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gP* ■^pH|B^^ jr ™ "' V; SB ajejp f3§BBBp j m 7, I .« wT Houston County Commission candidates participating In Devonwood’s recent forum were (I --r) Jim Carter, Nora Reese-Laughlln, Billy Hunter, Jack Wylam, Randy Wynn and Wayne Ragln. Forum, from 1 A speakers’ podium were Republican James Carter of Kathleen, Democrat Billy Hunter of Bonaire, Democrat Ronald Wayne Ragin of Perry and Republican Nora Reese Laughlin, Republican John F. “Jack” Wylam and Democrat Randy E. Wynn, all of Warner Robins. During the forum each candidate was given five minutes apiece for personal campaigning afterwhich the floor was opened up for a brief question and answer session between the Devonwood residents in attendance and the candidates. During this session a number of primary concerns surfaced and were addressed by the candidates, the is sues seemingly nearest and dearest to the Devonwood population’s heart being the need for more planning and zoning for county subdivisions and the need for more law enforcement county-wide. Having worked closely with the Houston County Sheriff’s Depart ment over the past year in estab lishing the subdivision’s Neighbor hood Watch program, one resident said that she has discovered that the geographic areas assigned to the sh eriff s deputies on patrol are just too large to be handled. “There just isn’t any way they can do it all,” the lady resident said. “I think we need additional law en forcement patrol staff and I hope that whoever is elected will address that.” In answering this concern, each candidate agreed and pointed out that the new $20.5 million county bud get which was to be approved at this Tuesday morning’s meeting of the county commission is to in clude money for the hiring of addi tional deputies for the coming fiscal year. On the issue of planning and zoning, one male resident indicated that he felt perhaps there had not been enough control taken by the county and its planning and zoning commission when the Devonwood neighborhood was built. The resident indicated that, if the Foundation is accepting HOPE grant proposals The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is now accepting grant proposals to work with potential HOPE scholars at any level. Proposals must directly or indirectly help Central Georgia students be in a position to capitalize on the state's post-high school tuition waiver pro gram. Coordinated and collaborative efforts are encouraged. Application deadline is Friday, Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. For additional information an an application form, please call (912)744- 6752. • Senior Citizens Discount • Free In-Town Delivery • Durable Medical Equipment • Computer Medical Records • Emergency Service • Complete Line of Sundry Item?; Hubert Bennett YOUR FAMILY PHARMACY We Provide Printouts For Insurance Records And Income Tax Records At No Extra Charge. Mon-Fri 8:30-6:00 Sat 8:30-12:30 M-m 1036-A Macon Street, Perry, GA SPlBy 987-2114 county government had been more proactive in approving plans for the subdivision, perhaps they wouldn’t now be having problem with a neighborhood road which blocks the area’s natural drainage and which “essentially dams up water”. “When we bought this property, we had no reason to wonder whether or not it was properly laid out,” the resident said, drawing nods of agreement from much of the audience. “I’m not for the govern- Salary, from 1 a “I want to serve you; I don’t want to take your tax dollars for myself,” she told those gathered. “Instead, I will donate that $5,400 to two local causes-one half to the Houston County Public Library in Warner Robins and one half to the Middle Georgia Food Bank.” According to Reese-Laughlin, the only female candidate running for the open post two seat, she has already spoke with commission Flooding, from 1 a pile-up around Henderson at 2:30 p.m. in which 11 people were in jured and transported to local hospi tals. More details of the Tuesday floods and their effects on the local area will be in this week’s Saturday Times-Journal. Drive were faced with sewage backing up into their homes. Classified Deadline Is Noon on Monday & 5 pm on Thursday ment sticking their fingers into ev ery little thing, but when citizens are investing so much of their lives, I think perhaps more should be done.” In response to the gentleman, commission candidates sympathized and echoed essentially the same sen timent-planning and zoning is cru cial to a well-developed county and as commissioners each indicated they would do what they could to ensure properly reviewed and approved development plans. chairman Sherrill Stafford regarding the matter and would have the county make out her monthly checks to the two chosen beneficiaries. She added that she chose the li brary because it was not fully funded last year and the food bank because so many people in the county, including a number of elderly, depend on the service to survive. At press time, another area of concern was the Perry Country Club area where water had just be gun flowing over a dam there and flooding down the streets. There was also a report of a seven vehicle " 1 MK' I T) K! I' J A ? 3J )l } NJ ) ■pi 1 ] > CARGILL CREATES HUNDREDS OF JOBS AT VIENNA PLANT Quality in a company creates quality in a job. Find out what we can offer to you. We are staffing our state-of-the-art processing plant. Current openings in all departments. Candidates are needed ton Experienced Will Train • Maintenance Mechanic (All Shifts) « Poultry Processing: Techs (3rd Shift) • Waste Water Operators (All Shifts) • SanitaftonTechsflst Shift) . Cargill is a company known worldwide for quality in our products and our people. 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Ray Harris, Perry, a representative of the fraternal life insurance society with home offices in Rock Island, 111., is sponsoring the club. Harris said the club will be the 44th club in the state. Carrie Calhoun, Perry, is the group’s junior director. Junior Service Clubs for young members were begun in 1942. Club members learn about patriotism, good citizenship the joy of serving others through County, from 1A budget at $2,196,359, the landfill fund budget of $1,027,205, a 911 fund budget of $1,223,157, a fiscal year 1995 Community Develop ment Block Grant budget in the amount of $372,055 and a self -in surance fund budget in the amount of $1,608, 898. Stafford pointed out that the Community Development Block Grant is intended for the new Rozar Park Recreational Building in ELECT BILLY HUNTER Commissioner 1 - Honest, Fair, Impartial Government For All People 2 - Conservative For Your Tax Dollars 3 - Study County Roads and Water Systems And Will Strive To Improve 4 - Will Work Hard To Bring More Industry Into Your Community 9 - Strive to keep Warner Robins AFB Alive & Stable 6 - Work With Hospital Board To Insure Our Medical Facilities Are The best And Affordable 7 - Work With And Be Accountable To All Departments of County ,j ~. Government And To insum That They Am All tooted Fair And Equally Wednesday, July 6, 1994 Houston Times -Journal- participating in a variety of service oriented, educational and recreational activities. Nearly 800 clubs active nationwide. Modern Woodmen also sponsors educational and safely programs for thousands of children in cities and towns coast to coast. Through these events, open to the entire community, Modern Woodmen helps strengthen the bonds between families and neighbors. Modern Woodmen of America is a fraternal life insurance society headquartered in Rock Island, 111., serving 730,000 members nationwide. Perry. Because of laws and regula tions, the county had to apply for this for the City of Perry, but will simply pass the money along with essentially no other involvement. The county’s general fund is the only budget from which the tax millagc rate will be set, while all other fund budgets are designated enterprising funds which have rev enues to support them. 1| Agricenter schedule July 5-10: State 4-H Horse Show 9 a.m., daily. Free admission to the general public. 4- H members from throughout Georgia will compete in the show. For more information call 706/542- 8804. July 15-17: Southeastern 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, S 2. For more information call 912/742-8614. July 16-17: Georgia Cutting Horse Show 9 a.m, daily. Free admission to the general public. For additional information call 800/456-8265. Please Note items on this calendar are subject to change. Call 987-3247 to confirm each event. Clean Your Closets & Make sss Call 987-1823 To Place Your Classified Today! Page 9A