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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 17. 2009 — PAGE 9A Social News ROTARY CONSTRUCTS RAMP FOR MCELREATH The Rotary Club of Madison County ramp crew constructed a 26-foot handicapped ramp at the home of Callie McElreath. “It was not raining, but four or five inches of rain the day before had left the ground saturated, and very boggy,” Rotary members said. “At least the holes for the posts were easy to dig, but very hard to pack the mud around them.” McElreath is 65 and has a disease called Cerebellium Ataxin, which makes it very difficult to walk without assistance. He and his wife said they were very pleased to get the ramp built for him, because he had been falling a lot lately. They have lived in Madison County for the past 40 years. He also has been a truck diver for over 44 years. They made a donation to help with other ramps. Workers on the ramp included James Wofford, Bob Padilla, Alton Rowe, Roy Gandy, Pat Quinn, Bill Lewis, Bob Anderson, Jerry Bond Jim Jeffer, James Adams and Erwin Hardeman. Pesticide container recycling day planned Madison County Extension is working with Banks County Extension to conduct a pesticide container recycling day in January. "This is for empty container disposal not unwanted or unusable pesticides (like we have done in the past).” organizers said. Containers must be empty and triple rinsed. If a producer has a large number of containers to dispose of. a farm pick up can be arranged. Otherwise the extension service will have one central What’s happening? location where containers may be dropped off. "We are trying to determine if there is a need for this type container disposal in Madison and surrounding counties.” organizers said. “Please contact Madison County with the approximate number of containers you have for disposal if you are interested." For more information, call 706- 795-2281. Old-time bam dance set for Jan. 2 First Saturday Old Time Barn Dances will be held in the old Colbert gym, from 7-10 p.m. on the first Saturday in January, February and March. The first dance will be Saturday, Jan. 2, featuring the Garnet River Gals with Janet Shepherd calling. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for 17 and under. “Mark you calendar for the second dance, Feb. 6, featuring The Georgia Mudcats and a third dance March 6, featuring Hogslop Springband,” organizers said. The barn dances are sponsored by Grassroots Arts Program of the Georgia Council for the Arts and Madison County Habitat for Humanity. Call 706-795-5223 for more information. Hi rtli LEVI JACOB PRUITT Joshua and Tonya Pruitt, of Danielsville, announce the birth of a son, Levi Jacob Pruitt, Dec. 7, 2009, at Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston. The maternal grandparents are Larry and Anita Evans, of Danielsville, and the pater nal grandparents are Stevie and Laural Pruitt, of Danielsville. PILOTS, FINE FINISH ENJOY CHRISTMAS DINNER The holiday season was ushered in with the annual Fine Finish Christmas Luncheon sponsored by the Pilot Club of Madison County.. Sixty five Fine Finish staff, Pilots and co-Pilots gathered at the Ila Restaurant Dec. 1 and enjoyed a great time of lunch, singing Christmas Carols and exchanging gifts. Tammy Dalton, Operations Manager for Advantage Behavorial Systems and Pilot member, looks on as a Fine Finish client sings a Christmas song for the group. Others wait in line for their turn to sing. Rachel Fleeman, Pilot member, also provided Christmas music and accompaniment for the day. CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON HELD The holiday season was ushered in with the annual Fine Finish Christmas Luncheon sponsored by the Pilot Club of Madison County. Pat Herndon, Pilot member, serves some Fine Finish clients at the annual Christmas luncheon. Fifty Fine Finish clients and staff attended. Over 50 club News from the Over 50 Club Madison Go. Library 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. •On display in the library: “A Celebration of Quilts” — Christmas quilts by Amanda Whitsel and vintage family quilts from Lillian Chandler. •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 “for 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. •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. •Pajama story time: “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. "1 LORD &Qftteph 'em FUNERAL HOMES MADISON CHAPEL 963 Hwy. 98 East • Danielsville, GA 30630 706-795-5116 EAST: 4355 Lexington Road Athens, GA 30605 (706) 546-1587 FAX (706) 548-7984 WEST: 1211 Jimmy Daniel Road Bogart, GA 30622 (706) 549-3342 FAX (706) 549-3499 OGLETHORPE CHAPEL: 503 Main Street Crawford, GA 30630 (706) 743-5030 FAX (706) 743-3994 By Cheryl Leuthner Correspondent Nineteen people were in atten dance when Betty Westbrook called the Dec. 9 meeting of the Over Fifty Club to order. Her devotion for the day was “Gifts Galore.” There are many ways to give the gift of love, especially helping those in need of a ride or a day off: taking one to a movie; or helping address cards, decorate or shop. She also read a Christmas prayer. The club theme song was led by Charles Jay. Happy Birthday was sung to Ann Seagraves, Will Mauldin and Sharon Wilkes Darby. There were no anniversaries. Bill Coady led the healing prayers for Jack Glenn and family, Tom Lackey, George Holliman, Bettye Bond, Faith Blackburn, Kathy Henderson, the Hill family, A.G. Reese, Mrs. Massey and Demp. Betty Westbrook read the sec retary/treasurer report. As a fund-raiser, the club decided to serve meatloaf with fixings on Jan. 24, 2010. The meal will be served at the Community Center. Yearly club dues are to be paid in January. Sharon Wilkes Darby present ed the program. There are many traditions that we hold dear dur ing the Christmas Season, but it is OK to make some changes. We don’t have to do everything the same year after year. We can go with new plans and not feel guilty. Ann Seagraves led the meal prayer. Betty Westbrook pre pared a delicious ham. There were many side dishes to compliment the ham. Betty Westbrook and Cheryl Leuthner were the hostesses. Everyone in attendance received a jar of Betty's homemade plum jelly and a silver tray to take home. Debbie Coady brought apple and pear butter to be passed out. Start the new year right — come to our next meeting on Jan. 13, 2010. It starts at 11:30 and is held in the fellowship hall at Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Hull. Cheryl Leuthner provides news from the Over 50 Club of Madison Count}’. Get the local school church, sports uni other communitt/ news delivered to your home each week! Just clip the coupon below to begin saving today over the newstand price! Name Address. City State Zip Subscription rates for The Madison County Journal are as follows: $19.75 per year for Madison and adjoining counties; $17.75 per year for senior citizens in Madison and adjoining counties; $38.85 per year for delivery elsewhere in Georgia; $36.85 per year for delivery elsewhere in Georgia with senior citizen discount; $44.50 per year for delivery out of Georgia; $42.50 per year for delivery out of Georgia with senior citizen discount; $42.20 per year for the military with APO address. 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