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Taking a quick
break to start
devotion after
doing some soccer
drills, this picture
was taken at the
covered basketball
court called, "La
cancha Julian Aya-
la Esperanza". In
this photo are many
of the Culebra
island children and
the Mary Persons
students and adults
who facilitated the
sports camp this
summer in Puerto
Rico.
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By Katie Rowland
Spanish teacher, Mary
School
Persons High
Mary Persons Fellowship of Christian
Athletes travelled to Culebra, Puerto Rico
this summer to serve their community
and spread the love of Jesus! For a week,
student, staff, and parent volunteers from
Monroe County organized morning sports
camps that taught the island children skills
in basketball, volleyball, soccer, American
football and ultimate frisbee.
As a part of the camp Mary Persons
students organized and shared daily
Bible devotionals and shared their faith
and testimonies with the Culebra com-
munity. In the afternoon they completed
various light construction projects, such as
sealing roofs.
The group lived together in a church hos-
td, cooked their own meals, worshipped
together, served together and played
together. This was an incredible trip driven
by the desire of our Fellowship of Christian
Athletes students to glorify the Lord to the
ends of the earth!
The Mission trip servants who travelled
to Puerto Rico are:
Hope Brooks, Mary Kate Jones, Anna
Hightower, Bria Brindle, Emily Williams, ,:
Emma Robinson, Ally Smith, Autumn
Smith, Elizabeth Robinson, Julia Jenkins, :
Bailey Niblett, Dawson Niblett, Zach But-
ler, Colton Perkins, Payton Poland, Alex
Poland, Madalynne Scott, Rachael Scott, ,
Mara Emami, Denise Emami, Cass Cassell,
Jill Smith, Allen Smith, Katie Rowland,
April Cassell and Jody Barfidd.
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Birthdays & A
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nnlversarles
Aug.7
1 89 The four local winners in Forsyth Exchange Club Austin Corbin
Monroe County Superior the UDC essay contest, scholarships to Ben Mc- Gary & Judy Hay
Court Judge Hal Craig Lauren Hopson, Meredith Mullah of Mary Persons
denies a citizens' petition Tacy, Robert Brutz and and Lindsay Balkcom of
to stop construction of Brian Wright, placed Monroe Academy. Aug. 8
Piedmont Hills Apartments second in district compefi- Jennie Merritt
because the suit wasn't tion: 54 oca essays were ~tO~ Mr. & Mrs. Spanky
submitted.
The addition of 400 more Beck
they wi I not pursue the Residents of Evergreen
issue further, subdivision ask Forsyth
to take away the speed
Sue McCoy Matthews, bump they say is too high
44, of Forsyth is struck and and causes damage to
killed by a Greyhound bus cars and drivers to go
in Macon. around it into yards.
inmates at Burruss Cor-
Training Center
in 2007 explains some of
the increase in Forsyth's
population over the past
two years reported by the
census bureau.
The 18 members of theThe Women Fellowship of A Juliette man serving
"Stars of the USSR" troupe Northside Congregational a 327 year sentence for
Holiness Church on Indian church arson learns he
M Ib is granted parole but
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~7~k I<.d. within days the decmmn
v- - . -- " Dewa ne
. . . Is reversea fory
Center in aay party to recogn ze ner McCowell, 35.
including a ride 30 years working in prison
around the driving course, ministry. Monroe County Adult
and return to perform for
students and staff. First Baptist Church Forsyth Literacy Program welcomes
works to restore the house Sonja Evans as new execu-
it bought next door to the rive director after Marion
Workers pour concrete to r McDoUgalrs retirement
stabi ize the drain pipe at chu ch to use as a youth nd S " " " '
t a a aran Ut~IKOpOUIOS
the proposed Veterans Me- house,
as the new Adult Literacy
morial Park at Plantation teacher after Sandie Lee
Hills Shopp ng Center. Mary Persons seniors
Commissioner Larry Evans Adam Crosby, Jamarlo retirement.
as~ to seek state fund- Smith, Cliff Evans and About a dozen residents
ing to bui d a pedestrian Andre Zellner attend a
bridge over 1-75 for safety two-day camp held by of Rocky Creek Road ask
Monroe County commiE-
and to reunite the James the University of Georgia
--r '" *" " 'r " sloners to pave me roaa
Street and College Street
TO TOO/Dell playe s from
-, . because of an increase in
neighborhood. ~eorgm. traffiC.
