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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. JULY 30, 2009 — PAGE 11A
Social News
Bands, barbecue
set for Adam Coker
benefit Aug. 8
“3 Bands for Adam," a fund-raiser for
recent wreck victim Adam Coker, will be
held at Comer Fairgrounds on Saturday,
Aug. 8, with gates opening at 5 p.m.
In addition, chicken barbecue plates will
be sold prior to and during the benefit for $7
per plate. Plates will be sold between 3 and
4 p.m. before the benefit begins.
The Josh Daniel Band will perform from
6-7 p.m. followed by Down South, who
will perform from 7:30-8:30 p.m., with the
Bobby Compton Band performing from
9-10:30 p.m.
Tickets are a $5 minimum donation with
kids 12 and under free.
Adam Coker is the son of Dale and Gina
Coker, of Comer. Adam was injured in an
accident on April 27 while he and Tyler
Williams were on their way to school. He
was severely injured and in the hospital for
three and a half weeks and is still in physical
therapy.
Call 706-783-5350 to pre-order barbecue
plates.
Annual Crow family
reunion set for Aug. 8
The annual Crow family reunion is set for
1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8., at the Jones Chapel
Family Life Center on Hwy. 29 across from
Zeb’s Bar-B-Q.
Descendents of Christopher Willis Crow
are May Ann McGarity Crow; Bill and Ella
What’s happening
Crow; Pat and Tish Crow; Bud and Bell
Crow; Laura and Benson Crow; Charlie and
Sally Crow; Claud Crow; Cornelia (Nellie)
and Callaway Maxwell; Matie (Mat) and
Bud Rice; Octavia (Tave) and Milton J.
Davis; Emma and Bud Martin; Lula and
John Sexton; Mollie and Mel Sexton;
Maude and Will Harwell; and Jessie Lee
and George Sartain.
All relatives and friends are invited to come
and share in a day of fun and fellowship with
kinfolks. Bring your favorite food and drink
— all paper supplies will be provided. Bring
family pictures and any other information
you may have as well.
Hunsinger reunion
set for Aug. 9
The descendents of the Amanda Anderson
and Dewey Hunsinger family will hold their
annual reunion beginning at 8 a.m., Sunday,
Aug. 9, at Singing Pines, on Lake Hartwell
(off Hwy. 29 in South Carolina). Bring a
chair and covered dish, organizers said.
Call 706-783-5065 for more information.
Burden, Jordan, White
reunion set for Aug. 15
A reunion of descendants of the Burden,
Jordan, and White families of Elbert,
Hart, and Franklin counties will be held
Saturday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Bowman
Community Center, 209 East Railroad St.
Participants are asked to bring pictures,
family pedigree charts, flash drives, CDs,
family mementos, etc. Those attending are
also asked to bring a covered dish of food.
Plates, utensils, napkins, cups, ice, and
drinks will be provided.
For more information, contact Janice
Browning at 706-742-7022 or jbrownin®
uga.edu
Lutz family benefit
set for Aug. 22
A benefit is being organized for former
sheriff’s deputy. Sergeant Tom Lutz and his
wife, Leah, of Danielsville, to help alleviate
some of the financial burdens they are
facing due to health problems, according to
organizers.
Recently, Sgt. Lutz was diagnosed with a
lung disease as a result of chemical exposure
while serving the Gulf War. According to
the press release, his doctors have said that
his only option for a full recovery is a lung
transplant. Now he has been forced to apply
for disability and is unable to work. He is
left with a barrage of medical treatments,
medications and constant medical expenses,
the release stated. "This diagnosis has put
a severe strain on the Lutz family and has
overwhelmed them both financially and
emotionally," the release said.
Mrs. Lutz was diagnosed with multiple
sclerosis, a disabling neurological disease,
in 2003. The disease has progressed over
the last six years, leaving her with limited
mobility. "Even through the difficult
treatments, along with the painful and
debilitating effects of MS, she has taken care
of her household and continues to volunteer
for different causes,” benefit organizers said.
“She has been a constant advocate for the
citizens of this county as well as others."
Blue Ribbon quilters
Three generations of quilters brought home four blue ribbons from the Georgia Mountains Fair July 16-25
in Hiawassee. Left to right are Ashlie Poole, Alto; Mary Cromer, Madison County; and Evelyn Ingram,
Commerce.
