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KENNESAW & ACWORTH COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1992
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The 15th annual Public Safety Appreciation Week began with the kick-off breakfast
honoring public safety personnel at Cobb Galleria Centre Monday, Oct. 6.
Cobb County Police Officer Charles Vill (above center) was awarded the Medal of Valor,
the highest award recognizing an individual for an act of bravery in a life-threatening situation.
In February, Vill was shot five times by the driver of a vehicle he pulled over. Despite being
seriously wounded, he maintained his tactical awareness. He acted quickly, moving to cover
out of the line of fire, maintained control and provided clear and accurate descriptions and
directions over the radio which ultimately led to the capture of his assailant.
Acworth Police Department Agent Kyle Arnold (above left) was named the Public
Safety Employee of the Year. Arnold, currently assigned to MCS Narcotics, is one of the
first entry officers when serving high risk warrants. This year alone, he has participated in
the service of 15 to 20 high risk warrants. Arnold has handled major drug cases with highlevel drug dealers.
Marietta Police Officer Paul Reynolds won the 2014 Award of Merit. In January,
Reynolds provided emergency treatment to a seven-month pregnant woman suffering from
a gunshot wound to the leg. His tourniquet not only stopped the bleeding, but moved her
broken femur back into place.
Smyrna Police Officers Tom Rooney was also honored with the Award of Merit for his
actions during an apartment fire where he went door-to-door, evacuating people from the
building. His actions were credited with saving at least 17 lives.
Cobb County Police Det. Tom Bastis won the Distinguished Achievement Award, which
recognizes an individual whose service and
performance has exceeded the realm of the
job. Bastis has worked for the Cobb County
Police Department since 2003, serving more
than five-and-a-half of those years within the
Crimes Against Children Unit.
Public Safety Appreciation Week, which
runs through Oct. 12, is sponsored by the Cobb
County of Chamber of Commerce. For more
information, visit www.cobbchamber.org/
publicsafety.. Pictured with the two officers is
Sam Heaton, Cobb’s Public Safety Director
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CCSD Teacher of the Year Gwynn Honored
at Cobb Chamber’s Handprint Ceremony
CCSD’s 2014 Teacher of the Year Tyler Gwynn was honored at the Cobb Chamber’s 26th
Annual District Teacher of the Year Handprint Unveiling Ceremony at the Historic Marietta
Square on October 1. Gwynn, an Allatoona High School geology and psychology teacher, had
his handprints placed in marble along the Educators Walk of Fame at the Marietta Square.
A Cobb County native, Gwynn graduated from South Cobb High School and went on
to earn undergraduate degrees from Young Harris College and the University of Georgia. He
later attended the American College of Education for his Master’s in Education degree and
Lincoln Memorial University for his Specialist’s degree. Pictured above, at the ceremony
are Tyler Gwynn with his wife, Andrea and children Carson and Calin
LADY WARRIORS - STATE VOLLEY BALL CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to
themembersoftheNCHS
Lady Warriors Volley
Ball team for winning
the State Championship,
Saturday, November 1.
Theyplayedahardfought
five sets to defeat North
Gwinnett for their first
ever state title. Taking
the Class AAAAAA
championship with
scores of 25-21, 24-26,
18-25, 25-13, 15-9.
We are so proud of you
Ladies. Picture here is
the team after they had
beat East Cowetta on
Wednesday night.
ACWORTH’S VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY
Veterans Day Ceremony – The City of Acworth would like to say thank you to those
who have faithfully served their country as well as those who are now serving. Acworth is
honored to have these brave men and women living in our community and what better way
to honor them than to host a Veterans Day Ceremony. Join us on Tuesday, November 11
at 2:00 p.m. at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, home of the Veterans Memorial to honor our
nation’s veterans.
This year’s keynote speaker is Lt. Col. Doug McKittrick, U.S. Army, Retired. In addition
to a distinguished military career, Mr. McKittrick served as the Chairman of the Acworth
Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee in 2006. This committee oversaw the building of
the Acworth Veterans Memorial at Patriots Point.
If you have not seen the Veterans Memorial at Patriot’s Point at Cauble Park, make sure
you visit us on November 11. The service flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force
and Cost Guard surround the American Flag. The concrete dome structure is surrounded by
a paver walkway with engraved pavers. You can still honor a veteran by purchasing Pavers.
The pavers are available in 4x4 or 8x8 sizes. With the 4x4, you get 3 lines, each with up
to 18 characters engraved on the pavers. The 8x8 comes with 4 lines, each with up to 18
characters engraved on it.
For more information please visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org or call the
Acworth Parks and Recreation Office at 770-917-1234
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2014 Volunteer of the
Year for her tireless
support. Pam was
completely surprised!
She dedicated the
award to Bill Thrash,
Pictured with Pam are
her daughter Dr. Cris
Welsh, granddaughters
Shelby and Isabelle
Welsh, and good friend,
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Alphonso and Ada
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Alphonso and Ada McClendon, celebrated their 50th
Wedding Anniversary, Sept.13, 2014. The celebration was
hosted by their children and grandchildren at the home of
Rita and Herm Anderson.
They were married Sept.18,1964 in Anniston, AL.
Alphonso retired from IBM Federal Systems Division,
Manassas, VA. in 1996, and in 2004 from Lockheed Martin
Maritime Systems & Sensors. Ada received her vested rights
in1979 from IBM Federal Systems, Manassas, VA.
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THIS ‘N14THAT
Nancy
Enamorado,
Josue Flores
Happy Birthday
to my mom, Nancy
Enamorado and also
Happy Anniversary
to her and Josue
Flores on November
9.
They are
celebrating 10 years
of marriage. God
bless them always. We are so happy and proud
of them. We love them so much. Our best
wishes for them on their special day. Love
from their kids: Kassandra, Rony, Jashua,
Bryan and Julie.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Brianna Hewitt, for
earning the opportunity to attend The National
Pageant in Anaheim,
CA at Disneyland
during Thanksgiving
weekend. Brianna
will be representing
the State of Georgia.
