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Cherokee Educational Foundation Donates More than $4,700 To Local Schools

March 16, 2013, 3:05 pm
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Cherokee Educational Foundation Donates More than $4,700 To Local Schools Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

The Cherokee County Educational Foundation today began its efforts to financially support the Cherokee County School District by issuing more than $4,700 in Rapid Grants to schools. 

The Rapid Grants were awarded to schools in appreciation of their outstanding participation in the Foundation’s initial awareness and fundraising campaign, For the Love of Education.

Thirty-five district schools received the grants during a ceremony on Tuesday at the Historic Canton High School/School Board Auditorium. 

The grants were presented to the schools’ Principals by CCEF Board Members Janet Read, chair of the Cherokee County School Board, Mike Chapman, retired school board member.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo, an ex-officio member of the foundation's board, also was on hand during the presentation to congratulate the principals. 

The foundation also announced that initial fundraising efforts have been so successful that it will start the first round of its Impact Grants in the fall.

Cherokee County School District schools, teachers and staff, as well as teams of teachers and/or staff, will be able to apply for grants of up to $2,500 for their ideas to improve academic achievement. 

The details of the Impact Grant program will be announced to district staff at the start of the 2013-14 school year, and applications will be posted at that time on the Foundation's website and Facebook page.* *

The Foundation’s community wide fundraising campaign is currently underway, and local businesses and individuals are encouraged to donate.  

Donors who give at least $100 will be named a founding partner and receive an emblem to display in their business or on their car and be recognized on the foundation's website.  

Recognition levels are: Platinum, $5,000 or more; Gold, $2,500-$4,999; Silver, $1,000-$2,499; Bronze, $500-$999; and Friend, $100-$499.  Foundation T-shirts also are available for $10.  

Donations may be mailed to CCEF at P.O. Box 4754, Canton, Ga. 30114 or paid through PayPal using the Foundation’s email address: cceducationalfoundation@gmail.com. 

All donations are potentially tax deductible, pending approval of the Foundation’s 501(c)(3) application and the donor’s tax situation. 

For more information, please call (770) 704-4213 or email cceducationalfoundation@gmail.com.

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Blogpreneur Hosted by Holly Homer Announces Melissa Taylor, writer of Pinterest Savvy: How I Got 1+ Million Followers, as Guest for March 18 Live Broadcast

March 17, 2013, 6:01 am
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Blogpreneur is a weekly 1 hour live broadcast interviewing women who are successful online entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Holly Homer and airs on G+ and YouTube each Monday at 9 pm CDT.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) March 17, 2013

Each Monday evening, Holly Homer chats with women who have succeeded at creating businesses online on a live web show called Blogpreneur.

The show format starts with the story of the guest's success - the highs and lows of making it in an online business. The last half hour is dedicated to concrete things that the guest has learned and shares to give the viewers tips and tricks they can take back to their online endeavors.

Blogpreneur airs every Monday evening at 9 pm CDT on G+ and Holly Homer's YouTube channel.

This week's guest is Melissa Taylor, entrepreneurial writer and Pinterest expert. She is the author of two books, Pinterest Savvy: How I Got 1 Million+ Followers and Book Love: Help Your Child Grow from Reluctant to Enthusiastic Reader. She is also an award-winning blogger at Imagination Soup.

Melissa Taylor writes about Pinterest, education, learning, children’s literature, technology, and advocacy for publications online and in print, including Imagination Soup, Parenting.com, ALEX Toys, USA Today Health, The Writer, Scholastic Parent and Child, Working Mother.com, Babble.com, Colorado Parent Magazine, Denver Magazine and others. In 2010, she won the coveted Colorado delegate spot for Parenting Magazine’s Education and Learning Mom Congress.

In January 2012, Entrepreneur magazine featured Taylor as the “’Trep of the Month.”

With a Master’s Degree in Global Education, Melissa has expertise in early childhood and elementary education with a focus on writing, literacy, and play.

Previous Blogpreneur guests include Amy Locurto of Living Locurto and I Heart Faces, Shauna Callaghan of See My Designs by Shauna, and Amy Lynn Andrews of Blogging with Amy and Amy Lynn Andrews dot com.

Holly Homer is the founder and owner of Business 2 Blogger. Business 2 Blogger is a way for businesses of all sizes to find bloggers who want to work with them. Founded on the idea that cold-emailing massive blogger lists is ineffective and time consuming, B2B is a job board where 9000+ bloggers apply to the opportunities that they believe are a good fit for their blog.

