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SUMMER 2014

www.enjoycherokee.com

From Cherokee to Kilimanjaro

Shootin Dirt

Epitome of Elegance


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BEING NEIGHBORSMost of the people who workat Northside Hospital-Cherokeelive in Cherokee. Theyre notjust your doctors or nurses,

theyre your neighbors.

CONTRIBUTINGWe contribute to CherokeeCounty schools and supportlocal venues and communityactivity centers.

VOLUNTEERINGOur employees andphysicians have volunteeredmore than 10,000 hours toCherokee County schools

and organizations.

INVESTINGWeve invested more than$100 million to bring thebest the medical worldhas to offer right here to

Cherokee.

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-CHEROKEE ISWORKING TO KEEP CHEROKEE GREAT.BECAUSE, ITS OUR HOME, TOO.

Cherokees community hospital.Northside.com

Northside Hospital-Cherokee has served the residents of this county for many years. Andour commitment to bring you the very best possible care goes well beyond our walls.


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Dear Readers,

With much enthusiasm, we bring you this issue. Trough the following pages, youll

find articles about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We think you will be as

impressed reading of how regular citizensaccomplish and achieve their personal goals

as we were writing about them. From as young as 16 to approaching 60, these people,

filled with self confidence, set their sights on purposeful missions, and as you will see,

each claimed a deserved prize plus a wonderful feeling of accomplishment.

o think of the preparation getting ready to tackle Africas highest point (Mount

Kilimanjaro) is enough to cause palpitations, much less making the actual climb. Six

men, one a cancer survivor, discover its more than just reaching a mountains peak

its a life-changing experience.

Ten, we ask: How does one become the oldest and largest orchid grower in Georgia?

(And likely, you didnt know there was an orchid nursery in Cherokee County.) Te

care and knowledge demanded by these magnificent flowers is meticulously contained

and maintained at Woodstocks Peach State Orchids. Te nursery is an astonishing

array of coveted and beautiful blossoms. (Want to visit? Its open to the public.)

Also, read about the teenager who has established a business specializing in dirt track

auto racing photography. Into the pit, under the cars and at the finish line, this high

school junior not only shoots the dirt, he is the official social media photographer for

the popular speedway.

Maybe you have interesting ventures like these. If you do, wed love to hear about it

and perhaps share it with our many readers. ([email protected])

In the meanwhile, Enjoy.

Te Editors

PS...urn the pages of previous issues at www.enjoycherokee.com.

Welcome

CHEROKEE


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CHEROKEE

1 Welcome

4 The Outdoor Kitchen

8 Down on The Farm10 Tennis Anyone? Tennis Everyone.

12 Straight Talk for Sun Worshipers

14 All Contained

16 Boredom-Free Zone

18 A Word About Preservation

20 Hidden Lake

26 (Careful) Cruising on the Water

28 To The Top - Taking on Mt. Kilimanjaro

34 A Tropical Isle

38 Shootin Dirt

40 At the Races: Dixie Speedway

46 Calendar

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Cobb EMC is more than your electric provider. Join us and learn about your electric cooperative,

get four free ride tickets to the fair and a chance to win door prizes. For complete details and

rules, visit our website.

When:Saturday, September 20

Where: North Georgia State Fair at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta, Ga.

More information: www.cobbemc.com/annualmeeting

POWEROF MEMBERSHIPBRINGING YOU THE

Cobb EMC members are invited to the Annual Meeting at the North Georgia State Fair

Join us for the Annual Meeting

MEMBERSHIP | ENERGY | SAFETY


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TheOutdoorKitchen

A Perfect Recipe forCasual Entertaining


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Many people are realizing that sometimes the best escape from the stress ofdaily routines can be found in their own backyards literally. More andmore Cherokee County homeowners are celebrating quality time with friends

and family by inviting Mother Nature to be the guest of honor at their specialoccasions, where the aromas of steaks sizzling on the grill, the sounds of kids atplay and the warmth of the afternoon sun can all be enjoyed amid the backdropof outdoor kitchens.

Outdoor kitchens are capturing the hearts of many homeowners who wantto entertain and simply enjoy staying at home to cook in comfort andstyle. A trend across the country, outdoor kitchens are serving up all the rightingredients for a unique culinary experience. Locally, the experts at Georgia Patioin Kennesaw are seeing a growing interest in outdoor kitchens. Owner BrianMcMillan said he has experienced an increase in business in recent years, duringwhich people who have been mindful of the economy have chosen to stay closeto home instead of going on fancy vacations. Teres no question that more and

more people are cocooning and enjoying stay-cations these days, and people arespending a lot of discretionary time in their backyards, McMillan explained. Hesaid that many of his customers are focused on entertaining, but they are tradinga restaurant bill for an evening spent at home, enjoying a glass of wine and a nicemeal with friends in their outdoor living spaces.

McMillan said that shopping for outdoor kitchen products and accessoriesis a lot more fun than buying appliances for interior spaces. Tis is afun business. Teres a whole social aspect to making these purchases. People areexcited and proud of their outdoor kitchens. And, these spaces can absolutely addvalue to a home, he added. McMillan said that his biggest outdoor kitchen sellerat Georgia Patio is the Big Green Egg, a ceramic cooker that serves as a grill, ovenand more. You can cook a steak in five minutes on high heat, or you can slowcook a brisket. Tese cookers are very versatile and were selling a lot of them,McMillan said. Another popular accessory to outdoor kitchens are dining spacesand one of the hottest trends is fabrics that are water repellent. Sunbrella Rain isa new product out that can take full exposure to weather so youre not running outand taking up your cushions when it starts raining, he explained. McMillan alsonoted other popular products such as umbrellas with built-in lighting and onesthat are incorporated into kitchen islands. Bar stools and gas or propane fireplacesare also big. People are adding fire pits powered by natural gas or propane inscreened porches. Tey create a nice ambiance where people can socialize anddine. When it gets too warm in the summer to fire them up, they can use themas a Lazy Susan.

(continued on page 6)

Whenthoughtfullyplanned, outdoor

kitchens can belike adding anentire new roomto the home,

providing a moresocial culinaryenvironmentand proving thatsometimes the

heart of the homecan be foundoutside of it.


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(Te Outdoor Kitchen continued from page 5)

What Should Be Considered When Planning an Outdoor Kitchen?Like any home improvement project, budget is the number one factor,but there are a variety of options for those who want to dream big or stayhumble. Te key is to consider how and when the space is going to beused. According to the National Association of Home Builders, there area few questions homeowners need to consider, including:

Will there be a lot of entertaining? If so, make sure theres enough spacefor people to safely mingle around the cooking area. (Tree feet oneither side of a grill is recommended to avoid open flames and heat.)

How often will outdoor cooking be enjoyed, and how long dohomeowners plan to stay in the home? Tat can determine whether aportable grill or something built-in is needed.

When will the family chef be cooking? Consider lighting needs andhow those will affect cooking and entertaining in the evening.

Is there room in the budget for convenience appliances such as patioheaters, ice-makers and refrigerators or outdoor sinks?

Do homeowners have an outdoor speaker system or will they needelectrical outlets to plug in stereos or small appliances such as blenders?

What covered areas are needed to ensure guests are sheltered on hot orrainy days?

