many food-producing farms and gardens, thanks to the abundance of undeveloped land (for the moment!). Some farmers raise beef cattle, goats, chickens for eggs or meat, as well as animal feed crops, such as hay or corn. Others specialize in a variety of vegetables and fruits that grow well in this part of Georgia. Methods of farming vary in our county. Some farmers prefer to use conventional fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides, while others rather would use organically permitted inputs (OMRI). Other farmers use little or none of that, and are classified as certified natural. Some farms work on more stringent levels of inputs, using permaculture as a growing method. As for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), there are not many of those types of crops grown in Georgia. The only GMO crops commercially available in the United States are soybeans, corn (both field and sweet), cotton, summer squash, alfalfa, canola, sugar beets and papaya. Of those, the first four are the most common in Cherokee County, and are likely to be grown by large-scale farm operations. Seeds treated with pesticides and fungicides are common in our area, because of the humid climate. Grasses, corn, clovers and other cover crops may be treated. Check with your farmer about the use of GMOs or treated seeds. As farmers and caretakers of the land, we prefer to use minimal sprays and inputs for pests and disease control. However, depending on the weather and type of pest or disease, it may be necessary to treat crops in order to save them. When you are shopping at a local market, you can ask the farmer what methods he or she uses. Most farmers at markets are happy to explain exactly how they grow their crops, if they aren't too busy. It's good to find out how your food is produced, and your local farmers market is a great place to learn. Take time to visit one or more of the wonderful markets here in Cherokee County this season.

Liz and Randall Porter operate Buckeye Creek Farm, growing produce for restaurants. She is active with Cherokee County Farm Bureau, Cherokee County Master Gardeners and Cherokee Farm to School Committee.

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Canton Cotton Mill Provides Backdrop for the Future The Mill on Etowah will be opening this spring, at the site of The Canton Cotton Mill No. 1, as a mixed use development by Penn Hodge. Featuring riverside restaurants, a brewery, retail, office and event spaces, the project is committed to the revitalization of a property dear to the city of Canton and its residents. Located along the Etowah River, it promises a unique destination dedicated to the regeneration of one of the founding monuments of Canton life. An image of the mill in the late 1940s. In order to fully appreciate what goods, furniture, farm equipment, and, at one time, Hapmobile The Mill on Etowah means to Canton’s continuing story, one first automobiles. must understand the importance of The Canton Cotton Mills to the Mill villages were erected across from both mills, offering foundation and development of the city. workers affordable housing that included maintenance and utilities, Shortly after the Civil War, the population of Canton approached while boasting indoor plumbing. Adjacent land was available for 370, and the city quickly was growing. Businesses were becoming families to grow vegetable gardens, and small barns were scattered established, and a need was created for an expanding industry to house livestock. The Canton Mill housing was known as some to promote the city’s growth. As the Marietta and North Georgia of the finest in the Southeast. Some of the original mill houses still Railroad reached the city, facilitating the efficient shipping of North stand, owned by the families of retired mill workers. Georgia cotton bales, R.T. Jones, owner of a local mercantile mill and The years following brought much competition to the president of The Bank of Canton, tailored a plan. In 1899, he organized investors to construct a new cotton mill, and cotton industry from overseas, and it further was impacted by government regulation.The mill tried to compete with the changing building began in January, 1900. Located along the Etowah River on times and was renamed The Canton Textile Mills, to reflect an Railroad Street, Mill No. 1 had an ideal setting. Etowah is, after all, expanding diversity. Yet, the mill ultimately was unable to generate the Muskogee Creek word for tribe, people, town. The mighty river a profit. The looms quieted with its closing in April, 1981. would power the turbine blades as, together, they began seaming a Now, this spring, it has been reawakened. With attentive respect promising city. for its astonishing history, the bygone Canton Cotton Mill No. 1 has The Canton Cotton Mills produced the fiber that created and been brought back to life as The Mill on Etowah. sustained the lives of many Canton residents for decades. R.T. Jones Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood wrote in an email, “The supervised and supplemented the establishment of schools and revitalization of the Old Canton Cotton Mill No. 1 is an incredibly churches near the mills for his employees. They could shop at the positive step toward the future of the Canton Downtown area. Jones Mercantile Store in downtown Canton, where paychecks were Available commercial and retail space in the Downtown area cashed and credit was extended. The general store later became has been very limited in recent years. The development of The a department store, with an inventory that included food, dry Mill on Etowah will help to allow for more retail and commercial businesses in the proximity of the Downtown square. “The challenge will be to make the Downtown Square and The Mill on Etowah mutually accessible. I am certain that accessibility will come as we continue our very positive development patterns of our Downtown, while saving and repurposing our historic buildings. No other city in our county has demonstrated a greater commitment to preserving our historical properties.” And, so, the old mill continues to weave the unraveling story of our city of Canton.

Employees at the mill in the early 1900s. The photo was taken before the enforcement of Georgia’s Child Labor Law in 1906. 18

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Rajayne Cordery lives in a historic home near downtown Canton and is a lover of all things aged, including her husband, Rich. She is currently gaining professional certification in antique appraisal.

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE CHEROKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

BY RAJAYNE CORDERY

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Mayor’s Recycling Challenge Watch for details of the eighth annual Mayors’ Recycling Challenge that will kick off in Cherokee County in June. This Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green Committee initiative is aimed at sparking continued awareness surrounding community recycling while spurring a little friendly competition between the cities involved. During June and July, Cherokee County cities will be competing to see which can collect the most recycling. Awards will be given for most pounds of recycling collected overall, most improved city, and most pounds collected per capita. www.cherokeechamber.com.

Celebrating It’s evident that commemorating Earth Day is a priority for Cherokee County residents. While April is especially busy with Earth Day on April 22, there are ongoing opportunities for recycling throughout the year.

Cherokee County Recycling Stations Hobgood Park

6688 Bells Ferry Road

Blalock Road Facility 370 Blalock Road

• Noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays

Canton Dumpster Days

8 a.m.-noon first Saturday of each month at 151 Elizabeth St. The city of Canton’s Dumpster Days is a great opportunity for any Canton resident to dispose of trash, unwanted items, up to 10 tires per resident, and recycle many electronics free of charge. Please note: Dumpster Days are provided for Canton residents only. Please bring proof of residency when dropping items off. More details at www.cantonga.gov.

Items accepted

Computers/laptops, gaming systems, VCR/DVD players, stereo equipment, vacuums, microwave/toasters, hair dryers, curling irons, tools, wires and cables (all types), phones (cellphones and home phone systems), printers/fax machines, washers/dryers, dishwashers and other home appliances (excluding refrigerators), sofas, mattresses and dry paint.

Items NOT accepted

CRT TV or monitor (old style tube TVs or computer monitor), refrigerators, fuel tanks, motor oil, fuel drums, household hazardous waste, antifreeze, wet paint, paint thinners, pesticides, pool chemicals or commercial waste. If you have any questions, please contact Code Compliance Manager Merrick McClure at 770-704-1554 or merrick.mcclure@cantonga.gov.

Greenstock Day in Woodstock

9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 27 at Woodstock Elementary School, 230 Rope Mill Road. A celebration of Earth Day that includes recycling of electronics, cellphones and batteries, and document shredding. Visit www.woodstockga.gov for more details.

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• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays • Closed Sundays and Mondays

Other public recycling centers • BridgeMill Recycling Bells Ferry Road. 770-591-0771. • Cherokee C&D. 770-479-1083. • Chadwicks, Highway 140 770-475-9868. • Dixie, Highway 92. 770-924-6110. • Pine Bluff, East Cherokee Drive 770-479-2936.

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Helping the Homeless in Cherokee County BY HARRY JOHNSTON

We’ve all had growing awareness of homeless people in Cherokee County, including children and veterans. A statue dedicated in January at Veteran’s Park depicts two homeless veterans. It’s a beautiful yet cold and constant reminder of this problem. At that dedication, I pledged to help in some way. I don’t think we can stand by with vulnerable and better-deserving folks suffering. A spot-count, taken two years ago, showed almost 300 homeless people in our county. Most of them had found somewhere indoor to sleep for that night, mostly with friends or relatives. But they had no real place to live. Tragically, about 67 were unsheltered − literally out in the cold. Another count was taken recently. We don’t have the results yet, but no one expects lower numbers. I talked about the problem with Kendall Jones and Greg Elder of MUST Ministries. They’re doing great work in this area. They don’t have an emergency shelter in Cherokee, but they can provide motel vouchers to a limited number of people for up to 30 days. They also can provide some emergency help to people who are facing eviction, to help them to stay in their homes. And, they provide longer-term housing support for others, to help them get back on their feet and transition into stable independent housing. But, they’re forced to turn many away. On the night of the spot-count in January 2017, there were 67 people living in cars, in the woods, or otherwise out in the cold. Kendall, Greg and I talked about ways the county could help. One option we discussed was renting apartments to use for emergency sheltering, longer-term transitional housing, or both, as needed. The daily cost of each unit would be far less than the $75 per day that motel rooms cost. We discussed that $100,000 per year could rent up to 20 such apartments that could house two to four people each. In theory, at least, they could house most of the 67 people who were out in the cold at the last known count. We discussed that $100,000 is less than one tenth of 1 percent of the county’s operating budget. It seems like we can afford that. It’s just a concept at this point. I want the county to help in a meaningful way, with priority given to veterans and children. But, there might be other, more effective ways. What do you think? Can and should we commit one tenth of 1 percent of the county’s budget to significantly close the unsheltered homelessness gap in our county? Can we afford not to? Please email me about it at hjohnston@ cherokeega.com.

Harry Johnston is chairman of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. He's a retired CPA and accounting manager, and a former district commissioner.

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Welcoming New Patients! A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Mian is a board-certified physician in family medicine who is proud to serve the families of Canton and North Georgia with the highest standard of care. Dr. Mian works alongside our experienced nurse practitioner, Leslie Jackson NP-C, serving each patient with the time, attention and personalized care you and your family deserve. We offer early office hours for your busy schedule, same-day appointments for sick visits and a convenient, new location in the BridgeMill Community.

