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Newspaper Page TextHouston Times -Journal “ Perry, Ga. this week Volume 125-No. 79-24 Pages WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30,1994 50 CENTS get a call! Subscription drive is in final days During the last few weeks a team of telephone sales people have been calling local homes seeking subscriptions on be half of the paper. The calls are in conjunction with a subscrip tion drive the Times-Joumal is conducting. During the drive, the paper has been offering new and re newal subscriptions at our regular price, with part of the money going to the local Scout ing effort and to help fund Perry's Senior Citizens' Cen ter. The drive is nearing an end, and we encourage all readers who are considering subscrib ing to the paper to do so now . That way part of the subscrip tion money will go to a worthy cause. If our operators fail to call, you may take advantage of our offer be calling 987-1823. j In Sympathy The community's sympathy is extended to the families of those who recently died. They include: Marvin E. Arrington Sr., Americas; Mary Elizabeth Schultz Layman, Unadilla; Walter Renner, Milledgeville. See details page 2A. \ " Sports Hornets' hopes dashed Westfield Hornets saw their dreams of competing in a state championship game die last weekend as they took a 30-3 beating from the Tattnall Tro jans. See the story on Page 6A. ilews ■ ■ - Home shopping... Big-time tv sales channel QVC announced the winners of its Georgia product search this week. Fora look at the winners and their products, see story on PageSA. Perry author Perry native Lida Elizabeth Lafferty visited the area during the Thanksgiving holiday pe riod and donated a copy of her recently published children's book to the local library. See the details on Page 2A. Remember When... Turn back the pages of the Houston Home Journal with Pauline Lewis and live the his tory of Perry. See Page 4A. Don't forget! The Perry Kiwanis Club will hold its semi-annual Pancake Breakfast in conjunction with the Christmas at the Cross roads Festival Saturday morn ing, Dec. 3. Plates cost $3 and will be served from 6:30-10:30. The breakfast will be held at the Perry Agricultural Exten sion Building on Carroll Street. nas activities planned-8B Sk lyfl » J*** , * f • f JP- Artwork honors 'Fessor Staples The unveiling of artist Pete Henderson's painting of '"Fessor Staples and His Boys" was held at the Holiday Inn in Perry Friday, Nov. 25. Pictured are Representative Larry Walker, left, Sherry Staples Hubbard, Porter Staples and Tom "Boot" Hunt and Henderson. The painting will be placed in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon. Legislators will speak at forum By BRIGETTE LOUDERMILK News Editor Two legislative leaders will be in Perry Monday, Dec. 12 to discuss federal and state issues in the 1995 legislative session and to answer questions from area citizens. Congressman John Lewis and Ge orgia Department of Natural Re sources Commissioner im D. Tan ner will speak at a Pre-Legislative Forum to be held at the Perry Agri center. The forum is sponsored by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and will be hosted by the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce. The forum begins at noon and lunch will be provided. The cost to attend is $12.50 per person and reserva tions can be made by calling the Perry chamber at 987-1234. "It is an honor for us to be able to host this forum There will only be 14 such forums held in the state this year and I can't remember the last time Perry was asked to host one of them. Also, it could be five years or more before we’re asked to host one again." Perry Area Cham ber of Commerce President Peggie Williams said this week. Williams urges the public to attend the fo rum. Commissioner Tanner is a native Georgian, raised in the Emanuel County community o Twin City. He attended the University of Geor gia. where he majored in Business Administration. He also attended Georgia Tech. He was Commissioner of the DNR from its creation in 1972 un til May 1984 when he was ap pointed Commissioner of Labor by Gov. Joe Frank Harris. He returned to the DNR as Commissioner in Dec. 1990 at the request of Gov. Zell Miller. Congressman Lewis was first I .;, jiM I m m "\djlk w j *JpNMI| P iSSI IS. - ' 'BBWflfei'Tßn 1 BH ipr .mv - U MHMnHgHK . ' BKtifia aWy. -.■•,v,a gtfH Members of the Perry High School Air Force Junior ROTC Drill Team and the trophies they won at a recent meet in Clayton County. Official Legal Organ for Houston County, City of Perry and the State of Georgia Local sports scene Congressman John Lewis elected in 1986 to represent Geor gia's Fifth Congressional District. He developed a commitment to the Civil Rights Movement at an early age and by 1963 was recog nized as one of the "Big Six" lead ers of the movement. Lewis’ first electoral success came in 1981 when he was elected to the Atlanta City Council. In Congress, Lewis is a member of the House Ways and Means Perry Players announce audition dates for play The Perry Players will be holding auditions for "The Sound of Music" on Saturday, December 10 at 10 a.nm. for youth and teens, on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. and Monday Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. for adults. The auditions will be held at 909 Main Street in Perry at the Players' community theatre.. The show dates are February 22-March 5. For more information call 987-5354 or 922-5097. Loss ends Hornet season Full local sports coverage appears on — 6-7A 1 If Cw Commissioner Joe D. Tanner