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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008
THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS
PAGE 7B
BCPS supply lists given for new year
Local students earn degrees from Brenau
GENA provides summer safety tips
submitting local school news
Commerce, received a master’s
degree in sciences.
•Tammy Michelle Whitt, Gillsville,
received a bachelor’s degree in busi
ness administration.
•Courtney Elaina Reece, Gillsville,
received a bachelor’s degree in sci
ences.
•Jessie Davidson Clark, Gillsville,
received a bachelor’s degree in sci
ences.
•Annie Brooke Reece, Gillsville,
received a master’s degree in busi
ness administration.
•Debbie J. Dorsey, Maysville,
received a master’s degree in busi
ness administration.
•Deborah Lynn Mintz, Maysville,
received a master’s degree in educa
tion.
a severe thunderstorm watch and
a severe thunderstorm warning. A
thunderstorm watch means there is a
possibility of a thunderstorm in your
area. A thunderstorm warning means
a thunderstorm is occurring or will
likely occur soon. If you are advised
to take shelter, do so immediately.
EXTREME HEAT
•Plan to stay indoors and drink
plenty of water during extreme heat
conditions.
•Prepare your home by keeping it
well-insulated and windows shaded.
•Learn about the types of medical
conditions (like heat exhaustion and
heat stroke) that can result from heat
waves and the proper first aid mea
sures that should be taken.
HURRICANES
•Plan an evacuation plan out of
your neighborhood and identify a
place to take shelter.
•Prepare a Ready kit of emergency
supplies in case you lose electricity
or have to evacuate.
•Follow instructions of emergency
officials, and know the difference
between a hurricane watch and a hur
ricane warning. A hurricane watch
means a hurricane is possible in your
area. A hurricane warning means a
hurricane is expected in your area.
For more information on emer
gency preparedness in Georgia, visit
Ready Georgia at ready.ga.gov.
Banks County Primary School has
released its supply list for the new
school year.
The kindergarten supply list
includes: book bag (no rolling book
bags please), four boxes Crayola
Crayons (16 count), two packs #2
pencils (24 count), 30 small white
glue sticks (not purple), one pair
Fiskars scissors, five plastic folders
with pockets and prongs, three large
boxes of Kleenex, one box of Crayola
washable markers (basic colors), two
packs of pencil top erasers, one pack
of large erasers, one bottle of hand
sanitizer, two refill packs of baby
wipes and one pencil box.
Optional supplies (but greatly
appreciated): Dry erase markers,
highlighter markers, antibacterial
wipes, Ziploc bags (all sizes), index
cards and more hand sanitizer.
The first grade supply list includes:
book bag (no rolling book bags
please), two packs of crayons (24
count), two packs of markers (one
fine-line, one broad), (please no col-
Local students
graduate at UGA
Local students were among
those graduating at the University
of Georgia spring semester. They
include:
Ross Allen Hughes, Baldwin,
bachelor of science in family and
consumer sciences; Whitney Dawn
Simpson, Alto, bachelor of science
in education; Joni Marie Green
McElwaney, Lula, master of social
work; and David Tyler Lathem,
Maysville, bachelor of science in
agriculture.
Powell earns
UGA degree
Nicole Powell, Maysville, earned
a bachelor’s degree in psychol
ogy during commencement exer
cises held recently at Agnes Scott
College.
Powell is the daughter of Tammy
Powell, Maysville, and Terry Powell,
Maysville.
She graduated in 2004 from Banks
County High School.
BCHS to host
private preview
for freshmen
A private preview of Banks
County High School will be held on
Thursday, August 7, from 2:30 - 4
p.m. for rising freshman.
They will be able to pick up sched
ules, get a locker and meet teach
ers. The locker application must be
signed by a parent and has a fee of
$5.
All parents are invited to attend
as well.
“Please take advantage of this
opportunity to have full reign of your
new high school,” leaders said.
ored pencils), one box of #2 pencils
(24 count), two boxes of pencil top
erasers, one school box (pencil box -
no pencil pouches, please), one bottle
of hand sanitizer, one box Kleenex
tissue, one spiral handwriting tab
lets, two bottles of white Elmer’s
glue (four oz.), six glue sticks, four
plastic pocket folders with prongs
(red yellow, blue and green), one
blunt tip scissors (Fiskars preferred),
one pack of white or colored index
cards (3x5) and one four-pack dry-
erase markers. Some of these sup
plies may need to be replenished
after Christmas.
