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PAGE12A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008 School News ALL AMERICAN CHRISTMAS An "All-American Christmas” program was presented at Banks County Elementary School by the fifth grade chorus and fourth grade classes. A large number of family and friends attended the musical presentation. Music specialist for the fifth grade chorus and fourth grade classes is Theresa Barefoot. Actors were directed by Linda West. ORGANIZES TOY DRIVE Two Banks County Elementary School fifth graders, Cheyenne Campbell and Keyla Baugh, organized a toy drive for the patients at St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. The students at BCES donated enough toys and games to fill five large boxes. BOE meeting schedule given The Banks County Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. on the following dates in the Banks County Board of Education conference room: Jan. 22, Feb. 19, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. WATER WARRIORS AT BCES The Banks County Elementary School water conservation group, Water Warriors, met with Steve Reece, who is the Banks County water, waste water director. He shared with this group of stu dents how his department works and offered various conservation techniques which have been implemented in the county. Essay contest announced by Congressman Broun Congressman Paul Broun has announced that he is holding an essay contest for 10 th District high school students. The “Pledge” to the Georgia Flag states, “I pledge alle giance to the Georgia Flag and to the principles for which it stands: wisdom, justice, and moderation.” These three virtues are listed across the banner that wraps around the arch on the Georgia Seal. This essay contest allows any 10 th Congressional District High School Student to write an essay of up to 250 words on one of those virtues and why the virtue is important to them as a young person and to Georgia as a state. The contest rules are as follows: •Submit all essays by e-mail to: essay@paulbroun. com. •Essays must be typed, preferably in MS Word, double spaced, and no more then 250 words. •Include contact information and write one paragraph at the end of the essay about your favorite high school teacher or administrator and how they have influenced your life. •Students writing winning essays will receive a flag, a copy of the Constitution, and a signed photo with the Congressman and their favorite teacher or administrator. The deadline is Feb. 26 • Family Law • Divorce • Child support • Alimony • Child Custody • Acts of Family Violence • Criminal Defense • General Civil Litigation • Wills I want to protect your family Free Consultation Ulice (Trey) Sauls III 2180 Satellite Blvd Suite 400 Duluth, GA 30097 peachmac mats * ipods ■ software ■ service Office (770)239-1850 Cell (678)314-9585 1&50 epps Bridge facrow fr?m lowa's} ^03-206-9990 ■ pwctvniK CCim L. A HOLIDAY PROGRAM AT BCES The Banks County Elementary School fifth grade chorus and fourth grade classes take their bows after performing "An All-American Christmas.” The program included visits by the three kings, elves, reindeer and Santa. Actors were directed by Linda West and the fifth grade chorus and fourth grade classes were directed by Theresa Barefoot. Georgia Fund Scholarship assists GED students The new Georgia Fund Scholarship pays the $95 test ing fee for all adult learners who live in designated rural counties across Georgia, including Banks County. To qualify for this scholarship, participants must: •reside in Banks County. •be enrolled in GED classes at the Banks County Adult Learning Center. •meet the minimum attendance requirement (12 hours). •achieve the status of “Test Readiness” (Level 6) on a skills test and GED practice test. For more information, call the Banks County Adult Learning Center, 706-677-4302, or drop by during regu lar, business hours (Mondays through Wednesdays, 8:30 - 5:30, and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) The Georgia Fund Scholarship will be offered to qualifying students one time only. Students must pay for second attempts at passing the GED. 1 i.tl.LL'L'pldi': ■Shd b2 SINCE 1964 Where Lower Overhead = GA's Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Queen Sets Starting at $ 199°° Queen Set $599°° King Set Plush, Firm Or Pillowtop $497°° Queen Set *697°° King Set SPECIAL BUY SPECIAL BUY Posturepedic Ultra Plush, Firm or Pillowtop with NASA MemoryFoam $597°° Queen Set Posturepedic Eurotop A TOP OF THE LINE with NASA Visco MemoryFoam & Latex (Firm or Ultra Plush) $99700 Queen Set $797°° King Set $^97°° King Set Laraest Selection - Over 70 Styles \ Georgia’s Lowest Prices! / fgnfarfaire ** * 11 1 ihf nb r,imp.i in »c th r Guaranteed!!! www. bestbeds. com Stearns & Foster T