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tifSa'tndmxi cPajwv <4 cH^enmit and finely, ^wsfien cuugtxhge: Tk fldvocate-'Democmt 500 Per Copy Volume 150 CRAWFORDVILLE, GA 30631 TALIAFERRO COUNTY, JUNE 14, 2024 NUMBER 24 Statewide Bible Reading The Statewide Bible Reading is scheduled for July 14 at 7:14AM on the west side of the courthouse in Crawfordville. That’s a Sunday morning. If you would like to participate, please let Donna Taylor know. She is trying to fill all the spots for readers, song leaders and those who will pray for this great nation. Read II Chronicles 7:14 and appeal to God to save our great nation. We must repent and turn from our wicked ways so that God can hear our cries. Please call or text Donna at 706-338-6216 or email ladychip129@yahoo.com Washington Little Theater Washington Little Theater presents its 2024 Summer Drama Camp. The past two weeks have been very busy at Little Theater. Children have been learning about lighting, to produce, direct, act and do so many others tasks involved in the theater industry. Several local kids are in the productions this weekend and would be so excited to have you come to their performances. The Junior Drama Camp (grades 3-7) will perform Stone Dragon Stew and the Senior Drama Camp (grades 8-12) will do two performances- Complaint Department (& Lemonade) and How to Get Away With a Murder Mystery. In the Junior Drama Camp, locally, are Ledger and Griffin White and Wyatt and Serenity Labor, and in the Senior Drama Camp are Amber Foot and Ty Labor. Performances will be June 14 and 15 at 7:30PM and June 16 at 3PM. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased online at WashingtonLittleTheater.org. The Bolton Lunceford Theater is located at 313 N Alexander Avenue in Washington, Georgia. Come out and support our youth and have fun doing it! Happenings at the Park Tito Chapman is keeping the weekends full of fun family outings. Here are things you might be interested in and want to try. Archery Fundamentals is a beginner’s course. Ages 8 and up are welcome. Meet at picnic shelter #3. There is a $10 fee plus $5 parking fee. June 28, Friday, 11am until noon and 3pm until 4pm 33rd Annual Senior Fishing Rodeo Saturday, June 15, 2024 8 AM to 12 PM This tournament will be held at Lake Liberty. Anglers 55 years and older can try to win prizes in several categories, as well as win a door prize. Register between 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM at the main office and enjoy some great fishing. The tournament will start at 8 AM and end at 12:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-456- 2602. Photo Scavenger Hunt-all Terrell graduates Georgia State University Reginald Keith Terrell, Jr., graduated this spring from Georgia State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Sports Administration. you need is a camera or cell phone to enjoy this fun event. Meet at the office for instructions and back there when the list is complete for goodies. $5 parking fee is required. June 16, Sunday, 10am until 4pm June 22, Sunday, 10am until 4pm Campfire Mysteries will be a fun-filled evening of songs, skits and s’mores. Meet at the field behind the group shelter. Bring a chair and bug spray!! $5 parking fee required June 21, Friday, 8pm until 9pm Movie Night with family and friends. Bring popcorn, sno- cone, and drink money. The fun will be at Lake Liberty in front of the park office. $5 parking fee required June 29, Saturday, 9pm until 11pm McLendon graduates Georgia Southern University Endeyah McLendon graduated this spring from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in the Science Kinesiology and is on a pre-medical track. She is the daughter of Andre and Shanta McLendon. Meeting Change Notice The Taliaferro County Board of Commissioners will hold the FY25 Budget Adoption meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room; 116 Monument Street, Crawfordville, GA 30631. The meeting was previously scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2024, which is Juneteenth Holiday. All Taliaferro County Citizens and Taxpayers are invited to attend this meeting. Questions, comments and/ or concerns please call the Commissioners Office at 706- 456-2229. Shawanco Alexander, Chairman Taliaferro County Board of Commissioners It’s the tenth year for the Taliaferro County Back to School Bash and we, the BTSB committee, are asking for your help in furnishing needed school supplies to provide a great experience for students who need the help. Teachers spend a lot out of their own pockets each year, but wouldn’t it be great if they could get the support they need for our children. Businesses, churches and individuals are welcome to set up a table and provide supplies for approximately 200 students. Tables and chairs will be provided. Set your calendar for July 31 from 5-7pm. If you’d like space for a table, be at the school gym by 4pm and ready to start distributing your supplies at 5pm. Tables must remain in place until 7pm. This event is sponsored by Touching Taliaferro With Love (Gregory Rhodes, Chairperson) and Taliaferro County Family Connection (Jackie Butts, Executive Director). Call 706- 456-1251 for more information or to reserve a table. Taliaferro County Library Last week at the Taliaferro County Library, the South Carolina Aquarium visited the library and conducted an educational program. The aquarium staff educated children and their caregivers about the aquarium, its animals, and their habitats. The kids even had the opportunity to pet some of the animals after the program. For those who have not signed up for the reading program yet, there is still time. Children, ages