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Contents

32 & 33 On the Cover Lake Arrowhead

September 2019

Features 12 A Unique Path

Victoria Hill’s journey to the Miss Georgia 2019 title began with an encouraging encounter after her performance in a local fundraiser.

16 A Hero’s Welcome

Holly Springs unites to make sure a local soldier knows how much he is loved and appreciated.

30 Listen Up!

Podcasts are more popular than ever, with several being created and produced in Cherokee County.

58 Say Cheese!

Showcasing those first-day-of-school smiles as we celebrate the start of the new academic year.

In Every Issue 4 Around Canton 8 Community News 14 Celebrations 20 Downtown Canton Events 26 Everyday Angels 35 Ribbon Cuttings 50 Rob’s Rescues 52 Community Calendar 54 Library Events 56 School News 62 Directory of Advertisers

Contributors 28 18 49 44 45 12 48 47 61 40 16 46 42 36 38

Don Akridge Nathan Brandon Christopher Brazelton Dr. Jonathan Gilvarry Dr. James Haley Victoria Hill Jeremy Isaacs Harry Johnston Joseph Lemmo Joshua Nelson Sarah Price Susan Schulz Elisabeth Stubbs Robert Tidwell Pacita Wilson

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Around Canton Letter From the Editor It’s fun to see how our collection of features comes together each month. A theme sort of organically emerges … September’s focus seems to be on celebrities. I have no personal experiences to share on that topic. However, I was homecoming queen at Wren High School in Piedmont, S.C., in … one year in the past. That was the year the school decided not to let the winners keep their crowns. So, as you might expect the enabling mom of a spoiled-rotten-onlychild to do, my mother went to the jewelry store in town and bought a duplicate for me to keep. That made me feel even more special. Does that count? I understand that attaining celebrity status doesn’t require landing a role in a feature film, or election to your city council. It’s far more important to make a difference where you live, stepping out of your comfort zone to bring about change where it’s needed. Hopefully, each of us has been impacted by such a celebrity. This person may not be rich and famous in the People magazine sense of the word. I like Webster’s definition: celebrity is “the state of being celebrated.” Hmmmm, that really opens up the possibilities, and affirms our decision to showcase some very special people. If they weren’t before, maybe now they are celebrities because we’re celebrating them. Humility and service are common traits of the folks you’ll meet in this issue. • Holly Springs pulled out all the stops recently to give Daniel Price a true hero’s welcome home. The story, on Page 16, of how the community rallied to support this family will inspire you. • Victoria Hill’s parking lot encounter with a few fans, who saw her perform in a fundraiser, led her to humbly approach competitions that culminated with her wearing the crown of Miss Georgia 2019. She’s using her celebrity to help foster children; meet her on Page 12. Tell us about someone you know who is making a difference in his or her world. We would love to celebrate them.

What’s Coming Work continues on the new roundabout on Hickory Road, east of Fire Station No. 8, the addition of a westbound travel lane from the roundabout to Holly Springs Parkway, a new roadway from Palm Street to Hickory Road starting at Walnut Street, and the conversion of the end of Palm Street to a right-in/right-out intersection. Construction should be complete by fall 2020.

Guthrie’s Chicken locations are under construction on Sixes Road near Ridge Road, and Highway 20 near East Cherokee. No word yet on when the restaurants will be open. A Martin’s restaurant should open in November at 3494 Marietta Highway. The restaurant, known for its biscuits, burgers and onion rings, opens only for breakfast and lunch.

What’s New New Tradition Bridal has opened next to The Corner District in Ball Ground. A pop-up shop, featuring a private collection of one-of-a-kind bridal gowns, will open once a month in the bridal studio. Appointments with a trained stylist are available. www.newtraditionbridal.com. Barrel & Vine Woodstock, a locally owned eatery and curated wine bar, opened last month at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta. Barrel & Vine will serve charcuterie boards, flatbread pizzas, shareable dips, desserts, and a full bar with indoor and outdoor seating. Sperry, the footwear brand, also plans to open a store at the outlet center this month. Sperry will open across from the Tommy Hilfiger store, and will be the only Sperry outlet within 300 miles, according to outlet officials. Cheerscape has opened at 2228 Holly Springs Parkway, Suite 100, Canton 30115. The studio focuses on the artistry of cheering through specially designed choreography for cheers and chants. No stunts, tumble or competition. For preschoolers through adults. cheerscape@gmail.com.

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

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Bloom Hair Design has moved to 3755 Marietta Highway from its 95 Palm St. location in Holly Springs. The move was necessary because of demolition in the area, preparing for the Holly Springs Town Center development.

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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 more than Canton 33 years ago when she married Dr. Homer (Nugget) Gold. After 18 years with Delta Airlines and another 12 working for the Cherokee County School District, Pat began volunteering. She volunteers on numerous boards and committees. Pat and her husband have four children and four grandchildren.

Dr. Christopher Alvey, an Owensboro, KY native, graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, and earned a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in 1988. He has owned and operated Cobb Central and Mobile Vet Services, and provided medical and surgical services as a relief veterinarian until he opened BridgeMill Animal Hospital in 2004. Dr. Alvey and wife Kathy have two children, Jake and Madison, four dogs (Bogey, Allie, Lu-Lu and LeRoy) and two cats (Cartman and Aubie). Cindy Crews is a longtime Cherokee County educator. She joined the Sixes community as assistant principal of Sixes Elementary School in 2011 and is now retired. 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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Local News Music, Archery Among New Therapeutic Programs The Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency is beginning therapeutic recreation programming this month. On Wednesdays, music therapy begins at 5 p.m. and adaptive archery at 6:30 p.m. On Thursdays, inclusive STEM Lego class is at 5:30 p.m. Water Warriors will continue on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Cherokee Aquatic Center. This program provides an opportunity for exercise and socialization in a warm water environment. For more information, contact Jen Fischer at jlfischer@cherokeega.com or 770- 924-7768.

Want to Join a Band? Southern Winds, a community band for adult musicians, ages 45 and older, of all skill levels, is seeking new members. No audition is required; bring your instrument and sit in on a rehearsal. Rehearsals are held at 2 p.m. each Thursday in Woodstock. For more details, visit www.swcb.org.

Donations came in all forms to help 40 families in 2018.

Gearing Up to Meet Holiday Needs For the fifth year, the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program will partner with American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 from Canton for the 2019 Adopt a Vet program. The multi-faceted program focuses on the elderly, disabled and financially challenged, as well as homeless veterans and those living in nursing or assisted-living homes, who may not have the resources to celebrate Christmas. “It is our goal to make sure that all of these veterans have a great Christmas this year,” said Jim Lindenmayer, Cherokee County Homeless Veterans program director. Thanks to the hard work of Betty Lewis of Post 45 Auxiliary, generous sponsors and veteran volunteers, 40 families of veterans were given presents and Christmas meals, including more than 60 children of low-income vets. More than 230 senior veterans living in nursing or assisted-living homes were helped. This year’s program will expand and begin earlier, to make sure the most veterans in need receive help. To ask for help for someone in need, or to become a volunteer, contact Lindenmayer at jlindenmayer80@gmail.com or 678-983-7590, or contact Betty Lewis at 770-318-6451.

Pie, Pie and More Pie The county’s pie champions were chosen on Aug. 10 at the Woodstock Farm Fresh Market. The competition was sponsored by the Cherokee County Farm Bureau. The countywide winners were:

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First place: Abigail Moeller, strawberry rhubarb crumble pie Second place: Heidi Pinkerton, Heidi’s Heavenly Snickers pie

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First place: Tonya Wulfers, mocha latte pie Second place: Priscilla Cody, with Rio peach mango pie Third place: Tamara Hatch, “Bee My” honey pie

Professional

First place: Sugar Pie Bakery - Maddi Goldi, Grandma Stone’s cherry pie Second place: Paula’s Zzerts, Paula Elias, chocolate truffle pecan pie The pie champs are: front row, Heidi Pinkerton. Back row, from left: Abigail Moeller, Kristi McDonough, Paula Elias, Tamara Hatch, Tonya Wulfers and Priscilla Cody. 8

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People’s Choice

First place: Kristi McDonough, peanut butter torte Second place: Paula’s Zzerts, Joseph Elias, vinegar pie

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Local News Chamber Chooses Top 10 to Watch Cherokee Chamber of Commerce recently named the Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to watch, front row, from left: Colin Ake, principal-commercialization catalyst, Georgia Tech VentureLab; Hayden Holcomb, general manager, Chick-fil-A of Hickory Flat; Dr. Daniel Tari, physical therapist/owner, Canton PT & Sports Rehab; Justin Page, director of business development, Beltmann Relocation Group. Second row, from left: Marsha Terry, assistant solicitor-general, Cherokee County; Jamie Johnston, assistant dean of students, Reinhardt University; Melissa Sneed, supervisor of special education, Cherokee County School District; Emili Roman, director, Cherokee Probation Services; Ashley Kennerly, principal, Sixes Elementary School, Cherokee County School District; Crystal Welch, budget analyst, city of Woodstock.

