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September 22, 2010 

Volume 16, Issue 24 

Woodstock, GA 

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RUNNING ROGERS: 

Quarterback leads Sequoyah 

past Cass with his legs 18 

ARRESTED: 

Local woman charged 

following teen overdose 2 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: 

A local woman celebrates 

100 years of life 14 

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CLASSIFIEDS 28 

CROSSWORD 12 

LAW & ORDER 9 

OPINION 6 

SPOTLIGHT 13 

RESTAURANT REPORTS 11 

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Authorities seize hundreds 

of animals from local home 

BY JESSICA WAGNER 

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A Canton woman is facing a laundry 

list of animal cruelty charges, 

after the Cherokee County Marshal’s 

Office found hundreds of 

dogs and cats living in deplorable 

conditions at her home. 

Sharian Cahill, 43, was arrested 

Sept. 20 at Kenny Askew Park, according 

to jail records. 

Cahill is facing 81 counts related 

to animal cruelty, said Chief Mar- 

BY JANET PELLETIER 

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The Woodstock City Council voted 

4-1-1, with Ward 1 Councilman 

Randy Brewer opposing and new 

Ward 6 Councilwoman Tessa Basford 

abstaining, in favor of raising 

the millage rate to 7.016 mills from 

the previous 6.530 mills to keep the 

city revenue neutral. 

It was the first reading and public 

hearing for the rate hike Sept. 13; a 

second public hearing, where final 

shal Ray Waters. 

Waters told the Ledger-News 

Sept. 15 that the conditions of the 

home and of the animals were the 

“worst I’ve ever seen.” 

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marshal’s office responded 

to investigate 

a complaint at a home 

in the 200 block of Sugar 

Mill Lane on Sept. 

14; they found 127 dogs 

Cahill 

and cats alive, and 22 

cats and one dog dead, 

some of which reportedly were in 

advanced stages of decomposition. 

The live animals were taken to the 

Cherokee County Animal Shelter. 

SEE ANIMAL, PAGE 16 

Healing hands 

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Several churches in Canton joined together at Heritage Park for a “Prayer in the Park” event. Event planners 

estimate about 500 people attended the event. Denise Brown, Linda Martin, Joanna Andersen, Robert Andersen, 

Wanda Vecotte, Michael Vecotte and Cheryl Mills pray over their pastor, Robert Brown, of Hickory Flat 

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football off to Kennesaw State University President, Dr. Daniel Papp, 

at a Sept. 15 press conference announcing the university’s decision to 

start a football program. More details in Sports, Page 18. 

Woodstock OKs higher tax rate 

approval is set, will be held at 7 p.m. 

Sept. 27 in the Council Chamber at 

the Woodstock Annex on Ga. 92. 

The new millage rate 

would offset a decline 

in property tax revenue 

from the down economy 

and give the city approximately 

$440,000 to 

put in reserves for unexpected 

expenses as 

the budget year progresses. 

Brewer said, while he understands 

the math behind the rate 

hike, he couldn’t support it. “Two 

years ago, I preached that we couldn’t 

keep lowering it, and we held it, 

and just as all that was true, even 

though the math works, it says to the 

residents that you’re raising their 

taxes,” he said, adding that the city 

instead needs to tighten its belt and 

look for ways to cut expenses. 

Ward 5 Councilman Bud Leonard 

said he supported the higher millage 

because the city has already cut the 

budget to “bare bones.” The hike 

would, for most residents, mean no 

increase on their tax bill as compared 

to last year’s. Residents whose 

homes did not see a decline in home 

value would see in an 

increase in property 

tax. Someone with a 

$200,000 home that declined 

in value would 

pay $36 more on their 

tax bill with the millage 

rate increase than if 

the rate were to remain 

the same. 

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Canton 

branch fails 

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SEE TAX, PAGE 15 

The Bank of Ellijay, which had two 

branches, one in Ellijay and the other 

known as the Bank of Canton, has 

failed, bringing the total number of 

failed banks in Georgia to 44 over the 

past two years, amid the worst banking 

crisis in at least a generation. 

Georgia leads the nation in failed 

banking institutions. 

This year, the total number of failures 

is at 123 for the nation and 14 for 

Georgia. Prior to the latest round of 

failures, the last bank closed in the 

state was Northwest Bank & Trust, 

Acworth, on July 31. The Georgia Department 

of Banking and Finance 

closed The Bank of Ellijay Sept. 17, 

naming the Federal Deposit Insurance 

Corp. receiver. 

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Teen dies from legal drug 

An Acworth teen died Aug. 25 from an overdose of a 

legal drug. Investigators said three more teens, all of 

whom supposedly were friends with the deceased 

teen, also are suspected of consuming, snorting or injecting 

the benzodiazepine-type drug, causing all 

three to become extremely ill. 

“The investigators are working very hard to piece 

all of this together and understand what happened in 

the series of events that led to this young man’s 

death,” Sheriff Roger Garrison said. “We are working 

to prevent this from happening in the future.” 

On Aug. 25, Cherokee County sheriff’s deputies responded 

to a person down call at a home in the 200 

block of Valley Farm Court in Acworth. When they 

arrived, deputies reportedly observed a woman, later 

identified as Kerrie Chatham, 42, of Acworth, standing 

in the front doorway to the home. 

According to the incident report filed 

Aug. 25, Chatham directed the deputies 

to the master bedroom, where they observed 

a teen, later identified as Kevin 

Lewis, 18, of Acworth, lying on the bed, 

unresponsive. 

The report said two other men, later 

identified as Fred Chatham, 61, of Acworth, 

and Robert Abbott, 18, of Kennesaw, 

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One of the deputies reportedly took over administering 

CPR until Cherokee County Fire and Emergency 

Services arrived on the scene. Upon their arrival, 

Lewis was transported to Wellstar Kennestone 

Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 

While interviewing Abbott about the situation, the 

deputy reportedly noticed a glaze over the teen’s eyes. 

The report said Abbott appeared to be under the influence 

of a narcotic, in which the teen eventually admitted, 

stating both he and Lewis consumed a drug called 

Phenazepam. 

Phenazepam, according to officials, is a benzodiazepine 

research drug and currently is legal in the 

United States. Other forms of benzodiazepines include 

Xanax, Valium and Rohypnol, commonly 

known as the “date rape” drug. 

“The experimental drug does not appear in the list 

of Controlled Substances in the United States,” Criminal 

Investigation Division (CID) Major Ron Hunton 

said. “Investigators are working to identify the source 

of the drug and just how Lewis obtained it.” 

The research drug was developed to treat neurological 

disorders such as epilepsy, alcohol withdrawal 

syndrome and insomnia; however, in this case, it was 

being used as a hallucinogenic, a common side effect 

of the drug. 

According to officials, the drug also can cause dizziness, 

loss of coordination and drowsiness, as well as 

amnesia and severe withdrawal, including restlessness, 

anxiety, insomnia and convulsions. 

On the night of Lewis’ death, Kerrie Chatham, 

Lewis and Abbott reportedly had been watching a 

movie in bed, while Fred Chatham was downstairs 

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The report said all of the parties fell asleep in their 

respective places—Fred Chatham on the couch and 

the other three in the master bedroom. 

Kerrie Chatham reportedly told officers she did not 

think it was “weird” to sleep in the same bed with the 

teens, considering she was a friend to Lewis and his 

father, who was not present the night of Aug. 24 and 

only learned about his son’s death when the deputies 

arrived on scene and contacted him, the report said. 

During the initial incident, CID and Cherokee Multi-Agency 

Narcotics Squad agents arrived and took 

over the scene, and, shortly after their arrival, an 

agent informed the deputy that they would take 

charges on Kerrie Chatham. She was arrested on 

felony distribution of a Schedule II substance and 

misdemeanor possession of marijuana charges, according 

to the police report. 

Prior to arriving at the Chatham’s residence the 

night of Aug. 24, it appears Lewis encountered officers 

earlier that day when his friend, Eric Hargis, 18, 

of Acworth, was cited for driving under the influence, 

failure to stop at a crossing guard and following too 

closely after he reportedly caused an accident in front 

of Oak Grove Elementary School at roughly 8 a.m., 

the Aug. 24 report said. 

According to the incident report, Hargis ignored a 

crossing guard’s signal to stop, did not reduce speed, 

rather accelerated in the school zone, and plowed into 

the car ahead of his. 

The report said Hargis appeared very lethargic, his 

speech was slurred and a white substance had begun 

accumulating around his lips. The report also said 

Hargis could not stand up without assistance. 

According to the report, the deputy repeatedly 

asked Hargis if he had taken any drugs, in which he 

eventually said that he had smoked marijuana. 

The report said the deputy read Hargis his Miranda 

Rights for a suspect younger than the age of 21, placed 

him under arrest and asked him for a sample of his 

blood, which he agreed to supply. 

Since Lewis was a passenger and was not driving, 

he was free to go. 

Once Hargis arrived at the jail, his symptoms reportedly 

grew worse, as he had an abnormal heart 

rate. 

The nurse reportedly asked Hargis what he had taken 

because he was not showing signs of just marijuana 

use. According to the report, Hargis told the nurse 

he was given a white powder, later identified as 

Phenazepam, a substance he thought would act like 

morphine. Due to Hargis’ symptoms, the report said 

he was transported to Northside Hospital-Cherokee 

and released to medical staff and his mother. 

According to Hunton, two more teens are suspected 

of taking Phenazepam. These teens also reportedly 

were hospitalized and later released. 

While they were not arrested for potentially consuming 

the drug, since it is legal in the United States, 

Public Information Officer Lt. Jay Baker said the other 

teens’ parents were informed. 

According to Hunton, officials are awaiting the toxicology 

results for Lewis, which currently are being 

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Cherokee tops metro SAT scores 



Cherokee County’s average 

score on the Scholastic Assessment 

Test (SAT) is rising, and this 

year it tops metro-Atlanta school 

district scores, with 2010 seniors 

scoring a combined 1582 on the test. 

Etowah High School scored an average 

combined critical reading, 

math and writing score of 1679, 

making it the 10th highest-scoring 

high school in the state. A perfect 

score on the three-part standardized 

test, used by colleges and universities 

to make admissions and 

financial aid decisions, is 2400. 

“They did fabulous,” Cherokee 

Board of Education chairwoman, 

Debi Radcliff said. “Obviously, we 

are all proud of the 

achievement. It 

shows, once again, 

Cherokee County is 

leaps and bounds 

ahead of the state, as 

well as the nation in 

academic performance. 

It's important to 

note scores vary from 

Etowah High ranks 10th in the state 

Radcliff 

class to class, but these high scores 

are reflective of incredible efforts 

of our teachers and our programs." 

School-by-school SAT results 

from the College Board were released 

last week, but the Georgia 

Department of Education did not 

buy district level reports, so officials 

had to extrapolate their district 

averages from the school-byschool 

report. 

In Cherokee, 1,085 students took 

the test as seniors in 2010, 50 percent 

of the graduating class. 

“I am going to contend we have 

the best scores in the metro region 

and, from the research I have done, 

we are probably at the top of the 

state as well,” said District Director 

of Communications Mike Mc- 

Gowan. “There may be a small district 

out there with only a few test 

takers that had an average score 

higher than ours.” 

Cherokee County School District’s 

scores are 73 points above 

the combined total average in the 

nation and 129 points above the 

state average. Georgia’s public, private 

and home-schooled students 

scored 1453 on the SAT and the na- 

tional average was 1509. When 

comparing to only public schools, 

Georgia students scored 1442, compared 

to the national average of 

1497. 

The state’s average score ranks 

48th in the nation, out of the 50 

states and the District of Columbia. 

However, states with a large 

participation percentage tend to 

have lower averages. In Georgia, 74 

percent of students participated in 

the test, the eighth-highest rate in 

the nation. 

All five high schools in the county 

exceeded the state average by 80 

to 226 points; and all five high 

schools exceeded the national average 

by 24 to 170 points. 

“We are delighted,” McGowan 

said. “And the trend is upward. Out 

of the 400 high schools in the state, 

all of our schools are in the top 15 

percent.” 

School Superintendent Frank 

Petruzielo said that when comparing 

SAT scores from one year to the 

next, it is important to remember 

that annual fluctuations in the 

scores are not unusual or unexpected, 

given the fact that the 

scores are for different groups of 

students and in different years. 

“Congratulations to an exceedingly 

hard-working and high 

achieving group of 2010 seniors 

and teachers, administrators and 

parents for this excellent demonstration 

of the outstanding quality 

education produced in the Cherokee 

County School System,” 

Petruzielo said. 

This year’s combined average 

score of 1582 bested last year’s 

score of 1560 and a 2008 score of 

1578. 

• Etowah High School’s average 

scores: critical reading, 2010: 558; 

2009: 514; 2008: 543; mathematics 

2010: 574; 2009: 532; 2008: 557; writing 

2010: 547; 2009: 502; 2008: 523; 

overall 2010: 1679; 2009: 1548; 2008: 

1623; 

• Cherokee High School’s average 

scores: critical reading, 2010: 

536; 2009: 512; 2008: 520; mathematics 

2010: 543; 2009: 523; 2008: 520; 

writing 2010: 527; 2009: 492; 2008: 

497; overall 2010: 1606; 2009: 1527; 

2008: 1537; 

• Creekview High School’s average 


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532; 2009: 529; mathematics 2010: 

534; 2009: 540; writing 2010: 518; 

2009: 519; overall 2010: 1584; 2009: 

1588. Creekview had no senior 

class in 2008; 

• Sequoyah High School’s average 


508; 2009: 525; 2008: 519; mathematics 

2010: 523; 2009: 529; 2008: 535; 

writing 2010: 502; 2009: 518; 2008: 

511; overall 2010: 1533; 2009: 1572; 

2008: 1565; 

• Woodstock High School’s average 


518; 2009: 524; 2008: 524; mathematics 

2010: 524; 2009: 531; 2008: 537; 

writing 2010: 502; 2009: 518; 2008: 

521; overall 2010: 1544; 2009: 1573; 

2008: 1582. 

TOP SCHOOLS (OUT OF 438 IN 

GEORGIA): 

1. The Advanced Academy of 

Georgia, 10 test takers, average 

score 1979; 

2. Rockdale Magnet School 

for Science and Technology, 20 

test takers, average score 1790; 

3. Northview High School, 

596 test takers, average score 

1728; 

4. Coosa High School, 18 test 

takers, average score 1720; 

5. Alpharetta High School, 


1719; 

6. Savannah Arts Academy 


1712; 

7. Walton High School, 573 

test takers, average score 1711; 

8. John S. Davidson Fine Arts 

Magnet School, 78 test takers, 

average scores 1709; 

9. Chattahoochee High 

School, 489 test takers, average 

score 1687; 

10. Etowah High School, 223 

test takers, average score, 1679; 

OTHER LOCAL SCHOOLS: 

27. Cherokee High School, 


1606; 

34. Creekview High School, 


1584; 

52. Woodstock High School, 


1544; 

54. Sequoyah High School, 


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The Cherokee County Sheriff’s 

Office has dismissed a criminal 

complaint made in regard to the 

dumping of vegetative debris over 

the past few decades on county 

property. 

After a preliminary review by 

the CCSO Criminal Investigations 

Division (CID), case detective Lt. 

T.K. Pinyan determined there is no 

need for an investigation by the 

sheriff’s office. 

Pinyan concluded that the situation 

reported by South Holly 

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the site, which is county-owned 

property located near Marcinko. 

However, Moss said the letter has 

been given to the September Cherokee 

County Grand Jury for its consideration, 

and it has not indicated 

whether it will review it. 

“The Grand Jury, as part of its 

civil responsibility, has the authority 

to examine books and records of 

county government and review 

overall matters concerning the jurisdiction 

of county government,” 

Moss said. 

Marcinko, the downstream 

neighbor of the $3 million underconstruction 

county soccer complex 

on Blalock Road, complained 

in an Aug. 9 letter about what he 

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county is mulching and storing on 

the site with an inert landfill permit, 

which recently was required 

by the Georgia Department of Environmental 

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of “a multi-million dollar racket” 

being operated on county property. 

Pinyan interviewed Marcinko, 

Cherokee Recycling owner Jimmy 

Bobo (who operated a mulching 

business on the site), and Scott 

Coburn and Jamie Lancaster with 

the Georgia Environmental Protection 

Division. 

“It is my opinion that there is 

nothing for the Cherokee Sheriff’s 

Office to investigate in this matter,” 

Pinyan said in the report, 

adding the EPD has jurisdiction. 

Pinyan said Marcinko complained 

that the citizens of the 

county have been stuck with a 

cleanup bill from an illegal dump. 

“During our conversation, Mr. 

Marcinko insinuated that there 

was possible county corruption, 

but would never come out and 

make an actual complaint against 

a specific county official,” Pinyan 

said in the report. 

Pinyan said Marcinko stated that 

he believed that the EPD did not 

have any investigative or enforcement 

authority. However, Pinyan 

said, Coburn told him “the EPD did 

in fact have both investigative and 

enforcement authority.” 

Coburn, the report says, told 

Pinyan that the EPD had conducted 

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In the report, Pinyan states that 

Coburn told him the EPD did not 

find any criminal violations during 

its investigation and that sanctions 

were civil only. 

Lancaster told Pinyan the EPD 

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because the consent order had 

been satisfied. 

In an interview outlined in the 

report, Bobo told Pinyan that he 

had accounting receipts that confirmed 

that he sent off as much material 

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“Mr. Bobo stated that he had 

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Buzz Ahrens, the county commission 

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When asked for a comment Sept. 

17, Ahrens said, “The sheriff’s office 

investigates complaints in the 

manner and scope they deem appropriate. 

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regarding their investigation of 

this matter and (Pinyan’s statement 

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Marcinko alleged that “a lot of 

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“At the very least, there has been 

an abysmal lack of competence at 

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along with two other members of 

the U.S. House of Representatives, 

has been referred to the House 

Committee on Standards of Official 

Conduct by an independent 

ethics investigation body. 

Price was among eight members 

of the House of Representatives, 

on both sides of the aisle, who were 

being scrutinized by the Office of 

Congressional Ethics (OCE). Price 

and the others reportedly were accused 

of fundraising immediately 

before voting on the successful national 

financial regulatory reform 

bill. After the bill passed the House, 

it was approved by the Senate and 

signed July 21 by President Barack 

Obama. 

The bill’s intent is to reform financial 

rules affecting Wall Street, 

in order to restrain questionable 

lending and protect consumers in 

the wake of the recession. Price 

voted not to pass the bill, and said, 

in a statement to the Ledger-News, 

that his vote on Dec. 11, 2009, on the 

House bill was consistent with his 

voting record. 

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Reportedly, it referred only Price, 

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and Rep. Joseph Crowley, D- 

New York. All of the Democrats involved 

in the ethics inquiry 

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in December; all of 

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a mystery to him how 

the OCE arrived at its 

recommendation, noting that his 

policy decisions are based entirely 

on what is in the best interests of 

his constituents and his country. 

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the initiation of the investigation 

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on Standards dismissing this 

action. My constant allegiance to 

a transparent and conscious divide 

between my official duties as a 

member of Congress and my actions 

as a candidate is without 

question.” 

Price, who is a member of the 

House Financial Services Committee, 

has received donations often 

from financial services industry 

firms and political action committees, 

according to campaign finance 

reports filed since January 

2009. 

Price reportedly received a number 

of donations at a fundraiser at 

the Capitol Hill Club on Dec. 10, 

2009, the day before the vote. In his 

campaign finance report on file 

with the Federal Election Commission, 

Price has several large donations 

from political action committees 

dated Dec. 10, 2009. 

The OEC was set up by Speaker 

of the House Nancy Pelosi in 2008, 

shortly after she took office. The 

OEC initiates investigations based 

on complaints received. The investigative 

body only has the power to 

release reports, which go to the 

House Committee on Standards of 

Official Conduct. 

That committee is the only one 

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A 38-year-old man, who decided 

to rob a Wachovia bank, located 

directly across from the Woodstock 

Police Department hub July 

29, was nabbed by the Westtown- 

East Goshen Regional Police Department, 

in Pennsylvania, nearly 

two months later. 

During the original July 29 incident, 

the suspect entered into the 

Wachovia branch, located off Ga. 

92, and reportedly passed a note to 

the teller demanding an undisclosed 

amount of money. 

“It was not a lot compared to 

Price 

what we normally deal with in 

bank robberies,” Public Information 

Officer Sgt. Paul Brown said 

at the time of the incident. “I 

think the reason why was because 

he didn’t want to receive any 

packs ....” 

The dye pack would have turned 

the money red. 

Brown initially said, when the 

suspect attempted to flee, he got 

stuck in the parking lot, causing 

him to make a three-point turn, 

revealing his license plate to onlookers. 

Public Information Officer Brittany 

Duncan said Woodstock investigators 

learned of the suspect 

after obtaining the car tag number. 

Matthew Belcher, 38, of Kennesaw, 

was identified as the suspect, 

Duncan said. 

According to Duncan, detectives 

learned that Belcher might 

have been in the Westtown area; 

therefore, they notified the proper 

authorities in an attempt to locate 

him. 

Westtown-East Goshen Police 

Department was able to locate and 

arrest Belcher Sept. 15, Duncan 

said, noting that he will be held on 

fugitive warrants until extradition 

orders can be obtained. 

He is being charged with armed 

robbery, Duncan said. 

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SURPLUSED real property formally known as the original 

“R.M. Moore Elementary School” located in Waleska, GA 

(tax map 95N01 parcel 007). The property consists of 

approximately 4.56 acres of real property, approximately 

26,000 sq. ft. of structures, and an onsite wastewater 

treatment facility with an active NPDES permit currently 

capable of treating 8,000 gallons per day (NPDES permit 

number GA0034959). 

The Cherokee County School District invites sealed 

bids for the purchase of the property and improvements. 

