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'vWlXv TL V^- — ML Bj BU j|| It J 1U I|V m> jJ &J jfc \ \Jm ♦ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2007 10B Christmas at our house was a shocking experience Christmas at any house is memorable, but Christmas at our house is quite unfor gettable. Celebrating with five boys in the house can range from great fun to down right disastrous. We always travel to South Georgia to spend Christmas with family. Santa visits the boys at their grandparents’ houses, so he has quite a job making sure that every one receives what they ask for not only at the right time, but also at the right location. When the boys were small, Santa’s job was quite easy, but as the boys have grown it gets more difficult with time. They are no longer content with train sets and building blocks, but would rather have golf clubs, dirt bikes, iPods, and other large gifts that break Santa’s bank. This year the favorite toys were “shock ing tanks”. Yes, they are exactly what they sound like. The game includes two remote controlled army type tanks. The object is An annual tradition of Christmas giving Warner Robins Noon Optimist Club President Rodney Wilson presented Capt. Glenn Queerer of The Salvation Army with more than S3OO at a dub meet ing on December 13th. The contribution is an annual tradition of the club when The Salvation Army is the program speaker at a club meeting in December. The contribution comes from individual club members who contribute to a pot that is passed around at that meeting. Queener said they will use the fuhds to be placed in another 'pot' - the Christmas bell ringing kettles. "Optimists-Bringing Out the Best in Kids". The Warner Robins Noon Optimist Club , the oldest civic club in the city, meets every Thursday at noon at Ryari's. Please contact Club President Rodney Wilson at 477-7465 for additional information about club meetings or if you are interested in becoming a “Friend of Ybuth” club member. Family honors centenarian, Norris "Nollie" Billins with gala event Special to the Journal Norris “Nollie” Billins recently passed away. He had reached the age of 100 and just prior to his passing was honored on the occasion of his 100™ birthday with a centennial gala held on Nov. 17 at Southside Senior New Arrivals at Houston Medical Center during December Andy Chen Jiendong and Jinxiu Chen of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Andy Chen at Houston Medical Center Dec. 17. Grandparents of the baby are Detuan Chen and Meixian Gao of Changle Fujian, China, and Zhong Lin, Chen and Shuiying, Lin of New York. Zahmeriah Mone' Stubbs Jacinta Stubbs and Terrence Prater of Warner Roibns announce the birth of a daughter, Zahmeriah • Mone’ Stubbs at Houston Medical Center Dec. 18. Grandparents of the baby are June Stubbs and Sharon Jones. Great Grandparents of the baby are Margaret Stubbs and Lugene Stubbs, all of Warner Robins. Ava Rose Mason James E. 11l and Michelle Hall Mason of Warner Robins announce the birth of a daughter, Ava Rose Mason at Houston Medical Center Dec. 18. Grandparents of the baby are Brenda Christmas of Cedar Hills, Utah, David Hall of Tooele, Utah, Mary Conger of Warner Robins, and James E. Mason Jr. of Hawkinsville. Jayla Marie Young Amber Long and Joshua Young of Warner Robins announce the birth of a daughter, Jayla for each player to shoot the opponent’s tank «£|9BKjgj/v using a remote con- Jgif' trol. The fun part of ilflt the game is when you shoot the opponent’s *' £ ! tank, the remote con |Pf V, / trol that your opponent |9f x 1 J is holding receives an I V\. .W electrical current and Angela literally shocks them Lineberger like they have stuck Me and the Boys their finger into an electrical socket. It is quite fun for onlookers to watch the players of the game scream, jump, yell, and writhe in misery as they are shocked. What I don’t understand is the players never want to drop the remote controls. I guess that is one of the things about boys I will never understand. Citizens Center in Unadilla. Born Nov. 20, 1907 in Perry, Mr. Billins lived in Henderson with his great niece and family. Overl2s family members and friends attended the event in his honor The event was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Price