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WHAT’S INSIDE

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May/June 2015 Volume 10, Issue 3

departments

EDITORIAL STAFF

8 SPICE Salt Factory opens with fanfare

DIRECTOR OF MAGAZINES Mark Wallace Maguire

34 HOME Color trends for the year

LAYOUT AND DESIGN

features

Stacey L. Evans, Mark Wallace Maguire

CONTRIBUTORS

14 INTO THE WOODS We scout out some of the best camping spots in the area 20 SPECTACULAR SUMMER Activities and events to make lasting memories with your child while school’s out

Carla Barnes, Joan Durbin, Stacey L. Evans, Meredith Pruden, Therra C. Gwyn

PHOTOGRAPHY

in every issue FROM THE DIRECTOR

26 DIY PARTY TIME Get crafty and creative with decor, games and more

HIGHLIGHTS

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36 WORD OF MOUTH-WATERING Acworth’s best kept secret Dogwood Terrace delivers with every bite

REFLECTIONS

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Shanda Crowe, Jennifer Carter

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT Marty Sacks

PROOFREADER Whitney Betts

ADVERTISING STAFF

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ON THE COVER: Lauren (12), Ian (10), Preston (6), and Julian (5) McCreary at Red Top Mountain State Park. Find the story on page 14.

Photo by Shanda Crowe

ADVERTISING MANAGER Kim Fowler

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Tara Guest

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Paula Milton, Liz Ridley, Becky Optiz Renee Addison

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Afterglow Spa 39 Aqua Guard Basements 45 Bedoe’s Bar & Grille 39 Big Canoe Tour of Homes 16 Canton Festival of the Arts 46 Canton Gymnastics Academy 24 Canton Tire and Wheel 30 Cherokee Charter Academy 41 Cherokee Chorale 48 Cherokee County Arts Council 42 Cherokee County Farm Bureau 38 Cherokee Summer Camps 23 City of Canton Farmers Market 44 City of Canton Summer events 22 Darby Funeral Home 6 Decorating Den 35 Dixie Speedway 29 East Cobb Quilters Guild 10 Eden’s Keepers 18 Estes Earthworks 49 Falany Performaning Arts Center at Reinhardt University 47 Fowler Electric 42 Foxtale Book Shoppe 24 Frosty Frog Creamery & Café 11 Giddeons Automotive 38

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Guardian Angels 6 Jake’s Produce & Cannery 5 Life University 25 Main Street Canton 19 Main Street Woodstock 13 Milestone’s 40 NH Vascular Surgery 7 NHC Surgical Associates 17 Northside Hospital - Cherokee 51 Perimeter North Family Medicine 12 Permanent Makeup by Susan 47 Pinnacle Orthopaedics 3 Plastic Surgery Center of The South 28 Primrose School of Woodstock East 30 Repair Barn 45 Salon • Spa Venessa 32 Skin Cancer Specialist 31 Sosebee Funeral Home 52 Sundance Pressure & Seal 16 Superior Plumbing 18 Superior Plumbing 33 Three Sisters Gifts & Home Accents 11 Wellstar 2 Willows Gift Shop 32 Winchester Wood Fire Grill 10

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Beth Poirer, Jennifer Hall, Carlos Navarrete

PRODUCTION CREATIVE DIRECTOR Leigh Hall

CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Dave Gossett

EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER Otis Brumby IIl

GENERAL MANAGER Lee B. Garrett

V.P. ADVERTISING Wade Stephens INFORMATION Cherokee Life is published six times a year by the Cherokee Tribune and distributed to more than 20,000 homes and businesses.

To subscribe, email circulation@ cherokeelifemagazine.com or call 770.795.5001 To advertise, contact Kim Fowler at 770.795.3068 Please send all editorial correspondence to mmaguire@cherokeelifemagazine.com

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FROM THE DIRECTOR

Summertime, movies and Bond, slightly-censored James Bond I might be the only father in America who hasn’t seen the movie “Frozen.”

And I can state quite honestly I haven’t even heard the song “Let it Go.” I’ve heard the movie and song referenced, but through some strange vortex in the space-time continuum, I have been spared the songs that parents I know say make them a tad loony.

And the vortex I inhabit is because of having two sons who have little interest in princesses or ice skating, or whatever else that movie is about.

If this sounds smug, I should apologize, but I will take my small victories where I can these days.

That said, I haven’t been safe from all childhood movies and their accompanying soundtracks. For much of 2013 and 2014, I heard the “Lego” theme song, “Everything is Awesome” over and over. And over and over.

Again and again.

However, in the past several months, my oldest son Patrick, turning 9 this month, is entering a new phase of movies focused strictly on action and adventure. (My youngest – at 7 - still doesn’t have the attention span for a complete movie).

Granted, Patrick and I have always enjoyed the “Star Wars” movies and their endless spinoffs. I even tried to tempt him to “Star Trek,” perhaps to whet his science appetite. But, like his dad, he prefers Darth Vader to dark matter and Kenobi to Kirk. He also said he couldn’t take a spaceship that looks like a dinner plate with two cell phones attached seriously. I tend to agree. No offense to The Enterprise, trekkies.

His words, not mine.

So, with the science fiction genre on his radar, he was ready to explore more films with action and less with cartoons. We enjoyed the usual sword and bows and arrows films such as “Troy” and “King Arthur” – pieces not too gory, and with somewhat of a story and the occasional moral compass. But, then Mr. Bond, James, that is, walked into the picture.

Patrick had seen a few scenes from Bond movies here and there and, like most boys his age, loved the gadgets, the action, the larger-than-life villains and the overall smoothness of 007.

When he discovered in January that NetFlix was withdrawing their James Bond films, we went on a binge watching fest.

I was pepped to show him my two favorite Bond movies, “Goldfinger” and “Skyfall.” I also steeled myself to suffer through a fit of beyond-average-Bond hijinks during the Roger Moore period and I even gained a new respect for the dark Bond, Timothy Dalton.

It was fun introducing Patrick to the great Bond villains, pointing out to him how Bond was always polite, even when deadly, how he possessed an unparalleled wit and, of course, admiring the great gadgets he had.

I also discovered, watching Bond with a 9-year-old provides a few challenges, mainly the “cuddle scenes” as I call them. You know when Bond and one of his, shall we say, “lady friends,” have an embrace per se. That was when I learned to quickly fast-forward through these scenes, explaining to Patrick, “This is a really boring scene, they just cuddle and hug and talk about dresses.”

Of course, I had forgotten how many “cuddle scenes” old rascally James had in each movie. Goodness. Fast-forwarding actually shortened each movie by about 20 minutes. I would almost feel guilty, but, then again, my father took me to the theater to see James Bond movies – and he was a Baptist minister.

