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Page 2 — Griffin Daily News Thursday, May 12,1977 Ride sharing will be part of energy conservation plan By BRENDA MOONEY Associated Press Writer, ATLANTA (AP) — A comput erized ride-sharing program for metropolitan Atlanta will be a part of Georgia’s compliance with the federally mandated energy conservation guidelines, Gov. George Busbee said today. “In the industrial and com mercial ride-sharing program,” he said, “the Georgia Department of Transportation, with federal funding provided by the Office of Energy Resources, will assist large firms in the Atlanta metropolitan area in ride sharing programs.” “This computer matching 4 people injured in accidents here At least 4 people have been injured in separate traffic accidents. Susan Patricia Phillips, 20, of 402 Northwood drive, was treated in the Griffin-Spalding emergency room following a collision Wednesday afternoon on the North Expressway. Lane Morgan of Sunny Side was the other driver, lawmen said. Mrs. Betty Pitts, wife of Griffin Police Sgt. Billy Pitts was checked in the emergency room following a collision at Patient (Continued from page one.) Nancy spends a lot of her time comforting families of seriously ill patients. During the hours they are not allowed in the coronary and intensive car units, she can check on a patient and relay to the relatives exactly what’s happening. When a traveling salesman passing through Griffin had a heart attack, Nancy notified his family and helped them with motel accommodations. Although it’s impossible for her to meet every patient, she sees as many as possible and tries to do the “little things that mean so much when someone is sick.” She lends patients books and magazines, contacts their friends and ministers and even arranges for celebration of their birthdays. She tries to correct any problems or complaints and helps with such things as arranging private duty nurses and answering Medicare questions. The program’s primary goal is to show patients and their families that the hospital has a personal concern that their needs are meet, emotionally and psychologically, as well as medically. Nancy graduated from the University of Georgia in 1975 and has worked in Boulder, Colo., counseling in family workshops with a social services agency. She and her husband, Mark, a building contractor, live in Concord. FISHING BOATS Aluminum and Fibreglass Prices Start At $ 253 50 BOMS - EVINRUDE MOTORS - TRAILERS Jim Pridgen Hardware 110 South sth Street Griffin, Ga. service will be available to 77 firms employing more than 1,- 000 persons. Upon evaluation of the program in the Atlanta area, the service may be ex panded statewide for firms of this size.” Busbee said the state’s pro posal also complies with ther mal efficiency standards for new and renovated buildings, lighting efficiency standards for public buildings, and standards and policies to promote energy efficiency in all levels of gov ernment. Georgia already has a law to allow right turns on red, sug gested as an energy saving step by the Federal Energy Admin- Hill and Taylor streets Wednesday morning. An 81-year-old man, Orland Hays of Leesburg, Fla., suffered a knee injury in an accident on 1-75 Wednesday. He was treated at the Griffin hospital. William H. Schroeder of East Third street, Jackson, was injured this morning when his car wrecked on Reeves road in Butts County, according to troopers at the Griffin State Patrol Post. istration, Busbee said. However, the governor said compliance with the federal program will not allow Georgia to achieve the 5 per cent savings goal. As a result, he said, the State of Georgia will provide energy management programs to the state’s businesses and in dustries, local government and schools. He said also that a massive public information program will be provided. The governor said studies on solar energy and fuel manage ment substitution to help find TVA to boost rate in June KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Valley Authority announced today its power rates will go up in June, rever sing a downtrend in seven of the last eight months. The authority said the in crease will amount to 59 cents per 1,000 kilowatt hours. The boost is based on fuel and pur chased power costs for April. The average electric -bill in June for a residence using 1,000 kilowatt hours of TVA power will be $23.18, the agency re ported. TVA power is distributed in most of Tennessee and parts of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. Happy Birthday I Jason Goodman A party was given in honor of Jason Goodman’s first birthday at city park by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Goodman. Guests were served a circus train cake, ice cream, punch and party favors. Guests included: Mr. Harry Rudzinski, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Wilson, Mark Michael and Carrie; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bryans, Julie and Brett; Mr. and Mrs. David Smith and Kelly; Mrs. Sara Goodman, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Goodman, Jina and Dawn; Mrs. Janie Outler, Miss Mary Jo Willoughby, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bannister, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Bannister, Shelly