The Banks County news. (Homer, Banks County, Ga.) 1968-current, June 08, 2016, Image 9

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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 THE COMMERCE NEWS • THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 9A Cloverleaf 4-H'er named Cloverleaf 4-H’er of the Year Matthew Embrick is pictured with Caitlin Bennett, Banks County 4-H agent. Junior 4-H'er named Junior 4-H’er of the Year Jordan Pritchett is shown with Kara Perry, Banks County program assistant. Senior 4-H'er named Chelsea Pusbach, a 10 th grade 4-H’er, received Senior 4-H’er of the Year. She is shown with Caitlin Bennett, Banks County 4-H agent. Banks Co. 4-H Club honors 3 top members Banks County 4-H has named three outstanding stu dents as 4-H’ers of the year. Those named are: Cloverleaf Cloverleaf 4-H’er of the Year is Matthew Embrick. As a sixth grader, Embrick was the most active Cloverleaf 4-H’er for 2015-2016 4-H year; com peting in two state events, two district events, and countless county activities. Embrick is a member of the 4-H Archery Club and competed at the Georgia 4-H State Indoor Archery Match and Georgia 4-H State Outdoor Archery Match in the Cloverleaf Com pound Division; in addition, Embrick competed in several 4-H matches in surrounding counties. Embrick was a member of the Junior Consumer Judging Team, and competed at the District competition in Gaines ville where he evaluated dif ferent consumer goods and presented a cotton commer cial on the history of cotton. Embrick competed in the Public Speaking category for District Project Achievement in Union County and placed first with a speech about the history of woodwind instru ments. Matthew was also a third year member of the Rabbit Club and completed the Intermediate Level of the club. At the Banks County 4-H Rabbit Show, Embrick won Best of Show with his Nether- land Dwarf and also had the highest score for Intermedi ate Record book and won the Educational Display Contest. “In addition to his many accomplishments on the county district, and state lev els, Embrick is an asset to the Banks County 4-H program by volunteering to help with many activities and recruiting new 4-H members,” Caitlin Bennett, Banks County 4-H agent, states. Junior Junior 4-H’er of the Year is Jordan Pritchett. “Many times life doesn’t work out as planned and for the 2015-2016 year 7 h grade Banks County 4-H’er Jordan Pritchett was faced with a tough beginning after being involved in an accident that severely injured his right hand,” Bennett said. “How ever, that did not prevent Pritchett from having one of his most active years in 4-H in his 4-H career; and every time he participated in an event, he did so with a positive attitude and a smile on his face.” Pritchett was an active mem ber of the Junior Club, Rabbit Club, and Archery Club. With in Junior Club, Pritchett com pleted hours of community service activities and attended two state conferences. Com pleting his third year in Rabbit Club, Pritchett completed the Intermediate Level, and was honored with first place in showmanship, Best Decora tive Display and Best Costume for the 2016 Banks County 4-H Rabbit Show. Pritchett also competed in Project Achieve ment at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in March and placed 2 nd in the Sheep and Meat Goats cate gory. At Project Achievement, Pritchett also campaigned to be a Board Member of the Northeast District Junior Board. Senior Chelsea Pusbach, a 10 th grade Banks County 4-H’er, received Senior 4-H’er of the year for her exemplary partici pation in county, district, state, and national 4-H events. “Pusbach has a passion for anything equine, and 4-H is the perfect outlet for her to advance her skills in horsemanship in addition to expanding her leadership abil ities,” Bennett said. Pusbach served as presi dent for Horse Club for 2015- 2016 and was responsible for coordinating meeting activi ties, planning field trips, and working with members on their horsemanship skills. Her own horsemanship skills were put to the test when Pusbach competed at the State 4-H Horse Show in the Senior Stock Seat, Hunt Seat, and Ranch Horse Divi sions. Placing 5 th overall in the Senior Ranch Horse Divi sion led her to qualify and competed at the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Cham pionships where she com peted against the top riders from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Pusbach also demonstrated her expan sive knowledge of horses giving several speeches and demonstrations. At the State 4-H Horse Show, Pusbach competed in Senior Demon stration with a speech about leather punching for saddle in addition to submitting an essay on Equine Cushing’s Disease in the Senior Essay Contest. Within Project Achievement, Pusbach competed, and placed 1 st , in the Horse Project at the district level. Pusbach will advance to State Congress to compete for Master 4-H status within the Horse Project in July 2016. Outside her equestrian pas sion, Pusbach was a member of the 4-H Archery Club and competed at the Georgia 4-H State Indoor Archery Match and Georgia 4-H State Out door Archery Match in the Senior Compound Division; in addition to competing in sever al 4-H matches in surrounding counties. Pusbach competed in the Egg Preparation Contest and placed 2 nd overall in the state with her presentation on “Egg to Table” and farmhouse omelet. Pusbach has also sub mitted an application for the 4-H Dean’s Award in Agricul tural and Environmental Sci ences and will know the result in June 2016 at State Council; if awarded Pusbach will receive Master 4-H status and a $500 scholarship. “Matthew Embrick, Jor dan Pritchett, and Chelsea Pusbach are true leaders in Banks County 4-H and are the epitome of the 4-H Motto To Make The Best Better,”’ Ben nett said. Banks County Head Start, Pre-K now taking applications for 2016-17 school