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PAGE 14A — THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL, AUGUST 13. 2009
Social News
Rotary Club constructs ramp
MR. HANEY, MISS MORGAN
Morgan, Haney to wed
Sept. 19 in Danielsville
Members of the Rotary Club of Madison County constructed a 24-foot handicapped ramp July 30 for David
Goolsby, who lives on West Street, Carlton. Goolsby has Rheumatoid Arthritis, and cannot negotiate steps.
He used to work in the granite business in Elberton and was born and raised in Madison County.
What’s happening
Burden, Jordan,
White reunion set
for Saturday
A reunion of descendants of the
Burden. Jordan, and White families
of Elbert, Hart, and Franklin counties
will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at
the Bowman Community Center,
209 East Railroad Street.
Participants are asked to bring
pictures, family pedigree charts,
flash drives, CDs and family
mementos. Those attending are
also asked to bring covered dishes.
Plates, utensils, napkins, cups, ice,
and drinks will be provided.
For more information, contact
Janice Browning at 706-742-7022
or jbrownin@uga.edu
Nabors famly
reunion
ahead Sunday
The descendents of James Oscar
Nabors will hold their annual
reunion Sunday at the First United
Methodist Church, 188 Martin
Street, Jefferson.
Family and friends are asked
to bring food and drink for lunch,
which will follow the morning
service, organizers said.
All paper products and ice will be
provided by the children of Oscar
Nabors. “Come and fellowship
with us during church services and
have lunch with us afterwards,"
organizers said.
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.
A barbecue pork plate fundraiser
is set for Aug. 22, with more
information to follow. Any monetary
donations to the Lutz family
in the meantime can be made at
any Merchants and Farmers Bank
branch. A motorcycle ride is also
being organized as part of the benefit
and volunteers are needed. For more
information, or to volunteer, email
Jennifer at lutzfamilvbenefit @
vahoo.com or call 706-202-5073.
Donations may also be mailed to:
Merchants and Farmers Bank - Ila
Branch, P.O. Box 638, Commerce,
GA 30530.
According to a press release, the
Lutz family has been a part of the
Madison County community for
more than ten years. Tom Lutz has
served his community as a sergeant
with the sheriff’s office since 1999.
He has also volunteered as a youth
soccer coach for the recreation
department and other causes. Before
settling in Madison County, Lutz
served 13 years in the army and is
a veteran of the Gulf War (Desert
Shield/Desert Storm) 1990-91 and
is a war hero. As a medic with the
2 nd Battalion 7 th Infantry, 24' 1 ' ID, he
was awarded his first Bronze star
with a “V” for valor and a second
Bronze star while serving in Bosnia
from 1996 - 97.
His wife, Leah, has been a
volunteer for the Danielsville
Fall Festival committee since its
inception in 2001. She has also
helped to bring awareness and
raise money for a cure for multiple
sclerosis and served with the MCHS
Soccer Boosters, Boy Scouts and
the Girl Scouts.
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 foil 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.”
The couple have two children,
Alex, a 2006 MCHS graduate, and
Stephanie, who is a junior at MCHS
this year. Alex played soccer, served
as a volunteer coach at the recreation
department and is an Eagle Scout
with Troop 377. Stephanie is a fall
festival and Harmony House Ride
to Survive volunteer and also enjoys
scouting. “Through their parents’
illnesses, they both have had to
grow up very quickly and accept
more than their fair share of family
responsibilities,” the release stated.
“Through their many efforts, the
Lutz family has always given with
open arms and full hearts, never
expecting to gain anything, only
being thankful they could help,”
organizers said. “Please help us give
back to them a little of what they
have given to us."
Annual Kirk
reunion
set for Aug. 23
The annual Kirk family reunion
will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, at
the Danielsville Volunteer Fire
Department, beginning at 11 a.m.
The fire hall is located just
off the old courthouse square in
Danielsville. “Please bring a well-
stocked basket of your favorite
food and drink (iced tea will be
furnished),” organizers said.
