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- Saturday, April 30,1994 "Houston Times-Journal page 2A —' l . J Robert Morris "Pop" Horton Robert Morris "Pop" Horton, 75, of 532 Ochlahatchee Drive, died Wednesday, April 27,1994 at his residence. Bom in Tallapoosa, Ala., he was the son of the late Charles H. and Iris Mae (Bradley) Horton. "Pop” was a heavy equipment operator with Houston County roads and bridges department, a member of the Grovania United Methodist Church and was married to Sara Wheeler Horton. Survivors: wife, Sara Wheeler Horton of Perry; children, Donna H. Maggard of Athens and Larry Horton of Grovania; step-children, Janet Rainey, Terry Lawhom, Dennis Lawhom, Michael Lawhom, all of Perry; 13 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Services: Will be held Saturday, April 30, 1994 in the Perry Untied Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Burial will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery. The Revs. Charles Lamb and George Tribble will officiate. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. \ ' Left to right: Perry Exchange Club members Janice Carroll, Judy Hall, Keith Chapman and Ty Sturgeon look over local entries In a “greeting card” contest being sponsored by the National Exchange Club. Exchange Club announces projects BY BRENDA THOMPSON Staff Writer In continuing their promotion of child abuse prevention, the Perry Exchange Club recently announced their participation in two special projects-a greeting card contest for children and an annual road block to raise much-needed funds. The contest, which is sponsored by the National Exchange Club and the Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Centers, is a holiday greeting card contest entitled “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Chil dren”. It began on April 1 and coin cides with national observances of Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to Judy Hall, local Exchangite and coordinator for Health fair will be held May 3-4 Mark your calendars for Warner Robins Supply Company's Health Fair open to the public on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 3rd and 4th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. you can get lab work done for only sl2 from occupational health centers. All of the following businesses will be offering information and testing free of charge: •Opti World-vision screening •Houston Medical Center respiratory center, pulmonary screening and physician referral •Houston County Emergency Management-free blood pressure checks •Ga. Dermatology and Skin Perry, GA A A CLOSING NOTICE Moil., May 2, Tues., May 3, Wed., May 4 IN FRANTIC PREPARATION FOR OUR GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE EVERYTHING MUST GO, INCLUDING FIXTURES!! watch this newspaper for details Death notices Perry entries, several Perry and Houston County schools with students ages six through 12 participated. Their entries were picked up on Wednesday, April 27, and are being forwarded to the Exchange Club’s national offices in Toledo, Ohio, where judges will review them along with other entries from throughout the nation. Six winners will be selected in the contest, one male and one fe male, from the following age cate gories: 6-8, 9-10 and 11-12. Entries will be judged according to the age level based on creativity, originality and relevance to the contest’s theme. The winning artists will each re Cancer Center-checking spots tor possible skin cancers •Medical Center of Central Ga.- Diabetes screening, also Pamters in Health-fat tissue display, height/weight •Perry Chiropractic Health Center-computer back screen •American Red Cross-blood pressure checks •Gold’s Gym-body fat content c heck and exhibits Along with the following: •Houston County Sheriff Department-alcohol content display •American Cancer Society •Medicine Shoppe •Houston County Emergency Management-rescue truck •American Heart Association MAFFETT’S 'Check out' Bank South's new ATM program "Check With Us on May Ist" is a program Bank South kicks off on May 1, 1994 involving a five percent discount at Kroger's (10 percent for seniors on Wednesdays at Kroger's) and other participating merchants for a six month period. During this time, check card holders will receive the five percent discount any time the check card (also known as a debit card) is used. The new Bank South Check Card is like a plastic check, assessing money in the holder's checking account, which is accepted at places that do and do not take personal checks, if the merchants take Master Card. ccive a SIOO U.S. Savings Bond and a one-year subscription to the children’s magazine of their choice. Additionally, the winning designs will be featured on the official 1994 holiday greeting cards of the National Exchange Club Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Winners will be notified next month. As for the road block, club officers have announced that local members will be setting up in two locations--one near Stanley Furniture Store on Macon Road and one near the Agricentcr-from 8:30 Please see PROJECTS, page 3A •Houston County Extension Service-crash dummies •Homecare Medical-equipment and supplies •Healthmasters-equipment and supplies •Dental Care Center-pamphlets and model •Warner Robins Police Department-drug display and police car •Houston Medical Center ambulance •Houston County Health Department If you have any questions, please call Kim Gallavan, Personnel Assistant at (912) 953-5070. The Check Card is also an automated teller machine (ATM) card with a Master Card logo added. It can be used at Bank South's nearly 300 ATM’s throughout Georgia. Plus, it's easy to use, making it ideal for everyday