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Your Best Source for community News and Events The Bright Side Volume 23 No 12 KENNESAW & ACWORTH COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1992 TM DEC 2014 CALIFORNIA DREAMING PARTNERS WITH JERRY WORTHAN MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS FUND 37th Annual Jerry Worthan Memorial Christmas Fund GONE WITH THE WIND special SCREENING ECRWSS CAR - RT SORT POSTAL CUSTOMER The Bright Side P O Box 935 Kennesaw, GA 30156 PRSRT-STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID ACWORTH, GA 30101 PERMIT #41 This is the 37th year for the City of Kennesaw Police Department to help the less fortunate families in the Kennesaw and Acworth area. Last year, 2013, the Kennesaw Police Department was able to help seventy four (74) families to including two hundred and five (205) children. Donations of money, food, or new toys would be greatly appreciated. The drop off location for toys and food is the Kennesaw City Jail. Monetary donations can be brought to the Kennesaw Police Department, Monday – Friday 8:00a.m until 6:00 p.m. or mailed to Kennesaw Police Department, Attn: Officer Scott Luther, 2539 J.O. Stephenson Ave., Kennesaw GA. 30144. Please make checks payable to the Jerry Worthan Memorial Christmas Fund. The deadline for donations will be December 20th. Regular updates will be posted at the Kennesaw Police facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/KennPD?v=wall This year the food will be collected for the Shiloh United Methodist Church food pantry. 2014 Board members are Chief Bill Westenberger, Deputy Chief Barbara Tolbert, Officer Scott Luther - C.O.P.S. Director/Treasurer, Bobbie Duke - 911 Director/Secretary, and honorary members Dianne Worthan (Jerry Worthans widow) and Wendy Cunningham (Jerry Worthans daughter). We are working with Greg Carter at California Dreaming again this year. Santa will be visiting California Dreaming on December 18. Toy donation boxes are up at our community business partners. (California Dreaming Main Street Pharmacy). Pictured above: Captain Kimberlee Brophy, Officer Joy Polycarpio, Police Chief William Westenberger, Deputy Chief Barbara Tolbert THE BRIGHT SIDE THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT What a fun way to get in the Christmas Spirit -- California Dreaming, 745 Chastain Rd in Kennesaw has invited Santa to visit on Thursday, December 18 from 6-9 and you and your family are invited to come have dinner with Santa. Plan on visiting Santa at California Dreaming, where he will take the time to listen to all the kids wishes and pose for photos. Stay for dinner and make this an extra special night for the family. Greg Carter, owner operator, is an involved member of the community and advises that one way California Dreaming is giving back this Christmas is by collecting toys for the Jerry Worthan Memorial Christmas Fund sponsored by the Kennesaw Police Department. Greg states they have collection boxes in the front of the restaurant and will be collecting toys from now through December 18. -- Last year California Dreaming collected over seven huge boxes of toys, many coming from the East Cobb Lions Club and students from Kennesaw Mountain High School, both of which make a significant contribution to our toy drive every year as does Piedmont Church. When you donate a toy you will receive a card good for a FREE basket of Croissants. The evening with Santa includes: Free Pictures with Santa! Face Painting! Meet Kennesaw’s Police Chief Bill Westenberger! Live Holiday Music! Free Treats for the Kids!Make your own S’mores! The Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum is pleased to announce a 75th anniversary screening of the world’s most beloved movie. Through special permission from Warner Bros. the museum will host the screening of Gone With the Wind at the Marietta Performing Arts Center on the exact anniversary date of December 15th. The evening will begin with a short introduction and drawing for door prizes. Tickets are only $10 per person and seating is reserved. The new 75th Anniversary DVD will be available in the lobby and concessions will be sold by the MPAC. Tickets may be purchased online at www.MPAC.Marietta-City.org or purchase tickets at the MPAC Box Office located on the Marietta High School campus at 1171 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, GA 30064. For information about the Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum, please visit us on Facebook or at www.gwtwmarietta.com. Christmas at Piedmont Church Arts & Crafts Show Join us for a festive celebration; Christmas at Piedmont Church Arts & Craft Show will be buzzing with activity on Friday, December 12th and Saturday, December 13th. There will be lots of unique arts and crafts exhibitors from all over the southeast that have crafted, arranged, painted, or built all the products themselves. A sample of products to be sold is jewelry, pottery, paintings, ornaments, apparel, unique one of a kind gift items and much, much, more. A perfect time to enjoy good family fun and finish up your Christmas shopping!! Delicious festival food to warm your insides, local entertainment, FREE rides on the 50-foot Snow Tube ride on Friday and FREE Petting Zoo on Saturday. All weekend there will be FREE photos with Santa, FREE children’s activities, roasting marshmallows & smores and much, much more. Hours will be Friday, December 12th; 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 13th; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. FREE Admission and FREE Parking. There will be FREE parking and a free courtesy shuttle from JJ Danniell Middle School and the Old Time Pottery Parking lots. For more information call 770-423-1330 or www.piedmonthchurch.tv. Piedmont Church is located at 570 Piedmont Rd, Marietta, GA 30066. 14 DEC NC Bright Side page 2 ATTENTION city of kennesaw residents Collection of trash, recycle, and yard debris for all customers will be consolidated and picked up on YOUR normal trash day starting Jan 5, EXCEPT for Legacy Park, Northgate and McEver Woods. PLEASE NOTE: Legacy Park, Northgate, and McEver Woods subdivision collection days are being changed from Wed trash/Thu recycle to Mondays. The city has been divided into four zones. Monday(Blue), Tuesday(Red/Orange), Thursday(Green) and Friday (Yellow). Please take a minute to identify your zones on the map below. page 3 Bright Side 14 DEC NC Holiday Shopping Arrives at The Southern Museum The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, located at 2829 Cherokee Street in downtown Kennesaw, is a great location for all your holiday shopping needs. You don’t have to look any further than your local museum for that unique gift or toy. The General Emporium Gift offers gift ideas for all ages, especially for train enthusiasts or Civil War history buffs on your list – gift ideas include ornaments and home decor, books for adults and children, cookbooks, clothing, artwork, puzzles, railroad sets, games and toys, & more! You can also find scrumptious jams, jellies, and other food items from our Braswell’s line - made right here in Georgia .Bring in the coupon from today’s paper and receive a 10% discount on your purchase. Mark your calendar! The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will host its fifth annual “Trains, Trains, Trains” event on Saturday, January 24. This year, the special railroad-themed event will be more familyfriendly than ever before and will include new layouts, activities, and an expanded version of the Museum gift shop that will offer guests a larger array of train and railroad items made especially for kids. “Trains, Trains, Trains” is the Museum’s most popular annual event, and this year our staff has been gearing up for what is sure to be our largest turnout yet,” said Dr. Richard Banz, the Museum’s executive director. “We are proud to host an event where families can make memories that will last a lifetime,” he adds. As guests navigate the Museum they will discover new layouts which they will be able to interact with and operate. Featured in the Museum’s Cobb Energy Gallery, North Georgia Modurail will set up the largest layout ever showcased at “Trains, Trains, Trains”. With the expansion of hands-on activities for all ages, kids will be able to take part in a new take-home craft. Adding to the excitement, railroad artifacts will be on display for visitors to pick up and discover how they are used. For more information, email [email protected], call 770-427-2117 ext. 3058, join us on facebook.com/southernmuseum, or visit southernmuseum.org. Holiday Tours!! Family and Friends Visiting for the Holidays? Take a tour of Marietta with the Historic Marietta Trolley. Bring your family and friends on our Thursday through Sunday Sightseeing Tours during November and December 2014. Special Rates for Groups of 10 or more. 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MAE MAGNIFIQUE RIBBON CUTTING Family and friends joined Kennesaw’s Mayor, Mark Mathews and Theresa Gray, in the official opening of Mae Magnifique full service European hair salon. Theresa is a color specialist with 31 years experience. This beautiful salon is located at 2953 North Cobb Pkwy, Ste 2, Kennesaw (next to Kid to Kid).. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONGRATULATIONS Giant Snow Tubing Slide Friday & Saturday Compliments of C & S Paving Kylas Rabun Kylas Rabun turns five on December 5. He is the son of Nicholas and Jenny Ludwig who wish him a very Happy Birthday. Nathan Ike Happy Birthday Nathan Ike, who turned four on November 23! You are the best son parents could wish for and we love you very much. Have a fantastic 4th year in life… we look forward to celebrating many more with you. Best wishes, Mom, dad and little sister (Mimi) women’s christian connection Ladies, Invite your friends and join us at our monthly luncheons! 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A reminder about the stormwater utility: Visit our website at www.GeorgiaFuneralCare.com Sanitation services are post billed, meaning the bill you receive in December covers the or call 678-574-3016 for details on all of our services! service you were provided in November. So the new stormwater utility fee won’t appear on the bill you get this month. However, when Locally owned and you receive your January sanitation bill, you’ll operated by the see the $5 monthly fee covering the month Marcy Family of December, which will be charged to all residential property owners. As you will recall, a $5 per month reduction in your sanitation bill was included in the FY 2014-2015 budget to offset this new fee, so you will not actually see an increase. 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GHT SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER PROOF Call Carol at 770-851-5469 Plus FREE VACUUMS ~ 5-MINUTE Emission Testing Bright Side page 6 CHAIRMAN’S CORNER By Chairman Tim Lee, Cobb County Cobb development by another name is expansion A good customer service rep is one who says, “We know you had other choices, and we’re glad that you chose to do business with us.” In Cobb County, we’re getting the chance to say that quite a bit as we see our plans for long-term economic expansion working. Notice I didn’t say “economic development,” which typically focuses largely on the quantity of new-business contributions to a region’s economy. I mean expansion, where you also focus on the quality of growth. In September, I told the Council for Quality Growth that we need to shift our way of thinking from exclusively economic development to that of expanding opportunities. I define it as creating the kind of jobs that will attract today’s youth who are getting their education now so they won’t see the need to move out of Cobb County when they start their careers. Local students graduating from area technical colleges might be intrigued, for example, with opportunities at companies such as Greenway Health, a Carrollton-based company that just announced a new office here for software development. Greenway is starting in Cobb with 150 new jobs that pay, on average, another 50% more than the county’s average wage. Other options might include companies like the German metalcomponents manufacturer, citim AM, who is investing $9 million in its move next year to Kennesaw. Or Vonage, the phone company that in July announced plans to move into the Cumberland area from Atlanta. Most recently, Genuine Parts announced it would accelerate the consolidation of its corporate headquarters with another of its facilities, which is located just across I-75 at Wildwood Office Park. The 1.7-mile move could have, instead, been to another county or state, but Genuine Parts cited a wonderful relationship with Cobb County and an eagerness to stay here and plan for the company’s own expected growth. We’re excited about all this expansion, and hope that you’ll latch onto that word when you tell people you know about all the great things happening in Cobb County. 