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Peachy Pyron Just Doing What She Loves Cherokee High School Student a Rising Star
Mountain Bikes, Kayaks and Gardens
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Etowah River, Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trail and Cox Arboretum
STAYCATION Staying in town for Fall Break? So are We!
Riverfest 2013
Service League of Cherokee County presents Annual Festival to Benefit Local Children in Need
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Swing Fundamentals: Tips from a Master PGA Pro
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Hi there. September is such a beautiful month in North Georgia. The leaves are beginning to change their colors; but we’re still swimming in our neighborhood pools and mowing our yards every week. We’re very excited to encourage you to attend this year’s 29th annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival in Boling Park the last weekend in September. Aside from the creative and fun exhibitors lined up and fabulous entertainment planned for the weekend, it really is an excellent way to give back--without even trying--to our community. All the proceeds raised by the Service League of Cherokee County that weekend go right into helping local children in need. So, go. This month we tell you how to access the Etowah River in Canton, how Canton’s own Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trail is 3rd in the world (yes, the world!), and we introduce you to a talented, young, local, rising Country music star Peachy Pyron. We also introduce two new Canton magazine columnists: Polly Balint, who will be writing about faith topics, and Tom Cox, owner of Cox Arboretum, who plans to impress us with his seasonal gardening knowledge. This issue is jam-packed with golf, motorcycles, mountain bikes, music, kayaks, gardens, football, dogs, festivals and tennis. So, read on and then pass us along to your neighbor. We’re so happy to have you here. Thank you for taking the time to check us out.
Regina REGINA GULICK PUBLISHER 404-606-0797
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CONTENTS
September Features PHOTOGRAPHERS WE LOVE STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Darleen Prem Photography
COLUMNSINEVERYISSUE Veterinary: Jennifer Ferrell,DVM, p34 Golf: Master PGA Pro Bill Barkley, p18 Gardens: Arborist Tom Cox, p10 Faith: Encourager Polly Balint, p46 Tennis: Michelle Brauer, p44 Pre-K Education: Sharon Shelton, p21 North GA Falcons: Maria Paegler, p36
FOOTBALL PHOTOS
Jodi Zorzi Photography (Sequoyah) Greg G-Rox Photography (Cherokee) Emily Hart, Student (Creekview) CONTRIBUTORS - September 2013
Joe Cox, Coosa River Initiative Kaptured Photography (cover, p24-25)
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PUBLISHER/EDITOR Regina Gulick
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ASSOCIATE EDITOR Melissa Holder COLUMNISTS Jennifer Ferrell, DVM Bill Barkley, PGA Tom Cox Polly Balint Sharon Shelton Maria Paegler
DARLEEN PREM PHOTOGRAPHY
Blue Mountain Georgia raises funds for Kessley.
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Barbara Schnieder Michelle Brauer Ellis Alexander COPY EDITORS Danielle Bartling Claire Barkley Anne Marie Willis
p.22 Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trail 3rd in World
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Cherokee High Freshman Musician
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ADVERTISING MANAGER Teri Koviak ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Kristin Snyder
JODI ZORZI PHOTOGRAPHY
High School Football Season Underway
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29th Annual Riverfest Sept 28-29th
Joe Cook, Photograper
Local River Initiative Needs Your Help
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All Proceeds Benefit Local Children in Need SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 10am-6pm and SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 10am - 5 p m
Fine Art • Gourmet Sundries • Children’s Area • Man Cave Area • Scarecrow Contest • Crafts • Concessions • Entertainment • Cherokee High School Band • Service League of Cherokee County • T-Shirts • Mums • Boling Park • Ferris Wheel • Hampster Balls • Petting Zoo • Pony Rides • Jewelry • Hand-made Soaps • College Football • Big Screen TVs • Fudge • Apple Pie • Ice Cream • Birdhouses • Fun for the Whole Family
Riverfest 2013 How many busy moms does it take to make a coffee date? When we finally sat down with Millie Cline, the Publicity Chairperson for this year’s Riverfest, we had to laugh at how complicated we could make meeting at Starbucks. Let’s meet on Tuesday morning at Starbucks. Great, see u there. Wait, which Starbucks? There’s more than one? The one at Target or on Riverstone? Let’s meet at the one at Target. Great. See u there. Wait, the one inside Target or the new free-standing one in front of the Target shopping center? ha ha ha. The new free-standing one. OK. All set. LOL
By Regina Gulick
dedicated and tireless these local women are – represented that morning by Millie Cline --- as members of the Service League of Cherokee County. Established in 1935, the Service League of Cherokee County is a volunteer group of 90 women who work year-round, collectively volunteering more than 10,000 hours per year to raise funds for local needy children. Each woman commits to a ten-year term. It’s a tremendous commitment but the work they do behind the scenes for local children is amazing, and they seek no recognition for it. Everything they do is to help the children.
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Now that Canton has three Starbucks locations for early morning meetings, it would have been easier to simply pick up the phone. But busy moms are always on the run; so we tend to communicate quickly via email and text in between work meetings, grocery shopping, trips to the Y and our children’s sports and activities. After three days of back and forth email and text messages we had our coffee date set. Our goal was to find out more about the upcoming Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival; but we couldn’t help notice how September 2013 | Canton Magazine
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Millie says, “The child we help could be sitting next to our child in school. Or, perhaps one day our child will be the one that needs help.” All the proceeds and funds raised from their various events throughout the year go directly to their casework with local children. Entering its 29th year as a fall family tradition in north-metro Georgia, the Riverfest Arts and
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Crafts Festival will take place at Boling Park along the banks of the Etowah River in Canton on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by the Service League of Cherokee County, the juried show features more than 200 exhibitors, concessionaires and entertainers. It is the League’s largest annual fundraising event. Adult and child admission (11 and up) is a $5
donation. The event will take place rain or shine, and free parking and shuttle services are available. Pets are prohibited in the park by city ordinance. This year’s festival will feature many returning favorites in the areas of arts and crafts, marketplace, concessions, children’s activities, and entertainment, as well as several new and exciting exhibitors and features, which have been added to this year’s show. Don’t be fooled, as Riverfest is not just for moms and children. This year one of the featured exhibits is for the men. Bryan Long of TOTAL TAILGATES will be setting up a spread complete with HDTVs and all the usual tailgate fixins’. So, bring the men and Riverfest will have college football games ready and waiting. The League is particularly pleased to debut its newest cookbook, Gatherings & Traditions, at this year’s event. Samples of select recipes will be presented to festival patrons for tasting, and cookbooks will be available for purchase. Cookbooks have long played a vital fundraising role throughout the history of the Service League of Cherokee County. As the fifth cookbook published in the 78-year history of the League, Gatherings & Traditions has once again captured the essence of Southern cooking through timeless cross-generational recipes, creating lasting memories as families and friends gather ‘round the dinner table. Gatherings & Traditions features many new recipes alongside several classic favorites from former League cookbooks, Cherokee Entertains and A Taste of Tradition. Monies raised by the volunteers during Riverfest and other fundraising events sponsored by the League provide necessities such as food, clothing, dental care, eyeglasses, medical care, scholarships and much more for the underprivileged children right here in Canton and throughout all of Cherokee County.
carrot cake AS SEEN IN 2013 “Gatherings & Traditions”
ingredients CAKE
2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil 3 extra large eggs (room temp) 1 tspn pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups + 1 tbspn all-purpose flour, divided 2 tspn ground cinnamon 2 tspn baking soda 1 1/2 tspn kosher salt 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 lb carrots, grated 1/2 cup drained pineapple tidbits
FROSTING
3/4 lb cream cheese (room temp) 1/2 lb unsalted butter (room temp) 1 tspn vanilla 1 lb confectioners sugar, sifted Mix the cream cheese, butter and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer until just combined. Add sugar and mix until smooth.
Preheat oven to 350. Butter 2 (8”) round cake pans. Line with parchment paper; butter and flour the pans. Beat the sugar, oil and eggs together in the bowl of an electric mixer until light yellow. Add vanilla. In another bowl, sift togethr 2 1/2 cups flour, the cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet. Toss raisins and walnuts with 1 tlbspn flour. Fold in the carrots and pineapple. Add to the batter and mix well. Divide the batter equally To find out more about the work of the League, visit between the 2 pans. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes (or until toothpick www.serviceleague.net. RG tests clean). Allow cakes to cool completely in the pans set over a wire rack. Frost the cake and enjoy the best carrot cake ever!
