Road name change notice

December 5, 2006, the Jones County Board of Commissioners voted to change the name of Tower Road to Curtis James Road, effective April 2, 2007. Please accept this letter as an official notification to make all necessary changes to your records and contact all other agencies affiliated with your department. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please feel free to call 986-8261.

Ole Clinton Opry

Mule Creek, Riverdale Travelers, and The Singing Disciples, Friday, April 6, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. No cover charge; donations accepted.

Yard sale to benefit Relay

Yard sale, Saturday, April 7, 8:00 a.m., 295 Monticello Highway. The proceeds go to Relay for Life.

Hopping into spring at Kema’s

Children’s story time, Saturday, April 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Kema’s Hobby Books & More, 109 Atlanta Road/Highway 11. Cookies, prizes and a special guest from “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” await you.

Pony rides

Overlook Farm will be having pony rides open to the community Saturday, April 7, from noon until 2:00 p.m. The cost is $5.00 each. For more information, call 986-9444.

Third annual Easter egg hunt

Saturday, April 7, 1:00 p.m., at the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, sponsored by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, Ingles, the Gray Rattlers Men’s Club and Chevy’s Cafe.

Development Authority to meet

The Development Authority of Jones County will meet Tuesday, April 10, 1:00 p.m., in the board room of the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce, 161 West Clinton Street.

Blood drive April 10

The American Red Cross will hold the Gray community blood drive at Tri-County EMC Tuesday, April 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

NARFE chapter 2304

Old Clinton Chapter 2304, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, will meet Wednesday, April 11, 11:30 a.m., Chevy’s Cafe on Highway 49. Preston Hawkins, Jones County Commission Chairman, will be the speaker. For further information, call Paul Melton at 750-9731.

Gray Station Hometown Market

Gray Station Hometown Market, Saturday, April 14, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., behind Carol’s Park in the parking lot between the courthouse and the Chamber of Commerce. April will be free to all vendors. Everyone is invited to participate in the open air market April through October. Join the farmers, craftsmen, gardeners, and civic groups in selling and buying their products. No flea market items. For applications or information, call 986-2276, 986-6893, 986-3611 or 986-5362.

Pilot Club yard sale

The Pilot Club of Jones County will have a huge yard sale at the Scout Center on Highway 18 East, Saturday, April 14, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be household goods, furniture, lamps, pictures, decorative accessories, collectibles, jewelry, books, children’s clothing, and toys. Too much to list. Donations welcome. Proceeds will be used for local community projects. For more information, call 986-6025.

Sheep to shawl day at Jarrell Plantation

Jarrell Plantation will be demonstrating the process of sheering sheep, Saturday, April 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will also be demonstrations of the wool being spun into thread, dyeing the wool with natural dyes, and weaving on a loom. Admission to “Sheep to Shawl Day” is $4.00 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2.50 for children ages 6 - 17, and children 5 and under are free. For information or directions, call Jarrell Plantation at 986- 5172.

Master’s Touch photography

Master’s Touch Portraits will be providing photo sessions Saturday, April 14, at Dulles Parks Apartment Clubhouse, 220 Old Clinton Road, Gray. This offer is being presented by Healing The Hurt Life Center. For more information, please call Lila Stanley Smith, 714-3434 or 986-3364. All proceeds go toward helping hurting people.

Nashville Bluegrass Band

The Nashville Bluegrass Band will be performing at the Douglass Theatre, Macon, Saturday, April 14, 8:00 p.m., reserved seating, $16.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door. Call (478) 742-2000 for tickets. Sound provided by Wesley Audio of Gray.

Morton Johnson scholarship

Jones County students who are interested in applying for the Morton Johnson Scholarship may obtain an application in Jones County High School’s counselor’s office. The deadline for sending in an application is April 15.

Womanless beauty pageant

The 2007 Womanless Beauty Pageant will be held Sunday, April 22, 6:00 p.m., at Gray United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center. Admission is $5 for adults, with children 13 and younger free. There will be celebrity judges, concessions, and a free nursery. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life. Contestants must register by April 15. Contact Cheney Maynard, 986-1142, for registration details.

Pilot Club scholarship

Applications for the 2007 scholarship awarded by the Pilot Club of Jones County may be picked up in the counselor’s office at Jones County High School or may be obtained by calling Beverly Wells at 986-6040. Applications for the scholarship will be taken from any high school senior who is a resident of Jones County. They must be returned no later than Monday, April 16.

Jarrell Plantation honeybees and beekeeping

Jarrell Plantation will be having a program on honeybees and beekeeping, Sunday, April 22, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Beekeeper Tom Bonnell will be the presenter. There is no charge for the program, which will be held in the Visitor Center. For more information, call Bretta Perkins, 986-5172.

Relay for Life

Relay for Life will take place April 27 and 28 this year. Fully cooked Boston butts are available as a fund-raiser by order only. Raffle tickets for $5.00 each to win a $1,000 deck grill, donated by Bubba Grills, are also available. Call Lonnie Smith, 986-1088, for orders, tickets or more information.

JCHS class of 1997 reunion

The Jones County High School Class of 1997 is planning its 10-year reunion. Please e-mail any contact information to www.jonescoreunion1997@yahoo.com.

Free pickup service

Free pickup and disposal service now available. Call 447-5874 to have your old appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners, etc., picked up and taken to the landfill for you.

Ole Clinton Opry radio show

Ole Clinton Opry radio show will be on 91.3 FM every Friday at 5:00 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. The show is hosted by George Sheffield and features the singers and bands that have played at the Opry. It’s 30 minutes of clean, family-friendly country, bluegrass, and gospel music that is both entertaining and uplifting. For more information, visit the Web site http://www.geocities.com/oleclintonopry/radio.html.