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Contents

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September 2018

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Features

In Every Issue

15 Don’t Stop Believing

4 Around Canton

8 Community News

Agency members “stunned” by community turnout for Canton Police lip sync project.

16 The Oak House

New downtown co-working space is a ministry arm of Oak Leaf Church.

19 Holly Springs’ Road Update

Plans are moving forward on Town Center project, announces monthly young professionals meeting.

38 An Exciting Pilgrimage Woodstock middle schooler describes his extraordinary summer on the Camino de Santiago.

14 Downtown Canton Events 20 Celebrations 24 Downtown Canton Dining Guide 25 Everyday Angels 26 Rob’s Rescues 34 Ribbon Cuttings 42 Calendar 44 Library Events 55 School News 58 Churches 60 Clubs & Orgs 62 Directory of Advertisers

Contributors 40 49 16 28 36 43 56 30 19 38 54 27 50 48 46 35

Don Akridge Christopher Brazelton Brian Cain Cherokee Office of Economic Development Dr. Britton Crigler Dr. Jonathan Gilvarry Delia Halverson Candi Hannigan Erin Honea Bryce Jones Joseph Lemmo Josh Nelson Christopher Purvis Ross Ritter Susan Schulz Robert Tidwell

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

Letter from Our Controller

What's New

It’s finally my turn to say, “Hello from the billing department!” I am so blessed to be part of the Cherokee and Acworth communities our readers and advertisers have built. Every month, I enjoy seeing the celebrations and triumphs of our community members, as well as the changes in the commercial landscape. My husband and I have lived in Cherokee County since 1995, and home-schooled our children here. As avid boaters and lovers of all things water-related, we especially enjoy hearing about happenings on Lake Allatoona. If you visit the lake much, you’ve probably seen us out on our pontoon, the “Yes, Dear.” We’ve enjoyed this lake since before we were married 31 years ago. We raised our family around camping, swimming and boating so close to home. Although our children are grown, we are thrilled that our grands all enjoy the water as much as we do. I’ve been with Aroundabout for eight years, and have enjoyed participating in the improvements in our publications over the years. In particular, I remember when we decided to invest in glossy paper, and the positive feedback we received from both our readers and our advertisers. In my role as controller here at Aroundabout Local Media, I primarily communicate with our advertisers. However, it is our readers who allow us to thrive in the communities we love so much. We strive to bring you uplifting stories that resonate and community information that simplifies and enhances decisions you make, while keeping you coming back for more. We enjoy hearing from our readers, so let us know if there’s something we can include to improve your enjoyment of our magazine. If you are a current or potential advertiser, I’m your contact for any questions related to billing or payments. I enjoy working with our advertisers to make sure we stay affordable while we continue to improve all of our publications. As fall approaches and we transition back to more traffic and shorter days, I look forward to seeing how you are enjoying cooler weather and fun festivals in our community!

Panera Bread has opened at 205 West Main St., offering dine-in and carry-out options as well as a drive-thru. The dining area includes a community table an intimate seating areas, and free WiFi. www.panerabread.com.

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The Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at Panera Bread.

Big Tony’s New York Style Pizza has opened at 15 Laurel Canyon Village Circle, Canton. The authentic New York-style pizza and Italian take out and delivery restaurant uses fresh ingredients. The three partners have more than 30 years of restaurant experience. 678-880-8903. More details on Facebook. Doctors Rohit Panchal and Raxit Patel have joined Cherokee Lung and Sleep Specialists in Canton and Woodstock. Cherokeelungandsleep.com.

Peach Blossom Boutique has opened in The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, near Palmetto Moon and 50 East Shoes. The women’s boutique has sizes ranging from small to 3X, and carries bath and body products, home decor, and men’s graphic tees. Alpine Bakery Woodstock has installed a pizza oven and now offers pizza, calzone and stromboli. A space to dine in has been added as well. The address is 405 Toonigh Road, Woodstock. 404-410-1400. www.alpinebakeries.com.

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Jay Baker has returned to the position of director of communications

and community relations for the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and the Marshal’s Office. In this role, Baker will be the media liaison for both the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office and the Cherokee Marshal’s Office.

Kudos

Northside Hospital health care system has been recognized for its hospitals ranking among the best in the nation for patient experience, according to Healthgrades, which also announced the recipients of their 2018 Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton and Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming are among 10 Georgia hospitals, and the only three metro Atlanta hospitals, to make the list.

Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton and Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming also have been recognized with multiple awards from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) and Mission: Lifeline quality improvement programs.

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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 was recently named the public outreach manager for the city of Canton, and continues to volunteer 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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Bethesda Clinic Adds Space

Delay in Opening Express Lanes

Bethesda Community Clinic in Holly Springs is growing. The community-based health center has opened a new office, funded by the Cherokee County Community Development Block Grant, and a new pediatric exam room. The new pediatric exam room that is outfitted with a fire engine theme in honor of Cherokee County Fire/EMS heroes, was made possible by the donations from the Cherokee The new pediatric exam room has a firehouse theme. Service League. Bethesda provides quality, compassionate care to uninsured and underinsured people in Cherokee County and the surrounding region. Since opening in 2011, more than 5,000 patients of all ages have received free or reduced-price primary medical services, including physical exams, sports physicals, DOT physicals and drug screens, women’s health exams, acute (sick visits) and chronic care for all ages, medication assistance, blood labs, diabetes education, nutrition classes and health coaching. “In 2017, Bethesda helped 1,111 patients receive $2.7 million in free medications,” founder Karen Fegely said. “Our patients would go without these much needed medications and services if Bethesda was not here for them. There are over 55,000 uninsured people in Cherokee County and 7 percent of these are children. We are here to lend a hand up to our neighbors in need.” Bethesda Community Clinic is located at 111 Mountain Brook Drive, Suite 100, Canton. 678-880-9654. www.BethesdaCommunity Clinic-Cherokee.com.

The opening of 30 miles of toll lanes in Cobb and Cherokee counties may be delayed due to the collapse of a wall alongside an unfinished stretch of I-75, according to an Aug. 6 report at www.ajc.com. In a video published by the Georgia Department of Transportation in June, the day after the wall collapsed, spokesperson Natalie Dale said an investigation is underway to determine the problem, and the project likely is two months away from being open to the public. “We are still reviewing the report from the investigator, so no ribbon cutting date has been set at this time,” Dale told the TowneLaker at press time. The Northwest Corridor Express Lanes project includes 39 bridges and six new interchanges along the corridor. To stay updated on the progress, visit http://dot.ga.gov/DS/GEL/NWC.

Right, instructors and students gather at The Oak House. Below, assessments are done to determine each student’s level.

Breaking the Language Barrier Revolution Church is sponsoring an ESL class for adults that’s held 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at The Oak House, 151 E. Marietta St. in Canton. Classes will finish Dec. 12; no class will be held during school breaks. A 20-minute devotion time follows each class. Instead of childcare, children will have a devotion time geared for their level, with fun activities. outreach@revolution.church. 8

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From left: Craig Webre president/chair of the CALEA Commission; Linda Miller operations commander; Alice Fennell, administrative commander; Aaron Schwab, accreditation manager and Craig Hartley, executive director of CALEA.

Accreditation Awarded to 911 Center

Cherokee 911 recently was awarded its second re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), making it one of only nine accredited dispatch centers in Georgia. “This prestigious distinction, one of a select few 911 centers in the country to earn such an award, demonstrates the continued professionalism and dedication of the entire 911 staff to the profession and to the citizens of Cherokee County,” Chief Ron Hunton said. The CALEA Public Safety Communications Accreditation Program provides a communications center with a process to review and internally assess its operations and procedures. Since the first CALEA Communication Accreditation Award was granted in 1999, the program has become the primary method for a communications agency to voluntarily demonstrate its commitment to excellence. Cherokee 911 received its original CALEA certification in November, 2011.

Restock Salvation Army’s Food Pantry The Kettles for Cans food drive has begun, and donations can be dropped off at the Salvation Army family store at 121 Waleska St., Canton. The following unopened, unexpired items are needed: canned meats, canned vegetables, cereal, applesauce and other packaged fruit cups or cans, boxed macaroni and cheese, rice, soup, packaged pasta and sauces, cereal bars, shelf-stable milk and any other canned/boxed/bagged non-perishables. The Salvation Army of Canton/Cherokee provides, on average, more than $15,000 per year in non-perishable food items to Cherokee County residents in need.

Cash Gifts Benefit Veterans Two Canton National Guard members, Sgt. First Class Darrell Shelnut and Staff Sgt. Trey Wright, were awarded $500 gifts from Simpson & Simpson Accounting, a Woodstock CPA firm. Shelnut and Wright have served combat tours in Afghanistan and, after leaving active duty, continue to serve the Army National Guard. The firm’s owner, Josh Simpson, served in Operation Wright Shelnut Iraqi Freedom III, and has pledged to donate 2 percent of proceeds to honor local veterans or active military servants throughout the year. “I want to give back to those who are currently serving and to display my continued support. It takes an incredible amount of courage and I want these warriors to know they are appreciated,” Simpson said. 10

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Adopt a Veteran Program Kicks Off The Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program, along with American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45, has kicked off the fourth year of the Cherokee County Adopt a Veteran for Christmas program. “The focus for this program is two-fold,” according to program director Jim Lindenmayer. “Our first focus is on providing for veterans with families who are financially challenged, disabled, or homeless, and our second focus is on our elderly veterans who are living in senior care facilities or living home alone. It is our goal to make sure that all of these veterans have a great Christmas this year.” Last year, the program supported more than 220 veterans living in assisted living facilities and nursing homes, helped 25 veteran families who were financially challenged, and supported more than 15 homebound veterans who live alone. The program’s kickoff is beginning earlier this year to reach the most veterans possible, according to Betty Lewis, president of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45. To suggest a veteran who needs help, or if you would like to learn how to be involved in the program, contact Jim Lindenmayer (jlindenmayer80@ gmail.com or 678-983-7590) or Betty Lewis (770-318-6451). The Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program is a 501c19 veteran nonprofit organization that’s a part of the American Legion, the largest veteran support group in the U.S., with posts in 14,000 communities around the country and 2.4 million members. www.legion.org. The American Legion Auxiliary, the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization, meets the needs of U.S. veterans, military, and their families, here and abroad www.alaforveterans.org.

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Sept. 14-23: Agatha Christie’s “Then There Were None” is an English mystery presented by the Cherokee Theatre Company. Tickets are $15 for seniors and students, $18 for adults.

First Fridays

Canton Main Street hosts a party in downtown Canton on the first Friday of each month, 6-9 p.m., featuring live music, a car show, food and activities for the entire family.

Sept. 7: ’80s Night with music by The Breakfast Club. Oct. 5: Jeep Night, with music by Skipper Grace.

SEPTEMBER River 7-27 Etowah Woodturners Show.

Reception 6-8 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St., Canton. www.cherokeearts.org.

Day. Free monthly city 8 Dumpster cleanup day with dumpsters and electronic recycling at City Hall from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Go to www.cantonga.gov for a list of acceptable items.

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15 5K

Fourth annual Born to Run , which supports Cherokee County students attending Reinhardt University, begins at 8 a.m. in Cannon Park. Registration is $30 for adults, $15 for ages 12 and younger. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. For details, visit www.Reinhardt.edu/5K or contact Dale Morrissey at DSM1@Reinhardt. edu or 770-720-5506.

Sept. 29: “Stone Cold Band” for one night only. Tickets are $12 for students and seniors, $15 for adults. Oct. 12-21: “Are We All On Board?” by Steve Miller and presented by Broadway Bound Productions, is a cruise ship comedy and world premier. For tickets and information go to www.broadwayboundproductionsinc.com or call 770-720-2698. Tickets are $15 for seniors and students, $18 for adults.

