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The historic Sherrill House built circa 1904 has been undergoing extensive renovation by the Forsyth County Historical Society since 2012 with the support of the county and other community organizations. It is one of the most important historic structures remaining in North Forsyth County.
or some people a special joy is renovating an ancient house that has deteriorated over the years. Patience, commitment, a willingness to work and a source of funds play important roles.
We are fortunate that some wonderful examples exist in North Fulton County, either completed or in progress. Today’s column will highlight the historic Eli and Cynthia Heard Sherrill House in Forsyth County and some related structures.
The Sherrill House was built in 1904 and is
one of the most important historic structures still surviving in northern Forsyth County.
The house
The Sherrill House was in the center of a small crossroads community called Hightower.
The house is on the historic Old Federal Road in former Cherokee territory which, like many settlement communities, consisted of farms, taverns, inns and other buildings including a dairy. The structures are all gone with the exception of the Sherrill House and a tavern now in a park in Cumming.
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By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A proposed event facility planned on Keith Bridge Road is back on track as some residents say they will continue their campaign to oppose it.
The proposed event space would occupy 11 acres and include a 6,000-square-foot building, an amenity pond and some 150 parking spaces.
The developer narrowly met a May deadline to resubmit an application, restarting its review process, County Commissioner Mendy Moore said. If the project had failed to meet the deadline, it would have been withdrawn.
The project must go before the County Planning Commission before it is considered for approval by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.
“The staff will now review the entire plan again,” Moore said. “It starts back at square one.”
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two Alpharetta residents are accused in a scheme to launder drug money through group homes for at-risk children.
Kristin Draper has been arraigned on federal charges for allegedly conspiring to launder money with her boyfriend Antwaun Brown, the U.S. Department of Justice said May 19.
An investigation allegedly revealed Draper used the funds to purchase a $3 million home in Forsyth County and a Lamborghini SUV worth more than $200,000. She was arrested March 21
while driving the SUV with nearly 10 pounds of fentanyl inside, the department said.
Brown is a felon with state and federal convictions for trafficking crack cocaine and heroin. He faces federal drug charges related to the 2025 seizure of a large amount of fentanyl in Sandy Springs.
Draper is the owner of Reflections Group Home and operates three group homes in Dayton, Ohio. The facilities have space for 15 children.
Draper allegedly earned more than $1 million from Reflections in 2024.
A grand jury returned a superseding indictment against Brown and Draper in May.
U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg said Draper was entrusted with protecting children but used her position to profit off the sale of illegal drugs.
“My office will continue to work tirelessly to aggressively prosecute the drug dealers who poison our communities, as well as the money launderers who facilitate crime by concealing the proceeds of illicit activity,” Hertzberg said.
— Jon Wilcox
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A former Fulton County Sheriff’s sergeant is accused of punching a detainee and directing his subordinates to deactivate their body-worn cameras.
Louis Brown III, a 41-year-old Smyrna resident, was arraigned May 15, the U.S. Department of Justice said. A federal grand jury indicted Brown May 12 on a charge of depriving a person of civil rights under color of law.
Brown was working at the Fulton
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies investigated a home burglary May 15.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said doors and tin roofing were reported stolen from the property on Heardsville Road.
A 37-year-old Gainesville man who owns the property reported the theft, saying his agent had found four people there earlier in the day. The agent provided their license plate numbers to deputies.
The roofing was valued between $3,000 and $4,000.
County Courthouse June 4 when he allegedly repeatedly punched and slapped a handcuffed detainee.
Brown ordered deputies to turn off their cameras in order to get away with the assault, the department said.
Nevertheless, one deputy’s camera recorded the attack and showed the detainee was compliant and nonthreatening, the department said.
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office use-
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The incident was classified as a felony burglary of a home and theft by taking case.
— Jon Wilcox
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 51-yearold Cumming man was arrested on drug
of-force policy forbids force when a person is compliant and not resisting arrest.
U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg said law enforcement officers who violate the public’s trust must be held accountable.
