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PAGE 10A —THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. JULY 2, 2009
Table Talk
Birth announcements
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KERRIGAN IRENE ARGO
Nicholas Argo and Barbara McMicheaux,
Royston, announce the birth of a daughter, Kerrigan
Irene Argo, June 15, 2009 at Cobb Memorial
Hospital in Royston.
The maternal grandparents are Timothy and Lori
Barnes, Royston. The paternal grandparents are
Randy and Susan Argo, Hartwell, and Paula Argo,
Royston. Sisters are Cecilia, 4, and Emma, 2.
Sci-Fi Table
Talkers take
‘quantum leap’
Last Saturday’s Comer
Farmers’ Market was an enter
taining paradox. Outside on the
lawn was a slow Southern drawl
with a produce haul. Inside was
atom-splitting fun as Table Talk
took a quantum leap under the
red and white roof. Squeals of
glee burst forth from delighted
shoppers who bounced between
the tables like heated molecules.
A mysterious fruck-vendor
appeared to be thrust out with
a sonic boom at his last sale of
com. Who was that guy? An
increasing stream of market-
goers ended the day with a big
bang.
New to the season's current
harvest included Savannah and
Rattlesnake pole beans, Black
Beauty eggplant, cowhom pep
pers, green and red tomatoes,
red and yellow cherry tomatoes,
Santa Rosa and medley plums,
peaches, cantaloupe (Plato’s
favorite), watermelon, sage, dill,
oregano and Italian parsley. The
sale of okra hit me with it’s after-
math: You mean there was okra?!
Many sold out: few remained.
Prepared items were artisan
bread, cakes, pastries, cookies,
salad dressing, luscious lemon
ade, preserves, spice mbs and
locally-milled grits and commeal.
New this season: wild blackberry
jam and biscotti. Many items
rolled out in a vortex of shopping
bags.
Among non-food items were
jewelry, heirloom quality hand
made gifts, fine art, handcrafted
cleansing and beauty products
and the Wolf Creek’s ever popu
lar, all natural pesticide alterna
tive.
The CFM welcomes Susan
Russel, of Gatherings Garden
in Athens. Bursting forth on the
scene with a palette-o'-plenty, she
displayed heirloom bulbs, trans
plants, fresh-cut flowers, herbs
and gourd birdhouses. Encore,
please.
Hear ye, hear ye! The CFM
will be open in full swing from
8 a.m. to noon on July 4. Before
participating in the Colbert fes
tivities, beat the heat and stock up
early on homegrown goodness.
Saturday, July 11, is the must-
see summer grand opening of the
CFM. To celebrate the event, the
CFM will raffle an irresistible
basket full of vendor contribu-
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BLUEBERRIES ARE IN
Blueberries are pictured for sale at the Comer Farmers
Market. The is also a variety of squash, cucumbers, basil,
garlic, greens and more. For more on what’s at the market,
check out www.comerfm.com
tions. Same-day tickets will be
sold for $5 each. With the winner
drawn promptly at 11 a.m. All
proceeds benefit CFM improve
ments. We need fans!
FARMERS’ FEEDBACK
Calvin and Meashell Cosson,
Comer residents and area busi
ness owners, made a pit stop
with a flat bed trailer full of
peaches and tomatoes. These
enterprising busy bees could run
circles around warp speed. When
Calvin’s not running three granite
trucks, he’s hauling dirt, sand or
gravel in a dump truck. When
Meashell is not running the
home fires of Whistle Stop Grill
in Elberton, she tends the home
front and two middle school aged
children. A woman of Christian
faith, Meashell revealed, “Just
two years ago I was homeless.
By the glory of God, I have a
• Fresh Produce • Honey
• Baked Goods • Plants
• Incense • Music
• Seeds • Crafts
• Handcrafted Soaps
• Handcrafted Jewelry
Saturdays, 8am-Noon
Vendors & available products are
posted each week on our website:
www.comerfm.com/
NEW VENDORS WELCOME ''
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nformation:
comerfarmersmarket@qmail.com
706-788-9719
Founder’s
Corner
by
Buhl Cummings
HOMESCHOOL...Homeschooled
students are welcome at Athens
Christian School. Here’s what one
homeschooling mother said about
ACS:
“After homeschooling for 4 years,
my three oldest children began
attending ACS. I definitely feel like
ACS was a good and safe second
step for my children’s education.
They all adjusted wonderfully. The
teachers made sure that my
children had a smooth transition.
ACS is a blessing to my entire
family. I was pleasantly surprised
and delighted with how much my
children liked school at Athens
Christian School.”
If the Lord is leading you to take
a different direction with your
child’s education, ACS would be
honored to serve you.
ATHENS
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“Affordable Quality Education Since 1970”
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KANE KURT HAMBRICK
Curtis and Amber Hambrick, Comer, announce
the birth of a son, Kane Kurt Hambrick, June 22,
2009, at Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston.
The maternal grandparents are Billy and Jody
Caudell, Royston. The paternal grandparents are
Marty and Rhonda Hambrick, Royston.
Kurt has a brother, Rex Hambrick, and a sister,
Dixie Hambrick.
PILOT OF THE YEAR
Patsy Dudley (R) was named Madison County 2008-09 Pilot of the Year at the annual
Madison County Pilot Club Installation Dinner. Dudley was presented with an engraved
vase by Pilot Club president Chris Burroughs (L). The Pilot of the Year is chosen by
secret ballot of the Pilot membership, according to officials, and Dudley was chosen for
her “support of the overall Pilot’s program by unselfishly giving of her time and talents
in service to the Club, community and fellow Pilots.”
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Leisurely shopper? Hyper
speed sprinter? Whatever your
velocity, mosey on down to the
Comer Farmers’ Market where
we take the time to give you the
best. See you there!
2009-10
PILOT CLUB
PRESIDENT
Joyce Fleeman
(R) was recently
installed as the
2009-10 Madison
County Pilot
Club President,
and received the
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going president,
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