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New Columnist: TOM COX Founded Cox Arboretum with his wife Evelyn right here in Canton in 1990
We were so delighted to come across this spectacular garden and arboretum located right here in Canton.
Founded in 1990 by Tom and Evelyn Cox, Cox Arboretum and Gardens is a mecca for rare and unusual plants. Numbering over 4,000 living specimens, the Gardens display one of the largest private collections of temperate flora in the United States. Located at an elevation of 1200 feet and containing a lake and streams, they are able to grow a wide variety of plants in their zone 7B climate. Several wetland habitats provide safe harbor for many migratory and native fowl on the 13 acres they call home. Situated in the middle of an old-growth southern deciduous hardwood forest, the property contains many large Oaks, Hickory, Poplar and Sweetgum -- some of which are more than 100 years old. From collection and display of garden-worthy plants, the mission has expanded to include plant evaluation and preservation of rare and endangered flora. The property contains some
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of the world’s most endangered plants including 28 conifers listed as threatened or endangered in the wild. A relatively new focus on education and scientific study involves testing and displaying new and rare plants within the garden setting. They hope that this will expand the plant palette in the southeastern landscape. Tom is a past president of the American Conifer Society “www.conifersociety.org� and has recently co-authored a book with University of Georgia professor Dr. John Ruter -- Landscaping with Conifers and Ginkgo for the Southeast. He is a recognized expert on conifers and a popular lecturer on the subject. In 2012 he delivered a presentation on Conifer Performance in the SE United States at the Conference of International Botanical Gardens in Guangzhou, China. The Arboretum, which recently received formal accreditation, is a destination for garden enthusiasts from around the world. It is open by appointment only -- see www.coxgardens.com. Tom has graciously agreed to write a monthly gardening column in which he will use his extensive gardening experience to inform and encourage fellow plant enthusiasts. RG
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Paddling on the
Photo by Joe Cook Kayakers drift beneath the steep terrain flanking the Etowah River upstream of Canton.
non-profit initiatives seek to increase access to etowah river, a beautiful tributary which runs through the middle of canton by Melissa Holder The rainy summer has been a boon for area lakes and rivers and the Etowah River Water Trail is no exception. With a full river to enjoy, hundreds of kayakers and canoeists paddled away on August 4, 2013 for the “Paddling Through Cherokee County History” event. This special event allowed participants to explore the Etowah River, see Cherokee County history and enjoy dinner, all while raising awareness and funds for the river system and three local organizations: Coosa River Basin Initiative, Cherokee County Historical Society and the Upper Etowah River Alliance. This summer’s fundraising event was just one of many opportunities to enjoy a portion of the most biologically diverse river system in North America - the Coosa River Basin - and the ef12 www.cantonmag.com| Go Local!
forts to develop the Etowah River Trail. “The Paddling Through Cherokee County History” tour was a sold-out event that not only took participants through Native American fishing weirs, but included dinner at the Rock Barn, Cherokee County’s historic horse barn. All of the proceeds from this event went specifically toward developing the Etowah River Trail. Joe Cook, Executive Director & Riverkeeper of the Coosa River Basin Initiative (CRBI), appreciates the grassroots support of participants and members of the CRBI. “The Etowah River is really a special natural resource in our area and it takes many people to help protect it and make it accessible to everyone. As we continue to grow awareness, we are able to add more boat ramps and events and introduce more people to the joys of being on the river. Support for events like
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Photo by Joe Cook Bob Casteel and Donna Haley float through downtown Canton on the Etowah River during the Paddling Through History event. on August 4
this one lay a strong foundation.� Throughout the year numerous events take place that allow water lovers to be on the river and explore the many historical areas throughout the Northeast Georgia river banks. Other events included the McGraw Ford Paddle, which ended close to home on East Cherokee Drive, and the Indian Mound Paddle. Just a short drive from Canton, this 11-mile journey started from Lake Allatoona and journeyed around historic Thompson Weinman Dam, across Native American fish weirs and past the Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site where the group stopped for a tour. The Etowah River is definitely the less well-known compared to its more famous metro Atlanta counterpart, the Chattahoochee River. Still, this river is a crown jewel to Cherokee County and the many areas it winds through. Beginning in Lumpkin County among the gold laced river banks of Dahlonega, and ending in Rome where it meets the Oostanaula to form the Coosa River, the 163- mile
system is home to thousands of wildlife species, all accessible by kayak or canoe. The Coosa River Basin Initiative and the Upper Etowah River Alliance are working diligently to raise not only awareness, but also access to this special river system. Currently, seven developed public boat landings, many undeveloped public access points and several boat ramps on Lake Allatoona provide access to the river’s course. Cherokee County is very fortunate to have the newest launch ramp in the system. This ramp will be open to the public with the completion of the new park at Brown Industrial in downtown Canton. Canoers and kayakers will be able to bring their own equipment and use the
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BLUE IRON MOTORCYCLE CLUB HELPS RAISE FUNDS FOR KESSLEY Darleen Prem Photography
“We think that it is important to get people out on our rivers. When people begin to have a relationship with the Etowah, they will be more inclined to take action to protect it. Our Aug. 4 event was about trying to start those relationships--trying to start little love affairs with the Etowah.” Information on the system and rentals, as well as local history, for the Etowah River Trail system can be found at www.EtowahRiverTrail.org. There you can use an interactive map to follow the entire river system, register for an upcoming event or learn how you can help grow and protect this system. There are also printable maps that note points of interest. For more information on the Coosa River Basin, visit www.Coosa.org. The Cherokee County Historical Society web site is www.RockBarn.org. MH 14 www.cantonmag.com| Go Local!
The Blue Iron Motorcycle Club was founded in January 2005 for cruisers who share a love of riding motorcycles, law enforcement, and brotherhood; but most importantly, riders who recognize a “family-first” attitude. The group promotes rides for local causes. This year’s ride benefitted Kessley Hales, infant daughter of Lieutenant Hales with Canton Police Department. Kessley was born at 38 weeks at Northside Cherokee by an emergency C-section. She was considered lethargic on delivery and then stopped breathing. She had a collapsed lung, needed a blood transfusion, and was stabilized for flight to the NICU at
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Northside Atlanta. When she got to Atlanta they were told that if she made it through the night the family would be there between 1-2 months. An MRI showed edema to the brain; and it was confirmed that she has moderate/severe brain damage from lack of oxygen in the womb. She has therapy visits for the brain damage and her neurologist follows her progress. She also had a slightly abnormal hearing screen in the hospital so it was repeated in late April. It showed that the hearing had gotten worse in just 6 weeks and she now has mild sensor neural hearing loss in both ears and is likely to lose all hearing in her early years. She will be fitted for hearing aids very soon to ensure she has all the opportunities she needs to learn and overcome anything she faces. Kessley is a tiny fighter and is doing great to combat the odds that are not in her favor.
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The ride showed the tremendous support and compassion evident among these cruisers in the Blue Iron Motorcycle Club of Georgia. Sons Of Brothers played live music at the end of the ride and there was “fun stuff for the whole family!” www.blueirongeorgia.com. RG September 2013 | Canton Magazine
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Gibbs Gardens on 300 Acre By Barbara Schneider
Set in the rolling woodlands
of northeast Cherokee County, about 25 minutes from downtown Canton, lies a 300 acre paradise, Gibbs Gardens. The landscape encompasses acres of mature hardwoods covering gentle hillsides graced by 24 ponds, 32 bridge crossings, 19 waterfalls, pristine streams, countless natural springs as well as 220 acres of artistically designed gardens. When the Gardens opened to the public in March 2012, thousands of visitors raved about its spectacular beauty, breathtaking landscape design and unforgettable feature gardens. Football legend and gardening author Vince Dooley once described Jim Gibbs’ gardens as, “Georgia’s hidden jewel.” Dooley believed Gibbs’ creation, “was the best hidden secret in Georgia, the Southeast and beyond.” One of the nation’s leading horticulture experts, retired UGA professor and author Michael
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Gibbs Cardens is a 300-acre paradise less th Dirr has said Gibbs Gardens is, “a masterpiece that will mature into one of the nation’s great gardens.” In the February 2012 issue of Southern Living magazine, Editor Lindsay Bierman proclaimed the Gardens would undoubtedly “be considered one of our region’s most treasured landmarks.” The four dramatically different feature gardens: The Manor House Gardens are located on the highest ridge in northeast Cherokee and features seven flowering terraces flowing down 150 feet of elevation to the Valley Gardens, amazing views of terraces, lawns, pools, waterfalls, woodlands, North Georgia mountain vistas and sweeping skies. The Water Lily Garden features 140 varieties of unique lilies in one of the largest natural displays of water lilies in the nation. Five ponds reflect the tropical water lily blooms from May through November. A replica of Claude Monet’s
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han 25 minutes from downtown Canton. Japanese Bridge in Monet’s Garden at Giverny is veiled with white and lilac wisteria blooms. The Japanese Gardens cover more than 40 acres, seven spring-fed ponds with islands, bridges, massive boulders and rocks and are the largest in the nation. Visitors enter the Hill and Pond Stroll Garden “Tsukiyama” through the Torii Gate, along paths, pagodas, 40 hand-crafted Japanese lanterns and decades old shrubs artistically sculpted in the tradition of Japanese bonsai. The Daffodil Gardens begin Gibbs Gardens’ Seasons of Color each March with 50 daffodil-filled-acres displaying 20 million daffodil blossoms. Over 60 varieties of daffodils flower in colors ranging from primrose, yellow, gold, orange, blush pinks and creamy whites. Gibbs Gardens is open to visitors from 9am – 5pm Wednesdays through Sundays (weather-permitting) until December 15th. For more information, ticket prices, hours of operations and directions visit www. gibbsgardens.com.
