Enjoy Cherokee Magazine, Mar/Apr 2020

VOL. 8 | ISSUE 2 | MARCH/APRIL 2020

DR. JILL MABLEY MEDICAL DIRECTOR

18 Years with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Page 6

MARGUERITE CLINE

CHEROKEE’S LIFELONG LEADER

First Female Mayor of Waleska, School Superintendent, and Chamber Chair Page 10

MARITA WALSH

REAL-LIFE MAD MEN LEADER From Sweden to New York to Woodstock—she’s a trailblazer Page 34

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“Rosie the Riveter” is America’s first lady of equal opportunity for women. Join us as we celebrate some Cherokee County women who are making a difference.

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Features

Cherokee County’s Finest: Dr. Jill Mabley

You probably wouldn’t picture a slender, lovely woman in her seventies, but Dr. Jill Mabley, the medical director for Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, embodies all these traits and more.

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Marguerite Cline: A Lifetime Achievement of Firsts

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Music Soothes the Soul

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Although few women break through the glass ceiling, one local woman shattered it, continues to rise, and maintains a high standing in the community.

“Music soothes the soul” is more than a platitude.

Science bears out that music increases the levels of two mood-boosting hormones in the brain. Jennifer Puckett and Kristi Estes knew the value of music when they opened In Harmony Pediatric Therapy in 2008. Within nine months the Hickory Flat start-up grew so large it had to relegate clients to a waiting list.

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“Rosie the Riveter” is America’s first lady of equal opportunity for women. Join us as we celebrate some Cherokee County women who are making a difference.

Forty-two years ago, the school district of Sonoma, California, decided to celebrate the contributions women have made to our American culture, history, and society. The week-long celebration included a “Real Woman” essay contest of which hundreds of students participated, presentations about significant women in our history, and a massive parade in downtown Santa Rosa. This was the birthplace of Women’s History Week.

Look for the proud purple box throughout the magazine to identify female neighbors that have positively shaped our world, country, and community.

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Contents

Don’t Shop—Adopt

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Voters Guide

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From Europe to Woodstock

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Cotton Mill Exchange

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Cherokee County residents open their homes and hearts by adopting injured and neglected animals. In return the adoptive parents receive unconditional love.

The privilege to vote is one of the most significant rights we have as citizens of the United States.

Amy Williams

Christine’s Creations, in Woodstock brought two Europians together after a most unusaul encounter.

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Michael Searcy

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Jennifer Allen

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Cheryle Schoeneman

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The journey to open Cotton Mill Exchange has been exciting, fulfilling, and sometimes tough for owners Lori and Steve Sinatra of Canton, but the results are worth all the effort.

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COURAGE

Cherokee County’s Finest:

Dr. Jill Mabley

Strong.

Indomitable.

Fearless.

Frontrunner.

What image do these words evoke?

A soldier?

A civil rights activist?

You probably wouldn’t picture a slender, lovely woman in her seventies, but Dr. Jill Mabley, the medical director for Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, embodies all these traits and more.

Breaks the Glass Ceiling The résumé of Dr. Jill Mabley may seem extraordinary—doctor, firefighter, chief emergency room doctor, deputy emergency medical services medical director of Georgia— but even those jobs don’t mention her most impressive qualifications. Jill not only broke through the glass ceiling, she shattered it.

She even redefined what it means to be a first responder.

Jill grew up in Chicago and in a small town in rural Wisconsin.

The daughter of a legendary journalist with the Chicago Tribune, she says, “My parents taught me that I could do anything I wanted to do. I wanted to test limits.” Such an attitude was unusual for parents in the 1950s, when girls were expected to become wives and mothers, period. Even the women who did get an education were rarely given the tools to succeed and had few career options.

Jill attended Cornell University and received a degree in history, for example.

Job opportunities for women were thin, and Jill knew she had to make her own future. She moved to Chicago and worked at the Art Institute as a librarian in the children’s section while taking science classes at the University of Illinois. The sciences appealed to her, so she applied for the medical program at Rush University, one of only ten women in the program of 120 students.

Upon graduation Mabley specialized in emergency medicine, a fledgling career path for doctors, but Jill notes, “My parents emphasized volunteer work and giving back. It was part of my DNA.” Emergency room doctors got disrespected in the beginning, she recalls. “We were called glorified paramedics.” uuu

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Forty-two years ago, the school district of Sonoma, California, decided to celebrate the contributions women have made to our American culture, history, and society. The week-long celebration included a “Real Woman” essay contest of which hundreds of students participated, presentations about significant women in our history, and a massive parade in downtown Santa Rosa. This was the birthplace of Women’s History Week.

In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. Seven years later Congress expanded the event to include the entire month of March, and countries around the globe have followed suit.

During Women’s History Month in 2011, the White House issued a fifty-year progress report on the status of women in the United States. Among other things, it found that younger women are now more likely than their male counterparts to hold a college degree and that the number of men and women in the labor force has nearly equalized.

In this edition of Enjoy Cherokee Magazine you’ll be introduced to several local women who have swung the hammer at the glass ceiling to create positive changes in our community, our country, and the world. These women include:

Dr. Jill Mabley

Dr. Jill Mabley who serves as our county’s medical director under the arm of the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services department; Marguerite Cline, the first mayor of Waleska; Marita Walsh, a graphic designer who worked among real-life “Mad Men” in New York City; and, Jennifer Puckett, a music therapist who owns and operates a flourishing small business in our backyard.

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It’s amazing how much respect, honor, and appreciation each of the public safety officers have for Dr. Mabley. She is truly a mentor to the team.

Did you know that our fire stations are open to the public? Of course, citizens need to be respectful, but the squads are always ready to serve as a tour guide.

uuu With the exception of the University of California San Francisco, hospitals had no major emergency and trauma centers in the early 1970s. Always a trailblazer, Jill took her training and formidable intellect to San Francisco, where she worked at the new emergency center. While the job fulfilled her need for intellectual stimuli and satisfied her charitable nature, it did not satisfy her wanderlust.

Jill left northern California and traveled throughout the United States. For a decade she worked as a medic for the ski patrol in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, as well as an emergency room doctor. She then participated in medical missions, working in the oil fields. She was the first female physician to be recruited to work at the hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. When she decided to settle down in 1997, she moved to Georgia to be closer to family.

Jill worked for the State of Georgia on the State EMS Medical Directors Advisory Council and was the deputy EMS medical director for the state. The job wasn’t quite where she fit, though, she says. “After nineeleven, I felt like I had a calling, and that calling was public safety.”

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A decade ago Cherokee County had a disparate team of firefighters, with the various cities and the county fighting it out for training and resources. The county used contract ambulance and emergency services. The good doctor didn’t see the conflict as insurmountable; after all, she had been breaking through barriers since she was a young woman. Jill approached Robby Westbrook, the fire chief in Cherokee County at the time, about her plan to begin an elite training program for county firefighters.

She and Westbrook forged a new path for firefighters in Cherokee County, and in 2003 Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services was born.

To understand the job better, Jill went through the rigorous firefighter training at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center— at age fifty-seven. She says she was the slowest person in the physical tests, but she always finished.

Dr. Jill, with the support of Westbrook and the county commissioners, set about reinventing Cherokee County Fire. She set up new protocols.

Under her guidance all firefighters are now cross-trained as emergency medical technicians and must complete four months of grueling medical training. She is working to get her team accredited at the national level. She was instrumental in implementing the use of Narcan to revive drug-overdose patients and ensured that all first responders were properly trained in its use. Still out in the field as often as possible, Jill interacts with medical control—telephone or radio consultation between EMS providers and physicians to guide and provide patient care.

She talks with her teams constantly, ensuring the protocols she set in place are effective and reworking problematic ones. She has made Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Service a motivated, fully integrated unit.

Dr. Jill Mabley has spent her life transforming the world. A pioneer in emergency medicine, she dominated in traditionally male careers.

She set the standard for training firefighters, not only in Cherokee County, but throughout the state. A groundbreaker, she overturned gender roles, but most importantly, she illustrates all that a firefighter and first responder could and should be.

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Strong.

Indomitable.

Fearless.

Frontrunner.

Conservative

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leadership

Marguerite Cline:

A Lifetime Achievement of Firsts

by Rebecca Johnston

Although few women break through the glass ceiling, one local woman shattered it, continues to rise, and maintains a high standing in the community.

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arguerite Cline is a woman of firsts, and with her gracious Southern charm and thoughtfulness she makes breaking through the glass ceiling look easy. As the first and only woman to be elected school superintendent in Cherokee County, the first female mayor of Waleska, and first female chairman of the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, the lifelong educator knows the journey can be tough, though.

After a lifetime of achievement, Marguerite has valuable words of wisdom for other women who want to break through to the top of their profession: be willing to listen, listen, listen.

Marguerite swept into office as school superintendent in 1984, winning the seat with 74 percent of the vote. She was reelected to a second term and served until 1992. Cherokee County later changed its methods and appointed school superintendents instead of making the post an elected one.