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Canton Police Officers Have a Desire to Serve Sir Robert Peel, “The police are the public and the public Last year, our employees are the police.” I believe there filled out what we call are no truer words, because purpose cards. They listed, “we” are all in this together. from the heart, their We at the CPD want our personal “why” behind what citizens to know they can drives them to be an officer, call us for any reason, any what inspires them as a time of the day or night, and member of the Canton Police we will be there. No issue is Department (CPD), and why too small for our officers to they are answering the call respond to, or too big for a to be an officer in our great safe and successful resolution. profession. In addition, if members of the The majority of the pubic simply want to talk, or responses conveyed a true let us know about an issue passion to help people in in the community, we urge need, aid those in danger, them to join us during one of Coffee With a Cop is a popular community outreach. Pictured are, and give back to people who from left: Ellie Cordery, Britt Rose, Officer Pacer Cordry and Chief Mark our many Coffee with a Cop Mitchell. Photo provided by the Canton Police Department. have been taken advantage events, or other engagement of by individuals who prey initiatives we host throughout on others. Our officers know there are more good people in the year. Follow the department on Facebook for the schedule. this world than bad, and want to see a positive outcome for @CantonGeorgiaPD. those affected by crime, critical incidents and unfortunate There are several ways we can be reached. circumstances beyond their control. Serving others, and • Cherokee Emergency Dispatch: 911 knowing they took part in making a bad situation better, is • Cherokee Emergency Dispatch nonemergency number: what inspires our officers to keep going, and answer the call in 678-493-4080 this most noble of professions. • Canton Police Department main number: 770-720-4883 Our creed at the CPD is for all employees to have an • Records fax number: 770-345-1409 “attitude of service, mindset of community and heart of • Anonymous drug tips hotline: 770-345-7920 protection for our Canton community.” Our officers truly • Drug tips online: www.cmans.org/tips-contact. believe we cannot be guardians of our city alone, because it Do you have a problem, question, comment, complaint or takes law enforcement and the community constantly working compliment? We want to hear about it. For prompt assistance, together to improve the quality of life and build lasting and call 770-720-4883 or email us at pdinfo@cantonga.gov. trusting partnerships. To quote the father of modern policing, BY CHIEF MARK J. MITCHELL

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Certain Uncertainties in Retirement DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CFP®, CPA/PFS U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

The financial uncertainties we face in retirement may risk reducing our sense of confidence, potentially undermining our outlook during those years. Two financial unknowns may erode our degree of confidence. Indeed, according to the 2018 Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefits Research Institute, only 17 percent of preretirees said they are “very confident” about having enough assets to live comfortably in retirement. In addition, just 32 percent of retirees were “very confident” in their prospects for doing so.1 Today, retirees face two overarching uncertainties. While each one can lead even the best-laid strategies awry, it is important to remember that remaining flexible and responsive to changes in the financial landscape may help you meet the challenges posed by uncertainty in the years ahead. An uncertain tax structure. A mounting national debt and the growing liabilities of Social Security and Medicare are straining federal finances. How these challenges will be resolved remains unknown, but higher taxes — along with means-testing for Social Security and Medicare — are obvious possibilities for policymakers. Whatever tax rates may be in the future, taxes can be a drag on your savings, and may adversely impact your retirement security. Moreover, any reduction of Social Security or Medicare benefits has the potential to increase financial strain during your retirement. Consequently, you will need to be ever-mindful of a changing tax landscape, and strategies to manage the impact of whatever changes occur. Market uncertainty. If you know someone who retired (or wanted to retire) in 2008, you know what market uncertainty can do to a retirement blueprint. The uncertainties have not gone away. Are we on the cusp of a bond market bubble bursting? Will the eurozone find its footing? Will U.S. debt be a drag on our economic vitality?

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Over a 30-year period, uncertainties may evaporate or resolve themselves, but new ones also may emerge. Solutions for one set of financial or economic circumstances may not be appropriate for a new set of circumstances. Scottish philosopher Thomas Carlyle said, “He who could foresee affairs three days in advance would be rich for thousands of years.” Preparing for uncertainties is less about knowing what the future holds than being able to respond to changes as they unfold.2 Securities offered through registered representatives of Cambridge Investment Research Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc., a registered investment adviser. Cambridge is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of Peter Montoya Inc. or MarketingPro Inc. 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 a 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 - https://www.ebri.org/docs/default-source/rcs/1_2018rcs_report_ v5mgachecked.pdf?sfvrsn=e2e9302f_2 [4/24/18] 2 - https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/thomas_carlyle_118785 [12/17/18]

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Exercise and Arthritis: Keep Aging Joints Healthy BY DR. BRIAN SENG

Arthritis affects more than 50 million U.S. adults, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Exercise is important for overall joint health, even for those with arthritis. If you have arthritis, exercise is probably the last thing on your to-do list. In fact, walking, running and other high-impact exercises once were thought to be a major cause of arthritis. We now know that it may be a lack of physical activity that can lead to worsening arthritis symptoms. Moderate exercise actually can help improve flexibility, strengthen weak muscles and decrease pain. Here are some ways to protect your joints and keep them healthy as you age. • Maintain a healthy weight. Every extra pound you gain can put up to four extra pounds of stress on your weight-bearing joints (knees, hips and spine). Even the smallest amount of weight loss will give you relief. • Get regular low-impact aerobic exercise. Choose activities such as walking, biking, swimming/water aerobics, or use an elliptical machine. Those types of exercises protect the joints and the muscles around them. Aim for 20-30 minutes of aerobic activity, three to four times a week. Avoid rapid weight-bearing/ joint-loading exercises that put a lot of stress on your joints, such as stair-stepper machines, running/jogging or high-intensity Zumba classes (try Zumba Gold or Aqua Zumba instead).

• Add weight-bearing exercises. These keep bones strong with lower weights and more reps. Use weight machines, free weights and resistance bands, or aerobic activities where you must support your own weight (push-ups). However, patients with arthritis should avoid heavy weight lifting and CrossFit. • Include stretching to stay limber. This helps prevent tight muscles, which exert extra force on joints and limit range of motion. Yoga is great. However, patients need to understand that arthritis may limit their range of motion and the types of yoga positions they can perform. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to help reduce pain and swelling in joints affected by arthritis. Turmeric is a natural alternative to anti-inflammatory medication. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are options that may support healthy joints; however, research is inconclusive. There are more than 100 types of arthritis; some are more limiting than others. Talk to your doctor before beginning any new exercise program, or if you experience any unusual pain.

Dr. Seng is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Northside Hospital Cherokee and Arthritis & Total Joint Specialists in Woodstock, specializing in hip and knee replacement. 770-292-6500. www.arthritisandtotaljoint.com.

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Cobb’s Purpose BY JONI GOMMO

My husband Paul and I were not intending to adopt a third dog. After Misty, our oldest miniature schnauzer, passed away, we decided that our two remaining girls were enough for now. After all, there were only two of us, so it made sense. Not long after making this decision, I saw an injured dog’s story on the Schnauzer Love Rescue page I follow on Facebook. With each sentence I read, I felt my heart strings being tugged a little more. This little guy, named Cobb, had a spinal cord injury that rendered him paralyzed in the hind end. While I wasn’t paralyzed, I had spinal cord compression a few years back, and I understood some of the pain he probably felt. Without saying anything to my husband, I looked up his foster family and sent a Facebook message asking if we could meet this little guy. She responded within minutes and invited us over the following day. Knowing that Paul has a soft spot for

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Paralyzed Schnauzer Spreads Joy, Hope and Love

dogs, I casually mentioned our plans for that Sunday. To my surprise, he was just as excited as I was. To make a long story a little shorter, we ended up fostering him, initially part-time, and then full-time. With all of his special needs, it wasn’t long before we began to wonder, “Would anybody else want to learn to take care of him? Would they be diligent enough to maintain his schedule of eight pills a day, multiple times a day? What if someone adopted him out of the area and we never heard about him again? Or, worse, what if someone adopted him, not fully realizing all the special care he needs, and then dumped him a second time?” After pondering these questions, we realized the answer. Cobb was meant to be a part of our family. We loved him, and he loved us, and he got along great with our other two schnauzers. We even did a twist on a gender reveal photo shoot, calling it a “Cobb reveal,” with him popping out of a box with blue balloons. We celebrated with champagne,

a pet blessing, and even a unity candle that Cobb’s first foster family, and Paul and I, lit together. That very night was the first time that Cobb initiated play with our other two. It was like he KNEW he finally was home, and it brought tears of joy to my eyes. Since the adoption, we have taken Cobb and his schnauzer sisters, Daisy and Lily, on many RV trips across the country. Cobb has had his picture taken at Mount Rushmore, Old Faithful, the Grand Tetons, and Above, Cobb’s gender reveal he even has walked along the party was a special occasion, shores of Maine. Cobb has a marking his adoption. following of thousands on the Left, Joni and Cobb walking rescue page, and many have along the coast in Maine. driven up to 100 miles simply to meet him. He has become an inspiration to so many. Recently, we were excited to see Cobb making progress in using his hind legs a little more, so we posted that we would be putting him back in rehab for another six sessions. Just a few days later, one of his fans sent money covering the entire cost. We were astonished! This was someone who followed Cobb on Facebook, and didn’t even live in the area. We exchanged emails and agreed to meet if we found ourselves near each other. That day finally came. A few weeks ago, while in Florida, we arranged a meeting. The day before, the wife, Nancy, told me her husband was on hospice care, and had been following Cobb’s story from the beginning. Being a hospice nurse myself, this meeting was now even more special. On our way to their home, she sent me a text asking, “Do you think that Cobb would snuggle in the bed with Greg?” I told her that I was sure he would. We told Cobb what a very special visit he was about to have, and how he had to be on his very best, most gentle behavior. The look in his eyes told me he understood. Nothing prepared us for the way Greg’s face lit up when we walked in with Cobb. The very second we put Cobb on the bed, an unspeakable bond was formed between an amazingly accomplished man, his beautiful caregiver and wife, and our little Cobbler. Their kindness, generosity and new friendship is something Paul and I will cherish forever. We have been blessed beyond measure to have met so many new people, made friendships that we will cherish for a lifetime, and had our lives forever changed for the better, all because of a rescued, paralyzed little schnauzer named Cobb. An NBC film crew will visit the Gommos early this month to film Cobb for a special feature planned for May. Follow Facebook (Cobb’s Purpose: Life with a Paralyzed Schnauzer) for updates!

