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THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS • THE COMMERCE NEWS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016
Blackwell sworn in
Bobby Blackwell (center) was sworn in Thursday by Probate Judge Betty Thomas to serve as the
Banks County assistant magistrate judge. Also shown is Magistrate Judge Ivan Mote.
Fourth graders with 'pink bunny'
Fourth graders from Banks County Elementary School are shown with Josh White, the school resource
officer. White dressed as a pink bunny for the day after the community met his challenge to raise $1,000
for the Shop With A Hero program. The program provided Christmas gifts for area children. Law enforce
ment officers went shopping with the children at a special event, which also included a breakfast.
Craft-time at library
The Banks County Public Library ended the first
season of 3-5 Crazy 8 Math club with a special
get-together. The event included reading, orna
ment making and bingo.
Erica's 5K for Education set
Doug and Cathy Ashley
will be sponsoring a 5k Run
in memory of their daughter,
Erica, on Sunday, January 22,
at Jefferson Middle School,
located at 100 Dragon Drive,
Jefferson.
A fun run will be held at
2 p.m. and the 5k will be at
2:30 p.m.
Proceeds will go towards
educational scholarships.
Erica Ashley Lemus was
an honor graduate of Jeffer
son High School and the Uni
versity of Georgia. She was
a teacher for Easter Seals
Program in Winder. She was
a wife and the mother of a
3-year-old daughter.
For more information,
contact Doug Ashley at 706-
362-5047 or by email dou-
gashley5862@gmail.com.
HOMETOWN
TEAMS
PEN1NG
CEREMONY
January 14,2017
10:00 am
The Arena at Jefferson High School
SPECIAL GUEST:
COACH BILL CURRY
JEFFERSON SPORTS HISTORY.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, C MORE!
Ceremony event admission is free,
but a ticket is required. Tickets will not
be available at the door on the day of
the ceremony. Get your free tickets at
the Crawford W. Long Museum
before they’re gone!
For more information call 706-367-5307
or follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/jeffersonhometownteams
Hometown Teams:
How Sports Shape America
a Smithsonian &rhi£it on display,
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January 14 - February 25
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This Smithsonian Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition features a variety
of interactive displays that highlight the history and culture of American sports,
and explores the connection we feel with our hometown teams. An extensive
collection of Jefferson sports memorabilia will also be showcased.
Smithsonian
Institution
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Georgia
Humanities!
Sharing stories that move us and make us
Hometown Teams Exhibit G Special Event Schedule
EXHIBIT HOURS
SPECIAL EVENTS
Mondaythru Friday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Jan 10
Sports Drawing Class
6:00p
Saturday
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Jan 14
Sports Alumni Luncheon
l:00p
Sunday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jan 20
Sports Movie Marathon *
7:00p
Jan 21
Sports Movie Marathon *
12:00p
Sat, January 14
11:00 am-10:00 pm
Jan 22
Sports Movie Marathon *
2:00p
Mon, January 16
Closed, MLK Holiday
Jan 29
3-on-3 Children’s Basketball
l:00p
Mon, February 20
Closed, President’s Day
Feb 4
Frosty Fun Run & 5K Race *
9:00a
Sat, February 25
11:00 am-5:00 pm
Feb 9
Sports Photography Class
7:00p
Feb 10
Bentley’s Senior Olympics
9a &2p
EXTENDED EXHIBIT HOURS: The exhibit will be open
Feb 18
Disc Golf Tournament
9:00a
until 10:00 pm where indicated. (*)
Feb 19
Disc Golf Tournament
10:00a
Hometown Teams in Jefferson is hosted in partnership by the Crawford W. Long Museum, Jefferson City School System, Jefferson Parks & Recreation Department,
and Main Street Jefferson; and is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors.
Pat e Joan Williamson ★ Beef O’Brady’s * Innova Disc Golf * Jackson EMC ★ Jefferson School Foundation * The City of Jefferson
Crow’s Lake ★ Jackson County Airport Authority ★ Jackson County Arts Council ★ The Sign Brothers
Diane G Steve Berryman ★ Al C Anita Westmoreland * Bentley Assisted Living ★ Clark Hill Farms * Crawford W. Long Pharmacy
Keith Porter Insulation G Fireplace ★ NEGA Physicians Group Orthopedic Surgery G Sports Medicine
Hometown Teams has been made possible in Jefferson, Georgia by the Georgia Humanities. Hometown Teams in Georgia is supported by The Coca-Cola Company
(Presenting Sponsor), Georgia Department of Economic Development, Mary Gambrell Rolinson (in honor of Luck Flanders Gambrell), Atlanta History Center, Robert W.
Woodruff Library of Atlanta University Center and the University of West Georgia. Hometown Teams is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the
Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.
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