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Dear Readers,

Thank you for your comments!

We appreciate your compliments and interest in articles within our last issue on articles in our last issue (Enjoy! Cherokee, Summer) but credit where credit is due must be given.

The accolades go to the terrific guys who climbed Kilimanjaro (Cherokee to Kilimanjaro). They did all the work and we were delighted to tell the story to you.

The same is true of the fabulous orchids raised right here practically in our backyard. (Epitome of Elegance) Ours is but to appreciate flowersespecially orchidsfrom afar, knowing our propensity toward plant fatalities. (Although our phalaenopsis is currently alive and well, were keeping our fingers crossed for the new buds bravely popping up.)

Our bright, young photographer you read about (ShootinDirt) had his article up and running on his website faster than some cars make it around the speedway track. It will be fun to keep up with him.

This issue has a different flavorone of transformation. The wood from old barns destined for extinction, crafted in the hands of craftsman Dan Hodge into custom furniture and artful things. Read about how the changing season brings Autumn weddings to challenging June for the calendars top spot. Or, read what we can do to help the student in our family get back into a new school yearand like it.

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18 Taking Care of Business The Success of ETC

22 Recycling History - Old Barns Find A New Life

28 The Thrill of the Deal

32 The Next Big Move

36 Fall, Football and Food

38 Friday Night Football

40 Road Trip! In Search of Color

44 Calendar

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An engineer and communications visionary, Albert Harrison, purchased it in 1958. He planned well into the future, founding the company with good business practices and the importance of working with and for the community. The company is still locally owned and operated by the family, with Doug Harrison serving as president.

With roots planted deep with the setting of the first telephone poles, the company has diligently grown to meet the demands of a modern world. In 1990, ETC had more fiber optics in place than any company in North Georgia. Today, they remain on the forefront of technologys cutting edgeoffering high-speed Internet, cable television, phone, security and other essential services for residential and business customers throughout their service area.

Take care of the customer and the business will take care of itself.

- Albert Harrison, 1956

For decades, the strength and success of ETC has derived from their dedication toward exemplary customer service. Security

Founded in 1903, the Ellijay Telephone Company,

known as ETC, is a well-established, diversified communications company

with a customer base of 30,000. Their service area

stretches from Cherokee County, Georgia to the

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Coordinator, Brent Dotson says, ETC is resolved to partnering with the community, and considers their commitment both a responsibility and privilege.

ETC is most proud of their employees, which they consider their most important assets. ETC understands that with local technicians and staff who live and work within our communities, it becomes personal...its about friends who care about helping you with the best in communication and security needs for your home or business.

Community Counts... Support and presence of ETC is evident in many of the local activities that take place throughout the area. Youll often see many of the 148 employees present or participating in community events and projects. Along with various health awareness campaigns such as Relay for Life and the March of Dimes, ETC also strongly supports children and youth programs, evident in their participation of $120,000.00 annual funding for the Focus On Youth education scholarship program. To help encourage good safety practices and prevention, ETC provides all types of instructional and informative safety materials for individuals and

Recently, a customer of the Ellijay Telephone Company (ETC) called the office with one purpose in mind. She wanted to share how much she appreciated the technicians attention to detail, his courteous and polite manner and the care he demonstrated in the installation of her new security system.

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families, classrooms as well as for fire and police departments.

Depend on ETC... ETC provides a complete array of communication and security services for all home and residential customers in their coverage area. ETC reaches into five counties of North Georgia and Polk County, Tennessee. They offer a variety of business and residential solutions ready for the growing demands of a society that is becoming more technologically advanced each day. People are communicating in so many different ways, explains marketing director, Nathan Collier. Our goal as an organization is to stay current and progressive with the technology constantly being introduced.

Businesses in Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina appreciate voice, video, Internet wireless and the finest in ETC Security Systems. To supplement technological information and share knowledge, ETC created The Professional Services Group in 2003 as a direct response. As new technologies become available and continues to change and grow, so does The Professional Service Group.