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New LA Fitness Corner of Wade Green Rd & Busbee Pkwy • Kennesaw (across from LA Fitness) page 7 Bright Side 14 DEC NC Now oPeN iN KeNNesaw Sandra’s Southern Traditions Restaurant & Tea Room Serving: Lunch, Morning Tea & afternoon Tea Visit Our: in-House Bakery & Gourmet shop BRIGHT SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPA open Monday - Friday PROOF 9:00am - 5:00pm Follow us on Facebook SANDRA’S SOUTHERN TRADITIONs IS OPEN Call Carol at 770-851-5469 Many many friends turned out to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Sandra Cook’s Sandra’s 2870 Cherokee Street • Kennesaw • 30144 • 678-503-2047 Southern Traditions Restaurant and Tea Room. Many of us are well acquainted with Sandra’s delicious fare as she has catered many events in our area. They are open Monday-Friday from 9:00-5:00, serving lunch and morning and afternoon tea. Drop by their fabulous bakery and visit their gourmet shop during these hours. So many yummy items to chose from,you won’t know where to start. Pictured above Sandra Cook and Mayor Mark Mathews in center, surrounded by city staff and many friends. Your 1st Source for Tax & Accounting Needs Christmas From Dublin An Intimate Evening of Holiday Music with Paul Byrom Timothy M. Stuart, CPA The Kennesaw State University 26 Years Experience Retirees Association is partnering with one of Ireland’s Premier Tenors, Paul Byrom, to present a unique fundraising concert event! Your ticket purchase will help raise the much-needed funds to continue KSU’s Retirees Association 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 3103 Cobb Pkwy • Ste 117 • Kennesaw • 770-529-6300 be held KSU Center, 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (Next to Starbucks; Left of Walmart) Tickets are $35 per person. 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 This ad wasconcert createdevent, based on information you have provided us. Due to you, as virtual tickets will not be accepted. This is an all ages, family friendly ADVERTISER - PLEASE but everyone must have a ticket for admittance. time constraints and the need to meet our publication date, we can only make Paul recently released his 5th solo album, THINKING OF HOME, a collection of songs corrections to spelling, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. ADDRESS CORRECT that pay tribute to his homeland in Ireland, as well as his new home in America. Paul is the Again because of time constraints, a second proof of any changes made will original lead tenor of the PBS sensation, Celtic Thunder, and in 2012 he was honored as resubmitted for your approval. PHONE NUMBER CORR “Best Tenor” at the Irish Music Awards. Visit www.paulbyrom.ie to not see be a list of his upcoming performances. All major ad change requests will have to be done in the next issue you adverPRICES CORRECT Marietta’s Holiday Pops Concert tise in. Thank you for your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. If you want to get into the Holiday spirit early come to the Strand Theatre on the Marietta SPELLING square Dec 11th, Thursday evening beginning at 7pm for a fantastic holiday concert. Symphony Please call 770-851-5469 on the Square is a 50 person symphony orchestra under the direction of Dr. Paul Hill. They EXPIRATION DATE will treat you to some wonderful holiday music. Come early for Ron Carter’s organ pops or $12.50 fax corrections to 678-574-8793 concert and carol sing-a-long on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ. Tickets are only and it is general seating so get there early. Tickets may be purchased at the Strand Box Office by phone, or at www.earlsmithstrand.org. The mission of Symphony on the Square is to draw together musicians from the Marietta, Georgia area to rehearse and perform quality orchestral repertoire for the enjoyment of our audiences and the musical fulfillment of our performers. Our commitment to musical excellence fosters our members’ lifelong love of music and our performances seek to enrich the musical life of the community. • Individual & Business Tax • Incorporation • Accounting • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Investments • Consulting Open All Year Round This ad was created based on information you have provided us. 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The event highlighted Cobb Travel & Tourism’s 2014 accomplishments, recognized the one-year anniversary of the Cobb Sports Alliance and featured Cobb’s Camera Ready initiative. Special Spot-On Awards were given out to four partners for their exceptional support of Cobb Travel & Tourism and the Cobb Sports Alliance over the past year. Kim Watt of Acworth Parks and Recreation won the Hospitality Hero of the Year, Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Northwest won the Hotel Partner of the Year, Fifth Third Bank Stadium won the Attraction of the Year and the Restaurant of the Year went to Old Vinings Inn. “We were thrilled to give these awards to fantastic partners that have truly demonstrated their support over the past year,” said Holly Bass, CEO of Cobb Travel & Tourism. “Their contributions to Cobb Travel & Tourism and the Cobb Sports Alliance make a difference for the hospitality community and Cobb County.” Travel and tourism is Cobb’s largest industry at $2.1 billion and employs more than 30,000 people. Pictured above with Kim Watt and her parents (center) are proud staff and elected officials of Acworth including, City Manager, Brian Bulthuis; James Albright, Mayor Tommy Allegood, Chief Wayne Dennard, Councilmen Tim Houston, Brett North and Holly Bass, Chief Executive Officer of Cobb Travel & Tourism CONGRATULATIONS acworth! ADVERTISER - PLEASE CHECK: The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department (APRCRD) If you are like many of is proud to be an award-winning member of the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association ADDRESS CORRECT (GRPA). GRPA is a state association that promotes the importance of community recreational d based on information you have provided us.our Due to patients, your vision programming and parks throughout the state. d the need to meet our publication date, we can only make On November 5, Lauren Ham, Special Populations Coordinator, was named the GRPA PHONE NUMBER CORRECT benefits will ling, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates atinsurance this time. Senior Section Distinguished Professional for her work with the senior citizens in Acworth. ime constrants, a second proof of any changes made will APRCRD’s Senior Chair Yoga Class was also awarded GRPA Senior Section Outstanding expire at the end of CORRECT the PRICES Program! Mrs. Ham has been with the department since 2009 and has been steadily increasing for your approval. the number of classes and day trips offered each year. In 2015 the first ever overnight senior year. Vision Insurance SPELLING is trip to Savannah will be offered! ge requests will have to be done in the next issue you adverOn October 25, Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department was unique in that what you for your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. awarded the GRPA Fifth District Class “A” Agency of the Year. They also received the GRPA EXPIRATION DATE Innovative Program of the Year Award for the Mother-Son Camp Out that took place for don't use, you lose! In order to get the most from the first time this past September. Clem Freeman, Parks Foreman, was awarded the GRPA ve number or fax corrections to 770-427-1748. Fifth District Outstanding Facility and Grounds Maintenance Staff Member of the Year. Mr. BRIGHT SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPAP your benefits and help insure healthy vision for Freeman has been with the department since 2011 and was recently promoted from a Full Time Maintenance to the Parks Foreman position. the next year, schedule your family’s eye health On Thursday, November 13, Kim Watt of Acworth Parks and Recreation was honored PROOF as Hospitality Hero of the Year by Cobb Travel and Tourism. appointment today! Call Jennifer at 678-699-2706 The department was also a District 1 nominee for the Cobb County Creating Community Award. The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department is proud of the staff working to make this department the best it can possibly be and is excited to see what the future will hold for the City of Acworth! Check our website for a complete list of insurances we accept as well as our extensive frame collection! 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For patients who have a high prescription or some other reason why Lasik is not a viable option, I ask you to consider clear lens exchange or intraocular contact lenses. First, clear lens exchange is exactly the same as modern cataract surgery. The natural crystalline lens is removed from the eye and replaced with an implant. With a skilled surgeon, the procedure usually takes less than ten minutes to perform and the visual outcomes rival that of Lasik. Even people who may have or developing cataracts also have the options for vision correction. Nearly everyone will develop cataract and with modern procedures, the dependency for glasses and contact lenses can be reduces. After the cataract surgery, generally the vision is much clearer, the colors much more vibrant and the dependency on glasses reduced. Still a newer type of vision correction is the intraocular contact lens. This is an implant that is placed inside the eye near the natural human lens. It is a great alternative to Lasik because the higher corrections can be achieved and therefore more people can benefit from vision correction procedures. Although it is not widely accepted yet you will be hearing much more about this procedure in the near future. If you are interested in vision correction or have questions regarding cataract or cataract surgery, please feel free to contact our office at 770-590-8191. Make sure to look at your Flexible Spending account and take advantage of funds currently available and plan for next year by funding those medical savings accounts. I am in charge of how I feel and TODAY I am choosing HAPPINESS. Wellstar Prostate Cancer Support Group Welcoming all Prostate Cancer Survivors and their families to this monthly support group, which includes informal discussions, various speakers, and topics. Facilitated by Gigi Bellamy, Prostate Cancer Nurse Navigator. Registration appreciatedbut not required. 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Bright Side page 10 14 DEC NC OMEGA-3 AND EYE HEALTH By Dr. Julie Poteet of Acworth Family Eyecare Many of you know that the omega-3 fatty acids found in cold-water fish such as salmon, If you have a Flexible Spending Account, sardines, mackerel and tuna benefit your heart. In fact, they are such powerful health now is the time to schedule an exam. boosters that the current recommendation is two servings of fatty fish a week. What many people don’t know is that they affect your eye health as well. Evidence is mounting that diets higher in omega-3 fatty acids decrease the incidence and severity of eye diseases such as dry eye syndrome, age-related macular ACWORTH FAMILY EYECARE degeneration and even glaucoma. Choosing Dr. Dylan Reach • Dr. Julie Poteet the right source for your omega-3s is also 3459 Acworth Due West Road, Acworth very important. www.acwortheyes.com Recent studies showed that people who consume at least two servings of fish weekly are less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of irreversible vision loss among people over Take Our Quiz: 65 in the United States. In the study, those Do you often feel fatigued? who consumed the highest levels of omegaDo you often have cold hands or feet? 3s had a 39 percent lower risk of AMD than Do you have problems losing weight? those who consumed the least omega-3s. In Do you have problems getting to sleep? another study, those who ate fish more than Do you have dizziness or ringing in the ears? twice a week had a 50 percent lower risk of Do you crave salty or sugary foods? AMD than those who ate none. Do you have a decreased sex drive? 