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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL ■ PHOENIX CENTER BOARD MEETING - The Phoenix Center Community Service Boad will meet at noon Monday at the Phoenix Center, 940 Highway 96, in Warner Robins. According to a release, time is provided at each meeting for public input and/or ques tions about their accredited services. For further informa tion, call 478-988-1002. ■ EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS MEETING - The Board of Directors monthly meeting for the Houston County Association for Exceptional Citizens, Inc., Falcon Park, Inc., and Falcon Park 111, Inc., will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room of Workshop 11, which is located at 716 North Young Ave. ■ FREE EYE DISEASE SCREENING - Advanced Eyecare is offering a free dia betic eye disease screening Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon. Retinal imaging will be pro vided and Perry Hospital will offer counseling and blood sugar measurement. Schedule a screening by calling 987-2020. ■ HAPPY HOUR YARDSALE - The Houston County Association for Exceptional Citizens (Happy Hour Workshops) will hold a “huge” indoor charitable yard sale at the 716 North Young Ave., in Warner Robins loca tion, Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. ■ HOUSTON ARTS ALLIANCE MEETING - The Houston Arts Alliance Speak your mind Is there something you want to say to the folks in Washington? Whether a complaint, compli ment or a request for help, here’s how to get in touch: U.S. Serrate Sen. Saxby Chambliss 416 Russell Senate Office Building Washington O.C. 20510 ROBBINS From page $A hands to the middle in an attempt to clap. Before I could clap and safely get my hands back on the rug, though, the weight of the aforementioned torso, which I underestimated, forced my face into the rug before my Day After Thanksgiving Sale ((Friday ancf Saturday Onfy ) All Bedspreads and Throws 40% Off All Framed Artwork (except movie posters) 25% Off All Cashmere Shawls 30% Off Receive a FREE Silk Scarf with the purchase of SIOO.OO or more ‘Mention this ad before T’hanhsgiving and your safe starts earfy! 913 Carroff Street, ferry, Georgia 31069 478-224-4114 Store ifours (tus.-Tri. 10:00 to 5:30; Sat. 10:00 to 4:00) Board will meet Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. at Coldwell Banker Realtors, 470 South Houston Lake Rd., in Warner Robins. ■ HCHS SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTION - Houston County High School will hold a School Council election Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. in the media center. The elec tion is to elect a parent or guardian representative to serve on the school council. All parents and guardians of students currently attending Houston County High School are encouraged to attend. Houston County High School is located at 920 Highway 96 in Warner Robins. For more information contact Principal Sheila Beckham at sabeckham@hcbe.net or 478-988-6340. ■ ESES COUNCIL MEETINGS - Eagle Springs Elementary School has scheduled the following school council meetings. All meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. in the media center. They are: Jan. 10, 2008, March 20, 2008 and May 15, 2008. Eagle Springs Elementary is located at 3591 Highway 41 North in Byron. For more information, contact Principal Andrea McGee at 478-953- 0450. ■ VVA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - The Vietnam Veterans of American Warner Robins Chapter No. 902 announces its scholarship award program for 2008. Scholarships will be awarded in memory of Logan Walton, a late member of the chapter. More information and appli Phone; 202-224-3521 Fax: 202-224-0103 Website; Chambliss.senate.gov Macon office: 741-1417 Sen. Johnny Isakson 120 Russeil Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-3643 Fax: 202-228-0724 Website: tsakson.senate.gov hands could resume their proper position. The “splat” noise was accompanied by pain to my nose, face, neck, head, chest, and upper body region. Twenty minutes later, refreshed by Doritos, Mr. Pibb, and some amateur rhi noplasty, I got back on the rug to finish the drill. With my son as my cheer cations