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July 2022

VOLUME 9 | ISSUE 12

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On the Cover

Woodstock Pediatric Medicine

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Summertime Spells Picnics For Every Palate and Every Occasion

36 Artist Profile

Jessica It’s All Good

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............................ Quotables ........................ Book Review ............... Community Partner ................... Ribbon Cuttings @FamilyLifeMags

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ver since I was a young boy, dreams have been interesting and intriguing to me. Seldom do I remember the ones I have while sleeping; however, on occasion, I may wake in the night to recall a dream I’ve just had. As early as fourth grade, my most memorable recurring dream is one of flying from the second-story balcony of a large concrete building, drifting in the wind like a well-piloted kite, soaring above misty mountain tops and the still waters of a vast lake.

On the first day of my senior year at Etowah High, while taking photos for the yearbook, I walked out onto the same balcony from my recurring dream. Before my eyes were some familiar mountain ridges, and just over the hills, Lake Allatoona reached out into the valleys and shallow coves. In some way, at that very moment, I was aware that my personal journey was just beginning. From yearbook company photographer, on to newspaper, then to magazines, some television camera work, and back again, I’ve seen a lot of growth in my community, all while building a career and growing a skill I’ve been blessed with since my youth. I’ve always loved Cherokee County, and she’s provided and graced me with fellowship, friends, family, and a special place to call home. It has been the fulfilling of a dream. Our minds still work as we sleep, organizing and defragmenting our days to prepare us for what may be over the horizon. Some of the best things in my life have had an air of deja vu about them. As we rest, we often get a subconscious spark, which may ignite a fire — a pilot light within us — a flame to forge our perceptions and notions of whatever circumstances may be before us to fuel the day ahead. When people are smiling and seem to be enjoying life, I admire and respect them for doing what gives them joy. When a person is doing what they love and making good things happen, wherever and whenever that may be, that is the sweetest success. It is heartwarming, and we, too, feel the glow. Be glad for them and feel blessed enough to be a witness. Happiness, after all, is what the best dreams are made of.

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Ice Cream Social — July is National Ice Cream Month. Seniors are invited to the Woodstock Senior Center to share ice cream floats, sundaes, and scoops galore. Annual membership fee $25, event fee $10. 12:00-2:00pm, Woodstock Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 678-445-6518. WoodstockParksAndRec.com

JULY

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Home Grown: Artists from the Peach State — This FREE juried exhibit will showcase Georgia artists and their work. Please check the website for specific times, the Reeves House, 734 Reeves Street, Woodstock. 678-494-4251. WoodstockArts.org

July Is Picnic Month

Plastic Free Month World Watercolor Month Sarcoma Awareness Month Bank Account Bonus Month Cell Phone Courtesy Month Independent Retailer Month Horseradish Month

Lantern Series Presents Sub-Radio Enjoy indie pop music that grooves, stabs, winks, punches, and inspires. Tickets are $19 (individual) or $260 (table). 7:30pm, Woodstock Arts Green, 111 Elm Street, Woodstock. 678-494-4251. WoodstockArts.org

EmPOWer This Young Professionals IN WDSTK networking event is designed to create relationships and spark personal development, all while having a great time! 6:00-8:00pm, location TBD. 770-592-6056. InWdstk.org

Ice Cream Month

Unwind Wednesdays — Enjoy a variety of food trucks, craft vendors, live music, and amazing playground equipment. 5:308:00pm, Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Highway 20 E, Canton. PlayCherokee.org Woodstock Farm Fresh Market Each Saturday through 12/31, enjoy this hometown farmers market, featuring occasional chef demos from local restaurants. 8:30am-12:00pm, Market Street, Woodstock. VisitWoodstockGa.com 6

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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group — On the second Thursday of each month, gather with other caregivers from the greater Woodstock community. 11:00am-1:00pm, Little River United Methodist Church, 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock. 615-293-1670. 1 Million Cups — The first and third Wednesday of the month, attend this FREE program designed to educate, engage, and accelerate early-stage startups. 9:00am, the first Wednesday is at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way, Woodstock; check online for the location of the third Wednesday, which changes monthly. 770-345-0660. InWDSTK.org/events, Facebook.com/freshstartcherokee

Woodstock Summer Concert Series: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors — Enjoy a FREE concert by this 3-piece country folk band with special guest opening act, local artists Jonathan and Abigale Peyton! 7:30pm, Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater, 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-592-6000 x1952. WoodstockConcertSeries.com

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James and the Giant Peach — Based on the story by Roald Dahl, this play is about a boy on an epic journey. Tickets are $18. 10:00am or 2:30pm, Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. 678-494-4251. WoodstockArts.org

ONGOING Ladies’ Cancer Support Group On the third Monday of each month, no matter the type of cancer or where you are in your journey (disease-free survivor or newly diagnosed), this group’s goal is to offer a supportive environment and a positive outlook. Membership is kept confidential. RSVP to ensure adequate space. 6:30pm, 1062 Longwood Drive (Eagle Watch subdivision in Towne Lake), Woodstock. Coco092011@comcast.net Woodstock Business Club Meeting Each Thursday morning, come together with fellow business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs to make positive change in business and the community. 8:30am, Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street, Woodstock. 404-793-3312. WoodstockBusinessClub.com Add

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Independence Day Pub Crawl Visit downtown Woodstock for this themed event that features festive food and drink specials. Hours vary by establishment, downtown Woodstock. 770-592-6056. VisitWoodstockGa.com

City of Canton 4th of July Fireworks Celebration Bring the whole family to enjoy this spectacular display in honor of the birth of our nation. Fireworks will begin at dusk. Riverstone Parkway, Canton. 770-720-7674. CantonGa.gov

July 4th Spectacular! — The City of Woodstock invites you to celebrate our nation’s birth with a day full of fun. Enjoy a traditional parade, festival, 5/10K Freedom Run, and fireworks. 7:15am Freedom Run, 10:00am parade, 11:00am-3:00pm festival, and fireworks at dusk. Please visit the website for locations and maps. 770-592-6000 x1952. WoodstockParksAndRec.com, WoodstockFreedomRun.com

Stand Up For Seniors Volunteer Aging Council’s (VAC) Fundraising Luncheon — Support VAC programs and get a delicious lunch for $5. All proceeds support seniors and senior veterans of Cherokee County. 11:30am1:00pm, Benton House, 3385 Trickum Road, Woodstock. VAC-CherokeeGa.org

Art on the Spot — In 3 hours, local artists create a piece of art on the spot that will be raffled off at the end of the night. 6:00-8:30pm, the Reeves House, 734 Reeves Street, Woodstock. 678-494-4251. WoodstockArts.org

Belnick Backpacks With Care Drive — Backpacks filled with school supplies will be donated to children of all ages in Cherokee County. This is not a Cherokee County School District sponsored event. 3:00-6:00pm, Belnick (parking lot), 4350 Ball Ground Highway, Canton. 770-721-8310. DebraWalsh@Belnick.com

Lantern Series Presents Kyshona Armstrong — Enjoy an evening of music that combines roots, rock, R&B, and folk with lyrical prowess that uplifts the marginalized and brings awareness to the masses. Tickets are $19 (individual) or $260 (table). 7:30pm, Woodstock Arts Green, 111 Elm Street, Woodstock. 678-494-4251. WoodstockArts.org

Storytime Live! With Captain Marvel — Bring the kids for a FREE story and photos with Captain Marvel. 11:00am, The Park at City Center (gazebo), 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-592-6000 x1955. WoodstockParksAndRec.com

Marine Corps League Detachment 1311 Meeting — On the third Saturday of each month, the League meets to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Marines while discussing issues such as rendering assistance to active and veteran Marines and observing Marine Corps historical events and anniversaries. Membership is open to honorably discharged Marines and Fleet Marine Force Navy Corpsmen and chaplains. 9:30am, Semper Fi Bar & Grille, 9770 Main Street, Woodstock. 561-213-5699. Harry123130@gmail.com

AMPED in the Park With Strive Health & Fitness — This is a FREE monthly fitness series presented by Woodstock Parks & Recreation and a monthly community partner. All workouts are fitness friendly (you don’t have to be super fit to participate). 9:00am, Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater, 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-592-6000 x1955. WoodstockParksAndRec.com