County fair
61 st Annual Madison County Fair to light up Comer
By Nancy Bridges
Madison County UGA Cooperative Extension
Agent
The pages of the calendar tell it’s about 10
weeks until the gate opens for the Madison
County Fair, a tradition in the beautiful town
of Comer.
The Lions Club members generously give
their time and energy to make this fall home
town event which has taken place for the
last 61 years to the delight of people from
the Northeast Georgia area. Hundreds of
exhibits and community fair booths will be
entered in the fair this year.
I spoke with David McFarland, Comer
Lions Club Fair Committee, who tells me
that the fair will take place Tuesday, Sept.
29, through Saturday, Oct. 3.
Those interested in entering a craft, canned
good, sewing, crochet, knitting, or artwork
may obtain a copy of the 2009 rules at
the Madison County Extension Office, 97
Sunset Drive, Danielsville.
Fair check-in dates will be Friday, Sept.
25, from 2-5 p.m. or Sunday, Sept. 27, from
2-5 p.m.
Exhibits must stay all week and are picked
up at the end of the fair on Saturday, Oct. 3
from 9:30-10 p.m. only or on Sunday, Oct.
4, from 2^1 p.m.
Adults and youth will be judged separately
and premiums will be sponsored by the
Lions Club. Categories include needlework
of all types, sewing clothing and other items,
canning, fresh fruits and vegetables grown
by the exhibitor, quilts, artwork including
drawings, sketches, painting, photography,
woodwork, ceramic, pottery, metal craft,
baskets, floral arrangements and trash to
treasure.
Canned goods must be in sealed canning
jars using USDA guidelines. There is also a
honey and syrup category.
For more information concerning the
Individual Fair Exhibit competition, contact
the Madison County Extension Service or
Nancy Bridges at 706-795-2281.
MR. COOK, MISS SEXTON
Sexton, Cook to marry
Sept. 19 in Commerce
Dwayne and Karen Sexton, Alto, announce the engagement and
forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amber Maria-Louise Sexton,
Alto, to Mitchel Gary Cook Jr., Danielsville, son of Mitchel Cook Sr.
and Rita Cook, Danielsville.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Herschel and Marie Blalock
and Tony and Eloise Thomas, all of Alto.
Miss Sexton is a 2004 graduate of Banks County High School.
The future groom is the grandson of Quilla and Annie Graham, Hull,
and James and Cathaleen Bray, Crawford.
Mr. Cook is a 2000 graduate of Madison County High School.
The wedding is planned for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19, 2009, at the
Commerce Civic Center. Family and friends are invited. The couple
met at Country Rock, Athens, in Dec. 2008 and immediately began
dating. On their first date, they went to the movies in Commerce. After
four months of dating, they became engaged April 17.
"He proposed in a very special place to us,” Sexton said. “It was the
most romantic and precious thing that’s ever happened. Everything
and nothing is unique about our courtship. We have both had amazing
parents to learn from and we know what true love is. We wish to thank
them for bringing us up in loving homes. True love is rare. We know
we have a love like no other and that is unique!”
MR. MARABLE, MISS SMITH
Smith, Marable to wed
August 16 in Danielsville
Ruffin E. and Pamela K. Smith, of Danielsville announce the
engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Apryl
Jeannine Smith, to Kenneth Jordan Marable, also of Danielsville.
Mr. Marable is the son of Ken and Kelli Marable, of Colbert.
Miss Smith’s maternal grandparents are Elmer and Thelma
Grace Murray, of Athens, and her paternal grandparents are Lanier
Hall, of Wrightsville, and the late Jeannine Stone Smith Hall.
Miss Smith is a 2007 graduate of Madison County High School
and is continuing her education at Athens Technical College. She
is currently employed by the Marketplace in Danielsville.
Mr. Marable’s maternal grandparents are Marilyn Ferguson, of
Danielsville, and the late Charles Ferguson. His paternal grand
parents are Clifford N. and Joanne Marable, also of Danielsville.
Mr. Marable is a 2007 graduate of Madison County High School
and is employed by Leon and Farmer, Co. of Athens.
The wedding is planned for August 16, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Camp
Kiwanis Lodge, Old Wildcat Bridge Road, Danielsville,
All family and friends are invited to attend.
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