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B ' Page 2 Thursday, September 19,2013 THE GEORGIA POST & THE BYRON BUZZ Looking up to the towers, and down through the calendar ®d©bB timed Here contact us Photography Classes www.BeginningPhotoClinicS.com Classes for all ability levels - (478) 956-6973 bonniesworkshops@gmail.com Kevin Barry, Agent Legion of Honor ^StateFm 3520 U.S. Highway 41N, Suite 1005, Byron, GA Bus. 478-333-3377 Fax 478-333-6848 Kevin. Barry. R157@statefarm.com www.kevinbarryinsurance.com Providing Insurance & Financial Services ‘Book an aj)join{mon{ for a $30 " Sja JoCicufo am) got a comjolimontarj hfonjgia Cotton. ‘■Excludes WalT-ins With ‘Brittney Wi/lc<s c Exj’iro$: 9/30/13 | EOj — | 1030 Peach Pkwy. Ste. 2, Fort Valley, Ga. 478-825-3736 /Sinjt°ld*MT Becky Carroll Wilcox ATTORNEY FREE CONSULTATIONS! General Trial Practice (478) 257-6100 108 Main Street, Byron, GA 31008 CLOCKS. CTG Antique Clock Repairs Grandfather, Wall, Cuckoo, All Types BUY * SELL • REPAIR J.J. 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The phrase ”so that it never happens again”—is worn and tattered, as year after year, sordid experiences are continuously repeated- —with thousands maimed, disfigured, or annihilated. An ounce of prevention has been summarily dismissed (or neglected) for a philo sophical journey into turf that we have travelled for centuries. The common denominator with events of 9rr and the introduction of poison gas to the battlefield of 2or3, is that we, as a nation and a planet, have flagrantly refused to cash in on gathered wisdom and expertise—supposing that things (and people) will be different ’’next time”. Think of it—one of the very The’G’ Factor Daniel W. Gatlyn first rules of warfare (danger, if you will), is to reduce the target. We not only build a structure ’’half way to Mars”- —but once destroyed, we build it again, just as high. As if to say, ”bet you can’t do that again!” The modern generation of Ameri ca will scoff—will laugh—and poke fun at such redundant information—and later will weep—will commemorate subsequent tragedies—and pontificate as to who missed the mark. Such indifference to sound principles is first cousin to insanity. All the excuses, and a third verse of ’’could’ev, should-ev” does not sell well at the crypts of ’’overly qualified” profes sionals. The errors of Babel, the Titanic, Dunkirk, and Pearl Harbor, have been rehearsed a thousand times- -with the ashes of ignorance and contempt being resur rected, only to be burned once again. I am aware that find ing fault does not require a nuclear physicist—but you would think that practi cal minds would ’’read the script”, and practice sensibil ity. The average sixth grader can watch the evening news, and grasp major blunders in concept, course, and compat ibility. One can recognize the acts of valor, the heroism, the sacrifice expended as the towers tumbled—and yet be honest enough to com pute our tragic mistakes, and contemplate a ’’fix”. To dwell continually on the incompetence exhibited during the ’’terrorist’s reign” of September rr, would be a mark of immaturity—but to completely ignore the plight brought on by instabili ties and arrogance creates a deficit of conduct that is universally condemned. If the world stands, there will be another calamity—another blood spattered roadway- -another lonely orphan left crying in the shadows of the night. We can construct a better plan, and put it into effect but only as God charts the course. DANIEL W. GATLYN is USN Ret. Minister/Journalist and con tributing columnist. Contact him at dangatlyn@juno.com Community Calendar - Upcoming events & public meetings THE ICU MINISTRY provides hope to others in need. Handmade bags are delivered to area hospital wait ing rooms with toiletry items, maga zines, etc. for the family. Items for bags are always needed. If you are interested in volunteering or donat ing supplies call Para at 214-5560. lcukits.blogspot.com. or icukits@ gmail.com. ICU Survival Kits Min istry. 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 September 26. BLESSING OF THE SANDY HOOK QUILTS, Sunday, Septem ber 29,2-4 p.m. Byron Welcome Center. Various pastors will bless the quilts at 3 p.m. information call 478-654-2240. SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR A CURE, October 19, North Peach Park, White Road, Byron. Contact Tiffany at 478-956-2409 for more information. PCHS ANNUAL TITLE 1 PARENT MEETING, September 24,5:30 p.m. at the school. LAWNMOWER RACES IN BY- RON, October 5th & 6th. At noon on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday, across from Camping World, 230 W. E. Green Pkwy. Benefit races on Saturday for Brian Smith Kids Col lege Fund. Money races on Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults per day. Children 12 and under are free. Driv ers fees are $20 for Saturday and $50 for Sunday