Safe Sitter Class — This class is designed to teach students in grades 6-8 how to be safe when home alone. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. CPR and choking rescue skills are also included. Students should bring a sack lunch. Registration is required. 9:00am-4:00pm, Northside Hospital Cherokee Education Center, 2001 Professional Parkway, Woodstock. 678-388-6401. Lana.Mayfield@northside.com [continued on page 8]

YPOW AM — Join other young professionals every Thursday morning for coffee and networking, featuring an informal chat with a local leader. This is a FREE event, but please register since space is limited. 7:00-8:30am, The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way, Woodstock. 770-592-6056. InWdstk.org/events Morning INfluence — On the last Friday of each month, this networking event includes a brief presentation that focuses on important issues or services that affect the Woodstock community. The event is free, but registration is required due to limited space. 8:00-9:00am, The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way, Woodstock. 770-592-6056. InWdstk.org/events

Nonprofit CPR/AED Certification Class — Held on the last Saturday of each month, this event benefits the Hickory Flat Volunteer Association. There is no cost; however, donations are appreciated ($75 value). Preregistration is required. 9:00am-12:00pm, Cherokee County Fire Station 23, 7625 Vaughn Road, Canton. 770-406-6657. HFVA.org

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The Lasting Laugh — Enjoy this new hybrid comedy series that brings in two different Atlanta-based comedians monthly, hosted by Jessica It’s All Good. Tickets $10 online/$14 at the door, recommended for ages 12+ (content). 7:30pm, City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. 678-494-4251. WoodstockArts.org

HICKORY FLAT 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345-7565

ROSE CREEK 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-591-1491

WOODSTOCK 7735 Main Street, Woodstock 770-926-5859 MOTION OF THE OCEAN July 6, 10:30am, Hickory Flat Groove to the motion of the ocean at this fun themed Music & Moves! Ideal for toddlers ages 1-4, but older siblings are welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. PIRATE AND MERMAID PAJAMA PARTY July 7, 6:00pm, Woodstock Wear your pajamas, hear tales from the deep, play games, and maybe even find some pirate booty! WEIRD OCEAN FOODS July 14, 2:00pm, Rose Creek Teens and adults are invited to the library for an evening of taste testing weird ocean-themed foods. Please call the library to register for this event. ADULT MANA-TEA PARTY July 18, 11:00am, Rose Creek Sit back, relax, and sip some tea. Soon, you’ll be as calm as a manatee. This is for ages 18+. Please call the library to register for this event. LUAU AT J.J. BIELLO PARK July 20, 11:00am, Woodstock See authentic Polynesian performers at this end-of-summer luau, which will take place at J.J. Biello Park (7545 Main Street, Woodstock). There will also be snacks and games! FUN IN THE SUN AT J.B. OWENS PARK July 22, 3:00pm, Hickory Flat Head to J.B. Owens Park (2699 Hickory Road, Holly Springs) for lawn games, snacks, and a story walk. All ages are welcome. 8

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Family Fun Night Bring the family to downtown Woodstock to enjoy Harry Potter Night, which includes fun activities around downtown such as a costume contest, a trivia contest, and a free movie on the Woodstock Arts Green. 5:00-9:00pm, downtown Woodstock. VisitWoodstockGa.com

Downtown Woodstock Development Tour — Tour tickets are $5 and go on sale two weeks prior to the tour date. Tours begin every half hour from 6:00pm-730pm, downtown Woodstock. WdstkBrandStore.Square.site

iThink Improv — This troupe will have audiences rolling down the aisle with laughter! Bring friends and family to enjoy an evening filled with spontaneous moments. Tickets $8 online/$12 at the door; recommended for ages 10+ (content). 8:00pm, City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. 678-494-4251. WoodstockArts.org

Jazz Night — Sit under the stars, sway to live jazz music, and unwind for the weekend with a glass of wine in hand. A rotating ensemble plays on the back porch. FREE! 6:00-9:00pm, the Reeves House, 734 Reeves Street, Woodstock. 678-494-4251. WoodstockArts.org

AUGUST

Volunteer Extravaganza — The Funk Heritage Center wants you! Come learn about the exciting opportunities available to FHC volunteers. Located on the campus of Reinhardt University, the Funk Heritage Center creates an immersive experience that connects local history to the culture of North Georgia. 10:00am-12:00pm, Funk Heritage Center, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska. 770-720-5970. Reinhardt.edu/funkheritage

Lake Allatoona Poker Run This event benefits Folds of Honor and is hosted by the Lake Allatoona Association. It is open to all boaters on Lake Allatoona. For additional information about times and locations, please email Registration@allatoonapokerrun.com. AllatoonaPokerRun.com Add

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Mayor’s Message

Lemonade Day A Lesson in Entrepreneurship By Mayor Michael Caldwell

the mayor of Woodstock, and Woodstock’s former member of the Georgia House of Representatives, I have had the honor of serving our families in two different elected roles that are (very intentionally) part-time. In my opinion, citizen legislators and citizen mayors make for better public servants. Keeping these roles part-time, and paying them commensurately, ensures we are truly represented by our neighbors and peers, but it also means they need to make their living apart from these elected positions. I have spent most of my private sector career as an entrepreneur, having started two different businesses in Woodstock. The adventure of building a company from scratch has always been a passion of mine, and I’m fortunate to have seen success creating jobs that have benefited dozens of families in our city.

August 6 at 11:00am Cherokee Recreation and Parks 7545 Main Street, Woodstock

So, when the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce asked me to be the Woodstock City champion for Lemonade Day, a national movement focused on teaching students in the 3rd-5th grades the importance of entrepreneurship and the practical skills they need to engage with it, I jumped at the opportunity. I’m also proud to chair and serve as a mentor in the North Atlanta Venture Mentoring Service, an MIT-trained Cherokee Office of Economic Development initiative focused on active mentoring for new adult entrepreneurs kicking off new ventures. If we can instill these principles in kids who are still developing their perspectives on individual responsibility, budgeting, and investment, we can set up the next generation of business leaders with an incredible competitive advantage. Small businesses account for more than 64% of new jobs created in this country. Since entrepreneurship is critically important to the American way of life, it is very important that we teach these skills to our next generation. Lemonade Day will take place on August 6 at 11:00am at the Cherokee Recreation and Parks building, 7545 Main Street, Woodstock. The free event will teach our community’s youth how to start, own, and operate their own business with a lemonade stand. Each child who registers will receive access to the Lemonade Day curriculum that teaches them lessons like creating budgets, setting profit-making goals, serving customers, repaying investors, and giving back to the community. Along the way, the children acquire skills in goal setting and problem solving and gain the self-esteem that is critical for future success. Participants keep all the money they make and are encouraged to spend some, save some, and share some. Children can register for this fantastic opportunity at LemonadeDay.org/ cherokee-county. It’s great to live in a place that prizes entrepreneurship, individual responsibility, and preparing children for an even better tomorrow. With programs like these, and many other initiatives we’ve built together, we’re sure to leave an even stronger Woodstock for our next generation to inherit. 10

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Michael Caldwell is the mayor of the City of Woodstock. 678-523-8570. WoodstockGa.gov

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Should I Stay Invested or Move to Cash? By Aaron M. Vincent, CFP

[StrategicLife] If you pay attention to the news, you probably have whiplash by now. The economy can be headed down the tubes one day, and within 24 hours, analysts are telling you to buy stocks now while they’re low. According to the DALBAR Study, that whiplash led to the average DIY equity investor earning more than 10% less than the S&P 500 in 2021. In other words, jumping in and back out based on whims is a losing game. In general, actual investment results are more dependent on investor behavior than on investment performance. To make matters more difficult, there are a handful of famous personalities who claim to be financial professionals who give blanket advice to the masses. Whether you are 75 and retired or 25 and just starting to invest, their advice is the same. Can it possibly be accurate advice for everyone across the board? With all this confusion, current and potential investors are looking for advice on how to determine if it’s still a good time to be investing. Like many things in life, the answer may seem complicated, but it really isn’t. But as previously mentioned, there is no blanket advice that covers every situation for the masses. However, for those who have a properly built portfolio that is tailored to their needs and is managed appropriately as well as a financial plan that guides their investment decisions, then now is a great time to be investing. If you don’t have these things, you are at the mercy of circumstances, and it’s very easy to get caught up in the hype and make bad investment decisions. L *Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser. Cambridge and Vincent Financial Group are not affiliated.

