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I The Houston Home I Journal AN AWARD-WINNING PARK NEWSPAPER © 1990 SATURDAY, APRIL 7,1990 Census has gone smoothly in Perry By JAN HAMPTON Staff Writer Local census forms have been delivered to Houston County homes without many difficulties according to post office officials. "The census project has gone real smooth," Ferry postmaster Thomas McKlcroy said. "We've had some people call who didn't receive a form. Many of these people gel their mail from a post office box. Thai's why they didn't receive a form at their home. Census forms weren't put into post office boxes." Easter services planned St. Christopher's Episcopal Church Sunday, April 8 The Blessing and Distribution of the Palms with the Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and 11 am. The Way of the Cross at 7 pm. Monday thru Thursday The Holy Eucharist at 7:30 am. Monday thru Wednesday Evening Prayer at 6 pm. Wednesday, April 11 Seder Supper in Community Room following the 6 pm Evening Prayer. Maundy Thursday, April 12 The Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar at 7:30 pm. Good Friday, April 13 Stations of the Cross at 1 pm. Pcachbclt Episcopal Community Liturgy for Good Friday at St. Luke's in Fort Valley at 7:30 pm. Saturday, April 14 The Great Vigil of Easter. Light ing of the Paschal Candle with Re newal of Baptismal Vows at 7:30 pm. Easter Sunday, April 15 Easter Services at 7:30 and 11 am. St. Patrick's Catholic Church Thursday, April 12 Washing of the Feel Service at 7:30 pm. Good Friday, April 13 Way of the Cross Service at 3 pm. Reading of Our Lord’s Passion at 8 pm. Saturday, April 14 Service at 8 pm. No 5:30 pm service on Saturday. Easier Sunday, April 15 Easter Service at 11 am. Crossroads United Methodist Church Saturday, April 7 Trailblazcrs Easter Egg Hunt at 7 pm Good Friday, April 13 At 7:30 pm Margaret Watson, the church pianist, will present a pro gram of Easter Music. Service of Tcncbrac at 8 pm. Saturday, April 14 Easter Egg Hunt for toddlers through 4th grade at 2 pm. Easter Sunday Easter Services at 11 am. Rehoboth Baptist Church April 8 thru April 13 Revival Services Easter Sunday, April 15 Easter Services at 11 am There will be a groundbreaking ceremony at 12:30. They will break ground on their first building. The Lord's Supper at 7 pm. Perry United Methodist Church Palm Sunday, April 8 Worship Services at 9 and 11 am Easter Cantata at 7 pm. Monday, April 9 Easter Egg Hunt for nursery through 2nd grade at Rozar Park at 3:30. Please see EASTER, Page 8A PERRY, GEORGIA'S HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1870-FQR COVERAGE OF YOUR EVENTS, CALL 987-1823 120TH YEAR, NO. 27 • 32 PAGES, 3 SECTIONS PLUS A SALES CIRCULAR • PERRY ft HOUSTON COUNTY'S LEGAL ORGAN Kathleen postmaster Rccnic Gautney said she has received sev eral complaints about the census forms. "The census forms came pre-ad dressed and we could only deliver them to the addresses they carried," she said. "We've had plenty of complaints from people who did not receive a form. We've been giving them a telephone number to call," Gautney added. Gautney and McKlcroy both agree many of the forms had incor HBc* f- it- I* -■— 1- • fig ■' W Bl Vi 1 ... v gifc ” |l /*. i _ , ft % k ~ ** .—«...—^ ill a im ■■•'■l - • wyMBiQBf . swat** _ < V.--31 „ jr 'rwwmmi'lm mm jypitei Journal Color by Eric Zellars Checkers in the afternoon Members of the Mason Dixie Line Club play checkers In Ell ’Buddy' Copeland's front yard on Howard St. A group of men meet out there every day at noon and play until It gets dark. Anyone willing to risk his life on the checkerboard is invited to come out and play. Mayor pronounces city/county rec negotiations 'dead' By JAN HAMPTON Staff Writer Negotiations between the city and county commissioners concerning a joint recreation pro gram are "dead" according to Mayor James Worrell. Worrall and other city officials attended a meeting of the Ochla hatchcc Athletics Club Thursday to swap ideas for recreation growth in Perry. "You all have to know how many times we have tried to sit Perry people Janice bakes up morning smiles at McDonald's By TOREY JOLLEY Staff Writer Ever wake up and crave a hot, biscuit from scratch, only to find you haven't the time to whip a batch up? Well, thanks to people like Janice Gilliam, who works at the local McDonald's, we can satisfy those cravings. Gilliam is one of two biscuit makers at McDonald's. Doretha McKenize is the other biscuit maker and she has been making those hot fluffy biscuits for three years. Though Gilliam has only been making biscuits for a little more than a year, she loves the job. "At first it was hard waking up at 4 a.m. but now it is pretty easy," Gilliam explained. She continued to explain that the whole process of biscuits making takes about "20 reel addresses and zip codes on ihcm. "But still I was expecting more trouble," McKlcroy said. "All in all I think every thing has gone well.” "It has proved difficult for some people but it hasn't been as bad as it could have been," Gautncy said. The deadline to complete and re turn the census has been extended to April 14. According to Jill Wymens, manager of the 20 county Macon census district, (which includes Houston County) those not receiv ing a census form should call 1- down with the county commissioners and work something out," Worrall said. "The meetings never materialized. It's a dead issue as far as I'm concerned." Worrall said the negotiation stalemate prompted city officials to move ahead with recreation plans. "The city will definitely be get ting into the recreation business," City manager Marion Hay said. "We think it will be nice if every one is unified in the future. We want to serve every one in Perry Jj Janice Gilliam minutes and fourteen minutes of that is baking." Gilliam said she begins making biscuits at 5 a.m. every day and during the summer she begins around 4:15 a.m. She continued to