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Kennesaw State University President Daniel S. Papp accepted a highly positive recommendation from legendary football coach Vince Dooley, chair of KSU’s Football Exploratory Committee (FEC), to move forward with the university’s interest in fielding a football program.

The results of the nine-month study indicate there is solid support for a successful football program at Georgia’s third-largest university, according to the 137-page report, which Coach Dooley submitted to Papp along with a five-page Summary and Recommendations document. The Commit-tee’s positive recommendation was announced for the first time at a press conference held September 15th at the KSU Convocation Center.

“This is a truly historic day for Kennesaw State University,” Papp said, upon accepting the document from the iconic football coach. “This is an important first step in assessing support for a football program at KSU, and we all look forward to building on this positive feedback and strong momentum that exists.

“Now that we have the Committee’s report, it’s very im-portant for us to once again re-evaluate the level of student support,” Papp continued. “This has been a continuing con-versation; and to that end, our next step is to talk with our student leaders and to the student body to ascertain their con-tinued interest in having a football program at KSU.”

Dooley, who retired as the University of Georgia’s athlet-ics director in 2004 after 25 years, was UGA’s head football coach from 1964 to 1988. He led of one of the most success-ful football and all-sports programs in intercollegiate athletics. He expressed appreciation for serving on the Committee and working collaboratively with all 32 members.

“It has been an honor to oversee the hard work and enthusiasm of the four subcommittees. They did a very thor-ough job,” Dooley said. “We tackled some tough issues over the past several months to come up with the Committee’s recommendation, which I’m particularly glad to say repre-sents the overwhelmingly positive opinion that the University should move forward towards building a football program."

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KSU Exploratory Football Committee

Says “YES!”Committee headed by football coach Vince Dooley gives green light for

University to move forwardFrom staff reports

For many people, the perfect autumn weekend includes cozy campfires, gooey s’mores and fiery-hued forests. To help leaf peepers plan their fall escapes, Georgia’s State Parks have launched “Leaf Watch 2010” to track fall color as it moves across the Peach State and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Travelers can get updates online (GeorgiaStateParks.org/leafwatch) throughout October and November. There, track the fall color, learn safe hiking tips, and make reservations for the many campsites, cottages and lodge rooms offered at Georgia’s state parks

New this year is a partnership with Georgia Forestry Commission and a webcam at Black Rock Mountain State Park near Clayton, Ga. Expert foresters will advise travelers about overall color, specific tree species and even the weather’s effect

on leaf watching. The webcam will provide a glimpse of color progressing across the Blue Ridge Mountains.

“Fortunately, there are no ‘bad’ years for fall foliage in Georgia,” said Ken Masten of the Georgia Forestry Commission. “With moderating temperatures and sufficient rainfall in the next weeks, sunny and cool fall days should set the stage for the best showing of autumn color.”

“We are excited to partner with Georgia Forestry Commission this year,” said Georgia State Parks Director Becky Kelley. “They can offer expertise on the most colorful trees in Georgia, and we can provide easy ways for visitors to get out and enjoy this beautiful season.”

For more information, visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org. Photo above: Ft. Mountain State Park. ♦

Cobb EMC recently sponsored an Odyssey of the Mind (OM) team of five eighth-graders from Durham Middle School. OM is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students. This year’s team members are all from Acworth: Kyle Rinaudo, son of Frank and Denise Rinaudo;

Dot Price, daughter of Glenn and Christine Price; Hannah Martin, daughter of Tom and Melissa Martin; Maddy Boyle, daughter of Tim and Catherine Boyle, and Corey Fogg, son of Mark and Robin Fogg.

From left to right, front: KSU President Daniel Papp, Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Services and Professor of

English Dr. Nancy King, and legendary UGA football coach Vince Dooley announce the results of a football exploratory committee.

“KSU...could have a football program as early as fall of

2014.”

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October 2010 NORTHSIDE NEWS 3Business News

The Working Mother 100 Best Companies initiative has selected WellStar Health System as one of the nation’s top companies for family-friendly benefits for 2010. WellStar was selected as one of the top ten organizations in the annual list of 100 Best Companies.

“WellStar is committed to world class healthcare, while being an exceptional workplace,” said David Anderson, executive vice president of human resources and organizational learning/ chief compliance officer for WellStar Health System. “Through competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, innovative work/life programs & our concierge service, we are nationally recognized as an employer of choice. Given that 83% of our workforce is female, we are honored to be a Working Mother Top 10 company!”

The 100 Best Companies’ family programs adeptly help employees in all areas of their lives. WellStar is a third-year recipient of this honor. With more than 11,500 employees, WellStar Health System has numerous programs in place to assist employees in both their personal and professional lives, with benefits such as tuition reimbursement, continuing education, retirement planning and programs, onsite child care, a fitness center and more. WellStar believes that a corporate culture that firmly supports employees both at work and home decreases employee turnover and increases employee loyalty to the organization. The benefit to the community is a higher level of patient care and patient satisfaction.

While the Working Mother 100 Best Companies continue expanding their benefits, those at companies nationwide lag. Just 44 percent of American companies offer telecommuting (vs. 100 percent of the 100 Best), 17 percent offer formal mentoring (vs. 95 percent), and 37 percent offer health insurance for part-timers (vs. 100 percent). In contrast, all of the 100 Best Companies offer paid maternity leave, lactation rooms, flextime, mental health consultations and elder-care resources; and 98 percent offer health screening and wellness programs—particularly significant in a stress-inducing, poor economy.

