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Your Best Source for community News and Events
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Bright Side
Volume 25 No 10
KENNESAW & ACWORTH COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1992
Taste of Acworth
The Superior Plumbing Taste of Acworth will take place in the Historic District on Main
Street, Saturday, October 15th from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Acworth Business Association and
the City of Acworth sponsor this coveted event every year that benefits numerous local schools
and charities in our community. Approximately 20,000 visitors tasted their way through this
collection of delicacies last year and it is expected to evolve tremendously this year. The festivities will allow 150 booths from local restaurants and businesses demonstrate what
they do best. There will be a local entertainment stage, complete with a dog show which
begins at 3:00 pm,, children’s activities, lots of food, and more!
Don’t miss the Taste of Acworth, Carrabbas Culinary Competition where teams of three
or four students, representing North Paulding High School, North Cobb High School and
Kell High School will be competing for cash prizes. Judging will take place at 12:40pm
and all prize money will be awarded immediately following. There is a total of $2000 in
prize money.
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OCT 2016
Acworth’s Halloween JamBOOree
Come out to Logan Farm Park for a spooky good time! The event will be held on Saturday,
October 22 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For a minimal charge, each child can participate
in many different carnival type games and activities where they can win candy and prizes.
Costume contests, broken up into varying age groups, will be going on throughout the event!
There will also be a FREE hayride!
Parking is limited at Logan Farm Park but additional parking can be found at Roberts
School, Rosenwald School and the corner of Cherokee Street and Northside Drive.
For more information contact Bailey Arnaud at barnaud@acworth.org or call 770-9171234.
Restaurants include Henry’s Louisiana Grill (Yeah baby!), Center Street Tavern, Dogwood
Terrace, Mellow Mushroom, Barbecue Street, Fusco’s, Copelands, Roy’s Royal Dogs, McAlister’s
Deli and many more.
Admission is FREE! An array of diverse restaurants will be offering food samples from $1:00 to
$4.00 to satisfy every palate. Parking will be available throughout town, at McCall Primary School,
Acworth Methodist Church, and Acworth First Baptist Church. Come hungry, bring the kids, bring
the pooch, and join in the fun! More information will be available on the Taste of Acworth Facebook
Page.
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ENERGY MYTHS
There’s a chill in the air, and energy myths are
circulating. Some of these common misconceptions
reduce the comfort of your home during cold
months, while others can cost you energy dollars.
Separate fact from fiction and start saving today.
MYTH: Closing off unused rooms saves on
heating/cooling costs. FACT: Keep interior doors
open to give your forced-air system the airflow it
needs to work efficiently.
MYTH: Ceiling fans are only for summer
months. FACT: To help circulate heat, run ceiling
paddle fans on low, blowing up in the winter.
MYTH: HVAC filters don’t need to be
changed during winter months. FACT: HVAC
filters should be changed monthly, all year long.
Dirty filters reduce airflow, making your system
work harder than necessary.
MYTH: I’m leaving town for the holidays,
so I won’t be using electricity at home. FACT:
Plug items like coffeemakers, TVs, cable boxes,
printers and hair dryers into a surge protector. When
you leave, simply switch off the surge protector to
truly stop the flow of electricity.
MYTH: Landscaping doesn’t affect the
comfort of my home. FACT: Evergreen shrubs
on the north side of your home can provide a
windbreak during winter months.
MYTH: My decorating doesn’t have an
impact on winter electric bills. FACT: Your
window treatments can help you harness heat
from the sun. Keep drapes open during the day
to let in sunlight, and shut them at night to keep
heat in your rooms.
Cobb EMC is committed to providing
members value-added programs and services that
support the delivery of safe and reliable energy at
the lowest possible price. Learn more about home
safety at cobbemc.com/home-safety.
Kennesaw’s Fall-O-Ween Fest
Outdoor Movie Combine for Perfect Family Event
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation is hosting its annual Fall-O-Ween Fest at Swift-Cantrell
Park on Saturday, October 15 from 5 - 9 pm. Admission is free.
There is a Monster Mash Dance Party where judges will award prizes every half- hour
for their favorite costumes, so make sure to dress up! There will be carnival games, trick or
treating, children’s amusements and family-fun! The activities are from 5 - 7:30 PM. When
the sun goes down, they will be showing Star Wars: The Force Awakens.At sundown, the
City of Kennesaw’s family-friendly Outdoor Movie Series presented by WellStar will show
its final outdoor movie of this year. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (rated PG-13) will be
projected onto a giant inflatable screen.
For your comfort, bring a blanket or low-back chairs. Pop-up tents, canopies or beach
umbrellas that can obstruct the view of others are not permitted. Concessions will be available
for purchase.
Swift-Cantrell Park is located at 3140 Old 41 Highway. Parking is available inside the
park, and at neighboring Kennesaw Elementary School.
Cancellations may occur due to weather conditions. For more information, visit kennesawga.gov or call (770) 422-9714.
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Lidia Sidorova
Happy 8TH birthday Lidia! You bring
so much joy into our lives! We are so proud
of you for doing well in school and being
the best you can be! Lidia was born in
Moscow, Russia. Two years ago Lidia began
to speak English. Now she is one of the best
students, awarded with the Certificate for
Outstanding Citizenship and two Certificates
of Special Recognition from Kennesaw
Elementary, all just in the past year! With lots
of love, Mommy, Daddy, and Big Sister
SOPHIE
Happy 14th Birthday on October 14,
2016, Sophie. I still remember cuddling you in
my arms and singing you a lullaby. But seeing
you so grown up makes me realize how time
flies. Happy 14th birthday cutiepie!!!
We love you!!Mom, Dad, Grace &
Cody.
ENJOY YOUR DAY
COBB GENEOLOGY MEETING
EVIDENCE AND PROOF STANDARDS
Robert “Bob” Sapp’s presentation is a summary of types
of approaches used to establish a genealogical statement.
Genealogists and researchers collect material called sources
with the expectation that they contain evidence that will lead
to a genealogical statement that provides the answers sought.
Direct evidence is critical to attain these statements.
Differentiating a specific person from several with the
same name requires specific external knowledge and parallel
known relationships. These types of approaches plus others are
covered in Bob Sapp’s presentation to enable the participants
an opportunity to establish their own genealogical statement.
Bob Sapp is active in Piedmont’s Color Guard, Speakers Bureau and Youth programs,
he principally speaks to elementary school students on causes of the Revolution and the
Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence
Bob Sapp joined the Piedmont Chapter Sons of American Revolution (SAR) in February
1995. Bob also is a member of Clan McIntire Association, Descendants of Washington’s
Army at Valley Forge, Computer Genealogical Society of Georgia, St. Andrews Society
of Atlanta, Society of Colonial Wars. Bob is also a member of Association of Professional
Genealogist, Georgia Genealogical Society, Cobb County Genealogical Society, Computer
Genealogical Society of Georgia, Harrison (WV) Genealogical Society, and National
Genealogical Society.
The public is invited to Genealogy Society of Cobb County Georgia Monthly Meeting,
Tuesday, October 25, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, 189
Church Street, Marietta, 30060.
Honesty and integrity should be a part
of everyone’s standard business practices.
The fact that not all tax preparers follow
this statement is part of the reason you hear
news stories about preparers who have filed
hundreds of false returns to get illegitimate
refunds, or some firms that have gotten shut
down due to extreme inaccuracies in their
clients’ tax returns. But that’s not a dilemma.
That’s blatant tax fraud.
The dilemma I’m writing about is when
a tax preparer is trying to follow the tax laws,
but the CLIENT wants to “push the envelope.”
As a tax preparer, I frequently have to tell a
client that the expense they want to deduct
isn’t a valid business expense. Generally, the
client accepts my advice, though sometimes
with a little grumbling.
The real dilemma is when I have to make
a choice between claiming an expense on
the client’s return that I know the IRS would
disallow, or losing the client. A few months
ago our firm was faced with this dilemma. The
client wanted to deduct a personal vehicle as
a business expense. We said no. The client
wanted us to be “cautiously aggressive.” But,
to us, this request went well beyond being
cautious. So, the client had someone else file
his tax returns.
Why couldn’t we be flexible in this
matter? Bend the rules a little? The answer
is that we want to maintain our honesty and
integrity with all of our clients’ tax returns.
We want each client to be able to justify to the
IRS every expense taken on the return, should
he get audited. We want to make sure neither
the client nor our office is susceptible to IRS
penalties for filing fraudulent information.
We look for ways for our clients to save
on their taxes. Reducing taxes while staying
within the law is tax avoidance, which is what
any good preparer should do for their clients.
Claiming a personal expense as a business
deduction is tax evasion! And that’s illegal.
We were faced with the dilemma of doing
what we knew to be right and losing a longstanding client or caving in to the pressure
of the client wanting to decrease his income
taxes. So, we lost the client. It still hurts. But
we would make that same choice, again.
For an appointment or more information
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OFFICER OF THE QUARTER
Kennesaw Police Officer Hennessee was awarded Officer of the Quarter on Monday,
September 26, 2016. On July 28, 2016, Officer Hennessee was dispatched to a motorist
who was under medical distress. After gaining entry into the vehicle, Officer Hennessee
was able to provide CPR until medical technicians arrived. His prompt response and actions
helped save the victim’s life. Chief Bill Westenberger commented: “We are proud of Officer
Hennessee and the impact he has in our community.” Pictured l-r: Lt. Rick Shumpert, Officer
Hennessee, Chief Bill Westenberger.