Aaron M. Vincent is president and financial advisor for Vincent Financial Group. 9200 Main Street, Suite 2A Woodstock. 770-485-1876. VincentPlanning.com

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Community City of Woodstock Awarded LCI Grant by Atlanta Regional Commission The Atlanta Regional Commission awarded a Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grant to Woodstock and nine other metro Atlanta communities. Woodstock was awarded $200,000 for the Woodstock Downtown Noonday Creek and Rubes Creek Trail plan. The grants are designed to help communities become more vibrant, walkable places that offer increased mobility options, encourage healthy lifestyles, and provide improved access to jobs and services for all residents. Upon completion of the studies, communities will be eligible to apply for federal transportation funding for projects such as sidewalks, multi-use trails, and smart corridor improvements that help implement their plans. The Woodstock Downtown Noonday Creek and Rubes Creek Trail plan will outline options for developing a trail loop linking the Noonday Creek and Rubes Creek trails, providing east-west connections between the existing trails that will promote pedestrian connectivity throughout downtown Woodstock. To learn more about the LCI program and the impact it has had on the Atlanta region, visit AtlantaRegional.com/lci. For more information about the City of Woodstock, visit WoodstockGa.gov.

Concept Plans for Woodstock City Center Released The City of Woodstock has released concept plans for the first phase of its City Center project in downtown. This phase of the project includes the redevelopment of a 4-acre site at the southeast corner of East Main Street and Arnold Mill Road, which includes the former site of Morgan’s Ace Hardware and other vacant parcels owned by the City and the Downtown Development Authority. The concept plans show improvements for public infrastructure to include realignment of Chambers Street and the elimination of a portion of East Main Street to improve access in and out of the existing commercial district. The site will also feature a six-level, 647-car parking deck with entrances on three separate levels, allowing for efficiencies in access and circulation within the structure. The private development partner, Morris and Fellows, was selected through a request for qualifications in 2015 for the entirety of City Center. The firm was the original commercial partner in the adjoining Woodstock Downtown mixed-use project developed in the early 2000s. Morris and Fellows agreed to a letter of intent in February and will manage construction of the public infrastructure and build privately owned buildings that feature additional retail, restaurant, and office opportunities as well as a boutique hotel with community event space. The privately held land will be purchased from the city for $1.5 million. The City is in various stages of other projects that will improve vehicular and pedestrian access, including the Hub Transformation project and the Arnold Mill Streetscape project. The CIty Council decided to take the lead on the vision for this site due to development proposals that were incompatible with the existing fabric of downtown. The City closed on the 2.2-acre Morgan’s Ace Hardware property following the store’s relocation in late 2021 for $3.8 million. Portions of the infrastructure related to City Center are anticipated to begin in the next six months with project completion to take three years. The City will be releasing a website for information on this project, which will include leasing information and project updates. To learn more about the City of Woodstock, visit WoodstockGa.gov.

New Optimist Club Empowers Special Needs Adults Established in Woodstock on February 24, 2022, with 36 members, the Born to Shine Optimist Club is the first club in the GATEway District to be chartered for adults with special needs. Born to Shine empowers special needs adults by serving the community while living by the Optimist Creed, which is “To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.” 12

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Since its charter, the Club has made Easter baskets for Goshen Valley foster homes, judged the Hickory Flat Optimist Club’s visual arts contest, handed out water at the Agricultural Expo, and supported special needs friends at Limitless Disability with a 5K team. Most recently, members helped the Canton Rotary pack 2,500 bags of food for MUST Ministries, which serves the children of Cherokee County.

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Community Cherokee Top 10 in 10 Announced

Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office Join Forces to Create SWAT Medic Team Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services has joined forces with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office (CSO) to create a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Medic Team. The SWAT Medic Team is composed of five firefighter/paramedics who are also members of the Cherokee County Multi-Agency SWAT Team. The team goes through extensive training in tactical medicine as well as tactical operations. Every medic on the team is certified through the state of Georgia as paramedics and has certifications in Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Technical Emergency Casualty Care, and Tactical Medical Provider just to name a few.

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Enjoy Cherokee magazine, recently announced its 2022 Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch, which is an initiative designed to showcase local residents under age 40 who are considered to be the county’s up and coming leaders over the next 10 years. Cherokee County’s Top 10 in 10 includes (front row, L-R): Sandi Harrison, principal, Liberty ES, Cherokee County School District; Sarah Bowen, pharmacy operations supervisor, Northside Hospital Cherokee; Bethany Watson, city engineer, City of Canton; Marcie Smith, executive director, The Children’s Haven. (back row, L-R): Brady Cornelison, captain and paramedic, Cherokee Fire & Emergency Services; Rajpal Sagoo, managing partner, MDD Holdings; Jacob Sluder, owner and dentist, Dentistry of Olde Towne; Alyssa Rumsey Sheehan, senior project manager, Center of Innovation for Manufacturing/Georgia Department of Economic Development; Andy Smith, attorney, Flint, Connolly & Walker, LLP. Not pictured: Kyle Bennett, tourism manager, City of Woodstock.

These medics are the first line for care for any team member, citizen, or victim within a SWAT operation. They are often utilized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Marshal’s Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other federal and local agencies for high-risk warrant services to provide emergency medicine if needed. “The SWAT medic must be capable of reacting with speed and composure under high stress conditions while exercising judgment in determining what life saving actions to take. Tactical medicine is a specialized, highly dangerous endeavor, which requires intensive training, discipline, and a unique relationship with law enforcement," said CSO Lt. Billy Mitchell. Whenever the CSO SWAT Team is called to a scene, the Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services SWAT Medic Team will be deployed to provide lifesaving services. “Our partnerships with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office and other local jurisdictions are outstanding and help to ensure that Cherokee County will have all the needed resources to respond to a mass shooting/ attack event. I have the highest level of confidence that our community will receive the most aggressive and appropriate response in the event of a terrorist attack, whether it be foreign or domestic,” said Cherokee County Fire Chief Eddie Robinson. Serving Woodstock, including Towne Lake

CASA Volunteer Appreciation The Children’s Haven recently held its Annual CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteer Appreciation event, which is sponsored by the Cobb EMC Foundation and honors Cherokee County CASAs who advocate for the best interests of children who are experiencing abuse and neglect. In 2021, 130 CASAs served 305 children to ensure that each child has a safe, permanent home and the opportunity to succeed. During the event, CASAs were recognized for their dedication and years of service, ranging from new volunteers to those with 15 years of service. Dana Zajac, Foster Parent

Association president, recognized the CASAs for their collaboration with foster parents. Attorney Barbara Nye shared her appreciation of the partnership between the CASAs and attorneys. Jennifer Davis and Rick Jones, Cherokee County Juvenile Court judges, recognized the difference that CASA volunteers make in the lives of the children as well as in the cases they serve. Michelle Meek, director of Community Engagement, was also recognized for her eight years of impact on the CASA organization before transitioning to her new role with The Children’s Haven earlier this year. FamilyLife Publications.com

Community Cherokee County School District Announcements River Ridge HS Senior Wins National Merit Corporate Scholarship Alexis “Lexie” Montfort earned the National Merit James E. Casey Scholarship. She will use the $10,000 award toward her studies at the University of Georgia, where she plans to major in biological sciences to pursue a career in pharmacology and developing medicines. She is one of only about 1,000 distinguished high school seniors nationwide to win a corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship.

