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October 2018

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Burns Law Group

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Special Effects Makeup

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Cyberbullying

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.......................... Perspective

.............................. Calendar

............... Ball Ground Minute

................... Sheriff Reynolds

................... Senator Speaks

............... Community Partner

....... Summer Concert Photos

......................... Artist Profile

........................ Book Review

................ Canton First Friday

.................... Ribbon Cuttings

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“Healing is the journey.

The destination is yourself.’’

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. One in three women and one in seven men have been abused physically, mentally, and/or spiritually. Years of abuse can take its toll. It is quite possible someone you know today has been a victim or survivor of this dreadful social issue. Often, those who have not been in such a situation find it difficult to understand or empathize with those who have been or are currently in this predicament. When you discover their triggers, do what you can to help them avoid those situations. What we can do for each other is show kindness, compassion, and love. The more we learn to love each other, the more we can help heal this crazy world together.

By embracing what we fear most, opening what was closed, softening what has hardened our heart to where it can beat gently again, only then can healing begin. Of course, those walls were built instinctively to defend us from our fears, may have taken years to build, and may take time to tear down. What can be done now is to swing our proverbial doors wide open, embrace the challenge to push past our own personal judgment, and get our emotions in check. Then, we can strengthen our resolve, gain a more accurate perception of what makes up our fear, pain, and wound, and get down to the business of alleviating

the problem rather than simply masking the symptoms.

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here are times in each of our lives when we feel like we’re stranded in a month of Mondays. The day-to-day dilemmas, drama, and dredge grip us at our ankles, pull on our hearts, and seem to make our mind wander off in any number of directions. Without the blessing of understanding friends who can see through our pride, point out that it’s okay to hurt, and offer their support, we may often find ourselves playing possum, retreating into our shell, or just building up those walls.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jessica Asbell, Cyndi Braun, Mary Kay Buquoi, Jyl Craven, James B. Depew, Joshua Fuder, Will Goodwin, Corey Harkins, Lisa-Marie Haygood, Karen Jordan, Marsha Malone, Atiya King, Vicki Knight-Mathis, Rod Metcalf, Pete Mitchell, Tim Morris, Vishant Nath, Michael Petrosky, Frank Reynolds, Mark Sagaas, Sen. Bruce Thompson

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Dumpster Day — On the first Saturday of each month, City of Canton residents may dispose of trash, unwanted items, up to ten tires per resident, and recycle many electronics free of charge. Please bring proof of residency when dropping off items. Visit the website for a full list of acceptable items. 8:00am-2:00pm, City Hall, 151 Elizabeth Street, Canton. 770-704-1554. CantonGa.gov Waleska Farmers Market — Each Thursday through November 2, enjoy homegrown produce and handmade arts and crafts. 9:00am-1:00pm, Heritage Fellowship Baptist Church, 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Waleska. 404-805-7468. Facebook.com/ WaleskaFarmersMarket Farmers Market at River Church — Every Tuesday through November, check out locally grown, fresh produce and other delicious options. 2:00-6:00pm, River Church, 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. 770-485-1975. Facebook. com/Farmers-Market-at-RiverChurch-390585127816595/ Holly Springs Young Professional Experience (HYPE) — On the first Tuesday of each month, young in age, young in your profession, or young at heart — doesn’t matter. Meet at Holly Springs’ newest coffee shop for a cup of coffee and some laid-back networking with local professionals. 7:00-8:00am, The Coffee Vineyard, 2800 Holly Springs Parkway, Suite 100, Holly Springs. 770-345-5536. Genesis XXIV Juried Art Show — Through Oct. 25, enjoy art works from various genres by local artists. TuesdayFriday 11:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 12:00-5:00pm, Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton. 770-704-6244. CherokeeArts.org

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Little Shop of Horrors — Reinhardt University’s fine arts in musical theatre students will perform this classic musical. ThursdaySaturday 7:30pm, Sunday 3:00pm, Reinhardt Black Box Theatre, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska. 770-7209167. Reinhardt.edu

Canton First Friday “Jeep Night” — Bring the whole family to enjoy this fun themed event. Canton First Friday is a monthly block party, sponsored by the Canton Main Street Program. There will be food trucks, live music by Skipper Grace, local shopping, and all that downtown Canton has to offer! 6:009:00pm, downtown Canton. 770-704-1548. CantonGa.gov

The Great Lake Allatoona Clean-Up — Come volunteer to help with this shoreline clean-up, and enjoy a volunteer appreciation picnic, educational expo, and entertainment following the cleanup. 9:00am-2:00pm, Riverside Park Day Use Area, 513 Allatoona Dam Road S.E., Cartersville. LakeAllatoonaAssoc.com

Holly Springs Autumn Fest — Stay all day, and enjoy local arts and crafts from over eighty unique vendors, food trucks, local singers, bands, and dance companies, and a free kids’ zone complete with a rock climbing wall, double bungee trampoline, carnival games, face painting, and so much more! FREE to park, enter, and enjoy the kids’ zone! 10:00am-5:00pm, Barrett Park, 120 Park Lane, Holly Springs. 770-345-5536. HollySpringsGa.us

Gardeners Seminar — UGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteers of Cherokee County will present a seminar

on “Concrete Planters.” You will learn the secrets of hypertufa containers and go home with your own masterpiece. There is a $10 materials fee. Class size is limited; registration is required. 10:00am, Senior Services Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. 770-721-7803. UGE1057@uga.edu

River Church Pork and Torque Car Show and BBQ — $5 to show and $15 to compete in the car show, multiple classes with 25+ trophies awarded. The show is open to any car, truck, or motorcycle. BBQ, hot dogs, sides, sweets, and drinks will available for purchase at family-friendly prices. All proceeds will go to provide Christmas presents to group home foster kids through Act Together Ministries. 9:00am-3:00pm, River Church, 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. 770-265-6601. ZachNix74@gmail.com

Touch-a-Truck — This is a FREE event. Let your child put his/her imagination in gear and go! Kids will have the opportunity to climb aboard and get behind the wheel of their favorite vehicles, learn from their operators, and meet some of their hometown heroes. 10:00am-2:00pm, Cherokee County Fire and Training Facility, 3985 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs. 770-924-7768. CRPA.net

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Downtown Canton Farmers Market — Each Saturday in October, shop for great locally grown produce and handcrafted goods. 9:00am1:00pm, Cannon Park, 130 E. Main Street, Canton. 770-704-1549. CantonGa.gov

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Georgia Clay Council Exhibit — This exhibit will be open Tuesday-Friday 11:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 12:00-5:00pm, Cherokee Arts Council Gallery, 94 North Street, Canton. 770-704-6244. CherokeeArts.org

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Polo for Parkinson’s Fundraiser — In addition to an exciting polo match, lunch will be provided by ‘Cue BBQ, and there will be an open bar (beer, wine & champagne), silent auction, raffles, champagne divot stomp, and a “Best Hat” contest. 1:00pm, Chukkar Farm Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta. 770314-3735. ChukkarFarmPoloClub.com

CCEF Golf Classic — This is an annual fundraiser for the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. All players receive breakfast, lunch, dinner, player gifts, and sponsor gifts. Registration 8:00am and Shotgun Start 10:00am, BridgeMill Athletic Club, 1190 Bridge Mill Avenue, Canton. 404-683-0182. CherokeeCountyEducationalFoundation.org

Chanticleer — Since Chanticleer began releasing recordings in 1981, the group has sold well over a million albums and won two Grammy awards. They are known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for their seamless blend of twelve male voices ranging from soprano to bass as well as their original

9 20th Annual Candlelight Vigil Join Cherokee Family Violence Center on October 9 at the Cannon Park Gazebo to light a candle in remembrance of all who lost their lives to domestic violence. Lighting a candle acknowledges the tragedy of a life cut short, but also empowers survivors with a physical representation of your support for zero tolerance for violence in the home. 7:00pm, Cannon Park Gazebo, 130 East Main Street, Canton. CFVC.org

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The Great Pumpkin Fest — Enjoy just over a one-mile fun run (begins at 9:00am, $15 registration fee includes a T-shirt), a bounce house, rope maze, petting zoo, craft show, DJ, food trucks, antique tractors, lawn games, face painting, and a hayride. You can even bring your own pumpkin to launch from a trebuchet! 10:00am-2:00pm, Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway, Canton. 770-924-7766. CRPA.net

13 interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz and popular genres, and contemporary composition. 7:30pm, Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska. 770-720-9167. Reinhardt.edu

9th Annual Fields of Faith — Cherokee County Fellowship of Christian Athletes will present this student-to-student ministry event in which students from across the county will come together. 7:00-9:00pm, Tommy Baker Field at Cherokee High School, 930 Marietta Highway, Canton. FieldsOfFaith.com

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Are We All on Board? — Enjoy the world premier of this cruise ship comedy written by Steve Miller and presented by Broadway Bound Productions. Friday and Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm, Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main Street, Canton. 770-720-2698. BroadwayBoundProductionsInc.com

Dinner on the Ground at Brown Farm — Enjoy this rare opportunity to tour 1838 Brown Farm. There are only 100 tickets available, $125 per person, which includes local farm dinner and drink pairings, a live auction, and dancing. 5:00pm, 770-345-3288. RockBarn.org

Toonigh Baptist Church Homecoming — Celebrate 110 years with a special service, events throughout the day, and dinner. 10:30am, 4999 Old Highway 5, Canton. 770-9282491. ToonighBaptistChurch.org

A Novel Idea — October is the perfect month for a few scary stories. So what scares you? How about when the dead just won’t shut up? Come meet a real psychic who talks to ghosts.

