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Letters To The Editor
Dropout Stories Applauded
Dear Editor;
You are to be commended for the articles on
the school dropout problem in Chattooga Coun
ty in the Jan, 22, 1887 edition of The gummer
ville News. They represent a great deal of time
and research,
High school dropouts are a major concern
of botfibusiness andpthe community and efforts
to reduce this high rate are included in the ob-
Chattooga Lawmen Probe
Burglaries, Dog Fight
Several thefts were in
vestigated by the Chattooga
County Sheriff's Office during
the /{mst week.,
video cassette recorder
and a 19-inch color television
set, each valued at $359, were
reported stolen from the home
of Johnny L. Williams, Trion,
Monday night, said Dep. Barry
Pless. No place of forcible en
try could be found, reports
said.
Three tool boxes and
another box of household items
were re;mrted stolen from a
room off the carport at the
residence of Christine Bryant,
Summerville Rte. 5, last K/lon
day, said Dep. Sgt. Dan
Young. The items were valued
at $225.
AMPLIFIER
. An amplifier valued at $225
was reported stolen from a
1979 pickup truck owned by
Robert Timothy Fulmer, 1119
Cathie Lane, Summerville, on
Monday, said D:]p. Pless. The
amplifier was valued at $225.
The incident remains under
investigation.
A 1&71 pickup truck owned
by Irene Bryant, Lyerly Rte. 1,
was reported stolen from her
home getween Saturday and
Monday, said Dep. Sgt. Jerry
Davenport.
A stereo with 3peakers, 20
audio tapes and women's
clothing were reported stolen
from t%e home of Christine
Rogers, Summerville Rte. 5, on
Tuesday, said Dep. Stan
Smith. The items were valued
at S3OO.
CAR THEFT
Lorene Parker, Lyerly Rte.
1, reported her 1979
automogile stolen from a Sum
merville (f)arking lot last Satur
day, said Dep. Lisa Anderson.
The vehicle was recovered Sun
day after it had been wrecked
Caord of Thanks
Words cannot adequately
express our sincere apprecia
tion to all who extended com
forting sympathy and help in
our recent bereavement. For
the floral offerings, food and
other kindnesses we are deep
ly grateful. A special thanks to
the Rev. W. H. Dean, the Rev.
Darrell Denson and FErwin-
Petitt Funeral Home.
The family of Clyde
Walker
Caord of Thanks
Words cannot express our
sincere appreciation for the
kind words of sympathy, cards,
food, flowers and everything
that was done to make our loss
more bearable. Sincere ap
preciation is extended to the
Rev. John Kellett, Erwin-Petitt
Funeral Home, the Dry Valley
community, the Trion First
Baptist ghurch. the South
Summerville Baptist Church
and friends and neighbors who
comforted us during the loss of
our loved one, M. 5 “Curley”
Roberts. Our heartfelt thanks
to all of you and may God bless
ou during your time of need.
‘ Theg/'gmily of “C(:trley"
Roberts
In Loving Memory of
Buddy & Flossie Dunn
Who Passed Away
Aug. 6, 1982 & Oct. 6, 1982
You suffered much in
silence,
Your spirit did not
bend
You faced your pain
with courage
Until the very end.
God saw the road was
getting rough
The hills were hard to
climb,
He gently closed his
lovely eyes
And whispered, ‘‘Peace
be thine.”
The weary hours, the
days of pain,
The sleepless nights are
past
The ever-patient worn
out frame
Has found sweet rest at
last.
Our hearts still ache
with sadness
As secret tears still
flow
What it meant to lose
you
No one will ever know.
We Love You,
Sadly missed by
your family
jectives of the Chamber.
Thank f'ou for your support
Sincerely,
Bill Kinzy
President
Will Hair
Chairman,
Education Committee
on the Holland-Chattoogaville
Road, said Dep. Tammy
Owings.
Lyerly authorities were in
volved in a chase of three |
juvenile runaways in a yellow |
truck last Saturday, said Dep. |
Anderson. The truck wrecked
on Oak Hill Road but no one |
was ir:f'ured. said reports. The
juveniles were released in the |
custody of their parents.