All bids must be submitted to the office of Russ Sims, 

Assistant Superintendent Support Services and Facilities/ 

Construction Management, 200 Mountain Brook Ct., Suite 

D101, Canton, GA 30115 by 4:30 p.m. on or before 

November 1, 2010. The School District reserves the right 

to reject any and all bids found to be insufficient for any 

reason. All sales are “as is” and final.

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OPINION 

6 THE CHEROKEE LEDGER-NEWS MANAGING EDITOR: ERIKA NELDNER SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 

CHEROKEE VOICE 

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ISSUE: Fall begins today, Sept. 22. 

A QUESTION: What’s your favorite activity of the fall? 

“Taking walks and enjoying God’s 

beautiful colors in the leaves.” 

Vivian Walker 

Canton 

“Cooking outside because it’s cooler.” 

Russell Hawkinson 

Cartersville 

“Going to my grandchildren’s soccer 

games.” 

Phyllis Lea 

Canton 

“College football; Notre Dame.” 

“The fall festivals.” 

“Shopping.” 

Aaron Smith 

Canton 

Tommy Campagna 

Woodstock 

Lovell Rhodes 

Canton 

s I continue to ponder the inequities 

in our government, 

from the tiny little town in 

Nowheresville, U.S.A. to atop Capitol 

Hill, I think of all the familiar 

faces I see in the newspaper, on TV 

and on the Internet. 

New and fresh ideas can bring a 

different perspective to whatever 

the situation is at hand. Thinking 

outside the box and venturing out 

into the new and unknown can 

yield wonderful results, which is 

why I don’t understand why our 

governments, from the local to national 

levels, are set up in a way 

that allows people to make a career 

out of politics. 

The reason, I’ve always thought, 

for running for elected office is to 

bring new ideas and serve your 

community, not to see how much 

money you can make and how 

much power you can wield. 

A U.S. Senator or a U.S. Congressperson 

can stay in office as 

long as he or she chooses, with the 

affirmation of voters, of course. 

Senators serve six-year terms (as 

many as they can get elected to), 

and congressmen serve two-year 

terms (also with no cap on the 

number of terms). 

Only 15 states, including 

Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana and 

California, have term limits. Several 

states, including Idaho (in 

2002), Massachusetts (in 1997), Oregon 

(in 2002) and Utah (in 2003) nullified 

their term limits. Other 

states that, at one time, had term 

limits but since have abolished 

them, include Washington and 

Wyoming, 1998 and 2004, respectively. 

On the local level, not one city, or 

even Cherokee County, has term 

limits for elected officials. Our local, 

state and federal lawmakers 

can run as many times as they 

want, and they’ll keep that office as 

long as voters let them. 

It’s only the executive branches 

of our state and federal governments 

that forbid more than two 

consecutive four-year terms. 

An e-mail to every city clerk and 

the county clerk confirmed one 

person can stay in office as long as 

they want in Woodstock, Holly 

Dear Editor, 

It’s time to limit political terms 

Springs, Canton, Ball Ground, 

Cherokee County, Waleska and 

Nelson. 

Only one city that I know of, 

Woodstock, is discussing term limits. 

In May, Woodstock Mayor Donnie 

Henriques asked the city council 

members to think about term 

limits and be ready to discuss it at 

a later date. The subject was revisited 

in July. 

The proposal was to limit terms 

to four consecutive, four-year 

terms, with the only exception allowing 

the limit to be waived is if 

no one qualifies for the seat up for 

re-election. 

Henriques 

said he started 

thinking about 

the topic a 

decade ago, 

when former 

Mayor David 

Rogers died. 

Henriques, 

who was a city 

councilman 

representing 

Ward 6 at the 

time, said they 

had to fill 

Rogers’ unexpired 

term, and 

thoughts of filling 

the term 

morphed into 

term limits. 

DIALOGUE 

Erika 

Neldner 

The recent discussions in city 

council meetings have been minimal, 

but Henriques said he’s talked 

to city council members one-onone; 

the general consensus being 

most are for the limits, so new 

blood and new ideas can be introduced, 

and to ensure proceedings 

and representatives don’t get stagnant. 

The discussion is expected to 

continue at next month’s city council 

work session. 

While I understand that bringing 

experience in politics and lawmaking 

is beneficial to working in 

city hall, under the Gold Dome or 

on Capitol Hill, it seems lack of political 

experience shouldn’t be held 

against someone and could be construed 

as a positive characteristic. 

Most newbie politicians start off 

with a gung-ho “I’m going to fix the 

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LETTERS 

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world attitude.” But something 

happens once they get into that 

elected position. Over the years of 

interviewing politicians, I’ve noticed 

that the passion dissolves 

once they’ve been in office for several 

years. I don’t know if it’s the 

pressures they’re under or if they 

get to the position only to get overwhelmed 

with the amount of work 

or influence it takes to make the 

necessary changes they envisioned 

on the campaign trail. 

New representatives also have 

less of a chance of becoming buddy-buddy 

with lobbyists and less 

susceptible to “gimmes” that lobbyists 

may offer to sway a representative’s 

vote. New representatives 

are more likely to stick to 

their guns and keep their promises 

they made on the campaign trail. 

To really get something done in 

this country, we need that passion 

that greenhorns bring. We need 

representatives who aren’t happy 

with the status quo and have the 

motivation and the intelligence to 

get the job done. 

I’m not advocating for voting 

against anyone just because they 

have an “I” next to their name. I’m 

urging voters to be resourceful, ask 

questions and do research, and 

pick someone with that passion, 

know-how and motivation to 

change this country and get it back 

on the right track. 

Voters are partly to blame for the 

situation this country is in. We, 

like a lot of the representatives, 

have become complacent in and apathetic 

to the world we live in. The 

changes necessary are “too big” for 

us, and we can’t do it on our own. 

But if we start making changes 

where we can on the local level and 

in our communities, then we can 

create a Domino effect, straight up 

to Capitol Hill. 

It’s time to take a stand against 

career politics, and the best way to 

start is taking away the power to 

make it a career. Thanks to Woodstock, 

it looks like other cities will 

have a model by which to pursue 

the endeavor. 

And let’s hope others take notice 

and take the change all the way up 

to Washington, D.C. 

Come to our country legally 

My ancestors came to America 

prior to 1783. I'm not sure that any 

immigrants were classified as "legal" 

or "illegal" then. 

However, these days there is a 

clear distinction between “legal” 

and “illegal.” 

My ancestors left their native 

country to venture into the rigors 

and unknowns of a foreign land, a 

land where there was no welfare/ 

social services, no Social Security, 

no hospitals/medical help beyond 

that you could perform for yourself. 

In fact, civilization itself in 

most of the country was likely 

questionable. How many of “you” 

would really be here if “you” were 

faced with the same circumstance? 

I’m not sure I would. 

I believe the majority of these illegal 

aliens don’t have any real desire 

to become American citizens; 

they only wish to partake in the 

“milk & honey” that was/is America. 

If their country was across the 

great pond then they may think 

twice as to coming here, but, as it 

is, they can saunter back and forth 

across the border almost at will, 

come here when they’re sick, 

come here to build a few months of 

eligibility toward Social Security 

benefits, come here to birth a baby, 

all the while enjoying the benefits 

of America. Benefits provided at 

the expense of many hard working 

Americans, folks that contributed 

a lifetime of work and 

service -- many who subsist only 

on their dwindling Social Security 

check. 

The last estimate I’ve heard has 

the illegal aliens currently in our 

country pegged at 12 million-plus 

folks. 

I am sure there is truth in the 

fact that they boost our economy, 

but I am just as sure that they are 

a drag upon our resources. I’m 

equally sure that many good folks 

exist in this mix, as do bad folks. If 

each positive factor of their being 

here is offset by a negative, then 

what do we as a nation stand to 

gain? 

Obviously, they gain, we lose? 

They make a mockery of those 

here legally. 

Our country is under assault 

from foreign people. They wish to 

steal or just outright take and demand 

citizenship rather than wait 

for it to be granted. They ignore 

the laws that we, ourselves, are 

held accountable to. They march 

under foreign flags. They have no 

right to march in our streets nor 

demand anything of anyone. Our 

government needs to do the deeds 

it was empowered to do in the Constitution. 

Secure our borders. 

Jerry Byess 

Cherokee County

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 OPINION THE CHEROKEE LEDGER-NEWS 7 

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Cherokee schools are not failing 

Dear Editor, 

Georgia Republicans and conservative 

columnists want us to 

believe the public school system 

is failing. We need look no further 

than our own Cherokee 

County School District to know 

the propaganda is untrue. 

Cherokee County high school 

seniors did better on the ACT 

than their peers in Georgia. 

Cherokee seniors beat the state 

average by nearly two points. In 

comparison with the rest of the 

country, our seniors beat the U.S. 

average by over a point. 

Last spring Cherokee County 

first through eighth-graders did 

extremely well on the CRCT. 

Georgia Department of Education 

records show 95 percent of 

Cherokee County students met or 

exceeded standards in reading, 95 

percent met or exceeded standards 

in language arts and 89 percent 

met or exceeded standards 

in math. Test scores prove that 

Cherokee County Schools are 

succeeding. 

Dear Editor, 

Ignoring the success, our local 

elected officials continue to push 

for vouchers and school choice. 

Despite gains across the county 

on the CRCT, three elementary 

schools and one high school 

failed to make Adequate Yearly 

Progress. 

Data from the Georgia Department 

of Education provides insight 

into the factors contributing 

to a “Not Meeting AYP” label. 

A group less than 10 percent of 

the school population resulted in 

the schools not meeting AYP. 

In 2009, Hasty Elementary 

School did not make AYP but rebounded 

this year. How were 

they successful? Did a revolutionary 

idea come from the Department 

of Education? Perhaps 

the threat of competition with 

charter schools forced teachers to 

work harder. Were the teachers 

threatened with their jobs? No, 

the teachers, parents and students 

worked together to create a 

successful learning environment. 

Analyzing data identified the 

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strengths and weaknesses of the 

school. Teachers identified students 

needing extra instruction 

using individual student data. 

Teachers used classroom 

strategies such as small group, 

technology-based instruction or 

collaborative learning groups to 

reach students. 

Schools with a higher percentage 

of students coming from stable, 

college-educated families 

score better than the schools with 

students from less stable or less 

educated homes. 

The correlation between household 

income and test scores are 

undeniable. However, it is a fallacy 

to believe poor students cannot 

learn. Creating an ideal learning 

environment requires perseverance 

and creativity from the 

schools, parents and students. 

It is disingenuous for our local 

representatives and senators to 

claim our schools are failing 

when obviously they are not. 

City leaders must face reality 

This is my opinion only and 

does not represent the rest of the 

Woodstock City Council. What 

does it mean to raise the millage 

rate to "revenue neutral?" 

That question has been asked 

by several city residents recently 

so please let me share. Each year, 

the city council is presented a 

budget for the upcoming fiscal 

year. Around that time, county 

officials present the tax digest for 

the year, which lists all property 

values in the city. 

After this, the city council must 

set the millage rate at the correct 

amount to generate enough property 

tax revenues to meet the 

budget. When looking at a “revenue 

neutral millage rate,” if the 

tax digest increases, the millage 

rate can be lowered so that the 

property tax revenue generated 

is the same as the prior year. If 

the tax digest decreases, the millage 

rate must be increased to 

keep the property tax revenues 

the same as the previous year. 

So, while each individual’s prop- 

erty tax may vary slightly from 

year to year, the net property tax 

revenue to the city will be the 

same. In this year’s case, the 

Woodstock tax digest decreased 

by roughly $70 million in value. 

The tax digest is an annual assessment 

of all property values 

in the city. The 2010 tax digest 

shows property values in Woodstock 

valued at about $925 million 

in total. 

Because of this, if the current 

millage rate remains the same, 

the property tax revenue will be 

roughly $440,000 less than the prior 

year. The city council would 

need to raise the millage rate to 

make up for this gap -- this is a 

revenue neutral millage rate increase. 

Why is the city council voting 

to raise the millage rate to revenue 

neutral? Valid and necessary 

question to ask. I believe it 

is the responsible thing to do at 

this time. The current budget is 

what it is, and we need to deal 

with that reality. Right now, 

there is a $1.9 million difference 

between the budget and projected 

Duane Willoughby 

Canton 

revenues. If the millage rate is 

raised to revenue neutral, then it 

is reduced to a $1.5 million difference 

-- ugly either way you slice 

it. But as city leaders, we have to 

slice it, and we must deal with reality. 

Discussions about the 

budget and spending are valid 

and necessary too. But for the 

purpose of the current millage 

rate, we must focus on the reality 

of the situation. 

Now the good news. While the 

very short term looks bumpy, I 

think the future of Woodstock is 

absolutely awesome, and I am 

highly confident in our longterm 

financial stability. Just 

take a look at the activity in 

downtown; great things are happening. 

Please e-mail me anytime at 

ccasdia@woodstockga.gov. I welcome 

all questions. 

Chris Casdia 

Woodstock 

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Casdia serves on the 

Woodstock City Council, representing 

Ward 2). 

Soldiers do endure much worse 

Dear Editor, 

I agree completely with Christian 

Stevens in his letter (“Inmates 

shouldn’t be so lucky,” Sept. 15) regarding 

inmates’ families complaining 

about the “treatment” in 

the jail. 

Conditions in the jail system 

compared to what many of our 

military are encountering are like 

being in a four-star hotel. Our military 

did not break the law to require 

them to suffer the heat, dirt, 

missed meals, missing family, being 

shot at, sleeping outside in the 

rain, and being put in danger of 

their very lives in order to keep 

not only the law-abiding citizens 

safe, but the criminals that are 

currently serving time. 

Inmates, on the other hand, are 

basically selfish, inconsiderate, 

menaces to society and are where 

they are because of their own 

choice. Perhaps suffering “poor 

jail conditions” will make them 

want to change their ways and not 

go back to the same place over and 

over again. 

As for the families that visit 

these inmates, good for you. This 

is another privilege that our 

troops do not have. None of us like 

to see our loved ones suffer, even 

in the jail system, but the chances 

of these families getting notice 

that their loved ones will not be returning 

home are very slim compared 

to military families. So, 

Christian Stevens, if you ever run 

for sheriff of Cherokee County, 

you have my vote. 

Rebecca Fuller 

Canton 

• I would like to know what happened 

to the SPLOST money that 

was supposed to renovate the Canton 

club for seniors. We will be 

watching and waiting come the 

November election. 

• I would like to know whose 

bright idea it was to close Ga. 5 to 

put in a turnaround on a road with 

a low speed limit as it is? 

• And now I see our water bills 

are going to be increased by a decision 

made by the Woodstock council. 

When are they going to realize 

they are spending our tax money 

very foolishly. 

• I was under the impression that 

high school and junior high school 

had a dress code. 

• Please watch your car doors 

when opening them. Dents in the 

car are no good for anyone. 

• Thank you to the three men 

who found my key at Boling Park. 

• To the unkind elderly woman 

cooking hamburgers at her yard 

sale on Sept. 11: try to be a nicer 

person. As I was shopping, I noticed 

how ungrateful and rude you 

were to those students volunteering 

to help you. Some anger management 

classes wouldn't hurt. 

• Pulling up to the local university 

and watching a lot of the girls 

going into the health industry 

smoking. Kind of oxymoronic isn’t 

it? 

• Poor jail conditions: don’t commit 

crimes and you won’t have to 

go to jail. 

• So let me get this straight: first 

you commit a heinous crime, then 

you get arrested and sent to jail, 

then you complain about the conditions 

being sub-par. What did 

you expect, a country club? Face 

up and be a man. Jail isn’t supposed 

to be paradise. 

• Taxpayers should be shocked at 

Dr. P’s $217,000 a year salary. 

• The senior center is not a 

restaurant. We don’t serve or sell 

to the public. Get your facts 

straight. 

• People, please go to the Cherokee 

County Animal Shelter and 

adopt an animal. It’s so sad to see 

all those animals without homes. If 

you see an animal being abandoned, 

please pay attention and 

call somebody to bring attention. 

• I want to say thank you for my 

family for taking care of me and 

my kids when I was going through 

chemo with lung cancer. I wouldn’t 

have gotten through it without 

you. 

• To the parent who said Dr. P only 

had to fool the school board to get 

his contract renewed: how did he 

fool them? With Northern intelligence? 

• As a Creekview student, I’d 

like to point out that Sequoyah’s 

stadium had no trash cans for us to 

throw our trash away, so what did 

they expect? 

• To the person complaining 

about the tailgaters on Interstate 

575: either speed up or get in the 

right lane. Problem solved. 

• To the families who alleged 

poor jail conditions: be serious. 

They are in there because they did 

something bad, not because 

they’re on vacation. That sounds 

ridiculous to taxpayers. 

• Let’s get the prisoners in the 

jail to pick up all the trash on the 

highways in Cherokee County. 

• After months of detours, hundreds 

of thousands of tax dollars, 

can anyone tell me any purpose the 

roundabout on Ga. 5 has accomplished 

that three traffic lights 

could have done the same with less 

money and less time? 

• In addition to installing a traffic 

light at East Cherokee and 

Tripp Road, the county needs to install 

side rails at Avery Creek 

bridge on East Cherokee Drive to 

prevent any further motorists 

from going over. 

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• Thank you very much teachers. 

If it wasn’t for you, my daughter 

wouldn’t be getting the education 

she is receiving, and then, where 

would she be? Thank you very 

much. 

• To the person who thinks they 

don’t need media clerks: maybe 

not the smaller schools, but the bigger 

ones do. We can’t do it alone. 

• The school lunch article said 

students could charge up to $10. 

My child goes to Creekland Middle 

School, and he forgot his lunch 

money one day, and he was refused 

a lunch. He was told he could get a 

courtesy lunch because he didn’t 

have money and that they didn’t 

charge anything. So where does 

the $10 come from? 

• Thank you Cherokee County 

sheriff’s (deputies) for responding 

to Daffodil Drive every weekend. 

• It’s not only the middle school 

teachers that are putting homework 

assignments on the computer. 

It’s elementary and high school 

teachers too. It’s to save paper and 

money. If you tell the teacher you 

don’t have access to a computer, 

they would be happy to send things 

home for you. 

• I am so thankful for my kindergarten 

parapro. She works so hard, 

and I can’t even believe what it 

would be like without her. 

• To the person who wants to 

eliminate schools buses: thank 

you, you would eliminate my job 

then I will start drawing unemployment 

like one-third of the 

country. Then the thousands of 

children in Cherokee who don’t 

have a way to school won’t be able 

to get there. 

• Beautiful assembly at Freedom 

Middle School honoring fire, 

police and emergency response 

teams. It’s a shame they weren’t invited. 

• Just saw the new roundabout, 

and I’m not sure how we survived 

before without it. Looks like the 

neighborhood has right of way 

and the major state road has to 

yield. Nonsense. 

• Woodstock, why are the yellow 

change lights set at five seconds? 

The normal setting is 15 seconds. 

• Just because you have a handicap 

symbol on your car but you’re 

not the one who is handicapped 

doesn’t mean you have the right to 

park there. Stop being selfish and 

leave that space for someone who 

needs it. 

• Regarding the article on the 

jail: don’t do anything to get locked 

up, and you won’t have to worry 

about it. 

• If Sheriff Garrison is able to 

say that my 21-year-old son in K- 

Pod is one of the most heinous offenders 

he has in custody, then I 

should be able to say the sheriff is 

at least ignorant of the facts. My 

son was in the wrong place at the 

wrong time. 

• To the people who think the 

curb on Water Tank Road is a hazard: 

it’s not a hazard if you’re going 

the speed limit. 

• To the couple who paid for my 

lunch and left the tip at Cracker 

Barrel in Canton on Sept. 8, may 

God bless you abundantly. 

• No matter where you’re from or 

where you’re heading, we’d like to 

welcome you to our town/city in 

Cherokee County. Please come 

back. 

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Neighbors concerned about school site 



Residents of Iron Hill Trace in 

Towne Lake Hills West are upset 

because they are likely to lose the 

privacy behind their homes as a 

new school is built. 

Many of the street’s residents attended 

the Sept. 2 Cherokee County 

school board meeting, and two 

spoke, expressing their feelings 

about the building of a replacement 

middle school facility behind 

the existing E.T. Booth Middle 

School. 

Residents say a bus lane will 

come within 50 feet of their 

homes. School district officials say 

the district is meeting the required 

buffer. The land on which 

the new school is planned has belonged 

to the school board for 

decades, even before Towne Lake 

was developed, said Assistant Superintendent 

for Construction 

and Facilities Management Russ 

Sims. 

The school is being paid for by 

federally-issued stimulus funds, 

and Superintendent Dr. Frank 

Petruzielo said construction must 

begin within “a tight timeframe.” 

Residents say they feel they 

weren’t consulted during the engineering 

design process, although 

they say Construction Supervisor 

Phil Parrott has been open to answering 

their questions. 

Resident Adrian Trevisan told 

the board that, while they do not 

oppose the building 

of the school, the 

buffer is too small, 

and it will cause noise 

pollution and ruin 

their homes’ view. 

“We are against the 

location of a road and 

its proximity to 

where we live,” he 

said. “Planning has 

gone on for several months now, 

and we haven’t been made aware 

of the process.” 

Neighbors contend the school 

district could have given them 

more input into its plans. 

Jamison Smith said he used to 

work in engineering in 

Afghanistan. “We had to consult 

the villagers before we moved anything,” 

he said. 

“We’re going to do everything 

we can,” Petruzielo said. “The 

building will be built on that site, 

and we will make every effort to 

make you happy, protecting existing 

trees and planting new trees as 

much as possible.” 

Residents admit they knew that 

the district could eventually 

choose to use the land. 

Parrott said he’s been back to architects 

five or six times asking 

them if there is any way to provide 

more buffer. But, the space the 

school can sit on is small, due to 

federal and state water guidelines, 

unless the current E.T. Booth is 

torn down prior to the start of new 

construction. 