The cafe has sandwiches, salads, and desserts. BYOB. Door prizes will be given away! This event is FREE and open to the public. 7:00-9:00pm, East Main Cafe (inside Audio Intersection), 210 E. Main Street, Canton. 770-670-9333. Marsha. Cornelius@hotmail.com

Coffee & Connections — This event provides the Chamber’s newest members with the opportunity to learn more about the Chamber, its programs, and benefits. Committee activities and volunteer opportunities are highlighted. Attendees also learn about their fellow new members. 9:00-10:00am, Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton. 770-345-0400. CherokeeChamber.com

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A Firm Foundation in Watercolor — This is a three-day workshop instructed by Elly Hobgood. The class fee is $285 and does not include supplies. 12:30am4:30pm, Cherokee Arts Council Gallery, 94 North Street, Canton. 770-704-6244. CherokeeArts.org

Volunteer Aging Council (VAC) Fundraising Luncheon — Support VAC programs, and get a wonderful lunch for only $5.00! Bring a friend, coworker, family member, or yourself, and enjoy a tasty lunch while supporting the seniors and veterans of Cherokee County. Stay and eat, or pick up and go. RSVP the location, so the amazing chefs can be prepared for all who come to support. 11:30am-1:00pm, The Oaks at Towne Lake, 4580 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. 678-230-4067. VACCherokeeGa.org [continued on page 8]

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SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org BALL GROUND 435 Old Canton Road, Ball Ground, 770-735-2025 HICKORY FLAT 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton, 770-345-7565 R.T. JONES 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy., Canton, 770-479-3090 FALL FARM TRUCK CANVAS PAINTING October 8, 6:00pm, Hickory Flat Out-of-the-Box Art Studio will help you create beautiful canvas fall paintings! Materials are provided. This is for ages 15+. VR EXPERIENCE — TOMBS OF EGYPT October 8, 4:00pm, R.T. Jones Drop in to explore the tombs of Egypt using virtual reality headsets (Rated “E” for Everyone). VR EXPERIENCE — FANTASTIC BEASTS October 11, 4:00pm, R.T. Jones Get hyped about the new Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald movie with a magical virtual reality experience (Rated “E” for Everyone). FIRST PHANTOMS — GHOSTS IN THE WHITE HOUSE October 11, 7:30pm, Ball Ground Discover how supernatural phenomena frightened First Families throughout the years in the nation’s most famous residence. Paranormal Georgia Investigations will present information about several of these otherworldly happenings. This is for all ages. HANDS-ON SCIENCE Grades 3-5 October 11, 3:00pm, Ball Ground Grades K-2 October 25, 3:00pm, Ball Ground Discover the wonders of science through hands-on activities and exploration. Refreshments are provided. ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SWAG BUNKER October 13, 3:00pm, Ball Ground Celebrate Walking Dead Day by picking up swag based on the hit comics! Try your hand at the zombie foam dart challenge! Enter raffle tickets to win a Walking Dead poster! This is for all ages. BOOK CLUB October 15, 10:30am, Ball Ground Join book club members as they discuss their impressions of Origin by Dan Brown. JUST CODE! October 15, 6:00pm, Hickory Flat Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to interact with

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Raspberry Pis and Sphero SPRK+ robots! This program is sponsored by the Cherokee County Teen Advisory Board. MANGA CLUB October 16, 5:00pm, Hickory Flat Teens are encouraged to read and discuss different manga series and related topics. This program will encourage reading and group discussion in a fun and innovative way. Refreshments (and manga) are provided. MUSIC AND MOVES October 17, 10:30am, Hickory Flat Get moving and grooving with Go Noodle! It’ll be a dance party to remember! Experience parachute play, music, gross motor skills, and storytelling in one action-packed hour! HORROR AWAITS! DUNGEONS & DRAGONS October 20, 12:00pm, R.T. Jones Take a seat at the table, grab some dice, and step into the boots of a hero for this monthly Dungeons & Dragons game! In this special Halloween edition, explore the classic Castle Ravenloft. Beginners are welcome! All materials are provided, or you may bring your own. This is for ages 12+. THE CANTON ECLECTIC READERS October 22, 6:00pm, R.T. Jones This month’s book for unconventional readers is Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon. CODING CLUB October 24, 5:00pm, R.T. Jones Aspiring and experienced coders alike are welcome! Share your skills, ideas, or learn the basics. Bring your own gear, or use one of the library’s Raspberry Pi computers. This is for ages 12+.

Regional Issues Awareness — This event focuses on topics that affect not only Cherokee County and its residents, but the region as well. Breakfast is provided. 8:00-9:30am, The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. 770-345-0400. CherokeeChamber.com

Too Marvelous for Words, A Celebration of Nat King Cole Starring Keith David — Featuring a full jazz group plus strings, this show is a joyful, swinging, and theatrical journey into the music and life of one of America’s greatest artists. 7:30pm, Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska. 770-720-9167. Reinhardt.edu

6th Annual Georgia Zombie Fest and Halloween Extravaganza — A Zombie Response Unit show, Little Zombie Zone, live music, food trucks, craft beer, costume contests, brain eating contests, Zombie Transformation Station, and other vendors will be present at this spooky-fun event that raises funds for Cherokee FOCUS. 3:00-9:00pm, downtown Woodstock, 770-345-5483. GeorgiaZombiefest.com

Hero Hike & Bike — Hike, jog, or bike this course as many times as you can during the time allotment to honor veterans. 9:00-11:00am, Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. 404-9092976. The4Johnstones@gmail.com

HALLOWEEN BASH! October 25, 4:00pm, R.T. Jones Calling all kids! Come dressed in your Halloween costume, bring a bag for collecting goodies, and join in fun carnivalstyle games and activities! Children must be accompanied by an adult. WIZARDING WORLD TRIVIA NIGHT October 29, 6:00pm, R.T. Jones Wear your Hogwarts house colors with pride, and put your magical mind to the test for prizes! Decorate your own pretzel wand to snack on. This is for ages 9+.

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Etowah River Clean-Up — Be sure to wear old clothes and shoes, and head out to volunteer at this important event! Gloves, breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided. 9:00am1:00pm, Upper Etowah River Alliance Office, 180 McClure Street, Canton. 770-479-1813 x246. CCWSA.com

Cherokee County Family Fun Day and Children’s Safety Expo — This event features local law enforcement and firefighters, a healthy kids zone, face painting, bounce house, pumpkin decorating, and more, FREE! 10:00am2:00pm, Brown Park, 251 E. Main Street, Canton.

Ball Ground Spooktacular and Movies in the Park Trick-or-treat in the park, then enjoy a FREE viewing of The Haunted Mansion, sponsored by Ball Ground Main Street. Trick-or-treat from 4:00-8:00pm; the movie begins at 8:00pm, Ball Ground City Park, Ball Ground. 770-735-2123.

BBQ trucks, trick or treating, ghost tours, a kids’ area, and much more! 4:0010:00pm, Brown Park, 130 E. Main Street, Canton. RevivalSouth.com

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Reinhardt University Opera — The University Opera program develops and prepares students for professional roles in opera. Students must go through demanding training to develop their voices for this career. 7:30pm, Reinhardt University, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska. 770-7209167. Reinhardt.edu

Trick-or-Try-It — Enjoy the Cherokee County Aquatic Center and its fun events and amenities for FREE! There will also be giveaways! 1:003:00pm, Cherokee Aquatic Center, 1200 Wellstar Parkway, Canton. 678-880-4760. CRPA.net

Trunk or Treat 5K/1K — Presented by Advanced Manual Therapies, this early Halloween celebration allows you to get your cardio in at the same time! The race will be followed by a Halloween party with food, yummy treats, face painting, and lots of vendors that little ones can visit for trick or treat. Dress in costume for a chance to win cool prizes! 5:30pm, Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. Active.com

BBQ, Brews, and Boos — There will be lots of vendors, music,

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you will win an adult annual pass. Cherokee Aquatic Center, 1200 Wellstar Parkway, Canton. 678880-4760. CRPA.net

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Snores & Smores — Bring a tent and all sleeping supplies for this fun camp out! Hot dogs, smores, an outdoor movie, and breakfast are included in the registration fee. Pre-registration is required, $30 per person. 5:00pm-after breakfast the next morning, Fields Landing Park, 600 Fields Landing Drive, Canton. 707-924-7768. CRPA.net

Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast — These meetings offer both current and future Chamber members the opportunity to conduct business and network with more than 200 fellow business leaders. 7:00am, Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. 770-345-0400. CherokeeChamber.com

Reinhardt Wind Ensemble — The Reinhardt University Wind Ensemble is comprised of advanced and versatile musicians who perform the finest large ensemble and chamber music literature, including world premiere performances from today’s most innovative and exceptional composers. 7:30pm, Flint Hall at the Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska. 770-7209167. Reinhardt.edu

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Turkey Swim Competition — This is a fun, friendly competition between lap swimmers to see who can swim the farthest during the month of November! A log is maintained at the lifeguard station. Last year’s winner is not eligible to win. There is no cost for participating, but if you swim the most,

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Catfish Moon — This is a charming Southern comedy about the friendship of three old friends. Friday and Saturday 8:00pm, Sunday 2:30pm, Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main Street, Canton. 770-591-0282. CherokeeTheatre.org

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Cherokee Arts Center Members’ Art Show — Art Center members’ art from various genres will be showcased in the gallery. There will be an opening reception on Nov. 2 from 6:00-8:00pm. TuesdayFriday 11:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 12:00-5:00pm, Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton. 770-704-6244. CherokeeArts.org

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Do I Need Life Insurance? Purchasing a new home [HomeLife] or car is an exciting time. You can see the excitement in the new owners’ eyes. Finally, all their hard work has paid off, and now they have a new home, new car, or a new boat to show for it. Life seems to be going well, and the family could not be happier. But what happens if Dad dies unexpectedly, who will pay for the new house? How much will the funeral cost? How will Mom pay for the kids to do travel sports when she has not worked since the kids were born? Will she have to sell the house, get a job, change the entire standard of living for the family? If Dad made the decision to buy life insurance, then most likely the answer is no. If you’re wondering if life insurance is right for you, ask yourself the following questions:

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By Marsha Malone

If I died tomorrow, how would my family be impacted financially? How will my family afford the home we’ve worked so hard to provide? Will my family have the money to manage the cost of daily living and cover my final expenses? Without insurance protection, will I leave my family in debt or at financial risk?

