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WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010
THE JACKSON HERALD
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Jackson EMC offering free industrial assessments
JACKSON ELECTRIC
Membership Corporation
(EMC) is offering industri
al members in its 10-county
service area the opportuni
ty to have a comprehensive
energy and water use indus
trial energy assessment, val
ued at $10,000 and up, at no
charge.
Funded in part by the
American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act 2009
(ARRA) in cooperation with
the Georgia Environmental
Finance Authority (GEFA),
the assessments will bring
together the expertise of
the Georgia Institute of
Technology, The University of
Georgia, Georgia Department
of Natural Resources and the
Southeast Energy Efficiency
Alliance to help create a cus
tomized plan for each manu
facturer selected.
“Our cooperative has felt
this recession's impact, and
we know how important ener
gy efficiency and cost reduc
tion is to our members,” said
Jackson EMC director of com
mercial/industrial marketing
Lee Chapman. “Energy and
water are among the largest
manufacturing expenses. The
assessment we're offering will
help industries identify and
determine the best methods
to add value to their operation
by reducing their energy and/
or water consumption.”
Chapman said funds are
limited and a limited num
ber of participants will be
selected to participate.
“The program will get
underway in August, with
an interactive application
form available on our web
site at www.jacksonemc.
com/assessment,” Chapman
said. “Those area indus
tries selected to participate
will receive an assessment
valued at $10,000 or more
absolutely free. Our end goal
is to improve those indus
tries’ profitability, sustain
ability and competitiveness,
which benefits the commu
nity through additional job
creation, increased environ
mental sustainability and an
improved business environ
ment.”
Industries selected will
begin with a pre-assessment,
where information about the
facility, manufacturing pro
cesses, production data, and
energy and water consump
tion is gathered and analyzed.
From that information, ener
gy experts develop potential
energy saving recommenda
tions and a strategy for the
next phase.
An assessment day at the
plant follows, including a
review of a typical day’s man
ufacturing process and opera
tions, plant tour, brainstorm
ing potential energy saving
opportunities, and gathering
data through measurements,
monitoring and diagnostic
testing. At the end of the
day, energy experts and plant
management discuss initial
findings.
Once the assessment is
completed, the manufacturer
will receive a report with a
description of findings, rec
ommendations and estimates
to implement cost reduction
measures. Follow-ups will
help answer questions and
track implementation.
“We know a major road
block to achieving energy
efficiency is the cost of imple
menting those recommenda
tions, so our energy experts
will also assist manufacturers
to determine if any grants or
other financial opportunities
are available that can make
their improvements a real
ity,” Chapman said. “Jackson
EMC has a long history of
encouraging efficient use of
energy resources, and we’re
really pleased to have this
opportunity to help our mem
bers, especially with the eco
nomic pressures we're all fac
ing.”
Companies interested in
having an industrial energy
assessment may visit www.
jacksonemc.com/assessment
to complete an application.
Participants, vendors sought for 5th annual Turtle Trek
FOOD AND DRINK
vendors, individuals and
groups to provide activities
and volunteers are being
sought for the 5th annual
Tree House Turbo Turtle
Trek and Kids' Festival to
be held Saturday, August
14, from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. at Crow's Lake in
Jefferson.
The Tree House, a non
profit accredited Children’s
Advocacy Center serves the
Piedmont Judicial Circuit of
Jackson, Banks and Barrow
counties and has hosted the
Turbo Turtle Trek race at
Crow's Lake since 2006.
This year WNGC 106.1 is
the Official Media Sponsor
and Moby from “Moby
in the Morning” is the
Honorary Chair.
Adoption sales of up to
10,000 rubber turtles are
underway at several area
locations, including the
web at www.thetreehou-
seinc.org. On August 14,
the 10,000 turtles will be
released into Crow's Lake
and the first ones across
the lake will represent the
winners of at least 10 priz
es, including a camcorder,
a gas grill, pizza for a year,
a vacation for a family of
four and $2,500 cash.
