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Page 12A Wadnaaday, Juna 11994 " Houston Tlmm-Joumal HODAC is expanding its services to help needy mothers The Houston Drug Action Council, Inc. (HODAC) is pleased to announce that it is expanding its community services within the near future. A need exists in Houston County to provide temporary housing for mothers and mothers to-be who have recently completed a treatment program for substance abuse and who now find themselves to be without adequate living accommodations. HODAC intends to assist those individuals to the maximum extent possible. The facility located at 2764 Watson Blvd., which is immediately adjacent to HODAC, was formerly a personal care home. The facility was vacated several weeks ago and HODAC was interested in gaining access to it. The property was for sale but Great weather has helped Vidalia onions The much-feared bitter winter never came for Vidalia onion growers, nor did the killer spring storm. Neither, for that matter, did the opposite weather: the unseasonably mild winter that presents onion growers a whole other set of problems. This time, the weather favored the onions all the way to harvest. And with 75 percent of the crop harvested going into the final week of May, Vidalia onion lovers may end up considering this year's crop a vintage year. "Overall the onion crop in Montgomery County looks, I believe, as good as I've ever seen," said David Curry, a county agent with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Ga. Governor proclaims June as bank month Gov. Zell Miller has joined more than half of his colleagues across the United States in proclaiming June as Community Banking Month in Georgia. This celebration marks the first year America's community bankers have made a combined effort to educate the public about the important economic and social roles their banks play in our nation's cities and towns. "We're delighted that the governor recognizes the importance of community banking in Georgia," says Julian Hester, Executive Director and CEO of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia. CBA and its 331 member banks throughout Georgia are planning a variety of activities and promotions during the month using the theme, "Community banks help their communities grow." The highlight of the month-long celebration occurs when executives and members of the national State Independent Bankers Association converge on Washington, D.C., on June 14-15. More than 250 community bankers are expected to gather in our nation's capitol for the two-day meeting, which will focus on congressional visits geared toward telling the story of community banking. Last year, community banks in Georgia spent nearly S4O billion combined for commercial and industrial loans, agricultural loans, and real estate loans. 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PERRY, GA 31069 Tel: 912-987-3817 HODAC did not have the funds to purchase it Recognizing the need for a home to be provided for those who have completed a treatment program and who may be about to lose custody of their children or who may be shortly giving birth to a child who will be bom addicted, HODAC, and the community had the good fortune to have a prominent individual buy the property for subsequent use by HODAC. Dr. Johnny Gayton, a well known opthamologist and charitable benefactor, purchased the property and has agreed to allow HODAC access to the property for repair purposes, etc. HODAC intends to purchase the facility from Dr. Gayton within 12 to 14 months by obtaining grants which are available for such purposes. "The consumer can expect to see a lot of jumbo onions," Curry said, pointing out that the early onions harvested had a high percentage of hamburger-slab jumbos. "What we've seen coming out of our fields has been good quality, good yield and good size," said Randall Morris, who grows about 75 acres of the special onions. "I think all those are things consumers are looking for, as are we farmers." Farmers remember last year when a cool snap delayed their onion harvest, but this year, history didn't repeat itself. The great weather continued to give growers the breaks they needed, with the possible exception of the very last of the crop. ■ 'ci<» » hamby’S ; n^jrrifc j. * 0 15 Years iN Priißy. * New Cars In Stock $13.00 Over Invoice. Thursday, Friday, Saturday Only. *94 Buick Century Silver, V 6, Auto, Loaded - PB2l $15.950 SB I©' \ HAMBY^T^ V CHEVROLET• GEO-PONTIAC-BUICK-GMC TRUCK ( ) Exit 42 off 1-75, Perry Georgijp-' * /912/ 987-2122 0 Decier Retcins Rebale. Add Tck, lag. Title. Invoice Sate \fcid On All In Stock Chewotet, Geo, Ftartlac and Butok Cere, Tructe end \fcns Not Inducted In TTy Sate. The building has nine separate bedrooms, adjoining bathroom facilities, a living room, kitchen and dining area. Because it is situated on a one acre tract of land, the backyard is ideal as a play area for children. We believe we can house approximately 15 people all together. Our program will be designed to provide a community settlement environment for select people and allow them to transition into society as a productive person. HODAC will offer training sessions on hygiene, finances, substance abuse, etc. Employment of the mothers will be a priority and HODAC will assist them in this regard. HODAC wants the mothers to simple get their feet on In neighboring Toombs County, home to the town from which the famous onions draw their name, county Extension director Rick Hartley said only the very latest planted onions have had less than ideal weather. The hot, dry weather thai provided an ideal harvest for 90 percent of the crop may keep the last 10 percent from reaching the same huge size as the rest, he said. "The bigger the onion, the sweeter the onion,” Hartley said, "and 90 percent of this year's crop reached excellent size." For the very latest-planted onions, he said, the size may not be quite as good as the rest "unless we get some help from Mother Nature" with a timely late-harvest rain. *93 S-10 Blazer LT 4 dr, leather - PBB6 iS 19.850 *93 Sunbird Blue, 4 Door, Auto - P 843 $9,995 the ground and their lives back together, perhaps for the first time. In short, HODAC wants to restore their self-respect and relieve the welfare rolls. Newborn children of substance abusing mothers are especially in need of help and HODAC intends to enlist the support of the medical community in this regard. The project is a dream and much needs to be done. Because of Dr. Gayton's interest, much has already been accomplished, but in the coming months we will seek help *94 Buick Regal V 6, Loaded, Alum Wheels, PB7O $16.300 *93 Lumina Red, Power Seat, V 6 - PBIB $14.840 l ....... “94 Beretta Z 26 5 Speed, Never Title - P 837 $15,600 DR. LARRY GATTIS and DR. DANNY HOLCOMB congratulate all 1994 Graduates! Best wishes for a sucessful future. % “Innovative Health Care for the Whole Family” • I gggg' 9 *93 Buick Park Avenue Dual Power Seats, Never Been Titled - PB6B $23.600 *93 GMC Safari Eight Pass., Dutch Doors • P 784 $16.890 *93 Buick Roadmaster Limited 6,000 miles, Dual Pwr, Leather Seats, P 874 $22,900 from community organizations, private individuals, foundations and others to make the facility habitable. Painting, inside and out, minor repairs and general maintenance need to be accomplished. Fortunately, the facility has furniture in it but some of it will have to be replaced. Anyone willing to help with renovating the facility should contact HODAC at 953-5675. The volunteer members of the Board of Directors of HODAC would like to sincerely thank Dr. Hawkmsvill® Healttk Gar® C®mit®r» P.C. 412 Commerce Street Hawkinsville, Georgia 31036 (912) 783-4060 Gayton for his unselfish dedication to helping make our Houston County community a better place to raise healthy, happy children who will now have a chance to become contributing members of society. The Board is pleased to be associated with this vital community need and wants to extend an invitation to everyone to attend the grand opening of the Gateway Home, projected for December 1994. HODAC is a participating United Way agency. ill gR-yaU « *93 Pontiac Bonneville S.E. 18,000 Miles, Bucket Seats - P 873 *93 Corsica Tilt, Lock’s, V 6 - #767 $10.850 warn *93 Pontiac Grandprix 15,000 miles, loaded - P 833 $13,995