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U. GA. MAIN LIBRARY
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Perry, Ga.
this week
Volume 125—N0. 70—14 Pages
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,1994
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Local fraud
The local telephone company
has issued an alert to Perry
area customers about fraudu
lent callers contacting custom
ers requesting the immediate
payment of telephone bills, over
the phone, by credit cards.
Page 2A.
Deadline nears
The November general elec
tion is once again creeping
upon us. The last day to regis
ter to vote in the November 8
election is Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Page 2A.
Fees being altered
Local business owners will see
several changes in the way their
respective businesses are
structured for payment in 1995.
Page BA.
Hornets sting Wildcats
The Westfield Hornets infan
try was working well Saturday
night, turning the'Westwood
defense into the "Mildcats" by
piling up 391 yards on 42 car
ries for a 27-0 win. Page 6A.
‘Crossing 1 the season
The Perry High School Pan
thers Cross Country team, un
der the direction of coach Carl
Thomas, continued their home
dominance this past week by
winning two meets at home.
Page 6A.
Region will wait...
With a chance to win the re
gion on the line, Perry High
School’s Panthers saw their
bats go “dead”. Page 7A.
Keeping Faith...
For years, Leroy Douthit has
had plans just like any other
32-year-old living in society. He
just didn't know he would have
to make a few adjustments
along the way. Page 18.
Couples announce
Jill Shipley and Jonathon
Richards are united in matri
mony, while Jennifer Carol
Allen and Steve Hattaway
Langston Jr., and Allison
Corrine Fowler and Victor
Crosby Correll 111 announce
their plans to be married. Page
28.
Alumni honored
The Westfield, Beechwood,
and Baker Academy Alumni
Council honored three area
alumni for their outstanding
support at the first annual
alumni weekend held at West
field Schools recently. Page
28.
A true resident...
Elinor Trunnell Whipple has
been named as this month's
“Resident of the Month" at
Autumn Terrace, located on
Keith Drive here in Perry. Page
The community's sympathy
is extended to the families of
those who recently died. They
include: Mrs. Dortha Robertson
Blair, Mrs. Eleanor B. Brown,
Mr. George E. Cooley and Mrs.
Virginia H. Fuller.. See details
page 2A.
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Clyde Davee of Perry prepares to get his flu shot this week at the Houston County
Health Department, located on Kings Chapel Road, while answering questions from
RN Andrea Kusar. (Times-Journal photo by Jimmy Simpson)
It's flu-shot time!
Health unit launches massive drive to zap the 'bug'
By JIMMY SIMPSON
Staff Writer
Medical workers at the Houston
County Healdi Department are once
again trying to come to the aide of
those persons they believe are at
risk of the flu virus.
The department this week began
an extensive campaign to
administer flu shots to all persons
in Houston County. The shots will
be given during regular office hours
up until Dec. 16.
The shots will be available at a
cost of $5. Medicare patients can
receive their shots free, as Medicare
payments will be accepted.
Dianne Banister, nurse manager
for the health department, said
officials here are hoping for a large
turnout.
"Last year we gave about 7,000
shots, but we're hoping for
anywhere from 7-10,000 this year,"
said Banister.
The flu can be a very deadly
disease, as many people either
become seriously ill or die as a
result of complications.
Anyone can get the flu,
according to Banister. "That's
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Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking
Perry civic leaders, members of the Perry Rotary Club, members of Habitat for
Humanity, and the Jones family and friends gathered near Creekwood Park to break
ground on a Habitat for Humanity building. Shown with the shovels are (l-r) Ray
Haggard, director of Habitat for Humanity, Sara Jones, Rev. W.G. Bass and John
Smalley, president of Perry Rotary Club. The Rotary Club is assisting with labor and
materials.
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evident just in Houston County,"
she said.
"I understand that the flu was
was very prevalent last year,"
Banister said, although no exact
figures for the virus are made
available, "so that’s why we’re
encouraging the shots this year."
A misconception surrounding
the vaccination still causes concern
for some individuals, she said.
"It’s a combination of either
being afraid of taking the shot or
the individual being afraid of
getting the flu if the shot is given,"
she said.
Because tire flu vaccine contains
only noninfectious viruses, no one
can get the flu from a vaccination.
The most possible side effect
from the shot, said Banister, is a
temporary soreness where the shot
is given. ThiSi is said to occur in
maybe less than one-third of people
receiving shots.
Those persons highly subject to
get the virus, according to Banister,
are persons with a variety of
chronic illnesses, including
respitory problems, asthma,
diabetes, emphysema, kidney
disease and heart conditions.
The flu vaccine should not be
administered to anyone with a
sensitivity to eggs without first
consulting a physician.
Banister said all people over die
age of 55 are especially considered
to be at high risk. While there is no
certain age mandated before an
individual can receive the shot,
officials request anyone under 18
bring a letter from their physician.
"As long as we have the note,
then they can receive the shot,"
Banister said.
No one will be denied the shot
because of the inability to pay,
according to officials. Pneumonia
shots will also be available at a
cost of $lO.
Banister said people can avoid
long lines by visiting the health
department later in the day, usually
around 2-4 p.m. Lines are longer in
the early morning hours.
