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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. AUGUST 20. 2009 — PAGE 15A Comer Farmer’s Market Juiced Table Talk? Power-hitting Table Talkians go deep with ‘grand slam of fun and flavor’ By Susan Casey-Voytik Correspondent Last Saturday's crowded Comer Farmers' Market was a grand slam of fnn and flavor as sharing the tables put Table Talk into extra innings. Sales continued as vendors were pack ing it in. New to the summer season line up were dried apples slices and sold-out Christmas limas. Other fresh sell-outs included “first-in-the-order figs,’’yellow squash, zucchini, green beans, butter beans, “on-deck okra,’’cayenne peppers, canta loupe and “clean-up hitter blue berries.'' Newsflash! It's a boo- hooing bye-bye to the Jubilee Farms blueberries that have run their seasonal course. “They’re outta here!” Prepared foods sported new item sell-outs: ‘Triple Threat” salsa, hitting the heat out of the park; fig-applesauce loaves that totally stole home; and cheese- braid yeast bread caught in the stands by fans. Sliding in to sell out were lemon blueberry walnut loaf, artisan bread and all-American apple pie. Wild card sell-outs in non food items were hand-sewn, antique calico, reversible table- cloths by The Irish Twin. Purses and bookmarks will be 50 per cent off through Aug. 29. Look for more price reductions on the tables of your favorite vendors as you scour the CFM for unique holiday gift ideas. Taking advantage of the seventh inning stretch, Amy Abrahamsen slid her chair under the first willing participant. Amy’s magic fingers, healing hands and comfortable chair are a temptation not many can resist. She was the last vendor stand ing, topping off the day with a therapeutic massage. Still on the bench is Dan Harris of Booger Hill Bee Company. Let’s all take our hats off and rally for the return of the world's best honey! Providing the entertainment between innings was the popular David Court. Performing with a mountain dulcimer, tenor recorder and harmonica, David is open to requests and other spontaneous musicians. The CFM extends an open invitation to all folk musicians and singers interested in sharing the stage Saturday mornings. The CFM always welcomes new vendors to occupy the tables for $5 each on a first come, first serve basis from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday until December 6. Farmers' “Family” Feedback: Some people are unaware of the strong family ties at the CFM. Family members are eager to attend the CFM with their vendor loved ones to share the experience. Last Saturday, Leslie Chandler’s mother fit up the tables with a beautiful smile as she sold her daughter’s wares. Pamela Campbell displayed her beautiful vintage jeweled designs and the apples of her eye, her husband and son, the latter of which is a talented folk artist. Among the Christian accessories and useful things on the table of The Irish Twin, her 9-year-old daughter sells her own hand-tied flies for the fly fishing enthusi ast. Jubilee Farms has long been a family affair and an inspira tional flagship vendor. Connecting families is an understood common denomi nator for all those frequenting the CFM. The importance and tradition of honest old-fashioned goodness and strong family values are what makes the CFM the pulse of the community. It is something the whole family can enjoy. Bottom of the ninth and down by two runs? Don’t sweat it: the tables are loaded and waiting for you to make a line drive to the Comer Farmers’ Market where the only thing called out is a sell out! See you there! Susan Casey-Voytikprovides the news from the Comer Farmers ’ Market. County notes Senior Center menu, activities for Aug. 24 — 28 planned The menu and activities for the Eloise McCurely Senior Center are as follows: Monday - grilled chicken breast Marsala, herbed mashed potatoes, garden peas, wheat bread, peaches and low-fat milk. Fitness/quilting/puzzles/ games. Tuesday - orange juice, chicken salad, three-bean salad, tossed salad with Italian dressing, wheat bread, graham crackers and low-fat milk. Fitness/Birthday Bingo/site council meeting. Wednesday - breaded pork patty with homestyle onion gravy, cabbage and carrots, black-eye peas, wheat bread, spiced cranberry apples, and low-fat milk. Fitness/quilting/puzzles/ games. Thursday - hamburger patty with ketchup, mustard and sliced tomato, old fashioned baked beans, cream-style com, hamburger bun, mixed fruit and low-fat milk. ARMC exercise and BP check/cards. Friday - sliced turkey with turkey gravy, mashed sweet potatoes, turnip greens, com bread, wheat bread, an orange and low-fat milk. Fitness/Senior outing. RAMP BUILT FOR MCELROY When Geneva McElroy’s arthritis became too severe for her to climb the steps to her home, her son Buddy McElroy, along with her brother and nephew, Junior and Darwin McGee, built a ramp to make her life a little easier. McElroy said she is “grateful for the love that went into the construction of the ramp.” She is pictured with her son, Buddy. News from the Over 50 Club By Cheryl Leuthner Correspondent Vice president, Gene Lackey called the meeting of the Over