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Budget answer the phone. If a fire call comes In, he'd take the truck. No one is left to answer phone," said Ham lin. Currently, firefighters work a 48-hour shift. "If it wasn’t for our volun teers, I wouldn’t know what to do," said Hamlin. Perry Police department will be receiving three offi cers this summer. Two offi cers are on a federal grant. Twenty-five percent of their salaries will be paid from the grant for three years. The third officer will be funded by the COPS in School grant. The officer will work in Perry High School. The school resource officer pay will be funded fully by the grant for three years. The Houston County School Board will fund the officer’s salary in the fourth year. Only the training, uni forms, and equipment would be cost for the city of Perry. That, according to Potter, is estimated to be SIO,OOO. The sewer department will receive one additional Tribble that’s what those of us who work on weekly newspapers deal with all the time.’" To go a step further, when our people rush to the scene of a bad accident, there’s a good chance they will know the victims. When they take photos of a home or business burning, they in all probability know those affected. When they write an obit uary, chances are pretty good they know the person well. When unpleasant sto ries come from city hall, county commission or school board, or whatever has to be written, they very well could involve stories about i someone who attends their church, or is a member of their civic club. Folks, it’s an awesome responsibility to publish a community newspaper whose goal is to produce a quality product which you will be proud of, and a product dedicated toward printing the truth fairly and unbiased. But you can rest assured that is the goal of your newspaper manager and staff, A friend of mine who is in the newspaper business in a much larger way than we uses the slogan, “strong newspapers build strong communities." Think about it. That is a very truthful statement. Newspapers which take the lead in their communities for what is good, and take a firm stand against what is bad, can do nothing but help build strong commu nities. We trust we are doing that in every commu nity we serve. House Size Stock# BR/BA Retail Was NOW!! 42X64 15578 3+2 76,740 66,900 59,900 32X76 26907 5+3 65,900 58,900 53,900 28X76 09557 5+3 59,165 50,210 44,900 28X66 15565 3+2 58,685 49,900 44,300 28X60 83674 3+2 52,610 46,495 39,900 24X48 12568 3+2 39,715 31,660 26,900 (’All Housing - Perry, GA 912-988-9677 or 1-888-206-3319 metvMdHniN OPEN HOUSE: VISIT OUR BEAUTIFUL HOMES EVERY SUNDAY, 1-5. NO SALES. “If it wasn’t for our volunteers, I wouldn't know what to do,” - Gary Hamlin person as well. The city council tabled a request of new street lights. The request was from sev eral business owners in the vicinity along Interstate 75 at Exit 42 near Best West ern, Cracker Barrel, Waffle House, and Travelodge. Public Works Superin tendent Hugh Sharp reviewed the request but “found the area in compli ance with the city’s policy." He did not recommend the installation of additional street lights; however, Jer les recommended tabling the issue until July. Folsom Construction Co. was awarded the New Hope Phase II project. Folsom Construction Co. was the only company to place a bid on the project. The project will cost $595,614.50. In connection with the Continued from page 4A Let me assure you there is no other media which cares more about this com munity than your commu nity newspaper, the Hous ton Home Journal. If you don’t believe that, compare the local news in the issue of the newspaper you now hold in your hands to any other media which covers news in your community, be it the nearby daily, cable television, radio or shopper news. Yes, we might have the daily break a story on us on occasion, since most of us only come out weekly, but when you read our in-depth story you will be proud of the manner in which it was handled as well as the detail. An elderly gentleman around town told me on more than one occasion, “I have heard all the news before your paper comes out, but I read it anyway to verify what I heard was true." That’s a good compli ment for a community newspaper. Finally, your Home Jour nal staff has chosen to live in this community for a number of reasons. They love the people, churches, schools, values, and many other benefits which com munity living affords. They enjoy the connection this newspaper has with its community and accept proudly the responsibilities which go along with that relationship. More later on community newspapers and our mis sion or goal. (Bob Tribble is president of Houston Publications Inc.) , Next*>K HxmbyJLvrokt ) - Across from Westfield Schools New Hope Phase II Commu nity Development Block Grant project, city attorney David Walker presented four Resolutions of Con demnation on properties located in the New Hope Phase II Project. The city has been unable to acquire right-of-way from Ethel M. Thomas, Carlton Griffin, Lewis Lester, and Fannie Jenkins Toomer. Other business awaiting the