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Holly Springs • Canton • Macedonia • Sixes • BallGround • FreeHome • Waleska FEBRUARY/MARCH 2014
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magazine RESTAURANT ISSUE L I V E • WO R K • S H O P • PL AY • PR AY LOC ALLY
food glorious food
High School Happenings Artist Profile: Patricia Reeves Chukkar Farm Polo Club Real Estate Market Update
Think Outside of the Chocolate Box this Valentine’s Day Competitive Gymnastics
Caring for your Canton Cats Golf Tips from the Pro: Swing Fitness 1
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As I write this, there are cars stranded up and down Hwy 20, 575, Riverstone Pkwy and East Cherokee Drive – we’re in the middle of the snow storm that caught us all off guard; but it’s actually quite beautiful. The white roads and fields reflect the sun, making everything so bright – and the children are out of school, using trash can tops as sleds and finally excited to be playing outside again. I witnessed so many nice people driving trucks, helping those of us stranded or stuck in our cars. Complete strangers gave us rides home when we had to abandon our vehicles on the sides of the roads. Neighbors were using Facebook to update each other on road conditions and the status of loved ones stuck in traffic for hours. Our community really pulled together and helped each other through the worst of it. This is our Restaurant Issue - and we discovered there are over 90 restaurants in town, including the eight that we profile within our pages. We had so much fun putting this issue together for you. Our photographer Darleen Prem made her way around Canton this past month shooting all the delicious dishes on the following pages. Be sure to make a reservation and try out some of these meals in person. This is truly a community magazine, your community magazine, so please continue to send us your calendar items, articles, and tips.
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Restaurant Issue Feb/March
Publisher’s Pick: Restaurants, p8 Chukkar Farm Polo Club, p16 High School Happenings, p12 Canton Kids, p40 Artist Profile: Patricia Reeves, p46
PUBLISHER • EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Regina Gulick CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Amanda Turano, Melissa Holder Charity McDaniel, Randy Hain Kali Hawlk, Julie Brennan Heather Murphy, Jodi Zorzi
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IN EVERY ISSUE Golf: Bill Barkley, p30 Veterinary: Jennifer Ferrell, p32 Faith: Polly Balint, p60 Tennis: Amy Pazahanick, p20 Scoop OTP: Suzanne and Michelle, p36 Gardening: Tom Cox, p34 Real Estate Finance: Jeff Smalley, p28 Senior Care: Brandi Hackett, p52 Wealth: Charles H. Currie, Jr., p38 Calendar: p54
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COPY EDITORS Danielle Bartling Claire Barkley Anne Marie Willis COLUMNISTS Bill Barkley, Jennifer Ferrell Polly Balint, Kali Hawlk Tom Cox, Eric Hill Amy Pazahanick, Michelle Knapp Suzanne Taylor, Brandi Hackett Charles Currie, Jeff Smalley ADVERTISING MANAGER Mike Asche STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Darleen Prem, DarleenPrem.com MARKETING CONSULTANT Polly Baling, That Girl Marketing, LLC CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS JodiZorziPhotography.com HeatherPhotographers.com StacyHendersonPhotography.com Greg Spell, g-roxphotos.com CantonMagazine is published by: Simple Concepts Local Marketing 5503 Union Hill Road, Canton, GA 30115 404-606-0797 • cantonmag.com FB: facebook.com/cantongeorgiamagazine
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No Reason to Lea KEEP THIS ISSUE: Canton Restaurants Restaurant/Food Photography by Darleen Prem DarleenPrem.com
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RIVERSTONE CORNER BISTRO “THE RCB”
We had so much fun putting together this Restaurant Issue -we wanted to eat the pages; and expect you will too!
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ave Canton Did you know that we have over 90 restaurants in Canton (30114 & 30115)? And that doesn’t include fast-food spots. Why would we ever leave Canton to dine out? We had so much fun putting together this issue; and we felt the best way to showcase our fabulous eateries was with pictures. Darleen Prem of Darleen Prem Photography made her way around town capturing the best of the best. So, make a reservation for this weekend and try the real thing. CM
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Over 90 Restaurants in Canton (30114 and 30115)!
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Frosty Frog Creamer y & Cafe 6205 Hickory Flat Hwy, 30115 770-704-9333 • frostyfrogcreamery.com
Johnny ’s Pizza - Hickor y Flat 6124 Hickory Flat Hwy, 30115 770-704-6776 • Find on Facebook!
Woodmont Bar & Grille 3105 Gaddis Road, 30115 770-345-9260 • woodmontgolfclub.com
7 Tequilas Mexic an 7tequilasmexicanrestaurant.com Canton • Holly Springs • Cumming
Restaurant/Food Photography by Darleen Prem DarleenPrem.com
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Riverstone Corner Bistro “RCB” 135 Reinhardt College Pkwy, 30114 770-704-7325 • rcbcanton.com
Union Hill Grill 5060 Sugar Pike Road, 30115 770-558-1151 • unionhillgrill.com
Goin’ Coastal Seafood 125 West Main Street, 30114 770-479-3737 • goincoastalseafood.com
Featherstone’s at BridgeMill 1190 BridgeMill Ave, 30114 770-345-5500 • bridgemillathleticclub.com
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Publisher’s Pick: The RCB
Photography by Darleen Prem DarleenPrem.com
No longer can we say the RCB is Can-
ton’s “Best Kept Secret,” because all you’d have to do is show up one night for dinner and see the tables full of local residents who love great food. Not a secret anymore. But if you happen to be one of the few who hasn’t dined with Chef Michael Farrar and his team then you’ll need to make a date to do so soon. The menu is inspired by the Chef and the owners, and is considered Southern Comfort Food - our favorite. RCB opened in October 2012 and they have another location- Corner Bistro- which
opened in April 2009. It’s a family affair, and they consider their staff part of their extended family. When they first came to Canton from Townelake, they had a lot of critics -- not of the food, of course, but concerning the location off of Reinhardt Parkway. They’ve proven the naysayers wrong by consistently putting out delicious dishes, excellent ambience and live, local music. Their business has been built entirely by wordof-mouth. Farrar says, “We love getting first time guests walking through our doors, but most important-
Riverstone Corner Bistro RIVERSTONE CORNER BISTRO Come to The RCB! 135 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Canton • 30114 770-704-7325 • rcbcanton.com
ly we love and are grateful for our regulars. Our regulars have believed in us from the beginning. And we love when families choose to celebrate milestones and special occasions with us.” The RCB is indeed the perfect place to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and prom! For Valentine’s Day, they will take reservations for a pre-fixe menu/dinner for two with three different price tiers and options with live music. They offer specials every night of the week, too. Monday is RCB Burger and Craft Beer Night. Tuesday - $5 House Organic Margaritas. Wednesday is $6
Martinis all day. Thursdays - 1/3 Off Bottles of Wine. Friday and Saturday - $5 Sangrias and Live Music. And we always admire local businesses that are closed on Sundays. One more reason to love The RCB. Their lunch menu offers a wide variety of soups, salads, sandwiches and more. The dinner menu includes a sumptuous array of steaks, seafood, chicken and pasta dishes. Their desserts are homemade, fresh and delectable! You can view their entire menu online at rcbcanton.com. CM 9
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Over 90 Restaurants in Canton (30114, 30115) - Enjoy our “Publishers Picks in Pink! 7 Tequilas • 1425 Riverstone Pkwy • 770- 479-0847 7 Tequilas • Holly Springs Pkwy • Alessandro’s Italian Cafe • 10511 Bells Ferry Rd • 770-345-4446 Applebee’s• 1421 Riverstone Pkwy • 770- 345-1161 Bedoe’s Bar & Grille • 6115 Hickory Flat Hwy • 770-479-4449 Bodock’s Bar & Grill • 150 Riverstone Pkwy • 770-704-7001 Brooklyn Joe’s • 2060 Cumming Hwy • 770) 720-7700 Buffalo’s Southwest Cafe • 1625 Ball Ground Hwy • 770-345-3513 Canton House Chinese • 134 Riverstone Pkwy • 770-720-2897 Casey’s Home Cooking • 140 Keith Drive Cheeseburger Bobby’s • 2060 Cumming Hwy • 770-479-0411 China Garden • 6199 Hickory Flat Hwy • 770-345-1178 China Star • 2060 Cumming Hwy • 678-493-5888 Corner Cafe - Lathemtown • 11474 Cumming Hwy • 770- 781-9510 Cracker Barrel • 715 Transit Ave • 770-479-2336 Dairy Queen of Canton • 2761 Marietta Hwy • 770-479-3156 Dos Margaritas • 6774 Hickory Flat Hwy •770-720-1088 Dos Margaritas • 1558 Riverstone Pkwy • 770-720-3861 Dos Margaritas • 111 Mountain Vista Blvd • 678-880-0717 Downtown Deli Dogs • 250 E Main Street • 678-653-6475 Downtown Kitchen • 140 E Marietta Street • 770-479-1616 Fazoli’s Italian • 140 Keith Drive • 770-479-7644 Featherstone’s • 1190 BridgeMill Ave • 770-345-5500 Five Guys Burgers & Fries • 1359 Riverstone Pkwy • 770-479-1128
Fratelli’s NY Pizza & Pasta • 3753 Marietta Hwy • 770-720-9770 Frosty Frog Cafe • 6205 Hickory Flat Hwy • 770-704-9333 Goin’ Coastal • 125 West Main Street • 770-479-3737 Gondolier Pizza • 1554 Riverstone Pkwy • 770) 720-1010 IHOP • 3010 Northside Pkwy • 770-345-1411 Johnny’s NY Style Pizza • 559 Riverstone Pkwy • 770-345-7131 Johnny’s NY Style Pizza • 6124 Hickory Flat Hwy • 770-704-6776 Keithsburg Cafe • 2452 Ball Ground Hwy • 770-479-0405 La Bamba Mexican Bar & Grill • 6039 Hickory Flat Hwy La Bamba • 15 Laurel Canyon Village• 770-720-4999 La Parilla • 1810 Cumming Hwy • 770-479-8781 La Parilla Mexican • 1810 Cumming Hwy Las Palmas Mexican • 8012 Cumming Hwy • 770- 704-9640 Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant • 3760 Sixes Rd • 770-479-4099 Little River Grill • 6979 Bells Ferry Rd • 770-345-4444 Longhorn Steakhouse • 1375 Riverstone Pkwy • 770-345-4511 Magic Sushi • 147 Reinhardt College Pkwy • 770-720-8291 Mandarin House • 1750 Marietta Hwy •770-479-7621 10
