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WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 5A Social 9th annual 5K Run/Walk fundraiser planned at Tanger Tanger Outlet Center in Commerce has announced that this year’s beneficiary of the funds raised from the 9th Annual Fit For a Cure Run/ Walk will be “Monies for Mammos: Northridge Med ical Center Breast Imaging Fund,” providing mammog raphy screenings for quali fied individuals. This years event is sched uled for Saturday morning, October 14, starting at 8:30 a.m. The Tanger 5K event is part of a month-long effort to raise funds and awareness in the fight against breast can cer in our community. “Monies for Mammos is designed as an organized effort to help support qual ified individuals in our community receive a free mammography screening at Northridge Medical Cen ter,” said Judy Warmer, Chief Operating Officer for Northridge Medical Center. “All qualified individuals who register will receive a mam mography screening and a reading by a radiologist at no cost. We are excited to partner with the folks at Tan ger Outlets on the 5K event in the hopes of delivering this service to more people in the community. We are thankful for the support that Tanger Outlets has shown to help with the health of our community.” Under Armour will once again be the Presenting Sponsor for the 5K and will donate the race shirts that will be given away to the first 550 registered participants. The family event is open to mnners and walkers of all ages. Prizes will be award ed to divisional age bracket winners as well as the top male and top female win ners. The first 550 pre-regis- tered participants will receive a race pack which includes a commemorative Under Armour race t-shirt, medal, Tanger shopping discounts and other goodies. To register, visit Tanger Shopper Services on site in suite 201 or register conve niently online at www.tanger- outlet.com/race. The early registration period ends at 11 p.m. on October 12. After that, the fee will increase from $25 per person to $30. The 3.1 mile course will begin and end at the Tanger Outlet Center in Commerce. Groups of 10 or more par ticipants are eligible for a pre-registration discount of $10 per person (off of the adult fee). The team pre-reg istration fee is only $15 per person, a savings of $100 or more. Team prizes will be presented for largest team, best team T-shirt design, best average team time and best overall team spirit. For more information on team registrations contact the Tanger Shopper Services office at (706) 335-3354. “We are very excited about this year’s event and we are hopeful and confident that we will pass last years fund raising mark of $12,000,” remarked Mark Valentine, General Manager of the Tan ger Outlet Center. “Current ly, the team is working on signing up sponsors for this year’s 5K, as we are looking for businesses in the com munity to partner with us on this very worthwhile event.” This year’s event once again is a registered race of the ‘Run & See Georgia Grand Prix Series,’ and the ‘Black Bag Race Series.’ Since 1994, Tanger Out lets across the country have raised more than $20 million dollars to help find a cure, help those in need, and to raise awareness of proper screenings and care. RECOGNIZED FOR READING Abby Barlow, age 11, has completed the Summer Reading Program at Maysville Public Library. She earned her Reading Completion Certificate, all level prizes and a SRP T-shirt. Public family history events in Athens July 23-28 Judson Acie Griffin born June 24 Congratulations to West- ly and Amy Griffin on the birth of their son Judson Acie Griffin born June 24 at 7:15. He weighed 61b 5oz and was 20 x h inches long. He joins a proud big sister Kynlee Griffin and broth er Westly Griffin. He is the grandson of Ken and Angie Parks of Gillsville and Edd Roberts of Alabama and the late Billy Griffin. Congratulations to Kari and Brannon Scales on the birth of their daughter Gracelyn Marie born June 28, at 1:14 p.m. She weighed 91b and 13oz and was 21 ’/2 inches long. She joins proud big brothers Brayden Lamar, 4, and Zachary Wyatt. She is the granddaughter of Randy and Tina Jordan, and Randall Scoggs, Beverly and Mike Wood, and Don and Kathy Scales; great-grandpar ents, Harold and Letricia Ledford, Tommy and Loretta Jordan, Kenneth and Betty Parson and Helen Scales; great- great-grandmother Ruth Parson. Happy Birthday Kelly Mize, Paula Whiting, Mat thew Poole, Phylliss Hop per, Daniel Carver, Lacey Shubert, Kim Payne, Kyle Willene Boyle Standridge, Caleb Boyle, Bryson McCoy, Laney Faye Min- ish, Todd Harris, Jordan Waters, Troy Jones, Greg Crane, Ashley Pace, and Mike Queen. Happy Anni versary Nathan and Janice Sims, Troy and Barbara Jones “52” and Wayne and Melo dy Fowler. Those who are sick in our community and need prayers are Steve White- head, Pat Farmer, Dylan Jackson, David Bonds, Joe Brock, Brian Mathis, Kerry Stephens, Tonya McClure, Jimmy Hope, Jamie Hope, Kenneth Hopper, Alex Strickland, Barbara Jones, Bria Rylee, Frank Jarrell, Lynda Gettier, Zemirah Deleria, Ken Ashley, Dan Boling, Carolyn Standridge, Kim Crane, Toney Massey, Billy Massey, Chester Hewell, Edith Goodson, and Kenneth and Betty Par son. Willene Boyle compiles community news from Banks County and Com merce. To get an item listed, email it to her at willene ,boyle@windstream. net or call her at 706-677- 4200. Avoid carpenter ants at home in Georgia during the sum mer, homeowners begin seeing these large black ants inside their homes or outside on the porch or deck. The ants they see are called car penter ants. These ants are normally found in wooded areas where there are a lot of decaying stumps, rotting roots and/or old declining trees. These sites are perfect for them to build a nest. Carpenter ants live in col onies made up of a “queen,” males, workers, eggs, and pupae. The colony can be discovered by the discarded wood chips (frass) piled on the ground near the entrance to the nest. The colony sup ports a large home nest (nor mally outdoors), plus several satellite nests. To destroy the ant colony, all nests must be found and taken out. Actually, carpenter ants are not nearly as bad as you might think. Although they are associated with dead