Mt. Zion Community Family Day

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1 Volume 7 Issue 77 April 2018 Mt. Zion, GA Encouraging Community Involvement Mt. Zion Community Family Day WEATHER PERMITTING Saturday, April 21st Come out and bring the whole for a great morning of FUN Community Yard Sale: 7am 12noon (if you are interested in setting up for FREE just call ext. 1 Vicki for details) Oversized Outdoor Family Games: 9am 12noon (You don t want to miss this outdoor fun with your family! Extra Large Life Size Games will be located in the MZ City Park) family CONCESSION STAND AVAILABLE Don t miss West GA Creamery & JAG Farms Petting Zoo 9am 12noon (Creamery and Petting Zoo will be set-up in front of the Old Elementary School across the street from the City Park $1.00 admittance for Petting Zoo)

2 Page 2 Mount Zion Bulletin April 2018 GREETINGS FROM CITY HALL I have noticed on the Mt. Zion Neighbor to Neighbor web site a lot of questions concerning all the different colored flags along Bowdon Junction Rd and Hwy 16. These flags represent the various utilities - electric, gas, phone, etc - that are buried along the roadway and the flags have been placed there at the request of our engineers in preparation for our new water lines. With these flags, the engineers will lay out a path for the ditch that will not cut into these other services. We are really close to beginning work. Over the next couple of weeks contractors will submit bids for the project and most of the work in phase one will be completed during the dry summer months. We will put in a 12" water line from Hwy 27 in Bowdon Junction all the way to Hwy 16 and Burwell Mt. Zion Rd. A grant request for phase two calling for new water lines to service the Harrison Rd/ Jacksonville Rd area will be submitted next month for work in The City Council is in the process of developing a 5 year plan for our City that will have to be filed with the State this spring. This plan will act as a road map for new or expanded plans for the City's future. The aforementioned water project is but one aspect of the Comprehensive Plan. Recreation, public safety, parks, etc., are other areas that require decisions. When the final plan is ready, it will be included in the Bulletin. The City is also in the process of developing a purchasing ordinance that will govern how your tax money will be managed by your elected officials now and in the future. This purchasing ordinance will change very little in how your tax money is managed now, but will ensure that your money will always be spent in the most honest and efficient manner in the future. I encourage anyone that wants to know more about these programs, come to the work sessions and Council meetings. I will also meet with anyone that wants to discuss City business. The year end 2017 city audit has been completed and will be available for anyone's inspection at City Hall. Once again the City met its budget forecast and is In excellent financial shape. The audit will be formally presented to the city at the Council meeting in April. Mayor Randy Sims BACK TAX COLLECTIONS HAS BEGUN The City of Mount Zion has contracted with a company to collect back property taxes. If you are among these property owners you will be receiving a letter soon. We encourage you to come to City Hall Monday Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m., or call , ext. 1 or 2, and take care of this before more fees are added to your total due. A NOTE FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT In this month s article I want to address something that we run into fairly often when investigating vehicle registration violations. It is not uncommon to come across people who aren t familiar with the time frame in which they must register a vehicle that they have just purchased or otherwise acquired. According to Georgia law, anyone acquiring a vehicle from a dealership has thirty days from the date of purchase to register the vehicle. This thirty day grace period can be extended one time at the discretion of the tag agent. Anyone acquiring a vehicle from a private individual has seven business days from the date of purchase or acquisition to register the vehicle. Any vehicle operated in the State of Georgia outside of the allowed registration periods listed above without a valid and current license plate may be impounded and held at the owner s expense until the registration process is completed. And just to clarify, there is no grace period under Georgia law for obtaining valid insurance coverage on a newly acquired vehicle. All vehicles that are required by law to be insured must be insured prior to being operated on the roadways of Georgia. If anyone has questions regarding vehicle registration requirements, please feel free to stop by the Police Department, or contact the local tag office. Officer Chris Parrish

3 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Happy Easter! Yoga 10:30am 12pm (Hot Dogs) Cyndy Oney Africa 11 Yoga 10:30am 12pm (Spaghetti Casserole) Bingo with Jess 18 Yoga 10:30am 12pm (Chicken Pot Pie) April 2018 Mount Zion Bulletin Page Family April Yoga 10:30am 12pm (Taco Salads) 26 Mount Zion Senior/Community Center Possible Field trip To Gold museum With picnic! Open Mon.-Thurs. 9:30am till 2:30pm! Community Day 9am 12pm 28

4 Page 4 Mount Zion Bulletin April 2018 A great time was had by all participants at the 2018 Easter BINGO and Donuts with the Easter Bunny Event provided by the Mt. Zion Public Library and Mt. Zion Community Center. Here are a few photos of this event! Congratulations to Wyatt Hood and Kendall Parker, our winners of the Easter Baskets!