Mizu • 6768 Hickory Flat Hwy • 770-479-7738 Moe’s Southwest Grill • 135 Reinhardt College Pkwy • 678-493-7073 Mui Lan • 130 Prominence Point • 770-479-5984 New Georgian Hills • 69 Waleska St • 770-479-8311 O’Charley’s • 1409 Riverstone Pkwy • 770-720-6161 Okinawa • 1359 Riverstone Pkwy • 770-345-1182 Old Towne Hot Dogs & Deli • 250 Main Street • 678-493-7824 Olive Garden • 2040 Cumming Hwy • 770-704-6665 Outback Steakhouse • 3 Reinhardt College Pwy • 770-720-9702 Painted Pig Tavern • 190 East Main St • 678-880-1714 Pizza Hut • 220 Marietta Hwy • 770-479-8775 Provino’s • 1365 Riverstone Pkwy • 770-720-9676 R&M Sandwich Shop • 117 W Main Street • 770- 479-4413 Rainbow Asia • 3725 Sixes Rd • 770-720-0879 Red Lobster • 1405 Riverstone Pkwy • 770- 345-8311 Riverstone Corner Bistro • 135 Reinhardt College Pkwy • 770-704-7325 Romeo’s Pizza • 1453 Riverstone Pkwy • 770-345-1117 Shane’s Rib Shack • 2864 E Cherokee Dr • 770 -720-8835 Shane’s Rib Shack • 4504 Old Highway 5 • 770-517-8655 Shane’s Rib Shack • 135 Reinhardt College Pkwy • 678-880-1141
Sidelines Grille • 147 Reinhardt College Pkwy • 678-880-0284 Simply Southern • 12400 Cumming Hwy • 770-889-6248 Soho Bagel Co • 3760 Sixes Rd • 770-479-6050 Stevi B’s Pizza • 1554 Riverstone Pkwy • 770-345-5881 Stratus Kitchen & Bar • 400 Laurel Canton Pkwy • 678-447-2753 Sugar Pike Junction • 1695 Lower Union Hill Rd • 770-475-2324 Sweet Escapes • East Cherokee Dr • Taco Mac • 1810 Cumming Hwy • 770-479-7900 Tapatios • 111 Mountain Vista Blvd • 770-720-1120 Taqueria Oaxacana • 180 Riverstone Pkwy •770-704-6727 Tarascos • 111 Mountain Vista Blvd • Taste of Italy • 3753 Marietta Hwy • 678-880-9167 Tecali Grille Mexican • 132 Riverstone Pkwy • 770-720-3772 Torinos Italian Restaurant • 361 East Main St • 770-479-0969 Unce Pepper’s Pizza • 12424 Cumming Hwy • 678-456-4858 Union Hill Grill • 5060 Sugar Pike Rd • 770-558-1151 Viva Mexico • 130 Prominence Point Pkwy • 770-720-3342 Which Wich • 2030 Cumming Hwy • 770- 345-5555 Williamson Bros Bar-B-Q • 1600 Marietta Hwy • 770-345-9067 Winchester Woodfire Grill • 110 Mountain Vista Blvd • 770-45-4745
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By Lindsey Cofer
New Beginnings and Team Building for the C r e e k v i ew G r i z z l y Sw i m Te a m With the opening of the Cherokee County Aquatic Center this past summer, Cherokee county swimmers were given a long-overdue “home” where they can practice and host meets for the first time. With a fresh new home came a fresh new team, 70% of whom are underclassmen. What they lack in experience, they make up for with dedication and hard work showing continuous improvement throughout the season. Swimmers are expected to balance academic performance with 6:00 am practices before school. The team captains, seniors, Landon Egeland and John Hodges have done an excellent job of keeping team spirit high in a sport that puts a major emphasis on individual performance. They have been great role models for younger athletes and provided valuable mentorship for the newcomers to the sport. For the grizzly swimmers, being part of a team is about more than just the sport. It’s about being part of a community and making a positive impact. When the team learned that a swimmer from another Cherokee County team had experienced a personal tragedy, they came together to organize a fundraiser to help the family. Everywhere they go, the team conducts themselves
with professionalism and good sportsmanship. They are proud to represent Cherokee County and Creekview High School. While The Creekview swim team has yet to place 1st at a meet as a team, swimmers are experiencing many individual successes and dropping times steadily. Five school-wide records have been broken so far notably, Garret Joseph in the 100m breast stroke with a time of 1:08.1, a fraction of a second shy of state qualifying time. Six girls have qualified to represent Creekview at the state meet including: Lauren Griffin, Brittany Creasy, Anna Knowlton, Jordan Kendall, Michelle McCord, and Emily Snyder. The events that the Creekview girls have qualified to compete in include: girls 200 Medley Relay, 200 Freestyle Relay, 400 Freestyle Relay, 200m Freestyle, 50m Freestyle, 100m Butterfly, 500m Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke, 200 Individual Medley. As the season comes to a close, Coaches Patrick Fuller and Lindsey Cofer look forward to what they can expect as current team members continue to develop their talents. They are also working on recruiting new swimmers to help the team become more competitive. LC
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Sequoyah basketball is off to a great start this season at the War Lodge in Hickory Flat The men’s team consists of five seniors, four juniors, three sophomores and one freshman. The starting lineup is strong with players like senior point guard Logan Taylor, shooting guard Levi Biddy, guard Jordan Usher, center Christian Hillhouse, and senior forward Dalton Satterfield. Coach Jeremy Adams said, “These players have continued to get better throughout the season and we are looking to make our push toward the region championship. We have always had great community support and we need everyone down the stretch to support the kids. We are especially excited to be hosting the tournament at Sequoyah this year.” The Chiefs are 7-11 overall and 4-4 in the sub-region, which puts them in first place in the region. Sequoyah women’s basketball is led by Coach Derrick DeWitt and ranked 10th in the state. With a 15-4 season record and a 10-0 record in the region, the team has experienced the thrill of victory many times. Senior starters Emily Ryan and Kaitlin Brandon lead the team well. With the strength of sisters Lauren and Kelley Hartman, Kyli Schmitt, Kennedy Williams and Tori Rogers, the team is on track for winning the county championship this year.
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Chukkar Farm Polo By AMANDA TURANO
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Tucked away on a quiet pastoral road in Alpharetta/Cherokee, less than an hour from Atlanta, is the beautiful Chukkar Farm Polo Club. Upon entering Chukkar Farm, your eyes will feast on 173 acres of lush, natural landscape. Jack Cashin and his wife Helen purchased the land in 1979. The farm has polo fields, wooded areas, a river crossing and a 26-acre lake. The property hosts a wide variety of events including polo matches, riding lessons, weddings, corporate outings, outdoor concerts and more. The family owned and operated polo club is the home of the Cashin family with 3 generations working or playing on the farm at any moment. Jack, as founder, is part of the daily activities of the farm along with daughter Cara Cashin Tadsen, acting as general manager. As a world traveler and virtual living history book, Jack age 88, tells us that he had always wanted a farm. He took up the game of polo
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40 years ago and his spark of a dream of bringing polo, traditionally a game of Persian Kings, to the masses began to burn. Chukkar Farm is home to over $100K in horses that have been donated for lessons and polo. The farm offers lessons to children and adults on any level as an opportunity to start with no experience necessary. The instructors teach riding and polo to anyone wanting to learn. Every Sunday from May thru November will find fans bringing a blanket and picnic to the lawn to cheer on the horses and riders during the club’s weekly polo match. Polo matches are open to the public and begin at 2:00pm. As the rise of rustic-chic weddings and receptions continue to gain popularity, Chukkar Farm has become a widely sought after venue for this special life event. Brides, grooms and their guests are treated to a beautiful backdrop with sweeping views for their wedding ceremony and reception. The Cashin family Feb/March 2014 • cantonmag.com
is committed to bringing your dream day to life. It is easy to imagine a beautiful wedding in the polo field followed by the reception under a tent or in the pavilion with guests eating, dancing and celebrating the night away. For inspiration and some gorgeous wedding photos to get your creative juices flowing, please check out the gallery on the Chukkar Farm website!
pavilion. Reserve your spot online or purchase general admission at the door.
Chukkar Farm is also delighted to offer the Concerts Under the Stars series. Locals have enjoyed a night out in a lively setting with performers like “Home By Dark� for 8 years running. Living in Georgia affords us spring, summer and fall nights with twinkling skies and warm breezes to accompany this ever-popular outdoor music series. The concerts are celebrated every Saturday evening from May thru November. Bring along a blanket, food and friends and relax under the stars while enjoying music by gifted songwriters and performers from around the country. Special reserved seating is also available in the
The farm hosts a variety of companies of many different sizes year-round. In addition to team building, the farm is an excellent venue for fundraising. On specially scheduled Sundays during the polo matches, charitable organizations are on site complete with catered food & drink, big brimmed hats and silent auctions. Check the calendar for details about upcoming charity fundraisers. Schools, clubs or your favorite charity can also host an event at the farm. A clubhouse, food & drink pavilion and children’s area all are available to make your fundraising event a success.
Organizing a team building event or corporate event is easy and unique when held at Chukkar Farm. The polo club offers visitors a relaxed atmosphere away from the day-to-day stressors to enjoy a company outing, team building or corporate celebration.
Whether or not you are interested in this polo
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farm as a spectator or a player, a blushing bride or a groom, for a corporate retreat or country chic fundraiser, Chukkar Farm Polo Club has it all and its staff is enthusiastic and ready to help. As Jack Cashin so eloquently put it when touring his property together, “Walking through our woods is like walking through a cathedral”. Amanda is a happily married mother of two energetic & busy We agree Jack, we agree! chukkarfarmpoloclub.com
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teens and one spoiled yellow lab! She is a lover of words...words of wisdom, words of lore, spoken words, written words and lyrical words. When she is not carpooling, household managing, or homework helping, Amanda can be found with her nose in a book, trail running or blogging about this magnificent gift called life.