The good news is that through the years Bond has become less promiscuous since Daniel Craig took over the role and the female characters tend to get portrayed in a stronger light, especially with the grand Dame Judi Dench as M. That all bodes well for me, of course. The next Bond movie, “Spectre” is slated to hit the theaters later this year.

I hope to take Patrick. In the theater, though, there is no way to fast-forward any racy scenes.

I reckon I’ll have to use my hands. As they said in “Skyfall,” “Some times the old ways are the best ones.”

Best, Mark Wallace Maguire

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news & noteworthy [letters]

[things we love]

Keeping us in the best light

Lighting up the night

Dear Director, Congratulations on a first ten years producing Cherokee Life. It is indeed a top rate, upscale local magazine. We are put in our best light. Thank you!

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news & noteworthy [father’s day ideas]

ENTER THE DRAGON

Take a tour Does your dad like craft beer with a local flavor?

How about taking him on a tour to Reformation Brewery in Woodstock.

The tour includes souvenir glasses and tasting tickets.

The brews vary by season and last about 20 minutes.

If a family member doesn’t drink, they can bring non-alcoholic beverages with them.

You can contact the brewery for more information on seasonal beers and other details.

Information: www.reformationbrewery.com (678) 341-0828 500 Arnold Mill Way Woodstock, GA 30188

BBQ Dragon $59.95 Available at local stores and at www.bbqdragon.com The BBQ Dragon is a fire-starting tool that starts charcoal faster than a chimney without using lighter fluid. It controls the heat of grills and smokers, revives smoldering fires, and heats ceramic cookers to pizza-cooking temps in just minutes. It works by blowing large amounts of low-velocity, cool air at fires, providing them with more oxygen so they burn hotter and faster. It’s cordless, handsfree, and portable so you can use it tailgating and camping or at the beach. It works for grills, smokers, fire pits, fireplaces, wood stoves and more.

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A feast of

flavor at Salt Factory Pub

By Joan Durbin

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Photography by Shanda Crowe

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Above, crispy rainbow trout served atop a local andouille hash and crisp green beans then covered with a creamy, Creole crawfish monica at Salt Factory Pub. Below left, Bayou rubbed chicken, andouille sausage, charred corn, wilted spinach and sharp cheddar fill the Louisiana Eggrolls served with a Creole honey mustard and paired with the high gravity stout Dragon’s Milk. Below right, Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps featuring grilled beef and colorful bell peppers flavored with mint, basil and red onions, in a soy chili sauce served with bibb lettuce and cilantro.

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One of Woodstock Main Street's newest players, the Salt Factory Pub, was riding a wave of excited anticipation even before it opened its doors in late March.

“As soon as the signs went up, we had people coming

here to see what was going on. They’d hear about what was coming and tell us to hurry up and open,” said Executive Chef Raja Warfield with a grin.

“Some even drove to Alpharetta to check out what we had to offer and came back saying they loved it.”

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It’s the third Salt Factory in seven years to sprout in the northern ‘burbs. The first, on Roswell’s historic Canton Street, was soon followed by the one in Alpharetta.

Co-owner Hicham Azhari, who with partner Fikret Kovac owns Salt’s corporate parent, F & H Food Trading Co., said he had always wanted to have a restaurant in Woodstock.

“I began looking for space there around 2005, but finances just didn’t come together,” he said. Instead, he and Kovac went to Roswell to found their fleet of eateries, which now includes Little Alley Steak and the 1920 Tavern, also on Canton Street.

When the partners decided to plant their flag outside North Fulton for the first time, Woodstock’s quaint Main Street seemed a natural fit. At 4,300 square feet, the new location is more spacious than either of the other Salt locations, with room for 240 patrons, including patio seating.

Both valet and self-parking are available.

Inside, all the elements that make up the Salt charm are in place. Gas pipe chandeliers dangle clear globes with halogen bulbs over tables, and curlicue halogen lights in openwork metal cages hang from the exposed beams.

Bricks from an English pub form walls adorned with big rolls of kitchen paper and oversized chalkboards with the menu items.

A finished, textured concrete floor, dark plum-colored tufted banquettes, oak and cedar tables, reclaimed wood and a 10-foot rococo-inspired mirror behind the bar all contribute to the pub ambiance.

Overseen by F & H’s Culinary Director Robert McDonough and executed by Warfield, the new Woodstock location’s menu follows the wildly popular Salt concept.

Dishes such as Prince Edward Island mussels are a Salt signature. The sauce of roasted garlic, chipotle, cilantro, tomato, white wine and a squeeze of lime nicely enhances the shellfish.

Fresh oysters can be enjoyed any of four ways — chargrilled with andouille sausage, Tabasco and Parmesan; Rockefeller with bacon, spinach and a touch of Pernod; fried with Cajun remoulade; and on the half shell with tart mignonette, house cocktail sauce and fresh grated horseradish.

House oysters, from Virginia’s James River, are pleasingly briny and full flavored. The boutique oysters generally are sourced from east coast locations from as far north as Canada.

Also on the starters list, chicken seasoned the bayou way joins andouille, charred corn, spinach, sharp cheddar, and Creole honey mustard in filling Louisiana eggrolls.

A delightfully unctuous Seven Onions Soup gets surprising depth of flavor from white, yellow, red and Vidalia onions, shallot, garlic and chives gently cooked in chicken stock, cream and sherry.

Of course there are several salads, each with its own twist. The house salad, for example, has watercress, mesclun, hearts of palm, grape tomatoes, radish, buttermilk herb dressing and a goat cheese crostini. Grilled chicken, salmon or shrimp can be added for an extra charge.

It’s also hard to go wrong with a salad of fresh kale, radicchio, shallots, toasted sliced almonds, pecorino cheese and golden raisins dressed in sweet yet tangy lemon vinaigrette.

It’s a bright, clean-tasting mélange.

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Thinking about something more substantial? You are going to want one of the Salt Factory burgers. Trust me on this. Meats by Linz, a respected Chicago purveyor, furnishes the USDA prime beef that Salt grinds for its burgers.

“I don’t stint on quality. I never have and never will,” Azhari affirmed. In fact, all Salt Factories soon will be using beef exclusively from this source, he said.

On the entrée side of the bill of fare, beef lovers will be thrilled with Salt’s marinated hanger steak or twin filets au poivre. Blood-orange glazed salmon, BBQ shrimp and grits, slow braised pork shank and a delectable chicken pot pie also are standouts in a field of excellent choices.

In addition to a well-chosen wine list and full bar, Azhari has assembled a comprehensive offering of craft beers and brews for local and regional breweries, with two dozen on draught.

