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Page 2B Wednesday, April 20,1994 " Houston Tlmes-Journal 1 11 .m l i If t I Competing for an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. were Houston County high school Juniors Melissa Brown, front left, Deldre Knight, Jessica Brewer, Flklsha Swader, back row left. Britt Barrett and Andrew Sanders. Barrett chosen by Flint EMC for Washington D.C. trip Perry High junior Britt Barrett was one of two winners selected by Flint EMC as the recipient of an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. Also chosen was Deidre Knight of Warner Robins High. The event is coordinated by the National Rural Electric cooperative Association and sponsored jointly by the electric membership coopera tives, their state-wide associations and NRECA. This is Flint EMC's 24th year of sponsorship. A highlight of the Washington trip is the Rural Electric Youth Day, during which a special pro gram coordinated by NRECA will feature speeches by high govern ment and rural electric officials, and Deiphians hold April meeting at McNeill home The Delphian Club held its regular meeting on Thursday, April 14 at the home of Agnes McNeill. Serving as co-hostesses were Alice Gilbert and Virginia Mason. A delicious dessert plate was served prior to the program and business session. Addis Colvin introduced Judge Bryant Culpepper who is Superior Court Judge of the Macon Judicial Court. Judge Culpepper talked about some of the court cases he has recendy experienced especially since the influx of crack-cocaine. President Joan Eubanks presided Roberts honored with surprise birthday party Mrs. Eunice Wilson Roberts was treated with a "Surprise 70th Birthday Party” on Friday, April 8, 1994 at the Georgia F '‘ grounds and Agricenter here in y. Mrs. Roberts is a lifelong resident of Houston County. This gala affair was attended by more than 150 friends, out of town guests and family. Special guest artist, Mr. Carlton Reese, of Birmingham, Ala., performed many outstanding songs including Mrs. Roberts’ favorite, "His Eye Is On The Sparrow." Mr. Reese is also the writer and composer of the civil rights song, "She Shall Overcome". The highlight of the evening was a special presentation by the Perry Women’s Society and city councilman Bobby Glover. The Perry women's Society selected Mrs. Roberts as "Woman of the Year 1994." They presented her with a beautiful plaque and one dozen long-stemmed red roses. She was also presented a plaque by her cousins, Bobby and Lossie Glover. Mr. Glover, representing Mayor Worrall and the City Council, issued a proclamation proclaiming Friday, April 8, 1994 as "Eunice Perry Kiwanians announce art contest winners BY PAULINE LEWIS Staff Writer From almost twice as many en tries this year as last year, the fol lowing were named winners in the Kiwanis Houston County Art Contest held at the Perry Library and kept on display there for several days: 12th grade: IsL 2nd, 3rd and 4th, Scott Bareither, Houston County High School. 11th grade: Ist, Lee Danielson; 2nd, Joseph Andrew Bacon; and 3rd, Rebecca Carter, all of Perry High School. ? AUCTION UnadiHa, 1 Iwy 11N Ryals Residence Saturday, April 23 10:00 am' Items fbr Sale: 2 color TV’s, King-size bed. Trash compactor, 2 Freezers, Washer & Dryer, Sofa 11 ide a bed. Schotz Anniversary clock, Formal dining.room s.uite, 2 Sewing machines. Microwave. Bench grinder, Misc. tools, kitchen appliances, 2 twin beds, and much more! Bailey Auctioneering Lee Bailey, Jr. GA#2443 * Phone HI2-645-36.35 participation in an "Energy Battle" competition comparable to the 1960 s television series "College Bowl." Chosen as alternates were Jessica Brewer of Perry High and Melissa Brown of Houston County High. Other students competing in District II were Fikisha Swader, Warner Robins High and Andrew Sanders of Northside High. Approximately 1,400 youth tour participants from 38 states will meet in Washington, D.C. for the National Rural Electric Youth Tour. Flint EMC will be sending five winners from three districts in its service area. over the business meeting. The following officers were elected to serve for the next biennium: president, Evelyn Rosebrock; vice president, Margaret Talton; secretary, Agnes McNeill; treasurer, Carolyn Etheridge; parliamentarian, Alice Gilbert. The directors will be Joan Eubanks, Marjorie Andrew and Betty Kelby. It was announced that the May 12 meeting will be a luncheon at the New Perry Hotel. Hostesses for that meeting will notify all members. Seventeen Delphians were present for this April meeting. A Eunice Roberts Wilson Roberts Day." The family of Mrs. Roberts also presented her with a plaque and red roses. The dinner menu was elegantly prepared by Mrs. Bertha Hill and and Unique Caterers and all decorations, tastefully prepared, was done by Pop Art in the Perry Marketplace. Mrs. Roberts is the proud mother of three children, Mrs. Juanita C. Porter of East Orange, New Jersey, Mrs. Cassondra R. Roberts of Perry, and Mr. Michael V. Roberts of Flossmoor, 111. She has one stepson, James Roberts of Warner Robins, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 10th grade: Ist, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention, Michael Shepphard, Perry High School. 9th grade Ist and 2nd, Danyelle Donath, Perry High School. Bth grade, Ist, Matt Rood, Perry Middle School. 7th grade, Ist, Joe Todd; 2nd, Ronny Hall; 3rd Mary Macßae; Honorable Mention, Carol Hawkins; Honorable Mention, Cassidy Rawls, Perry Middle School. 6th grade: Ist and 2nd, Joshua Knight; 3rd, Danny Nunez; and 4th, Missi, Perry Middle School. Perry native on staff at animal poison center By PAULINE LEWIS Staff Writer Dr. Karen Louise Duncan of Champaign, 111., daughter of Don and Joyce Duncan of Kathleen, was in the area last week visiting her parents and friends. Dr. Duncan is a 1977 graduate of Perry High School and a 1984 graduate of the Veterinary School of the University of Georgia. She is pursuing a masters degree in a resi dency in Veterinary Toxicology at the University of Illinois which she expects to complete in December 1995. She was speaker on Veterinary Toxicology at the University of Georgia's Veterinary School’s Annual Reunion over the weekend. Dr. Duncan, part of a staff of 10 veterinarians,- works at the University of Illinois' Veterinary- Toxicology National Animal Poison Control Center, the only animal poison control center in the country. Both pet owners and veterinarians can call 24 hours per day for infor mation concerning poisoned ani mals. Phone numbers are 1-800- 548-2423 (S3O charge), or have charged to caller’s phone , 1-900- 680-0000. Ten veterinarians work the phone lines over the 24-hour period and receive 100 calls per day from the United States, Canada, and sometimes from Mexico. The control center collects com puter data base on all phone calls and analyzes for trends. For exam ple, from the calls received during the Easter season, they discovered that Easter lilies are poisonous to cats, causing them to develop kid ney failure. STOCK UP SALE! JUNIORS'/MISSES TOPS & SHORTS CLASSIC TEES 2*15 „ FOR IV *9ea. KNIT SHORTS 2 s l7 * CAD mm COMPARE run ■ ■ AT sl4 ea. 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