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Holly Springs Children Will Go Hunting at Barrett Park

March 12, 2013, 7:25 pm
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Holly Springs Children Will Go Hunting at Barrett Park Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

Eggs and children will fill Barrett Park on Saturday, March 23 for the 12th annual Holly Springs Egg Hunt.

Economic Development Coordinator Jennifer Stanley, who is in charge of Special Events for the city, said they estimate 500 children participate in the egg hunt each year.

*12th Annual Egg Hunt*
Barrett Park
120 Park Lane, Holly Springs
Saturday, March 23
Egg Hunt begins promptly at 11 a.m.

Approximately 12,000 eggs will be ready for the children in 7 age categories.
"It takes about 20 to 25 people a half an hour to toss out all of the eggs," Stanley said.
She said they will have bunnies and chicks that children can pet. The Easter Bunny usually shows up around 10:15 a.m., and will be available for pictures before and after the egg hunt.

"Each family receives a complimentary picture of the event. And each child receives an age appropriate prize," she said.

This event is completely funded by sponsors.  The presenting event sponsor is Northside Cherokee Hospital.  Other sponsors include:  Holly Springs Downtown Development Authority, North Metro Waste Cherokee Bank, Holly Springs Volunteer Fire Department and Paradyme Entertainment. Reported by Patch 10 hours ago.
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Rainbow! Has Holly Madison Dished Out The Worst Baby Name Of 2013?

March 11, 2013, 8:59 am
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Holly Madison has been forced to defend herself against accusations she has given her baby girl a cruel name. The reality star, who gave birth to her... Reported by ContactMusic 2 days ago.
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Holly Madison takes on baby name 'haters'

March 11, 2013, 9:56 am
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Holly Madison is sticking by her decision to name her new baby girl Rainbow Aurora. The reality star, who gave birth to her first child on Tuesday, took to her blog over the weekend to defend the name from critics. Reported by msnbc.com 2 days ago.
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Holly Madison defends her baby name against ‘smug haters’

March 11, 2013, 11:45 am
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New mom Holly Madison is letting the maternal instinct to protect her daughter kick-in, slamming any haters of the new baby's name, Rainbow Aurora. The 33-year-old former Playboy bunny went back to her blog — after recently revealing her daughter's name — to make clear she doesn't regret the name choice. Reported by NY Daily News 2 days ago.
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Holly Madison Slaps at Baby-Name Haters

March 11, 2013, 11:55 am
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Holly Madison will have you know that her daughter is going to grow up just fine, despite being named Rainbow Aurora. The former Girls Next Door star and ex-companion to Hugh Hefner took to her blog to fight the "smug haters" who "bag on my choice of name," as she... Reported by Newser 2 days ago.
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Patch 101: Upload Photos and Videos to Patch

March 12, 2013, 7:25 pm
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Patch 101: Upload Photos and Videos to Patch Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

Here at Patch we want to be a part of the community, but we can't be everywhere at once.

That's where you come in. We need your help. Share your photos and videos from around town right here on Patch.

Whether it's a fall photo of your own backyard or a trip to the mountains, a video clip from a school play, or something more newsworthy like a photo of a car accident or a video clip from a school board meeting, we would love for you to share it with the Patch community.

*Directions:*

To share, *select "Pics & Clips"* from the main navigation bar.

Once on the new page, there is a button to "Upload Photos and Videos." (Make sure you are already logged in to the site.)

A window will open for you to browse your computer for photos and videos.

Once you find the ones you want to upload, select "choose."

A box will appear to show you the progress of the upload.

Once the image is uploaded, click on the thumbnail to add a caption.

This tells viewers about who is in the photo or what is happening in the video and where it was taken. The more information you include the better.

Contributing is easy and we can't wait to see your photos!

