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Perry social news—2B Lifestyles ' pfe* "”vP \ .' ‘ * $ *-‘* f ■ _’, f'\> l'\ v. ;*_ • ' > * / 'j'„ 'v i ’<. Mp fliililP'? ■• .7. 7 _<* ■'* 'V j,, (t 1 ;, .; ‘j »' r ' 7 %U 0&& mS s® l -m f m A.?* 3‘'ll HE.. , y J -.- 8H i§||g|g|s3l| ‘•'f^A ||^ •*i * * *y; I i >y v V ■ / B &: ■■ i 0 4g!fl»' * l '**"’ MBF «J#' 311i:T‘2 v m ) w 1 -^'-***""'* ’ Joan Baxley delays traffic while directing children a familar face since being employed by the City of Perry across the street at Perry Elementary. Baxley has been 31 years ago. (HTJ photo by Jimmy Simpson) 'A helping hand 1 Baxley finds true enjoyment in patrolling cityjstreets for kids By JIMMY SIMPSON Staff Writer Jean Baxley has seen many changes in Perry over the years. From meter maids to school crossing guards, she appears to have done it all. For 31 years Baxley has been a friendly face on the streets of Perry, despite encountering some pretty tough customers. A frvT. meter maid along the downtown streets of Perry, Baxley now works daily as a school crossing guard since trading in her blue top and skirt for a more conservative uniform. But while the parking tickets are things of the past for the youthful looking 64-year-old, the rewards are all too important to just walk away. "There have been three generations that I’ve watched walking across this street," Baxley said, referring to the Main St. location where she assists little ones walking to and from Perry Elementary School. "Some of the kids that I helped across the street for years are now bringing their own kids to school. It's a special feeling to see that...” Business seminar for Houston teens scheduled Sept. 3 By PAULINE LEWIS Society Editor Houston County teens who have only dreamed of owning a business like a catering service, a T-shirt design company, or even a small typing service will have the opportunity Sept. 3. That's when a free entrepreneurship seminar comes to the Houston County Library from 2 to 5 p.m. Additional seminars are expected to follow. Perry Library after-school program will resume Sept. 6 “After School Read Aloud Time” resumes on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. at the Perry Library. Former teacher, Coleen Mathis, and teen volunteer, Lori Stuckey, are ready with new and favorite longer picture books and other materials of interest to school age patrons. Children’s Specialist, Becky Yeatman, and other staff members are on hand to help students find resources and materials they need Although Baxley said she can remember literally hundreds of kids tumed-fathers or mothers, several always seem to stand out in her mind. "Little Eddie Wilson and Riley Hunt... Those were such cute little devils," she said. "It seems so funny when I see those two going to work every day. I remember them when they were just little boys." There was also 'Mike', whom she said now works at the postoffice. "I used to change his diapers before I ever walked him to school," Baxley said, with a chuckle. And there will continue to be other "little boys”, or girls, that will be assisted by Baxley during her busy, yet enjoyable, work schedule. Arising each day at 6 a.m., Baxley is in the line of duty by 7:30 that same morning. She makes her presence known until 8:30, before leaving to catch up on a few chores before tuning into her favorite soap, "The Young and the Restless." "I used to not have time for it, but now I make time," she said of In fact, business ideas may be learned at the seminar that don’t require a lot of money to start. Kids will learn several small business tips; such as, the art of networking, and hear personal success stories from successful teen entrepreneurs. Free opportunity start-up packages, suitable for both children and the parents, will be given away at the seminar. Adults interested in learning start-up business for school assignments. All patrons of the children’s area are encouraged to browse the shelves for new materials, both fiction and non fiction, recently purchased with special grant funds. The first ’Toddler Time” series has a full registration, but parents of two year olds may register on a waiting list basis or for later series as space becomes available. Registration must be in person at the library. For further the CBS program. Then, it's off to run a few more errands before returning to the school's campus to assist a few more friendly faces from 2:45-3:45 p.m. "It breaks up my day," Baxley said of the six-hour-plus break she has in between duties, "but I don't mind. I (do (the crossing duties) because I enjoy helping the children." It was for