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FOOD HOME They’re back! Girl Scout cookies. Also, the ‘extraor dinary onion’ and much more. JSflttlt .1 slt tf'tit’ll Volume 138, Number 15 FRONT PORCH "Where neighbors meet " HHJ history 50 years ago: A 15-year-old Houston County boy is arrested for killing a 16- year-old Montezuma boy with a shotgun. The boy charged with the murder is a Perry High School student, described by classmates in the newspaper article as “quiet and well-behaved." The inci dent, according to the newspa per report, occurred when three Houston County teens, including the one charged, were walking along a road near Lake Joy when a car bearing six Montezuma boys, including the victim, drove up and a “discussion of some guns in pos session of both groups ensued." The accused boys reportedly admitted to the shooting saying he was afraid of what the victim might do to him. The teen was to be tried as an adult. 30 years ago: The Perry City Council votes to “leave it like it is,” in regard to a push to repaint the lines on Carroll Street in a way that would expand parking accomodations. Also, the Community Relations Service Division, U.S. Department of Justice rules that Houston County high school bands can continue to play “Dixie” at football games and elsewhere. The decision stems from a letter to the board of education from the Community Action Group alleging civil rights violations. To that end, School Superintendent David Perdue was directed to file a response to the complaint. He did, reportedly more than 50 pages worth, and resulting in the ruling. 10 years ago: And now for a little deja vu ... County officials cruise city streets for damage after a strong storm system moves through the area over the weekend. Reports handled by emergency person nel include some flooding and a funnel cloud is reportedly spotted in a field just south of Perry. In other news, Perry High School’s Panthers beat South Forsyth to secure a berth in the GHSA AAA basketball finals. - Compiled by Don Moncrief Birthdays Feb. 20 Harry Hawkins Feb. 21 Michael Bauer Mickey Blankenship Feb. 22 Chad Minter Sean Berry Mattie Lou Bynum E-mail birthdays to: hhj@evansnewspapers.com or donm@evansnewspapers.com. Mail to: 1210 Washington St., Perry 31069 attn: Don Moncrief. Or, call 987-1823, Ext. 231. Award-Winning Newspaper Better Newspaper Contest PERIODICAL 500 llllllHlli 8 '■55108 00001“ 4 COOI Georgia Newspaper Project Main Library University of Georgia ATHENS GA 30602-0002 ALL FOR ADC 301 February 20,2008 7TZ = • ~. , " Si in i\(, 1.1.. H Muxd.i M' Sim i IS/O ThHHMMSI \ 5 f BELOW THE FOLD: Perry Ministerial Association looking for ways to 'spread God's love' LEGAL ORGAN FOR HOUSTON COUNTY, CITY OF PERRY, CITY OF WARNER ROBINS AND CITY OF CENTERVILLE OoMDoy "''l77 '' —' ■. r^' ~'T9Bl s| iSt _ X j| s j Ife & 4 # /,vi s!| i f m B M J 25 \ L ' |Q fl.jjA, .JftsL • JBft .t s *'a**£gJ ** A mST Jr t I T L WmK jftif 'AH fcife-.. i /7" ftp* bHhHHI J M r r M i i|| f'v '■ *'V % ft • i lHI». i ■I) L,.*> ’’-.A jL m i .»■ ■ ,A- *• iy ’! v L vft r i V \ ; iBB fe nTii ll iiiiii'iiii 1 i"nn ||i n iiiiiiiiiiiff^rl TOP and ABOVE: Perry Hospital and Houston Health Pavilion staff members show off their colors during Houston County Go Red Day Feb. 1 as part of the American Heart Association’s National Go Red for Women campaign. For more, see page 7A. Teaming up, reaching out Perry Ministerial Association looking for ways to'spread God's love' By CHARLOTTE PERKINS Journal Staff Writer What happens when a group of ministers gets together? In the case of the Perry Ministerial Association, friendship . and laughter, kidding around about who will be late, and finally some very serious talk about reach ing out to the community. Steve Schave, pastor of the fledgling Christ Lutheran Church, is this year’s president, and he’s hoping to build the organization and extend its outreach as the Perry area grows, and is looking for input from the com . munity. Jeremy Morton, who heads the rapidly grow ing Cross Pointe Baptist, is, vice president, and See WAYS,page SA SCHOOL Parkwood cel ebrates liter ary evening. Westfield Honor Roll. More. Wc? c§ i sci P* c* 2!oy * „ r ** f - Kii % .•% .A* -j. f SPORTS Westfield girls fall in region title game; ditto for Perry. More wraps, rec basketball. \N fcVAXS l-AMII.V NIiWSPAPI.R k t, www.hhjnews.com At last week’s meeting of the Perry Ministerial Association were, seated, Fr. Bill Anderson, St Christopher’s Episcopal Church and the Rev. Roland Everett Fall, Perry United Methodist Church; standing, from left, the Revs. Ryan Herrington, New Covenant Church of God; Jeremy Morton, Cross Pointe Baptist Church; Steve Schave, Christ Lutheran Church, Thad Haygood, Crossroads United Methodist Church and Fr. Kirk Mansell, St. Patrick Catholic Church. Journal/Charlotte Perkins