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Page 2 Thursday, March 28, 2013 THE GEORGIA POST &THE BYRON BUZZ The PCHS Symphonic Band earned its sixth consecutive highest State rating of ’’Superior” performing advance/professional level band literature at the 2013 District XI GMEA State High School Band Evaluation held at the high school. The band performed three prepared selections for three state recognized adju dicators in the field of music education. This evaluation program is basically the End of Course Test (EOCT) and is sponsored by the Georgia Music Educators Association. August Start Date For PC March 28,2013 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Hunt Elementary School, Kay Road Elementary and Byron Elementary Registration Packets may be obtained prior to Roundup from any elementary school in the county or will be available at the local preschools and daycares in Peach County beginning March 19,2013. Parent coordinators will register students on site at local day cares and other sites on March 19 th , March 21 st , and March 26 th . On Site Registration March 19,2013 Location: Stepping Stones, Graylan Dr. Time: 7:00-8:15 am Stepping Stones, White Rd 2:30-5:30 Pittman’s Pre-k-Fort Valley 7:00-8:00 am A Brighter Choice- Fort Valley 8:30-9:30 March 21,2013 Location: Byron Head Start Time: 7:30-9:00 am Agape Way 2:30-5:00 Fort Valley Head Start 7:00-9:00 am Tabor Heights Community Center 10 am-12 noon March 26,2013 Location: Puzzle House Time: 7:00-8:30 am Byron Meth Preschool 11:00-12:30 Stepping Stone, Graylan Dr. 3:00-6:00 Little People Learning Cen 2-4:30 pm Schools Many in the community supported a school start date in September after last year’s success with school being delayed until after La bor Day due to construction issues. However, the Peach County Board of Education voted for an August 12th start date this year. The vote was unanimous with the August start date mainly to allow schools time to offer end of course tests before winter break. School officials had sought feedback last month on whether to start in August or September. According to the survey 57% wanted school to begin in Septem ber. The ICU Ministry provides hope to others in need. Hand made 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. Icukits.blogspot. com.oricukits@gmail.com. ICU Survival Kits Ministry. Come out and help assemble bags, meets every second and fourth Thurs day at the Byron Depot. Times are from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Next meeting date will be March 28th. 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 young er must be accompanied by a caregiver, who must remain with the child during their visit. Byron Public Library 105 Church St. Byron, GA 31008 478-956- 2200. Free ABE and GED classes ev ery 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 Educa tion Center, 200 Moseley Road, Byron. Orientation is on Monday from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. For more information call 478-956- 7621. The Comforting Quilters pro vide quilts to those in hospice and others 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 com- fortingquilters@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 Dr. David Marshall, D.C. Is Now In Perry at Patterson Chiropractic Center Dr. David Marshall, DC. NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS! Conveniently located off Thompson Road (1-75 exit 138) on Hwy. 41 (Easy access from Byron, Perry, Centerville & Warner Robins) Most insurance and Medicare gladly accepted. Mastercard & Visa Accepted Call Today For Aia, A'p'poliA/tw^iA/t 478-987-7555 The Peach County High School Future Problem Solving Team entitled “New Perspective” and the Fort Valley Arts Alli ance presented “An Eve ning of Fine Arts” in Fort Valley at the Austin The atre. The evening featured various groups from the Peach County School System, with the purpose to provide public aware ness to the diverse forms of Fine Arts in the Peach County community. The New Perspective Team is composed of twelve Peach County High School stu dents. They are: Carina Alcantar, Martin Alcan- tar, Colton Cason, Brittany Farmer, Julia Frederick, Haley Giddens, Caitlyn Hicks, Julian Jones, Lus Morales, Payton Olgetree, Chris Poole, and Briana Warner. This group is coached by Mary Jean Banter. Emcees for the eve ning-— Lus Morales (left) and Payton Olgetree (right). Fine arts teachers are: Mr. Lindsey, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marshall, Mrs. Purvis, Mr. Respess, Mr. Young, Mr. Alexander, Mrs. Eller, Mrs. Chancellor, Ms. Dent, Ms. Feinsten, Ms. Mad dox, and Mr. Springer. Three Fort Valley Middle School stu dents served as Pages for the State House of Representa tives March 14th. Hillary Fobbs-Glenn, Sparkle Story and Markala Owens enjoyed this experi ence serving our lawmakers. They are pic tured with Rep. Patty Bentley and Rep. Rob ert Dickey. Leader Karla Chidester (478) 954-4592 or visit www.compas- sionatefriends.org Re-Enactment of the Liv ing Last Supper ”ls It I?” March 28, 7 p.m. Byron United Methodist Church, Christian Fellowship Center, Main & W. Heritage Blvd. Communion will be offered at the end of the re enactment. Community Sunrise Service, Vinson Valley Campground, Hwy. 41 N., Byron, 7 a.m. - March 31st, Baxter Hurley, Pas tor, UMC bringing the message. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments following service. Ed Grisamore’s Writing Your Autobiography” course, April 4,11,18 & 25, Fort Valley United Methodist Ch4-6 p.m. urch. Please register ahead of time. Cost is $75 per person. You can take a check to the FVUMC office or mail to FVUMC, P. O. Box 1258, Fort Valley, GA, 31030. Easter Egg Hunt, downtown, Jailhouse Alley Park, March 30th, 11 a.m.. Easter Bunny on hand to take pictures. After hunt grab a sack lunch for your child. For more information contact Tiffany Peavy at 478-956-2409. Visit Georgia Bob’s and sup port our schools. Tell them you represent the school PCHS night is first Tuesday of each month. BES night is the first Thursday of every month. BMS night is the second Thursday of every month. Art Classes are offered at The Byron Welcome Center on Tuesdays and Saturdays each month. Whether you’re a begin ner or advanced artist there is something for you. Call the Welcome Center at 478-956- 2409 for more information on class times and pricing. A Light In The Darkness Wom en’s Conference, Saturday, April 6, 2013, Byron Municipal Complex. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Conference 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Light breakfast and sack lunch provided. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Byron Buzz/Georgia Post office or by calling 478-542-4187. Speak ers include Nancy Gibbs, Bob bie Evans and the Heavenly Queens of Comedy, Chef Au drey and Jill Elliott and others. Will also include special music by Tammie Klimma, Paul Car- reker and others. Eighth Annual Yee Haw at By ron United Methodist Church Fellowship Center. Featuring the church’s own Lulu, Grampa Jones, Minnie Pearl, Junior and many more of your favorites. Special Guests Galore!!! Satur day, April 13, 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. No reserved seat ing. Nursery Available. Call 478- 956-5717 for tickets. GOVERNMENT & CLUBS: - Al-Anon meets Mondays, 11 a.m. at old Byron School. For information call 956-5637. -PC Board of Education meets first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Study session last Tuesday of month, 6 p.m. 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 Tuesday, 6 p.m. -PC Development Authority, third Thursday, 8 a.m. -PC Water & Sewage Author ity, 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 Dealine Friday at 5 p.m. Byron Buzz Sudoku SOLUTION ON PAGE 3 S L J D O K U d'sh DISH NETWORK Starting at SAVE! & flsk flbout SflME Dfly 1 CJEl installation! ” L|ta.._ L ^ PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels free tor 3 Months! 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