“Brown allegedly betrayed his badge by punching a handcuffed detainee without justification and by directing his subordinates to turn off their body-worn cameras to try to get away with his crime,” he said. — Jon Wilcox
charges May 12.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said deputies stopped a vehicle at Browns Bridge and Keith Bridge roads.
The vehicle failed to yield while making a turn at a red light, the Sheriff’s Office said.
While speaking with the man, deputies became suspicious, noting he was profusely sweating and his hands were shaking.
A search of the man allegedly found pipes, marijuana and methamphetamine.
The man was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor drug-related objects and failure to yield.
— Jon Wilcox
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DECATUR, Ga. – Production season is back and Georgia neighborhoods are buzzing with activity. More than 20 projects, including “Southern Bastards,” “Scooby-Doo: Origins,” and “Turpentine,” are currently filming, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
And while many residents welcome Hollywood in their community, they also hope that filming won’t disrupt their daily lives—a sentiment that industry veterans said is all too real.
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During “production season,” location managers and scouts are sent to find places fitting a film’s narrative and creative vision. Once given guidelines by the creative team, they visit neighborhoods, knock on doors, and leave letters notifying of their prospective projects.
“It’s my job to introduce the reason I’m knocking on someone’s door,” said Dodd Vickers, a location manager, scout, and member of the Television Academy, as well as the Location Managers Guild International.
“In Decatur, for example, I made it a point to speak with someone from the economic development office so that if someone from the community called, the city could say they knew who I was,” Vickers recalled about filming “See You When I See You,” a 2026 Duplass Brothers film. Professionals in the industry understand they are guests in residential communities.
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MILTON, Ga. — The University of Buffalo will showcase an exhibit by a Milton artist.
The university’s art gallery will host “Clayton Pond: A Retrospective,” an exhibit that includes the artist’s colorful paintings, screenprints and sculptures. The exhibit is on display through July 31.
Born in 1941 in Bayside, New York, Pond moved to the Milton area after his family relocated there. In Milton, he installed his studio on the lower level of his home and produced his distinctively personal paintings in oil and acrylic on canvas and other surfaces.
He is known for a unique style that brings painstakingly rendered interpretations of the ordinary, including mechanisms from machinery and streetside columns.
Pond often works in series, enlarging details from his paintings and reshaping existing images into screenprints.
Anna Wager, curator of exhibitions at the University of Buffalo’s art gallery, said Pond is an artist who is always observing with humor, cynicism but mostly delight.
“He is inveterately curious, and his capacity for attention is so evident in the work,” Wager said. “It invites us to look at our own surroundings with the same care.”
Pond earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Carnegie Institute of Technology, now Carnegie Mellon University, in 1964. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Pratt Institute in 1966.
At Pratt, he developed his distinctive drawing style, cultivating a keen interest in bright, intense color relationships and teaching himself the serigraph process.
In 1966, Pond began working in SoHo’s industrial loft buildings, where the interiors of his studio and the cast-iron façades of the neighborhood became central subjects in his work.
Columns, architectural fragments and utilitarian objects recur throughout his paintings and constructions.
He continues to produce drawings, collages, paintings and painted relief sculptures.
Robert Scalise, University of Buffalo art gallery director, said Pond’s work marks an important piece of postwar American art.
“To present a retrospective of his work is to fulfill our core purpose, bringing meaningful, lasting art into the lives of our students and community and honoring the collection that made this institution possible,” Scalise said.
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SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Guiomar Obregón has spent nearly three decades leading her company building roads, runways and drainage systems across the Southeast. Her work and success have put her in the spotlight.
The Sandy Springs resident is CEO of Precision 2000 Inc., a civil engineering and construction firm. She was inducted this spring into two prestigious programs: the Georgia Titan 100 Hall of Fame on May 7 and the Georgia Tech College of Engineering's 2026 Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni on March 21.
The Titan 100 Hall of Fame honor came after Obregón was named a Georgia Titan 100 for three consecutive years. The program selects 100 top CEOs and C-level executives annually across Georgia. Hall of Fame status is awarded to just 10 of those honorees and recognizes executives who demonstrate “exceptional leadership and community impact,” according to its website.
At Georgia Tech, Obregón made history. In the academy's more than 20-year history, she is the first Hispanic woman inducted and one of fewer than five Latin American honorees overall.
