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Contents
October 2021
VOLUME 9 | ISSUE 3
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On the Cover
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Comforting Coffee Recipes Cozy Up With a Cuppa
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We spent the spring and summer hustling and bustling about, planting the seeds of new friendships and relationships along the way. Now, it’s time to get together, enjoy some adventures, and talk not only about our most recent events but also to share great times, and simply revel in being among those we hold most dear to us. So, reach into your past and get in touch with that person (or persons) you’ve been thinking of recently. It’s never the wrong season to harvest the comfort of true friends.
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Calendar OCTOBER
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iThink Improv Troupe — Bring friends and family to enjoy a hilarious evening filled with spontaneous moments. Tickets $5; recommended for ages 10+ (content). 8:00pm, City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. 678-494-4251. WoodstockArts.org
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8th Annual Run, Walk, or Roll 5K Presented by PowerSecure, participate in person or virtually wherever you are. This annual fundraiser helps support day programs for people with special needs in the Woodstock area. 7:00am, First Baptist Woodstock, 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock. RunWalkOrRoll.com
1, 15, & 11/5 2 & 7 Parent’s Night Out — Drop off the kids at the pool, so you can enjoy adult time. Tickets $15 early registration or $20 late registration. 5:30-10:00pm, Cherokee Aquatic Center, 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton. 678-880-4760. PlayCherokee.org
Beginning Knitting Classes — Learn how to cast on, how to knit, and how to pearl. The shop will also be hosting a free stitch night on Tuesday from 6:00-9:00pm and free knitting help on Thursdays from 5:007:00pm. 10:00am-12:00pm, One More Row, 6234 Holly Springs Parkway, Suite D1, Woodstock. OneMoreRow.net
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Erik Scherb and Madeleine Soloway — This FREE duo exhibit features fine art and photography from two talented artists. Tuesday-Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm, Friday 8:00am-10:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-10:00pm, and Sunday 11:00am-8:00pm, the Reeves House Gallery, 734 Reeves Street, Woodstock. WoodstockArts.org
It’s a Wibit A Wibit is a giant floating playground on water. Children must be able to pass a 25-yard swim test to play on the Wibit. Children under 14 must have a paid adult on the pool deck supervising them. 12:00-4:00pm, Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton. 678-880-4760. PlayCherokee.org
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2nd Annual Car Show for Team Ezra — The Woodstock Public Safety Foundation will host this car show fundraiser for which 100% of proceeds benefit Ezra King, the 5-year-old son of a Woodstock police officer, who is currently battling an aggressive brain tumor. Car Show registration is a $25 donation per vehicle. Registration 11:30am, car show 1:00-5:00pm, First Baptist Woodstock, 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock.
ONGOING TrailStory: Larf — For the month of October, signs will be placed along Rubes Creek Trail with pages of Ashley Spires’ book Larf on one side of each sign and interactive/QR code questions about the book on the other side. Children and their families can enjoy the book and the trail at their own pace, anytime, as many times as they’d like. 7:00am-7:00pm, Rubes Creek Trail, 228 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-592-6000 x1955. Bit.ly/3zvBWL5
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Etowah Film Festival Check out the website for the complete event schedule, which includes film showings and discussions with some of the filmmakers. Historic Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main Street, Canton. 770-289-5700. EtowahFilmFestival.com
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Sunset Symphony — Enjoy an evening of FREE live music with the Cobb New Horizons Symphonic Band. Bring lawn chairs, your own picnic basket, and a cooler. 7:00pm, Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater, 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-592-6000 x1952. WoodstockParksAndRec.com
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Descendants — This play is based on the popular Disney Channel original movie, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical. Friday and Saturday 7:30pm and Sunday 2:30pm, City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. 678-494-4251. WoodstockArts.org
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Volunteer Trail Clean Up and Maintenance — Volunteer to help clean and maintain our beloved parks. Please register for this event, so organizers can plan accordingly. All ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. 9:00am-12:00pm, Fields Landing Park, 499 Fields Landing Drive, Canton. CAFussell@cherokeega.com
Free CPR/AED Certification Class — Last Saturday of each month. 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 Woodstock Farm Fresh Market Saturdays through 12/18, enjoy your hometown farmers market. 8:30am12:00pm, Market Street, Woodstock. VisitWoodstockGa.com
Woodstock Business Club Meeting Each Thursday morning, come together with fellow business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs to make positive changes in business and the community. 8:30am, Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street, Woodstock. 404-793-3312. WoodstockBusinessClub.com
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The Great Pumpkin Fest — Bring the whole family to enjoy this FREE fall festival! There will be bounce houses, craft vendors, a DJ, food trucks, lawn games, face painting, a hayride, and more. Bring your own pumpkin to launch from the trebuchet, and don’t forget to wear your costume and trick or treat at each of the vendors. 10:00am-4:00pm, Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway, Canton. BBJohnson@cherokeega.com
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Volunteer Aging Council (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, Provident Village, 1100 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton. VAC-CherokeeGa.org
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Gathering of Friends Annual Silent Auction and Golf Tournament — This event benefits Breast Cancer/American Cancer Society. Registration required by 10/8. 10/15 Silent Auction 6:00-8:00pm, 10/16 Golf Tournament 7:30am check in and 9:00am start, Towne Lake Hills Golf Course, Woodstock. 770-592-9969 x1.
