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Newspaper Page TextPage A2 Lake Oconee News Friday, January 22, 2016 MORGAN COUNTY Pastors from across the community gather for a photo after Monday night's Morgan County NAACP MLK Holiday Religious Program. Pastor L. T. Crawford, Greene County NAACP Branch President, preached the message during the Morgan County NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Religious Program on Monday, Jan. 18 at Thankful Baptist Church in Madison. Community celebrates MLK legacy Community members gathered at the Source of Light Ministry building for the NAACP MLK Day Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 18. DEAR MOTHER NATURE Call today for a free estimate and to take advantage of our SPECIAL FINANCING! GREENSBORO • LAKE OCONEE www.JordanAirlnc.com JORDANA/R QUALITY AIR & HEAT and Energy Solutions Story and Photos by Leila Scoggins leila@lakeoconeenews.us T his year the Morgan County branch of the NAACP celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with two events - a breakfast program and a religious program. The day kicked off bright and early at the Source of Light Ministry building on Highway 441 in Madison. Guests were treated to breakfast and fellowship before the program began. NAACP member Mr. Bennie V. Williams served as the Master of Ceremo nies for the program. Dr. Bill Shade, Source of Light Ministries Former Director, welcomed those in atten dance to the event. Williams then led the group in a congregation al song, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Morgan County Youth Council and NAACP Member Mr. Terry Lemon, Jr. brought greetings from national, state, regional and local leaders of the NAACP. Mayor Fred Perriman spoke briefly as well. “The city of Madison always looks forward to this presentation each year that the NAACP puts it on, we look forward to breakfast that they serve us to let us know that they are a big part of this great communi ty,” said Perriman. “As we look at Dr. King, as we celebrate his legacy of what he has done we can look around here at our own city to see what strives have been made, contributions have been done, and how we stand as a city and I truly say that Madison stands on the mount of promise across the nation, across the country across the world.” The Mayor went on to point to having an African American Chairman of the County Commissioners, he spoke about the great school system and how Dr. King’s legacy is still living on in the Madison area. Morgan County Board of Commissioners Chairman Donald Harris then ad dressed the room. Mr. Kendrick Simmons, Morgan County NAACP First Vice President, ac knowledged the various elected officials and school principals. Reverend Bobby Patman led the prayer and Mrs. Laura W. Butler First Lady Emeritus, Georgia State Conference Morgan County Branch President introduced the speaker, Morgan County Com missioner Ellen Warren, and then pointed out the NAACP members that were present. Warren’s speech began by acknowledging that Harris was chosen as Chairman of the commissioners making him the first African American to hold that role in the county. Warren made note of how that fact went almost unnoticed other than the fact that he was chosen, but said that maybe we are becoming more color blind and looking more at char acter than their skin color. However, she continued by saying that maybe we are putting prejudice on other groups of people. Tolerance, diversity, ac ceptance are nice words that are hard to put into practice but they are the ideals that brought many nationalities to this country who have brought this nation to be the most enviable on Earth to deny them is to deny the principals on which this country was founded,” said Warren. She continued by pointing to the good things that have happened in the county and the things that the country is struggling with. She en couraged people to volun teer, participate and mostly to vote. She then asked that they teach their children compassion, goodwill and optimism saying that the American dream is not dead. Warren asked that they acknowledge the other Civil Rights leaders and to remember what they went through. Shelia Tolbert, Morgan County NAACP, gave announcements and Bobby Patman gave the benediction. On Monday evening, the Morgan County branch of the NAACP hosted a second event, a religious program at Thankful Baptist Church. Rev. Aaron Carter was the Master of Ceremony for the evening event. The Thankful Baptist Choir, Mrs. Veverly Biggs and Mrs. Sylvia Wilson provided the music for