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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. JANUARY 9, 2020 - PAGE 7A
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Red Cross to hold blood drive in Danielsvillejan. 14
The American Red Cross
will hold a blood drive
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jan.
14 at the Madison County
Government Complex.
The Red Cross has an
nounced a critical need for
blood donors of all blood
types - especially type O
- and platelet donors to
make an appointment now
to give and help replenish
the blood supply after the
holiday weeks. Right now,
the Red Cross has less than
a three-day supply of type
O blood. To help tackle
the critical need, the Red
Cross and NFL are work
ing together to offer one
lucky winner a trip to Su
per Bowl LIV in Miami.
Donors are urged to
make an appointment to
give now using the Red
Cross Blood Donor App.
visiting RedCrossBlood.
org, calling 1-800-RED
CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
or enabling the Blood
Donor Skill on any Alexa
Echo device.
Madison Co. Republicans to meet Jan. 16
The Madison County Re
publican Party will meet at
7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16 at
the Madison County Senior
Center located at 1265 Hwy.
98 West in Danielsville.
The doors will open at
6:30 p.m. for a meet and
greet and refreshments.
“Come take advantage of
the opportunity to meet Re
publican candidates who are
planning to run for office in
2020.” said organizers. “It
will also be a good time to
meet other Republicans in
your own precinct. If you
don't know which precinct
you're in. don't worry. We
will help you figure that
out.”
Tracy Dean, chairper
son of the Madison Coun
ty Board of Elections and
Registration, will be the
guest speaker. In addition
to providing information
about the 2020 election
timelines, Dean will give a
demonstration of the new
voting machines, and those
in attendance will have an
opportunity to ask questions
and try out the machines.
“This will help us all get
more comfortable with the
new process,” organizers
said. “...It's 2020! We plan
to hit the ground running,
and we need all Republi
cans to get involved. Please
join us as we work to re
elect President Donald J.
Trump.”
KMCB holds ‘Bring One for the Chipper’
Keep Madison County through Jan. 18 at the Mad- undecorated tree.” each tree recycled, citizens
Beautiful (KMCB) is hold- ison County Transfer Sta- “Please cross the scales will receive a seedling or
ing its annual “Bring One tion. and let the attendant know pack of seeds to plant.”
for the Chipper” Christ- The event is “‘tree-cy- you are recycling your Call 706-795-5151 for
mas tree recycling event cling’ for your old, ‘live,’ tree,” organizers said. “For more information.
Pilot Club of Madison County to host
‘Princess and Pirate Party’Jan. 25
The Pilot Club of Madison
County invites the public to
“put on your Princess dress
es and Pirate duds along
with your kids or grandkids”
and attend a “Princess and
Pirate Party” Saturday, Jan.
25 at the Danielsville Ele
mentary School cafeteria
from 10 a.m. to noon.
A princess castle back
drop is being created by the
Madison County Middle
School Art Department and
a pirate ship has been creat
ed by the Madison County
Anchor Club. Characters
will be present for photo op
portunities.
“We encourage attendees
to bring their cameras,” or
ganizers said.
Activity stations for kids
will include face painting.
nail painting, treasure hunt
ing, a treasure chest, corn-
hole, “Frozen” karaoke, tat
toos/stickers, coloring and
a book station. Small gift
trinkets will be given. Re
freshments will be provided
for all kids.
Tickets are $10 per per
son. Those wishing to pur
chase a ticket can contact
any Madison County Pilot
member or call Karen Fitz
patrick at 706-717-1996 or
Tammy Dalton at 706-614-
6144.
This fundraising event
will help support Pilot
Club service projects for
the community as well as
support the Anchor Club
of Madison County High
School with their club ac
tivities.
Library adds to its collection
The Madison County Li- books available include: *”Blood of Empire” by Olafsson
brary now has several new •”9th House” by Leigh Brian McClellan *”The Divine Comedy” by
books on its shelves. New Bardugo •’’Sacrament” by Olaf Dante Alighieri
CASA training begins Feb. 3
Court Appointed Spe
cial Advocates (CASA)
training begins Feb 3.
This 40-hour training
prepares candidates to
serve as dedicated advo
cates for children in fos
ter care. Training topics
include mental health,
resilience and Juvenile
Court practices. Chil
dren with a CASA are
more likely to succeed
in school and less likely
to return to foster care,
CASA officials said.
To register call NEGA
CASA at 706-886-1098.
Harmony House chili
cook-off set for Feb. 8
The seventh-annual
Harmony House Child
Advocacy Center Chili
Cook-Off will be held
Saturday, Feb. 8. at the
Elberton Civic Center.
This fundraising event
will benefit victims of
child physical and sexu
al abuse as well as adult
sexual assault and the
support services provided
for them. Tasting begins
at 4 p.m. and closes at
6 p.m. Admission is $5/
adult, $2.50/ ages 6-12
and 5 and under tasters are
free. Admission includes,
one sample of each chili,
choice of bread, sweet tea
as well as one cake walk.
Bowls of chili as well as
dessert and other bever
age options will be avail
able for purchase at the
event. A cake walk, and
raffle will also be a part
of this year’s event. Chili
entries are $25 for one
entry and $15 for each
additional. To participate
with a chili entry, or to
purchase tickets, contact
HHCAC at 762-533-0113
or go to harmonyhouse-
cacsac.org.
Carpenter named to
Dean’s List at Belmont
Mackenzie Carpenter, minimum course load of
Hull, was named to the 12 hours and a quality
Fall 2019 Dean's List grade point average of
at Belmont University. 3.5 with no grade below
Eligibility is based on a a C.