DOG FIGHT '
Dep. Pless said Catherine
Hester, Polk Street, Menlo, |
reported that someone shot her |
pit bulldoi Tuesday as she was |
trying to break up a fight bet- |
ween the dog and several
others in the neighborhood. [
The dog was wouncFed in a hip,
reports said. I
Two fighting women ac- |
cidently knockeg out the win- |
dow on a car owned by Jimmy |
Reece, Highway 27, Summer
ville, last %aturday, said Dep.
Anderson. The incident took
place at Hank’'s Pool Hali,
Highway 27, said reports. The
women then jumped into a
light blue colored car and fled
north on the highway, said
reports.
ARRESTS
Among arrests made by the |
sheriff’s office last week were |
the following: |
— Frederick Wayne Lon- |
don, 28, 8 Willow St., Summer- |
ville, was charged with |
violating the Georgia Controll
ed Substances Act (GCSA)
Wednesday.
— Sherry Lynn Smith, 24,
1108 Cathie Lane, Summer- |
ville, was charged Monday |
with criminal trespass and
released on $2,000 bond. |
— A 16-year-old juvenile |
was arrested Monday on two |
counts of shoplifting and taken |
to the Youth Development
Center (YDC) at Rome. |
— Janie Faye Wood, 22, |
Summerville Rte. 3, was charg- |
ed last Friday with criminal
trespass and released on SSOO |
bond.
— Tammy C. Hill, 19, 1032 |
Milton Cir., Summerville, was |
charged with theft by conver
Council To See
Roads Program
Georgians for Better Roads |
will present a slide program at
6:30 p.m. Monday, just prior to |
the 7 p.m. meeting of the Sum- |
merville Mayor and Council. |
The Chattooga County |
Chamber of Commerce |
Transportation Committee has |
been invited to view the pro- |
gram. Grady McCalmon, city |
manager, said the public is also |
invited. '
The Mayor and Council are ‘
expected to review the city's |
fire protection subscription |
program at the monthly |
meeting. Some Menlo and |
Lyerly residents on the Sum- |
merville utility system (main- |
ly natural gas) have asked that |
they not be charged a fee by |
Summerville since their fire |
departments provide fire |
protection.
IN ZONE |
A public hearin§ will also be |
held on a proposal to provide %
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND,
S. A. Dillard,
Who Departed This Life
Feb. 7, 1986
A year ago today you
were suddenly taken away,
with no time for goodbye.
Oh how we wish we could
have told you one more
time, that we loved you,
before you had to go.
I can't forget you, my
heart still aches with
sadness. I still cry for you
because I feel so all alone
without you here. God
knows how much I miss
you, but in God's own time
we will see one another
again.
Sadly missed by
your wife, Mattie,
and daughter,
Margaret McLeod,
and family, and
Joyce Hayes and
family
sion last Friday and released
on $5,000 bond).,
— A 15-year-old juvenile
was arrested on two counts of
shoplifting last Thursday and
released to the custody of a
parent. The youngster was ar
rested again last Friday on a
shoplifting count and taken to
the YDC.
TRESPASS
— Willie Junior Trammell,
33, Trion, was charged with
criminal trespass last Thurs
day, Jan. 29, and released on
SI,OOO bond.
— Johnny William Wooten,
19, Summerville Rte. 2, was
charged with interference with
custody on Jan. 29 and releas
ed on SSOO bond.
— A 15-year-old juvenile
was arrested on Jan. 29, charg
ed with being unruly and
disorderly, ans taken to the
YDC at Rome. :
— A 14-year-old juvenile
was arrested Jan. 29 on two
counts of shoplifting and then
released to tge custody of a
parent.
(Georgia law prohibits
publication of the names of
juveniles charged with crimes).
— Martha Louise Sherrell,
also known as Martha L.
Broderick, 39, Rossville Rte. 1,
was charged with theft by tak
ing late last week and released
on SSOO bond.
THEFT
— Deborah Louise Parker,
26, Summerville Rte. 2, was
charged with theft by taking
last week and released on SSOO
bond.
— Henry Fay Crowe Jr., 40,
Star Route, Cloudland, was
charged with simple battery
last week and released on
SI,OOO bond.
— Susan Covington, 23,
Stevens Street, Summerville,
was charged with criminal
damage to property last week
and released on $2,500 bond.
— Carol Denise Rogers, 27,
321 McCollum St., Trion, was
charged with writing a bad
check last week and released on
SSOO bond.
for a CN or commercial
neighborhood zoning district.