Joni Gommo lives in Canton with her husband, Paul, and three miniature schnauzers, Daisy, Lily and Cobb.

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In our 20 years of serving Cherokee County, Everyday Angels has featured a few too many stories of colon cancer that have affected our neighbors at a young age. Colorectal cancer (cancer that starts in the colon or rectum) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States. Historically, the American Cancer Society has recommended we wait until our 50th birthday before we begin colon screenings. However, research published last year indicates a rise in colorectal cancer between the ages of 40 and 54; now it’s recommended to begin screenings at age 45. It’s a much younger age if you are at a higher risk because you smoke, are obese, or have a family history of colon cancer. As we share our most recent cancer story, we remind our readers to be vigilant and don’t let your age slow down the process. In November, before her 45th birthday, Cara Keener began experiencing dull, persistent abdominal pain. “It would not go away, so I decided to go to urgent care where they performed an exam, X-ray and blood work. The blood work indicated that I was anemic and dehydrated so they sent me home with medication, which did alleviate my pain,” Cara said. When her pain returned in December, she returned to urgent care, and more blood work indicated another drop in her hemoglobin count, which was concerning. Numerous referrals and doctor appointments 34

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Cara, left, with daughter Olivia.

later led her to a gastroenterologist. However, before that appointment, she experienced pain severe enough to send her to the emergency room, where she had more bloodwork and scans. Her hemoglobin counts continued to drop, and her CT scan revealed a 7.25 centimeter-mass in her colon. “My GI doctor performed a colonoscopy which was blocked by the mass. He sent a biopsy to pathology which revealed it was cancerous and must be removed. I immediately met with the surgeon the next day and surgery was performed on March 7. The surgeon was able to confirm during surgery that it was contained to the colon. The tumor turned out to be 12 centimeters, but they are unsure if that was all cancerous.

They are checking to see if some of that mass is blood or infection. The surgeon is confident that he was able to remove all the cancer that he could see, however chemotherapy will be necessary,” Cara said. Due to Cara’s weight loss, her oncologist wants her to rest and get stronger before starting chemotherapy. Meanwhile, she is unable to work. Cara works full time in a sales position on 100 percent commission. She does not have the security of a base salary, so when she is out of work, she does not get paid. She also supports her 13-year-old daughter, Olivia. She is hoping to return to work in a few months, but until then, she needs our help to get her through this stressful and scary time.

Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. To make a tax deductible donation, 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. If you know of a special need in your community, e-mail aaeverydayangels@gmail.com

Hope After Miscarriage: A Mother’s Story BY JAMES HALEY, MD, FACOG, FPMRS

One in four women experiences miscarriage, and, often, hope is what helps many women get through it. Though that hope may ebb and flow, it’s always there below the surface, waiting to rise again. That’s what happened with a patient named Jamie. Jamie and her husband had been trying to have a baby for nine years. During that time, she had three miscarriages — two of which were tubular pregnancies. She also had been experiencing a significant amount of pain. Jamie had been to five different OB/GYNs, and all of them told her there was nothing wrong. Jamie was feeling sadness, guilt, doubt and, yes, loss of hope, not unlike many women who have experienced similar situations. She and her husband started discussing adoption as an option. She thought perhaps that would be the path she would take to motherhood, because Jamie knew in her heart that her purpose on earth was to be a mother, one way or another. She relied on her strong faith during the dark times, and that’s how her hope resurfaced again. It was August of 2017 when she decided to try yet another OB/GYN. This time, she felt she was listened to and believed when she talked about her constant pain. A laparoscopic procedure was recommended. As a result, it was discovered one of her fallopian tubes was severely

damaged due to the tubular pregnancies. The tube was removed, and it was discovered that her pain was caused by endometriosis. That was removed as well. Though no promises were made, Jamie felt hope once again. And, then, three months later, she found out she was pregnant! Like many moms who have been through a miscarriage, or multiple ones, Jamie was apprehensive. It wasn’t until about 20 weeks into the pregnancy that she finally thought, “This may actually happen!” While she experienced a few complications, such as high blood pressure and gestational diabetes, her pregnancy was successful. After 36 hours of labor, she gave birth on Aug. 29, 2018, to her precious, healthy “rainbow baby,” Bella Klaire. Rainbow baby is a term for a baby born after a miscarriage or stillbirth, referring to the rainbow after the storm. When asked to share any advice she has for other women traveling this difficult road, Jamie said, “Even when things seem hopeless, don’t give up hope. Hold on to your faith and find a doctor you can trust.”

Dr. James Haley is a double board-certified OB/GYN and Urogynecologist with Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists in Canton and Woodstock. He was a patients’ pick in a survey by Atlanta magazine on top area doctors.

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Rob’s Rescues What animals usually come here and why?

This dog’s name is Lucy. She is 12 years old, and was an owner surrender. She just wants a comfortable bed to lie on. She won’t run 5Ks with you, but she happily will watch TV with you. She has an easygoing personality, and will love you and be a good companion.

We get a lot of hawks, owls, opossums, squirrels, song birds. Usually, they have been hit by cars. We also get a lot of squirrels and opossums that have been orphaned.

How do animals get to you?

Mostly people bring them to us.

How many animals do you have here?

We have 24 permanent residents. We take Scott Lange and Rob. them to schools and help educate the public about them. We have around 200 in hospital care at the moment. We accept every specie of native Georgia wildlife, and care for up to 2,000 injured, orphaned or sick animals each year.

What is the strangest animal that you have had?

We got a Canada Goose with an arrow sticking out of his head. Someone had shot him but not killed him. A volunteer went out and caught him. We did surgery to remove the arrow.

What is the smallest and largest animal you have had here?

Baby squirrels, baby opossums, baby hummingbirds. We had a bear cub once, before I came on board.

What story do you like telling?

There are 20 adult cats for adoption at the moment at the Cherokee County Shelter. Since everyone loves kittens, and kitten season is coming, it is important to find homes for the adult cats. Adult cats are way easier to have because they’re already litter box trained, and are used to other things. There is a lovely 8-year-old cat named Whitey who really likes to be petted on his head. Also, there are three cats that are very similar and came to the shelter together, and it would probably be very helpful if you adopt them together. The one in the picture is named Orangie, who is an owner surrender because his owner moved. 36

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We have two barred owls, Tappy and Gazer. Gazer came to us as a baby with a genetic cataract, which makes him unable to see well enough to survive in the wild. Tappy was brought to the center after being hit by a car. They were introduced but never got along so arrangements were made for Tappy to go to an educational facility in New York. The permits were all obtained, and the day before Tappy was scheduled to get on the plane to go to New York the two owls started calling to each other. We put them together and they started preening each other, and we canceled the flight to New York. They have bonded and been together ever since.

Why do you like working here?

I like helping animals. The people who work and volunteer here have sacrificed a lot. They are very inspiring to be around and it is a very positive atmosphere.

How long do the animals stay here?

The educational animals that we have here can't be released and are permanent residents. Rehabilitated animals stay, on the short end, a couple of days. A six-month rehabilitation is normally the maximum.

What can I and the community do to help you?

Adult volunteers and donors are always needed. We get no government funding. We also need items like towels, pillowcases, cat and dog food.

What else do you want people to know about AWARE?

We do everything we can to be there when animals are in need. If you find a wild animal that needs help, please email us to get advice on whether to bring it in: help@awarewildlife.org.

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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I interviewed Mr. Scott Lange, who is the executive director of AWARE Wildlife Center (www.awarewildlife.org) that rehabilitates injured and orphaned wild animals.

Know the Risks of Rabies, Vaccinate Pets BY DR. JONATHAN GILVARRY

Many people think rabies is a virus found only in third world countries or in very remote areas of the United States. However, due to urban sprawl, wildlife, which is the reservoir for rabies, is moving into our area more and more. Recently, rabid foxes attacked students on the campus of Georgia Tech. Some of the foxes have been spotted in downtown Atlanta, one of the most metropolitan areas that exists. All animals must be vaccinated for the rabies virus. Vaccines can be given to puppies and kittens at the age of 12 weeks, and then booster shots must be maintained for the life of that pet. The only exemption is for pets that are highly allergic to the vaccine. Those pets must be kept in a strict lifestyle, where exposure is curtailed. Once a pet is older than one year, owners have the option for their pet to receive a one- or three-year vaccine. Exposure to rabies is divided into low and high risk. For dogs and cats, exposure is defined as low risk when they experience a wound or bite from another dog or cat. High risk is when your pet encounters wildlife, such as raccoons, bats, foxes, etc. The difference here is that evidence of a bite, scratch, or wound is not required. The pet is still considered exposed to rabies.

If your pet is up to date on their rabies vaccination, then another rabies vaccine is administered immediately, followed by an observation period of 45 days in the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. If exposure occurs when the pet is unvaccinated, then the pet should be placed in strict isolation for 6 months, and either vaccinated upon entry into quarantine or one month prior to leaving quarantine. If pets are overdue for their rabiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; booster, then they are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Factors considered include severity of exposure, length of time since the last rabies booster, the number of rabies boosters the pet has had, and the local governing agencies. If a pet bites a person, then rabies vaccine status is very important. If a pet that is current on its rabies vaccinations bites a person, there is a 10-day observation period. If the pet is not current on its rabies vaccinations, there is a 10-day observation period, and possibly euthanasia, with required testing for rabies and the exposed person notified.

