DECEMBER 2016 KENNESAW/ACWORTH NEWSPAPER for COBB COUNTY

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Dale Hughes, partner in Jeremiah Consulting, introduced Tommy Allegood, Mayor of Acworth and Executive Director of Cobb Community Foundation, as the Acworth Business Association Person of the Year.

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Presented by: Superior Plumbing Join us for a festive celebration; Christmas at Piedmont Church Arts & Craft Show will be buzzing with activity on Friday, December 9th and Saturday, December 10th. There will be lots of unique arts and crafts exhibitors from all over the southeast that have crafted, arranged, painted, or built all the products themselves. A sample of products to be sold is jewelry, pottery, paintings, ornaments, apparel, unique one of a kind gift items and much, much, more. A perfect time to enjoy good family fun and finish up your Christmas shopping!!

There will be delicious festival food to warm your insides, local entertainment, FREE rides on the 50-foot Snow Tube ride on Friday and FREE Petting Zoo on Saturday. All weekend there will be FREE photos with Santa, FREE children’s activities, roasting marshmallows & smores and much, much more.

FREE Snow Tubing Slide presented by C&S Paving on Friday from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m., to 5 p.m. You and your family can ride on more than 50 feet of a state-of-the-art snow tube slide that uses more than 8,000 pounds of ice and snow to create an awesome winter experience …the best part is it’s FREE!!!

FREE Petting Zoo on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The whole gang can see more than 20 of your favorite petting zoo animals right there on the lawn at Piedmont Church, again this is FREE to everyone!

FREE photos with Santa on Friday from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from noon - 3:00 p.m., don’t miss your opportunity to tell the big guy what you want for Christmas and preserve the moment in a photo…in keeping with the season of giving, it’s FREE courtesy of Three 13 Salon.

Local Entertainment will be set on the LGE Community Credit Union Stage featuring local school chorus groups filling the air with joy. Local dance groups will also be there to get you in the Christmas Spirit!

Children’s Activities will be in abundance featuring a giant slide, Euro-Quad Bungy, obstacle course, bounces, and more. There will be fun activities for children throughout the event – roasting marshmallows, seeing Santa, and much, much more!

Hours are Friday, December 9th; 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 10th; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. FREE Admission and FREE Parking. There will be FREE parking and a free courtesy shuttle from JJ Danniell Middle School and the Old Time Pottery Parking lots.

ABA President Andrew Wyndham introduced Jay White, Bay Equity Home Loans, as the 2016 Acworth Business Association Business of the Year. Jay was president of the ABA in 2014 and 2015 (yes that is two years in a row) and revitalized the organization.

SANTA IS COMING DECEMBER 20

Greg Carter, General Manager at Gabriel’s at the Old Mill invites everyone to visit with Santa on Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 6-9. Come share your wishes for Christmas.

Gabriel’s is accepting donations for our local children ages birth through high school.

Donation bins are set up for toys, new clothing (jackets, mittens, scarfs and more). Bring a donation and receive a yummy Cake Pop. There is plenty of parking. Gabriel’s is located at 4271 Southside Dr., Acworth. Gabriel’s is working with the Acworth Police Department and their Christmas Shop.

GIFTS OF LOVE SHARED AT THE DECEMBER LUNCHEON

The Acworth Business Association gave back at their December luncheon sharing some $33,000 raised throughout the year with schools and youth organizations that benefit our community. Gifts of Love went to the Acworth Football Assocation, the Acworth Baseball Association, Acworth Achievers Program, The Horizon Field, Shop with a Warrior, Shop With a Buc, and Shop with a Mustang, along with the following schools: Acworth Elementary, Awtrey Middle School, Baker ES, Barber Middle School, Durham Middle School, Frey ES, Lewis ES, McCall Primary, Picketts Mill ES, and Pitner ES. Pictured above with the recepients are Todd Lollis, Chair of Education (left), Andrew Wyndham, President, (center) and Marlon Longacre, Chair of Taste of Acworth (right).

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Congratulations

Mia Nelson of Kennesaw was crowned Miss Kennesaw’s Outstanding Teen 2017 on Oct. 8th. She also won Fitness Wear, Miss Congeniality and the Director’s Achievement Award. She will compete for Miss Georgia’s Outstanding Teen 2017 in June in Columbus, GA. Mia is a Junior at Harrison High School. The pageant was sponsored by Miss Kennesaw/Miss Paulding County Scholarship Organization which is an official preliminary of the Miss Georgia/Miss America Program.

CONGRATULATIONS

Acworth resident, Cadet Frankend Abaio has taken a tremendous step in his military career. On November 10 Abio was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army at Georgia Military College. Abaio plans to attend UGA in January to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. He will continue to serve with the Georgia National Guard as he continues his education.

Calumet West Lights

Calumet West Subdivision in West Cobb has again designated Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as the neighborhood’s official charity for the 2016 Holiday Season, and will show off their holiday lights at their traditional “Christmas House” for the occasion!

To date the neighborhood has raised nearly $20,000 for the hospital, and hopes to set a new annual record of over $5,000.

Calumet West Homeowners Association President Loretta Austin remarked, “Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is such a worthy cause, and Calumet West is proud to support this charity that does so much for all our children.

To encourage everyone to make a donation the HOA Board of Directors has voted to match all contributions by our neighbors and friends up to a total match of $1,000.

We hope everyone will come enjoy the lights and make a generous donation.”

The Christmas House is located at 1010 Token Way, Kennesaw, GA 30152 in the Calumet West Subdivision off Hadaway Road. Use the West Mill Drive entrance, turn right on Peace Drive and left on Token Way to view the lights.

There is a donation box in front of the house, and visitors are encouraged to make the suggested donation of $5.00 per car. The lights will be in operation from December 2 through December 31, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Now that the presidential election is over, and with Republicans controlling both the House of Representatives and the Senate for at least the next two years, the chances of a change in the tax code are very high.

Uncertainty comes into play, though, because what Mr. Trump wants and what Congress wants may not be the same. Last June the House Ways and Means Committee rolled out a “blueprint” for reforming the tax code. Some of Mr. Trump’s plans for tax reform are similar to the House’s plan, but some are not.

Mr. Trump would like to reduce the current tax brackets from seven to three. So, instead of the current brackets of 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, and 39.6% there would be just 12%, 25%, and 33%. (This is already a change in his original plan in order to conform to those currently in the House’s plan.) Both plans call for an increase in the standard deduction. The standard deduction for Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) is currently at $12,600. Under Mr. Trump’s plan, the standard deduction would be $30,000 for MFJ. The House proposal would change the standard deduction for MFJ to $24,000.

Mr. Trump would like to cap itemized deductions at $200,000 for Married Filing Joint returns. The House plan proposes allowing only mortgage interest and charitable contributions as itemized deductions.