Bryant Marie Young at Houston Medical Center Dec. 18. Grandparents of the baby are James and Sharon Hall of Warner Robins, Dennis Long of Lizella, and Lisa Young of Warner Robins. Sawyer Etfiaii Creel Justin and Amanda Messer Creel 6f Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Sawyer Ethan Creel at Houston Medical Center Dec. 19. Grandparents of the baby are Rev. James and Toby Messer of Theodore, Al, and Doug and Nancy Creel of Brandon, Miss. Alexander Bryce Wiggins Dina Edmondson and Daniel Wiggin s of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Alexander Bryce Wiggins at Houston Medical Center Dec. 12. Grandparents of the baby are David and Debbie Edmondson of Warner Robins, and Ray and Patricia Wiggins of Warner Robins. Jayda Jamynia Griffin Melania Jordan and Kirk Griffin of Warner Robins announce the birth of a daughter, Jayda Jamynia Griffin at Houston Medical Center Dec. 18. Grandparents of the baby are Lettie and Eddie Jordan, and Debbie and Willie Griffin, both of Warner Robins. CMLUBS jmtse Yourself- * f ] ft M "m! mi-. £ - K) Si TL. . , " L_y 1L W’- -JmL J ja IkJ * >-!>•> St * ’ . i A B| m> iMg£99B9smg| |*li > 9 Be ** 3ra-I ’§7 I & 91 { j mi ipl 111. Decorations included balloons, a birthday ban ner and a portrait of Mr. Billins, who wore a cream Gino Cappoll suit with a rust color shirt and match ing tie and shoes, topped with a Godfather hat. He was escorted by Martha Green, his great Zachary Keith Johnson Warren and Margie Berkstresser Johnson of Bonaire announce the birth of a son, Zachary Keith Johnson at Houston Medical Center Dec. 18. Grandparents of the baby are Richard Berkstresser Sr. of Wetumpka, Ala., and Mac and Dot Johnson of Lombard, 111. Ge'Quan Dayvion Parks Amanda Bowen and Charles Parks of Reynolds announce the birth of a son, Ge’Quan Dayvion Parks at Houston Medical Center Dec. 19. Grandparents of the baby are Taffy A. Parks of Reynolds, Willie Green of Roberta, and Kimberly Wilson of Reynolds. Marcos Alfaro Felix and Francisca Alfaro of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Marcos Alfaro at Houston Medical Center Dec. 19. Grandparents of the baby are Julia Lara, Gertrudes Zamudio, Dulce Maria ,Jimenez, and Toribio Alfaro, all of Mexico. Madison Lynn Ard Emily Taylor and Brad Ard of Warner Robins announce the birth of a daughter, Madison Lynn Ard at Houston Medical Center Dec. 19. Grandparents of the baby are Laura and Matthew ■BBFWfESV the county way” This Christmas we escaped any major holiday mishaps. Christmas Eve, several years ago, was spent in the emergency room with Tal because Luke pushed him into the bumper of his granddaddy’s truck while they were fighting over a toy, caus ing a busted forehead, and requiring seven stitches right between the eyes. This year, Luke caused the situation closest to a mis hap while driving a 4-wheeler. Christmas morning, he wanted to see what his cousin had received from Santa so he asked if he could drive the 4-wheeler over to his house. His granddaddy reluctantly gave him the keys and told him to be careful. Yeah, right. As he was passing the chicken coop, he somehow snagged the water hose with the 4-wheeler and yanked it from the spigot. Water was spraying several feet up into the air. He actually came into the house and asked what he should do. Hello! Turning the water off would seem like the first logi grandniece. Roosevelt Sea, great grandnephew, read Mr.Billins’ biography. Also on the program were his great-grandnieces Chayla Bryant and Shalonda Ridley, and host of others, offering a program of song, prayer and scripture. At dinner, the guest of Taylor of Warner Robins, and Victor and Debra Griggs of Bonaire. Christian Richard Bernier Michael and Dena Oppie Bernier of Perry announce the birth of a son, Christian Richard Bernier at Houston Medical Center Dec. 19. Grandparents of the baby are Roger and Kay Bernier of Sterling, VA, and Rodney and Peggy Oppie of Byronville. Xavier Debrion Lane Kashethia Canion and Ethus Lane Jr. of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Xavier Debrion Lane at Houston Medical Center Dec. 21. Grandparents of the baby are Natalie Dow of Warner Robins, Charles Canion of Kathleen, Aurelia Montford of Warner Robins, and Ethus Curtis Lane, Sr. of