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feature • gymnastics
By Melissa Holder
Gymnastics
Canton girls – and boys – participate in competitive gymnastics from the beginning level to those aspiring to the collegiate and even Olympic level. Three competitive gymnastics facilities in Canton are Zenit Gymnastics, National Gymnastics Academy and Canton Gymnastics Academy. Many gymnasts start out in “mommy and me” and weekly tumbling classes and then find they have a special knack for the sport. If a child loves gymnastics and the family can make the commitment, then competitive teams are an option. Team/Competitive gymnastics is a year-round commitment not only for the coaches and gymnasts, but also for their parents. Team members will work out anywhere between 5 and 16 hours per week, and competition season can run year round. Because competitive gymnasts are expected to practice numerous hours per week year round and be committed to the team, it is important to ask careful questions and see that your child interacts well with the coaches and other gymnasts at a gym. Zenit, one of the larger gyms in Canton, has been open for five years. Run by Elena and Michael Beresnev, Zenit had 11 regional champions, 2 Georgia state team members and 34 state champion titles in 2013. “Our goal at Zenit is to create a success story for every child,” explains Michael Beresnev. “We promise to provide a high quality, athletic experience with an emphasis on fun! We use gymnastics as a positive experience to teach discipline, determination, time management and respect for others. These experiences are building blocks for future athletic, academic and personal growth.” Zenitgymnastics.com National Gymnastics Center’s training facility in Holly Springs offers a variety of programs in gymnastics, combining positive instruction with a focus on the personal development of each child in a fun and nurturing environment. One of the goals at National Gymnastics Center is to help to develop strong, well-rounded athletes while building self-confidence, poise, perseverance, and discipline. Their AAU/USA Gymnastics teams have been successful in reaching this goal and boast state, regional and national individual champions, as well as state champion teams. Nationalgymnasticscenter.com Canton Gymnastic Academy, which has been open for eight years has dynamic, competitive teams. Their gym is family oriented with small student-to-coach ratios, which gives very individualized attention to each gymnast. They are affiliated with the USA and AAU programs and compete on all levels. They have had national and state champions athletes. Cantongymnastics.com 20
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Canton Mom Nancy Capinegro’s daughter, Audrey, has experience with a Canton gym and most recently in North Fulton. She currently holds a level 8 ranking. “Her coaches see the individual first and work to Audrey’s strengths, while helping her find her best self.” Nancy adds, “In competitive gymnastics, the coaches and teammates truly become a second family to the girls, so finding a place where your child feels safe, loved and challenged is invaluable.” Just like a baseball player may find that one league fits his style better, or a dance company highlights a dancer’s strength, each gymnastics facility has its own personality and specialties. Deciding which gymnasium is right for your athlete is an important decision. Here are a few things to consider when interviewing a gym for your talented child: • Are there various levels at the gym to allow for advancement at the gymnast’s pace? • Is there a good coach to gymnast ratio? Are there coaches that specialize in each apparatus? • Is the gym conveniently located? With gymnasts spending a good portion of the week in training, it is imperative that, logistically, your child can attend. • Does the gym have the newest equipment and is it well maintained? Safety should be a priority and it should be evident through proper padding and fully functional equipment. Most gyms will allow your gymnast to participate in a few sessions to ensure it is a good fit. Both parties need to be comfortable so that the experience is not only beneficial, but fun. You should reevaluate your choice as your gymnast develops. Many families attend several different gyms over the course of a gymnastics career. If you think your daughter may be the next Gabby Douglas, or your son a future Paul Hamm, visit a local gym and talk with one of the many experienced coaches. They can tell you if your child is ready for competitive training, needs to take introductory classes or which level he or she could be expected to compete – and compete well. Finding the right balance between challenging and fun is often tricky; but with guidance, competitive gymnastics can be a rewarding experience for the whole family. 21
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The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that participants for the 13th Annual Teen Leadership Cherokee (TLC) Class have been selected. Of the 109 Cherokee County high school sophomores that applied for the program, 20 students were chosen. Applicants were asked to submit a formal application and participated in two rounds of personal interviews with local business leaders. The TLC Class has already attended an Orientation with their parents and an all-day Retreat, which was held on January 11th at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Over the next three months, students will participate in four class sessions and complete an individual project, all of which will address topics such as community involvement, economic and educational responsibility, personal development and team building. A graduation ceremony and dinner will be held in late March to honor the class. The mission of Teen Leadership Cherokee is to develop the knowledge and leadership skills of young people in Cherokee County so they may confidently become our leaders of 23 tomorrow.
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The new Archaeology Temporary Exhibit is now open at the History Museum!
Unearthing the Past: Archaeology in Cherokee County • Sponsored by Canton Tourism, Inc.
The Cherokee County History Museum will be hosting a temporary exhibit “Unearthing the Past: Archaeology in Cherokee County” from January 8 until April 12, 2014. This exhibit will explore the last 80 years of archaeological investigations in Cherokee County, highlight some of the more than 1,000 archaeological sites in the area, and feature rarely seen artifacts found in Cherokee County. On public display for the first time, these 50 objects are currently in private collections. They represent over 8,000 years of Native American occupation and include ceremonial objects, game pieces, weapons, and tools. Lisa Tressler, archivist for the Cherokee County Historical Society, states, “Native Americans called Cherokee County home for 13,000 years; the Cherokee accounted for approximately 50 of those years. With this exhibit we hope to open a window to the lives of not just the Cherokee but also these earlier cultures.” Executive Director, Stefanie Joyner, adds “Artifacts from the major archaeological sites are represented, including Long Swamp, Wilbanks Mound and Hickory Log. This is a great chance for the public to view these rare objects.” January 8, 2014 – April 12, 2014, Cherokee County History Museum In the Historic Marble Courthouse, Suite 140, 100 North St, Canton , W, Th, F 10-5 Sat 10-3
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C ANTON REAL ESTATE • mArket report
December 2013 • 121 Sales • Avg Sale $226,744 • Avg # Days on Market 79 Gaddis Rd None 1,400,000 Savanna Estates Dr Savanna Estates 524,900 Brightmoor Ct Woodmont 500,000 Hickory Cove Dr None 499,900 Beavers Rd None 490,000 Davenport Pl Woodmont 433,000 Plowline Ridge Sutallee Farms 380,000 Haley Farm Dr Haley Farm 432,000 Holly Reserve Pkwy Holy Reserve 405,000 Wyatt Road None 387500 Hedgewood Ln Woodmont 362,263 Haley Farm Dr Haley Farm 370,000 Bradshaw Estates Bradshaw Estates 354,000 Arches Park Ln River Green 358,000 Rosebury Dr Rosebury 360,000 Hemlock Trail Soleil Laurel Canyon 379,000 N Aster Ct Soleil Laurel Canyon 361,000 Kings Point Dr Royal Oaks 363,000 Haley Farm Dr Haley Farm 353,000 Tall Pines Ct Little Bear 340,000 Crescent Cir Harmony on the Lakes 315,000 Northampton Lane Northhampton Falls 355,100 Hillside Lane Woodmont 330,000 BridgeMill Ave BridgeMill 350,000 Creekside Drive Orange Shoals 307,000 Pebblebrook Lane Pebble Brooke 285,000 Ardsley Run Woodmont 292,000 Copper Creek Dr Copper Creek 273,000 Mountain Laurel Walk Great Sky 266,000 Hill Top Overlook Park at Steels Bridge 250,000 Arbor Court River Green 261,000 Griffin Way Governors Preserve 264,000 Buffington Way Forest Creek 250,000 Marabella Ln Harmony on the Lakes 236,000 Lower Burris Rd None 245,000 Edgewater Trail Harony on the Lakes 238,000 Roper Road None 234,000 South Village Sq Harmony on the Lakes 226,900 Champion Dr Fieldstone 215,000 BridgeMill Ave BridgeMill 205,000 Lorimore Pass Harmony on the Lakes 232,000 Wentworth Dr Wentworth 219,000 Windsong Trail BridgeMill 200,000 Eagles Nest Dr Buffington Manor 204,000 Crestmont Ln Crestmont 207,000 Overlook Ct Curtis Farm 195,000 Chickory Ln BridgeMill 212,000 Ocean Ave Summer Walk 209,100 Howell Crossing The Magnolias 198,000 Mountain Vista Mountain View 209,000 Mill Creek Ave Falls at Mill Creek 205,000
Ocean Ave Summer Walk 216,000 Ivey Dr None 202,860 Mountain Laurel Walk Great Sky 192,000 Forest Creek Dr Forest Creek 208,000 Ocean Ave Summer Walk 207,000 Woodbridge Ln BridgeMill 198,000 Daybreak Rush Great Sky 185,000 Berkeley Terrace Harmony on the Lakes 192,000 Oakwind Dr Oakwind 195,000 Poplar Terrace Harmony on the Lakes 190,000 Seymore Pass Harmony on the Lakes 191,900 Ocean Ave Summer Walk 183,500 Holly Pl Holly Place 186,900 Villa Creek Pkwy Villas at Downing Creek 185,000 Cabinwood Trl Mountain View 176,000 Pinehurts Way BridgeMill 180,000 Creek Bottom Ct Spring Creek 180,000 Ocean Ave Summer Walk 174,500 Valdosta Ave Towne Mill 189,500 Garden Cir Eagle View at Prominence 169,000 Drake Lane Quail Pointe 179,900 Serenoa Dr Serenoa 179,900 Greenwood Ct Greenwood Acres 165,000 Leyland Dr Station at Prominence 170,000 Argonne Ter Harmony on the Lakes 179,900 White Oak Way BridgeMill 179,900 Wterfall Dr Preserve at Holly Sprigs 175,500 Duncan Ter Harmony on the Lakes 163,500 Springs Crossing Preserve at Holly Springs 167,700 Topaz Valley Diamond Ridge 166,000 Heatherbrook Trace BridgeMill 169,000 Lacy Road None 143,000 Paul Smith Dr None 150,000 Birchwood Pass BridgeMill 165,000 Wisteria Trail Prominence Point 149,900 Jade Drive C herokee Estates 151,000 Harvest Pl Carrington Farms 157,000 Fieldstone Dr Fieldstone 154,000 Hydrangea Prominence Point 150,000 Bethany Manor Bethany Manor 146,200 Trafalgar Court Holly Mill 154,000 Longwood Chase Dogwood Farm 120,000 Sugar Maple Ct View at Holly Mill 148,000 Westminster Dr Holly Mill 147,900 W Mountain Oak Holly Springs Place 136,500 Carl Barrett Dr Barrett Farms 142,000 Bridgewater Trail Bridgewater 150,000 Jaime Dr River Green 140,000 Stoney Hollow Rd Park Village 138,000 Spring Creek Ct Spring Creek 118,000 Huckleberry Rd Rock Creek Estates 124,000
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C ANTON REAL ESTATE • mortgages
By JEFF SMALLEY
What is My Home’s Current Value?
