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Ben Fortson, Georgia Secretary of State, was
\uest speaker last Wednesday when the Exchange
Club of Perry dedicated the “Freedom Shrine” to
the people of Houston County to be placed in the
county courthouse in Perry. Taking part in the
ceremonies are from left, Secretary Ben Fortson,
Exchange Club President Larry Mosteller and
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While in Perry last Wednesday to dedicate the
Perry Exchange Club’s Freedom Shrine in the
■county courthouse here, Secretary of State Ben
Fortson dropped by city hall to visit with Mayor
James McKinley and State Representative Larry
Walker and to look over the hundreds of items that
To Seek Grant
“Uncle Sam ” May Give
More Building Funds
Even though President
Gerald Ford Tuesday
vetoed a 3.95 billion dollar
l&blic works bill, the
Houston County Com
mission has every in
tention of applying for a
grant to build its office
complex adjoining the
State Court building. The
commissioners appear
confident Congress will
override Ford's veto.
The proposed county
office building originally
was projected at 51,000
square feet, but was later
cut to 38,000 square feet.
Tuesday architect Henry
(torsinl appeared before
the commissioners, and
estimated the office
building could probably be
contracted for abouf
$1,200,000.
He based his estimate on
an average of bids
received on the 36,000
square foot State Court
Building, now under
construction. That building
contracted for $1,038,000.
Its low bid was for $28.22
per square foot, with the
average $32 per square
&ot-
The public works bill
passed the U.S. House by a
vote of 328-83, and the
Senate by a vote of 69-25, so
the commissioners are
confident Ford's veto will
be overridden. A six billion
dollar similar bill failed by
three votes in the Senate to
overcome the Michigan
born President's veto.
The new bill would
provide two billion dollars
In 100 percent federal
t
grants to put up needed
public buildings, and is
designed so that 70 percent
of the funds go to areas
where unemployment
exceeds the national
average. (Houston
County's May 1976
unemployment was 6.3
percent, far below the
national 7.3 percent rate.)
Commissioner Frank
Rozar suggested that Clerk
Lamar Brown im
mediately call U.S.
Senator Sam Nunn of
Perry and Congressman
Jack Brinkley. Tuesday
afternoon after they ad
journed, Brown had
already secured Nunn's
office by telephone.
The first preliminary
drawings on the office
building were done in
March of 1974, and the
revised drawings were in
January of 1975. Com
mission Chairman Dr.
V.W. AAcEver summed up
the board's feelings when
he said, "Let's proceed to
make every effort to obtain
a grant.
The county is paying for
the 36,000 square foot State
Court building with federal
revenue sharing funds.
They are obviously hoping
to use the remainder of
those funds for something
other than the office
building.
The office building is to
contain offices for: the
commission, tax com
mission, health depart
ment, building inspector,
civil defense, recreation,
and the Department of
Houston County Commission chairman, Dr. V.W.
McEver, accepting the shrine on behalf of the
commissioners and the citizens of the county. The
Freedome Shrine contains some 35 famous
documents that helped mold the history of the
nation.
were placed in the city’s time capsule which was
buried during ceremonies last Sunday at city hall.
Secretary Fortson said it was one of the most
comprehensive and interesting capsules he had
seen. From left, Rep. Walker, Secretary Fortson
and Mayor James McKinley.
Family and Children'
Services. But the DFCS
presently is watching a
facility for its use being
built next to Breckenridge
Trailer Park on Moody
Road.
In other activity the
commissioners rezoned
from R 2 to C-2 47.81 acres
owned by the G.S. and M.
Corporation at the nor
thern end ot the Zayre's
Shopping Plaza in Warner
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Tax Millage
Still Unlevied
$55,011.09 to around
$48,000. The com
missioners also Tuesday
approved, retroactive to
July 1, a five percent
across the board cost of
living increase in pay for
county employees. The
hike will not apply to
elected officers nor to
federally funded em
ployees.
Commissioner Frank
Rozar made the motion to
implement the wage in
crease, was seconded by
Alton Tucker and it passed
quickly without dissent.
The board also said no
reclassifications will be
even considered this year,
although normal step
raises will still be granted.
In other activity the
Robins. Rejected by the
Warner Robins City
Council this week was a
similar request in the
same neighborhood.
The board also opened
bids on maintenance of
county vehicles, and low
bidder was Jack's Mobil
Service at $795.95 per
month, which is $4.05
cheaper than the previous
six months contract. The
other bidder was Art's
Amoco at SI,OOO per month.
commissioners agreed to
get bids for a new patrol
car for the Sheriff's
Department. Cullen Talton
requested a new vehicle to
replace a 1974 Ford
presently in use at the
County Jail. A car in use in
the Perry area will be
shifted to the Jail, with the
new one being put on
patrol.
The purchase will leave
Talton with money for only
two more autos for the
fiscal year 1976-77. The
county may purchase
through the state car
contract, which could
result in a Pontiac LeMans
on patrol. Currently all
Sheriff's cars are Fords,
Chevrolets or Chrysler
products.
HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL THURS., JULY >, im.
