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Wednesday, August 31,1994, Houston Times-Journal Page 6A Mjam T Ik • X :\m jgpHr f-;W^k. 1 ™ I IS A ▲ I F yjai/ r. Huh .»• v * “jtf HB jp ■ JjaH ' i- - jtf ;^3v ! ;. | I* , ','Mj Legionnaires Receive Certificates Larry Millar (left) and Harvey Voeltner are shown with their 50- year certificates of membership in the American Legion they were presented. (HTJ photo by Pauline Lewis) Light going up at Hwy 96 By VETO F. ROLEY Staff Writer The drive to Warner Robins on Houston Lake Road should get a little easier in the next few months as the Houston County Public Works Department installs turn signals at one of the busiest inter sections in the county, the intersec tion of Highway 96 and Houston Lake Road. The lights should be up by mid- October, with work on the drainage ditch beginning Monday, Aug. 29. "The light will expedite traffic through the intersection," said county engineer Robbie Dunbar. "Usually one direction (at the inter section) gets over-loaded, especially coming from the schools." The intersection is less than a mile from Houston County High School and Perdue Elementary. Also, the new campus for Middle Georgia Technical School will be built in the area. Perry Area Home Loan Rates Pcttcrsson Sc Associates 8.80% + .375 disc. pts. Debt ratio to 50% •FHA/VA rates upon request. Debt consolida tion loans. Mobile homes on owned land 15 to 30-yr. terms. Second mortgages at prime. Commericlal & SBA Loans. Farmer MAC Loans. sJettersßon& Associates Financial Planner, Insurance Services Commercial, Residential, and Farm Loans P.O. BOX 27 514-BGEN.C. HODGES BLVD. Tel: 912-987-3817 30% to 40% OFF ALL DOLLS •Plush Doll Furniture •Figurines •Sale Will End Saturday, September 3rd, 1994 (No Lay-A-Way on Sale Items) Hours- Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. Saturday from 10:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Sue Anne’s Dollhouse 915 Carroll St. Perry, Ga. 31069 H&R BLOCK TAX COURSE Starts September 12th Thousands ol people are learning the skill of Income tax preparation from H&R Block and are earning money as Income tax preparers. H&R Block, the world's largest tax preparation service, Is offering a basic Income tax course starting September 12, 1084, with morning and evening classes available. Classes wIB be offered at Warner Robins, Perry, Fort VaDey and Macon. Dirtng the 11-week carts, In addition to learning the nuts and bolts ol tax preparation, you wl also receive dear explanations ol the 1994 tax law changes and how they wil affect your situation. You wH discover bow to benefit from the changes and how to use the new tax laws to your advantage. You’l receive this Information from some of the finest and most experienced tax preparation Instructors in the country! And you'll have the opportunity to expand or enhance your Job-related skills. Courses are ideally suited for Dunbar said the turning lanes were necessary if the lights were to clear up the bottleneck at the inter section, since many cars turn off Houston Lake Road onto Highway 96 and vice versa. Another benefit of the traffic light, said Dunbar, would be late night traffic not having to stop at the intersection if they caught a green light, especially trucks using Highway 96 as a connector between Interstate 75 and Interstate 16. Currently, with the four way stop sign, all traffic is required to stop even when there are no other vehi cles at the intersection. Materials for the project will run around SIOO,OOO, which includes the cost for the light. Dunbar said it was difficult to estimate the cost of the labor involved in the project, since the county would be doing the work. However, he said that labor was responsible for 50-60 percent of the cost on a contract that was bid to outside contractors. Mel wood Nail Salon ATTENTION: Nail Technicians (Nails Only)- Booth Rentals or Commission Perry Market Place- Call Perry-987-3730/ ask for Peggy or 912/788-0731/ Macon. people who want to Increase their tax knowledge and learn how to save money on taxes or who are looking for a rewarding career. No prerequisites are required to enroll. Qualified Curse graduates may bo offered Job Interviews lor positions with Block. Many accept employment with Block because ol the flexible hours avafiable. However, Block Is under no obligation to oiler employment, nor are graduates under any obligation to accept employment with HU Block. One low course lee Includes HI textboaka, supplies and tax forms necessary lor completion of the coarse. Certificates and 8.8 continuing education units wfl bo awarded upon successful completion ol the course. Registration forms and a brochure lor the Income tax course may bo obtained by contacting the H&R Block office at 2007 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA >1204 at 748-6181 sr 1-800-TAX -2000. Landfill earns perfect score on inspection By VETO F. ROLEY Staff Writer Perfect scores for landfills are ex tremely rare. However, the Houston County landfill received a second perfect rating