The whiskey list is staggering, containing more than 110 bourbons and scotches. The crown jewel may be Pappy Van Winkle, an extremely hard to find spirit that here is available in both its 10- and 23-year-old iterations.

Executive chef Raja Warfield with the London Broil atop cheesy cheddar potato puree then capped with crispy onion rings. Right, the restaurant has a very relaxing pub ambience.

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By Meredith Pruden Photography by Shanda Crowe

Camping’s HIDDEN GEMS Fresh air, roaring campfires and time well spent with family and friends. There’s just something about getting back to nature that reinvigorates the soul and renews the spirit. Here in the foothills, residents don’t have to look very far to find a prime location for a bit of good, old-fashioned outdoor recreation. Whether you want a drive-up (front country car camping), hike-in (back country backpacking) or truly primitive (impacted area) style experience, there’s a little something for everyone in and around Cherokee.

Grab your tent, and let’s go camping!

Bottom right, Canton residents Lauren, 12, Julian, 5, Ian, 10, and Preston McCreary, 6, at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville.

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CAR CAMPING IN CHEROKEE Inside county lines, along the banks of Lake Allatoona, lies a car camper’s paradise. These campgrounds, managed by private companies on Army Corps of Engineers land, are perfect for families with kids or anyone new to camping. They feature lakeside beaches, playgrounds, fire rings, handicap accessible sites and facilities, boat ramps and electric and water hookups at most campsites. Think of them as rustic hotels. >>With 151 sites, Sweetwater Creek is the largest of the Army Corps campgrounds located around the lake.

Site #3 is our top pick for a premium waterfront locale with a little more room to breathe. >>Smaller than Sweetwater, with 74 campsites, Victoria is the ideal next step for folks newly acclimating to life in the woods. Check out site #51 for a more spacious premium waterfront location. >>Payne is smaller still, with 57 reservable campsites on the Acworth side of Lake Allatoona. Try on the tent-only site #53 for size before moving to a more backcountry experience. >>All campgrounds on Army Corps of Engineers land around Lake Allatoona offer online reservations at http://www.recreation.gov.

Lauren and Ian McCreary at Red Top Mountain State Park.

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BACK COUNTRY CLOSE TO HOME In neighboring Bartow County, while there are still plenty of car camping options, the array of camping locations becomes a bit more back country for the more adventurous outdoorsman.

Red Top Mountain State Park Red Top straddles the Bartow-Cherokee line and boasts 92 lakeside, reservable campsites and one pioneer camp perfect for large groups (where we shot our cover). Of these, 52 are tent only, walk-in sites that are so remote and quiet, you may just think you’ve hiked and gone to Heaven. But, why stop there when Red Top has 15 sprawling miles of hiking trails for you to explore?! Make a reservation at http:// gastateparks.org, but remember tent only, walk-in sites are not site specific because the scenic beauty isn’t marred by those pesky concrete tent pads. Simply pitch that tent anywhere there’s a flat spot of land large enough — just be sure to move the pinecones first!

Upper Stamp Creek Located in the Pine Log Wildlife Management area situated just past the Cherokee line into Bartow County, Upper Stamp Creek has only 20 available lakeside campsites. Eighteen of them are totally front country, but there are two sites you have to see to believe. Sites #19 and 20 are back country wonders close enough to the lake for a quick dip and far enough from all those suburbanites to make you feel like you’ve traveled much farther north on your excursion. Locals also have been back country camping up and down the river near here for generations, but it’s not entirely legal, so do so at your own risk!

Reservations for legal camping at http://www.recreation.gov.

Lauren McCreary at Red Top Mountain State Park.

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PRIMITIVE LOCALES WORTH THE TRIP If you’ve got a tank of gas and don’t mind a short road trip (read under two hours), the Blue Ridge Mountains provide the kind of scenic backdrop primitive campers dream about.

Cloudland Canyon It’s been called, “hauntingly beautiful,” “rugged” and “mystical” by hikers for decades, which is what makes Cloudland Canyon a true hidden gem in the Georgia State Park system. Cherokee residents can get to this scenic park on the Western edge of Lookout Mountain in just over an hour and spend the rest of the weekend exploring the 3,400+ acre park from their home base at one of 30 walk-in campsites or 13 primitive back country sites (the West Rim is less populated). Be sure to check out the many waterfalls on the property or sign up for a caving adventure you won’t soon forget. Reservations at http://gastateparks.org.

The beauty of living in Cherokee County is its proximity to some truly breathtaking geological wonders. Get in touch with your inner Lewis and Clark and blaze your own trail to a hidden gem. Just be sure to avail yourself of camping rules in the area. For example, camping is only permitted at designated campgrounds on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property (like that around Lake Allatoona).

Lauren and Ian McCreary clown around at the camp site.

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SUMMER Things to do with the kids outdoors in Cherokee

Woodstock Spring Festival in the Park at City Center 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, 30188

May16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Children and adults will have a blast while supporting a good cause at the annual Woodstock Public Safety Foundation Spring Festival. Events include a “Hustle for Heroes” 5K race at First Baptist Woodstock (register at www.active.com). The kid’s zone will be heaven for energetic kids; activities include moonwalks, games, a rock climbing wall, bungee ride, monster water balls and more. In addition, police cars and fire trucks will be on display for curious children to explore. Also on tap are police k-9 demos, arts and craft vendors, a DJ, and live music. The event benefits

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the many different projects of the Foundation and Woodstock Police and Fire Departments.

Canton Festival of the Arts 94 North St., Canton, 30114

May 16 and 17 The creative child will blossom at Canton’s Festival of the Arts. Your little one may discover a new talent or passion at The Interactive Children’s Experience, which will have hands on art activities including mural painting, photography, drawing, dance, drama and more. Even the not-so-artistically-inclined may find a new interest. In addition to the Artist’s Market featuring over 75 exhibitors, the festival will have a section devoted to gardening, sustainability, incorporating na-

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http://cherokeearts.org/festival; 770.704.6244

Horseback riding, target and skeet shooting, fishing and more

Splash Pad at Cline Park

Humberland Guest Ranch Waleska, 30183

704 Bartow St., Waleska Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting May 23 No child’s summer is complete without water activities, and The Splash Pad at Cline Park in Waleska is a great place for all ages to soak up the fun. The park has three 10- to 12-foot fountains, eight water jets that shoot up from the cement base and other kid-friendly water features. Watch your kids have a blast or get involved and chase them through the sprinklers. Cline Park also has a playground and walking track. The splash pad is available for rent for private parties from 5 to 7 p.m.

770.479.7895; info@humberland.com; www.humberland.com

ture into your life and all things green. Food vendors, a beer garden and live music round out the event.

