FEATURES
The Paper | Thursday, August 7, 2014
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS BULLI registration. Fall term registration for Braselton BULLI at Brenau University, an organization for mature adults who enjoy learning, connecting with peers, staying active an having fun, will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Mayfield Dairy starting with ice cream. An information session will be held at 6 p.m. to share information about the fall courses. The event is being sponsored by Mayfield Dairy Farms and the Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority. Farmers Markets. The Braselton Farmers Market is from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays in downtown Braselton on Harrison Street while the Jefferson Farmers Market is from 7-11 a.m. on Saturdays in downtown Jefferson. Winder-Barrow Community Theatre production. “Anything Goes,” a Cole Porter musical, will be presented at the Winder Cultural Arts Center. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8 and 9, at 7:30 p.m. and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10. Tickets are now on sale at the Customer Care Center for the City of Winder at 770-867-3106 and also at Pam Veader’s State Farm Insurance Office at 41 S. Center St., in Winder (770867-1679). If you purchase tickets in advance, they are only $10 for seniors (ages 55 and older), students and teachers and $12.50 for adults. Tickets purchased at the door are $13 and $15. For more information about this show and other upcoming WBCT events, visit the website at www.winderbarrowtheatre.org. Movie in Braselton Park. Movie fans will delight in the animated adventure comedy, The Lego Movie, on Friday, Aug. 8, at dusk in the Braselton Park. The movie was rescheduled after being rained out on July 19. Concessions and baked goods are available as movie patrons are invited to bring chairs or blankets for a family-friendly evening. Braselton Park is located on Harrison Street in the town’s historic downtown. The movie series is presented by the Braselton Visitors Bureau. Visit www.downtownbraselton.com for additional information. The 6th annual Run the Vineyard 5K Race. The Rotary Club of Braselton is hosting its Run the Vineyard 5K Race at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. Sign up at www. active.com or see the ad in today’s issue of The Paper. The 5K fundraiser is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Braselton to benefit Jackson County Boys and Girls Clubs, High School Cross Country Booster Clubs, Braselton Rotary Partner Charities including the new scholarship program and the Braselton Rotary International Flag Plaza at Northeast Georgia Health System. Glow in the Park 5K. A Glow in the Park 5K is planned for Fort Yargo State Park on Saturday, Aug. 16, starting at 8:30 p.m. Presented by Anytime Fitness and Chick-fil-A of Winder, the Glow in the Park 5K will provide awards to the top overall male and
female, overall masters male and female and top three in age groups from 14 and under to 70 and up. Registration at www.glowintheparkwinder.com. Sponsorships are available. Get information by contacting Rob Goldsmith at 678-985-3921 or emailing fundracers5k@ gmail.com Low cost, spay/neuter. Leftover Pets offers low-cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic located at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. Clinic days are generally Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog or for a female cat, $35 for a male cat. There is a $5 discount for any surgery patient no older than 5 months (as determined by Leftover Pets veterinarian). All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. We do not add fees for in heat or pregnant animals. Financial assistance is available for any low-income Barrow County resident. For more information on clinic services, visit www.leftoverpets.org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226. Vineyard Fest at Château Élan. On Sunday, Aug. 24, the focus will be on the tastes, sights and sounds of the 18th annual Vineyard Fest. All-inclusive tickets are $85 per person.Ticket price includes parking, wine glass and wine tasting, educational seminars on wine, delicious cuisine within our Harvest Food Tent prepared with locally grown produce, live music, dancing and grape stomping. More than 75 domestic, international, and regional wines will be available for tasting along with beers from select craft breweries. Tickets being sold on an advance ticket basis only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Call 678-4250900 ext. 41. Volunteers are needed for AFTERWORDS Store. AFTERWORDS Store located in the Braselton Library is staffed by dedicated volunteers called Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library Inc. It takes about 70 Friends volunteers per month to keep the store open for all of the shifts. Volunteers are asked to work two hours per month. The Store sells gently used items donated by the community, such as books, magazines, CDs, tapes, videos, toys, knick-knacks, greeting cards, jewelry, home décor (anything except clothing). All proceeds benefit the library. If you would like to volunteer or have items to donate, contact Marilyn Deal at 770-965-3319 or Gail Zeeb at 770-965-3845. Piedmont CASA volunteer training. Be the difference in a child’s life: Find out how you can by coming to the first session of the new Piedmont CASA volunteer class beginning in Barrow County on Thursday, Aug.14, beginning at 6 p.m. The class will be offered at St. Anthony’s Church, located at 174 St. Anthony Lane in Winder. Classes for Jackson and Banks counties will begin in
