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Kennesaw Police Officer Graduates from FBI National Academy Program
Kennesaw Police Lieutenant Kevin Mitchell graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia on March 17. The Academy consisted of men and women from 48 states and included members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 25 international countries, three military organizations, and eight federal civilian organizations. FBI Director James Comey was the principal speaker at the ceremony. “It is a singular distinction to be selected to attend the Academy and Lt. Mitchell deserves congratulations for completing it,” said Chief Bill Westenberger. “It’s a great step in his professional development and will also be an excellent opportunity for the department to benefit from the knowledge he will share.” Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program, held at the FBI Academy, offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions. The program serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide. Training for the program is provided by the FBI Academy instructional staff, Special Agents, and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise. Pictured above is Chief Bill Westenberger (left) and Lieutentant Kevin Mitchell (right)
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The Kiwanis Club of Marietta and The Rotary Club of Marietta invite all members of the community to join them Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, for the Annual Community Sunrise Service at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. The Park is located at 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw, GA, 30152 and the service will be held from 7:00am until 8:00am. Lift your spirit in fellowship, celebration and praise as the sun rises over the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield! The Community Sunrise Service will be led by Eastside Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor, Dr. John D. Hull, accompanied by Eastside Baptist’s Musical Ensemble. The Salvation Army will be serving coffee and hot chocolate prior to the service. Attendees should bring their own chair or blanket for seating on the lawn in front of the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Visitor’s Center. Parking assistance and flashlight escorts will be available beginning at 6:00 a.m. to help attendees make their way to the service. Casual attire is welcome. Handicapped parking and drop off for guests who require assistance will be available.
To kick off the festivities – A PARADE – will start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22. The Parade features fabulous floats and proud marchers – more than 2,000 youngsters alone representing every sport association and school in the area, plus winners of many pageants along with bands fromAllatoona, Kell, Kennesaw Mountain, North Cobb High School, Sprayberry and the Home School Band “Make A Joyful Noise. The Parade will start at Adams Park and continue down Main Street through downtown Kennesaw. There is still time to enter the parade, grab your family, friends, neighbors, and plan on marching on April 16. You don’t need a reason - March to celebrate Spring. Call 770-423-1330 to sign up - it’s free. Tell them you saw this in the Bright Side Newspaper. Pictured above: Joyful Noise Homeschool Band.
41st ANNUAL SUPERIOR PLUMBING KENNESAW/BIG SHANTY FESTIVAL
Come enjoy the 41st annual Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival April 22 and 23. The downtown Kennesaw area will be filled with a variety of activities to entertain all ages. While at the Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival take time to wander through more than 250 booths featuring a vast array of one-of-a-kind and homemade crafts. The Superior Plumbing Big Shanty Festival has grown through the years to become one of the largest arts and crafts shows in North Georgia and was recognized as the Best of Cobb, Best Festival in 2015 by the Cobb Life Magazine and the Marietta Daily Journal. The location of the festival focuses on the rich heritage of Kennesaw and its important role in the Civil War. The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History sits at the center of the festival. This Smithsonian-affiliated Museum is home to the famous “General” locomotive. In addition to the Civil War Encampment, an enormous Kid’s Zone with inflatables big and small for kids of all ages will entertain all the kids. Don’t miss Team Rock Ninja Experience - this amazing team of martial arts experts has been wowing audiences around the world with high-flying, jaw-dropping performances. They are sponsored by LOUD Security. Every one will enjoy K-9s in Flight sponsored by Kennesaw Mountain Veterinary Services. This action packed performance showcases the amazing K-9 sports, including K-9 high jump and Frisbee. Saturday at 1,3, & 5 and Sunday at 2 & 4. And don’t get stepped on by the giants. Walking Treeman will be moving slowly and deliberately down the street - you can’t miss him, he is over 12 feet tall. Plus keep your eyes peeled for Woody from Toy Story - a really tall Woody - 10 feet tall. Both these giants will be roaming the festival all day, courts of LGE Community Credit Union. Of course it wouldn’t be a festival without outstanding local entertainment and all your favorite “festival foods”. Entertainment will include some of Kennesaw’s most talented residents performing, local dance and demonstration teams, school chorus groups, members of Great Gig Dance Studio and many more community groups on the Cobb EMC Local Entertainment Stage. The two entertainment stages will also feature performances by many of our area schools including Baker, Chalker, Pickett’s Mill, Big Shanty and Hayes Elementary, as well as Awtrey, McClure and Barber Middle School. The Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival is held in downtown Kennesaw on both sides of Main Street (Highway 293) and is co-sponsored by the City of Kennesaw and the Kennesaw Business Association (a non-profit organization). The hours of operation are 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 16, and noon-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 17. Admission is FREE. For more information call Peter Jezerinac or Bill Watson at 770-4231330.
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Cobb EMC recently selected three high school juniors as delegates for the electric cooperative’s 2017 Washington Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid, week-long leadership trip to Washington D.C. First place: Meredith Johns of Kennesaw Mountain High School will receive a $1,500 scholarship, a trip t o Wa s h i n g t o n and eligibility to interview for a summer internship at Cobb EMC.
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Second place: Ian McCullough of North Cobb High School will receive a $1,000 scholarship, a trip to Washington and eligibility to interview for a summer internship at Cobb EMC.
Cliff Hartley, a Boy Scout with Troop 700 in Kennesaw, has achieved the rank of Life Scout. He was awarded his rank at a Court of Honor held March 6, 2017.
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Has time gotten away from you this year? Are you afraid of owing tax and want to delay payment? Any taxpayer is allowed to request an extension of time to file their tax returns. The extension only allows you additional time to prepare and file the forms. There is no extension of time to pay any tax due. Any additional tax owed is due by April 18. Any return filed after April 18 without a valid, timely filed extension will be subject to penalties and interest. The penalties and interest are all based on the amount of additional tax that is due with the return. If the late filed return shows an overpayment for 2016 there is no penalty for filing late. The Late Filing Penalty is 5% per month or part of a month that the return is late, up to a 25% maximum penalty. Any 2016 taxes paid after April 18 will incur a Late Payment Penalty of 1/2% per month or part of a month, also up to a 25% maximum penalty. In addition, the IRS charges interest from April 18 until the tax is paid. The IRS believes that 3-1/2 months is enough time to make a good estimate of what the total tax liability will be for the tax year. The application for automatic extension of time to file (Form 4868) has only 4 lines: (1) Estimate of total tax liability for 2016, (2) Total 2016 payments, (3) Balance Due, and (4) Amount you are paying. If you file the extension form and your amounts are reasonably accurate, the IRS will not assess the Late Filing penalty (if you actually do file by the extended due date of October 16). If the IRS determines that the estimate was not reasonable or if you do not actually file by October 16 the extension could be null and void and all penalties will be calculated from April 18. Have you finished your returns and know that you owe additional tax, but don’t have the ability to pay? Don’t delay filing. File the returns by April 18 without full payment so that you are in no danger of being assessed the late filing penalty. Pay as much as you can with the return to minimize the late payment penalty and interest. Complete and include form 9465 to request an installment agreement from the IRS.