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Appeal For
Funds Made
city money as nothing
more than an investment
in the stability of the city
by the city council ! hope
you will all give careful
consideration to this most
important matter before
you."
Francis Nunn, a former
Mayor and president of
Geo. C. Nunn & Son
Tractor Dealer, told
council, "I have been
closely Involved in the
chamber since it was first
organized here more than
20 years ago and I have
always viewed this
relationship between the
city and chamber as not us
and them but all of us
working together. I
remember when the city
council had to attempt to
do the things the chamber
does today on behalf of the
entire community and it
was difficult. I hope the
chamber can get this
money and we can all
continue to work together
for a total Perry en
terprise."
James Stubbs, president
of the First National Bank
of Houston County and a
director of the chamber,
stated to the council,
"Many cities have as part
of their operations in
dustrial development
authorities and these cost a
lot of money but they pay
off. Here in Perrv we have
a top-notch, professional
chamber staffed by
professionals and they do
the same thing plus many
other things. I ask you
where Perry would be
without all the industry
that has located here in
recent years? We need this
chamber and this chamber
needs this funding."
Calhoun Reacts
On a question as to how
each member of council
felt about the present
funding from Dr. William
R. Jerles, Mayor James
McKinley said that the
council would not take a
vote on the matter at the
present time. He said the
council was still reviewing
the present budget and had
not officially adopted the
budget at this time.
Councilwoman Barbara
Calhoun did, however,
•espond to Dr. Jerles
question by stating, "I
know that you have all
Program Scheduled
Mosquitoes Buzz
Fully aware that a
significant mosquito
problem exists in the
county, the Houston
County Commissioners
Tuesday agreed to have a
UGA Extension en
tomologist conduct a study
of the problem, and also
agreed to buy a mosquito
spray machine for $2,750.
In a discussion very
similar to one held rec
ently with the City of
Perry, County Extension
Chairman Emmet
Whelchel and entomologist
AAaxcy Nolan met with the
commissioners and
Sanitarian Jim Harden for
a profile of alternatives.
Nolan told the board the
least expensive way to
combat the Insect Is by
adulticides- that kill the
adult mosquito.
He suggested purchase
of a $2,750 applicator, like
one owned by Perry, that
will apply a fine mist an
adulticide that is very
effective. He added that
the machine covers a 300-
foot area, at ten miles per
hour, with three ounces per
minute or a gallon and a
halt per hour.
"Where the population is
grouped, this is very ef
fective," stated Nolan. But
he cautioned, "If it is not
properly used, it won't
control the mosquitoes."
Asked by Commissioner
Charles Carter about
application of adulticide
intervals, Nolan responded
heard that I am one of the
members of council who
has discussed the chamber
money and I admit It;
there's no secret about
that. At this time I am not
committing any money to
anything because we are
still cutting the budget and
making changes. I can tell
you thls-that when we
come up short on our
budget and cannot supply
all the services to our
citizens and we cannot give
a cost of living raise to our
95 employees -then I am
going to look all over the
budget to see where it can
be cut. There is other
business at hand other
than the chamber of
commerce but when we get
to that part of the budget
we will certainly give It
every consideration."
There was no further
discussion on the matter
and the group representing
the chamber left the
meeting and council
continued with the regular
meeting.
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Mrs. Barbara Glassford, (left) Bicentennial parade chairman, presents
the second place award for the best float in the parade to the Beltista Club.
Accepting the 200 half dollars and second place ribbon are Mrs. Richard
Horne (center) and Mrs. Billy Beckham.
that spraying once a week
might be necessary. Adult
mosquitoes life cycles are
30 days, with two more
months remaining in the
"heavy" season. But very
hot conditions, hotter than
Perry has so far had this
year, will tend to hold
down the insect's
population.
"You're going to have to
have some help from
homeowners," Nolan
added. They can buy
electric machines for SSO
- that plug into electric
receptacles. He said use of
pest strips outside is
completely ineffective.
As in Perry, the
suggestion was made to
have homeowners check
their yards for stagnant
water that can house
hundreds of mosquitoes.
Nolan conceded that if a
man does his part, and his
neighbor does nothing, the
first man's effort Is for
naught. Mosquitoes will
simply filter over from
other yards.
The primary reason for
such concern over
mosquitoes is not their
bite, but the fact they
transmit sleeping
sickness- encephalitis. No
cases of the dread disease
have been reported In
Georgia so far, but Nolan
affirms the disease it hard
to stamp out, once begun.
The insect also transmits
heart worm disease to
animals.
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The Perry Business Women’s Club accepts the
first place award for the most outstanding float in
the June 26, Bicentennial parade here, from
parade chairman, Mrs. Barbara Glassford (left).
In the center is club member Mrs. W.C. Langston
and at right is club president Mi%. Dennis Stubbs.
The club also won S2OO silver dollars from the
Downtown Merchants Association, sponsors of the
parade.
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The Pilot Club of Perry won third place for the
best float in the recent Bicentennial parade.
Presenting the club with 200 quarters and a third
place ribbon is parade chairman Mrs. Barbara
Glassford (left) and accepting is Mrs. Elizabeth
Miller (center) and Mrs. Robert Thompson.