*Keep up with Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch news by **subscribing to our newsletters** and following us on **Twitter** and **Facebook**! * Reported by Patch 10 hours ago.
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Vortex by Julie Cross - review

March 12, 2013, 5:29 am
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'The plot has so much depth and twists and turns it is hard to keep up and get your head around what is happening.'

To refresh my memory, I reread Tempest just before I read Vortex and remembered exactly why I enjoyed it, and one of the main reasons was Holly. I really didn't like the lack of Holly's presence in Vortex and when she was reintroduced as her new character. It just wasn't the same. And without Holly the same there didn't seem like there should be a story.

But apart from that, it was very fast-paced, action-packed and exciting, just like Tempest - and Jackson was still a very interesting character. I liked many of the CIA agents even the less likeable ones.

The romance was still there. Jackson was still in love with the Holly from another world and I like the way that Stewart was added into the mix – although not seriously, but it was mainly an action story; there was a lot of fighting and people getting hurt.

I really enjoyed it although I found it extremely confusing at times. The plot has so much depth and twists and turns it is hard to keep up and get your head around what is happening. Even now, after reading some parts several times, I'm baffled by the concept of different timelines. However I'm sure re-reading the entire novel will soon set that straight.

I am really excited to read the third installment and learn what happens between Holly and Jackson, as this is the main reason for my love of this series. Due to the lack of Holly, I think that it isn't as good as Tempest was, but it's still thrilling and un-put-down-able.

*Want to tell the world about a book you've read? Join the site and send us your review!* Reported by guardian.co.uk 1 day ago.
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Thrift Store Shopping: Dos and Don'ts for Beginners and Tips for More Advanced Shoppers

March 12, 2013, 7:25 pm
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Thrift Store Shopping: Dos and Don'ts for Beginners and Tips for More Advanced Shoppers Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

I wear your granddad's clothes
I look incredible

Those are lines from the rap song "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore and yes, you can look incredible in local thrift store finds — if you're patient, according to the website Coupon Shoebox.

Are you iffy on thrift store shopping? The site offers some dos and don'ts, as thrift stores and consignment shops are becoming more popular as consumers trying to stretch their cash farther. 

Here are the highlights of those dos and don'ts, but you'll need to click here for the details. 

· Check in regularly
· Focus on decor, furniture, books and home goods 
· Question those electronics and appliances 
· Avoid toys for kids 
· Consider the price

Not sure where to shop? Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch has you covered. Check out these thrift stores and consignment shops listed in the Patch Directory. You will find a list of Thrift stores such as these and many:

· Your Turn Kids at Hickory Flat
· Goodwill Industries
· The White Picket Fence Consignment & Resale

*Don't see a thrift store or consignment shop in this list? E-mail kristal.dixon@patch.com to have it added to the directory. *

If you're already sold on thrift store shopping, the site offers some tips to help you shop better. Again, here are the highlights and you can click here for the expanded explanations. 

· Shop on stocking days
· Look for quality 
· Make a shopping list 
· Keep going back until you find what you want 
· Keep a lookout for sales 
· Shop weekdays 
· Inquire about store credit 
· Don't overdo it 
· Plan to shop for a while 
· Donate! 

*Do you shop at local thrift stores? What's the best item you have found? What advice do you have for shoppers? * Reported by Patch 10 hours ago.
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Holly Springs Mayor Strikes Back at Cherokee Criticism of WellStar Proposal

March 12, 2013, 7:25 pm
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Holly Springs Mayor Strikes Back at Cherokee Criticism of WellStar Proposal Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

Holly Springs Mayor Tim Downing is not mincing words in his response to a letter written by Cherokee County Commission Chairman Buzz Ahrens raising concerns about WellStar Health System's request to rezone property to build a health park and hospital on Sixes Road at Interstate 575.

Reached on Monday, Downing took issue with the county's concerns about the development's impact on surrounding infrastructure and on the impact of building a tax exempt hospital would have on the county's tax digest.

