Newspaper Page Text
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2009
THE JACKSON HERALD
PAGE 3C
AT LIONS CLUB MEETING
Posing with llamas at a recent Jefferson Lions Club meeting are (L-R) Lions Club
secretary Teddie Lohmeier, Jackson County 4-H Love of Llamas Club members
Caroline Flynn, Madison Prchal, Hali Sauls and Jackson County 4-H volunteer and
Chelian Farm co-owner Kim Kyst. In the background are members of the Jefferson
Lions Club.
RAISING FUNDS FOR HOSPITAL
Some 70 Harley Davidson motorcycles were at the BJC Healthcare Foundation’s
first annual Motorcycle Ride to raise funds in support of BJC Medical Center.
BJC Bike Ride raises money for foundation
Llama program held for
AT THE most recent
Jefferson Lions Club meeting,
the evening’s program featured
an informative and entertain
ing presentation by three mem
bers of the Jackson County 4-H
Love of Llamas Club. Jackson
County 4-H volunteer, Kim
Kyst, and three young 4-H
members brought five llamas
to the city’s club house. There,
under the watchful eyes of the
4-H handler-trainers. Lions Club
members were able to observe
the animals up close, to touch
and pet the friendly beasts, and
to interact with them.
In their presentations the
young ladies of the 4-H Club,
noted that llamas are extremely
valuable stock in the high Andes
of South America. There, on
trails and rudimentary roads that
often require extreme surefoot
edness, they are nearly indis
pensable for hauling materials.
They are also highly valued for
their coats, which are used for
making rugs, felt and rope. Even
their manure, which resembles
rabbit pellets, is carefully col
lected and used as a fertilizer.
In the U.S. today, principal uses
for llamas include serving as
reliable pack animals for hikers
and as caddies on golf courses.
Also, as in South Africa, selected
parts of llama coats are used in
the manufacture of textiles, and
their manure is particularly use
ful as a rich fertilizer. Because
llamas are extremely smart and
PRESENT PROGRAM
Jackson County 4-H Love of Llamas Club members
Caroline Flynn (center) Madison Prchal (L) and Hali
Sauls (R) present an information program on llamas at
a recent meeting of the Jefferson Lions Club.
STEPHENS TALKS ABOUT TRAINING TROOPS
Lt. Wendell Stephens (right) — Georgia Public Affairs
Officer at the Navy Supply Corps School — recently
spoke at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Jefferson. Lt.
Stephens, who lives in Jefferson, spent a tour of duty in
Afghanistan training the Afghan Army how to supply their
troops. He told the club that the American Armed Forces
will never leave Afghanistan and Iraq and will always have
bases there as they do now in Korea and South East Asia
after war has ended. He is shown with Sam McDuffie.
Now Open
DOWNTOWN CLEANERS
90 Sycamore Street • Jefferson, GA
706-367-0077
LOWEST PRICES IN TOWN
Men’s Shirt Laundry/Starch
$1.49
Men/Women Pant with Starch
$3.75
10% Off
On Dry Cleaning
Order Of $15 Or More
Expires 9/15/09
These days,
every penny counts.
I can help you save up to 23% on car insurance. Call me first.
Frugality is back. But it's not all bad. Some of us are actually enjoying
the hunt for new ways to save. Here’s one: drive safely. You can save
up to 23%. And that’s just for starters. Call me first to get the discounts
you deserve.
Joel A. Harbin, CIC
(706) 387-5030
38 Sycamore Street
Jefferson
JoelHarbin@allstate.com
(@)
Allstate
Discounts are subject to terms, conditions and availability Actual savings will vary Allstate Fire and Casualty
Insurance Company. Northbrook. IL (c : 2009 Allstate Insurance Company
Lions Club
readily become socialized with
humans, they make excellent
pets. They also are used as ther
apy animals, and are shown and
demonstrated at schools and in
competitions.
On July 27, from 10 a.m.
until noon, a new member ori
entation tour will be held at
Chelian Farm. For reservations,
contact Kim Kyst at 706-387-
7506 or kim@kyst.org.
SOME 70 Harley Davidson motorcycles were
at the BJC Healthcare Foundation’s first annual
Motorcycle Ride to raise funds in support of BJC
Medical Center.
The morning began with riders arriving on the
BJC grounds around 9 a.m. Kickstands were up and
riders were off by 10 a.m, following a police escort
on a 44-mile loop through the towns of Jefferson,
Maysville, Homer and finally arriving back to the
BJC parking lot by 11 a.m.
Riders and friends were met by the smell of hot
dogs and hamburgers being cooked by the welcom
ing team of event volunteers. The bike ride brought
in approximately 400 to 500 people, where vari
ous community business and individual sponsors
donated money for T-shirts, items for door prizes,
bake sale items, concession stand, tattooing for the
kids, as well as raffle items.
“The general camaraderie and morale of the team
consisting of BJC staff as well as community vol
unteers was excellent, as all enjoyed the fun and sun
of the beautiful day,” organizers state. “Although
thousands of dollars were generated for the hospital
foundation, another important objective of the ride
was to raise awareness of the importance of the
hospital, nursing home and wellness center for the
citizens of Banks and Jackson counties. Hospital
employees continue to work toward improving
patient satisfaction at the facility, and anticipate that
the funds raised will assist in their efforts.”
HOMETOWN
COMMUNITY
BANK
Faces you know...
People you trust.
Interested in a
Race into Hometown Community Bank
and check out our Savings, Checking, Money Market
and CDs. * Customers who open any two accounts will
have a personal autographed picture taken with
Bill HIJiott at a later date. **Register to win
one days interest on $3,000,000.00*
Main Office Traditions Walk Branch
6700 Hwy. 53 55 Freedom Pkwy. f Suite 101
Braselton Hwy. 124 Hoschton
706-654’3199 706-654-0095
www.HometownCB.com fdic m.