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Cherokee Music Teachers Association Meeting and Program All CMTA events are FREE, and everyone is invited to attend. 10:00am, Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska. Linda@Lokey.net
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AMPED in the Park With Cherokee Barbell — This FREE monthly fitness series is presented by Woodstock Parks & Recreation and a monthly community partner. All workouts are fitness friendly (meaning you don’t have to be super fit to participate). Registration is required. 9:00am, Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater, 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-592-6000 x1955. Bit.ly/3yw00vX
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FREE History Lecture Dr. Ken Wheeler will discuss his new book, Modern Cronies: Southern Industrialism from Gold Rush to Convict Labor, 1829-1894. This book shows how the southern gold rush, which took place in the surrounding area of the Etowah Valley, shaped the development of the southeastern U.S. 7:00pm, Rock Barn, 685 Marietta Highway, Canton. 770-345-3288. HistoryCherokee.org
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Breakfast and lunch will be offered. Gloves and trash bags will also be provided. Please wear old clothes and shoes. Rivers Alive T-shirts are available while supply lasts. Registration is not required but appreciated. 9:00am-1:00pm, Olde Rope Mill Park, 690 Olde Rope Mill Park, Woodstock. Lori.Forrester@ccwsa.com. CCWSA.com
YPOW AM — Thursdays. Young professionals. FREE event. Please register since space is limited. Networking, featuring an informal chat with a local leader. 7:00-8:30am, The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way, Woodstock. 770-592-6056. InWdstk.org/events Masters Disc Golf — Fridays. Ages 50+. Discs provided or bring your own. Registration required. 9:00am, Dupree Park, 513 Neese Road, Woodstock. 678-445-6518. WoodstockGa.gov
2021 Chattahoochee Tech Reverse Raffle — Celebrate in Roaring 20’s style and have a chance to win $5,000! Enjoy a silent auction, a dessert and wine bar, a 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. 7:00pm, Chattahoochee Tech North Metro Campus, 5198 Ross Road SE, Acworth. 770-529-3970. Bit.ly/3iVfILd
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Unwind Wednesdays — First Wednesday of each month through November, gather your family and friends to enjoy food trucks, live music, and other monthly activities. 5:30-8:00pm, Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway, Canton. PlayCherokee.org Woodstock Walkers — Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Ages 50+. 8:00am, Dupree Park, 513 Neese Road, Woodstock. WoodstockGa.gov
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Discovering Gold Panning Enjoy a FREE historical and functional introduction to panning for gold, which will enable participants to pan the many authorized gold creeks of Woodstock and Cherokee County. 1:00-3:00pm, William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-592-6000 x1955. Bit.ly/3zusG9Y
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds. While plans are moving forward to host the event in person, the health and safety of participants, staff, and volunteers remain the top priority. Options will be offered to participate online and in local neighborhoods. 8:00am registration, 9:00am ceremony, 9:30am walk, Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. 706-408-6669. ACT.Alz.org
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Discovering Curling Receive a FREE basic introduction to curling, its processes, and the techniques involved. The Atlanta Curling Club will provide the synthetic ice “sheet” for participants to try the sport. Registration is required. 1:00-2:30pm, Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater, 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-592-6000 x1955. Bit.ly/3DteYqc [continued on page 8]
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SequoyahRegionalLibrary.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 INTERNATIONAL SPY SCHOOL October 5, 5:00pm, Woodstock Come dressed for the part with dark glasses, dark clothes, or whatever you think a spy might wear. Complete challenges to progress through spy school! MAD HATTER CRAFTING HOUR October 6, 3:30pm, Hickory Flat Celebrate Mad Hatter Day with silly fun hat crafting. All materials provided. This is for ages 14 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. TEEN LEGO ROBOTICS CLUB October 12, 6:00pm, Rose Creek Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to join Teen LEGO Robotics Club. This month, enjoy playing with LEGO Mindstorm kits. MONSTER BASH October 19, 5:00pm, Rose Creek Celebrate the spooky season in your creepiest costume and enjoy Halloweenthemed snacks, games, and crafts. FALL FUN FEST October 20, 5:00pm, Hickory Flat Enjoy games, treats, and fun spooky sights! All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. PUNKIN’ CHUNKIN’ October 22, 4:00pm, Woodstock Participants will build a catapult and then use candy pumpkins to put it to the test. How far can you chunk your pumpkin?
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Candlelight Vigil The Cherokee County Domestic Violence Task Force, in partnership with the Cherokee Family Violence Center, is holding a candlelight vigil in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The vigil will honor victims and survivors of domestic violence. 6:00-8:30pm, the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves Street, Woodstock. Facebook.com/ CCDVTaskForce
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Halloween Treats — Enjoy making Halloween treats such as snack mixes, spooky cupcakes, and mummy dogs. Fee is $35 per person. Ages 5-10 4:15-5:30pm and ages 8-14+ 6:00-7:15pm, Cherokee County Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street, Building 200, Woodstock. LATVoss@cherokeega.com
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Hiking Scavenger Hunt: Halloween Wear your costume and bring a flashlight to take on a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt from dusk into nightfall. Fee is $10 per person. All ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. 6:30pm, Lewis Park, 1080 Univeter Road, Canton. CAFussell@cherokeega.com
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Morning INfluence Breakfast is served at this networking event, which includes a brief presentation that focuses on important issues or services that affect the Woodstock community. This is a FREE event, but please register since space is limited. 8:00-9:00am, The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way, Woodstock. 770-592-6056. InWdstk.org/events
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Dogfight Before shipping out for the war in Vietnam, a group of U.S. Marines have one last night in San Francisco and place bets on who can find the “ugliest” woman in town and bring her to their “dogfight.” Friday and Saturday 7:30pm and Sunday 2:30pm, City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. 678-494-4251. WoodstockArts.org
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Halloween Trail of Tricks and Treats — Music, characters, and fun displays along Rubes Creek Trail will entertain the kids, as they walk along collecting treats from vendors. Event also includes games, activities, crafts, and food vendors. 4:00-9:00pm, Rubes Creek Trail, 232 Arnold Mill Road (across from Fire Station 14), Woodstock. 770-592-6000 x1952. WoodstockParksAndRec.com
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We Banjo Three — This Galway, Ireland, and Nashvillebased quartet, comprised of two sets of brothers, continually push musical boundaries while seamlessly converging the shared and varied traditions of Americana, bluegrass, and Celtic music with pop-sensible songcraft. Check website for ticket pricing.
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Argonaut & Wasp Smashing 70s fashion, 80s synths, and 90s culture, this duo is a quirky amalgamation of indie vibes whose music has been described as the perfect soundtrack to NYC. Check website for ticket pricing. All Shows 7:30pm, Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Event Green, 111 Elm Street, Woodstock. 678-494-4251. ElmStreetArts.org
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Limitless Disability Services Inaugural Golf Tournament This tournament will raise funds for day programs for adults with special needs. $150 per player or $600 per team of 4. Check-in 9:00am and shotgun start 10:30am, Fairways of Canton, 400 Laurel Canyon Parkway, Canton. 714-357-6045. BirdEase. com/LimitlessDisabilityServices Add
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Preparing Your Hair for
Colder Weather By Savanna Morrison
[Lifestyle] Many of us spent time this past spring and summer preparing our hair for fun in the sun: we added bright highlights, got a conditioning treatment, and kept our hair away from pools and the ocean. Those warmer months have passed, and now Thanksgiving and Christmas are on the horizon, meaning lots of holiday pictures. Colder weather leads to less moisture in the air, resulting in locks becoming dry, brittle, and frizzy. Read the tips below to make sure your ‘do stays fresh and healthy through the holidays and beyond:
Moisture
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During the summer, we complain about high humidity and its effect on our hair. Then fall and winter comes, and our hair begs for an ounce of moisture. To keep hair nourished and moisturized, focus on products with lipids and proteins. Lipids stimulate natural oil production, while proteins allow for nourishment to reach the hair follicle. Both of these lock in moisture that hair needs without weighing it down.
Though a new haircut can be daunting, making sure your hair is healthy and properly trimmed will offer a world’s worth of magic to your look. Much like a flower needs pruning, your hair needs trimming! This allows for nutrients to work their magic by nourishing the hair that is healthy rather than trying to overcompensate for the unhealthy hair at your ends.
Revitalization
Though the temperatures are dropping, that doesn’t mean we have to give up on our hair goals. Maintaining hair health is important because when your hair feels good — you feel good! L
Our hair can start looking as dull and bleak as the withering foliage around us. Both coconut and argan oil are perfect remedies for hair that needs a little pick-me-up. These oils add shine and moisture to the hair, leaving it smooth and full of life. They also help with a dry, itchy, and imbalanced scalp. Coconut oil has antibacterial properties, aiding in the health of your hair and scalp, while argan oil acts as a UV protectant.
Growth and Strength Hair can sometimes stagnate in growth during the winter and shed even more than usual. To help promote hair growth and strength, focus on products with biotin and creatine. These naturally occurring compounds promote growth by penetrating the follicle and adding protein back into the hair. By strengthening the follicle itself, hair becomes less prone to split ends and breakage. Biotin and creatine also help regrowth come in healthier and stronger.