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of the DAR will be at the gazebo in Cannon Park from 11a.m. – 1 p.m. to celebrate Constitution Week by distributing copies of the Preamble to the Constitution to anyone who would like one. Idea meets 7-9 19 Ap.m.Novel at East Main Café

(inside Audio Intersection) 210 E. Main St. The theme is Southern writers with authors: Regina Bradley, “Boondock Kollage: Stories from the Hip Hop South”; Kathy Florence, “Jaybird’s Song”; Ray Atkins, “Set List”; Deborah Mantella, “My Sweet Vidalia”; Janet Chapman, “Madam May: A Tale of Madams, Morphine, Moonshine, and Murder,” and Maryann Hopper, “Don’t Let the Flies In.” The event is free and open to the public. The café has sandwiches, wraps and salads. BYOB. Door prizes.

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OCTOBER annual Smile Run 5K, 6 Third Fun Run and Tot Trot hosted

by the Christian Egner Foundation. 5:30 p.m. at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. Christian passed away in the fall 2015 from asthma-related complications. He was an energetic little boy, who loved to dance and sing, and his smile was contagious. Proceeds from the race go directly to organizations that benefit children, particularly those with special needs. www.thesmilerun.com.

Family Fun Day 20 Cherokee and Children’s Health and

Safety Expo will take place at Brown Park in downtown Canton 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. Event features games, food, safety demonstrations and entertainment.

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Lip Sync Challenge Includes the Community

Officers Michael Shaw and Erin Leonard (both kneeling), along with uniform patrol Sgt. Mary Turner have fun being rock stars for an afternoon.

This summer, police departments from all around the country posted lip sync videos on social media and challenged other departments. The Canton Police Department decided to participate after being asked by several staff members, numerous members of the community and challenges by other law enforcement organizations in the state. Once the decision was made to put a video together, the department knew it wanted to do more than have officers lip sync to a song. Because of Canton Police Department’s philosophy and culture to build trust, relationships and strong partnerships with the residents it serves, a community lip sync concert was organized. Through a short teaser video posted on Facebook, residents were encouraged to attend the July 26 event at Etowah Park. Several local gymnastic centers, a dance studio, the YMCA, local music equipment owners and music studios contacted the Police Department to express their desire to be involved in the initiative. On the day of the event, approximately 500 people showed up full of energy and with homemade signs to join the officers in a four-song medley that included: “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey, “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors, “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” from the movie “Toy Story” and the “Cupid Shuffle.” “All of our agency members were simply stunned and wowed at the amount of citizens who came to support their police department at the Etowah River Park Amphitheater,” Chief Mark J. Mitchell said. “From all of us at the Canton Police Department, we would like to thank everyone in our community who attended the concert and for their amazing dedication to this project. Support and engagement like this is why our hard working men and women have a true mindset of community, attitude of service and a heart of protection for our great citizens of Canton.” The video is available on the Canton Police Department’s Facebook page: @CantonGeorgiaPD. #LipSyncChallenge

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Canton’s New Co-working Space BY BRIAN CAIN

Where can you go to have a professional meeting in downtown Canton? The answer to that question was hard to find until The Oak House opened to the public in August. Built in the historic, century-old building bearing the name Old Ford Building, The Oak House is a private co-working space and public coffeehouse. What is a co-working space? If you are a freelancer or remote worker, you know the joy of working from home quickly fades as you stare at unwashed dishes and unfolded laundry while trying to finish up your project ahead of the looming deadline. A co-working space is a place you can go to be around other creative professionals who also are tired of working in their pajamas. Every one of our members say they are more productive when they are here. We were very intentional about creating an environment where business professionals could come and get work done without all the distractions of working from home, and get the best cup of coffee in Canton. The Global Coworking Un-conference Conference (GCUC), considered by many to be the authority on the state of the coworking industry, states there will be close to 4,000 co-working spaces in the United States by the end of 2019. Co-working memberships worldwide number in the millions — 13 million to be exact — and have been climbing every year since 2010. But, The Oak House isn’t all about the money. The Oak House is actually a ministry arm of Oak Leaf Church, which has called downtown Canton home for nearly a decade.

The Old Ford Building that houses Oak Leaf Church and the Oak House.

“We wanted to create a space that we could leverage between Sundays to fulfill our mission to prove God’s love,” said Will Goodwin, pastor of Oak Leaf Church. “We feel like this is a great opportunity for us to show that love to our community the other six days of the week.” While you won’t find any overtly Christian messages when you tour the space, you definitely can feel something is different. The word art wall in the coffeehouse is 500 square feet of positive, feel-good messaging, and the auditorium houses the Blessings Wall, where everyone is encouraged to grab a marker and write down how they have been blessed in their lives. The Oak House has been well received by the local community and already has been

The cafe’s word art wall is 500 square feet of positive, feel-good messaging. 16

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Meeting rooms are available for larger groups.

used by many organizations. With more than 3,000 square feet of meeting and event space, The Oak House has hosted events for many local groups, such as SERV International, the United Way of the Greater Atlanta Area, Goshen Valley, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Metro Atlanta Region, and Your Brand Cafe, to name a few. The Oak House is located at 151 E. Marietta St. and is open 8 a.m.5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. If you are interested in booking an event, a working membership, or a coffee-only membership, call 678-653-6625 or email brian@theoakhouse.com. Brian Cain, a Canton native, is the director of The Oak House and responsible for day-to-day operations and overall direction. brian@theoakhouse.com.

IN Town

Waleska

Falany Performing Arts Center 770-720-9167 • www.reinhardt.edu/fpac/

Sept. 7

The Drifters at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Among the first African-American vocal groups to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame along with the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Bob Dylan and the Supremes. Adults $40-$45, seniors $35-$40, children $10-15.

Sept. 23

Tribute to the King: Gospel and Hits featuring Travis LeDoyt at 3 p.m. LeDoyt captures the essence of Elvis in his prime and restricts the show to the hits and ambience of 1956-64.

Sept. 27

The University Wind Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Student musicians perform with the university’s faculty and visiting guest artists from around the region. In Flint Hall. Adults $35-$40, seniors $30-$35, children $10-$15. All tickets $12.50.

Celebrating the gazebo are, from left: council members Paul Ice, Kristi Bosch, Mary Helen Lamb and Jon Costales, Mayor Doris Jones, council member Lee Lamb, Senior Judge Kip McVay and City Attorney Dana Thompson.

City Officials Celebrate Gazebo City council members, Waleska’s mayor and other officials gathered recently to celebrate the city’s new gazebo. The new outdoor structure broadens the opportunities for folks to be married in the city; council chambers also are available for informal weddings, and an officiant is available on Thursdays by appointment. Service is available in English and Spanish. For more details, call 770-479-2912.

Waleska Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays at Heritage Fellowship, 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway.

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IN Town

Ball Ground

New Streetscapes Project City officials have gone out to bid for prices on the Valley Streetscapes Project, according to City Manager Eric Wilmarth. This project will establish a pedestrian connection from downtown to Howell Bridge East near the Ball Ground Pharmacy and Universal Alloy Plant. The area will be landscaped, equipped with pedestrian rest facilities and street lights. “We look forward to connection more neighborhoods via pedestrian facilities to our downtown,” Wilmarth said.

Calendar Sept. 8

Ball Ground Rocks the Park at 7 p.m. with music by Local Legends. This is the last concert of the season.

Historic District Historic Downtown Ball Ground was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The city currently is working on obtaining and installing historic markers on the buildings within the district that are listed as contributing structures. Here’s a sample marker on Dot’s Restaurant on Main Street, the site of the old McKinney’s store. There’s a scrapbook of photos of historic places on the city’s website, www.cityofballground.com. To contribute to the collection, email history@cityofballground.com.

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Sept. 22

Movie in the Park: will feature “Ferdinand”

at dusk.

Oct. 26

Spooktacular in the Park 4-8 p.m. with trick or

treating, games, contests and music at 8 p.m. with this year’s final Movie in the Park, showing “The Haunted Mansion.”

IN Town

Holly Springs Main Street Update BY ERIN HONEA, MAIN STREET DIRECTOR

The city of Holly Springsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Main Street program again has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center during 2017. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its coordinating program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach. During 2017, the city continued to make improvements to infrastructure in anticipation of the redevelopment of the Town Center area. Sidewalk and streetscape improvements funded by the Livable Centers Initiative and Community Development Block Grants were completed to improve pedestrian connectivity. Building rehabs gave small businesses a bump, the city welcomed more than 11,000 guests to its community events, and, in the Main Street District alone, 20 new jobs were created. The Town Center Project continues to move forward, and the Main Street Board could not be more excited with its progress. The City Council approved the Town Center Road Network Concept Plan in April. The plan calls for the construction of a roundabout east of Holly Springs Fire Station No. 8 on Hickory Road and the construction of the Palm Street Extension, just north of Walnut Street to the roundabout on Hickory Road. The concept plan also calls for the removal of the stop sign at the intersection of Palm Street and Hickory Road, and the conversion of the northern terminus of Palm Street to a right-in/right-out intersection. The engineering plans for the roadway improvements are scheduled for completion in August. In the meantime, did you know that the Holly Springs Main Street Program hosts its own young professionals meetup? HYPE (Holly Springs Young Professional Experience) meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 a.m. at The Coffee Vineyard for some laid-back networking! We are working to build personal relationships among business owners, not just business acquaintances. So, if you are young in age, young in your profession, or young at heart, join us for a cup of coffee and meet other like-minded individuals.

City Government Meetings Monthly meetings are held at the Holly Springs Public Safety Building, 3235 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs, GA 30115.

City Council Work Session: 1st Monday at 7 p.m. City Council Business Meeting: 4th Monday at 7 p.m. Downtown Development Authority: 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Main Street Board: 4th Tuesday at 6 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission: 2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. Tree Commission: 2nd Tuesday at 6 p.m. Agendas, live streaming of meetings, and minutes can be viewed at www.hollyspringsga.us/agendas. AROUND CANTON | September 2018

Celebrations!

Happy third birthday, Mason!

Happy 15th birthday, Madison!

Love, Mommy, Daddy and Abbey

We are so proud of you! Love you always, Momma, Lauren and Megan

Happy first birthday, Tyler!

Happy 10th birthday, Raileigh!!

Audrey Hopkins

Age 10 on Sept. 17 We love you and are amazed by you every day! Dad, Mom and Alex

Happy ninth birthday, Riley!

Sept. 22 We are so very proud of you! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a beautiful person inside and out. Love Mom, Dad, Caitlin, Nicholas, Buckley and Humphrey

Sept. 15 You bring us so much joy. We love you lots! Mommy, Daddy, Michael, Ryne and Caleb

Happy 10th birthday to our intelligent and beautiful dreamer. We love you so much. Love, Mom and Dad

Ephram Key

Happy birthday, Little E! You bring joy and song into our lives every day, and we love you so much! From: Mom, Dad and Zoie

ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE FREE! Celebrating September birthdays at The Lodge at BridgeMill!

Above, from left, sitting at piano: Elecia Wilson; standing, Laura Dunn and John Dicus. Top: from left, Joanne Dermody and Paul Crane. Camera shy celebrants: Ray Parker and Joe Devertrial.

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These Holly Springs Elementary Thunderbirds were ready! From left: Ryan (fifth grade), Carson (fourth), Collin (second), and Ella Grace and Chason (fourth).

Caleb Oldenkamp, kindergarten at Knox Elementary School.

Welcome Back! It was a dreary, rainy day as students headed back to class on Aug. 1, but that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dampen these smiles on the first day of school!

