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Editorials ? fi) & 3 a > l $ s 3 Q. Sf (D (A Board needs to reconsider Dear Editor: As campaigning gets under way for a new county commissioner, now is the time for us to start taking a closer look at each of the candidates and where they stand on issues that concern you. We have seen recently how our Board of Education, when left to itself, adopts the “Big Brother” policy so prevalent in our government today. Their decision to put the two new middle schools on Highway 96 and Feagin Mill Road was made in executive session. This violates the open meeting statutes O.C.G.A. 50-14-3. They also contend that they have no knowledge of who owns the surrounding property (i.e. Perdue, R.S. Byrd, Taltons, and Davidsons to name a few). Also, Mr. Loudermilk is supposed to be looking into purchasing land for a new school in south Houston County. Why won’t the Board of Education even acknowledge the land offer made by a private party? This would cost taxpayers nothing, and the only requirement is the land must be used as a school site as soon as possible. These are a few prime examples of a Board of Education that has been ignoring its constituents in the past, but they claim they want to work closer in the future. Only time will tell. This is why it is so important for you as voters to get more informed on where the candidates stand, and then hold all our elected and appointed officials accountable. When our children’s future is at stake, we simple cannot sit back and hope that their interests will be protected. We must watch, speak out, listen, stay informed, remember, and most importantly, VOTE!!! Sharon Brown Spearman should do study Dear Editor: Mr. Spearman! How can you say you’re for the people of the Bth District? You, Mr. Spearman, should have been doing your homework like Mathis did. He’s already taken a stand to keep our military bases open-even before he thought about running for Congress. You said in a forum that the only way the deficit could be balanced was to cut military and defense expenses. WE NEED A TIGHT AND POWERFUL DEFENSE PROGRAM. The people of Georgia should be proud of the clean campaign Mr. Mathis has run. I have known the family for years. His dad worked very hard to get where he is at-from driving a delivery truck for Sunbeam Bread Co.—a D.J. in Warner Robins and Hawkinsville and news director in Albany. His mother raised Craig and his three brothers to be good men. I would vote for any of them. His step-father and mother started their own business with virtually nothing and have succeeded. They do know how to work and they do.not come with a mouthful of “GIMMIE” and a handful of “MUCH OBLIGE!” I think the voters of the Bth District did not fall of the turnip truck and they will see right through you to the man of honesty, integrity, and loyality; CRAIG MATHIS. Sincerely, Connie F. Pace, Warner Robins One voter without apathy Dear Editor: We have heard a lot about voter apathy in our area. However, there is one gentleman in his late seventies who cannot be accused of that. He walked from his home on Joe Louis Street to the Armory last Tuesday. When he reached the Armory he learned that the voting site had been changed to the Ag Center, so he walked out there (and arrived at the polls with a smile on his face.) Sincerely, Sue Arnall Candidates ran clean race Dear Editor: I am writing to congratulate Billy Hunter and Wayne Ragin on running a good, clean, effective campaign. Both men conducted themselves admirably. I want to thank my friends and family for their support in my campaign. Please remember to vote on Tuesday, August 9. If you did not vote in the Primary, you can still vote on August 9th. Please vote. Randy Wynn Wylam has creative ideas Dear Editor: Next Tuesday, August 9, we will again go to the polls for the primary runoff election. On the Republican side, Jack Wylam is a candidate for the Post 3 seat on the County Commssion. I know Jack well; he sits beside me every Wednesday and Sunday in our church choir. We’ve talked about his candidacy and I am impressed that he not only recognizes things that need to be done, but has a method for their accomplishment. He also has ideas for the future that will move our commission way beyond day-to-day business and into areas of innovative planning for the benefit of everyone. I strongly endorse Jack Wylam and his programs for the county and urge others to look at his ideas and platform and see if they don’t agree that he is the best man for the position. Sincerely, Bill Mize Mathis has clean campaign Dear Editor: Mr. Spearman! How can you say you’re for the people of the Bth District? You, Mr. Spearman should have been doing your homework like Mathis did. He’s already taken a stand to keep our military bases open even before he thought about running for Congress. You said in a recent forum that the only way the deficit could be balanced was to cut military and defense expenses. We need a tight and powerful defense program. Houston Times-Joumal The people of Georgia should be proud of the clean campaign Mr. Mathis has run. I have known the family for years. His dad worked very hard to get where he is at- from driving a delivery truck for Sunbeam Bread Co., a D.J. in Warner Robins and Hawkinsville and news director in Albany. His mother raised Craig and his three