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MIDWEEK EDITION 25$ Perry & Houston County's Official Legal Organ ■ ■ ; -■ ' WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1994 Distinguished Ga. Kiwanian speaks to club By BRIGETTE LOUDERMILK Managing Editor Speaking before a full house at the Perry Kiwanis Club's regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. IS was Earl Williams, secretary of the Buckhead, Atlanta Kiwanis Club. Known for his achievements as a Kiwanian, members of Interclubs from Americus and Buckhead and Albany's Golden K attended the meeting as did Rank Craven from the Macon club who is the current District Administrative Secretary of Georgia Kiwanis and a former Lt. Governor and Governor in Georgia Kiwanis. Williams, a native of Thomson, Ga. and a Berry College graduate, became a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Buckhead in 19S8. He served as president of the club in 1967, has 41 years perfect atten dance, has been the club's Kiwanian of the Year three times, became secretary and bulletin editor in 1963 and has been secretary-treasurer and bulletin editor since 1977. In 1975 Williams was general chairman at the International Convention in Atlanta which is the largest convention in attendance in Kiwanis history. Beginning by saying he has a "close attachment” to Perry from his acquaintances with Sam Nunn, George Nunn and Wendell Whipple, Williams' speech humorously explained why Moses would make a good Kiwanian. Not only did Williams mention qualities in Moses such as resourcefulness, concern for others and the fact he was a hard worker, but he also pointed out that, "for all his inadequacies" God chose Moses to be a prophet and messenger of His word. With that in mind he asked the Kiwanians how they could refuse to take leadership roles in Please see KIWANIS, page 5A Relay for Life will raise funds for local ACS BY BRENDA THOMPSON Staff Writer Although the Perry Chapter of the American Cancer Society has been thrilled with the success of its annual auction over the past nine years, members say that they have discovered anew main event that should have no problem filling its shoes. Er, perhaps sneakers would be a more appropriate term here since that’s most likely what local folks will be wearing when they hit the track this coming May for the local organization’s first Relay For Life. A team event to be held from 6 p.m. May 20 until 6 p.m. May 21 Shiranda Mims was crowned Miss Perry High Friday night By VETO F. ROLEY Staff Writer Shiranda Mims had never won a beauty contest. However, after Feb. llth's Miss Perry High School contest, the se nior beauty can not say that, win ning the title. "It's great," said Mims of winning the title. "It was a surprise." She added that she had entered the Miss PHS pageant as a junior, but didn't place. Mims, the daughter of George and Rutha Mims, received a dozen roses, a designer cut and style, a carriage ride to the prom and a SSOO scholarship for winning the pageant. First runnerup in the pageant was Amanda Malone, the daughter of Charles and Terri Malone. She won a SIOO scholarship and a de signer cut and style. Second runner-up was Alison Hooper, the daughter of Linda Dei PERRY, GEORGIA'S HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1870-FQR COVERAGE OF YOUR EVENTS CALL 987-1823 ff The Houston Home# Journal _ , j I Earl Williams, third from left, was the guest speaker at the Tuesday Kiwanis Club meeting. Pictured also Is the Current District Administrative Secretary of Georgia Kiwanis Frank Craven, left, and Perry Kiwanians Secretary Deryle Whipple and President Elect Mike Drake. ®tk IS i, \ \■ i . ‘ am ', '' |j| f MJB£-- jjlijiam ilf 5 j|f m Wk fi^ '1 '"mß *nK ' |_ J||gP "*# : .'o '£ ■' •*■'WwiiraAifc.' * •A-.*.';s<MHaßHsfc' •*% yi.MigiM'Wv...'^|<.. bS$J| .O;| ;j^S^iiTO?>^(%Sife/^CTHBBjE-m '•■>•■• ' <v* i!^M^ > Tii ■ r ' ■ tV ,■' "? $M§ f: v i I.V llllljpV> V -> ‘ *, ? * Perry High Senior Amanda Malone, third from right, was presented a certificate of student recognition by Kiwanis President Elect Mike Drake, far right, at the meeting Tuesday. Attending with Malone was her mother Terri and PHS Principal Phil Smith. and designed to raise both funds and awareness for the Society’s fight against cancer, the Relay for Life just as the name suggests-will feature team members collecting pledges and taking turns walking' around the track at Perry High School. The local chapter is hoping to recruit at least 20 to 25 teams of eight to 12 members each to take part in the event and will begin building those teams during their kick-off breakfast this Thursday at the Northrop Cafeteria on Thompson Road. The breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. and is open to dert and Dennis Hooper. She won a SSO scholarship. Leissa Vallely, daughter of Bernard and Glenda Vallely, took home third runnerup honors; while freshman Allyson Barrett, the daughter of Mike and Sharon Lee, was named fourth runnerup. "It's strange," said Mims of her win Friday night. "People know me now. I've gotten a lot more popu lar, more people know my name. "I-guess the judges saw me hav ing fun," Mims said of her