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Web ■ Comeback Kid takes the Held ■ (.hina wrestles with prosperity ■ Cancer failing sharply 5559 Volume 137, Number 185 Another record year 33 v \'’s u r l *tf |I WPP jf# ® Vt 1 - ■' £f& 'BS&§iHB&&v aHWKHH *ffie - A^BHnwnH . Hl W j^b f»- j» ,*-*•«* *> v y/* B ftrL_*lr 1 ' m fcswßßm WT gnHB-fSB ’Jr L £ Aftcsfr" 0 ' } - .*** 'xj^ * ' %*SL 'B* ’ > v Jmk S&Ki >' : >\^ j]«M—', HWtilfflWfr / 't#wWw l> vV^' !r jijjjv -tp*? ' VJ *' ■"■ r Av. l*i 't*u" " •* ViilP'"' F'#'^U» r l M mHBHHr T jnrmlUiHß ißp j£E^*mwi . , l -$? ** Sy yfipßßJv km ' " tBH' ; : f3fi9HBBHRPV V' ENI/Gary Harmon Fairgoers enjoy one of the rides this past weekend. As it turned out, they were part of a new record crowd of 443,351. For more fair pics, see 2A. Three sold-out concerts help fair ».MaMi&NMk m break attendance numbers, again From staff reports A record-breaking 443,351 fairgoers attended the 18th annual, state-sponsored Georgia National Fair in Perry, October 4-14. Three sold-out concerts and great fall weath er on the last weekend brought an additional 11,852 people to the Fair this year. The new attendance figure is 2.75 percent higher than last year’s record number of 431,499. Four single day attendance records were set: Monday, Oct. 8; Wednesday, Oct. 10; Saturday, Oct. 13; and Sunday, Oct. 14. The fair started off slightly wet and overcast, but ended with 56,702 people enjoying a beautiful last Sunday at the fairgrounds. Concerts for Dierks Bentley/Luke Bryan, Daughtry/Day of Fire and Jonas Brothers/Everlife were sellouts. “The Georgia National Fair provides families from throughout Georgia and the Southeast with one of the best and most affordable opportunities to have fun,” said Michael A. Froehlich, executive director. “For 18 fairs, we Perry Housing Authority gets $72,867 check, praise By CHARLOTTE PERKINS Journal Staff Writer Just off Perimeter Road in Perry, there’s a neighborhood that’s easy on the eye. Set along a winding road with carefully tended flowers and hedges, the homes are modest but attractive, and there’s a playground for kids with bright new equipment. PERIODICAL 500 8 ill i SlflfiE hfl P |f 11 m a* an ■ Oct. 17-19, 2007 7T" —-——m —. 07/10 7/1 Smw(;.HocsTQ\CM-NTr.!>MCEj*7fi. FOOD - IB Leta’s on the Square - Come on in. The food’s great and the mood’s friendly. Also, Jean Rea on cream pies, Yvonne Sutherlahd on eating for the season. LEGAL ORGAN FOR HOUSTON COUNTY, CITY OF PERRY, CITY OF WARNER ROBINS AND CITY OF CENTERVILLE "It looks a lot better than the private housing in New York. You feel at home. I'm a happy resident here ..." -James Romero To James Romero, who moved here from New York, the Perry Housing BIRTHDAYS Oct. 17 ■ Roy Gentry Oct. 18 ■ Ann Taylor ■ Randall W. Dodd ■ Billie Curry ■ Jack Peck ■ Buddy Lovell Oct. 19 ■ Quinn Hawk ■ Tim Sapp ■ Karen Glasscock ■ Joyce Koevotes ■ Hippie Bryarjt E-tnail birthdays to: hhj@evansnewspapers.com or donm@evansnewspapers. com. ANNIVERSARY Oct. 17 ■ Judy and Byron Etheridge Wednesday-Friday, October 17-19, 2007 have maintained a reputable, family-friendly environment through our agricultural, educational, competitive, and entertainment programs.” The 19th annual, state-sponsored Georgia National Fair is scheduled for Oct. 2-12, 2008. Since 1992, the Georgia National Fair has won a total of 69 IAFE awards for its agricultural, competitive exhibits, and communications programs. The Georgia National Fair has been designated a Southeast Tourism Society “Top 20 Event for October” 11 times (1991, 1996, 1997, 2000- 2007). The fair has received three “Top 50 Fair” designations; two from Amusement Business Magazine (2004 and 2005) and one from the Web site www.carnivalwarehouse.com (2006). The fair has also received one “Special Events Directory and Events Business News Top 200 Event” award. In 2002, the Fair was designated one of Southern Living magazine’s “Our Best 202 Things About the South First-Prize Fair.” This week in HHJ history: 30 years ago: The 19th Bomb Wing on Robins Air Force Base celebrates its 50th Anniversary. More than 200 tractors come to Perry as part of a rally - “nationwide”, as you might have read a couple of history editions ago - at Perry High School by farmers “demanding fair treatment from the government.” 