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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. JANUARY 8. 2008 — PAGE 3B Social News January Blood drives planned in Madison County The American Red Cross has planned a blood drive at Trinity Baptist Church Monday, Jan. 12, from 2-7 p.m. The church is located at 2411 Hwy. 29 North, Danielsville. Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. Platelets can be given safely every two weeks, up to 24 times a year. Most healthy people age 17 and older, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood and platelets. For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (448- 3543) or visit redcrossblood.org. Senior Center menu for Jan. 12 - 16 The Eloise McCurley Senior Center has announced its lunch menu and planned activities for Monday, Jan. 12, through Friday, Jan. 16. Monday - Orange/pineapple juice, beef patty with ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, hamburger bun, vanilla pudding and low fat milk. Fitness/puzzles/cards. Tuesday - Italian spaghetti, broccoli cuts, diced carrots, wheat bread, mixed fruit and low fat milk. Madison Co. Extension Service Bingo/fitness/puzzles/cards. Wednesday - Breaded fish square with tartar sauce, tomato gumbo, yellow com, hamburger bun, orange and low fat milk. Fitness/movie/popcom. Thursday - BBQ chicken cutlet, seasoned blackeyed peas with turkey ham, turnip greens and onions, combread mufiSn, applesauce and low fat milk. Out to eat. What’s happening Friday - Pork chop patty with brown gravy, blackeyed peas, turnip greens, combread muffin, apple crisp and low fat milk. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration/ Bingo/fitness/games. Heritage Foundation to meet Feb. 1 The Madison County Heritage Foundation will meet Sunday, Feb. 1, from 2:30 - 4 p.m. at the Madison County Library. Members say there will be an election of officers for2009, planning for potential “rambles,” as well as recording and scanning all of the county’s church history. Additionally, members noted, there will be a brief presentation of the past county school sub district boundaries (there were 41) and potential school locations from 1894. Angel Food Ministries announces January menu Angel Food Ministries, a non profit group, has announced its menu offerings for January. A regular box of food, priced at $30 each, will contain the following items: Ribeye steaks, leg quarters, beef patties, cheese-filled manicotti, pork rib strips, chicken breast fajita strips, ground turkey, broccoli, peas, oatmeal variety box, shelf stables milk, blueberry muffin mix, white com tortillas, pinto beans, chicken flavored rice and vermicelli, a dozen eggs and dessert. Angel Food also offers a senior/ convenience box at a cost of $28 each. This box includes the following items: New Orleans-style chicken over classic chicken tetrazzini, grilled chicken strips and penne pasta, country fried steak, beef and bowtie pasta, flame-broiled Salisbury steak, cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parmesan, flame-broiled beef patty and ten desserts. There are also five “specials” offered with the purchase of either a regular box or a senior/convenience box. They are as follows. Special 1 ($22) - six pound assorted combo box, including New York Strips, sirloin strips, boneless pork chops and hamburger steak. Special 2 ($21) - 4.5 pound bacon-wrapped meat combo, including bacon-wrapped beef filet, bacon-wrapped pork filet and bacon- wrapped chicken filet. Special 3 ($21) - 3.75 pound T-bone special. Special 4 ($20) - ten-pound chicken combo box, including a whole Perdue chicken, wings, chicken nuggets and breaded chicken tenders. Special 5 ($21) - fresh fruit and veggie box, which includes Idaho baking potatoes, sweet potatoes, medium yellow onions, Navel oranges, Georgia-grown pecan halves, Florida red grapefruit, Florida green cabbage, carrots, Florida tangerines and Washington state Bose pears. Orders are due by Monday, Jan. 12 and distribution day is Saturday, Jan. 17. To place orders, call Family Worship Center at 706-795- 5074, or 706-543-4472; Cynthia Hobbs at 706-797-3547; Angel Food Ministries, Athens at 706- 549-3818; Moon’s Grove Baptist Church at 706-795-2063; Antioch UMC at 706-757-2210 or Tim and Lynn Wheeler at 706-797-2667. For ordering in the Jackson County area, call Faith Baptist Church at 706-367-8994 or Lebanon UMC at 706-367-4938. Madison