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MThe Houston Home M Journal AN AWARD-WINNING PARK NEWSPAPER © 1990 rmmmrv —77 ~mr —SHST"* —■■■■HHTimi- B *Jm mA % l\ » 4^HmPI W* ^ i V?.r^^v>;\^v‘^ ;^v/ ' *Wr W 1 B Ass An Easter symbol *«—-*«•«" Lilies are a symbol of Easter and the new life It brings. This Sunday many families In Perry wilt gather together to Joiner suspended from force By TOREY JOLLEY Staff Writer Houston County Sheriff Cullen Tallon suspended Capt. Terry Joiner from the department without pay following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation report. "It was a very difficult decision to make. Terry was with me going on to 18 years,” said Talton. He added that his decision was not based solely on the indictment but from facts in the GBI report. The Houston County grand jury indicted Joiner April 9 of misappropriating a AAR-15 Colt Board approves pay raise By TOREY JOLLEY Staff Writer The Houston County Library Board met April 12 at the Perry Library for their monthly meeting. The meeting's agenda was filled with an amendment to the constitution and bylaws, a financial report, pay raises for employees, a decision on where to bank and the proper procedure to follow on over due books. The board voted Jo amend the constitution and bylaws with a provision which will remove a member from the board for failing Local deaths Emma B Worrell, 92—John Avery Welsh. Death notices appear on Page 3A.. Thought for the day "My thoughts are on sailing tomrrow. I always think a day ahead". —Jerry Whitney, Perry, Ga. Index POLICE REPORT 2A SHERIFF S ARRESTS 2A DEATH NOTICES 3A CALENDAR OF EVENTS 3A EDITORIALS 4A REMEMBER WHEN 4A JIM SHIPLEY 4A MARK SAMUELS 4A SOCIAL NEWS 7A LEGAL NOTICES 7A SPORTS IB WOODS 'N WATER 4B BOBBY TUGGLE 4B CLASSIFIED ADS SB ""’ " ' worship in celebration of Easter. For a listing of church services see page 88. semiautomatic rifle that had been in the custody of the Dooly County's Sheriffs Department and selling it to Charles Holt, an officer in the Perry sheriffs department, for $350. "Terry has five working days from the time I suspended him to appeal. I do not know if he will," commented Talton. The Macon Telegraph and News quoted Joiner as saying, " At this point in time, I haven't been convicted of anything. Sure, I will appeal. ... I don't think that what was done to me was done in the right way, but I guess that's for the to attend three meetings, unless the missed meetings are approved by the board. The board approved the proposal of an "across the board 4% raise for all employees" effective July 1 made by Joe Williamson, chairman of the personnel committee,. Williamson also proposed a quarter per hour increase effective April 1, 1991 for experienced employees: it too passed. Williamson explained, "Two minimum wage increases will occur. One on April 1,1990 to I - , Journal color by Eric Zellars Friends Lydia Lovejoy, left, talks to Coleyne Connell, director of The Lovejoys. The Lovejoys are a family of puppets who courts to decide." Currently Joiner is unavailable for an additional comment. "This is one of the toughest decisions I've had to make since I've been sheriff," said Talton, adding dial it was a necessary decision to maintain the credibility of the sheriffs department. According to Talton, Jack Kemp represented Joiner in the grand jury indictment but is unsure if Kemp will represent him in the appeal as well. $3.85 per hour and the second will increase to $4.25 per hour on April 1,1991. Consider the fact the raises we give today to current employees and then next year we hire new employees. The new employees would make the same pay as experienced workers and we have some employees that have been with us for 11 years. We (the personnel committee) suggest we give experienced workers a 25 cent per hour raise." Judy Golden, director of Houston Please see BOARD , Page 6A perform for schools and churches In Perry. This week they performed for the students at Tucker Elementary School. Grand Perry Panther pitcher Ken Sikes sent the other team home in defeat. For more sports news, see page 18. Northrop not for sale Manager quashes rumors on local plant; says missile construction to start in Oct. By ANDREA SELLERS Staff Writer Northrop Human Relations Manager John Sundquist told Exchange Club members on Thursday that the plant in Perry was not on the market to be sold and