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The True Citizen, Wednesday, November 25, 2009 — Page 21
Around Town
Public Health Screenings set for Dec. 4
From Staff Reports
As many as two out of three
heart attack, stroke and aneurysm
patients never have a symptom
until a life-threatening event oc
curs.
The non-profit Gerontology
Research Foundation is coming to
the Burke County Library on Fri
day, Dec. 4 to hy and change those
numbers by offering screening for
the early warning signs of these
and other silent killers.
The HealthScreens program is
offered at cost, ranging from $40
to $50 a patient.
As part of the screenings, ultra
sound technologists will use high
frequency soundwaves, not radia
tion, to view your arteries and in
ternal organs. Testing includes
checking risk for stroke, heart at
tack, abdominal aortic aneurysms,
PAD, thyroid disease, kidney dis
ease, cancer, osteoporosis, diabe
tes and other preventable
illnesses. Original sonograms are
included in your immediate report.
For more information or to
schedule a screening, call 1-877-
854-4735 (toll free) or go online
to www.healthscreens.net.
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BCMS Cubs with Character
Burke County Middle School has named the following students “Cubs with Character” for the month of October for
exemplifying the character traits of bravery, cleanliness, loyalty and fairness: from left, front row: sixth graders, Willis
Tolbert, Kendricka Walker, Michaela Pollex, Emily Long, Amari Ray,Tyler Roberson and Hector Guerrero; middle row:
seventh graders, Jamel Wilson, Keylon Boyd, Justin Hodge, Lauren Conner, Shanterial Heath, Brandon Beasley, Sawiyah
Griffin, Janell Williams, Gabrielle Wright and Devon Stone; and back row: eighth graders,Taylor Kicklighter, Shenequle
Wright, Brandy Jones, Samantha Zwick, Kimberly Mack, Janzas Lewis, Chiquita Jones, Brandon Cherry, Kyandre
Wright and Dwayne Moten. Not pictured are Kenithan Lewis and Steve Dykes and staff member, Najuana McGraw.
Each student receives a free ice cream coupon, certificate, and BCMS Cubs with Character bracelet.
BBS Positive Behavior Incentive
At the beginning of the school year, the Blakeney Elemen
tary School Positive Behavioral Support Committee (PBS)
challenged all BES students to meet their new “Positive
Behavior Incentive.” In order to qualify, students must have
a “B” average or higher in conduct and no office or bus
referrals at the end of the 9-weeks grading period. Seven
hundred and twenty four out of 863 students met their “Posi
tive Behavior Incentive.” Qualifying students were treated
to a fun filled Friday afternoon on the BES playground. Stu
dents were given the opportunity to play games, socialize
with their friends and dance to their favorite songs, which
were provided by DJ Donna Barlow. The PBS committee
wrapped up the exciting day
by drawing nine student
names to receive $20 Wal-
Mart gift cards. Students hon
ored included, Malik Gib
bons, Tierrdreya Miles, Des
tiny Spencer, Jackson
Parham, Lester Martin,
Sierrah Vickrey, Jacy Royal,
Jaheel Roundtree and Mat
thew Frey.
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Flake served as official delegate to
the 83 rd National FFA Convention
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From Staff Reports
Heather Flake helped decide
the future of the National FFA
Organization
this October at
the 83 rd Na
tional FFA
Convention.
She is the
current FFA
president at
Burke County
High School
and represented Georgia as an
official delegate to the conven-
Heather Flake
tion Oct. 20-25 in Indianapolis,
Ind. Flake joined other FFA
members in conducting business
of the National FFA Organiza
tion during special sessions of
the convention.
The delegate process is one of
the many things that Flake par
ticipated in during the conven
tion. Closely reflecting the op
eration of the U.S. government,
participating in the process gives
students the opportunity to ex
perience government in action.
Only 24 students from the state
of Georgia were selected for this
honor.
“This was a wonderful and
exciting opportunity for me,
Flake said. “I had the experience
of a lifetime. I flew for the first
time, met Dirty Jobs Mike Rowe
and met people from every state.
I can’t wait to share this experi
ence with my classmates.”
Flake is the granddaughter of
Betty Tapley and is a Burke
County High School senior.
Flake’s FFA advisors are Andy
TenHuisen and Catrina Kennedy.
REWARD
for information leading to
the arrest and conviction of
anyone involved in felony
property crimes in
Burke County.
SGA Helps Families Prepare for the CRCT
SGA Elementary hosted an event called Pizza Pi Night Thursday, Nov. 5. One hundred
and twenty-three students and parents enjoyed a fun-filled evening of mathematical
pleasure. A short keynote presentation by the principal Sam Adkins was followed by
small group sessions organized by math CRCT domains that guided participants
through various activities intending to strengthen mathematical application, prob
lem solving and communication skills through family interaction.
All names and information
will be kept confidential.
CONTACT THE
BURKE COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
706-554-2133