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Thirty-six years ago, Margurite became the first female to hold the seat of the school superintendent of Cherokee County.

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Teaching has been a passion of Marguerite’s from the beginning. Her master’s degree in elementary education has gained her lifelong friends from a multitulde of generations.

Marguerite says one qualification people sought in a school superintendent was experience. She emphasizes that a key to women being able to rise in their careers is to get the necessary education and experience and listen to others in the field.

After I had been teaching for twenty years, Gene Norton, school superintendent at the time,

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asked me to be his supervisor of elementary education.

When Mike Johnston became school superintendent three years later, he promoted Marguerite to assistant superintendent of instruction. “When Mike decided he would not run, I decided to give it a try,” she recalls.

“A woman had never been in the position. The school system had been going through a time of turmoil. Having a woman in office brought a time of respect. People showed respect for a job well done.”

Marguerite, who grew up in Sparta, Georgia, came to Waleska in the 1950s to attend Reinhardt College, where she received an associate degree at the then two-year school. She went on to get her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education from North Georgia College and a specialist degree in middle school education from West Georgia College. uuu

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I headed up the ladder as a teacher.

One of Marguerite’s best friends is Mr. Byron Dobbs, president and co-owner of WLJA 101.1 FM. The two have had decades of fun together and plan to giggle for many years to come.

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She also loved to walk around the small college town and campus with her constituents and listen to their concerns.

“I invited people to walk with me and talk about things,” she says.

“That goes back to being willing to listen.”

uuu Even with all of Marguerite’s experience and education, some people still questioned her abilities, because she was a woman. “One question I was asked,” she says, “was whether I could handle a budget that large. I responded, ‘Yes, I have the experience and the knowledge.’

I was successful in my own private business, so I knew I could be successful in that world.

Women need to believe in themselves.”

Marguerite adds, “Plus, I had the confidence that I could handle the job, and a lot of other people had confidence in me too. The fact that I spent eight years as superintendent proves the response was positive.” For her efforts Marguerite was honored as the Georgia School Superintendent of the Year, among other awards.

Marguerite notes that her greatest strength within the school system was her willingness to listen “A lot of people out there just want to be heard. I tried to be as open with people as I could. If you were willing to listen and the other party is willing to listen, most matters could be resolved.”

Listening also played a role in her success during the fourteen years she served as mayor of Waleska. “One of the biggest differences in being the mayor is that it was a small town and the people were my neighbors,” she remarks. “A lot of times being mayor involved inviting people over to sit on my front porch and discuss issues.”

She also loved to walk around the small college town and campus with her constituents and

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listen to their concerns. “I invited people to walk with me and talk about things,” she says.

“That goes back to being willing to listen.”

Like many women, Marguerite also had the job of raising children, in her case, three of them, and mostly by herself. Her husband, Joe Ben Cline, died when her children were four, seven, and thirteen. She says the support from friends, family members, and neighbors significantly helped her raise her family as a working single mother. “I had a lot of help from the Cline family. I cannot stress enough how much the support of my family, friends, and neighbors meant in my being able to raise my children the way I wanted and accomplish the things I did,” Marguerite says.

Marguerite has a long and impressive list of accomplishments and honors, including being chosen as Cherokee Chamber of Commerce First Citizen, receiving the Blue Ridge Bar Association Liberty Bell Award, and earning the Rotary Club of Canton Robert Stubbs Guardian of Ethics Award. She has authored three books, hosted and produced the cable television show Cherokee Profiles, and written a local column.

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Of it all, she speaks humbly and simply: I thank people for believing in me and giving me

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Franklin Neighbors watched a hungry cat scamper behind a garbage truck in hopes of salvaging a few scraps of food. Neighbors discovered that the feline was once an indoor pet for a family that moved and left the pet to fend for himself. Kathy Russell of Dog Days Rescue was contacted for assistance. Kathy immediately fell in love with the cat and named him Franklin, because he was rescued from Franklin Street. Franklin now has a full belly and a few furry brothers and sisters to boss around.

YOUR PETS

Don’t Shop

(left) Sassy (right) Franklin

Franklin immediately after rescue

Cherokee County residents open their homes and hearts by adopting injured and neglected animals. In return the adoptive parents receive unconditional love.

Bailey Kathy Russell and her rescue dog, Bailey. Bailey was abandoned without food or water for two weeks before Dog Days Rescue intervened.

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Piggy and Nibbles

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Guinea Pigs Susan Worsley is the executive director at Angel House, a Canton-based group home for girls between the ages of twelve and twentyone. As an incentive, Susan often offers girls who reach a certain level of privilege the opportunity to adopt a female guinea pig.

Piggy and Nibbles came as a pair, and the girls showered them with love and housed them with the other female guinea pigs.

Shortly thereafter, the girls noticed some overnight snorting among the guineas. An expert was contacted who explained that male guineas snort. Uh-oh! Piggy and Nibbles were males and needed to be separated from the females, to avoid a population explosion. After much successful negotiating, the girls were allowed to keep both Piggy and Nibbles at Angel House, but in their own cage. Late night grazing and snorting is welcomed by everyone in the home.

Left is Allie holding Piggy.

Right is Aleiyha holding Nibbles.

Good Golly, Miss Molly “Our family is complete once again,” says Wayne Touart of Woodstock. He and his wife, Debbie, recently suffered the loss of a dear feline family member and decided to ease their grief by adopting a kitty from Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue in Kennesaw.

Miss Molly is an adorable tabby. “I’d describe her as buff, blond, orange, or ginger,” Debbie says with a giggle. “She was surrendered because of her extreme timid behavior.” As soon as Molly entered the Touart home she zoomed under a bed to hide. Eventually Wayne and Debbie gently moved her to a smaller room and made frequent visits to help the kitten become comfortable with socialization. Molly slowly gained their trust, came out of her Wayne Touart, Debbie Touart, shell, and has made friends with everyone in the home, including and Little Miss Molly their other cat, Missy.

Forty-Three Pounds of Love and Kisses

Meet Quackers Kathy Russell of Dog Days Rescue received an unusual Facebook tag from a neighbor. “There’s a duck in my front yard!” Curiosity took hold, and Kathy went to investigate. Sure enough, there stood a sturdy white duck doused in muck. Clearly he had been someone’s pet, because he was not intimidated by people. Figuring he was lost, Kathy put a blanket over the duck, took him home, and named him Quackers. Realizing that Quackers could not survive in the wild, Kathy reached out to local farms for adoption assistance. Luckily one responded in the affirmative, and Quackers is now enjoying life at his brand-new farm home.

Sadie Bell, a stunning black-and-white lab mix, was born into a family with other pets, including a large, angry female dog. As a puppy, Sadie became a victim of an attack that required countless stitches and a large veterinarian bill. During the pup’s recovery from the incident, her family chose to surrender Sadie to a local rescue shelter, for her own safety.

Quackers and Kathy Russell

Todd and Sharon Jones adopted Sadie Bell when she was nine months old. Although Sadie remains timid and suffers from separation anxiety, she is becoming much more social and is successfully learning verbal commands such as sit, lie down, and stay.

“Sadie is such a blessing,” Sharon exclaims.

“She provides us with lots of cuddles and constant companionship.”

Can You Hear Me Now?

Todd Jones, Sadie Bell, and Sharon Jones, Woodstock, Georgia

Cathie Heck of Canton received a call from a family that wished to surrender a healthy but deaf Great Dane puppy. Cathie opened her home to the twomonth-old pup and named her Georgia. Two years later she weighs in at 160 pounds. As a deaf dog, Georgia understands sign language, can be easily startled when asleep, and suffers from separation anxiety. Like many normal dogs, though, Georgia is a tad stubborn; enjoys irritating her older brother, Beasley (a.k.a. The Grumpy Old Man); and has been compared to a wrecking ball who thinks she’s a lap dog.

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Bountiful Bonds Once upon a time in a fancy pet store there lived a tiny, white West Highland white terrier. A family was drawn to the cute pup and took him home. Unfortunately the family kept the loving soul locked in a crate most days and nights. Having not been trained or socialized, the dog become skittish, irritable, and unpredictable around children, so the family chose to surrender the poor pooch to a shelter. Luckily Alcovy Pet Rescue sprung the guy from the shelter and turned him over to the hands of Westies Rescue of the Southeast in Marietta.

Several months earlier, the Williams family of Woodstock suffered the heartbreaking loss of their two well-loved Westies. Andie Williams was ready to fill the canine-sized hole in her heart by rescuing a needy Westie.

There he was. Stitch! It was love at first sight. Andie and Stitch, then eleven months old, bonded immediately. She took him home, and both her husband and son fell in love with Stitch too. “Stitch is a typical Westie—smart, playful, curious, and with an adorable personality. He’s like a little person that makes us laugh all the time,” Andie remarks.

