Canton magazine
Vol. 2, Issue 2 April/May 2014
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The ULTIMATE Golf Swing
Rec Baseball April - May Calendar Summer Camps Restaurants w/ Outdoor Seating
SpringFever
Easter and Mother’s Day Looks
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So what do you think? Are we finally going to have warmer weather? This April/May issue of Canton Magazine is packed full of spring things: baseball, tennis, golf, seasonal allergy tips, a piece on restaurants with outdoor seating, and another on spring fashions for Easter and Mother’s Day. Our Summer Camp Guide describes a plethora of exciting things for your children to do this summer. It’s time to register now --camps fill up! I promised when we launched this magazine last summer that I would probably make mistakes; and I finally made one! (Only one-ha!) Last issue, in our Restaurant Issue, we listed the Executive Chef at Riverstone Corner Bistro as Michael Farrar, who is the owner. The Chef is actually Matt Rheims. Sorry Matt! The next couple of months involve spring break, graduations, proms, Mother’s Day and Easter. My favorite day of the year is Good Friday, which falls on April 18 this year. I love going to Church, sitting in silence, doing the Stations of the Cross and the Last Words of Christ, and the solemnness of it all. The quietness and the peace of Good Friday really moves me to be ready for the Alleluia of Easter Sunday! Happy Easter Y’all! See you this summer!
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PUBLISHER EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Regina Gulick CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Amanda Turano, Melissa Holder David Lee Caudill COLUMNISTS Bill Barkley, Jennifer Ferrell, Polly Balint, Kali Hawlk, Eric Hill, Amy Pazahanick, Michelle Knapp, Suzanne Taylor, Jeff Smalley, Tracy Coles, Brandi Hackett Eileen Wrobleski, Amy Keating COPY EDITOR Claire Barkley ADVERTISING MANAGERS Sarah Mabal Teri Koviac PHOTOGRAPHERS Darleen Prem Photography Heather Photographers MARKETING CONSULTANT Polly Balint Canton Magazine is published by Simple Concepts Local Marketing 5503 Union Hill Road, Canton 30115 404-606-0797 cantonmag@gmail.com cantonmag.com FB: facebook.com/cantongeorgiamagazine
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What a Girl Wants, Canton
SHOP LOCALLY Easter and Mother’s Day Fashion
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choosing a summer camp
Choosing a Summer Camp
According to research conducted by the National Center for Summer Learning, which is
based at the Johns Hopkins School of Education in Baltimore, Maryland, summer learning loss accounts for about two-thirds of the difference in the likelihood of a student pursuing a college preparatory path in high school. As these findings indicate, keeping children’s brains challenged throughout the summer is crucial, since the lack of learning that occurs during these months has both short-term and long-term consequences. Keeping a child’s day consistent throughout the summer months keeps the brain focused and helps prevent learning losses during the summer. In addition, this can potentially ease the anxiety that often accompanies transitioning into a new classroom or school come fall. Research has shown that programs that have specific learning goals, use learning and developmental standards and are age-appropriate are ideal in preventing summer learning losses. Tips for Choosing a Summer Program: • Choose a program that is based on each child’s interests and natural curiosity – this allows children the opportunity to direct their own learning. • Ask for credentials, experience and training of the teachers/counselors. • Check the health and safety practices of the program. Make sure you are comfortable that the program will be able to handle your child’s unique needs. • Inquire about the daily schedule of the program. Does the program combine songs, stories, exploration, art, physical activities and learning adventures in a safe, nurturing environment? Ask how much freedom a child has to choose activities. • Ask for references.
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SUMMER CgAu iM P de
It’s that time of year when parents begin to plan for the children being home in the summer. Canton and the surrounding area offers a plethora of amazing camps and summer programs to choose from whether you need care for your child all day because of work, or you simply need to plan a couple of weeks of fun. CAMP2COMMUNITY 13450 Cogburn Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004 • www. camp2community.com • A Unique Opportunity for Students with disabilities, Camp2Community is designed to get young students with disabilities to experiment with different roles in their community, homes and schools. We will be exploring new hobbies, building community connections and preparing for their transition into young adulthood. Campers will participate in motivational activities and games specially designed to meet their specific needs; building a scaffold for future learning in core deficit areas and allowing for greater successes in their classrooms, homes and community. See their ad on p47 CHUKKAR FARM “ACTIVITIES ABOUND” Summer Camp • 1140 Liberty Grove Road Alpharetta, GA. 30004 • 770-820-6529 • www.activitiesaboundsummercamp.com • On a 170 acre farm with rolling hills, a large hardwood forest, and a lake to play, create, and to experi-ence the country life as good as it gets just minutes from home. Campers will happily spend the day participating in a variety of sports, art, riding, hiking, fishing, team building, and more. See their ad on p15 CARPENTER’S SHOP CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL Summer Camp • 367 Green Dr., Canton, GA 30114 •
770-720-2333, www.thecarpentershopcanton.com Children will explore and learn through Language Arts, Music, Art, the Bible, Math, Science and PE. Special event days and on-site field trips, breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks included. “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful.” Psalm 139:14. See their ad on p11 CHEROKEE SAFETY TOWN Camps will be at Bascomb Elementary School, 1335 Wyngate Pkwy., Woodstock, GA 30189 • www. cherokeecountysafetytown.org • Cherokee Safety Town is more than just another camp. It teaches safety messages to children enter-ing kindergarten in the Fall. Registration information can be found on their web site. Sponsored by the Cherokee Safe Kids organization and the Cherokee County Council of PTA. See their ad on p21 PINECREST ACADEMY- Summer Camps 955 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041 • www. pinecrestacademy.org • Pinecrest Academy Summer Camps build Virtue, Confidence and Friendship, while teaching new skills in a fun environment. PreK4 through High School. View their online brochure. Football, Soccer, Dra-ma, Video Game Maker, Root, Driver’s Ed, Spanish, Basketball, History, Clay, and
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choosing a summer camp many more camps to choose among! STUDIO 121 • Art Summer Camps 121 Brown St., downtown Canton 30114 • www. thestudio121.com • www.julieErogers.com • Art and Music and Crafts. Local, amazing artist Julie Rogers instructs campers in the arts. 9am - Noon. $135/week. see their ad on p23 CHEROKEE YMCA TRADITIONAL FULL DAY CAMPS www.cherokeeymcaregistration.com www.ymcaatlanta.com 770-345-9622 Choose from a wide variety of full day traditional camps for children of all ages: Discovery Camp (Grades K-1), Explorers Camp (Grades 2-3), Pioneers Camp (Grades 4-5), Jr. Leaders Camp (Grades 6-7), Advanced Leadership Camp (Grades 8-9). At the Cecil B Pruitt YMCA in Canton, they serve children with compassion, patience, skill and respect. CHEROKEE YMCA SPECIALTY FULL DAY CAMPS www.cherokeeymcaregistration.com www.ymcaatlanta.com 770-345-9622 • Choose from a variety of specialty camps including: Swim Camp, Little Jedi Camp, Lego Camp, Sporties for Shorties, Jr. Outdoor Adventure, Splash Camp, Little Princess Camp, Soccer Skills Camp, Sand Artist Activity Camp. At the Cecil B Pruitt YMCA in Canton, they serve children with compassion, patience, skill and respect. YMCA staff believes each child is a unique individual with his/her own rate of devel-opment and their goal is to introduce children to as many new experiences as possible and help each child feel confident and secure in a fun, safe, camp environment. YOU GOTTA HAVE ART Various Convenient Locations throughout North Fulton • www.yougottahaveart-studio.com • 770-6679337 • Weekly Youth Art Camps & Drama Camps and Teen Art Camp during the summer at various schools in North Fulton. Join the fun for one week or more. They will be drawing, painting, exploring during the day, hip hop dancing, cartooning and more. Of course there will be lots of laughing and smiling and just having fun. Their camp is taught by all professional artists. For locations, cost and registration visit their web site. GODDAR SCHOOL SUMMER DAY PROGRAM - Canton/Prominence Point • 310 Prominence Point Pkwy., Canton GA 30114 • 770-720-3003 • www.goddardschool.com • The Summer Program at The Goddard School® provides a fun learning experience for infants to third-graders. Join them May 27th – August 8th with convenient hours for working families and a state-of-the-art learning environment for children of all ages. See their ad on p11 FOREFRONT ARTS: PERFORMANCE CAMPS www.forefrontarts.com/camp, 770-864-3316, info@ forefrontarts.com • Rising 1st grade – Age 14. Boost confidence, develop public speaking skills, make new
friends, and shine onstage! Their camps feature acting, improv, creative play, singing, dancing, designing, and more. Their camp instructors are professional actors. One-week sessions. Two Camp Productions: "How I Became a Pirate" and "Yellow Brick Road: musicals from the Land of Oz." Campers will experi-ence the entire production rehearsal process: auditions to find the perfect role for each student, blocking rehearsals, character development, memorizing lines, music and dance rehearsals, and finally, performing the show for an audience of family and friends! Use code MILTONMAG when you register and receive a $10 off discount for any NEW campers. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Valid through May 1, 2014. See their ad on p47 GODDARD SCHOOL - Woodstock/Hickory Flat area Summer Program • 140 Foster Road, Woodstock, GA 30188 • 770-720-1311 • www.goddardschool.com The Summer Program at The Goddard School® provides a fun learning experience for infants to third-graders. Join them May 27th – August 8th with convenient hours for working families and a state-ofthe-art learning environment for children of all ages. See their ad on p11 ADVENTURES EXPRESS SUMMER DAY CAMP www.crpa.net, Cherokee County Recreation Center Adventures Express offers a wide variety of activities and field trips weekly. Each child will need to bring a lunch and two snacks daily. Lemonade will be provided during in-house days at lunch on-ly. Payment is expected at the time of registration. June 2-August 1 (No camp June 30-July 4), $130 weekly (Siblings are $120 weekly), Ages: 9-12. See their ad on p13 ADVENTURES EXPRESS KINDER CAMP www.crpa.net, Cherokee County Recreation Center Adventures Express Kinder Camp is a new camp offered this year. This camp will be geared towards the younger age group. We will offer a wide variety of activities and field trips weekly. Each child will need to bring a lunch and two snacks daily. Lemonade will be provided during in-house days at lunch only. Payment is expected at the time of registration. June 2-August 1 (No camp June 30-July 4), $130 weekly, (Siblings are $120 weekly); Ages: 5-8. See their ad on p13 ART AND ANIMALS ALL DAY LONG at The Art Barn, www.theartbarn.com 678-319-0286 Help with farm chores like gathering farm fresh eggs from the henhouse, feeding & brushing all of the animals. Time to meet and play with all of the new barnyard buddies as they learn lots neat facts about them. Kids will create with paint, clay, mixed media, drawing and more. Loads of art, loads of fun. Hop a hayride every day. Everybody will have the chance to drive the tractor with Farmer Sue and take a pony ride during the week