When designing an outdoor ki tchen on a deck, experts recommendconsulting with a professional to make sure it can support theadditional weight of added appliances and potential party-goers. Forlarge-scale kitchen designs, weatherproof materials such as stainlesssteel, slate, tile, stucco and stone are advised for countertops and

cabinets. Whether an outdoor kitchen is designed with state-of-theart appliances, electronics and custom masonry or if its designedwith whats already there by simply creating a more defined space toenjoy, there are many options for homeowners who value the outdoorcooking experience. When thoughtfully planned, outdoor kitchens canbe like adding an entire new room to the home, providing a moresocial culinary environment and proving that sometimes the heart ofthe home can be found outside of it.

...thereare manyoptions for

homeowners

who valuethe outdoorcooking

experience


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Down on the

FARMThe Rising Popularity of the Farmers Market


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Farmers markets havesteadily grown inpopularity as consumersdiscover the advantages

they offer. In fact,consumers are nowdemanding healthy andfresh products and thatis what is found at localfarmers markets. Asidefrom offering healthyfoods, these marketscreate an important linkbetween farmersand consumers.

Te sellers at a farmers market benefit by gaining cash returnfor their products. Tere is a sense of accomplishment and pridedelivering quality products directly to those who are the endusers. Consumers benefit from superior quality and variety ofproducts which are not normally found in local supermarkets.Supermarkets offer only a couple of the most common varietiesor brands of a certain product, while farmers markets sellnumerous varieties of a product.

Farmers markets provide consumers the opportunity topurchase great tasting and fresh produce directly from localgrowers. Most of these products are harvested at maturity, which

could be hours or one day before being offered at market. Assoon as you experience the quality of products available, it willbe difficult to be satisfied by supermarket offerings.

Many farmers markets were established to offer consumersfresh farm produce at a lesser price than supermarkets. Te goal isto offer superior and fresher products at highly competitive prices.Tis way, the consumer gets better food at no additional cost.

Cherokee County and the surrounding areas are blessedwith abundant choices for setting the table with fresh foods,locally grown.


Downtown Canton Farmers MarketTe Canton Farmers Market will open May 23, 2014 and runevery Saturday through October from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Itpromotes local farmers and artisans. All produce is Georgia grownand most is organic. All artists hand make their merchandise.Tey promote buy local, shop local as well as supporting thedowntown community and merchants. Located in downtownCanton in Cannon Park by the gazebo, cooking demonstrations,activities for the kids and music are also offered.

Te Woodstock Farmers MarketTe sixth season begins in May and will run through October

with a new location and a second day being added. On May 3,the Saturday market will be held Downtown on Market Streetbetween Mill and Maple Streets, adjacent to the Elm Street

Arts Village event green from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Te 2014season will also bring the addition of a uesday night market atthe Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta beginning on May 6 from 4:30p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Events will be added at both markets. Teupcoming events include cooking demonstrations by local chefsand farm related programs presented by the Cherokee County

Farm Bureau for children and adults alike.

Gilmer County Farmers MarketNorth Georgia mountain farmers and craftsmen sell delicioushome grown and organic fruits and vegetables, baked andcanned goods, flowers, plants, handmade crafts, jewelry, pottery,quilts, furniture, art and other items. Open each Saturday fromMemorial Day to Labor Day. Te first Wednesday in July,brings an additional market from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Teymay be reached at 706-276-3360. Te markets take place in thecourthouse parking lot, off the round-about in downtown Ellijay,

Ellijay Farmers Market

Fresh mountain fruits and vegetables, local specialties, organicfood, plants, baked and canned goods, and arts and crafts. OpenSaturdays, 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. in May through September.Tey may be reached at 706-276-3360. Te market is locatedin the Farm Bureau parking lot at the corner of River Street andSailors Drive.

Cherokee Fresh MarketTe market is located under the wooden pavilion on Corn MazeHill at the Cagle Family Farm in Hickory Flat. Cherokee FreshMarket is open Saturdays from June through August from 8:30a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, eggs,

honey, baked goods, and hand crafted items are available forpurchase.

Tis unique market is held on the grounds of a former dairy farmin the community of Hickory Flat. Te farm is open for tours onthe 2nd and 4th Saturdays (free). Tere is free parking, restroomsand wonderful fresh locally grown produce. Te market issponsored by Cherokee County Farm Bureau. Seasonal eventsinclude Pie Day in June and the Cherokee Pie Challenge Finalsin August. Tey may be reached at 678-491-5843. Te market islocated at 362 Stringer Road, Canton.


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In the 12th century it may have once been known as jeude paume,which translate game of the palm. Probablyafter repeated and painful blows to the hand, someonein the 16th century must have decided the garden gamecould best be handled with a handlethus a racquet wasdesigned that served to alleviate the pain and sore wrist andsend the ball flying.

ennis possibly originated in the monastic cloisters ofnorthern France, where it was played indoor, with balls hit

against a wall. Some historians have reason to believe thattennis can even be traced to ancient Egypt. King Henry VIIIof England was a big fan.

Te neat thing about tennis is that just about anyone andeveryone can play if they so desire. You dont have to be aSerena Williams, Roger Federer or married to a Kardashianto enjoy tennis. You need a racquet, tennis balls, somesneakers, appropriate clothing and an available courtandsome like-minded friends.

TennisAnyone?

TennisEVERYONE.


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Why tennis?We all know the importance of routine exercise, and tennis

offers a full range of improvements for your physical and mentalconditioning as well as overall strength. Research indicatesthat those who play tennis regularly scored higher in vigor,optimism and self-esteem while scoring lower in depression,anger, confusion, anxiety and tension than other athletes andnon-athletes. And heres a plus: because tennis requires alertnessand tactical thinking, it may generate new connections between

nerves in the brain, and promote a lifetime of continuingdevelopment of the brain; and, other important health benefits oftennis include: Increased aerobic and anaerobic tness Increased speed Leg strength General body coordination Immune system boost Increased bone strength and density Eye-hand coordination improvement Improved exibility

Whats more, tennis is a terrific and fun way to socialize,

meet new people and enjoy the outdoors. So, hit the courts thissummer and have a ball.

Discover the advantages of Cherokee ennis Center, a fullservice tennis facility at J.J. Biello Park, just North of the city

Future star at Wimbledon? Young student participates in the 8 and under clinic.(continued on page 24)


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We all love being outdoors.In the backyard, the

garden, patio or poolside.Then, of course theres thebeach with all that sand to

stake our claim.Being under the sun in the warmth of summer seems to turn our

heads. We sit ourselves down in lounge chairs for hours while weread a book, take a dip, eat a sandwich and let the kids romp in thesand and surf. Its great fun...until sun over-exposure catches up

with us.

Tis year, before we get out there in the heat of the summer, wemight ask ourselves the (not so popular) question:

Is the price of sun exposure worth the cost and risk of permanentskin damage or skin cancer that could occur later on? We may notlike the question, but at least we can be well informed of the risks.

Here are some direct questions and straight answers from aleading expert in the field of dermatology:

Q: What is the suggested daily regimen for pro-active skin careduring summer months?

Use sunscreen, cover up; avoid sun exposure between 10am-5pm, ifpossible.

Q: What age should one evaluate the effects of sun exposure?

It depends on the amount of sun exposure. However, adolescence is agood time to start skin evaluations. It is also a good time to discuss sun

STRAIGHTTALK FOR

Sun

Worshipers


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Dr. DiamondisPapadopoulos

Dermatologist and the MedicalDirector of skin cancerscreening and prevention forNorthside Hospitals Melanomaand Sarcoma Program.

safety and the effects of sun exposure over time.

Q: Are tanning beds safe?

No.

Q: What is the most effective sunburn treatment?

First, DON get sunburned. If you do get sunburned see your Dermatologist.Hydrocortisone cream can help.

Q: Do sunscreens really work?

