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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL Sanders: Orange barrels here to stay By RAY LIGHTNER Journal Staff Writer Those people tired of see ing the orange barrels along the roadways will have at least another two years of them. County Commission Chairman Ned Sanders said the barrels will never go away. “They are a good omen,” Sanders said, “a sign of growth.” Houston County Director of Operations Tommy Stalnaker told members of the Vision 20/20: “there’s a lot of work going on out on the roads. If you’re going between Perry and Warner Robins, the only way to miss the orange barrels is by going on Ga. 247 and on U.S. 41,” Stalnaker said. Road projects on Moody, Lake Joy and Houston Lake roads will be working one and a half to two years, Stalnaker said. He gave the members of the recommending body an update on the road projects from the 2001 special pur pose local option sales tax. Some are ahead of schedule and others are on schedule. North Houston Lake Road, through Centerville will probably be finished in February or March, Stalnaker said. The 1.4- mile project is “way ahead of schedule,” Stalnaker said. It was scheduled for comple tion in January 2008. The CRITTERS From page lA initiatives said “we keep them in the patrol cars to give to children. We ask them to take care of the stuffed animal to help take their mind off the crisis at hand.” “We have decided to give our time and services to new and active patients in exchange for the patient giving a cuddly critter for kids in crisis. We have been blessed with so much that we want to give something YEARS From page iA molested. The 7-year-old girl further testified she saw Rouse take the victim into the bathroom and thought that was very unusual. She testified she told about this incident because she was afraid the victim was going to be hurt by Rouse. Later in the trial, the vic tim’s mother testified the victim suffered substantial emotional injury because of the molestation, including lurid dreams and school related problems. TROLLEY From page iA it as having plenty of poten tial in serving local visitors, tourists or convention par ticipants. According to City Manager Lee Gilmour some facts are important to the project: One, it has to be cost effective - i.e what kind of expenditure will result in the balance of rev enues generated; two, it has to have an operations plan that covers maintenance, drivers, routing and so forth and three, there needs to be the possibility of cost shar ing between agencies. For example, he said, the trol ley could be covered under City Vehicle Insurance poli cy. Further discuss to cover those or any other issues is slated for the November meeting of the bureau, Jones said. ACCIDENT From page iA stop just north of the inter section. Stich was transported to the Houston Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Yoon was also transported to the Houston Medical Center where he was treated and released. The collision is still under investigation but, also accord ing to the traffic division’s report, “it does not appear that drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision.” contractor will get a 10 per cent bonus for being com pleted 12 months ahead of schedule. The 1.2 mile Lake Joy Road widening south from Feagin Mill Road was let for bid in August. The $2.8 million project is esti mated at 24 months for the five lanes, with curb, gutter and sidewalks. “Construction will begin any day now,” Stalnaker said on Moody Road south to Ga. 96. The $3.8 million project includes 5 lanes, curb and gutter and sidewalks on the west side of the road. It also includes signals and turn lanes at Langston Road Phase I of the widening of Carl Vinson Parkway between Russell Parkway and Watson Boulevard is $6.2 million of the total $7.5 million budgeted for the entire project, which is five lanes to Elberta Road. “It’s gonna exceed the total cost of the project,” Stalnaker said. Sidewalks will only be on one side to save some costs, Stalnaker said. The cost of materials has more than doubled since it was origi nally priced in 2001. The widening to three lanes of the three-lOths of a mile of Wellborn Road between Russell Parkway and Booth Road will cost about $360,000. The nine month project is on sched ule. “It lines up with the back to someone in need,” said Drs. Michael R Butler and Kelly J. Law. Law said she had done a similar thing in Fayette County and thought about doing it here too to encour age business “and at the same time help children who are afraid and scared during a crisis.” The patient appreciation day, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., also includes free refreshments