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July 2017

VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 12

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Mauldin Body Shop & Towing

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Second Careers Starting Over

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Trade School An Alternative to Traditional College

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06 .............................. Calendar 10 ....................... Business Life 12 ................ Woodstock Minute 25 ........................ Book Review 26 ............... Community Partner 32 ......................... Taste of Life 40 ......................... Artist Profile

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Publisher’s Perspective

PUBLISHER/PHOTOGRAPHER Jack Tuszynski Jack@FamilyLifePublications.com EDITORIAL Julie Senger Julie@FamilyLifePublications.com ART Candice Williams Candice@FamilyLifePublications.com Laurie Litke Laurie@FamilyLifePublications.com

ooking back over the past few years, we have seen incredible growth, prosperity and success in our local communities. Songwriter Billy Joe Shaver once sang, “I’m just an ol’ lump of coal, but I’m a gonna be a diamond someday.”

This is indicative of how each day, we have the opportunity to polish and refine ourselves to become the best we can be.

Through sometimes unbelievable daily stresses, it is our inert tolerance that defeats the heat and pressure, making us shine.

We form and create communities not just with brick and mortar, but also in our relationships. So, let’s lift and build each other up, connect and strengthen our bond, always striving to be good examples for our children and each other.

As we celebrate the anniversary of Family Life Publications this month and enter our fifth year of creating these magazines for you, we realize how truly blessed we are to be your neighbors and friends.

Thank you for your accomplishments and every smile you’ve shared. Thank you for being here with us.

Family Life Publishing Group, Inc. 150 North Street, Suite A Canton, GA 30114

770-213-7095

FamilyLifePublications.com Family Life publications have the largest monthly circulation of direct-mailed community magazines in our area. Woodstock Family Life is a monthly community magazine with a total print count of over 26,000, direct mailing over 24,000 copies to Towne Lake, downtown Woodstock up to Hickory Flat and toward the Roswell border.

The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the editor/publisher, and the publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Woodstock Family Life magazine is not responsible for errors and omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher.

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Each day, we can build upon the previous day, goal or experience. We were born to create; we work and thrive, not only as individuals, but as families, schools, churches and businesses. Each of us, regardless of stature, has a supporting role in this process. Not all of us were born to be cornerstones, but we each have our place. Like stones in a wall, there is

much hammering and chipping away to shape us for our intended use. We become bound by our connections, working sideby-side to create a solid foundation and steady structure, as we build together.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Steven Anderson, Atlanta Hand Specialist, Sandra Bennett, Cyndi Braun, Stacy Brown, Rick Cheney, Cobb EMC, Haylee Echols, Jimmy Eley, Kristi Estes, Joshua Fuder, Hillary Gallagher, Shelia Garrison, Corey Harkins, Lisa-Marie Haygood, Jessica Helms, Maria Klouda, James E. Leake, Jonathan Lee, Tim Morris, Vishant Nath, Michael Petrosky, Frank Reynolds, Jill Rowlands, William Thrasher, JoEllen Wilson, Perry Wright, Farris Yawn, Ferdinand Yates

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Calendar ONGOING Through Sunny Side Up - The Poultry September Industry in Cherokee County The exhibit focuses on the history of an industry that continues to shape Cherokee County today, from its humble beginnings as a backyard industry, to its heyday when Cherokee County was the “Broiler Producing Capital of the World. Wednesday-Friday 10:00am5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm, Cherokee County History Museum, 100 North Street, Canton. 770-345-3288.

RockBarn.org

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Woodstock Farm Fresh Market Enjoy fresh baked goods, homemade health and beauty products and farm-fresh fruits and veggies. Produce vendors are now required to grow at least 85% of the product they sell. July 15th is Pie Day at the Market! Pies for the Pie Baking Contest must be turned in by 9:30am at the Woodstock Farm Fresh Market. The Pie Eating Contest will be held at 10:30am.

The Market will be open every Saturday through September. 8:30am-12:00pm, Market Street, downtown Woodstock.

770-592-6056.

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6, 13, 20 & 27 YPOW AM Coffee — Young Professionals of Woodstock meet to network and socialize. 7:00-8:30am, Copper Coin Coffee. 400 Chambers Street, Woodstock. 770-592-6056.

MainStreetWoodstock.org

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Friday Night Live - Downtown Dance Party — Put on your dancing shoes, and head downtown for a dance party! It

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will be a night to remember! Thanks to the extended hours during Friday Night Live, everyone has a chance to explore the varied shops downtown. 6:00-9:00pm, downtown Woodstock. 770-592-6056.

VisitWoodstockGa.com

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Family Fun Night — Enjoy some family fun at the outdoor Oasis Pool with music, games and contests for everyone. The fee is included with daily admissions. 5:007:00pm, Cherokee Aquatic Center, 1200 Gresham Mill Parkway, Holly Springs. 678880-4760. CRPA.net

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Young Adult Authors — Becky Goldstein Albertalli, the author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, brings us The Upside of Unrequited, and Mackenzi Lee, author of This Monstrous Thing, brings us The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue. 2:00-3:30pm, FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E Main Street, Woodstock. 770-516-9989.

FoxTaleBookShoppe.com

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Honk! The Musical — This play is based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved tales; it’s a high-energy

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Artist Members Show & Sale — Celebrate our local artists and their beautiful creations. Every summer, artist members come out and share their passion for art with the rest of the community. All types of art mediums will be for sale. In addition, there will be an opening reception on 7/7 from 6:00-8:00pm.

Light refreshments will be served. Tuesday – Friday 11:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 12:00-5:00pm, Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton.

770-704-6244. CherokeeArts.org

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Gardeners Seminar “Insect & Plant Disease” — Frustrated by ugly spots on your roses or the cucumber vine that shrivels up overnight and dies?

This class will help you to identify, prevent and treat insects and disease.

10:00am, Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. 770-721-7803.

UGE1057@uga.edu

musical comedy that tells the story of Ugly, the duckling who is born into ridicule and loneliness because he is different.

Wednesdays 10:00am, Saturdays & Sundays 2:00pm. City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock.

678-494-4251.

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Woodstock Summer Concert Series - Drivin n Cryin — A southern rock band formed in Atlanta in 1985, Drivin n Cryin is predicted to be a favorite of the 2017 Summer Concert Series lineup. 7:30pm, Northside Hospital - Cherokee Amphitheater, 103 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock.

WoodstockSummerConcertSeries.com

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Women’s Exchange — Each month, guest facilitators explore topics like entitlement, serving the community, seasonal depression, our personalities and more. 7:00-9:00pm, Venue 92, 12015 Highway 92, Woodstock. 678-687-9188.

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CPR/AED Training — By properly administering CPR, you can help stabilize someone who is injured or ailing until help arrives. A representative from the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services will teach the class. You must

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be at least 14 to receive certification. Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce - Terrace Level, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton. 770-345-0400.

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Woodstock Roots, a Bluegrass Concert Series — This month features Smokey’s Farmland Band. These shows are FREE to attend,

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and concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs, food and beverage. 7:00-9:00pm, Elm Street Arts Village Event Green, 111 Elm Street, Woodstock. 770-592-6056.

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Power Hour — This is a fastpaced networking event with fellow business leaders as well as the Cherokee Chamber Chairman of the Board, Bryan Reynolds, and Chamber President and CEO Pam Carnes. Before the hour ends, you’ll have a chance to share about your business or organization for all to hear. 10:00am, Chamber Board Room, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton.

770-345-0400. CherokeeChamber.com

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LIBRARY EVENTS SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org

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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 UNDER THE SEA VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE July 7, 2:00pm, Rose Creek Step into a room that looks like you’ve gone for a dive in the sea, and put on a virtual reality headset to experience the ocean in 3-D! This is for ages 8+.

Registration is required.

INKLINGS WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP July 8 & 22, 11:00am, Woodstock Individuals interested in starting a new group to support their writings are invited to attend.

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC July 10, 10:30am, Hickory Flat Bring your favorite teddy bear and blanket for a special outdoor story time. Refreshments will be served.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK FIREFIGHTER VISIT July 10, 10:30am, Rose Creek The City of Woodstock Fire Department will be at the library. They will explain about safety and show how fire trucks work.

FANDOM FUN “CHRIS-MAS IN JULY” July 11, 4:00pm, Rose Creek Have you noticed that almost every popular fandom stars someone named Chris? Enjoy fandom fun with activities based on The Avengers, Jurassic World, the Star Trek reboots and more.

THE G.B.I. AND LOCAL CASES July 12, 6:00pm, Hickory Flat G.B.I. Special Agent Dustin Hamby will be presenting an overview of the G.B.I. and local cases. This program is for adults and may contain graphic details.

LOTS OF LAUGHS IMPROV GAMES July 13, 4:00pm, Woodstock Play fun improv games! This is for grades 6th-12th.

CENTER FOR YOGA July 14, 12:00pm, Rose Creek Build better balance in this one-hour introductory class on basic yoga principles. Please bring a towel. Shoes must be removed at the door.

TERRARIUMS July 14, 10:30am, Woodstock Children of all ages are welcome to come create a

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living work of art. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

I SPY July 14, 10:30am, Hickory Flat Complete a special “I Spy” scavenger hunt, and win a prize. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Brew HaHa — This is a unique comedy event, which includes brewery tours conducted improv style by Elm Street’s IThink Improv Troupe. 5:308:00pm, Reformation Brewery, 500 Arnold Mill Way, Suite A, Woodstock. 678-4944251. ElmStreetArts.org

SRP BOOK TASTING July 17, 10:30am, Hickory Flat Check off SRP challenges in a relaxed setting.

Refreshments will be served.

CUPCAKE WARS July 18, 10:30am, Hickory Flat Chance tells you what to make, but you provide the creativity to make it come to life! Space is limited, and registration is required. Contestants must be 8-12 years old.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP July 18, 12:00pm, Woodstock Enjoy coffee, conversation and a book discussion with new friends. Everyone is welcome.