CCSD Celebrates

Award Winners

The Yes I Can Awards celebrate the achievements of children and youth with exceptionalities. The awards encourage students to seek their highest potential and increase public awareness of the abilities, aspirations, and personal qualities of those with disabilities. Each CCSD elementary school is invited to select one student to receive the Yes I Can Award based on achievement during the year in one or more of the following categories: academics, the arts, school and community, self-advocacy, and technology. This year’s honorees are Arnold Mill ES, Pius Ilukhor; Avery ES, Brody Smith; Ball Ground ES STEM Academy, Dallas Conner; Bascomb ES, Max Morris; Boston ES, Chase Evans; Carmel ES, Roland Heslep; Clark Creek ES STEM Academy, Kaylee Morrison; Clayton ES, Chloe Campbell-Frost; Free Home ES, Nathaly Flores; Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy, Miguel Ramirez Garcia; Hickory Flat ES, Irvin Zuniga-Garcia; Holly Springs ES STEM Academy, Alyssa Lowe; Indian Knoll ES, Danna Hernandez-Membreno; Johnston ES, Harrison Conley; Knox ES STEM Academy, Samantha Smerker; Liberty ES, Brianna Monson; Little River ES, Jacob Myers; Macedonia ES, Jack Smith; Mountain Road ES, Taylor Sleeman; Oak Grove ES STEAM Academy, Annalyse Ghorley; R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy, Mason Coker; Sixes ES, Lilliana Cobb; Woodstock ES, Paulo Mendoza Morales.

The students and teachers gave brief speeches, and Dr. Hightower presented each student with an iPad, $50 gift card, and a plaque. The teachers received plaques and $100 gift cards. The dinner and gifts were made possible by donations from presenting sponsors LGE Community Credit Union and the Cherokee County Educational Foundation and silver sponsor Center Cut Catering.

“Ryan is an outstanding individual, and I'm thrilled to see him acknowledged by his peers,” said Cherokee County EMS Chief Nate Sullivan.

Valedictorians and Salutatorians front row (L-R): Woodstock HS Valedictorian Steven Li, Creekview HS Salutatorian Justin Bolsen, Sequoyah HS Valedictorian Alaina Cothran, Cherokee HS Salutatorian Karoline Karl, Cherokee HS Valedictorian Kate Letsinger, and Etowah HS Salutatorian Natalie Calbert. Back row (L-R): Creekview HS Valedictorian Callahan Pace, Woodstock HS Salutatorian Dillon Lewis Watson, River Ridge HS Valedictorian Carson Portis, Sequoyah HS Salutatorian Wesley Lanter, River Ridge HS Salutatorian Lexie Montfort, and Etowah HS Valedictorian Lillian Derenthal.

Regine Thigpen, Northside Hospital Cherokee Emergency Dept. manager, presents the award to Ryan Barker.

Honored Teachers front row (L-R): Kristin Witty, John Murnan, Donell Osborne, Brian Carnes, and Jeffrey Anderson. Back row (L-R): Henry Oglesby, Jr., Josh Sailers, Eric Jones, Casey Belli, Janet Baggett, and Jay Huller.

2022 Outstanding First Responder Named During this year’s 47th annual celebration of EMS Week, which recognizes how paramedics and EMTs have risen to the challenge in response to the needs of patients and their communities, Cherokee County firefighter Ryan Barker was presented with the Outstanding First Responder Award.

Class of 2022 Valedictorians, Salutatorians Honored at Scholar Recognition Banquet The special event was attended by the scholars and their parents; the teacher each scholar chose as the most influential in his/her education; CCSD’s high school principals; Superintendent Brian V. Hightower and members of his senior staff; and the school board.

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Senator Speaks

Daddy’s Girl

By State Senator Bruce Thompson

he song “Butterfly Kisses,” written by Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas, never really resonated with me until after I became a daddy in 2000. I love both of my children dearly, but there is something special about the bond between a father and his daughter. I’m not sure how the magic is made, but my daughter, Faith, and I have it. She may have been four or five the first time I heard the song on the radio, and I couldn’t stop sobbing, as Carlisle sang about his little girl growing into a woman and ultimately getting married. You never know what emotion will flood your mind when posed with the request, but every dad knows the day is coming when a young man will approach him with the million-dollar question, “Sir, I would like to ask permission to marry your daughter.” I may be a bit old fashioned, but I am not lying when I say that I have very high standards for the guy that I hand off the baton to, and he better take excellent care of my daughter. He needs to be highly motivated, a strong leader, and love her unconditionally. Oh, and if he can walk on water, that would be a bonus (kidding!).

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Fortunately, Faith has found such a saint in Parker. He is everything I could ask for in a man and future son-in-law, which saved me from having to deliver the speech I’ve been preparing for many years for the young man who requested my blessing: “Take good care of her, and I will always be an advocate in your corner. Hurt her, and well, you don’t really want to know.” We weren’t quite sure who God would have for our daughter, realizing relationships are not always easy, especially when courting an independent young businesswoman like Faith. But as Parker discovered, there is a silver lining. Faith may be strong-willed, but she is decisive, low maintenance, and extremely loyal. In “Butterfly Kisses,” Carlisle reflects on things like his little girl saying her prayers and turning sweet 16, and he keeps reminding himself he must have done something right to receive “a hug every morning and butterfly kisses at night.” As he prepares to give his daughter away on her wedding day, she asks what he is

thinking, to which he replies that he isn’t sure but feels like he is losing his baby girl. When he begins to walk her down the aisle, he is reminded that love is also about letting go while cherishing the memories. It’s truly a beautiful thing to watch the puzzle come together in your little girl’s life, as the Lord reveals the partner he has chosen for her. “Train up a child in the way they should go and when they are old, they will not depart from it,” (Proverbs 22:6). God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him,” (Genesis 2:18).

Bruce Thompson represents District 14, which includes Canton and Woodstock. 404-656-0065. BruceThompsonGa.com

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Bloom Where You Are Planted at Woodstock Senior Center By Julie Markley

[Lifestyle] Now that summer is here, beautiful blooms can be seen all around us. The wonderful aromas, shapes, sizes, and colors of all the new flowers in our area add even more appeal to our surrounding landscapes, and your City of Woodstock Senior Center is certainly no exception. Members have been working hard on our butterfly garden, fairy garden, and delicious vegetable garden! Members enjoy staying active at the Center as well as in the community, and we are happy to offer a Gardening Club at the Senior Center, which is included with membership. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, older adults who actively engage with their garden can prevent osteoporosis and reduce the risk of some cancers, type 2 diabetes, depression, and heart disease due to their increased physical activity. Gardening groups also offer opportunities to make connections with others in your community as well as connecting with Mother Nature herself. Connecting with others through group activities is a wonderful way to continue engaging socially during retirement, and the City of Woodstock Senior Center is a great place to find gardening groups as well as many other opportunities to grow new relationships! L

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Woodstock HS graduate Christian Preiser

Creekview HS sophomore Will Nichelson

Be Pro Be Proud Movement Translates to High-Growth Careers By Cherokee Office of Economic Development

[StrategicLife] Sometimes, dreams look like hard work. In fall 2020, Creekview HS sophomore Will Nichelson stepped on board Be Pro Be Proud Georgia – a comprehensive initiative that connects students to post-secondary training and careers through an interactive website and mobile workshop. Little did he know, his life would change forever. While Be Pro Be Proud Georgia features many different paths to success, Nichelson’s future was right in front of him in the form of a Lincoln Electric Welding simulator. Fast forward two years. Will graduated from Chattahoochee Technical College with his basic welding certifications exactly two days after he stood in front of his peers and committed to GO PRO in welding at the second annual Skilled Professions Signing Day, a collaboration among Be Pro Be Proud Georgia, Cherokee Office of Economic Development, the Cherokee County School District, and Chattahoochee Technical College. It’s safe to say that trading his graduation cap for a welding hood directly upon graduation was quite the upgrade. Alongside Nichelson, 33 fellow students representing all six Cherokee high schools signed a “letter of intent” to pursue a career within one of Be Pro Be Proud 18

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Georgia’s 15 in-demand professions. Not only are students getting energized about these careers, but parents and the community are also taking notice. For Be Pro Be Proud, stories like this prove that the movement to “bring a new generation of pride, progress, and professionals to Georgia’s skilled workforce” is working. Early exposure to essential careers through programs like Be Pro Be Proud Georgia and Skilled Professions Signing Day are translating into life-changing careers. As this next Skilled Professions Day signee can attest, hard work pays off. Woodstock HS graduate Christian Preiser attended the inaugural signing day in May 2021. A year later, he made his return to the signing day stage as a fully vested, skilled professional working as an electrical apprentice at Hewatt Electrical Contractors in Marietta. His company is even paying for his professional certifications while he receives on-the-job training. Like many of his peers, Preiser has turned his passion for electrical work into a profitable career. Working within the skilled professions is more than just finding a high-wage, stable career – it’s discovering a sense of pride that comes from building something from the ground up. From nerdy to dirty, Be Pro Be Proud spotlights a variety of high-growth careers.

