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Kevin Weikum, left, executive director, and his wife, Kathy, executive administrator, run His House Recovery Residence Inc. in Kennesaw. Frankie Taylor, farthest right, is one of its residents. <br>Staff/Jon-Michael Sullivan
His House Recovery: Faith-based recovery program seeking help from community
NORTHEAST COBB — The Rev. Kevin Weikum knows what it’s like to look through the bottom of an empty alcohol bottle and see a reflection of a life just as vacant. Weikum battled through years of add...
May 19, 2012 12:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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On April 23, The Furnishings and Acquisitions Committee of the Root House presented the ‘Knight’s Cabinet Edition of The Works of William Shakspere, London: Wm. S. Orr & Co. 1851’ — nine volumes of works contained in six small, leather-bound books — to the Anne Hudgins Shakespeare Class. The class began in 1931.<br>Staff/Jon-Michael Sullivan
Storytellers: Shakespeare club maintains history through books, membership
On May 9, Lifestyle introduced the Anne Hudgins Shakespeare Class, a group of women that meets twice each month to study the works of William Shakespeare. The class, started in 1931, honored longti...
May 18, 2012 12:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Kathleen Fitzpatrick, seated, with her daughter, Margaret. Fitzpatrick takes 15 minutes to make an elegant meal. She pairs her salmon with asparagus and lemon rice, a dish she said is perfect for spring. <br>Staff/Jon-Michael Sullivan
Marietta resident shares recipe for a quick, elegant meal
Kathleen Fitzpatrick is a natural in the kitchen. The Marietta resident shares a perfect recipe for spring: salmon with lemon rice and asparagus. “I’ve always enjoyed cooking. I love to entertain,...
May 17, 2012 12:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Les Allen began doing crossword puzzles as a result of being on bedrest because of a heart attack. The Woodstock resident has now created nearly 8,000 puzzles that feature down, across and diagonal clues. <br>Staff/Todd Hull
Man creates nearly 8,000 unique crossword puzzles
Lester Allen is puzzling man — the 77-year-old Woodstock resident creates one-of-a-kind crossword puzzles. “I have always had a fascination with words and their origins,” he said. Allen’s crossw...
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Larry Rosen began the ‘Jazz Roots’ series in 2008 in Miami. The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Foundation will present the inaugural series starting Sept. 21 with ‘Jazz and Soul’ with Al Jarreau and Ramsey Lewis. ‘Ladies of Jazz’ with Esperanza Spalding and Terri Lyne Carrington is Oct. 19 and ‘Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012’ is Nov. 30. <br>Staff/Laura Moon
Jazz Roots: Longtime music executive brings signature program to Cobb
Grammy winners and jazz legends will headline “Jazz Roots: A Larry Rosen Jazz Series” beginning Sept. 21. Presented by the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Foundation, this series will merge the ...
May 15, 2012 12:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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From left, Dakota Schultz, founder and pastor of God’s Rolling Thunder Independent Christian Church, and Larry Colley, associate pastor, sit on their bikes outside of Danny’s, a bar in Woodstock where they have worship services. They are seeking a new place to have conduct services. <br> Photo by Lindsay Fendt
Bikers seeking worship center
WOODSTOCK — A unique congregation is looking for a new home. God’s Rolling Thunder Independent Christian Church is now meeting in a bar in Woodstock, but would like a new place for the congregati...
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Johnny Depp portrays Barnabas Collins in a scene from ‘Dark Shadows.’ The film opens today. <br> The Associated Press
Cult classic gets comedic, quirky treatment
“Dark Shadows” (Dark comedy, PG-13, 120 minutes) Tim Burton and Johnny Depp collaborated on “Dark Shadows,” a film opening today. The movie is based off a 1970s show, which was then revamped in...
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The 2012 Leadership Cobb class and the Cobb Chamber of Commerce will present ‘The Summer of Blue Skies Music Festival’ on May 18 at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. The event will benefit Blue Skies Ministry, a nonprofit organization that offers weeklong family retreats for families with children who have pediatric cancer. Above: The Leadership Cobb class stands with Gov. Nathan Deal at the Capitol. <br> Photo special to the MDJ
Leadership Cobb music festival to benefit local nonprofit organization
Blue Skies are ahead when the 2012 Leadership Cobb class and the Cobb Chamber presents the “Summer of Blue Skies Music Festival” on May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre at 5239 F...
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From left, Casual Image’s Ronald Skeean, Karen Heroux, Dorothy Miller and Clark Miller sit in one of the outdoor landscape displays at the store in Marietta. The store offers outdoor cooking items as well as cooking classes.<br>Staff/Lindsay Fendt
Local store offers items for summer barbecues and more
For 25 years Casual Image, a family-owned and -operated retailer, has served the Atlanta area with its outdoor living needs. “There’s at least three to five family members here whenever we are o...
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    Milkshakes are gloriously frosty, creamy, sweet concoctions made from ice cream, syrups and other empty calorie delights. They’re the sort of thing you want to indulge in all the time, but shouldn...
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    Walker School sixth-grader Kaylee Morris, 12, meets with U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson at his Atlanta office. Morris and her family visited Washington, D.C., during her spring break in April to meet with members of the Senate and House of Representatives, including Isakson’s aide, to pass legislation in favor of lung cancer research which Isakson supports.<br> Staff/Laura Moon
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    Kaylee Morris’ single voice is as powerful as an army. The Kennesaw resident recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for legislation for those afflicted by lung cancer, getting the atten...
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    Peng-Yu Chen, 30, has been with Atlanta Ballet five seasons.<br>Special
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    Ben Kingsley portrays Tamir, left, and Sacha Baron Cohen portrays Admiral General Aladeen in a scene from The Dictator. <br>The Associated Press
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    Spanakopita will be among the many food items available at the festival.
    Greek Festival marks 22 years of food, culture
    Opa! The 22nd annual Marietta Greek Festival begins Friday at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church at 3431 Trickum Road in Marietta. The festival began in 1990 at the Cobb Civic Center. ...
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    Identical twins Joshua and Isaiah Gober of Flowery Branch are Southern Polytechnic State University’s first dual recipients of the President’s Distinguished Scholar Award, which is presented annually to the graduate with the highest GPA. <BR>Staff/Jon-Michael Sullivan
    Pair receives President’s Distinguished Scholar Award
    MARIETTA — Identical twins Joshua and Isaiah Gober of Southern Polytechnic State University recently received the President’s Distinguished Scholar Award, presented annually at commencement to the ...
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    J. Henry to perform at Atlanta Jazz fest
    The Atlanta Jazz Festival is celebrating its 35th anniversary, and Marietta resident J. Henry will perform May 19 at Perkerson Park from 2 to 6 p.m. as part of “Neighborhood Jazz.” The saxophone pl...
    May 15, 2012 12:00 AM | 2 2 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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    ‘Swamp People’ cast member Mitchell Guist dies
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    Movie about baseball legend filming in Alabama
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    Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease. When people with the disease eat foods with gluten, the villi (hairlike projections in the small intestines that absorb nutrients) are damaged. The intestines are then unable to absorb basic nutrients such as proteins, carbs, fats and vitamins. In order to replenish lost nutrients, substitutions must be made. For example, certain cheese and almonds can be eaten to replenish calcium loss.<br>Special
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