Aquatic Center at 678.880.4760

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Summer is meant for adventure and outdoors, and you can get a variety of experiences at Humberland Guest Ranch in Waleska. The ranch has access to trails running through approximately 14,000 acres of the Pinelog Mountain area. For horseback riding, trained horses will carry your family through the scenic hills of the Southern Appalachians. The five-acre lake has bass, bream, shellcracker, catfish, and trout. Archery and skeet lessons are available separately, or part of an overnight stay package.

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Sailing lessons Kingdom Yachts Sailing Club 2015 Lake Arrowhead Dr., Waleska 770.479.6500; http://kyscboathouse.com/booking-page

Pioneer Days

at Tanglewood Farm 171 Tanglewood Drive, Canton, 30115 770.667.6464; www.tanglewoodfarmminiatures.com Put on your boots and head to Tanglewood Farm in Canton for pint-sized fun during its Pioneer Days celebration. Throughout May, the miniature animal farm will have sheep-shearing and other activities to celebrate the spirit of the pioneers. Spend the day interacting with the more than 150 miniature farm animals and watch wool make the transition from the sheep and alpacas to yarn after it’s placed on the spinning wheel. (Call ahead for the daily shearing schedule.) In addition, families can pan for gold and arrowheads in Tanglewood’s Wild West Town.

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Kids are out of school, but that doesn’t mean education has to stop.

Learn a new skill with your child this summer: sailing. In addition to providing an unforgettable experience, the activity may also help build confidence. Through Kingdom Yachts Sailing Club in Waleska, you can get certified American Sailing Association small boat lessons (12 hours of semi-private lessons) or take a clinic, which is a mini 30-minute lesson with the instructor on the boat at Lake Arrowhead.

Prefer an easygoing fun day on the water instead? KYSC also rents boats and gives boat rides.

The Atlanta Yacht Club in Acworth also has lessons for children and teenagers, held at Lake Allatoona. The Junior Sailing Program is for sailors from 6 to 18 years old. The Learn to SAIL classes for ages 6 and up will teach the parts of the boat, how to rig and launch, basic skills, sailing terms and more. It is a combination of shore sessions and on the water sailing.

Check the website for class schedules and prerequisites (Such as: Student must be able to swim without a life jacket and be comfortable in and around lake water).

The Atlanta Yacht Club also has a Learn to RACE program for ages 6 and up. The classes are for young sailors who are ready to move beyond basic sailing by learning early racing skills, sailing terms, knots, safety, and the rules of racing. There will be drills, short races, plus a mix of shore sessions covering rigging, race course descriptions, boat handling, sail trim, and racing flags/signals. Check the site for times and prerequisites.

Parents must be willing to assist in supervision of kids on and off the water for both clinics.

Atlanta Yacht Club Information: www.atlantayachtclub.org

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Holly Springs 5K and Fun Run May 23 at 8 a.m.

Begins at Holly Springs Elementary School and ends at Barrett Memorial Park. The Fun Run is two laps around the park trail.

770.345.5536 Encourage fitness and share in an activity that’s invigorating and rewarding by participating in the Holly Springs 5K. The run starts at Holly Springs Elementary School and concludes at Barrett Memorial Park. The Fun Run route (for runners 12 and under) is two laps around the Barrett Memorial Park track. T-Shirts and awards will be presented.

Kayak or canoe on the Etowah in Cherokee County

Bond over a shared experience in the great outdoors. Rent a kayak, canoe or raft from local outfitters and explore one of the nation’s most biologically diverse rivers, The Etowah River Water Trail, which winds from East Cherokee Drive to Canton.

Cherokee’s 16-miles stretch of the river has six Native American fish weirs and is mostly calm, but occasionally quickens its pace over small shoals. It is suitable for novice paddlers.

Launch Site: Access to the river is on the north side of the river opposite the Pilgrim’s Pride plant at Gober Beach, located off Ga. 5 near Ball Ground. There is no developed launch or parking area, but a gentle slope to the river and wide sandbar.

Directions: From Exit 24 on I-575 north of Canton, go south on Airport Road 0.5 mile to Ga. 5. Turn left on Ga. 5 and proceed 1 mile to East Cherokee Drive on right. Turn right and proceed 0.8 mile to river and launch area on left.

Length: 16 Miles (East Cherokee Drive to Boling Park) Class: I Time: 7-10 hours Prefer to go with the experienced paddlers? Join one of Coosa River Basin Initiative’s guided tours: Fish Weir Paddle in Cherokee County is May 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is required. Register and reserve your rental boat at www.coosa.org/events/paddle-trips.

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Wing & Rock Fest at Woodstock City Park 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, 30188 www.wingandrockfest.com

May 30 from noon to 10 p.m., May 31 from noon to 6 p.m.

The food and music event is the third largest wing fest in the country featuring some of the area’s best-tasting chicken wings from local restaurants and bars. Kid attractions include inflatables, rides, face painting and more, as well as local teen bands performing on the gazebo stage.

Attendees get to vote for their favorite wing to win The People’s Choice Award. There will also be a wing-eating contest.

Try a new activity in the park

Check out local parks that have more than the typical playgrounds or fields. Try something new or develop skills in a fun activity. Head to Boling Park for racquet ball courts, Sequoyah Park for disc golf, Waleska Park for batting cages or JJ Biello Park for a rock climbing wall (small size for children only).

Sequoyah Park: 7000 Vaughn Rd., Canton, GA 30115 Waleska Park: 150 Ballfield Rd., Waleska, GA 30183 Boling Park: 2525 Ridge Road, Canton, Ga 30114 The Valley at JJ Biello Park: 250 Brooke Blvd, Woodstock

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Aloha Y’all

Another school year is in the books and summer is almost upon us. What better way to celebrate the most relaxed season of them all than a backyard pool party?! Invite your friends, invite your family, invite the neighbors and don’t worry if you don’t have an in-ground pool out your patio door because there are plenty of DIY ways to turn your lawn into a tropical oasis fit for bathing suits and flip flops.

We’ve crafted an aloha summer for under $200 (food and all), and you can do it too!

From invitations and games to decor and food, these simple projects give your guests a party to remember — and let you keep your cool to boot!

By Meredith Pruden * Photography by Shanda Crowe

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Above, the summer party table display. Food includes Sea Cucumber Dip, below left, and octopus-shaped Beach Blondies, bottom right.

Top right, Addison Thomas plays beach skeeball. Bottom middle, Addison demonstrates the water balloon pi単ata game.

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Tr op ica l Pa r a s ol Wr ea t h Who said the holidays are the only time to have a wreath on your door! Greet your guests at the front door (or fence gate) with this colorful parasol wreath.