and rotting wood, they do not eat the wood and do not cause the rot. Carpenter ants will not kill trees, they just prefer the soft, moist, rotten wood in which to build their nurser ies. Indoors, they seek out areas around plumbing and roof leaks where wood stays wet and rots. Out of doors, they seek rotting stumps and roots, decaying trees, and firewood. Carpen ter ants eat dead and liv ing insects, the honey dew emitted by aphids, ripe fmit, fmit juices, sugar and sweets, and scraps of food. Gener ally, when you see a single ant, it is a scout foraging for food. When he finds food, he will leave a pheromone scent trail back to the nest. Up to a point, carpenter ants have a positive effect on the Bob Waldorf environment, in that, as a scaven ger, they repro cess or clean up rotting wood. On the other hand, when their tun nels put a strain on the tree’s water conducting capac ity and when the tunnels weaken the tree’s struc ture and the tree becomes a hazard tree, the ants become unwanted pests. As mentioned earlier, to get rid of the ants it is essential to destroy both the home and satellite nests. Elimi nate stumps, and cover and store firewood away from the house, off the ground. Repairing roof and plumb ing leaks also helps. Prop er food storage and sanita tion can also reduce ants. You should wash areas that have been used by foraging ants in order to get rid of the pheromone scent trail. Every year there are fewer and fewer chemical prod ucts allowed to be used by the homeowner. A few will be available at your local hardware or garden supply store. Whatever you choose, read the directions carefully. Boric acid is one material that is still available; it will kill foraging ants but it will not be carried back to the nest. Liquid formulations are also available. Aerosol sprays do not provide long lasting ant control. If you see a large amount of ants indoors (twelve or more in one day) and you suspect a heavy infestation, call a pro fessional exterminator. They are licensed to use stronger, longer-lasting pesticides not available to the general pub lic. (Portions of this article provided by David Hubbard, Regional Extension Agent). Bob Waldorf is the Banks County extension agent. The deadline for submitting news or photographs to this newspaper is noon on the Monday prior to publication. Please Recycle This Newspaper Family history researchers of all experience levels will be gathering in Athens to attend one of eleven week-long courses through the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) hosted by the Georgia Genealogical Society at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel on July 23 through 28. Two events during the week will be open to the public. The FamilySearch Family History and Genealogy Expo is a free public event taking place Sunday, July 23, from noon until 5 p.m. No registration is required. Genealogy and history relat ed organizations and vendors, including expo sponsor Famil ySearch, and institute host Georgia Genealogical Society, will have displays to help those who are interested explore gene alogy resources, organizations, and educational opportunities. Evening sessions are open to the public for $15 each. Sessions include How to Use Galileo and the UGA Libraries’ Resources with Laura Carter, MEd, MLIS, SLIS on Monday; Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) Certification Seminar with Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL and Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA or Why Great Grandpa Shaved Off His Mustache: Tales of our Ancestors and the Weather, which includes true stories and sources for information about histor ical weather with John Philip Colletta, PhD on Tuesday; and Private Archives: What They Are and How to Use Them with John Philip Colletta, PhD on Wednesday. Sessions will be held from 7 to 8:15 p.m., July 24-26. Cash and credit cards will be accepted at the door, but register on the IGHR website by July 17 to guarantee a handout. Parking is available in the adjacent UGA South Campus Parking Deck. Additional information is available on the IGHR website ighr.gagensociety.org. Recipe of the Week: Strawberry Salsa Ralph Goodson submitted the recipe of the week, Straw berry Salsa. Ingredients 2 cups chopped strawber ries 3/4 cup chopped red bell peppers 1/4 cup seeded chopped cucumber 1/4 cup green onion 1/4 cup chopped Vidalia onion 2 tablespoons seeded minced jalapeno pepper 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro Directions Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill sev eral hours. Serve with grilled chicken or pork chops. Cooks are asked to submit their favorite recipe to the MainStreet Newspapers Inc. to be featured in an upcom ing issue. Recipes can be emailed to angie@mainstreetnews.com Those selected will receive a free one-year subscription (or renewal) to the newspa per. When you submit the recipe, also include whether your subscription is a renew al or a new subscription. La Hacienda Commerce 173 Steven B. Tanger Blvd. 706-335-7458 La Hacienda Braselton 5391 Highway 53 706-654-0070 BANKS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET HEARING 2018 PROPOSED BUDGET TIME: July 17, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: The Banks County Board of Education Conference Room 1989 Historic Homer Highway The Original Mexican Restaurant! Not affiliated with any other restaurant. Headmaster’s Comer by Steve Cummings EAGLE BASEBALL CAMPS - Starting this week, Coach Os borne and his staff will hold 3 weeks of baseball camps at ACS. You can check out the ACS web site for more details. Coach Osborne is a former college coach who served as the Head Coach at Wingate Uni versity in Charlotte, and as an assistant at UGA. Our pitching coach, Jake Westbrook, was a 1st round pick in the 1996 Major League draft and picked up 105 wins in his 13-year career. He also won a World Series with St. Louis in 2011. A big thanks to Coach Os borne and Coach Westbrook, and to all those helping. I'm confi dent the next 3 weeks will be a great experience for these kids. ATHENS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL “Affordable Quality Education Since 1970" K3-12TH CALL (706) 549-7586 www.athenschristian.com
