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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2006 2A Veterans win with raffle I <uhtnpr Mayor Donald Walker and members of Vietnam veterans of American Chapter 902 compile last minute tickets prior to a drawing Monday at the City Council meeting. Walker and Larry Snellgrove made last-minute ticket purchases of 100 and 101 tick ets respectively, in the drawing for a print surrounded by the Vietnam service pin for each of the 50 states. Walker drew the winning single ticket for a Mexican restaurant. Chapter President Brian Schmidt said “since it’s a restaurant I hope the picture will be on display for everyone to see.” f^pl'll < JRKhH •Journal Nancy Hawk Legislators, pictured, who represented Houston County and the BOE met for dinner Tuesday at Perdue Elementary. Seated, from left are: State Sen. Ross Tolleson, BOE Chairwoman Pamela Greenway, State Rep Willie Talton, Rep-Elect Tony Sellier and State Rep. Larry O’Neal. HOBOE holds legislative dinner By NANCY HAWK Journal Staff Writer The Houston County Board of Education held a legislative dinner at Perdue Elementary School Tuesday in the school cafeteria. The gathering was treated to a special singing guest, Alana Horne, a third grad er from Perdue Primary. Her special rendition of Zipity do-Da and several Christmas songs seemed to set the pace for a conge nial meeting and fellowship. Attending were, among oth ers: Sen. Ross Tolleson, R- Perry, Representative Larry O’Neal, R, Perry and Willie Talton, D; Representative elect Tony Sellier. During the meeting, leg islators brought many kind Christmas in Warner Robins 4 , ~i ,-im iijiibii. a Mwfw'ml# * JafeaA mißMgmJ -SMS .Journal Kay Lightner Christmas music fills the air and poinsettias, including this tree, remind visitors to Warner Robins City Hall that it’s Christmas. !,pv-; If f|| v v '%: w wwrW ' • J \ J .Journal Nancy Hawk Perdue Primary third grader Alana Horne sings for the group. words about the great job being done in Houston County by the BOE, faculty and students. LOCAL Georgia National Fawgrounds Events Jan, 5-6, 2007 Georgia Farm Credit Winter Pig Classic ■ New South Arena/ Sheep & Swine Barn 1 Estimated number of people is set at 3,465 Information: 912-248- 2236 Jan. 5-7, 2007 U.S. Team Roping Championships ■ Horse Barn/Covered Horse Arena/Reaves Arena Estimated number of people is set at 2,715 Information: 386-546- 3210 Jan. 6, 2007 Houston County Junior Commercial Dairy Heifer Show ■ Beef Dairy Arena/Beef Dairy Barn Estimated number of people is set at 275 Information: 478-988- 6312 Community Events ■ DAY CAMP -Slots, according to Houston County YMCA execu tive director Jim Mercer, are “filling fast” for their YMCA Christmas Break Day Camp. “Your students can have lots of fun at the YMCA,” he added. The camp will be offered from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the three weeks: today, Dec. 26- 29 and Jan. 2-4, 2007 at the Houston County YMCA, 2954 Moody Road. The cost per week for full members is $34 for week one, S6B for week two and ssl for week three. For program members, week one is S4O, week two is SBO and week three is S6O. There is a 10 percent sibling discount and program membership is minimum requirement to participate in all programs at the Houston County YMCA, Mercer said. Call 922-2566 or go online at www.hocoymca.org for more. ■ WORK SESSION - The Warner Robins City Council work session is scheduled for Dec. 28 at 4 p.m. in the upstairs confer ence room, Warner Robins How to Submit ■ To submit your event for the Community Calendar, fax the details to (478) 988-1181, e-mail to jtidwell@evansnewspapers.com or mail to Houston Daily Journal, PO. Box 1910, Perry, GA 31069 Holiday Events Sunday 9-11 a.m. - Center Stage for Christ presents “Jesus 8.C.” at the Christmas Eve morning service at Perry United Methodist Church. How to SußMrr ■ Send information about events for this holiday calendar to cperkins(H evansnewspapers. com or call Charlotte Perkins at 987-1823, Ext. 234. Subscribe today! Call 987-1823 Christmas Eve Morning: Center Stage for Christ presents a Christmas Eve 1002 Carroll Street • Perry, GA 987-1852 Jan. 8, 2007 Go Tell Crusades with Rick Cage ■ Miller Hall Estimated number of people is set at 1,000 Information: 478-953- 7480 Jan. 11-19, 2007 WBCCI Airstream RV Meeting ■ Georgia Bldg./Heritage Hal 1/Roque more/McGill Mkt. Estimated number of people is set at 800 Information: 757-646- 4300 Jan.l2-14, 2007 Georgia Horse Council & Southern States NBHA ■ Reaves Arena/Covered Horse Arena/Horse Barn/ Multi Purpose Bldg Estimated number of people is set at 4,635 Information: 770-922- 3350 City Hall, 800 Watson Blvd. ■ REPUBLICAN BREAKFAST - The Republican breakfast meet ing will be held Jan. 6, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. at Sonny’s Real Pit BBQ on Russell Parkway in Warner Robins. No reservations necessary. Continental breakfast avail able at a cost of $3.25. ■ SELF MANAGEMENT CLASS - A hypertension self-man agement class will be held Jan. 3, 2007 from 4-5 p.m. at the Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to control your high blood pressure (hypertension). This class is comprised of an initial one-hour session followed by five monthly weight and blood pressure screenings. Educational materials will be available. Call 478-923- 9771 to pre-register. ■ CHAMBER MEETING - The Georgia Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meet ing dinner and Eggs & Issues breakfast Jan. 8-9, 2007 at the Georgia tyMiUra Corner * ffmrniny « • Oil Uhintings • fjifli SANTA SALE 30% - 40% OFF See store For Details 918* Carroll Street • Perry, GA 478-987-4079 00041975 DAVID OVERTON JEWELERS 905 Downtown Carroll St. • Perry 478-987-1392 Play in the sanctuary 9 A.M.-11A.M. psf^fa :' 1 . J HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL Jan. 19-21, 2007 Georgia Reined Cow Horse Show ■ Covered Horse Arena/ Horse Barn Estimated number of people is set at 380 Information: 229-317- 3921 Jan. 26-28, 2007 HQHA Winter Classic Quarter Horse Show ■ Reaves Arena/Covered Horse Arena/Horse Barn Estimated number of people is set at 1,845 Information: 770-227- 2159 Jan. 26-28, 2007 National Swine Registry Swine Show ■ New South Arena/ Sheep & Swine Barn/Hoof & Horn Room Estimated number of people is set at 1,000 Information: 765-463- 3594 World Congress Center in Atlanta. Ron Galloway, a pro-business author, film maker and speaker will headline the dinner the first day (Monday). That Tuesday more than 2,500 business and community leaders and elected officials will gather again for the breakfast. Newly re-elect ed Gov. Sonny Perdue, Lt. Gov.-elect Casey Cagle and Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson will all be on hand to speak. According to Georgia Chamber President & CEO, George Israel, “Each year’s Eggs & Issues Breakfast seems to get larger and take on more importance, and we expect the 2007 events to be espe cially significant following the elections.” Tickets are SIOO each with tables of 10 available for SI,OOO. Eggs & Issues breakfast tickets are SSO with tables of 10 available for SSOO. For more information, visit www. gachamber.com, or contact the Georgia Chamber at 404-223-2264 or toll free at 1-800-241-2286. •Jewelry Repair & Cleaning •Watch Repair •Engraving Hnurst •Appraisals Mon. -Fri. •Estate Jewelry 9:3oam-s:3opm t Sat. •Class Rings 9:3oam-2pm 41698