Both the House plan and Mr. Trump’s plan would eliminate the exemption amounts for each person claimed on individual tax returns.

The House plan, though, includes increases to the child tax credit (from $1000 to $1500), as well as providing credits for dependents that are not children ($500). Some of these are refundable; some are not.

The tax rates for long-term capital gains and dividends will also be affected by changes in the tax code. The House plan calls for changes to the capital gains rates from 0%, 15%, and 20% to 6%, 12.5%, and 16.5%. Mr. Trump wants to keep the rates the same, but abolish the additional 3.8% net investment income tax on high income taxpayers.

Tax planning for 2017 is just guesswork at this point. We probably won’t know the impact of a new tax code until well into 2017.

And then there’s a likelihood of the changes being applied retroactively to January 1, 2017.

The only thing we can be certain of is that change is coming.

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Trains, Trains, Trains - January 28 and 29!

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will host the seventh annual installment of its flagship Trains, Trains, Trains event on Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29. This must-see event for families in the area will be held from 9:30am to 5:00pm both days.

This year’s event will feature several new and expanded train layouts. Modular modelers from around the Southeast will join forces to create some of the biggest layouts this event has seen. Athens Bend Track, whose N-scale layout in the Cobb Gallery last year was a huge hit, is teaming up with South Carolina Bend Track to fill the Gallery with an even bigger, even more detailed layout! Last year’s layout featured everything from a model railroad yard to a model drive-in theater to a fight between a miniature King Kong and a miniature T-Rex, so make sure you stop in to see all the neat details – who knows what you’ll find?

Trains, Trains, Trains 2017 will bring back some of last year’s favorite bluegrass musicians, an expanded General Emporium gift shop with new shirts and toys, and several interactive layouts for kids of all ages to enjoy!

Museum admission for the event is $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $5.50 for children ages 4-12, and free for children three and under as well as Museum members. Pre-sale tickets will be available online beginning in January, so save time and skip the line by buying tickets early! For more information, call 770-427-2117 ext. 3058 or visit southernmuseum.org.

Pictured: Youngsters get a hands-on experience running the trains.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA KENNESAW - DEC 10

Kennesaw Parks & Recreation is partnering with the Kennesaw-Acworth Optimist Club to host an “all-you-careto-eat” pancake breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10 at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive.Attendees are encouraged to bring a camera; Two seating options are available: 8 to 9:15 a.m.; and 10 to 11:15 a.m. Advance tickets are only $6 per person, and can be purchased online at www. kennesaw-ga.gov/parks-andrecreation or at the Ben Robertson Community Center.

Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $8 per person (based on availability, space is limited). Children two (2) years of age and under do not need a ticket; however, they must sit on an adult’s lap. For additional information, call Kennesaw Parks & Recreation at (770) 422-9714.

Holiday Tours!!

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Polar Express Adventure -December 10

Explore the magical world of the Polar Express at the Southern Museum’s Polar Express Adventure event Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 2:30pm to 7:00pm!

Immerse yourself in the classic story told throughout the museum, with vignettes highlighting plot and This ad wasthecreated based on information you have provided us. Due to interactive performers bringing the time constraints and the need to meet our publication date, we can only make story to life. Start your adventure by punchingcorrections your ticketto alongside spelling, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. the historic Again Generalbecause locomotive, all constraints, a second proof of any changes made will of time decked out for the holiday season! not be Santa’s resubmitted for your approval.

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Please call 770-851-5469 Experience the high point of the story and the highlight of the event or emailby corrections to brightnews@aol.com with a theatrical performance the British Academy of Performing Arts dancers and performers that culminates in a visit from the big guy himself…Santa Claus! The BAPA performances will take place every 30 minutes. There will be readings of The Polar Express book between performances.

Get into costume with the performers – everyone is welcome to attend in their fuzziest PJs, just like in the story! Be sure to visit the Museum Gift Shop for special merchandise only available during the holiday season!

Pre-sale tickets are available online at SouthernMuseum.org/tickets. Get $1 off event pre-sale tickets only using coupon code “BRIGHTSIDE” at checkout! Regular admission tickets purchased at the event are $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors (60+), $5.50 for children (4-12), and FREE for children 3 and under. This event is FREE for Museum members.

Call 770-427-2117 ext. 3058 for more information, and visit SouthernMuseum.org for event details.

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You do not want to miss this luncheon as we discuss the success of 2016 and give highlights of what we have in store for 2017. Luncheon will be held at noon, at the Radisson Atlanta NW Hotel, 1775 Parkway Place SE, Marietta, GA 30076.

Join us from 10:30-11:30am for Connections, Coffee and Conversations in the Lobby area and to meet our City Departments. Please join us as our special guest @ $15 per person for first time guest. For more details and to register, visit www. mariettabusiness.biz

Home for the Holidays Our holiday tradition is back! We usher in the holiday season with Pebblebrook High School and your favorite Cobb County artists coming home for the holidays. Hear the winter classics and watch these dazzling performers in a musical revue; a perfect way to begin the yuletide festivities. Santa Claus is definitely comin’ to town…you might actually catch him at the show! Showtimes at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy, Marietta are December 16 & 17 at 8PM and December 18 at 3PM! Tickets available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.com or for more information call our box office at 770528-8490.

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WE ARE STILL HAVING A DROUGHT

The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Metro Water District) is urging residents and businesses to conserve water and follow the outdoor watering restrictions required under the state’s “Level 2” drought response, which was declared today by the Director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Under the Level 2 drought response, outdoor watering of lawns, gardens and trees is limited to the hours of 4 pm to 10 am a maximum of twice a week (even addresses and sites with no numbered address on Wednesday and Saturday, and odd addresses on Thursday and Sunday).

The Level 2 drought response prohibits a number of outdoor watering activities, including: Washing hard surfaces such as streets and sidewalks. Water for ornamental purposes, such as fountains. The use of fire hydrants, except for firefighting and public safety. Non-commercial washing of vehicles. Non-commercial pressure washing. Fundraising car washes.

However, the following water uses are allowed any time, when needed: Irrigation of personal food gardens Irrigation of new and replanted seed, or turf, in landscapes for a period of 30 days following installation.

Watering with drip irrigation or soaker hose. Hand watering, including watering cans and hoses with auto shut-off nozzles. Use of water withdrawn from private water wells

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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 provide. Please contact Laura’s Piano School at 678-207-8790. Visit our website at www. lauraspianoschool.us

IN HOME CARE FOR YOUR PET

Paws Prefer Home provides in-home care services for your all of your pets needs while you are away. Professional, Licensed and Insured with complete background check.

FB/Paws Prefer Home. Call to book your reservation: 770-362-8604.

