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SUNDAY 1 5 3 E HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL ■ AG EXPO AUTHORITY MEETING - The next meeting of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority will be held Wednesday in Perry, at 1:15 p.m. in the Board Room of Reaves Arena. If you are unable to attend or have any questions, call 478-988-6420. ■ DECEMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - The Warner Robins Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite established mem bers, new members and the gen eral public as their guests to the December Business After Hours, to be held Dec. 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Colonial Bank; located at 701 Lake Joy Road in Warner Robins. The registration fee for Chamber members is $lO per person and the late registration fee is sls per person. The non-member fee for the event is S2O per person and will be accepted at the door. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Donna Scott at the Chamber by 5 p.m., Dec. 18. There will be no cancellations after 5 p.m. that date, Scott said in a release. Call the Warner Robins Area Chamber at 478-922-8585 to RSVP. ■ PEARL STEPHENS MEETINGS - Pearl Stephens Elementary School has scheduled its School Council meetings for the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year. They are: March 6, 2008 and May 1, 2008. Pearl Stephens is located at 215 Scott Blvd. in Warner Robins. For more information, contact Principal Marion Ford at mford@hcbe. net or 478-929-7895. ■ HOTELIERS/GMS MEETING - The quarterly meeting of Perry Hoteliers/General Managers has been rescheduled for Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Perry Welcome Center. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP by calling the welcome center at 988-8000 or by e-mail to sheilajones@windstream.net by Monday. Groups make Hearts to Heroes delivery Special to the Journal Southland’s Full Throttle Magazine and Harley- Davidson of Atlanta, accord ing to a release, delivered donations made by their readers and customers to Hearts to Heroes of Warner Robins Dec. 4. The items, according to the release, were collected at the sixth anniversary party for Full Throttle Magazine, the theme for the party was “Armed Forces Comfort and Joy” collecting comfort items for the joy of our armed forc es. The donated items will be mailed by Hearts to Heroes to deployed military mem bers of every service with funds donated by the Middle Georgia Military Affairs WALK From page iA and Perry historian. “The goal is to point out the fact that there is such a rich history even though Perry is a small town,” said Sendek. Some of the histori cal information was supplied by Loudermilk who said she feels that the purpose of the project is to honor those who built the town and to keep the history alive. She, according to the release, believes that the cre ativity of teenagers lends an exciting twist to the tour and the stories told by the actors. “The students have worked hard to create monologues that are factual and very complimentary to the fami lies,” said Loudermilk. A donation is requested, with a suggestion of $2 per person. Evergreen Cemetery is located at the end of Main Street. Parking for the pro duction is available across the street. DECORATED From page iA The Bronze Star Medal is presented for heroic or meritorious achievement of service, not involving aerial flight, in connection with operations against opposing armed forces. Authorized Feb. 4, 1944, it is presented to members of all branches of military service. MONDAY 10 9 8 |7 6 Houston Happenings Stress Management Monday, 7 p.m. Burton Carriker, Program Administrator for Houston Healthcare’s Behavioral Health Services and a licensed counselor, will lead this class to help you understand and deal with everyday stress. Location: Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Call 478-923-9771 to reg ister. Multiple Sclerosis Support - Tuesday, 7 p.m. Location: Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Peripheral Vascular Disease Screenings - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Leg pain while exer cising may not be due to overex ertion, feeling tired or merely a sign of old age. These symptoms may be due to Peripheral Vascular Disease. Diabetics and