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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 201 3 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 5A Social Elizabeth Hope Farmer born Jan. 4 Congratulations to Daniel and Amy Farmer on the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Hope Farmer on Jan. 4 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She weighed six pounds and 10 ounces and was 19 Vfe inches long. She joins a sister, Madison Grace Farmer. They live in Winder. She is the granddaughter of Greg and Kim Scales Crane of Homer and Ricky and Joyce Harrison of Center. Great- randparents are Phil and Barbara Scales of Homer, Ellen and James Parker of Commerce and Flora Garrett of Nicholson. Area News Willene Parson Boyle 706-677-4200 willene.boyle@windstream.net and Merle Freeman, Braselton, Jeanette Queen, Lula, and Jack Queen, Gillsville Congratulations to Mitch and Katie Griffin of Commerce on the birth of their son, Gage Mitchell Griffin, on Dec 17 at 11:54 a.m. at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. He is the grandson of Nathan and Tina Winkler of Glen , North Carolina, and Bobby and Shelia Griffin of Lula. Great- grandparents are Ruby Kellar, Glenn Falls N.C., Lamb Griffin, Lula, Hugh Praise Report: Chad Richardson’s cancer is in remission Thank God for this great news. • The community and host of chil dren who were part of the Pre-K/ Head start Program were saddened to hear of the death of Mrs. Carol “Pace” Denton who passed away last week. She leaves her husband, Tommy Denton, daughters, Kelly Denton Reynolds, and Heather Denton Moss, grandchildren, Kacey Reynolds, MaKayla Moss and Matthew Moss, mother, Irene Pace, brothers, John and David Pace, and sisters, Cathy Bruce and Barbara King. Please remember this family. Carol will be greatly missed. She was a friend to many. I was a part of the pace family for 10 years and Carol and her family have always consid ered me to still be a part of their fam ily. We love you Carol and will miss you greatly. Remember this family in your prayers. • The community was saddened to hear and our prayers go out to the family of Barry Lane “Foot” Forrester who passed away recently. He was a lifetime member of our community. He leaves his parents, Frank and Eva Mae Forrester, brother, John and Sherry, niece, Shelby, and a host of other family and friends. Keep this family in your prayers he will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to the family of J.L. Martin of Lula who passed away last Thursday. He leaves five children and grandchildren and great-grand children host of other family and friends. I visited with the Martin’s a lot during my childhood. My sister, Carolyn, and Judy were best friends. Mr. Martin always worked at Shirley’s Feed and Seed in Commerce. He will be greatly missed. Our family had a great Christmas gathering at the home of Ruth Parson with family all around on Dec. 22. There were about 60 family members present. Mary Parson’s family gathered at her home on Christmas Eve with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ruth Parson was also present. A special prayer request for the next few weeks for Alex Strickland, the son of Tammy and Pete Harrison. Alex is at home recovering and still in need of our prayers. • Happy birthday to: Betty Meeks, Jason Layfield, Sandra Turner, Lindsey McDuffie, Don Scales, Emma Dale, 5, Joann Davidson, Darrell Crane, Todd Smith, Sandra Whitfield, Perry Smith, Mike Craven, Maecee Grace Crumley, 3, Carlita Turk, Ricky Simmons, Cody White, Ashley Reece, Taylor Parson, Kenny Crumley, Mike Boyle, Cindy Standridge, Tammy Kennedy, Tim Harper, Kendra Rosser, Marty Elrod, Brandie Carlan and Angela Williams. Happy anniversary to Ollie and Talmadge Savage. My email address is willene. boyle@windstream.net. Contact me with all your news. I have to have my article in before noon on Mondays. Cornelia bridal show features 40 vendors If you are planning a wed ding in the near future, the Weddings Unveiled brid al show will offer a unique chance to view what’s avail able, according to organizers. The interactive bridal event will be held at The Community House at 601 Wyly Street in Cornelia from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12. “This is an event all brides-to- be in 2013 will want to attend,” said Alan NeSmith, regional publisher of Community Newspapers, Inc. The event, featuring 40 ven dors, will