Absolutely, YES. When applied correctly and re-applied every 2 hours whenin the sun.

Q: How do we select a good sunscreen?

Use sunscreen with SPF greater than 30, and remember to re-apply every 2hours when in the sun.

Q: Can we trust the SPF numbers on products to really guide useffectively?

Yes.

Q: Who is most susceptible to skin sun damage? Is there any truth tothe myth that darker skin tone is less likely to be more susceptible?

Lighter skinned people are most susceptible to sun damage from sun exposure.It is not a myth. It is true. Te darker the skin, the more protection from sundamage; the lighter the skin, the more susceptible. However, even if you havedarker skin you should protect your skin and use SPF sunscreen when in thesun. Because you have more protection does not mean that you are withoutrisk.

Q: Is it more important to protect your face than your body?

You need to protect all skin that has exposure to sun. However, because yourface does get more sun exposure it is definitely important to protect yourface.

Q: For sun-worshipers, how can we safely tan? Or can we at all?

Tere is no safe sun tan.

Q: Which is best for tanningoils, or lotions?

Again, there is no safe sun tan.

Q: Are there medications taken that can cause reactions or illness bytoo much exposure to sun?

Yes, some medications can increase your sensitivity to sun exposure and youshould limit your sun exposure and protect your skin with sunscreens. Someexamples of such medications are some antibiotics and NSAIDs. Alwayscheck warning labels on your medications or check with your pharmacist.

Q: Vacationing at the beach, what time frame is practical for sunexposure?

Sun exposure between 10am 5pm is definitely not a good time.


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allcontainedTe Simple and Enjoyable Art of Container Gardening


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Tere are a few simple steps to creating your own garden in apot. First you must choose the appropriate container. It shouldbe able to hold the number of plants needed to create the desiredlushness. For example, a pot that is 36 inches in circumferencecan hold five to six starter plants. Fill the pot with plants, butremember to leave space for further growth. It should also fit

within the area you have chosen without blocking traffic flow.

Second on your list, but perhaps most important is the plant - orin this case...plants. Your selections should be appropriate for thearea where the planter will be located. You should pick plantsaccording to the amount of sunlight required. Filling your planter

with low light plantings placed in full sun will only lead todisappointment and failure. Vary the height of your bloomers tocreate visual interest. Use the formula, thriller...filler...then spiller

when deciding. Trillers are the taller plants that give height tothe mini landscape. Filler refers to the plants that will grow to

fill out and create the abundant look of the scene while spillersdo just that...spill over the edge of your planting to cover thehard edges of the vessel. You can mix annuals and perennials, butperennials, with very few exceptions, go dormant after blooming

while annuals given a bit of attention and grooming will bloomthroughout the season.

Te next step should be the growing medium or pottingsoil. Be sure that you use only potting soil for your creation.It is formulated with the appropriate mix of growing mediumand additives to be firm enough to hold plants in place whileremaining loose enough to help your plants spread their roots.

You will find many brands to choose from; however the best is

one that includes a slow release fertilizer. If it also has a moistureretention element, thats even better!

Place a piece of broken pottery or even a coffee filter over thedrainage hole to keep your soil from escaping. Fill the pot onehalf to two thirds with potting soil.

Before the actual planting of your container, place the plants inthe pot to help decide exactly where they need to be. aller plantsshould serve as the centerpiece with fillers surrounding them.Spillers should be intermittently placed among the fillers at

the edge of your container. Also important to remember is to keepplants in proportion to the planter.

After placement is decided, one at a time, carefully removethe plants from their pots and gently tweak the roots visibleat the bottom to encourage them to spread out into their newenvironment.

Te plants should be planted at the same depth as they were intheir original pots (top of pot soil level with or just a tiny bit higherthan the surface of new soil). Deeper could result in crown rot anddeath of the plant. Gently press the soil around the new plantingsto fill any gaps in the soil.

After all the plants are in place, gently water to allow soil tofurther settle in place around the root systems and start to grow.Keep the soil moist, but not wet and enjoy your handiwork as it

grows and blooms throughout the growing season. In the extremeheat of a Georgia summer, daily watering may be necessary forplanters exposed to heat and full daily sun. If your choice of potting

We have all seen an urn or planter at abusiness or garden center spilling over withbeautiful plant life, glowing with color and

simply impossible for us to have at home.Well, not so fast. You can have them withouta great deal of labor or stress.


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Day camps provide opportunities to enrich the whole person.Tey foster childrens emotional, social, physical and creativegrowth through interactive activities and relationship building.Many camps are specialized in certain areas of interest. Teseareas include art, music, science, technology and sports. Sportscamps are ideal for young athletes or those with high energy.Most camps are targeted to young children, ages 3 through 12.Specialized camps focusing on specific skill sets attract campersthroughout adolescence.

With the impending summerbreak, now is the time to make

plan for summer activities. One of the best

remedies for summer boredom is a day camp.


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How do you define a community?

I would say that a community is defined by its landmarks both built and natural, its history, and its people.

In Cherokee County we have many unincorporated

communities that are unique. When I think of Sutallee, Ipicture farmland; Sixes brings to mind Greshams mill and Sixesschoolhouse; and for Buffington, its Bells Store.

For those of you who havent been following the story, BellsStore is going to be demolished in July. Some would say its not abig loss its not the most beautiful or imposing building butit has been a gathering place for the community since 1935. And,it is one of the buildings that define the Buffington community,along with its school and churches.

Te plight of Bells Store is going to be repeated in communities

throughout Cherokee County in the coming years. During thepast 15 years, Cherokee County has lost 30% of its historicbuildings.

Te Cherokee County Historical Society (CCHS) is certainlynot against development and progress, but would like to see some

of our historic buildings incorporated into new construction,such as the Silos in Crabapple. Including a little bit of historywith new developments will enhance our communities and retainthe character that differentiates Cherokee County from other

Atlanta suburbs.

CCHS will be raising funds to help with preservation effortsby selling commemorative bricks from Bells Store for a newcourtyard at the Rock Barn.

Please contact the Historical Society at www.rockbarn.org or770.345.3288 for more information.

A Word About...

Stefanie Joyner, Executive Director, Te Cherokee County Historical Society


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HIDDEN LAKE

Hidden Lake is beautifully nestled on well-manicured groundswhere obviously every detail has been thoroughly addressed.Opened in early March, it is a new facility encompassing 22 acresand a six-acre lake. It covers 43,000 square feet on one accessiblelevel. It provides 98 beds, with 49 rooms including ten in memorycare.

Te interior is generous, comfortable with well-appointeddcor. Te common areas are highlighted by an expansive viewof the lake, its waterfowl and water features. Inside or outside onthe patio, residents and their friends and family enjoy time spenttogether in a happy, pleasant atmosphere.

Te exceptional surroundings complement the purpose ofproviding superior service in a superior facility, yet still beingaffordable for residents. It was also important that Hidden Lake

would be complete with luxury finishes, without the standardinstitutional look. Te well-designed suites offer choices betweenfloor plans, with the larger grand suites 495 square feet andthe petite suite offering 412. Furnishings provide pleasant and

Caring Warmth, Vibrant Living

Graciously greeted at

Hidden Lake Assisted

Living and Memory Care,you immediately appreciate

being welcomed to a

rst-class level of care.


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personal living quarters, and residents enjoy adding their owntouches.

Mike Pascoe, Executive Director and Co-Owner: Our missionis to provide a home that our residents would be proud to calltheir own. We have achieved this by creating an environmentthat promotes physical, social and spiritual well-being. Providingsuch a quality of life promotes dignified living, independence andlasting friendships in a family and home-like environment.

