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♦ SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2006 2A Hr .» * ■ *iii ■! ' '■^ > - Wb»— M m iifl. T fipHU* ■ 4^l HIM Ray Lightner Mayor Donald Walker presents the 15-year pin to Inspector Danny Williams of the Warne Robins Fire Department as William's wife June and Assistant Chief Mike Davis look on. Williams was one of the city firefighters to volunteer to go to St. Bernard Parish, La., following Hurricane Katrina. Wellness center offers fitness boot camp Special to the HHJ The Cantrell Wellness Center is currently accepting registration for its Summer Boot Camp. Individuals interested in achieving fitness or weight loss goals are encouraged to register for this exclusive training program. The camp offers personal ized health and fitness train ing in a small group setting and is designed to achieve measurable results for each participant. Training begins July 17 Airman graduates from basic Special to the HHJ Air Force Airman Joseph C. Barker has graduated from basic military train ing at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, Barker stud ied the Air Force mission, organization, and mili tary customs and courte sies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and WR student earns Peace Award Special the HHJ Georgia Southern University recently awarded Tylor Palumbo of Warner Robins a $2,000 Karl E. Peace Award for Excellence and Scholarship. Established in 1996 to rec ognize potential excellence in academics and character of students, the Karl E. Peace Award for Excellence and Scholarship is offered to out standing high school gradu ates who have been accepted as traditional freshmen at Georgia Southern. Funding for the endowed award comes from the estate I 2 it about time |U »V : Mean out the Q ■f* 6 or attic and • In ■ P y° ur rtems in •ft /I#" *le classifieds’ ntf f * - *S|,Bau»t9n Mom* ( AEt|e .Journal Job well done and will meet Mondays and Thursdays of each week at 6 p.m. The eight-week training will include wellness assess ments, nutritional counsel ing, fitness enhancement techniques, and “get you going” motivation. A challenging exercise reg imen will incorporate circuit training, water aerobics, and four days of independent workouts. As a growing division of The Cantrell Center for Physical Therapy and Sports special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of James Barker of Blue Meadows Circle, Kathleen, and Carolyn Barker of Bradford Highway, Trezevant, Tenn. Barker is a 2004 gradu ate of West Carroll High School, Atwood, Tenn. of Karl E. Peace, a distin guished alumnus of Georgia Southern College. Peace is currently the Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Cancer Scholar, director of the Center for Biostatistics, and professor of biostatis tics, in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern C// r C Sfi L i/fjnz 6//// L //siu/S JSnolclh *With approved credit. Spend Your Summer Swimming... Not Sweating... AAA POOL SUPPLY, INC. 321 S. Houston Lake Rd., Warner Robins 953-3007 l Medicine, The Cantrell Wellness Center provides wellness services to the pub lic. The state of the art facil ity located in Warner Robins includes a heated indoor pool, strength training and cardio equipment, and gym facilities. Individuals interested in learning more about The Cantrell Wellness Center’s Summer Boot Camp or other wellness services may call (478) 333-6777 for more information. a,: Joseph Barker To be eligible, applicants must be outstanding high school graduates who have been accepted as tradi tional freshmen at Georgia Southern University. Applicants must demon strate scholarship, positive attitude, ability to overcome hardship, concern for others, and integrity and dignity. Many Sizes • Highest Quality hi JAjKai ■ d IJ I • 1 [ri I TTrm LOCAL CALANDAR OF EVENTS (To submit your event for the Community Calendar, fax the details to (478) 988-1181. e-mail to cperkins@evansnewspapers. com or mail to Houston Home Journal. P.O. Box 1910. Perry, GA 31069.) Ongoing • Happy Hour Service Center is now accepting old phone books for recycling. They may be dropped by the Happy Hour building at 718 N. Young Ave., Warner Robins. Call 929 — 6622 for more information. Saturday • A giant yard sale will be held on the grounds of the Georgia State Patrol post on Larry Walker Parkway in Perry. The sale, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. benefits L. Jeff Hinson and his family, who lost their home and all possessions recently in a fire. Donations welcome. For more information, call Trooper Crystal Folds, 988-6740. Monday • The Houston Arts Alliance Board will meet at 6 p.m. at Colwell Banker Realtors, 470 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. Tuesday • The Houston County Board of Commissioners will meet for specaill called meeting at 6 p.m. at the Board Room of the County Annex in Warner Robins. • The Dept, of Community Affairs Home Buyers Workshop will be sponsored by Middle Georgia community Action Agency and heart of Georgia from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Neighborhood Service Center, 1112 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Refreshments will be served. Call Brad Doster at (800) 422-9023 to pre-register. July 1 • The Marshallville Women’s League will hold a Fresh Farmer's Market starting at 7:30 a..m. There will be grilled chicken sandwiches, sweets and goodies, and iced cold lemonade, in addition to locally Spectra BT\\ •**- Startlngat fcr-j* * $14,670* ' Feature* offered: Air concWonihQ, electronical*y controlled 4-speed automatic transmission, floor mats, 4-wheel anb-kx* brakes, cruise control, rear spoiler power sunroof with tit ‘Most Delightful Vehicle of 2005 ’ - Strategic Vision Sedona X Starting at rZJsB. $22.