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WEEKEND EDITION 250 Perry & Houston County's official Legal Organ NOVEMBER 27, 1993 Well known Perry physician, Gallemore, dies at 83 BY BRENDA THOMPSON Staff Writer Although he lived and worked in Perry for more than a half century, Dr. Johnnie Gallemore, Sr. has sel dom been featured on the pages of this or any other newspaper. But, it was never because he wasn’t deserving, because, as a man who helped bring thousands of new Perryans into the world and who worked hard throughout his life to make the community a better place to live, Dr. Johnnie Gallemore, Sr. was certainly deserving. The recently retired and well loved Perry physician was never featured for one simple reason-he didn’t like to toot his own horn. He did what he did because he cared, pe Law officials urge citizens to help in the fight on crime By BRIGETTE LOUDERMILK Managing Editor Law enforcement officials urged business owners and other commu nity leaders to get involved in the fight against crime at the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce's Good Morning Perry Breakfast Wednes day, Nov. 24. Speaking to the crowd was Perry Police Chief Frank Simons, Sheriff Cullen Talton and Special Agent Jack White of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) office in Perry. All three stated that without help from citizens who are fed up with crime in the country and in their own hometowns, criminals could not be stopped. One way mentioned that a pri „Mtte individual-ca-inake a differ ence is to become involved in the court system by serving on a jury. "We need people who are willing to serve and make a sacrifice," Agent White said of jury duty. "Show your interest and support when you’re served that subpoena." The three law enforcement offi cials said that many drug dealers and other criminals are set free due to indecision among juries or a jury doesn't focus on the issue involved in the case. "We need good law abiding citi zens on juries," Sheriff Talton said. Another way citizens can help in the fight against crime is to be aware of what is going on around them. If something looks suspi cious, pay attention. Sheriff Talton explained that a tip from a woman who noticed a car she did not recognize drive off a piece of privately owned iand led to the arrest of murderers. "I think people are fed up with the way crime is rampant now. I feel like we need to get the atten Good morning, Perry Home Journal HIGHLIGHTS In Sympathy The community's sympathy is extended to the famiiies of those who recently died. They include Dr. Johnnie L. Gallemore Sr., Perry; Emory English, Oglethorpe. For more information, please see page 2A INDEX BILL OVERTON _6A CLASSIFIED 8A DEATHS 2A EDITORIALS 4A CHURCH OF THE MONTH 5A PERRY SCRAPBOOK 4A JIM SHIPLEY 4A BRIGETTE LOUDERMILK 4A riod. At age 83, Dr. Gallemore passed away during the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 24. Today, in a final farewell, The Houston Home Journal dedicates this space to him and the recogni tion he has long deserved. Private grave-side services were held Friday in Jeffersonville. The Rev. John Yarbrough of Perry First Baptist Church officiated. Fresh out of the Medical College of Georgia and at the urging of a friend who then lived in Perry, Dr. Gallemore, a Twiggs County na tive, came to Perry in 1938 to set up practice. From the day he first hung out his shingle, he was des tion of our leaders and elected offi cials. It's like I told someone re cently, if the next 20 years are like the last 20, it's going to be chaos and the criminals will rule," Tallon said. "You have to make a difference, it's out of our hands," White said. Chief Frank Simons outlines philosophies of local department By BRIGETTE LOUDERMILK Managing Editor "Do it because it's right" is the motto of the Perry Police Depart ment according to Chief Frank Si mons. Htradflccf That he tells his officers that doing the right thing will never get them in big trouble. "There may be some rough bumps along the way when you do the right thing, but you'll never get into big trouble," he said. Simons addressed a crowd of about 75 business and community leaders Wednesday, Nov. 24 at the chamber-sponsored Good Morning Perry Breakfast. He explained the philosophies the local department works under, from fighting crime proactively to actively practicing community oriented policing. "Fighting crime proactively simply means we don't wait until a problem is in our face, we try to recognize the potential for a problem and do something about it," he said. An example of this, according to Simons, is the Perry D.A.R.E. program whereby sixth grade stu dents are taught drug awareness. "We're just now getting into the time period where we'll know if we did a good job with D.A.R.E be cause the sixth graders are starting to head to the high schools," Si mons said. As far as the department practic ing community oriented policing, Simons said his officers understand taxpayers are their bosses and they must realize they work for the citi zens of Perry. Salvation Army begins 1993 kettle drive BY BRENDA THOMPSON Staff Writer Ring-a-ling. Chink. Chink. Familiar sounds that signal the beginning of yet another holiday season; the tinkling of bells and the sounds of kind-hearted shoppers tossing their spare change into the Salvation Army’s Christmas ket tles. Familiar sounds that not only mean it’s Christmas time, but that also ensure that it* 11 be a merrier one for hundreds of the area’s needy. According to Major Cecil Sellers, commanding officer for the Houston County Salvation Army, bell ringers began manning kettles last Saturday and will continue to do so until December 24. This year’s goal is to exceed last year’s goal of $37,000, with all proceeds going toward the purchase of food, toys and supplies for the PERRY, GEORGIA’S HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1870-FOR COVERAGE OF YOUR EVENTS, CALL 987-1823 l f The Houston Homef Journal 1 SECTION—B PAGES, PLUS SALES CIRCULAR tined to become one of the most loved and visited physicians in the county. “Dr. Gallemore has delivered more than 3,000 babies in Perry and has been a physician and per sonal friend to scores of others,” said Perry Mayor Jim Worrall, a long-time friend and former patient of Dr. Gallemore. “He was always there when we needed him. When my daughter was born on New Years Day 1960, he was there. Whenever anyone in my family got sick, he was there. Night or day, holiday or weekend, home or office, it never made a difference. He was always there.” According to Mayor