This is a great place to use that leftover scrapbook paper to add a “Come on in” or directional sign to your wreath, saving you trips to the door and allowing time to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Total cost: $8 Difficulty level: Beginner

N oo d sicle Invi tes Total cost: $0.45 per invite Difficulty level: Intermediate M AT E R I A L S RPool noodle RScrapbooking paper RPopsicle/craft sticks RSharpie marker OR printed invite RScissors/Exacto knife RHot glue gun RSpray adhesive

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1. Cut a length of noodle to approximately 6 inches.

2. Shave off the 2 outsides of the cut noo-

dle, and trim them into popsicle shapes.

3. Trace the shape of the noodle popsicle shapes onto scrapbooking paper, and cut out your trace.

4. Hot glue all the pieces together in this order: •Sticks to the back of scrapbooking paper •Noodle to sticks and paper (put hot glue on paper NOT noodle to adhere) 5.Trim any excess paper around the edges of your assembled noodsicles.

6. Use spray adhesive to glue the printed invite on, or write invitation in Sharpie marker.

These whimsical “noodsicles” are a great place to set the theme of your aloha summer bash. Choose a noodle in your favorite color (or mix it up with multi colors), and select complementary scrapbooking paper to set that endless summer mood.

DIY TIP: Keep unused bits of scrapbooking paper to make signs for games and accentuate other decor to carry your theme throughout the party. These little touches can make a good decor really great.

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M AT E R I A L S RNoodle RCocktail umbrellas RRibbon RDuct Tape RScissors INSTRUCTIONS

1. Form noodle into wreath

shape, and tape the ends together (noodles are cheaper than wreath forms).

2. Stick cocktail umbrellas into the noodle in a pattern of your choosing.

3. Cut off the pointy ends of umbrellas that may be sticking out (safety glasses recommended).

4. Tie a ribbon of your choosing around the top to hang.

B ea ch B a ll Colu mn s Total cost: $25 Difficulty level: Advanced M AT E R I A L S R12 large beach balls R8 inflatable water rings RQuick dry plastic bonding glue RString or bamboo for wooden support INSTRUCTIONS

1. Inflate all beach balls and rings.

2. Figure out the pattern you want for your columns and lay them out in that order.

3. Glue the beach balls and rings in that order.

4. Secure using string or a wooden support.

These super cute beach ball columns aren’t a difficult project in theory, but you’re going to want some help setting these up. Extra sets of hands are key, and the larger the beach balls, the easier it will be. For the more experienced and adventurous DIYer, you can also try a full beach ball archway — don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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Trop ic a l Paras ol Topi ar y Total cost: $11 Difficulty level: Beginner M AT E R I A L S RCocktail umbrellas RSand bucket RStyrofoam ball and block (in the floral department) RWooden dowel (plain or painted) RSand RKnife INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut the styrofoam block to a size that fits snugly inside of the sand bucket, and set in bucket.

2. Stick the wooden dowel in the top of the styrofoam block.

3. Fill the bucket with sand to cover the styrofoam block.

4. Stick cocktail umbrellas into the styrofoam ball in a pattern of your choosing, leaving a space at the bottom.

5. Stick the completed ball onto the top of the wooden dowel.

These low cost, easy to craft topiaries make for the perfect table centerpiece. We’ve kept it basic here, but you can jazz it up by painting the wooden dowel

to match your theme, or even add a smaller cocktail umbrella and bit of tropical cloth to simulate a beach towel and umbrella. Use them solo (one on each table) or group them in assorted heights (like we did for our food table here) for an eye-catching display.

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GAMES

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Total cost: $10 Difficulty level: Intermediate M AT E R I A L S RSand buckets RPing pong balls RAcrylic paint RPaint brush/sponge RPaper RSharpie marker OR vinyl letters OR printed graphic design RDuct tape RNoodle INSTRUCTIONS

1. Paint ping pong balls to look like beach balls or just in beachy colors to match your theme, and let dry.

2. Make value signs for buckets using Sharpie marker and paper, vinyl lettering machine and paper or printed from graphic design program.

3. Affix signage to buckets

using duct tape 4. Fill bottom of bucket with sand to level on grass surfaces and limit movement.

5. Arrange on lawn in ascending order.

6. Use a noodle for the throw line.

RULES 1. Organize players into a line behind the throw line.

2. Each player takes turns attempting to throw allotted number of ping pong balls into the valued buckets.

3. Keep track of each players point total.

4. After each player has had a turn, the player with the most points wins (have a prize or prizes ready!)

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Be a c h Ba ll C r oq uet Total cost: $14 Difficulty level: Beginner M AT E R I A L S R9 noodles R18 wooden dowels or skewers RBeach Balls (4: 1 for each player) RYard sale stickers RSharpie marker INSTRUCTIONS

1. Set up croquet court in style of your choosing by stabbing 2 wooden dowels into the ground for each noodle.

2. Slide noodles over wooden dowels.

3. Have each player write their initials on a sticker with the marker and adhere to their beach ball.

Addison Thomas plays beach ball croquet.

RULES The object of the game is to advance the balls through the course by kicking them through the noodle wickets in the correct order. The winner is the first person to make it back through the starting wickets. Each player only has one shot per turn— unless a bonus shot is earned by scoring a wicket (going through a wicket) or hitting another ball.

Wa te r Ba ll oo n Pi ña t a Total cost: $8 Difficulty level: Beginner MATERIALS RPack of water balloons RString RPencils, wooden skewers or plastic bat RBandana for blindfold INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fill water balloons using yard hose, and tie them off.

2. Tie string to each balloon.

3. Hang balloons in staggered spacing from a tree or trellis (if you don’t have a tree with lots of branches or trellis, tie a string between two posts or trees and then hang balloons from that).

RULES 1. Organize players into a line.

2. Blindfold the first player, and spin them around 3 times.

3. Give the player the bat, and let them swing for 30 seconds.

4. Repeat with next player in line, and repeat until all balloons are popped.

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Total cost: $14 Difficulty level: Intermediate INGREDIENTS: Butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, salt, vanilla, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, rainbow sprinkles, royal icing, powdered sugar, merange powder, water and food coloring.

S e a Cuc um b e r Di p

Total cost: $4.50 Difficulty level: Beginner INGREDIENTS: 2 large cucumbers, 8 sprigs chopped dill, 1 package cream cheese, mayonnaise and blue food coloring.

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Total cost: $6 Difficulty level: Beginner INGREDIENTS: 2 bags sweet and salty popcorn, white chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles and blue food coloring. (Pictured above).

Full recipes available online at www.CallUsSuzy.com.

ABOUT THE CRAFTERS RLong-time Cherokee Life writer Meredith Pruden loves getting crafty with her friends. She lives in East Cobb with her son, Kaine (17). Find her at pinterest. com/mere13.

RMegan Thomas lives in Canton with her husband, Spence, and their three children: Brady (15), Griffin (11) and Addison (7, and our model for the games).