MOVES & GROOVES July 19, 10:30am, Rose Creek Join friends from Go Noodle to get movin’! All ages are welcome; kids under 9 must have adult supervision.

LET THEM EAT CUPCAKES! July 19, 6:00pm, Hickory Flat Bring your apron, and join Christine from The Queen’s Bakery. Christine will be demonstrating how to decorate cupcakes. Registration is required.

PINTEREST NIGHT July 20, 6:30pm, Woodstock Paper pendant necklaces add a personal touch to any outfit. No one will believe it’s paper! Registration is requested. This is for ages 16+.

MOM, DAD & ME YOGA July 28, 10:30am, Hickory Flat Explore and enjoy a few fun yoga stretches for parent and child with Certified Personal Trainer Lisa Dudash.

Registration is required.

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Northside Hospital’s Movies in the Park™ Presents Disney’s Moana — This summer, experience FREE family movie nights outdoors in downtown historic Woodstock. Before the movie, take a stroll down Main Street where you can enjoy over eighteen great restaurants, thirty charming stores and watch the train pass through town. 8:45pm (sunset), Northside Hospital - Cherokee Amphitheater, 103 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-517-6788

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TGIF Concert - Classic Recall — Classic Recall is a four-piece classic rock band specializing in the hits of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. 8:00pm, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta. 770-6641533. ChukkarFarmPoloClub.com

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Coffee & Connections — This event provides the Cherokee Chamber’s newest members with the opportunity to learn more about the Chamber, its programs and benefits.

Committee activities and volunteer opportunities are highlighted. Attendees also learn about their fellow new members. 9:00-10:00am, Chamber Board Room, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton.

770-345-0400. CherokeeChamber.com

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Home by Dark Concert Series - Nathan Angelo & Marcia Ramirez — A concert experience like no other, Home

by Dark brings original music, storytelling, hope, laughter, and evidence that “A Song Can Change Your Life.” 8:00pm, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta. 770-664-1533.

ChukkarFarmPoloClub.com

Downtown Buzz — Gather and learn about things going on in the community through informal networking and formal programs. 8:009:00am, Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. 770-592-6056.

MainStreetWoodstock.org

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Police Department 34th Annual National Night Out — Neighborhoods throughout the city of Woodstock are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for this event, which is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police — community partnerships, and send a

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message to criminals, letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. 6:00-9:00pm, The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock.

678-614-9104. VisitWoodstockGa.com

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Friday Night Live - Super Hero Night — Time to celebrate all things super

hero related in downtown Woodstock. Be it Superman, Batman, or the Avengers, this night is guaranteed to be super fun!

Thanks to the extended hours during Friday Night Live, everyone has a chance to explore the varied shops downtown.

6:00-9:00pm, downtown Woodstock.

770-592-6056. VisitWoodstockGa.com

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Business The sixth annual Stand Up for Stand Down toiletry drive for Georgia’s homeless veterans is ongoing through August 11th.

Sponsored by the Georgia District Pilot International Clubs and Georgia Cancer Specialists,

Because of a focus on saving lives through pediatric immunizations, a WellStar physician is being recognized by the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Sam Gold, M.D. has been named Georgia’s 2017 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion for his work to create immunization policies.

Team members and physicians with pediatric training have focused on saving kids’ lives through immunizations at WellStar Health System. Thanks in large part to WellStar pediatrician Sam Gold, M.D., the health system created immunization policies to screen children for vaccinations at every well visit. As a result of the program’s success, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) named Dr. Gold Georgia’s 2017 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion.

affiliated with Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, the drive collects much-needed toiletry and personal-care items to fill “comfort bags” for veterans who attend Stand Down events throughout north and central Georgia.

Stand Down drive collected more than 10,000 pounds of toiletry items to fill more than 2,000 comfort bags for homeless vets in Georgia.

“Stand down” is a military term that refers to the time when troops are brought back from the battlefield for rest and recuperation. Each year, Stand Down events across the country provide health care and other services to help thousands of homeless veterans get back on their feet. The 2016 Stand Up for

Travel/sample-size toiletry and personal-care items are needed.

Donations can be dropped off at any of the 26 Georgia Cancer Specialists locations in Georgia. For a list of locations, visit GaCancer.com. For more information or to volunteer, call 770-864-5347, or visit Facebook.com/SU4SD.

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Vingenzo’s Fettuccini con Salsiccia e Fungi menu item was recently awarded a 2017/2018 “100 Plates Locals Love” distinction by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division (GDEcD) as part of its annual list of “100 Plates Locals Love,” which is featured in the state’s culinary guide, Georgia Eats.

Georgia Tourism created “100 Plates Locals Love” as a way to provide visitors with locally sourced suggestions, the same way we would recommend restaurants to our family and friends. As a part of the “100 Plates Locals Love” designation, each restaurant is featured in the Georgia Eats culinary guide, which is distributed via the twelve Visitor Information Centers statewide; on the State’s consumer tourism website ExploreGeorgia.org; and on Explore Georgia’s social media channels.

Two other Woodstock restaurants were mentioned in this year’s state culinary guide. Truck & Tap was listed in the Food Truck Flavor Tour, and four pies from Pie Bar were listed in a tour of the state’s beloved bakeries - Salted Caramel Apple Streusel, Blueberry Crumble, Peanut Butter Cream Pie and Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie.

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any of us enjoy spending most of our summer days outside. While you are enjoying camping with friends, vacationing with loved ones, family picnics or cookouts, please be mindful of the following summer burn safety tips, which are provided by the U.S. Fire Administration:

Safety Tips

By Jimmy Eley

• Wear short sleeves, or roll them up when cooking on the grill.

• Use long-handled barbecue tools.

• Keep a three-foot safe zone around grills, fire pits and campfires. This will keep kids and pets safe.

• Only use your grill outside.

• Keep the grill away from siding and deck rails.

• Clean your grill after each use. This will remove grease, which can start a fire.

• Place the coals from your grill in a metal can with a lid once they have cooled.

• Open your gas grill before lighting.

• Keep an eye on your grill, fire pit or patio torches. Never leave any of them unattended.

• Attend public fireworks displays, and leave the lighting of fireworks to the professionals.

If you happen to accidentally get burned, here are some first-aid measures you should take: • Place the burn in cool water for threeto-five minutes.

• Cover the burn with a clean, dry cloth.

• See your doctor if the burn is larger than your palm.

For more information and free resources, visit USFA.FEMA.gov.

The women and men at the Woodstock Fire Department wish you and yours a safe and enjoyable summer.

Jimmy Eley is the assistant chief/ fire marshal for the Woodstock Fire Department. 225 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-926-2302.

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Common Examples of Fingertip Infections Felon A felon is a bacterial infection located in the finger pad.

Staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria are responsible for these infections, and they usually enter through a puncture wound. The inside of the fingertip has several compartments, allowing this infection to stay localized and form a pocket of bacteria and pus. The fingertip will be swollen and painful.

Herpetic Whitlow

FingerTIPS

Recognizing the Symptoms of the Most Common Infections

By Atlanta Hand Specialist Staff Infections anywhere in the body are a common health risk, but fingertip infections are extremely common. We use our hands for everything, and we might not always take the best care of them. Fingertip infections can range anywhere from mere annoyance to serious health concern. If ignored or untreated, some infections can result in permanent damage or even complete loss of the finger.

Any opening in the skin on or around the fingertip can allow bacteria, a virus, or a fungus to enter and cause an infection.

Biting your nails, picking cuticles, working with rough or sharp objects, and playing with animals are just a few of the countless ways you can cut the skin on your fingers and incur an infection.

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Herpetic whitlow is a herpes simplex virus infection in the fingertips. These are common among professionals who come into contact with saliva or other body fluids (nurses, doctors, dentists, etc.), or among people who already have herpes. The fingertip will be red and tender, and it may burn or itch.

Cellulitis The most common form of fingertip infection, cellulitis is a staphylococcal or streptococcal infection caused by an open wound. This type of infection can spread to surrounding tissue and even into the blood. The infected area will be red, warm, swollen and tender.

Infectious Flexor Tenosynovitis Caused by a deep, penetrating trauma, infectious flexor tenosynovitis is an infection in the tendon sheaths in the fingertip. These infections can spread easily along the sheath and its tendon. Patients with these infections will experience swelling of the entire finger, tenderness of the underside of the finger, and pain when bending the finger.

Paronychia Paronychia is caused by a staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria, or even a fungus on rare occasions. These infections are commonly caused by biting hangnails, as these types of organisms are commonly found in the mouth. In these infections, the area next to the fingernail will be red and swollen, possibly with pus.

If you suspect you may have a fingertip infection, contact your doctor to schedule an appointment.

Atlanta Hand Specialist is located in Canton, Marietta, Smyrna and Douglasville.

770-333-7888. AtlantaHandSpecialist.com

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9th Annual Tools 4 School Event Requests Donations On July 22nd, Act Together Ministries will host its 9th Annual Tools 4 School event at His Hands Church in Woodstock. This event provides haircuts, new school supplies, medical and dental screenings to local foster children and children from low-income homes.

School supply donations are needed; items needed include backpacks, calculators, rulers, pencils, colored pencils, pencil boxes/pouches, crayons, folders (esp.

3-prong), binders, spiral notebooks, paper (loose-leaf), markers, erasers, pencil sharpeners, glue bottles, glue sticks, dividers, scissors, highlighters, index cards and composition notebooks. If you would like to help, please visit AcTogetherMinistries.org for a list of drop-off locations or to make a financial donation. Hair stylists, doctors, nurses, dentists and dental hygienists are also needed to volunteer at the event. If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail Info@actogetherministries.org.