Wish list (optional): Ziploc bags
(any size), Clorox wipes, paper
plates (cheap), paper towels and
more tissue.
The second grade supply list
includes: book bag (no rolling book
bags please), #2 Paper Mate pencils
(4 pkgs.), one pencil box, notebook
paper (two pkgs.), pencil top erasers
(two pkgs.), Kleenex (1 box), three-
prong plastic folders (two red, two
Banks County Elementary School
has released its third, fourth and
fifth grade supply list.
The list includes: paper (wide
ruled), #2 pencils (no pens or
mechanical pencils), large erasers,
crayons, markers, glue sticks, scis
sors, small box or pouch for pencils,
five three-pronged pocket folders
(red, blue orange, yellow and green),
book bag (rolling or backpack), two
boxes of Kleenex tissue (optional),
All Banks County upperclassmen
will have the opportunity to receive
their parking and locker assignments
on Thursday, Aug. 7.
Seniors have first pick from 8:15
- 9:30 a.m., then juniors from 10 -
11:30 a.m., and finally sophomores
from 1 - 2:30 p.m.
The parking and the locker appli
cations are available in the office all
summer.
The applications must have a par
ent’s signature. The cost of lockers
Banks County Middle School has
released its supply list for the new
school year.
Sixth grade: Two packages of pen
cils, lead for mechanical pencils,
two packages of dry erase mark
ers, colored pencils, markers, three
boxes of Kleenex, ten-pack sheet
protectors, one pack of construc
tion paper, two packages of wide
ruled paper, three-ring binder with
dividers or four-inch binders, pencil
sharpener (non-electric ) and compo
sition notebook or journal.
Optional: two Sharpie Markers
(Art) and one box colored pencils
(Art).
Seventh grade: three-ring binder,
dividers, notebook paper, pencils,
green, two yellow and two orange),
24 box crayons (two boxes), ten
count washable markers (two boxes),
scissors (blunt tip), glue sticks
(eight), glue (one bottle), dry erase
markers (1 pkg.) and 80 count spiral
composition notebooks (three).
Wish list (optional): Ziploc bags
(all sizes), large manila envelopes,
Clorox Wipes, hand sanitizer, paper
plates (cheap) and more tissue.
Individual teachers may require
additional supplies throughout the
year.
All supplies should be clearly
labeled with the student’s name.
Supplies may need to be replenished
during the year, so it is a good idea to
stock up on extra items at the “Back
to School” sales. Desk space is lim
ited, so students do not need Trapper
Keepers or other large notebooks.
Parents who purchase a book bag
for their child, are asked to not buy
one with wheels. The wheels damage
the tile floors and are cumbersome in
the hallways, leaders say.
individually wrapped candy for treat
box (optional) and clean-up wipes
(optional).
Individual teachers may require
additional supplies throughout the
year.
All supplies should be clearly
labeled with the student’s name.
Supplies need to be replenished dur
ing the year. Students in third grade
do not need a three-ring binder or
Trapper Keeper.
is $5 and parking is $20. Parking
and locker permits will not be issued
if a student owes fees from the pre
vious school year.
Open house for upperclassmen
will be on Thursday, August 7, from
4-7 p.m.
“You will be able to pick up your
schedule and meet your new teach
ers,” leaders said. “Locker and park
ing permits will also be available
for purchase during this time. All
parents are invited as well.”
blue or black ink pens, four spiral
notebooks, dry erase markers, high
lighter, one pack of index cards,
erasers, construction paper and two
boxes of Kleenex.
Optional: bag of “reward candy,”
Ziploc bags, hand sanitizer, magic
erasers, two Sharpie markers (Art)
and one box of colored pencils
(Art).
Eighth grade: Four - two-inch,
three-ring binders, dividers for each
binder, loose leaf notebook paper,
one composition notebook (100
sheets - wide ruled), and one pack
age of Expo markers.
Optional: two Sharpie mark
ers (Art), one box colored pencils
(Art).
Brenau University conferred
degrees to the following local stu
dents during its spring commence
ment ceremony held on campus in
Gainesville:
•Cher Michael Fisher, Baldwin,
received a bachelor’s degree of sci
ences and a master’s degree of sci
ences.
•Kimberly T. Pruitt, Baldwin,
received a bachelor’s degree of sci
ences.
•Katherine Sue Holley, Commerce,
received a bachelor’s degree in
music.
