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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 ui lunty Journals Annual 2009 Edition 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 1/2 pg. (8 col.xll”) $310.00 Full Pg (8 col.x21.5”) $585.00 N / COLOR Spot Color add $60.00 Process Color add $180.00 Contact: Ginger Mitchell 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. 0.15% APY doliar uw ism No monthly account maintenance fee SI 0.00 of non-FAB. ATM fee reversals per month? ■ Free Internet banking and Online Bill Pay Free Online Financial Management with Finance Works' Rewards Checking Requirements: ij Conduct 10 signature debit aiui msoctions during statement cycle to use and FirstAmerican B-MfrTOSl (Sf FWC 300 College Avenue, Athens.30^01 (70S) 354-5000 ‘Statement m e-sfotements Qffl minimum to open