JOB FAIR

Axcess Staffing Services is hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 9 am til 6 pm at the Holiday Inn Express at 2485 George Busbee Parkway. Kennesaw. Hiring for Warehouse Associates in Kennesaw - all three shifts. Open to everyone looking for a job. north cobb civitan CLUB

The North Cobb Civitan Club meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 11:30am at Diner Bakery Company, located at 3150 North Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw, Ga. 30152. Civitan focuses on children with special needs and North Cobb Civitan also serves the cities of Kennesaw and Acworth at community events. Each meeting features an inspiring speaker. Call Penny Warren for additional information at (770) 823-2606 or ssw516@hotmail.com.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS GA 0343 meets Monday nights at First Baptist Church of Kennesaw. The church is located at 2958 N Main Street (upper level).

Weigh in between 6-6:45pm. The meeting starts at 7pm. First meeting is free. Come make friends as we lose weight together!

DAVE RAMSEY COURSE

Our new church Marietta Community church is starting a new Dave Ramsey Course January 8, 2017.Classes are 1 ½ hours each plus discussions.

Classes will be held at 1349 Old Hgway 41 Ste 125, Marietta,30060. Contact Lynn Viars (4048822-4328) rviars@yahoo.com or leepence1877@ comcast net (678-354-9353).

Additional information on Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University can be found at www. daveramsey.com/fpu

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Regency Hospice is in immediate need of office volunteers and/or direct patient care.

Hold a hand, read a book, play music, cards or games or offer caregivers some respite, or help in our Kennesaw Office. Contact Leslie Botko at 770.529.8155. Kennesaw. Background screen, drug & TB testing & CPR training provided.

ASSURED HOSPICE CARE

needs volunteers to provide companionship or stay with patients while a family member runs an errand or goes to the grocery store. Training is provided. If you have 2-4 hours a week or month to care for others, please call us at Assured Hospice Care at 770-387-9578. (SL#028-0299-H).

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KENNESAW FLORIST & COOKIES CELEBRATE Offer expires 12-31-16 Homecoming Corsage PROOF ELEVEN YEARS Michael and Sharon Altomare, owners of Kennesaw Florist and Cookies, celebrated Call 770-422-1674 or Come In! their eleventh year in business with a traditional ribbon cutting to kick off the next eleven Call Carol 770-851-5469 2724 Summersat Street • Kennesaw • 30144 years in business. We asked Sharon if she would share her thoughts with the Bright Side www.kennesawflorist.com readers. Sharon wrote: We take pride in our family owned & operated business. We have over 30 years experience in the floral business and are ranked in the top 500 of all Teleflora florists in the country.

We’ve been in the same downtown Kennesaw location for over 35 years and our family has owned the shop for 11 years.

We sell a variety of items specializing in fresh flowers, fresh green & blooming plants, bridal flowers, prom, sympathy flowers etc. We also have gift items available such as custom collegiate soldiers, custom collegiate Christmas trees & wreaths and of course our sweet treats like freshly made cookies & truffles.

Since we are a very small operation with only 6 total employees, we rely on teamwork to provide the best possible services for our customers. Not only is our business in Kennesaw but we have lived here for 35 years ourselves. We care so much because our customers & recipients are right here in our local community. They are our neighbors & friends!

Stop by their store located at 2724 Summers St., Kennesaw. Many of the items are hand made by Michael, Sharon and the staff.

Pictured: l-r Miranda Jones,Kim Plumley, Michael Altomare Sharon Altomare, Owner, Kennesaw Mayor, Derek Easterling, Jennifer & D.J. Messer, Diane McManus, Tracey Viars.

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when fine dining is right here at Gabriel’s) or a family celebration. Gabriel’s is located at 4271 Southside Drive, Acworth. Of course, you don’t want to skip a delicious dessert that Johnny Gabriel is so famous for. Call 470-891-5969.

CORE BODYWORKS

The staff at the Bright Side welcomes Lisa Browning and her studio, Core Bodyworks.

Core Bodyworks and Lisa Browning have been providing health care, fitness training and therapy for over 25 years. All of the instructors at the studio are committed to their studies as well as to your health, wellness and goals.

Core Bodyworks holds weekly classes in Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi, private sessions and personal training in all disciplines as well as personal fitness training sessions. The studio is located at 4358 A Southside Dr., Acworth.

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• Osteoporosis Risk Assessment Deputy Chief ADA Jason Saliba, who chiefly prosecutes narcotics crimes brought by Screening Dates the Marietta-Cobb-Smyrna task force, speaks on drug enforcement, asset forfeiture and the Marietta - Dec 14th pros and cons of Body Worn Cameras. He has recently participated in several events aimed Kennesaw - Jan 13th PowDer sPrings - Jan 31st at combating the rising heroin epidemic.

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Kennesaw has received another impressive recognition! Personal finance website WalletHub which produces surveys ranking “best” and “worst” on varying topics analyzed the nation’s best small cities (the 1,268 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000) across five key dimensions: affordability, economic health, education & health, quality of life, and safety. Cities were grouped in percentiles, so a 90th percentile or above represents the top 10% percent of small cities in America. Kennesaw ranked in the 91st percentile and was the highest ranked small city in Georgia! See the full report at wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-small-citiesto-live-in/.

Roadwork continues on Dallas Street.

If you are doing business at City Hall, J.O. Stephenson Ave is closed to through traffic but remains open down to the City Hall side parking lot. A limited number of parking spaces are available and exit is via Watts Drive. Another option is to use Watts Drive, park in the public parking at Revival on Main, and walk around to the front of the building.

Expect road closures through the six-month duration of the construction project; maps indicating the expected closures by month can be accessed on the city website by using the Road Condition Alerts Tab. On Saturday, December 10, the Kennesaw-Acworth Optimist Club will host a pancake breakfast and photo op with Santa.

Two seating options are available at 8 and 10 am. Details are at kennesaw-ga.gov/parksand-recreation. Also on December 10, Santa Claus comes back to town for the Southern Museum’s Polar Express Adventure from 2:30 – 7 pm. The Museum will be transformed into a winter wonderland with holidaythemed model train layouts, various arts and crafts, and elves hard at work preparing for Christmas deliveries. For more information, call 770-427-2117 ext. 3058 or email events@ southernmuseum.org.

For the 39th year, the Kennesaw Police Department will be helping less fortunate families in our community through the Jerry Worthan Memorial Christmas Fund.

Donations of food or new toys can be dropped off any time at the City Jail or the Community Center. Monetary donations will be accepted by the Kennesaw Police Department or can be mailed to 2539 J.O. Stephenson Ave, Kennesaw, GA 390144, Attn: Officer Scott Luther. If you know of a Kennesaw family in need, have them contact Melanie in the Police Department at 770-429-4532.