Brianna attends Lost
Mountain Middle
School where she
plays both the
violin and viola in
the orchestra, is a
member of the Jr.
Beta Club and a
member of Helping
Hands. In September Brianna helped raise
over $15,000 for childhood cancer research
during rally week. Brianna was the 2nd runner
up in NAM’s Top model search.
By Raymond D Rhoades, CPA
Whether it is playing the lottery or
traveling to a casino, gambling is an activity
that many enjoy. Winning can be exciting
but gambling winnings are one of the types
of income that must be included on income
tax returns.
Gambling winnings include lottery,
slot machines, table games, horse racing,
keno, bingo, poker tournaments, raffles,
sweepstakes, sports betting, and so on. Even
noncash prizes are taxable. You must include
the fair market value of any merchandise
received as a prize or winnings. The IRS’
computers will match any W-2G forms
received with the amounts on the tax return.
If there is income reported to the IRS that is
not listed on your tax return you can expect
a letter from the IRS.
Though the IRS requires you to include
all winnings on your tax return, they also
allow you to deduct losses from gambling, but
only up to the amount of your winnings. You
cannot deduct more losses than your winnings
unless gambling is your only business. It is
important that you do not net the losses against
your winnings and report only the difference.
Total gambling winnings for the year must be
included on line 21 of Form 1040.
Gambling losses for the year are
deductible only as an itemized deduction on
Schedule A, line 28. Since the winnings and
losses must be reported separately you must
keep records that show both your winnings
and your losses. The IRS recommends that
you keep an accurate diary or similar record
of your losses and winnings. It should contain
at least the following information:
• The date and type of your specific wager
or wagering activity.
• The name and address or location of
the gambling establishment.
• The names of other persons present with
you at the gambling establishment.
• The amount you won or lost.
In addition to your diary you should also
maintain other documentation to prove your
winnings and losses. IRS Publication 529
Miscellaneous Deductions (page 13) goes
into great detail of suggested recordkeeping
for documentation that will support gambling
winnings and losses.
Hopefully you will never need the
documentation they recommend. But if you
need it to document your losses and don’t
have it, denial of the deduction could be
expensive.
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Kennesaw HOSTS Luncheon to Honor Vets
In recognition of Veterans Day, the City of Kennesaw will honor the service of military
members past and present with a complimentary lunch on Tuesday, November 11 from noon
to 2 pm at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive.
“Every day, we value and appreciate the service and sacrifice of those who served in
our military as well as their families,” said Kennesaw City Councilman Tim Killingsworth,
a former US Marine. “Veterans Day is a particularly appropriate time to honor our soldiers,
sailors, and airmen. This luncheon provides an opportunity for veterans to gather together,
visit and swap stories with one another, and share a meal. It’s a special time of fellowship
and remembrance for everyone.”
North Cobb American Legion Post 304 is partnering with Kennesaw city officials to
host the lunch. Thanks to additional sponsors California Dreaming Restaurant and Bar, Run
for Wounded Heroes 5K, Think Melissa Real Estate Team, Whole Foods Market, Autobell
Car Wash, Amason Family Dentistry, Ryan Family Chiropractic, and Cabela’s.
All veterans and active duty military are invited to attend and no identification will be
required.
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and home decor, books for adults and children, cookbooks, clothing, artwork, puzzles, railroad sets,
games and toys, and plenty of great stocking stuffers! Bring in the coupon from today’s paper and
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CRAFT FAIR. Enjoy a fun start to Christmas
shopping season.- Local crafters display
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candles, soaps, handmade clothing, foods,
etc. A bake sale, used book sale & prize
drawings. Breakfast and lunch will be
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REWORX NEW HOURS
Nobis Works’ electronics reycling program
Reworx will open to the public each 2nd & 4th
Saturday to receive your used electronics for
recycling. Clean out your basement, bring us your
junk, and help provide job training & placement
for youth & adults with disabilities. Located at
Cobb Int’l Business Park, 7000 Cobb Int’l Blvd.,
Kennesaw 30152 Reworx is open the 2nd & 4th
Saturdays of each month. 8 a.m. to Noon. Reworx
also is open for donations Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.
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Annual Cherokee Heights Arts Festival
Cherokee Heights is a 1924 National Historic Register subdivision just a mile north of
the Marietta Square. For many years, residents of this quaint neighborhood have produced
a boutique, invitation-only, arts show to share their talents with friends. Beginning in 2009,
they moved the show outdoors and threw it open to the world. They now offer the creative
work of more than thirty neighbors and friends for one day each fall. This year the show
will be held between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on November 8th and will cover the entire block of
Etowah Drive between Freyer and Seminole drives, just one block off Cherokee Street, the
one-way street heading north from the Marietta Square. A music stage will spill around the
corner onto Freyer Drive and will feature local artists including Emerson Drummers, Marietta
Social Club, musicians from The Symphony on the Square, etc., all in free performances
throughout the day. Lovingly made local arts and crafts include original paintings, pottery,
graphics, photography, jewelry, metal work, bird houses, textiles, woodwork, baked goods,
local writers autographing books, and much more. Kids will love our free art-play children’s
booth managed by Nerdy Baby, Inc. There will be lots of Christmas gifting possibilities. Our
locally owned Canvas Restaurant will be cooking up tasty eats. Plenty of free parking is close
by along Freyer and Seminole Drives. This show is free to all, courtesy of sponsorships by
our neighbors First Landmarks Bank, Keep Marietta Beautiful, Inc., Nerdy Baby, Montgomery
Park by Traton Homes and Northwest Exterminating.