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Carpenter ’s Shop Christian Pre-school 2014 • SUMMER CAMPS 367 Green Drive, Canton GA 30114 • www.thecarpentershopcanton.com
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FORTITUDE FARM CAMP 13835 Hopewell Road, Milton, GA 30004, www. facebook.com/fortitudefarms • Summer camp at Fortitude Farm is a fun environment for your child to learn how to interact with and ride horses! At our camp your child will ride daily, we teach beginners and kids with prior experience how to safely interact with horses, properly tack-up and prepare a horse for riding, everyday horse care, hours of interactive riding per day, team-building exercises, arts & crafts (creative learning about horses, and horse games (on and off of the horse). Contact Abbey Holder for more information. AM-Holder1239@aol.com. FOREFRONT ARTS: CREATIVE DRAMATICS CAMPS • www.forefrontarts.com/camp, 770-864-3316, info@ forefrontarts.com• Boost confidence, develop public speaking skills, make new friends, and shine onstage! Their camps feature acting, improv, creative play, singing, dancing, designing, and more. Their camp
instructors are professional actors. Ages Pre-3-K. Their smallest performers can take part in an exciting half-day camp. One-week sessions. Each day they'll do warm-ups, play theatre games, make up stories, sing and dance to music, create costumes and props for the show, and practice for their big performance! Use code MILTONMAG when you register and receive a $10 off discount for any NEW campers. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Valid through May 1, 2014. See their ad on p47 DANCE AND GYMNASTICS CAMP Cherokee County Recreation Center, www.crpa.net June 30-July 3 (no camp on July 4th), 7:30am4:30pm, Ages: 5 and up, $110 This is a great camp to attend if you want a combination of dancing as well as gymnastics. Children will work on gymnastics/tumbling as well as a variety of dance such as hip-hop/jazz etc. Students need to wear loose fitting clothes or leotard and hair pull back in a ponytail. Children need to bring 2 snacks, lunch and plenty to drink daily. See their ad on p13
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RADKIDS CAMP www.cherokeeymcaregistration.com www. ymcaatlanta.com 770-345-9622 • radKIDS is the nation’s leading personal safety empowerment program for children that provides hands-on learning on how to recognize, avoid, resist and escape violence, bullying, abduction and harm. The camp day runs from 9am to 4pm, which includes two hours each day of radKIDS training, as well as hours of traditional, fun camp activities. HIDE AND SEEK DAY CAMP Office: 1894 Lower Union Hill Road Canton, GA 30115 | (770) 720-0005 | Camp takes place at Mount Zion Baptist Church Info@HideAndSeekDayCamp.net www. hideandseekdaycamp.net • A Christ saturated program for school-aged children in Cherokee county. The day camp will include a range of activities from outdoor games and challenges to arts and crafts appropriate for each age level. An emphasis will be placed on teachable moments throughout the day. This may be simply talking about various attributes of God on a walk around camp, or in scripture. CHICKEN SCRATCH CREATIVE WRITING with Kerry Burke at The Art Barn, www. theartbarn.com 678-319-0286 • A Barnyard Inspired Creative Writing Camp for ages: 8-12, 9:30am-3:00pm, $345/week Kerry Burke, Reinhardt University English instructor & Etowah Valley Writers' Institute cofounder. TalkToFarmerSue@ TheArtBarn.com
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spring fashion
Easter and Mother’s Day Fashions LOCALLY By Amanda Turano
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The sun is smiling, birds are chirping, flowers are
popping and flip flops are clopping. The world is shouting, “Spring is here”! The beautiful days of springtime in the south bring two very heralded holidays of the year, Easter and Mother’s Day. We celebrate these special days with family, friends, food and let’s not forget, FASHION of course! These locally owned and operated boutiques offer a sumptuous array of springtime holiday fashions and gifts, each in their own unique atmosphere at amazing prices. With so many swoon worthy fashion choices at your doorstep, there is no need to look any further!
Finery Boutique is conveniently located in between
Canton and Hickory Flat. The shop carries the latest trends and current styles in ladies sportswear. They also offer an assortment of designer inspired jewelry, scarves, handbags, and belts. Accessories are up to 40%-60% off of retail pricing. You will not have to spend a lot to look and feel like a million bucks on Easter or Mother’s Day. Exclusive one-of-a-kind “samples” from the Atlanta Apparel Mart are also available right in your own local boutique! Shop in the store at 5060 Sugar Pike Rd, Canton, GA or online at http://www.finerybtq.com . Please find them on Facebook at Finery Boutique & Gifts. Store hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm.
What A Girl Wants is a hip clothing and gift bouFinery Boutique, Gifts & Decor
tique. This is your one stop shop for the most up-to-date clothing and gifts with lots of adorable monogram choices. Come in for a fun selection of maxi dresses and skirts, colorful tunics and sassy wide leg pants for your brunch
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celebration. Coming soon is a collection of spring and summer sandals including strappy wedges and flats. Pick up a gift for mom while you shop, all in one convenient location. Gift items include rustic photo frames, candles, and jewelry. Specialty monogram items include pocket T’s, beach towels, even the cleverest beach wine glasses that you have to see to believe! Shop in the store at 1455 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 120, Canton, GA and find them on Facebook at What a Girl Wants. Store hours are Monday-Friday 10am5:30pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed on Sundays.
B.loved is a new women’s clothing and home décor
shop located in historic downtown Canton. You will find a beautiful array of couture style clothing hand picked by their seasoned buyer & owner. The perfect choice for your spring holiday gathering awaits you in the boutique whether it be a print dress topped with a denim vest or a lace trimmed maxi dress. Complete your look with custom and vintage style handmade jewelry, a printed scarf and a new Bed-Stu leather handbag. The shop also carries gifts for mom like unique, rustic-chic home décor items that can be found only at B.loved. Choose from iron and distressed wood picture frames, kitchen caddies, specialty candles and lamps. Shop in the store at 191 East Main Street, Canton, GA or online at http://shopbloved.com . Find them on Facebook at B.loved. Store hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm, and open late on First Fridays in downtown Canton. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Amanda is a happily married Canton mother of two energetic and busy teens and one spoiled yellow lab. She is a lover of words and can usually be found with her nose in a book, trail running or blogging.
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Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Darleen Prem Photography, RCB Canton
There is no better way to spend a new and highly anticipated spring than dining outdoors at one of Canton’s fine restaurants. The blues of a harsh and eventful winter have certainly taken their toll, but one of these fine establishments is sure to add distance to those memories.
Riverstone Corner Bistro (RCB) has one of the most attractive outdoor seating areas in
Canton. Their beautiful tabletop fire pit with bar type seating can set the stage for any type of evening, whether you’re seeking a pre-movie meal in conjunction with the nearby theater or a familial dinner capped by a S’more’s bar. The outdoor seating area was a main priority when the location was being selected, and the care in their selection shows. RCB’s menu features something for everyone, from fresh and artistically prepared seafood to steaks, burgers, BBQ pulled pork, and even pastas. They also have nightly features that include craft beer night, martini night, and wine night that includes 1/3rd off all bottles of wine on their list. On Friday and Saturday nights live music can be heard outside as well as in, and the talented wait staff is always willing to allow lingering if so desired. There’s just something about a friendly atmosphere mixed with great food and the fresh outdoor air, both of which are plentiful at RCB. rcbcanton.com
La Parrilla, a Southeastern Mexican restaurant located in the Canton Marketplace Shopping
Center, also has a wonderful outdoor seating area that is as much a part of the restaurant as the indoor tables. With one of the largest outdoor areas of any Canton restaurant, La Parrilla can accommodate anything from a birthday celebration with a larger party to even a more intimate dinner for two. In either case, the service does not suffer in any way because you’ve chosen to sit outside. Their menu features many of your favorite authentic Mexican dishes, including fajitas, burritos, and several options that will please all kids from the adventurous to the picky. La Parrilla is a great place to either feel the sun or bask in the shade, all while relaxing outdoors and enjoying a well prepared meal. The fully stocked bar allows for many options to pair with your 16 April/May 2014 cantonmag.com
selected dish. laparrilla.com.
The Painted Pig Tavern is rapidly becoming a favorite in Canton. Located in Historic Downtown, the outdoor tables allow you to take in the scenery of this beautiful section of town and still be a part of the entertainment inside. Whether the night features a live band, trivia, or karaoke, the close proximity of the outdoor seating and the entertainment stage makes for a great place to let loose and have a good time. The Painted Pig sets a unique ambiance with works from local artists, and boasts many forms of entertainment such as pool tables, a ping pong table, and numerous televisions for watching the big game. The menu is full of upscale versions of traditional American food, as well as a large selection of craft beers, wine, and an extensive whiskey selection. The pet-friendly outdoor seating feels like a smaller extension of the downstairs tavern area and is a great place to start an evening. paintedpigtavern. com
Bedoe’s Bar and Grille is a wonder-
ful family establishment located near the intersection of East Cherokee and Hickory Darleen Prem Photography, RCB Canton Flat. Their affordable menu offers everything from Buffalo wings to steaks, seafood, and Tex-Mex selections, and there is a different dining special every night of the week. This includes Mondays, when kids eat from the kid’s menu for free. Their full service bar has nightly specials as well. For those who enjoy a nice Sunday brunch, entrees start at just $3.99 and Bloody Marys are only $4. Inside you will find televisions everywhere, showing anything from sports to cartoons for the children. Ultimately, Bedoe’s is a family restaurant with a friendly wait staff that gives the feeling of a family extension. Combine that with their plans to extend the outdoor seating to nearly twice its current size, Bedoe’s is primed for the outdoor dining experience this spring. bedoesbarandgrille.com If you’re looking to enjoy the nice spring weather while taking in a nice meal, give one of these restaurants a try. You won’t be disappointed. David Lee Caudill resides in Canton, Ga., with his wife and children. He is a poet and aspiring novelist and enjoys music, reading, and sports of all kinds. David may be contacted at caudill_david19@yahoo.com.
