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HISTORIC MIDDLE GEORGIA RACEWAY, BYRON Issue 22 Covering Byron & Peach County email: byronbuzz@pstel.net Thursday, May 30, 2013 The Byron Area Historical Society, along with By ron Better Hometown, Byron CVB And the City of Byron presented a Memorial Day Program Monday. Keynote Speaker was Chief Master Sergeant James G. Muncy who noted losing someone was a ’’grief that never goes away”. He also said that those in the service of their country believe that the cost is worth it. Wayne Lettice, Chief Master Sergeant, USAF Retired was the emcee and the PCHS US Navy JR. ROTC (above) posted the colors. The Heart of Georgia Barbershop Chorus sang the National Anthem. Darrel Lettice, Master Sergeant USAF Re serve read an inspiring story and Charlie Short, Lt. Col. USAF Retired, recognized those killed in wars. Sgt. Paul Carreker, City of Byron, sang God Bless the USA followed by recognition of those serving or who have served. As the colors were retired, Walter Peavy played ’’Taps”. WB jr - 1 / Xtreme Monster Madness Truck & Motorcycle Show, Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. Gates open at 5:30, show starts at 7:00 p.m. at historic Middle Georgia Raceway in Byron on Friday. Saturday shows are at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids 2-10. You can get them online at www.xtrememonstermadness.com. or pur chase tickets at Big Peach Antique Mall in Byron, Creative Coatingz in Macon and Warner Robins and the Byron Welcome Center. Rookie of the year 2012 JR McNeal AKA Ice Cream Man is included in the lineup. Don’t miss Jimmy Creten’s high flying backflips in the Iron Outlaw Monster Truck. Be sure to bring the family for a ride in the Extreme Team Monster Truck on a car crushing experience and much more. If you love monster trucks you do not want to miss this event. Fun for the whole family at the racetrack in Byron. Xtreme Monster Madness brought to you by Red Fire Promotions (Chris Jen nings). PHOTO BY DAVID SIMMONS Kindergarten: Jessica Olivera-Banuelas, Kenneth Michael Chidester, Samantha Baggett, Kylie Giles, Makayla Batchelor First grade: Allie Caye Smith, Sara Howell, Ma- rissa Lee, Grace Collier and Bradley Grizzle. Second grade: Vidhee Patel, Taryll Talip, Chance Mull, Rajah Smith and Abbygail Taylor. Third Grade: Sam Peterman, Lilith Payne, Chad Miller, Ike Hampton, Alyssa Skinner, Fourth grade” Tucker Morris, Joshua Slaton, Christian White and Veronica Perez. Fifth Grade: Bryce Wood, Mason Morgan, Noah Whittington, Michael Urquiza