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Also, fish oil consumption Please call 770-851-5469 greater than 3,000 mg per day can increase EXPIRATION DATE clotting time so patients on blood thinners corrections to 678-574-8793 should check with their family physician before using them. Pregnant and lactating women should also check with their doctors before supplementing with fish oil. Don’t let the story of “the big one that got away” be about your eyes. Talk to your doctor today about omega-3s or stop by and see us at Acworth Family Eyecare and we’ll look for anything “fishy”. We understand the importance of eye health – not only for clear vision, but for overall health. Call... 770-974-3153 NEWSPAPER GHT SIDE COMMUNITY PROOF Call Jennifer at 678-699-2706 Are Your Hormones Affecting Your Body Shape? GHT770-425-6068 SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER PROOF Call Carol at 770-851-5469 With the observance of National Diabetes Month in November, Dr. Evan Brody of Georgia Podiatry, Inc., a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons with an office in Kennesaw and Austell, GA, reminds residents with diabetes that following simple foot care tips can reduce their risk of toe, foot or leg amputations. People with diabetes are 10 times more likely to have a lower limb amputated than people without diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Brody says the disease can cause poor blood circulation and nerve damage in the feet, making them vulnerable to developing ulcers, infections, deformities and brittle bones. The ACFAS consumer Web site FootHealthFacts.org provides these foot care tips for people with diabetes: •Inspect feet daily for injuries that could lead to dangerous ulcers. •Gently wash feet in lukewarm (not hot!) water. •Moisturize feet, avoiding the area between the toes. •Never trim corns or calluses; this can lead to serious infections. •Inspect the inside of shoes before wearing. People with diabetes must always be vigilant, says Dr. Brody, and see a foot and ankle surgeon at the first sign of trouble. Early treatment can keep diabetic foot problems from progressing, and reduce the risk of amputations. To contact Georgia Podiatry please call 678-310-0540. Running away from your problems is a race you’ll never win. Preventing Christmas Tree Fires: When buying a live tree, look for one that is not shedding needles. If needles fall off or branches snap when bent, the tree is already too dry. Keep trees watered. A mixture of lemonlime soda and water will keep a tree moist longer. Keep trees away from all heat sources including fire places, stoves and room/ space heaters Please do not use candles on a Christmas tree. When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label “Fire Resistant”. Secure the tree firmly in tree stand to keep it from toppling over. When tree becomes dry, promptly discard it. Please consider using the IVGID Waste Not Free Holiday Tree Recycling Program. This service will be available December 24th through January 25, 2012. For more information on this program, please call Waste- Not Hotline at 832-1284. BRIGHT SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPA PROOF Call Jennifer at 678-699-2706 Let Yourself Flourish based on information you have provided us. Due to the need to meet our publication date, we can only make g, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. me constraints, a second proof of any changes made will or your approval. ADVERTISER - PLEASE CHECK: requests will have to be done in the next issue you adveror your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. PRICES CORRECT Please call 770-597-9254 x corrections to 678-574-8793 Avoid diabetic foot complications ADDRESS CORRECT PHONE NUMBER CORRECT SPELLING EXPIRATION DATE We provide a safe, nonjudgmental, educational, therapeutic and supportive environment for our clients. FRee PaReNtING WoRKSHoP JaNuaRy 13, 2015 7:00 PM understanding adolescence - What's Normal? Addressing communication styles, depression and anxiety, oppositional behavior and substance use. Please RSVP via e-mail at [email protected] by Jan. 5, 2015. For More Information Please Call (770) 852-8686 5150 Stilesboro Road • Ste 430 • Kennesaw • 30152 www.NWGBH.com What’s the Big Deal? DR CRIS EATON WELSH A sore throat is a small thing. It could be a sign that you’ve exhausted your immune system. An upset stomach is a small thing. It may be a symptom of producing too much (or too little) stomach acid. Or eating foods that you know aren’t going to “agree” with you. Back pain is a small thing. It might be how your body reminds you that change is needed. A change in the way you move or think. Or perhaps a change in how you deal with stress. Subluxation is a big thing. When your brain loses touch with part of your body and can’t regulate it, that’s big. Impaired nerve communication is a big problem. Even if the symptom you notice is small, the fact that your brain’s communications to your body are getting misdirected is a serious issue. An adjustment is a big thing. A precisely applied energy that helps restore nervous system integrity is big. Really big. Knowing where and how to apply this energy takes a big commitment of education, expertise and experience. Chiropractic is a BIG thing. Maybe one of the biggest secrets in health care! After all, it can restore nervous system function, which is what controls every other aspect of your body’s ability to function. Chiropractic has faced big opposition by those who don’t understand it, and by those who would like to keep it a secret, like the mainstream medical community. You could play a big role by sharing your experience with others. That would be a big help! So who do you know who needs to be here. Whole Health Integration at Eaton Chiropractic focuses our practice on the little things that make a BIG difference: the Five Pillars of Health. Water, Nutrition, Exercise, Community and a Properly Functioning Nervous System. Check out our website and see if our way of seeing things is right of you. You and your health are kind of a big deal! Dr Cris Welsh practices at WHi at Eaton Chiropractic in downtown Kennesaw. 770-4299733 www.EatonChiropractic.com Becoming a Chiropractor Dr. Cris Eaton WelSh I was sitting for the CPA exam, after graduating from Kennesaw State University with BBA in Accounting. I started taking inventory of my life and realized that accounting, although a great profession, was not what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I looked around and realized that everyone I knew and everything I did was connected to chiropractic. I picked up the phone and called my Dad and told him I was going back to school. He was excited, he thought I was going to go back to school and get my Masters in Accounting. When I told him I was going to go to Chiropractic School, he dropped the phone. After he picked the phone back up he asked me why. I told him that everyone I knew and everything I did kept leading me back to Chiropractic and that I had never seen my parents happier than while in their practice! The rest is history! 14 DEC NC Cobb County needs you! Volunteer with the Cobb and Douglas Medical Reserve Corps The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. The MRC network comprises 993 community-based units and 207,783 volunteers located throughout the United States and its territories. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as other community members without healthcare backgrounds. MRC units engage these volunteers to strengthen public health, improve emergency response capabilities and build community resiliency. They prepare for and respond to natural disasters, such as wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, blizzards, and floods, as well as other emergencies affecting public health, such as disease outbreaks. They frequently contribute to community health activities that promote healthy habits. Examples of activities that MRC volunteers participate in and support include: Emergency Preparedness and Response Trainings, Health Screenings; Emergency Sheltering; Obesity Reduction; Responder Rehab; Vaccination Clinics; Disaster Medical Support; Outreach to Underserved Community Members. Disaster Risk Reduction; Heart Health; Medical Facility Surge Capacity; Tobacco Cessation; First Aid During Large Public Gatherings; Community Event Support; Planning, Logistical, & Administrative Support; Healthy Living; Veterinary Support and Pet Preparedness; Health Education and Promotion To volunteer, please contact: Jenaila Hawkins, MSA, Healthcare Liaison/MRC Coordinator by telephone: 770-514-2331 or email: [email protected] BRIGHT SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER PROOF Call Carol at 770-851-5469 page 11 Bright Side GEORGIA PODIATRY, Inc. 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Tranquility of Cartersville 60 Massell Drive SE • Cartersville • 770-382-5683 Located one mile north of Cartersville Medical Center www.tranquilityofcartersville.com 14 DEC NC Bright Side page 12 Menorah Lighting Ceremony The City of Acworth invites everyone to its third annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 17, the second night of Hanukkah, at 6:00 p.m. The Menorah is located at the corner of Cowan Road and Main Street in Downtown Acworth. Rabbi Zalman Charytan from the Chabad Jewish Center will officiate the lighting with Mayor Tommy Allegood assisting. The eight day Jewish holiday commemorates the Jewish Maccabees’ military victory over Syrian-Greek oppression more than 2,000 years ago. During Hanukkah, Jews across the world celebrate the miracle of light that burnt for eight days out of a single-days-worth of oil found in the Temple. One Hanukkah candle is lit the first night, December 16, and an additional candle is lit each successive night. The holiday is a celebration of religious freedom and hope. Homes Starting in the $270K’s Our Easy Living Community provides citizens 55+ seeking easy living, the comfort of affordable independent living. Our housing is a planned low maintenance, yet still spacious, self-reliant community, with services that make living stress free and so much easier. Our Easy Living Community creates an atmosphere that all can enjoy. Total satisfaction is the ultimate goal. Christmas in Acworth - 770-966-7428 www.seegrin.com The Acworth Downtown Development Authority is excited to present, “Christmas in Acworth”! We have many wonderful festivities planned so that you can shop local, while enjoying the season of Christmas in a quaint downtown setting. “Christmas in Acworth” will take place on Saturday, December 6 and Saturday, December 13. The schedule of festivities for each date includes; marshmallow roasting: Acworth Depot; pictures with Santa Women’s Center;, Polar Express book reading: Acworth Bookstore, caroling tours, carriage rides: Plaza behind Henry’s,The Christmas Market: Gallery 4463; musical performances and more! For the complete schedule of events, visit www.acworthtourism.org Please join us for “Christmas in Acworth”and enjoy your holiday shopping without the crowds! Located Off Barrett Parkway and Dallas Hwy in Marietta based on information you have provided us. Due to d the need to meet our publication date, we can only make ng, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. me constraints, a second proof of any changes made will for your approval. Festival of Trees - During the month of December, the City of Acworth Downtown Development Authority along with the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department, will be hosting the 2nd Annual Festival of