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Navy veteran Tom Doner of
Canton was reently awarded a veterans volunteer Award by the Hightower Trail Chatper, Daughters of the Revolution (DAR), recognizing outstanding achievement, including patriotism and public awareness of veterans. Doner, a Korean Conflict veteran, currently volunteers at the Georgia National Cemetery. Pictured from left are DAR past Regent Kip McVay, Tom Doner and Loriann White, Chapter Regent. Mr Doner was also selected as top honoree by the Georgia Soci-
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The Art of Living Coalition at Studio 121 is a 501-c3 non-profit organization
serving “soul food through the arts.” Patricia Reeves and her team of volunteers bring therapeutic art and music to local nursing homes, hospitals and rehab facilities. Pictured above, Patricia is helping a resident at Woodstock Nursing Home express herself through painting. Studio 121 also serves as a community gathering space for local ministries and recovery groups. This is a wonderful community resource and they’re always looking for volunteers and donations to help them continue their important work! • 121 Brown Street, downtown Canton; 770-479-6961. thestudio121.com
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Farm Fresh Beef and Produce
is a farm-to-market store in Ball Ground, Georgia, just off of Hwy 369 that boasts a few large refrigerators stocked with their fresh meats and gluten-free products, a fridge full of fresh eggs and veggies, healthy packaged goods and baskets brimming with local farm produce next to the register. Next door to Amos BBQ, this farm-fresh bounty is like no other. Farm Fresh Beef is the love of farmers Terry and Robin Solomon, who own their grass-fed beef farm for over 3 generations near Ball Ground, Georgia. They are passionate about their farming practices on their 100 acres of beautiful rolling hills with Black Angus cattle. Terry grew up on this land, loving it deeply, with his dedication and passion of cattle farming he wanted to offer his meat and non-GMO, naturally grown, organic, quality produce to the consumer. In August 2013, they opened Farm Fresh Beef and Produce to provide their customers with quality food for a farm to table experience. 18 April/May 2014 cantonmag.com
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Baseball. Although we appear small, our spirit for positively impacting youth sports has no boundaries. We have a recreation league for ages 3-12 and are proud to announce the addition of travel ball for 8U, 9U, 10U, and 11U! It is the mission of Macedonia Baseball to provide a safe, interactive learning environment for athletes of all ages. We strive to teach fundamental principles that will develop a young athlete and instill principals he or she will carry with them the rest of their lives. For more information please contact Courtney Adams at courtney@macedoniabaseball.org.
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play
Take Me Out to the Ballgame! By Melissa Holder
9U Macedonia Mavericks sporting their pick wristbands to support breast cancer awareness.
Batter up! Those two words signal an unofficial start to spring. This time of year
you can find kids at baseball fields throughout the area swinging for the fences, learning the basics, and sometimes just watching the ants in the outfield. In Canton there are two general levels of ball available to players: recreation and travel. Traditional recreation leagues generally begin with t-ball, which typically starts at age three, and continues to the 11-12 year old division. These leagues are primarily geared for instruction – but don’t think for a minute that means it’s not competitive! With pre-season practices and then roughly 10-12 games a season, followed by a post season tournament, most players and coaches are in to win. During the summer, many leagues then choose all-star teams from their recreation teams for each age group (excluding t-ball). These summer teams compete against teams throughout the area and hope to qualify for state and even national tournaments. Travel baseball is for the more serious player and for the family willing to dedicate the additional time to participate. Either by invitation or tryout, these teams play together almost year-round. Travel programs begin as early as age seven. Many programs partner with local parks and pay to use the facility. Other programs have in-house travel teams. Participants are expected to be active with the team throughout the year. A typical schedule might include practice in the fall, with maybe one tournament, and then a heavy tournament schedule – up to three weekends a month – in the spring. Macedonia Baseball is one of the oldest leagues in the county. Started back in the 1950’s, the park has seen remarkable growth in the previous ten years. “The growth at Macedonia is due in large part to the family atmosphere”, says Jane Knauff, one of the leading architect’s to the 20 April/May 2014 cantonmag.com
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downtown canton
Spring Happenings Downtown By Meghan Griffin Spring is here and it is finally getting gorgeous out. Love the warm days and cool nights, love my little tomato seedlings popping up, love the lazy cats and dogs sleeping in the sun on the porch. I’m sure I’m not alone in my love of spring, especially after the cold, snowy winter we had this year. My Alaskan friends would be snickering at my description of a cold, snowy winter, but I don’t care. I’ve acclimated to this climate in the last ten years; I don’t think I’d make it a winter up there now. I’ve also acclimated to my southern town. Canton is my home. I love the people, the buildings in downtown, the way there are little unexpected spots of beauty everywhere. Canton offers a wide variety of things to do in every season, but it is especially busy in spring. From baseball to playing in our parks to events downtown, there is something for everyone. Speaking of something to do, our next First Friday party on April 4 is a celebration of our Latin American community here in Canton. The Main Street Program will have Latin music, dancing, and food. The Po Boys Car Club will be in town with their beautiful, classic cars. Our downtown restaurants, Goin’ Coastal, Downtown Kitchen, and Painted Pig Tavern will be open and ready to serve you. Don’t forget to swing by our retail stores too and find something pretty for you or a friend. If you are new to the area or just want to learn more about our Main Street Program and how we can help your business, be sure to come to the next Main Street Morning at 8:00am on April 8. The Cherokee County History Museum will be hosting us for networking, refreshments, and an informative presentation. Our Main Street Mornings are always free and open to the public and the topics covered have ranged from networking for introverts to branding your business. Come spend your spring with us in the Loop! We’d love to have you! Meghan Griffin is the Main Street Director for the City of Canton. Originally hailing from Kodiak, Alaska, she has lived in Cherokee County since 2003 22 April/May 2014 cantonmag.com
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We’re Going Downtown Today! By Sandra Wilkes Meeks
“We are going downtown today”, mom
would say, and I knew it was going to be a good day. ‘Downtown’ was where we always shopped before the days of big malls and online shopping. You would find wide sidewalks, even wider streets, department stores, lunch counters with swivel stools, and velvety movie theaters just like the downtown Canton Theatre. As a teenager, I worked in downtown Macon, Georgia, and got my first kiss there too. My downtown was vitally alive. Canton is my current town, and today I went to downtown Canton. Anxious to see the middle school exhibit I visited the Cherokee Art Center right off the square. Our young Cherokee County students’ work, created from vivid, unspoiled imaginations, includes drawings, collages, weavings, self-portraits, paintings, and more. Next week elementary student art will be on display and starting April 22, even more sophisticated high school art comes to town. “Milk does a body good” was a popular commercial not long ago. Well, so does art. If you enjoy creativity and would like to be inspired without having to spend a dime, go there for a real treat. Often I’ve thought if more people were involved in the world of art, fewer people would be summoned by the world of justice. It’s sort of ironic
that our Arts Center is located just behind our Cherokee County Justice Center. I have been to both and I’ll take art any day. Next on my pre-planned agenda: lunch at the R&M Sandwich Shop on Main Street. Even before I left home I planned my day around their Vegetable Soup. But when I walked in the door, the Brunswick Stew Special was hard to resist, and my final choice was simply a “grilled cheese sandwich and sweet tea, please”. Mmmm good. Oh, and they’ve had quite a face lift. Original brick walls long hidden, are set free adding charm to the already cozy eatery. The same wood floors and ceilings, the same owners and faces behind the counter, and Donna’s Special are all still there. Just more room and more comfortable. I love this place. People hug here. They catch up with their neighbors, share stories, and plan to meet again soon. And fewer people are attached to their cell phones. Rather, friends seeing friends and the sounds of light conversation and laughter prevail. Outside it was a grey, wet, cold day that many would call yucky. But not those having lunch here. Quite the contrary. Stephen Covey says, “We carry our weather with us”, and the weather inside R&M was indeed bright, sunny, and warm. All in all, a very good day in downtown Canton.
