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Local canoers aim for Olympic gold, follow fathers' steps

Submitted by Matt Pearl, 11Alive Reporter
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 8:54am

ATLANTA -- Two local canoers have gotten close to qualifying for the U.S. Olympic team, and they're continuing a family tradition in the process.

Nowadays, Eric Hurd of Woodstock and Jeff Larimer of Marietta are Olympic hopefuls, a paddling duo in the whitewater slalom canoe. 

But when they were younger, they learned to paddle along the Chattahoochee River, under the tutelage of two one-time teammates: their fathers.

"The coolest part of it for me is seeing everything come full circle," Mike Hurd said.

The international success of the two sons began with the camaraderie of the two fathers, Mike Hurd and Mike Larimer.

Technically, you could say it began with a movie.

"I got into whitewater after watching the movie Deliverance," Mike Hurd said.

That movie, of course, was filmed in North Georgia. It made Mike Hurd want to canoe; not long after, Hurd met future U.S. teammate Mike Larimer.

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Good news from Cherokee schools: Spring 2012, Volume 2

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 7:38am
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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. -- There has been too much good news in Cherokee County for one photo gallery this semester!

The spring 2012 edition of "good news" continues here!

See past galleries: Spring 2012, Volume 1 |...

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Teachers Retire with 118 Years Combined Experience

Submitted by Gary Parkes, Community Blogger
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 6:50am
Teachers Retire with 118 Years Combined Experience

Carmel Elementary School will say goodbye to several retiring staff members at the end of this month as these ladies start their next chapter in life.  The four retiring teachers have a combined 118 years of experience between them.  Last week, the retiring staff members celebrated this milestone with many current and former colleagues, family, and friends. Carmel student reporters interviewed the retiring teachers about their history, what they like best about teaching, what their retirement plans are, and more.

 

Ms. Suzanne Hay by Student Reporter Emily Kozlowski

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Students recognized by Woodstock-Midday Optimist Club

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:44pm

WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- Two students from River Ridge High School were selected by the Woodstock-Midday Optimist Club for their excellence in sports and academia. 

The students are Parker Nayman, a junior and Steven Spear, a sophomore. 

Parker is a cheerleader, basketball player and track athlete; and on the basketball team, she is the second leading scorer. She was selected for the 7AA All-Region Second Team and holds the school record in the 400 with a time of 65 seconds. 

Steve participating on, both, the football and basketball teams. He leads basketball team in assists and steals and was named to the All-County First Team. He, also, plays the quarterback role for their 8-2 Football team. 

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Stevi B's Ultimate Pizza Buffet Nominated for Partner in Education Award

Submitted by Gary Parkes, Community Blogger
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:49am
Stevi B's Ultimate Pizza Buffet Nominated for Partner in Education Award

WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- Stevi B's Ultimate Pizza Buffet was recognized by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce at their annual Partners in Education Breakfast on May 3rd.  The Partners in Education program pairs local businesses in the community with local Cherokee County schools.  Stevi B's has two Cherokee County locations and both were nominated as Partner of the Year for all the support they give their partner schools.

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A Luau Celebration for Teacher Appreciation Week

Submitted by Gary Parkes, Community Blogger
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 7:52am
Brandy May

WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- The week of May 7-11 was a busy one for Carmel Elementary School PTA as volunteers worked tirelessly to put together a special week for National PTA's Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week.  Brandy May, Chairperson of the Staff Appreciation committee organized the week with the theme, “MAHALO ... THANK YOU!” to show the staff how much they are appreciated. The week before the event, multi-colored...

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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 7:46am

 

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