Military Family to Receive Free Home Operation Homefront and Meritage Homes have joined efforts to give a new, mortgage-free, energy-efficient home in Canton to a military family. Staff members and community residents gathered recently to take part in a frame-signing event, in which good wishes were written on the frame of the home. This is the 13th home Meritage has donated through Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit that serves America’s military families. The 1,933-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch home will be handicap-accessible, include a two-car garage, private study/flex room, and a covered outdoor living area. The recipients will be announced the week of Sept. 11, and the keys will be given to the family some time during The custom during a frame-signing event is to write Veterans Day week. good wishes on the boards that frame the home. 10

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MUST Lunches Served Thousands MUST Ministries distributed 76,608 lunches to Cherokee County children during the 24th annual Summer Lunch Program. Host sites for this year’s program were Hillside United Methodist Church, Canton First United Methodist Church, Heritage Fellowship and New Life Church. “It’s a miracle, really,” President and CEO Rev. Dr. Ike Reighard said. “With the money given, supplies donated and valiant volunteers preparing and distributing lunches, we were able to complete the program this year and plan new ways to accomplish this again next summer.” The health department made changes in the way sandwiches are prepared so volunteers were creative in finding certified kitchens to use and many sandwiches were purchased with donations from the community. “The outpouring of love and concern for our youngest at-risk clients has been overwhelming,” Reighard said Even with new legislation being introduced in Georgia to help charities be able to provide food to those in need, the MUST team is not sure their original model used for 23 years will be fully restored. “We’ll have to wait and see what the legislation will allow. We are encouraged by how many legislators and state leaders have called to offer help and support for what we are trying to accomplish.” In the meantime, the children served this summer are back in school, where they qualify for free and reduced lunch. MUST is asking donors to keep bringing food for the MUST Neighborhood Pantry program in the public schools. “We have 33 school food pantries in Cobb and Cherokee schools and these same children we feed through Summer Lunch come to our pantries with their families to receive groceries. We need cereal, canned chicken, chili, beef stew and jelly most,” Reighard said.

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Canton native Victoria Hill was crowned Miss Georgia 2019. It was the competition’s 75th anniversary.

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‘Flip the Script’ on Foster Care BY VICTORIA HILL

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t all began in a parking lot. A little more than a year and a half ago, I competed in Georgia Has Talent, a fundraiser for cancer research, at Cherokee High School. As I was leaving, three women approached me and said that I should consider competing in the Miss Cobb County competition, which is a preliminary for Miss Georgia in the Miss America Scholarship Organization. I smiled politely and thanked them for their kindness. Once in the car with my mother, I laughed out loud and said, “Absolutely not!” It was something I never really thought I wanted to do, so I went on with my life.

About a month later, I received a message from someone on the Miss Cobb County board letting me know that the talent winner would receive $400 in scholarships. I thought it would be foolish not to sing for 90 seconds and at least try to win the $400 talent scholarship. I am studying vocal performance at Reinhardt University with a desire to become a professional opera singer, so I hoped I would have a shot at the award. I signed up and prepared as best as I knew how for all areas of competition, including donning the first two-piece swimsuit I had ever worn. I knew that the Miss America organization values community service, so I looked forward to the interview process because community service has always been an integral part of my life.

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me to compete once more for the title of Miss Georgia. At the state competition in June, I was thrilled to win the overall interview, talent and onstage question awards, the Miss America Community Service Award, and the title of Miss Georgia 2019, and an additional $19,000 in scholarships. What an incredible blessing this organization has been in my life. The title of Miss Georgia allows me to compete for Miss America 2020, which will be televised live on NBC from Connecticut on Dec. 19. I am honored to have this job, and I desire to do my best, and give all I have to my hometown of Canton and to my state. So much has been given to me, and I completely understand that I am a product of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work in my life, and of the people who have so greatly invested in me.

More important to me than the scholarships and the accolades is the ability to spend a year working on behalf of children in foster care. I am taking this year off from school to focus on my role as Miss Georgia and my commitment to Flip the Script on foster care. My goals are: 1. Raise awareness of the needs in the foster care system; 2. Engage businesses and organizations to help meet the needs in the foster care system; 3. Encourage mentorship for youth who are aging out of foster care. Many local businesses and individuals have discovered the roles they can play in the foster care system. My question for you is this: What role will you play? To book Miss Georgia for an appearance, email missgaappearances@gmail.com.

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The evening arrived for the Miss Cobb County competition, and, amazingly, I won the talent award, Miss Congeniality, and the title of Miss Cobb County 2018, along with $10,700! To say I was in shock is an understatement. They placed the crown on my head, and I walked off the stage. I had no idea what I was doing. The next summer, I competed for Miss Georgia as Miss Cobb County and won the swimsuit and talent preliminaries, the overall talent award, and third runner-up to Miss Georgia 2018, receiving an additional $8,500 in scholarship money. Last September, I decided to compete for the title of Miss Capital City, another Miss Georgia preliminary competition. Thankfully, I won this scholarship competition, which allowed

Hill works with organizations like Goshen Valley and the North Georgia Angel House to increase awareness about the needs in foster care.

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Celebrations!

Mason

Allyson García

Sept. 11 Happy 4th birthday to our sweet Mason! We hope you have an amazing birthday!

Happy 59th birthday Rich!

Sept. 15 You’re that much closer to being 60. Thanks for being the best husband, dad and PaPa! Love, Jenny, Rachael, Victoria, Jacob, Brantley, Charlotte and CoCo.

Age 5 on Aug. 11. Happy birthday, Mermaid! We love you!

Ryleigh

Sept. 19 Happy first birthday, Unicorn! You have truly brightened our lives with your laughter and dancing. We love you. Hurt Party of 6.

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Age 4 on Aug. 16. Happy Birthday! We love you!

Sept. 1 Happy 10th birthday to our beautiful twin daughters! We love you so much and are so proud of you! Love, Mommy, Daddy and Bubba.

Happy 10th birthday! Thank you for all the love and happiness you give. With grateful hearts, Pa, Nana and Allison.

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Happy 10th birthday, Kaya! Double digits! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Luke and Scout.

Jacob/Daddy

Sept. 7 Happy Birthday! Thank you for working hard and being the best husband and dad. Love Victoria, Brantley and Charlotte.

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Welcome Home! Holly Springs pulls out all the stops for returning soldier.

BY SARAH PRICE

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he same week my husband, Daniel Price, found out about his deployment to Afghanistan was the same week we found out we were pregnant with twins. The emotions that overwhelmed us were immense. How would we explain to our, at the time, 3-year-old daughter? In October 2018, Daniel left home to start his pre-mobilization training. By Thanksgiving, he was gone full-time. He received a week-long pass during Christmas, and then he was gone for good. By this point, our twins were 5 months old, but since they were born two months premature, their development was that of 3-month-olds — nearly newborns. Daniel’s camp, which became his home for almost seven months, was located in Kandahar, Afghanistan. His primary job was to provide infantry uplift for special forces soldiers. His role and the missions were exhausting and perilous. Whenever he was able, he would video chat after missions; he was usually exhausted and bruised. When I received word Daniel was coming home, I couldn’t hold in my excitement. I posted in our neighborhood Facebook group asking if anyone would be interested in welcoming him home by placing flags by their mailboxes. Plenty of neighbors said yes. One neighbor, who lives a street down from us, generously bought 150 flags. The response was incredible. One neighbor in particular, though, really went above and beyond. Angela Argano had never met us, or knew anything about us, but wanted to do something special for our family. After pulling many strings, contacting different organizations, including the mayor of Holly Springs, an amazing homecoming was put together for Daniel. Angela posted the homecoming on countless Facebook groups and pulled together four neighborhoods on Sixes Road to welcome my husband home. A Facebook group was created to keep neighbors updated, and the updates also were posted to different social media platforms and apps. The response was breathtaking. On the twins’ first birthday, July 25, I picked up Daniel at Fort Stewart to take him home. The time had been pushed back a few times, and Angela and I had been texting furiously to coordinate. She kept the Holly Springs community updated. Meanwhile, my husband was completely clueless about what was happening,

Friends, family, neighbors and members of local law enforcement were waiting to welcome Daniel Price home.

questioning why I was on my phone. At 10 p.m., when we reached Bells Ferry Road, a police escort was waiting. Five police cars escorted us all the way home. Fire trucks lined the interstate bridges from Highway 92 to the Sixes Road. Once we turned on Sixes Road, the tears really started to roll. Neighbors lined the street cheering and holding signs. Jeeps covered the roads decorated with American flags. When we turned on Marble Quarry, a fire truck displayed another American flag at Fivestones Church, as more residents filled the street. When we turned into our subdivision, he was welcomed by handmade signs, cheering neighbors and support. Our house was decorated with American flags and a beautiful welcome home sign by Shannon Heublein of Card My Yard. Our 4-year-old daughter, Scarlett, screamed with surprised delight as she was reunited with her father. It finally felt like home was home again. Hundreds of neighbors banded together to welcome home a true hometown hero. We are overwhelmingly grateful and appreciative of every single person who welcomed him

home. We realize we live in an amazing, supportive community, and watching everyone get together was truly inspiring and a beautiful sight. Special thank you to Fivestones Church for allowing people to park there and stand by that roadway. Thank you to the Holly Springs Police Department, the Canton Police Department, and the Cherokee County Fire Department for such an

amazing entrance. Thank you to the Mayor of Holly Springs, Steven Miller, and Keith Minick for helping with the connections. Thank you especially to my new dear friend Angela Argano for getting the ball rolling and helping make this homecoming as beautiful and grand as it was. Lastly, thank you Holly Springs. Our hearts are so full by what you did for our family. This will forever be a beautiful memory that we will never forget.