Mike represents the third generation of his family to be inthe service of assisted living. He grew up in facilities owned byhis family, serving in different roles. In 1997 he took over thefamily business which was the first licensed personal care home inCobb County. He served as Executive Director until the business

was sold in 2008. In addition to focusing his full attention toHidden Lake, his expertise and knowledge in the field has led himto provide a consultant service which helps and guides others insenior care.

Brian Sticker is the President and Co-Owner of Hidden Lake.Everything at Hidden Lake is carefully planned to meet your

loved ones needsfrom our elegantly detailed interiors anddelicious, chef-prepared menus, to our outdoor walking trails

which allow residents and guests to enjoy our tranquil lakesetting.

Brian focuses on strategies and developing goals for theorganization such as sustaining a stable, healthy and vibrantcommunity that delivers the highest level of care possible. Hecomes to the senior living business after 20 years in banking andthe finance world. He has worked in the bank consulting businessand in specialized structuring of credits to insure security andmaximize return on assets for small and large financial institutions.

He has played a key role in the success of dozens of assisted livingand personal care facilities throughout the Southeast.

Sara Dawkins, General Manager. Its not only the residentswho matter at Hidden Lake. Its also their families. Tats whywe partner with families to not only ensure the best care for theirloved ones, but also to provide them with peace of mind.

Sara is a native of Pickens County, Georgia, with an eleven-yearbackground in the banking industry. With an opportunity to joincaring, professional owners and staff of Hidden Lake, she foundher new career. She looks forward to working at this brand newfacility and with its residents. She will accomplish daily tasks,

bookkeeping and general oversight of Hidden Lake.

Karen Spors serves as Resident Care Coordinator. Whetherits assistance with activities of daily living or providing specialpersonal care for those living with Alzheimers or dementia, oursis a promise kept by kind, patient and respectful people whothrive on bringing happiness into the lives of our residents.

Karen has worked with the senior population for 35 years. Herexperience includes group homes, personal care homes as wellas assisted living communities. She holds several certifications:

op: (left) Brian Sticker, President and Co-owner and (right) Mike Pascoe,Executive Director and Co-owner. Middle: Sara Dawkins, General Manager.Bottom: Karen Spors, Resident Care Coordinator


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(Hidden lake continued from page 20)

Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant and Certified MedicationAide.

Hidden Lake is a limited healthcare facility offering personal care, medicationmanagement and medicine administration. Tere are only 47 such facilities in

Georgia, which includes Hidden Lakethe only one of its kind in this area.

With much to offer esthetically, Hidden Lake has much to offer personally.Residents have found the quality of food superb. Prepared by an executive chef,the Hidden Lake kitchen only purchases top tier quality meats and produce.Daily and multiple deliveries ensure freshness, and chef-quality southern comfortcuisine is prepared from scratch in the commercial kitchen. Te private diningroom is also available by residents and their families for special occasions.

Activities and events are plentiful. Residents may choose to view movies in thetheatre room, a visit to the hair salon or manicures and day trips. Residents havethe flexibility to choose how each day at Hidden Lake is spent. Tey have a variety

of activities from which to choose--from community outings and scheduledshopping trips to discussion groups, socials and devotionals with weekly non-denominational services.

Hidden Lake Assisted Living is not a typical senior living community. It is anapproach that meets advancing age and its difficulties with dignity and concern,

with the appreciation older seniors deserve. Tey believe that the relationshipbetween staff and resident is key to a happy, healthy, enriching environmentand having residents that are happy and comfortable may sound simplistic, butthat is the most important mission they can accomplish.

abouthidden lake assisted

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Assisted Living

Memory Care

Respite Care

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State of the Art eatre Room

Activity Rooms/Director

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Executive Chef

Fireside Seating

Library with Internet/Free Wi-Fi

Complimentary Transportation

Daily Wellness Checks

Daily Housekeeping

Laundry Service

Medication Monitoring

Cable TV-Utilities Included

Salon Services

Podiatry Services

Security

In-Room Emergency Call System

Non-Denominational Church

Services

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secure retirement for my life expectancy?

Do I have a well-diversied portfolio? Are my investments appropriate in todays economy? Are my assets titled properly? Do I have an emergency fund? Am I taking advantage of techniques to reduce my taxes?

Estate Planning Do I have a will? Is my will current? Have I determined what I will owe in estate taxes? Have I funded my estate-tax liability? Have I explored and taken advantage of wealth-transfer

techniques? Do I wish to provide for charitable giving? Are my power of attorney and my living will up to date?

Debt Management Do I know my credit rating? Could I get a loan if I applied?

Medical/Insurance Planning Do I have enough insurance coverage to cover medical

expenses? To provide for disability/long-term care? To provide for family members security?

To fund estate-tax liability?

And... Have I coordinated my advisors (attorney, CPA, banker)

activities? What changes in my life are likely to occur within the

next three years? Do I know the status of my parents nancial situation

and the implications for my financial well-being? Would I be prepared for a family emergency if it

happened tomorrow?

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of Woodstock. Te CC offers a wide variety ofclasses for both adults and juniors, and at all levelsof playing ability.

Te CC also offers private and group lessons,weekly drop-in drills, Adult/Junior League play,

Cardio/ Beginner Tennis classes, racquet stringingand more.

Another advantage is that the CC is also hometo OP ennis Academy, a high performance juniortennis program.

Cameron Leslie is the Director at the Cherokeeennis Center and op ennis Academy. ennis is inhis DNA, hailing from a family that has spent muchtime and energy on the courts and in stands. Hisdad, Gordon Leslie, has coached tennis and soccer

and has played both sports on an international level,including Wimbledon.

Cherokee ennis Center (CC) is one of threelocations in Cherokee County that is privatelymanaged by OP ennis, Inc., and Cameron Leslie.For almost three years, Cameron and his highlyexperienced staff have expanded local tennis byoffering adult and junior programming and leagueplay for entry-level to advanced players. Cherokeeennis Center serves as the home base for satellitetennis locations that include Kenney Askew Park (4courts), and Hobgood Park (4 courts). Soon local

players can reserve courts at the satellite locationsonline for a nominal fee, or, take your chances for a

walk up, and play at no charge.

CC offers weekly programming at www.cherokeetenniscenter.com with discounted court feesfor hourly play, team play, racquet stringing, private/group/team lessons, ball machine and more. eCC houses more than 125 juniors and more than250 adults. Te CC also offers junior programsthat follow the United States ennis Association(USA) guidelines for 10 and under tennis. Learn

more by visiting www.10andundertennis.com.

For the more advanced and dedicated player, CCalso houses a high performance junior academyprogram, OP ennis Academy. OP ennis

Academy has been developing the best local talentin Cherokee County since 2009, helping playersachieve their goals and continue to play tennis incollege on scholarship. Find more information at

www.toptennisacademy.com or email Cameron [email protected].

ennis is so easy to play!All you need is a racquet, tennisballs, non-marking shoes andwater to keep you hydrated.Find someone to meet you atthe courts and get involved

with pick-up matches or jumpin on drop-in drills.Cameron Leslie, Director of ennis at

Cherokee ennis Center and op ennis Academy

From Left: Cameron Leslie with parents Gordon and Sally Leslie

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One of the benefits of selecting a day camp instead of a sleepaway option is proximity to home as well as being cost effective.Normally, they do not entail as many meals and as muchsupervised time each day. Some day camps are located at the samesite as a residential camp with the same resources and activitiesavailable to all campers.

