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Web ® Dark energy traced hark lo cosmic infancy W Neanderthal genes decoded 9 America, water WBEm TjJi _ g wK HI Volume 137, Number 180 ' * ikiM^swfe»y''tHB .■ '-’iS ' '■* Sf jF y n H A JEv -L. • ENI/Gary Harmon A worker puts together a ride Tuesday in preparation for the Georgia National Fair, set to open Thursday for “Sneak-a-Peak” day. Georgia National Fair sot for opening From staff reports The gates of the Georgia National Fair will open at 3 p. m. Thursday for “Sneak-a-Peek” day, which is a bargain for all ages. There will be food and an outdoor concert starting at 7:30 p.m. with the Swingin’ Medallions. Adults and seniors will pay $4 for admission, and children Parade to feature world champ Little Leaguers By CHARLOTTE PERKINS Journal Staff Writer If you love a parade, mark your calendar for 10 a.m., Oct. 6. That’s when the bands will start playing, the clowns will start clown ing around, the horses will prance, the floats will start rolling, the trac tors will shift gears and the Warner Robins American Little League World Champions will be waving. The big Georgia National Fair - Farm City Days parade will begin on Washington Street in Perry. PERIODICAL 500 mini 8 "5510800001* 4 COOI * Georgia Newspaper Project Wain Liorary University of Georgia ATHENS GA 3Q6G2.-QQQ2 3-DIGIT 3Q6 Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2007 sn,j-l.s'a SCHOOL - °A Westfield celebrates A|umni Week with awards and barbecue, Matt Arthur recognizes its Mighty Knights. LEGAL ORGAN FOR HOUSTON COUNTY, CITY OF PERRY, CITY OF WARNER ROBINS AND CITY OF CENTERVILLE under 10 are admitted, as always, free if accompanied by an adult. Some activities such as the Agri-Lift , Boat rides, and livestock shows will not be in operation until the following day. The fair will continue through Oct. 14, at the fol lowing rates: Parking: Free The route will head from City Hall into Downtown Perry, where it will proceed down Carroll Street to Courtney Hodges Blvd., and fol low Courtney Hodges out to Larry Walker Parkway and on to the fair grounds. The parade has a long name simply because it’s part of a long tradition. The Perry Kiwanis Club was spon soring the Farm City Days parade for years before the Georgia National Fair was established, and the two organizations teamed up to create a fair that is both local in spirit and a BIRTHDAYS Sept. 29 ■ Ben Chaloult ■ Doretha Lester Sept. 30 ■ Cindy Lewis Oct. 1 ■ Camille Whitson (and welcome to Houston County!) E-mail birthdays to: hhj@evansnewspapers.com or donm@evansnewspapers.com, or send them to: 1210 Washington St., Perry 31069 attn: Don Moncrief. You can also call him at 987-1823, Ext. 231. ANNIVERSARIES Sept. 29 ■ Dori and Carlos Melendez Jw Jx BvkmMh E* ' s AjJ aHi *«.. i 'VS wK Saturday-Tuesday, September 29-October 2, 2007 Daily adult: $8; free same day reentry with hand stamp Children: 10 and under free with paying adult Adult group: $7 each; group leader and bus driver, free; minimum 20 people Senior citizen: $7 (60 years and older) Senior citizen’s group: $6 each, group leader and This week in HHJ history: 30 years ago: The county’s extension agent warns residents of a sharp rise in pine beetle attacks - a concern that obviously still exists today - resulting from a long summer drought. Also, billed as “one of the most unique of all shopping centers, The Village shopping center publicizes an opening date of Nov. 1. In politi cal news, Incumbent Perry City Councilman Dr. Jerome Bloodworth announces he will seek re-election for Post Three, as does H.E. “Gene” Smith for Perry City Council Post One. 20 years ago: The Georgia Agriculture Authority met in Atlanta to open new bids on construction of the agricenter in Perry. The reported low bid: $14,045,000. It wasn't a scrimmage (like today’s format), instead Northside’s football team rolls past Perry 31-6. 10 years ago: Things turn out to be very fishy at Perry Seafood. One day a person reportedly enters the establishment, orders five pounds of mullet, then leaves without paying for it. The next: police raid the market, net an undisclosed amount of cash, marijuana, a Lincoln and arrest three people suspected of running a drug operation from the store. bus driver, free; minimum 10 seniors (60 years and older) Season pass: SSO; advance purchases only School educational tours: Free for students; some adults may be subject to $7 admission; advance scheduling required; con tact thawk@gnfa.com or 478-988-6483. celebration of the fair’s offerings. John Gray Walker, who has just been installed as president of the Kiwanis Club, and John Hulbert, are cousins who have worked as the Kiwanis chairmen of the parade for four years now. Walker is espe cially proud that the WRALL world champions will be part of this year’s parade, and says that parade-watch ers will also get to enjoy the Perry High School marching band in action, that there will be lots of floats, and plenty of reminders of the agricul tural heritage of the parade. SPORTS - IB FOOTBALL: Northside rolls past Dutchtown. SOFTBALL: Westfield finishes the week * 4-for-4; Perry 3-for-3; Northside and J Warner Robins 2-for-2. More. A School Nutrition earns award for Best Practices Inside: Houston County BOE wins NATIONAL AWARD FOR BEING TECH-SAVVY Special to the Journal The Houston County School Nutrition Program, according to a release, has been awarded a national Best Practices Award for 2007 from both the United States Department of Agriculture for the Southeast Region and the Georgia State Board of Education. The award, according to the release, was presented Thursday at the Macon Centreplex by the Southeast Regional Director of USDA. It was made during the annual School Nutrition Kickoff Luncheon. Houston County compet ed against 81 other region FYI: To KEEP YOU INFORMED Hospital CEO discusses healthcare By CHARLOTTE PERKINS Journal Staff Writer When it comes to trauma care in Georgia, Gov. Sonny Perdue is concerned, Dr. Tony Alford is concerned, and you’d better be concerned, too. Alford, who is CEO of the Houston Healthcare Complex, See HEALTHCARE, page 11A jk '> ,f f ' fsjsS . 1 • wv 1 ,■ flat •Journal Charlotte Perkins Dr. Tony Alford, CEO of the Houston Healthcare Complex, left, talks with Sarah Duckworth of the staff. SSP Sigma Alpha Lambda announced this week that Marylynn Brittany Cassell of Perry has recently become recognized as a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at the University of Georgia. Cassell’s other accom plishments include Georgia Recruitment Team member, Georgia Hoop Girls member and vice president of Public Relations for the UGA Kappa Delta Sorority and 2006-07 Most Outstanding Kappa Delta of the freshman class. www.hhjnews.com H Ziere s mer/ •. y ftx* 1 ‘V'y* ■ al entries in the category “Promoting a Healthy School Environment,” winning the award for its comprehensive nutrition education program in the schools. Only eight awards were given nationwide, one for each region. “I am so proud of Shana Wood, Kimberly Hathcock and Sarah Brown, Houston County’s Nutrition Education department, for winning this award,” said Director of School Nutrition Jeannine Hill. “The most important way to fight child obesity is through educa tion. Houston County has been very fortunate to win See NUTRITION, page 10A CASSELL She is currently in the Honors Program at UGA pursu ing a double major in Political Science and International Affairs. She is the daughter of Kim and Jeanie Cassell of Perry. Know someone or some agency that could use a pat on the back? Send your "Kudos" to hhj@evansnewspapers. com. Award-Winning Newspaper Better Newspaper Contest