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DECORATION DAY
Decoration Day at the Historic Kennesaw Cemetery will be Saturday, May 6, 2017. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a bit of the town’s history, clean and decorate grave sites, enjoy local musicians and, of course, eat our delicious grilled delights - all for free! Our Kennesaw Cemetery Commission and Foundation has worked hard to restore and make beautiful one of our oldest sites. Come see the memorial wall, flag court, and sit in the gazebo and gaze over the bridge at the roses and beautiful trees that adorn the cremation garden and line the paths. It is a serene, peaceful site. You can help make it even more beautiful by purchasing a tree for $150.00 in memory or honor of your loved ones. We have a dedication service to honor these loved ones on Decoration Day. You also can honor your loved ones by purchasing a plaque for $100-$1,000 that will be a permanent reminder installed in our impressive rock memorial monument. All these additions cost time and money. The time is the Cemetery Commission and Foundation’s gift. The money comes from donations, trees and memorials and our golf tournament that will be held April 17, 2017 at Bentwater Country Club. So help us by buying a tree, a plaque or supporting our golf tournament by playing, sponsoring a team or sponsoring a “hole” (only $150). Remember all the above is tax deductible! For more information, to purchase a tree or plaque, or to join our organization, call Debbie Harris at 770-424-8274 or Mary Helyn Hagin at 404-316-2154.
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MONDAY NEVER TASTED SO GOOD! All major ad change requests will have to be done in the next issue you adverFarmer’s Market and Dinner at The Depot Starting again on Mondays in Kennesaw Thank Mondays just got better in Kennesaw as the Farmer’s Market and Dinner tise at thein.Depot willyou startfor on your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher.
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Spring Plant Sale
Smith-Gilbert Gardens will hold its Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 29, 9 am – noon. Find the perfect plant for your own landscape and garden! Featured plants include plants propagated from our collection, native azaleas, camellias, plants to attract butterflies and bees, plus more than 30 varieties of peppers. The Spring Plant Sale will be staffed with knowledgeable horticulturists to answer questions and give garden advice.
The Spring Plant Sale is a rain or shine event. Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. Visit smithgilbertgardens.com or call 770-9190248 for complete details. Smith-Gilbert Gardens is located at 2382 Pine Mountain Road in Kennesaw.
Recycling event
Keep Kennesaw Beautiful will host its spring community recycling event sponsored by Cobb EMC on Saturday, April 29 from 9 am – 1 pm at the Kennesaw Public Works facility on 3080 Moon Station Road. Take advantage of this opportunity to discard unwanted electronics, recycle metal, and shred personal documents securely. Additionally, the Public Works glass recycling station usually only available on weekdays will be open during this event. The event is free and open to all. Visit kennesaw-ga.gov for a flyer containing details about the event or call 770-424-8274 with questions.
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GYSO Auditions
Do you know students that LOVE music? Now is their chance to be a part of the largest youth orchestra program in the Southeast. GYSO Auditions for the 2017-2018 season will take place May 22-26, 2017. We invite all students playing string, wind, percussion, and jazz instruments to audition. For more details and registration, please visit: www.gysoauditions.com
BEER FEST IN KENNESAW
Beer Fest is May 6th 1 pm to 5 pm. At Depot Park. 100+ beers (many craft beers made right here in Georgia) + tastings by Lazy Guy Distillery. New for this year, 50+ wines, live music, food, fun NO DOGS, NO KIDS. Must be 21 to enter. Tickets on sale now at Xorbia.com. $35 advance, $40 after April 27, $50 day of event. Event is rain or shine.
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Liberty Commons Homeowners Community Yard Sale
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Help Wanted
Comfort Keepers, an industry leader in in-home caregiving, needs local CNA’s and Companion Caregivers to assist adults in Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna, Austell and Mableton. Interviewing daily for immediate openings, full or part-time shifts. Call 678-354-0102.
Big Shanty Bassmasters
The Big Shanty Bassmasters, a B.A.S.S. affiliated club, 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, 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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EASTER EGG HUNTS SMITH GILBERT GARDEN SAT APR 15. Smith-Gilbert Gardens will hold its 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10 am – 2 pm on Saturday, April 15. The ticket price includes garden admission, one egg hunt ticket based on the child’s age, games and crafts, and an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny; pre-registration for the egg hunts is required. Online registration opens to the public on March 13. The Easter Egg Hunt is a rain or shine event. Due to limited parking on-site, shuttles will be running from Adams Park (Ben Robertson Community Center). Visit smithgilbertgardens.com or call 770-919-0248 for complete details and to purchase tickets. COBB COUNTY PARKS & REC SAT APR 15 COBB COUNTY’S EASTER EGG HUNT. Cobb County’s largest egg hunt will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 15, at Al Bishop Softball Complex in Marietta. The event is free. Activities will include egg hunts, art activities, live entertainment, inflatables, hula-hoop contest, tug-of-war, musical chairs, food truck and vendors. The park opens at 10:00 a.m.There will be five egg hunts which will be broken down into age groups. The schedule of events is online: google cob county parks and recreation, click on Special Events. Please bring your own baskets for the hunt. Special needs participants are included in all activities. Admission for the hunt is free. For more information please call 770528-4333.
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MAE MAGNIFIQUE Mae Magnifique is a Full Service European Hair Salon located at 2953 North Cobb Pkwy, Kennesaw. Plan on attending their celebration of their third anniversary on Friday Apri 21 at 4:00 pm and meet these charming and creative stylists. Call 678-5719092 for an appointment.
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nature’s force The Bright Side welcomes Logan Hill, owner of Nature’s Force, a custom landscape and hardscape company. Not only do they do landscape installation but they build retaining walls, outdoor fireplaces, patios, and create beautiful rock work. For a free estimate call 404-621-9049. See their ad on page 17 of this issue. Dr Anne R Murray, Local Author Dr. Anne R. Murray is excited to announce that her 8th book, Lingering Shadows, will be available online in two weeks. Anne lives in Marietta and loves to write. You may order her new book from her by emailing annepm@ comcast.net. See her ad on this page or visit her website at annemurray.wordpress.com for more information.
movie on the lawn
Kennesaw United Methodist Church invites our community to their FREE Movie on the Lawn. Activities begin at 6:45 PM and Movie begins at dusk. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic. The church is located at 1801 Ben King Rd., Kennesaw. Visit www. kennesawumc.org.