“Twenty-five years ago, we made a bold decision to launch our Best Companies initiative and challenge businesses to address the unique needs of working mothers,” said Carol Evans, President, Working Mother Media. “The immense influx of women into the workforce demanded changes in workplace culture as companies strove to keep working moms’ talent and loyalty. Today, we celebrate our winners’ untiring commitment to their employees through an impressive array of programs.”

Profiles of the 100 Best Companies, as well as national comparisons, are in the October issue of Working Mother and at workingmother.com/bestcompanies.

For more information on WellStar, call 770-956-STAR or visit wellstar.org. ♦

WellStar Health System in Top Ten of Annual Working Mother 100 Best

Companies; Only One in Georgia

October 2010 NORTHSIDE NEWS 5City Beat: Acworth/Kennesaw

The positive decision by the committee came after months of intensive study by four subcommittees composed of faculty, staff, students, alumni, benefactors and community members.

Papp charged the study committee with weighing the projected costs of establishing a football program, the funding possibilities, the broader consequences and implications of a football program, and positive alternatives.

The four subcommittee chairs and the subcommittees that they headed included: Teddie Parrish (Projected Costs), Rick Siegel (Funding Possibilities), Dr. Nancy King (Broader Consequences), and Dr. Tom Keene (Positive Alternatives).

Papp acknowledged the hard work that Dooley and the entire Committee put into the study project, starting last December.

“To use a football metaphor, I am so grateful to Coach Dooley and the other 32 members of the Football Exploratory Committee for taking the ball and running with it,” said Papp.

Based on the FEC report, KSU student fees and additional funds from sponsors, donors and ticket sales would be necessary to fund the estimated $5-6 million cost of the program.

If feedback from the student body is equally supportive as the FEC report, and the university decides to launch a program, KSU – which completed its transition into NCAA Division I last year – could have a football program as early as Fall 2014.

With some adjustments, a Kennesaw State University football team could play in the state-of-the-art, $16.5 million KSU Soccer Stadium that was just completed in early May of this year.

Papp stressed that there are challenges ahead. “Starting a football program from scratch will not be easy, but then again nothing truly worthwhile is ever easy,” he said. “As Coach Dooley often reminded his players, there are four quarters to every football game. And the score that counts is the one at the end of the fourth quarter. We have a long way to go toward achieving victory, but with today’s announcement, we are one step closer to having football at KSU!”

Papp also reiterated that even if KSU launches football, quality academics will remain the university’s focus. “A football program could serve that mission well, as it may help bring increased national recognition to our institution and highlight the important work that is being done here in teaching and research,” Papp said. ♦

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Game On! Sports held an “Honor Our Heroes” luncheon on Sept. 11 for local Police, EMS and Fire from the Acworth/Kennesaw area. Owner Chris LaPierre, raised in NYC and a former EMT/firefighter in Florida, said that remembering 9/11

and public safety workersis important to him. He said, “Thank you to all who joined us and especially to all of the Emergency Services personnel that work hard to protect us each and every day. I’d also like to thank Special Zaxby’s, Starbuck’s, The Learning Experience, Play it Again Sports, El Nopal, Lil Bears, Aqua Tots, and Bar-B-Cutie for their support of this event.”

Tribute to Heroes

“Footloose” Movie Filmed in Acworth

The movie “Footloose” was recently filmed in downtown Acworth at various locations, including the home of Mayor Tommy Allegood and his artist wife Carol Allegood. The remake of the classic hit movie is scheduled to hit theatres in 2011.

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The Kennesaw Police Explorers will be hosting the cast from Agatha’s for a special fundraiser. Proceeds from this event benefit the local youth interested in Law Enforcement with training, competitions, and community involvement.

The three course dinner and murder mystery will be held October 30, 2010 from 7-10 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center in Kennesaw. Tickets are available for $30.00.

Your murder mystery centers around the Atlanta Housewives, who are dropping like fleas. TV Mogul Pyler Terry sees an opportunity to create another hit TV show - The Dead Housewives of Atlanta.

Several stars of the hit TV

show “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” have met strange and untimely deaths. The most recent housewife to bite the big one is fan favorite Boo Boo Biggins,

who died shortly after she bit the big “1” on a birthday cake celebrating her (tenth annual) 31st birthday. The remaining housewives are all extremely nervous. I mean, after all, if they are all dead, the show will be canceled.

In an effort to keep

their show intact…and stay alive, the housewives have decided to enlist the help of two world renowned psychics: Alison Boudoir (From the hit TV show “Mediocre”) and Sylvia Bwown (From the Montel TV show). In this unorthodox investigation, the psychics discover the actual killer is among us!

Please visit www.agathas.com to learn more about the cast of Agatha’s and the murder mystery you will be enjoying.

Please contact Officer Luther at 770-919-0651 or email [email protected] for ticket purchases. ♦

Murder/Mystery Dinner FundraiserCourtesy of Kennesaw Police Department

Kennesaw to Mark Anniversaries with Book

In 2012, the City of Kennesaw will mark 125 years since it was incorporated in 1887, and also the 150th anniversary of “The Great Locomotive Chase,” when union soldiers attempted to steal the locomotive The General.

To commemorate these anniversaries, the Kennesaw Historical Preservation Commission is creating a collectors’ edition history book entitled HISTORIC KENNESAW: Celebrating 125 Years. Established author and Kennesaw Historical Society President Robert C. Jones will detail the over 125 years of Kennesaw’s rich heritage.