Expanding Services...Security for Home and Business ETC expanded its service into home and business security

in 2002, offering customers security systems with the latest in technology and equipment available.

The first authorized Honeywell Security dealer in the North Georgia area, ETC has introduced security systems customers have come to expect and appreciate.

Youll also be pleased to learn that ETC maintains its own local UL monitoring centeralways on duty24 hours a day. Installed in 2010, the ETC Central Alarm Monitoring Station also monitors for several other security dealers. In case of any emergency, the proper authorities such as police, fire or medical are notified immediately. With 24-hour monitoring, no additional action is required on your part.

It provides peace of mind knowing that smart sensors will detect movement indoors is an advantage, too. It listens for sounds of breaking glass to alert and guard against intruders. Such sensors add to the effectiveness of your alarm system, providing whole-house protection. And, you can also receive ETC alerts on your smart phone if any motion is sensed within a protected zone. Environmental sensors are a plus, too, and help prevent a disaster before it starts. Ideal for kitchens and bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements, these detectors can notify you of flooding, leaks and extreme temperatureshelping to minimize the risk of dangerous conditions or extreme damages to home and valuables.

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Focusing on what matters... If you ever wondered how helpful it would be to know whats going on in your home when youre not there, explore the advantages of Honeywell digital video security. You can view live, streaming video on up to six cameras at one time, if need be. Or, receive video clips and images of important happenings when they occur. Its a good feeling to have extra eyes, which allow you feel more confident and less stressed about what is going on in your home when youre not there. Just knowing when the kids get home safely from school, keeping an eye on your pets or seeing an important delivery has arrived at your door lessens worry and stress.

Family members responsible for the care of others often need additional help, too.

Panic pendants, compact and water-resistant, (worn as wristband, pendent, belt or on a keychain) provide additional peace of mind by summoning emergency help with the press of a button. One or two-button keys allow you, or someone who may require emergency assistance, the easy ability to send clear signals that will summon police or immediate medical emergency personnel.

With a security system for every lifestyle, ETC presents features that are modern, smart and easy for almost any family member to operate. Courteous and friendly technicians work efficiently with you, developing a plan personally tailored for your home or businessone that offers you the opportunity to enjoy peace of mind for you and your familys protection. You can sleep or rest easier while ETC is working for you.

Growing with Cherokee... As ETC looks forward to opening new service opportunities for customers in Cherokee County, its good news. Having a company such as ETC to rely on for home and commercial security systems is a plus for North Georgia and the entire area. They look forward to proving their service of excellence by doing exactly what their goal has always beenproviding customer satisfaction above all else with local, dependable and friendly service.

The company has history on its side, says Collier. We have always prided ourselves on providing unmatched customer service while being truly committed to the communities we serve. ETC is looking forward to serving our customers for another 110 year and beyond.

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Old Barns Find a New Life

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Agriculture has always played an important role in the history of Cherokee County. Most local farms were family-owned and endured through generations. The work and vitality of these farms radiated from the barns that housed everything from equipment to livestock. As the area has grown, family farms have been replaced by office buildings subdivisions and shopping centers. Barns are disappearing. However, with attention placed on conservation of natural resources, lumber from old barns is being reclaimed and transformed into beautiful new home furnishings.

Dan Hodge, owner of Creative Interiors and Craftworks brings vision and talent to provide new life for old barn wood and other materials destined for the junk pile. Hodge comes from a long line of craftsmen, fascinated with wood artistry since childhood. Working with his grandfather, a home builder in Raleigh, North Carolina, as soon as he could carry a two-by-four across the construction site. There he worked with a father and son crew employed by his grandfather and learned about construction from the ground up.

At that time, crews worked on all aspects of building without sub-contractors. The team he was mentored by was especially gifted in cabinetry, through them he learned his love of transforming something plain and functional into something that could be functional and beautiful.

