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2A W9oN*m*Y t M9U9TI% 800 t Westfield students study abroad over summer fug VtkMfMm/ efe e*p VMIM School*' Jennifer Height on, a aophomore and Trisha Kamanlal,' a aanlor recently returned from a atuifr abroad program with the People to iVople Student Ambaaaador Program, an educational travel program founded by President Dwight D. Riwnhower, Deighton and Kamanlal spent ill day« In Franca, Italy and Greece aa mamhara of the Mlddla Georgia Paopla to People Dalagatlon. According to a ralaaaa, b,v participating in this European Odyssey Program, they arc eligible to earn uni* varalty academic credit and have "gained invaluable knowledge getting to know the people, culture and hiw tory of the places they via* The students took part in a variety of activities such as repelling down a medieval castle wall during leadership training classes, exploring Venetian waterways by gon* dola, digging Into archaeolo gy at the Acropolis In Athens and taking art classes while visiting famous museums in Paris, France and Florence, Italy, Most Importantly, accord ing to the news release, was the experience of spending several days with a host family In order to experi ence Ruropaan life and make friendships while exchang ing cultural similarities and difference*. The students also complet ed 10 hours of community service abroad while partici pating In programs such as helping to save the Oaretta Hea Turtle while staying In Isthmia, Greece, After being Invited to enroll In the Htudent Ambassador Program, the students, submitted letters of recommendation and successfully completed the t \ ■ ;.Mg • &. r BE# jf I ■ ' \Sr * Q a I flteJ 'tL '* ,( Bfe ! ■ I m m -HHWfe . lilmmlUml 7W*f* Ramanlal, Ml, and Dalghton poaa whlfa vlaltlng tha rulna of Pompail whHa tour- Ing Italy. Reserve band performing free summer concert series HpteM to Hm Journal ROBINS AIR FORCE HASP, - Th* Band of th* US, Air Fore* lUmrvn and th* Mu**um iff Aviation will praaent a frtm, month-long tmu'Mrl Httrltw at th* Mu*#uin of Aviation nmphlth«*ir#, on Tu**d*y* beginning S«pt. 12 »t 7 p m VortorrmA Annually in September, thi* year’* aarl*a will kick off with th* Hand of th* US, Air Pore* R***rv*'a contemporary rock group, Reaerve Generation. Th* group will play eontempo ran popular muaic, rhythm and blue*, Jaaa, owintry, hit* fnm th* 00a, and **l*etiona from Willhoard Megealn*'* Hot 100 Including rock, rap ' HK A.i.— wwaeHiie-i J»nnltar Dalghton etends In front of ffm famous ThtW fountain whlla In Roma, Italy. Interview process. More than 800 Invitations were sent out to select stu dents In the Middle Georgia Area, and through the selec tion process, only 80 of those traveled to Rumps to repre sent the United States, Before departing, I leighton and Kamanlal had to attend six orientation meetings with their delegation In order to learn about the destinations and prepare for their jour ney, President Rlsenhower founded People to People during his presidency In 195 H with cltisen leaders Including entertainer Hob and hip-hop. On H«pt. 10, th* hand'* nine* Not** will play a bland of Ja tt and bluea with a touch of laitin aplce, blending tra ditional *wing with today'* rock, comedy, choreography, and audienc* participation. On tha following Tueaday, Houth*rn Aire, the Celtic rock group made up of mem ber* from the Air Pore* lt#**rvii Pipe Band, will per form Celtic muaic on a vari ety of traditional Iriah and Scottiah inatrument*. The concert aeriea will end Oct. .1 with th* Concert Band performing a wide rang* or muaic from daaaioal to Broadway and Hollywood muaic, "Th* people and com Hope, Olympic champion Jesse Owens, amusement entrepreneur Wall Disney and I (allmark Card# (bunder Joyce Hall, (laving served as a military commander, Eisenhower believed, according to the release, believed that ordi nary oitisena of different nations could make a dif ference where governments could not. People to IVople Student Ambassador Programs I* based In Spokane, Wash., and has been coordinating educational travel fer more than 50 years. munttie* of Middle Georgia are auch great aupportera of Team Rohina And the Air Pbrce Reaerve," aaid Capt. Chad Htaffoy, R***rv* Band commander and conductor. "The September Concert Serie* ia a wonderl\i I oppor tunity fbr ua to give aome* thing hack to them. It'* alao special for the band mem* bera to play at home ibr their friend* and flamillea, ainoe we apend moat of the year traveling." Concert goer* are encour aged to come early and bring a picnic baaket, lawn chair* and blanket*. In caa* of Inolement weather, the concert* wiU be held In the Century of Plight Hangar. LOCAL SbbblHhLi ■ ANKLE REPLACEMENT -Dr Daniel Wagner, orthope dic surgeon, will prveent a program on ankle replace ment on today at 10 am. at the Houston Health Pavilion BduCare Center. Breakfast will be served. This is the regular arthri tis support group meet ing. CaH 983-8771 to pre register, ■ ARTHRITIS SUPPORT -Dr. Daniel Wagner, orthopedic sur geon, will present a pro gram on ankle replace ment on today at 10 a m at the Houston Health Pavilion BduCare Center. Rreakfest will be served. Those interested must pre-register by calling 983-9771 to pre-register HjwroSjajjr^ ■ To submit your event fer the Community Calendar, fa* the details to t475i 188-1181, email to eperkinsoiavansnewspapers, com or mail to ffoNStoa Daffy Journal, PCI Bo* 1910, Bsny DA 31009 SSJSSJBs— ■ Aug., 1956 - Perry attended football camp In Americus Perry head football coach Herb St, John and about 30 players went to Americus fer a one-week football camp at Georgia Southwestern College in preparation of the foot ball season, The team had only eight returning players from the previous season's 82- player squad, The team broke from camp after the ftnal after noon practice on Aug. 24, Perry assistant coach Tom Chandler attended the camp with the team. You deserve the Red Carpet Treatment. ; I I MM „ —if' - ***»&ii jjtm Signature Preferred Checking SI,OOO - 4,999 4.01% $5,000 - 49,999 4.18% $50,000+ 4.62% No-Fee Checking with Interest*- Free Checks No Closing Costs Home Equity Lines of Credit Installment Loan Discounts And Much, Much More. CBS? Bank of Middle Georgia MmftarVMr www.QMMnk.oom MB 47M29-1004 .1 inning 111 utiiT Q,| limn * ■MMEMNIS ■ WELLNESS WALK - Monthly evaluation* include blood pressure, weight and blood sugar (if diabetic) per formed by a registered nurse at Houston Health Pavilion KduCare Center, Incentive awards will be given after completing 100 miles, 800 miles, 1000 miles and up to 2000 miles. Quarterly free dinners for all walking par ticipants and guests. Goat is S3O and inductee free pedom eter Call 923-9771 to set your own schedule. ■ CANCER GROUP - The Hospice Cancer Pad Group meets at 9 am. on the first Wednesday of each month in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church Perry, 1106 Main St. Bam. Everyone is welcome. Call Helen Cleland for more infor mation, call 983-9046. ■ DIABETES INSTRUCTION - Thiadasa. taught by Sandra Brenner. RD, Ph.D., is for individuals with diabetes who need s diet review or people with newly diagnosed Diabetes Type 2. A phvaidan diet prescription is required Call 923-9771 for schedule. ■ DIABETES PROGRAM - An exercise program designed specifi cally for adults with diabe tes who would like to learn more about the correct times and methods for exercising in relation to diet and medi cation is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 8 am. and 4 pm, at Health Connections, Call 923-1731 (hr more information, ■ CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION - Houston Healthcare offers a series of childhirth education classes, The cost is covered by many insurance plans, includ ing Medicaid. Other classes include breastfeeding, early pregnancy and big brother/ big sibling. Pre-register by calling 923-9771. ■ ASTHMA EDUCATION - Education is recognised as a vital part of asthma management. AsthmatiCare can help you take charge of your asthma. Fbr more information on this free program, call Vicky Alexander, RN, FNP-C at 923-9771 or Cindy Ireland at HOUSTON DRAY JOURNAL 988-1688. ■ DIABETES SUPPORT -Theseasson is held every first Wednesday of the monfh at 1 pm. in the Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center; every second Thursday at 7 pm. in the Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center and every fourth Tuesday at noon in the ferry Hospital Cafeteria ■ PERRY BENIORCARE - Exercise class featur ing strength and flexibility stretching led by a certified Instructor held on Mondays at 10 am., Wednesdays at 9;30 am. and Fridays at 10 a m. at Roaar Park. On Mondays only line dancing is offered from 1-2 pm. On Wednesdays only PVO Bingo immediately follows exercise. On Fridays only a healthy lunch, costing $5 and a guest speaker targeting senior adults' mental, spiritual, and physical health is provided after exercise. Must have a physician's referral form to exercise. CaK 988-1813 for more information, ■ WR SENIORCARR - Strength and flexibility stretching exercises will be led by a certified instructor will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. at the Houston County YMCA on the corner of Highway 96 and Moody Road. Once a month, a mini-health check will be provided focusing on recom mended annual checks for senior adults such as blood pressure, blood sugar and/ or cholesterol. Must have a physician's referral form to exercise. Call 922-2666 for more information. ■ CENTERVILLE SENIORCARE - Exercise class including strength and flexibility exercises led by a certified instructor will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. at Centerville City Hall. Once a month, a mini-health check will be provided focusing on recommended annual checks for senior adults such as hlood pressure, blood sugar and/or cholesterol. Must have a physician's referral form to exercise. Call 988-1813 for more information. r _Ms