The narrative will move from the days of Big Shanty and the construction of the Western and Atlantic Railroad through the Civil War to the transformation of Kennesaw into a thriving suburban community.

HISTORIC KENNESAW: Celebrating 125 Years will also showcase inspirational profiles of individuals, families, businesses, organizations, churches, and schools that have contributed to Kennesaw’s history.

Profile writer Violet Caren will work one on one with Kennesaw’s founders, long-term residents and business owners to document their history in print and preserve it for generations to come as a hardback illustrated history book.

Proceeds generated from HISTORIC KENNESAW: Celebrating

125 Years will be used to establish grant and loan programs for maintenance and emergency repairs to residential structures within the city’s historic districts.

Anyone interested in supporting a worthwhile project and sharing their story or pictures in the book, contact Violet Caren at 678-777-7989 or Robin Deremo, City of Kennesaw, at 770-590-8268.♦

Courtesy of Kennesaw Historical Preservation Commission


Read all about this month’s Halloween activities and fall festivals on pages 10, 16 and 22 of this edition. Above, a previous exhibit by Kennesaw Pediatrics in the “Incredible Pumpkin Trail and Tales” sponsored by the City of Kennesaw.

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Big Shanty Smokehouse.....................................................

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Keegan’s Irish Pub............................................................

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Mexico Tipico................................................................

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Wine Q&A: Test Your Knowledge

1. Old wine almost never turns to vinegar. It spoils by oxidation. True or False

2. __________________ helped stock the wine cellars of the first five U.S. Presidents and was very partial to Bordeaux.

3. The age of a vine before producing useful grapes is: a. 1 year b. 6 years c. 3 years

4. The ideal temperature for serving white wine is: a. 65-60 degrees b. 45-50 degrees c. 35 degrees

5. A “Meritage” wine is a California wine blended in a style similar to the great Bordeaux wines of France. True or False

6. Which of the following isn’t a place? a. Bordeaux b. Mosel c. Viognier d. Chianti

7. When you buy sparkling wine, the “Extra Dry” will not be sweeter than “Brut.” True or False

8. Most American wines are named for the grape. Most European wines are named for the ____________________

Visit the Oak Barrel on Main Street in downtown Acworth, tel. 770-974-7720; Shop online at www.theoakbarrel.net. ♦

By Cookie Thorpe

ANSWERS

1. True 2. Thomas Jefferson3. c. 3 years4. b. 45-50 degrees5. True6. Viognier7. False8. place

Cookie Thorpe of The Oak Barrel

Guest Chef at AbbondanzaFrom staff reports

Acworth’s Abbondanza Restaurant is currently hosting a monthly series of guest chef wine dinners. Acworth chef and resident Tamara Erisman will don her chef ’s coat on Monday, November 8th and cook a spectacular dinner paired with excellent wines. To learn more about Chef Tamara’s menu and/or to make reservations, please call Abbondanza at 770-693-7826. ♦

Abbondanza is hosting a monthly series of guest chef wine dinners, and Chef Tamara Erisman of Acworth will be featured as the guest chef on Monday, November 8th.


Ghostly Happenings in Kennesaw and AcworthAs a writer, I have heard many tales of

ghostly sightings and hauntings in the Acworth and Kennesaw areas over the years. But I have to start this story with a haunting of my own.

My niece Alexa didn’t want to sleep in our guest room anymore. Finally, she told me why: in the middle of the night, she had repeatedly seen a solid apparition of an old man in a gray suit. Ahh, he’s back, I thought to myself.

Fifteen years ago, when he was about ten, my son Brandon started talking about an old man in a gray suit standing at the bottom of the stairs. But I really thought he merely had an active imagination, and didn’t think much of it.

Alexa insists it was real. She said, “It started when the old man would stand at the top of the stairs, just staring into my room, in the middle of the night. Then, another night, he stood at the foot of the bed as I was sleeping. He was just staring at me, and it really creeped me out.”

She continued, “On another night, I woke up to see the man standing right next to my bed,

near my pillow, and he reached out with his hand and touched my forearm. I was so scared that I couldn’t scream. I couldn’t even move. He looks like a creepy old man with gray hair, in an old-fashioned suit.” I still haven’t seen the man in the gray suit. Perhaps I will see him one day.

Northside News reader Jayne Foster has seen and experienced many events in this area. She wrote, “In April of this year, my husband and I were driving on Burnt Hickory Rd. going west, right across from and just passed Old Mountain Road, and to the west end of the clearing, we saw a small building.”

“It was painted red, enamel-looking, with wide boards. It had a porch across the front, a door and one window. I noticed it first and asked my husband if he saw it. He said, ‘yes’ and I asked him to describe what he had seen. He described it the same way I saw it. I told him that little building was not there before.

In a few days, we went the same way and looked for the building, and it was not there.

This is just one incident of many that we’ve experienced,” she said.

Sightings of phantom deer at Kennesaw Mountain are common: the deer reportedly run directly at you, and then simply disappear. Other unusual tales include ghosts of civil war soldiers lighting their campfires at the top of Kennesaw Mountain and “Watery Wendy” swimming at Lake Allatoona.