Savanna Morrison is an experience coordinator at Jyl Craven Hair Design of Canton. 770-345-9411. JylCraven.com
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Woodstock Notes City of
Woodstock Celebrates By Stacy Brown
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uring the week of October 3-9, Woodstock will join other cities throughout the state in celebrating Georgia Cities Week. These seven days were set aside to recognize the many services city governments provide and their contribution to a better quality of life in Georgia. This year’s theme, “Shaping the Future,” reflects the role cities play in the state’s history, economy, and culture. City government is truly government of, by, and for the people — the people who are making decisions that directly affect Woodstock’s development, specifically its business owners, community leaders, and citizens. We are in this together, and we want our city to thrive. We recognize that throughout our lifetimes, the average person will have more direct contact with local governments than with state or federal governments. Because of this, we feel a responsibility to ensure that the public knows how the City of Woodstock operates, and that they feel connected to the local government. During this week, we want to recognize the role City government plays in our lives, from historic preservation to trash collection to public safety to promoting the area’s culture and recreation. We hope you will join us in this celebration and learn more about the City of Woodstock government body and how it operates for you at WoodstockGa.gov and on the City’s social media pages. Cities are growing at a faster rate than the state’s overall population. During the day, the population in Georgia’s cities increases by 27.5% due to commuting workers, and cities provide services (water, sewer, and fire and police protection) to both the daytime and resident population. According to the latest Census data, Woodstock grew from 23,896 residents in 2010 to 35,065 residents in 2020. That’s an increase of more than 46%.
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“We’re very proud of our city and the services we provide that make it attractive to residents and visitors,” said Mayor Donnie Henriques. “Cities provide the services and infrastructure to help businesses grow and set the stage for events where families and individuals can gather as a community.” Georgia Cities Week is sponsored by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, nonprofit organization that provides legislative advocacy as well as educational and employee benefit and consulting services to its 538 member cities.
Stacy Brown is the marketing and communications manager for the City of Woodstock. 770-592-6056. WoodstockGa.gov
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The Fall Color Phenomenon By Joshua Fuder
[HomeLife] Every fall, I receive calls and emails asking when the best weeks will be for “leaf peeping.” Often, folks are arranging visits from more southern latitudes that don’t get a vibrant or varied color display. While north Georgia is not as famous for fall color as New England, it’s still pretty fantastic. Why and when plants exhibit fall color is controlled by the plant’s genetics and its environmental factors from precipitation, temperatures, and cloud cover. A warm, wet spring followed by a summer that is not too hot or dry and an autumn with plenty of warm, sunny days and cool nights make for the best fall color display. Leaf colors come from pigments, with chlorophyll being 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 what remains breaks down and disappears. Then, orange and yellow pigments, carotenoids, and xanthophylls that have been masked by chlorophyll become apparent. This is when poplar, redbud, hickory, and birch trees look their best. Some plants produce anthocyanins (red and purple pigments) that can mask the yellow pigments. Some maples, dogwoods, tupelo, oaks, and euonymous are best known for their fiery reds. Sunny days and cool nights increase sugar content in leaves, which ramps up the 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. Eventually, the pigments will fade, and leaves fall. Early freezing temperatures or frost will stop the coloration process and sometimes blacken leaves before they reach peak coloration. If you’d like to add plants that provide a great fall display, consider the following: Shrubs — Amercian beautyberry, bottlebrush buckeye, rabbiteye blueberries, oakleaf hydrangea, chokeberry, fothergilla, sumac, Witch Hazel, spicebush, and Korean spice viburnum Trees — Chinese pistache, red oak, yellowwood, black gum, redbud, persimmon, dogwood, serviceberry, gingko, Japanese stewartia, bald cypress, and maple
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Inaugural Red, White & Blue BBQ Competition
Community Cherokee Thanksgiving Needs Your Help For nearly 30 years, Cherokee Thanksgiving has served meals to families and public safety/emergency workers of Cherokee and Pickens counties at Canton First United Methodist Church. In 2020, the venue was changed to Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q of Canton, which offered its restaurant as a staging area, with restaurant staff volunteering to prepare the food. Last year, 2,600 meals were served — 600 more than ever before. Williamson Bros. is graciously hosting again in 2021. This year’s event is dedicated in memory of Don Stevens, cofounder of Cherokee Thanksgiving, who sadly passed away from COVID-19. Another record year is anticipated, in the number of meals to be served and in the cost of preparation. Estimated funding needed to cover expenses is $12,000. For more information about event sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, please email Cheryl Mosley at MCBratney52@comcast.net.
Hickory Flat Gym To Be Renovated The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners recently approved $1.5 million in funding to renovate the historic Hickory Flat gym. The unanimous vote also included a county-controlled contingency of $160,000. After entering into a 50-year agreement with the Cherokee County School District in 2018, the County surveyed the public to learn the most desired use of the facility. In response to the survey, the County engaged KRH Architects to evaluate the building and recommend renovations that would meet the needs of the community. Under the approved construction agreement, the building will retain its historic feel while becoming a community center for the Hickory Flat area. Renovations will include structural improvements to the roof and floor; new utility services; American Disabilities Act improvements for building access, restrooms, and stage access; new HVAC; new cementitious board and batten siding and insulation; signage; and landscaping. When complete, the facility will accommodate Cherokee Recreation & Parks options such as basketball, fitness programs, senior programs, summer camps, and special events.
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Veteran organizations of Cherokee County are hosting an inaugural Red, White & Blue BBQ competition on October 29-30 at the American Legion Post 45 (160 McClure Street, Canton). This Georgia BBQ Association (GBA) sanctioned competitive cook-off event will offer two classes of competitors: professionals (GBA members) and amateurs. The professional division will compete for trophies and cash prizes totaling $10,000, while amateurs will compete for non-cash awards and People’s Choice honors. “We are looking to host this event every year around Veterans Day,” said John Bruss, event committee member from VFW Post 5262 in Canton. “Cherokee County has over 15,000 veterans and more than eight veteran service organizations, and we are very proud to be part of the larger Cherokee County community.” The Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program and Veteran Suicide Awareness, which is part of the Cherokee County Suicide Prevention Coalition, are the two charities that will benefit from this year’s event. Tickets for Saturday, October 30 ($5 per person over the age of 5), will include five BBQ tastings as part of the People’s Choice award. In addition to the BBQ competition and tastings, attendees will enjoy live music, a classic car show, a veteran-owned business craft fair, a children’s costume contest and trick-or-treating, and raffles. Professional BBQ entries will be reviewed by a panel of GBA sanctioned judges, and amateur BBQ entries will be reviewed by a combination of guest judges and attendee votes. If you would like to enter the competition, please contact Jim Lindenmayer, service officer for Post 45, for an application (678-983-7590 or JLindenmayer80@gmail.com) or visit BBQGa.org. Family Life is a proud sponsor of this event. If you or your company would also like to become a sponsor, please contact Jim Lindenmayer, Betty Lewis (Betty55@windstream. net), or Dale Walz (DMJWalz@gmail.com).
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Community CCSD Announcements School Board Announces 2021-22 Student Delegates For the past 11 years, an outstanding senior student from each high school has been selected as a student delegate to serve for one year to give input and feedback to the School Board and to the superintendent of schools and his senior staff. The advisor role, which includes the opportunity to sit on the dais with the School Board, is rotated among the district’s high schools. This year’s student advisor is Jason Adkins of Woodstock HS. This innovative engagement program earned the School Board the Georgia School Boards Association’s 2020 Leading Edge Award. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower congratulates the School Board Student Delegates for the 2021-22 School Year. Front row (L-R): Elyse Robbins, Sequoyah HS; Lillie Cate Ergle, Cherokee HS; Emily Collins, Etowah HS. Back row (L-R): Ty Hubert, Creekview HS; Brian Bradley, River Ridge HS; and Jason Adkins, Woodstock HS. “Tools for School” Campaign Benefits CCSD Families Representatives from Publix Supermarkets recently donated $63,540 in Publix gift cards to CCSD to help families in need. The gift cards are the result of the annual “Tools for School” community outreach fundraiser conducted by Publix, with the proceeds from each store going back to the local community. Customers at nine Cherokee County stores donated funds to support the effort. CCSD social workers will use the cards to assist families that are in economic crisis. (L-R) Dr. Debra Murdock, CCSD chief operations officer; Dr. Brian V. Hightower, superintendent of schools; Bryan Jewell, Publix district manager; and Russell Putnam, Publix assistant store manager.
