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PAGE 8A —THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. APRIL 16. 2009 Social News What’s happening? April Ila VFD chicken BBQ set for April 18 The Ila Volunteer Fire Department will hold a chicken BBQ on Saturday, April 18. Plates will be available for pick up at the fire hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets cost $7 each and are available from any department member. Royal Food Store and Ila Restaurant. Master Gardeners to hold plant sale April 18 The Madison County Master Gardeners Association (MCMGA) will hold its spring plant sale from 9 am to noon Saturday at the Madison County Extension Office on Sunset Drive in Danielsville. “There will be assorted perennials, annuals, vegetable plants, including heirloom tomatoes and houseplants all available at reasonable prices,” organizers said. "In addition to plants, MCMGA is also selling tickets for a beautiful wooden arbor, built and donated by craftsman Ron Leuthner.” Tickets are $5 each or three for Si2. The drawing will be held at 11:30 the day of the plant sale. Contact the Extension Office (706-795-2281) or a Master Gardener for tickets.Coffee and baked goods will also be sold. ‘Get the Dirt Out’ workshop set for April 18 The Broad River Watershed Association (BRWA) will offer a free “Get the Dirt Out” workshop on Saturday, April 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Madison County Library, on Highway 98 East of Danielsville. The programis part of a statewide education and enforcement campaign to help reduce pollution carried by stormwater runoff from construction sites, according to a press release. Participants learn how to help prevent stormwater runoff and sedimentation from polluting streams and rivers under the Clean Water Act. The workshop provides materials for citizens to learn about why dirt is a problem for streams, laws that regulate construction activities to prevent dirt from getting into streams, and enforcement of the permits issued for land disturbing activity. This program is free and open to the public, and is being sponsored by the Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority as part of its community outreach program. “The largest single source of water pollution in Georgia is erosion and sediment runoff from construction and grading sites,” according to the press release. “Most of it is supposed to be kept on site." The Get the Dirt Out Program is designed to train citizens in how to spot stormwater runoff problems on construction sites, how to report the problem to the developer or the enforcement agency, and how to follow up to make sure problems get fixed. This program will last two hours and is free and open to the public. Each registered participant will receive a Get The Dirt Out manual, organizers said. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre registration is preferred. Please call 706-795-3473 to register. Heritage Foundation to visit Mason Mill The Madison County Heritage Foundation will have a Spring Ramble on Sunday, April 19, at 2:30 p.m. The group will visit Mason Mill. Meet at the mill on Hwy. 29 North just south Zeb’s Barbecue at the Mason Mill Bridge. Call 706- 498-7803 for more information. Gordon reunion set for April 19 The Gordon Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Comer Lions Club in Comer. Organizers say bring your favorite foods, ice and paper products will be furnished. Call 706-795-2747 for more information. Carlton Function Junction ahead April 25 The annual Carlton Junction Function is set for Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the big field on Hwy. 72 near the Carlton Post Office. There will be crafts and food vendors, musicians, kid-friendly activities, and “more barbecue booths than any other town fair can boast,” organizers said. Vendors interested in getting on the field can call Karen Hedgelon at 706-797-3743. May Colbert Canna Pageant ahead May 9 Spring is in the air and that means it is time for the annual Colbert Canna Pageant, organizers said. This year’s pageant is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, at the Colbert Auditorium. Entry forms may be picked up at the Colbert Bread Basket or Colbert City Hall. To be eligible, contestants must be ages 4-6, grades 4-6 or grades 9-12. They must live on a Colbert or Hull school bus route or mail route. The pageant information meeting will be Thursday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Colbert Auditorium. For more information, call 706-788-3191 or 706-369-1851. Hull Spring Festival planned for May 23 The 11th Annual Hull Community Spring Festival will be held Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the festival grounds on Old Elberton Road in Hull. The parade begins at “9:30 a.m. sharp,” organizers said. The festival will feature entertainment by Frankie and Tina Cleveland; an antique and classic car show; and vendors featuring food, games, novelties, children's activities and “much, much