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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. $5°°0FF Ticket Of s 2CP° Or More. Valid with coupon Mon.-Thurs. only. La Hacienda Commerce La Hacienda Braselton 173 Steven B. Tanger Blvd. 5391 Highway 53 706-335-7458 706-654-0070 j^T/ie Original Mexican Restaurant! Not affiliated with any other restaurant j 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. Enter to WIN Grand Prizes Name, MeiliT.) Address City. .Slate . ZIP. Phone No.. .email. 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