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o o THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 31.2020 — PAGE 3B CASA seeking child advocates for January training Northeast Georgia CASA is seeking 21 volunteers for January 2021 to be sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for children in foster care. CASAs ensure that a child’s best interest are being considered by reporting to the court the child’s wishes, academic prog ress. and needs, according to a press release. “Children with a CASA receive more services, do better in school, and find permanent homes more quickly.” officials stated. “Every child needs an advocate,” CASA training begins in January and can be attended virtually or in person. Contact chuck.taylor@northeastga- casa.org for more information or call 706-886-1098. City of Hull offers masks to those in need County VFDs seek volunteers Madison County volunteer fire departments are looking for volunteers to become qualified firefighters. Madison County does not have any paid firefighters, and communities in the county rely on citizens to volunteer to help each other during emergencies, home or business fires, automobile accidents, and natural disasters, like winter storms or hurricanes. “When you volunteer to become a firefighter, you serve and protect your family, your friends and your neighbors, while saving our Madison County taxpayers hundreds of thou sands of dollars each year,” VFD lead ers said. They noted that is not your average volunteer opportunity because during and after training you must attend up to 8 hours of training a month, and when available, you respond to emer gency — fire calls at all hours, day or night and any weather conditions. “These are physically challenging and sometime dangerous jobs, but the rewards of service to others in the community, outweigh the risks and time commitments,” VFD leaders said. A firefighter must be able to pass a physical, a background check, a firefighter agility test, and complete over 100 hours of training in the first 18 months of service to become a state registered volunteer firefighter. There are also opportunities to become sup port volunteer firefighters that require only 40 hours of training. So, if you have the desire to help others, don't mind working hard to serve your community and potentially earn a pension, contact the chief at one of the 11 volunteer fire departments around the county,” VFD leaders said. Want to be considered for an appointed position? Want to be considered the next time there’s a vacancy for a Madison County appointed position? Submit your qualifications to the county clerk’s office at P.O. Box 147, Danielsville, GA 30633 Future positions will be available with the following groups: BOARD OF ASSESSORS •Three-year term •Meets the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. •Call Chairman Ralph McCay at 706-296-4036 for additional infor mation INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP MENT AND BUILDING AU THORITY •Term ends at the discretion of the member or the Madison County Board of Commissioners •Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. •Call Chairman Josh Chandler 706- 795-9865 for additional information LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES •Five-year term •Meets quarterly on the second Thursday at 4:30 p.m. •Call Chairman Mike Moak at 706- 540-7326 for additional information PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION •Four-year term •Meets the first and third Tuesday each month at 6 p.m. •Call Chairman Lamar Hughston at 706-788-9893 for additional infor mation RECREATION BOARD •Term ends at the discretion of the member or the Madison County Board of Commissioners •Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. •Call Chairman Darrell Woods at 706-207-1518 for additional infor mation SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COUNCIL •Term ends at the discretion of the member •Meets quarterly •Call Senior Center Director Kelsey Tyner at 706-795-6249 for additional information Moon’s Grove Baptist Church to distribute food The City of Hull is having a mask giveaway for anyone in need due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Madison County. Go to hullga.com for more information on how to get them. For more information, call 706-461-3541. Northeast Health District begins administering COVID vaccination The Northeast Health District began providing COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare workers by appoint ment on Friday, December 18. Vaccinations are being administered at the Clarke County Health Department. Due to limited availability of vaccine, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended that certain priority popula tion groups receive the vaccine first. This tiered method of vaccine distribution will prioritize the most vulnera ble populations along with key parts of the workforce, the health district said in a news release. The Northeast Health District will be distributing COVID-19 vaccines to Tier 1A, which includes people serving in healthcare settings