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PAGE 12 A 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. We are your #1 source for local news and sports 'I, ■ ,, i\ 1 - % Nfcv vv Tk A C'S/ j (i iVf.'/^ouJe 2008 Holiday Tour of Homes... 7 tli An nual Event Benefiting the Gwinnett Children s Shelter p 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. • 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). • Tour hours are Friday 10 -5, Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 11-6. Complimentary parking available with shuttle transportation between tour homes * 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