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tennis
QUICK TIPS FROM THE PRO By Amy Pazahanick
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The weather is finally starting to get beautiful and many tennis players in Atlanta are
stepping back onto the tennis courts. With ALTA matches in full swing, here are some solutions to some common problems that can help boost your game this season. How do I prevent myself from getting too nervous when I play? How can I perform better under pressure? Have you ever been up 5-2, 5-3 and suddenly find yourself tied at 5-5 or losing the set 7-5? If you have been playing tennis for a couple seasons or more, the answer to almost any player is, yes! Let’s examine why. What happens when you are down? Easy, you relax. There is nothing for you to lose, heck, you are almost out of the match already, so you lighten up and relax. All the sudden, your game is much better and your shots are working. What happens when you are leading a match, is often times, the opposite. Instead of lightening up, you tighten up. Your mind becomes focused on the result, winning or losing, and now you are feeling a new sense of pressure, even though rationally, you are up by a big margin. The key is to train your mind to focus on the present moment and never the outcome, winning or losing. When you focus your mind in the present moment, your body will relax, and when you relax you can overcome your nerves and play at your best in the midst of a pressure filled match. What is the best way to play doubles: both up? One up and one back? Or both back? The answer is all three. You have to find the right solution to each new “problem”. Your problem to figure out, is your opponents! Just as all math equations do not have the same solutions, nor do all of your tennis matches. Your solution is dependent on the problem that you are trying to solve! Use all three formations at varying times! What are some quick, easy tips I can use in my matches? Start your matches focusing on being really consistent; and then see if your opponents will “beat themselves.” Focus on placement over power. Use short drop volleys and slices. Most people are not as good at moving up and back as they are laterally across the court When in doubt, LOB! Don’t worry about your competition. Let them worry about you! Focus on your own game. 26 April/May 2014 cantonmag.com
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The Importance of Credit Reports By Jeff Smalley
Credit
bureaus are the for profit companies that gather information and sell reports about a person’s credit history. Among many other types of businesses, mortgage companies use these reports to supplement loan applications. The reports are a key factor in a lenders decision making process. There are different types of reports. The “three repository in-file report” is very comprehensive and the one most commonly used by mortgage lenders. The reports contain information in five main categories: 1) Personal Information 2) Monthly Account Activity 3) Derogatory Account Activity 4) Public Records Information and 5) Inquiries. Creditors report individuals monthly account activity to one, two or all three of the credit repositories. The three are Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Each of the three use an algorithm that produces a credit score that can range from a low of 300 to a high of 850. The credit scores are a statistically derived measure of the likelihood that an individual will pay their bills on time. The most commonly used scoring system comes from a company called Fair Isaac Corporation and is referred to as a FICO score. The factors that FICO uses in generating scores include: Payment History (35% of score), Account Balances as a percentage of the accounts high credit limit (30% of score), Length of Credit History (15% of score), New Credit Accounts (10% of score), Types of Credit Accounts (10% of score). Under Georgia Law, individuals are entitled to receive two free credit reports from each of the three reposito-
ries each year. The free reports do not contain credit scores. For more detailed information on credit scoring visit www.creditscoring.com. If you want to obtain your FICO score visit www.myfico.com, be advised that various fees may be charged. Scores from each of the three repositories will vary because each of them uses a slightly different algorithm and at any given moment when a report is prepared, the data in your file at one may be different than the data in either of the other two. For these reasons, credit scores are never averaged. Mortgage Lenders underwriting guidelines dictate the use of the middle score of three, or the lowest score of two. Almost all lender’s loan products have minimum credit score requirements and use a person’s score to calculate the interest rate that will be offered for a particular loan transaction. The system is by no means perfect and if errors occur and the reported information is incorrect it is up to you to monitor what’s being reported and get the information corrected. The three repositories have set up one officially authorized website for obtaining the free reports: www.annualcreditreports.com. The Fair Credit Reporting Act governs the entire system, for more information go to www.ftc.gov. Jeff Smalley is VP of Lending at Guaranteed Rate, an avid golfer, animal lover, Ohio State graduate, Canton resident and veteran of the US Air Force. Jeff.Smalley@guaranteedrate.com
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real estate market update
Canton on the Move
By Tracy Coles, Coles & Company, Keller Williams Realty STREET
NEIGHBORHOOD
353 Tellico Rd Mitchell Farms 840 Waterford Estates Manor The Estates at Brooke Park 129 Savanna Estates Dr Savanna Estates 101 Laketowne Ln Bridgemill 504 Poplar Creek Xing Bridgemill 655 Hemlock Trail Soleil Laurel Canyon 113 Glencedars Ln Woodmont 229 Land Rd N/A 363 Waterford Falls Dr Falls of Cherokee 136 Carmichael Dr Carmichael Farms 548 Black Horse Circle Little Bear 200 Pheasant Hills Ct Bridgemill 148 Grandmar Chase Woodmont 101 Downing Creek Ct Bridgemill 160 Joe Green Ln N/A 132 Generals Pl River Green 212 Aster Ct Soleil Laurel Canyon 903 Raven Pt Bridgemill 1150 Johnson Brady Rd N/A 750 Lake Overlook Dr Lake Sovereign 516 Tower Trace Royal Oaks 136 Griffin Way Governors Preserve 211 Harbor Ridge Bridgemill 149 Copper Hills Dr Copper Hills 348 Bennington Pl Woodmont 113 Cedar Woods Trl Bridgemill 1031 Bradshaw Estates Dr Bradshaw Estates 406 Mountain Pt Estates at Brooke Park 817 Ellenwood Dr N/A 1050 Bradshaw Estates Dr Bradshaw Estates 209 Crescent Moon Way Great Sky 212 Hickory Nut Ln E Seasons Preserve 307 Gold Mill Trl Bridgemill 808 Holly Ridge Orange Shoals 302 Hilltop Overlook The Park ant Steels Bridge 112 Kingston Lane Woodmont 137 Laurel St River Green
SALES PRICE DOM 1,110,000 630,000 525,000 525,000 475,000 481,313 449,000 369,500 426,000 410,000 400,000 410,000 385,000 396,500 350,000 374,240 366,746 335,000 346,000 350,000 343,300 330,000 335,000 339,000 325,000 406,000 339,000 320,000 265,000 304,000 300,000 298,000 305,000 290,000 309,985 294,900 299,900
Spring is
here, and with it 10 comes the beginning of peak season for 38 real estate sales in Canton and North 83 85 Metro Atlanta. Currently, supplies are low 125 and demand is high, so sellers are getting 1 top dollar for their homes with favorable 14 terms. And with foreclosures comprising 447 only a sliver of the market, traditional 276 sellers have a “perfect storm” opportunity. 207 Property values have increased so that 75 sellers have more equity in their homes 3 and there is a pent-up demand of ready, 69 170 willing and able buyers. 92 This all adds up to a great time to sell! In 40 spite of the low inventory, not every home 164 109 will sell. Price, condition, and marketing 227 all play a role in getting a home sold. 162 These 5 simple yet effective spring clean5 127 ing tips can prepare your home for sale 181 and give you the edge over other sellers. 132 DeClutter – give the illusion of space & 19 12 allow buyers to envision themselves there. 356 Clean your windows & let the sun shine 266 in. Make your Kitchen & Baths white 351 glove clean. Sniff out smells. & say good135 bye to bad odors. Trim lawn and trees. 4 99 Make first impressions count! If you’re 191 considering selling, now is the time to 10 “spring into action” and keep Canton on 201 the move! TC www.colesandco.com 203 112
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THE ULTIMATE GOLF SWING
By Bill Barkley, Master PGA Teaching Pro
I have been playing golf for seventy years, playing well
enough as a junior golfer to earn a four year full scholarship to play on the University of Florida Golf Team. At that time, Florida was the number one golf team in the nation, with players like Doug Sanders, Dave Regan, and Dan Sikes who later played on Ryder Cup teams. I was a scratch player with the ultimate golf swing, playing consistently from tee to green, but lacking the short game finesse on and around the greens that one must have to play the tour. After college, and a tour in the Army, I married, started raising a family of what became eleven children and settled down as a club pro, specializing in teaching. As a teacher I won the coveted award, PGA Master Professional with a Specialty in Teaching. A teacher imparts feel, visualization, and understanding of the swing. Teachers communicate with word pictures, graphics, demonstrations, and training aids. They engage students in the learning process with the aid of video analysis. They make instruction convincing with cause and effect reasoning. Teachers prescribe drills designed to develop swing fitness and facilitate memorization of key movements. They help students discover and learn. Ultimately, a golf swing is not guided by a ‘conscious’ effort, but by a more ‘subconscious’ activity, like walking. Once a judgment is made concerning club selection and what type of shot the situation requires, an advanced golfer begins with a purposeful pre-swing routine, then executes the shot with little thought about mechanics during the actual swing. Over time, a golfer simply reacts to visualization, executing shots automatically, like a third baseman fielding a ground ball. There are several ways to swing a golf club, though I believe that the ultimate golf swing has an inside out path with a counter-clockwise spin on the ball, similar to the way a bowler rolls the ball to the right with a counter-clockwise spin into the side of the head pin. The following describes the execution of the ultimate golf swing: 1. Address the ball with the ball opposite the left heel. 32 April/May 2014 cantonmag.com
Where to Play?
2. Bend at the waist, creating a 45 degree spine angle. The spine angle should remain constant throughout the swing. 3. The right foot should be wedged inward and there should be no lateral movement in the right knee during the backswing. 4. Rotate the waist clockwise, a one piece movement with the left arm extended. 5. At the peak of the backswing, rotate the left wrist counter-clockwise, shift weight into the left heel, swing the hips forward to the right, and let the arms and hands fall freely on the inside-out path. The ball will spin counter-clockwise from right to left. An inside out path during the downswing is desirable because the path is longer, allowing one to create more club head speed, and spinning a ball from right to left provides a bigger area to spin the ball into, or most of the entire width of the fairway. For example, a straight path down the middle would only allow half the fairway if the ball was spinning right or left. Developing the details requires many hours of concentrated practice to perform the pattern subconsciously and with timing and rhythm. The term rhythm means that the movement occurs sequentially and simultaneously, like a series of spinning concentric circles with a common forward moving axis. The part which spins in the greatest radius, the club head, is the last to catch up. The term rhythm means that the total movement of a swing is smooth, not jerky, and contains a constant, relentless beat, like the tick- tock beat of a clock. Good golfing!
Bill Barkley, a PGA Master Golf Professional w/ a specialty in golf instrution has been golfing for 70 years. He and his wife, Claire, have 11 children, 25 grandchildren and live in Johns Creek.