5 April 2018 Mount Zion Bulletin Page 5 Mt. Zion Public Library Vicki Sizemore Branch Manager 4455 B. Mt. Zion Road Mt. Zion, GA ext vicki@wgrl.net Hours: Monday Thursday~ 9:30am 4:30pm Website: Sunday ~ 3pm 5pm Why pay when you can check Friend us on Facebook: Mt. Zion Public Library (Carroll County) out a movie or book for FREE. Free Atlanta Zoo Pass Thanks to an exciting new partnership with the Georgia Public Library Service, Georgia residents can check out the Zoo Atlanta Family Pass for FREE admission for a family of four. You must visit your local public library to obtain the Zoo Atlanta Family Pass. Let s Get Healthy in MZ ~ 2018 *EVERY Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30pm 7:00pm ZUMBA is being offered ~ Emily Harris is the instructor for the FREE Zumba classes! These classes will meet at the Old City Gym. Don t forget your water bottles! You DO NOT have to sign up for this FREE class. Contact Vicki Sizemore at ext. 104 if you have any questions. Be sure to tell your family and friends ~ Everyone is WELCOME to participate! The Children, Teen and Adult Summer Reading Program Schedules will be announced in the May Bulletin~ Mt. Zion Public Library hosted the Mt. Zion Pre~K students Mt. Zion Public Library hosted the Mt. Zion Elementary Pre- K students along with the Mt. Zion Police Department and Moonwalk Express. The students had a great time visiting the library, taking a picture with Officer Rick Wheeler (MZPD), and learned lots of interesting facts about rocks. After a fun-filled time at the Public Library the students visited the Mt. Zion City Gym for play time and a picnic. Mt. Zion Public Library ~ 3rd ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY SCAVENGER HUNT Check out the BACK of this page for all the rules and Scavenger Hunt information. When you have completed the selfie list you must bring the list and selfie pictures to the MZ Public Library on or before Monday, April 9th. Please keep in mind the library is CLOSED Saturday the 31st, Sunday the 1st, Friday the 6th, and Saturday the 7th. The list will be verified by the library and you will be placed in a drawing for the possibility of winning one of 8 different $25.00 gift cards. Have fun learning your technology and use your imagination for these selfie pictures!!! This is an individual activity so EVERYONE is eligible to participate. Library Closed All West GA Regional Libraries will be CLOSED Sunday, April 1st in observance of Easter~

6 Page 6 Mount Zion Bulletin April 2018 MT. ZION PUBLIC LIBRARY 4455 Mount Zion Road Mount Zion, GA ext TECHNOLOGY SELFIE SCAVENGER HUNT Here are the rules for ALL ages: You will need to take a selfie with ALL items listed below. You will have from Saturday, March 31 st until Monday, April 9 th at 4pm to bring in your selfies (on a cell phone, camera, ipad, or other technology device) to the Mt. Zion Public Library. When you have completed the selfie list you must bring the list and selfie pictures (on your choice of device; no need to print pictures) to the MZ Public Library BEFORE OR ON Monday, April 9 th by 4pm. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED SUNDAY THE 1 ST, FRIDAY THE 6 TH, & SATURDAY THE 7 TH. The list will be verified by the library and you will be placed in a drawing for the possibility to win one of 8 different $25.00 gift cards. Have fun learning your technology while possibly winning a prize. This is the perfect extra fun activity to do on Spring Break. Use your imagination!!! This is an individual activity. All ages are eligible to participate. Library Item for Selfie Mark Complete Use WITH A POLICEMAN WITH A FIREMAN WITH YOUR FAVORITE FOOD WITH A CHICKEN (EITHER HOLDING OR IN THE BACKGROUND) WITH YOUR FAVORITE FLOWER AT THE MT. ZION PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH A CASHIER ON A SWING IN A BASEBALL/SOFTBALL DUGOUT AT OR IN A WATERFALL WITH YOUR FAVORITE BOOK WITH A SCHOOL IN THE BACKGROUND WITH A TRACTOR (EITHER SITTING ON OR IN THE BACKGROUND) WITH A CHURCH IN THE BACKGROUND BESIDE A FIRE HYDRANT WITH A DONUT (EATING OR HOLDING) WITH AN AMERICAN FLAG IN THE BACKGROUND WITH AN EAGLE IN THE BACKGROUND AT 1 OF THE 5 MOUNT ZION CITY LIMIT SIGNS OF YOU DOING A GOOD DEED