MEET LEO MAZzONE
Greg Carter, Manager of Gabriels Old Mill in Acworth, invites the public to a meet and greet for Leo Mazzone on Thursday, April 13 at 4:00 pm.. Mazzone was the pitching coach for the Braves during the time of Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, and Greg Maddox. He has been hearlded by Sports Illustrated as the greatest assistant coach. Leo will be signing autographs and wants folks to know that a small donation to the Campanion Animal Connection (Waleska, GA) would be deeply appreciated. We know he would love to see some baseball players! This is the day before opening day at SunTrust Park. Let’s celebrate the Braves!
easter sunrise service
Winkenhofer PineRidge Funeral Home and Cemetery invite the public to attend their annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday April 16, 2017. Dr Perry Fowler, Kennesaw First Baptist will provide the services. A dove and prayer balloon release will take place. Dress warm and feel free to bring a blanket or a lawn chair
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You Could Be Miss America! Young ladies are encouraged to take the first step by entering the 60th anniversary Miss Cobb County Scholarship Pageant set for the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Marietta, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Some $25,000 in cash scholarships and prizes will be awarded. Contestants must be 17-23 years old, a high school graduate and Newest book, Lingering Shadows, will be available single. Judging is based on private interview, online in two weeks. Available through Amazon or talent, evening gown and physical fitness. Miss Cobb winners from 1958 to 2017 will order direct at email: annepm@comcast.net be invited to walk the Miss Cobb runway again. The Miss Cobb County Pageant is Soft cover $20.00 the number one cash scholarship program Hard cover $30.00 in the Miss Georgia system. A nonprofit committee composed entirely of community Includes $5.00 shipping charge volunteers, the Miss Cobb organization invites new volunteers and business sponsors to help Dr. Anne R. Murray’s writings include: make the anniversary pageantThis successful. For ad was created based on information you have provided us. Due to ThetoJagged Edge, Wounded Heart in Flight, further information in any area of becoming time constraints meet our publication date, we can only make a contestant, a volunteer or business sponsor, and the need Gentle Rain ofand Thoughts, corrections toand spelling, incorrect numbers, expirationShattered dates at this Dreams, time. contact Gene Phillips, 770-435-6378, Glimpses The Pastmade will Againorbecause proof ofof any changes Alice Surber, 770-973-3214, e-mail,of time constrants, a second ADVERTISER - P misscobbcounty@yahoo.com Theresubmitted pageant for your approval. not be visit https://annermurray.wordpress.com/ was off to a good start when Miss Cobb ADDRESS CORR County 1958, Jeannette Ardell, was crowned major change requests will have to be done in the next issue you adverMiss Georgia and competed All in the 1958ad Miss in. Thank you for your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. America Pageant in Atlantictise City. PHONE NUMBE Pictured above: 2017 Chari Guzman being crowned by 2016 Brooke Doss. PRICES CORREC
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David Persson, KBA PRESIDENT Members of the Kennesaw Business Association look forward to April all year and not because the weather is changing or spring break is around the corner. We get excited because it’s time for the Big Shanty Festival in downtown Kennesaw. KBA is proud to organize this annual festival and spend all year preparing. This year marks the 41st Big Shanty Festival and will boast a record number of sponsors, vendors, crafters, food vendors, and live entertainment. This festival exemplifies our mission to bring businesses and the community together whenever possible. The continued success of the Big Shanty Festival allowed the KBA to give back close to $100,000 to local schools and non-profit organizations in Kennesaw last year. We are on track to set another record with this event and would like to thank Superior Plumbing, our title sponsor, and all the other businesses and organizations that sponsor this festival. Where else can you watch a parade, visit 250 craft and food vendors, watch amazing entertainment, and kick off spring without taking a log drive? So mark your calendars for the weekend of April 22nd and 23rd and plan to come out and support your community while enjoying an outstanding weekend of fun in downtown Kennesaw. Visit www.kennesawbusiness.org for more information.
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“April prepares her green traffic light and the world thinks Go.” ~Christopher Morley, John Mistletoe As spring blooms throughout Acworth, businesses and local leaders begin to buzz with excitement, anticipating what’s to come. The beautiful weather and budding blooms routinely awakens my creativity and inspires me to find new ways to promote my business. How about you? Do you ever take a step back and asses your current marketing plan? With spring in the air and bright colors scattered throughout the landscapes it’s easy to find exciting new ideas for promotion. The Acworth Business Association takes advantage of this season and the beautiful weather through events and festivals. We look for creative locations for our monthly Alive After 5 events to encourage networking in the sunshine. In March we celebrated the Ribbon Cutting at Brix on Main in conjunction with our Alive After 5 on their beautiful new patio. On April 13th we will host a Braves Season kickoff with former pitching coach Leo Mazzone at Gabriel’s at The Olde Mill and in May we are looking forward to an awesome kick off to Rotary’s Smoke on the Lake with our Alive After 5 at YMCA’s Camp High Harbor. When we take an opportunity as business owners to kick back and enjoy the company of one another, relationships are built. Through those relationships come partnerships and the more we put into those partnerships the more we get out of them. We invite you to join us at our next event. Visit www.acworthbusiness.org for more information about our events their locations and membership.
NCHS GET TOGETHER 1958-1980
Students and Faculty from 1958-1980, friends and teachers from Kennesaw and Acworth schools we are having a family and friends get together on May 20 from 3:00-9:00 pm at the Naval Lakesite, Allatoona, 166 Sandtown Dr, Cartersville. Admission is $5 and proceeds will benefit the NCHS program for children with disabilities. Bring a covered dish or finger food in a disposable container, your drink of choice and a lawn chair. Paper goods will be provided. Music of that era will be provided by Ernestine Godfrey We want everyone to come, enjoy the food, have fun and share in fellowship. We need help contacting everyone in this group. Please use Facebook to contact Jackie Garrett Starnes, Moose McCray, Mack Turner, Ernestine Godfrey, Tommy Long, Betsy Lewis Brown, Nancy Crawford Smith, Lamar Baldwin, Wilma Flanagan, Joan Daniel or call Jackie at 678-426-8906 or Moose 770-974-0030.
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Essentials to soothe spring woes By: Danielle Hilderbrand, Pearl’s Spa
The weather is warming up and the azaleas are peeking their beautiful blooms out to spread spring cheer. Spring represents a happy time full of new growth and new beginnings. Although, the weather and blossoms are beautiful, some loathe the sight of spring because of the allergies. Pollen is here in full force and the new blooms on every dogwood you see can stir up quite the unexpected headache. Sometimes over the counter medications and prescriptions are the only thing that will help one survive Spring. Or so you thought, essential oils can make a huge impact on the way that you feel during allergy season. A peppermint essential oil will often times immediately unclog the sinuses and offer relief to scratchy throats. Eucalyptus oil opens up the lungs and sinuses. Studies have shown that eucalyptus oil creates a cool sensation in the nose that helps to improve airflow. Lemon oil will help support lymphatic system drainage which helps with overcoming respiratory conditions. These are just a few essential oils and their healing properties that we recommend that our clients use at Pearl’s Spa and Boutique. Selecting a quality essential oil is very important. Some essential oils might be cut with another carrier oil which brings the price down but also cuts down on the benefits that the pure essential oil offers. There are oils that can be used directly on the skin and there are oils that will burn you if used directly on the skin. My favorite way to use essential oils is in a diffuser. This creates a gentle aroma in your workplace, home, bedroom or spa treatment room. Don’t suffer through Spring this year. If you suffer from allergies, visit us at Pearl’s for guidance on selecting the best essential oils and products to help you breathe easy this season.
FREE MOVIE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
The Think Melissa Team is honored to help celebrate our current and past military families with a COMPLIMENTARY movie event, in honor of April being the Month of the Military Child. All military (active, veterans, National Guard and Reserves) families are welcome to attend. We are working with the Georgia National Guard Family Program and Silverton Mortgage, to host this event. The event is set for Saturday, April 22. Sign in begins a 8:30 AM, and the movies begin at 9:30 AM at NCG Cinemas in Acworth. FREE popcorn & drinks, goody bags, raffles & fun. Movie options: Smurfs-The Lost Village, The fate of the Furious, Going in Style. Please register by 4/20/17 at Admin@ThinkMelissa. com or 404-793-BEAR (2327).