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Affordable Housing Option Includes Seniors rehabilitation of all three properties. Through meetings with developers, a multitude of possible ideas have Canton Housing Authority is an independent been given for the modification, rehabilitation or total organization providing safe, affordable housing to the redevelopment of all three properties. most vulnerable members of the Canton community and With a high percentage of seniors in Cherokee County all of Cherokee County. Those eligible include low-income on a fixed income, there are discussions regarding the families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. The additional development of senior communities on the Housing Authority is a federally funded undeveloped acreage owned by CHA. program that operates separately from the In the past 18 months, the CHA board City of Canton governmental body. ... CHA hopes and staff have made monumental strides In 1961, Canton Housing Authority in successfully overcoming the troubled to change the (CHA) purchased properties for the HUD designation. As the chairman of face of affordable the board for CHA, I believe our future Jefferson Circle and Shipp Street housing developments. The housing community on success depends on our devotion to the housing in Jefferson Circle has 31 units, which consist where we live, work and Cherokee County. community of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms. An additional play. CHA is dedicated to maintaining 39 units were built on the Shipp Street the health of our community by building location. This property also consists of strong public and private partnerships, 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom townhouse-style units. In 1981, as maintaining a high standard of quality, and helping as the need for affordable housing grew, CHA constructed many low-income families move toward economic selfthe development on Oakside Drive. An additional 75 units sufficiency as possible. consisting of 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms were added, bringing Together with residents, staff, government, the total of the Canton Housing Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s units to 145. local businesses, partners, developers and other Through much planning and cooperation with stakeholders, we have made it our mission and other local agencies, CHA hopes to change the face commitment to serve the community through providing of affordable housing in Cherokee County. As Canton additional affordable housing opportunities. evolves, CHA is dedicated to following suit. CHA continues to be led by an executive director and governed by a fivemember board of commissioners adhering to local law and all federal HUD regulations. CHA currently is in the planning stages to raise the Nathan has been a resident of Cherokee County since 1982. He retired from Cherokee County Senior Services, quality of affordable housing to the progressive standard and remains involved in community organizations that of the surrounding area. The CHA board and staff have focus on senior adults. begun serious discussions regarding the much needed BY NATHAN BRANDON

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7 event is hosted by Revival South, and includes food trucks, retail vendors, Canton Cookout takes place at Boling Park, beginning at noon. The free

grilling demonstrations, cornhole tournaments, pick-up games of volleyball and kickball, live music and beer. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit One Need. Details at Revival South on Facebook. A Canton 9/11 Heroes Run 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, hosted by The Travis Manion Foundation, is planned for 8 a.m. at Etowah River Park. The race’s purpose is to unite the community to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, as well as to honor vets, military members and first responders. For more details, contact Tim Carr at 805-231-9003, email canton@911heroesrun.org, or visit 911heroesrun.org/canton.

9/11 Patriot Day ceremonies will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Cherokee 11 County Public Safety Memorial, across from the courthouse in downtown

Canton. Speakers will include Cherokee’s Board of Commissioners Chairman Harry Johnston, Canton City Manager Billy Peppers, Sheriff Frank Reynolds, and Georgia Bureau of Investigations Director Vic Reynolds. The ceremony will also include a musical tribute, bagpipes, and a 21-gun salute.

HISTORIC THEATRE Sept. 14 Comedian Henry Cho, presented

by Comedy by JR, with shows at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Ticketing information at www.comedybyjr.tix.com.

Sept. 23-26 A Disney movie marathon is

set for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily at the Canton Theatre. Day-of-show tickets are $3, and go on sale an hour prior to showtime. Concessions available. A “royal guest” will make an appearance each day.

Sept. 23, “Moana” Sept. 24, “Beauty and the Beast” Sept. 25, “Aladdin” live action Sept. 25, “The Little Mermaid” Presented by Canton Main Street. Call the box office at 770-704-0755 with questions.

Your SuperPower 5K/10K begins at 8 a.m. at Etowah River Park 21 inExpress Canton. Activities for all ages at the event, designed to raise awareness of breastfeeding and the health of babies and children. Dress as your favorite superhero for a chance to win a prize. www.expressyoursuperpower5k.com.

The Cherokee Arts Center is hosting an evening of classical music performed by members of the Georgia Musicale Group, known as GMG, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10; children age 10 and under are admitted free. The concert, a fundraiser for the arts center, will include piano, vocal, and clarinet pieces and assorted duets composed by Chopin, Beethoven, Debussy, Ravel, Brahms and several other composers from the 19th and 20th centuries. To purchase tickets, visit cherokeearts.tix.com.

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The 35th annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival, presented by the Service League of Cherokee County, will be open 10 a.m.6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. The juried show features more than 200 arts and crafts exhibitors, entertainers, children’s activities and concessions. Admission for adults and children 11 and older is a $5 donation. www.serviceleague.net.

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Fourth annual Smile Run 5K, Fun Run and Tot Trot, hosted by the

Christian Egner Foundation. 5 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.

Georgia Zombie Fest 5K Walk, Run, Creep or Crawl and 1-Mile Fun 12 Run for all ages begins with registration at 5:30 p.m., 1-miler at 6:30 p.m.

and 5K at 7 p.m. at Etowah River Park. A virtual 5K is available for those who can’t attend the event. More details at www.georgiazombiefest.com. 20

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FARMERS MARKET Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 12 in Cannon Park. All produce is Georgia-grown and mostly organic. On Facebook at Canton GA Farmers Market.

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

Sept. 6: Departure Oct. 4: Rumours

DUMPSTER DAYS Free monthly city cleanup day with dumpsters and electronic recycling at City Hall from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Go to www.cantonga.gov for a list of included acceptable items.

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Trail Tips

A focus on safety and etiquette makes the Etowah River Trail fun for everyone.

• Pedestrians have the right of way.

Faster moving trail users, such as bicyclists, rollerbladers, and skateboarders should yield to walkers and joggers. When the trail is busy, ride single file.

• Communicate before passing.

Give a clear warning signal before passing. Signal may be produced by voice, bell or horn. A bicyclist should politely yell, “On your left” before passing to alert those in front of them. Be aware that other people may want to pass you.

• Maintain a safe speed.

Please slow down when rounding curves, passing other trail users, traveling downhill, where the trail narrows, approaching intersections or when conditions dictate. Bicyclists will typically be the fastest traffic on a trail. If your speed endangers other trail users, check for alternative routes or consider riding on the road. Selecting the appropriate location for your ride is safer and more enjoyable for all concerned.

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s we start to experience cooler weather (hopefully!), many of us will head outdoors for walking, running or river activities. Adam Dodson, Canton’s parks and recreation manager, brings us up to date on the latest developments along the Etowah River, and gives us some guidelines for enjoying the trails. A new canoe/kayak launch will be added to Heritage Park this fall, and will be connected to the park’s new parking lot. Signage will be added to Etowah River Park to show the routes for walkers and bikers. As always if there’s an emergency, call 911. Report non-emergency concerns to Canton’s parks and recreation department at 770-720-7674.

• Keep pets on short leashes and remove pet waste.

Dogs are welcome on the trail, but please keep them on a short leash in order to keep the trail safe for all users. Additionally, please pick up after your pet. Bags are provided along the trail for waste removal, please deposit bags in trash receptacles.

• Avoid standing still on the trail.

It prevents blocking other users and avoids collisions.

• Watch your children.

Discourage them from getting in the path of fastermoving traffic, especially cyclists who may have difficulty stopping.

• Wear a helmet.

It’s always smart to wear them, especially children, when on any public road, lane or trail.

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EVERYDAY Blessed are those who can give without remembering and receive without forgetting. - Elizabeth Bibesco

From left: Ashley Walker, Marsha Bridgette, Natalie Wilson, Alessandra Elliott, Dianne Bagwell, Jason Wilson, Karen Flaig from Everyday Angels, Ursula Butler, Hope Armistead, Stephanie Thompson and Mary Beth Chickering.

eptember marks the 19th anniversary of Everyday Angels! As we reflect upon 19 years of serving Cherokee County, we’d like to share some of our history and how Everyday Angels has evolved as one of your community’s locally supported and trusted nonprofits. In 2000, Everyday Angels was founded and run by local volunteers. We began by featuring stories within the monthly TowneLaker publications, and today we cover more of the county by exposure in Around Canton and Around Woodstock magazines as well. Throughout the years, we have shared many life-changing stories as we inform, inspire and move our community into action that results in financial relief, encouragement and hope for those hurting and in need. Everyday Angels has no overhead expenses or salaries to pay, which gives readers assurance that 100% of their tax-deductible donations will go to the cause they wish to support. Each contributor receives a receipt and breakdown of their donations at the end of each year. We are grateful to our loyal contributors who give as the needs arise. We take very seriously the responsibility of making sure their hardearned dollars are distributed wisely.

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We would like to express our thanks to friend and local realtor, Ursula Butler, who reached out to Everyday Angels last February because she wanted to support our ministry and the needs in our community. The idea was for her realty team, headed by partner Jason Wilson, to begin a 90-day initiative from March to May, during which her agents would donate a portion from their commission from each closing to help people in need. This three-month initiative ended with an ice cream social and check presentation of $13,000 to Everyday Angels. This generous donation was possible thanks to her selfless agents and her partners at Supreme Lending, and Thomas and Brown Law.

In addition to the monthly stories you read, EA works behind the scenes helping families living in extended stay hotels, reconnecting utilities, and assisting with food and gas needs. We are grateful to work closely with school counselors who help us discern the needs of students and families in the county. Everyday Angels has been deeply blessed to serve as a bridge between our community’s broken lives and generous compassionate hearts. You bless and inspire us every day. We are also grateful to have the medium to share stories that ignite compassion and provide perspective to our readers. Thank you, readers, for sharing, caring and trusting us to make a positive difference in your community.

Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. To make a tax deductible donation, visit www.everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. If you know of a special need in your community, e-mail aaeverydayangels@gmail.com

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Actor Lee Marvin once said, “As soon as people see my face on a movie screen, they [know] two things: First, I’m not going to get the girl, and second, I’ll get a cheap funeral before the picture is over.”1 Most people don’t spend too much time thinking about their own funeral, and, yet, many of us have a vision about our memorial service or the handling of our remains. Express your wishes. A letter of instruction can help you accomplish that goal. A letter of instruction is not a legal document; it’s a letter written by you that provides additional, more personal information regarding your estate. It can be addressed to whomever you choose, but, typically, letters of instruction are directed to the executor, family members or beneficiaries.