After his retirement in February 2013, he knew it was time to fulfill a dream, to have is own workshop where he could pursue his love of woodworking. His goal was to have a location where he could house all of the needed equipment and be able to keep active projects out without having to put them away to park the car in the garage. Soon, with his wife Nancy and family friend Jeff Mansfield, the concept of Creative Interiors and Craftworks was born.

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Not me, you say. Youre young. Youre healthy. You eat right, exercise, and get regular check-ups. Just a few of the reasons people today are living longer. In fact, since the 1960s, life expectancy has increased between 1.5 and two years each decade.1

But before you get too caught up in the good news, you may want to think down the road a bit. What are the odds that youll enjoy this same level of good health when youre 80, 90, or even 100? Especially since approximately 70% of people over the age of 65 will require long-term care at some point.2

With people living longer, protecting your financial assets so that youll have enough money to last during your lifetime is every bit as important as accumulating them in the first place. But with health care costs rising every year, one illness or disability can wipe out a persons savings due to ongoing medical expenses. According to Genworth Financial, a leading provider of long-term care insurance for individuals, the average cost for a private nursing home room in 2013 was more than $80,000 per year.3

Footing the bill. First of all, you need to know that Medicare generally doesnt pay for long-term health care. It pays only for skilled nursing facilities or home health care that falls under the category of medical necessities. While it may be possible to use your savings to pay for long-term health care expenses, several factors enter into the picture. For example, youll need to determine how much money may be needed. And to figure out that dollar amount would require estimating the type and length of service that may be necessary.

Additionally, income and assets that youve set aside for other retirement goals may be jeopardized if health care costs are higher than expected. And while you could invest for the potential expenses, investment risk may be a factor. Putting money in a conservative account may not keep up with inflationary costs of health care. A more aggressive account may be affected by market downturns when money is needed.

A potentially more efficient and effective alternative is an insurance policy that would provide the dollars needed to cover long-term health care expenses. Consider some of the advantages:

Policy guarantees. A guarantee, backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuing company, provides the assurance that money will be available to pay long-term care expenses when needed.

Investment freedom. You wont need to be concerned with investment performance of assets set aside to pay expenses since an insurance policy shifts the responsibility for asset availability to the insurance company.

Leverage. The capital required to purchase insurance protection is typically less than that needed to pay for expense due to the leverage insurance provides. As a result, you may have additional capital

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furniture. Since opening day in October 2013, the store which offers everything from home furnishings, accessories and interior design services, has been blessed with constant custom orders. Hodge currently has 22 pieces on order, so his inventory will have to wait.

A longtime resident of Cherokee County, Hodge was recently entrusted with two local barns scheduled for demolition. Located off of Sixes Road, the Rutledge family donated a barn from their property for him to incorporate in his custom furniture. The other barn, located on Highway 92 was donated by the Butterworth family after the property was sold for a new housing development. The lumber and some interesting artifacts have been salvaged and are ready to be transformed.

One exceptional aspect of reclaimed lumber from family farms is the ability of family members to select certain boards to be included in a custom piece. For example a member of the Butterworth family, has carefully chosen lumber for a custom dining room table. Each piece of reclaimed lumber is unique based on not only the natural wood characteristics but also how it has been affected by time and weather. Dan is unwilling to compromise the quality of the characteristics he finds in the lumber. He uses Briwax, a special finishing wax that stains and polishes without covering up the beauty of the wood.

As our community grows, it is comforting that with the talent of people like Dan Hodge, a small piece of our history can be preserved, even if it is in a different form.

For more information on Dan Hodge or Creative Interiors & Craftworks please visit them at 1428 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 100 in Woodstock or by phone at 678-402-8386.

