Around Towne Letter From the Editor
As we limp through this humid season, the dog days of summer have taken on a new meaning for this owner of canines: Walks with the puppies at this time of year end with the need for a shower and a huge glass of water! Or, I just send Glenn and stay cool in the air conditioning. Here’s a fun fact: The phrase dog days of summer refers to the time when Sirius, the dog star, appears to rise alongside the sun, creating twice as much heat with the two stars in alignment. I learned that in a Google search, which took me to the National Geographic website. What did we do without Google? Actually, I can answer my own question. We would consult our encyclopedias, either the alphabetized volumes or those special annual editions that you knew you had to have to stay up to date with the world. Here’s another fun fact: Encyclopedia Britannica and World Book (my personal favorite) have gone digital. No surprise, really, but for someone who loves to hold the print product in her hand, it’s just not the same. In addition to thumbing through encyclopedias, so much about this issue has sent me on a long journey down memory lane. Before sending three kiddos to college, I wish I had been able to hear from current and past college students, who share the essentials that made the transition easier for them. (See Pages 12-15.) My crockpot certainly got a workout when our kids were home and busy with school and church activities. We have a selection of easy recipes we hope will get you through your busy days. (Pages 16-17). As a Girl Scout leader for seven years, I can appreciate the hard work the young ladies that we feature on Pages 40-42 have done to earn their Gold Awards. I’m feeling older by the minute, thinking of how my children are now in their late 20s and early 30s. This issue has brought back bittersweet memories; while I miss those very busy days, I’m certainly thankful and proud of the adults my babies have become. Because I remember encyclopedias, which the internet has labeled vintage, does that make me vintage as well? Never mind! Don’t answer that.
Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of Aroundabout Local Media. She has lived in Cherokee County since 1987. Send your comments or questions to candi@aroundaboutmagazines.com
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TOWNELAKER | August 2022
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We’re happy to report that Bruster’s employee Patrick Kinsella received the glasses that correct his color blindness! We told his story on Page 10 of the July TowneLaker (https://bit.ly/3Plw3rj). Money was raised to purchase the glasses, thanks to the generosity of Bruster’s customers and the care of owners Erin Krall and Josh Barrett.
A shelter for homeless veterans (who are clean and sober) in Cherokee and Cobb counties is planned for just south of Allatoona Lake on Bells Ferry Road. According to Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program Director Jim Lindenmayer, the 13,087-square-foot building will have room for 40 males in a dorm environment, a main kitchen and dining area, conference room, learning lab, food and clothing pantry, as well as offices for program leaders. A separate structure will be added to accommodate female veterans. The current plan is to hold a groundbreaking sometime in October.