Here are several wonderful day camps to help make this thebest summer ever:

Elm Street Cultural Arts Villagewill hold their annual SummerDrama Camps in June and July. Te camps are divided into twoage groups. Junior campers are ages five through seven. Seniorcampers are eight through fourteen years old. Te participants

will see a Main Stage performance of an Elm Street production.Trough the guidance of experienced instructors each group willcreate an original play from concept to performance. Family andfriends are welcome to attend the performance at the end of the

week. For more information, please contact Elm Street Cultural

Arts at 678.494.4251 or www.elmstreetarts.com.

Also available in June and July are een Improv SummerCamps. In this unique camp, designed for teens from thirteen toeighteen, your comic timing and spontaneity are honed. Guidedby Siobhan Brumbelow of iTink Improv roupe you will learnall the basics to through various improv games. Tere will be anevening showcased held at the end of each session. Te class sizeis limited to twelve. For more information, contact Elm StreetCultural Village at 678.494.4251 or www.elmstreetarts.com.

Te Cherokee Cultural Arts Center is offering several camp

opportunities including Camp Imagine and een Artists Academy.Running June through July Camp Imagine offers programmingfor two age groups in different classes including art, music,drama, photography and dance. Te een Artists Academy isdesigned for ages thirteen through eighteen in Visual Arts. Tisis an intensive study presented by professional artists. Te classesinclude practice, lectures and projects. Please contact CherokeeCultural Arts Center at 770.704.6244 or [email protected].

Te YMCA of Atlanta offer great day camp experiencesthrough out the metro area. Tese camps offer true diversity. Techoices include full day camps for those five to eighteen withseveral specialty camps including even partial day camps for the

four and five year olds. Tese camps offer supervision as well asengaging and enriching activities. For more information pleasecontact them at www.ymcaatlanta.org.

Te Cherokee Parks and Recreation Agency will offercamps focused on fishing, teen adventure, and tennis and water

adventure. Opportunities include Adventures Express, K.A.O.S.Camp and summer specialty camps. Please contact them at www.crpa.net for additional information.

Tere are many other camps in the area and may be found bycontacting various agencies. With these excellence choices, thissummer will be a Boredom-Free Zone.

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Lake Allatoona is a shimmering jewel inthe crown of this region and the place to go

whether you want to rent a houseboat orcabin, go fishing or swimming, camp, picnic,hike or simply rest.

Around the shores of Allatoona youll findover 25 parks, 8 marinas, 10 campgroundsand many great places to fish. Its the mostpopular lake in the state and among the mostvisited in the entire United States.

Lake Allatoona was authorized by the FloodControl Acts of 1941 and 1946. Te lake officially known as Allatoona Lake wascreated by placing a dam across the EtowahRiver. Sadly, the town of Allatoona was wipedout when the lake was created.

Te dam was finished rather quickly, once

work began. Te lake began to fill just afterChristmas in 1949. Te power plant beganoperation on January 31, 1950. By May of1950, the lake was full, with 12,010 acres of

water and 270 miles of shoreline.

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I want to start this commentary by giving my father-in-law theupmost respect and acknowledgement. At 57, and a year out ofcolon cancer, Lanier Roland is a mans man, challenging himselfwith one of the worlds great seven summits. Brandon Knight.

wo years ago my father in law announced he was puttingtogether a trip to Kilimanjaro, He had recently returned fromthe base camp of the mountain and asked if I was interested inmaking the climb. I did not hesitate. I was all in. Little did Iknow what a life changing decision I had just made.

Te journey began long before we set foot on the mountain.Our group, aged 21 to 57, settled down to six people, Zac and

Gib Roland, Lee Purgason, his son, Austin, Lanier and I.

With the trip only 6 months out, I knew I had to get incondition and training would be murderous. I was not inshape for such a venture, and needed a total overhaul. Treecrippling times a week I would go to the gym to withstand asmuch I could, which was comprised mostly of leg exercises,cardio and building my strength and endurance.

I went into this without any expectations. I had been to a fewplaces around the world, but nothing like Africa. anzania

will definitely take you by surprise. It was both beautiful and

brutal. Upon arrival, we were allowed a full days rest. At ourhotel, we met a woman from Ireland who told us about thelocal orphanage, which we decided to visit. Te kids wereawesome, 53 of them ranging in age from 2 to 18. Each one

would steal your heart. I knew I would have two days on theback end of our trip, so I arranged to come back to help out.

In anzania, everyone knows the mountainEVERYONE.We stayed in the city of Moshi and no matter where you were inMoshi, you could always see the towering peak of Kilimanjaro


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looming in the distance. Its actually quite daunting, and seemedto be hundreds of miles away and unreachable by man. At leastnot by me.

DAY ONE:Tursday, February 20, 3014 Woke up fresh, I had slept pretty well considering how excitedI was. Bags were packed the night before; a 70-liter duffle anda 65-liter backpack that was to be our daypack. In it would berain gear, the days water supply, camera, food, etc., whatever

we would need in between the camps. Te duffle bags wouldbe hauled by the porters that held our clothes, sleeping bag andbasically everything else. Our guide arrived and we loaded into aLand Rover Defender110. Nine seats available and there are elevenpeople in the car. Te road to the trailhead was the most extremefour-wheeling I had ever experienced. We bounced against thetrenched sides of the road and I feared it would tip over at anysecond. At the trailhead, our guide confessed that we were thefirst people to drive to that point in two and a half weeks, mainlybecause of heavy rain. (We gave a solid high five and tip to thedriverit had saved 3 hours.) Te 3-hour hike into Camp 1

was through the rain forest. We learned quickly that pole, pole(pronounced polay polay) meant slow, slowand thats how wehiked. Slooooooooow. At first, I hated it; but, by the end, I hadgrown to love it.

Halfway into the hike we began to hear a faint roaring sound,which stayed with us continually. Te incessant sound never wentaway. After an hour, I asked our guide what made such a sound.Bees, he said. With that knowledge, I imagined that every bee in

Africa had convened there. Te buzzing continued for hours.

Camp 1 was a good break. Tere, we met up with about 50other hikers eager to make the ascent. We would all camp at thesame place, but everyone went at different paces. Our ambitiousguide had put us on the fast track.

DAY TWO:Friday, February 21, 2014Te morning broke with good weather and high spirits. We

hadnt been hiking for an hour when our porters started passingus. All of their stuff was on their backs, and all of our stuff wasbalanced on their heads and moving at a running pace. Teseincredible climbers had packed up camp, broken down tents,


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Im puttingtogether a tripto Kilimanjaro

my father-in-lawsaid as we weretalking abouthis recent trip tothe base campof Mt. Everest.

Im in, I saidimmediately.Little did Iknow what alife changingdecision I had

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Te lake was constructed and continues to be maintained by theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Swimmers, skiers, fishermen and those who just enjoy lazilygliding across the sparkling waters of Allatoona Lake all know thatsafety is just as important as the fun they are experiencing.

Te large number of persons using the lake should be aware ofnew regulations enacted in 2013. Boating Under the Inuence (BUI) Law known as the Jake

and Griffin Prince BUI Law, this law lowers the blood alcoholconcentration for BUI to 0.08, mirroring Georgias DUI law.

Life Jacket Requirement mandates children under 13 years oldwear a personal flotation device (PFD) when aboard a movingvessel on Georgia waters.

Boater Education Requirement, taking eect July 1, 2014, knownas the Kile Glover Boat Education Law, requires anyone bornon or after January 1, 1998 who operates any motorized vesselon Georgia waters must complete a boating education courseapproved by DNR prior to operation of such vessel.