I like hearing about the spirits that might still be lurking around this historic area. And I’ll continue to keep one eye open for the man in the gray suit. I just hope he doesn’t show up when I’m at home alone.♦

By Kathie Beckett

Haunted Museum: Fri, Oct. 22, 5-9 p.m. and Sat., October 23, 5-9 p.m.. Enter at your own risk! Just in time for Halloween, it’s the Southern Museum’s Curse of Kennesaw Mountain ... A One-Way Ticket to Terror! Just in time for Halloween, it’s an evening of surprises, with creepy 19th century spooks helping us celebrate. This event is recommended for ages 10 and up. Admission is charged. Haunted Museum details can be found at www.southernmuseum.org or by calling 770-427-2117.

Incredible Pumpkin Trail: Fri, Oct. 22, 5-9p.m. and Sat., Oct. 23, 5-9p.m. Across the street at the Depot, there will be free activities, including face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, a costume contest, lots of food and treats as well as entertainment each night. In addition, tour the Incredible Pumpkin Trail and see creatively decorated pumpkin displays participating in the annual decorating contest. View scenes like Charlie Brown in his pumpkin patch waiting for the Great Pumpkin, Noah’s Ark with pairs of pumpkins turned into all the famous animals, Star Wars Pumpkins characters, and more.

Acworth Halloween Carnival: Sat., Oct. 23, at Logan Farm Park from 5-9 p.m. for our annual Halloween Carnival. Try your hand at 15 carnival games at all skill levels for children plus inflatables. Carnival game tickets can be purchased for $3.00. This ticket is good for 10 carnival games or turns on the inflatables. If you bring two non-perishable food items (in addition to $3.00) for the Tackle Hunger campaign, you will receive an additional 5 games. Tickets can be purchased throughout the event. There will be non-profit vendors selling food and drinks, so bring the whole family and plan on spending a “spook”-tacular evening at Logan Farm Park. Visit www.acworth.org/aprd or call 770-917-1234.

Halloween Downtown Acworth Cruise Night: Sat., Oct. 30, on Main Street in Acworth from 4 - 10 p.m. The Lake City Cruisers partner with the city and the downtown Acworth merchants to hold these Classic Car Cruises each month that has a 5th Saturday. The event is free to the public. A $2 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the show. All proceeds go to the Horizon Field, an all inclusive special needs sports facility in Acworth. Bring the kids out to trick or treat at the show! There will be face painting, tattoos and a costume contest! Participate in historic Halloween scavenger hunt and qualify to win $100 of Downtown Dollars!!! For more information please visit www.acworth.org/aprd or call the Acworth Parks and Recreation Office at 770-974-1234.

Do civil war soldiers haunt Kennesaw Mountain?


“The Lady of the Tracks” Ghost StoryMany of you may be familiar with the history

surrounding our local railways and the part they played at Big Shanty during the civil war and The Great Locomotive Chase. But, do you know the tale of “The Lady of the Tracks”?

As legend goes, there is a young woman dressed in a billowy white linen gown holding a lamp light reaching out to those who see her on the tracks at Moon Station Road in Kennesaw every year on Halloween just before midnight.

Every year we heard the stories circulate with more and more intrigue each Halloween until finally we had to see for ourselves! The kids were poised for adventure, having heard the tale of “The Lady of the Tracks” most of their young lives.

Back in 1992, Moon Station Road was not closed at Jiles Road; you could drive around the tracks and cut across to Baker Road. The community of Legacy Park and most of the residential areas outlining the perimeter of the tracks were not yet developed and the area was dark and desolate.

Our kids piled in our beat up old station wagon in their Halloween costumes sufficiently “sugared up.” On our way, we didn’t pass a single car on the road. There were no street lights lighting the way and the whole area was cloaked in darkness. Only our headlights shown on the road when suddenly, a large black raven swooped down before us and seemed to be foreshadowing things to come.

The hour was nearing midnight. As we approached the tracks, the laughter and conversation fell instantly silent. We followed the edge of the tracks, looking for just the right place to park and wait with our headlights peering through the fog.

According to legend, you must wait just before midnight until the next train passes while you watch for “The Lady of the Tracks.” We were skeptical and had no expectations for adventure. My plan was to wait until just the right moment and shout “BOO!”

We didn’t have to wait long as the train quickly approached. We saw the light from the train’s headlamp bending and twisting through the low-lying fog rising up from the ground. Just at that moment, the whistle sounded. Every hair on the back of our necks stood up as we felt goose bumps pop up all over our bodies. It was my “BOO” moment. But wait!

There, seemingly hovering in the distance, was the Lady. We all gasped at the same time as everyone saw her at the exact same moment. We saw the Lady floating forward and carrying something, maybe a lantern, in her hand. As the legend goes, she was waiting for her beau to return from the Civil War.

Just then the train came squelching around the corner. The conductor, perhaps seeing the apparition on the tracks himself, pulled back hard on the brake and shifted the train from its familiar hum to a mighty shrill.

Right there, in the glaring headlight from the train…we saw it! WE ALL SAW IT!

She was swinging a bloody head in her hand, not a lantern! We all screamed in a panic as she came closer to us. I drove as fast as our old car would allow and didn’t look back.

You see, while waiting for the train to approach the tracks back on that chilly October night in 1864, the Lady saw her intended prop his head out the window to greet her. He called out her name right before a leaning tree branch decapitated him. Every year at Halloween, she appears to reclaim the bloody, twitching head of her fiancé.

