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Page 2 Thursday, May 30, 2013 THE GEORGIA POST &THE BYRON BUZZ A Special Breed As another Memorial Day comes into focus, it is strongly recommended that each citizen of our great country take the time to reconsider the years, talent, and sacrifice that our Armed Forces have extended, in defense of our precious liberties. From Flanders Field, to the coastal areas of Asia/Pacific; and to the far- flung islands of the sea; the lands are punctuated with white crosses; indicating the ultimate gift for the safety and survival of families and friends! We cannot overem phasize the price that has been paid! As a twenty year veteran of the U.S. Navy, it has been my distinct privilege to have served with men and women of unimpeachable loyalty; of patriotism beyond the call —driven to peril by unswerving character! I have witnessed the swirling waters of a thousand seas play host to ships of battle; extend ing themselves far beyond the channels of safety; that targets of necessity be neu tralized! I have witnessed the members of assault forces assemble on land, sea, and in the air; year after year; in the most remote regions of the globe; preparing for a task that is often more dif ficult than life itself! I have watched the units of aviation; strong swift, and efficient; take to the skies for missions that are eventually recorded in history; yet often misun derstood. They are extremely capable, when dispatched by superiors in a timely fashion! It is because of such war riors that we, in America, are free to travel, work, and wor ship according to our wishes. Who are these daring souls; who will sign on, suit up, and launch out to un known destinations — oblivi ous to the dangers — tom between family and duty — yet determined in spirit to eliminate terror and sacri lege; from Korea to Vietnam, to Somalia, to Croatia, to Iraq Daniel W. Gatlyn, USN Ret., Minister/ and Afghanistan; and on to the ocean streams? I’11 tell you who they are... They are Bill and Barbara from the school down the street. They are Sam and Sally from the church around the comer. They are Alan and Alice from the workplace across the land. They are ours! They are caring Ameri cans! And they are the best! This special breed; which includes a multitude who are weary, wounded; or conspic uously absent from the home; deserves our accolade, honor and support on this 2013 Memorial Day! Public Hearing Notice The City of Byron will conduct a public hearing on Thurs day, May 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall located at 401 Main Street Byron GA 31008. The purpose of the hearing is to receive citizen input and comments on the proposed des ignation of an Urban Redevelopment Plan. The Urban Rede velopment Plan focuses on utilizing all potential local, state, and federal avenues for the redevelopment and revitalization of blighted commercial, industrial and residential areas. The proposed urban redevelopment area generally in cludes areas in and around downtown Byron. Persons in terested in learning more about the Urban Redevelopment initiative in the City of Byron are invited to attend. Persons with special needs should contact Tiffany Peavy, Byron Better Hometown Executive Director at 478-956-2409 prior to May 30, 2013. PLEASE NOTICE The Emergency Room at Peach Regional Medical Center 601 Blue Bird Boulevard / Fort Valley Will Close Tuesday, July 16,2013 at 6:00 a.m. The Medical Center of Peach County and Emergency Room at 1960 Highway 247 Connector / Byron Will Open Tuesday, July 16,2013 at Noon If you need emergency care from the hours of 6 a.m* - 12 p.m. on July 16, please call 911 or report to the nearest Emergency Room. The ICU Ministry provides hope to others in need. Handmade bags are delivered to area hos pital 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. 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 June 13th. 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. ‘All children 4 years and younger must be accompanied by a care giver, 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 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.compas- sionatefriends.org 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. Central Georgia Autism Sup port Group meets monthly and is sponsored by the Right On Track Pediatric Therapy Program, a service of The Children’s Hospital at the Medi cal Center of Central Georgia. Contact Melanie Peacock Shell, SLP at 478-633-8088 or visit www.CentralGAAutism.org Xtreme Monster Madness May 31-June 1, Middle Georgia Raceway, Byron. Tickets on sale at The Byron Welcome Center and Big Peach Antique Mall. For more information call 478-956- 2409. An Auxiliary of Volunteers to support the new Medical Center of Peach County is being creat ed. If you are interested in joining the Auxiliary please call 478-825- 8691, Ext. 318. The second reunion of the 4th Missile Battallion 61st Artillery is being held at the Denny’s Res taurant Banquet Room in Byron, September 14, 1-4 p.m. Meals are pay as you go. Contact one of the following by September 1, 2013 if you plan to attend so we can have an accurate head count: Ernest Cooling 478-955- 8850 or Jack Shurling 478-552- 9337. Fill’er up with food and fun at the 2013 Peach Festival Luncheon presented by Byron Area His torical Society, Friday, June 14, noon, Byron United Methodist Church, CFC Building. Tickets are $15 and include lunch (fried chicken with the fixings) and a skit about ”Joe Sullivan’s Gas Station”. Feel free to wear your best 50’s attire! For tickets or more information call 478-956- 2196. dish Make the Switch to Dish Today and Save Up To 50% Call Now and Ask How! PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS* HB® IgfljZSf stare For 3 months. 1 -800-278-9430 Call 7 days a week 8am - 11pm EST Promo Code: MB0113 •Offer subject to change based on premium channel availability dish a Byron Buzz Sudoku SOLUTION ON PAGE 5 3 8 2 7 4 8 5 3 3 5 3 8 6 2 7 5 5 7 1 4 5 8 2 3 1 2 9 3 C Slatcl’oint 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. Facebook 101 each Thursday at the Welcome Center. Join us for coffee and allow Joan Hayes to help you promote your business. For more info contact Tiffany at 478-956-2409. 2013 Peach Festival June 1 at North Peach Park, Byron; June 8th in Fort Valley. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Thursday, June 13, 9 a.m., The Medical Center of Peach County, Hwy. 247 Connector, Byron, GA. 2013 Georgia Peach Festi val taste challenge. Enter your best peach treats - pies, pastries - preserves - james - cobblers, cakes - cookies - spreads. Saturday, June 1, North Peach Park. Entries accepted 2-3 p.m.; 3-4 p.m. Judging; Ribbons awarded to winners at the covered pavil- lion, 4:30 p.m.. Entry fee $15 on site. Call 478-825-4002 for additional information. Georgia Peach Festival Annu al Car & Bike Show, Saturday, June 8,10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Festi val Park, Fort Valley. Byron Farmers & Artisans Market, June 1 - August 17, Jail- house alley Park. Products and crafts need to be Georgia Made or Georgia Grown for sale in the Byron Farmers Market. Market hours are 9 a.m. - noon, every Saturday beginning, June 1st to August 17th. Vendors should be ready to sell at 9 a.m. and not break down the booth before noon. Spaces are first come, first serve and set up is in the grassy areas of Jailhouse Park. The cost of the Market is $25 per season for vendors. For more information contact Tiffany Peavy at 478-956-2409. 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 Deadline Friday at 5 p.m. If Nothing is Happening In Your Business, it’s time to change your strategy. ADVERTISE to get something going. Call us today 478-836-3195