Holly is also a blogger herself at Kids Activities Blog, Spoonful, June Cleaver Nirvana and a local site in DFW. She is Dallas. Reported by PRWeb 21 hours ago.
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Georgia Transportation Crews To Cut Vegetation Along I-575, Highway 140

March 17, 2013, 9:27 am
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Georgia Transportation Crews To Cut Vegetation Along I-575, Highway 140 Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

The Georgia Department of Transportation's maintenance crews will make cosmetic improvements along Interstate 575 and Highway 140/Hickory Flat Highway in Cherokee County.

Along with those two highways, the crews will continue to cut vegetation along Highway 20 in Bartow, Highway 5 and Highway 60 in Fannin County, Highway 515 and Highway 282 in Gilmer County.

Weather permitting, work will proceed daily between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

GDOT calls the grass cutting "integrated roadside vegetation management," which is a method to "bring together social and cultural elements, biological concerns, and mechanical treatments to economically manage roadsides for motorist safety, environmental health and visual quality," according to a press release.

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Feature Your Sports Team, Event on Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch

March 17, 2013, 12:39 pm
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Feature Your Sports Team, Event on Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

If you are a member of a fall or spring sports team, Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch wants to hear from you. Whether you're a player, a member of the booster club, a coach or even a vendor, Patch is a place for you. 

We are not just a news portal, but more of a community hub for you, your family and your friends. But, we can't do it without your support.

Here's how you and your sports team can get the most out of  Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch:

*1. ** **Start a blog about your sports team : *Here you can talk about your highs and lows, players that stand out, coaches you love, and more, including what's going on in the sports world outside of Cherokee County. Blogs are not subject to the same content editing as articles. For the most part: It's your style, your way, your say.

*2. ** **Upload pictures of your team to our gallery :* We wish we could, but cannot, be at every game for every team. So, we love getting photos sent to us, especially those posted by you -- the community -- to our gallery. It's a place where everyone can quickly see images you all hold near and dear.

*3. ** **Submit opinion articles or letters to the editor :* These are pieces of free content that you can submit to me, and they may appear as featured or major featured stories that our newsletter subscribers will see in their email inboxes. We reach tons of people in the community, and we know they'd love to hear from you. E-mail these to Kristal Dixon, editor.

*4. ** **Make announcements on wins, team changes, highlights, and more :* These announcements can be about anything you want to tell people in a more short form. These can also be press releases, that are published as is. We want you to feel invested in Patch and the community, and this is an easy and quick way to do it. Add a photo, as well. It helps your announcement to stand out.

*5. ** **Place events, such as fundraisers, special competitions, etc., on the calendar :* We know you have lots of games or events that you'd love to see the community come to, and the more people who know about it, the better. That's where event listings come in. You pick the date it runs, and viola! The best way to then get that event featured on the front page of our Patch site is to include a photo! No photo, and it probably won't end up on the front page.

*6. ** **Place an advertisement for even more exposure for your team or business :* If you want to gain even more exposure, place an advertisement on Patch. I hear the rates are reasonable, but I'm the editor of this site, not the ad person. That means I really have NO idea how that works. Contact Tracie Grodi at Tracie.Grodi@patch.com for more information.

Hope this has been helpful! We look forward to connecting with you and your sports teams in Holly Springs and Hickory Flat! 

*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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Ten Reasons Why to Subscribe to the Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch Newsletter

March 17, 2013, 12:39 pm
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Ten Reasons Why to Subscribe to the Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch Newsletter Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

Did you know thousands of your Holly Springs and Hickory Flat friends and neighbors get the Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch newsletter in their e-mail inbox each morning?

Sign up today for our free newsletter so you don’t miss out on the latest local news.

Still need convincing? Here are the top 10 reasons you should subscribe to the Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch newsletter:

1. It’s free!

2. You don’t have to walk outside in the cold to pick up the news off your driveway or lawn, it will be waiting for you each morning in your inbox.

3. Looking for something to do in Holly Springs? Each day, the newsletter has a listing of local events.

4. You won’t get ink on your hands reading the Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch newsletter.

5. Find out what your neighbors are talking about by checking out the “Local Voices” section of the newsletter.

6. You can choose a daily or weekly newsletter and sign up for breaking news alerts when you subscribe to the Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch newsletter.

7. You never have to worry about not being able to read the newsletter because it rained and your news wasn’t double-bagged. It is always nice and dry in cyberspace.

8. The newsletter also features a variety of announcements including ones posted by Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch readers.

9. Going on vacation? No need to worry about tipping off burglars that you are away – the Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch newsletter will not stack up in your driveway.

