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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. JANUARY 22, 2009 — PAGE 7A THEOTAHTER1 ALTER P4ATDH SHOP Ai WAYNE, Omiv LEAVES COVERING YOUR YARD? tawmr ns ' dtifcfcOVt* SttttfSjfro * WatttrttfliftnB*. LAJ9S5CAPS GROUT AllM HuftpH Tumw-rtj* IJtfatEifc* Cnnur apai unsjutaiOMtai Shift and Opi id ba feti tn Rlfc* kHy 3Q ariStn^f, hn^f 3. Ihb ai D|ph% 1 Hdfl uiJih nil bur ■mri ilhlkdlbinilh ShhiBOI API a-7111 maiFfe^a-dlUDftnin SAiftif Ifa mrilB » imU Hhm^fhlbiiiiuKn ail it "ia kffy tart( [fait' Ufa |boAi la |nr dUm id HdH a fjtdf wtullii Ii b mlg§ pad Frflitv id (TOO &H-758G ATHENS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ctu mm ■AdMki MOTTO: WE SERVE To*ay, mh more lhsn L4 milfan mer* and women Ter.ceri n dvw 19& countries, Lions have expanses ^tieir -hue be hslp ircel the tuer-increasirg need's of Dif -jIm; community For ejtample, 'Aitfiin minutES of the Indian Ocean tsunami crisis, Lions Leaders- n wages areas mobilized to aid the tidims - their neigUors. Ben ns those leaders was a ;::Ms*ise npl work that has funded mllicns of dolars lo the aid efforts in addition 1o presiding offer much needed resources. The Lions chJb nolo is very simple: We Serve. As Lion Winston Churchil said, ’We matte a If ng by what the gel but we make a Hfc ey what we give.' Lors find their own ives enriched by being part of a fellowship of service- minded eersons. In todays busy world, personal time is a valuable commodity. Mow you onoose to spend lime is an imcorlant consideration. Visit your local Liens Club. We believe volunteering as a Lien can make a difference far you. and as a result you make a difference n the world. For irfc-Tia1ion about yotr local Lions CU±, contact 7U6- 763-2151 or 7O6-7H-20M o®oo a>®qo $®o- Madison County Little League ±± Basdull andSoflball Sigpnps** When; Saturday, Jan. 31 r 2009 & Feb. 7, 2009 ID a.m. - 3 p.m . Ages: 8 -10 Wheie; Danielsville Elementary Gym Cast: Btike ccz\?f birth ifrtf-jzea ’va^nups. BrJ’! f onr dcfiL'imf io Jricii proof of odd nraj. Bar Tnfiwn jfinn tgl- Chmck Bmson at 7D6-2t6-2153 dmm50n@colli115qra.com On bmljiiiiill ^ to Jfoae a mess^gf end I i'Li! ail SKi Zuisr 1M dqr. */_' p School News COMER FIT GIRLS RECOGNIZED The Comer Fit Girls received certificates from the Madison County Board of Education (BOE) for completing a program that included exercise, reading and friendship, according to organizers. The exercise program ended with participation in the Comer 5K Reindeer Run where one of the girls won her age division. SHARING THE JOY The Hull-Sanford Elementary School fifth grade chorus made a spe cial visit to Athens Heritage Nursing Home Dec. 18 to perform Christmas songs for the residents. After their group performance in the cafeteria, the students car oled room-to-room sharing their Christmas joy with all the patients. Pictured with Mrs. Evelyn Carlton are (L-R) Brayan Antonio, Mrs. Carlton, Dillard Carlton, Cindy Carlton, Michell Lucero and Tanner Sartain. PERFORMING AT NURSING HOME The Hull-Sanford Elementary School fifth grade chorus made a special visit to Athens Heritage Nursing Home Dec. 18 to per form Christmas songs for the residents. After their group perfor mance in the cafeteria, the students caroled room-to-room sharing their Christmas joy with all the patients. Pictured with Mrs. Lila McCarty are Claire Coberly, Kayla Reilly, Courtney Alexander, Mrs. McCarty, Madeleine Edwards, Hannah Griffith and Kayla Bryant. FIFTH GRADERS ATTEND HONOR CHORUS Several fifth grade students from Danielsville and Ila Elementary Schools recently attended Georgia Elementary Honor Chorus in Atlanta. The students memorized five pieces, two in a foreign language, and performed in a concert. Pictured (stand ing) are Lydia Carr, Lauren Chitwood, Destiny Sims, Cerah Collins, Faith Smith, Mattie Carmichael, Morgan Robertson, (kneeling) Ethan Strickland and Hayden Echols. Law Day essay contest announced The law office of Warren C. Caswell announces that it is once again sponsoring a Law Day Essay Contest for local students. This year's topic was selected in honor of