and police and fire vehicles for the kids to see. Butler Chiropractic & Wellness Center is at 2278- C Moody Road, Warner “This was a difficult and emotional trial,” said Ashford, “but we think the jury’s verdict and the court’s sentence sends a power ful message that Houston County will protect its chil The Perry Bookstore Book Signing Jackie K. Cooper, A Native of Perry and Author of "The Bookbinder" More Stories From The Road CahirHau Nnvomhar dth * C'M DM VICB w w lIU * vliiS/v* ™wW* ™ a *Jf\P * 8 1 907 Carroll St, 478-987-0600 Perry, GA 31069 * ' 1)1)019992 ITSL Willie Talton HHH W House of Representatives t -mm I Care about you .B. isl Hi * MM JM USH Br'' Ymhf W®nr@B industrial park, Stalnaker said, explaining why it will not have sidewalks. The widening of Feagin Mill Road to three lanes from Moody to Lake Joy Road will be let for bid in the spring. “There’s not a lot of right of way,” Stalnaker said. We’ll have to get some ease ments,” which could delay the project. Stalnaker also reminded the elected officials that the Houston Lake Road project is not a city or county proj ect but a state project. He said phase 11, from Ga. 96 to Bear Branch Road would be completed by February or March of 2007. Stalnaker told Vision 20/20 officials phase 111 of the project, from Bear Brach Road to Perry Parkway has been changed and unlike the other phases will not have a raised median. He said the middle lane of the five-lane road will be wide enough to put a raised median in. “It will be much, much wider than a normal lane,” Stalnaker said. Sanders explained, “an in depth study led to the deci sion. It was done in collabo ration with state Department of Transportation officials, the county chief engineer, Larry Walker, state Senator Ross Tolleson and myself.” Perry City Councilman Brian Bowen asked about the status of the Ball Street Robins. For a new cuddly critter, established patients can choose between a free chiro practic adjustment or a free 15-minute chair massage. New patients on that day receive chiropractic, neu rological and orthopedic exams, X-rays (one region) and one recommended treat ment. Patients new and exist ing are asked to schedule appointments ahead of time by calling 918-0102. Space is limited and appointments will fill up fast, Law said. dren from anyone who seeks to harm them. We are grate ful for the fine work Sgt Broom did on this case, and his professionalism was the major reason for the out come today.” LOCAL extension, Perry’s city proj ect from the 2001 SPLOST. Stalnaker said the project is administered by the city. Sanders said the city has consultants doing some design work now. He noted the environmental concerns of the project, which would extend the road over Big Indian Creek to the Golden Isles Parkway, taking the lumber trucks from Tolleson Lumber out of the city. There will be some con struction coming soon to U.S. 41 too, from Osigian Boulevard to White Road. The $8.6 million budgeted in the 2006 SPLOST “is not gonna cover the cost,” Stalnaker said. “The state will supply the rest of the $10.5 million total cost,” for the five-lane road with turn lanes. Stalnaker noted a lot of the legwork for all of the road projects was done in house. “The employees in engineering are bearing the backbone of this. There’s not a lot of money going to consultation fees.” My Grandpa We love him! V wy < z/& t Cpf/tca 1 Olivia Culpepper is a 3 1/2 year old who has recently been diagnosed with AML (Acute myelogenous Leukemia). She is the daughter of Cindy and Allen Culpepper of Henderson. , Olivia has a 14 year old brother and a 9 year old 1 sister. She has started on an aggressive 1 regimen of chemotherapy. cAoue/n/te*, //J?006 \ ((/j t77u/A ! Otv jm* SJvrie: //cum* ////¥ < Drop Off Points: Hawkinsville: | Henderson: 1 Unadma:" BaP,iS ' ChUrCh | Flag Bank Contact: Tammy Pike f Life°p n oim church Phone Number: 478-987-0535 I Journal/Ray Lightner The orange barrels are here to stay. While these along Houston Lake Road may be moved within four months, they will be moved elsewhere for other county road proj ects. DAVID OVERTON JEWELERS y/'V ‘Jewelry Repair & Cleaning / \ ‘Watch Repair paving Hours: \ wu/iy/ ‘Appraisals Mon. -Frf. ‘Estate Jewelry Or.Wam^Wpm * Class Rin R s 9:.Wam-2pm 905 Downtown Carroll St. • Perry (lily of Warnor Robins Surplus 1 action 100 Bay Street * Warner Robins * Georgia Saturdur, \ ovcmbcr 0/, 2006 (o> 10:00 a. m. Sample Auction Items: Dump Truck • Vehicles • Trailers • Tools • Electronic Equipment • Jewelry & Much More Terms: Cash or Approved Checks All items are taxable, tax exemption certificates accepted, msut have at time of sale. Inspection: Saturday. 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