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THE JACKSON HERALD
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2010
Dishing it out
Free clinical breast exams offered for women 50-plus Sat.
L AST week
end as my
mother and
I strolled through an
estate sale, something
caught her eye — a
pretty set of dishes dis
played in a china cabi
net. I commented that I
actually own a set iden
tical to the ones that she
was admiring. Because
I have so many different sets of
dishes, she never noticed them in
my house.
Are you one of those indi
viduals who adores or even col
lects dishes or glass wear? Like
shoes, dishes seem to be one of
those items that most ladies are
drawn to. Maybe it is due to
the fact that there is such a wide
variety to choose from.
I have to admit that I am just
as guilty as the rest. I own a
large collection of place settings
with various patterns. When you
consider that most of my dishes
accommodate eight to 12 people,
that is a lot of dinner plates,
salad plates, and bowls to store,
not to mention serving pieces.
However, I’m not one to let my
dishes just sit idle in the cabinet.
Some people receive expen
sive china when they marry and
never even use it. It stays packed
away in boxes or is displayed in
sherri
Stephens
fine
a cabinet for future
use, like for when the
kids are grown.
I make it a point to
enjoy all of my dishes,
even the pricey ones!
The children and I
sometimes have an
afternoon snack such
as cheese and crack
ers or even popcorn
or pretzels served on
china. They feel special
knowing that I trust them with
the delicate dinnerware. After all,
they are going to inherit it one
day so I might as well enjoy it
with them.
Depending on what I serve for
a meal also determines which
dinnerware it will be served on.
I know it sounds silly, but I have
always heard that you can make
even the simplest or dullest foods
look more appealing by the way
you present it. Being the cook
that I am, I need all of the help
that I can get.
I guess the main reason behind
my love for dishes is the fact that
they assist in bringing people
together to the table. Whether it
is family or friends, fine china or
just paper plates, you can always
be sure to dish out some good
conversation!
Sherri Stephens is a South
Jackson resident.
THE JACKSON County Health
Department's Jefferson clinic is joining
the Georgia Department of Community
Health and the American Cancer Society
in commemorating the 15th anniversary
of “BreastTest and More” during the
annual Breast Cancer Prevention and
Awareness Week, October 18-22.
On Saturday, October 23, Jackson
County Health Department's Jefferson
clinic will hold a women’s health event
during which women age 50 or older
will be able to receive free clinical
breast exams.
Breast Cancer Prevention and
Awareness Week is a statewide initia
tive aimed at decreasing the number
of breast cancer deaths by encouraging
women to get regular mammograms. In
2008, 30 percent of women over the age
of 50 had not received a mammogram in
the past two years. In Georgia, approxi
mately one in six women over the age of
50 had not received a mammogram in
the past two years.
“Because breast cancer is most treat
able when detected in its earliest stages,
it is critical that women get mammo
grams regularly,” officials report. “Early
detection of breast cancer through regu
lar mammograms saves lives.”
The “BreastTest and More” program
(located in county health departments
statewide) provides clinical breast
examinations, pap tests, mammogram
referrals, and covers all or part of the
cost of mammograms for uninsured
and low-income women who are 50
or older. Since its inception in 1995,
the “BreastTest and More” program
has served over 118,700 women in
Georgia.
Women ages 50 to 64 years who
do not have health insurance or the
resources to get mammograms may be
eligible to receive vital health screen
ings at no or low cost through the
“BreastTest and More” program. To
learn more about services, call the
Jackson County Health Department's
Jefferson clinic at 706-367-5204 or
the Commerce clinic at 706-335-3895,
and ask for the “BreastTest and More”
coordinator. .
Gordon’s Chapel plans toy drive
GORDON’S CHAPEL UMC will hold its annual Toys for
Christmas registration on Saturday, November 13, from 9 a.m.
- noon at the Sanford Community Center.
“If you find that you are in need of a new toy for your
child(ren) for Christmas this year, Gordon’s Chapel may be
the place for you,” organizers state. “We will host our toy
giveaway for needy families in Madison and surrounding coun
ties. Those with need must register for assistance with toys on
November 13.”
More information about the date to pick up toys will be given
at registration.
