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V', v* f J; s; ;: f ii Edward Kinchen recieves a plaque honoring his com munity service deeds from W.C. Davis. Edward Kinchen honored at Grovania church ceremony By Torey Jolley Home Journal Staff GROVANIA The Free Providence Baptist Church here honored Edward Kinchen with a tribute to his life May 30. Kinchen received accohidcs Irom var ious people in many middle Georgia communities. Kinchen. wheelchair bound, is in need of several more operations due to an injury nine years ago. Kinchen doesn't let his physical condition stop his "giving of himself." “I’ve always tried to help people and to help my com munity.” explained Kinchen. adding. "If I can ever be of sendee, please let me know." Perry City Councilman Bobby Glover told the con gregation that “Today is a special day. Houston County isn't composed of thijee cities, tyjjtyfojts. of corry munities. We re here today to honor a man that served to bring the communities together. We are here to say thank you to Brother Kinchen." Glover read a letter from Perry Mayor Jim Worrall and the city council recog nizing Kinchen as an “hon orary citizen of Perry" for Kinchen's service to the city. In addition. Glover present ed Kinchen with a citation of honor for his many volun teer sendees in the commu nity. Gail Robinson, Houston County commissioner said, "I am honored to be here today to help celebrate this spec ial day of recognition of Edward Kinchen. Kinchen is a vital member of our coun ty and we appreciate Edward Kinchen's work in the community." Commissioner Tom McMichael read a poem about how good timber grows. McMichael told Kinchen, “You are good tim ber." Kinchen received a plaque honoring his "over 30 years sendee" to the Hayneville GETTING BETTER MILEAGE FROM YOUR CAR THAN YOUR CUT-RATE CAR INSURANCE? Don't trust just anyone to insure your car, see me: Tommy Storey 100 Washington St. Perry, GA 31069 JUL 987-1224 Like a good neighbor. State I arm is there* V******"*#^ SI«U fern Malnl Antomtili iMwma (tmpny (net M Nil Suit fora Mtnwily Company (Mi) • Hmm offk« RlmN>|Hii, ffllMh Kinchen, wheelchair bound, is in need of sev eral more operations due to an injury nine years ago. Kinchen doesn't let his physical condition stop his “giv ing of himself. ” Lodge #45. Presenting the plaque was W.C. Davis. Yet honoring the man with mere words were not even for those gathered. They wanted to raise money to purchase a new wheelchair for Kinchen. The current wheelchair is in bad shape. To help Kinchen continue his com munity sendee, the church is determined to raise the necessary money to do so. ••f Tht' •Rett'. Hr.F.i-Taylor, Spring Creek Baptist Church. said "Kinchen is a man I have come to love. I don’t believe I have ever worked with a better man than Edward Kinchen. He would never let me or anyone else down.” He stressed helping Kinchen would in turn “help others." I m# i EDWARD KINCHEN Honored by Friends Perry Middle School holds Honors Program Students receive recognition for academic excellence fegw srarjamn The Perry Middle School held its Honors Program May 27. The program hon ored the numerous stu dents who worked hard throughout the year and received awards for their effort. Chorus members win ning honors were Daronie Walker, Blair Brown. Ertca Wright, Joey Greathouse, Meagan Kusz, Sharriea Keen. Tiffany Griffin, and Travis Dugger. Duke Tip Talent Search students are Amanda Middleton. Corey Bennett. Dillon Mertons, Emily Jones, Hay ley Boyd, Iris Wy _ I -.-. VS Special Photos BANDSMEN HONORED Three students recently recieved a perfect score of 100 on the Selmer Music Test. Perry High Band Direcotr Joe Hutcheson said out of 300 area students taking the test, only these three scored this high. The students are (from left) Kyra Walker of Tucker Elementary, Brandon Ansley of Perry Elementary, and Jarvis Coney of Morningside Elementary. Workforce Summit planned From Staff Reports A Middle Georgia Workforce Development Summit will be held on June 9 at the Middle Georgia Tech campus. According t,o,Tim Martin, Director of/fhe. Houston County Development Authority, the meeting is open to all and will address employers' needs for a skilled workforce, bringing together economic develop Crossroads Bank changing name From Staff Reports Persons who bank at Crossroads Bank of Houston County will have to get used to a new name by the time they' make their next deposit. The bank, bought by Security National Bank of Macon about a year ago. will change names June 3 to Security Bank of Houston County. Crossroads President Derry Watson told cus tomers of the pending change in a letter written Subscribe today, Call 987-1823 suite SHRIMP Soffit' . . .Urn-**'* Fish & Shrimp Chicken Fried Shrimp Shrimp Feast $399 Armstrong, Joey Kersey, Lisa Sweat, and Tyler Lawhorn. Spelling Bee finalists were David Loudermilk, Jeff Roeder, Lisa Sweat, Jason Bedgood, and Meagen Kusz. Academic Team honors went to Iris Armstrong, Julie Wallace, Karen Benis, Lisa Sweat, Tyler Lawhorn. and Zack Yasin. Receiving honors in vari ous programs were Crystal Nguyen. Heather Morrill, Sharriea Keen, Terryn Williams, Tiffany Griffin, William Gray. David Lewis, Melissa Moore, Romania Molina, Samantha Bartlett. Hi ers. elected officials, educa tors and others for a half day program which will begin at 8 a.m. and contin ue until noon. The meeting is being jointly sponsored by Middle Georgia Tech, the Georgia Department of Industry', Trade and Tourism, and the Development Authorities of Houston, Dooly, Peach and Pulaski counties. for weekend delivery'. The bank, with three offices, one in Perry, and two in Warner Robins, opened during the early 1980 s as the last new. locally-owned bank in Houston County. Security Bank already has offices in Bibb and Baldwin counties. 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