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Certified Nursing Assistant graduates stand after completing the Certified Nursing
Assistant program through MGTC’s New Connections to Work program.
Students graduate from
MGTC program
By KRISTY WARREN
Journal Staff Writer
Students this past week
participated in the gradu
ation ceremony of the
Certified Nursing Assistant
Program at the Warner’
Robins Housing Authority.
The program is part of the
Middle Georgia Technical
College New Connections to
Work program,
This quarter’s graduates
were: Ashley Allen, Theresa
Causey, Tina M. Culler,
Aleshia M. Head, Stephanie
Perkins, Natalia Perry, Tia
Perry, Roxie Rouse, Evette
Rutledge and Shirley
Thomas.
According to Felicia
Mackey NCTW coordina
tor, the program “is a com
prehensive training and
employment program, which
provides student support
services and preparation for
increased access to technical
colleges and employment.
“The program is designed
to help single parents, dis
placed workers, homemak
ers returning to the work
force, and first time job
seekers overcome existing
barriers and gain entry into
the workforce.”
Mackey commended the
positive attitudes of this
quarter’s graduates. “They
deserve everything they’re
getting today,” she says.
Donna Farner, CNA
instructor, awarded the
women with certificates and
pins at the ceremony and
said the program was “a long
few weeks of opening minds
and opening doors.”
“I wanted to amount to
more than just being at
home,” said graduate Evette
Rutledge. “I knew I had it
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Graduating student Evette Rutledge gives the invocation at Friday’s ceremony.
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Natalia Perry receives her pin from Instructor Donna
Farner.
in me I just never put it
to use.”
Rutledge thanked those
from Middle Georgia
Technical College “for help
ing us make a change within
our lives.”
Another student, Roxie
Rouse said she has the inten
tion of furthering her educa
tion by working toward her
LPN.
DFACS helped her get
started in the right direction
with this program and she
said she intended to start
out by working in a nursing
or retirement home.
“Ninety percent of those
completing the program
receive employment,” said
Mackey.
The program, which went
from July 17-Aug. 25, includ
ed lessons on job readiness,
professionalism, interview
skills, phone and keyboard
training, stress manage
ment, nutritional informa
tion and self awarehe&T
The program provided the
graduates with childcare
certification, information
on child abuse and safety,
hands-on training, instruc
tion on how to check vital
signs and bed making and
skills for proper medical doc
umentation.
The course is offered
quarterly and, according to
Mackey, there is no charge
to the displaced homemaker,
single parent, single preg
nant woman or Temporary
Aid for Needy Families recip
ient for workshops provided
in the NCTW program.
Classes are held during the
day at the MGTC Workforce
Development Corder Road
campus.
LOCAL
Houston veterinary clinic
receives accreditation
Special to the Journal
Houston Veterinary
Clinic of Warner Robins
has again received accredi
tation following a compre
hensive evaluation by the
American Animal Hospital
Association. The evalua
tion, according to a release,
includes a quality assess
ment review of the hospi
tal’s facility, medical equip
ment, practice methods and
pet health care manage
ment.
Only 12 percent of all
small animal veterinary
practices in the U.S. have
achieved accreditation
by the American Animal
Hospital Association, the
release read. In order to
maintain accredited sta
CoMMtMiY Events
ONGOING EVENTS
■ WELLNESS WALK
- Monthly evaluations
include blood pressure,
weight and blood sugar
(if diabetic) performed
by a registered nurse at
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center. Incentive
awards will be given after
completing 100 miles, 500
miles, 1,000 miles and up
to 2,000 miles. Quarterly
free dinners for all walk
ing participants and
guests. Cost is S3O and
includes free pedometer.
Call 923-9771 to set your
own schedule.
■ CERAMIC
CLASSES - Time to get
started on all those hand
made Christmas gifts. The
Warner Robins Recreation
Department has ceramic
classes available. Classes
for pre-teen ages 8-12
on either Thursday or
Friday afternoon, teenag
er# ages 13-16 ©n-Tuesday
afternoons and adult ses
sions available days and
on Monday evening. Stop
by for a tour or call the
ceramics shop at 929-1919
to see new items.
■ CANCER GROUP
- The Hospice Cancer Pad
Group meets at 9 a.m. on
the first Wednesday of
each month in the fellow
ship hall of First Baptist
Church Perry, 1105 Main
St. Perry. Eveiyone is wel
come. 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
physician diet prescription
is required. Call 923-9771
for schedule.
■ DIABETES
PROGRAM -An exercise
program designed specifi
cally for adults with dia
betes who would like to
learn more about the cor
rect times and methods for
exercising in relation to
diet and medication is held
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tus, Houston Veterinary
Clinic must continue to be
evaluated regularly by the
association’s trained con
sultants.
“Houston Veterinary
Clinic belongs to a select
group of practices that are
committed to meeting the
highest standards in vet
erinary medicine,” said
Michael P Andrews, DVM,
AAHA president. “AAHA
hospitals pass a stringent
evaluation of over 900 stan
dards covering patient care,
client service and medi
cal protocols. By attain
ing accreditation, Houston
Veterinary Clinic is dem
onstrating its dedication to
offering the best care to its
patients and clients.”
The American Animal
on Tuesdays and Thursdays,
between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
at Health Connections. Call
923-1731 for more informa
tion.
■ CHILDBIRTH
EDUCATION - Houston
Healthcare offers a series of
childbirth 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 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
923-9771 or Cindy Ireland at
988-1688.
■ DIABETES SUPPORT
- The session is held every first
Wednesday of the month at 1
How to Submit
■ To submit your event for the Community
Calendar, fax the details to (478) 988-1181, e-mail to
cperkins@evansnewspapers.com or mail to Houston Daily
Journal, PO. Box 1910, Perry, GA 31069
50 YEARS AGO...
■ August, 1956 - Schools open with record numbers
Houston County schools opened with the largest enroll
ment in history for the 16th consecutive year.
A total of around 7,500 students enrolled on opening day.
Superintendent Lewis W. Tabor said there are no cases of
extreme overcrowding in the county, but that some grades in
some places will have too many students per grade.
CITY OF PERRY
Notice is here by given that the Perry City Council
will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September
19, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry City Hall, 1211
Washington Street, Perry, Georgia for the purpose
of receiving any comments relative to considering
the application of Cox Communications, Inc., for a
non-exclusive franchise with the City of Perry to
provide cable service in a limited
Franchise/Service Area.
A copy of the proposed Agreement can be reviewed
in the office of the City Manager in Perry City Hall.
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p.m. in the Houston Health
Pavilion EduCare Center;
every second Thursday at 7
p.m. in the Houston Health
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and every fourth Tuesday at
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■ PERRY SENIORC ARE
- Exercise class featur
ing 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 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. Call 988-1813 for
more information.
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By: James E. Worrall, Mayor
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Hospital Association is an
international organization
of more than 36,000 vet
erinary care providers who
treat companion animals.
Established in 1933, the
association is well known
among veterinarians for its
high standards for hospi
tals and pet health care.
For pet care information or
a referral to an AAHA hos
pital, pet owners can visit
the AAHA website at www.
healthypet.com.
Houston Veterinary
Clinic, located at 109
Avalon Circle, has been an
accredited practice mem
ber of the association since
1985 and can be reached
online at http://www.myve
tonline.com/houstonvet/.
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