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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 3A Annual Banks County Chamber of Commerce banquet: JACKSON SERVES AS MASTER OF CEREMONY Bill Jackson served as the Master of Ceremony at the annual Banks County Chamber of Commerce banquet on Tuesday night, Jan. 29. The event was held at the Grove Level fitness center. A large crowd attended this year's event. Photos by Sharon Hogan MCLENDON HONORED Chris Erwin (R), 2007 Banks County Chamber of Commerce Chairman, is shown presenting the president's choice award to James McLendon (L), pastor of Homer United Methodist Church. The award was presented at the chamber's annual banquet held on Tuesday night, Jan. 29. BANKS RECEIVES CHAMBER AWARD Jack Banks (R) received the Banks County Chamber of Commerce citizen of the year award on Tuesday night, Jan. 29, 2008 Banks County COC chairman, Helen Hewell (L) presented the award to Banks at the chamber's annual banquet. DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY Homer Mayor Doug Cheek (R) is shown with his wife Petina, dancing to the music provided at the annual Banks County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Tuesday night, Jan. 29. CHAMBER HONORS BENNETT Banks County Chamber of Commerce 2008 chairman Helen Hewell (R) is shown presenting the award for entrepreneur of the year to Jonathan Bennett, Pritchett Tire. The award was presented as a part of the annual chamber banquet held at the Grove Level fitness. PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT Scott Broome (L) and Kirt Thomas (R) provided the entertainment for the annual Banks County Chamber of Commerce banquet. The ban quet was held on Tuesday night, Jan. 29, at the Grove Level fitness cen ter. Broome and Thomas provided the group with a variety of songs and music. Let us know your story ideas Have an interesting story to share? Do you or someone you know have a unique hobby? If so, we would like to know and perhaps feature you in an upcoming edition. Contact Angie Gary, editor of The Banks County News, at706-367-2490 or e-mail story information to her at AngieEditor@aol.com. www.mainstreetnews. com Local news, sports and opinion WOODYARD Accounting 18 South Public Square Jefferson, GA 30549 - (706) 693-4280 - Timely And Affordable Tax Returns Individuals And Businesses 35 Years Of Experience WJJC Welcomes: The Dr. Laura Program Morals, ethics, and values... Dr. Laura Schlessinger helps millions steer a path through difficult life decisions by insisting that they do the right thing. In an “anything goes” World, Dr. Laura’s message of personal responsibility and accountability has become the rallying point for millions of listeners. WJJC Radio - 1270 AM www.WJJC.net 703-335-1270