Winter ELM Classes
Registration opens for Enrichment of Life
Movement (ELM) on November 21. Classes
run January 6 through February 24. Deadline
is December 12. ELM is a lifelong learning organization
operated almost exclusively by volunteers. It
offers a full day of classes, a catered lunch,
and scheduled lunchtime presentations for
active adults age 50 and older. Classes meet
on consecutive Tuesdays for 8 weeks and are
held at the First United Methodist Church
of Marietta (56 Whitlock Avenue) near the
Marietta Square.
An array of over 60 classes will be offered
from 9:30 to 3:00 PM. Classes include: Astronomy,
Examining Your Funny Bone, Great Decisions,
Intro to Islam, and Sewing Basics to name just a
few. Cost is $40 per session, not per class. A hot
lunch is available for $7, but brown baggers are
always welcome.
Registration booklets are available at
Cobb Senior Centers, Cobb Libraries, or
online at www.elmcobb.org. For more info
or to request a booklet, call the ELM Office,
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Aid & Attendance -
The holidays
will be here before
you know it, and
that means lots of
travel and shopping.
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season, I encourage
you to keep safety
and security in
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You’ve probably heard that we recently
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created the stormwater utility that has been
discussed for the past several months. This
utility is responsible for the stormwater system,
including the costs of regulatory compliance,
maintenance, capital improvements, and
repair and replacement of infrastructure. A $5
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monthly fee assessed to all residential property
owners is required to fund operations. In the
Jennifer Johnson of North Cobb HS!
FY 2014-2015 budget recently approved by
the City Council, a $5 per month reduction
in your sanitation bill was included to offset
this new fee, so individual property owners
will not see an increase. When you receive
your bill in mid-January bill (which covers
for the month of December), you’ll see the
fee listed as “Stormwater Utility.” The fee
charged to non-residential property owners,
including commercial, industrial, churches,
and government, is variable based on the
square footage of impervious (non-rain
absorbing) area on their properties. Large
properties with lots of footage in sidewalks,
driveways, parking lots, and roofs will pay
more than smaller properties. If you have
questions about the utility, please contact
Public Works at 770-421-8582.
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congratulate our Cobb winner of the Totally Awesome Teacher Contest!
Congratulations to Jennifer Johnson of North Cobb HS! We
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Some years ago, I wrote an article
which was printed in an issue of the Bright
Side newspaper about a wonderful-butlittle-known Veterans’ benefit called Aid
& Attendance. With this benefit, qualified
veterans and their spouses with health issues
can get a substantial amount of money each
month to pay for assistance with such personal
care needs like bathing, toileting and dressing.
How much? Up to $2,085 per month for a
married veteran with a spouse, up to $1,758
per month for a single veteran, up to $1,381
for the spouse of a living veteran, and up to
$1,130 per month for the surviving spouse
of a veteran. That’s a lot of money, and it
buys a lot of help.
I am writing about it again because with
each passing year there are ever so many more
veterans who need this benefit to live more
comfortably, more fully, and more happily. If
you are a veteran in need of this kind of help
or if you are a veteran’s spouse who would
benefit from Aid & Attendance, you may
contact the Veterans Administration directly,
or you can contact Comfort Keepers at 678354-0102. Calls from family members are
welcome, too. If you call Comfort Keepers,
we can answer many of your questions. We
can also connect you with folks who are
trained to assist you in filling out the benefit
application accurately and completely. This
help is provided at no charge to the veteran or
the veteran’s spouse, and it often minimizes
the waiting time for benefit approval. And for
many veterans and their spouses, the quicker
they get this benefit, the better.
Interested in learning more? Call.
Peter Witkiewicz is the owner and
operator of Comfort Keepers, a local company
that provides in-home care to the adults of
Cobb County. For more information call
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Mark Barre, 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. To make a reservation, call 770-423-1330
or visit www.kennesawbusiness.org.
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Jay White, President of the Acworth Business
Association invites the public to the ABA luncheons
held on the first Thursday, of each month. The
luncheons are held at NorthStar Church 3413 Blue
Springs Road, Kennesaw 30144. Networking starts
at 11:00 a.m. To make a reservation, call 770-4231330. Visit www.acworthbusiness.org.
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Flexible Spending
Dr. Mark R. Hester, Hester Eye Associates, PC
It is getting close to the end of the year. Many of you have placed monies in a flexible
spending account at your place of employment. If you have not thought about it in a while, it
maybe time to start. Some plans require the money you contributed to be spent by December
31, or you risk losing it.
Here is a list of vision-related services and expenses that may qualify for reimbursement:
Eye Health Examination; Contact Lenses; Eyeglasses; Computer Eyeglasses; Prescription
Sunglasses; Laser Vision Correction
Some of you have chronic medical conditions that require special testing to monitor
progress. In many cases your healthcare insurance deductible starts over at the first of the
year. You may consider scheduling those tests before the end of the year while you have
already met your insurance deductible.
Beat the year-end rush. Schedule your appointment today. Call Hester Eye Associates
at 770-590-8191.
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is not as extensive as that offered by a nursing home, is $42,000 per year, according to the
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same Genworth study. All long-term care costs have risen steadily over the past several years,
with no indication that they will level off.
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of long-term care expenses, which means you will have to take responsibility. Of course, if
you are fortunate, you may go through life without ever needing to enter a nursing home or
an assisted living facility, or even needing help from a home health-care aide. But given the
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impose a potential burden on your grown children?
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yourself. But, as you’ve heard, it’s best to “hope for the best, but plan for the worst.” So,
take the lessons of Long-Term Care Awareness Month to heart and start preparing yourself
for every scenario.
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YOUR CHILD NEEDS SURGERY!
“Your child needs surgery.” It is a phrase no parent wants to hear. Surgery can be scary,
so how do you know who to trust?
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Kid-sized care Doesn’t one size fit all? One size does not fit all because a six month
old baby and a teenager are very different in many ways. At Children’s, we have the ability to
care for both. We are the only hospital system in Georgia solely dedicated to treating children
and teens. Our pediatric radiologists and anesthesiologists provide doses appropriate for kids’
growing bodies. We use child-size equipment, including needles and blood pressure cuffs.
