2014 - Monthly Archive

23 May

Titles & Blurbs

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Fresh from the Farmers Markets

By Michelle Martin You dont have to be a foodie or an experienced cook to appreciate local farmers markets. While popular for their fresh, locally grown, organic fruits, vegetables and other foods, f... read more..

23 May

Titles & Blurbs

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Fresh from the Farmers Markets

By Michelle Martin You dont have to be a foodie or an experienced cook to appreciate local farmers markets. While popular for their fresh, locally grown, organic fruits, vegetables and other foods, f... read more..

23 May

Titles & Blurbs

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Book Review: 'Missing You'

Harlan Cobens new book illustrates how online dating takes a sinister turn for many people searching for love. By Catherine Groves "Missing You," the latest novel by best-selling author Harlan Cobe... read more..

23 May

Titles & Blurbs

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Book Review: Fall of Giants

The first book in Ken Folletts Century trilogy is worth revisiting before the final release of the series next month. By Catherine Groves Three years ago, best-selling author Ken Follett released F... read more..

23 May

Recipes

Tiffany

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Summer Vegetable Bake

Serves 6-8 Ingredients 3 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix cup ( stick) butter, melted1 (10-ounce) can Cream of Mushroom soup or Cream of Chicken soup cup sour cream cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese2... read more..

23 May

Titles & Blurbs

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Artist Profile: Kitty Davis

Quiet Observer of Nature By Heike Hellmann-Brown Kitty Davis signs her paintings CHDavis, in reference to her beloved aunt, Catherine Hickson Buff, who instilled a love for painting in her. My aun... read more..

23 May

Titles & Blurbs

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Artist Profile: Nancy Cann

Fused-Glass Designs By Heike Hellmann-Brown It was Nancy Canns husband who got her started on her endeavor with glass paintings. A few years ago, we searched for something to do together, she says. ... read more..

23 May

Recipes

Tiffany

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Nana's Vegetable Casserole

By Lynn Struck Ingredients 1 can whole kernel corn1 can French-style green beans1 can Cream of Chicken soup cup sour cream1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese1 cup finely chopped green pepper1 cup finely c... read more..

23 May

Titles & Blurbs

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Artist Profile: Something Southern Pottery

By Heike Hellman-Brown When (former) Georgia State Trooper Fred Ellis approached retirement, his biggest concern was how to fill his days in the future. His wife, Laura, found a new pastime that deve... read more..

01 May

Community - Canton

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Farm Bureau Hosts Safety Camp

Cherokee County Farm Bureau will host a Safety Day Camp June 18, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., at Lazy D Farm, 848 Bishop Road, Ball Ground, for area youth ages 8-12. The camp will cover ATV, tractor, animal, ... read more..

Battle of the Bands Contest to Benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research

01 May

Community - Canton

Super User 20

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Battle of the Bands Contest to Benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research

Hopewell Baptist Church will host a Battle of the Bands contest to benefit pancreatic cancer research in support of youth worship leader Robbie Miller, who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. T... read more..

01 May

Community - Canton

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Cherokee County FES Best in Region

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services was honored with the Region 1 EMS Service of the Year Award at the Region 1 EMS awards banquet, held recently in Dalton, Ga. The Region I EMS Service of the... read more..

01 May

Woodstock Magazine

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Woodstock Family Life - May 2014

Canton Family Life - May 2014

New Trail Segments Open with Trailfest Race

Greenprints Alliance will celebrate the official opening of the new Town to Creek and Noonday Creek Trail segments with a ribbon cutting following the fifth annual Trailfest 5K, sponsored by Natural S... read more..

Local Scout Installs Play Equipment at Dog Park

25 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Local Scout Installs Play Equipment at Dog Park

New play equipment installed at Woofstock Park as part of an Eagle Scout project provides dogs there with a fun way to exercise. Jimmy Wilson installed the new agility courses as part of his Eagle Sco... read more..

25 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Farm Bureau Hosts Safety Camp

Cherokee County Farm Bureau will host a Safety Day Camp June 18, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., at Lazy D Farm, 848 Bishop Road, Ball Ground, for area youth ages 8-12. The camp will cover ATV, tractor, animal, ... read more..

24 Apr

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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The Tint Guy

The Clear Choice for Window Tinting By Michelle MartinFor nearly 30 years, Chris Robinson has been known as The Tint Guy. Robinson, at age 16, just wanted to customize his first car by tintin read more..

24 Apr

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Lake & Outdoor Recreation

Georgias parks and waters offer relaxing family fun and thrilling adventures this summer. By Michelle Martin Georgias natural venues offer the perfect setting to enjoy your favorite summertime... read more..

23 Apr

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Book Review - The Death of Santini

A memoir about a healing of hearts between father and son By Catherine Groves In The Death of Santini, Pat Conroy brings to us a memoir that is as powerful, touching, and personal as anything read more..

23 Apr

Recipes

Tiffany

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Taste of Life: Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Serves 2 Ingredients 2 cups crushed pretzels cup (1 sticks) butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon sugar 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 8 ounces whipped topping 1 cup confectioners sugar 2 ... read more..

23 Apr

Recipes

Tiffany

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Taste of Life: Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Serves 10 Ingredients 2 cups crushed pretzels1 cup sugar cup melted butter1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened1 (16-ounce) carton Cool Whip1 (6-ounce) package strawberry gelatin1 cup frozen st... read more..

23 Apr

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Artist Profile - Diane Buffington

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Questions By Heike Hellmann-Brown Involving the viewer on some emotional level is the ulterior motive of artist Diane Buffington. Her paintings often depict human read more..

23 Apr

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Artist Profile - Bob Dowling

Impressionistic Seascapes By Heike Hellmann-Brown Artist Bob Dowling grew up on the barrier beaches of Long Island, N.Y., and his connection to the ocean is evident in the seascapes that he paints. ... read more..

23 Apr

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Artist Profile: Virginia Greaves

Textile Paintings By Heike Hellmann-Brown Stitching layers of fabric together in a blanket style dates back to ancient Egypt and China. In the 18th Century, this quilting technique came from... read more..

Historical Society Awards Honor Local Preservation Efforts

30 Mar

Community - Woodstock

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Historical Society Awards Honor Local Preservation Efforts

The Cherokee County Historical Societys annual Preservation Awards Banquet, held March 21 at Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center at the Bluffs, recognized four businesses and individuals for... read more..

Service League Makes Grant Donation to Support Literacy

30 Mar

Community - Woodstock

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Service League Makes Grant Donation to Support Literacy

The Service League of Cherokee County awarded a $2,800 grant to Debby Pinion, who teaches first grade at Woodstock Elementary School and volunteers with The Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy. Th... read more..

30 Mar

Community - Woodstock

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AADD Bocce Ball Launches New Season

All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD), an Atlanta-based advocacy group focusing on developmental disabilities issues, launches its new season April 10 in Woodstock and other Cherokee and North F... read more..

Huntington Learning Center - Helping Students Achieve Academic Success

30 Mar

Titles & Blurbs

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Huntington Learning Center - Helping Students Achieve Academic Success

Huntington Learning Center celebrates its 10-year anniversary in Woodstock, in the same location, this month. Reid Trego, executive director of Huntington Learning Center in Woodstock, is proud to hav... read more..

30 Mar

Titles & Blurbs

Super User

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Live Clean: When Life Gets Messy...

Live Clean does the dirty work for you Tracey Satterfield, owner of Live Clean, never dreamed that cleaning a few houses on her own while a stay-at-home mother would lead to her running a successful,... read more..