Make a Cheat Sheet. Think of a letter of instruction as a cheat sheet to your estate. Here are a few ideas and concepts that may be included: • The location of important legal documents, such as your will, insurance policies, titles to automobiles, deeds to property, etc. • A list of financial assets, including savings and checking accounts, stocks, bonds, and retirement accounts. Be sure to include account numbers, PINs and passwords where applicable. • A list of pensions or profit-sharing plans, including the location of their explanatory booklets. • The location of your latest tax return and Social Security statements. • The location of any safe deposit boxes and their keys. • Information on your social media accounts and how they can be accessed.

You may wish to specify which hymns or speakers you would like included in your memorial service. Although a letter of instruction is not legally binding, your heirs probably will be glad to know how you would like to be remembered. It also may be helpful to leave a list of contact information for people who should be notified in the event of your death. There is no best way to write a letter of instruction. It can be written in your style and reflect your personality, or it can be written to simply convey information. You should decide what type of letter best fits your estate strategy. Securities offered through registered representatives of Cambridge Investment Research Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc., a registered investment adviser. Cambridge is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of Peter Montoya Inc. or MarketingPro Inc. This material was prepared by MarketingPro Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. This information has been derived from sources believed to be accurate. Please note:- Investing involves risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. This information should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalty. This is neither a solicitation nor a recommendation to purchase or sell any investment or insurance product or service, and should not be relied upon as such. All indices are unmanaged and are not illustrative of any particular investment. Citation: 1 - brainyquote.com/quotes/lee_marvin_319132 [5/7/19]

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Do You Hear What I Hear? We explore why podcasts are popular, offer a local playlist. Any discussion of podcasts would be incomplete without acknowledging “Serial,” which wasn’t the first podcast but, perhaps, is the most well-known. An investigative journalism podcast that follows one true story over the course of a season, its first two seasons have been downloaded more than 250 million times (variety.com) with season three recording 2.8 million downloads on the first day (fortune.com). Based on the popularity of podcasts and society’s appetite for content, we decided to explore our local podcast scene. We’ve gathered some podcasts hosted and/or produced by members of our community, and we asked around for listening recommendations. Let us know if you have others to add to the list. We’d love to know what you’re listening to.

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Steps to Starting a Podcast Decide what your show is about; the more specific,

the better. You’ll have an easier time finding your audience with a show that fills a niche.

Establish your podcast’s identity. Your show’s name

and cover art should be original and eye-catching. A potential listener needs to be able to tell what to expect from your show just by glancing at the name and description.

Pick a podcast hosting service. Podbean, Libsyn and

Blubrry are three easy-to-use and affordable options. Using a dedicated podcast hosting site (rather than uploading to somewhere like SoundCloud) makes it easier to get your show on all the major podcast apps.

Get a microphone and recording software. Audacity is a free, user-friendly recording and editing software that’s perfect for first-time podcasters. You don’t have to spend a fortune on an expensive microphone. As long as you can find a quiet place, without a lot of echo, to record, you can make an inexpensive microphone sound like a pro.

Share and be consistent. Once you’ve recorded and edited your first episode, it’s time to share it with the world. Post a link to your podcast on social media. Maintain a regular uploading schedule, and make your show as easy as possible to find online, and you’ll soon build a listener base. - Garrett Loudin

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Listening Rec Dan Thrailkill

Dan, a member of Around Woodstock’s community board, is co-host of “Nick & Dan Predict the Future.” He serves on several local civic and private boards, and is active in YPOW. He is co-founder of Front Porch Advisors. "For me, podcasts are the most reliable, factual and entertaining source for current information. I love listening to music, but when I want to be more productive with my time and/or become more informed, I listen to a podcast, or 20. Podcasts also offer a way to gather unbiased, uncensored and less 'fake news' information versus traditional mega-conglomerate media channels."

What Dan listens to:

“The Joe Rogan Experience” “The Peak Prosperity podcast called Featured Voices” “The Peter Schiff Show Podcast”

Jennifer Dunn

Jennifer is a writer and digital content marketer and the founder of Customer Story Studio and Social Street Media. She serves as president of the board of the Cherokee Family Violence Center and hosts “Genealogy Technology” on YouTube. “I love podcasts because I can listen to them while doing other things like driving, cleaning or cooking. They're also highly democratic, and allow anyone to access various opinions and levels of expertise in almost real time.”

What Jennifer listens to: “Stuff You Should Know” “The Fall Line” “Atlanta Film Chat”

Jesse Landers

Jesse has lived in the Canton area about 34 years. He is a singer-songwriter, and plays in a band called Yes M.A.M. His podcast, “The Georgia Songbirds,” is aimed at other local artists, songwriters and musicians.

“I started ‘The Georgia Songbirds’ to help other artists, songwriters and musicians tell their stories with words as well as music. We talk about their influences, struggles, life, and play a few songs live. Songwriters, artists, musicians in general sometimes have a hard time expressing themselves through anything but music, so to see them open up and tell me their life stories is inspiring. Occasionally, I may have to drag it out of them, but, as Conway Twitty said, ‘That's my job’.”

What Jesse listens to:

“Grilling JR” "The Music Biz Weekly" "NSAI Coffee Break"

commendations Garrett Loudin

Garrett is a Woodstock native and broadcast professional at Cumulus Media. He has been involved in the development and production of several Atlanta-based podcasts. “Podcasts are the future of radio. Turn on any radio station and you’ll hear ads for podcasts produced by the station’s parent company. You can listen to popular morning radio shows, from around the country, anytime, anywhere, pause it, rewind, fast forward — basically, you can listen on your terms, at your convenience."

What Garrett listens to:

“My Brother, My Brother and Me” “Doughboys” “Punch Up the Jam”

Michelle McCulloch

Michelle is the art director for Aroundabout Local Media. With a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design from Rochester Institute of Technology, she enjoys the creative side of life in business and in her free time. “Podcasts have been a way of expanding my knowledge of the latest trends in my field. The long-form conversations let the interview get really in-depth. It keeps me company while working remotely, and the variety is endless.”

What Michelle listens to:

“Happier With Gretchen Rubin” “The Tim Ferriss Show” “Design Matters With Debbie Millman”

Emmie Amick

Emmie is a 2019 Etowah High School graduate. She plans to spend the next nine months doing mission work in Italy with Global X. She started “You Belong Podcast” as a way to talk about subjects that interest her, and to share her beliefs. "Podcasts are one of the most popular pastimes in today’s generation. They keep you engaged on long car rides, and help you when you want to learn something new. I think of podcasts like reading, an easy way to escape the real world. There are many different genres: educational, comedy, religious, sports, news, politics − you choose. I started my podcast to encourage people to live and walk like Jesus did. For me, it is hard to navigate a society that is always shining a light on the negative.”

What Emmie listens to: “The Road Back to You” “Battle Ready Podcast” “That Sounds Fun”

Local Podcasts “Cancer Secrets”

Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Stegall, produced by Jonathan Chambers

An integrative oncologist seeks to change the cancer paradigm through education and support, while discussing the best of modern medicine with alternative therapies.

“Higher Purpose Podcast” Hosted by Kevin Monroe

Encourages and inspires people to flourish in faith, business and life.

“Genealogy Technology” Hosted by Jennifer Dunn

A YouTube podcast geared toward helping families and genealogists search for family history in the 21st century.

“The Georgia Songbirds” Hosted by Jesse Landers

A podcast aimed at local artists and songwriters, giving them a place to share music, stories and experiences, as they chase their dream.

“The Mockingbird” Hosted by Greg Shaddix

A weekly conversation-style podcast where Shaddix talks to people he finds interesting. Highlights include the local music scene, performers, the arts and everyday life.

“Nick & Dan Predict the Future” Hosted by Nick Cianciolo and Dan Thrailkill

This podcast is for freethinkers inquisitive about “what happens next ...” Common subjects are the economy, energy, the environment, social and moral issues, free speech, the intellectual dark web, other topics relevant to Nick and Dan, and those submitted by contributors.

“You Belong Podcast” Hosted by Emmie Amick

A podcast to encourage people and let them know they are loved. Topics include: singleness, how to break free of comparison, and living a fearless life. The target audience is young adults and teenagers who need some advice or encouragement. Emmie will take a hiatus from posting podcasts while doing mission work in Europe, but plans to continue when she returns. AROUND CANTON | September 2019

Hard to Believe, But Resort-Style Living Keeps Getting Better

ust as the opportunities for living at Lake Arrowhead are growing, so are the amenities that are available to the residents of this resort-style community. With a 540-acre, crystalclear lake and 21 miles of shoreline at its core, the improvements will increase the appeal of the active yet peaceful and charming resort, conveniently located just a few miles north of Canton and less than an hour’s drive to Atlanta.

Recreation and Fun Residents will be able to enjoy many new indoor and outdoor amenities, currently under construction. • The Marina Pavilion will showcase a two-story floating pavilion, connected to the marina with a walkway. The site will be available for all residents and will host seasonal lakeside events. • A sports court in the iconic Red Cloud Park will accommodate a variety of sports, including basketball. • A tennis backboard at Red Cloud Park will give residents a chance to practice their game without a workout partner.

