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Page 8B w eon esaay, June zz, lsae nousion nmvtrauma, Marshallville invites public to attend festival Come, July 2, 1994 to historic Marshallville! The city extends an invitation to all who trace their heritage to this beautiful little middle Georgia town in the north eastern portion of Macon County; as well as to those who love history, festivals and returning to yesteryear for a brief interlude. Located on the Andersonville Trail (Hwy 49) the city is well known for the Crape Myrtles which are planted on both sides of the road approaching from the south. These plantings along with beautiful camellias, dogwoods and ancient oaks which line the streets in front of grand old homes give evidence to the fact that beauty and horticulture have always been significant to the people of this region. Come, experience the warm hospitality which abounds in true southern tradition! Settled in the mid 1820’s, Marshallville remains a rural farming community, the names of its early families still prevail as some fourth generations and adopted “newcomers” continue to farm the rich earth surrounding the area. A place of culture and hospitality, its heritage is rich due to the statewide and regional contributions of its citizens for the past 170 years. In 1932, the Memorial Highway Association, led by Dr. John Donald Wade, planted the crape myrtles along Hwy 49 as a Space still available for free art workshop The Houston Arts Alliance is pleased to host Fact to Face, a Just My Imagination workshop on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. un til noon. To be held at the county ag Pauline, from 5B the Houston County Agriculture Building, Carroll Street, Perry, Past National Commander Bob Turner of Statesboro, Georgia will be guest speaker and two members, Larry Miller and Harvey Voltner, will be honored with 50-year pins. m Tiffany Giles of Perry was a ju nior attendant at the wedding of Traci Elaine Dennard of Bonaire and Bradley Lawrence Mullis of Eastman who were married Jan. 8 at Inglcside Baptist Church. m Quincy's Steak House in Perry was the site of the 50th wedding anniversary dinner party given on May for Etta Mae and George Childs of Unadilla by their family. MM Kellie Jerles Christiansen of Vale, Colo., daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Jerles, is in Perry for a few days. She attended her class's 10th reunion at Westfield last Saturday, and will participate in the enter tainment portion of the Miss Georgia Pageant in Columbus next weekend. She is a former Miss Perry and Miss Georgia title holder. m Lt. Col. (Ret) and Mrs. Woodrow Rush, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Fountain and the Rev. and Mrs. John Waters, all of Rehoboth Baptist Church, were Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando, Florida last week, June 13-16. m Rev. Gene Bates, pastor of Andrew United Methodist Church, received his Elders Orders in an or dination service at 8 p..m. on June 13, at the South Georgia Annual Conference at Wesleyan College. FREE FULL SPINAL * JPSKk EXAMINATION IF* M No Obligation, Nothing to Pay ® You may have one of these 12 **** DANGER SIGNALS OF PINCHED NERVES: 2 Low Back Pain Painful Joints Arm/Leg Pain Headaches Bursitis Muscle Spasms Hb Neck Pain Dizziness Numbness Arm/Leg DR. J. CRAIG PATTERSON Arthritis Hip Pain Pain Between Shoulder FIND OUT NOW WHETHER CAREFUL PROFESSIONAL CHIROPRACTIC CARE CAN RELIEVE YOUR ACHES AND PAINS This examination normally costs $35.00 or more. It will include an orthopedic test, a neurological test, a blood pressure test, a spinal alignment check, an examination for restricted or excessive motion of the spine, a muscle strength test and a private consultation to discuss the results. Any further treatment shall be agreed upon in writing by both parties. PATTERSON "»«« CHIROPRACTIC CENTER 1304 Macon Road • Perry, Georgia • 987-7555 memorial to Marshallville citizens who distinguished the community between 1830 and 1930. Some 3,000 crape myrtles along with with 3,000 camellias and three million daffodils were planted. Remnants of those early planting enhance the beauty of the area today with their prolific seasonal blooms. Marshallville has long been listed on the National Register of Historic places! To celebrate her heritage and to encourage interest in the restoration and preservation of her historical areas the city embarks on its second annual Crape Myrtle Festival. July 2, 1994. This one day festival will include: An Arts and Crafts Fair with well received vendors from all over the state; a flea market full of exciting bargains; a fiercely competitive Softball Tournament made up of co-ed teams; a special museum display of area artifacts loaned by local residents just for the festival; an Antique Auto Show; and old book sale; a super Kids’ Zone with rides; entertainment to please a wide variety of tastes; and a Baking Contest featuring old-time favorites-chocolate cake, pecan pie and peach desserts! In addition there will be plenty of southern delicacies to tempt and cool visitors such as homemade peach icecream, lemonade, baked goods from the Marshallville Cookbook submitted by some of Marshallville’s finest building on Carroll Street, the pro gram is free and recommended for families with children ages seven to 14. The two-hour workshop explores expressive portrait painting through on June 13. He was received into full connection to the annual con ference. On