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va> sal v ’ ■ lg£jt ■"■•%&&*■■••*&•, &8b ■ wBL ■{•££., j '■' . 'j^'’ i . ; :/ ; ii : MB jB ,%^^T jtm 9wpw^v>^pil' Home Journal Photo by JJ Johnson SCHOLARSHIP WINNER Perry Chick-fil-A owner Doug Barnett (left) presents a Truett Cathy, scholarship to Perryan Jennifer Rood. Kudzu, friend or foe? Walton wins state awardfor study of kudzu history and uses for the vines found in state ntOM Staff Reports Michael Walton, a fifth grader at Kings Chapel Elementary School, recent ly won “Best in Discipline" at the Georgia social sci ence fair for his project. “Kudzu - friend or foe?" His display showed a wide variety of uses for kudzu, including erosion prevention and art objects made with kudzu vines. He used the project to explain some of the problems caused by the fast-growing plant. He also provided information on the history of the plant. The competition was held at Clayton State College near Atlanta April 17. Walton qualified by previ- Perry Rec Department sets summer field trips Fhom Scatf Rg touts “Mom, I’m-bored!” Summer’s almost here, and parents will be looking for wholesome activi ties for their children. Here are some special events and field trips planned by the Perry Recreation Department. The trips will be taken by bus, enrollment is limited to 50, so call 988-2860 right away to sign up. • Chehaw Wild Animal Park, June 18, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. This day includes adventuring out to the Wild Animal Park, which features more than 160 native and exotic wildlife in a natural setting. Two programs will cover “Scales, Feathers and Fur" and “Reptiles." There will also be a river cruise. Children should bring a sack lunch, a camera and sun block. The cost is $lO. • Fishing for Fun, June 26, 10 a.m. until noon. A non-competitive fishing rodeo held at the large pavilion in J. Frank Rozar Park, this event is free of charge with hot-dogs and soft drinks provided to all participants. A few fishing poles are available at the Recreation Department. Bait is sup plied. Attendance is limited to children ®WciiUff%jon iSfiecial Occasion? r t7ken umit no more ! Come visit Langston House Restaurant at Henderson Village where every meal Is an experience to treasure. . Sot/s featuriffy a new... Three course prix fixe menu at $25 per person. Our unique a la carte menu is also available, priced from S3O upward. You are also invited to experience our exquisite Sunday Brunch Buffet at $19.95 per person with complimentary antique carriage rides. Call for Reservations: 912-988-8696 125 South Langston Circle Perry, GA 31009 Michael Walton of Kings Chapel Elementary School, used the project to explain some of the problems caused by the fast-growing kudzu plant. ously placing in the local and regional competitions. He received a SSO savings bond in recognition of his accomplishment. Students in grades five through eight from all over Georgia entered the compe tition. accompanied by a parent or guardian. • Jay Bird Springs, July 1, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Young people will spend the day at an historical natural deep water spring that is home to Georgia’s only chemical-free swimming pool. Enjoy the day roller-skating, take a train ride, play putt-putt golf or the arcades. Children should bring a bathing suit, towel, sun block and a sack lunch. Participants must be at least 8 years old. The cost is sl2. ••Callaway Gardens, July 14, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Children will visit the nation’s largest tropical butterfly conservatory. This fun-packed day will include train rides, paddle boats, swimming, putt putt golf and more. Children should ring a sack lunch, camera, swimsuit, towel and sun block. For ages 7 and older. The cost is $lO. • Nature Day at Lunar Lake, July 29. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This program includes a visit to the Nature Center at Robins Air Force Base, hiking trails and a cookout. After lunch participants will make bug cages at the nature center. Pre registration is required. Children must be age 7 or older. The cost is Rood earns Truett Cathy scholarship from Chick-fil-A By Jj JOHNSON PmtfwHMhjHne Jennifer Rood of Perry arrived at the Chick-fll-A restaurant May 6 with more on her mind than a good chicken sandwich. Rood was at the store to pick up her second Chick fil-A college scholarship. A rising sophomore at Georgia College and State University, Rood accepted the Truett Cathy Scholar Award for 1999. The award is one of the 25 nationwide winners of the awards presented in honor of S. Truett Cathy, founder of the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain. These 25 students were selected from among the 868 Leadership * fcudiu- n ! friend or Foe? 101 —lit V- " mn Home Journal Photo by Charlotte Perkins MICHAEL WALTON WITH KUDZU DISPLAY BOARD He won Georgia Social Science Fair honors RAYTHEON SYSTEMS COMPANY Aircraft Integrated Systems Segment In Waco, Texas Is a leader In the airborne systems Integration business with a strong backlog of military and commercial programs. The following openings are available at our Waco.TX facility LOCAL INTERVIEWS Sunday. May 16. Ipm - 4pm Monday. May 17. 