And, we have full-time therapy dogs on staff to relieve anxiety and brighten kids’ days.
Advanced technology Why would my child need advanced technology? Advanced
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perfectly shaped cornea is spherical, like a baseball, allowing all light rays to enter your eye
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rays to focus on two points rather than one. The result is distorted or blurred vision.
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affects your vision at all distances, not just close up or far away.
Most people have some degree of astigmatism. If it’s mild, however, you may not even
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vision and possibly eye fatigue or headaches. In some cases, astigmatism is accompanied
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contacts, surgery, or CRT (Non-surgical corneal shaping). Your doctor can help you decide
which option is best for you.
At first, the glasses can make objects look a bit tilted or distorted, but this should disappear
after you get used to them.
The amount of time you wear your correction will not have any effect on the basic
astigmatism or its development – that is, wearing glasses or contacts will not make the
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Walks For Your Best Health
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Walking. Jogging. Hiking. Running. The choice is yours. Whatever your preference, we’re
encouraging you to get outside for your heart and for your health. Research has shown that
walking 30 minutes a day has many health benefits. Plus, it’s easy, cheap and fun. Remember,
walking isn’t just good for your health; it’s good for your heart and joy!
• Spending time in the great outdoors gives your body a boost of Vitamin D and energy.
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NOTES FROM ACWORTH’S MAYOR
TOMMY ALLEGOOD
Fall is officially here! The cooler temperatures and changing of the leaves ring in the
season of giving. We are so grateful to have so many special
organizations ramping up to help fellow community members.
Many of these non-profits, local businesses, and churches intend
to give a lot more than they receive this year. These groups fill
critical gaps formed in our community. Many of these groups need
your help through your time, talents, and treasures. Get involved
in this season of giving!
Speaking of giving, we would like to send out a huge thank
you to the leadership of the Acworth Business Association, JRM
Management, and our city team for their efforts in pulling off
another incredible Taste of Acworth. The rain held off and the
crowds were great! More than 18,000 people attended the event.
The Business Association is able to give back more than $20,000
a year to our community through proceeds from the event. Way to go team! For more
information on joining the Business Association visit www.acworthbusiness.org.
November features the Acworth Turkey Chase 5K, our community’s largest road race.
The event will take place on Saturday, November 22.
We are proud to announce that our Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource
Department continues to be recognized as one of the best in the State of Georgia. The
Georgia Recreation and Parks Association’s Fifth District recently named the department
as its top agency for 2014 at its annual awards banquet at Red Top Mountain State Park.
Clem Freeman, the department’s Parks Foreman over buildings and parks, was named the
Facilities and Grounds Distinguished Professional of the Year for Northwest Georgia. The
Department also received the Innovative Program of the Year Award for the Mother/Son
Campout Event held this past September.
Until next time! Make it Count … Tommy
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Art Auction and Silent Auction: Auction
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works of Art from local area artists have been
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Sewing Oasis -
Acworth Parks and Recreation is now
offering a sewing class for ages 6-18. This
class will teach basic sewing skills on a real
sewing machine. Classes will run for two
month sessions and each month will feature a
new project. Students will be responsible for
supplying their own fabric. Sewing machines
will be provided. All classes will be held
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ITS OFFICIAL
County dignitaries, Acworth’s elected officials and members of Acworth’s Police
Department were all on hand, Oct 8, as Mayor Tommy Allegood officially cut the ribbon for
their police department’s new building. The new building is 2 stories, 24,000 square feet,
with room to expand the building for future growth. Their old building was 5,000 square
feet. The new building has a community/training room, a K-9 room with kennels that allow
the dogs to go from the inside and out, an armory for weapons, a quartermaster room, and
an evidence lab.
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Kell’s Chef: Kelli
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students, Daniel Lee,
Amber Jimenez,
Griffin Johnson, and
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It’s that special time again! The City of Acworth is excited to be partnering with NorthStar
Church to make this year’s Santa’s Arrival the best yet! Santa will be reaching the Depot in
downtown Acworth on Friday, December 5th. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Santa
is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 p.m. There will be a host of live performances until 9:00 p.m.
to help Santa kickoff the holiday season.
Bring the entire family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read The Night Before Christmas
and watch the lighting of the tree on Main Street.
Enjoy pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, eating candy canes with all his elves, and filling
the streets with the holiday spirit. There will be puppet shows, face painting, train rides,
marshmallow roasting, hot chocolate and a live nativity. Don’t forget to visit Frana Brown
Park, where you can peruse the beautiful Festival of Trees!
Arrive at the Depot at 5:15 p.m. to schedule your picture time with Santa and Mrs.
Claus, pictures begin at 6:45 p.m. Time slots for pictures are limited and only those who
have reserved a time will be able to take pictures with Santa, so be sure to arrive early to
schedule your picture time. This year we will not have a photographer onsite, so plan on
bringing your camera to capture the special moment.
For more information visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org or call the Parks and
Recreation office at 770-917-1234.
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The City of Kennesaw will kick off the holiday season with a parade followed by snow
activities and a tree lighting program on Saturday, December 6 at the annual Day with Santa
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Festivities will carry into the evening with a musical program and a tree lighting
ceremony beginning at 6 p.m. Event organizers are accepting entries for the parade at www.
adaywithsanta.com. Entries will be judged and prizes will be awarded in several categories.
Participation is free.
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GALLERY 4463 PRESENTS A MEMBER SHOW
Featuring original works by over 30 member artists!
Do you love art? Are you looking for that perfect gift for the holidays?
Gallery 4463 in Acworth, Georgia, will feature over 30 artists’ works in their November
show. Most of the work featured will be small works.
Small works include paintings, pottery, photography
and glasswork that are smaller in size and affordable
in price. The gallery will also open their Holiday Gift
Shop, which includes jewelry, glasswork, artisan made
decorative pieces for the home and small, unframed
original works that make excellent, artistic gifts for
the holidays.