Chile continued from page 1C
Making a run for it continued from page 1C
radio stations, two fishing
villages, three parks, four
elementary schools, several
lakes, a volcano, a cemetery,
a shelter for homeless chil
dren, a farm, a waterfall,
hot springs, several country
clubs, a ceramic artist, two
markets, a silver exhibit and
a modern mall. I also spoke
at nine Rotary Club meet
ings, went to two family
cookouts, met four mayors,
went to a Catholic mass on
Easter Sunday, took an air
plane flight over a small
town and answered ques
tions at a press conference.
I stayed in the homes of
six families and met their
friends and extended family.
It was an exhausting trip but
I learned more about Chile
and its people than I would
have as a tourist staying in
hotels and just hitting the
main attractions.
My time in Chile will
always hold a special place
in my heart. I discovered a
wonderful country and its
people. I also discovered
my love of travel adventures
and travel writing.
Angela Gary is editor of
The Banks County News
and associate editor of The
Jackson Herald. She can be
reached at AngieEditor@
aol.com.
for the Peachtree Road Race
in 1987, he decided he wanted
to take on that challenge. He
did so on Thanksgiving Day
that year and continued that
run each year for 10 years.
Elder’s best time for a half
marathon was at the Atlanta
Half Marathon back in 1989,
when he finished with a time
of one hour and 34 minutes.
His slowest time was
at the same race, but on
Thanksgiving Day in 2007 in
a downpour.
“Definitely not ideal run
ning conditions, especially
in the cooler temperatures of
late November,” Elder said.
“I finished that race with a
time of two hours and seven
minutes.”
The highlight of Elder’s
running career, and the most
difficult run, was the New
York marathon in 1993, which
required at least five months
of training to be able to run
the 26.2 miles.
“It was my first and only full
marathon,” he said. “(Running)
26.2 miles through New York
was the highlight of my run
ning accomplishments. It was
my first visit to New York, and
the marathon is a huge event
there. It was incredible with
all of the spectators and see
ing all five burroughs of New
York during the race course.”
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
After completing the mara
thon and several more years
of the Atlanta Half Marathon,
Elder decided to “retire” from
the half marathons and con
centrate on shorter runs, such
as 5K and 10K races. But after
missing the Thanksgiving
Day race for two years, he
decided to begin the longer
runs again.
“During that time a friend of
mine from work mentioned a
half marathon held in N ashville
(Country Music Marathon and
Half Marathon),” Elder said.
“It sounded like a really great
race so I signed up to run the
race in April of 2008.”
Elite Racing offers Country
Music Marathons and Half
Marathons all across the
country, as well as the Rock
‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.
“Running the Country
Music Half Marathon really
got me interested in traveling
to run other half marathons,”
Elder said. “In 2008,1 ended
up running a total of four
half marathons, in four dif
ferent states. That was just
the beginning. I ran seven
half marathons in 2009, and
so far have completed seven
Founder’s
Corner
by
Buhl Cummings
FALL SPORTS...The Fall
sports program at ACS is
going strong: Varsity, Middle
School and Youth (ages 5-12)
football; Varsity and Middle
School cross-country (boys
and girls); Varsity and Middle
School fast pitch softball
(girls); Varsity and Middle
School girls volleyball;
Varsity, Middle School and
Youth Cheerleading.
Wow, quite a program. And
we thank the Lord for supply
ing good coaches for all of
these activities that help
develop children and young
people physically, mentally,
and spiritually.
You have a special invitation to
come by and see ACS in action
or check us out on the web.
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half marathons this year, with
at least three more that I have
signed up for in 2010...After
this year I will have com
pleted half marathons in 12
different states.” (As a side
note, readers may recognize
Elder from the photographs
of him “taking the Herald on
vacation” to many of his races
in various states.)
The races have bands on
the side of the courses, spaced
about every one to two miles
for entertainment, as well as
many cheer squads.
“It’s quite an experience
to compete with so many
other runners from all over
the country and the world
and just to enjoy the experi
ence,” Elder said. “I’ve had
the opportunity of meeting
and talking to many new peo
ple over the past few years at
these races. I’ve even met and
spoken to a few former United
States Olympic Medalists,
including Frank Shorter and
Jim Ryun.”
JUST DO IT
So, are there any tricks or
hints for making a run for it
for years?
Not really.
Elder voices the importance
of stretching before a run and
giving his legs a chance to
rest in-between run days. He
also notes the importance of
good shoes.
“In general I usually go
through a pair of running
shoes every eight months or
so,” he said. “Most people
recommend buying new
shoes after about 500 miles.
