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PAGE 12A — THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL, AUGUST 27. 2009
Table Talk
Social News
ROTARY
CONSTRUCTS RAMP
FOR SCARBORO
Seven members of the Rotary
Club of Madison County gath
ered Thursday to construct
an 18-foot ramp for John
Scarboro, who recently fell and
broke his leg and wrists. He is
on a walker and wheelchair,
and needed the ramp because
he could not get up and down
steps. Workers included: Bob
Padilla, Artry Bishop, Jerry
Bond, Bob Anderson, Ed
Brown, Roy Gandy and James
Adams.
Hull Civic Club hears program on safety
By O.P. Jones
Hull Civic Club publicity chairman
The Hull Civic Club met on Aug. 13 with
16 members present. The members enjoyed a
delicious meal prior to the meeting.
The blessing of the food was asked by Scott
Jones and the meeting was called to order by
club president Buddy Logan. Steve Browning
opened the business meeting with prayer.
The pledge to the flag was held by all
members.
President Logan introduced special speaker
for the evening, veteran officer Doug Martin
of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office,
Martin spoke to the club about many aspects
of safety, which included the safety issues that
all need to follow to keep their homes safe,
such as reporting all unusual vehicles in the
neighborhood to the sheriff’s office.
Martin also advised club members to be
aware of mail, telephone and e-mail scams
and held a helpful question and answer ses
sion. The club appreciates him attending the
meeting and sharing some very good infor
mation.
In new business, the club voted to give a
love offering to Peggy Thrasher to help with
hospital stay expenses. Club members also
discussed adding handicap signs at the front
of the building.
A framed plaque with the club’s mission
statement was presented to the club by O.P.
and Paula Jones. The plaque was prepared by
their son, Eric Jones.
The mission of the club is to support the
community with volunteerism and to promote
the civic welfare of the community physically,
spiritually and financially.
New members are welcome at the next
meeting on Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hull
Civic Building.
Anyone who is interested in renting the
building should call Larry Hart, building and
grounds chairman.
Senior Center
menu, activities
for Aug. 31 - Sept. 4
The menu and activities for the Eloise
McCurley Senior Center are as follows:
•Monday - chicken pot pie, creamy mashed
potatoes, broccoli cuts, wheat bread, mixed
fruit and low-fat milk.
Fitness/quilting/puzzles/games.
•Tuesday - blended juice, lemon-peppered
chicken leg, butter beans, peas and carrots,
wheat bread, peanut butter cookie and low-
fat milk.
What’s happening
UGA nutrition/fitness/games/cards.
•Wednesday - sliced Italian beef sausage
with tomatoes, peppers in sauce, white rice,
Italian-blend vegetables, hot dog bun, peaches
and low-fat milk.
Fitness/movie and popcorn.
•Thursday - BBQ pork riblet, seasoned
black-eyed peas, mixed greens, hamburger
bun, an orange and low-fat milk.
Fitness/Reminiscent Corner/cards/games.
•Friday - chopped steak with brown gravy,
scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, corn
muffin, whole wheat bread, applesauce and
low-fat milk.
Fitness/Odyssey Healthcare Bingo.
Madison County Fair set
for Sept. 29 - Oct. 3
The Madison County Fair is coming to town
Sept. 29 - Oct. 3.
“We hope this year will be the best fair that has
ever come to Madison County,’’ organizers said.
Applications for vendors are now being taken.
“This is a great way to promote your business
during these tough economic times,” organizers
said.
For more details or an application, call 706-
795-2747. No food vendors, organizers said.
Large, low-pressure, cyclonic
storm system of severe
shoppers produces strong
winds and heavy table talk
By Susan Casey-Voytik
Correspondent
It seemed like a lazy Saturday at
the Comer Farmers’ Market under the
shade of the red and white roof until...
suddenly, a stomi of shoppers descend
ed like a hurricane. During the peaceful
eye of the storm, vendors scurried in a
fluny to batten down the hatches for
the next wave of Table Talk. A gust of
market-goers fizzled to a drizzle, and
the remains of the day were caught in
the folds of shopping bags.
Every color of the rainbow was
found in the produce that brightened
the tables with its summer season
spectrum. Dew-dropped freshly cut
flowers, heirloom bulbs and robust
transplants. A whirlwind of new pre
pared items took the spotlight with fig-
berry preserves, chocolate covered rice
krispy bars, pecan basil pesto, sold-out
banana bread, apple and peach fried
pies and long-requested fresh coffee.
Other sell-outs included fig-applesauce
and lemon-blueberry loaf cakes; sour
dough rounds and sweet Hawaiian
rolls.
Non-food items available at the
CFM are heirloom quality handmade
gifts of line art, historic reproductions,
fragrant cleansing products, Christian
accessories and useful things.
Most popular was the return of Dan
Harris and his world-class honey,
most missed was Wolf Creek Trading
Company and the best kept secret was
fresh, flavorful, salt-free salad dress
ing.
SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
Massage therapy has become regu
larly available at the CFM, and chari
table organizations make profitable
fundraising events. Artist demonstra
tions are an inspirational connection
to the heart of the market. Live music
promoting audience participation is a
crowd pleaser for all ages.
The CFM is currently seeking to
install a new board of directors and
market coordinator. All positions are
on a voluntary basis for dedicated,
community-oriented applicants desir
ing to achieve the highest standards of
a quality experience for all participat
ing in the CFM. Roll up your sleeves,
be ready to get dirty and email dan@
comerfrn.com with your contact infor
mation.
FARMERS’ FEEDBACK
Blowing in like a cyclone, industri
ous Karenni (kah-ren’-nee) women,
Plu Meh and Mu Cris, slung up tradi
tional backstrap looms on a bamboo
pole. Before you could say, 'We’re
not in Kansas anymore,"’ lovely woven
patterns had appeared. As a fiber-craft
artist myself, I had never seen a finer
hand-weave of such thin thread.
Wanting a better life, Plu Meh, Mu
Cris and families fled the refugee
camps on the Thai-Burmese border
and are currently sponsored by the
Christian organization Jubilee Partners.
Here they are given cultural orienta
tion and taught survival English, which
will enable them to better flow into
American life. Christina Dyck of
Jubilee Partners said,"’ The Karenni are
moving to Atlanta among a like ethnic
group. The purses and scarves they sell
help pay expenses."’ Saturday August
29 will be Plu Meh and Mu Cris’ last
visit to the CFM. Come admire their
cultural display of talent and take home
a unique, stunning souvenir.
Caught in a stomi of dissatisfaction?
Riding the waves of overpriced super
markets? Find refuge under the red
and white roof of the Comer Farmers’
Market where Table Talk is always
wann and sunny. See you there!
Susan Casey-Voytik provides the new
for the Comer Fanners' Market.
Out-of-countv notes
Civil Air Patrol open house set for Aug. 31
The Jackson County Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron, which
includes members from Madison County, will hold an open house
Monday, Aug. 31, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Jackson County squadron
headquarters in the modular unit adjacent to the Jackson County Airport
terminal.
For more information, contact Lt. MJ bridges at alpaparazi@aol.com
or 706-247-3973.
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