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H Buster E Davis 111 Davis participates in homecoming activities at BPC Buster E. Davis, 111, of Perry, was chosen for the 1994 Homecoming Court at Brewton- Parker College. Mr. Davis, a junior majoring in business administration, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Davis, Jr. of Perry. At BPC, Buster is a Student Government Association Senator, a member of the Council of Presidents, and is Vice-President of Delta Sigma Chi. He is also President of the Student Activities Council. The BPC Homecoming Court, elected by vote of the student body, consists of both male and female representatives of the freshman, sophmore, junior and senior classes. Brewton-Parker was founded in 1904, and is a four-year, liberal arts institution, affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention, offering Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Ministry degrees as well as Associates degrees in Arts, Science, and Applied Science. Byrd to entertain in Ft. Valley during 'Picnic in the Park' "Picnic in the Park," sponsored by Fort Valley Main Street, will be held on Wendesday, April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Food and drink vendors will be on site for a refreshing afternoon lunch in the Downtown triangle park. Entertainment will be provided by singer/musician Eddie Byrd. For more information, please contact Fort Valley Main Street at (912) 825-5986. Admission is free and open to the public so don't miss out on this event in beautiful Downtown Fort Valley. Those who serve our nation Barry recipient of Marines promotion Marine Cpl. James T. Barry, son of James T. and Rita Barry of Bonaire, was recently promoted to his present rank while serving with 4th Maintenance Battalion 4th Force Service Support Group, 4th Marine Division, Augusta, Ga. He joined the Marine Corps in June 1988. Wilson reports for duty wity U.S. Navy Navy Perry Officer Ist Class David Wilson, son of Gene and Rosa M. Wilson of Perry, recently reported for duty aboard the destroyer tender USS Shenandoah, homeported in Norfolk, Va. Wilson joined the Navy in October 1982. Latimore on duty in Va. with U.S. Navy Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class David Latimore, whose wife, Tammie, is the daughter of Ruth Sutton of Perry, recently reported for duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, homeported in Norfolk, Va Pvt. Askew completes Army basic training At Columbia, S.C. Army Pvt. Nortrell L. Askew has completed basic training. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. Askew is the son of Jessie J. Askew of Perry. Askew is a 1992 graduate of Perry High School. Spring celebration under way at Callaway Gardens Spring has sprung at Callaway Gardens! With the beginning of Spring Celebration and the blooming of the spectacular display of azaleas, the season is in full swing. The first weekend of Spring Celebration, "Gardening Weekend," March 25 and 26, was a treat for all. In addition to the weekend's main event, the annual Volunteer Plant Fair and Sale, other acticities such as Discovery Tables, Hummingbird Programs and "Spring for a Sprout" attracted visitors from throughout the Southeast. During Spring Celebration's second weekend, "Environmental Adventures," April 2 and 3, guests enjoyed performances by environmental entertainer "Billy B.” The highly popular Easter Egg Hunt and the annual Easter Sunrise Service were also well attended. More than 15,000 visitors enjoyed the excitement of these weekends and the natural beauty of the azaleas. Citing a 30 percent increast in attendance as compared to the same weekends in 1993, Roger Childers, Vice President of Sports and Recreation comments, "The increased attendance for the first two weekends of Spring Celebration is credited to the wonderful activities and variety of family-oriented programs Callaway Gardens has to offer. We look forward to the next three fun-filled On Dean's List... Sabrina Rene Boyd, William Jefferson Edes and Gene Vanderpool, all of Kathleen, were named to the Georgia College Dean's List winter quarter. Q Kids Kingdom Preschool Q LJ Andrew United Methodist Church LJ □ 2418 Hwy. 127-Kathleen, GA. □ □ Now Registering for 1994-1995 School Year □ I i Classes for 3 and 4 year olds LU □ For information call Mrs. Kay Bates, Director □ □ 328-1111 or 987-7934 □ }" ATTENTION!!!!!!!! , April is Shih-Tzu Month | M MBII at CANINE CLEANERS. | Bring this ad in at your next a PP olntment