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Griffin Daily News Friday, February 4,1977 Page 6 Tax structure Sen. Shapard co-sponsors resolution for study A resolution calling for a complete study of the tax structure of Georgia was co sponsored in the Georgia Senate Tuesday by Senator Virginia Shapard of Griffin. “The tax study is long overdue with ad valorem taxation a serious problem for the elderly, who are trying to live on fixed incomes and keep their homes,” commented Shapard. “It’s unfair and un-American to ask people to sell off their property in order to cdeat Zenith 00% SOLID STATE UnEMI * ~~BLACK and white VALUES PORTABLE TV iSr rvTw 4y\ Mj ng -I 7 \$ M JML| MB IA V ■I .> — >-» / ITT" w MH Hmm i\ B ' yLI»| only F Mil VTw l|S£ now \ ■ -i-i J j *sggoo J 1 M( VJB*^ 00 /r m scout Sleek, stylish compact portable The cimarron Lightweight Personal-size • HO9IJ —our lowest priced! «Hl2l- Portable —Feature Packed! h W <( 40' HP 6 ■ 'Jrft •’ Ite ( nuTv H |:S:1 ■I " E3a S ONLY Ml \mKt . C : :. : :-| I Iwhe. 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The Commission would be charged with “conducting a comprehensive and exhaustive study of the tax structure and tax laws of Georgia for the purpose of proposing a complete revision of the tax structure and tax laws which will provide for the present and future revenue needs of government at all levels in this state.” The resolution was signed by all 56 members of the Senate prior to its introduction. Shapard was the second Senator to sign the proposal, which has the full support of Lt. Governor Zell Miller. During the 1975 session, the Senate adopted the resolution by a unanimous vote; but the resolution was assigned to the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives and -Nyi I -;igaaA-j X;” 3TOc«a. -Abbfr- How to get kids to visit grandma By Abigail Van Buren 1977 by Chicago Tribune N Y NewsSynd Inc DEAR ABBY: I have a dear mother who lives about an hour’s drive away. She's blind, but very cheerful and mentally alert. I phone her every day. She lives with a housekeeper and loves to have company. When she had her sight, she couldn’t do enough for my children. She sewed for them, bought them gifts and always made sure there were goodies in her house. Now the children are teenagers, and I have to beg them to visit their grandmother because it is so "boring” there, there’s nothing to do there, etc. My husband and I visit her as often as possible. We realize that our kids are involved with friends and activities, so we don’t expect them to accompany us on every visit, but is it too much to expect them to visit her once a month? They read your column daily, Abby. I can bet my bottom dollar that you'll agree with me, but if the kids hear it from Dear Abby, maybe they'll realize that Mom and Dad are right. ASKING DEAR ASKING: Your children are old enough to realize that it’s a mark of maturity to do things (without whining) that aren't particularly fascinating but are well worth the effort because of the pleasure it gives others. Visiting grandparents falls into that category. A suggestion for youngsters who resist visiting elderly relatives because it’s “boring": Interview the old folks. Ask questions about relatives who preceded you, how things were back in the “olden days." You'll learn some interesting facts, and you'll find that those visits will be rewarding to you and the old folks. DEAR ABBY: I'm a 17-year-old girl and my problem is I'm flat. My mother thinks that if a girl is flat, she shouldn't wear a padded bra because it’s like false advertising. I have a part-time job, so I bought myself a few padded bras, and when my mother saw them, she went berserk! She took the bras back to the store, said they were the "wrong kind" and got my money back. Abby, being flat-chested really bothers me. When I can afford it and I'm on my own, the first thing I'm going to do is get silicone implants. In the meantime, I'd sure appreciate if you would back me up and say that some girls wear padded bras so they'll look better in clothes and not as "false advertising.” Thanks. PLENTY OF NOTHING DEAR PLENTY. I’m on your side. I’m also behind you concerning what you don’t have in front of you. Lotsa luck. DEAR ABBY: I am a directory assistance operator in Pittsburgh, and until I started working for Bell Telephone I didn’t know there were so many rude, inconsiderate and thoughtless people in the world. In the first place, wouldn’t you think a person who wants to have a telephone number would have sense enough to have a pencil in his hand when he calls? No way. They call us FIRST, and then ask us to wait until they find a pencil. Also when we ask them how to spell a name, they will say, "If I knew how to spell it. I'd find it myself!" When we do find a number, do they say. “Thank you”? No. they just slam down the receiver! One more thing, Abby. Will you please ask adults NOT to ask their very young children to call for them? One thing that drives a telephone operator up a wall is a kid who cannot be heard or understood. Even if this doesn’t make your column, it did me a lot of good just to be able to get this off my chest. PITTSBURGH OPERATOR DEAR OPERATOR: Glad to oblige. It’s time someone gave a little recognition to that vast faceless army of unthanked heroes and heroines. Everyone has a problem. What's yours? For a personal reply, write to ABBY: Box No. 69700, L.A., Calif. 