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CCSD Police Department Earns State recognition The Joint Review Committee of the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program recently renewed the CCSD Police Department’s status as a CCSD Police Department Certified Agency, a designation the Department first achieved in 2006. This is the highest level of State accreditation that local law enforcement agencies can earn, and it is rare for school police departments to complete the required rigorous review. CCSD’s Department, which is led by Chief Buster Cushing, is one of only five school police departments in Georgia to hold this certification. Special Education Leader Earns National Board Certification Executive Director Charlette Green has earned the Board-Certified Specialist in Child Language designation from the American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders. The honor recognizes her expertise in child language and language disorders as well as her significant contributions to the field. The national organization is Charlette Green dedicated to “promoting high-quality services by speech-language pathologists to children and adolescents ages birth through 21 years whose language learning may be characterized as typical, at-risk, or atypical.” Indian Knoll ES Earns Global Recognition Microsoft has selected Indian Knoll ES as a 2021-22 Microsoft Showcase School in honor of its successful integration of educational technology in the classroom to benefit students and teachers. Indian Knoll earned this global recognition for its dedication to effectively using technology for teaching and learning. Only 38 schools were selected as Showcase Schools, and Indian Knoll is the only school in Georgia named to the list. This honor will provide Indian Knoll with access to additional Microsoft resources and support, along with the opportunity to share innovative best practices with other top schools.
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Woodstock Lions Club To Celebrate 60 Years of Service The Woodstock Lions Club will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its founding on October 24. Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques has issued a proclamation naming this milestone anniversary date as “Woodstock Lions Club Day.” The Club will hold a reception in Woodstock Library’s community room on October 23 from 2:00-4:00pm as a thank you to Woodstock citizens for their support. Refreshments will be served, and vision screenings will be available during those hours. A donation box will also be available at the door for guests who wish to donate used eyeglasses. All friends, volunteers, and citizens of Woodstock are invited. Since its founding on October 24, 1961, the Woodstock Lions Club has held countless pancake breakfasts and spaghetti or steak dinners; has sold innumerable brooms, mops, and bags of pecans; and has provided American flags to Woodstock businesses on federal holidays. Such community fundraisers have enabled the club to support Lions organizations such as the Lions Camp, Leader Dog, the Lighthouse, and Learning Ally, as well as provide vision screenings, high school scholarships, and help for individuals in need of eyeglasses, eye exams, and eye surgeries. The Club has collected warm coats, food supplies for local food pantries, socks for homeless veterans, and used eyeglasses that the Lions Club Lighthouse distributes around the world. During the pandemic, the Club distributed approximately 6,000 boxes of fresh produce to Woodstock residents through the Farmers to Family Project. Volunteers from the community and the support of Woodstock residents have made these and other projects possible.
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Municipal General Election Not Required for City of Woodstock The City of Woodstock will not be holding the Municipal General Election originally scheduled for November 2. Qualifying for Council Member Wards 1, 3, and 5 seats as well as the Office of Mayor was held on August 16, 17, and 18. Incumbents Warren Johnson (Ward 1), Colin Ake (Ward 3), and Brian Wolfe (Ward 5) all qualified for re-election with no opposition. Former State Rep. Michael Cadwell qualified for mayor and was also unopposed. When the period for write-in candidates expired at 5:00pm on August 25, City Clerk Rhonda Pezzello officially canceled the election, since each of the unopposed candidates are deemed to have voted for himself. “As much as you may want to see candidates competing, I think it’s good for the City when candidates who hold the public’s trust are unopposed, and therefore, a divisive race can be avoided,” Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques said about the cancellation of the election. “Plus, it saves the City the expense of a costly election, which is upwards of $20,000.” Mayor Henriques did not seek to qualify for re-election. He has served as Woodstock’s mayor since January 2006. He served as the council member for Ward 6 from January 2000 to December 2004. Regarding his decision not to seek re-election, Henriques said, “I’ve served in office in Woodstock for 20 years, and the time has come to pass the torch to a younger generation with solid ideas that Woodstock can build upon.” Johnson, Ake, Wolfe, and Caldwell will each begin serving a 4-year term in office beginning at 12:01am on January 1, 2022. For information on candidates running for election on the county, state, or federal level, please visit the Georgia Secretary of State website, MVP.SOS.Ga.gov.
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Book Review BY JESSICA ORAVEC
FA IT HF UL FAM I LI E S CREATING SACRED MOMENTS AT HOME
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a minister to children and families, I am always on the lookout for resources that help families talk about faith at home. Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home, by Traci Smith, focuses on finding God in the everyday as well as in the special moments. It begins with creating traditions for daily life, offering a blessing at bedtime, preparing for the day to come, offering grace at mealtimes, marking the passage of time, and celebrating the Sabbath. These traditions are wonderful things to begin doing with young children but can also be adapted for older children and teenagers. Next, Smith focuses on “Traditions for Holidays and Holy Days.” These traditions can be built upon year after year, as your child grows. They are wonderful ways to incorporate faith into special occasions. Smith then covers ceremonies that mark life’s transitions such as moving to a new home, the first day of school, getting a driver’s license, etc. Smith also includes ceremonies to help children with difficult transitions such as the death of a loved one, the death of a pet, a traumatic event, or divorce. She even includes a ceremony to help children cope with anxiety. The final part of the book covers spiritual practices. Smith helps children discover different ways to pray such as photo prayers, prayer beads, prayer walks, and candle prayers. Then, she focuses on ancient spiritual practices and how we can teach those to our children. Smith also includes other spiritual practices such as listening car rides, being a secret helper, and planting surprises. Whether you read the book all the way through or take each practice one at a time as a family, Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home is a wonderful resource for parents to teach their children new ways to look for God.
Jessica Oravec lives in Cherokee County and is an avid reader and a children’s minister. She holds a B.B.A. from Mercer and a Master of Divinity in Christian education from McAfee School of Theology.
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Public Safety
IMPORTANT INFORMATION About Domestic Violence Crimes By District Attorney Shannon Wallace
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t’s hard to believe that long ago some people considered domestic violence a justifiable act and felt it was not their place to get involved in a private family matter. Fortunately, those beliefs have changed in modern times, and laws now protect victims and punish abusers. Today, many concerned citizens are aware of the signs of abusive relationships. Local law enforcement agencies have the training and experience to thoroughly investigate domestic violence. And the District Attorney’s Office has a dedicated staff to handle the prosecution of these crimes. Together, we can help victims become survivors.