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Kennesaw Florist & Cookies
and Maggie Lyon Truffles
Fantastic Flowers to Welcome
Fall, Gifts for Special Occasions,
Cookies, and Truffles,
October Special
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SMITH GILBERT GARDENS - GARDEN STORIES
Spiffy Spiders (a story for youngsters) will be presented on October 19 at 10:30
ad change requests will have to be done in the next issue you adveram.Children aged 3 to 6 years old and their caregiver will enjoy a story All
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related arts, crafts, dance or organized play.
Participation in Garden Stories gives you admission to the Gardens for the entire day.
The cost is SGG Member Child: $5, Non-Member Child $7. Non-member Adults pay regular
admission; additional participating children are $5 each.
Pre-registration is recommended and appreciated; it helps us planning for sufficient
craft materials for the morning. Children ages 2 years and older will be charged for this
program. Pre-register at www.smithgilbertgardens.com, click children’s programs under
the events menu.
Kennesaw Hosting Community
Blood Drive
Come enjoy over
30 restaurants and
100 businesses
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation is teaming up with the American Red Cross to
host a community blood drive at the Ben Robertson Community Center on Tuesday,
October 25 from 2 - 7 pm.The Ben Robertson Community Center is located at 2753
Watts Drive in Kennesaw.Visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code KP&R or
call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.
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Allseason
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bringing free “drive-in” movies to
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Depotyou for your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher.
Park on three consecutive Friday nights (October 14, 21,
and 28) leading up to Halloween. Called Friday Night
Frights, the evening’s activities begin at 7:30 pm and
will feature food vending of movie snacks
and
some
fun carnival-type acts to entertain young and old.
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Feature films begin at 8:30 pm and will include Plan
9 from Outer Space on October 14, The Little Shop of
Horrors on October 21, and Night of the Living Dead on
October 28. For your comfort, bring a blanket or lowParking at McCall Primary School , Acworth Methodist Church,
back chairs. Pop-up tents, canopies or beach umbrellas
and Acworth First Baptist Church.
that can obstruct the view of others are not permitted.
Admission is free, but a non-perishable food donation
for MUST Ministries is gratefully accepted.
Downtown Acworth
www.acworthbusiness.org ~ 770-423-1330
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Big Shanty Bassmasters
The Big Shanty Bassmasters, a B.A.S.S.
affiliated club, is back and is accepting
applications for membership. If you love
bass fishing and want to hone your skills or
learn, in a friendly club environment , please
check us out. You do not need a boat to join
and we have memberships for both Boater
and Co-anglers open. We meet the first
Monday of the month, currently at Provinos
Italian restaurant on Barrett Parkway just in
front of Towne Center Mall. Meeting’s start
about 7PM and usually last about 1 to 1 1/2
hours. For more information please email us
at bigshantybass@gmail.com
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Duckett at Handy Electric. Call 770-265-3708
and our partners have invested
more than $140 million in infrastructure and beautification
projects in our area.
or email handyelectricinc@bellsouth.net.
woman’s heart
luncheon
Chuck Peavy
Funeral Director
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North Cobb’s only onsite crematory
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2950 north cobb parkway | kennesaw, ga 30152 | 770.422.7299
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Kennesaw First Baptist Church Women’s
Ministry presents the 15th annual “Woman’s
Heart Luncheon” on November 12th at 1:00
pm. Yvonne Conte, a Christian comedienne,
will be the guest speaker. She is Vice President
in charge of FUN at Psalm 16:8 Ministries
and the author of six books on the subject
of humor and joy. You can check her out at
www.yvonneconte.com. Tickets are $10 and
include admission and meal. For tickets or
more information contact Debbie Rivera at
770-427-3109 or drivera@kfbc.org. KUMC HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Friends in Faith Holiday Bazaar will be
held on Nov. 12 from 9:00-3:00 at Kennesaw
United Methodist Church in our Christian
Activity Center. Start your holiday shopping
here! If you are an individual or direct
sales vendor who would like to participate,
we are still accepting applications. Please
contact Lynnewatts@comcast.net for an
application.
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Orchestra Yard Sale - October 8, 2017 8:00 am-2:00 pm - North Cobb HS Cafeteria.
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Orchestra. All proceeds from this event will
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invitation to the Music for All Orchestra
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SHILOH HILLS yard sale
On Friday, October 14 and Saturday,
October 15 the Preschool Department will
hold a yard sale. All proceeds go directly
to the PreK3, PreK4 and K5 classes. Shiloh
Hills Christian School, 260 Hawkins Store
Road, Kennesaw!
fundraiser
Brookwood Christian School invites you
to join them for a Historic Tour of Downtown
Acworth and silent auction on Sunday October
23, 3-6 pm. The cost is $50 and proceeds
benefit Brookwood Christian School. Reserve
your Tour spot at www.BrookwoodChristian.
com. More information call Jan Murphy at
678-787-4297.
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Dream Home - Big Canoe
Newly renovated 4 bedroom 3 bath home
with master suite on main and two additional
bedrooms on main level. Hardi-plank exterior,
9 ft cathedral ceilings, hardwood flooring,
built-in cabinets, beautiful stacked stone
fireplace, formal dining and attached 2 car
garage. New appliances, new carpet and tile
flooring. Hardware and light fixtures replaced,
newly painted and refinished floors. Nonsmoker, with no pets. Epoxy garage floor
and driveway resealed. Enjoy the sounds of
a rushing stream in your quiet wooded lot.
$264,900 Big Canoe, GA FMLS #: 5698366
Contact: Jason Gifford 770 841-2221
CERTIFIED DOG TRAINER
Good Rascal Dog Training offers
Private Dog Training in your home or other
mutually convenient location. Positive,
gentle methods make training fun for dog and
owner. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. For
details, see our Website: www.mygoodrascal.
com To set up a consultation, Email: gary@
mygoodrascal.com or call 770-401-7945.
Piano Lessons
Looking for an exciting afterschool
activity for your children? How about piano
lessons? An increase in IQ and focus are
only a few of the benefits regular piano
lessons can provide. Please contact me at
lauraspianoschool@gmail.com or call 770424-1528 or text 678-207-8790.
Holiday Bazaar!
Shop Local and Handmade with 20+
amazing Artisans and Vendors, Saturday
November 12th, 11am-5pm at the American
Legion, 4220 S Main Street, Acworth! Event
is Free to the Public so join us for amazing
shopping and a Silent Auction benefiting
PTSD Veterans! Interested in being a Vendor? Contact Hocodesigns@yahoo.com.
Help Wanted-airport
Full time lineman position. Job involves
taking care of aircraft parking, fueling, towing,
passenger luggage, rental vehicles, putting
ice and coffee aboard the airplane. The work
schedule is Friday- Monday from 7am-6pm
starting pay is $10.00 per hour. Experience
preferred. Send resume to fly@ssaviation.us
or fax 678-454-2091.
RETIRED EDUCATORS
Cobb-Marietta Retired Educators
Association meets the second Thursday of
each month. The monthly luncheon is held
at the First Methodist Church in Marietta at
11:30 a.m. For more information visit www.
cmrea.org.
Veterans Day
celebration!
November 11, 2016. Breakfast in the
Cafeteria at 8:00AM. The Veteran’s Day
Program will be held in the Church Sanctuary
at 8:45AM. Shiloh Hills Christian School, 260
Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw. RSVP by
November 9, 2016. 770-926-7729 ext 235
last day to REGISTER
TO VOTE
The last day to register to vote in the
presidential election is October 11. It is easy,
register online, by mail, or in person. Visit
https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov to see if you
are already registered, if not, do so while you
are at the state website. Early voting starts
Oct 17. Regardless of who you support, don’t
waste your right to vote! The Presidential
election is Tuesday, November 8.
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to learn how to prepare or visit statefarm.com®.
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Bus: 770-428-2893
A SMALL GIFT THAT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE
Each Friday the Kennesaw/Acworth Optimists provide 7 children from McCall Primary
school with snack/meal items for them to take home for the weekend. Pictured L-r, Dr.
Missy Johnson, counselor, David Grant, State Farm , President, Optimist Club member and
1st grade teacher, Brittany Haugen, Dorothy Jorgensen, incoming President and McCall
Principal Thomas Farrell. Thanks to Optimist members Karen and Richard Smalling for
preparing the lunches.
WELCOME NEW
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The Bright Side welcomes Sharon
Altomare, owner of Kennesaw Florist &
Cookies. Sharon and her staff are celebrating
11 years of operation. Not only does the
business provide flowers for all occasions,
but they sell cookies, Maggie Lyon truffles,
and have a wide variety of gifts to select from.
Kennesaw Florist & Cookies is located at 2724
Summers Street, Kennesaw, 30144. Visit their
website at www.kennesawflorist.com or better
yet, drop by for a visit at their store.
WANTED - 15 NEW
VIOLINISTS
Symphony on the Square, Marietta’s
Pops Orchestra is growing and needs more
violinists - by the end of 2017.
Maybe you played violin at one time,
put your instrument away and only dreamed
that one day you would play again. That
day is today!
Simply visit www.symphonysothesquare.
org, fill in the information form and they will
be back in touch with you. Join other orchestra
members that play beautiful music for our
community to enjoy.