Life insurance proceeds may help your loved ones replace the income they depend on from you. At its most basic, life insurance may help you keep your final expenses from being a burden on those you leave behind — one of the greatest gifts you can give to those you love. If you haven’t completed a life insurance analysis, it would be wise to work with an insurance provider who will make sure you have the coverage you need. You

can’t guarantee that you will always be around to provide for your family, but life insurance will help protect your family’s financial security should something happen to you.

Marsha Malone is an insurance agent with Farmers Insurance, 9266 Knox Bridge Highway, Suite 300, Canton. 770-479-6939. FarmersAgent.com/ mmalone1

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The History of Ball Ground’s 1930s Downtown Ball Ground

By Karen Jordan

all Ground has always been a thriving, close-knit community throughout its 135 years of existence. That’s because Ball Ground has always been comprised of hardworking people who care about where they live, work, and play. Local people started businesses, which provided jobs for those who didn’t have transportation to drive anywhere else.

work, the grocery store, the post office, the bank, school, or anywhere else you needed to go.

Being just down the road from Tate, GA, the Roberts Marble Company, the Consumers Monument Company, and the Ball Ground Monument Company provided many jobs for the locals. The Harris Lumber Company, Stancil Manufacturing, Ingram Trucking, Citizens Bank, and the Ingram Motor Company also provided many jobs, just to name a few. Only in small-town America could you walk to

Looking back through the minute books of council meetings from days past, Ball Ground has been blessed with men and women who cared enough to take time out of their busy lives to meet once a month to discuss the business of the town. Today, the council meets to make decisions that are in the best interest of Ball Ground residents on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00pm.

If you have visited Ball Ground in recent years, you know things have changed. Not one of the previously mentioned businesses exists today, but Ball Ground is still the place to be, and it is rich in history.

Like the foundation of a home, the foundation of Ball Ground requires constant maintenance to keep it strong and functioning. Mayor Rick Roberts, along with Council Members John Byrd, Frank Homiller, Mickey O’Malley, Lee Prettyman, and Andrenia Stoner, continue to build on the foundation started by their forefathers in 1883. Together, they have a total of 115 years of experience, which is a commendable amount of time and dedication to Ball Ground. During Ball Ground’s 135th Anniversary Celebration on September 29, the Ball Ground Historical Society, along with Mayor Rick Roberts and the City Council, highlighted these bygone businesses in a display of photos and relics at the Community Center. Many residents enjoyed the stroll down memory lane.

Karen Jordan is the city clerk for Ball Ground. 215 Valley Street, Ball Ground. 770-735-2123. CityOf BallGround.com

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LOCK YOUR DOORS

TI PS TO HELP

It sounds simple, but theft is one of the most common crimes in Cherokee County. Do not leave your home or vehicle unlocked. Thieves are generally opportunists and look for unlocked doors. This is particularly true in neighborhoods where there are ample opportunities to take someone else’s valuables. Rural areas can expect more thefts of ATVs and tools left in sheds.

By Sheriff Frank Reynolds

ach year, the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office (CSO) completes an annual report of the previous year. The report contains detailed information from each division within our organization, which can range from criminal activity to community outreach programs. We use this statistical data to monitor trends in criminal activity and where to best reallocate our resources to better serve our community. Although our Uniform Patrol Division (UPD) conducts high-visibility patrolling techniques to deter criminal activity, we simply cannot be in all places at all times. As a result, we often respond to property crimes that have already occurred. Unfortunately, many of these crimes were preventable. Here are a few simple things you can do to minimize your chances of becoming a victim of a crime:

MONITOR YOUR CREDIT Fraud and identity theft is a problem that is ever-increasing. Many of the scams are very convincing and may cause someone to make a costly mistake. These crimes can be difficult to investigate.

Have a reputable company monitor and track your credit. There are several companies that offer this service. A credit monitoring service can alert you if someone is using your personal information to open fraudulent accounts in your name.

Another recent scam is when someone portrays him/herself as a representative with the Sheriff’s Office or the courthouse. The scam artist will tell the victim there is an active warrant for his/her arrest, but he/she can pay a fee to avoid going to jail. This is a rather sophisticated scam using real names from the CSO, judges, and elected representatives. The Sheriff’s Office and the courthouse will never ask you to send money. If you are in doubt, call the phone numbers listed on CherokeeGaSheriff.org. Never use a phone number provided by the scam artist.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Although violent crimes do occur in our community, our statistical data indicates these numbers are much lower than other metropolitan counties. The CSO recently dedicated an area at each patrol precinct for public/consumer transactions. Each location is marked with a designated parking area that is monitored with video surveillance and proper lighting. If you would like to know more information on how we can best serve you, please reach out to any of our precinct commanders at the following locations. Together, we can make a difference.

When practical, use your credit card at the gas pump instead of your debit card. A growing trend for criminals is to steal your debit information by placing a device over the actual card reader. Credit cards offer more protection, and those accounts are typically insured.

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9550 Bells Ferry Road Canton JBAnderson@cherokeega.com

9253 Freehome Highway Canton DWSimmons@cherokeega.com

Although our stats were down last year, the CSO experienced 861 reports of theft by taking and 281 reports of entering auto. Additionally, we reported 52 cases of commercial burglaries and 311 residential burglaries.

Also, try to use the pumps that are closer to the business entrance.

7675 Vaughn Road Canton JTShinall@cherokeega.com

100 Ridge Mill Court Acworth MMAnderson@cherokeega.com

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9081 Fincher Road Waleska CJMcLeod@cherokeega.com

Frank Reynolds is the sheriff for Cherokee County. 678-493-4100. CherokeeGa-Sheriff.org

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7545 Main Street Woodstock TKPinyan@cherokeega.com

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Chamber Recognizes Winners of Mayors’ Recycling Challenge The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green Committee has concluded their Seventh Annual Mayors’ Recycling Challenge, which challenged cities in Cherokee County to encourage their residents to recycle during the months of June and July. Santek Waste Services of Georgia and Waste Management partnered with the Chamber on this event. The winning cities for total pounds recycled, most pounds collected per capita, and the highest percentage increase over last year were recently awarded. The City of Woodstock collected the most recycling, which totaled 508,000 pounds, followed by City of Canton with 348,280 pounds, Waleska with 86,100 pounds, and Ball Ground with 61,720 pounds. The combined total collected by all cities was 1,004,100 pounds.

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For the seventh consecutive year, Waleska collected the most recycling per capita with 97.95 pounds per resident, which was determined based on 2017 U.S. Census population estimates. Canton was recognized for having the highest percentage increase of collected recyclables over the previous year. This year, Canton collected 348,280 pounds, which is an 11.6 percent increase over last year’s 312,080 pounds. The mission of the Chamber’s Going Green initiative is to encourage the community to implement green practices that conserve community resources while helping businesses thrive. To learn more about the Chamber’s Going Green efforts, or to participate in upcoming events, visit CherokeeChamber.com, contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400, or email Jessica@CherokeeChamber.com.

Congratulations to our October “7 Differences” winner,Barbara Melanie Hull! Tugman! Congratulations to our September contest winner,

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Community Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Becomes Class 2 Fire Department Recently, Fire Chief Tim Prather presented the results of the Insurance Services Office (ISO) review of the Cherokee County Fire Department (CCFD). The CCFD review was conducted earlier this year. Effective December 1, 2018, the CCFD’s new Public Protection Class will be Class2/2Y. Prather emphasized that the credit for this success is to be given to his entire department. “It took each and every one of us working together and doing our part to reach this accomplishment. This is huge and history-making for Cherokee County Fire,” stated Prather. “The ISO schedules to review all fire departments every three years. In general, the ISO, has a classification system of Class-1 through Class-10. Class-10 is basically an area where fire suppression capabilities do not meet any kind of minimum requirement of ISO, where the Class-1 is the best rating that can be achieved. There are approximately 46,000 fire departments in the United States. Approximately 242 departments have achieved the Class-1 status, and just over 1,325 departments have obtained a Class-2. Cherokee County Fire now ranks in the top four percent of fire departments nationwide,” said Prather. Because of this change, Chief Prather recommends that property owners check with their insurance agent to determine if there will be any significant change with their insurance rates. Most insurance companies have their own specific process in determining rates.

BridgeMill Sixes Service League Upcoming Thanksgiving Food Drive A Thanksgiving Food Drive will be held on Saturday, November 10. A bag will be delivered to every residence in BridgeMill the week of November 5. Please fill the bag with non-perishable items suitable for a Thanksgiving meal, and place the bag at the curb near your mailbox on Saturday, November 10. A Service League member will pick it up by 10:00am. All items will be delivered to MUST Ministries in Canton to be given out to families in Cherokee County. Together, we can make a difference.

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Sheriff’s Office Recognizes 2018 Deputies of the Year for Field Operations and Corrections The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office recently held its very first Deputy of the Year competition. A competition was open for a Field Operations Deputy of the Year and an Adult Detention Center/Court Staff Deputy of the Year, since daily tasks for the two sectors differ. Fourteen deputies from different areas within the agency were selected by their supervisors to compete in the competition.