more,” organizers said. For additional information, call Paul Chandler at 706-354- 4170 (antique/class car show); Paul Elkins at 706-548-7343 (general information and vendor booths); Jeanette Jones at 706- 549-2159 (parade information) or Joyce Jefferson at 706-742-7600 (program ads). Net proceeds will go to “There's Hope for the Hungry” food ministry, sponsored by Hull Baptist Church. June Singing for Shelter Pets festival set for June 6 The Singing for Shelter Pets Festival will be held Saturday, June 6, at the Madison County Memorial Park in Danielsville from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers say there will be lots of entertainment including gospel, country and bluegrass music, along with numerous raffle prizes. Food and drinks will be also be available on site. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. All proceeds go to benefit the Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter. Scheduled performances include: Gospel music - Clark Kesler (who will also serve as master of ceremonies), the Songsters and the Gipsons (bluegrass gospel). Country music - Ramblin’ Country and Steve Dyer and Friends. Country/western music - The Sons of Shiloh, including Bartow Henry (vocals). Bill Adams, Norris Allen, Buster Chadwick, Barney Miller (steel), Ken Smith (guitar), Wayne Smith (bass), Wayne Stowers (drums) and Johnny Thomas (lead guitar). In case of inclement weather, the festival will be held in the old gymnasium behind the park. For more information, call the shelter at 706-795-2868. Senior Center holds annual plant sale The Eloise McCurley Senior Center is its annual plant sale Wednesday - Friday, April 15 - 17. The plant sale will be held at the senior center at 1265 W. Hwy. 98, Danielsville. FISH DAY * 4-6" Caufieh $39JOO par 100 ■ 6-9" Catfish $59JDO par 100 ■ B-11 1 Catfish $95.00 par 1 □□ T: |ii ilhiil-1 T ci:'ti. minr.-.f- £'-■ mnc iriw ITio big cth*p =£[[. Cr-Ti-p.:■ ’ l-kbrid Sis H, Sad Ear Gun FwxK Si:: Der[■ Friday, May 1 * 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Southern Outdoors 20919 Hwy. 441 N., Commerce, GA 70S-33S-9S79 No Pre-Ondera Nace&aary! Ju&t Ehowv up! Tommy’s Fish Truck ♦ 501-796-6343 MR. AND MRS. PATRICK Jordan, Patrick marry March 21 Sally Clark Jordan and Timothy Allen Patrick, Jefferson, were united in mar riage March 21, 2009, at their Jefferson home with Gary Garrison officiating. The bride is the daughter of Ron Clark and Nancy Clark, Watkinsville, and the groom is the son of John Henry Patrick and Martha Ann Patrick, Ila. Catherine Simms Register served as the matron of honor and Allison Patrick and Britton Sprayberry were bridal atten dants. Ray Ferguson served as the best man. A reception was held at the couple’s Jefferson residence following the ceremony. The couple had a wed ding trip to the Foundry Inn, Athens. Kappeler completes basic training Air Force Airman Jessica L. Kappeler recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Donna Davis of Davids Home Church Road, Comer, and Gary Kappeler, Danielsville. Kappeler is a 2007 graduate of Madison County High School, Danielsville. of ComnwEfl OFF Ditet Qf‘2s<? CHIara. VWa tPh osivJ!viJUnti-17iitE.tviJt Li Haclaada Commerce IT5 UnmB. bipr Hurt. 706-335-7456 li Hacienda Brnseltoi mi Wtfw * S3 MADISON COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING AUTHORITY NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL REQUEST ?OK PROPOSAL HUME EE: 1WKI2SGM PROPOSAL DUE DATE: April 3l 2005. at PJM. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL LOCATION": Carter Engineering Consultants, Inc. 1551 Jennings Mill Read Building 500, Suite E Bogart GA3W22 Phone: 706-554-7430 MATERIAL OR SERVICE: Construction services related to the installation of a siphon system and plunge pool aJt Seagraves Mill Dam located in Madison County, Georgia. CONTACT Pamela Lindsey, Administrative Assistant (706) 505-7430 Pamela1c3ca1terengrn1eerrn3.net Interested offerers may obtain a copy of the complete solicitation by calling (706) 55?-7130. Due to the printing and reproduction costs, the bid package can be emailed for a. cost of $100 or hard copies mailed or picked up far a. cost of £200. Campetiiive sealed bids for the specified service dial] be received by Carter Engineering at the address above. Proposals must be in tha actual possession of Carter Engineering at the location indicated, on or prior to the exact time and date indicaied above. Late proposals shall not be considered. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope. The Request for Proposal number and the offeror's name and address should be dearly indicated on Am nnfaJda of the envelope. Quesiions must be addressed to the contact person listed above. The Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids for consideration. $utne&utift' ttDMJHl GahatvIb.Gft Men - Ihurs. 1 Cue.:Si. FH. - Sat 107 New Bdfba! 3 MONTHS FOR s 19 99 (First Session Free) Bwl LoKfmg In Town! ■eudbr All Seasons Tan 1791 Hwy. 29 North ■ Athens, GA 30601 706-543-0073 V