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PAGE 6 B THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 Trip To State: BCHS Baseball STEPPING IN Tyler McEntire did a solid job of relief pitching in the first game of Friday's state playoff doubleheader. ON THE HOP Banks County's Bill Redmon makes a play at shortstop during the state playoff series Friday. BCHS returns all but two seniors for next season. Photos by Lyn Sengupta REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Real Property Revaluation Consultation Services Bid No. 208-530 The Banks County Board of Tax Assessors is seeking to contract with a Real Estate Appraisal firm who specializes in the mass appraisal of real property to assist through consultation and advisement in the revaluation of all real property in Banks County for tax year 2009. The contractor would provide at least one qualified property appraiser to consult and advise in the mass appraisal of all real property in Banks County. Tasks will include consulting and advising the county throughout the revaluation process and aiding in producing a Sales Ratio Study, County-wide, with a coefficient of dispersion less than 15% on all property and an overall ratio of 95% to 100% of market value for 2007 2008 property sales in Banks County. To qualify for consideration, a firm must demonstrate experience with similar projects, availability of qualified personnel, and the ability to complete the work within a stated time period. To obtain a RFP Packet, contact Kevin Whitman, Chief Appraiser, at 706-677-6223 ext. 123, or via email at kwhitman@co.banks.ga.us. For consideration, proposals must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 30, 2008 by the office of the Banks County Board of Tax Assessors, 144 Yonah-Homer Road, Suite 6, Homer, GA 30547. After the time and in a room and place as noted above, the proposals will be publicly opened and read. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following information: Your Company Name, Address & Phone Number, Bid No. 208-530, Real Property Revaluation Consultation Services. Banks County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive irregularities, informalities, and award a contract in the best interest of Banks County. Any proposal received after 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2008 will be rejected. TOUGH DAY IN ATLANTA The Banks County High School baseball ran into a buzzsaw in the opening round of the Class AA state playoffs falling to defending state champion Holy Innocents. REACHING HONE Banks County High School's Alex Gailey is unable to tag a Holy Innocents' runner in time to prevent him- from scoring in the second game Friday. TV Shows Filming at the Event • Dream Car Garage • V8TV • Horsepower TV • Hot Rod TV • Muscle Car TV The Ultimate Automotive Event For the Whole Family. Car Show Kids Play Area Giveaways Wet/Dry Autocross Auto Celebrities Prize Drawings Drag Racing 0-60-0 Competition Burnouts Manufacturers Midway 0h r it is incredible ... The opportunity of a lifetime. These guys drive incredible. What a rush! San joy Segupta Year One Experience 2007 * Paced Laps On The Road Atlanta Track * Hot Laps in YearOne Track Cars * Special Skip Barber Racing School Program Tickets: Si0.00 per day for spectators Children 12 and under free with the purchase of an adult ticket. For More Information 706-658-2140 Ext.300 yearone.com Tickets are available at Road Atlanta or Atlanta Drag way the day of the event.