(L-R) Council Members Paul Ice, Kristi Bosch, Mary Helen Lamb, Jon Costales, Mayor Doris Jones, Council Member Lee Lamb, Senior Judge Kip McVay, and City Attorney Dana Thompson. The City of Waleska is now offering a new outdoor gazebo in addition to council chambers for informal weddings. The City provides an officiant, on Thursdays by appointment, in English or Spanish. Those interested in officiating at the new Gazebo may call 770-479-2912.

Do Plastics in the Ocean Negatively Impact Marine Life? A Creekview High School Class of 2018 graduate recently visited her senior project, which is on display at a national refuge in Florida. As part of her research project, “Do Plastics in the Ocean Negatively Impact Marine Life?” Isabelle Knott crafted a life-size model of a leatherback sea turtle. She filled it with plastics to communicate the importance of reducing plastic waste to help improve ocean ecology and protect marine life. The sculpture is on display at the visitors center for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge at Sanibel Island, not far from where Knott is now studying marine biology at Eckerd College.

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The Deputy of the Year competition was based on who best performs his/her daily duty assignments. Nine officers from each division in Field Operations were tested on building clearing, vehicle searches, room searches, investigative interviews, use of force, physical agility, report writing, field sobriety, and pistol qualification, and each completed an interview board. Five deputies from the Adult Detention/Court Staff were tested on book-in procedures, bonding procedures, the P.R.E.A. (Prison Rape Elimination Act), use of force, emergency procedures, report writing, physical agility, and inmate death procedures, and each completed a formal interview board. Congratulations to Deputy John Bennett for winning the Field Operations division and Deputy Steven McClure for winning the Adult Detention Center/Court Staff division.

Reinhardt Jumps in Rankings Again in U.S. News & World Report and College Consensus Reinhardt University’s continuing growth, strength, and commitment to its students caused it to jump to the 25th spot in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional College South rankings. In the same poll, Reinhardt was ranked 29th in 2018 and 54th in 2017. College Consensus, a ranking that combines data from the most respected college ranking publications and the most reliable student review sites online, ranked Reinhardt tenth in Georgia out of all colleges and universities in the state. In this poll, Reinhardt is in impressive company with the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Emory University. Also reported in U.S. News & World Report were rankings of the Best Colleges for Veterans, with Reinhardt coming in tenth, and Best Value Schools in Regional Colleges South in which Reinhardt ranked sixteenth. While U.S. News & World Report recommends taking scores into consideration when choosing a college, they also say to allow it to be one of the many factors used when making the decision on where to earn a degree.

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CCSD Partner Up School Partnership Development Event

Community Northside Hospital Cherokee Offers Genetic Counseling, Testing for Cancer Risk

The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is asking local businesses and organizations to Partner Up with CCSD.

To prevent future cancer diagnoses, Northside has expanded its Cancer Genetics Program to Cherokee County, with locations in Canton and Holly Springs. About ten percent of all cancers are hereditary, which means that some people are born with a broken, or mutated, gene that greatly increases their risk for certain types of cancer. The most well-known examples are the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, but there are dozens of genes that have been discovered and linked to almost every type of cancer. Northside’s Cancer Genetics Program offers consultations with board-certified genetic counselors who provide a thorough cancer risk assessment and testing for anyone who may be concerned about their personal or family history of cancer.

Service League of Cherokee County Re-Branding The Service League of Cherokee County has adopted a new brand identity that reflects its ever-growing mission of helping the children of Cherokee County. Founded in 1935, the Service League is the oldest volunteer service organization in Cherokee County. The new identity design, created through a partnership with Grant Design Collaborative in Canton, celebrates the Service League’s “rich heritage of caring for children” including the signature green that Service League members wear in their work, and a heart shape that represents love for the community and its children. The previous design, from the early 1990’s, will continue to be part of the league as a “Legacy Logo.”

Canton City Hall Has a New Home The following services will relocate to the new location at 110 Academy Street in Canton: Building & Safety Services City Clerk Communications & Outreach

Community Development Engineering Finance Human Resources Utility Department

Businesses and organizations are invited to learn more about partnering with CCSD schools by coming to this free event anytime between 4:00 and 6:00pm on Thursday, October 11, at the Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo Educational Services Facility auditorium (1205 Bluffs Parkway, Canton). Participants can visit tables of school leaders, who will be grouped by geographic area, to share coffee and conversation with them about partnership opportunities. “Our schools become more successful with the positive involvement of the entire community, and that community includes the many local businesses and organizations that make our county great,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. “This event will showcase the many different and easy ways partners can support our schools.” Potential partners will receive “wish lists” for all schools that list how partners can support them through donating time, services, and sponsorships. They also will learn about how schools and CCSD promote and recognize partners. For more information, please call Communications Facilitator Penny Dempsey at 770-7044275, or email Penny.Dempsey@ cherokeek12.net.

All public meetings will now be held at the new location. However, municipal court will remain at 151 Elizabeth Street. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. For more information, call 770-704-1500.

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and current medication forms. It can be just as important to do so at the dentist office, so be sure to bring this information with you.

Things That Drive Your Dentist Crazy By Vishant Nath, D.M.D. Dentists love their patients; [HealthyLife] they really do! The dentist-patient relationship can be great, but there are some patient actions that can truly interfere with his/her dentist providing the best oral health care: Patients who do not accurately list current medications. When patients visit a medical doctor, they are usually meticulous about filling out health history

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Patients who put off dental treatment for too long. When dental treatment is prescribed, it is not an optional course of action. If you’re uncertain about a dental diagnosis, don’t ignore it — get a second opinion. Of course, your dentist would probably prefer you visit their office for treatment, but at the end of the day, they just want you to be healthy. Patients who do not brush/floss correctly. The rules are fairly basic: Floss your teeth each night, brush at least twice a day (and always right before bedtime), brush your teeth for two minutes (being sure to cover every tooth surface), and be sure to get a new toothbrush (or brush head for electric brushes) every three or four months. You should also always change your brush after you’ve been sick.

Patients who refuse X-rays. Your dentist uses X-rays to adequately assess the health of your teeth. Some cavities can be diagnosed without X-rays, but many cannot. If you disagree with the type/frequency of dental X-rays being prescribed by your dentist, be sure to have a discussion regarding those concerns. For all parties involved, the relationship you have with your dentist is an important one to keep healthy and happy. Your dentist hopes to only see you twice a year for check-ups and cleanings. But when more extensive appointments become necessary, you will appreciate having an open, trusting relationship with your dentist.

Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Canton/Alpharetta/Roswell Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. 678-352-1090. KidsHappyTeeth.com

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Colorful Life By Jyl Craven

Just like a changing of [Lifestyle]

seasons, from verdant spring greenery to the crisp yellows of autumn, we get to bounce between looks by not only opting for a wardrobe overhaul and some new makeup, but also by completely revamping our hair color. Hair is the most noticeable part of our appearance, and as we all know, having an exceptional hair day makes any dull afternoon sparkle — even more so than a shiny new pair of pumps. And reveling in the exact color that reflects our moods and vibrant personalities not only makes us look better — it makes us feel better. Hair color can come with confidenceboosting benefits, and approximately seventy percent of women in the U.S. color their hair. Of those same women, 88 percent have disclosed that having hair that helps to express themselves, in turn, allows them to shine a little brighter from the inside out. Living a colorful life is not just rewarding — it’s fun! Let’s take a look at some different color options:

Blonde Hair Color

From traditional foil highlighting for blended strands to bombshell balayage to singleprocess color, switching to blonde hair is a fun way to flirt up your locks and completely transform your look. Becoming a blonde can come in many forms, and it may take a few sessions depending on the process you opt for and your personal hue, but allowing yourself a seat in a blonde’s chair for a time should be on every woman’s bucket list.

Gray Hair Coverage

Women who frequent salons typically do so for a particular reason: to cover up incoming gray hairs. Gray hairs are the easiest visible sign of aging to treat, and with continued maintenance by trained colorists, no one will be able to detect a single strand of gray. Regrowth is typically visible again in four to six weeks, but with a quick salon appointment when working with permanent hair color, your grays will remain unnoticed.

Multidimensional Color

Multidimensional color is the perfect formula for women wanting a range of highlighted blends or a diverse array of colors in their locks. Highlights and lowlights can achieve a layered look that blends easily into each strand, or you can sport natural looking balayage wisps.

Vibrant Hair Color

Color doesn’t stop at black hair, blondes, or brunettes, and like chameleons, we have the creative control to transform our hairdo into just about any hue imaginable. Vibrant colors are where you’ll find your pinks, purples, blues, rainbow colors, and anything else on the wheel that excites you.

Ultimately, the variety of different hair colors not only enables us to be further in touch with our appearances, it also allows us to beam as individuals. And by being able to express our unique personalities through the most noteworthy part of our look — our hair — we’re able to revel in the added self-confidence that comes along with our happy, colorful locks. L

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Senator Speaks

Destined for Happiness By Senator Bruce Thompson

he election primaries are finally over, and one could argue they were the ugliest this state has ever seen. This particular cycle escalated into personal attacks, recorded conversations, and clip art.

“Our past experiences will either propel us to greatness or handcuff us to destruction.”

It seems that no matter the topic of conversation, our society has become so polarized in one direction or the other that we have lost the ability to respect the other side’s opinion. In fact, we become so focused on destroying the other candidate that we miss the present opportunities that lie before us.

and just let the soldier die, but she decides to hide him and care for him out of a sense of obligation.

This reminds me of the touching story of Helen Mason, a beautiful young woman living in the Mobile Bay area during WWII, who lost her husband during a Nazi air raid in London. She had only been married a short while and had incredible dreams for the future, which ended at the hands of the German Nazis. The anger, hurt, hopelessness, and unforgiveness robbed this woman of any sense of joy for many years.

