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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 9A Social News Mr. Garrison, Miss Hughes Hughes, Garrison to wed May 24 Jackie and Jane Hughes, Mt. Airy, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Dione Michelle Hughes, Homer, to Kevin Lee Garrison, Homer, son of Pete and Lynda Garrison, Homer. The bride-elect is a graduate of Habersham Central High School and Truett McConnell College. She is employed by Banks County Pre-K as a resource coordinator. The future groom is a graduate of Banks County High School and North Georgia Technical College. He is employed by Roper Pump and is pursuing a degree in business management from the University of Phoenix. The wedding is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008, at The Community House, Cornelia. The couple will honeymoon in Hawaii. Benefit fund established for Annie Thomas at Freedom Bank A benefit account has been set up for Annie Thomas, who worked at the Banks County Adult Learning Center before being seriously injured in a car accident two months ago. Thomas was injured in a car acci dent on the evening of March 11 as she was headed to her home on Hwy. 441 N. After the accident, she was air-lifted to Grady Hospital in Atlanta and remained in the ICU for several days with a leaking aorta, crushed ankle, broken pelvis, broken collarbone and bruised ribs. After two surgeries and several weeks in the hospital, Annie is now in a hospital bed at her home wait ing for her bones to mend enough for her to begin to bear weight on them. Even though Annie has suf fered incredibly since the accident, her spirit and faith remain strong, friends report. She looks forward to getting back on her feet and back to the work she loves at the Banks County ALC. Sharon Clark, lead instructor said, “Annie Thomas is surely the most dedicated advocate of adult learning to be found in Banks County. “I will never forget the first time I met Annie after driving through what seemed like most of Banks County, looking for the temporary location of the Banks ALC. She must have seen me coming because she stood outside the door, smiling broadly as I got out of my car and introduced myself. “Before, I could get my name out, Annie said, “I know who you are because I’ve been praying that the Lord will send the right person for this center, and I believe that He has.” Frankly, I wasn’t so sure at that moment, but her greeting certainly made me want to stick around long enough to find out more about this lady and the work she was doing at the Adult Learning Center.” Brenda Thomas, executive director of Adult Literacy for Lanier Technical College, said that Annie kept the center open between instructors. “Annie knew that closing the doors while the college searched for a new instructor would discourage the students, and once they got out of the habit of coming to the center, it would be difficult to get them back.” Clark said, “The longer I worked with Annie, the more clear it became that Annie was not work ing for a paycheck; she was working because she appreciates the value of education and enjoys nothing more than doing a little victory dance with students after hearing they’ve just passed the GED test. Now, we in the Banks County/Homer community, have the opportunity to give back to this wonderful lady.” A benefit fund has been established for Annie Thomas at Freedom Bank. People may drop off their contribu tions at any area branch of Freedom Bank or they may mail contributions to: Freedom Bank, Annie Thomas Benefit Account, P.O. Box 788, Commerce, Ga., 30529. Mr. McEntire, Miss Harris Harris, McEntire to wed May 17 Don and Tammy Harris, Gillsville, announce the engagement and forth coming marriage of their daughter, Brittany Nicole Harris, to Kolby Kenneth McEntire, son of the Rev. Kenneth and Kay McEntire, Demorest. The bride-elect is the granddaugh ter of Douglas and Betty Davidson, Homer, and John Henry Harris, Gillsville, and the late Carolyn Harris. Miss Harris is a 2006 graduate of Banks County High School. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education at Piedmont College. The future groom is the grandson of Randall and Sue Landers and Charles and Barbara McEntire, all of Clarkesville. He is the great-grand son of Helen Hawkins, Gainesville. Mr. McEntire is a 2004 graduate of Habersham Central High School and a 2007 graduate of Piedmont College with a bachelor’s degree in business management. He is pur suing a master’s degree in mana gerial leadership. He is employed at Community Bank and Trust, Cornelia. The wedding will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Line Baptist Church, Alto. Following the ceremony, a reception will be held in the church fellowship hall. All family and friends are invited to attend. SCOUTS VISIT STATE CAPITOL The Cub Scouts of Pack 227, Lula, toured the Georgia Capitol building during spring break. The Cub Scouts applied what they learned to many of their badge requirements. Shown are (top row): Logan Johnson, Noah Dyer, Carter Wilson and Nolan Johnson; and (bottom row) Will Henderson, Joshua Autry, Gavin Glider, Corey Turner and Devin Mullinax. Mr. Garrish, Miss Harper Harper, Garnish to wed May 17 Jeff and Suellynn Jones, Pendergrass, and Scott and Susan Harper, Maysville, announce the engagement and forthcoming mar riage of their daughter, Terrellynn Cee Harper, Athens, to Christopher Edward Garrish, Alto, son of Edward and Judy Garrish, Alto. The bride-elect is the granddaugh ter of Byron and Judy Medders and the late Llewellynn Hutto Medders, Edward Powell and the late Harold Harper and Lena Harper Powell, all of Maysville. Miss Harper is a 2005 graduate of Jackson County Comprehensive High School and a junior at the University of Georgia, studying political science and sociology. The future groom is the grand- son of the late Ruth Moss Poole and Tom W. Poole Sr. and Tommy Garrish and the late Dovie Elsie Crocker Garrish, all of Alto. Mr. Garrish is a 1999 gradu ate of Banks County High School and a 2003 graduate of Southern Polytechnic State University with a bachelor of science degree in elec trical engineering technology. He is employed by Jackson Electric Membership Company, Jefferson, as a planning and distribution engi neer. The wedding is planned for 3:30 p.m. May 17, 2008, at Solid Rock Baptist Church, Maysville. The couple got engaged on the evening of December 15, 2007, at Minnehaha Falls in Rabun. NEW LOCATION The Piedmont Rape Crisis Center is now located on East Broad Street in Winder. Among those shown is Susan Cash, program coordinator (holding scissors). The telephone number for the center is 770-586-5423. Vendors wanted for BCPS spring fling Banks County Primary School is inviting vendors to set up a booth at the Spring Fling on May 15 from 5-8 p.m. The cost is $20 plus one donated item for the auction basket. For more information, contact Stephanie Davis, 706-318-2620. Don't forget to buckle up! 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