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October. For information, call 706-387-6375 or visit www.piedmontcasa.org Free square dance lessons. “Square Dancing is Friendship set to Music” that’s the square dance motto. This fall, the Jug Tavern Square Dance Club is giving free dance lessons beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Winder YMCA. Come join the fun and meet some new friends. No partner required. For more information, contact Tommy or Elouise at 770307-7377 or 770-307-6036 or visit the website at jugtavernsquares.org. 40th Hoschton Fall Festival. The Hoschton Fall Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary Sept. 26-28 with the No. 1 song and name of the Best Picture of 1974 – “The Way We Were” – as a theme. The No. 1 song from 1973 – “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree” – will also be part of the theme to encourage businesses and residents to display ribbons of any color around trees, mailboxes, fence posts or any place in their yard. The Dock Dogs will be coming to dive into a festival of fun happenings and a lineup of musical entertainment promises to be a winner. For more information on vendor registration, parade registration, sponsorship opportunities and schedule of entertainment, visit www. cityofhoschton.com. Candlelight memorial for pets. On Sept. 13, the Humane Society of Jackson County will hold a candlelight memorial to lost pets. Further details including the location of the memorial will be announced. A slideshow of loved pets who are no longer with us will be shown. If you would like to honor a pet that has touched your life, you can send a JPG to Sherry Aquino at slaquino@ hotmail.com or to editor@ clickthepaper.com with information you would like indicated with the photo including name, dates and owner. Submit your Community Happenings to editor@ clickthepaper.com or send to P.O. Box 430, Hoschton,
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Support efforts are under way for teacher at Bright Beginnings By FARAH BOHANNON
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A longtime teacher at Bright Beginnings Pre-School in Jefferson has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Robin Shumake usually spends her days rocking, feeding and playing with the infants at the school. Her coworkers and supervisors at Bright Beginnings are stepping up to the plate to help raise funds for Shumake’s extensive medical bills that have started to add up. Months ago, Shumake began experiencing some uncomfortable symptoms and, after several doctor visits, it was discovered that she had large, cancerous tumors on her ovaries. At the end Shumake of July, she was admitted into surgery, and doctors saw a situation that was much worse than they imagined — the cancer had quickly advanced. Shumake was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Doctors completed her surgery, but other complications led Shumake directly into the intensive care unit (ICU). During her stay in ICU, Shumake’s doctors identified her cancer as Leimyosarcoma. This is a rare form of cancer that typically develops in the smooth muscle cells of the uterus. Doctors are focused on keeping her sta-
ble and as healthy as possible while Bright Beginnings’ employees and families have all become “prayer warriors” for this precious teacher who has helped raise so many children. As of Aug. 3, she was resting at home, but she still has a long road ahead of her. Bright Beginnings started a T-shirt fundraiser for Shumake to help with medical costs, and have recently decided to partner with Chill Out Frozen Yogurt in Jefferson for another fundraiser to take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16. A portion of proceeds from sales will go directly to Shumake. This event will provide not only delicious frozen yogurt, but fun activities such as face painting, balloon animals and good family fun. Additional donations are also accepted. Shumake’s fundraiser will start as the Primal Rush Obstacle Course Race, a fundraiser for The Tree House is winding down, so it’s the perfect opportunity to support a good cause and cool down with a bowl of frozen yogurt and toppings. After all, Crow’s Lake and Chill Out Frozen Yogurt are directly across the highway from one another. Call Bright Beginnings of Jefferson at 706-367-5437 to find out ways to help Robin Shumake or for more information about her fundraiser on Aug. 16.