“Girls’ Night Out”
Celebrating the gift of girlfriends with
shopping, socializing and just having fun!
On Thursday, October 13, 2016, 5PM until
8PM at The Brickyard at Marietta Station
(129 Church Street, Marietta),Minimum
Donation $25.
Please join us for another special evening
with some of your favorite retailers and artists,
providing unique shopping opportunities and
experiences, all in the spirit of raising funds
for single moms who need a hand up. Light
dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, and specialty
gifts always promise to make this year’s event
memorable and fun for all!
Shop Rescue, Repurpose, Redeem;
The Minted Market; Vivacious Charms;
Tisch Jewelry; Carter Country Crafts;
Jamberry Nails ; PMG Woodworks; Kathy’s
Accessories; Symphony of Toys; Hickory
Flats Homemade Soaps; Say It in Silver;
Tricia Pridemore’s Art.
Tickets are available through any one
of the 10 Women of Hope: Lamuriel Adams,
Patsy Bryan, Wanda Callahan, Angie Davis,
Jean Hawkins, Laurel Kovach, Linda Palmer,
Jacki Payne, Michelle Sams and Penny
Warren Or may be purchased through our
website: www.10womenofhope.org(click on
charitable events)
Free parking for guests is available in the First
Baptist Church parking lot and also in the parking
deck on The Square, after 5pm.
10 Women of HOPE is a 501(c) (3)
organization designed specifically to help single
moms who are experiencing an essential financial
emergency.
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If any of those first four words piqued your
interest, then you are in for a real treat at the 9th
Annual Boxerstock Music Festival, presented by
Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic on Sunday, October
23rd in Marietta. Whether you’re enjoying the fine
tunes of Yacht Rock Schooner, checking out the
100+ vendors, munching on grub from Atlanta’s
best food trucks, or watching the Dog Costume
Contest, you will also be helping a great cause.
This event starts at noon, at Jim Miller Park,
Marietta. An amazing variety of music from the
southeast’s most talented performers, with special
guest English Nick from 97.1 The River will
entertain under the covered arena. Many activities
and inflatables in the Kid’s Village will surely
please the little ones and thanks to C & C Fence
Company, there will be both a large and a small dog
park ready for your four-legged family members
to run around leash-free. The Silent Auction will
have greatitems to bid on from area merchants, plus
autographed sports and music memorabilia.
Microchipping for your pet can be done onsite
for just $25 (with proof of ownership and up-to-date
vaccinations). Also happening are canine agility,
obedience and performance demos throughout the
day, and don’t forget the Dog Costume Contest…
TIP: create a cool getup for Fido, if you dare!
For more info: www.boxerstock.org and
www.atlantaboxerrescue.org
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Veterans Celebration Brunch
Honoring Service to our Nation
You Are Cordially Invited to Attend
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Social Opens at 9:00 a.m.
Brunch at 10:00 a.m.
Hilton Marietta Conference Center
500 Powder Springs St • Marietta
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NOTES FROM THE CITY
OF KENNESAW
October 2-9 is Cobb County Public Safety
Appreciation Week. Public safety employees
have taken an oath to protect and serve.
They deserve our respect and appreciation
throughout the year. But especially for this
week, please say thanks to all our public
safety personnel including law enforcement,
emergency response, fire, 911, and military
members. We honor them for their service
and acknowledge the many great challenges
they tackle on our behalf every day.
Two SPLOST-funded transportation
projects recently began downtown. The
Stanley Road/Collins Road project will
improve Stanley from Old 41 to the railroad
tracks and Collins from Stanley to Barrett
Pkwy. It will include improving the roadway,
adding sidewalks, and creating a round-about
at the intersection of Stanley and Collins. The
Dallas Street/Watts Drive project will consist
of improving Dallas from Watts to Main Street
and Watts from Cobb Pkwy to Main. Roads
will be realigned, sidewalks added a roundabout at the intersection of Dallas and Watts
created. Either or both of these may cause
some intermittent road closures; as we become
aware of them, they will be posted on the city
website under Road Condition Alerts.
Thanks to everyone for supporting
the Kennesaw Downtown Development
Authority’s (KDDA) Farmers Market and
Dinner at the Depot food truck rallies. They
will continue operation this month, ending on
October 24. Check the Dinner at the Depot
Facebook page to see the food truck lineup.
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Police Department will host a prescription
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from 10 am to 2 pm.
“The amount of prescription drugs turned
in by the American public during Take-Back
Day events speaks volumes about the need
to develop a convenient way to rid homes of
unwanted or expired prescription drugs,” said
DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart.
“DEA remains hard at work to establish just
such a drug disposal process, and will continue
to offer take-back opportunities until proper
regulations are in place.”
KENNESAW BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION
Greg Carter, President of the Kennesaw
Business Association invites the public to
the KBA luncheons on the second Tuesday
of each month The luncheons are held at
Kennesaw State University’s KSU Center,
3333 Busbee Drive in Kennesaw. Networking
starts at 11:00 am.
Alive After Five October 18, 2016 5:30
p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Location: Loud Security 1690
Roberts Rd. Kennesaw. Co-Sponsor: LGE.
The KBA invites you to join them for some
excellent after-hours networking! To make a
reservation, call 770-423-1330 or visit www.
kennesawbusiness.org.
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Chief’s Corner
by Bill Westenberger
Happy Fall!! …although it feels like
summer! I hope we will have some days of nice
cool days and evening
before jumping from
hot to cold. Football
games, fairs, and
festivals are all better
with cooler days,
It seems like we
are never able to escape
the phone scams. They
just don’t go away.
Unfortunately, there
are way too many
victims and we are dispatched to scam
incidents way too often. Personally, I have
received several on my city issued phone.
Knowing they are a scam, I do find some
enjoyment with challenging the caller to
their scam.
Unfortunately, many of the phone
scammers are not in this country which makes
it difficult for prosecution. Many times, the
calls are designed to create fear. One of the
most frequent phone scams in this area is the
IRS collection calls. Some have been reported
to ask the victim for iTunes card numbers.
Here are some things to remember to
avoid the IRS scam:
The IRS will always send taxpayers a
written notification of any tax due via the
U.S. mail. The IRS never asks for credit card,
debit card or prepaid card information over
the telephone. For more information or to
report a scam, go to www.irs.gov and type
“scam” in the search box.
If you get a phone call from someone
claiming to be from the IRS, here’s what
you should do:
•If you know you owe taxes or you
think you might owe taxes, call the IRS at
1.800.829.1040. The IRS employees at that
line can help you with a payment issue, if
there really is such an issue.
•If you know you don’t owe taxes or
have no reason to think that you owe any
taxes (for example, you’ve never received
a bill or the caller made some bogus threats
as described above), then call and report the
incident to the Treasury Inspector General for
Tax Administration at 1.800.366.4484.
•You can file a complaint using the FTC
Complaint Assistant; choose “Other” and then
“Imposter Scams.” If the complaint involves
someone impersonating the IRS, include the
words “IRS Telephone Scam” in the notes.
We know that scam successes only lay
the platform for future opportunities and we
don’t want you to be the next victim.
-In Humble ServiceThought for the month:
“A people that values its privileges
above its principles soon loses both.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower
ACWORTH BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION
Andrew Wyndam, President of the
Acworth Business Association invites the
public to the ABA luncheons held on the first
Thursday, of each month. The luncheons are
held at NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs
Road, Kennesaw 30144. Networking starts
at 11:00 a.m.
Alive After Five Thursday, October
13, 2016 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. JD’s BBQ,
Main Street, Acworth. The ABA invites you
to join them for some excellent after-hours
networking! To make a reservation, call 770423-1330 or visit www.acworthbusiness.
org.
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Cataracts
dr dylan reach, acworth
family eye care.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s
natural lens. The eye has a lens similar in
function to a camera lens, focusing light onto
the retina and adjusting focus, allowing you to
see far and near. The lens is made of proteins
that are carefully aligned, making the lens
clear. As we age, the proteins clump together,
making the lens more and more cloudy.
All people develop cataracts due to the
aging process if they live long enough. However,
exposure to UV light, smoking and diabetes can
accelerate their formation. Cataracts can also
develop as result of trauma, certain medications,
and can also be present at birth.
Those with cataracts generally experience
a gradually increasing blurring of their vision.
Symptoms also include glare when driving at night
and fading of colors. Sometimes these changes
happen so slowly that someone may not realize
how much their vision has been affected.
To diagnose cataracts, your eye doctor will
perform an eye exam which includes dilating your
eyes to evaluate the lens. With early cataracts, vision
can often improve with a new glasses prescription.
As the cataracts progress, surgery can remove the
cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial lens.
Cataract surgery is affecting your daily activiites,
such as reading, watching television or driving.
Your eye doctor will discuss when cataract surgery
is right for you.
Some of the most exciting progress in cataract
surgery has been the development of advanced
technology intraocular lenses, which help patients
minimize dependence on glasses at various
distances. Your eye doctor can discuss if you be a
candidate for these technologies.
Changing Your
Medicare Policies
Jerry Bohus
Should you Change your Medicare health
plan?
If you are enrolled in a Medicare health plan,
each year you will have a chance to review your
coverage and make changes.
Medicare Health Plans and Prescription Drug
Plans can change their costs and coverage each year.