Returning to the tracks of Moon Station on Halloween became a tradition for our family and guests. Our children are grown now but still talk about our Halloween visits to “The Lady on the Tracks.” Some say the Lady still looks for the head of her beau every Halloween night in Kennesaw. ♦

[Ed. Note: According to Kennesaw Police Officer Scott Luther, railroad tracks are federal property and it is illegal to walk 12 feet on either side of the center of the tracks. Doing so may result in an arrest on a federal trespassing charge. So, please be safe and stay off the tracks this Halloween!]

Courtesy of Northside News reader Kristi Vinson

Does “The Lady of the Tracks” wait by the railroad tracks for her beau on Halloween night in Kennesaw?


If an Italian restaurant has an owner that everyone affectionately calls “Mama,” you know it’s going to be good.

Owner Joanne Pecoraro said, “Everyone calls me Mama. Even our customers call me Mama, and some who are older than me. But I really don’t mind because it means that people are very comfortable when they come here. I try to remember their names, but I always remember their faces. They say to me, ‘Mama, this food is good.’”

Three generations of Pecoraro’s work at Rosaria’s, including Joanne’s son Frank and her husband Rosario. All of the recipes are from Sicily; Joanne was raised by nuns in a convent and they taught her how to cook.

“Everything we do here is very fresh, just like in Sicily. Everything is house made, including all of our stocks, sauces, and desserts,” said Joanne. For example, their Alfredo Sauce is made not with Parmesan cheese, but with Pecorino Romano cheese made from sheep’s milk. It’s a delightfully nutty, rich sauce made with lots of butter and cheese. “We make a pizza with Chicken Alfredo Sauce and broccoli, then cover it with mozzarella, and bake it in the oven. It’s one of our most popular pizzas,” said Frank. Choose from pizza dough that is hand tossed or thin and crispy.

Perhaps the most popular entrée is the lasagne; Frank said, “It sells like hotcakes!” Other favorites include chicken or veal Marsala or scallopini, both made with seasoned mushrooms, onions, and fresh garlic and sautéed in either a Marsala wine or a white wine.

All of the soups are made in house, too, taking advantage of the freshly made stocks. On Saturdays, Joanne usually makes an cream-based eggplant bisque; it’s no wonder that it sells out almost immediately. Other soups of the day that she likes to make include minestrone, pasta fagiole, and wedding soup. Simply ask your server for the daily selection.

One of the most popular and unique dishes at this cozy little family-friendly restaurant is the Tour of Italy. Intended for two people, the entrée includes lasagne, manicotti, shells, fettuccine Alfredo, two meatballs, and garlic bread with cheese. Frank said, “If you don’t know what you want, try it! You can have a little taste of everything.”

If you’re on a budget, don’t worry: Rosaria’s offers some great daily specials, including Wednesday’s spaghetti plate with tomato sauce and rolls for only $5. Kids are welcome here, too, and they eat free on Tuesday nights with an equal adult entrée purchased. You may also share an entrée with your dining partner and pay only $3.99 more for salad and bread. Rosaria’s is now open for Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., serving an American breakfast, a breakfast pizza, and the Italian favorites that you crave. Take 20% off all food Oct 17-24 in honor of their 8th anniversary.

If you’re missing your Mama or simply want some fantastic Italian food, stop by Rosaria’s in Kennesaw, located at 3103 Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw; tel. 770-975-9993. Open Mon-Thu 3-10, Fri 11-11, Sat 10-11, Sun 10-10. Open for Lunch Fri, Sat, and Sun. See ad page 12. ♦

Rosaria’s Italian Restaurant in KennesawBy Kathie Beckett

Rosaria’s offers daily drink specials, including a daily featured cocktail (above, Hurricanes and Martinis) and half price bottles of wine on Wednesday and 1/2 price pitchers of draft beer on Tuesday.

Rosaria’s in Kennesaw is a family-owned restaurant. From left to right: The Pecoraros: Frank, “Mama”(Joanne), and Rosario

Lasagne baked with tomato sauce and Mozzarella Cheese is one of Rosaria’s most popular entrées.

Desserts at Rosaria’s are made in house, and follow the seasons. Above, Pumpkin Cheesecake.


Chef Kevin Williams of Keegan’s Public House has been in the restaurant business for over 25 years. The recipe he is sharing today comes from the Guinness® brewery. Enjoy!

Visit Keegan's Public House located at 1625 Ridenour Boulevard in Kennesaw, just west of Highway 41 on Barrett Parkway; tel. 678-213-2460; online at www.keeganspublichouse.com. See their ad, p. 14. ♦

In the Kitchen with...Chef Kevin Williams of Keegan’sBy Kathie Beckett

Chef Kevin Williams of Keegan’s Public House raises a glass to Northside News’ readers. Keegan’s Public House has won numerous awards for its delicious and authentic “pub grub.”


ONGOING

ALL FAITHS HEALING SCHOOL Faith Church invites everyone to their All Faiths Healing School held Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the main sanctuary at 2555 Cobb Parkway NW, Kennesaw. Call 770-427-6704 or email the church at [email protected].

JOB SEEKERS Crossroads Career Network for job seekers: The August 17, 2010 meeting will be held at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church , 5145 Due West Road, Powder Springs at 7:00 pm. Free of charge. For more information, call 770-590-0334

LUNCH AND LEARN 2010 is a series of new programs presented by Cobb County Master Gardeners. NOON – 1 PM. Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour-long presentation on a plant related subject. FREE. The Programs will be held on the second Friday of each month at the Cobb County Central Library – 266 Roswell Street, Marietta.

MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP FOR WIVES in Kennesaw/Acworth area. Meet the second Saturday of each month; Call 770-422-2050 or email [email protected].

MOMS CLUB OF ACWORTH EAST provides you with the opportunity to share activities, friendship and fun with other at-home moms and their children. We offer playgroups, babysitting co-ops, park days, a variety of activity groups and a MOMS Night Out! Momsclubacwortheast.clubspaces.com

MOMS CLUB OF KENNESAW, GA invites you to join our group of at-home moms and children in park days, playgroups, and other fun activities. Visit our website at www.momsclubofkennesaw.club.officelive.com.

NEWCOMERS OF COBB COUNTY. Those new to Cobb County, or just looking for new friends and activities, are invited to join in. The Club holds a wide variety of social activities throughout the month including Bridge, Canasta, Pinochle, Book Club, Mah Jongg, Ladies Night Out, Golf, Bunco, Chick Flicks, Out to Lunch, Out and about Atlanta, Stitch and Sew, Mexican Train and Weekend Pot Luck Dining. Please call 770-234-5068 for details. We meet in individual member’s homes.

SENIOR LUNCHEON on the third Tuesday of every month at the Robert School Community and Education Center. Lunch served at 12, followed by Bingo and prizes. Call 770-917-1234. THE ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH COBB meets on Thursdays 7:30am at Pinetree Country Club. Visit northcobbrotary.org.

THE UNLIMITED POSSIBILITY BRAIN INJURY & STROKE support group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Kennestone outpatient Rehab at 100 Lacy St. Survivor and families invited to attend.

TOASTMASTERS helps slice the fear out of Public Speaking at North Metro. Become a better communicator in your job and personal life. We meet every Monday at First Lutheran Church, 3481 Campus Loop Road (formerly Frey Lake Rd) Kennesaw, GA 30144 from 7:15pm to 8:30pm. Call Marie 561-248-0654 or visit http://northmetro.freetoasthost.us.

TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is looking for new members to join in our weight loss meetings. TOPS meets every Thursday morning at 9:30am at the Kennesaw Public Library. For info on joining, contact Pamela at 770-426-8426.

Writers Critique Group - “Writers of Like Mind”; 2nd. and 4th Wednesday of the month; 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. For published and unpublished authors covering Children’s, Nonfiction, Fiction, Mystery, Romance (No Poetry). Group meets at Denny Burgers & Grill, 8879 Dallas Acworth Hwy. in Dallas, GA. Contact Hank Somma at 678-414-6146 or [email protected].

OCTOBER 2010

ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH to Benefit Youth Ministries. Thousands of pumpkins will adorn the lawn of Due West UMC in Marietta through October31 from 10am-9pm. Pumpkins range in size and price from teeny tiny to super huge. There will also be various gourds, corn husks and fall accessories available. The Pumpkin Patch is located at 3956 Due West Road, Marietta. For more information or directions: www.duewestyouth.org or contact Chris Moss at 770.427.3835.

Oct. 15 - 16 COUNTYLINE UMC CHILDRENS SALE, Oct 15th, 9-7 and 16th 9-1, 1183 County Line Rd in Acworth. For more information, email [email protected].

Oct. 16 TASTE of ACWORTH on Main Street in downtown Acworth.

Oct. 16 FALL FESTIVAL at Mars Hill Church Preschool from 10am-1pm; the community is invited. The Parrot Island band will be performing, and there will be lots of food, children’s games and activities, a silent auction and local vendors and crafters. We are located at 3385 Mars Hill Road in Acworth (corner of Mars Hill and Cobb Parkway).

Oct. 16 Merit Badge University for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Kennesaw State University Call Gary Roberts at 770-423-6078 for more information.

Oct. 16 BOOK SIGNING at Acworth Bookstore featuring 4 authors: Johnny Gabriel (Cooking in the South); Thomas B. Hudson (Tales from Acworth); Rick Zeier (Before You Seek Revenge); and Abbie Parks (North Georgia’s Dixie Highway and 150 Years of Acworth). Dennis Deal will display his large collection of Civil War artifacts. Come by and see us during Taste of Acworth.

Oct. 20 FRUIT GIFT BASKETS make an elegant holiday gift. On sale 10/20-11/12; pick up at Harrison HS 12/11. Delivery also available. View product details at www.harrisonbands.org, then select news/events, fundraisers. Proceeds support the award-winning Harrison High School bands.

Oct. 23 TRUNK OR TREAT from 5-7 p.m. Wear your costume, and bring a bag of candy and a food donation for MUST. Enjoy Trick-or-treating at decorated trunks, inflatable bounces, balloon artist, games, contests for all ages, and more! Hotdogs and popcorn! Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1801 Ben King Road, Kennesaw GA. For more: (770) 428-1543 or visit kennesawumc.org.

Oct. 27 FALL FAMILY FUN FAIR at Towne View Baptist Church,1115 Shiloh Road in Kennesaw, from 6:30 - 8:30. Bring the whole family!! We’ll have hot dogs, popcorn, games, prizes, candy, moonwalks – fun for all ages. Don’t forget to wear your costume if you would like. No charge for games or admission.

Oct. 30 CHILDREN’S COSTUME CONTEST from 5pm to 7pm at The Learning Experience, 3030 Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw, tel. 770-917-5801. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Goodie bags, music, and fun provided. We’re going to have a spook-tacular Halloween!