Dr. Jonathan Gilvarry has been an associate veterinarian of the BridgeMill Animal Hospital Team since 2015.

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• 1/2 of a small yellow onion, diced • 4 cloves of garlic, minced • 1 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil • 4 ounces of fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced thin • Zucchini noodles (zoodles) • Chopped fresh basil for garnish

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Place chicken breasts, one at a time, in a large gallon ziplock bag or between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound the chicken into a ½-inch thickness, then season with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. Place pork rinds, or Parmesan crisps, with 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese into a food processor. Pulse into a course flour consistency. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon of water, and pour into a large shallow dish. Place the pork rind crumbs into a separate dish. Dip the chicken breasts in the egg mixture until thoroughly coated, then dredge them in the pork rind crumbs, packing the mixture onto the breasts, until fully coated on both sides. In a small saucepan, add one tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until they start to soften. Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute, then add tomatoes and basil, and simmer until thickened and the chicken is done.* While the sauce is simmering, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sauté for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Place chicken on a wire rack or plate covered with paper towels to drain. Turn oven broiler on high. Top the chicken with 1/2 of the sauce and thin-sliced fresh mozzarella. Broil until the cheese has melted and is golden brown. Buy prepared zucchini noodle spirals or spiralize your own. Place “zoodles” in a microwave-safe dish with a small splash of water. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes, then allow to sit for a minute. Place zoodles on serving plates, and cover with remaining tomato sauce. Place the broiled chicken breasts over the zucchini and garnish with fresh basil (optional). Serve any remaining sauce on the side. *Note: For a quicker version, replace homemade tomato sauce with low-carb, low-sugar, bottled marinara, such as Rao’s. 40

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For Every Season, There is a Purpose BY BILL GRANT

Spring is the season of transformation, filled with hope, renewal and growth. After a gloomy and rainy winter, Canton is abuzz with spring fever. Our city leaders also have been preparing for another year of exciting developments and opportunities. As I mentioned in my February article, the mayor and council held our annual strategic planning retreat Jan. 31–Feb. 2 in Chattanooga. We chose Chattanooga because it was close and affordable, but mostly due to the visionary progress that city is making with regard to its river walk, downtown housing infill and continued economic revitalization. We visited a fascinating innovation lab for entrepreneurs and children, but mostly spent our time in a conference room discussing our strengths, weaknesses, challenges and opportunities. The conversations were passionate at times, but my colleagues were sincere in their desire to move Canton Forward in meaningful ways. While we discussed a myriad of issues, we walked away with our top priorities, goals and tactics to deliver. I applaud the mayor and council, city manager and our CFO for their hard work, and I am happy to share our top expected deliverable goals for the immediate future:

• Downtown Archer Street parking deck. Complete

engineering and create a rendering to share with citizens and businesses. • Etowah River Trail expansion. Complete more linear feet east and west. • Water and sewer improvements. Plan for expansion, improve infrastructure and secure the system. • Master plan for the city. Begin the process, study citywide housing and work toward a plan. • Quality residential infill downtown. Complete plans and start construction. Each one has many facets, but our goals are focused. As with each retreat, we will measure our progress and report the results throughout the year. As I recently posted on my Grant for Canton

Facebook page, anything is possible when we do the research, formulate a strategic plan, work the plan, measure the results and repeat. Of course, progress comes at a price, and we must continue to be diligent in our efforts to deliver the highest possible services and quality of life at the lowest cost to our taxpayers. Read the complete report on the 2018 Strategic Retreat under the Mayor and Council tab at cantonga.gov. Just as spring brings change, so does the political climate. As expressed by the eloquent lyrics Pete Seeger adapted from the book of Ecclesiastes, “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose.” During Mayor Gene Hobgood’s State of the City address in January, he announced he would not be seeking another term after 12 years in office. The mayor stated that his two primary goals had been met: slashing the city’s deficit by more than $30 million, and the revitalization of downtown Canton. While he deserves much credit for these two major accomplishments, his list of achievements and contributions to our city are unprecedented. For me, Gene Hobgood has been the epitome of “service above self.” His noted achievements have not always been without their fair share of challenges and controversy, but his steadfast leadership has set Canton on a successful path, with measurable results. Personally, I would not be a public servant if it hadn’t been for the mayor’s inspiration and mentorship. I share his belief that public service is a “calling,” and I have been honored to serve as his mayor pro tem for the past six years. I look forward to doing my part to help build on his success, and we are well on our way to turn, turn, turn Canton into a shining example of what a small Southern town can achieve for its citizens, businesses and visitors. Spring also is a time for self-reflection, and I have been trying to renew my efforts to live healthier and happier. In an attempt to shed the remaining weight I gained over the holidays, I have been cooking healthier, and eating out less during the week. Many of my friends have been following keto, Whole30 and paleo diet models. While most of these are a little too structured for my lifestyle, I am taking various concepts of each, along with common sense, to consume fewer carbs, and less sugar and processed foods. While challenging, my diet really has inspired new explorations in the kitchen, and I welcome the opportunity to rekindle my passion for cooking. The Canton Farmers Market will begin in May, and I can’t wait to have locally grown produce and other provisions to supplement my whole-food plan. Until then, I have been shopping for as many organic and sustainable foods as possible. I also have tried to re-create low-carb, lower fat alternatives to many of my favorite comfort dishes. Some of these have fallen short, but many of them have been better than expected – including this recent recipe for low-carb chicken Parmesan. I also have been using a lot of cauliflower rice and zucchini noodles in my dishes, and, when prepared properly, you hardly notice. Like regular cooking, the right technique and seasoning makes all the difference. I hope you enjoy this slightly unconventional approach to an Italian classic, and may your summer be filled with equally surprising results. Spring forward with purpose, Canton!

Bill Grant is a Canton city councilman and mayor pro tem. He is also president and chief creative officer of Grant Design Collaborative in downtown Canton.

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Wildlife Improves Property Values BY ANN LITREL

My phone rang. “They’re here!” It was my neighbor, Darlene. “If you come over right now, you can see them playing!” I ran across the street to join Darlene on her back deck. There, down the hill under the trees, were three fuzzy red fox kits, tumbling and wrestling. Their triangular ears popped above the leaves like radio dishes, rotating whenever they stopped for a moment to look around. Darlene was smiling wide. “This is the fifth year we’ve had fox kits at our house.” Fox kits are a special treat, but nature brings me something beautiful every day. A song sparrow. The fragrance of clethra. The red pop of winter toadstools. Sadly, the fox den was a large burrow dug underneath Darlene’s garage. “I hate to do it, but we’ll have to fill it up this summer when they’re gone. I don’t want our garage floor to sink.” I agree with Darlene. You have to keep nature under control. Deer? I spray my yard with a natural repellent (just to give the native azaleas a fighting chance). Squirrels? Last year we had the eaves under our roof closed off when we found chewed wires. If my relationship with nature was a marriage, I would say we enjoy wonderful moments - and also, at times, a healthy distance. But when it comes to a relationship with nature, some choose instead the advice of a divorce attorney. Healthy trees? Take them down. Lawn? Spray with chemicals. Divorce is the result. No bugs, a few flats of flowers, an orderly but spiritless corridor with no wildlife.

It’s simply not American to divorce nature. We inherited our concept of the “ideal yard” from European aristocracy. Green turf, a couple ornamental trees, a row of trimmed bushes. A fox? Send out a hundred dogs and men on horseback to kill it. America was the great wilderness when discovered, an Eden where God’s nature still smiled. My small suburban yard is actually a “Certified Wildlife Refuge,” with a small brass sign under a bush proving this designation. This is easy to do. Guidelines are published by the National Wildlife Federation. www.nwf.org.

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Only small changes are required. Introducing native plants, supplying a water source for animals – even a small bird bath will suffice. The questionnaire walks you through the process. It’s a fun project to do with children, the way I introduced my kids to nature. A community that is healthy for wildlife is healthy for our children and our pets. Fewer toxins. Improved water and air quality. Getting kids back outside for mental health and development – and the joy of natural exploration and discovery. Roswell and Alpharetta are a bit ahead of us. Both cities have already joined the National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat program. It has improved the property values in the cities, according to countless reports correlating communities that are naturefriendly to property values. But, it was worth making even my small yard into a Certified Wildlife Refuge. Last April, sitting with coffee at our kitchen table, we watched the mother fox creep up to our small pond water feature to get a drink of water. The moment seemed a gift from God. Ann Litrel is an artist, writer and certified Master Naturalist. She works in her studio, Ann Litrel Art, in Towne Lake.

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Ann Litrel's yard is a Certified Wildlife Habitat. Photo provided by Ann Litrel.

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Prepare Now for Severe Weather BY RENEE CORNELISON

While spring brings warmer temperatures, especially welcome after our dreary, cold, rainy winter, it also ushers in a greater chance of stormy weather. There are several things you can do ahead of time to help stay safe during a severe weather event. The first thing is know what types of severe weather are possible in your area. The second is to have a way to receive severe weather warnings. The third is to have a plan. Make sure you know what to do and where to go during a severe weather event to keep out of harm’s way.

Severe weather risks

Severe weather can occur any time of the day and any time of the year, but in Georgia, it’s more likely during the spring and in the fall. Severe weather typically refers to thunderstorms, tornadoes and floods, and Georgia can, and has, experienced them all. Make sure you know the difference between a watch and a warning. A watch means conditions are favorable for a specific type of severe weather. Be prepared to take action. A warning means severe weather is occurring or has been indicated on radar. Take appropriate action immediately.

Severe weather notifications

Make sure you have multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings when they are issued for your area. Do not rely on an outdoor warning siren (a.k.a. tornado sirens) as your only warning. Outdoor warning sirens are just one tool utilized in Cherokee County to keep residents safe. Outdoor warning sirens originally were placed in areas such as ballparks and shopping centers, where people might be outside and have no other way of receiving a tornado warning. As time has gone by and technology improved, most people carry a smartphone with them all the time. There are many weather apps available so you can receive a warning directly on your phone.