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There is no one single correct answer because the value depends on what entity is doing the valuation and the method and guidelines being used to arrive at a value. In general, there are three different categories of value. One is the “Assessed Value” which is determined by the tax assessor for the county or tax jurisdiction where the property is located. Two would be the “Replacement Value” or cost used by your insurance company. Three would be the current “Market Value” of the property. Assessed Values: Depending on when you purchased your home and when the taxing authority last assessed its value, the current “Market Value” might be lower than the “Assessed Value”. Taxing authorities in most jurisdictions utilize automated valuation models to arrive at assessed values. Sometimes, the values applied to individual properties are significantly different than their current “Market Values”. If the current “Market Value” of your home, as determined by a recent purchase price or current appraisal utilizing the comparable sales method of valuation, is less than its assessed value, you may want to consider filing an appeal with the local taxing authority. Replacement Value:
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To protect you and your mortgage holder, if you have one, your insurance policy will state a maximum dollar amount that the policy will pay in the event that a named hazard totally destroys the property. Utilizing third party data sources such as Marshal and Swift or the replacement cost calculation in a recent appraisal the insurer will arrive at their maximum payout figure for replacement. If you purchased your home more than 10 years ago or if you purchased the home in an area where the values were significantly diminished because of the recession, you might be underinsured. Current construction costs are at a five year high, so a checkup by your homeowner’s insurance agent would be worth the phone call. If your policy does not include a “full replacement cost” feature, ask your agent for a quote. Market Value: The simplest definition of market value for residential real estate is “the price a property is expected to bring in the open market under normal conditions”. If you are in the market to buy or sell, another definition might be “the most a buyer is willing to pay and the least a seller is willing to accept”. In a contract negotiation, when these two amounts are the same that amount usually becomes the contract purchase
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2 2 0 H e r i t a g e Wa l k , S t e 1 0 1 , Wo o d s t o c k , G A 3 0 1 8 8 • 4 0 4 - 3 1 4 - 7 1 9 9 • h o m e s a l e s b y k a y . c o m price of the property. Whether you are in the market as a buyer or seller, the advice of a licensed real estate professional is a good source of information regarding market values. If you are buying, selling or refinancing, a mortgage lender is going to require a current appraisal utilizing the “comparable sales approach” to determine if the contract price is equal to or less than the current appraised value. This method generally requires the appraiser to compare the subject property to three recent sales with similar features and in close Jeff Smalley, VP of Mortgage Lending for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. has been providing real estate related financial advice and service for over 26 years as a licensed loan originator, mortgage broker and real estate broker. A Canton resident of 14 years, graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in Finance, Jeff is a veteran of the US Air Force, an animal lover and an avid golfer. Jeff.Smalley@GuaranteedRate.com
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LIVING AND PL AYING golf IN CANton
Woodmont Golf Course
GOLF COLUMNIST : Bill Barkley, Master PGA Teaching Pro
Golf: Swing Fitness T “The Swing’s the thing.” The ultimate result of swing fitness reflects a totally effortless rhythmic tempo. Ideally, your joints should be as flexible as oiled hinges on a swinging door. Muscles should be as supple as a swimmer. Visualize the fluid, effortless swing of Michelle Wie striking 300-yard drives.
As aging golfers are aware, the way to enjoy flexile joints is to keep moving. If you wish to develop greater clubhead speed and greater distance, plus more flexibility and overall swing fitness, you have to start slowly, gradually attaining a greater level of performance, like a typist who begins with stiff, awkward movements, but gains speed and accuracy with repeated drills. Notice runners and swimmers as they develop greater and greater flexibility and speed. Joints can rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise, swing back and forth, up and down. For example, the hips rotate clockwise in the back swing and weight is braced or wedged inward. During the follow-through weight shifts into the left heel, hips unhinge and the left wrist remains hinged to create a draw from right to left, and an inside-out path to maximize the length of the downswing. 30
During the back swing, hinging the left wrist avoids laying the club off at the peak, positioning the shaft and clubhead to the intended path of the downswing. Such a position at the peak of the back swing is necessary in order to more the clubhead on an inside out swing path. Sense that the wrists and finger joints are as limp as a piano or violin player. Picture a basketball player or pool player’s hands in action. A lack of flexibility in the wrists and fingers destroys rhythm, tempo, and a sense of feel. A lack of flexibility in the wrists and fingers causes “holding on’ or ‘steering’ golf shots, rather than simply ‘letting go.” If the neck joint is stiff, the whole swing will lack dynamic balance. If the ankles are stiff, the pivot and sense of balance are diminished. In summary, swing fitness requires flexibility at any level of speed, varying from a short putt to a 300-yard drive. I recommend the following aerobic drill to gain speed and flexibility in all the joints: A. Apply a sound grip to a 3 wood, with as little tension or tightness as possible. Feel as though you are about to swing a weight on the end of a rope. Balance a good posture, with a set spine Feb/March 2014 • cantonmag.com
WHERE TO PLAY
How blessed we are in Canton to have hundreds of acres of beautiful golf courses to choose among 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 • Woodmont’s championship par 72 course is Georgia’s first 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. 770-3459260. www.woodmontgolfclub.com
angle, hips hinged and feet at least shoulder width apart, with the front foot open at about a quarter angle. B. Begin to swing the club back and forth slowly and rhythmically without stopping. Sense the tick-tock beat of a clock or pendulum. Gradually pick up speed of the back-and-forth continuous movement. Increasing speed is like moving the dial on a tread mill to gain a faster pace. C. Create a maximum speed of swinging back and forth without stopping that is within your limits, and repeat 10 times. D. Rest. E. Repeat 10 times. Rest. Repeat 10 times, a total of 30 swings back and forth at a fast pace. Over time, the swing will begin to increase greater speed and flexibility, and seem increasingly balanced and effortless. Bill Barkley, a PGA Master Golf Professional with a specialty in golf instruction, had a 4-year golf scholarship to the University of Florida, and has been a PGA Golf Professional for 60 years. He and his wife of 57 years Claire have eleven children and 25 grandchildren.
Callahan Golf Links 4991 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Waleska • A “links” course, players will face few water hazards and few if any trees. Callahan Golf Links has been voted “Best of Best” for the last three years running in Around Cherokee magazine and was recently rated “Best Course” in Cherokee Life magazine. www.callahangolflinks.com BridgeMill Golf & Country Club 1190 BridgeMill Ave., 30114 • BridgeMill 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 par-72 layout was masterfully carved into the rolling terrain and plays to 7,110 yards from the championship tees. Touting a true island green, BridgeMill’s 16th is one of the most recognized holes in the ATL. www.bridgemillathleticclub.com The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm 3030 Bradshaw Club Drive, 30188 • With its unique 27-hole championship layout, originally designed by course architect Tom Fazio and protege Michael O’Shea, there is an unsurpassed dedication to quality service and facilities. A spectacular setting for unforgettable golf, non-member pricing for a round currently ranges from $35 to $65. 770-592-2222. www.bradshawfarmgc.com Fairways of Canton 400 Laurel Canyon Parkway, 30114 • Combining challenging golf and luxiurious amenities, Laurel Canyon provides 18 holes and 6500 yards of play. The 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. Prices range from $25 to $35 currently for an 18 hole round. 770-720-1808. www.fairwaysofcanton.com Canton Golf Club 480 Golf Course Road, 30114 • A nine hold 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 Boby Jones helped his grandfather design Canton Golf Club and there are photos at the club showing Bobby playing in Canton’s first Invitational Golf Tournament in 1938. $30 for regular play, $27 for seniors, $20 after 3pm (includes cart). www. cantongolfclub.com, 770-479-2772 31
c anton PETS ARE PEOPLE TOO
Beautiful, Mysterious, Independent Creatures
CATS By Jennifer Ferrell, DVM
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Cats are beautiful, mysterious, and independent creatures. They are also notorious for hating the trip to the veterinarian, often ending the visit wide-eyed and terrified with scratched up, frazzled owners.
catching subtle changes early can add years to their life. Don’t let fear of the veterinarian or your cat’s allusive nature keep her from getting the care she needs.
A recent study showed that nearly 1/2 of cats in America aren’t getting regular veterinary care, and the most common reason is because it is too stressful on everyone. In addition, cats have a way of hiding their illnesses and too often people avoid taking their cats to the veterinarian unless they are very sick. Unfortunately this means that many preventable diseases are missed until it is too late.
Obesity: One pound weight gain in a cat equals 15-20 pounds in people. It can lead to diabetes, liver disease, complicate heart disease and arthritis, and take years off your cat’s life. Catching even 1/4 pound weight gain at an annual exam can alert you to start cutting back on food.
I am a strong advocate of physical exams for your cat at least once a year. The first two years of a cat’s life is equivalent to 24 years for a person, and they age about four human years per cat year after that. Once they become “seniors” (about 10 years old) I recommend an examination every 6 months. So much can change in that time period, and I know it sounds dramatic, but 32
Examples of common cat diseases that benefit from early detection:
Behavior problems: Behavior problems such as aggression, urinating outside the litter box, and anxiety can be helped with early treatment plans. Dental disease: How often to you look in your cat’s mouth? Painful, foul smelling mouths can be caused by stomatitis, periodontitis, broken teeth, and tumors found on oral exam. Feb/March 2014 • cantonmag.com
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BRIDGEMILL PETS • 3760 Sixes Road, Su 106, Canton, GA 30114 • 678-880-0003 Infectious diseases: FeLV, FIV, heartworms, and intestinal parasites can lay silent for months or years, but are diagnosed easily with blood or fecal exams and prevented with regular care. Heart Disease can be caught before they feel sick by listening to your cat’s chest, and diagnosed with x-rays or ultrasound. Hypertension causes heart disease, blindness, and neurologic signs but examination of the heart, eyes and blood pressure will uncover this “silent” disease. Hyperthyroidism: weight loss, poor grooming, and an enlarged thyroid gland will be detected on exam. A simple blood test can confirm it, and treatment is very successful. Kidney disease: Bloodwork can detect early changes and help slow the progression through diet and medications. Arthritis: Your veterinarian will detect pain on examination of joints and can do x-rays to confirm. Supplements, pain relievers and advice can help give them relief and manage it.
for it to explore. Place treats or toys in it. Once they are comfortable with it, close it for brief periods but let them out before they get stressed. Introduce your cat to your car. Take her on rides (in the carrier) on short errands where you don’t have to leave the car. End the trip positively with a treat. Find a veterinarian that has “cat friendly” facilities. Some will have separate cat and dog waiting areas. “Feli-way” sprays and diffusers sprayed in the carrier and car can help ease anxiety. Some cats may benefit from vets that can visit your home. As a last resort, there are anti-anxiety medications prescribed by your veterinarian that can be given to your cat before routine exams. JF
Dr. Jennifer Ferrell graduated from the University of Florida veterinary school in 1999. She practiced as a Veterinarian until Cancer is often first picked up by your vet 2008, when she had children. noting early weight loss, a palpable mass on She remains active in continuexam, or bloodwork changes. ing education, volunteering Ways to make your cat’s trip to the veterinar- veterinary care to local charities and writing about veterinary ian easier: topics.
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GOOD GARDENING
Acer shirasawanum “Giant Moon”
A Gardening Mecca By TOM COX
Tom and his wife Evelyn own Cox Arboretum in Canton and is a past president of the American Confier Society “www.conifersociety.org.” He has recently co-authored a book with University of Georgia professor Dr John Ruter -- Landscaping with Confiers and Ginkgo for the Southeast. He is a recognized expert on confiers and a popular lecturer on the subject.