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During April the Georgia Funeral Care will be collecting for OUR Troops filling Operation Shoebox with necessities. We need Baby Wipes, Femine Hygiene Products (for female soldiers), Body Wash, Nose spray, Eye Drops, Deodorant, Foot Powder, Hairbrushes, Hand Lotion, Hand Sanitizers (waterless), Nail Clippers, Q-Tips, Razors (disposable),Soap, Shampoo, Sunscreen,Tissues, Tylenol (individual packets), Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Floss, Mouthwash Drop off these Travel size toiletries at the Georgia Funeral Care located at 4671 South Main Street, Acworth. We will be collecting from April 1-May 31 Continuing Education for Nurses, Social Workers will be held Aprilbased on information you have provided us. Due to Thison adTuesday, was created 18 from 5 - 8 pm.at Georgia Funeral Care. timewith constraints and the need to meet our publication date, we can only make Registration begins @ 5pm Networking corrections to spelling, and Dinner. “Capacity, Incapacity and incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. Decision Making” will be discussed Again because ofwith time constraints, a second proof of any changes made will Cynthia Nelson, JD. not be resubmitted for your approval.
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Calumet West Donates to Charity
The Calumet West Homeowners Association presented a check for $4,355.16 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at their annual meeting. Neighbors and friends donated $3,355.16, and the Homeowners Association Board of Directors approved an additional $1000.00 contribution. CWHA president Loretta Austin said, “This is the seventh year our HOA has designated Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as our official neighborhood charity, and we are so honored to support this worthy cause. The holidays are a wonderful time of year, and doing something meaningful is a great way to celebrate. Many thanks to everyone who donated!” Donations were collected at the Neighborhood’s Annual Christmas Party, by selling Luminaries for the Neighborhood Christmas Parade, and also by those who stopped by to see the Christmas Lights at the home of Dick and Loretta Austin. In seven years the neighborhood has raised over $23,000 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Next year’s light show promises to be bigger and better, as the Austins have already purchased new items for 2017. Stop by beginning December 1 to see the new show! The Calumet West Subdivision is a swim tennis community comprised of 297 single family homes, and is located off Hadaway Road in the Harrison High School District. Calumet West, A Great Place To Live!
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Take control of how you age at the Aging by Design EXPO 2017. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with local experts to gather information as you or someone you love navigates the aging process. There will be free demonstrations, breakout sessions, health screenings, active aging resources and door prizes. The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. The event if free and open to all ages. Parking is also free. To register visit www.CobbSeniors.org, event code #11936. And, for more information call 770-528-5356. Find someone who will change your life, not just your status.
THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHIROPRACTOR
DR CRIS EATON WELSH “Perception is reality”is something we often hear. What does that really mean when it comes to your health? Have you ever met someone who is always sick? Something is always wrong? They never seem happy or content? I see it in my practice all the time. Two people will come in with very similar cases.. one gets well quickly and one may have lingering issues for a long time. What I have found over the last 17 years in practice is it can often times come down to something as simple as their attitude and desire to be well. While a great attitude isn’t going to overcome everything, it certainly won’t hurt. Suppressingemotions and not processing them as they occur can hinder your healing. That is why there is a saying that a grudge is like poisoning yourself and hoping the other person will die. Emotional stress will hurt your health. Perspective is very powerful. Although we don’t yet fully understand the mind/body connection, we do know that positive attitude can: help improve mood, self-esteem and sense of well-being , decrease depression, anxiety and hostility, lessen pain and other bodily symptoms, speed recovery, enhance immune function, and extend longevity. We also know that to a great extent, our attitude is determined by how we decide to think about events, This “self-talk,” whether positive or negative, is so powerful that it determines not just our emotions, but the condition of our physical and mental wellbeing as well. Take action! Here are three steps to help optimize your emotional health: REALIZE YOU HAVE CONTROL. The great thing about your attitude is that it’s yours. You cannot control what others say or do, but you can control how you react to it. Simply put, no one can put you in a bad mood unless you give them permission! BE THANKFUL. Put things in perspective. You are alive, something that billions of those before us cannot say. You have food, shelter and safety, something that millions alive today do not enjoy. Appreciate your countless blessings! DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF. Remember what’s important, and ignore the little things. Focus on the larger picture and you’ll find less frustration in your daily interaction with others. The things that matter most are your health and happiness and your family’s health and happiness. Dr Cris Eaton Welsh practices at WHI @ Eaton Chiropractic. You are always welcome to stop by and see what our office is all about and if chiropractic is right for you. It is about so much more than your pain! Visit us at 2847 South Main Street in Downtown Kennesaw or online at www. EatonChiropractic.com.
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We are headed into summer. A lot of time will be spent outdoors. We all know the dangers of sun and harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. We also all know the importance of sun screen. Well, UV affects your eyes as well. UV causes eye conditions such as pingueculae and pterygia as well as cataracts. Many people wear sun glasses for the effective reduction in brightness and glare. While that is important the biggest reason to wear sunglasses is UV protection. Just like there are different makes and models of vehicles, there are different makes and models of sun glasses. All lenses are not equal. Just because they say they are UV blocking does not mean they block 100% or even the harmful wavelength radiation. We have many brands of premium sunwear including Costa Del Mar and Maui Jim sunglasses as well as a nice selection of pediatric sun wear which are polarized to cut glare sensitivity and they block the harmful UV radiation that can cause tired, irritated eyes and reduce your susceptibility to permanent eye damage. We are now offering the Chemistry Clip to transform your current eyewear into functional sunwear If you spend a lot of time outside for vocation or avocation, you should consider a pair of premium sun glasses to reduce risk and increase visual comfort. Also remember to wear safety glasses while you are out working in the yard using the lawn mower and weed trimmers etc.
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NOTES FROM ACWORTH’S MAYOR
TOMMY ALLEGOOD Spring is in the air! Flowers have bloomed and its event season here in Acworth! We have been excited to welcome the warmer weather and look forward to our full spring calendar. We love to promote our historic downtown and are always looking for ways to boost the economic drivers that provide sustainability for our downtown merchants. We have a variety of events taking place right here on Main Street that you definitely won’t want to miss when you visit Acworth! The first weekend in April is a BIG one! The spring events open with the Acworth Farmers Market on Friday, April 7. Located in the Acworth First Baptist Church parking lot on Main Street, the market is held from 8:00 a.m. until noon on Friday mornings through Friday, October 27. This year’s market will be even larger than year’s past with an incredible selection of home grown goodies for patrons to peruse. The Acworth Farmers Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. The Acworth Egg Hunt will also take place on Friday, April 7. The city partners with Freedom Church each year to bring you an egg hunt unlike any other. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with concessions, face painting, balloon animals, and inflatables. The Easter Bunny will be making quite an entrance as he skydives into the event at 7:15 p.m! There will be plenty of activities for the family to enjoy before the first hunt begins at 7:30 p.m. All hunts are broken down by age group. Visit acworthegghunt.com for more information on this event. Saturday, April 8 will be the grand opening of Dallas Landing and Proctor Landing Parks for the 2017 season! Both parks are open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a week. Dallas and Proctor both feature beaches, volleyball, grills, and pavilions that are available for rent. There is a $5.00 parking fee charged daily per car for all non-City of Acworth Residents. City residents will receive a 2017 parking decal in the mail that will allow them access to the parks free of charge. The Classic Car Cruise on Saturday, April 29 will conclude our April festivities! The event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Main Street. Our historic downtown will be lined with classic cars as well as some of today’s best looking cars. This event is free to the public so bring the family and enjoy the cars while you shop and dine! Make sure to ask the merchants about Acworth’s Open Container District so you can sip and stroll your way along Main Street. 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. God Bless, Tommy
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Camp Acworth is for children ages 6 - 14 (Children attending 1st - 8th grade in upcoming school year). Camp consists of eight, one week sessions beginning the first week in June and concluding at the end of July (there is no camp the week of July 4). Normal camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and extended hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Campers will enjoy various outdoor activities including swimming, canoeing, hiking and archery as well as arts and crafts and team sport activities. Each week campers go on a field trip to exciting places like Stars and Strikes, Medieval Times and the World of Coke. Weekly guests will visit Camp Acworth and teach kids a variety of subjects, ranging from public safety to performing arts. Preschool Sports Camp
This is a non-competitive program to help three and four year olds develop basic skills for sports programs in the future. The program gives children a chance to explore a variety of different sports all in one program such as soccer, t-ball, and basketball.