Many insurance carriers offer Medicare products.
Their monthly premiums, out of pocket expense,
prescription drug formularies, cost-sharing co
pays, and physician/hospital networks can change
every year.
And with these changes comes a lot of
confusion each year! That’s where I come in. As
an Independent Agent, I help guide you through
the “Medicare information overload”!
Here is how, as an “independent agent”, I can
help you: I don’t represent one insurance carrier.
This enables me to get to know and uncover exactly
what your personal needs are, both medically and
financially. I understand these plans. I can then cut
through the clutter and place you in a plan that
really fits your needs!
If you were to ask “What is the best plan?”
my answer would be “There is no best plan, only
the best plan for you!”
As an independent agent, I can assist you in
finding the Medicare option that is best for you.
You can reach me at 770.499.2040 or my
office at 2655 Dallas Highway, Suite 130 (next to
Target). Marietta, 30064. I look forward to getting
together with you!
Basic Pumpkin Facts
for a Healthy Fall
Full Service Day Spa in
Historic Downtown Acworth
Celebrating 6 Years!!
By:Danielle Hilderbrand,
PEARLS SPA, ACWORTH
Pumpkin pie, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin
carving, and pumpkin beer, you name it, it’s
all easily accessible during this glorious time
of year. As we all indulge in the season I
wanted to share a few interesting facts about
how pumpkin can improve your health.
-1 cup of cooked mashed pumpkin contains
more than 200% of your recommended daily
intake of Vitamin A, which aids in vision. It
also contains 3 grams of fiber and only 49
calories. A fiber rich diet helps you feel fuller
longer, assisting in weight loss.
-Pumpkin seeds are naturally rich in
phytosterols that have been shown to reduce
LDL or bad cholesterol. In addition to keeping
the heart healthy, pumpkin seeds can also
improve the mood. They are rich in the amino
acid tryptophan which is important in the
production of serotonin. Serotonin is a major
player when it comes to the mood.
-And of course, my favorite topic, the
skin. Vitamins C & B, natural minerals, and
Carotenoids in pumpkin help to fight acne,
maintain collagen, reverse UV damage,
brighten, and improve skin texture. Pumpkin
is frequently used in skin care treatments and
creams. Pinterest might even have a few ideas
for DIY facial masques or scrubs. Check in
with Pearl’s Spa and Boutique on Facebook to
see what kinds of pumpkin inspired treatments
we come up with.
Well, there you have it, just a few more
reasons to go pumpkin crazy this fall!! Get
outside and enjoy this beautiful season.
For more information or to book an
appointment call Pearl’s Spa at 770-9669099.
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ABA Business of the Year
Navigating the Medicare Maze
Whether you are “ageing in” (turning 65), leaving your group plan or
entering open enrollment, I can help! I cut through the clutter and guide
you through the Medicare Maze.
Review your options with someone you can trust.
Remember, there is no best plan, only the best plan for you!
I know you will come away from our meeting
feeling comfortable you made the right decision
about your Medicare health plan, so you can relax
and enjoy some of the best years of your life!
770.499.2040
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LIFE LINE SCREENINGS
Everybody has a motivation to
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Jerry Bohus
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WITH MOM AND DAD?
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TrueVision Eyecare
introduces new Dry
Eye Clinic
In March, TrueVision Eyecare moved across
the street, next to Mellow Mushroom. The new,
• Choose the services needed and the days and
beautiful 4,500 square foot practice allows for
hours that fit your schedule.
many exciting changes to the office including the
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When asking Dr. Shara Draper the reason
for 24/7? – we provide them.
for starting the clinic she explained that she began
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such as Accutane can cause a temporary but very
uncomfortable dry eye. Women on hormone
replacement therapy can have dry eye issues as
well. Additionally, thyroid issues, chemotherapy
and radiation alter the tear quality and production
and often result in dry eye.
According to Dr. Draper, “Until the last few
years, we had no real definitive testing to determine
how to treat dry eye. We could determine the eye is
dry, but usually tried different artificial tears, drops
and ointments to help with the symptoms without
ever knowing the real cause. With new diagnostic
testing, we can determine the underlying cause of
dry eye (Meibomian gland dysfunction, aqueous
deficiency or both) and treat each very specifically..
At TrueVision the dry eye evaluation starts with
an extensive history that includes symptoms, day
to day activities, medications, hormone therapy
and past medical treatments such as radiation or
chemotherapy. We then begin diagnostic testing in
our office including Inflamadry which has made
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Many people do not recognize that these symptoms are a sign of
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There are treatments which aim to restore or maintain the normal
amount of tears to minimize dryness, discomfort and maintain
eye health.
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How chiropractors
can benefit your
health!
dr cris eaton welsh,
eaton chiropractic
Back and neck pain are the chief complaints
for which patients seek chiropractic help. Through
manual spinal manipulation, chiropractic care is
a holistic therapy that focuses on maintaining
healthy musculoskeletal and nervous systems to
ensure overall wellness
Effectiveness
The research about chiropractic care is
growing. According to the Annals of Internal
Medicine, recent studies show that spinal
manipulative therapy performed by a chiropractor,
along with exercise, relieve neck pain more
effectively than medication.
Furthermore, the Journal of Manipulative
and Physiological Therapeutics reported that an
integrated approach to health care -- including
chiropractic care -- results in a 51.8 percent
reduction in pharmaceutical costs and 43 percent
fewer hospital admissions.
You should consider seeing a chiropractor if
you experience frequent pain in your back, neck
or joints, as well as headaches. This is especially
so if intense soreness follows accidents, household
chores or prolonged periods of poor posture.
Back and neck pain
Chiropractors are best known for safely and
effectively treating acute back and neck pain, as
well as headaches. Whereas a medical doctor
might prescribe pain medicine, muscle relaxers
or anti-inflammatory drugs, and an orthopedic
doctor might suggest surgery, a chiropractor
will treat your back problems by hand, through
manipulation of the spine.
Chiropractors bring the musculoskeletal
structure into proper alignment. Chiropractors
change the position of your body and apply
pressure to particular points along the spine that
are not properly aligned. This results in a popping
noise similar to the one created when you crack
your knuckles. The noise is created by a change
in pressure in your joints as gas bubbles are
released.
By adjusting the spine with their hands at
particular pressure points, chiropractors unblock
nerve energy and allow it to flow better down your
spin and throughout your entire body. Repeated
visits can, over time, realign your spine to optimize
overall health.
The brain sends messages down the spinal
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body. If certain nerves are squeezed by a twist in
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Wow! Our military care package operation was a HUGE success! This was definitely
our largest one so far. We built 131 care packages that will be sent to military members who
are currently stationed overseas!
We wanted to send a BIG thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and helped
spread the word! BounceU & Staff and Aqua Tots & Staff - our longtime partners in this
event. We couldn’t collect as much as we do without their help. While we don’t have room to
list everyone, hats off to Dickerson Heating and Air for paying to ship all of the packages!
We will let everyone know about our next collection, which will be toys for local military
families for Christmas. That will be coming up in November.
Editor’s Note: A great big thank you to Melissa Krudwig, Bear of Real Estate and her
staff for organizing the military care package operation.
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DAYBREAK VILLAGE - MORE LIKE HOME
Thinking of the possible development of a “more home-like” community, we began
to research senior living facilities from coast to coast. It was our goal to discover the best
practices and how different owners had made their communities more like home, while still
meeting the physical, social and medical needs of the seniors they served. We came away with
many good ideas. But, the best idea we found was our own! It was to have our family care
for your family. Not a big corporation that really doesn’t know much about you personally
or your neighborhood. We thought about the things that we liked about our own homes, our
own personal “comfort” zones; we also spoke with many seniors and asked about the things
that were most important to them. It was then that our plan began to develop.
From this, DayBreak Village Senior Living was born. Our family purchased the already
on-going facility in 2005. Since then, we have totally remodeled the existing home and
have turned it into a vibrant senior community! More importantly, we love what we do. We
consider it an honor to care for the seniors in our community. We enjoy sharing their lives
and becoming part of their family!
Since DayBreak Village had been full with a waiting list for over two years, we decided
that we needed a few more apartments. In 2009 we added 22 new apartments and suites and
completely renovated and updated our home. With the growing need, in 2014 we finished
another addition of 15 suites! We believe this is evidence that our residents love it here as
much as we love having them here. We love meeting our neighbors and, if you visit, then
you can tell your friends about us. We’d love to give you more information about our home
or services.
We love to say “WELCOME HOME!”
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therapeutic massage clinic. The therapist will
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TOMMY ALLEGOOD
Happy October Bright Side readers! The leaves are beginning
to change and the cooler temperatures remind us that the highly
anticipated holiday season is quickly approaching. In Acworth,
this is one of our busiest times of year! We have a calendar full of
opportunities for you and your family to get outside and make the
most out of this beautiful weather.
October means we welcome the Scarecrow Parade to Main
Street in our Historic Downtown. Entries are submitted from local
schools, businesses, and organizations that serve the Acworth
community. Participants design their scarecrows to match the
chosen theme and compete in three categories; Best Overall, Most
Creative, and Mayor’s Choice. This year’s theme is Superheroes!
Scarecrows will begin parading on October 3 through November 6. Be sure to stop by and
check out all of the entries!