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golf (left) PGA Pro Don Butson shows a young student the proper club grip as he practices his swing at Woodmont Golf and Country Club.
Swing
Fundamentals By Bill Barkley, Master PGA Professional
The basics
of the execution of a swing, whether playing a drive, a shot into a green, or a short putt are as follows: Start with a pre-swing routine, the key elements of which are the grip, stance, ball position, posture, and alignment. Balance the club with a steady, tension-free grip. During the downswing ensure a sense of releasing the club as though the club is sliding through the fingers, or feels like releasing a thrown ball. The stance is approximately shoulder width apart, with the rear foot perpendicular to the intended target line, and the front foot turned open about 30 degrees. The position of the ball is usually opposite the front heel, with the exception of a slight adjustment for uphill and downhill lies. Posture should be firm, flexible, and balanced. At address, the hips are hinged, becoming unhinged through impact to swing the body forward into the follow-through, and to create forward momentum. At address, the body bends toward the ball at a 45 degree angle described as the spine angle, and reflects the plane, or path of the swing. 18 www.cantonmag.com| Go Local!
A 45 degree spine angle will maximize ball carry through the air. In order to maximize ball carry, and create a level plane, the spine angle should remain constant throughout the swing. Alignment of the clubface should be square, precisely perpendicular to the target line. The feet, knees, hips, and shoulders should be aligned parallel to the intended path of the swing. A variation, when playing a fade, alignment other than club face alignment, is left of the target, while the clubface is aligned on the target line. The path of the downswing cuts across the ball aligned with the target line, producing a left to right fade spin into the target. During the pre-swing routine phase, a golfer visualizes the intended shot, a vicarious, imaginative activity that creates both a sense of confidence and the feel of the subsequent swing. During the pre-swing routine, a player should become calm, relaxed, and focused. Though the clubhead can accelerate to a tremendous speed through impact, or have as little speed as in stroking a short putt, the swing reflects a release, or sense of letting go. The downswing has
an even pace of acceleration, is unhurried, and is as rhythmic and effortless as the free-flowing pendulum of a clock. The ultimate force of the clubhead is influenced by the length of the club, the variable speed of the rotation of the body, and from the forward thrust of the hips. The force of the clubhead through impact is influenced by shifting weight back into the left heel during the downswing causing centripetal force that counteracts or balances ‘centrifugal’ force of the clubhead pulling outward into the ball. The net effect is that the arms and club stretch outward from the inward pull of the body, as a rope stretches when swinging a weight on the end of the rope. During the backswing, it’s best to brace the right knee so as to rotate restricted hips, rather than allowing a lateral sway that can shift into what can easily become an unwelcomed reverse pivot. Take the club back with a simultaneous rotation of hips and shoulders and with a cupped left wrist. A cupped left wrist avoids “laying the club off ” and helps position the shaft parallel to the intended path of the downswing, a desired position at the peak of the backswing. Those who may lack the flexibility to comfortably execute a full backswing can facilitate the movement by letting the left heel come off the ground, and by placing the back foot slightly back at address. The resulting closed stance serves to free up the backswing. During the downswing, the arms, hands, and club should literally “drop” or free fall. The left wrist remains cupped during the downswing, as in turning a wheel to the left, so that the clubface is square to the target line well behind the position of the ball. As the club drops, weight shifts back into the left heel, the hips rotate counter-clockwise and unhinge, causing a forward moving spin of the body. There is more to the game than a description of a few fundamentals; but an emphasis on these suggests the swing is a sense of rhythm with dynamic balance associated with moving parts in synch, rather than a mechanical step by step overly conscious process. If you work on a thorough pre-swing routine, create a sense of a rhythmic tempo, forward momentum, and develop an effortless release during the downswing, your sense of a sound swing will greatly improve. BB
WHERE TO PLAY How blessed we are in Canton to have hundreds of acres of beautiful golf courses to choose among when we decide it’s time to head out to the links. Semi-private, private and public courses designed by golf ’s greats adorn our landscape.
Woodmont Golf & Country Club
3105 Gaddis Road, 30115 • Woodmont’s championship par 72 course is Georgia’s first designed by renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and was named “Best New Golf Course” in 2000. Featuring dominant bentgrass greens and first-class conditions, Woodmont plays from 5200 to nearly 7200 yards. Non-members may play at this semi-private course. 770-345-9260. www. woodmontgolfclub.com
Callahan Golf Links
4991 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Waleska • A “links” course, players will face few water hazards and few if any trees. Callahan Golf Links has been voted “Best of Best” for the last three years running in Around Cherokee magazine and was recently rated “Best Course” in Cherokee Life magazine. www.callahangolflinks.com
BridgeMill Golf & Country Club
1190 BridgeMill Ave., 30114 • BridgeMill touts a championship course designed by Desmond Muirhead, designer of Mission Hills and consultant to Jack Nicklaus on Muirfield Village. One of the most well-balanced tests of golf in Atlanta, the par-72 layout was masterfully carved into the rolling terrain and plays to 7,110 yards from the championship tees. Touting a true island green, BridgeMill’s 16th is one of the most recognized holes in the ATL.www.bridgemillathleticclub.com
The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm
3030 Bradshaw Club Drive, 30188 • With its unique 27-hole championship layout, originally designed by course architect Tom Fazio and protege Michael O’Shea, there is an unsurpassed dedication to quality service and facilities. A spectacular setting for unforgettable golf, non-member pricing for a round currently ranges from $35 to $65. 770-592-2222. www.bradshawfarmgc.com
Fairways of Canton
400 Laurel Canyon Parkway, 30114 • Combining challenging golf and luxiurious amenities, Laurel Canyon provides 18 holes and 6500 yards of play. The par 72 course features some of the best views in the region.Their greens are the only ultra-dwarf Bermuda greens at any public course around here. Correct placement on the greens is imperative to good scoring. Prices range from $25 to $35 currently for an 18 hole round. 770-7201808. www.fairwaysofcanton.com September 2013 | Canton Magazine
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CHEROKEE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION HOSTS CHARITY GOLF TOURNEY OCT 7th Cherokee County boasts
some of the best schools in the nation; and we propose also some of the best parents and local business leaders. Great minds supportive of Cherokee schools got together a year ago to create the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. This critical fundraising organization will be able to provide always needed monies to local schools in the form of rapid and impact grants directly helping teachers and students where needs exist. Thirty-five CCSD schools received rapid grants in March of this year. Impact grants – of up to $2500 each – will be awarded late this fall. The schools’ teachers and staff were able to apply for these grants for their “bright ideas” to improve academic achievement. The CCEF is dedicated to supporting Cherokee students and staff by promoting teaching, learning and celebrating achievements. Its aim is to
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seek funding and resources to enrich district schools in areas not fully funded in the regular government budgets.