• A fishing pier at the end of Flat Rock Park will offer access to the Number One Fishing Hole, where it was reported recently that a resident caught a 10-pound bass. • The Cherokee Loop Trail has been completed, expanding the hiking trails to more than 11 miles that wind through the property. • The marina is getting 25 new floating boat slips; the pier will branch off from the new walkway at the Marina Pavilion and will run parallel to the shore. Current amenities and activities include two pools, pickleball and tennis, golf, a marina and lakeside park, outdoor concerts, drive-in movies under the stars, golf tournaments, wine tastings and health and wellness classes, to name a few. The community’s lifestyle director connects homeowners with one another, and with opportunities for year-round recreation. Lake Arrowhead Golf Club is a popular gathering place for property owners and guests to enjoy gentle mountain breezes and expansive vistas. The club’s 18-hole Highlands Golf Course measures more than 6,998 yards from the tips, and features large, undulating bent-grass greens; full-scale practice

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Canton River Rock Concert Aug. 17, Etowah River Park

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EVENT CALENDAR Sept. 5, Oct. 3

Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast.

The chamber’s breakfast meetings offer current and future members the chance to conduct business and network with more than 200 fellow business leaders. At the county’s conference center at 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. September sponsor is Reinhardt University. October speaker is U.S. Congressman Barry Loudermilk.

Sept. 10

Power Hour, is 10-11 a.m. Fast-paced networking with fellow business and chamber leaders. At the chamber’s board room.

Sept. 17

Business After Hours, is 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Windstream offices at 1453 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 110, Canton.

Sept. 18

Customer Service in the 21st Century, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Daniel McCoy of the KSU Small Business Development Center, speaks at the workshop, which explores today’s customer service challenges and discusses real world strategies to help an organization become a leader in exemplary service. Lunch is provided.

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Know Your Car Insurance Coverage — Part 1 BY ROBERT TIDWELL

You can’t drive a car without insurance. Most of us know that, but most of us do not know what our car insurance coverage entails. For many, car insurance is an afterthought. We purchase insurance when we purchase a car, and don’t think about it again until something goes wrong. As attorneys, we see people who hope they have coverage that will apply to their claims, but seldom do they know for certain. One of the first things we look at is the types of coverage someone has, and the dollar amounts of each type of coverage. If I had a dollar for every time someone said they had “full coverage,” I could have retired a young man. No such thing exists. My goal, over the next several months, is to talk about car insurance and provide information that will assist with making informed decisions about the types of car insurance you purchase. Let’s start with liability coverage. Liability is the only coverage mandated by law, without exception. O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11 mandates drivers have at least $25,000 of liability insurance. There is no limit on the amount of liability coverage you can purchase. This coverage protects your personal assets if you cause a wreck injuring someone. When you cause a wreck, you are exposed to two separate types of legal claims: 1) a claim for the property damage you caused; and 2) a claim for the personal injuries you caused. Your liability coverage protects you against both claims. If you look at the declarations page of your car insurance policy, you will see the amount of liability coverage is broken into two parts: liability — bodily injury; and liability — property damage. Your bodily injury coverage likely has two separate amounts listed, such as $100,000/$300,000. That means you have $100,000 of coverage per claimant (person you injured in the wreck) with an aggregate total of $300,000 of coverage per incident (the maximum amount of coverage regardless of how many people were injured in the same wreck).

Let’s imagine a driver named Flo was driving down I-575, and not paying attention to traffic ahead. She crashes into the rear of a brand new Porsche driven by Gordon Gecko, causing $45,000 in damage to the Porsche. Mr. Gecko contacts Flo’s liability insurance carrier, and learns that Flo only purchased $25,000 of property damage liability insurance. Since that will not cover his repair costs, Mr. Gecko can file a lawsuit against Flo demanding payment of the full $45,000. Once a judgment is entered against Flo for $45,000, her insurance company will pay Mr. Gecko $25,000, and Flo will have to pay the other $20,000 out of her pocket. If she owns a house, Mr. Gecko can place a lien against it; he also can garnish Flo’s wages until his judgment is paid in full. If Flo had purchased $50,000 of liability insurance, she would not have to pay any of Mr. Gecko’s damages out of her own pocket. Her insurance company would have paid it. Let’s assume now that Mrs. Gecko also was in the car at the time of the accident. Mr. Gecko had only bumps and bruises, but Mrs. Gecko suffered a broken leg. Her medical bills total $60,000. She required surgery and three months of physical therapy. Flo is legally responsible for Mrs. Gecko’s medical bills, and the pain and suffering Mrs. Gecko experienced because of the injury. Flo now faces a claim worth as much as $200,000. Again, because Flo only purchased $25,000 of liability insurance, she will be personally responsible for the additional $175,000. If you own any assets, it is best to protect them by purchasing as much liability insurance as you can. Saving money on your insurance may cost you much more money in the future.

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Robert Tidwell is a personal injury trial lawyer at Tidwell Strimban, LLC in Woodstock, where he lives with his bride Lori, and their two daughters. www.tidwellstrimban.com.

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3 Organize Your Transition to Fall Ways to

BY PACITA WILSON

Summer is such an amazing season, however, I am looking forward to fall and all it has to offer. In fact, this time of year, I find myself nesting and beginning to prepare the house for the upcoming holidays and house guests. We recently finished purging and organizing our homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closets and pantry. Wow, what a difference this makes, especially when you have open-concept living. I encourage you to begin preparing your home for the fall season. The best feeling is opening the door to your home and having everything in its place and looking fabulous.

Here are three tips to get you started:

Add baskets and pretty bins to your storage spaces to store undesirable looking objects.

Use oversized baskets in your guest closets to hold extra blankets, towels, sheets and pillows.

Clean and organize your pantry by placing food items in concealed containers. Remember to label the containers so you can find everything when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to prepare your meals.

Pacita Wilson is the owner of Pineapple Park Home www. pineapplepark.com

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Leaving a Legacy Isn’t Just About Money what to do in an emergency or care event, and have the legal authority to carry out their loved one’s wishes. One of my greatest rewards as an elder law attorney Of respondents over age 55, 73% described a big shift is seeing people accomplish their legacy goals. We all in the monetary portion of their legacy plans, saying leave a legacy, and we get to choose what it looks like. they don’t feel the need to wait until they pass to share Often, when attorneys or financial advisers use the word their wealth. Often, I have been a proponent of this “legacy,” it is in the context of wealth for sentimental items. You get to see the left to loved ones after someone passes. joy on your children’s and grandchildren’s We all leave a However, your legacy is everything you do, faces when you give them things that carry legacy, and the guidance and values you leave behind, meaning for you. It’s another meaningful along with your family history. way to share the story portion of your we get to A recent study by Merrill Lynch found legacy. The tools my great-grandfather left choose what 69% of people want to be remembered me are among my most prized possessions, by “the memories I have shared with my because they remind me of the amazing it looks like. loved ones.” A great way to do this is man who taught me how to use them. through storytelling. To help memories live Sixty-six percent of respondents, 55 and on, record your story digitally, or in writing. Bart Astor, older, also said they are more comfortable giving a child an AARP author, wrote about how to transition your who is more active in their lives, especially if they are story, as well as your family’s history, through a memoir. their caregiver, a larger share of a final inheritance. I www.nextavenue.org/how-craft-your-memoir. see this more, where fair isn’t necessarily equal, for a In the same study, 9% want to be remembered for variety of reasons. With more individualized planning their career, and a small portion, at 4%, want to be techniques, equality still can be accomplished, without remembered for the wealth they give their families. the worries of fighting or court battles if everything Which begs the question: Why do the 55% of people isn’t split identically. who do estate planning, such as a will, primarily focus on the “here’s what to do with my stuff when I pass” portion of their plan? Only 18% of people over 55 have appointed someone Joshua Nelson is an elder care law attorney with with the legal authority to help them make medical or Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC, 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Bldg. 900, Suite 200, Woodstock, GA, 30189. financial decisions while they are alive. Planning helps www.NelsonElderCareLaw.com. ease the burden on spouses and children, so they know BY JOSHUA NELSON

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Finding the

Perfect Rug BY ELISABETH STUBBS

The flooring on the main level of your home probably is a hard surface, such as wood, laminate or luxury vinyl plank. Hard surface floors are beautiful, durable and easy to take care of, but they may be missing something − a rug. A rug protects your floors, quiets the room, and can update and change the room’s look in a matter of minutes. A rug also is an important part of a room’s design plan. Rugs can be like a piece of artwork that ties together several colors in the room. They can be bold and dramatic, or subtle and unobtrusive. The perfect rug

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anchors the design of your room. Most rugs are machine-made by manufacturers such as Karastan, Dalyn and Nourison. These rugs come in a variety of sizes, styles and colors. Machine-made rugs usually are on display at a retailer for you to see, touch and feel. At least one size typically is in stock for you take home that day. If you can’t find exactly what you want, custom rugs also are an option. With a custom rug, you get to select the size, color, pattern, border, etc. Most carpets can be custom-made into an area rug, and usually take seven to 14 days to receive. It is recommended that you purchase a rug at least 2 feet shorter than the length and width of your room. Machine-made rugs come in very specific sizes. Approximate generic sizes are: 2 feet by 8 feet (runner), 4 feet by 6 feet, 6 feet by 9 feet, 8 feet by 11 feet, and 10 feet by 13 feet. Pro tip: Measure out the size you think your room needs, and place

a piece of paper on each corner. This will give you an idea where the rug will be placed. If none of the generic sizes work for your room, you will need to have a rug custom made. Rug trends include bold colorful prints, geometric patterns, animal prints (which never go out of style!), sisal and jute (faux and real), and minimalist, muted looks. Choose wool material if you are investing in a rug that you will use for years. Synthetic fibers are fine for rugs that you plan to discard once your style changes. And, don’t forget a rug pad. The pad keeps the rug from moving, and also protects the floor underneath. They provide comfort underfoot, and help the rug wear and perform better.

Elisabeth Stubbs is one of the owners of Enhance Floors and More, one of Atlanta’s top-rated flooring dealers, located in Marietta.

