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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL STATE Frf ; promt *rs ]HW| j |q[ WinF-Jr ■fll FuTJ pli VS9 lag ■ ! l si. » * 1 /j| jfj|l-_ , > '' 1 r - ,: '~ JS - S jf* fl •'K • vjfll 188 Journal Kay Llghtner City and county officials gave the keys to the new work detail truck to Belinda Davis, right, superintendent at McEver Probation Detention Center. Pictured from left are county Director of Operations Tommy Stalnaker, Warner Robins City Councilman Terry Horton, County Commissioner Jay Walker, County Commissioner Tom McMichael, Warner Robins Mayor Donald Walker, Warner Robins Public Works Director Joel Musselwhite, County Commission Chairman Ned Sanders and Davis. pPW'l m —~—* p JB§ E. |mS je * • '-j? 'j* w 'I C ~ J - ! / jrfß jlfe T .£*' .$T^ : T'7* ,<‘‘fe -S'* • ** V Journal Ray Lightner Department of Corrections Detail Officer Oliver Bridges lowers the tailgate on the new work truck to be used by state probation work crews as County Commission Chairman Ned Sanders takes a look at some of the equipment in the truck. OFFICIALS From page iA The truck, very similar to the ones used by a local land scape company, will be in use by a state probation work detail dedicated to keeping Houston Lake Road and Russell Parkway clean. The truck has five Stihl weed eaters, three SCAG walk behind zero turn mowers (at $4,000 each), a Stihl blower, exterior fuel tanks on the truck for the equipment as The White Columns Homeowners Association would like to congratu late John and Sharon Hughes (pictured), of 108 Weatherspoon Place, for receiving the Yard of the Month for the month of September. Per a release: “Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to making White Columns an attractive neighborhood to live in.” Submitted Kersey graduates from basic military training Special to the Journal Air National Guard Airman Ist Class Jordan R. Kersey has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, Kersey studied the Air Force mission, organiza tion, and military customs well as rakes, shovels, bags and such. Both the city and county approved an intergovern mental agreement to pay for the truck, equipment and the salary of a guard for a prison work detail for main tenance of Houston Lake Road and Russell Parkway rights of way. The detail will work 10 hours a day, four days a week Monday through Thursday, weather and holidays per mitting. It is one of seven from the McEver Probation Yard of the Month —— •»*««- —— ■ — * # j | | UJm „, Jii ii -& V' mb ; v^ 5 ' ’ ' ■••WKnigBPSp V? >S and cour tesies; per formed drill and ceremo ny marches, and received physical training, rifle marks manship, field train ing exercis- Detention Center that works in the county. “We believe in making Houston County a priority,” said McEver Superintendent Belinda Davis. “It’s very important that the detainees establish a work ethic.” She said the work crews are made up of Level 1 detainees, those that require minimal supervision. The cost of the salary of the corrections officer assigned to detainee work is $31,250. es, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associ ate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Robby and Ladonna Kersey of Marshallville Road, Perry. Kersey is a 2005 graduate of Perry High School. #■ KERSEY LOCAL FUTURE From page tA the symposium. “It is the nature of supply and demand, but this sympo sium is the ultimate tool for developing the partnership necessary to support the focus of job efficiency and effective use of the taxpayer dollars. “This symposium allows the networking of contrac tors and Aerospace Industry to build trust and under standing of needs, as well as defining the research and development arenas. This positive environment is a means to dialogue across the boards and to better serve Warner Robins Air Logistics Center.” One of the guest speakers was Maj. Gen Loren Reno. Reno is the vice director, Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, Va. The gen eral’s agency is not only responsible for Air Force logistic matters but for the Army, Navy and Marines as well. This worldwide mis sion is performed by approx imately 21,000 civilians and military personnel. Reno covered information about BRAC 2007, reor ganization of the Defense Logisticss Agency and other EVENT From page iA the Houston County Board of Education building, will feature pancakes and pic tures