Allisyn was excited about her first day in first grade.

Jack Bishop Ford, first day of first grade at Sixes Elementary.

Graham Jacobson, kindergarten at Macedonia Elementary.

Sisters Hannah and Grace Menard are ready for a new year as a senior and freshman at Woodstock High School.

Sydney, Grant, Lorelei and Aubrey didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let a little rain stop them from celebrating their first day of pre-K!

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Wyatt, starting fifth grade at Cherokee Charter Academy. Delaney (fourth grade) and Dawson Howell (second grade) first day at Knox Elementary.

Lauren had a little fun at R.T. Jones Memorial Library before beginning pre-K at Hillside Preschool and Academy.

Anna Yobp begins her junior year at Sequoyah High School.

Jaedyn, freshman at Sequoyah High School.

Taylor, first grade at Indian Knoll.

Charley Crisler first day of pre-K at Timothy Lutheran Preschool.

Liberty Elementary students: Ian (kindergarten), Addison (fourth grade), Rachel (second), Finley (kindergarten), and Ryan and Justin (fourth).

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EVERYDAY

Identifying people in need in our community.

As we reflect upon the different stages of life, we can surely empathize with this month’s feature family. The primary goal of most adults in their 30s is to establish themselves on solid ground, as they begin their career and family. Many get jobs, purchase a home and reliable transportation, leaving few funds to spare. In fact, many likely will accumulate more debt than savings at this stage of life. When Everyday Angels heard the story of Justin and Rebecca Howard, we knew we had to share with our readers in hopes of helping them through this unexpected, premature season of life. On the night of May 24, Justin and wife Rebecca had put their two children to bed when Justin suddenly began experiencing numbness on the left side of his body. A massive headache followed with inability to focus. “When we arrived at the emergency room, Justin had vision and memory loss, confusion and hallucinations. After many imaging tests, blood panels and an echocardiogram, it was determined that my husband had suffered a right occipital stroke, and was immediately admitted in the hospital,” Rebecca said. Further tests revealed that his stroke was caused by patent foramen ovale (PFO), a minor malformation in the heart, where a small hole between the right and left atria fails to close naturally after birth. PFOs are not uncommon. They occur in one out of every four people, but most never know they have it. PFOs can contribute to severe migraines, and sometimes stroke. In Justin’s case, a blood clot passed through his heart to his brain. The area of the brain that was affected by the stroke controls his limbic system, which is the part of the brain that is responsible for emotions, vision and other body functions. As a result, he suffers from latent hallucinations, emotional outbursts, personality changes, partial loss of vision, memory loss and confusion. “As of May 30, he was not cleared to return to work by his neurologist until considerable improvement was shown,” Rebecca said. On July 19, Justin woke up slurring his words and had facial drooping. Another trip to the ER determined he had suffered a second stroke while sleeping. “As you can imagine, it's been horrifying. I've gotten into the habit of waking four or five times a night to check on him like a newborn,” Rebecca said. “Surgeons have now implanted a loop recorder in his chest to monitor his heart for the next three years. Medications and therapies are now a big part of our daily routine. 24

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Justin and Rebecca with their daughters.

“Prior to May 24, Justin was a healthy, hard-working 35-yearold husband, dad and sole provider for our family. We have two girls, ages 6 and 4. He has always been in perfect health. He is a non-drinker, non-drug-user and an active church member. His inability to work has quickly exhausted the small savings that we were in the process of building, and has wreaked havoc on our already humble lifestyle,” Rebecca said, as she desperately prepares to sell their home. “I am a new realtor and work on 100 percent commission, so establishing myself takes time that we do not have. As Justin recovers, he must find another source of income since he can no longer work in the construction field. Meanwhile, the costs of medication, specialists, physical and occupational therapies is overwhelming.” Everyday Angels would love to help this sweet and faithful couple through this unexpected season of life. Please consider a small contribution to support and encourage them. A little from many makes a difference! Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please visit www.everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@gmail.com for consideration and qualification.

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Green Line Brewery 192 E Main St. 770- 213-4420 www.greenlinebrews.com

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Rob’s Rescues This dog’s name is Livie. She is 8 years old and is an owner surrender. She is a spaniel mix. You would want this dog because she is friendly and active. She has been in the shelter a long time and deserves a home. This cat’s name is Ricky. He is gentle, kind and lets you pet him. He is very affectionate. His left ear is clipped, which usually means it is a feral cat that has been spayed or neutered. This cat has definitely never been feral though as he is very peaceful and calm. He would make a great house companion.

I was a special guest with the IThink Improv Troupe at the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village. I really enjoyed it and think that you should see one of their shows. My favorite part was being on stage and playing the games with them. The funniest part was when Joe and Deb explained the process of spaying and neutering starting with the letter J and using all the letters of the alphabet. Also, we collected a lot of cat food at the show that went to the Grey Project for feral cats and I sold some of my books.

Follow Rob on Facebook! @robsrescues 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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Creating a Basic Estate Plan BY JOSHUA NELSON

Most people don’t think about an estate plan in their day-today lives, and some are apprehensive to think about it at all. Different events occur that can bring estate planning, or the lack thereof, to mind. Sometimes they are happy events, like having a new child or grandchild, but often it isn’t as pleasant. Maybe someone at work has to take time off to care for an aging parent, or is carrying the extra burden of probating a loved one’s estate and fighting with siblings over assets. Often, these moments spur us to take action on our estate plan. Sometimes, people don’t know where to start; everyone’s situation is different, but a basic plan includes these things. A will. Upon your death, a will allows the legal transfer of your property through a court process called probate. Without a valid will, your assets are divvied up among your spouse and blood relatives as determined by the Georgia Legislature. With a will, you can alter this distribution and provide protection for your loved ones from creditors, divorce, or even their own mismanagement. This document also is the place you can appoint someone to oversee inheritances to minors, or those with special needs. But, a will is only effective at death, and requires the court process of probate, which can be cumbersome in Georgia, depending on the nature and extent of the assets involved.

A durable power of attorney. A durable power of attorney allows you to designate someone to act for you regarding your property and contractual dealings during your life. It provides for someone you know and trust to manage assets, even ones in your individual name, when you are unable to make the decisions yourself. An advanced directive for health care. This directive designates an agent to help make and carry out your health care decisions when you are unable to make them for yourself, rather than letting the courts or someone you don’t know make them for you. A properly funded trust agreement. A trust holds title to property during your lifetime. At your death or incapacity, your successor trustee manages the assets according to your instructions in the trust. Since the trust continues at your death, no probate process is required. In Georgia, this may save significant time and money, and provide privacy, which may be lost with probate. The trust may provide all the protections that a will could provide, including protection from the beneficiary’s divorce, creditors and mismanagement.

Joshua Nelson is an elder care law attorney with Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC, 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Bldg. 900, Suite 200, Woodstock, GA, 30189. www.NelsonElderCareLaw.com.

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Looking for a Job? PROVIDED BY CHEROKEE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Cherokee saw an overall growth of 17,448 jobs in 2017, and 2018 is expected to be no different. To provide a clearinghouse for jobs within the county, the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) recently has launched a new website for talent and career development to connect Cherokee’s innovative industries and residents in one place. The website provides an interactive job-search platform, a monthly spotlight on local businesses, and a series of resources to help Cherokee residents forget the commute and find their next career. During September, take advantage of International Update Your Résumé Month by setting aside time to update your résumé, cover letter and LinkedIn profile, so you will be prepared to click “submit” later on.

The Job Description

Often overlooked, the job description is a crucial component of every résumé. Think of it this way: The company is giving you a sneak peek into what they are looking for in their next employee. Use this knowledge as your cheat sheet as you tailor your résumé to emphasize how your experience exemplifies those characteristics and responsibilities.

Formatting

Did you know there are three different types of résumé formats? Chronological: Organize your experience, beginning with current position or most recent experience and ending with the oldest position held. Functional: This format works best for those with employment gaps; rather than organizing the information in chronological order, the résumé will be organized from most relevant experience to the least relevant. Combination: If the job requires strong experience, but is not one of your strengths, you can use this format to showcase relevant experiences in other areas, such as volunteer work. “During an interview, employers can ask you about information listed on your résumé, cover letter, and supporting documents that are submitted for a position. It is important that you are accurate and honest,” said Annette Sinclair, Chattahoochee Technical College career services coordinator. To keep your experience on track and relevant, ask yourself these questions: Does the experience highlight your qualifications for the position and feature your most

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Try These Best Practices to Refresh Your Résumé valuable contributions? If the answer is yes to both, list the experience on your résumé and then explain the significance in your cover letter.

Cover Letter

“The cover letter will introduce you as a candidate, clarify the specific position for which you are applying, enable you to highlight your strengths, and ask an employer to take action. This is the closest opportunity to a conversation, so be conversational. Do not regurgitate your résumé. Research the company and the role, so you can convince them you understand who they are and why the role is important to them. When writing your cover letter, it may be helpful to break it down into three sections. The first paragraph introduces yourself and identifies the position you are applying for, and how you will follow up. The second paragraph interprets your résumé, not repeats it, so the employer understands why you are a good fit for their company and the position. You can cite previous experience in more descriptive terms, but remain brief. How does your experience add value to the company, and how are you personally the best fit for them? The third paragraph is simply a thank you, a request for action to offer an interview, and provides details on how to contact you, said Karen Mathews, director of vocation and career services at Reinhardt University. It may be tempting to assume that, since you already updated your résumé, it’ll be ready to go by the time the annual Cherokee Career Expo rolls around next March, but it is important to update and refresh your résumé every month or so. This habit will allow you to access the best version of you at any moment – a new promotion could open at work, you may be interested in picking up a side hustle, or a colleague might nominate you for an award. It will be much easier to remember newly mastered skills and recent accomplishments by making a point to review your résumé each month rather than waiting until the very moment a copy of it is needed. Once your résumé and cover letter are bright and sparkling from your refreshing session, you are ready to create a job profile and start searching for your next career on the Cherokee Office of Economic Development’s newly launched job search board at www.cherokeega.org/careers.

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

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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1-800-715-4225 Teen Hotline

1-800-442-HOPE (4225)

WARNING SIGNS

• Talking about suicide or saying they wish they were dead.

• Talking about hopelessness and

worthlessness, or having no reason to live.

• Suddenly being happier and calmer, or impulsivity.

• Making unusual visits or calling people one cares about.

• Making arrangements, putting their affairs in order.

• Giving things away. • Looking for a way to kill themselves,

such as hoarding medicine or buying a gun.

• Feeling trapped, desperate, humiliated, or needing to escape from an intolerable situation.

• Having the feeling of being a burden to others.

• Becoming socially isolated and

withdrawn from friends, family and others.

• Showing rage, or talking about seeking

revenge for being victimized or rejected, whether or not the situations the person describes seem real.

• Mental disorders; in particular,

depression or bipolar (manicdepressive) disorder, schizophrenia, borderline or antisocial personality disorder, psychotic disorders; psychotic symptoms in the context of any disorder, anxiety disorders, and/or conduct disorder (in youth).

• Alcohol or substance abuse or dependence.

• Previous suicide attempt. • Family history of attempted or completed suicide.