"These are very meaningful to me," Obregón said. "It shows that it can be done. It takes time, effort and perseverance, but you can be successful. It’s really nice to be among the top of the top.”
Obregón co-founded Precision 2000, known as P2K, in 1998 with her husband, Carlos Sánchez, following the construction boom sparked by the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games. The Chamblee-based firm specializes in civil infrastructure and transportation projects, with clients including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Georgia Department of Transportation, MARTA and the City of Atlanta.
“We saw an opportunity, and
decided, let's give it a try,” she said.
“We were young, had lots of energy.”
Born in Boston and raised in Colombia, Obregón earned a civil engineering degree from the Colombian School of Engineering before coming to Georgia Tech, where she completed a master's degree in structural engineering and an MBA. Her parents were both engineers. Her mother served as dean of engineering at the National University of Colombia, and her father earned a doctorate
from MIT.
Under Obregón's leadership, P2K has earned national recognition, including the Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration in 2024 and the Minority Construction Firm of the Year award from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency in 2003.
The company was instrumental in the Transform 285/400 project in Sandy Springs. Crews installed storm
drainage systems with reinforced concrete pipes ranging from 18-inches to 48-inches along the new lanes and shoulders along 6.2 miles of Ga. 400 from the Glenridge Connector to Spalding Drive.
P2K is currently working near Mercedes-Benz Stadium on sidewalk, intersection and traffic improvements ahead of Atlanta's hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Obregón wants to attract more Hispanics and women into the construction industry and has funded nearly $500,000 in scholarships at Georgia Tech.
"Guiomar is the epitome of service and walking the walk," said Patricia White, director of development at Georgia Tech's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. "Her leadership helps diversify the student body and launch the careers of young Hispanic engineers."
In 2012, she co-founded the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association to create networking and mentorship opportunities for Hispanic business owners and workers. She also helped launch the association’s Latinas in Construction program to support women seeking a path into the industry.
Obregón says it is important that P2K is known as a familyowned business. Her daughter, Cristina Sanchez, 28, is a SCAD graduate and oversees marketing. Her son, Diego Sanchez, is 19 and a sophomore at Georgia Tech studying computer science and participates in internships in the summer. Her mother, now 85 and retired, would do whatever was needed, Obregón said. Her mother also inspired her to start an internship program to bring civil engineers from Colombia to practice in the U.S.
Being a business owner has given her the flexibility to work and have a family, she said, although it is not always easy. But watching your children grow, and your business grow, is rewarding, she said.
“You have to juggle a lot,” she said. “My company is like another kid. I get to see them grow and mature, and they have issues sometimes. Overall, I’m very happy, very grateful for how things happened.”
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When Fulton County resident Ricky Gaines was approached by scouts from FX’s “English Teacher,” he wondered what he was getting into.
“When the scout explained they were filming a TV show in the neighborhood, he detailed why my house was a fit for what they were looking for,” Gaines recalled. “It was definitely a leap of faith.”
The production crew began staging an in-progress pool build—requiring removing sod, digging a massive hole in his backyard, and taking down part of his fence. But the production team’s upfront communication put him at ease.
“They explained how long they needed it to be there, and what restoration would look like afterward. That made all the difference—and of course they explained the compensation,” Gaines said.
Kadesha McCastle, another Atlanta-area location manager, said this level of communication should be standard practice.
“It’s crucial to outline what the production is looking for,” she said. “Knowing what the timeline is, what areas of your home will be used and modified, helps homeowners feel more comfortable and prepared. They shouldn’t have to guess or worry about what’s happening in their own space.”
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A construction crew member and location team member work as Ricky Gaines' backyard is dismantled in preparation for filming "English Teacher" Season 1.
Respecting the community Netflix’s “Tulsa King” recently wrapped its fourth season after filming across multiple DeKalb County locations. John Weeks, the show’s construction coordinator, brings a perspective sometimes missing between residents and production operations.
“I love being a cheerleader for the film industry, but we also understand that
we’re sometimes speaking a whole other language from a whole other universe that people don’t see every day,” Weeks said. “And it just rolls into communities like a circus.”