For our readers who play golf, we encourage you to sign up to play at their charity tournament slated for October 7th at Woodmont Golf & Country Club. Individual golfers are $150. Foursomes are $500. The donation includes golf course fees and range balls, a boxed lunch, and an awards party with gourmet buffet, raffle and silent auction. Our non-golfing readers can help, as well! The CCEF is looking for donations in the form of cash, silent auction items and sponsorship levels so visit their web site to learn more and pitch in. www.cherokeecountyeducationalfoundation.org. Or, contact Sheri Murphy by telephone at 678628-7918 or email her sherimurphy84@gmail. com. RG
TEACHING WRITING TO CHILDREN By: Sharon Shelton, Owner, Primrose School of Harmony on the Lakes, www.PrimroseHarmony.com
Writers are not just people who write books or create other written works; we are all writers. Some adults are extremely uncomfortable and even go out of their way to avoid jobs that require written communication skills. These feelings often originate very early in life—possibly from the time they first began experimenting with letter writing and were told their efforts weren’t good enough. As a parent or teacher it’s important not to stress correct or precise letter formation too soon. A focus on penmanship will send the false message that being able to ‘write’ like an adult on the lines is more important than being able to communicate in writing. This can create feelings of inadequacy related to writing, and children may begin to view writing as ‘hard.’ Tracing letters on lined paper requires fine motor skills and coordination that are still developing.
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We don’t want children to learn that penmanship practice is the same as writing. We want them to learn that writing is a fun way to express themselves. It is critically important to accept where children are developmentally and then gently guide their letter formation and pencil holding. “Children watch adults as they write notes, checks, and cards, and they are eager to begin writing themselves. Early writing is oftentimes labeled ‘scribble writing’ and is considered a legitimate form of emergent writing,” said Dr. Gloria Julius, VP of Education for Primrose Schools. “The first conscious attempts a child makes to write are usually the first letter of his or her name. To a parent, the attempts vaguely resemble the letter, but these are moments to cherish and celebrate. Writing and drawing seem to be almost as much a part of natural development as walking and talking. It is important to children that teachers and parents take their work seriously. It is very easy to encourage children to communicate their stories and messages through writing. All you need is a little patience, paper and writing utensils, and they will do the rest. Here are a few quick tips on creating a positive writing environment for your little ones.
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Keep paper everywhere. Children can practice writing as well as listening, speaking, and reading while playing office, house, school, or restaurant. Read, read, read! Children become accustomed to seeing pictures and text together in children’s books when reading is part of their daily routine. They learn that reading is “talk written down.” Teach by Example. Children also love to imitate what their parents do. If they see you make lists or write letters, they will too. When they ask how to write a letter, demonstrate the way to form the letter and point out how you hold your pencil. It’s also helpful to have them mimic your motions and to practice forming letters in the air or on the palms of their hands. SS
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Canton’s Blankets Creek Trail is a Community-driven Amenity for All of Us By Ellis Alexander
“Detailed History of SORBA Woodstock” was written by Ellis Alexander compiled from interviews and writings from the key players there at the beginning; and excerpts are shown here. Visit www.sorbawoodstock.org for the complete story, trail maps and local chapter information.
The Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trail System in Canton off Sixes Road is comprised of six trails, from “Beginner” to “Expert Downhill.” The Trail System has become one of the most heavily ridden mountain bike trails in the country. A little over a decade ago, it existed only in the imagination of a few determined mountain bikers. The events and efforts of the last thirteen years led to the creation in Canton of what is considered one of the top mountain biking trail systems in the world. Selfless and driven individual volunteers forged 22 www.cantonmag.com| Go Local!
cooperative agreements with government agencies, the Corps of Engineers at Lake Allatoona, and the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) to form a local chapter, which allowed them to be custodians of the trails they were determined to build. Alex Nutt, the author of Mountain Biking Georgia, an authoritative guide to mountain biking trails across the state, was the pioneer who orchestrated the cost sharing agreement between the U.S. Corps of Engineers (COE) and the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (CRPA) in 1998. Building mountain biking trails at Blankets Creek would require a significant commitment
of time from volunteers willing to dig their way through the woods along the banks of Lake Allatoona and Blankets Creek. A trail building effort the likes of what was occurring at Blankets Creek needed local leaders to organize and drive the project to conclusion. And ongoing maintenance would require the stewardship that could only come from creating a local chapter of SORBA. Back then, Hunter Ramsey managed the Happy Trails Bike Shop in Woodstock. Melanie Pfautz worked at Atlanta Cycles and was Secretary of SORBA. These two took on the task of forming a local SORBA chapter to be responsible for building and maintenance of the new trails in Canton. At a meeting of the Board of Directors in the summer of 2000, SORBA recognized the new Woodstock Chapter, and Hunter was elected the Chapter’s first president. The Dwelling Loop was the first trail built because it was closest to the trailhead. It was completely built by hand, and volunteer labor was the only means of construction. On March 25, 2000, one of those committed volunteers, Will Leichnitz, was hand-cutting the trail when he suffered a massive heart attack and passed away. What was originally referred to as the Middle Loop was later named in Will’s honor. Dwelling is actually an acronym for all his family members’ first names. Opening day of Dwelling Loop was June 3, 2000, on National Trail Day. Blankets Creek was part of a larger informal plan to create mountain bike trails on several COE areas along Lake Allatoona. Blankets Creek was the test, a chance to show the COE what SORBA could do. And SORBA exceeded the COE’s expectations. Construction of the South Loop was begun in 2001 and would last for over two years. All but the last one half mile of the South Loop was built by hand. Designed to be a step up in difficulty from the Dwelling Loop, it offers steeper climbs and more technical trail features with rocks and roots, compared to the smoother
track on the Dwelling Loop. The South Loop was opened in September 2003. Trail Director Charlie Shultz quickly became a master trail-builder and has contributed leadership to the construction of re-routes and new trails through the years. The commitment by Dave Hamilton and Charlie Shultz to IMBA trail-building standards has helped Blankets Creek become recognized as one of the best built trails in the world. In 2003, Mosquito Flats was built as a beginner trail-an important addition to the trail system, allowing children and beginners an excellent opportunity to develop GIFT BASKETS their skills before www.theminttulip.com taking on the more difficult Dwelling Loop.
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Just Doing Wha
Our readers can come out to see Peachy Pyron perform at Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival at the end of the month, September 28-29 at Boling Park in Canton.
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at She Loves... By Regina Gulick
When she was two, this old soul walked up to her mother and stated flatly, “I want to be called, ‘Peachy.’ Thinking it was cute but wouldn’t stick, Kimberly Pyron told her daughter, “Sure, whatever you’d like.” Well, the name did stick. And Peachy Pyron sounds to us a lot like a future Country music star’s name.
Peachy is a freshman at Cherokee High School this year, but she hasn’t had much time for football games or parties. She has spent weekends in Nashville writing songs with renowned artists Clay Mills and Marty Dodson. She has been “working-out” her vocals, caring for her voice by gargling with hydrogen pyroxide twice daily, drinking a gallon of water each day, and staying away from gum, soda and dairy. Much like athletes and scholars who are found to have that right mixture of giftedness and passion, Peachy is always practicing. Her mother says often parents-undoubtedly with musically inclined children of their own--will ask her how she convinces Peachy to practice. She explains she never has to discipline her daughter to practice…only to stop practicing! Initially, she learned guitar at Canton’s Ponier Music over on Highway 5. The owner Camilla Sanders pointed out to her parents that Peachy had a really good voice and should consider voice lessons. And it wasn’t long before she was singing at local restaurants, wowing patrons with her beautiful voice and humble personality. She has played at Ipp’s in downtown Woodstock, The Painted Pig in downtown Canton, Donovan’s Irish Pub, Winchester’s Restaurant, First Friday Marietta, Hardrock Cafe, Pigs and Peaches and has filled in as a guest DJ for 94.9 The Bull Country music radio station. And you can hear her this year at Riverfest.