include gift shops, florists, a fashion show, cater ers, wine tasting, furniture, hair salons and much more for pro spective brides and grooms. In addition, the 2013 Northeast Georgia Bridal maga zine, published by Community Newspapers, will make its annual debut. This 52-page color magazine is full of helpful and entertain ing stories about brides and weddings in this area. Each attendee will be given a copy of the magazine, filled with advertising from Northeast Georgia businesses who spe cialize in making weddings extraordinary. There also will be gift bags, prizes and an opportunity to register to win a specialty brid al basket valued at more than $1,000. The show is sponsored by and hosted by the Northeast Georgia Region of Community Newspapers, Inc., which includes The Northeast Georgian. Confirmed vendors include Bella Musica Trio; Carolyn’s Fine Jewelry; Food Factory; Global Escapes; The Gold Shop; Habersham Chamber of Commerce; Habersham Hardware/Gift Garden; Kingwood Country Club & Resort; Lanier Tent Rental; The Nest; The Purple Door Boutique; Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards; Tiger Lily Invitations; Woods Furniture, Cenita Vineyards; Studio Blue; Myra Reidy Bridal Biz; Historic Smithonia Farm; Boutier Winery; Salon Avanti; L&L Farm and Events; Habersham Caterers; Rabun Manor; The Glorious Daisy; Valley Springs Lodging; Amara Center; Chatooga Belle Farm; Sienk Photography; Sweet B’s Baker; The Copper Pot; The Wishing Well; Cornelia Florist; Densmore Farm; Dover Grace; Cornelia Bakery; Brickhouse DJ; Unicoi State Park; Helen Wedding Chapel; BBC PHoto; Jazzercise. Tickets for Weddings Unveiled are available at The Northeast Georgian, 2440 Old Athens Highway, Cornelia, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Tickets are $5 per person. Tickets can also be ordered online at northeast- georgiabridal.com. For more information, call 706-778-4215. Program series set for small organic and naturally grown farms Northeast Georgia is home to many small farms that are using direct marketing and alternative production prac tices to market to local con sumers, retailers, and restau rants. The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is hosting a series of programs to provide the latest research- based information to these producers. The dates, top ics, and registration dates are listed below. These programs are designed for small farm producers that are implementing organic or sustainably grown practices (not necessarily “certified” organic or naturally grown) on their farms. All programs will be held at the J. Phil Campbell Research and Education Center in Watkinsville and will start with a meal at 5:30 p.m. Cost for registration is $15 per session or $40 for all four programs. • January 29: Organic Insect and Disease Control in Fruits and Vegetables (Register by Jan. 18). •February 12: Food Safety for Small Farms (Register by Jan. 18th or Feb. 4). •February 19: Small Farm Grazing Management (Register by Jan. 18th or Feb. 11). •March 5: Profitable Marketing for Small Farms (Register by Jan. 18th or Feb. 25). To register, contact the Banks County Extension Office at 706-677-6230. birth announcement P/ppa Josephine Fouche Adam and Macie Fouche announce the birth of their daughter, Pippa Josephine Fouche, on December 28, 2012, at 2:58 a.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. She weighed 10 pounds and 2 ounces and was 23 inches long. She joins two sisters, Sadie, 10, and Karis, 8. Maternal grandparents are: Richard and Candi Hoard, Watkinsville. Paternal grandparents are: David and Susan Fouche, Jefferson, and Barry and Cindy Wilson, Maysville. Maternal great-grandparents are: Imogene Hoard McCants, Athens, and the late Floyd “Fuzzy” Hoard, Jefferson; and the late Joseph and Beverly Puckett, Summerville, S.C. Paternal great-grandparents are: Joel and Lilly Benton, Commerce; Myrtle Fouche, Nicholson; and the late Willard Fouche, Nicholson Banks-Jackson Risk Reduction DUI SCHOOL 706-336-6777 DEFENSIVE DRIVING 1728 North Broad Street, Commerce, State Certified 5010 and 2007 Next DUI Class begins on January 12,2013 Next Defensive Driving Class will be held on Jan. 19, 2013 IN THE NATION J Our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit has received the 2012 Silver Beacon Award for Excellence for being one of the best in the nation in caring for your heart. Athens Regional Cardiac^^ Vascular Center athenshealth.org V
