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Newspaper Page TextNorwood nominates four Richmond County students to the nation’s military academies ~ WASHINGTON, b.C. CongressinanCharlieNorwood has nominated four students from Rich mond County to be considered for entrance into the nation’s military academies. Troy A. McCurry, son of Debbie McCurry of Augusta, and John J. McDow, son of Gloria Ann Turner of Blythe have been nominated to West Point Academy in New York. McCurry attends Westside High School and is a member of the Drama Club, the National Honor Society, Navy JROTC, the Rowing Team and the Soccer Team, and is listed in Who’s Who of American High-School Students. McCurry is also an Eagle Book review and signing scheduled for Paine graduate Paine College has scheduled a book review and signing for Ruth B. Crawford, a 1939 graduate. The title of her recently published book is The Woods Afire: The Memoir of a Georgia Teacher Before and Af ter Desegregation. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 4, e o YOUR YEAR ROUND TAX SERVICE! ot WYL MARTINEZ 3938 Washington Rd. Martinez, 6A (706) 868-1298 Don’t touch button! iéhecea A 0 QOB £ in the 1 ~ morning. w B 80104.3 Augusta's best mix of music Scout, and a member of the Gover nor’s Honor Program and the Gifted Student Program. He was an intern for Congressman Norwood in D.C,, and worked part-time at the Ameri can Red Cross. In addition, McCurry was also nominated to West Point by Senator Paul Coverdell. John J. McDow is a graduate of Burke County High School. He is a member of Navy JROTC and AFJROTC. McDow is a Life Scout and an active member of USAR-81st ARCOM. David A. Hancock, son of Winston and Betsey Hancock of Augusta, has been nominated to the Naval Acade myatAnnapolis, Maryland. Hancock 1997 at 3 p.m. in the Odeum of the Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chap el. Mrs. Crawford has been a teach er, mentor, and leader in the Au gusta community for over 50 years. The book was written to show that being born in poverty and FIFTEENTH STREET 15th St. Kroger Shopping Center Augusta, GA (706) 724-5802 308 W. Robinson Ave. Grovetown, GA (706) 863-2115 TOBACCO ROAD 2605 Tobacco Rd. Hepzibah, 6A (706) 798-7048 GORDON HiIGHWAY 1557 Gordon Hwy. Augusta, GA (706) 736-9090 (706) 738-9010 WRIGHTSBORO ROAD Nerth Leg Plaza Augusta, 6A (708) 733-8627 PEACH ORCHARD 117 Windsor Spring Rd. Augusta, GA (706) 793-6252 Rhodes-Murphy ' WAYNESBORO 205 Council St. Waynesboro, GA (706) 554-9010 WADLEY 103 N. Main St Wadley, GA (912) 252-5243 LOUISVILLE 136 W. Broad St. Louisville, GA (912) 625-9800 BELVEDERE 327 Edgefield Rd. Belvedere, SC (803) 279-3873 KALMIA PLAZA 1536 Richiand Ave. W Aiken, SC (803) 648-0311 PINE LOG 1019 Pine Log Rd. Aiken, SC (803) 649-2397 is a student at Westminster Prepara tory High School, where heis lettered inbasketball, baseball and cross-coun try running. He is also a member of youth and church groups. Charles M. Truett, son of James and Patsey Truett of Hephzibah, has been nominated tothe Air Force Acad emy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY; and West Point Academy at West Point, NY. Truettis astudent at Hephzibah High School, where he is a member of the footbali team and is the JROTC commander and drill team member. Truett is also listed in Who'’s Who of American High-School Students. living with racial discrimination does not determine the destiny of an individual. Mrs. Crawford is a very instrumental member of the Paine College family. She origi nated the concept of a college flag. Currently, she is founder and ex ecutive director of the Shiloh Carriage Lane Shopping Center Thomson, GA (706) 595-6053 HARLEM 175 N. Louisville St. Suite B Harlem, GA (706) 556-3101 LINCOLNTON State Farm Bldg. Lincolnton, GA (706) 359-7661 The students were selected by