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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 12, 2019 - PAGE 7A
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Toy Ride raises Rinds for needy kids
The 16th-annual Madison
County Emergency Services
Toy Ride was held Saturday,
Nov. 9, raising over $6,800 to
help bring joy to needy Mad
ison County kids this Christ
mas.
“We enjoyed some won
derful fellowship with several
different motorcycle groups,
clubs, organizations and in
dividual riders,” said Lt. Ja
son Luke with the Madison
County Sheriff's Office. “We
had some fantastic food this
year. We want to say a special
thank you to Neese Grocery
for donating the hamburgers
(hand patted, mind you) and
hot dogs, Paoli Junction do
nated drinks, the Danielsville
Marketplace donated Boston
butts, and Ingles donated all
the condiments and the ba
con.”
Luke said the ride route this
year incorporated a trip across
the Watson Mill Bridge,
which added an enjoyable ex
perience to the outing.
Madison County Food Bank Director Bobbie Rooker is presented with a $6,800
check to help needy kids in the county have a special Christmas. Pictured (L-R) are
Madison County EMS Director Bobby Smith, Rooker, food bank employee LeAnn
McMullan, Madison County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Jason Luke and Angel Fisher.
“All of Madison County's
public service teams pitched
in to make this year’s ride
another success,” said Luke.
“Our EMS was on hand, fol
lowing behind the riders to
ensure everyone was safe.
They also did an awesome job
cooking up all the food! Our
fire departments and Rescue
squads were on hand to block
intersections to ensure we
had safe travels. The sheriff's
office provided a pair of dep
uties to block intersections in
Carlton, and the ride was led
by Sheriff Michael Moore.
And of course, none of the
communication could have
taken place without the help
of our fine dispatchers at the
E-911 Center.”
Luke offered a special
thank you to Karen Dudley
and Angel Lisher.
“These two ladies expended
countless hours undertaking
all the behind the scene work
that helped make this year's
ride such a success.” he said.
“The Blue Knights XI served
as our ride captains this year,
and ensured a fantastic job
as always leading the pack.
Special thanks as well to The
Cycle Disciples of Athens and
The Christian Motorcycles
Association (CMA) for their
contributions to our event.”
Luke said the work that
goes into the event each year
is worth it.
“The citizens and business
owners of Madison County
and the surrounding areas,
should be very proud of the
fact that we have done our
small part in putting a smile
on a child's face on Christmas
morning,” said Luke. “That is
the true spirit of Christmas.
It’s about helping our neigh
bors. Thanks again to every
one who came out to our ride
this year, we look forward to
seeing you again next year.
Wishing you all safe travels
this holiday season, a Merry
Christmas and a prosperous
New Year!”
Madison Co. Library announces news, events
Senior center plans
December events
The Madison County
Library has announced its
upcoming events:
•“Coffee and Conver
sation”: Mondays in De
cember from 10 a.m. to
noon. “Enjoy coffee and
chat with neighbors in the
Jere Ayers room,” said or
ganizers. This program is
free and open to the public
of all ages and abilities.
•“Crazy 8s” Math
Club: Thursdays, Dec. 12
and 19 at 4 p.m. “Explore
math games at this interac
tive program for students
in grades K - 2,” organiz
ers said. This program is
free and open to the pub
lic of all abilities. Space is
limited. Call to register.
•Make and Take Hol
iday Cards craft pro
gram: Fridays, Dec. 13
and 20. “Drop in anytime
on these dates and make
a holiday card or two for
friends and family," orga
nizers said. All materials
provided. This program is
free and open to the public
of all abilities.
•“Homeschool Hang
out”: Mondays, Dec. 16
and 30 at 2 p.m. “Home-
school families are in
vited to join staff for an
introduction to library
resources geared toward
homeschooling. This pro
gram will include different
activities each week. This
program is free and open
to the public of all ages and
abilities.