Go. Library announces January events The Madison County Library has announced its news and events for January: •Friends News: The first general meeting of the year will be on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. “You will have a chance to vote on the slate of officers, learn about this year's coming events, and partake of some delicious refreshment,” organizers said. “Don’t forget to renew your membership.” •Candlemaking as a celebration of light: Celebrate the return of light with this fun and usefiif craft. Program participants will make traditional melt-and-pour as well as rolled beeswax candles. Did you know that Feb. 2 is the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox? Feb. 2 is also Groundhog Day (shadows and light) and Candelaria (a Christian recognition of Jesus as the light). Learn more about this unusual day on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10 to 12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. •Library sewing group: This Wednesday afternoon group meets from 1-3 p.m. in the general purpose room. They work on new and ongoing projects in all mediums and with members of all ages. A collection of their work will be on display in the library this month. "Come join this crafty crew!” organizers said. •Other Art Displays: "We also are proud to have some beautiful face jugs and other pottery from Georgia Mudcats Pottery (Janice Hall and Pat Shields) of Danielsville,” said library officials. They are featured in the Georgia Living Section of December 2008 Southern Living Magazine. •Pajama Storytime: Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. “Snuggle up in your jammies with your favorite stuffed animals and listen to bedtime stories at the library,” library officials said. "We will have a small snack and some peaceful winter tales." •Chapter Book Review: Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon beginning at 4:30, “Miss Jennifef ’ will be in the lobby reading from Encyclopedia Brown. Elementary aged children are invited to read along, listen, and share a thematic snack. •Young Adult Book Discussion Group: This month they will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 4:30 p.m. They are reading ‘Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer. The discussion is free and free food will be provided. •Preschool and Toddler Story Time: “Your child’s first introduction to reading: read with them and watch them succeed,” library leaders said. Story time includes stories, finger- plays, songs and crafts for literacy- based fun. It is open to children ages 2 to 5. Open Play will be Jan. 16. This month’s themes are: Birds, the Letter X, Feet and Snakes. Madison Go. EMS holds Madison County EMS held its annual Christmas Awards banquet at Madison County High School cafeteria. There were 108 First Responders, EMTs, paramedics and family members in attendance. Frank Edwards recognized new First Responders with certificates and jump bags. They were: Chris Abercrombie, Chasta Abercrombie, DominickDove, Mary Epps, Sonny Epps, Brandy Hendricks, Joey Hendrix, Steven Kittle, Ronnie McCurry, Brandon McDaniel, Heather Meadows, Aleta Nalley, Chris Smith, James Stem, Josh Tiller and Ryan Vaughn. The addition of these new First Responders brings the total to 62. Keith Calloway was recognized as the county's First Responder of the year. He has been First Responder for the Carlton area for approximately 20 years. "Keith has been described as one who truly has a heart for what he does,” EMS director Dwayne Patton said. “We appreciate his willingness to serve." Scott Bridges and Ty Tolbert were recognized as the "Autry-Bridges Team of the Year.” "They both exhibit the excellent working relation ship that this award was formed for,” Patton said. "Their quality of teamwork and sincere devotion to helping their fellow man gained them this award. They are an awesome team.” Veteran EMT Ronnie was honored with the "David Fitzpatrick Memorial Award.” This award was formed in memory of “Pete” Fitzpatrick who served Madison County EMS from 1976 until his untimely passing in 1992, Patton noted. annual awards banquet "(Pete) is remembered for his total dedication to his job, his county, and his fellow man,” Patton said. "I have personally been there to see Ronnie work together with his partner, Larry Bridges, to give the best care to those who may have been sick or injured. Ronnie’s