Community Feature Cherokee County Names 2017 Top 10 in 10 This recognition program focuses on residents under age 40 who are considered to be Cherokee County’s up-and-coming leaders over the next ten years.

The rising stars recognized as Cherokee County’s next generation of community leaders include (front row, L-R) Kayla Cleveland, director victim witness, Office of the Cherokee County Solicitor-General; Jennifer Davo, owner/operator, Studio 5 Salon; Kristi Estes, owner, occupational therapist, In Harmony Pediatric Therapy; Dixie Williams, controller, Southeast Restoration Group of GA, Inc. (back row, L-R): Jennifer Reynolds, special education teacher and department chair, professional learning teacher leader, Cherokee County School District; Courtney Putnam, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, director, Center for Relational Care-Atlanta; Evan Ingram, community engagement coordinator, Goshen Valley Foundation; Jessica Helms, communications director, R&D Mechanical Services, Inc.; Amy Hall, senior staff accountant, North GA CPA Services, PC. Not pictured - Abby Roach, attorney/partner, Roach, Caudill & Gunn.

Melanie Tugman!

Congratulations to our October “7 Differences” winner, Joyce McMichael!

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Community Feature DAR Outstanding Regent Organizes New Chapter in North Cobb/ South Cherokee County National Society Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) members and residents of Cobb and Cherokee County recently attended the Kennesaw Mountain Chapter first chapter meeting. To meet the demand for growth and membership, Cherokee County resident Loriann White was appointed regent and tasked to organize the formation of the new chapter. The chapter organized with thirteen members. The DAR was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism.

White was awarded Outstanding Chapter Regent for her leadership as regent of the Hightower Trail Chapter in Cherokee County during the 119th Georgia State Conference.

She joined DAR in October 2010, became regent in May 2012 and served the chapter for four years. White serves the state society as the DAR Project Patriot State Chair. She also received a citation from the DAR Service for Veterans State Committee for her work with local veterans and county cemeteries.

L to R - Chapter Development and Revitalization State Chair Rene Hardin, Organizing Regent Loriann White, Northwest District Director Charlotte Christian, and State Volunteer Genealogist Betty Looper

Senior Softball League Donates Glasses

L to R - Bill Teasley, Ray DeLuca and Hal Johns Recently, the CSSA (Cherokee Senior Softball League) made a donation of over 200 pairs of sunglasses to the Lion’s Club of Canton. The glasses were collected from over 300 members of the softball league as part of an effort to help the Lion’s Club provide vision wear to those in low- and middle-income communities. This year, the league has committed to providing the Lion’s Club with over 1000 pairs of glasses for those in need. If you would like to make a donation, please visit CSSA.TeamPages.com.

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Another Article About Sunscreen??!!

By Ferdinand Yates, M.D.

Indeed, skin cancer rates are up dramatically over the past decade compared with rates 20-30 years ago. The rate of basal cell skin cancers is up over 100%, and squamous cell skin cancers are up by about 250%. Initially, these lesions were mostly found on the face, but now, the arms, legs, and torso are often involved.

1. about 38% wore hats or sunglasses. Also, utilization of sunscreen from the dispensers substantially decreased on cloudy days, and men were less likely to take advantage of the free sunscreen — and men are more likely to develop melanoma.

Parents should become aware of the potential dangers of too much sun exposure as well as know how to protect their skin and the skin of their children.

The researchers noted the importance of protective clothing, as harmful UV rays can reach the skin directly or from bouncing off of reflective surfaces such as sand, water and snow. In addition, about 80% of the UV rays penetrate the clouds even on overcast days.

An interesting on-site study at the Minnesota State Fair revealed that only about 30% of fair participants using free sunscreen dispensers applied the sunscreen to all areas of exposed skin; in addition, only

Children/teens should strictly avoid the use of suntan parlors, as they may increase their risk of exposure to UV radiation. The risk of skin damage is cumulative over time, and frequent exposure may increase the risk of future skin cancers.

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SAFE TANNING TIPS

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Every 2 hours, apply a sunscreen with a rating of SPF 30 or higher.

Use sunscreen that’s “broad spectrum” to protect against UVA and UVB rays.

Water-resistant sunscreen will provide some protection for wet skin.

Sunscreen with zinc oxide is better for those with sensitive skin. These individuals should also avoid PABA.

Lastly, check your skin for moles and nevi, and notify your physician if a lesion is changing (getting bigger, bumpy, blacker or bleeding).

Source- American Academy of Dermatology News

Dr. Yates is a pediatrician at Woodstock Pediatric Medicine, 2000 Professional Way, #200, Woodstock.

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Community Feature Johnston Elementary School Named to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s 2017 list of America’s Healthiest Schools The school won a Bronze Award from the national organization for making changes that promote healthier eating and physical activity for students and staff. Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program is an evidence-based, national initiative to create healthier school environments where children can thrive.

Schools are recognized for such efforts as serving healthier meals and snacks, getting students moving more, offering high-quality physical and health education and empowering school leaders to become healthy role models.

Principal Amy Graham and PE teachers Michael L’Esperance and Josh Philpot will be recognized by the Cherokee County School Board and Superintendent of Schools at the School Board’s August meeting.

Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame Honors Outstanding CCSD Seniors

Etowah HS Class of 2017 Graduate Named Gatorade Georgia Baseball Player of the Year and is Drafted by the Atlanta Braves The Gatorade Company recently announced Drew Waters of the Class AAAAAAA State Champion Etowah High School Eagles as its 2016-17 Gatorade Georgia Baseball Player of the Year! Drew, the first Gatorade Georgia Baseball Player of the Year to be chosen from Etowah HS in the award’s 32 years, now is a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year!

The award, which in the past has been won at the state level by players including Derek Jeter, Jon Lester, David Price and Clayton Kershaw, recognizes outstanding athletic excellence, high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character on and off the field. As Georgia’s Gatorade Player of the Year, Drew will be able to select a national or local youth sports organization to receive a $1,000 grant as part of the Gatorade Play It Forward program.

An outfielder, Drew led the Eagles to a 26-16 record and a State Championship, batting .494 with thirteen home runs, 35 RBIs and 43 runs scored through 42 games, with a 1.126 slugging percentage. Drew, who earned a 92.1 grade point average in the classroom, volunteered for Goshen Valley Boys Ranch and Never Alone Food & Clothing Outreach Center and helped raise more than $12,000 for a family whose son was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Drew signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball on scholarship at the University of Georgia this fall, but he was picked up by the Atlanta Braves in June’s Major League Baseball draft. He was ranked as the nation’s No. 11 recruit in the Class of 2017 by Perfect Game and No. 33 by Baseball America.

River Ridge HS Student Wins First Place in State Art Contest (L-R) front row - Emily Snyder, Creekview; Mallory Gilmer, Etowah; Brianna Collender, River Ridge; Breanna Roper, Woodstock; Caroline Crum, Sequoyah; Emily Pope, Cherokee; back row - Bryce Davis, Creekview; Jack Carroll, Cherokee; Liam Byrne, Woodstock; McGwire Wells, Sequoyah; Noah Fitzgerald, River Ridge. Not pictured - Stuart Head, Etowah.

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Tulani Reeves-Miller placed first in the statewide 2017 TOME Fan Art competition for her work based on the book 5 TO 1 by Holly Bodger.

TOME is a national student literary society dedicated to promoting multiple literacies among fourth- through 12th-grade students through service, collaboration and competition-based club activities.

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Safety and Energy-Saving Tips for Summer

By Cobb EMC Staff Energy efficiency measures are often an easy way to make your home more comfortable and cut costs on your electric bill. Here are the top five ways you can save energy this summer: 1. Turn off all lights, appliances and electronics that are not in use. Unplug appliances when you’re out of town.

2. In the summer, close blinds on the sunny side of your home to keep out the hot sun. Open blinds in winter to bring in warm rays.

3. Wash your clothes in cold water.

4. Seal air leaks, and properly insulate to save up to 20% on heating and cooling bills.

5. Clean or change filters regularly.

A dirty filter slows down air flow,

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making the system work harder and using more energy.

In addition, during summer months, kids spend more time outdoors, so it’s important to teach them these electric safety basics: • Look up before flying a kite. If it’s rainy or there are overhead power lines nearby, it’s not safe to fly a kite.

• Never climb a tree that is near a power line or power pole.

• If you see power lines on the ground, go inside immediately and tell your parents to call their electric company.

• Don’t play near pad-mounted transformers (the green metal boxes that contain the above-ground portion of underground electrical installation).

• Stay away from electrical equipment, especially if you see signs that say “danger” or “keep out.” (Parents, show your kids images of these signs, so they can immediately recognize what to avoid.)

• Power poles are not meant for climbing; don’t do it.

• Water and electricity don’t mix; never play with or use electronics around water.

• Follow the rule from the National Weather Service, “When thunder roars, go indoors.”

Remember, your actions can help your family stay safe. Only use extension cords that are marked for outdoor use, and if an outdoor project requires power tools, never leave them unattended where curious children could find them.

Source: Electrical Safety Foundation International, Safe Electricity

These tips were provided by Cobb EMC, a non-forprofit electric cooperative. 770-429-2100. CobbEMC.com

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eople often ask questions about owning a firearm for self-defense. I’m a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment, and I believe in responsible gun ownership by law-abiding citizens. My dad bought me my first rifle when I was twelve, and I still have it today. My wife also grew up in a home that advocated responsible gun ownership. We’ve taught our children to have respect for all firearms; after all, their dad must carry one at work.

The discussion on having a firearm for personal protection can get complicated. Walk into any gun store, and you will quickly realize that everyone is an “expert” on the subject (*sighs*). You can quickly become overwhelmed with varied opinions.

There are many variables to consider when deciding what’s best for you and your family.

For the purposes of this article, let’s assume the reason you want, or currently possess, a firearm is for personal and family protection.

Here are a few things to consider should you decide to have a firearm for personal defense.