Weeks emphasized the genuine commitment crews feel to being respectful guests.
“We’re all parents. Family people. And it sucks to us too if we have to leave someone
waiting who has to take their child to Girl Scouts,” he said. “People are justifiably concerned with how our presence is going to impact their daily lives. So, we just know to respect that they want us out of their driveway as quickly as possible.”
Todd Brunsvold, vice president of zoning for the Inman Park Neighborhood Association (IPNA), works at the intersection of resident concerns and production needs.
“We embrace being a community that invites everybody in. We want to share our history and architecture,” Brunsvold said. However, he said the neighborhood does not accept unlimited disruption. “IPNA welcomes productions, but we also don’t want anyone to have a problem getting to the grocery store just because filming is happening.”
When filming wraps
Location teams commit to resetting homes to their original state, so McCastle and Vickers encourage residents to view the location department as a concierge.
“I joke that I’m a professional guest,” Vickers said. “We fold the towels, make the beds, and leave everything as we found it. When production crews are good guests, the community is happy, and when the community is happy, we get to make entertainment.”
For homeowners interested in listing their properties as filming locations, visit the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
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In 1904 the Sherrill family moved into the Blackburn Inn while their house was being built. Jimmy and Martha McConnell, co-presidents of the Forsyth County Historical Society, explain that the tavern was moved across the road for 100 years until the City of Cumming moved it to the Cumming Fairgrounds where it is called the Buffington/Blackburn Tavern, named after previous owners.
The Sherrill House is on 225 acres along the Old Federal Road purchased by Forsyth County in 2009 to become Eagles Beak Park. The house is typical of the era, one story wood-frame farmhouse with gables, brick chimneys and a wraparound porch. It was occupied by the Sherrill family until circa 1980 when it became a rental property until the mid1990s. The house then sat vacant for 20 years and experienced extensive deterioration. The family included Eli Stanhope Sherrill (1859-1925), his wife Cynthia Ann Heard (1871-1957) and at least one son, Herman Eli Sherrill (1906-1933).
The Forsyth County Historical Society has been renovating the house since 2012 under the terms of a 15year agreement with Forsyth County for restoration and adaptive reuse. The McConnell’s report that plans call for a native American, Black history and pioneer heritage center. Thus far the historical society has stabilized the foundation, installed a new roof, rewired the house and replaced some flooring. Most of the work was donated. Volunteers are committed to the project, and financial support comes from various sources. The local Chestatee River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR, has taken responsibility for gardens and pathway support and the county cuts the grass.
The taverns have a history of their own. The McConnells explain that the Vann’s Tavern was built by Cherokee leader Chief James Vann (circa 17621809) in 1804. A second tavern which Vann built was the Buffington Tavern, later called the Blackburn Inn on the Etowah River.
Chief Vann had negotiated an agreement with the government that allowed him to build and operate three taverns and collect the revenues. Two of the taverns were in Forsyth County. The taverns served as inns, trading posts and stagecoach stops.
As a result of the agreement, Chief Vann became the richest man in the Cherokee Nation. He built a two-story brick mansion in 1804 which he called Diamond Hill. He built a ferry boat service across the Chattahoochee River,
Cherokee leader James Vann was a very wealthy and controversial person. He built this mansion, the first brick house in the Cherokee Nation, three taverns, a ferry boat service, a store and a trading post and donated land for a Moravian mission school. He was also a heavy drinker. He was murdered by an unknown person in 1809.
built a store and a trading post and donated land for a Moravian mission school. He owned hundreds of acres and had more than 100 slaves. Vann’s father was Scotch and his mother was Cherokee.
Vann was murdered in the Buffington Tavern in February 1809 by an unidentified person. Vann was known for his terrible temper and heavy drinking, and it is thought that his killer may have been someone he had wronged. Some others believe his killing was ordered by his sister who was concerned that his reputation was a danger to the family.
President James Monroe slept in the Blackburn Tavern/Inn in 1819 during a tour of the South.
The Old Federal Road was the principal trade and migration route through the Cherokee territory. It was constructed following the 1805 Treaty of Tellico with the Cherokee Nation.