Downing said when Northside Hospital-Cherokee acquired property between Georgia Highways 20 and 140 to build their replacement hospital, the company did not have the appropriate infrastructure in place. 

"There was sufficient amount of time" to put in the infrastructure, Downing added. 

Last year, the Cherokee County government began construction on extending Commerce Boulevard from its current terminus at Canton Creek near the Super Target in the Canton Marketplace to Highway 140/Hickory Flat Highway.

Commerce Boulevard will serve as the main thoroughfare to Northside Hospital's replacement facility and future medical campus.

"That’s the same thing with this site as well," Downing added. "WellStar has said that it will between seven and 15 years before hospital is constructed, which leaves plenty of time to install whatever infrastructure what may be lacking."

WellStar has requested the city rezone 62 acres at the southwest corner of Sixes Road at Interstate 575 from general commercial and mixed use to entirely general commercial. 

WellStar has also requested to obtain a conditional use permit to operate an institution similar to a hospital and a hospice facility or personal care home.

The Holly Springs City Council will consider voting on both requests during its meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Holly Springs Municipal Court chambers. 

If approved, WellStar would like to build the health park first and follow up with a hospital within the next seven to 10 years. The hospice would be built based upon future customer or service demand.

Ahrens in the letter, which is attached, also took issue with the almost certainty that the new hospital would claim tax exempt status, thus taking a "high value property" off the county's tax digest.

Downing criticized that argument as "double speak," and noted he doesn't understand why that concern is a "big deal" since the county supports Northside Hospital-Cherokee, which currently has tax exempt status for its hospital.

While allowing a new hospital that could result in some loss of revenue, Downing said WellStar's plans would spur office and professional development, which would contribute to the tax rolls.

He also said adding another hospital would force both companies to work harder to provide quality service due to increased competition.

"The winner is the citizen because they are guaranteed above average health care," he said.

*Keep up with Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch news by **subscribing to our newsletters** and following us on **Twitter** and **Facebook**! * Reported by Patch 10 hours ago.
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Holly Williams Went Organic Route for 'The Highway'

March 12, 2013, 11:40 am
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Holly Williams thought she was finished with her latest album. "We were actually done with the record in August, had it mastered, and all the art... Reported by Billboard.com 17 hours ago.
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Thriller is rich in revealing details

March 13, 2013, 12:12 am
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Tugging at the roots of a sycamore in the yard of her future home, a pregnant woman named Holly unearths a blue box. Prying it open, she finds the skeletal remains of an infant. Holly, who has named her soon-to-be-born baby Aimee - which, in French, means "beloved" - retches and begins to scream. Reported by Journal Gazette 5 hours ago.
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Recycle Aluminum Cans To Raise Money For Holly Springs Elementary

March 13, 2013, 12:31 pm
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Recycle Aluminum Cans To Raise Money For Holly Springs Elementary Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

Holly Springs Elementary School wants you to bring your aluminum cans to recycle all for a good cause.

The school is participating in the Great American Can Roundup, a nationwide initiative that encourages the community to team up with schools to collect aluminum cans that can be sold for money. 

Proceeds from the sale and collection of cans will go back into Holly Springs Elementary to use for educational purposes.

Residents can drop off their aluminum cans at the recycling bin at the school, located at 1965 Hickory Road in Holly Springs.

Holly Springs Elementary is partnering with Cherokee Bank in the initiative and they've provided bins in the lobby of its three locations to help collect cans.

Those locations are: 1275 RiverStone Parkway and 3595 Marietta Highway in Canton and 159 Woodstock Square Avenue in Woodstock.  

The roundup is organized by the Can Manufacturers Institute, which also organizes the School Recycling Challenge.

The school that recycles the most aluminum cans per capita between Nov. 15, 2012 and Earth Day on April 22 would be crowned as the national champion, winning $5,000. 

A state champion for the 50 states and the District of Columbia would win $1,000. 

Holly Springs last year was one of six schools in Georgia that participated in the School Recycling Challenge organized by Can Manufacturers Institute. 