When Manipulation Leads to Dangerous Acts An abusive relationship often starts with manipulation and control that gets worse over time, increasing so gradually that victims are barely aware of how bad things have gotten. As time passes, victims may find that abusers control most aspects of their lives including tracking movements by stalking. Many victims suffer emotional, psychological,
and financial abuse, in addition to being physically assaulted and even strangled. “Strangulation” means impeding the normal breathing or circulation of blood of another person by applying pressure to the throat or neck of such person or by obstructing the nose and mouth of such person.* Injuries left by these attacks may be invisible, even in cases when the victim nearly dies. A victim who survives one attack is likely to be strangled again, and the next time might result in death. This is why strangulation is a felony in Georgia.
Criminal Prosecution Prosecution of these crimes can be challenging because some victims do not wish to proceed through the judicial system. Usually, the person who is hurting them is someone they love. However, without intervention, violence can escalate, and children often are involved as well. In 2020, our dedicated Domestic Violence Unit received 214 new felony cases of intimate partner violence in Cherokee County.
A Night to Honor Victims and Survivors October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On the 26th, take time to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence at a candlelight vigil. Hosted by the Cherokee County Domestic Violence Task Force, in partnership with the Cherokee Family Violence Center, the candlelight vigil will be held at 6:00pm at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves Street, Woodstock.
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Where To Get Help If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, help is available. 1. Call 911 if in danger. 2. Call the Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-33-HAVEN (42836). 3. Contact the Cherokee Family Violence Center for emergency shelter and transitional housing, CFVC.org. The District Attorney’s Office remains proactive in our response to these crimes. In addition to our Domestic Violence Unit, we are active participants in the Cherokee County Domestic Violence Task Force, which meets monthly. Through effective prosecution, we can help victims escape the cycle of violence and become survivors of this terrible crime. *
O.C.G.A. § 16-5-19
Shannon Wallace is the district attorney for Cherokee County. 770-479-1488. CherokeeGa.com/ District-Attorneys-Office
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The 2021 Chick-fil-A Moove It 5K Was Bigger Than Ever! By Lisa-Marie Haygood
[AcademicLife] On August 14, Etowah River Park was alive with excitement, as our community turned out for the largest ever Chick-fil-A Moove It 5K Road The star t of the 5K race . Race. More than 1,500 runners participated in this year’s event, which was sponsored by all Cherokee County Chick-fil-A (CFA) locations: Keith Booth, operator of the CFA at the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta; Scott Hall, operator of Towne Lake CFA; Ron Hammock, operator of the new Truett’s CFA in Woodstock; and Kevin Williams, operator of the Hickory Flat, Market Place, and Riverstone CFAs. Parks Stamper of 104.7 The Fish Atlanta did a live broadcast from the event, and Anderson Sisk of the Transition Academy as well as a random race participant won CFA for a year for dressing up as the “Most Spirited Cow.”
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Salvador Castillo was this year’s overall male winner with a time of 15:45.23, and the overall female winner was Brooke Simon with a time of 18:39.17. Sebastian Viveros was the masters (over 40) male winner with a time of 18:49.33, and Yvonne Skene was the masters female winner with a time of 22:32.92.
Sponsors included Carriage KIA of Woodstock, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Cobb EMC Community Foundation, Corporate Office Furniture, Credit Union of Georgia, Croft & Associates, Goodwin Investment Advisory, Jason T. Dickerson Family Foundation, Jey Willis State Farm Insurance Agency, Killian Automotive, North Georgia Audiology, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Pinnacle Orthopaedics, Southeast Restoration, Stellaris Group, Universal Alloy Corporation, and Walmart of Riverstone. The race raised more than $75,000 to benefit both the Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF) and the Cherokee County Special Olympics. CCEF will use the funds to award Classroom Impact Grants for several teachers across the school district, and the Special Olympics will use the funds to support Cherokee County athletes in competitions across the state this year — including our inaugural kayaking team!
Lisa-Marie Haygood is the executive director for the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. 770-704-4213. CherokeeCountyEducationalFoundation.org
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COVER STORY
By Patti Richter
“Financial advisors are not just for people with millions of dollars. We want to be approachable.” –Aaron Vincent, CFP®
Planning, Investing, Protecting. Brady Watkins
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he city of Woodstock answers the needs of the young, the old, and most everyone in between. The downtown, especially, has a distinct quality that sets it apart from many others. These are only two reasons why Aaron Vincent came to live here with his wife, Jessica, in 2005. Vincent’s family has since grown to include three children. And his business, Vincent Financial Group, is also more visible. It’s on Main Street, just a few blocks south of Woodstock’s downtown pie and coffee spots.
“We love Woodstock,” Vincent says.
“Your financial situation is unique. Your financial plan should be, too.” –Matt Decker, CFP® Alek Searcy 18
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A Broad Approach
Besides investing himself in Woodstock’s Jubilee Church and local charitable organizations, Vincent has invested in the city itself. With his business partner and fellow Jubilee member, Matt Decker, Vincent recently bought a newly constructed brick office building at 9200 Main Street. Vincent Financial Group now occupies half of the 5,000-square-foot space.
Vincent Financial Group’s vision is to be a trusted, unbiased resource. Both Vincent and Decker are fiduciaries, which Vincent says is an important element in choosing a financial advisor.
Like the unique new office, Vincent Financial Group avoids the one-size-fits-all approach that “simply cannot work for everyone,” says Decker, who also lives in Woodstock with his wife, Kate, and their three children. “It further limits opportunities to innovative, outside-thebox thinking.” “Many in our profession offer a self-serving, one-sided approach since they are licensed only to provide certain products,” Vincent adds. “Therefore, their advice is limited to those solutions.”
Instead of general investment management, Vincent Financial Group offers tailored planning with investments managed accordingly. “We’ve pooled our knowledge and years of experience, which enables us to provide solutions most firms cannot. We emphasize service with a holistic approach that considers a client’s season of life, goals, expectations, needs, and desires,” says Vincent. As licensed Certified Financial Planners, Vincent and Decker ensure the best possible advice to help their clients navigate the complexities of financial planning and weather the inevitable challenges. “We customize every portfolio for the specific client. Your financial situation is unique. Your financial plan should be, too,” says Decker.
“Besides our personal and moral commitment to our clients, we are further obligated by our licenses and designations to act ethically in their interest — not our own,” says Vincent. “While some advisors offer a short-sided approach that puts people in an investment box that comes in three sizes — conservative, moderate, or aggressive — we serve our clients by offering a broad range of options.” Decker adds, “Some of our clients have already accumulated their wealth; they need advice on how to create optimal income streams for retirement. Others are still working and saving; they need advice on how best to do that. Some others find themselves paying too much in taxes; we help with those issues, too.”
All Available Options Early in their financial planning careers, Vincent and Decker reviewed thousands of plans that focused on one aspect of investments. In contrast, Vincent says, “Our group includes a team of experts who help us find the right combination of aggressive, safe, and even tax-efficient strategies for clients.” Vincent and Decker focus on getting to know their clients’ backgrounds, families, financial assets, and desired outcomes, so that they can bring together all the available options that will fit each client’s needs. They also meet regularly with clients to help them feel confident in their plan. “We would love the chance to provide financial guidance to someone for the first time or to offer a second opinion on a person’s existing strategy,” says Vincent.
“We offer expertise in asset protection, wealth accumulation, and investment management,” Vincent says. “Our clients often ask how much risk they should or shouldn’t take. We advise them to take only enough risk to meet their goals, never too much to potentially derail their plan.” Vincent knows that many people may be intimidated by the idea of seeking a financial planner or investment manager. “Maybe they don’t know what questions to ask, or they may be uncertain about whether they have enough income or savings to merit an investment plan. But financial advisors are not just for people with millions of dollars. We want to be approachable,” says Vincent.