10. Last, but not least - subscribing is quick and easy. Just click here to sign up today. Reported by Patch 14 hours ago.
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With Their Grand Opening Less Than A Month Away, Black Tiger Performance’s women are at the forefront as business owners and leaders in the fitness industry

March 18, 2013, 12:09 am
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With an ever-expanding entrepreneurial business environment, it is fantastic to see that women are becoming more prevalent as entrepreneurs and leaders. Nowhere else is that more evident than at Black Tiger Performance.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 18, 2013

Black Tiger Performance (http://www.blacktigerperformance.com) is thrilled to showcase a strong core group of women as a driving force within their ownership, fitness and rehabilitation programs. Years of experience in athletics, rehabilitation and the fitness industry set Holly Palin, Cassandra Rossbach and Katy Sandberg apart as leaders in their respective fields. Set to open within the next month in Chicago’s West Loop Neighborhood; the facility will feature an athletic department, group fitness classes, a Crossfit affiliate (http://blacktigerperformance.com/crossfit) as well as injury rehabilitation services.

“Athletics have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, so when the opportunity presented itself to start an athletic performance facility I knew that I had found what I was looking for and jumped at the chance to be a part of it,” Palin stated. After playing field hockey and basketball as a Division 1 athlete at Northwestern University, Holly landed in a corporate marketing position after graduation. Nonetheless, she still found herself going back to her love of the game, coaching athletes at Francis W. Parker School in Chicago. While coaching at Francis Parker she met her current business partners, Geoffrey Ruttenberg and Neil Curran, who are also coaches at Parker. From there, Black Tiger Performance was born.

Joining the Black Tiger Performance fitness team and bringing with her 10 years of experience is Cassandra Rossbach. “I was never a high school sports star or a college athlete, actually when it came to sports I was average at best; not to mention my family is not exactly the ideal picture of athleticism or health. My love and passion for health and wellness comes from helping others reach their goals, boost their confidence and in turn become a better person,” stated Rossbach. In 2009 while living in New York City Cassandra attended a fit camp and began training to compete at a regional and national level in fitness competitions with the Fitness America federation. This changed her life forever. She has since created several signature fitness classes and had the opportunity to work as a VIP trainer on the upper east side of Manhattan. According to Cassandra, "My style is ever changing; evolving daily and weekly to progress all of my clients to a higher level of health and fitness.

Another key player at Black Tiger Performance is Katy Sandberg. Sandberg brings to the team a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University and the opportunity for clients to find everything they need under one roof. “From the initial process of rehabilitation to full recovery I am very excited to offer my clients the opportunity to find everything they need and more in one great, high end facility. Not only can I work with and assist them throughout their recovery, but once they are recovered they can train at the facility so I can continue to monitor their progress and development. This is a very rewarding experience for me and will also provide inspiration to others,” Sandberg stated.

Black Tiger Performance’s mission is to be the best performance center in the country by merging the essential elements from conditioning, athletics, fitness, injury recovery and sports psychology in an effort to ensure the clients achieve their aspirations. In doing so, Black Tiger Performance recognizes that individuals have different needs, different fears, different limitations and a variety of strength and body composition, yet nonetheless fundamental core strategies are specifically generated to help them find their own strength to power through these limitations. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.
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Holly's Bloomin' Lovely

March 18, 2013, 1:08 am
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Holly puts a spring in her step at her latest shoot for Very.co.uk Reported by marketwire 2 hours ago.
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Lily by Holly Webb - review

March 18, 2013, 2:20 am
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'It has a bit of everything: fantasy, magic, adventure, and chilling fear in moments'

Lily is a great book for any girl aged 8-13 years old with a love of magic and adventure, and a sense of fun. It is written by Holly Webb, the author of another great series Rose.

In a land where magic is outlawed by the queen, Lily's family have to hide away from the rest of the world, whilst Lily's mum secretly trains her sister, Georgie in magic. Lily is ignored and left to herself - the unimportant one, she thinks. But once bubbly and fun Georgie has become drawn away, as if under a spell. Then Lily begins to wonder.... what if she is under a spell? Lily knows she must escape with her sister, before her Mother's plan gets under way. Will they ever truly understand magic and its powers?

I really enjoyed this book. It is full of twists and turns and you never seem to know what happens next. It has a bit of everything: fantasy, magic, adventure, and chilling fear in moments. In places it can be a little predictable, or cause you to drift off a bit when the story isn't at its most exciting. I would still however recommend it to any girl.

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Floodplain, Stormwater Top Holly Springs City Council Agenda

March 18, 2013, 2:41 am
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Floodplain, Stormwater Top Holly Springs City Council Agenda Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

Holly Springs City Council will hear a lot from Community Development Director Nancy Moon at their work session tonight.

