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PAGE 6 B THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008 Social News birth annoucement Lucas Chey Thomas Rodney Chey Thomas and Justina Dee Thomas, Jefferson, announce the birth of a son, Lucas Chey Thomas, on March 17, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville. He joins siblings Corbin Howington, 10; Sierra Arnold, 7; Cole and Dylan Thomas, 4; and Lee Howington, 2. The grandparents are Lisa Watson, Maysville; Bobby Hagan Jr., Arcade; and Rod and Marian Thomas, Watkinsville. Great-grandparents are Tom and Cleta Noller, Maysville; Bob Sr. and Charolette Hagan, Danielsville; Billy Thomas, High Shoals; and Harry and Betty Elliott, Comer. LUCAS CHEY THOMAS RE/MAX agents win award Alexis Ledford, Shirley McClure and Brenda White with RE/MAX Select Commerce have each been pre sented with the RE/MAX Executive Club Award that honors successful real estate agents nationwide within the RE/MAX network. The Award is given to agents this year who have commissions earned between $50,000 and $99,900. These agents have been working with buyers, sellers, builders and investors for many years and have extensive experience in the real estate industry. “Alexis, Shirley and Brenda have been integral members of our team and are more than deserving of this very prestigious award,” said Sherrard White, Co-owner of RE/MAX Select Commerce. “Winning this award is a tremendous accomplishment, especially in today’s market. Alexis, Shirley and Brenda continue to raise the bar in real estate, making us and this community proud.” In addition, the agents work to actively support many community activities in Banks, Jackson and Franklin counties. T-shirtdesigncontestannounced The Maysville Public Library is seeking artwork from local artists ages 5 to 16 for a library T-shirt design contest. The contest ends May 8. The win ner will be chosen by Friends of the Library and will receive a free T-shirt and a gift card. Submit designs to Stacy or Betty at the library. No profanity or advertising drugs, alcohol or tobacco will be accepted in designs. Submissions should include the artist’s name, telephone number or address and a parent’s name on the back. Mr. Gordon, Miss Morris to marry May 3 Melvin Morris, Lula, announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of his daughter Jessie Rose Morris, to William Micheal Gordon, son of Mike and Peggy Gordon, Commerce. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Cynthia Louise Morris. She is the granddaughter of Martha Morris, Alto, and the late Rev. WS Morris, and Louise and Ed Hardin, Alpharetta, and the late Gene Williams. Miss Morris is a former Banks County High School student. She is an employee at Picture People, Buford, as a photographer. The future groom is the grandson of Betty Gene Gordon, Commerce, and the late William Gordon, and the late Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Meeks. Mr. Gordon is also a former stu dent of Banks Co High School. He is a student at the University of Georgia in Athens as a psychology major. They will be united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the Community House, Cornelia. A reception will follow at the Community House. All friends and family are invited. Mr Jasper, Miss Jordan plan April 19 wedding Thomas and Marylyn Jordan of Canon announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Alica Leanne Jordan, to Jon Thomas Jasper, son of Wayne and Mary Rennels of Commerce and Thomas and Mary Jasper of Paisley, Fla. The wedding will be Saturday, April 19, at 3 p.m. in the amphi theater at Hurricane Shoals Park, Maysville. A reception will follow at Pavilion 4. In the event of rain, the wedding will be held in the historic Miles Wilson Matthews Chapel, located in the Heritage Village at the park. The bride is the granddaughter of Charlie and Blanche Jordan, Royston; the late Edwin and Margaret Tolbert, formerly of Lavonia; the late Jethro Burrell, formerly of Mt. Airy; and Jerry and Grace Ledford, Clarkesville. She is the great-grand daughter of Max and Dorothy King, Alto. Miss Jordan is a 2008 graduate of Hart County High School. Mr. Jasper is the grandson of Jon and Sally Aiuto, Port Sanilac, Mich.; Billy Joe and Phyllis Jasper, Lewistown, Penn.; the late John Baker and George and Lydia Stake, Port Royal, Penn. He is a 2004 graduate of Franklin County High School and a former United States Marine. He is employed by Mayfield Dairy, Braselton. 'The Lion King' coming up this weekend Disney Theatrical Productions and Fidelity Investments Broadway Across America has announced that Disney’s “The Lion King” will be presented at the Atlanta Civic Center April 3 through May 4. Ticket prices range from $22.50 to $132.50 for VIP seating, which includes the best seats in the house, “The Lion King” souvenir program and “The Lion King” merchandise item. Tickets are available through authorized ticket sellers at the Atlanta Civic Center Box Office, through Ticketmaster outlets, online at www. ticketmaster.com or by phone at 404-817-8700. Orders for groups of 15 or more may be placed by calling 404-881-2000. Now in its eleventh sold-out year on Broadway,” The Lion King, is the winner of six Tony Awards, includ ing Best Musical, eight Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards, the New York Drama Critics Friends of Gillsville Golf Tournament coming up Friends of Gillsville, a local non profit (501c3) community organiza tion founded in 2004, has announced plans for the third annual Friends of Gillsville Golf Tournament to be held at Hammer’s Glen Golf Club in Homer on Saturday, April 26, at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start. Player fees are $100 per person which covers green fees, 1/2 cart, practice range, awards and box lunch. Prizes will be awarded for lowest team score (1st and 2nd place), longest drive and closest to pin, plus door prizes. Funds raised will support the col lege scholarship program for stu dents at Banks County High School and East Hall High School. Mail entry fees to Friends of Gillsville, Box 231, Gillsville, GA 30543 no later than Wednesday, April 23. For more information, call 770-869-3679. award for Best Musical, the Evening Standard Award for the Theatrical Event of the Year, two Olivier Awards, a Theatre World Award, the Astaire Award for Outstanding Choreography, two Drama League Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Director Julie Taymor became the first woman in Broadway his tory to win the Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical. Taymor, along with Michael Curry, created hundreds of masks and puppets for “The Lion King.” Choreography is by Garth Fagan, scenic design is by Richard Hudson, costume design is by Julie Taymor and lighting design is by Donald Holder. The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated film and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the screenplay for “The Lion King.” The score features Elton John and Tim Rice’s music from the animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice, additional musi cal material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans Zimmer. The Atlanta engagement of “The Lion King” is presented by arrangement with Broadway Across America- Atlanta. A leader in subscription series pro grams and group ticketing, Broadway Across America is dedicated to cre ating memorable and accessible experiences for all guests. As a pro ducer, current and recent Broadway productions include: “Hairspray,” “Chicago,” “Monty Python’s Spamalot” and “The Producers.” It also manages, operates or con sults in the operation of 13 theatres across North America. 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