For additional information,
individuals are asked to contact
Houston County Public Health
Educator Michelle Ballard at 542-
2050.
Ga. National Fair
set to kick off its
sth annual show
Event will feature exibits and
shows designed for families
By JIMMY SIMPSON
Staff Writer
Free entertainment, concerts and
a variety of friendly competition
will be just a few of the features at
this year's Georgia National Fair.
The state-sponsored fair will
kick off a 10-day schedule on
Friday, Oct. 7, at 4 p.m. as local
and state dignitaries cut a ribbon to
mark the occasion.
More than 310,000 people are
expected to attend this year's event,
according to executive director
Michael Froehlich.
The traditional package of
livestock events, horse shows,
youth exhibits, and home and fine
arts competition are just a few of
the features of the fair.
In addition, visitors can check
out merchandise in the McGill
Marketplace shops, witness animals
under the circus' big top, view
nightly fireworks, and, as always,
take their turn on the popular
midway rides.
This year, popular look-a-likes
will also be walking among
fairgoers. Scarlett O'Hara and Rliett
Butler look-a-likes will be just two
of the popular personalities at die
site, according to Froehlich.
Also on hand will be "Fair
Bear," the costumed character
depicting the once-popular live
American black bear which used to
be seen roaming the fairgrounds
prior to the start-up of the annual
event.
The costume was designed by
Cowan Costumes, Inc., of
Cleburne, TX., die same company
that designs several of the popular
Walt Disney World outfits.
Free entertainment diis year will
include the Royal Hanneford
Circus, Zambelli Fireworks, 5-H
Ranch Exotic Petting Zoo, Coors
Belgians Draft Horse Team, AT&T
Laser Spectacular, Granpa Cratchet
and his Puppetmobile.
Also, the International
Stiltwalker, Old-Time Music with
Ed and Geraldine, Funtastic
Showboat, organ grinders with
monkey, Robinson's Racing Pigs,
Wild Ones (rollerblade, skateboard
and bicycle spectacular), Brad
Bodary the Mime.
Expert predicts loss of taxes
By VETO F. ROLEY
Staff Writer
The county is going to lose as
much as one-third of the income it
received from business taxes under
the new business tax formula,
Steve Engle, Houston County di
rector of management services, told
the county commission during their
regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20.
The Georgia Legislature changed
the way that business licenses were
collected in the last legislative ses
sion, making it where businesses
only paid license fees to one gov
ernment. Engle said that the county
would lose the revenue from busi
ness licenses since many of the
county's businesses and industries
were located in municipalities.
Saturday parade kicks off fair
Don’t miss it this year. The sth
annual Georgia National Fair and
Kiwanis Farm-City Days parade
will be 5 star all the way.
Come to Carroll St. or Hodges
Blvd. in Perry about 11 a.m. on
Saturday, Oct. Bth. You can see it
all, floats, bands, horses, teams,
Shrine Units, military vehicles,
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Concerts in Reaves Arena will
feature Lorrie Morgan widi special
guest Collin Raye on Oct. 8 at
7:30 p.m. An evening with Billy
Ray Cyrus is scheduled for Oct. 15
at that same dme.
All seat's will be reserved.
Tickets are $19.50 each and include
the gate admission to the fair and a
surcharge.
Admission to the fair is $4 for
adults, $3 for senior citizens, and
children 10 and under, free. There
will be free parking.
Discounted midway ride tickets
will be available through midnight,
Oct. 6. Each sheet contains 31
tickets for $lO (a $20.15 value).
Each ride requires three, four or
five tickets.
City to receive
SBOO,OOO grant
for local work
By JIMMY SIMPSON
Staff Writer
The City of Perry was one of
only three cities to receive
SBOO,OOO in Community
Development Block monies, it was
announced this week.
The state-funded money, totaling
$42 million, was distributed to a
total of 93 non-metropolitan local
governments around the state. A
total of 191 applications were filed
requesting money.
A portion of the money here
will go towards improvements and
repairs to the Ragin Drive area.
A total of $67,000 has been set
aside for street improvements,
while $60,000 has been allocated to
improve water lines. The removal
of sidewalks in the area will cost
about $13,000 to repair. An
additional $85,000 will go towards
drainage repairs.
The remainder of the money will
be used to assist approximately 35
families that are on limited fixed
incomes, according to Mayor Jim
Worrall.
The change in state law goes
into effect Jan. 1.
"We are going to take a big hit
in lost revenue," said Engle, in un
veiling five proposed occupational
tax schemes, with each of the
schemes bringing in differing
amounts of revenues.
In 1994, the Houston County
collected around $60,000 in tax rev
enues. Option "A" would raise just
over $52,000 in revenues in 1995,
with Options "D" and "E" bringing
in less than $30,000.
In other business before the
commission, the board agreed to
purchase a small motor home
(R.V.) for the Houston County
Health Department for use as a mo
bile clinic.
carnival trucks, and circus animals
including elephants, and lots more.
Come join the fun, and cheer for
the participants. Then come to the
fair, October 7-16. It has
something for everyone, especially
families with kids. Check your
paper and flyers for schedules of
events.
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