Moon will start the discussion on three agenda items:

· Future Floodplain Mapping Project Bids
· Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for Walmart
· Maintenance Bond Issue for Stoney Creek

But she'll get a bit of a break when City Manager Rob Logan takes over to discuss a dumpster pad at City Hall.

The work session starts at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the Holly Springs Municipal Complex. Reported by Patch 18 minutes ago.
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Enter the Patch Easter PEEPs Contest!

March 18, 2013, 2:41 am
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Enter the Patch Easter PEEPs Contest! Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

PEEPS, those famously delicious and delightful marshmallow candies, aren't just for eating anymore. These days, crafty PEEPs creations are all the rage, from the White House front lawn, to re-creations of children’s books, historical settings and other unusual situations.

Think you can invent something fun with PEEPs? Now's the time to show us that you are the most creative person in Georgia when it comes to using PEEPs as your medium!

Enter Patch's Easter PEEPs photo contest. Here's how:

· To enter, upload a photo of your original PEEPS® design. Uploading photos to Patch is easy. If you haven't done it before, you can follow these directions.
· All entries must be received by 5 p.m. on March 31.
· You may enter only once.
· A 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner will be selected with prizes including special Peeps prize packages and Patch swag. And bragging rights, of course.
· Judging Criteria: Patch staff will select a group of finalists and you, the readers, will get to choose the winners based on creative use of PEEPs.
· Open to legal residents of the 50 United States (including the District of Columbia) who are 18 and older.
· Winners must also agree to be named in an article on Patch.

Whether you enter the contest or not, Patch and the Peeps people want to offer you a discount on these colorful marshmallow treats. To get 20 percent off your order, go to peepsandcompany.com and use the promot code: PATCH. The discount is valid through March 31.

Read the complete contest rules here. Reported by Patch 18 minutes ago.
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Comment: ‘A Person Can’t Even Walk Around Drunk’

March 18, 2013, 2:09 am
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Comment: ‘A Person Can’t Even Walk Around Drunk’ Patch Aberdeen, MD --

*Pikesville*:
“Thanks to the gerrymandered districts, it's all but impossible for Republicans to win. So no, I don't really like our representatives.” – Holly Hosler via Facebook on *Marylanders Concerned about Sequestration Effects on State, National Economy*

*Lutherville-Timonium:
**“*OMG. What will I do without my guilty pleasure, a half rack of dry rub ribs and fries? Crying.” – Sandy Black via Facebook on *Charred Rib To Serve Its Last Customers*

*Towson:
*"Gee, it's getting so a person can't even walk around drunk any more! What is this world coming to?" - M. Sullivan on *3 Robbers Attack Intoxicated Man*

*Perry Hall:
*"Really? The entire country is on the verge of shut down, schools are falling down around kids ears (literally) there are no books, computers for learning and you want a dog park!!! — Sylvia Redding on *Perry Paw Dog Park Petition Urges County Funding*

*Aberdeen:
*"Quick question, how does Syreeta Gross get to work?"– j johnson on *New Transportation Center Aims to Ease Commute for Thousands of APG Employees
*In response: "She uses an eco-friendly jet pack developed at APG"— Mike said.

*North Baltimore:
*"There are two major grocery stores in the area (w/in walking distance ) already. Not counting Eddies. At least one more that is not too far - and several small markets and a large farmers market. It is totally unnecessary, and actually, probably harmful to introduce another. If the residents can’t protect their community, no one else will. Yes it is about money...which includes ours. As it pertains to livability, property values, and how we choose to spend it."—T. Millspaugh on* Charles Village Residents Oppose Possible New Grocer*

*Owings Mills-Reisterstown:
*“Take a look at Main St. in Ellicott City - plenty of off street parking, a variety of local restaurants, a few bars, interesting shopping.” – Jim Yates on *TELL US: What Does Main Street Need?*

*Catonsville:
**“*Recycling would increase if we could have backyard chickens.” – Geoffrey Atkinson on *Catonsville Ranks Second in County Recycling*

*Dundalk:*

"This is horrific, so not only do we have one criminal driving around we have two!! Two people hit this man and drove away? What the hell is going on? I am disgusted."— "Sunflowercarved" on Edgemere Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Reported by Patch 50 minutes ago.
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Holly Springs To Vote On WellStar Proposal Tonight

March 18, 2013, 5:57 am
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Holly Springs To Vote On WellStar Proposal Tonight Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

A proposed development that's become a point of contention between Cherokee County and Holly Springs will come up for a vote tonight.

The Holly Springs City Council will meet tonight and will consider WellStar Health System's 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 meeting will start at 7 p.m. 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.

The council also has a work session at 6:30 p.m. which it will discuss future floodplain mapping project bids, a stormwater maintenance agreement with Walmart, a maintenance bond issue for Stoney Creek and a possible dumpster pad at City Hall.

