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Wednesday, August 17,1994, "Houston Times-Journal Page 12A Carter, Rag in square off early at Perry Kiwanis Club ‘forum’ BY PAULINE LEWIS Staff Writer James Carter and Wayne Ragin were introduced to the Perry Kiwanis Club on Tuesday by Paul Hicks. Carter and Ragin are both employees at Northrop. Carter, a Republican, spoke first, stressing that he was “committed to solid planning, fiscal responsibility, pro-active programs, climate for growth, consensus of the people, an informed pujblic, strong leadership and strong support of Robins Air Force Base.” His handout material stated that he stands for cultivating business opportunities to increase jobs, strong academic and athletic excellence, safer school and classroom environments for teachers and students, unquestioned concern for senior citizens and their needs, and exercising stringent control of county funds. The bottom line, he said, is that he is a “take charge professional leader, dedicated to honesty and integrity, a family man with strong fundamental religious beliefs, and a 20-year distinguished and decorated mlilitary combat leader.” He is married to his wife of 23 years, Irene. They have one child, Kathryn. He said that he was happy to have chosen Perry as a place to live upon his retirement from the military and his affiliation with Northrop Grumman. Wayne Ragin, a Democrat, likened his slogan “Building Veto Cont. from page 4A companies have raised costs to see what the market (insurance compa nies) will bear. Insurance companies, until re cently, were willing to pay the charges sought by medical providers, almost without question, since they were also testing the market waters, seeing how much employers are willing to pay for in surance for their employees. Since insurance was generally cheaper than a increased pay, employers were generally willing to pay in creased premiums. Unfortunately for the system, the market is about to a level where employers are unwilling to pay the premiums, which means insurance companies are unwilling to pay medical costs, which will eventu ally mean health care costs will stabilize. In the short-term, the situation A & A’s GIGANTIC IRRIGATION SALE Hinjfer $12.50 each P f So give us a call at A&A. We know your lawncare needs. A & A Contractors of Perry 300 Valley Dr. • Perry, GA 31069 JUNIOR/MISSES DENIM BUY C OR . |. ■ 1750 MORE more IA REG. $25 JUNIOR/MISSES DRAWSTRING KNIT PANTS & LEGGINGS 11" YOUR II choice! l?o°ii6 PLUS SIZE TOPS & SHORTS 999 iSSsS ENTIRE STOCK! REDLINED CLEARANCE Bridges in Houston County” to that of the Kiwanis Motto: “We Build”. He spoke of growing up in Perry and being educated in the Houston County School System, serving as Class President of his senior class at Perry High School, of being a member of the State Champion football team at Houston High School, and his father and grandfather having great influence on his goals in life. His handout material gave a quote, ”1 want to be an effective member of our county commission, representing all residents and bringing all segments of our county together.” His printed statements on Building Bridges in Houston County are “Bridges to Boost Economic Development: bringing together local and state officials to bring in new industry and expand existing business; to bring together the northern and southern areas of the county to coordinate economic expansion throughout the county; and to bring together local business leaders to create a strategy for county-wide economic expansion. His Bridges to Improve Roads, Schools and Public Safety would bring together city, county and state officials to push for more state funding for highways to speed traffic and improve roads throughout the county; work with state legislators to bring in increased state support for public schools and public safety; bring together law enforcement personnel also means that, in order to come to where employers will pay for poli cies, insurance plans are trimming benefits and, in many cases, people. If, at the present, we do nothing, forces in the free market, which still exists with fewer players, will stabilize health care costs, possibly driving costs downward, since we are at a point where the various players in the game are at the costs they are willing to bear. But, there is a better way. And that better way is to return concern about health care pricing back to the individual consumer. Graham has introduced a bill that allows for medical savings ac counts. The employer and employee would set up an account equal to amount of the average cost of in surance, with the employer funding the account the way it funds insur ance plans today. fi'^B \s>\ JH POLY/PVC PIPE 1” PVC pipe - SO.IO per ft 3/4” PVC pipe - SO.OB per ft .... AND MUCH MUCH MORE BIG SUE OTQ FOR THE STORE WEAR YOU CALL 11-800-810-CflTO | to develop tougher anti-crime programs and boost police protection for all citizens regardless of where they live and work His Bridges to Bring Together All Citizens would involve all citizens in county government decisions; boost dialogue between various communities, help people in Houston County serve the needs of others, and bring together people of different personalities, talents and skills to improve the quality of life in our county. He is a member of Leadership Perry, Coach with Perry Recreation, former Legislative Assistant to U. S. Senator Sam Nunn. His education includes a B. A. degree from Howard University. Earl Cheek, President of Perry Kiwanis Club welcomed the speakers and noted that the club is non-partisan,-but had presented the candidates as a public service. Loaves & Fishes needs donations Loaves and Fishes of South Houston County announced this week that it is in need of donations. Primarily needed are peanut butter and jelly. Any other items that can be donated are also welcome. Goods can be delivered to any community church, or St. Christopher's Episcopal Church between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The employee would be encour aged to purchase a catastrophic in surance plan for long-term or seri ous illness. At the end of the year, the employee would be able to keep half of the remaining money in the plan. The account would be transfer able between companies, provide instant coverage and eliminate ex clusions for existing conditions. 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