•Tiffany Nicole Smallwood,
Commerce, received a bachelor’s
degree in business administration.
•Melissa Sue Hagan, Commerce,
received a bachelor’s degree of sci-
Summer in Georgia is certainly
here. Temperatures are high, kids are
out of school and many are planning
to enjoy some well-deserved vaca
tion time. But it isn’t always fun in
the sun.
According to the Georgia
Emergency Management Agency’s
Ready Georgia campaign, the state’s
warmer months also bring hazards
that can be avoided if citizens are
well-prepared. Each year, heat
causes about 400 deaths across the
nation, according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. Add
to that the 300 deaths a year caused
by lightning, 140 from flooding and
thousands of others caused by severe
storms, fire and hurricanes, and you
can see that summer poses some real
threats. Ready Georgia wants you
and your family to be ready for these
unexpected emergencies. So, before
you pack your beach bag, make sure
to pack your Ready kit.
Preparing a Ready kit of emergen
cy supplies, discussing an emergency
family plan and staying informed
about how to react to certain emer
gencies can help mitigate the effects
of any summer disaster.
Follow these tips to help you and
your family have a safe summer.
DROUGHT
•Make a plan to conserve water in
your household.
Information on
Announcements and photos for
school-related activities may be sub
mitted to MainStreet Newspapers by
school officials and/or parents.
Each photo should be clear and in
focus and include a description of
the events happening in the photo.
Photos of poor quality may not be
published. It is requested that no
more than two quality photos for
each event be submitted.
Photos should not be attached to
Rural architectural
The Lyndon House Arts Center,
Athens, has opened an exhibition,
“Common Structures.”
The exhibit features the work of
Tim Reilly and Pete Muzyka, two
artists who focus on utilitarian rural
architecture as subject matter, such
ences m nursing.
•Kathy Mitchell Shirley,
Commerce, received a bachelor’s
degree of sciences in nursing.
•Charles Lewis Thornton,
Commerce, received a master’s
degree in arts in teaching.
•Sara L. Thornton, Commerce,
received a master’s degree of arts in
teaching.
•Shirley Bailey Williamson,
Commerce, received a master’s
degree in business administration.
•Shawanna G. Greene, Commerce,
received a master’s degree in educa
tion.
•Anetra La’Dawn Pattman,
Commerce, received a master’s
degree in education.
•Lachanda Felice Brown,
•Have enough bottled water in your
Ready kit - one gallon per person for
three days.
•Know your local water restric
tions and follow direction of water
authorities.
FLASH FLOODS
•Develop an evacuation plan that
moves you to higher ground away
from bodies of waters.
•Consider moving valuables to
higher floors and talk to your insur
ance provider about your policy to
see if it covers flood damage.
•Know your area’s flood risk and
stay out of flood waters as much as
possible.
FIRE
•Review and practice escape plans
from your home.
•Place smoke alarms in every room
of your house and make sure they all
work properly.
•Know to stay low if a fire breaks
out and listen to fire officials upon
their arrival.
SEVERE STORMS
•Remove dead or rotting trees and
branches that could fall and cause
injury or damage during a severe
storm.
•Postpone outdoor activities in the
event of a severe storm and plan to
take shelter in case of heavy winds
or lightning.
•Understand the difference between
a Microsoft Word document, but
attached within an e-mail. When
using a digital camera, please ensure
the camera is set at a medium qual
ity setting to produce the best qual
ity photos.
Photos taken at a low resolution
may not publish well.
The first and last names of those
shown in the photo, including adults,
must be submitted. Please ensure
that all names are spelled correctly.
as sheds, garages, barns and modest
houses. The work is all black and
white.
The exhibit will be open until
Sept. 9.
The Lyndon House Arts Center
is located at 293 Hoyt Street, at the
Educators and parents may also
submit announcements, such as spe
cial events and learning activities.
Honor rolls and perfect atten
dance lists may also be submitted
according to the format preferred by
MainStreet Newspapers.
School news will be published
according to available space.
For more information or to submit
school news, e-mail Angie Gary at
angela@mainstreetnews.com.
north end of Jackson Street. It is
open Tuesdays and Thursdays, from
noon to 9 p.m., and Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays, from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
For more information, call
706-613-3623.
BCES announces supply list
BCHS upperclassmen meeting set
BCMS student supply list given
exhibit open In Athens until Sept. 9
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