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Wednesday, October 17, 2007 The Braselton News Page 13A Benton receives state conservation award Special event set at Hoschton alpaca farm State Rep. Tommy Benton was recently honored with a 2007 Environmental Leadership Award from the Georgia Conservation Voters, the political arm of the environmental and conservation movement in Georgia. The award was presented at a Georgia Water Coalition commu nity meeting in Athens. “Rep. Benton not only cast votes in favor of protecting Georgia’s natural resources this year, but he actively worked to promote an understanding among his colleagues of the need to protect Georgia’s environment as an integral part of preserving our way of life,” said Jill Johnson, interim director of Georgia Conservation Voters. “Specifically, Rep. Benton opposed legislation that leaves Georgia residents with less power in determining how their counties will grow in the future,” Johnson said in a statement. “He has shown common sense leader ship as a member of the House Natural Resources Committee.” Rep. Benton was among 32 AWARD GIVEN State Rep. Tommy Benton is awarded a 2007 Environmental Leadership Award from the Georgia Conservation Voters. Benton is shown with Jill Johnson, interim director of Georgia Conservation Voters. members of the Georgia House receive a 2007 Environmental of Representatives and 15 mem- Leadership Award, according to bers of the Georgia Senate to the group. Gilliland Heritage Alpacas, Hoschton, hold its farm fest day for the public on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Activities will be held throughout the day and will include: educational tours, spinning demonstrations, hat felting demonstrations, an explanation of how shearing alpacas can become clothing and feeding alpacas. Children’s activities will include a giant slide and face painting. Llama tricks will also be featured. Girl Scout Troop 1816, Winder, will be selling baked goods. LEA students from Apalachee High School will be volunteering at the event. Snacks and drinks will be available. The alpaca store will also be open for guests. Admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for children 12 and under. Guests may also have their photo taken with an alpaca for a small fee. Gilliland Heritage Alpacas is located at 1641 Dee Kennedy Road, a half mile from Ga. Hwy. 124. Lor more information, call Angie Gilliland at 706-601- 7376 or visit www.georgia-alpacas.com. Braselton Antique and Holiday Festival planned The Braselton Antique and Holiday Lestival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28 in the Braselton Park. Just a mile down the road, the Hoschton Business Alliance will sponsor the Vintage Classic Tractor Show at Hoschton Towne Center on Oct. 27. The antique and holiday event will feature antique dealers with vintage and antique items of all nature. An added feature is work shops. Tim Cash, a Georgia master florist, will offer holiday wreath making for a fee. Margaret Hobe’, a retired master jewelry maker, will instruct how to make beaded earrings. All of the supplies are included in the work shop fee. Donna Bailey, artist, will teach the art of turning a gourd into a holiday character. Her own whimsi cal ideas include a Lreddy Kruger, a snowman and a witch. All work shop participants must choose the character ahead of time and the materials are included in the sign up fee. Vendors, food and entertainment will be part of the tractor show. Coldwell Banker will help children carve pumpkins. Tractors will com pete in a couple of unique venues. Both events are free admission and free parking. Dog show for humane society ahead Sat. Barrow Business and Home Expo ahead Sat. The Barrow Business and Home Expo 07 will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event will be held at the Barrow County Leisure Services Center, located at 175 Second Street, Winder. The public is welcomed to attend the event, which is hosted by the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce. The expo will encourage residents to “Shop Barrow Lirst,” and will include exhibits, food samples, door prizes and shows every hour. Lor more information, call the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce at 770-867-9444. Winder Dixie Cruisers announce final cruise-in The Winder Dixie Cruisers’ final cruise will be October 27, at Holly Hill Mall in Winder. Registration is $5 per entry and starts at 5 p.m. and awards are given around 8:30 p.m. All makes and models are welcome. Lor more information, contact Deborah Pharr at 770-867-5620. The group is also having its annual car show (not cruise in) on November 3. Registration is $20 per vehicle and begins at 9 a.m. at Holly Hill Mall in Winder. All makes and models are welcome. Cash prizes and awards will be given. The car show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Deborah Pharr for more information at 770-867- 5620. The Humane Society of Hall County will hold its Second Annual “The Dogs of Hall” dog show on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. The event will be held at Lakewood Baptist Church, located on Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville. Dogs will be judged in the following catego ries: blue-blood bowsers (full breeds), all-American mutts (mixed breeds), old faithful (dogs 10 years and older), and precious pups (dogs one year and under). Certificates and prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners in each category. Each dog participating will receive a goody bag. Pre-registration is $20 per dog and $25 on the day of the event. Pre-registration ended on Oct. 9. All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Hall County. Registration forms are available at the shelter and are limited to the first 150 dogs. Lor more information, contact Gwen Trimmer at 770-532-6617 or e-mail gwentrimmer@humaneso- cietyhallcounty.com. Submit your school or social news from Braselton, Hoschton, Chateau Elan, Mill Creek, South Hall or West Jackson by e-mailing news@mainstreetnews.com, faxing items to 706- 387-5421 or calling 706-367-5986. Feature story ideas are also welcomed. ACE Classic Cruise-in, show ahead Nov. 3 The 8 th Annual ACE Classic Cruise-in and Show will be held at S&S ACE Hardware and Mower, Buford, on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will benefit the North Gwinnett Lood Bank Co-op. All vehicles that are modified, vintage, street rods, classic drivers, muscle cars, motorcycles and other rare rides are welcome. There will be an optional $15 judging entry fee. Oldies DJ Mark Joseph will be featured. Door prizes and paint ball will also be available. 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