Trees at Frana Brown Park! The park is located at 4901 N. Main Street beside the Acworth Post Office. Participants will include local businesses, organizations, and schools, who will decorate their live trees in the traditional holiday ADVERTISER - PLEASE CHECK: fashion or in the theme that best represents them. Last year we had 20 trees decorated and this year we are hoping to have even more! The Festival of Trees really adds to the holiday ADDRESS CORRECTatmosphere in the Historic Downtown District. Trees will go on display at the Santa’s Arrival event on Friday, December 5! PHONE NUMBER CORRECT e requests will have to be done in the next issue you adverfor your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. PRICES CORRECT Please call 770-851-5469 ax corrections to 678-574-8793 EXPIRATION DATE SPELLING NOTES FROM ACWORTH’S MAYOR TOMMY ALLEGOOD As we are in the midst of the holiday season, we want to share with you all that Acworth has to offer! We have a great spirit of giving here in our great community! During this time of year, acts of kindness are all around you, people helping others, and individuals working together as a whole to meet the needs in our community. Day in and day out, local businesses, churches, volunteers, and non-profits, strive to make a significant impact on the quality of life in our community. Here is your need to be in the know for the holiday season! Menorah Lighting. We will continue to celebrate the diversity of our community with our third annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the second night of Hanukkah, Wednesday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the corner of Cowan Road and Main Street, next to the electronic sign. There will be a reception immediately following the ceremony at Dogwood Forest of Acworth. Festival of Trees. During the month of December, the Downtown Development Authority and the City of Acworth will be hosting the 2nd Annual Festival of Trees at Frana Brown Park! The decorated trees add to the festive holiday atmosphere in downtown. Participants will include local businesses, organizations, and schools who will decorate live trees in the traditional holiday fashion or in the theme that best represents them. Trees will go on display on Friday, December 5! Christmas in Acworth. Our Downtown Development Authority has many wonderful festivities planned so that you can shop local, while enjoying the holiday season in a quaint downtown setting. On Saturday, December 6 and Saturday, December 13 there will be marshmallow roasting, pictures with Santa, Polar Express book readings, caroling tours, carriage rides, musical performances and more! Think Acworth First. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate coming up! Acworth has many unique and specialty restaurants to satisfy all your needs. Whether it is take out for a big game, catering for your company party, lunch during a long shopping day, or just a date night, we have what you need! Give Generously. Think about others and give generously this holiday season. There are many organizations that need your time, talents, and treasure! There is no better way to be grateful for being blessed than to serve others! As always, for more information on any of these events and programs you can visit www.cityofacworth.org, “like” the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter @aprd. God Bless, Tommy page 13 Bright Side 14 DEC NC Welcoming New Patients • New state-of-the-art facility • General, cosmetic, and implant dentistry • Nitrous oxide • Emergency /oral surgery • Root canal treatment • Botox for management of bruxism, TMJ and gummy smile • Enhancing facial esthetics using Botox and Juverderm • Veneers, crowns & bridges Invisalign $100 OFF SERVICES New patients only. One per family. Offer expires December 31, 2014 New Smile, New Attitude 600 Chastain Road, Suite 422 Kennesaw, GA 30144 770.423.1132 • www.thirty-twodental.com Bright Side page 14 14 DEC NC SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF THE SEASON Great Gig Dance Co. in Kennesaw presents “Sights and Sounds of the Season,” a musical Christmas variety show on Sunday, December 14th at NorthStar Church. The show will feature the talented dancers of Great Gig Dance Ensemble, professional singers, musicians and more. “Sights and Sounds of the Season” promises to get you and your family in the Christmas mood! Festivities begin at 5:00 pm. Light snacks and refreshments, a dessert buffet with gourmet coffee, hot chocolate and delicious treats, plus a silent auction featuring unique and special gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. Entertainment begins at 6:00 pm Tickets are $10 in advance, and may be pre-purchased by calling Great Gig Dance Co. at 770-218-2112. You may also purchase tickets at the door for $12.50. NorthStar Church is located at 3413 Blue Springs Road in Kennesaw. This is a family Christmas event you won’t want to miss! Great Gig Dance Co. offers dance classes for everyone, ages 3 to 103! Classes are available in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary Dance and Tumbling. The studio is located in Kennesaw at 4200 Wade Green Road--in the Wade Green Crossing center, near Big Lots and LA Fitness. For more information, please visit www.greatgigdance.com. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS As college students return home from the studies you can bet that Terry Chandler, Facility Manager, at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, will scoop up all of those that sing and dance and invite them to be part of the Home for the Holidays production. This Holiday Extravaganza will be held on Friday and Saturday, December 19th and 20th at 8:00 pm and on Sunday Dec. 21st at 3:00 pm. All tickets are $15 If you aren’t in the Holiday mood before you attend one of these productions, we promise you will be when you leave. Call 770-528-8490 for more information and for tickets. The Jennie T. Anderson Theatre is located at 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta, 30060 4463 DECEMBER SHOW FOUR WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVES Enjoy the art of Palma Rhoades, Kaye Mero, Ann Wallin & Rachel Bick as Gallery 4463 presents Four Women’s Perspectives for their December Show. The show opens Dec 3 and runs through Jan 4. 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 website is www.gallery4463.com. BRIGHT SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPAP PROOF Call Carol at 770-851-5469 Keep the holidays bright Cobb EMC wants to power your holidays the safe way. Remember the following tips as you enjoy the festive season. Decorating safety • • • • Do not leave lights on overnight or while you are away from home. 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. • Do not plug more than one high-wattage kitchen appliance into an outlet. • Know how to operate a fire extinguisher and have a working one nearby. Additional safety tips are available at www.cobbemc.com. cobbemc.com BRINGING YOU THE POWER OF SAFETY The Best of Kids' Resale (& maternity, too!) Shop the best selection of new and gently used toys and holiday apparel at Kid to Kid! Plus sell us your outgrown items and we’ll pay you cash or 20% more in store credit. 5 OFF $ 00 A Purchase of $2500 Must present coupon. One per family. Not valid with other offers. Expires 01/06/15 770.485.1208 • 2953 N Cobb Pkwy • Kennesaw www.kennesaw.kidtokid.com Call Carol at 770-851-5469 page 15 Bright Side 14 DEC NC A Christmas Tradition This December, The Strand welcomes the return of last year’s highly successful winter music revue, A Christmas Tradition! A Christmas Tradition is a non-stop song and dance revue featuring classic Christmas tunes, as well as childhood favorites and contemporary gems. When the whole family is together for the holidays and looking for some Christmas cheer, A Christmas Tradition is the show to see! It is family friendly and guaranteed to fill even the grumpiest Scrooge with the holiday spirit. In addition to a cast of talented local performers, The Strand has added a brand new 2014 children’s choir that will make the grinchiest of hearts grow three sizes. A Christmas Tradition will feature a trolley replica on stage to a multimedia tribute to the highlights of Marietta. It’s heart-warming, hugely entertaining, perfect for kids and adults alike, and it’s a community experience that no Mariettan should miss. There is absolutely nothing else like it in the area during the holiday season! 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. Show Dates:Are the weekends of Dec 5, Dec 12 and Dec 19. Friday and Saturday times show starts at 8:00 pm. Sundays the show starts at 3:00 pm. Tickets for A Christmas Tradition are on sale now. Seating is assigned, and tickets are $25. Special pricing for seniors, students, and groups are available online at www.earlsmithstrand. org and through the box office at 770.293.0080. Bruce A. Hester, D.M.D. FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY • Dental Cleaning • Tooth Colored Fillings • Crowns •Veneers • Teeth Whitening • Dentures • Partials • Dental Implants At our office, your smile is our top priority! NEW PATIENT SPECIAL Includes New Patient exam, consultation and four bite wing x-rays $ 99 00 New Patients Only. Offer may not be combined. Expires 01-06-15 ABOUT OUR DENTISTS Bruce A. Hester, DMD, graduated from North Cobb High School, Furman University, and the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. Dr. Andrea Feldman graduated from Lassiter High School, UGA, and the University of Louisville. They are presently accepting new patients. To makeCOMMUNITY an appointment BRIGHT SIDE NEWSPAP Call 770-422-1554 2980 LewisPROOF St. • Kennesaw, GA 30144 www.bhesterdmd.com Call Carol at 770-851-5469 Lights for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Calumet West Subdivision in West Cobb has designated Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as the neighborhood’s official charity for the 2014 Holiday Season, and will show off their holiday lights for the occasion! Calumet We s t Homeowners Association This ad was created based on information you have provided us. Due to President Mark Hellman time constraints and the need to meet our publication date, we can only r e m a r k e d , “ C h i l d r e n ’s make corrections to spelling, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates Healthcare of Atlanta is such a worthy cause, and this will at this time. Again because of time constraints, a second proof of any be the fifth year in a row changes made will not be resubmitted for your approval. Calumet West has supported this worthwhile charity. To All major ad change requests will have to be done in the next issue you provide support the Board of advertise in. Thank you for your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. Directors voted to match all contributions by our neighbors and friends up to a total match of $1,000. We hope everyone will come enjoy the lights and make a donation.” Please call 770-851-5469 Come see the spectacular Christmas House covered with over 30,000 lights, West Cobb’s Tallest Christmas Tree, the Ginger Bread House Light Show, and the biggest chicken west or fax corrections to 678-574-8793 of The Big Chicken. And there will be several new additions for 2014! Switch Now! GHT SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER PROOF Call Carol at 770-851-5469 ADVERTISER - PLEASE ADDRESS CORRECT Get 6 Months PHONE NUMBER CORR FREE Monitoring! PRICES CORRECT SPELLING EXPIRATION DATE The Christmas House is located at 1010 Token Way, Kennesaw, GA 30152 in the Calumet West Subdivision off Hadaway Road. Use the West Mill Drive entrance, turn right on Peace Drive and left on Token Way to view the lights. There is a donation box in front of the house, and visitors are encouraged to make the suggested donation of $5.00 per car. The lights will be in operation from Thanksgiving Day through December 31, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. FREE MASSAGE!* with purchase of three $50 Gift Cards *60 Minute Custom Massage Sessions $10 Gift Certificate with purchase of one $50 Gift Card Offers Expire 12/31/14 $3995 Custom Massage Session 60 Minute Custom Session for New Clients (reg. $6995) Offers Expire 12/31/14 LaVida Massage of Kennesaw 1635 Old 41 Hwy • Kennesaw • 30152 • 678.354.1161 Corner of Barrett Pkwy and Old 41 Hwy www.kennesaw.ga.lavidamassage.com (678) GET-LOUD *Some restrictions apply. 