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Page 6 - The Wiregrass Farmer, October 22, 2008 Society c New Arrivals ) Analee Grace Gorday The proud parents Bert & Mica Gorday, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Analee Grace Gorday. She was born at Tift Regional Medical Center on Sept. 4, 2008 at 11:18 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs 3.3 oz. and was 19 1/2 in. long. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Diane Gorday and the late George Gorday and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Byrd. Christmas Parade & Open House The annual Christmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. Line up at 5 at Civic Center Christmas. Downtown Merchant’s Open House to follow. The theme this year is Home for the Holidays. For more information or a parade application, call the Chamber at 567-9696. YOUR ITEMS FOR SALE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS. Call Robin at 567-3655 to find out how easy it is to sell your unwanted items. QUICK CASH! Strickland in cancer walk Jennifer Strickland will again participate in the Susan G. Komen three day walk for breast cancer research. The walk will begin October 24th in Atlanta. Jennifer raised twenty five hun dred dollars this year to qualify for the event. Last year the walk generated over 6 million dollars for breast cancer research. Jennifer is dedicating her walk to her mother, Sandy Lumpkin, her aunt Vicki Tunnel of Phoenix Arizona, and her great aunt Daisy Tison of Ashburn, all breast cancer survivors. Jennifer is married to Brian Gregory and they have two children, Erin, four years old, and James David who is two. They currently live in Atlanta. What to do about poison ivy The phrase “leaves of three, let it be” helps people identify and avoid poison ivy. This woody vine creeps across the ground and often climbs, sometimes growing branches that look like part of a tree. Thick, older vines appear hairy because they have lots of aerial roots. An oil called urushiol is responsible for the rash that results from touching any part of the plant, regardless of the time of year. Smoke from burning poison ivy is also potent, potentially causing lung inflammation in those who breathe it. Urushiol can even spread to your skin by petting a cat or dog that has been in poison ivy or touching contaminated shoes or clothing. The chemical can persist for months and even years. In case of skin contact, immediately wash with rubbing alco hol or soap and cold water. Skin absorbs the oil in about 15 min utes. Don't use hot water - it can open your pores, allowing urush iol to penetrate more readily. Allergic rashes can develop within hours or a few days, but blister fluids do not spread poison ivy to other areas. As much as you may fear getting poison ivy, don’t be too quick to get rid of this plant in your yard. Many gamebirds, song birds and mammals eat poison ivy berries, which ripen in the fall and persist into the winter, when other foods are scarce. Besides, leaving poison ivy alone seems like the best way to avoid getting it. Old cemetery being restored I am restoring an old cemetery dating back to the 1880's and would very much like to talk with anyone who may have relatives buried there. It's the old Orange Community Cemetery, east of Canton, GA. Some of the surnames on the graves are White, Welsh, Smithwick, Lathem, Turner, Meaders, Hester and Gibbs. You can contact me at 770-720-1463 or write to me: Fonda Oliver, 230 Westview Street, Canton, GA 30114. New & Used Carts E-Z Go, Club Car, Star Parts • Service • Sales Carts starting at $1,500 Utility trailers • Custom wheels • Lift kits • Paint CUSTOM CARTS PLUS 172 Dewey McGlamry Road - Fitzgerald 229-423-0800 or (cell) 912-381-1796 Club Car We Can Customize Your Cart!. AUCTION Sal., Nov. 15,2008 • 10:00 A.M. Royal Road Lanier County (Lakeland), Georgia 473± ACRES 10 Tracts to sell divided or as whole *276± AC. Cultivated Land w/lrrigation System ‘16+ Ac. Pasture *181± Timber Land •Good farm land / home sites •Excellent Investment Opportunity!! Directions: From Lakeland travel GA Hwy. 37 West (Ray City Hwy.) 4 miles; turn right onto Royal Rd. and travel 3 miles to prop erty on left. Watch for auction signs. 