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The Commerce News Page 10A • November 7, 2007 Social News Attendees of last Wednesday’s Halloween Party at the Commerce Public Library came in their Halloween outfits, listened to Halloween stories from children’s librarian Catherine Harris, center, and then trick-or-treated the library staff before heading downtown to trick or treat. porch, kitchen, or deck, and sev eral of these are still available at the library at a cost of $7.50. Also available: holiday center pieces and door wreaths, while supplies last. Proceeds from the sale of these items will benefit the library’s Building Fund. New Books Jan Karon’s newest novel, “Home to Holly Springs,” leads this week’s list of New Fiction. The North Carolina author of the Mitford series now launches a new series, the Father Tim nov els, with this new book. Fans of Karon’s won’t want to miss it. Also new on the fiction shelf: Robert B. Parker’s “Now & Then” joins Walter Mosley’s tenth Easy Rawlins thriller “Blonde Faith” and Patricia Cornwell’s “Book of the Dead” in the mystery depart ment. And Garrison Keillor’s latest Lake Wobegon novel, “Pontoon,” keeps company with Joseph O’Connor’s “Redemption Falls,” a novel about the after math of the Civil War which is winning wide acclaim, and Ken Follett’s 'World Without End,” set in the Dark Ages, and the A A Chapter Meets 5 Times Weekly The Breezy Knob chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous meets five times a week at 69 Central Avenue (across from First Commerce Bank) in Commerce. Meeting times are at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and at 6:45 p.m. Sundays. Meetings consist of open discussion. Headmaster’s Corner by Buhl Cummings GOD'S BRUSH... The many trees that adorn the landscape of ACS' scenic campus are especially beautiful as the leaves turn crimson red, sun-blown orange, and harvest yellow and brown at this time of year. Every day we view God's ornate handiwork in a multi-color fagade of awesome beauty. It is also a beautiful thing to see the lives of children and young people touched and changed by a special touch of the Master's hand. Training young minds and providing a channel for the Lord to touch tender hearts are basic goals at ACS. Call today for information on affordable quality education. ATHENS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL “Affordable Quality Education Since 1970” K3-12TH CALL (706) 549-7586 www.athenschristian.com sequel to his earlier novel, "The Pillars of the Earth.” Also new in fiction are Danielle Steel’s "Amazing Grace,” Fern Michaels’ "Hide and Seek,” and Richard Paul Evans’ "The Gift.” Upcoming Art Exhibit: "Portraits,” a selection of pencil drawings and a large oil painting by Commerce artist Pam Smisson. Holiday Star Quilt Give Away: Tickets are available at the library’s front desk for the Holiday Star Quilt created by the Cold Sassy Quilters. All pro ceeds will benefit the library’s Building Fund. Kidsercise: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m„ Children’s librarian Catherine Harris leads a program of activities for the 18-month to 4-year-old set (and for their par ents). Mommy and Me: Fridays at 10:30 a.m., a lap-sit story time for infants 6 to 18 months old and their parent, grandparent or caregiver. Bluegrass Country Christmas: Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. Story Hour Christmas Party: Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 4 BRASELTON TILE FACTORY f1 IN CUSTOMER SERVICE Carrying The Latest In Stylish Quality Tile Starting At Only • Tile • Supplies Installation • Design 9907 Davis Street • Braselton, GA (at the corner of Hwy. 53 & Hwy. 124) 706-654-0819 770-962-1254 Open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. G<W ^DentoB Master Cosmetologist Cat Loose S 2287 North Elm Street • Commerce, GA 30529 Next To Mary's Fashion Corner 706.335.431 1 Call For Your Appointment Today Help Us Feed The Hungry! New Patients 1st Visit Free For The Entire Month of November (with your can goods donation) Existing Patients November 20, 2007 Free Adjustments (with your can goods donation) For Your Health For Your Future Dr. Kevin L. Strohman 30346 Hwy. 441 S. Commerce, GA 30530 Phone: 706-335-2225 Fax: 706-335-2231 www.bulldoghealthcenter.com Donations Will Be Given To The Local Food Bank! All You Have To Bring Is Family, Friends and Food For The Needy!!! (A Minimum of 5 Canned Goods or Non Perishable Items) (Easy On The Corn And Green Beans) • AH Treatments Will