14 DEC NC Get a Good niGht’s sleeP in youR new hoMe! Bright Side page 16 A buyer purchased a home which included a large rear deck built by the previous owners. After moving into the property, the buyer is notified by a utility company that the company will be digging along the utility rightof-way to repair service lines. The owner discovers that a portion of the deck was built over the utility rightof-way, creating an encroachment. This portion of the deck must be removed to allow for the underground repair. Knowing the difference between owner’s title insurance policies and owning the right one can make all the difference in a situation like this. So what’s the difference between a “standard” and an “enhanced” title policy? Well, here is the “short and sweet” answer. A standard title insurance policy provides protection for title problems that occurred before the policy is issued. The amount of insurance purchased, which is generally the amount of the purchase price, does not change over time. Typical title problems insured are claims of ownership, fraud, forgery or error in the chain of title, recording errors, lack of legal access, and open security deeds and judgments. An enhanced policy provides broader coverage than a standard policy, but exact coverages may vary depending on the company issuing the policy. First, an enhanced policy will cover certain title problems that occur after the purchaser buys the policy, such as post-policy forgery, encroachments onto the insured property and others. Also, generally in enhanced policies, the amount of insurance will increase in a fixed amount over a set time limit. This automatic increase provides some protection if the house rises in value. Next, enhanced policies cover particular title problems that are not covered at all by standard policies, i.e., lack of building permits, zoning violations, enforcement of restrictive covenant violations, survey matters, encroachments, mechanic’s liens, unrecorded liens, easements or leases, pedestrian and vehicular access and others. There are coverage limits and deductibles for specific losses. In this case of a utility right-ofway, an enhanced title policy could cover the owner’s cost for the forced removal of the encroaching deck. Moral of the story: For a typical residential property, the comprehensive coverage provided by an enhanced title insurance policy is a wise purchase. Richard Poisson, Realtor® 770-608-5311 Mobile 770-955-0555 x 3486 Office [email protected] This ad will print in color in the November issue. This ad was created based on information you have provided us. Due to time constraints and the need to meet our publication date, we can only make corrections to spelling, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. Again because of time constraints, a second proof of any changes made will not be resubmitted for your approval. ADVERTISER - PLEASE CHECK: All major ad change requests will have to be done in the next issue you advertise in. Thank you for your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. PRICES CORRECT Please call 770-851-5469 or fax corrections to 678-574-8793 EXPIRATION DATE ADDRESS CORRECT PHONE NUMBER CORRECT SPELLING Brett Ellington – Pastor Restoration Assembly of God RESTORATION ASSEMBLY OF GOD Brett Ellington, Pastor of Restoration Assembly of God invites our readers to attend their Sunday service. The services are held at 11:00 a.m. each Sunday at Baker Elementary School, 2361 Baker Rd., Acworth, GA 30101. There you will find a contemporary worship service where the congregation seeks to encounter the presence of God. Preaching that is both practical and prophetic and prayer for supernatural healing (physical, emotional and spiritual. Brett Ellington, Pastor believes that the Lord is in the process of raising up a generation that will e-establish His kingdom on this earth. He want to be involved in helping that generation get ready to step into the destiny that they have, in order for them to do great things for God. Pastor Ellington has been in pastoral ministry since 1987. He was ordained in the Assemblies of God in 1994. He has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech and a Master’s of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary. Brett and his wife Kaye, have been happily married for 25 years and they have two wonderful daughters: Mallory and Elizabeth. His hobbies are running and cooking. For more information contact Pastor Ellington at P O Box 916, Acworth, GA 30101 or email him at [email protected]. Wreaths Across America The public is invited to Georgia National Cemetery at Canton on December 13, 2014. where a ceremony will be held at noon to honor our veterans. The ceremony will start with a minute of silence, which will take place at the same time at every national cemetery across the US and on foreign land. During the ceremony, seven ceremonial wreaths will be placed for the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and Prisoners of War/Missing in Action. Each year Wreath sponsorship has been determined to be our biggest challenge. To date we have very few wreaths sponsored. We are in need of an estimated 8,700 wreaths at the Georgia National Cemetery to be placed at all the gravesites and to decorate the columbarium. It is our goal to place a wreath at every single grave and to decorate the columbarium site. The Patriot Guard Riders has proudly sponsored many wreaths in the past. Each wreath placed at a veterans headstone is a gift, from one appreciative American family, to another who knows what it means to serve and sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy each and every day. More information is available at www. wreathsacrossamerica.org page 17 Bright Side 14 DEC NC Adopt a Grandparent for Christmas It’s that wonderful time of the year when we all have the opportunity to do something to help make this Christmas special for someone else. “Adopt-a-Grandparent” for only $20. This is your opportunity to bring joy to our local, senior residents who may be alone at Christmas. Your thoughtful donation will provide each adopted Grandparent a Satin Hands Hand Cream and Satin Lips Lip Ballm. Your $20 gift includes tax, gift wrap, and delivery. Two or our enterprising Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants have committed to bringing Christmas cheer to the residents of Dogwood Forest Assisted Living in Acworth and Townsend Park Health and Rehab in Cartersville. This is a total of 170 residents. If you would like to participate please call Pam Cline at 404-444-1992 or email Pam at [email protected] or call Meghan Fontenot 770-313-6768 mfontenot7@marykay. com for a mailing address. They are accepting cash or checks. They have already been busy doing make up and hair at Dogwood Forest for the residents that have a special party to attend. SANTA FOR SENIORS BrandiMayhasheaded up Santa for Seniors in Kennesaw for the last three years and now she says: It’s that time of year again! We are hoping to have enough gifts to deliver to 2 homes this year. Our Seniors would love to have suave products (lotion and body wash) along with large print crosswords & word finds, bath products, eyeglass chains, scarves, etc. In order to put everything together in pretty little packages all items are needed by December 15, as these ladies would like to deliver the gifts by December 20th. If you want to drop off supplies at Brandi’s house any time, her address is 4318 Brighton Way, Kennesaw, 30144. Or you may email the Bright Side at [email protected] for more information. (put Santa for Seniors in the title). Sunday 12PM - 4PM Mon - Fri 11AM - 7PM • Farm-to-Table Fresh Vegetables • Daily Meat Specials Home of the BEST meatloaf in Kennesaw! We Cater for Corporate, Holidays, Weddings and Family Dinners! Call us today! 844-L-MARIES BRIGHT SIDE COMMUNITY 4240 NEWSPAPER PROOF Jiles Road • Suite C • Kennesaw • 30144 Next to the Shell Station, across from Kroger Facebook at L. Marie’s Southern Cuisine Instagram: #lmariessoutherncuisine Call Carol at 770-851-5469 CLEARANCE OVERSTOCK OUTLET ALL THE TOP NAME BRANDS DISCONTINUED • CLOSEOUTS • SLIGHT BLEMMISH “NOBODY BEATS OUR PRICES! 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A Proud Diginity Memorial® Provider WiNkeNhoFer piNe ridge FuNeral home and cemeTerY 2950 North cobb parkway kennesaw, ga 30152 770.422.7299 Chuck Peavy Manager www.WinkenhoferpineridgeFuneralhome.com North Cobb’s Only On-Site Crematory Cobb EMC NAMED EMC OF THE YEAR – Servant Leadership Applauded For unprecedented generosity and service to thousands of residents in five metro Atlanta counties, Cobb EMC was recently named EMC of the Year and presented the 2014 Georgia EMC Community Service and Volunteerism Award. “The contributions by Cobb EMC are so numerous that it’s difficult to capture all of them,” says Bill Verner, senior vice president of External Affairs with Georgia EMC. “But it’s safe to say that at every level in the organization, the responsibility to serve is enormous and contributions reach every corner of the community—whether it’s through civic, cultural, educational, humanitarian, or public safety assistance.” According to Verner, Cobb EMC and its employees are major contributors in the exurbs of Atlanta and to the state as a whole, providing leadership in education, school and youth programs, charitable giving and community support. Cobb EMC was praised for the numerous ways in which they give: community donations, national charities and fundraising, public safety and financial support, all of which benefit hundreds of worthy organizations and causes. In 2014, Cobb EMC donated $365,000 in assistance to nearly 900 families through the Cobb EMC Electric Assistance Fund, and more than $430,000 to 100 nonprofit and philanthropic organizations in its service area through their Operation Round Up program. A small sample of organizations benefitting from the co-op’s donations of time and fundraising include the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Boy Scouts of America, Cobb Library Foundation, Down Syndrome Association, Foster Care Support Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, MUST Ministries, Special Olympics Georgia and United Way, among numerous others. Nominations for EMC of the Year were reviewed by an independent panel of judges with a solid reputation in statewide volunteer circles. Serving as judges for the second consecutive year were Phil Smith, John Turner and Niki Knox Vanderslice with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The purpose of the Georgia EMC Community Service and Volunteerism Award is to spotlight the outstanding efforts and initiatives of EMC management, individual directors and employees who are working to build stronger communities. The Marietta-based cooperative was presented the Award during Georgia EMC’s Annual Meeting on Nov. 10 in Savannah. To commemorate the occasion, a donation in the co-op’s name will be made to a charity of its choice. Cobb EMC is a member owned cooperative providing electricity to more than 175,000 residential and commercial members in Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Fulton, and Paulding counties. 10 Reasons to List Your Home During the Holiday Season - Melissa Krudwig, “The Bear of Real Estate” 1. You may receive more money for your home now because you have less competition. 2. Your home has a warm and inviting glow during the Holidays. 3. One of the highest percentages of “Listings Sold” to “Listings Taken” occur during this time of year. 4. Winter prospects are more serious, focused buyers. 5. Throughout the Holiday Season, you may restrict showings during your personal family events. 6. Buyers have more time to look at homes during the Holidays, especially during vacations. 7. January is traditionally the biggest transfer month and corporate transferees, who need to buy a home now, can’t wait until spring. 8. The Holiday Season is a time of heightened consumer spending. 9. When you sell during the winter, you have an opportunity to buy during the spring, when many more homes are on the market. 