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W* BYRON L» BUZZ ?B Page 2 Thursday, January 10,2013 THE GEORGIA POST &THE BYRON BUZZ Byron Better Hometown gave away two $100 gift cer tificates from Freshway and Mary Herndon, above center was one winner. Kristie Godwin, below with her family and BBHT Manager Tiffany Peavy. Par ticipants had to take their receipt from any local By ron Business to the Welcome Center to be entered for the gift certificates. Over 1300 entered the drawing. DUKES OF HAZZARD GEORGIA REUNION CLASSIC CAR SHOW & MUSIC FESTIVAL March 8, 9 & loth Middle Georgia Raceway, Byron follow updates on Facebook: DUKES OF HAZZARD GEORGIA REUNION The Byron Lions Club was treated to a pre- setnation by Foreign Exchange Student Fernando Artiach Taras- con from Spain at the annual dinner in Decem ber. Fernando told the club about his country then answered ques tions about life in Spain. Fernando is attending PCHS and is staying with Sandee Davis. Byron Buzz Sudoku SOLUTION ON PAGE 3 S L ) D O K U d'sh DISH NETWORK Starting at SAVE! & flsk flbout SflME Dfly (1 LJ L? installation! ” PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels free tor 3 Months! CALL 1-888-903-6814 A dish 1 2 8 7 6 9 4 1 5 2 2 1 6 5 9 6 4 3 7 3 6 5 4 8 2 5 2 8 C State-Point Media Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all digits 1 through 9. Locally Grown Coming To Our Schools Peach County schools recent ly qualified for a $100,000 federal grant which aims to improve the quality of food served in school cafeterias. The Farms to Schools Grant will allow school officials to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables from farmers and offer them to students. The project will start this spring in all six schools. Six PCHS band students have been chosen by the UGA Band staff to partici pate in the annual all-star band festival known as ’’JanFest”, January 17, 2013. Pictured from left are students Christopher Poole - Tenor Sax; Julia Frederick - Percussion; Colton Cason - Trombone; Gerkevia Freeman - Clarinet; Ryan Jackson - French Horn; and Joshua Jones - Bariton Sax. Students were chosen based upon Band Director, Darren Johnson’s recommendation, instrumentation need of the event and musical achievements of students. During the four-day event, students are placed in one of the eight festival bands on the basis of an initial audition. The bands rehearse several times before a final performance on the final afternoon of the event. Jeremy Ware, son of Jim and Renee Ware and Kristie Ware of Fort Valley, has been named President of the Walterboro-Colleton Chamber of Commerce in South Carolina. He was formerly the board chairman and had been interim president until being named to the posi tion recently. He has an extensive background in business, real estate and investments. Walterboro, according to Ware, is be tween Charleston, SC and Savannah, Georgia. Five-month-old Wyatt Holter, suffers from spinal muscular atrophy, for which there is no cure or treat ment. Wyatt’s Wish 5K and Fun Run was held this past Saturday with 80% of the proceeds helping cover the cost of medical equipment that Wyatt needs which insurance does not cover. The event was a success and the goal of $20,000 was surpassed. The other 20% goes toward research for finding a cure. His parents are Josh and Katie Holter and the event was founded by Holter’s former accounting firm, Nichols, Cauley and Associates in Warner Robins Co-workers brained stormed to come up with the benefit. The group was hoping to raise awareness as well as helping the Holters. About 600 people registered for the event. Kimberly Luque of Fort Valley was third over all female winner. There were several local participants and other participants from throughout Georgia. For race results, photos and more information check out Wyatt’s Wish 5K and Fun Run on Facebook. The event is over but you can still make a donation. Upcoming Events Free ABE and GED classes every Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m., on Wednesday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Adult Education Center, 200 Moseley Road, Byron. Orienta tion is on Monday from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. For more information call 478-956-7621. Toddler Tales at Byron Public Library, Wednesdays 11 a.m. 18 months to 3 years. Wacky Wednesday every first Wed. of the the month for 4-7 years old. *AII children 4 years and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver, who must remain with the child dur ing their visit. Byron Public Library 105 Church St. Byron, GA 31008 478-956-2200. Toddler Tales at Thomas Public Library, Thursdays at 11 am. 18months to 3 years. Terrific Thurs day every first Thurs. of the month for 4-7 years old. Thomas Public Library 315 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Fort Valley, GA31030. The ICU Ministry provides hope to others in need. Flandmade bags are delivered to area hospital waiting rooms with toiletry items, magazines, etc. for the family. Items for bags are always needed. If you are interested in volunteering or donating supplies call Para at 214-5560. lcukits.blogspot.com. or icukits@gmail.com. ICU Survival Kits Ministry. Come out and help assemble bags, meets every second and fourth Thursday at the Byron Depot. Times are from 8 a.m. -2 p.m.. Next meeting date will be January 10th 2013. The Comforting Quilters provide quilts to those in hospice and oth ers in need. The CQ meets the third Saturday of each month at 200 E. Heritage St., downtown