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2A ♦ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2006 WRPD graduates latest class from Citizens Police Academy By RAY LIGHTNER Journal Staff Writer What do two airmen, two English ladies, a couple of married couples, residents both black and white con cerned about their neigh borhood, veterans and a newspaper reporter have in common? They are latest group to graduate from the Warner Robins Citizens Police Academy. They all spent two hours a night for the past 12 Tuesdays together, learning about the Warner Robins Police Department. “The idea,” explained instructor Capt. John Clay, “is y’all get to know us as we get to know you. Citizens and police work together to make a better community.” Clay said, “when people ask ‘why do the police do that?’ y’all might be able to answer.” Instructors like Clay, Field Training Officer Mike Fennell, K-9 Training Officer Wayne Fisher and Patrol Sgt. Todd Rountree explained in their classes why officers do what they do. Most of the time it is for their own safety. “We are no different than y’all. We are citizens with a common interest in the safe ty of society,” Fisher said. Participants in the semi annual class saw what the officers dc first hand in ride alongs with officers, as well Community Events ■ THEATRE PERFORMANCE - A comprehensive driving The Warner Robins Little Theater, which is locat ed at 502 South Pleasant Hill Drive, is presenting Romantic Comedy. Romantic Comedy was made into a movie in 1983 with Dudley Moore as Jason and Mary Steenburgen as Phoebe. Make your reservation for one of the performances today-Nov. 18 by calling 929-4579 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. ■ FFA SALE - The Northside FFA is holding a plant sale at the school now through Friday, with pansy and snapdragon trays going for $7 each. The sale will be held Wednesday and Friday from 3-4 p.m. and today and Thursday from 3-5 p.m. Northside is locat ed at 926 Green Street in WRECK From page iA rolled several time before coming to a stop. The passenger, Huckabee was ejected and was pro nounced dead on the scene, West said. Williams was taken to the Macon Medical Center and remains in critical condi tion. The driver, Sinyard, is being held in the Houston County Detention Center without bond on charges of first degree homicide by vehicle and serious injury by motor vehicle. He is also charged with waving/failure to maintain lane, driving too fast for conditions, driving with a suspended/revoked license, DUI of alcohol and driving with open container in the motor vehicle. The DUI and suspended license charged are second offenses for Sinyard accord ing to the sheriffs office. DONATE TO GOODWILL. * k ♦ M www. good wi llworks.org Building lives, families, andcommuniue^^MJ^nni^ as classroom presentations from several of the divi sions in the department from K-9 to Community Adult Resources Extension Services as well as traffic, investigations, drugs and the Criminalistics - the WRPD crime scene investigators. It’s not like on TV A field trip on the first week of the 12-week class gave participants a tour of Warner Robins Police head quarters on Young Avenue - including what those arrest ed see during their stay from the backseat of the car to the holding cell. Another on the third week showed particpants the county 911 center, which dispatches police, fire and ambulance services for the cities and the county. During the course stu dents leaned how to take fingerprints, search for a missing person and had the opportunity to fire the guns the officers use from a Glock handgun, a M-16 rifle and a shotgun that fires bean bags. It is a non-lethal means of stopping someone who may be trying to harm himself or others. Maj. John Wagner, opera tions commander told the graduates, “18 years ago I sat in your spot when then- Capt. Harry Dennard taught the class. You see what goes on behind the scenes. You’ve got to see the human side. We’re just people like you.” Warner Robins. ■ AARP DRIVER SAFETY - A comprehen sive driving course designed to update drivers aged 50 and over on the knowledge and skills of driving will be held today from 5-9 p.m. at the Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Upon course completion, partici pants are eligible for a 10 percent discount on auto insurance. Pre-registration is required and cost is $lO per person. Call 478-788- 5121 to pre-register. ■ HYPERTENSION SELF-MANAMENT How to Submit ■ To submit your event for the Community Calendar, fax the details to (478) 988-1181, e-mail to cperkins@evansnewspapers.com or mail to Houston Daily Journal, PO. Box 1910, Perry, GA 31069 r————————————— ' -k^ l(j FALL FLORAL arrangements! r jhil WEDDINGS, FUNERAL, § BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY ! Call NOW to place your j order: 478-923-9707 ! ask for the "Flowerlady" (Peggy) ] |Houston Ace Hardware! I Mention this ad and receive 20% off your first order. ( I Delivery Available I (certain restrictions apply) h———__——— - Is Your Home Cracking Up? These are the Signs of Foundation Problems: •Cracks in Walls • Doors Sticking j| gMßafe • Cracks in Brick • Unstable Floors^^fc^^^^^ Calf for a Froo Inspection Today I (404) 653-1000 • 877-4-Olshan www.olshanfoundation.com ■ J * —-«■ 1 1 JQHHhJ ll# I ;* W MBt ■’ *i' SHUtt iMOr a ._ If- j -*—w ■■■< § WRPD' James Bish Pictured with instructor Capt. John Clay of the Warner Robins Police Department are graduates of the Fall 2006 Citizens Police Academy including Barbara and Chari as Amberg, Randy Blackburn, Susanna Cook, Paula Cunningham, Robert Currie, Arthur Garland, Alice Hawley, Kenya Hill. Norita Home, Ray Lightner, Wendy McGinnis, Iris Newberry, Vicki Richardson, Mary Anne Schubert, Cynthia Shy, Stephanie Taylor, Demetris Tolson, Mary and Walter White Eric Wong, Margaret and Robert Yohe. Clay asked the graduates to “tell your friends,” about the class. The students liked Clay so much they took up a collection for him to donate - Gain the knowledge and skills you need to control your high blood pressure (hypertension), today at the Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. This class is comprised of an initial one-hour session followed by five monthly weight and blood pressure screenings. Educational materials will be available. Call 478-923- 9771 to pre-register and for class times. ■ SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING -Feagin Mill Middle School will hold a school council meeting Wednesday at 7 a.m. in the media center. 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