Initially it was a narrow horse path. Later it was the first vehicular road and postal route. It crossed east to west through the Hightower area.
The federal government wanted a military and postal route and a migration corridor for settlers going west. A route through Cherokee territory was the best way to do that and they hired the bilingual James Vann to negotiate with the Cherokees for the rights to build a highway through Cherokee lands. The government gave the Cherokees the rights to tolls at river crossings. The road played a major role in the early American expansion.
Bob is a member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission, director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and member of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society. You can email him at bobmey@ bellsouth.net. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.
For as long as humans have had noses, we’ve had reasons to repair them. The nose sits at the center of the face, essential not just for breathing, but for identity. The history of nasal reconstruction is therefore not just a surgical story— it is deeply human, shaped by conflict, disease, and ingenuity.
One of the earliest chapters begins in ancient India, around 600 BCE. In some regions, nasal amputation was used as punishment for theft or adultery. This harsh practice drove innovation. Surgeons developed a method to rebuild the nose using a pedicled facial flap—the “Indian method” of nasal reconstruction. This technique is attributed to Sushruta, often considered one of the fathers of surgery. In these descriptions, a facial flap of tissue is measured, raised while maintaining a living attachment for blood supply, and transferred to reconstruct the nose, with small tubes used to preserve the airway during healing.
Over time, this tradition evolved into what is most closely associated with the modern forehead flap. Today, a segment of forehead skin is elevated on a preserved arterial supply, left attached at its base, and rotated down to reconstruct the nasal tip. In modern Mohs and reconstructive surgery, it remains a cornerstone technique after skin cancer removal and one of the most reliable methods for complex nasal defects.
From ancient India, the narrative jumps forward two millennia. But what about Greece? What about Rome?! Didn’t Rome invent everything?
There is little evidence of formal nasal reconstruction in classical antiquity. Aulus Cornelius Celsus described facial wound care and basic repair but not structured reconstructive nasal surgery. When nasal reconstruction re-emerges in Europe centuries later, it is better understood as rediscovery rather than continuous tradition. So, indeed, we fast forward 2000 years from ancient India.
In the Renaissance and early modern period, nasal deformities became more common due to trauma and disease. Syphilis was especially destructive, eroding nasal structures and leaving profound disfigurement. This increased interest in both reconstruction and prosthetic solutions.
Artificial noses—made from leather, metal, or wax—allowed patients to return to society with some degree of normalcy and laid the groundwork for modern facial prosthetics.
In the 1500s, Gaspare Tagliacozzi developed the “Italian method” of nasal reconstruction, transferring skin from the arm to the nose in a staged fashion. Though innovative, his work was later abandoned for centuries due to technical limitations such as a lack of modern anesthesia and antisepsis and also due to social and religious objections.
The next major leap came from war. World War I produced devastating facial injuries, forcing rapid innovation. Harold Gillies refined skin flaps, introduced staged reconstruction, and emphasized both function and appearance—principles that remain central today. World War II further advanced reconstruction through improved anesthesia, antibiotics, and surgical planning.
In the 20th century, the ancient forehead flap evolved into the modern paramedian forehead flap. A segment of forehead skin is elevated on a preserved arterial supply just lateral to the midline, kept attached at its base, and rotated to reconstruct the nasal tip. In modern Mohs and reconstructive surgery, it remains a foundational technique after skin cancer removal.
In recent decades, nasal repair has entered a more precise era. In dermatologic surgery, particularly Mohs surgery, cancer can be removed with microscopic accuracy while preserving healthy tissue. Reconstruction then restores contour and function using techniques such as the paramedian forehead flap, skin grafts and an assortment of elegant and innovative flaps. However, Mohs surgery often allows for so much tissue preservation that many wounds can close in a much simpler linear fashion further enhancing postoperative results.
From ancient punishment to modern cancer care, nasal reconstruction reflects restoration—of form, function, and confidence. It is also a story of trust. Patients facing facial cancer entrust their health and their identity to their surgeon. Modern techniques now allow us to restore not only structure and function but also the sense of wholeness that comes from having one’s identity preserved.