win. "Either way, I would be happy. I was in the pageant to have fun. When you have fun, things come to you." Mims said that she hoped to pur sue a career in acting in the future. She said that she would attend Val dosta State and major in theater arts. "I've always liked theater,” said 2 SECTIONS—I 4 PAGES, PLUS SALES CIRCULARS the public. “We’re real excited about this event and its potential,” said Andy Flowers, co-chairman of the event. “Our annual auction has been very successful for us, but we felt like it was time for a change-time for us to do something different. This is an event that the American Cancer Society has successfully used to bring communities together in ci ties and counties throughout the na tion and we look forward to present ing it here in Perry.” In addition to encouraging local businesses and companies to put Please see RELAY, page 8A Mims. "I've always liked being on stage." In addition to winning the Miss PHS title, Mims also won the "Best Evening Wear" prize and "Talent” prize. Mims sang "The Prickle Pear Bloom" from the one act play, "The Robber Bridegroom." Alison Hooper was named "Miss Congeniality.” She also took home the prize for the best costume in the talent competition. Dressed as Lit tle Red Riding Hood, she sang the song "I Know Things Now" from the musical "End of the Woods." Amanda Malone took home the prize for "Best Application” and "Best Interview." Allyson Barrett and Amy Phelps shared honors for "Best Costume in the Opening Number." Jill Mullins was recognized for having the high est grade point average among the Please see MIMS, page 8A RELAY m /WfIFDICAN VOUMCER ? SOCIETY A TEAM EVENT TO FIGHT CANCER SL, , s . v/ M mmr tk- - jp ™ Perry High School held H annual Miss PHS pageant Feb. 11. Shown are (Fr) Alison Hooper, second runnerup, Amanda Malone, first runnerup, Shiranda Mims, Miss PHS, and Allyson Barrett, fourth runnerup. Not shown Is Leissa Vallely, third runnerup. Stafford to seek re-election as commissioner By VETO F. ROLEY Staff Writer County Commission Chairman Sherrill Stafford became the first candidate in the July primary when he announced, during the regular meeting of the Houston County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Feb. 15, that he would seek re-elec tion to Post 1 of the commission. The commissioners also set the qualifying fees for the 1994 elec tions. For county commission chairman, Post 1, which is a full time position, the fee was set at City receives news that six area roads will be upgraded By BRIGETTE LOUDERMILK Managing Editor Six streets in Perry will receive needed re-surfacing thanks to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Tolleson employee killed during work accident Saturday By BRIGETTE LOUDERMILK Managing Editor An employee of Tolleson Lumber Cos. was killed during a work acci dent at approximately 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. Tracy Scott Robinson, 26, of 1207 Charles Ave., was killed while working on a piece of ma chinery at Tolleson Lumber Cos. where he was employed as a mill wright. According to Perry Detective Mike Pheil, the machinery was down for repairs when the accident occurred. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. at Hayneville Baptist Church. Rev. Gene McKinney officiated and burial was held in the church ceme tery. In lieu of flowers, the family re quests contributions to the Tracy Robinson Fund at Crossroads Bank. Robinson is survived by his wife, Tammy Roberts of Perry; one daughter, Courtney Roberts; two sons, Coty Robinson and Dustin Williams; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Funderburk of Clinchfield; one sister, Lavelle Yanson of Perry; two brothers, Mike Robinson of Perry and Ossie Funderburk of Clinchfield; and his paternal grand mother, Jennie Funderburk of Alexander City, Al. FOR LIFE Locally owned and operated 124TH YEAR—VOLUME 14 $1,440. The county commission Post 2 fee was set $162. Three Houston County Board of Education positions will be up for election, Posts 2,4, and 6. The qualifying fee for each of those posts was set at $36. The qualifying fee for clerk of state court was set at $1,098, while the solicitor of state court fee was set at SI,OBO. The qualifying fee for judge of state court was set at $2,200. Please see COUNTY, page 8A Presented to Perry City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 15 was a letter from the DOT listing the areas authorized for improvements. A total of 1.940 miles will be paved once the projects are com plete. Roads to receive re-surfacing in Congressional District 2 are King Boulevard, Gardner Drive and Starbuck Drive. Roads to receive re-surfacing in Congressional District 8 are Jemigan Street, Hillcrest Avenue and Ross Street Council denied requests from three citizens to place street lights in Please see CITY, page 8A In today's issue... The community’s sympathy is ex tended to the families of those who recently died. They include Arthur Green Jr., Perry; Tracy Scott Robinson, Perry. For more infor mation please see Page 2A. JOYCE CQMPTQM 4A DEATH NOTICES 2A CLASStfIEQ fifi EDITORIALS 4A LEGAL NOTICES 38.8A LOCAL CALENPAB __BA BILL OYEBIQM SA VETO ROLEY 4A