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MARCH 28, 2002
Nation/World
Tri-State Crematory
search winds down
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owners.”
This will be the final week
the Family Assistance Center
will be open. The Center will
be in operation this Thursday
and Friday from 11 a.m. until
6 p.m. After this time, family
members whoneed updateson
the Walker County recovery
operations or who can provide
updated/additional family in
formation, can call the Family
Information Lineat 1-888-887-
1845 toll free. Theinformation
line will operate from 9a.m. to
6 p.m., Monday through Fri
day, accordingto GEMA. There
will also be a Family Informa
tion Office at the Joint Opera
tions Center, locatedin the Ag
Center on the Civic Center
complex, which will be open 9
a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
“lam pleased that therecov
eryoperationson the Tri-State
Georgia
PERSONNEL
(706)724-7855 or 1-800-531-0542
MORE GROWTH / MORE BUSINESS / MORE JOBS / MORE OPPORTUNITIES / MORE PRIDE / RUGUSTA 2002
Augusta’s Taking Off
> Since Jahuary, we have seen an
addition ot over 1,200 seats a month
~as, current carriers responded to
Aocal demands. T~ T
> Airlines are pursuing point-to-point -
service since September 11. Direct
routes are preferred to the old hub
and spoke method in many cases.
> Giventhe additional time /
required to be in Atianta due to béff
security and the uncertainty %*ss'
of time necessary on any ’é?/
given day, business travelers are
considering the Augusta Regional
Airport because of the hassle factor.
> The inconvenience and cost of driv
ing and parking at Hartsfield is a factor.
"> Airlines tell us they are looking at the
Augusta Regional Airport because it is
easier for air traffic to get in and out of
than Atlanta. In fact, Hartsfield's size is
beginning to work against it and the
Augusta Regional Airport is the logical
beneficiary.
AUGUSTA FOCUS
Crematory property are being
completed in such a timely
manner,” said McConnell.
“GEMA’s Joint Operations
Center will remain open while
the Georgia Bureau of Investi
gation continues the intense
task of identifying over 200
sets of remains.”
According to the GBI, the
process of merging family in
formation forms with other
records the agency has col
lected should be compléte
within 90 days. Conclusive
identification of many of the
remains could take up to six
months and despite the most
diligent efforts, there will be
remainsthat cannot beidenti
fied.
DNA testing of family mem
bers at the Walker County
Civic Center Complexisinthe
final stages. Staffrepresenta
tivesarein the process of noti
fying out of area family mem
bersthat DNA sample kits are
being shipped to them.
New Airlines Are Coming to Augusta
_Over the next couple of weeks, various airline executives are going to be in town,
taking,a good look at Augusta. This time, to see if there is a groundswell of local
interest and support for added air service.
~ _m, 4> The idea that the Augusta Regional Airport can again be a mini-hub for airline traffic and the realization that
~w our airport has massive economic potential is finally taking hold.
i;"@w )./ The Augusta community is beginning to see the airport as more than just a place of departure and arrival.
%‘V’?a‘;ususm Augusta’s leadership is more aware of the immense economic impact that a vibrant airport has on the area.
%y%’»‘ Yool In addition to adding local jobs, the ease of travel to and from the Augusta Regional Airport will allow more
s businesses to locate here instead of opting for other cities. When you consider the benefits of having new air
carriers at the Augusta Regional Airport, it is powerfully important that Augustans adopt a positive attitude about
our future. The addition of one or. more airlines will give us the potential for:
> Lower fares > Point-to-point travel > Jobs and economic impact
We are soliciting your help in spreading the word about the positive aspects n
of the CSRA. With your help we will get more complete air service. We hope :
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Point Counter Point
William McAlhany of Harlem, Ga., stands with a Confed
erate flag during a “border patrol” protest by the
National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People, Saturday, March 23, 2002, atthe Welcome Center
in North Augusta, S.C. Since the first weekend this month,
the NAACP has staged the protests atwelcome centerson
South Carolina’s borders to discourage motorists from
spending money while traveling through the state to
pressure the state to remove the Confederate flag from
the Statehouse domeandthe Legislature’s chambers. AP
Photo/Mary Ann Chastain
Berry, Washington prevail
as Academy’s top actors -
From page one
inspiration to other actors and
actresses of color,” he said
Butler added that the local
community plays a part in the
success of African Americansin
film.
“The local community is
where there are opportunities
for African Americans to get
involved in theater. The com
munity is where is all starts.”
Augustan Ronnelle Hobson
feels as though the spectacle
was a ‘gimme.’
“They may have just gave it
to them to shut the public up
but I think it was long over
due,” hereplied.
Hobson "hasn’t seen the
Monster’s Ball or Training Day
butisplanningon watchingthe
movies to create his own opin
ion.
Evelyn Etheridge, creator of
The Etheridge Arts Ensemble
was overwhelmed considering
she remembers when Sidney
Poitier won an Oscar for alead
ing role.
“I was hoping that Denzel
and Halle would win. I was a
little skeptical about both of
them receiving it (the award).
It was just like shock and I
really couldn’t believe it,” she
said. “It’s like history in the
making. I think Halle Berry
couldn’thavesaiditbetter when
shesaid themoment wasbigger
than she was. It was a huge
moment for our raceregardless
of what people say we have
overcome. It was a giant step.”
After this big win, will the
more African Americans be ac
cepted gracefully into the film
industry? Etheridge seems to
think so.
“Itsendsaclear messagethat
African Americans are not just
exploitation. We are truly tal
ented and we have truly tal
ented actors and actresses out
there. I think it’s goingto open
up a lot of opportunities be
cause other production compa
nies will now be trying to cast
more African Americans,” she
replied. “It’s all about money.
So, if right now African Ameri
canisthewaytogo, thenevery
body is going to try to open up
thedoor. It’s about green more
than black,” she said with a
small chuckle.
Etheridge main hope is that
African Americans won’t be
afraid tostepoutandaddtothe
list of great actorsandactresses.
Many who are interested in
the industry won’t take the
chance because they feel that
they don’t have one, Ms.
Etheridge said. She hopes that
these wins will stretch out to
many.
“I think a lot of us will not be
as reluctant (to get into busi
ness). Not tobe overly optimis
tic and think that this is going
to be a cure-all, but I really do
think it’s the beginning of a lot
of opportunities for us.”
Beforetheawardsshow, only
six Africar. Americans were
awarded Oscars, all but one of
those for supporting roles.
Berry and Washington are the
first African Americans to cap
ture leading role awards in the
same year.
To check out full speeches
and a complete list of winners,
log on to www.oscar.com.