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2A ♦ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2008 HC Development Authority celebrates Little League award By DON MONCRIEF Journal Managing Editor “(We’ve got a) lot of details on paper (that) we (now) need to get on dirt.” So said Jay Flesher at Wednesday’s Houston County Development Authority meeting and in regard to Tuesday’s announcement that Warner Robins has been selected by Little League International as the site of the new Southeast Region Headquarters. Flesher, along with Morgan Law were singled out by Neal Rearden, Chairman of the Development Authority, as the two most responsible for “pulling this off.” “They really pulled the community together,” he said. “Together they put HCFD to hold Boston Butt tundraiser Special to the Journal The Houston County Fire Department Honor Guard will hold its annual Boston Butt Fundraiser Dec. 20. Members will be pre-sell ing tickets throughout December. The tickets are S2O. The proceeds will go toward the honor guard for the use of purchasing uni forms for future new mem bers and other miscella neous items they purchase, such as flowers for funerals, cards and so forth. Any assistance they can receive will be greatly appreciated. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the Houston County Fire Department/ EMA Headquarters building at 200 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins or call 478- 542-2040 or Honor Guard member Michael Anderson at 478-338-1028 for more information. The Boston Butts will be ready for pickup at HCFD Headquarters at 200 Carl Vinson Parkway Dec. 20 GRAND OPENING! 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Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League International via a news release. “We trust our relationship will continue to grow,” he said, “And that the people of the Warner Robins area will enjoy having this important center of Little League activ ity in their community. And we know that our volunteers in the Southeast Region will find that the new site will be convenient because of its more central location, and IPBS % M ORE jSB& | Tabs • Tab Uoers • Tile • Countertops Licensed it Insured Don't Replace lt...Resurface 1t... call Us At: 478.124, TU8S I WFjnishes (8827) Warner Robins, GA Houston County Annual Rate Comparison Chart Driver * Auto Allstate G£ ICO Nationwide State farm MIXMXiAI. Profile • Wife. 35. Drives 2008 Honrta Accord EX Sedan j • Husband. 37 Olives 2006 : Chevy TnrtWarer IS • Wife, 47. Drives 2007 Dodge Caravan SE • Husband. 50. 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I / TICKETS: f i $20.00; can be purchased from HCFD members, or at the HCFD/ EMA Headquarters at 478'542'2040; or contact Honor Guard member Michael Anderson at 478G38'1028 for more info. \ \ The proceeds WBl go towards the Honor Guard for the use of purchasing uniforms for future new members, and other miscellaneous items such as flowers for funerals, cards and so forth. Any assistance from the public would be greatly appreciated. 4 J iPubl ic Infonmation Officej |1 M ly* f 200 Carl Vinson rarkway Warner Robins, GA «* 478-542-2040 | 72496 According to the release, the Southeast Region Headquarters serves as the administrative cen ter for Little League Baseball and Softball activi ties in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. 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