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Obituaries Sarah Cannon Sarah Cannon, 99, of Perry died July 17. Services were held July 25 at New Hope Baptist Church, with burial in Rest Haven Ceme tery. Mrs. Cannon was a mem ber of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include her sis ter-in-law. Margaret Duffle of Fort Valley; nephews and nieces. Louis Blackmon. C.H. Blackmon. J.B. Black mon. Ola Mae Pearson and John Rutledge, all of Macon. H.D. Blackmon of Warner Robins; W.C. Anderson. Alberta Keith and Johnny Anderson, all of Orlando. Fla.; Mry Ridley and Johnnie Mae Whitfield, Cities, county to meet on consolidation of services plan By CHARLOTTE PERKINS Hour. Journal Staff "Let's get the show on the road." Those words from Perry Mayor Jim Worrall in regard to Houston County’s H 8489 plan summed up the feelings of many this week According to County Commission Chairman J. Sherrill Stafford, plans are now under way for a profes sional facilitator from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the Univer sity of Georgia to sit down with city and county lead- Church The latest improvement at the campground is the new 12,000 sq. ft. cafeteria and fellowship hall which can seat up to 800 people for a meal, according to Hagan. During their week in Perry members of the church will keep a busy schedule, rising for a 7:30 a.m. sendee and then hold ing services at mid-morning and mid-afternoon, as well as in the evening. Many members, both male and. female, both ordained and laypersons will preach and lead group singing and worship ser vices. There are also youth services, and a daily chil dren’s program with crafts, music and Bible lessons. While some employees are hired to cook meals, dif ferent churches at the encampment take respon sibility for serving the meals and providing desserts, Hagan explained. ‘‘At the heart of the pur pose for the campmeeting is the sharing of the gospel C^§^9£s of Middle Georgia » Hwy. 49 • Byron (located beside Burger King) (912) 956-1160 Attention First Time Home Buyers: OWN your own home in 7 YEARS. 2 Bedroom 5295/MO Classic Living at Country Prices both of Perry, and Elizabeth Lawrence of Philadelphia. Bobby E. Glover Mortu ary was in charge of arrangements. John Paul Cranshaw John Paul Cranshaw, 83, of 186 Sandefur Road, died at his home on July 26. 1999. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., July 29. at All Saints Episcopal Church in Warner Robins with the Rev. Paul Gerlock and the Rev. John Buchanan officiating. Inter ment will follow at Parkway Memorial Gardens in Warn er robins. Mr. Cranshaw was a native of Atlanta. He was a ers and begin working out differences so that that the state-mandated service delivery strategy plan can be signed and submitted on time. Stafford said he is hope ful the meetings can be held during the week of Aug. 9, and is trying to make sure that all three of the county's mayors are available for the discus sions. Plans for the Service Delivery' Strategy which requires approval by all local governments appeared to be going teaching of the Lord Jesus Christ," Hagan said, in explaining the goals of the gathering, "But just as the teaching of Jesus encom passed all aspects of a per son’s life and their relation ship to God and to their fel low men, the annual camp meeting has come to reflect that broad concern for Ifje complete needs of the faint* ly of God. 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David Cranshaw of Kath leen and Vaughn Cranshaw of Cartersviue; a sister, Ruby Nell Brown of Mariet ta. three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., July 28. at Heritage Memo- smoothly until April 12, when Mayor Donald Walker of Warner Robins said he would not sign the written strategy because it did not deal with double taxation issues adequately. After several meetings, which the mayors of Cen terville and Perry were not informed of, the County Commissioners voted on July 20 to make some amendments to the plan including a stipulation that the county will pay the total cost of the Houston County Development Authority, and that the Carl Vinson Continued from page 1A “Not only do we come together to worship, which we do in a big way, we also want to communicate with all ages about the role of salvation in their everyday life, including the extended families of every member, and try to determine that the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of all our people are met," Hagan said. Welcomes Patsy Swords Bringing 32 years of sales and service to my customers. Land/Home Expert Page 2A Wed., July 28, 1999 rial Funeral Home in Warn er Robins. Walter Winchester Walter Winchester, 79, of Perry, died July 23. 1999. Services were held at McCullough Funeral Home in Warner Robins, with bur ial in Magnolia Park Ceme tery. Mr. Winchester was retired from Robins Air Force Base and was an army veteran of World War 11. He was a member of Masonic Tyrian Lodge F&AM #ll, Scottish Rite 32nd Degree, A 1 Sihah Shrine Temple, Moose Lodge and Moose Boat Club. He was a member of Second Baptist Church. Institute will be hired, at a cost shared by all govern ment entitities, to provide an in-depth study of the strategy, apparently aimed at meeting a demand by Walker that an indepen dent party study the issues of double taxation in Hous ton County. Stafford said that the failure of the county’s rep resentatives to notify the mayors of Centerville and Perry was “a regrettable oversight.” that came about when the Tom McMichael and Larry Thomson, the two Commissioners in charge of the discussions, each thought that the other had called the mayors. Worrall of Perry said that representatives of Perry City Government “haven’t been to meetings (on H 8489) for weeks," and added that he objected to idea of spending taxpayers' money on the out-of-town experts, but said “We’re not going to jeopardize state rnnding over these objec tions.” OUR PURPOSE IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY; THATS WHY WERE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW SATURDAY BACKING HOURS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: NEW SATURDAY BANKING HOURS Efelive SaiuFday, August 7, ISffl Perry Branch 916 Main Street Perry, GA 9 a.m. ■ 12 noon MEMBER FDIC AN AFFILIATE OF SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP. E.O.E, E.OP. LENDER Houston Home Journal Survivors include his wife, Christine Posey Win chester, children. Charles J. Winchester of Perry. Lawrence Coleman Win chester of Hayneville. Wal ter T. Winchester of Perry and William Randall Win chester of Roswell; sisters. by Dr. Monte Murphy, Eyesight Associates Eyesight Associates, 440 Taylors Mill Road is committed to providing total family eye care. Dr. Murphy is available for eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and to help you select your eyewear. We also carry colored contact lenses and designer sunglasses. Call 825-8223 for r\T/>ci/|ht your appointment tyCSIQ ” * today! Associates namr m i £, • -.(A >■ L „ Ife.. n|||i , , Childcare Network Two convenient locations: 2294 Moody Road 923-8730* 1701 Elberta Road 923-1246 Houston Lake Rd. Branffv 315 Houston Lake Rd. Warner Robins 9 a.m. ■ 1 p.m. CB&T L I Bank of Middle Georgia Louise Berkowitz and Rose Brland, both of Boston, Massachusetts, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memo rials may be made to Scot tish Rite, P.O. Box 4505, Macon 31208. Moms; If you have a four year old, live in Perry and work in Warner Robins, stop by to talk with us!! Enrolling now for Fall: Free Pre*K. Must be four by Sept 1,1999. Free meals. Free ‘before and after" care Open 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Winn-Dixie Branch 785 Hwy. 96 Bonaire, GA 10 a.m. • 8 p.m