Vincent Financial Group 9200 Main Street, Suite 2A Woodstock, GA 30188
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Aaron@vincentplanning.com VincentPlanning.com
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Senator Speaks
Individually Created By State Senator Bruce Thompson
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ears ago, I participated in a forensic class and was amazed to discover how unique each person truly is. I knew that each of our fingers has a unique print, but I was surprised to discover that no two people have the same fingerprints including identical twins. When you consider that each cell in our body contains over 20,000 genes, it is not difficult to conclude our genetic makeup is very special. I recently attended a Braves game with my staff. The stadium was packed on that particular evening, and I was wearing a yellow shirt. About midway through the game, I was surprised to receive a picture via text from a friend who was sitting clear across the stadium. The picture was of me sitting in my seat with the caption, “I see you!” The
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fact that he could pick me out of a crowd of 50,000 was amazing, but I guess my yellow shirt stood out in the sea of people. The grind of life can wear us down to the point that we no longer feel special. It is during these times that we need to remember that God promises us that he considers each one of us special and unique. Although the average human head has over 100,000 hairs — unless you have my bald head — we are reminded, “And the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a multitude of sparrows,” (Luke 12:17). The Bible is very clear that each of us is created in God’s image, and that we are a very special creation to him. In Isaiah 49:16,
we are told that we have been engraved in the palms of his hands, and in Ephesians 2:10, we are told, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” We were not created in batches like you would bake cookies or on an assembly line like a car. Instead, we are individually created by God with a specific identity and purpose unlike anyone else. That makes us special!
Bruce Thompson represents District 14, which includes Canton and Woodstock. 404-656-0065. BruceThompsonGa.com
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Meeting the Pressing Needs By Pastor Jeremy Morton
[InGoodFaith] “Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives,” (Titus 3:14). What do you consider to be the pressing needs of today? Some might say the tens of thousands in the foster care system. Others might say homelessness or mental illness. I think of poverty in third world countries — those who don’t have access to drinking water or sustainable food. All of these are urgent needs in our modern world. Here’s the real question: Is the giving and serving you are doing providing the help your community actually needs? We can be guilty of working to provide what isn’t really meeting a need. This is similar to what the apostle Paul is encouraging his young protege, Titus, to enforce in the church. They lived in a troubled and fallen world then, just as we do now. But this internet-age generation has unprecedented access and ability to provide for urgent needs instead of spending our lives doing unproductive work.
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The same God who shows us hurt in the world is the same one who wants to use you to heal it. Being surrounded by crises can be overwhelming, but a world of difference can be made by a small step in the right direction. What is that step for you today? You can serve in a soup kitchen or a homeless shelter. Maybe you can sponsor a child overseas or help dig a well in a third world country. May we be people who not only know the pressing needs around us, but also step up to the plate in service. L
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[HealthyLife] At a recent high school women’s basketball tournament, a player hit her head on the floor, was knocked unconscious, and experienced convulsions. She was not wearing a sports mouth guard. These types of injuries, which are both painful and scary, can be avoided by wearing professionally made, custom mouth guards. A necessary and affordable piece of sports equipment, custom mouth guards can help reduce the overall trauma to an athlete’s head and mouth. Concussions, brain injuries, soft tissue lip or cheek trauma, and/ or complete tooth loss often occur in sports activities. Dental injuries are the most common type of damage sustained to the face during athletic activities, and they are often preventable. An athlete is 60 times more likely to sustain tooth damage when not wearing a protective mouth guard. Also, the cost of fixing or replacing a fractured or lost tooth is much higher than the cost of a professionally made, custom mouth guard from your dentist. A mouth guard should be considered for all contact sports as well as sports where the athlete is at a higher risk for head injuries. Professional, custom-made mouth guards are not bulky and do not interfere with play. They are fabricated to custom fit the upper and/or lower teeth, so they fit snuggly and stay in place during play. Mouth guards can even be fit over braces. However, the cheap “bite and boil” mouth guards often fall out during impact play (rendering them useless), disintegrate prematurely, obstruct breathing and speaking, and sometimes require a strap attachment. Athletes usually find bite and boil mouth guards uncomfortable. For about $50, custom-made mouth guards provide a great return on investment due to the safety and protection they offer. A trip to the dentist to treat facial trauma and/ or to replace a tooth can cost 10 to 100 times the cost of a custom mouth guard. If your child has braces, choose a dentist who is experienced in fabricating mouth guards to accommodate them because it can be tricky. The most important function of the mouth guard is to protect against concussions and brain injuries. For less than the cost of athletic shoes, a custom-made mouth guard can be designed and fabricated by your dentist to help protect your face and teeth. Everyone sees your teeth, and we all need them to chew our food. Be sure to protect your teeth. After all, great dentistry is all about you and keeping your teeth! L
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Sports Dental Injuries By Dr. Steven Anderson, DMD
What do you do if an adult tooth is knocked out? • Do your best to find the tooth. • Do not wash or rinse off the tooth. • Store the tooth in saliva (carefully in the cheek) or in milk. Water is not ideal, but better than transporting the tooth dry. • If you are comfortable orienting the tooth correctly back in the mouth, and the tooth does not have foreign debris on it, you can reposition the tooth back where it goes. • If there are no urgent/life threatening conditions, call your dentist immediately. Repositioning the tooth back in the mouth is most successful within the first hour after trauma.
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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It’s finally that glorious time of year when the average temperatures in north Georgia drop to between 52-74 degrees (Weather.US.com), and cool breezes begin to sweep through the trees to stir their array of beautiful autumn colors. Whether you prefer to cozy up to the warm fireplace in your home or gather with friends and family around a crackling outdoor firepit, it’s always nice to have a cuppa Joe to sip while reading a book, watching TV, or chatting with cronies and loved ones.
Crockpot Vanilla Latte
Here are some yummy coffee recipes for you to try, all of which can be made with regular or decaf coffee, depending upon your personal preference.
For those who need to serve a small crowd.
Chai Coffee For those who like to spice things up a bit. 1 cup coffee grounds 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon cardamom ¼ teaspoon nutmeg • • •
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In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together. Add the mixture to a coffee filter and brew. Makes one full pot.
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4 cups milk of your choice 2 cups very strong brewed coffee ½ cup vanilla coffee syrup Whipped cream for garnish (optional) • • •
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Add milk, coffee, and syrup to a crockpot that holds at least 2 quarts. Cook on high until the mixture is heated through but not boiling. Put the crockpot on the warm or low setting to keep the latte at a nice temperature for 2-3 hours and stir occasionally to make sure it doesn’t scald. Use a ladle to pour coffee into individual mugs and top with whipped cream. Makes six cups.
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Dalgona Whipped Coffee
Pumpkin Spice Latte For those who would like to save money at Starbuck’s this season.
For those who prefer their coffee creamy, light, and airy. 2 tablespoons instant coffee grounds Sugar or sugar substitute to taste 2 tablespoons hot water 12-16 ounces of milk of your choice • • •
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Combine the instant coffee and sugar in a bowl. Add the hot water to the mixture and use a hand mixer to whip the coffee until it has doubled in size. Pour your milk of choice into a glass and top with the whipped coffee (milk can be cold or warm). You can also use a straw or spoon to stir the whipped coffee into the milk. Makes two small cups or one large serving.