Camp is every Tuesday and Thursday for 4 weeks beginning Tuesday, April 11. Camp will begin at 9:00 AM and will conclude at 9:45 AM. The cost is $50 for City of Acworth residents and $65 for non-residents. Every camper will also receive a camp t-shirt! Summer Sports Camps The summer is full of opportunities for your child to brush up on the fundamentals of several sports. This summer the department will be hosting a speed and agility camp and a kid’s football camp. Both camps are extremely affordable. Every camper will also receive a camp t-shirt and water bottle! Speed & Agility Camp will be held on July 10 – 14 and Football Camp will be held on July 18 – 20.
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As a reminder the city allows Main Street to be closed for the Festival. This provides a much safer environment for folks to get back and forth between city hall and the depot/ museum area. The Kennesaw Business Association will host an information tent, right in the middle of Main St., So if you are looking for a particular booth, someone at the Information tent will be able to tell you which section they are in. Pictured above are KMHS Mane Link Students along with VP Billy Richardson at the Kennesaw Business Association booth, always ready to help.. If you have questions, stop by and see the KBA booth . Parents you might want to suggest to your kids, that if you get separated during the festival to meet each other at the Information booth. Let your child have your cell phone number, and someone from the booth can call and tell you that your child is there. For forty one years the Kennesaw Business Association and the City of Kennesaw have worked together to make this Festival a success and fun for everyone. The Kennesaw Business Association takes this time to publicly thank everyone at the City, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, the Police Department, the elected officials for their support and their help. Street Closings
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SMOKE ON THE LAKE BBQ FESTIVAL PRESENTED MAY 12-13 2016
The Barbecue season kicks off the year with one of the first competitions in north Georgia. More than 30 teams will fill up Cauble Park in downtown Acworth on Friday May 12, from 5:00 p.m., to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday May 13, from 10:00 a.m., to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the festival is free and free parking can be found downtown with free shuttles running Friday night for the concert and fireworks and all day Saturday. You can smell the North Cobb Rotary Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival from miles around. This event is in its eighth year offering lots of cash and prizes for the BBQ competition, the Lord of the Wings and the People’s Choice. Over 8,000 people are expected to visit! Gentlemen/Ladies: Start Your Grills. The North Cobb Rotary is still accepting cook teams to compete in this year’s Smoke on the Lake. To sign up call 770-423-1330 or visit www.smokeonthelake.org for more information and application. Pictured above: One of last year’s cook teams l-r Jay White (2016 ABA President), James Albright, City of Acworth, Tim Houston, Acworth Alderman, Jeff and Kathy Albright. Smoke on the Lake is a great family outing and an opportunity to see your friends and neighbors.
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Jesus Christ Superstar Opens April 7
Atlanta Lyric Theatre is thrilled to bring one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most popular musicals to Marietta April 7-23, 2017. With music by Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is a global phenomenon that has been stunning audiences for over 40 years! Jesus Christ Superstar performs at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre (548 South Marietta Pkwy., Marietta). For tickets, reservations and group pricing visit www.AtlantaLyric.com or call 404-377-9948. Jesus Christ Superstar, originally produced in 1970, was the first professional collaboration by the now famed writing duo Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Jesus Christ Superstar is unique in that it delves in to the relationship between Jesus and Judas in the days leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. Told mostly from the perspective of Judas, Webber and Rice expand on what is presented in the bible about the friendship and what it might be like to have a friend rise to kingly stardom overnight. Jesus Christ Superstar has a ground breaking rock-opera score. Audiences will find that even now, four decades after its premiere, the music is still fresh, audacious, and vibrant.
Daytime Ballet Conservatory Program Coming to The Georgia Ballet
Since its inception in 1959, The School of The Georgia Ballet has offered world-class classical ballet training, performance, and community outreach in the greater Atlanta area. Now, for the first time in its 58 year history, the Marietta-based Georgia Ballet will offer a conservatory program for intermediate and advanced students aspiring to pursue careers in dance. Implemented by School Director Ashleyanne Hensley, the curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide a base of strong classical ballet technique with additional classes in disciplines. Mrs. Hensley states, “The number of students eager to balance education and their professional dance aspirations leaves many searching for flexible schooling. The Georgia Ballet will now have the ability to provide such programming for these students in the fall of 2017.” Leading the conservatory will be new faculty member Lauri Worrill-Biggs. As a professional performer, Ms. Biggs danced with Joffrey Ballet II, North Carolina Dance Theater, and the Atlanta Ballet. She then served for 10 years as a professor of dance at Belhaven University. The Georgia Ballet is excited to add such a distinguished instructor to our faculty. Ballet Mistress Margit Peguero will assist Ms. Biggs and Mrs. Hensley in teaching the program. All three have mentored students who have achieved professional careers in dance. Conservatory programs provide a unique opportunity for students to receive an accelerated and diverse dance curriculum during the daytime. Students will train 3 hours a day during the week, with optional additional hours on Saturdays or during the evening. They will also be afforded the opportunity to perform with The Georgia Ballet Professional Company and compete at Youth America Grand Prix. To learn more about The School of The Georgia Ballet’s new Conservatory program and how to apply, please call 770-528-0881 or email Ashleyanne Hensley at ahensley@ georgiaballet.org. Auditions: April 15 from 12:30-2pm.
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BAKER SCHOOL LEARNS ABOUT ELECTRICITY Alison Broughton, Principal,Baker Elementary School
Fifth grade students at Baker Elementary have been learning about electricity in their science unit. As a culminating activity, students were given a challenge: Create a propaganda poster with a working circuit. Students tied social studies and art into a science lesson by creating propaganda posters using a working circuit. Once a review of the components needed for an electrical circuit was conducted, the teacher explained that when America entered World War II, propaganda became very important to its success. Students analyzed pieces of WWII propaganda and answered questions such as: Who is this poster intended for? What is the poster trying to get the audience to do? What is the theme of the poster? What symbols, key words or well-known images are used? What is the emotion conveyed by the poster? How would you change the image to make it more powerful? Mrs. Ford gave her students a STEAM Challenge: Create an effective World War II propaganda poster encouraging American citizens to grow a Victory Garden and include a working paper circuit using copper tape, a battery, and an LED bulb somewhere on the poster. Students went through several stages such as brainstorming, designing, creating, testing, evaluating, and improving before reaching success in this challenge. In the end, students presented their World War II Victory Garden Propaganda Posters with working circuits to their classmates.