First, make sure you’re mentally and spiritually prepared to use a firearm to defend yourself or someone else. This is an important point that is often brushed aside.

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By Sheriff Frank Reynolds

I’ve seen incidents where people have put themselves in greater jeopardy because they were unwilling or reluctant to use deadly force to defend themselves when they had the means. You don’t want to have that conversation with yourself for the first time during a critical incident.

Another equally important aspect of responsible firearm ownership is having a working knowledge of the law. You need to know what is myth and what is legal fact, and ignorance

“There are many

variables

to consider when deciding what’s best for you and your family.”

of the law is not a viable defense.

You should be very knowledgeable about when you can defend yourself

and another person, where you’re prohibited from carrying a gun, where you can discharge a firearm, and many other very important points. There are several very good websites; just type “firearm ownership in Georgia,” and you should find a lot of information. I also recommend getting a Georgia weapons license from the Cherokee County Probate Court. Please visit their website, and look under the link “Weapons Carry License FAQ.” Okay ladies, please listen: I don’t recommend taking lessons from your husband or boyfriend. I don’t care what ninja school they said they went to; it can be a recipe for marriage counseling. I have been a firearms instructor for twenty years, and I think I’m fairly good; however, I’m still not going to teach my wife how to shoot a gun.

Not that I’m scared (well kind of), but I want her to be in a positive learning environment and free of IHS, (impatient husband syndrome). A good instructor will teach you the fundamentals of shooting while building your shooting confidence and respect for the firearm.

Once you learn to shoot well, I recommend you take your training to the next level. Learning to shoot paper targets in a controlled environment is necessary to develop

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Here are a few points to consider when handling a firearm: •

the fundamentals. However, it doesn’t train you to deal with a deadly force situation. There are many qualified instructors with real-world experience in both the military and law enforcement. I’ve sent my mother, sister, and wife to an eight-hour advanced handgun course dealing with such incidents. This may seem like a lot of training, but we’re talking about life-and-death situations.

What type of firearm should you purchase? Well, that changes from person to person depending on the person’s skill and familiarity.

A good instructor will allow you an opportunity to use a variety of pistols, so that you can make an informed decision. You’ll hear things like automatic vs. revolver, stopping power vs. shot placement, target shooting or combat shooting, and the list goes on. My recommendation — keep it simple.

Once you’ve attained the legal requirements to carry a firearm, you should consider two factors: how to carry your firearm and when to defend yourself. In my professional opinion, concealed carry in public is more tactically sound and brings less attention to you. Regarding having to defend yourself, the situations vary dramatically. You certainly don’t want to be mistaken for the suspect when trying to defend others. This is why practical training from a reputable instructor is very important. Learning from the successes and failures of others can not only save your life, but also prevent some serious legal problems.

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Treat all firearms as if they are loaded, and never assume a firearm unloaded.

Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy.

Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until you’re aiming at the target and ready to shoot.

Never handle a firearm when consuming alcohol or certain medications.

Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.

Always keep your firearm out of sight and out of children’s reach (consider gun locks and safes).

These may seem like obvious safety principles, but each year, the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office responds to accidental shootings when these rules are violated.

As your sheriff, I swore an oath to support and defend your Constitutional rights. Please help me by doing your part through responsible gun ownership in the form of training, education and handling.

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

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Your Future Starts Here!

By Jessica Helms Opportunities in the HVAC industry are endless! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment and Wages Report, the average annual salary for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers as of May 2014 is $46,420. According to the same report, there are also 90,000 projected job opportunities in the industry between now and the year 2020. Here are a few things you need to be successful in the HVAC industry:

« Problem Solving Skills — The equipment that HVAC technicians work on can be extremely complicated and advanced. There are countless moving parts and pieces that must all work together

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just right for the system to operate efficiently. Your ability to work through a technical issue, identify the source, and perform the repair are crucial to a successful career.

« A Teachable Personality — Because technology is constantly evolving and improving, there is always something new to learn in the HVAC industry. You must be willing to learn from your peers, and always ask questions.

« Customer Service Mentality — You should strive to best serve customers by cultivating a relationship with them. There are several options when it comes to HVAC service, and you want your customers to know that they can count on you to do the right thing.

Regular and honest communication is key to establishing a relationship of integrity with customers in the HVAC industry.

If you are interested in learning more about opportunities in the HVAC industry, please email Careers@ RAndDMechanical.net.

Jessica Helms is an executive assistant/ communications director for R & D Mechanical Services, Inc. 770-9171795. RAndDMechanical.net

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Choosing the

Best Mortgage for You

Many people find the mortgage process to be a daunting one. When you call on a mortgage lender, it’s good to have an idea of what kind of mortgage you’d like.

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To decide on a mortgage type, first —identify how much money you can afford to put down. The more you can afford to put down, the better your rate will be. A good credit score and a down payment of 20% will afford you the best interest rates.

What if you can’t afford 20%, or you don’t have a perfect credit rating?

Don’t worry. These days, there are plenty of options, especially for firsttime homebuyers.

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rate mortgage. This means that the rate you receive at the time of the loan will remain fixed for the life of the loan. This can provide peace of mind, as your mortgage payment will always remain the same.

Another option is an adjustable rate mortgage. This means you receive a lower interest rate initially over a fixed rate loan, but the rate will adjust after a certain period, depending on market conditions. For example, a 5/1 ARM will adjust after five years, and could potentially go up as much as 2.00%, depending on the market. If you’re buying a first home that you plan to sell in less than five years, an adjustable rate mortgage makes great sense.

Finally, you’ll want to determine how much the mortgage will actually

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cost you. It’s not enough to simply compare rates at different financial institutions. Different lenders will offer different mortgages and terms, which affect the total cost of the loan. Your lender will provide you with a loan estimate explaining all the costs, and you can compare loan estimates from lender to lender.

Your house is the biggest investment you will ever make. Understanding how a mortgage works, and choosing a recognized, reputable lender will help ensure you make the wisest choice. L

Shelia Garrison is the Canton financial center manager at LGE Community Credit Union. 2018 Cumming Hwy, Canton. 770-424-0060. LGECCU.org

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Book Review

BY FARRIS YAWN

Falling Often, when we find an author we like, we will try to find and read everything they have ever written.

Since our favorite writers can’t write as fast as we read, we often discover a great book we might otherwise have never picked up. Falling, a young-adult, Christian romance by Kathi Harper Hill, is just such a book.

As with many aspects of modern, popular culture, romance novels can often be quite explicit. Even young adult fiction sometimes pushes the envelope. That is why Falling is such a refreshing change of pace. Harper Hill tells a romantic story that feels real, yet it still has a strong, moral center.

Lela Sawyer is eighteen years old and recovering from a serious injury. Her chance encounter with a very famous rock star changes both of their lives in ways neither expected. They struggle to overcome some serious obstacles on their journey together. From tabloid lies, to an elevenyear age difference, to a shocking medical crisis, they use their love and trust in God to try and overcome everthing the world puts in their path. They also have the love and support of their parents, friends and church families, as they work to understand God’s plan for their lives.

Falling is a wonderful book for you or any young adult you may know. This book shows that there is a different form of romance than what is normally depicted in pop culture. If you are not familiar with Kathi Harper Hill’s work, you will likely seek out all her other novels after you read Falling. You can also visit her blog at Kathi-Harper-Hill.blogspot.com/.

Farris Yawn is the owner of Yawn’s Publishing, 2555 Marietta Highway, #103, Canton. 678-880-1922. YawnsPublishing.com

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Community Partners

Making a Difference

in the Lives of Children

The Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy (FFCL) has a mission to “provide books for local communities to prepare preschool children for reading and learning success.”

FFCL was founded in 1999 to address the growing problem of children from low-income communities entering kindergarten without basic early literacy skills and school readiness. The recipe for early school success is simple: start school with strong literacy skills. FFCL’s recipe for encouraging early literacy development is even simpler: ensure that children have age-appropriate books at home, and that their parents have the support that reinforces the importance of early learning and encourages them to read frequently with their children.

Literacy in the United States, 1996) • The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school. (National Commission on Reading) • Children who have not already developed some basic literacy practices when they enter school are three-to-four times more likely to drop out in later years. (National Assessment of Adult Literacy, 1993) • The only behavior measure that correlates significantly with reading scores is the number of books in the home.

• Children in welfare homes hear 32 million fewer words from birth to age four than children who live in professional homes. (Annie E. Casey Foundation) Donors to the FFCL have a lasting, positive effect on children’s lives. Reading as a child in those first few years of life is directly tied to performance in school and in life. For example, children not reading on grade level by third grade are four

times more likely to drop out of school.

High school drop outs are more likely to become teen parents, have poor health, be unemployed or end up in jail. 85% of all juvenile offenders are functionally illiterate.

However, there is hope in the form of the FFCL and its supporters. In Cherokee County, a total of 16,524 books have been mailed since the program began in 2010. Over 600 children have graduated and subsequently entered school better prepared to learn. Currently, 264 children receive books every month, but an estimated 4500 low-income children in Cherokee County remain at-risk for entering school unprepared.

Ferst Foundation mails quality books from its Read to Me Library. The program costs $36 per child/year. To learn more about how you can support childhood literacy in Cherokee County, enroll a child for free books or adopt a reader, visit FerstFoundation.org.

Children registered for the Ferst Foundation literacy program receive a developmentallyappropriate book mailed to them at home every month until their fifth birthday.

FFCL’s vision is to afford the best chance to every child to succeed in school and in life, and to help create an educated, productive and competitive work force.

Why is the program important?

• 61% of low-income families do not have a single book suitable for a child. (Reading

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Facial Rejuvenation —

is There an App for That?

