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rr— i I V* •%% ’■*■ -Jgp T'2s&jLsy{\ ■<■£><%&■■'■ 'J 1 ** m "*'«liiji «i«sw Kfc( I a ’ | I XL .• 2 JB ** Mn Jflß fBMLS ■&%&■'■ Jm& kr. ywlF - *wUH|HtfCSBHHUv Jggjj. g*~ jjHHHBI: ’ faStf’*''' jt M,-? -.^#r : r s wfßp *M “• •',# ; '«ssll^ ■ ■ HARD WORKERS Perry Police Department detectives include Bryan Emmons, Leyon Roberts, Heath Dyices, Ken Ezell, Andrew Calvin Proffitt, and Evidence who placed it in the cabinet cannot get it back out. Security and identification of evidence that is placed behind the double doors in the department’s evidence room is aimed at being error-proof. “We're redundant." Detective Ken Ezell, who is in charge of the evidence room, explained. “We have three different systems to record who has touched any piece of evidence or even been near it.” With thousands of indi vidual items of evidence including everything from rifles and handguns to “rocks" of cocaine * the security system for the evi dence room is elaborate. So is the system for iden tification. It’s even tornado proof, according to Ezell, who points out that even if by some freak accident the evidence got scattered, it is all barcoded for quick and accurate identification. The scrupulously care fully handling of evidence is important because detec tives frequently are called on to testify in court, and must be certain that there has been no opportunity for evidence to be mislaid or tampered with. In the case of suspected homicide, Dykes says, the body is moved from the scene last. But at that point, the investigation has just begun. In addition to gath ering evidence following a crime, the Periy detectives interview potential witness es and suspects and keep detailed written records. “Eighty percent of my work is paperwork, “ Dykes said. “I have talked to kids in classrooms and asked them what they think is the most important tool I have. They say its my gun, but I Laurie Pearson on Furman deans list Special to the Home Journal Laurie W. Pearson, daughter of A 1 and Mary Pearson of Perry has been named to the winter term dean’s list at Furman University. The honor is given to undergraduate students who earn a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher on a four-point system. Sherri Loudermilk an officer in Honor Society BPECIAL TO THE HOME JpUKHAL Sherri Loudermilk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Loudermilk of Perry, has been elected secretary of the Berry College Honor Society for the 1999-2000 academic year. She is a junior Spanish major. Sell it quick #ith a Home Joomal/Home Journal Advertiser classified ad. Spend as little as *6 to reach 10/300 homes. Call 987- 1823 for details. Drew Dodson (not shown in this picture.) The department secretary, at center, is Gail Price. tell them it’s my pen so that 1 can document what I'm seeing. “You have to make sure all your I's are dotted, and T's are crossed," he added. “A case could get thrown out of court if you don’t." Whether the work is on the crime scene or behind a desk. Dykes is well pre pared for his work. A good example of the increasingly educated and professional Perry Police Department, Dykes earned his degree in criminal justice from Georgia Southern University. However, he notes that he has “also learned from veteran officers." JKzm 9mm WJr i--jj. ON THE MOVE - Det. Drew Dodson is one of the team that stays busy bringing criminals to justice. FREE GIFT! Willi I’UKC II\SI ()| IK.UMM GIVE THE PERFECT MOTHER'S DAY j» fly —'JX/ A Receive a FREE jjJ pocket-size P •M»m j ® A V \Ce) copy of Chicken Wjffl You're Mv Wt ”C"v!/r „ „ _ aMMg)I special jeu" Soup hor 77ie Jtlllll ,325473 .-jv T.. c i . r. M " SRr yy Soul - in -£yt\ Celebration of 1 Women (valued at $4.95) when you purchase this /f | f V touching porcelain bisque ft I i Precious Moments* figurine at the suggested retail price of only $25.00. Hurry in before this adorable flgurine is gone! Moral!?? day, MAY 9TH! StUItXMZK £ &X. Office Product • Fine Gifts %^Cards Crossroads Shopping Center, 102lSt. Patricks Drive, Perry (912) 9874700 Home Journal Photos by Charlotte Perkins Continued from page 1A "Seasoned officers are the backbone of any department,” he said. “They’ve been there and done that." Noting that in a small department such as Perry’s, each detective wears “many hats" Dykes also says that each of the Perry detectives has special talents and areas of expertise that are helpful in making assignments. Others on the force, in addition to Dykes and Ezell, are Leyon Roberts, Andrew “Drew" Dodson, Calvin Proffitt, and Perry’s newest detective, Bryan Emmons. The department secretary is Gail Price. Food May 