An opening reception for the show will be held
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get a sneak peek at the exhibit as well as meet many
of the artists who created the artwork. The reception is
free and there will be refreshments. The Membership
Show will run from October 29 – November 30.
FOUR WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVES RECEPTION DECEMBER 6
Enjoy the art of Palma Rhoades, Kaye Mero, Ann
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show scheduled for December 6 - 6-9 pm.
Gallery 4463 is located just across the railroad tracks from Main Street at 4463 Cherokee
Street in Acworth. The Gallery features over 30 member artists who work in oils, acrylics,
pottery, fine jewelry, glass, colored pencil and more. There is also a gift shop featuring smaller
items such as prints, note cards, soaps and beaded jewelry. The building is also available for
event rental. Gallery and Gift Shop Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 12:00 to 6:00 PM
and Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 PM. For more information please call 770-485-8554. The gallery
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Pottery both functional and whimsical, produced by students and instructors from
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation’s pottery program, will be on display and available for purchase
at the City of Kennesaw’s Community House in November. In addition, one-of-a-kind items
handmade by local artists including jewelry, felted wool and knitted items, photography and
other mixed-media works of art will also be offered for sale.
Holiday Gift Shop hours are as follows: Friday, November 21 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.;
Saturday, November 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, November 23 from Noon to 5
p.m.
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Never use an indoor extension cord outside.
Discard or replace any items with frayed cords or wires.
Plug outdoor lighting into a ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle when possible
or use a GFCI outdoor surge protection device.
Cooking safety
• Clean cooking areas to eliminate grease.
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14 NOV NC
Buying a Home? Don't Let Fear Get in Your Way
Last week, I was talking to a young couple looking for a home. First,
I had our mortgage broker prequalify them. Prequalification lets
the Buyer know how much house they can afford, how much the
monthly payment will be and it gives the Buyer a stronger negotiating
position when making an offer. Yet, when the conversation shifted
to finally living in a home that they would own, their disposition
changed dramatically. Suddenly, they wanted to wait and save more
money for a down payment. The problem with that logic is that
any money they put into savings will get eaten up by rising interest
rates and housing appreciation. Moreover, according to the Labor
Department, U.S. workers’ pay still isn’t keeping up with inflation. Also, a nationwide panel of over one
hundred economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists projected that home values
would appreciate by approximately 8% from now to the end of 2015. Lastly, according to Freddie Mac,
“In the next few months, mortgage rates are likely to remain at their current, low level, but will not remain
there for long. As the Federal Reserve is expected to ‘taper’ its purchases of long-term Treasuries and
mortgage-backed securities, and as economic growth picks up, long-term yields will gradually rise. Fixedrate mortgages are expected to be higher in six months, and may even approach 5 percent a year from now.”
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FIRST WATCH OPENS
KENNESAW LOCATION
First Watch, the award-winning Breakfast,
Brunch and Lunch restaurant, today continued
to validate the nation’s huge appetite for
daytime-only dining with the opening of its
newest location in Kennesaw, Ga. Located
in Cobb County, one of the country’s fastestgrowing counties, the Kennesaw restaurant
marks First Watch’s sixth opening in less than
two years in Metro Atlanta as the Floridabased company continues to build off its
rapid growth.
The 4,627-square-foot
freestanding Kennesaw restaurant is located
at 3815 Cherokee St., rounding out the list
of Georgia First Watch locations in Smyrna,
Dunwoody, Snellville, Johns Creek and
Alpharetta. It employs about 25 people in a city
that was voted by Family Circle magazine as
one of the Top 10 Best Towns for Families.
“The Atlanta Metro area boasts a number
of appealing attributes,” said Chris Tomasso,
chief marketing officer for First Watch. “Its
diversity and rich southern tradition makes it
an ideal spot for our high quality ingredients,
service and cuisine. Kennesaw specifically has
a strong community and neighborhood feel,
and that’s something that we at First Watch
knew we wanted to be a part of.”
First Watch has received more than
200 “Best Of” accolades in markets across
the country. The company is committed to
sourcing local fare whenever possible and the
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my wife Mary Jane, own and manage the
Provident Insurance Agency. We are a full
service agency located in Marietta, Georgia,
but serving all of Georgia.
My background is in business with an
MBA. I left the corporate world over 25 years
ago to live my dream of owning my own
business. We are appointed with all the major
insurance carriers. We employ our son Chris,
and my brother Ron, as well as independent
contractors. Throughout the years in the
“benefits market place”, I have developed
personal relationships with the carriers we
represent. So when I say that I shop the market
for you, that also means I am able to stay on
the cutting edge of what is going on and see
the trends as they emerge.
Today I want to speak to you about
Medicare Health Plans.
So, you’ve just become eligible for Medicare.
Great! But, as you are probably finding out, it
doesn’t cover everything: only about of 80% of
your medical expenses. Whether you are “aging
in” (turning 65) for the first time, leaving your
group medical plan or at “open enrollment”, I
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Overwhelmed by the confusion of
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people are. You probably have questions
like: What is a Medigap Plan or a Medicare
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That’s where I come in. There is no best plan,
only the best plan for you. As an “independent
agent”, I can help guide you through the
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Once you are enrolled in Medicare Part A & B,
you have two main options to handle the expenses
not covered by Medicare A & B. One choice is a
Medicare Supplement (Medigap policy). The other
choice is a Medicare Advantage plan, administered
by the insurance carrier. Independent agents like
me don’t represent one insurance carrier. This
enables me to get to know you and understand
exactly what your personal needs are and find the
plan that is best for you. I can then “cut through
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KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER KENNESAW
The largest new Kiwanis chapter to be formed worldwide in 2014 is the Kiwanis Club of
Greater Kennesaw with 49 Charter members. The club was built in 12 weeks with the assistance
of 24 volunteers from 6 clubs in Division 15 and 2 clubs from the Georgia district.