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There's Help for Hurting Family Members BY CANDI HANNIGAN

Occasionally, a tragedy will occur that rocks an entire community, as happened with the death of 24-year-old Conner McKeeth this summer. Whether or not you know the family involved, it tears at your heart and leaves you with a feeling of wanting to help, but not knowing how. It also can make you take a second look at your own family, searching for warning signs or ways to help your loved ones. In the spirit of National Suicide Prevention Month (September) and in memory of Conner, our desire is to offer hope, resources and raise awareness of a problem many of us may not know exists … and help save lives in the process. Every May for the past 15 years, golfers have gathered at the Woodmont Country Club for a chance to take a day off work and enjoy a round of golf. While they are having fun, they’re also making a difference for families they don’t know, and likely never will meet. The annual Johnny Foundation golf tournament has been a labor of love for Wayne and Lisa Leathers, who began the event to pave an easier path for others who experience the same devastation as their family − suicide. On Aug. 29, 2000, Johnny Leathers ended his life. Three years later, his parents began the Johnny Foundation (www.thejohnnyfoundation.org). Using tournament proceeds, they’ve established a memorial fund at two counseling centers to help families who may not have insurance or otherwise be able to afford counseling. “I remember 18 years ago, when my son ended his life, we were in uncharted waters. I knew we needed help, but I didn’t know where to go to get it. It took five different phone calls to five offices to find a Christian counselor who could help us,” Lisa said. “Each time you call, you have to explain over again. I didn’t want other people to have to go through that.” The centers where families can receive help are nearby; just call and mention the Johnny Foundation to find how to get financial assistance for counseling.

• Paraclete Counseling – Johns Creek. 770-753-0350. www.paracletecounseling.com.

• Restoration Counseling of Atlanta – Roswell/Woodstock. 678-534-3824. www.restorationcounselingatl.com.

The golf tournament has raised $250,000 over the years; this year’s event saw a record turnout of 144 golfers and raised $28,000. Organizers place awareness signs at each hole with statistics, and memorial signs with pictures of people who ended their lives — putting a face with the numbers. On the other side of the county, The Tavern at Towne Lake in Woodstock hosted an Aug. 6 charity golf tournament to raise money for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a network of local crisis centers that offers free and confidential emotional support 24/7. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Organizer Dan O’Brien gave a personal plea to the players before hitting the links: “If you see a friend or family member in need of help, stop and talk with them, give them encouragement, stick by their side. Time is what you have, and what that person needs.” The inaugural event was a success, drawing 40 players and raising enough money to send $3,000 to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline and $1,000 to Shepherds Men, which helps veterans with PTSD and suicidal inclinations. Other organizations in or near Georgia offer resources for families affected by suicide. Lisa recommends the following nonprofits.

• Span GA. Focuses on supporting survivors, but work also includes suicide prevention, intervention and aftercare. www.span-ga.org.

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Raises money for research and has a good website with helpful resources. www.afsp.org.

• Lou Ruspi Jr. Foundation. Brings mental health education and

wellness to schools, the community and other entities through educational and interactive seminars and resources. www.lrjfoundation.com.

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rotecting Cherokee County families in their time of need … that’s the mission of Robert Tidwell and Aaron Strimban, personal injury attorneys who live, work and play in Cherokee County. Theirs is a personal commitment that rises above promises made in over-thetop commercials that may easily come to mind when thinking about personal injury lawyers. “When a person is involved in a car wreck, or gets hurt because of a dangerous property condition, there are a lot of entities that want to be involved,” Tidwell said. “The hospital will often file a lien instead of submitting your bill to your health insurance. Your health insurance may threaten to cancel your benefits. Add to that the difficulty and confusion that often comes with dealing with the at-fault party’s insurance company, and things can quickly become overwhelming.”

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While most people in Cherokee County probably haven’t gone through the legal process of handling an injury claim, it could happen to anyone. “It really does not matter what type of work you do for a living or your life experiences,” Strimban said. “Our clients include everyone from recent high school graduates to CEOs of major corporations. The one thing they all have in common is the fact that they found the process too complex to navigate alone.” The attorneys warn that every entity that wants to be involved with your claim has hired experts to make sure their interests are protected. “The hospital will hire attorneys to file the lien against your claim, and the insurance companies have well-trained adjusters and lawyers working for them,” Strimban said. The unfortunate reality is that the injured person is the one who ends up at a disadvantage if they do not have a

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Major Thoughts on Minor Settlements BY ROBERT TIDWELL

Navigating the legal process of an injury claim is complicated enough if the injured party is an adult. Unfortunately, it is significantly more complicated if the injured person is under the age of 18. An injury claim for a minor is divided into two claims: 1) The parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claim for the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medical expenses; 2) The childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claim for pain and suffering. Parents/legal guardians are required to provide medical care for their children. As such, they are responsible for the medical expenses a child incurs from injuries in a car wreck. In this scenario, things like the ambulance bill, hospital bill, X-rays, etc. would be part of the parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claim against the at-fault driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car insurer. Of the two types of claims, the parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claim for medical expenses is the most straightforward. Once the child has finished receiving treatment, parents may enforce their legal right to demand payment from the at-fault driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car insurer in an amount equal to the medical bills their child incurred as a result of the injury. The childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claim for pain and suffering is a bit more involved. The child cannot make a claim; it must be filed by the next of kin, often the mother and/or father. Additionally, the minor child cannot accept payment in any amount; someone has to receive the payment on the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf.

If the settlement is $15,000 or less for the child, the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents are allowed to receive payment on their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf without court oversight. However, when the injury is more serious, and the net recovery to the child is greater than $15,000, an application must be made to the probate court to approve the terms of the settlement. When this happens, the parent receiving the payment on the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf is subject to the probate courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oversight. The parent may have to submit an accounting of the funds to probate court at times, and also may have to ask the courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permission to spend the money for certain items. This is done to protect the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money until the child turns 18. Alternatively, probate court oversight can be avoided if the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recovery is placed in a structured settlement. Structured settlements allow the funds to grow, tax-free, until disbursements begin after the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 18th birthday. While this allows the greatest protection, the downside is that the money cannot be touched, for any reason, prior to the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 18th birthday.

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Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy BY BRITTON CRIGLER, MD, FACOG

When you leased your first apartment, you wanted everything to be right. You selected the best furniture you could afford, thought about where to place it, and bought food for the refrigerator and pantry. Everything was positioned just right for your new home. When you get pregnant, your body becomes your baby’s “apartment” for the next 280 days. Your womb (uterus) is the bedroom, the amniotic sac the bed, and the umbilical cord the fridge and pantry. Why not prepare your body to give your child the best possible first home? These are the gradual, positive lifestyle changes you can make in the months preceding pregnancy.

Diet: If you haven’t done so, incorporate more fruits, fiber and vegetables into your daily meals. Cut out excess fat, sugar and caffeine. Eliminate as many additives and preservatives as possible by avoiding foods with a long list of ingredients on the label. Exercise: Get into the habit of walking, even a block or two, regularly. It can strengthen bone, muscle and circulation, benefiting not only your own overall health but that of your future baby, as well. Lose weight: If you are overweight, slowly shedding those extra pounds and achieving your ideal weight during the months before conceiving, ensures a better chance of becoming pregnant and carrying full term. A healthier weight also will allow for an easier labor and delivery.

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An Extraordi This is the first of a three-part series written by a Woodstock Middle School student who spent his summer hiking through France and Spain.

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My Walk on the Camino de Santiago

BY BRYCE JONES

Probably every kid's favorite time of year is summer − the time when you have no school, no homework, and two months to do whatever you feel like doing. Sadly, like most things, summer comes to an inevitable end, and the school year gets back into session. When you go back to school, a popular question is, “What did you do this summer?” Normally, the answer would be as simple as, “I went to the beach,” or even, “I went to visit my grandmother.” But, for me, when I started seventh grade this fall, my answer wasn’t that simple. This summer, I was taught to cook a delicious dish called zucchini and leeks “pasta de monia” by an authentic Italian chef. I was inspired to start my own garden by the coach of a women's college soccer team. I was blessed by a priest in a 1,000-year-old church. I met people from almost anywhere in the world you can think of (seriously). I went to three different weddings and never knew any of the brides or grooms. I slept in the same room with 200 complete strangers. I walked across a bridge built in the 11th century. I ate in the same cafe Ernest Hemingway hung out in while writing “The Sun Also Rises.” I saw two full rainbows simultaneously while walking over the Pyrenees Mountains in France. I saw the remains of one of the first

Bryce and his dad walking Calle Estafeta, where the Running of the Bulls takes place.

Bryce encountered plenty of wildlife in the mountains, including this pregnant horse that decided to walk with him for a little way.

human beings who settled in Europe more than 500,000 years ago. I walked through more than 60 medieval villages, and every single one was unique. I slept in the ruins of a 900-year-old monastery. I talked with an Australian beekeeper and learned all about beekeeping and how I can start my own hive. I took Spanish lessons. I talked with a university professor and scientist for three days about groundwater and surface water interactions, along with some great ideas for my upcoming science project at school. I met a member of the Notre Dame football team who was the first walk-on player to be named captain. I walked through historic buildings that are thousands of years old. I tried different and amazing new foods. I visited three UNESCO World Heritage sites. I walked down the street famous for the Running of the Bulls. I experienced culinary art in the form of tapas in the city where they were invented. I learned to wash my clothes by hand, plus much, much more. And, I did all of this while walking 350 kilometers across northern Spain on the famous pilgrimage called the Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of Saint James, is a pilgrimage path that leads to the city Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. This is the supposed resting place of the Apostle Saint James. It is said that his bones were carried

on the Camino de Santiago path to the city of Santiago. The trail has been around for thousands of years, and many different paths have been made. But, in the past couple of decades, the Camino Frances, or the French Way, has become very popular. It goes from St. Jean Pied de Port in southern France to Santiago in Spain. It takes about 35 days to walk this entire trail, and this was the route I was on, starting in France and going as far as we could in the three weeks we had. The Camino really has no exact starting place, only an official ending that is the city of Santiago. I first learned about the Camino from my dad. He had been researching and wanting to do the Camino for years. I was a little bit unsure about going to Spain and walking 15 to 20 miles each day. But the more my dad talked about what an amazing adventure it would be, all the new and different foods we would be eating, and all the people we would meet, and the new experiences we would share, the more I wanted to go. The Camino sounded amazing, and I started to warm up to the idea of walking. In the end, we decided it was going to be a guy's trip, a father and son adventure! I went on the trip to Spain not only to try new things, meet new people, and to experience one of the most amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities ever, but to accompany my dad and have bonding time. AROUND CANTON | September 2018

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Around & About SEPTEMBER

The Georgia Trail of Tears Association will hold its next meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Spring Place Methodist Church, 731 GA-225, Chatsworth, 30705. President Tony Harris will speak about Surviving and Living in the New Land. Harrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; presentation will be the fourth in the series commemorating the 180th anniversary of the Cherokee Removal from Georgia. Meetings are free and open to the public.

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Woodstock summer concert series at the Northside Cherokee Amphitheater. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. No charge. For more details, visit www.woodstockconcertseries.com.

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Paws in the Pool noon-4:30 p.m.

Center, Cost is $10 per dog. Preregistration recommended for a time slot: small dogs noon-12:45 p.m., large dogs (35 pounds or more) 1-2 p.m., 2:15-3:15 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. Twodog limit per handler. Dogs must be spayed or neutered. www.crpa.net.

9/11 Day of Remembrance, 6 p.m. at The Park at City Center in Woodstock. Honoring service men and women weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost and those who continue to fight for our freedom. Visit the 9/11 memorial that features two subway tracks recovered from beneath the ruins of the World Trade Center.

Couture, 6-8 p.m. 12 Chalk Enjoy a night of crafting,

mocktails and snacks with your friends. $40 per person, includes all supplies. A selection of transfers and chalk colors will be provided. For ages 18 and older. Recreation Center Community Room, 7545 Main St., Building 200, Woodstock. www.crpa.net. 770-924-7768.

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13, 20, 27 Brown Bag Lunch

Concerts, noon-1 p.m. each

Thursday in September at The Park at City Center in Woodstock. Bring a chair, lunch and enjoy.