Aug. 9
Rilley Stone
Donald Jackson
Daniel
Aug. 10
Judy Geib
Martin & Samantha
Williams
Aug. 11 Laura Stuart
Lisa Drew Molly Jackson
Dr. & Mrs. Craig
Caldwell Aug. 14
Jarod Cox
Aug. 12 John Patterson
Cecil Daniels
This week's birthdays and anniversaries are courtesy of Forsyth Lions Club calendar. To have your name
added to the calendar contact Virginia Remick at 994-5426.
Children's birthday notices through age 12 and birth announcements are pubhshed free of charge for the
community. Email Diane Ghdewell at news@mymcr.net with information and picture.
MONROE IN
Missouri University of Science
and Technology announces
the
names of students who made the honor
list for the Spring 2019 semester. To be
included on the honor list, students must
have carried a minimum of 12 hours and
had grade point averages of 3.2 or above
out of a possible 4.0. Founded in 1870 as
the University of Missouri School of Mines
and Metallurgy, Missouri University of
Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) .
is a research university of more than 8,600.
students and part of the four-campus
University of Missouri System. Joseph
Watwood, freshman engineering, ju-
nior of Juliette was named to the honor listl
commissioners for
Byerly Vaughn, 5, is among
several local youngsters
who patriciate in a stick
horse event at the Annual
Forsyth-Monroe County
Horse Show.
house.
Commissioners approve
transferring SPLOST funds
to the Development Au-
speculative building
Industrial Park.
2009 Magistrate of the
Year Award bythe Geor-
gia Council of Magistrate
Court Judges.
the
at just
and (
James and Sara Crier cel- Walmart on Aug. Z
ebrate their 6C)th wedding
anniversary. They have 10 Monroe County Farm Bu-
children, 52 grandchildren, reau celebrates the grand
Idren opening of its new office
great great on
in 1941
Gomez c Tram-
mell All
mercial The Culloden Busbee
block Library winds up a suc-
on Main and cessful summer reading
Street in it at the request program with help from
of John Pitts, owner of the parents, other volunteers
Banks Stephens building, and librarian Miriam Rails.
area
Forsyth legend Dr, Patton
Smith retires after 43 years
of service.
Bessie Turner awards
r residents were reading in the
,28 and 10 years ago this week Is brought to you by
Memorial Chapel
'We set the standards
that others follow'
Harley Ray "Span " Beck
478-994-4266
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C o n t J n u e d f r o m ] C Forsyth election this year Election is for'
two-year terms; the qualifying ,
at Sanctuary Baptist Church Aug. 19-22 fee is $10. The election will
12643 Highway 87 Juliette- Qu lJ Jng for Cull0den be Nov. 5. Qualifying is at
Seat. 14 a~ Christ UMC 417 N Culloden City Hall Monday- "
Frontage Road Forsyth; Sept. Coundl Thursday, Aug. 19-22 from 8:30
21 at New Providence Baotist Three alderman positions in the a.m.-1 p.m. For more informa- "
Church 2560 Highway South City of Culloden will be up for tion, call 478-885-2249.
Aug.' 20
Beef Quality Assurance
Certification
The Beef Quality Assurance
Certification program on Tues- '
day, Aug. 20 is for beef cattle
producers that want to become
BOA-certified. The instructor is
UGA Extension Beef Special-
ist Jason Duggin. The program
will be from 6-8 p.m. at Sleepy"
Creek Farm (595 Reedy Creek
Rd, Forsyth). Registration is $5
and includes dinner and BOA
binden To be guaranteed a ;
binder, RSVP by Aug. 15 to
Monroe County Extension at :
478-994-7014.
Residential & Commercial We Service All Brands
. Honest & Reliable Service. Licensed and Insured
Experience You Can Count On. Locally Owned & Family Operated
Financing Available Service Agreements
7hank You for Your Business!
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Aug. 26
Extension Lunch and
Learn
The Monroe County Extension
Lunch & Learn program on
Pond and Fish Management
will be on Monday, Aug. 26
at the Extension Office from
12-1 p.m. Guest speaker will
be Steven Patrick, Habersham
Extension. Registration is $10
and includes lunch, which will
be chicken and biscuits. RSVP
to 478-994-7014 by Aug. 22.
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