Ferguson named to
President’s list at
Emmanuel College
Destiny Ferguson, Carl- To be named to the Pres
ton, was named to the Pres- ident’s List a student must
ident’s List at Emmanuel earn a quality point aver-
College, Franklin Springs, age of 4.0 during a given
for the fall semester of the semester and be enrolled
2019-20 academic year. full-time.
Madison Co. Library announces news, events
The Madison County
Library has announced its
news and events for January:
•Friends News: Execu
tive board meeting Tuesday,
Jan. 14 at 6 p.m.
•General meeting featur
ing authors Patsy Arnold and
Maxine Easom discussing
their book “Across the Riv
er: the people, places, and
culture of East Athens” Sun
day, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. “We
will also elect officers during
the business portion of this
meeting,” organizers said.
•Holiday Market: “We
now have yam for sale, $1/
skein.” organizers said. All
proceeds go directly to pur
chasing new books for the
library. Now accepting do
nations of gently used winter
holiday decor.
•Donations: Community
Baby Shower. “We are col
lecting baby-specific items
(diapers, etc) for the Mad
ison County Food Bank all
month,” said library staff
members.
•Inclusive Book Club:
Thursdays at 1 p.m. This
book club for adults of all
abilities will read out loud
and discuss James Herri-
ott's “Cat Stories” together.
•Teen Thursdays:
Thursdays. 5-7 p.m. Teens
can drop in each week for
a different activity. No reg
istration necessary; ages
13-18.
•But First, Coffee: Mon
days, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. “En
joy coffee and camaraderie
in the Jere Ayers room.”
said organizers.
•Toddler Time: Tues
days, 11 a.m. “This inter
active program for infants,
wigglers, crawlers and
walkers is a great way to
stimulate learning for ba
bies and toddlers,” said
organizers. Enjoy songs,
rhymes, books and educa
tional play.
•Needlecrafters: Tues
days, 1 to 3 p.m. “Bring
your current project for a
relaxing time of sharing
and learning about handi
crafts,” organizers said.
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•Computer Class
es: Tuesdays, 2:30 and
6:30 p.m. Join Technology
Specialist Camden Joiner
and learn computer basics
this month. Space is limit
ed. Call to register.
•Preschool and Toddler
Story-time: Wednesdays at
10:30 a.m. Stories, songs,
finger-plays and simple
crafts to foster a life-long
love of reading. Appropri
ate for children ages birth
to 5 years. This month's
themes are “New Books.”
“Colors,” “Hibernation”
and “Penguins.”
•Elementary Read
Aloud: Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
“Join Ms. Carley for a read
aloud from a longer book
and an activity to complete
while you listen.” organiz
ers said. Ages 6 and up.
•LEGO Club: Thurs
days, Jan. 9 and 23.
4:30 p.m. “Join us in creat
ing LEGO art and enjoying
LEGO-based games and
activities,” said organizers.
“No need to bring your
own bricks!” Open to chil
dren ages 8 and up.
•Calligraphy class: Sun
day, Jan. 12, 3 p.m. Join
Mike Moak for this class
on lettering each month.
Supplies provided.
•Chess club: Sunday,
Jan. 12, 3 p.m. “Learn the
basics of chess or improve
your game,” organizers
said. Ages 8 and up.
•Homeschool hangout:
Mondays. Jan. 13 and 27,
2 p.m. Homeschool fami
lies can drop in each week
for a different activity. No
registration necessary.
•Adult Book Club:
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m.
“Join us for a lively discus
sion of ‘The Ensemble’ by
Aja Gabel and pick up a
book for next month,” or
ganizers said.
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Friday, Jan. 17. 1-3 p.m.
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•Yoga Story-time: Sat
urday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m.
“Read a book and learn
simple yoga poses you can
recreate at home,” said or
ganizers. “Bring your own
yoga mat/beach towel or
borrow one. All ages wel
come: children under 10
must be supervised by their
caregiver.”
•Voting machine
demonstration: Tuesday,
Jan. 21, 6 p.m. Tracy Dean
and staff of the Board of
Elections will demonstrate
the new voting machines
voters will use in the up
coming election year. She
will demonstrate how to
use the machines to ensure
votes are properly counted
and will also answer ques
tions from the public. There
will also be an opportunity
for the public to practice
casting a ballot on the ma
chines. This program is
free and open to the public
of all ages and abilities.
•Holidays around the
world: Chinese New Year,
Friday. Jan. 24, 4:30 p.m.
“Learn about a new culture
with books, activities and
snacks.” said organizers.
Ages 6 and up; children
under 10 must be accom
panied by their adult care
giver.
•Dulcimer Group: Mon
day. Jan. 27, 5 p.m. “Join
the ‘Dirty Dulcimers’ led
by Marty Phillips for a
good time learning to play
and read music together,”
said organizers.
•Family Book Club:
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 4 p.m.
Families are invited to cel
ebrate “Greenglass House”
by Kate Milford with ac
tivities. snacks and crafts.
Copies are available for
checkout at the front desk.
•Pajama Story-time:
Thursday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m.
Enjoy bedtime stories and a
light snack. Ages birth to 7.
CITY OF COLBERT SPLOST REPORT 2019
Beginning Balance: 01-01-2019 96,415.18
Revenue
Deposits
60,683.14
Total Funds:
157,098.32
Expenditures
Streets
54,217.81
Water
1,514.06
Building Renovation
1,125.59
Total Expenses:
56,857.46
Balance 12-31-2019
100,240.86