As time passes, trust blossoms between them, and they realize neither had accurate accounts of what truly happened to their loved ones. Each lived with bitterness and resentment born out of a perception about the other. However, the story takes a sweet turn, as both of these people learn to let go of the past and channel their history into a positive future, eventually falling in love and getting married.

Then there is Joseph — a young, handsome, German man who was also married for a short while but long enough to have a sweet child named Rosa. American bomb raids killed his wife and child. He eventually found himself serving on a German U-boat in the Gulf waters off Mobile Bay where he was shot and left to die by a Nazi officer who did not like him.

Our past experiences will either propel us to greatness or handcuff us to destruction, but either way — it will impact us! We have a choice in the matter.

Joseph washes ashore, and Helen discovers him lying on the beach. Her struggle really begins here because she really wants to let her resentment and hatred for the German Nazis take over

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Bruce Thompson is a state senator for District 14, which includes Canton. 404-656-0065. BruceThompsonGa.com

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ll About Cats Rescue is a local nonprofit organization that strives to rescue cats and kittens from high-kill shelters. These cats are typically abandoned, abused, and/or homeless cats, or sometimes rescued from hoarding situations. This organization helps them find the purrfect forever home. All About Cats Rescue provides full vetting and medical care for its cats: spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, and rabies shots as required by law. Their volunteers work diligently to get cats ready for their new families. Welcoming a cat into your home can make a significant positive impact on your life. Your new family member can provide many health benefits, such as stress reduction and relief from symptoms of depression, all while delivering companionship and unconditional love. Cats can certainly keep your family entertained for hours, and they say that laughter is the best medicine. In return, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you gave a formerly homeless cat their furrever home, as

Georgia animal euthanasia rates are among the highest in the country. Metro Atlanta euthanizes over 300,000 cats per year. If you have been thinking about introducing a rescue cat into your life, you will be in great company, as over 51 percent of Americans have cats in their home. Cats are amazingly easy to care for because they do not require daily outdoor walks like our canine friends. All About Cats wants to be your first choice when you decide to adopt a new feline family member. Each weekend, adoption events are held inside the PetSmart store located at 625 W. Crossville Road in Roswell from 1:00-6:00pm. All About Cats needs your help to continue providing care for these homeless felines. If you want to help liven up the soulful eyes of these cats and kittens, please consider the following: • Monetary donations • Fostering • Cleaning and socializing with cats inside the PetSmart store • Assisting with adoptions and special events • Participating in fundraising • Donating cat care items such as food, litter, cat toys, and towels All About Cats operates solely through your generous contributions, which go directly to the care and well-being of their cats. Donations can be made online through their website or in the cat room inside the Roswell PetSmart.

For more info on how you can donate or volunteer, please contact Kristy at KGrieco@bellsouth.net, or visit AllAboutCatsRescue.org.

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Facts About Fall Color Every fall, I receive calls [HomeLife] and emails asking when the best weeks will be for leaf peeping. Often, folks are arranging visits for friends or family from more southern latitudes that do not get the vibrant or varied color display that we enjoy in north Georgia. While north Georgia is not as famous for fall color as New England, in some years, the season can be fantastic. Because temperatures cool in the fall, we often associate this as the reason for leaves turning. In addition to temperatures, why and when plants exhibit fall color is also controlled by the plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s genetic factors and other environmental factors like precipitation and cloud cover. Better years for fall color start with a warm, wet spring followed by a summer that is not too

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hot or dry, and a fall season with plenty of warm, sunny days and cool nights â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so far, so good for this year! Colors in leaves come from pigments, and chlorophyll is the most important and apparent throughout the spring and summer. The primary function of chlorophyll is photosynthesis, which allows the plant to absorb energy from light. Shorter days and cooling temperatures slow the production of chlorophyll, and the remaining amount breaks down and disappears. Then, yellow pigments (carotene and xanthophyll) that have been masked by chlorophyll become apparent. This is when poplar, redbud, hickory, and birch look their best. Some plants produce anthocyanins (red and purple pigments) that can mask the yellow pigments. Acer, Nyssa, oaks, and

By Joshua Fuder

Euonymous are best known for fiery reds. Sunny days and cool nights increase sugar content in leaves, which increase anthocyanin production. This explains the two-tone effect that some trees exhibit with yellow on the leaves inside the tree and red to purple on the outside leaves that are exposed to sunlight. Unfortunately, this time of year cannot last forever. Eventually, the pigments will fade, and leaves fall away. Early freezing temperatures or frost will stop this coloration process and blacken leaves sometimes before the full coloration has progressed.

Joshua Fuder is an agriculture and natural resources agent at the UGA Cooperative Extension Cherokee County. 770-721-7830. CAES.UGA. edu/extension/cherokee

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COVER STORY By Cyndi Braun

ivorce, criminal charges, custody issues, whatever the legal concern, Cherokee County residents can call upon top-notch attorneys at The Burns Law Group.

Located on East Main Street in Canton, The Burns Law Group is a full-service law firm. With three attorneys, five paralegals, and an office manager, they are an experienced staff available to handle complex cases and legal matters around the clock. Established by J. Daran Burns in 1993, the firm focuses on both domestic and criminal law.

Experienced Local Firm Most people have little to no experience with the legal system and find it intimidating, as they don’t know what to expect. As a seasoned law firm, The Burns Law Group is familiar with the local courts, prosecutors, and judges. They know how to use the system to get the best results for their clients. “When you have a case, you want to have a lawyer who is local, knows the court, has experience with the judges, and has a solid history and reputation here. We provide all of that to our clients,” said Burns. “There are many lawyers in our town, and we try to set our firm apart by providing our clients with a capable office staff that is available for a higher level of client contact,

regardless of our trial schedule. Clients can always reach someone in our office who understands their case and can discuss details and information on the progress of the case. When the lawyers are in court, the clients can rest easier knowing their matter can still be advanced by the firm, and they can still communicate with us.” The firm offers a free, thirty-minute consultation by phone or in person. This enables potential clients to discuss the basics of their case and determine if they’d like to retain the services of the firm.

Domestic and Criminal Law In domestic cases, emotions tend to run high. Having an attorney who knows when to

“I always remember that today’s case is the most important thing in that client’s life. And it’s out of their control. They are coming to us, and saying, ‘Here’s my life; here’s my issue.’ They are putting it into our hands.” — J. Daran Burns 28

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Local Law Firm

Offers Quality, Individual Approach be aggressive and when to be amicable is important. Some lawyers believe that every case requires them to be combative for their clients, but Burns disagrees. “Each case is different, and the lawyer needs to have the experience and knowledge to determine what approach is in the client’s best interest. Sometimes, the client needs an aggressive attorney who will ensure that their rights are protected; however, most cases should begin with the goal of an amicable settlement, particularly when the parties have minor children,” said Burns. “Settling a domestic case in the conference room, as opposed to the courtroom, saves the client time, money, and the emotional toll a domestic case can cause. The lawyers at The Burns Law Group take the time to understand the issues involved in each case and develop a unique case strategy to give clients the best possible outcome.” The firm also handles criminal defense cases including everything from traffic tickets to murder trials. To begin building a defense, Burns encourages clients to seek legal help right away.

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“When someone is facing a criminal charge, they and their families may feel helpless or devastated. They need to hire an attorney quickly, making the right choice on who they hire,” said Burns. “The attorneys and staff in our office know how to navigate this system and know how to resolve criminal cases. Like other types of cases, knowing when to be aggressive and knowing when to push for a settlement is one of the most important parts of the case. Also, knowing that your lawyer has successfully tried the most complicated and serious cases provides a sense of security that you are in the right hands at The Burns Law Group.”

Individual Approach The firm’s attorneys believe in building relationships with clients based on trust and compassion and are committed to an individual approach tailored to each client’s specific legal needs. Because of this, The Burns Law Group has earned a reputation as honest, skilled, and accomplished. “A lot of attorneys have a standard protocol on how they handle different types of

cases. We believe that every case is unique and different because the facts, the people, and their life experiences are all unique and different,” proclaimed Burns. “I always remember that today’s case is the most important thing in that client’s life. And it’s out of their control. They are coming to us, and saying, ‘Here’s my life; here’s my issue.’ They are putting it into our hands.” In addition to Burns, the firm has three other attorneys: Senior Attorney Jennifer L. Davis, who heads the domestic team along with Associate Attorney Alex D. Morris; and Senior Attorney Susan M. Zereini who heads the criminal law team.

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Executive Function Skills in Preschool That Help Predict Success [AcademicLife] We all know that early

By Mary Kay Buquoi, Ed.S.

learning includes the development of the pre-reading and math skills that children will need for school. However, preschoolers need to learn more than how to recite the alphabet and count — they also need to develop executive function skills.

each day in purposeful and fun learning activities. Examples of this might include encouraging play through dramatizations, stories, and games that help young children develop self-regulation, cognitive, and social-emotional skills.

Executive functions help us control our thoughts, behavior, and emotions, which includes our ability to concentrate, focus, transition between activities, reason, and plan. Other executive functions include working memory, organizational skills, and cognitive flexibility. Children who develop these executive skills are more likely to do well in school. Great teachers focus on helping children develop executive function skills throughout

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Here are some activities that you can do at home to help your children develop these core skills: • Play simple games like Candy Land or Chutes and Ladders. These help children practice self-regulation by learning rules and following directions. • Solve puzzles with your child, and introduce harder ones with more pieces as he/she improves skills. • Learn a simple dance, and create new

steps together. Take turns following each other’s movements. • Sing your favorite songs together to practice the words and music. • Assign your children simple daily chores, and praise your children when they complete tasks. • Turn off your tablet or smartphone, and bring out toys that encourage imaginative play such as blocks and clay.

