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Letters, from 4A- will be completed, hopefully, in time for the fall of *95 school year. Sonic have suggested we build a new school in Perry and use the pre sent Perry Middle School building for some other purpose. I think from the above described conditions you understand we can't do that It would be financially irresponsible to close a school that is structurally sound and in the geographical center of the population it serves. I hope this helps you understand our situation and efforts to better the school facilities of our students in Houston County. Thank you for your understanding, involvement and support. Sincerely, Zell S. Blackmon Jr. Houston County Board of Education Truitt upset with newspaper's 'refusal' Dear Editor: At 3:08 p.m., today, March 4,1994, Mr. Jim Kerce, managing editor, The Daily Sun, informed me that he is refusing to allow me to re spond to Mrs. Norris' vituperative and mendacious "ad hominem" diatribe that appeared on the front page of The Daily Sun, March 3,1994. It is most regrettable that The Daily Sun continues to publish with the same partisan journalism that so distinguished The Daily Sun during the administration of jailed Warner Robins Mayor Ed Marlin. Richard A. Truitt, Jr. (Editor's Note: The following letter and poem have been submitted in memory of Giles Webb from his family and friends.) In Memory Of Daddy And PaPa As we here on this earth mourn you leaving us Daddy, I know the gates of heaven opened wide, the angels stood proud, held their heads a little higher and rejoiced as never before to welcome such a great man as you into your new home. Finally you have the eternal love, life and peace that you so richly deserve. You now have your new tomorrow. A unique creation, yes you were and still are. I feel as though I can reach and touch you, as if you are still here. I remember as if it were yes terday, your hands, your voice your smile and your eyes; not a word need be spoken, I knew how you felt "Take care of my babies", the last words you spoke to me. "Yes sir", I said. You know I will, you know we will. We will try not to let you down. Your buddy misses you, we all miss you. We love you. Through our pain and our sorrow, with the hopes and dreams of our new tomorrow, we will never let you part, for you are always in our * iearts> We love you, Abbie, Tommy, Beverly, Evie, John, Scott, Lil Tommy, Nicole Wright I Remember Major Giles Webb The Earth is the Lord's, including the World and all who dwell therein. He watches over all and fashions their hearts and sees their good deeds. 11l give you this special man, He said, for you to love and respect while he lives, It may be ten or more years so will you take care of him for me until I call him back. He's been a real Trooper, a good husband, father and grandfather, And though his stay might seem brief, you'll always have loving memories of this good man. All cm Earth must return, so don't be angry when I call to take him back, because he served me well and was a good man for all. Now that his work is done, it's time to end what God began. " Think of him with love and kindness. Say a prayer for this special man. A Friend Dallas Mobley Clean Your Closets & Make sss Call 987-1823 To Place Your Classified Today! We know what life’s about Life’s about family i priorities -- the children’s education, financial security, longterm plans for retirement. Your Alfa Larry Harvey agent can help you meet those needs with an Alfa life policy. With our insurance knowledge, we can help you to examine Alfa’s wide range of coverage options and to select the best policy and options for your needs and budget. Life’s about family security, and we can help provide it. Call your local Alfa agent for a free, at-home family protection review today. - 1108-B Washington St. Perry, Ga 31069 eft 988-2532 Find A Unique Gift For That Special Couple! Debbie Young & Ron Fauconniere - March 19 Tara! Watson & Glenn Palmer - March 19 Stacy Heath & Danny Wilson - March 19 Kimberly Griffin & Martin Pinckney - March 19 Candace Jones - Ben Wright - April 16 Leslee Johnson & Chris Small - May 14 Jill Shipley - John Richards - June 25 \913 Carroll Street • Downtown Perry • 988-822% Georgia Tax Free Funds Available •No Federal Tax • No State Tax Contact: Bill Richard CB&T Bank Bldg - 916 Main Street, Perry, GA 988-2455 SYNOVUS" SECURITIES INC Loudermilk from4A Mayor Worrall he said that if a citi zen makes a formal request, he will put it on the agenda at a council Evans, from 4A myself feeling that I had to have a , change. I had started the newspaper in Warner Robins. I had worked 24 years without a real vacation. I had the mistaken idea that I had to be there all the time, that it would not run without me. The pressures built up. There were many obligations to fulfill. Many meetings to attend. Personnel problems. So many things. I convinced myself that I needed a change. And when I was offered an opportunity to sell and retire I jumped at the chance. Like most people, I had a vision of retirement as the ultimate accomplishment. It wasn't long before I realized that retirement isn't what it is cracked up to be. For someone accustomed to going to work everyday and spending long hours on the job it was boring. Finding something to do to keep from wasting away be came real work. You can only play so much golf, read so many books. I looked back at the time I had spent doing a job that I really had enjoyed and I realized that I had talked myself into believing getting out was the answer. I realized that if I had sat back and thought everything through I would have been better off and happier doing what I did best, despite all the problems that went with it. * * * MY OWN experiences make me hope that