Proceeds from the Turtle
Trek will reduce the
impact and occurrence of
child abuse through coun
seling, educating, support,
and nurturing children and
families in Barrow, Banks,
and Jackson counties.
In conjunction with the
race. The Tree House vol
unteers are coordinating a
Kids' Festival with games,
inflatables, temporary tat
toos, activities and safety
awareness. Concession
vendors and nonprofit
organizations, including
churches and schools, are
encouraged to participate.
The registration deadline
is July 30, but registra
tion is on a first come/first
served basis. For regis
tration forms or for more
information, contact Susan
Greene at 770-725-1463 or
Deborah Worley at 706-
387-7416 or email dwor-
ley@mvcbank.com.
Summer reading programs under way across county
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
across the county are hold
ing special events this sum
mer as part of the “Make
a Splash” summer reading
programs. Here is a roundup
of all the planned activities.
MAYSVILLE
•Thursday, July 8, 10
a.m., arts and crafts with
Miss Delana
•Saturday, July 10, 11
a.m., “Doggie Tales”
•Thursday, July 15, 11
a.m., writing workshop with
teen authors Michelle and
Nicole Izmaylov
•Saturday, July 17, 11
a.m., “Doggie Tales”
•Thursday, July 22, 10
a.m., end of summer party,
with awards for top readers
given and reading certifi
cate presented.
Delana Lovell is the
branch manager of the
Maysville Public Library.
Contact the library at 706-
652-2323.
PENDERGRASS
AND TALMO
•Thursday, July 8, 2 p.m.,
story time at the Pendergrass
library.
•Thursday, July 15,2 p.m.,
magic show at the Talmo
library with Magician Keith
Karnok
•Friday, July 23, 2 p.m.,
puppet show with Lee
Bryan, Pendergrass library
•Friday, July 30, 2 p.m.,
end of program party
Renee Martinez is branch
manager of the Pendergrass
library and may be contacted
at 706-693-4450. Joy Ross
is branch manager of the
Talmo library and may be
reached at 706-693-1905.
NICHOLSON
•Thursday, July 8, 2 p.m.
Curious Moon Puppets,
Ocean Shadows Puppet
Show
•Thursday, July 15, 2 p.m.,
party for all goal winners
The summer reading
activities for those in sixth
grade and up include:
•Thursday, July 1, 2 p.m.,
Fourth of July celebration
•Thursday, July 8, 2 p.m.,
“The Science of Water,”
including experiments with
water, making ice cream
•Thursday, July 15, 2 p.m.,
party for all goal winners
Kelli O’Clare is the branch
manager at the Nicholson
library. Contact the library
at 706-757-3577.
COMMERCE
•Thursday, July 8,11 a.m.,
reading club wrap-up
•Wednesday, July 14, 2
to 4 p.m., “Make your own
history” T-shirt day, award
prizes
Miguel Vicente is branch
manager of the Commerce
Public Library. Contact the
library at 706-335-5946.
BRASELTON
•Friday, July 9, at 11:30
a.m.: Ocean Commotion
Cookie Making, at the
Braselton Park.
•Wednesday, July 14, at
10 a.m.: Craft Day, Doodles
the Clown and party, at the
Braselton Library's porch.
The Braselton Park
is located behind West
Jackson Primary School,
near Countryside Antiques
on Harrison Street.
The Braselton Library
is located on Broadway
Avenue (Ga. Hwy. 124) in
downtown. For more infor
mation, call 706-654-1992.
Bev Adkins is branch man
ager.
Submit your social or school news by e-mailing news@mainstreetnews.
com, faxing items to 706-387-5421 or calling 706-367-5986.
Health fair planned at
recreation department
THE JEFFERSON
Recreation Department and
the SilverSneakers Fitness
Program is joining forces to
offer a health fair to older
active adults.
SilverSneakers is the
nation’s leading exercise
program designed exclu
sively for older adults.
SilverSneakers is a com
prehensive program that
addresses the physical,
mental and social needs of
Medicare-eligible members.
SilverSneakers is available
as a no-additional cost ben
efit for several Medicare
Advantage, Medicare
Supplement and group retir
ee plans.
