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PAGE 12A — THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. MAY 28. 2009 County notes Senior Center menu, activities for June 1-5 The Eloise McCurley Senior Center has announced its lunch menu and planned activities for Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. Monday - Ham and scalloped potato casserole, broccoli cuts, stewed tomatoes, wheat bread, fresh orange and low-fat milk. Fitness/quilting/puzzles/games. Tuesday - Smoked sausage, steamed cabbage, seasoned carrots and potatoes, hot dog bun, fresh banana and low-fat milk. UGA nutrition/fitness/quilting/cards. Wednesday - Oven-roasted chicken, black-eyed peas with turkey ham, turnip greens, wheat bread, chunk pineapple cup and low-fat milk. Fitness/quilting/puzzles/games. Thursday - Blended juice, spaghetti with meat sauce, cauliflower with red pepper, green beans, wheat bread, chocolate chip cookie and low-fat milk. Fitness/United Hospice/Crafts/Dairy Month. Friday - Breaded chicken patty with chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, wheat bread, fruit cocktail cup and low-fat milk. Fitness/Bingo. USDA to conduct agriculture information During the upcoming June area survey, the Georgia Field Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will collect agricultural information throughout the state. NASS representatives will be contacting producers on selected tracts of land to collect information about their land uses and agricultural activities. Information provided by respondents is confidential by law. For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS Georgia Field Office at 1-800- 253-4419 or visit www.nass.usda.gov. Madison Countians part of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ cast The Athens Little Playhouse will present “The Spell of Sleeping Beauty" at the historic Seney-Stovall Chapel in Athens May 30 and 31 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission, $8 for Alps members, seniors and students. Sunday will be a children's matinee with $5 tickets for kids 12 and under. Tickets will be available at the door, but reservations may be made by calling 706-208-1036. Directed by Madison County resident, Gloria Kibbe Sams, and featuring the talents of fellow Madison Countians Robert Simmons, Rachel Eberhart and Carrie Dove, this version of the beloved faery tale tells the story of the beautiful Princess Briar Rose of Never Nod. Her parents plan a celebration party after her birth and invite the Wise Faery Folk of the Kingdom, but because there aren't enough golden plates, they exclude Evilina. Even though she has kept to herself at Tumbledown Castle for many, many years, she is highly insulted at the slight and shows up at the party anyway. She places a curse on the baby Princess which will cause her to prick her finger on a spinning wheel spindle on her 16 th birthday and die. “Come see how the good faeries eventually help save the day by altering the curse from death to deep sleep," organizers said. “True love's kiss will save the day." Environment health surveys now available The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR), Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging Madison County residents to complete a community environmental health survey. The purpose of the survey is to collect community health concerns about underground liquid and gas petroleum pipelines within the county. Members of a community advocacy group. Citizens Organized for Pipeline Safety (C.O.P.S.), have expressed concern about potential health risks associated with exposure to contaminants with these pipelines and distribution facilities in Madison County. C.O.P.S. is working with the DPH’s Chemical Hazard Program (CHP) staff to develop, distribute and collect the community environmental health surveys. Information collected from the completed surveys will be used to develop appropriate public health programs for the community. “This community survey is a very important tool which will help us assess the health concerns of the community,” says Dr. Sandra Elizabeth Ford, acting director of the Division of Public Health. The survey consists of a five-page questionnaire that asks about health and environmental concerns, health history and basic demographic information (i.e., age, race, etc.). Participation is voluntary and offered at no cost. Results of this survey are scheduled to be available to residents in summer 2009. Residents can obtain a survey online at www.health.state.ga.us or by calling 404-463-3768. Surveys are also available at the Madison County Health Department and the Athens Regional Medical