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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 7A Social sm BALDWIN CLASS REUNION The Baldwin High School Class of 1950, which has the distinction of being the final graduating class of Baldwin High, held its 58th year reunion on October 18, at The Steak House in Baldwin. Fifteen of the 38 classmates who graduated in May 1950 were in attendance. The classmates and spouses present were welcomed by Adger Nix, and a brief memorial tribute was observed for the ten deceased class members: Charles Cook, Sally Ivester, Erwin Free, Richard London, Lowell Moss, Thelma Newsome Kelly, Lela Beth Payne Arnold, Billy Pierce, Jean Shore Shettles, John Stiller and Hermas Turner. The next reunion is scheduled to be held September 19, 2009 at The Steak House in Baldwin. Those attending the Baldwin Class of 1950 reunion were: (seated from left) Betty Wilbanks Pruitt, Lynette Wright Wiley, Jeanette Pittman Rudeseal, Mil dred Glenn Dyer, Woodie Ann Ward; (standing from left,) Adger Nix, Carolyn Bellew Hallford, Joe Smelcer, Alice Murphy Savage, Peggy Anderson Nestler, Selina Davis Durham, John Caudell, Richard Smith, Emma Ruth Wilkinson Wade and Loutrell Purcell Norton. Holiday event planned, Dec. 6 at Fort Hollingsworth-White House Fort Hollingsworth-White House will hold a holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission will be $5, adults; $2, students; and free for under age 6. Plans call for tours of the fort and grounds, old fashion decorations, music and stories from yesteryear, hot cider and teacakes. The address is 2307 Wynn Lake Rd„ Alto. Directions from Cornelia are: South on 441 to Hollingsworth (watch for sign). Directions from 1-85 are: North on 441 - (watch for sign). For more information, visit: www.forthollingsworth-white- house.com. CASA volunteers needed Volunteers are needed to serve as an advocate for a foster child. Piedmont CASA (Court Ap pointed Special Advocates) will hold a training class at the Barrow Chamber of Commerce each Tuesday night from 6 -9 p.m. beginning January 13 and ending February 24. Advocates visit their child monthly, gather information Banks-Jackson Risk Reduction DUI SCHOOL 706-336-6777 DEFENSIVE DRIVING 1728 North Broad Street, Commerce, State Certified 5010 and 2007 Next DUI Class begins on November 29,2008 Next Defensive Driving Class will be held on December 6, 2008 Banks County Board of Commissioners REQUEST FOR BIDS BID NUMBER 208-1202 Sealed bids will be received by BANKS COUNTY, GEORGIA at the Commissioner’s Office, Banks County Courthouse, 144 Yonah-Homer Road, Suite 1, Homer, GA 30547, UNTIL 10:00 A.M., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008, at which time they will be opened for the following: GRAVEL HAULING BY THE TON FOR BANKS COUNTY Bids submitted should state the price per ton for hauling gravel. The terms of the contract will be for a 12 month period from January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009. The following minimum qualifications apply for all bidders: 1. Worker’s Compensation Insurance during the term of the contract. 2. Liability Insurance, with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence during the term of the contract. 3. A minimum of one (1) Tandem Axle Dump Truck and one (1) Spreader Truck. 4. Compliance with all federal, state and local laws. For questions contact: Banks County Commissioner’s Office Erin Decker 144 Yonah-Homer Road Suite 1 Homer, GA 30547 706-677-6200 ext. 101 All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the words, “Bid Number 208-1202, Opening 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 02, 2008.” Any bid received after 10:00 a.m. will be rejected. The Banks County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, informalities and technicalities, and award the contract in the best interest of Banks County. about them and their family and present a written report to Juvenile Court. Call the office for more information at 706- 387-6375. BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR ™ NOV 28 ™ SAT., NOV. 29 ' ALL DAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 20% OFF ALL KENMORE APPLIANCES & FLOOR CARE PLUS 10% OFF ALL OTHER BRANDS 5 PLUS NO PAYMENTS, NO INTEREST FOR 12 MONTHS ON ANY APPLIANCE OVER $399 WITH YOUR SEARS CARD Offer applies to any appliance over $399 after discounts and coupons when you use a qualifying Sears card and if paid in full within 12 months and occount is kept in good standing. Offer not valid with Sears Commercial One* ond Sears Home Improvement Accounts'" accounts. See our Important Customer Information below lor Important Deferred Interest details. Otter good thru 11/29/2008. Excludes Outlet Stores. OR FREE STANDARD DELIVERY AFTER ONLINE OR MAIL-IN REBATE ON ANY APPLIANCE OVER $399 Free standard local detrvery on ony oppliance over $399 alter discounts and coupons. Standard delivery indudes deivery wtthin the local delivery area Mon. thru Fti. and delivery not requnng additional services or time. Customer pays an oddtonal charge tor non-standard deivery. Rebate values, local areas and odd tonal charges vary. Maximum rebate value $75. Exdudes KitchenAkT built-in refhgercton. See store lor details Excludes Outlet Stares. See sears.com lor online rebate details. Ofter good thru 11/29/2008. ** ^ ■ -— ELITE EARLY RISERS SHOP FRIDAY, NOV. 28™ 5am-Noon & SATURDAY, NOV. 29™ 7am-Noon 25% OFF KENMORE ELITE APPLIANCES PLUS £ NO PAYMENTS, NO INTEREST FOR 12 MONTHS ON ANY APPLIANCE OVER $399 WITH YOUR SEARS CARD Otter apples to any appliance over $399 after discounts and coupons when you use a qualifying Sears card and tf paid in ful within 12 months and occount is kept in good standing. Ofter not valid wih Seas Commercial One* and Sears Home Improvement Accounts" occounts See our Important Customer Information below tor Important Deterred