For more information on how to help Holly Springs Elementary, email Holly Springs Elementary PTA Vice President Nichole Riddle at nriddle101@yahoo.com. 

*Keep up with Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch news by **subscribing to our newsletters** and following us on **Twitter** and **Facebook**! * Reported by Patch 1 day ago.
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Holly Springs Business Owners Invited To Talk Development

March 14, 2013, 3:29 am
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Holly Springs Business Owners Invited To Talk Development Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

The Holly Springs Downtown Development Authority wants to hear from local business owners to discuss what's in store for the city and how the DDA can help them.

The DDA is hosting a business outreach at 6 p.m. Wednesday March 20 at the Holly Springs Municipal Court chambers. The outreach will precede the DDA's monthly meeting, which will start at 6:30 p.m. 

Carla Hoenshel, chair of the DDA, said about six people have confirmed they'll attend the event, but added several others have expressed interest in possibly attending.

The event is open to any business owner in Holly Springs.

Along with how the DDA can help current business owners, Hoenshel said the meeting will also touch on how the city can attract more businesses. 

Hoenshel said the meeting will also catch business owners "up to speed" on the what the city has in store for the downtown, including possibly starting improvement projects that would enhance pedestrian safety throughout the downtown area.

She also said the meeting will be designed for business owners to provide feedback on what the city and the DDA can do to make the economic environment more favorable. 

"We want to keep the business owners we have and do what we can to help them maintain their business here," she added. 

Business owners who wish to attend the event can RSVP here. 

*Keep up with Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch news by **subscribing to our newsletters** and following us on **Twitter** and **Facebook**! * Reported by Patch 14 hours ago.
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Residents Can Pound the Pavement To Help Cherokee County Children

March 14, 2013, 7:47 am
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Residents Can Pound the Pavement To Help Cherokee County Children Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

One of Cherokee County's oldest nonprofit organization hopes residents will lace up their running shoes to help raise money for less fortunate children.

The 10th annual Run For the Children 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run, hosted by the Service League of Cherokee County, will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday March 23 in downtown Canton.

Registration is now open through the Service League of Cherokee County's website website and on Active.com.  

Registration fee is $30 today and on race day. Online registration closes on March 20.  

All pre-registered participants are guaranteed commemorative long-sleeve Dri-Fit shirts. 

The run this year will encourage participants to wear their school colors, bring along their school mascots and football team.

This year's run will also offer a $1,000 award to the school with the most participation at this year's run, which was made possible by a donation from Canton-based law firm Roach, Caudill, and Gunn, LLP and Cherokee Bank. 

The organization will also offer cash awards to the top three overall male and female finishers.

The League will have Overall Masters Male/Female awards, and age group awards will be given out three-deep in standard age groups, beginning with 10 and under and going up to 75 and over.

Finish line management and results will be provided by Classic Race Services. This race is part of the Black Bag Race Series.

After the run, the League will host a free community expo with Northside Hospital-Cherokee that will feature a wide variety of resources the community can take advantage of.

The expo, which will be held in Brown Park from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., will include:

· Free Child Safety Seat Checks by Safe Kids Cherokee County.
· Demonstrations by RADKids teaching children how to stay safe in case of an attack.
· Martial Arts demonstrations every 30 minutes by ATA Martial Arts, beginning at 10:30 a.m. 
· Free Child Identification Kits supplied by David Resendiz and Cotton States/Country Financial (while supplies last).
· Free non-perishable food items and hygiene-related items (while supplies last).
· Children's toothbrushes by Cherokee Children's Dentistry and Dameron Family Dentistry (while supplies last).
· Hand washing demonstrations by the Service League teaching children how to improve personal hygiene by illustrating how much dirt and germs they miss with regular hand washing methods.

The Service League, created in 1935, is an all volunteer organization made up of 80 women who work over 10,000 hours each year to raise money for less fortunate children in Cherokee County.