Andie Williams, Stitch, and Conor

Weathering the Storm Stormy Night, a lab-hound mix, was rescued just as hurricane Irma was about to arrive. The dog weighed thirty pounds, was emaciated, and sustained two breaks in a single rear leg. Because of his condition the dog was unable to eat on his own. After the dog was nursed back to a healthy weight, a veterinarian surgically removed the irreparable leg. Although Stormy Night fully recovered, his anxiety and nervous habits stood between him and an adoptive family.

Anika Lira Freitas of Canton volunteers for Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, a local nonprofit organization. She travels to area schools presenting workshops on animal rescue and pet adoption. “Stormy is a goofy, sweet, and expressive dog with a big heart,” exclaims Anika, who kindly adopted Stormy Night into a family of four other dogs, two of which also have missing legs. Today Stormy weighs sixty-five pounds, loves to play fetch, and is a champion frisbee player. Anika often takes Stormy Night with her when presenting educational workshops.

Puppy Raisers Needed!

Southeastern Guide Dogs (SEGD) is a 501(c)(3) organization that breeds, raises, and trains guide dogs. Once the dogs have been fully trained they are placed with visually impaired people, veterans suffering from PTSD, or other humans requiring the companionship of a hard-working and loyal canine.

Raising and training professional guide dogs takes two years and the help of more than three hundred volunteers in seven states, including Georgia. Puppies begin training when they are just a few days old. At the age of ten weeks the pups are sent “home” to live with volunteer puppy raisers and learn basic obedience, house manners, and socialization. After a year the dogs are returned to SEGD for intense training before being placed with a forever companion.

One creative way SEGD raises money is by offering naming sponsorships.

Recently the Atlanta Braves raised enough money to name two puppies—Hank and Banks. Both dogs will return to the training facility in March to begin their professional guide training.

More than three hundred puppy raisers are needed to keep SEGD helping those in need. To find out what it takes to become a guide-dogpuppy raiser, visit GuideDogs.org or scan the QR code to the right.

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Angel House is the only foster-care home in Georgia that allows pets to be housed with the foster children. The change began years ago when Amber, a child in foster care, found a cat and named it Oreo. Riverstone Animal Hospital sponsored the cat.

Angel House: Fostering Girls and Their Pets

Shortly thereafter, Angel House took in another young woman named Milly, who was very upset. When Susan asked Milly if there was one thing she could bring from home that would make things better, Milly responded, “I’d like to have my cat.”

Susan understands the correlation between the way people treat their children and the way they treat their animals. “Animals are as mistreated as children. Both are a vulnerable population, and pets are even more vulnerable than children, because often no one is observing them. Pets are in the home, and often no one outside that house has any idea what conditions the animals are in.”

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Susan Worsley, executive director of North Georgia Angel House, Canton, says, “If I’m taking children into Angel House, I’m taking their pets too.”

Susan says it is never wise to leave a pet behind when putting children into foster care, because if the kids are not being taken care of, the animals usually aren’t either.

Even children who don’t have pets enjoy the pets at Angel House.

“We teach the girls that animals are much like kids in the foster-care system, because like the children, the pets are leaving a home, need people to take care of them, need services, and ultimately need a permanent living situation.”

Susan and her girls have even gone to the extreme of rescuing stray dogs in the pouring rain. When someone from animal Control arrived, Susan asked that the dogs be brought to Angel House. While the officers were bringing the dogs inside, a hamster in a plastic ball came rolling down the hall and a cat sat on the floor watching intently. One officer said, “Man, it’s like being in Dr. Doolittle.”

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MILLION 275 REASONS

TO TRUST J. THOMPSON ROSS INVESTMENTS

by Cindy Pope, Woodstock Resident

In 2001 Judy Thompson Ross opened an office for a well-known national firm in Canton. When multiple mergers caused that firm to move to Atlanta, Judy declined its Buckhead offer, preferring to start her own business and continue her relationships in Cherokee County.

Today the J. Thompson Ross Investments (JTRI) team manages more than $275 million. Judy Ross has twice been named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor list (including 2020), as well as being selected to Raymond James Leader’s Council within her first year of affiliation with the firm.

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Geri Lanning,

Financial Advisor

Judy Thompson,

Wealth Management Advisor and Branch Manager

Patricia Hayton,

Director of Client Services

Daren Sexton,

Director of Portfolio Management

Lauren Richert,

Client Services Associate

(not pictured) Melody Cook,

Client Services Associate

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At the age of forty-nine, Judy was unexpectedly widowed and has since found joy in assisting others as they navigate life changes. Judy’s passion is to help others; in fact clients have declared her their “financial therapist.”

Judy uses a holistic approach to financial planning and provides honest guidance. “We make ourselves available to solve some of the most complex financial situations,” she explains. “We want to make our clients’ financial lives less stressful.”

The JTRI team has more than eighty combined years of financial market experience. Judy, an accounting graduate of Clemson University, brings to the table a strong working knowledge of the consumer and business banking industry. The director of client services, Patricia Hayton, is a US Navy veteran with a background rooted in maintaining the operations of various financial

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service businesses. Daren Sexton, a graduate of Georgia Southern University, is a seasoned professional in the arena of portfolio management.

With an accounting degree from KSU, financial advisor Geri Lanning began her analytics and forecasting experience by working with the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses for eight years.

The JTRI team works diligently with each client to forge a path for financial success in ways clients may never have considered. “People may feel comfortable with their portfolio strategy,” Judy explains, “yet our team of professionals provide insight into risk and composition to identify how the portfolio best aligns with clients’ lives and goals.”

The JTRI team has clients in Cherokee county and across the nation. “We are a serious local investment firm with a proven track record and outstanding credentials,” Judy states. The team’s attention to each client and its ability to shift gears and quickly provide answers to every question is coupled with the highest level of professionalism and resources. These skills keep J. Thompson Ross Investments at the top of its game.

J. Thompson Ross Investments is considered independent from and not employees of Raymond James.

J. Thompson Ross Investments: Taxation of Investments (Part 2 of 2)

Last time we discussed the important difference between ordinary income and capital gain income as it relates to holding investments. Today we will introduce the term basis—what it is and how it is used to calculate capital gains or losses.

What is basis?

In general, the term basis refers to the amount of your investment in an asset. To calculate the capital gain or loss after selling or exchanging an asset, you must know your initial basis and adjusted basis in the asset.

Initial basis. Usually, your initial basis equals that which you

paid for the asset. For example, if you purchased one share of stock for $10,000, your initial basis in the stock is $10,000.

However, your initial basis can differ from the cost if you did not purchase an asset but rather received it as a gift, inheritance, or in a tax-free exchange.

Adjusted basis. Your initial basis in an asset can increase or

decrease over time in certain circumstances. For example, if you buy a $100,000 house, your initial basis in the house is $100,000. If you later improve your home by installing a $5,000 deck, your adjusted basis in the house might be $105,000.

You should be aware of which items increase the basis of your asset and which items decrease the basis of your asset. See IRS Publication 551 for details.

Calculating your capital gain or loss

Capital gain (or loss) equals the amount of money you obtain on the sale of your asset less your adjusted basis in the asset. For example, assume you had an adjusted basis in stock of $10,000.

If you sell the stock for $15,000, your capital gain will be $5,000.

In addition to your adjusted basis and the amount realized from each sale, you’ll also need to know your holding period, taxable income, and types of assets involved.

Holding period: Generally, the holding period refers to how long you owned an asset. Holding an asset for a year or less constitutes a short-term capital gain or loss. Holding an asset for more than a year constitutes a long-term capital gain or loss.

Tax rates for long-term capital gain income are generally lower than short-term.

Taxable income: Long-term capital gains and qualified

dividends are generally taxed at special capital gains tax rates of 0%, 15%, and 20% (or higher) depending on your taxable income.

Type of asset: The type of asset sold will dictate the capital gain rate that applies, and possibly the steps needed to calculate the capital gain (or loss). For example, the sale of an antique is taxed at the maximum tax rate of 28% even if you held the antique for more than twelve months.

Using capital losses to reduce your tax liability

You can use capital losses from one investment to reduce the capital gains of another. You can also use a capital loss of up to $3,000 against ordinary income per year ($1,500 for married persons filing separately). Also, losses not used this year can offset future capital gains.

Getting help when things get too complicated

Certain asset sales are more difficult to calculate and report than others. To properly calculate your capital gain or loss it is wise to consider seeking the assistance of an IRS publication, an accountant, or other tax professional.

This information, developed by an independent third party, has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but Raymond James does not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. The information contained in this report does not purport to be a complete description of the securities, markets, or developments referred to in this material. Investments mentioned may not be suitable for all investors. The material is general in nature.

Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not provide advice on tax, legal or mortgage issues. These matters should be discussed with the appropriate professional. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, an independent broker/dealer, and are not insured by FDIC, NCUA or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the financial institution, are not guaranteed by the financial institution, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. JThompsonRoss Investments is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. J. Thompson Ross Investments, Judy Ross, A.A.M.S.ÂŽ Wealth Manager Advisor, 3201[www.EnjoyCherokee.com] South Cherokee Lane, Suite 340, Woodstock, GA 30188. 770-345-8008. judy@jtrinvestments.com. . Copyright 2019.