Wednesday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m. at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, Macon, Andrew UMC was recognized for being the Church of the Year for the Macon District. mm Dianne and Ronnie Scruggs have returned from a two-week European trip to England and Scotland. They enjoyed live theatre, "Phantom of the Opera" at Her Majesty Theatre and "Les Miserables" at Palace Theater in London. In Cambridge, England, they ran into Dr. Dan Callahan of Warner Robins and Bub Way of Hawkinsville, who had flown a DC-3 over for D-Day. It was the only known DC-3 origi nally used in the Normandy Invasion. In York, England, they saw the wall around the city which was built about 71 A.D. At Cheltenham, they spent the night at the manor estate De La Terra, which is over 500 years old (built in 1485). They returned to the church where they were married in England, and visited Edinburgh, Scotland. The trip also coincided with Ronnie's birthday. ifi — ~ j: ■ Coupon You Can Open I IO J SAVE UP TO $5.00 During April & May |d ■ ! SI.OO Per Admission Ticket (912)382-9300 0(1 ! p' u ' * 7O VISIT & enjoybea utiful |n i ! P BE A CHES AND WA TEH PARK S ?)^dy* | fj,— Located Near Tiilon -1-75, Exit 22 _ I v-V. .-^xt Vf< i%• I's, , „■ City and festival organizers are preparing for the Crape Myrtle Festival to be held In Marshallville on July 2. southern cooks, luscious fruits, homestyle barbecue, hamburgers, hotdogs, ice cold drinks and cool refreshing iced tea, all Fourth of July style! Festival activity will begin at 10 a.m. and be centered around the old railroad depot which is the focal point of the downtown area. Admission is FREE! Come, experience the charm and an interactive discussion of paint ings by artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Alice Neel. Nationally exhibiting artist and teacher Linda Henneman will show examples of her own portrait paintings and lead Veteran encourages others to fight for health care rights Unless veterans stand together and present a united effort they can expect the availability of medical care and financial entitlements to be reduced, Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Pete Wheeler told the attendees at the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States state convention. Wheeler said that the administration’s current budget calls for a loss of 4,000 jobs in VA health care employees during fiscal year 1995 and over 25,000 personnel would be cut over the next five years. “These cuts could not come at a more inopportune time,” Wheeler said. “Under health care reform, the VA will have to compete with commercial service providers. With current staffing levels, VA hospitals and outpatient clinics cannot provide services to all veterans who now seek care,” the Commissioner stated. “How can the VA compete in the future if its resources are reduced.” The commissioner said that legislation passed by the House of beauty of this small town USA and its pastoral setting, relive a little of the past, see old friends and join in the celebration of her heritage and her promising future. Follow the Andersonville Trail (Ga. Hwy 49) north from Montezuma or south from Fort Valley, or take 1-75 exit 42 then travel 13 miles west on Hwy 127 to Marshallville! Mark your calendar, July 2, 1994, and come to the Crape Myrtle Festival! parents and children in a hands-on art activity in which family mem bers create portraits of one another. Reservations should be made by calling Karen Nikitopoulos at 987- 5535. Representatives would exempt the VA health care system from personnel reductions for the next five years beginning in October. H.R. 4013, sponsored by Georgia Congressman J. Roy Rowland and Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee Sonny Montgomery is awaiting Senate action. W $ ; >-4 ~ ~ Eg* ’mS&S&mFyU' ir - , 1J899 W ■ ■ t : v I . < ! I .j?:.±*rt*oLamLd l ML ;> s TTkTsTT Hn'! r ' Tins week at your new neighborlxxxl Baskin-Robbins. liflif.Tk 1424 Sam Nunn Blvd. • Perry 988-4300 Sraop! rfnm Vogtii-I Sam N unn Blvd. • Perry h 988-4300 Expires: 7/3/94 The Houston County Department of Family and Children Services is establishing a list of potential providers in the Parent Aide Program. Services to be provided include home management and parenting skills education, support and outreach. Services are to begin July 1,1994 and will be purchased at the all inclusive rate of sll per hour (the all inclusive rate of sl3 per hour in urban counties.) For further information, please contact Larry Aaron before June 30, 1994. Mr. Aaron may be reached at 929-6700 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. The Houston County Department of Family and Children Services is establishing a list of potential providers in the Homestead Program. Services to be provided include short-term, intensive in-home counseling and parent aide support to families with children at risk of abuse or neglect. Services are be begin July 1, 1994. The payment rate is negotiable. For further information, please contact Larry Aaron before June 30, 1993. Mr. Aaron may be reached at 929-6700 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. In Loving Memory of Sherman Askew, Sr. who departed his life seven years ago, on June 22, 1987 1 I N He had a nature you could not help loving, And a heart that was purer than gold; And to those who knew and loved him, His memory will never grow cold. Sadly missed by: Wife: Mrs. Robin L. 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