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Local canoers aim for Olympic gold, follow fathers' steps

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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Teachers Retire with 118 Years Combined Experience

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

Students recognized by Woodstock-Midday Optimist Club

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

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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