Under artistic direction with Jan Smith of Jan Smith Studios in Atlanta, who has also worked with Usher, Justin Bieber, Dave Matthews and Matchbox 20, Peachy is simply doing what she loves-the same thing she announced to her mother at age eight when she exclaimed, “Mom, I want to do music.” In March, she started taking lessons from Peter Vogel, who has also worked with Bo Diddly and Michael Bolton. He has a line of instructional lesson books that have been in use world-wide. When Peachy first practiced with Vogel, she noticed they were working from the same lesson book she had been working with at Ponier Music. Turns out, Vogel had written that very book. “I have been so blessed! I can’t believe I am working with the guy who wrote the book I’ve been taking lessons from for the last two years,” she explained. Peachy’s music is classified as modern Country; but she enjoys a diverse and wide-range of sounds which appeals to all types of people. Currently, Peachy is cutting an EP, an extended play album of five songs to be released in November. Clay Mills is producing it and September 2013 | Canton Magazine
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Tom Bocovak is the guitarist. She has spent several weeks writing songs with professional writers and will be recording the EP during Fall Break in Nashville. Even though she will be “working” during Fall Break, she will be fitting in some fun, too. She will begin the week seeing Blake Shelton in concert and end the week at the Taylor Swift concert. Like any other typical 14 year old, Peachy cleans her fish tank, does her homework and “LOVES” high school. She raves about Cherokee High School Principal Murdock who graciously tweeted, “Congratulations Warrior Peachy!” a few weeks ago when Peachy had to miss school for a trip to Nashville. Her first ticketed event will be at Swallow in the Hollow (678-372-1975) at 1072 Green Street in historic Roswell on November 16th. There are a limited number of tickets available and this is the release date of her EP. Clay Mills will be in town for this event, which is special because Peachy had actually seen him perform at Swallow in the Hollow just one year ago. At her young age, she is already experiencing life coming full circle. www.peachypyron.com. RG
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My Business Hangs on One Word... SOLD! LISA HUGHLEY TEAM Prudential Geor gia Realty
• Sales Team of the Year 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 • Chairman’s Circle Gold Award 2010, 2011, 2012 • Ranked Top Teams for Cherokee -Prudential Georgia Realty 2010, 2011, 2012 • Top 1% Worldwide Prudential & Affiliates
Here today. Sold tomorrow.
101 Ardsley Run • $462,500
113 Fern Way • $695,900
191 Rose Ridge Drive • $549,900
202 Windsor Court • $674,900
138 Grandmar Chase • $462,500
204 Windsor Court • $575,000
Call for a complimentary market analysis 678•923•5152 28
678•923•5152 / lisa@lisahughleyteam.com / www.lisahughleyteam.com Prudential Georgia Realty 1351 Riverstone Parkway, Canton 30114 www.cantonmag.com| Go Local!
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Homes & Real Estate Below is a snapshot of (only 54) the 98 homes that sold/closed in Canton in the month of August. One of the most interesting things about this chart is the “Days on the Market” (DOM)column. The average “Days on the Market” for the homes listed that sold in August is just 61 days. This tells us that inventory is still very low; and buyers have fewer listed homes to choose among. When a home goes on the market--if price and condition are right--then buyers act fast. Secondly this tells us if a home is sitting longer than two months, then the seller and their agent really needs to look at price and condition. Is the price realistic for today’s market? Is the home clean, pristine and staged? RG STREET
NEIGHBORHOOD
Upper Burris Road n/a Gold Bridge Place BridgeMill BridgeMill Ave BridgeMill Cedar Woods Way BridgeMill Rocky Ridge Pass BridgeMill Lake Overlook Dr Lake Sovereign Millwood Drive BridgeMill Augusta Drive Bradshaw Estates BridgeMill Avenue BridgeMill Beacon Cove River Green Poplar Way Harmony on the Lakes Grant Court River Green Candler Trail Governors Preserve Larkspur Drive Soleil Laurel Canyon Spring Garden Way Orange Shoals Duxbury Court Woodmont Russell Court Governors Preserve Woodbury Road River Green Green Street River Green Glenhurst Trace Woodmont Woodbrook Crest BridgeMill Laurel Street River Green Appalachian Wds DrSoleil Laurel Canyon New Point Lane River Green Silver Mist Way Copper Creek Middlebrooke Dr Middlebrooke Morning Glory Rge Orange Shoals Parc Drive Park at Steels Bridge
SOLD PRICE
DOM
$875,000 830,000 592,500 539,000 500,000 440,000 431,000 375,000 380,000 350,000 338,000 337,500 330,000 340,954 312,500 305,000 300,400 305,000 300,000 294,900 298,000 284,900 320,264 275,000 269,000 265,000 233,000 246,760
65 92 10 86 36 7 64 13 29 141 20 146 63 221 8 23 14 77 27 10 101 52 5 63 26 46 21 193
STREET
NEIGHBORHOOD
Chesnut Walk BridgeMill BridgeMill Ave BridgeMill Avery Cove Harmony on the Lakes Dove Chase BridgeMill Griffin Way Governors Preserve Gold Mill Ridge BridgeMill Breckenridge Court Breckenridge Tall Oaks Drive BridgeMill Greystone Way Greystone Village Appalachian Wd Dr Soleil Laurel Canyon Forest Creek Dr Forest Creek Long Branch Way Harmony on the Lakes Bradshaw Ests Dr Bradshaw Estates Lorimore Pass Harmony on the Lakes South Village Sq Harmony on the Lakes Crestmont Way Crestmont North Hampton Tr Hampton Station Aster Court Soleil Laurel Canyon Chickory Lane BridgeMill White Oak Path Harmony on the Lakes Eagle Ridge Lane Eagle Ridge Holly Place Holly Place Poplar Terrace Harmony on the Lakes Oak Haven Drive Manor at Mill Creek Poplar Terrace Harmony on the Lakes Eaglewood Way Mountain View
SOLD PRICE 255,000 250,000 270,000 237,500 231,000 245,000 237,000 241,000 242,000 239,900 235,000 234,000 228,000 229,965 229,900 221,000 205,000 227,998 190,000 187,200 200,000 208,000 195,000 205,000 205,000 200,000
DOM
96 6 5 9 126 3 111 46 23 1080 55 92 182 79 65 43 35 2 52 84 182 30 1 4 1 24
Average Sales Price August $231,000 • Avg DOM 61
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5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • $289,900 716 Crimson Morning View, Canton 30114
4 bedrooms • 3.5 bathrooms • $349,900 926 Marabella Lane, Canton 30115
GREAT SKY • Beautiful home, swim/tennis/lake/ greenbelt community, daylight basement
HARMONY ON THE LAKES • Fantastic Craftsman home, Best Lake view, Great Floor Plan
Presented by: Rand Realty LLC 678/503-5030 www.randrealtyllc.com
Presented by: Rand Realty LLC 678/503-5030 www.randrealtyllc.com
4 bedrooms • 2.5 bathrooms • $196,900
6 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • $674,900
610 Wiley Court, Canton 30115
FALLS AT MILL CREEK • Avery Elementary, Swim/Tennis/, Open Floorplan, large Master, Fenced Yard
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5 bedrooms • 3.5 bathrooms • $575,000 204 Windsor Green Court, Canton 30115
ESTATES AT WOODMONT • Avery Elementary, 1+ Acre, Cul-de-sac, Master on Main, Aviary, 3-Car Garage
202 Windsor Green Court, Canton 30115
ESTATES AT WOODMONT • Avery Elementary, Builder’s Personal Home, 3-car Garage, Finished Terrace Level Presented by: Lisa Hughley Team, Prudential Georgia Realty www.lisahughleyteam.com • 678/923-5152
5 bedrooms • 5.5 bathrooms • $549,900 101 Laketowne Lane, Canton 30114
BRIDGEMILL • Awesome home! Master and Guest Rms on Main, Handicap-friendly, Finished Terrace Level
Presented by: Lisa Hughley Team, Prudential Georgia Realty www.lisahughleyteam.com • 678/923-5152
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5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • $462,500
6 bedrooms • 5.5 bathrooms • $549,900
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WOODMONT • Hardwood Floors, Wall of Windows, Daylight Basement, Golf & Clubhouse Views Presented by: Lisa Hughley Team, Prudential Georgia Realty www.lisahughleyteam.com • 678/923-5152
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STAYCATION Staying in town for Fall Break, September 16-20?
so are we...
With Summer break recently over,
many of us plan to simply stay home for Fall Break this year. Sure, some plan Disney Cruises and others road trips to the Panhandle or Charleston; but how can those of us left behind make the most of a few days out of school this September? We’ve got 12 terrific ideas.
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Our first suggested “attraction” is a no-brainer--visit the new Aquatics Center off of Sixes Road. Located at 1200 Gresham Mill Parkway in Holly Springs, drive over and dive in to enjoy the 48,000 square foot indoor facility. If weather permits, they may even have the outdoor waterpark open. Daily passes are just $5. Check their web site ahead of time at www.crpa.net or call 678-880-4760.
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A local favorite - The Art Barn - is a fantastic way to entertain the kids and keep them off x-box. Farmer Sue plans a feast of activities this week for the whole family to enjoy. Take a hayride on “Matilda,” their antique 1957 Ford tractor. Snuggle, pet and play with the farm animals. 678-319-0286, www.theartbarn. com Take in a polo match at Union Hill Polo. It’s free and casual. Pack a picnic, bring the whole family or get in a much needed date night. Bring a blanket and chairs and arrive early to pet the horses. Matches are held several times a week, weatherpermitting. Visit their Facebook page.