ability to work together so well with his partner is one of the reasons for the Autry- Bridges Team of the Year Award.” Patton said Autry has influenced many people, including him, to get into this line of service, "I want to thank our shift supervisors, Michelle Cleveland, Frankie Crane and Bobby Smith, for their continued dedication to this service, as well as for all of our employees and volunteers,” Patton said. “You are a blessing to me and this county, and I thank you for all that you do.” JUSTINE ROSE FLOYD Justin A. and Crystal Fuller Floyd of Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter, Justine Rose Floyd, on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Athens. She weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces and was 21.25 inches long. Grandparents are Jerry T. and Carolyn Woody Smith, Commerce: Clarence B. Fuller Jr., Jefferson; and Joel and Vicki Fowler Hoyd, Danielsville. Great- grandparents are Pearl Harkins Woody, Powder Springs; Robert and Virginia Griffin Bullock, Jefferson; Martha Clark Fowler, Elberton; and Gene and Gwen Smith Hearn, Hampton. Keely, Sanders married Aug. 2 MR. AND MRS. SANDERS Anna Williams Keely and Steven Lee Sanders were mar ried on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church of Rock Hill, S.C. The Reverend John C. Pruitt officiated. A reception followed at Meadow Lakes U Club House. The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner barbecue on Aug. 1 at the Beatty Bam in Rock Hill. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. David Fulmer Keely in, of Rock Hill. She is the grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Sabold Keely n, of Solomons, Md., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gaither Lewis Sr., of Winston- Salem, N.C. She is a graduate of Wesbyterian College in Clinton, S.C., and is a second-grade teacher at Pontiac Elementary School in Columbia, S.C. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cleveland Parham of Comer, and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lee Sanders of Watkinsville. He is the grandson of Lydia Sanders of Winterville, Maijorie Parker of Moultrie, and the late Donald Home Parker Steve is a graduate of the Henry Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia and attends the University of South Carolina School of Law in Columbia. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Honor attendants were Luura Keely Middleton of San Antonio, Texas, sister of the bride, and Mary Evelyn Kalutz of Columbia, S.C. Bridesmaids were Lara Beth Sanders of Athens, sister of the groom, Margaret Haskel DiBiase of Columbia, Alexa Chase Pack of Spartanburg, S.C., Delisa Marie Smith of Durham, N.C., and Meredith Paige Sullivan of Rock Hill. Honorary attendants were Anne Norman Beckham of Rock Hill, Elizabeth Boyken Carrington of Camden, S.C, Sara Keely Decker of Williamsport, Penn., Lauren Elizabeth Hickman ofWashington, D.C., Jennifer Elizabeth Jordan of Columbia, and Alexandria Taylor of Charlotte, N.C. Flower girls were Margaret Grace Murchison McBryde anc Jane Gregory McBryde, both ol Charlotte. The groom’s father servec as best man. Groomsmen were David l^ewis Keely, brother ol the bride, of Charlotte, Brendar Kelley Buck of Alexandria, Va. Ryan Matthew Middleton ol San Antonio, Thomas Stanhope Munro of Martinez, and James Cleveland Parham. Ushers were Michael James Barnett of Nashville, Term., Brandon Clark Pue and Jonathar Robert Weathers, both of Charlotte and Jonathan Raymond Wegmar of Atlanta. The ring bearer was Andrew Young of Charlotte. After a honeymoon trip tc Jamaica, the couple will make their home in Columbia. SENIORS ADOPT A FAMILY Senior at the Madison County Senior Center adopted a family to share Christmas with this year. Center attendees brought in gifts or donated money to buy gifts for the family, Center officials said. Shown (L-R) are center volunteer Amy Walters, Lula Thompson, Diane Chevalier, Opal Bridges, volunteer Carol Bose, Patsy Dudley and Patsy Wilkins wrapping gifts for their adopted family. 25-50% OFF 40% OFF All In-Stock * Avon Products Kigajf 50% OFF Pictures &l Knlckknacki J ^ r Assorted Boxes ^z^pEP Lighted Showcases WE ARE CUTTING OUR PRICES! Antique Furniture 25-50% off 7374 Hwy. 29 South - Hull GA fcrpfirafli'nnafeiF ? .tm'ss fqtf c.f in rye. 1 : 1 ltd ft \V9d 10-5 * Ttiu - & Fri 13-6 * icturooys 7-6 * (Closed Sun ft Mon) 706-353-4664