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8A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com
Wednesday, November 7,2018
Rotary Club supports Backpack Buddies
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The Rotary Club of Dawson County worked hard during the month of
September to collect peanut butter and donations for Backpack Buddies, an
organization that on a regular basis provides a discreet backpack full of non-
perishable food items to students in need in Dawson County. On Oct. 4 the
club presented Backpack Buddies with a check for $1,600.The money the club
donated should be able to keep the program fully funded for six months.
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events for the public. Groups may
submit notices by fax at (706) 265-
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sonnews.com.
Dawson County Schools present
Dawson Family Night on Thursday,
Nov. 8. The event will be held from
6-7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts
Center. Bob Kittell, an internationally
renowned speaker, will present a mes
sage on Authentic Connection and
Deep Listening for parents and guard
ians to learn how happiness and suc
cess can be achieved despite life’s dis
appointments, setbacks and adversi
ties. Special music will be provided by
the Dawson County Middle School
chorus. Childcare will be provided.
The school with the highest attendance
percentage will earn a $500 grant. For
more information contact Dr. Janice
Darnell at jmdarnell@dawson.kl2.ga.
us or (706) 216-3246. The PAC is
located at 1665 Perimeter Road in
Dawsonville.
Keep Dawson County Beautiful pres
ents Tire Amnesty Day from 7 a.m. to
5 p.m. Nov. 10 at Dawson County
Waste and Recycling Center (Transfer
Station), located at 946 Burt Creek
Road. Maximum of 10 standard car/
pickup tires per load. No commercial
vehicle tires accepted: heavy duty/bob
cat tires, semi-truck, tractor trailer or
agricultural tires will not be accepted.
Free to Dawson County residents
only- No tire companies please. No
tires will be accepted with mud, dirt,
debris or rims attached.
Everyone is invited to No One
Alone’s annual Chili Cook-Off from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10 at St. Luke’s
Catholic Church in Dahlonega. The
all-you-can-eat chili lunch that
includes chili and all the fixings plus
corn bread, a drink and banana pud
ding. Admission is $10 for adults and
$5 for kids 12 and under. Kids five and
under eat free and families pay a maxi
mum of $25. Veterans eat half price.
For more information call (706) 867-
0618. Proceeds benefit No One Alone
and help victims of domestic abuse.
American Legion Post 247 will be
holding a flag retirement ceremony at
10 a.m. Nov. 10 at Veterans Memorial
Park in Dawsonville. If you have any
old, unusable flags to be disposed of,
please bring them for a dignified dis
posal. Boy Scout Troop 422 will also
assist in the program. It is also recom
mended that you bring a chair. Lor
more information contact Charles
Wolski at (706) 216-5543.
Adults $10 I Kids 12 & under $5
Kids 5 & under FREE I Family Max $25
VETERANS HALF mMEB
Proceeds Benefit No One Alone
Contestants
Compete in NOA’s Chili Cook-Off as a(n)
Amateur I Professional I Vegetarian
THERE’S NO ENTRY FEE
For More Info, call 706-372-4260 IVI dffc
or visit www.noonealone.org/chili ®
No One Alone
CONTESTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS
• Each entrant should provide at least three gallons of chili with appropriate toppings such as crackers, chips,
sour cream, or cheese. Please bring your serving container(s) and serving spoon. (Suggested amount is not
a requirement, but a recommendation so you can compete by providing the number of servings as other
contestants will be making available.)
• Entries should be brought to the cook-off pre-cooked between 9:30 am and 10:00 am
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE STORED & SERVED AT APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES.
Contestants are encouraged to keep food covered and at a serving temperature of 140 degrees.
• Each contestant should bring a heating source to keep food warm - preferably crock pots and a heavy duty/
outdoor extension cord. No grills or flammable heating sources are allowed.
• All ingredients must be stored in proper sanitary containers at all times.
• Anyone serving food must wear sanitary gloves at all times. Gloves will be provided.
• Hand sanitizer will be provided.
• Please make the event festive by decorating your space.
• Tables will be provided (guaranteed) for pre-registered contestants.
• Tasting supplies (cups, spoons, & napkins,) will be provided for participants.
The Chili Cook-Off is not sanctioned. NOA will not be responsible for damages, injuries, etc. resulting from
participation or attendance at this event. This event is for cooks wanting to have fun and compete in a
good natured family-friendly atmosphere.
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