We are so blessed in Canton to have hundreds of acres of beautiful golf courses to choose from when we decide it’s time to head out to the links. Semi-private, private and public courses designed by golf’s greats adorn our landscape. Woodmont Golf & Country Club 3105 Gaddis Road, 30115 • This championship par 72 course is Georgia’s first course to be designed by renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and was named, “Best New Golf Course” in 2000. Featuring dominant bentgrass greens and first-class conditions, Woodmont plays from 5200 to nearly 7200 yards. Non-members may play at this semi-private course. www.woodmontgolfclub.com Callahan Golf Links 4991 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Waleska • A “links” course, players will face few water hazards and few, if any, trees. This course has been voted “Best of the Best” for the last three years running in Around Cherokee magazine and was recently rated “Best Course” in Cherokee Life magazine. www. callahangolflinks.com Bridge Mill Golf & Country Club 1190 Bridge Mill Ave., 30114 • Bridge Mill touts a championship course designed by Desmond Muirhead, designer of Mission Hills and consultant to Jack Nicklaus on Muirfield Village. One of the most well-balanced tests of golf in Atlanta, the part-72 layout was masterfully carved into the rolling terrain and plays to 7110 yards. Touting a true island green, the 16th is one of the most recognized holes in Atlanta. www.bridgemillathleticclub.com Fairways of Canton 400 Laurel Canyon Pkwy, 30114 • Combining challenging golf and luxurious amenities, Laurel Canyon provides 18 holes and 6500 yards of play. This par 72 course features some of the best views in the region. Their greens are the only ultra-dwarf Bermuda greens at any public course around here. Correct placement on the greens is imperative to good scoring. www.fairwaysofcanton.com Canton Golf Club 480 Golf Course Road, 30114 • A nine-hole track in the Canton Creek Valley in downtown Canton, this public course was built by Bobby Jones’ grandfather, Robert Tyre Jones, Sr., in 1938. It is rumored that Bobby Jones helped his grandfather design the club; and there are photos showing Bobby playing in Canton’s first invitational Golf Tourney in 1938. www.cantongolfclub.com Hawk’s Ridge 1100 Hawk’s Club Drive, Ball Ground 30107 • An 18 hole golf course designed by Bob Cupp that is as beautiful as it is challenging. For true golf enthusiasts who long to be reacquainted with an era revered for its grace and sophistication, Hawks Ridge Golf Club is unmatched in its ability to unite old world elegance with present-day luxury in a picturesque golf course setting. www.hawksridge.com
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canton pets
YES!
It is very IMPORTANT to Give Your Pet a Monthly Heartworm Tablet
Darleen Prem Photography
In the
United States, it is estimated that one million dogs and cats are infected with heartworms. In the Atlanta area, some veterinary hospitals diagnose heartworms as many as fifty times a year! Heartworms are parasites that are spread by mosquitos. They grow inside your pet’s body until they settle in the heart and lungs. Female worms can reach a foot long and produce microfilaria that are then picked up when a mosquito bites your pet and the life cycle is continued. In dogs, the severity of Heartworm Disease depends on how many worms are in the heart and lungs and how long they are present. Initially, you won’t even know your dog is infected. Over time you will notice cough, tiring early on walks, loss of appetite, and weight loss. It can lead to heart failure if not treated promptly. In cats it can be confusing because heartworm disease can be silent until it is too late. Most often, it causes a severe respiratory disease that mimics asthma. Strangely, vomiting is a very common symptom. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all until they have a sudden, severe anaphylactic reaction and death. Even indoor cats are susceptible. Luckily, preventing heartworm disease is easy. There are many products available from your veterinarian that are given every month to kill the immature heartworms before they can mature and cause disease. They have the added benefit of controlling other internal parasites that can harm your pet and family. In the past, many thought you could stop giving monthly heartworm preventatives in the cooler, less mosquito prone times of the year. This is now known to dramatically increase
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your pet’s chance of being infected. Ideally, your veterinarian will start your puppy or kitten on a monthly preventative at 6 weeks of age. It is very important to give it year round and be diligent about not missing doses. In as few as sixty days the immature worms can grow too large to be killed by the preventative, and they can continue to grow even as you resume giving it. Call your veterinarian if you have missed a dose and they can advise you what to do. Usually, you give it right away and plan to have your pet tested in about seven months. You have to wait that long because the worms won’t even show up on the test until the they have been growing in the body for almost seven months! Cats may be positive on an “antibody test” at two months, but will need to have another test later as well. It is therefore possible to test negative initially, but be positive the next time. It is also necessary to have dogs and cats tested every year. In addition to owners forgetting to give it, pets are notorious for vomiting up a dose or only chewing part of it. In some areas there can even be resistance. In dogs, testing is very accurate. In cats they need a two step test that checks for the presence of heartworm antibody and antigen. Even one worm in a cat can cause severe disease, but the testing could miss it! Preventing heartworm disease and regular testing is vital. If your pet is found to have heartworms, there is a very successful treatment in dogs but it is costly, may take months, and can have serious risks. In cats, unfortunately, there is no way to safely remove the worms, so the best we can do is to help manage the asthma-like symptoms. Do the right thing for your pet and make sure you take your veterinarian’s advice to heart. Give dogs and cats their heartworm preventative every month and have them tested at least once a year. Jen graduated Univ. of FL vet school in 1999 and practiced until having children in 2008. She writes about veterinary topics and volunteers veterinary care at local charities.
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Suzanne Taylor and Michelle Knapp are co-creator’s of ScoopOTP, an insider’s guide blog/ web site to living outisde the perimeter. Send them your “scoop” at info@scoopotp.com. www.scoopotp.com The adorable six-acre Morning Glory Farm in the charming Hickory Flat area of Canton is home to The Art Barn. Enjoy the spring weather with Farmer Sue and have hands on time with all the animals in a safe, supervised and friendly environment. You can explore Mr. McGregor’s Garden, hop on a hayride on their antique ’57 Ford tractor, count the bunnies, create an art craft and more. This is perfect for birthday parties, relatives visiting with young children, and just good Farm-ly fun. When my children were younger, we would make the Art Barn a monthly outing. For the past ten years, they have been celebrating arts, animals, and agriculture. We love to share the scoop about this fun and educational family farm located at 208 Roper Road. For more information and their camp schedule, visit their website.
Off of Sixes Road, Harvest Moon Natural Market provides its shoppers with the finest quality, fresh, natural, organic and whole foods. In addition to nutritional and body care products, they also offer an abundance of health information. My favorite part of the market is their smoothies and their healthy lunch options, such as their tuna salad. They have a few seats outside that are perfect for the spring weather, or you can take it home and enjoy. They also always have free samples of their products to try - you never know what it might be! Their Facebook page is full of great information about holistic and alternative health options as well as educational and mediation classes they now offer in their new expanded space. They have a bounty of nutritional supplements and more at 3727 Sixes Road in Canton. Here’s a scoop tip: you can become a yearly member and save a discount on each purchase! Looking for something unique to spruce up your house this this spring? Check out the Green Bean Exchange Antiques & Interior Mall. The collection of wrought iron furniture and interesting garden pieces outside the store grabbed our attention when we driving in the Free Home section of Canton. Products are re-purposed, industrial, vintage, mid-Century, art deco, and more. They also carry Amy Howard Paint for the do-it -yourselfer! You never know what you are going to find from the variety of dealers that partner with the exchange. www.thegreenbeanexchange. com; They have 3 locations and one at 12573 Cumming Highway, so visit them for your next fun find. Don’t fear the antique mall! Have fun and you may just find a treasure like an antique light, coke- cola crates, or vintage jewelry. We hope you enjoy this store, as we love to share the scoop! 36 April/May 2014 cantonmag.com
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healthy living
The Perils of a
Sedentary Lifestyle By Amy Keating
Spring is
upon us and what a great time to reflect on your health. Do you feel as healthy and fit as you should or could be? Do you want to make a change in your health? What are your barriers to changing your unhealthy behaviors? I hope this article will enlighten you about an emerging health crisis in America. What is the health crisis that has infected America? Sedentary behavior has become the American past time over the past two decades. Sitting has become the “activity� of choice during work and leisure for a large percent of Americans. The development and evolution of computers, televisions, email, social networking sites, mobile devices, and cell phones are a few examples of the causes of decreased physical activity. North Fulton is a mecca of professionals working in executive, administrative, or computer based jobs that are sedentary by in large. A high percentage of the North Fulton residents are, also, in their cars for 1-2 hours a day commuting to their sedentary jobs. Between commuting and working in sedentary jobs many of our neighbors engage in a very small amount of daily physical activity. This phenomenon has become an emerging topic of research due to the detrimental effects on our health and society. The research has revealed people need to move frequently throughout their day. Studies from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Australia, and the United Kingdom have all proven working out a few times a week is not enough to negate the effects of sedentary behavior throughout the day. Frequent movement throughout the day along with a regular exercise program has proven to be the most effective way to maintain a healthy body and mind. The human body needs motion to stay healthy. Movement decreases glucose (sugar) in our bloodstream, elicits muscle contractions, improves blood flow to organs, maintains bone density, and reduces the risk of obesity and metabolic disorders. Without physical activity there is an increased risk of cardiovascular issues, generalized weakness, poor general health, diabetes, and premature death. Current research indicates that a large majority of Americans spend between 55-60% of their time in sedentary behavior. According to the CDC, about 69% of American adults are either overweight or obese. These statistics are extremely alarming for America! What can you do to increase your daily activity level? The sit to stand desk and treadmill desk are two excellent products available that replace a traditional desk. Other ways to increase movement include: stand up while on the phone, walk breaks, sit to stand repetitions from your chair, take the stairs, and walk during lunch. Those who work from home can go up and down stairs or ride a stationary bike during phone calls. Verbal and/or written prompts to move have shown promise in research. Commitment to health and creativity are two important factors that will help you achieve a higher daily activity level. Get moving!! Amy C Keating, PT, MSPT has an undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame and a graduate degree in Physical Therapy from University of North Gerogia. She specializes in geriatrics and works in a skilled rehabilitation facility.