Iron Hill Trace residents say 

they are taxpayers, and the district 

should make more concessions. 

“We could take the existing 

school offline and bus the kids to 

another school. They are taxpayers’ 

children too,” Sims said. 

Sims said the only other option 

the district would have is to find 

another piece of property for sale 

in Towne Lake that was big 

enough for the school and use taxpayer 

funds to purchase that. 

Schools name Teachers of the Year 



Cherokee County School District has announced 

2011 Teacher of the Year nominees chosen by each 

school. Each teacher selected is now in the running to 

be selected as the 2011 countywide Teacher of the Year. 

Each nominee will complete an extensive packet to 

turn in by mid-October, that will serve as a method for 

an independent committee of citizens to use in order 

to nominate one district-level Teacher of the Year, who 

will be selected in late October. 

County teachers of the year represent the county at 

a state level, where a statewide top teacher will be chosen. 

Last year’s Cherokee County Teacher of the Year, 

Kelly Burke, of Woodstock High School, was one of 10 

state finalists. 

In December, a banquet will be held in appreciation 

of the school-level Teachers of the Year, along with the 

county TOY. 

School-level teachers selected as Teacher of the Year 

are: Arnold Mill ES, Robyn Wong; Avery ES, Dolleen 

Wiltgen; Ball Ground ES, Beth Smith; Bascomb ES, 

Gayle Eakin; Boston ES, Robyn Dailey; Canton ES, 

Jamie Lynn Nelson; Carmel ES, Merry Willis; Chapman 

IS, Shirley Baker; Cherokee HS, Rebecca Coury; 

Clayton ES, Jada Hanson; Creekland MS, Liesl New; 

Creekview HS, Julie Coker; CrossRoads HS/MS, Art 

Vaulk; Dean Rusk MS, Jennifer Campbell; E.T. Booth 

MS, Malissa Hogan; Etowah HS, Robert Putnam; Freedom 

MS, Natasha Diaz; Free Home ES, Angie Gilleland; 

Hasty ES, Donna Glandorf; Hickory Flat ES, Dorrie 

Lopez; Johnston ES, Susan Duncan; Knox ES, 

Amie Hannon; Liberty ES, Laura Akers; Little River 



As a group, 2010 seniors in 

Cherokee who took the American 

College Test (ACT) topped the 

composite national score and the 

composite state score, according 

to a report released by the Cherokee 

County School District. The 

district’s composite score, on a 

scale from 1 to 36, was 22.2. 

The ACT was taken by 1,087 

Cherokee seniors last school year, 

which comprises 50 percent of the 

senior class. In 2009, the ACT was 

taken by 962 Cherokee seniors, or 

42 percent of the senior class, 

which indicates rising participation 

on the test. 

About 44 percent of Georgia’s 

2009 graduating seniors took the 

ACT, up four percentage points 

from last year. The average state 

composite score increased by 0.1, 

to 20.7. 

The national average composite 

Petruzielo 

SPECIAL 

Joseph Knox Elementary School fourth-grade teacher 

Amie Hannon high-fives her students, after being announced 

as the school’s Teacher of the Year. 

ES, Lisa Waidler; L.R. Tippens Education Center, 

Michael Fredenburg; Macedonia ES, Jessica Obermeier; 

Mill Creek MS, Danielle Shakespeare; Mountain 

Road ES, Stacie Pullum; Oak Grove ES, Cynthia 

Shackelford; Ralph Bunche/Little River Preschool, 

Patsy Rollins; River Ridge HS, Jeff Kirk; R.M. Moore 

ES, Brandy Henson; Sequoyah HS, Beth Carey; Sixes 

ES, Patricia Massengale; Teasley MS, Tim Lewis; 

Woodstock ES, Jane Hancock; Woodstock HS, Krista 

Webb; and Woodstock MS, Denise Lewis. 

Cherokee ACT test-takers 

top state, national scores 

score was 21, down 0.1 from 2009., 

according to ACT’s annual report. 

Georgia’ performance tied, toward 

the middle of the performance 

range, with Oklahoma’s, 

West Virginia’s, and Illinois’, 

slightly below the national average. 

The ACT is designed to assess 

high school students’ general educational 

development and their 

ability to handle college work 

with success. It is often taken either 

along with the Scholastic Assessment 

Test (SAT) or in lieu of 

the SAT, system Superintendent 

Dr. Frank Petruzielo said. 

The four sections of the ACT 

measure abilities learned in high 

school in English, mathematics, 

reading and science reasoning. It 

is not an intelligence (IQ) test, 

Petruzielo said. 

Composite scores for the district 

remained steady from last 

year: 

• at Cherokee High School, the 

2010 ACT composite score was 

21.3, compared to 21.6 in 2009 and 

21.3 in 2008; 

• at Creekview High School, the 


21.6, compared to 22.1 in 2009; 

• at Etowah High School, the 



22.7 in 2008; 

• at Sequoyah High School, the 



22.8 in 2008; and 

• at Woodstock High School, the 



21.5 in 2008. 

Petruzielo said an SAT or ACT 

score is no longer necessary for 

admission to a two-year Georgia 

public college, two state college 

and three “university colleges” located 

at state universities, so students 

who know what college they 

are attending should check to see 

if they have to take the tests.


• Animal control answered 440 

calls during the month of August, 

Animal Control Officer 

Melissa Haller said, adding 

that 70 warnings were issued. 

According to Haller, out of the 

440 calls, 25 were in regard to animal 

neglect and eight involved 

dogs locked in vehicles. Of those 

eight, Haller said there were two 

citations written, five unfounded 

vehicles and one warning issued. 

Haller reminded individuals not 

to leave their animals in the car, 

even if a window is cracked. 

• Two males were arrested 

Sept. 13 on theft by shoplifting 

charges after they reportedly 

concealed items from 

Walmart, located on Bells Ferry 

Road, on their persons. According 

to the Cherokee County 

Sheriff’s Office report, the males 

had not yet left the store when 

the deputies arrived. Jamaal 

Akeel, 28 and Jeremy Dawkins, 

26, both of Acworth, face felony 

shoplifting charges; Dawkins 

faces an additional obstruction 

charge, the report said. 

• Investigators with Woodstock 

police nabbed an Atlanta man 

after successfully connecting 

him to two forgeries in the 

area. According to Public Information 

Officer Brittany Duncan, 

detectives secured an arrest warrant 

for Alfred Eugene Pittman, 

52, Sept. 15 after nearly a monthlong 

investigation. According to 

Duncan, the individual, who originally 

identified himself as Robert 

Gerett Dudley when attempting 

to cash a forged check for $965 

Aug. 18 at First Cherokee State 

Bank, located at 9860 Ga. 92, was 

arrested on two counts of forgery 

in the first degree. Duncan said 

detectives nabbed the man after 

surveillance footage from the 

branch showed Pittman as the 

suspect on Aug. 18, as well as 

Aug. 17, when he reportedly was 

successful in cashing a forged 

LAW & ORDER 

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Canton police host photography training class 

SPECIAL 

The Canton Police Department hosted an advanced crime scene processing 

class at the YMCA for public safety last month. The 40-hour 

Basic Photography and Digital Imaging training class taught the fundamentals 

of crime scene photography. “It is very difficult to obtain this 

type of training in this area, and it took several months of planning by 

the class coordinators and sponsors.” Chief Jeff Lance said, sending a 

‘thank you’ to Pickens County Sheriff Donnie Craig for providing training 

materials and sponsoring the class. The students, pictured with the 

training instructor Lee Croxton are: Will Ballard, John Brookshire, Kim 

Brown, Rodney Campbell, Shane Collie, Dan Combs, Manny Delatorre, 

Matt Dawkins, Chris Evans, Dean Floyd, Beth Furman, Neal Garrettson, 

Leigh Ellerbee, Ron Hughs, Jared Jordan, Dan Keever, Ben Lohman, 

Marshall Lawson, Clay Marlow, Jay Minor, Shane Padgett, Cory Payne, 

Brandi Strawn, Kim Thomas, Amanda Usry and Todd White. 

check for $700. The man reportedly 

used his real name during 

the Aug. 17 event. Duncan said 

authorities checked ID for both 

names and determined that 

Pittman was the individual involved 

in both incidents. He has 

outstanding warrants with Sandy 

Springs Police Department and 

Alpharetta Police Department for 

forgery. 

• Fifty-year-old William McCurry, 

of Woodstock, was arrested 

Sept. 12 after he reportedly 

pointed his .22-caliber handgun 

at another person. According 

to Woodstock police, when 

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of his driveway, he yelled at the 

victim to move his car, which reportedly 

was not blocking him 

from exiting his driveway. The victim 

reportedly yelled back, and 

McCurry allegedly pulled the 

handgun from his pocket and 

pointed it at the victim. According 

to the report, the responding 

officer had reason to believe Mc- 

Curry pointed the gun at the victim 

because the victim reportedly 

described the gun perfectly, and 

two other parties witnessed the 

event. McCurry was arrested for 

pointing the gun and reckless 

conduct, police said. 

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• Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class 

Mark E. Johnson recently 

completed a deployment to 

Iraq in support of Operations 

Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers returned 

to Fort Dix, N.J. for debriefing, 

evaluations and outprocessing 

procedures before returning 

to their regularly assigned 

Army Reserve or National 

Guard units. The sergeant 

served in support of Operation 

Iraqi Freedom in the Iraq Theater 

of Operations. Johnson, a 

civil affairs specialist/team supervisor, 

is a member of the 1st Battalion, 

314th Civil Affairs Company, 

Decatur. He has served in 

the military for 19 years. He is 

the son of Jack E. and Joy Johnson, 

of Woodstock. In 1991, 

Johnson graduated from 

Etowah High School, Woodstock, 

and received a bachelor’s 

degree in 1996 from the University 

of West Georgia, Carrollton. 

• Air Force Reserve Airman 

Kylie M. Craig graduated 

from basic military training 

at Lackland Air Force Base, 

San Antonio, Texas. The airman 

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eight-week program 

that included training 

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and studies, Air 

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basic training earn 

four credits toward an associate 

in applied science degree 

through the Community College 

of the Air Force. She is the 

daughter of Kelli Caudill, of 

Canton, and a 2007 graduate of 

Kell High School. 

• Sequoyah High School’s Air 

Force Junior ROTC cadets recently 

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Citadel in Charleston, S.C., 

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Davinia N. Johnson, of Woodstock, was recently promoted to the rank 

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Johnson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Jennings, of Woodstock, 

and Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Johnson Jr., of Marietta. She is the 

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the first time in nine years a 

Georgian has held that honor. In 

all, 22 students attended the 

school and several received 

awards. Juan Garcia was named 

outstanding staff cadre cadet; 

Jessica Smith was named top basic 

cadet for the entire camp; 

Steven Rose received the academic 

award trophy; Taylor Mc- 

Coll received the outstanding 

dormitory inspection trophy; 

Gage Cazier received the outstanding 

personal uniform inspection 

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Millican received the outstanding 

drill competition trophy. Sequoyah 

HS cadets also had four 

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their flights: Ana Cruz, Courtney 

Millican, Steven Rose and Jessica 

Smith. The high school had six of 

the 25 basic cadets recognized 

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Inspections are provided by the 

Cherokee County Health Department. 

Violations are divided into 

two categories: Risk Factors/Public 

Health Interventions (RF/PHI) 

categories and Good Retail Practices 

(GRP) Categories. Grades of 

C or U will require a follow up inspection. 

To contact the health department, 

call (770) 479-0444. 

WENDY’S 

12085 Ga. 92, Woodstock 

Inspection date: Aug. 10 

Current score: 91-A 

Previous score: 99-A 

Violations: Worker seen handling 

ready-to-eat sandwich with bare 

hands when glove or utensil use 

is required. Person in charge is to 

ensure employees are trained on 

proper handling of ready-to-eat 

food (corrected). 

FABIANO’S PIZZERIA 

190 East Main St., Canton 




Violations: Observed cold, potentially 

hazardous food above 41 

degrees. Beef 52 degrees, turkey 

49.6 degrees. Items relocated to 

walk-in. Cold potentially hazardous 

food must be held at 41 

degrees and below. Observed 

pizza slices at 71 degrees with 

time implied as control but without 

times marked or written procedure 

available. Pizzas made at 

2 p.m. must be discarded by 6 

p.m. 

EL JINETE MEXICAN 





Violations: Improper thawing 

method used to thaw raw squid. 

The person in charge must ensure 

that cold running water is on and 

draining away or while stored in 

the walk-in cooler. The person in 

charge corrected. Dumpster improperly 

left open and must keep 

closed and area clean (repeat). 

Back door improperly left open 

and must keep closed. Too many 

flies in restaurant and must control. 

JOHNNY’S PIZZA 





Violations: Dirty salad tongs improperly 

stored with clean utensils. 

The person in charge corrected 

and relocated dirty tongs to 

the wash machine area. The per- 

RESTAURANT REPORTS 

■ 

son in charge must ensure that all 

food contact surfaces are cleaned 

and sanitized before storage. Ice 

scoop handle improperly stored 

in the ice. The person in charge 

corrected. Mops improperly 

stored down in the mop sink and 

must be properly stored. Dumpster 

improperly left open and 

must be kept closed (repeat). 

PIZZA HUT 

220 Marietta Hwy, Canton 




Violations: Cold food held: pizza 

toppings not covered; stacked 

too high. Ham discarded; fresh 

cold ham brought out. Inside top 

of microwave dirty; washed and 

sanitized while there. Dented 

cans cannot be stored with good 

ready-to-use cans. Food in walkin 

must be labeled, even if being 

donated to charity. Charity needs 

to know discard date. Personal 

food items must be separate and 

labeled. Wipe cloths must be 

kept in a sanitizing solution 

when not in use. Wipe cloths 

should be readily available. 

STARBUCKS 

1353 Riverstone Pkwy., Canton 




Violations: Wipe cloth water was 

brown in color and had 0 ppm. 

Need to maintain wipe cloth water 

at greater than 100 ppm or 

greater than 200 ppm QAC and 

clean. Don’t use time as the only 

factor for determining when to 

change this solution. Do not 

hang whisk or other food contact 

surface out in the unprotected 

environment. Invert or store food 

service equipment in covered 

containers to protect food contact 

surfaces. Tape on floor in 

storage area is peeling, making 

clean up difficult. Remove tape 

and keep floor smooth and easily 

cleaned. 

PHILLY CONNECTION 

1426 Towne Lake Pkwy, 

Woodstock 



Previous score: 81-B 

Violations: Thermometer in sandwich 

unit in back corner and not 

easily readable. Keep thermometer 

in front of unit. 

WOODSTOCK COFFEE HOUSE 

1428 Towne Lake Pkwy, 

Woodstock 


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Violations: Person in charge could 

not provide employee health information 

and was not left with 

instructions by management. 

Heat slicer had build up of deli 

meat sliced earlier in day. Person 

in charge cleaned on request. 

Cup used to cook eggs had left 

over, dried product. Cup must be 

washed, rinsed and sanitized. 

Countertop in front area in poor 

repair and needs replaced. Missing 

floor tiles must be replaced. 

B.L.D. 

295 Molly Lane, Woodstock 




Violations: Knives and other utensils 

improperly stored in non-sanitized 

water. The person in charge 

must ensure that all in-use utensils 

are properly stored clean and 

dry. Date-mark stickers improperly 

stuck to clean dishes, and the 

person in charge must ensure 

that all tape is removed before 

cleaning and sanitizing food containers. 

Chemicals improperly 

stored next to single-use items. 

Chemical spray bottles improperly 

labeled, and the person in 

charge must ensure that all 

chemicals are properly labeled 

and stored. The person in charge 

corrected. Mop improperly stored 

down in the mop sink and must 

be properly stored for air-drying. 

WAFFLE HOUSE 

195 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock 


Current score: 89-B 

Previous score: 86-B 

Violations: Wiping cloth sanitizer 

at an improper level of 0 ppm 

and must be 100 ppm of chlorine. 

The person in charge corrected at 

100 ppm (repeat). Chemicals improperly 

stored over single-service 

items. The person in charge 

corrected and relocated all improperly 

stored chemicals. Ice 

bucket improperly stored and 

must be inverted and protected 

from possible overhead contamination. 

Single-service cup must 

be covered when stored upright 

in a cup holder. The person in 

charge corrected and covered dispenser 

(repeat). Light bulb in 

reach-in cooler not shatter resistant 

and must be corrected. Light 

bulb improperly stored above 

food service gloves, and the person 

in charge corrected. Mold 

build up on reach in cooler gasket 

and must keep all food and 

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ACROSS 

1 Weenie 

6 Certain alien 

11 With 58-Down, 

“Taking 

Woodstock” 

director 

14 Many an IM user 

15 “But I don’t want 

to go among 

mad people” 

speaker 

16 Co. in Cannes 

17 The animals 

were bored, and 

the cows 

suggested a __ 

19 False pretense 

20 “Great idea!” said 

the goats. “Let’s 

watch ‘__’” 

22 One may have 

an undulating 

floor 

26 Viti Levu is its 

largest island 

27 Salt’s salutations 

28 Nouveau riche 

31 Piece conclusion 

32 Software for 

creating 

bibliographies 

35 “How lowbrow!” 

said the cats. 

“We much prefer 

‘__’” 

40 Check for flaws 

41 Give __ up: 

assist 

42 Cry at a faith 

healing 

45 Supreme Court 

nominee Kagan 

46 Abolitionist 

Lucretia 

47 1949 Gatsby 

portrayer 

50 “Too serious!” 

said the pigeons. 

“Why don’t we 

go with ‘__’?” 

54 Sanctioned 

55 But in the end, 

the sheep had 

their way, and 

they all watched 

“__” 

60 Jar head 

61 “Bye!” 

62 Say “Hi!” to 

63 L’École __ 

Roches: French 

private school 

64 Support pieces 

65 Produce some 

cliff notes? 

The Weekly Crossword Puzzle 

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DOWN 

1 Highlander’s cap 

2 Seek support 

from 

3 Jeff Lynne’s band 

4 MLK’s title 

5 Piano duet parts 

6 Turner and Wood 

7 Beethoven title 

name 

8 Inverse of nano- 

9 Eight, in Aachen 

10 Lithuanian’s 

neighbor 

11 Whistling thorn, 

e.g. 

12 Channel for little 

kids 

13 Laughs at a joke 

18 Perrier, e.g. 

21 Nevertheless 

22 Trivia buff’s 

fodder 

23 “Here comes 

trouble!” 

24 Anatomical knot 

25 Plant with 

colorful flower 

clusters 

28 Gender-biased, 

briefly 

29 Sulk 

30 Violas’ sect. 

32 More 

33 Informal 

turndown 

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34 “Forgot About 

__”: hip-hop hit 

36 Walk-__: bit 

parts 

37 Fervent request 

38 Give conditionally 

39 Quaint “Yowza!” 

42 “Turn up the 

heat!” 

43 Lunchbox snack 

44 Like bitter rivals 

45 Verve 

47 “The Zoo Story” 

playwright 

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48 Events where 

the dessert 

haupia is served 

49 Dossier abbr. 

51 Rhyme scheme 

in many sonnets 

52 Bupkis, in 

Barcelona 

53 Address site 

56 Ranch closing? 

57 Spearheaded 

58 See 11-Across 

59 Part of NATO: 

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CHEROKEE RELIGION 

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Church News items must be 

typed and submitted to The Cherokee 

Ledger-News the Wednesday 

before publication date. Send 

items by fax to (770) 928-3152 or email 

to editor@ledgernews.com. 

Please be sure to include the address 

of the event and a contact 

number. For the complete Religion 

calendar, go to 

www.ledgernews.com. 

NEW SERVICES 

• Towne Lake Community Church, 

132 North Medical Pkwy., Woodstock, 

and under the leadership of 

Sr. Pastor William S. Ratcliff, has 

some new services and new times 

for other services, including: Sundays 

at 10:30 a.m., contemporary 

family-style worship; Saturdays at 

10 a.m., Messianic Jewish Fellowship 

(Tikvah l’Chaim); Saturdays at 

6 p.m., The Walk-adult singles 

worship; and Fridays at 6 p.m., 

Celebrate Recovery. For more information, 

call (678) 445-8823 or 

go to www.tlcchurch.com. 

SPECIAL SERVICES 

• Tikvah l'Chaim Messianic Jewish 

Fellowship in partnership with 

Towne Lake Community Church, is 

hosting High Holy Days celebrations: 

“Sukkot,” a Feast of Tabernacles 

camping trip, Sept. 23-30. 

The special services will be held at 

132 North Medical Pkwy., Woodstock. 

For more information, go to 

www.tlchaim.com. 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• Hopewell Baptist Church, 75 

Ridge Road, Canton, is hosting a 

community craft fair Oct. 1 from 9 

a.m. to 5 p.m. and a community 

craft fair and children’s carnival 

Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There 

will also be a car show Oct. 2 from 

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those interested 

in being a vendor or registering a 

car should go to www.backtobethlehem.com 

or call (770) 345- 

5723. 

• Bascomb United Methodist 

Church, 2295 Bascomb Carmel 

Road, Woodstock, is now accepting 

applications for the fourth annual 

craft fair, which will be held 

Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 

the church. Applications are available 

at www.bascombumc.org or 

by contacting Diane Williams at 

(770) 917-0119 for more information. 

• Good Shepherd Lutheran 

Church, 1208 Rose Creek Drive, 

Woodstock, is hosting a Crossways 

Training Workshop Sept. 27-29 at 

the church. The workshop is for 

pastors, Christian education leaders 

or anyone interested in leading 

a Crossways course. The cost is 

$225 plus the cost of materials. 

Crossways International is a nonprofit 

ministry whose goal is to 

foster deeper, more meaningful 

discipleship by cultivating biblical 

literacy. For more information or 

to register call Crossways International 

at 1(800) 257-7308 or to go 

www.crossways.org. 