Mary Kay Buquoi is owner of The Goddard School, 140 Foster Road, Woodstock. 770-720-1311. GoddardSchools.com

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Early Termite Detection and Mosquito Control One of the most asked [HomeLife] questions about pest control is if both the interior and exterior can be treated. The answer is a resounding, “Yes.” Mosquito control, termite bait stations, termite treatments, and termite letters for homeowners who need them are all possible pest control services. Anything in and around the home, if it deals with

flying, crawling, or slithering insects, can usually be treated by pest control services. If you currently have bait stations that are not being maintained, that can be a recipe for disaster. Termites in Georgia cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damage every year. There is a specific wood product that can be put in bait stations that will detect incoming bands of termites that are drawn to the bait. Early detection of termites is key to avoiding costly repairs. The first sign that you may have an issue is small amounts of dirt that look like ant mounds in cracks of monolithic slab floors in your unfinished basement. But if the floors are finished and have a covering of either rugs or tile over them, you may never see this. A termite inspection is the best way to prevent unexpected and

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By Mark Sagaas

unpleasant surprises. Termite inspections, just like early cancer detection, can catch the problem at the start — before it becomes catastrophic. Another big issue in Georgia is mosquitoes. Not only can they ruin an otherwise promising backyard cookout, they can also cause health issues like West Nile and Zika viruses as well as other problems. Since there are treatments available for mosquitoes, you can rest easier knowing there are options to help protect your family and friends when they are enjoying outdoor time at your home.

Mark Sagaas is a senior relationship builder for Bug You No More in Canton. 770-318-1847. BugYouNoMore.com

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By Pete Mitchell When I visited Blood Mansion (the country’s first nonprofit haunted house) back in the early seventies, I was frightened by the setting, the people, and actors inside, but a visit backstage opened a door for me. I eventually became involved in this new style of Halloween entertainment and gained insight into production.

After doing makeup, acting, and producing rooms for Blood Mansion, I worked at Kennestone Hospital and decided to become an emergency medical technician (EMT). Though EMT training teaches students what to do on the scene of an accident, illness, or crime, it doesn’t fully prepare them for the visual trauma and life and death experiences they will see. It seemed as though more could be done to help prepare students for those experiences, which spurned the idea of melding makeup artistry with medical training to help better prepare medics, firefighters, doctors, and nurses for the things they might encounter in their career. I got my first basic makeup at Eddie’s Trick Shop in Marietta and started experimenting

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with the different types adhesives and colors. At that time, the makeup/effects options were very minimal. Most of the effects makeup artists of that era got their inspiration for trauma looks from the Vietnam War. Some of the Vietnam photos and news footage were very gory, but they did not resemble what I and other medical professionals had experienced in the trauma situations we encountered in our line of work. So, the plan was to recreate a more realistic representation of the injuries that medical professionals would treat on actors and other medical professional volunteers to help eliminate some of the shock value from real life situations that may arise. Now, EMTs, firefighters, police, and hospital staff would see “victims/ patients” in front of them who would be screaming, bleeding, and frantically demanding treatment.

To create these looks, the godfather of modern effects makeup, Dick Smith, had a book that listed the basics of threedimensional makeup applications. They were time consuming, so I worked with easy-to-use latex and other adhesives to craft realistic lacerations that could be stitched when needed.

Red, oozing blood was not realistic in many situations, so I experimented with different types of chemical compounds and colors to create blood that looked like either arterial or venous blood, and the color of each could be corrected for film or video purposes.

Bruises are easy to create when using colors made by Joe Blasco Cosmetics of Hollywood and Orlando. Deep (blood) red and deep (Tahiti) blue cosmetics make very realistic contusions when artistically applied. As I perfected the art of trauma makeup application, friends began to hire me to assist with basic and advanced life support classes for doctors and nurses, and then hospitals and EMT certification schools began to hire me to apply makeup for their training purposes as well. The special effects makeup was applied well enough

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that it would not fall off — it stayed on until it was deliberately removed when the training session/filming was complete.

After using special effects makeup to assist with medical training, I went on to create one-on-one experiences along with fullscale disasters with special exploding fire effects, and the Disaster FX Team was born. The Disaster FX team went on to create looks for many Halloween events such as the Limelight, WQXI-94, Confetti’s, and Halloweekends at Six Flags. Due to the popularity of Halloweekends, a new haunted house was constructed in Six Flags, which drew a larger crowd than the park had ever experienced. With the disaster training and medical expertise that the Disaster FX Team had acquired, we knew how to build and create a safe yet terrifying attraction. When word spread about the success of this attraction, other theme parks across the country began to produce what is now known as Fright Fest, and the Disaster FX Team branched off to include the Creature Crew for Halloween.

Over the years, my colleagues and I have done makeup on movies and television shows along with working on hundreds of educational videos for emergency response teams. We were also awarded an Emmy for an application we call “Special Trauma.”

The important thing is to practice. Experiment with different supplies that are safe and are made for the human body. Makeup can be fun for the entire family, and it is much safer than covering your face and eyes with a Halloween mask. It also looks more realistic. So, research different characters, and use your supplies to try and reproduce them on your favorite ghoul or goblin this Halloween!

Be sure to try out these pro ducts BEFORE your event. Practice differ ent applications, and get to know how each product works. Then, have fun creating you r own creature. • Mehron 5 color pallet • Clown white • Three makeup brushes - Wide tip - Medium tip - Small tip • Baby wipes • Makeup sponges • Liquid latex • Crepe hair (use for we rewolves, eyebrows, beards, etc.) • Blood! Experiment with making your own, or get it in a jar. There are many different types out the re, so choose the best for whatever injury you want to create. Pete Mitchell is an EMT and owner of JPM Productions, Inc., 58 2 Etowah Drive N.E . Marietta, Georgia. JPM Productions.com

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[InGoodFaith] Facebook is not a high priority for me, mostly because it seems to enable behaviors typically frowned upon in real life. How often does one normally go through their contacts and notify them about what they are eating? When was the last time some friends sat around filling out surveys about which Marvel character they are? Have you ever walked into a stranger’s home and gone through their photo albums just because a friend of a friend showed you a photo with them in it? For me, it’s the weight loss ads. I would never walk into a store with a window banner that read, “One simple trick to lose all the weight you want.” For whatever reason, when that

shows up in my feed, it will be clicked like it is earth-shattering news about some groundbreaking scientific discovery. Truth is, if the ad said, “Lose weight with diet and exercise,” it would be ignored like every other photo with a cat in it. Why is that? Why is the quick, easy solution more appealing than the more difficult path that has been proven to work? Change is an unwelcome complication. Though the concept may be simple, the application can be incredibly difficult. For starters, it means one must acknowledge there is an aspect of life that needs to be altered, fixed, or made different; it means admitting there is a problem or that something is wrong.

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There is a story in the Bible where a young, wealthy man approaches Jesus and asks what he must do to have eternal life. In their conversation, Jesus tells him he has done everything right except one thing. What is that one thing? He must be okay with selling all his possessions and giving them to the poor. Unfortunately, the young man was not willing to make that kind of change, and he walked away. The cliche is, “nothing worth having is easy.” Sometimes, giving up the most difficult thing returns the most desired reward. What one thing could you change today that would bring about what you have been longing for?

Will Goodwin is the lead pastor at Oakleaf Church, 151 E. Marietta Street, Canton. 678-653-4652. OakleafChurch.com

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ArtistProfile BY ATIYA KING

On a day in which the typical fickle Georgia weather can’t decide what it wants to do, Woodstock-based singer-songwriter Jonathan Peyton opts to spend his afternoon in a cool, music-filled coffee shop in the heart of his hometown. It’s just the type of place one would expect to find a musician. His seriously slept-on, 9-track project gives listeners a glimpse into his heart, soul, and past. “I’m learning to heal/ When I lose your touch, I find my feel/But sometimes it’s hard to break a 25-year-old chain,” he sings gently on the first track entitled “Twenty-five,” which is on his 2016 album, Waters Below. Waters Below is an iced-tea-sippin’, porch-sittin’, chillin’ on a beautiful day type of album. The effortless harmonies, modest arrangements, and Peyton’s soothing, yet subtly gruff voice is relaxing. That is until one truly listens to the lyrics. The album is deep, heavy, and sometimes dark. Peyton says the songs are very personal. His past has come with a few ups and downs. And, like many artists, those who really make listeners think, feel, question, and confront their own emotions, songwriting became his outlet. Writing Waters Below was cathartic. In “Hey Mister,” he sings, “I hear what you’re saying, but you can’t come home/You burned that bridge

so many years ago.” In “Bad Blood,” he croons, “There’s been bad blood under our skin/Don’t know where it started/This is where it ends.” These are easily two of the album’s most gut-wrenching songs. Both are about confronting difficulties, shedding the anger and pain many people unknowingly wear like tattoos, and coming out on the other side a better man. Peyton, who got his love of music from his dad, is a thirty-year-old father of three, who sings with his wife, Abigail. The song “Love Me So” was written about her. The addictive ditty reveals all the best parts of being in love. “It’s amazing how you see me/So different than I see me/Though my scars may show/Your patient heart still loves me so,” they sing. The passion is resounding, indicative of real love, understanding, and the willingness to see past flaws and all. Peyton’s newest EP, Where Do We Stand, was released in March. On the title track, Peyton sings, “I’ll wave my white flag/Only if you wave yours back.” He reveals that this body of work, much like Waters Below, is about emotional growth, but this time around, he’s tackled his past and is grateful for his present.