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the better generation
SLEEP
A Needed Priority for Restoration
By Brandi Hackett, LMSW, C-ASWCM Cherokee Seniors show off their handmade fleece pillows. For information on how you can be part of the fun, make new friends and participate in daily activities call 770-345-2675. www.cherokeega.com/departments/seniorservices
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Merriam-Webster dictionary defines SLEEP as “a natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored.” The National Sleep Foundation calls it “as important to our health and well-being as air, food, and water.” So, sleep is necessary for life and known to “power” our body… Sounds important, right? However, most of us are sleep deprived! Studies show that many adults are not getting either enough sleep (the average recommended 7-9 hours per night) or the quality of sleep that is required by our bodies to be restorative. The sustaining powers of sleep are found in the fact that quality sleep (also known as REM sleep) allows your body to become immobile and relaxed. Your breathing and heart rate slows, hormones regulate, and it is thought that you also use this time to effectively promote the brain’s ability to retain information through the consolidation of memories.
regulation of the hormones that control appetite, energy metabolism and glucose processing happen during sleep – thus, poor sleep upsets the balance of these hormones that can over time lead to more chronic conditions such as obesity and diabetes. Sleep apnea (one of about 80 sleep disorders) involves the closing of one’s airway during sleep which restricts breathing and if left untreated can also lead to long-term cardiac issues. This is because the heart frequently is alarmed throughout the night that the body is NOT BREATHING – during a time when the heart rate normally would be slowed to a restorative rate! Attaining quality sleep at the correct amount for your body’s specific needs should be your priority! Hope the tips below are helpful to attain this goal. Simple tips to help you get a better night’s rest: 1) Establish a consistent, relaxing bedtime routine 2) Be aware of their effects and potentially avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol close to bedtime 3) Exercise regularly (but at least 3 hours before bedtime) 4) Create an environment that promotes sleep and is comfortable (See tips under resources!) 5) Speak to your doctor (or specialist) if concerns regarding sleep quantity or quality are affecting our daily life.
On the other hand, lack of sleep in small doses causes increased difficulties in completing tasks, concentration, unsafe actions, and poor decision making. Multiple studies show a consistent loss of sleep is found to have direct correlation with higher risk of accidents, increased risk of Brandi Hackett, LMSW, C-ASWCM cardiac issues and diabetes, increased risk for is a Professional Certified Geriatric psychiatric conditions such as substance abuse Care Manager with SeniorCare and depression, shortened life expectancy, and Options. She is skilled in oncology, nursing, hospice, govt. enefits and a higher risk of obesity. Many of the chronic local resoures, dementia care and risks are directly related to both quantity and support, end of life services. She lives quality of sleep. For example, the primary in Canton with her husband and son. Brandih@seniorcareopt.com
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gardening
Honey, I Shrunk the Garden By Eric Hill
The ability to imagine is an incredible gift. Bored at work? Just shut your eyes and picture yourself watching the sun setting over the ocean while you sip wine and bury your toes in the sand. Inventors imagine machinery that doesn’t exist, while the likes of Steve Jobs envision a world that doesn’t exist. Maybe our daydreams are not as grand, but they are an important part of our lives. Imagine not being able to imagine?
With some luck, we can bring our imagination to life. Painters create on canvas, woodworkers shape wood, and us gardeners? Well, we use our back yards (and then our neighbors’ when we run out of room). And therein lies our problem. The painter and wood turner can simply grab another piece of canvas or chunk of wood when they are ready to create their next masterpiece. It’s not really practical for us to tear up our gardens and start over on a whim. Miniature gardening allows us to create gardens without worrying about space or spending a lot of money. It allows us to build just about anything we can imagine. Want to be reminded of that trip to the beach last summer? Recreate it with miniature gardening. Been dreaming of a camping trip out west? Set up your own little campsite to enjoy while you read tourist guides to Colorado. The concept of miniature gardening is fascinating. You are only limited by your imagination. From the scenes you create to the containers you use to fashion them, there are no boundaries. Not to mention no shovels, no sweating, and very little, if any watering. What more could you ask for? This is a perfect hobby for kids, gardeners, and people with physical disabilities. And talk about making a unique gift for someone. You can miniature garden indoors or out. Indoors your garden theme may change with the season and upcoming holidays. Part of the beauty is that nothing is permanent. Your garden can change as often as you want. Outdoors you can create whimsical garden scenes that mimic a village from The Hobbit in just a few square feet. There is a fast-growing industry devoted to miniature gardening with dwarf plants and props to create just about any scene imaginable, with more becoming available every day. Miniature gardening is a fun, inexpensive way to add your own personal and whimsical touch to your home and yard. Oh, but it’s addicting. Start making one and soon the wheels will be turning for the next. Eric Hill, along with his wife Kari own Autumn Hill Nursery in Hickory Flat and Autumn Hill Four Seasons Gift & Garden in Canton. For 22 years they have been helping and inspiring their customers to enjoy their yards and gardens. autumnhillnursery.com 42 April/May 2014 cantonmag.com
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Millennials
YOLO Generation And Money By Kali Hawlk
The Millennial generation got a
bad break out of the gate: we graduated college and attempted to enter the workforce during the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Because of this, Generation Y is likely to continue struggling financially for decades to come thanks to two major factors working against us: a massive load of (mostly) student loan debt and jobs that offered us low starting salaries (which means missing out on the earnings we would have made had we not started working in a recession). But there is a large group of Gen Yers who seem to have embraced these troubles. They are romanticizing the idea of just getting by in your twenties and thirties. Instead of fighting to become more financially stable and secure, they're accepting as a fact that you're not supposed to stop living like a broke college student until you're 40. These are the Millennials who claim money is the root of all evil. They are the ones who excessively use #YOLO as an excuse to live without worrying about the future, because tomorrow is promised to no one. Better to live it up now and come within pennies of overdrawing your checking account every month on the off chance that you'll keel over dead next week. The YOLO Generation – or Millennials who are satisfied with just getting by and not worrying about money – spends every last cent they have because their fiscal irresponsibility is justified by the fact that you only live once. Well, sure, but that logic starts failing when you live a long,
healthy life (yet never bothered to save for that nice possibility). The YOLO Generation feels complacent with just getting by instead of seeing that while Millennials have struggled with a unique set of problems, we've also been gifted with brandnew opportunities. With the rise of the digital economy, there has never been a better time than now to become an independent freelancer or entrepreneur. The YOLO Generation ignores the future reality awaiting them: without any form of savings, without any ability to make money for themselves, their only option is to continue working. Their only option is to continue slaving away in jobs they hate, because when they are old and gray they will desperately need what they so earnestly reject now: money. Yes, you only live once. That is an inescapable truth. But what the YOLO Generation got wrong is that there is nothing wrong about wanting to earn money and build wealth. Wanting to increase your net worth does not make you greedy or imply that you're somehow failing to live while you're young. What it does mean is that you're establishing the ability to choose your own way in life instead of being shackled to working for someone else because you need a paycheck every week to continue "just getting by." A 2011 graduate of Kennesaw State University, Kali is passionate about helping Millennials live on less. www. commonsensemillennial.com
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Catholic Charities Atlanta Seventh Annual Gala Saturday, April 26, 2014 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. 200 Peachtree 200 Peachtree St NW Atlanta, GA 30303
Join us for a cocktail reception, silent & live auctions, seated dinner, and dancing with The Rupert’s Orchestra. 2014 Archbishop Donoghue Award Honoree: The Knights of Columbus Georgia State Council For more info, visit: catholiccharitiesatlanta.org/participate/2014-gala For sponsorship opportunities & info on silent & live auction donations, contact Lisa McLean at (404) 920-7758 or emclean@catholiccharitiesatlanta.org.