The importance of having a
good pair of running shoes
cannot be over-emphasized,
and is especially important
in avoiding injuries. I’ve
always considered this a high
priority with my running. “
Still, a lot of what it comes
down to is getting out and
running.
Like the Nike ad says, “Just
do it.”
“There is a saying that
running is 90 percent men
tal,” Elder said. “In a lot of
ways this is a true statement.
Running involves the mental
aspects of making yourself
keep going when your body
is telling you to just quit.
It takes a certain discipline
to make yourself run and to
keep going.”
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ABATE of Georgia, Inc. • District 5 North
Your motorcycle rights organization,
now meets at Cycle World of Athens, 4225
Atlanta Hwy., on the 3rd Tuesday of the
month at 7 p.m. in the Customer Lounge.
For more information, call
Cam McCallister, assistant district
coordinator at 706-206-2903 pd. 10
All motorcyclists always welcome!
JEFFERSON
^AMERICAN LEGION
Albert Gordon Post 56
Each 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Harvie Lance, Commander
Phone (706) 654-1274 3io
JACKSON COUNTY
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Meets 2nd Sat. of each month
7:30 a.m., Jefferson Clubhouse
302 Longview Drive, Jefferson
Everyone welcome!
www.JacksonGOP.org pa. 12
DANIELSVILLE
AMERICAN LEGION
Post 39
Meets last Thursday, 7 p.m.
JANUARY - OCTOBER
American Legion Building
Crawford W. Long Street
St. Catherine Laboure
Catholic Mission
Mass Schedule: Fri. 9 a.m., Sat. 4:00 p.m.,
Sun. 11:00 a.m., Thurs. 12:10 p.m.
First Friday Adoration 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Website: www.stcatherinelabourega.org
706-367-7220 „ ...
NORTHEAST MOUNTAIN
BEEKEEPING CLUB rim
June 10, 2010 • 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Clarkesville Public Library, Clarkesville, GA
“Processing Honey” by Bob Binnie
Public and new beekeepers invited to attend.
Paul S. Kudyba, Jr. • 770-598-5970 • drpsk@aol.com
BANKS COUNTY
AMERICAN LEGION
Post 215
Meets each 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m.
In Homer, GA at the
American Legion Building on
Historic Highway 441 pd.e/n
HUMANE SOCIETY OF JACKSON CO.
2010 Meeting dates: February 9, May 11,
August 10, November 9 at 7 p.m.
Jackson EMC Community Meeting Room
Jefferson Road, Jefferson
706-367-1111 • www.hsjc.com/
ROCKWELL
LODGE F& A.M.
No. 191, Hoschton, GA
2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. • Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
www.rockwelllodgel 91 .com
Two blocks behind Larry’s Garage
West Broad at Hall Street Pd. l/ll
UNITY LODGE
F & A.M.
No. 36, Jefferson, GA
1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
Dwayne Potts • 706-367-4449
Borders St. behind Tabo's 260
JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB
Meets Tuesdays
Jefferson City Clubhouse
12:30 p.m. *(706) 335-3151
Shade Storey, President
™ JEFFERSON AREA
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
www.jaba-ga.org
Meets 3rd Thurs. • 11:45 a.m.
Community Bank & Trust Bldg.
71 Memorial Drive
JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday
Jefferson City Clubhouse
6:30 p.m. *(706) 367-9349
Jimmy Mock, President
BANKS COUNTY
■AMERICAN LEGION
Riders Post 215
Meets each 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m.
In Homer, GA at the
American Legion Building on
Historic Highway 441 pd.02/11
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THINS Association, Inc. - Athens
Meets the third Thursday each month
6:30 pm at the Holy Cross Lutheran
Church, 800 West Lake Drive,
Athens, GA 30606-4122
Tom Hewlett - Chapter President
thewlettl @charter.net pd.12
HIS MARY WRITERS
Luke 10:38-42 pd01/ »
Meets 2 nd Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Contact Terri: (706) 654-4631
BANKS COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
meets first Monday each month
7:00 p.m. in the Banks Co. Historial
Courthouse at 105 U.S. Hwy. 441
North in Homer pa 07/11
LAKE COUNTRY SHAKERS
A PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP
Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday
of the month at 11:00 AM,
St Paul United Methodist Church
404 Washington St, Gainesville
Phone: Deane or Dave 770-976-0161
Pilot Club of Jefferson
Meets 3rd Tuesday of
each month, 6:30pm
Jefferson City Club House
706-367-9313 or
706-693-4715 % 4