• Sixes United Methodist Church is 

hosting its annual “Party on the 

Porch,” on the church grounds, 

8385 Bells Ferry Road, Oct. 2 at 5 

p.m. The event is free. For more 

information, call (770) 345-7644. 

• Sixes United Methodist Church’s 

Pumpkin Patch, 8385 Bells Ferry 

Road, Canton, opens Oct. 2. 

Hours will be Monday through Friday 

from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; 

Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 

p.m.; and Sundays from noon to 7 

p.m. All proceeds from the sales 

go to the missions and outreach 

of the youth and children’s ministries 

at Sixes UMC. In addition, 

10 percent of profits will be donated 

to Cherokee MUST Ministries. 

For more information, call 

Bruce Gumbel or Brad Bunn at 

(770) 345-7644. 

• Life Chain in Canton, a family 

event open to everyone, will host 

a silent prayer line giving witness 

against abortion, Oct. 3 from 2:30 

p.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverstone Parkway 

and Ga. 140. Look for pink 

and blue balloons. It is a rain or 

shine event. For more information, 

call (678) 493-4841 or go to 

www.lifechain.net. 

FUNDRAISERS 

• Union Hill UMC Preschool, 2000 

AJ Land Road at Union Hill Road, 

Canton, is hosting a children’s fall 

consignment sale Oct. 1-2 from 9 

a.m. to 1 p.m. Sellers keep 70 percent 

of their sales. Register online 

at www.myconsignmentmanager.com/uhumcpreschool. 

For more 

information, please contact 

LeeAnn Jones at (678) 297-0550 or 

at 

uhumcpreschool@bellsouth.net. 

BIBLE STUDIES 

• A morning Bible study for young 

women called "The Frazzled Female: 

Finding Peace in the Midst 

of Daily Life" will be held on 

Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 29, 

at Waleska United Methodist 

Church. For more information, go 

to www.waleskaumc.com or call 

DeDe Reilly at (404) 493-1683. 

• An evening small group for men 

called "Chasing Daylight: Seize 

the Power of Every Moment", a 

10-week Bible study on the life of 

Jonathan, written by Erwin Mc- 

Manus will be offered on Monday 

nights 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 

Waleska United Methodist Church 

beginning Sept. 27. For more information, 

go to 

www.waleskaumc.com or call Pastor 

Sam Hamby at (770) 479-4428. 

• AllPoints Community Church, 

6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, 

hosts a Revelation Bible Study 

on Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 6, 

from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. For 

more information, call (678) 282- 

4894, or e-mail 

allpointschurch@comcast.net 

SINGING 

• Waleska Church of God of 

Prophecy will be having a singing 

with “The Paul Family” on Sept. 

25 at 7 p.m. The church is located 

on the corner of Ga. 108 East and 

Dry Pond Lane in the Waleska 

area. Everyone is invited to attend. 

A love offering will be taken 

for the group. 

• North Canton Baptist Church, 150 

Juniper St., Canton, will feature 

Barry Scott, a bluegrass and 

gospel singer from Ellijay, Sept. 26 

at 7 p.m. 

CLASSES 

• Financial Peace University will 

start Oct. 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

at Orange United Methodist 

Church, 220 Orange Church Circle, 

Canton. This 13-week video 

course is presented by popular television 

personality, Dave Ramsey, 

and focuses on debt and stewardship. 

The cost is $95. Call the 

church office at (770) 886-9662 for 

further details and/or to signup. 

• Hickory Flat United Methodist 

Church, 4056 East Cherokee Drive, 

Canton, will offer a series of Life 

Skills classes on Thursday 

evenings, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 7 

through Nov. 11. This series is titled 

The World of Work and will 

include sessions on choosing the 

right work, applying for a job, interview 

coaching, time management, 

communication skills, your 

paycheck and benefits, and more. 

Classes are free but registration is 

required. Call (770) 345-5969, ext. 

207 or e-mail bsherer@hickoryflat.org 

for more details or to 

register.

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Spotlight items must be typed 

and submitted to The Cherokee 

Ledger-News the Wednesday before 

publication date. Send items 

by fax to (770) 928-3152 or e-mail to 

editor@ledgernews.com. Please be 

sure to include the address of the 

event and a contact number. For 

the complete Spotlight calender, go 

to www.ledgernews.com. 

CLASSES 

• Synergist Fitness, on Ga. 92, is 

hosting a diabetes class Sept. 23 at 

noon. The class is free. Call Julie 

Warbington at (770) 516-1661 to 

reserve a seat. 

• House and Garden Boutique, located 

on Main Street in Woodstock, 

is hosting free classes 

taught by Sue Harrison of First 

Class Decorating in Marietta: 

“Mantel’s Smackdown,” Sept. 28 

at 12:30 p.m.; “The Fall Situation 

Decorating,” Oct. 2 at 12:30 p.m. 

To reserve a seat or for more information, 

call (678) 494-5800 or emailinfo@houseandgardenboutique.com. 

FUNDRAISERS 

• A team named “Sweet Rides” is 

raising money for the 24 Hours of 

Booty event, which supports the 

Lance Armstrong Foundation and 

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 

Local residents who make up the 

team will be selling glow sticks at 

the Woodstock Brown Bag concert 

Sept. 23 and Sept. 30. For $5, you 

can buy a glow stick “in memory” 

or “in honor” of someone. For 

more on the event for Armstrong 

Foundation, go to www.24hoursofbooty.com. 

For more information 

about Sweet Rides, go to 

www.sweetridesga.org. 

• The first Crossroads Ride to benefit 

the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation 

will be held Sept. 25 beginning 

at 10 a.m. at Crossroads Community 

Church, 2317 Bascomb 

Carmel Road, Woodstock. The registration 

fee is $40, and includes 

the ride, T-shirt, meal and door 

prizes. It is a rain or shine event. 

Go to www.my-crossroads.org or 

call Pastor Bob Goodner at (770) 

401-8025. 

• The Shiloh Hills Christian School’s 

kindergarten’s annual garage sale 

will be held Sept. 24-25 from 8 

a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, located 

at 260 Hawkins Store Road. It is 

a rain or shine event. 

• Never Alone Outreach is hosting 

a car and truck show benefit Sept. 

25 to raise money, so the organization 

can help those who qualify 

pay for their power bills. The 

event will be held at Hillside 

Church, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy., 

Woodstock, from noon until 4 

p.m. Open registration ends at 3 

p.m. The fee is $20 the day of the 

show. There will be door prizes, 

food, music and a drawing. 

Awards are given at 4 p.m. For 

more information, call (770) 363- 

5272 or go to 

www.neveralone.org. 

• The Piedmont Mountainside Hospital 

Auxiliary is seeking gently 

used purses for its “New to You” 

purse sale to be held Sept. 25 from 

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a 

silent auction for high-end purses. 

Cash only for sales. All money 

raised go toward the renovation 

of the Women’s Center at the hospital. 

For more information or to 

make a donation, contact Kathy 

Browning at (706) 253-0520. 

• Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping 

is hosting “PINK DAY” on Oct. 

2 at the Hickory Flat and Canton 

locations. The nursery has teamed 

up with the Invincibelle Spirit 

Campaign, and it hopes to raise at 

least $2,500. The nationwide campaign 

hopes to raise $1 million for 

CHEROKEE SPOTLIGHT 

■ 

the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 

For every Invincibelle Spirit 

Hydrangea sold, the nursery will 

donate $5, plus 10 percent of the 

day’s sales, to the foundation. 

Contact Sharee at (770) 345-0495 

for more information. 

• The 11th Annual Run for Erin will 

take place on Oct. 2 at Woodstock 

High School. The 5K walk/run, 

held in honor of Woodstock resident 

Erin Murphy Peters, raises 

money to fund research to find a 

cure for MPS disorders. Pre-registration 

is available at www.runforerin.com 

and www.mpssociety.org. 

Pre-registration is $20, 

race day registration is $22 and 

family (four) registration is $75. 

Registration brochures are available 

at area stores, businesses, 

churches, schools and restaurants. 

Race day registration begins at 

7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 

8:30 am. For more information, to 

register, or to make a donation of 

goods or services contact Stacy 

Murphy Peters at smptrs@bellsouth.net 

or (770) 928-0853. 

• The BridgeMill Sixes Service 

League is holding a fundraiser, 

“Victory & Vino” 5K Race and 

Wine Tasting Oct. 2. The 5K race 

will start at 8 a.m. at the 

BridgeMill Park Pavilion, and there 

will be a one-mile fun run around 

the playground beginning at 9 

a.m. Download a registration form 

at www.bssl.org. The wine tasting 

event will be held at The Terrace in 

BridgeMill at 7 p.m. There also will 

be food, door prizes and a silent 

auction. Tickets cost $25 per person 

and the money raised will 

benefit Cherokee County charities. 

For more information, contact Jessica 

Owens at (678) 662-1561 or 

jkowens4@yahoo.com. 

• TOPS Weight Loss, a nonprofit 

weight loss group based in Woodstock, 

is holding a fundraiser 

spaghetti dinner, Oct. 2 at Latimer 

Hall, 109 Towne Lake Pkwy., 

Woodstock, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

A $5 charge includes spaghetti, 

bread, salad, dessert and drink. To 

purchase tickets call Rose at (770) 

517-3799. Limited tickets for sale 

at the door. 

• A charity car show to raise money 

for the Huntington’s Disease Society 

of America will be held Oct. 2 

at the Kmart shopping center, 

1750 Marietta Highway, from 8:30 

a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is a $20 per 

vehicle entry fee. There will be 

awards , music, door prizes and 

raffles. For more information, call 

Brian Pruitt at (770) 548-9006. 


• Papa’s Pantry, in conjunction with 

the Job Ministry at Hillside United 

Methodist Church, will be holding 

a community career fair Sept. 22 

from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Celebration 

Hall of Hillside UMC, located 

at 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy. For 

more information, contact Kim 

Wilson at (770) 591-4730. 

• The Canton Women of the Moose 

is accepting vendors for its Oct. 9 

flea market. The deadline is Sept. 

28. Contact Wanda Dorsey at (678) 

602-5489 or Terry Lalama at (404) 

242-9676 for information. 

• Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping 

is hosting a Blueberry Jam, a 

seminar on how to grow blueberries 

and other small fruits, Sept. 25 

at 10 a.m. at both locations. Reservations 

for the free event are required. 

There also will be a bake 

sale and some of their favorite 

recipes and growing tips throughout 

the day. Go to www.autumnhillnursery.com 


• The Service League of Cherokee 

County presents the 26th Annual 

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Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival 

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 25, 

and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 26, 

at Boling Park, 1200 Marietta 

Highway, Canton. There are 200 

exhibitors, live entertainment, a 

children's area with inflatables, 

rides, games and crafts, and concessions. 

Admission is $5 for 

adults; free for children 10 and 

younger. Free parking. All proceeds 

help the needy children of 

Cherokee County. Go to 

www.riverfest.org. 

• American Heritage Academy, 

2126 Sixes Road, Canton, is hosting 

an open houses from 8:30 a.m. 

to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 30. 

• The Cherokee County Historical 

Society will be hosting the 2010 

Southeastern Barn Conference 

from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at the Rock 

Barn in Canton. The National Trust 

for Historic Preservation and the 

National Barn Alliance are co-hosting 

this informative conference. 

The conference will feature nationally 

known speakers, like Jim 

Lindberg and Jeff Burden with the 

National Trust for Historic Preservation. 

Registration is ongoing 

and people who would like to participate 

can visit 

www.rockbarn.org or call (770) 

345-3288. 

• The Laurel Canyon Optimist Club 

will host a Casino Night on Oct. 1 

at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee 

Convention Center from 7 

p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets cost $40 per 

person and includes $1,000 in funny 

money to play with and one 

complimentary drink of wine or 

beer. There also will be assorted 

hors d'oeuvres, meat carving stations, 

action food stations and 

desserts. A cash wine and beer bar 

is available. Tickets can be purchased 

at www.laurelcanyonotimistclub.org. 

There will be six 

grand prizes, totalling more than 

$30,000, auctioned off. 

• The annual Holly Springs Autumn 

Fest is set for Oct. 2 at Barrett 

Memorial Park on Park Lane across 

from Holly Springs Elementary 

School in Barrett Farms Subdivision. 

Festival hours are from 10 

a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will include 

delicious food and treats, 

music, and lots of children’s activities. 

Parking is free. For more information, 

call (770) 721-7502 or 

by visiting www.hollyspringsga.us. 

• The second annual Breast Health 

and Cancer Awareness Day will be 

held Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

at the county conference center, 

located 1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton. 

There will be several speakers on 

topics including health and wellness, 

latest treatment and technology 

and recent developments in 

breast cancer. The event is free. 

Northside Hospital’s ScreenAtlanta 

also will be on site conducting 

mammograms but pre-registration 

and an appointment are required. 

To schedule a mammogram, 

call (404) 845-5555. 

BUSINESS 

• The Appalachian Chapter of Administrative 

Professionals, which 

serves several counties, including 

Cherokee, is hosting a “Dress for 

success,” seminar, taught by Pam 

Cavender, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. 

The organization also is collecting 

slightly used business attire as part 

of a community service project. 

The event will be held at Dean 

Center at Amicalola EMC and costs 

$10, which includes lunch. RSVP by 

noon Sept. 27. For more information, 

call (706) 253-5268 or e-mail 

lindajones@amicalolaemc.com. 

• The Woodmont Business Association 

is hosting a business expo Oct. 

2 from noon to 5 p.m. at the 

Woodmont Golf & Country Club. 

Milo 28442 

PET OF THE WEEK 

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date on his shots, has been neutered and will be microchipped before 

adoption. Milo must be adopted with a female cat named Jynx (28449) 

They both have been staying at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter since 

Aug. 24. Both tested negative for feline AIDS and leukemia. Visit them in 

the open cat adoption room. Adoptions cost $75 for cats and dogs, and 

include the first round of shots, spay/neuter and microchip. The shelter is 

located on Univeter Road, and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday 

through Saturday. Call (770) 345-7270. 

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Local woman celebrates her 100th birthday with family 

Chamber board nominations 

deadline nearing 

The Cherokee County Chamber 

of Commerce Nominating 

Committee and Board of Directors 

have unanimously approved 

the following members to serve a 

three-year term on the Board of 

Directors (2011 - 2013): Lewis 

Cline, Bank of North Georgia; 

Rod Drake, Georgia Power Co.; 

Steve Hudson, Northside Hospital-Cherokee; 

Rick Ingram, Regions 

Bank; Rick Kononen, First 

Cherokee State Bank; Jason 

Nelms, Everlast Synthetic Products; 

and Jo Ellen Wilson, Reinhardt 

University. 

According to the Chamber By- 

Laws, additional names of candidates 

for directors can be nominated 

by petition bearing the genuine 

signatures of at least 10 percent 

of the Chamber’s primary 

representatives. 

The petition must be on forms 

provided by the Chamber. The 

number of signatures needed 

will be determined by the Chamber 

staff and provided to interested 

parties. 

NEWS BRIEFS 

■ 

Only members in good standing 

(membership investment is 

current) are eligible to sign the 

petition. 

A list of the eligible Chamber 

representatives will be provided 

along with the petition forms. 

Deadline for petitions is 5 p.m. 

Oct. 1. The determination of the 

nominating committee, as to the 

legality of the petition, shall be 

final. 

If no petition is filed within the 

designated period, the nominations 

shall be closed and the nominated 

slate of candidates shall 

be declared elected. 

In the event that petitions are 

received a ballot will be mailed to 

the Chamber’s primary representatives, 

and they will have 15 days 

to vote for seven candidates. 

Those with questions should 

call Pam Carnes at (770) 345-0400 

or Pam@CherokeeChamber.com. 

Shelter contest under way 

The Cherokee County Animal 

Shelter currently is enlisting the 

help of the public to name their 

dog statue. Officials at the shelter 

LEFT: Rowena Hamill celebrated 

her 100th birthday with her children 

at First Baptist Church 

Woodstock, Sept. 11. Pictured, 

first row, from left, are: Gerry 

Hamill, Kim Hamill Westbrooks, 

James Hamill, Rowena Hamill and 

Luke Hamill; second row, from 

left: David Hamill, Matthew 

Hamill, David Westbrooks, Lisa 

Hamill and Dave Hamill. 

• 

PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE LEDGER-NEWS 

said the dog, which is featured 

out front of the adoption center, 

was donated in memory of a 

beloved pet. This dog is there to 

“watch over” all the animals 

awaiting adoption. To enter a 

name, either stop by the shelter 

or mail in the entry for the Name 

Our Dog Contest, which ends 

Sept. 25. Be sure to include a 

name for the dog, as well as contact 

information for the individual 

who submitted the name. Entries 

will be judged and voted on 

by the shelter staff, and the winning 

entry will receive a prize. 

Woodstock Police to host 

bicycle rodeo safety event 

The Woodstock Police Department 

will host its annual Bicycle 

Rodeo Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 

p.m. in the Lowe’s parking lot, located 

off Ga. 92 and Molly Lane. 

This event is for children ages 6- 

14. Participants will compete for 

prizes, have their helmet inspected 

and learn about safety. 

For more information call (770) 

592-6000.


TAX: Attorney swears in new city council member 

FROM PAGE 1 

A precarious traffic situation on Towne Lake 

Parkway just east of Interstate 575 prompted the 

city council to unanimously vote on sending a resolution 

to the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners 

against approving the installation of a traffic 

light at the entrance to the Madison Retail shopping 

center, that houses businesses including Zucca 

restaurant and Five Guys Burgers. That portion of 

Towne Lake Parkway is governed by the county, and 

the county OK’d a proposal by the developer, Madison 

Retail, to install a median break along Towne 

Lake Parkway, Mayor Donnie Henriques said. 

Brewer went a step further and said cars should 

only be allowed to make a right turn in or right turn 

out because adding a signal would only further back 

up traffic during the morning and evening commutes. 

A manager at the Roly Poly sandwich shop, which 

is located across the street from the shopping center, 

told the city council he was afraid he’d lose all his 

business if the median was closed up. 

In other business, the city council: 

• approved, 5-0-1, with Basford abstaining, the second 

reading and public hearing on amending the 

Urban Redevelopment Plan to include the wastewater 

treatment plant and establishing Urban Redevelopment 

Area No. 2, as part of financing a new 

bond with the Urban Redevelopment Agency for between 

$20 million and $23 million; adopted the URA 

ordinance and the intergovernmental sale agreement; 

• recognized Chief Financial Officer Henry Bucci 

for receiving the Government Finance Officers Association 

Award, something the city has won for a 

15th consecutive year for financial reporting; 

• recognized the city with a plaque for its partnership 

with the U.S. Census Bureau in conducting the 

2010 Census; 

• recognized the Fourth of July parade float winners: 

Greg Michaels of Woodstock Community 

Church who won for most original float, which featured 

Lady Liberty on the beach and Santa Claus in 

the sand; and Cub Scout Pack 638 for best holiday 

float for their camping theme which featured a lifesized 

soap box derby car; 

• unanimously approved a contract for Stephen 

Yaklin as a new municipal court judge; Yaklin was 

then sworn in by City Attorney Eldon Basham; 

• unanimously approved a resolution to transmit 

the Capital Improvement Element and Short Term 

Work Program; 

• unanimously approved a request by Dr. Michael 

Pratt for an open space exemption on his new medical 

office in exchange for receiving LEED certification 

for green building. Henriques recused himself 

because he does business with Pratt; 

• approved, 5-0-1, meeting minutes; Basford ab- 

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• approved, 5-0-1, with Basford abstaining, items 

on the consent agenda, which included a pest control 

agreement with Orkin, contract approval for 

pedestrian/bicycle bridge construction and revisions 

to the Stormwater Utility Ordinance; 

• unanimously approved an agreement with 

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• approved, 5-0-1, a $5,500 change order request 

from Stantec for the roundabout construction administration, 

Basford abstained; 

• unanimously approved contracts for Associate 

Municipal Court Judges David Darden and John 

Morgan; 

• tabled a request by El Caribe Nightclub & Billiards; 

• unanimously approved a contract with 

RiverTree Systems for the auditing of the Cable 

Franchise and Alcohol Beverage Tax to see if businesses 

are paying the city the correct amount of taxes; 

• granted Basham permission to explore modifying 

a city ordinance to allow Toll Brothers not to 

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What to do with an aging cityowned 

abandoned house, how to 

combat problems permeating at 

the wastewater treatment plant 

and whether raising the millage 

rate is the right choice highlighted 

the topics of discussion at this 

month’s Canton City Council 

meetings. 

The city council decided Sept. 16 

to schedule a third public hearing 

on raising the millage rate from 6.8 

to 7.469 for the city to remain “revenue 

neutral” to give residents another 

chance to express their feelings 

on the tax hike. The hearing 

will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 in the 

Canton City Hall Council Chamber, 

151 Elizabeth St. 

Ward II Councilman Jack Goodwin 

said, at the Sept. 2 work session 

he was concerned that if the 

city council did not pass a millage 

rate increase, that unexpected expenses 

could arise that the city 

wouldn’t be able to pay for. Such 

was the case last year when the 

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir was 

in need of additional funds, and 

the city ended up approving an ex- 

tra $8 million to complete repairs, 

he said. 

“Are we still going to be able to 

cover those expenses?” he said. 

“We’ve had several (unexpected 

expenses) this year. The (Fairways 

of Canton) golf course, if we end 

up selling that, and for a shortfall, 

we’ll have to pay for that.” 

The mayor said the city has already 

budgeted the $300,000 it is required 

to pay on the $2.4 million 

loan for the golf course this year. 

City Manager Scott Wood reminded 

the city council that the 

city will be hit with a $1.7 million 

water and sewer bond payment 

this year, and in order to pay for 

the extra reservoir expenses, water 

and sewer rates for residents 

will go up by 20 percent. 