the bicentennial anni versary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth and asks entrants: “Which of the 13 th , 14 th or 15 th Amendments to the Constitution is the most important and why?" Further, entrants are asked to explain how their selected Amendment affects their life and the lives of those around them every day. First prize is a $500 cash scholarship and second prize is a $200 U.S. Savings Bond. All high school students in Madison, Franklin, Oglethorpe, Elbert, Hart, Jackson and Banks counties are eligible, according to the press release. Entries are due by April 15 and winners will be announced on Law Day, May 1. Full details are available on the Internet at www.warrencaswelllaw.com Law Day was firstproclaimed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958 and is a day of national dedication to the principle of gov ernment under law, according to the press release. Each year the American Bar Association, and a multitude of state and local bar associations, hold events and cel ebrations honoring law day to educate the public about the role of law in our society. The Annual Law Day Essay Contest is designed to encourage young people to think about the role of law in society and how law affects their everyday lives, even at a young age, the release stated. Caswell has sponsored the contest each year since opening his prac tice in Madison County. Madison County Library announces January events Fittings Bag Evaluations Repairs Putting Green Equipment Apparel! 01 The Madison County Library has announced its news and events for January: •Friends News: The first gen eral 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 useful craft. Program participants will make tra ditional 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). Uam more about this unusual day on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10 to 12. Children under 9 must be accom panied by an adult. •Library sewing group: This Wednesday afternoon group meets from 1 to 3 in the general pur pose 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!” orga nizers said. •Other Art Displays: “We also are proud to have some beauti ful 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 sto ries 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 Jennifer" 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 pro vided. •Computer Classes: Did Santa bring you a computer for Christmas? In January, Alisa Claytor, the library’s computer specialist, is leading a four-part workshop on introducing you to the computer. The third week (Jan. 20, 21 and 22) deals with learning how to work with files and fold ers, and the fourth week (Jan. 27, 28 and 29) will be having some fun with the computer. The library offers three meeting times: you may attend one per week or all three. Sessions are on Tuesdays from 2 to 3 p.m.. Wednesdays from 11-12 p.m. or Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. Please pre-register as this is not a drop-in-style class, organizers said. Call 706-795-5597 to register or stop by the library. PAIN PILL PROBLEM? itotmifiMtinn program Robert W, Dail Memorial Treatment Center CAUi for Information Lord named to Darton College dean’s list Natalie S. Lord, of Danielsville, made the merit list at Darton College, Albany, for the fall 2008 semester. Hattaway receives degree from Ga. Southern Dustin L. Hattaway, Danielsville, received a degree in exercise science during the fall commencement ceremonies at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro. To qualify for the merit list, a student must be full time and have earned a 3.4 or higher grade- point average. QUALIFYING FEB NOTICE FOR THE CITY OF COLBERT Fu rjijitni bo OjCtO-A. £1 ii Li 1(d)(1), the blowing- qua.lir/1ng bes tkre set by t!s ColbertClLy Ma/ot and CourtclI In the October bIO■CEiiotLdpr Mgyor ill 1.(50and Council person tdE.idti. quiiUprlric far tbs ounces Holed eboTe win begin at B:3ti eta...on Align it 31, £0(0, and will end nt l:oo pm. on September 3, iCnv The GerumJ Elartloa will be held on Mo-errte r i. £00i. Fuel Fowler EJwtiMU BlipCiTiTTtanrIanfc City of Colter!