Along with the run, the League also hosts RiverFest in late September, the popular two-day outdoor arts and crafts festival at Boling Park in Canton. 

The money raised by the league helps children obtain eyeglasses, clothing and help helps supports camps and scholarships.

*Keep up with Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch news by **subscribing to our newsletters** and following us on **Twitter** and **Facebook**! * Reported by Patch 10 hours ago.
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Cherokee YMCA's 'Urban Challenge' Gets Families Outdoors

March 14, 2013, 10:59 am
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Cherokee YMCA's 'Urban Challenge' Gets Families Outdoors Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

The YMCA of Cherokee County hopes a scavenger hunt will not only get residents of all fitness levels up and moving, but also interested in the organization's efforts to promote healthy choices among children.

The YMCA, along with the Greenprints Alliance, will present its Woodstock Urban Challenge 4, a scavenger hunt activity designed to attract Cherokee County residents who want to get outside and test their knowledge on the city of Woodstock and the YMCA. 

The hunt, which is free for those wishing to participate, starts at 12:30 p.m. March 23, and will be held during the same time as this year's TrailFest, the headline fundraiser for the Greenprints Alliance. 

Teams will be able to start any time between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., but the hunt will officially end at 3:30 p.m.

The event sign up will begin at 11 a.m., and information on where the sign up will be held and where the race will begin is forthcoming. 

Toby Bramblett, associate executive director with the YMCA, said the challenge also gives the YMCA the perfect opportunity to inform residents aware of its Youth Fit For Life initiative, which introduces elementary school-aged children to a wellness curriculum designed to promote a healthy, active lifestyle

The program, which is free for elementary school students participating during after-school hours, has been introduced into four elementary schools in Cherokee County and Bramblett added he hopes to expand that initiative into four additional schools.

The scavenger hunt is different than the Challenge Four Adventure Race the YMCA has organized for the last eight years.

Bramblett notes the adventure race, which will be held later this year, requires residents to be physically fit, read a compass, carry a mountain bike and canoe as they navigate a course that takes them throughout the southern end of the county.

"There’s a group of people who can learn how to do those things and enjoy it," he said. "There’s also people who would not enjoy it and (feel) it’s intimidating."

In the challenge that's billed as a family-friendly event, participants will be allowed to form teams to complete the course, which is designed to be completed between one and two hours. 

Bramblett added there aren't any awards or divisions and the event allows residents to complete the course at their own pace. They will also be allowed to use their smartphones as guides.

Bramblett said he views the challenge as an "awareness building" opportunity as it can turn residents on to possibly financially supporting the YMCA's anti-obesity initiative. 

"If we are able to raise awareness with participants about what we are doing, that is as good as raising money," he said. "Those individuals may be turned on to make a donation."

*Keep up with Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch news by **subscribing to our newsletters** and following us on **Twitter** and **Facebook**! * Reported by Patch 7 hours ago.
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Victory Over Stroke Event Set For March 21, 2013

March 14, 2013, 4:10 pm
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The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Fourth Annual "Victory Over Stroke" Event in Bradenton, Florida


The Stroke Association of Florida has announced its Fourth Annual Victory Over Stroke event, scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2013, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at H2U Blake Medical Center, 6670 Cortez Road W. in Bradenton, Florida.

Ana M. Guillermo, H2U Program Manager, will emcee the free event, which includes presentations from distinguished local speakers, free stroke risk health screenings and exhibitors. Breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided.

“The goal of Victory Over Stroke is to raise awareness about stroke symptoms and the critical need to call 911, what you can do to minimize your chance of having a stroke and how to be prepared in the event a major health crisis happens to your family,” said Holly Dykema, co-founder of the Stroke Association of Florida. The mission of the non-profit organization is to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke by educating the community about prevention, risks, signs and symptoms, and by providing resource referrals for stroke survivors and their caregivers.