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On The Cover - Butterworth Barn In 1946, Edith and Glenn Butterworth purchased a 27 acre tract of land in Woodstock, Georgia where they began to build a home and a family. In 1948, a barn was constructed from oak and yellow pine lumber harvested from that piece of property. The home place was an active, working farm where the family grew vegetables and raised cattle. The cattle, mostly dairy stock, gave them income from milk and butter that they sold. The Butterworth family lived on the property until it was sold in 2014. The old barn, over 60 years old, had witnessed many cold and rainy winters and hot, dry summers. It had also witnessed a 27 acre tract of land turn into a family home. The decision was made by the family to donate the weathered old structure to craftsman, Dan Hodge, to reclaim the lumber for use in his creation of custom furniture. Several pieces of furniture have since been created for members of the Butterworth clan from selected pieces of the salvaged wood. A beautiful dining table and occasional tables now grace the current homes of the family. For Christmas of 2013, black and white photographs mounted in barn wood frames, crafted by Hodge were special gifts for the family. Some of the lumber salvage from Mrs. Butterworths barn remains, waiting to be used in the creation of special pieces of furniture from the workshop of Dan Hodge.

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JANUARY is the time to look for annual white sales for great prices on sheets, bed covers, pillows and pillow cases. The arrival of new models of televisions and electronic devices as well as furniture means you can take advantage of department stores willingness to reduce inventory at bargain prices.

While winter weddings are most popular in February (especially around Valentines Day) in January you often find great bargains at bridal shops. Also look for great savings on carpet this month, a traditionally slow time (due to winter weather) for purchases on any type of new floor covering.

FEBRUARY offers seasonal discounts on jewelry and gift sets of perfume and cologne during Valentines Day sales. Look for deals on everything from clothing to flat screen TVs and laptops later in the month during annual Presidents Day sales. Dont overlook similar bargains on bigger ticket items like refrigerators, washing machines, and other major appliances this month.

Speaking of major purchases, also watch for fantastic deals on new cars, when dealerships traditionally use Presidents Day weekend to clear out inventory. If you

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are looking for a winter getaway, you can find cheaper airfares and travel prices.

MARCH is the time for great buys on winter coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, winter boots, and other cold weather gear as the spring season approaches. During annual Easter sales, also look for department store savings on childrens clothing, womens fashions, as well as mens suits, shirts and ties as stores push the first of the first deliveries of warm weather clothing. From now until May, also continue to keep looking for travel bargains before the summer travel season kicks in.

APRIL is the month where used cars are the big focus, so if youre looking for a cheaper alternative to the newer, higher priced models now is the time to enjoy great savings as used car lots clear their inventory for the warmer weather buying season ahead. Also, look for huge sales on auto parts and accessories.

Graduation season is just around the corner, so keep your eyes open for sales on laptops, cookware sets and dorm room essentials. April is also the time for great deals on vacuum cleaners as inventory clearances make way for brand new models coming out in June.

MAY is mattress month as stores make room for new models and designs. These prices may be deeply discounted, up to 50% off.

At the end of the month, traditional Memorial Day sales begin on Friday and last throughout the first official weekend of summer. If youve been putting off major purchases on electronics, laptops, flat screen TVs, or if you want to get a head start on Fathers Day gift shopping or last minute graduation gifts, Memorial Day weekend may be the time to take action.

Finally, look for purchasing incentives such as zero percent financing from auto dealers.

JUNE is the month when hardware stores and big box retailers offer Fathers Day sales on hand tools ranging from ratchet sets to cordless power tools, drills and sanders.

June is also prime wedding season, so check out the house wares section at your favorite department store to find great savings on dish sets, cooking utensils and other gifts for the home. If youve been putting off beginning a new fitness routine, June is the month to finally buy a home treadmill as more people head outdoors to exercise in the warmer weather. In addition, look for local gyms offering deep discounts on membership to beef-up their summer sign-ups.

JULY offers discounts of up to 50 percent on home furnishings including living room or dining room furniture as stores clear their inventory to make room for the fall merchandise.