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Peyton may not be known by many, but he should be. The self-taught guitar player is a truly gifted and impressive singer with something to say and a voice worth being heard. Check him out on Amazon, iTunes, Bandcamp.com, and JonathanPeytonMusic.com.

Atiya King is a student in the MFA creative writing program at Reinhardt University, 7300 Reinhardt College Circle, Waleska. 770-7205582. Reinhardt.edu/ Graduate/MFA-CW/

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Enlarged Breasts in Men By Drs. Petrosky, Harkins, and Depew

[HealthyLife] Maybe you’ve heard people call the condition “man boobs.” It’s usually not anything to worry about, nor does it have to be permanent. Here’s what you should know: As a man, it’s hard to live with large, overdeveloped breasts that make you feel selfconscious about your appearance. Although this condition is rarely talked about, you are not alone. Gynecomastia, a Greek word for “woman-like breasts,” is a common concern among men. It can affect one breast or both and can be a significant source of embarrassment. Our surgeons correct gynecomastia with male breast reduction surgery, which gives men a flatter, firmerlooking chest. Cosmetic surgery is not only for women. More and more men are realizing that

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looking their best can have a positive impact on their self-esteem and confidence as well as motivate them to exercise more to feel better about themselves. The procedure reduces fat and glandular tissue from the breasts, and in extreme cases, it can tighten excess skin, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer, and better contoured. Male breast reduction surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure and takes about an hour and a half. Whether you have had excision with a scalpel or liposuction, you will feel some discomfort for a couple days, which can be controlled with medication prescribed by your physician. You will be bruised and swollen for awhile and instructed to wear an elastic pressure garment continuously for a couple weeks.

Recovery is normally fairly quick. If you feel well enough, you can usually return to work a few days after surgery. You will be advised to stay away from any physical activity that requires excessive use of chest muscles for several weeks. Gynecomastia surgery can enhance your appearance and self-confidence. However, before undergoing any surgery, a thorough consultation with your physician is needed. With any type of procedure you are considering, make sure you consult with a specialty-trained plastic surgeon.

Drs. Petrosky and Harkins are board-certified plastic surgeons, and Dr. Depew is a board-eligible plastic surgeon at Plastic Surgery Center of the South. 770-421-1242. PlasticSurgeryCenterOf TheSouth.net

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Book Review BY JESSICA ASBELL

ow far would you go if you were desperate to eat? Would you go so far as to sell your children? In Sold on a Monday, Kristina McMorris writes about the heartbreaking tragedy of families in the 1930s who sold their children, so they could eat. Ellis Reed stumbles across two brothers playing in front of a sign that reads, “children for sale.” Stunned, Ellis takes a picture of them and develops it in the darkroom of the paper where he writes a society column. Lily, the chief’s secretary and wannabe reporter, stumbles across it and takes it to the chief. Suddenly, Ellis is given his big break: a chance to write a story that matters. But when an accident ruins the original picture, Ellis must go back to take another. However, the family is gone. Desperate for the story and his big break, Ellis pays a mother to take a picture of her children with the sign instead. As the accolades and donations pour in, Ellis is uneasy about just what he sold on that Monday. When he goes back to give the family money and discovers the children have been sold, Ellis and Lily work together to find out what happened to their mother and where the children have gone. As they discover that all is not as it seems, they race against the clock, risking their jobs, their freedom, and even their lives, in a desperate attempt to put a family back together. Kristina McMorris paints a bleak picture of life in the 1930s, when mobsters ruled, Prohibition reigned, and families were desperate. Those who had jobs did what they could, however unethical it might be, to keep them. If you’re looking for historical fiction based on what people faced in the Great Depression, look no further than Sold on a Monday.

McMorris will be at FoxTale Book Shoppe on November 7 at 6:30pm.

Jessica Asbell is an avid reader and a children’s minister. She holds a BBA from Mercer and a Master of Divinity in Christian education from McAfee School of Theology. She’s also a frequent customer at FoxTale Book Shoppe. 770-516-9989. FoxTaleBooks.com

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ohn and Connie Blend formed the Goshen Valley Foundation in 1999. Their vision was to take a farm located in northwest Cherokee County and transform it into a Christ-centered, family-model group home for young men living in the Georgia foster care system, but no one could have predicted what has taken place over the last two decades. To date, Goshen Valley Boys Ranch has served over 500 young men. These boys have been adopted, reunited with family, graduated from Cherokee High School, and eight of them have served in the U.S. military. The one consistent thing for each Goshen Valley child is that each received the love and commitment of a family, which invoked a sense of peace and purpose. As Goshen Valley has grown, so has the vision of impacting the lives of youth outside the Ranch. Goshen New Beginnings was started in 2012 with a focus on serving young men and women who were aging out of foster care. Goshen Valley works through continuing education, employment, and life skills to help each

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Most recently, Goshen Valley has launched Goshen Homes, an agency designed to care for sibling groups in foster care. They recruit, train, and license foster families in and around Cherokee County. Goshen Valley believes siblings are better together, and their team works closely with foster couples to ensure they are well equipped to provide the best care for the children in their home. They have several foster families on board, and they are actively recruiting the next group of couples who feel led to foster and, in some cases, adopt. The Goshen story continues to grow, and there is a place for your family in it. Whether by serving, supporting, or even fostering, they hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll consider being part of the Goshen story.

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OCTOBER IS CYBERBULLYING AWARENESS MONTH

How Can We Help Our Children Be Resilient? By Rod Metcalf, Ed.S., L.P.C., N.C.S.C.

s a school counselor for 23 years, I’ve watched as parents, myself included, have become more and more protective of their children.

To some degree, it’s warranted, for it often seems that our children are growing up in a more dangerous and hurtful society than when we were kids. At the same time, we often go too far when trying to protect our children from making mistakes and having their feelings hurt while also keeping them from solving everyday problems on their own and recognizing their own strengths and weaknesses. While we’re doing more to protect our children, we’re also giving them electronic devices at younger ages, often without enough thought about the harm it may

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cause them — or the harm they may cause others. As a result, bullying, which used to be primarily limited to face-toface interaction, now has a platform on electronic devices. Cyberbullying usually refers to bullying behaviors that take place using texts, emails, and various social media apps. Unfortunately, it has become common for users of all ages to make mean comments

Our children don’t “deserve” privacy on the device that we pay for.

using electronic platforms. One important distinction is that cyberbullying, just like bullying, is when this negative behavior is repeated over time. We must help our children understand the difference between a single, isolated, mean comment or post and ongoing bullying behavior. Our children need to be able to recognize when it’s an isolated mean comment and be able to tell themselves, “This is just one person’s opinion, and I can choose to let it hurt me or not hurt me. I get to choose if I want to focus on this one comment or focus on all of the good qualities I know I possess.” When I’m working with students at school, I challenge them with an exercise. I share these comments: “You have a nice smile. You draw very well. You are a good math student. You are kind to others. I don’t really care for your tennis shoes. You are very polite.” When I finish,

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Through that lesson, the fact that they have the power to choose what comments they will focus on is reinforced. As parents, we can do the same. Ask your children to share with you what good qualities they think they have. Don’t accept “I don’t know,” or “I don’t have any” for an answer. Don’t be afraid of sitting there quietly while they think. Don’t jump in and answer for them. After they have shared, agree with them, and perhaps cite an example you have seen that supports their opinion. The more we help our children believe in themselves and recognize their qualities and talents, the more insulated they will be from the possible effects of cyberbullying.

Rod Metcalf is a student counselor at Woodstock Middle School and Cherokee County School District’s 2018 Counselor of the Year.

Another way we can help minimize the effects of cyberbullying is to involve our children in causes greater than themselves. When they have consistent opportunities to serve others, they become less inwardly focused and more outwardly focused, thus — far more resilient. We can also model healthy reactions, such as saying to them, “I’m upset about a post on my social media account, so I’m going to take a break from my site, and let’s do something fun together.”

Restricting access to electronic devices during homework and at bedtime can also pay great dividends. Resist the temptation to give in when they say they need the device to do their homework or to set an alarm to get up in the morning. They can use a laptop or computer at a centralized location, so we can monitor what is on the screen during homework, and old-fashioned alarms clocks won’t

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Finally, we need to know exactly what is on our children’s electronic devices.

The more we help our children believe in themselves and recognize their qualities and talents, the more insulated they will be from the possible effects of cyberbullying.

Additionally, we can help by giving our children opportunities to develop other interests and talents. Learning a musical instrument, creating artwork, joining a club or a youth group, or participating in sports or any other organized interest group all help to build a strong sense of self. These options also reduce the amount of time our children spend on their electronic devices.

hurt them either. You may think they’re sound asleep, but they may actually be on social media sites experiencing cyberbullying.

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I ask which comment stood out the most. Many will say, “You didn’t like my shoes.” We talk about why they chose to focus on the one negative comment and not the five positive comments. We also talk about why tennis shoes would be more important than all the really great qualities that were shared.

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Our children don’t “deserve” privacy on the device that we pay for. We need to review their apps and contacts with them regularly. Apps like Ask.fm, which allows users to post anonymously, are ripe for cyberbullying. We may not be able to protect our children from cyberbullying, but we can, more importantly, help them learn to be resilient. WWW. FAMILYLIFE PUBLICATIONS.COM

Ingredients

Procedure

» 1 large butternut squash (3-5 lbs., or 2 quarts cut) » 2 medium Vidalia/sweet onions, diced small (2 cups) » 1 stick butter » 2 cups heavy cream » 2 quarts water (or enough to cover ingredients) » Kosher salt to taste

» Peel/seed butternut squash, and cut into ½ inch cubes.

Butternut Squash Soup

» Add the heavy cream and additional water to just cover the squash and onions again. Stir and bring back to a boil for 2 minutes.