10% b.p. Terms: 20% deposit day of sale with balance due in cash at dosing within 30 days. Insp.: drive by at anytime. Call or visit our website for more information. Zenith Auction & Realty, Inc. Donald Patten, CM, wim kEL/mi P. 0. Box 98. Lakeland. GA 3I635 229482-2116 •«raenithauctions.com November 4,2008 12:00 Noon UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center Grieving Through the Holidays A Story of Strength featuring guest speaker Vickie Merritt You are not alone: The holidays can be a difficult time, whether you have suffered a recent loss, or experienced one in the past. Come listen to Vickie Merritt, as she presents her own personal story of strength during the holiday season. Follow her through her loved one’s battle with cancer during the holidays, and how she dealt with his loss. She will share what helps her cope best during the holiday season. Seating is limited, please Call 229.353.6318 to register, or visit the calendar of events at www.tiftregional.com HOSPICE OF TIFT AREA Tift Regional MEDICAL CENTER Community Spirit Please join the South Georgia Banking Company's Prime Timers Club for a special presentation by spine specialist Edward Heilman, M.D. on Tuesday, October 28, 2:00 p.m. Turner County Civic Center 354 Lamar Street, Ashburn FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Registration not required Dr. Heilman is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with Georgia Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Clinic. He will discuss the latest advancements in spine care. Sponsored by: South Georgia Banking Company of Ashburn and HealthPlus-Ashburn For more information, please call 567-9686 1 Kayla Marie Wise and Travis Aaron Yawn Wise to wed Yawn Mr. and Mrs. James Wise announce the engagement of their daughter Kayla Marie, to Travis Aaron Yawn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yawn of Cordele. The bride-to-be is the grandaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Layfield of Ashburn and Mrs. Shirley Wise of Ashburn and the late Lamar Wise. Miss Wise attends Georgia Southwestern State University as an undergraduate student working on achieving a Bachelor of Science in Education. The future bridegroom is the grandson of Mrs. Louise Yawn of Glenwood and the late Mr. James Yawn and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry and Norma Roth of Eastman. Mr Yawn, a graduate of Crisp County High School, is employed with the City of Cordele. All friends and relatives are invited to attend the wedding which will take place December 20 at six o'clock in the evening at Bethel Baptist Church in Sycamore. c Birthdays ) Oliver first Tyler James (TJ) Oliver, son of Gary & Melissa Oliver of Rebecca celebrated his first birthday on Saturday Oct. 18th. TJ is the grandson of Marty & Jeanne Morris of Irwinville and JR & Benita Oliver of Inaha. Pictured above, TJ is wear ing a blue & white checked long all with balloons and a birthday cake smocked on the front. His party was held at the Rebecca Community Center from 3:00-4:30 pm.. The party theme was barn yard animals. TJ wore khaki John Deere overalls with green and yellow suspenders. He had on a matching John Deere shirt and boots. As family and friends arrived, they signed the inside cover of a Dr. Seuss “Happy Birthday to You” book. The book starts TJ’s birthday book collection and each year a new book will be added. A “time capsule” was avail able for guests to put memen toes in. The capsule was sealed after the party and is not to be opened until TJ’s 16th birthday. The specialty birthday cake SUBSCRIBE TO THE WIREGRASS 567-3655 for details TJ Oliver was a tiered barnyard animal cake. TJ’s smash cake was a John Deere tractor and he thor oughly enjoyed it. A DVD cataloging TJ’s first year of life was played throughout the party for guest’s enjoyment. The pictures were set to the following music: “Let them be Little” by Lonestar, “Find your Wings” by Mark Harris, and “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts. A variety of food was served in various wooden bowls and trays. Some of the hand carved serving dishes belonged to TJ’s grandparents and great grandparents. The party concluded with prayer lead by Harold Shivers and a balloon release outside of the community center. After 50 Years of Service f PcailiKt is celebrating her retirement Please join us for a reception in her honor October 28, 2008 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - drop in J&fc PHOEBE IP FAMILY MEDICINE ASHBURN 354 East Washington Street