that same reason, helping children, that Baxley said she first became interested in her present duties. Having just moved to Perry from Macon with her husband (the late Joel H. Baxley, Sr.) and kids in in the late 1950'5, Baxley said she was accustomed to crossing guards at the latter city. "But when we arrived here, there wasn't any guards," she stated. Baxley would get out of her vehicle every morning and help her own kids across the city street. Before long, a handful of others relied on her help. Soon after, a "snowball effect” began to develop. "It got to where I was helping a number of kids get across the street to school, and before long, I saw techniques are also invited to attend. The event is being sponsored by The Houston County Library, EFGC TQM Systems - America Works at Home!, a new business start-up service company dedicated to the future of disadvantaged Americans and their children, and Business Kids, the country’s premier youth entrepreneurship organization based in Washington, D. C. Business Kids has taught entrepreneurial skills to thousands information, call Ms. Yeatman at 987-3050 on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Children between 3 and 5 years are invited to come on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. for “Preschool Story time” for picture storybooks, flannel board stories, action games, songs and other book-related experiences. Storytimes are centered on a theme of the week; upcoming themes include “Piggies”, “Music, Wednesday Aug. 31,1994 1B that the police department was looking for someone on a permanent basis to patrol the crossing sections." Baxley applied, and seven applicants later, she was hired for the job. She temporarily left the job in the early 1990'5, but returned in 1992 after no one could step in. Baxley said that while children, themselves, haven't appeared to change, motorists have. "Drivers, both young and old, need to be more careful out there (on the roads)," she said. Kids come first before anything else. People need to think of the kid crossing the street... as their 0wn..." That works well when she reminds her own children- Vickie Altman, Joel Jr. and Bobby Lee- of that fact. And as far as her career is concerned, exactly how long will Baxley remain on the job. "Until they find someone better to do it," she said, with a laugh. "I'm sure there’s someone out there who can do a better j0b..." But perhaps no one more memorable. of kids in the U. S., some of which now own million-dollar industries. Business Kids is now launching this free seminar program nationwide to offer more teens the opportunity to start small businesses for their future guaranteed success. To reserve space at one of their free seminars or to sponsor a seminar in your home town, call EPGC TQM Systems at (912) 328- 3761. Music, Music”, “We’re Growing”, “Alphabet Fun” and “Friends Are Fabulous”. Teachers of child care and early education centers are encouraged to call to schedule tours and storytimes if they are not already on the schedule. Parents of preschoolers do not have to attend with their children, but are always welcome. No registration is required for the “Preschool Storytime”. Official Legal Notices—4B Houston Times-Journal l '7. if Hospitalized:: Juanita Greene (Ray Hooten’s sister), Horace Minyard (Carol Montgomery’s uncle), Louise Peyton (Sandy Harris’s step-mother), Tammy Morrow, Chelsea Tackett (Judy Poss’s niece), Charis Schemm (Vicky Schemm’s baby), Ashley Jacobs (Mike Witherington’s niece), Johnny Brewer, Larry Wagoner friend of Cliff Woods), Mr. Adams (Tom Adams’ dad), Kathleen Ayer, Cory Kice (Janet Modrell’s niece), Bob and Barbara Green (Bill Green’s brother and sister-in-law), Norman Parker, Mae Stanley, Lee Howard, Billy Boone and Gene Smith. 11l Recuperating at Home Lindsey Bell, John and Leila Clifton, Wister “Bud” Williams, Tina Davidson, Adrian Harris, Tommy Mayo, Alice Cade (Judy Stewart’s aunt), W. M. Moss (Bobbie Newton’s father), Roselyn Mullen (Marie Lewis’s mother), Mary Julia Fowler (Rosemari Patterson’s mother), W. O. Stewart (Joe’s grandfather), Marvin Barckley (Carol Cheek Barckley’s father-in-law), Golda Clark (Judy Stewart’s grandmother), Sheldon Shelton (Frank Shelton’s grandson), Bill Odom (Judy Poss’s brother), Bemice Tackett (Judy Poss’s sister):, Ernie Price (Jody Price’s husband) and Emmert Mason. Hi Nursing Home: A.E. Harris - Oaks, Marshallville m Missionaries: Acts 16:1-10 (Key verse, 9) Jennifer Harville, Guam (Bill Green’s niece); Sam and Janet Harper, Peru (Lois Athon’s niece and nephew), A 1 Bailey, Guatemala (former PHS band director and choir