10. Interest rates are still at historic lows, but are forecast to rise in the new year. Call the The Bear of Real Estate - the Think Melissa Team TODAY if you would like to hear how we can make this happen for you this holiday season. Call Melissa Krudwig, Team Leader, “The Bear of Real Estate” at 678-631-1729 or visit website: www.ThinkMelissa.com City of Kennesaw SANITATION RouteS CHANGES As a part of Republic Services commitment to constant improvement, the following changes to the City’s current sanitation routes will be effective January 5, 2015: All services (yard waste, trash, & recycle) will be collected on the customers normal trash day. Legacy Park, Northgate and McEver Woods’s collection day will be changed from Wednesday (trash) & Thursday (recycle) to Monday. Benefits to the route improvement plan: All three services (Yard waste, Trash, and Recycle) will be picked up on the same day. No refuse trucks in the city on Wednesday. These changes help with the planning of the City’s road maintenance, Means less wear and tear on the streets and improves operating efficiencies. Please look for the following: “Door hanger” will be put on each sanitation container. Each resident will receive a postcard. Republic will put a notice in The Bright Side Newspaper (see page 2 of this edition). The City will put notice on sanitation bill, website, newsletter, etc. page 19 Bright Side 14 DEC NC TCACID EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and communications director STEPPING down Lanie Shipp Hoover has worked with the Town Center Community Improvement District since 1995, first being instrumental in coordinating the organizing group, led by Skip Spann, then as part of the SJS Group who collected enough consent forms from commercial property owners within the boundaries of the CID so the Improvement District could be formed. From there she was hired as the Executive Director of the Town Center CID and has served in that capacity until now. Mary Lou Stephens has been responsible for Communications for the TCACID and has worked along side Lanie through out. Both Lanie Shipp Hoover and Mary Lou Stephens are retiring from their positions with the Town Center CID at the end of December, 2014. In 1995, Lanie Shipp Hoover started working with the organizing group led by Skip Spann, then general manager of Town Center Mall, Carl Black and Mason Zimmerman. Although they never served on the board Frank Boone, Paul Chastain and Joe Daniel were also a very important part of the organizing group. In 1997, the Cobb Board of Commissioners approved the Town Center Area Community Improvement District as a self-taxing district to promote infrastructure improvements.The following year, the SJS Group (Lanie Shipp, Susan Johnstone and Mary Lou Stephens) collected enough consent forms from commercial property owners within the boundaries to increase the CID's tax base by 30%. In Cobb County, CIDs have a 5 millage ceiling. Every six years CID property owners vote to continue for another six years or let the tax expired. The TCACID just voted to renew its tax for another six years to 2021, a definite vote of confidence. In the past 18 years, the CID has invested over $30 million to receive a return of $135 million in infrastructure improvements. among the most notable: Big Shanty Connector - $28 million, Skip Spann Connector - $24 million and Noonday Creek - $11.5 million Pictured above TCACID Board members honored Lanie with a dinner: F; L-R: Mason Zimmerman, Lanie Shipp Hoover, Lynn Rainey (legal counsel), Darin Mitchell. B; L-R: Dan Styf, Ed Allen, Kelly Keappler, Kerry O’Brien, Dan Buyers Wow! This Home has it All! Stunning 4 Bedroom Home Gorgeous 6 Bedroom Home in a Great Location! Home has a Bright Family Room with Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace and Wall of Windows, an Eat-in Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, Breakfast Bar, Granite Countertops, Tile Backsplash. Black Appliances include a Dishwasher, Cooktop, Microwave and Wall Oven. Opens to a Large Keeping Room with Stack Stone Fireplace, Hardwood Floors and Computer Area. A Formal Dining Room with Trey Ceiling and Wainscoting. Home has a Guest Bedroom on the Main Level Plus a Full Bathroom. The Gorgeous Master Suite with Deep Trey Ceiling and Private Bathroom with Double Vanities, Jetted Garden Tub and Separate Shower. Three Additional Spacious Bedrooms: Two share a Jack and Jill Bath and One with a Full Bath. The Basement has been Recently Finished with a Large Media Room with Built-in Surround Sound & Recessed Lighting, Kitchenette Area with Stacked Stone Wall, Wood Flooring, Stained Cabinets and Granite Counters, Game Area with Wood Flooring, Bedroom and Full Bath. Home Exterior has been Recently Painted. Huge Extended Rear Deck, Perfect for Entertaining, overlooking the Large Rear, Fenced Yard with Wooded Green Space in the Rear. Just is Minutes to 41. For Listing Information call 1-866-476-1680 Ext. 4199 If you or anyone you know are interested in selling or buying, contact Melissa Krudwig and her Team of Associates for your FREE consultation today. 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It is presently being offered locally at The Book Worm in Powder Springs, Hiram Bookstore in Hiram, Somewhere in Time in Dallas and Art Things & Southern Things in Dallas. Hiram Bookstore, which is located at 5077 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy, Hiram, Georgia, will be hosting a book signing from 4pm to 6pm on December 13, 2014. TOM + CHEE WELCOMES SANTA! Hey, Kids! I’ll be at Tom+Chee’s from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, December 9th! Get Free pictures and a .99 kids meal! (December 9th only. with purchase of an adult sandwich and drink) O Box 935 • Kennesaw, GA 30156 • 770-851-5469 www.brightsidenews.com Make Your reserVaTions noW For neW Year's eVe! • Party Favors • Live Music • Toast at Midnight • No Cover $4.95 Lunches! Monday - Friday 11:00am til 3:00pm Watch Football here!! 40 TV's ~ 10 satellites Playing 10 Different Games at a Time! 1200 Ernest Barrett Pkwy. 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They play out of Marietta and may be found at https://www.facebook.com/SouthernSoccerAcademy. In a league of over 54 teams they were undefeated in the highest bracket level. The team is coached by Josh Hurst. Players left to right-Rachel Esposito, Jillian Bresko, MK Elias, Devin Bays, Sophia Drewey, Abby Black, Joy Howard, Gabby Stewart, Taylor Farmer, Grace Weiner, Rachel Barnett, Jordan White, Carter Baggett, Jen McCall, Beckah Hufstetler, Maddie Cornell, Haley Burgett, Christina Kinder great achievements start with desire BY DR. CRIS WELSH I wanted to share with the Kennesaw community and awe inspiring story. It is a story of a woman I didn’t know three years ago and a woman who unbeknownst to her inspires me almost daily. Her name is Tamie Clarke. And this is her story. Any purchase of $25 or more In 2012 when we kicked off the Fit City Kennesaw Open Mon-Sat. 10-7 Offer expires 01-06-15 initiative Tamie was on her own journey. At 292 lbs she was panting for breath just walking her newly adopted pug, Prince, from the car to the dog park at Swift Cantrell Park. So in January 2012, she embarked on a journey to make some changes: eating healthy, well-balanced meals and walking. She started with a goal of walking the half mile Behind the KFC off of Glade Road inner path at Swift Cantrell Park 3 days a week. When she was able to walk it without breathing hard, she moved to the full mile outer path. With some encouragement from her sister, Tanya, she signed up to walk her first 5K, the Swift Cantrell Classic. When she finished nearly an hour later, she set a new goal of running part of her next 5K – the Run for ased on information you have provided us. Due to ADVERTISER - PLEASE CHECK: Wounded Heroes. 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Four weeks before her marathon she got the news that she had fractured her foot and would not be able to run. I was so sad for her. BRIGHT SIDE COMMUNITY Imagine my surprise when I wasNEWSPAP checking my facebook feed and checking in on my friends running the Savannah Marathon that day. I saw Tamie’s picture pop up with a EXPIRATION DATE PROOF finishers medal and her KNEE SCOOTER! Tamie’s journey reminds me of the quote “Great Achievements don’t start with reality, they start with desire.” The tenacity, the determination and the raw grit it took Call Carol 770-851-5469 Tamie to complete 26.2 miles on at a knee scooter is still unbelievable to me. SPELLING Thank you Tamie for the last three years of inspiration. Thank you for living your journey out loud for others to see. You are a true leader in walking the walk and talking the talk. Congratulations on your first marathon. For Every $30 Gift Card Purchase Receive a 30 Minute Jump Pass and a Pair of Sky Socks FREE! Expires 12/31/14 page 21 Bright Side 14 DEC NC 2015 Spring Acworth Baseball Registrations Ages 3 – 19 Years Old Online Registration Now Open! www.acworthbaseball.org ETO Black Belt and Eagle Scout ETO Martial Arts & Fitness is very proud to announce that ETO Black Belt Assistant Instructor Matthew Korpi was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout during a special Court of Honor held on Saturday evening November 22 at the Transfiguration Catholic Church in Marietta GA. Matthew has been a part of the Scouting program for several years leading many Troop 75 projects and mentoring other scouts including his younger brother Phillip. Many family and friends were on hand to congratulate him on his great accomplishment! In addition to Scouting, Matthew manages a busy schedule of honor classes and activities at Sprayberry High School. He also helps to teach classes at ETO. Matthew’s example of dedication and leadership are worthy of his Eagle Scout and Black Belt Honors! GO Matthew! If you would like more information on ETO Martial Arts & Fitness, check out www.myeto.com or call 770-528-9821. LIVE Registration – Roberts School Saturday, January 10 10 am to Noon $25 Late Fee Apply After 1.11.15 Skills Testing (Shetland – Bronco) Acworth Sports Complex Saturday, January 17 ~ 9 am to 2 pm Practices Start JANUARY, 31, 2015 BRIGHT SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPA Games Start MARCH 7, 2015 PROOF REGISTER ONLINE NOW! Call Carolwww.acworthbaseball.org at 770-851-5469 Kickout 2014 with ETO! This ad was created based on information you have provided us. Due to time constraints and the need to meet our publication date, we can only make corrections to spelling, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. ETO Instructor and Demo Team Banquet ETO Martial Arts and Fitness held its annual Instructor Staff and Demo Again Team Awards Banquet because of time constraints, a second proof of any changes made will on Friday evening November 21 at their DoJang located in down town Kennesaw. The evening was not be resubmitted for your approval. a special celebration of food, games, slide show and awards. The ETO team has had a tremendous • Martial Arts & Fitness Classes • Adult – Junior – Please call 770-851-5469 Little Dragons FAST PITCH GIRLS SOFTBALL or fax corrections to 678-574-8793 Kennworth Bandits Softball is proud to offer $25.00 registration for our 2015 spring season. All girls from 4 to 18 are invited to register for our spring 2015 season. Teams will be formed in • Birthday Parties the following age groups—6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U. Girls from beginning to experienced are welcome. Girls from all surrounding counties are welcome as well! 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Due to d the need to meet our publication date, we can only make ing, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. me constraints, a second proof of any changes made will for your approval. • Custom Granite Countertops • Kitchen • done Vanities e requests will have to be in the next issue you adverfor your•business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. 