Center’s Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support. Individuals can also return completed surveys to the health department or the support center. Surveys can also be submitted via mail or fax to the Chemical Hazards Program as instructed on the survey. Surveys results are expected to be available to residents this summer. Reports created from the survey results will not contain any personal identifiers such as names or addresses. These reports will contain grouped information only. For more information on this or any other public health program, contact Pam Noah with the Chemical Hazards Program at 404-463-3768. ‘Magic Man’ to per form at Madison Co. library Keith Karnok — known in Northeast Georgia as “Mr. Keith the Magic Man” — will appear at the Madison County Library Wednesday, June 3, at 2 p.m. Karnok, a resident of Oconee County, is a magician and ventriloquist. Recently, he was a finalist in a national ventriloquism talent contest. In addition to the display of the art of ventriloquism, sleight of hand, and a host of magical illusions. He will be accompanied by his exotic talking and singing Goony Bird, "Vern.” Each child attending will receive a col oring picture of Karnok and Vern. For more information, visit www. keithmagicman.com. School News MCHS Class of 1959 plans reunion The Madison County High School Class of 1959 reunion is planning its 50-year reunion on Aug. 29. Detailed information will be sent out soon, organizers said. If any class members have changed addresses, contact Jean Strickland Ginn at 706-789-2330. Ten Madison Countians receive Piedmont degrees Ten Madison County students received degrees recently at Piedmont College. The graduates, listed by hometown, include, from Carlton: Joyce Michelle Rrolikowski, Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in middle grades education; and Ashley Lynn Shaw, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in business administration. From Colbert, Christopher Glynn Brewer, B.A. in business administration; Heather Michelle Hunt, M.A. in middle grades education; and Lorey Lynn Phillips, M. A. in middle grades education. From Comer, Minnie Elizabeth Slusher, M.A. in secondary math educations; and Melissa Whitehead Yarbrough, Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree in special education. From Hull, Mitzi S. Dillard, M.A.T. in special education; Melissa Elrod, B.A. in business administration with honors; and Kimberly Suzanne Morgan, Education Specialist (Ed.S.). MCHS class of ‘99 hosting reunion Aug. 8 The MCHS Class of ’99 will hold its 10-year reunion, Saturday, Aug. 8, at 6 p.m at Camp Kiwanis in Danielsville. Tickets are $35 per fo^ON Restaurant We would like to thank all family & friends from Danielsville, Comer, Colbert, Ila and Royston for all their support! "With your compliments our food will continue to get even better!" 200 General Daniel Ave. N., #219 • Danielsville, Ga 706-795-3012 person. Contact Robin Seagraves Lunsford at redraiders99@gmail. com or 706-788-2176 for more information and to request a registration form. UGA honors local students The University of Georgia has named the following students from Madison County as either presi dential scholars or to the dean’s list for spring semester. The presidential scholar des ignation is given to undergradu ates who have scored a perfect 4.0 grade point average during the semester while taking at least 14 credit hours. Students named to the dean’s list have earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher out of a possible 4.0 while taking at least 14 credit hours. Those named presidential scholars are: Ethan Wesley Dean, Comer, a senior majoring in arts and sciences; Melissa Elaine Hines, Danielsville, a senior major ing in education; Mercy Grace Montgomery, Danielsville, a junior majoring in education; and Margie Nicole Temple, Danielsville, a pro fessional majoring in pharmacy. 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Tucker makes Dean’s List at Brewton-Parker Jamie Denise Tucker, Danielsville, qualified for the Dean’s List at Brewton-Parker College of Mount Vernon for the spring 2009 semester. Qualifying students were enrolled in 12 or more hours and earned a grade point average of 3.6 or better. ; App,e Specialist Graduation is here (May we suggest a gift?) The new iMacs, MacBooks and MacBook Pros make perfect graduation gifts. peachmac macs • ipods • software • service 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy (across from Lowe's) • Athens • 706-208-9990 visit peachmac.com • also in Augusta! V . 1 / Chic and stylish top-of-the-line and designer wedding invitations by Carlson Craft at affordable prices. 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