the evening. A welcome was given by Deacon Pledger Browning, Rev. Bobby Patman read the scripture, Rev. Angela Simmons said the prayer, Mr. Glenn Tolbert, Jr. brought greetings, and Mayor Fred Perriman spoke and Laura W. Butler recognized the guests. Deacon Kendrick Simmons gave an offertory prayer, Deacon James Edwards gave a membership appeal and Rev. Patman gave the benediction. The service featured speaker Pastor L. T. Crawford, President of the Greene County Branch of the NAACP. Crawford spoke out of Exodus 23, where he talked about de liverance. ROTARY UPER FLE ROTARY Club of Greene and Putnam Counties #219 a $300 Gift Certificate donated by Lamai Ban Thai Kitchen Rotary Club is Happy to Announce the January 14 th Winner January 7 th Winner Eloise Hopkins January 21 st PRIZE * Two Tickets to OPAS Shows on 3/16,5/17 Date: Item - Advertiser (Value): Date: Item - Advertiser (Value): Date: Item - Advertiser (Value): 7-Jan Fresh Flower Arrangement-of-the-Month for 12 months Z. Grant ($600) 5-May **SUPER WEEK** Kayak - Bulldog Marine ($300) PLUS Shopping Spree - Crowe Marine ($300) 8-Sep Bose Noise Canceling Headphones - Advanced Audiology ($300) 14-Jan Gift Certificate - Lamai Ban Thai Restaurant ($300) 12-May Round of Golf for Four - Harbor Club ($550) 15-Sep **SUPER WEEK** Wine Gift Basket - Classic Wines ($300) PLUS Gift Certificate - Pounders Market ($300) 21-Jan ** SUPER WEEK** Two tickets to OPAS shows on 3/16,5/17, & 7/2 ($360) PLUS Gift Certificate to Da Corrado Ristorante ($300) 19-May Catered Party for up to 30 people PLUS Entertainment - Sissions BBQ/Ronnie Pittman ($1,000) 22-Sep Gift Certificate for Framing or Artwork - Frames on Main ($300) 28-Jan 9-1OMM Pearl Set - Greensboro Jewelers ($375) 26-May Wool Rug Cleaning (up to 9x12) - Oconee Cleaning Company ($325) 29-Sep Apple iPad Mini 2 - Jay V. Dell, P.C. Attorney at Law ($320) 4-Feb Catered Party for up to 30 people PLUS Entertainment - GA Butts/Tim Cadiere Band ($1,000) 2-Jun Radar Paddleboard- Singleton Marine ($800) 6-Oct Photo Session - Pitter Productions Photography ($800) 11-Feb 48” Sharp Aquos Full HD LED TV - Netplicity ($450) 9-Jun Aerial Drone with Camera—BankSouth ($300) 13-Oct 48” HD TV - Piedmont Financial ($400) 18-Feb Shopping Spree - The Clothing Depot ($300) 16-Jun Yeti Cooler - Micki Tanner-Baird, Realtor ($300) 20-Oct Gift Certificate - Jimmy Britt Chevrolet, Buick, GMC ($300) 28-Feb Olive Oil + Balsamic Vinegar Pairing monthly for 12 months - Plantation Olive Oil ($325) 23-Jun GoPro Camera - Artisan Builders ($300) 27-Oct Gift Certificate - Pickle Barrel Restaurant ($300) 3-Mar LARGE Big Green Egg, Nest, & Handler - Spa + Patio Center of Lake Oconee ($1,250) 30-Jun Gift Certificate - Oconee Fast Lube ($300) 3-Nov Yeti Tundra 50 Cooler - The Corry House in Union Point ($400) 10-Mar Shopping Spree - The Oconee Cellar ($300) 7-Jul Window or Pressure Washing - Window Wizards ($350) 10-Nov Bissell “Soniclean’ Soft Carpet Vacuum - Dalton Carpet One ($379) 17-Mar GoPro Camera - Chris Jackson Allstate Insurance Agent ($300) 14-Jul **SUPER WEEK** Metabolism Reset Package - Pathways to Healing ($400) PLUS One Year Membership - Max Fitness ($500) 17-Nov Shopping Spree - Genuine Georgia ($300) 24-Mar Yeti Cooler - Cardiology Care Clinic of Lake Oconee ($300) 21-Jul Apple iPad - Mindy Chandler/On Q Financial ($400) 24-Nov **SUPER WEEK** Gift Certificate - Main Street Furniture ($300) PLUS Gift Certificate - Lights of Oconee ($300) 31-Mar Patio Furniture Set - Pike Nursery ($800) 28-Jul Fitbit + Two One-Hour Massages Rehab and Performance Center ($300) 1-Dec Gift Certificate - Aurum Jewelry ($300) 7-Apr Gift Certificate - Bone Island Grillhouse Restaurant ($300) 4-Aug Round of Golf for Four + $100 Gift Certificate - Reynolds Plantation ($1,080) 8-Dec Lunch for Two and Two Massages - The Ritz Carlton Lodge ($400) 14-Apr Shopping Spree - Hidden Treasures Furniture ($300) 11-Aug Family Photo Session - Leigh Lofgren Photography ($300) 15-Dec 50” LED Smart TV - Dr. Michael Miller and Lake Oconee Center for Dental Health ($750) 21-Apr One Year of Preventive Dentistry - Lake Oconee Dentistry ($495) 18-Aug Ruger 10/22 Hunting Rifle w/Scope + One Estate Planning Consultation - Frier and Oulsnam, P.C. ($500) 22-Dec Gift Certificate for Tires or Service - Greensboro Tire ($500) 28-Apr Round-trip Transportation to Atlanta Airport (Tip not included) - Lakeside Travel & Limo ($300) 25-Aug Countertop Appliance - Askew Appliance ($300) 29-Dec GoPro Camera - O’Neal & Associates, PC, CPAs ($400) 1-Sep Gift Certificate - Zapiens Salon ($300)