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by Cindy Pope

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“Music soothes the soul� is more than a platitude.

Science bears out that music increases the levels of two mood-boosting hormones in the brain. Jennifer Puckett and Kristi Estes knew the value of music when they opened In Harmony Pediatric Therapy in 2008.

Within nine months the Hickory Flat start-up grew so large it had to relegate clients to a waiting list. uuu

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years later, the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce selected In Harmony as the 2019 Small Business of the Year, and the company moved into a larger, newer building in Woodstock with a variety of rooms for activities, music, and therapy. The local business serves more than two hundred clients a week.

In Harmony Pediatric Therapy is an umbrella clinic housing both Rising Stars Children’s Therapy and Therabeat. Together these organizations serve local children and young adults with special needs. It conducts advanced occupational, physical, speech, and language therapies for clients from birth to twenty-one years of age, but it’s the music therapy for people of all ages that sets In Harmony apart from other therapeutic businesses.

Folks who are not caregivers for children with special needs may not fully understand the resultant stress and strain during an average day.

Caregiving families need access to education, services, support, and therapies that differ from the norm. In Harmony is noticeably a haven for those families from the moment you walk in the door.

Jennifer Puckett, owner of Therabeat and coowner of In Harmony, grins and points toward a large fish tank. “When Kristi Estes and I were building this clinic, I wanted that huge aquarium in the front of the office because kids drop their electronic devises, sit, and watch the fish. We all do. It’s calming.”

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In addition to the calming fish tank, the building is filled with the faint sound of vocal and percussion music, parents chatting like friends in the waiting room, and happy children with their arms outstretched to greet their therapists.

“When clients arrive, we all say hello, make eye contact, and strengthen their communication skills,” explains Jennifer. It is an important beginning to an interactive therapy session.

Each one-hour session is tailored specifically to the needs of the individual child. Some play piano, some sing, some learn to play the guitar, and the list of possibilities is vast. “Music changes your mood,” says Jennifer. The minute children pick up an instrument they feel a wave of excitement. Eventually the children may play that instrument in front of other children and staff members, which demonstrates their growing self-confidence. The reaction children receive from the audience positively feeds their self-esteem and encourages them to continue to grow stronger. When children perform in front of their parents, the world opens up. Proud parents clapping, smiling, and teary-eyed can change the life of a child forever. The children then have the desire to accomplish more. “Each year some of our kiddos perform at Riverfest, in

various school talent shows, and at Crazy Love Coffee House in Roswell,”Jennifer says with a proud grin. Therabeat also hosts two recitals annually in which about seventy clients perform.

Music becomes a springboard to developing life skills. “Our goal is to transfer what we’re working on here into their daily routine,” explains Jennifer. “If we’re working on piano skills and trying to isolate individual fingers, our goal is to make this skill transfer from a piano to a computer, so the person might someday facilitate a job with that skill.” uuu

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uuu Not all clients are assessed with the goal of finding a job, however. Jennifer relays an emotional story a boy who could not tolerate touch—not even the touch of his mother. We will call him Sam for the sake of privacy. After evaluation, Jennifer and her creative staff decided to begin Sam’s therapy with soft, calming music. Therapists swayed soft, silky, see-through scarves to the rhythm of the music and eventually allowed the scarves to touch Sam. Because the scarves were nonthreatening, Sam began to welcome the soft caresses. After some time Sam allowed a scarf to rest gently over his face. At that, Sam’s mother was invited to give her son a kiss. The only thing standing between mother and son were musical notes and a silk scarf.

Magic! It was the first mother-son kiss of their lives.

In Harmony maintains a team of caring, bright, and intelligent women who make a positive impact on the families in our community.

Julianne Rivear (left) and Randy Gravley (right) present the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce 2019 Small Business of the Year Award to Jennifer.

Kristi Estes, co-owner of In Harmony Pediatric Therapy, graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in occupational therapy.

She has specialized training in feeding, therapeutic listening, and rhythmic movement, among other things.

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Sam’s mother was there during the therapy session to see his progress, but parents are not generally required to be present. Often it’s important for the youngsters to be independent from their guardians to give them independence and space to explore. In Harmony understands the importance of keeping families abreast of progress, though, and often it sends parents brief video clips of a session so they can witness the progress being made or so therapists can clarify areas that need more attention.

In addition to educating the children, In Harmony understands the benefit of families helping families.

In Harmony invites parents of new clients to pair up with parents with experience adjusting to life with a disabled child. The organization also helps open the door to a variety of other existing resources. For example, many families are unaware that Medicaid often covers charges for speech, occupational, and physical therapy.

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Friendships formed at Jennifer points out.

As a client is experiencing life-changing interaction with some of the best and most creative professional therapists in the world, parents find comfort in leaning on one another. The calming fish tank is just the start to a productive day to all who enter In Harmony.

Jennifer Puckett, co-owner of In Harmony Pediatric Therapy, graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in music therapy and is a nationally board-certified music therapist. She has specialized training in infant massage and neurological music therapy and is an early intervention therapist as well.

Both Kristi and Jennifer live in Cherokee County and are recipients of Georgia Trend’s Top 40 Under 40 Award and The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce/Enjoy Cherokee Magazine’s Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals Award.

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“Friendships formed at In Harmony last a lifetime.”

“If we’re working on piano skills and trying to isolate individual fingers, our goal is to make this skill transfer from a piano to a computer, so the person might someday facilitate a job with that skill.”

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General Primary Election Day Monday, April 20 is the last day to register for this election.

Tuesday, May 19 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Voting on election day takes place at your polling location only.

Find your polling location at MVP.sos.ga.gov.

Early Voting Options for General Primary Election April 27–May 1 Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Two Locations: Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office, 400 E. Main St., Canton Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street, Bldg. 200, Woodstock

May 4–8 Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Two Locations: Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office, 400 E. Main St., Canton Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street, Bldg. 200, Woodstock

May 9, Saturday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

—and— May 11–15 Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Five Locations: Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office, 400 E. Main St., Canton Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street, Bldg. 200, Woodstock Ball Ground Library, 435 Old Canton Road, Ball Ground Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock

General Election Day Monday, October 5 is the last day to register for this election.

Tuesday, November 3 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Voting on election day takes place at your polling location only.

Find your polling location at MVP.sos.ga.gov.

Early Voting Options for Presidential Primary October 12–16 Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Two Locations: Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office, 400 E. Main St., Canton Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street, Bldg. 200, Woodstock

October 19–23 Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Two Locations: Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office, 400 E. Main St., Canton Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street, Bldg. 200, Woodstock

October 24, Saturday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

—and— October 26–30 Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Five Locations: Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office, 400 E. Main St., Canton Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street, Bldg. 200, Woodstock Ball Ground Library, 435 Old Canton Road, Ball Ground Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock

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The following is a list of seats up for election in 2020:

County Seats Board of Education Chair Board of Education, District 1 Board of Education, District 2 Clerk of Courts Commissioner, District 2 Commissioner, District 3 Coroner District Attorney Magistrate Judge Probate Judge Sheriff Superior Court Judges Surveyor Tax Commissioner

Regional & National Seats U.S. President and Vice President U.S. Senator State Court Judges State Senate, District 14 State Senate, District 21 State Senate, District 56 State House, District 20 State House, District 21 State House, District 22 State House, District 23 State House, District 46

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Make Your Way to Chattanooga

by Angela Chambers

For a memorable getaway a short drive from Cherokee County, consider Chattanooga, Tennessee. Once a dreary industrial city, Chattanooga, called The Scenic City for a good reason, has transformed itself into a must-visit destination with an award-winning aquarium and much more.

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Kristin Brown, travel advisor with Brownell Travel, says, “Chattanooga offers an enjoyable combination of scenic beauty, attractions, restaurants, shopping, and art.”

As for unusual attractions, did you know that “Chattanooga Choo Choo” is more than just a famous song performed by the Glenn Miller Orchestra? It’s a real place!

On June 17, 1953, the last steam train, nicknamed The MacArthur, arrived in Chattanooga and stopped at the Southern Railway Terminal Station. In the early 1970s a group of local businessmen ensured that the building survived the wrecking ball. The renovated building reopened in 1973. The following year it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today the retro building is home to two full-service restaurants, several bars, two live music venues, a comedy club, a distillery, numerous boutiques, and accommodations in either Pullman train cars or traditional hotel rooms.

The Chattanooga Choo Choo is just the tip of the smokestack when it comes to enjoying the city.

The town is loaded with unique things to do, flavors to taste, and places to rest.

What to Do

You can walk around the downtown area, take a shuttle, or grab at two-wheeler at one of the bike stations around town.

If you feel adventurous, the picturesque Riverwalk stretches about thirteen miles along the Tennessee River with a variety of restaurants and activities along the way. The whole city is set up for walking and exploring.

Need a bit of culture? The Hunter Museum of American Art includes works representing nineteenth-century genre painting, American Impressionism, and post-World War II modern and contemporary art.