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It’s Wednesday and the children are bouncing off the wallsespecially if we’ve continued with our rainy season this week. So, just go with it and let them bounce! The Bounce House in Canton has plenty to jump up and down about, plus free wifi for parents that need to multi-task and get some home based business work accomplished. www. thebouncehouseac.com or call 770-345-JUMP (5867).
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Forget the craziness of shopping at the new Outlet Mall of Atlanta and drive 25 miles up to 300 acre Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground for a peaceful afternoon in artistically designed gardens. We are positive the Water Lily feature garden will wow the children and adults alike! www.gibbsgar32 www.cantonmag.com| Go Local!
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Go see “The Mousetrap” at Canton Theatre downtown; Your children are used to seeing movies on the big screen and plays during field trips in Atlanta-why not expose them to some real local theatre? Canton Theatre is located at 171 East Main Street. Tickets are $15 for general admission and just $12 for seniors and students. www. cantontheatre.com.
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Help out in “God’s Garden.” There is always a need for weeding, pruning, picking, harvesting, delivering, organizing and planting. Rows of delicious vegetables are harvested and donated to local charities like MUST Ministries Cherokee to be turned into meals for lots of needy familes. Visit their Facebook page for more information. Attend the Cherokee County Fair. What says Fall better than a county fair? This year the extravaganza falls smack in the middle of Fall Break. On weekdays visit after 5pm and on the weekends after 1pm. The family fun features livestock, shows, carnival rides, games and more. For information, call 770-479-4613. www.canton-
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Tanglewood Farms “Best of the West” throughout September. Grab your partner and head to the real Wild West Town of Tanglewood for a month-long celebration of the Best of the West. Bring the little buckaroos and let them play dress up in chaps, boots, and hats to look like real-live cowboys. Then let them try their hand at bungee bull riding, saddle up for a pony ride, and see more than 100 miniature farm animals that call Tanglewood home at 171 Tanglewood & Gaddis in 30115. www.tanglewoodfarmminis.com
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Hop in the car for just a short 20 minute-drive
to Cartersville and visit the Tellus Museum--an impressive science museum for adults and children. There are four galleries, an indoor interactive playground, a panetarium show and loads of activities. You can eat at the Tellus cafe or bring your own lunch because there is a large pavilion outside. Fossils. Gems. Handson-fun. History of motorized transportation. Learn more at www.tellusmuseum.org.
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Do you want to rent a boat at Lake Allatoona for a day of fishing or watersports? Lake Allatoona is 12,000 acres with 270 miles of shoreline. Built by The Army Corps of Engineers in 1950, it is the most visited lake in Georgia. There are three marinas that rent a
range of boats from fishing to pontoon to overnight boats: Little River Marina is located at 6985 Bells Ferry Road, in Canton, 30114. It is a fullservice marina with rentals, a sports bar & grill, a picnic and bbq area, ice and snacks. www. littlerivermarina.com A limited one-week IMAX 3D special engagement of the 1939 Oscar-winning technicolor musical classic The Wizard of Oz will be released on Friday, September 20th. Head over to the Collection (formerly Avenues) at Forsyth’s IMAX theatre to view this timeless classic about a Kansas girl’s journey over the rainbow. RG
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pets
Photo provided by Savy Paws Pet Resort
September
Heat Stroke Can Happen in By Jennifer Ferrell, DVM
Summer break
is over, but it still feels like summer! Hot and humid conditions will last through the rest of the month, and it is important to remember to protect our pets from the heat in these final “dog days” of summer.
2)Left inside without A/C on. Dogs have died in hot houses because the A/C was left off or turned down on a hot day. Small, enclosed spaces without good ventilation are also a problem.
3)Left inside a car. The car’s temperature can reach over 117F even on a 72F day! Normal temperature for I have a veterinary friend Studies repeatedly show that crackthat changed her routine ing the windows doesn’t help. Many dogs averages 101.5F. If their temperature is one morning and forgot responsible, loving dog owners have had over 105F, they can sufthat she had two sleep- their dogs die from heat stroke because fer from “heat stroke.” ing dogs in the back seat. they thought they were leaving them in When a dog is overTragically, they both died. the car “for just a minute”. Some dogs are inadvertently forgotten. I have a heated, it cannot sweat to veterinary friend who changed her cool itself like people do. They rely on panting to help decrease their body routine one morning and forgot that she had two sleeping dogs in the back seat. Tragically, temperature. When the outside temperature they both died. If you are taking your dogs with keeps rising, panting cannot help them. you in the car, make sure to leave a reminder of Dogs can get overheated in many ways: them in the front seat with you near your purse/ cell phone/briefcase. Seeing a leash or dog toy 1)Left outside without shade and water on a hot before you leave the car will remind you that day. Remember that shade changes throughout you have a sleeping dog in the back seat. the day. If dogs are attached to a tether, they could either get tangled and not be able to reach 4)Exercising your dog on a hot, humid day. It is shade, or the shade can move beyond their best to run with your dogs and play with them reach. Water bowls can be knocked over. Make in the yard during cooler times of day. If the sure to take precautions, and ideally leave them pavement is hot to touch, it is not a good time. inside with A/C. 34 www.cantonmag.com| Go Local!
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Make sure they always have access to shade and water and watch for signs that they are getting tired or overheated. 5)Breed predispositions. Certain breeds are more likely to get heat stroke. Brachycephalic (short-nosed) dogs like Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, and Lhasa Apsos cannot pant as effectively as other dogs. 6)Underlying medical conditions. Overweight dogs, and those with heart conditions or breathing problems will overheat more quickly.
Early signs of heat exhaustion are excessive panting, drooling, and looking agitated. As the temperature rises and they start experiencing heat stroke they can collapse, have bright red, dry gums, and rapid heartbeat. Weakness, seizures, coma, and death can develop if they don’t get help quickly! How to help your dog: 1)Get him away from the heat and into shade or A/C 2)Cool her down. Rinse her in cool water and place wet towels on her armpits and stomach. Put her near a fan. 3)Offer cool water if he is alert, but do not force
him to drink. 4)Get them ASAP to the closest veterinarian. What NOT to do? 1)Do NOT use ice water. Ice-cold water can actually make her worse. 2)Don’t cool him off too much. If his temperature goes down below 103F when you are cooling him off, it can keep dropping and he can get hypothermic. 3)Don’t avoid going to the veterinarian. Even if your dog seems better, she can have severe internal problems and should always be examined by your vet. JF
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football
HOMESCHOOL FOOTBALL in CANTON North Georgia Falcons
By Maria Peagler
The North Georgia Falcons kicked off 2013 season with a win in their August 16, 2013 home opener 31-0 against Fulton Leadership Academy. They look forward to a strong season after winning the 2012 GFC West Division, finishing with a 7 - 4 record.
“Our Falcons should again win the West Division, and based on the amount of returning players, along with new talent, we should fare well in the State competition for our 2013 season,“ said Head Coach Roger McDaniel. “Hopefully we will be invited to compete in the National Tournament again this year, as MAXPREP has our Falcons ranked as #12 in the nation for Home School/Private School teams. We certainly started off the season well, with a big win last Friday against our opponent from East Point.” The Falcons varsity schedule includes 10 games running through Oct. 25, and their home games are at Jasper Stadium in Pickens County at 7:30. The Falcons middle school team lost their home opener 12-0 against Fulton Leadership Academy in their August 16 game. The middle school team schedule includes 10 games running through Oct. 24, and their home games are at Kenny Askew Park in Canton at 6:00. The Falcons organization offers high school and middle school football to private school and homeschooled boys in an eight-county north Georgia area, including Fulton, Cherokee, Forsyth, Pickens, Gilmer, Dawson, Bartow, and Hall. They compete in the Glory for Christ (GFC) football league in the Atlanta area. HIGH SCHOOL SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE Friday, Sept 6th: home vs Skipstone Academy Friday, Sept 13th: at Johnson Ferry Saints Friday, Sept 20th: home vs Crown Knights Friday, Sept 27th: home vs Holy Spirit Prep
Caption: #38 Matthew Howard of the North Georgia Falcons defends the line, helping theteam win their home opener against Fulton Leadership Academy 31-0.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE Fri, Sept 6th: home vs Skipstone Academy (Jasper Stadium) Thur, Sept 12th: home vs Fulton Leadership Academy Thur, Sept 19th: home vs Cornerstone Prep Fri, Sept 27th: home vs Holy Spirit Prep (Jasper Stadium)
Cherokee football photos by Greg Spell, G-Rox Photography www.g-roxphotos.com
Creekview football photos by Creekview High School student, Emily Hart
Sequoyah football photos by Jodi Zorzi Photography www.jodizorziphotography.com
CHEROKEE
CREEKVIEW
SEQUOYAH
6th...v Sequoyah (away)
6th...v River Ridge (away)
6th...v Cherokee (home)
13th...v N Forsyth (home)
13th........BYE
13th........BYE
20th...v Lassiter (away)
20th...v Kell (away)
20th..v Riverwood (away)
27th...v Walton (home)
27th...v Osborne (home)
27th.v Sprayberry (home)
SEPTEMBER GAMES
warriors
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After a one-win season in 2012, the Warriors are ready to turn things around. Their August pre-season game against Forsyth Central showed they plan to do just that. In his second year with the team, Coach Josh Shaw and his staff are dedicating their efforts on improving team leadership and accountability. Senior Blake Johnston will continue to help the team in rushing. Junior Spencer Ashley is back passing for touchdowns; and the team hopes Junior Michael Bean will continue to be a strong force with sacks and tackles. The season kicks off with two weeks of Canton rivalries v Creekview on August 30th and Sequoyah on Sept. 6. Cherokee fans will pack the Skip Pope Stadium on the 6th as they face Sequoyah hoping for a repeat of last season’s win against the Chiefs. Other games in September include v North Forsyth on the 13th at Tommy Baker Field, v Lassiter on the 20th away, and v Walton on the 27th back at home. Go Warriors! www.cherokeewarriorsfootball.org.