By Drs. Petrosky, Harkins and Leake Though there isn’t exactly an app for facial rejuvenation, some patients are using Instagram filters to remove blemishes and wrinkles, hide under-eye circles, and brighten their complexions, and then bringing those altered photos to cosmetic surgeons to serve as a roadmap for what they want to look like in real life. Surgeons frequently encourage facial surgery patients to illustrate their aesthetic goals by showing “goal pictures,” usually of others, so these Instagram selfies are a great new twist on the concept.

Using photo apps to improve your appearance is now very common. Taking those photos to a plastic surgeon and saying, “This is how I want to look all the time,” seems to be the logical next step.

Some of the most common facial concerns that people tend to

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polish away with apps are also some of the things surgeons can treat with the following minimally invasive procedures: • Eyelid surgery takes care of under-eye bags and dark circles that seem to be even more noticeable in flash photography.

Most patients are surprised to find out how simple it is, with recovery lasting just a few days.

• Injectables, including dermal fillers and BOTOX® Cosmetic, are popular ways to treat signs of aging such as wrinkles and diminished facial volume. A few quick injections can reduce forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, and worry lines between the eyes.

• Skin rejuvenation treatments, like laser skin resurfacing, can be used for several aesthetic concerns such as evening out skin tone and eliminating blemishes. Small spider veins, moles, and wrinkles can all be minimized with laser skin treatments.

It would be great if the trend of using photo apps to help reveal your natural beauty continues to catch on. A patient’s photo that’s been tweaked is much more likely to represent realistic objectives.

And that, in turn, will lead to increased patient satisfaction.

Drs. Petrosky, Harkins and Leake are board-certified plastic surgeons at Plastic Surgery Center of the South. 770-421-1242.

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COVER STORY

By Cyndi Braun

Angela brought her husband, Brian Reece, into the business when they married in 2005; they then introduced Mauldin Body Shop’s fourth generation when their daughter, Sierra, was born in 2008.

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“This is my life,” said Angela, laughing, as she showed pictures of herself at 4:30pm one evening, operating a 75-ton wrecker, and then later the same evening, she was dressed in a formal gown. “In three hours, I went from bright yellow and

“Back in the day, Granddaddy always put on our cards ‘no job too large or too small.’ In those days, the biggest truck we had was a 10-ton, and you didn’t need all these big trucks,” said Angela, pointing at the wreckers. “Dad really grew the wrecker business.

We’ve had to get bigger trucks to meet the needs in society, and now we’re up to a 75-ton rotator.”

grease to all dressed up for an event. That’s my crazy life. You never know where you might be or when.”

Mauldin wreckers assist in emergencies that require moving automobiles, trucks, and heavy construction and farm equipment. They also assist with large animal rescues. All wrecker drivers are trained and certified through WreckMaster, where they learn the latest skills and techniques in the towing and recovery industry. Six drivers are also certified firefighters, including John and Angela. Angela’s husband, Brian, is a career firefighter in Cherokee County.

hen WWII ended, Navy veteran Herbert Mauldin was ready to pursue his chosen career. Armed with a set of body shop tools, he started fixing dents and dings, painting exteriors, and repairing wrecked cars. In 1961, he moved his business to Butterworth Road in Canton, and he later added towing and recovery.

From those humble beginnings, the legacy of Mauldin Body Shop and Towing began.

All in the Family By the early 1970s, Herbert employed his daughter, Debbie, and her husband, John Weaver.

Granddaughter Angela joined the family business after she graduated from Reinhardt in 2001.

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Kenworth®, a 60-ton Peterbilt® and a 75-ton Peterbilt® rotator that can handle all heavy-duty wrecker needs.

Towing and Recovery Mauldin Body Shop has been in the towing business longer than any other Cherokee County business. The shop has three heavy-duty wreckers: a 30-ton

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“We’re the only wrecker service in Cherokee County that has all of its drivers trained and certified.” vehicle, damage-free.”

John and Angela are committed to training. As the highesttrained female WreckMaster worldwide, Angela was honored as WreckMaster Top 10 in 2010.

John was named WreckMaster of the Year in 2005 and was inducted into the International Towing Museum Hall of Fame in 2016.

John also travels throughout the southeast to teach a heavy-duty cross-training course for towers and fire rescue.

The Body Shop Managed by Debbie Weaver, the full-service body shop warranties all work for the lifetime that the customer owns the vehicle.

The shop uses PPG paints to ensure optimum gloss and durability. Trained technicians mix colors by factory computer codes and then custom tint to match the vehicle’s specific color. The shop also offers paint-less dent removal (PDR), which is needed after hailstorms or door dings.

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restore the car to pre-accident condition. We fix the vehicle as if it was our personal vehicle,” said Angela. “My parents used to say if they wouldn’t put their daughter in it, they’re not going to give it back to you.”

Serving the Community An Army veteran and volunteer fireman, John has served his community for more than fifty years. He was the first chief of the Hickory Flat Volunteer Fire Department, and he helped train hundreds of volunteer firefighters.

He is chaplain for the Cherokee County Fire Department, a Critical Incident Stress Management counselor, a wellness director for Georgia HERO unit, and an ordained deacon. He also serves as chairman of the operations committee for the Traffic Incident Enhancement Management (TIME) task force. He teaches rescue and recovery operations for various organizations throughout the county and beyond.

Angela is a member of the Service League of Cherokee County, Safe Kids of Cherokee

County, Ghost Out, and TIME Task Force of Georgia.

For the past 25 years, the company has participated in Ghost Out, a county-wide program that promotes safe driving among teenagers.

The Next Generation and Beyond “My Granddaddy worked here his entire life. Retiring was not an option for him,” said Angela. “My parents are the same way. They just won’t slow down.”

With Angela at the helm, the next generation is ready to continue what Herbert Mauldin started 56 years ago.

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Gardening with Children

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By Joshua Fuder

Gardens have been cropping up at schools across the country over the last decade. They are a great way to introduce fundamental science, mathematics, and health skills to children of all ages. Gardens also help cultivate life skills such as responsibility, empathy, problem solving, and appreciation for the natural world.

Gardening with children at home is a great way to spend quality time as a family. It’s also a wonderful way to expand a child’s diet, as homegrown vegetables that they helped produce may not be rejected as easily. Here are a few ideas to help get started: •

Start small, and build on success.

Give a child his/her own plot, and

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•

allow them to choose what they will grow.

Start with reliable growers: sunflowers, beans, peas, squash or marigolds.

Choose a new plant to grow each season.

Themed gardens are a great way to get children interested and can be achieved by pairing plants together for an intended look or purpose. Here are some ideas for a themed garden: Ingredient Gardens • Salsa garden — tomatoes or tomatillos, cilantro, green onions, and peppers • Pizza garden — tomatoes, basil, parsley, green onion, peppers, and the “cheese” of orange marigolds Herb Gardens Herbs flavor everything from our toothpaste to our food, so having herbs like mint, rosemary, thyme, and basil

will help show where these flavors come from. Stevia is an easy-to-grow herb that is intensely sweet.

Size Gardens • Giant — mammoth sunflowers, squash for leaves and fruit, and Chinese yard long beans • Miniature — small-leaved thyme, button-box zinnias, and Mexican sour gherkin (cucamelon) Adding structures like tepees or arches with climbing vines can help provide adventure and excitement to time spent in the garden. Garden art like mosaic stepping stones and insects from recycled materials can also help make the garden a place of enjoyment and creativity.

Joshua Fuder is an agriculture and natural resources agent at the UGA Cooperative Extension Cherokee County. Contact the UGA Extension office for any gardening assistance, 770-721-7830 or CAES.UGA.Edu/ extension/cherokee

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Tasteof

BY CHEF HILLARY GALLAGHER

Ingredients

• 1 lb. shrimp, medium sized • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes • 1 box penne pasta • 2 cups pesto* • ¼ cup parmesan cheese • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced • Salt and pepper to taste • ½ cup dry white wine

Procedure

- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid, rinse the pasta quickly, and set aside.

- In a sauté pan over moderate heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Cook the garlic until its translucent, but do not allow it to brown.

- Add the tomatoes, and cook until the skin blisters, and tomatoes begin to break down (about 5 to 7 minutes).

- Turn up the heat, and add the shrimp; season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

- Add the wine, and stir vigorously. Once the wine is reduced, adjust the heat to low, and add the pasta and pesto.

- Stir to incorporate all the ingredients; check for seasoning and consistency. If the pasta sauce is thick, add some of the reserved pasta cooking liquid.

- Garnish with parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves.

*Pesto Ingredients (no nuts)

• 4 oz. basil leaves, (reserve a few basil leaves for garnish) • 3 cloves garlic, mashed into a paste • 1 tablespoon salt • 2/ 3 cup extra virgin olive oil • ½ cup parmesan cheese • Salt to taste

*Pesto Procedure

(serves 4)

- Rinse the basil leaves, pat dry, and coarsely chop. Transfer them to a food processor or blender.

- Add the garlic and salt to the food processor/blender, and grind, gradually adding the olive oil to form a thick paste.

- Stir in the cheese, and add salt as needed.

Hillary Gallagher, CCC is the Culinary Arts Program Director and Lead Instructor at Chattahoochee Technical College in East Cobb. Hillary.Gallagher@ChattahoocheeTech.edu.

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Without Wings LIFESTYLE Cherokee County is so fortunate to have so many caring volunteers that do endless work for our seniors. These volunteers are angels without wings.

their time to plant and grow some beautiful plants around the Senior Center. It’s like a miniature Callaway Gardens, and folks have driven by just to stop and walk the gardens.

Nathan Brandon does wonderful work with a large group of active and dedicated seniors in an exercise class called Body Recall, which takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Nathan is the perfect person to lead this group, and these seniors love him for his dedication.

They meet at the Boys and Girls Club gym around 8:00am on each of these days. Come join them!

The Cherokee County Aging Council is another group that gives hours of its time to raise funds for seniors in need. The funds they’ve raised have helped many seniors with bills, home repair, wheelchair ramps, home placement and so much more. The volunteer project coordinator has a wonderful group that helps her with so many projects.