During the meeting, the council will also consider approving or denying a request to annex and rezone 2.04 acres 3095 Marble Quarry Road from office & institutional in Cherokee County to general commercial.

The Planning and Zoning Commission last month recommended approval to annex the property, but recommended denial to rezone the property, which the applicant wants to use for a grocery store.

See the attached .PDF to view what else is on the agenda. 

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Ankeny School Board Hires New Middle School Activities Director

March 18, 2013, 4:09 am
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Ankeny School Board Hires New Middle School Activities Director Patch Ankeny, IA --

*From an Ankeny school district press release:*

The Ankeny Board of Education recently approved the hiring Holly Anderson as the new Ankeny middle school activities director for the 2013-14 school year. 

Anderson will assume the new role when the eighth and ninth grades divide into two buildings next year, and will work to provide a smooth transition and expand opportunities for middle school students in athletics and activities. She currently serves as a physical education, wellness and interdisciplinary course teacher at Ankeny High School.

"I am honored and excited to continue my work with Ankeny Schools as the middle school activities director,” Anderson said.  “Ankeny has a wonderful reputation for excellence in academics, athletics and the arts, and I plan to work with students, families, and coaches to ensure this level of excellence continues during this period of transition.”

“Holly Anderson stood out from a strong pool of candidates as the right choice to lead and expand middle school activity opportunities for our students,” said Superintendent Bruce Kimpston. “Her enthusiasm and student-centered approach is very evident in her work and personality.”

“I am enthusiastic about the changes taking place and excited about the extended opportunities they can offer students to be involved in multiple activities,” Anderson said. “I am eager to assist in the support and development of programs at the eighth- and ninth-grade level.  Creating positive experiences for students in and outside the classroom will help develop leadership skills and other qualities to be used for a lifetime." 

Anderson has 16 years of experience as a physical education teacher and coach, beginning with Mason City High School in 1997, and later joining the Ankeny Community School District as a middle school physical education teacher in 2005.  In addition to her teaching duties, she has coached middle and high school basketball, as well as high school volleyball and track. 

During her time at Ankeny she has been a part of her building’s Instructional Leadership Team and has been the head of the Physical Education & Health Department.  She has been a member of the district-level Activities and Athletics Transition Team, and has coordinated and instructed the P.E.O.P.E.L. PE program.

Anderson has also coordinated many special programs and events for Ankeny Schools, such as the AHS Toys for Tots faculty dodgeball game, the Special Olympics pep rally, a health and fitness expo at AHS, and homecoming activities.  She is a past presenter at the state convention for the Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD).

Originally from Boone, Anderson holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education and Fitness Management/Exercise Sciences from Wartburg College, and a master’s degree in Secondary School Educational Administration from Iowa State University. 

She is married to husband Taylor, who will teach social studies and coach sophomore football at Ankeny Centennial High School next year. The couple has a daughter Olivia (9) and two sons, Reed (5) and Graham (2).

Anderson will begin her new role on July 1, 2013. Reported by Patch 23 hours ago.
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Help Keep Neighborhoods Safe with Holly Springs Police

March 18, 2013, 8:05 am
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Help Keep Neighborhoods Safe with Holly Springs Police Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

Sgt. Brian Cain of the Holly Springs Police Department will meet with community members in Zone 4 of the city on March 27 to discuss current public safety issues – and how you can help.

The meeting will be held at the Train Depot (Holly Springs Community Center) starting at 7:30 p.m.

The mission of the Holly Springs Police Department T.R.A.C.E. program is to work with all citizens to preserve life, protect property and promote individual responsibility and community commitment.

Zone 4 includes all areas west of Hwy. 5 from Ash Street to Sixes Road.

All residents and business owners in Holly Springs are invited to join the T.R.A.C.E. program and become a team member.  For more information, call 770-345-5537. Reported by Patch 19 hours ago.
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Storms, Cooler Temperatures Return This Week To Holly Springs

March 18, 2013, 10:25 am
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Storms, Cooler Temperatures Return This Week To Holly Springs Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

Don't get too comfortable with the sunny skies and warm temperatures that graced Cherokee County with their presence over the weekend.  

Holly Springs and Hickory Flat residents will see another batch of storms and cooler temperatures throughout the week. 

The storms, some of which could turn severe, will move into the area mid-morning on Monday and will stick around into Monday night.

