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Page 2 Thursday, October 3, 2013 THE GEORGIA POST &THE BYRON BUZZ f a Photography •' Classes www.BeginningPhotoClinicS.com Classes for all ability levels - (478) 956-6973 bonniesworkshops@gmail.com Kevin Barry, Agent Legion of Honor 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 estate Farm Becky Carroll Wilcox ATTORNEY FREE CONSULTATIONS! General Trial Practice (478) 257-6100 108 Main Street, Byron, GA 31008 Antique Clock Repairs Grandfather, Wall, Cuckoo, All Types BUY * SELL • REPAIR J.J. (Joe) Bales 113 S Camellia Blvd. Fort Valley, GA 31030 <473) 827-1111 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 Time for a governmental shutdown I am weary. I am tired. I am disappointed. I am incensed. I am old. Bnt there is one thing that ”1 am not”. I am not ready to go ’’EVEN ONE MORE DOLLAR IN NATIONAL DEBT”. It is time for Demo crats, Republicans, Liber tarians, Independents, Tea Party—in fact, all Parties, to stand up, act mature, face the music, be responsible—and put a stop to this absolutely ridiculous habit, of adding ’’debt at will”, so that nu merous ’’politically inclined parasitic personalities” can gain another dollar or another feather. We cannot afford it. We don’t need it. It is unconscionable. And it is unsustainable. Is that plain enough, or shall we say it again? Yes—the government may shut down. Yes—there may be paychecks undeliv ered! Yes—my own existence may have to change. I may one day cook the squirrels on an open fire, live in a tent, wear the same clothes weeks, swallow my pride (along with a lot of victuals that make you hold your nose.) But I have been there before. I can do it again. Such postur ing will not sit well with many citizens, yet something drastic has to be done—or we will find ourselves ”un- done”. Don’t reai me wrong. I have no desire to take up an abode in the forest. Nor relinquish a decent time at the table. Nor don the same attire day after day. But sacrifice is the order of our time. And everybody should be called upon to ’’tighten the belt—close the pocket book—and trim the budget.” The games must be declared over. The ’’push and shove” for personal gain must be forced to exit. We have witnessed vast and grandiose programs bleed the very life out of citizens in all directions. We have witnessed the labor force take a hit as never before. We have watched the re distribution of wealth until all sensibility has left the scene. We have listened to the pundits of economy declare their case- -only to observe a ’’tumbling of values before nightfall’. We have watched the violence increase throughout the planet— squeezed to the corners by a mentality that has been mea sured in blood, fears, and tears! We have experienced a foreign policy that begs for mega dollars daily—leading to an unprecedented levy of tax, each one calling for new debt limits. Untold volumes have been penned in explanation of our plight—and minds of author ity give little heed. Call my rationale ’’out of orbit” if you will—but I sense there are throngs who feel the same. This is the time for us to ”do the right thing”, regardless of fallout. If Congress and the Senate have to take a lengthy time out (without salary), and Airforce One is grounded for lack of fuel—then so be it!! The leadership is out of step, out of control, and out of common sense—and what ever measures is required to ’’right the ship”; the same should be placed into effect! DANIEL GATLYN is USN Retired Minister/ Journalist and a contributing columnist. Contac him : dangatlyn@junor.com Public education and outreach: A best management practice Public Education and Outreach is just one of the many components in cluded in Byron’s Stormwater Manage ment Program. It is one of the most important subject areas that the city focuses on each year. In the past few weeks local high school students have dedicated their time putting gift bags together for the schools of Byron. These gift bags included items such as pencils, high lighters, sticky notes, magnets, rulers, and coloring and activity books with crayons for the younger students. Each item had a stormwater phrase includ ing “only rain down the drain” and “be the solution to runoff pollution”. Hope fully, these items will help to equip students with some necessary learning tools and be a constant reminder of the importance of stormwater pollution prevention. Also, through this program we conduct a citizen’s survey. This is an anonymous survey that will be utilized to assist the city in gauging public awareness about stormwater and envi ronmental issues. This information will be used to improve the city’s service to you and your experience as a citizen. The survey is available online at www. byronpublicworksplanningandzoning. com/Stormwater.html or at the pay ment center of the Byron Municipal Complex. The deadline to submit the survey is November loth. Community Calendar - Upcoming events & public meetings THE ICU MINISTRY provides hope to others in need. Handmade bags are delivered to area hospital waiting rooms with toiletry items, magazines, etc. for the family. Items for bags are always needed. If you are interested in volunteering or donating sup plies call Para at 214-5560. Icukits. blogspot.com. or icukits@gmail.com. ICU Survival Kits Ministry. Come out and help assemble bags, meets ev ery second and fourth Thursday at the Byron Depot. Times are from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.. Next meeting date will be October 10th. 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 information 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. 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.compas- sionatefriends.org 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.CentralGAAutism.org SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR A CURE, October 19, North Peach Park, White Road, Byron. Contact Tiffany at 478-956-2409 for more information. 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 screenings, giveaways, health and safety tips and demonstrations, along with exhibits from local community organizations. 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 information call 478-654-2240. 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 Sat urday for Brian Smith Kids College Fund. Money races on Sunday. Ad mission is $5 for adults per day. Chil dren 12 and under are free. Drivers fees are $20 for Saturday and $50 for Sunday for Bounty Race. Qualifying for Bounty Race on Saturday night. For more information call 478-737- 1250. METHODIST HARVEST CHOIR/ MUSIC Sunday, October 27th, 3 p.m. St. Peter A.M.E. Church, 502 State University Drive, Fort Valley. Refresh ments following the presentation. 19TH ANNUAL BEAVER CREEK FESTIVAL AND DUCK RACE, Sat urday, October 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Charlie Jackson United Park, His toric Downtown Montezuma. Vendor booths available for $30 or for $40 with electricity. Applications are avail able by emailing dda@montezuma- ga.org and may also be picked up from the Montezuma City Hall and Byron Buzz Sudoku 4 6 2 8 4 9 3 2 6 9 8 7 6 8 3 9 3 4 5 7 9 6 2 6 8 9 7 3 Macon County Chamber of Com merce. This year's theme is a cel ebration of the 175th Anniversary of Macon County's founding. Entertain ment specialists include Mike Fuller the Magician, an Elvis impersonator and popular musical guests. Other entertainment time slots are still avail able. 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 Monday, 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 & Thurs day, 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. Rick Knowles Candidate Byron City Council Post #5 478-956-0829 (Hm) 530-903-0707 (Cell) Ourbyronga@gmail.com (Email) www.Riokknowlesforbyronga.com (Website) ConcernedCitizensofByronGeorgia (FB) m 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. Quavis Alton Respress: B/M DOB 10-18-83 Age 29 509 165 lbs. Wanted by the State Board of Pardons and Pa role for Parole Violation. Tami Sue Whitlock: W/F DOB 08-09-69 Age 44 596 180 lbs. Wanted by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office for Violation of Probation. Alvin Jay Oliver Jr.: B/M DOB 12-24-84 Age 28 506 160 lbs. Wanted by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for Parole Violation. Steven Jeffery Collier: W/M DOB 05-31-72 Age 41 509 175 lbs. Wanted by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for Burglary. Samuel Edward Lawrence: B/M DOB 11-10-80 Age 32 511 185 lbs. Wanted by the Macon Police Department for 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. Armed Robbery.
