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Junior Service League Says"Yes, There Is
Christmas in July."

It may be the dog days of summer, but the Junior Service League of Woodstock (JSL) is thinking red and green. The organization is preparing for the 8th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes, which will be held November 13 and 14. The yearly fundraiser not only gives patrons plenty of decorating ideas, but also supports the children and the less fortunate in Cherokee County. Last year, the Tour raised more than $35,000 and the JSL hopes to do even better this year. The Tour will feature five beautiful homes in the Towne Lake and BridgeMill communities.

The JSL is a non-profit women's volunteer organization serving Woodstock and Cherokee County. Other fundraising activities for the JSL include Home Court Advantage Cookbook, Spring Gala and Penny Harvest. For more information on the JSL or any of the mentioned projects, please call (770) 592-3535.

Woodstock Senior
Takes Gold

Lillian Lipowski, a member of the Woodstock Senior Center, competed in the North Fulton Golden Games and won a gold medal in the 1-mile biathlon. Lillian was sponsored by Gold's Gym in Woodstock. Congratulations Lillian!

Boy Scout Troop Helps
Iraqi Children

Boy Scout Troop 994 from Hillside United Methodist Church recently organized a school supply drive in support of Operation Iraqi Children. Four troop members, Philip Feiner, Brandon Landtroop, Jack Putnam and Michael Good, took the lead to bring the project together. The boys prepared flyers and organized the collection of all the items. The items then were boxed and shipped to Iraq. Troop 994 meets on Monday nights at 7 p.m. at Hillside United Methodist Church, and is led by Scout Master Scott Hess and Senior Patrol Leader Jeffrey Crow.

Boys and Girls Club
Director Honored

The South Cherokee Optimist and Cherokee Optimist Club in Woodstock recently awarded Jeff Brooks, Senior Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Canton, with its 4th Annual David Rogers Community Service Award. Jeff has been a leader with the Boys and Girls Club since 1995.

Pro-Am Tennis
Tournaments Benefits
Cancer Support Group

The Breast Cancer Support Group of Towne Lake recently hosted a Pro-Am Tennis Tournament at Pinetree Country Club. The event was a fundraiser for the 2-day Walk in October and raised $6,100. The event included 40 players and 40 pros, including local Eagle Watch Pro, Rob Goetz, whose mother-in-law is a survivor. Enterprise Rent-a-Car was the platinum sponsor.

Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity Partnership 2004

Left to right: The TowneLaker magazine founder Gina Carr, CCHFH Executive Director Jim Hamilton, CCHFH Resource Development Consultant Lori Pesta and President of the Board of Directors Bob Angrisani.

The Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity (CCHFH) recently held the Campaign Partnership 2004 ceremony. The guest speaker for the ceremony was Pastor Rendell Day from Habitat for Humanity International in Americus, GA. CCHFH executive director Jim Hamilton reminded everyone of the real need in Cherokee County for volunteers to serve in various capacities, specially fundraising and telling others about CCHFH.

President of the Board of Directors Bob Angrisani said CCHFH homes are quality homes, and the reason is that they are built out of love. Resource Development Consultant for CCHFH Lori Pesta was the driving force for the Campaign Partnership 2004 ceremony. Several organizations stepped up to the CCHFH Partnership pledge to help in the coming year.

Tiny Tots Playground

Tiny Tots located at the Plaza at Towne Lake next to Mellow Mushroom, recently welcomed a new addition to its day care facility - a new playground. What makes this playground so special is that it was created solely through the financial contributions of several families and donations from several businesses. The site for the playground, in the back of the facility, first had to be cleared of trees and leveled. Five Star Fencing donated fencing, and volunteers constructed the play area. According to Tiny Tots owner, Maria Marucci, the project cost approximately $7,000.

JSL Shoe Drive a Success

The Junior Service League of Woodstock held its annual shoe drive recently. The result was that 91 new shoes and socks were distributed to students in Cherokee County. Students from Carmel, Boston, Oak Grove and Woodstock Elementary Schools received the shoes and socks.

Sewrifics Give
a Helping Hand

The Sewrifics of Cherokee sewing group recently made document folders for the Woodstock police and fire departments and the Battered Women's Shelter. The folders will be given out by the organization in a time of crises to hold important documents.