The organization meets
at noon every Wednesday at
Provino’s Italian Restaurant
on Barrett Parkway in
Kennesaw and presents
a different speaker each
week.
On December 2, the
Charter Night Dinner will
take place at Piedmont
Church in Marietta Please
call Keisha Hoermer, Vice
President – Kiwanis Club
of Greater Kennesaw
at 770-974-0333 or email
at khoermer@kennesaw.edu for information on membership.
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- Georgia District of Kiwanis, Jimmy McCorlew, Governor - Georgia District of Kiwanis
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As a community, we are always looking for proactive ways
to enhance public safety. Over the years, we have recognized the
positive impact of commercial and residential alarm systems. There
are countless cases where alarms have protected our citizen’s and
business’s properties. Unfortunately, apathetic behavior in segments
of our communities across our country has reduced the effectiveness
through false alarms.
Typically, national and local research indicates 10% of calls
for service come through alarm calls for law enforcement response.
Of that, 90% of the calls are false. Aside from the drain on law
enforcement resources, overall public safety becomes compromised.
Law enforcement and alarm industry representatives have partnered to
address current challenges and make technology improvements. The
2013 GA state legislative passed a law requiring 2 call verification from alarm companies
prior to 911 notifications (O.C.G.A. 35-1-9).
We ask that our residents and businesses educate themselves thoroughly with their current
or future systems: Choose a reputable alarm company with experienced installers that pass
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An Intimate Evening of Holiday Music with Paul Byrom
The Kennesaw State University Retirees
Association is partnering with one of
Ireland’s Premier Tenors, Paul Byrom, to
present a unique fundraising concert event!
The KSU Retirees Association established
its Legacy Scholarship in 2009 and since
that inception has awarded over $14,000 to
student relatives of KSU retirees. Your ticket
purchase will help raise the much-needed
funds to continue our Legacy Scholarship.
This Christmas concert will be held
Sunday evening, December 14, 2014 at 7
p.m. “The concert will be followed by a meet
and greet with Mr. Bryom and will be held KSU Center, 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw,
GA 30144
Tickets are $35 Contribution per person or $50 Contribution - per personwith Preferred
Seating, guarantees access to the closest available seats to the performance stage. Quantities are
limited.To buy tickets: visit Paul’s website at www.PaulByrom.ie or go to brownpapertickets.
com and type in his name. All tickets include a meet and greet immediately following the performance, where you
can take a photo with Paul and get an autograph on Official Paul Byrom merchandise.
Tickets will not be available for sale at the event so please bring your printed ticket with
you, as virtual tickets will not be accepted. This is an all ages, family friendly concert event,
but everyone must have a ticket for admittance.
Paul recently released his 5th solo album, THINKING OF HOME, a collection of
songs that pay tribute to his homeland in Ireland, as well as his new home in America. His
debut Public Television special was released in 2013 to compliment his album, THIS IS
THE MOMENT, which hit #1 on the Billboard World Music and Amazon Charts. Paul is
the original lead tenor of the PBS sensation, Celtic Thunder, and in 2012 he was honored as
“Best Tenor” at the Irish Music Awards. Visit www.paulbyrom.ie to see a list of his upcoming
performances.
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2014 The tradition continues with another year of a SPECTACULAR holiday song and dance
revue! During the first three weekends of December, The Strand will produce its biggest
and most elaborate show yet, A Christmas Tradition. This song and dance revue will show
off The Strand’s awe inspiring sets and effects like has never been seen before, as well as
the diva voices and high energy dances that Strand patrons have come to know and love. A
Christmas Tradition is guaranteed to make the entire family dance, clap, and enjoy the spirit
of the holidays - from Santa-loving six year olds to out of town in-laws.
A Christmas Tradition will feature a pre-show holiday sing along with Ron Carter
on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ. The organ pre-show will begin half an hour before
showtime.
Tickets for A Christmas Tradition are on sale now. Seating is assigned, and tickets
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Kennesaw Mountain High School’s Theatre Department will present the musical Aida
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musical was written by pop icon Elton John and Broadway legend Tim Rice - the same team
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The musical play tells the story of a forbidden love that flourishes in a time of hate. In
the midst of a war between Egypt and Nubia a young military captain is intrigued by one of
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As their time
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one another even
though the captain
is engaged to the
Pharaoh’s daughter.
Director Coy Dunn,
who was the Cobb
County Teacher of
the Year in 2012,
says the play has a
wonderful balance
between upbeat
music and comedy with a dramatic storyline rich with forbidden love, greed, secrets, intrigue
and murder”.
Summer Finley brings the title role to life as Aida. Zach Seabaugh plays the military
captain, Radames, who is caught in a love triangle between his childhood friend whom he is
expected to marry and the new slave girl that challenges him in every regard.
Landon Ebuna received the Region One-Act Play Best Actor award last year playing
Tom Sawyer. He is back on the stage this year playing Mereb, Aida’s former childhood friend
who has been a slave since he was a child. Shelbea Owen portrays the Egyptian princess
Amneris. Daniel Frisbie plays Radames’ evil father Zoser. Trevor Winnett portrays the
Pharaoh while Brie Wolfe and Iyani Kelly play Aida’s best friends. The role of Aida’s father
is played by Patrick Burrell .
“We have 36 performers – singing, dancing, and acting with two technical theatre classes
offering support behind the scenes. They have been working this show for several weeks so I
cannot wait until the audiences get to see the product of all of their hard work and efforts.”
Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at the school’s
front office between 8 – 4.
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Kennesaw Youth Council
Former Councilman Bill Thrash and his wife Suzie Thrash have always been passionate
about the youth in our community, it is why they began the Kennesaw Youth Council so many
years ago. After Councilman Thrash’s passing there was a huge void to fill. Councilmember
Welsh and Mrs. Thrash came together and have put together an amazing program for our
future leaders.
