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PAGE 8A — THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. JULY 9, 2009 lolF \f Ti | : - II jY ' 7 1 j » • vf / .■ JMfc ml I AS ‘ W| ■ wBJ - Efll) j v ( * m T RAMP BUILT FOR RICHARD AND CAROLYN HAYS The Rotary Club of Madison County built a 36-foot handicapped ramp for Richard and Carolyn Hays, who live on McCannon-Morris Road in Colbert. The Rotary Club constructed it last Tuesday as part of its community service pro gram. Funds for the ramp program come from donations, grants and fund-raisers. Carolyn, 72, has suffered six heart attacks, which have required several by-pass operations and confined her to a wheelchair. Carolyn, who worked for Woolworth and Bi-Lo in Athens, has lived in Madison County for the past 30 years. She and Richard have raised three children in Madison County. Her father was a stonemason, who worked on the carving of Stone Mountain. Workers on the ramp included Bob Anderson, Jim Jeffer, Ed Brown, Jerry Bond, Jack Chandler, Roy Gandy, Erwin Hardeman, Pat Quinn, Artry Bishop and Harlan Lovelace. What’s happening Venable family and friends reunion is July 19 The Venable family will have its annual reunion on Sunday, July 19 at Tommy and Helen Venable’s home (1665 Sanford Road. Nicholson). Call 706-757-3879 for more information. Organizers ask that everyone please bring their favorite recipe, photos, scrapbooks and tales (fiction or non-fiction) to share with their family and friends. “We look forward to seeing you there," organizers said. Senior center lunch, activities for July 13-17 The Eloise McCurley Senior Center has announced its lunch menu and activities list for Monday. July 13. through Friday. July 17. Monday - broiled chicken leg quarter with chicken gravy, carrot cuts, seasoned spinach, wheat bread, fruit cocktail and low-fat milk. Fitness/quilting/puzzles and games. Tuesday - blended fruit juice, Salisbury steak and mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, Harvard beets, cornbread, oatmeal raisin cookie and low-fat milk. Madison County Extension Service Nutrition Bingo. Wednesday - breaded fish filet, stewed tomatoes and okra, green peas, hamburger bun, tartar sauce, peaches and low-fat milk. Fitness/movie and popcorn. Thursday - breaded chicken breast patty, mixed vegetables, broccoli cuts, wheat bread, apple and low-fat milk. Fitness/singing group “The Relations,” to perform. Friday - chopped barbecue beef, coleslaw, succotash, hamburger bun, orange and low- fat milk. Fitness/puzzles/cards/bingo. PUPPETS DONATED TO PILOT CLUB Outgoing Madison County Pilot Club president Chris Burroughs (L) recently presented a gift of puppets to the club. Joyce Fleeman, 2009-10 president, accepted the puppets on behalf of the club. The puppets will be used for BrainMinder shows which emphasize safety in the home and environment of senior adults. Any organization interested in scheduling a show can contact Patsy Dudley, Brainminder chairman, at 706-783-4639. BACHMAN WELCOMED AS NEW PILOT CLUB MEMBER Sarah Bachman was recently welcomed as a new mem ber of the Madison County Pilot Club. Shown (L-R) are Pilot president Chris Burroughs, Bachman, Edna Hughes (mentor for Bachman) and Joyce Fleeman, mem bership chairman. Williams Bar-B-Que NOW SERVING BREAKFAST! 990 SAUSAGE BISCUITS SPECIAL This Week Only! * Don’t forget about Friday Night Fish Fry! 706-795-5394 (across from Madison County Hardware) Walker completes Navy basic training Navy Seaman Recruit Jack B. Walker, a 2008 graduate of Madison County High School, DanielsviUe, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, III. During the eight-week program, Walker completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise “gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet,” leaders said. “Battle Stations” is designed to promote sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. It's “Navy flavor” was designed to take into account “what it means to be a sailor,” leaders. Birth announcements CAROLYN SUZANNE GRIFFETH Phillip and Suzanne Griffeth, Athens, announce the birth of a daughter, Carolyn Suzanne Griffeth, on June 1, 2009, in Athens. She joins two siblings, Carson, 6, and Will, 3. The grandparents are Carol and Dick Perpall, Ila, and Harriette Griffeth, Colbert. ETHAN LEE BRAY Kelly D. Kidd and Nick Lee Bray, Comer, announce the birth of their son, Ethan Lee Bray, on June 25, 2009. He weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces. Grandparents are Tony Kidd, Comer, Cindy and Joe Krumman, Colbert, the late Roy Lee Bray, Jr., Colbert, Trudy Bray Alford, Royston, and Tony Alford, Bowman. MATTHEW AUSTIN MAXWELL Wilma Samples of Maysville and Matt Maxwell of Danielsville announce the birth of a son, Matthew Austin Maxwell, on Monday, June 15,2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. He weighed eight pounds, nine ounces and was 21 inches long. He joins a sister, Taylor Samples, 3. Grandparents are Frankie and Teresa Samples, Danielsville: Linda Guyton, Danielsville; and Johnny Maxwell, Bowman. MR. ACREE, MISS SWAIN Swain, Acree to wed Aug. 8 Jennifer Embrick, Commerce, and Scott and Teresa Swain, Commerce, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kristin Carol Swain, to Jeremy William Acree, son of Bruce and Angie Acree, Franklin County. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Tommy and Brenda Duncan, Danielsville, and Louise Swain, Commerce, and the late Lewis Swain. Her step-grandparents are Harold and Joanne Rogers and Pat Aaron. The future groom is the grandson of Sue Carlyle, Franklin County; David Clark, Gwinnett County; Marshall Acree Jr., Jefferson; and Jean Arnold, Gwinnett County. The wedding is planned for 3 p.m. Aug. 8, 2009, at Grove Level Baptist Church, Maysville, All family and friends are invited to attend. 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