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Newspaper Page TextWould-be Senator Cleland praises Senator Sam Nunn By RICK JOHNSTONE For the Times-Journal The man who hopes to replace Sam Nunn in the U.S. Senate had high praise for the Perry native on a recent cam paign visit to town. Democrat Max Cleland said Nunn had established a track record of service, mod eration and bi partisanship on Capitol Hill. Cleland said those are traits he also has to offer in the coming election, where he faces Republican Guy Milner. In an interview with the Houston Times-Journal, Cleland said Nunn had continued a string of effective leadership in Georgia, from “Richard Russell before him in the Senate, to his uncle Carl Vinson in the House.” The former Georgia Secretary of State said he would like to take a seat on the Armed Services com mittee, which Nunn has served on for many years. Survey: Houston hospital patients pleased with their level of care By EMILY JOHNSTONE Times-Journal Staff Most inpatients of Perry Hospital or Houston Medical Center who responded to a survey recently seem to be happy with the service they received while in the hospital, according to Houston Healthcare Complex marketing director Mary Jane Kinnas. The results of the survey was obtained from patients discharged from May through July. That is what Kinnas told members of the Hospital Authority of Houston County during their regular Aug. 28 meeting. The report indicated that 95 percent of the respondents would return to Houston Medical Center or Perry Hospital for care. Ninety one percent said they would recommend either hospital to others and 95 percent rated the overall quality of care they PERRY PAWN SHOP, Inc. Big Parking Lot Sale! Saturday, September 7, 8 am RAIN DATE ■ September 14 No Early Sales - One Pay Only Something For Everyone 20% Off All Gold Rings PERRY PAWN SHOP, Inc 522 General Courtney Hodges ~ Perry, GA 31069 (912) 987-5867 “There are a dozen military bases in Georgia, not the least of which is Robins Air Force base,” said Cleland. “Senator Nunn has served well as an advocate for the bases and I hope to continue that leadership.” He said instead of closing mili tary bases there should be a re positioning of the forces. “You can downsize too quickly, subtracting bases and jobs,” Cleland commented. Cleland contrasted his style with that of his opponent. He said he is a moderate, while Milner is more of an ideologue. “This job should go not to the highest bidder, but to the one most qualified for the job,” Cleland said. Cleland, who spent some time in the nation’s capitol heading up the Veterans Administration, thinks that stint is helpful. He said he had helped people deal with the bureaucracy in Washington and he knows who to contact there. Cleland ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Milner defeated Johnnie Isakson in a runoff for the GOP nomination. Cleland Ninety one percent said they would recommend either hospital to others and 95 percent rated the overall quality of care they received as “excellent” or “good.” received as “excellent” or “good.” Perry Hospital Administrator Nadine Weems told the group the new outpatient surgery and labor and delivery addition to Perry Hospital is coming along on schedule. The addition will be open to public viewing on Nov. 9, she said, and “open for business” Nov. 11. Weems said a new heating and air conditioning system has also been installed at the hospital. * TVs from $75 * VCRs from SSO * Pushmowers from S4O * Stereos * Guitars * Fishing Rods * Microwaves * Baby Cribs * Guns * Tools ■ Air Conditioners * Furniture * Radios * Fishing Reels * Motorcycles * Roto Tillers * And More New Comforters, Quilts Quantities Limited - $14.25 Up Times-Journal photo by Eric Zellars NEW BUSINESS Local officials gather to welcome a new business to town. The Tack Box, located along Courtney-Hodges Boulevard, is now open offering equestrian supplies. Owner Susan Jones said she appreciates the support she has received in her venture and looks forward to serving the area. Panel studies future of recreation in Houston County By EMILY JOHNSTONE Times-Journal Staff WARNER ROBINS A meeting held Aug. 29 at the Wcllston Center brought together over 20 Houston Countians to ponder the problems facing public recreation. Perry recreation director Tom Domincy told the Times-Journal during a later interview that he believes that meeting was produc tive and was the first step taken by the group to help bring about answers to some of the difficult questions brought about by the recreation issue. The group, dubbed the Steering Committee, was made up of what Dominey termed a “cross section of citizens from Houston County.” Three participants, Geraldine Davis, the Rev. Leonard Billings and Lee Jones, are from the Perry area, The rneetina was a two-hour UilriLqfzt dVyotixxtrwrik ejtewtag ~ Complete Monument Service ~ ~ Custom Cemetery Cleaning ~ ~ Portable Sand Blasting ~ ~ Over 20 Years Experience ~ 2688 Hwy. 41 S. • Henderson, GA • (912) 987-2923 Many One-Of- A-Kind Items orientation for the group to "get together and meet each other.” said Dominey. This was the result of a deci sion process recommended by the Institute of Community and Area Development of the University of Georgia (ICAD). The meeting was facilitated by Steve Dempsey, a spokesman for ICAD, who was hired by the county and local municipalities to help give guidance with recreation for this area. Dominey praised the process put forth by ICAD for the Steering Committee to be guided by. Part ol the process includes an upcoming four-hour Sept. 9 work session to be held by the committee at Rozar Park from 5:30-9:30 p in. The major purpose of this ses sion is defined as a vehicle to cre ate tin initial vision for the future of recreation in Houston County. LOOK FOR THE RED DOT AND SAVE... [W AaND MOREIj 'TTloctek Your Hometown Department Store TAKE AN EXTRA 25%0FF OUR TICKETED PRICE ON ALL ITEMS TAGGED WITH A RED DOT, REGULAR & SALE PRICED! Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1996, Houston Times-Journal to identify strengths and weak nesses. and to identify key issues that should be addressed during the process.” A Town Hall meeting is planned for a later date. During this - meeting citizens will be encouraged to participate by expressing their ideas on the needs of recreation. Dominey said these meetings are “probably the most important thing Houston County has done in the area of recreation for a long time. The end result will have a final package pul together by the committee that will be presented to elected officials ” *PRK-APPROVED* Land/Home Financing Hassle Free Call today to see ij you qualify! 1 -888-GIiT'A'HOMH (4 IS-24661 SOUTHERN HERITAGE HOMES It's a FRIT call!! [mu L ticketed A A PRICE! A EXAMPLE: 1 7777" , i L ymei E / Re 9- Pr, 'ce...22.50 / ■ / Sa 'e Price... 12.00 / f / 0ff —-3-00 I Newcomers meet Sept. 10 Special to the Times-Journal The Perry Newcomers Club will meet Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7:00 p.m. at 111 Brittany Drive, Devonwood Subdivision. Anyone new to the area is wel come to attend the meeting. The club serves as a way for newcom ers to meet others and get accli mated to the Perry area. 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