Norwood through the competitive nominations method. Under the pro cess, a 10th Congressional District Nominations Board reviews all appli cants based on qualifications that in clude academic performance, scores on college entrance exams, extracur ricular achievements and a number of other factors. The Competitive Method is used by more than 70 percent of House and Senate mem bersin order toselect nomineesonan equitable and nonpolitical basis. The nominees will now be exam ined by the respective Academy’s ap pointment board on a competitive basis. Community Center. This is the second time that a Paineite has authored a book dur ing this academic year. Dr. Leslie Pollard, Paine College Class of 1965 and Callaway Professor, authored Complaint to the Lord carlier during the academic year. BEECH ISLAND 3938 Atomic Rd. Beech island, SC (803) 827-0801 NEW ELLENTON 237 Main St. New Elienton, SC (803) 652-3342 BARNWELL Main St Barnwell, SC (803) 259-5546 PRy e ~ '\ e E y \\ ( % L Ai\ ? i : ; i § i 3 : » ' < § \ ilooonh sSR it : 3 ; 2 3 : : )] B B 8 G 5 Pot .':-,"w;m:::." i G SRR e e i _:;:::::;:e:5:3:5;:&:;:5:;3:§:£§&§;§'-%?ﬁ-. R 320 X e ee, % B SR T R ¥ - %*‘i\f R R R A : oo ee S e AR S %Q R e BN L Sot e oo ota ot oke ot rere s e oot et Do something $ ; nice for others... ==\ receive something 0 for yourself 0 in exchange. - opr REGULAR PRICES This Saturday, February 8 when you support the local charity of your choice with a $5 donation, you'll receive a ticket good towards 25% off regular priced merchandise. ' And take an extra % ‘ 5% o sale—priced merchandise. Participating cha:'gtiteos }2’% eh:nv:y szgfm locﬁzlcli inside all == JCPenney 706-736-1201 AUGUSTA MALL AUGUSTA FOCUS February 6, 1997 Black History Month celebrations at the Morris Museum of Art - The Morris Museum of Art is pleased to honor the contributions that African-American artists have made to the history and culture of the South by recognizing some of these accomplishments during the month of February. A Contemporary African-Ameri can Artists from Georgia exhibition will beon display at the Morris Muse um of Art from February Ist through February 28th, 1997. This exhibit, selected from the Museum’s collec tion of original prints by contempo including Benny Andrews, Beverly Buchanan, Mildred Thompson, Michael Ellison, Trena Banks and Stephanie Jackson. In addition to this special exhibi tion, artworks by artists of African descent throughout the Museum will be highlighted in numerous ways. Visitors can pick up an infor mative handsheet which highlights African-American artists and sub- Jects on display in the galleries. Or visitthe Museum’s new video view ing room to screen one of many videos of artists of African descent. Several special programs are planned to highlight and celebrate- African-American artists. On Sun~ day, Feb. 9, 2- 4 p.m., a slide lecturét and tour highlighting African¥ American art in the Museum’s col lection will be presented. On Sun-» day, Feb. 23, from 2 - 4 p.m., enjoy: a jazz concert by the Davidson Fine: Arts School Jazz Band, and a touri highlighting African-Americanart: in the Museum’s collection. } African-American theme tours are ) available by request for school and! adultgroups, and last approximately 50 minutes. The Museum’s Educa tion Department will also present; slide-illustrated talks on African-; American art to organizations, clubs or businesses on request. " The Morris Museum of Art, lo cated at One 10th Street on the. Riverwalk in Augusta, Georgia, is * the only museum in the county dedicated to the art of the Ameri- s can South. The Museum is open . from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Tues- ; day through Saturday and on Sun-} day from 12:30t0 5:30 p.m. Admis-; sionis free on all Sundays. Contact Patricia Moore, Morris Museum of:; Art, (706) 724-7501. . 5A