Houston times-journal. (Perry, Ga.) 1994-1999, April 28, 1999, Page Page 5B, Image 11

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dik ii* j \*: .\\«P m§ ♦ ♦*» ‘ % *4 1 A W .•**«• >,i<> Bllffl ■ 'm> L im ■! ISBlBMi&k BlHBiKm Times Journal Photos by Charlotte Periins SURROUNDED - All of Det. Brian Emmons' “girls" (above) showed up for his promotion ceremony in the Perry munic ipal courtroom. From left, mother-in-law Brenda Morton, wife Nicole, baby daughter Hallie, daughter Lexie, Emmons, daughter Katie with Emmons' mother, Brenda Seefluth. Nicole Emmons (right photo) pins on her husband's detective badge. Emmons becomes Perry detective By CHARLOTTE PERKINS Houston Times-lournaL Officer Brian Jay Emmons was surrounded by friends and family when he was promoted to the rank of detective on April 26. The informal ceremony took place in Perry municipal MW* < f According to Police Chief George Potter, Emmons started out with the Perry force in 1995, and has received numerous letters of commendation since that time. Starting out with an associate’s degree in law enforcement from Dayton University in Ohio, Emmons was assigned to the bike Tornado on site to help - including the Federal and Georgia Emergency Management Agencies (FEMA and GEMA), the American Red Cross, the Mennonitc Disaster Service and the Salvation Army. Sam Register of the Houston Area American Red Cross says that donations are still needed for help in the area. The Red Cross has set up feeding stations and is helping with the operation of a o|Hiif U|j mjmr IBHhH* CORPORATE DONORS - Many corporations, as well as retail businesses, have pitched in with funds to rebuild the destroyed area of Vienna. Shown here are employees of Weyerhaeuser presenting a check to Sam Register of the local chapter of tne American Red Cross. A number of Weyerhaeuser employees either live in Vienna or have rela tives there. Perms: Highlites Precision Cutz * Basic Cutz for Men Special; Solar Natl Products EMILSgI- $24 Fill-ins - sl2 (No drills! Shoulder Length Spiral - $55 TANNING BEDS COMING SOON! Owners & Operators: Debbi Brown & Charlotte Cotton 736 Carroll St, Shop #5 in The Village Shops Monday - Saturday - 9 -6 • Sunday -1-6 y SMaSK ./; j|f squad in in 1997 and became a field training officer in 1998. In 1999 he became one of only 40 certified Drug Recognition Experts in the state. During that time he also earned his bachelors degree from the University of Georgia. *ti the promotion ceremotiy, charac terized him as hard working and dedicated, “a hustler and a go-get ter.” One commented that Emmons “can find drugs any where”, and another praised him for always being ready to come in to work when help was needed. (Continued from page IB) shelter at the Vienna Elementary School. They are providing vouchers, food, clothing and household furniture. “As of april 21, we had 125,000 in pledges,” Register said, “but we are estimating that we will spend as much as $250,000.” Donations may be sent to The American Red Cross, 346 Corder Road, Warner Robins 31088. WAL*MART I We are looking for applicants seeking full-time or part-time employment , All shifts open for 24 hour operation. JH JOBS AND TRAINING AVAILABLE |i IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FRONT END SERVICE • CASHIER • CUSTOMER SERVICE • LAY-A-WAY • CUSTOMER SERVICE MGRS • PEOPLE GREETER • SKATER MAINTENANCE • JANITOR (DAY OR NIGHT) • CART PUSHERS RECEIVING •STOCKERS (DAY OR NIGH.T) OFFICE •INVOICE ASSOCIATES •CASH ASSOCIATES •UPC ASSOCIATES •CLAIMS ASSOCIATES •PERSONNEL MANAGER\ ALL ASSOCIATES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING EXCELLENT BENEFfSB •EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITIONS •ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES •GOOD WAGES •FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING WHEN POSSIBLE •401 K PLAN •GROUP HEALTH PLAN •GROUP LIFE INSURANCE •SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE •LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING AND REWARDING CAREER OPPORTUNITY, AND YOU HASBIN INTEREST IN ANY OF THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE, WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU! APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN BY WAL-MART MANAGEMENT* “Please advise us if assistance in the application or hiring process is needed to accommodate a disabilnß EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - EMPLOYER PAID AD APRIL 26 - APRIL 30 FROM 9 -7 P.M. DRUG TEST REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT CONSUMER BOARD APPOINTEE - Gerald T. (Jerry) Willis of Perry has been named to the Consumer Advisory Board of the Office of Consumer Affairs. The appointment was Forestry Service issues wildfire wa||§g SPECIAL TO THE TIMES-|OURNAL The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a statewide warning against outside burning due to increasing threat of wildfire caused by unusually dry weather conditions and wind. Alan Dozier, GFC Chief of Forest Protection, said Georgia forest fires have already increased 40 percent above the five year average, with 50 percent more acreage burned. “Georgias potential for wildfire is extremely hazardous and more wide spread than it has been in more than 10 years," Dozier said. “There are vir tually no areas of the state that are WE ALSO OFFER THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR ALL FULL-TIME ASSOCIATES SALES ASSOCIATES & DEPARTMENT MGRS •MENS WEAR •BOYS WEAR •GIRLS WEAR •LADIES WEAR •INFANTS WEAR •FABRICS •DOMESTICS •SHOES •JEWELRY •TOYS •SPORTING GOODS •AUTOMOTIVE •COSMETICS •GARDEN CENTER •STATIONERY •FOODS •HARDWARE/PAINTS •HOUSEWARES •ELECTRONICS •PHARMACY •LOSS PREVENTION •FITTING ROOM ASSOCIATE " '.- 'c^BotO announced by Barry W. Reid, trator Shown here with Willis, are his family, Jimmie Willis, Debf|HHppnd Myra Willis, and Barry W. Reid. B, safe for outside burning and fewer burning permits will be issued by GFC until conditions improve. Many Georgia fire departments, industrial cooperators and emergency units have been placed on alert until further notice.” GFC statistics show careless debris burning remains the number one cause of the state’s wildfires. Long range forecasts predict contin ued hot, dry weather with no relief in sight for the increasing fire threat. Dozier said Georgia’s current drought index is 495 (with “0” being wettest and “800” being completely dry) as compared to last year’s April •HOLIDAY PAY •STOCK PURCHASE PLAN •10% DISCOUNT ON PURCHASES •PROFIT SHARING (Requires 20 hours per week average) •PAID VACATIONS •SICK LEAVE * DENTAL INSURANCE apCT HOUSTON COUNTY EXTENSION Off , • 733 CARROLL STREET, PER* Wed., April 28, 1999, Houston Times index of 157. ' WgjjT “The current situation cannot sized," Dozier said. can set off a wildfire - areas - that can be ot control in seconds.” He areas are more due to the increafOKpwmbi& of homes built near wildMDjjL J GFC officials dents to removed materials near structures. For i information contact HpjflHQbunn Georgia Forestry ContM^Httffice. FOOD AREA ASSOCIATES •ASST. BAKERY MANAGER J •BAKERY SALES ASSOCIATE % •BAKER •GROCERY RECEIVING •ASST. MEAT MANAGER •MEAT MANAGER ♦MEAT CUTTER •MEAT WRAPPER •SEAFOOD ASSOCIATE •ASST. DELI MANAGER •DELI ASSOCIATE •ASST. PRODUCE MANAGER •PRODUCE ASSOCIATE •DEMO COORDINATOR •DEMONSTRATOR TIRE & LUBE EXPRESS * •MANAGER TRAINEES •SERVICE MANAGER •TIRE/LUBE TECHNICIANS •ALIGNMENT TECHNICIANS : •INVOICE ASSOCIATE •SALES ASSOCIATE Page 5B