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6B ♦ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 iH& jßftHr I <. i V , iflfc , ' j.S?", s. 1 pff ,''■%' Sr* *KB i ‘ | 1 x Wl w IK: v> v V' *'■ ss»? « g», m HUD * :w||iV , ¥ - , Nk J'* «HHPh In M ; jHb HTCflK^k JBSmFImm,*,. \-^-" : "||ppy Bllf dHp J| iilka * nmh * v-v- *§ '^HSpw ABOVE: Participants ina 9-11 ceremony on RAFB Monday bring in the flag. RIGHT: Airman Patricia Parker salutes as the flag is raised to half mast. BELOW: Second Lt. Ludoplp during the prayer ceremony. BELOW RIGHT: Tammi Cartwright and her two sons, Peter and Michael Jr, pause for a moment of silence at the ceremony Photos by Gary Hannon ■ jJPSj. ] :% JR LOOKING From page iA people will not be broken.” Interdenominational prayer services were orga nized by nightfall, and peo ple gathered in churches across the county to pray for those who had died, and for the nation. (By the end of the week, a group would completely encircle the lake at the Georgia National Fairgrounds, holding hands as they prayed.) BAY From page $A designed to empower Middle Eastern societies that will police terror, not promote it. In July of this year, Iraq’s Prime Minister Nouri al- Maliki appeared before a joint session of the U.S. Congress and said, “Iraqis are your allies in the war on terror.” 9-11 remembered *<*£ *'• mxa» vis # M t |MM * H £ r E; ; nHHHt Iff *4 . .... w M i ißHlhii . fl— k -rw# «■ Shock was followed by sor row and anger. Flags went to half-staff. Mayor Jim Worrall called the attacks “one of the most cowardly things done in the history of mankind.” Perry firefight ers began almost immedi ately to raise funds to help the families of their fallen comrades in New York City. And, by the second day, flags of every size were fly ing in front of businesses and homes as a sign of patri otism and national unity. The violent dynamic isn’t broken - but Arab Muslims are now fighting for their own freedom. Five years after 9-11, that isn’t a design, but a fact. To find out more about Austin Bay, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. MONEY FOR COLLEGE i x: nWMoxMM Met The Georgia Army National Guard can provide you with the skills, training, and experiences that college can’t. Plus, you will recieve part-time pay, money for college, and other excellent military benefits. And with over 100 job specialties to choose from, there’s no better way to prepare for your future. Call 1-800-GO-Gl ARD more information. H -Tuition Assistance -Montgomery GI Bill -Enlistment Bonuses 1-800-GQ-GUARD www.l-800-CO-CUARP.com Assisted Living Cordieka Manor 229-273-1173 Ann Clark, Executive Director “Nested in the Heart of Corde/e - Where Residents are living each day to the Fullest ” \\ e oiler many Assisted A Independent Living-options! 1307 Blackshear Rd. Cordele, GA 31015 INDEPENDENT LIVING LOCAL i . pH # , ■i l i ,ii *^N| <fc _ /fc. .„ | A «jg||p • • r fW*ifc&r - %r • 1 ’ !&%?*& *£?'?* l-> *• * '. . . 2 "£->£%: »ft VJ^~ y<fSgjj4^M •*■ “/KA|| r/-*-■»*, % ?&g§ 77ie state /s doing an assessment on Perry’s spec building Thursday. BUILDING From page iA assessment of the site.” The five-year-old specu lative building in the Mid Georgia Corporate Center near the Perry-Houston County Airport and the Thomson Road exit off Interstate 75 is 120,000 square foot metal and masonry building, with 30- foot ceiling and sits on 20 acres. It has remained vacant since it was built in 2001 DETAIL From page iA approved another work detail agreement with the State Department of Corrections for between four and 12 detainees and a full-time prison guard. The detainees will perform labor on public works proj ects on the public rights of way, “mostly trash pickup,” explained County Commissioner Larry Thomson. The county will pay the Department of Corrections $31,250 for the work detail from McEver Probation Detention Center in Perry to pay the salary of the cor rections officer assigned to detainee work. The details will work 10 hours a day, four days a week, weather permitting. In other business the Roche recognizes Warner Robins resident Special to the Journal Roche recently honored Warner Robins medical representative and resident Ann Pry with two of the company’s coveted awards - the Special Achievement Award and the President’s Club Award. Pry received the Special Achievement Award, which recognizes those who have gone above and beyond what is expected of their position, for her commit ment to patient care and outstanding sales perfor mance. The President’s Club Award is presented to the top-performing 5 per cent of Roche sales repre sentatives throughout the country. ■ i ... ■ ; - >’ : A ■ . .... at a cost of more than $2 million. “I appreciate the state’s help there,” Law said. During the past month, Law said there were four different site visits with two scheduled for a return visit. One will be returning for