Big 4th of July sales give you the opportunity to find deals on summer party goods, swimsuits, sandals and beach towels. At the end of the month look for savings on barbecue grills and patio furniture as the summer season winds down.

AUGUST is time once again for back to school sales with emphasis on childrens clothing, backpacks and laptops. There are also money-saving deals on camping gear and backyard pools plus other late summer savings on yard equipment, lawn mowers, playground sets and patio furniture.

SEPTEMBER is when new models of large appliances like refrigerators and washing machines make their debut; stores attempt to clear their floors of old inventory at great savings. Continue to look for great bargains on laptops and school supplies during annual Labor Day sales. Check out garden centers

offering markdowns on shrubs, hedges, trees, and summer gardening equipment.

OCTOBER brings fall foliage and is time to pick up some cool bargains on fans and air

conditioners. Toys are also on the bargain list this month as stores gear up for early holiday shoppers.

Columbus Day sales are a good time to find bargains on furniture, mattresses and

recliners as early holiday shoppers look to spruce up their homes before the holidays.

Take advantage of the fall wine harvest season as wine shops and liquor stores try to clear their

inventory with some of the lowest prices of the year on good quality wine vintages.

NOVEMBER is a wonderful time to get an early start on holiday shopping with the first round of sales this month. Of course, sales this month revolve around the day after Thanksgiving. On Black Friday, multitudes of shoppers begin to look for early holiday bargains on electronics such as big screen TVs, laptops, and gaming consoles. Also expect steep price drops on jewelry, clothing and cologne-perfume gift sets on the first big shopping day of the holiday season.

Not to be left out, the first Monday following Thanksgiving, look to online sources for even bigger savings (including free shipping) during Cyber Monday sales.

DECEMBER brings chances for bargains to guarantee Happy Holidays! If you havent already found bargains during annual Christmas sales, make the holidays even happier by putting off holiday shopping until the last minute. The closer it gets to December 25, the more drastic the markdowns.

Of course, after-Christmas sales are the time to stock up on drastically reduced prices on Christmas decorations, wrapping supplies and gift tags to round out a full month of finding the best shopping bargains of the year.

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Amid shopping for the latest laptop or the coolest accessories for the dorm room, students can benefit by planning strategies to address some of the bumps in the road that many first-time college students encounter.

To help with the transition, weve compiled a list of dos and donts to help your teen earn an A+ in transitioning to college.

1. Do Prepare To Be On Your OwnFor many teenagers, heading off to college may bring new expectations of responsibility. For students who live on campus, parents are not there to plan schedules, offer wake-up calls, or give reminders of deadlines. Mastering the basics of time management becomes a hurdle for many college freshmen. A successful transition begins with getting and using a calendar to keep track of class times, assignment due dates, and other important tasks from practice sessions to time for fun with friends. Dont worry about the type of calendar; cell phones, online calendars, or paper calendars all work great. Students should just pick the one that feels comfortable and be consistent about using it.

Money management is another area in which many students struggle. When they arrive at college, some students encounter financial situations for the first time. These may include paying bills, setting spending priorities, or holding down a job to help with expenses. Parents can help by discussing finances with their students and helping them map out a monthly budget.

Helping college students prepare to make healthy choices can have a huge impact on their initial success. Students often encounter the dreaded Freshman 15 a weight gain

College is an exciting time, and with the right preparation,

students can have a great experience as they make the

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brought on by increased stress levels, unlimited meal plans in college dining facilities, reduced hours of sleep, and difficulty in finding time or energy to exercise. Talk with your student about making healthy decisions and developing strategies for handling the stresses of college life.

2. Dont Think You Have To Go It Alone Many students struggle with feeling homesick as they are away from their families and friends for the first time. This is a normal part of the transition process, and students should make an effort to build friendships with other students at their school. Campuses offer lots of ways for students to meet from getting to know roommates and neighbors in the residence halls to joining campus organizations and taking part in intramurals or other campus activities. Even if your student is living at home and commuting to campus for class, he should take time to make friends at college. The interaction with peers is an important part of the college experience.

