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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL THURSDAY. MARCH 12, 2009 — PAGE 15A Farm Family of the Year Municipal races ahead St. Patrick’s Day Smith Dairy Farms, Inc., of Comer and Rayle were named Georgia Farm Family of the Year at the 39 th annual Georgia Young Farmer Convention in Columbus. Owner Jeff Smith farms with his brother, Stephen, and their parents, Jack and Geraldine Smith. They farm 1,836 acres with 2,750 head of cattle, according to a press release. Contestants were judged on their farming operations, growth and expansion, computerization and implementation of new technology and involvement in the industry, the release stated. Jeff serves as vice-president of the board of directors of Georgia Milk Producers, Inc, as a board member of the American Dairy Association of Georgia, director of the Southeast Dairy Cooperative Association board and secretary of the Southeast Area Council of DFA (Dairy Farmers of America). Pictured (L-R) are: Eric Holton (Wilkes County young farmer teacher), Harry Compton (Georgia Young Farmers Association), Jeff Smith, daughter Jessica Smith, wife Kerith Smith and David Skinner (Georgia Development Authority). Industrial authority to meet Monday The Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in the historic Madison County courthouse in the center of Danielsville. Agenda items include: •Financial report. •Water request. •Utility director report: a. billing report; b. 2008 water system expansion update; c. Hwy 98 Water Tank. •Other IDA-related issues: a. Hull/Sanford sewer proj ect; b. engineering plans for fund programs American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; c. Seagraves Mill. Board of health reschedules meeting The Madison County Board of Health will meet Wednesday, March 18, at 2 p.m. at the Madison County Health Department Conference Room at 1424 Hwy. 98 West in Danielsville. Kemp announces for Secretary of State Five candidates vying for two posts By Ben Munro ben@mainstreetnews.com St. Patrick's Day is also election day in Madison County. Two cities will hold special elec tions Tuesday due to vacancies at their city council tables. Three candidates — Dennis Moon, Evelyn Patton Power and Ellyn Trinrud — are running for Jeff Roberts’ vacated seat on the Colbert City Council. Phillip Croya and Kathy Stamps are competing for Roger Watson's old seat on the Danielsville City Council. There would have been a third special election in the county Tuesday had anyone qualified for a race to fill Hull's vacant council seat. Paul Elkins left his council post in September for a successful bid for mayor. His council seat has been open ever since. Hull will hold a special elec tion in June if multiple candidates qualify. Here are the candidates for Tuesday’s elections: Phillip Croya: Danielsville City Council candidate •Occupation: Assistant trans portation director for Madison County Schools •Residence: has lived in the city limits of Danielsville for six years. He currently resides at 31 Northridge Court. •Reason for running: “I just care about the business of the city. I’m a taxpayer and I want to see my money taken care of ... I’m a people person. I love to meet new people. I've got tons of friends and I figured I would do good on the council because you deal with so many people.” Kathy Stamps: Danielsville City Council candidate •Occupation: administrative assistant at McLane Southeast, a grocery distributor. •Residence: has lived in the city limits of Danielsville for 15 years. She currently resides at 20 Northridge Drive. •Reason for running: “I just want to be able to help with the city ... to be more up-to-date with what’s going on with the city as far as the finances, the businesses coming to the city and just being there for the people of the city.” Dennis Moon: Colbert City Council candidate •Occupation: farmer and con tractor •Residence: Has lived in the city limits of Colbert for 18 years. He currently resides on Hardman Morris Road. •Reason for running: "I pledge to maintain the small, country atmosphere we’ve enjoyed for so many years ... I will work to seek state and federal grants and fund ing to improve and maintain water, streets and city utilities without increasing taxes.” Moon noted that he’s a member of Colbert Baptist Church, the Madison County Cattlemen’s Association and the Chamber of Commerce Ag. Committee as well as a past mem ber of the Colbert Volunteer Fire Department and the Colbert Parks and Recreation Committee. Evelyn Patton Power: Colbert City Council candidate •Occupation: office administra tor for Con Pac South, a distributor of corrugated containers. •Residence: has lived in the city limits of Colbert for "about 72 years — give or take.” She current ly resides on Third Street South. •Reason for running: "It’s something my dad (Dorsey B. Patton) did for a number of years before he died. He was always interested in what was going on in the town and for the town. I like Colbert because it is a small town. I like that community life. I guess I could say that the town has given a lot to me. I’d like to give something back if I can.” Power notes that she’s living in the same house her parents bought over 60 years ago. Ellyn TVinrud: Colbert City Council candidate •Occupation: Design consul tant/event coordinator •Residence: Has lived in the city limits of Colbert for 10 years. She currently resides at 53 South Forth Street. •Reason for running: "I think as we move forward we have to be proactive about how growth hap pens so we're not reacting to things that have happened to us. Instead, we're setting down some rules and watching out for a quality of life that we want to maintain here.” Trinrud notes that she and her hus band, Carl, have restored the old storefronts at the comer of down town Colbert. “I’m telling people that I’m that