and residents of nursing homes. “We have all been waiting for this moment, and we look forward to being able to provide protection to all of our community members as soon as enough vaccine becomes available. But for right now, it is critical that we use the limited supply to protect our healthcare workers and those most at risk from infec tion,” explained Dr. Stephen Goggans, District Health Director. “This is a tremendous step forward in the fight against COVID-19.” Healthcare workers whose employers are not provid ing COVID-19 vaccines may make an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccination through a Northeast Health District clinic by calling 706-340-0996. Members of other priority groups may visit PublicHealthAthens.com to complete a pre-registration form. Members of the priority groups who are eligible to receive the vaccine will be contacted to complete the registration process and will be notified when an appointment is available. For more information about how groups are priori tized for vaccine eligibility, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations-pro- cess.html For local COVID-19 vaccination information, visit: https://publichealthathens.com/wp/programs/infec- tious-disease/coronavirus-covid-19-information/ covid-19-vaccination/ Doster named to Dean’s List at Berry College Colt Doster, of Colbert, was named to the Dean's List for the fall semester at Berry College. The Dean’s List honors students who posted an academ ic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. Moon’s Grove Baptist Church, 1985 Moon’s Grove Church Road, Colbert, will distribute free food boxes to families in need on the third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. The dates for distribution are: Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 24, April 28, May 26, June Madison Co. students recognized at ABAC Vivian Russum, Hull, was named to the Resident’s List and Emily McDonald, Comer, was named to the Dean’s List during the fall semester at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The President’s List requires a perfect 4.0 grade point average, with a minimum of 12 horns of aca demic work, while the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA. 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 17 and Dec. 22. “...For those who are hungry shall hunger no more,” 1 Samuel 2:5. Call 706-795-2063 or go to www.moons- grovebaptist.com. Free named to Dean’s list at Georgia College Adrin Free. Hull, was named to the Dean's List at Georgia College in Milledgeville for the fall 2020 semes ter. Child protection hotline offered A hotline is offered for those who suspect a child is being abused. Those with concerns about the well being of a child can call 1-855-GA-CHILD (1-855-422-4453) or visit www.PCAGeorgiaHelpline.org. Athens on Ice held through Jan. 31 Athens on Ice is currently under way at the outdoor 440 Foundry Pavilion in Athens. Extra precautions have been added to this event including: Masks required at all times. Signed health affidavits required for entry. Mobile tickets only. Capacity is lim ited and attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Box office is closed. Mobile ticket confirmations will be scanned at 440 Foundry Pavilion entry. All outdoor access. The facility is closed to through traffic. Guests encouraged to enter parking deck from Foundry Street entrance. Proceed to level 2 for easy stroll down Foundry Street. Purchase tickets online at Clas- sicCenter.com/AthensOnIce. The rink is open through January 31. Skate sessions are 75 minutes at $15 per ticket. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for $12 tickets. Season passes are available online for $120. Frequent Skaters Club cards are also available at the rink to earn a free session after 10 punches. All tick ets include skate rental for the session. Nonprofit organizations can sign up for dates to volunteer through The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Email Foundation @ClassicCenter. com for more information on how to be involved. Dates and times are subject to change. CALL MANOR LAKE FOR OUR HOLIDAY SPECIALS! Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care is NOW OPEN and ACCEPTING RESIDENTS. For many of our seniors, Assisted Living or Memory Care at Manor Lake will be the best option. Considering the enhanced safety measures that Manor Lake is taking, moving into a senior community may make more sense than living isolated and alone at home and not getting adequate care. MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! FOR MORE INFO & TO TAKE A TOUR CALL 762-499-6364 Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care ATHENS ENHANCED SAFETY MEASURES • Limited non-essential visitors. • Screening daily staff and third party professionals. • Staff will be instructed to stay home if they have symptoms of any type of illness. • Enhanced cleaning procedures above and beyond our normal cleaning procedures. • Daily screening of residents for any symptoms of corona-virus. 933 U.S. HIGHWAY 29 NORTH / ATHENS, GEORGIA 30601 / MANORLAKEAN.COM