All utensils, cups, and plates and
ice will be available at the fire hall.
"Be sure to bring family pictures
and other articles of interest to share
with everyone," organizers added.
For more information or
directions, call Brian Kirk at 706-
795-3460 or 706-540-8290 (cell).
Heritage
Foundation
to meet Aug. 23
Does Madison County have
another equivalent of Ft. Lamar and
its 1790 era sister forts?
Bruce and Charlene Strickland
Maney will present a program on
this subject at the Madison County
Heritage Foundation meeting on
Sunday, Aug. 23, at 2:30 p.m. in
the meeting room of the Madison
County Library.
Mr. Maney is state historian for
the Georgia Society Sons of the
American Revolution and Mrs.
Maney is historical preservation
chairman of the William Day
Chapter Daughters of the American
Revolution. She is a descendent of
Soloman Strickland, who settled in
the Bluestone Community of what
later became Madison County.
Handouts will be provided. All
persons are welcome, organizers
said.
David and Kathy Morgan, Danielsville, announce the engage
ment and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Naomi Rose
Morgan, Hull, to Joseph Skye Haney, son of Curtis Haney, Carlton,
and Sheri Hix, Hull.
The future bride is the granddaughter of Richard and Rosemary
Dailey, Hunstville, Ala., and the late Ida and Scage Morgan. She
is a 2006 Madison County High School graduate and is cur
rently enrolled in the physical therapy assistant program at Athens
Technical College and employed at Athens Eye Associates.
The future groom is the grandson of Richard and June Bodine,
Bangor, Pa.; and Brady and Linda Haney, Demorest. He is a 2006
graduate of Madison County High School and currendy employed
at TACG in Pendergrass.
The wedding is set for 4 p.m.. Sept. 19, 2009, at Camp Kiwanis,
Danielsville. Invitations will be sent.
Birth
MICHAEL BRYSON HATTAWAY
Michael Hattaway and Deanna Seagraves, Hull, announce the
birth of a son, Michael Bryson Hattaway, July 26, 2009, at Cobb
Memorial Hospital. The maternal grandparents are David and
Joyce Maddox, Jackson County, and the late Jimmy Watson, Hull.
The paternal grandparents are Edna Hattaway, Hull, and the late
John Hattaway.
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to The Madison County Journal.
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JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB
Meets Tuesdays
Jefferson City Clubhouse
12:30 p.m.-(706) 367-7696
Gina Mitsdarffer, President
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Riders Post 215
Meets each 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m.
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Meets the third Thursday each month
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BANKS COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
meets first Monday each month
7:00 p.m. in the Banks Co. Historial
Courthouse at 105 U.S. Hwy, 441
North in Homer pd.-07/io
St. Catherine Laboure
Catholic Mission
Mass Schedule: Sat. 4:00 p.m.,
Sun. 11:00 a.m., Wed. 12:10 p.m.
Parish Council meetings:
2nd Sunday of the month after 11:00 mass
First Friday Adoration 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Website: www.stcatherinelabourega.org
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Albert Gordon Post 56
Each 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Harvie Lance, Commander
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Meets each 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m.
In Homer, GA at the
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Historic Highway 441 pd.06/10
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Each 4thTuesdasy, 7:00 p.m.
Jason Mergele, Commander
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Meeting Time: Sunday, 9:00 am
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For Missionaries Call: 706-380-9927
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No. 36, Jefferson, GA
1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
Dwayne Potts • 706-367-4449
Borders St. behind Tabo’s 260
JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday
Jefferson City Clubhouse
6:30 p.m.-(706) 387-1156
Mack Cates, President
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Anne Hansen and Gaylene Ward,
breast cancer suvivors and organizers
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Breast cancer survivors Anne Hansen and Gaylene Ward began
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who have lived with cancer and to raise funds for the Loran Smith
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year's event on October 17th, please contact the Athens Regional
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