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DESTINY’S DAUGHTERS OF PROMISE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Destiny’s Daughters of Promise (DDP) has served as a support system in Cobb County for middle and high school girls for nearly 10 years. The goal of the program is to enhance critical thinking skills and increase a commitment to academic achievement and community engagement. We are accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. To enroll, click the Programs tab at http://ddpgirls.org/. Applications are to be turned in by April 21, 2017. Applications submitted after the deadline will be added to a waitlist and processed in the order that they are received. For additional information, send an email to info@ddpgirls.org. We serve students at Barber, Awtrey and Palmer Middle Schools. Our high school girls meet at our location in Kennesaw - 975 Cobb Place Boulevard.
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If you are looking for ways to give back, consider serving as a mentor for the day. Destiny’s Daughters of Promise (DDP) is hosting the 5th Annual Girls 2 Women Leadership Symposium on May 6, 2017 at the Hilton Atlanta Marietta Hotel & Conference Center. This event is tailor-made for professional women to mentor, interact and enjoy the day with teen girls, ages 11-18. The goal of the event is to provide young women with strategies that will prepare them for college, careers and a life of bold success. The keynote speaker will be Teya Ryan, CEO & President, Georgia Public Broadcasting Media. If you would like additional information or want to be a teen sponsor, contact Kellee Brooks at kbrooks@ddpgirls.org or call our office at (770) 485-5894.
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Cain Named Development Director of TCCA
The Town Center Community Improvement District (TCCID) has hired Jennifer Cain as Development Director of the Town Center Community Alliance, the nonprofit partner organization of the TCCID. She will play an integral role in advancing the priorities of the newly formed Town Center Community Alliance (TCCA), whose mission is to look beyond infrastructure and envision a “heart and soul” for the Town Center community. As a separate 501(c)3, the Town Center Community Alliance invests philanthropic funds into projects to enhance, construct and maintain the trail systems, public parks and greenspace, as well as provide education, programs and services for the Town Center CID and surrounding community. Jennifer Cain comes to the TCCID from the Mariettabased Center for Family Resources (CFR), where she served as Development Director since 2014. She was a member CFR’s executive leadership team, with shared responsibilities for all fundraising initiatives, including the growth of the annual revenue budget. In this role, she increased fundraising revenue by 53%. She brings over 12 years of fundraising and nonprofit experience to her new position. As an alumnus of Kennesaw State University, she is excited to work on projects that will have a direct impact on Town Center, a community that includes her alma mater: “The Town Center CID has shown itself to be an innovator and leader in developing and maintaining beautiful greenspace, trails and parks, making it one of the most desirable communities in metro Atlanta for residents and visitors alike,” said Cain. “I am excited to be a part of the strategic growth of the TCCA and work with the CID’s exceptional staff, leadership and stakeholders to help make a lasting impact on the landscape of the Town Center community.”
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT AT BIG SHANTY FESTIVAL
The Saturday, March 25 the first ever Downtown Kennesaw Cornhole tournament. was hosted by WHI @ Eaton Chiropractic. A great time was had by the 14 teams, community friends and spectators. Over the course of the short three hour event $750 was raised to support LiveSAFE Resources. The winning teams, TB and the High Stakes Holers both donated their prize money back to LiveSAFE. “We had so much fun doing this event, we are going to do it again” said Dr Cris Eaton Welsh. So stay tuned for three separate cornhole tournaments to run in the parking lot of WHI @ Eaton Chiropractic during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday April 22nd and 23rd. Pre-Registration is $20 per team and is maxed at 30 teams per tournament. If slots are available day of registration will be available at $40 per team… with all proceeds benefiting the Big Shanty Intermediate School Foundation. Register at https://kct.ticketleap.com/kct/ or call 770-429-9733 for more information.
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Think again. Though it’s easy to take for granted, a beautiful, green and healthy lawn benefits us in many ways. For starters, it adds value to our homes. If you’ve ever tried to sell a home, you know just how important curb appeal is. As the front door to your front door, your lawn provides a first impression for visitors and is a source of pride for you. In a pure biological sense, turf is good for our health. Per the website Pennington. com, “A 50-square-foot lawn produces enough oxygen to meet the daily oxygen needs of four people.” Moreover, lawns provide a safe play space for our beloved pets. But perhaps the most valuable function a healthy lawn serves, is the level of joy it brings to our lives. The lawn is a place where families gather, spend quality time, get exercise and release the stresses of daily life by going outdoors to relax and breathe in fresh air. Just as the inside of our homes require maintenance, so too does the lawn. A lawn that is maintained properly becomes a lot less work and a much bigger source of pleasure when the warm season comes around. While it’s tempting to only consider lawn care in the spring and summer, the truth is, a year-round program brings about the best results. Part of the reason for this is that weeds have different lifecycles throughout the year. Some germinate in cold weather, others in heat. And still others can go dormant, skipping a few years, before coming back with a vengeance. Also, turf that is fed the proper nutrients at strategic intervals, develops stronger roots and becomes more resilient to damage from drought, insects, disease and fungus. And if you’re vigilant about your lawn care throughout the year, you can identify and treat little problems before they become big ones. For 15 years, GrassRoots Tree & Turf Care, headquartered in Acworth, has taken care of their customer’s lawns with great passion. GrassRoots offers year-round turf care programs as well as a mosquito control program all backed by a satisfaction guarantee that’s the best in the industry. To explore the GrassRoots Difference, see the website at grassrootsturf.com.
