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BAHS Luncheon Features Gas Station By Victoria Simmons The Byron Buzz During the era of Joe Sul livan’s Gas Station, Harry Truman was President, Henry Williams was the mayor of Byron, gas was 18 cents a gallon and cars could be pur chased for about $1500. These facts and more were told at the annual step back in time lun cheon put on each year by the Byron Area Historical Society featuring the gas station. Believed to have been built somewhere between 1910- 1920, a grocery store was added in the back aroundl925. It was owned at one time or another by C. F. Hayes, Clint Jackson, Gardner Walton and of course, Joe Sullivan. In the 50’s it served as a polling sta tion. Some Saturdays behind the station, they would put up a tent and do picture shows. People were always stop ping in to chat, play checkers or just pass the time of day. As most stations in the 50’s Sullivans tried different things to attract customers which included a variety of animals like monkeys and alligators. The station closed around 1966 and Woodmen of the World rented it for a few years. Bobby Grimsley pur chased the building and turned it into a beauty shop for his wife, Mary Jane. Ann Giles puchased it in 1969 and it be came Cinderella Beauty Shop but she moved to another location in 1984. The Meth odist Church purchased the property and the building was tom down and became part of the church parking lot. Sullivan was bom in 1896 and died in 1968. He stood about 5’ 10” and was said to be a quiet man. He purchased the station in the late 40’s. His grandchildren would come to spend a week with their grandfather in the summer. You could purchase gas and ’’put it on your bill”. Decorations, stage props and the actors all took you back in time to the gas station. Some of Sullivan’s relatives were in attendance as guests. Para Vinson told about the station, after BAHS president Marg Liaguana welcomed ev eryone. Patty Ray introduced the peach queens in attendance and Rev. Jason Blankenship gave the invocation. Attendees enjoyed fried chicken, baked beans, broccoli salad, potato salad, biscuits, peach cake and tea. A day at Joe Sullivan’s Gas Station brought memories and laughter to those in atten dance. It was another successful BAHS event which helps keep Byron’s history alive. From left, Para Vinson and cast members standing in back: Jeff Ervin as Willie Vinson, Martin Moseley as his father, Toon Moseley, Charlie Short as George Hallman, Larry Collins as himself, a student at Mercer, Alan Dorsey as Melton Allred, Michael Chidester as Carl Ferguson and Martin Thames as Joe Sullivan. In front are Shelby and Summer McCranie as Linda and Brenda Lister. Mike Love in car, as a stranger in town looking to buy gas. JOE SULLIVAN gas and oil : amily members of Joe Sullivan in attendance from left: Sybil Chapman, Catherine Lister, Brenda Ferrara, Linda Prather, Peggy Kitchens and Barry Kitchens. Public Views Medical Center Of Peach County By Victoria Simmons The Byron Buzz Not only was it a beautiful day weather wise, last Thurs day, it was a beautiful day for The Medical Center of Peach County (MCPC) as they cut the ribbon to the new facility. As CEO Nancy Peed said in concluding her part of the pro gram, ”It is day the Lord has made, let us rejoice in it.” Recognition and thanks was given all around to everyone involved getting the new facil ity, a journey which began a decade ago. A large group of community members was on hand to tour and get a glimpse of the new facility, ask ques tions and enjoy refreshments. Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders, Pres ident & CEO of Central Geor gia Health System noted that in today’s society only about 5% of hospitals get a new facil ity. Also on the program were Thomas. M. Green, Chairman of the MCPC Board of Direc tors, Elbert McQueen, SVP of Central Georgia Health Sys tem, Dr. Crystal Brown, Medi cal Director MCPC, Helen Rhea Stumbo, Chairman Com munity Partnership for Health Campaign and Sean Beck, Chaplain of Central Georgia Health System.. The day before the ribbon cutting, during a media tour event, Peed said having the new facility become a reality, ’’feels sweet!”. Stumbo said that it was a testament that dreams do come true. She noted that the Medi cal Center of Peach County was better than she dreamed and that was a quantum leap in terms of quality of care which would be given at the facility. ”It was good before,” she said of the hospital, ”but there is no doubt that ’’new” makes things possible we never dreamed about.” Peed said she was looking forward to opening and mov ing patients which will take place on July 16th. ”We were emotional about the old hos pital but are excited about the new.” Cutting the ribbon of the new Medical Center of Peach possible by donations from employees. Employees County at left. Inset is the water feature out front made doubled the goal which was set. BoB Raises Moore To Benefit America’s Heartland When tragedy strikes, most everyone feels a need to try and make a difference somehow. The Battle of Byron is trying to help Moore, Oklahoma following the aftermath of recent tornadoes. A Battle of Byron RAISES Moore Music Fest is this Saturday, June 22 at North Peach Park in Byron, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 7 p.m. Admission (donation) for the day of music and fun is only $5 and all proceeds will benefit Moore, Oklahoma. The day will begin with a patriotic opening by the Human Trumpet who will also entertain the crowd between bands. • Six String 11:00 • The MaMa T Band 12:15 •Sugar Creek 1:15 • Charles Oliver & Friends 2:15 • Terry Pops Barker (The Human Trumpet) 3:15 • Road Pizza & EZ Cleghorn 4:15 • Big Daddy & Company 5:15 There will be BBQ Chicken plates, Music Fest T-shirts, activities for the kids, face painting, silent auction which will end at 6 p.m.& 50/50 raffles all day. Participate and help make a difference. For more infor mation contact Karla Chidester at 478-954-4592. BXONORS] Cheddar’s Casual Cafe, Freshway Market, Whitewater Creek BBQ Sauce, Captain Jack’s Crab Shack, Mon- gros Pizza & Burgers, Party Playgrounds Indoor Fun, Blessed Soul Creations, TAILGATERS, Byron Fire Dept., Georgia Bob’s Barbecue, Byron Better Home town, ARQ Pest Control, Karla & Michael Chidester, On the Mark, 13WMAZ, The Telegraph/Sun News, Byron Buzz, www.battleofbyron.org