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Neutering Your Pet Can Save Its Life BY DR. JONATHAN GILVARRY

Many owners feel that they do not need to have their pets fixed. Maybe owners think that their pet will be the only one, and never will be bred or mated. This is a common explanation that veterinarians hear in the exam rooms every day; however, it is truly a case of “What you don’t know can kill you.” Neutering your pet can save his or her life. The terminology of neutering a male dog or cat is called an orchiectomy or, more commonly, a castration. For females, fixing them is called an ovariohysterectomy or, more commonly, being spayed. Both are surgeries that require general anesthesia to remove reproductive organs, which are testicles for a male, and ovaries and uterus for a female. Pets can’t have litters once they’re fixed. There is a huge overpopulation of pets in shelters across the globe. Unfortunately, many of these pets will be euthanized due to the inability to find a suitable home. The problem of overpopulation can be minimized by having pets neutered to control unwanted offspring. Typically, owners think their pets will stay in their yard or never escape. The reality is, when reproductive hormones are high, pets will escape the house or even secured environments to act on their urges.

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Neutering pets makes them healthier and prevents serious illnesses. Female dogs and cats that are not spayed have a chance of a serious bacterial infection of their uterus called pyometra, which can be deadly. Females also have a greater chance of getting breast cancer compared with fixed ones. Males also are at greater danger if they aren’t neutered. Male dogs and cats that have not been castrated have a greater chance of developing testicular diseases, such as cancer, or prostate problems that can lead to trouble urinating and death. Uncastrated male cats will have more pungent urine, and they tend to be more territorial and have a stronger propensity to fight. Uncastrated male dogs can be more aggressive toward other people and animals, and can be quite territorial. It is never too late to have your pet neutered. If you are a pet owner who has been waiting or delaying the surgery for your pet, please consider neutering to help prolong your pet’s life and prevent unnecessary illness and overpopulation.

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

Gestational Diabetes – Roseann’s Story BY JAMES HALEY, MD, FACOG, FPMRS

Roseann did not expect to develop gestational diabetes while she was pregnant with her third child. After all, everything had been going well. While she had suffered with a lot of morning sickness and heartburn during previous pregnancies with her two boys, this baby girl pregnancy had been smooth sailing — until the third trimester. During her seven-month visit, it was time for Roseann to take the glucose test, which is used to check the mom’s blood sugar level. Roseann failed the one-hour test, and then the three-hour test. She was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes occurs because of hormonal changes during pregnancy. Increased levels of certain hormones interfere with the body’s ability to manage blood sugar. This condition is known as insulin resistance. As the placenta grows larger during pregnancy, it produces more hormones, increasing the resistance to insulin. If a pregnant woman’s pancreas is unable to produce more insulin, to overcome the effects of additional hormones in the body, blood sugar levels will rise, resulting in gestational diabetes. This is when everything changed for Roseann. She had to attend a diabetes nutrition class, begin a low carb diet and add exercise to her routine. She also had to do a finger prick test four times a day to check her sugar levels.

To make matters worse, she started urinating blood. She called her doctor, and was sent to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and put on antibiotics. She spent six days in the hospital, until the bleeding finally stopped. Roseann had to make a lot of changes, and it was a difficult time for her, but she managed to follow the suggested diet, and even wrote down everything she ate. At 39 weeks, she had a scheduled C-section, and Ava was born. Both Roseann and Ava were given a clean bill of health. Having gestational diabetes — or other pregnancy-related issues — doesn’t mean things can’t turn out well. Being treated by doctors who are experts in their field can make the difference. And, because her diabetes went away after the birth of Ava, Roseann decided to splurge on Cherry Coke and pizza. She said nothing ever tasted so good!

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

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‘Hope and Recovery are Possible’ National grant enables a local agency to help troubled teens, adults. BY SUSAN BROWNING SCHULZ

There’s a personal testimony, given by a suicide survivor, that embodies the hope fueling the work of Noelle Beard and her team at Highland Rivers Health (HRH), a community service board that covers Cherokee and other North Georgia counties. Keven Hines is one of 19 who lived to tell about their jump from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. He testifies that he and the other survivors had the same thought the moment their hands left the rails: instant regret. Suicidal people don’t really want to die; they just want their intense pain to end.

Beard, a licensed professional therapist, is the supervisor of the Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) grant at Highland Rivers Health, which is an agency of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Disabilities. In 2004, the GLS Memorial Act was signed into law, introduced by Sen. Gordon Smith after his son Garrett committed suicide. Since then, funding has been given to programs in behavioral health agencies across the U.S. “I carry people’s stories with me everywhere I go,” Beard said. “Hearing their heartbreak drives me to do whatever it takes to end suicide. Suicide is preventable. Hope and recovery are possible.” Beard and her team implement the goals of the grant, which targets ages 10-24. They provide free Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training and resources. QPR empowers students, teachers, parents, clinicians and community members to help prevent suicide. The QPR training can be scheduled at any location, or those interested can attend other training sessions in the area. Highland Rivers holds monthly QPR training, which includes: • How to question, persuade and refer someone who may be thinking about suicide. • How to get help for yourself and learn more about preventing suicide. • Learning the common causes and warning signs of suicidal behavior. • How to get help for someone in crisis. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for ages 10-24, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (nimh.nih.gov). More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease combined. For QPR training, Suicide Prevention 101, or any tailored training for your organization, please contact Beard at zerosuicide@highlandrivers.org, 770-617-1004. Other helpful websites are: sprc.org, suicidepreventionlifeline.org, and suicidepreventionmessaging.org

Susan Schulz is a wife, mom, writer and mentor who lives and plays along the Etowah River in Canton. She loves serving at Woodstock City Church. Connect with her at www.susanbrowningschulz.com.

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Highway 140 Progress BY HARRY JOHNSTON

While we have almost everything going for us in Cherokee County, some of our roads, mainly state highways, need work. Thankfully, major improvements are expected to begin in the next two years on state Highway 20 and Bells Ferry Road, including replacement of Little River Bridge. State Highway 140 is our biggest road challenge without a nearterm solution, and it’s my top priority as commission chairman. It is not on the state plan for major improvements until at least 2034. We simply can’t wait that long. The state has communicated it can’t move the entire project into the next five years, but it might try to tackle the Fulton County stretch in six to 10 years. We’re pressing hard for that, and planning more modest, countysponsored projects on the Cherokee section. We already have plans to rebuild the intersection of Highway 140 at East Cherokee Drive, starting early next year. We received state funds to pay for a portion of the project. It will provide four through-lanes on 140, plus turning lanes including a never-stop right-turn lane from 140 onto East Cherokee Drive and continuing to the schools. We just completed a traffic engineering study to identify other Highway 140 improvements to provide the greatest benefit for the cost. The timing fits with an August to October opening to apply for a portion of $75 million in federal transportation grant funds administered by the Atlanta Regional Commission. Along with available county SPLOST funds, we’re optimistic we can win enough in grant funds to improve 140 to meet current needs and get us through the next 10 years. In the next five years, these are the county’s top priority Highway 140 projects for grants and local funds: • Rebuild the 140 at Batesville/Hickory roads intersection, with four through-lanes on 140 and three on Batesville/ Hickory, plus turn lanes. • Widen 140 to four through-lanes, plus turn lanes, between East Cherokee and Batesville/Hickory, partly straightening the big curve. • Rebuild the 140 at Univeter Road intersection, including dual left-turn lanes onto Univeter. • Rebuild the North Canton intersection to include dual turn lanes from Old Highway 5 North onto 140. Also, re-route Shoal Creek Road to move it farther from the intersection and provide turn lanes. • Add turn lanes on 140 at Hillcrest Drive, Scott, Avery, and from Darnell to Stringer roads. • Expand the 140 at Northside Cherokee Boulevard intersection, including four through-lanes on 140, and dual left turn lanes onto Northside Cherokee Boulevard.

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Creating Empty Space With Hope BY JEREMY ISAACS

In January 2016, our church moved into a new building. Less than two years later, we had outgrown the space, and expanded into a space previously occupied by another tenant. Earlier this summer, an additional 12,000 square feet became available in our building. So, we had a choice: Do we essentially double our capacity, perhaps sooner than we need to, or play it safe and stay where we are? We chose, again, to create empty space, believing it will be filled when we open the new area in a few months. There’s an incredible story in the Bible in 2 Kings 4. A widow has bill collectors knocking at her door, and she doesn’t have the money to pay them. With the threat of losing her sons to pay the debt, the prophet Elisha asks her what she has to help pay the bills. She says, “I have only one jar of oil.” He encourages her to go door to door in her neighborhood, borrowing empty vessels. He tells her to return home, lock the door, and for her and her sons to pour the oil from her one jar into the empty vessels. She does. And something miraculous happens. The oil from her one jar filled all the empty jars. It wasn’t until there were no more empty jars that “the oil stopped flowing.” She took the newly filled jars and sold them to pay her debt.

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What do you have that seems insignificant, but, when poured out, is enough? It occurs to me, the answer to the widow’s problem was, in part, the miraculous nature of God, and, in part, the collaboration of her neighbors. If she had been too afraid to ask for their help, she couldn’t have paid the debt. If her faith was too small, she wouldn’t have continued to pour from her one jar. I believe God has a plan for your life, and that plan includes what you already possess. Your little bit of oil is enough, if you’re willing to take a chance and pour it into empty vessels. Are there empty spaces in your life? Could you adjust your budget so you could invest in new opportunities? Could you eliminate obligations to help focus on what’s really important? Could you slow down, and find rest for your body? The world needs what God has placed in you. Trust him to use what you think is not enough.

Jeremy Isaacs is the lead pastor of Canton Church. He and his wife, Corrie, live in Canton and have four children. He blogs regularly at jeremyisaacs.org.

