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PAGE 11 A —THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. APRIL 23, 2009 Census address validation campaign to begin Through mid-July, the Census Bureau will conduct an address validation campaign, according to a press release. The purpose of the campaign is to ensure that the Census Bureau has the address of every housing unit in each county. Census workers will be out in force with handheld computers and picture IDs canvassing the neighborhoods. For inquiries, residents should address their comments and questions to the local Census office at 678-707-5120. Senior Center menu, activities for April 27 - May 1 The Eloise McCurley Senior Center has announced its lunch menu and planned activities for Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1. Monday - Apple juice, hamburger patty with mustard, ketchup and onion packet, brussels sprouts, seasoned pinto beans, hamburger bun, cookie and low fat milk. Fitness/puzzles/games. Tuesday - Smothered chicken, County notes Potatoes O’Brien, green peas, wheat bread, fresh apple and low fat milk. Fitness/Birthday Bingo. Wednesday - Beef stew (with carrots, potatoes and green peas), garlic spinach, white rice, wheat bread, peach cup and low fat milk. Fitness/movie and popcorn. Thursday - Meatloaf with barbecue sauce, carrot cuts, okra and tomatoes, cornbread muffin, wheat bread, mixed fruit cup and low fat milk. FitnessAVestem Day and square dancing. Friday - All beef frankfurter with mustard/ketchup/onion packet, baked beans with tomato bits, cinnamon apples, coleslaw with shredded carrots, hot dog bun and low fat milk. Fitness/bingo. Transfer station to accept leaflimb debris free of charge The Madison County Solid Waste Transfer Station is accepting leaf/ limb debris (no construction debris) from the recent snowstorm free of charge through April 24. Leaf and limb debris includes trees, limbs/branches, leaves and stumps. Leaf and limb debris may be brought to the station during regular operating hours (Wednesday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and during this six-week period only, leaf and limb debris will also be accepted on Monday and Tuesdays from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at no charge. No solid waste will be accepted on Monday and Tuesday. “We want the citizens to know that we are here to help but that there are special instructions they must follow - such as keeping storm debris separated," transfer station director Sandra Webb said. "Any building or construction debris must go to a C and D landfill.” Leaf and limb rules for the transfer station include: no loads accepted after 5:30p.m.; no household garbage or other debris is to be dumped with leaf and limb debris; the load must be secured; patrons must weigh in and out of the dumping area; this service is available to Madison County citizens only; debris must be unloaded yourself and must contain only trees, stumps, leaves, branches, etc. No construction debris. For more information, call 706- 795-3222 or the Keep Madison County Beautiful office at 706-795- 5151. TWO TIME WINNER Probate Judge Cody Cross was declared winner of the second annual Womanless Beauty Contest at Jones Chapel UMC. Judge Cross also won last year’s contest, orga nizers said. All proceeds from the contest and silent auction go to benefit the Madison County Relay for Life. “I don’t like dressing up like a woman, but people don’t like having cancer either,” Judge Cross said. “Whatever I can do to make their lives better, I am willing to do.” News from Madison County’s Over 50 Club Betty Westbrook called the April meeting of the Over Fifty Club to order. There were 24 people in attendance, includ ing 8 guests. Betty’s thought for the day was “'How to Plant Your Garden," taken from her church’s newsletter. Plant three rows of peas ( peace of mind, heart and soul), four rows of squash (squash gossip, indiffer ence, grumbling and selfishness), four rows of lettuce, (lettuce be faithful, kind, patient, and love one another) turnips (turnip for meetings, service and to help one another), Thyme (thyme for each other, for family, and for friends). Water with patience and cultivate with love. There is much fruit in your garden because you reap what you sow. Charles Jay led the group sing ing their theme song, “This is the Day." Happy birthday was sung to Joyce Dillard, Faye Jay and Chris Burroughs. Happy anniversary was sung to Chris Burroughs. Bill Coady led the healing prayers for Faye Jay, Melanie (Mary Ann’s granddaugh ter), Billie Gober, and Sissy Westbrook White (birth of a son next week). Cheryl Leuthner read the secre tary/treasurer report. Charles Jay suggested that the club could sell plates with a picture of Gordon's Chapel as a fund raiser. We will wait until later when the economy gets bet ter. The group went to Callaway Gardens April 14. An entertaining program was presented by the “Brain Minders." They are a group from the Madison County Pilot Club and include Patsy Dudley (narra tor), Betty Sartain, Betty Duncan, Gail Edwards, Joyce Fleeman and Dee Osborne. Dressed in costume, Fiona Fox talked about walking tips; Tulip Pig told about bums, safety and fire; Gerald Giraffe spoke about home safety; Penny Panda talked about driv ing safety; and Martin Monkey emphasized exercise to the keep the body and brain fit. The meal prayer was offered by Gene Lackey. The hostess was Debbie Coady. She had decorated with an Easter theme, includ ing hiding eggs at a height that nobody had to bend over to pick up. She had prepared a ham. Ann Seagraves had ordered chicken. There were many delicious side dishes and desserts. Our next meeting will be on May 13, 2009. The hostesses will be Betty Westbrook and Geri Cornish. It will be held at 11:30 in the fellowship hall of Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Hull. Cheryl Leuthner provides news from the Over 50 Club. Epps, Strickland, to wed May 16 Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Epps, Comer, announce the engage ment of their daughter, Kristi Kala Epps, to Dayton Mack Strickland, son of Rhonda McFarland, Comer, and Kirby Strickland, Danielsville, The bride-elect is the grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Epps, Comer, and Ms. Sue Carithers, Comer, and the late W. H. (Bill) McClellan, Jr. The future groom is the grandson of Ms. Revonda Strickland, Royston, and the late Cyrus Strickland, and Mr. Frank Fleming, Comer, and the late Vinnie Fleming. MISS EPPS, MR. STRICKLAND The wedding will be held at at Colbert Baptist Church, 5 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009, Colbert. Fortson, Moss to wedJune 27 David and Barbie Fortson, Danielsville (adoptive parents) and Michael Cannon (bio logical father) announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Fortson to Brandon James Moss, Danielsville. The bride elect’s grandparents are John and Blanche Fortson, Danielsville, and the late Clator Wilford Gill and the late Mary Lord, Royston. She is a 2005 graduate of Madison County High School and is currently employed by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Moss is the son of Steven and Jimmie Dean Moss, Comer. His grandparents are Blondean Casey, Comer, and Bill Moss, Comer. Moss attended Madison County High School and is currently employed with the Gall 706-795-2567 to subscribe to The Madison County Journal 3 Tf h' 1 &W-?- n .vp" All You Can Ful ''A FiatUy Restaurant" l 0 ^! Main kCaM 706-7J&-5145 ijlj P i ?j.n and Salad a b Ui .j . £ ' 1 ' S4.99 SS.40 LiHchftthwir [ ***J^ r " niir LVIu Mention this ad! kAi * CREATE * YOUR OWN STIMULUS , PACKAGE!, $ We will buy all types of Jewelry regardless of its 0 condition! 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