Councilman Thrash
had always wanted to
take the Youth Council
to Washington DC…this
year, in his honor, this
council will be going to
Washington DC in April.
But before they do that,
they have much to learn.
The mission of the
Kennesaw Youth Council
is to establish a forum
to show selected leaders
in our youth community
the who, what and most
importantly the “why” of
governance and servant
leadership. This year our
selected group will help
address pressing needs and
involve the youth of our
City in creating a better
City, County, State, and Nation.
On September 23rd the newly selected Kennesaw Youth Council spent the day learning
about our County and how Cobb works! They started the day meeting Vic Reynolds our
District Attorney and his staff. From there the witnessed two seasoned Superior Court Judges,
Judge Ruben Green and Judge Jim Bodiford. Then they were treated to a brown bag lunch
and roundtable discussion with Cobb County Commissioner Helen Goreham. The KYC then
left the square and headed to the Cobb County Jail and had an enlightening conversation
with Chief Beck and Sheriff Warren. After a tour of the Jail they headed over to the Marietta
Daily Journal where they met with Editors and Reporters and learned of the importance of
media relations in Government. The day concluded at the Cobb County Commission meeting
where two of our KYC members engaged in the process. It was a jam packed day that gave
the members a quick overview of how the county works.
Next up, the KYC will attend a Cobb County School Board meeting.
Of the over 60 nominations, this years Kennesaw Youth Council consists of 8 High
School Students and a KSU Student Mentor. Our 2014-2015 Kennesaw Youth Council: John
W Arnett, Haley Biggins, Jacob Drobney, Jake Hackney, Alex Kirby, Samantha Maddin,
Riley Swab and Sam Vang. The KSU mentor is Khy Chestnut.
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Acworth Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run
The 6th Annual Acworth Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run & 2K Walk - Saturday, November
22, 2014 - Save the date for this annual Thanksgiving season tradition, presented by the
City of Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department! In the past five
years you have helped us collect over 10,000 non-perishable food items that have gone to
help stock local food pantries during the holiday season! All non-perishable food items
are to benefit the Tackle Hunger Program.
Enjoy an exhilarating 5K run through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the
shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. Walk, jog, or run, participants of all ages and abilities
are welcome.
Registration for the Untimed Fun Run for age 13 and over is $10 before noon on
November 19 or $20 on the day of the race. Registration for the Untimed Fun Run for
kid’s age 6 to12 is $5 before noon on November 19 or $10 on the day of the race. Kids
5 & under are free.
There is a Timed Run for participants 10 years old and up, the cost of the Timed Run
is $20 before noon on November 19. All participants must bring a non-perishable food
item on race day to receive their race number and Acworth Turkey Chase t-shirt. The 5K
Fun Run will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the 2K walk at 9:15 a.m. on Main Street in Downtown
Acworth. There will be a “Little Pilgrim” Trot for children up to age 5 beginning at 10:00
a.m. on Main Street.
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Congratulations to 11U Kennesaw Express who won the championship in the 11U
Champs Wear Rings Baseball Tournament in Acworth on Sunday, Oct 19th. They won the
championship game 18-0. You make Kennesaw proud! Head Coach is John Hayman
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A big shout out to Cameron Backus
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Cameron is pictured at left with Mayor Mark
Mathews and daughter Emily.
A huge thank you to all those who made
this years Track or Treat a very successful
one for the YWCA. The YWCA is the only
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Our warm up was awesome... Thanks
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community as they completed the 2014 Warrior Way 5K. The 5K started at Cauble Park and
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ETO’s 12th Annual Battle of Kennesaw
Martial Arts & Fitness Championships
ETO Martial Arts and Fitness hosted the 12th Annual Battle of Kennesaw on Saturday
October 25 at Furtah Prepatory School located on Hwy 92 in Acworth. The Martial Arts &
Fitness Championships and Service Project proved another success! Participants competed
in Forms, Creative Forms, Weapons, Demo Team, Sparring, Board Breaking, Cardio Kick
and Tug of War categories. Each competitor also had the opportunity to help raise can food
and toy donations for a holiday service project. In addition to the competition and service
project, ETO awarded a special School Participation Award (earned by a non ETO school
with the most competitors in the event). BOK winner this year is Menera Tae Kwon Do of
Kennesaw. Congrats to Mr. Mario Manera and all his students for a fine show of sportsmanship.
ETO also presented the Modern Day Warrior Scholarship to a young Martial Artist between
the ages of 12 -20 (see story below). In addition to school participation and Modern Day
Warrior, a special Battle of Kennesaw Martial Arts Legend Award was presented to the late
John Pereda who was the instructor for Ohana Karate. His lovely wife Ann and daughters
Hannah and Sara received the award on his behalf. Mr. Pereda enabled his students to succeed
in the arts and in life. ETO extends a special “Thank-You” to all competitors, spectators
and volunteers for making the Battle of Kennesaw the best in competition, sportsmanship
and service. Be sure to join us for next’s year’s Battle of Kennesaw! If you would like to
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The Kell High School Marching Band and Color Guard participated in the 31st Annual Southern
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marching band competition against 18 other teams from the region. Top trophies were won in their
Class AAA for Best Overall Music, Color Guard, Percussion, Drum Majors, Effects and Visuals. In
their Gold Division against all Class AAA and AAAA bands, Kell won the Grand Champion trophy
and trophies for Best Music Performance, Best Overall Effect, and Best Overall Auxiliary.
