The Braselton news. (Jefferson, Ga) 2006-current, May 19, 2011, Image 6

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Page 6A The Braselton News Thursday, May 19, 2011 Social The 1-85 North Relay for Life Team participated in Relay for Life May 6-7 at Hoschton Park. The team earned more than $2,900, which was more than twice their goal, in donations from fundraisers and contributors. Attends State Conference Sunbury Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution sent Regent Gail Mosuch of Jefferson and Carol Tanner of Hoschton to the 113th State Conference at the Augusta Marriott in Augusta. Some 350 members of the organization attended, along with 65 Regents. The del egates from Sunbury Chapter attended meetings, the DAR Schools luncheon, the Chapter Regents Banquet and a garden reception and tour of “Meadow Garden.” Board of Realtors raises money for Relay for Life The 1-85 North Relay for Life Team participated in Relay for Life May 6-7 at Hoschton Park. The team earned over $2,900, which was more than twice their goal, in donations from various fund rais ers and contributors. The team camped out overnight and took turns walking around the track to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Not only did the team raise money for a good cause but they also earned the Silver Spoon Award for their homemade ice cream courtesy of Angela McKinney, Debbie Robinson and Toni Lockwood. Team members included Team Captain Dawn Polk, Eleanor Brannen, Jan Bullock, Lamar Bullock, Deborah Burdette, Angela Healan,Audrey Lockwood,ToniLockwood, Brian Polk, Debbie Robinson, Lisa Sweat, Crystal Weise and Kristi Young. The inaugural event for Relay for Life raised more than $75,000. Libraries plan magic shows Keith Karnok, known throughout Georgia as “Mr. Keith the Magic Man,” will performing his magic and ven triloquism reading show, “One World, Many Stories,” at sev eral area libraries this summer. The schedule is as follows: •Maysville Library, June 2, 11 a.m. •Statham Library, June 7, 10:30 a.m. •Banks County Library, June 13, 11:30 a.m. (Banks County Primary School Gym). •Jefferson Library, June 23, 2 p.m. (Jefferson Civic Center). •Madison County Library, July 13, 2 p.m. •Winder Library, July 14, 11 a.m. •Talmo Library, July 14, 2 p.m. Mr. Keith has performed hundreds of reading shows at libraries and elementary schools throughout Georgia. He has been a finalist or a semi finalist in three international magic/ventriloquism competi tions. The stars of his show are his two puppets, “Vem,” the talking/singing Gooney bird and a confused duck named “Chuck.” Each child receives a color ing picture of Mr. Keith with Chuck and Vem as well as a Jumbo Dollar Bill with easy- to-do magic tricks. Mr. Keith and his wife/assistant Melinda live in Watkinsville. At ‘Meadow Garden’ Sunbury Chapter Regent Gail Mosuch stands at “Meadow Garden,” the home of George Walton, one of the Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence. A reception in the garden and tour of the home was held during the Georgia State Conference. The home is owned and maintained by the Georgia State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, and tours are available to the public. 2 nd Annual Defenders of Freedom Ride ^ amvets V Sponsored by AMVETS Post 12 Saturday May 21, 2011 10:00 a.m. Downtown Auburn Charity Fundraiser for AMVETS Post 12 to support the Wounded War Veterans programs and other Veterans Projects. Cost: $20.00 per bike (includes t-shirt for first 100 registered) Pre-Registration is available at www.amvetspostl2ga.com Registration on the day of the ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Auburn City Hall 1369 4th Ave., Auburn, GA 30011 For more information or to become a sponsor, call: 678-227-0580 or visit www.amvetspostl2ga.com We also provide: * Landscape Design & Installation * Hardscapes * Landscape Maintenance * Irrigation Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. www.SoutheasternLandscapeCorp.com Savings on quality annuals, perennials and hanging baskets. • 3 Gallon Maidenhair Grass $5 each • 1 Gallon Assorted Daylilies $2 each • 7 Gallon White star Magnolia $35 each • 15 Gallon White star Magnolia $55 each • Large 18' Leyland Cypress $125 each BUY 3 OR MORE $90 EACH • 4" Cal. Large Willow Oaks, Red Maples and Sawtooth Oaks Your choice $85 each Brown, Black or Red MULCH per scoop