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In the previous article I introduced the topic of Canton being a great place to garden. The initial article focused on temperature. Here in Part II I will discuss how other factors such as rainfall amounts, sunlight, soil types and yes, even humidity contribute to our ability to create beautiful gardens. Humidity: Let’s start with humidity which is generally seen as a negative component of living in the South. Humidity (atmospheric moisture) is an important factor of the environment for plant growth and development. While I will not attempt to get too technical, the most obvious direct effect of humidity is control of the rate of transpiration or evaporation from the leaf surface of a given plant. Simply put, the higher the atmospheric moisture the less water is lost through transpiration. Since transpiration tends to increase during periods of high temperatures, the higher the atmospheric moisture is the less water lost which is critical during our summer months. The annual average humidity in Canton is 73% which surprisingly is lower than the national average of 78%. Our most humid months are March (87%), May (78%), (June 85%), (July (77%) and (August 78%). This past year I visited
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the Huntington Botanical Garden in San Marino, CA. Given its proximity to Pasadena, one might assume that this would be a perfect spot for gardening. Their July average humidity is in the 15-49% range. Given their lack of humidity and low rainfall, they often suffer drought. Rainfall: Owning an arboretum which has a major focus on conifers, I spend a great deal of time in Oregon which is considered “ground zero” for nurseries specializing in these plants. During their summer, the four months of June, July, August and September account for an average of only 4.47 inches of total rain combined. Contrast that with Canton which averages 18 inches during the same period. Moreover, our 12 month rainfall average is 54.5 inches and it is spread fairly evenly over each month, with August being the wettest -- Portland averages 36 inches. Because of our rainfall amounts and even distribution pattern, we are able to enjoy a long growing season. Sunlight: Canton enjoys an average of 221 sunny days per year which contributes to a long growing season. The energy from the sun provides light required for such things as seed germination, leaf expansion, flowering and growth of roots, stems and shoots. One of Feb/March 2014 • cantonmag.com
the main roles of light in the life of plants is to serve as an energy source through the process of photosynthesis. Using water and carbon dioxide, plants produce the fuel necessary for growth and survival. As a footnote, there is a point where sunlight ceases to be a positive. While the rate of photosynthesis increases with light intensity, there is a saturation point where there is no further increase due to the rate of loss from respiration. The take-away here is that our long growing period featuring many sunny days, contributes to our ability to successfully cultivate a wide range of plants in the Canton area. Soil: The last area I will address is soil. It is by far the most complex to write about as there is no singular soil type in our city. Soil types range from fine loam to sticky clay. Even on a small area like our 13 acre arboretum, we find various soil types. Much of the variation I suspect is an artifact of mineral content and past land use -- specifically in those locations where the land was used for agriculture (mostly corn). Here the soil is highly eroded and characterized by a thin layer of topsoil and beneath this is red clay. Not even the clay is the same as in some areas it is quite sticky while in others is friable. The good news here is that this soil is highly moisture retentive and as long as I plant properly, it works to our advantage. In other areas we have deep loam that drains quickly but is high in organic material which affords good growth. Lastly, due to our high average rainfall amount, our soil is acidic which makes it conducive to growing a wider range of plants than on alkaline soil. In summary, with our long growing season (215 days as compared with say northern Gilmer county at 185 days), moderate temperatures, adequate rainfall and other desirable characteristics, Canton is a wonderful place to garden. TC
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SCOOP! Scoop OTP’s
Suzanne Taylor and Michelle Knapp
Scoop OTP is an insider’s guide blog/web site on living Outside The Perimeter of Atlanta. Co-Creators Michelle Knapp and Suzanne Taylor are excited to share some recommendations of “Scoop Approved” places and products in Canton. Send them your scoop at info@scoopotp.com. www.scoopOTP.com February is the month of love and B.Loved, a new boutique in downtown Canton recently opened at 191 East Main Street. After having an online store, Mandy Phillips Spell, was excited to open a store in her hometown. Her clothing offers current trends at an affordable price. The boutique is gorgeous and they are expanding into more home décor products too. Visit the website at shopbloved. com and their Facebook page for the latest looks and we know you will fall in love, as their tag line says, “live, laugh & B.Loved!”
It isn’t Valentine’s Day without delicious chocolate and sweets. Canton is lucky to have chocolatier Lynne Wingfield of Chocolate Fix, who has been sweetening the lives of many with her homemade chocolates, desserts, and decorated cakes. From holiday gifts to baby showers and corporate gifts…her sweets are packaged beautifully and taste delicious. Visit her website at www.chocolatefix.net or call her at 404-226-2250 to place your order and impress your taste buds. Remember, seven days without chocolate makes one weak! Get your cajun on this March Mardi Gras season with Louisiana flavors and food from butcher Larry Herbert and the Corner Butcher Shop at 10515 Bells Ferry Road. Their premium meats and cheeses are first rate and their deli is open daily for lunch. He has dinner packs available for take home, seafood options, and fresh and frozen sides available. The on site smokehouse makes more than 60 types of sausages and my kids love his beef jerky! Scoop favorites include his Gloria Burgers, double stuffed potatoes, and his homemade Cajun gumbo. Tell Larry, the scoop girls sent you! For more information call 770-720-8015. 36
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Does It Make Sense to Roll Over your 401(k)? By Charles H. Currie, Jr., CPA, CFS, CIS
When an individual retires, gets laid off, or changes employers, he or she is faced with the important decision of whether or not to roll their 401(k) account into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). There can be many advantages to rolling over from an employer retirement plan into an IRA that should be considered.
IRAs have the flexibility to allow you to withdraw money whenever you need it. These withdrawals may be subject to tax and/or penalties if taken before age 59 ½. However, IRC Section 72(t) allows you to take distributions from your IRA over your life expectancy before age 59 ½ without penalty. IRAs can also give you the ability to withdraw funds penalty-free for qualified education expenses or a first-time home purchase. Some 401(k) plans limit the frequency of withdrawals while others may prohibit partial distributions altogether. IRAs offer individuals a place to consolidate 401(k)s from multiple employers into a single account. With all retirement savings in one place, it can be easier to monitor investments, set appropriate asset allocations, and rebalance. This can happen conveniently one on account statement. Additionally, when multiple accounts are held at the same brokerage firm, they can be monitored alongside other investment accounts such as Individual or Joint Brokerage Accounts, Custodial Accounts, or 529 Plans. An inherited IRA allows beneficiaries the opportunity to take tax-deferred distributions during their lifetimes. 401(k) plans may force heirs to distribute all assets following the death of the account holder. Workplace savings plans typically have restrictions that limit investment choices. By moving to an IRA, an investor may have the flexibility to invest in almost any investment option which can include a wide range of mutual funds, stocks, bonds, ETFs, and FDIC-insured CDs. “There are many things you may try to forget after changing jobs or retiring, but don’t let your retirement account be one of them. It may be your largest investment.”
Rolling a 401(k) to an IRA can be a prime opportunity to perform a Roth conversion. When a traditional IRA or 401(k) is fully or partially converted to a Roth IRA, the amount converted is taxable. If job termination has resulted in a loss of income for a period of time, being a lower tax bracket could reduce the cost of conversion. A Roth IRA is a tax-free account after age 59 ½ when assets have been held at least five years. Unlike an IRA opened with a Financial Advisor, many 401(k)s do not provide professional money management or ongoing investment advice. Most 401(k) retirement plans offer limited retirement planning services and are often specifically focused on an asset allocation within that single account. When looking at your entire financial picture, you may benefit from advice that balances risk with other investments such as real estate, personal stock trading accounts, and other retirement plans. Making use of a Financial Advisor can enable you to not only set appropriate risk levels within your IRA, but also to set and measure progress toward goals and minimize tax liability. There are also times when it can make sense to keep retirement assets in a 401(k). For example, assets held in a 401(k) can be more protected from creditors in some states than assets in an IRA. Also, an individual that leaves their employer between ages 55 and 59 ½ can take penalty-free withdrawals from their 401(k). Each individual’s situation is unique and requires a custom-tailored plan. When deciding on whether or not to roll a 401(k) account into an IRA, it can be beneficial to seek the expertise of an experienced Financial Advisor and/ or a tax professional beneficial. Charles H. Currie, Jr, CPA, CFS, CIS is the principal member of Currie Wealth Advisors, LLC. He is a practicing CPA and Financial Advisor serving the Canton/Woodstock Community since 1986. charles@ curriewealthadvisors.com; 770-6358631. curriewealthadvisors.com
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Teaching Writing to Children By: Sharon Shelton, Owner, Primrose School of Harmony on the Lakes, PrimroseHarmony.com Writers are not just people who write books or create other written works; we are all writers. Some adults are extremely uncomfortable and even go out of their way to avoid jobs that require written communication skills. These feelings often originate very early in life—possibly from the time they first began experimenting with letter writing and were told their efforts weren’t good enough. As a parent or teacher it’s important not to stress correct or precise letter formation too soon. A focus on penmanship will send the false message that being able to ‘write’ like an adult on the lines is more important than being able to communicate in writing. This can create feelings of inadequacy related to writing, and children may begin to view writing as ‘hard.’ Tracing letters on lined paper requires fine motor skills and coordination that are still developing. We don’t want children to learn that penmanship practice is the same as writing. We want them to learn that writing is a fun way to express themselves. It is critically important to accept where children are developmentally and then gently guide their letter formation and pencil holding. “Children watch adults as they write notes, checks, and cards, and they are eager to begin writing themselves. Early writing is oftentimes labeled ‘scribble writing’ and is considered a legitimate form of emergent writing,” said Dr. Gloria Julius, VP of Education for Primrose Schools. “The first conscious attempts a child makes to write are usually the first letter of his or her name. To a parent, the attempts vaguely resemble the letter, but these
are moments to cherish and celebrate. Writing and drawing seem to be almost as much a part of natural development as walking and talking. It is important to children that teachers and parents take their work seriously. It is very easy to encourage children to communicate their stories and messages through writing. All you need is a little patience, paper and writing utensils, and they will do the rest. Here are a few quick tips on creating a positive writing environment for your little ones. Keep paper everywhere. Children can practice writing as well as listening, speaking, and reading while playing office, house, school, or restaurant. Read, read, read! Children become accustomed Writers are not just to seeing people who write books pictures or create other written and works; we are all writers. text together in children’s books when reading is part of their daily routine. They learn that reading is “talk written down.” Teach by Example. Children also love to imitate what their parents do. If they see you make lists or write letters, they will too. When they ask how to write a letter, demonstrate the way to form the letter and point out how you hold your pencil. It’s also helpful to have them mimic your motions and to practice forming letters in the air or on the palms of their hands. SS 41
The Difference an Hour Can Make BY RANDY HAIN
On Monday of this week I had to work for part of the day to meet a few clients, tie up loose ends for the year and do some preparation for 2014. It was challenging to be pulled away from my family over the holidays, especially with my easily bored sons out of school during the break. I felt guilty, but I needed to be a good steward of my business and financial responsibilities and get some of my work done. The last meeting of the day was to be a late lunch with a new client prospect which had been scheduled several weeks ago. He called me 30 minutes before our appointment to apologize and say he could not make it. Suppressing my mild irritation, we rescheduled our meeting for another day. I found myself with an unexpect-
ed extra hour. What to do? Well, I had a pile of paperwork back at my office to be handled. Perhaps I could leave messages for some of my clients or send them emails in an effort to start filling up my meeting calendar after the holidays. Maybe I could find a quiet place and write that new business blog post which has been on my mind for weeks. I did none of these things and went home instead. Maybe it was guilt or the prompting of the Holy Spirit, but nothing at that very moment seemed as important as going home to my wife and sons. As I pulled into the driveway, I saw my 12 year old practicing his jump shot with the new basketball he received for Christmas. Without any words being exchanged, we took turns shooting baskets for half an hour. We were simply a father and son having fun together and enjoying being with each other. Then, he broke the silence. “Dad, why did that kid commit suicide?” My son’s jarring question was referring to a local high school student who had killed himself several weeks ago which our family had discussed over dinner one night right after the tragedy. After talking about the possible reasons why this young man had chosen to end his own life, we talked about how difficult it is for kids today to deal with the enormous pressure schools, peers, society and even their own families place on them. I think he was relieved to talk about this topic (he said it had been on his mind for days) and seemed reassured after we finished. I was very grateful at that moment to be reassured that my son takes our Catholic faith seriously and understands the wonderful recourse we have to prayer and the intercession of the saints, especially our Blessed Mother, when we face difficulties. I am especially glad that he felt comfortable talking to me about
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this painful subject rather than tackling it on his own. Maybe only other parents will understand, but I was even more grateful to be there for my son at that moment when he needed to get something off his chest and hear guidance and an explanation from someone he trusted. I would have missed this wonderful opportunity if I had opted for one of the various non-critical tasks I could have chosen instead. There is a profound lesson here that really hit home for me and possibly many of the readers of this post: we need to be more mindful of the choices we make about where we spend our time. As we begin 2014, I encourage all of us to put more thinking and discernment into our busy schedules and recognize that we may need to reset our priorities. Are we letting the unimportant crowd out the important? Are we missing opportunities like the one I was blessed to have with my son because of paperwork, catching up on emails or returning one more phone call? Do we control our calendars or do our calendars control us? Do we have a disproportionate focus on the pursuit of worldly treasure when we could be spending more time in prayer, at Mass, with our loved ones or in the service of others in need? One way to be more thoughtful and discerning about time and priorities is to pray the Daily Examen. In the Examen, we are challenged five times a day to pull away from the world for just a few minutes to pray and reflect on where we are and what we are doing…and discern the lessons God might have for us in the people and situations we encounter throughout the day.
