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HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL Police continue hunt for murder suspect From staff reports Timothy Jackson, 42, of 211 Utah Street, Warner Robins, was killed by an intruder who shot him in the chest when he went to inves tigate noises in the house. According to police, Jackson’s girlfriend, who also lives there, escaped unharmed. Police were Warner Robins PD warns drivers New effort targets speeders From staff reports Watch that speedometer. The Warner Robins Police Department is embarking on a new campaign in concen trated speed enforcement of high volume streets. “The summer speeds seemed to creep up with the rising temperatures and now with the temperature cooling it is time for the speeds to fall as in the season,” Maj. John Wagner said. He added that drivers should TAC Tankers meet pilr .<• h. i I -...18 I ■' Hj _ MSB '« fc ylH' I. *|lf mi -JfSm m 9BHb wK * Contributed The TAC Tankers Association, Southern Chapter, met Oct. 3 in Warner Robins. According to a release, the purpose of the meeting was to recognize the great service rendered to the Southern Chapter the first Wednesday of each month since Sept. 22, 2004. Those attending from out of town were TAC Tanker Association member Bob Horne from Atlanta and Nate Hill, vice president of the TAC Tanker Association from Lancaster, Ohio. Southern Chapter members attending were William “Rip” Collins, Don Bill, Bobby Oliver (Joann), Lewis “Curly” Wright, Gil Switzer (Margaret). The award was accepted by Associate Manager Bobby Vanzant for General Manager Tom Kelly. Pictured are, back row from left to right: Collins, Bill, Oliver, Home, Hill, Lewis and Wright. Front row, left to right: Gil Switzer and Margaret Switzer and Oliver. FESTIVAL From page iA baked goods. Picnic tables are set up under the shade of the pine grove. To get to the festival from Perry, take Houston Lake Rd. to Lake Joy Road and watch for the signs. To get there from Warner Robins and Centerville, take Houston Lake Road to Hwy. 96, turn right and watch for the signs at Lake Joy Rd. Parking is free. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for chil dren. For more information on Mossy Creek, visit www. mossycreekfestival.com. y^jfroirilthenSKji • HAYRIDE,' U' ms •; pumpkin patch' ri , f ■ m • PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST* (different age groups) * | b COSTUME CONTEST Jk (different age ; Pick up contest * f PRIZES Galore". Totaling over. / $5,000 * -■ L }■, mlt called to the residence at 11:58 p.m. Jackson, a con struction worker, was dead when they arrived. Lt. Chris Rooks said that police do not think this was a “random act of vio lence,” but that the person or persons who committed the crime had a specific rea son for targeting Jackson’s home. take notice of the speed trailer and speed cart placed in various locations on Watson Blvd., Russell Parkway and Houston Lake Road as they travel the roads as a reminder of the speed limit and their current speed. These reminders will be placed along the roadways for the remainder of the week. Beginning Monday, officers will begin a concentrated effort to stop speeding drivers in the previously listed areas. Those with questions about the cam paign are encouraged to contact Wagner at the Warner Robins Police Department 929-6920. FRESH AIR PURIFIERS There’s nothing quite like walking outside and taking a deep breath of fresh, clean air after a thunderstorm. Wouldn’t you like to be able to step back inside and enjoy that same fresh air all the time? 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Anyone with information concerning the incident can contact them at 478-929- 6911 or 929-1170. Live entertainment Keith Williams & Friends MOONWALK, SLIDES, GAMES , - %a «10Kv4pm , Saturday r October % 21 *I C - r*x. . X ’ ( 478 i 825-3362, www,lanepackiiipm| ROTARY From page lA were “risking their lives in a tough fight with a deter mined foe, and noted that the country’s fighting forces had repeatedly “given the gift of freedom to those they vanquished, and restored liberty to others, asking nothing in return, “Not oil, not dominion, nothing except enough ground to bury our fallen dead.” Campbell, who received a standing ovation at the end of his historically-grounded and often eloquent speech, cautioned his audience the war against Islamic Jihadists would not end soon. “There is local, regional, religious and ethnic strife,” he said of Iraq, but A 1 Qaeda is the larger glob al threat. They want to destroy western, liberalized democracy. They are count ing on Americans to lose their resolve. “They think we are mor ally weak.” After citing such examples as Valley Forge and Omaha Beach to prove that the ter rorists don’t know their history, Campbell said, “We have communicated mixed messages to our enemy.” He noted that debate was essential, but that we should be letting the enemy know our “clear and unmis takable intentions.” In regard the future of Iraq and Afghanistan, Campbell said “The American soldier can create opportunities, but the Iraqis and Afghans must seize the opportuni ty” During a question and answer session, Campbell expressed the view that the armed forces are “stressed, under funded and under capitalized” and that the government nee*ds to “grow the army” by at least 547,000 in the next five years. In regard to the draft, he said he thought the political will was not there, but also added that all those who enlisting now know that they will be going to war and will be in harm’s way. ‘TKewden /tfifeneciatiwi ‘Day .U ■ i : | S 154336“ We’d Like to Thank You For Your Business! Stop In Friday, October 19th, 2007 ¥ Enjoy Refreshments &c Giveaways* ¥ Enter Your Name in to Win a 32” Plasma Television ¥ Shred Personal Documents at the Watson Branch Location from 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.¥ Robins Federal EDIT UNION Quantities, While Supplies Last. m WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2007 ♦ He said that if a young person who has failed to finish high school or gotten into scrapes with the law is brave enough to join the fight in service of his or her country, he welcomes that soldier. Campbell’s visit to Perry was arranged by Rotarian Steve Feitsans, who met the general during a parade in Atlanta. Feitsans’ 1964 Cadillac was part of the parade, and Campbell rode in it. Feitsans asked the general then if he would speak to the Rotary Club, and the general accepted the invita tion. Creaf Deals Free AD for items under SSO Call 987-1823 1-866-873-2172 for details Come Meet June Jackson Author of i a \ V*- 4\\ ;: ■ IN PRAISE OF WC A NIC r ILAInj PC Wv v > -M iwi %i§ \\ \ \ * October 20™ II am - 1 pm Cook-book. will be for sale. Purchase the book and resister to win a gift basket valued at SSO 22 Part memoir, part health manual and part history lesson, this book contains.more than 100 sumptuous recipes, all usins PECANS. Preferably pronounced "pih-KAHN"! Lane 800.241.2405 or 478.923.3773 vv \v w. rob i nsf cu. org Hunters for the hungry From staff reports Hunters are being asked to donate deer to help feed the hungry. Jimmy Harrell of the Georgia Department of Corrections says that gutted deer should be brought to the Sports Center in Perry, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 27 and 28. The deer will be processed by inmates at the department’s meat plant and donated to Perry Volunteer Outreach for distribution to those in need. For more information, call Harrell at 987-4554. Jim Collins Attorney At Law Specializing In • Criminal Defense • Divorce 127 CARL VINSON PKWY. WARNER ROBINS. GA 31088 478*322*2542 ; | r*J El jjjjjj Hwy 96-3 miles East of Fort Valley 1-75 Exit 142 - S miles west (478) 82S-3362 • www.lanepacking.com 7A r ; 54636 VTOSv