Dykema founded the Stroke Association of Florida in June 2009, three years after her husband suffered a massive stroke, leaving him unable to speak in full sentences and paralyzed on the right side of his body. “Eighty percent of strokes can be prevented. People just need to know the simple steps they can take to reduce their personal risk for stroke and avoid this horrendous disabler,” Dykema said.

More than 800,000 Americans suffer from a stroke each year. It’s the number one cause of adult disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. More women die of stroke each year than of breast cancer. In the United States, someone has a stroke every 45 seconds. Approximately 3,000 people a year in Manatee and Sarasota counties are among that number.


The speakers for the event are:


Dr. Joseph Pace, M.D.
Cardiologist

Mary Ellen Bond, MS, RN, CNRN
Stroke Program Coordinator, Blake Medical Center

Vinola Rodrigues
Weight Watchers Leader/Facilitator

John T. Griffin, Esq.
Attorney, Griffin & Griffin Attorneys and Counselors at Law

Holly Dykema
Co-Founder, Stroke Association of Florida



The program and screenings are free, although pre-registration is required. Please RSVP to (888) 359-3552. The Stroke Association of Florida can be reached at P.O. Box 25082, Sarasota, Florida 34277. Telephone: (941) 346-1122. For more information, please visit www.StrokeFL.org.

Company Contact Information
Thomas & Brannan Communications
Media Contact: Sheila Brannan Longo
Sarasota, Florida
34243-4719
(941)355-3006

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Thriller is rich in revealing details

March 13, 2013, 12:12 am
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Tugging at the roots of a sycamore in the yard of her future home, a pregnant woman named Holly unearths a blue box. Prying it open, she finds the skeletal remains of an infant. Holly, who has named her soon-to-be-born baby Aimee - which, in French, means "beloved" - retches and begins to scream. Reported by Journal Gazette 3 days ago.
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Organization Touts Canton, Cherokee Government Websites as Most Transparent

March 13, 2013, 12:31 pm
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Organization Touts Canton, Cherokee Government Websites as Most Transparent Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

An organization that ranks government websites in the area of how accessible it is to the public has deemed Cherokee County website one of the state's most transparent.

The county was one of 12 websites given the 2013 Sunny Awards by the editors of Sunshine Review.

The award honors "the most transparent government website in the nation."

"We are honored to receive the Sunny Award presented by the editors of Sunshine Review as one of the most transparent government websites in the country," said County Manager Jerry Cooper. "I would like to thank the Board of Commissioners and every agency and department for their dedication to transparency, and for (Cherokee County Webmaster) Michael Haines outstanding work maintaining our website."

Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood added it's "always good to be recognized for openness in government." 

Each website earned the A+ transparency grade on the organization's checklist, which vary for cities, counties, school districts and state agencies. Only 247 of more than 7,000 websites reviewed by the organization earned the award. 

Cherokee and Canton were the only agencies given the award in the county. They both were also given the award in 2012.  

The winners are announced this week as part of March 10-16 being designated as Sunshine Week, which is an initiative to promote dialogue on the importance of open government. 

*Keep up with Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch news by **subscribing to our newsletters** and following us on **Twitter** and **Facebook**! * Reported by Patch 3 days ago.
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Caring Penkhull schoolgirl has hair cut to support cancer sufferers

March 15, 2013, 2:33 am
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Caring Penkhull schoolgirl has hair cut to support cancer sufferers This is Staffordshire --

KIND-HEARTED schoolgirl Holly Edwards had 14 inches snipped off the length of her hair to support cancer sufferers.

The inspirational six-year-old's blonde locks will now be donated to a charity which creates wigs for children receiving chemotherapy.

And she also raised £837 in sponsorship for the Fresh Hair salon at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, which provides wigs for patients suffering hair loss.

The Willows Primary School pupil, of The Croft, Penkhull, said: "I was really excited about having my hair cut because I was getting fed up of it being so long and having it brushed.