Movies in the Park. 15 Free event hosted at the

Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater at The Park at City Center. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. The movie, yet to be determined, will start about 7:50 p.m. Arrive early for kids games provided by BridgePointe Church or to find the perfect spot on the lawn. Movie snacks available for purchase. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaMoviesInThePark.com.

Sunrise Kayak, 6:30 a.m. Kayak from Knox Bridge to Fields Landing. $35 per person, $15 if you bring your own equipment. Price includes paddle, followed by light refreshments. Preregistration required. www.crpa.net. 770-924-7768. Contact Jen Fischer, jlfischer@cherokeega.com.

Off Fore VAC at 17 Tee Fairways of Canton Golf

Club, 400 Laurel Canyon Parkway. Raising money to support and provide assistance to low income seniors and elderly veterans. For registration and sponsorship info, call tournament director 770-314-8229, VAC 678-269-6677. www.birdeasepro.com/teeoffforvac. Arts and 29-30 Riverfest Crafts Festival will

be held at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $5 donation at the gate. www. serviceleague.net.

OCTOBER for a Purpose at 7 p.m. 4 Painting at 1180 Bridge Mill Ave., Canton

30114. A fundraiser for the BridgeMillSixes Service League, the artistic evening with friends costs $35 per person. Wear paint-friendly clothing. No experience necessary. BYOB or snack and a friend. Proceeds support the North Georgia Angel House. For reservations, contact Mary Wiechert at 404-4313777 or mnwiechert@gmail.com, or Susan Silverman at 770-617-5659 or lildealer2@yahoo.com.

Touch-a-Truck. Cherokee 6 Recreation & Parks Agency hosts an

annual Touch a Truck event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Cherokee County Fire and Training Facility in Holly Springs, 3985 Holly Springs Parkway. The FREE event gives kids a chance to climb aboard and get behind the wheel of their favorite vehicles, learn from the operators, and meet some of their hometown heroes. For information, contact Lindsey Collett, lcollett@cherokeega.com.

River Church Pork and Torque Car Show and BBQ is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

at River Church, 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. Cost is $5 to show (no compete) or $15 to compete, multiple classes more than 25 trophies awarded. The show is open to any car, truck or motorcycle. Event also features barbecue, hot dogs, sides, sweets and drinks available for purchase at family-friendly prices. All proceeds will go to purchase Christmas presents for foster kids in Act Together Ministries. For information, contact Zach at 770-265-6601 or zachnix74@gmail.com.

Holly Springs Autumn Fest is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Barrett Park and will feature local arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, entertainment stage and a kids zone with inflatables, rock climbing wall and double trampoline bungee. www.hollyspringsga.us.

The Black and White of Pet Eyesight BY DR. JONATHAN GILVARRY

Fall quickly is approaching, and soon we will be seeing the different colors of nature. Brightly colored leaves and festival decorations will be on display for people to see. But, what do our pets see? We were led to believe that pets only see in black and white. Is this really true? Actually, pets do not see only in black and white. This is inaccurate and has been passed down falsely from generation to generation. Petsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; eyes are much more complex than just seeing black and white. Cones in the eyes are what allow people, pets and other animals to distinguish color. By far, humans have the most number of cones. As compared with people, pets have only about 10 percent of the number of cones that people do. But, what colors do pets see? Humans have three different types of cones. They are the red, green and blue cones. They allow people to view and distinguish the different colors we see. Dogs only have two types of cones: blue and red. Dogs use one cone to see what probably looks like blue to them and the other to see what they probably see as yellow. There also is another color range

that dogs can see that appears to be white, or a shade of gray, to them. Cats have three cones like humans; however, their ability to distinguish colors like we do is very limited. Cats and dogs are able to better distinguish between two objects if they differ in color based on relative brightness and contrast. Scientists believe that animals have an amazing ability to detect between different shades of gray, which is far superior to what humans can do. This, along with other structures in the back of the eyes, allows animals to see incredibility well in periods of low light, such as during the night. But, restrictions in color vision in our pets are probably of limited consequence. The other senses, such as smell, sound, taste and touch, are utilized with sight to allow pets to live fun and functional lives.

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

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Sept. 8

DIY Simple Blankets at 1 p.m. Get ready for fall and winter by learning to create these simple blankets. Registration required. Call to sign up and learn about required materials.

Sept. 10

Mom-Dad and Me Yoga at 11 a.m. Explore and enjoy some fun yoga stretches for parents and children with Certified Personal Trainer Lisa Dudash. Registration required. Family BINGO Night at 6 p.m. Join the fun and win prizes. Refreshments provided. For all ages; children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Sept. 18

Manga Club at 5 p.m. Teens are encouraged to read and

discuss different manga series and related topics. This program will encourage reading and group discussion in a fun and innovative way. Refreshments (and manga) provided.

Sept. 26

DIY Cards and Bookmarks at 6 p.m. Learn to make

beautiful bookmarks and cards for fall and Halloween. Registration is required and opens Sept. 12.

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Sept. 7

DIY Japanese Heraldry Coasters at 4 p.m. Create a stylish felt coaster inspired by ancient Japanese heraldry. Materials provided. For ages 12 and older.

Sept. 10

VR Experience: Anne Frank House at 4 p.m. at R.T. Jones Memorial Library. Drop in for a virtual reality tour of the Anne Frank house (Rated E for everyone), where she was forced to go into hiding to escape persecution from the Nazis during World War II. For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sept. 13

Technology Fair at 4 p.m. Stop by and discover resources

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Sept. 15

Dungeons and Dragons at noon. Take a seat at the table, grab some dice, and step into the boots of a hero for our monthly Dungeons and Dragons game. Beginners welcome. All materials provided, or you may bring your own. For ages 12 and older.

Sept. 18

Crafternoon at 3:30 p.m. Drop-in and make all the crafts you’d like in an afternoon of fun creativity. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sept. 20

Special Tinkergarten Story and Activity Time at 10:30

a.m. Enjoy a fun, free Tinkergarten storytime. Sing, listen to stories, and do a simple nature project. For ages 18 months to 8 years; children must be accompanied by a participating adult. Registration is required and opens Sept. 6.

Sept. 23

D.I.G. (Drop-In Genealogy) at 2 p.m. at R.T. Jones

Memorial Library. Drop-In Genealogy group speaker will be Stefanie Joyner of the Cherokee County Historical Society. She’ll be discussing the records that a historical society keeps, and how they can help in a genealogy research project. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call Ext. 232 to add your name to the mailing list.

Sept. 24

VR Experience: White House Tour at 4 p.m. Experience a virtual reality tour of the White House (Rated E for everyone), featuring Barack and Michelle Obama. For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Canton Eclectic Readers at 6 p.m. at R.T. Jones Memorial Library. This month, the book club for unconventional readers will be reading “Bootlegger’s Daughter” by Margaret Maron. This book is set in North Carolina and introduces Deborah Knott, candidate for district judge and daughter of an infamous bootlegger. Meet in the R.T. Jones Memorial Library Georgia Room for a lively discussion. Call Ext. 228 to add your name to the mailing list.

Sept. 26

Coding Club at 5 p.m. Aspiring and experienced coders are welcome. Share your skills and ideas, or learn the basics. Bring your own gear or use one of the library’s Raspberry Pi computers. For ages 12 and older.

Sept. 29

Author Meet-and-Greet: Nicole Storey at 4 p.m. All teens are invited to participate in the third and final Library Crawl 2018 event. Nicole Storey is a local young adult urban fantasy author. She’s received the Amazon Best Selling Book award for three of her titles, as well as many other awards. For more information, contact Mary at Ext. 244.

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HELPING HANDS

The men of F3 and women from FiA joined with their kids to demonstrate the importance of physical fitness.

Way More Than a Workout invited to join, I gave it a try. It turned out to be more than a workout. I found a community of men that believed in and encouraged one another. It has made me a better man, husband and father.” On Feb. 27, 2017, F3 launched its first workout in Cherokee Harp said, “F3 changed my life. I have lost 60 pounds, gotten County, with just a few men. stronger, and just feel better overall. I now have a group of friends F3 stands for fitness, fellowship and faith, a national workout that I know would drop what they are doing in a heartbeat to help movement with roots in Charlotte, N.C. Last year, one of F3’s me out if I needed it. I have seen men in my group do it for others. I leaders, Tony Cipriani, shared with our magazine about moving now have friends to serve and laugh with — friends that I wouldn’t their unique, free workout program from Alpharetta to Cherokee trade for the world.” County. And, it doesn’t stop with the men. Tony’s wife, Megan (Chocolate One year later, Tony and friends have grown exponentially from Chip), saw a huge difference in her husband. He motivated her to one workout, meeting three days a week, to seven locations with do the same thing for the women in our a variety of options Mondays through community. So, she started a FiA (Females Saturdays. Classes include boot camps, in Action) group here in Cherokee, based limited running and mountain biking. on the same principles. Also a national Their meetings span from Highway 20 program founded in North Carolina, FiA in Canton to downtown Woodstock. It’s was launched by Amy Peacock in 2013. not just a workout movement; they also Inspired by the joy F3 brought to the join together to serve our community, men important to her, she is forever completing service projects together. grateful for the template F3 men Since they began, their mission is provided. Peacock ran with it, modifying being fulfilled with many men — that it for female success. FiA’s mission is to be is, to plant, grow and serve small men’s a community of women who make each workout groups to invigorate male other stronger in all areas of their lives. community leadership. The gatherings In Cherokee County, Megan has two include getting a nickname at the end friends who are involved with FiA and its of your first workout, as a part of the expansion: Liza Thompson (Partly Cloudy) friendship building process. and Michelle Carr (Wonder Woman). Using F3 names, here are a few words Liza said, “To me, FiA is fun, fitness and on how lives have been changed: Papa friendship. It is my encouragement, my John shared, “After many weeks of being The women end each workout session with a circle of trust. BY SUSAN BROWNING SCHULZ

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Above, members of FiA participate in a morning workout at a local high school. Part of completing your first workout is getting a nickname from the group

motivation, my accountability, and my village. We push each other to be better, to make our community better, and to help serve those around us. We have fun, build friendships, and support each other.” And, Michelle added, “FiA is a group of strong, energetic and passionate women who strive to make themselves and the world around them a little better every day.”

Both F3 and FiA groups are: • • • •

Free. Open to men and women of all ages and fitness levels. Held outdoors, rain or shine, heat or cold. Peer-led by men and women in a rotating fashion, with no training or certification necessary. • Ended with a circle of trust.

If you want to get motivated in a life-strengthening way, visit a group close to you. For men who want to find out more about F3, visit F3cherokee.com or email: info@f3cherokee.com. Women who are interested in FiA can visit www.fianation.com or email: cherokeefoxtrotao@gmail.com.

