“Master Gardener” is not just a fancy name for a garden lover; it’s half of the actual title of this hard working group of volunteers. The most important words on their badge are “Extension Volunteer.” These last two words were added to the name last year to better indicate the mission of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener program. The Carroll County Master Gardener Association is made up of Master Gardener Extension Volunteers and is based out of the Carroll County Agricultural Education Center on Newnan Road in Carrollton.
Master Gardener Extension Volunteers are the people to go to for advice on residential vegetable and flower gardening questions, and with issues about lawn care and trees. They host educational workshops and seminars for the public, and give talks and presentations to other service organizations about gardening. They educate children in the ways of nature and horticulture, and teach them about conservation of our water and resources. Here are a few of the committees that you’ll see representing the Carroll County Master Gardener Association (CCMGA):
GRANTS: CCMGA awards grants to local gardening programs for beautification projects in the area.
EDUCATION: The Education Committee members host several seasonal presentations and workshops for the public throughout the year. Some of the recent workshops have included Orchid Care, Winter Gardening and Home Décor, Preparation of Vegetable gardens and Panel Discussions by local experts in gardening issues. Experts from universities and commercial nurseries, local professionals in horticulture, and garden writers have all educated our residential gardeners through these workshops. The CCMGA also includes a presenter or speaker on garden related topics at each of its monthly meetings to instruct the members of the organization and any other guests who would like to attend.
SCHOLARSHIPS: College scholarships are awarded to local students in the horticultural or environmental sciences fields.
JUNIOR MASTER GARDENERS: This group has two functions. Twice monthly, they organize and host educational meetings for 8- to 12-year-old children who are working to earn their Junior Master Gardener Certification. This certification process is not only meant to be educational in the horticultural and environmental areas, but also to promote team work and individual creativity. The Junior Master Gardener Committee’s big event each year is their three-day summer camp for 8- to 12-year-olds, appropriately named “Camp Dirty Knees.” It’s held at the Carroll County Ag Center grounds, and the children learn about the natural world around them. CDK is a whirlwind of activities and presentations, crafts and treats, trail walks and digging in the dirt.
DEMONSTRATION GARDEN: If there was ever a “best kept secret” in Carroll County, this is it. Up the hill from the Ag Center on Newnan Road is an inconspicuous gravel drive that leads back to the Master Gardener’s Buffalo Creek Demonstration Garden. This lovely floral garden is tended completely by volunteers in the CCMGA who have parceled out the beds to talented Master Gardeners who dig and plant, transplant, fertilize, build walls and grow the most beautiful public garden in Carroll County. The best time of year to stroll the gardens is late spring and early summer when the blooms are exploding with color, the fragrances are delicious, and the butterflies and bees add their own lovely charm. In any season, you’ll find plenty of gardening inspiration and ideas in this peaceful spot. The Demonstration Garden is open daily, and everyone is welcome to visit. More often than not, you’ll find a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer right there working in his or her bed, and they will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the gardens, or questions about your own garden.
The busy season for Master Gardeners is coming up quick, with our Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Demonstration Garden Open House, Camp Dirty Knees and various talks and seminars in the next few months. Keep an eye out for the dates, and be sure to attend these events. Now you see what Master Gardeners Extension Volunteers really do – a lot!
Son of Loretta and Calvin McPherson. Although he is a resident of Fairfield Plantation in Villa Rica, Ga, The facility bus children with disabilities in the Carroll County from schools to his location for training. It is devastating that this organization fueled by a pedophile has not been detected by the community yet. The community of Ohio did not have the opportunity to defend themselves against this pedophile and previous owner of Morning Glories Daycare. Unfortunately, Lathan Access Technologies, has been applauded as a pillar of the community. The great reward is the Carroll Advocacy Center in the same neighborhood. I feel that this organization will set a clear message to the children, the community and other states when it rids the community of this deception.
Reginald Lathan Sr., my father and abuser, raped, drugged, beat and enslaved me and others without compassion. February 18th, 2013 he left another message threatening children that he has victimized. He has made false police reports with the intent to scorn the children he has molested recently. For the past 3 months our lives have been a remembrance of the lifetime of devastation caused by Reginald Lathan Sr. Children and others involved have received numerous threats of harassment from Reginald Lathan Sr and his employee Rolisha Lathan, of RoeLathan company. It is rewarding to see that the Oak Mountain Academy, along with other schools will receive training on signs of child abuse and Pedophilia behavior.
Reginald Lathan Sr is very familiar with the students and staff of Oak Mountain Academy. Unfortunately, it has gone undetected that he is their very threat. There is a child that understands the harm he has caused to Oak Mountain Academy. That child is a student there and also one of many victims left in silence. Unsurprisingly Reginald Lathan has a child in his care, my brother, left alone with a rapist of young boys and girls. My brother is left on the property with Calvin and Loretta McPherson, whom were told 25 years ago by a young girl being rapped by my father. My brother is left with his family and employee of Reginald Lathan Sr that has detailed the corruption of keeping secrets to safeguard the estate.
The average pedophile will molest 354 young boys and girls in their lifetime. Reginald Lathan Sr has based his career around hundreds of children yearly, for the past decade. The community has the right to protect their children. The community has the right to be armed with the facts. I compel anyone to verify the facts of my statements. The documentation is overwhelming. The community need to understand why haven't Reginald Lathan Sr been restrained from their children.
For the past 3 months there has been numerous reports made. Although the threat of our children's well being has not been a priority to all. The Child Advocacy Center is the first of its kind in this community and I hope Reginald Lathan Sr is the last pedophile to be applauded as a pillar of the community.
One million dollars is nothing to One million voices.
our children are priceless.
our children are not for sale.
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