The movement also demonstrates that the path to success doesn’t always involve a traditional four-year degree. College is a great option, but every student must walk a different road, depending on their skill sets. Georgia’s growing number of skilled professionals keep our world running every day. From the web developer who’s creating the next award-winning website in JavaScript to the line worker who’s powering up entire communities, these essential workers are making an impact in ways we can only imagine. The next time you need help on a construction project, some fresh air because your HVAC went out, or at-home medical care, it may just be one of Cherokee’s Skilled Professions Signing Day honorees showing up at your door. The path to success starts right here at home. Find out how you can join the movement at BeProBeProudGa.org. L

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COVER STORY

WELCOME TO

Woodstock Pediatric Medicine! Woodstock Pediatric Medicine (WPM), located in the heart of Woodstock, has been treating children and adolescents for nearly 25 years and is one of the largest pediatric practices in the area. With that amount of time and experience comes expert pediatric care from a skilled team of five pediatricians, two nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and a clinical social worker. WPM sees children from birth through age 18. As a primary care practice, the providers want to ensure patients have regular checkups. But when children are sick, they will be seen as quickly as possible to get them feeling better and help parents rest easier, knowing their little one is on the mend. The practitioners also diagnose and treat ADHD, anxiety, and depression. For chronic or complex problems, WPM is well connected to pediatric specialists in the area and can help guide parents on the path to their child’s healing. The clinic is divided into two separate waiting areas, one for sick and one for healthy patients, so there’s no reason to worry about a healthy child getting ill when coming in for a regular checkup.

If you’ve ever visited WPM, you’ve likely met one of the following shining star providers. Together, they possess decades of pediatric experience, and combine for a total of 75 years of taking care of children at WPM.

Veteran Providers Jordana Heaven, MD, FAAP

Adriana Rzeznik, MD, FAAP

Frini Shah, MD, FAAP

20 years at WPM

18 years at WPM

16 years at WPM

Special Interests: Adolescent Medicine, Diabetes, Thyroid and Growth Issues

Special Interests: Asthma and Respiratory Concerns

Special Interests: Newborns and Breastfeeding Support

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WPM has grown! Meet its newest providers: •

Nathan Lynes, MD, FAAP

and advisors were surprised he was undecided. Everyone seemed to know before he did that he would enjoy pediatrics, and they were right. Dr. Lynes fell in love with it on his first day at the children’s hospital. Helping sick kids heal is one of the greatest joys a father can have.

Dr. Lynes, WPM’s most recent addition, will start seeing patients next month. He is a board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Born in Charleston, Dr. Lynes was raised in South Carolina and Georgia. As a teen, he lived in Woodstock and graduated from Sequoyah HS. He earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Georgia and his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta.

Dr. Lynes’ favorite parts of working in pediatrics are seeing growing babies smile and hearing them babble, watching teens try not to laugh at dad jokes, and, of course, helping sick kids get well. His special interests in pediatric medicine include allergies, eczema, and colic.

Dr. Lynes continued his medical training through the Morehouse School of Medicine Pediatric Residency Program, attracted by its mission to serve the underserved. For the past six years, he has been practicing medicine in West Cobb, Paulding, and Douglas counties. Working in Woodstock will put him closer to home. While he ultimately became a pediatrician because he loves children and enjoys seeing them grow, thrive, and overcome difficulties, Dr. Lynes didn’t always know he wanted to work in pediatrics. When he started medical school, he had not decided which area of medicine he wanted to study. After seeing his gentle demeanor and the love he showed toward his own children, his classmates

In his free time, Dr. Lynes enjoys sports, music, playing guitar, the outdoors, and spending time with his wife and four children.

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Julie Anna Gomez, LCSW Julie Anna Gomez is a clinical social worker and therapist. She has been with WPM for almost a year and has become very popular with coworkers and patients alike. Gomez provides counseling and therapy services for behavioral health, ADHD, stress management, anxiety, depression, and other issues. WPM knows things can be hard for children and parents. Sometimes, people just need someone to talk to. Gomez is fabulous, and her schedule fills up quickly.

The WPM staff works together as a team to help you and your young ones celebrate the good and get through the bad. For more information, give WPM a call or visit the website. Almost all major insurance plans are accepted including Medicaid.

Woodstock Pediatric Medicine 2000 Professional Way, Woodstock, GA 30188 770-517-0250 • WoodstockPeds.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-5:00pm

Thanh Tam Le, MD, FAAP

Shannon Dobson, CPNP

Milan Wade, CPNP

4 years at WPM

13 years at WPM

4 years at WPM

Special Interests: Premature Babies and Newborns

Special Interests: Newborns and Newborn Education, Diet, Nutritional Issues, and Obesity

Special Interests: Adolescent Medicine, Diet, Nutritional Issues, and Obesity

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PublicSafety

Sparky

Joins the Team! By Lisa M. Grisham, CPSTI

herokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) has a new member of the Community Risk Reduction Team: Sparky the Fire Dog! Sparky was welcomed to CCFES in mid-May and will be assisting with fire prevention and education throughout Cherokee County. Look for him at community events, local elementary schools, and Pre-Ks. “We are thrilled to have such an energetic, passionate, and experienced pup to help spread the messages of fire prevention. Sparky is the hero of fire safety for our department and community,” said Chief Eddie Robinson. Sparky the Fire Dog is the beloved mascot for the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and has been working diligently to prevent fires since 1951. Even though he’s not a young pup, he still has tons of energy and passion when it comes to fire safety. Of course, Sparky has some great tips for the “DOG” days of summer:  Take safety with you. When vacationing, “know before you go, and check it out once you get there.” Look for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and make an escape plan when you arrive.  If pets are traveling with you, make sure they are part of the escape plan. Make an evacuation kit for each pet that is easily accessible and lightweight.  Never go back inside a burning home for a pet. Let the firefighters know there is an animal inside.  Supervision is key with little ones. Always have eyes on the situation in a new place or by the pool, lake, or beach.  If visitors are coming to see you, make sure they know the plan in case of fire.  Attend professional fireworks shows and keep sparklers away from children. Sparklers burn hotter than other fireworks and can cause serious injury.  Grilling should always be done outdoors. Set a 3-foot perimeter around the grill while in use.  Never leave the grill unattended and don’t place it too close to the house.  Cherokee County is under a burn ban until October 1. However, recreational fires where only logs or clean wood are being burned for pleasure, religious ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar purposes are allowed year-round, but the total fuel area cannot exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height with a minimum of 25 feet from all structures. No garbage or yard waste can be burned during these types of fires. Recreational fires should be constantly attended and completely extinguished when done enjoying them.  Check your smoke alarms once a month to make sure the battery is still good. Replace the batteries once a year (unless you have the 10-year lithium battery version). Replace your smoke alarm every 10 years. Sparky has his own website where kids can find fun activities and videos. Visit Sparky.org to see what he’s up to. Be on the lookout for him around the county and make sure you say “hello,” but don’t feed him treats. Cherokee Fire & Emergency Services welcomes our new furry friend and hopes he will be with with us for many years to come. For more information on fire safety, visit CherokeeCountyFire.com or NFPA.com. For further questions about fire prevention and fire safety, you can reach the Community Risk Reduction Team by calling 678-493-6290 or emailing FireMarshal@cherokeega.com.

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Lisa M. Grisham is the senior fire safety educator for Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services and the coordinator for Safe Kids Cherokee County. 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. 678-493-6296. CherokeeCountyFire.org

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Need To File an Insurance Claim for Your Roof? By Juan Reyes

[HomeLife] Dealing with storm damage to your roof is not an enjoyable experience, especially because it usually involves filing a homeowners insurance claim and a roofing insurance claim.