Because of that, Ward III Councilman 

John Beresford said he 

doesn’t “want to see a double dip,” 

with a water/sewer hike and millage 

rate increase to residents. 

Hobgood said the water and sewer 

fund should remain separate 

from the general fund, and, since 

the city has been taking stormwater 

funds this year to replenish the 

general fund, “in a way, you’ve already 

gotten a tax increase.” 

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Canton to hold third public hearing on tax rate 

Ward I Councilwoman Pat Tanner 

has reiterated her support for 

the higher millage rate. 

“I don’t think anyone on this 

council favors raising the millage,” 

she said. “I certainly don’t.” 

But, the city council needs to 

consider upcoming projects, roads 

that need to be paved and sidewalks 

to be installed, and leaving 

the rate the same will affect what 

services the city will be able to provide, 

she said. She 

added that she was 

concerned about the 

city’s Insurance Service 

Office (ISO) rating, 

which evaluates 

on a 1-10 scale, with 1 

being the best, the 

quality of city services, 

such as emergency 

response times. 

Since earlier this year, the city 

has been grappling with what to do 

with an abandoned home on Big 

Oak Drive off of Ga. 20, just east of 

the Canton Marketplace shopping 

center. Wood said the home, in its 

current state of disrepair, only is 

worth about $35,000 and it would 

cost substantially more than that 

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At the Sept. 16 meeting, the city 

council unanimously voted to either 

burn down or raze the home, 

and keep the land. 

Continuing its discussion of 

problems at the wastewater treatment 

plant from the Aug. 19 meeting, 

reservoir manager Dave 

Hatabian notified the city council 

at the Sept. 2 work session that the 

city has received a draft consent 

order from the Environmental 

Protection District for repeated violations. 

It’s unclear exactly 

what’s causing the overflow problems. 

Wood said it could be three 

factors: last September’s floods, 

design inadequacies of the plant 

or a faulty operator. The city has 

been fined $11,000 over the past few 

months. Hatabian said due to the 

order, the city will have to make an 

initial payment of $1,500 for outstanding 

fines, and will be fined 

$250 for each violation that occurs 

during the consent order period, 

which is a total of 90 days. Wood 

said the priority is to conduct a 

study to assess what’s causing the 

problems and immediately starting 

on a corrective action plan. 

In other business at its Sept. 16 

meeting, the city council: 

• unanimously approved a proposal 

by the Downtown Development 

Authority to raise parking 

fees downtown. A first time offense 

will stay the same at $5, while 

a second offense will be raised 

FROM PAGE 1 

According to Waters, neighbors 

complained of a pungent 

odor coming from the house. 

After securing a search warrant 

Sept. 14, Waters said Animal 

Control officers entered 

Cahill’s home to discover the animals 

living in the poor conditions. 

Waters said the officers noticed 

the house was in disarray, 

with animal feces and urine scattered 

throughout the entire 

home. 

Waters said the Cherokee 

County Fire Department, inspectors 

from the Department of 

Agriculture’s Animal Protection 

Services and two local veterinarians 

accompanied Animal 

Control officers at the residence. 

According to Waters, the officers 

wore hazardous materials suits, 

equipped with breathing apparati, 

to ensure their wellbeing as 

they removed the dogs and cats. 

Although all of the animals removed 

from the home are safe, 

Animal Shelter Director Sue 

Garcia said there is no room, being 

as the shelter already was at 

its maximum capacity prior to 

the additional animals’ arrival. 

“We made room,” she said. “We 

had to do some configurations 

with the cages, but we made 

room and were able to squeeze 

them in.” 

According to Garcia, 112 cats 

are being kept outside under a 

carport, while one is inside due 

from $10 to $15 and third offense to 

$30 from $25; 

• unanimously approved a site 

owned by the city on Juniper 

Street for a dog park; 

• unanimously approved a contract 

with Waste Management for 

trash and recycling services; 

• unanimously approved an 

amendment to a final settlement 

agreement between Cobb County- 

Marietta Water Authority and the 

city of Canton and 

Thalle Construction 

Group; 

• unanimously approved 

a decision to 

award bids for the 

HVAC replacement at 

the fire depart- 

ment/CantonTheater to Conditioned 

Air Systems for 

Tanner 

$40,823 and City Hall (IT server 

room) to Comfort Systems USA for 

$36,442, as part of the Energy Efficiency 

and Conservation Block 

Grant funding; and 

• denied a request, 4-1, with Tanner 

opposing the motion, to approve 

a Planning Commission recommendation 

to rezone the Canton 

Highway 140 LLC property at 

Waleska Road and Reinhardt College 

Parkway from PSC (planned 

shopping center) to C-2 (general 

commercial) with the condition 

that it be developed solely for the 

use of an assisted living facility. 

ANIMAL: Shelter is over its max 

to severe injuries it apparently 

acquired at the residence. 

“You jeopardize the rest of the 

animals’ health if you start 

bringing in the cats because they 

have not been tested,” she said. 

Garcia said all of the 14 dogs 

are inside. 

Although the shelter was able 

to squeeze the animals in, Garcia 

said it could cause trouble down 

the road, since animals are always 

coming in. 

The shelter has a maximum capacity 

of roughly 200 pets; however, 

Garcia said she could not 

put an exact number on it since 

multiple kittens and smaller cats 

can fit in one cage, allowing for 

room if additional animals were 

to come in, much as they did 

Sept. 15 when the animals from 

the cruelty case arrived. 

A forfeiture hearing originally 

slated for Sept. 16 was canceled 

because Cahill had not yet been 

charged. On Sept. 17, the marshal’s 

office obtained arrest warrants 

charging Cahill with 81 

counts of misdemeanor animal 

cruelty. 

Garcia said, if the animals are 

forfeited to the county, some animals 

might have to be euthanized, 

considering their health. 

One dog, she said, has a severe 

skin issue and has lost most of 

its hair. As for the cats, a handful, 

she said, may have feline 

AIDS or leukemia and, if so, they 

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Holly Springs approves some enhancements to Sixes Bridge 



FROM PAGE 1 

Council also OKs revenue-neutral tax rate 

In a special called meeting, 

which followed the Holly Springs 

City Council work session on Sept. 

9, city officials gave the go-ahead on 

approving up to $255,460 on Sixes 

Road bridge enhancements, all of 

which will be drawn from the current 

Special Purpose Local Option 

Sales Tax (SPLOST). 

The item passed, 3-2, with city 

council members Tommy Sanders 

and Dee Phillips giving the two dissenting 

votes. 

“I caution everyone on making 

this decision,” Sanders said. “If we 

do not know the dollar amount on 

how much it is going to cost, then I 

do not think it needs to be approved 

right now.” 

To protect depositors, the FDIC entered 

into a purchase and assumption agreement 

with Community & Southern Bank, of Carrollton. 

Bank of Ellijay and Bank of Canton reopened 

as branches of Community & 

Southern Bank the next business day. Community 

& Southern, in the arrangement 

with FDIC, also acquired the banking operations 

of two other banks that failed Sept. 

17, the First Commerce Community Bank, 

of Douglasville, and The Peoples Bank, of 

Winder. 

The Bank of Ellijay/Bank of Canton had 

received a consent order late last year warning 

it to shore up its assets. 

About one-third of Georgia’s more than 

300 banks have faced increased regulatory 

scrutiny. 

“Community banks are suffering because 

our customers are suffering,” bank President 

Mark Nay said at the time the consent 

During the work session, Mayor 

Tim Downing presented the Sixes 

Road bridge enhancement item, 

calling it an investment, rather 

than an expenditure. 

“We are at that point where we 

have to commit to it,” he said. “I 

think my feelings have been known 

all along; I really see this as an investment. 

I know that some see it as 

an expenditure, and they do not see 

any return for spending the money, 

but I really do think that spending 

this money on the bridge will come 

back to us.” 

While Downing said he thought 

the city should fully fund the 

bridge enhancement project, he 

was persistent in reminding the 

city council that the funds will be 

drawn from the current SPLOST, 

not the city’s general fund. 

order was received last year, blaming the 

bank’s woes on “real estate issues.” 

Nay had sounded cautiously optimistic 

about the bank’s future when the consent 

order was received last year. “We’ve been 

doing everything they (the FDIC) have been 

asking us to do for two years,” Nay said. “I 

think the economic situation in Cherokee 

County has bottomed out, and we’re starting 

to see improving prices. Cherokee’s a 

great market, people are still moving in and 

the school system’s growing.” 

The three institutions that failed Sept. 17 

were not affiliated with one another. 

According to the FDIC, depositors at 

Bank of Canton and Bank of Ellijay automatically 

become depositors of Community 

& Southern Bank. 

“Deposits will continue to be insured by 

the FDIC, so there is no need for customers 

to change their banking relationship to retain 

their deposit insurance coverage,” the 

“That’s important to note,” 

Councilwoman Jacqueline Archer 

said. “The money already is there.” 

Downing agreed. 

“The SPLOST account cannot comingle 

with the general fund,” he 

said. “So, if there are any shortfalls 

within the SPLOST 

fund, we cannot take 

money from the general 

fund and spend it 

on the bridge; it would 

be illegal.” 

Downing said the 

funds within the current 

SPLOST have 

been earmarked and 

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Public schools are growing the class sizes. 

Cherokee Christian is limiting the class size to a size (24) 

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needed. 

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Downing 

approved by the voters to be spent 

on transportation issues. 

“As a result, we are trying to use 

those (SPLOST) funds in that way,” 

he said. 

According to Finance Director 

Robert Porche, the city was grant- 

ed $900,000 from the current 

SPLOST; however, $600,000 will be 

due in February of 2011 for the city 

hall loan, leaving $300,000. 

Porche told the city council and 

mayor that beyond paying the loan, 

there are no other earmarked expenses 

to be paid with the remaining 

SPLOST funds. 

“We are down to city hall and 

road repairs,” he said. 

Porche told the city council and 

mayor that Holly Springs has 

about a year left on the current 

SPLOST, and they should receive 

10 payments between now and July 

of 2011, with an average of $90,000 

per month, which is down from the 

predictions seven years ago. This 

figure, he noted, still can go down 

between now and July 2011. 

Downing reminded the city 

council that they have the option to 

pick and choose which enhance- 

FDIC said in a press release. “Customers of 

the failed institutions should continue to 

use their former branches (for normal 

banking operations) until they receive notice 

from Community & Southern Bank 

that it has completed systems changes to allow 

other Community & Southern Bank 

branches to process their accounts as well. 

Loan customers should continue to make 

their payments as usual.” 

As of June 30, Bank of Ellijay had total assets 

of $168.8 million and total deposits of 

$160.7 million. 

Community & Southern Bank will pay 

the FDIC a premium of 1 percent to acquire 

all of the deposits of the Bank of Ellijay. 

Besides assuming all the deposits from 

the three Georgia institutions, Community 

& Southern Bank will purchase virtually all 

the failed banks’ assets. 

The FDIC and Community & Southern 

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ments they want; meaning, they do 

not have to spend all of the $255,460. 

“There are some areas where we 

can cut costs on the budget,” he 

said.“We can do regular sidewalks 

instead of the stamped sidewalks 

and save money that way. There are 

things that are more important 

than others.” 

Archer agreed, noting in her motion 

to approve a budget of up to 

$255,460 that she also would like the 

fencing to be addressed. 

Areas that will not change on the 

bridge are the form liner and the 

medallion. 

The city council also discussed 

the 2010 millage rate, which will be 

revenue neutral at 5.148. While this 

is an increase, the mayor said the 

rate had to go up in order to work 

on the same revenue as last year. 

The millage rate was approved, 5-0, 

during the special called meeting. 

on approximately $602.5 million of the 

failed institutions’ assets. Community & 

Southern Bank and the FDIC will share in 

the losses on the asset pools covered under 

the loss-share agreement. 

The loss-share transaction is projected to 

maximize returns on the assets covered by 

keeping them in the private sector, the FDIC 

said. The transaction also is expected to 

minimize disruptions for loan customers. 

For information on loss share, go to: 

www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/loss 

share/index.html. 

Customers who have questions can call 

the FDIC at (800) 930-1849 from 8 a.m. to 8 

p.m. Interested parties can also visit the 

FDIC’s Web site: for Bank of Ellijay, 

www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/ellijay.html. 

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit 

Insurance Fund (DIF) for Bank of Ellijay 

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KSU to move forward with plans for football 

FROM STAFF REPORTS 

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 Recom- 

Rogers runs Chiefs past Cass, 31-28 

BY BRANDON MICHEA 

sports@ledgernews.com 

Welcome to the new Ben Rogers. 

If opponents had checked out the book on 

the Sequoyah senior quarterback prior to 

his Chiefs’ crucial Region 7AAAA battle 

against visiting Cass on Friday night, the 

scouting report would read pretty plain and 

simple: Drop-back pocket passer. 

But that was then, and this is now. 

Breaking off a pair of 50-plus yard runs, including 

a 68-yard touchdown sprint midway 

through the fourth quarter, Rogers rushed 

for a career-high 113 yards, threw for 76 

more, and even stepped over to the defensive 

side of the ball to make a couple of key stops, 

as Sequoyah held off a late rally by the 

Colonels for a 31-28 victory in Hickory Flat. 

“I thought Ben played phenomenal,” Sequoyah 

coach James Teter said of his quarterback, 

who had just 17 total yards of rushing 

over his previous 13 games. “We’ve been 

practicing some things to get him even more 

involved in the game, with defense being one 

of them, and while I feel like he played well 

in our first three games, he really stepped it 

up tonight.” 

“I feel like I’m capable of running the ball 

every game. It’s just not something we’ve 

needed or I’ve been asked to do,” said Rogers, 

whose previous game-high rushing total was 

the 36 he posted against rival Creekview in 

the Chiefs’ season opener last month. “But it 

felt good tonight.” 

With Sequoyah (2-2, 2-2 region) clinging to 

a 24-21 advantage in the early stages of the 

fourth quarter, the Chiefs’ defense forced the 

Colonels (2-2, 2-2) to punt away their thirdstraight 

possession, giving Rogers and the 

Sequoyah offense the ball on their own 22. 

Senior fullback Timmy Swaney quickly 

got the drive started with a 10-yard blast up 

the middle. Rogers then did the rest. 

Taking the snap and optioning right, the 

Chiefs’ senior signal caller faked the pitch 

and cut back to the middle, where he found a 

running lane that led him 68 yards into the 

end zone, giving Sequoyah a 31-21 lead following 

a Shawn Wortham extra point kick with 

7:26 left to play. 

But while the Chiefs held the momentum, 

Cass’s fight was far from over. 

Starting the ensuing possession on its 

own 38, the Colonels marched 62 yards in 

11 plays and used up just 3:13 off the clock 

before pulling back to within three, 31-28, on 

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mendations document. The Committee’s 

positive recommendation was announced 

for the first time at a press conference held 

Sept. 15 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 important for us to once again reevaluate 

the level of student support,” Papp 

continued. “This has been a continuing con- 

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a 22-yard scoring strike from junior quarterback 

Elijah Windom to senior receiver Jay 

Stephens. 

The Cass defense then stepped up to deliver 

a three-and-out stand on Sequoyah’s next 

series, giving Windom and the Colonels offense 

one last shot, starting from their own 

22 with 1:53 remaining. 

A sack by Chiefs’ senior Jordan Basone 

backed Cass up four yards on first down, before 

Windom found senior Jordan Wright on 

a 20-yard competition. But after Basone 

Sept. 17 Results 

Chattahoochee d. Creekview, 42-7 Sequoyah d. Cass, 31-28 

Etowah d. North Forsyth, 17-6 Woodstock d. Newnan, 28-16 

Model d. River Ridge, 52-21 

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versation; and to that end, our next step is to 

talk with our student leaders and to the student 

body to ascertain their continued interest 

in having a football program at KSU.” 

Dooley, who retired as the University of 

Georgia’s athletics director in 2004 after 25 

years, was UGA’s head football coach from 

1964 to 1988. He led of one of the most successful 

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 

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Sequoyah senior defensive back Spencer Zorzi (31) snags an interception away from Cass 

receiver Jordan Wright during his Chiefs’ 31-28 victory, Friday night in Hickory Flat. 

brought down Stephens from behind in the 

middle of the field on a 3-yard reception, 

Windom had to spike the ball to stop the clock 

on second down. His deep pass attempt to 

Wright on third down went incomplete 

thanks to blanket coverage by Sequoyah senior 

defensive back Carter Bragg, forcing 

fourth-and-7 from the 41, where he was 

dropped at the line of scrimmage by Chiefs’ 

junior Mitchell Smith to end the rally. 

This Week (all games at 7:30 p.m., unless noted) 

Cherokee at Woodstock 

Etowah at Walton 

Creekview at Johns Creek Sequoyah at Rome, 8 p.m. 

Cross Keys at River Ridge 

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Cherokee second baseman Lauren Mullinax 

looks to turn two during her Lady 

Warriors’ 4-1 victory over county and 

Region 5AAAAA rival Etowah, Sept. 14 

in Canton. 

Looking to secure their place in the 

top-half of the Region 5AAAAA standings, 

the Cherokee Lady Warriors delivered 

one of their best all-around 

performances of the season en route 

to a 4-1 victory over rival Etowah, Sept. 

14 in Canton. 

“Everything was clicking,” Lady 

Warriors’ coach Tonya Carlisle said. 

“The kids came out from the beginning, 

took control of the game and 

never let [Etowah] feel like they were 

in it. 

“I’ve told these kids since day one 

that if they bring their A game each 

time out, they can compete with anybody, 

and they did that tonight.” 

Led by a pair of hits each from Bree 

Wells (2-for-3, two runs, walk, double) 

and Maddie Hester (2-for-3, double), all 

nine Cherokee starters reached base, 

as the Lady Warriors collected eight 

hits, drew five walks and stole five 

bases. Senior hurler Torie Reeves, 

meanwhile, went the distance, allowing 

no earned runs on three hits, one 

walk and six strikeouts. 

After Reeves fanned two in a perfect 

top half of the first inning, the Lady 

Warriors wasted little time providing 

their ace with some offensive support. 

Senior Natalie Rhodes led off with a 

single and stole second, before Wells 

drew a one-out walk and Brianne 

Welch reached on a fielder’s choice to 

load the bases. Naomi Catt then plated 

Rhodes with a groundout and Reeves 

helped her own cause with an RBI single, 

scoring Wells for a 2-0 Cherokee 

advantage. 

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 SPORTS THE CHEROKEE LEDGER-NEWS 19 

Wolverines capture Warpath Invitational title 



Jared Richmond and Alex Broome paced 

four Woodstock runners in the top-11, as the 

Wolverines captured the 16th annual 

Cherokee Warpath Invitational championship, 

Sept. 18 at Boling Park in Canton. 

Richmond (16:31.28) and Broome (16:31.97) 

finished third and fourth, respectively, in 

the 146-runner varsity boys’ field, while 

Brett Carter (16:44.44) placed 10th and 

J.C. Cornett (16:50.84) was 11th to lead 

the way for Woodstock. Rounding out the 

Wolverines’ success, Dustin Bearden 

(18:04.96) finished in 64th. 

Woodstock tallied 92 points for the win, 

followed by second-place Walton (108) and 

third-place Wheeler (124). 

Paced by Jake Hilderbrandt’s 18th-place 

time of 17:03.55, Etowah (158) placed fifth. 

Cherokee and Sequoyah finished ninth and 

16th, respectively, out of 21 teams. 

Complementing Hilderbrandt’s showing, 

Josh Boudreau (17:19.82, 29th), Phil Henderson 

(17:23.39, 32nd), Forrest Burks (17:36.56, 

43rd) and Avery Pitts (17:48.58, 49th) all 

placed in the top-50 for the Eagles. 

Turning in Cherokee’s top times were 

Travis Pope (17:04.30, 19th), Paul Walker 

(17:13.97, 24th) and Wright Dryer (17:42.68, 

46th), while Cody Mallchok’s 17:09.65, 22ndplace 

showing was tops for Sequoyah. 

In the girls’ event, it was the Lady Wolverines 

leading the way for the county contingent, 

as freshman Morgan O’Toole charted 

a 19:46.70 for a sixth-place individual finish 

to pace the Woodstock girls (201) to a seventh-place 

team effort. 

Brittney Booz (20:04.70, 16th), Keaton Wallace 

(21:26.70, 50th), Rachel Aiken (21:55.40, 

58th) and Kaitlin Lawton (22:44.20, 75th) 

rounded out the Lady Wolverines’ scoring, 

while 12th-place Etowah was led by Portia 

Keene (20:57, 29th) and Samantha Bennett 

(22:16.90, 67th), and Audrey Driscoll 

(20:33.70, 21st) topped 15th-place Cherokee. 

Milton (52) ran away with the girls’ title, 

followed by Walton (71) and Northview 

(148). 

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Woodstock’s Jared Richmond (right) and Alex Broome sprint to the finish in the 16th annual 

Cherokee Warpath Invitational, Saturday at Boling Park in Canton. Richmond finished third and 

Broome took fourth to pace the Wolverines to the team title. 

Creekview grabs top-five finishes 

Traveling to Gainesville on Sept. 14, the 

Creekview boys and girls each came away with 

top-five finishes in the West Hall Invitational. 

Junior Loren Teachey ran a 17:18 for sixth 

place and Justin Whitaker posted a 17:31 for 

eighth place as the Grizzly boys (73 points) 

finished third in the 20-team field. 

The Lady Grizzlies, meanwhile, tallied 111 

points to finish fifth. 

Leading the way for the Creekview girls, 

who were running without top-performer 

Rachel Dorris, Nicole Smith (21:15) placed 

10th, Madeline Ryan was 17th, Lindsey Taylor 

finished 23rd, Sidney Bosley took 24th and 

Kellie Spann claimed 37th out of 105 runners. 