To get in touch with nature, drive only six miles to Lookout Mountain, where Rock City features massive ancient rock formations, gardens with hundreds of native plant species, and breathtaking panoramas overseeing seven states.

Every entertaining weekend must include a bit of shopping.

Warehouse Row offers local boutiques, chain stores such as Anthropologie, and dining. Shoppers from around the southeast flock to Revival, described as “a purveyor of antiquities, home furnishings, lighting, and luxury gifts.”

Come dream about your future remodel and make full use of Revival’s passionate design consultants.

Chattanooga has a great deal for kids to do as well. We all may know about the Tennessee Aquarium, one of the world’s largest freshwater aquariums, where you’ll want to spend several hours visiting both buildings. You’ll soon see why the Tennessee Aquarium has been rated the best aquarium in America for overall guest satisfaction. The attractions in Chattanooga don’t stop there, though. The city also has an interactive children’s museum, a zoo, and Coolidge Park, which boasts a carousel and water features for play. uuu [www.EnjoyCherokee.com]

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uuu Where to Eat Kristin says, “One of my favorite restaurants is Whitebird.”

Located in The Edwin Hotel, Whitebird is a modernAmerican restaurant that sources from local producers, so it serves the freshest menu selections. Kristin adds, “The cauliflower and mushroom fondue is a must.”

Easy Bistro & Bar is a laid-back French bistro housed in a renovated bottling plant. It has a raw bar and an extensive cocktail list. Its menu offers nods to New Orleans cuisine, but it offers a wide variety of options that are not Cajun. The pappardelle with braised short ribs is worth the visit alone.

The owners of Old Gilman Grill converted a paint-and-varnish store into an innovative American dining experience with a French twist. Located across from the Westin, Old Gilman Grill offers specialties such as grilled Bramlett trout and seared scallops. Classic cocktails are made tableside. Before or after dinner, visit the boutique that features wines from the region.

A trip to the southside of downtown Chattanooga leads to the famous Chattanooga Choo Choo, where a great way to begin the day is with breakfast at The Frothy Monkey. Dine in a renovated portion of the historic Choo Choo hotel. It offers brunch every day until five o’clock and has a coffeeshop for when you need fuel for the day.

Where to Have Cocktails

Named for a tool distillers use to extract and sample small portions of whiskey from aging barrels, Whiskey Thief delivers a wide array of whiskies, along with craft cocktails and beer.

Located on the roof of The Edwin Hotel, Whiskey Thief has indoor and outdoor seating. Don’t miss the views of the city and The Hunter Museum of American Art. Robar is a cozy 1950s-inspired cocktail bar that serves classic cocktails and sharable hors d’oeuvres. It is intimate and professes to provide “craft-quality cocktails the way they were and the way they’re meant to be: satisfyingly simple and refreshingly fresh.”

Where to Stay

With the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River at its front door, the Edwin Hotel is an excellent choice for a weekend stay. The ninety-room luxury boutique hotel is within walking distance of the heart of downtown, including the aquarium and The Hunter Museum. While there, enjoy dinner at Whitebird and drinks at Whiskey Thief and relax in the hotel spa. TheEdwinHotel.com Within walking distance to the top downtown attractions, The Read House is another excellent option. Built in 1972, the hotel recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation.

The feel of the hotel reminds one of the Gatsby era. The Bar and Billiards Room has a speakeasy vibe, and the overall décor is twenty-first century meets the 1920s. Bridgeman’s Chophouse, a steakhouse within the hotel, is a good choice for a fine dining experience. The hotel even offers tours of its haunted room. TheReadHouseHotel.com If you prefer a bigger chain hotel, the Westin is in the heart of downtown Chattanooga. Also within walking distance to the main attractions, the Westin offers the basic amenities of a big property. Dorato Restaurant and Bar offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Alchemy, an upscale bar with indoor and outdoor seating, provides panoramic views of downtown Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain. Marriott.com Yes, Chattanooga is much more than its famous Tennessee Aquarium, but don’t forget to visit it while you’re there. It’s an experience worth repeating many times.

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by Leana Conway

Nestled among tall trees on the edge of downtown Woodstock sits a small cottage transformed into a gift shop—Christine’s Creations. Each cozy corner is filled with unusual, charming, and quirky gifts to feather one’s nest. That house became the setting where two European-rooted strangers became dear friends.

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years ago Trevor Wright, an elegant British man with silver hair and a smashing accent, wandered into Christine’s Creations. As would any true renaissance man, Trevor commenced charming “Creative Christine” with tales of travel and a life welllived. With his baritone voice Trevor quoted Shakespeare’s Macbeth, as one does when talking to beautiful women. “Is this a dagger which I see before me; the handle toward my hand?”

Christine’s Creations was the setting for a budding international friendship. It’s also a destination boutique for art, repurposed furniture, seasonal gifts, and more.

A slender, elegant woman with a Brooklyn accent came from behind Trevor to finish, “Come, let me clutch thee. I have thee not, and yet I see thee still.” The woman was Marita Walsh, the mother of the shop owner. An instant connection sparked; two worlds melded. uuu

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The bearskin hat of a royal guard weighs up to nine pounds and much more when wet.

uuu Marita Walsh’s life began in 1943 in Borstad, Sweden, during the darkest days of World War II. Although Sweden was officially neutral, the country was heavily involved behind the scenes.

“As in spying,” Marita whispers. Marita says people who looked terribly ill came to Sweden to recuperate. No one talked about it, but the pitifully malnourished people had escaped the horrors of Nazi Germany. History.com, the website for the History Channel, says in fact that Sweden did more to assist and save Jews than any other country on the planet.

The TV show Mad Men depicts men in the advertising industry as boozy, misogynist, and cutthroat. Was the show an accurate representation of her experience in the heady days of New York’s creative ad giants? Marita answers, “Yes, but it was worse than the show.

I was hit on constantly. All the men kept liquor in the desk drawer, kept their families in the suburbs, and frequented their corporate apartment in town. They lived two lives, and never the twain met.”

Everything in Sweden was scarce at that time.

For Christmas children received an orange and a few walnuts if they were lucky. Despite the lack of presents, Marita recalls it as a magical time. She reminisces, “One Christmas a secondhand bicycle was found for Tomten (the Swedish word for Santa) to drive in on. The Christmas tree was lit with candles, and the children were aglow with excitement.” Tomten may have thrown back too much Swedish glogg, though, because he hit the Christmas tree and knocked it over, candles and all. “We children were hysterical and terrified that Tomten was going to be chased out of town because he misbehaved.”

Marita worked hard and stuck to the straight and narrow, however. Marita married Ted Walsh, and they lived in Greenwich Village with their daughter, Christine. Greenwich Village was a hive of activity during a time of great social change in the United States. Marita and her family lived one street away from the voice of their generation, Bob Dylan. Ted worked at Eastern Airlines and then American Express, which came with the benefit of world travel. It also came with nineteen moves crisscrossing the country.

When the war was over, eight-year-old Marita moved with her family from Sweden to Brooklyn, where she grew up. It became obvious that she was a natural artist, so after high school Marita earned her bachelor of graphic arts and illustrations from the prestigious Parson’s School of Design and set off to make her mark in the world of advertising.

Years passed, and Marita was wandering around her daughter’s shop In 2012, when she overheard a captivating baritone with an English accent speaking with Christine.

When she glanced toward the pair, Marita sensed he was a renaissance man. Soon she found the gentleman was educated, skilled at many tasks, cultured in the arts, and effortlessly charismatic. Trevor truly is a renaissance man.

Women had difficulty landing a professional job in the 1960s. During those real-life Mad Men days, women brewed and fetched coffee, answered the phones, typed letters, and were considered little more than decorative items in a man’s business world. Marita, however, was poised to put a crack in that glass ceiling.

Born in 1933 in Sheffield, England, Trevor lived the kind of life most of us can only experience on BBC productions of towns in the English countryside. His family all lived close by, with Aunt Meg in the next yard and his grandmother around the corner.

In the 1960s Marita took off for an interview at Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) for a position in the graphic arts department.

With confidence in her heart and a glowing portfolio in her hands, she sat in the waiting room surrounded by male candidates when The Boss came in. He took one look at Marita and screamed, “Why the frick is she here? I said, ‘No fricking women.’” (Except he didn’t say “frick.”)

The Boss stomped into his office and slammed the door. Marita did not get the job.

“In those days you had to accept that type of behavior,” Marita explains. “That’s how things were. You just went on your way and kept trying.”

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Eventually Batten, Barton, Durstine, and Osborn (BBDO), one of the titans of the advertising business then and now, did hire Marita, but only as a mat cutter. Eventually and gradually she worked her way up to the position of assistant art director. Marita worked at BBDO until her husband was transferred.

She then went on to work at RCA, and then she taught at an art school for a time.

Trevor was a young boy in 1939 when World War II began. Nearly eighty years later he still harbors vivid memories of those days. “During the first air raid we went into the cellar. The bombing started, and Mrs. Ward, a neighbor, said in her thick Sheffield accent, ‘I’ve heard when Hitler comes here, he’s going to castrate all the little boys.’”