babies through those going into the 5th grade, who have signed up for the program will receive prizes at three different reading goals, 10 books read, 25 books read, and 50 books. Each time they reach one of those goals, not only will they receive a special reward but their names will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize. Pre- teens, and teenagers, 6th grade and up, will receive prizes for reading 5 books and 10 books. The grand prize for the young adults will be a drone. Upcoming events at the library include: • Friday, June 13 @ 3:00: “Out of the Box’’ - a traveling shark museum • Friday, June 14 @ 2:00 p.m. - Movie showing of “Trolls Band Together’’ - free popcorn, bring your own sodas and candy •Tuesday, June 18 @ 3:00 - Didgeridoo Down Under performance •Thursday, June 20 @ 10:00 - Dot Art Craft Workshop - Participants must register in advance Please stop by or call the library for more information at 706-456-2531, btrl.net. Fisch Camp set to hit a home run! Former Atlanta Braves All Star Players to assist at camp Former Major League Baseball player and Greene County resident Mike Fischlin is partnering up with Greene County Recreation to host a one day Baseball Camp called “Fisch Camp.’’ Mike is bringing in former Major League Baseball All Stars from the Atlanta Braves Andruw Jones, Kevin Millwood, and Bruce Benedict to assist with the Camp. Their presence will provide young athletes with the unique opportunity to learn from some of the best in the game. The camp will be held on August 3 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Greene County Recreation Complex. This camp offers a fantastic opportunity for boys ages 7 to 14 to develop their baseball skills under the guidance of former MLB players and experienced coaches. The cost for the camp is $20 per player. This camp is open to boys from Greene, Putnam, Morgan, and surrounding counties. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged to secure a spot. Each participant will receive lunch, drinks, and a camp t-shirt. The camp will include drills and instruction, lunch, and age-appropriate practice games. The size limit is 25 participants per age group, with some room to expand if necessary. "We are very excited to offer this camp to young athletes in our community," said Camp Host former MLB player Mike Fischlin. "With the support of these incredible MLB players, we aim to create an unforgettable experience that combines skill development with the joy of the game." Fisch Camp is dedicated to providing high-quality baseball training to young athletes in a fun and supportive environment. Our experienced coaching staff, alongside Major League Baseball players, is committed to fostering the development of baseball skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in all our campers. Join us for an unforgettable day of baseball! Mike Fischlin Infielder Cleveland Indians For more information about the Fisch Camp and to register, please visit https://www. greenecountyga.gov/2001/ Recreation or contact Greene County Recreation Complex at 706-486-2251 or email hpeters@ greenecountyga.gov. The Sounds of Summer Look what’s coming to First Presbyterian in Greensboro Starting on June 23 the “Sounds of Summer" are coming to the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Greensboro. Inspired by the Biblical instruction to “sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs to God," summer worship services at 10 a.m. will feature psalms both beloved and troubling in June, favorite hymns in July, and songs found in Scripture in August. In addition, three Sunday evening events are planned. June 23 at 5:00 PM: The church will be holding a Taize Prayer Service...a simple, meditative form of ecumenical worship involving sung and chanted prayer, meditation, periods of silence and Scripture readings. This form of Christian worship began with a Swiss named Brother Roger after a long convalescence from tuberculosis. He left Switzerland in 1940 and settled in the small French village of Taize where he began to form a community of like-minded worshipers. During World War II they provided safe shelter to refugees, Jews and agnostics fleeting the ravages of war. Today the Taize community has Catholic, Anglican and Protestant members from nearly thirty countries and numbers around eighty...a tangible sign of reconciliation between divided Christians. We invite you to come and experience this unique form of meditation. July 21 at 5:00 PM: Something special happens during a community hymn sing, as ordinary people from a wide variety of backgrounds get together and sing. It has been said that those who sing pray twice; those who sing together amplify our prayers and praises and feed our souls... something to be experienced and cherished. So come and join us on that late Sunday afternoon. Shout out your favorite hymn for all to enjoy and sing! August 25 at 5:00 PM: If you’ve never experienced music that combines elements of old- time mountain music, square dance fiddling, blues, gospel, jazz and even popular music, then you’re in for a treat. We’re bringing the Doug Flowers Band to Greensboro! The Doug Flowers Band is a well-known group of bluegrass musicians from near Augusta, Georgia. Their style of playing is a tribute to this musical art form. So, mark Sunday, August 25 on your calendar. We’d love to see you at this musical event and, best of all, it’s free of charge! All three events are taking place at the First Presbyterian Church located at 117 South Main Street (next to the Post Office) in downtown Greensboro. For more information, feel free to contact the church at 706-453-4956 or fpcgreensboroga@gmail.com.