Another amazing group is the Garden Club. They’re truly a talented group that volunteers

The group that allows our services to reach so many is our Meals on Wheels volunteers. Some of

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By Tim Morris

these volunteers have been with the program for years, and Senior Services couldn’t do what it does without them. Thanks to all the church groups and active adult communities for their work and donations to the Meals on Wheels program. We are blessed to have you as part of our team.

Senior Services is very grateful for all of these members for the work they voluntarily do to support such a wonderful cause. L

Tim Morris is the Director of Cherokee County Senior Services. 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. 770-479-7438.

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Dental

Trauma and

Emergencies

By Dr. Steven Anderson, D.M.D.

When talking about dental trauma and emergencies, it is beneficial to understand which dental emergencies command our immediate attention.

For example, a 15-year-old was surprisingly struck in the jaw by a school bully. This commanded immediate attention. The boy underwent jaw surgery and endured two months of jaw fixation therapy while primarily eating through a straw. The knocked-out tooth was temporarily replaced, and a dental implant followed a few years later when his facial growth reached maturity.

Dental emergencies come in lots of different forms, from severe trauma to annoying tooth aches. However, most dental trauma and emergencies are not life-threatening, and immediate and effective treatment is usually rendered by a doctor in a local dental office.

If an adult tooth is knocked out, do your best to find the tooth. Do not wash or rinse the tooth off. Store the tooth in

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saliva (carefully in the cheek) or in milk.

Water is not ideal, but it’s 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 in the mouth.

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.

Abscessed teeth usually cause the most pain and facial swelling. Severe facial swelling from an abscessed tooth can be life-threatening; therefore, it’s prudent to see your dentist immediately. Although pain is often associated with dental conditions, dental pain by itself is not life-threatening. An immediate exam by a dentist is necessary. Antibiotics are only

effective in treating and reducing the visible facial swelling, not the pain associated with an infected or abscessed tooth. You never want to take unnecessary antibiotics, particularly if the antibiotics were not prescribed for you. Antibiotics can hurt your body when taken unnecessarily. Pain medicine, such as Tylenol® or Motrin®, is usually the most effective short-term remedy. Remember — an abscessed tooth requires immediate treatment from a dentist to avoid future pain and/or a lifethreatening facial infection.

Interestingly, most dental “emergencies” can be avoided. Seeing your dentist regularly will go a long way towards ensuring the painful problems never come your way. After all, it’s your mouth, and dentistry really is “all about you.”

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By JoEllen Wilson

F

or many, a life plan often takes the route

of finishing high school, attending college, getting a job, marrying and having children. However, this traditional path is rarer

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than you think. Many take a more non-traditional path — like I did.

Let me start at the beginning . . .

I was a traditional-age college student. I entered Reinhardt after high school and graduated in two years from this excellent junior college. Then, John Wilson and I married. I continued studying for my B.A. degree in elementary education at night school while working during the day. In 1967, our children were born.

So begins “starting over.”

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Our twin sons were born 2 ½ months prematurely when I was a junior at Oglethorpe University. My ambition was to finish college and begin my teaching career, as my children grew with me. However, these two tiny babies (weighing about 3 pounds each) required almost two months of hospitalization and constant care. So I left college, quit my job and devoted myself to bringing these two precious children home from the hospital and helping them grow into healthy, productive men. I always knew I would finish my degree one day, but I had to be patient. The adjustments I made to be a fulltime mother took perseverance and hard work (of a different kind). However, I made the adjustment willingly and happily, with full support from my husband, knowing my family came first. It is a decision I have never regretted.

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I waited until my children were ten years old to go back to work. By that time, my career objectives had taken a different turn. No longer did I aspire to be an elementary school teacher; I wanted a career in higher education. I began my profession with Reinhardt College as a part-time employee. Soon, I became full-time and worked ten years as alumni director.

During this time, I knew if I was going to build a career in higher education, I should have some myself — (higher education, that is)! So I went back to college after being away from school for twenty years, this time to study business administration. At the time, my sons had already graduated from the University of Georgia. I guess the hardest part of being in college when they had finished was knowing my children would be looking at my grades, as I had done with theirs for so many years. Talk about pressure to make all A’s!

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If you’ve worked in one job for a number of years, you understand the meaning of “burnout.” Although I loved my job as alumni director, enjoyed my constituents and colleagues, and really wanted to remain at the college, I knew I could not continue to go to work with the enthusiasm required to be successful. I made an appointment with the president to let him know I needed to find something else. I figured there was no other place for me at Reinhardt, since a master’s degree is required for faculty and upper administration, and I had only recently achieved a bachelor’s degree.

President Floyd Falany encouraged me to go back to college and promised I could work as a special assistant until I finished. It took another long five years, but I completed a Master of Education degree from Brenau University at the young age of 55.

I remember working at Reinhardt each day, driving to Oglethorpe University in Atlanta three nights per week, and finally receiving my undergraduate degree at age fifty. It took a long time — I was not able to take a full load of classes while working full-time, but I knew I could finish if I was resilient.

Graduation was exhilarating! Imagine your husband, mom, dad, sister and SONS cheering for you as you walk across the commencement stage.

Finally, I had made it to upper management in higher education and had faculty status after years of dreaming and starting over — and over — and over.

The secret? It’s really not a secret, it is simply resilience, tenacity, hard work and people who believe in you because of these traits. Even if you enter the job market after your children are older and finish college after the age of fifty, you CAN do it. I’m living proof!

Thomas Isherwood became president of Reinhardt in 2001 and promoted me to vice Starting over # president after a short nine months. In making this appointment, he had to approach a board of trustees who had never worked with a woman as a permanent vice president. He assured them I was capable at the administrative level, and they approved the appointment unanimously. I was also hired as an adjunct instructor in the Education Department.

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P.S. I retired from higher education in June 2016 and was re- elected to Canton City Council in November 2016. The “starting over” continues . . .

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The Beat Goes On:

How and Why Music is Utilized in a Therapeutic Environment

By Kristi Estes, with contributions by Hayley Echols and Perry Wright, Music Therapists You turn the radio on; your favorite song is playing. Your head starts bobbing; your toes start tapping, and without realizing it, you are humming along. You change the station, and the song that your grandmother used to sing to you as a child is playing. Without trying, you recall your childhood; you remember the lessons your grandmother taught you.

For as long as humanity has existed, music has been an integral part of community, conveying emotion and putting into an expressive structure what we can’t express simply by words. In the 1950s, researchers started to dig deeper to discover if music could be used as a tool for therapy. Out of this research and building of clinical practice, the field of music therapy was born.

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Although the field has grown and the scope of practice has expanded in the past sixty years, music therapists still adhere to three basic principles for the rationale behind why music is an effective tool for therapy: 1. The establishment or re-establishment of interpersonal relationships 2. The bringing about of self-esteem through accomlishments 3. The utilization of the unique potential of rhythm to energize and bring order Music therapists can be found working in a variety of settings such as hospitals, pediatric therapy facilities, memory care units, psychiatric units or correctional facilities. From premature babies in the NICU to senior adults in memory care, people of all ages can benefit from music

therapy. Music therapists identify goals that help clients develop in areas that address their physical, cognitive and emotional needs. Music is motivating because it creates an environment where work feels like play. Just as music may help you stay motivated to perform everyday tasks, music is changing the lives of people every day, as they speak their first word, recall a special memory from the past or take their first step.

Source- Gaston, E. T. (1968). Music in Therapy.

Michigan: Macmillan.

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Recently, the City of Woodstock Police Department hosted its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service, which honored the 145 law enforcement officers who gave their lives while serving their communities in 2016. Representatives from local law enforcement agencies were in attendance, and Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds served as this year’s keynote speaker.

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Artist Profile

BY MARIA KLOUDA

Marilyn retired from the fashion industry after thirty years of producing shows all over the country.

The impact of off-shore competition and the growth of the internet changed the industry significantly.

Instead of seeing the changes as the end of her career, Marilyn reinvented herself and began a second career as a successful artist. Coincidentally, there’s a strong parallel between producing a fashion show and creating a piece of art. Both mediums create a picture. The first uses models, music and merchandise. The second is created with a canvas, paint and passion.

Marilyn has never had a formal lesson, “I just paint,” she says.

She admits she might have benefited from formal instruction, but she didn’t want to be overly influenced by the process. Since Marilyn never learned the “rules,” she finds freedom in the ability to create art as it comes to her.

Her first piece was painted on a scrap of canvas that had been a prop in a previous fashion show, using leftover house paint she found in the garage and brushes that she already had on hand. She knew

Old barns, regional landscapes and fields of flowers are just some of the images of the simplicities of the south that are lovingly created by Georgia artist, Marilyn Sparks.

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she was on to something when she took one of her pieces to a frame shop, and the associate mentioned that they were “familiar with the artist.” Knowing that they couldn’t be familiar with her work, Marilyn continued to paint in earnest.

Beginning with acrylics, Marilyn eventually made the switch to oils. She began experimenting and became drawn to the smell, feel and texture of the medium. Her works are inspired by her memories. Summers spent on the family farm have influenced her art. Many of these iconic structures are disappearing from the landscape.

Grand Bohemian Galleries throughout the southeast.

Marilyn does not sell direct to the public, but she accepts commissions. You can find more information online at MarilynSparks.com/.

Maria Klouda the online and adult records & retention administrator affiliated with the MFA creative writing program at Reinhardt University. 770720-5582. Reinhardt.edu/ Graduate/MFA-CW/

Marilyn is overwhelmed with gratitude about her success as an artist. She is grateful and honored that clients would choose one of her paintings to hang in their home or business. Each piece is bold, bright, charming and peaceful, much like the artist behind the easel.