Also, keep in mind that outdoor warning sirens are not designed to alert people who are inside their homes and especially not when they are asleep. Homes are designed to keep out outside noises, but an NOAA Weather Radio is an excellent way to be notified at home. The radio can be programmed specifically for your county, and will only sound when a watch or warning is issued for your county.

Have a plan

Make sure you know where your “safe place” is located at home and work. Pay attention any time severe weather is mentioned in the forecast, and check back regularly for updates. You can get more in-depth information about preparing for severe weather by going to the Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency website (www.cherokeega-ema.org), the National Weather Service website (www.weather.gov/ffc/) or Ready Gov website (www.ready.gov).

Renee Cornelison is director of the Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency. www.cherokeega-ema.org.

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Northside Hospital Easter Eggstravaganza 2018

Egg Hunts April 7

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Noon-4 p.m. at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, 915 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock. Visit the Easter Bunny and receive a free printed photograph. Personal cameras are welcomed. Enjoy face painting, a cotton candy station, balloon twisters, a live DJ and more.

April 12

• Flashlight Egg Hunt

Hosted by Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency. Check in 7:30 p.m., hunt starts at 8:30 p.m. for ages 1-12. $10 per child. Craft and snack stations, along with a visit from the Easter Bunny. At Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway, Canton. Pre-registration required. For information, contact Lindsey Collett, lcollett@cherokeega.com. www.crpa.net.

April 13

• Northside Hospital Easter Eggstravaganza 2-4 p.m. at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. Activities, snacks and selfies with the Easter Bunny are free. Souvenir T-shirts are $10. Registration is free, however, you can make a donation during registration, and all proceeds benefit the Special Care Nursery at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Guests also are encouraged to bring donations of diapers, baby wipes and baby food for MUST Ministries in Cherokee. No glass bottles or jars. Collection bins available at the event. Egg hunt times are: 2:30 p.m. for ages 0 to 3, and for those who have special needs and require assistance; 2:45 p.m. for ages 4 to 6; 3 p.m. for ages 7 to 9; and 3:15 p.m. for 10 and older. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled to April 14. In case of inclement weather on April 14, the event will be canceled. give.northside.com/ events/easter-eggstravaganza.

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Egg Hunts April 13

• City of Holly Springs Easter Egg Hunt

At Barrett Park, 120 Park Lane. The egg hunt will begin promptly at 11 a.m. The Easter Bunny will arrive at 10:30 a.m. to begin taking complimentary pictures with eager Easter Egg hunters. Pictures will continue after the hunt. There will be a petting zoo and free craft for kids to take home. For more details, contact Erin Honea at 770-345-5536 or ehonea@hollyspringsga.us.

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April 20

• Easter Egg Hunt, Community Cookout and Unity Walk

Noon-3 p.m. at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton.

• Eggs-traordinary Extravaganza

At the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton. There will be an egg hunt for ages 1-3 on the outdoor grounds of the Aquatic Center 2:15-2:30 p.m. (participants must provide their own baskets), a shallow water egg hunt for ages 4-6 and an underwater egg dive for ages 6-10, 2:30-5 p.m. You will register for a 15-minute time slot for the in-pool activities. (The pool depth is 3½ feet to 5 feet.) Baskets are provided for all water egg hunts, but must be returned after the hunt along with the eggs. There will be inflatables, face painting, crafts, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Times and registration are listed on the website: www.crpa.net/special-events/ eggs-traordinary-extravaganza. For more info, contact Jordan Kenney at Jlkenney@cherokeega.com.

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At 2 p.m. at 895 Knox Bridge Highway. 770-479-0101. For children up to fifth grade. www.sutaleebaptistchurch.com.

• Little River United Methodist Church Community Hunt

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• Bascomb United Methodist Church

Egg hunt from 11 a.m.-noon for infants to children in sixth grade. Free activities include games, crafts, snacks and a picture with the Easter Bunny. The church is at 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock. For more details, contact Tammy Smith at tammysmith.bumc@live.com or visit www.BascombUMC.org.

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11 a.m-1 p.m. at 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. Egg hunts for infants through fifth-graders. Activities include games, a cake walk, inflatables and face painting. Prizes, popcorn and Sno-cones available. 770-926-8448. For more details visit the Facebook page @newvicbaptist.

• City on a Hill

7745 Main St., Woodstock. Free community event. Doors open at 9 a.m. with the hunts at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Children will be divided by age during each hunt. There will be hotdogs, cotton candy, a petting zoo, bounce house, and the Easter Bunny will make an appearance. For more information, call 678-445-3480 or email coah@cityonahillumc.org.

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Evaluate and Define Office Culture BY ASHLEY VELEZ

Recap: A shift in the workforce caused by rising levels of millennial talent is shifting office culture. Organizations are starting to understand that, and in the words of Simon Sinek, “Customers will never love your company until the employees love it first.” Not defining your culture early puts your organization at risk, including creating policies and programs based on other employers versus your work environment, hiring employees that don’t fit, communication problems, management styles that threaten employee engagement and retention, and more. On average, 70 is the number of employees a company employs when it realizes culture is important. For many, by the time this number is reached, office culture already has formed, and it’s up to leadership and management to determine the viability in its current state. Put culture first by taking a step back, and making time to evaluate and define your workplace culture to determine what factors contribute and take away from your desired culture.

Use surveys and assessment tools.

Assessment tools and surveys can help gauge your culture and reveal gaps between what you have and what you want. Multiple resources and tools can help you assess the current situation at your office, including Gallup, CultureIQ, CultureAmp, Zugata, and others.

Google your organization.

Employer review sites like Glassdoor, Indeed and Comparably can provide powerful insights to your current employees’ feedback. This can open a dialogue with your leadership team about key issues that require examination and potential changes.

Become the example.

Interact with customers the way you want your team to interact with them. Communicate openly and honestly, and hold yourself to the same standards to which you hold your employees. Your decisions set the tone and pace for your employees, and communicate the team dynamic you want cultivated at your business.

Tips to get started.

Smaller companies, that may not have the budget and resources of larger companies, can start defining culture with three questions: • Why does our company do what it does? (Why do we exist?) • What do we believe? (What are our values?) • Where do we want to go? (What is our company’s vision?) The good news is, culture is a work in progress. It can and will change, especially if you place the same importance on it as the other foundations of your business.

Ashley Velez is the social media director for YPOW and is a digital marketing expert and proud resident of Woodstock, where she lives with her husband Oscar and their two sons. http://atlantaseo.pro.

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Foster Care is an Act of Service BY ZACH BLEND

What should I expect if we were to foster? What will the children be like? What type of circumstances will the children be coming from? Do you think we would be good at it? These are the types of good, and important, questions I am asked by those considering the role of foster parenting. Before I can begin answering, we have to understand foster care from the right perspective: as an act of service. Although these questions are important, what is most important is entering into foster care with the right expectations. Service is defined by Oxford’s Dictionary as the action of helping or doing work for someone else. Service is almost always associated with sacrifice. This typically is thought of as an act of giving up something of value for the sake of something or someone else. In the case of foster care, one of the most significant sacrifices you can expect to make is time. This might include time with other loved ones, time in the workplace, and travel or leisure time. While sacrifices in these areas may seem difficult, your time will be spent in new ways: creating a loving and safe environment for a child who hasn’t had one, providing needed direction and structure, and helping a child in need to trust again. The value of time is ultimately in the eye of the beholder. When I meet with prospective couples

for the first time, I often share with them that the bonds they hold with a foster child are not formed overnight, but it does not make the journey any less worthwhile. Recently, I took my 7-year-old daughter to the sweetheart dance at her elementary school. Once we arrived at the dance, she took off to play and run around with her friends. She occasionally checked in with me, and was comforted that I was there. That is a good example of the first connection a foster parent will make with a child. The first step is simply being there, ensuring safety and comfort, even when a child seems disinterested at times. This takes time, strength and emotional intelligence to make the circumstance less about you and more about them. I know that every child in the foster care system wants an opportunity to dance. Is your heart calling you to learn more about how you can play a part? Our community is blessed with some wonderful agencies that are ready to assist you in taking that first step.

Zach Blend is CEO of the Goshen Valley Foundation and a Georgia Trend 40 Under 40 recipient. He and his wife, Rachel, have three children, and are members of Hillside UMC. zblend@goshenvalley.org.

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Recognizing the Signs of Ignition Failure BY DEIDRE PARKER

Most cars, trucks and SUVs have one of three types of ignition systems, which are responsible for turning on your car. They are distributor-based, distributorless or coil-on-plug. Battery and coil ignition systems rely on mechanical parts to pass a high current through a coil, which causes the ignition. Electronic ignition systems use a similar method, except mechanical components aren’t used; instead, they rely on sensors to activate the coil. Despite the differences, the following components are usually in both systems: coil, spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition module and distributor rotor. When one or more components begin to fail, the car’s entire ignition system is affected. The effects are different, depending on the component that has failed. There are signs to look for that can point to one or more component failures in your vehicle’s ignition system.

Ignition lock cylinder: The ignition lock cylinder is the first component of an ignition system that is activated when your key is inserted and turned. Signs of a failed ignition lock cylinder include failure to start the car and trouble using your car keys. You may even experience some grinding when turning the key or the key not turning. Bad ignition coil: A coil takes the battery voltage and amplifies it so it is strong enough to jump a gap. A coil that has gone bad will not be able to convert energy from your car’s battery into the voltage needed to ignite the engine. A spark plug not receiving enough voltage could be a sign of a faulty coil. Engine misfiring,

difficulty accelerating and poor fuel performance also can mean the coil has gone bad.