"Low pressure is expected to develop over western Tennessee and Kentucky later this morning as a cold front develops over the southern plains and lower gulf coast," according to a statement issued by the National Weather Service's Hazard Weather Outlook. "Ahead of this front, an area of showers and embedded thunderstorms will move across Alabama and into west Georgia later this morning. Storms will intensify through early afternoon and spread over the remainder of the area with the threat for strong to severe storms with large hail, damaging winds and a risk of an isolated tornado." 

The 7-day forecast for Holly Springs shows cooler temps and a chance of rain returning during the latter half of the week.

Today's highs will top 65 degrees while the low will dip down to 45 degrees.

Tuesday will bring showers mainly before 8 a.m., but later turning to mostly sunny skies with a high of 62. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 34 degrees.

Wednesday is also expected to be sunny and temperatures will rise into the lower 60s. Winds are expected to pick up from the west and will range between 10 and 15 miles per hour. Wind gusts could also reach 25 miles per hour.

The sun will stick around on Thursday, but expect a much cooler day. Thursday's high will be in the mid 50s and the low for Thursday night will drop to the mid 30s.

A chance of rain returns on Friday and will be present throughout Saturday. Woodstock could see a 40 percent chance of precipitation on both days. Otherwise, the days will be overcast and cool.

The highs for both days will reach into the mid 50s and the lows will vary between the upper 30s and lower 40s. 

Sunday is expected to bring a 20 percent chance, mostly cloudy skies and a high reaching into the lower 50s. 

*Keep up with Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch news by **subscribing to our newsletters** and following us on **Twitter** and **Facebook**! * Reported by Patch 17 hours ago.
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Elisabeth Moss Is Straying From Peggy Olson

March 18, 2013, 9:26 am
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Sundance Channel's "Top of the Lake," created by Jane Campion and Gerard Lee, premieres March 18 at 9 p.m. ET and features Oscar winner Holly Hunter and "Mad Men's" Elisabeth Moss.

Centered around Robin Griffin (Moss), a troubled detective on the hunt for a missing teenage girl, the atmospheric drama examines the darkest sides of human nature in an unflinching and undeniably compelling way, showcasing an entirely different side of Moss from her "Mad Men" character -- one of many reasons why the actress considered the role "a dream come true."

HuffPost TV sat down with Moss back in January to discuss the appeal of the character, her experience working with Holly Hunter, and how the project challenged her both "physically and emotionally." You can read HuffPost TV critic Maureen Ryan's review of the seven-part miniseries here.

*What attracted you to the role?*
Jane, obviously, was the first attraction. She's one of those people that you always want to work with in your life and never think that you will. So the first thing I heard was that it was a Jane Campion project and I was like "I'm in." And then I read the first three episodes and was just blown away by the caliber of the scripts and the uniqueness of them and the world that I'd never seen before. And then obviously the character, it's something that I've never done before, it's so different from Peggy and I really was like, "Well, yeah, I'd love to do it, but I don't know if they're gonna cast me."

It was one of those things where it was literally a dream come true -- but a dream that you didn't even have, that's so special that you never could've dreamt it. I remember I was on the phone with Jane when she told me that I was going to be getting it, she said, "You're going to have such an adventure," and I'll never forget her saying that, and she was right. I was like, "I can't believe I'm going to New Zealand for five months. This is crazy!"

*It's such an emotionally fraught role, I'd imagine you really had to lay yourself bare for it. *
Yeah, it was something that was emotionally and physically challenging. Literally having to do things physically and emotionally that I've never done before. We shot completely out of order, so we'd do Episode 1 and then move to Episode 4 and then back to 2, moving back and forth between Jane directing and Garth directing. Jane would have the first half of the day and then you'd move on to Garth for the second half.

And for me, I felt like I gained so much strength as an employee in a way; learning what I needed; learning how to balance all of that; learning how to take care of myself and learning how to go from a scene where you're just talking on the phone and nothing's happening to running down the street for 20 minutes to crying on the phone to getting beaten up or beating someone else up ... It was like the acting Olympics, and it was incredibly challenging. Before I started, I remember calling my mom and saying, "I don't know if I can do this. I don't know how to do this. I've never felt like this. I don't know what I'm doing!" And Jane just held my hand and Garth held the other one and we learned how to do it.

*How was it working with Holly Hunter? She's such a strong presence on screen. *
That character is so unique and when I read it in the scripts, I was like, "God, how is that gonna work? What is that, who is that person?" And then, when I found out that they'd cast Holly, I was like, "OK, we're good. We're fine in that area. She's got it." And then I met her and she's just the coolest woman, and so frank and down-to-earth and nice.