7 April 2018 Mount Zion Bulletin Page 7 JACK DORSEY LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT AWARD Speech presented by Mayor Randy Sims on March 28, 2018 to honor Mr. Jack Dorsey. Jack s Educational Achievements When Jack was in the tenth grade, he dropped out of school and enlisted in the Marine Corps. After his service, he obtained his GED and enrolled in college. He earned his Bachelor s Degree, his Master s Degree and his six-year Educational Specialist Degree. He was awarded his high school Diploma after finishing all of his college degrees! He says, High school is a lot easier after you finish college. Throughout the years Jack has continued taking courses, including a Master s Degree in Rural and Small Town Planning. He has taken courses in Criminology as well. While serving as a social studies and history teacher, he was awarded a Ford Fellowship in the late 60 s. The Fellowship was to recognize and develop leadership roles in various areas. (Jack s area was Special Education.) He has served as Director of Special Education for CESA, an organization that covered multiple counties. He was instrumental in starting the Burwell Psychological Education Center, and also bus service for handicapped students. City and Community Achievements Jack served as City Councilman from (one term). Then he served Pictured above: Mayor Sims shows to the guests an award the city is presenting to Mr. Jack Dorsey as Mayor of Mt. Zion from and again from (four terms). He served as Justice of the Peace from (four years). Under his leadership as Mayor, and partnering with a City Council that included future Mayor Donald Newman, the following things were accomplished: 1. The first Fire Department (Volunteer) 2. The first Police Department (first policeman, Wesley Huddleston) 3. The first City Library (first librarian, Emily Wheeler) 4. Building the present City Hall 5. Constructing the city reservoir (Lake J. Ebb Duncan) 6. Ashmore City Park 7. First city street signs 8. Mt. Zion Primary Health Care Clinic (led to other clinics in Bowdon, Whitesburg, and Franklin) 9. Obtained over $1,000,000 in Federal, State, and private grants 10. First city-sponsored recreation department (Director Clyde McWhorter) 11. First Responder Program (EMT s were Mellie Golden and Opal Newman) 12. First city sidewalks 13. Auxiliary Police Program (unarmed volunteers for ball games, traffic, direction, etc.) One volunteer was Earlis McGraw Jack continues being very interested and involved in the city. He still attends every City Council Work Session and every City Council Meeting (except for emergencies or sickness). Accomplishments after his service as Mayor 1. Erected several historic markers in Mt. Zion 2. With the assistance of Dan Henderson, Teresa Ferguson, Danny Griffin, and Mayor John Griffin, Jack organized the first Mount Zion Founder s Day 3. Instrumental in conceptualizing, planning, and working towards opening the Mt. Zion Community/Senior Center, of which he was the first director Continued on page 8...

8 Page 8 Mount Zion Bulletin April continued from page 7 Pictured left to right: Mr. Dorsey holds his Lifetime Achievement Award presented to him by the City of Mt. Zion, son Wade, Sara (his wife of 56 years), and son Jonathan. Awards Received 1. Award from Carroll County Historical Society for preserving the history of the Mt. Zion area 2. Various awards from the Mt. Zion Optimist Club (Hustler Award, Service Awards, Optimist of the Year) 3. Awarded the first Mt. Zion High School Eagle Award (2003) Church Involvement Jack is an active member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. He has served on various committees and in various capacities. As Church Historian, Jack organized and served as chairman of the church s Sesquicentennial Committee, resulting in many activities and a booklet about the church and its past history. Jack is currently involved in developing a Heritage Center to be located in the church s Ministries Building (old school building). Jack s Greatest Achievement When Jack was asked, What would you say has been your greatest achievement in life? he replied, My family my wife Sara of 56 years and my two sons, Wade and Jonathan. Jack move to Mt. Zion permanently in 1965 and this community became the center of the world for him. He has always been involved in leadership through service done for the betterment of his city, community, and church. Thank you, Jack, for your hard work and dedication through the years! RECREATION DEPARTMENT NEWS Baseball and softball season has begun for 2018 season and has gotten off to a chilly and damp start but I hope it will warm up and dry out soon. There will be no games during spring break and everything will start back up when the players return to school. T-ball season will get started when school starts back as well. If you think about it take a minute and thank your child s coach for the time they volunteer to the team. Without our coaches we would not be able to have the teams we do, as it is very hard to find someone willing to spend the time it takes to coach a team in addition to work and family responsibilities. Brad Hennesy Director