•Inclusive Book Club:
Thursdays in December
at 1 p.m. This facilitated
book club serves adults
of all abilities and will be
reading out loud and dis
cussing “Cat Stories” by
James Herriot. This pro
gram is free and open to
adults of all abilities.
•LEGO Club: Thurs
day, Dec. 19 at 4:30 p.m.
“Create LEGO art and
enjoy LEGO-based games
and activities,” said orga
nizers. “No need to bring
your own bricks!” organiz
ers said. This event is free
and open to the public of
all abilities, ages 8 and up.
•“Teen Thursdays”:
Dec. 12 and 19 from 5
- 7 p.m. Teens can drop
in each week for a differ
ent activity. This month’s
activities include book-
themed snacks, a super
hero movie and button
making. No registration
necessary. This program is
free and open to the public
of all abilities, ages 13 -
18.
•“Kids Can Bake”: Fri
day, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. “En
joy a Christmas story and
make and decorate ginger
bread cookies,” organizers
said. This program is free
and open to the public of
all abilities, ages 5-10
with caregiver. Space is
limited. Call to register.
•Dulcimer Group:
Monday, Dec. 16 at
6:30 p.m. “Join the ‘dirty
dulcimers’ after hours, led
by Marty Phillips for a
good time learning to play
and read music together,”
organizers said. Open to all
levels of expertise.
•Family Book Club:
Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m.
“Families are invited to
discuss ‘Top Elf" by Caleb
Zane Huett with activities,
snacks and crafts,” said or
ganizers. Copies are avail
able for checkout at the
front desk.
•Pajama Story Time for
toddlers and preschoolers
and their caregivers Thurs
day, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.
“Please join us for bedtime
stories, songs, and a light
snack in the children’s
area,” said organizers. This
program is free and open to
the public of all abilities,
ages birth to 7 years.
•Yoga story time: Sat
urday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m.
“Join us for a story and
learn some simple yoga
poses,” said organizers.
“Bring your own yoga mat
or beach towel; a few will
be available to borrow.”
This program is free and
open to the public of all
ages and abilities. Children
under age 10 must be ac
companied by their adult
caregiver.
•Chess Club: on Sunday,
Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. Learn the
basics of chess or improve
your game. Open to play
ers of all skill levels. This
program is free and open
to the public of all abilities,
ages 8 and up.
The Madison County Se
nior Center has the follow
ing events planned for the
week of Dec. 16-20: Mon
day - Billiards, cards at Bil
liards at 10 a.m.: Tuesday
Site Council meeting and
a birthday celebration at
10 a.m. followed by a gos
pel singing at 10:15 a.m.,
then a visit from “Brad”
from UGA; Wednesday - A
visit from Ila Community
Service Club and members
should wear red and white
for “Candy Cane Day”;
Thursday Christmas Bin-
go and “Tacky Christmas
Sweater Day” and Friday,
Christmas party and lun
cheon, including a visit
from Santa Claus.
Bee Club to meet Dec. 16
The Oglethorpe County Bee Club will have its regu
lar meeting Monday, Dec. 16 at the Farm Bureau at 925
Athens Road in Crawford.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening
at 6:15 p.m.
Linda Tillman who was unable to attend last month,
will present her program “Fun and Facts about Wax” at
the December meeting.
“Linda, a Master Beekeeper and the president of the
Georgia Beekeepers Association, has been keeping bees
since 2006 and loves to share her knowledge,” organiz
ers said.
The Madison County Journal is
your source for local news. Call
800-795-2581 to subscribe.
KMCB plans ‘Bring One for the Chipper’
Keep Madison County Beautiful
(KMCB) will hold its annual “Bring One
for the Chipper” Christmas tree recycling
event from Dec. 26 to Jan. 18 at the Madi
son County Transfer Station.
The event is “‘tree-cycling’ for your old,
‘live,’ undecorated tree.”
“Please cross the scales and let the at
tendant know you are recycling your tree,”
organizers said. “For each tree recycled,
citizens will receive a seedling or pack of
seeds to plant.”
Call 706-795-5151 for more informa
tion.
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