purchase of groceries, gas, movies, etc. The card is actually better than writing a check-less hassle, no need to reveal the holder's address and phone number, and it eliminates the bulkiness of a checkbook. And, since the money is already in the holder's checking account, there's no outstanding balance to pay finance charges on, and its a better MGTI releases names of locals on honor roll The following students have been named to Middle Georgia Technical Institute's honor roll for winter quarter. Students from Perry are Vickie H. Grilliot, Kevin D. Bloodworth, Mabel D. Moss, Sterling F. Tipton and Robert C. Mclnvale. Students from Kathleen are Catherine Barrett, William J. Edes, Patricia F. Allen and Roger W. Tennent. Students from Bonaire are Suzanne E. McGehee and Kay M. Squires. Agricenter schedule April 29-May 1: SE Antiques & Collectibles Market 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Admission, $2. For more information call 912-994-9882. April 30: Dogwood Ball 8 p.m. to midnight. $25/per person. For more information call 912/987- 2760. April 30-May 1: Magnolia Arabian Horse Show 9 a.m., daily. Free admission to the general public. For more information call 912/984-4965. Please Note items on this calendar are subject to change. Call 987-3247 to confirm each event. FiDllfiAßF A SERVICE OF PERRY HOSPITAL May Classes Ladies Health Smart Luncheon Breast cancer is the most common cancer in America. This program will feature a speaker who will highlight breast cancer and mammograms. The lastest information from the Amercian Cancer Society will be provided. Lunch is included. Date: Tuesday, May 5 Time: 12:00 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. Location: 733 Carroll Street Cost: $lO (pre-registration required) Alzheimer Forum Dr. Susan Rayboume will be our guest lecturer. She has done extensive research on Alzheimer's disease and the drug used to treat it-cognex. Date: Thursday, May 26 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Perry Hospital Dining Room Cost: FREE American Red Cross CPR & First Aid An accident can happen anywhere, anytime. Learn how to respond in emergency situations. All participants will receive a 240 page First Aid and Safety Book and certification through the American Red Cross. Date: Thursday & Friday May 26-27 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Perry Hosp. Dining Room Cost $35 (Pre-registration required) Medical Explorers For boys and girls ages 14-21 to gain a greater understanding of vocations in the medical field. A different speaker will be featured each month and will include a tour of the department featured. Medical Explorers is a program developed by the Boy Scouts of America. Date: Monday, May 16 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Perry Hospital Dining Room Topic: TBA To register call Perry Hospital at 987-3600 or Beth Jones at 988-8291. Pre-payment is necessary to guarantee reservation. way to manage personal debt Another feature of the card is that it eliminates posting of individual checkbooks. Balancing^ Mother’s Day - May Bth Select the perfect gift for Mother - Naturals Bath Products - Frames - Travel Accessories - Stationery - Claire Burke Home Fragrances Decorative Accessories - Kitchen Linens & Gadgets ... A Classic on Carroll 912 Carroll Street • Downtown Perry Call 987-1823 To Subscribe Today! ® Premier Pets and Grooming 1126 Macon Rd., Perry • 987-8037 Mystery Discount to all Grooming Customers - Starting May Ist (Ask for details) Jane Giddens - Manager Janda Hudson - Groomer Mon - Sat 9-6 • All Breed Grooming Wo Haul To Bo lour Personal Jeweler • 10K & 14K Gold Chains & Bracelets • Gold Earrings • Watches • Diamond Solitaires • Diamond Cocktail Rings Perry Market Place 988-8252 Hours: Mon - Fri 10-7 Sat. 10-6 Waist Makers This eight week course is taught by a registered nurse and will provide up-to-date information to help you lose weight and keep it off. Waist Makers food plan is excellent for people with diabetes and heart disease. All participants will receive an individual food plan and book to assist in weight loss. Date: Tuesdays-May 3 through June 28 Time: 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. (beginning els.) 5:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. (follow-up class) Location: Perry Hospital Dining Room Cost: $75 (S4O Hospital Employees) Youth Diabetic Support Group Come leant what being a diabetic is all about. This group meets the fourth Monday each month. Date: Monday, May 23 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Ag Building (733 Carroll St.) Topic: New Equipment for Diabetics Cost: Free American Heart Association-Course C Leant how to recognize a heart attack and how to perform CPR and the choking maneuver. Class size is limited. Pre-registration required. Date: May 30 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Ag Building (733 Carroll St.) Cost: S2O ETC... •Sports Physicals for all students participating in high school sports will be held Saturday, May 21 at Perry High School. Call Chip McCarty at 987- 3600, ext. 352 for more information. •Toastmasters, a club designed to make you an effective communicator, will be conducting an eight-week course entitled "Speech Craft." Speech Craft helps develop your public speaking abilities in a relaxed enjoyable atmosphere. For more information contact Marti Tolleson at 987- 3600 or Peggy Williams at 987-1234. is made simpler for the holder as the date, amount and location of each transaction appears on the monthly statement. • Tennis Bracelets • Slide Bracelets • Layaway with no service charge • Jewelry & Watch Repair Service Your Home For High Quality Jewelry at Low, Low Prices. Come See Us Today