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The
Commerce News
Page 12A • December 19, 2007
Social News
A Little Suspicious Of Santa
Birth Announcements
Damien Miles Godfrey
Casey and Joshua Godfrey of Jefferson announce the birth of a
son, Damien Miles Godfrey Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at BJC Medical
Center, Commerce. He weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces and was 19
inches long.
The grandparents are Blake and Debby Elston, Maysville; Charles
Godfrey, Jefferson; and Nita Guest, Comer.
Madison Lynn Sharp
Kelly Shreffler and Josh Sharp, Commerce, announce the birth of
a daughter, Madison Lynn Sharp, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at BJC
Medical Center, Commerce. She weighed eight pounds, 6.9 ounces
and was 19 1/2 inches long.
The grandparents are Kathy Porath, Alpharetta; and Barbara and
Keith Malone, Providence, KY.
Lindsey Addison Marie Skinner
Amelia Skinner of Maysville announces the birth of a daughter,
Lindsey Addison Marie Skinner, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at Athens
Regional Medical Center. She is also the daughter of the late William
C. Skinner. She weighed six pounds, four ounces and was 19.5 inches
long. She joins a sister, Hailey P. Skinner, 18 months.
Grandparents are John and Juanita Bowles, Maysville; and John
Skinner, Dry Pond. Barbara Skinner, Dry Pond, is the great-grand
mother.
Gavan Peyton Welchel
Anthony and Amanda Welchel of Commerce announce the birth of
a son, Gavan Peyton Welchel, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at St. Mary’s
Hospital, Athens. He weighed seven pounds, one ounce and was 19
inches long. He joins a sister, Macey, 7.
Grandparents are Michael and Darlene Thornhill, Hoschton; the late
Van Welchel, formerly of Hoschton; and Jimmy and Doris Stevens,
Pell City, AL. Great-grandparents are Ruby Thornhill, Hoschton; the
late M.J. Thornhill, and the late Tommy and Sue Shipman, all formerly
of Hoschton.
'Opera' Tickets
Now Available
The Downtown Development
Authority office has tickets for
the special Commerce visit by the
Atlanta Opera.
Four members of the opera will
perform excerpts from the opera,
“Cold Sassy Tree,” from the novel
by the same name that was set in
Commerce.
The 55-minute program will be
held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8,
at the Commerce Cultural Center
on State Street. Tickets cost $20.
Call 706-335-2954.
The Commerce visit is the result
of a grant The Atlanta Opera
received to produce the operatic
version of Olive Ann Burns’ novel
to do community outreach.
“Cold Sassy Tree” is set in the
town of “Cold Sassy,” which
is based on Commerce, and
there are frequent references to
Commerce and other area com
munities. The book relates the
events surrounding the marriage
of “Grampa Rucker Blakeslee” in
1906 to the young, attractive mil
liner Love Simpson just weeks
after the death of his long-time
wife as seen through the eyes
of 14-year-old Will Tweedy The
general store once located in the
original part of what is now the
Commerce Civic Center provided
the basis for Grampa Blakeslee’s
store.
Brandon Medrano dubiously examines a
candy cane Santa gave him at the Commerce
Public Library’s Story Hour last Thursday. Both
Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance.
Brandon eventually warmed up and told Santa
what he wanted for Christmas.
Library Announces Holiday Schedule
The Commerce Public Library
has announced its holiday sched
ule, and will be closing at 4
p.m. Christmas Eve and remain
closed all day Christmas Day
and again New Years Day. All
other library days and hours of
operation will be unchanged.
“We’re making these plans with
a light heart,” notes library direc
tor Susan Harper, “because we
feel so good about the results of
our Food for Fines program.” By
the time it ended last Saturday,
Harper says, the program had
brought in two and a half bar
rels of food — all of which was
delivered to the Banks-Jackson
Emergency Food Bank by library
staff and volunteers “just in time
for Christmas.”
The Cold Sassy Quilters’
“Holiday Stars Quilt” ticket sales
have also succeeded, bringing in
more than $1,000 to benefit the
library’s Building Fund. A draw
ing to be held Thursday at noon
at the library will determine the
winner of the quilt.
“We’re grateful to the people
of Commerce for their support
of both of these efforts,” Harper
says.
Yoga Class A
Popular Idea
More than 40 people have
expressed an interest in attend
ing an introductory yoga class
Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 6:00 p.m.
at the library. “I think we’ve
touched a nerve,” says library
staffer Lisa Crumley, who
planned the class.
It will be the first in a series of
five sessions conducted by cer
tified yoga instructor Shannon
Frank, and she will be teaching
Anusara Yoga. Participants will
work on breathing and relax
ation, and will learn yoga poses
designed to enhance flexibility
and strength.
Those who decide to attend the
following four sessions will be
asked to pay a $40 instruction
fee in advance at the end of the
first class.
To sign up, or for more infor
mation, visit the library or call
706-335-5946.
Upcoming:
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). Note: There will not be a
Kidsercise session Dec. 26.
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.
Author Visit: The Book Vine
will host a visit from Georgia
author Julie Cannon Friday,
Jan. 25, at 1:30. Cannon, who
hails from Bishop, will read
from her upcoming fourth
novel, “The Romance Readers’
Book Club.”
Army Awards Bronze Star To Steven J. Dale
Army Reserve Chief Warrant
Officer 4 Steven J. Dale has been
decorated with the Bronze Star
Medal for supporting the mission
of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The medal is awarded to an indi
vidual who, while serving in the
U.S. armed forces, has performed
a heroic act, meritorious achieve
ment or distinguished service
during armed conflict or ground
combat while engaged against an
armed enemy of the U.S.
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He has served in the military for
27 years and is the stepson of
Glenna Wheeler of Commerce.
Operation Iraqi Freedom is the
official name given to military
operations involving the U.S . and
coalition forces participating in
efforts to free and secure Iraq.
Mission objectives focus on force
DID YOU KNOW?
By Preacher Clint
DID YOU KNOW THAT JESUS’
BERTH WAS FORETOLD SEVEN
HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS
BEFORE FT CAME TO PASS?
Isaiah 7:14
GOD promised through Isaiah
the prophet that JESUS would be
born of a virgin. When the Angel
appeared unto Mary and told her
of the son she was about to have,
she said, “how shall this be, seeing
I know not a man.” (Luke 1:30-35)
What is impossible with GOD. Not
only was HIS birth foretold but
also the place of his birth. (Mic.
5:2) JESUS WAS BORN IN
BETHLEHEM, TO A VIRGIN JUST
AS GOD HAD PROMISED. HE IS
THE GREATEST GIFT.
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116 Ashland Drive
Commerce, GA 30529
protection, peacekeeping, stabili
zation, security and counter-insur
gency operations as the Iraqi tran
sitional governing bodies assume
full sovereign powers to govern
the peoples of Iraq.
Headmaster’s
Corner
by
Buhl Cummings
SPECIAL...The Christmas Sea
son at Athens Christian School is
always special. We enjoy the
of Christmas on
sparkling trees that speak to us
of Jesus Christ, the Light of the
World. We love the of
Christmas as we sing the
beautiful carols of this season of
song. Most of all, we feel the
of Christmas flowing
from hearts that are filled with
the joy of the Lord.
ACS sends Christmas blessings
to you and your family. We trust
that the lights, sounds, and the
spirit of Christmas will brighten
your heart and your home at this
wonderful, special time of the
year.
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Jackson Creative To Hold 'Ms. Cured For Life' Pageant
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 avail
able. Each contestant will receive
a free guest ticket.
Tickets for audience members
will be $7 in advance, $10 at the
door and $30 for a family of five
or more.
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