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PAGE 8A — THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 Social News Chamber, MCHS hosts United Way kickoff CHAMBER, MCHS HOST UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF Brian Kirk (L) of Merchants and Farmers Bank pres ents a $500 donation to Ed Perkins, this year’s United Way of Northeast Georgia Campaign Chair as 2009 Madison County Campaign Chair Bonnie Knight looks on. The Madison County United Way campaign kick off was held last week during a Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Madison County High School. This year’s campaign goal for the Northeast Georgia United Way is $2.2 million. Madison County’s Advisory Board members are Chairman Knight (Madison County Schools), Kenneth Beck (Jackson EMC), Keith Cowne (Madison County Schools), Barry Hardeman (First Madison Bank), Victor Johnson (Graham Law Firm), Allen McCannon (Madison County Schools), Ryan Melton (Family Connections), Mark Mulder (Williams Transco), Michelle Strickland (Madison County government) and Marvin White (Madison County Chamber of Commerce). Margie Richards/staff. What’s happening MR. AND MRS. COUTANT Senior center to hold plant sale The Madison County Senior Center will hold a fall plant sale Sept. 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both days. “We will have broccoli, cabbage and collard plants.” organizers said. “We will have snapdragons and pansies hanging baskets." The money from the sale will be used to help with the senior center programs. For more information, call the senior center at 706-795-6250 or 706-795-6251. Library book sale continues through Saturday The Friends of the Madison County Library is holding its fall book sale through Sept. 26 at the Madison County Library in Danielsville. High quality books and more will be available at the best prices around, Friends members said. Hardback books are SI and paperbacks are 50 cents. “All funds raised go to support the Madison County Library and its commitment to the community,” organizers said. Sale hours are during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday. Call the library for more details and direction at 706-795-5597 or stop by 1315 Hwy. 98 West (next to the recreation department ball fields). Madison Co. Fair ahead 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, caU 706-795-2747. Volunteers needed for ‘haunted field’ Battle Zone Paint Ball on Neese- Commerce Road is hosting a ben efit “haunted field" Oct. 8-31 with proceeds to go to feed a needy fam ily at Thanksgiving, according to organizers. Volunteers are needed to “haunt” the field on Thursdays, from 6:30-11 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. For more information or to volun teer, contact Kerry at 706-614-5834 or e-mail him at banell29@aol. FARM BUREAU ANNUAL DINNER Madison County Farm Bureau president Terry Stephenson, office manager Lauren Lord and 4-H member Dylan Brooks distribute door prizes at their annual meeting last week. The meeting included a roast beef dinner and a business session for members. Margie Richards/staff MADISON CHAPEL 963 Hwy. 98 East Danielsville, GA 30630 i 706-795-5116 EAST: 4355 Lexington Road Athens. GA 30605 (706)546-1587 .FAX(706) 548-7984 WEST: 1211 Jimmy Daniel Road Bogart. GA 30622 (706)549-3342 FAX (706) 549-3499 OGLETHORPE CHAPEL 503 Main Street Crawford. GA 30630 (706)743-5030 FAX (706) 743-3994 ' N General Election Notice City of Colbert Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with O.C.G.A. 21-2- 9, a general municipal election shall be held in the City of Colbert on November 3, 2009. The offices up for election are Mayor and two City Council seats. The following candidates have qualified for these offices: For Mayor: Chris Peck For Councilperson to succeed Roger Fortson: Incumbent - Roger Fortson For Councilperson to succeed Chris Peck: Reginald A. Hunter Ellyn Trinrud Timothy Wyatt All persons desiring to vote in the general election must register by close of business on October 5, 2009. Voter registration forms may be picked up at Colbert City Hall or the Registrar’s Office, Danielsville Courthouse Complex in Danielsville, Ga. The completed form must be mailed or carried to the Registrar’s Office in Danielsville. Office hours are as follows: Registrar’s Office - Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Colbert City Hall - Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 1 pm Early and advance voting will begin October 13, 2009, and end October 30, 2009, in the Colbert City Depot during normal Colbert City Hall business hours. On election day; November 3, 2009, polls will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm in the same location. Should a runoff election be required, such runoff will be held on December 1,2009. This the 18th day of September, 2009. Pam Fowler, Election Superintendent, City of Colbert \ / Coutants to celebrate 50th anniversary com. You can also visit their website at www.battlezonepb.com. Account set up for Henry Jones An account has been set up at Merchants and Farmers Bank to help cover the medical bills of Henry Jones, former chief of the Collins Volunteer Fire Department, who is suffering from cancer. “He gave the Collins Fire Department 22 years and was a foster parent of about 20 kids in the county,” friends said. “He helped all he could when he could. Now it is time to give back.” Donations can be made to the William Henry Jones account at Merchants & Farmers Bank. For more information, call 706-340- 5865. Senior Center menu, activities for Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 The Eloise McCurley Senior Center has announced its lunch menu and planned activities for Monday, Sept. 28, through Friday, Oct. 2. 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. Fitness/Birthday Bingo/site council meeting. Wednesday - Sliced Italian beef sausage with tomatoes, peppers in sauce, rice, Italian-blend vegetables, hot dog bun, peaches and low-fat milk. Fitness/movie and popcorn. Thursday - Barbecue pork riblet, seasoned black-eyed peas, mixed greens, hamburger bun, an orange and low-fat milk. Fitness/fall festival/reffeshments/ games. Friday - Chopped steak with brown gravy, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, com muffin, wheat bread, applesauce and low- fat milk. Fitness/Jones Chapel Bingo. Fern and Jerry Coutant cel ebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Aug. 8, 2009. They were married in the First Baptist Church in Sault St. Marie, Michigan by Dr. Chester Laucks, minister of the First Baptist Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where they both earned masters degrees. The bridal attendants were Phyllis Holley, sister of the bride, and George Splon, a childhood Mend. Wedding music was pro vided by Miss Bonnie Blackstock, on the harp. Soloist was Charles E. Woodard, brother of the bride. Fern’s parents were Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Woodard and Jerry’s parents were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Coutant. All four parents were residents of Sault St. Marie, Michigan. Jerry was employed in the U.S. Forest Service for 31 years as a landscape architect. During those 31 years, the couple lived in Montana, Colorado, Alaska, Virginia and Georgia. Throughout her college years, Fem was a registered x-ray tech nician and an elementary school teacher, prior to becoming the mother of three children. The oldest child, Derek N. Coutant (Amy), of Orange Park Florida, has three children; Hope, Helen and Jacob. Fem and Jerry’s daughter is Keely J. Sottovia who is the mother of two boys, Stacey Williamson, now deceased, and Roman G. Sottovia, age 7. Daughter Nicole E. Kress, (Jerome) of Boulder, Colo., is deceased. Friends and acquaintances are invited to an after-church recep tion, Sunday, Sept. 27,2009, from noon until 3 p.m„ at the First Presbyterian Church, 41 South Carter Street, in Hartwell. The couple requests “no gifts please, just best wishes.” BENEFITING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OCTOBER 10, 2009 AT 8:30AM LOCATION Tanger Outlet Center 800 Steven B. Tanger Blvd., Commerce, GA 30529 REGISTRATION Pre-registration $20 at Tanger Shopper Services or online at www.tangeroutlet.com now through October 3, 2009. Registration received after October 3, including day of race, will be $25. Day of race registration will be held from 7:00-8:00AM. FREE GOODY BAG & T-SHIRT for the first 350 registrants. SPONSORED BY: |BALI Outlet Store Commerce, GA I-85, Banks Crossing, Exit 149 800-405-9828 Mon-Sat 9-9 Sun 12-6 www.tangeroutlet.com buy direct from the manufacturer TANGER S7 . 3