Frozen Coffee Slushie
1 cup milk of your choice 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon sugar or sugar substitute ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus extra for garnish ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup hot espresso or very strong brewed coffee Whipped cream for garnish •
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For those unseasonably warm fall days we’re prone to have in Georgia. • 2 cups brewed coffee, chilled ¼ cup half and half Sugar or sugar substitute to taste Whipped cream for garnish • • • • •
Pour 1 ½ cups of chilled coffee into an ice cube tray and freeze. Store the other ½ cup of coffee in the refrigerator. Put half of the frozen coffee cubes in a blender with the half and half, sugar, and the refrigerated coffee. Blend well. Add the remaining coffee cubes to the blender and mix until fully combined. Pour the slushies into cute mason jar mugs and garnish with whipped cream. Makes two servings.
Nutella Coffee For those who enjoy nutty, chocolatey deliciousness in their coffee. 3 cups brewed coffee 1 cup half and half, cream, or milk of your choice ½ cup sugar or sugar substitute ¼ cup Nutella Whipped cream and chocolate syrup for garnish •
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Add the coffee, half and half, sugar, and Nutella to a saucepan over medium-low heat and stir until the Nutella melts, all ingredients are well combined, and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Divide the mixture into four mugs and top each with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. Makes four cups.
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Add the milk, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, sugar, and vanilla in a microwave safe bowl, and cover it with plastic wrap, but be sure to make a small hole in the plastic for venting. Microwave the mixture on high until the milk is hot (about 1-2 minutes). Whisk the mixture until it is foamy (about 30 seconds). Pour the espresso/coffee into a large mug, add the milk mixture, and top with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice. Makes one serving.
Homemade Coffee Creamer Instead of buying flavored creamers with preservatives and other things you may not be able to pronounce, make your own by combining 1 cup of your preferred type of milk with 1 cup of heavy cream. You can then experiment by adding dashes of spices, extracts, and flavored syrups of your choice. Here are a few suggestions: • • • • •
Almond, Peppermint, or Vanilla Extract Cinnamon, Nutmeg, or Pumpkin Spice Cocoa Powder Honey Maple Syrup
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Filmed in Cherokee
Hollywood in Your Backyard By Abigail Smithwick, COED Intern
[StrategicLife] Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED), in collaboration with Black Airplane, developed the Filmed in Cherokee app to showcase the county’s diverse array of filming locations. This summer, I used the app to plan film road trips with family and friends. The free app allows users to plan a “Hollywood” tour without leaving Georgia, or even their hometown. It provides a map of fan-favorite filming locations, fun behind-the-scenes facts, as well as background information on why the production team chose to film in Cherokee. Whether users are going on a family trip, a day out with friends, or a short detour on their way home, the app allows them to create a unique tour around the county. The first stop on my family’s tour was P and KC Store, where Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings was filmed. Next, we visited The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, where Anna Kendrick crashed Santa’s sleigh in the holiday film, Noelle. For dinner, we went to J.D.’s on the Lake, aka the Blue Cat Lodge from the show, Ozark. On the way home, we stopped by the former Canton Grammar School, a Hidden Figures filming location. On the tour with friends, we visited different locations. Being Stephen King fans, The Outsider and Doctor Sleep were at the top of our list. At the request of a medical drama-loving friend, we also went to Blankets Creek, featured in The Resident. We wrapped up our tour at the Ball Ground Burger Bus, which was the filming location for Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. We even sat in the same spot as the main character, Timmy. It’s fun and easy to make your own tours. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
The Family Tour Noelle, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, Champion, and Hidden Figures
The Feature Film Tour Doctor Sleep, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, American Made, The Founder, and Hidden Figures
The Food Tour (filming locations at or near restaurants) Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (The Burger Bus), Ozark (J.D.’s on the Lake), Heartstrings (downtown Canton, specifically Bizarre Coffee), and Noelle (The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta) The app is continuously updated as projects are released, so check back for new films and TV shows. In addition to offering entertainment, the app also connects users to the production process. Check out the “Get Involved” section to become an extra or list a property or business as a potential filming location. Users can also list their business as a support service for film teams to reference. COED’s Cherokee Film Summit is another way to get involved. Set to return in early 2022, the Summit connects our community with pros from Georgia’s thriving film industry.
The Cherokee Office of Economic Development, One Innovation Way, Woodstock. 770-345-0600. CherokeeGa.org
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Due to COED’s efforts, the number of projects filmed in 2021 is already expected to surpass all previous records, providing more opportunities for local film professionals and a tremendous boost to the local economy. For more information on the Filmed in Cherokee app or the Film Summit, visit CherokeeGa.org. L Add
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Family-Owned, Customer-Driven Alpha & Omega Automotive is a family-owned, customer-driven, auto repair shop committed to quality, honesty, and integrity. The outstanding ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified technicians at the shop employ the latest technology and are equipped to handle all major and minor repairs on foreign and domestic vehicles. Billy Kennedy started working on cars with his dad when he was just 8 years old. After years of working in the industry, he decided to start a neighborhood auto repair shop with a more personal feel than dealership and franchise auto service centers, so the first Alpha & Omega Automotive in Marietta was born in 2001. Kennedy had worked at both types of service centers and even coowned a Goodyear shop, but it just lacked the friendly, local vibe he was looking for — and that he knew other folks appreciate as well. With his own auto repair business, his goal has been to create a legacy in honor of his dad by running a shop with good virtue and family values.
In addition to the Marietta location, Alpha & Omega Automotive has a second location in Woodstock to serve you. Technicians use modern forms of communication by sharing information with their customers through text and email. This includes sending pictures and data about your repair, receiving approval for services needed, and enabling customers to pay through this touchless system. Both locations are open Monday through Friday from 8:00am-6:00pm. The Woodstock location is also open on Saturday from 8:00am3:00pm. Appointments are recommended to receive the most efficient service.
Here are additional things to know about Alpha & Omega Automotive: T ASE-certified technicians Y Repair Pal-certified shop Z CarFax preferred shop X 2 year / 24k mile warranty on most repairs
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ducation is the family business for Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy PE teacher Barry Dalton. He was born into a family of educators, including his mom, who is a 41-year teacher. Dalton heard the calling in high school, when a teacher and wrestling coach named Steve Lattizori made a positive impact in his life, setting in motion Dalton’s now 14-year career as an educator. “Coach Latt set an incredible example of being both a great educator in the classroom and an amazing coach in the wrestling room, by demonstrating how to form real relationships with his students and athletes,” said Dalton, who was named Hasty’s Teacher of the Year and the Cherokee County School District’s (CCSD) Teacher of the Year in 2019. “This example helped me realize that teaching and coaching were my calling.” Dalton carries on his favorite teacher’s legacy by focusing on creating “caring, meaningful relationships” with students to encourage their participation in learning. “In my opinion, without trusting relationships, students will struggle to learn what is being taught,” he said. “As a physical educator, I have the privilege of reaching and impacting every student in the school. The physical education setting provides me with opportunities to teach students about
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personal responsibility, problem solving, cooperation, collaboration, perseverance, healthy living, and how to win and lose with integrity. I believe that these real-life skills are imperative for students to know, as they grow up and take on the challenges presented by the real world.” One example of this is the student-led sports education model he uses for fourth and fifth graders. At the beginning of the school year, aka “season,” students are assigned to a team and then work collaboratively to create a team name, color, and chant; learn the rules of the game; and assign team members to different roles (i.e., coach, fitness instructor, referee, scorekeeper, equipment manager, reporter, etc.). Students sign a code of conduct and agree to treat others with kindness, show good sportsmanship, and perform their roles to the best of their abilities. The “season” culminates with a tournament during which students are expected to demonstrate this code.
