The Banks County news. (Homer, Banks County, Ga.) 1968-current, December 20, 2023, Image 11

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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023 BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 3B Farm Bureau women present program to BCES Garden Club Christmas craft, book part of program Banks County Farm Bureau representative Julie Jackson is shown reading a book to elementary school students. Banks County Farm Bureau Women’s committee mem bers, Julie Jackson, Sarah Carlan, and Wendy Fuschetti, presented a program to Banks County Elementary stu dents. The BCES After-school Garden Club planted flowers in repurposed cans from the school lunchroom. These cans made vessels for colorful pansies to beautify the homes of our students. They were very excited about taking them home. The students also read the new book of the month, “The Queen and the First Christmas Tree.” Then the students participated in the STEM Challenge trying to create a Christmas tree using toothpicks and mini marshmallows. The Banks County Elementary School After-school Garden Club participated in the STEM Challenge trying to create a Christmas tree using toothpicks and mini marshmallows. Banks County Farm Bureau representative Sarah Carlan is shown he,ping an elementary school student with a spe cial project. Farm Bureau members met with the BCES Af ter-school Garden Club and helped the students plant flow ers in repurposed cans from the school lunchroom. Banks County Farm Bureau Women’s committee member Wendy Fuschetti is shown with an elementary school student she helped make a container to hold flowers. Qt JHmt CBt CkmJtmai There is a special feeling of cheer in the air which can only mean one thing: Christmas is almost here! In the spirit of the season, we extend our heartfelt thanks for inviting us into your home. With best wishes for a Happy, Healthy Season. Hours: 9-6 Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 10-5 Wed. & Sat. 1697 South Elm Street* Downtown Commerce 335-3189 'Blessings Cktislmstime May our prayers for peace and goodwill add spiritual depth to the celebration of Christmas, and may you, and those close to you, be blessed with the true meaning of this holiday. (O/iilfoett ~Hcms Sc Cvmalov^ 'Baldwin - Cornelia - Deforest 706-778-7123 • 706-778-1700 o * *t>. Hope Your Holiday Is Carolers, bells and boughs of holly, sounds and sights that make us jolly...Yes, Christmastime is finally here. Filling our hearts and homes with cheer. As we take time to celebrate, rejoice and reflect, there’s just one more thing we don’t want to neglect. It’s the chance to say thanks and best wishes to our customers, friends and good folks like you. 706-367-8782 1950 Bill Wright Rd, Jefferson, GA 30549