Rounding out the Grizzly boys’ showing, 

sophomore Austin Ryan broke 18 minutes for 

the first time with his 14th-place 17:54, Alex 

Ryan ran a personal record 18:14 for 17th, and 

Vadic Hudson took 28th with a PR time of 18:30. 

North Hall (47) won the boys’ title, followed 

by West Hall (60), while champion North Hall 

(47), Greater Atlanta Christian (92), West Hall 

(94) and Chestatee (105) made up the rest of 

the girls’ top five. 

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FROM PAGE 18 

work and enthusiasm of the four 

subcommittees. They did a very 

thorough 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 represents 

the overwhelmingly positive 

opinion that the University 

should move forward towards 

building a football program.” 

The positive decision by the 

PREP FOOTBALL ROUND-UP 

■ 

committee came after months of 

intensive study by four sub 

committees 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 

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PLANS: Kennesaw State football program could be in place as early as Fall of 2014 

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-ofthe-art, 

$16.5 million KSU Soccer 

Stadium that was just completed 

in early May of this year. 

Papp stressed that there are 

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■ 

Wolverines upend No. 9 Newnan, 28-16 Lady Chiefs sweep past 

FROM STAFF REPORTS 

Woodstock, Centennial 

In search of a signature win 

heading into their Region 

5AAAAA slate, the Woodstock 

Wolverines got a boost from their 

special teams en route to a 28-16 

victory over Class AAAAA No. 9 

state-ranked Newnan, Friday 

night in Woodstock. 

After the Cougars went ahead, 

10-7, early in the second quarter, 

the Wolverines used an 88-yard 

kickoff return by Corey Santiago 

to the Newnan 3 to set-up a 1-yard 

touchdown plunge by Tanner Skogen 

on fourth-and-goal. Woodstock 

then recovered a pooch kick 

on the ensuring kickoff and 

turned it into seven more points 

less than a minute later when senior 

quarterback Kevin Bolak connected 

with Skogen on a 13-yard 

scoring strike. 

The Wolverines put the game 

away in the third quarter with a 

42-yard touchdown run by fullback 

Mark Kimbro. 

Bolak finished the night with 

115 yards and a touchdown on the 

ground and added another 63 and 

a score through the air, while Skogen 

went for over 80 total yards 

and two touchdowns. 

Woodstock (3-1) opens region 

play this Friday with a visit from 

county-rival Cherokee (7:30 p.m.). 

••• 

Fourth-quarter scores push 

Eagles past North Forsyth 

Braden Nolan scored from a yard 

out with 8:40 left to play and 

Devontae Wheaton added a 

45-yard touchdown gallop in the 

closing minutes, as the Etowah 

Eagles rallied past homestanding 

North Forsyth, 17-6, 

Friday night in 

Cumming. 

Nolan ended the 

night with 98 yards 

passing on eight 

competitions and 49 

on the ground, while 

Wheaton had 54 

Nolan 

yards on eight touches. Mike 

Lanier and Barrett Burns finished 

with 37 and 36 yards receiving, 

respectively. 

Kyle Riordan got Etowah on the 

board in the first quarter with a 

25-yard field goal. 

Leading the Eagles’ defense, 

which recorded five sacks, forced 

five fumbles and recovered three 

fumbles, Ryan Wilborn had 16 total 

tackles and a sack, Christian Harris 

made 14 total tackles, Jason Holdway 

logged 12 total tackles and 

Nick Merino finished with nine total 

tackles. Chris Swearingen and 

Dalton Porche had two sacks each. 

Etowah (3-1) opens Region 

5AAAAA play this Friday with a 

trip to Walton (7:30 p.m.) 

••• 

Creekview falls to 

Chattahoochee, 42-7 

Dropping their second-straight 

contest, the Creekview Grizzlies 

suffered a 42-7 defeat to unbeaten 

Chattahoochee, Friday night on 

the road. 

The Cougars jumped out to a 

21-point first quarter lead, before 

extended their advantage to 35-7 

by intermission. 

Leading the Grizzlies’ offense, 

Donovan Deal rushed 15 times for 

102 yards and a touchdown, Alex 

Tatum made 10 catches for 81 

yards, and Cody Allen completed 

14-of-21 passes for 112 yards. 

Looking to get back on the 

winning track, Creekview (2-2) 

travels to Johns Creek this Friday 

(7:30 p.m.) 



Delivering just the type of performances 

head coach John Edwards 

had been looking for, the 

Sequoyah Lady Chiefs knocked 

off visiting Woodstock (25-17, 25- 

10) and Centennial (25-21, 25-12), 

Sept. 16 in Hickory Flat. 

“I think this was probably this 

first time this season that we’ve 

played hard every single point,” 

Edwards said. “No matter if we 

won or lost a point, it wasn’t 

because we were not trying to 

outwork the other team. 

“I’m proud of the wins, but I’m 

more proud of their effort more 

than anything else.” 

Leading the way in the Lady 

Chiefs’ wins, Carley Roberts 

posted 15 kills, Katelyn Wienbarg 

finished with nine kills and 

11 digs, Courtney O’Brien tallied 

16 assists and six aces, Maddi 

Smith had 26 digs and four aces, 

Becca Graham set 21 assists, 

and Haleigh Tewksbury logged 

eight kills. 

Lady Eagles take a pair 

Paige Schandevel registered 27 

digs and Sam Scaglione added 22 

digs, as the Etowah Lady Eagles 

cruised past McEachern (25-15, 

25-19) and Cherokee (25-10, 25-19) 

on Sept. 16 to improve to 21-10. 

Leading the Lady Eagles at the 

net, Jenna Wilt posted 16 kills, 

while Becca Hannigan had nine 

kills and four aces. Jada Culver 

picked up 15 digs, and Jayme 

Blosser tallied 27 assists. 

••• 

SOFTBALL 

Lady Knights keep rolling 

Improving to 6-2 in Region 7AA 

sub-region A play with its thirdstraight 

varsity and seventhstraight 

overall win, River Ridge 

knocked off Coosa, 5-1, Sept. 14. 

Michelle Friezs went 2-for-3 

with a pair of RBI and a run 

scored and Jessica Baker finished 

1-for-3 with an RBI and run to 

lead the Lady Knight offense, 

while Baker picked up the win in 

the circle after allowing just four 

hits and striking out six. 

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. 


Nancy King (left), senior women’s administrator of Kennesaw State 

University Athletics, hands a KSU football helmet to Vince Dooley, 

chairman of the KSU Football Exploratory Committee at last week’s 

press conference. 

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Despite a loss to Cherokee on Sept. 14, the Etowah Lady Eagles finished 

5-1 in regular season Region 5AAAAA play to secure a spot in the state 

playoffs and a first-round bye for the upcoming region tournament. 

GAME: Rowe’s catches help CHS hold off Lady Eagles 

FROM PAGE 18 

The Lady Warriors (13-8, 4-2 region) 

tacked on another run in 

the bottom of the fourth, as junior 

Lauren Mullinax walked, advanced 

to second on a sacrifice 

bunt by Courtney Nations, and 

took third on a single by Hester. 

Mullinax then scored on a delayed 

steal, as Hester was thrown 

out at second. 

Hitless through the first four 

innings, the Lady Eagles (11-7, 

5-1) put together a two-out rally to 

get on the board in the top of 

the fifth. 

Reaching on a one-out fielding 

error by Cherokee, Kari Kviten 

moved up to second on a wild 

pitch, before coming in to score 

on Hannah Dickey’s RBI single. 

Looking to keep the rally going, 

freshman Maddie Beth Jenkins 

drove a high pitch through the 

left side of the field to give 

Etowah runners on first and second, 

but for the second time in 

the game, Lady Warriors’ sophomore 

center fielder Anna Rowe 

laid out to make a diving grab for 

the final out of the frame – robbing 

Allie Brown of extra bases. 

“She made two unbelievable 

catches,” Carlisle said of Rowe, 

who also robbed Jenkins of a hit 

in the third. “Those were big 

league, and couldn’t be more 

proud of her. 

“It would have been a different 

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Cherokee added an insurance 

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Wells stroked a one out double 

and later scored on a wild pitch. 

Reeves took care of the rest, retiring 

six of the final seven batters 

she faced. 

“She is progressively getting 

better,” Carlisle said of Reeves. 

“Early in the season, by the third 

time through the batting order, 

hitters were getting to her. That 

started to happen a little tonight, 

but she refocused and was able to 

shut them down.” 

Adding to Cherokee’s offensive 

success, Rhodes finished 1-for-3 

with a run, a walk and a stolen 

base, and Welch went 1-for-2 with 

two steals. 

Kaitlyn Hughes had Etowah’s 

only other hit. 

The Lady Warriors went on to 

defeat Woodland, 7-0, on Sept. 15 

and closed out their regular season 

region schedule with an 8-0 

whipping of Wheeler on Sept. 16. 

The wins extended Cherokee’s 

recent run of success to nine victories 

in its last 11 contests. 

Etowah, meanwhile, took advantage 

of several Roswell errors 

en route to a 9-0 victory over 

the Lady Hornets on Sept. 15. 

Chelsi Palazzo picked up the 

win for the Lady Eagles. 

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Swaney scoring on a 6-yard run 

and Windom hitting Batiste for a 

21-yard touchdown in the first 4 

minutes of the frame. Sequoyah 

re-opened a lead at 24-21 with 4:14 

left in the quarter following a 22yard 

field goal by Wortham, before 

Rogers’ 68-yard scoring run in the 

fourth provided the Chiefs’ with 

just enough to hang on. 

“This win was huge – every 

game is huge for us from now on,” 

Rogers said. “(Losing) those first 

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Windom highlighted the 

Colonels’ outing by completing 20 

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Stephens hauled in six passes for 

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Looking for its third-straight 

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Vietnam vets reunite, 



honor the fallen 

When Bill Brown picked up the 

phone one rainy Saturday night, 

he had no idea how it would 

change his life. 

On the other end of the line 

was a man who had shared something 

so emotional and personal 

Brown, to this day, couldn’t talk 

about with his wife, let alone others. 

“The voice on the other end 

asked if this was the Bill Brown 

that was in the Scouts in Quang 

Tri, Vietnam, and I just froze,” 

Brown said. “It was a voice out of 

the past. I said, ‘is this little 

blond-headed Perry Kearns that 

was my gunner?’ and you could 

almost hear him sob on the other 

end. He said, ‘man I’ve been looking 

for you for 15 years.’” 

Brown and Kearns served in a 

reconnaissance Scout platoon attached 

to the 77th Armored Division 

of the U.S. Army, but hadn’t 

spoken before that night five 

years ago in some 35 years. 

Kearns told Brown he had, along 

with fellow platoon member Larry 

Fincher, been searching Social 

Security and other records 

they could obtain from the Army 

to try to track down all the men 

that had served from 1969 to 1972 

in the platoon to see if they’d like 

to attend a reunion. 

Brown was hesitant to attend 

the reunion that year in Texas, 

because he wasn’t sure what to 

expect. 

“For 35 years, I never had contact 

with anyone at all,” he said. 

“If you went to Vietnam, when 

you came home, you almost had 

to apologize for having gone to 

begin with. It’s not like how the 

public receives the soldiers coming 

home today. We never got 

that. Everybody just kind of 

buried it.” 

He said he was afraid it would 

amount to a bunch of men still 

stuck back in Vietnam, blaming 

the war for everything that had 

gone wrong in their lives. His 

wife encouraged him to go, 

telling him they would get right 

back in the car and drive home if 

he felt uncomfortable. 

But, the reunion would be a 

whole different picture than 

what he’d imagined. 

“The guys were just like me; 

they weren’t interested in telling 

war stories and talking about 

bad things,” he said. “They were 

just glad to see somebody that 

they had put their life in their 

hands with so many years ago. It 

was like coming home to your 

family.” 

Since 2005, Brown has attended 

the reunion, which is held at a 

different veteran’s home, each 

year. 

In 2006, it was Oregon, 2007 

North Carolina, 2008 California 

and last year, Colorado. 

This year, Brown played host 

in his hometown of Marble Hill, 

just north of Canton. Thirty to 35 

veterans from as far away as California, 

the Great Lakes, Minnesota 

and Puerto Rico attended 

with their wives and girlfriends 

Sept. 16-19 for a weekend full of 

activities. 

The reunion started off with a 

barbecue at Brown’s home that 

Thursday night. 

Brown posted crosses leading 

up his driveway to three final 

crosses dedicated in traditional 

military tribute to the men from 

their platoon who died or were 

missing in action in the war, 

joined by combat boots and rifles. 

Fincher, who is from Texas, 

was one of the first platoon members 

to get the ball rolling in 

searching for all his comrades. 

In 2002, he was contacted about 

visiting a fellow soldier from the 

platoon who was in poor health. 

“I thought if I could find him, I 

could find others,” he said. 

And so he began tediously poring 

through service records, and 

enlisted the help of Kearns, who 

also began a phone tree. They 


In traditional military tribute, 

wooden crosses, joined by boots 

and rifles represent the three soldiers 

who were lost, either killed or 

missing in action, from the Scout 

Platoon. 

found several people, and 16 

came to the very first reunion 

that year. 

Some, they found, had died of 

cancer, of other afflictions or at 

their own hands. Just a few said 

they weren’t interested in reuniting. 

“This is the highlight of their 

year,” Fincher said of the men. 

“There was a void in my life up 

until we started getting together. 

This isn’t exactly the way to describe 

it, but it’s somewhat like 

meeting a twin that was separated 

at birth.” 

Al Blankenship from Tennessee 

described the gatherings 

as being amongst brothers, because 

in many ways, the men felt 

closer than actual blood brothers 

because of what they had been 

through. 

This was the fourth reunion 

for Dan Snider from West Virginia. 

Snider’s older brother, 

Hughie, was MIA after he got 

caught in an undertow on the 

beach with a few others and vanished. 

“These guys are all my adopted 

brothers now,” Snider said. “It 

bonds us.” 

SEE VETS, PAGE 26 



Some of the finest cuisine in 

Cherokee County is likely to be 

found in the clubhouse at Soleil 

at Laurel Canyon – where on 

Tuesday nights, one might mistakenly 

think, judging from the 

number of chefs busily working 

in the neighborhood’s teaching 

kitchen, that a filming for the 

Food Network must be going on. 

Closer inspection will reveal 

that all the cooks, clad in white 

jackets and traditional puffy 

chefs’ hats, are men. More than 30 

men belong to the Canton Chapter 

of “Les Marmitons,” a men’s 

club dedicated to preparing exquisite 

meals paired with fine 

wines. 

Les Marmitons is a gastronomic 

and social club of gentlemen 

who share a common interest in 

gourmet food, wine and the culinary 

arts. Through regular gath- 

erings, members gain knowledge 

and experience in the preparation, 

and presentation of various 

fine cuisines. under the direction 

of a specially selected professional 

chef. 

On Sept. 14, for the first meal of 

their new season, the chefs were 

led in the preparation and presentation 

of a Spanish-themed 

meal by the executive chef of the 

Ritz-Carlton, in Buckhead, Peter 

Zampaglione. 

Zampaglione recently returned 

to the United States after 

living in Spain and Portugal for 

several years. During his 16 years 

with the Ritz, he has opened hotels 

in New York, San Francisco, 

Paris, Portugal, Moscow and the 

Middle East. He has worked with 

great chefs, including worldrenowned 

Ferran Adria, who 

was been referred to in Gourmet 

Magazine as “the Salvadore Dali 

of the kitchen.” 

SEE CHEFS, PAGE 25 

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Come mid-November, the Ryan 

Seacrest Foundation will bring a 

“voice” to the patients of Children’s 

Healthcare of Atlanta, as its 

first broadcasting center, for both 

television and radio, will go on-air 

inside the Egleston location. 

“Throughout my 20-year career 

in the entertainment business, I’ve 

visited numerous hospitals and 

centers across the country that 

have the weighty task of caring for 

children facing challenges because 

of life-threatening disease or injury,” 

Seacrest said. “I have consistently 

been amazed by the courage 

of the children and their families 

and am in awe of the tireless dedication 

and brilliance of doctors 

and hospital staff who work to give 

hope and solutions to so many families 

on a daily basis.” 

Seacrest said as a result of his experiences, 

he wanted to impact the 

lives of sick and injured children, 

too. 

And, through his multi-media 

station at Egleston, his efforts to enlighten, 

entertain and educate will 

become a reality. 

Although the “American Idol” 

host has plans to build numerous 

broadcasting centers within hospitals 

nationwide, Chris Jones, Children’s 

director of volunteer services, 

said Atlanta was RSF’s first initiative. 

“He was starting the Ryan 

Seacrest Foundation, and he 

thought a good place to start was 

back at his roots, back at his home. 

That’s why Atlanta was picked as 

the first broadcasting center location,” 

she said. 

Seacrest said he thought it was 

appropriate for RSF to contribute 

the broadcast arena since that was 

where he began his career. 

“We are excited and honored,” 

Jones said of the staffs’ reactions 

after hearing they had been chosen 

to house the first RSF broadcasting 

center. “It was a natural fit for us.” 

The children, she added, also are 

extremely excited. 

“Mostly it has impacted Egleston 

because the children can see construction 

going on,” she said. “I am 

not sure that the children in the 

other locations are aware of the 

multi-media center, yet. But, they 

will be.” 

SEE RSF, PAGE 26 

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Jones stands out front of The Voice SM, which will be completed in November. 

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from left, are County Commission Chairman Buzz Ahrens, Post 2 Commissioner 

Jim Hubbard, Post 3 Commissioner Karen Bosch, Rogers, Post 1 

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beauty and resources of the earth. 

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The Cherokee County Chamber of 

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in partnership with Cobb EMC, recently 

recognized retiring educators 

from the Cherokee County 

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to the Sequoyah Regional Library 

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purchase books for all five library 

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David Soll, left, chops vegetables as Mike Travis and 

Dwight Kees work together in the background. 

On the menu at Soleil for “An Evening with the 

Ritz,” were tapas (Spanish-style finger foods), including 

chicken and Spanish ham croquettes, roasted eggplant 

with peppers and onions on toasted bread with 

white anchovies, chilled mussels with pepper vinaigrette 

and manchego cheese with quince paste. 

The club members’ wives were the guests for the 

meal, which included a gazpacho (chilled tomato 

soup) and a main course, seafood rice in broth with 

shrimp, monkfish, clams and squid. Dessert was honey 

flan with homemade apple and cinnamon ice 

cream. 

Along with the meal, the group sommelier, Steve 

Bloom, paired wines. 

“It was a challenge, since the tapas and the main 

dish both include a meat and seafood,” Bloom said. He 

picked a 2007 French Gigondas red that he said is normally 

$25, but he got from Bullock’s for $10 a bottle; a 

Spanish rioja grape wine, Viva Zaco, and a Spanish 

white wine, Albarino. 

Zampaglione directed the teams of cooks that prepared 

each dish included in the meal, providing them 

with the history of the food. He said the quince paste 

is from the quince, a sour apple-like fruit said to be the 

one Eve pulled from the forbidden apple tree. Quince 

must be cooked to be enjoyed, and is the root of marmalade, 

which Zampaglione said originated in Portugal 

or Spain. He said that the peppers, tomatoes and 

onions prevalent in the meal are the “holy trinity of 

Spanish cooking.” 

The Canton chapter of Les Marmitons formed under 

the direction of Soleil resident Jean Paul Jobin, 

who also has started many of the club’s other chapters. 

Cooking events, until the clubhouse kitchen was 

finished a year ago, were held at the Chattahoochee 

Technical College (CTC) kitchen under the supervision 

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rant located in Woodstock, said Ron Laird, current 

president of the group. 

The club cooks on the second Tuesday of the month 

from September through May. On average, the group 

prepares for 22 attending members plus the chef and 

a kitchen helper. Sometimes wives are included as 

dinner guests. 

“The Spanish meal was absolutely fantastic,” said 

Brenda Laird, Ron’s wife. “It was a complicated menu, 

and I would give all the dishes high marks. The chef 

cooked a flan, and one of the teams cooked a flan – 

there wasn’t really a noticeable difference.” 

Ron Laird said club members pay dues, which go toward 

the purchase of groceries and wine for its 

events. 

A typical event of Les Marmitons begins around 

five in the evening as members gather to enjoy a predinner 

glass of wine, meet the guest chef, hear the 

chef explain the menu created for the evening, and establish 

timelines for the meal preparation and service. 

Members are asked to wear their chef coats and 

hats and to bring their chef and paring knives. 

Members attending are assigned to teams with one 

member serving as team leader. Each team is responsible 

for preparing, cooking and serving one course 

under the direction and guidance of the guest chef. 

The teams for each event rotate, and the men take 

turns as event hosts. 

During preparation, the chef circulates through the 

kitchen providing guidance and advice to each team. 

Team members for one course also have ample opportunity 

to learn the technique and special preparation 

tips for the other courses, Ron Laird said. 

Except for some final, finishing touches, the major 

preparation is completed by 7:30 p.m., and the first 

course is served. 

When the final course is completed, the members 

recognize the chef for his or her time, expertise and 

professionalism. 

When asked what attracted them to become chefs, 

the Canton club members had varying answers. 

Laird is retired from BellSouth, and he said that, although 

his past experience centers around grilling 

hamburgers, he enjoys cooking and teams with his 

wife when they prepare a meal for guests at their 

home. However, Brenda Laird said her husband is being 

modest. 

“He is the cook – he even designed our kitchen,” she 

said. “I enjoy cooking but he’s the real student; I’m his 

assistant.” 

David Soll is a retired aerospace engineering and 

supercomputer scientist. “Cooking reminds me of a 

big chemistry set,” he said. “You put all the pieces together, 

and something new comes out.” 

Dave Schnee, who retired from a career in computers, 

had a more practical reason to learn to cook as a 

boy. 

“My mother’s the world’s worst cook. She’s the only 

woman I know who could burn anything,” he said. 

