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PACE12A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008 BALLON ANIMALS Michael Kuhm, left, made balloon animals for the children. Kuhm's creations ranged from dogs and frogs to monkeys and deer. AFTERNOON IN THE PARK The Supplies for Success event allows families to come out and ease the strain of back to school by enjoying an afternoon in the park. This was the fifth year for the back to school event and it has seen sig nificant growth, according to Robin Trotter the direc tor of Family Connections. Getting ready for back-to-school VOLUNTEERS SET UP Volunteers with Family Connections help to set up before the Supplies for Success event kicked off Thursday. Family Connections brought approximately 250 book bags with supplies for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, supplies were also on hand for seventh through twelfth grades. JAMESON ON HAND State Representative Jeanette Jamieson was on hand to help pass out school supplies at the fifth annual Supplies for Success. Jamieson gives Haley Lewallen a backpack with school supplies. 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 6:00 p.m. Jeff Suggs & Connie Wood 1730 N. Broad St. • Commerce, GA 706-423-9660 All applications subject to our liberal credit policies. TO THE VOTERS OF JACKSON COUNTY Thank you for your tremendous showing of support in the Republican Primary on Tuesday, 1 cannot thank you enough for your vote and all of the kind words that you have shared with us throughout this campaign. It is because of you that we were able to get the most votes and w in a place in the runoff for District Attorney, Now I am asking you to do it one more time. Please mark your calendars now for the runoff election taking place on Tuesday, Aug, 5. You’ll also he able to vote early from July 28 through August I. And remember, all registered voters are eligible to vole in the run-off, even if yon didn't vote in the primary* Thank you again for your courageous participation, and with your vote again in the primary we will be able to bring real, honest leadership to your office of District Attorney; Sincerely, Paid for by: Donna Sikes for District Attorney Eve Odom & Sandy Anderson 49 Washington St. • Jefferson, GA 706-367-9700 USA DISPLAY IN PARK As part of the back to school event in the park, different orga nization set up booths. Pictured is Jacqueline Love, left, and her Piedmont CASA display. Piedmont CASA is a volunteer based program that speaks on behalf of abused or neglected children in court. Photos by Justin Poole Sloppy Bring the family! Huge play area for the kids with inflatables, the “mud duck” search and more! Over 15 acres of parking with a view of the pit and drags. Tailgating and Concession Stands. ATVs welcome. Saturdays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Gate opens at 10 a.m. • Mud & Strips at Noon! 5 minutes from the outlets on Brown Bridge Road. Take 441 S. toward Athens, turn left at the light at Tractor Supply, Hwy. 59. Go approx. 3.5 miles, look for our truck sign, turn right on Brown Bridge Road. 706-534-7100 706-410-6600 www.sloppyjoesmudbogg.com