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Jessica
Snyder Selected as Miss Cherokee County
Jessica
Snyder, a Woodstock native, was recently selected as Miss Cherokee County
and will represent the County in the Miss Georgia Pageant in June. Jessica
chose a comedic rendition of Scarlet O'Hara from Gone with the Wind.
She also had to compete in a private interview, poise and presence in
evening gown, and lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit.
Jessica
is a graduate of Woodstock High School, where she was a member of the
Beta Club, chosen for TOPS and Who's Who Among High School students and
voted as Most Talented at WHS. She currently attends North Greenville
College in Tennessee, studying theater, where she is the recipient of
the Trustee Academic Scholarship and ACT II Drama Scholarship. As a representative
of Cherokee County, Jessica will receive scholarship money, college bookstore
certificates, public speaking training, travel and expenses for state
competition and more. Jessica is an eighth generation Cherokee County
resident, and she is the daughter of Claudia and James Snyder.
Senior
Center
Receives $10,000
The
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners recently presented a $10,000 gift
to the Woodstock Senior Center. Commissioner Derek Good said, "We know
that there are many needs at the Center, and I am pleased that the Board
of Commissioners allocated the money in the 2004 budget." Director of
the Senior Center Stephanie Houston said, "The money will be used to enhance
the facility."
Chairman
Byrd
Appointed by ARC
Cherokee
County Commission Chairman Michael Byrd has been appointed by the Atlanta
Regional Commission (ARC) as the Chair of the Environmental and Land Use
Committee of the ARC. This is the first time anyone in Cherokee County
has been appointed to chair an ARC Committee. This committee is primarily
responsible for dealing with issues surrounding large developments and
their impact on state and local municipalities.
Cherokee
County ConductsDisaster Drill
The
Cherokee County Office of Emergency Management recently conducted a full-scale
disaster drill at Tippens Elementary School in Canton. County, City and
State public safety agencies were all involved in the drill involving
a domestic dispute that escalated into an attack with a chemical substance
that is commonly used for self-protection. The dispute escalated further
into a hostage situation. Cherokee County agencies involved were the Sheriff's
Department and its SWAT Team, Fire-Emergency Services and Hazardous Materials
Team, and the School District Police Department. The Canton Fire and Police
Departments, the Woodstock Fire Department and the Ball Ground Police
Department were also involved. The Boys and Girls Club staff, whose building
was used in the drill, also participated.
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United
Way's 211 Call VolumeIncreased in 2003
Calls
to United Way 211 increased by 25% in 2003. 211 is United Way's 24-hour
resource and referral call center for metro Atlanta. Callers needing help
paying their rent topped the list of requests for the third consecutive
year. Carrie Budd, Director of United Way in Cherokee said, "Help with
rent and mortgage payments and help paying utility bills is where we continue
to see our highest call volume." Operators can also give callers information
about volunteer opportunities. The United Way is asking agencies, churches
and community groups in the County to contact them if they would like
to be listed in the 211 database. They can also sign up for the listing
on United Way's website, www.unitedwayatlanta.org.
In
observance of MPS Day, Beef 'O'Brady's in Towne Lake recently held a MPS
Family Day with a percentage of its sales benefiting the National MPS
Society. A total of $250 was donated. MPS and ML disorders affect major
organs, including the respiratory system, heart, bones and nervous system.
Local resident Erin Peters suffers from the disease, and the Beef 'O'Brady's
fundraiser was held in her name.
Optimist
Club Members Recognized
The
Georgia District of Optimist International recently honored South Cherokee
Optimist Club members Paul Stewart and Julie Ann Brennan for their contributions
and accomplishments. The two also earned the distinction of Honor Club
for the South Cherokee Optimist Club. The Club was also recognized for
its story board presentation by Alice and Bob Kusniak. For more information
on the South Cherokee Optimist Club, please call (770) 926-3522.
Kyle
Kleppe ReceivesScouts Highest Honor
Kyle
Kleppe of Troop 94 recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the most
distinguished rank in the Boy Scouts. The Georgia General Assembly enacted
House Resolution 1388 in honor of Kyle's achievement.
Rogers
Co-SponsorsFoster Parents Protection Bill
State
Representative Chip Rogers recently co-sponsored a foster parents bill
of rights along with five other State Representatives. House Bill 1580
defines twenty-three rights that would be extended to all Georgia foster
parents, including access to information, guarantees of dispute resolution,
24-hour contact abilities and proper training and support. "Foster parents
are special people. Their willingness to sacrifice for children should
be rewarded, protected and encouraged," stated Rogers.
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