10am - 6pm Best Western Suites, 201 Lect Drive Perry. GA 31069 A & P Mechanics Aircraft Electrical Installer Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic All positions require at least 2 years ol relevant experience. We offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits. If unable to attend, please send your resume to: Raytheon Systems Company, -j-i P.O. Box 1645*0, Waco,TX 7*716; I DC Fex to: (254) M 7-4367; or ppQQnn Email to: wacolobsactas.com • CooUl I Raytheon W» wo proud to tw an Equal Opportunity Employer Applicanla ealactad ora aubyacl to a aecunty inveaegalion and mu« meet efcgrtxMy requirement, lor access to daesrtied information Scholarship winners CFA awarded during 1998, Cindi Pickett, a CFA spokesperson, said. Local restaurant opera tor Doug Barnett said Rood had been a good employee at the store while she attended Perry High. “One of the things I admire most about her is her high level of integrity. She works hard, carries herself well, and is always consistent," Barnett said. A math major at GCSU, Rood said she will either teach or enter some busi ness accounting field after graduation. The Cathy scholarships carry a value of SI,OOO each, Pickett said. $lO •M + • n•» v '>v i 11»• >. i • • • Westville, Aug. 3, 8:30 a.m. -> 6 p.m. Westville, “where it’s always 1850", is a functioning living history village realistically depicting Georgia life of 1850. Kids can stroll down the streets and watch craftsmen at work, make sea sonal crafts such as candles, syrup and soap. In the afternoon, the chil dren will visit Florence Marina State Park and cool off at the pool. They should bring a sack lunch, swimsuit, towel and sun block. The cost is $lO. • Macon Braves Game. Aug. 5. 5:30 p.m. Kids will enjoy an evening with the Macon Braves. Game time is 7 p.m. The group will leave the recreation department at 5:30 p.m. Register by Thursday. July 29. The cost is $lO. • Dauset Trails Nature Center & High Falls State Park, Aug. 10. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Children will visit the injured and orphaned animals and much more. Following the visit to the nature center, the group will stop at High Falls State Park swimming pool. Children should bring a sack lunch, swim suit, towel and sun block. The cost is $7. PERRY SELF STORAGE SALE TO SATISFY STATUATORY UENS . SAT.,MAY 29,1999 *8:30 A.M. AT THE FACILITY Located at the comer of Jeanne St. and Gen. C. Hodges #B7 - GAIL ADAMS #lB7 - CHELLE DENTON #B4 - RICKY KING #129 - BEVERLY GEORGE #IOB - TOLKISHA #OO4 - FELTON KING MCKENZIE Raise a crowd for your yard ■ala with a convenient, low cost Home Journal classified Ad. Reach t 0,300 homes tor Just SB. Call 987-*823 today. Call (912) 627-9588 • Undilla, Georgia T*lw Eut 40 at Branncn Motors .Taira HfrKwa, 230 Eaat 3 Mitt Bryant <3 fee* n houses I \ki< k r-r,;isli k s* s;il« k !! ANNUAL BEDDING PLANTS 1801 and 1802 Rah, $6 each or 5 for S2O 6 packs $1.50 6 INCH GERBERA DAISIES $3 or 2 for $5 1 GALLON PERENNIALS, SEVERAL VARIETIES $2 10“ HANGING BASKET io * HANGING BASKET (VINES) $5 (FLOWERS) -$6 or 6 for S2O 0,6 for $25 10* AND 12* FERNS Extra Large $8 Larger $6 • Medium $5 ROSES 2»3 GALLON POTS, ALL VARIETIES $5 or 5 for S2O VEGETABLES • PEPPERS, TOMATOES, EGGPLANTS • $4 each or 5 flats for S2O BALED PINE STRAW-$3 We Have Ml KI Ml >S IH >I TI NC. MAT 1 UIAI S l*i iicbut k Knots Pot t i i-hj Soj I H £ m 19 M ■§. H jHMHhm MtJMt 19 1 IJHLI II 111 I Jg mil m fijßjjr® Enroll now in the new Certified Construction Worker Program Obtain the skiffs £ *‘ . for this rapidly growing Industry: • Basic ski • Using Hand Tools Blueprints • Construction Technlquqflt r lUpfe, § mm fofSdOPE Grant! jam M Day & Night Clashes AvaMaimF Call 988-6850 andWoll tijjly! _____ affe ' - - - CITY OF PERRY NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL UNCLAIMED ITEMS The City of Perry is preparing for a sale of various articles currently maintained by the Police Department. The below listed items are avail able for public viewing to allow possible owners to claim property. Proof of ownership is required To view the items contact Detective Ken Ezell anil. Heath Dvkes. Perrv Police Department 988-2824. Bicycles ITEMS #l-#111; ITEMS #99-1 - #99-5 Approximately 116 bicycles - men's, ladies', girls', boys, in a vari ety brand names, styles and speeds. Includes Schwinns, Huffies, Kent Scooters, Spartans, Spartan Strikers, Murrays, Mountain Tamers, Raleigh Eclipses, Spirits, Magnas, Roadmasters, Western Flyers and others. Lawn Mower ITEM #99-6; Scars, self-propelled Rotary Lawn Mower, grey in color. Miscellaneous Silver Sears SHP rear tiller; Gray Panasonic TV, Passport radar detector, 25 ankle holster, Motorola bravo pager, plastic baggie containing foreign coins, Maxon pager, I4K gold bracelet. Pioneer am/fm car stereo with speakers, Kmart jeans, men's Benrus watch US. Marine Corps ring, black lamp with extension cord, weed eater and blower, car antenna, CB antenna, radar detec tors, Roadmasler CB radio and Realistic Speaker, Sony CD boom box Wen jig saw, Tempest amplifier, 16 inch gold necklace, Uniden pager, Georgialina peger and co-pager, gold ring with dear stone, Tempest car stereo AMP. Recovered itemi from mini-storaae building burglaries, induding wide vari ety of small appliances, decorator items, art. figurines, large off-while wedding dress, Polaroid camera, Zenith radio with wood frame, children's toys, fishing equipment, two microwave ovens and much more. All unclaimed items may be sold individually or by LOT AT PUBLIC AUTION BY THE CITY OF PERRY ON May 14, 1999, AT 2 P.M. Wed., Mar ti 1999. Huittin Horn* lournal- Page 7A