Committee and the Committee on the District of Columbia. He serves as Chief Deputy Majority Whip and sits on the influential Steering and Policy Committee. Lewis is a member of the Congressional Coalition on Soviet Jewry and the Democratic Congressional Cam paign Committee. He is co-chair man of the Congressional Urban Caucus. Community gears up for '95 festival Special section outlines events By BRIGETTE LOUDERMILK News Editor It's "Christmas in Olde Perry" ami die community will celebrate the season this weekend ;uid the official kick-off of the annual Christmas at the Crossroads Festival begins. Downtown Perry is the place to be this weekend for good food, fel lowship and lots of fun. Take the family out early and en joy a hearty Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast before joining, or watch ing, the runners and walkers begin the annual SK. Then, browse downtown, have the kids' pictures taken with Santa and find a good spot to watch the pa rade. This year, RAFB General William Ilallin will be the Grand Marshall. If your didn't get your Holidays can be a happy time for all By BRIGETTE LOUDERMILK News Editor 'Tis the season for giving and the local community is being called upon to ensure a Merry Christmas for all. Project Agape Love (P.A.L.) needs help to provide 400-450 f ami lies with food and toys this holiday season according to P.A.L. team member Alvalyn Pope. "The people of south Houston County have not let us down in the past in our endeavors and we're hop ing for the same outpouring of gen erosity this year," Pope said. The campaign is well underway with contests in the schools, Wish ing Trees in place at KMart, Quincy's and Hildebrands and local churches have initiated campaigns to collect needed items. Due to the limited number of vol unteers working with the program, items to contribute are limited to non-perishable food items and toys. Take a tag from one of the three Wishing Trees in town to purchase a gift for a particular child. The tag will specify the child's age and gen der. Once the toy is purchased, place it under the tree, unwrapped, and a P.A.L. volunteer will collect the toy for distribution. Gifts are needed for boys and girls from three months to 12 years old. Pope said contributions can also be made through Kroger. A Kroger employee will greet shoppers and explain the P.A.L. program. For each shopper that donates $3.50 to P.A.L., Kroger will prepare a food Local drill team wins awards at Nov. meet Seventeen members of the Perry High School Air Force Junior ROTC Drill Team traveled to Clayton County on Saturday, Nov. 5, to compete in the Clayton County Invitational Drill Meet. In the end, the cadets captured five trophies, including that of grand champion. Under the leadership of fourth year cadet Cadet Major Jason Little, die Perry team won first place in regulation, drill and regulation inspection. Cadet Major Lee Danielson commanded the Armed Exhibition team to a second place finish. Cadet First Lieutenant Jennifer Grubb commanded the girls color guard team made up of Grubb, Cadet TSgts Shanandra Findley, Gwen Smith and Lakena Admits. There Index to Features Classified 12A Lewis 4A Deaths 2A Loudt milk 4A Phil Clark 6A Sports 6A Legals 9A Police report 3A Letters 4A Remember when4A shopping done early, stay late— merchants downtown will keep longer hours throughout the month. Sunday is the Community Can dlelight Service. This is an oppor tunity to share in the holiday spirit and to give back to die community. Besides the candle lighting cere mony, there will be special speak ers and a performance from the Houston County Honor Choir. Bring a canned food item to help feed the less fortunate this holiday season. There me many other activities planned by local businesses and churches to fill the tnondi with the spirit of Christmas. Today's Hous ton Times-Joumal features a special section outlining each event. bag. Financial gifts are also needed. Checks can be mailed to P.A.L., 1600 Main St., Perry, GA 31069. Another drop-off point for gifts and food items is the load chamber office on Washington Street. For questions or to arrange for pick-up of gifts or food contact Pope at 987-0219, Aileen Hardeen at 987-3434, Claudia Luckey at 987-4381 or the chamber at 987- 1234. All donations must be made before December 17. Chief R. Shellnut suffers mild stroke over the weekend By BRIGETTE LOUDERMILK News Editor The community has missed a fa miliar face this week. Assistant Police Chief Roy Shellnut suffered a mild stroke this weekend and, as of press time Tues day, was still hospitalized. "He’s a very dedicated, loyal, long time employee of the city who is well-respected. We hope he returns soon," Mayor James E. Worrall said this week. Chief Shellnut joined the local police department 34 years ago as one of only three uniformed pa trolmen. He was promoted to As sistant Chief in 1965 under Chief B E. Dennard. He and his wife. Please see SHELLNUT, page 9A were 17 teams in the competition which was completed at approximately 3:30 p.m. LtCol (Ret) Don Netzinger the Aerospace Science Instructor and Drill Team Advisor at Perry High said, “I am proud of their accomplishment at this meet, but dtey will have to work very hard to continue winning at dtis rate.” flic drill team practices alter school four days a week. The regulation, inspection and drill teams were made up of David Geisman, Lee Danielson, Gwen Smith, Alex Lumpkin, Paul Lorenzana, James Mann, Shawn Coffee, Nick Thesasiri, Jason Little, Jenny Grubb, Jonathan Holland, Michael Huff, Ramona Studstill and William Sheets.