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North Cobb High School has started the first United Sound Club in the state of Georgia. United Sound is a non-profit organization that teaches students with special needs how to play band and orchestra instruments through a peer mentorship program. Dr. Paula Krupiczewicz, Orchestra Director at North Cobb High School, implemented the United Sound Club with the help of NCSH Band Director Sheldon Frazier, and Special Education teachers Colette Evans, and Ashley Dinkel. We currently have 12 new musicians learning to play band and orchestral instruments. Mentors modify, teach, and develop musicianship skills as well as note reading and rhythm playing through adaptive materials. In United Sound, three mentors per student teaches and helps develop their musical skills. North Cobb United Sound will makes its premiere performance on May 2nd at 7:00 pm at North Star Church in conjunction with the North Cobb Chamber Orchestra. All are welcome. For a more in depth description read: http://rsvcobb.blogspot.com/2017/03/unitedsound-united-minds.html
North Cobb Men’s Quartet 1st in Region
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Wesley Grant, Jeremiah Franklin, Sean Lubbers, and Perry Slaughter, under the direction of NCHS Choral Director, Holly Botella, headed to the State Literary Meet on Saturday, March 18th where they placed 4th in the State. ADVERTISER - PLEASE CHECK: Beginning april 11, 2017 Congratulations
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For the fourteenth year in a row, Kennesaw Mountain High School’s Literary Team won PHONE NUMBER CORRECT quests will have to be done in the next issue you the region competition and advanced to the state competition on March 18, 2017 to place u for your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. third overall in the 7A classification which includes 40 of the state’s largest schools. The PRICES CORRECT Georgia High School Association event took place at Buford High School. KMHS had two individual state champions: Ayana Arrington in Dramatic Interpretation ase call 770-851-5469 and Meredith Johns in International Extemporaneous Speaking. Johns placed second last SPELLING year as a sophomore and returned ections to brightnews@aol.com to earn the state title this year as a EXPIRATION DATE junior. Arrington did a monologue from the play, Fences, and Johns had thirty minutes to prepare and deliver a speech on global warming. Regan Coats, tied for second place in Personal Essay while Nick Haddad finished third in Humorous Interpretation after a three-way tie in rankings forcing the judges to go to points. Haddock portrayed 3050 Jim Owens Road • Kennesaw • 30152 based on information you have provided us. Due to ADVERTISER - PLEASE CHECK: two characters from the play, I Hate d the need to meet our publication date, we can only make Hamlet. “This was the strongest year for ng, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. ADDRESS CORRECT competition I can recall in 26 years.” me constrants, a second proof of any changes made will Coy Dunn, the coach for the literary for your approval. Memberships Open to the Community! PHONE NUMBER CORRECT team commented. Dunn should know, single Memberships: $160 Family Memberships: $295 as he has won nine state titles, in his e requests will have to be done in the next issue you adver13 years while at KMHS. “I feel PRICES CORRECT this year’s state team is the strongest we have ever had. I am extremely proud of them and for your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. summer Hours of Operation: I’m excited because most of them can return next year.” Arrington, Coats, and Haddad are Monday - saturday 11am-9pm; sunday SPELLING 12pm-9pm all juniors. Please call 770-851-5469 Rounding out the state team are seniors, Darrielle Williams and Amber Vogel, who EXPIRATION DATE presented a scene from the Pulitzer Prize winning play, Doubt, in the new Duo Interpretation corrections to brightnews@aol.com amenities: Free wi-Fi, Music, BBQ Grills, Birthday Parties, event. They finished third in a strong category. Mill Creek took home the state title with 26 points, Parkview finished second with 25 Horse shoes, Movie nights, and much more! points, while KMHS was third with 24 points. Hillgrove High School placed fifth with 21 points after all three of their music events (boys and girls solo and trio) are placed first. For more information or to request a membership form, North Cobb High School’s quartet finished fourth at the state competition. email owensmeadowpool@aol.com or “Cobb County was well-represented at the state-level. Our region did extremely well this year taking home five individual state titles.” Dunn added. Call Tracy at 770-362-8604
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COACHES - ARE YOU A Role Model? by ray baker, baseball coach
Role models come in many different forms; friends, parents, teachers, and yes athletes and coaches. Coaches, whether you like it or not, that responsibility is on you, it’s on us. Coaches influence so much on the field and off the field, and it starts at the earliest age of a kid participating in sports. If you don’t think so, how many of you know of a kid that quit playing a sport because of a coach? That is one of the saddest stories and I hear it too many times, and it usually involves a very young athlete. It doesn’t stop there with just young athletes; it goes on at every level. Coaches have the power of making or breaking a player’s spirit. I am not saying a coach should never get on a player, and we should only coddle the player. What I am saying is let’s make sure we know our role, our power, our influence, our purpose. Coaches, do you know your role? If you are a youth coach, your job is not to win, period, end of story. Your responsibility is to teach the game, the fundamentals, the enjoyment of the game and the lessons the respective sport brings to your players. If your team wins a few games or even some championship, it’s a nice side note. As the players are older, winning does become a little more important. The coach’s job is to bring out the best in the athlete, continue to teach the game and put them in a position to succeed. Here’s how not to achieve those responsibilities and yes they are responsibilities. Belittle your players, destroy confidence, not getting them motivated, removing the enjoyment of the game. There is a fine line of getting on a player, teaching and belittling a player. Coaches, you have an impact on your players also known as people. That impact can last a life-time and when that impact is positive, many years after they are no longer playing for you, they will still reach out to you, stay in touch. And that right there is the greatest victories because they last a lifetime.
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The Big Shanty Bassmaster traveled to Lake Weiss March 18th for their monthly Monday, Thursday, Friday tournament dubbed The Alabama Thaw. The day 10:00-11:15 started out with clouds, rain and a little on the chilly side and a ton of boats as there was a Crappie thon For a different fun yoga class. tournament going on the same time. But the weather broke about lunch time to sunny skies and a bit on Newcomers Special the windy side. Water temps were ranging from the $25 for three classes mid to high 50’s and the water visibility was about a foot or two. This Months winner on the boater side was Mike email: bradyh41@gmail.com McMahon with a nice catch of 13.04 lbs anchored by a Nice 6.08 lb largemouth. Al Frix came in 2nd on 3459 Acworth Due West Rd, Ste. 307 the boater side . BUT the big story of the month is a Helen Brady Acworth, 30101 rarity. Not too often does one win 3 times in a row but the “Trifecta” happened this month to our eldest www.50plusyogakennesaw.com Gift Certificates Available member, Jack Stewart. At a tender young 79, Jack still show us young folk how to get it done. He had 4 fish at 11.00 lbs anchored by this 6.03 ased on information you have provided us. Due to ADVERTISER - PLEASE CHECK: lb beauty. His partner reported that Jack had a fish on that was BIGGER then the 6lber but he need to meet our publication date, we can only make it broke off at the boat. Jack says all his fish came off docks on a junebug colored finesse g, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. worm as soon as the sun broke thru the cloud cover. We are super proud of Jack and just ADDRESS CORRECT e constrants, a second proof of any changes made will goes to show you are never to old to fish. Next Month we travel to lake Chickamauga, just north of Chattanooga for a couple of days. r your approval. PHONE NUMBER CORRECT
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A few more weeks until summer break! Don’t miss your opportunity to kick into some fun with ETO! ETO is proud to host its eleventh annual Camp ETO located at 2689 South Main Street in down town Kennesaw. This martial arts and fitness themed camp is offered for 2 weeklong sessions the weeks of June 12-16 and June 26 - 30. Camp ETO is the perfect summer event for both the seasoned martial artist and the beginner who has yet to throw a first punch. The week’s activities will focus on fitness, sportsmanship, safety awareness, community service, values lessons, and skills development in a fun and safe environment. In addition to martial arts, activities will include outdoor games, swimming, field trips, crafts, service projects and guest speakers. For more information or to enroll, please call ETO at 770-528-9821 or checkout www.myeto.com. GO ETO!