Beyond the social aspects, campuses also offer a number of resources to help students succeed. Just a few of the options include tutoring services, advising, career development, and campus ministries. Be sure your student is aware of the resources available at his school and encourage him to ask for help if he needs it.

3. Do Figure Out Where You are Headed The reasons students enroll in college are diverse. Some go to college with the goal of becoming a doctor or a teacher or an engineer. Others are focused on playing intercollegiate athletics or becoming a leader on campus. Keeping sight of the vision that brought your daughter to college can help her stick with it when the going gets tough.

Many successful college students set goals for themselves. While having a long-term goal in mind (like getting accepted to medical school) is helpful, it is equally important for your student to set short-term goals that will help her get from where she is now to where she wants to be. She should create goals that she can track, such as earning a specific grade by mid-term or making the deans list during her first semester. Then, she should think through the steps she needs to take to be on the right track. Those steps become her action plan for success.

4. Dont Forget The Academics Whatever the reasons that students enroll at college, everyone faces the challenge of college-level coursework. The transition from high school to college can be a tough one, but with a little advance preparation your student can succeed. Your son should understand that college professors will expect him to take responsibility for his education. At the beginning of each course, he will be given a syllabus covering what the class will learn and usually what assignments are due when. Students should hold on to that syllabus and refer to it often. In it, the professor has outlined what a student needs to do to succeed.

Students also need to be sure to allow time and find the right space for studying. Reading assignments in a dorm room where a roommate is playing video games or chatting with friends might not be allow for the needed level of concentration. Instead, your son may consider a trip to the library or another quiet space on campus that allows him to focus on his work.

College is an exciting time, and with the right preparation, students can have a great experience as they make the transition to college life.

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FALL,FOOTBALL AND FOOD

Whether the tailgate,the sofa or the bleachers... ya just gotta have food!

CHEEZ-IT TRAIL MIXIngredients6 Sunshine Cheez-It Colby crackers 1 dry roasted mixed nuts dry roasted mixed nuts 1 quartered dried apricots quartered dried apricots 1 dried tart cherries dried tart cherries

DirectionsCombine all ingredients. Store in airtight container.

SOUR CREAM & DILL DIPIngredients1 cup of sour cream 1 cup of mayonnaise1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 tablespoon minced dried onion1 teaspoons dried dill weed1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 package of Town House Wheat crackers

DirectionsIn medium bowl stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley flakes, onion, dill weed and seasoned salt.

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.Serve with TOWN HOUSE Wheat crackers.

CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM COOKIESIngredients 1 package Keebler Soft Batch Cookies 1 container of ice cream in the flavor of your choice1 bag of chocolate chips

Directions Lay out half of the Keebler Soft Batch Cookies bottom side up on a cookie sheet or plate.

Place about 2-3 tablespoons of vanilla ice cream on top of each cookie. It helps if the ice cream is relatively soft. Place a second cookie on top of the ice cream bottom facing down and press down. Roll the sides of the sandwiches in chocolate chips.

If the ice cream is too soft and the chips arent sticking, simply place the sandwiches in the freezer until the ice cream firms up and try again.

Refrigerate the ice cream sandwiches for about two hours before serving.

The combination possibilities for this tailgating dessert are endless! Vary the ice cream flavor and the toppings that you roll the sandwiches in to create a dessert thats sure to please.

The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are on the wane and it is time to renew old rivalries. It is that time of year again for football in the great state of Georgia and when you are enjoying the game, you have to have snacks. Here are three choices made with everyday items and name brand main ingredients that are not only tasty, but quick and oh so easy to make.

