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Calendar of Events The Masons of Houston Lodge No. 35 F&AM, Perry (Thomas Fast, secretary, 987-2376) meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month at the Masonic Building, Jemigan Street. Meals are served at a nominal charge beginning at 6:30 p.m. Regular meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. All member Master Masons and visiting brethren are welcomed. Houston Drug Action Council (HODAC): A free rape support group meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Houston Drug Action Council, 2762 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Those interested in attending please call 953-5675. American Legion, Robert D. Collins Post 24 meets the first Monday night of each month at the County Ag Building at 733 Carroll Street. Meals are served beginning at 7 p.m. All American Legion members are urged to attend and visiting Legionaries are welcome. Perry Rotary Club meets each Monday at noon at the New Perry Hotel. Perry Exchange Club meets each Thursday at Quincy's at noon. Positive Pregnancy courses are ongoing. They are offered each Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the dining room at Perry Hospital. Special Diets for Special People Diet consultations by Registered Dietician are now available. For more information call 987-3600 ext. 312. July 16: Perry Aglow meets at the County Extension Building at 9:45 a.m. Kathleen Hodges of Oconee will be the speaker. There will be a salad lunch following the meeting. For any questions or information call 987-1393 or 987-4977. July 18: Perry MS-DOS User Group will meet Monday, July 18 at 7 p.m. at Kmart on Sam Nunn Blvd. All members are urged to attend. If you want to learn more about computers and programs, this is the place to learn. July 19 & 21: Fresh Start Lunch and Learn: Begin a smoke-free life. Fresh Start was designed by the American Cancer Society to assist in smoking cessation. Time is 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Perry Hospital Medical Library. Instructor will be Michelle Ballard. Cost is (Pre registration required) S2O. July 21: Alzheimers Support Group for the Perry/Peach County Caregivers will meet Thursday, July 21st at the Perry Hospital cafeteria from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call Eddie 987- 4364 for further information. July 23: American Heart Association CPR-Course C: Class size is limited. Time is 9 a.m. in the Perry Hospital Dining Room. Cost is S2O. July 26 & 27: Athletic Injury Clinic: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location will be 733 Carroll Street Ag Building. Pre registration required. July 28: Epilepsy Support Group: 7 p.m. in the Perry Hospital Dining Room. Cost is free. Topic will be Revco Discount Medication Program. Agricenter schedule July 16-17: Georgia Cutting Horse Show 9 a.m., daily. Free admission to the general public. For additional information call 800/456-8265. July 23-24: Heart of Georgia Gun and Knife Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday. Admission: $4/adults; children 12 and under/free with adult. For additional information, call 912/474-1543 or 912/781-8386. July 23-24: Magnolia Arabian Horse Show 9 a.m., daily. Free admission to the general public. For additional information, call 912/984-4965. July 28-31: Georgia Junior Beef Futurity 9 a.m., daily, free admission to the general public. This cattle show is for 4- H, FFA, and rising 4-H students, for additional information, call 912/386-3407. July 29-31: 6th Annual Gold Kist Triple Crown Horse Show 8 a.m., daily. Free admission to the general public. This is a Quarter, Snaple Bit, and Palomino horse show. For additional information, call 404/393-5549. Please Note items on this calendar are subject to change. Call 987-3247 to confirm each event. Voters asked to say ‘yes’ By PAULINE LEWIS Staff Writer On July 19, the citizens of Georgia will vote on House Bill 1297. This bill would exempt vet erans from paying property taxes on their American Legion Posts, VFW Posts or DAV posts which many are now paying. These veteran groups ask that the general public vote "yes" on this question concerning House Bill 1297. The money saved from this exemption would enhance current programs and allow many posts to start new programs. Don Norris is Post Commander of American Legion Post 24 in Perry, with 130 members. Norris is also 6th District Commander of 15 counties with 2,743 members. Joe Gayle is Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6126 in Perry, with slightly more than 100 members. Dr. Felix Smith Sr. is VFW Commander of the 3rd District with 2,809 mem bers. A "yes" vote for House Bill 1297 would allow veterans of both orga nizations to provide more local ser vices. The American Legion sponsors American Legion Baseball, fur nishing uniforms, transportation and insurance, amounting to S - 5,000. They also offer scholarship awards to schools, ROTC, Boys State and Oratorical Contests. The VFW sells poppies, con tributes to the Children's Home, of fers awards for the same types of scholarships as those sponsored by American Legion, makes contribu Thompson, from 4A gers out there and caution and pre caution are going to be vital factors as people begin the journey back to normalcy. Just hang in there, friends, and always remember that material things are totally replaceable and in time will likely be so. Hornes can be re-built, belong ings can be replenished and roads can be fixed. Listen