By Susan Schulz There are a few startling statistics that reveal the need for a positive outlet and mentors to support our teens. 40 percent of high school students drink alcohol, according to www.responsibility.org. Each day in the United States, more than 5,000 young men and women in grades 7-12 attempt suicide, according to The Parent Resource Program: The Jason … [Read more...]
Canton and Chicken Soup
Connecting us to community and comfort food. By Bill Grant Well, that was one quick summer! I guess time really does fly when you are having fun and working two jobs. For me, it's my work as president and chief creative officer at Grant Design Collaborative and my elected position as mayor pro tem and Ward 2 councilman for the city of Canton. Both have been keeping … [Read more...]
It’s a Small, Small World…
It was just a typical day, when Bob Chester happened to glance at a car in the parking lot and noticed an emblem with the name of his hometown. He did a little sleuthing and discovered the car was owned by a resident, Betty Hickcox. Glassboro, N.J., is more than 800 miles from Canton, and, it being a very small world, two adventurous souls from the same small town made their … [Read more...]
Stars of Hope
Artistic messages of healing sent around the world. By Susan Schulz We can't pretend that troubles don't exist, because problems are unavoidable. Countless communities worldwide are affected by natural and manmade disasters. However, hope comes alive when we realize hurts can be healed and difficulties overcome. Art brings this expectancy and healing to many, … [Read more...]
‘Flip or Flop Atlanta’
HGTV's newest stars from Cherokee County. Woodstock residents Ken and Anita Corsini are the stars of HGTV's 'Flip or Flop Atlanta,' which premiered July 20. The Atlanta version of the “Flip or Flop” franchise is one of the first to debut after the success the series gained with Tarek and Christina El Moussa flipping houses in Southern California. A Las Vegas version … [Read more...]