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PAGE 12A —THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 3, 2009
SHILOH VFD CAKE WALK HELD NOV. 14
Pictured performing at the recent Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department cake walk are mem
bers (L-R) of the Sons of Shiloh: David Mull, Donna Mull, Ken Smith, Jimmy Henry and
Bartow Henry. “Folks, if you missed the cake walk on Nov. 14, you missed out on a lot of
fun,” organizers said. “Ellis Nash auctioned off one cake for $140.” This is just one of many
fundraisers the department has each year. Another fundraiser is the aluminum can trailer
where community members can drop off cans at the fire department for recycling.
Comer Farmers’ Market moves post-Thanksgiving mode
Hope everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving!
The Comer Fanners’ Market hasn’t wound down
yet! We still have fresh produce, baked goodies,
honey, canned goods and special treats.
Jubilee showed up with more fresh produce and
greens. Turnips, daikon radishes, red and white
sweet potatoes, kale, cayenne and jalapeno pep
pers, mustard and collard greens, herbs, green
onions and Egyptian walking onions.
Dan Harris still has a quantity of honey, but it’s
going fast. Come and get some!
Kathryn Miller brought her beeswax candles in a
variety of shapes and sizes. Santas, Christmas trees,
bears, pumpkins and snowmen among many oth
ers. They make great gifts!
The holidays are right around the comer and the
Comer Fanners’ Market is a great place to pick
up locally produced goods for gifts for friends and
family.
We will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec,
5 for the Comer Christmas Parade. We will have
many vendors offering fresh produce, jewelry,
handmade soaps and incense, wrought iron, baked
goodies, honey, canned goods, candies and many
other locally-produced goods for gifts. Local pur
chases are a wonderful way to showcase your com
munity to your friends and family. Come join us on
Saturday!
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
January 1 for New Year’s. The
library will also close at 6 p.m.
Dec, 31.
•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 “for 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 hue: 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, December
3 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’11 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 story time: “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.
•Young adult book discussion:
This month’s book is “Maus” by
Art Sjpiegelman. They will meet
Wednesday, Dec, 30, at 4:30 p.m.
•Preschool and toddler storytime:
Storytime includes stories, finger-
plays, songs and crafts for literacy-
based fun. It is open to children
ages 2 to 5. This month’s themes
are: The Letter C, Author/Illustrator
Jean de Brunhoff (Babar), and
Christmas.
•Computer classes: Alisa
Claytor, technological purveyor of
holiday cheer, will teach holiday
card making Dec. 8 from 2 to 3
p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 9
from 11 a.m. to noon. Make your
own 2010 calendar with Claytor's
calendar creation class Monday,
Dec, 28, from 11 a.m. to noon, and
Tuesday, Dec, 29, from 2 to 3 p.m.
and 7 to 8 p.m. “We know this
is a busy time but please call and
pre-register,” organizers said. To
register, call 706-795-5597.
FREE BOOKS AVAILABLE
FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Rachel Cooper is shown on the front porch reading to her
daughter Catherine with a book from the Ferst Foundation.
The Rotary Club of Madison County, in partnership with
the Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy and the Dolly
Parton Imagination Library, promoting a reading program
for Madison County’s children. Each registered child, from
birth to age five, will receive a new book in the mail every
month, organizers said. “Your child can start their own
personal library, at no cost to you. Reading regularly to
your child during their preschool years gives them the
biggest boost toward a successful education.” To register
your child(ren) (ages birth to 5 years) pick up a “Ferst
Foundation for Childhood Literacy” form at the Madison
County Library, Madison County Health Department or
the Madison County Department of Family and Children
Services, then complete the form and mail to the address
included in the form.
Nominations sought for area resources
The Northeast Georgia Regional
Commission (NEGRC) will hold
a workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 8,
from 11 a.m. to 12:30 in Athens
about nominating Regionally
Important Resources (RIRs).
The NEGRC is currently devel
oping its Plan 2035 that will
include a plan for the protec
tion and management of RIRs in
Northeast Georgia.
An RIR is a natural or heritage
resource that is of sufficient size
or important to warrant special
consideration by the local govern
ment having jurisdiction over the
resource.
The NEGRC is accepting nomi
nations for RIRs through Jan. 31,
2010, from individuals, interested
organizations and governmental
agencies.
Designation as RIR does not
make an area off-limits to devel
opment or create a new regula
tory requirement. It does suggest
that these areas should have an
enhanced level of management
and careful consideration should
be given to new development in
the area.
The workshop will provide more
information on RIRs, the nomina
tion process, selection criteria, and
the resource management plan
that will be developed for protec
tion and management of identified
resources.
The event will be held in the large
conference room at the Northeast
Georgia Regional Commission,
located at 305 Research Drive,
Athens.
For more information, visit
www.negrc.org and click on
“Planning.” For reservations to
the workshop, contact Julie Ball
atjball@negrc.org.
CITY OF ILA
WATER CUSTOMERS
The City of Ila will be flushing the
water lines on Saturday, December 5,
2009. Customers may notice some
discoloration in the water, but this
should clear up.
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RINGING THE SALVATION ARMY BELL
Burke Johnson and his family ring the Salvation
Army bell for the Rotary Club at the Marketplace in
Danielsville Saturday, Nov. 28.
BIG PUMPKIN
Pictured is a 125-pound pumpkin, which stood 24 inches tall
and was 72 inches around, grown this year by Marshall and
Patricia Ballenger in their pumpkin patch on Holman Autry
Road, near Danielsville. The family said they grew the pump
kin so it could be used in their Halloween weight-guessing
game, which was held from 5 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 31.
Four people estimated the weight correctly and won prizes,
according to the couple. Along with the Ballengers’ annual Mr.
Pumpkin and Chimera Cemetery, there was an added display
this year called the “Monstrous Maze,” which featured some oi
the well-known characters of Halloween.
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The ‘Ribbon Gutting will be
Thursday, ‘December 3rd at 5:30 pm
Grand Prizes
40" Sony HD LCD TV
Apple IPODTouch
Digital Camera * Gift Cards
Life refreshments wilt be served.
lobby Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to SOO p.m,
Saturday 9:00 a.m, to Noon
Drive-Thru Hours
Monday - Friday $:30 a.m. fo 500 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to Nadn
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