Failing distributor rotor and cap: The distributor rotor and accompanying cap orders the voltage to go to the right spark plug in the proper order. The ordering of the voltage is a metal on metal connection, and does wear over time. When this part fails, it is impossible to start your car, or the engine will misfire. Drivers also may notice strange noises coming from under the hood, since parts of the engine will not get enough voltage to continue the chain of ignition. Spark plugs: Spark plugs do just what their name implies, they ignite a spark that creates the reaction inside your engine. Dirty spark plugs will cause misfiring, low gas mileage and shaky idling. Broken or damaged plugs will lead to hard engine starts and poor acceleration. On average, spark plugs should be checked every 30,000 miles. See something, do something: Ignition systems should be inspected visually every year, and, if your vehicle develops any of the symptoms I’ve mentioned, don’t wait. Since your vehicle’s engine is completely dependent on the ignition system, ignoring problems can lead to more serious, and expensive, repairs.

Deidre Parker, owner-operator of Chloe's Auto Repair, holds an ASE certification and has extensive experience in the area of automotive repair.

Options Available for Single-Sided Deafness BY DR. SARAH LICHT

Single-sided deafness (SSD) is the loss of hearing in one ear. SSD is most often caused by viral infections, head or neck trauma, Ménière's disease, or surgical procedures to remove brain tumors that are on the auditory nerve. Individuals with SSD may experience impaired hearing on one side, and also have a difficult time determining the direction of sound. This can subject the individual to dangerous situations, particularly when trying to cross the street or navigate traffic. This type of hearing loss is more common than most people realize, however there are treatments available. Two options, currently approved by the FDA, are the contralateral routing of the signal (CROS) device and the bone anchored hearing aid (Baha) device. The CROS is a non-surgical option. The device resembles a hearing aid and has two components: a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter sits on the deaf ear and picks up sound in the environment. The sound is sent wirelessly to the receiver in the good ear. For example, if a person has SSD in the left ear, with a CROS system, they would be able to hear someone talking on their left side; however, the sound would be funneled into the right ear through the receiver. 50

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The Baha is a device that is surgically implanted, and uses vibration to stimulate the inner ear directly through bone conduction. A titanium rod is surgically placed in the deaf ear’s mastoid bone, which is located directly behind the ear. After the incision site heals, a small removable, box-like device is snapped onto the rod. This device picks up sound in the environment, and, through bone vibration, sends the signal to the good ear. This device also is used for other types of hearing loss. Although both options allow the user to gain awareness of sound from his or her deaf ear, expectations must remain realistic. Localization, or knowing where a sound is coming from, will still be challenging, since the sound is being presented to only the good ear. Listening with background noise present is optimal with two ears, and this type of setting will remain challenging.

Sarah Licht, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology and provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock. She has been practicing since 2016.

@ the Library

Sequoyah Regional Library System 116 Brown Industrial Parkway • Canton, GA 30114 770-479-3090 • www.SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org

R.T. JONES 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton 770-479-3090

April 11

Home Safety 101 at noon. Learn a few home safety

essentials, perfect for parents, guardians, or anyone who looks after children in their home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

April 13

Library Fashion Show at 4 p.m. It’s fashion week! Sing First visited the R.T. Jones Memorial Library to teach music and movement classes for children and their parents.

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April 9

Bad Art Night at 4 p.m. No talent is needed to make bad art! Can you make the worst of the worst? Materials and refreshments provided. For students in grades sixth-12.

April 10

The Art of Feminine Presence and Women Energy Healing at 6 p.m.

Presented by Adele Wang, this seminar covers how to instantly increase your magnetic presence, how to attract better relationships, and how to avoid being drained by other people’s energy.

April 15

Protect Your Peeps at 6:30 p.m. Easter is coming and the Peeps MUST be protected! Can you keep them safe in these STEAM-related challenges? For ages 6 and older; children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

April 16

Manga Club at 5 p.m. Teens are encouraged to read and discuss different manga series and related topics, draw characters, and compete in manga/ anime-inspired group games.

April 17

Music and Moves at 10:30 a.m. Get moving and grooving with friends from Go Noodle! It’ll be a dance party to remember! Experience parachute play, music, gross motor skills, and storytelling in one action-packed hour. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

April 27

Estate Management Planning Strategies at 11 a.m. Are you prepared to be

an executor? Have you prepared your executor? Learn the benefits of planning ahead and preparing executors to handle their duties with confidence and ease.

DIY Stretch Cord Bracelets at 3 p.m. Lynne Mock will help you make

stretch cord bracelets. Materials are provided. For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required; call 770-345-7565.

Join us as we celebrate local fashion designers with a fashion show in the middle of the library. Call 770-479-3090 (Ext. 228) to participate as a designer. For designers ages 13 and older; children must be accompanied by an adult.

April 14

D.I.G. (Drop-In Genealogy) at 2 p.m. Enjoy an

afternoon of genealogy discovery by researching and learning about various topics. Ancestry.com is available for use within the library, as well as other research tools.

April 15

The Canton Eclectic Readers at 6 p.m. This month, the book club for unconventional readers will be reading “Scent of Evil” by Archer Mayor.

April 17

Biography & Memoir Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Explore impactful narratives, the lives of famous historical figures/celebrities, and much more on the pages of books. This month, the club will discuss “Untamed: The Wildest Woman in America and the Fight for Cumberland Island” by Will Harlan in honor of Earth Day.

April 18

Peepshi at 4 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to

make marshmallow candy sushi, or Peepshi. Materials are provided.

April 22

Goodwill Résumé Help at 3 p.m. Land that job you’ve been working toward. Schedule an appointment with our local Goodwill Career Center to make your résumé the strongest it can be. Call 770-479-3090 (Ext. 228) to schedule your appointment.

April 29

DIY Handmade Cards at 4 p.m. Learn how to make handmade cards for special occasions. Materials are provided. For ages 13 and older; children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. AROUND CANTON | April 2019

Around & About Roamers trip to the Georgia National Cemetery, 25 Silver leaving at 9 a.m. from the recreation center, and 9:30

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a.m. from the boys and girls club. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers. www.crpa.net.

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A special-needs golf clinic is planned for 10 a.m. at Lake Arrowhead Yacht and Country Club, followed by a golf tournament with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Both are fundraisers for the Kathy B. Davis Foundation in Waleska. Details available at www.kbdfoundation.net.

for Life begins at 6 p.m. at E.T. Booth Middle School, 26 Relay featuring entertainment, food, team competitions and

more. The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, and honors cancer survivors and victims. https://bit.ly/2QyR3zW.

The 2019 Spring Symposium: A Greener World Begins at Home, presented by the UGA Extension Master Gardeners of Cherokee County, is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Yanmar EVO Center, 5889 Old Alabama Road, Acworth. Keynote speaker will be Erica Glasener. The event includes two break-out sessions and lunch. The $40 fee includes welcome bags, door prizes, seeds, vendors and a silent auction. To see a list of speakers and to register, visit www.cherokeemastergardenersinc.wildapricot.org or mail check (with phone number) to CCMG, Attn: Diane Walton, 326 Lauren Lane, Woodstock, GA 30188.

11 Café, leaving 8:45 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. from the

Silver Roamers trip to Gibbs Garden and the Arbor

recreation center. Cost is $50 for members, $60 nonmembers. www.crpa.net. PHOTO BY MICHELLE MCCULLOCH

Skin cancer screening will take place 6-8 p.m. at

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute at the Cherokee campus, 460 Northside Cherokee Blvd., Suite T10. The free screening is open to ages 18 and older. Recommended screening attire includes shorts and T-shirt. Qualified interpreters will be available free of charge, with advanced requests. Pre-registration is required. To schedule an appointment or for information about other upcoming cancer screenings, call 404-531-4444. The ninth annual Taste of WDSTK will be 5-9 p.m. at the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Event Green. Woodstock area restaurants will serve samples of their best dishes and compete in a variety of categories. The event benefits the Woodstock High School band program, and kicks off Woodstock Restaurant Week, April 28-May 5. Admission is free. Taste tickets cost 50 cents each; packages start at $5. 52

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2019 annual Senior Extravaganza, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at First Baptist Church Woodstock conference center, 11905 Highway 92. Presented by Cherokee Triad S.A.L.T. with Northside Hospital Cherokee, The Holbrook at Woodstock and Humana. The event features vendors who offer resources and options for a higher quality of life for senior citizens. Free admission. www.saltcherokee.com.

MAY

1 Holly Springs Job Fair

is a free event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Historic Train Depot, 164 Hickory Road. Bring copies of your résumé, meet with potential employers and network with fellow job-seekers. Local businesses interested in participating in the fair should contact Donna Sanders at dsanders@hollyspringsga.us.

Holly Springs is participating in the Great American Cleanup, the country’s largest community improvement program, which kicks off each spring and engages more than 4 million volunteers in more than 20,000 communities nationwide. The event is set for 9 a.m.-noon. Location to be determined. www.hollyspringsga.us.

BBQ and Brews, noon-8 p.m. at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. Hosted by Revival South, the event includes barbecue and retail vendors, live music and more. Admission is $5 per person, children are free. Kentucky Derby Day at the Rock Barn, sponsored by the Cherokee County Historical Society, begins at 3:30 p.m. The Rock Barn is located at 758 Marietta Highway in Canton. Guests will enjoy gourmet food, open bar, silent auction, pony pull betting, bourbon tasting, and a competitive hat parade and contest. The event benefits the society’s education programs and ends with the crowd watching the Kentucky Derby on big screen TVs. www.rockbarn.org/events.

6, 13, 20 Music Mondays

are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater. For more details, visit www.woodstockga.gov and click on the special events tab.

The 19th annual Feed My Lambs classic golf tournament will take place 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Marietta Country Club. Feed My Lambs provides free Christian preschools in impoverished communities, including a school in Canton. www.feedmylambs.net.

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11-12 Powwow and Indian Festival

The 30th annual Cherokee County Mother’s Day at Boling Park in Canton, featuring native American dance competition, honor dance for Chipa Wolfe, and Mother’s Day honor dance; Native American cuisine; native arts and crafts, jewelry, and clothing; living Indian village and displays; environmental and wildlife displays; kids’ activities and more. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for ages 12 and younger, and free for ages 5 and younger. The grand entry takes place at 1 pm. each day.