For more informa
tion or to check eligibil
ity for SilverSneakers, go
by the Jefferson Recreation
Department Mondays,
Wednesdays or Fridays
between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
The health fair will be
held on Thursday, Aug. 19,
from 10 a.m. to noon. Tests
will be conducted by the
Athens Regional Medical
Center Health Education
Department. Free tests to be
offered include blood pres
sure and body mass index.
Blood sugar and cholesterol
screens will be offered for
$15 and must be scheduled
in advance with the recre
ation department by Aug.
13. Other health and nutri
tion information will be
offered.
For more information,
call Kay Williams at 706-
367-5116.
New immunizations required
THE JACKSON County
Health Department reminds
parents to be sure their
children have received all
required immunizations
before school starts.
Effective July 1, 2007,
two new vaccines are
required:
•Pneumococcal conju
gate (PCV) - required for
daycare, Head Start and
preschool only.
•Hepatitis A - required
for all children born on or
after Jan. 1, 2006.
Additional doses have
also been added to two
existing vaccine require
ments for all children enter
ing kindergarten or sixth
grade and new entrants
(children of any age enter
ing Georgia schools for
the first time or returning
to Georgia schools after
being out of the system for
a year or more):
•measles, mumps and
rubella (MMR) - second
dose required, or mea
sles vaccine (two doses),
mumps vaccine (two doses)
and rubella vaccine (one
dose) or serologic proof of
immunity.
•Varicella (chickenpox)
- second dose required, or
healthcare provider docu
mentation of disease his
tory or serologic proof of
immunity.
The Jackson County
Health Department will
offer special “Back-to-
School” clinics July 19
and July 20. These walk-in
clinics will see clients on
a first-come, first-served
basis. There are two clinic
locations: the Commerce
Health Clinic at 623 South
Elm Street, Commerce;
and the Jefferson Health
Clinic, 341 General
Jackson Drive, Jefferson.
The following is a com
plete list of immunizations
that are required for school
enrollment:
•Diptheria, tetanus and
pertussis (DTAP): four to
five doses.
•Hepatitis B: three
doses.
•Polio: three to four
doses.
•Measles, mumps and
rubella (MMR): two
doses.
•Varicella (chickenpox):
two doses.
•Haemophilus influenza
type B (Hib): three to four
doses; for daycare and pre
school only.
•Pneumococcal conju
gate (PCV): for daycare,
Head Start and preschool
only.
•Hepatitis A: for all chil
dren born on or after Jan.
1, 2006.
Children can receive up
to five vaccines per visit.
Dosage requirements vary
by age.
The Health Department
also offers hearing, vision
and dental screenings
(Form 3300) required by
schools, as well as immu
nizations and Certificate
3231.
Before traveling to the
Health Department, parents
are asked to obtain immu
nization records from the
child's pediatrician. If the
records are not in English,
parents are asked to have
them translated.
Data entry fees will
apply if the information
has not been entered into
the Georgia Registry of
Immunization Transactions
and Services. Payment
methods accepted include:
Medicaid, Peachcare, cash,
debit and credit. Insurance
will not be filed by the
Health Department.
For more information,
contact the Commerce
clinic at 706-335-3895 or
the Jefferson clinic at 706-
367-5204.
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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
Rabies Control Rules and
Regulations of Jackson County
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Jackson
County Board of Health under O.C.G.A. Title 31,
Chapter 19, the Jackson County Board of Health is
considering revising the Rules and Regulations for
Rabies Control and is recommending that the Jackson
County Commission adopt them as a local ordinance. A
copy of this proposal can be viewed at the local
environmental health department during normal
business hours.
The Jackson County Board of Health solicits your
comments for this action. Comments can be made
either in writing and mailed to the Jackson County
Health Department to be received prior to the public
hearing date, or orally at the public hearing before a
Hearing Officer 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. on August 4,
2010, in the Jackson County Health Department
conference room, Commerce, Georgia 30529.
All comments received will be presented to the Board
at its regular meeting. This notice is issued pursuant
to the Jackson County Board By-Laws.
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