"I think it will help other people who do not have hair."

Holly's waste-length hair was given a 'bob' style by family hairdresser Becky Kirk at Hair Today, in Newcastle Lane, yesterday.

She then packaged up over half her hair to send off to the Little Princess Trust.

She was inspired to raise money for the University Hospital at the same time because her father Craig works there as a medical physicist in the radiotherapy department.

Craig, aged 40, said: "With working there you see quite a lot of patients who use the wig salon and the difference that they make is phenomenal.

"It is a great source of mental strength and they have a lot more confidence.

"Cancer is a very difficult illness and I think the service the wig salon provides is inspirational.

"Being born and brought up in Stoke-on-Trent we thought it was a good idea to help both a local charity as well as a national one."

Holly was helped in her fund-raising mission by staff and classmates at her school.

Teacher Amanda Ball said she was incredibly proud of her pupil, adding: "Holly has spoken to the class and other classes about what she is doing and they have all been really interested and excited. "It is just a fantastic thing to do but it is very typical of Holly's personality anyway as she is a very thoughtful and brave young girl."

Holly, who had only ever had her hair trimmed, has been growing it for over seven years.

But the youngster seemed unfazed as she donated her locks for a real hair wig.

According to the trust, 120g of hair is required to manufacture just one wig, costing £350. It can take between five to 10 hair donations to make a single hairpiece. Steve Rushton, spokesman for the UHNS charity, said: "This is a really unique donation from someone so young and I think it is inspirational. It shows how thoughtful young people can be and it is really brave of her because young girls are very attached to their hair. We rely heavily on these kind of donations and we are grateful for every pound we get."

To sponsor Holly, visit www.justgiving.com/HollyHairCut. Reported by This is 1 day ago.
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Red Nose Day: Great British Comic Relief Bake-off at Leicester Royal Infirmary

March 15, 2013, 1:41 am
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Red Nose Day: Great British Comic Relief Bake-off at Leicester Royal Infirmary This is Leicestershire --

Red Nose Day is upon us, with the great Leicestershire public once again pulling out all the stops to do something funny for money.

The fund-raising fun has been weeks in the planning to help Comic Relief transform the lives of disadvantaged people across the UK and Africa.

Events being staged today include everything from Gangnam-style dancing at Shaftesbury Junior School, Westcotes, Leicester, to a fancy dress hospital bed push around Loughborough town centre.

Toddlers at Kiddycare Angels Nursery, based at Catherine Infants School, Belgrave, Leicester, got the ball rolling yesterday, with the help of city beauty queen Nima Patel.

Nursery co-ordinator Bhavna Shrimanker said: "We had kids and parents making fruit skewers, cakes and biscuits to sell on a stall for Comic Relief.

"Parents have also been sponsoring the youngsters to carry out small tasks at home, such as cleaning their rooms and tidying away books and toys for the charity appeal."

Nima, 22, from Knighton, Leicester, who is holder of the Miss Commonwealth Asia Pacific crown, was on hand to help children bake their cakes and talk to them about the significance of Red Nose Day.

She said: "I wanted to support the children and their Red Nose Day activities."

Bhavna said: "Nima was great with the children and we all had a lot of fun, too."

The nursery and infant school were hoping to raise further funds today by inviting people to pay to have their faces painted or hands and wrists decorated with henna mehndi art.

Elsewhere, hospital staff held a Great British Comic Relief Bake-off at Leicester Royal Infirmary yesterday, judged by Leicester's Holly Bell, who was runner-up in the 2011 BBC Great British Bake-off series.

Money was raised by selling them on a stall, with one hospital visitor paying £30 for a single cupcake.

First prize went to the student nurse team's Nazmeen Kazi and Emma Lister.

Holly, who lives in Leicester's West End, said: "It was an honour to be invited to the Comic Relief bake-off. The cakes all looked amazing!"

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