Progressive/Art Rock Concert at Cherokee Arts Center, May 9
The Cherokee Arts Center in downtown Canton, Georgia will come alive with the art of music this Spring. Renowned prog rock/art rock/symphonic instrumental rock international recording artist Erik Norlander and the Galactic Collective will perform at the Cherokee Arts Center on Friday, May 9th, 2014. Show time is at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Considered one of progressive/art rock’s most talented and innovative keyboardists of the same caliber as luminaries Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, and Jon Lord, Erik Norlander has remained a stalwart in the progressive rock movement for over two decades. He has recorded, produced, written, and performed with many of prog rock’s highly regarded acts including ASIA featuring John Payne, Rocket Scientists, Lana Lane, Big Noize, and the Roswell 6 project. Erik has worked with a veritable who’s who of top rock performers and musicians including Vinny Appice, Tony Franklin, Glenn Hughes, Buck Dharma Roesser, Mitch Perry, James LaBrie, Carlos Cavazo, and many others. His recordings and projects have been released worldwide by recording labels Sony, Avalon, Frontiers, Inside Out, Kinesis, and Voiceprint, among others. He has also developed keyboards for Alesis and audio tracks for Line 6, and his music has been featured on television and in documentaries. The debut Galactic Collective recording was originally released in 2010 as a re-imagination of some of Erik’s favorite solo recordings as well as recordings with Lana Lane and Rocket Scientists. It was followed by the CD and DVD release “Live In Gettysburg” recorded at the Majestic Theater during the highly successful Galactic Collective performance at the storied Rites of Spring Festival. Galactic Collective continues to have well-attended performances throughout the world. For more information visit eriknorlander.com, sergeentertainmentgroup.com, cherokeearts.org 45
Sequoya High School Senior Project
Runway for Relay By Kelsey Goran On January 23rd, a mixture of 27 Sequoyah High School girls and guys hit the stage to strut their stuff for a cause. This annual fashion show, sponsored by Bravura Fashions and Tuxedo Warehouse, is hosted by a Sequoyah Senior every year, but this year it was more than just a project to Senior Maddie Locke. “This project was more to me because of losing my mother to stage five colon cancer when I was only14. She fought for three years and I wanted to raise money to help people who are battling cancer,” Locke explained. The show was named “Runway for Relay” because all proceeds are donated to Relay for Life. Along with a $5 admission fee, t- shirts were sold to the models, food and drinks were sold and large donations were given from Johnny’s Pizza, Three Sisters, Sequoyah High School and a $500 donation from Corporate Office Furniture. Along with raising money for an important cause, Locke explains how this project benefitted her personally. “This project taught me organizational skills, patience, and confidence in making a difference. The way I see it, the world will never change if we don’t start trying. Even if the steps are tiny, they still make a difference,” Locke explained. Tackling this seemingly lengthy and tiresome task of hosting a fashion show was simply a learning opportunity for Locke. She organized the fitting of the dresses, contacted generous sponsors who donated gift cards for the raffle, designed the t-shirts worn by the models on the day of the show, and made a playlists of music for the show. The show included a guest speaker, Griffin Dwyer whose mother defeated cancer. “I was happy to talk about my family’s experience with cancer. I think it’s important for others to know what Relay for Life really is. I think when they hear my story about my mom, they can better understand and support such a great cause like Relay for Life,” Dwyer explained. All together, the fashion show raised $1,403 dollars, which will help fund the continuation of cancer research. “I was a close friend of the senior who did this project last year, when I modeled in it. Being in that show inspired me to host it this year and to continue to grow on the original ideas and create my own,” Locke explained. Locke is interested in pursuing nursing someday and she explains how this project improved her people skills. “Doing this project gave me the extra confidence and people skills I know I’ll need one day being a nurse, but most importantly, it improved my emotional strength by doing it in honor of my mother, Gigi Richelle Locke,” Locke explained sentimentally. 46 April/May 2014 cantonmag.com
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Natural Relief for Seasonal Allergies Eileen owns Abundant Life Wellness in Milton. www.abundantlifewellness.com
By Eileen Wrobleski After a chilly North Georgia winter, we welcome with open arms the warmer days of spring. For 40 million Americans, though, the sight of budding trees and pollen-laden cars means the return of seasonal allergies and the accompanying itchy eyes, scratchy throat, runny nose, cough and congestion. At the basis of allergies is an immune system that is not functioning properly. The immune system protects the body from harmful, “non-self ” bacteria, viruses and toxins, called antigens. A cell called a macrophage recognizes an antigen and recreates its shape on the surface of the antigen. The macrophage, carrying the antigen, alerts t-helper cells to the invader, which deliver the message of the invader to B cells. B cells then produce antibodies that kill the antigen. Immune cells remember the pathogen so the next time the body is exposed, it will not produce symptoms. Antibodies continue to be made so that by adulthood, immunity has been built against thousands of pathogens. The problem occurs when the immune system recognizes friendly, or “self,” particles, such as Bermuda grass or milk, as invaders. Antibodies are produced against these friendly invaders and attach themselves to mast cells, which are filled with histamines (neurotransmitter-like chemicals). The mast cell degranulates, releasing histamine and producing allergic symptoms. The type of symptom depends on where the histamine is released. For example, if released in the head, it will cause a migraine headache, if in the joints, arthritis-type symptoms. While T-helper cells turn on B-cells, T-suppressor cells turn off B-cells, antibody production and the accompanying allergic reaction. If this function of T-helpers and T-suppressors can be manipulated, much suffering from allergic reaction can be eliminated. Fortify the immune system with probiotics, fish oil, liposomal vitamin C, vitamin D3, greens powder and nanoparticle silver. Symptomatic relief can be found with natural anti-histamines and anti-inflammatories, including stinging nettle tea; local, raw honey; isoquercitrin (EMIQ), a form of the bioflavanoid quercetin; curcumin; polyphenols in green tea and apples; and essential oils of peppermint, lavender and lemon, swished in the mouth for 20 seconds and swallowed. The underlying cause of seasonal allergies can be further addressed with allergy elimination techniques, such as NAET, targeted homeopathic detoxification
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places to go • people to see • things to do
calendar
1 Tuesday
APRIL • MAY
Opening reception for an exhibition on the Mayan and Guatemalan people living here in Cherokee County with musical and dance performances, as well as Mayan speakers. The exhibit is made possible through a partnership between the Maya Heritage Community Project of Kennesaw State University. The exhibit will feature photographs, textiles, musical instruments, and clothes. 5-7pm, Cherokee Arts Center. 94 North Street, 30114.
3 Thursday
Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast presented by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by the Lodge at Bridge Mill and Center Cut Catering; $20 at the door. Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, 30114.770-345-0400, gini@ cherokeechamber.com, www. cherokeechamber.com Kim Bates Digital Photogra-
phy Class, Thursdays for 4 weeks beginning April 3rd at the Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street, 30114. Bring 2-3 recently taken photos, your digital camera and its instructions. You can even use your smart phone camera! $90
4 Friday
Reinhardt University’s Music Theatre Program will present Carousel at the Falany Performing Arts Center. All seats $10. www.reinhardt.edu/fpac Downtown Canton’s First Friday event, 6-9pm, Celebrating Latin American Culture; live music, vendors, arts and crafts and food. www.canton-georgia.com
5 Saturday
RT Jones Library Book Club meets to discuss their current book. For more info contact RTJBookClub@gmail.com or call the library at 770-479-3090. Meets the first Saturday of each month at 11:30am.
8 Tuesday
Canton’s Main Street program
monthly “Main Street Morning,” 8am hosted this month by the Cherokee History Museum. Informative speakers, networking and refreshments. www. canton-georgia.com Reinhardt University’s Percussion Ensemble presents a free concert at the Falany Performing Arts Center at 7:30pm. Open to the public. No tickets required. www.reinhardt.edu/ fpac City-wide Blood Drive hosted by The City of Canton, 11am to 3pm at the Town Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 151 Elizabeth Street, 30114; To schedule your apt go to redcrossblood.org and enter 151E as the sponsor code.
9 Wednesday
Bunny Buddies! At RT Jones Library at 4pm. Real, live rabbit ambassadors from the Georgia House Rabbit Society are hopping into the library! Learn about the bunnies and interact with them. For families of all ages.
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10 Thursday
Reception at the Cherokee Arts Center for Cherokee County School’s Elementary A Art Show. 6-8pm. Exhibit runs April 8 – 16. View the work of the artists of the future! 94 North Street, 30114. www.cherokeearts.org CPR/AED Class – Cherokee Chamber Terrace Level, $20, 8:30am-Noon. As part of the Cherokee County Chamber's Community Outreach Programs, a CPR/AED class will be offered. Katie@cherokeechamber.com
12 Saturday
City of Holly Springs annual Easter Egg Hunt at Barrett Park, 120 Park Lane, Holly Springs 30115. 11am. Please plan to arrive early and find your age group area. The Easter Bunny will take one complimentary photo per family. A petting zoo and playground fun. www. hollyspringsga.us Jeanette Bottari – Needle Felting Workshop, Learn how to make needle felted critters for just $45. Supplies are $25 extra. 11:30 – 5pm at the Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street, www.cherokeearts.org, Phone 770-893-8438 or email magicalcreations@tds.net with questions. College Financial Aid 101 at RT Jones Library presented by Benjamin Meadows from the Georgia Student Finance Commission. All Cherokee County students who plan to attend college, along with their parents, are invited to attend. 11am. Banking Basics for Students at RT Jones Library at 10am. Manage money. Save money. Use credit wisely. Avoid identity theft and fraud. 770-4793090 ext. 232.
14 Monday
Yarn Time – Arm Knitting and Beyond at RT Jones Library, 6pm – 7:30pm. Open house event in the Children’s Activity Room. Work on your knitting projects and share your expertise with other knitters. Call Lisa 770-479-3060 ext 228 with questions.
15 Tuesday
Family story time at RT Jones Library, designed for families with children of all ages accompanied by a participating adult. Stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. 10:30am and 3:30pm Reading Dogs at Hickory Flat Library, 4:30pm. Kids and dogs go together like books and reading. Letting a child read to a dog builds confidence by providing a friendly, furry, non-judgmental listener. 10-15 minute sessions for children ages six and up. Call the library 2 weeks in advance to register. Cherokee Chamber of Commerce After Hours April at The Canton Theatre, 171 East Main Street, sponsored by Canton Main Street and AT&T. 4:306pm. RSVP gini@cherokeechamber.com
17 Thursday
Family story time at Ball Ground Library and Hickory Flat Library, designed for families with children of all ages accompanied by a participating adult. Stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. 10:30am
18 Friday
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt – Hickory Flat Fellowship presents its annual Easter event.7:00 p.m., at 5301 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton. Free. Food, a magic show and pictures with the Easter Bunny! In the dark
Easter Egg hunt! Participants will use their own flashlights to find hidden eggs. Hunters will be divided according to their ages, with a special section for toddlers. 678-333-2292
19 Saturday
Edibles-Getting your garden started. 11am. Autumn Hill Nursery, 100 Pea Ridge Rd., Canton. Also, in their Woodstock/Hickory Flat location. They’ll discuss growing vegetables in containers, raised beds, potato in sacks and starting your seeds. FREE - RSVP Canton 770-345-5252 & Hickory Flat 770-442-3901, www. autumnhillnursery.com Reinhardt University’s Bass Anglers host Bass Tournament on Lake Allatoona. Get ready to reel in a big one! Reinhardt University’s Bass Anglers fishing team hosts its first bass tournament, Saturday, April 19, launching off from Victoria Boat Ramp on Lake Allatoona. The tournament is open to the public, and will run from safelight until 3 p.m. www. reinhardt.edu All day event - Adult Easter Egg Hunt, Autumn Hill Nursery: 100 Pea Ridge Rd., Canton, GA & 4256 Earney Rd., Woodstock, GA 30188 Find your egg, bring it unopened along with your purchases to the checkout counter. Together we will open the egg to find your discount. Discounts up to 25% off your entire purchase. Everyone welcome! www.autumnhillnursery. com
20 Sunday
HAPPY EASTER!!! ALLELUIA!
21 Monday
Reinhardt University’s Symphony Orchestra to perform at the Falany Performing Arts Center under the direction of Jere Flint
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and with a broad range of repertoire. 7:30pm. All seats $10. www.reinhardt.edu/fpac Teen Writing Workshop at RT Jones Library, 6pm; Love to write? Have a creative side you would like to share? Teens 12 and up. Unleash creativity, share latest projects, play fun writing games and enjoy snacks. Reading Dogs at Ball Ground and RT Jones Libraries, 4:30pm. Kids and dogs go together like books and reading. Letting a child read to a dog builds confidence by providing a friendly, furry, non-judgmental listener. 10-15 minute sessions for children ages six and up. Call the library 2 weeks in advance to register.
