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Viewpoints Our Views Special time The city of Perry marks a special anniversary this week the 175th passage of the founding of the city. When founders of the city asked for incorporation, it is likely they ever imagined the community becoming a thriving city of more than 10,000 residents. Certainly they didn’t anticipate the changes in economy which the manufacturing era would bring. Nor could they have imagined me tourist industry which grew up at the Crossroads of Georgia. Likely, they envisioned creating a town where residents could live in safety from various attacks and in peace and harmony. That goal has been accomplished. Perry has become home to thousands of peo ple who find the mixture of small town and community important in their lives. While Perry may not be as large, population-wise as some cities in the midstate, Perry has much to offer in terms of both public and pri vate services. Recreation, medical care, education, and transportation are just a few of the areas where the public sector serves the community. The private sector supports with retail shopping selections, enter tainment and variety. Some people refer to the commu nity as Practically Perfect Perry. We agree, it is practically perfect. It's just the right size, has a strong sense of community awareness and community pride, and enjoys a quality of life which is superior to mmy towns. Peny is 175 years old this week. The town is a monument to the gen erations before who have fashioned the town into a lovely city. We salute that heritage in wishing Perryans and their city Happy Birthday. Go Hornets The Westfield Hornets football team will take part in the quarterfi nals of the Georgia Independent Schools Association football playoffs Nov. 19. The Hornets completed a highly successful season with one tie and one loss in their 10 games. They fin ished second to Stratford in Region 1-AAA of the GISA, and were ranked either second or third all season long by the GISA coaches' poll. In the first round of the playoffs last weekend, they defeated John Milledge to earn the right to face old nemeses Tattnall Academy in Macon Nov. 19. The Hornets and Trojans have fought some amazing battles during recent years, often with the game decided by much less than a touch down. We wish the Hornets well. We hope to see a visitors’ stand filled with Perryans at the game to cheer the local squad to victory. Good job, Panthers Members of the Perry Middle School Panthers seventh grade foot ball team recently won the Houston County football championship. Congratulations, young Panthers, on your success. We wish you well as you continue your education in the Houston County school system. Good luck in the future. Houston Khh Journal P.O. Drawer M • 807 Carroll St. Perry, Ga. 31069 email homejmtthom.net (912) 987-1823 (voice) (912) 988-1181 (fax) Bob Tribble President Jj Johnson... Editor and General Manager Ellen T. Green Advertising Director Phil Clark Sports Joan Dorset! Lifestyles Torcy Jolley News Alllne Kent Sports Pauline Lewis Lifestyles Rob Mead News and Circulation Charlotte Perkins.. News and Composition Andy Stuckey , Classified Susan R. Thomas Bookkeeping Paula Zimmerman Bookkeeping Our Policies Unsigned editorials appearing in larger type on this page under the label Our Views reflect the position of the Houston Home Journal Signed columns and letters on this page (and elsewhere in this newspaper) reflect the opinions of the writers and not necessarily those of this newspaper. Letter recalls attachment of family for town When I received this letter from the Durward Wilson fami ly several weeks ago. I decided to hold it for this issue. I felt what the Wilsons had to share about their relationship with the community and this paper would fit right in with our celebration of the 175th birth day of Perry. Dear Houston Home Journal It’s hard to believe that two months have passed since Brother Jimmie Wilson was killed there in hometown Perry. Anyway, I had good intentions almost I daily have sat down to write to you but just keep putting it off. Perhaps because it’s been such a difficult thing to think about or talk about. The Wilson Family those ” 7*sr Peanut Gallery • • \ •, * » * * % (« is $j ■ NO NO NO WEAPONS FIGHTING- BAD LMGOfiGE ■ » i ■ i » • U t ■ f NO Tl 1 no pDKe W) DRUGS CARDS J ©AHtM 99 I Writers respond to story about knife Editor: I am a senior at Perry High School and I would like the opportunity to express my opinion concerning the article “PHS Student arrested after bringing knife to school" which appeared on the front page of the Nov. 3 issue of the Houston Home Journal. I am offended by your pre sentation. or better yet, adver tisement of an incident of this nature. I am aware that it is important for the community to be informed about things hap pening around them, but I do not think that it was appropri ate, in any way, for the newspa per to sensationalize an event such as this, considering that the issue is that of student and faculty safety. 1 also resent the fact that George Potter, the chief of Police of Perry willingly bran dished the weapon to have his picture taken for the news further sensationalizing the sit uation. Violence, or the possibility thereof, in schools should be taken more seriously. The fact that a picture depicting our police chief displaying a hideous weapon (which was confiscated from the student at PHS) was plastered on the front page, is repulsive and extreme ly distasteful. The decision to present the information the way it appeared in your newspaper completely undermined the Wed., Nov. 17, 1990 Page 4A JJ Johnson Home Journal Editor who lived in Perry has not had to deal with sudden, acci dental and violent death before, so it is difficult to come to terms with the situation and accept the fact that Jim is gone. Anyway, my reason for writ ing is to thank you for the very considerate and compassionate coverage that you gave to the Letters to the Editor p.o. Drawer M Perry, Ga. seriousness of the situation by drawing readers’ attention by using a captivating headline and tabloid-like picture. Melissa Alcorn Perry Unhappy about article Editor: This letter is in reference to the article, “PHS Student arrested after