When Art is More Than Entertainment BY CHRISTOPHER BRAZELTON

Georgia did a really great thing this past year by increasing funding for the arts at the state level. Much has been written about funding the arts, and the effect it has on companies, buildings, the economy, artists, etc. However, there is something else to think about: the impact the arts has on the social fabric of a neighborhood. I believe we are experiencing something of an artistic renaissance, in which art institutions are engaging directly with the communities that surround them. Their purpose As our is more than just putting on a organization show. Street is a good example. and our city AsElm our organization and our have grown, city have grown, community engagement has become a community part of our DNA. In the past engagement few years, we’ve created has become programming not as a show enjoy, but to encourage a part of our to community participation DNA. that highlights cross-industry partnerships, community needs and cultural growth. Whether we are highlighting mental illness needs through “Next to Normal,” foster care through “The Wizard of Oz,” or micro-businesses in “Little Shop of Horrors,” these macro-level discussions can have a platform. Businesses, organizations and individuals can get involved in working toward improving the life in our county. These are just a few examples that demonstrate, perhaps, the true contribution of community arts to community is giving unheard and untested voices a chance to speak up. And, just as important, providing the wider community with outlets that reflect and articulate its own issues. It might be only a starting point, but in an environment of rising tensions, cuts and seemingly endless talk about disaffected communities, could anything be more vital than those communities (our community) claiming a positive voice for their own?

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Rob’s Rescues Sweet Olive Farm

I interviewed Kat Howkins and Susan Pritchett of Sweet Olive Farm in Winterville, Georgia. www.sweetolivefarm.org.

When did you start Sweet Olive Farm and why?

Rob with Devlin.

This dog’s name is Devlin. She is 8 years old and has white areas on her legs like socks, and a white spot on the top of her neck, and the tip of her tail. I think she just wants a home where she can run around freely and be loved. She really wants to get out of her cage, and even the play area, where we spoke to her and where I wrote about her.

We came here in 2010. Before that, we lived in downtown Atlanta with our eight dogs. The neighbors didn’t like us having so many dogs and called Animal Control (AC). The AC officer came out, gave us a ticket, and asked if we could also take a pot-bellied pig, Thelma, who had just come into AC. That was our first farm animal rescue. Not long after that we found this farm. Fulton AC approached us again with some sheep and goats, that had escaped from Ramadan festivals. Since then, we have given homes to many more homeless, abused and elderly farm and exotic animals.

What are some of the most interesting animals you have?

Alpacas. People often think they can raise them for fun and profit, and find out there is no fun or profit. We had an Emu show up that has an amazing personality. We rescue a lot of turkeys during Thanksgiving time, and they really are very amusing and interesting birds.

How do the animals come to the farm?

We get about 50% from AC. Our horses have come from kill pens and the mustang we have came from a round-up out West. We also get a lot of owner surrenders due, and 4H pigs that kids don’t realize will go to slaughter after they have raised them and taken them to competitions.

When you were a teenager, did you think you would have a farm of rescued animals? Kat: That would have been my dream as a teenager, instead I became a landscape

architect. I helped AWARE rescue birds and realized I could do this. I guess dreams can come true in the end. Sue: I have always loved cats and when you start rescuing, it takes on a life of its own.

What is a story you love to tell?

One of our pot-bellied pigs, Wilbur, noticed that one of the zebu cattle had his horns up and was potentially preparing to charge a volunteer. Wilbur ran squealing in front of the zebu to distract him, and for his bravery got a commendation and $25 prize from Purina.

What do you want people to know about Sweet Olive Farm?

Our mission is to provide a forever home for any animal in need – exotic, farm and all animals. We work with the community and kids so they can learn about animals. Kids need to be educated to make a difference in the world. We want people to realize the mistake of doing nothing because they can’t do everything. Do something. Create a community. Little actions can make a big difference.

What can I and the community do to help you? Rob with Althea the cat.

This cat’s name is Althea. She is 2 years old and loves to lie on your lap and purr. She is not annoying or demanding at all, and loves everyone and other cats. 50

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Come volunteer. Volunteer days are every Saturday at 9 a.m. Spread the word on social media. We rely on donations, be it money, food or ideas.

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. Follow Rob at www.robsrescues.com and on Facebook @robsrescues.

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Around & About SEPTEMBER Explore Archery sessions are 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays for 3-Oct. 8 ages 8-12. $30 per session at the Cherokee Recreation and

Parks Agency gym. www.crpa.net.

7 a.m workout session at the Northside Cherokee Amphitheater, 101 Arnold

A Health and Fitness Fair will follow the monthly AMPED in the Park 8-9

Mill Road, Woodstock. Participants at the fair, which ends at 1 p.m., will enjoy healthy lunch options, fitness demonstrations, and info on fitness and wellness.

The Cherokee Music Teachers Association will hold its fall meeting at 10 a.m. at the R.T. Jones Library in Canton. A brunch potluck will precede the meeting. Anyone interested can attend; the year’s events will be discussed. For details, email Linda Lokey at linda@lokey.net.

11 Woodstock. The service commemorates the 18th anniversary of the terror

9/11 Day of Remembrance begins at 7 p.m. in The Park at City Center in

attacks on our country. Visit the 9/11 Memorial that features two subway tracks recovered from beneath the rubble that was the World Trade Center.

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Brown Bag Concert Series each Thursday takes place

noon-1 p.m. at The Park at City Center. Performers for the free lunchtime concerts weren’t available at press time. www.woodstockga.gov.

The inaugural Sporting Clay Classic, benefitting Ferst Readers of 13 Cherokee County, will take place at the Garland Mountain Sporting Clays

facility in Waleska. Lunch is provided to all ticket holders. Ammo, clays and golf cart for the 100-round, 14-station course is included. For more information, email Stephanie Dulaney at Dulaney.stephanie@gmail.com. www.ferstreaders.org.

Summer Concert Series presents The Molly Ringwalds 14 inWoodstock’s concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Northside Cherokee Hospital Amphitheater.

www.woodstockconcertseries.com.

Off Fore VAC is a golf tournament to support Cherokee County’s 16 Tee Volunteer Aging Council, which provides assistance to low income senior

citizens and elderly veterans. Registration is 9 a.m., with tee off at 11 a.m. at The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm. Contact Gina Pendley at 706-273-9933 or De Gale at 678-230-4067.

Little River Kayak Run begins at 8 a.m. at Olde Rope Mill Park. 28 Sponsored by the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency. Cost is $40

with kayak, $15 without. For all ages; minors must be accompanied by an adult. www.crpa.net.

Healthy Kids Running Series takes place at 4 p.m. 29-Oct.27 each Sunday, for ages 2-14. Registration fee is $35 for

the five races, or a $10 per race option. Email woodstockga@healthykidsrs.org.

OCTOBER Fourth annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Shop With a Hero. 1 Sponsored by the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation, event will be held at

The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farms. Foursomes and sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Greg Stepp, 770-592-600, Ext. 1134, or gstepp@woodstockga.gov.

5 begins with a Fun Run at 7:30 a.m., 5K at 8 a.m. Awards ceremony starts Next Step Ministries’ 2019 Run, Walk or Roll 5K, a Peachtree qualifier,

at 9:10 a.m. Teams get a $5 per runner discount. Register in advance at www.nextstepministries.net. 52

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FARMERS MARKETS Ball Ground

8 a.m.-1 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays, in the courtyard in front of Barrel House Coffee, 275 Gilmer Ferry Road.

Woodstock

8:30 a.m.-noon, every Saturday through October. Market Street, downtown Woodstock. 5-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm St.

Canton

9 a.m.-1 p.m, every Saturday through October. Located in Cannon Park, downtown Canton, rain or shine.

River Church

2-6 p.m, Tuesdays through October. 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, 30114.

Waleska

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursdays through Nov. 1. Heritage Fellowship Baptist Church, 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Waleska.

CHEROKEE REC. AND PARKS

Fall Break at Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency www.crpa.net

Outdoor camp

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 23-27 for ages 8-13. $150. www.crpa.net.

Indoor camp

7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 23-27, at the recreation center for kindergartners through age 12. $170. Field trips taken daily. Email latvoss@ cherokeega.com for details.

VOLUNTEER AGING COUNCIL The $5 luncheons are fundraisers for programs that help the nonprofit meet the needs of less fortunate seniors and veterans in Cherokee County. Luncheons are 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. Dine-in or takeout available. RSVP the location, so the chefs have a head count. 770-345-2675. www.vac-cherokeega.org.

Sept. 20: The Lodge at BridgeMil 10451 Bells Ferry Road, Canton Oct. 18: The Waterford at Hidden Lakes 3100 Hidden Valley Drive, Canton Nov. 15: The Oaks at Towne Lake

4580 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock

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@ the Library

Sequoyah Regional Library System • www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org

Did You Know?

The Sequoyah Regional Library System has free passes to popular Georgia attractions. Visit your local branch to get the details.

The attractions include:

The Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta, Go Fish Georgia, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Center for Puppetry Arts, Michael C. Carlos Museum, the Breman Museum, any Georgia state park and historic sites.. Experience passes can be viewed at www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org/pass.

HICKORY FLAT 2740 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345-7565

Sept. 9

Learning with Essential Oils at 6 p.m. Discover how to support your child’s learning and overall wellness using essential oils.

Sept. 11

Hickory Flat Book Club at 10 a.m. This month’s selection is “A Woman in the Window” by A.J. Finn.

Sept. 17

Teen Manga Club at 5 p.m. Read and discuss different manga series and related topics, draw characters, and compete in manga/anime-inspired group games. For teens in grades 6-12.

Sept. 19

Walking Tacos at 5 p.m. Make your

own individual taco treats. For teens in grades 6-12.

WOODSTOCK Readers of all ages step into their virtual spacesuits and complete space missions at the R.T. Jones library’s virtual spacewalk event.