The proposed rezoning of the
Chattooga High superinten
dent’'s building on College
Street also is pending. The pro
perty is now owned by Fay and
Sue Hurley.
A Chattooga Library board
appointment will be considered
Monday night by the Council.
A recommendation on a re
quest to make Hill Street one
way is also expected to come
before the Council.
SICK LEAVE
The city's sick leave and
vacation policy may be revised
by the Council. A committee
studying the issue is e)((ipected
to present recommendations
Monday night.
Several items are expected
to be considered for purchase
by the city.
Police Chief Arlen Thomas
is exfilected to (f)resent areport
on a high-speed chase involving
a city ;l)atrol car last Saturday
(see related story).
An ordinance involving
state-recommended speed
zones is expected to be
presented to tfie anel for its
consideration, sai(? McCalmon.
IN LOVIN(()} MEMORY
F
GENE WILLINGHAM
Who Passed Away
Three Years Ago,
Feb. 9, 1984
Remembering so many
things
that you said and done,
Remembering the good
times shared,
the laughter and the
fun,
Remembering your
warmth, your smile,
your kind and
thoughtful way,
And remembering all this
helps each passing day.
Sadly missed by
your family and
friends
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Suicide Prevention
Target March 11
March 11 is the target date
for beginning a suicid:J)reven
tion program designed to aid
(‘,hattoo‘ga County youngsters,
a task force decided Tuesday
afternoon. It also sent out an
agpeal for more volunteers for
the 'Frogram.
he first training session
for volunteers will beield from
10 a.m. until noon next
Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the
Chattooga County community
room, 5 South Commerce St.,
Summerville. Dr. Alden Cline,
coordinator of mental health
for Northwest Georgia, will
conduct the informal sessions
for volunteers.
VOLUNTEERS
John Hayes, who is chair
in% the task force, said more
volunteers are needed to man
a suicide prevention hotline. In
terested persons should show
up at next Wednesday's train
ing session, he said.
The task force is a project
of the Chattooga Interagency
Council.
The program Wednesday
may be recorded and
videotaped for the benefit of
future volunteers. At* least
three more training sessions
are planned before the hotline
is placed in service Wednesday,
March 11.
Harry Powell, Chattooga
County commissioner, has
agreed to pay for installation of
the telephone service and the
monthly billing for the hotline
with county funds, according
to Sue Elliott of Chattooga Ser
vices (formerly EOA).
Debt Reduced
To $208,000
Chattooga County’s
million-dollar debt has been
reduced to $208,000, accordinlf
to Commissioner Harry Powell.
The commissioner had said
when he assumed office that he
was forced to borrow at least
sl-million to finance the coun
ty's indebtedness and pay off
bills.
As late as last December,
the county still owed $825,000
in loans, according to records
at Powell's office.
Seven Face DUI Charges
Seven people were arrested
on charges of driving under the
influence of intoxicants during
the past week, according to
records at the Chattooga Coun
ty Jail.
They included Robert
Lewis Gaines, 36, Mobile, Ala.,
also charged with speeding; Ar
thur Pau%Wade, 21, 215 Alred
St., Summerville, also charged
with driving on a suspended
license anfi with being a
Two Injured In Accident
Two people were hurt in a |
car-tractor-trailer collision on |
Commerce Street in Summer- |
ville last Friday.
Lt. J. R. Johnson said a car
driven by Herman Albert
Mueller Jr., 33, Menlo, was in
volved in a crash with a|
tractor-trailer truck driven by }
Robert Wayne Derrick, 42,
Greenwood, S. C.
Injured were Mueller and
Jimmy J. Wilson, 3, 300
Guest Column
By Max Cleland
from editorial page
military service.
Myers set a number of aviation records — first non
stop flights from London to Washington, D. C., and from
Hawaii to Alaska; first air travel around the world at the
equator; and fastest U. S.-transcontinental transport.
He won the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
with Oak Cluster, service ribbons from around the globe
and five battle stars. His hometown later added to his
honors by opening the Henry Tift Myers Airport.
Myers simply loved to fly. That's why he returned to
civilian life in 1948, rather than accept a desk job as a 1
general in the Air Transport Command. He retired from
American Airlines in 1967 after 37 years as a pilot, with
35,000 hours in the cockpit.
On his reason for preferring to fly, instead of wearing
a general's stars, Myers philosophized, “‘Clip the wings of
a robin, and it becomes tame. You clip the wings of an
eagle, and it dies.”
