Fifth Grader Wins Final Week of Contest

Mekia Taylor, a fifth grader at Washington Park, beat out the competition for the last week of The Monticello News 2010 football contest.

For her effort, Miss Taylor collected $25 from McIntosh State Bank. Head teller and 41-year-veteran of the bank, Dorothy McElheney made the presentation to Miss Taylor, then cashed the check for her.

lt was a tough week, when only 14 contests counted, because the Giants/Vikings. game was postponed after the roof collapsed at the Metrodome. Miss Taylor was the only one with 12 right, but nine others had 11 right. Miss Taylor was excited to win, and said it was the first time she played. She really knows her football, or she’s a lucky young lady!
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The final honor roll is included on page 8 of today’s paper. All contestants should review it this week and call us at 706-468-6511 if they think it is incorrect. The deadline for revisions is noon Monday, Dec. 20.

On Monday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m., the grand prize drawing will be held. Everyone who is on the honor roll will have his or her name included in the drawing the number of times it’s listed in the paper.

One winner will receive four tickets to the Chick-fil-A Bowl in Atlanta on New Year’s Eve. The ticket package includes tickets to the fan fest, also.

Last Week’s Results
Navy 31, Army 17; Georgia Southern 23, Wofford 20; Villanova 42, Appalachian State 24; Atlanta 31, Carolina 10; New Orleans 31, St. Louis 13; Tampa Bay 17, Washington 16; Buffalo 13, Cleveland 6; Detroit 7, Green Bay 3; Jacksonville 38, Oakland 31; San Francisco 40, Seattle 21; San Diego 31, Kansas City 0; Arizona 43, Denver 13; New England 36, Chicago 7, and Miami 10, N.Y. Jets 6