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Masons Celebrate 150 Years With Open House By PAULINE LEWIS SUIT Writer On Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Houston Lodge will celebrate its 130th anniversary Weekend, from ia items. Food concessions also fea tured. Contact Karen Nikitopoulos at 987-1234, days, or 987-5535, evenings, for more information. •10 a.m.-4 p.m.—Flea mar ket/local vendors to be set up in parking lot at the comer of Com merce Street and Carroll Alley. This event is sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons. For more information, contact Louis Sturgis at 987-3723. •10 a.m.-4 p.m.—Photos with the Easter Bunny, sponsored by the Tahseria, available at the Gazebo on Ball Street Health, from 1A programs even more." "We will be taking appointments for many of our services to eliminate waits for our clients" said Dianne Banister, Health Department Nursing Director. "We will offer immunization and WIC Voucher pick up on a walk-in basis. Women who want to take advantage School, from 1A in an interview this week. “And, we will be close. If one is not finished, it will be Perry Elementary. But, even that one should be opened shortly after school resumes.” Loudermilk added that each of the new facilities features approximately 8,500-square-feet of space and contains a 5,000-square foot physical education room where students can participate in games, exercises and other physical education activities; a 1,000-square foot art lab; and a 1,000-square-foot music lab. Restrooms are also included. Each individual facility carries a price tag of approximately $250,000 with much of the work being done by in-housc personnel. As for Perry High School, Lou dermilk said that the county school Citizens Circulate Petition PETITION WHEREAS: The Houston County Board of Education has had more than sufficient time to provide the data related to their ate selection decision for the two new middle schools to be constructed, as requested in our March 11,1994 letter to Superintendent Hinnant; and WHEREAS: The Houston County Board of Education has been given ample opportunity to effectively communicate to die public the site selection process, including the supporting rationale, that was utilized in making their decision; and WHEREAS; The Houston County Board of Education has substantially failed to demonstrate that any type of valid, objective site selection process or data analysis was conducted in making this decision; and WHEREAS: Evidencxe exists to suggest that factors other than the best interests of the children of Houston County significantly influenced this decision made by the Houston County Board of Education; and WHEREAS: The planned addition to the Perry Middle School does not adequately address the facilities issues related to that school; and WHEREAS: The Houston County Board of Education has continually demonstrated an attitude reflecting disregard and contempt for the citizens of South Houston County, Now therefore, let It be known that we, the undersigned concerned citizens of Houston County demand that the Houston County Board of Education set aside its approval of the sites selected for the two new middle schools to be built in Houston County. Further, we demand that a valid, objective site selection process be conducted by the Houston County Board of Education which focuses on the best interests of the children of Houston County and provides serious consideration to appropriate sites located South of the SR 96 area. The above petition is being cir culated by concerned citizens of this community. According to a release by the group, "This petition is in response to a meeting held at Perry Middle School on March 24 . We were ba sically told that the school board was not going to do anything to al leviate the crowded conditions in with an Open House. Members have suggested that those enjoying the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at the Houston County Agriculture Building, •11 a.m.--The Southern Country Dancers, country and western dancers of all ages, will perform on the comer of Carroll and Ball streets. •11:30 a.m.-The Perry Farm City Flat Footers will perform tra ditional clogging on the comer of Carroll and Ball streets. •Noon-The Crossing Country Dancers, country and western dancers of all ages, will perform on the comer of Carroll and Ball. •Noon-Dogwood Parade 1994 will kick off at Kellwood Drive. Floats, clowns and beauty queens of our free mammogram program, called breastest, can stop by to enroll. This enrollment will only take a few minutes. Our goal is to offer everyone convenience and very personal service," added Banister. "We encourage everyone to call us at 987-1717 or 542-2050 with questions or to make an appointment." board and the City of Perry have come together to try and find a so lution to the school’s parking problems and the traffic hazards those problems create. “Our primary objective here is to provide more parking, mainly for the auditorium. When performances and events are held there, people park along the street and on the grass which causes a dangerous sit uation,” Loudermilk said. “Along with the city, we are currently look ing at some options to relieve this situation.” Additionally, Perry Mayor Jim Worrall said this week that the city is negotiating with the owners of the Perry Village Shopping Center to have the deep drainage ditch that runs along the south side of their property and North Avenue filled our schools. We need your support, as this will affect our community as a whole. "The concerned citizens group is on the agenda for the next Board of Education meeting scheduled for 1 p.m. on April 12. We are also looking at other options that may be available to us as we seek to should walk across the street *o the Lodge building to visit the facilities and enjoy the delicious refreshments they have planned and the video covering the beginning yean of the will be among the exciting entries motoring and marching down Gen eral Courtney Hodges Boulevard and through downtown Perry and Car roll Street 1:30 p.m.-Southem Spirit, a youth performance arts dance group,will perform at the comer of Carroll and Ball streets. 2 p.m.