City Manager Jeff Drobney and the city’s 200+ employees ask that everyone stay safe during holiday travels, have a blessed and Merry Christmas, and a healthy and successful New Year.

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.

The December luncheon will be held on Tuesday, December 13 where they will introduce the 2016 KBA Business of the Year and the 2016 KBA Member of the Year! To make a reservation, call 770-423-1330 or visit www.kennesawbusiness.org.

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More than 200 business leaders and elected officials joined the Council for Quality Growth and regional Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens for the 7th annual CID Reception on Nov. 16. During the reception, Governor Roy Barnes and Senator Johnny Isakson were honored with the first John Williams CID Leadership Award for their contribution to the development of CIDs throughout the state and region.

“CIDs have been incredible engines of growth and development around the Atlanta area,” said Council for Quality Growth President Michael Paris. We are delighted to honor Governor Barnes and Senator Isakson for their vision and leadership in seeing the value in and passing legislation to support CID development more than 30 years ago.”

“We have made great strides in this region, but this is the largest region in the world that doesn’t have a unified transportation system. We have to have it,” said Governor Roy Barnes in his acceptance speech.

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By Amy Carrier, President, WellStar Cobb Hospital Families across Cobb took turns around the dining table, sharing in the spirit of Thanksgiving. This holiday is one of my favorites as it encourages us to look at our lives, homes and community through a lens of appreciation – which has added health benefits.

Not only does it lift up those around us, but having an attitude of gratitude is good for us!

We reduce our stress and anxiety, keep our hearts healthy and boost our general feeling of happiness.

As we move into the holidays, I’m particularly thankful for our WellStar Cobb Hospital team. I’m thankful for the many nurses, physicians, technologists, food and nutrition and environmental services professionals that work through the holidays to ensure our community can count on WellStar Cobb Hospital for care 24 hours a day, every day, including holidays.

I’m thankful for the families of these passionate caregivers for supporting their commitment to world-class care.

What does world-class healthcare mean exactly? It’s a combination of providing the right care by the right people at the right time. It means delivering on our promise to be there for each and every member of the community whenever we are needed. It means striving every day to achieve the highest quality of care and the best patient experience.

I’m proud to celebrate a year of service to our community through my role at WellStar and I’m excited to renew my commitment to deliver world-class care. I’m thankful to our community for the privilege of caring for you and I’m grateful for the many in our community who voluntarily support our hospital through volunteer work, service on our boards and in the spirit of community partnership.

From WellStar Cobb Hospital, best wishes to each of you for healthy and happy holidays.

PICTURED ABOVE In November,WellStar Cobb Hospital recognized and honored veteran team members, patients and community members for their selfless service. Pictured l-r: Narayan Sengupta, historian; Kevin Rhodeback, hospital director of Service Excellence; Raymond Coffman, hospital chaplain; Lee Temple, hospital volunteer and veteran; Amy Carrier, hospital president; and Quentin Watson, hospital senior HR consultant.

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LISA BROWNING, CORE BODYWORKS There are different types of yoga, and there are also different styles. The different types are, usually experienced or studied by people that study and teach yoga. Although there are more, two types are: Karma Yoga, which is the yoga of service, or Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion. Hatha Yoga is the practice of physical postures. The difference in styles is probably what you’d like to know before joining a class.

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A few more of the many styles that you may see are: Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, Pre Post-natal Yoga. . Read descriptions of classes on sites and in printed material to learn EXPIRATION DATE and more than the title might reveal. The descriptions should help you choose a class in which, you’ll be comfortable with the approach and content.

A teacher of mine, along my yoga journey really impressed upon me that we should feel “good, balanced” at the end of a yoga class. This is very different for each person, due to many factors, age being only one of them. We try to stress that you, more than perform, become aware during Yoga classes, allowing yourself to get stronger, and more flexible in mind and body.

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We’re all given ideas at birth with the ability to change the world. You have talent and ability but the two can’t come in to the equation unless you apply the effort or take action. It’s going to take time for you to achieve great things and that is necessary. Without time, you can’t reflect on the things that you’ve learned on the way. More importantly without time, you can experience living. The fear of failing is inevitable, yet you must accept it for what it is. Taking action also means taking risks.

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There’s no need to wait for circumstances to be ideal or what you currently have going on in your life. All that matters is doing what you can, where you are, with what you have. Don’t fall into the trap of needing abundance in resources to achieve your dreams. If you can do a lot with a little, just imagine what you can do when you get a lot? Let your limitations be your advantage and open your mind up to possibilities.

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Christmas can be a very stressful time of year. For many the Christmas holiday period is a mass of complex social interactions with family or relatives, some of whom you may rather not see. There could well be expectations, or at least perceived expectations, to create a ‘wonderful Christmas’ with presents and perhaps the most important meal of the year. Some people rate Christmas as being more stressful than divorce or being burgled. Don’t let the festive season get you down: follow the tips and advice you find here, relax and enjoy yourself. Step One: Plan Ahead, Step Two: Shop Online and Shop Local, Step Three: Know When to Stop.

Keep Calm: Play some relaxing music, perhaps seasonal carols, and burn some scented candles, incense or aromatherapy oil. Take a relaxing hot bath to unwind.

Practice Breathing: When we’re stressed our heart beat increases and our breathing shallows, it’s all part of the fight or flight reaction. Work on reversing this process and take time to breathe deeply. Breathe in deeply through your nose, hold for 15 or 20 seconds and then breathe slowly out through your mouth, repeat for a few minutes to instantly help reduce stressful feelings.

Have a ‘Great Escape’ Plan: It’s a good idea to have some pre-planned excuses to escape from proceedings if they get too stressful. Be imaginative and use things such as leaving the room to make a phone-call to a friend or perhaps checking on a neighbor. Just by having planned a couple of escape routes you’ll probably feel less stressed anyway but actually leaving the situation, even for 10 minutes, will help clear your mind and relax you.

Make Time for Exercise: Christmas is, for many, a time of excessive eating and drinking and exercise can be easily overlooked. Diets are particularly popular in January! Exercise is a great way to reduce stress as it burns off hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline and helps produce mood-enhancing endorphins. Try going for a walk after dinner as the fresh air and exercise will lift your mood and make you feel better.

Avoid Excessive Alcohol: Avoid excessive alcohol as it dehydrates your body and makes your liver work overtime to process it. Drink as much water or juice as alcohol as this will help you to stay hydrated, feel better and therefore cope better with stressful situations.

Have Fun: Remember it’s your Christmas too so try to relax and have fun, laugh and be merry. If you do find others around you difficult then try to rise above the situation. If things don’t go to plan try not to worry too much, instead laugh about them and make them into fun memories that you can talk about during Christmases to come. “Remember that time Mom set fire to the sprouts!”.

