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2A ♦ FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2006 Red Cross holds annual event By KRISTY WARREN Journal Staff Writer The Houston-Middle Georgia American Red Cross 2005-2006 Annual Business Meeting and Dinner was held Tuesday at Flint Electric. In attendance were the board of director members, volunteers, friends of the Red Cross and people of the community. The event is held yearly to “celebrate last year’s accom plishments,” said Executive Director Catherine Kriewald, and “to look to goals of the future,” as the Red Cross’ physical year is from July 1-June 30. The meeting also serves as a time to install new board members, who are in turn nominated, then voted upon by the volunteers. Serving for the upcom ing year will be: Glendora Baldwin, Ret. Col. Billy Edenfleld, Tommy Epps, Chief Brett Evans, Ret. Brig. Gen. Sam Hazel, Luois Holloway, Ret. Col. Zack Osborne (Treasurer), Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Pope (Vice Chair), Greg Robertson, Sherry Robinson, Scott Sapp (Board Chair), Capt. Lisa Angell (Secretary), Janice Codings and Dr. Dan Callahan (Lifetime Member). Tommy Epps, board member and Red Cross volunteer for 10 years said the Red Cross is a “vital part of the com munity.” He said the Red Cross is here “to support the families and emergency workers too.” John Smith, representing Boeing, was also in atten dance. The Boeing Employee Community Fund allows the employees, he explained, to designate a non-profit orga nization to which to give funds and they chose the Red Cross. Smith is also active in the Dodge County area Red \. 88 *#* fr**^'’*' 9 *%+\t- „« Special to Journal Community businesses and organizations recognized for their support of the Red Cross. Ella Boyland, J. Stinson & Associates; Beth McLaughlin, Director of Community and School Affairs; Kristy Warren, Houston Daily Journal; Darlene Leverett, Dept, of Family and Children Services; John Smith; Boeing Employee Contribution Fund; Jenny Gordon, Macon Telegraph; Jennifer Gordon, WMGT4I; Greg Robertson, Sonny’s Real Pit Bar B-Q. HBflt- fi Bfi . 8 ' HP*&s ' ' 8 Special to Journal Board of Directors Chairman Scott Sapp, HMGA Red Cross Executive Director Catherine Kriewald, Board of Directors Vice Chair SMSgt. Anthony Pope, Board of Directors Treasurer Zack Osborne, Board of Directors Secretary Lisa Angell. ' ■ . Special to Journal Houston-Middle Georgia American Red Cross Volunteers of the year, Wanda and Pete Andrews with Office man ager, Alexis Puryear. Cross in the Disaster Action Team and is “on call” for house fires, night and day. This weekend, he will par ticipate in a drill for which they will build a shelter. The activity is hosted by a team from South Carolina. “It’s part of being ready,” Epps said, of drills like Smith’s. Response to emer gencies always starts at the local level, he said, and then the state gets involved, then the National Red Cross. “2005 was the most demanding year ever,” said Beth McLaughlin. LOCAL Community Events ONGOING EVENTS ■ WELLNESS WALK - Monthly evaluations include blood pressure, weight and blood sugar (if diabetic) per formed by a registered nurse at Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Incentive awards will be given after completing 100 miles, 500 miles, 1000 miles and up to 2000 miles. Quarterly free dinners for all walking par ticipants and guests. Cost is S3O and includes free pedometer. Call 923-9771 to set your own schedule. ■ CANCER GROUP - The Hospice Cancer Pad Group meets at 9 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church Perry, 1105 Main St. Perry. Everyone is welcome. Call Helen Cleland for more information, call 988-9845. ■ DIABETES INSTRUCTION - This class, taught by Sandra Brenner, RD, Ph.D., is for individuals with diabetes who need a diet review or people with newly diag nosed Diabetes Type 2. A GRAVESITI: From page iA Copeland said he’s actually in the process of cleaning it up, and clearing trees to the property line to expand the cemetery and make it look nicer than it has. Copeland said the work stopped because: “It’s been too hot out there.” He explained the “ongo ing process,” would con tinue to at least October when he can get a burn permit to clear out all the debris. He said he been in con tract with the fire depart ment, which will be out for security once he gets a burn permit. The state outdoor burning ban is in effect until then. Copeland also said no graves or access to graves were blocked. When told that was not the case, and told of Miller’s situation, Copeland said it would be cleaned up and said “the process would move faster if he (Miller) wanted to STORES CLOSING! | TWO AREA LOCATIONS! J time is $A Running • WAIL TO WAU BARGAINS • COOKING • TRAM • CHILDREN • AUDIO < FICTION • AND MORE PEACH SHOPS OF BYRON 311 US Hwy. 49 North BYRON 478.956.5407 I— HMSMhWM physician 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 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Health Connections. Call 923-1731 for more information. ■ CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION - Houston Healthcare offers a series of childbirth education classes. The cost is covered by many insurance plans, including Medicaid. Other classes include breastfeeding, early pregnancy and big brother/ big sibling. Pre-register by calling 923-9771. ■ ASTHMA EDUCATION - Education is recognized as a vital part of asthma management. AsthmatiCare can help you take charge of your asthma. For more information on this free program, call Vicky Alexander, RN, FNP-C at help out. He didn’t have to go to the paper. He could have called me.” Miller has been to the funeral home, the city and the county about the mat ter. Perry City Manager Lee Gilmour confirmed the cemetery is not within city limits. It is listed on the county zoning map as being in unincorporated Houston County and is zoned R-AG (residential agricultural). The trees cut down are large old pines, mostly. Other large trees in the cemetery have been marked, apparently to be cut down as well. Some appeared dead or rotted. The piles of debris in the cemetery included not only trees and tree limbs but cardboard boxes and plas tic flowers plant pots from graves. The cemetery is still in use as there was a very recent grave with funeral flowers still on it. Graves in the cemetery date from thel9oos and include at least one veteran. i s2^ THIS IS A GENUINE LIQUIDATION SALE IBOOK WABEHOUSEI OPEN [VERY DAY! www.book-warehoßse.tom Mon-Sat 100-9 p Sun Noon-6p HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL 923-9771 or Cindy Ireland at 988-1688. ■ DIABETES SUPPORT - The session is held every first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center; every second Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center and every fourth Tuesday at noon in the Perry Hospital Cafeteria. H PERRY SENIORCARE - Exercise class featuring strength and flexibility stretching led by a certified instructor held on Mondays at 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. at Rozar Park. On Mondays only, line dancing is offered from 1-2 p.m. On Wednesdays only, PVO Bingo immediately fol lows exercise. On Fridays only, a healthy lunch, cost ing $5 and a guest speaker targeting senior adults’ mental, spiritual, and physi cal health is provided after exercise. Must have a physi cian’s referral form to exer cise. Call 988-1813 for more information. ROBBER From page lA described as dark skinned, approximately 6 feet tall with a medium build. The perpetrator fled the store on foot, headed in a Westerly direction. Anyone with informa tion regarding this inci dent is asked to contact Det. Mark Wright, of the Warner Robins Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, at' 929-6911 or 929-6906. WE BUY GOLD! Satterfield & Dempsey Jewelers 100 H Houston lake HO • Centerville GO ’"PRICES SLASHED’ THE GALLERIA AT CENTERVILLE 2922 Watson Blvd. CENTERVILLE 478.953.8695 00 03 7 4 01