The band’s performance was titled, “Keep It Simple,” and this resonated with the judges at
Sprayberry and at two other competitions, where they won an additional 10 trophies. The Kell
Marching Band is led by Kell’s Director of Bands David Roth and Associate Director of Bands Taylor
Watts. Drum Majors are Makayla McLeod and Jared Stephens. The band also won
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than 1,000 applicants for 40 openings, she
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New York City. Talie is the captain of the
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the cadets were impressive. Earning another “Bravo Zulu” streamer for our NJROTC Unit
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The expression “it takes a village” holds true at Awtrey Middle School as local businesses
partnered with school staff, parent volunteers, and students to spruce up the school’s campus. Awtrey Middle School wishes to thank the following local businesses for their contribution
to this event’s success: Russo Landscapes for donating time, equipment, and expertise with
the landscaping; Jersey Mike’s Subs for sending employees to work beside us and providing
discount coupons for every volunteer; Sparkles for providing free passes for every student
volunteer; Kennesaw Auto Center for providing free oil change coupons for our Volunteer
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At Awtrey we encourage parent volunteerism, because research shows students with
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held on October 22 at Red Top Mountain
State Park. Recreation Programs Coordinator
Lindsey Pritchard received the Outstanding
Programmer Award, and Office Assistant
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Pritchard was recognized for her
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recreation, as well as her personal and
professional development. As a Certified Park
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EXPECTATIONS!
Rev. Sam Storey, Columnist
Expectations…Everybody’s got ‘em. But sometimes dealing
with them can be difficult. A man once asked his good friend why
he had never married? The friend sighed, and said, “Well, I guess
I just never met the right woman… I guess I was always looking
for the perfect girl.” “Oh, come on now,” said his buddy. “Surely
you met at least one girl over the years that you wanted to marry.”
“Yes, there was this one girl,” he finally admitted. “I guess she was
the perfect girl… The only perfect girl I ever really met. She was
perfect in every way… I really thought that she was the perfect girl
for me.” “Well, why didn’t you marry her?” The friend paused, and
sadly replied, “Apparently… she was also looking for the perfect
guy.” Now my point is simply this, often times we are the problem;
And a big part of the problem is, again, our expectations.
Remember the cartoon that showed a young boy standing toe-to-toe and nose-to-nose with
his teacher. Behind them was a blackboard covered with unsolved math problems; presumably
ones that the boy had been unable to finish, or do correctly. And in the caption, the boy is
saying to his teacher, “I’m not an underachiever… you’re just an over-expecter!”
Expectations. And they can really get in the way. Sometimes… they can be really hard
to deal with. Just ask Jesus…You see, expectations, especially unmet expectations, were a
big problem for Jesus as well.
In Matthew 11:16-30, Jesus is saying to them: But you just don’t get it, do you? What
were you expecting? You’re like immature children, he says. And then he characterizes their
expectations in this way: We played the flute for you, and yet you did not dance; we sang a
dirge, and yet you did not mourn. John and Jesus were almost polar opposites. The people
didn’t like John’s confrontational attitude whereas Jesus was accessible and understanding. And the people didn’t like that either! It seemed that no matter who God sent, it was never
right. Neither John nor Jesus met their expectations…
The problem, here, is that it’s not supposed to be about our expectations, it’s not about what we
want. Rather, it’s all about what we need so we can be healthy, happy, and well-adjusted. That was
what Jesus was all about. He knew about all the things we want or desire in this life. But he loved us
so much, that he chose not to give us what we wanted; but, instead, to give us what we desperately
needed. Jesus is someone who could take away those heavy burdens that we are always carrying around
on our shoulders. Someone who could give us the peace and rest that we are forever seeking, but never
seem to find. Someone who loves and accepts us for who we are, and then tells us that, no matter who
we are, we are always welcome in His Father’s house. As we find ourselves in the Thanksgiving Season, we recall “the best” Thanksgiving story is what
God has done in the history of humankind. And the best part of “the best” story is that it is our story. It
is a story that tells us “who” we are by telling us “whose” we are. Have a blessed Thanksgiving! (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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DINNER THEATER: Dec. 4, 5, & 6th. Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, located at 5145
Due West Road, Powder Springs, will present the musical “The Christmas Post.” Featuring
a full cast with choir, this musical comedy is a Norman Rockwell painting come to life!
Remembering the days when The Saturday Evening Post found its way into American homes
and hearts, this is a fun and fast Broadway style musical, yet offers a clear message of the
true meaning of Christmas in its entertaining dialogue and drama. Dinner is at 6pm and the
performance begins at 7pm. For more information or to purchase tickets for this fun family
event, go to www.burnthickory.com.
Bethlehem Walk Dec. 6 -7, Dec. 12 – 13, 2014
Mountain View United Methodist Church of Marietta invites everyone in our community to
Experience the sights and sounds of the City of Bethlehem 2,000 years ago on the night Jesus was born
at Bethlehem Walk 2014 from 7 – 9 p.m. on Dec. 6- 7 and Dec. 12 – 13, 2014. The preschool morning
performance is Friday, Dec. 12 from 9:30 a.m. - noon.
“For more than 20 years, Mountain View has recreated the shops, the townspeople, the census
takers, the Roman soldiers, all going about their business while an unnoticed miracle takes place in a
small corner of the city,” said Rev. Bill Burch, senior pastor at Mountain View UMC. “This wonderful
holiday event provides everyone with a superb opportunity experience the goodness of the season with
our neighbors and the members of our congregation.”
“We accomplish our goal by recreating the entire city of Bethlehem on our church grounds. Each
night of Bethlehem Walk is a 2-acre interactive play where visitors can walk through the city’s streets
and talk with the potter or the baker.
sThe annual production involves more than 175 church members and area volunteers who begin
setting up the “city of Bethlehem” in the week after Thanksgiving and play the roles of the people who
populated the city on the night of Christ’s birth. Admission is free, but contributions to the missions
of Mountain View are encouraged.
For more information or to volunteer or participate, please email mvumcbw@gmail.com.
Mountain View United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Jamerson Road and Trickum
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HONORING OUR OFFICERS
On October 16,
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police office of the year
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Keep Kennesaw Beautiful will host a
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November 15 from 9 am – 2 pm at the
Kennesaw Public Works facility on Moon
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Secure personal document shredding
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