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Consumers shopping for mobility equipment often focus on price first. But when it comes to products like rollators, mobility scooters, and power wheelchairs, buying from a local dealer can provide long-term value that online retailers often cannot match.
Local mobility dealers offer personalized service that begins before the sale even happens. Customers can test-drive scooters, sit in wheelchairs, and compare rollators in person to ensure the equipment fits their lifestyle, body type, and home environment. That hands-on experience can help prevent costly mistakes and returns.
“Mobility equipment is not one-size-fitsall,” says Mary Block, owner of Mobility Plus Alpharetta. “A product that looks good online may not work for a customer’s physical needs, physical proportions or living space. For example, rollators and lift recliners come in about six different sizes. It is impossible to understand fit through a screen.”
Another major advantage is professional setup and training. Local dealers typically assemble equipment, adjust seating and controls, and teach customers how to safely operate their new device. This can be especially important for seniors and individuals with limited mobility who may struggle with complicated instructions or heavy equipment deliveries and disposal of packaging materials.
Service after the sale is another key benefit. When repairs, maintenance, or warranty work are needed, local providers can often respond quickly with in-house technicians and replacement parts. Online purchases may require customers to ship equipment back to a warehouse or navigate the customer-service labyrinth.
Many local dealers also work directly with physicians, and occupational therapists to help customers obtain the right equipment and insurance documentation. That guidance can simplify a process that may otherwise feel overwhelming. Dealers are aware of what insurance covers and what it excludes so that the customer can make a fully informed decision.
While online retailers sometimes advertise lower prices, consumers should also consider hidden costs such as shipping fees, assembly challenges, repair delays, and limited customer support. In many cases, the long-term reliability and peace of mind offered by a local dealer outweigh small upfront savings.
As demand for mobility products continues to grow with an aging population, industry experts encourage consumers to think beyond convenience and prioritize service, safety, and ongoing support.
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Many doctors that accept Medicare insurance will put a limit or “cap” on the amount of Medicare insurance patients they will see. This is because they want to reserve space for patients with employer coverage, and other coverages which can pay them more for their services. When you encounter a doctor with a Medicare patient “cap”, don’t take it personally, it’s a business decision. I do understand it can be frustrating, especially when they come highly rated and you can’t use them.
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Each line in the puzzle below has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 5, 5 and 4 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, with each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!
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1. Wander. Kind of tube. Jiddah denizen.
2. Tough. Corinth native. Military wear.
3. Suva resident. Squabble. Exploding star.
4. Scat. Marine NCO abbr. South African native.
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1 Wander. Kind of tube. Jiddah denizen
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3. Suva resident. Squabble. Exploding star.
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6. Vase name. Aix-la-Chapelle denizen. Barbershop call
7. Pak Kret native. Stiff-upper-lip type. Citadel student
How to Solve: To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the numbers 1 to 9.
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Dear readers, When you find your self-worth in your work, as I do, self-care can be a chore.
As a self-described workaholic, I have spent many hours in therapy trying to separate my personal from my professional satisfaction. They are entwined like a pile of jumbled wires. Untangling the pile can be a tedious, discouraging experience. It’s often easier to just “roll with it” and hope you can find your pleasures where you can.
But self-care, like therapy, is important work. It can save your life.
There are a few activities I’ve discovered I can’t do without. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are the selfcare routines that I find valuable. I hope you will find them valuable, too.
Walking
Before I started my therapy journey, I weighed 300 pounds. I’m at a respectable 235 now.
Food became my go-to source of comfort during COVID, when I was running my own company. I deluded myself into thinking my dangerous eating habits were OK because I wasn’t retreating into substance abuse like so many of us were then. I was eating my way through the pandemic. It wasn’t until I was in therapy and had an
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embarrassing flare-up of gout that I decided to make a change.
So, I began walking and kept going. I set a goal of walking 10,000 steps (about five miles) every day. The first few weeks of this were excruciating. My legs throbbed and the gout continued gnawing at my toes. My brother, who is a CrossFit trainer, kept me focused through calorie counting and exercises designed to increase my range of movement.
