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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 — PAGE 9A
Broad River Watershed Association
BRWA annual
meeting held Saturday
Frank Carl presented a program on Georgia’s water plan
ning process at the Broad River Watershed Association’s
(BRWA) annual meeting Saturday.
By Margie Richards
margie@mainstreetnews.com
Frank Carl, executive director
of the Savannah Riverkeepers,
presented a program on Georgia’s
water planning process at
the Broad River Watershed
Association's (BRWA) annual
meeting Saturday at Watson Mill
State Park.
The area that includes Madison
County is part of the Savannah-
Upper Ogeechee region, Carl
noted. The mission statement of
the region's water development
and conservation plan is “to sup
port the region's economy, pro
tect the public health and natural
systems, and enhance the qual
ity of life for all citizens.’’ Bruce
Azevedo, of Colbert, is Madison
County's representative on the
Savannah-Upper Ogeechee's
Water Planning Council.
The Savannah-Upper Ogeechee
Council will develop a regional
water plan for Banks, Burke,
Columbia, Elbert, Franklin,
Glascock, Hart, Jefferson,
Jenkins, Lincoln, Madison,
McDuffie, Oglethorpe, Rabun,
Richmond, Screven, Stephens,
Taliaferro, and Wilkes counties.
These counties rely on surface
or groundwater resources within
the Savannah-Upper Ogeechee
region.
The Savannah-Upper Ogeechee
Council is composed of residents
of those 19 counties who were
appointed by the Governor, Lt.
Governor, and Speaker of the
House to prepare a regional water
plan. After the regional water plan
is adopted, GeorgiaEnvironmental
Protection Division permits and
Georgia Environmental Facilities
Authority grants and loans for
water projects will be guided by
the plan.
For more information on the
Savannah-Upper Ogeechee’s
water planning process, go to
www. savannahupperogeechee.
org
For more information on the
BRWA, go to brwa.org
Animal shelter announces October events
The Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter
has announced several events for the month
of October. Call the shelter at 706-795-
2868 for more information on any of these
events:
•Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the
Ninth Grade Academy (old middle school
parking lot/gym): Public Health and Safety
event in conjunction with the Madison
County Health Department and the Madison
County Sheriff's Office.
The health department will offer seasonal
flu vaccines for adults and children for $25
each and the sheriff's office will offer fin
gerprinting records for children’s safety at
no cost.
The animal shelter will have rabies vac
cines for dogs and cats, one-year, $10 and
three-year, $15 (must bring proof of prior
vaccination for three-year). Microchipping
will also be available for $25, as well as flea/
tick treatments.
•Wednesday, Oct. 7, has been dubbed
"Ann’s Day’’ (Cat Neuter Day for lower
income households). Due to a generous
donation earmarked for spaying/neutering
of animals, the shelter is presenting "Ann’s
Day” - male cats can be neutered for $10,
plus $10 for a rabies vaccine if not current.
"We will only take appointments for two
male cats per household,” shelter officials
said.
The service will be based on the follow
ing gross income levels: one-person house
hold - $21,660/yearly/$l,805 monthly; two-
person household - $29,140 yearly/$2,428
monthly; three-person household - $36,620
yearly/$3,053 monthly; four-person house
hold - $44,100 yearly/$3,675 monthly; five-
person household - $51,580 yearly/$4,298
monthly; six-person household - $59,060
yearly/$4,922 monthly.
Participants are asked to come to the shel
ter (with proof of income) to apply before
Monday, Oct. 5. This day is for male cat
neuters only, officials noted. Any additional
vaccines or services will be charged at the
normal price,
•Saturday, Oct. 10 - the shelter will host
a "two-county yard sale.” A space fee of $10
will be charged. “Please call the shelter if you
want to come and join us,” shelter officials
said. Typical yard sale items may be sold and
participants are responsible for removing any
items not sold from shelter property. Bring
your own table (and canopy, if you wish). No
electricity will be available.
•Friday, Oct. 30, 6:30-8 p.m. - is the
date of the second annual “Frightening
Feline Festival.” Shelter officials say there
will be fun games for children ages 12 and
under. More information on this event will be
forthcoming, shelter officials said.
Comer Farmers’ Market
Farmers’ market psyched
about 6-lb. squash
By Leslie Chandler
Correspondent
The overnight torrential rains let up just in time for the vendors
to arrive on Saturday. Though it seems many of the shoppers slept
late, there was much to offer to those who came to get the freshest
of produce.
The big draws of the sale were butter beans, black-eyed peas,
Japanese eggplants, heirloom crowder peas, Asian pears, scupper-
nongs and muscadines. These all sold out, as they have a relatively
short harvest season. You must come early and often to get these
jewels of the garden!
Jubilee Partners’ African squash is a big draw. When I say big,
I mean it. A 6-lb. squash only costs $1. That’s enough for several
meals!
Collins’ Farm still had big, beautiful bell peppers — get them
while you can. They also had the peas and beans. Those heirloom
crowders shell easily and fill the pot with rich soup. We had them
for dinner that night along with soup made with the African squash.
Most fresh and delicious!
Susan Russell’s roma tomatoes and flowers provided a splash of
color to a grey morning. Her sweet basil fills the air with a delicate
aroma.
New to the market were fresh homemade pecan and apple pies
and banana and zucchini breads which all sold out. There is the
promise that more pies and breads will be available next week,
too.
Thanks again to all who attended the CFM meeting on Sept. 12.
A copy of the minutes is available by request to lesliechandler@
windstream.net or by checking out the new bulletin board at
the Comer Farmers’ Market building. For questions, call Leslie
Chandler (706) 788-3348.