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

Sept. 6

DIY Indoor Herb Gardens at 5 p.m. Create an indoor herb garden with recycled materials. Materials are provided (three plants maximum per person). For ages 9 and older.

Sept. 16

S.M.A.R.T Goal Setting and DIY Vision Board at 5 p.m. Learn how to set S.M.A.R.T goals and create a vision board. Materials are provided. For ages 16 and older.

The Canton Eclectic Readers at 6 p.m. This month, the book club for unconventional

7735 Main St., Woodstock 770-926-5859

Sept. 11

Homeschooler’s Book Club at 1:30

p.m. Join a community of readers who meet once a month to enjoy lively conversation about literature. This month’s theme is underwater. Children should read a book independently, or with a caregiver, and share a brief book talk about their book with the group. Refreshments are provided.

Sept. 17

activities, cheesy snacks and a cool craft. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Book Discussion Group at noon. Enjoy coffee, conversation and a book discussion with new friends. This month’s selection is “Stones from the River” by Ursula Hegi. All ages are welcome; new members are encouraged.

Sept. 21

Sept. 22

readers will be reading “The Radium Girls: the Dark Story of America’s Shining Women” by Kate Moore.

Sept. 17

Geronimo Stilton Party at 3:30 p.m. Kids are invited to celebrate Geronimo Stilton with fun Adventure Awaits! Tabletop Gaming at 12:30 p.m. Take a seat at the table, grab some

dice, and step into the boots of a hero for the monthly Dungeons and Dragons game. Beginners are welcome. Materials are provided, or you may bring your own. For ages 12 and older. Other tabletop games and gamers are welcome, as well.

Sept. 25

True Crime Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Channel your inner sleuth by joining the True Crime

Book Club! This month’s selection is “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote. 54

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Project Pinterest at 3 p.m. Explore Pinterest-inspired creative projects. For ages 16 and older.

Sept. 24

Create Your Own Personal Pizza at 6 p.m. Make a personal pizza. Ingredients are provided. For teens in grades 6-12.

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

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

Sept. 6

vs North Hall

Sept. 6

vs Osborne

Sept. 13

@ Kennesaw Mountain

Sept. 13

@ Dalton

Sept. 20

vs Cartersville

Sept. 20

@ Campbell

Oct. 4

vs Etowah

Oct. 4

vs Creekview

Oct. 11

vs Roswell

Oct. 11

@ River Ridge

Oct. 18

@ Woodstock

Oct. 18

@ South Cobb

Nov. 1

@ Walton

Oct. 25

vs Sprayberry

Nov. 8

@ Lassiter

Nov. 1

@ Harrison

Nov. 8

vs Allatoona

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School News Partner Up With Your Local Schools Businesses and organizations are invited to learn how to partner with Cherokee County schools at a free event, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 12, at the Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo Educational Services Facility auditorium, 1205 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. Participants can visit with school leaders, grouped by geographic area, to learn about partnership opportunities. Potential partners will receive wish lists that detail how partners can support schools through donating time, services and sponsorships. They also will learn how schools and the school district promote and recognize partners. For more information, call Penny Dempsey, coordinator of events and recognition programs, 770-704-4275.

Students Encouraged to #BeKind Two elementary schools reminded students of the importance of kindness in the new school year through #BeKind initiatives.

Students at Liberty Elementary are ready to tackle the new school year with a #BeKind attitude.

Liberty Elementary started the school year with its annual #BeKind character education kickoff. It has become a tradition to celebrate the school’s mission to foster a culture of kindness throughout the school and community. Each year, kindergartners through fifth-graders take pledges to be trustworthy, respectful, responsible, act with care and courage, and to serve others. Along with its National School of Character status, Liberty has won seven Promising Practices Awards for its service-learning projects, through which students find needs in their community to aid through service.

Knox Elementary School STEM Academy welcomed students and families back to school with a meet-and-greet open house. New Principal Jennifer McIntosh greeted everyone and shared the school’s initiatives, including #BeKind, which the school adopted last year. Students posed for back-to-school photos in front of decorative backdrops painted by art teacher Haley Whyte.

Far left, kindergartners Ty Hicks in front of the #BeKind backdrop, celebrating the initiative Knox adopted last year. Left, secondgrader Rylan Manis with the school’s new growth-mindset slogan #TOGETHERwegrow. 56

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Weston Kieschnick shares his ideas for building positive relationships with students.

Educators Prepare for Year Ahead Before school started, nearly 3,000 educators, administrators and other staff attended Cherokee County School District’s first CCSD Ed Talks professional development session, the first time in 26 years that everyone attended an event together. The two-hour program — A Celebration of Teaching and Learning — included brief remarks by Superintendent Brian Hightower, and a keynote address by educator, speaker and “Bold School” author Weston Kieschnick. Both spoke about the importance of relationships and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). Hightower said the support of SEL, to ensure that the emotional and mental health and well-being of students is valued as much as their academic success, is exciting and inspiring. Kieschnick, who taught high school for 15 years before becoming an author and speaker, emphasized the importance of building positive relationships with students to encourage success. “Our character manifests itself in the words we say to kids,” Kieschnick said. “There is an incredible amount of power in a single sentence.”

2019

Football Schedule

9/7

vs. Pikeville

1:30 pm

9/14

@ Campbellsville

1:30 pm

9/21

@ Keiser

noon

9/28

@ Kennesaw State

6 pm

10/5

@ Kentucky Christian

10/12

vs. Bluefield

6 pm

10/19

@ Point

6 pm

10/26

@ St. Andrews Univ.

11/2

vs. Cincinnati Christian 1:30 pm

11/16

vs. Union

1:30 pm

1:30 pm 1:30 pm

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Back to School!

Jordyn Morgan, fourth grade, and Waylen Williams, first, Holly Springs Elementary. Abo

Rostin Kononen, kindergarten, Liberty Elementary.

Sequoyah High School Seniors. 58

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Aiden Glattli, Second grade, Knox Elementary.

Julianna, second grade, Bascomb Elementary.

Seventh grader Landon, eighth grader Anna and eleventh grader Parker.

Sarah Macomber, junior, Cherokee High School.

Conner Alsip, Jordan Bain and Brayden Howells, fifth grade.

Cooper, freshman at Cherokee High, Branson, seventh-grader at Freedom Middle, Tucker, fifth-grader, and Kinley, third-grader at Liberty Elementary. AROUND CANTON | September 2019

Back to School!

Members of the Sequoyah High School class of 2020.

Allyson and Sebastian GarcĂa Medina, Kindergarten and pre-K, Hasty Elementary.

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Connor, 11th grade.

Brayden, fifth grade.

Dylan, ninth grade.

A Great Beginning This is my second year teaching fifth grade at Holly Springs Elementary School Stem Academy, and I am excited to again have the opportunity to share my students’ writing throughout the school year. Each month, I will select compositions, on various topics, from four students to share with you. We have some amazing teachers at Holly Springs who have helped mold these students into some amazing writers. I am lucky to be able to showcase their talents, now that they are in fifth grade. Please enjoy. This month, we start with the students creating the beginnings of their original stories. - Joseph Lemmo

Kamron Fitzpatrick

Neely Cornelison Katy Haultson was fascinated with animals and bugs. She was especially fascinated with spiders. “Did you know that spiders can look eight different ways at one time?!” she would ask. “Eww…” people would say or “Bug Creep!” they’d call her. I know I said she loved animals, and she does, just keep reading! She liked bugs a little bit more than animals. One day, she said nothing about bugs. She only talked about animals. Everyone was okay with that, until she shared a rather strange fact, “Did you know that when cows are constipated, they don’t blink or move?!” Then it happened again … people started calling her names.

Anna Kate McNeal Justin Moore Once upon a time, there was a king and a queen who lived in an area known as Fairy Tale Land. One evening, the king and the queen were having some tea when suddenly a witch flew right in and grabbed the queen! The king tried to catch up, but it was no use. He set off to go save the queen. On his way, he found himself in a scary forest. He could see the witch’s tower in the distance. Two hours later, he finally made it to the tower. He could hear the queen, and saw that the door was wide open. This made him feel uneasy, but he still went in.

We were down by two with 11 seconds left. My team was depending on me to take the last shot. I dribbled down the court slowly. Three … two … one … I shot a three-pointer and got pushed to the ground. I didn’t see the shot, but the crowd went crazy! I knew I had just made the biggest shot of my career… at least I thought. ESPN was going crazy! I didn’t know what to say. I had just led the North Carolina Tar Heels to the NCAA Championship. And we won! At the 2020 NBA Draft, Lamelo was obviously the first overall pick. All eyes were on him. He led his team to the championship overseas. Through the first round, I wasn’t picked. I was starting to feel a little worried. All the way through the 59th pick, I wasn’t picked. This was my last chance. The last pick. I had horrible odds. About 1 out of 300. Then the NBA commissioner came out, “With the 60th pick of the 2020 draft, the Golden State Warriors select …”

My name is Clair, Clair Thrasher, and my mom says I’m perfect just the way I am, but when I sit and think, it takes me to a whole other world. Today is May 21, here in Mareville, and I woke up this morning at 6:30, got dressed, then went to brush my hair. When I finished, I bumped into my older brother on the way out. “Hey, watch where you’re going!” he said. I didn’t say a word, I just went downstairs to eat breakfast. As I approached the table, the sweet scent of oatmeal with strawberries soothed me, as I then started to relax. I sat at the table with my little sister, Chloe, eating her applesauce, and my mom drinking her coffee. “So, are you excited for your first day at a new school?” she asked. “Yeah, sure I am,” I said. That really wasn’t true though. We had to move because of my dad’s new job. I finished up my last bite then headed upstairs.

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 a son and daughter.

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