Posts from — March 2010

TARC Members,

As you know, Bobby has been having quite a time for the last year with transfers in his current van. As it has a driver’s seat, he has to slide from the wheelchair to the driver’s seat and back any time he goes anywhere.

For 2009, that has caused him to fall twice at the cost of several broken bones….that simply can’t happen again.

The van itself, an early 1990′s model Ford, has had numerous recent mechanical problems, both the van itself and the lifting ramp that he uses to get inside. Coupled with a high thirst for ever more expensive gas, the time has arrived for its retirement.

The raffle detailed below is one of several ongoing money raising events to help offset the cost of replacing the van. Whether you need a shotgun or not, you can donate to help him with the purchase through his church, First Newark Baptist, which is the location of the 2010 Radio Reunion.

To coin an old phrase…”give until it feels good!”….73 de Mike

Shotgun Raffle
by the Friends of Bobby Cooper

Weatherby Upland 12 gauge
Semi-automatic Shotgun
$750 value
Tickets are $10 each
(500 being sold)
Drawing May 16, 2010

See Matthew Keown 403-1796
or Jonathan Gandy 403-7902
to purchase tickets.

To help raise money for Bobby’s handicap equipped van. **please forward to whoever may be interested! Thanks!
Jeanne M. Wilcox
Financial Secretary
FIRST NEWARK BAPTIST CHURCH
225 Russell Rd.
Thomasville, GA 31757
229-228-1418
Fax: 229-228-1418
newarkbc@rose.net

From last two test sessions and the related licensing class we are proud to welcome these folks to either their new license or their upgraded privileges:

Week 1 (Feb 20)

Bill Kitchens – new Extra – AJ4WI
Steve Cooper – new General – KD4YUS
Janice Sinclair – New Tech – KJ4SVZ
Cindy Rykard – new Tech – KJ4SWA
Dan Watson – new Tech – KJ4SWB
Allen Brazier – New Tech – KJ4SWC (pending General upgrade from week 2)

Week 2 (Feb 27)

Gary Diehl – new General – KJ4SWE
Ashley Leverett – New Tech – KJ4SWF
Patrick Slaughter – New Tech – KJ4SWG
Dinah Brazier – New Tech – KJ4SWH
Tommy James – New Tech – KJ4SWI
Theresa James – New General – KJ4NBG
Jack Leverett Jr – New General -KJ4NFA
Jack Leverett III – New General – KJ4NFB

Way to go!

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee proudly presents the arrival of its first online advanced spotter training class. Strengthen you spotter skills by gaining a better understanding of the parameters needed for severe weather to occur in the North Florida and Southwest Georgia area.  This class has been designed to cover more advanced weather topics like convection, severe storm types, radar basics, and much more.

For anyone interested, the webinar will be presented in a classroom setting at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville, GA or simply log into the class using the link provided to you after registration and participate from the comfort of you home of office.

The advanced class is scheduled for March 23rd 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM  ET  and to register for the course, just visit this link:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/796150816

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