22 Tuesday
Administrative Professionals Luncheon at the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Terrace Level, 11:30am – 1pm. Show appreciation to your support staff! They will enjoy a great program, delicious lunch, and fabulous door prizes. Speaker: Jean Houston Shore; Sponsored by Ned Castleberry, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. $35. RSVP gini@cherokeechamber.com Reception at the Cherokee Arts Center for Cherokee County School’s Elementary “B” Art Show. 6-8pm. Exhibit runs April 22-30. View the work of the artists of the future! 94 North Street, 30114. www. cherokeearts.org
23 Wednesday
Weekly Meditation, Wednesdays, 7:30p, Conscious Living Center, Open to Beginners & All Levels , $15 drop-in; Learn the benefits of meditation as Joanne addresses commonly seen challenges such as "mind chatter", time, environment,
etc. Various styles of meditation are covered including guided visualization, silent, chanting and drumming. www.cfeh.org
24 Thursday
Family story time at Ball Ground Library and Hickory Flat Library, designed for families with children of all ages accompanied by a participating adult. Stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. 10:30am
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Super Saturday Family story time at RT Jones Library, designed for families with children of all ages accompanied by a participating adult. Stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. 10:30am
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Miniature Gardens and Terrariums, 2pm. Autumn Hill Nursery, 100 Pea Ridge Rd., Canton, GA& 4256 Earney Rd., Woodstock, GA 30188 They’ll show you how easy it is to garden small scale! No shovels, no sweating, but beware miniature gardening is addictive. Come join the fun. FREE - RSVP Canton 770-345-5252 & Hickory Flat 770-442-3901 www. autumnhillnursery.com
29 Tuesday
Toddler Lapsit story time at RT Jones Library, designed for families with children ages 1 to 3 only accompanied by a participating adult. Stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. Limited to the first 15 participants and fills up. 10:30am Reading Dogs at Hickory Flat Library, 4:30pm. Kids and dogs go together like books and reading. Letting a child read to a dog builds confidence by providing a friendly, furry, non-judgmental listener. 10-15 minute sessions for children ages six and up. Call the library
2 weeks in advance to register.
30 Wednesday
Family story time at Ball Ground Library and Hickory Flat Library, designed for families with children of all ages accompanied by a participating adult. Stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. 10:30am
MAY 2 Friday
Downtown Canton’s First Friday event, downtown Canton, 6pm to 9pm with vendors, arts and crafts, live music, food and fun! www.canton-georgia.com
3 Saturday
Great American Clean up at Cherokee Focus, 100 Hickory Circle, Holly Springs, 30115. 9am to Noon to pick up litter and improve the Holly Springs Community. A Nationwide program which brings volunteers together in public service all across the US. Cleaning materials, water and snacks will be provided. www.hollyspringsga.us Let’s Talk Hydrangeas, 10am and 3pm; Autumn Hill Nursery, 100 Pea Ridge Rd., Canton, GA & 4256 Earney Rd., Woodstock, GA 30188 We’ll discuss different types of hydrangeas, where best to place them, proper pruning and feeding. We’ll cover it all. FREE- RSVP Canton 770-345-5252 & Hickory Flat 770-442-3901 www. autumnhillnursery.com RT Jones Library Book Club meets to discuss their current book. For more info contact RTJBookClub@gmail.com or call the library at 770-479-3090. Meets the first Saturday of each month at 11:30am. Elly Hobgood Paint Group; Come and paint our watercolor
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places to go • people to see • things to do projects geared towards those with some watercolor experience. 1-5pm, www.cherokeearts.org, $30
6 Tuesday
Family story time at RT Jones Library, designed for families with children of all ages accompanied by a participating adult. Stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. 10:30am and 3:30pm
8 Thursday
The Artie Shaw Orchestra under the direction of Matt Koza will give a concert at Reinhardt University’s Falany Performing Arts Center at 7:30pm. Adults #35, Seniors and Students $30. www.reinhardt.edu/fpac
9 Friday
Erik Norlander and The Galactic Collective will perform an all-instrumental set promoting Erik’s two latest multi-disc releases. Erik Norlander is an accomplished keyboardist and composer who has produced over 30 albums. Online tickets $20. Free Drinks. www.sergeentertainmentgroup.comgalactic-collective-concert; Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North St., www. cherokeearts.org;
10 Saturday
Needles & Hooks, Cherokee Arts Center; Every Saturday at 12 noon -- Call for Reservation! Free to members, $5 non-members; Bring any needlework and your lunch and come to the arts center office (main floor under the green awning). Swap patterns, chit-chat, and meet new friends. www.cherokeearts.org
11 Sunday
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Falany Performing Arts Center presents Rumpelstilskin, for all ages presented by the Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth. Adults $15, Seniors and Children $10.
www.reinhardt.edu/fpac.
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20 Tuesday
Family story time at RT Jones Library, designed for families with children of all ages accompanied by a participating adult. Stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. 10:30am and 3:30pm
14 Wednesday
Toddler Lapsit story time at RT Jones Library, designed for families with children ages 1 to 3 only accompanied by a participating adult. Stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. Limited to the first 15 participants and fills up. 10:30am How to Create a Butterfly Garden, 10am. Autumn Hill Nursery, 100 Pea Ridge Rd., Canton, GA & 4256 Earney Rd., Woodstock, GA 30188 Come find out what these beautiful creatures want, provide it, and watch them flock to you garden! We’ll discuss the do’s and don’ts of creating a butterfly-friendly environment. FREE - RSVP Canton 770-345-5252 & Hickory Flat 770-442-3901, www. autumnhillnursery.com
15 Thursday
City Council Meeting, 151 Elizabeth Street, 30114; 6pm – 8pm. Public welcome.
17 Saturday
Super Saturday Family story time at RT Jones Library, designed for families with children of all ages accompanied by a participating adult. Stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. 10:30am
18 Sunday
The Louis Armstrong Society Jazz Band will perform at the Falany Performing Arts Center at Reinhardt University at 7:30pm. New Orleans based performers. Adults $35. Seniors and Students $30. www.rein-
VOTE!!! General Primary Election; Cherokee County Elections and Registration, 400 East Main Street, 30114. Don’t forget!
21 Wednesday
Reading Dogs at Ball Ground and RT Jones Libraries, 10:30am. Kids and dogs go together like books and reading. Letting a child read to a dog builds confidence by providing a friendly, furry, non-judgmental listener. 10-15 minute sessions for children ages six and up. Call the library 2 weeks in advance to register. Toddler Lapsit story time at RT Jones Library, designed for families with children ages 1 to 3 only accompanied by a participating adult. Stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. Limited to the first 15 participants and fills up. 10:30am
24 Saturday
Celebrate Memorial Weekend at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. 10am. Sponsored by the Advisory Council to the Cemetery. The Council is a volunteer organization that seeks to promote the honoring of veterans and operates in cooperation with and subject to the guidelines of the Cemetery's director. The Advisory Council depends on the assistance of Cemetery staff members for the physical set up, sound system, among other things, or order to conduct these programs. Downtown Canton’s FARMER’S MARKET – starts today and every Saturday throughout the summer, 8am to Noon; enjoy live music, fresh food, great arts and crafts and vendors. www. canton-georgia.com
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“She is clothed with strength and dignity and can laugh at the days to come.” Proverbs 31:25 By Polly Balint
While enjoying golf with three friends I started thinking about Mom and how she left me such a wonderful legacy of playing golf and loving life. I remembered what she was like on my last trip to Coral Gables, FL. She could barely speak and could walk if someone was helping her. Still, she was so pleasant and willing to do whatever was in front of her. She was humble and consistently thankful. Growing up and even in my adulthood she always made everything an adventure; whether we would be eating hamburgers outdoors or having a bowl of ice cream. She’d say, “We’re having a party!” Whatever it was, she made it special somehow. When we were living on our farm in Pennsylvania, on a whim, she’d load up a picnic basket, load us in the station wagon and we’d drive down the pasture road to our creek. She’d start a campfire, get out her huge black iron skillet and make us fried egg sandwiches. We were having another party! Mom saw life as wonderful gift and always wanted to make the most of every moment with a joyful, thankful attitude. She handled the ripple effects of her tragic divorce with so much grace. Without warning, Dad walked out on her and five children. She had the heartbreak of him leaving--she obviously loved him--and faced the relentless struggles of raising us. She didn’t complain. She loved us deeply and kept us all together. Now I know it was God who gave her such strength and dignity. We grew up going to church, Sunday school and Vacation Bible School. She made birthdays special. She made holidays special. We took trips to Florida and ended up moving there. She rented large cabins in North Carolina during the summer. We took regular beachside vacations. We learned to play golf at young ages. We fished. We went boating. We had people come over all the time for our festive dinners. Mom didn’t expect anything from anyone. With her generous heart she shared her gift of hospitality. She loved to dance, sing, eat, and most of all Mom loved to laugh. She laughed all the time. If she wasn’t laughing she was smiling. She did not care what people thought of her. She didn’t think about herself. She wasn’t impressed with expensive things, even though that was the lifestyle in which she grew up. She just wanted to love people. Mom, also known as Mary Brown, succeeded in showing me she loved me unconditionally. No matter how many bad choices I’ve made in my life she remained my biggest cheerleader, always encouraging me with her love and wise words. And I loved her unconditionally knowing she had faults, too. Unconditional love and grace are gifts from God to your heart. God made Mom a gift to my heart, too.
Author, encourager, blogger, marketing consultant and founder of That Girl Marketing, LL, Polly is working on her fourth book in her Totally Devoted series published at Yawn's Publishing in Historic Downtown Canton, GA. She has 25 years of writing experience as a newspaper reporter and magazine columnist. She founded and hosted the Woodmont Ladies Bible Study for nine years. She's been emcee and guest speaker at various women's events. Polly's books are available at Yawn's Publishing, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble. com Contact Polly @ www.totallydevoted2. blogspot.com
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