Around Canton

Letter From the Editor

This might be the year I get that tattoo I’ve been wanting. There’s no real reason other than I’m not getting any younger. My birthday is this month, but it’s not a big one. Glenn and I are celebrating our 35th anniversary this year, but because this isn’t the kind of ink my journalist-husband will affirm, I won’t mark that milestone this way. In fact, there’s much opposition to a tattoo, mostly from my three adult children! I’d think they’d want their mom to be even more hip and cool! (I know. Because I used those terms, I’ve proved I am neither of those things.) And, my motherin-law? Bless her. I know she’s shaking her head as she’s reading this. Love you, Grandma!

My tattoo dream comes to mind — stay with me — because of the overriding theme of this month’s issue: service. While I hate that 9/11 happened at all, much less on my birthday, I love that it has become a National Day of Service. Each month, you’ll find plenty of articles about people helping others in our magazines. This month is no exception, starting with Rebecca Johnston’s chronology of the Service League of Cherokee County, a volunteer group of women who’ve made more of a difference in our county than we possibly could know. Take a trip down memory lane with her on Pages 22-24.

Beginning on Page 42, you’ll find a series of service-related articles. You’ll discover plenty of chances to serve after reading the Susan Schulz profile of Hope2Africa, a roundup of nonprofits on Page 43 and the opportunities to make a difference in the lives of some very special furry friends on Page 46.

Now, hopefully, you’ll make the tattoo/service connection. My idea is to get a tattoo of a starfish, with the words: Make a difference. That comes from this inspirational story:

One day, a man was walking along the beach, when he noticed a boy hurriedly picking up and gently throwing things into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “Young man, what are you doing?” The boy replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up, and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.” The man laughed to himself and said, “Don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can’t make any difference!”

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said,

“I made a difference to that one.”

There is no effort too small to make a difference. If you want to be my tattoo sister or brother, let me know!

Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of Aroundabout Local Media. She has lived in Cherokee County since 1987. Send your comments or questions to candi@aroundaboutmagazines.com

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What’s New

Community Burger has opened at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 300. It’s open for lunch and dinner, and features a menu of burgers built with inventive flavor combinations, proprietary spice blends and house-made condiments. The restaurant also offers a selection of custom-made craft cocktails served on tap. 770-616-3613. http://yourcommunityburger.com

What’s Coming

Folia’ Group’s development of 14 new cluster homes, built in a modern mill house style, broke ground on Aug. 4. Construction on the first home began on Aug. 9. These will be followed by 124 uniquely crafted singlefamily homes in Sanctuaire Canton, off John T. Pettit Street, replacing the downtown area commonly referred to as Kudzu Hill. Details at www.facebook.com/ LiveSanctuaire.

Fleet Feet Canton is scheduled to open in midSeptember at 1431 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 100. Franchise owners are Art and Denise Picus. Fleet Feet offers running shoes and clothes for men and women. 770-224-9562. On Facebook and Instagram.

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