Here are some helpful tips: • Review your roofing insurance coverage each year to know what type of roof damage is covered under your policy and what your deductible will be if you file a claim. • When there is evident storm damage to your home, call your insurance company to start the claim process and get an adjuster assigned to your case. • If the roof is badly damaged and your home is unsafe, then be sure to stay somewhere else during repairs. • Record details about the damage as supporting evidence. Photograph any visible interior or exterior damage to show your insurance company. • For your safety, avoid going on your damaged roof. When filing roofing insurance claims, have an experienced roofing contractor inspect the damage for you. Some will even use drones. • Find a roofing contractor who is also experienced with roofing insurance claims. He/she will know what the insurance company needs to see for the claim to go through. • Be wary of “storm-chasing” contractors. Immediately after a big natural event, it is common for opportunistic contractors to show up throughout the affected area looking to make a fast buck and take advantage of inexperienced homeowners. Their goal is to replace as many roofs as possible at a low cost for them and get out of town.

If you are hesitant to contact your insurance company, here are some questions to ask yourself: • Would the cost of repairs be greater than your deductible by a significant amount? Significant and/or expensive damage should help determine which repairs require insurance company assistance. • Is this your first claim in the last 10 years? You are safer filing a claim if you’ve filed few or no claims in the past. • Is the damage due to negligence/ poor maintenance, or was it damaged by something not covered under your insurance policy? If so, then you Juan Reyes is the owner of Pro Roofing & Siding. shouldn’t file. Your insurance 2558 Canton Road, company will not cover your roof Marietta. 770-373-7064. repairs/replacement. MyProRoofing.com Serving Woodstock, including Towne Lake

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Pregnant? Get Your

Smile Ready

To Welcome Your New Baby By Steven Anderson, D.M.D.

[HealthyLife] Preparation for good oral health during pregnancy starts with a dental exam. Many dentists are experienced in treating pregnant patients. Extra precautions are employed to help mom feel comfortable and to protect the unborn baby. If you have not seen your dentist prior to getting pregnant, a routine checkup and cleaning should be scheduled during pregnancy. If possible, tooth decay and other oral disease should be treated immediately. Active oral disease will progress during this time, so resolving any problems quickly will help avoid extensive and potentially painful treatments once your newborn arrives. With the advances of modern digital technology, necessary dental X-rays are considered safe because the radiation is so low, and the focus is the tooth or jaw – not the uterus. Your dentist can also provide a lead apron to further protect the abdominal area and ease your concern. A good time to schedule your dental visit is during your second trimester. In the second trimester, the baby has moved beyond the critical early organ development stages and into body development. Often, nausea or other discomforts have passed, and mothers are more physically prepared to receive dental work. Review and consider necessary treatments only. Listen closely to your trusted dentist and make decisions together.

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Drugs, Dentistry, and Pregnancy Some medications can affect the developing baby. In dentistry, there are very few routinely used drugs that could potentially be harmful. Overdoses or chronic use are the primary concerns. Antibiotics, pain medicine, and anesthetics are carefully considered when needed. Your dentist should take precautions and discuss any specific drug concerns with you and/or your obstetrician. Having a child is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, and keeping your teeth healthy before, during, and after pregnancy allows you to truly enjoy this wonderful time. After all, great dentistry is all about you, so you can be better prepared to care for your newborn. L

Dr. Steven Anderson practices cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry at Anderson Dental of Woodstock and East Cobb. 650 Claremore Professional Way, Suite 200, Woodstock, GA 30188. 770-384-8505. DrStevenAnderson.com

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Quotables “People do not decide their futures. They decide their habits, and their habits decide their futures.”

“If you’re not willing to downgrade your lifestyle for a year to have a lifestyle you want forever, you care too much about what other people think.”

“But that’s the irony, broken people are not fragile.” -Clinton Sammy Jr.

“The real wealth is land, a family, homegrown food, clean water, and peace of mind.” -Unknown

-F. M. Alexander

-Jim Carrey

“This life is mine alone. So, I have stopped asking people for directions to places they’ve never been.” -Glennon Doyle

“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” -Peter Marshall “The most valuable information is what you gain from figuring it out on your own. Nobody can see the small details you pick up along the way. People can’t copy what they can’t see.” -Dan Koe

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“The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply.” -Stephen R. Covey

“The guy that’s down there on the ground that needs some help, you don’t walk up and kick him. If you do, you better wear his shoes for awhile because you know what? Trade places with him, and he’ll pick you up.” -Stevie Ray Vaughan

“Sometimes doing nothing is doing something.” -Thomas Dewar

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Book Review BY JOHN RODGERS

THE GIRL in HIS SHADOW

he library’s Summer Learning Program, Oceans of Possibilities, is still going strong with a full calendar of fun events and the annual Fine-Free Summer campaign, which promises no overdue fees on items. With a library card, readers can access eBooks and audiobooks for all ages via services like eRead Kids, SimplyE, eBook Central, and OverDrive/Libby as well as digital magazines with Flipster. These can be found at SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org/elibrary, and all that’s needed to enjoy them is a computer, e-reader, or mobile device. Not a fan of waiting in line to enjoy a new eBook? One title that’s guaranteed to be checked in this month is The Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake, which is available as part of the Big Library Read. In this historical fiction novel, which recalls a time when women were forbidden to practice medicine, Nora Beady serves as the most trusted (and completely secret) assistant to surgeon Horace Croft. The arrival of new surgical resident Daniel Gibson prompts Nora to further hide her medical skills by playing the role of a “proper” girl, but an overwhelming desire to help her patients puts her at a crossroads. Audiences will have mixed opinions about the romance elements within the plot, but Nora’s journey to find her voice is still one worth taking. Squeamish readers beware: the story’s surgical procedures are depicted in rather graphic detail. From July 13-27, the eBook and audiobook versions of The Girl in His Shadow will be available to anyone with a library card, without any limits (in other words, no holds or wait lists!). Contact the library by phone, on social media, or by visiting SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org to check the status of a library card, set up a PIN, or ask about checking out titles online. To check out digital books and more, visit Sequoyah. Overdrive.com.

John Rodgers is the community engagement manager for the Sequoyah Regional Library System. 770-479-3090, x320. SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org

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“Picnics are a way to

bring people together

and celebrate the joys of

life. They’re an experience outside of meeting up for

just the typical dinner and

drinks, and a place to foster memories for the future.” – Ashley Grier, owner of Better Together Picnic Company

Picnic Themes Celebrating Our Southern Roots • • • • • • • • • • • •

ressed up or put together at the spur of the moment, picnics, from the French “pique-nique,” are perfect for warm summer days when the sun is late to set. While you might not enjoy the liveried servers and formal place settings known to 19th century English gentry or the idyllic graciousness of artists Renoir and Manet’s picnics, you can tailor your al fresco dining adventure to fit many occasions and suit tastes from young to old, gourmet to plain wrap.

A List of Essentials To ease the burden, invest in a foldable, lightweight wagon. • • • • • • • • • • •

Picnic basket (or “hamper” in British parlance) Ice chest or cooler Insulated food carriers Water-resistant ground cloth Coordinated table linens – bright for a birthday or subdued for an engagement Portable lawn chairs Bottle opener and corkscrew Plastic drinking glasses including champagne flutes Paper, reusable plastic, or today’s chic melamine plates Knives, forks, and spoons – don’t forget serving utensils And, since you’ll likely be picnicking in Georgia, bug repellent and sunscreen

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Make sure you stock the cooler with ice and take along warming bags. Surprise everyone by prefilling jam jars with individual servings of creamy banana pudding. For a fun touch, decorate each jar with gingham fabric and tie with a bright ribbon or make individual pineapple upside-down cakes using a muffin tin. • F ried chicken • Tomato pie •S uccotash salad • Pimento cheese with crackers •P ickled okra and peppers • Banana pudding

• Barbecue pulled-pork sliders •C ole slaw •H omemade biscuits • Deviled eggs • Spiced pecans •P ineapple upside-down cake

It’s Teatime • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Immortalized by Jane Austen, and more recently in Downton Abbey, comes the tradition of English tea. Whether you call it a cream tea, high tea, or just that pick-me-up “cuppa,” this picnic will charm even die-hard coffee lovers. Set the mood by taking a three-tiered cake stand, linen tablecloth and napkins, tea set, and silver sugar tongs. • Cucumber, watercress, tomato, and egg-salad sandwiches •H omemade scones •P etit fours •C risp butter biscuits or shortbread •B uttercream chocolate chip cookies

•D evon clotted cream • L emon curd •S trawberry jam or marmalade • T hermos of hot Earl Grey or Darjeeling tea •C ream and sugar •C hampagne mimosas

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Fourth of July Fun for All • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

These favorites from south of the border travel well and can be kept warm with little effort. A heavy-duty serape will not only add color to the fiesta but will also serve as a perfect ground cover. For entertainment, hang a pinata filled with sweet treats and small toys.