They also have a son, Cole (18) who is a freshman at Kennesaw State University.

Find her at www.pinterest.com/meg4kids RLesley Jones is a Cobb native who works in medical device sales— preventing cancer by day and getting crafty at night. She lives near the Chattahoochee River corridor in South Cobb with her rag doll cat, Baby. Find her at pinterest. com/buggyjones.

RLesley’s crafty business partner, Kathleen Brown, created all the fun food for our DIY summer pool party. You can find her online at www.CallUsSuzy.com to get the full recipes for Beach Blondies, Sea Cucumber Dip, Fresh Fruit Pops and Pop Popcorn and also on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/callussuzy.

LOCATIONS Special thanks to Woodmont Golf and Country Club in Cherokee for the use of their lush green grass and Vinings Main in Cobb County for the use of their pool. Find Woodmont Golf and Country Club (3105 Gaddis Rd., Canton 30115) online at www.woodmontgolfclub.com, or call them at 770.345.9260. Vinings Main (3621 Vinings Slope SE, Atlanta 30339) is online at www.viningsmain.com, or call them at 770.433.0401.

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Y our guide to home decor trends For 2015, the hot colors in home decor range from yummy ice cream pastels to a few deep, saturated hues.

The pastels include blush, sky blue, vanilla, lilac and pale peach, hues traditionally associated with tropical or desert climes. But they work in northern light, too — just ground them with darker shades like charcoal, chocolate or navy.

Mint and shell pink might seem lightweight or juvenile at first glance, but the way they’re being used gives them some gravitas.

A task lamp; a midcentury-style chair; a bookcase — rendered in one of these hues, a room instantly looks Right Now. Mints to consider include Behr’s Mountain Mint and Pratt and Lambert’s Glacial Green; check out Pratt and Lambert’s Coral Pink and Behr’s Secret Blush for a gentle yet sophisticated soft pink.

Each year, paint companies and color trend gurus assess which hues will be hot in fashion and décor.

Many choose a “color of the year.”

Coral Reef, a vibrant pink-orange, is Sherwin-Williams’ pick. Debra Kling, a New York-based color consultant, thinks it’s a region-specific hue.

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“It feels more suitable for South Beach, the Southwest or the South Pacific,” she says.

Jackie Jordan, color marketing director for Sherwin-Williams, says the color embodies a cheerful approach to design that’s a hallmark of 2015. “From our research, we know people do seek colors and décor that bring back memories of a destination vacation,” she says. “Coral Reef evokes that for people; others just love the color.”

She suggests pairing it with white, black, or floral hues like lush green or deep violet to make it really sing. To calm things down, consider complementary shades of soft gray, driftwood or butter yellow. Patinated brass and medium wood tones would also be pretty accompaniments.

Benjamin Moore has gone with Guilford Green, a soft hue that some decorators and designers see as too pale while others tout its versatility as a “standard, go-to green.”

Framed with crisp white, Guilford Green gives off a pretty, garden-room vibe; add deeper floral tones like peony, daffodil and iris to enhance the botanical feel. Undertones of gray and brown make it a perfect color against just about any wood, creating a restful backdrop for a kitchen, nursery or sunroom, and it’s a good exterior hue, too.

Check out Farrow & Ball’s Breakfast Room Green, a similar shade.

Blues will also be strong this spring in decorative elements and room color, evoking locations as diverse as the South Pacific and the Pacific Northwest. There’s global influence with indigos, while the navies have a preppy complexion. Behr’s Solitude and Vintage Velvet, and Benjamin Moore’s Blue Danube and Harbor Fog are all attractive.

Glidden’s top color for 2015 is a beachy, intense Caribbean Blue.

Another blue getting buzz is Pittsburgh Paint’s color of the year, Blue Paisley. Some designers think it’s pretty but not especially “new,” since it’s been punctuating the popular gray palette for a couple of years now.

Nonetheless, it’s a color with legs. You’ll see it and a deeper teal in accessories and textiles, and as accents on smaller furniture pieces. It can lend a midcentury aesthetic to trim upholstery and woods like pecan and walnut that speak to retro style but also reference classic taste.

Color giant Pantone has deemed Marsala its color of the year. New York designer Elaine Griffin is delighted: “I think it’s a winner. Red is a color that we haven’t seen in a while. In this interpretation as a deepish wine hue, it’s both fresh-looking and sophisticated, and pairs stylishly with the new neutrals of gray, smoky teal and black.”

- from wire reports Cherokee Life May/June 2015

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By Meredith Pruden Photography by Shanda Crowe

Acworth’s Best-Kept Secret

revealed

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The Dogwood Terrace’s Georgia Pecan Chicken featuring a tender pecan-encrusted chicken breast drizzled with whole grain honey mustard sauce and served over mashed sweet potatoes creates a savory nod to Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole, which is then balanced with a side of mixed veggies.

Opposite page: Chef Steve Moughalian.

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Just beyond the main drag of historic downtown Acworth lies an eclectic modern American eatery affectionately known as the best kept secret in Lake City. Since 2009, Dogwood Terrace has been serving up a little bit of heaven on a plate to those in the know and racking up quite a word of mouth following along the way.

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Owner and Kennesaw resident Darlene Knight, who has owned Serendipity House next door for 20 years, first moved to the area in 1995 when Acworth had more vacant storefronts than it had much else. Today, she said, the city has become a wonderful little restaurant mecca and a true shopping destination.

“We’re blessed with all the offerings in Acworth today,” Knight said. “It’s a great improvement, and we’re proud to be a part of it.”

And proud she should be. From the eco-friendly barn-like decor, designed to complement the preeminent Victorian architecture of the surrounding neighborhood and featuring nuanced details like a vaulted yellow pine ceiling with hand hewn beams, fireplaces made from native Elberton granite and a bar handcrafted by a local artisan, to the award-winning made-from-scratch menu items, every facet of Dogwood Terrace has been thoughtfully handcrafted down to the smallest subtlety.

Whether for catering, lunch, dinner or even Sunday brunch, where Knight is fond of saying, “If you come to Sunday brunch, mama won’t have to cook the rest of the day,” guests are always warmly welcomed and served in a comfortable atmosphere where the food is, appropriately, the star.

Start your meal off on the right foot with chef Steve Moughalian’s light and crispy House-Made Potato Chips. Topped with creamy, chunky blue cheese dressing, chives and sweet balsamic syrup before being garnished with South African piquanté peppers, this savory sweet appetizer is made for sharing with the table. Word of warning: If you choose to eat it solo and let yourself get carried away to the bottom of the plate, it may spoil your appetite for dinner!

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Above, a warm, house-made round of carrot cake coated with cream cheese frosting and topped with chopped pecans.