Oct. 31 TRUNK OF TREATS, 5:30-6:30 p.m. No tricks, just plenty of treats and lots of fun! Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 N. Main St. in Kennesaw. 770-427-3109, www.kfbc.org

Oct. 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN from all of us at Northside News! [Ed. Note: For more Halloween events, see page 11.]

NOVEMBER 2010

Nov. 5 KENNESAW FC FALL FESTIVAL from 5-9pm. Join us at Adams Park Soccer Field, across from the Community Center, Watts Drive,Kennesaw for this Fun evening. We will have exhibition games, delicious concessions, raffles and vendors. Also there will be top notch entertainment such as inflatables, face painting and a climbing wall for the children. Come have a KICK with Kennesaw FC and find out what you’re missing. This event is open to all the community and helps us raise funds for scholarship players and equipment.

Nov. 6 GRAND OPENING of The Learning Experience at 3030 Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw, tel 770-917-5801. From 11am to 3pm, enjoy FREE Refreshments, bounce house, and activities!

Nov. 13 TURKEY SHOOT sponsored by The American Legion Post 304 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5408 at the VFW Post 5408, located at 4764 Cobb Parkway NW in Acworth from 9am and 4pm. Proceeds of the shoot will benefit the Allatoona High School Precision Air Rifle Team. Prizes for the Turkey shoot will include frozen turkeys and other items. 12, 20 and 410 gauge shotguns will be permitted, and ammo will be provided. Entry fee for the event will be $5 per person, and guns will be available, if needed. Call Kirk at 404-405-3167.

Nov. 20 BAKED GOODS FOR OUR TROOPS Do you like to bake? Will you be baking for the holidays? Would you like to help our US Troops but don’t know how? On Nov 20th Donna Yankovich is hosting her “Second Annual Cookie, Cocoa and Coffee Drop” for deployed US Troops. Help boost the morale of our troops and buy or bake cookies, muffins, brownies, etc. and drop them off at the Kroger on Mars Hill Road, Acworth starting at noon on the 20th. Those wishing to help can drop off baked goods, hot chocolate or coffee. Offer the troops a taste of home and keep their morale up during the cold winter months.Call Donna at 678-761-7507.

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The annual Flavors of Fall Festival will take place at Smith-Gilbert Gardens on October 21-24. The schedule includes a plein air (outdoor) painting competition on Thursday and Friday, a Saturday sale and event, and a Sunday concert.

Over thirty local artists will participate in the plein air competition on Oct 21-22. Each artist will be encouraged to submit up to 3 paintings accomplished over the two day contest. A reception and judging is scheduled for Friday from 5:30-7 p.m.

On Saturday, the Flavors of Fall Festival will feature a variety of activities from 9 am - 4 pm, including a plein air painting exhibit and sale as well as a plant sale. Master Gardeners will be available to offer advice about growing and nurturing gardens. In addition, musicians will provide background music and food samplings will be available. The Festival is included in the normal price of Gardens admission.

The Harrison High School Orchestra will perform an open air concert on Sunday from noon to 3 pm. Tickets to the event and concert can be purchased by calling 770-919-0248 or emailing Susan Schroeder at [email protected].

Located on sixteen serene acres at 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens is an oasis of art, history, and flora. Surrounding the Hiram Butler House (ca. 1882) are woodland paths threading through 3,000 species of plants. The house itself is on the National Register of Historic Homes. The gardens contain an extensive collection of exotic and unusual plants in a naturalistic setting. Grassy meadows showcase various sculptures as well as a rose garden, vegetable garden and bonsai collection. Visit www.smithgilbertgardens.com for additional information. ♦

Flavors of Fall Festival at Smith-Gilbert GardensCourtesy of Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Snowy Winter for Georgia?

A winter wonderland may be much less likely in Georgia this winter. Let me say, though, that this is not a winter forecast, but a review of what La Nina winters in the past have looked like when composited together for a mean outcome.

No two El Nino or La Nina seasons are ever exactly the same. First, the El Nino and La Nina itself is never the same, and the other factors that impact seasonal weather in addition to the EL/LA signal are never the same. The long name for the ocean-atmosphere system is El Nino Southern Oscillation or ENSO.

Just because it looks like we will have La Nina (cooler than normal Pacific Ocean temperatures) this winter, it does not guarantee that we will have the usual La Nina winter weather.

To drive home that point, last winter we had the opposite of what we expect this winter--El Nino (warmer than normal Pacific Ocean temperatures).

Normally this argues for a lot of warm air flooding the United States for a mild winter in much of the country. But instead it was quite cold for much of the nation, especially in the East and South. This is because other factors in the oceans and atmosphere/stratosphere overcame the El Nino factor, or more precisely combined with it, to create a more unique winter pattern.

It appears from map data that the snowfall signal is quite different in Georgia compared to what the El Nino signal was going into last winter. The snow outlook does not tell us anything about freezing rain or sleet for which national data is not readily available.

The two Farmers Almanacs are calling for a snowier and colder winter in much of the nation than would be indicated by a standard La Nina. But as I pointed out, there really is no standard La Nina or El Nino. Mother nature is a chaotic system with infinite outcomes for all seasons that we can only hope, at best, to estimate in advance.

To read Kirk’s weather blog and review full map data, see http://wsbradio.com/blogs/kirk_mellishs_weather_commentary/ ♦

By Kirk Mellish

Home & Garden

October 2010 NORTHSIDE NEWS 21 Police Report

Search Warrant Yields Multiple Drug Arrests

On Thursday, September 16, 2010, at 7:00 a.m. officers from the Kennesaw Police Department served a search warrant at the residence located at 4035 Summit Wood Drive.