Choose from childhood favorites that are sure to please everyone from Grandma and Grandpa to those just toddling about. Make the nation’s birthday special by including homemade options. Opt for red, white, and blue paper goods and take along a few sparklers to add to the spirit of ’76!

• An ample supply of chips, red and green salsa, pico de gallo, and fresh guacamole • Empanadas • Mini tacos • Sliced quesadillas • Fried green chiles

•M exican gazpacho • Mexican street corn salad • Flan and Mexican sweet breads • Horchata (Mexican sweet milk) • Margarita mix

Quintessential Charcuterie • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • You can’t go wrong with the array of possibilities in this picnic. Dress up your fare by serving it on a silver platter, or dress it down by packing a wooden one.

•P B&J sandwiches for the young at heart •S outhern ham sandwiches for more mature palates •H omemade potato chips •G rilled corn, roasted kale, or green bean salad • F or the kids – white, chocolate, and red velvet mini cupcakes

• F or the adults – strawberry shortcake with seasonal berries and robust dollops of whipped cream atop homemade sweet biscuits •C ooler filled with everyone’s favorite sodas, fruit juice pouches, water, sweet tea, and lemonade

Cause for Celebration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Assorted meats – salami, spiced ham or prosciutto, smoked salmon or salmon pate • Cheeses – aged cheddar, smoked gouda, and stilton for those who like flavor; brie or gouda for the less adventurous • Mini cheese and onion quiches • Dijon or other gourmet mustard • Dried apricots, dates, or other fruit paired with gourmet nuts

•O live tapenade • Red and green grapes, strawberries, and sliced kiwi • Pickles, olives (both kalamata and green), and stuffed grape leaves • Bruschetta • Baby carrots, artichoke hearts, or hearts of palm • Breadsticks, hard-crusted baguettes, and sliced pita or flatbread triangles • Chilled pinot grigio or chenin blanc • Sparkling water

Whether it’s an engagement or anniversary, a graduation or retirement, make this picnic one to remember. You’ll definitely need champagne flutes for this theme! Take along a bouquet of flowers, party hats and balloons, or hang a festive banner to fit the occasion. •C hocolate pudding dip and an assortment of fresh fruits for dipping

•S liced chicken wraps •O nion and cheddar cheese puffs •H erbed goat cheese and water crackers • White-chocolate-dipped strawberries •C andied pecans or almonds • Champagne

Music, Dancing, and Dining Under the Stars • • • • • • Summer means outdoor concerts enhanced by dinner and, sometimes, dancing. • • • • • • • • •

Spicy hummus with crudites Grilled, sliced chicken breast with aioli Assortment of roasted summer veggies Roast beef wraps Quinoa and mint salad Sliced sourdough baguettes Chocolate cheesecake squares Sparkling water Libations – chenin blanc or pinot grigio, petit syrah or zinfandel, and an assortment of craft beers

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Managing Your Business Reputation Online By Jennifer Davis

[StrategicLife] When it comes to managing your business online, there are a lot of places where people can voice their opinions. Public-facing reviews are a great way to collect feedback about your business. When used strategically, reviews can be a huge boon to your Google rankings. But if left ignored, Google reviews can do harm.

Do Google reviews really matter? Google reviews have been proven to affect a business listing’s ranking on the search engine. Studies have shown that positive reviews that use keywords relevant to your business help it to be found more easily. So, if you run a shoe store and someone writes a review about how easy it was to get sized for boots, you may be more likely to rank when people are searching for boots in the area of your business. Reviews also help to show Google that your site truly is relevant to your business, thus relevant to what people are searching for.

Should I interact with reviewers? Absolutely! Interacting with reviews is a great way to make your customers feel heard, and to show potential customers that your business cares about the feedback it receives. According to Hubspot, one in five customers expects to hear back. Simply thanking reviewers for leaving positive reviews sends the message that you’re listening. Nearly 98% of online customers say that review scores affect their purchase decision, so it’s very important to cultivate those positive reviews.

How can I handle troublesome reviews? Occasionally, despite our best efforts, a customer may have a nonoptimal experience in your business. If someone leaves a negative review on your Google listing, that negative review can impact your reputation with future clients as well as affect your overall rating on Google itself. One of the best things business owners can do is to reply to a negative review with understanding and an intent to fix the customer’s issue. Without being defensive, apologize that the customer left unsatisfied and offer a solution if one is available.

Can I encourage customers to write reviews? Yes! In fact, the Google My Business management screen will provide you with a direct link to leave a review, which you can share with your clients through email, QR codes, or other methods. There are just a few rules:  You cannot ask for reviews in bulk, only on an individual basis.  You cannot offer any incentives (cash, free gifts, etc.) in exchange for reviews.  You cannot allow your employees to post reviews as if they are customers. Overall, Google reviews are an extremely powerful tool for establishing a positive reputation for your business. When used correctly, they can bring a huge boost of traffic. L

Jennifer Davis is a website administrator at Technical Resource Solutions. 120 Arnold Mill Park, Suite 100, Woodstock. 678-928-9491. TechnicalRS.com

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Support for Veterans and Active-Duty Military As the USA celebrates the anniversary of its independence this month, Family Life would like to highlight some nonprofit Community Partners that serve our military. We hope that veterans or active-duty military members will use these services if they need them, and that civilians will get involved and support these wonderful organizations.

Cherokee Veterans Community (CVC) CVC is a military ministry at First Baptist Church Woodstock that has been actively serving Cherokee County’s military community for the past four years. They serve all active-duty military and their family members. Nonmilitary community members are also welcome; the only requirement is having a heart to serve. CVC Events and Services • Support/Networking Groups meet at First Baptist Church Woodstock (11905 Highway 92, Woodstock) in the “A” building (chapel) on the first Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:00pm. This group is open to all veterans, active duty, Reserves, and National Guard members and their family members as well as community volunteers. Attendees are invited to share daily stresses, concerns, and fears of being connected to the military while offering support, understanding, compassion, and fellowship. The group uses Christian faith-based material for discussions to help deepen relationships with Christ and with each other. • Coffee With Veterans — Enjoy a hot cup of coffee and good conversation with fellow veterans. Attendees share stories and the love of Christ. • Battle Buddies at Home — This outreach provides homebound veterans with a social outlet that they might be missing. While visiting and sharing the love of Christ, members look for any minor repairs that can be made to help make life easier and safer. Nutritional assistance is also provided when needed. • WeCareBoxes — These boxes are filled with hygiene and comfort items as well as cards and letters of appreciation from the community and sent to deployed military members. When permitted, faith-based material is also included to share Christ’s love. WeCareBoxes are packed and shipped several times a year. • Other annual special events — Sacrifices Made Memorial Day tribute, Supporting Our Military Heroes fundraiser (motorcycle ride/ car and truck show), and a Veterans Day appreciation breakfast. For more information about CVC, please call 678-570-5828 or email VeteransMinistry@fbcw.net or DMSnyder7000@gmail.com. 32

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Witness to War Foundation (WTWF) The Witness to War Foundation is dedicated to capturing the stories of individual combat veterans. Its mission is three-part: • Preserve — WTWF captures the combat stories of veterans from all wars by filming interviews in broadcast quality, HD digital video before their stories are lost forever. • Honor — Staff members professionally edit these hour-long interviews into 2-5-minute war stories to make them more consumable by today’s media savvy generation. • Educate — The recorded war stories are used to teach current and future generations about the price of freedom and the extraordinary valor of our veterans. All WTWF interviews are conducted free of charge, and each participant receives free copies of his/her interview. For more information, please visit WitnessToWar.org or call 770-481-3018.