Fifty Club to order on Aug. 12, 2009. There were 14 people in attendance. Bill Coady presented the devotion for the day. If you could send a one- sentence message to God, would it be a request for someone or something, or praise to acknowledge how good God is and has been? Whichever you choose, you should pray on a daily basis. The club theme song was led by Charles Jay. ‘ ‘Happy Birthday" was sung to Charles Jay and Debbie Coady. There were no anniversaries in August. Bill Coady led the healing prayers, especially for Betty Westbrook, Bettye Bond, Ruth Pittman, Tommette Wilkes, Ms. Massey and Demp, Kitty Payne, Sarah Turner and Gene’s brother. The secretary/treasurer report was read by Cheryl Leuthner. All were reminded that our September meeting will be the annual auction. Eveiyone should bring items to be resold, recycled and reused. It was decided that the trip to the Hindu Temple will be on Saturday, Sept. 19. Tommy Dillard will drive the church bus. Departure time from the church parking lot will be determined at the September meeting. Will Mauldin presented a program of funny read- ings.The meal prayer was led by Charles Jay. Our next meeting will be on Sept. 9, 2009, at 11:30 in the fellowship hall of Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Hull. Please join us for some good fellowship and laughter. Cheryl Leuthner provides news from the Over 50 Club of Madison County. Military Rutledge completes Air Force basic training Air Force Airman Caleb D. Rutledge gradu ated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight- week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Starla and Dwight Rutledge of Smith-Rutledge Lane, Hull. Rutledge is a 2008 graduate of Madison County High School, Danielsville. 7W The Tree House would like to thank the following for making the 4 th ANNUAL TREE HOUSE TURBO TURTLE TREK a tremendous success... Turtle Trek Site Sponsor Crow’s Lake Corporate Sponsors Akins Ford Barrow Regional Medical Center Stop & Ride The Peoples Bank Crow’s Lake Newell Orthodontics Publix Super Markets Charities Garbage Hound Sanitation Southeast Toyota Distributors Woodmen of the World YearOne Braselton Pediatrics Community Bank & Trust Howell Orthodontics Mountain Valley Community Bank Regions Bank Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Jackson EMC Media Sponsors Living Jackson MainStreet Newspapers The Barrow County News The Paper Magic 102.1 Prize Sponsors Evergreen Pediatrics, Watkinsville Tree House Board & Turtle Trek Committee Funopolis Family Fun Center Hometown Community Bank Johnny’s New York Style Pizza & Subs, Winder Positive Outcomes Psychological Services Strickland, Chesnutt & Lindsay Stars and Strikes Jefferson On the Run Exxon Harry & David Discovery Toys Turtle Trek Backers Jonathan Jackson Georgia Power Bo Braswell Tina Brooks Barbara & Les Mount Larry & Tammy Sauls Cyndi White Brian Mitsdarffer Dave Rosselle Back in Time The Maxwells Yargo Community Band Saxophone Ensemble Jackson County Sheriffs Office Barrow County Sheriffs Department Arcade Police Department Commerce Police Department Hoschton Police Department Jefferson Police Department Winder Police Department Georgia State Patrol Georgia State Patrol Aviation Unit Jackson County EMS & Rescue Jackson County C.E.R.T. Jefferson Fire Department Department of Natural Resources University of Georgia Rollover Simulator Jefferson High School Fast Pitch Softball Team City of Winder City of Statham Firehouse Subs Fontis Winder-Barrow Speedway Jefferson Parks & Recreation Jackson County Landfill Chase’s Jiffy Jons LLP Inflatable Rentals Spirit Cycles Ingles, Winder Goofball Graphics The Sign Shop Jefferson High School Publix, Winder Adoption Sales Sites Barrow Regional Medical Center The Peoples Bank Hometown Community Bank Classic Hair Salon Mountain Valley Community Bank Stansell & Petree Belk Progressive Lighting Community Bank & Trust Akins First American Bank & Trust Jackson EMC Jackson County Farm Bureau Verity Bank Regions Bank Keller Williams Lanier Partners Tree House Turbo Turtle Trek Committee Candice Crook - Chairman Shannon Hammond - Vice-Chairman Donna Butler David Stotts Terry Casper Ken Greene Sandra Holliday Shadie Thompson Allyson Summerour Tom Crow Debbie Albritton Chris Griner John Beshears Deborah Worley Janis Mangum Meg Loggins Beverly Jackson Carol Smith Jane Brown Leah Nelson Christine Willis Carol Glass Marilyn McKendrick Marsha Beshears Debi Krause Susan Greene Srav Meka The Tree House Board Members Chris Griner - President Srav Meka - Vice-President Kathy Hall - Secretary Towanna Johnson - Treasurer Candice Crook Shannon Hammond Dana Hogan Beverly Jackson C. J. Johnson Bill Newell Larry Rary Brad Smith Carol Smith Allyson Summerour Shadie Thompson Christine Willis Deborah Worley Holly Aguilar Stanley Rodgers The Tree House Staff Courtney McVey - Executive Director Sarah Bach Christina Heliums Becky Lee Joanna Menendez Holli Morrow Emily Nelson Blair Root Ida Segars Debra Shreve Krystal Tkalec Penny Hopkins Helen Wilburn An Additional Thank You to the nonprofit exhibitors, vendors, community volunteers, and merchants who provided point of purchase displays.