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PAGE 20A PICKENS COUNTY PROGRESS THURSDAY. AUGUST 2. 2012
Pickens boogies down for National Dance Day
Submitted by Crystal Merrell
of Pickens Arts and Cultural
Alliance
Pickens County joined thou
sands across America to cele
brate National Dance Day on
July 28, 2012. The event spon
sored by Pickens Arts and Cul
tural Alliance (PACA) was held
at Peace Park in Jasper on a
beautiful, breezy morning. More
than 50 came out to express
themselves in movement. Be
ginning at 10:00am, the event of
fered something for everyone
with a wide variety of displays
and opportunities to join in.
PACA Board Member Crystal
Merrell welcomed everyone and
explained briefly about National
Dance Day. In 2010, Congress-
woman Eleanor Holmes Norton
proposed a resolution for the last
Saturday in July to be National
Dance Day. The television show
So You Think You Can Dance
and it's producer Nigel Lythgoe
have continued the celebrations
and provide 'official' Dance Day
routines on Youtube for people to
learn and perform on National
Dance Day. This year, there
were two routines - a Zumba
Fitness 'everybody' routine and
an 'advanced' hip-hop routine.
Beth Petrillo, of Get to the Pointe
dance studio, was the MC of the
event.
Leading off the dancing were
the Bent Tree Twirlers Square
Dance group. Organized by
David Johnson, the group had
four couples and a caller demon
strating their skill and passion for
the square dance. Square Dance
is the Official State Dance of
Georgia according to Wikipedia
sources. Square dance is always
called in English, even abroad.
David stated that the Bent Tree
Twirlers are open to anyone in
terested in learning or continuing
square dance. He stated that it is
a piece of American history that
is fading somewhat. Whereas
once there were 25 or more
square dance clubs in Atlanta,
there are now about 4. Pickens
County is certainly fortunate to
have a club in our midst,espe
cially one with a 30 year history.
To find out more information
about the Bent Tree Twirlers,
contact David Johnson at 706-
692-7914.
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Above, Pickens Arts and Cultural Alliance’s Executive Di
rector Amelia McIntyre gets down in front of the Pickens
County Courthouse.
Next to be 'kickin' it' with
some awesome moves was the
Performance Team from North
Georgia ATA Martial Arts.
The group dressed in black was
lead by Stacy Kisner. This year
on So You Think You Can Dance
for the first time there is a martial
artist (named Cole Horibe) in the
top 20 contestants. From high
kicks and fast punches, to
nunchuks and sticks, to board
breaking and combat, North
Georgia ATA is definitely excit
ing to watch. Contact North
Georgia ATA at 706-692-7600
for more information about this
group.
Sylvie Augustin (also of
Whitest one Farms) taught Afro-
Caribbean dance to the willing
crowd. Using original music ti
tled "Star Light" created by her
brother whose performance
name is JBones of the Cav Crew,
the dance was a short preview
and introduction to a longer rou
tine that will be available in the
coming months by Slyvie. For
more information, visit www.ht-
pdotcalm.com.
Tai Chi and Kung Fu were
demonstrated by Mike McElwee,
instructor currently offering
classes out of the Pickens County
Community Center. Mike
demonstrated Kung Fu tiger and
snake moves, before moving to
describing Tai Chi and its bene
fits. He then worked through a
Marines thank Kroger
for help with recent raffle
Wednesday, July 25, members of local Marine Corps League Detachment 1280 met with
Kroger Manager Chris Reeve to present a plaque and express appreciation for help the store
provided during the detachment’s recent summertime fundraiser.
Kroger provided a sizable gift card for the Marine League raffle first prize and allowed
League members to sell a heap of raffle tickets from the store parking lot. Kroger’s continued
support is a meaningful contribution to the raffle each year. Raffle proceeds fund care pack
ages bound for service members at the war front and other League benevolence to the local
community.
Shown (l-r): Marines, Tony Chiavarini and Tom Connolly; Kroger Manager Chris Reeve;
Marine, Richard Wilson.
Come into
SUNSATIONS
'Tanning and ‘Boutique
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and see our latest addition of jewelry
Lotti Dotties.