The City looks forward each year to the partnership shared with North Cobb High School
to host their Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally. Students work hard to create floats and
costumes that represent the chosen homecoming theme in preparation of the homecoming
dance taking place on the Saturday following this event. This year’s event will take place
on Thursday, October 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be a rolling roadblock on
Main Street during the parade, which will conclude on Senator Russell Avenue when the
Pep Rally begins.
The Halloween fun doesn’t stop there! On Saturday, October 29, there will be a Halloween
themed Classic Car Cruise on Main Street in Historic Downtown Acworth from 4:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. This event is free to the public. Attendees will be sure to enjoy seeing cars from
days gone by, as well some of the more exotic cars of today. There will be costume contests
for all ages so bring your kiddos dressed in their Halloween attire!
Don’t forget that the night that trick or treating takes place is up to each individual
neighborhood’s discretion. The city does not designate a specific night for trick or
treating.
As always, for more information on any projects, events or programs you can visit www.
cityofacworth.org, sign up for our e-news blasts on our home page, “like” Visit Acworth on
Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at @VisitAcworth.
God Bless and Make it Count -Tommy
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RECYLING DAY
Computer, Electronics & Metal
Recycle Day -
The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation
Department invites the community to
participate in the next Computer, Electronics
and Metal Recycling Day at the Acworth
Sports Complex off of South Main Street on
November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The city along with Federal Recyclers
wants you to Think Green! Most all materials
made primarily of metal will be accepted,
from aluminum cans to electronic items, if it’s
made of metal or you can plug it in, they can
recycle it. Old barbeque grills, lawn mowers,
metal patio furniture, car parts, old bicycles,
gutters, metal siding, metal fencing, washing
machines, and exercise equipment can all be
recycled. Look around your house for any
unwanted items that you can bring to recycle
so they do not end up in a landfill.
All metal and electronics recycling is free,
except for a $15 fee for computer monitors and
a $20 fee for televisions. Federal Recyclers
also accepts paint for recycling at a small
charge depending on size of the can. Please
leave labels on paint cans because some paints
are hazardous waste and need to be separated
for controlled recycling.
For more information or a complete
list of items accepted, please visit www.
acworthparksandrec.org.
turkey chase
Acworth Turkey Chase 5K Fun
Run & 2K Walk -
Save the date for this annual Thanksgiving
season tradition, presented by the City of
Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community
Resource Department! In the past eight years
you have helped us stock local food pantries
during the holiday season! All non-perishable
food items are to benefit the Tackle Hunger
Program.
On Saturday, November 19, enjoy
an exhilarating 5K run through Historic
Downtown Acworth and along the shores
of beautiful Lake Acworth. Walk, jog, or
run, participants of all ages and abilities are
welcome.
Registration for the Untimed Fun Run
for age 13 and over is $10 before noon on
November 16 or $20 on the day of the race.
Registration for the Untimed Fun Run for kid’s
age 6 to12 is $5 before noon on November
16 or $10 on the day of the race. Kids 5 &
under are free.
There is a Timed Run for participants 10
years old and up, the cost of the Timed Run
is $20 before noon on November 16. All
participants must bring a non-perishable food
item on race day to receive their race number
and Acworth Turkey Chase t-shirt. The 5K
Fun Run will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the 2K
walk at 9:15 a.m. on Main Street in Downtown
Acworth. There will be a “Little Pilgrim” Trot
for children up to age 5 beginning at 10:00
a.m. on Main Street.
For more information, to register and for
sponsorship opportunities visit HYPERLINK
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ACWORTH CULTURAL ARTS
CENTER PRESENTS
Atlanta Celebrates
Photography
Oct 1-29.
Story telling through the lens… an
exciting exhibit of photograph by four Nort
Georgia Artists, Hewell Beasley, Damien A.
Guarnieri, Leslie McCrary and Mike Nalley.
These artists delight in revealing hidden
meaning in common imagery through the
lens. The Main Street Gallery is located
at 5816 North Marin Street. Call 770-2316651 or visit www.acworthculturalarts.org.
Main Street Gallery Hours: 4-7 Wednesdays
through Saturdays.
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ON THE RADIO - A MUST SEE!
Presented by CCEPA (Pebblebrook ‘s ComPA 2016), on Friday and Saturday, October
7 and October 8 at 7:30 pm and Sunday October 9 at 3:30 pm.
Join us for a high-energy, non-stop hour of fun recalling the great hits of the past featuring
the 24 talented singers, dancers, and actors of CCCEPA’s premier musical theatre troupe,
ComPAny 2017. In addition to a whole section of jazz standards, this year’s show features
many of your favorite pop songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
CCEPA is proud to note that fifty-nine Broadway shows have included former members
of Pebblebrook’s ComPAny in their casts. Come see the Broadway stars of tomorrow in this
fully-charged performance!
Tickets are $10.00 and available online at http://cccepa.tix.com only and cannot be
purchased by callin the Anderson Theatre box office.
ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE
BRUCE KATZ U S TOUR
Presents
(Woodstock, GA) - Bruce Katz,
legendary Hammond B-3 organist/
A Chorus Line
keyboardist and four-time Blues Music
October 21 — November 6, 2016
Award nominee, and his Bruce Katz Band,
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, continue their U.S. Tour in support of Bruce’s
casting for a new Broadway musical is almost new album, Out From The Center (American
complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the Showplace Music) with a local performance
chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked at Madlife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main St.,
for — with every drop of sweat, every hour on Saturday, October 22. Showtime: 7:30
of training, every day of their lives! It’s the pm. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 day of
one opportunity to do what they’ve always show. Info: (678) 384-2363 or http://www.
dreamed — to have the chance to dance. This madlifestageandstudios.com/.
is A Chorus Line, the musical for everyone
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HAMLET
Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for drama,
October 6-October 16
this singular sensation is one of the longestThe show, directed by Emil Thomas, is
running American Broadway musicals ever. A
Chorus Line contains mature content and may set in a contemporary world.‘I am excited
to be bringing a contemporary version of
not be suitable for children under 12.
T i c k e t s a v a i l a b l e a t h t t p : / / Hamlet to Marietta,’ says Thomas. ‘I think
it will put a new twist on the play and really
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entertain’.
In this production, Hamlet is played by
Shay Stewart, a female actor.
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This October, chameleon actor Bill
Oberst Jr. returns to The Strand’s Stephen W.
Imler stage for a weekend of inhabiting the
hearts and minds of two American greats –
Mark Twain and Lewis Grizzard. Previously
performing as Lewis Grizzard to sold out
audiences at The Strand, Oberst brings with
him this year iconic author and humorist Mark
Twain for the first time.
Lewis Grizzard: In His Own Words
(Thursday & Friday, October 13 & 14 @
8PM)
Bill Oberst Jr’s portrayal of Lewis
Grizzard is authorized by the humorist’s
widow, who says it is as close as one can
come to seeing the late great spokesman of
the South onstage again. For anyone who
grew up in (or just loves) the South, it’s a
sweet and funny evening of theatre, with lots
of laughs and a few tears, just the way Lewis
would have liked it.
Mark Twain: In His Own Words
(Saturday, October 15 @ 8PM & Sunday,
October 16 @ 3PM)
Bill Oberst Jr.’s solo show Mark Twain In
His Own Words is just as caustic, and just as
sentimental, as Sam Clemens himself. The material
is pure Americana; tall tales, wild adventures and
sharp observations on humanity
All tickets are on sale now. Seating is
assigned. Tickets are $25 and are available online
at www.earlsmithstrand.org, over the phone at
770.293.0080, or in person at 117 North Park
Square.
The plot revolves around Shakespeare’s
Hamlet as he mourns both his father’s death and his
mother, Queen Gertrude’s remarriage to Claudius.
The ghost of Hamlet’s father appears to him and tells
him that Claudius has poisoned him. Hamlet swears
revenge. He kills the eavesdropping Polonius, the
court chamberlain. Polonius’s son Laertes returns
to Denmark to avenge his father’s death. Polonius’s
daughter Ophelia loves the Prince but he drives
her to madness. Ophelia dies by drowning. A duel
takes place and ends with the death of Gertrude,
Laertes, Claudius, and Hamlet.
Tickets are available at www.
theatreinthesquare.net The theater is located
at 11 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064.
Phone: (770) 422-8369.
PUMPKINS
New Beginnings United Methodist
Church invites our readers to visit their
pumpkin patch which will be open daily
throughout the month of October. Core
hours are 1130 am to 830 pm weekdays and
1000am to 830pm on weekends They have
some new events planned for this year such
as a Country Store open on weekends; games
and entertainment for children, family photo
opportunities, door prizes and a silent auction.
Come and bid silent auction items which
include handmade quilts and a very gently
used 15 foot, aluminum v-bottom, 25 horse,
4 stroke Yamaha engine fishing boat.
Trunk ‘r Treat will be the featured event on
Saturday, 22 October 2-4 pm. Location is 2925
Mack Dobbs Road, Kennesaw GA 30152. For
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BY PAT HUEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KIWANIS CLUB OF MARIETTA
As hikers and a number of Kennesaw Mountain Trail Keepers Club members stopped
by to help us take down the flags at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Saturday
morning, the community was coming to Marietta First United Methodist Church to pick up
the flags they purchased, and four Kiwanians and two spouses were unloading 1,895 9/11
flags, we all walked away exhausted but fulfilled for what we had offered the community. I
have received many meaningful comments about the event but the following touched me in
a special way and assured me it was all worth it. This came in the mail today and want to share with the public.