20 years ago: Community leaders of Byron and Peach County gather to break ground where a 100-foot pool will be placed. Atop it is the now-familiar 25-foot peach. Also reported: The American Coon Hunters Assertion's World Coon Hunt will be held in Unadilla, and Perry High School - just as it is this week - begins preparing the face the hated Peach County Trojans. 10 years ago: Phyllis Bynum Flowers wins in a runoff over Willie J. King to take the District 1, Post 1 race. Also, J. Sherrill Stafford admits a “get-together" between himself and several other county commissioners violates Georgia’s Sunshine Laws but defends the action by saying it was not held with that intent. The private meeting came following a public one regard ing problems with e. coli bacteria found in drain pipes in the Staham’s Landing area. - Compiled by Don Moncriel jjywjH iMtt i Jlwi MrilfTT t &Wrj nr w ‘ yja mm ] jv jib ■B—l-JU—k» BftiM Authority’s low-income neighborhood See AUTHORITY, page 12A SPORTS - 3B FOOTBALL: Perry preps for Peach County; \ Westfield working to stop Knights’ running game. SOFTBALL: Houston County wins five straight -% beats Demonettes twice - and wins region. More^ Mossy Creek festival nears From staff reports The fall Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, with the gates opening Saturday morning, rain or shine. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days. The festi val includes more than 150 exhibitors from 26 states, with handcrafted one-of-a kind items for sale. Old-timers will give pio neer demonstrations of old time skills include spinning pewter, building mountain jaNjjp •*' /f , 1 ’3 4pS% v -*■ '■ - .- 1 ' w '" . .... - Journal/Charlotte Perkins Gen. Charles C. Campbell (LSU) and Judge Herb Wells (Kentucky) share a laugh over the weekend college football game. In the background, from left, are Steve Feitshans, George Potter and Elwood Waites. Army general speaks to Perry Rotary Club By CHARLOTTE PERKINS Journal Staff Writer The Commanding General of U.S. Army Forces Command quoted Thomas Paine on Monday, telling the Perry Rotary Club, “These are the times that try men’s souls.” “These are not times for summertime soldiers,” Gen. www.hhjnews.com "These are not times for summertime soldiers." - Gen. Charles C. Campbell UI v// . , / V* XX /ierc neigh/>Qr s meet Valdosta State University announced recently the fol lowing local students were summer 2007 graduates of the university: Coleman Louis Carter of Bonaire, Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing; Tammy Darlene Slappey of Centerville, Bachelor of Science in Education -Technical, Trade, & Industrial Education; Kalah Irene McCoy of Perry, Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing dulcimers, carving wood en fishing lures, making brooms, cracking bullwhips and hewing dough bowls. Entertainment, all live, includes bluegrass and folk music, along with ragtime piano music and ballad sing ing. Food at the festival is pre pared and sold by 14 dif ferent community groups and clubs, and includes hot com on the cob, hamburg ers, hot dogs, boiled peanuts, home-churned ice cream and an array of homemade See FESTIVAL, page 7 A Charles C. Campbell told the group, pointing out the bat tles in Iraq and Afghanistan are only part of a global war against extremism and ter rorism, and linking the role of soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines in this era to those in past wars. He called for an end to par tisanship, saying that troops See ROTARY, page 7A and LaShawnda Renee Lowe of Warner Robins, Bachelor of Science in Education - American Sign Language Interpreting. Know someone or some agency that could use a pat on the back? Send your “Kudos " to hhj@e vansnewspapers. com. INDEX OBITUARIES 3A OPINION 4A FOOD 1B SPORTS 3B Award-Winning Newspaper Better Newspaper Contest