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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021
BARROW NEWS-JOURNAL
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Photo courtesy of Kevin Meyers
RIBBON-CUTTING HELD FOR NEW YMCA PLAYGROUND
The Barrow County Chamber of Commerce and other local officials held a rib
bon-cutting ceremony Sept. 28 for the new community playground at the Brad
Akins YMCA in Winder.
Barrow Preservation Society
to host cemetery tours Sat.
The Barrow Preservation Society will
hold “Spirits of Education” cemetery
tours at 6, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45 and 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 9, at Rose Hill Cemetery,
205 West Candler Sr., Winder.
At each grave site, there will be an ac
tor in period clothing telling old stories
and portraying the spirits of the people
that have been buried there long ago, or
ganizers said.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a
flashlight and comfortable walking
shoes, organizers said.
Tickets are available to purchase for
$5 advanced purchase at Hill’s Ace
Hardware, via PayPal http://paypal.me/
preservebarrow , or $10 on site the day
of the tour.
Please specify what time you prefer,
organizers said.
Food Bank of NEGA launches
SNAP outreach program
The Food Bank of Northeast Geor
gia launched a Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach
Program on September 1. This program
provides SNAP application assistance to
low-income families applying for bene
fits and increase awareness of the SNAP
Program.
“When you are around the table for
dinner with your family, there is a criti
cal and distinct difference between what
is not enough food, and what is enough,”
said Food Bank CEO, Erin Barger. “For
many, SNAP benefits provide the tip
ping point toward being able to provide
adequate nutrition for their children
and families. Simply, it gives them just
enough, and opportunity to secure more
nutritious food. For this reason, we are
thrilled to launch our SNAP Outreach
program as part of our strategy to end
food insecurity in Northeast Georgia.”
SNAP is a federal nutrition program
from the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA). The program pro
vides eligible families and individuals
the ability to purchase food using an
Electronic Balance Transfer (EBT) card,
that works like a debit card, at retailers
accepting EBT. This program was pre
viously called and is often still referred
to as The Georgia Food Stamp Program.
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia is
the first organization in their service area
to be approved to fully enroll participants
in the program.
Northeast Georgia has a SNAP gap of
$17.5 million, which means hundreds
of people in our community are eligible
for SNAP but are not currently enrolled.
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia is
aiming to close this gap with the launch
of this new program. Criteria for possi
bly qualifying for the SNAP Program
include working part-time, working for
minimum wage, being unemployed, re
ceiving other public assistance, being el
derly. being disabled or being homeless.
For SNAP assistance, contact SNAP@
foodbanknega.org. For more informa
tion about SNAP and other ways to help
end hunger in Northeast Georgia contact
the Food Bank at 706-354-8191 or visit
www.foodbanknega.org
Events planned at local libraries
The following upcoming events are
planned at the Auburn, Statham and
Winder public libraries over the next
week. The libraries will be closed
Monday, Oct. 11, for Columbus Day.
AUBURN
•The Day Esteban Came to the Li
brary — 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct.
8. Esteban the Magnificent, the crayon
formerly known as Pea Green, will be
dropping by the library for story time,
crafts, and colorful fun. Based on the
characters from “The Day the Crayons
Came Home” by Drew Daywalt.
•Adult Craft Night — 5-6 p.m. Tues
day, Oct. 12. Held the second Tuesday
of every month.
•Lap Sit Story Time — 11 a.m. to
noon Wednesday, Oct. 13. Designed
for ages birth to 2, children are intro
duced to board books and sensory toys
as well as rhymes and songs. Held ev
ery Wednesday.
The library is located at 24 5th St. Its
hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays
through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat
urdays and closed Sundays.
For more information, call the li
brary at 770-513-2925.
STATHAM
•Movie Matinee — 1-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 7. Bring your pillow,
blanket and drink and for a kids’ mov
ie matinee. Popcorn will be supplied.
•Crafty Kids — 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 9. Held the second Sat
urday of every month. Ages 5 and up
with a caregiver.
•Fall Gardening Talk — 2-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 12. Come join local gar
dener Delia Buxton for an afternoon of
fall gardening discussion.
•Ready to Read Pre-K Story Time —
10:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13.
The library is a passport acceptance
facility where people can apply for a
passport.
Patrons also have the opportunity to
get free tickets to the Atlanta Zoo, the
Carlos Museum, Bremen Museum, the
Chattahoochee Nature Center and the
Go Fish Center.
The library is located at 1928 Rail
road St. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturdays and closed Sundays.
For more information, call the li
brary at 770-725-4785.
WINDER
•Ready to Read Story Time — 10:30-
11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. Stories,
songs, finger-plays and movement.
Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Siblings are
welcome. This week’s session will fo
cus on crayons.
•Saturday Movie Matinee —
1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. A cray
on-themed movie. All ages with a
caregiver. “In this delightful, fami
ly-oriented adventure, every night, a
box of crayons comes to life and strive
to protect their magical home-world
from evil doers and all those who
would stomp out color and creativity,”
organizers said. “See posters in the li
brary or contact us for the title.”
•Fall Celebration Crafts — all day
Tuesday, Oct. 12. “Stop in a make a
leaf wreath and leave a leaf telling us
what you love about the library,” or
ganizers said. All ages, while supplies
last.
•Lap Sit Story Time — 10:30-
11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12. Stories,
songs, finger plays and movement.
Ages birth to 2 with a caregiver. Sib
lings are welcome.
The library is located at 189 Bell-
view St. Its hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat
urdays and closed Sundays.
For more information, call the li
brary at 770-867-2762.
Submitted photo
BASA ELECTS STUDENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy has announced its recently-elected Student
Council leadership after the leaders were voted on by their peers. The council works
to put on events across the school, including planning and implement spirit weeks,
as well as actively helping the school’s faculty improve the school atmosphere.
Elected officers include: Andrew Wooten, student body president; Stephen Casey,
student body vice-president; Sadie Bagley and Elaina Lee, junior class co-presi
dents; Anna Claire Kirkpatrick, sophomore class president; Jolie Fagan, sophomore
class vice-president; Selah Moore (not pictured), freshman class president; and Lily
Roughton, freshman class vice-president.
Submitted photo
GOLF CART DONATED TO BASA
FOR SCHOOL NURSE, RESOURCE OFFICER
In a recent collaboration with Barrow County School System “Partners in Educa
tion” Bank OZK and Clover, Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy received a golf cart.
“We are lucky to have a wide-open campus, but this can sometimes present chal
lenges to our administrative staff as they try to go from one end to another quickly,”
school officials said. “This also allows our school nurse and SRO to traverse our
campus more quickly, ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. Our new
golf cart makes all the difference! Thank you, Bank OZK and Clover!”
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