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PACE 12A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008 CHAIRS BEACHSIDE Beach chairs are located along the beachside for guests of the resort. The natural beauty of the ocean- front makes for a great spot to spend the day. croquet, volleyball and historical ahi tuna nachos and they were Stunning natural beauty, luxu rious retreat, island hideaway, unspoiled beach front and quiet adventure. All of this and more can be found at Daufuskie Island, S.C., located between Savannah and Hilton Head. This enchanted island makes for a great vacation escape. As soon as you step off of the boat that takes you to the island, you step back in time to another world. To get to Daufuskie Island Resort and Spa, you leave your car behind in Savannah or Hilton Head and take a one-hour relax ing boat ride over to the island. Transportation on the island is by bicycle or golf carts. There are no cars, traffic or noise. This makes for a relaxing quiet that gets you in vacation mode right away. You will find unequaled relaxation in this unhurried, calm way of life. It makes for an experience of a lifetime. The 5,000-acre island is home to a few hundred year-round resi dents and the 1,200-acre resort that hosts guests from around the world. The island is in its natural state and you will see deer, eagles and other wildlife all around you. There are no skyscrapers, no tacky souvenir shops and no traffic jams found at most beach destinations. We traveled down an oak- lined pathway to the planta tion style Melrose Inn. The inn has old-South architecture with huge white columns and a wrap around porch with rocking chairs on it. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Other lodging options are two to four bedroom cottages. The pastel-colored cottages line the ocean front. The restaurants, beachfront and pool are all locat ed an easy walk from wherever you choose to stay. The beach and pool both of fer a place to soak up some sun and enjoy the natural beauty of the island. At the beach, you will find a long stretch of clean beach front with plenty of seashells. Chairs are also located along the oceanfront. At the pool, there are plenty of chairs and activities of fered for children. Other amenities at the resort are golf, tennis, ocean-side swim ming pools, equestrian center with trail rides and lessons, health club, European spa, kayaking, ^ ATTENTION CHOCOLATE LOVERS, BAKERS AND TASTERS! ^ You're invited to attend the 2008 CHOCOLATE FAIR ON NOVEMBER 10,2008 FROM 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the TANGER TOWN CENTRE at Banks Crossing island tours. For pampering in a tranquil setting, head to the resort’s spa. It offers head to toe pampering with massages, facials, wraps, re- floxogy and head and foot treat ments available. I had the Breathe signature wrap with Debbie as my mas sage therapist. A custom blend of essential oils is applied during a 60-minute full body massage, including face, scalp, neck, back and legs. You are then wrapped in a warm cocoon. It’s a warm relaxing treat. Another great option is a re flexology massage: All organs in the body correspond to a point in our feet. This massage is de signed to activate those trigger points for healing and balance. Rob did a wonderful job. Several dining options are located at the resort, including lunch at the Beach Club Resatu- rant. The tomato gaupache soup and lobster roll made for a great lunch. Another day we tried the great. The restaurant also offers nachos, hot dogs, salads, kids menu. You will find casual din ing with ceiling fans and wicker chairs. You can eat inside or out side. Other dining options include Stoddard Bistro for an amaz ing breakfast buffet with great ocean views and Jack’s Grill for dinner. At Jack’s Grill, seared scallops are a tasty appetizer and the she crab bisque is wonderful. The entree options include pan roasted chicken breast, baked shrimp, sea bass, pork rib chops and portabella mushroom ravioli. Whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong. One of our favorite things to do each afternoon was going for a ride around the resort on our golf cart. It’s a great way to see all of the different cottages, the ocean front and the natural beauty that surrounds you. For more information, call 800-960-9089 or go to www. daufusldeislandresort.com. 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 6:00p.m. Kesha Ivory & Sandy Anderson 49 Washington St. • Jefferson, GA 706-367-9700 Jeff Suggs & Connie Wood 1730 N. Broad St. • Commerce, GA 706-423-9660 All applications subject to our liberal credit policies. Want to win $100? Enter a chocolate dish in the Banks County CVB Chocolate Fair Chocolate Competition and if your dish wins, you'll receive $1001 Entry fee is $25 and the deadline to enter is November 6, 2008. Want to taste all the chocolate dishes in the competition? Purchase a ticket in advance for $5 (tickets are $7 at the door) to attend the fair and taste all the dishes in the competition. No one admitted without ticket. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Tickets and entry forms available in Homer at First Georgia Bank; and at Banks Crossing at RE/MAX Select Commerce in the Commerce Crossing mall; and in Cornelia at the Community Bank & Trust main branch. For an entry form or more information, call the Banks County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) at 706-677-5265 or email bankscvb@windstream.net. Just a few hours away...Yet another world away ■ ' ,11.| iitl- • ‘ All'n’ili ••• • ^ * i In Honor of HOWARD WARD on his 70th Birthday msisr October 3,2008 flrt > 1 Ywi" , .11 llll III Hi “A good sport on & off the ball field!” The Evened Score (Adapted/Gunn) I have lived all my life as I’ve found it. Amassed neither silver or gold. And I find as the years close around it, The things that count most, I can hold. I have played the game fair, as I’ve seen it, Lived by the grace of daily duties. But realize that others who saw it, May choose to take issue — and do. I have seen good men pitch when their pitching was tops, and they gave all they had and lost, not because of their pitching, But because all the fielding was bad. Another man pitched and his pitching, was poor - still he got the hurrahs — And he won, not because of his pitching, But because of the person he was. n\ I have heard the ump call ‘em in pinches, when the game was still hanging on fate. SLu I’ve heard him scream “Out!” when by inches the runner was safe at the plate. CH And when the scene changed with the inning, the grandstand came up with a shout, The umpire yelled “Safe!” for the runner when everyone knew he was out. But somehow these things will be righted. We reap what we sow perhaps more. And the things that today seem benighted, Tomorrow will even the score. So, I’ve lived all my life as I’ve found it, and to me the game has been good. 0} Not all of the players have hit home runs, But most played the best that they could. y\ And if you should ask me one question, Then give me an ‘at bat’ to swing. O' I’d have to be honest and tell you in the lineup, it’s crossing God’s bases that clings. Oj And when I finish the final inning and a pinch hitter comes on deck, ^ My dugout will hold memories, as I believe within my heart. O' That I played by the rules on the dusty bases of life. I will not call foul when I’m benched, Knowing that I sincerely played my part. yf 0 A redeemed child of God Son of CoraBelle Brock Ward Freeman & Thomas Minyard Ward O' Brother of Harold, Philip, Gene, Edward, Homer, Alice & Maty Lee ;Oj Husband of Laurell Dalton Ward for 49 years ^ Father of Cranley Thomas Ward/father-in-law of Joy Lee McNeal Ward O' Granddad “Howard” to Thomas Lee Ward Son-in-law of Jonnie Lee Emmett & Cranford Dalton O' 1956 graduate of Banks County High School 0) Favorite teacher: Rev. Guin Cronic, baseball coach, who greatly influenced ry\ your baseball ability, your values and instilled wisdom from within O' for the game of life. 0) 0^ On the Baseball field: baseball player at Banks County High School 1952 - 1956 0 Manager & player with Hollingsworth team in Northeast Ga Baseball '0 League 1956 - 62 ^ Little League Coach Banks Co. 1972 - 1982 including ALL STARS 0 Softball player, coach, manager, umpire (including UGA) 1969 - 1994 Interested supporter & spectator thru the present 0 Memorable big league experience - in stands at Atlanta Stadium (1973) when Hank Aaron hit Home Run #715. Service to your country in US Army 1962 - 1968 0 Graduate of Atlanta Technical College Retired DOAS State of GA with 33 years - 1998. 0 0 YOU ARE: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 You have lived uprightly on the field of life and we love you. We appreciate ^ your continued dependability, help, support & your devotion to us through 0 0 the years. You do everything you can, and then a bit more. You have loved us 0 0 during all the innings, fielding, hits, strikeouts, walks - win or lose: you never let vour team down. K: -J 0 God holds all of us in his glove. ,0 0 Your Family 0 00 0 Laurell, Cranley, Joy & Thomas 0 0 0 RELAXING SPOT Hammocks are located along the oceanfront at the Daufuskie Island Resort and Spa. It’s a great place for a nap or to relax and read a book. Daufuskie Island, S.C., offers an enchanted get-away spot BY ANGELA GARY UNSPOILED BEAUTY Stunning natural beauty, luxurious retreat, island hideaway, unspoiled beach front and quiet adventure. All of this and more can be found at Daufuskie Is land, S.C., located between Savannah and Hilton Head.