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PACE 12A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 3, 2008 Horse Association’s last show of the 2008 season Banks County Horse Association hosted their last show of the 2008 season on Saturday, November 8. Regardless of the weather being a little breezy, there was a great turn out. Adults and kids of all ages came out to have a good time. The beginner classes had 10 entries and these kids did great. The judge had to choose carefully with this group because they all did wonderful. A special guest came out and participated. Ms. Cynthia Warford may be blind but that does not stop her from achiev ing her goals. She recently began coming to Ms. Marcia Christopher’s barn to get riding lessons. On Saturday she rode in her first begin ner class with her trainer, Quinnon Coggins, coaching her along. Congratulations were definitely in order this special lady. Ms. Warford said that she would be back next season and will be ready to ride again. Banks County Horse Association would like to thank everyone who came out and made this year a terrific year. BCHA’s next season will begin in March 2009. Please watch for more information at the club’s website www.bankscounty- horseassociation.net. BEGINNERS WALK Zoey Hall and Cody Woodard are shown in the Beginner Walk Only Class at the Banks County Horse Association’s recent show. YOUTH TRAIL CLASS Bethany Cantrell is shown in the Youth Trail Class at a recent show of the Banks County Horse Association. STICK PONY EVENT These are among the participants in the stick pony event at the last show of th< season for the Banks County Horse Association. CHRISTOPHER AND BURRELL Laurel Christopher and Megan Burrell are shown participating in the Stick Pony class at the last show of the season for the Banks County Horse Association. YOUTH TRAIL CLASS Sophia Kirchhoff is shown in the Youth Trail Class at a recent show of the Banks County Horse Association. WALK-JOG CLASS Cynthia Warford is shown in the Walk-Jog Lunge Line Class at the Banks County Horse As sociation’s recent show. 2008 Holiday I our of 11 7 tli An nual Event Benefiting tlie Gwinnett Child omes... ren's Shelter Tis the season to mark your calendar for the 7th Annual It's a Wonderful House Holiday Tour of Homes. The popular tour kicks off the holiday season with a stroll through several luxury private homes and a fabuous Designer Showhouse in the Chateau Elan residential community. # Tickets may be purchased in advance at selected ticket auilets or on-line at www.itsawonderfulhouse.org. Tickets are $25 for the full tour including the Designer Ehowhouse {Nov 21-23) or $10 for the Designer Showhouse only (Nov 28-30). * Tour hours are Friday 10 -5, Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 11-5. Complimentary parking available with shuttle transportation between tPur homes. • All proceeds benefit the most wonderful house of afl. The Gwinnett Children's Shelter, a volunteer organization addressing the urgent needs of abused and abandoned children. Featured Showhouse Designers Include... Ambiance Interiors (Suwanee) ■ Castle, Ltd (Buckbead) Design, Etc. (Buford) * Faux Maison (Braselfon) Hams Aceeril (Buford) » Neil Buby Boutique (Gainesville) Nest Feathers (Oakwood) ■ Outrageous Interiors (Atlanta, Duiuth. East Cobb, Gainesville & Itennesaw) Prestige Interiors (BraiL-llOn) • Sharon's Home Decor (Braselroul Total Design Resources (Hoschton) Traditions Furniture & Design (Gainesviile) 1— For moreln^^nation^/isi^v^wjtsawonderfuihousewy