—The Cherokee Rose Dance Club, a group of country and western dancers, will perform at the comer of Carroll and Ball streets. Loudermilk, from 4A react to broken bones, bruises, scrapes? Will other kids hurt her feelings? Will my husband let her out to date? Will she have nice friends?" and so on and so on (there are just too many more fears to mention). All of those worries and duties and experiences totally blacked out and I was actually thinking (and still am) of doing it all over again. in. According to Mayor Worrall, the ditch is as deep as four foot in places and is not only an eyesore, but is also a potential safety hazard to motorists, including those going back and forth to the high school. Worrall said that if the owners will agree to buy the drainage pipe, the city will conduct the necessary construction. The ditch currently carries storm water off of the shop ping center’s property as well as the Perry High property. Worrall also said that, once a so lution is found for the parking problem, the city is considering a project to beautify the school’s campus by curbing and guttering its encompassing streets. improve these conditions. The Board of Education needs to under stand we will not give up without every option being explored. "The concerned citizens group is being advised by legal council at this time. Showing your support in this effort will only serve to strengthen our community." Lodge, its changes and happenings which will be shown. The Lodge does not solicit mem bers but will have applications available for those who desire to join. James McKinley, publicity person for the Lodge, says that the dining room, kitchen, large room and the reception area will be open to the public. The original lot and Lodge Building for Houston Lodge No. 35, Free and Accepted Masons, was purchased on August 1, 1850, for the sum of $1,500. The original building was demolished in February 1893. The present Lodge building, at the comer of Carroll and Jemigan streets, was dedicated on November 7, 1893. On December 27, 1952, the final payment was made on the During the pregnancy and the month after Lauren’s birth I said "NEVER again!"; and about once a day I say it to myself after a fraz zling experience. But I don't really mean it Every unenjoyable moment is worth the love I feel for her and from her. I’d take ten times the frustration and still love her as much as I do. Isn't love grand! PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Perry is considering applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant of up to $800,000.00. These funds must be used to benefit low and moderate income persons. The activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of housing, public facilities, and economic development. More specific details regarding eligible activities, plans to assist displaced persons and the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities to benefit low and moderate income persons, and the rating system will be provided at a public hearing which will be held at Perry City Hall, Perry, Georgia on April 7, 1994 at 6:30 PM. The propose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the development of the application and to review progress on the previous CDBG grant. Persons with special needs relating to handicapped accessibility or foreign language shall contact Janice Williams at 912/987-1911 prior to April 7, 1994. This person can be located at City Hall, Perry, Georgia 31069 between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays. Persons with hearing disabilities can contact Richard Huber at Georgia Department of Community Affairs, telephone number 800/652-7954. DOCTORS’ DAY MARCH 30 HIPPOCRATIC OATH I do solemnly swear by that which I hold most sacred: that I will be loyal to the profession of medicine and just and generous to its members; that I will lead my life and practice my art in uprightness and honor; that into whatsoever house I shall enter, it shall be for the good of the sick to the upmost of my power, I holding myself aloof from wrong, from corruption, and from the temptation of others to vice; that I will exercise my art solely for the care of my patients, and will give no drug, perform no operation for a criminal purpose even, if solicited, far less suggested; that whatsoever I shall see or hear of the lives of men which is not fitting to be spoken, I will keep inviolably secret. These things I do promise and in proportion as I am faithful to this my oath may happiness and good repute -be ever mine - the opposite if I shall be forsworn. Wednesday, March 30,1994 Houston Times-Journal building and lot Chartoed on November 6, 1844, Houston Lodge is one of the oldest Lodges in Georgia. Since the Lodge’s Charter, 72 men have been elected Master of Houston Lodge No. 35. Brother Timothy M. Furlow was the first Master of Houston Lodge, No. 35. On October 15, 1853, Brother S. Holt, Deputy Grand Master of the First Masonic District paid his first official visit to Houston Lodge No. 35. On May 20, 1867, the Lodge re solved that as Masons they pledged themselves to endorse all worthy persons engaging in teaching the colored people living among us. On December 20, 1878, Lodge dues were $2 per year. In 1904 the Masonic Home was dedicated by the Grand Lodge. On August 6, 1915, the pleasure of the evening was the unexpected visit from the Most Worshipful Grand Master, N.H. Ballard, who conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree on Hi>. Houser. On December 27, 1917, Brother A.B. Schilling was honored for having served 50 consecutive years as Tyler. On May 26, 1920, Houston Lodge served as host for the Houston County Masonic Convention. On May 9, 1949, The Lodge Your commitment to this oath is demonstrated daily. Please think about the caring services your physician has provided for your family over the years. Perry Hospital Caring & Healing In A Whole New Way. The Peachbelt Medical Auxiliary voted to allow the Eastern Star Chapter to use the Lodge for meet ings. On February 27,1950, The Lodge voted to establish a widows benefit fund. The members perform many acts of mercy which are not publi cized. On January 25, 1965, a motion was passed to suggest to the proper authorities that a hospital be con structed in Perry. A motion for the establishment of a Mason of the Year award was made by W. F. White on September 27,1966. The Perry Chapter of the Order ot DeMolay was issued on March 11, 1968. On December 21, 1977, the Past Masters of Houston Lodge conferred the Masters Degree on Brother Samuel Augustus Nunn, Jr. On November 28, 1989, Junior Grand Deacon Brother Tommy Irvin presented 50-year awards to Cohen Walker, Alton Hardy and Glea Gray. Others had received the 50- year and 25-year awards over the years. On April 23, 1990, Brother Alton Rainey was honored on his 88th birthday with cake and ice cream. The publication of a Newsletter was approved on May 28,1988. The Masters Degree was conferred on several candidates over the years. Page 11A