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Page 2B Wed.. Aug. 18. I 999, Houston Home Journal Kiwanis roundup Speaker explains rehabilitation services to club members From Staff Reports At Perry Kiwanis Club meeting at New Perry Hotel Aug. 10. member Barbara Jones introduced speaker Susan Coleman who is the wife of her cousin. Coleman is with the Division of Rehabilitation Sendees of the Department of Human Resources as the Perry office employment manager. She said DRS is charged with sen’ing people who have physical or mental disabilities and who are capable and willing to work. It pro vides sendees to help them obtain or retain employment. Coleman encouraged local busi Perry Kiwanians Club incorporated scholarship fund 10 years ago From Staff Reports Members of the Pern' Kiwanis < luh incorporated the Perry Kiwa nis Club Scholarship March 31, 1989 In the early 1980 s, Dr. A.G. Hen dricks, a longtime member of the Perry Kiwanis Club decided Perry needed to have a scholarship fund to help young people who wanted to continue their education. Primarily through his efforts, an initial fund of SIO,OOO was estab lished. Hendricks. L.C. Walker Sr.. Karl Lewis. Yates Green and Tom W. Daniel were appointed as the first scholarship committee. They were given the task of setting the guidelines and raising additional funds and investing the funds. They established guidelines that all scholarships would be funded from the income of the fund and that the fund principal would not be encroached upon. The core money ". ould be invested in safe and insured funds with no risk to the fund. fhe criteria lor winning a schol arship would be based on three areas: Scholastic achievement: extracurricular activity: and need. The funds began to grow through dpnnt'iQO'3,?gifts; and fund raising project's of the Perry Kiwanis Club and the principal now has a value of SIOO,OOO. It was fell the funds would expe rience greater growth il gifts were assured a tax exemption status. For 18 months Brian Bowen, as the accountant, and Tom W. Daniel, as the attorney, applied to the Internal Revenue Service. The club received a tax exempt status and number from the Internal Revenue Service Aug. 8. 1990 In the 1980's, the Seabie Hickson Scholarship Fund was merged into the Perry Kiwanis Club Scholarship fund, adding to the principal and enabling the funds to continue to Club leaders share reports on Kiwanis year From State Reports Perry Kiwanis Club met Aug. 3 for Presi dent Jo Crumpacker to review the Kiwanis year with a list of activities and dona tions. Shine $6,341 was given in donations in the coinmunitv and Classifieds - the BIG bargain in advertising - Call 987-1823 From left: Norma Adams. Manager Linda Nelson. Cathy Bryant, Sharon Beamon. Dr. Rhonda Thompson. Joyce Emerson and Phyllis Ross. ‘1 ~ y. vy * **** A \ Dr Rlionda Thompson Optometrist nesses to hire locals with disabili ties who have received vocational rehabilitation. They are job ready, have been pre-screened to match your needs, tend to stay on the job longer, are productive and depend able. are eager to work and are safety conscious. Kiwanis Club President Jo Crumpacker announced that Lt. Governor, Division 25 Mickey George will attend the Sept. 28 meeting for installation of officers. Member Dr. Rhonda Thompson introduced her guest Linda Nelson, manager of Thompson Eye Clinic located in Wal-Mart Vision Center. In 1983, the first scholar ship offered was S6OO each for one year to a graduating stu dent from Westfield Schools and a graduating student from Perry High School. grow. In 1983, the first scholarship offered was S6OO each for one year to a graduating student from West field Schools and a graduating stu dent from Perry High School. It was stipulated at that time that the scholarship had to be used for tuition. The Board of Directors in the mid 1990 s determined that the scholar ship funds would be governed by a Board of Trustees rather than a Kiwanis Club Scholarship Commit tee. The Board of Trustees was established along with the method of nominating and electing those Trustees. In 1996 the Sally and J.O. Jacobs Trust Fund was made avail able to the Scholarship Committee for t heir management and for use of the income from the trust for schol arship purposes. v • The trust is not integrated into the Perry' Kiwanis Club Scholarship Funds and is kept separate for accounting purposes; however, the income is specifically designated to be used for scholarships of the Perry Kiwanis Club Scholarship Fund. This trust fund has a bal ance in the excess of $325,000. When the HOPE scholarship became a reality, the Perry Kiwanis Club Scholarship Trustees changed the rules in order to allow the scholarship to be used for books, housing and other needs. Everyone qualifying for a Perry Kiwanis Club Scholarship would also qualify for a HOPE scholarship. $3,000 for scholar ships. President-elect Joe Andrews named his staff and committee chairs for 1999 2000. He noted that the club now stands at 76 members with 15 new Tnompson ClfMc Specializing in F*e*di«tries and Contacts Call 987-3702 now for an appointment. I mated in IVal Mart Vision tenter IMW St Patricks Pkwy. Perry, Georgia members this year and is rated among the top ten in Georgia. Chuck Ramsdale gave a secretary's report and Deryle Whipple added infor mation on Kiwanis around the world. Do You Need A /ELam »ii Car... AND WONDER ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Free, no hassle credit approval for auto loans . You may qualify regardless of • Good Credit • Blemished Credit • No Credit • Bankruptcy It’s Easy, Fast, and confidential! From your touch-tone phone call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! 