Ellaville Lions Club sponsors annual Children’s Fishing Rodeo
On June 11, the Ellaville Lions Club sponsored its annual Fishing Rodeo for children from 8 a.m.-noon at Bobby Miller’s pond in Schley County. There were 47 children who participated in the event.
The Lions Club always gives three trophies: 1st Place for the largest fish caught; 2nd and 3rd places are in age groups (ages 1-7 and 8-15).
The 1st place winner went to 5-year-old Presley Felker whose fish weighed 6.48 lbs.
The 2nd Place winner was Jaycee Felker, 4, who caught most in his age  group.
The 3rd Place winner was 10-year-old Jamieson Gregory who caught 29 fish.
The total fish caught were 270.
Each year this is advertised in the paper and it’s free to enter for the children. They caught more catfish  than any other kind.
Men from the Lions Club helping with the rodeo were Chad Childs, Jim Sellars, Will Sellars, Dennis Jones, Jody Dillard, Lemuel Streetman and Bobby Miller.

Ellaville-Schley  Historical Society committee meets
The Ellaville-Schley County Historical Society’s phone and information committee met June 21 at the home of Nancy McMath Young. This special meeting was called to discuss special events. All of these upcoming events are for everyone, members and non-members, from far and near.
We will be having our yearly fundraiser, the auction, on Sept. 17. More information will be made available later.
History is needed to put into the upcoming history book. We need information on family lineage, businesses, churches, school and much more.
You do not have to be a member to donate  any history, family lineage, or donations for the historical museum. Please make a donation for the auction. We are tax deductible and all you have to do is ask for a receipt.
For more information call me at 229-937-2116.

Open House held for Schley County  Courthouse
From 3-6 p.m. June  23, the Schley County Board of Commissioners held Open House for everyone to see the newly renovated Schley County Courthouse.
Kathy Bruer welcomed everyone as they entered.
The new offices located in the Courthouse are Ellaville-Schley County Chamber of Commerce, Schley County Extension Office, Ellaville-Schley County Historical Society  and Museum, Schley County Sheriff’s Office and a Conference Room.
The County was given a crystal chandelier by Tommy Barnes. It graces the center of the rotunda  by welcoming everyone that enters the doors.
There was a real good turn out for this special event.
Thank you, Commissioners and the County administrator for having the courthouse renovated.

Georgia Family  Connection Region 8 has retreat
The annual Georgia Family Connection Region 8 Peer to Peer Retreat was held June 17 at Bison Valley Lodge near the Schley and Sumter county line.
Each Family Connection coordinator and chairperson from 16 counties in Region 8 attended. The purpose was to discuss plans for the fiscal year 2017, and to elect new officers.
They discussed the upcoming 25th anniversary celebration  of the Family Connection to be held  in October at Jekyll Island
Each county prepared a list of three to four of their most successful projects. The  overall list will be used to develop a 25-year success story of the Region 8 for the anniversary celebration.
Michael’s ribs and barbecue chicken was served for lunch which included baked beans, several casseroles, fresh watermelon, and peach cobbler with ice cream for dessert.
The Family Connections thank Ronnie and Karen Albritton for letting this special event be held at the Bison Valley Lodge.
For more information, call John Greene at 229-591-2323.