100-Foot Law: Prohibits people from operating any vessel at aspeed greater than idle speed within 100 feet of any vessel whichis moored, anchored or adrift outside normal traffic channels, or

within 100 feet of any wharf, dock, pier, piling, bridge structureor abutment, person in the water, or shoreline of any residence orpublic use area. It is also illegal for watercraft operators to jumpthe wake of another vessel within 100 feet. Tis law has been

in effect, but is still commonly violated by boat and watercraftoperators on Georgia waters.

You will never go without seeing someone on skis or a ski boardduring a beautiful summer day at Allatoona. It is a main draw in

water fun, but there are also regulations in place to protect thesafety of the skier and others.

Under the laws of the State of Georgia: It is illegal for boats or PWCs (personal water craft) to tow

persons on water skis, a ski board, or any device of this typebetween sunset and sunrise.

It is illegal for the operator of the towing vessel or person(s) being

towed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol andDrugs regulations carry Zero olerance!

A boat or PWC must not tow persons on water skis or similardevices within 100 feet of a vessel not underway or adrift, a dockor pier, a bridge, a person in the water, a shoreline adjacent to aresidence, a public park or beach, a swimming area, a marina, arestaurant, or any other public use area.

e person being towed must wear a ski belt; ski jacket; or TypeI, II, or III personal flotation device that is properly fitted andfastened.

Every boat towing a person(s) on water skis or a similar devicemust have on board:

- A person, in addition to the boat operator, capable ofobserving the towed person(s) at all times or...

- A wide-angle rearview mirror mounted such that the

operator can observe the towed person(s) at all times. Every PWC towing a person(s) on water skis or similar device

must be rated by the manufacturer to carry three or morepersons and must have on board a person, in addition to thePWC operator, capable of observing the towed person(s) at alltimes. A wide-angle mirror may not be used in place of anobserver on PWCs.

Fishermen should also take note when fishing in public areas. Make sure that you are familiar with shing license requirements

and who needs a license. Before shing, familiarize yourself with the daily limits and seasonal

restrictions, if any, and note any exceptions. Check freshwater fishlength limits and legal freshwater fishing methods. See applicable information for possible local restrictions and

regulations if you are fishing in Public Fishing Areas.

Te regulations and suggestions for safety are for the benefit ofthose enjoying fun on the lake and those presented here are just afew of those addressed by laws of the State of Georgia and the ArmyCorps of Engineers.

For more information on water and boating safety as well as requiredtraining and licensing contact the Georgia Department of NaturalResources.

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Would you believe that by just going through a door you can experience the soundsand beauty of a tropical isle without leaving Cherokee County? Tat door opensinto the greenhouses of Peach State Orchids on Homer Road in Hickory Flat where

Woodstock, Roswell and Alpharetta meet.

Immediately you are welcomed by tropical birds. Bam Bam, a parrot, and im, aQueen of Bavaria Golden Conure, are in their cages. weets, a Half-Moon Conure,

flies overhead. It is Frodo that commands your attention. A brilliant Blue HyacinthMacaw with a wing span rivaling that of an eagle, Frodo is usually perched overheadwith his head cocked to one side observing you and whatever is going on. Frodo, byvoice command, is kept away from the immense display of orchids. It is explainedthat he is good at flying but not good at landing. He could cause major damage if heawkwardly landed amidst the orchids.

Seeing the almost ten thousand orchids can at first, be breathtaking. Most are in fullbloom while some are in earlier stages of growth. Te colors are magnificent rangingfrom a creamy white to vibrant yellow to rich corals and gem-like shades of blue andpurple. Mike Monnolly, a practicing Atlanta attorney specializing in employee benefitsand owner of Peach State Orchids, can often be found working in the greenhouses withhis employees Crissie Baldwin and rey Allen.

You might say he trained under his grandmother and realized he had a proverbialgreen thumb while he was a child. She was talented in taking a tiny cutting or a leaf andcultivating it into a beautiful plant. His first orchid was a gift from a friend when he

was in law school. Mike was quickly hooked on the beauty and mystery that surroundsorchids. Later, his hobby became a business venture and now his knowledge of orchidsand other tropical plants is comparable to his knowledge of law.

While most of his major clients are large hotels and event planners in the Buckheadarea, his orchids are also available at Hill Street Warehouses and Atlanta Design and

Although mostconsider orchidsfragile, they are

sturdy plants andif properly cared

for, will live foryears. Some of

those in the Peach

State Orchidsgreenhouses aremore than fifty

years old.


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soil does not include a fertilizer option, a light dose of watersoluble plant food every two to three weeks will keep thingsgrowing longer and stronger.

Note: Deadheading, that is removing spent blossoms, willextend the blooming season of annuals giving you even morepleasure as well as keeping your masterpiece beautiful.

o help you select...

Plants for Sun:LobeliaNasturtiumColeus (in the green color range)DianthusSalviaGeraniumPetuniasMarigoldsDusty MillerVerbenaCleomeZinniasNicotianaGazaniaPhloxPoppy

PortulacaVerbenaCosmosDwarf Canna LilyKimberly Queen FernSprengerii Fern

Plants for Partial Sun/Shade:ImpatiensSnapdragonsLobeliaPansySalviaBegoniaColeusBrowalliaNicotianaNasturtiumCreeping JennyIvy

Easy Container Grown Vegetables:PeasPotatoesomatoesCarrotsRadishesCucumbersEggplantSummer or Zucchini Squash


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Saturday nights at local racetracks throughout the state youwill find people chasing their dreams. It is no different at DixieSpeedway located in Woodstock. Well, maybe a little different,or the dream at least. Mitchell Jenkins is chasing his dream as aphotographer. Jenkins, 16, a Junior at Cass High School, comesfrom a racing family. His father is a driver, so he found himself at

the track with his family often. At the age of 11 or 12, he pickedup a digital camera owned by local racer and team owner, BusterGoss. Tat was the beginning of a hobby that has evolved into a

way of life.

Although Mitchell has personal experience in racing, bothdriving and working on cars, he knew which side of the lens he

wanted to be on. Te transition from novice to professional wasa swift journey after he received an Olympus 500 camera as agift from his parents. He started documenting sporting eventsfor the school yearbook, all the while still taking pictures at theracetrack. He was introduced to photographer, Mike Blevins ofMikes Sports Images, who became somewhat of a mentor. As

Mitchell honed his craft, he made the decision to sell his racingequipment to upgrade his camera to a Nikon D3000.

Locally he serves as the official social media photographer forDixie Speedway and Rome Speedway. When asked about hissuccess, Jenkins is quick to offer credit to those who have helpedhim along the way. Mickey and Martha Swims along with MiaGreen of Dixie Speedway and Rome Speedway, as well as oddurner from Dirt on Dirt (www.dirtondirt.com), a national

website dedicated to the sport. He has photographed largerraces including Lucas Oil, Southern All Stars, and Ray CooksSouthern Nationals. Jenkins does freelance work for other sports

such as dirt bike races and individuals participating in highspeed events such as Dale Jarrett Racing Experience.

Whatever the future holds for Mitchell, you can bet it will beat full speed.

Mitchell Jenkins is the son of Don and Sissy Jenkins of Kingston,Georgia. He may be reached at Mitchell Jenkins Photography,www.mitchelljphotos.com, 678-899-5702 [email protected]

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Te Cherokee County Historical Society ispleased to announce the new temporary exhibitionfeatured at the Cherokee County History Museumand Visitors Center is At the Races: DixieSpeedway. Te exhibit will run from April 16 until

July 26, 2014 and will be located in Suite 140 ofthe historic marble courthouse. Te museum islocated at 100 North Street, Canton 30114 andis free and open to the public. Te operatinghours are Wednesday-Friday from 10 to 5pm andSaturday from 10 to 3pm.