Macon. Kaleb Janies Bausick Ashley Copeland and James Bausick of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Kaleb James Bausick at Houston Medical Center Dec. 19. Grandparents of the baby are Charolet Bateman of Warner Robins, Michele Bausick of Warner Robins, Charles Copeland, and Danny Bausick of Denver, Colo. Kaden Allen Lockhart cal thing to do. But, you know boys. They are very seldom logical. My husband started a holiday tradition with the boys when they were small. He began taking them to the “dollar store” to pick out gifts for their grandparents. He let them pick out anything that they thought their grandparents would like. Over the years, their grandparents have received everything from mouthwash, which the boys called washmouth, to shampoo that controls dandruff. But, like all grandpar ents, they ldved their gifts and used them proudly. Arid for awhile did not have to. worry about bad breath or white flakes on their coat collars. Angela Lineberger lives in Perry with her husband Kerry, and five boys, Tully, age 15, and Tal, Huhter, Ben, and Luke, age 12. honor sat in a golden chair and ate from a golden plate. A three-tiered cake was served by Shirley Bryant and Theresa Bryant. It was announced that scholar ship had been created in his honor and will be awarded in 2008 at the Billings and Washington family reunion. Kenn and Melanie Arnold Lockhart of Perry announce the birth of a son, Kaden Allen Lockhart at Houston Medical Center Dec. 21. Grandparents of the baby are Charles and Debre Arnold of Perry, Angela and Gerald Giles of Swainsboro, Everette and Debbie Lockhart of Hartford, Conn. Ayden Michael Floyd Amber Floyd of Warner Robins announces the birth of a son, Ayden Michael Floyd at Houston Medical Center Dec. 20. Grandparents of the baby are Debra Quackenbos of Warner Robins, and Jerome Floyd of Jackson vile, Fla. Briohna Nicole Ezell Bridget Releford and Kirby Ezell of Perry announce the birth of a daughter, Briohna Nicole Ezell at Houston Medical Center Dec. 21. Grandparents of the baby are Sally Releford of Perry, and Vanlleeia Ezell of PerrV. Ja'liyah Cierra Lane Michelle Cleveland French and James Lane of Perry announce the birth df a daughter, Ja’liyah Cierra Lane at Houston Medical Center Dec. 20. London Marie Dewberry Charles L. and Shelby M. Cobb Dewberry of Fort Valley announce the birth of a daughter, London HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL Perry Kiwanis News By Jim Womall Kiwanis Reporter The Perry Kiwanis Club honored three of its members recently during their annu al spouse’s night Christmas party. Judge Janice Spires was presented the coveted “Kiwanian of the Year” plaque for her outstanding service both to the club and to the community. Since becoming a mem ber of Kiwanis, Judge Spires has worked tirelessly to assist with the club’s main empha sis dealing with service to the youth of the community and to the world. In addition to the top honor given to Judge Spires, Jim Geiger was recognized for his long term membership in Kiwanis with the presenta tion of his 45 year service pin. Jim Worrall was recognized for 50 years of service to the club and the community and was honored with the Legion of Merit Award for the many years of devoted membership and related service. Marie Dewberry at Houston Medical Center Dec. 22. Grandparents of the baby are Charlie and Gloria Cobb, and Willie Lee and Jessie Dewberry, all of Fort Valley. Braylen Markell Hunt Courtney Wilson and Eddie Hunt of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Braylen Markell Hunt at Houston Medical Center Dec. 22. Grandparents of the baby are Latrinka Barnes of Warner Robins, Aundray Barnes of Warner Robins, and Eckel and Pearlie Hunt of Byron. Benjamin Patrick Richter Michael and Sarah Donahue Richter of Bonaire announce the birth of a son, Benjamin Patrick Richter at Houston Medical Center Dec. 23. Mayte Beltran-Hernandez Norma Angelica Hernandez-Gomez and Rafael Beltran-Jimenez of Warner Robins announce the birth of a daughter, Mayte Beltran-Hernandez at Houston Medical Center Dec. 24. Grandparents of the baby are Crisoforo R. Hernandez of Oaxaca, Mexico, Maria T. Gomez of Mexico DF., Rafael Beltran of Tenancingo Edo. Mexico, and Esperanza Jiminez off Edo. De Mexico.