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11 THE GEORGIA POST THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 Standard Textile to hire 20 full timers by December at Thomaston plant Standard Textile, the world’s leading manufac turer and provider of total solutions in the institu tional textiles and apparel markets, is now recruiting full-time associates for its manufacturing and distribu tion centers in Thomaston, Ga. Approximately twenty positions will be filled by the end of 2013. Available posi tions include sheet and terry weavers, tie-in operators and machine technicians. The new positions are a result of expanding busi ness, implementation of innovative manufacturing processes, and the purchase of weaving equipment and machinery. “While many companies in the American textile manu facturing industry are strug gling, we continue to grow,” said Gary Heiman, president and CEO of Standard Tex tile. “Our vast, versatile ex pertise and non-traditional methods allow us to develop new industry approaches, services, and products that help our customers achieve operational goals.” Since 2009, Standard Textile Thomaston has had a steady upward headcount trend with no layoffs. “Com pared to national voluntary turnover rates, the percent age at Thomaston’s facilities is quite low,” stated Michael Green, human resources manager. “This is a great place to work because of the strong commitment Standard Textile has made in not only the facilities and equipment, but also in the lives of our associates and their families. We’re looking for associ ates who have experience in Come join these works at Standard Textile in Thomaston. Support the Eagles at home Friday Hello to all the new little eaglets here in the county. I have been absent for the past two to three| years as I had a run in with the — duck and the gecko if you know who I mean. My wings have been too sore to fly this distance so I had to wait and catch a flight on a care carrier. Hope I can be EAGLE ONE Sports fan well since I have been gone but started to really improve iwhen I started my wo week air hop ack. I heard the |scores and must say ats off to the coach- ng staff and young Eagles for making this a scoring team. Twenty points against a team like Putnam is here for the rest of this year until it gets too cold. I have heard that our foot ball team has not done that very impressive. I understand that a record of o and 35 is a little hard to swallow but with the way these young men are giving Recommendations for a safe dove season Ranger David Fisher of the georgia depart ment of natural resources, law enforcment division reminds you to be safe and respon sible this dove hunting season. The 2013 dove season began on Saturday September 7th. Legal shooting hours for the remainder of the season from V2 hour before sunrise to sunset. The daily bag limit is 15. Please keep these recommendations in mind while dove hunting this season: • When hunting in a group, adhere to estab lished zones of fire • Never shoot at low-flying birds and alert others when a bird is too low for a safe shot • Take time prior to hunting to walk the field and inspect the area for bait • Don’t combine game bags; which is a hunting regulations violation. For more information on dove hunting call “region office number” or visit gadnrle . Com. AUCTION, from front page Patti at the chamber office at 478-836-3825. Another item of general in terest to the public concerning scholarship funds requested by Rick Sharon of Central Georgia Technical with increasing cost of education and requirement of more than just a high school diploma or General Education Diploma will be referred to the budget committee. The Flint Energies Foundation accepts applica tions for Operation Round Up Grants from agencies that are 501 (c). Sharon was informed by Laquita McCrary that it was confirmed that he could submit a grant request to the Foundation to be considered for student scholarships. Crawford County High School Technical Education instructor David Shepard preceded the meeting with in formation to be shared to the board concerning the involve ment by chamber board and members to sit on an advisory committee at the high school. The school is coming up on its five year certification process. Members and board members PUBLIC HEARING The Crawford County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hear ing to adopt the proposed FY 2014 Budget for the unincorporated area of Crawford County. The Public Hearing will be held during the called meet ing of the BOC on 19 September 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Paul Coverdell Room located at the Courthouse. Copies of the proposed budgets are available at the Commissioners Of fice during normal business hours. Proposed budgets may also be reviewed at www.crawfordcountyga.org. sheeting and terry weaving, machine operators (weav ers), tie-in operators and weave machine technicians.” The ideal candidate should be self- motivated, a fast learner, and a person who takes pride in doing an ex cellent job. Competitive pay, excellent benefits, a commitment to