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. AROUND CANTON | September 2018

FAITH

Choosing the Path of Service BY ROSS RITTER

In times of political tension, what is a follower of Jesus to do? For decades, that question hung in the air of first century Judah. Rome still was abusing the people, the taxes were beyond burdensome, and it seemed like everyone had a different opinion about how to respond. Some decided that enough was enough. If Rome wouldn’t listen to them, they would make them listen through force. Those revolts were crushed quickly. Others, like the Sadducees, were more strategic. Instead of fighting against Rome, they colluded with the Romans, turning a blind eye to all the corruption, and even changing their own beliefs to gain Rome’s approval. They were richly rewarded, though at a terrible personal cost. And, it did nothing to stop the Roman abuses. Still others, like the Pharisees, sought a middle way. They submitted to the authorities. They paid their taxes. They obeyed the Roman laws, but they did it all through gritted teeth. It was submission that was full of resentment. For followers of Jesus today, this can seem like the only path left, to obey the laws, pay our taxes, give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, all the while nursing frustration and resentment. Fortunately, Jesus gives his people a better path. He says, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all”

(Mark 9:35). What does the follower of Jesus do in times of political turmoil? We don’t revolt. We don’t nurse resentment, or mouth off on social media. Instead, we serve. We actively seek the good of the larger society around us, and we actively seek the good of our leaders, even those who persecute us (Romans 12:14). This means we don’t just pay our taxes. We do it as service, for the benefit of others, through the schools and roads they provide. We obey the law as service to those in authority over us, and, when the police lights flash behind us, we treat them with dignity and respect, even if we disagree about the speed we were driving. This even shapes our voting. We vote, not to advance a personal agenda, but to support the candidate who best will serve the community at large. Jesus came “not to be served, but to serve, giving his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). He served us long before we deserved it. To follow him is to do likewise.

Ross Ritter has been the pastor at Cherokee Presbyterian Church since January 2013. He and his wife Margaret Anne, have three daughters, Mary Claire, Julie Anne and Lily Kate.

VARSITY FOOTBALL Sequoyah Chiefs Games start at 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2

vs Dalton vs Campbell Bye @ Creekview vs River Ridge vs South Cobb @ Sprayberry vs Harrison @ Allatoona

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Cherokee Warriors Games start at 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2

vs Kennesaw Mountain @ Cartersville Bye @ Etowah @ Roswell vs Woodstock Bye vs Walton vs Lassiter

Elm Street

Picasso and Einstein Walk into a Bar… BY CHRISTOPHER BRAZELTON

When I think about September, I get giddy. Not just about the events, but how they might impact our culture, celebrate our identity, and ultimately connect our community. Here are some upcoming events that I believe are compelling.

“Picasso at the Lapin Agile”

Steve Martin (yes, the Steve Martin) wrote a hilarious comedy play that I think makes a tremendous observation about the tension many people face − art and technology, two things always battling to be in the forefront of creativity. The premise of our witty show is that Picasso and Einstein walk into a bar. Picasso is about inventing the new, Einstein is focused on explaining that which already was. Both, so far, are failures, and both unknowingly are about to become the most pioneering figures in their industry. Our hope is that you laugh (a lot), but also find that these worlds might be one and the same. We’ll have fun engagement opportunities paired with every show (trivia night, artist displays, etc.) including a night where we will look at how art and technology are impacting small towns.

UPCOMING AT ELM STREET

SEPT 14-23

FRI/SAT AT 7:30PM | SUN AT 2:30PM

Sam Reider and the Human Hands

This is the next installment of our Lantern Series. We’ve hosted bands of similar genres for our North Georgia community, but Sam Reider is about to shake it up (in a great way). He plays an accordion … which I totally thought was lame … until I heard him. He started out playing it “traditionally” until one day he decided to travel the world. In doing so, he discovered, through different cultures, that some instruments can be played in different, fun and exciting ways from what they were originally intended. He wrote music for an album that included the violin, mandolin, accordion, acoustic bass, piano, guitar and sax: with no defined genre (so, we’ll call it the genre of fun). They are taking the old and traditional and making it new, and they are coming from New York for this special concert in Woodstock.

Art on the Green

This is our fifth year for this festival, an annual celebration of community and vibrancy. It is proudly focused on local and grassroots art. It’s a day-long festival with music, artists, food, drinks and community. If we can't celebrate who we are, I think we've missed the point, so make plans to be here and celebrate with us.

SAM REIDER & THE HUMAN HANDS Sept 15, 2018 Lantern Series Presenting Partner:

Call or visit us on the web to learn about our Christopher Brazelton, a Florida State University graduate, is the executive director of Elm Street Cultural Arts Village.

FALL CLASSES

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Above, volunteers work hard and have fun while keeping Lake Allatoona clean and beautiful for everyone. Right, BSA Scouts GLAC Trashman.

The Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup BY CHRISTOPHER PURVIS

The 33rd annual Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup (GLAC) is Oct. 6. Last year, 3,100 volunteers participated in the one day environmental event, managed by the Allatoona Lake Association. Each year, the GLAC is one the largest registered National Public Lands Day events in the country. Several tons of trash, tires and debris are collected each year with the help of hundreds of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Shoreline pickup for the 2018 GLAC begins at 9 a.m. and lasts until noon. If you find something unusual, make sure to bring it to the picnic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; every year,

prizes are awarded for the most unusual items found during the event. A volunteer appreciation picnic will follow from noon-2 p.m. at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Riverside Day Use Area. Free food, educational expos, entertainment and prizes will be offered. For anyone participating in the cleanup, camping is also available, on a first-come, first-served basis, at Old Highway 41 No. 3 Campground in Bartow County and Sweetwater Campground in Cherokee County. Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday and close at noon Sunday. You will not be able to check in early on Friday or stay later on Sunday. Only pre-registered campers

on the GLAC registration website will be allowed to camp. Go to www.greatallatoonacleanup.org to register for the Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup. If you plan on camping and attending the cleanup, make sure to register for the area you want to help clean and for the camping. Also, boat captains are being sought, if interested please register on the same site. Want to do more throughout the year? The GLAC is now a year-round endeavor with zone captains and team leaders needed to help clean up areas around the lake. A new program called the Allatoona Lake Warriors began last winter and has gradually gained steam throughout the summer. If interested in volunteering for more than one day, go to the Allatoona Lake Warriors Facebook page. For more information on the Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup, visit the Lake Allatoona Association page at www.lakealltoonaassoc.com. Christopher Purvis is the lead ranger at Lake Allatoona over Partnerships, Volunteers and Project Security. He has been a ranger on Allatoona Lake since 2005.

Each year, Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts help collect trash during the Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup. 50 AROUND CANTON | September 2018

College FOOTBALL 2018

2018

Football Schedule

Football Schedule 9/6 9/15

@ Tennessee Tech vs. Alabama State

7 pm 5 pm

9/8

vs. Georgetown College 1:30 pm

9/22

vs. Clark Atlanta

6 pm

9/15

@ Warner Univ.

1:30 pm

9/29

vs. Samford

6 pm

9/22

vs. Ave Maria Univ.

1:30 pm

10/6

vs. Presbyterian

2 pm

9/29

@ Univ. of Cumberlands

7 pm

10/13

@ Gardner-Webb

1:30 pm

10/20

bye

10/6

vs. Point Univ.

6 pm

10/27

@ Charleston Southern

6 pm

10/13

@ Bluefield College

6 pm

11/3

vs Campbell

2 pm

10/20

bye

11/10

@ Monmouth noon

10/27

vs. Univ. of Pikeville

1:30 pm

11/17

vs Jacksonville State

11/3

vs. St. Andrews Univ.

1:30 pm

11/10

@ Union College

at Suntrust Park

ksuowls.com

TBA

6 pm

reinhardteagles.com

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SCHOOL & SPORTS

Lemmo’s Language Arts

Teacher Joseph Lemmo asked his students to respond to one of two writing prompts: Coming across a locked wooden gate with a golden key, or a friend finding an old letter tucked inside a library book. Here’s what a few of his students wrote.

The Enchanted Forest I opened the door to the locked wooden gate, and it made a loud creak. Startled, I looked around expecting something to come out. After a few minutes, I looked back at the door. It was now opened all the way. I Sarrah Janad thought it was just the wind that opened it all the way, so I went inside. Though it was pitch black outside the whole area was bright; it was almost like magic. “Hiss.” I heard a noise from the shadows. Something was here, and it was out to get me. I ran toward the door and suddenly it became pitch black. With a great deal of courage, I asked, ‘’Who are you and what do you want!” A raspy voice replied, ‘’All is not always what it seems.’’ I looked around trying to find the person to the voice, but I saw no one. Turning to the door I saw a person in a black cloak. She snapped, and the door opened. ‘’Odd,’’ I said, and ran back to my house. My curiosity brought me back to the wooden door, and again, it opened with a creak. Slowly walking in and on the lookout, I was feeling good. Until I didn’t. I heard another voice, not the old raspy voice I heard last time, no, this time it was soft and angelic. ‘’Take a bite,’’ she said. ‘’Who are you?” I asked. “Take a bite,” She repeated. I turned around to see a red apple. There were no scratches not even a bruise. It was perfect. I was hungry, so I did what she asked, I took a bite. I woke up with the smell of smoke in the air. In the corner I saw a girl, around the age of 15, I reckoned. She was wearing a cloak, identical to the blackcloaked girl I saw, but her cloak was white. “You’re awake!’’ she said with delight. ‘’Where am I?’’ I asked. My head was aching, and the smell of smoke wasn’t helping. ‘’No time for questions, my dear, a great evil has come to the forest and you are the one to stop it,” she explained. ‘’Me? How?’’ I cried. ‘’You are the girl the gods have sent. You will defeat the dark witch and bring peace to the forest!’’ 54

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The Haunted Mansion One day, I came across a random door on a wall in the middle of the woods. It was creepy. It was all covered in moss and vines. Because I was young, I did not think about it, found the key, and went in! As I went in, I heard creepy laughter; it was like a creepy witchy laughter. It Tayler Sims was like, “Ahahaha.” I was kind of freaked out, but again, I was little. Right then, I saw it, a huge box of gold! It was guarded by a black cat so I knew something fishy was going on (no pun intended). I was rushing toward it when suddenly, I got pushed down! No one was there. I quickly realized that the place was haunted! I rushed for the door, but it was locked! Then I heard them speak, “Do you want to get out?” I screamed at the top of my lungs, “Yes!” They said, “Then you have to play!” “Play what?” I asked. At that moment, something happened! They came down! Two, wait no, three ghosts came down from above! They said, “Let’s play, let’s play!” Right then, I woke up and realized that it was all a nightmare! I told my family and friends, and they all said that I was crazy. Two years later, it happened to my whole family! Except, this time it was not a bad dream! It was real life!

The Secret Passage I walked through the woods alone. When I came to a stone covered wall, I thought it was time to go back. When I was beginning to turn around, I saw a golden key hanging on a vine. I grabbed it and saw a wooden gate next to it. So, I tried opening it and found out it was locked, so I used the key Kayla Murphy to open it. I gasped at the sight. It was a waterfall and I saw some deer drinking out of the river the waterfall fell into. I didn’t know whether to go home or explore the area because my mom said to be home at 5 p.m. and it was noon, but it could take a while to explore and get back. I went in because I had time. So, I hiked up the mountain alone, nervous because I wanted to get home in time. If I didn’t get home in time, I could get in big trouble, so I started running up the mountain. I started feeling nervous after that. But after I got to the top of the mountain I knew the hike was worth it. I could see everything! I could see the river and the woods I walked through! It was beautiful! I looked at my watch and it was 3 p.m.! I had two hours to get home, so I ran down the mountain as fast as I could. By the time I got down the mountain, I had 15 minutes left to get to my house and it was 20 minutes away. I locked the gate and held the key tight in my hand, so I wouldn’t lose it. I knew I had to keep it a secret, I didn’t want it to get destroyed. I was five minutes late, but my mom wasn’t that mad. I ran upstairs, into my bedroom and hid the key in my closet. I knew I had to go back tomorrow.