are available through the guidance or AFJROTC office or via the chapter web site at www.wa9o2.org. The application submission dead line is March 1,2008. ■ PERRY PRIMARY COUNCIL MEETINGS - Perry Primary School has scheduled its School Council meetings for the 2007-2008 school year. All meetings will be held at 6 p.m. in the con ference room. Perry Primary School Council meetings are as follows: Jan. 17, 2008, March 20, 2008 and May 15, 2008. Perry Primary is locat ed at 1530 Sunshine Avenue in Perry. For more informa tion, contact Principal Elgin Mayfield at either 478-988- 6160 or emayfield@hcbe. net. ■ PERRY PLAYERS PRESENTATION - The Perry Players will present It’s A Wonderful Life - directed by Linda Deibert - Dec. 7 and 8 and 12-15 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 9 and 16 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are sl2 for adults, $6 for students. Call 478- 788-2013 during the day or 478-396-9409 at night for any questions. ■ HOSPICE CANCER PAD MEETING - The Hospice Cancer Pad group meets at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month (except July) in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Perry, located at 1105 Main St. Everyone is welcome. Contact Betty Rucker at 987- 3672 for more information. ■ BONAIRE ES leader and the power of prayer, I completed the task - 25 push-ups in 20 min utes. The next day, I didn’t play golf. I watched golf. Don Magee did 3,010 push ups in 780 minutes - or 3.85 push-ups a minute. I did 25 in 20 minutes - 1.3 push-ups a minute (I took a two-min ute break between 18 and ELECTION, MEETINGS Bonaire Elementary School will hold the follow ing School Council meetings for the 2007-08 school year. Meetings will be held at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The schedule follows: Jan. 7, 2008, March 10, 2008, April 7, 2008. Bonaire Elementary is located at 101 Elm Street in Bonaire. For more information, con tact Principal Eric Payne at either 478-929-7826 or EPayne@hcbe.net. ■ NES MEETINGS - Northside Elementary School Council meetings for the 2007-08 school year are as follows: Thursday and Jan. 17, 2008 and April 17, 2008. Meetings will be held at 5 p.m. in the media center. ■ QRES ELECTIONS -Quail Run Elementary School has the follow ing school council meet ings scheduled. All meetings are held at 7:15 a.m. in the data room. They are: Feb. 5, 2008 and April 8, 2008. Quail Run Elementary is located at 250 Smithville Church Road in Warner Robins. For more information, contact Principal Dr. Cheryl Thomas at cathomas@hcbe.net or 478-953-0415. ■ LAKE JOY ES MEETING - Lake Joy Elementary School has set the following school council meetings. All meetings will be held at 7:15 a.m. in room 313. They are: Dec. 6, Feb. 28, 2008 and May 1, 2008. Keith Kratz serves as chair- State offices: Call 770-661-0999 to be con nected with nearest staff. Congressman Jim Marshall (Bth District Representative) 504 Cannon House office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone 202-225-6531 Fax: 202-225-3013 Website: www.house.gove/marshall Macon office: 464-0255 19; and a five-minute break between 24 and 25). At that rate, at roughly half his age, it would take me 2,315 min utes to do 3,010 push-ups, or 38 hours. That said, I think I’ll wait until I’m 74 to give 3,000 a try. PUBLIC SALE (SINGER) HEAVY DUTY SCHOOL MODEL Sew & Serge Sewing Machine Our Education Department placed orders for large quantities of the 2007 Model SINGER School Model Sewing Machines. Due to budget cuts these machines remain UNSOLD. THEY MUST BE SOLD! These Special Heavy Duty School Sewing Machines with METAL HOOKS and METAL DRIVE GEARS are built for years of extended service. They Are: BRAND NEW IN FACTORY SEM.ED CARTONS. WHAT IS A SEW & SERGE SEWING MACHINE? 1. IT IS A SOPHISTICATED SEWING MACHINE... That does Buttonholes (any size), Stretch Stitching Invisible Blind Hems, Monograms, Ribbing, Double Seams, Zippers, Sews On Buttons, Rolled Hems Darning, Zig Zag, Applique, Basting, Blanket Stitch, Quilting, Pin Tucking, and much more; JUST TURN THE DIAL TO SEW MAGIC. 2. IT HAS A PROFESSIONAL SERGING STITCH... That allows you to sew the seam and serge the edge of the material in one operation. With an optional side cutter you can trim the excess material. 3. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO SEW ALL FABRICS... Such as Levi’s, Canvas, Upholstery, Nylon Stretch Materials, Silk, Percale, Organdy AND... THEY EVEN SEW LEATHER! Now You Have It All In One Machine! SINGER Manufacturing Quality Since 1851 CASH, CHECKS, DISCOVER, VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS ONE DAY ONLY Each Location DOLLAR GENERAL Saturday Nov. 17 Sunday Nov. 18 503 Spaulding Rd. (Hwy 49) 2451 Watson Blvd. Montezuma, GA Warner Robins, GA Saie Hours 11:00 AM til 6:00 PM 56348 Other Models Available At Similar Savings Order By Phone 1-800-546-6961 www.sewvacusa.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007 ♦ person. Lake Joy Elementary is located at 985 Lake Joy Road in Warner Robins. For more information, contact Principal Dr. Doug Rizer at drizer@hcbe.net or 478-971- 2712. ■ HCHS COUNCIL MEETINGS - Houston County High School has set the following school council meetings. Meetings will be held at 5 p.m. in the school media center. They are: Dec. 17, Feb. 25, 2008, April 28, 2008 and June 30, 2008. Houston County High is iocated at 920 Highway 96 in Warner Robins. For more information, con tact Principal Sheila Beckham at either Saßeckham@hcbe. net or 478-988-6340. ■ BONAIRE MIDDLE MEETINGS - Bonaire Middle School has set the following school council meet ings. All meetings will begin at 7 a.m. in the office confer ence room. They are: Dec. 11, Feb. 12, 2008 and May 27, 2008. Bonaire Middle is located at 125 Highway 96 East, Warner Robins. For more information, contact Principal Cindy Randall at CRandall@hcbe.net or 478- 929-6235. ■ LIBRARY PHOTO CONTEST - The Houston County Friends of the Library are holding a photo contest. According to Pam Yates, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by the CITY OF PERRY, GEORGIA at CITY HALL, 1211 WASHINGTON STREET, PERRY, GEORGIA 31069 until November 30, 2007 at 10:00 A.M., Local Time for the construction of: CITY OF PERRY, GEORGIA - NATURAL GAS MAIN RELOCATION S.R. 127 Widening and Reconstruction/Bridge Replacement STP-0675(8)/ BHF-0675(9) The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, labor, tools, skills, equipment and incidentals for the relocation of approximately 2895 L.F. of existing 6.625”, 4.500” and 2.875” O.D. 300 PSIG steel natural gas main lines within the construction limits of the widening and reconstruction of S.R. 127. Relocate 540 L.F. of 2.375” O.D. Steel Line Pipe along Lake Joy Road. Relocate miscellaneous side road natural gas services and mains. Plans, specifications and contract documents are open to public inspection at the City of Perry City Hall. Plans, specifications and contract documents are available in electronic format through Southeastern Gas Engineering, LLC (770-900-0558). Hard copies can be obtained from Southeastern Gas Engineering upon deposit of $150.00. No refund will be made. YOUR PRICE WITH THIS AD 199 Without Ad $449.99 FOL president, there are two prizes of S2O coupons that can be redeemed at the Old Book Sale in May 2008. The contest involves tak ing a picture of your Houston County friends book bag in a place farthest away from the county or is the most unusual place for a book bag to find itself. The deadline for sub mission is April 20, 2008. For more information on the con test and the rules, visit any Houston County Library. ■ KCES MEETINGS - Kings Chapel Elementary School has scheduled the fol lowing school council meet ings. All meetings will be held at 4 p.m. in room 178. They are: Jan. 31,2008, March 27, 2008 and May 29,2008. Kings Chapel Elementary is located at 460 Arena Road in Perry. For more information, contact Principal Paulette Tompkins at either PTompkins@hcbe. net or 478-988-6272. ■ TUCKER ES MEETINGS - Tucker Elementary has set the fol lowing school council meet ings. Meetings will be held at 5:15 p.m. in Room 201. They are: Nov. 27, Jan. 22, 2008 and March 18, 2008. Tucker Elementary is located at 1300 Tucker Road in Perry. For more information, con tact Principal Dr. Kim Halstead at KHalstead@hcbe.net or 478-988-6278. 25 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY IS INCLUDED 7A