to the warnings and take heed . . .your life is and should be of utmost importance to yourself as well as the rest of your neighboring Georgians and Ameri cans. For those who weren’t so devastatingly affected, I hope that you will lend a helping hand whenever you can. Take someone in a neighboring William R. Jerles, D.D.S. P.C. is pleased to announce the association of Louis C. Shelton, D.M.D. For the practice of Cosmetic and Family Denistry 1102 Momingside Drive Office hours by appointment Telephone: (912) 987-2654 a commissioner for the future ■ m Jfc iJr II M. JBB JBnaF E J Randy Wynn knows and understands the problems you face. His retail, financial and legal background have given Wynn the experience necessary to meet the difficult challenges ahead. “I am concerned over the many problems we face in Houston County. I will work to protect the future of Robins Air Force Base, work to create new jobs, support lower taxes for our Senior Citizens, work for an improved transportation system, work for equal representation for all citizens and is committed to good management of our Houston County money to give you the most services for the least cost.” -Randy Wynn RANDY WYNN Post 2, Houston Co. Comm. Paid tot by the lam*, am) tjmds ot Bandy Wynn tions to the Veterans Hospital in Dublin and the Veterans Home in Milledgeville. The Disabled American Veterans and the Auxiliaries of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars perform community work, too. The nearest DAV post is in Warner Robins. The biggest money-maker the lo cal veterans have is the Food Booth at the Georgia National Fair in October. The VFW hopes to make enough money at the food booth this fall to finish paying off the debt on their property located next to Wilson's Appliances along U. S. Hwy. 41 South. The group also raises funds by renting their building for wedding receptions, reunions and to other groups. VFW’s next dinner meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on July 28 at the VFW Building. Prospective members should contact Dr. Felix Smith Sr., 987-4940. The American Legion Post 24 will meet at the Houston County Agriculture Building on Carroll St. at 7 p.m. on August 1 for dinner and a program at which a past National Commander of the American Legion will speak on Veterans Affairs and Benefits; new officers will be installed, two members will be awarded 50-year pins, and in addition, it is Ladies Night. Prospective members should contact Don Norris at 987-2901. Vietnam and Desert Storm veter ans are issued a special invitation from both American Legion and VFW to join their organizations. county some fresh, bottled water or offer them the opportunity of a refreshing shower at your home. Help someone clean up the mess left in the wakes of this terrible flood. It’s going to take a concerted ef fort to pull through all this and, if I know my fellow Georgians, we will pull through this! And, please try to remember that as you try to make your way to var ious destinations within Houston County and Central Georgia, to be patient. Hundreds of workers and volunteers are working hard for us, but it will take time. All considered, detours are minor inconveniences . . . menial problems. Don’t you agree? Historic preservationists offer help The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is offering technical assistance to property owners of flood-damaged historic properties in the middle and southwestern areas of the state affected by the recent flooding. This Historic Preservation Division will provide advice on COLLEGE STUDENTS PART-TIME WORK OPPORTUNITY The TRANE COMPANY wants college students for part-time factory work. Earn up to $240 per week, plus financial assistance with your college expenses!!!! Participate on your own, or team up with other students to share a job! Flexible schedules and hours available, up to 40 hours per week. Work during the week, weekends, between school breaks, or full time if you decide to take a semester or a quarter off If you are currently working toward your degree or diploma at a college or technical school, you may be eligible to participate in this incredible program. For more details of this opportunity, please plan to attend an informational meeting on Monday, July 18, 1994 at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Macon, at 4:00 pm. Trane Company representatives will be available to answer your questions and to help you select a work schedule which most closely fits your needs. FOR SALE Fresh Peas & Butterbeans Unshelled or Shelled & Cleaned Call & Place Your Order Days 627-3343 • Nights & Weekends 627-3389 POSEY FARMS 2 miles East of Unadilla just of Hwy. 230 MIIMi Everything You Xeed To Keep Your Pnrrfect Pet (912) 329-0099 Opening July 20th in Sunset Plaza on Russell Parkway Call now to schedule your pet for grooming by Jerry Bader. Grooming will start on Monday July 18th ■ ■/ ’< Wg£m - . Wtal Saturday, July 16, 1994 Houston Times -Journal appropriate treatments for buildings and sites 50 years old or older that have sustained damage from the floods, as well as offer incentive programs for rehabilitation of these properties. Division staff are currently compiling information on which communities and areas have suffered damage to historic properties and will be making site visits to these areas throughout the next few weeks. For more information about how your community can take advantage of this assistance, contact the Historic Preservation Division at 404-6562840. Page 9A