90069. Enclose stamped, self-addressed envelope, please. BASIC LEARNING IwAl ACADEMY 303 South Bth Street ■■fete*-— Griffin, Ga. The BASIC LEARNING ACADEMY offers a unique tutorial concept based on a clinic model with small group instruction using the latest in equipment and instructional materials. Our Jr. Hi. Lab, alone, is equipped with more than SIOOO.OO worth of material to teach study skills and speed reading. Call or write for the brochure. Remedial and enrichment classes are available in reading and math, ages 7-15 . NEW 10 WEEK COURSES START FEB. 14. Office: 228-7593 Vickey Ricketts Home: 775-3685 Dlr " ll,r was never brought to the floor for a vote. Shapard said the legislation is aimed at eliminating the unfairness and the inequities in the present tax structure by overhauling the tax set-up from top to bottom. She noted there has been no meaningful tax revision in more than a quarter of a century. Because every member of the Senate has signed the resolution, it is expected to pass the Senate by a unanimous vote. It then goes to the House. I 1 Dii • M’ul (-rente* market amt I * B* ’ JFFEE ano EHIEGfflk -1 v 01 Nare sumM 1 Ato < HI n•• Some like it NEW ORLEANS - Waiter Linus Noel displays a can of coffee and chicory, one of the blends popular in New Orleans. It costs about the same as “pure” coffee but takes only a third to a half as much per pot, a significant difference in these days of high coffee prices. (AP) — __ . Health Agency to reveal plans at public meeting The proposed work program of the North Central Georgia Health Systems Agency (NCG HSA) which includes Griffin, Spalding County and other towns and counties in this area will be presented at a public meeting on Feb. 10 at the Fulton County Health Department, 99 Butler Street, S.E., Atlanta. The meeting in the fourth floor conference room starts at 2 p.m. Robert A. Youngerman, executive director of NCG-HSA, said that presentation of the proposed work program is in keeping with the law which established health systems agencies, the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974. The public’s views are invited and encouraged. Governor Busbee in 1975 designed the North Central Georgia HSA and five other health systems agencies for Georgia. Early in January, NCG-HSA completed a series of eight public meetings to receive input from citizens on its Health Systems Plan which must be completed and forwarded to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare later this year. Youngerman said NCG-HSA will be presenting its proposed work program to the public at the Feb. 10 meeting as a step toward requesting renewal of its conditional designation as the health systems agency (HSA) for the 24 counties of North Central Georgia. The conditional deisgnation (as an HSA) extends from May 12,1977 to May 11, 1978 during which time NCG-HSA must apply for full designation from the Department of HEW. The NCG-HSA proposed work program will be available for 1 / f Final \ 7/ Re DUxTiorlS \ fSALU CIeARANCE IN OUR. SHOP OF AUL FaU- Anp WwTer. Fabrics At uoin, Lon prices. Wl+W ‘fW-WASS op ■ Nen SfßiNo fabric, l fit FREE OF I INTERFACING I i Cloth Corn hr. I I IX2. S. IStt* STREET 1 » public inspection throughout Feb. in the offices of the Clerk of County Commissioners in 23 of the 24 counties. In Fulton' 1 County (Atlanta) the proposed work program will be available for inspection at the NCG-HSA t offices, 1447 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, (Suite 700). The other 23 counties included in ’ NCG-HSA are Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Heard, Henry, Lamar, Meriwether, Newton, Paulding Pike, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Upson, and Walton. State Senator Virginia Shapard, of Griffin, is president ' of the private non-profit corporation that governs the NCG-HSA. Each of the 24 counties is represented on the 69-member Board of Directors. i - CHINATOWN : RESTAURANT , ( Bakers Motel - N. Ex- 11 < i pressway 1 * • < > Is Featuring < > * ► Good Old Fashioned *’ ( American Breakfast Special ;; 6 AM. Til 11 P.M. 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