following an inspec tion by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Aug. 22. "It’s very difficult (to get a per fect score) because there are so many different categories you have to do well in," said Tommy Stalnaker, director of public works for Houston County. Stalnaker said getting a perfect score in a sub-Title "D” landfill, such as the one in Houston County, was more difficult than getting a perfect score in an unlined landfill since the regulations for a lined landfill were more stringent than those for an unlined landfill. Also, complicating the problem, Stalnaker said a number of condi tions, including weather, that the operators had little or no control over could affect the score, making a perfect score hard to obtain. "It is almost unheard of," said Stalnaker of the perfect rating. "There are not very many (100 rat ings)." Of the seven landfills Clayton Bristol inspects, he said Tuesday that the Houston County landfill was the only one to receive a per fect score. The inspection, done by Bristol and Decius Aaron, found that the recent July flooding did some dam age to the landfill. "But, due to the foresight and prior planning of your operators and consultant, the dam age was lessened by thousands of dollars," Bristol wrote in his report to Sherrill Stafford, chairman of the Houston County Board of Commissioners. "The hard work and attention to detail by your staff and consultants is evident by the overall appearance of the landfill and the rating re ceived," wrote Bristol. To Your Health... Subscribe Today - Call 987-1823 DISAPPURJWC CLEARANC Super Deals or Cash Back Makes Now the Time To Buy Your New Dodge! NEW 1995 DODGE NEON *1994 Automobile of the Year* by Automobile Magazine. fj I Dual alrbaga**, 132 horses under the hood and more. o,ooos** fpoßfl 3,500 a *MSRPB exclude tax. “Always wear your seat belt. We want to sell you a new Dodge car or truck TODAYI NOW YOU SEE 'EM - SOON YOU WONT! DODGE INTREPID The Car That's Changing Everything! Intrepid’s innovative cab forward design changed everything. Intrepid also has a V-6, automatic, air conditioning, AM/FM stereo, dual airbags** and more. *18,225-*26,686 *MSRPeexcludet». "Alwaysweeryoureeatbelt THEY’RE QOINO FAST... SO GET TO YOUR DODGE DEALER TODAYS We Know How To Help! SAFE KIDS DAY Fun for all! Safety exhibits, bike registrations and drawings for car seats and bike helmets. Fire trucks and ambulances will be available for tours. Snow cones, hotdogs, balloons, clowns and Perry celebrities to bag your groceries. Come and support safety for kids in the Perry community. Saturday, September 17 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Perry Kroger 55 ALIVE Update your driving skills in a compre hensive course designed by the AARP for drivers age 50 and over. Partici pants are eligible for a 10% discount on auto insurance upon course completion. Make check payable to AARP. Thurs. & Fri., September 22 & 23 6 - 9:30 p.m. Perry Hospital Dining Room Cost: $8 ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP This free support group offers helpful information to the caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease. Thursday, September 15 7:00 p.m. Perry Hospital Dining Room Cost: Free AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR & FIRST AID An accident can happen anywhere, anytime. Learn how to respond in an emergency situation. All participants will receive a 240-page First Aid and Safety Book, and certification through the American Red Cross. Friday, September 9 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Ag Building (733 Carroll St.) Cost: $35 Pre-registration required. COMMUNITY CPR - COURSE C Learn how to recognize a heart attack and how to perform American Heart Association CPR and the choking maneuver. Saturday, September 10 9 a.m. Perry Hospital Dining Room Cost: S2O Pre-registration required. EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP No other disease or illness has as many myths and misconceptions as Epilepsy. Advances in controlling and even curing Epilepsy are changing rapidly. Any person with an interest in this illness should attend. Tuesday, September 20 7:00 p.m. Perry Hospital Dining Room Cost: Free LADIES LUNCH & LEARN Join us for lunch and learn "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Blood Pressure." The program includes blood pressure checks, blood pressure bingo with prizes, a delicious, heart-healthy lunch and educational materials. Thursday, September 29 12:00 noon -1:15 p.m. Ag Building (733 Carroll Street) Cost: $lO Pre-registration required. POSITIVE PREGNANCY A series of four classes for the expectant MOM. Classes offer information on the changes and challenges of pregnancy. Every Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Perry Hospital Dining Room Cost: Free To register, call Perry Hospital at 987-3600 or Beth Jones at 988-8201. Pre-payment is necessary to guarantee reservation. Dm to limited class sizes, payment is non refundable. 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