the visit the same day asthe state assessment visit. Law said the prospec tive businesses range from manufacturing to a call cen ter to distribution. The authority also con tinues to work with exist commissioners: ■ Approved two con tracts for the reconfigura tion of the county 911 radio system. The 800 MHz system has to be re-banded to avoid possible interference with radio and cellular telephone calls. The contract with Engineering Associated for $27,015 is at no cost to the county with Sprint Nextel paying the bill and Motorola doing the final work. ■ Approved a change in the county employees’ flexi ble benefits plan agreement to include the vision ben efit which goes into effect this month. The resolution adopts a new plan to include all the benefits offered and the agreement will begin in January. ■ Approved an increase in the coroner’s car allow ance to $2,400 a year. The S4OO increase is based on T " T PRY “We are proud to recog- r September 15-17,2006 im IN THE wm of Augusta Festival www.ArtsintheHeart.com Class Mechanic Armstrong's Macon f'acilil) is seeking «”c lass Mechanics Performs preventive and predictive mechanical maintenance, mechanical repairs, and installations by using manual and powered hand tools, precision instruments, shop machines such as grinders anil drill presses, and gas and electrical cutting and welding equipment Recommends equipment for replacement in order to improve productivity. Will diagnose mechanical problems and determine best method of repair. Must have knowledge of various applicable procedures such as roll changes, press wire changes, etc. Must have the ability to work from sketches, written specifications, and follow verbal instructions to install equipment and troubleshoot problems. Must have a minimum 48 months experience in preventive and predictive maintenance procedures, emergency mechanical repairs, and hands on experience with lubrication of all mechanical and tl,,id power equipment. Must be willing to work flexible schedule, weekends and overtime in order to support maintenance down da\ s Experience must be in an industrial manufacturing environment. No exceptions. I his position offers a sate environment with an excellent wage und benefit packuge including: • Medical Insurance • I lent a I Assistance • Retirement Plan • Retirement Savings Plan • llp to <. weeks \ acation based on y ear of serv ice Wage rate: $20.44/hr If you would like to be considered, please bring resume to: (Georgia Departnienl of labor Mercer University l>rive P.O. Box 4428 Macon, Cieorgia or mail your resume to: C.eorgia Department Of Labor PO Box 4428 Macon (ienrgia 31213 All responses to this ad must be received by Scnltriitbcr 18. 2006 No phone calls or resumes will he accepted at the plant ARMSTRONG WORI l> INDHSTRII S An Equal Opportunity Employer 00038030 HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL ing industry. “Making sure everyone’s feeling the love,” said Maria Gamto, project manager for the authority. Gamto met with five man ufacturers this past month, providing market research, getting them signed up on state vendor list. Gamto said there are two poten tial expansions - one large manufacturing business and one small one. “That’s great for us, said Authority Vice Chairman Neal Talton, “to let them know we haven’t forgot.” the increase in the cost of gasoline since the allowance was last set 10 years ago, explained Coroner Danny Galpin in a memo to the board. ■ Approved the hiring of seven new employees including David Daniell in the Public Defenders Office; George Wilcox as an equipment operator: Latina Moss as a utility clerk for the Water Department; Riley Scarborough as a util ity maintenance supervisor for the Water Department; Bobby Washington as a utility service work senior for the Water Department; Angela Lewis as an office clerk for the Building Inspection Department; and a temporary worker to fill in for Cindy McWhorter at the Houston County Cooperative Extension, who will be on family medical leave until Nov. 6. nize the top-selling Roche employees from across the country who have worked hard throughout the year to earn this award,” said George Abercrombie, President and CEO of Roche North American Pharmaceutical Operations, “Roche has a unique focus not only on science, but on people and sustainability and is continually looking for ways to enhance our employees’ work experience and environment so they can excel.” #1 Noon Buffet 1-73 txit 136 ■ 987.0877 Presented by the Greater Augusta Arts Council Historic Downtown Augusta, GA Fri.spm-9p ■ Sat. 11 am-9pm ■ Sun. 12pm-7pm Special Hotel Rates: Quality Inn - 706-737-5550 Sleep Inn - 706-738-7473 Badges - $5 each Arts • Educational Reimbursement Plan • Disability Insurance • I ife Insurance • I I Paid Holiday s ENI/Gsry Harmon (for the Weekend!) 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