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HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL Emergency Medical Services association awards O'Neal Star of Life From staff reports Rep. Larry O’Neal recent I \||| C!«| V^lf^ jJiiy | EHm| .m * * ' i aSKfe;. ■ ‘ ? ; # Journal/Charlotte Perkins Rep. Larry O’Neal, center with plaque, was honored earlier this week by the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services. Several family members joined him for the honor. From left are Ken Jones, Megan Jones, Lawrence O’Neal 111, Rep. O’Neal’s mother, Willie O’Neal; his brother, Patrick O’Neal and EMS professionals Kelly Joiner, David Borghelli, Lee Oliver, Lee Dixon and Sean Halpin. WR wad enters AF Academy training Special to the Journal Jeffrey M. Nakayama has entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in prepara tion to enter the first aca demic year at the academy. The six-week, two-phased orientation program must be successfully completed by the cadets prior to enter ing their freshman year. The training prepares men and women to meet the rig orous mental and physical challenges experienced by new cadets. Phase one involves per sonal in-processing, orien tation, and training in the fundamentals of being a cadet. Cadet trainees are pre pared to adjust from civil ian to military life and dis ciplines, and learn proper wear of the uniform, salut ing policies and procedures, drill and ceremony, march ing, and living quarters standards. During phase two, cadets train outdoors living in tents while learning to function in field conditions. Cadets apply and practice team work, cohesion and learn to deal with physical ly and mentally demanding situations. They complete the obsta cle, confidence, assault, and leadership reaction courses, and participate in a rescue mission termed Operation Warrior. He is the son of Joanna Nakayama of Glenda Drive, Bonaire and is a 2007 grad uate of Warner Robins High School. FREE Car Seat Check Saturday, November 3 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WalMart Parking Lot 1009 St. Patricks Drive, Perry For more information, call (478) 988-1827. Sponsored by The Exchange Club of Perry - SAFE KIDS of Houston County, Pilot Club of Perry ~ WalMart of Perry ®JOjL WAL-MART _ . ® \SJt SaffKids Houston County ly received the Star of Life legislative award from the m \ - ;! . i omu on sawh o* This old post card is from the collec tion of Charles Irby Shelton. Contributed TREE From page iA the organization, past members of the Perry Area Historical Society are encouraged to attend as well as any other inter ested members of the com- Michael Proscia Organbuilder 168 Barr Ave. * Bowdon, GA 30108 770-258-3388 I Prosciaorgans. com A Repairs & Fj Rebuilding y[ Reasonable I Rates | All Repairs Warranted Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services. munity. A brief program on the history of some of Perry’s landmarks will be given by Ellie Loudermilk, the author of A Ramble Through Old Perry. Proposed projects for the organization, including finding a way to preserve the old cypress tree. iPllt z x if David Borghelli, Houston County EMS Director, said, I u Roxanne Hinson Injured or Disabled? If you have been seriously injured in an automobile or truck accident, you need professional representation. CALL Roxanne Hinson for a free consultation on the phone or in our office located in the Wachovia Building on Watson Blvd. Her years of experience will help you obtain a prompt and fair resolution of your claim. Appointments are also available for Social Security claims as well as Wrongful Death claims. Telephone 478-328-8300 Westmoreland Patterson Moseley & Hinson LLP 1211 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins GA 31093 mm jfM §§ii |jUs Iff ■Ft v The average consumer household of four saves more than S3OO a year by using a credit union. 15547™ w JL\ i&m ’mb Ms* Make the switch and find out why The Credit Union for Everyone! jR, TV? ,/Mmk TsjL mm 55226 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2007 ♦ “Representative O’Neal was and continues to be a tre mendous advocate for EMS professionals. His dedication to issues that are so vital to EMS professionals is why our group chose to honor him in the best way we knew.” The GAEMS includes Emergency Medical Technicians, paramedics, EMS administrators, EMS educators, EMS medical directors and other associ ates statewide. - “GAEMS President Courtney Terwilliger said, Corner ' Jraminq • CMonoflrammirifl • Oil UhinUngs • fiifts Where Framing Is An Art 918 Carroll Street • Perry, GA 478-987-4079 Westmoreland Patterson Moseley & Hinson llp . ~ : ... &■: '[■ -m- a F -W "|Myrrri~M >.v ‘ j FREE Checking Low interest Auto Loons ■ ysj* Variety Of Mortgage Options Competitive Basinets Services Anyone Can Apply For A Loan 1 Or Open ii| Biiy An Account Call, Click or Come In Today! Itobins Federal X. C„R ■ O » T UNION - 478.9233773 or 800.241 >405 ASI aoasumi »(*} \mm subject to apptowsS. “Rep. O’Neal put in the effort to learn about the EMS com munity and industry and is quite familiar with the chal lenges that our profession faces in Georgia. The award is named for the EMS symbol, which is a blue, six-pointed star with the Rod of Asclepius in the center. Each of the bars rep resents one of the six func tions of emergency medical serves: detection, reporting, response, on the scene care, care in transit and transfer to definitive care. www.robinsfcu.org 9A 154072 54920 a yOOWWWWMAKWfOIWJWw NCUA