CHEROKEE
In his 5th year coaching the Chiefs, Head Coach James Teter is blessed to have the entire offensive line returned to play this season. And, eight players on the defense returned. After 7-3 regular season record in 2012 and a run at the playoffs, Sequoyah fans are excited that Quarterback Lex Lauletta will be under center for his third and final season. Chris Riddle plans to beat 113 tackles in 2012 and DJ Austin aims for more than four interceptions this year. The August pre-season game showed the Chiefs are ready to roll. Beating Etowah 28-17 on August 16th, the young men now look forward to tackling their Canton rivalries early this year facing Cherokee on September 6th and Creekview on October 4th. Go Chiefs! www. sequoyahfootball.com
SEQUOYAH
After a stellar 9-1 regular season in 2012, the Grizzlies have a new coach and a new quarterback. Head Coach Terry Crowder and his staff are working with their young men to build on the successes and impress their fans. After Senior Hunter Wingfield tore his ACL during summer work-outs, Sophomore Kyle Wilkie – who played Catcher for Creekview in the spring – will be passing for the team. At 6’, 180 lbs, Wilkie has shown grace under pressure as a Freshman playing a Varsity sport. Creekivew launched into the new season with a new tradition—packing The Grizzly Den at 7pm, Thursday evening, August 15th for a community pep rally. September’s schedule is a tough one. They face Canton rivalry Cherokee on August 30th with home-field advantage in The Grizzly Den. On September 6th, they travel to River Ridge and then face last year’s nemesis Kell at Kell, on September 20th. Go Grizzlies! www.gogrizzy.net.
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to do Places to Go • Things do Do • People to Meet
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR 1
Sunday Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Display in Canton- starts at dusk at Riverstone Plaza, visit www.canton-georgia.com for details. Gibbs Gardens Water Lily Festival continues with music from 1pm – 3pm. Sharptop Mountain Brass will play in the Water Lily Gardens as guests stroll the grounds. www. gibbsgardens.com
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Monday Cherokee County Schools HOLIDAY Hickory Flat Out 5K --The race is an out and back course from the church. The course is fairly flat and friendly. Minimal traffic on course. Technical shirts will be given out at the race. The Hickory Flat Out 5K is a part of the Run & See Georgia Grand Prix Series., Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4096 East Cherokee Dr. Gibbs Gardens Water Lily Festival continues with strolling musicians’ “Arthur” from 11:30am – 2:30pm. McClenton and Tara Byrdsong will be on the lutes and Keanu Mitanga 40 www.cantonmag.com| Go Local!
on the violin in the Valley. Angelica Hairston, the harpist will play at the Manor House.
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Tuesday Putt-Putt for Produce at River Church Farmer’s Market. 2335 Sixes Road, 30114; Try your hand at putting for produce. The whole family is invited for fun and games. For those with real long distance skills, we will also include Croquet For Crops! Check out the River Church Farmers Market Facebook page for more details, other event listings and market information.
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Wednesday Dominium Career Fair. 101 Canterbury Ridge Pkwy, 30114; 4pm. Dominium is a property management company that is seeking managers, assistant managers, leasing consultants, and maintenance staff for its properties is the Atlanta area. SAT Registration Deadline is in 2 days!
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Thursday Kim Bates-Basic Digital Photography class at the Cherokee
Arts Center. Thursdays 6:30pm to 8:30pm (4 weeks). Bring 2-3 photos and your digital camera. You can even use your smartphone! $90, www.cherokeearts.org. 94 North Street.
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Friday Crosscut: A Visual Odyssey in Photography/Art, September 6th- 27th, Opening Reception September 6th at 6:30- 8:30An Art Exhibition with Opening/Reception featuring the art and photos of Bo Bice (American Idol), Lisa LaRue, Mark Waterbury, and Mikel Estes. September 6-September 27th. Sponsored by Serge Entertainment Group and North Georgia Film and Music Professionals. Downtown Canton First Friday event, Main Street 6pm – 9pm, visit their Facebook page; the first Friday of each month from 6-9 pm on Main Street. Live entertainment from KONA, a movie “The Princess Bride,” special events, food, book signings and artists. These events feature a car show. Admission and parking are free. www.downtowncantonga.com.
High School Varsity Football Games 7:30pm: Cherokee v Sequoyah at Sequoyah; Creekview v River Ridge at River Ridge Job Readiness Event at the Cherokee County Recreation Center 8:30am-4pm, free event sponsored by Cherokee FOCUS and MUST Ministries and is limited to the first 50 registrants. This is a day-long training program. Food will be provided. Call Cherokee FOCUS 770-345-5483 or MUST Ministries 770-790-3883 to register.
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Saturday “Pork & Torque BBQ and Car Show” at River Church, 2335 Sixes Road, 10am – 4pm; Contact Dennis Massey 770-4851975 or visit River Church’s Facebook page for details Canton’s Movies in the Park, 8pm in Brown Park, “EPIC” a great family movie; facepainting, bring a picnic, a blanket and chairs. Scotty Boys BBQ available for purchase. Free community event. www. canton-georgia.com Canton Farmer’s Market, 8am – Noon Laughing Pig Comedy Club at The Painted Pig Tavern, 190 East Main Street, downtown Canton, Three comedians on stage upstairs, seating is limited, call 678-880-1714 for reservations, $15
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Sunday Cagle’s Dairy Farm corn maze is open! Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The most direct route through the MAZE can be walked in about 45 minutes,
but most wandering MAZEgoers will require about an hour to poke along the more than 3 miles of paths. Enjoy a farm tour, the MAZE, play on the jumpee pillow, enjoy some finger-lickin’ good farm food and gather ’round a bonfire with friends! Food Concession: BBQ, snacks + chips, candy, drinks, hot chocolate, hot dogs, hamburgers – www. caglesfamilyfarm.com
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Safety Memorial. The Keynote Speaker this year is Major General Butterworth, Adjutant General.