and Kandy; Mrs. Leila Worthy; Mrs. Susan Norton and Layla; Mrs. Medra Grubbs, Travis and Nicole; Mr. and Mrs. Terry Smith and Cory; the honoree and his parents. alternate energy sources for the state. The program will be financed with $700,000 for the last six months for 1977 and up to $3.3 million through 1980 if the pro posal is accepted. Presently, he said, the state only is asking funds from the Energy Policy and Con servation Act, but the Energy Conservation and Production Act also has funds available. The governor did not say if the state would legislate con servation measures if the vol unteer program did not work, but he said Congress may be put in that position. He said he believes U.S. de pendence on foreign oil “when you have five or six men who can bring this country down to its knees” is extremely dan gerous. “I think this is a dangerous position to be in and that we will have to come up with many conservation programs, many that will be mandated by the Congress.” Deaths Funerals Mr. Jordan, Jr. Graveside services for Mr. Lewis H. Jordan, Jr., of 1100 West College extension were conducted this afternoon at 4 o’clock in the old section of Oak Hill cemetery. The Rev. Cecil Dix officiated. Mr. Jordan died early Wednesday morning at the VA Hospital in Atlanta after a lengthy illness. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Milner Mr. Ernest Copeland Milner, 64, of Route 1, Ritchie road, Yatesville, died unexpectedly at his residence Wednesday afternoon after suffering an apparent heart seizure. Mr. Milner was bom in Pike County, son of the late Starting Van Milner and the late Gertrude Perdue Milner. He had lived in Lamar and Upson Counties for most of his life. He served in the U. S. Army during World War 11. Mr. Milner was a retired farmer and a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in Upson County. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clara Richardson Milner of Yatesville; 4 brothers, B. F. Milner of Zebulon, James Milner of Charleston, S. C., Roy Milner and Roswell Milner, both of Barnesville; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Friday morning at 11 o’clock in the Antioch Baptist Church in Upson County. The Rev. Charles Cochran will officiate and burial will be in Lamar Memory Gardens. Haisten Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of plans. Mrs. Andrews Mrs. Rosa Andrews of 502 Circus street died Wednesday evening at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital. Her survivors include 2 step daughters, Mrs. Carrie Washington and Mrs. Janie Means, both of Griffin. Friends may visit the family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Yank Walker, 502 Circus street. Mr. Willard The funeral for Mr. John M. “Sam” Willard of 426 Meriwether street was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock in the chapel of Caldwell and Cowan Funeral Home in Porterdale. Burial will be in the Porterdale cemetery. Mr. Willard is survived by his wife, Mrs. Shirley Dutton Willard; 3 sons, Toby Willard, Stacy Willard, both of Covington and William Hillhouse of Griffin; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Willard of Porterdale; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bessie Clark and Mrs. Judy Norman; 1 brother, Eugene Willard, all of Covington; several aunts and uncles, among them, Mrs. W. L. Dingier and Hugh Willard, both of Griffin. Mr. Willard died at the residence of his parents in Covington Tuesday. Hospital Report Dismissed from the Griffin- Spalding Hospital Wednesday: Mrs. Shari Skinner and baby, Mary Helen Crawford, Mrs. Joyce Ellington, George F. Coleman, Lena Brady, Leontine Steanson, Mrs. Danette Brown Lawmen investigate house burglaries Lawmen were investigating 2 house burglaries. Spalding Sheriff’s officers received a report of a break-in on Route 4, Wildwood circle. The thieves entered the rear door and stole a .22 caliber revolver, high school class ring and several other rings. 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Two walkie-talkies were stolen from a residence on Hallyburton street, police said. - Sheriff’s officers arrested 3 juveniles and charged them with stealing some speakers which were stored in an old church building at Orchard Hill. The merchandise was recovered and returned to the owner, Keith Howell. Hot dog supper The West Griffin PTO will sponsor a hot dog supper Friday in the School cafeteria, from 5 to 8 p.m. A complete dinner will sell for $1.50. Proceeds will be used for school projects. Solar energy Dr. Kit Weathers will discuss solar energy tonight when he speaks to the Griffin Lions Club. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. Benefit softball The benefit softball game between the doctors and the Griffin-Spalding Hospital staff will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at Dundee ball field. Concession stands will open at 5:30 p.m. Nursing Home National Nursing Home Week will be observed with open house Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Living Center of Griffin, 415 Airport road. Items made by the Activity Club will be on sale. Utility Club The Utility Club will meet Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge.
