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BARROW JOURNAL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008
KENERLY FARM TRACTOR
A tractor from the Kenerly Farm, Hoschton, rolls through a parade on Saturday
morning. Photos by Kerri Testement
DISPLAY OF TRACTORS
Owners display their vintage and unique tractors
during Hoschton’s annual tractor show on Saturday.
OXEN, COWS IN
PARADE
The show also featured
another common sight
from agricultural history
— oxen and cows.
YOUNG RIDER
A young rider gets a first
hand experience on a
tractor during Saturday’s
parade in Hoschton.
AMERICAN LEGION HONORS
Ron McDaniel, Gerry Lane, Jerry Lundey, Shirley Gordan and Ken Thompson were
each recognized during last weekend’s American Legion Post 53 Ball.
LEGION CELEBRATION
Gerry Lane, Jerry Lundey and Ken Thompson take in the festivities at the American
Legion Ball last weekend.
Candy cane hunt scheduled Dec. 13
Barrow County Leisure Services will host p.m., refreshments, crafts and prizes,
the third annual Candy Cane Hunt on Saturday, Officials said those planning to attend should
Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. until noon. reserve their spots by Friday, Dec. 5. For more
The candy cane hunt is for ages 1-12 years information, call 770-307-3024 or visit the
and is free of charge. The schedule for the hunt website www.barrowga.org/recreation.
will be at 9:45 a.m., in place to hunt: 10:00 The Barrow County Leisure Services is loca-
a.m. - 10:30 a.m., hunt: 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 ted at 175 Second Street in Winder.
Ft. Yargo
plans family
event Nov. 23
Fort Yargo State Park,
Winder, will hold its Cyclocross
Race on Sunday, Nov. 23, from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will feature hay-
rides, storytelling by the camp
fire, children’s games and
viewing of the restored Old
Fort by candlelight. The fee is
$1-3, plus $3 for parking.
For more information, call
770-867-3489.
TOPS group
meets on
Thursdays
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
(TOPS), a non-profit organiza
tion, meets each Thursday at
9 a.m. at the Bethlehem First
Baptist Church, Bethlehem.
Visitors are welcome and their
first visit is free.
For more information, call
Betty Powers 770-725-1231.
Volunteer
drivers needed
for veterans
Volunteers are being sought
to drive two vans available
to take veterans to Athens,
Augusta and Atlanta for medi
cal services.
The Disabled Veterans
Association acquired the vans
and they are fully equipped
and insured. One van is kept
in Jackson County, while the
other one is in Clarke County.
Anyone interested in volun
teering is asked to call Robbie
Blalock at 706-795-2000.
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2008 Holiday Tour of Homes...
7 tli An nual Event Benefiting the Gwinnett Children s Shelter
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Tis the season to mark your calendar for the
7th Annual Jr's a Wonderful House Holiday Tour
of Homes. The popular tour kicks off the holiday
season with a stroll through several luxury private
homes and a fabuous Designer Showhouse in
the Chateau lilan residential community.
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Tickets may be purchased in advance at selected
ticket outlets or on-line at www.itsawonderfulhouse.org.
Tickets are $25 for the full tour including the Designer
Showhouse {Nov 21-23) or $10 for the Designer
Showhouse only (Nov 28-30).
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Tour hours are Friday 10 -5, Saturday 10-6, and
Sunday 11-6. Complimentary parking available with
shuttle transportation between tour homes
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All proceeds benefit the most wonderful house of all.
The Gwinnett Children's Shelter, a volunteer
organization addressing the urgent needs of
abused and abandoned children.
Featured Showhouse Designers Include...
Ambiance Interiors (Su wanes] ■ Castle, Ltd (Buckhcad)
Design, Ftc {Buiord ■ Fair* Ma.f.e-n (Braseh n'-.
Home Ai.-cein (Bufordl » IVesl Baby Boutique (Gainesville)
Nest Feathers (Oskwood: • Outrageous Interiors
I Atlanta, Duluth, FastCohb, Gainesville & Kennesaw)
Pres li ye Interiors (Btasdllon) * Share ns Home Deceit (Br d si* ; rur i]
Total Design Resources {Hoschton)
Traditions Furniture & Design (Gainesville)
For more it^drtnation l visit wwvtyitsawonderfLmouse.org