In the month of April and [ get $3.00 off the grooming price. Cali I for your appointment today!!! We |R appreciate your business. Thanks! Hours Tues. - sat. 9-5 Perry, GA 31069 J Spring TIME Sale PULSAR WATCHES 40% Off A Perry Marketplace 988-8252 While in Perry, bet sure to visit gomQniM “Everything For The Country Home” Come see our selection of unique country items Located at the Perry Marketplace (next to Kroger) 988-3112 Hr« M-Th 10-6 • Fri-Sat 10-7 weeks." Spring Celebration will continue through April 24, 1994 with many exciting activities and programs still to come. "Earth and You Weekend," April 9 and 10, will feature presentations on Spaceship Earth by Mike Weilbacher, scientist and performer. Steve Hoddy and his remarkable raptors, returning from Spring Celebration 1993, will be the highlight of "This is for the Birds Weekend," April 16 and 17. Callaway Gardens' own Season Platt and her slithering snake friends, will entertain young and old alike during "Walk on the Wild Side Weekend," April 23 and 24. Continuing throughout Spring Celebration is "Spring for a Sprout," a special project for children that gives them the chance to select and pot their own plant Of course don't miss the beauty of more than 750 varieties of azaleas found along roadways, walkways and waterways throughout Callaway Gardens. Join the fun at Callaway Gardens for Spring Celebration! Spring Celebration admission is sls per family vehicle, Monday through Friday, S2O on Saturdays and Sundays. Annual members are admitted free. Callaway Gardens is located 70 miles south of Atlanta on U.S. Highway 27 in Pine Mountain, Georgia. For more information call Callaway Gardens, 1-800-282-8181. To be selected for the dean's list, a student must have at least a 3.2 grade point average on 12 or more hours attempted for the quarter and have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. ■4 F ■ Banks crowned queen Bathanl Banks, daughter of Greg and Alyce Morrow Banks was crowned the 1994 Miss Pine Seedling Queen o Crawford County. She resides In Roberta. Rev. and Mrs. J.J. Morrow of Perry are the maternal grandparents and Wyndel and Miriam Banks of Falrburn are the paternal grandpar ents, Bethanl has an older sister, Ashll Banks. Perry Area Home Loan Rates Peitersaon & Associates 30- year Fixed Conventional 8.250% + .500 pts & 7.250% + 6.250 pts. 15- year Fixed Conventional 7.750% + .250 pts Debt ratio to 50% *FHA/VA rates upon request. Debt consolida tion loans. Mobile homes on owned land 15 to 30-yr. terms. Second mortgages at prime. Commericlal & SBA Loans. Farmer MAC Loans. jjletterssnn Sc Associates Financial Planner, Insurance Services Commercial, Residential, and Farm Loans P.O. BOX 27 514-B GEN. C. HODGES BLVD. PERRY, G A 31069 Tel: 912-987-3817 ******************************************************> Effective Mav 1.1994 the following subscription rsttes will take place: plus sales tax for in-county SOOSO tJjmi plus sales tax for rates in state TTtJ plus sales tax for rates out of state : 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. Payment must be received before ■ • . ZSM May 1, 1994. w * . .x;.; :• : ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥*¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥' Wednesday, April 13,1994 Houston Times -Journal- GED and reading classes begin We are pleased to announce the opening of the Perry Adult Learning Services (PALS) Center at 1118-A Ball Street in Perry. Free GED and reading classes will be held at this location starting April 11th with day classes from 8 Call 987-1823 To Subscribe Today! j You Can Open Weekends^lLp^i/ I SHU I SAVE UP TO $5.00 During April 4 May ■ pUhajF SI.OO Per Admission Ticket (912)382-9800 |F TO VISIT & ENJOY BEAUTIFUL *|| I R£% T !c°e.s BEA CHES AND WA TEH PARK Only I Located Near Tiilon • I-7S, Exit 22 Subscribe Today Call 987-1823 c PaitewiA OmulciMe fap tfie ftatlorinty &icLe&: Candace Jones & Benjamin Wright - 4-16-94 Connie Peavy & Bruce Veeder - 4-30-94 Lezlee Johnson & Chris Small - 5-14-94 Gay Lancaster & Heath Dykes - 5-14-94 Jennifer Brooks & Keith Beck - 6-11-94 Cheryl Cainion & Lawrence Goss - 6-18-94 Gwen Roper & Chip Free - 6-18-94 Jill Shepley & Jon Richards - 6-25-94 90S 9 87 ' 1392 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Evening classes will start April 12th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you desire to give the gift of reading or would like to help someone obtain a GED, please call PALS at 988-8305 today. Page 3B