steady growth, and a robust health and wellness program are just some of the qualities that make Standard Textile one of best privately-held companies to work for. Ad ditionally, earlier this year, Standard Textile was recog nized for the fourth year in a row as one of the “Healthiest Companies in America” by Interactive Health, the lead ing provider of outcomes- based wellness solutions. In 2010, Standard Textile instituted a “No Tobacco Use” policy as a condition of employment in an effort to maintain a healthy work environment and affordable health care plans for its as sociates. Applicants may apply online at www.standardtex- tile.com. Applicants can also apply in person, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., at One Peerless Road, Thomaston. Interviews will be conducted by appoint ment. Standard Textile is an equal opportunity employer. About Standard Tex tile Founded in 1940, Stan dard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality and service. With more than 70 patents, its products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity and value. A vertically inte grated company, Standard Textile is the leading global provider of total solutions in the institutional textiles and apparel markets. Leveraging textile design, manufactur ing and laundry expertise, and its global infrastructure, Standard Textile serves customers in the health care, hospitality, decorative products, and industrial STRETCH From Page 5 nor his family knows what those in the service and their families endure in wartime. At a Veterans’ Day celebra tion a few years ago at Geor gia Veterans’ State Park, the principal speaker bemoaned the fact that many of our leaders in Washington have not served in the armed forces. Thos who did have apparently forgotten that ’’War is hell”. And all of them have forgotten that old men send young men to fight old men’s wars. Too many servicemen and women, fighting the longest war in our nation’s history, have come home with trau matic brain injury, missing limbs and post traumatic stress disorder. We have the mightiest military in the world, but we are not the world’s police force. What is going on in Syria is uncon scionable. But there are too many unanswered questions to let us stretch our military any thinner. Robert L. Lehane their all, they will break that cycle this Friday. Those who don’t pick your Eagles to win all I can say to you is what the great Goober would say SHAME SHAME SHAME. SHAME ON YOU. Let’s all go the Coach Hawkins Sports Complex this week and check on the Eagles. They deserve it. By the way, Helmets off to the person respon sible for the rebuilding of the ticket booth. I think I missed on my landing ap proach What are you waiting for? w\?p Roberta ^ Barber Shop ^ Make an appointment with ERIC Today! Discounts for children and senior citizens Subscribe today and keep up with your community! Located 166 S. Dugger Avenue Roberta (behind the carwash) • 478-235-3380 sat in a meeting with Shepard to discuss the need for the Chamber along with board participation in support of certification. New members: The Citizens State Bank of Crawford Coun ty; Martha McAfee- d’Elite Initiatives and Fund raising Consultant; Gary Hammon- tree and David Israel were announced. The next meeting will be Oct. 3. New county maps pre sented in color as an item for discussion was tabled. PUBLIC NOTICE: REFERENCE: SPECIAL EVENT, ’’THE FIRST SUNDAY IN OCTOBER,” ON OCTOBER 6,2013 Special Use Permits will be required by all participating property owners for this event. Planning and Zoning, in conjunction with the Health Department, City Council, Sheriff’s Office and Board of Commissioners, are responsible for all special events pertaining to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens. All property owners hosting vendors will be required to purchase and display a Special Use Permit. Permits may be purchased at the Planning and Zoning office for $50.00. Property owners will be responsible for issuance and display of vendor permits to any vendor located on their property. Planning and Zoning will not issue Special Use Permits to individual vendors. Property owners will be required to provide a list of all authorized vendors to the Planning and Zoning office by September 30, 2013. Vendors requiring Restricted Food Permit (sell fo any type of food) will be required by the Health Departmetn to provide a copy of Vendors Special Use Permit obtained from the associated property owner. Property owners will be required to provide portable toilets and trash containers. If you have any questions in reference to the Restrictive Food Permits, Fee’s or Requirements, you may contact the Health Department @ 836-3167. The property owner is respon sible for the clean-up of the premises and removal of vendor stands within 2 days following the event. Permits will be issued between the dates of September 19, 2013 and September 30,2013. All Special Use Permits and associated vendor permits will EXPIRE at 6:00 p.m., October 6th, 2013. For additional information please call Crawford County Planning and Zoning at 836-3199.