Josh ShawCherokee HS

Terry CrowderCreekside HS

Dave SvehlaEtowah HS

CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOLDATE TIME OPPONENT HOME/AWAYAugust 15 7:00 Creekview Away August 22 7:30 Chattahoochee AwayAugust 29 7:30 North Forsyth HomeSeptember 5 7:30 Etowah AwaySeptember 12 7:30 Wheeler HomeSeptember 26 7:30 Pope AwayOctober 3 7:30 Woodstock HomeOctober 10 7:30 Milton AwayOctober 17 7:30 Lassiter HomeOctober 24 7:30 Roswell AwayOctober 31 7:30 Walton Home

CREEKVIEW HIGH SCHOOLDATE TIME OPPONENT HOME/AWAYAugust 8 7:00 Lambert AwayAugust 15 7:00 Cherokee HomeAugust 22 5:30 North Paulding AwaySeptember 5 7:30 Riverwood HomeSeptember 12 7:30 Blessed Trinity HomeSeptember 19 7:30 Rome HomeSeptember 26 7:30 Cass AwayOctober 3 7:30 Dalton AwayOctober 10 7:30 Woodland HomeOctober 17 7:30 Sequoyah HomeOctober 31 7:30 River Ridge AwayNovember 7 7:30 TBD TBD-Away

ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOLDATE TIME OPPONENT HOME/AWAYAugust 22 7:30 Marietta AwayAugust 29 7:30 Sequoyah HomeSeptember 5 7:30 Cherokee HomeSeptember 12 7:30 Pope HomeSeptember 26 7:30 Woodstock AwayOctober 3 7:30 Milton HomeOctober 10 7:30 Lassiter AwayOctober 24 7:30 Wheeler AwayOctober 31 7:30 Roswell HomeNovember 7 7:30 Walton Away

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SEQUOYAH HIGH SCHOOLDATE TIME OPPONENT HOME/AWAYAugust 15 7:30 Woodstock AwayAugust 29 7:30 Etowah AwaySeptember 5 7:30 Blessed Trinity HomeSeptember 12 7:30 Kell HomeSeptember 19 7:30 River Ridge AwaySeptember 26 7:30 Dalton HomeOctober 10 7:30 Cass HomeOctober 17 7:30 Creekview AwayOctober 24 7:30 Rome AwayOctober 31 7:30 Woodland HomeNovember 7 7:30 TBD TBD-Away

WOODSTOCK HIGH SCHOOLDATE TIME OPPONENT HOME/AWAYAugust 15 7:30 Sequoyah HomeAugust 22 7:30 River Ridge AwayAugust 29 7:30 Johns Creek HomeSeptember 5 7:30 Wheeler HomeSeptember 12 7:30 Lassiter AwaySeptember 26 7:30 Etowah HomeOctober 3 7:30 Cherokee AwayOctober 10 7:30 Walton HomeOctober 17 7:30 Roswell AwayOctober 24 7:30 Milton HomeNovember 7 7:30 Pope Away

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Fall has numerous festivals, harvest fairs, and arts and crafts shows to keep you as busy as you like. This is especially true in our region, where most weekends you can hop in the car and after a short drive find an event to fulfill your goal of adventure. Most of these events are family friendly and reasonably priced to fit any budget.

So, throw some things in a bag and head out, your adventure waits. Here are several regional events that you might find interesting:

Arts in the Park at Downtown City Park in Blue Ridge offers fun for the entire family. Held October 11 12 the festival is open 10 am 5 pm. Exhibitors include fine arts, crafts and food. There are activities for the children and special events for the big kids.

Chiaha Harvest Fair, a toe-tappin, cider-sippin, fun-for-everyone arts festival, in Rome celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014. On the banks of the Oostanaula River at Ridge Ferry Park, October 25 and 26 opening at 10 am both days. This juried event features arts and crafts, live entertainment, and delicious food. There will be fun crafts for children.

