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-THE HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1993
RAFB hosts business symposium in Perry
The Warner Robins Air Logistics
Center will host a Small Business
Opportunities Symposium at the
Georgia Agricenter in Perry March
16-17. The event will include rep
resentation by organizations and di
rectorates at WR-ALC that have ac
quisition responsibility. Several of
the center's major prime contractors
have been invited to participate as
exhibitors to discuss subcontracting
Zoning, from ia-
the zoning accomplished goals set
by the board but that everyone
could not be pleased.
“Zoning is always uncomfort
able because it means change,” he
said, “but we tried to maintain
neighborhoods and relieve some of
the overcrowding at Bonaire and
Miller.”
In other board business:
•The board voted to approve a
resolution allowing for the sale of
1987 and 1988 series bonds at this
time, which will save Houston tax
payers $485,000 over a period of
time.
•Approval was given to sell the
10 acres of school property on Elko
Road to Deryle T. Whipple. The
property was put up for bid, and
Whipple had the high bid at
$15,010.00.
•A discussion was held concern
ing the whole language approach to
teaching reading and writing in
elementary school. Boardmembers
Team,
from 7 A
will be a good cleanup lime. Help
is needed to reduce litter on the
roadways, especially before the
grass starts to grow again. When
the mowers start to move again, lit
ter on the ground gets ground up
and makes more litter. Even if you
don’t want to adopt a mile of road,
perhaps you know of a block or
corner in Perry that seems to attract
litter where you could help.
To participate in Adopl-A-
Highway, call Brink Stokes at DOT
at 987-1543 or Bill Halley at 987-
1911. To adopt a street, a block, a
corner or park in Perry, call Bill.
Your help will be appreciated.
Guest,
from 4A *
it makes the war an admirable cru
sade.
But when, even during the war,
Lincoln issued his emancipation
proclamation about slaves in the
rebelling states he didn't free slaves
in states fighting with the North.
So the war began, and was firstly,
over the question of independence.
No one wants to stress this to
day; the other version is better
stuff. And the other version of his
tory has now been widely accepted
and will continue to be. But the
facts remain facts whatever the po
litical and moral climate of another
time.
And Georgia's state flag repre
sents a struggle for independence
lost, a valiant struggle by a people
in which very few owned slaves and
many of whom opposed the sys
tem.
Those whose ancestors gave their
lives for the cause of independence
don't want their memory, their
sacrifice, tarnished by modern
political expediency,
understandably. But they will lose
in the end. The irresistible
momentum and moral tone behind
the winners' view of the war is
permeating even the Deep South.
Letter, from 4A-
encouraged. For out of the ashes of political defeat often
rises the Phoenix of political victory.
What must the pro-life movement do in the political
realm? First and foremost, it must insure that pro-life re
mains the prevailing view of the Republican party.
Second, pro-life Democrats must aggressively seek to
change the Democratic platform. If they fail, I suspect pro
life Republicans would welcome them into the ranks of the
GOP. Also pro-lifers should educate themselves and others
as to the voting records of their respective representatives.
Pro-lifers should start now laying the foundation for a Pro-
Life President in 1996. Pro-lifers should work toward a
Pro-Life Governor in 1994. The first step is to make certain
that the GOP nominee is pro-life. John Knox is one GOP
candidate dedicated to the cause. There may emerge others.
But the most pressing need is the immediate lobbying of
Congress to prevent passage of the Freedom of Choice Act.
Constituents of Georgia's eighth district should contact
Rep. Roy Rowland and urge him to vote against the
Freedom of Choice Act. Since Rep. Rowland is pro
choice, only a large volume of constituent mail will likely
prove effective.
These are a few goals for the pro-life movement to con
sider. But for these goals to be achieved will require a
united, coordinated and sustained effort. The choice is
ours. The time has come "to roll up our sleeves and get to
work!"
Don Sweat
Macon, Georgia
opportunities. Workshops covering
various facets of federal procure
ment will be offered concurrently
throughout the Symposium.
Those interested in attending or
learning more about the sympo
sium can contact the WR ALC
Small Business Office at (912) 926-
9527 or (912) 926-9523. The regis
tration fee is $55 per person and in
cludes a luncheon. The deadline is
Feb. 23.
expressed concern that parents ques
tion the approach, while teachers
and principals told the board they
approve of the methods. Parents
having questions regarding their
child’s reading classes are encour
aged to visit the child’s classes to
observe the methods firsthand.
Changes,
from 1A
meeting requirements.
In other business:
• The commission approved a
variance for Perry Country Club
which allows them to build 52
feet from a city right of way.
• The commission voted to be
gin the process to change 1101
W.F. Ragin Drive from a C-l
zoning to a C-2 zoning. The own
ers want to put a hair salon at the
location.
•Commission members will
meet Monday to visit cluster de
velopments in Macon.
Wreck,
from 1A
recover and return to work before
too long,” Kitchens said.
Mathis should return to his post
within three or four days.
Booker,
from 4A
malia, then President Clinton and
the U.N. need to take a closer look
at the inhumane practices occurring
daily in Bosnia.
I know the United States cannot
be the savior of the world. I realize
it is impractical to expect us to
rush to the aide of every group of
suffering people. But how can we
possibly hold our heads high with
out at least trying to salvage some
of the integrity left among the
Muslims in Bosnia?
