Calhoun Times

Sexton places first in Northwest Region FFA Job Interview CDE

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Gracy Sexton placed first in the Northwest Region for the Job Interview CDE, which occurred on Nov. 1 at Etowah High School. She will be competing for the state championsh­ip on Friday, Dec. 2 at Abraham Baldwin Agricultur­e College.

one person at a time. As a hospice volunteer, you will receive training and support for your role in helping those with life limiting illness to have a quality of life during their last days. If you have a heart for others and wish to be of service, please contact Rickie Watters at 706602-9546 or by e-mail at Rwatters@ uhs- pruitt. com. Remember…you can make a difference for the good!

Families Anonymous is a 12-step program, for those concerned about drug abuse and behavior problems of a relative or friend. Completely anonymous, non profession­al, and non religious. No dues, no fees. Not connected with any hospital or agency. Located on Red Bud Road in plaza below Fitness First, next to Dr. Bledsoe’s office. Meeting every Thursday 7 - 8 p.m. Call 770-548-7849 for more informatio­n.

The Life Choice Hospice Bereavemen­t Support Group will be meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The support group is open to anyone in the community who would like to attend. The office and support group are located at 189 Profession­al Court, Suite 300, Calhoun. For Informatio­n, contact Jennifer at 706-602-9001. “Grief shared is grief diminished.” – Rabbi Earl Grollman.

BONDAGE BREAKERS - Breaking the chains of addiction

at Christ the King Lutheran Church on 623 S Thornton Ave, Dalton, GA 30720.

The Calhoun Pregnancy Center Inc., located on the corner of Peters Street and East Belmont Drive, is open every Monday, Tuesday and Friday from noon until 4 p.m. The center is also open each Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday available by appointmen­t only. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays. The pregnancy help center offers free pregnancy tests and Biblical lay counsel regarding abortion risks and procedures, developmen­t of the baby, adoption, sexual purity, and the risks of STDs. The center also offers practical helps for mom and baby with maternity and baby clothes, diapers and baby care products, and even some baby furniture when available. The center is pleased to announce that through its new project, “Baby Sleep Safely,” it will be offering new bassinets and cribs to loan out to parents in deepest need, returned and used again by more clients later. To visit the center, call 706-625-5768 to make an appointmen­t. Walkins are always welcome during operating hours.

Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceut­ical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. 800-431-

Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 800-431-1754

La Leche League of Calhoun and Rome offers free breastfeed­ing support and informatio­n. The meetings are open to all mothers (children also welcome), expectant mothers and women interested in breastfeed­ing. Calhoun location meets the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. Rome location meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. Leaders are available to answer questions. For more informatio­n, call Erin at 706-234-3980 or email at LLLCalhoun­Rome@ gmail.com.

The Calhoun, Gordon County Parkinson’s Support Group will meet the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church, 205 E. Line St., Calhoun. This group is open to anyone living with Parkinson’s and their families. For more informatio­n, please call 706-413-3264.

Do you have a family member or friend with a mental illness, such as bipolar, depression, PTSD, or schizophre­nia? If so, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers a FREE, 12-week course that is full of helpful informatio­n about mental illness. The Family-To Family course is termed a best practice and NAMI is happy to offer it for the first time in Dalton at Crosspoint­e Christian Centre, 2681 Underwood Street, on Sundays this fall. For more informatio­n and to register call NAMI Rome at 706-506-5010.

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