Locally, her work can be found at Taylor Kinzel Gallery in Roswell. She also participates in the annual Spotlight on Art Gala and Auction, which is hosted by the Trinity School in Atlanta.

Her work can also be found at High Country in Blue Ridge; The Summer House in Highlands, NC; Red Bird Gallery in Seaside, FL, and in six Serving Woodstock, including Towne Lake

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LIFESTYLE With fun summer florals popping up everywhere this season, it makes sense to question how to transition them into fall.

While accessories and new shoes can update a look for any season, one essential that can be added for yearround comfort is the layering piece.

Layer It On!

By Sandra Bennett

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Layering pieces extend the life of spring and summer sundresses by adding not only warmth, but a fresh new look to something that may feel worn out. Adding a slouchy boyfriend blazer or an easy chambray buttondown takes a dress from barefoot to booties in an instant. Edgy leather moto jackets or long cardigans are also fabulous fashionable options. By combining the sweetness of flowers and the toughness of a textured layering piece,

a floral dress can go from summer right into football season.

Another option is to have skinny jeans work double time under a dress. Layering a dress over a pair of jeans may seem odd at first, but paired with a suede jacket and fashion sneakers, a summer floral dress is ready for a chilly date night.

The added coverage under a dress can also be helpful if it has shrunk into a tunic in the dryer.

Florals don’t have to fly out the window come fall; with these few simple additions, the delicate summer dresses everyone loves can be worn year-round. L

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Ingredients (serves 6-8) 2 pounds ground wild boar (or ground pork) 1 medium Vidalia onion, diced medium 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup red wine 2 large cans crushed, fireroasted tomatoes

3 cups chicken stock ¾ cup heavy cream 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces fresh tagliatelle pasta per person (or fettuccini) Parmesan cheese for garnish

Procedure 1.

In a large sauce pot, heat your olive oil, and add your ground meat.

2. Cook the meat until there is no pink left.

3. Remove the meat, strain, and reserve half the fat.

4. Add the vegetables, except the canned tomatoes, and the spices to the reserved fat, and cook until they start to caramelize.

5. Deglaze the vegetables with red wine, and reduce by half.

6. Add chicken stock and crushed tomatoes to the vegetable mix, and bring to a simmer, then add the cream.

7. Add meat, and reduce on low-medium heat for about twenty minutes or until consistency has thickened.

8. Cook pasta in boiling water, then strain, and plate.

9. Ladle a generous amount of the meat sauce over the pasta, and garnish with parmesan cheese.

10. Serve with a bold Italian red wine.

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The Very First Teacher July signals the close of summer break, and students will soon be transitioning back to the classroom.

For many families, this will be the very first school year for their children.

Preschool and kindergarten are exciting milestones full of pictures and memories.You will no doubt prepare school outfits and backpack supplies, but have you prepared your children to be ready for school?

Teachers can work miracles, and will work well with your children, but to ensure their success, there are basic things that should be learned in your home before your child ever enters the classroom: 1.

Basic Manners —Your child should know how to greet people, say “hello,” give a firm handshake while looking someone in the eye as well as use “magic” words like “please,”“thank you,” and

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By Lisa-Marie Haygood

“I’m sorry.” Your child should be sympathetic to others and respectful of their elders and teachers. Also, knowing it is not okay to touch others, and understanding the difference between “good touch” versus “bad touch is important.”

Good Hygiene — Teach your child how to keep themselves and their personal space clean. This means learning to bathe and brush their teeth. Children should also pick up their belongings and properly care for them and stow them away. They should learn to do this without being asked.

Work Hard — Students should be on time and prepared to focus and work hard. Work ethic is initially taught in the home and should be continually reinforced.

If your child learns these things before they go to school, and you send them

off well-rested and well-fed, you will have held up your end of a beautiful partnership. In exchange, they will be taught history, geography, math, science, physical education, music, language arts, computer literacy and so much more.

The foundation upon which a teacher builds begins at home. Before rushing to blame educators for the shortcomings of your children, ask yourself if you’ve held up your end of the deal. If we, as parents, do our jobs well, our children are so much more likely to succeed.

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A Great Alternative to the Four-Year College Degree

You may also want to consider that while “21 percent of the class of 2016 accepted a job before graduation, 51 percent of graduates from the classes of 2014 and 2015 said they are working in jobs that do not require their college degree” (Dickler). And finally, “The Institute of Education Statistics estimates that 40% of attendees at a four-year college drop out before completing their degree” (Hamm). So, what is another great option for recent high school graduates and anyone else who might be looking to pursue a degree, certification or advanced training to help them secure a profitable career?

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TUITION AND FEES

State Residents

Out-of-State Residents

4 (years)

$

133,920

33,480 per year $

(4 years)

$

99,720

24,930 per year $

$

38,600

(4 years)

2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR 9,650 per year

As for starting salaries, “In its most recent survey, the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that for ten broad degree categories ranging from engineering to communications, 2016 graduates are projected to have an average salary of $50,556” (Poppick). However, as of 2015, “the average cost of living for a single person residing in Atlanta is $31,303” (Elkins & Gould). If you used every dollar of your remaining income after all your cost-of-living expenses to pay down your student loans, it would take 5.17 years for state residents at public colleges, 8.35 years for out-of-state residents at public universities, and 10.12 years for private college tuition students to pay off their student loans. These are numbers you will probably want to consider when making your decision about whether to attend a traditional four-year college or university.

College AVERAGE COST

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ith traditional, four-year college and university tuitions continuing to increase each year, many recent high school graduates are looking for another alternative.

According to *Collegedata, “The average cost of tuition and fees for the 2016–2017 school year was $9,650 for state residents at public colleges, $24,930 for out-of-state residents attending public universities, and $33,480 at private colleges.” When you multiply those figures by four, you get a total tuition cost of $38,600, $99,720 and $133,920 respectively.

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four-year college degree,” students deserve to know just as much about trade schools and associate degree programs. We would be doing them a disservice if we didn’t shine equal light on these types of opportunities, allowing individuals to pursue advanced education and training in viable, reputable career fields that employ more than half of America’s workforce. *All numbers within this article are based upon the following sources that were utilized at press time: Collegedata, “What’s the Price Tag for a College Education?” http://www.collegedata.com/cs/content/ content_payarticle_tmpl.jhtml?articleId=10064 Dickler, Jessica, “College Grads Enjoy the Best Job Market in Years” http://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/16/ college-grads-enjoy-the-best-job-market-in-years.html Elkins, Kathleen and Skye Gould, “How Much It Costs for a Single Person to Live in 24 Major US Cities” http://www.businessinsider.com/cost-of-living-single-people-2015-8 Hamm, Trent, “Trade School Might Be a Better Choice Than College. Here’s Why” http://lifehacker.com/ trade-school-might-be-a-better-choice-than-college-her-1484086007

If you’re a fan of the show Dirty Jobs, then you know its star, Mike Rowe, is a big proponent of attending trade school. According to recent research, trade jobs account for “54% of the labor market,” and “over the next ten years, 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will need to be filled. But two million of those will go unfilled due to the skills gap” (The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Study). Therefore, the chances of you finding a job upon the completion of your chosen program are likely very high, as there are currently not enough skilled workers to fill the necessary positions. Also, most skilled trade careers are safe from overseas outsourcing because hands-on work can only be carried out locally.

The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Survey, “The Skills Gap in the U.S.” (2015). http://mikerowe. com/2017/03/attn-again-a-4-yr-degree-is-not-the-best-path-for-all/ Poppick, Susie, “Here’s What the Average Grad Makes Right Out of College” http://time.com/money/collection-post/3829776/heres-what-the-average-grad-makes-right-out-ofcollege/ Trade Schools, Colleges and Universities, “7 Benefits That Prove the Value of Education” https://www. trade-schools.net/articles/value-of-education.asp

Do you fancy the idea of a varied work environment, one where you don’t sit in the same cubical each day? Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you enjoy fixing things? Building things?

If so, trade school may be an ideal choice for you. Examples of trade school programs include automotive, marine craft or aviation technology and repair, plumbing, welding, carpentry, electrician school, landscape design, appliance repair, HVAC, truck driving, dental hygienist, sonographer, respiratory therapist, paralegal, web developing and so much more!

Another benefit of trade school is that most programs take two years or less to complete, so you’re able to get started earning a salary in your career two years sooner than you would while earning a four-year degree. And, “over thirty percent of young people with an associate’s degree — and 27 percent with an industry-relevant license or certificate — earn higher incomes than those with a bachelor’s degree” (Trade Schools, Colleges and Universities).

So, while society has always seemed to focus heavily on encouraging high school students to “pursue a traditional,

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By Dr. Jonathan Lee

As children, summertime meant endless outdoor fun. As teens, it meant sunbathing with baby oil to ensure the darkest tan. Fast-forward to adulthood where a thinning ozone layer and a higher incidence of skin cancer have made us wary of enjoying sunlight. But while cancer is a serious concern, you don’t have to become a summer shut-in. Use these tips to help you safely enjoy your season in the sun.

Avoid 10 to 4

For years, health experts and Atlanta meteorologists alike have warned us to stay indoors during the heat of the day. Avoid the peak hours of the sun. Its rays are the strongest between 10:00am and 4:00pm, so try to schedule outdoor activities around those times.

Slather on the Sunscreen

Liberally apply sunscreen about twenty

or thirty minutes before going outside.

Because the sun emits two types of harmful rays — UVA and UVB — your sunscreen should provide “broadspectrum” protection against both, with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 or higher.

Reapply, Reapply, Reapply

Reapplying sunscreen may be the most neglected step in the sun-safety regimen. Don’t just put it on, and forget it. Sunscreen should be reapplied about every two hours while you’re outdoors, and every 45 minutes if you’re swimming.

Hat’s It!

Head out with a hat that protects your face, neck and ears. Choose one with a wide brim, at least three or four inches around, for suitable coverage. The bucket and wide-brimmed farmer’s hats, in a lightweight straw or cotton twill, are two classic, stylish choices.