It was cool because we shot her stuff at the beginning, so all of the women's camp stuff was shot in the first two or three weeks, which was great for me, because I got to really actually ease into the character, because I'm not in the women's camp as much. I got to have this nice little easing in. But it was also great to start out with Holly because she's such a pro. She's so professional and ... she does demand so much of you and she demands that you bring it and she demands this caliber of performance and you know how good she is and so, you have to at least try to be as good. It was a great place for us to start as a production, I think it got us out on the right foot.

And also, her having worked with Jane before, it felt like it was a little bit of a passing of the torch from her to me -- there was this great relationship between Holly and Jane, so I was able to see that as an example for myself and then take that into developing my own relationship with Jane. I saw how well they worked together, I saw the friendship, I saw the camaraderie and so it felt like a safe place to start for everyone. I don't think anyone else could've done this role, and I don't think anyone else could've written it.

*In terms of the new season of "Mad Men," what can you say about how Peggy's changed and where we'll find her emotionally in Season 6?*
For me, this season definitely feels like she is becoming the person that she's going to be for the rest of her life. She's grown so much and she's grown up so much and she's changed so much. I think there's always that thing of comparing her to Don and that she is Don and she's going to be like Don, and I think that you see that, but I think, at the same time, we're interested in the fact that she will always be Peggy.

She will never be Don, she has her own integrity, she has her own personality, and I think that developing that has been really cool and playing with that ... I think I spent so much of the show being hit by things and set off by things and being on the back foot and always reactive, and I think in Season 4 you start to see it, in Season 5 you definitely see it, and hopefully you'll see more of it [in Season 6] that she's really starting to become strong.

"Top of the Lake" premieres March 18 at 9 p.m. ET on Sundance Channel. "Mad Men" returns April 7 at 9 p.m. ET on AMC. Reported by Huffington Post 18 hours ago.
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Find a Job with Help From Holly Springs, ARC

March 19, 2013, 12:37 am
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Find a Job with Help From Holly Springs, ARC Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

With more than 8,300 people unemployed in Cherokee County – and that's not counting those people who have given up, or are no longer counted by the government – a job fair can't come too soon. Holly Springs, local businesses and the Atlanta Regional Commission will respond to the need with a free Job Fair on May 8.

The Holly Springs Job Fair will be held at the Train Depot Community Center from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8.

That's more than a month away. Unfortunately, some new people will be jobless, and more will have exhausted unemployment benefits.
Local companies and recruiters have been invited to participate by the city. We're sure they will be glad to hear from more businesses looking for workers.

The Atlanta Regional Commission Mobile Career Unit will be on hand to help with your job search. And take advantage of the opportunity to get interview tips and to network with fellow job seekers.

(If you just can't wait for the Mobile Career Unit, it will be at the RT Jones Library in Canton on Wednesday, March 27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.) Reported by Patch 3 hours ago.
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Cherokee School District Among Greenest in State

March 19, 2013, 12:37 am
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Cherokee School District Among Greenest in State Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

For the Cherokee County School District, it is easy being green.

The district has been named the Georgia Green Ribbon Schools Program winner for the state's medium-sized school districts. Each state picked one winner from their small, medium, and large districts.

The three criteria for a Green Ribbon school district are:

1. Optimal efficiency in energy, water, and waste management.
2. Healthy students and school environment.
3. Environmental education.

Although CCSD was not chosen to move on to the national competition, the district still has much to be proud of.

"The Cherokee County School District thinks 'green' in all aspects of our operations," said spokeswoman Barbara Jacoby.  

"Environmental awareness leads not only to facilities and practices that are better for the health of students, staff and natural resources, but also that are more energy efficient and economical, which in turn benefits the financial health of the School District and community as a whole.  We have a holistic view of our mission and understand that improved health and wellness leads to overall more successful students and staff."

The state program is possible due to a partnership of Georgia Department of Education, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, the U.S. Green Building Council of Georgia, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the Clean Air Campaign and the Turner Foundation. The Georgia program is part of the U.S. Department of Education’s larger National Green Ribbon School District program.

Cagle will be honoring all district winners, including CCSD, on the floor of the State Senate at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday.

“We are proud to once again support outstanding schools in our state that implement groundbreaking tools to reduce their energy costs.  In these challenging times, school systems across the state continue to embrace these innovative ideas to reduce costs and focus resources on the classrooms where students learn,” said Lt. Governor Cagle in a CCSD press release.  

“These efforts will allow us to redirect precious financial resources towards direct instruction, create a healthier learning environment for our children, and give our students career-relevant, first-hand experience in one of our state’s emerging industries.”

CCSD plans to create a webpage detailing the methods the district uses to be more environmentally friendly which led to their selection as a Green Ribbon school district. It will be featured on the District's website. Reported by Patch 3 hours ago.
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'Her Life Was Short, But It Was Wide'

March 18, 2013, 11:39 pm
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'Her Life Was Short, But It Was Wide' Patch Doylestown-Buckingham-New Britain, PA --

When art teachers at the James A. Michener Art Museum talk about Holly Berry Huynh, their faces light with joy.

