The Banks County news. (Homer, Banks County, Ga.) 1968-current, May 28, 2008, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE 2A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008 42ND ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE HELD The 42nd annual Memorial Day program was held Monday at Veterans Park in Homer. In the summer of 1968, the park was dedicated as Banks County Veterans Memorial Park to honor all Banks County Veterans, especially the 28 men whose names are inscribed on the plaque. The park was made possible by donations from the citizens of Banks County and the board of com missioners - who were the late Lester Kennedy, the late George Crane, and the late Henry James. Since that time, a Memorial Day service has been held. Celebrating Memorial Day in Homer MCDONALD SPEAKS Lauren McDonald (center), for merly of Commerce, was the guest speaker at the Memorial Day program Monday in Homer. He is shown with Sharon Pruitt (left), president of the American Legion Post 215 Auxiliary and J.D. Morris (right), commander of American Legion Post 215. Photos by Anelia Chambers CROWD GATHERS IN MAYSVILLE Some of the people attending the Memorial Day service in Maysville are shown. The service was held Monday in the downtown area. Mayor Jerry Baker and police chief Clarence Sullins (shown at center) were both speakers at the event. Memorial Day event in Maysville KOREAN WAR VETERAN W.C. Baker, a veteran of the Korean War, is shown at the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday morning in Maysville. FUN AT THE FORT The annual A Day at the Fort celebration was held Saturday at Fort Hollingsworth/White House. Activities included: Tours of the frontier fort built in 1793, music, storytelling, old fashion arts and crafts, Civil War re-enactment, 1860s vintage dance and food, including barbecue and fried pies. Photo by Jerry Neace A Day at the Fort held Saturday PERIOD COSTUMES Many of those attend ing the Fort Hollingsworth/ White House celebration Saturday for A Day at the Fort festivities wore period costumes. Photo by Kerry Mote CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENTS Civil War re-enactors are shown at the Fort Hollingsworth/ White House cele bration Saturday for A Day at the Fort. Photo by Jerry Neace LARGE CROWD It was a record crowd at the 13th annual A Day at the Fort at the Fort Hollingsworth/ White House in Banks County. Photo by Kerry Mote REPUBLICAN Sleet Milton L. DALTON GBafiAs/ Goasity/ July 15. 2008 Hardworking - Dedicated - Honest Your vote and influence will be greatly appreciated. Paid for by the candidate. BRASELTON TILE FACTORY Tile • Supplies • Installation • Design #1 in Customer Service 9907 Davis Street • Braselton, GA (at the corner of Hwy. 53 & Hwy. 124) 706-654-0819 • 770-962-1254 Open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. of Commerce $ 00 5 OFF Ticket Of $20 00 Or More. Valid with coupon Mon.-Thurs. only. La Hacienda Commerce 173 Steven B. Tanger Blvd. 706-335-7458 La Hacienda Jefferson 605 Athens Street 706-367-5095 The Original Mexican Restaurant! Not affiliated with any other restaurant. W & W METAL ROOFING “We Got You Covered” Residential • Commercial • Agricultural • Ship Anywhere In The USA • We Stock Your Metal Needs • Visit Our Showroom www.wwmetalroofing.com 706-654-5836 30 Year Paint "4 Hwy. 60 / Candler Hwy. • Pendergrass, Ga. Warranty Sales Service Installation ROOF DOCTOR Roofing & Repair 99 - Metal - Shingles - Flat Roofs - Flashing - Maintenance - Inspections HOMER CARVER OFFICE 706-677-1986 CELL 678-617-4503 FAX 706-677-1369 VISA BR ' ^, 'OiiUzj (uiilroj) Now Homes • Basements Finish Remodeling • Additions Roofing/Gutters Window/Door Replacement Siding • Decks • Grading/Hauling 2 5 ■l-l-H-ll The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series is coming to Hartwell Speedway May 31!!! — Gates Open at 3 p.m. • Racing Starts at 7p.m. Admission Grandstands $20 • Pits $30 Be sure to bring the whole family. Located on Speedway Road in Hartwell, GA.