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This excellent tool has been a mainstay in my prayer life and I hope everyone will consider using it. Just a few days ago in a conversation with my son, I witnessed for myself in a simple choice I made the incredible difference an hour can make. As we look forward to another year, what difference will our choices about how we spend our time have on our relationships with Christ, the practice of our faith, the time we spend with our loved ones and the important causes in need of our assistance? Remember that one of the most meaningful gifts we can give to others doesn’t require fancy wrapping and a big red bow. This gift is simply called time.
Randy Hain, Senior Editor and co-founder of The Integrated Catholic Life™, is the author of The Catholic Briefcase: Tools for Integrating Faith and Work, Along the Way: Lessons for an Authentic Journey of Faith, Something More: A Professional’s Pursuit of a Meaningful Life, and LANDED! Proven Job Search Strategies for Today’s Professional. www. integratedcatholiclife.org
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from our friends at ScoopOTP, www.scoopotp.com, Michelle Knapp and Suzanne Taylor The books are very different, but both are delightful and fun reads. These are great gifts for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday. So when grandma asks what to get the “darlings,” refer her to these unique books: The Lucky Leprechaun and the The Naughty Leprechaun.
Lucky the Leprechaun
...was created and written by two moms from the North Fulton area. Lucky the Leprechaun is a fun little read that uniquely captivates with rhyming words suited for children aged 2-10. Lucky teaches these children the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, behaving and listening well. The book also comes with an engaging craft: a leprechaun trap that the children will build themselves. Now you, too, can learn the ways of Lucky the Leprechaun and do your best to entice him with some gold coins. Try as you might, this little leprechaun just may be too quick or clever to ever be trapped. Samantha Brown and Risa Ramji came up with the idea on a girls’ trip. They both have young children, an Irish background, and a love for writing. For $19.99 you can get the gift set which includes a book, craft, and a CD. You can also buy the items individually. There are great companion activities on their site too. The trap is an adorable idea and they have tons of images on their Facebook page of the kids’ version. facebook.com/theluckyleprechaun
The Naughty Leprechaun
...written by Alpharetta mom Stephanie Hicks, this is the cutest story about two leprechaun brothers, Liam and Leyland. It started as afamily tradition and then became a story that all families can share for generations. One of the brothers creates havoc and pranks, and the other one provides treasures and treats. The concept is based on the idea that luck is created. My dad used to always say, “The harder I practice, the luckier I get.” Meaning you create your own luck! For a more detailed review, check out Alpharetta Mom’s blog review of the book. For $29.99, you receive a hard-cover book, an etched coin, and a safe keep box. The book is available at two OTP locations: Alpharetta and East Cobb Learning Express stores. Visit the Facebook page and consider bringing this tradition into your home.
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Think Outside the {Chocolate} Box by ERIC HILL
Quick, when you hear Valentine’s Day, what do you think of? A box of chocolates, a vase of red roses, maybe a romantic night out? All are wonderful gifts, but do they really reflect your lasting commitment and adoration? Chocolates are gone in a few days (or hours), roses wilt in a week, and the romantic weekend is quickly forgotten when your child sends a text saying he needs help with the school project due Monday. What we need are Valentines that last; gifts that will remind them of our love for months or years to come. If that light bulb in your head just flashed ‘Fruit-of-the-Month’, yank the chain a few times and pay attention! Like your enduring commitment, this may take a little more thought than dashing into the florist on the way home, but your efforts will be well received. Instead of a dozen cut roses, how about a rose bush, so you both can enjoy cut roses all summer at the dinner table? Are you the guy that goes big and gets three dozen roses each year? May I suggest a rose garden complete with a stone path and bench? A night out for a romantic dinner sounds great, but an easy-to-use vegetable garden will have you both smiling as you enjoy fresh salads and chemical-free vegetables night after night. A classic Square Foot Garden is easy to construct, sow, and maintain. A quick internet search will provide all the information you need. Add a potted container with a nice red ribbon, and the photo she posts on Facebook will make her the envy of all her friends. If a garden is a little more than you can take on, plant a few blueberry bushes. They are as easy to grow as weeds, except you get fresh cobbler, blueberry
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Maybe you are looking for something a little more personal? Surprise her with a miniature garden. Your local garden center can show you how easy it is to make, or even create one for you. They are inexpensive, take up very little room, and you will be praised for your thoughtfulness. Best of all they are easily changed for different season, holidays, or any special occasion. It is amazing how a quickly an aroma can trigger emotions and bring back memories. Wouldn’t you like your Valentine to think of you every time they walk past a wonderfully fragrant shrub in the yard? Gardenias smell wonderful and bloom through most of the summer. Nearly everyone delights in the sweetly scented blossoms of Osmanthus Fragrant Tea Olive. And of course, it’s hard to beat the combined visual beauty and fragrance of an old-fashion tea rose. These are just a few ideas to get you thinking a little creatively. Surprise your Valentine this year. And of course you can always add a small box of chocolates along with one red rose for good measure. Eric Hill, along with his wife Kari own Autumn Hill Nursery and Four Seasons Gift & Garden. For twenty two years they have been helping their customers enjoy their yards and gardens. autumnhillnursery.com 770-442-3901 45
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Art of Living Coalition By JULIE BRENNAN Since 1994, Patricia Reeves has armed herself with brushes, paint, canvas and a glorious ability to make everyone believe they too can create a beautiful piece of art. Her passion and commitment is contagious and countless number of senior centers, avid learners and even some skeptics have benefited from her ability to create. Reeves’ Studio 121 and the Art of Living Coalition have been a part of the Cherokee County art scene since 1998, though perhaps not known by many. That has changed. And we are the better for it. Reeves has been a commercial artist for Fortune 500 companies and worked for over 30 years in fine art disciplines. She recalls being healed from chronic disease through “prayerfully painting.” “I relocated to Atlanta from Fort Lauderdale, FL, in 1994 and founded the “Art of Living” as a mobile art service. Her trademark painting, “Armour of God,” was inspired by the book of Ephesians 6:10-24. “Art heals, and I know so from my own experiences over the years,” Reeves explains. And the last 20 years have proven this to Reeves, and others, numerous times.
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What is Studio 121? Since 2008, artists have gathered inside a 1917 historic home in downtown Canton, Georgia, the home of Studio 121. “We are an art gallery and workshop for resident and visiting artists. Children, teens and adults come to our inspired artistic sanctuary to create their own art. We offer art and music classes, camps and much more,” explains Reeves. “We provide art scholarships for our Studio 121 students, art camps and other outreach art and music programs.” The studio also offers creative tea parties for all ages. Resident artists who call Studio 121 home include Julie Rogers, Jenny McClure, Cat Thompson, Lynn Reinhart, and Mike Reinhart, to name a few. Studio 121, located at 121 Brown Street in Canton, is a joyful experience for all who enter its doors, as works on canvas, glass and fiber filled its walls and the calmness of a spiritually-filled environment refreshes one’s soul. The Studio also hosts various community meetings. For more information visit www.theStudio121.com or call 770-479-6961.