individu als with other cardiac problems may be especially at risk. To be screened, you must have an appointment. Cost: S2O. Location: Health Connections, Houston Mall. Call 478-923-9771 to make an appointment. Small Steps: How to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes - Dec. 18, 7 - 8 p.m. Research has proven that Type 2 diabetes can be delayed or prevented in per sons at risk. This course will pro- ■ WESTSIDE ES CANCELLATION - Westside Elementary School Council meet ing - held at 4 p.m. in the confer Committee. Hearts to Heroes is a non profit volunteer organiza tion that collects donated items and sends them to all service members serving in deployed locations. The vol unteers work out of a build ing located at 1532 Watson Blvd in Warner Robins that was donated by Ron Street of Street Home Medical. The Middle Georgia Military Affairs Committee, We Cater and Barbeque for the Public Wondering how to feed your Christmas company? A Cree-Mee TENDER Ham will stuff ’em. Slow pit-cooked, lip smakin, juicy, fall off the bone tender. MMMM-MM. Hard To Beat! Hams-Shoulders-Ribs-Turkeys cooked on the open pit. What you waitin on? Call us at 478-627-3001 & Save Your Place. 2915 Us 41 North - Unadilla, GA 31091 WAYHE MOflfllS ATV’sN '%> As Low As Ss29 o p2r month! OVER 30 IN STOCK Japes j> Tjgk JFull SizeV> GO KARTS . Electric Start m Starting At -•5.42%, LOW PAYMENTS! LAYAWAY NOW! FINANCING A VAILABLE! INVENTORY ARRIVING DAILY! MANY IN STORE ?I 1608 Sam Nunn Blvd. - Perry, GA - Hrs. B:3oam - 7:oopm (478) 987-2411 - www.morrisbrotherstractor.com TUESDAY 12 111 vide basic tools to help individuals make appropriate lifestyle changes and reduce their risk for develop ing diabetes. Location: Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Call 478-923-9771 to register. Breast Cancer Support and Education - Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Location: Health Connections. Alzheimer’s Support Group - Dec. 18, 7 p.m. For families, caregivers and friends dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association- Central Georgia Chapter. Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Arthritis Support and Education - Dec. 19, 10 a.m. Location: Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Walk for Wellness - Set your own schedule. Monthly evalua tions include blood pressure, weight, blood sugar (if diabetic) performed by a registered nurse. Incentive awards will be given after completing 100 miles, 500 miles, 1,000 miles and up to 2000 miles. Quarterly free dinners for all walking participants and guests. Cost is S3O per person, includes free pedometer. Location: Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Call 478-923-9771 for more infor mation. ence room - are as follows: Jan. 16, 2008, March 19, 2008 and May 21, 2008. Westside Elementary is located at 201 North Pleasant Hill which donated the funds needed to mail the packages, is a community based orga nization that is comprised of approximately 225 commu nity leaders from eight cities/ counties surrounding Robins AFB whose charter is to sup port the military community of Middle Georgia. Full Throttle Magazine originally contacted the 116 Air Control Wing concerning the items. The 116th worked M|BigHorrt Side by Side (2 Seater) 300 4x4 | with Cargo Box I Starting At IQOOj# per month r WEDNESDAY 16 |ls 20 |l9 18 |l7 Road in Warner Robins. For more information, contact Principal Sharon Daniel at sadaniel@hcbe.net or 478- 929-7820. ■ ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE - The Mercer/ Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra, according to a release, is comprised of local young musicians, several from Houston County. The MMSYO is sponsoring an upcoming free Christmas concert Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. The concert will be in Willingham Hall on the Mercer University campus (1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon). ■ BONAIRE MIDDLE MEETINGS - Bonaire Middle School has set the following school council meetings. All meetings will begin at 7 a.m. in the office confer ence room. They are: Feb. 12, 2008 and May 27, 2008. Bonaire Middle is located at 125 Highway 96 East, Warner Robins. For more informa tion, contact Principal Cindy Randall at CRandall@hcbe.net or 478-929- 6235. ■ WESTFIELD EVENING OF MUSIC - Westfield’s Music Department will present an evening of music Monday at 7:30 pm. in the Recital Hall of the Arts & Sciences building. The Westfield Upper School Chorus and the Eighth Grade Girls Ensemble will be singing pop songs from the 60s and 70s, classi cal selections, and Christmas music. Admission is free. ■ DAVID A. PERDUE ES ELECTION - David A, Perdue Elementary school will hold a School Council election for two members Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the school media center. One parent/guardian representa tive and one parent/business partner will be elected. David A.‘Perdue Elementary is located at 115 Sutherlin Drive in Warner Robins. Principal Edward Weeks may be contacted either by phone at 478-988-6350 or by e-mail at eweeks@hcbe.net. with Hearts to Heroes and the Military Affairs Committee to assure all deployed mili tary members benefited from the donations. Rutter 57327 featuring Miriam Marchetti, soprano, with harp, organ, strings, winds & percussion Jane Kimbrel, Director of Music Ministries “My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. ” Luke 1: 46-47 Sundcui, tDecem&ev 9th at 9:CC and 11:00 1002 Carroll Street 987-1852 Nursery provided THURSDAY 1 } On/ c/ate ///th de s/t/t i |23| 22 121| ■ HOLIDAY SCHOOL CONCERTS - The following school holiday concerts are slated for Tuesday: Bonaire Middle School choir - 6:30 p.m.; Perry Middle School band - 6:30 p.m. (PMS gym); Houston County High School Christmas choir - 7 p.m. (HCHS theatre); Warner Robins High School band and chorus - 7 p.m. (WR Civic Center). Admission to the WRHS event is two canned food items (for charity). ■ THURSDAY SCHOOL CONCERTS - The following school concerts are slated for Thursday: Lake Joy Elementary - 6 p.m. (LJES cafeteria); Bonaire Middle School band - 6:30 p.m.; Huntington Middle School chorus - 6:30 p.m. (HMS cafeteria) (Featuring the HMS Hawks chorus - sixth, seventh and eighth grade - and the HMS Tone Chime choir); Morningside Elementary Musical, “Holiday Moose-ical" - 6:30 p.m. (featuring Morningside second grade students). ■ DEC. 18 SCHOOL CONCERTS - The following school concerts are slated for Dec. 18: Quail Run Bementary School chorus - 7 p.m. (QRES cafeteria) and Huntington Middle School winter band - 6 p.m. (HMS gym). ■ LAKE JOY ES MEETING - Lake Joy Elementary School has set the following school council meet ings. All meetings will be held at 7:15 a.m. in room 313. They are: Feb. 28, 2008 and May 1, 2008. Keith Kratz serves as chairperson. Lake Joy DAVID OVERTON JEWELERS /\ 'Jewelry Repair & Cleaning / \ 'Watch Repair s \ _ Hours: /ygynttfoX 'Engraving Mon. _ Fri \\\\ 1 fjfjfs 'Appraisals 9:3oam-s:3opm 'Estate Jewelry Sat ‘ _ 1 9:3oam-2pm 'Class Rings We Buy Gold Scrap!! Bring It In And Let Us Weigh It. PAY SANTA WITH SCRAP GOLD! 905 Downtown Carroll St. • Perry 478-987-1392 FRIDAY 26 |2s| 24 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2007 JJU United Metdodidt Qhvtek SxMcUuvtif &wbt presents SATURDAY |29 28 |27| 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. ■ HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING - The regular board meeting of the Warner Robins/ Houston County Housing Authority will be held Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Warner Robins Housing Authority Conference Room, which is located at 112 Memorial Terrace in Warner Robins. ■ SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE - The eighth annual pre sentation of “The Warner Robins Singing Christmas Tree” will be held at the Warner Robins Civic Center Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. With a choir, orchestra and cast of more than 300, this Christmas extravaganza, according to a release, is a "delightful way to begin your Christmas season." The doors open one hour prior to the program and admission is free. The Warner Robins Singing Christmas Tree is a gift from Central Baptist Church to Middle Georgia. The Warner Robins Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Todd P. Howell, will play several Christmas tunes at the main entrance that Saturday night from 6-6:45 p.m. ■ NES MEETINGS - Northside Elementary School Council meetings for the 2007-08 school year are as follows: Jan. 17, 2008 and April 17, 2008. Meetings will be held at 5 p.m. in the media center. 31 3^ 7A 156848 57033