And if we don’t intervene and of
fer assistance to war-torn Bosnia,
how can we ever justify helping
any other country? True, starvation
does lead to physical death, but
won’t the continued raping and hu
miliation of Muslim women lead to
the death of their spirit?
Who decides whether hunger or
rape is worse? That’s certainly not a
decision I would want to make.
Students,
from 4A
Melissa Law, Michael Marks,
Andresa Ragin, Matthew Roth,
Andrew Willard. 10th Grade - Brent
Collier, Robin Griffin, Jason
Niederkorn, Daphne Rightmyer,
Elcthia Woolfolk. 11th Grade -
Paul Kemp, Amanda Malone,
Sheyna Moon, Christy Sloat,
Georgia Toomer, Shanlal Watkins.
12th Grade - Tiffany Arrington,
Lora Brewer, Annie Brown, Renee
Laccfield, Kevin McGowan,
Matthew NcSmilh, Jill Prickelt,
Pamela Rowland, Daniel
Strandburg, Khcsha Thornton,
Paula Witherington.
Chamber, from 1A
tial for Americans to save in order
to invest and update technology.
Nunn said there needs to be a
change in the educational system in
elementary and secondary education
because America is behind in math
and science. Also a problem in
schools is discipline, he said. He
suggested taking some of the
sergeants in the U.S. military and
making them teachers during the
downsizing of the military.
Nunn said, "We reap what we
sow," and he cited statistics to de
scribe what America is sowing.
He said eight out of 10
Americans will be a victim of a
crime. One of every 12 women will
be raped, and the number is grow
ing, he said. Fifty percent of mar
riages end in divorce, and 25 percent
of children are bom out of wedlock.
Nunn also commented that there are
26 acts of violence on television
per hour. He said, ''We're tired of
this kind of programming.
"It's up to all of us to speak
out."
Nunn concluded with a challenge
to the audience to uphold America's
moral standards.
Trudie Warren, the 1992 Perry
Area Chamber of Commerce
president, presented the President's
Award to Perryan Eddie Wilson.
Wilson generated more than 50
New, from 1A-
nomic development, retail and
education committees. Included
with the different committees is
their purpose and objectives.
Faircloth said some of the
chamber's projects will be com
bined with the Warner Robins
Chamber of Commerce in 1993.
"Growth of this county seems to be
moving toward the center of the
county, and anything the Perry
chamber can do to facilitate the
growth of the county, we need to
do. One thing we need to do is
work with the Warner Robins
Chamber of Commerce."
Also listed in the Program of
Work is the chamber's mission
statement. "The Perry Area
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percent of the chamber's revenue
last year through a golfing
tournament.
Warren also presented the Perry
High School Horticultural
Department with an appreciation
award for maintaining the grounds
at the chamber, and Tim Lewis ac
cepted.
Chamber Board Member Pat
Buice presented the Seabie Hickson
Community Service Award to
Nancy Arcos in honor of her hus
band Bobby Arcos. The award is
presented to the person who con
tributed the most to the "betterment
of Perry."
Warren officially gave her gavel
to new chamber President Jimmy
Faircloth. Faircloth accepted and
presented a plaque to Warren for her
appreciation.
911,
from 1A
Some residents feel they
shouldn’t have to pay the $1.50
charged on their phone bill since
they don't get "enhanced" service.
"We haven't been able to find a
solution, but I'm going to look
into it," Stafford said.
He said he will find out
definitely if there's no way to have
the information displayed on the
screen.
Chamber of Commerce is organized
on behalf of iti Membership to
promote business and enhance the
quality of life for the Perry area. I
believe strongly in that," he said.
"Without the chamber, busi
nesses wouldn't have a central orga
nization to take a stand for their
business."
When asked about changes for
the chamber in 1993, Faircloth
said, "Every chamber is different
every year because different person
alities are involved."
Faircloth said the excitement and
activities are accompanied by being
"hectic."
He said he doesn't get much time
to himself between his job at The
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Society presents books
The Central Genealogical Society continues
imeeting one of its goals: to disseminate
genealogical and historical data. Pictured are two of
the members of the society as the present a copy
of their 28th book, Land Records of Houston
County, 1829-1831 Volume II compiled by Davine
V. Campbell, left, edited by William R. Henry, right,
to Caroly Sullivan, Clerk of Superior Court, Houston
County. The book, funded by the R.J. Taylor Jr.
Foundation, contains an abstract of all the deeds in
Deed Book "D” plus a map of the original 1821
Land Lot Districts. The full Index will save time, not
pnly for genealogists, but for anyone needing to
research the older land records of Houston County.
Books were also donated to each of the libraries in
the county.
Bank of Perry and his new position
at the chamber. He said he can
never repay his wife, Patti, for her
patience. "She understands and
knows I believe in what I’m doing."
Shelton receives
Army promotion
Bradley R. Shelton has been
promoted in the U.S. Army to the
rank of specialist
The soldier, a unit supply spe
cialist, is the son of Danny W.
Shelton of Perry.
He is a 1990 graduate of Perry
High School.
Kinney graduates
from basic training
Airman Larry K. Kinney has
graduated from Air Force basic
training at Lackland Air Force Base.
During the six weeks of training
the airman studied Air Force mis
sion, organization and customs and
received special training in human
relations.
In addition, airmen who complete
basic training earn credits toward an
associate degree through the
Community College of the Air
Force.
Kinney is the son of Lynne M.
Andrews of Perry.
The airman is a 1992 graduate of
Southeast High School, Macon.