council's attention were a concerned citizens' group against a cement plant being built along their neighbor- Cable for any unpaid franchise fees, as well as provide a $50,000 performance bond by which the city can col lect jhe franchise fee should Suntel not meet its obligation. Walker responded, “That is 5 to 6 pages. I am not prepared to read them here. I will need at least a day to do so.” GMA recommendations to the city included a SIOO,OOO performance bond, a resolution linking BG Media as well as assets if Suntel fails to pay fran chise fees as agreed. Macke said, “I have questions about the finan cial condition of Suntel. I thought it would be in the best interest of the city if those questions were cleared up before proceed ing." Macke said, “Suntel began in December 1998. It is a wholly owned sub sidiary of BG Media. Some documents show Suntel is Jolley white mice and birds. A couple of years ago, I had enough of animals in my house. I declared, “No more of anything that eats and drinks.” Easter came. While I was out, my daugh ter sneaked in a box. A small duckling was inside. When I discovered the duck, I was in a foul mood (pun intended). My daugh ter soon saw the error in her judgment though. Athena was thrilled. Lunch in a box deliv ered! My daughter thought Athena was just loving the little duckling. I told her that licking Athena was doing was not loving; it was tasting. No sooner did I say those words than have you seen the Sylvester the Cat and Tweety Bird car toons? Athena gobbled the duckling up in one bite. Don’t panic here. Noth ing was injured. My daugh ter grabbed Athena, pried open her mouth, the duck ling Jumped out, shaken and scared, but uninjured. our Gian. Opening Party you're invited to the J y Grand Opening Festivities of / K/.Q. Sulim* & (fa. A Friday, June 25 Saturday, June 26 •Ribbon Grttag •* 11:30 ‘Enjoy Ofck-M-A «*,«*, nnd drink. JjA •Ho* Do*, and Drink. 1i till 1 •U« ramot. •Uw ramot, wi GIOO 9IS till 3 . with 99 WAYS 11 till 1! M Friday and Saturday Mn«t tk* Amnocnn Granting. B*« nod DoodU. (mm Oiick-tt-A S Era, con*., bog «ritk SSS (in Horn) porakora (wU. wppfc., k»t) W CnAon Coid. - boy 1, ytt on. Ire,! (of oqool of lomr vokra) REGISTER TO WIN VALUABLE GIFTSII (Colockbin dpnd by A* «M M (or Ab mot) * Tt/.V. Stdtwm & Pa. •Office Products • Fine Gifts • Cards Crossroeds Shopping Center -1021 St. Patrick's Drive, Perry CARLTON C A "JLi Continued from page LA hoods in the Perry Parkway area, a dog owner requested the council rescind its clas sification of her dog as dan gerous, and appointing Joe Hendrix to the Perry Recre ation Commission. Council heard the first reading to an application for beer and wine packaged to go at Wal-Mart Super center and authorized the execution of Resolutions and Agreements appointing U.S. Bank Trust National Association as successor trustee in place of South trust Bank. Continued from page LA affiliated with Sun Country Cable which runs a few systems in California. It is not one of the top 10 com panies to do business with." While Macke is “mysti fied” about the approval, he stressed GMA’s role is “only as consultants to the city. The city can make whatev er judgments necessary without GMA advice." According to Worrall. "The things GMA wanted to examine further were taken care of. The unpaid fran chise fees were paid up. We took that as a sign of good faith." Jerles asked Walker could the city pass the res olution for transfer but pending Walker’s final approval. Walker said it was acceptable. With Walker’s final approval pending, the city council voted to approve the fran chise transfer. Continued from page 4A Around the living room they went... the duckling, Athena, and my daughter. I laughed so hard," 1 got 'the hiccups. Kodi and Athena has given me so much joy. Athena is patient when my grandson decorates her head to tail in garland at Christmas. Both dogs pro tects us. We are their fami ly. I want to continue to gather memories of times like those I have men tioned. They are important to me. To ensure 1 will continue to have moments like those, I care for them as best as possible. I get their rabies, parvo and distem per shots yearly. They get their heartworm pills once a month. Healthy diet (though I admit they do get table scraps) and proper medical care will enable me to enjoy Athena and Kodi for years to come. Perhaps in time, Athena will even learn to turn the television set off. Wed., June 23,1999, Houston Home Journal So Much More mm M°»°grwM * Embroidery T Your color photos on ■ ' shirts, tote bags Accessories v ‘fcen&OMatifect ’iVome TDecan Angel Figurines m Pillows, and morel! HANDPAINTED ITEMS & CRAFTS I WMM. MM IRK l\ MINI Located in Perry Plaza, 1206 Macon Rd., Perry We are now closed on Mondays & Saturdays Open Tuesday - Friday; 10a.m.-7p.m. .«'' " ' “ Reach 10,400 homes with a Home Journal Classified Ad. Just $6 per week. 987-1823 for details. Me&firgia Attention High School Students Do you need to attend summer school, yet the classes you need were not offered or were already closed out? 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