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THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS • THE COMMERCE NEWS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016
Certified Literate program plans fundraiser
The annual “Are You Smarter
Than a 10 Year Old” will be held
Tuesday, May 10, at 6 p.m. in
the Jackson EMC auditorium in
Jefferson.
“Sometimes we all wonder
if we are as smart as kids in
school today,” leaders state.
“We all like to think that we are
but we still question.”
Leaders say this is your chance
to find out. At the event, attend
ees can see if they can answer
some of the questions that adult
teams will be asked. Teams of
three adults from throughout the
county will be vying for the right
to say they are smarter than
a 10-year old at the end of the
evening.
Each team will be asked ques
tions in different categories and
will have an opportunity to get
help from a group of 10-year
old students from schools
throughout the county. They
can choose to use the students
answer or go with their own
response. If a team gives an
incorrect answer, they will have
one opportunity to pay a mul
ligan to remain in the game,
or they will be knocked out of
competition.
Last year’s winning team, City
of Jefferson, will be trying to
hold onto its title for another
year. They will have some stiff
competition for the other teams,
leaders state.
This event is presented by
the Jackson County Certified
Literate Community Program
(CLCP) to raise funds for the
Jackson County Adult Education
Center located in Commerce in
the Lanier Technical College
campus, the part-time class in
Braselton and all the other GED
and ESL classes that are held in
Jackson County. There is no cost
for any of these classes. The
CLCP works to provide some
GED scholarships, post-second-
ary scholarships, buy books
and equipment for the classes
and other items that are needed
to help provide an educational
opportunity for adults in Jack-
son County that did not finish
high school. All proceeds for
this event will be used for these
purposes.
There will be a silent auction
with several items available for
bids. There will be audience
participation prizes for those
in the audience that correctly
answer some questions asked
by the master of ceremonies,
Andy Garrison.
Admission is free but dona
tions will be accepted to benefit
the adult literacy program. This
is a family friendly event.
Anyone that would like to
donate items for the silent auc
tion items for door prizes or
those needing more information
about the event, contact Sandra
Fite at 706-367-8574.
For information on any of the
GED, ESL or basic education
classes, contact Gwenn Evans at
770-535-6277.
Announcements
Spring into recycling
set for April 23
in Jackson County
Keep Jackson County Beautiful will host
two 2016 recycling events. The first is set for
Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to noon near
the Jackson County transfer station.
Accepted recyclables include:
•E-waste (computers, monitors, printers,
mice, scanners, fax machines, etc.)
• document shredding (no more than two
copy paper-sized boxes)
•latex paint (five free gallons, additional
gallons are $2 each)
• auto oil and batteries
• clean plastic bags
• household batteries
• fluorescent light bulbs (six free, $2 each
additional)
• used eyeglasses
• aluminum cans
• small metals
Televisions can be recycled for $20 each,
which goes to the E-waste company (money
will be handed to Atlanta Recycling Solutions
employee).
Microwaves and vacuum cleanerss will not
be taken.
The Jackson County transfer station is
located at 12 Hendrix Drive, Jefferson.
For more information, contact 706-708-7198
orstrepagnier@jacksoncountygov.com.
The second recycling event will be Satur
day, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to noon.
DRUG TAKE-BACK
There will also be a drug take back during
the recycling events. The take-back is done in
partnership with the Jackson County Sheriffs
Office. Participants must hand the drugs to a
deputy.
“Testing has found pain medications, hor
mones and other medications in our drinking
water, surface water and in the ground,” a
spokesperson said. “Please dispose of med
ications properly.”
Drop boxes are located in the lobby of the
JCSO or Braselton, Commerce and Jeffer
son police departments. Other local police
departments do not have the permanent
boxes, but officers will take the medications
for disposal.
No needles or needle packages of any kind
will be taken.
Hoard to speak at
historic courthouse
in Jefferson May 12
In recognition of May being Historic Pres
ervation Month, the Jackson County Historic
Courthouse Restoration Committee and the
Jefferson Historic Preservation Committee
is sponsoring a presentation by G. Richard
“Dickey” Hoard, son of Floyd Hoard, on his
father’s tragic death in August, 1967.
Dickey Hoard is a native of Jefferson and
a graduate of Jefferson High School. His
book, Alone Among the Living, chronicles
the murder of his father, Piedmont Judicial
Circuit Solicitor General Floyd G. Hoard, who
died at age 40 when bootleggers wired his car
with dynamite. The 1967 murder shocked the
state of Georgia and brought about key chang
es in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit.
The presentation will take place on Thurs
day, May 12, at 7 p.m. on the first floor of
the Historic Jackson County Courthouse.
A reception and book signing will follow.
Tickets are $20 per person, and seating is
limited. Tickets may be purchased at the
Historic Courthouse from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday through Friday, or you may call 706-
387-7685. Proceeds from the event will go the
restoration of the second floor courtroom in
the Historic Courthouse.
Humane Society's
'Fur Ball' to feature
award-winning bulldog
On Saturday April 23, the doors at the Jeffer
son Civic Center will open at 6 p.m. to a night
of dinner, dancing, entertainment and fun
presented by The Humane Society of Jackson
County.
Featured entertainment will be The Margins,
an improv group from Athens; the Way Back
Band playing 01’ School Music from the 60s;
and Jon and Jane Fisher, DJ’s for the evening.