“My brother and I learned to cook out of self-defense.” 

Also at the September meeting, the club inducted 

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RSF: To open multi-media center 

FROM PAGE 23 

Although the children in Scottish 

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aware of the broadcasting center 

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“It will be broadcast at all three 

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Jones said. “Basically, it will be 

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but it is physically located at Egleston.” 

While the broadcasting center 

will be open to all the patients at 

Children’s, Jones said volunteers 

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guests. 

“The disc jockeys, if you will, are 

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noting that each volunteer will be 

trained on how to properly use the 

equipment; however, some already 

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students from Dunwoody 

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Veterans from a scout platoon attached to the 77th Armored Division of 

the U.S. Army, who served in Vietnam, pose along the driveway of reunion 

host Bill Brown’s home in Marble Hill, where white wooden crosses 

marking the platoon’s fallen were laid in tribute. 

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• Two local students recently 

graduated from Rose-Hulman 

Institute of Technology, in Terre 

Haute, Ind. Shayna Banet, of 

Canton, received a bachelor of 

science degree in mechanical engineering; 

and Jonathan Korff, 

of Canton, received a bachelor 

of science in civil engineering. 

• Rachel Leigh Horton, of 

Woodstock, earned a master’s 

degree in educational leadership 

from Columbus State University 

recently. Additionally, 

two local students recently were 

honored on the spring 2010 semester 

dean’s list. Victoria 

Rose Drasher and Jessica 

Nicole Harrison, both from 

Woodstock, were included on 

the list. 

• Woodstock resident Natalie 

Kidd was among 

those receiving the 

pin for medical assisting, 

which was 

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Terry Kidd. A 

spring allied health 

pinning ceremony 

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Georgia Technical 

College in Clarkesville recently. 

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AUDITIONS 

• The Towne Lake Arts Center, 

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is hosting auditions for 

“It’s a Wonderful Life” and 

“The Lazy Elves,” Sept. 27 to 

Sept. 29 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

The roles call for girls and boys 

ages 8-17, as well as men and 

women ages 18 and up. Bring a 

song to perform if auditioning 

for “The Lazy Elves.” No singing 

is required for “It’s a Wonderful 

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LIVE MUSIC 

• The Cherokee Arts Center, 94 

North St., Canton, presents Blue 

Eyed Grass, Sept. 25. Tickets cost 

$15; and Canton Opry, Oct. 2 at 

7 p.m. Tickets cost $7. For more 

information, call (770) 704-6244 

or go to www.cherokeearts.org. 

GALLERY 

• The Worship Studio, 121 Brown 

St., Canton, features the work 

of local artists. The gallery’s regular 

hours are Saturdays from 

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. 

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sales benefit The Art of Living 

and other ministries. The studio 

also offers art classes for children 

and adults. The studio is 

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presents “And Then 

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presents “Anne of Green 

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7:30 p.m., Nov. 6-7 and Nov. 13- 

14 at 3 p.m. All tickets cost $9. 

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• Take a photo exhibit tour of 

the Reeves House in downtown 

Woodstock from 5 p.m. to 9 

p.m. as part of the Woodstock 

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will be held at Roomscapes 

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390 Chambers St., Woodstock. 

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• Experience storytelling at its 

best with Emmy nominee Paul 

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through downtown Woodstock 

nightly Oct. 14-16. Enjoy kidfriendly 

spooky tales, food and 

more as part of the fundraising 

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is pleased to welcome 

Chris Graham, M.D., to Piedmont Surgery Specialists. 

Dr. Graham is joining Dr. Barrett and Dr. Kenney at Piedmont Surgery Specialists in September 2010. 

The general surgeons of Piedmont Surgery Specialists provide evaluation and treatment of the full range of complex general surgery 

problems. They often work in conjunction with colleagues in other specialties and emphasize collaboration with referring physicians to 

achieve optimal patient care. 

Chris Graham, M.D. 

General Surgery 

Chris Graham, M.D., graduated with a bachelor of science 

degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in cardiac 

rehabilitation from the University of Georgia. Dr. Graham 

earned his medical degree from Mercer University School 

of Medicine. He completed his internship at the University 

of Tennessee in Chattanooga and residency in general 

surgery at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Dr. Graham is 

certified in advanced trauma life support and advanced 

cardiac life support. Dr. Graham provides may surgical 

services and has a special interest in laparoscopic surgery 

and open hernia repairs. 

Keith Barrett, M.D. 


A Georgia native, Keith Barrett, M.D., earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. 

He completed his internship at the Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, and his surgical 

residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey. He 

is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Barrett provides a broad range of 

surgical services with extensive experience in vascular and thoracic surgery and advanced 

laparoscopy. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 

Piedmont Surgery Specialists are currently accepting 

new patients and welcome most major insurance plans. 

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event for The Greenprints Alliance 

and Elm Street Cultural 

Arts Village. Purchase tickets at 

event only; $11 for adults, $6 

for children 12 and younger. 

Meet at Woodstock City Park at 

dusk. For more information, 

call (678) 494-4251 or go to 

www.tlaclive.org. 

• The city of Canton presents its 

Fourth Friday Stroll from 6 p.m. 

to 9 p.m. Sept. 24 at 121 E. Marietta 

St., in downtown Canton. 

There will be live music and 

work by local artists. There will 

be a free showing of “Marmaduke” 

in Brown Park at 

dusk. Concessions are available. 

CLASSES 

• Registration is in progress for 

Drama, Young Singers, Improv 

and Broadway Youth classes for 

ages 5 and up at the Towne 

Lake Arts Center, 6576 Commerce 

Pkwy., Woodstock. Classes 

are held at two locations. Go 

to www.tlaclive.org or call (678) 

494-4251 for full details. 

FESTIVAL 

• The Cherokee Arts Center presents 

the “Harvesting the Arts” 

festival for children Oct. 28 

from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event 

is free. For more information, 

call (770) 704-6244 or go to 

www.cherokeearts.org. 

• The Historic Downtown Canton 

Great Pumpkin Festival in Cannon 

Park is set for Oct. 30 from 

1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a 

children’s parade and costume 

contest, live music, trick-ortreating 

with the downtown 

merchants, a dog costume contest 

and parade, as well as other 

contests and kids’ activities. 

YOUNG CHEROKEE 

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• Cherokee County teens were 

among a class of more than 200 

to graduate and earn their GED 

from the Fort Stewart Youth 

Challenge Academy program on 

June 19, at commencement ceremonies 

held at the Macon Municipal 

Auditorium. Among the 

200 were Colton Davies and 

Scott Haase, both of Canton; 

Kyle O’Connor and Tevin 

Souffranc, both of Woodstock; 

and Dustin Baird, of Acworth. 

Georgia’s Youth Challenge Academy, 

operated by the Georgia 

National Guard, is a 22-week, inresidence 

program targeted to 

teens ages 16-18 who have 

dropped out of school. Youth 

receive comprehensive academic 

instruction in small classes aimed 

at completing requirements for 

graduation and receiving their 

GED certificate. 

• Georgia Southern University recently 

recognized 86 students on 

the 2010 Summer Semester President's 

List. Rachel Lanter, of 

Canton, has been named to the 

list for excellence in academics. 

To be eligible for the President's 

List, a student must have at least 

a 4.0 grade point average and 

carry a minimum of 12 hours for 

the semester. 

• Anna Katherine Childers, of 

Roswell, was named to Wofford 

College's spring 2010 dean's list. 

To be named to the dean's list at 

the Spartanburg, S.C., school, a 

student must be enrolled for at 

least 12 semester hours of graded 

courses and attain a semester 

grade point average of 3.6 or 

higher. 

• Two local students have been 

named to the dean’s list for 

spring 2010 at Utica College in 

Utica, N.Y. They are Caden V. 

Romeo, of Canton, undergraduate 

studies, with a 3.94 grade 

point average; and Eileen C. 

O’Conner, of Woodstock, nursing, 

with a 3.85 grade point average. 

• Christiane Becker, a resident 

of Waleska and a member of the 

class of 2010 at Providence College, 

in Providence, R.I., has 

been named to the dean's list 

for the spring 2010 semester. To 

qualify for the dean's list, students 

must achieve at least a 

3.55 grade point average with a 

minimum of 12 credits. 

• Andra Langoussis, of Acworth, 

was named to the Honor 

List of Oxford College, the twoyear 

liberal arts division of 

Emory University located in Oxford, 

Ga., for the 2010 spring semester. 

Students must have a cumulative 

grade point average of 

3.5 or higher to be named to the 

honor list. 

• Jayne E. Helfrick, of Woodstock, 

is a member of the Class 

of 2010 and is majoring in English/writing 

concentration at 

Marist College in Poughkeepsie, 

N.Y. She was named to the 

dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester. 

• Two local high school seniors 

were among recipients of 66 

scholarships provided by Comcast. 

They are Erica Cumbie, of 

Woodstock High School, who 

graduated with a 4.0 grade 

point average, and Michael 

Ehmann, who graduated from 

Etowah High School, with a 

3.932 GPA. 

Patrick Kenney, D.O. 


Patrick Kenney, D.O., earned his medical degree from 

Midwestern University’s Arizona College of Osteopathic 

Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Surgery Specialists, 

Dr. Kenney served as the chief surgical resident at Huntington 

Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California. Dr. Kenney has a 

special interest in endocrine surgery, breast cancer surgery 

and reconstruction, and laparoscopic surgery. 

Two convenient locations: 

220 J. L. White Drive • Suite 150 

Jasper, Georgia 30143 • 706.253.2430 

80 Interstate South Drive • Suite B 

Jasper, Georgia 30143 • 678.454.3306 

piedmontphysicians.org 

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LIONS Day at Chick-fil-A. 

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SUPPORT THE LIONS CLUB when you pay. 

Canton LIONS Club: 678-340-3770 Woodstock 

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CLASSES 

Art Lessons 

An Artists Touch Studio 

Children, Teens & Adults 

Monday-Friday 

404-247-7093 

•CNA Training 

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678-831-0830 

Now in Woodstock 

PETS FOUND 

Found - Young Male Cat 

with grey tabby look.Very friendly; has collar. 

Call 770-924-7840 

PETS LOST 

Lost - 2 Cats; Acworth Area 

Male - all black with white belly 

12 lbs, neutered, claws, no tags. 

Female - 11 lb Calico, spayed, claws 12 yrs. 

Westland Mills, Little Ridge Rd 

off of Hwy 92 area in Acworth. 

Please Call 770-557-9307 

Check with the Cherokee County 

Animal Shelter for your lost pet. 

Info is not available over the phone. 

Cherokee County Animal Shelter 

1015 Univeter Rd, Canton, 30115 

10a-5p, Tuesday-Saturday 

PETS/GROOMING 

Pawlished Pets Grooming - Where pets are 

family. Located on Holly Springs Parkway. 

Call 678-880-7474 for appointments. 

PET SITTING 

Affordable Pet Sitting 

In Your Home 

Reasonable Rates 

Bonded & Insured 

Call 770-367-2231 

www.AffordablePetSit.com 

PETS FOR SALE 

Cat - Very Sweet 

Beautiful tuxedo female, spayed, 

2 years old. Needs good home. 

770-591-1887 

BOATS FOR SALE 

2005 16’ Seafox with big engine - 70hp 

Suzuki 4 stroke - on trailer (new). Less than 

25 hrs running time. Asking $9500.00 (obo). 

Call 678-570-5570. 

MERCHANDISE - WANTED 

Diabetic Test Strips Wanted 

Any type. Will pay up to $10/ box. 

Call Mary 770-928-8002 

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 

For Sale - Cherokee Memorial Park 

Cemetary. One Columbarium Niche. 

$999.99. Call 770-403-7392. 

Queen bed with beautiful oak surround 

and matching triple mirror dresser. $350. 

Call 678-494-0163. 

Brand New, Factory Direct 

Mattress Sets: 

Queen $199, Full $169, Twin $139 

In manufacturer packaging. 

Bed frames & king size 

also available. 

404-509-6728 

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 

Moving Sale 

259 Reavis Mountain Rd, Ball Ground 

Sofa, Twin Bed/Mattress, Coffee and End 

Tables, Dining Table w/6 Chairs, Stove, 

Faux Blinds. All less than two years old! 

September 24th Only 

YARD SALES 

HUGE MOVING SALE 

Furniture, housewares, clothes, tools, and 

much, much more. 104 Springwater Trace. 

Friday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 25. 

GIGANTIC YARD SALE 

at Living Science 50+ families, Bake Sale, 

Moonwalk, Face Painting and Games!!! 

4095 North Arnold Mill Road 

September 24&25; 7:30am-5:00pm 

HUGE SALE September 24&25 

8-2; Preschool Teacher Items, 

Household, Baby Clothes and More 

2353 Westland Way, Acworth 

9/25-26; Sat-Sun; 8am Start 

770-591-8374; 112 Laguna Springs Dr 

off N Arnold Mill - Hendon Hunting Stuff, 

Clothing, Kitchen, Household, Free Dust! 

HELP WANTED NOTICE 

Stylist needed for new salon. Must be 

Georgia licensed. Please call 

770-926-4815, Salon Bella’s 

Drivers/CDL Training w/Central 

Refrigerated 

AVG $35K - $40K 1st Year! 

Offering Special CDL Training to Military! 

1-800-543-4023 

CNA’s, PT/ FT. Seeking non-medical 

care givers to assist elderly in their 

home. Must be CNA and have at 

least 1 year experience. 

Live-in & Hourly shifts avail. 

Call 678-277-9960 

Drivers-Teams: 

Werner Enterprises Teams 

Extra 3cpm on ALL dispatched miles for 

first 6mos could mean between 

$3500.00 to $4000.00! 

1-888-567-4855 

Part Time & Full Time 

Career Opportunities. 

Flexible Schedule. 

Call Tom @ Primerica for 

more information 

678.453.6855 

AmeriGas, the leader in the propane 

industry, has an opening for a 

Seasonal Delivery Representative. 

Individual will deliver propane to our 

industrial, commercial, and residential 

customers during our peak season. 

Requirements include a valid Class 

A CDL with HAZMAT and tanker 

endorsements, a great driving record 

and satisfactory completion of a 

DOT physical, drug test, and 

background check. 

If interested, please fax your 

resume to 770-479-0158. 

AmeriGas, the leader in the propane 

industry, is seeking a highly qualified safety 

oriented Service Technician in our Canton, 

GA location. 

Individual must have experience performing 

plant and equipment maintenance, installing 

propane tanks and appliances, and installing 

gas lines. Additional experience with propane 

dispensers, vaporizers, compressors, 

pumps, motors, and meters a plus. 

Class B CDL with Hazmat, Tanker, and Air 

Brake Endorsement required. 

Over night travel will be required on a regular 

basis. 

If interested, please fax your resume to: 

770-479-0158. 

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V 

FULL-TIME HELP WANTED 

Established Canton Law Firm 

looking for Receptionist/Legal Secretary. 

Good working environment. 

Fax letter of interest and resume to 

(770) 479-4999. 

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City Clerk 

City of Waleska 

The City of Waleska, GA seeks qualified 

candidates for the position of City Clerk. This 

position reports to the Mayor and a six-member 

council. The position serves as chief 

administrative officer of the City and carries 

out the policies and directives of the Mayor 

and Council. Under the oversight of the 

Mayor and Council, the position oversees 

all aspects of the City government, including 

the day to day operations of the City, 

development and implementation of all 

programs and events, management and 

administration of the City budget, records 

management, contract management and 

administration, and management and 

supervision of all City employees. 

Applicant should have knowledge of general 

management, accounting practices, 

personnel management, public relations, 

and possess the skills to coordinate with 

local, state and federal entities. Previous 

experience in local government management 

is preferred, but not a requirement. The 

salary will be determined based on 

qualifications and experience. 

All applicants must submit a letter of interest 

and resume to: Mayor Doris Jones, 

City of Waleska, 8891 Fincher Road, 

Waleska, GA 30183. 

The City of Waleska is an 

equal opportunity employer. 

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Have Your Weekends & Nights Free 

Merry Maids 

Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 4:00p. 

Family owned & operated 

Immediate openings - paid training 

Paid every Friday 

Need car w/insurance - paid mileage 

Stable work history preferred 

We do criminal background checks 

Drug free workplace. 

770-592-4444 

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Avon for Christmas! 

Earn extra money for Christmas with Avon. 

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Frozen pizza distributorship liquidating. 

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FIRST CHEROKEE 

REALTY, INC. 

James Bagwell, Broker 

2800 Marietta Hwy., Canton, 30114 

770-479-2167 

Affordable house. 2BR/1BA, 

frame $29,900. 

Call James or Billy. 

Canton, Near Teasley Middle 

School. Brick 3BR/2BA, 

$125,000 or rent $850 p/m. 

Call June. 

2 double wide mobile homes. 

$49,900 and $59,900 on 2 acre 

lots. Call James. 

4 Side Brick, 3BR/2BA. Knox 

school district. $95,900. 

Call James. 

3 Building Lots, N. Cherokee 

County. $29,900 each. 

Call Angela. 

LOTS FOR SALE 

Nelson, GA- Pickens County 

Winchester Oaks Subdivision. 

2 lots. $20,000 each lot. 

AD Watson Realty, Inc. 

adwatsonrealty@cs.com 

770-519-2934 

HOMES FOR RENT/LEASE 

Vickers Realty, L.L.C. 

770-735-4545 

Hickory Flat 3/2, 2 car garage, big yard, 

Charles Cox Dr. near Kroger, $900/month. 

770-926-6307 

OR 

2/1 on Hwy 5 near Canton Walmart 

$600/month 770-851-5544 

OR 

Lease to purchase, owner finance 

Canton 3/2, full bsmt, screened porch, 

security system, fenced bk yard, 

excellent condition. 770-490-4555 

For Rent: Lot 76, Woodstock, GA. 

2BR/1BA. Cherokee County. 

$500/dep, $500/ rent. 

770-887-5639, 404-392-1571 

3BR/2BA Townhome 

For Rent in Canton with garage. 

$900 month. Section 8 Okay. 

678-983-7966 

FOR RENT/SALE 

Lake Arrowhead, 181 White Antelope St. 

3/2.5 newer colonial, babbling brook, all appl, 

includes association fees. 

For Rent $1,250/mo For Sale $169,000. 

770-386-3496, cell 609-472-4667 

2BR/1BA Duplex near downtown 

Canton. Completely renovated. 

Available now. $775/mo. includes all 

utilities except cable. $400/ dep. 

Washer/ dryer hook up. 

770-899-9045 

3BR/2BA Home on quiet street. No 

pets. Near Sixes Rd & Hwy 5. $995/mo. 

678-381-3466 

Log Home 2700 Sq Ft, 

With Fireplace, Wood Floors, Fenced 

Backyard, 3 Bedrooms, Large Playroom, 

Full Basement. Hickory Flat Area 

$1100.00/month 770-479-1048 

For Rent- 7373 Witts End, Forsyth 

County. 3BR/2BA. $750/dep., $750/ rent. 

770-887-5639, 404-392-1571 

For Rent- Available Now!! 3BR/2BA 

on 5 acres with small storage building. 

$800/mo. $800/dep. In Pickens County. 

Richards Properties 

770-887-5639 or 404-392-1571 

Whispering Trace Townhomes 

Most For Your Money 

$699 Rent 

Large 3BR Townhomes 

2.5BA, 1 mile to I-575 

770-926-9236 

whisperingtrace@gmail.com 

!New Listings Spotted! 

Woodstock, Canton, Marietta, 

Kennesaw, Roswell, Cumming, 

Alpharetta & more. 

2-5+ bedroom rental/rent to own 

Homes/Townhomes. See the 

“Hot Spots” & find your perfect spot! 

therentalspot.net 

Canton- 4BR/2BA 

Discount Rent $750/month 

$750 split deposit over 2 months 

$100 off first month 

770-833-7143 

HOMES FOR RENT/LEASE 

For Rent- 8080 Blacksmill Rd, Forsyth 

County. 2BR/2BA. $600/mo., $600/dep. 

770-887-5639, 404-392-1571 

4BR/3+BA/2 car garage on private 

cul-de-sac. Property is on Lake Allatoona. 

770-310-6758. 

3BR/1.5BA House for Rent 

$850/mo, close to 575 & shopping 

Broad Street, Canton. 

678-918-8666 

For Rent- 144 Bridle Path, Pickens 

County. 3BR/2BA. $750/dep., $750/ rent. 

770-887-5639, 404-392-1571 

2BD/2BA w/Office/Poss. 

3BD; $875/month. Hardwood floors; 

fireplace; master has sitting room and 

his/hers closets; close to Downtown Canton 

770-310-7836 

MOBILE HOMES 

For Rent: Mobile Home 

$95 per week and up. 

770-345-7310 

Mobile Homes 

with utilities, $130/week & up. 

Also have R.V. lots. 

Fixed Income Rates. 

770-345-3093 

Ball Ground- 2BR/2BA Singlewide. 

Private, level 2 acre lot. Pets & smoking 

okay. $550/mo., $300/dep. 

770-735-3849 

APARTMENT FOR RENT 

BLOW OUT 

Apartment 

$pecials 

$99.00 Deposit 

$499.00 Moves You In! 

$25.00 app fee 

1 bedrooms at 

$550.00 

Select 2 bedrooms at 

$645.00 

3 bedrooms from 

$865.00 

This includes: w/d hook-ups, BBQ 

grilling areas, 2 playgrounds, laundry 

on sitefitness center, swimming pool, 

car care center and tanning bed 

River Ridge at Canton • Canton, GA 

678-493-8280 

COMMERCIAL RENTALS 

CHURCH FOR RENT 

Scott Mill Chapel in Canton is 

available for worship, weddings, 

daycare and non-profit events. 

Seating/ Parking for 120. 

404-202-3146 

APARTMENT WANTED 

Seeking room to rent with minimal usage. 

