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iEarly (tanty News Volume 123 - No. 47 © Early County News, Inc. IMPEACH We will impeach you. If you are an elected official who has failed to perform your first duty to the people - the promotion of public safety. If you are a judge who has set a criminal free to roam the streets to rob, beat, rape, and kill, If you are a prosecutor who has fail ed to exact the full measure of justice on behalf of the crime victim, You Will Be Impeached! Because you have made crime pay: Through your misinterpretation of the Constitution and our laws. Through your failure to enact legislation that adequately protects law-abiding people. Through your reluctance to strengthen the police, our first line of defense. Because you have protected the ter rorist and assured him through your malfeasance that he will not be ap prehended. convicted or punished for his vicious deeds. You have contributed to the deterioration of public safety in this country. Government’s first dury is the defense of its people and the protec tion of rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution for all people - the victim as well as the ac cused. The federal government has not . been negligent in providing for na tional security. It has allocated suffi cient funds so that no foreign power would dare to invade our shores; and none has for over 40 years. However, we are daily being attack ed from within, and little is being done to defend America’s internal security. Your failure to do so can no longer be tolerated. We will openly place you on trial for your crime - the failure to provide for public safety and your disregard for the equal rights of law abiding citizens as guaranteed by the Constitution. Who Are We? We are 20 million strong. We are the victims of crime. We are the conse quence of your failure. We have been robbed, beaten, raped and maimed. We are the families of those whose lives have been destroyed. We are the ones who have lost jobs and are denied public and social ser vices because crime has sent business and prosperity packing. We are the people who have lost our freedom from fear; those condemned to a life sentence of terror. We, the victims of violent crime in America, will convict and condemn all those who are guilty . And we will make certain that you never hold public office again. Our number is legion, and our ranks are growing each day as you fail to act. Let this go on record as a warning and as a pledge. ‘IMPEACH - to challenge or discredit; attack (Editor’s Note - This timely piece came across my desk this week. The thoughts and statements here parallel those heard from all directions this past week as result of Hinckley's not quilty verdict. This was distributed by the National Victims of Crime. Sounds like they are ready for some changes! How about you? If so, write them for more information at: 715 Eighth St. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003.) Buck Grist Assumes Rotary Head For ‘82‘83 Richard (Buck) Grist assumed the presidency of the Blakely Rotary Club at the conclusion of the weekly meeting held the past Friday. Rotarian Grist succeeds Wayne Foster, who was absent at the meeting, and Robert Collier, the im mediate past president presided over the short induction ceremony, and passed the gavel on to the new presi dent. Wayne Foster was absent due to the fact that he had gone out to Missouri to make the acquaintance of a new granddaughter. Grist becomes the fifth member of his family to serve in this capacity. His father, Richard Grist, Sr., two uncles, Bill and Dunbar Grist, grand father, W.J. Grist, all deceased, preceded him as head of the Blakely club which was chartered in 1926. Rick Hall, new athletic director and head football coach Early County High School, was the speaker Friday, giving a report on the 1982 Bobcats. His talk proved interesting and the speaker was warmly applauded. Dawson M a this To Address Blakely Rotary Former Congressman Dawson Mathis will address the Blakely Rotary Club Friday. Having made an unsuccessful statewide bid for one of Georgia’s Senate seats, Mathis is seeking to regain his Congressional seat which is presently filled by Charles Hatcher of Albany. Dr. Earl Taylor made ar rangements for the program and Bob by Tiner will introduce the speaker. Thursday, July 1,1982 Early County - Blakely, Georgia 31723 USDA Rule Permits States To Operate Workfare Program “Though workfare demonstration projects for food stamp recipients have been operating for several years, proposed regulations announc ed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture today provide states and local jurisdictions the option for the first time of adopting workfare as a permanent feature of the food stamp program,” said Assistant Secretary Mary Jarratt. Under the “workfare” concept, work eligible food stamp recipients participate in a work experience ac tivity along with receiving their food stamp benefits. The public service work done in return for food stamp allotments is valued at the federal or state minimum wage, whichever is higher. A maximum of 20 hours per week could be required of any household. The workfare demonstration pro- Five Qualify For August City Election As of Tuesday afternoon, a total of five candidates had qualified for the August City election. In addition to the three incumbents who are up for re-election, two others have qualified for city council. Running for City Council Post No. 4 against incumbent David Griffin are Lester Shoemaker and Dwight Evans. Mayor Billy Fleming and Coun cilman Tommy Wright, who holds Post No. 2, had both qualified and as of Tuesday had no opposition. Qualifying Qualifying for the August 3rd elec tion began Friday, June 25th at 9:00 a.m. and continues through July 19th. The last day to register to vote in the city election is July 23rd. Candidates wishing to qualify may pick up a letter of qualification at City Hall and deliver personally to the Mayor or City Clerk. July Light Bills Return To Summer Rates Mayor Billy Fleming reminds the city’s electrical customers that their July 1 bills will reflect a return to summer rates. The Mayor and Council had agreed earlier this year to return the June 1 bills to winter rates to help compen sate for the City’s customers being hit unduly hard in January by having to pay summer rates during the winter’s coldest month. This month’s return to the summer rate structure and the hotter temperatures will show a noticeable increase in most customer’s bills. The City plans to give its customers another break by returning to winter rates a month earlier with