lady on the comer. That’s how they know me.” Library announces March news, events The Madison County Library has announced its news and events for March: •The Spring Book Sale will be March 20-28, open during all library horns. A special preview sale for Friends members only will be Thursday, March 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. Those who would like to work a two-hour slot during the book sale selling books should call Ann Davis at 706-789-2216. •The library staff offers congratu lations to Sara Carter on the anival of her grandson Owen Carter Smith, who was bom at 10 a.m. Feb. 17, 2009. •On display in the library: a col lection of cross stitch and crochet creations of Melinda Home. •Library sewing group: This Wednesday afternoon craft group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gen eral purpose room. They work on a wide variety of both unusual and historical handcrafts in all sorts of mediums and with members of all ages. •Young adult book discussion: They will meet Wednesday, March 25, at 4:30 p.m. They are reading Dovey Coe by Frances O’Roark Dowell. The discussion is free and includes free food. •Preschool and toddler story time: Story time includes stories, finger- plays, songs and crafts for literacy- based fun. It is open to children ages 2 to 5. This month’s themes are: Race Cars, and the letter Z. •Chapter Book Revue: Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon beginning at 4:30 Miss Jennifer will be in the lobby reading. Past selec tions have included mysteries and comedies for juveniles. •Computer Classes: As always, free and open to everyone. This month's classes will give you an introduction and tips to Microsoft Excel. Classes are now offered on Tuesday 2-3 p.m. or 7 - 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon. "Please pre-register as this is not a drop-in-style class,” library staff members said. Call 706-795-5597 to register or stop by the library. •Resume writing and Internet Job Searching: Special guest instructor and patron Melinda Dalton-Home will teach two sessions of how to write your resume and job searching on the Internet. Home will conduct these classes on Thursday evening from 7-8 p.m. •Music and More at the Madison County Library: The library has received a grant through the Grass Roots Art Foundation "to host three fun-filled Friday evenings here at the library.” Friday, May 8, Marion Montgomery will sing the blues. On May 15, the Garnet River Gals will play a variety of folk music. On May 30, Pat Shields and the Georgia Mudcats will play homegrown blue- grass tunes. All of these shows will be in the evening. “We may have additional artists perform as well as have food to purchase,” library staff members said. “The details are still being worked out but we wanted to give you the dates now so you can mark your calendar.” WATKINS MONUMENTS Monument Sales & Date Engravings We are here to provide all your cemetery needs. Serving Madison and surrounding counties for over 30 years. BUCK WATKINS 706-283-7326 Former State Sen. Brian Kemp, Athens, announced his intention to run for Georgia's Secretary of State in 2010. Kemp is seeking to replace Karen Handel who has announced plans to run for governor. Said Kemp, "Karen Handel has done a great job reform ing and streamlining this vital office. I am running to con tinue her good work and to make the Secretary of State's office a partner in efforts to create jobs across our state.” Kemp served in the Georgia State Senate from 2002-2006. In 2006, Kemp sought the Republican nomination for Agriculture Commissioner. Craig Lesser and Wesley Langdale are serving as Kemp's campaign co-chair men. A lifelong resident of Athens, Georgia, Brian Kemp is a graduate of the University of Georgia where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Agriculture. Kemp, 45, is married to the former Marty Argo of Athens. They have three daughters and are active members of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Athens. 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For more information, call 706-475-5620. www.armc.org MADISON COUNTY AREA RESTAURANT GUIDE COLBERT Paparonni’s Pizza 6376 Highway 72 W Colbert, GA (706) 788-2202 Billy Meadow’s Station 6729 Highway 72 W Colbert, GA (706) 788-3517 H&H Subs Inc 144 Busbin Lane Colbert, GA (706) 742-0826 COMER Carmine’s 1990 Main Street Comer, GA (706) 783-5145 Chief Burger 476 Highway 72 E Comer, GA (706) 783-5194 Compadres Mexican Grille 158 Gholston St. Comer, GA (706) 783-2129 Cup of Karma 1976 Main Street Comer, GA (706) 783-3000 Subway 18 Highway 72 W Comer, GA (706) 783-3718 DANIELSVILLE Chicken Express 32 Mama B Drive Danielsville, GA (706) 795-5585 Fox’s Pizza 200 General Daniel Ave N #225 Danielsville, GA (706) 795-0086 Hardee’s 350 General Daniel Ave N Danielsville, GA (706) 795-3969 Huddle House 565 General Daniel Ave N Danielsville, GA (706) 795-3338 Jot-Em-Down Cafe 2920 Jot Em Down Rd. Danielsville, GA (706) 789-2760 Moore’s Wings & Things 715 Highway 29 N. Danielsville, GA (706) 795-5279 No 1 China 200 General Daniel Ave N Danielsville, GA (706) 795-0183 Paparonni’s Pizza 240 General Daniel Ave S Danielsville, GA (706) 795-0237 Red Light Chili Pepper 15 Highway 98 E. Danielsville, GA (706) 795-0810 Subway Courthouse Square Danielsville, GA (706) 795-2144 Williams Bar-B-Que 1061 Highway 29 N Danielsville, GA (706) 795-5394 Zeb’s Bar-B-Cue 5742 Highway 29 N Danielsville, GA (706) 795-2701 HULL Bill’s Bar-B-Que 10010 Fortson Store Rd. Hull, GA (706) 549-4949 Biscuit Express 8729 Highway 29 S Hull, GA (706) 227-4138 Blazer’s Hot Wings 1462 Glenn Carrie Rd. Hull, GA (706) 208-0705 Pizza & Sub Express Inc 8727 Highway 29 S Hull, GA (706) 548-0488 ILA lla Restaurant 81 N Main Street lla, GA (706) 789-2356 Mystic Cafe 140 Mamie Lane lla, GA (706) 789-3989 To list your restaurant, call Ginger at 706-654-8449