explain that the amount biscuits that she makes varys day to day but did say the usual amount is Please see JANICE, Page 8A See Page 7A of today's Houston Home Journal 800-999-1990. "We will have workers out in the neighborhoods completing the census forms for people who haven't responded," Wymens said. "We want everyone to be counted and we'll work hard to reach that goal.” Wymens said census planners thought there would be problems delivering census forms through the mail. "We just never dreamed we would face so many problems," she said." But we're still very opti mistic." not just a few people." However, some members of the Ochlahatchee Club asked the offi cials what benefits the city could offer their recreational program. "I appreciate that the city needs to get into a total recreation pro gram. I'm very satisfied with what we are and I'm not sure what the city can offer us," Mark Mollcson said. "I can sec lots of ways we can help you but we've worked hard to get where we arc. The reason this Thought for the day "I looked at dealerships from coast to coast. I decided I wanted to spend the rest of my life here.' -Family Pontiac owner Danny Blackman, who bought his dealership here from the Sullivan family in January. Perry area deaths \ Emmie B. Bynum, 87, Hart ford; Lois McLendon, 82; Perry; Mary Liza Allen, Hay neavllle.; Lula Lowery Dooley, 70, Kathleen. For complete memorial information see Page 3A. To subscribe to the Journal call 987-1823 11l H •! m « i ' r» " J •ultMie i»B .. .but more workers are needed to finish By JAN HAMPTON Staff Writer Census workers arc needed in Perry according to James Proctor. Proctor is an interviewer and testing agent with the 20 county Macon census district. "I interview and administer tests to people who would like to work with the census bureau," he said. "We need workers to do survey work. It's a great opportunity to make some extra Chief, principal discount 'gangs' Both say problems caused by outsiders -- but under control By ANDREA SELLERS Staff Writer Reports that Perry High School has a serious gang problem arc overrated, according to police and school officials. Perry Chief of Police Frank Si mons said Friday that he is aware of some problems at the school, but added it's his belief that they arc originating in the community. "It's my feeling there are some student-related problems, but they arc originating somewhere other than the school," said Simons. Perry High School Principal Phil Smith agreed with Simons' assess ment. "We arc seeing more activity with kids from the community than in the past," said Smith. Smith and Simons both say there is no reason for parents to worry about the safety of their children at the high school. "We will do whatever is neces sary for a safe environment,” said Smith. "1 have confidence in Phil's abil ity to handle those situations - and his sense of judgement of when we club was started is because the city couldn't provide us with the recre ational opportunities we wanted.” "We're just here to plant a seed," Coucilman James Moore said. "We want to promote ideas and unity. We need you. That's what we're here for.” Councilman Buddy Roper said the baseball and youth program at Ochlahatchec are outstanding. "I think we could help each Dick Gillis will be chamber guest speaker Major General Richard F. Gillis will be the special guest of the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce at its next general membership meeting, set for Thursday, April 19. The 8 a.m. breakfast session will be held at the New Perry Ho tel. Tickets will be $5.50 in advance and $6 at the door, with reserva tions necessary by Monday, April 16. The general membership meet ing is being planned by the public affairs committee of the chamber, chaired by Draper Watson. Gillis is commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Cen ter, Robins Air Force Base. He is responsible for worldwide support for the F-15, C-141, C -130, all Air Force helicopters, air WEEKEND EDITION - 250 money." Those interested in becoming employed by the census bureau should come by the Perry Public Library on Fridays at 10 a.m. to take the test. "Some days I interview quite a few people and then some days no one shows up," Proctor said. ”1 think if people knew this employment opportunity is Please see JOBS. Page 8A (the police) need to be involved," said Simons. Superintendent of Schools Harold Chapman said both he and Smith have looked at the problem and come up with a firm approach. "I have instructed Mr. Smith to day to have unauthorized persons on the high school campus arrested for trespassing," Chapman said Friday. Chapman echoed Simons and Smith, saying if there arc gangs at the high school it is a community problem and not necessarily rooted in the school. "These are not real gangs," said Chapman. "These arc just groups of students.' Smith reported that he has seen no weapons at all and that if there was a suggestion of a weapon they would investigate it. There arc two groups reportedly at the school now according to sev eral students there. They arc the "Eight Balls" and ".38 Specials," according to a student there. Both are composed of blacks, students say. Please see GANGS. Page 8A other," he said. "The city of Perry could contribute toward the upkeep of your fields and swimming pool." Mollcson said the ballficlds arc soley supported through the sale of baseball signs. "I think that's why we've done so well," he said. "We've had to scrap for every thing we have and we appreciate it more." .31 ijX « ■■ |Hi '* Smi % Major General Richard F. Gillis to-air missiles and high-technology airborne electronics. Gillis, who assumed his current command in April 1988, is a com mand pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours. His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Le gion of Merit, Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, and the Vietnam Service Medal with five service stars.