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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
BARROW JOURNAL
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Third independent film set to premiere
Nov. 13 at Winder Cultural Arts Center
INDEPENDENT FILM
“World’s Largest,” a documentary film about “small
towns with big things” will debut Nov. 13 in Winder.
“World's Largest,” a docu
mentary about “small towns
with big things,” will be
screened on Sunday, Nov. 13
at the Winder Cultural Arts
Center.
Co-directed by Elizabeth
Donius and Amy Elliott,
“World’s Largest” examines
the phenomenon of small
towns promoting big roadside
attractions in order to boost
tourism. The feature docu
mentary visits 58 sites across
the United States, includ
ing a special profile on Soap
Lake, Wash, and their four-
year struggle to construct the
World’s Largest Lava Lamp.
“Odd, funny and sometimes
beautiful, the statues stand as
testaments to the uniqueness
and importance — the large
ness —that all people feel,
and need to feel, about their
communities and their own
existence,” the film’s Web site
said of the documentary.
World’s Largest is being pre
sented as part of the Southern
Circuit of Independent
Filmmakers Tour, the second
film in the six-film series. In
keeping with the WCAC’s
Sunday afternoon tradition,
tickets for each individual film
are $5.00. Circuit Passes are
available for $25.00, grant
ing access to all six screen
ings. Individual tickets and
Circuit Passes are currently on
sale at Winder City Hall (770-
867-3106) and at the door-if
available. The WCAC asks
for cash and checks only if
purchasing at the door.
For information on each
film, visit www.southarts.org.
For additional ticket informa
tion, contact the WCAC at
678-425-6884.
Jug Tavern Quilters work on patriotic project
By Blair Spiva Rivkin
mbspiva@yahoo. com
Inspired partly by the tradition of Civil War
quilting, the national “Home of the Brave Quilt
Project” has found a group of dedicated quil
ters in Barrow County.
The Jug Tavern Quilters have been contrib
uting to the project for three years, according
to Carolyn Settle, a long-time member of the
group. The guild, along with several others
nationwide, creates a physical memento of
comfort for the families of fallen American
soldiers across the country.
After her husband finished serving in the
military. Settle moved back to Winder in 1986.
Five years later, her friend Jeanne Stansell,
approached her about forming the local quilt
ing guild. Since then, the group has grown
to approximately 25 quilters, 16-17 of which
Settle said are active members.
“The Home of the Brave project is nation
wide,” Settle explained. The woman who is
the chairperson for Georgia contacted us about
participating. They provided us with a pattern,
a size and suggested designs and fabrics. At
last report, there were not many organizations
in Georgia doing this. We don’t know where
our quilts go, and that’s OK. We know that
they’re going to comfort someone.”
Settle said that the group has a goal of pro
ducing 20-25 quilts, and they have turned in
about 15 so far.
“We’ll keep doing this as long as a war is
going on,” she said.
The Jug Tavern Quilters have given much of
their talents to charities over the years.
“When Peace Place opened in 2000, we
committed as a group to provide quilts to those
children so that every child that goes through
Peace Place gets their own quilt to keep,”
Settle said, adding that those particular quilts
are all made by the individual members and
not constructed through a group effort.
“We’ve averaged, at least early on, about 100
quilts a year,” she said.
The guild has also provided quilts for var
ious benefit raffles in the area, including
the Treehouse, Relay for Life, Habitat for
Humanity and for the Chamber of Commerce’s
scholarship fund.
“Right now, we’re working on one to give
to Come Alive Ministries,” she added. “We
expect to have that one ready at the beginning
of the new year.”
Settle said that there are several factors that
go into the timeline of producing a finished
quilt.
“How long does it take? That’s a question
that no one can answer,” she laughed. “We
used to figure that we would have about 500
hours of quilting. When you consider that
they’re hand-quilted to a great extent, that
takes a lot of time.”
Settle said that, because they are a group,
they work as a group when it comes to pool
ing supplies. If a specific theme is set, they
purchase supplies to make the project cohe
sive, but often, members will donate their own
personal items.
“Someone might say, ‘Well, I have this at
home, can we use it?’ And they’ll bring it in,”
she explained.
“We’re not an organized guild in that we
don’t have bylaws or a constitution,” Settle
said. “If someone wants to join, all they have
to do is come to our meetings!”
The members themselves often lead those
meetings, each setting up a program for their
gatherings. The Jug Tavern Quilters meet
every third Monday of each month at the First
Methodist Church in Winder at 10 a.m.
“We usually meet for a couple of hours,” she
said. “Every so often, we might have a ‘Work
Day’ to finish a project.
“It’s the spirit of giving,” Settle said. “That’s
the rewarding part.”
To learn more about the national Home of
the Brave Quilt Project, visit www.homeofthe-
bravequilts.com/
Russell to host book signing Friday in Winder
Sally Russell, a Barrow County native, will Nov. 5, from 1—4 p.m., at the Corner Book
be signing her latest book, “Richard Brevard Store. She is the niece of the former United
Russell Jr.: A Life of Consequence,” Saturday, States Senator from Winder.
Hunter education course to be held at WBHS
A hunter education safety course will be
held Nov. 7-8 from 6-10 p.m. each night in the
Winder-Barrow High School cafeteria.
Registration for the class can be done at the
door on the first night. The course is sponsored
by the WBHS FFA and will be instructed by
the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
You must be present both nights of the
course. Complimentary refreshments and a
light supper will be served both nights.
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University of Georgia legend in Winder
HISTORY TALK
Former University of Georgia football coach and athletic director Vince Dooley,
(left) with former Winder mayor Buddy Outz, was the guest speaker for the Barrow
County Historical Society last week. Dooley spoke on “History as an Avocation.”
GOOD TURNOUT
A large crowd was on hand last week at the Barrow County Historical Society
meeting to hear former University of Georgia coaching legend Vince Dooley.
Blood drives planned in Barrow County
The American Red Cross will hold blood
drives in Barrow County in November.
•Friday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.:
Barrow Regional Medical Center, Winder.
•Monday, Nov. 21, from 2-7 p.m.: Winder
First United Methodist Church, located at 280
North Broad Street, Winder.
•Wednesday, Nov. 23, from 2-7 p.m.: Carter
Hill Masonic Lodge, located at 782 Christmas
Avenue, Bethlehem.
For more information, call 1-800-RED-
CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Genealogy group announces Tuesday meeting
The East Georgia Genealogy Society will MaryA.AbbewillpresentaprogramonCivil
meet on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m., at the Waramnestypapers.Formoreinformation,visit
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the website www.rootsweb.com/~gaeggs or
located at 36 Sims Road, Winder. www.eastgagenealogy.com
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Floral Designs
237 E. Athens St.
Winder, GA 30680
Saturday • November 5
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fresh Flowers and Plants • Silk Arrangements
Funeral Memorials • Centerpieces
Wreaths • Mailbox Covers
Christmas Holiday Home Decor
and much more!!!