Be Given At No Charge! • All Case Histories Will Be Given At No Charge! • All Exams Will Be Given At No Charge! • All X-rays (If Needed) Will Be Given At A Value Of $250.00 Make Your Appointment While They Last! Celebrates 90th Birthday Mildred Watson was honored by her children Sunday, Oct. 21, on the occasion of her 90th birthday anniversary. Friends and family gathered in the Fellowship Center of the First Baptist Church of Commerce. Amanda and Jacob Myler of Commerce announce the birth of a son, Grayson Alvin Myler, Monday Oct. 29, 2007, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. He weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. He joins a brother, Jake, 5. The grandparents are Sarah and Alvin Gary Commerce; and Mary Ann and Thomas Myler, Auburn. The great-grandparents are Mozelle and Junior Crump, Baldwin, and Agnes and Harold Myler, Illinois. Reliable service at a sensible price. At Windstream, we’re focused on delivering MONTHLY RATE OF SERVICE CHARGES quality services at reasonable rates SERVICES within our service territories. Services are LOW HGH aval ab e at the rates hsted in the chart. 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If you have any questions regarding Windstream services, residential customers should call Windstream at 1-800-501-1754 and business customers should call 1-800-501-1776. Political Discussion, Painting Class, Quilt Exhibit All On Tap At Commerce Library During November Spooky Story Hour Katie Hellmeister To Wed Brandon Brown Dec. 1 The Commerce Public Library staff sees enjoyable days ahead, with a number of seasonal activi ties plus some that are fun at any time. A “meet-up” is scheduled for Thursday evening, Nov. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. A roundtable for those of all political persuasions to discuss social issues and current events, it is open to the public, and all are invited. The following week brings a One-Stroke Painting class offered by Deborah Farley. A $35 instruction fee is charged for this opportunity to learn the basics of a style of painting that can open the art to those who never thought they could paint at all — and who always wanted to try. The Cold Sassy Quilters will hang their Holiday Quilt Exhibit in the library’s meeting room Nov. 17, and it will open for view ing Nov. 19, when the quilters hold a workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. And then, right after Thanksgiving, the Harmony Grove Garden Club will arrive to decorate the library’s Christmas tree Tuesday morning, Nov. 27. And later that week, the Book Vine will meet Friday, Nov. 30, at 1:30 to enjoy dessert and coffee as they discuss “The Jane Austen Book Club.” All are welcome to join the discussion (and enjoy the dessert); if you would like help getting a copy of the book in advance of the meeting, please inquire at the library’s front desk. Copies can be borrowed from other libraries through the state wide PINES network at no cost to you. Plant Swap Hit By Drought The library’s annual Fall Plant Swap, held last Saturday, was a quiet affair. “We typically have a great turnout, but not this time,” says library director Susan Harper. “We weren’t really surprised,” she adds. “People had told me that they were reluctant to put something into the ground when they weren’t sure they could keep it alive. The current water restrictions have had a big impact.” Anticipating this, the Friends of the Library had created con tainer gardens suitable for a sun Births Grayson Alvin Myler Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Walker of Homer announce the engage ment and forthcoming mar riage of their daughter, Katie Nikole Hellmeister, to Brandon Mackenzie Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Brown of Commerce. The wedding is planned for 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Homer United Methodist Church. A reception will follow at the Don Stewart Fellowship Hall. Formal invitations have been sent. The bride is the granddaughter of John and Betty Fallon, Ontario, Canada; and Rich and Elizabeth Echols, Cornelia. She is a 2005 graduate of Banks County High School and attend ed Gainesville College. She is employed by Regions Bank. The groom is the grandson of Katie Mote, Lula, and the late Ezra Mote; and Nan Brown, Commerce, and the late Truitt Brown. He is the father of Gavin Brown, Maysville. Mr. Brown is a 2001 graduate of Banks County High School and is enrolled at Ashford University. He is employed by Big Creek Investments and UPS .