And you really don’t want to miss the award-winning entrées, of which there are several, including the Georgia Pecan Chicken — 2013 Taste of Acworth Best Entrée winner. It’s a pecan-encrusted chicken breast drizzled with whole grain honey mustard sauce on top of mashed sweet potatoes and served with the veggie of the day. Big enough to split, this tender, nutty, sauced-just-right dish, a favorite amongst regulars, simply screams Georgia grown and is sure to have you coming back for more time and again.

But, be sure to save room for the literal icing on the cake.

Another award-winner, this time a Taste of Kennesaw Best Dessert, the warm, airy carrot cake with slices of real, fresh carrot and topped with light, smooth butter cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans is a muffin-shaped, plate-licking showstopper — even if you’re not typically a fan of this quintessentially American sweet treat.

The secret is out! Dogwood Terrace is serving up award-winning cuisine, a soothing, familial vibe and some welcoming down home sensibilities in the heart of historic downtown Acworth.

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ighlights

A closer look at events happening in Cherokee during May and June

Do you have an event? Just email Therra C. Gwyn at WhatsHappeningGa@gmail.com

in on June 13. Pets are allowed; alcohol is not. When and where: May 9, June 13; 7:30 p.m.; The Park at City Center, 103 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock Tickets: FREE EVENT More info: 770.924.0406

WOODSTOCK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES >> This is the 18th season for this wildly popular concert series that begins in May and runs through September every year. Country variety band Savannah Jack starts up the season May 9, with Steve Baskin & Client 9 From Outer Space opening. ZZ Top tribute band Eliminator KC rolls

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE >> The year is 1922 and Millie Dillmount has just moved to exciting New York City from staid Kansas to start her new life where she flaps, taps and Charlestons her way through the Roaring ‘20s. This Jazz Age musical is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical. Based on the 1967 Academy Award-winning film.

New music by Jeanine Tesori. New lyrics by Dick Scanlan. Book by Dick Scanlan and Richard Henry Morris. When and where: May 15- 24; Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2:00 p.m. City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main St. Woodstock Tickets: $11 - $15 More info: 678.494.4251

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Engagements • Weddings • Anniversaries

Miss Anna Catherine Shearouse and Mr. Benjamin Reese Curran were united in marriage on April 5, 2014, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The wedding celebration took place on July 5, 2014, at Staurolite Farm in Brasstown, North Carolina. Mrs. Sarah Shearouse, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Kyrstin Lokkesmoe Jimenez, a childhood friend, read selections chosen by the bride. The beautiful outdoor mountain setting included a dinner and contra dance.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne C. Shearouse of Canton, Georgia. She is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Winburn A. Shearouse of Lakeland and Ocala, Florida, and the late Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. Fife of Marietta, Georgia. The groom is the son of Ms. Charlotte L. Curran of Stuart, Florida, and the late Mr. Benjamin J. Curran of Braintree, Massachusetts. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Widdicombe of Big Timber, Montana, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin J. Curran, Sr. of Weymouth, Massachusetts.

The bride is a graduate of Pacelli High School, Columbus, Georgia, and received a B.A. in Art History from Berry College, Rome, Georgia, a Master of Library Science from North Carolina University, and an A.A. in Historic Preservation from Edgecombe College, Tarboro, North Carolina.

The groom is a graduate of Summit High School, Seattle, Washington, and received a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of New Hampshire, and an M.A. in Historic Preservation from Plymouth State University, Plymouth, New Hampshire.

Mr. and Mrs. Curran are making their home in Aylett, Virginia. Mr. Curran is a Project Manager with Peter Post Restoration, and Mrs. Curran owns Bound To Please Hand Bookbinders, both located in Richmond.

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TREASURE ISLAND >> Classic literature springs onto the stage complete with pirates, adventure and…music!

Family-oriented performance omits much of the violence in Robert Louis Stevenson’s original tale. “PirateFest” activities follows performances. When and where: May 16; 3 & 6 p.m.; Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt University, Waleska, Tickets: $7.50 - $15 More info: 770.720.9167 or boxoffice@reinhardt.edu SPRING FEST WOODSTOCK >> The 4th annual Woodstock Public Safety Foundation Spring Festival fundraiser supports the Woodstock Police and Fire Departments. An early morning “Hustle for Heroes” 5K race happens at First Baptist Church providing a chance, event organizers say, to “legally outrun the police!” Following will be police K-9 demos, live music and the chance for kids to play on fire trucks.

Also onsite: a rock climbing wall, food trucks, bungee ride, arts and crafts vendors. A morning motorcycle run is also planned. When and where: May 16; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; The Park at City Center, 103 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock Tickets: Race entry fees apply.

Raffle tickets support public service depts. $5 game bracelets allows access to fun zone all day. More info: 770.592.6000 BLAIRSVILLE SCOTTISH GAMES & HIGHLAND FESTIVAL >> For one weekend every year it’s all Scotland all the time in the Georgia mountains. There’s two days of events including traditional games like the

caber toss, putting the stone and tossing the sheaf.

Watch border collies herd sheep and falcons swoop down on prey, setters hunt game birds, and Clann Nan Con recreate the feel of early Scottish settlers in Georgia with period clothing and weapons. Kids get to play their own Highland games. There’s also a four-hole mini-golf course, face painting and castle spacewalk.

When and where: June 13 &14; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Meeks Park, 490 Meeks Park Rd., Blairsville Tickets: $10 single day, $15 for weekend. Children 12 and younger admitted free. More info: 877.745.5789 CHEROKEE COUNTY INDIAN FESTIVAL & MOTHER’S DAY POWWOW >> When and where: May 9; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 10; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Boling Park, 1098 Marietta Hwy., Canton. Tickets: Adults (13 years and up) $15; Children (6-12 years old) $5; 5 years and under are free. The powwow and festival will feature: a Native American dance competition; Native American cuisine such as buffalo, gator tail, roasted corn, Pima wraps, Indian frybread and more; Native arts and crafts; Hoop dancers and Aztec dancers; Tipis, wigwam and living Indian village and displays; Northern Plains encampment and a Muscogee Creek settlement; Primitive skills: flint knapping, fire by friction, hide tanning, and archery; Native flute; Yaqui Deer Dance; Train Rides from Wayne’s Train and more kids activities. More info: 770.735.6275; rollingthunder34@ymail.com; www.rthunder.com/26thAnnualCherokeeCoIndianFestivalMothersDayPowwow.htm

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GARDENING’S NEW ETHOS:

Help the planet (and look good too) From the biggest botanical gardens to the smallest backyard plots and terraces, there’s a movement underway to make gardens work harder for the environment.