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Congrats to Lisa and Jason Willis of Rome Georgia! They were married on Sunday March 26 at ETO Martial Arts & Fitness located in down town Kennesaw. The ETO facility was transformed into a perfect backdrop for a beautiful ceremony, reception and dance. The wedding was conducted by ETO head instructor Doug Edwards and directed by ETO founder Missan Edwards. ETO’s Elite Demo team members served as hostesses and 3rd degree Black Belt Xandy Edwards was the featured vocalist. ETO was honored to have been part of such a special celebration. A great big thank you to all those who helped to make it a great event! Best wished to the wedding couple! GO ETO
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Registration is now open for an overnight Backyard Campout event to be held on Saturday, May 20 at Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway in Kennesaw. Enjoy camping under the night sky, along with backyard games, field activities, discovery stations, and campfire entertainment featuring professional storytelling, stargazing, and s’mores. The registration fee is $20 per camp site. Dinner and breakfast are included. A limited number of 10’ x 10’ camp sites are available. Participants will need to bring their own tent. Advance registration is required. All participants under the age of 17 must be accompanied in their tent by their parent/legal guardian or other family member over the age of 18. The event is hosted by Kennesaw Parks & Recreation in support of the National Wildlife Federation’s efforts to encourage children and families to experience the outdoors and connect with nature; and is presented by Kennesaw Pediatrics. For more information, and to reserve a camp site, visit kennesaw-ga.gov/parks-andrecreation
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Cobb Superior Court forms Parental Accountability Court
The Cobb County Superior Court will hosted a kickoff event to mark the startup of its Parental Accountability Court program on Friday, March 31 in the Ceremonial Courtroom. The PAC program is a joint effort of the Georgia Division of Child Support Services and Superior Court judges to offer an alternative to incarceration and to help chronic non-payers of child support make regular payments. The PAC program, utilizing existing community resources, seeks to help participating parents address the underlying issues that hinder their ability to support their children, including incomplete education, lack of employment and substance abuse. Cobb Superior Court Judge Ann Harris will preside over the PAC, collaborating with DHS-appointed program coordinator Jackson Sarter, to implement the program in Cobb. The program features intense oversight of participants with court monitoring of their progress so that they can achieve self-sufficiency and parental accountability through corrective services. These services include literacy training and education, employment search, assistance and placement, substance abuse treatment, mentoring and life-skills training, mental health services and volunteer work opportunities. To graduate from the program, participating parents must demonstrate at least six consecutive months of full compliance with their child-support obligation. “Contributing to the financial safety and well-being of your own children is a basic obligation of any parent,” Judge Ann Harris said, “But, incarcerating those who fail to do so is expensive to the taxpayers and does not address the issues often underlying such failure. The PAC model has been a successful alternative to incarceration. Financial stability is good for the children, good for their parents and good for our community.” There are currently 32 PACs operating in Georgia. The DHS reports since fiscal year 2012, the PAC program has helped 2,711 non-custodial parents provide support to 4,780 of Georgia’s children. Program participants paid an estimated $2.8 million in support, which in return, has saved the state more than $10 million in incarceration costs.
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Easter Story of Hope By Jerry Samson
I clearly remember the last time I had a close brush with death, and it wasn’t fun. No, I wasn’t trying to imitate Evel Knievel with a motorcycle jump. It happened almost 17 years ago when I had to have emergency surgery. All week long, I knew something was wrong. Being the typical male, I initially resisted the idea of going to the doctor. And so on that mid Friday afternoon, I finally relented. And when my doctor told me to go to the ER right away to have a consult with a surgeon, I knew it was not going to be a good night. As I was about to go to surgery, I told my pastor, “I want to go to Heaven; I just don’t want to go on the next trip!” Thanks to the skilled clinicians at WellStar Kennestone Hospital, I am still here. Although it was a traumatic experience, I can truly say that my faith in Christ calmed my fears about what would happen to me after I die. As a former agnostic, however, I did not always embrace a belief in God and I questioned the reality of Easter and whether the Resurrection even occurred. Acts 26:8 is a verse that could have been written just for me. It says: “Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?” Great question! Many years ago, I read a terrific little book called More Than A Carpenter by Josh McDowell. It is a great read. It made me really think honestly about the claims of Christ, including various evidences concerning the Resurrection. In fact, the hope of Easter is that Jesus Christ offers an amazing promise to those who place their hope in Him for salvation from hell, forgiveness of their sins, and for Heaven. John 11:25 quotes Jesus when He said: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” So, allow me to ask, What about you? If you had to go into emergency surgery tomorrow, not sure if you were going to live or die, would you be ready for eternity? Not only does God want you to receive the free gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ (Romans 6:23); He also wants you to have a life of peace without the fear of death. I hope you have a joyful and meaningful Easter! If you have any questions about this or want more information, please email me at Jerrysamson123@gmail.com.
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Rev. Sam Storey, Columnist In their Easter preparation work in Sunday School, the teacher asked each student, “What does Easter mean to you?” One kid replied: “Easter means egg-salad sandwiches for the next two weeks.” Okay, it was a bad answer. But it was a good question. What does Easter mean to you? How does it change your life? Does it mean something more than an opportunity for a new spring outfit, a family dinner, and an excuse to bite the heads off all those annoying little purple and pink marshmallow Peeps? Throughout the ages the church has called the weekend after Easter “Low Sunday”. Easter is the highest point in the Christian year. After such a high in our lives, the ordinary seems rather low. With one swift glance inside that barren cavern, the women’s agenda for the day, the their lifetime, was instantly changed. This was not a time for mourning. This was not an ending. This was the beginning of a whole new world...A world in which resurrection is a reality...A world in which death has been destroyed...A world in which Jesus lives forever. A few years ago, Christian youth began to make popular wearing a bracelet that read “W.W.J.D.” Of course we all remember what these initials stood for: What Would Jesus Do? The point was for Christians to look at and consider the issues, problems, decisions facing them and to ask, under these circumstances, “What would Jesus do?” The only real problem with the W.W.J.D analogy is that it is presented in the wrong voice. It’s the question you’d ask of a dead person. Asking “what would Jesus do” intimates that Jesus is no longer a real player, that Jesus’ own activity was in the past and so should be voiced in the past tense. This puts the entire burden of all present and future decisions on our own frail and fallible shoulders. By putting Jesus in the past tense “W.W.J.D” forgets about Easter. Easter puts Jesus in our midst, past, present, and future, forever. For Christians who understand the life-breathing power of Easter the question need never be a hypothetical “what would Jesus do.” Instead, the question is a searching inquiry into “W.I.J.D.”--What Is Jesus Doing? “What is Jesus doing?” (Matthew 28:1-10) Jesus is telling us to get out of the empty tomb and tell others about its barren state. Jesus is telling us to get on the road to Galilee, to a new beginning, and to continue the mission of the Messiah. Easter is not about preserving the memory of a dead person. Easter proclaims Christ is Risen, not two millennia ago, but this morning. We live in the power of Christ’s resurrection. Christ is alive, not for his scared and scattered disciples hiding in Jerusalem, but for each one of us here today. We don’t have to ask W.W.J.D. But we really do need to recognize “What is Jesus Doing” among us on this Easter: W.I.J.D. in your church? W.I.J.D. In your life? W.I.J.D. In your community? W.I.J.D. In your school? W.I.J.D. In your family? W.I.J.D. on the internet? W.I.J.D. In Afghanistan? W.I.J.D. In Jerusalem? W.I.J.D. In Washington, D.C.? W.I.J.D. In your wallet? W.I.J.D. In your heart?
(Rev. Sam A. Storey, Sr.was the Senior Associate Minister, Emeritus, First United Methodist Church of Marietta, Georgia. Rev Sam passed away on Thursday March 2, 2017 after battling heart disease for over two decades. He always wore a smile, had a twinkle in his eye and a story to share. He wrote for us faithfully for seven years. Since his articles are timeless, we will be sharing one each month).
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