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PAGE10A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008 Fathers honored at Silver Shoals Baptist Church Sunday Fathers were honored at Silver Shoals Baptist Church on Sunday morning. Each child presented their father with a white rose. Sadie Parson read a poem she had writ ten in honor of her father, Bradley Parson, grandfather, Hoyt Parson, and God. The youngest father present was Michael Pace; oldest father Jerry Gaddis; and father with the most children in church Mike Boyle. Roger Michael Pace III visited with his father, Michael Pace, over the weekend. Diane Whitmire visited with the Tonya and Lee Parson family over the weekend. Diane is living in Cornelia. It’s great to report that Cidney Wilson is doing great and has no more cancer treatments. Still needs our prayers to regain her weight and strength. Thank God, no more treat ments. Within the next three weeks, she will possibly be having surgery to stretch her esophagus. The prob lem is scar tissue has caused there to be a narrow opening. Thanks to everyone who is praying for this brave little girl. With vacation time coming up, don’t forget to have the sheriff’s office put an extra patrol on your home. This is the time for people to break into your homes. Call your local 911 office and the sheriff’s office for this service. Also, with good neighbor hood watch, we can control crime. If something does not look right at the neighbor’s home, call for help. Don’t try to handle it yourself. Better to have helped your neighbor, than just to turn your head. Those in our community who are overseas fighting or state-side being trained to defend our coun try include: Dustin Holcombe, who left Monday, June 9, for boot camp at Parris Island, S.C.; Pvt. Nathon Bagwell, who is in a hospital in Augusta after being injured over seas; Gary Hogman, in Iraq; Jason Ledford; Sgt. T.J. Brookshire, U.S. Consult, Cheng Du, China, 4080; Kyle Delaigle, who is back state side; David McWhorter, Seoul, South Korea; John Groves III, near Iraq; Clint Medlock, Navy, stationed in Virginia; Timothy Reems, near Iraq; Richard Davenport, serving in Iraq; Kyle Pilgrim; Russell Cantrell, back state side; Shawn McClure, back state side; Sgt. Amanda Justus, a sergeant with the 178 Aviation at Dobbins Air Force Base; Matthew Sutton; Justin Johnston; David Puttnum; Alex Head; Tiffany Sorrows, serving in Iraq; James Sullivan, in the Army serving in Iraq; and Mark Sullivan Jr., Marines, serving state side. Those who are sick in our com munity include many who have cancer and need our prayers are: Pvt. Nathon Bagwell, Barbara Sue Holcomb, Kenneth Parson, Carolyn Standridge, James “Shorty” Bellotte, Stephanie Randolph, Ray Bellamy, Robert Wood, Mrs. Avery Bonds, Cindy Hogman, Brenda Nicholson, Erika Barker, Gracie Turpin, the Rev. Leon Brown of North Carolina, Mildred Garrison, Perry Smith, Horace Whitfield, Penny McClure, David Dunson, David Campbell, Mae Chitwood Smith, Ruth Evans, Dristan Tyndell, Trinity Brown, Juno and Bobbi Samples, Cranford Smith, David Smith, Ruby Nix, Roy Broome, Royce Jones, Steve Fattig, the Rev. Leroy Burns, Blanch Burns, Odell Wade, Zine Bell Wade Claudette Griffin, Loy Palmer, Allene Montgomery, Wayne Holcomb, Joshua Thomas, Dennie Maxwell, Karen Adkins, Angie Roach, Henry Galloway, Mrs. Bobby Blackwell, Mary Sims, Darian Gray, Jerri Gray, Frank Cronic, Dan Tomlin, Jerry Poole, Greg Baker, Cidney Wilson, Jeremy Gaddis, Johnny Westbrook, Tommy Gray of Cornelia, Jerry Carlan, Luther Campbell, Echo Evans, Carol Dean Beck, Johnnie Dalton, Allan Poe of Commerce, Chad Standridge, Scott McClure, Winford Baker, the Rev. Jerry Smith, Coy Marlow, Betty Griffin, Bennie Jackson, Clifford Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, William Wilson, Christine Chitwood, Johnny Smallwood, Eddie Borders, Pauline Arfin Crystal Medlock, Joann Broome, Michelle McClure, Mary Bell Echols and J.R. Boswell. Happy birthday to Larry Cantrell, Michael Cantrell, Mary Pharr and Tonya Parson, Todd Brady and Roger Michael Pace III, who will be 2-years-old on June 21. Happy anniversary to Michael and Amy Sheppard. News From Poplar Springs By Willene Parson Boyle Girls of Greatness Leadership Summer Camp planned for July Gainesville S tate College, Division of Continuing Education is offer ing “Girls of Greatness Leadership Summer Camp” for those ages eight to 16. Camp dates are July 7-11, Monday-Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Girls of Greatness Leadership Summer Camp” is a one-week empowerment camp for girls ages eight to 16 years old to become strong, self-confident and success ful young leaders. Girls will prepare to meet inevitable challenges in life by developing positive self-aware ness as they learn about self-esteem, resisting peer pressure, developing healthy relationships, abstinence, media influences and goal setting. Camp activities include team building, group coaching, engaging life-skills workshops, and leadership development exercises. All camp activities are designed for girls to have fun, learn self-discipline and responsibility, deal positively with adversity, and experience the reward of personal success. The cost is $135 and includes a T-shirt. For more information on this course, call Lisa Beck or Shannon Chandler at 678-717-3605 or visit http://gsc.edu/ce/main. For addi tional information, visit www.girl- sofgreatness.com. THE