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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 26. 2009 — PAGE 3B
ONE BIG SWEET POTATO
Six-year-old Cadence Love is pictured with an 11 1/2 lb. sweet potato grown in his grandfa
ther Bill Craneis garden in Carlton.
THE SOUTHERN STOMPERS PERFORM IN ROYSTON
The Southern Stompers, a clogging dance team that includes members from Madison
County, recently performed at the Royston Fall Festival. Left to right are Kaitin Dean,
Matthew Parker, Kara VanPolen, Kaylee Parker, Bailey Willis, Bethany Culbertson, Ashton
Watson and Amy Parker.
News from the
By Cheryl Leuthner
Correspondent
The Nov. 11 meeting of the Over 50 Club was
called to order by President Betty Westbrook. There
were 12 members present. Betty’s message for the
day was titled “The Right Ingredients." One impor
tant ingredient omitted while baking can make all
the difference in the rising of the finished product.
The same is true in your life if the Lord is missing.
Worship at his house and let your spirit soar.
The club song was led by Charles Jay. There
were no November birthdays. May Edwards had an
anniversary.
Bill Coady led the healing prayer for Gail
Lovelace, Bettye Bond, Faith Blackburn, Lucile
Smith, Molene Davis, Geri Cornish (loss of her
brother), all shut-ins and all veterans, Gene’s brother
and sister, Betty Westbrook’s son, and the Harris,
Stone and Leuthner families. The secretary/treasurer
report was read by Cheryl Leuthner.
The group will sponsor a dinner Jan. 24, 2010,
at the Community Center. Further discussion on
this meal will be at the January meeting. A motion
Over 50 Club
was made by Debbie Coady and seconded by Ann
Seagraves to make donations to the Sanford Men's
Club to buy children’s clothing and to the walking
trail fund in memory of Dan Leuthner. The motion
was carried.
Officers were all re-elected: Betty Westbrook,
President; Gene Lackey, Vice-President; and Cheryl
Leuthner, Secretary/Treasurer.
Bill Mauldin, Pat Miles, Betty Westbrook and Bill
Coady will meet to gather ideas for increasing atten
dance at our meetings. Their ideas will be presented
at a future meeting.
Bill Coady presented a program. He asked us to
think about those who have encouraged us and thus
blessed us to become the person we are today.
Meal prayer was led by Bill Coady. Hostess was
Debbie Coady. She prepared a delicious turkey and
decorated the hall with a Thanksgiving theme. Door
prizes were won by Pat Miles and Cheryl Leuthner.
Our Christmas meeting will be Dec. 9. Betty
Westbrook will prepare the ham.
Cheryl Leuthner provides news from the Over 50
Club of Madison Count}’.
Madison County’s 13th Annual
KIDS’ CHRISTMAS EDITION
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The Madison Co. Journal
Believe it or not, Christmas is just a few weeks
away! We at The Journal are getting ready by again
offering you the opportunity to participate in our
13th Annual Kids' Christmas Edition. Like last
year, we will be running photos of area children in
the December 24 edition of The Journal.
It's an excellent opportunity for you to wish your
customers a merry holiday season or offer some
last minute gift item ideas with a holiday greeting
ad.
The ad prices are the same as regular low weekly
rates and you can be sure Madison County parents
(and grandparents!) will read and keep this special
edition.
Prices - By Set Size:
1/8 pg.(4 col.x5”) $75.00
1/4 pg. (4 col.xll”) $165.00
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PH: (706) 387-5404 or (706) 654-8449
Ad Deadline:
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Photo Deadline:
(for kids ’ pictures*)
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Insert Date:
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Runs In:
The Madison County Journal
Circulation:
5,000 homes
Format:
8 column
The 13th Annual Kids' Christmas Edition is an original publication of The Madison County Journal
* Ages 10 and under, must be Madison County resident
library announces December news, events
The Madison County Library
has announced its news and
events for December:
•The library will be closed
Dec. 24,25 and 26 for Christmas
and Jan. 1 for New Year’s. The
library will also close at 6 p.m.
Dec. 31.
•Friends News: The Red Cross
Blood Drive had 47 participants
netting 33 good pints. "Thanks to
Sara Carter and all the volunteers
who always make our drives so
special,” library staff members
said. "Thank you to all who
shared the gift of life,”
•“The matching funds
challenge is going well,” library
staff members said. "You
still have time to add your
contribution to our new book
collection fund and have a tax
deduction this year.”
•On display in the library:
“A Celebration of Quilts” —
Christmas quilts by Amanda
Whitsel and vintage family quilts
from Lillian Chandler.
•Holiday cupcake decorating:
“Not only are cupcakes
irresistible, they are easy to
decorate in a fancy or fanciful
way,” library staff members
said. Join Ashley Burton Friday,
Dec. 11, at noon ‘Tor a fun and
edible class.” Pre-registration is
required. The limit for the free
class is 12.
•Music, art and drama: "Shake
some of those vacation sillies out
with the ineffable Miss Debbie,"
library staff member said. The
program will be Friday, Dec.
18, from 11:30 to noon ‘Tor
the littles,” and 1 to 2 p.m. for
school-age kids.
•Origami peace project
continues: Learn how to make
cranes and take home paper to
help the library reach its goal of
1,000 cranes by the new deadline
of Dec. 31. “Japanese legend says
that if you make 1,000 cranes
your wish will come true: what
better to wish for than world
peace?” library staff said.
•Merry Christmas origami:
Using festive paper, participants
will make ornaments, boxes and
more. Stop by Thursday, Dec.
3 r and/or Thursday, Dec. 17,
at 6:30 p.m. for "folding fun.”
“Best suited for people over 9,”
organizers said.
•Quick gifts for teens:
“Families love any gift from the
heart, especially handmade,”
library staff members said. “We’ll
have a variety of supplies and
take-home ideas for genuinely
cool gifts ranging from sunglass
holders to picture frames. These
are not the macaroni crafts of
elementary school. We’ll be
using sharp and hot things.” The
program is for ages 11 and up.
•Last-minute gifts: “Quick,
easy and free ways to show your
love, whether you're 5 years
old or 85,” staff members said.
Supplies and instruction will be
provided for all ages Tuesday,
Dec. 22, at 6:30 p.m. and
Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 4 p.m.
•Infant storytime: "Can your
baby roll over, reach for things,
or sit up — then they are ready
for books” staff members said.
"It’s never too early to spend
some cuddling time with your
baby and a book.” The storytime
will be Monday, Dec. 14, at
10:30 a.m.
•Pajama storytime: "wonderful
wintry tales,” a bedtime snack,
and getting to wear your pajamas
to the library make for a special
treat. This month's storytime will
be Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 7 p.m.
•Library sewing group: This
Wednesday afternoon craft
group, open to crafters of all
types, meets from 1 to 3 p.m.
in the general purpose room.
Right now they’re working on
crocheting with double-ended
crochet needles. They will not
meet on Dec. 23 or 30.
PILOT CLUB SAFETY CHECK
Randall Townley of the Northeast Georgia Rural Roads Iniative adjusts safety
straps on a child seat with help from Joyce Fleeman and Patsy Dudley, Madison
County Pilot Club members. Parents of the child who is receiving the seat look on
in the background. Five additional car seats were checked on Nov. 3 as a follow-up
for parents who were turned away at the September Child Safety Seat Check Day
held by the Pilots Club of Madison County.
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