5 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza or cereal and toast, fruit or fruit Juice, milk: Lunch: Hamburger or Manager’s Choice or Baked Potato with Hot Toppings or Pizza: Short Cake with Fruit Topping. May 6 Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit or cereal and toast, fruit or fruit juice, milk: Lunch: Submarine Sandwich or Southern Chicken with Roll or Nacho Muchables or Pizza: Manager’s Choice Dessert. May 7 Breakfast: Manager’s Choice or cereal and toast, fruit or fruit juice, milk; Lunch: Hot Dog or Quesadilla or PBJ Sandwich or Pizza: Oatmeal Cookie. May 10 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza or cereal and toast, fruit or fruit juice, milk: Lunch: Hamburger or Manager’s Choice or Baked Potato w/ Hot Toppings or Pizza: Peanut Butter Bar. May 11 Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit or cereal and toast, fruit or fruit juice, milk: Lunch: Chicken Sandwich or Spaghetti with Texas or PBJ Sandwich or Pizza; Chocolate Cake. May 12 Manager’s Choice or cereal and toast, fruit or fruit juice, milk: Lunch: Corn dog or Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Chili or Soup or Baked Potato with Hot Toppings or Pizza; Pudding with top ping. Health inspectors visit local restaurants Officials with the Houston County Environmental Health Department have visited several restaurants in recent weeks for routine inspections. In cases where officials find a discrepancy, restau rant management is required to take immediate steps to correct the prob lem. Burger King. 201 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins, 96. China Palace Too, 112 N. First St., Warner Robins, 84. Problems with food handling techniques. Family Mart, 515 N. Houston Road., Warner Robins, 79. Problems with temperature control of foods. Max’s Bar-B-Que, 102 S. First St., Warner Houston County's oldest business. Established Want to know more about what is going on in your You need a subscription to the Houston Home Journal. Published every Wednesday in Perry. Get home delivery for just $21.40 per year. Call today to arrange delivery to your home. Houston Hone Journal P.O. Drawer M hoMEjRN@hoiw.NET 807 Carroll St. (912) 987-1825 (volce) Perry, Ca. 51069 (912) 988-1181 (fAx) Robins. 95. Moose Club, 400 Car. Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, 83, problems with temperature control of foods. Moose Club Lounge. 417 Nelson Drive, Warner Robins, 96. * My Father's Place, 2507 Moody Road, Warner Robins, 88. Putt-Putt Golf Course. 110 Woodcrest Blvd., Warner Robins, 100. Ruby Tuesday, 101 Rigby Drive. Warner Robins, 73. Problems with employee hygiene matters. Sunpointe Cafeteria, 600 S. Kimberly Drive, Warner Robins, 91, problems with temperature control of School Elementary students should register at Centerville Elementary and Matt Arthur Elementary students should register at Perdue Elementary. Parents will need to pro vide the following items at registration: a copy of offi cial birth certificate; ear, eye and dental screening Form 3300, immunization certificate and Social Airport • Heard a report from member Ralph Dorsett on a recent visit to the airport by The Macon Telegraph man agement; • agreed on the date of MB Hubert Bennett Items Akin CO Ug Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-12:30 1036-A Macon Street, Perry, GA • 987-2114 Wed., May 5, 1999, Houston Home Journal ■ Continued from page 1A foods. Taco Bell, 419 N. Davis Dr., Warner Robins, 90. Arby’s 2061 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, 92. Golden Corral, 1208 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. 89, problems with temperature control of foods. Igloo Ice/Sno Biz, 1001 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins, 100. Rosemont Place Cafeteria, 127 S. Sixth St., Warner Robins, 94. Top Wok. 1244 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, 91. Vallarta’s Mexican Restaurant, 819 Russell Parkway. Warner Robins. 93, problems with temper ature control of foods. Continued from page LA Security card. All four year old children are eligible for pre-kinder garten. Applicants will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who are cur rently enrolled in public school Pre-kindergarten programs do not need to register for kindergarten. Contact your local school with any questions. Continued from page LA July 17 for the dedication of the new terminal, which will be named in honor of Airport manager John Houser. • Senior Citizens Discount • Free In-Town Delivery • Durable Medical Equipment • Computer Medical Records - ■ . *• v *‘ r *> ► -» r cy 11 • Emergency Service • Complete Line of Sundry Page 9A