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noiey, from 4A There is nothing to believe any more. America went from a society that marched in faith, faith that we could do anything, to a society em bracing nihilism. Perhaps it was the bomb that did it to us. Perhaps it was the draw in Korea combined with the political defeat in Vietnam. Perhaps it was the fear that one day, one minute everything could be lost in a spread ing mushroom cloud. Perhaps it was the increasingly material soci ety that was taking over the United States. Whatever it was, we lost our faith, as a nation. The problem with America is not so much that we lost our Christian moorings. The problem with America is that we have not replaced them with anything else. Tribble, from 4A We loved and respected them because we wanted to. Last Sunday I walked over to a pickup truck where two black men were eating and struck up a conversation. One of the men looked up and said, “which Tribble boy are you?” James Crump had remembered me from 45 years ago when we last saw each other. And he proved that by recalling the many times our gang had played in the huge two story bam across from our house. He also remembered the many games of “fox and dog” we played, running all over Goose Hollow. He remembered the night Masso Pace ran square into a clothes line in our backyard; the line tightened around his neck and threw him backward several feet. It’s a wonder it didn’t cut off his head. He remembered all the softball games played in our pasture on a Sunday afternoon. James was one of the gang. You will have to excuse me this week for being so personal. Too much reminiscing is a sure sign of growing older. If you have stuck with this column this far, maybe I just might have touched on some things that bring back good memories in your life. Basic is finished Air Force Airman Ist Class Anthony B. Willard has graduated from Air Force basic training here. During the six weeks of training the airman studies the Air Force mission. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate drgree through the Community College of the Air Force. Willard is the son of Jesse J. and Sheila S. Willard of 1601 Baker St., Perry. Perry Area Home Loan Rates ffeitersaon & Associates 8.625 % + .375 pts. 8.125 % + Opts. Debt ratio to 50% 'FHA/VA rntes upon requeit. Debt cotuolidn tiun loans. Mobile homes on owned land 15 to 30-yr. terms. Second mortgages at prime. Commerkla! & SBA Loans. Farmer MAC Loans. Associates Financial Planner, Insurance Services Commercial, Residential, and Farm Loans P.O. BOX 27 514-B GEN. C. HODGES BLVD. Tel: 912-987-3817 Cheeiye& Propane IhnklSi^Speasd | 18l * 100 Gallons Gas Installation * e^very set-up /11( JB[WW * lst 15ft. Gas Piping BhIM * Complete Safety Check/ RlflPW Entire Gas System "" IB t Crreene's Propane W W (912) 987 -1663 Offer expires October IS, 1994 Perry Lead in housing units may cost City of Perry $15,000 By JIMMY SIMPSON Staff Writer The Perry Housing Authority may be forced to pay $15,000 to make environmental repairs unless soon rescued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Robert Brown, executive director of the local authority, said a recent inspection showed a high level of lead on the inside casing of windowsills. The inspection, conducted by Housing Environment Services, Inc. of Cambridge, Mass., states that the lead problem does not stem from any paint in any of the 50- unit apartments located just off of Perimeter Rd. A specific date that HUD will respond to the inspection is not known, but is expected to be in the very near future, according to Brown. "The lead is environmental (lead)," Brown told authority members recently, "and if that's the case, there's nothing we can do.” Environmental lead can be caused by a number of things, according to Brown, including exhaust smoke from cars that travel the Perimeter roadway on a daily Yoder ends year Dwayne Yoder presided over his last meeting of the Perry Exchange Club Thursday, Aug. 25. Yoder will turn over the presidency of the Exchange Club to Ty Sturgeon Sept. 1. However, Yoder noted that he, as outgoing president, would still be very active in the club and its activ ities. The Exchange Club took a break from seriousness during its Thursday program, hosting a com edy revue by Ashburn residents Gilbert and Blanch Branch, a.k.a. Sport and Dolly. Blanch portrays Dolly, who is a widow trying to catch Sport as her next husband. Gilbert plays Sport, who wants to live a Biblical life and "raise Cain as long as I'm able." The act revolves around Dolly's birthday, which has Sport visiting. Asked her age, Dolly replies "49." "Anything that marked down, I want," replies Sport, starting off a ‘During my mother's illness and death, many of you e?q>ressedyour Cove and sympathy through cads, letters, cards, flowers and food. ‘We, the family of Jessie (Hardy, appreciate very much all of these things, tier place in our lives zvill never be replaced. Mice Jane Street, TauC, Terri and Matey harvard, QittandMfdey Harvard, Howard Street, Jr., and Mice (Missy) Street, Jr- Melwood 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. basis. The final decision as to whether or not the problem actually poses any threat to residents in the apartments will be made by HUD. "We've already sent them the report we were given (by HES) and are more or less just waiting on a response,” said Brown. To remedy the problem, Brown said workers must first tape all windows, cover furniture and wash and vacuum the area with specialized equipment. The total cost would run S3OO per unit, or $15,000 total, according to a bid by the inspecting team. The authority chairman said he will be "totally surprised" if HUD recommends the work be done. "I expect to be told by the HUD folks that since it is environmental lead, we don't have to do anything," Brown said. In other action, the authority: • Was told by Brown that several apartments were in need of new shutters after a recent inspection found some falling apart. Brown said all shutters would be taken down, cleaned and painted. The ones that could be salvaged would be placed back on the buildings. as club president routine of tried and true jokes that still manage to provoke a chuckle and laugh along the way. For instance, Dolly told about her Uncle John who fell into a vat of moonshine. Several men tried to save him from drowning, but Uncle John successfully fought them off. After the funeral, the family cre mated Uncle John, and, according to Dolly, he burned for three days. Sport told about the time Yoder rode into town on a horse. He went into a store and came back to find the horse painted red. Now the Exchange Club presi dent was not to happy about that and saw a group of men laughing about the red horse. He went over and demanded, "Who painted my horse red?!" "I did," said a man, rising to his full stature of 6-4, 300 pounds. "What of it?" "Well, I just wanted to tell you the first coat was dry now," replied Yoder. CITY OF WARNER ROBINS / SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE For registered City of Warner Robins voters, a Special Referendum Flection will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 1994. Purpose of Election to provide a homestead exemption for elderly property owner residing in the corporate limits of Warner Robins, Georgia. The voting precincts are below. Hours are 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. * CIVIC CENTER - For voters living in District 5 * NORTHSIDE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL For voters living in District 6 * NORTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL - For voters living in District 4 * RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - For voters living in District 3 * ABSENTEE BALLOT PRECINCT - City Clerk's Office. 700 Watson Boulevard, absentee voting - (NO voting the day of Election) Carolyn Robbins Municipal Superintendent Ciiy of Warner Robins Houston Lake jDrop 1n... For A Round Of Golf At Houston Creek Country Club Houston Creek Country Club ranked #4 in Georgia Golt News survey of semi-private facilities. JOIN US Mr HOUSTON CREEK TODAY! MONDAY $23.00 TUESDAY - FRIDAY $29.00 WEEKENDS (after 2:00 pm) $27.00 & HOLIDAYS (F ee includes cart fee) Call (912) 987-3243 for Tee Times Dress Code Enforced No Personal Coolers FAST GREENS / FRIENDLY PEOPLE Houston ah Lake FOR -A. COOL Hurry! 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