"She had amazing energy and compassion for her fellow students," her painting teacher, Megan Moyer, said in a statement Monday.

"She was a delight – always smiling, always attentive, always collaborating, always inspired," said sculpture teacher Robin Lane.

"She was a gifted artist who could master any technique, was open to exploring any process, and always made class fun," said drawing teacher Cara Alderfer. 

A budding artist, Holly called the museum her second home. And now, the museum is ensuring her memory never is forgotten.

The Michener Museum will present a memorial exhibition of the late 9-year-old's artwork. The show will run from April 7 through 22 in the museum's Education Gallery and will kick off the Holly Berry Huynh Scholarship Endowment.

A student at Groveland Elementary, Holly was killed Nov. 21, 2012, on the Rt. 611 Bypass, in a high-speed crash that also gravely injured her grandmother, Suzanne Berry.

Drew Bodden, of Plumstead, now faces third degree murder and other charges related to the crash. Bucks County prosecutors say he was driving more than 140 miles per hour when he hit Berry's car, forcing it to flip off the road.

Despite the efforts of rescuers, Holly was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, a scene that many Doylestown-area residents drive by, and reflect upon, daily. 

Holly spent a lot of time at the Michener.

She took pride in knowing about the collections and was happy to share her excitement about the galleries with her parents, relatives, neighbors, and friends who joined her Fridays for children’s art exhibitions.

She had been looking forward to enrolling in the museum’s fashion design classes. She also was looking forward to giving her own tour to her Groveland classmates on their annual field trip in December 2012.

"Every day that we see a beautiful sunset or a rainbow in the sky, every moment we stop to reflect on the peace and beauty in our surroundings, and every time we imagine a magical transformation, may we also remember Holly, now painting on an entirely new canvas," Holly’s mother Colleen said in a statement Monday about the new endowment.

The Holly Berry Huynh Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund at the Michener Art Museum has been established by Holly’s family, friends, and hundreds of community members.

Through their efforts, the fund reached its $25,000 goal and will continue to seek donations to build the endowment for years to come.

The fund will generate revenue in perpetuity, museum officials said Monday.

Ongoing individual donations will keep Holly’s inspiration and spirit alive in the Education Center at the James A. Michener Art Museum. Fourth-grade teachers from Groveland Elementary School also contributed to help a deserving student attend a summer camp program free of charge this year.

The primary purpose of the endowment is to provide tuition assistance for students in preschool through grade 12 who demonstrate artistic ability and financial need and wish to enroll in the museum’s art classes, officials said.

All scholarship awardees also will be granted a one-year family membership to the museum so their families may enjoy the museum experience along with their child. The money also will be used to help organizations working with underserved populations bring their student groups to the museum.

The memorial exhibition is being curated by Ruth Anderson, Director of Youth and Family Programs at the Michener.

The exhibition will feature the unveiling of a permanent installation of Holly’s artwork in the museum’s Education Center, an acrylic titled "Circle of Life." It also will include several works created by Holly in the 11 classes she took at the Michener.

Her interests ranged from painting to sculpture, from drawing to mural making, and from Asian arts to comic books. 

Anderson said she was grateful to be part of this family’s journey.

"It is amazing that they have helped us all find a way to move through this tragedy in a positive way. Because of this endowment, Holly’s creative spark and kind spirit will be with us forever," Anderson said.

Family friend Sue Ketcham matted all the work for the show.

"Holly had the soul of an artist. She made some form of art everyday. She had a richness of spirit that was absolutely engaging. Her life was short, but it was wide; very wide. She will truly be missed."

The memorial exhibition runs April 7 through April 22, with an opening reception April 7 from 1 to 3 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Anyone interested in applying for a scholarship is asked to contact Ruth Anderson at 215-340-9800 ext. 126 or randerson@michenerartmuseum.org.

To contribute to the fund, contact Laurie McGahey, Senior Director of Advancement, at 215-340-9800 ext. 161 or lmcgahey@michenerartmuseum.org.

For more information, visit www.michenerartmuseum.org or call 215-340-9800.

 

Ilene Dube, of the Michener Museum, contributed to this report. Reported by Patch 4 hours ago.
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Holly Energy Partners Announces Offering of 1.875M Common Units

March 18, 2013, 1:33 pm
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Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: HEP) announced today that it intends to offer 1,875,000 common units representing limited partner interests in an underwritten public offering. Reported by Benzinga.com 14 hours ago.
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