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PAGE 2-THURSDAY, AUGUST 22,2013 PUBLIC MEETINGS County Board of Commissioners ~ 6 p.m. First Tuesday and Third Tuesday, Courthouse Coverdell Room Roberta Crawford County Chamber of Commerce ~ will hold their meeting 12 p.m., First Thursday of each month at the Depot/Chamber Conference Center. Roberta City Council ~ 6 p.m. First Tuesday, City Flail Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals ~ 7 p.m. , Fourth Thursday, Courthouse Coverdell Room, (if there is business) Board of Education ~ 7 p.m. Second Tuesday, Board of Education, Board Room. Board of Tax Assessors ~ 5 p.m. Second Thursday, Conference Room, Business Development Center Board of Elections and Registration Monday, Grand Jury Room, Courthouse 10 a.m. Third Development Authority ~ 6 p.m., First Thursday of each month, Crawford Business Development Center, Conference Room. Crawford County Family Connection ~ Second Tuesday, every other month, CGTC, Conference Room Crawford County Recreation Board ~ 6:30 p.m. First Monday, every month, Courthouse Coverdell Room Crawford County Health Department Board of Health ~ Every three months. Next meeting is TBA at the Crawford County FHealth Dept. Crawford County Young Farmers Meeting will be the 2nd Tuesday of each month at noon in "The Roost” of Hudson’s BBQ on the square. For more information contact Crawford Young Farmer teacher, Harvey Pool at 478-973-0124 or hpool@ crawford.k12.ga.us. on Tuesday, September 3rd. Open House will be Thursday, August 29th from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous - Will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. atthe Crawford Counseling Center, 80 Wright Ave. For informa tion call Larry at 478-538-3435 or Yvonne at 478-836-2664. Get Ready For Head Start: 2013- 2014 School Year applications are currently being taken. Availability is limited, so call to register your child today. Children are eligible for the free services of Head Start as soon as they turn 3 years old. Call for appointment: MGCAA/Crawford Head Start: 478-922-4464 and for more info. Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration: Registration at the Eagle's Nest is in progress. These documents (for the child) will be required at time of registration: Certified copy of birth certificate, social security card, Form 3231 (certificate of immunization) Form 3300 (certificate of ear, eye, and dental exam), proof of residency and guardianship papers (if the person registering the child is not the natural or adoptive parent of the child). For more info and to obtain a copy of this list please contact Debbie Austin at 478-836-5706. FUNDRAISER FOR LADY EAGLES: The Lady Eagles are having a Sunday Fundraiser September 8th at the Crawford County High School. Adult plates are $8.00 and a Childs plate $4.00. Our Lady Eagles have been working very hard on raising money to build a field house. Please come out and support our Lady Eagles once again. Roberta Musicians Foundation will be meeting every Saturday at 5 p.m. next to Duke’s Pawn Shop in the Piggly Wiggly shopping center. Everyone is invited! Bring your musical instrument to play with the group or just bring a chair to sit and enjoy the music! Recreation Football Signups. Monday - Friday see Lindsey at the Probate Court 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday At the High School Fieldhouse 12 noon - 2 p.m. Age 7-12 $75 Flag $25 Contact James -478-258-0110 or Lindsey at 478-836-3313 with ques tions! Local Modern Woodmen members honor hometown hero Jack Causey, Sr., was honored on August 15, 2013 for countless hours of service to the community. Causey was honored for hours of service to Crawford County Citizens through Modem Woodmen of Ameri ca’s Hometown Heroes Program. In recognition of his efforts, members of Modem Woodmen’s 741 chapter presented Causey with a certificate and awarded a $100 grant to Crawford County Counseling Center, the chari table organization of his choice. Coordinated by local Modem Woodmen members, chapters provide opportunities to connect through social activities and volunteer projects. ’’Improving the quality of life for our members, their families and their communities is Modem Woodmen’s mission,” says Betty, local Modem Woodmen activities coordinator. ” The Hometown Hereos Program helps us acknowledge and thank volunteers across the country for doing just that.” As a tax-exempt fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen sells life insurance, annuity and investment products not to benefit stockholders but to improve the quality of life of its stateholders- members, their families and their communities. This is accomplished through so cial, charitable and volunteer activities. Annually, Mod em Woodmen and its members provide more than $23 million and nearly 1 million volunteer hours for com munity projects nationwide. Admission is FREE. For more infor mation contact Coni Merritt at 478- 361-4552. 5 Weeks to Go! Join the 2K Walk to Defeat ALS, honoring the memory of Ed Tomberlin. Tread For Ed, our local 2K Walk will start at the Historic City Park in Roberta, GA, at 5 p.m. (on-site registration begins at 4 p.m.). Music by “The Grans,” food, and a brief program will follow at the Old Depot. Register to walk at www.racerpal.com/races/ TreadForEd/. Donate to find a cure for ALS at webga.alsa.org/goto/treadfored. (includes lunch). $5.00 for lunch for all. There will be a 50/50 raffle with all proceeds going to the Wounded warrior project. 