with Santa. Downtown merchants will be open until 8 p.m. that day. A Jingle Bell Jog, a one mile 5K fun run, will be sponsored by the Houston Healthcare Complex and the Perry Exchange Club, and the annual Christmas parade, sponsored by Houston Springs, will begin at 2 p.m. There’ll be vis its from Santa, and cast members of “A Christmas Carol” after the parade. A music festival will be held from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This will feature five bands from the middle Georgia area. Also, there will be “din ing under the stars,” host ed by The Swanson. On Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m., the Carols and Candlelight Community Christmas Program, sponsored by the Perry Ministerial Association, will be held at the courthouse square, and will be followed by the lighting of the 900 block of Carroll Street, one shop —■—”—■ ———■ — jm — m Warner Robins CM/& 1 Grand Opening E -■ ——- Wc’rc Celebrating A 1 Both Locations with Store Wide savings Sofas, Chairs, Entertainment Centers, Accent Pieces, Dining, Bedroom, Art, Rugs, Accessories, Mattresses, Everything! OR Month Interest Free Financing R|| A ] Special Savings, Give-A-Ways. LtAtl And Prize Drawings At The New j Warner Robins Location ONLYI aunt zelda's furniture 150 s. houston lake rd» warner robins ♦pierce c riverside ♦macon WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2006 ♦ issues relating to the state of the mission in 2006. He also related the work burden of the Defense Logistics Services as second only to the UPS in top dis tribution centers. Strongly emphasizing the great job being done at Robins AFB. The symposium last ed two days and covered 39 sessions, focusing on things such as: The value of Timely Accurate Data Reporting, Public and Private Partnering Plan, Several Feasibility Studies, Expeditionary Air Field Resources abd Fuel Support Equipment to name just a few. Following is the reactions from some of those who participated: Charles Minter of Cimarron Inc., a soft ware engineering firm for Command and Control type programs, Houston, Texas. “This is my first time at this symposium, but I can already see the importance of this kind of environment. The ability to talk with industry leaders, exchange guidelines and develop environmental information, is a plus for all companies represented here.” Minter went on to say his company was particularly interested in the sustainment efforts at a time. A live nativ ity scene, children’s choir performance and refresh ments are planned at Perry United Methodist Church. On Dec. 8 at 8 p.m., the Perry Players will pres ent Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” On Dec. 9, historic trol ley rides will start at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., and there will be a matinee of “A Christmas Carol.” Downtown restau rants will have pre-theatre menus available for dining before the show. There will also be a breakfast with Santa at The Swanson Dec. 16. -f£® PROFESSIONAL (1® AUTO REPAIR, LLC Sffl) K BILL BREWER, JR. S' •Engine Diagnostic & Repair •Time Belts, Tune Ups & Heating Repair •Charging & Starting Diagnostic Repair ASE MASTER MECHANIC 300 Smith Drive (478) 988~8686 for C-133.” A 1 Jensen was impressed, “Great job,” he said. “A good opportunity for industry to get the facts and changes, to network and partner in a way that benefits taxpay ers. Working towards the main goal of supplying the demand.” Deborah Davis, DRS Tech Services - “Five years in the making, some 900 vendors and industry reps across the country are part of this event. Not everyone could be here, but it shows how teamwork, planning and hard work has made it happen for WRALC, the local economy and the state of Georgia. Support for the more efficient use of ser vices is a work we have all made progress on.” Nhat Nguyen, WRALC - “The symposium’s main idea was to represent the Air Logistics Center and to foster efforts of private sec tor and government depart ments to work together, solving current problems quickly, to lower prod uct prices, while increas ing efficiency of product. Organizational effective ness and better products are the goals of a success ful team. This symposium helps to build the team for that purpose.” Marti Tolleson says that more plans are under way and will be announced on www. peny do wnto wn. com. Great Deals Free AD for items under SSO Call 987-1823 for details &fuatmt JBaily TUmtrtml 5A