brothers to be good men. I would vote for any of them. His step-father and mother started their own business with virtually nothing and have succeeded. They do know how to work and they do not come with a mouthful of “GIMMIE” and a handful of “MUCH OBLIGE!” I think the voters of the Bth District did not fall off the turnip truck and they will see right through you to the man of honesty, integrity and loyality, Craig Mathis. Sincerely, Connie Pace Ragin’s interests in doubt... Dear Editor: Wayne Ragin, candidate for County Commissioner, is asking the citizens to accept and elect him as a public servant to represent all the citizens. His motto is “Building Bridges.” In line with his motto, “building bridges,” being in a managerial position at Northrop, perhaps Mr. Ragin will explain to the citizens why Northrop has not hired more of the dislocated workers from Continental Can Co. and Heileman Brewing Co. Considering that taxpayers paid approximately $3 million to install the infrastructure (roads, water lines, sewage lines, and so forth) for new industry that is located in Houston County, and Northrop has hired only three displaced workers, that is a very valid question. Perhaps Mr. Ragin’s motto, “building bridges,” stand for bringing worker from California Northrop plant and firing local people. How many local people have been fired due to replacing them with people from California, Mr. Ragin? If elected County Commissioner, who is Mr. Ragin going to represent, the citizens of Houston County or his employer-Northrop. Considering the amount of time he would be absent from his job, it is compensation. Would that compensation constitute supporting measures (tax breaks for industry) and the citizens having to make up the difference (increased property taxes)? Being employed by a major corporation does raise concerns as to who Mr. Ragin will serve, Northrop or the citizens. Sincerely, Edward G. Fisher, Elko But candidate speaks out Dear Editor: As a candidate for the Houston County Commission Post 2, I felt it was necessary for me to reply to the letter by Mr. Fisher* a resident of Elko, jft was implied that I would forsake my responsibility to the citizens of Houston County for the good of my employer Northrop Grumman. This is not the case. First, I was brought up by very fair parents and I am a Christian who sincerely believes in being true, fair, right and ethical. I grew up in this community and many people know me and my family, and therefore I owe a great deal to the community which raised me and helped develop my moral character. I also manage Employee Relations and my responsibility is to ensure that all of our workers are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in all terms and conditions of employment. Further, I teach Ethics at Northrop Grumman and feel that ethical behavior is the cornerstone of the values and corporate culture which will ensure the survival ability of any corporation or government entity seeking to reach their goals into the 21st century. Just so that your readers will know, if there is a decision which will exclusively affect the Northrop Grumman Corporation, I will abstain from voting, if elected. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides training to many of its public servants who have been elected to public service on the proper conduct and ethics. I will represent all of Houston Countians well if elected. I will represent Perry citizens fairly. Sincerely, Wayne Ragin Democrat offers assistance Dear Editor: Clinchfield, Grovania, Henderson, Kathleen, Elberta, Bonaire, Klondike, Lake Joy, Centerville, Hayneville, Perry and Warner Robins: I would like to say, most people who work have employers. I don’t see the difference between me and other candidates nor other public servants. I am running for the Commissioner’s post because I genuinely care for my community and because it is noble to serve and give back to the community which raised you. Further, I graduated from Howard University, worked for Senator Sam Nunn, County Government in Memphis, Tn., Plizes Pharmaceutical in Nashville, Tn., and Philadelphia, Pa., and relocated back to my home town. In all of my responsibilities, not once has my ethical behavior been questioned. Upon my return, to Houston County, I’ve worked with United Way, American Cancer Society, Perry Recreation Dept., P.T.O. President at Momingside, the Houston Mediation Program for Juvenile Court, as well as hold down a full time job. Not once has my ethics or sincerity been questioned. l will continue to run a professional campaign for the Democratic ■ Nominee for Post 2. If you or anyone else would like to contact me, my phone number is 987-6783, and I do return phone calls. Sincerely, Wayne Ragin Candidate County Commission Post 2 *76e 0 2Velco*ne& Vftoci *detten& *7* ~7&c ZeUt&i. PlcaAt rfcCdncM, tfiesK. To: Editor Houston Times-Joumal P.O. Drawer M Perry, Qa.31069 woaneaaay, August 3,1994, Houston rimes -Journal- Kathleen, GA Offering a unique program of total image awareness • Skin Analysis • Color Analysis • Skin Care • Cosmetics • Accessories • Workshops Right Now, Save Up To 30% Wall-To-Wall, Floor-To-Ceiling And Comer-To Comer During My Grand Opening Sale. Choose from a wide selection of window treatments, wallcoverings, area rugs and bedcoverings. 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