The Letter It had been three days since Eve Sanera, my best friend, had found the old letter in a book called “The King’s Stone” she was borrowing from the library. The letter was still hidden in my closet in an old shoe box, tucked away under a step stool, covered by some old Sunday school dresses, with the closet door shut. As I sat down on my bed, I wondered what to do with the letter. Was I supposed to know what to do with it? All it said was, “Dear reader, somewhere at Holly Springs STEM Academy is a secret passageway. I hope you find it. Yours Truly, Silvia.” My only somewhat of a clue was the small rose vine symbol at the bottom of the page. As I drifted off to sleep, I began wondering where the passageway was. The next morning when I woke up, my first thought was the letter. My next thought was “Ow!” because I had bumped my head on the bunk bed. Later, when I stepped off the school bus and through the school doors, Eve ran up to me and said, “I know where the next clue is!” “Well, where is it?” “Read the braille on room 308,” she responded. “Why room 308?” I questioned. “The teacher in there, Mr. Lemmo, has the book “Beauty and the Beast,” which has the rose symbol on it.” “Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s go!” I said excitedly. We ran down the hall, but Mrs. List stepped out and saw us running and told us to walk. But, as soon as she was out of sight, we continued running. As we came to Mr. Lemmo’s class, we peered in and saw no one. I read the braille and sighed out of disappointment, because it just said room 308. Eve pushed a button that I hadn’t noticed before. I saw a paper drop to the floor and it said, “Honeysuckle Bush.” We looked at each other in confusion, but then raced to the Kimberly courtyard. Strickland

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.

YOUR SCHOOL NEWS

Cherokee Student Responds to Car Crash A Cherokee High School healthcare science student recently put her classroom lessons to real-life use. Senior Bella McKeehan was the first to respond to a car crash near the school campus along with teacher Lori-Ann Brogdon. McKeehan, took the injured woman’s vitals and kept her calm until first-responders arrived. “I commend our student and teacher for their work,” Principal Todd Miller said. “These two represented true Warriors!”

Scholarship Provides Unique Opportunity Walker Sosebee, a Cherokee High School Class of 2018 graduate, earned his private pilot’s license through the Air Force Flight Academy Scholarship he won while in the school’s Air Force Junior ROTC program. Sosebee completed his training course funded by the Air Force scholarship at Liberty University, earning his private pilot license. He was one of 120 AFJROTC cadets around the world to receive the scholarship, valued at approximately $20,000. “There is truly no way to describe the honor one feels,” he said. “This whole program has truly been Cherokee High School JROTC instructor Lt. Col. Eddy Stanfill, left, congratulating a blessing upon my life and I cannot wait to see it Sosebee. change more lives in the future.”

Creekview FFA Earns National Award

Creekview High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter earned the 3 Star Chapter Award, the highest honor awarded to a chapter by the National FFA organization. The honor recognizes outstanding FFA chapters that improve operations by following national standards and offering educational programs to grow leaders, build communities and strengthen agriculture. The Creekview FFA, which is sponsored by teacher Pauline Benton, will be recognized at the national convention in October and by the Cherokee County School Board in September. Student leaders pictured are, from left: Elhana Kelly, Savanna Duncan, Austin Mitchell, Seth Watkins and Mackenzie Sewell. AROUND CANTON | September 2018

Senior Sense:

Take a Fall Inventory

BY DELIA HALVERSON

I’ve always belonged to several organizations or clubs, but, as I grow older, I need to take a look at what I continue with or join. My energy and health make a difference in how much I can handle. Everyone, even children, needs to take inventory from time to time. Businesses usually take inventory during January. Since organizations seem to come at us from every direction in late August or September, challenging us for our time and talents, perhaps this is the time of year for us to take inventory of our schedules. Test the usefulness of each group and plan accordingly. 1. What experiences do I want from this organization: personal enrichment, community service, learning, fun? 2. Which group offers activities I want? 3. How much time do these activities involve? 4. Am I willing to spend that time to reap the experiences? 5. Can my time be better spent? After analyzing each organization and understanding what membership means, make your decision. If you decide to join, get in there and do a bang-up job of being a good member. If any group is worth belonging to, it’s worth putting your full self into. Periodically, organizations should take inventory of their purpose and effectiveness. A group that exists only for the sake of having a meeting rarely stays alive. Simply adding numbers is no reason for

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a group to survive. Many groups outlive their purpose and either need to change their purpose, or celebrate past achievements and be put to rest. Use these suggestions to determine a group’s usefulness. 1. What was the original purpose of the organization? 2. Does this need still exist? 3. If not, what new purpose and direction can the group take? 4. What activities took place during the past year to fulfill this purpose? 5. What activities could be done this year to fulfill the old/new purpose? America is overclubbed, overorganized and overcommitted. I constantly receive calls to join this or that political organization, or a group with a purpose that doesn’t fit my inventory. Maybe it’s time we learned to do something on our own. Be yourself. Function as an individual. Once you know your direction, an organization might help you fulfill your course. If it will help, seek it out, go to them with willing hands, and dig in.

Delia writes books and leads workshops internationally. She and her husband settled in Woodstock after living in eight states. Their children and grandchildren live nearby.

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REFERENCE

COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST

Cherokee 101 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-7304 http://cherokee.netadvent.org/ Canton 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 678-880-0106 www.cantonadventist.org

AME

Allen Temple AME 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-6348 www.allentempleame.org St. Paul 390 Crisler St., Canton 770-479-9691 www.stpaulame-canton.org

BAPTIST

Canton Bible Church 94 North St., Canton CantonBibleChurch.org Carmel 2001 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock Cherokee 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-720-3399 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org Cornerstone Community 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007 Crossroads Primitive 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-710-1068 Faith Community Office: 110 Village Trail, Suite 110, Woodstock Sunday Services: 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-4428 www.fbcw.org First Baptist Canton One Mission Point 770-479-5538 www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-5349 www.fbchollysprings.com Harvest 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth www.hbcga.org Heritage Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.HeritageCanton.com Hickory Road 2416 Hickory Road, Canton GA 30115 www.hickoryroad.org Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com

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Mt. Zion 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-479-3324 www.mtzb.org New Victoria 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-8448, www.newvicbaptist.org Rising Hills Church 615 Mountain Road, Woodstock www.gorhc.org River Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton 770-485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org Shallowford Free Will 1686 Shallowford Road, Marietta 770-926-1163 www.shallowfordchurch.com South Cherokee 7504 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-0422 Sutallee 895 Knox Bridge Highway, White 770-479-0101 www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Toonigh 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon www.toonightbaptistchurch.com

CHURCH OF GOD

Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-592-2956 www.bellsferry.com Canton Church 110 Bluffs Parkway, Canton 678-285-3288 www.cantonchurch.com New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.org Toonigh 4775 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 770-926-3096 www.toonighcog.org

EPISCOPAL

Christ the Redeemer Charismatic 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 404-395-5003 www.ctrcec.com Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-7916 www.ecamarietta.org Saint Clementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org

JEWISH

Chabad Jewish Center 1480 Shiloh Road, NW, Kennesaw 770-400-9255 www.jewishwestcobb.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation 1349 Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220, Marietta 678-264-8575 www.mynertamid.org

Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 770-973-0137 www.etzchaim.net Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road, Roswell 770-642-0434 www.bethtikvah.com Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St., Roswell 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 770-973-3533 www.kolemeth.net

MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, Roswell 770-641-3000 www.bethhallel.org

LUTHERAN

Celebration of Grace 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-345-8540 www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock 770-924-7286 www.gslutheran.org Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-928-2812 www.tlcwoodstock.org

ORTHODOX

St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-485-0504 www.stelizabethga.org

PRESBYTERIAN

Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton 770-704-9564, www.cherokee-pca.org. Covenant South Annex Rec Center 7545 Main St., Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.cc-pca.org Faith 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www.faithpc.us Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton 678-493-9869, www.gracecanton.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-3558 , www.heritagepres.com Trinity 1136 Trinity Church Road, Canton www.trinity-presbyterian-church.org Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074, www.woodstockpcusa.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of LaSalette 12941 Sam Nelson Road, Canton 770-479-8923 www.lasalettecanton.com

St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-0009 www.saintmichaelcc.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road NE., Marietta 770-977-1442 www.transfiguration.com

UNITED METHODIST

Ball Ground 3045 Canton Hwy, Ball Ground 770-735-6247 www.ballground.church/ Bascomb 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-926-9755 www.bascombumc.org Big Springs 2066 Sugar Pike Road, Woodstock Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Road 770-479-2502 www.cantonfirstumc.org CITY ON A HILL 7745 Main St., Woodstock 678-445-3480 www.coahumc.org Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton 770-479-6030 www.fieldschapel.org Hickory Flat 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345-5969 www.hickoryflat.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-2883 www.hollyspringsumc.com Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 678-493-8920 www.libertyhillumc.org Little River 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-2495 www.littleriverumc.info Mt. Gilead 889 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0837 www.mtgilead-umc.org Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-516-0371

OTHERS

Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton 770-345-3030 www.actionchurch.tv Antioch Christian Church 3595 Sugar Pike Road, Canton 770-475-9628 www.antiochcanton.org Antioch Church 9876 Main St., Suite 250, Woodstock 678-494-2193 www.antiochchurch.life Awakening 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock 770-924-4150 www.awakeningwoodstock.com

Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth 770-917-4964 www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe 233 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock 770-517-2977 www.bridgepointechurch.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-529-9572, www.mormon.org Church of the Messiah 4115 Charles Cox Drive, Canton 770-479-5280 www.churchofthemessiah.net Dayspring 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 770-516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com Dwelling Place Church 110 Londonderry Court #130, Woodstock www.dwellingplacemovement.org Empowerment Tabernacle 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock 770-928-7478 www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com The Factory 9872 Main St., Woodstock 770-517-7265 www.thefactoryministries.org Faith Family 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-4560 www.ffcacworth.com Fivestones Church 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestonesga.com Fresh Springs Worship Center 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 100, Woodstock 678-557-9841 www.freshspringsworship.com Fuente de Vida (Fountain of Life) 205 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-880-3135 www.fdvida.org Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org His Hands 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 770-405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Hope Church 6576 Commerce Parkway, Woodstock www.HopeChurchAtl.com Iglesia Mana Para Siempre, Inc. Bilingual church Spanish & English 452 Milton Drive, Canton 678-880-8750 www.iglesiamanaparasiempre.com Life Bible Church 124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton www.lifebiblechurch.com Life Church 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, Suite 108, Canton 770-847-0170 www.lifechurchcanton.com Ministry House 347 Holly St., Canton 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org

Momentum 659 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-384-4919 www.MomentumChurch.tv New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, Canton 770-479-6412 www.newcovenantcanton.org New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 www.northatlantachurch.org Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0040 www.rezwoodstock.org Revolution 125 Union Hill Trail, Canton 770-345-2737 www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Woodstock 8534 Main St., Woodstock 770-769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-494-2100 www.sgcatlanta.org Thrive Chapel 11303 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-835-5795 www.thrivechapel.com Towne Lake Community 132 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock 678-445-8766 www.tlcchurch.com Unity North Atlanta 4255 Sandy Plains Road Marietta, GA 30066 678-819-9100 www.unitynorth.org Victory 4625 Highway 92, Acworth 770-794-7366 www.victoryga.com Woodstock City Church 150 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock 678-880-9092 www.woodstockcity.org Woodstock Christian 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-8238 www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-366-7515 www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8990 www.wcchurch.org AROUND CANTON | September 2018

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS #ForCanton 271 Marietta Road. Provides immediate needs of food, clothing and offer life skills classes. 770-345-3030. www.forcanton.com. Ahimsa House helps victims of domestic violence 24 hours a day who need help getting their pets to safety. 404-452-6248. www.ahimsahouse.org.

Feed My Lambs, Inc. provides free Christian preschools in the U.S. and around the world. 770-795-9348. office@feedmylambs.net. www.feedmylambs.net. Forever Fed is a mobile food ministry that addresses physical hunger and hopelessness in North Georgia by providing meals and sharing the gospel. www.foreverfed.org.

