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Page 2A - Wednesday, April 6,1994 "H0u5t0n Times-Journal Mrs. G.D. Brldgeman SAVANNAH-Mrs. G.D. Bridgeman, 79, of 5919 Moseley Dixon Rd., died Saturday, April 2, 1994 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. A lifelong resident of Bibb County, she was the daughter of the late Willard Matteau Shores and Lula Mae Fuller Shores. Mrs. Bridgeman was a charter member of Thom as ton Road Baptist Church. Survivors: six daughters and six son-in-laws: Nita and Luther Williams, Marzie and Aubrey Kitchens, Jo and Bill Veal, all of Macon, Marion and Bud Gray of Madison, Wisconsin, Sheila and Brodie Gammon of Pooler and Beverley and Percy Hardy of Perry; sister, Doris Anderson of Lizella; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Services: Funeral Services were held Tuesday, April 5, 1994 in the Snow's Memorial Chapel on Cherry Street in Macon. Interment took place in the Macon Memorial Park. The Revs. James O. Arnold and James Smith officiated. April is month of the young child in Perry Mayor James E. Worrall and a group of three-year-old children of Meadowdale Learning Center will officially declare April as Month of the Young Child Friday morning with the signing of a proclamation. The signing of the proclamation is sponsored state-wide by the Georgia Child Care Association members. Chandra White, director of Meadowdale Learning Center, said that the month is a special month to "celebrate the child." "And this month," she said, "we plan to celebrate the importance of each child’s health." Ms. White said that the calendar is full of many special activities and field trips throughout the month for our toddlers up through the school children. Each week is dedicated to a particular celebration. The month begins with "Children's Week". "Child Care Awareness Week" and "Teacher Appreciation Week" will follow. The month will conclude with "Children Helping Children Week". Those events planned dedicated to the child's health will be a monthly menu of healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks, exercises at the park, a field day, and a special program for our parents entitled "Your Child’s Health" which will be a workshop given by Rpse Reilly, a registered nurse and instructor at the Perry Hospital. Parents will also partake in a "Good Morning" healthy breakfast on April 4th. "Some other exciting activities that we have planned for the Month of the Young Child," Ms. White said, "are picnics at the park, our annual dogwood tree donation to the city of Perry, dancing under the pavilion party, school spirit day, professional spring photographs and a kindergarten preview for those children attending kindergarten next year." During the week of April 4-8, school children who are on their Spring Break will find many exciting activities planned such as lunch at Pizza Hut and a trip to Macon's Discovery Zone. "I am very proud of a program planned during 'Children Helping Children Week’, said the director. Effective Mav 1. 1994 the following subscription rates will take place: $ 25 plus sales tax for in county $ 32.50 plus sales tax for rates in state $ 45 plus sales tax for rates out of state 50* for newspaper in racks Call Melanie during the month of April to renew your subscription at the current rates before the price increases listed above go into effect. Death notices "For the first time, Meadowdale is sponsoring a unique event which was developed by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital called 'Bring a Bike Day Trike-A-Thon'. This program is designed to expose preschoolers to using riding toys safely through a fun activity and provides a parent-awareness program that involves the parents in safe behavior practices to ensure their child's well-being." The Trike-A-Thon will benefit children with catastrophic diseases and reduce accidents involving children on riding toys. "Children are special every day," said Ms. White, "but we really go all out during this month to prove it." Simmons, Smith are finalists in honors program The Georgia Department of Education recently named fifteen Houston County sophomores and juniors as finalists for the 1994 Governor's Honors Program. The program is a six-week summer instructional program designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students challenging and enriching opportunities not usually available during the regular school year. Activities are designed to provide each participant with opportunities to acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to become independent life-long learners. This year's program will be held at Valdosta State College from June 19-July 30, 1994. The following students will be representing the Houston County School System this summer: Kanetra Simmons, daughter of Jean Simmons, area of nomination is Communicative Arts; and Hillary Smith, daughter of Luke and Anne Smith, area of nomination is Science. Both girls are from Perry High School. For further information contact Rosemary T. Culpepper, Coordinator, Gifted Program at 929-7800. PpftA » L | H Ii M I I f if kihPl|F ' April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Kathy Garnett, director of Rainbow House, met with Mayor Jim Worrall recently ae he Issued a proclamation designating the month of April, 1994 ae Child Abuse Prevention Month In Houston County. The Rainbow House Children’s Resource Center Is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse In all Its forms, providing numerous programs and services to the citizens of Houston County. As a part of the month-long observance of Child Abuae Prevention Month, Rainbow House has organized a campaign called ”Promises to Keep”, to focus on prevention activities and services necessary to eliminate child abuse In our community and our state. [U--/ 4"-r) p Large group of gorgeous latex and silk flowersf 4J just in. Come in and see Kitty about your Uj custom arrangement - she gets real creative this time of year! Kristi Long - Todd Hodgson - April 9 Candace Jones - Ben Wright - April 16 Lezlee Johnson & Chris Small * May 14 Ashley Oliff - Gil Harvard - May 28 Jennifer Brooks - Keith Beck - June 11 Jill Shepley - Jon Richards - June 25 Betsy Foster - Jim Bloodworth - July 9 913 Carroll Street • Downtown Perry • 988-8223 v The Best Kept Secret In Perry / toy Hospital: .’Celebrating 251fearsof Caring &Healing. . Hospital began caring for the community in 1969. We started out with a small, hometown facility in a growing rural area. As the community grew, so did we. The hospital has come a long way since 1969! We’ve added almost BY PAULINE LEW 18 Staff Writer Miss Amanda Malone, a senior at Perry High School, was second runner-up in the Macon Kiwanis Talent Showcase held at the Grand Opera House in Macon Thursday, March 31. She sang "Waiting for Life", a hit song from the Broadway play. "Once On This Island". Amanda is the daughter of Charles and Terri Malone of Perry. She is very active in Perry High School activities and has been honored for her work in drama. She presently is waking in the school's 11,000 square feet, many new specialized departments, advance medical equipment and exceptional staff members. Yet, one thing that has remained the same is our ability to meet each patient’s individual needs. Our doctors, nurses, Perry Hospital Twenty-Five Years of Caring & Healing Local applauded for talent Republican Party of Houston County Notice to Qualify Candidates Any persons who are interested in running as a candidate for office in Houston County on the Republican ticket are notified that the dates to qualify begin on April 25,1994, at 9:00 a.m. and end on April 29,1994, at 12:00 noon. Contact Annette B. Johnson, Chairman, at 987-9588 for informa tion. To Gel A New Car Loan At 5.95% APR, All II Takes Is A Little Push. For a great rate and quick approvals on new auto loans, give us a call or stop by any Bank South office. And discover how low we can go. {Jj= Bank South Loan availability subject to credit approval. Rates are subject to change without notice. Certain limitations apply Rate requires automatic deAiction of monthly payments from deposit account ©1994 Bank South Corporation. Member FDiC. therapists and technicians have remained dedicated to making you feel comfotjable and secure under their personal treatment. This is what makes the difference at Perry Hospital where we’ve been caring and healing for 25 years. musical, "To Have and To Hold". Amanda is active in Perry Presbyterian Church. She plans to enter Georgia Tech this fall and ma jor in biology. There were 16 contestants from Middle Georgia who competed for the SI,OOO first place prize which was awarded to Andrea Gross from Warner Robins. Also a singer, she has a Nashville recording contract. Carla Ryne, a twirler from Southeast High School in Macon, was also second runner-up.