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Wednesday, April 9, 1997, Houston Times-Jounutl
Froehlich: Tourism changing from overnight destination
By RICK JOHNSTONE
For the Times-Journal
The face of tourism in Perry has
changed in the past decade, from
an overnight stop to a point of des
tination.
That is what the executive
director of the Georgia National
Fairgrounds and Agricenter,
Michael Froehlich, told the Perry
Exchange Club April 3.
He said people are now spend
ing two or three days in Perry to
attend activities at the fairgrounds.
“We are the number one tourist
attraction in middle Georgia,” he
said, pointing to a recent newspa
Airport budget up just $530
By RICK JOHNSTONE
For the Times-Journal
The Perry-Houston County Airport Authority has
given its approval to a budget for 1997-98 that is
slightly above last year’s total.
At its April 7 meeting, the group unanimously
adopted a $93,196 spending package, which includes
$64,670 in the general fund budget and $28,526 for
the hangar budget.
“We offset our costs in a lot of ways,” said chair
man Gary Peavy. “The overall budget is only $530
above last year.”
The two government entities that support the air
port, the city of Perry and Houston County, will each
be asked to come up with $46,598.
Largest expenditure in the general fund budget
include $19,800 for all general maintenance provid
ed by Bay Creek Aviation, the fixed base operator.
Also, $12,000 is allocated for utilities, and
$12,000 for a part-time manager and bookkeeper.
In the hangar payments, for units just recently
constructed, the authority must contribute $3,900 per
quarter, while the two governing groups are to come
up with $7,131.50 each per quarter.
In another monetary matter, the authority will be
receiving a $66,000 state grant, according to Perry
mayor Jim Worrall, who said the funds can be used
for improvements at the facility.
The group adopted a resolution that would encour
age the Houston County Development Authority to
Obituaries
Lillie Mae Thomas
HAYNEVILLE Services for Lillie Mae
Thomas, who died March 31, 1997, were held April
5 at Mount Vernon CME Church with burial in Oak
Grove CME Church cemetery in Elko.
A native of Houston County, she was a member of
Mount Vernon CME Church, participated in the
senior citizens program, was a foster grandparent and
was a member of the Easter Star and Hayneville
Goodwill Lodge No. 492. She formerly was a mem
ber of Oak Grove CME Church and the usher board.
Survivors include five grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Bobby C. Glover Mortuary had charge of arrange
ments.
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per article in a Macon paper. More
than 747,400 visitors have come to
the Agricenter since its opening,
he added.
“A number of hotels and restau
rants have come about because of
the Agricenter,” said Froehlich.
“These people (tourists) become a
part of our community for a short
time.”
The Agricenter official said
they promote things from through
out middle Georgia, including the
Museum of Aviation in Warner
Robins and the Andersonville
prison and cemetery because
“without themfother attractions)
consider being a spec hangar that might be used to
attract commercial air service to the airport.
“They (development authority) are aware of it.
This is just a formal request that they consider it,”
Peavy said.
Under the resolution, the authority would lease
some land to the development group for such a hangar.
In another action, Peavy expressed some concern
about a private airstrip just off U.S. 41.
He said, “We need to ask the FAA about it, going
on record with our concerns about safety.”
Peavy said it could create the potential for trouble
since it is “in our down wind pattern.”
Kings Chapel spring carnival is April 12
Special to the Times-Journal
It is time for the Kings Chapel Elementary School
Spring Carnival. The carnival will be held April 12
from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The 1997 event promises to be fun for all family
members with something for everyone. There will be
a dunking booth, a horse and carriage ride, hay rides
and other fun filled events.
The kitchen will offer grilled hamburgers, hot
dogs, and homemade cinnamon rolls. There will be a
country store with various items and a bake sale.
Adults will not want to miss the annual silent auction
which will include many items from local businesses.
The school is located at 460 Arena Road in Perry.
Fred L. Carter
Services for Fred L. Carter, who died April 6,
1997, will be held April 9 at 2 p.m. at Kathleen
Baptist Church with the Rev. Keith Kersey officiat
ing. A graveside service will also be held at 4 p.m. at
Benevolence Baptist Church Cemetery in Crawford
County.
Bom in Clark County, he was a minister, retired
from Blue Bird Body Cos. and was active in prison
ministry.
Survivors include two children, Gwen McGarity
of Lawrenceville and A1 Carter of Byron; one broth
er, Jack Carter of Athens; four grandchildren and six
great grandchildren.
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"I am a long-time
loyal member because
we are treated so well
bv the great staff at
HLCC. The course top
notch and speaks for
itself and the food is
excellent."
CHARLENE JENNINGS
Warner Robins, GA
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"A course that you can
walk and enjoy—You feel
like you are on a golf
course and not like you
are walking through a
neighborhood full of hous
es. This makes for peace
ful and tranquil enjoy
ment. We always play in
less than four hours.
WINNIE GOLDSTEIN
Warner Robins, GA
people will not come here.”
Froehlich said the biggest rev
enue generating months for the
hotel-motel tax in Perry are March
and April.
“They have even surpassed
October,” when the Georgia
National Fair is held, according to
Froehlich.
Looking to the future of the
fair, Froehlich said there is plenty
of room to grow, with the facility
capable of handling over 600,000
visitors during its nine day
October run.
He said trying to attract more
visitors during weekdays and on
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"We always enjoy
our meals and excel
lent service together
with the warmth of
concerned employ
ees. It's alwoys enjoy
able to spend time as
Houston Lake."
DON & PATTI
STRICKLAND
Kathleen, GA
Sunday is a goal for increasing
attendance.
On another note, Froehlich said
to expect more RV(recreational
vehicle) shows in the future.
“The Family Motorcoach
Association will be coming back
in 1999, and Good Sam’s will also
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