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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. NOVEMBER 5. 2009 — PAGE 9A School News COLBERT KARAOKE Colbert Elementary School held its annual fall festival Oct. 23. Third grader Kinley Phillips shows her talent doing karaoke. * 4 COLBERT HOLDS FALL FESTIVAL Colbert Elementary School held its annual fall festival Oct. 23. “The festival was jam packed, and everyone had a great time,” principal Billy Heaton said. The festival included games, prizes, cotton candy, snow cones, hotdogs, pizza and a dunking booth. Pictured is Tammy Strickland, who poses with the Colbert Cougar. Cl 1 WIIMON'SI Ill’S ANEW TATTOO Karly Reynolds gets tattooed by Hull-Sanford teacher Erin Whitlow at the school’s fall festival. HULL 5K WINNERS Hull-Sanford Elementary recently held its fall festival and first- annual ‘Tdita’run’ 5K and mile fun run. Pictured are Idita’run’ South 5K winners with Travis Tankersley and “Zena.” Winners were Lucy Davis-Hancock, third place, girl; Angel Cochran, second place, girl; Janie Williams, first place, girl; Peter Faulkner, first place, boy; Bill Campbell, second place, boy; and Cameron Brown, third place, boy. Hull-Sanford Elem. holds 5K and fun run Hull-Sanford Elementary recently held its fall festival and first-annual “Idita’run’ 5K and Mile Fun Run. Winners included: •Catherine Thompson (first, 18 and over female) — 27:03 •Dalford England (first, 18 and over male) —19:45 •Sam Williams (first, 11-17 male) — 23:36 •Pressley Burroughs (first, 11-17 female) —26:40 Other top finishers were: •Lauren Michalak (second, 18 and over female) — 28:57 •Joy House (second, 18 and over female) — 29:42 •Michael Williams (second, 18 and over male) — 21:05 Ila Elementary School to hold fall carnival Ila Elementary School will hold a fall carnival from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at the school. There will be "fun for the whole family,” including games, prizes, a moonwalk, hayride, cake walk and hotdog supper. “Ten dollars pays for a carni val pass so that you can enjoy PREGNANT? WORRIED? We Can Help! FREE PREGNANCY TEST Strictly Confidential 795-5012 -NEW HOURS - Mondays 9-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays 10-4:30 Wednesdays 10-4:30 Thursdays 9-2:30 p.m. 245 General Daniel Ave. (next door to Danielsville Methodist Church) • • n MADISON Founder’s Corner by Buhl Cummings GOD’S BRUSH...The many trees that adorn the landscape of ACS’ scenic campus are especially beautiful as the leaves turn crimson red, sun-blown orange, and harvest yellow and brown at this time of year. Every day we view God’s ornate handiwork in a multi-color facade of awesome beauty. It is also a beautiful thing to see the lives of children and young people touched and changed by a special touch of the Master’s hand. Training young minds and providing a channel for the Lord to touch tender hearts are basic goals at ACS. Call today for information on affordable quality education. ATHENS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL “Affordable Quality Education Since 1970” K3-12TH CALL (706) 549-7586 www.athenschristian.com •Ian Sherrer (third, 18 and over male) — 25:26 •Jaime Feagan (second, 11-17 female) — 34:45 •Anna McCarty (third, 11-17 female) — 37:54 •Tyler Moon (second, 11-17 male) — 26:04 MCHS BAND WINS SOUTHERN STATES CHAMPIONSHIP The Madison County Red Raider band, under the direction of Nick Golding, went to the USSBA Southern States Championship in Chattanooga, Tenn., Oct. 24. The band competed against groups from Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama, winning the 2009 USSBA Southern States Championship in Group II A. In addition to winning the overall class, the band took top honors in the music, percussion, visual and overall effect captions. The band has since been accepted into the 2009 USSBA National Championship and will travel to Annapolis, Md., to compete for the Group IIA title. COLTS OF THE MONTH 4-5 Danielsville Elementary School recently hon ored their “Colts of the Month” for October with a trophy. Students were selected by their homeroom teachers based on their courtesy, cooperation, responsibil ity, respect and consid eration. Fourth through fifth grade students rec ognized were Jasmine Jackson, Mary Paige Powell, Addie Haynes, Tara Morrison, Aliyah Abbs, Jaceline Martinez, Zachery Robertson, Matthew Brantley and Matthew Whisanant. all the fun,” organizers said. “Individual tickets will be sold as well. Come and enjoy the fun!” KENNY’S SANITATION Now offering weekly TRASH PICKUP in the following areas: Hull • Colbert • Comer Call or email for pricing: KEN OGLE - 706-614-5447 kennyssanitation@yahoo.com Madison County Transfer Station November Closings The Madison County Transfer Station will be closed on the following dates in November: November 11,2009 - Veteran’s Day November 26-27, 2009 - Thanksgiving Holidays. 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