Trevor set to perform in A Midsummer’s Night Dream in Vero Beach.

“What does that mean, mum?” Trevor says he asked. His mother told him to keep quiet, but his spicy Aunt Meg offered, “It means you’re going to have to wear your sister’s knickers.”

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Trevor on the Modern-day Royals “I’m a royalist,” Trevor Wright states with pride. “The monarchy is important because it keeps us together as a country.” The royal agenda is published in The Times every day so commoners can keep up with the daily duties of the royal family. Trevor also explains that the royals bring a great deal of revenue into the country.

“I like Harry,” Trevor says with a smile. “He seems like a terrific young man, and he has done much for veterans through the Invictus Games he started. All this fuss about his leaving the royal family is just the press creating drama. He simply wants to be married for a bit without all the other stuff.

He’s so far down in the line of succession to the throne that it doesn’t matter.”

uuu On another terrifying night of Hitler’s bombing campaign against the United Kingdom, the Blitz, Trevor and his family hunkered in a community shelter. A neighbor burst into the shelter covered in soot, frantic that the gashouse had been blown up. Scared, Trevor’s grandmother replied, “Nae lad, don’t say that! Me husband works there.” Charles Taylor, Trevor’s step-grandfather, was indeed in the gashouse and spent the night dousing the fire. After the war Charles was presented with a medal of honor by His Highness King George.

As a young survivor of the Second World War, Trevor decided to train as one of the queen’s guards at Buckingham Palace. Trevor says that working as a queen’s guard was interesting, and he loved it. Not only did he see the royal family coming and going regularly, but also each day brought fascinating interactions with the public. Visitors always tried to make him lose his composure and not put a toe out of line. Once, although highly inappropriate, he muttered a plea to a visitor to assist him by tying his bootlace.

Luckily the quartermaster did not catch Trevor’s misstep.

“I was on duty at five-thirty in the morning when the house staff released the queen’s dogs,” Trevor recalls. “All the corgis ran up the hill but one. That dog ran right over to me and sank his teeth into my leg. It hurt like [a son of a gun], but a palace guard must always look perfect and never break expression.” The dog tightened the bite, and Trevor glanced up at the queen’s bedroom window to see if she was looking. A policeman came by and saw Trevor’s predicament. The policeman looked to the window, looked at the dog, and said in a heavy Scottish brogue, “Hit the wee bastard with your gun, lad.” “I never did,” says Trevor. “I was far more worried about what the quartermaster would say about my uniform than I was about a dog bite.”

After two years in service to the crown, Trevor fell into the hospitality business and rose through the ranks from serving guests glasses of wine to managing high-end restaurants. A friend who sold knives needed assistance with his United States territory and turned to Trevor, which eventually led Trevor to move to the States and settle into the hospitality business once again.

He found himself running fine dining establishments.

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Marita Celebrates Her Glass-Ceiling Predecessor Marita Walsh points to the achievements of one of the women she admires, Mary Wells Lawrence, who is now ninety-one. “She is a fascinating woman and one tough cookie,” Marita remarks. Mary Wells Lawrence was the first woman to found and run a major advertising agency and the first female CEO of a company traded on the New York Stock Exchange. “Mary truly broke through the glass ceiling,” Marita says.

Mary Wells Lawrence was responsible for some of the most iconic ad campaigns of her day, including Alka-Seltzer’s “Plop Plop, Fizz Fizz”; Ford’s “Quality is Job One”; and “Flick your Bic.” In 1990 Mary sold her company Wells, Rich, Greene, for $160 million. She also wrote A Big Life in Advertising, a passionate guide to the world of American advertising and all of its quirkiness, brilliance, and craziness.

While working in a high-end Palm Beach restaurant, Trevor was honored to organize a luncheon for Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Among the celebrity diners sat Cary Grant and Gregory Peck. The highlight of the night, however, came when Prince Charles recognized Trevor’s guardsmen blazer and crest. The prince came over and struck up a conversation. Trevor says, “I remember the prince from when he was little, at my days at the palace. The prince was very nice and put everyone at ease. The princess looked gorgeous.”

As a middle-aged man still heavily involved with the hospitality industry, Trevor decided to give the world of acting a try. He studied hard, rehearsed intently, and successfully earned the prestigious Shakespeare Plaque, an award the English Poetry Society bestows on outstanding students.

Playing a wide range of roles for a variety of acting companies kept Trevor in touch with the arts over the years. Anyone lucky enough to spend time with Trevor may be lucky enough to be regaled with one of his competition-winning Shakespearean soliloquies. It will give you goosebumps.

Still, Trevor’s heart was captivated by the love of wine. Eventually he joined the Court of Master of Sommeliers, an educational organization established to set standards in the industry. He earned his Master Sommelier diploma, a prestigious accomplishment, as only 229 master sommeliers exist in the world.

His desire to be near his daughter and two grandchildren brought Trevor to Woodstock. Today he cheers on the Manchester United soccer team and trains students of wine at his condominium in the heart of downtown Woodstock. One story above him lives Marita.

On the day at Christine’s Creations that Marita finished Trevor’s Shakespearean quote, the two became fast friends.

They both hail from Europe, are well-cultured, and find each other’s company captivating. Marita says, “We are good friends and have enjoyed many interesting conversations over the years. Trevor is a kind man. He stops in most days to bring the paper and check on me.”

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LOCAL AUTHORS

Your Favorite

bookmark

The Heart of a Child

Lilly: A Catfish Legacy

Picture Perfect in Cherokee Co.

Filled with anger, a wealthy young man moves to a small town north of Atlanta and takes a job as a construction worker to escape his opulent world. His inner transformation hinges on the help he receives from the townsfolk, the wise advice of a young woman, and the commitment he makes to a child.

Lilly: A Catfish Legacy is the second book in a trilogy. It’s 1974, and Susie Burton and Rodney Thibault—a white girl and black boy— leave the prejudice of South Louisiana and run off to New York to be married, but Susie finds herself alone in the city.

Picture Perfect in Cherokee County contains the photographs of Buddy Alexander, who recorded Cherokee County from the late 1940s to the mid-1970s. It contains two hundred pages of Cherokee County nostalgia, including local businesses, celebrations, activities, civic and social organizations, portraits, schools, and students. Local author Rebecca Johnston wrote the introduction to each chapter.

by Patti Brady

“I couldn’t put it down,” Kim Jordy, proprietress of Tea Leaves and Thyme in Woodstock, says of The Heart of a Child.

“The characters are so real, and you truly feel as if you know them. The story made me laugh as well as cry. A great read.”

An Amazon review states, “This book is a most delightful read. Whimsical and humorous yet thought provoking and inspirational. The characters became my friends, and I felt as though I had my own house . . . in their warm and inviting town. I could not wait to see how the story concluded. I would recommend this book to anyone.”

Patti Brady loves to muse about the extraordinary, the human condition, and Woodstock. Patti and her husband moved to Woodstock in 1980 and raised two sons before she began composing mainstream contemporary stories set in local environments.

Contact Jodi@EnjoyCherokee.com to submit recommendations for Your Favorite Bookmark. Local authors are encouraged to submit a summary, personal photo, and book cover image.

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by Madelyn Bennett Edwards

Four-year-old Lilly comes into Susie’s life to ease her pain and loneliness. The relationship between the two females shape what happens over the next ten years.

Susie continues to write the stories Catfish told her about plantation life and the changes that took place after the abolition of slavery.

Lilly is a story of love and redemption, sacrifice and reward, pain and joy. The legacy of Catfish lives on through Susie and Lilly as they navigate the everchanging world of the 1970s and 1980s— a time when Negroes become African Americans, the Vietnam War creates global havoc, the Nixon White House falls apart, and integration and equal rights make historical impacts on the Deep South.

Madelyn Bennett Edwards is a Louisiana native who lives in Canton, Georgia, with her architect husband, Gene.

by Michael A. Wagner

Frances Alexander and Buddy’s family donated the full collection of photographs (more than 76,000) to the Cherokee County Historical Society in 2004. The collection represents an invaluable resource for Cherokee County, and Picture Perfect in Cherokee County makes it available to the public.

Rebecca Johnston says, “For those who lived here then, his pictures capture perfectly the stuff of memories; for those who were born later or who moved here along the way, Buddy Alexander gives them a glimpse of what once was.”

Picture Perfect in Cherokee County is available at the Cherokee County Historical Society gift shop at 221 East Marietta Street in Canton and online at RockBarn.org. All book proceeds benefit various Cherokee County historical education and preservation programs. $25.00.

MICHELLE

MICHELLE and her husband, David, started Magnetize.ME as a local search-engine-optimization agency with its first customer, “And he’s still our client,” Michelle says with a chuckle. Since 2009 Magnetize.ME has grown from representing one client to working with many local manufacturers, small firms, and a clients across the nation and around the globe. “Magnetize.ME is competitive because I am results oriented,” says Michelle. “I love puzzles and assessing where the competitors of our clients are positioned, which allows us to place our clients strategically on social media.”

