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PAGE 12A 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, at the feffetson 3iiyA School CUccna January 14 - February 25 (9pen tDaily- utith tfvee ddmiaian 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 HOMETOWN^^ s^^TEAMS 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. o o