“Marietta Kiwanis Club Members,
I wanted to write to you to express my sincere appreciation for the efforts to honor the
15th anniversary of September 11th this year at Kennesaw Mountain.
The Field of Flags is a sobering reminder to all of the tragedies that occurred on that
horrible day 15 years ago. On September 11, 2001, I was a young professional fulfilling my
dream to work in the design industry in New York City. It was all I had ever dreamed, the
city was beaming with energy and promise. On that day, my world changed as I watched
the city I loved under attack. My hope and promise was quickly replaced with debilitating
fear and uncertainty. Like all Americans, that day changed me. I suffered and continue to
suffer from PTSD because of what I experienced that day. I looked directly into the eyes of
pure evil and was paralyzed by fear.
Many years I feel very alone and just so very sad as it seems that life just moved on. As a Marietta resident now, I cannot even begin to express what the Field of Flags and the
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Pigs & Peaches Grand Champions
The Moyers Competition Bar-B-Q team claimed the title of Grand Champion for the second
time in three years at a Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctioned competition held Friday
and Saturday, August 26-27 during the 16th annual City of Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival
presented by Superior Plumbing. The team based out of Northwest Georgia also won in 2014.
As Grand Champion, the Moyers team won $2,500 cash, a Primo ceramic grill with accessories, a
one-of-a-kind ceramic trophy, as well as bragging rights in what was also a Georgia State Championship
event. The team took home an additional $600 cash and prizes in other judging categories, including
3th place in pork ribs and 3rd place in beef brisket.
Contagious Q was the Grand Reserve Champion (runner-up), taking home $1,500 cash and a
ceramic trophy. The team also took home an additional $300, placing 3rd in the chicken category.
The 1st place winners in each of the four professional categories were as follows: Chicken - Swine
& Shine BBQ; Pork Ribs - Que’n Stew’n & Brew’n; Pork- Road Warriors; Beef Brisket - Swine &
Shine BBQ. Each category winner received $500 cash and a ceramic trophy.
The Fat Guyz won the Backyard BBQ Contest, an amateur cook-off event. In addition to $500
cash and a ceramic trophy, the team received a Landmann gas smoker.
In the ancillary categories, Major Q BBQ won the Anything Butt Contest; RentBBQ.com won the
Peach Dessert Contest. Each team received $200 cash and a ceramic trophy. Fourteen-year-old Bailey
Rhodes of Kennesaw won the inaugural Kids’ Que Cook-off, taking home a $50 Whole Foods Market
gift card, a Weber Smokey Joe charcoal grill and a prize trophy.
A total of 51 cooking teams competed at the festival. Certified KCBS judges evaluated the entries.
Contest results can be found at pigsandpeaches.com.
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16 OCT NC
Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival’s
Triumphant Return
Voted a 2016 Southeast Tourism Society “Top 20 Event”
If you thought it was good before, then you are in for even more tricks and treats, as the
Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival returns for its fourth year, promising to bring back
familiar favorites and introduce new attractions slated to thrill festival goers of all ages.
Booking and Festival Manager, Necie Brown, is excited to introduce some new acts and
optical elements to this already highly visual event. “The beautiful thing about Owl-O-Ween
is its breathtaking uniqueness. There is truly nothing else like it. Not only does this festival
feature performances, occurring simultaneously across multiple vignettes, but guests will
be constantly entertained by more than 100 roving performers, many of which have local
Atlanta roots.” The balloons come to life October 21st (6-11) and Oct 22nd (4-11) and will ring in yet
another crisp and cozy fall season, to the Kennesaw area. Roaming performers, evening
balloon glows, tethered balloon rides, some of Atlanta’s top food vendors, artists alley, beer
garden, and trick-or-treating at over 20 hot air balloons, are just a few of the returning fan
favorites.
The biggest resurrection to this year’s 2-day mega fall festival will be the return of the
costume contest. The Kennesaw State University Sports and Entertainment Park Assistant
Director, Maggie Gendernalik commented that the competition will add another layer of
excitement to the already elaborate festivities.
Owl-O-Ween also features five stages with live entertainment, balloon glows, a merchant
marketplace, artist alley, FREE kids activities, tethered balloons rides - it’s Atlanta’s largest
costume party!. Tickets are on sale now: Adults: $12, Kids (3-12) $5, Kids under 3 are FREE.
FOR tickets call 470-578-4849 or visit www.owl-o-ween.com. The event is located at KSU
Sports and Entertainment Park (Football Stadium and surrounding grounds).
Public Safety Employee of the Year
Sergeant Brian Hunt from the Acworth Police Department
This award is given to an employee who has performed his or her job with exceptional skill,
exhibited leadership and critical incident management and a devotion to their responsibilities.
Sergeant Brian Hunt stands out from amongst his peers
for his dedication to service, his expansive knowledge of
the field, and a rookie-like hunger to always be learning
something new. His superiors believe he has been able to
move up through the ranks because of his willingness to try
anything, his unmatched drive and his servant’s heart.
Sergeant Brian Hunt has been a devoted public servant
for more than two decades and just hit his sweet 16 with
the Acworth Police Department (APD).
On March 4, 2015, Sgt. Hunt was the first to arrive on
scene for a shooting incident and discovered a man who had
suffered a gunshot wound to his femoral artery. Sgt. Hunt
immediately covered the wound and put heavy pressure on the
man’s wound in an attempt to contain the bleeding. Not only did
Sgt. Hunt arrive most quickly to the scene, he also employed
quick thinking and practical emergency medical techniques to
save the life of a victim in peril. Without Sgt. Hunt the man
would have certainly bled out. The Cobb Chamber honored
Cobb County’s finest during the 22nd annual Public Safety
Appreciation Breakfast
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BOOTH MUSEUM PRESENTS
Southeastern Cowboy Festival
The cowboys and Indians are coming. Don’t miss the excitement of the wild west as
the Booth Museum presents The Southeastern Cowboy Festival which takes place ThursdaySunday, October 20-23. While Thursday and Friday are educational days for our school children
the entire community is invited to attend on Saturday and Sunday, October 22 and 23.
• Astigmatism
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Enjoy three stages of continuous entertainment including Western music, re-enactments
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• Nearsightedness
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living history encampments of pioneer skills from bygone days, a Western marketplace, and
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fun and free children’s activities such as art projects, hay bale calf roping, yard art, a Western
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Town Bouncy House, and the Little Red Barn Petting Zoo featuring chickens, sheep, goats,
ponies, cows, pigs, rabbits, and more! The Festival features full encampments of Southern
If you suspect your child is having difficulty with their vision, contact
Plains Comanche and Eastern Woodland Indians where you learn the difference between
the tribes.
Acworth Family Eyecare immediately. Treatment options which may be
For a small charge, children of all ages (2 – 92) can take a spin on Uncle Buck’s
very effective during a child's early years may offer no benefit later in life.
Mechanical Bull.
Marketplace vendors will be selling Western art and collectibles, jewelry and clothing,
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Festival which is open from 10:00 AM until 5:00 pm.
Wild West Stage (Festival Grounds)
10:00 am: The Reel West with Jim Dunham
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11:30 am: Re-enactment: Gunfight at O.K. Corral
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Cowboy Festival Concert with Featured Entertainer Marty Haggard – the concert takes
place at Grand Theatre in Cartersville (7 N
Wall St, Cartersville, GA 30120) and begins
at 7:00 pm on Saturday October 22.
With one of the most famous father’s in
music, Marty Haggard shares the behind-thescenes life of what it was like growing up with
his world-famous dad, Merle Haggard. Only
a handful of musicians have had an impact on
the music industry as Merle, having influenced
everything from bluegrass to rock ‘n roll prior
to his passing in April 2016. With an intimate
acoustic duo set, Marty’s remarkable similarity
to his father’s voice will entertain audiences
in a concert covering the lengthy career of
The Hag. His love for his Dad and his music
inspired him to begin a project which he titled
A Tribute To Merle Haggard, “My Dad”. With
two tribute CD’s under his belt (and another
one in the works), Marty delivers the songs and
stories about his legendary father’s music – as
only a member of the family could! Tickets are $25 plus tax for Booth Museum
Members and are available for pre-purchase August
1-31. Tickets are $30 plus tax for not-yet-members
and will be available for purchase beginning
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16 OCT NC
“Music Lessons & More!”
Heidi Truitt, The Harmony House
The Harmony House, located near Legacy Park (Moon Station and Jiles) in Kennesaw
is known for music lessons, music retail, and instrument rentals/repairs. But as our tagline
indicates, we have More!...
Thursday Night Theater:
Held in our Great Room (houses a
stage, lights, sound equipment, seats
105), with the season running from
October 6 – March 23 (Thursdays),
5:45 – 7:30. Production on March 23
at 6:30 p.m. Theater class is open
to elementary – high school due to
the need for a diversity of roles and
ages. Tuition: $295/season (monthly
payments, $64/month). See the
“classes” link on our web-site: www.
theharmonyhouse.net
Events: Our annual event
calendar: Sundaes on Saturday (August); Scale-a-thon (November); Student recitals
(December and May); Festival (February) and the Conservatory Recital (March). It is a
year packed full of enrichment, inspiring the budding musicians to practice! Please see the
“Events” link on our web-site.