Have a great, stress-free, Christmas!

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The Acworth Police Department invites our community to help make Christmas just a little brighter for those families that are less fortunate. The officers provide two ways to give back. You might want to pick up an ornament tag from the Cop Tree that sits in the Acworth Police Department lobby. It is adorned with gift wishes for a family in our community.

The Police Department is also conducting a toy and clothing drive. They need new toys for children ages birth through high school (and don’t forget these teenagers). In addition they are accepting new clothing which include could include: jackets, mittens, scarfs, socks, underwear, toiletries, and more.

The Toy and Clothing Drive will culminate with the Christmas Shop on December 16.

The toys/ clothes and miscellaneous items donated, are used for the Christmas Shop Families are invited to come and browse and pick a few items for each child in their family.

Donation bins for the toys and clothing are located at the Acworth Police Department, Center Street Tavern, Henrys, and Gabriels at the Old Mill. Acworth Policewoman, Corporal Youlanda Leverette is the contact for this program. If you have any questions, send her an email at yleverette@acworth.org or drop by the lobby of the Police Department. The Department is located at 4440 Acworth Industrial Dr NW, Acworth, GA 30101 Phone: (770) 974-1232

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TOMMY ALLEGOOD The holiday season in Acworth is truly special! We deck the streets with garland, lights, and boast some of the most beautiful window displays around. Our merchants stock up on amazing gifts for the holiday season and we encourage you to support them by “shopping small”. Avoid the DATE crowds at the mall and imagine shopping for the holidays in quaint little shops with the smell of cinnamon in the air and a friendly face behind every counter! The city is filled with such a warm feeling, you will be thanking yourself for taking the opportunity to enjoy it.

While visiting Acworth, you will also want to check out Main Street Gallery in our historic downtown. The gallery will be hosting an exhibit called “Small Works Show and Holiday Artist Market” that includes over 30 local artists. The exhibit will feature lots of affordable arts and crafts that would make the perfect holiday gift for your loved ones. The show will run through December 23. For more information, visit www.acworthculturalarts.org.

If you aren’t shopping, there will still be plenty for you to do this December in Acworth.

Christmas in Acworth will be taking place on Saturday, December 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Santa will be at the Depot for pictures both days, free of charge. Make sure to bring your own camera, as there will not be a photographer on site. On December 10, there will be free horse and carriage rides departing from the same Plaza. Don’t forget to take a stroll down to Frana Brown and see the annual Festival of Trees!

Each year, the city celebrates Hanukkah with a Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the corner of Main Street and Cowan Road. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, December 28, the fifth night of Hanukkah. Rabbi Zalman Charytan from the Chabad Jewish Center will officiate the lighting. We are proud to host this ceremony and celebrate the diversity within our community!

In Acworth, our seniors got groove! We strive to offer an abundance of senior classes and activities in our community and we do not disappoint! The self-proclaimed “Seniors Got Groove” group will be taking an overnight trip this December to Asheville, North Carolina.

The four day getaway will include holiday festivities at the Biltmore House, Omni Grove Park Inn, Antler Hill Village, and more! Make sure to check the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department’s website for all future trips and classes that you might want to take part in!

As always, for more information on any of these projects, events and 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.

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RAISING FUNDS FOR A PTSD SERVICE DOG

Mario Campisano is a member of the Post 304 in Acworth Georgia, and one of the projects that the Post sponsors is a PTSD fund-raiser to train service dogs for our service members who suffer from PTSD. These service dogs provide hope and the ability for the soldiers to lead a normal life.

Most of you have heard about the 22 a day, and for those of you who have not, 22 soldiers a day take their lives due to PTSD. It saddens Mario that this goes on and he really struggles every time he hears that another one of our heroes took their own life.

Because of this project at Post 304, Mario decided to start a fund raiser to raise money to support this effort. Using his love of running as his base, Mario’s initial goal was to raise $100 for each mile he ran, so in the end, the total would be $600 for a 10K run. With the help of social media, he was able to raise the $600 in about one week, so he decided to raise the amount to $1,500, which took about three weeks to raise. Because of the response he received, he finally set a goal of $6,000, which at the time, was the cost to train a single dog.

Mario is happy to report that he completed the 2015 Peachtree Road Race in about 55 minutes, and a few weeks after the race, was able to raise the $6,000 for the service dog.

Paws Be Good, www.pawsbegood.com, is the organization we work with to train these dogs. Paws Be Good rescues dogs from shelters and trains them for our veterans. Because of the relationship we have with Paws Be Good, they have been able to reduce the fees to train the service dogs, which allows us to support more veterans!!

Mario is happy to report, we have raised close to $10,000 for this effort. If you are interested in supporting this cause, you may do so by sharing this on all your social media outlets, and if possible, making a contribution.

Please make your tax deductible checks to, “American Legion Post 304”. Checks can be mailed to following address: Mario Campisano, PO Box 2133, Kennesaw, GA 30156. Mario will personally deliver these checks to the American Legion Post 304 and he will also send a thank you letter with 501c information for your tax deduction.

Pictured above l-r: Past Post Commander, Ron Asby, Veteran Scott Siegel with his dog, Lucy, Mario Campisano, Post Commander, Bob Kozora.

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Allatoona HS EARNS STATE TITLE -6A

Regional 6A One-Act Play Championship The Allatoona High School Theatre Department wins the 2016-17 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Regional 6A One-Act Play Title on Saturday, October 29, at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, with the moving performance of the play The Miracle Worker by William Gibson. The play is a dramatic story of the life of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan. The cast and crew compete for the 2016-17 One-Act Play State Championship this upcoming Saturday, November 12, at Veterans High School in Kathleen, Georgia.

For the Regional Award, a cast and crew of 18 Allatoona High School students instructed

by Theatre Director Traci Kemp, took the stage to compete against seven other Georgia high schools in the GHSA 6A Region. The students performed the 55-minute play and were scored

by GHSA judges in the areas of ensemble, listening and response, individual characterizations, vocal interpretation, movement, overall effect, composition and interpretation and rhythm and tempo.

“We are honored to have been named Regional One-Act Champions for the third consecutive year” said Kemp. “We are hoping to bring home the State Title again this year with our performance in Kathleen, Georgia.”

Allatoona High School Seniors Molly Layne and Alexis Watson along with Junior Nicole Frothingham were also recognized with individual awards at the competition. Layne was named Regional All-Star Cast member for her portrayal of Kate Keller; Watson was named Regional Best Actress for her role as Helen Keller; and Frothingham was honored as Regional Best Supporting Actress for her part as Annie Sullivan

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This year the food will be collected for the Shiloh United MethodistChurch food bank. The food bank has provided food to families in need that live in the community for several years.