Angel House Girls Home is a residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency. 770-479-9555. www.angelhousega.com.

Funds 4 Furry Friends helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets. Gina Jeter 770-842-8893. www.funds4furryfriends.com.

Anna Crawford Children’s Center is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, and protecting and serving children and families through prevention and intervention services. 678-504-6388. www.cherokeechildadvocates.org.

Georgia Animal Project, based in Ball Ground, offers high quality, low cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats throughout North Georgia. 770-704-PAWS (7297). www.theanimalproject.org.

Bethany Place is a transitional home for single women, unwed mothers. 770-479-9462. www.bethanyplacehome.org. CASA for Children promotes the health and happiness of children impacted by abuse through programs that increase their safety and improve their educational, social and emotional functioning. 770-345-3274. www.casacherokee.org. CCHS Thrift Store accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for Cherokee County Humane Society. 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth. 770-592-8072. Cherokee Family Violence Center offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services. 770-479-1703, Spanish 770-720-7050 or 800-334-2836 option 2. www.cfvc.org. Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes challenges professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ. Bill Queen 404-441-3508. www.cherokeefca.org. Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) 770-928-5115 or admin@cchumanesociety.org. www.cchumanesociety.org. Cherokee FOCUS works to improve the lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiatives. Sonia Carruthers 770-345-5483. www.cherokeefocus.org. Cherokee County Senior Services offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens. 770-345-5312 or 770-345-5320. www.cherokeega.com/senior-services.

Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a yearly backto-school bash, giving children in need filled backpacks to free haircuts. www.giveakidachance.org. Goshen Valley Boys Ranch offers a home, care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system. 770-796-4618. www.goshenvalley.org. Green Shelters America animal rescue group. 770-712-4077 or GreenSheltersAmerica@gmail.com. Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia 770-587-9697. www.habitat-ncg.org. Healing Hands Youth Ranch offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses for hope and healing. Jennifer Simonis 770-633-4451. www.hhyr.org. HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people who struggle intensely with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness. 678-391-5950. www.hqmg.org. HOPE Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. 770-924-0864 or info@hopectr.com. www.hopectr.com. HOPE Center — Seeds Thrift Store offers men, women & children’s clothing, furniture & other homegoods. 770-517-4450. www.seedsthriftstore.com. Life Connection Ministries helps empower and provide humanitarian relief in the form of wells and greenhouses to impoverished communities. Mission trips offered. Florine Russell 678-234-1798. www.lcm-ga.com. Matthew E. Russell Foundation works to establish literacy and libraries in rural areas worldwide. Florine Russell 678-234-1798. www.mattrussell.org.

Collins Dixon Foundation: Bend Your Knees, Inc. raises awareness and helps children with pediatric brain tumors. Contact: Bob Dixon, 678-922-1560.

MUST Ministries offers groceries, hot meals, emergency shelter, supportive housing, clothing, employment services, summer lunch and more from five locations in eight counties, including the Canton office at 111 Brown Industrial Pkwy. www.mustministries.org.

Community Veterinary Care provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. 678-640-3512. www.communityveterinarycare.com.

National Alliance for Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness. www.nami.org.

Companion Animal Connection 678-493-9847. www.adoptapet.com.

Never Alone Outreach provides food and clothing assistance to Cherokee families in need. www.neveralone.org.

Everyday Angels offers financial assistance for local families in need. aaeverydayangels@gmail.com.

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Next Step Ministries offers a therapeutic day program,

Saturday respite, camps and special events for people with special needs. 770-592-1227. www.nextstepministries.net. North Georgia Pregnancy Center offers help and care to young girls and women with an unplanned pregnancy or who need counseling. 706-253-6303. www.ngapregnancy.org. Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry, which also includes the Masters Training Center to help individuals and families in crisis get back on their feet. Lynne Saunders 770-591-4730. www.papaspantry.org. Pet Buddies Food Pantry helps families in need by providing pet food, supplies, spaying and neutering, and education through community outreach programs. 678-310-9858. www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org. Safe Kids Cherokee County provides free child safety seat inspections by appointment. 770-721-7808. www.cherokeesafekidscherokeecounty.org. SERV International operates the House of Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean water program in Dominican Republic and meal distributions worldwide. Also offers mission trips. 770-516-1108. www.servone.org. The Blue Ribbon Foundation fosters a national dialog toward finding the cause, cure and prevention of ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), fibromyalgia and Lyme disease. Tom Prior 478-397-5542. www.theblueribbonfoundation.org. Volunteer Aging Council is a nonprofit that helps raise funds for the seniors of Cherokee County. A list of current needs is available. 770-310-3474. www.vac-cherokeega.org.

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AA Meetings Canton Meets: 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Monday at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road. Woodstock Meets: 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Hillside United Methodist, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway. www.aageorgia.org/14c-meetings.html. Al-Anon and AlaTeen Canton Meets: 8 pm Tuesday at St Clements Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Road. Woodstock Meets: Tuesday Al-anon and Alateen 8 pm Thursday Al-anon at Hillside United Methodist Church, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy. www.ga-al-anon.org/district-number.hp?district=17. American Heart Association - Cherokee Division 678-385-2013. American Red Cross metro chapter 770-428-2695. Caregivers Alzheimers Support Group Meets: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of Every Other Month at Benton House of Woodstock, 3385 Trickum Rd. 678-494-4500. woodstockinfo@bentonhouse.com. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Woodstock Church of the Nazarene. 770-366-7515 Meets: 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist. 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ministry House

678-459-2347 www.MinistryHouse.org Meets: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton. 678-764-8660 www.celebraterecovery.com. Cherokee County Support Group provides support for people with autoimmune conditions. Meets: 6:30 - 8 pm second Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, 1716 New Light Rd, Holly Springs. Stacie Collett 404-402-0571, jhmom88@comcast. net and Christy Stephenson 770-337-0294. christystephenson@msn.com. Cherokee County Special Olympics provides yearround sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org. Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association for pastors and ministry leaders of all Christian denominations. Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. last Wednesday at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Drive, Woodstock. www.cherokeeministers.org. Diabetes Support Group Meets: 9:30 and 11 a.m. third Tuesday at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Road, Woodstock. Linda Watson 770-793-7818 Georgia Canines for Independence. 404-824-4637 gcidogs@aol.com www.gcidogs.org. Grace Valley Ministries connects pastors by offering small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat. 727-251-7690, info@gracevalleyministries.org. www.gracevalleyministries.org. Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meets: 7:15 p.m. second Tuesdays Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta (nursery available). Jeannie 770-919-9275.

CIVIC, COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 45, Meets 7 p.m. fourth Thursday at 160 McClure St. 770-479-4405. AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone age 50+ Meets: 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays at Tuscany. Cost is $15. Rich Sanford, 770-926-1944. BridgeMill-Sixes Service League Marlyn Patouillet 770- 345-7941, www.bssl.org. Canton-Cherokee TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Meets: 8:30 a.m. first Tuesday at G.Cecil Pruitt YMCA in Canton (Hall of Fame Room). www.saltcherokee.com. Canton Lions Club 678- 224-7878. www.lionsofcanton.org. Canton Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Canton IHOP. canton_optimist@hotmail.com. www.sites.google.com/site/cantonoptimistclub/home. Canton Rotary Club Meets: Noon Tuesdays at the Cherokee Conference Center at the Bluffs, www.cantongarotary.org. Cherokee County Historical Society 770-345-3288. www.rockbarn.org. Cherokee County Service League 770-704-5991. Pilot Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6: 30 p.m. second Mondays at IHOP on Hwy 20. Lynda Goodwin, 770-393-1766 or Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com. www.pilotinternational.com.

Hearing Loss Association of America NW Metro Atlanta Chapter for people with hearing loss looking for support and resources, holds free and informative quarterly meetings at the Senior Center on Arnold Mill Road. nwmetroatlantahlaa@gmail.com.

Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at IHOP on Highway 92 770-480-4179.

La Leche League of South Cherokee Meets: 10 a.m. first Tuesday and 7 p.m. third Tuesday at Bascomb United Methodist Church. Marguerite 678-315-7686 or Megan 770-517-0191.

VFW Post 5262 Meets 7 p.m. second Thursday at 278 Moose Loop Canton off Marietta Highway 404-275-2066.

MOMS Club of Woodstock-TowneLake momsclubofwoodstocktl@gmail.com. www.sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock. MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meets: 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Mondays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-924-4777. Unlimited Possibilities, support group for stroke and brain injury survivors. Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center. Kelly 678-677-2589.

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club Meets: Noon on third Thursdays at Canton IHOP Glenda Hinton 770-345-1751. Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Canton YMCA. Steven Van Schooten 770-366-8224. www.toastmasters.org. The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meets: Various times and locations. Edeline Dryden 678-789-6158. www.xperienceconnections.com/spotlight/ woodstock/.

Service League of Cherokee County 770-704-5991. www.serviceleague.net.

Woodstock Lions Club Meets: second and fourth Tuesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Woodstocklionsclub@gmail.com or 770-906-2958.

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

Cherokee County Democrat Party Meets: 7 p.m. second Thursdays at Holly Springs Depot, 164 Hickory Road, Holly Springs. 8:30 a.m. first Saturdays at IHOP, 3010 Northside Parkway, Canton 30014. 770- 345-3489. www.cherokeedemocrats.com/d2. Cherokee County Libertarians Meets: 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday at the Cherokee County Board of Realtors Training Center, 1600 River Park Blvd., Suite 104, Woodstock 30188. www.cherokeelp.org. Cherokee County Republican Party Meets: 9 a.m. third Saturday at American Legion Post 45, 160 McClure Street, Canton. www.cherokeecounty.gop. Cherokee Republican Assembly Meets: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday at Holly Springs Train Depot 164 Hickory Road Kevin Wright 502-649-0089 or kevinwwrightenterprises@gmail.com. Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Meets: 4 p.m. third Sunday at Latimer Hall in Woodstock. Conrad Quagliaroli 770- 378-8232.

Grassroots Conservatives of Cherokee Meets: 7- 9 a.m. Fridays at the Chick-fil-A on 951 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock by the Outlet Mall. Bill Dewrell 770-294-0922. Republican Women of Cherokee County 678- 520-2236. www.rwccga.com.

RECREATION & HOBBIES Allatoona Gold Panners Periodic events and outings to pan the creeks in the Dahlonega Gold Belt along the lake. Rob Kelly rrkelly@bellsouth.net. Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meets: 10 a.m. on the second Saturday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. www.cherokeehams.com. Cherokee Community Chorale A community of singers from all walks of life who love the art of choral singing. 678-439-8625. www.cherokeechorale.org. Cherokee County Arts Center 94 North St., Canton 770-704-6244. www.CherokeeArts.org. Cherokee County Master Gardeners 770-721-7803. www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/ mastergardeners. Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org. Cherokee County Saddle Club Hosts monthly meetings and group rides. www.cherokeesaddleclub.com. Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) Roller hockey. www.cherokeehockey.org. Cherokee Music Teachers Association Linda Lokey 770-720-1701. www.cherokeemta.org. Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187. www.csaimpact.com. Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com. Christian Authors Guild Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. www.christianauthorsguild.org. Kingdom Riders A forming chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Canton. Meets: 8 a.m. fourth Saturdays at Family Tradition restaurant in Hickory Flat. All makes of motorcycles welcome. Les Marmitons is for men interested in culinary arts. www.lesmarmitons.org. Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization on Allatoona Lake at 2075 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth. 770-924-7464. www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com. Cherokee Senior Softball Association www.seniorsoftball.com. Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton. www.cherokeechapter.com. William G. Long Senior Center Offers activities for seniors at 223 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. 678-445-6518. AROUND CANTON | September 2018

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