9 April 2018 Mount Zion Bulletin Page 9 A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE MT. ZION MIDDLE SCHOOL ART DEPARTMENT! I LOVE OUR CLOCK~ STOP IN AND SEE THIS AWESOME ART WORK! MT. ZION PUBLIC LIBRARY IS PROUD OF OUR LITTLE COMMUNITY AND ITS TALENT~ FREE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING FOR RESIDENTS OF THE MT. ZION COMMUNITY. Clean out your attic or garage! Advertise sale of your items in the Bulletin FREE! Spaces Available For: *Announcements *Business Listings in Directory *For Sale or Trade *Help Wanted *Lost / Found *Pets to Give Away or Sale *Pet Services *Special Events *Yard Sales 25 words are less No photos, please. Autos or Real Estate not accepted. COMMUNITY YOGA CLASSES are by donation. The health benefits of Yoga should be available to all people. Yoga for Seniors at the Mount Zion Community Center. This seated Yoga improves strength, flexibility, balance, and much more for all! Offered: every Tuesday, and Thursday at 10:00 AM and on Wednesday at 10:30AM. Beginner Yoga at Old High School across from the Mount Zion Methodist Church. A gentle introductory class to Yoga (bring your own Yoga mat to class) Offered: every Saturday at 10:00AM. The community yoga classes are led by: Gabriel Sherry RYT (916) gabrielsherry.com gabrielpsherry@gmail.com I co-created the healing practice, Centralignment therapy, a unique therapeutic blend of Reiki, Thai Yoga therapy, aromatherapy, crystal grids, and other alternative healing therapies. As a Registered Yoga Teacher, I offer private lessons, partners Yoga, and small group classes (3-4 people), and community classes (5+ people). My intuitive approach to healing incorporates a blend of body, mind, and energy work. To make an appointment:

10 Page 10 Mount Zion Bulletin April 2018 MT. ZION PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CLINIC Serving the Mt. Zion Community over 30 years Meet the Board of Directors Jim Baxley Jack Dorsey Richard Gamble Robert Gamble Donald Newman Patricia Whatley Larry and Sue Bloodworth Randy and Debra Sims About the Staff When you visit the Clinics, you will be evaluated and treated by a FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (FNP). This is a registered nurse (RN) who received advanced education and training which prepared her to perform functions traditionally performed by physicians. The FNP has passed a national certification test which qualifies her to be a certified specialist (CS) in the area of family nurse practitioner. SUPPORTING PHYSICIAN supervises and consults with the FNP. Dr. Leslie T. Cottrell is our Medical Director. REGISTERED NURSES and LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES help the FNP by performing duties such as lab, Injections, and certain physicals. OFFICE PERSONNEL handle the scheduling or patients, records, billing and other duties important to the Clinic's operation. Meet the FNP Cherry Toney, RN, CS, FNP is the Clinical Director and works at all three locations. Ann Hastings, RN, CS, FNP works at the Franklin Clinic. Robin Baggett, RN, CS, PNP works at the Mt. Zion Clinic. Danielle Conner, RN, CS, FNP works at the Whitesburg Clinic. Hours of Operation The Clinics operate on an appointment basis. Our usual operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You are encouraged to call for an appointment. Fees and Payment We must charge fees to maintain the Clinics. You may call the Clinic to ask for current fees charged. Fees are subject to change due to increasing operating costs. Payment is expected at the time of service. We do accept Visa or MasterCard. Medicaid, Medicare, and some insurances are accepted with valid identification. Mt. Zion Clinic 4248 Mt. Zion Rd P.O Box 658 Mount Zion, GA Phone: Emergencies The Clinics are not equipped to handle dire emergencies. This would include severe auto and other accidents. Anyone who is having severe difficulty breathing or severe chest pain should be taken to the nearest emergency department. If necessary, call the 911 for immediate attention and transportation.

