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PAGE 8B - THE COMMERCE (GA) NEWS. WEDNESDAY. TANUARY 30. 2008 Krista D. Bess To Marry Jeremy S. Lord On July 23 Commerce Public Library News Quilters Give Building Fund A Boost Carole Walterhouse, president of the Cold Sassy Quilters, presents a $1,275 check for the library’s building fund to Library Director Susan Harper. Tina and Terry Abraham of Hoschton and David and Judy Bess of Milner announce the engagement and forthcom ing marriage of their daughter, Krista Danielle Bess, to Jeremy Shane Lord, son of Carol and Chip Pearson of Danielsville and Tommy and Tracey Lord of Nicholson. The couple has planned a sev en-day cruise with family and friends and will be married at the Frenchman’s Reef Resort in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, July 23. A reception will be held in the couple’s honor Aug. 2. The bride is the granddaughter of the late William “Bill” Hill, for merly of Dade City, FL; Betty Hill, Hoschton; and W.D. Bess, Dade City, FL, and the late Malona With 21 members braving the cold weather Sunday, Jan. 20, the Jackson County Historical Society met at the Pendergrass Baptist Church (established 1882). Linda McMullan presented the history of the church and a brief history of Pendergrass. Her father, J. Wilbur Cole, is the oldest living member of the church and was there to answer questions. One interesting point pre sented was that some believe Pendergrass was originally called Garden Valley, while others are Bess. Miss Bess graduated from Jackson County Comprehensive High School in 2004 and is attend ing North Georgia College and State University. She is a member of the “Lady Saints” softball team. She will graduate with a master of education in physical education. The groom is the grandson of Clara “Sue” Sertain, Gainesville; and the late William Sertain; Ruby Allen, Danielsville; and the late Almond Lord, formerly of Danielsville. Mr. Lord graduated from Jackson County Comprehensive High School in 2001 and attended North Georgia Technical College. He is a Gainesville City firefighter and emergency medical techni cian (EMT). quick to say the two were sepa rate settlements. As with many small towns in Jackson County during the 1800s and early 1900s, the railroad was key to businesses and travel. The next meeting of the histori cal society will be Sunday, April 20, for a ramble to the Stapler Cemetery in Nicholson. More details will be announced at a later date. For information or to join, write to The Jackson County Historical Society, P.O. Box 1234, Commerce, GA 30529. “It makes us all very happy to give this to you for the Building Fund,” said Carole Walterhouse, president of the Cold Sassy Quilters, as she handed library director Susan Harper a check for $1,275 at the Quilters’ meeting last Thursday. “I don’t know if you could possi bly be as happy as I am to receive it,” Harper responded. “We are grateful beyond words.” The quilters’ gift, earned by cre ating a king-size sampler quilt of stars and selling raffle tickets all fall, brings the library’s Building Fund total to $346,544 — still $236,490 short of the goal, but, Harper notes, about two-thirds of the way up the “fund-raising mountain” represented on a bill board in front of the library. “Every single gift is precious,” says fund-raising campaign chair man Tricia Massey. “This one rep resents work these quilters did with their hands and their hearts, and we appreciate that so much.” Library Board Deals With Costs At its first meeting of 2008, the Commerce Library Board faced the probability that the annual cost of membership in the Piedmont Regional Library System would more than double on July 1, going from $6,285 to $15,000. Membership in the regional sys tem is what provides the library with membership in the PINES statewide network of libraries, as well as bookmobile and courier service, cataloging and process- The Harold S. Swindle Public Library in Nicholson has released a schedule of events for the month of February. Coffee Time will be held in the multi-purpose room every Friday morning between Births Jayden Alexander Brooks Christy and David Brooks of Commerce announce the birth of a son, Jayden Alexander Brooks, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, at BJC Medical Center, Commerce. He weighed seven pounds, 15 ounc es and was 20 inches long. The grandparents are David and Gennie Barrett, Commerce; and Carolyn Brooks, Jefferson. Ava Nicole Williams Tiffany Richey and Anthony Williams of Commerce announce the birth of a daughter, Ava Nicole Williams, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, at BJC Medical Center, Commerce. She weighed five pounds, 15 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. The grandparents are Dorothy Richey and Kirby Evans, both of Commerce; and Jenice Lee Baker, Gainesville. Mentor Training Lindsay’s Legacy mentoring program will hold two mentor training sessions in February. The first will be held from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Commerce Middle School. The second will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at West Jackson Middle School. Lunch will be provided. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to Lisa Stephens at 706-410-5525 by Feb. 8. ing of new titles, the T-l lines that provide high-speed Internet con nections, and, crucially, access to state grant funding for library construction and expansion. In recent years, the regional membership fee has been paid by Jackson County, out of its aid to county libraries. Total annual county support for the Commerce library has been $18,566, and the difference between this total fig ure and the cost of regional mem bership is sent to Commerce’s city hall to help offset the city’s costs in operating the library. The increase in the regional membership, if it happens, will mean that there will be just $3,566 of county support — or 1.5 per cent of the Commerce library’s 10:30 and 11:30. Students in Deanna Bowen’s advanced early childhood classes at East Jackson Comprehensive High School will host Toddler Time for children ages 2 to 5. This operating costs — left to offset the city’s expenses in operating the library. “There’s no question that the region needs this fee increase,” said Library Director Susan Harper. “And the city is certainly doing its part, and then some. Now what we need is for the county to step up and start carry ing its share of the load.” Yoga Class a Hit The library’s Yoga class, now in its third week of Tuesday-evening sessions that start at 6:00, has retained about half of the more than 50 people who attended the free introductory class in early January. “There’s not room for a single additional body,” laughed library staffer Lisa Crumley, who time will provide the youngest patrons an opportunity to hear stories, take part in crafts, or participate in a number of other activities and will be held Feb. 8 and Feb. 22 from 10:30-11:30 am. has coordinated the class. “But we will be starting a new five-week session on Feb. 26, and we’re taking the names of people who would like to be on a list for it.” The teacher for the class, Shannon Frank, is a certified Yoga instructor, and is adult wellness coordinator at the Athens YMCA. She is comfortable teaching a group that includes everything from complete beginners to expe rienced practitioners. For more information or to get listed for the late-February ses sions, please call 706-335-5946 and speak with Lisa Crumley. Upcoming Events Art Exhibit 'Through Irish Eyes,” an array of Irish landscapes, wild life and portraits, all by Danielsville artist Betty Poole, is now on display in the meeting room. Writers Group: Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 10:30 a.m. The library’s Writers Group will gather in the meeting room. All are welcome, including newcomers and nov ices. Insurance Counseling: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m. A representative from the State Insurance Commissioner’s office will be at the library to answer questions and give advice on all kinds of insurance problems. No appointment is needed. 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). Blood pressure screenings will be available every Saturday morn ing. A display of rocks and miner als will be available for viewing throughout the month. Peace Place Sets Valentine's Ball Feb. 9 Peace Place has announced plans for its annual Valentine’s Ball and silent auction, to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Winder Community Center, 113 E. Athens Street, Winder. The evening ben efits the nonprofit shelter for women who are victims of domestic violence in Barrow, Banks and Jackson counties. Attire is black tie optional. The Georgians Orchestra will provide the music for dancing and entertainment. The evening will also include an hors d’oeuvres buffet and a cash bar. Reservations are requested by Feb. 6. An individual ticket is $50 and includes admission to the ball and silent auction. A Sanctuary Sponsorship is $350 and includes a table for eight, preferred table location, pre- and post-event publicity and an ad in the event program. 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Historical Society Gets Information On Pendergrass Harold Swindle library Announces Schedule For February