year Banks County Head Start/ Pre-K is currently taking applications for the 2016-2017 school year. “The program provides children with a learning envi ronment and varied experi ences which will help them develop socially, physically, intellectually, and emotion ally in a manner which is appropriate for their age and stage of development,” lead ers state. “The educational program includes experi ences designed to meet the individual differences and needs of participating chil dren. A nutritious breakfast and lunch are served. The center does not provide transportation.” HEAD START Enrollment status is based on income eligibility. Chil dren must turn 3 or 4 years of age on or before Septem ber 1, 2016. Requirements include: Birth certificate, proof of household income for the past 12 months (W-2 and current check stub, etc.), immunizations on FOR ONLY $5 PER MONTH, YOU CAN LIST YOUR GROUP'S MEETINGS! Let your members know when your group is meeting! Call (706) 367-5233 to advertise your meeting time, place and date in... • The Jackson Herald • The Commerce News • The Braselton News • The Banks Count, News • The Madison County Journal St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Mission Mass Schedule: Fri. 9 a.m., Sal. 4:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m., Thurs. 12:10 p.m. First Friday Adoration 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Website: www.stcatherinelabourega.org 706-367-7220 W1J Tri-County T Shrine Club 3" Thurs. of each month • 7 p.m. Rockwell Lodge 191 For more info contact Lonnie 770-503-5949 pu. u JACKSON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY Meetings at 6:30 p.m. ^August 18 & October 20 Jefferson City Clubhouse Meeting is open to all \\ ln> \\ i\h to attend. 706-367-4361 pj. 12 JEFFERSON ,l0 WAMERICAN LEGION Post 56 • Each 3rdTues., 6:30 p.m. Gene Bennett, Commander Phone (706) 757-2288 www.albertgordonpost56.org l956: JEFFERSON AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION www.jaba-ga.org Meets 3rd Thurs. • 11:45 a.m. Jefferson City Clubhouse 302 Longview Drive ATHENS AMERICAN LEGION Post 20 Meeis each 4th Tues., 6:30 p.m. Thomas W. Remar, Post Commander Home (706) 549-2799 • Cell (630) 886-1936 email: TKRemar@ao1.com Pd. |2 JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB Meets Tuesdays Jefferson City Clubhouse 12:30 p.m. *(727) 488-4100 Joseph Morgan. President THE MADISON COUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION meets September - June on the second Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. at the lla Restaurant in lla. There is no local meeting in July and August. President: Karol Scarborough 678-6174101 pu. 7 Pd 1/17 Madison County Democratic Party Conolus Scott Jr. - Committee Chairman 706-789-3336 Meeting fourth Sat. ot each month. MadnonCo Govt Ci>mplr\ Other Mrctmg Room www.madisoncoimtygademocrats.org Pilot Club of Jefferson Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm Jefferson City Clubhouse 706-367-9313 or 706-693-4715 7« ROCKWELL , ® f LODGE F & A.M. ' v ' No. 191,Hoschton,GA 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 pjn. • Dinner at 6:30 pm. www.rockwelllodge191.com Two blocks behind Larry's Garage West Broad at Hall Street ^ BANKS COUNTY (, J AMERICAN LEGION Post 215 Meets each 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. In Homer, GA at the American Legion Building on Historic Highway 441 p 4 i? BANKS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. meets first Monday each month 7:00 p.m. in the Banks Co. Historical Courthouse ai 105 U.S. Hwy. 441 North in Homer w.8 JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th Monday Jefferson City Clubhouse 6:30 p.m. *(706) 654-5693 Gay Bradley. President M2 A JOHN H. JONES LODGE NO. 348 F & A.M. No. 348, Danielsvilie. GA 3rd Thursday ol each month at 7:00 p.m. Crawford W. Long St. Danielsvilie, GA Pd. 5/17 A UNITY LODGE M F & A.M. No. 36, Jefferson, GA 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Tom Hays *678-316-7492 Borders SI. behind Tabo’s m ss BANKS COUNTY ( J AMERICAN LEGION - AUXILIARY-Post 215 Meets each 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. In the American Legion Building at 1350 Historic Homer Hwy., Homer, GA Pd.5/17 Call (706) 367-5233 for all your printing needs! Form 3231, Social Security card (if available) and child’s insurance card (if available). PRE-K Enrollment status is on a first-come first served basis. Children must turn 4 years of age on or before Septem ber 1, 2016. Requirements include: Birth certificate, proof of residency (utility bill, etc.), immunizations on Form 3231, Social Secu rity Card (if available) and child’s insurance card (if available). Contact Jan Bertrang (Center Director) or Natia- sha Brown (Family Partner) at (706) 677-2963 if you have questions. Please Recycle This Newspaper TKcwhYou/! The Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program Board would like to thank the community for their support of the “Are You Smarter Than A 10 Year Old?” event. It was a great success because of: ~ Our Sponsors ~ Jackson Electric Membership Corporation Southeast Toyota Distributors Fit To A Tee ~ Our Teams ~ Jackson County Family Connection City of Jefferson First Commerce Bank Piedmont Regional Library - “The Deducers” Wilbanks Law Firm SE Toyota Distributors Piedmont Regional Library - “Scholarly Sloths” Tanger Outlet Jackson EMC Lanier Technical College ~ Our Judges ~ Kevin Poe • Tom Crow • Tommy Benton ~ Our Contributors ~ advertisers • silent auction door prize donators • volunteers ~ Our Experts ~ Our 10 year olds from throughout the county: Kennedy Mullis • Bridget Zengel • Annika Sorrow Rayna Bulloch • Randi Bowles • Michael Edwardson We couldn’t have done it without our EXPERTS!

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The Banks County news. (Homer, Banks County, Ga.) 1968-current, June 08, 2016, Image 9