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PAGE 8B THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 BOMS GEOGRAPHY BEE Several Banks County Middle School students recently participated in the National Geographic Bee, a nationwide contest for schools in the United States. The contest is conducted in grades four through eight. There are three levels of competition: school, state and national. To advance from the school to the state level, the winning student must take a written qualifying test. If the student is one of a hundred highest scoring student he will compete at the state. The first place winner at the state goes to the nationals. Charlie Kiefer is Banks County Middle School's winner and he has taken the written test. We will know the results in March. BCMS students who par ticipated include, front row, from left, Taylor Turner, Matthew Gan, Charlie Kiefer, Destin Patrick and Tyler Moon; back row, from left, Edgardo Reyes, Justin Bowen, Joshua Brock, Lee Holbrook, Justin McCallister, Lindsay Swann, Rhina Ramos and advisor John Bertrang. BCMS WINNERS Banks County Middle School winners in the Geography Bee contest included Charlie Kiefer (first place), Tyler Moon (second place) and Rhina Ramos (second place). They are shown with advisor John Bertrang and BCMS principal Matthew Cooper. BEE DEMONSTRATION Gina and Michael Gailey recently visited Mr. McInvale's fifth grade class at Banks County Elementary School and presented an un”BEE”lievable demonstration. Like queen bees, workers, and drones, Banks County Elementary School boys and girls each play a unique role in the suc cess of their "hive.” Pictured are bottom: Savanna King, Colton Williams, Bree Harris. Top: Jared Slaton, Michael Gailey, Emily Gailey, Leia Ryee and Brittany Langston. Worley named to dean's list at Piedmont Brandon Worley, Homer, has been named to the dean’s list at Piedmont College. He completed the recent fall semester with a grade-point average between 3.5 and 3.99 out of a possible 4.0. Piedmont College is an inde pendent liberal arts college of about 2,000 students with cam puses located in Demorest and Athens. RECYCLE! § NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS § I - | t Hours: Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. y Leslie M- pitts, DMD Pediatric 'Dentistry 706-335-7793 215 Mercer Place, P. O. Box 1241 Commerce, GA 30529 Website: drlpitts.com Gmail: drlpitts@drlpitts.com CALENDAR ARTISTS Banks County Elementary School and Waste Management recently sponsored an art contest emphasizing the motto "thinking green!” The winning artwork is featured in the Banks County Elementary/Waste Management 2008 Calendar. All winners received a gift card to Wal-Mart. Third grade winners included Ciara Turner, first place (January picture); Dillon Nike, second place (April picture); and Priyanka Ranchod, third place (July picture). Fourth grade winners are Liam Mahan, first place (February picture); Stephanie DesJardin, second place (May picture); and Hannah Poole, third place (August picture). Fifth grade winners are Noah Wagner, first place (March picture); Jennifer Parrott, second place (June picture); and Demi Ayers, third place (September picture). Other pictures published in the calendar include honorable mention artwork of Mayben Alexander, third grade (October picture); Braxton Ledford, fourth grade (November pic ture); and Sara Edenfield, fifth grade (December picture). Calendars can be purchased for $2 at the Banks County Elementary School. Pictured are Noah Wagner, Priyanka Ranchod, Ciara Turner, Mrs. Katie Harrison, Hannah Poole, and Stephanie DesJardin, who were recognized at the January Board of Education meeting. Schools may submit news, photos by email Educators may email announce ments and photos for school-related activities to school@mainstreet- news.com. Each photo should be clear and in focus, and include a description of the events happening in the photo. Photos of poor quality may not be published. Educators are asked to submit no more than two quality photos for each event. The first and last names of those shown in the photo, including adults, must be submitted. Please ensure that all names are spelled correctly. Educators may also submit announcements, such as special events and learning activities. Honor rolls and perfect atten dance lists may also be submitted according to the format preferred by MainStreet Newspapers. School news will be published according to available space. RENTAL VEHICLES Wayne Neal now rents vehicles for that special occasion or whatever the event, car in shop, going on vacation, we can help. r K. Come See Us At Hwy. 441 in Commerce Or Call 706-335-3196 Ask For Ashley A Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday