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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY ♦ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2007 6A ■ ELECTION REGISTRATION DEADLINE - The deadline for voter reg istration for the Feb. 5, 2008 Presidential Preference Primary election is Jan. 7, 2008. Contact the Board of Elections at 987-1973 for more informa tion. ■ MOSSY CREEK MS COUNCIL ELECTIONS - Mossy Creek Middle School will hold a School Council election Jan. 8, 2008 at 6 p.m. in the media center. The election is to elect four parent/guardian repre sentatives to serve on the School Council for the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year. Two of the elected representa tives must also be members of the business community. All par ents and guardians of students currently attending Mossy Creek Middle are encouraged to attend. Mossy Creek Middle is located at 200 Danny Carpenter Drive in Kathleen. For more information, contact Principal Paige Busbee at pbusbee@hcbe.net or 478-988- 6171. ■ MUSEUM HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - The Museum of Aviation will be closed for the holidays on Christmas and News Year’s Day and only open from 9:00 am to noon on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The employees, volunteers and staff members of the Museum and the Museum of Aviation Foundation wish everyone a happy and joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year. ■ BOARD OF ELECTIONS - The Houston County Board of Elections will meet at 5:30 p.m., Jan. 8, 2008 at the Board of Elections Office, Houston County Government Building, 801 Main Street, Room 206. Those attend ing are asked to use the entranc es on Main Street or Jernigan Street. Call 987-1973 for any ques tions. ■ BUILDING AUTHORITY MEETING - The regular meet ing of the Warner Robins Building Authority scheduled for today and Jan. 2, 2008, according to a release, have been cancelled. The next meeting will be Jan. 9, 2008 at International City Golf Course at 5 p.m. ■ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS - The Redevelopment Agency meet ings are scheduled for the first Monday of every month in the upstairs Conference Room in City Hall at 4 p.m. . ■ HCHS COUNCIL MEETINGS - Houston County High School has set the follow ing school council meetings. Meetings will be held at 5 p.m. in the school media center. They are: Feb. 25, 2008, April 28, 2008 and June 30, 2008. Houston County High is located at 920 Highway 96 in Warner Robins. For more information, contact Principal Sheila Beckham at either Saßeckham@hcbe.net or 478-988-6340. ■ 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. ■ WESTSIDE ES COUNCIL MEETINGS - Westside Elementary School’s Council meeting - held at 4 p.m. in the conference room - are as fol lows: Jan. 16, 2008, March 19, 2008 and May 21, 2008. Westside Elementary is located at 201 North Pleasant Hill Road in Warner Robins. For more infor mation, contact Principal Sharon Daniel at sadaniel@hcbe.net or 478-929-7820. ■ BONAIRE MIDDLE MEETINGS - Bonaire Middle School has set tf\e following school council meetings. All meetings will begin at 7 a.m. in the office conference room. They are: 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. ■ DAVID A. PERDUE ES ELECTION - David A. Perdue Elementary school will hold a School Council election for two members Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the school media center. One parent/guardian representative and one parent/business partner will be elected. David A. Perdue 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. Houston Healtficane Happenings Walk for Wellness - Set your own schedule. Monthly evaluations include blood pressure, weight, blood sugar (if diabetic) performed by a registered nurse. Incentive awards will be given after com pleting 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 per son, includes free pedome ter. Location: Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Call 478-923-9771 for more infor mation. Diabetes Diet Instruction - Call for schedule of class es. This class, taught by Sandra Brenner, RD, Ph.D., is for individuals with diabetes who need a diet review or people with newly diagnosed Diabetes Type 2. A physician diet prescription is required. Call 478- 923-9771 for more information. Diabetes “In Control” Course - Call for sched ule. This course recognized by the American Diabetes Association is taught by reg istered nurses, dietitians, and certified diabetes educators. The course consists of a one-hour initial assessment and education, a two-hour nutrition class, and two five hour comprehensive education classes. Follow up at three, six and 12 months after com pletion of the entire program. Physician referral is required. ■ LAKE JOY ES MEETING - Lake Joy Elementary School has set the following school coun cil meetings. 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 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. ■ 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. ■ TUCKER ES MEETINGS - Tucker Elementary has set the following School Council meet ings. They will be held at 5:15 p.m. in Room 201. They are: Jan. 22, 2008 and March 18, 2008. Tucker ES is located at 1300 Tucker Road in Perry. For more informa tion, contact Principal Dr. Kim Halstead at KHalstead@hcbe.net or 478-988-6278. ■ LIBRARY PHOTO CONTEST - The Houston County Friends of the Library are holding a photo contest. The contest involves taking a picture of your Houston County friends book bag in a place far thest away from the county or is the most unusual place for a book bag to find itself. The deadline for submission is April 20, 2008. For more information, visit any Houston County Library. ■ VVA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - The Vietnam Veterans of American Warner Robins Chapter No. 902 announc es its scholarship award program for 2008. Scholarships will be awarded in memory of Logan Walton, a late member of the chapter. More information and applications are available through the guidance or AFJROTC office or via the chapter website at www.vva9o2.org. The application submission deadline is March 1, 2008. ■ PERRY PRIMARY COUNCIL MEETINGS - Perry Primary School has sched uled its School Council meet ings for the 2007-2008 school year. All meetings will be held at 6 p.m. in the conference room. Perry Primary School Council meetings are as follows: Jan. 17, 2008, March 20, 2008 and May 15, 2008. Perry Primary is located at 1530 Sunshine Avenue in Perry. For more infor mation, contact Principal .Elgin Mayfield at either 478-988-6160 or emayfield@hcbe.net. ■ HOSPICE CANCER PAD MEETING - The Hospice Cancer Pad group meets at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month (except July) in the fellow ship hall of First Baptist Church of Perry, located at 1105 Main St. Medicare and most insurance plans accepted. Call 478-923- 9771 for more information. Diabetes Exercise Program - An exercise pro gram specifically for adults with diabetes who wtjpld like to learn more about the cor rect times and methods for exercising in relation to diet and medication. The program is adminis tered by a team of nurses, exercise physiologists and a certified diabetes educa tor. A dietitian is also avail able for one-on-one consul tations with each participant. Health Connections Cardiac/ Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Houston Mall. Call 478-923- 1731 for more. information and program fees. Childbirth Education - Ongoing - Houston Healthcare offers a series of childbirth education classes. The cost is covered by many insurance plans, including Medicaid. Other classes include breast feeding, early pregnancy, big brother/big sibling. Call 478- 923-9771 to pre-register. Asthma Education Ongoing - Education is recog nized as a vital part of asthma management. AsthmatiCare can help you take charge of your asthma. For more infor mation on this free program, call Vicky Alexander, RN, FNP-C at 923-9771 or Cindy Ireland at 988-1688. Diabetes Type 2 Support Everyone is welcome. Contact liii. n ~ HI Is mWm » - 9 ft i 1 jJt The new Houston Healthcare website hasthe information you need to take control of your health. There’s a wealth of information online just waiting for you to discover: Need a Doctor? Our extensive online directory' lets you search by location, specialty or name. Our Services. Learn more about our services: from education classes to imaging services and ER to rehabilitation, our number one goal has always been our community’s health. And there’s so much more... go online to find out how we keep you healthy. Betty Rucker at 987-3672 for more information. ■ BONAIRE ES SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETINGS - Bonaire Elementary School will hold the following School Council meetings for the 2007-08 school year. Meetings will be held at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. The sched ule follows: Jan. 7, 2008, March 10, 2008, April 7, 2008. Bonaire Elementary is located at 101 Elm Street in Bonaire. For more information, contact Principal Eric Payne at either 478-929-7826 or EPayne@hcbe.net. ■ ORES SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETINGS - Quail Run Elementary School has set the following School Council meetings scheduled. All 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. ■ ESES COUNCIL MEETINGS - Eagle Springs Elementary School has sched uled the following school council meetings. All meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. in the media cen ter. 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. ■ KCES MEETINGS - Kings Chapel Elementary School has scheduled the following school council meetings 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 * ': is Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter events Jan. 4-5, 2008 Georgia Farm Credit Winter Pig Classic Show Information: 229-248-2236 Jan. 4-6, 2008 U.S. Team Roping Championships Information: 386-546-3210 Jan. 5, 2008 Houston County Young Farmers Commercial Dairy Heifer Show Information: 912-988-6312 Jan. 5, 2008 Georgia Good Sam’s Meeting Information: 770-434-6012 Jan. 5, 2008 Hopes and Dreams “Prom Fashion Show” Information: 478-333-3168 Jan. 7-9, 2008 Utility Service Company, Inc. Safety Meeting Information: 478-987-0906 Jan. 7-11,2008 Utility Service Company, Inc. Sales Meeting Information: 478-987-0303 either PTompkins@hcbe.net or 478-988-6272. THE RIGHT CLICK FOR GOOD HEALTH Manage Your Health. We put the tools in your hands to access your own interactive health record. Get health information tailored just for you. It’s all here at the new www.hhc.org! Houston Healthcare HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL Jan. 9, 2008 Georgia Department of Natural Resources Public Meeting Information: 478-825-6354 Jan. 9-11,2008 Georgia Department of Agriculture State/Federal Workshop Information: 404-656-3676 Jan. 11-13,2008 Southern States Triple Crown 2008 NBHA Super Show Information: 770-922-3350 Jan. 12, 2008 CSRA Rabbit and Cavy Show Information: 706-547-3048 Jan. 12-13, 2008 Middle Georgia Computer Show Information: 770-663-0943 Jan. 12-13, 2008 Exotic Bird Show and Sale Information: 407-855-3367 Jan. 16-17,2008 Georgia Power Corporate Safety Kickoff Meeting Information: 877-688-9913 www.hhc.org i 57275