16 WDSTK Roots Music Nights

begin with a 7 p.m. show on May 16 with Andrea Colburn. The Muckers will perform on June 20, followed by Pony League on July 18 and Reverend Hylton on Aug. 15. Concerts at the Elm Street Event Green, 113 Elm St.

18 Bacon & Banjos

is set for 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater. The annual festival, which benefits the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation, is a convergence of the salty goodness of bacon and the downhome sounds of bluegrass music. www.baconandbanjosga.com.

The fourth annual Galloping Against Violence fundraiser for the Cherokee Family Violence Center will take place 1-5 p.m. at Chukkar Farm Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta. The event will include an unlimited buffet, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks. The festivities include a polo match, a silent auction, music, games and contests. Individual tickets are $50 each. www.cfvc.org/events.

27 A Memorial Day ceremony

begins at 10 a.m. at The Park at City Center. For more details, visit www.woodstockga.gov.

JUNE

1 Volunteer Aging Council Poker Run

is a fundraiser to benefit senior citizens and senior veterans. 9 a.m. registration, kickstands up at 10 a.m., last bike in at 1 p.m. Starts and ends at the Lotus Adult Day Center, 4595 Towne Lake Parkway. For details, email info@vac-cherokeega.org.

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The Cherokee Chorale will perform “Days of Wine and Roses” 5 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Canton First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road. Scott Martin is the conductor. For ticket information, visit www.cherokeechorale.org.

17 The Children Golf Tournament

Service League of Cherokee County’s Golfing Fore! at the Woodmont Golf Club, 3105 Gaddis Road, Canton. 8 a.m. registration, with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. All proceeds will go to help children in need in Cherokee County. For sponsorship information, please email serviceleaguesponsors@gmail.com. To register, visit www.serviceleague.net.

1 Innovation Way, Woodstock. 770-345-0600 www.cherokeega.org www.facebook.com/ cherokeeofficeofeconomicdevelopment

1 Million Cups Cherokee (1MC CHK)

First and third Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. First Wednesdays are held at The Circuit, third Wednesdays are held in different Cherokee County cities. The free, biweekly coffee gathering helps build startup communities on a grassroots level. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to practice their pitch skills, gain valuable feedback, or belong to a community.

The Lunch Circuit

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second Wednesdays. A monthly exclusive lunch gathering of aspiring and current entrepreneurs to eat, build community and learn the stories behind successful Cherokee entrepreneurs.

Woodstock WordPress Meet-Up

First and third Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Local WordPress developers, designers and publishers get together to share knowledge and experience, and to meet other WordPress users in the area.

Entrepreneurship 101 Book Club

Every other Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This new meet-up is a partnership with Creative Muscle Studios.

Creative Problem Solvers Meet-Up

First and third Tuesdays, 7-8:30 a.m. Join an innovative, diverse community of creative problem-solvers, entrepreneurs, “wantrepreneurs” and innovators dedicated to helping one another work through business challenges.

OTP and Greater Cherokee Tech Pros

Every third Thursday, 7:30-8:45 a.m. A gathering of local technology professionals.

Women Entrepreneurs Meet-Up

Every third Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For aspiring and current female entrepreneurs who want to take action and hold one another accountable for stated goals. NOT a lead exchange or referral networking program.

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Mom's Legacy Helps Special-Needs Community BY SUSAN BROWNING SCHULZ

There are so many ways to give in this life that don’t cost anything: smiles, kindness, appreciation, honor and time. Kathy B. Davis was known for this kind of giving. She had a passion for serving and supporting others, especially young people with special needs. After Kathy passed away in 2009, her husband, Dave, desired to carry on Kathy’s legacy in her honor and memory. As result, the Kathy B. Davis Foundation was established in 2011 with the goal of reaching out into the community bringing together people from all walks of life. Kathy and Dave’s inspiration to serve the special-needs community came from their middle son, Eric, who has Down syndrome. Eric has two brothers, Chris and Matt. The Davis family lived in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, while the boys were growing up. After Chris and Matt moved to Atlanta for work, Dave retired from Kroger and moved to Lake Arrowhead with Eric in 2013. The Kathy B. Davis Foundation is funded through an annual memorial golf tournament, live auction and social event, as well as private and corporate donations. This year’s tournament is April 6 at the Lake Arrowhead Country Club in Waleska. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Besides flight winners and raffle drawings, there are car and boat giveaways for a hole-in-one.

A Flowers for a Purpose session at the Empower Cherokee Center.

The KBD Foundation serves our community through three main programs. • Special Needs Golf Clinic, now in its third year, is held prior to the start of the annual fundraising tournament. Volunteers are directed by Dave, a certified Special Olympics golf coach for Cherokee County. The volunteers work with area residents who have intellectual or developmental challenges and teach them basic golf skills and a love of the game. The clinic is 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 5 at Lake Arrowhead Country Club. • Flowers for a Purpose began when Dave expanded the organization’s sphere to include senior citizens. It’s a monthly activity that brings together members of the special-needs population and area senior citizens who want to learn about flowers and how to create beautiful arrangements. The bouquets are shared with the participants and Cherokee County residents who may appreciate a little extra sunshine in their day.

• KBD Foundation Adam Holland Special Education Scholarship was

created in honor of Adam Holland, a

courageous young man with Down syndrome who is Eric Davis’s best friend. It is awarded annually to an area college student majoring in special education. Dave stays connected to the community through the KBD Foundation. “Whenever I think of positive people, my mind jumps to Dave Davis,” Dolores Bennett said. “I help volunteer for the foundation in the various programs, but one of my favorites is Flowers for A Purpose. It is truly heartwarming to see and be involved in the interaction of these two communities working together to create beautiful floral arrangements.” “Eric and I have stayed involved in all kinds of sports, but just love the game of golf,” Dave said. “As a certified coach for the Special Olympics, I’m excited about working to expand the sport of golfing in the Special Olympics all across Georgia.” For more information about getting involved, registering for the tournament and clinic, or donating, visit: www.kbdfoundation.net or contact Dave Davis at 615-533-0668 or ddavis@kbdfoundation.net.

Susan Browning Schulz is a Bible teacher, author, wife, and mom of three grown children. She lives and plays along the Etowah River and loves serving at Woodstock City Church.

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The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings Oral cancer is on the rise among young people.

BY SCOTT V. MERRITT, DMD

In almost all cases, early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances of successfully beating the disease. With an overall five-year survival rate of 39 percent if the cancer has spread outside the mouth, oral cancer is no exception. This is why it is so important to have an oral cancer screening twice a year, during your routine dental cleaning and checkup. In addition, there are other reasons to add this procedure to your normal wellness routine.

Screenings are fast and pain-free. It takes a dentist less than five minutes to complete an oral cancer screening. A skilled dentist will visually inspect, and gently touch areas of the neck, cheeks, mouth and lips for indications of cancer or pre-cancer symptoms. If the dentist discovers any signs of cancer, he or she will order immediate further diagnostic testing.

Historically, oral cancer has primarily affected middle-age and elderly individuals who have smoked regularly or drank heavily for decades. However, in recent years, more young people are receiving oral cancer diagnoses. It’s believed the increase in young diagnoses stems from a rise in the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to oral cancer. (This is also one of the drivers of increased vaccinations for HPV.)

Never take chances on your health. Routine dental visits are a key component of good oral health. Even when you’re feeling great and avoiding harmful habits, it’s still a good idea to get screened during your semiannual checkup. You never know when oral cancer may occur. Taking a few extra minutes during your appointment for a screening will offer peace of mind for the next six months.

Screening are done at no additional charge. Quality dentists will conduct a screening as part of a regular dental checkup, which won’t cost you anything extra.

Dr. Scott Merritt founded BridgeMill Dentistry in 2002. The office is located on Sixes Road between Ridge and Bells Ferry roads.

Taste of WDSTK Thursday April 25 // 5:00 - 9:00 PM Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Event Green visitwoodstockga.com/taste

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Seuss Inspired Poetry This month’s theme was: Create your own Dr. Seuss inspired writing. We spent some time reading different Dr. Seuss books, and then I asked my students to create their own stories using similar techniques. - Joseph Lemmo

Hogs in Clogs By Tayler Sims I saw some hogs that were wearing some clogs. I stopped my car, because they were stuck in some tar. The tar was still wet, so I grabbed my jet. I dropped a rope down and flew them into town. They began to frown, so I dressed like a clown. That made them laugh until they saw a giraffe. They were very scared, scared indeed, so they used their clogs to run with great speed. They went to the moon to eat with a spoon. Because you see, they thought the moon was cheese. They love cheese, because it keeps away fleas. We all know how annoying fleas can be, but these hogs, well they get REAL creepy. Unless you get them some dogs, to go along with their clogs. The dogs lay on top of the clogs, which begins to anger the hogs. The hogs get so mad, the dogs get sad. So, they hop up and run away to find somewhere else to stay. So, the hogs with clogs and no dogs decided to call it a day.

Fox vs. Socks! By William Bailey

Fish in a Dish By Hayden Gauthier

There once was a fish Who lived in a dish. He wasn’t the bait Since he lived on a plate. When he swam in water On top of the plate He wasn’t able to barter With other plate-fish. He didn’t like his dish He wanted a bowl But another plate-fish Stole a priceless bowl And got sent to a cruel trial. It wasn’t that fun Living on a dish. Lake fish are very lucky They have room To swim and zoom Around the body of water. So, if you are a fish Don’t be a plate-fish Unless you want to live on a dish.

The Fox that wears the Socks, Is the Fox that versed the Socks. It started with a whack! But then the Fox grabbed a bat. The Fox took a swing with his trusty bat. Then the Socks grew some wings, to dodge it like that! The Fox jumped up, And hit them in the head. The Socks fell, And then hit him with ham. Then the Fox mounted his horse, And the Socks mounted a glorsh. Fox charged at Socks, And Socks charged at Fox. There was a big BANG! And then a big CLANG! But at the end of the day, Fox still wear Socks, and Socks still go on Fox.