Dixie Speedway in Woodstock has beenentertaining racing fans for 45 years. First openedin 1969 as a dirt track, it was paved for a timeand then converted back to dirt. Racing legendBud Lunsford and Cherokee County businessman

Max Simpson were among the early owners andoperators. For the greatest part of its existence,Dixie has been operated by the Mickey Swimsfamily. Some of the drivers who have raced atDixie include Bobby Allison, Bill Elliott, DaleEarnhardt, Richard Petty, Scott Bloomquist, andCharlie Mincey. Te exhibit features a pictorialhistory of the Speedway, as well as informationabout the drivers and the Swims family.

For additional information please contact StefanieJoyner at 770.345.3288 or www.rockbarn.org.

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Want to shop at a farmers market? Here are some handy tips forwhat to bring with you, how to get the best deals, and how tofind the freshest produce at any farmers market.

FARMERS MARKE CHECKLISBefore you go... Bring reusable bags. Tuck a few reusable shopping bags (with

handles) into a pocket; merchants sometimes run out. Andyoull be helping the environment.

Have cash on hand. Credit cards and checks arent alwaysaccepted.

Dress for comfort. Wear comfortable shoes and be preparedfor the weather.

Pack a cooler. If you live far away, or plan to be at the marketfor a while, bring a cooler for produce. Consider a wheeledcart or travel bag for bulk shopping.

Go early...Find out the markets hours and plan to arrive at

opening time to ensure the best selection. ...Or go late. Great deals are often available around closing.Many vendors will lower their price rather than haul their

wares home. However, some may be sold out.

While there... Dont buy the rst thing you see. Make a lap to compare

quality and prices. Make your heavy purchases last.

alk to FarmersMost vendors are happy to discuss their products and how theyraised them, so you can ask them about: Growing practices, including soil care and chemical use.

When an item was picked, how to tell if its ripe and how toproperly store it.

Ways to use the food in cooking. Some farmers may haverecipes to share.

Estimated time of arrival of a regional favorite and how itsquality looks this year.

Expect an ExperienceYoull be buying produce thats been off the vine just a fewhours. But be aware that you wont find everything on your listat bargain prices.

Include the Kids

Show them what potatoes and tomatoes look like beforebecoming French fries and ketchup. Its never too early toreinforce the importance of healthy food. Bring a stroller andbottled water, and check for a play area: Some markets, especiallythose held in public parks, have them.

ry Something NewMany vendors offer samples, and it is fun to experiment with afruit or vegetable youve never tasted.

ConnectIntroduce yourself and get to know your vendors. Ask them howto get their product when the market is closed. Tey might eveninvite you to the farm!

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packed up all the gear and were passing us. Tese guys worked likemachines. Everyday was the same; the porters would rush passedus with three times the weight we were carrying.

Within two hours, we had broken the tree line. Tat meant therewould be no more shade...none at all. Halfway through the hike,just as we turned a corner on a ridge, there it was: Our first real

view of the snowcapped peak of Kilimanjaro. It was jaw dropping.We all stood there wondering how we were going to stand on topon that mountain in 5 days. It looked so far away.

Scrambling over rocks and climbing in elevation we hit 12,500feet for Camp 2, called Shira One.By the time we hit the campsite,my arms and the back of neck were severely sunburned. I spent therest of the trip hiking with a shirt over my head to keep the back ofmy neck from frying like bacon.

DAY THREE:Saturday, February 22, 2014 I slept like rock after the hike we had on day 2. Eight miles ofuphill will do that to you. Our guide said we were going to hike extratoday, bypassing the usual third camp to get better conditioned tothe elevation and make the next day easier. We bypassed Shira wo,

which was the highest point a vehicle or car can travel; by that Imean an ambulance and we saw two that day. Tey were transportingpeople down that were either sick, or just could go no further. Seeingsuch a sight will get you focused quickly.

Te entire hike on day 3 was walking toward the peak. We endedup at 13,800 feet, at theMoir Hutcamp, a dry, rocky ledge withoutvegetation, the scenery for days.Moir Hutwould be the first campat which we would have an acclimation hike in the afternoon. Tepurpose of this hike was to go up around 500 meters and comeback down. We were sleeping at 13,800 feet, and to hike up andcome back down would prepare our bodies for the nights stay andbetter condition us for the approaching summit.

DAY FOUR:Sunday, February 23, 2014 We started a little bit later on day 4. Te plan was to hit Lavaower, which was at 15,190 feet, by lunch and stop to acclimate,and then head down to Barranco Camp, 13,044 feet. Lunch atLava ower meant no afternoon hike. Good news to all of us. Assoon as we left for Barranco, I discovered that going downhill wasmore difficult than going uphill. Uphill was gradual, but downhillthe trails were washed out by water run offs, leaving steep dropoffs. You must focus on every foot placement and proceed slowly.


One of the most important aspects iskeeping your mental focus, becauseclimbing Kilimanjaro was just as muchmental as it was physical.


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Barranco camp was a smaller rocky ledge, and when we arrived itwas immersed in fog. With our tents on a slanted ledge, sleepingwas tough when you feel as though you are about to slide off a cliff.At dinner that night, our guide told us about the Barranco Wall. Itwould be the first part of our hike the next day.

DAY FIVE:Monday, February 24, 2014 Breakfast means something else to porters. Tey call it BreakFast. Te porters called it this because the stronger porters packedup very early the next morning taking a load of gear to the nextcamp to get the best tent sites. Tey would have to leave so earlythey did not eat. Te wall would be their breakfast.

We began hand over hand climbing on rocky overhangs forabout an hour, then straight up trekking for another hour and a

half followed by another hour and a half of trail to the next camp.We got a pretty good workout on day 5.

Te next camp was Karanga, one of the most scenic camps onthe trail. Ahead of us was the summit of Kilimanjaro and behind us

was the cloud line. At sunset, it seemed as though you could walkoff the ledge onto the clouds. ruly amazing.

DAY SIX:uesday, February 25, 2014 We had a normal start to the day, and it was not a terribly badhike to Barafu, the summit camp. After four hours and 2,000 feet ofelevation gain, we arrived at Barafu. It was extremely crowded and

with good reason. Barafu is the junction point of half the routes onKilimanjaro. Approximately 100 tents had sprouted at the camp,and half of the people there were waiting for the next morningslight. Tere, we rested. It was tough to sleep with 30 mph windsshaking our tents like an earthquake. Te next day would be thetoughest of all.

DAY SEVEN:Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Summit day. We awoke at midnight, had tea and breakfast.Geared up and headed out at 1 a.m. We were one of the last groupsto leave, but with our pace, our guide felt we were strong enoughto pass most of the other groups on the trail up. Barafu camp wasat 15,331 feet, Uhuru Peakis 19,341 feet. We had about 4,000 feetof elevation to gain in 3 miles.

Headlamps on, we baby-stepped our way up the trail. You couldfeel the air thinning with every step. It felt like breathing througha paper bag. In 5 hours, we reached Stella Point where the top ofthe mountain levels off a bit and gradually rises up to the peak.urning a corner, the summit looms in sight. Words cannotexpress the feeling that overcomes you when you reach the peak ofa mountain you have been climbing for 6 days. Within 200 yardsaway is the roof of Africa. Te sun was starting to rise. Te glaciers

were on the western face of the peak. I could take an easy breathand, almost suddenly, my steps became easier, my feet felt lighter.