In addition, enjoy a champagne reception
with hors d’ oeuvres and a buffet supper. Just
added is an appearance by Annabelle, recent
winner of Best in Non-Sporting group at the
140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Annabelle was featured in the April 6th edition
of Mainstreet Newspapers.
“Come meet Annabelle and her owner-han
dler, Kelly Franz,” organizers state. “Then relive
the 60s’ with HSJC, wear those funky clothes,
and play some Twister. With both a live band
and DJs to dance the night away exciting
silent auction items from around the world
and some heirloom items too, awesome raffle
prizes, door prizes galore, buffet dinner and of
course, some of your favorite ‘party animals’ in
attendance, you better be there or be ‘square.’
Tickets are $60. And can be purchased at the
door or online at hsjc.com. ID will be required
to purchase alcohol.
The Fur Ball will be the only major fundraiser
of the Humane Society this year. All proceeds
will go to the rescue programs, subsidized
spay/neuter, pet food assistance, as well as the
planned shelter. HSJC is a 501 c 3 not for profit
organization.
“We have decided to concentrate on plans
for our shelter so we need your support,” orga
nizers state.
For more information, call 707-367-1111.
Several volunteer opportunities available in area
To be listed in the volunteer
column, send information to
AngieEditor@aol.com or mail
it to: Angela Gary The Banks
County News, RO. Box 920,
Homer, Ga. 30547.
The following are volunteer
opportunities in Banks Coun
ty and the surrounding area:
• Banks County Head Start
& Pre-K: various opportunities
to volunteers will be available
in the upcoming school year.
Please contact Jan Bertrang
or Kristy Ayers at 706-677-
2963.
•Banks County Commu
nity Emergency Response
Team is seeking volunteer
participants. For more infor
mation, check out the website
at www.bankscert.org or call
the Banks County EMA Office
at 706-677-3401.
•The Banks County Liter
acy Council needs volunteers
to work on projects, help dis
tribute books and materials,
help with clerical work, and
other similar work. For more
information, contact people
Mellisa Dalton at 706677-3693
and Lisa Prescott at the Adult
Learning Center at 706-677-
4302.
•Piedmont CASA volun
teers speak for children who
are in foster care. For more
information, call the CASA
office at 706-387-6375.
• The Banks County Adult
Literacy Center is seeking
volunteer teachers. They
especially need math tutors,
including the areas of intro
ductory algebra, geometry
and Algebra I. Tutors are
needed on Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. For
more information, call 706-
6774302.
•Civil Air Patrol: cadets,
ages sixth grade through
18 years old, participate in
search and rescue missions
and learn how to fly airplanes.
Senior members teach cadets
and students at middle and
high schools and can also
work with emergency ser
vices. Contact Luther McCoy
706677-1490.
•Adult learning center at
Lanier Technical College sat
ellite campus 706-335-1931.
•Hope Resource Center:
crisis pregnancy support cen
ter, 706-367-5304.
•Action: help package and
distribute food to low-income
families and the elderly 706-
367-9599.
•Christian Outreach Food
Bank: work in warehouse,
335-6084.
•Girl Scouts: needs troop
leaders, assistant leaders,
trainers and recruiters. Call
Terri Bear, 706-548-7297.
•Boy Scouts of America,
Northeast Georgia Council:
volunteers need to be troop
leaders and assistants, 706-
548-1435.
•AIDS Coalition of North
east Georgia: help with infor
mation line, office support,
the buddy program and help
ing hands, 706-542-2437.
•American Red Cross,
East Georgia Chapter: needs
help with disaster relief and
blood drives and needs first
aid and CPR instructors, 706-
353-1645.
•American Cancer Soci
ety: assistance with special
events, 706-5494893.
•American Heart Associ
ation: assistance with special
events, 706-5496939.
• Children’s Advocacy Cen
ter: assist with clerical work
in office, provide child care
during various group meet
ings and solicit donations of
snacks, drinks, paper prod
ucts and various children’s
items. Tina Grubbs, director,
770868-1900.
• Peace Place: various
opportunities at the shelter
for battered women and their
children, Marilyn, 770-307-
3633.
• Our Daily Bread: Athens
urban ministry soup kitchen,
706-353-6647.
•Sandy Creek Park: sev
eral volunteer opportunities,
including monthly hikes and
canoeing trips to pick up
trash. The park also needs
volunteers to supervise chil
dren during the monthly spe
cial programs and events the
park offers. Sandy Creek Park
has volunteer opportunities
available for anyone willing
to do office work or help with
publications. Contact the park
at 706613-3615.
•Athens Area Humane
Society: help with special
events and hands-on work in
the shelter, Lisa Klein, 706-
353-CATS (2287).
•Community Connection
of Northeast Georgia: work
on information research and
database and directory updat
ing, 706-353-1313.
•Special Olympics: needs
assistance for athletic events,
Kathy Smith, 706-548-3550.
•State Botanical Gardens
of Georgia: needs tour guides,
people to greet guests and
work in the gift shop, green
house and at special events,
706-5426195.
•Athens Regional Medical
Center: help at information
desk, in admissions, at the
gift shop, mailroom and at
special events, 706-354-3510.
A free community event
Saturday
April 23
6-lOpm
Kid’s Choice Trophies
Food
Beer garden
Live Band
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