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By Ellis Alexander “Detailed History of SORBA Woodstock” was written by Ellis Alexander compiled from interviews and writings from the key players there at the beginning; and excerpts are shown here. Visit www.sorba-woodstock.org for the complete story, trail maps and local chapter information. The Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trail System in Canton off of Sixes Road is comprised of six trails, from “Beginner” to “Expert Downhill.” The Trail System has become one of the most heavily ridden mountain bike trails in the country. A little over a decade ago, it existed only in the imagination of a few determined mountain bikers. The events and efforts of the last thirteen years led to the creation in Canton of what is considered one of the top mountain biking trail systems in the world. Selfless and driven individual volunteers forged cooperative agreements with government agencies, the Corps of Engineers at Lake Allatoona, and the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) to form a local chapter, which allowed them to be custodians of the trails they were determined to build. 48
Alex Nutt, the author of Mountain Biking Georgia, an authoritative guide to mountain biking trails across the state, was the pioneer who orchestrated the cost sharing agreement between the U.S. Corp of Engineers (COE) and the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (CRPA) in 1998. Building mountain biking trails at Blankets Creek would require a significant commitment of time from volunteers willing to dig their way through the woods along the banks of Lake Allatoona and Blankets Creek. A trail building effort the likes of what was occurring at Blankets Creek needed local leaders to organize and drive the project to conclusion. And ongoing maintenance would require the stewardship that could only come from creating a local chapter of SORBA. Back then, Hunter Ramsey managed the Happy Trails Bike Shop in Woodstock. Melanie Pfautz worked at Atlanta Cycles and was Secretary of SORBA. These two took on the task of forming a local SORBA chapter to be responsible for building and maintenance of the new trails in Canton. At a meeting of the Board of Directors Feb/March 2014 • cantonmag.com
in the summer of 2000, SORBA recognized the new Woodstock Chapter, and Hunter was elected the Chapter’s first president. The Dwelling Loop was the first trail built because it was closest to the trailhead. It was completely built by hand, and volunteer labor was the only means of construction. On March 25, 2000, one of those committed volunteers, Will Leichnitz, was hand-cutting the trail when he suffered a massive heart attack and passed away. What was originally referred to as the Middle Loop was later named in Will’s honor. Dwelling is actually an acronym for all his family members’ first names. Opening day of Dwelling Loop was June 3, 2000, on National Trail Day. Blankets Creek was part of a larger informal plan to create mountain bike trails on several COE areas along Lake Allatoona. Blankets Creek was the test, a chance to show the COE what SORBA could do. And SORBA exceeded the COE’s expectations Construction of the South Loop was begun in 2001 and would last for over two years. All but the last one half mile of the South Loop was built by hand. Designed to be a step up in difficulty from the Dwelling Loop, it offers steeper climbs and more technical trail features with rocks and roots, compared to the smoother track on the Dwelling Loop. The South Loop was opened in September 2003. Trail Director Charlie Shultz quickly became a master trail-builder and has contributed leadership to the construction of re-routes and new trails through the years. The commitment by Dave Hamilton and Charlie Shultz to IMBA trail-building standards has helped Blankets Creek become recognized as one of the best built trails in the world. In 2003, Mosquito Flats was built as a beginner trail--an important addition to the trail system, allowing children and beginners an excellent opportunity to develop their skills before taking on the more difficult Dwelling Loop. Head on over to try your skills, join SORBA Woodstock, volunteer and help secure the future of mountain biking in Canton for generations. 49
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A Resolution We Hope you Keep! By Brandi Hackett
The beginning of a new year has most people thinking about how one might improve or change. Often, our changes are not long lasting and we slip back into our comfortable “old habits” within the first few months. Research says this is often due to the fact that our resolutions are too vague and are not associated with a concrete set of tasks helping to accomplish the desired goal. Thus, as Geriatric Care Managers, we wanted to boost your success by providing an easily attainable resolution with a concrete set of tasks! The resolution we recommend for you is to proactively prepare for medical crisis! What?!? What advice can we possibly give you to avoid a crisis? Please note that we said, “prepare for” – not always avoid, as we are well aware many medical crisis situations are unavoidable. In our field, our clients’ families typically reach out to us in a crisis state that often has taken them by surprise. In this, one of the major things we hear in the initial call is, “I wish I would have been more organized now that things are needed.”
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One of the major ways to reduce the stress involved with a “surprise” medical crisis is to proactively organize information that will need to be readily accessible for both yourself and anyone who currently is or will potentially be in your care. Although a long list of things ideally should be organized –
we initially recommend a short list of 5. We also recommend that there should be a (at minimum) quarterly review of the list below – including updates made as necessary. 1)Person specific information – including date of birth, social security number, current address, etc. 2)Insurance information – including property, health, life, pre-coordinated funeral policies, and long term care coverage 3)Current medical providers and hospital of preference 4)Advance directives – including medical power of attorney, living will (or like document), legal will, etc. 5)Diagnosis, Medication List, and allergies/ adverse reactions (to both food and medication) Crisis often greatly affects our ability to think logically and simple tasks can appear MONUMENTAL at time of need! The organization of this basic information for individuals and caregivers can greatly reduce the logistical nightmare that can occur in medical crisis. Brandi Hackett, LMSW, C-ASWCM is a Professional Certified Geriatric Care Manager with SeniorCare Options. She has extensive professional experience in: oncology, skilled nursing, hospice, government benefits and local resources, dementia care and support, and end of life services. Brandi lives in Canton with her supportive husband, Jason, and energetic son, Joseph. Brandih@seniorcareopt.com Feb/March 2014 • cantonmag.com
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in Style Written and Photographed by Heather Murphy, heatherphotographers.com if you’re really feeling crazy, get married at the Rock Barn on St Paddy’s Day like these guys!
Saint Patrick’s Day
originated as a Catholic holiday and became an official feast day in the early 17th century. The dates of Saint Patrick’s life cannot be fixed with certainty, but on a widespread interpretation, he lived from about 340 to 440 AD. It is said that March 17th is the day he died. Now, you don’t have to be pale, red-headed, and freckled (a.k.a. Irish) to engage in St. Patrick’s Day festivities. But we CAN all pretend. If you can’t make it to Savannah, GA where they turn the river green, then celebrate at home I have tried to work St. Patty’s Day into my regular schedule. Here are my simple suggestions. We make an entire week out of it. Here is how we do it: • Make 3 or so Irish-region meals. These should feed you all week. Prepare a traditional Irish dish of Alton Brown’s Corned Beef & Cabbage - Publix had briskets already brined!, Welsh rarebit, The Barefoot Contessa’s Irish Soda bread - YUM, or my personal favorite, Alton Brown’s Shepherd’s Pie - I am using beef not lamb even if Gordon Ramsey says it isn’t authentic. • For beverages, serve Irish beers - Guinness, Harp or Killian’s, green cocktails, such as an Appletini, or Bailey’s Irish Cream or Irish Coffee (made with Irish Whiskey). The kids can “drink the green Kool-Aid.” • Wear green or you may be pinched! Green underwear doesn’t count unless you’re willing to prove they’re green…and that’s just a bit “loosey-goosey” if you ask me.
• A leprechaun usually comes to play some pranks on you & your kids. See below for some things the leprechaun has done to us. • Buy the book The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day (worth the $4!) – it is so cute and brings out the spirit in your children really well. My mom sent it and we are so happy she did. • Serve Lucky Charms for breakfast all week. Green milk on the Lucky Charms - add green to the last drops in a carton…my kids wouldn’t eat it….so you may have to throw it away. • Green toilet water - a favorite! mix the color in a separate container or it will clump in the toilet and you’ll have to stick a spoon in there…need I say more? • Leprechaun left a “little green” as in a couple dollars with a note or custom limerick. Toasting to another evening of Irish heritage! Cheers!
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RT Jones Memorial Library – Super Saturday Story Time; 10:30am, “Grumpy Groundhogs,” Hear a story and make aa craft, all ages with adult supervision. Sequoyahregionallibrary.org Breast Cancer Spinvitational, All Points Church in Hickory Flat, 6884 Hickory Flat Hwy, 9am, www.spinviational.com, 770-597-6092 PLAY! Music and Art “Superbowl” Painting group class, 6768 Hickory Flat Hwy, 30115; 770-345-PLAY, 4:30pm $25, playmusicandart.com RT Jones Memorial Library – 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy, 30114; RT Jones Book Club, 11:30am; rtjbookclub@gmail. com or 770-479-3090, sequoyahregionallibrary.org “Stagrr,” - Live Music at 54
Downtown Kitchen- 140 East Marietta Street, downtown Canton, thedowntownkitchen. com; 9pm
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Sunday Superbowl Celebration, downtown Canton, music, games, food and fun – sponsored by The Painted Pig, Audio Intersection and Mainstreet Canton. Downtown Tailgate Party. WatchNight Ministries Inc; “Are you looking to experience a breakthrough?” Sing, dance and fellowship on Sunday mornings, 11am; All are welcome, 192 North St, Canton, 478-213-5699
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Monday “Reading Dogs” at RT Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy, 30114; Kids read to dogs; 15 minute sessions for ages 6 and up, but space is limited. Call ahead: 770-479-3090, sequoyahre-
gionallibrary.org “Yarn Time.” At RT Jones Memorial Library, 6pm – 7:30pm, open house event in the Childrens Activities Room; 770-479-3090; sequoy• Mahregionallibrary.org Mondays $2.99 margaritas at 7 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant; 6-9pm, Riverstone and Holly Springs locations
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Tuesday Family Story Time at RT Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy, 30114 Pancakes & Praise – Weekly devotions for busy women hungry for the truth. Community-wide gathering at IHOP at Canton Marketplace (575-Hwy20), Study Material: “Totally Devoted 3” by Polly Balint, 678-773-1973, polly@ thatgirlmarketing.biz; www. facebook.com/thatpollybalint, Free. 9am – 11:30am Feb/March 2014 • cantonmag.com
WatchNight Ministries – Discover the many revelations of the Bible. Life Application Bible Study, Tuesdays at 7pm, All Welcome, 192 North St., 30114; 478-213-5699
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Wednesday Adult drop-in tennis drills at Woodmont Tennis Club, 11am – 12:30pm and 6:30pm8pm, $15, non-members welcome, Carla.czaja@woodmontgolfclub.com
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Thursday City Council Meeting, 6pm – 8pm, 151 Elizabeth St., downtown Family Story Time at Ball Ground and Hickory Flat public libraries; sequoyahregionallibrary.org, 10:30am
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Friday Corkscrews and Canvas, Under direction of an artist, you will be led step-by-step to create our own masterpiece that you can take home at the end of class; 7pm, Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street; corkscrewsandcanvas.com PLAY! Music and Art “Dandelion” Painting group class, 6768 Hickory Flat Hwy, 30115; 770-345-PLAY, 7pm $25, playmusicandart.com
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Saturday “John Michael Rose,” - Live Music at Downtown Kitchen- 140 East Marietta Street, downtown Canton, thedowntownkitchen.com; 9pm Daily Bread – Cherokee Art Center will host The Daily Bread trio singing Southern Gospel Music with a breathtaking family style 3 part harmony. $15. 7pm. 404-6309212. Cherokeearts.org Tax Return Prep Assistance at Hickory Flat Library, 9am – 5pm, Sequoyahregionallibrary.org
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Sunday Hoedown for the Hounds at the Union Hill Community Center, 1780 AJ Land Rd, 30115; to benefit the animals of the Cherokee Coiunty Animal Shelter, $5 donation for admission, concessions will be available for purchase. For HIGH SCHOOl STUDENTS; line dancing, square dancing and any kind of country dancing. Cherokeega-animals. org. 6pm-9pm WatchNight Ministries Inc; “Are you looking to experience a breakthrough?” Sing, dance and fellowship on Sunday mornings, 11am; All are welcome, 192 North St, Canton, 478-2135699
Corkscrews and Canvas, Under direction of an artist, you will be led step-by-step to create our own masterpiece that you can take home at the end of class; 7pm, Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street; corkscrewsandcanvas.com Mainstreet Morning, 8am – 9am, Networking and coffee at 120 East Main Street, at Dreamkey Realty of Palmerhouse, canton-georgia.com Pancakes & Praise – Weekly devotions for busy women hungry for the truth. Community-wide gathering at IHOP at Canton Marketplace (575-Hwy20), Study Material: “Totally Devoted 3” by Polly Balint, 678-773-1973, polly@ thatgirlmarketing.biz; www. facebook.com/thatpollybalint, Free. 9am – 11:30am
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Monday Mondays $2.99 margaritas at 7 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant; 6-9pm, Riverstone and Holly Springs locations AARP Tax Return Assistance, FREE at the Hickory Flat public library, sequoyahregionallibrary.org; 10:30 – 5pm Reading Dogs at Ball Ground Library, sequoyahregionallibrary.org
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Tuesday WatchNight Ministries – Discover the many revelations of the Bible. Life Application Bible Study, Tuesdays at 7pm, All Welcome, 192 North
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Cherokee County Teen Republicans General Meeting, IHOP 3010 Northside Pkwy, at Canton Marketplace, 6:30pm; guest speaker Chairman Rick Davies.
be led step-by-step to create our own masterpiece that you can take home at the end of class; 3pm, Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street; corkscrewsandcanvas.com
Wednesday Adult drop-in tennis drills at Woodmont Tennis Club, 11am – 12:30pm and 6:30pm-8pm, $15, non-members welcome, Carla.czaja@woodmontgolfclub.com Lapsit Story-time at RT Jones Memorial Library, 10:30am, sequoyahreigonallibrary.org 13 Thursday Live music Thursdays and Saturdays at 7 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant; 6-9pm, Riverstone and Holly Springs locations
Monday President’s Day – government offices, schools and banks are closed!