-1 The a6-new 2006 Kia Sedona it powered by a 3 6-Iter V 6 engine with 244- hofMpower* end comes wSh a Ive-epeed automate transmission. front-wheel drive, seven-passenger minivan Earned fm Star Safcfy Rabng - US Go* Optima ota rung at $16,040* The Optime has one of tie roomwet cebme of e mrd-stte sedan, more interior space than the 2006 Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Alima, Chevrolet Matibu. Ford Fusion and Mazda* Comae v*h six etandaid airbags Starting at ■SMjBS&'fTjH $15,160* Como* equipped wth pow«r steering. air condAnrang, AM/FMCD audio system 4 speaker*. Ht steering ooiumn. tinted glaae & air bags. The Rx>s • K*'* •mbodment of an affordable and safe car* wth Europe tfyUng 10 Year /100,000 MHe United Powertrain Watanty S-VEMMMOURROAOMXASSSVUICC-S-YIAB/ ODjOOOMLfi UMTIIO BASIC WMRMirr KHO MwwHl Octve Maoon, OA SI2M - grown fruits and vegetables, household items, furniture, toys and used books for sale. Proceeds will go for the “paint the Town Red “ Project. Vendors should register at Marshallville City Hall. • The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter will once more celebrate the nation's independence with the largest fireworks display in Middle Georgia. This year's Big*Bang*Boom will begin at 6 p.m.. and the fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. There is no admission charge. Music will be presented by Platinum Pony, and concession food will be available. Those attend ing are urged to bring blan kets and lawn chairs. Picnic food and coolers may be brought. Coolers are subject to search. Pets, glass con tainers, alcohol are firearms are prohibited. Sponsors are Catering by Cox. Perry Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Telegraph, #1 Country 99 WDEN, 13 WMAZ, Blue Green Resorts, Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter July 6 • The Warner Robins City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the council chamber, Warner Robins City Hall. 800 Watson Blvd. A preliminary meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. in the upstairs conference room. The meeting was resch3edule due to the Fourth of July holiday July 7 • Candidate Beth Perera will meet and greet voters of House District 136 at an event to be held in the Eagle Springs Club House, off Gunn Road. Perera is running in the Democratic Primary. Hostesses are Scottie Neal, Tina Simms and Barbra Scott. For more information call 953- 1933. July 8 The Houston County Republican Breakfast Meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. at Sonny s Barbecue, 811 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Guest speaker will be Brent Brown, candidate for Labor THE HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL Commissioner. A continental breakfast will be available for $3.25. No reservations are necessary. Please note that the breakfast is usually on the first Saturday of the month but was changed this month due to the Independence Day holiday. July 11 The Warner Robins Youth Police Academy begins July 11. Class will be every Tuesday and Thursday morn ing from 8 a.m. until noon for three weeks. Participants must be 15-17 years old and have a registration form signed by a parent. Classroom instruction will include an overall discus sion of the police department, hiring process, communica tions, use of force, firearms, investigations, and crime scene processing. Get to know the officers and learn about your police department. Grace Hodges at (478) 929-7253 or e-mail ghodges@warner robins.org or download the application from the Web site at www.wrpolice.org July 13 • The Warner Robins City Council work session is sched uled for 4 p.m. in the upstairs conference room, Warner Robins City Hall, 800 Watson Blvd. July 17 • The Warner Robins City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the council chamber, Warner Robins City Hall, 800 Watson Blvd. A preliminary meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. in the upstairs conference room. • The Houston County Board of Education will hold its work session at 6:30 p.m. at Houston County Career and Technology Center, Warner Robins. July 18 • Today is Primary Election day. All polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. • The Houston County Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. at the board's central office build ing in Perry.