CITY OF MAYSVILLE Will be accepting sealed bids for street repairs. Bids accepted through Thursday, June 26, 2008, 5:00 p.m. Please inquire at city hall for a list of streets and bid information. “ROOF DOCTOR” Roofing & Repair - Metal - Shingles - Flat Roofs - Flashing - Maintenance - Inspections HOMER CARVER Dr. Neelagara, M.D. (Dr. Neel) N. Neelagaru, M.D. (Dr. Neel) is now associated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, Georgia and will do all Invasive Cardiology Procedures at this facility. Commerce Cardiology Clinic Call 335-2000 for appointment Lifeline offering free installation Lifeline, an affiliate of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, is a per sonal emergency response system that allows individuals to access help when they need it at the touch of a button - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Lifeline serves subscribers in Hall, White, Lumpkin, Dawson, Forsyth, Stephens, Rabun, Towns, Union, Banks, Jackson, Habersham and Barrow counties. During the months of June, July and August, Lifeline is offering free installation (a $95 savings). To set up an installation or for more information, call 770-533-8899. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER City of Lula REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Number 071408 The City of Lula is in the process of evaluating solid waste collection within the municipal boundaries of the current city limits. In this evaluation the City is considering the application and contracting of a private waste collection company so to control cost and assure current service level. A “Request for Proposal” packet is available by written request only and may be faxed, emailed or picked up directly from Lula City Hall, P. O. Box 99, 6055 Main Street, Lula, Georgia 30554. Interested parties should include name of persons making request & contact number(s). Completed RFP’s/Bids must be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 14, 2008. You may request a RFP Packet by faxing your written request to 770-869-1299. Please include your method of delivery; sorry no request will be mailed. All bids are subject to evaluation and the City of Lula reserves the right to accept or reject in whole or in part any or all proposals submitted without cause. The City will not be liable in any way for any costs incurred by an Offeror in the preparation of its proposal in response to this RFP, nor for the presentation of its proposal and/or participation in any discussions or negotiations. birth announcements Hannah Lynn Payne Kevin and Carolyn Payne, Homer, " announce the birth of a daugh ter, Hannah Lynn Payne, on May 14, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Athens. She joins a brother, Austin Payne, 7. The grandparents are Steve and Donna Reed, Martin, and Ben and Yvonne Payne, Homer. The great-grandparents are Don and Betty Forester, Martin; Travis TANNER THOMAS BEASLEY HANNAH LYNN PAYNE and Emily Reed, Royston; Katherine Payne, Homer, and the late William Payne; and the late Cecil and Edna Cochran, Maysville. Tanner Thomas Beasley Robert and Christy Beasley, Maysville, announce the birth of a son, Tanner Thomas Beasley, on Feb. 5, 2008. He weighed nine pounds and 10 ounces and was 20 G inches long. Transition Resource fair for teens with disabilities set The Transition Resource Fair for teens and young adults with disabil ities and/or chronic medical condi tions and their families will be held at the Gainesville Civic Center. The free event will be held on Thursday, July 10, from 1-7 p.m. The fair is open to parents of a child of any age with a disability, but those with teens ages 14 and older are encouraged to attend. Representatives from many gov ernment agencies and non-profit organizations will provide infor mation about educational oppor tunities, employment possibili- ties, housing, medical supplies, insurance issues, Social Security and SSI, guardianship, transpor tation, pharmacy assistance pro grams, GED programs, services for Latino families, estate planning, and more. Judge Patti Cornett of the Hall County Probate Court will lead sessions at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. about legal issues affecting teens and young adults with disabilities. Bi-lingual staff will be on hand to answer questions, and information will be provided in English and Spanish. If given the opportunity to serve the people of Banks County as Sheriff, I will: 1) Have an aggressive policy against illegal drugs in Banks County! Working with every resource available is the key to the fight against illegal drugs. 2) Have the Sheriff's Office closely involved with the Banks County School System (Education and Awareness) 3) Provide the citizens of Banks County with PRIDE, in their Sheriff's Office. P - Professionalism R - Respect I - Integrity D - Dignify E - Empathy I will have an open door to the citizens of Banks County. I ask that you vote for me in the July Republican Primary. Paid for by the candidate. 5 th Annual Praise In Motion Summer Dance Camp First Baptist Church of Commerce Family Life Center June 23- June 27 Ages 3 through Advanced levels • Ballet • Devotions • Crafts • Choreography “Classical Training in a Christ-Centered Atmosphere” For more information and to register Kathy Thomas 770-985-4299 lawdance@mindspring.com praiseinmotion.org 321 Pottery Factory Drive, Commerce — across from OUTBACK STEAK House