When a basement remodeler paid Michelle Edwards $300 to create an algorithm that enabled his business to appear at the top of Internet searches, MAGNETIZE.ME was born.

Clients have told Michelle and David, “You’re the best to work with,” and “You’re the first company I’ve actually worked with that cared about what was happening in my business and helped get us where we needed to be.”

Michelle says helping clients get to where they need to be became the most important aspect of Magnetize.ME, “because we want to do all the right things for our clients.”

Michelle admits to being relentless at getting her clients noticed first during Internet searches, and she keeps fighting to make sure the company’s clients stay there. “The fun part of this job making a positive impact on the success of another person’s growing business,” she relates.

LIVING IN WOODSTOCK Michelle and David moved from Ohio to Woodstock to be close to his parents. “Turns out we love it here,” says Michelle, who once was a happy resident of Manhattan. “I like living in a smaller place where I can walk nearly everywhere, and this is a great community.”

David and Michelle were not only impressed but also inspired by how Cherokee County assists entrepreneurs and incubator companies.

Michelle sees downtown Woodstock as a great example of how a small business grows and matures into something big. “I love the concept of live, work, and play in Cherokee County.”

MAGNETIZE.ME IS ALL ABOUT FAMILY For David and Michelle the same attitude of doing what’s best for their family extends to their contract employees. Michelle credits her former management roles with Disney and Starbucks. “I love managing people and seeing them grow, because it is rewarding and exciting.” She smiles.

“Currently I manage through influence, to help them become the best at what they are doing. I love asking our employees, ‘What do you really want to do?’ and help them move forward to reach those goals.”

Michelle points out that Magnetize.ME clients are as important to her as family. “We want them to feel comfortable enough to contact us any time of day or night.” Michelle says that many of her company’s clients left other SEO agencies because they felt like a number. “Our clients don’t leave us. They stay because they know I want them to be successful.

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Make Something New

St. Patrick’s Day Reuben Soup Soup Ingredients 2 2 1 4 1/2 1/2 2

1/4 3 2 1/2 1 3/4 1 1

tablespoons unsalted butter stalks celery diced small yellow onion chopped cloves garlic minced teaspoon salt plus more to taste teaspoon pepper tablespoons unsalted butter melted cup all-purpose flour cups chicken broth divided cups fat-free half and half warmed cup Russian dressing pound Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed (approximately 3/4–inch cubes) cup sauerkraut drained pound cooked deli sliced corned beef chopped cup shredded Swiss cheese

Begin the Fun

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.

2. Add in celery, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.

3. Cook, stirring often, until the celery is tender.

4. Reduce heat to low.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, flour, and 1/4-cup chicken broth.

6. Slowly whisk mixture into the stockpot and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.

7. Slowly whisk in the remaining 2-3/4 cups chicken broth, half and half, Russian dressing, potatoes, sauerkraut, and corned beef.

8. Increase heat back to medium and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

9. Cover and simmer (you’ll probably need to lower the heat back to low) until the potatoes are cooked, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

10. Remove from heat, stir in shredded swiss cheese until melted, take a taste, and yell, “Erin go Bragh!”

11. Serve with toasted marbled rye bread.

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Crabby Tax Day Penny Pincher Cakes

Lusciously Lemon and Blueberry Bundt Cake

Tartar Sauce Ingredients 1 2 1 1 2 1

cup full-fat mayonnaise tablespoons sweet pickle relish teaspoon Dijon or stone-ground mustard tablespoon minced sweet onion tablespoons lemon juice tablespoon chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Crab Cake Ingredients 1 1/2 1 1 1 1 4 1/2 2 1 1 1 1/4

pound jumbo lump crab meat cup mayonnaise large egg beaten tablespoon Dijon or stone-ground mustard tablespoon Worcestershire sauce teaspoon Old Bay seasoning dashes hot sauce or to taste cup panko breadcrumbs unflavored tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley tablespoon lemon zest teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon white ground pepper cup canola oil Lemon wedges for serving

Begin the Fun

1. Remove any hard or sharp cartilage from the meat.

2. Combine mayonnaise, egg, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Old Bay seasoning in a bowl.

3. Add the crab meat, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, and lemon zest. Gently fold mixture together with your hands until combined. Be gentle with the crab meat.

4. Shape into 6 to 8 crab cakes, about 1/2 cup each, and place on a plate or baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

5. Add 2 tablespoons oil to a large nonstick pan and heat over medium heat. Cook crab cakes until lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add more oil if needed and gently turn over. Cook another 3 to 5 minutes.

6. Serve immediately with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

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Cake Ingredients 1 1 4 1 1/4 1

box lemon cake mix box instant lemon pudding mix eggs cup sour cream cup vegetable oil pint fresh blueberries

Glaze Ingredients

3 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons butter melted juice and zest of 1 lemon

Presentation Details

2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups fresh blackberries 2 cups fresh strawberries

For Cake

1. Thoroughly grease and flour a Bundt pan.

2. In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, and oil.

3. Gently fold the blueberries into the thick batter without bursting berries.

4. Spread the batter evenly into the Bundt pan.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick emerges clean. Remove from oven.

6. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Set on cooling rack until completely cool.

For Glaze

1. In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.

Adding additional powdered sugar can add thickness to the glaze, if desired.

2. Place cooled cake on a serving platter.

3. Drizzle glaze over the cool cake.

Presentation 1.

2.

Immediately before serving, fill the hole in the Bundt cake with a variety of blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries.

Place remaining berries around the perimeter of the cake.

Lazy Leprechaun Steel Cut Oatmeal Oatmeal Ingredients 2 cups milk or water 1 cup steel cut oats

Optional Add-ins 1/2 1/2 1 1

scoop whey or protein powder cup chopped dried fruit teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of fine sea salt

Begin the Fun

Serve with Toppings Fresh or dried fruit Nuts or seeds Brown sugar Maple syrup Local honey Yogurt Cinnamon & sugar Jams or preserves

1. In a small covered container or thermos, combine the milk, oats, and any optional add-ins desired.

2. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for up to 3 days.

3. When ready to serve, stir the oats well. Serve cold, topped with any of the suggested toppings, as desired.

Cheesy Roasted Asparagus Asparagus Ingredients

1 pound asparagus spears, woody ends removed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or 4 cloves garlic, minced) 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper 1/2 cups each shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses

Begin the Fun 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange asparagus on lightly greased baking sheet. Set aside.

In a small bowl mix together olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Drizzle the oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to coat.

Top with cheese. Bake for 10 minutes. Switch to broil until the cheese becomes golden (about 4 to 5 minutes). Serve.

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[Calendar of Events]

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Yoga on Tap (WDSTK)

6

iThink Improv

7

Spring Into Action

8

It’s a Wibit

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It’s a Wibit

Sunday

Friday

Saturday Daylight Savings Time (Spring Ahead!)

March 2020

Sunday

Monday

Reformation Brewery 105 Elm Street, WDSTK 10:00 a.m. $20 (includes a pint) VisitWoodstockga.com/event

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8534 Main Street, WDSTK 8:00 p.m. $5 / $10 Elmstreetarts.org

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Lewis Park; 200 East Bells Ferry 6:30 p.m. $10; all ages welcome PlayCherokee.org

CRPA Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Free PlayCherokee.org

Friday Night Live

Visit Woodstock GA Downtown Woodstock 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Free VisitWoodstockga.com/events

Agpo Ex

CRPA Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Normal Admission Rates PlayCherokee.org

30+ Booths • Live Animals Tractors • Meal Plates Children’s Activities Gardening Classes

Friday, March 27 4:00 - 7:00 pm

CRPA Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Normal Admission Rates PlayCherokee.org

Hickory Flat Fellowship Church 5301 Hickory Flat Hwy, Canton www.CherokeeAgExpo.info | 770-479-1481

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Cooking for Spring

Mystery Trip

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The Sound of Music

Helvetica

Parent’s Night Out

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The Sound of Music

Helvetica

Through the Decades Prom

Kayak and Fish

Yoga on Tap (Canton)

The Sound of Music

Helvetica

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

CRPA–Therapeutic Recreation 7574 Main Street, WDSTK 5:00–6:30 p.m. $25/child PlayCherokee.org Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at: Reinhardt.edu/Falany

Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at: Reinhardt.edu/Falany Cherokee Recreation & Parks Hickory Log Creek Reservoir 8:00 a.m. $40 / $15 if you bring a kayak PlayCherokee.org

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Night Hike

Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 3:00 p.m.

Tickets available at: Reinhardt.edu/Falany

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Silver Roamers Club (Trip) 7:45 a.m. at Boys & Girls Club 8:15 a.m. at Recreation Center $70 members / $80 Non-Members PlayCherokee.org Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8534 Main Street, WDSTK 7:30 p.m. $15 / $18 Elmstreetarts.org

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8535 Main Street, WDSTK 7:30 p.m. $15 / $18 Elmstreetarts.org Reformation Brewery 225 Reformation Pkwy., Ste. 500 10:00 a.m. $20 (includes a pint) VisitWoodstockga.com/event

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8536 Main Street, WDSTK 2:30 p.m. $15 / $18 Elmstreetarts.org

CRPA Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. $15/child advance; $20 at door PlayCherokee.org

Downtown Canton 171 E Main St, Canton 6:00 p.m.

