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50<t • Homer, Banks County, GA 30547 • A Publication of MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. • 24 Pages, 2 Sections Plus Supplements • Vol. 46 No. 19 Sports BCHS track teams compete at Rabun IB Church Homer Baptist race winners 8A Community 'Night of Hope for Children' held IIA SCHOOLS Davis hired as new school superintendent BY SHARON HOGAN The Banks County Board of Education, during a called meeting on April 2, hired Stan Davis as the new school superin tendent. Davis will begin his duties as Banks County School Superintendent in mid- May. He was hired as a 12-month employee, at a salary of $ 130,000 per year, based on 230 working days, Shane Roberts, BOE chairman said. Davis signed a three-year contract with the BOE. “We can’t wait to become a part of the community,” Davis said, after he was hired. Approximately 50 people, including staff, students and community members, turned out for the called meeting to wel come Davis to the school system. OTHER BUSINESS In other business at the called meet ing, the following personnel items were approved: • retirements: Karen Nelson and Angie Minish, both teachers as Banks County Primary School. •resignations: Donna Cherveny, Banks County Middle School teacher; and Shelby Pendley, BCPS paraprofes- sional. EAGER TO START The new Banks County School Superintendent, Stan Davis (L) and his wife Katie (C) are shown with assistant superintendent Ann Hopkins on April 2. Davis told the group gathered for the called BOE meeting that his family is eager to become a part of the Banks County community. Advance voting coming up Advance voting for the May 20 election in Banks County is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, April 28-May 16, at the Banks County Registrars Office, Candler Street, Homer. Saturday voting will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 10. The race for the District 1 seat on the Banks County Board of Commissioners, between incumbent Danny Maxwell and Gary Clark, will be voted on county wide. The candidate running for the District 1 seat is required to live in that district but the vote is open to all citizens in the coun ty. Banks County voters can register to vote in the May 20 election now through Monday April 21, at the registrar’s office. Qualifying underway in Lula Qualifying is being held in the City of Lula through 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Candidates are qualifying to fill the council seat previously held by Norm Harrop, who resigned because he planned to move out of the city. As of Tuesday morning, Garnett Smith was the only candidate to qualify. Inside * * •BCHS baseball team earns first win — page 1B •Crawford: Deal’s wounds are self-inflicted — page 4A Other news Crime -6A Church -8A Obituaries — 10A Classifieds -6B-7B Legals -8B-9B Sports -1B-4B Vet Day BUSTER GETS CHECKED Jackie Armor stood with her 14-year-old horse, “Buster,” while Dr. Eric Sjoberg did a dental checkup during Vet Day Saturday. See more photos on page 5A. Photo by Wesleigh Sagon 'Easter in the Park' planned April 19 in Homer “Easter in the Park” will be held in downtown Homer on Saturday April 19, from 1-3 p.m. The event is free. There will be story time with Penny Praise and Lauren Patrick, an Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, face painting, pony rides by the Banks Crossing Saddle Club, hotdog lunch by Commerce County Cafe and Redemption Outreach, lemonade and treats served by Becky Taylor, a book signing with Banks County author, Penny Praise, and illustrators, Lauren and Meagan Patrick. Story time begins at 1 p.m. The one and two-yearolds egg hunt will be from 1-3 p.m. in the Veterans Park. The three-yearolds egg hunt will be on the Historic Courthouse lawn at 1:15 p.m. Families can all hunt togeth er on the lawn. All other activities are available from 1:30-3 p.m. Parking is available at the Courthouse or City Hall. Yonah Homer Road, between the Courthouse and Historic Homer Hwy., will be closed. Mulberry and Mason streets will be closed around the park. The event is provided by Homer Downtown Development, Homer Garden Club, Redemption Outreach and Commerce County Cafe. ‘EASTER IN THE PARK’ PLANNED The Town of Homer will have its “Easter in the Park” on Saturday, April 19, from 1-3 p.m. Pictured are Penny Scott (left), as Penny Praise, and Lauren Patrick as Bunny, telling the story of Easter from Bunny’s point of view.