Must have a Creekview High School 

zoning address. Please contact 

bikila.analytics@gmail.com 

SERVICES - IN HOME CARE 

Caregiver/Companion. Experienced 

professional, committed to quality and 

compassionate care. CPR certified. 

References and resume available. 

770-633-2193. 

Helping Hands 

In-Home Services 

Helping Seniors Stay At Home 

We’ll lend a Helping Hand With: 

• Doctor Appointments 

• Personal Hygiene 

• Grocery Shopping • Surgery’s 

• Med Pick Up • Daily Errands 

FOR MORE 

INFORMATION 

CALL 

770-485-4669 

www.helpinghandsministries.biz 

SERVICES-HAULING 

Turn Your 

Junk Cars Into 

$CASH$ 

Will Pick Up 

Scrap Metal From: 

•Home •Auto Shop 

•Body Shop •HVAC •IND. 

Curt 

678-231-0782 

Richard’s Hauling 

Trash - Old Appliances 

Yard •Brush 

Limbs •Scrap Metal 

678-234-3510 

770-928-6382 

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SERVICES-HAULING 

HAULING 

We Remove ANY 

Kind of JUNK 

You Have! 

Call 770-366-275 

We Accept: Visa, MC 

CASH PAID! 

For Your 

Junk Vehicles 

Fast Removal Service 

770.823.0133 

SERVICES - CLEANING 

HEATHER’S 

CLEANING 

Will Clean Your Home 

Like It’s My Own!! 

Licensed & Insured 

10 Years Experience 

Call 770-265-7192 

Marie’s Cleaning Service 

Licensed • Insured • Bonded 

Free Estimates 

770-479-6121 

Prestige 

Residential 

Maid Services 

Are you stressed out? 

Let us declutter your life! 

•FREE, No Obligation, 

In Home Consultation 

•Licensed •Bonded •Insured 

678-634-9537 

www.PrestigeResidentialMaid- 

Services.com 

Professional Housecleaning Service 

Wow! Molly Maid was here! 

• Bonded, dependable and thoroughly trained. 

• You’ll get the results you want; we guarantee it. 

• Regular-weekly, alternate weekly, monthly, one 

time, prepare to sell, move in-out, deep cleans. 

Call today for your FREE in-home 

consultation and customized estimate! 

770-926-0036 

©2003 Molly Maid, Inc. Each franchise independently owned & operated. 

“Ask 

About 

Same Day 

Service” 

www.mollymaid.com 

Housekeeping by Patti 

“a la carte pricing” 

Clean it your way, one room, 

two rooms, three rooms... 

****Special**** 

Kitchen Detail: $25 

Call 770-241-7940 

KIM’S CLEAN SWEEP 

•Residential •Office 

•Free Estimates 

Kim Ledford, Owner 

Home Cell 

678-494-9607 678-233-7442 

SISTERS CLEANING 

SERVICE 

Complete Service 

Tailored To 

Your Needs! 

We’ll Earn Your Business 

No Contract Required ~ Licensed 

Bonded • Insured 

Call Today To Find Out What Clean 

Really Is! 

770-704-9445 

(serving Cherokee County Since 1999) 

SERVICES-ELECTRICAL 

Wire Wizard Electrical 

“We make all your electrical 

problems disappear” 

Residential and Commercial 

404-431-2166 

Licensed and Insured 

Free estimates: 24 hr Emergency Service 

10% discount with this ad 

“For All Your Electrical Needs” 

LICENSED 

ELECTRICIAN 

Over 20 Years Experience 

No Job Too Small 

WAYNE 

404-446-8362 

SERVICES - WINDOW 

SERVICES PLUMBING 

Coleman Plumbing Services 

Licensed and Insured 

Toilet-fixtures-leaks-drainswater 

heaters and much more. 

770-926-6073 

www.colemanplumbingservices.com 

ALLSAINTS PLUMBING 


New•Remodel•Repair•Gas Piping 

Sewer & Drain Cleaning 

All Work Guaranteed 

770-592-6076 

The Home Handyman 

Master Plumber “Retired” 

•Plumbing Fixtures 

•Faucet & Toilet Repair 

•Basement Plumbing 


Mike Riley 770-735-6892 

SERVICES- REPAIR 

Danny Linton 

On Site Furniture Care 

•Refinishing •Repairs 

•Touch-Ups 

Interior/ Exterior Wood, Metal Care 

770-882-5132 

Morgan Appliance Service 

Specializing in: 

Kenmore & Whirlpool Appliances 

Used Appliances For Sale 

Serving Cherokee, 

North Cobb & South Pickens 

Call Jerry Morgan 

770-479-8422 or 770-363-8272 

Clyde's 

Appliance Care 

Repairing All Major Kitchen 

& Laundry Appliances. 

Licensed, Insured 

Prompt, Professional 

770-276-1034 

John Lewis 

Home Remodeling 

•Room Additions •Kitchens 

•Bathrooms •Basements •Decks 

•Under Deck Ceilings •Concrete Work 

•Landscaping •Grading •Clearing 

•Hauling •Demolition 

Insured, Free Estimates 

678-410-2619 

www.johnlewiscustomhomes.com 

SERVICES - HOME 

Cherokee Mold Restoration 

Mold Remediation - Abatement. 

You’re total restoration company. 

Call for free estimate and assessment. 

404-772-6333. 

Erwin Roofing and Construction 

ReRoofs & Repairs 


We Accept Visa & MasterCard! 

770-924-9853 

Metal Roofing 

We Make Metal Roofing 

Panels & Trim 

Residential •Commercial 

Office 770-737-2222 

Cell 678-283-0124 

MODICA & SON HANDYMEN 

Italian Craftsmanship 

Over 25 years experience 

•Masonry •Concrete •Patio •Tile Work 

•Remodeling •Plumbing Repair 

•Screen Porches •Decks 

Free Estimates, Licensed & Insured 


Virgilio Modica, Sr. & Jr. 

404-483-4547 

www.ModicaAndSon.com 

DAVE’S PRESSURE 

WASHING & DECK 

CLEANING 

Decks (Cleaned/Stained/Sealed) 

Gentle House Wash 

•Driveways 


770-842-9274 

Mill Direct Carpet 

Carpet & Hardwood Flooring 

Sales & Installation 

Guaranteed Savings On 

Most Major Brands & Styles! 

•Professional Installation 

•20 Years Experience 

Free Estimates •References Available 

Dale Luther 770-642-6715 

Prices Reduced by 35% 

A Plus 

Remodels 

Big or Small, I Do it All! 

• Renovations • Sunrooms 

• Room Additions • Custom Trim 

• Basement Finishing • Deck Repair 

• Stone Work • Tile, etc... 

• Heating & Air, Service & Repair 

Licensed & Insured • Over 20 Years Experience 

Call 678-613-9099 

www.aplusremodels.com 

DRYWALL 

• Repairs 

• Basements 

• Bonus Rooms 

• Additions 


Locally Owned & 

Operated 

404.428.7112 

Williams 

Roofing 

Metal & Shingle Roofs 

A Metal Roof 

is the Last Roof You 

Will Ever Need! 

Decks • Reroofs • New Roofs 

Under Deck Roofs • Handyman Services 

Roof Leaks Repaired! 

Daryl Williams 

770-479-4889 • 770-355-0533 

� � 

$ 26. 00 OFF 

with any work performed

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GARAGE DOORS 

Residential •Commercial 

Sales, Service, Installation 

Wholesale Pricing 

•Carriage House 

•Raised Panel •Openers 

770-874-4703 

AFFORDABLE 

REMODELING SERVICES 

•Remodeling •Plumbing 

•Basements •Kitchens 

•Porches & Decks 

•Windows & Doors 

•Concrete Work,All Types 

•Attic Blown In Insulation 

Call for FREE Appraisal! 

No Job is Too Small or Too Large. 

Jimmy Morrow 

770-313-9368 

AFFORDABLE 

ASPHALT PAVING 

•Tar & Chip Paving 

•Concrete Driveways 

•Gravel Roads •Parking Lots 

•Drainage Control •Ranch Roads 

•Grading •Hauling 

Commercial/ Residential 


Quality and Service You 

Can Count On! 

Call David 

678-350-4041 

BAGGETT 

PAINTING 

& Pressure 

Washing 

Interior & Exterior 

Sheetrock Repairs 

Wood Replacement 

Mildew Removal 

Wallpaper Removal 

Decks Stained 

• Licensed & Insured 

• Competitive Pricing 

• References • Owner Operated 

770-735-1351 or 

cell#770-490-8351 

HYDRO PRESSURE CLEAN 

Pressure Washing & Deck Restoration 

678-449-6988 • Licensed & Insured 

Houses & Fencing 

Driveways & Sidewalks 

Professional Staining 

www.hydro-pressureclean.com 

Specializing in Replacement of Old Driveways 

Licensed & Insured - Since 1989 

Concrete Work • Decorative Driveway Aprons (Stone/Brick) • Driveways 

Retaining Walls • Patios • Sidewalks • Bobcat Grading 

770-592-3771 

www.getdrivewaysrus.com 

Free Estimates • Financing Available 

$200 

OFF 

Towne Lake Pressure Wash & Deck Staining 

“We Make It Look Like New Again!” 

Driveways, Decks & Patios 

We Also Do... 

• Interior Painting 

• Garage Floor Coatings 

• Wallpaper Removal/Installation 

• Drywall Repairs • Deck Staining 

• Cabinet Refinishing/Faux 


Ryan Masonry 


•Fireplace •Patios •Steps 

•Retaining Walls •Repairs 

•Brick •Stone 

Mike 770-597-8771 

Small Job Handyman! 

Professional Carpenter 

Specializing in 

Home Improvements, Repairs, 

Custom Decks 

Call Tom 404 272 9954 

Carpenter 

Handyman 

Maintenance & Repairs 

•Carpentry •Lighting 

•Pressure Washing 

•Plumbing •Decking 


770-295-9871 

GUTTER DONE, LLC 

•Cleaning •Tree Service 

•Pressure Washing 


678-760-2810 

FreeGutterCleaning.com 

A-1 Bobcat Services 

All Types of Concrete Work 

No job too small or too large! 

•Garage Floor Coating 

•Retaining Walls, All Types 

Specializing in Concrete Restoration 

Why tear it out if you don't have to? 

Ron Cochran, 770-479-5564 


CALEB PROSE 

CONSTRUCTION 

NEW & 

REMODEL 

• Basement Remodel 

• Drywall, Painting & Trim 

• Flooring-New & Replacement; 

Hardwood, Laminate, Tile 

• Window & Door Replacement 

• Roof Replacement, Siding & Paint 

• Concrete New and Replacement: 

Driveways, Sidewalks and Patios 

Fully Insured 

770-876-7871 

Over 20 

Aluminum 

Colors to 

Choose 

From! 

CHARLES 

MASON 

Gutter Service 

Since 1967 

• Gutter Installation 

• Aluminum & Copper 

Gutters 

• Seamless 5 & 6 Inch 

Gutters in Aluminum 

• Commercial Gutters 

• Aluminum Gutter 

Screens & Covers – 

Several to Choose From 

770-479-1540 • 770-497-1716 

P.O. Box 4097 Canton, 30114 

on any job of 

1,200 sq. feet 

or more 

Any House 

$99! 

2500 sf or less 

Call Steve @ 678-923-8989 for FREE Estimate 

■■■ 


Glen’s Glen’s Home Home 

Repairs& Repairs& Hauling Hauling 

Water Heater Installation 

Basement Remodeling 

Electrical • Plumbing 

Painting • Decks 

No Job Too Big or Too Small 

Free Free In-home In-home Estimates 

Estimates 

Licensed Licensed & & Insured Insured 

770-366-2758 

Affordable 

Masonry 

•Brick •Stone 

•Concrete & Repairs 


404-667-9167 

Keystonemason.com 

ROOF & GUTTER 

CLEANING SPECIALISTS 

Above All Pressure Cleaning 

Houses, Decks, Fences 

Driveways 



(678)925-6529 

SERVICES - PAINTING 

Pressure 

Washing 

Available 

SERVICES - YARD 

FLOOR COVERING 

Carpet & Hardwood Flooring 

.......Sales & Installation....... 

Guaranteed Savings! 

On Most Major Brands & Styles 

• Professional Installation 

• 20 Years Experience 

Free Estimates • References Available 

Dale Luther - 770.642.6715 

Virgilio Modica Sr. & Jr. 


AFFORDABLE 

PAINTING & 

CARPENTRY 

SERVICES 

10% Senior & 

Military Discount 

12 years experience 

Hundreds of references ~ Licensed & Insured 

Owner/Operator 

Unbelievably Fast! 

ALL WORK GUARANTEED! 

Call Aaron, 678-612-8508 

or Jennifer, 678-906-3158 

�� 

Call The House Doctor 

Indoor & Outdoor Painting 

Repairs without the Headaches! 

Top Quality Work at Competitive Rates 


�� 

�� 

�� 

$30 Lawn Cuts 

~ Up to 1 acre ~ 

• Spring Clean Up 

•Bushes Trimmed Starting at $30 

•Lawn Fertilizing & Seeding 

•Ground Covers • Seasonal Flowers 

•All Other Services Available 

•Owner Operated, Insured 

William King 

404-509-9523 

HANDYMAN 


Licensed & Fully Insured 

MODICA & SON HANDYMEN 

Italian craftsmanship 

Over 25 years experience 

Masonry • Concrete • Patio • Sidewalk • Tile Work 

Remodeling • Plumbing Repair • Screen Porches • Decks 

404-483-4547 

www.ModicaAndSon.com 


Onate’s Lawn Service 

Lawn Maintenance, Lawn Treatment, 

aeration, over seeding, pines straw, mulch, 

planting, clean ups and pressure wash. 

Woodstock and Canton area. 

Call for an estimate 770-361-0841 

American Grass’n Garden 

Why Hire An Army? 

When You Want A Gardener! 

•Mowing •Pruning 

•Mulching & More 

Allen & Wendy 

770-572-9012 

A & K STUMP GRINDING 

VM# 770-655-9027 

PH# 770-516-9953 

L/I/WC 

Call For Information 

Brae Company 

Bobcat Work •Retaining Walls 

Hauling •Top Soil and Mulch 

Large Tract Mowing & Bush Hogging 

Insured •Free estimates. 

Shane Morris (770)479-1685 

Cook’s Landscaping 

& Bobcat Service 

•Junk Hauling •Lawn Maintenance 

•Retaining Walls •Sod Installation 

•Tree Removal 

Firewood•Delivered 

Home 770-479-8206 

Cell 770-893-9026 

Brent George & Sons 

LAWN & GARDEN SERVICES 

From barren to bountiful. 

From blah to beautiful. 

Be healthy, save money, eat safely by 

growing your own vegetables with our help! 

Vegetable Gardens 

Planted & Maintained Weekly 

Everything for the Green Gardner! 

Box Gardens, Cold Frames, Greenhouses, 

Rainwater Collection Barrels 

Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Work 

•Brush & Junk Removal 

•Gutters Cleaned •Trees Trimmed 

•Leaf Management •Pruning 

Hardscape Design & Installation 

Call Today for a FREE Estimate 

678-672-9816 or 770-928-2108 

email: brgeorge2008@hotmail.com 

Residential & Commercial 


Grading 

Clearing 

Hauling 

Tree Removal 

CLBContracting@yahoo.com 

GREG CAGLE 

Owner/Operator 

770.364.5746 

770.720.2503 

PLUMBING 

The Home Handyman 

Master Plumber “Retired” 

•Plumbing Fixtures 

•Faucet & Toilet Repair 

•Basement Plumbing 


Mike Riley 770-735-6892 

ROOFING 

Erwin Roofing 

and Construction 

ReRoofs & Repairs 


We Accept Visa & MasterCard! 


Honesty- Our Policy 

Matt 4:4, Beat Any Price 

Cut Grass, Bobcat, Retaining Walls 

678-494-3438, 678-472-7617 

• Residential & Commercial 

20% • Landscaping Design 

& Installation OFF • Seeding & Sodding 

Any Service Hybrid, Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede & Fescue 

with ad Installed, Seeding & Re-Seeding of Fescue 

Lawn Service Includes: 

Mow • Blow • Fertilization • Edge • Weed 

Trim Shrubs • Mulch • Pruning • Clean-ups • Pine Straw 

Currently Offering Weekly & Bi-Weekly Programs 

Serving Cherokee County for Over 15 Yrs 

PLEASE CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 

LICENSED INSURED 

TRACTOR WORK 

Specializing in 

Overgrown Properties. 

•Large & Small Track Bush Hogging 

•Dirt and Gravel Spread 

•Driveway Scraping 

•All Types Debris Removal 

& Much More! 

$45.00 Per Hour 

4 Hour Min 

Home 770-735-4216 

Cell 770-598-3843 

~ Scotts Lawn Products Available ~ 

Fall & Winter Services! 

Lawn & Leaf Clean-up • Fertilization • Tree Removal 

Mulch & Pine Straw • Bush Trimming 

Salting for Ice • General Yard Clean-up Projects 

$25 Lawn Cuts* *Restrictions 

may apply, 

call for details 

Call Joe at 770-720-0800 

www.jcservices1.info 

A & K STUMP GRINDING 

VM# 770-655-9027 

PH# 770-516-9953 

L/I/WC 

Call For Information 

SERVICES - FIREWOOD 

FIREWOOD - SEASONED 

OAK & HICKORY 

DELIVERED - STACKED 

770-345-4594 770-617-4620 

SERVICES - TREE 

SIDING 

MELLOTT GUTTERS & SIDING 

Over 35 Years 

Of Experience 

770-315-7829 

STUMP GRINDING 

B&B 

Stump Grinding 

Insured • Free Estimates 

FRIENDLY SERVICE!! CALL 770-367-7736 

Reasonable Rates 

770-924-9853 

Business Slow? 

Our Classified 

ads reach 

over 40,000 

households in 

Cherokee County each week! 

770.928.0706 

Joe's Lawn 

Service 

Commercial & Residential 

Complete Lawn Care 

Little Bear 

Tree Service 

• Complete tree removal 

• Care and quality assured 

• Storm Damage Specialists 

• Pruning / Shaping Specialists 

Sober & Drug Free 

Competitive Rates 

Fully Insured 

Free Prompt Estimate 

24 Hour Emergency 

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404-975-9831 

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Vinyl Siding Repairs • Vinyl Siding 

Replacement Windows • Seamless Gutters 

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Pearl 

$15 97 

Maker’s Mark 

$39 97 

Rum 

Bacardi 1.75L 

$17 97 

Firesteed 

$11 67 

Viking Fjord 

$16 97 

Jim Beam 

$21 97 

Pinot Grigio 

Santa Margherita 

$1747 Patron Silver 750ml 

$34 97 

Kris 

$997 Pinot Noir 

Mark West 

$897 Gilbey’s 

$10 97 

Jack Daniel’s 

$34 97 

7 Deadly Zins 

$1297 Mirassou 

$6 49 

Skyy 

$19 97 

Old Crowe 

$10 97 

Gnarly Head 

$697 Korbel Ex Dry Brut 

$847 Smirnoff 

$16 97 

Windsor Canadian 

$12 97 

J Lohr 

$847 Beringer Founders 

$647 Ravenswood 

$627 Taaka 

$8 97 

Cline 

$797 Pinnacle 

$16 97 

Veuve Clicquot 

$3997 Moet White Star (Imperial) 

$3247 Vodka 1.75L Cordials 750’s 

Canadian Mist 

$13 97 

Clos Du Bois 

$7 97 

Svedka 

$16 97 

Early Times 

$15 47 

Louis Martini ‘Sonoma Coast’ 

$997 Ten High 

$12 97 

Simi 

$10 97 

Liberty School 

$1047 Evan Williams 

$16 97 

Estancia 

$8 97 

Kendall Jackson 

$995 Hess 

$1297 Mondavi Private Selection 

$667 Columbia Crest 

Grand Estates 

$8 47 

Rex Goliath 

$427 Meridian 

$547 Jagermeister 

$15 97 

Nobilo 

$947 Kahlua 

$11 97 

Tequila Chardonnay 

Sauvignon Blanc 

Jose Cuervo Gold 1.75L 

$26 97 

Zinfandel 

Sparkling 

Cabernet 

Seagrams 7 

$16 97 

Crown Royal 

$41 97 

Black Velvet 

$13 97 

Gilbey 

$13 97 

Old Smuggler 

$16 99 

Gin 1.75L 

Bombay Sapphire 

$33 97 

Bourbon & Whiskey 1.75L Scotch 1.75L 

Redwood Creek 

All varieties 

$7 77 

Absolut 

$27 97 

Hess 

$8 97 

Glen Ellen 

All varieties 

$5 47 

Kettle One 

$34 97 

Vendange 

All varieties 

$5 97 

Stoli 

$29 97 

Barefoot 

All varieties 

$7 47 

Three Olives 

$19 97 

Yellow Tail 

All varieties 

$9 97 

Finlandia 

$23 97 

Rodney Strong 

$897 Blackstone 

$697 Sterling Vinters Coll. 

$1047 Fetzer 

All varieties 

$8 97 

Cavit Pinot 

Grigio 

$8 97 

Bogle 

$797 Dewar’s 

$30 99 

Sonoma-Cutrer 

$19 97 

Woodbridge 

Chardonnay 

$8 47 

Estancia 

$1097 Scoresby 

$17 97 

Caymus Conundrum 

$1947 Merlot 

Bolla 

Pinot Grigio 

$8 97 

Rodney Strong 

$1197 Twin Valley 

All varieties 

$5 97 

Ballantine’s 

$16 97 

Brancott 

$797 Cline Red Truck 

$697 Black Swan 

All varieties 

$7 67 

Bailey’s 

$14 97 

Famous Grouse 

$28 97 

Kim Crawford 

$12 97 

Kendall-Jackson 

$1277 Bella Sera 

Pinot Grigio 

$8 97

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