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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. AUGUST 27. 2009 — PAGE 7A School News FFA MEMBERS TRAIN FOR AREA CDE Madison County FFA members Emili Sarver, Trey Bouwsma, Rosia Harbert and Rebecca DeJesus recently attended a floral design professional training session at East Jackson Comprehensive High School. Over 60 students and teachers attended. School notes Class of 1959 reunion set for August 29 The Madison County High School Class of 1959 reunion will be held on August 29 and organiz ers are still seeking information on the following: Patricia Lester, Lawanna Hicks Mangleburg, Gene McElroy, Ophelia Whitley Payne, Henry Wheeler and teacher Ed Hemphill. If anyone has the address or contact infor mation for any of these, contact Jean Strickland Ginn at 706-789- 2330. FFA alumni invites new members to Aug. 25 meeting The Madison County Future Farmers of America Alumni would like to invite all past and present members of the Future Farmers of America to the first meeting of the new school year, which is scheduled for Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at Madison County High School in the agricultural room. Members say those interested did not have to be a member of FFA when they attended school to become an alumni member “If you are interested in agriculture and have a desire to see our children grow up and keep the farming business alive, come and join us,” alumni members said. “If you would be interested in joining, call 706- 795-2747 or 706-248-2020. State supt. looking for student advisors Georgia Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox is accepting applications for her 2009-2010 Student Advisory Council. The members of the Student Advisory Council meet three times during the school year with Cox to discuss how decisions made at the state level are affecting students throughout Georgia. Members are advisors and act as liaisons between the Department of Education and the students of Georgia. “For several years now, I've had the pleasure of working closely with students on my advisory councils,” Cox said in a statement. “I listen closely to the advice and concerns of these students and share that information with others as we make statewide policy decisions." All students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply. Meeting dates are: November 9, 2009; January 25, 2010; and March 8, 2010 (dates are subject to change.) Applicants should be able to attend all three meetings. To be eligible for the council, applications must be received by Sept. 30. For more information, visit the StudentAdvisory Council website at http://public.doe.kl2.ga.us/ sup.aspx?PageReq=SUPSAC. Freshman Academy FFA holds year kickoff meeting ice cream. The Madison County Freshman Academy FFA chapters held an after school ice cream/year kick off meeting Aug. 20 to encourage students to join FFA, get involved with FFA and help students learn the many different opportunities available to them throughout the school and next summer. More than 40 students from the Madison County Freshman Academy FFA chapter stayed after school to participate in the first afterschool meeting of the year. The Freshman Academy offi cers planed and organized several fun games for their members to play, including an egg race, dolly races and balloon popping war. After the games the students were served by the Freshman Academy officer team their favorite flavor of ice cream and toppings. The 2009 - 2010 calendars, August news letters and Career Development Event information were handed out during the meeting as well as some door prizes. Every month of this school year the Freshman Academy FFA chapter will hold in-school club day meetings and afterschool night meetings for their mem bers. The first club day meet ing is Friday, Sept. 18, during the advisement period. Other afterschool meetings include a FFA softball game. Fall Festival/ Halloween meeting, FFA football game, Christmas party, basketball The Madison County Freshman Academy held a year kick off party Aug. 20. game, FFA movie night, bowl ing trip, fishing tournament, bow shoot, volleyball game and end- of-the-year celebration. ‘There is so much to be involved with in the FFA,” Zack Tankersley said. “Find something that inter ests you and get involved. You will have a lot of fun!” Those interested in getting involved with the Freshman Academy FFA chapter can con tact Trisha Lastly at tlastly @mad- ison.kl2.ga.us or 229-894-0507. r PUBLIC NOTICE lla Water Customers The City of lla Water Department will be flushing the water lines on SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2009. You may notice some discoloration in your water, but this should clear up. Flushing will take most of the day to complete. City of Carlton MUNICIPAL ELECTION The City of Carlton will hold municipal elections on November 3, 2009. The following offices are scheduled for election: Mayor: Incumbent: Rufus Kidd Term of office will begin on Jan. 1, 2010 and end Dec. 31, 2011. Council Member: Incumbent: Robert Tucker Term of office will begin on Jan. 1, 2010 and end Dec. 31, 2011. Council Member: Incumbent: David Seawright Term of office will begin on Jan. 1, 2010 and end Dec. 31, 2011. Council Member: Incumbent: Marty Tucker Term of office will begin on Jan. 1, 2010 and end Dec. 31, 2011. Council Member: Incumbent: Claudia Thornton Term of office will begin on Jan. 1, 2010 and end Dec. 31, 2011. Council Member: Incumbent: Myron Hedgelon Term of office will begin on Jan. 1, 2010 and end Dec. 31, 2011. Qualifying will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. at the Carlton City Hall/Fire Hall from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on September 1, 2009; September 2, 2009; and September 3, 2009. Section 21-2-131(a)(l)(A) of the State of Georgia Municipal Election Code requires a qualification fee of $48.75 for mayoral candidates and $32.50 for councilmember candidates. LIFETIME WARRANTY ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Get Up To s 1,500 Tax Credit ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ "Simply the Best for Less" CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! 706-543-7069 www.windowworldofathens.com City of Danielsville QUALIFYING NOTICE For The November 2009 Election The City of Danielsville will hold a Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The following offices are scheduled for election: The following seats are up for election, each with terms from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011: Mayor - Incumbent: Walter Glenn Cross Council Member - Seat 1 - Incumbent: Philip Croya Council Member - Seat 1 - Incumbent: Barbara Dove Qualifying will begin Monday, August 31, 2009 and end on Friday, September 4, 2009 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Those wishing to qualify may do so during this time period at Danielsville City Hall. Qualifying fee for Mayor is $82.19; for Council Members $56.41. The State of Georgia Municipal Election Code sets the mandatory qualifying dates, times, and fees. The deadline to register to vote in the November 2009 election is October 5, 2009. You may register to vote at the Madison County Registrar’s office in the Madison County Government Complex in Danielsville or pick up a registration form at Danielsville City Hall. I Breast cancer survivors Anne Hansen and Gaylene Ward began the "In Their Shoes" 13.1 mile one-day walk to recognize those who have lived with cancer and to raise funds for the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support, a facility that was integral to their personal battle with cancer. To find out how to participate in this year's event on October 17th, please contact the Athens Regional Foundation at 706-475-3301 or visit intheirshoesathens.org. CAAJCL- www.armc.org All walkers are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000. Sign up today to begin fundraising and training!