“It’s no longer enough for a garden to just look pretty. Every garden needs to do more and every garden matters,” said Douglas Tallamy, a professor in the department of entomology and wildlife ecology at the University of Delaware.

Because of global warming and habitat destruction, he said, “today, gardens need to support life, sequester carbon, feed pollinators and manage water. It’s a lot to ask, but it doesn’t have to look messy and it may be the key to our survival.”

For many people who aren’t sure what they can do about climate change, home gardens provide an opportunity to make a palpable difference.

That sense of purpose is creating a change in garden aesthetics, with a more natural look and more emphasis on drought-tolerant and wildlife-friendly plants.

A few specific ways that home gardeners can go easy on the planet: PLANT AN OAK TREE: Oaks sequester lots of carbon, have enormous root systems that help manage water and, according to Tallamy and Darke, are fantastic at supporting wildlife. “There are 557 species of caterpillars in the Mid-Atlantic states, and they’re all bird food. The birds eat all the caterpillars to support their young, so you don’t need to worry about defoliation.”

FEED THE POLLINATORS: Tallamy warns that without pollinators, 80 percent to 90 percent of all plants would be lost, and that gardeners should focus on plants that feed the estimated 4,000 species of native bees. Pollinator-friendly gardens feature a sequence of native flowering plants, so that from April through September something’s always blooming. Mountain mint, sunflowers, native holly, sweet pepper bush and goldenrod are all great for pollinators, Tallamy said. Further west, blazing star and milkweed are good choices. Schleiter said that early spring can be especially tough for bees. For early bloomers, she recommends Lyndera, a native bush with great fall color, and also dogwood.

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MINIMIZE LAWN, CONCRETE AND NON-NATIVE ORNAMENTAL SPECIES: “Around 92 percent of our suburban lots are lawn, and that’s the worst you can do,” Tallamy said, adding that concrete seems to be our “default landscaping” and ornamental Asian plant varieties have little to offer native wildlife.

“In the typical American yard, 80 percent of the plants are from China. That’s not a functioning eco-system,” he said.

Even apartment dwellers can help, by planting native species on roofs and terraces.

Schleiter said: “Really think about the amount of chemical that’s put on our lawns. If you’re not using all of your lawn, just let the grass grow out and maybe put in some native perennials. It all adds up.”

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AVOID PESTICIDES: “If you’re planting a garden for bees and butterflies, don’t use pesticides that will kill bees and butterflies,” warned Schleiter. “It sounds obvious, but people do it all the time. You have to be extra sure that when you buy a plant at the nursery, it hasn’t been sprayed with any pesticides.

Nurseries do it a lot and you need to be extremely careful.”

-By Katherine Roth, Associated Press

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6. From left, Pat and Tom Kearns of Woodstock, with Billy and Julie Peppers of Woodstock. 7. Travis and Michelle Durham of Canton.

8. From left, Commissioner Steve and Diane West of Canton. 9. From left, Kim Hagood of Woodstock, Jennifer and Jason Blakey of Canton. 10. From left, James and Nicole Holmes of Marietta, with Debra Murdock of Canton.

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15. From left, Anne and Christian Kirby of Canton, with Kristen Brooks of Woodstock and Bobby Blount of Canton.

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Historic Preservation Awards

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reflections

BY CARLA BARNES Season five of “Downton Abbey” is over and I am all out of sorts. Somehow the wait between seasons gets longer and longer every year, and I have to seek out other serial dramas to fill my entertainment needs in each interim.

I suspect binge-watching “The Walking Dead” – my husband Doug’s favorite show – is in my future. I have to admit I like the show even though the characters, both alive and undead, do lack party manners when they are dining.

“House of Cards” also is on the list and, of course, “Mad Men.” I could however just plug in my collection of “Downton Abbey” DVDs and watch them all over again. Hours and hours of dressing for dinner, dinner, drama, romance, a visit with Granny, an untimely death, an arrest, travel and repeat.

A co-worker commented that I had an English accent when I greeted him the other morning. I admitted my obsession with the show and that it must be rubbing off on me.

My new DVD set included the CD of “The Music of Downton Abbey.”

My 10-year-old daughter thinks I should play the music every time someone enters my office at work.

The music could coincide with a dramatic facial expression – the “I smelled a fart look” made famous by the character Joey on “Friends.”

As he explained to everyone, “sometimes you need a minute.” The look, which consists of a pause, the raising of one eyebrow and an intense expression, is a staple in dramas. This combined with thematic music can communicate a variety of emotions from the enticing version to draw someone in a little closer to the one that issues the clear warning to expect trouble.

Hitting the “pause” button has been on my mind quite a bit these days and sadly this button is not available at Staples.

You see I suffer from over commitment like all of you. I am like a double order of hash browns at the Waffle House – scattered, smothered, covered, chunked and diced.

I pine to see my hair stylist like someone who is mourning their ex after a breakup. Scheduling our reunion seems impossible as I scan my calendar for openings.

My work email inbox is continuously in the red zone and with each message I get closer to developing post-traumatic

stress disorder. Common signs of PTSD include feeling numb, anger, and irritability. Yes, yes, and yes.

Overworked and underpaid, I searched one evening for funny quotes and cartoons in regards to those who are feeling likewise. I ran across a cartoon by artist John McPherson for Cartoon Stock. The artwork shows an unkempt group of office staff who appear to have been at work so long that most have grown full beards and appear disgruntled from having had too much time with each other under the fluorescent lights. They stare listlessly at the chipper face of a coworker who is addressing them with great enthusiasm.

The caption reads, “I want to thank each of you for coming through in the clutch, putting in some overtime and seeing this project through to completion.”

Under pressure and with no “me” time results of course in walking the aisles of Target on a weeknight alone under the guise of needing to pick up a package of Goldfish crackers. On a recent trip I discovered a thing that they call “filler” amongst the glass containers and bowls. Decorative fillers come in all shapes and sizes – faux lemons, beads, seashells and even wine corks.

“Wine corks?” I said out loud to myself picking up a box. The idea bugged me. Just like collections of matchboxes, wine corks represent memories from special occasions, cool places or events from a person’s life. Are we all so busy that we have to purchase filler?

At some point this to-do list will indeed overtake me. Thank God for a sense of humor as I imagine authorities discovering me covered by a pile of marked up printer proofs, media kits and marketing plans. My hand, claw-like will be clutching my mouse and one of my eyebrow’s contorted upward – a warning to other ambitious marketing professionals who think they can do it all and don’t say “no” often enough.

I will avoid this horrible fate and I will hit that reset button that always seems to be necessary this time of year. I might even start a collection of wine corks.

Mr. Carson, Downton Abbey’s butler, had it right.

“The business of life is the acquisition of memories. In the end, that’s all there is.”

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