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N.W., Kennesaw, Georgia www.globalgranitega.com New Slab Arrivals Weekly - Choose from over 40 Colors On November 12, National Signing day at Allatoona High School, Senior, Morgan Kazerooni signed to play Softball at the University of Mississippi. It is in our Acworth/ Kennesaw community where her playing, training, practice and dreams began. She started playing tee ball at the YMCA on Mars Hill Road and once she fell in love with the game of fast pitch, the rest is history. To improve her game, Morgan has been i attending hitting lessons at Braski Sports with Skip Ship and next door to him attending Speed School with *Selected Colorshas hit her 84th career home run over a period of 7 Mike Kleinfelder. Currently Morgan years playing fastpitch. Morgan has accomplished making it to the Georgia High School state tournament with Allatoona for three years, made all-region, all-county and all-state teams every year, and played at a national level to a 2nd, 5th, 17th, and 27th, place finish at ASA Nationals. People in Picture from Left to right: Mike Kleinfelder, Shad Kazerooni, Skip Shipp, Zachary Kazerooni, Pictured Center Morgan Kazerooni. page 23 Bright Side 14 DEC NC KevLar Renovations Window Specialist I offer the best prices in town for: • Vinyl Window Replacements • Sash Replacement • Rotten Sill & Trim Repairs Professional, Reliable & Courteous Service Call Kevin for Your FREE Estimate Today! Over 25 Years Experience Locally Owned & Operated congratulations The Acworth Baseball Senior 15-19YO Gray Wolves are the undefeated champions of the Fall 2014 season! Pictured are: front row (l-r): Oscar Pearson, Sri Boinapalli, Spencer DeFazio, James Paden, Joseph Hill, Matt Terrill back row (l-r): Coach Joe DeFazio, Coach Scott Pearson, Jack Pearson, Jacob Terrill, Adrian “AJ” Johnson, Jonah Czar, Trace Phillips, Coach Tim Terrill. Sign Up for ACWORTH’S Spring Baseball [email protected] www.kevlarrenovations.com Full Service Home Improvement HaPPy Holidays from NCG acworth Cinema BRIGHT SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER PROOF Call Carol at 770-851-5469 The Acworth Baseball Association is currently accepting online registrations for the 2015 Spring Baseball Season at HYPERLINK “http://www.acworthbaseball.org” www. acworthbaseball.org. We provide a safe, challenging and most of all, fun instructional and competitive baseball experience for boys and girls, ages 4 to 19. Our goal is to instill in the children of this community the ideas of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty and a sense of teamwork so that they may become strong, healthy, well adjusted members of the community. An on-site registration day will take place on January 10 at Roberts School Community Center from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Fees vary depending on the age of the participant. All registration fees, age group information, and additional information are posted at www. acworthbaseball.org. Come join one of the best youth baseball programs around! 678-523-4971 SMITH GILBERT GARDENS OFFERS Beekeeping This 7-course program taught over a 9-month period provides a comprehensive approach to beekeeping. Course topics include: the history of beekeeping, hive construction, care of the hive, and harvesting of honey. Participants will learn how to identify the most common problems impacting hive health, how to prepare bees for winter Thistoad was created months, and the best ways extract honey. based on information you have provided us. Due to time constraints The instructor is Daphney Glass. and the need to meet our publication date, we can only make corrections to spelling, All aspects of keeping healthy bees will incorrect numbers, and expiration dates at this time. be covered during the course. In because addition to Again of the time constrants, a second proof of any changes made will course instruction, participants construct not be may resubmitted for your approval. their own hives and stock with nucs (queen and bees). By next spring you could have All majoraround ad change your own hive and bees buzzing your requests will have to be done in the next issue you advertisea in. Thank you for your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. garden – the sure sign of healthy garden! The cost of the course is $225. There are additional expenses for protective equipment, hives, frames, and nucs Please call 770-851-5469 are not included in the course fee. Estimated orand fax corrections to 678-574-8793 expenses: Protective equipment (gloves hat with netting): $50; 8 or 10 frame hive: $265; Nucleus : $160 each A nuc or nucleus consists of 3 or 5 frames of bees, brood, both open and sealed, honey and pollen stores and a laying queen of the current year. Costs involved: Medications: $10; First season’s feed: $20 For more information or to register, contact the Garden office at 770-919-0248 or email [email protected]. es e n i t 6:00 a M GHT SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 0 r until Noon 0 . 6 $ -Thu n until PROOF Mon at & Su Call Carol at 770-851-5469 Fri, S Handy Electric Inc. 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A GREAT BIG THANK YOU BY NOAH HARDEN Although November 4 was a day off of school for Kell High Students; we decided to do something special for our teachers. We woke up early and surprised them with numerous thank you signs and free Chick-Fil-A gift cards!! The teacher really appreciated it and some were even brought to tears. As a student, Noah thinks this would be a great story to publish because it shows the good that high schoolers can do, rather than the bad. Please take this idea into consideration because Noah thinks many people would be delighted to discover that the news does not aways half to be about crimes or scandals, but it can also be uplifting - and we agree. To see the video Noah created please visit: https://vimeo.com/110913791. And thanks for sharing Noah. Make $$ - Sell us your Scrap Metal 770-966-9751 HT SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 5497 N. 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The Palmer Academic Team won 1st place Saturday, November 15th at the Cobb County Academic Team Playoff held at Palmer Middle School! Congratulations to the following students: 8th grade – Zack El Jiche, Jackson Fowler, Sydney Harden, Laurel Henderson, Nneka Omoma, Gillian Rushing. 7th grade – Sasamon Omoma, Harsha Patil, Abia Rahaman. 6th grade – Brigs Aring, Arun Devarakonda, Nevin Korbett, Jonathan Yun. Other schools that competed were: Lost Mountain MS, Hightower Trail MS, Mabry MS, JJ Daniell MS, Griffin MS, and Durham MS. BEST VALuE GuARANTEE We will beat competitive offers! Call for more details Call For Your FREE Consultation 770.792.6868 SafePath Security 2931 Lewis Street Suite 101 Kennesaw, GA 30144 www.SafePathSecurity.com Residential and Commercial PALMER MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS Palmer Middle School Teacher of the Year for 2014-2015 is Jennifer Karpenko. Jennifer has been with Palmer for nine years teaching Social Studies, Language Arts, and Reading, IRR. “I am honored to be nominated for Teacher of the Year at a school as wonderful as Palmer. The staff and teachers here have made my experience one that I would not trade for another, and the students make me feel as though my career has some real purpose behind it. I do feel as though teaching, especially working in special education, is a true calling for me.” Congratulations Jennifer! page 25 Bright Side 14 DEC NC Stressed About Taxes? Let Us Help You! Raymond Rhoades, CPA St. Catherine of Siena PRESCHOOL NEWS St. Catherine of Siena Preschool in Kennesaw held its first annual art show, “Art Night Under the Stars” in early November. The night was a huge success and the evening was enjoyed by over 500 preschool parents, students, and their families. The art theme for the night was author Eric Carle and the colorful illustrations found in his children books. Each class at the preschool was assigned an Eric Carle book to spark their art inspiration. The preschoolers had their individual art framed and hung in the reception area for all to view as families mingled and enjoyed refreshments and snacks. Individual classrooms were set up to showcase a second piece of art created by each age group of children using clay, ceramic tiles and ornaments. In addition, there was a third collaborative art canvas created by each class. These beautiful canvases were the highlight of a silent auction where grandparents, parents and friends bid to earn bragging rights and take home a unique piece of art. There was also interactive fun for the whole family. The children were able to draw a family portrait to take home, decorate a keepsake box for their favorite art projects, draw with shaving cream in a glow in the dark room, and take a picture as the Mona Lisa or other Van Gogh art. In addition, each class performed a short musical rendition and there were guest story book readers. All proceeds from the evening will provide tuition assistance for preschool families. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot & hang on. Franklin D. Roosevelt SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS Atlanta Lyric Theatre is proud to announce a holiday addition to its lineup! They’re back! The Sanctified Sanders Family Singers return to the Marietta Square to celebrate the holidays with faith, family, and old-fashioned fun. Sanders Family Christmas, starring several members of the original Theatre in the Square cast, plays December 5-14, 2014 at First United Methodist Church of Marietta’s Family Life Hall (56 Whitlock Ave., Marietta). Alan Kilpatrick who reprises his role as Rev. Mervin Oglethorpe (who works part-time at the local pickle plant), and the Sanders family attempt to raise the spirits of their faithful flock (the audience) in a rousing and energetic Christmas gospel sing-along of cherished holiday hymns and carols. Joining Kilpatrick in reprising their roles are Scott DePoy as the black sheep of the family Uncle Stanley, Christopher Damiano as Burl Sanders – the family’s patriarch, Karen Howell as his scripture-quoting wife, Vera Sanders, Jeremy Wood and Laura Floyd reuniting as the twins Dennis and Denise Sander, and Jennifer Akin as their sister June Sanders (she doesn’t sing, she signs). Conceived by Alan Bailey and written by Connie Ray, Sanders Family Christmas is a nostalgic comedy set to holiday carols and is the second of three installments of the Sanders family’s life. The original Smoke on the Mountain, one of the most popular Theatre in the Square productions, was produced last year by The Lyric. These perennial revival favorites feature bluegrass songs from the gospel hit parade, sprinkled with the hapless pranks of this lovable and talented family. Tickets are $25-$40. Group discounts are also available by calling the box office at 404377-9948. Visit www.AtlantaLyricTheatre. com for reservations and information. SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS (FUMC – Marietta Family Life Hall) Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 2014. Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM; Sundays at 2PM Andrée Crow, CPA Raymond Rhoades, CPA and Andrée Crow, CPA, are professional tax preparers and provide full service tax and accounting services to Individuals, Small Businesses, S-Corporations, C-Corporations, Partnerships and Trusts. Our other services include Payroll, Sales and Property Tax, and Bookkeeping Services. Our office was established in 1988 and together we have 38 years combined experience providing accounting and tax services. We encourage you to call for an appointment today BRIGHT SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPAP 770-499-0866 MENOPAUSE THE 2839-B Cherokee St, NW • Kennesaw, GA 30144 • 770-499-0866 PROOF MUSICAL® AT THE www.rhoadescpa.com STRAND www.facebook.com/RhoadesCPA Call Carol at 770-851-5469 In January 13-18, 2015 for 7 performances! GFour Productions, winners of 54 Drama Desk and 44 Tony Awards are proudly bringing the international hit show Menopause The Musical® to Marietta and will play the Earl This wasperformances created based on information you have provided us. Due to ADVERTISER - PLEASE Smith Strand Theatre forad seven January 13-18, 2015. Menopause Theneed to meet our publication date, we can only time constraints and the Musical® is a groundbreaking celebration of make corrections to spelling, incorrect numbers, and expiration dates ADDRESS CORRECT women who are on at thethis brink of, in the middle time. Again because of time constraints, a second proof of any of, or have survived “The Change.” Tickets changes made not be resubmitted for your approval. PHONE NUMBER CORR are currently on sale, and can be will purchased at www.earlsmithstrand.org or by calling 770.293.0080. Group for 10+requests are All discounts major ad change will have to be done in the next issue you PRICES We match your skills with all current jobCORRECT also available by calling 888-686-8587. advertise in. Thank you for your business. Carol Thompson, Publisher. Now celebrating 13 years of female opportunities. North Georgia Staffing not only offers SPELLING empowerment through hilarious musical you work force flexibility, we can also provide you comedy, Menopause The Musical® has Please call 770-851-5469 EXPIRATION DATE evolved as a “grassroots” movement of specialized skills for a particular project. or fax after corrections towith 678-574-8793 women who deal with life adjustments 40 by embracing each other and the road ahead. Set in a department store, four women meet by chance while shopping for a black lace bra at a lingerie sale. After noticing unmistakable similarities among one another, the all-female cast jokes about their woeful hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain and much more. These women form a sisterhood and unique bond with the entire audience as they rejoice in celebrating that menopause is no longer “The Silent Over 200 POSITIONS AvAILAbLe Passage.” nspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® was created as a • Assemblers • Fork Lift Operators • Welders celebration of women who find themselves • General Labor • Glass Technician at any stage of “The Change.” The laughterfilled 90-minute production gets audience • Logistics Specialist • Automation Tech members out of their seats and singing along to parodies from classic pop songs of the ‘60s, • Line Leaders • Quality Lab Tech – Food Industry ‘70s and ‘80s. For more information or tickets, visit Kennesaw Office Cartersville Office www.EarlSmithStrand.org or the Box Office Call 678-302-2710 Call 678-719-0179 at 770-293-0080 or 117 North Park Square, Marietta, 30060. The Box Office is open [email protected] [email protected] Monday through Friday from 11AM to 6PM, Saturday from 9AM TO 1PM; and two hours before showtime. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! "Quality With Integrity" www.NGASTAFFING.com Bright Side page 26 14 DEC NC SOMEONE TRUSTED THE CHURCH LAST NIGHT, AND THE CHURCH CAME THROUGH! Rev. Sam Storey, Columnist On a cold, dreary December evening, several hundred people gathered at a large downtown church in Winston-Salem to celebrate the Christmas season. Bishop Ernest Fitzgerald, present that evening, had gone down a long hallway to help a small boy who was pushing against massive oak doors trying to get outside. The boy was about 2 years old and as he pushed he was crying as if his heart would break. The Bishop picked him up, thinking he belonged to someone at one of the Christmas parties but as he opened the doors and looked outside he spotted an old-model car speeding away in the darkness. Gradually, it dawned on him that the child he held in his arms had been abandoned. Phone calls were made, and soon the church was filled with people wanting to help in any way they could. Within moments, the local TV stations interrupted their usual programs to ask if anyone knew the identity of the little boy. The next morning, one of the city's newspapers put the child's picture on the front page. Under the picture there was an article describing the events of the evening before. The article began with this striking line: "Someone trusted the church last night, and the church came through!" Bishop Fitzgerald later reflected on this event and wrote these words: It will be a long, long time before I can forget that newspaper headline. So much of the world's future depends on the faithfulness of the "People of God" to the "Great Commission." There is a deep hunger across our land as countless people grope for answers to the deepest questions of the human spirit. The message of Christ speaks to these questions, bringing hope and light to people who now stumble in the dark and live in despair. Our world will be changed as the hearts of people are changed. Evangelism is no longer an option for the church. It is essential to the survival of our world. The line in that Winston-Salem newspaper is a haunting reminder of what the world expects of the church. "Someone trusted the church last night, and the church came through!" May that always be true! In this Season of Advent and Christmas, let our prayer be: O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel! (Rev. Sam A. Storey, Sr. is Senior Associate Minister, Emeritus, First United Methodist Church of Marietta, Georgia. Email: [email protected].) Bethlehem Walk 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. The annual production involves more than 175 church members and area volunteers who begin setting up the “city of Bethlehem” in the week after Thanksgiving. 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 Road, Marietta. 30066 O Holy Night: An Evening of Sacred Christmas Music Sunday, December 14, 6:00 pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5055 Holt Road NW, Acworth 30101. This hour of Christmas music will be presented through vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles and scripture readings related to the birth of Christ. After the program, light refreshments will be served as guests mingle and view a variety of Nativity displays. This program is free to the public. Everyone invited. St. Teresa’s Episcopal Church Live Nativity Celebration Friday, December 19 and Saturday, December 20 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Shows every half hour. Hear the story of the Nativity with musical performances and live animals including a camel, donkey and sheep. Free parking and admission. Participants will be treated to hot chocolate and cookies in the church. For more information, visit www.saintteresa.org or call 770-590-9040. The church is located at 5725 Fords Road • Acworth, GA 30101 BRIGHT SIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPAP PROOF Call Carol at 770-851-5469 FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF KENNESAW Equipping Learners to Face Life’s Challenges God’s Way K2 - 8th Open House January 15, 2015 9:30 - 10:30 am January 29, 2015 6:30 - 8:00 pm The BEST Value for Your Money!! Before and After School Program 2958 North Main Street • Kennesaw • 30144 • 770-422-3254 www.fbcskennesaw.com page 27 Bright Side 14 DEC NC Kennesaw’s Hiram Butler House Earns Historic Marker GARDEN CLASSES Secret Garden Children’s Art Series: Wooden Photo Frame – Starry Night by Van Gogh Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 10:30am to 12Noon The moon and stars are a wondrous sight especially in winter when they twinkle and dance on a dark blue stage. Van Gogh captured this moment well in one of his most famous paintings, Starry Night. Children will learn how this painting came to be and learn step-by-step on how to recreate their own version of it on a wooden picture frame, perfect for the gift giving season. Our young artists will be treated to face painting too, as time permits, as well as cookies and lemonade..No artistic experience needed. All supplies provided. Open-seating event. Reservations required. Participation fee: SGG-Member Child : $20 ; Non-Member Child: $25 Age: 4 – 12 years old For Adults – Make a Holiday Wreath Do you love the specific fresh smell of evergreens, pine, spruce? Here is a unique chance of bringing home a little piece of Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Join us on Saturday, December 13, 10-Noon and get creative with a wide range of fresh cut evergreens from the Gardens and create a 14-inch wreath to take home and enjoy during the Holidays. Registration is required; Participation fee: $25 SGG Members – $35 Non-member (includes frame, supplies, embellishments and instruction). All participants should bring a pair of pruners and plan to have fun. Register online at http://www.smithgilbertgardens.com/education-at-the-gardens/ or call 770-919-0248 What to see / do at the Gardens in Winter: Smith-Gilbert Gardens has gone to the birds, at least for the winter as the Gardens witness the migratory patterns of birds traveling south for the winter. Visitors can take advantage of this season by exploring the Conifer Collection which features small, slow growing bushes native to the Southeastern United States and evergreen trees that stay lush throughout the winter. Winter also brings unique blooming flowers like Camellias and Witch Hazel. Also, don’t miss the chance to see the Bonsai Collection that houses almost sixty plants and a three hundred year old Pond Cypress. While the sixteen acres of landscaped gardens are quite a site, don’t forget about the thirty sculptures that dot the property, and the historic Hiram Butler House. The house is a crowning jewel to the modern gardens. Built in the 1880s, the house is an Italianate and Greek Revival blend built by Hiram Butler, a revered railway man for the W&A Railroad. The house is listed and on the National Register of Historic Places and has recently been honored with a historic marker by the Colonial Dames XVII Century Nicholas Wallingford Chapter. Not only will visitors get the opportunity to learn about the history of the house and its residents, but they will get to see the house in its full splendor as it is decorated for the Holidays. Join a host of other local businesses in the Next Edition of The Bright Side™ community newspapers Serving Kennesaw and Marietta by direct mail and online. h c a e R 49,000 Homes by Direct mail in botH zones • Increase Your Sales • Increase your Customer Base • Increase Your Community Involvement Call... 770-423-9555 and we will email you display ad rates along with a map of our mailing area or visit www.brightsidenews.com for rates Display ad rates start at $160.00 for 1/8 page (5"w x 3 1/4" H) for one zone. Discounts for multiple zones The The historic Hiram Butler House, located in Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens, has been acknowledged with a historical marker that recognizes its significance and its place in the history of Kennesaw. The marker was presented last week by the Nicholas Wallingford Chapter, Colonial Dames XVII Century. More than 50 people attended the dedication ceremony, including Hiram Butler’s great-grandson Judson Butler and two greatgreat-granddaughters Jo Ellen Butler and Karen Butler McClellan. State Officers and chapter members from the Colonial Dames, including Dianne Cannestra, State President, attended. Don Meadows provided a brief background of Hiram Butler, the person responsible for the construction of the cited house, and summarized some of his contributions to the Western and Atlantic railroad before, during and after the Civil War. His wife, Doris Meadows, is a Board Member on the SmithGilbert Gardens Foundation and has a family connection to the house, which was once owned by her grandparents. Doris shared memories of her grandmother and grandfather and the working farmland surrounding the house during her childhood. The house’s former owner Dr. Robert Gilbert spoke about the seven years he and his partner Richard Smith spent restoring the house, recreating many authentic details. Through their efforts, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. “It is an honor to accept this marker from the Colonial Dames XVII Century and to be part of the fascinating history dating back to circa 1880,” said Gardens Executive Director Ann Parsons. (PICTURED ABOVE). The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America promotes appreciation for the people, places and events that led to the formation and development of our country. They are an unincorporated association of 44 Corporate Societies with more than 15,000 members. Bright Side ™ Cobb County's Community Newspaper 14 DEC NC Bright Side page 28
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