Today’s Happenings

Americus

Smoke Testing: The City of Americus is rehabilitating the sewer system and will conduct smoke testing of the colletion system to check for leaks. The smoke you might see is non-toxic, creates no fire hazard and will harm children, pets or plants. People with severe asthma should avoid breating any smoke to avoid irritation. Shut-ins should be notified of the testing. If smoke enters your house, report it to the crew conducting the test to help locate the source while the test is in progress. For information call Public Works 924-7111 or Woolpert Inc. 770-993-5323.

Commemorative Bricks: For a donation, you can get your own piece of history. Imprinted and engraved bricks from Sumter Regional Hospital that was hit by the March 1, 2007, tornado are to the general public. All proceeds go towardsd the rebuilding of the new, permanent hospital. A $25 donation, you get an imprinted brick; for $50 donation, an imprinted brick and printed SRH timeline, and for $100 donation, an engraved brick, printed SRH timeline and acrylic case. Make checks and money orders payable to Sumter Regional Hospital Foundation and mail to Marketing & Public Relations Department,100 Wheatley Drive, Americus. Call today to make your donation at 928-4000, and ask for the Marketing & PR Department; email srhmarketing@hotmail.com.

Seniors Picnic: All seniors are invited to the 2008 Senior Citizens Picnic 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, hosted by the Middle Flint Council on Aging at the Pavilion, behind its office at 140 Ga. Highway 27 East. Event features games, entertainment, food and fun. For more information call Tracy Ector 928-2126 or Judy Bailey 924-1739.

Cordele

Board Retreat: The Sumter County Board of Education holds a retreat at 6 p.m. today at Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club, 2459 U.S. Highway 280 West, Cordele. The meeting is open to the public. 

This Week

Americus

Board Meeting: The Middle Flint Regional Development Center Board of Directors meets at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Granny’s Kitchen. The meeting is open to the public.