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THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008
Outdoors With Skipper
BCMS tennis 2008
Passing love of fishing to new generation
R ecently with crickets
and worms in hand,
my wife and I, along
with our four-year-old grandson,
Carson, headed to Lake James, a
private lake in the middle of the
woods near Commerce, to let
the youngster catch some fish.
He was about to become a
big brother, as his little brother
was soon to be born. In fact, it
was the next day on a Sunday,
which just happened to be my
wife’s birthday, that little Blake
Loveridge came into the world
All are doing fine and Grandpa
and Grandma are certainly
excited.
Well, back to our fishing trip.
Heading to the lake, I noticed
that the road was real wet, and
found as I headed up a hill, that
the truck was
slipping a bit
on the clay.
We made it
to the spot,
and saw a
bunch of
bream near
the dock.
Casting
out the cork
and cricket, I
then handed
the rod to Carson, and soon it
was bending double. He did a
great job reeling in the fish, a
nice sized bream.
If you recall, we wrote a story
in the paper, telling about our
taking him to the same lake
about this time last year, when
he was three. Then he caught his
first fish ever.
With Grandma resting in the
shade, it was one fish, then
two, then three, on up to eleven
bream. All were released, as we
introduced the future generation
to hopefully, a real love for fish
ing.
It was time for a little play, as
he was somewhat tired of catch
ing so many. One thing I have
learned and read about: let them
do what they want to as well as
fish. If it’s skipping rocks on the
lake, or wading in the water, or
catching the bait in the baitwell,
let it be a fun experience for
them. The serious time of fish
ing will come later.
It was getting hot now so it
was time to head back home. I
was worried about heading down
the hill from the lake, so I had
them stay out of the truck until I
made it down the slippery road.
Now with all of us in the
truck, we headed to the woods,
and back up another hill. Once
more we began slipping back
wards. I had them get out, and
decided with the wet grass next
to the clay road, I would prob
ably slip off into the woods, and
really get the truck stuck.
Thank goodness for cell
phones. I made a call and help
would soon be on the way.
While waiting,we watched a
hawk fly off with a snake in
its claws. It was a big, long,
snake, too. I figured he had been
perched on top of a fence post
enjoying his lunch.
The tractor arrived, and soon
we were headed back home.
Take a child fishing with you
this summer, they are the future
of this sport. Call me, if you
have an outdoors story.
Skipper Smith is an outdoors
columnist for The Banks County
News. His column appears
weekly. Let him know about your
hunting or fishing adventure at
706-677-1520.
YOUNG FISHERMAN
Skipper Smith's grandson, Carson, begins his love of fishing on
a recent outing with his grandparents.
skipper
smith
SUCCESSFUL SPRING
The Banks County Middle School girls tennis team, coached by Heidi Moon, recently completed
a 4-2 season. In the two losses, both matches were decided by one point. Moon said this year's
squad was the most athletic she has coached. Each of the team members had winning records.
Kara Murphy was 5-0 at No. 1 singles having competed at the spot since she was in the sixth
grade. Murphy has recorded wins against the No. 1 boys players from Stephens Cunty and
Lakeview. She is currently ranked near the top 100 in the state of Georgia for her age group.
Team members include, left to right, Gabrielle Grisham, Sabrina Porter, Lauren Hill, Kara Murphy,
Anna Gailey, McKenna Rylee, Kasey Wheeler, Megan Culbert, Macy Milford, Lauren Carter, Haley
Hill and Coach Moon. Not pictured is team member Alissa Moulder.
BOYS TENNIS
The Banks County Middle School boys team was young this season, coach Heidi Moon said.
Several matches were decided to one point. Jake Schaefer finished the season 4-2 at No. 1
singles. Team members include, from left, Coach Moon, Jake Schaefer, Branon Linn, Tony Yang,
Asa Hubbard, Carl Lewallen, Jack Cade Matthews, Christian Minish, Tuan Pham, Eli Smallwood
and Tyler Hubbard.
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Tourney to benefit football program
The Banks County Leopard
Coaches Club is having a one-pitch
softball tournament and home run
derby on June 13 at 6 p.m.
The tournament will be held
at the Banks County Parks and
Recreation Department and the
cost will be $125 per team.
All proceeds benefit the
Banks County football program.
Concessions will be provided.
Deadline to register will be June
6.
For additional information on
the upcoming tournament, contact
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REQUEST FOR BIDS
BID NUMBER 608-0611
Sealed bids will be received by Banks County, Georgia at the
Commissioners’ Office, Banks County Courthouse, 144
Yonah-Homer Road, Suite 1, Homer, GA 30547, Until 10:00
A.M., June 11, 2008, at which time they will be opened for the
following:
TRACTOR AND FRONT LOADER SPEC.
Tractor Spec:
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Tires, Folding R.O.P.S., Lift capacity 24 in behind link arms
1150 Lbs., Hydrastatic drive pump, Mid and rear PTO, Category
1 position control rear hitch, Rear draw bar with capacity 500
600 lbs. weight with all fluids and loader under 2200 lbs.
Front Loader Spec:
Quick Connect bucket, Lift capacity at full height 900 lbs. and
5’ 1000 lbs. Maximum lift height 78 inches, Reach at max
height 29 in and ground level 50 in, Dump angle 38 and roll
back angle 25.
Optional maintenance plan must be available.
All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked
with the words, Bid Number 608-0611, Tractor and Front
Loader, Opening 10:00 a.m., June 11, 2008. Any bid received
after 10:00 A.M. will be rejected.
The Banks County Board of Commissioners reserves the
right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive
irregularities, informalities and technicalities in the bid
process.
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Meets Tuesdays
Jefferson City Clubhouse
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335-6400
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Albert Gordon Post 56
Each 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Harvie Lance, Commander
Phone (706) 654-1274 310
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Faith Bible Class meets every Sunday morning
at 10:00 a.m. It is a place where strangers
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White Plains Baptist Church
3650 Hwy. 124 West, Jefferson, GA 30549
The Jackson Co. Republican Party
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AMERICAN LEGION
Post 215
Meets each 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m.
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Each 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Mike Buffington, Commander
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JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday
Jefferson City Clubhouse
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