1 ticket= $1.00 or 6 tickets= $5.00. Free parking. Save time and pre-register by calling CMJ Hobbies. Bring the family. For more info, call: Joe Hamm (478) 733-8668 (President AMA Club 5107) or CMJ Hobby (478) 836- 9788 Deadline for community calendar listing is 5 p.m. Fridays. National Model Aviation Day Roberta Rebels RC Flying Club When: Saturday, August 24th 8 a.m. To 5 p.m. Where: 6889 Hwy 341s Roberta, Ga. Between Ft. Valley & Roberta Ga. @Emmitt Walker Airfield Just Behind A&W Metal Fabrication Come fly, watch, or just get out of the house to enjoy the friendship & fresh air at the first annual national model aviation day supporting the Wounded Warrior project. For flyers there is a $15.00 landing fee ews‘ Email us at gapost@pstel. net Call us at 478-836-3195. Crawford County Sheriff’s Arrest Reports Bilow, Stephen Jessie-19; DUI/ Alcohol/Under 21 YOA/ 0.02 Grams Or More, Failure To Maintain Lane Dent, Robert- 50; Driving While License Suspended Or Revoked (Misdemeanor) Gibson, Antonio Maurice- 40; Fleeing Or Attempting To Elude Police Officer Pearson, Nicholas Mark-19; Holding For Henry County So Preston, Artavius Terez- 21; Attempted Armed Robbery Wyatt, Jerry Lee- 40; Sus pended License, Obstructing Or Hindering Law Enforcement Officers All parties until proven court of law. are innocent guilty in a 2013 CCHS FFA Alumni meeting The 2013 CCHS Alumni will meet Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. This is the first official meeting of the 2013 CCHS FFA Alumni. Refreshments will be pro vided. All supporters of Agriculture and the FFA are invited. Please RSVP Information on alumni will be provided as well as electing officers! SBDC What- Starting a business- $69 pre paid registration fee When- August 27, 2013, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Where- Macon SBDC Office, 4875 Riverside Drive, Suite 202, -Macon, GA, 31210 Details- Attending this class may be one of the most important decisions you make prior to opening your busi ness because lack of planning is one of the top reasons new business fail. Topics for discussion include: per sonal, market, and financial feasibil ity; legal obligations for your busi ness; estimating start-up costs and cash flow projections; financing alternatives; failure factors; and busi ness planning. Presented by an experienced business professional, the course includes a detailed busi ness start-up guide and other valu able handouts. The Roberta/Crawford County Chamber of Commerce once again is sponsoring a special social event as our primary fund raising activity. It will be an Auction Party in the fall to be held on Saturday, October 19,2013, at 6:00 p.m. at Camp Martha Johnston Girl Scout Camp on Girl Scout Road in Crawford County. The cost for this Auction Event will be $25 per person for non-mem bers and $20 for Chamber Members and spouses. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages, as well as the opportunity to bid on exceptional items. To make reserva tions please call the Chamber Office or mail your check to the above address. Advanced reservations will be appreciated and deadline for reservations is Friday, Octoberl 1, 2013. WELDING CAREERS Hands on training for career opportunities in aviation, automotive, manufacturing and more. Financial aid for qualified students - Housing available. Job placement assistance. CALL AIM 877-205-2968 ^placement Winoo^ Installed ^Maximum size 4ft. x 6ft. Ask for details. FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATES i 478-475-9585 J www.WindowWorldMacon.com _ Q% FINANCING AVAILABLE The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center will offer the following continuing education programs. Unless other wise noted, please register online at www.georgiasbdc.org/ce/macon or call 478-757-3609 Who- The University of Georgia Chamber Sponsored Business After Hours is being hosted by Security Finance on Thursday, August 22, 2013, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Foods, Door Prizes and a grand prize worth $50! Security Finance is located on South Dugger Avenue. This is a great time to fellowship with all business men and women. Bring a friend. Enjoy the time and informa tion provided by one of our mem bers! 8th Annual Merritt Pottery Festival will be Saturday, November 16th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Crawford County High School Practice Gym, ti+ic&cuu 1/l/oA "Simply the Best for Less"’ WINDOWS • SIDING • GUTTERS • DOORS Crawford County Counseling Center Announces their Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for *7h/ Uotw Clmtf Roberta Zumba is here!! Forget the workout and join the party! Zumba classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. at The Korean Martial Arts Academy 18 Wright Avenue Roberta, Ga. $6 per class, NO CONTRACTS. For further information contact Zumba Instructor Jennifer Mathews at 478-719-0915. A Community based outreach offering: •Food Bank •Thrift Store •Emergency Support Join us Saturday, August 24th 80 Wright Ave. Roberta, GA, 31078 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Please bring canned goods to the Grand Opening for the food bank. Ribbon Cutting at 11 a.m. and Rifle Raffle To Be Held At 1 p.m. “Call Wade Yoder at 478-825-74T0 1030 Peach Pkwy. Ste. 2, Fort Valley, Ga. 478-825-3736 The Crawford County Counseling Center will raffle off a Savage 308 Caliber Rifle with a camouflage scope. Tickets are $5 or you can get 15 tickets for $50, 35 tickets for $100. The rifle can be seen at Wester Auto. Contact RCCCOC at 478-836-3825 for tickets. Knoxville Store Knoxville, Georgia 478-836-2408 Valley Athletic Club The school calendar has changed. In response to extreme state funding cuts the Crawford County Board of Education approved a 160 day stu dent calendar. Teachers will return on August 27th. Students will return All Credit Cards Accepted • We have Bait & Tackle J k CITGO BUILDING FOR RENT 478-719-4864 Yalleyathleticclub.net Fitness & Tonnlng Serving you for 20 years derksenbuilldings,conn DERKSEN PORTABLE BUILDINGS 110 Commercial Heights, Fort Valley, GA
