Houston daily journal. (Perry, GA) 2006-current, September 02, 2006, Page 5A, Image 5

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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL a,_ r- • -* ' »k |H| , r . nr ~, vx , a •*-, S. n Verflf** v ' " "C* *.|&f '*t lltf ■'■ 4 .- jjjjß |^ r i l, * $> - ■• $i bi.. j •■ <• - ' \ a y- -\ .-.. ■ _>'vs^', v •\ f ... . . ;£ ,7* “■jB f . f Allison Williams, right, poses during her trip to Greece. Pepry High students selected for prestigious programs Special to the Journal Two Perry High School sophomores spent the summer doing more than soaking up sun and sleep ing in. Both participated in summer programs rec ognizing outstanding students. Allison Williams, of Elko, was selected as a student ambassador by the People to People Student Ambassador Programs. In that capacity, she trav eled to France, Greece and Italy in June. Before departing for the trip, she and her family attended a series of orientation meet ings with the other local del egates and their families to get to know one another and prepare for their journey. People to People began was started 40 years ago by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The following eight presi dents have lent their sup port, and Walt Disney cre ated the It s a Small World _ ■■■ ■ ■ ■ —I m ?i§ A yjy a life/ ,%r jSSllfeySr ’BiliMHia J^BBS///*, HL JH/S §▼ MBMBWMf Bv V J Special to Journal The Perry High School Chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, according to a release, is “off to a great school year.” TheY would also, according to the release, like to congratulate the chapters newly installed officers: Reneasha Deloach, president, Amber Drew, co-president, Marie Gidney, vice presi dent of correspondence, Beth Hickman, vice president of chronological records, Shauna Johnson, vice president of finance, Cassondra Spires, vice president of stu dent activities, Jessica Darsey, officer in training, Haley Johnson officer in training. During the recent Chapter Leadership Training, activities were planned for a productive school year for both the school and FCCLA members. Author, Furry Friends visiting ESES Special to the Journal Author David Sargent, Jr. is bringing his furry dog friends to the Eagle Springs Elementary School gym Sept. 7, to visit with stu dents. The presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Sargent has written 10 children’s books inspired by the true adventures of his dogs. Sargent’s pets are the main characters in his “Doggie Tails” book series. The Arkansas author travels with the canines to schools around the country. W MORGAN COOPER attraction after attending a People to People conference at the White House. Student ambassadors have visited all seven continents since the program began. She is the daughter of Sam and Kay Williams of Elko. After presenting original scientific research during the past school year, hon New FCCLA officers He talks to students about his writing and becoming an author and also enter tains them with a visit from the dogs. Following the presentation, students can purchase Sargent’s books and have them auto graphed by the author. Eagle Springs Elementary is located at 3591 Highway 41 North in Byron. Principal Andrea McGee may be contacted at either amcgee@hcbe.net or (478) 953-0450 For more information about the event, contact ors student Morgan Cooper, also of Elko, was ready to tackle Lead America’s Congressional Student Leadership Conference on engineering, science and robotics she spent six days in Boston this summer exploring technology and participating in engineering challenges. On March 4, she attend ed the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at the University of Georgia where she presented her proof “Proving the Pappus Chain Theorem Using Circle Inversion.” Of the 278 papers submit ted in Georgia, hers, accord ing to a release was one of only 50 selected for presen tation and one of the few that dealt strictly with theo retical math. She is already working on plans for next year s symposium. She is the daughter of Dell and Julie Cooper of Elko. Cheryl Whaley, Eagle Springs Elementary media clerk, at either cwhaley@hcbe.net or (478) 953-0455. WARNER ROBINS SUPPLY OF PERRY We Rent! 612 Ball St. Perry, GA 987-2334 i LOCAL £ jgPf; Ijk Wm ' ' \3SSft • ■ - m *5 WkHm&sML ■ ■rEF | - *ssßm PP WSk ***** ■ ] k 1 *’• k v" JML |2 -X --mi l MEHNh Ist A v MB 9H9yJ sjjjsB f 9 9B• 9 'u? V_ .. HR 4 EL »IHL A By "JjaRWE 4SM i - - * ; *- ■ I « 3 ’ <r " jC ■■ li HE L —,«a -- KMwat .Mi Submitted Submitted Lindsey Elementary announced its Jet Citizens of the Week for the character trait respect for authority. The children selected were: Front row, from right, Jose Cruz, Xavier Hall, Dylan Clay, Je Merrius Little and Patricia Gatlin; middle: Phillip Gatlin, Jeremy Hollis, Anna Barkemeyer, Talicea Arnica and Daniela Pulido; and back: Brittany McCrary, Autumn Riley, Xzonia Allen, Terrance Draughome and James Wonnum. Police Beat Loud sounds lead to arrest By RA Y LIGHTNER Journal Staff Writer If only the radio wasn’t so loud ... If you’re drinking and driving on a suspended license, you might not want to call attention to yourself that way, as Lamar Andy Chatfield apparently did. About 5:32 p.m., Thursday an officer con ducted a traffic stop on a purple Mercedes on Moody at Sandy Run because the stereo was reportedly in excess of state laws. (FYI: If it can be heard more than 100 feet away from the car, it’s too loud.) The driver reportedly admitted his license was suspended and ire possibly had an open warrant from Bibb County. He also reportedly had an odor of alcoholic bever age coming from his person. HIS license reportedly came back suspended and he was taken into custody. The passenger complied when asked to step from the car while a search was conducted. The search reportedly turned up a sawed-off .410 caliber shotgun under the passenger seat with the serial numbers filed off. Also reportedly found in the passenger seat floor board were two open and empty bottles of beer with condensation still on the bottles. In the rear seat, police reportedly found a hookah or bong, which is commonly used to smoke marijuana. The passenger was also taken into custody and the car, which belonged to the passenger, was towed. At the police station, the driver, Chatfield, 19, of 304 S. Ist St., Warner Robins, admitted the shotgun and bong were his. The passenger, of OtUAMS . v .ffflnHF l* Mono* OCTOBER * 6-15, 2006 * NEW STUDENT PASS October 10, 11, 12 Discount Admission with Neivl 3-Day Student Pass slo.oo* ♦certain restrictions apply 137072 Lindsey Citizens of the Week Unadilla, was released. Chatfield was charged with criminal possession of a weapon with ID marked removed, possession of ille gal weapon (the sawed-off shotgun), possession of a concealed weapon, loud music from vehicle, driv ing whole license revoked and an open container vio lation. The Jackson Two Putting gas in a 1991 red Caprice with an expired tag just after midnight on South Houston Lake Road may dr may not be consid ered suspicious activity, but running for the police who roll up on you definitely is. David and Ronnie Jackson were reportedly participat ing in this activity very early Friday at 1219 South Houston Lake road, when police made contact. They provided their names, and as 911 called back with information, David Jackson, reportedly took off running though the apartment complex. When he did not stop after being advised to do so, police gave chase, caught him and retuned to the car, where, Ronnie Jackson was reportedly in custody for an open warrant from the city of Warner Robins. David Jackson was also found to have an open war rant, through the county. A search of the car report edly turned up tow open beer bottles - a 12 oz. Bud Light and a 24 oz. Miller High Life - both cold to the touch. Ronnie Jerome Jackson, 48, of 1103 Feagin Mill Road, Warner Robins, was cited for an open con tainer violation. David Tyrone Jackson, 30, of 106 Rose St., Warner Robins, was arrested for disorderly conduct - obstruction, and an open container viola- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2006 ♦ tion. The car, which belonged to a neighbor of the elder Jackson, was towed. Over the limit, under age and under arrest About 2 a.m. Friday, an officer noticed a vehi cle traveling faster than the posted speed limit on Watson Boulevard and acti vated his radar unit and reportedly clocked the vehi cle at 46 mph in the 35 mph zone. The officer initiated a traffic stop and upon talk ing to the driveß, he report edly smelled a strong odor of alcoholic beverage, cotph, ing from the vehicle. The driver reportedly denied drinkiiig. The passenger reportedly admitted to hav ing three drinks. As he stepped from the car he was reportedly unsteady on his feet and had a strong smell of alcoholic beverage about his person. The Alco-sensor test registered .157 grams, the passenger, James Thomas hope, 20, of 115 Pinedale Drive, Warner Robins, was charged with possession of alcohol by persons under 21. The driver reportedly again denied drinking but consented to tests. The Alco-sensor registered .02. At the station he agreed to the state test and the result of the Intoxilyzer 5000 was. 012, so the driver, Jason Willoughby, 20, of 110 Creekview Trail, Warner Robins, was also charged with drinking under age. For details Click: www.georgianationalfair.com Call: 478/987-3247 or 800/987-3247 (Georgia only) Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter Perry • 1-75 • Exits 134 & 135 Subscribe today Call 987-1823 5A