the October 1 bills. jects, some of which began operating as early as July 1979, provided helpful information for policymakers. “We believe workfare can provide valuable work experience to reci pients in assisting them to become self-reliant, and we are hopeful that skills acquired in this program will enable more public assistance par ticipants to transfer to private sector employment,” the assistant secretary said. Past workfare participants have engaged in a wide array of work ac tivities, including learning how to operate heavy construction equip ment, using existing electrical and carpentry skills for community building projects, providing crafts ac tivities to senior citizens and learning radio repair work. The Agriculture and Food Act of 8 A.M. Monday Morning Armed Robber Hits Home Local authorities are cautioning everyone to keep a lookout for any strangers or strange vehicles in their neighborhood and to keep their doors locked at night and when they are away from home. The warning from local officials follows an incident which took place Monday morning. About 8:00 A.M. Monday, Mr. George Booth was leaving his home on South Main Street here. As he Drug Bust Authorities here arrested Dennis C. Davis, 61, of Blakely, Monday night, charging him with possession of mari juana with intent to distribute. The arrest was made by Task Force investigators Mike Thomas and Robert Ix>ve who were reportedly ac ting on information that Davis had been distributing marijuana. Davis, who was arrested about 8:30 Monday night in a pool room on North Church Street, has previously served time and was on probation until 1989 in connection with earlier drug related convictions. Authorities confiscated seven “nickel bags” of marijuana and another plastic bag containing ap proximately an ounce of the drug. Davis was being held without bond in the Early County Jail Tuesday pen ding a hearing. Burglary A 17 year-old Blakely youth is being held under SI,OOO bond in connection with the burglary of a mobile home here. On May 20th someone stole a 30-30 caliber rifle from the mobile home of Tony Rogers. Authorities arrested Jeffery Lane Menius, white male, in connection with the theft last week. 1981, Public Law 97-98, approved Dec. 22, 1981, authorized the extension of workfare as a permanent food stamp program feature at state of local political subdivision option. The law allows participating jurisdictions to combine food stamp workfare opera tions with those from other workfare type programs that state and local jurisdictions might already ad minister. “Obviously, the program is more economically feasible when operated in conjunction with other public assistance programs, and we are delighted that P.L. 97-98 allows local jurisdictions to combine their food stamp workfare with that for aid to families with dependent children, for example,” said Jarratt. The state agency, through its local offices, would be responsible for referring eligible recipients to entered his garage he was met by a white male wearing a ski mask. The man held Mr. Booth at gunpoint while taking approximately $40.00 in cash. Mr. Booth then fled from the garage, running across the highway where he called police. When authorities arrived on the scene, the suspect was gone, leaving no clues. Authorities have no idea if the suspect fled on foot or whether he had a car, motorcycle, or a bicycle Burglary Four Blakely black males have been arrested and charged with burglary and criminal damage to pro perty in connection with last week’s burglary at a local convenience store. Tony Reed, 20, Taylor Reddick, 17, David Sparks, 17, and one juvenile were placed under $2,000 bond each in connection with the burglary at Junior Foods on North Main and the attemp ted burglary across the street at Quick Shop. The four had reportedly stolen beer, cigarettes, socks, potato chips and crackers from the store. The arrests were made by Delano Evans and Charles Middleton of the Blakely/Early County Task Force. Forgery Authorities have arrested a 17 year old white male and a 29 year-old white female here on first degree forgery changes. Arrested were Bobby Lee Taylor and Deborah Jean DeLaet, both of Blakely. According to authorities, DeLaet wrote the check for SIOO.OO, forging the name of Ronnie Still. Taylor then took the check to Moore’s where he cashed it, buying a small amount of merchandise. Both are being held in the Early County Jail under $5,000.00 bond each. USPS 164060 25$ workfare operating agencies and for establishing and processing sanctions for noncompliance, under the propos ed regulations. The state agency also would be responsible for monitoring job sites and for interviewing and assigning eligible recipients. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service would provide 50 percent funding to both state and operating agencies for costs incurred in administering a workfare program. As a part of this 50 percent funding, participants would be reimbursed up to $25.00 per month for transportation and for necessary work equipment which is not provided by the employer. A comment period of 45 days is pro vided for this proposed rule. A final rule will be issued, effective 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register. waiting somewhere. The Blakely Police Department and Early County Sheriff’s Department answered the call. An attempt by the tracking hounds from Lee County to pick up the trail of the robber, was fruitless. Again, authorities ask that if anyone sees anything suspicious, they call either the Blakely Police Depart ment or the Early County Sheriff’s Department. Burglary The office of Dr. Paschal Brooks was burglarized last week when so meone entered a back door by knock ing out several slats in the door. Authorities reported that approx imately $250.00 was taken along with a .38 caliber pistol, some .38 caliber car tridges and several other miscel laneous items. The case is being investigated by the Blakely/Early County Task Force. Tennis Tournament The Blakely-Early County Depart ment of Recreation will sponsor a Men’s Singles Tennis Tournament the weekend of July 10th. The tournament will begin Thursday, July Bth., and will run Thursday evening, Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday for the finals. Anyone interested in playing in this tournament should call the Recrea tion Office at 723-3197 or mail the registration fee ($5.00) and the registration slip on page 10. ***All registration fees must be paid by Tuesday, July 6th., before 12:00 noon. Failure to pay the fee by this date and time will result in loss of tournament eligibility.