1-800-975-3325 Electronically answered Another exclusive service from Our Dealership 1 "** SAYER Kiwanians present annual scholarships By JOAN DORSETT Home Journal Staff Recipients of scholarships irom the Perry Kiwanis Club met their benefactors during a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon. Mike Jackson of the Kiwanis Youth Services Committee, intro duced recipients of the scholarships. Todd Sayre of Perry High School will attend Mercer University to study computer science. Westfield Schools graduate Trevor Jones plans to go to the University of Georgia. Richard Coogle of Westfield Schools plans to study computer engineering at Georgia Tech. Kenetria Kendrick. Perry High graduate, will attend Columbus State University for an education in computers. The scholarships are valued at $1,500 per year, renewable for four years, a club spokesman explained. In order to receive the full scholar ship award recipients must maintain a minimum grade point average each semester of 3.0 or forfeit the award. Also they are required to complete at least 12 hours of studies each semester. This is the minimum to be considered a full-time student. Perry Kiwanis Club currently operates the scholarship program with seven trustees and the presi dent of the club. Current trustees are Judy Golden, chairperson, Tom Daniel. Michael Froehlich, George Nunn, Jo Crumpacker. Wayne Mor • .1 » 1 f-»1 _ i ia ctiiu uuiiti oic.^cw\. Seniors at Perry High School and The Westfield Schools are eligible and may fill out an application to be considered. The following college students are current Perry Kiwanis Club Schol ars: Tiffany Hoover. Holly Hartley. Hillary Smith. David Walker. Saman tha Dunn, Keri Eckhardt. Andy Ellis, Kurt Houser, Cindy Dunaway, Also Ben Hulbert, Lacey Allen. Dana Wright. Michael Marshall. Ken etria Kendrick, Trevor Jones, Richard Coogle, Todd Sayre. They are reminded to set aside some time to give back to their com munity in the next phase of their lives as do Kiwanis Club members. Perry Middle School science teacher Kathy Shelton accepted a S3OO donation from the club for the school’s new outdoor classroom. J&Fk JONES KENDRICK Hr A L Jk M COOGLE llip Cli # wmm S wk mm- W mm IK H —vlfl R "US /mmk{ '■.'.■TTv-.";'.-' • • : . ' life. Bishop, Smallwood plan September wedding vows Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bish op of Perry announce the engagement of their daugh ter. Jeanna Lynn Bishop to Jimmy Lee Smallwood Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Smallwood Sr., of Perry. The wedding is planned for Sept. 25, 1999, at the Perry United Methodist Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Dr. Sid ney Lai lie i Hancock anu the late W’illa Mae Gates Hancock, and Bill and Eve lyn Bishop all of Cairo. A graduate of Westfield Schools. she attended Macon College and Valdos ta State University, where CASH LOANS ON CAR TITLES NO CREDIT CHECK SIOO - SSOOO INSTANTLY Friendly courteous Staff • No waiting Executive loans s2ooo+ • Monthly payments Call Today For More Information Ace Title Pawn Inc. _ . _ .. _ ._ _ _ ■’iTsr 912-329-1999 I THE SECOND LOOK STI'UENT OR TEACHER, BE SURE TO SEE lIS FIRST FOR BACK TOS/fjL SCHOOL SAVINGS OF3O-70%! gffi9 MIA S Wo Mi A S cnit.DKIA S c 1.01 HIM, A AO I.SSOHIi.S HBh ONE BLOCK WEST OF THE WINDSOR HOTEL H DOWNTOWN AMERICUS • 912-926-9535 . _! \ VILLAGE J \ Country Retreat J and Restaurant / Come visit Langston House Restaurant at Henderson Village where every meal is an experience to treasure. . S oto a nett>. .. Three course prix fixe menu at $25 per person. Our unique a la carte menu is also available, priced from S3O upward. NEW! Lunch served seven days a week, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 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 Jeanna Lynn Bishop she was a member of Phi Mu sorority. She is employed at the law firm of Daniel, Lawson, Tuggle & Jerles in Perry. The groom-elect is the grandson of Louise Farr and the late Richard Aubrey Karr of Elko and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edwin Smallwood Sr. of Perry. A gi actuate oi Westfield Schools, he attended Geor gia College and served in the United States Air Force for four years. He is a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Robbins & F'ree Realty in Perry. fof* that t fficciaf Occasion? tThen toait no mow/