Soli Deo Singers: Held in our Great Room on Tuesday nights from Oct 4 – April 11
from 6:05 – 6:40, ages 8+. Entrance fee: $2/student donation for our mission project. Soli
Deo has two scheduled performances: “Lighting of the Tree” and “Big Shanty”. For more
information, see the “classes” link on our web-site: www.theharmonyhouse.net
Third Thursday “Open Mic” Night: 7:30-8:30 p.m. on the following third Thursday
of the month: 10/20, 11/17, 1/19, 2/23, 4/20. Open mic for instrumental soloists, singers,
and “battle of the bands”. Questions, text Cory at: 770-241-5125. Entrance fee: $2/person
(donation to our mission project). From those who participate in the open mic, we plan to
launch a free Praise & Worship seminar for budding worship leaders. Get involved!
To enroll in music lessons, our Friday home school group classes, or one of the above
offerings, please call 770-422-0022 and/or complete the one-page enrollment form on the
web-site and/or stop by. Arts enrichment is what we do at The Harmony House… all for the
glory of God (Colossians 3:23). Join us!
For more information email heidi@theharmonyhouse.ne or call /770-422-0022
Brookwood
Christian School
Receives $3,000 Grant
from the Dollar General
Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation
recently awarded Brookwood Christian
School, The Dyslexia School in Acworth a
$3,000 grant to support youth literacy. This
local grant is part of $4.5 million in youth
literacy grants awarded to approximately
1,000 organizations across the 43 states that
DollarGeneral serves. Given at the beginning
of the academic school year, these grants are
aimed at supporting teachers, schools and
organizations with resources to strengthen
and enhance literacy instruction.
Brookwood Christian School was
designed to help students who are not reaching
their full potential in public and private schools
due to their unique learning needs. BCS
offers small classes of 10 or less plus specific
materials and methods to help students with
reading and math difficulties. Tammy Urban
of Brookwood Christian said, “We are thrilled
to receive this grant from Dollar General and
will use the money to purchase more literacy
programs like The Wilson Reading System
and Scientific Learning products. We are very
appreciative of all Dollar General does to
support literacy in the metro Atlanta area.” “By awarding these grants, the Dollar
General Literacy Foundation is committed
to making a meaningful impact in our local
communities,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar
General’s chief executive officer. “These
grants provide funds to support youth
literacy initiatives and educational programs
throughout the communities we serve to
ensure a successful academic year for
students.”
Committed to helping increase the
literacy skills of individuals of all ages, the
Dollar General Literacy Foundation has
awarded more than $127 million in grants
to nonprofit organizations, helping nearly
7.9 million individuals take their first steps
toward literacy or continued education since
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honor our local first responders. Pictured above with Kevin and his staff, is Acworth Police
Chief Wayne Denard and members of the Acworth Police Department.
Kevin Marcy writes, “Today is the 2nd year we have fed these wonderful men and
women in Memory of 9/11! We cannot thank them enough for their dedication to serving
our community. Your bravery, sacrifice and dedication will be forever appreciated. Thank
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Kiwanis Division 15 Lt Governor, Victoria Turney, performed the installation of club
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North Cobb Rotary Club honored the Acworth & Kennesaw Police Departments by
serving them breakfast and thanking each and every officer for ALL that they do each and
every day! Pictured: North Cobb Rotary President Jude Dooley alongside Kennesaw Police
Chief Bill Westenberger, North Cobb Rotary Membership Chair Patti Schoettler and Acworth
Police Chief Wayne Dennard.
North Cobb Rotary Club
President Matt Riedemann presented
a check to Mayor Tommy Allegood,
Board of Alderman, Chief of Police
Wayne Dennard, and the Police
Department a check for $3,000 for
“Covering the Bases” at Horizon
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Many area residents may not be aware that Kennesaw Parks & Recreation offers an
amazing gymnastics program. Operating within the Ben Robertson Community Center,
the program hosts over 300 participants on a weekly basis through a variety of instructional
classes for children as young as two through young teens. A Parkour, or freestyle gymnastics,
class is available for boys, and there are also classes that serve children with special needs.
The goal of the overall program is to develop gymnastics skills while providing a safe
environment for fun and exercise.
Lori Cooley, a former collegiate gymnast from Auburn University, heads up the program
and is supported by an amazing staff of caring professionals who are both encouraging and
passionate about children and the sport of gymnastics.
After spending many years developing the wonderful recreation program and witnessing
the skills of many area gymnasts, Lori decided it was time to create a competitive team.
Currently there are three teams that comprise the Kennesaw Explosion Gymnastics Team:
USA, Excel and Gym Stars. These teams exploded onto the scene with great success and
are recognized at many events as skilled and highly trained athletes. Many onlookers are
shocked to find that these teams operate out of a parks & recreation facility.
The USA Team is coached by Brooke Anderson and Caitlin Cooley (Lori’s daughter),
who are also former competitive gymnasts. They have built a “force to be reckoned with”
and a remarkable camaraderie among their gymnasts. They cheer each other on, and end each
practice in a huddle with the chant, “WANT, TAKE, HAVE, KENNESAW EXPLOSIONS
GO BOOM!”
To help offset expenses associated with competitive gymnastics, the teams will be
coordinating several fundraisers including the operation of a Frito-Chili Pie booth during
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the Fall-O-Ween Fest & Outdoor Movie at Swift-Cantrell Park on October 15, two Parents
Night Out events at the Ben Robertson Community Center on October 22 and December 17,
and a Bingo Night on November 5, also at the Ben Robertson Center. Please support your
local gymnasts while enjoying these events.
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It Truly is Only a Game
Ray Baker, Baseball Coach
Why do they call it a game? So you can play it. Your kids can play it. They play! If you
play isn’t it supposed to be fun? Way too many times I witness unnecessary pressure put on
kids, screaming at officials/umpires. We treat it as if the umpire, the
official makes a bad call it will be ruining our kids chances to play
in the pros, its life changing.
I know of a couple of situations where the kid doesn’t want one
of their parents to attend their games because they put way too much
pressure, too critical of their kid’s performance. Is this you? You get
so amped up it is stressful. What happened to going to your kid’s game
and watching them play and you take in their enjoyment, their fun? I
get the emotion, the energy and getting caught up in the moment of
the game. Its action packed. Guess what, your son or daughter may
not make the high school team or go to college and play a sport or
have a career in the pros, so what. No matter what level of play they
reach, their time in the sport will come to an end. The sport dictates
that for the most part.
So the next time you attend your kids sport and the coach doesn’t do something you like
or the official or umpire makes a call or your kid or one of their teammates makes a mistake,
remember its okay. It will not change your life. It will not change your child’s life. Just take
a deep breath, and be proud, be thankful you have the opportunity to watch your child play.
The opportunity definitely will not last forever. We play a game. It truly is only a game, have
fun, enjoy and make the memories be positive.
Big Shanty Bassmasters TOURNAMENTS
The Big Shanty Bassmasters held its Inaugural tournament on its home lake, Allatoona, on Saturday, Sept 17th, since
reorganizing and reforming the club.
Fishing was a little tough but Scott
Bates was able to find them and win
the tournament on the boater side
with a little over 10Lbs for 5 fish.
Scott reported all his fish come off
of topwater bite in the morning and
then he was able to cull up using a
swimbait. Danny Perdue came in
second on the boater side and reported
his fish came off points on Shaky
head worms and crankbaits. Stefan
Delay was 1st on the co-angler side
and reported his fish were also on the
shaky head worm.
Our next tournament is Oct 15th
at Lake Lanier. Shoot the Hootch
Challenge, Oct 15, meet at Vanns
Tavern Ramp in Gainsville at 6:00
am. Information and RSVP on our
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Allatoona High School Cheerleading is pleased
to announce that two of our senior Allatoona
cheerleaders, Julia Conley and Alexis Watson, made
the Georgia All-State Cheerleading Squad. During the first round of the competition, Julia
and Alexis were scored on academics, athletics,
extracurricular activities, leadership, and community
service. Over the weekend, they traveled to Columbus
to compete in the second round which consisted of
an interview and individual performance. Only
16 cheerleaders were selected from the state and
Allatoona is the only school from Cobb County that
has representatives on the All-State squad.
Julia and Alexis are now in the running for
Georgia Cheerleader of the Year. Both the runnerup and the Cheerleader of the Year will receive
scholarship money and will be announced at the state competition in November.
The sixth 5K in the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series, the Garden Gallop 5K, will take place
on Saturday, October 29 in downtown Kennesaw. The race for adults and children benefits
the educational programming and living plant collections at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Sameday registration and packet pickup at Kennesaw First Baptist Church opens at 6:30 am; a
one-mile fun run for children starts at 7:30 am with the 5K race beginning at 8 am.
The course through downtown Kennesaw and Swift Cantrell Park is fast and flat, wellmarked, and USATF Certified with no automobile traffic. The race is electronically timed
for fast, accurate results and is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier (GA1103OWC).
Register in person at the Kennesaw Big Peach Store or online at active.com. All registered
participants will receive a long sleeve soft cotton blend official race shirt. Anyone who
signed up for four of the six Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K races qualifies to receive a specially
designed hooded pullover.
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ETO DEMO TEAM in ACTION!
