The Banks County news. (Homer, Banks County, Ga.) 1968-current, May 28, 2008, Image 16

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PAGE 6 B THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008 School News DIGGER DOG VISITS Digger Dog from Utilities Protection Center visited the third graders at Banks County Elementary School. The students were taught about electrical safety and how to call 811 before you dig. Shown with Digger Dog from left to right are Issac Chapman, Trinisha Mitchell, Austin Samples and Allie Vue. DUCKETT WINS Ben Duckett (right) and his goat, Max, won the Walton County 4-H meat goat show on May 17. Ben is shown with Max (the goat) and Judge David Gibson from Pottsboro, Texas. RECOGNIZED AT MES These kindergarten students from Maysville Elementary School who have learned 220 sight words are: (L to R) Avery McClure, Brice Vandiver, Mari-Lynn Graham, Clay Marlow and Austin Marvin. MES KINDERGARTENERS RECOGNIZED These kindergarten students from Maysville Elementary School have learned 220 sight words: (back row, L to R) Deep Patel, Josh Gray, Tristan Ragsdale; and (front row, L to R) Taylor Cantrell, Ashtyn Vickers and Sage Carruthers. Laura Vail named to college dean's list Laura Vail, Maysville, has been named to the dean’s To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a list at Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, for the quality point average of 3.60 or higher during a given spring semester of the 2007-2008 academic year. semester and be enrolled full-time. MES third grader writes about public library Maysville Elementary School third grader, Jonathon Ivester, wrote about the Maysville Public Library dur ing a recent assignment on “My Favorite Place To Go.” His essay is as follows: “My favorite place to go is the Maysville Public Library. If I was blind, I would know it’s the library because it would smell like flowers, people, and books. In the library, you can see books and shelves all over. Don’t forget the computers! You can hear trucks bring ing in new books into the library. You can also hear books being put on shelves. The library is my life. I hope you love the library like me. Jonathon is a student in CaDee Lee’s class. To LBERTiui'i Bradford ATTORNEYS AT LAW STOP Foreclosures STOP Repossessions STOP Garnishments STOP Tax Levies STOP Creditor Harassment Chapter 13 Repayment (Pay only Filing Fees to Start) Chapter 7 Get a Fresh Start Free Initial Consultation Athens • 706-549-8545 • 320 E. Clayton Street, Suite 514 • Athens, GA 30601 Jefferson • 706-367-5290 • 62 Washington Street • Jefferson, Georgia 30549 Service Loan &. Tax Here to meet all your loan and tax needs. Most cases you can pick up your cash in one hour or less. Call or come by today! We also have phone services, no deposit required. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 6:00p.m. Eve Odom & Sandy Anderson 49 Washington St. • Jefferson, GA 706-367-9700 Jeff Suggs & Connie Wood 1730 N. Broad St. • Commerce, GA 706-423-9660 All applications subject to our liberal credit policies.