Within minutes we were standing at Uhuru Peak. In its 50 squarefeet stood 50 smiling hikers waiting for their chance to documenttheir achievement at the peaks sign. We, too, got our pictures,spent a few minutes taking in the view and headed downtwoand a half hours of straight down on very loose dirt and gravel. Wearrived back at Barafu around 9 a.m., got three hours of rest, lunch,then hiked four more hours to Mweka. A total of about 11 hoursof hiking that day.

DAY EIGHT:Tursday, February 27, 2014 Last day on Kilimanjaro. Looking back it was a little bittersweet,but at the time, we were as ready as we could be to get off thatmountain. Te hike was 6 miles downward. My legs were done,totally exhausted. Every turn, every drop, you were wishing thatyou would see the gate. A Coke, just a Coke, was the thing thatdrove my feet in front of each other. After five hours of hiking, wereached the gate. We all signed out and then we were on our way.Back in the hotel, I would take the best shower of my life.



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AFTER THE SUMMIT: With a few free days after the hike, I returned to the KilimanjaroOrphanage Centre and started murals on buildings they hadrecently constructed. While painting, I met eacher, the founder.eacher was an awesome guy. He had been a mountain guide for

some twenty odd years and had lead groups to the summit 602times. Tats like summiting Kilimanjaro, everyday for a year andeight months...unbelievable.

Te trip to Africa held many unexpected surprises, but one ofthe best was finding how pleasant and welcoming the people of

Moshi were. Te management and wait staff at the hotel weresome of the coolest, friendliest people we met. It was great to beable to communicate with others on a friendship level when youare in a foreign country. It really put us at ease.

As far training goes, I think I was as well prepared as possible.I never experienced any serious problems. One of the most

important aspects is keeping your mental focus, because climbingKilimanjaro was just as much mental as it was physical.

I cant speak for the rest of Africa, but anzania was amazing. Iwill return to see it again.

Information about writer and climbers:Lanier Roland, Zac Roland, Gib Roland, Lee Purgason, AustinPurgason and Brandon Knight, who provides the prospective of thetrip. Gib along with Brandon and Jenny Knight own and operateRAK Outfitters. Tere are three locations Calhoun (455 Belwood Rd,706-602-2244), Dalton (1329 W Walnut Ave, 706-529-2398) andWoodstock (450 Chambers Street, 678-909-6768). Tey may also bereached at www.rakoutfitters.com. All equipment and clothing used onthe Kilimanjaro climb are available at RAK.


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a en armaymay 1 - july 26At the Races: Dixie SpeedwayDixie Speedway in Woodstockhas been entertaining racingfans for 45 years. First opened in1969 as a dirt track, it was pavedfor a time and then convertedback to dirt. Racing legend Bud

Lunsford and Cherokee Countybusinessman Max Simpson wereamong the early owners andoperators. For the greatest partof its existence, Dixie has beenoperated by the Mickey Swimsfamily. Some of the drivers whohave raced at Dixie includeBobby Allison, Bill Elliott, DaleEarnhardt, Richard Petty, Scott

Bloomquist, and Charlie Mincey.Te exhibit features a pictorialhistory of the Speedway, as wellas information about the driversand the Swims family.Cherokee County HistoryMuseumWednesday Friday 10am - 5pmSaturday 10am 3pm

may 8Te Artie Shaw Orchestra7:30pmUnder the directions of MattKoza, Te Orchestra continuesto bring wonderful music tojazz fans who want to enjoy anexciting night of swing.Adults $35, Seniors (55+) andStudents $30 and Children (12and under) $20

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may 9Erik Norlander and theGalactive Collective7:30pmErik Norlander and Te GalacticCollective will perform an all-instrumental set promotingEriks two latest multi-disc

releases, Online presale $20(includes $2 processing fee).Bring your PayPal receipt toWill Call at the Cherokee ArtsCenter the day of the show toreceive your printed ticket. www.sergeentertainmentgroup.com-collective-concert/Walk-up day of show $25(cash only)

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may 10Garden Club of Ellijay8:30am - 12:30pmChoose from a large selection ofperennials, shrubs, herbs, andcontainer gardens. Get gardeningadvice from Master Gardeners.Rain or shine event.

Lions Club Pavillion, 1179 SouthMain Street, Ellijay

may 11Atlantic Coast TeatreRumpelstiltskin3pmAdapted from the classiceBrothers Grimm tale featuringelaborate masks and audience

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Adults $15, Seniors (55+) andStudents $10 and Children (12and under) $5Falany Performing Arts Center,Reinhardt University

may 16 & 17, 23 & 24Whose Line is it, Woodstock?7:30pmTe iTink Improv roupe brings

their special brand of crazy yetfamily friendly humor to thestage. With audience suggestions,they create a variety of scenes onthe spot.All seats $10 in advance online(ages 2 and up), $12 at the door.Presented by Elm Street CulturalArts Village, City CenterAuditorium, Woodstock

may 17 & 18Canton Festival of the Arts10am - 5pmA juried show for fine arts andcrafts featuring over 60 artistsfrom nine states. FeaturingSerenity Gardens, InteractiveChildrens Experience, foodconcessions and beer and wine

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may 17Louis Armstrong Society JazzBand7:30pmEnjoy the music of a legend andthe energy of New Orleans.

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students $30 and Children (12and up) $20Falany Performing Arts Center,Reinhardt University

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online at www.reinhardt.edu/golfsvp $125 per player, for moreinformation contact BarbaraManous at 770-720-5506. Bentree Golf Course, Jasper

may 28, 29 & 30Elly Hobgoods FloralWorkshop: Fresh Florals inWatercolor

9am - 4:30pmAchieve new dimensions ofdepth and realism. Intermediatestudents or those who have hadsome exposure to watercolorwill benefit most from this class.For intermediate or advancedpainters.$225 + $65 supply fee,$50 non-refundable deposit.Cherokee Arts Center

junejune 7Elly Hobgoods Paint Group1pm - 5pmCome paint Ellys watercolorprojects! Class is geared towardthose with some watercolor

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june 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25Te Princess and the PeaTe Queen and King expect thePrince to get married, but who inthe land is worthy of their son?When a whole line of princessesshow up to demonstrate theirworthiness, there is one mystery

princess. June 11, 18, 25 at 10amJune 14, 15, 21, 22 at 2pm. Allseats $10 in advance online (forages 2 and up) $12 at the door.Includes sales tax. Held at CityCenter Auditorium 8534 MainSt Woodstock GA

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9:30am 12:30pm1pm 4pmwo sessions per week! Signup for Art, Drama, Dance,Photography and so much more!Cherokee Arts Center

june 16-20 & 23-27John Hornes een Academy10am - 3pm

Experiment with fun and newtechniques.Cherokee Arts Center

julyjuly 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23Seussical, Jrransporting you from the Jungle

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the Cat in the Hat, tells thestory of Horton the Elephant,the Whos and Jojo, a Who childwho gets in trouble for thinkingtoo many thinks. July 9, 16,23 at 10am July 12, 13, 19, 20at 2pm. All seats $10 in advanceonline (for ages 2 and up) $12 atthe door. Includes sales tax. heldat City Center Auditorium 8534

Main St Woodstock GA

july 12Elly Hobgoods Paint Group1pm - 5pmCome paint Ellys watercolorprojects! Class is geared towardthose with some watercolorexperience. $30Cherokee Arts Center

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