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The board members for this year are Chief Bill Westenberger, Deputy Chief Barbara Tolbert, Officer Scott Luther - C.O.P.S. Director/Treasurer, and honorary members Dianne Worthan (Jerry Worthan’s widow) and Wendy Cunningham (Jerry Worthan’s daughter) The ladies are pictured above with Santa..

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Kennesaw Mountain High School’s Drama Department placed first in the State One-act Play Competition in Warner Robins Saturday, November 12 in the new 7A classification.The new 7A class is compiled of the state’s largest 44 high schools.

Kennesaw Mountain presented the heart-warming comedy, The Boys New Door, by Tom Griffin after winning their 3 – 7A region beating Hillgrove, North Cobb, McEachern, and North Paulding for the opportunity to advance to the state competition. At the state level, KMHS faced Milton (second), Archer (third), and Norcross (fourth), Lowndes County, Newnan, Etowah, and Mill Creek.

The play tells the story of four mentally challenged men who lived together and the emotional toll that it takes on their caretaker. It sounds serious, and it does have dramatic moments, but there is also many comical scenes as well.

At the region competition, senior Matt de Leon received Region Best Actor while senior Landon Ebuna, and junior, Carson Colenbaugh were selected to the Region All-Star Cast.

At the state competition, KMHS received a standing ovation and praise from the three judges.

Director, Coy Dunn said. “I am extremely proud of this group. They have worked hard and continuous improved week after week. They are a very talented group of actors, but they are also an awesome group of young people. It’s been a lot of fun getting to work with them.”

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KSU’s Continuing Education Open House Set for Jan. 11

Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves in some way. According to a study by the Opinion Corporation of Princeton, of those who do set resolutions, 47 percent are related to self-improvement or education. Melissa Amavisca, KSU continuing education graduate is one who set a goal and continued to move forward with her education. Today, Amavisca is making a daily impact in the rapidly expanding healthcare field with the certificates she earned at KSU’s Continuing Education. Her drive and determination didn’t stop there.

After completing each certificate training course, Amavisca successfully passed the state and national exams for each program. She also acquired a Certified Patient Care Technician certification to boost her résumé.

“I was interested in the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) program at first because I wanted to work in a nursing home to gain some experience,” Amavisca said. “I took the CNA program with no intent of taking anything else, but I fell in love with KSU’s College of Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) and the staff,” she said. “I came back and took Phlebotomy Technician and EKG Technician.”

With 12 classroom-based professional certificate programs and more than 25 onlinebased programs in health care training, CCPE offers prospective students several paths to a successful career at a fraction of the time and cost of similar programs. The Open House, held at the KSU Center on Jan.11 from 6 to 9 p.m., will feature interactive, information sessions exploring professional certificate programs from Medical Assisting to Certified Nursing Assistant to Phlebotomy Technician and Health Coach. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and speak with instructors and graduates to discuss programs and career options.

Additionally, a 10 percent discount coupon will be given to all Open House attendees.

Highlighted healthcare programs at the Open House include:

Certified Nursing Assistant Medical Office Assistant Health Coach Personal Trainer Medical Assisting Pharmacy Technician Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Phlebotomy Technician Medical Interpreter EKG Technician Registration for the free event is encouraged and can be completed at ccpe.kennesaw.edu or by calling 470-578-6765. Financial aid advisers will be available to discuss payment plans, VA Education Benefits, WIOA and more. Scholarships are available for select programs.

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Christmas Toys for Our Local Service Men and Women

THE THINK MELISSA TEAM is collecting toys and gift cards to support our local military families through The Georgia National Guard Family Program Office. Thank you in advance for your contributions and making this an amazing Christmas for these well deserving families, who sacrifice for us all.

Please help spread the word.

The donation deadline is 12/14/16.

With all the financial cutbacks, we are seeing more and more of our Service Members and Families struggling to make ends meet. Now more than ever we are really relying on volunteers and your kind donations. The Christmas Assistance Program is designed to be a supplemental program for Service Members that are struggling financially (due to unemployment, underemployment, illness, wounded or a single parent, etc.) and are not able to provide for their children. Those in need may be deployed, have recently returned from overseas, are classified as a wounded warrior or are a traditional National Guardsman.

You can deliver your donations (UNWRAPPED PLEASE) to my office (Atlanta Communities, 3405 Dallas Hwy #720, Marietta, GA 30064 – Attention Melissa Krudwig) in Marietta; to BounceU, 1634 Cobb International Blvd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152; AquaTots, 2655 Cobb Pkwy NW Suite 102, Kennesaw, GA 30152; or contact me to coordinate another option at 770-310-3269 (M) or Melissa@ThinkMelissa.com.

We thank you in advance for your willingness to help our Men and Woman who selflessly serve our county. All the Best, Melissa, Angie, Kristie, and Kim.

A WONDERFUL TIME TO LIVE IN KENNESAW

BY DEREK EASTERLING, KENNESAW MAYOR

What a wonderful time to live in Kennesaw and what a wonderful season is upon us! Yes, Thanksgiving Day and the turkey leftover dishes of 2016 are mere memories and we’re moving forward to the Christmas Season. Our December calendars are filled with a multitude of holiday events from choral concerts to tree lightings, from Christmas plays to ballet productions, and of course, destination and online shopping trips for the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

In the middle of all of the activity, I urge each of you to take time to reflect on this year and how far we have come together as a community. The City is engaged in a multitude of road improvement projects, business development efforts, and numerous quality of life projects all in an effort to engage, encourage, and support your family. This past year, Kennesaw achieved accolades for being a “safest place to live city in Georgia” and a “top 10-percent small city to live” in the United States. These achievements are a direct reflection of you and your level of commitment and participation within the community – congratulations!

Recently, the City kicked-off the Comprehensive Plan Review. The comprehensive planning process determines goals and aspirations in terms of community development. The outcome of this process is the Comprehensive Plan which dictates public policy regarding transportation, utilities, land use, recreation, and housing. It presents a vision for the future, with long-range goals and objectives for all activities affecting local government. For next year, will you take an active role in shaping the story of Kennesaw?

Pray about what role you will have in these efforts and I look forward to speaking with you about your ideas.

May God continue to bless you and your family during this Christmas Season and throughout 2017!

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The North Cobb Civitan Club, as part of their Law Enforcement Appreciation Lunch, honored Lt Col Sonya Allen of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office.

“North Cobb Civitan’s wishes to give a sincere ‘thank you’ for your duty and service to the community,” North Cobb Civitan Club President Laura Strausberger said.

