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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 19. 2009 — PAGE 7A
Weaver withdrawals
from state race
One of the five candidates
vying for an upcoming vacant
seat in the state senate has
withdrawn from the race.
Kenny Weaver, Hull,
announced his withdrawal
on Tuesday from the District
47 state senate seat, currently
held by Ralph Hudgens —
who plans to run for state
insurance commissioner.
Senate District 47 compris
es all of Barrow, Oglethorpe
and Madison counties, and
part of Jackson, Elbert and
Clarke counties.
“After careful consideration
I have decided to withdraw
from this race,” Weaver said in
a statement. “I appreciate the
support and encouragement
that I have received; however,
I recognize that this is not the
time for me to participate in
this race. I will continue to
support the Republican Party
and continue to work indi
vidually towards the political
goals that have been the key
stones of my campaign.”
Weaver's withdrawal leaves
Kelley Gary, Hoschton; Pat
Graham, Braselton; Shane
Coley, Winder; and Frank
Ginn, Madison County, as
candidates. Qualifying is in
April 2010.
Weaver, 31, works for his
family business, Weaver
Distributors, Inc. His family
recently welcomed its first
child.
Comer Christmas parade,
tree lighting, set for Dec. 5, 6
Toy Ride set for Saturday
The 2009 Madison County
Emergency Services Toy
Ride will be held Saturday
at Madison County Memorial
Park.
Registration begins at 10:30
a.m. and kickstands go up at
12:30 p.m. The cost is $20
per bike.
The event will benefit
needy families in the Madison
County community.
“Come ride with us as we
lend a hand to Santa,” orga
nizers said. “There will be a
50/50 drawing, door prizes,
music, food and fun, as well
as a great ride.”
For more information,
contact David Patton at
706-296-4598 or Dwayne
Patton at 706-795-6281. All
donations can be made to the
Madison County Toy Ride.
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The annual Comer
Christmas Parade will be
Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m.
This year's theme is “The
Old Made New.”
Organizers say plans are
underway for an exciting day
with Comer Elementary's
festival, the recreation depart
ment's 5k fun run, as well as
performances by local cho
ruses and singer Tommy Hall
prior to the parade.
Santa will be on hand to
greet everyone and wish all
a Merry Christmas. “Come
bring your family for a fun
day together,” organizers
said. For more information
go to www.citvofcomer.
com or call 706-783-4553 or
706-783-5678.
The lighting of the city's
Christmas tree will be
Sunday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Madison County School cho
ruses will perform. Comer
United Methodist Church is in
charge of the program, Comer
Baptist Church will host a
live Nativity and Springfield
Baptist Church will serve
refreshments, compliments
of First Citizens Bank.
“Please come out for a
meaningful service with your
family and have a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New
Year,” organizers said.
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Republicans to meet Thursday
Madison County Republicans will meet welcome to attend. The guest speakers will
Thursday Nov.19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Boutier be candidates for District 47 State Senate.
Winery. Currently three of the four candidates have
All Madison County registered voters are confirmed attending.
Senior center announces lunch
menu, activities for Nov. 23-27
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8352 Jefferson Rd., Athens, Ga. 30607
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The Eloise McCurley
Senior Center has announced
its lunch menu and planned
activities for Monday, Nov.
23 through Friday, Nov. 27.
Monday - pork riblet
with barbecue sauce, Great
Northern beans with peppers
and onions, peas with onions,
wheat bun, mixed fruit cup
and low-fat milk.
Tuesday - prange pineapple
juice, chopped steak, yellow
rice with tomatoes and pep
pers, broccoli, wheat bread,
peach cup and low-fat milk.
Wednesday - Italian penne
pasta with three ounce meat
sauce casserole, Italian mixed
vegetables, carrots, tossed
salad with one packet Italian
dressing, wheat bread, pine
apple cup and low-fat milk.
Thursday - closed for
Items needed for Friends of Advantage
Friends of Advantage, a charitable organization, is working
to meet the needs of Advantage Behavioral Health Systems,
according to a press release.
Their homeless day service center and residential programs
are in need of the following: used or new blankets, adult
coats, scarves, gloves, ponchos, umbrellas, plastic stor
age containers and an outside storage building. The Clarke
Psycho-Social Rehab Group is in need of arts and crafts
supplies (such as those left over from vacation Bible schools,
etc.).
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December 12, 2009
Cultural Arts Building
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Ages: Newborn to Adults
For information and entry
form call
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