Additional Military Support Resources: Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program (CCHVP) CCHVP is comprised of a group of veterans and volunteers dedicated to helping homeless veterans overcome the stigma and consequences of mental health issues and homelessness. For more information, visit CherokeeHomelessVeterans.com, email JLindenmayer80@gmail.com, or call 678-983-7590. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5262 Cherokee County 275 Moose Loop Road Canton, GA 30114 Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:00pm Quartermaster: Roger McIver Commander: Charles Grady Sr. 770-231-2880 VFW.org Veterans Crisis Line Confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones, 24/7 Call 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) Text 838255 Chat Online VeteransCrisisLine.net Add

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Alternatives to Roses in the Landscape By Joshua Fuder

[HomeLife] The allure to plant roses in the landscape is something inherit in our culture. But roses can be a challenge for even the most dedicated gardener. They are prone to powdery mildew, leaf spot diseases, and the rose rosette virus. There is also the annual battle with Japanese beetles, aphids, and sawflies. The good news is there are some great alternatives that provide many of the ornamental characteristics without as much of the insect and disease pressure. The following plants will grow in the same situations roses would, which is full sun (at least until afternoon) with well-drained soil.

Deutzia gracilis – Slender deutzia is a rounded deciduous

Clethra alnifolia – Summersweet has a spreading mounding habit that can grow 5-10 feet tall. It blooms mid-late summer with small white flowers that occur in bottlebrush-like spikes at the terminals. It’s very fragrant and an excellent choice for pollinators.

Aronia melanocarpa – Black chokeberry is more compact than red chokeberry with the “Low Scape” series topping out at 12-14 inches with a 1.5-3 inch spread. This easy-to-grow native shines with three seasons of interest. Prolific clusters of white blooms are a pollinator magnet. Flowers lead to purple-black fruit. Ceanothus americanus – New Jersey Tea is a drought-tolerant deciduous native shrub that thrives in poor soils. It has a low growing, rounded form, typically 3 feet tall by 5 feet wide. It blooms profusely in early summer with clusters of fragrant white to purple flowers. Weigela florida – Weigela is a dense, rounded, deciduous shrub that can range from 5-10 feet tall by 5-10 feet wide. Many cultivars exist with variations in size as well as leaf and flower color. The showy tubular flowers will attract butterflies and hummingbirds and can also work well in flower arrangements.

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

shrub that grows 2-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. Dark green foliage with tiny white fragrant flowers covers the plant in spring.

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Impact Grants Awarded

Classroom Impact Grants were awarded to the following teachers:

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 Virginia Baldwin, R.M. Moore ES

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 Jennifer Campbell, Dean Rusk MS  Ty Casteel, Etowah HS  Jill Cole, Clark Creek ES

[AcademicLife] Near the end of the 2022 school year, Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF) surprised 21 Cherokee County School District (CCSD) teachers with Classroom Impact Grants totaling $40,000. CCEF also awarded more than $10,000 in Rapid Grants of up to $500, and it funds districtwide initiatives as requested. Founded in 2012 to help raise funds and awareness for CCSD to ensure excellence in its classrooms, CCEF has awarded more than $1 million since its inception. Each year, this organization of community volunteers diligently leads the effort to make sure CCSD teachers get the additional resources they need to help students do their best. CCEF continues to celebrate the innovation seen in teachers, students, and the community.

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Applications for Classroom Impact Grants open in November and are available for funding up to $2,500 per classroom. A committee of at least five judges grades the applications, and each judge’s score is compiled and ranked to decide which teachers are awarded grants. The number of grants awarded each year depends on fundraising efforts at the annual Celebration of Education Gala. Without the outpouring of support, CCEF would not be able to fulfill its mission. This year was a tremendous success.

 Brooke Dillon, Mill Creek MS  Nina Eidson, Knox ES  Jim Elder, Mill Creek MS  Adrianne Fagan, Woodstock HS  Jennifer Falco, E.T. Booth MS  Cathy Fernandez, E.T. Booth MS  Amanda Graves, E.T Booth MS  Chelsea Leming, Indian Knoll ES  Denise Lewis, Oak Grove ES  Sandy McPherson, Clayton ES  Sarah Munroe, Macedonia ES  Hillary Nichols, Active Academy/I-Grad  Tina Plousis, Hickory Flat ES  Angela Topper, Oak Grove ES

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

 Keara Rubin, River Ridge HS  Lisa Spence, Hasty ES  Amy Walker, Johnston ES

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Creating Laughter Through Positivity

Jessica It’s All Good E

ven as a child, comedian Jessica It’s All Good Jenne knew she could make people laugh. Now, whether acting, doing improv, working as a DJ, or taking the mic as a stand-up comedienne, the selfprofessed “extreme extrovert” with a big personality thrives on the energy of her audience. Her goal is not only to make people laugh, but also to make their day a little brighter with her words. Jessica’s path has included majoring in theater in college followed by several years performing and teaching children’s improv with Elm Street Arts (now Woodstock Arts) before joining the adult troupe. She has also won a loyal following as the DJ at an Atlanta karaoke spot and performs with Fish Sticks Comedy, a faith-based national improv organization that has troupes stationed in major cities throughout the country, including Atlanta. Along the way, she came up with her stage name, Jessica It’s All Good; listened to

the encouragement of fellow performers, roommates, and friends; let serendipity play its part; and discovered her first love is stand-up comedy. Photo

Drawn to stand-up work because she can touch people using her own words, Jessica says she would be perfectly happy if she were touring the country doing her unique brand of “clean” comedy that is “all about positivity.”

No matter which stage she takes, helping members of her audience enjoy themselves is Jessica’s priority. And knowing her audience comes from different walks of life, she avoids certain topics.

“Some people are going through hard things. People come up to me after shows and tell me ‘I needed this laugh today.’ That’s a real motivation.”

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“My comedy is adult-friendly,” she said, “But still safe.” Prior to every performance, she meets with event organizers in order to cater material to that event. “I pray before shows and ask if there is something someone needs to hear today,” Jessica said. “Some people are going through hard things. People come up to me after shows and tell me ‘I needed this laugh today.’ That’s a real motivation.” While performing, she lets the skills she learned in theater kick in by reading her audience’s facial expressions, listening to their laughter, and following their lead. “It’s a mixture of spirituality, theater background, magic — a crazy talent — but reading my audience is crucial,” she said. While she doesn’t hesitate to say that she plans to be a world famous comedienne, Jessica is also thankful for what her talent can give to others. “I’ve always said I would be famous, but I’ve learned to appreciate what I have right now. When people know who I am, it makes me feel good. I just want to do shows and to make people laugh.”

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Five Great

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By Pastor Jeremy Morton

[InGoodFaith] “Sorry, bad habit,” is something most of us have been guilty of saying at some point. Maybe you have an odd habit or a debilitating one. Regardless of what it may be, habits are in all aspects of our lives. Rarely, though, do we talk about good habits. In a devotion called, All Dads Pro, Dan Orlovsky wrote an article about five habits that are beneficial to everyone. The first habit is showing up. People with this habit are consistent, punctual, and prepared. It’s not healthy to make excuses. Rather, it’s important to take responsibility for your actions. Showing up is not just literal, but also metaphorical. Are you present and focused when you arrive? The next habit is remaining positive amid adversity. In a broken world, it’s easy to see everything that’s wrong with it. Challenge yourself to not be negative, but instead, to look for the good in every person you see and let every situation be teachable. The third habit is being grateful. Sometimes, it’s easier to complain about our circumstances, especially when they’re challenging. But when we look for things to thank God for, it can drastically transform our mindset. Be grateful to God for your family, job, opportunities, and health. Focus on what you have – not what you don’t. The fourth great habit is encouraging your teammates. Whether it’s your friends, teammates, classmates, coworkers, or family, they might need to hear you say with sincerity, “I love you, believe in you, and care about you.” A simple comment like this can change the trajectory of someone’s life today. The last habit is working hard. We can’t get by on talent, abilities, or intelligence alone – none of us have all those gifts. While there are many outcomes we cannot control in our lives, we are able to control our effort, attitude, and diligence. So, we must work hard and take responsibility for those things. Orlovsky’s article is a great reminder of how we can actively serve others and model Christ’s love for us. Be present, positive, grateful, encouraging, and diligent. L

Jeremy Morton is the lead pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock. 770-926-4428. FBCW.org

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