never has been. Sundquist also said that production of the new Tacit Rainbow Missile will begin on October 1, 1991 despite rumors to the contrary. Sundquist showed two videos while at the meeting. The first video was in honor of Northrop's fiftieth anniversary last year. Chuck Yeager made an appearance in the video praising Northrop airplanes like the T-38, F -5, FA-18, and F-20 Tigershark. There was also some footage on the new B-2 Stealth Bomber. Sundquist showed another video on the abilities of the Tacit Rainbow Missile. Tacit Rainbow is an anti-aircraft radar missile. When launched it will detect the radar and track it. If the radar is shut off, the missile will circle until the radar is turned back on. ; » I . 4: John Sundquist After the videos were over, Sundquist answered questions from the club. According to Sundquist, construction on the building should be finished in the next month. Sundquist also said that there is some discussion on whether they will need to do more construction on the building. After construction is finished, they will begin bringing in the equipment. Sundquist also mentioned the many community groups that Northrop was involved in. Northrop helps the Older American's Council (OAC) with fundraisers. Please see NORTHROP, Page 6A PERRY, GA. | . k // ’ */ Johnnie Mae Whitfield, right, with her mother Margaret Duffle. —Perry People— Johnnie Mae has a winning philosophy about living By JAN HAMPTON Staff Writer Johnnie Mae Whitfield has a certain philosophy about life, one she attributes to living her years in Perry. "I think people should just try to be happy no matter where they are,"Johnnie said with a twinkle in her eycs."Do the best you can and be happy." Except for a brief trip to Al abama a few months ago, Johnnie has never traveled very far away from Perry. "These young people get out and move all over the place," she said with a chuckle. "That isn't me. I was born in Perry and 1 expect to die in Perry. I've heard of a lot of places I've never been and I suppose those places arc nice. But Perry is where I intend to stay." Johnnie began working at a young age. "I learned early on that life goes on by working," she said. "Work is a part of life. Lots of times I’ve had jobs that weren't the best. But even when I had those jobs I just tried to take things in stride.lf you can Republican front runner visits Perry By JAN HAMPTON Staff Writer State house minority leader Johnny Isakson (R-Mariella) says the next man who occupies the governor's chair should promote more economic development in Georgia. Isakson, the Republican front runner in the governor's race, was in Perry Friday searching for votes. "Who ever becomes the next governor will have to deal with what 1 call the three "e’s","lsakson said. "And those are education, en vironment, and economic develop ment." "We need to be out there marketing our own assets,"he said. "We need to take Georgia's business climate and make it work for the citizens of Georgia." Isakson suggests municipalities and stale government become "profit partners." "Grants don't really work any more," he said. "The stale govern ment throws out some money to the towns and then sits back as if weather a bad situation out and not let it gel you down, you'll come out alright." Recently Johnnie's children and grand children came home to visit. It made for a five generation gathering. "I'm proud because some of the things I taught my children have stayed with them," she said. "And really that's about all a parent can hope for." Johnnie says she always taught her children to lake care of their possessions. "We didn't have as much as some people did," Johnnie said. "But we were proud of what we did have. Pride for yourself goes a long way in making a good person." "Today I see my children and grand children taking care of their clothes and cars and I think 'Johnnie’s done a pretty good job,"'she said. One thing Johnnie doesn't un derstand is the emphasis young people place on clothes today. "I always dressed in clean, plain Please see JOHNNIE, Page 6A though something great has been accomplished. If stale government and municipalities work together as partners, I think more could be done." Johnny Isakson As a Republican, Isakson admits it will be an up hill battle to the governor's office but thinks the po litical atmosphere of Georgia is changing. Please see ISAKSON , Page 6A