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Junior Service League Presents Checks to
Several Local Charities

Left to right: Sharon Smith, Mike McCoy, Sandy Reed, Roz Heaton, Elizabeth Harrah, Beth Hermes, Elizabeth Wetherby, League President Beth Choppa and Gala Co-chairwoman Andrea Debranski.

The Junior Service League of Woodstock presented checks to local charities using funds raised during its Spring Silent Auction and Casino Gala and Penny Harvest spare change drive. Recipients included Sharon Smith of Meals on Wheels, $1,500; Mike McCoy of the Etowah High School Foundation, $800; Sandy Reed of Merismos Ministries, $2,000; Roz Heaton of the Hope Center, $1,500; Elizabeth Harrah of MUST Ministries, $1,500; Beth Hermes of March of Dimes, $1,000 and Elizabeth Wetherby of Feed My Lambs, $1,500. The League also donated $2,000 to Les Marmitons and $200 to the Etowah High School Art Department.

Chris Mileshko Receives
Eagle Scout Award

Left to right: State Representative Calvin Hill, Chris Mileshko and State Representative Chip Rogers

Chris Mileshko, age 16, recently received his Eagle Scout Award. Georgia Representatives Chip Rogers and Calvin Hill presented him with a framed copy of a Resolution that was read before the Georgia House of Representatives, commending him on his achievement. Chris's Eagle project consisted of planning, organizing, painting and repairing the gym bleachers at Oak Grove Elementary School. Chris is a member of Troop 638 and has been involved in Scouting for 10 years. While in Boy Scouts, Chris earned 31 Merit Badges and served as Den Chief and Senior Patrol Leader. He currently serves as Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. He also has completed the Green Bar Leadership Training Program. He is working this summer as the Assistant Field Sports Director as Woodruff Scout Reservation in Blairsville, GA. Chris is the son of Sharon and Tom Mileshko of Towne Lake.

Three Children's Dream Becomes a Reality -
A New Park

Pictured above: Participants in the Groundbreaking for the new childrnen's park.

One and half years ago, Tori Westrick, her brother Zach Cargle and sister Katie Westrick wrote a letter to Woodstock Mayor Bill Dewrell stating that they did not have a park in their neighborhood and that there was a big lot that could be used for this purpose. Mayor Dewrell took this letter very seriously, as he does all communication he receives from the community. The City contacted the owner of the land located on Springfield Road off Highway 92, to discuss the situation with him. After sharing the letter with the owner, Mayor Dewrell received an agreement from the owner to have the city purchase the property for a park. The next major hurdle for the City to overcome was the financing. Through a grant from the Greenspace Program established by former Governor Roy Barnes, the City received $75,000 to purchase the property. On June 4, Mayor Dewrell, Roy Barnes and other guests, broke ground for the new park, which will be called Springfield Road Park. Roy Barnes presented each of the children with a watch and certificate commending them for their dedication. Woodstock Director of Planning and Zoning Harmit Bedi thanked Mike Dickman, owner of the land and others who made this park a reality for the children and the community. Bedi also noted that eventually a path for walking and bike riding will connect this new park to the Little River Park.

Bowling Tournament
Benefits Cherokee's Kids

Left to right: Maddie Henriques, Stuart Rigsby, and Nathan Smith

The Towne Lake Optimist Club sponsored its First Annual Bowling Tournament benefiting Cherokee's Kids. The tournament was organized by Donnie Henriques and Ric Zampatti. Youth winners included Maddie Henriques, Stuart Rigsby and Nathan Smith, all of whom are residents of Deer Run.