Seek Shade

Seek shade, but do so with caution.

While trees and umbrellas provide some protection, you still need to protect yourself under them. The sun’s rays can

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scatter, penetrate and reflect to reach you.

Dress for the Occasion

Covering up in dark, tight-knit fabric is the best way to protect your skin, but it’s no fun in the summer heat. Fortunately, some companies now make lightweight clothing with effective sun protection. These items bear an ultraviolet protection factor or UPF (think of it as an SPF for fabric) of 15 to 50 on their labels. Check out online retailers SunSolutionsClothing.com and SharkSuit.com, which offer attractive options with a UPF.

Play Movie Star

You’ve got a better reason to shield your eyes. The eye area is incredibly vulnerable.

Prolonged sun exposure can damage your eyes and increase your risk of developing eye disease. Sunglasses that block 99100% of UVA and UVB radiation are recommended.

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The Liberty of Love

By Pastor William Thrasher

This is the month we celebrate our national independence. Together, with friends and family, we celebrate freedom! So, I believe it’s a perfect time to ask, “Do you believe that you’re truly free?”

What if I told you that the perspective of your believing defines your answer to this question? As a nation, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

But, what does that really mean? After all, it is easy to observe that we are NOT created equally. We are each created uniquely! You are unlike anyone who has ever existed before. You are a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, fearfully and wonderfully made.

Our freedoms are also confined within a world and realm of governing laws. From many “thou shall nots” to the very force of gravity, we are generally not as free as it often seems.

To most people, the idea of total freedom is frightening.

It means that there are no bounds or definitions to right vs. wrong, real vs. unreal. Truthfully, there is only one relatable, life-giving thing that even exists in this place of unlimited, unconditional, unrestrained liberty: love.

Perfect love is the root source of complete freedom.

Without this freedom in fullest measure, the existence and oversight of oppressive control becomes the primary nature of any sovereign, overseeing power that is. Such disruptive liberation invites chaos and allows for the destruction of self — in perfect sacrificial love.

So, back to our original question: Do you BELIEVE that you are truly free? If your belief is rooted in control, security, or justice, then you’ll never be truly free. It’s only by a belief rooted in perfect love that one can truly know freedom.

“Christ has set us free to live a free life. So, take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you,” Galatians 5:1.

William Thrasher is the author of The Jesus Purpose and is college pastor at His Hands Church, 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock.

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UPCOMING EVENTS MainStreetWoodstock.org

Woodstock Farm Fresh Market Every Saturday in July, 8:30am-Noon Downtown Woodstock

Run, Parade, Festival and Fireworks July 4, 7:30am, 10:00am–3:00pm & Dusk The Park at City Center Woodstock Freedom Run (7:30am), Parade (10:00am), Festival (10:30am) and Fireworks at dusk behind the Target shopping center at Hwy 92 and I-575.

Friday Night Live: Downtown Dance Party July 7, 6:00-9:00pm Downtown Woodstock

A Place and a Purpose for

Woodstock’s Young Professionals

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By Stacy Brown

oung Professionals of Woodstock (YPOW) is a part of the Main Street Woodstock organization. The group was created for the growing millennial professional population in Woodstock and the surrounding areas.

Its mission is to provide a forum for developing professionally, building lasting relationships, becoming philanthropically active, and contributing to the economic development and high quality of life in our community now and in years to come.

The group is for anyone between the ages of 18-40 who has an interest in learning new things, meeting new people, and cultivating skills for career enhancement. The area’s most passionate, authentic, and driven future leaders are striving to create opportunities for aspiring professionals to meet, connect, gain career skills, and give back to our community.

Meet the Leadership of YPOW: Hillary Wilke, The Leader Hillary manages the organization towards its mission. She organizes and oversees regular leadership meetings.

Amanda McMillan, The Arranger Amanda coordinates events that offer a

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casual and fun networking environment where professional and personal connections can be hatched and grown.

Philip Bellmoff, The Catalyst Philip motivates and fosters creative growth in our community. He also coordinates the organization’s active social media.

Jimmy Cushingham, The Early Bird Jimmy organizes the weekly AM meeting.

It’s Jimmy’s goal to create an inspiring networking environment that creates deeper professional connections.

Dan Thrailkill, The Representative Dan isn’t a member of YPOW leadership, but he represents YPOW on the Main Street Woodstock Board. He acts as the primary communicator between YPOW leadership, the Main Street Woodstock (MSW) Board, and MSW staff like Mitzi Saxon, Downtown Program Director.

Woodstock Summer Concert Series July 8, 7:30pm Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater Drivin’ n’ Cryin’

Woodstock Roots: A Bluegrass Music Series July 20, 7:00-9:00pm Elm Street Arts Village Event Green Smokey’s Farmland Band

Downtown Buzz July 28, 8:00am Chambers at City center

each other and members’ businesses.

YPOW Empower events take place semiannually and are built to inspire, educate and empower members. YPOW social events occur quarterly and are perfect for those who want to connect with other young professionals but don’t want to get up so early. They are evening events held at various fun locations like Reformation Brewery and Stars and Strikes.

You can find YPOW on Facebook.

There’s a group page on Meetup as well. Membership is $40 annually and allows YPOW members to participate in Main Street Woodstock events like the Downtown Buzz and Mastermind Series.

Get Connected: YPOW meets for YPOW AM at Copper Coin Coffee on Chambers Street, every Thursday morning, from 7:00 to 8:30am, for coffee and networking. It is a relaxed, open networking environment to learn about

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If you enjoy watching TV, movies, playing video games and/or listening to music, then upgrading to a surround-sound system could really enhance your lifestyle. These days, there are options to fit almost any budget.

For more elaborate surround-sound systems, you may choose to hire a company with experience that can design and install a system that will fit your needs. If you’re building a new home, it’s the perfect time to get your wires in place for your surround-sound system.

Your licensed, low-voltage electrician can help you decide which room and what type of speakers would be the best fit for the space.

speakers are a nice option because they don’t take up living space and can’t be knocked over by a child or pet.

A typical setup, known as a 5.1 surround-sound system, consists of six speakers a subwoofer and an audiovideo receiver. While it’s easier to install

audio-video receiver and other source components. An upgraded remote control is a great option to add to any surround-sound system because it allows you to eliminate the need for a remote control for each device. Remote controls can also be programmed to perform macros or multiple functions by pressing a single button.

Once everything is set up, your installer should take the time to go over the system with you and show you how to operate everything. It would be a good idea to take some notes, so you can easily refer back if you forget how to operate your system.

Surround Sound

Speakers are made in all shapes and sizes: in-wall or in-ceiling speakers that are flush-mounted, bookshelf speakers, wall-mounted speakers and floorstanding speakers. In-wall or in-ceiling

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By Rick Cheney the wiring during the home building process, in most cases, it’s possible to wire an existing home.

Once the speakers and wiring are in place, the installer can setup your

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so you can respond appropriately. Here is some valuable information for this time of year. Hopefully, you won’t need it, but just in case….

Summer Dental Safety Tips for Your Child

By Vishant Nath, D.M.D.

The summer months bring with them lots of fun playtime, which can often lead to accidental injuries.

It’s important to familiarize yourself with the best way to react to certain injuries,

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If your child has an injury that causes a tooth to become knocked out, contact your pediatric dentist immediately. If the tooth is a primary (baby) tooth, the emphasis will probably not be on saving the tooth.

However, it’s still important for your child to be seen by a dentist, so they can check for damage to any adjacent teeth.

If your child loses a permanent (adult) tooth, it’s much more critical that every effort is put into saving the tooth. Find the tooth, and try not to touch the root.

If it’s dirty, you may rinse it in water, but do not scrub the tooth. Do not use soap. If possible, replace the tooth in the socket, and hold it there with clean gauze or a washcloth. If you can’t put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container or plastic, sealable bag with milk, saliva or cool

water if milk or saliva are not available.

The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth.

If your child chips or fractures a tooth, contact your pediatric dentist immediately.

Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection, and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water, and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the dentist.

All of these scenarios have something in common. All require the immediate attention of a dentist. Time is truly of the essence. Having a pediatric dentist who is familiar with you and your child can greatly assist you in nursing your child back to great dental health!

Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Canton/Alpharetta/Roswell Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics.

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Many of us tend to eat a pretty monotonous diet. Our shopping lists often consist of the same things each week. But since balanced nutrition is at the foundation of our health, it is important to branch out and try new things. Eating a variety of healthy foods while avoiding overly processed, high sugar and unhealthy fats provides the vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants necessary for our bodies to function optimally, which helps protect us from chronic disease or ailments that can be due to nutrient deficiencies.

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it is important to look at the food groups we choose to eat and select as much variety as possible. Kale, spinach and lettuce are probably the most popular vegetables, but rotate chard, collards, arugula or other greens as well as all colors of the rainbow in your produce choices.

Also, remember to include healthy proteins for amino acids as well as healthy fats from wild caught fish, flax, walnuts and avocados to name a few. Overall, try to eat foods that are rich in the following vitamins and minerals: These vitamins and minerals help with so many things such as depression, sleep, hair and skin health, anxiety, fatigue, thyroid function, age-related cognitive decline, anemia, immune function, fat absorption, muscle cramps, calcium absorption, and so much more, which is why it is so important to eat a variety of foods to ensure you are getting enough of these necessities.

Vitamins B1 (thiamine) B2 (riboflavin) B3 (niacin) B6 (pyridoxine) B12 (cobalamin) H (biotin) B9 (folate) B5 (pantothenate) As well as vitamins A, C, D, E and K Calcium Chromium Copper Magnesium Potassium Selenium Zinc

Jill Rowlands is the owner of Nature’s Corner Market, 200 Parbrooke Drive, Woodstock. 678-310-2532.

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