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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016 THE COMMERCE NEWS • THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 5A Ward recognized by Banks County Farm Bureau The Banks County Farm Bureau recently hosted its 55th annual meeting with over 130 in attendance. After the meal, vice pres ident Sammy Reece made the introductions. President Jimmy Morrison called the meeting to order. No by-law changes were made this year. Agency man ager Casey Ryals shared his vision for serving the insur ance needs of the residents of Banks County. Women’s Committee Chair, Ann Gordon, intro duced the 2015-2016 winners of the Farm Bureau school contest. Peyton Black, win ner of the High School Art contest and Josie Cochran the Elementary School Post er winner. Gordon also introduced this years recipient of the Albert Ward Memorial Schol arship Christopher Crump. Before the closing of the business session, Jimmy Morrison presented the Ward Family a plaque recognizing the late Albert Ward for his more than 20 years of service on the Banks County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Ward was best known for his generosity and dedica tion to serving his neighbor, the community and to pro moting agriculture. Guests were entertained by The Farrows. The dinner was made by Kay Reece and the event was co-hosted by the Banks County 4-H students. The evening was conclud ed with many guests winning door prizes. Art contest winners Pictured are: Peyton Black, first place high school art contest winner, Ann Gordon Banks County Farm Bureau Women’s Chair, Josie Cochran, first place elementary school poster contest winner, London Cochran second place high school art contest winner. 4-H'ers serve as co-hosts Banks County 4-Her’s served as the co-hosts at the Banks County Farm Bureau annual meeting. Shown are: (L-R) Lorin Andrews, Lillie Haynes, Alyssa Boggus, and Harley Gaylor. Not pictured Emma Fuller. Annual dinner Sen. John Wilkinson is shown speaking to guests at the annual dinner for the Banks County Farm Bureau. Fruit sales planned by Banks 4-H The Banks County 4-H is selling fmit through Nov. 8 as the annual 4-H fundraiser. Navel and Juice Oranges, Red Grapefruit, Tangelos, Tangerines, and Mandarin Oranges can be purchased from 1040 pound boxes. The Banks County 4-H is also offering Fuji, Granny Smith, and Pink Lady apples from Mercier’s Orchards in 5-pound bags. A citms trio (27 pounds of assorted navel oranges, tan gelos, and grapefruits) or the mixed bag which includes two of everything will also be offered. All proceeds benefit the Banks County 4-H and will be used exclusively for youth programming. To purchase fruit or donate to the Banks Coun ty 4-H Program, contact the Banks County Extension and 4-H Office at 706-677-6230 or send an email to ugel011@ uga.edu. Agriculture Awards Banquet planned Nov. 7 The annual Banks County Agriculture Awards Banquet will be held on November 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, located at 2405 Hwy. 52, Lula. Awards being present ed are: Farmer of the Year, Woman in Agriculture, Agri business of the Year and Hall of Fame. Host Sponsors are: Banks County Farm Bureau, Banks County Chamber CVB and Banks County Extension. Farm-City Week will be cel ebrated along with the rich history of agriculture and farming in Banks County and Georgia by a guest speaker. Dinner will be served. DQ i rnnr Small Blizzard ! river, for Veterans i must have valid ID c Commerce Location Only • Expires 11/11/16 r 50<t Off I any | biscuits _ f Commerce Location Only • Expires 11/30/16 ) L_ J $5 Buck Lunch 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $ 1 Off Banana Split w/1 Peanut Buster Parfait i W“«, Commerce Location Only • Expires 11/30/16 A I Can not be used with other deals. 463 S. Elm St. • Downtown Commerce Ward recognized Margie and Kelli Ward, wife and daughter of the late Albert Ward, accept a plaque in honor of his 20 years of service on the Banks County Farm Bureau Board. Republican JIMMY HOOPER Banks County Commission Chairman See My Job Performance SINCE 2013 • Established Election Board, improved voting & registration • Increased employee salaries by 8%. Raised base pay to $29,120 • Roads resurfaced or paved more than 30 miles • Total bridge repairs: 18 • Repairs to culverts • Bennett Road - Land fill: Safety • Windmill Park Sports Complex: $3 million plus • New DFACS building • Monthly employee newsletter • Web page & Website • New County Vehicles: E911 - Road Dept. Tax Assessor’s Office - Fire Dept. • Planning Office - Maintenance - Sheriff’s Office • New heavy equipment for roads • Regular Department Head Meetings • Expansion & improvements to water services - Fort Lamar Water Tank - Water Insurance • Service longevity recognition for employees • Vast improvements: Fire Dept. - EMS - 911 - Recreation • Improvements at Senior Center Facility & Programs • $550,000 grant application for Senior Center improvements • Safety Study and expansion at I85 to include Eisenhower Drive • Faulkner Drive intersection to Tanger Outlet: $6.2 million dollars Code enforcement officer. Pan handlers Motel/Hotel resolution of extended stay Sunday alcohol sales GIS Mapping department. Tax Office. Clerk of Court. Assessor’s Office Working together to get out accurate tax information on time Stable Fire Department: Less drama Commissioner’s Day Celebration EPD sanctions removed concerning gas tank 109 acres for economic develop ment Plans and incentive to grow Martin Bridge Plans already in place to attract industry from France Hudson River Business Park: Creative Solar - DFACS - Wincorp Narrowband Conversion - better communication Secured intergovernmental water agreement - with surrounding counties Negotiated SPLOST with cities Achieved Commissioner certification and advanced certification Property fly over/tax mapping purposes Improved/reevaluated salary pay scales Purchased property for elevated water tank Fort Lamar Road Refund $80,000 water overcharge to Grove Level Baptist Church All the above was achieved without a tax increase and all future plans will be achieved without a tax increase! Unfinished Plans • Continue to pave and resurface roads • Continue to add programs to Recre ation Department • Expand and grow 1-85 Intersection • Expand fee collection from Land Fill • New Business • Obtain a free standing grocery store • New Restaurants • Use incentives to attract industries • New Motels • Renovate public library • New Manufacturing • Build 2 new fire stations 706-335-9197 PAID FOR BY THE CANDIDATE