Lt. Colonel Sonya Allen has been employed with the Sheriff’s Office since 1992. Being a native of Cobb County, she graduated from Sprayberry High School in 1987. She then went on to obtain a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from the University of West Georgia in 1991. In 1999, Lt Colonel Allen received her Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Throughout her career at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, she has been assigned to Detention, Marietta/Cobb/Smyrna Narcotics Unit, Field Operations, Fugitive, Court Services, Criminal Investigations Unit, Inspectional Services and the Administrative Division where she currently holds the role of Assistant Division Commander. Lt. Colonel Allen currently lives in Cobb County and has one child who attends school in the North West Cobb area.** The North Cobb Civitan Annual Police Officer Appreciation Day is a celebration of law enforcement and the invaluable role officers play in our communities and to honor those who put their lives in danger and express our gratitude for law enforcement officials’ courageous endeavors to serve and protect their community. **Cited from the Cobb Sheriff’s Office website: www.cobbsheriff.org/major-sonyaallen/

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PHONE NUMBER took 2nd place honor on the boater side with 2 fish that went 3.03 lbs. Bill Scearce wins again on the Co-Angler side with 3 fish for 5.14 lbs and Please send changes by email PRICES CORREC Co-Angler Sammy Young took Big Fish Honors Tai Chi, a gentle exercise, is also a with a 3.11 lb largemouth bass. Congrats to this or call 770-851-5469 SPELLING month winners. very effective martial art. Starts Next Month we fish Lake Carters. Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook.

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Where were you in 1972? Perhaps not even born yet? Maybe still in school? In 1972, COME LEARN TAI CHI President Nixon opened trade with China. Rather hard to believe that there was a time in our history when there was nothing in this country that said, “Made in China.” Each night, • Breathing Techniques after the news, we were treated to a part of Chinese culture that many had never seen, and one night Tai Chi was featured. To my amazement, I watched these chubby old men throw • Better Balance around young, strong men like it was nothing and I said, “I gotta learn this.” And I did, by studying Tai Chi for over 40 years. Most people know Tai Chi as a soft, flowing, gentle • Relaxation, Stress Reduction exercise for the over 50 group that has been earmarked for lowering blood pressure, relief of arthritis pain, fall prevention, and a host of other so-called modern medical miracles.

This ad was created based on information you have provided •us.Tai DueChi to Self-Defense Principles Very few are aware that Tai Chi was once a very deadly martial art and a means of survival time King constraints on the battlefield. Tai Chi as a martial art dates to 1000 BC, about the time David and wasthe need to meet our publication date, we can only ADVERTISER - PLEA make corrections establishing a kingdom in Jerusalem and, too, was trying to survive on the battlefield. to spelling, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time.

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From The Bleachers

RAY BAKER, PITCHING COACH We all have heard it no matter if you are in the stands or in the dugout, on the sidelines, that voice of instruction, that voice of involvement. On the surface, that is a very innocent statement and the intent is to be helpful. What am I talking about, the dad coaching from the bleachers. I see it or I should say I hear it quite often, we all do, every game. It doesn’t matter if it’s recreation sports or high school the dad giving their kid advice, coaching from the stands.

Here’s the problem with that. Many times more often than not, the dad is given his opinion, his advice at the same time the coach is trying to give instruction or give the player information. When this happens, too many voices are being heard and the player hears many times what the dad is saying and misses out on a key piece of information the coach is telling them. I get the enthusiasm; I get looking out for the best interest for your kid, but be respectful of the position of the coach. I’ve been around many parents that have a lot of knowledge of the game of baseball, knows the game, and knows how to coach. Every one of them knows when to pipe in and when not to be vocal. They truly know the game. They have a feel for the game. They know what they are saying, when to say it and what they are doing. They also know who the coach of the team is.

I get you want and many times feel you know what is best for your child. I see it so many times with pitchers, with the quarterback, in basketball, the dad insist on their kid to look at them as they are coming off the field or court for their instruction. One of the many problems with it is the player’s mind is getting too cluttered with information and their instincts are not allowed to take over so they can perform at the highest level. So dads, know your role and allow your child’s abilities to come through during the game.

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Trenton Harrison, of Acworth, has signed a Letter of Intent with Georgia Highlands College to continue his baseball career. Trent is currently a senior at Woodland High School in Bartow County and spent much of his youth playing recreational baseball out of Acworth Baseball Association before moving on to travel baseball. The last few seasons have been spent playing for Team RBI based out of Acworth, coached by Chris Halyard. Congratulations, Trent! Pictured with Trent, are his parents: Jody and Daisy Harrison, sister, Kaylee and Georgia Highlands Head Coach Dash O’Neill.

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Each year the Modern Day Warrior Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding martial artist between the ages of 12-20 who demonstrates the true spirit of martial arts in the both the training room and in the community. This year we are very proud to announce that we will have 2 recipients of this honor. In the 14 years that we have celebrated BOK, we have only had 2 previous years in which we recognized 2 honorees. 14 years ago during the first annual BOK we honored the accomplishments of Justine Bowman and Alex Glass and in 2013 we honored the accomplishments of Xandy Edwards and Staci Thomas.

This year we honor 2 special artists who are alike in many ways! Before I call them up, Monday, Thursday, Friday I would like to tell you some things they have in common: • They were both Black Belts and have participated in the BOK for several years! Over 10:00-11:15 9 years each!

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Helen Brady If some of you haven’t guessed by now, the winners of the 2016 Modern Day Warrior Acworth, 30101 Awards go to Miss Meena Edwards and Miss Olivia Gunderson! Now Meena & Olivia do www.50plusyogakennesaw.com Gift Certificates Available have some unique differences as well. In addition to Martial Arts, Meena is a competitive cheerleader and diver and Olivia participates in choir and enjoys fitness classes with her mother.

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ETO Martial Arts and Fitness held its annual Instructor Staff and Demo Team Awards Banquet on Friday evening November 18 at their DoJang located in down town Kennesaw.

The evening was a special celebration of food, entertainment, slide show and awards. The ETO team has had a tremendous year and has been blessed with great support from family or email and friends. Hats off to a WONDERFUL team of instructors and performers! ETO honorees include: Faith Burns, Zepplin Clark, Reilly Cook, Josh Donaldson, Urban Donahue, Meena Edwards, Xandy Edwards, Matthew Gilliam, Rob Gilliam, Molly Henkes, Matthew Korpi, Kevin Krantz, Allison Lotempio, Marco Mancuso, Sanjana Sharma, Staci Thomas, Suchitha Vanguri, Luke Winters and Kaitlyn Winters For more information on ETO, check out www. eto.bz or call 770-528-9821. GO ETO!

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Intent to play softball at The University of South Alabama. Pictured at right:(back row, l-r) NCHS Asst. Softball Coach Sara Poteat, Community Coach Marty Elder, NCHS Athletic Director Jared Noblet, (front row, l-r) NCHS Head Softball Coach Jobeth Weaver, Iman, and mother Farida Muhammed. We wish her the best of luck.