11 April 2018 Mount Zion Bulletin City of Mount Zion BUSINESS DIRECTORY Page 11 Amanda Clayton Designs Floral designer Owner: Amanda Clayton Armstrong Brokers, LLC Internet sales, leasing, & brokerage Owners: Rick & Alexa Armstrong Bunny Patch Daycare In Home Daycare Brenda Brown, Owner Hurston Welding & Fabrication Owner: Michael Hurston Mount Zion Primary Health Care Clinic Call for an appointment Monday Friday: 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Mount Zion Post Office Monday Friday: 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. PO box mail available at 1:30 Access to PO boxes available 24 hours daily PR Publishing Services Bulletins Owner: Rudene Green Puckett s Wrecker Service Owner: Steve Puckett Robinson Energy Natural Gas Service Owner: Eric Robinson The Gun Depot Buy, sale, or trade guns zero scopes Owner: Ellis Webb West GA DJ & Photo Booth Entertainment Owner: Howard Hurston If you have a business license with the City of Mt. Zion, you can list your business info FREE in the Mount Zion Bulletin. Request your information be included each month simply by sending your listing to: rudene@bellsouth.net You may also request your business listed in the bulletin by calling City ext. 1. Disclaimer The Mt. Zion bulletin is brought to you by the City of Mt. Zion Mayor and Council, compiled by PR Publishing Services, and printed by West Georgia Printing Co., Inc. We respect the Intellectual Property rights of others and hope you do, also. Please do not send copyrighted material without expressed written consent of the owner. By sending information to us through or mail you are granting us the right to use the materials. Readers are encouraged to submit letters of comments or suggestions for publication. We reserve the right to edit any content submitted for size, space, content, and inappropriate language. No obscene or derogatory materials accepted. Thank you! Rudene Green Owner, PR Publishing Services Mailing Address: P.O. Box 614 Mt. Zion, GA rudene@bellsouth.net Support our Mt. Zion business owners! FREE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MT. ZION COMMUNITY CHURCHES Submit your announcements of Revival Services Vacation Bible School Special Events Fundraisers to be printed in the Mt. Zion Bulletin each month to rudene@bellsouth.net. Request your church be placed on the bulletin reminder list to assure you won t miss a deadline!

12 Page 12 Mount Zion Bulletin April 2018 CONTACT MAYOR RANDY SIMS CONTACT COUNCIL MEMBERS Kevin Lepard, Post 1 (Recreation Department) Eric Robinson Post 2 (Roads) Marty Spruill, Post 3 (Water) John Griffin, Post 4 (Police Department) Mayor & City Council at teresa@cityofmountzion.com Support our Mayor and City Council!! Get involved in your community!! Voice Your Opinion Each Month on Current Issues!! IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, April 7:00 COUNCIL WORK SESSION Tuesday, April 7:00 The 2017 SPLOST report can be found on the City s web site Home Page: Pick up the current issue of the Mount Zion Bulletin each month at the following locations: Mt. Zion City Hall & Post Office Mt. Zion Public Library & Senior Center Many thanks to all!! CONTACT CITY of MOUNT ZION Office Hours 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Monday Friday City of Mount Zion Main Phone: (770) City of Mount Zion Mailing Address: P.O. Box 597 MT. Zion, Georgia Mount Zion City Hall is located at: 4455 Mount Zion Rd Cross Streets: Between Mt Zion St and Eagle Drive Web Page: cityofmountzion.com Addresses: Teresa Ferguson, City Clerk teresa@cityofmountzion.com April Fordham, Billing & Court Clerk april@cityofmountzion.com Brian Sims, Chief of Police brian@cityofmountzion.com Dan Henderson, Water Dept Superintendent mzwater@hotmail.com Brad Hennesy, Recreation Director brad@cityofmountzion.com Melissa Marlow, Community Center Director missy@cityofmountzion.com Vicki Sizemore Branch Manager/Librarian vicki@wgrl.net Please keep you contact information current with Mt. Zion Water Department. Electronic editions are available on the City web site, Facebook, and Nextdoor. Look for the latest announcements on the City web site: announcements Pay your water bills online at Simply click on Payments link and follow instructions. To go directly to Payments window: To pay by phone, please call toll free