for Bounty Race. Qualifying for Bounty Race on Sat urday night. For more information call 478-737-1250. tainment specialists include Mike Fuller the Magician, an Elvis imper sonator and popular musical guests. Other entertainment time slots are still available. FREE ABE AND GED CLASSES every 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 Education Center, 200 Moseley Road, Byron. Orientation is on Monday from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. For more informa tion call 478-956-7621. The COMFORTING QUILTERS provide 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. PHOTO CONTEST DEADLINE is September 27th for 2013 Byron People’s Choice Photo Contest. Winner of each category will receive a $50 gift card to their favorite Byron business. Deadline for Applicants September 27th CATEGORIES • Colors of the City-Beauty • Heart of the City-People & Pets • Pace of the City-Work & Move ments • Moments in the City-Snapshots in Time •Size of the City-Big & Small Concepts For more information & contest rules or to pick up an application contact Tiffany-956-2409. METHODIST HARVEST CHOIR/ MUSIC Sunday, October 27th, 3 p.m. St. Peter A.M.E. Church, 502 State University Drive, Fort Valley. Refreshments following the presen tation. THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF MIDDLE GEORGIA, Supporting Family After a Child Dies, local chap ter 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.com- passionatefriends.org BATTLE OF BYRON CHILIFEST, October 19,2013. Contact Karla Chidester for more information at 478-954-4592. 19TH ANNUAL BEAVER CREEK FESTIVAL AND DUCK RACE, Sat urday, October 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Charlie Jackson United Park, Historic Downtown Montezuma. Vendor booths available for $30 or for $40 with electricity. Applications are available by emailing dda@ montezuma-ga.org and may also be picked up from the Montezuma City Hall and Macon County Chamber of Commerce. This year's theme is a celebration of the 175th Anniversary of Macon County’s founding. Enter- 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 Thurs day of each month, 6 p.m. -Byron Lions Club, first and third Thursday, 7 p.m. -Byron City Council, second Mon day, 6 p.m. -PC Commission, second Tuesday, 6 p.m. -PC Development Authority, third Thursday, 8 a.m. -PC Water & Sewage Authority, third Monday, 6 p.m. -Byron Rotary Club, every Wednes day, 8 a.m., Masonic Lodge Hall. -Byron Tax Office, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30-4:30 p.m. Byron Municipal Complex -Medical Center of Peach County meets third Wednesday of every month, 9 a.m. Board room at hospital. - Hospital Authority meets at 12 noon on the fourth Tuesday in Jan. April, July & October. CENTRAL GEORGIA AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP meets monthly and is sponsored by the Right On Track Pediatric Therapy Program, a service of The Children’s Hospital at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Contact Melanie Peacock Shell, SLP at 478-633-8088 or visit www. Cen tral GA Autism .org COMFORTING QUILTERS THE MEDICAL CENTER OF PEACH COUNTY IS CO-SPON- SORING A HEALTH FAIR with the Medical Center of Central Georgia and the Community Foundation of Fort Valley on Saturday, October 5, 8 - 11 a.m. Free health screen ings, giveaways, health and safety tips and demonstrations, along with exhibits from local community orga nizations. An Angio screen is being offered for $50 and pre-registration is required by calling 1-800-627- 2393. A Lipid Profile is available for $10 and a PSA for $25. Music and face painting for the kids. For more l®' 1 /■M A C 0 N REGIONAL Cnmestoppers STOP CRIME NOW HMJM lv» 1-877-68CRIME Crimestoppers is a program designed to solve crimes with the help of concerned citizens. This effective program asks that community members fight crime by supplying leads and information which may assist in bringing criminals face to face with justice. It is anonymously done. Byron Buzz Sudoku 5 7 4 1 5 2 7 6 3 6 2 7 8 4 8 5 3 4 2 1 7 9 3 6 8 Antonio Lamont Ken drick: B/M DOB 12-23-80 Age 32 507 140 lbs. Wanted by the Macon Police Department for Forgery. Ashley Brooke Davis: W/F DOB 06-03-85 Age 28 505 120 lbs. Wanted by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for Violation of Probation. Octavious Deshun Trice: B/M DOB 05-26-89 Age 24 508 145 lbs. Wanted by the Fort Valley Police Department for Ag gravated Assault. Renard Lashard Turner: B/M DOB 10-19-90 Age 22 603 197 lbs. Wanted by the Fort Valley Police Department for Party to a Crime of Ag gravated Assault. Reuben Williams: B/M DOB 03-07-64 Age 49 600 280 lbs. Wanted by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office for Violation of Probation. Shynetha Scott: B/F DOB 01-02-86 Age 27 503 145 lbs. Wanted by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for Violation of Probation.
