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2A ♦ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 Munahrn fltUy .TJuuruai 1210 Washington St. P.O. Box 1910 Pony, G A 31069 (478) 987-1823 See us online at www.hhjnews.com Reader □KIP© Classified Advertising: Call (478) 987-1823 between the hours of 8 a m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can fax an ad 24 hours a day to (478) 988-9194. Display Advertising: Call Nicole Crofutt at ext. 224. Delivery by mail: Delivery by mail is available for $62 in-county and SB2 elsewhere per year paid in advance. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box 1910, Perry, GA31069 The Houston Home Journal, A peri odical, mailed (ISSN 1526-7393) at Perry, Ga., is published Tuesday through Saturday for $62 per year by Evans Newspapers Inc., 1210 Washington St., Perry, GA31069; (478) 987-1823 Fax (478) 988-1181. Not published Thanksgiving and Christmas. Office Hours: The office in Perry is open from 8 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. NEWS TIPS: Call (478) 987-1823 ext. 231 Newsroom Fax: (478) 988-1181 Presentation editor: Contact James Tidwell at jtidwell @ evansnewspapers.com Corrections: The HDJ strives for fairness and accuracy, and will pnnt a correction or clarification when one is in order. Call ext. 231. Advertising errors and omissions: The advertiser agrees that the pub lisher shall not be liable for damages arising from errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. There shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. This newspaper is a member of The Georgia Press Association, The National Newspaper Association and The Associated Press Shot Briefs Man sentenced In shooting ol deputy CORDELE (AP) - A Crisp County man who plead ed guilty to shooting and wounding a sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 63 years in prison. Superior Court Judge Robert W. Chasteen imposed the maximum possible pen alty Wednesday on Ben Davis Westbrook 111, 33, of Cordele. Westbrook pleaded guilty in August to nine charges stemming from the Feb. 4 shooting. Crisp County Sheriffs Deputy Steven Rankin was shot in the face at close range after stopping Westbrook. Authorities say after the shooting, Westbrook tried to shoot again, but his gun malfunctioned. During a sentencing hear ing, Rankin testified that a bullet remains lodged in his neck, and he still faces mul tiple surgeries. He is under the care of a psychologist and psychia trist and has trouble sleep ing at night. Westbrook’s public defender asked the court for mercy. In handing down the sentence, Chasteen said, “It’s clear to the court that your full intention was to kill Deputy Rankin and it’s only by the grace of God you didn’t do that.” Ga. delegation split over federal ID bUI WASHINGTON (AP) - Georgia lawmakers split Wednesday as the House passed a bill similar to a contested Georgia state law that would require voters to show photo identification before casting ballots. Rep. Jim Marshall ofMacon was the only Democrat in the state’s 13-member del egation to support the mea sure, which goes a step fur- YOUR WEATHER TEAM! TODAY’S Today's Weather Local 5-Day Forecast Sat 9/23 / v %,. 91/70 Isolated thunder storms. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the low 70s. Sunrise Sunset 7:24 AM 7:30 PM \nfe|rdn Prow Georgia At A Glance \ Atlanta \ A’1,.1.1. Area Cities HI Lo Cond. iCity Albany 91 68 pt sunny Athens 84 69 t-storm Atlanta 81 69 t-storm Augusta 89 70 t-storm Bainbridge 90 70 t-storm Brunswick 88 74 pt sunny Cartersville 82 69 t-storm Chattanooga,TN 80 69 t-storm Columbus 86 72 t-storm Cordele 91 70 t-storm National Cities Hi Lo Cond. |Cit7 Atlanta 81 69 t-storm Boston 74 63 pt sunny Chicago 71 56 t-storm Dallas 91 69 t-storm Denver 53 35 rain ©2005 American Profile Hometown Content Service ther than the Georgia law by ultimately requiring that voters show proof of citizen ship. Marshall, a conserva tive Democrat in a tough campaign to keep his seat, said he thought the mea sure struck the right bal ance between discouraging citizens from casting ballots and preventing non-citizens from voting. All seven of the state’s Republican members backed the bill, which passed 228- 196 with mostly Republican support. Georgia’s voter identifi cation law has repeatedly been blocked in court, most recently on Tuesday, when a state Superior Court judge ruled that the law unconsti tutionally restricted ballot access. GOP leaders who backed the federal measure and the Georgia law argue that the restrictions would clamp down on fraud at the polls. “A tamper-proof photo ID is the only practical way to prevent the mass input of fraudulent votes into our system,” said Rep. Charlie Norwood, R-Augusta. The federal bill would require everyone to present a photo identification before voting in federal elections by 2008.. By 2010 voters would have to have identifications certi fying they were citizens. In response to criticism that this would be a burden for the poor, the bill stipulates that states must provide the identification cards free of charge to those who can’t afford them. The Georgia case is expect ed to go to the state Supreme Court before the Nov. 7 gen eral election. Gwinnett man accused of bigamy NORCROSS (AP) - A Gwinnett County man is accused of marrying six women from African coun Sun 9/24 85/60 Isolated thunder storms. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 60s. 93/69 Scattered thunder storms. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the upper 60s. Sunrise Sunset 7:25 AM 7:28 PM Sunrise Sunset 7:25 AM 7:29 PM We Celebrate Hometown Life ICriy Dalton 83 70 t-storm Dillard 79 64 t-storm Dublin 91 67 t-storm Duluth 80 67 t-storm Gainesville 80 70 t-storm Helen 79 67 t-storm Lagrange 84 67 t-storm Macon 87 69 t-storm Marietta 80 67 t-storm Milledgeville 88 70 t-storm ■city Houston 89 75 t-storm Los Angeles 78 60 pt sunny Miami 89 79 rain Minneapolis 60 50 rain New York 75 67 rain tries so they could stay in the country legally. Alvin Murdock, 38, was arrested Monday and charged with five counts of bigamy, all felony offenses. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of possession of mari juana. Gwinnett County Police Department spokesman Cpl. Darren Moloney said Murdock remained in jail Wednesday on $7,200 bond. Moloney said police received a tip from a Superior Court judge and investiga tors paid a visit to Murdock, and said they found proof of multiple marriage certifi cates. “Based on statements he made to officers, he was Elect Beth PFRFRA ■ mm l\Li Imwm Democratic candidate for State House 136 Endorsed by the GA Association of Educators www. Beth Perera .us Serving all of Crawford County, and parts of Bibb, Houston, Peach, Monroe, Lamar, and Upson Counties. For our Families, for our Middle Georgia Values, for our Future. Please vote Nov. 7th. Paid for by "Beth Perera for Georgia" STATE AND REGION mcKoorotogisc »- . -• •HMrry Matin*w* on ■Wwts MM—O.enHi Turns ter Mews” Tue 9/26 Mon 9/25 C/ 83/60 Sunshine. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s. Sunrise Sunset 7:26 AM 7:26 PM Hi Lo Cond. Hi Lo Cond. • W *■■■ ' l CfJ Wed 9/27 ISN s-' S - 86/62 Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 60s. Sunrise Sunset 7:26 AM 7:25 PM Moon Phases • m First Sep 30 New Sep 22 m m Last Oct 14 Full Oct 7 UV Index Sat 9/23 B Very High Sun 9/24 8 Very High Mon 9/25 Very High Tue 9/26 B Very High Wed 9/27 Jj Very High The UV Index is measured on a 0-11 number scale, with a higher UV Index showing the need for greater skin pro tection. o mmm< mmm 1 1 Mi Lo Cond. r Peachtree City 81 65 t-storm Perry 89 69 t-storm Rome 85 69 t-storm Savannah 91 70 pt sunny St. Simons Islandßß 74 pt sunny Statesboro 94 73 pt sunny Thomasville 92 69 pt sunny Valdosta 92 68 pt sunny Warner Robins 88 69 t-storm Waycross 93 68 pt sunny [ Hi Lo Cond. Phoenix 89 75 sunny San Francisco 85 53 sunny Seattle 72 51 sunny St. Louis 79 59 t-storm Washington, DC 83 69 t-storm marrying them so that they could become U.S. citizens,” Moloney said. DONATE TO GOODWILL. * A * Sam Nunn Blvd J * - M www.goodwillworks.org Building Hues, families, anti commuimm Obituaries FD WT 1,1 JAM SON WARNER ROBINS - Thomas E. “Ed” Williamson, Sr., 88, passed away Wednesday. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to Heart of Georgia Hospice 103 Westridge Drive Warner Robins, GA 31088. Go to www. mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. LOUISE CHRISTINE VANCE PERRY - Louise Christine Vance, 92, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2006 in Viera, Florida. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday September 23 at Watson-Hunt Chapel, with a graveside service following at Perry Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7-8:30 PM, Friday, September 22, 2006 at the funeral home. Louise was the daughter of the late Martha Lou Ida Hogan Howard and Aaron McCurry Howard and the wife of the late Kenson Reeves Vance Sr. She was bom in Atlanta, Georgia on October 5, 1913, along with her twin brother Ralph Eugene Howard. She is survived by her loving family which include her children, Kenson R. Vance. Jr. and wife Wanda of West Lake, Texas, Jean Vance of Viera, Florida, Michael Vance and wife Connie of Pensacola, Florida, and Don Vance of Viera, Florida; grandchildren Jana Mueller and husband Frank, Paige Hering and husband Jay, Kenson R. Vance, 111 and wife Brenda, William E. Whitlock IV and wife Aimee, Suzanne Greenman; great grandchildren Jacob and Bria Mueller; Taylor, Jacob and Reese Hering, Kehson R. Vance TV Madison, Christian, and Shaelen Whitlock; brother Ralph Howard and wife Mary Jane. Louise raised her family in Perry Georgia where she lived for over 50 years. She was a member of the Perry First Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved children and played a strong role in helping raise her grandchildren and leading them in the right direction. She had a strong relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and instilled her beliefs in her family. She is loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Please sign the online register at watsonhunt.com. ROBERT L. GRUBBS. SR. WARNER ROBINS - Robert L. Grubbs, Sr., 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 20,2006. Visitation was held Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2006 in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with interment following in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be given to Central Baptist Church Joy in the Journey 1120 Lake Joy Road Warner Robins, GA 31088. Mr. Grubbs was born on April 30, 1925 in Lavonia, Georgia. He served in the United States Army during World War 11. Robert graduated in 1952 from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base in 1985. His family will fondly remember him as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was a member of Alavaton Baptist Church, but he was under the watch care of Central Baptist Church for many years. His wife of forty-five years, Ruth Nix Grubbs, and his parents, Richard L. Grubbs and Sara Rosa Haynie Grubbs, all preceded him in death. Survivors include his children, Robert L. Grubbs, Jr. (Julie), Roberta; Charles R. Grubbs (Cheryl), Warner Robins; Elizabeth R. Richardson (Lowell), Stockbridge; Ramona N. Grubbs, Warner Robins; Rachel G. Dugger (Lynn), Milledgeville; grandchildren, Daniel M. Richardson, Abigail Dugger, Grayson Dugger; brothers, Lonnie Grubbs, Gay; James Grubbs, Liberty, MO; Kenneth Grubbs, Palmetto; and several loving nieces and nephews. Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home has charge of arrangements I s $W\ *' . 1 : M|: 1 Jsfk JHF j HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL jjaejoUatatimelj