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Friday Happy Valentine’s Day! “Thomas Fountain Band,” - Live Music at Downtown Kitchen- 140 East Marietta Street, downtown Canton, thedowntownkitchen.com; 9pm Chinese Lantern Festival next to Cherokee County Animal Shelter to honor the memory of pets who have passed away. “The Year of the Horse.” 6:30pm, 1015 Univeter Rd, 30115. Cherokeega-animals. org. Gospelfest, in recognition of Black History Month the Cherokee Arts Center will host a musical extravaganza. 6pm, cherokeearts.org PLAY! Music and Art “You Are My Sunshine” Painting group class, 6768 Hickory Flat Hwy, 30115; 770-345-PLAY, 4:00pm $25, playmusicandart.com
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Tuesday Pancakes & Praise – Weekly devotions for busy women hungry for the truth. Community-wide gathering at IHOP at Canton Marketplace (575-Hwy20), Study Material: “Totally Devoted 3” by Polly Balint, 678-773-1973, polly@ thatgirlmarketing.biz; www. facebook.com/thatpollybalint, Free. 9am – 11:30am Corkscrews and Canvas, Under direction of an artist, you will be led step-by-step to create our own masterpiece that you can take home at the end of class; 7pm, Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street; corkscrewsandcanvas.com Reading to Dogs at Hickory Flat public library, sequoyahregionallibrary.org, 4:30pm
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Wednesday Adult drop-in tennis drills at Woodmont Tennis Club, 11am – 12:30pm and 6:30pm-8pm, $15, non-members welcome, Carla.czaja@woodmontgolfclub.com
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Thursday Live music Thursdays and Saturdays at 7 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant; 6-9pm, Riverstone and Holly Springs locations PLAY! Music and Art “What Does the Fox Say?” Painting group class, 6768 Hickory Flat Hwy, 30115; 770-345-PLAY, 4:30pm $25, playmusicandart.
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Friday Celebrate Arbor Day in downtown Canton at Cannon Park. Receive free tree saplings of Bald Cypress, Redbud, Common Pear, Pecan and Crabapple trees. Courtesy of Tree City. 10am – 5pm, canton-georgia. com “Much Ado About Nothing,” at the Canton Theatre, Feb. 21, 22, 23 produced by the Reinhardt University Theatre Dept., Tickets $12; cantontheatre.com
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Saturday Corkscrews and Canvas, Under direction of an artist, you will be led step-by-step to create our own masterpiece that you can take home at the end of class; 3pm, Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street; corkscrewsandcanvas.com “Much Ado About Nothing,” at the Canton Theatre, Feb. 21, 22, 23 produced by the Reinhardt University Theatre Dept., Tickets $12; cantontheatre.com “Butch and the Buckheads,” - Live Music at Downtown Kitchen- 140 East Marietta Street, downtown Canton, thedowntownkitchen.com; 9pm
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Sunday Kitten Foster Classes, shelterfriends@gmail.com at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter on Univeter Road, 11am, Free. “Much Ado About Nothing,” at the Canton Theatre, Feb. 21, 22, 23 produced by the Reinhardt University Theatre Dept., Tickets $12; cantontheatre.com
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Cherokee Chamber’s “Business After Hours” February meeting at Chattohoochee Technical College, 1645 Bluffs Pkwy, 30114, 4:30pm – 6pm, www. cherokeechamber.com Pancakes & Praise – Weekly devotions for busy women hungry for the truth. Community-wide gathering at IHOP at Canton Marketplace (575-Hwy20), Study Material: “Totally Devoted 3” by Polly Balint, 678-7731973, polly@thatgirlmarketing. biz; www.facebook.com/thatpollybalint, Free. 9am – 11:30am
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Wednesday Adult drop-in tennis drills at Woodmont Tennis Club, 11am – 12:30pm and 6:30pm-8pm, $15, non-members welcome, Carla.czaja@woodmontgolfclub. com
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Thursday Live music Thursdays and Saturdays at 7 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant; 6-9pm, Riverstone and Holly Springs locations
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Friday Corkscrews and Canvas, Under direction of an artist, you will be led step-by-step to create our own masterpiece that you can take home at the end of class; 7pm, Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street; corkscrewsandcanvas.com
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Kitten Foster Classes, shelterfriends@gmail.com at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter on
Univeter Road, 11am, Free. “The Local Ledgends,” - Live Music at Downtown Kitchen- 140 East Marietta Street, downtown Canton, thedowntownkitchen.com; 9pm WatchNight Ministries Inc; “Are you looking to experience a breakthrough?” Sing, dance and fellowship on Sunday mornings, 11am; All are welcome, 192 North St, Canton, 478-213-5699
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Tuesday WatchNight Ministries – Discover the many revelations of the Bible. Life Application Bible Study, Tuesdays at 7pm, All Welcome, 192 North St., 30114; 478-213-5699 Pancakes & Praise – Weekly devotions for busy women hungry for the truth. Community-wide gathering at IHOP at Canton Marketplace (575-Hwy20), Study Material: “Totally Devoted 3” by Polly Balint, 678-7731973, polly@thatgirlmarketing. biz; www.facebook.com/thatpollybalint, Free. 9am – 11:30am Reading to Dogs at Hickory Flat public library, 4:30pm, sequoyahregionallibrary.org. free
City Council Meeting, 6pm – 8pm, 151 Elizabeth St., downtown
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Saturday “John Michael Rose,” - Live Music at Downtown Kitchen- 140 East Marietta Street, downtown Canton, thedowntownkitchen. com; 9pm Tax Return Prep Assistance at Hickory Flat Library, sequoyahregionallibrary.org, 10:30 – 5pm
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Tuesday Reading to Dogs at Hickory Flat public library, 4:30pm, sequoyahregionallibrary.org. free
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Wednesday Adult drop-in tennis drills at Woodmont Tennis Club, 11am – 12:30pm and 6:30pm-8pm, $15, non-members welcome, Carla.czaja@woodmontgolfclub. com
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Saturday Social Media Workshop presented by Camille Ronay at Cherokee Arts Center, $25 for members, $35 for non-members. “Social Media-The Next Step for the Entrepreneur.” 1-3pm. Cherokeearts.org
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“S.R.O.,” - Live Music at Downtown Kitchen- 140 East Marietta Street, downtown Canton, thedowntownkitchen. com; 9pm
Wednesday Adult drop-in tennis drills at Woodmont Tennis Club, 11am – 12:30pm and 6:30pm-8pm, $15, non-members welcome, Carla.czaja@woodmontgolfclub. com Thursday Good Morning Cherokee – Chamber Breakfast at Cherokee Conference Center 1130 Bluffs Pkwy, 30114, 7am – 9am.
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Cherokee Chamber’s “Business After Hours” February meeting at Autumn Hill Nursery, 100 Pea Ridge Rd., 30114, 4:30pm – 6pm, www. cherokeechamber.com Reading to Dogs at Hickory Flat public library, 4:30pm, sequoyahregionallibrary.org. free
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Wednesday Adult drop-in tennis drills at Woodmont Tennis Club, 11am – 12:30pm and 6:30pm8pm, $15, non-members welcome, Carla.czaja@ woodmontgolfclub.com
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Saturday “Scott Puckett and The Mayor’s Tribunal,” - Live Music at Downtown Kitchen- 140 East Marietta Street, downtown Canton, thedowntownkitchen.com; 9pm
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Sunday WatchNight Ministries Inc; “Are you looking to experience a breakthrough?” Sing, dance and fellowship on Sunday mornings, 11am; All are welcome, 192 North St, Canton, 478-2135699
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Saturday Cherokee County Animal Shelter joins the Cherokee Senior Center for an Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic. Cherokeega-animals.org “Butch and the Buckheads,” - Live Music at Downtown Kitchen- 140 East Marietta Street, downtown Canton, thedowntownkitchen. com; 9pm
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Child-like Faith Think about a l
By POLLY BALINT
ittle child’s behavior. Little children enthusiastically live in the moment and are so full of life! They’re focused on the task at hand whether playing a game, riding a bicycle, playing dress-up or eating a bowl of ice cream. They’re not concerned about “What’s going to happen in an hour?” or “What’s going to happen to me next week?” or “Will my bed still be in my bedroom when I go upstairs to go to sleep tonight?” No. The little child of loving parents trusts them to feed her, clothe her, love her and protect her. Since she trusts that they will continue to take tender, loving care of her she is uninhibited, bold and joyful. That’s also a description of what God calls child-like faith: uninhibited, bold and joyful faith! It means doing what’s right no matter what people think of you, always praying with great confidence and being thankful for your abundant life in Christ! I have been intrigued with the biblical principle of “child-like faith” and have been pursuing it. At first glance one would think it’s to be immature but that is far from what God commanded in Matthew 18:3-4. When He said to “change and become like little children” and to “humble ourselves like this little child” He was talking spiritually! It’s child-like FAITH, not child-like, cry baby behavior! Nope. Child-like faith is actually very mature faith. We have to grow deeper into our relationship with God to have child-like faith. This kind of faith produces great joy because it means we totally trust our loving Father in heaven. We’re relaxed, peaceful and thankful that we are so tenderly cared for by our Father. And when trials come – and they will—we’ll respond like a little child and cry out in prayer to our Father. If we have child-like faith calling on God will be our first instinct. There is no one like Him. He’s the Father who never leaves. He’s the Father who never stops loving His children. Who wouldn’t want to grow up to have child-like faith in such an amazing Father?
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Grace Balint (ballerina) and Mary Balint (cowgirl) of Canton are grown now, living out their child-like faith in their careers and personal lives. Author, encourager, blogger and founder of That Girl Marketing, LLC, Polly hosts devotional gatherings for women in the marketplace with her Totally Devoted series of books. She has 25 years of writing media 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 in Historic Downtown Canton: www.yawnsbooks. com. Contact Polly @ www. thatgirlmarketing.biz.
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