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PAGE 8A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 16th annual art show ongoing The 16th annual Art Show and Sale is being held at the Banks County Public Library in Homer through May 18 during normal library hours. Many local and regional artists will have work on display and for sale to the public. This event has expanded with well over 50 local artists expected to participate. These contributing artists will have three to five of their original works on display. It also offers visitors a chance to see the talent available in this area. Awards will be presented to the first, second and third place work in each category, such as pottery, woodcarving, painting, sculpture etc. and there will be a Best of Show award, a People’s Choice award and a Children’s Choice award. The People’s Choice will be voted in by library patrons during the exhibit and the Children’s Choice will be voted on by the children who visit, including the classrooms who will visit as a field trip from the Banks County Primary School. This event culminates with a tea for the artists and guests on Sunday, May 18, from 2-4 p.m. The public is urged to come out to meet the artists, see their work and learn what inspires them. Information on future library events will also be available. For library hours, directions or more information, contact the library at 706-677-3164 or by email at skrumnow@prlib.org. Low-cost spay, neuter service May 15 The Athens Regional Spay Neuter Center — part of the Athens Area Humane Society — will offer a free local transport service with a low cost spay/neuter program this week in Commerce. The drop-off time is 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, at the Wal-Mart parking lot in Commerce. Pet owners will check-in, com plete medical forms and pay for services. Those who are late will be unable to participate in the trans port program. After check-in, animals will be loaded into a transport van and taken to the Athens Regional Spay/ Neuter Center. Medical staff and a full-time veterinarian are available at the center. After surgery, animals will be placed back into their kennels and provided a snack. Pets will be allowed to recover overnight at the center before making their way home the next day. The following morning, the trans port van will return to the pick up location. Pick-up times are spe cific and owners are asked to not be late. The costs are: Dog spay, $65; dog neuter, $55; cat spay, $45; cat neuter, $35; rabies vaccine, $7; and other vaccines, $10. To date, the center has been open for six months and performed more than 1,500 sterilization surgeries with no major complications. For more information or to make an appointment call 1-888-424-6155 or go to www.AthensSpayNeuter. org. Space is limited. Discounts are offered for licensed rescue groups. Job training for seniors offered Legacy Link offers free job train ing for Banks County residents age 55 and older. The senior community service employment program offers part time on-the-job training positions for qualified people. The qualifi cations include: age 55 and older, must be a resident of the state and must meet federal low-income guidelines. On-the-job training means that the participants will be assigned to train at a government or non-profit agen cy for 20 hours per week. The pay will be minimum wage for any time spent training, attending approved classes or program meetings or any other related training activities. Program participants perform a wide variety of duties, including clerical/office support, providing social services to other seniors and members of the community, help ing in the kitchen of senior nutrition sites and other tasks. The participants will also undergo assessment, testing and counseling while in the program. Participants will also be referred to jobs in the area as they become available. The program is funded by a grant from the United States Department of Labor through the National Council on the Aging Inc. For more information, call 770-538-2650. Happy 1 Warren Leftwich Love, Mama, Daddy and Kids Birthday FOR ONLY $5 PER MONTH, YOU CAN LIST YOUR GROUP'S MEETINGS! Let your members know when your group is meeting! Call (706) 367-5233 to advertise your meeting time, place and date in... • The Jackson Herald • The Commerce News • The Braselton News • The Banks County News • The Madison County Journal Tpfi VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS Post 4872, Hurricane Shoals Convention Ctr. Each 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. Mike Buffington, Commander Phone 706-335-6532 263 JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th