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Parenting Center holds annual pumpkin carving contest
The Parenting Center held its annual
pumpkin contest along with a bus safety
workshop on October 24, 2002. Parents
w ere introduced to Mrs. Teresa Biion
and Mrs. Juanita Ross, two members of
the Peach County School System’s Bus
Trainers. Parents were introduced to two
videos, which educated them on bus safe
ty and bus evacuation. Rules and regula
tions of bus procedures were discussed
which are required to be follow ed while
in a driver’s care.
parents attended the first DCT Appreciation Day at PCHS
Diversified Cooperative Training < DCT) teacher Shirley Washington and parents are working togeth
er to help students have success on t he job. Flight parents attended the First DCT Appreciation Day at
Peach County High Sehixil on Friday, October 18,2002 The general theme: "How to be Successful on the
Job" guided the dialogue in the outdoor classroom setting.
Deanna Askins, a DCT st udent and president of Skills USA VICA Chapter, encouraged her class
mates to get support from their parents. The success of the Appreciation Day exceeded by expectation,
says Askins. The students we rewarded for their first nine weeks of achievement with a delicious meal
donated by parents. Deanna is a quite quiet effective leader, said Washington. She is persistent when
she has an idea. She gets the job done.
The following parents were presented a certificate of appreciation by Veronica Young and Samantha
Adkins: Lisa Adkins, Jacqueline Plant, Lillie -Jones, Mazie Mathis, Paula Wood, Andrew Mathis Chester
Askins. Danny Askins. Other supporters recognized were Huffy- Young, Mercer Hicks. Anita Marshall,
Claudia Troutman, and Sammie and Penny Lowe. The Technology and Career Director, Gail Swain,
greeted the parents and other guest.
Butler puts on Country-Americana festival
Butler. GA - Butler, a West Central Geor
gia town of 1,800 w ill welcome neighbors
and visitors to its county seat for the Taylor
County (^diWfyside FefetiWiTtW’Nbvembeto
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The festival will be moving toward a
Country-Amencana type setting this year,
using as its theme, Let There Be Peace On
Earth. Patriotic colors will be used through
out the town and around the courthouse
square to welcome festival goers to Country
side Festiv al 2002. Vendors are encouraged
to go with a Country-Americana setting mid
attendees are reminded to wear the red.
white and blue. Monetary prizes will be
aw aided in both categories on Saturday,
November 2nd.
Amy Mulkey, Miss Georgia 2002, will
Let’s do lunch PC
Come One, Come All! The
Peach County Historical Society
will be serving homemade soup,
sandwiches, and desserts on Sat
urday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. til 1:30
p.m. at only $7.00 per person at
the McArthur-Saxon house on the
comer of Miller Street and Cen
tral Avenue. Baked goixls will also
be available.
You may purchase your tickets
in advance by calling 825-0611.
Proceeds w ill benefit the Peach
County Historical Society and the
McAuthur-Saxon House.
Hunt helps PC food bank
Students of Hunt Elementary'
gathered nonperishable food
items to donate to Fbach County's
food bank. The idea was general
ed as a result of students studying
firom the theme of "Making a Dif
ference.' In this unit of study, stu
dents were exposed to various
organizations involved in making
a difference in the lives of Ameri
cans. In an effort to provide our
students with the experience of
making a difference in our com
munity, students collected nonper
ishable food items. On October 22,
2002 students: Chelsea Jackson,
Tanika Cliett, Joshua Stum, and
Daniel Beltran, delivered goods to
the local organization responsible
for distributing commodities to
families needing assistance. To
make a difference on a national
The Leader-Tribune
COMMUNTY
Deadline for 2002 GrassRoots grants extended to November 1
FORT VALLEY - The deadline for the 2002 GrassRoots grants has been
extended until Friday, November 1. The GrassRoots regranting program is
administered in Middle Georgia by the Macon Arts Alliance from funds pro
vided by the state legislature. The funds are made available through the
Georgia Council for the Arts.