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Friday High School Varsity Football Games: Cherokee v North Forsyth, at Home; Junior Warriors Night; Creekview (BYE); Sequoyah (BYE)
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Saturday “Life with the Mills: The Monday Canton Cotton Mills” exhibit Charity Golf Tournament ben10am – 5pm at the Cherokee efitting MUST. 4pm. The Golf County History Museum and Club at Bradshaw Farm, 3030 Bradw w w. r a i s i n s r a n c h . c o m shaw Club Drive, 770-617-1521 30188; MUST is still looking for local golfers and sponsor participation. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful North Georgia Mountains, Bradshaw Farm is built on a historic farm property that promises to offer an inspiring day for Visitors’ Center, 100 North a meaningful cause. www. Street; history of the mills mustministries.org which served as the main industry and employer in John Hornes-Drawing Classes Canton for generations beginAdult portrait/figure drawing ning in 1900, features photos, starts today (4 weeks). Learn documents and artifacts. Free to see, understand, compose to the public. and render the human portrait on paper. Cherokee County Beth Moore Simulcast at Arts Center, $80. www.cheroMount Zion Baptist Church keearts.org, 94 North Street. 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton, 9:30am-4:15pm, $15; hosted by the church women’s Wednesday ministry, this simulcast is for Annual September 11th all women. For more informaRemembrance Ceremony comtion and to register visit www. memorating the heroes who mtzb.org protected us during September 11th terrorist attacks on our nation will take place Monday downtown. The ceremony Cherokee County Schools FALL begins at 8:30am at the Public
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Friday High School Varsity Football Games: Cherokee v Lassiter (away); Creekview v Kell (away); Sequoyah v Riverwood (away) “The Mousetrap” at Canton Theatre, 171 East Main Street, Tickets $15 general admissions, $12 for seniors and students www.cantontheatre. com Middle School Night at the Y • hosted by Cherokee Y teens, open to 6-8th graders to enjoy dodgeball, basketball, swimming, rec games and new friends. Free for Y member. $5 for non-members. Cecil B Pruitt YMCA. erikb@ ymcaatlanta.org or 770591-5820.
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Saturday Laughing Pig Comedy Club at The Painted Pig Tavern, 190 East Main Street, downtown Canton. Three comedians on
stage upstairs, seating is limited, call 678-8801714 for reservations, $15
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Monday CASA Information Meeting; 6 p.m. at the DFCS office located at 105 Lamar Haley Parkway in Canton. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children and the Department of Family
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and Children Services (DFCS) are teaming up to host an informational meeting for those interested in volunteering to help to rebuild the life of a foster child. www. casacherokee.org, Amy Blanton 770-345-3274.
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Wednesday Canton Magazine Ribbon Cutting, 11am; www. cantonmag.com
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Friday High School Varsity Football Games: Cherokee v Walton (home); Creekview v Osborne
The Little Princess- Sept 27th & 28th 7 pm, Directed by Tisha Gotte and The Stars Community Drama Troupe, Sara is like a princess - she wears fancy clothes and buys expensive dolls. Sara believes her father died in the war, and the cruel headmistress Miss Minchin forces her to live in the attic and work as a scullery maid. Being a princess on the inside becomes even more difficult.
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Saturday Riverfest, 10am-6pm at Boling Park in Canton, This is a fall family tradition in Cherokee County, and one of the few arts and crafts festivals designed to put the funds raised by the event directly back into the community
Canton Paw Park semi-annual event, 11am, 1810 Cumming Hwy, 30114; Friends of Canton Paw Park (four-legged or otherwise) are encouraged to attend this event in support of the Canton Paw Park, Canton’s only off-leash dog park. Come out and enjoy family fun while supporting Canton Paw Park -- a place for pups to play! Free. www.cantonpawpark.com
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Sunday Riverfest, 10am-5pm at Boling Park in Canton, This is a fall family tradition in Cherokee County, and one of the few arts and crafts festivals designed to put the funds raised by the event directly back into our community. Cagle’s Farm Corn Maze is Open! Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The most direct route through the MAZE can be walked in about 45 minutes, but most wandering MAZE-goers will require about an hour to poke along the more than 3 miles of paths. Food Concession: BBQ, snacks + chips, candy, drinks, hot chocolate, hot dogs, hamburgers www.caglesfamilyfarm.com.
Please send us your October events by September 15th in order to get them on the calendar. cantonmag@gmail.com.
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Local Tennis Matches Aren’t Just About Tennis By Michelle Brauer Fall ALTA season is about to begin! The weather is just cool enough to fill up the courts even at mid-day. Great tennis and cute outfits are not the only things found at local tennis matches. Some of Canton’s most delicious recipes are enjoyed courtside. These recipes might entice more beginners to pick up a racquet and join a team. We asked several local players for some of their favorites.
BLACK BEAN & CORN SALSA 6-7 roma tomatoes, diced 1 (15 oz) can yellow corn, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 tablspn minced garlic 2 tablspn lime juice 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 1/2 teaspn cumin 1 teaspn salt 1/4 teaspn black pepper 1 large jalapeno, chopped Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Chill for at least one hour before the match. Serve with tortilla chips. HINT: lime juice helps prevent the avocadoes from turning brown, but for extra help you can bury the avocado pit in the salsa while chilling
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Jamie Rogers plays tennis at BridgeMill Athletic Club and LOVES avocados.
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SPINACH BOW-TIE MANDARIN SALAD 16 oz bowtie pasta, cooked, rinsed 1.5 bags fresh spinach 6 oz craisins 3 -11oz cans mandarin oranges 2-8oz cans sliced water chestnuts 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 bunch green onions chopped 6 oz honey roasted peanuts 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 2 cups chicken, cooked and cut 1 cup veg oil 2/3 cup teriyaki sauce 2/3 cup white wine vinegar 6 tablspn sugar Mix oil, teriyaki sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Add pasta and marinate for at least two hours in the refrigerator prior to the match. Put everything else together in a large serving bowl. Add pasta and toss just before serving.
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Nancy Snyder plays tennis at Woodmont Golf and Country Club
‘OFF THE RACQUET’ REUBEN DIP
CREATIVE TABLESCAPES ADORN THE FESTIVE SPREADS Tablescapes for tennis matches should be fun, conversational pieces. A centerpiece of tennis balls in glass containers, filled with water and seasonal foliage is a colorful option. Apple cider, pumpkin spice cookies, and seasonal pies look and taste great, too. Come out and join a team! Men’s and Junior ALTA teams play on Saturdays, while Women’s teams play on Thursdays and Sundays. www.altatennis.org
RED VELVET TRIFLE CAKE 1 box Dunan Hines Red Velvet cake mix Prepare in 9X13 pan Cool. Cut into 1X1 inch squares PUDDING 1 box Jell-O Cheesecake pudding mix Prepare according to box. FROSTING 1 cup butter, softened 2 pckgs (8 oz) softened cream cheese 7 cups powdered suger 2 tspn vanilla 2 tbspn milk 1 large container of Cool Whip (16 oz) Make frosting by creaming together butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until combined. Thin frosting with milk. Make the trifle by layering the cake pieces, frosting, pudding, cool whip, repeat!
submittedJen Vorhies plays tennis at by: Carmichael Farms
3 oz cream cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese 4 oz corned beef (from deli) 1/4 cup sauerkraut 2-3 tablspn milk Mix it all together and serve with Triscuits
submitted by: Julie O’Connor plays tennis at Hampton Station .
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faith
New Columnist: POLLY BALINT “One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. Luke 17:15
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the ten lepers who were instantly healed after they cried out to Jesus for mercy, only one ran back to thank Him. It was the work of grace in his heart and Jesus responded to his faithfulness by telling him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well” (Luke17:19). The thankful leper received bodily healing along with the other nine, but he also received healing of his soul! Are you sin-sick? Have you run to the Healer because you know that’s where our help comes from? Do you ever thank Him? Before we become a child of God, we all are lepers. We are sin-sick, dwellers of darkness in need of a Savior. We need healing in our souls as well as in our bodies. Not only did the thankful leper thank Jesus, he was “praising God in a loud voice” (Luke 17:15) showing enthusiastic gratitude and love toward his Healer. He was so appreciative of what His
Lord had done for him that he also “threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him,” (Luke 17:16). Wow! That’s gratitude. Being thankful is realizing we have received something we did not deserve or earn. Jesus tells us to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:16). When we are not thankful we are not faithful. It’s easier to complain and let pride rule our hearts than to humble ourselves and be thankful every day. Thankfulness brings peace and contentment to us because we are not thinking about ourselves. Someone who is grateful for even the smallest things in life will be a radiant presence in a dark world. My mother was as thankful as the leper. She was full of love and life and lived a long life with a thankful heart. She made every activity fun for us because she was thankful to even be alive. To know she had loving friends and family was even more exhilarating for her. It didn’t matter whether we were eating sandwiches at a family picnic or eating a granola bar in our golf cart, she’d say, “We’re having a party!” Imagine what this world would be like if we stopped whining and began to bring a faithful, thankful heart into the marketplace, the church, our homes, communities, and neighborhoods! I think it would make the world a brighter place.
ABOUT POLLY Author, encourager, blogger and founder of That Girl Marketing, LLC, Polly hosts devotional gatherings for women in the marketplace. She has 25 years experience in writing media as a newspaper reporter and magazine columnist. (left) Polly’s gracious daughter Grace, also of Canton is as “happy as a leper” in this photograph.
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