Upon entering the residence they made contact with five (5) adults and one (1) juvenile. After further investigation the officers found marijuana apparently packaged to sell and several bottles of various prescription medications.

The occupants of the home were taken into custody and state warrants secured, please see below for names and charges.

20-year-old Jordon Dion McCellan BanksFelony – Possession with Intent to Distribute MarijuanaFelony – Possession of Prescription Drugs without a Prescription

58-year-old Judy Rita HillFelony – Manufacture MarijuanaFelony – Possession of Prescription Drugs without a PrescriptionMisdemeanor – Prescription Drugs not in Original Container

17-year-old Stormi Jane HornbeckFelony – Possession with Intent to Distribute MarijuanaFelony – Possession of Prescription Drugs without a Prescription43-year-old Cori Ann HornbeckFelony – Possession with Intent to Distribute Prescription Drugs

30-year-old Rondel Fred FucciFelony – Manufacture Marijuana

14-year-old juvenileFelony – Possession of Prescription Drugs without a Prescription

The five (5) adults were transferred to the Cobb County Adult Detention Center and the juvenile was release to the Department of Family And Children Services.

A sixth (6) adult that lives at the residence was not taken into custody because he is out of town. His name is Joseph Earl Scott, unsure of age. Mr. Scott has a warrant issued for his arrest charging him with Felony – Possession of Prescription Drugs without a Prescription and a Misdemeanor – Possession of Marijuana, these charges a result of items found in his room. ♦

Burglary After Multiple Drug Arrests On Thursday, September 16, 2010, at 9:45 p.m. officers from the Kennesaw Police Department were dispatched to 4035 Summit Wood Drive in reference to a suspicious auto. Upon arriving the officers made contact with four (4) individuals in a blue 2003 Chevrolet Impala. After further investigation the officers were able to determine that the individuals forced entry in to the residence through a window and took a PlayStation 3 gaming system along with several games and miscellaneous jewelry. All of the suspects stated that they were friends of Jordan; please see left, “Search Warrant Yields Multiple Drug Arrests”.

All four individuals were taken into custody and a state warrant was secured charging them with Felony Burglary.

Names and ages of the suspects:19-year-old Justin Christopher Burr20-year-old Jacob Seth Sorbello18-year-old Jalen Copeland16-year-old juvenile

The three (3) adults were transferred to the Cobb County Adult Detention Center and the juvenile was released to the Youth Detention Center. ♦

3 Charged with Manufacturing MethamphetamineA Cherokee Sheriff’s deputy patrolling Bells Ferry Road near Highway 92 Thursday night stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop the deputy discovered multiple violations which lead to the arrest of the driver, Tony Clark, 40-years-old of Texarkana, Arkansas and both passengers David Dejerinett, 31-years-old of Marietta and Evelyn Fitts, 31-years-old of Jefferson, Texas.

In addition to locating small amounts of marijuana and Methamphetamine, while inventorying the vehicle deputies located numerous items and substances used to manufacture Methamphetamine. Pyrex glassware, pseudoephedrine, “Heet”, matches (red phosphorus), peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, fish tank tubing, and a propane tank were located in the vehicle. It is believed the suspects were transporting the items to a Meth lab. CMANS agents were called to the scene and are investigating the incident. All three suspects remain in custody at the Cherokee Adult Detention Center without bond. Clark was charged with Driving without a License, Unauthorized use of a License Plate, No Tag Light, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Manufacturing Methamphetamine. Dejerinett was charged with Allowing Another to Violate State Law, Open Container, and Manufacturing Methamphetamine. Fitts was charged with 2 counts of Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Manufacturing Methamphetamine. ♦


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Cowboy Festival in CartersvilleThe Booth Western Art Museum will host the 8th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival & Symposium, October 21-24, 2010. Scheduled events including concerts by Riders in the Sky, gunfight reenactments, children’s activities, living history encampments, and Native American dancing. Featured artist for this year’s event is sculptor John Coleman, who will present a lecture and a workshop. The four day event will take place at the Booth Western Art Museum and the Grand Theatre, both located in historic downtown Cartersville, Georgia.

On Saturday, October 23, an array of events for the entire family will be offered in the Cowboy Festival and Western Marketplace on the museum grounds. Entertainment includes re-enactments of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Western music and poetry throughout the day on two stages, fast draw competitions, humorous Western skits, demonstrations of traditional Indian dances, chuck wagon cooking, children’s activities and a living history encampment with demonstrations of pioneer skills from bygone days. Food vendors at the event will offer homemade root beer, barbecue, hot dogs and other favorite festival food items. Activities will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Admission to the festival grounds, including Booth Museum galleries, is $10 for not-yet members, $8 for seniors, $7 for students, $3 for children and free for active military and Booth members. The weekend wraps up Sunday, October 24, beginning with Cowboy Church at 11:00 a.m. This non-denominational church service features cowboy prayers and Western spiritual music and is free for everyone. After the service, visit the Cowboy Festival and Western Marketplace between12-5:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Museum for a repeat of Saturday activities. More details on the schedule of events may be obtained by consulting the Museum website at www.boothmuseum.org or calling 770-387-1300. ♦

The Cowboy Festival at the Booth Western Art Museum includes a concert by Riders in the Sky, pictured above.


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