(Editor’s Note: This column is provided by Secretary
of State Max Cleland. The Georgia Department of Ar
chives and History assisted with the research).
LISTING
It will be listed with infor
mation as ‘‘Suicide Lifeline.” It
also will be listed in the white
pages in the next GTE
telephone book and under
Social Service Organizations in
the 'lyellow pages, she added.
he telephone number will
be publicized by the local
media and with posters, cards
and handouts in area schools,
the task force decided.
Funds are needed for sup
plies such as cards and han
douts, Hayes said. Donations
may be made out to Suicide
Lifeline, Chattooga Counté' In
teragency Council, SS. Com
merce St., Summerville.
A committee of the task
force is scheduled to meet Fri
day afternoon to work on
bylaws for the Suicide Lifeline
program.
SURVEY
Hayes told the task force
about a surve‘X] of hiih
achievers by ‘“Who's Who
Among American High School
Students’” regarding the
suicide problem. The survey,
which was conducted in the
spring, 1986, indicated that 46
percent knew a young person
who has committed suicide or
who has tried to commit
suicide and 31 percent have
considered it themselves.
The factors teens feel most
contribute to suicide, the
survey indicated, are a feeling
of personal worthlessness (8
percent), feeling of isolation
and loneliness (81 percent), and
pressure to achieve (72 per
However, the commissioner
said incoming taxes made it
possible to reduce the debt to
$208,000. Powell indicated that
he may not retire the entire
amount of the remaining in
debtedness until the end of the
current calendar year.
The county’s increased li
quidity may free up some
monies that would have other
wise been used to pay on the
debt, the commissioner
indicated.
habitual violator; Terry Dover,
22, Trion Rte. 1, also charged
with having no proof of in
surance; James Allen Peace,
31, 1411 Melba Dr., Trion, also
charged with driving on a
suspended license; Charlie
Murdock, 51, 201 Marvin St.,
Summerville; Joe Lewis
Dupree, 50, Gable, Ala., also
charged with driving without a
license; and William Russell
Stevens, 26, Trion.
Woods St., Summerville, said
Lt. Johnson.
The mishap took place on
Commerce Street getween
First Avenue and Washington
Avenue at 5:51 a.m., police
said. Reports said the Mrl)xeller
car crossed the center turn lane
and struck the truck.
' Use NEWS Classifieds!
cent). Family influences cited
included lack of communica
tion between teens and their
parents (58 percent), lack of at
tention from parents (50 per
cent) and a lack of stability in
the family (49 percent).
SOLUTIONS
Awareness and counseling
were the high achievers’ solu
tions of choice to the teen
suicide tragedy. Seventy-one
percent chose an awareness
program while 68 percent
chose a suicide prevention
hotline and 61 percent picked
the availability of private
counseling in schools.
Seventy-nine percent of the
students surveyed reported
that their natural parents were
still married to each other,
despite a divorce rate of 50 per
cent nationwide.
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The Summerville News, February 5, 1987 . ..
Jobless Rate
Down In Area
Chattooga County's
unemployment rate dl%eped to
7.4 ‘rercent last December, ac
cording to preliminary figures
announced by the Georfiia
Department of Labor this
week.
It was down considerably
from the 8.7 J)ercent rate in
November and from the 10.2
percent rate in December,
1985.
A total of 8,079 persons
was working in December,
compared with 8,060 in
November and 7,722 in
December, 1985. Only 645
Chattooga residents were
without (jiobs in December,
compared with 771 in
November and 877 in
December, 1985. The total
labor force in the county was
8,724 in December, 8,831 in
November and 8,599 in
December, 1985, the Labor
Department said.
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The 10-county Coosa Valley
area saw its unemployment
rate rise from 6.3 percent in
November to 6.5 percent
December, however. It was 7.3
percent in December, 1985.
Georgia's jobless rate re
mained unchanged from
November to December, stan
din% at 5.7 percent.
he civilian labor force con
sists of the total number of
residents who are either
employed or are jobless but ac
tively seeking work. The
unemplog'ement rate is based on
the number of residents, age 16
or older, who are in the job
market but not yet working.
Authority Meet
The Summerville Develop
ment Authority will meet at
7:30 a.m. Tuescfay. Feb. 17, at
Summerville City Hall.
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