It’s the only interchangeable system featuring
“Dotties” magnetic inserts inlaid with colorful
glass, rhinestones, decorative metal and other
materials.
Lotti Dotties lets you change the look of your
jewelry as easy and often as you change your
mind.
We are the only boutique in town
who carries it!
Come See Us Located Behind 61 Main.
lip
28 South East St. • Jasper • 706-692-7565
Tai Chi set of movements. Con
tact Mike McElwee at 706-633-
0404 for more information about
Tai Chi.
For the official National
Dance Day Zumba routine, Jen
nifer Kresho of Jasper Fitness
taught the basic steps to the
crowd. With easy to learn steps
and lots of room for improvisa
tion, Zumba is a fun and feisty
dance and exercise that has
swept the nation. Zumba incor
porates hip-hop, samba, salsa,
merengue, mambo, martial arts,
and some Bollywood and belly
dance moves, all set to music de
signed to get you moving.
This year's advance dance
was a hip-hop routine. Get to
the Pointe instructors and stu
dents spent extra studio hours re
hearsing this routine for National
Dance Day. Fast paced and high
energy describe this dance. A
few members of the crowd de
cided to give this advanced rou
tine a try, including several
members of the North Georgia
ATA (they aren't afraid of any
thing!). Get to the Pointe in
structors Carla Jarrett and Lauren
Bail were also part of the plan
ning team for this year's Pickens
County celebration.
The final dance was for liter
ally everyone, dogs and babies
included, as the crowd formed a
large 'strut line'. People danced
their way down through the two
lines with a partner in their own
unique style.
Thank you to the City of
Jasper, community workers, and
Mayor Weaver for help with site
set-up and the use of Peace Park.
Thank you to the Marble Valley
Historical Society for allowing
us to use the Old Jail and Kirby
Cabin for photos. Videos and
photos are available on PACA-
Georgia.org and
KnowPickens.com. Mark your
calenders for next year's National
Dance Day in Pickens on July
27, 2013. For dance or move
ment groups interested in partic
ipating next year, contact Crystal
Merrell at
cddmerrell@gmail.com.
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“I laughed so hard,
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Glanna Jessen, National Speaker
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Wednesday, August 8, 6:00 PM
Free admission for the whole family!
A love offering will be received for
the North Georgia Pregnancy Center
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AUCTION
Saturday August 4, 2012
98 Sanders St. Jasper GA
Auction begins at 5 pm • Preview begins at 1 pm
Brief listing: Great estate from Cherokee County and many other quality consignments.
Rose carved gossip bench, Victorian high back bed, chest on chest, double dresser, match
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furniture, carnival glass, outdoor table and 4 chairs, solid cherry entertainment center, Hull,
and much more. The building is running over.
Please note we arc starting at 5 pm. We will sell box lots starting at 5,
warehouses at 6, and go directly into the estate items.
Concessions
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Sales tax and a 10%
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Cash or Check
accepted
ATM machine of
Stearns Bank is
nearby if needed
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Honor the LIFE of a Hero
Sgt. David Collins
Memorial Bike Ride
Saturday
August 4, 2012
Stage at
8:30 a.m.
Ride Begins
10:00 a.m.
$25.00 Rider
$5.00 passenger
Ride Staging Area
Microtel Inn
171 H Mullins Court
Jasper, GA 30143
Ride Ends at
Rocco’s Pub
47 Mountainside
Village Pkwy
Jasper, GA 30143
Show your support for our fallen HEROES as we ride in honor of
David and all of those who have laid down their lives
defending our freedom.
This ride is starting at the Intersection of Hwy 515 and Philadelphia
Road. This intersection was dedicated in David’s memory. I planned
this ride specifically in August to commemorates David’s life. We all
remember his death, his sacrifice. I want to celebrate his birth, his
LIFE. The ride will take us through the beautiful back roads of North
Georgia in the Pickens /Gordon counties area.
There will be live music, food, and door prizes after the ride.
Proceeds from this ride will be given to Homes for Our Troops.
This will ba a law enforcement led motorcycle ride.
Cars and trucks are welcome too.
For more information contact Lynn Dean
dean50124@yahoo.com • 770-377-9103
Jionorthemby remembering freedom is their gift to us