Joe Lemmo is an English teacher and comedian who has taught in Cherokee County since 2000. He performs improv in the Atlanta area. He and his wife have one son.

Pug Love? By Victor Helena Sanchez What does a pug do with its owner? Does it chew on its sock or on a corner? Maybe it just wants a hug Or just some pug love? What is the pug’s name? And what if he was insane? Now you may be asking How is he flying? Well, I truly don’t know Neither does his bow Even though he isn’t wearing a bow He can still show His pug love The pug has a friend And her name is Jen They play together And almost forever What do they eat? Maybe the owner’s seat? I don’t know that much about these dogs Although, I do know they love hogs They play with them in the morning And in the afternoon And, in the evening AND underneath the moon So, what’s the problem with these pugs? Nothing ... they just want some pug love. AROUND CANTON | April 2019

YOUR SCHOOL NEWS National School Spirit Awards Finalists

Principal Mark Smith is well-known for his school spirit. Photo provided by CCSD.

Fifth-grader Wins Essay Contest Katie Rickert, a fifth-grader at Free Home Elementary School, was her grade’s winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s American History Essay Contest. Her essay, written from the perspective of an American woman in the days after women earned the right to vote, won at the Northwest Georgia District level before advancing to the statewide contest. Katie Rickert. Photo provided by CCSD.

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The Cherokee County School District and Woodstock High School Principal Mark Smith are finalists for national school spirit awards. The school district is a contender for the Spirit of St. Jude Award, while Smith is in the running for the Most Spirited Principal award. The Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards celebrate schools, organizations and individuals who “go above and beyond the call of duty to build school pride, student engagement and community spirit.” Winners will be announced May 11 at the company’s School Spirit Awards Show in Orlando. “School spirit plays an important role in the success of a school, and we’re so proud and excited about these honors,” Superintendent of Schools Brian V. Hightower said. “Everyone who knows Mark knows he’s the school’s, and the town’s, No. 1 cheerleader. He cares deeply about every student and staff member, and all of their families, and that’s evident in everything he does. It’s also humbling to be recognized for having the Spirit of St. Jude. Kids are what we’re all about, and when kids are hurting, we all hurt. Visiting St. Jude’s and meeting those kids moves your heart, and so does seeing our own students put their ice cream money in a jar to help.” Smith is one of five finalists named from a pool of thousands of eligible principals. The longtime educator and principal is known, not only in his school community, but also throughout Cherokee County, for his incredibly infectious school spirit and sincere support of all students and staff. He also is beloved for his hilariously charming hype videos on social media, usually featuring various costumes, the shouted chant “We are … Woodstock,” and, occasionally, wrestling. The Spirit of St. Jude award, named for the children’s research hospital, honors schools and school districts that engage the majority of their students in fundraising for the charity, which is a major recipient of Varsity Brands’ philanthropy.

Speech and Debate Team Earns Accolades The Cherokee High School Speech and Debate Team competed in Valdosta, Georgia, at the Varsity State Competition. The team received a School of Excellence Award, for the second year in a row, for having the most students qualify for the state competition from schools of similar size. English teacher, Jamie Wills, won debate coach of the year. Senior John Peterson won state champion in Lincoln-Douglas debate. Jamie Wills, left, and John Peterson. Photo provided by Mary TolleyPeterson.

Maintain Your Child's Learning Momentum BY BARBARA P. JACOBY

Research shows longer summer school breaks negatively impact a child’s learning, and, while our balanced calendar reduces those concerns, here are a few helpful ideas.

CCSD Summer Discovery

This summer, the school district is expanding its week-long summer enrichment program to all rising first- through fifth-graders. The program will be offered at two campuses, Hickory Flat and Liberty elementary schools, and is open to Cherokee County students, no matter which school they attend. Two daily sessions meet 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. June 3-7. Students can enroll in one or both (students who enroll in both will have time to eat a lunch brought from home on campus). Parents need to provide transportation, as well as lunch; before- and after-care is not provided. More details, including course offerings and costs, are available at www.cherokeek12.net.

High School Personal Fitness and Health Program

Rising high school freshmen and current high school students can take a half unit of personal fitness and/or health for high school credit from June 5-25. Each class lasts four hours daily (personal fitness 8 a.m.-noon and health 12:30-4:30 p.m.), and will be offered at Cherokee High School (for Cherokee, Creekview and Sequoyah students) and Etowah High School’s Etowah East campus (for Etowah, River Ridge and Woodstock students). Attendance is mandatory to earn credit. Registration is in May; rising freshmen can register at their middle school’s main office, while current high school students can register at their counselor’s office. The cost is $200 per class; transportation is not provided.

Online Resources

The Learning Tools page and Bulletin Board on our website offer great resources for parents. Look on the homepage for the blue buttons with these names. At the top of the Learning Tools page, you’ll see links to resources sorted for elementary, middle and high school students. Each page provides several dozen online learning opportunities such as i-Ready Math, Khan Academy and SAT prep. The Bulletin Board is a continuously updated one-stop shop for information, including: special events; summer camps at CCSD partners like the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA and Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency; and community service options for teens.

Summer Reading Program

The Sequoyah Regional Library System’s Summer Reading Program offers special events at all branches, as well as rewards for students who meet reading goals. We hope you and your family have a wonderful summer break, filled with fun, relaxation and, hopefully, some learning, too.

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Networking and Local Leaders Every Thursday at 7 AM Copper Coin Coffee

MORNING INFLUENCE

Friday April 26, 2019 // 8 AM

TICKETS: INWDSTK.ORG/EVENTS

Barbara P. Jacoby serves as chief communications officer for the Cherokee County School District, and is a CCSD parent with four children. AROUND CANTON | April 2019

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce

3605 Marietta Highway, Canton 770-345-0400 • www.cherokeechamber.com

RIBBON CUTTINGS 1. J. Michael’s Prime 110 Mountain Vista Blvd., Canton 770-213-4058 www.jmichaelsprime.com

2. Servicewise Electric 2845 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs 404-704-4903 www.servicewiseelectrical.com 3. Inspired 2 Design, LLC 35 N. Main St., Suite 201B, Jasper 770-781-3452 www.inspired2design.com

4. Altair Sign & Light 3008 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs 770-889-1212 www.altairsign.com 5. Your CBD Store Canton 1431 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 170, Canton 770-704-0550 www.cbdrx4u.com

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5 EVENT CALENDAR

April 16

Business After Hours 4:30-6:30 p.m. Presented by AT&T at BB&T, 936 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock.

April 17

B.L.A.S.T.T. workshop. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Top 5 Tips

Employers Should Implement to Protect Their Confidential Information and Trade Secrets presented by Brad Adler, Freeman, Mathis and Gary, LLP.

April 22

Earth Day Recycling Event 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free to the

public, this annual recycling event, associated with Earth Day, includes electronic recycling, aluminum drink can collection and onsite document/file destruction. At the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton. 60

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April 23

Administrative Professionals Appreciation Luncheon, 11:30

a.m.-1 p.m. at the chamber office. Sponsor is Woodstock Furniture Outlet. This event is held in order to allow you to show appreciation to your support staff. They will enjoy a great program, delicious lunch and fabulous door prizes. Guest speaker Chanda Bell is the author of “The Elf on the Shelf” series and the co-CEO of the books' publishing company, Creatively Classic Activities and Books.

April 25

Community Outreach Program: CPR/AED and First Aid Training, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A representative from Cherokee County Fire

and Emergency Services will teach the class. Must be 14 years old to receive certification. Cost $70.

April 26

Community Outreach Program: CPR/AED Training,

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A representative from Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services will teach the class. Must be 14 years old to receive certification. $40.

April 30

Power Hour, 10-11 a.m. Networking with fellow business owners.

Elm Street

For the Experience Seeker BY SIOBHAN BRUMBELOW

“A mind that is stretched by new experiences can never go back to its old dimensions.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Instagram is famous for inspirational quotes that encourage us to be our best self and take risks and to love everyone — but, how many people read those quotes and actually act upon them? We find comfort in our everyday, and most of us want change, but don’t want to chase it. Experience, as a verb, means to encounter, but it also means to feel. To experience something new would create new feelings in our lives. Whether it is a change, or not, experience pushes culture and forces us to grow, by stretching and inspiring us. Elm Street is an arts center that is doing just that. It is part of our mission to engage the community with relevant art experiences every day. We always are striving for community growth, with new programs, artists and ways to present art to everyone. Elm Street constantly is trying to create ways to bring vibrant and unexpected experiences to the community. Our inaugural season of the Lantern Concert Series does just that. On April 13, we are bringing Break of Reality to our outdoor stage. This alternative-classical ensemble has sold out concerts in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. The band’s signature cello rock sound has bridged the gap between classical, rock and world music listeners, and, in 2015, the members of Break of Reality were appointed music ambassadors by the U.S. State Department. We also are one of the first to bring you “Bright Star,” a bluegrass musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, set in the Blue Ridge Mountains between 1920 and 1940. This story follows Alice Murphy, a literary editor who meets a young soldier, just home from World War II. He awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past, and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. Propelled by an ensemble of onstage musicians and dancers, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion, beautiful melodies and powerfully moving performances. By bringing the community these new cultural experiences, Elm Street hopes to spark an interest, a change or a feeling for expanding our audiences’ minds. “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” — Thomas Merton

UPCOMING AT ELM STREET

APR 12-28 PRESENTING PARTNER:

BREAK OF

REALITY Alt-Classical Chamber

APR 13 | 7:30pm PRESENTING PARTNER:

Registration OPEN for

Siobhan Brumbelow is on staff at Elm Street. She holds a BA in Theatre from Brenau University and toured with Missoula Children’s Theatre.

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