Henry County Times

Special to the Times The Henry County Master Gardeners are sponsoring a scholarship and are soliciting applicants. The only require- ment for the $1,000 scholarship is that the degree to be pursued is an agricultural based degree. This includes something from an agricultural business, botany, biology, landscape or turf man- agement, horticulture, farm management or a similar degree. There are no academic require- ments. The deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, April 20. Visit http://extension.uga.edu /county-offices/henry/agricul ture-and-natural-resources/mas ter-gardener-extension=volun teer-program/master-gardener- college-scholarship.html to apply. This link is also available at the Extension office website, and applications can also be picked up at the Extension office. The Scholarship Commi- ttee Head is Donna Schoenrock. For more information, email dschoenrock@gmail.com The Henry County Times March 21, 2018 Page 6 Visit us online at www.henrycounty times.com Still, she said the most reward- ing aspect of playing lacrosse centers on the time it allows her to spend with her family. “My parents coach the Henry County’s U13 girls lacrosse team, and I am able to coach side-by-side with them to help grow lacrosse in Henry County,” said Bailey. “Also, traveling with my family for tournaments, lacrosse camps, or going to Wingate University to watch my sister’s lacrosse team play has really brought my family closer together. Bailey noted that she also enjoys passing her passion for lacrosse to other young athletes “For the love of the game, I train girls who want to learn the sport of lacrosse in Henry County,” she said. “I believe that lacrosse is growing rapidly, and the more people that know about it, the more people will want to play.” In addition to the All-American Nationals team, Bailey has been invited to play on the National Elite 80 committed division team, which will compete in Delaware on July 12. She has also verbally committed to play lacrosse at Winthrop University, an NCAA Division I school in Rock Hill, S.C. She said her experience on the UGHS team has played an inte- gral part in helping her to hone her lacrosse skills. “UGHS’s lacrosse program has helped me build my leadership skills off and on the field, which will definitely help me in the Nationals,” said Bailey. Lacrosse , from front Assembly to de-annex portions of the City of Stockbridge in order to create a new municipal- ity,” according to the city’s lat- est statement. “This unprecedented proposal of de-annexation by one group of individuals would have a neg- ative and long-term impact on the value and livability of resi- dents of the City of Stockbridge. The reputable University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government reported that the City of Stockbridge could very well lose between 4 and 7 mil- lion dollars in revenue under the proposed de-annexation. This potential financial impact will affect the stability of the City of Stockbridge.” A town hall meeting was scheduled for last Thursday as Stockbridge officials continued their efforts to combat the city- hood movement. Stockbridge , from front Peachtree Peddlers Flea Market & Peachtree Antiques SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES FOR OVER 20 YEARS! ALL AT DEEP DISCOUNTS! FINE JEWELRY FASHION ACCESSORIES BEAUTIFUL PUPPIES CELL PHONE REPAIR MATTRESSES VINTAGE CLOTHING APPLIANCES ANTIQUES CLOTHING COLLECTIBLES GIFT ITEMS SO MUCH MORE Shop Local, Shop Peachtree Peddlers! Peachtree Peddlers Flea Market & Peachtree Antiques 770-914-2269 155 Mill Road • McDonough Past Sam’s Club • Follow us on Facebook! Flea Market: Sat. 9-6 & Sun. 10-6 Antique Mall: Mon., Tue., Thur. & Fri. 11-6 EGGSTRA SPECIAL SAVINGS AT OUR EASTER SIDEWALK SALE! EASTER BUNNY PICTURES NOW THROUGH EASTER! •MARCH 24 & 25: 11AM TO 4PM •MARCH 31 & APRIL 1: 11AM TO 4PM F&F FLOOR COVERING Here To Serve & Grateful For Every Opportunity! •Hardwood - Install & Refinish •Luxury Vinyl Plank & Tile •Carpet •Laminate •Vinyl •Ceramic & Porceline Tile •Backsplashes •Showers 45 Griffin Street • McDonough 770-957-2165 www.fandffloorcovering.com “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart ... He shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:5, 6) Kimora attempts a goal over an opponent at a Union Grove lacrosse game. Special photo Master Gardeners seeking applicants for annual scholarship