Worrall and Be I T is the season! (HHJ photo by Brenda Thompson) Perry Fireman Earl Nelson helps put the finishing touches on Perry’s yuletide decorations. There are more than 120 decorations adorning utility poles throughout the city. more than 600 area families that have already applied for holiday as sistance and winter relief. As of Wednesday afternoon, with just two days of fundraising efforts accounted for, $3,000 had already been raised by this year’s kettle drive. “Our first couple of days this year has been fantastic,” Major Sellers said during a telephone in terview this week. “For just the first two days, our proceeds are up about SI,OOO over the same time last year. People are being so won derful.” Locally, the 1993 Salvation Army kettle drive consists of 14 kettles posted at strategic locations in Warner Robins, Perry and Fort Valley. Bell ringers will be man ning the 14 kettles from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each Monday through Satur day from now until Christmas Eve. all who knew him, one of Dr. Gallemore’s most famous trade marks were the walls of his Carroll Street office, an office he kept until a few years ago when he retired and sold his practice to Dr. Gregory Harold. On those walls were the photographs of the thousands of babies he delivered in Perry throughout his career and, if still in existence today, could very well serve as a virtual “Who’s Who In Perry, Georgia”. In addition to delivering babies, for many, many years Dr. Galle more was one of the only family physicians in town. His list of pa tients was long and he never thought twice about the many In addition to the annual kettle drive, the local Salvation Army also accepts donations of food, toys, supplies and money from volunteers throughout the year and have erected six “Angel Trees” at area malls and other frequented establishments. People who make a donation and add angels to the trees are helping the Salvation Army to provide Christmas toys for needy children who might otherwise go without, Major Sellers said. The toys, along with the food and other supplies gathered or purchased by the Salvation Army, are housed in what the group calls their “warehouse/distribution center and toy shop” in Warner Robins. Major Sellers added that a host of volunteers help put the packages together and have them ready for the needy applicants to pick up the week of Christmas. since 1870 house calls he made over the years. He was, undoubtedly, dedicated to his job and his patients. “Dr. Gallemore was one of the most meaningful adult figures in my life,” said Dr. Deryle Whipple, another Perry resident who saw Dr. Gallemore as not only his personal physician, but also as a friend and idol. “He was our team physician back in 1947 when I played on the Perry High School State Championship Basketball Team and was a great motivator of boys. He truly cared.” “I can remember one time when my brother, who used to have bouts with depression, went to Johnnie and poured out his heart and 'Christmas in Olde Perry' begins today By BRIGETTE LOUDERMILK Managing Editor Join your family and friends in a "Christmas in Olde" Perry celebra tion which begins today as Christ mas at the Crossroads 1993 offi cially begins. During the morning, runners and walkers from Perry and other areas of the state gathered to participate in the 5K Run/Walk. Sponsored by Alltel and Weyerhaeuser, this an nual eveni,draws many out of their homes and into the streets early in the morning. Not health conscious enough to be somewhere by 8 a.m.? No prob lem, because there's another good reason to head downtown before the parade. The Perry Kiwanis Club is holding their annual Pancake Break fast this morning at Perry Elemen tary School from 6—10:30 a.m. Tickets cost $3. Perry High Cheer leaders are also selling coffee and donuts at Hildebrands on Carroll Street until 11 a.m. Be sure to grab a quick breakfast and get a good seat, because at 11 a.m. the festivities begin with the Christmas parade. Featuring around 50 entrants from local dignitaries, to beauty queens to church groups, civic clubs, antique cars, horses, Citizens urged to participate in flu shot campaign By VETO F. ROLEY Staff Writer The Houston County Health Department will hold a late flu shot blitz Thursday and Friday, Dec. 2 and Dec. 3., in order to give county procrastinators a chance at getting the flu shot. Bill Carter, director of physical health, said the late season blitz was "the last big push to get folks to come to the health department before flu season is upon us." He said the blitz would be held at both the Warner Robins and the Perry *. ; / #®®pK : H^^^HhFv'J? / JbdßSi ßb*~ < # -. is. SB Bb; - 5 Wayne Leatherwood of Perry is one of this year’s 14 belt ringers in Perry, Warner Robins and Fort Valley helping to raise money for the Salvation Army. 123RD YEAR—VOLUME 95 Dr. Johnnie Gallemore troubles,” Whipple continued, his voice starting to tremble. “Johnnie pulled out two one hundred dollar bills and told him that he hoped Please see GALLEMORE, page 8A fire trucks and solar powered car and what every parent cares most about, their children, the parade promises to entertain and put everyone in the right mood for a fun and festive day. Stay downtown after the parade and shop at the first annual Christ mas Bazaar featuring works of local crafters, take advantage of the city wide sales, open houses, have your picture taken with Santa Claus, buy goodies at the Akikta Club Bake Sale, take a quick lunch break and buy a hamburger from the Kiwanis Club and enjoy the fellowship of those in the community. Also during the week, several churches in the area will be holding musical programs, plays and com munions. On Sunday evening, Dec. 5 from 7-8 p.m. the annual com munity candlelight service will be held on the courthouse square. Par ticipants are asked to bring a canned good item for PAL. Sponsored by the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce each year, Christmas at the Crossroads pro vides the community with a festive occasion to come together and cele brate and to encourage citizens to shop locally. clinics. The clinics will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Carter said the shot would cost $4. However, he said if that was a "problem for anybody, we would never turn down anybody for cost." Carter added that the vaccine the department had was the correct vac cine for the type of flu in the na tion. However, he cautioned that it was getting late to get a flu shot since the shot did not take effect for two to three weeks after the date it was given.