Free FB: Downtown Canton

Bringing You the Best since 1992

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Monday

Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at: Reinhardt.edu/Falany

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St. Patrick’s Day

Atlanta Chamber Players

CASUAL Family Dining

Tuesday

ON THE

Scenic Banks OF THE

Foodie Fun or Spring

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Friday

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CRPA–Therapeutic Recreation 7574 Main Street, WDSTK 5:00–6:30 p.m. $25/child PlayCherokee.org

Featuring Local Rainbow Trout

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8537 Main Street, WDSTK 7:30 p.m. $15 / $18 Elmstreetarts.org

See Saturday, March 14th

Choice Steaks • Fresh Seafood • Ribs RELA X • BREATHE • ENJOY Sun., Wed., & Thurs.

11:30 am – 9:00 pm

Yoga on Tap (Canton)

See Saturday, March 8th

Reformation Brewery 225 Reformation Pkwy., Ste. 500 10:00 a.m. $20 (includes a pint) VisitWoodstockga.com/event

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Liverpool Legends

Helvetica (ASL) ENJ19-09-10-TOCCOA Riverside-QPAD.indd

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Oak Hill & Martha Berry Museum

Saturday

Sunday

Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

It’s a Wibit

Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at: Reinhardt.edu/Falany

Silver Roamers Club (Trip) 8:30 a.m. at Boys & Girls Club 8:00 a.m. at Recreation Center $45 Members / $55 Non-Members PlayCherokee.org

Parent’s Night Out

CRPA Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. $15/child advance; $20 at door PlayCherokee.org

Eggs-traordinary Extravaganza

CRPA Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 2:30 p.m. $10/child PlayCherokee.org

Closed Monday & Tuesday

706-632-7891 • www.ToccoaRiversideRestaurant.com

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8539 Main Street, WDSTK 2:30 p.m. $15 / $18 Elmstreetarts.org

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GAF TIMBERLINE

HDZ ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLES

10/10/19 3

FINANCING & PAYMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Preservation Awards CC Historical Society 1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tickets Available FB: Cherokee County Historical Society

JAMES HARDIE

FIBER CEMENT SHAKES & SIDING

Ag Expo

Farm Bureau 5301 Hickory Flat Hwy, Canton 4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m.

Free CherokeeAgExpo.info

Wing and Rock Fest Fun for the whole family!

600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton 12:00–8:00 p.m. $1 wings wingandrockfest.com

Dr. Suess’ The Lorax Wing and Rock Fest Fun for the whole family! (movie) Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 2:00 p.m.

Adults $10 / Child, Sr. $5 Reinhardt.edu/Falany

Friday & Saturday 11:30 am – 9:30pm

600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton 12:00–6:00 p.m. $1 wings wingandrockfest.com

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PAINTING SERVICES > > > > > >

Interior / Exterior Exterior Repairs Cabinet Refinishing Texture Ceiling Removal Deck Painting / Staining Siding Replacement / Repairs

ROOFING SERVICES > Replace / Repair > Storm Damage > Insurance Claims

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April Fools’ Day

1

Sip and Paint Class

3

iThink Improv

Wednesday

Friday

Flashlight Egg Hunt

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Cherokee Veterans Park 7345 Cumming Hwy. at 7:30 p.m. $10/child PlayCherokee.org

Friday Night Live

Visit Woodstock GA Downtown Woodstock 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Free VisitWoodstockga.com/events

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University Choirs

Women’s Nat’l Olympic Softball

6

It’s a Wibit

SOFTBALL TEAM as they train for the

7

University Jazz

TOKYO GAMES

Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 3:00 p.m.

Tickets available at: Reinhardt.edu/Falany

10

It’s a Wibit

11

Yoga on Tap (Canton)

Saturday

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Sunday

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JigJam 111 Elm Street, WDSTK 7:30–10:00 p.m.

Tickets available at: Elmstreetarts.org

Double Headder Training Twin Creeks Softball Complex 1:00 p.m.

Tickets available at: PlayCherokee.org

Come Watch!!

WOMEN’S NATIONAL

2020

Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at: Reinhardt.edu/Falany

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Friday

Lantern Series

CRPA Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Normal Admission Rates PlayCherokee.org

It’s a Wibit

Wednesday

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CRPA Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. $15/child advance; $20 at door PlayCherokee.org

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Tuesday

Easter

Parent’s Night Out

Holly Springs Barrett Park 10:30 a.m.

Free hollyspringsga.us

Monday

Good Friday

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8534 Main Street, WDSTK 8:00 p.m. $5 / $10 Elmstreetarts.org Reformation Brewery 105 Elm Street, WDSTK 10:00 a.m. $20 (includes a pint) VisitWoodstockga.com/event

Sunday

Passover

Tavern at Towne Lake 1003 Towne Lake Hills East, WDSTK 6:00 p.m., $20/canvas This is NOT a BYOB event

Yoga on Tap (WDSTK) Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday Palm Sunday

April 2020

DOUBLE HEADER

Twin Creeks • April 5 • 1:00

Tickets @ PlayCherokee.org

this is huge

CRPA Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Normal Admission Rates PlayCherokee.org CRPA Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Normal Admission Rates PlayCherokee.org Reformation Brewery 225 Reformation Pkwy., Ste. 500 10:00 a.m. $20 (includes a pint) VisitWoodstockga.com/event

Easter Eggstravaganza Nortside Hospital Cherokee Etowah River Park, Canton 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Free give.northside.com

aster E y p p a H

Tax Day

15

Wednesday

16

Southeastern Railway Museum

17

Cabaret (The Musical)

Legally Blonde

Parent’s Night Out

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Cabaret (The Musical)

Bee Gees Gold

Legally Blonde

Thursday Friday

Saturday

Silver Roamers Club (Trip) 8:00 a.m. at Boys & Girls Club 8:30 a.m. at Recreation Center $60 members / $70 Non-Members PlayCherokee.org Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at: Reinhardt.edu/Falany Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7301 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at Reinhardt.edu/Falany

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8535 Main Street, WDSTK 7:30 p.m. $15 / $18 Elmstreetarts.org Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7305 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at Reinhardt.edu/Falany

CRPA Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. $15/child advance; $20 at door PlayCherokee.org Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8536 Main Street, WDSTK 7:30 p.m. $15 / $18 Elmstreetarts.org

Higher & Higher

Brother Brown & Soul Reunion 171 E Main St, Canton 8:00 p.m.

No Ticket Info Available CantonTheatre.com

Garland Mtn. Day Hike Yoga on Tap (Canton) Cherokee Recreation & Parks 1411Garland Mtn. Way, Waleska 9:00 a.m. $10; all ages welcome PlayCherokee.org

Reformation Brewery 225 Reformation Pkwy., Ste. 500 10:00 a.m. $20 (includes a pint) VisitWoodstockga.com/events

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Cabaret (The Musical) Legally Blonde

23

Taste of Woodstock

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Cabaret (The Musical) Legally Blonde Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7303 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at Reinhardt.edu/Falany

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8538 Main Street, WDSTK 7:30 p.m. $15 / $18 Elmstreetarts.org

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MUST Spring Giving Gala

Cabaret (The Musical)

Farm. Fresh. Market.

Legally Blonde

Sunday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7302 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 3:00 p.m.

Tickets available at Reinhardt.edu/Falany

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8537 Main Street, WDSTK 2:30 p.m. $15 / $18 Elmstreetarts.org

Elm Street Village Green 809 Market Street, WDSTK 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Tickets are 50 cents each FB: Taste of Woodstock

Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7304 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska Must Ministries, 15th Annual Renaissance Waverly Hotel Atlanta 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Tickets and sponsorships available Reinhardt.edu/Falany MustMinistries.org City of Woodstock 665 Elm Drive, WDSTK 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Free VisitWoodstockGA.com/event

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8539 Main Street, WDSTK 7:30 p.m. $15 / $18 Elmstreetarts.org

Etowah River Park 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton 12:00–8:00 p.m.

FB: BBQ and Brews Canton

Sunday

Atlanta Chamber Players Monday, March 16

Liverpool Legends Sunday, March 22

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Movie Sunday, March 29

University Choirs Sunday, April 5

University Jazz Tuesday, April 7

Cabaret, The Musical Bee Gees Gold Saturday, April 18

Cabaret (The Musical) Legally Blonde (ASL) Falany Performing Arts Ctr. 7305 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska 3:00 p.m.

Tickets available at Reinhardt.edu/Falany

March 13-15

April 17-19; 24-26

BBQ and Brews

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Sound of Music, The Musical

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8540 Main Street, WDSTK 2:30 p.m. $15 / $18 Elmstreetarts.org

www.reinhardt.edu/falany (770) 720-9167