Interest details. Oder good thru 11/29/2008 Exdudes Ouftet Stores. OR FREE STANDARD DELIVERY AFTER ONLINE OR MAIL-IN REBATE ON ANY APPLIANCE OVER $399 Free standard focal delivery on any appliance over $399 after discounts ond coupons. Standard deivery indudes delivery wfthtn the local detrvery area Mon. tiru Fri. and delivery not requiring oddtionol services a time Customer pays an additional charge tor non-standard delivery. Rebate values, toed oreas ond oddtonal charges vory. Maximum rebate value $75. Exdudes KftchenAid' built-in retrige See store tor details. Exdudes Outlet Stares. See sears.com tor onkne rebate details. Offer good torn 11/29/2008. MANY EARLY OPENING SPECIALS AVAILABLE AT INCREDIBLE PRICES FRIDAY 5AM-NOON AND SATURDAY 7AM-NOON FOR AN EVEN GREATER SELECTION SHOP SEARS.COM BUY ONLINE, PICK-UP AT YOUR LOCAL SEARS STORE Exciu** Alaska. COMMERCE SEARS OWNED & OPERATED BY ALLEN & JILL COOPER 40095 Hwy. 441 • Commerce, GA • (706) 335-3879 Open Mon.-Sat. 9-6; Sunday 11-4 COMMERCE Important Defend Interest Promotional Offer Details FINANCE CHARGES accrue on a promotional purchase from the date of puchase at the regular purchase rate in effect from time to time and all accrued hnanhe hhabrfs for the entire promotional period wil be added to your account if the purchase is not paid in ful by the end ot the promotional period or if you default under your card agreement Making the minimum monthly payment will not pay off your promotional purchase in time to avoid RNANCE CHARGES. With credit approval, for qualifying purchases made on a Sears card (Sears Commercial One' and Sears Home Improvement Account* accounts excluded unless otherwise indicated) Offer is only valid tor consumer accounts n good standing and is subject to change without notice. May not be combined with any other credit promotional offer. Promotional otters o( 14 months or mere requre minimum monthly payments as disclosed in the oiler. Sears cards: APRs up to 26.49%. but it voix account hasa variable APR, the APR sue to 28.99% as o(1(y&08 and may vaiv. Minimum McnWv RNANCE CHARGE: up to $1. See cart agreement for details, including when the default rate applies. For New Sears Card accouits: APR lor purchases 22J5%: Default APR 27.15% (rates may vary) as of KYSTO. Minimum RNANCE CHARGE: SI. See card aoreanentfor details jndudno description o( the minimum payment calculaliai and when the default rate applies Offer is only valid for consumer accounts it good standing. See card agreement for rates and minimum payment information applicable to you- account Seais cards are issued by Citibank (South Dakota), NA Sears Solutions Cards are issued by HSBC Bank Nevada, NA SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK*: Exclusions apply. See Sears Return Ralicy for more delate. Appliance prices shown are lor white unless otherwise indicated. Cotas, connectors, ice maker hook-q) and retaliation extra No extra charge for dishwasher odors Exdudes stainless steel thshesUR is a registered trademark o( Procter and Gamble Company Cincinnati, Olio, used under license by Sears. tTotal capacity. Some items may require assembly. See store for details. Authorized Retail Dealer SEARS DEALER ROP JA#811C004 The Lodge at Flatrock Mill opens in Maysville Jan Jones, innkeeper of The Lxidge at Flatrock Mill, an nounced that the 780 sq. foot B & B Guest House is open. The Lxidge is located on the Fla trock Mill Wildlife Sanctuary on Deadwyler Road in Maysville. “The second floor guest house is reminiscent of a tree house,” says Jones. “Styled after old fish camps, pine-paneling, one inch thick pine flooring, and a corrugated tin ceiling create a cabin atmosphere that wraps you in warmth. Large windows provide beautiful views of the creek on one end of The Lodge, and the woods on the other. The romantic getaway is filled with treasures from the past and all the comforts of today. The open floor plan has sitting and dining areas, a full kitchen, king size bed and two twin beds, and a shower for two. A private deck is perfect for sipping morning coffee or a glass of wine at sunset serenaded by a chorus of tree frogs.” Guests of The Lodge are free to roam the 33-acre wildlife sanctuary where wildlife and nature are protected and hunted is not allowed. Most of the sanc tuary is natural woodlands, with wetlands in the back just teeming with nature. Candler Creek bor ders the property on the south. “The creek is like a miniature Hurricane Shoals with an ex panse of flat rock,” says Jones. “Guests can idle away hours in one of the swings or the ham mock, or picnic in the arbor. The serenity here is captivating. Just watching the critters or listening to the birds is so relaxing you just don’t want to leave.” Guests arrive to continental breakfast foods and beverages in The Lodge along with a dessert. “All is not rustic, however,” adds Jones. “Luxury linens are among the amenities, as well as books and games for guests’ pleasure. Flatrock Mill is a won derful place for a vacation away from or close to home. It’s also a beautiful location for private events such as family gather ings, picnics or weddings. A wedding on the flat rock in the creek could make for a ‘rock solid marriage.” In addition to The Lodge, the Grand Room in the main house can accommodate parties up to 100 people and is ready to sched ule fall and holiday events. “We also want to have a fo cus in the art world,” said Jones. “The property is perfect for art and craft shows or art and spiri tual retreats.” Rates at The Lodge are $175 per night plus tax single or dou ble occupancy. “Select dates are going fast,” Jones stated,” “so we are encour aging everyone to call for reser vations.” For more information, con tact Jan Jones at 706-652-2229 or visit the website at www.fla- trockmill.com. HUNTING TRIP Caleb Meeks killed a twelve-pointer on a recent hunting trip in Wilkes County.