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will not find an olive oil likethis. Why? Because almostall olive oils available aremixtures of some kind. It isallowable by law to print ona label “Extra Virgin OliveOil”, but not “100% ExtraVirgin Olive Oil,” becausethat would be a lie.Olive oil should be storedin a cool, dark place for up to6 months or refrigerated up toa year. Chilled olive oil willbecome cloudy, but becomeliquid again when brought toroom temperature and thetaste will not suffer.Recently we had a blindolive oil tasting at CindyLutini’s. We even located anUnfiltered, First Cold PressedExtra-Virgin Olive Oil! Wecleansed the palate withsimple crusty plain whitebread and sampled a 2008Bastianich Vespa Bianco, anda NV Flor Prosecco, both recommendedby one of ourwine distributing experts.I’m hoping one of myholiday gifts this year includesan Organic, Unfiltered(and dated), First ColdPressed, 100% Extra-VirginOlive Oil - maybe processedusing olives that have beenhand-picked and signed inGreece! That should breakthe bank. πWE ARENOW ON THEINTERNET ATWWW.MATURELI-VINGSEGA.COMTell your friendsand family!upcoming community eventsBaxley andAppling CountyMARCH4 - 6 Appling CommunityTheatre Production of"Harvey" by Mary Chase367-77315 - Miss Tree Fest Pageant,Sponsored by Chamber367-773111 - 13 Peaches to theBeaches Yard Sale,Organized by Tourism 367-7731APRIL4 Tree Fest Pet ParadeShow 6pm, 367-77315 Baxley Idol Contest (Age5-14) 6:30p-9pm, 367-77316 Tree-tography Contest367-77317 Baxley Tree Fest CakeBake Competition 2pm,367-81307 Baxley Idol Contest (Age15+) 6:30p-9pm, 367-77318 Baxley Tree Fest StreetDance featuring "TheSwingin' Medallions"9 Baxley Tree Festdowntown with Arts &Crafts, Rides, Car Show,etc.22 Good Friday24 Easter25 - 29 Appling CountySchool System SpringBreakJUNE4 Altamaha River Rat RunCanoe Excursion, EntryFee $15 or less, 367-7731For additionalinformation pleasecontact Karen Tharpe,Executive Director forthe Baxley-ApplingCounty Board of Tourismat 912-367-7731 orktharpe@bellsouth.net.Alma and BaconCountyDay of the Child -Fourth Saturday in AprilBlueberry Cooking Contest-Fourth Saturday in MayGeorgia Blueberry Festival-First Weekend in JuneFor more informationplease call the Alma,Bacon County DevelopmentAuthority/Chamberof Commerce at 912-632-5859.Hazlehurst andJeff Davis CountyJan. 29, 2011 - Towns BluffHeritage Center has a“Outdoor Ornaments forthe Birds”, which is a kidsactivity. It’s scheduled for10:30 am. Call 379-9303for more information.Feb. 12, 2011 - “Mystery atThe Big House”, a playsponsored by the JeffDavis Arts & EntertainmentCouncil. There will be twoperformances, one atNoon and the other at 6 pmat The Big House. Ticketsare $20 and are availableat the Chamber of Commerce.Feb. 22, 2011 - Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Chamber ofCommerce 46th AnnualDinner held at the FirstBaptist Church. Ticketsavailable at the Chamberfor $20.March 5, 2011 - The OfficialGeorgia Great SteakCook-Off at the Jeff DavisCounty Fairgrounds.Competition begins at10:30. Steak dinner at 6pm, tickets are $20. Ticketsavailable at the Chamber.March 11 & 12, 2011 -Peaches to the BeachesAnnual Yard SaleApril 7, 2011 - Friends ofthe Library hosts author,Jane Walker, at the JD Libraryat 7 pm. Book signingof her third book, “In theLion’s Paw”, which is a historicallycorrect novel aboutthe Trail of Tears movement.April - Date TBA - “SpringArts” at Towns Bluff HeritageCenterMay 6, 2011 - Farm CityDay from 8:30 am - 1 pm@ Herman and CorrineSellers Farm located at190 Yawn Rd., Hazlehurst.May 30, 2011 - “Music inthe Park” - Red, White &“Blue”grass at Towns Blufflocated on the Altamaha.For more informationHazlehurst, Jeff DavisCounty Chamber ofCommerce at 912-375-please contact the4543.58Mature Living Winter Edition