After a while, the walking became easier. Then it became mission critical. I began to cherish my time away from my screen and in the sunshine. (Avoiding screens will be a recurring theme of this column.) I began walking extra miles just for my own enjoyment. Last year, I walked all the way from Decatur to the Atlanta Beltline.
My community looks so different when I’m walking through it. I see the architecture subtly change as I go from neighborhood to neighborhood. I notice the clever yard signs, the people holding new babies while walking their jilted dogs, the smell of freshly cut grass in the spring and the shuffling piles of leaves in the fall. In the summer, I wake up earlier when I can to avoid the worst of the heat. But when I sleep in, I hydrate more and endure.
The walking sustains me. It gives me clarity of thought and focus. I get some of my best ideas when I’m listening to my music and feeling the warmth of the sun on my neck.
When I miss a day or two of walking, I get antsy. It’s an essential activity for me. I swear by it.
Since mid-November, dozens of people representing Forsyth County Voice have attended every County Commission meeting to speak out against the project. The community group, which wears red shirts to signify their opposition, appeared once again at a May 21 meeting.
Revised plans submitted to the county show owner Narasimha Rao Tambareni is now seeking a 6,000 square-foot event space, 3,000 square-feet less than originally proposed.
Tambareni did not respond to questions about the project.
Forsyth County Voice co-founder Ana Strauss said the group will continue to appear at meetings every month.
“His tactic of waiting until the last minute got more people to join the group because they were absolutely furious,” Strauss said.
Forsyth County Voice members say the project will disrupt the area’s character while threatening traffic safety, creating noise and impacting the area’s water quality and natural environment.
With rolling hills and picturesque pastures, the area is beloved by residents for its serenity and natural beauty.
“It’s going to cause mayhem, chaos, noise, accidents, and the community is going to be at odds with it the whole time,” Strauss said previously. “It doesn't matter how beautiful it is … the community needs to benefit from it.”
Playing piano
I taught myself to play piano not long after my son was born. I learned a few tunes that make for great party tricks. I’m told my singing voice is nice. When I’m at the keyboard and belting out Chappell Roan or Tom Petty, I feel free, as ifsome enormous weight has been removed from my shoulders.
When I sold Decaturish to Appen Media Group, the one extravagance I indulged was obtaining an old piano. It’s a brown wooden upright I call my granny piano. It can’t hold a tune longer than a few months, and the keys stick in the upper ranges. Sometimes, on a Saturday morning when my family is sleeping, I’ll gently roll through chord progressions before moving into slow pop songs, waiting for my wife and son to come down the stairs. We make coffee. I sing. They listen. Then we go on about our day. I love pop music. I’m learning to play “Rainbow” by Kacey Musgraves. It’s hard, but every time I learn a new section, I have to step away so my brain can rest and rewire itself.
It’s the kind of challenge that I don’t mind dipping back into. I am not overly critical of myself or my playing, unlike with my job. It’s just for fun.
A gourmand, I am not, but I like what I like. This is peak dad energy, but there are few things more satisfying than mowing my lawn, then looking at my mowed lawn while I grill a steak. I’ve
become something of a nerd about cooking steak, though inflation has limited my ability to indulge my hobby. When it’s in my budget, I inspect juicy cuts of beef behind glass the way a handyman judges the straightness of a two-by-four. I often watch food YouTubers. I’m fascinated by the people who do these weird dry-aged beef experiments like encasing a steak in butter for three months, before proclaiming, “and then this happened!” Spoiler alert: Most of the time, what happened is a culinary abomination. Better your ribeye than mine.
My favorite food YouTuber is Max Miller, who hosts “Tasting History.” He’s ridiculously charming and a great reporter at heart. He does his own research, rather than mindlessly regurgitating Wikipedia. Miller’s series on homefront cooking during World War II is simply outstanding. He makes a strong case that food history is human history.
These are some of the self-care methods I recommend. They are not cures for unhappiness. But I can’t do without them. I’d love to know what you do for self-care and what gives you peace amid life's pressures. Drop me a line: dan@appenmedia. com. I may include some of your routines in next year’s Mental Health Awareness month column.
I remain your humble and grateful community news editor.
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