before our Sam Nunn makes a decision to give up his seat in the senate he will think, long and hard, about what he would be giving up...and make sure it is re ally what he wants to do for the rest of his life. Undoubtedly there are many major corporations that would pay a hefty sum to get Sam to become CEO. But would he be happy influencing the fortunes of one company when he could influence the future of our country as a senior senator? Think about it, friend. Recycling, from QA Although Houston County does not qualify for the tax credits, the proposed bill would allow counties to form developmental alliances. If a county was eligible for a tax credit of $2,000, then every county in the alliance would be eligible for the credit Martin said Houston County could form an alliance with Dooly County, for instance, which would allow Houston to receive the $2,000 tax credit He added that de tails in the bill still remained to be worked out meeting. Along those lines the newspaper received a call from the manager of the local McDonald's. We recently printed a letter to the editor from a tobacco information committee concerning McDonald's banning smoking in their restaurants. We've been informed since, that not all McDonald's have banned smoking, only a small percentage. The Perry McDonald's still has a smoking section. Anyone who has a concern on such issues can contact me on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. I may not always have an an swer, but I can try and help. Also, if you have a solution to any concerns I mention in columns that are brought to my attention, please let me know. I will pass them along to the original caller. Perry is a great place and by working together we can keep it that way and, maybe, even make it better. Arlene McSwain Makes The Grade At Medical School Arlene McSwain has been named to the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry Dean's List for the fall quarter. Students earning a 3.3 grade point average or higher are named to the dean's list. Perry Area Home Loan Rates Petteragmt & Associates 3(1- year Fixed Conventional 6.750% + 4.375 pts & 7.500% + 0 pts. 15- year Fixed Conventional 6.750% + 1.250 pts Debt ratio to 50% •FHA/VA rales upon request. Debt consolida tion loans. Mobile homes on owned land 15 to 30-yr. terms. Second mortgages at prime. Commeridal & SBA Loans. Farmer MAC Loans. fMtessmt & Associate Financial Planner, Insurance Services Commercial, Residential, and Farm Loans P.O. BOX. 27 514-B GEN. C. HODGES BLVD. PERRY, GA 31069 Tei: Si2-987-38i7 Danny Foley “1994 Lane of Fame” as a result of letters received by Buick praising his work, submitted by service customers. CSA’s John Holm stated, “Danny exemplifies all the characteristics we look for. He’s a team player, trustworthy, and extremely knowledgeable.” Danny Foley will be featured in a watercolor painting on the cover of CSA’s new training manual. He will also be featured on training videos. Congratulations, Danny! CHEVROLET • GEO • PONTIAC • BUICK • GMC 987-2122 • 987-0098 • 742-4382 Service 987-1623 • Parts 987-1704 Wednesday, March 9,1994 Houston Times -Journal Board of Ed, from 1A erson and Skip Talbert voted for the new policy, while Shirley Lowery cast the lone dissenting vote. The board of education also ap proved a sexual harassment policy. "Unwelcome sexual advances, re quests for sexual favors and other inappropriate oral, written or physi cal conduct of a sexual nature when made by a member of the school staff or by any other person to a student or an employee or any other person or when made by a student to another student constitutes sex ual harassment when submission to such conduct is made, either explic itly or implicitly, as a term or con dition of employment or an indi vidual's education; submission to or rejection of such conduct by an in dividual is used as the basis for promotion or academic decisions af fecting that individual; or such con duct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an in I t “YORKIE” Month at CANINE CLEANERS. Bring this ad In with your “Yorkle” at his next grooming appointment In the IgypjillM month of MARCH and receive $2.00 off IS the charge. Please call for your tm appointment today!!! We appreciate 736 Carroll St. #26 Perry, GA 31069 Gay Barrett - Owner „ _ Kim Matlock - Janet Kelly - Groomers urs. ues. - a . We Welcome “New” Employee Cathy Flynn 111 ill mri i nrmriri 11 iirriri'i 111 u'l m'l'i vnrnrmwm Try Our New Specials Every Day Special $"189 4 Wings with French Fries J. 01 . „ , $029 $099 Shrimp Basket Pork Chop Dinner Pork Chop Sandwich I^^ 626 Courtney Hodges Blvd., Perry • 987-9756 Danny Foley, Service Manager at Hamby Chevrolet - GEO - Pontiac - Buick - GMC Truck was recently inducted to CSA’s National Buick Lane of Fame . Danny was selected from over 100 nominees to serve as a role model for training customer service advisors. Danny was considered for this prestigious honor CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-992-2941 dividual's academic or professional performance or creates an intimidat ing, hostile or offensive academic or work environment," reads the policv. Blackmon also defended the board's going into executive session to name schools after former Hous ton County educators, stating that the personnel record of potential honorees were discussed. Georgia sunshine laws allow a government body to go into execu tive or closed sessions to discuss personnel matters. Blackmon said the school board went into execu tive session to protect the "rights" of those being considered for a school, building or room name. Blackmon also said that he had talked to one of the writers of the sunshine law, Foy Evans, who indicated that he believed the school board had taken the correct position. page 11A