Jenna Woodruff NCHS volleyball standout Jenna Woodruff has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball at Emmanuel College.

Pictured at left (back row, l-r) brother Sean Woodruff, NCHS Volleyball Coach Stephen Sansing, NCHS Athletic Director Jared Noblet, (front row, l-r) mother Lisa Ashmeade, Jenna, and sister Kaitlyn Woodruff. We wish her the best of luck.

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Nash Johnson NCHS lacrosse standout Nash Johnson has signed a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at Tusculum College. Pictured at left: (back row, l-r) NCHS Lacrosse Coach John Almy, NCHS Athletic Director Jared Noblet, (front row, l-r) brother Nick Johnson, Nash, and mother Tracey Ray. We wish him the best of luck.

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The Allatoona High School Cheerleading Program is proud to announce our upcoming Parent’s Day Out event scheduled for Sunday, December 11, 2016, at the Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta on Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw from 1:30pm to 5:30 p.m.

This fun-filled event for children ages 4 to 12 is sponsored by the AHS Basketball Cheerleaders and is a perfect time for faculty and staff to go Christmas shopping and get ready for the holiday season. For only $35 per child, the children will be entertained with games, crafts, gymnastics and pizza. Registration began on October 1…so don’t miss out on the limited spots! Registration and payment can be made online TODAY at www.ahsbucs. com/cheerleading.

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Over 40 Kell Football players showed up at 7:30am on Saturday December 3rd, (after getting home after 1:00am that morning from playing their final football game of the season), to shop with needy children for Christmas gifts for their loved ones as part of the “Shop with a Longhorn” program. The Kell Football team had a tremendous football season and made it all the way to the State 5A semi-finals on December 2nd. Congratulations team. Photo by: Steve Gates, Assistant Head Football Coach at Kell HS.

KENNESAW CHARTER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy (KCSMA) is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. KCSMA is a public charter school that uses a lottery system to determine the order in which students are granted admission. Lottery applications are due by January 31, 2017. You may complete an application online at www. kennesawcharter.com/enrollment.php. All applications submitted after the deadline are added to the waitlist in the order they are received by the enrollment office. All kindergarten students must be five years of age by September 1st and all first grade students must be six years of age by September 1st. Please know that Cobb County residency is a requirement to attend Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy. KCSMA will conduct an open forum lottery on campus on February 11, 2017 beginning at 10:00 a.m. If you would like more information or a tour of the school, please email: ckinsinger@kcsma.net or visit the school’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/KCSMA.

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KNOWING AND SEEING THE CHRIST CHILD AT CHRISTMAS!

Rev. Sam Storey, Columnist Oh, you say, had I been there at Bethlehem that night I would have seen; I would have understood; I would have known it was the Christ child. Would you?

There is one way of knowing: Ask yourself, what you have seen this Christmas Season?

When you watched the 6:00 news did you see chaos and strife, or did you see sheep without a shepherd.

When you went out to do your shopping did you see only hordes of people in the stores, or did you notice the worried expressions on some of their faces--worried because they are facing this Christmas without employment or enough money and they don’t know how they are going to make ends meet.

Ask yourself, what did you hear this Christmas Season?

Did you hear only the blast of music and carols, or did you hear the silent sighs of the lonely and the bereaved who may be dreading Christmas because it accentuates their loneliness.

And in the midst of the sounds of honking horns and people arguing over parking places, did you hear faint sounds of laughter coming from M.U.S.T. Ministries or Center for Family Resources or your Church missions projects because you furnished food and clothes and toys for families and children.

You see, so often what you see and what you hear is not dependent upon the event but upon you. If you did in fact hear the cry from the lonely, the laughter of poor children, if you saw the sheep without a shepherd, then, and only then, might you have noticed the events that took place in Bethlehem that night. If you lacked that spiritual seeing and hearing then you probably would have been with the 99% who were present but who saw or heard nothing out of the ordinary.

In the end perhaps one of our carols says it best: No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin. Where meek souls shall receive him still, the dear Christ enters in. Amen.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! (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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looking forward to their two Christmas Eve Services and live nativity at Kennesaw First Baptist Church on Christmas Eve. If you live close join us for Services 5:00 & 6:30 p.m.

Bring the kids by the pet the animals and see the live manger scene from 4:30-7 p.m. KFBC will hold a Worship Service at 11:00 am on Christmas Day. The church is located at 2958

COSTCO CARD TO THE RESCUE

by Carol Thompson, Bright Side Editor

“Oh, No! I can’t find my driver’s license” - says I, forty five minutes before we needed to leave for the airport. I had very carefully put it in my pocket to make it easier to get through security. Visions of remaining in Arizona for ever, flashed before my eyes as my daughter Heather and I tore through her house in hopes of finding it. NADA! Next best thing was to jump in the car and head to the airport, praying for a miracle.

Phoenix has an awesome transportation hotline. The gentleman who answered advised me to go to TSA Security check-in and explain that I had lost my license. He also advised me that TSA held the strings for me getting on or not getting on the airplane, so my attitude was paramount.

Reaching the TSA desk I was asked a littany of questions, “do you have any other Federal issued ID (no), do you have credit cards (yes), library card (no), utility bill (no), etc” after listing about six items that were acceptable (I even asked him if my Facebook page counted), he finally asked - well, do you have a COSTCO CARD, with your photo on it?.

“YES -YES - YES”, I was so excited.

“Show it to me”, he says. I whipped it out and handed it to him. He took one look and said “Yep that is you alright”.

However, merely having a COSTCO Card for identification did not absolve me from having a full body search (not offensive), or every piece of my luggage gone through (luckily I travel light). I passed and was allowed through security reaching my gate in plenty of time.

Once I caught my breath, I realized that losing your photo i.d. was not an uncommon occurrence (at least not at Sky Harbor, Phoenix, AZ), There were three other people in line with me for the same reason.

Editor’s note: My driver’s license has never shown up, it is like it dissolved into thin air. I do have my replacement license on the way.

Children’s Hanukkah Celebration Shabbat and more, Friday December 16

Friday, December 16th at 6:30pm, Congregation Ner Tamid will have a Special Children’s Holiday Shabbat for children 3-10 years old, followed at 7:30 by a traditional Shabbat service with childcare available for the little ones.

Bring the kids for a special FREE child oriented Hanukkah themed Shabbat Celebration.

They’ll enjoy storytime with Rabbi Prass, making sparkling menorahs, eating latkes and other fun holiday activities.

All are welcome, but please RSVP to events@mynertamid.org with your name, contact info and number of children, so we’ll have enough supplies and treats on hand.

Congregation Ner Tamid, 1349 Old Hwy 41,Suite 220, Marietta GA 30060. For more information about this event or the congregation, visit www.mynertamid.org call 678-2648575.

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