The ETO Martial Arts and Fitness Demonstration Team “THE STORM” was seen in
full action this September. They showcased their dynamic presentation of forms, weapons,
stunts, and board/brick breaking techniques coupled with their overall positive message. The
team appeared for two shows during this year’s “Taste of Kennesaw” held on September
10th. The Storm team also performed for the opening weekend of the North GA Fair on
Saturday September 24. Congrats to the following team members for a job well done: Faith
Burns, Reilly Cook, Urban Donahue, Meena Edwards, Xandy Edwards, Matthew Gilliam,
Molly Henkes, Kevin Krantz, Allison Lotempio, Marco Mancuso, Michael Sawyer, Sanjana
Sharma, Staci Thomas, Suchitha Vanguri, Kaitlyn Winters, Luke Winters and coaches Doug
and Missan Edwards. For more information on ETO Martial Arts & Fitness or the ETO
STORM team, check out www.myeto.com or call 770-528-9821. GO ETO!
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3459 Acworth Due West Rd, Ste. 307
Saturday October 15th at Furtah Prep School located
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Battle of Kennesaw is to provide a safe and fun
competition that unites martial artists and fitness
competitors in a service project for families in need
during the holiday season. The Battle of Kennesaw
is open to both ETO and Non ETO students of all
ages and all belt levels. Awards will be presented
in each category for 1-2-3 placements, BUT the
greater emphasis of the competition is participation.
Each pre-registered participant earning a total of 10+
merits from a combination of martial arts & fitness
events will be awarded a handsome 4 foot trophy.
The Battle of Kennesaw has partnered with local
service organizations to provide food, toys and gift
certificates to needy families during the Holiday
Season. Each participant will receive merits for
turning in can food donations, toy donations or
gift certificates to local stores. ETO and service
organizations will deliver gift baskets to special
families in need. In addition to the competition and service project, The Battle of Kennesaw
will celebrate the Modern Day Warrior 2016 scholarship award given to a competitor that
exhibits the true spirit of martial arts in the training room and in the community. For more
information on BOK please call 770-528-9821 or check out www.eto.bz. Pictured: BOK
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and decorated their own marbles, designed spinning tops, and played games with a yo-yo,
and a stick and hoop. They had a great time learning to sew and designing their own quilt
squares. Parent volunteers did a wonderful job making a silhouette for each student as a
keepsake. Every child left with a bag full of wonderful memories of the day they spent in
the Colonial times.
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in the Upper Parking Lot of Harrison.
Please bring items to be recycled
such as computers, power tools, heavy
metals, lawnmowers, cell phones, telephone
chargers, power cables, fax machines, TVs,
monitors, etc. We are partnering with Federal
Recyclers, an EPA registered company, who
will be on-site with their trucks to collect the
recyclables.
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per car load. 100% of the donation goes to
the HHS Bands program. There is a $20.00
processing fee for 1 TV/monitor and $15.00
each for 2 or more. A portion of this amount
goes to HHS Bands as well.
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is requested, with a portion of this fee going to the
band. (Paint cans do not need to be empty or have
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Pumpkin Patch
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October 2nd - October 31st
100’s of quality pumpkins, gourds & apples
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pumpkins come from the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico and are of great quality. 100’s of
pumpkins and gourds for decorations and baking! After visiting the patch take your favorite
fall pictures at their Photo Op or come to one of their Storytelling sessions!
Open to daycare centers and schools, storytelling sessions available M-F 12-2 by
appointment. to schedule group pumpkin patch field trips, contact church office at 770-4229124. Storytelling Every Sunday @ 12 & 2 and their Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat Night
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a free, safe and fun Family event! There will
be lots of decorated trunks, games, candy, $1
hot dog meals, special door prizes, giveaways
and FUN, FUN, FUN! For more info visit
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Join us at Summit Baptist Church for our
Annual Fall Family Fun Festival 11:00am3:00pm on November 5, 2016. Fun for the
entire family, Everyone is welcome! FREE
punch card for each child allows kids to do
almost everything once! Inflatable Slide,
Obstacle Course, Midway Games, Quad
Jump, Petting Zoo, Hayride, Archery, Face
Painting, Cake Walk and more. Concessions
for sale – pizza, BBQ, turkey legs, burgers
& hot dogs. Entertainment and much, much
more! Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon
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Helping One Guy (HOG) hosts dinners
at NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Rd.,
Kennesaw. Every other month, we honor men
and their families, who are experiencing the
most challenging crisis of their life. Examples
of their crisis could be a terminal illness, loss
of an immediate family member, or some
other non-material tragedy.
Mike Korsch is a former Asst. Chief in
Copiague FD, in Long Island, NY. As a retired
NYPD Detective, 3rd grade, and with 37 years in
the Volunteer fire service, Mike has an unwavering
dedication to New York’s community. Mike
was among the 1st responders in the 1993
WTC bombing, as well as a 1st responder to the
September 11, 2001 attacks on the WTC.
Mike moved to Acworth, Georgia in 2004;
now, as a member of the Board of Directors
of the Georgia Chapter of the Terry Farrell
Firefighters Fund, Mike continues to honor and
support firefighters throughout America, both
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NOBODY WANTS TO MAKE COLD CALLS!
Rev. Sam A. Storey, Columnist
There is a terrible story about two young Mormon missionaries who were going door
to door. “They knocked on the door of one woman who was not at all happy to see them.
The woman told them in no uncertain terms that she did not want
to hear their message and slammed the door in their faces. To her
surprise, however, the door did not close and, in fact, almost magically
bounced back open. She tried again, really putting her back into it
and slammed the door again with the same amazing result--the door
bounced back open.
Convinced that one of the young religious zealots was sticking
their foot in the door, she reared back to give it a third slam. She felt
this would really teach them a lesson. But before she could act, one
of them stopped her and politely said, Ma’am, before you do that
again, you really should move your cat.”
We don’t see many door-to-door sales people anymore, do we?
Why not? First of all, nobody’s home anymore, are they? At least, in the day time. And at
night, with so much to do, and after husband and wife have worked all day, most people
don’t want to be bothered with strangers at the door.
So, at least in one respect, we live in a different world than the one in which Jesus
appointed seventy emissaries and told them to go out two-by-two into the towns and villages
from house to house to heal the sick and to tell everyone who would listen that the Kingdom
of God is near.
We could do that today, but the results would be disappointing. We now have doctors and
hospitals to heal people’s bodies, and most people today would not be too happy to have us
tapping on their door. Jesus would probably have us develop a different strategy for the world
in which we live, but there are some important truths in today’s lesson we still need to see.
1. Jesus still calls us to reach out to the world.
2. Jesus calls us to identify with those He came to save.
3. Sometimes those we minister to will do more for us than we will do for them. (Luke
10:1-11, 16-20)
(Rev. Sam A. Storey, Sr. is Senior Associate Minister, Emeritus, First United Methodist
Church of Marietta, Georgia. Email: samdawg66@gmail.com.)
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The senior Citizen Council of Cobb County and Common Courtesy Rides are sponsoring
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Click on the “SeniorsGo!” tab or “Get a Ride” tab from Common Courtesy Rides to
complete the application.
There is a one-time $10 registration fee and specify chapter affiliation as Cobb Senior
Citizen Council Member. Information about the program call (917) 374-3459 or www.
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LOUDERMILK HOSTING
VETERANS EXPO
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) will
host his Second Annual 11th Congressional
District Veterans Expo on Tuesday, October
11, 2016 from 2-6 pm at LakePoint. This
Expo is free and will provide veterans with
a robust network of resources, benefits, and
congressional support.
“Our Veterans Expo will serve veterans of
all ages,” said Rep. Loudermilk. “Our team is
working hard every day to inform the veterans
of the 11th District about the many ways their
Congressional office can assist and support
them. America has enjoyed a rich heritage of
freedom, thanks to these men and women, and
it is our duty to ensure they have the resources
and benefits they deserve.”
The Expo will bring together over 20
veterans service organizations, including
employers who hire veterans, to meet oneon-one with veterans and their families. Rep.
Loudermilk will also have staff available onsite to assist and answer questions.
The Expo is free and open to veterans of
all ages. For additional information, please
contact John Wallace or Phyllis Nall at 770429-1776.
The event will be held at LakePoint Champions Center Pavilion 755 HWY 293,
Emerson, GA 30137
Kennesaw to Impose
Time Limit for
Parking Downtown
The Kennesaw City Council recently
approved changes that will impose a threehour time limit for specific downtown
parking zones. The changes were necessary to
efficiently utilize downtown parking resources
and provide free, safe, and convenient parking
for everyone.
The three-hour limit will affect specific
areas of on-street and off-street parking along
Main and Lewis Streets and Watts Drive.
They will be identified by signage set to be
installed in September. The three-hour limit
will be effective starting October 1 and will
apply from 7 am - 10 pm seven days a week.
Parking will continue to be free and adherence
will be enforced by Kennesaw police as part
of its officers’ normal patrol.
The penalties for violating the threehour limit are specified in Section 86-1,
Uniform Rules of the Road, Ordinance No.
2016-19 which be found on the city website,
kennesaw-ga.gov, under the Government/
Code of Ordinances tab. A map which depicts
the three-hour parking zones as well as the
other downtown designated public parking
areas is available in the Document Center
under the Maps and Boundaries tab.
Please direct questions or comments to
Miranda Jones, Assistant to the City Manager,
by emailing mjones@kennesaw-ga.gov.
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