Byron, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information contact Julie at 478-978-0842 or comfortingquilters@gmail.com. The Compassionate Friends of Middle Georgia, Supporting Family After a Child Dies, local chapter meets the 4th Thursday of each month at Byron United Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m. For information call Chapter Leader Karla Chidester (478) 954-4592 or visit www.com- passionatefriends.org Scrapbooking at the Depot on Wednesdays 10 a.m . - 3 p.m. These are free sessions. For more info call Fran at 478-396-0131. Chapman Road Byron Busi ness Meeting, January 9, noon, Captain Jack’s Crab Shack, 107 Chapman Road, Byron, GA. Chap man Road businesses will gather to discuss various projects taking place along Chapman Road in By ron and what needs to be done to accomodate the businesses there. Byron City officials are invited as well as representatives from G-DOT and others. If you have an interest in Chapman Road, please attend the meeting. Attendees wish ing to eat may order from the menu and pay per order. Martin Luther Kind Jr. Memorial March, Monday, January 21,9 a.m., Wildcats Commons Club house. MLK program following march at Central Union Baptist Church, Fort Valley. FVSU Equine Program pres ents Beginner’s Day, Tuesday, January 22 for those interested in learning the art of horseback riding, at 4 p.m., Livestock pavillion. Free and open to the public. For info call 478-825-6935. Middle Georgia Peach Pageant, March 16 at Fort Valley State University. Entry deadline is March 9, 2013. Any Georgia girl ages 4-23 is eligible. Optional Talent Competi tion in all age groups except Tiny Miss. Queens serve as official ambassadors of the Georgia Peach Festival and are recognized by the Georgia Legislature and Governor. For more information call 478-923- 3846 or see the website at www. missgeorgiapeach.org. Beads, Bangles & Bunko, a Byron Lions Club fundraiser February 2, 2013 at Peach Valley Winery in the Peach Shops. Silent aution, hor deuvres and fun. Bunko and prizes begin at 7 p.m. Tickets now on sale at the Byron Welcome Center or you may contact any Lion Club member. For additional information contact Lee Brown at 478-956-4327 or 478-951-6989 or Fran Washko at 478-396-0131. Tickets are $15. Home Loan Information Night, Certusbank Byron Branch, 202 West White Road, Thursday, January 17,5:30-7:30 p.m. Information on buying a home, refinancing or using the quity in your current property to be discussed. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by January 14 to Branch Manager Karen Singleton at 478-956-2907 or Karensingle- ton@certusbank.com. Georgia Hunter Education Course CD Available for checkout at Peach Public Libraries: These cds are available for checkout for use on your home computer as an alternative to the 10-hour class room course. For more information on Hunter Education in Georgia, please visit the Georgia Depart ment of Natural Resources website at http://www.georgiawildlife.org/ hunting/education. The CDs are available for checkout from the Thomas Public Library in Fort Valley or the Byron Public Library in Byron, checkout requires a current library card in good standing. Byron United Methodist Church is collecting gently worn shoes or sneakers and other footware for Soles4Soles that distributes them in over 127 counties. Take them to Byron United Methodist Church through the month of December. Office hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Ilmplantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Support group meets once a month to help patients with ICD learn how to stay fit and keep heart healthy. Meetings are held twice a month on Mondays at the Albert Luce, Jr. Heart Institute, 777 Hemlock St., Contact 478-633-7157 for details. CPR Classes at the Wellness Center. To register for the AHA CPR or First Aid Classes contact the Advanced and Basic Life Sup port Training Center at 478-474- 3348. Prepayment and pre-regis tration required. Upon successful completion of a class, a card valid for two years will be issued. Check www.thewellnesscentermacon.com for more information. Central Georgia Autism Support Group meets monthly and is sponsored by the Right On Track Pediatric Therapy Program, a service of The Children’s Hospital at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Contact Melanie Peacock Shell, SLP at 478-633-8088 or visit www.CentralGAAutism.org GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: - Al-Anon meets Mondays, 11 a.m. at old Byron School. For informa tion call 956-5637. -Overeaters Anonymous, Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., old school on Moseley Road, back of cafeteria. For information call 478-987-8939. -PC Board of Education meets first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Study session last Tuesday of month, 6 p.m. Upcoming meet ings, October 25, Study Session, 6 p.m.; Nov. 1, Regular board meeting, 7 p.m.; Nov. 29, Study Session, 6 p.m.; Dec. 6, Regular board meeting, 7 p.m. No study session on Dec. 27th. -PC Tax Assessors meet first Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. -Byron Lions Club, first and third Thursday, 7 p.m. -Byron City Council, second Monday, 6 p.m. -PC Commission, second Tues day, 6 p.m. -PC Development Authority, third Thursday, 8 a.m. -PC Water & Sewage Authority, third Monday, 6 p.m. -Byron Rotary Club, every Wednesday, 8 a.m., Masonic Lodge Hall. -Byron Tax Office, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30-4:30 p.m. Byron Municipal Complex News deadline, Friday, 5 p.m.
