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The incident leading to the arrests of Sparks and Howard took place Just before 4 a.m. on Nov. 1, when a man wearing socks, but no shoes, a blue scarf, and a red bandanna over this face, entered Fuel South and Perry council identifies roadways for annexation By Torey Jolley Home Journal Staff Discussion identifying the City of Perry's future service delivery area and the annexation of a few more roads into the city limits were on the Perry City Council"* agenda for Nbv. "2. The Council approved the adoption of a map which shows the existing city lim its and the proposed new service area. The proposed t&*. i £&» mgrtk THE HONOR Aceepting the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement certifi cate for excellence in the area oj govern mental accounting and financial report- City finance department earns high honor Award of Financial Reporting Achievement earned for annual report By Torey Jolley Home Jourwax. Staff Perry City Manager Lee Gilmour said, "Not many government bodies have this, and on my behalf. I am proud of this armmahabnii'iiL " The accomplishment which brings such high praise is the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement that - the City of Perry recently received. The City finance department earned the award for the comprehensive annual finan cial report for the fiscal year ending June 30. 1998. According to the Government Finance Officers Association, the certificate is the “highest form of recognition in governmen tal accounting and financial reporting, and 17 qecM *4 cwtAitecL exfivueMce, fo wive <foct fatten I I Dr. Craig Patterson •This examination normally costs SSO or a muscle strength test, and a private consul more. It will include an orthopedic test, a tation to discuss the results, neurological test, a blood pressure test, a *Any further treatment shall be agreed spinal alignment check, an examination for upon in writing by both parties restricted or excessive motion of the spine, Patterson Chiropractic Center Mailhandlers PPO Provider * 1304 Macon Road, Perry, Georgia 912-987-7555 service area extends from the city limits to Peach County: from city limits to Flat Creek. Big Indian Creek and along Ga. 247; from city limits to the air port, Todd Road, and Sandefur Road. The Council agreed to add TodcTßoad to WiUllEl Ttoaa, Ga. 127 Marahallvtlle to Moss Oak Road, Elko Road to Flat Creek. U.S. 341 to Houston County line toward Fort Valley, and the Larry Free Full Spinal Examination DANGER SIGNALS OF PINCHED NERVES •Low Back Pain •Headaches •Neck Pain •Arthritis Find out whether careful professional Chiropractic Care relieves your aches & pains! threatened the cashier with a gun. The cashier, who apparently believed that the gun was a fake, chased the intruder out of the store and then called police. Responding to the call, officers stopped a vehicle driven by Howard, who was turning onto Swift Street just a short distance from the store. They reportedly found a pair of shoes, and some 32 caliber bullets in the car. Howard was arrested Subsequently the blue scarf, red bandanna and the loaded pistol were found near Perry Presbyterian Church. Investigation led to the arrest of Sparks at Perry High School on Nov. 2. Howard, who reportedly physical ly threatened one of the arresting officers, has been charged with attempted armed robbery. Potter Home Journal Photo by Torey Jolley ingfrom Perry City Manager Lee Gilmour (right) are (from left) Brenda King, Tracy Fowler, Mayor Jim Worrall, and Sandra Stack. its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.'* What does this mean in layman's terms? City ot Perry Finance Officer Brenda rJng said, “It allows someone outside to pick up the books and know what is going on with out difficulty.” Gilmour added, “It is beyond regular accounting and bookkeeping. We have a clear, concise, readable report." The City of Perry Finance Department has been awarded this certificate for three' years straight. Perry Mayor Jim Worrall commented, “It is something special. We are very proud of our accounting department." •Painful Joints •Bursitis •Dizziness *Hip Pain Walker Parkway to Flat Creek to its annexation request to tl e General Assembly. These additions would enable the city’s departments to reach the future service delivery areas. A change order for the Community Development Block Grant Phase II New Hope area was approved by Council. The change will give the contractor the per mission to remove asphalt to install drainage as he £ •Arm/Leg Pain •Muscle Spasm •Numbness Arm/Leg Page 2A Wed., Nov. 3, 1999 said he will ask the District Attor ney's office to indict Howard on charges of making terroristic threats, and obstruction of police. Sparks is also charged with attempted armed robbery, and Potter will seek indictment on charges of possession of a firearm In the com mission of a felony, and aggravated assault. Potter said that a videotape from the store records Sparks threat ening to kill the cashier. Potter said that “Sparks was try ing to get into a gang by committing a crime apparently trying to prove himself." He added that these arrests, along with arrests madd fol lowing a package store robbery dur ing the Georgia National Fair, and a money-snatching at a local Chinese restaurant, have put six gang mem bers in custody. Dr. James Arena progresses, thus limiting the problems of erosion in the area if a hard rain occurs. Harold Deal, Utilities Superintendent, said would cost an additional $13,165.00 to the city: however. Deal noted the project is under "budget currently by $42,000 and this cost would come from the available funds. Business included: approval of purchase policy changes, approval of resolution to amend the City’s Posi tion Classification Plan Job Classification Schedule to provide title adjustments, approval of a second reading of an ordinance for first quarter budget amendment, approval of installa tion of street lights at 827 Keith Drive and at -the dead-end flf Broad Strogt^j — hearing the first read'-’* ing of an amendment to the text of the “Perry Land Development Ordinance” which would change the zoning signs to 6” x 6" orange signs. Let Dollie help you “fall” into savings at \ THE HAMPTONS OF PERRY ffi* South Houston County's Premier Apartment Community Jr ‘ is now leasing Luxury 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes. '■Rfr ' SPECIALS: Ist Month Free with 13 month lease *l/2 Month free with 6 month lease. Discount for Seniors • No Security deposit for Military Call 987-8179 Page 765-6545 The Hamptons of Perry Professionally managed by Fickling & Company The Bank of Perry announces Our Y2K Guarantee If you are a Social Security recipient and are currently a direct deposit customer with the Bank of Perry, let us put to rest any concerns you may have about your benefits being delayed by potential government computer problems. The Bank of Perry’s computers are ready for the Year 2000 and in the unlikely event that government computer problems delay your January benefits, we will cover your personal checks up to the amount of your direct deposit. This is the Bank of Perry’s Year 2000 Guarantee to our current Social Security direct deposit customers. If you have concerns about your January' 2000 deposits, stop by our office or us at 987-2554. If you receive Social Security benefits and would like to be a customerof the Bank of Perry, come by our office at 1006 Main Street or contact us at 987-2554. Offer good for Social Security Direct Deposits only! ((bankof E perry)) i ( M)(> Main street nftßK me \ JJ Perry, Georgia Were Y2K OK 987-2554 Houston Horn Journal Betty Joan Fox Betty Joan Fox, 51, of 3367 Valley Drive, died Oct. 27, 1999. at the Macon Northside Hospital. Services were held at Watson-Hunt Chapel Oct. 31. with Elder Gordon Buchanan officiating. Bur ial was in the Bowers Ceme tery in Dodge County. A native of Gary. Ind., Ms. Fox had lived in Periy since 1982. She was a restaurant and motel man ager, and had worked at Briggs & Stratton and at Longhorn Butcher Shop. She is survived by her son, S. Douglas Moore of Perry: her daughter, Doris M. Belflower of Elko: her stepchildren, Michael Fox of Tallahassee, Fla.; Jimmy L. Fox Jr. of Oceanside. Calif., and Jennifer S. Rodriquez of Lake Forest. Calif.; her father, Howard Blachly of Perry; her sisters and brother, Anna Kuder , Anita -SrtUth. Delores Daniels and Michael Blach ly, all of Indiana, and three grandchildren. Watson-Hunt Funeral REAL ESTATE AUCTION Pulaski Co. (Hawkinsville), GA 915+Acres Plus 180,000 lbs quota peanuts! SAT., NOV. 13 - 10:00 A.M. Farm #1 - 620+ Acres (Auction Site) ‘Pi .M cultivated land *4 Pivots *3 Deep WHb ‘Pond * Same Planted Plate* *Pavtd Air Strip • Service Bldgs ‘Excellent site for turf term! ‘Home Site* ‘Paved A Co. Rd. Frontage! DIRECTIONS: From Hawkinsville lake Stale Road 27SW to Stele Road 257 (approx 4 mi lea X Uim south on #257 and travel approx 4 mi to property. Look for signs. Farm #2 - 140+ Acres ‘Pivot ‘Well ‘Moatbt cultivation "Home Sites *C 'nty' Frontage *Exce‘ ntatu ' , tmi. term. Directions From Hawkinsville lake State Road 27SV. to Tom Tiylor Road approx 7 miX. I Take Tom Taylor road to inte*' action of Mock Sp gs I uim N h and go i ft. u..— _ on the left - follow signs l Farm #3 - 109+ Acres / Farm #4 - 46+ Acres ‘Home dies ‘Paved Road Frontage ‘Moat In cultivation ‘iNcarFlnlcytan * Soane Timber Directions: From Hawkinsville take Sate Road 112 South to Fmleyson. Farm #3 i* Ea* of Fsileyion on Blue Springs Road Farm #4 is wea of Finleysan an RidiUnd Church Road Follow Signs! _ (Ml hima otbnd n near. combos aid at s wteK -AS im«won iy«cm oflared acpmidy ml in ooateuaoa) Tends: 15% down day of sueuen, balance ddosaigm 30 days 10% Buyer's Premium tnvcctioi): Anytime by riding the properties or gall for sppoattmmt. Auction Co. representa tive will be on the properties Sat.. Nov 6or Fri., Nov 12 from 2-5 pm to give toun and answer any questions Note: To reach Hawldnsvlße vte 1-75. take Edt 37 East (Hwy. 27) approx 22 miles. A-s. Fof More Information or Free Color Brochure Call Siam 1-800-448-2074 HTaLEr ’VZ7 mam ** WWW bMKxrateyßVteucbor. coot/mil mbunc«iQ»llfe>uth.aXD a-fl'lX Home was in charge of arrangements. Edith Marie C.-White Edith Marie Collins- White, 58, of Perry, died Oct. 31. 1999, at her home. Ser vices were held at Watson- Hunt Funeral Home Nov. 2, with Elder Franklin' Bryant and Elder Dan Bryant pre siding. Burial was in the Perry Memorial Gardens. Mrs. White was a retired bank note teller for First National Bank. She was a member of Beaver Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Charles White of Perry, son Jeff White and daughter-in-law. Terri White, of Denver. Colo.; sis ters and brother. Royce Collins of Jonesboro, Car olyn Kitchens of Macon, Ouida Jones of Marshal lville, Lavona Middlebrooks of Perry, and Jane Ward of Fort Valley, as well as three grandchildren, Johnny, Heather and Ben White. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.