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his third- through fifth-grade students can participate in organized soccer practices and games with expert instruction from partners at Cherokee Impact. With his assistant principal, Dalton wrote a winning grant to earn $10,000 to build the “Path to Becoming” walking track at the school. What can parents do to help their children be successful at school? “Parents can help their children succeed at school by becoming engaged in their child’s interests and learning,” Dalton said. “Parents can also provide their children with routines and structure at home, which focus on keeping them healthy through proper nutrition, sleep, limited screen time, and opportunities to engage in daily physical activity. I believe many students are not getting enough sleep due to the increased use of technology, so I challenge parents to be proactive when it comes to removing technology at bedtime. For students to be ready to engage in learning at school, they need to be provided with support at home.”
“Through this model, I have seen true student engagement and higher levels of learning,” Dalton said. Dalton succeeds in his mission not only through classroom lessons, but also through his service beyond the school day. Through the Hasty United Soccer Club,
Barbara P. Jacoby is the chief communications officer for the Cherokee County School District. 770-704-4228. CherokeeK12.net
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The Value of Updating Your Website Content By Jennifer Davis
[StrategicLife] If you’re a business owner, you likely have some knowledge of the importance of search engine optimization (SEO) to your online presence. You want to show up when people are searching for you, and while there are many things that Google’s algorithm considers, one of the most important things to focus on is your content and how it affects the user (i.e., your potential client/customer). Here are things that frequently change, and why you need to keep up with the trends. Keywords Change Do you remember incandescent light bulbs? They were extremely popular for many years, but they were no longer manufactured after 2014, with the most popular replacements being LED and fluorescent light bulbs. This change created a shift in what people searched for when it came to lighting options. Flash forward to 2021. If a light bulb company is utilizing the same website with an emphasis on “incandescent light bulbs” as a keyword, it probably isn’t bringing in much business. Not to mention, it could either confuse site visitors or make 30
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them choose a company that has updated information. As seen in this example, trends change, and you must keep up with them, as it relates to keywords. Companies Change Whether it be information regarding services, prices, employees, addresses, or numbers, you want to make sure that whoever is looking at the information you’re providing can be confident that it’s accurate. There is nothing more frustrating than choosing a company because of the prices on its website, only to find out that those prices are no longer correct. You want to provide a pleasant, thorough experience for your site visitors, and that starts by giving them up-todate information they can trust. Google Changes Google changes – and that’s an understatement. In fact, Google just made an update this past June, putting more emphasis on a user’s experience, as it relates to page speed and functionality. Every time Google makes an update like that, you want to make sure you’re keeping
up with the algorithm to the best of your ability. Sometimes, the updates are content specific, and sometimes they’re not, but either way, you want to make sure you know what’s coming, and then adapt to it. Standards Change Content is something that can always be better. Whether you are adding headers and bullet points or wording things in a more user-friendly manner, there is always room for improvement. Reading over your content and frequently updating it gives you the opportunity to work toward bettering your website visitor’s experience. Take the time to look over your website and consider how it can be even better. Content is an art – there is almost always a better way to craft it. Start now! 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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ArtistProfile BY ELLEN SAMSELL SALAS
Raymond Pickens
Photos courtesy of Joseph Taylor
Taking His Shot at Pop Art Painting
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aymond Pickens likes to paint people. In fact, he remembers drawing people at church when he was a young child of 4 or 5 years old. Today, he fills large canvasses with “pop” style renditions of faces that capture his imagination. He finds his inspiration almost anywhere, from images of celebrities to faces he sees on Google, Pinterest, or just walking down the street. “Everyone has a unique look,” Pickens said. “I see something I like, and I think I’ll put a twist to it. That’s when the process begins.” Despite his early interest in drawing, Pickens didn’t seriously pursue art as a student at Cherokee HS or Reinhardt University. Instead, he was known for his ability to hit three pointers as a shooting guard at both schools. He did receive encouragement from his parents and from his middle school art teacher, Penny Stumler Stone, who told him to follow his gift and his instincts. Though he took a few art classes in college,
Pickens did not begin painting again until three years ago.
learning process for me when it comes to color.”
“I just decided one day, ‘I feel like painting,’ and I haven’t stopped since,” he said.
To add texture and depth, especially to his backgrounds or to lines and shapes that he wants to accentuate, Pickens uses a palette knife to apply varying amounts of paint. To achieve a grungy, shadowy look, he applies charcoal using his fingers.
Since he works full-time, Pickens paints when he gets home and on weekends. Once he begins a painting, he keeps going for hours, often until the painting is completely finished. “But the planning in my head,” he said, “could take weeks.” To create his pop style, Pickens works on large canvasses because “they make a bigger statement.” He explained that he starts with the darker tones, using them to create his guidelines and frame his image. These contrasts capture the viewer’s eye and guide it to the key facets of his subject’s features. “I like capturing different values in the gray scale. That contrast is what separates my work from realism,” he said. “You get an image that you can recognize, but it’s very different from what you see when looking at something.” Predominantly using acrylics, Pickens has a broad palette, which is continuing to evolve. “My earlier works were black and white. I’ve just recently used more color. It’s still a
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“I don’t want to guide how people respond. I want people to like my paintings for what they say to them,” he said. “I want people to think and feel what they see when they look at my work, not force anyone to see what I see in it.” While Pickens has only recently considered himself an artist, his dream is to be able to paint full-time. Painting takes him back to the calling he felt when he was a boy. “That’s where the enjoyment comes from. There’s a freedom about it. Once I get the face, I’m free. I’m not worried about technique. I just put it down the way I think it will work. There are no rules. When I’m painting for myself, the hours don’t feel like hours. They just fly.”
To see more of Pickens’ work, visit Facebook.com/Raymond Pickens or raypicks.art on Instagram.
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Although he might think about a subject for weeks before he starts painting, Pickens doesn’t begin a work with a specific message in mind, nor does he usually title his works.
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Staying Active By Tim Morris
[Lifestyle] Golf is one of the few games you can play well into your later years. It provides low-impact physical activity as well as cognitive benefits. Rudy (R), a local golfer who is in his 70s, plays almost every weekend year-round. He seems to especially enjoy socializing with his friends, and he has had the same competitive drive for the last 30 years. I like seeing the interaction between Rudy and the group of friends he plays with every weekend. They look after him and enjoy his sense of humor. Rudy will play this game for as long as he can, and his one-liners will be long remembered by those who know him. His four-person team has played in the Volunteer Aging Council Golf Tournament to benefit seniors since its inaugural year in 2016. My father-in-law got me into playing golf. When he was still alive, I always enjoyed playing with him and his friends. At 80 years old, he shot his age and was always a good golfer. He played golf three days a week right up to the week he died. As we age, many studies have shown that socialization, physical activity, and keeping our minds sharp line the path to longevity. When our seniors could not meet up at the Senior Center during COVID-19, almost every one of them expressed it was the lack of socialization that hurt them the most. They missed their friends and the daily interaction with them. The homebound seniors missed their Meals on Wheels volunteers and their homemaker aides because they could not go out to homes and spend time with them. If I could impart one piece of advice, it would be stay active in something you enjoy doing with friends who enjoy doing the activity with you. L
Tim Morris is the director of Cherokee County Senior Services. 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. 770-479-7438. CherokeeGa.com/Senior-Services
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