Crabapple Fest in historic downtown Crabapple is presented by the City of Milton and the Crabapple Community Association. The festival is a one day only event and will be October 4 from 10 am 5 pm. There will be hundreds of juried exhibitors offering antiques and art. Live entertainment and activities for the kids will be available.

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Fall Fun at Cagles Family Farm in Hickory Flat opens August 29 and runs though November 16. Truly with something for any body and any age! You will find a pumpkin patch, corn maze, bonfire hayrides, friendly farm animals and various activities for children. The hours for special attractions are as follows: tCorn Maze is open Friday, 5 pm 11 pm; Saturday 10 am 11

pm; Sunday 10 am 6 pm tAg-Venture Farm Tours, Saturday and Sunday 10 am 4 pm tBonfire Hayrides, Friday and Saturday 6 pm 10 pm t Haunted Barn, October 4 through November 2, Friday and

Saturday 7 pm Midnight

Georgia Apple Festival occurs two weekends, October 11 12 and October 18 19 in the beautiful town of Ellijay. Located at the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, the festival is open Saturdays 9 am 6 pm and Sundays 9 am 5 pm. Attractions include Apple Arts on the Square, an antique car show (10/11) and the annual Apple Festival Parade (10/18).

Georgia Marble Festival at Lee Newton Park in Jasper will be October 4 5. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate one of Georgias most beautiful natural resources. There will be tours of several historic sites including the Historic Pink Marble Mansion. On the grounds of the festival, over 120 exhibitors will be offering handmade, homemade or natural products.

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, October 10 18. This exciting nine day event features Arts and Crafts vendors, educational demonstrations, musical performances, a flower show and Georgias official State Fiddlers Convention. Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown and Fall Leaf Festival will take place in Cleveland at Babyland General Hospital, October 24 and 25. Come celebrate the beauty of the North Georgia Mountains at this traditional fall festival and Southern BBQ Challenge event. The Throwdown will feature both professional and backyard cooks and promises a good time for all.

Holiday Marketplace & Expo takes place November 15, 10 am 4 pm, at Chattahoochee Technical College in Jasper. With over 80 vendors offering arts and crafts, boutique clothing, jewelry, accessories, specialty foods and Christmas decorations, this is a wonderful holiday shopping opportunity.

Oktoberfest in Helen celebrates German food and culture. Opening weekend will be September 11 through 14. The festival opens daily September 18 through November 2. This event is extremely popular and is often named one of the top Oktoberfest locations due to its authentic atmosphere.

Pettit Creek Farms Pumpkin Fest located in Cartersville. North Georgias premiere pumpkin patch is open September 1 through November 2. Pumpkins are for sale daily at the Pumpkin Pickin Patch. The farm also features a corn maze, petting zoo, hayrides and recreational activities for the kids. They are open after 2 pm weekdays, 10 am 6 pm Saturday and 11 am 5 pm on Sunday.

Sandy Springs Festival at Heritage Green this community tradition since 1984 will take place September 20 and 21. The festival features a juried Artists Market, the Gas South Childrens Park and Teen Territory and live entertainment on multiple stages. Something for every member of the family, there will even be a pet parade!

The Pumpkin Patch at the Berry Patch Farms in Woodstock will be open weekends October 5 through 27, 10 am 7 pm and weekdays October 14 through 30 from 3:30 am 7 pm. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch followed up with cider and a fried pie! There is a playground and baby farm animals for the kids to enjoy. Parents will love the photo taking opportunities to make lasting memories with your children

Wings over North Georgia at Richard B. Russell Airport in Rome is Georgias #1 weekend air show attraction. An event you will not want to miss! The headliners for this years event are the USAF Thunderbirds, GEICO Skytypers and many other aerial performers. There will be Vintage and Warbird Aircraft rides, night air show and fireworks. This event is also home to the Smoke-n-Thunder BBQ Classic competition (KCS sanctioned event). Wings over North Georgia takes flight October 18 and 19.

For more details on any of these events, be sure to check the organizations websites. Have a great time!

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