Recipe of the Week - Autumn Squash Soup
1 butternut or African squash (about 2.25-lbs.) cut lengthwise
1 medium onion chopped
1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger (optional)
3 tbsp. olive oil
3 cups chicken broth
1-2 cups water, as needed
salt and pepper
crema Mexicana or half and half (optional)
parsley (optional)
•preheat oven to 400
•bake squash cut side down on oiled pan for 45 minutes until fork
tender. Set aside to cool. Saute onion and ginger over medium low
heat. Add broth and simmer for 10 minutes. Scoop squash from
skin and add to broth mixture. Blend until smooth. Add salt and
pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley and Crema or half and half.
Leslie Chandler is a guest columnist from Colbenfor the Comer
Farmers ’ Market.
Out-of-countv notes
NE Ga. Children’s
Health Coalition to
meet on water
fluoridation
The Northeast Georgia Children’s
Environmental Health Coalition will
meet Oct. 6 to continue a discus
sion from July when global water
fluoridation expert, Dr. Paul Connett,
addressed the coalition on the toxi
cological research of water fluorida
tion
"Joining us for October will
be Dan Stockin, MPH, of The Lillie
Center, who will discuss how the
coalition can stop this harmful prac
tice in Athens-Clarke County,” orga
nizers said. "Dan wrote a 2007 CDC
Ethics Complaint petitioning for a
response to the government’s official
promotion of water fluoridation in
light of the scientific evidence.”
Water fluoridation is the controlled
addition of fluoride to a public water
supply to reduce tooth decay. The
U.S. Centers for Disease Control
lists water fluoridation as one of the
10 great public health achievements
of the 20th century. However, others
dispute the benefits of the practice.
To learn more about opposition
to water fluoridation, visit www.
HuorideAlert.org
The Northeast Georgia
Children’s Environmental Health
Coalition meets the first Tuesday
of every month at noon in the con
ference room of the Athens-Clarke
County Department of Family and
Founder’s
Corner
by
Buhl Cummings
VISIT...As I often do from
time to time, I recently took a
walk to observe our students
in class, having lunch in the
cafeteria, and playing on the
playground. When I came
back to the office I said to my
wife, “You know honey, I
thank the Lord for all the
great kids He has sent to
ACS.”
Our faculty and staff have the
joy of working with these
students everyday. It is really
like one big happy family.
If you would like to see ACS
in action, please come for a
visit. We think you will like
what you see.
ATHENS
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
“Affordable Quality Education Since 1970”
K3-12TH CALL (706) 549-7586
www.athenschristian.com
Children's Services on 284 North
Ave. Everyone is invited to attend
and the event is always free.
Jackson EMC to
host motorcycle
ride, car show
Jackson EMC's Relay for Life
team will host a motorcycle ride
and classic car show to benefit The
American Cancer Society at the
Jackson EMC Jefferson campus at
850 Commerce Road Saturday, Oct.
17.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. and
the police escorted ride departs at
10 a.m. A registration donation
of $20 per car or rider ($30 for
two up) includes a lap around
the newly renovated Gresham
Motorsports Park (formerly Peach
State Speedway )and a tour of Milton
Robson’s car collection along the ride
route. Lunch will be available (free
to paid registrants) as well as door
prize drawings and a DJ. "Come out
and enjoy the festivities and support
Relay for Life and the American
Cancer Society!” organizers said.
For more information, contact Tim
Sweat at 706-367-6142 or Phil
Failyer at 706-367-6241.
Royston-Franklin
Springs Pilot Club
to hold pageant
The Royston-Franklin Springs
Pilot Club will hold a holiday
beauty pageant, Saturday, Dec. 5,
at the Telford Center for the Fine
and Performing Arts at the Franklin
County High School, 6570 Hwy
145, Camesville.
The $50 application fee is due by
Nov. 20.
The age divisions for pageant are
as follows: Toddler Miss, 2-3 years;
Tiny Miss, 4-6 years; Little Miss, 7-9
years; Pre-Teen Miss, 10-12 years;
Junior Miss, 13-15 years; Teen Miss,
16-18 years; Miss Holiday Queen,
19-21 years; Golden Holiday Queen
55-plus years (reduced application
fee of $25).
For more information, or to
receive an application, contact Lynn
Pruitt at 706-245-8792 or Sharon
Brown at 706-245-6679 or email the
Royston-Franklin Springs Pilot Club
at rfspilot@gmail.com.
Folk festival set Oct.
10 in Athens
The Athens Folk Music and
Dance Society will present the
25th Annual North Georgia Folk
Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10, from
11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sandy Creek
Park, Athens.
The festival will feature a day of
folk music, arts, craft demonstra
tions and music workshops and
jams in the North Georgia hills.
Art vendors and demonstrations
will be held from 11 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., and the children’s festival
will be held from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m.
Musical performers include
nationally-renowned folk musi
cian John McCutcheon, Grammy-
winner (and Athens resident) Art
Rosenbaum, The Georgia Mudcats,
The Blueridge Rounders, Earl
Murphy and Hawk Proof Rooster,
The Darien Geechee Shouters,
Tony Bryant, Young Goodman
Brown, The Normaltown Hyers,
Pam Blanchard and the Sunny
Side-up Band, Jean-Paul and
Dominique Carton, and Mary
Lomax and Bonnie Loggins.
For more information, visit
www.athensfolk.org.
Bowman Fall
Festival set for
Sept. 26
The city of Bowman will hold
its annual fall festival Saturday,
Sept. 26, beginning at 8 a.m. There
will be arts and crafts, a cake
walk, bingo, live entertainment
and drawings for prizes. For more
information, call 706-245-0705 or
706-245-5432.
Call 245-2695
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