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» In a medium stock pot, cook butter over medium heat until it becomes foamy and butter solids slightly brown and begin to smell nutty. » Add onions and 2 pinches of Kosher salt to the pot, and sweat until soft and translucent. Do not allow the onions to brown. » Add the diced butternut squash and 2 more pinches of Kosher salt to the pot, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. » Add 2 quarts of water to the butter, squash, and onion mixture, and cook on medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the butternut squash becomes tender, and 90% of the added water has cooked out. Be careful not to brown/burn during this step.

» In batches, blend the soup in a blender until very smooth, and add salt to taste. » Pass the mixture through a fine mesh sieve. » Serve the soup immediately, or cool until needed, and reheat. *Optional - garnish with olive oil, maple syrup, and sea salt as desired.

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Curtail Disrespectful Behavior By Lisa-Marie Haygood

Have you ever been out in public and [AcademicLife] witnessed a “counting parent?” This term refers to parents who threaten consequences for negative behavior and begin a countdown that goes nowhere. For example, “I am going to count to three, and if you don’t stop doing that, you will be in BIG trouble. One, two……one, two...I mean it. Don’t make me punish you…one, two.” Of course, the child continues to act out, and the parent is stressed beyond belief at the discord instead of what should be a happy outing. According to the University of Virginia Personality and Individual Differences (2015 study), disrespectful children are likely to grow into rude adults; no parent wants that for their child. Here are some simple things you can do to help change disrepectful behavior: 1. Ignore negative, attention-seeking behavior. Ignoring the behavior is not the same as letting them get away with behaving badly. If you tell your child to pick up their toys and they sass back, or even eye roll at you, engaging in a debate allows them to stall for valuable time when they should be doing the task at hand. Give them a warning of the consequence, and then actually follow through. When you give in and don’t follow through with consequences, they no longer take your threats seriously. 2. Consider creative consequences. For example, one mom of two bickering boys took one of her husband’s large t-shirts and made her sons “share the shirt” for ten minutes. She didn’t begin the timer until they settled down and got along. These brothers quickly learned to settle differences to avoid shirt sharing. 3. Say what you mean, and mean what you say. Be firm about the behaviors you will not accept, and make your children aware of the consequences for certain behaviors in advance, so everyone knows the expectations and holds up their end of the deal. With consistency in disciple, you minimize the chance of problem public encounters with your children. Proper sleep, diet, exercise, and other factors will also change their behavior. None of us are perfect parents, so show yourself some grace when you practice new techniques.

Lisa-Marie Haygood is the executive director for the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. 770-704-4213. CherokeeCountyEducationalFoundation.org

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Alzheimer’s and Role Playing By Tim Morris [Lifestyle] During my career in aging, I’ve had clients who had early stages of Alzheimer’s, or their condition progressed with time. I confess to not being an expert in Alzheimer’s or how to handle the situation with those who suffered from this terrible disease. Years ago, I underwent training on how to handle difficult situations, not sure if I would ever need to use it. Within six months, I encountered a challenging situation. I worked in a nursing home and noticed the nursing staff having a difficult time

Good Job, Pilot

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with a male resident. Each time they tried to calm him down, he got worse. The resident was bed bound and was a former pilot for a public airline. I could see the panic in his face, and the mounting frustration he was having with staff. I immediately put my training in action, which was basically to follow his demand. It was a simple role-playing exercise, and I was going to help him land his plane from the chair next to his bed. I told him I was there to help him, and he called me his copilot. He would bark commands, and I would respond with a check and repeat what he asked for several minutes. A nurse aide was in the room, and with a hand gesture, I instructed her to raise the blinds. I took the opportunity to let the resident “pilot” know the wheels were down, and the plane was safely on the ground, and then I pointed to the parking lot he could see from his window. He

turned to me and said, “Good job, pilot,” and laid his head back on his pillow with all of his stress gone. While role playing may not work in all situations, it did work in this case and several more I’ve experienced over the years. Role playing or telling an Alzheimer’s patient what they want to hear will often calm them. Arguing with an Alzheimer’s patient doesn’t produce a better outcome for anyone. If you know someone who seeks help with a family member with Alzheimer’s, please reach out to your local Alzheimer’s support group, or contact Senior Services for their contact information. L

Tim Morris is the director of Cherokee County Senior Services. 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. 770-479-7438. www.CherokeeGa.com/SeniorServices

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It’s Flu Season Again — What’s Old? What’s New? [HealthyLife] Just as certain as the earth revolves around the sun every year, flu season is upon us again. Although, influenza can be seen at any time in the U.S., flu season usually starts around October and peaks between December and March.

By Vicki Knight-Mathis, M.D.

At minimum, the flu is a major inconvenience, causing severe cold symptoms such as body aches and fever from 102-105 degrees, and it lasts 3-5 days. You can also bet if one family member gets the flu that other family members will likely be infected.

So, what is one to do? Yearly vaccination is used to decrease your chances of getting the flu and is usually around fifty percent effective. Children ages 0-4 are second only to adults over fifty for having severe flu requiring hospitalization or causing death. If your child has any chronic illnesses like asthma or diabetes, the risk is even higher, and everyone in your household should be vaccinated. If you still get the flu after being vaccinated, your illness will likely be less severe and complications are less likely to occur.

Every year, approximately 15-20 percent of Americans get the flu. Last year was a bad flu season with over 170 pediatric deaths and only approximately 25 percent being vaccinated. Every year, upwards of 50,000 adults die from the flu or complications from the flu.

Influenza vaccination got more complicated this year. Flu vaccines are either inactivated (dead) for injections or weakened (live but not capable of multiplying in the lung) as a nose spray. The last two years, nose spray (FluMist) was not available secondary to

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reduced effectiveness. FluMist has been reformulated and is available this year, but effectiveness data is preliminary. The preliminary data looked good enough that the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices did not express a preference for vaccine type this year. Though FluMist is back, many doctors will recommend the injection while waiting for additional data to become available. However, if your child is over the age of two, FluMist is an option. FluMist is not recommended for children with asthma, wheezing within the last year, or immunity problems.

Dr. Vicki Knight-Mathis is a pediatric physician at DV Pediatrics. 770-704-0057. DVPediatrics.com

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Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings and Celebrations

Christian Egner Foundation P.O. Box 5731 Canton Nonprofit Organizations

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The Oak House

151 East Marietta Street Canton 678-653-6625 Small Business Services

Airborne Canton Aerial Adventure Park

500 Brown Industrial Parkway Canton 770-229-7120 Recreation

T-Mobile Hickory Flat

6768 Hickory Flat Highway, Suite 104 Canton 678-880-8227 Telecommunications/Wireless

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PARKS Cherokee

trails

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tennis basketball

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lacrosse

splash fitness/ park rec center

Woofstock Park 150 Dupree Road

WOODSTOCK

large & small breed off leash

The Park at City Center 101 Arnold Mill Road

boat ramp Kenney Askew Memorial Park 1080 Univeter Road

trailhead to Noonday/ Town to Creek Trail

athletic field McCanless Park Muriel Street

fountain, ample benches, 911 memorial, gazebo

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Cherokee Mills Park 6900 Bells Ferry Road

Barnett Park 10795 Bells Ferry Road

Scout hut Sequoyah Park 7000 Vaughn Road

$5 fee to use: 3 ramps, boat dock & trailer parking

athletic field

Cherokee Tennis Center at JJ Biello Park 155 Brooke Boulevard 10 courts & pro shop

Blankets Creek Bike Trails 231 Sixes Road

Dobbs Road Park 200 Dobbs Road

Boling Park 1098 Marietta Highway

Union Hill Community Center 1780 A J Land Road banquet hall, warming kitchen

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Weatherby Park 100 Worley Road

community garden Brown Park 251 East Marietta Street

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free little library Hobgood Park 6688 Bells Ferry Road

Buffington Park & Gym 4600 Cumming Highway

Barrett Park 120 Park Lane gazebo

turf field Lewis Park 200 East Bells Ferry Road

Burge Park Crisler Street

J.C. Mullins Park 150 Childers Academic Circle

Olde Rope Mill Park 690 Olde Rope Mill Park Road

Cannon Park 130 East Main Street

J.B. Owens Park 2699 Hickory Road

14 mi Recreation Center, South Annex 7545 Main Street

gazebo, benches, community events

Riverchase Park 150 River Glen Drive

field

Cherokee Veterans Park 7345 Cumming Highway

stage

pickleball

Etowah River Park 600 Brown Industrial Parkway stage, trail connects to grass field Heritage Park

Riverside Athletic Complex at JJ Biello Park 610 Druw Cameron Drive 6 athletic fields (for rent)

Field’s Landing Park 600 Fields Landing Drive

Springfield Park 423 Springfield Drive

Heritage Park 508 Riverstone Parkway

future trail head

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racquetball

Dupree Park 513 Neese Road

$5 fee to use: 3 ramps, boat dock & trailer parking

Dwight Terry Park 13395 East Cherokee Drive Ball Ground Patriots Park 1485 Kellogg Creek Road - Acworth adaptive ball field and playground Cline Park 704 Bartow Street - Waleska

one-mile concrete walking trail connecting to Etowah River Trail and Etowah River Park, field

The Valley Playground & Pavilion at JJ Biello Park 175 Brooke Boulevard areas for 2-5 years & 5-12 years

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Fate Conn Road at Bluffs Parkway

Twin Creeks Softball Complex at JJ Biello Park 250 Brooke Boulevard 5 softball diamonds for rent

Hickory Trails Park 3860 Hickory Road

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Garland Mountain Horse & Hiking Trails 1411 Garland Mountain Way Waleska 12+ mi Waleska Park 150 Ball Field Road - Waleska athletic field

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