director at First Baptist Church, Perry) HI Sympathy is Extended: -To Minnie Lee Tomlinson and family upon the death of her husband, Talmadge E. Tomlinson, on Wednesday, August 24, 1994. -To wife, Mrs. Irva Bridges and daughter, Joyce Jones, both of Perry, upon the death of M. L. Bridges, on Wednesday, August 24,1994 . -To the family of Danny Gene Adkins of Marshallville and formerly of Perry, upon his death on Monday, August 22. -To wife, Jessie M. Garvin Golden of Perry; children, Delores Lewis of Lithonia, Annie M. Kendrick, Larry Golden and Jimmy Golden, all of Perry and Henry P. Golden Jr. of Bloomfield, Conn; sister, Sadie Stephens of Savannah, 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, upon the death of the Rev. Henry P. Golden Sr. of Perry. -To son, Henry M. “Pete” Henderson of Perry; sisters and brother, Mildred Webb Stroberg and Tom Webb, both of Macon, and Sue Webb Rouch of Warner Robins, and their families, upon the death of Anne Webb Mitchell of Macon, upon her death on Tuesday, August 23, 1994. The Webb family formerly lived in Perry. -To the family and friends of Dora Braswell of Hayneville, upon her death on Tuesday, August 23. -To Peggy Holladay of Kathleen and other family members, upon the death of her father, George Thompson Sr. of Jeffersonville, on Tuesday, August 23. — " ”=*•* -To the family and friends of James F. Jones upon his death on Tuesday, August 23. Jones was a resident of Macon, but had worked with, and was a friend of many people in the Perry area. -To Helen Cornwell of Kathleen, and other family members, upon the death of her mother, Cassie P. Panther of Centerville, on Friday, August 26, 1994. -To Gary L. Bales of Hayneville, and other relatives, upon the death of his father, Louis Grady Bales of Lake Sinclair, on Thursday, Aug, 25, 1994. -To Denise Sullivan and daughter, Cathy Bramlett, upon the death of Roger Sullivan, their husband and father, respectively, on Thursday, Aug. 25, 1994. HI Congratulations! -To Lexine Yocom of Perry, Ga., selected as an exhibitor at this year’s 24th Annual Powers’ Crossroads County Fair and Art Festival, Sept. 3, 4 and 5, 1994, at Newnan, Ga. -To Jolie Michelle Landess and David Ashley Rogers who were married Aug. 6at The Perry Country Club. The bride is the daughter of Eva and Joseph Landess of Gainesville, Fla. The groom is the son of Linda Rogers of Ormond Beach, Fla., and R. David Rogers of Boca Raton, Fla. The Rogers are living in Perry following a wedding trip to Atlanta. -To Ray Mims, cartoonist for Houston Times-Journal, who has been notifield that one of his Peanut Gallery cartoons has been bought by, and will appear in National Review magazine. From time to time, Mims’ cartoons appear in national magazines and ;his ideas in comic strips. HI Mrs. Jo Ziegler of Alabama, and formerly of Perry, is visiting friends here for a few days. She attended the DAR ceremony for Miss Martha Cooper, and the reception at the Cooper home afterrwards. Many DAR officers and members were also in attendance. Invalid widow seeking help from community residents By PAULINE LEWIS Staff Writer An invalid widow, who prefers to remain anonymous because she has children in school, and what I am about to tell you about her and her situation might prove embarrassing to them. She is a widow, twice-over, and has a handicapped 25-year old son who can neither read nor write because surgery, to remove a brain tumor when he was a child, left him unable to go to school. The widow is on oxygen and has had pneumonia 18 times this year, she says. She continues by saying that three doctors have recently told her that she will never be able to work again, surgery may not help her, and that she should start making “preparations”. These preparations include repair work to a trailer she has Pauline Lewis Society editor for her son. “It has holes in the floor, all the windows are out; it needs work on the kitchen; and a gas stove and refrigerator. I have no money to pay anyone to accomplish these tasks that I must take care of as part of my ‘preparations’”. “Further, I want to get my son enrolled in adult education classes so that he will be able to take care of himself (in the event she no longer can help.).” She said that the only time that she can get out from under oxygen is when she goes to her doctor for her shots. If anyone out there is willing to help this unfortunate widow, contact the Houston Times- Journal, P.O. Drawer M, 807 Carroll Street, Perry, Ga. 31069; FAX 988-1181, phone: (912) 987-1823 and furnish details as to type of help you can give or information as to sources of help available to her.