Applications for the grants are available from the Pettigrew Center at
Frirt Valley State University. The grants can be provided to community
agencies who hold the federal tax status of 501c3 or to state and local gov
ernment agencies providing arts programming. Examples of programming
The center accommodated nine par
ent volunteers who enjoyed delicious
snacks while carving their pumpkins,
The carving contest was a great success
and was enjoyed by all that attended,
A heartfelt thanks goes out to the fol
low ing for making this a successful
event
1. Step Two
2. Dan Rivers
3. Fixxl Depot/Food Max
4. The Hunt Elementary Family
arrive on Friday afternoon when she will
crown the winners in the Little Miss beauty
pageants. Miss Mulkey will also perform
sign autograpturfor the kW But, the
ofthe evening will be the 1-hour
concert by sensational new Country Artist,
Kelsey DiMarco, Hartwell, Ga. starting at
7:30 p.m. DiMarco’s pure baritone voice
reveals the classic country' influences of Alan
Jackson and Brad Paisley. Eric Paul,
Nashville veteran Producer said this about
DiMarco, "I hear a richness in Kelsey's voice
that 1 find unique and friendly. He has the
most astounding voice to come-1 along so far
in the 21st century." Country musical band,
"Stampede" will take the streets next to play
for a 3-hour concert and dance. Carnival and
other amusement for
Free guided tours of Everrett
Square Historic District will fol
low lunch,
This a great opportunity to
spend the day in Fort Valley. First
you may enjoy the Annual Jail
House Alley Art Show and Sale at
the Fort Valley United Methodist
Church Church Street, then do ■
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lunch at the McAuthur-Saxon
House, and on to the historical
tour of Everrett Square and envi
rons. Enjoy a cultural day to
remember this fall in Fort Valley.
minum tabs to support the
Ronald McDonald Houses. Ronald
McDonald Houses provide a
"home away from home" for the
parents of children who are hospi
talized due to critical illnesses or
injuries. This effort of bringing in
aluminum tabs will last the entire
school year and involves the entire
Hunt family. We are grateful at
Hunt Elementary to have admin
istrators as Mr. Wayne Lanier and
Mrs. Teresa Yarber who welcomed
and supported the idea of the
Hunt family doing their part to
"make a difference" in the lives of
people. Special thanks also to
D.A.R.E. officer Lieutenant Jeff
Lundy, Ms. Michelle Wells, the
staff of Headstart, and the Hunt
students of Flora Cosby and
Denise Williams.
eligible for the funds include arts festivals, technical assistance programs,
concerts, public art programs, theatrical performances, dance performances,
readings, visual art exhibitions, film programs, and story telling,
The funding for the grants is provided according to the population of the
counties served. Decisions for the local grants are made on the local level.
For a grant application, contact the Center at (478) 825-6478.
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As always, we encourage parents to
come visit our center at Hunt Elemen
tary School under the guidance of Mrs.
Evelyn Chester, the Parent Coordinator,
For any information concerning the Bar
enting Center please contact Mrs.
Chester (“ (478) 825-5296.
First and second place winners of the
pumpkin caring contest were Flora
C°sby and Mattie Rice.
There are 30 DCT students employed as a trainee in local businesses in Peach County. The IX7T pro
gram Is designed to prepare students for the world of work. It is called cooperative because the parent,
employer and the school join together as a team during the learning experience. The program enables
students to work with full time employees in business and industry. It also gives students an opportune
ty to learn In two places - at school and at work. The instructor and supervising employer evaluates the
student on work ethics,
DCT provides instruction in
career preparation, employability,
personal finance, and business
management. Emphasis is placed
on teamwork, problem solving, lead
ership development, human
lions, and communication,
the kids will be available all evening.
The first event on Saturday will be the
Family Connection Fire'bepartment Health Fair taking place
at the Butler starting at 8
a.m. Opening patriotic ceremonies back at
the courthouse will begin at 9:30 a.m. There
will be arts, crafts, collectibles and live and
free entertainment going on all day. Fort
Benning "Dixieland" jazz band will perform
at 1:30 p.m. followed by the 3 p.m. parade,
Plans are for a Country-Americana week
end of fun and fellowship. Dress in your red,
white and blue and leave Butler a prouder
American,
For applications and information contact
Buddy Dunn, Festival Chairman, (478) 862-
3661 or < 478 > 862-5410.
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NEWS
Meet our staff. «»* ♦ •
<IfU roofce perspective
I ‘David ‘Walenceus is the newest on our staff.
* I David seems to enjoy his job except for unloading a
I occasional truck.carrying inserts. David compulsive is often
picked at By other staff members for his
cleaning. David's job is writing for the newspaper
ami is honing his writing skills as he goes along.
Photography obviously excites him because he uritl
use film like he does paper towels. Me realty doestt t
(ikf the Mac computers we use but is getting used
to them. ‘Me is also our in-house haruiyman.
Away from the office David enjoys woodworks
ing atui woodcarving. 'Building jumituresuch as
tables and shelves. ‘Woodcarving tv relating to him
and is done often to clear his mirui David's wife
he 'll knocta wall out the house if she were to
says conversation. David has also
mention it in casual
toyed With his newest hobby of btaetpowder shoot
ing. <The competition of long time shooters is tense
and fascinates him because the guns and ammuni
tion are made by the competitors. Me hopes one day
shoot well enough to actually place in the compe
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family iv very important to David,
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There were some boo-tiful pumpkins carved at the Parenting
Center*8 annual pumpkin carving contest last Thursday.
Congratulations to the winners , Flora Cosby and Mattie Rice.
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