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THE COMMERCE (GA) NEWS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2007 - PAGE 5A Business For A Day The Basket Pedaler, Clarkesville, offered buildings owned by Chris Bray. She set up shop Christmas decorations and gift items in one for the open house of the renovation project, of the recently-renovated South Broad Street which was held Saturday morning. Writer Defends Councilman Donald Wilson Editor, You have said some harsh things about Councilman Donald Wilson. I would like to say that I have known Donald Wilson for years and I respect his opinion. I am sure that many people in his ward know of his dedication to the city. How does Mr. Beardsley know who Donald Wilson support ed? It sounds to me like Mr. Beardsley is trying to cause bad feelings where none exist. Let his ward decide if he is worthy of reelection. Donna McCall Commerce — Thanks To A Whole Lot Of People Cont. from Page 4A you. For the twins who remind me of the innocence and joy of childhood ... I thank you. For the co-workers who twist and bend to accommodate my requests ... I thank you. For the woman who shared her homemade rel ish with me ... I thank you. For the physician who patient- ly tends to my overanxious concerns ... I thank you. For the woman who cheerfully greets me after handing over my large chocolate malt milkshake ... I thank you. For the group that brightens my morning while I refill my cup of coffee ... I thank you. For the selfless woman I love and cherish ... I thank you. And for all of you that I apol ogetically forgot to include ... I thank you too! Happy Thanksgiving! Hasco Cmveris executive director of the Downtown Development Authority and serves as the MainStreet manager. He Jives in Commerce. GA Custom Stone, Inc. 678-859-1896 Let us assist you with all your rock needs! We do residential and commercial, fireplaces, walk ways, foundations and much more! CALL US TODAY FOR A QUOTE! Former Stephens County Manager Hired As New Jackson Co. Manager Darrell Hampton was named the new county manager in a unanimous vote of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners last Wednesday, Nov. 14. Hampton started work last Thursday and his annual salary will be $105,000. He has a two- year contact. “I appreciate the opportunity to come here and the trust you have placed in me,” Hampton said at the brief called commission meeting Wednesday morning. “I look forward to the opportunity to work with you ... and to move Jackson County in the direction you, as a commission, want.” Hampton served as the Stephens County administrator from 2002 until August 2007. Hampton and his wife, Bonnie, plan to move to Jackson County early next year. Pancake Supper A Fund-Raiser For Habitat For House 'Ms. Cured For Life' Pageant To Benefit Relay For Life The Commerce Lions Club will host a pancake supper Thursday, Nov. 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 at the First United Methodist Church of Commerce. Tickets, at $5 apiece, are available from all Lions Club members, and pancakes will be served with bacon and sausage. All proceeds will be donated to the Jackson County affili ate of Habitat for Humanity. In addition, the Lions will collect used glasses and cel lular telephones during the pancake supper. Santa To Visit Swindle Library Friday, Dec. 7 Santa Claus will visit the Harold S. Swindle Public Library from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7. “We want everyone to bring their children and let them visit with Santa,” said branch man ager Bea Pearre. “We will be making pictures at $3 each, or you can bring your own cam era. This will be a wonderful time for the children and their parents.” NEED PRINTING? CALL 706-367-5233 Jackson Creative Community Resource Center will host a “Ms. Cured for Life” pageant at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the Commerce Cultural Center. Proceeds will benefit the center’s Relay for Life team. Food vendors will be at the event. Applications will be taken through Dec. 30, and forms are available from 2 to 4 p.m. week days at Jackson Creative, 106 Industrial Parkway, Commerce. Contestants must be over 21, have a sponsor to pay the $25 entry fee and sell 10 tickets to the pageant. Contestants need a formal gown, and make-up artists will be available. Each contestant will receive a free guest ticket. A mandatory stage rehearsal will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Jackson Creative. Tickets for audience members will be $7 in advance, $10 at the door and $30 for a family of five or more. For more information, call 706-335-5379. CLASSIFIED ADS 26,500 READERS $10 PER WEEK 706-367-5233 MasterCard • VISA Save $3 by placing ads online at classified@mainstreetnews.com Joey Harrison 12/14/67-11-11-07 We miss you and will love you always, Moni.r Clay and Till CARHARTT-LARGEST INVENTORY LOWEST PRICES ANYWHERE! One of Georgia’s largest Carhartt dealers. Winter clothes just arrived! 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