Monday Jefferson City Clubhouse 6:30 p.m. • (706) 367-1400 Mark Bradley, President 260 UNITY LODGE 7%% F&A.M. No. 36, Jefferson, GA 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Dwight Wier • 706-367-5882 Borders St. behind Tabo's 260 JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB Meets Tuesdays Jefferson City Clubhouse 12:30 p.m. • (706) 654-2237 Clay Eubanks, President 260 A COMMERCE W AMERICAN LEGION Commerce Rec. Dept. Post 93 Carson Street - 1st Mon. night Each Month, 7:30 p.m. 335-6400 Citizens Organized for Pipeline Safety investigating the health risks to citizens from underground pipelines and booster stations in Madison Co. Meetings 6:30 p.m. at the Colbert Grove Baptist Church the 2nd Thurs. of each month. 706-783-4702. Pd.04/09 JEFFERSON C* AMERICAN LEGION Albert Gordon Post 56 Each 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Harvie Lance, Commander Phone (706) 654-1274 310 White Plains Baptist Church Pd .° 2/09 Faith Bible Class meets every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. It is a place where strangers become friends and friends become family. 706-367-5650 White Plains Baptist Church 3650 Hwy. 124 West, Jefferson, GA 30549 The Jackson Co. Republican Party Would like you to meet us for breakfast the second Sat. of each month, 8:00 at The Jefferson House. For more information, call 706-652-2967 or email fishyglass@yahoo.com Pd.05/08 rfifc BANKS COUNTY AMERICAN LEGION Post 215 Meets each 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. In Homer, GA at the American Legion Building on Historic Highway 441 Pd.06/08 MR. GOSS, MiSS MARTiN Martin, Goss to wed May 17 Timothy and Cathy Martin, Homer, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn Martin, to Kevin William Goss, son of Kenneth and Beth Goss, Demorest. The bride-elect is the grand daughter of David and Gladys Ayers, Homer, and Leatrice Martin, Harrogate, Tenn. Miss Martin is a 2004 graduate of Banks County High School and is self-employed. The future groom is the grandson of Frances Green and LaDelle Goss, both of Demorest. Mr. Goss is a 2003 graduate of Habersham Central High School. He is employed by Hibbett Sports. The wedding is planned for 6 p.m. May 17, 2008, at Habersham Baptist Church. All family and friends are invited to attend. Send us your vacation news The Banks County News occasion ally features travel news. Countians are encouraged to write a first-per son account of their travels and sub mit it, along with photographs from the trip, to The Banks County News for publication. Articles and photographs may be dropped off at The News office in Homer or mailed to: Angela Gary, The Banks County News, P.O. Box 920, Homer, Ga., 30547. MR. AND MRS. ROGERS Minish, Rogers marry Feb. 23 Abby Victoria Minish and Jeffery Reed Rogers were united in mar riage Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of Commerce. The bride is the daughter of Terry and Janice Minish, Commerce. The groom is the son of Mary Lou Dill, Alto, and David Rogers, Commerce. Dr. Carlton Allen and Rev. Christopher Balthazor officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Kelli Hill served as maid of honor. Other bridal attendants included Angie Balthazor, Carmen Echols and Cindel Eavenson. Macy Seagraves was the junior bridesmaid and Kristin Lord served as flower girl. Tobie Jones served as best man. Other groomsmen included Dave Rogers, Andrew Minish and Ric Mitez. Wesley Counts was the junior groomsman, and Brian East was ring-bearer. Travis Hewell and Chris Nation served as acolytes. Vocalist Shannon Palmer provided music for the occasion, accompa nied by pianist Johnnie Blair. Ashley Lord and Laura East kept the bride’s book. A reception was held following the wedding in the Family Fellowship Center of the church. After a honeymoon in the Bahamas, the couple lives in Commerce. The Banks County News — your weekly source for social news Enviro-Grind Mulching Service Have Underbrush & Hedge Taken Over? ENVIRO-GRIND Can Make Your Property Have A More Park-Like Appearance. 706-680-0346 www.enviro-grind.com • Mitchell Owensby City of Maysville Bid Proposal Requests The City of Maysville, GA is requesting bid proposals from qualified contractors for the repairing of two buildings due to storm damage. Proposals must be sealed and clearly marked “Proposals for Building Repairs.” Bid packages can be picked up at City Hall, 226 South Main Street, Maysville, GA. The City of Maysville reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. FREE PLANS FREE CUSTOMIZATION GREAT PRICES Athens Building Center 1850 Epps Bridge Parkway, Suite 109. 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