bringing knife to school” by staff reporters. I would like to personally express to you my disappointment in your decision to place this arti cle and picture on the front page of the Houston Home Journal dated Nov. 3. I can assure you there are many more important and newsworthy items that happen at PHS on a day-to-day basis, which would have been more appropriate. In the future. I hope you would use more discretion in your use of the free press. Ronald P. Smith Principal Perry High Signed letters to the editor arc wel comed. Please limit letters to 300 words and include addresses and a telephone number for verification purposes. Letters are not published without verification. Let ters should be sent to P.O. Drawer M. Perry, Ga., 31069 or brought to the news paper office at 807 Carroll St.. Perry. Our liability for an error will not exceed the cost of space occupied by the error. We cannot be responsible for the return of pictures or submitted materials unless a stamped, return address envelope is included Our Goal I / \r l >/. • The Houston Home Journal is pub lished proudly for the citizens of Houston and adjoining counties by Houston Publi cations Inc.. Peny. Ga. Our goal is to pro duce quality, profitable, community-orient ed newspapers that you. our readers, are proud of. We will reach this goal through hard work, teamwork, loyalty and a strong dedication toward printing the truth. Member of Georgia Press Association and National Newspaper Association. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof: or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or of the Houston Home Journal tragic event as well as to the Wilson Family. We certainly do appreciate the nice things that were written about Jim and the Family. The reproduction of Larry Walker’s eulogy in its entirety was especially thought ful and generous of you. As a matter of fact, we and the Home Journal have enjoyed a good relationship for at least 65 years that I know about per sonalty. Mr. John Hodges who, I think, was typesetter and owner of the paper when it was located on the comer across the street from the Methodist Church. That street (1 think it’s Carroll) was dirt (no paving) in the mid-30s and a hitching rail together with a lounge bench stood on the side of the little Nunn joins celebration To my good friends and fellow citizens of Perry” I am pleased to join all of you in celebrating Perry's 175th anniversaiy. A number of years ago, a book was written titled. All 1 Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. When 1 was growing up in Perry, there was no kindergarten, but 1 can truthfully sav that most of what 1 needed to know in life, i learned here in Perry. I will never forget when I was seven years old and Gen. Courtney Hodges, one of our nation's most notable generals in World War 11, returned home to Perry to a hero’s welcome. I believe it's fair to say that this was my first exposure to courage, patriotism and a real hero. In Perry, I had the honor of being taught by loving and car ing parents and by talented teachers who had high expecta tions and high standards. I had many excellent role models to look up to and try to emulated and was able to play basketball for the greatest high school coach in history, Eric Staples. I had the honor to serve as President of the Perry Chamber of Commerce where I discov ered how much could be accomplished by community leaders and citizens working See LETTERS, Page 5A printshop. Mr. Hodges often invited me in to watch' him work. “After all," he said, “We are both in the paper business." Many times since those days The Houston Home Journal has been kind to the Wilson Family in various ways for which we are grateful. The main thing that you have done for us. I think, is to have presented and portrayed my parents, Miss Eunice and Mr. Sam, in the best light. Another interesting thing about the lounge bench outside the print shop: It was the “rest stop” for Colonel Rogers, a vet eran of the War Between the See JOHNSON, Page 5A Bob Tribble Hume Journal President: Needed: men and women of integrity Some information you will read in this column today was used in a column a couple of years ago. My guess is you won’t remember much of what I wrote then, and even if you do, it is good information and very worthy of repeating, at least one more time. Today I write about integrity and three key words which begin with the letter “c" which go toward the makeup of a per son with integrity. Webster says integrity is “completeness, wholeness, honesty and sincerity." There was a time when a man's word was as good as his bond. If he told you something, you could believe it. But not so today because many have forgotten the meaning of integrity: com plete, whole, honest and sin cere people. Conviction is required toward the makeup of a person with integrity. WEbster says conviction is a strong belief. We must have a strong belief for what is right and good if we are going to be people with integri ty- Rights and wrongs have not changed over the years and they won’t change in future years. Lying, cheating and stealing were wrong yesterday, are wrong today and will be wrong tomorrow. The second word necessary in the makeup of a person with integrity is courage. Webster says courage is the “quality of being brave." Once we have conviction if we don’t have the courage to do something about our convictions, we will still fall short. We need to stand up and be counted for what is right and good. The third word necessary in the makeup of a person with integrity is character. Webster says character is the “behavior typical of a person: moral strength, reputation." The best definition of character 1 have ever heard is “what we do when we know that no one else will know." We need men and women today in all walks of life with integrity. Men and women with conviction, courage and char acter. The following prayer was given by Minister Joe Wright as an opening prayer for the Kansas State Senate. Read the words carefully. If we had more See TRIBBLE, Page 5A right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Your right to read this newspaper is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitu tion. The Houston Home Journal (USPB 000471) U published weekly for $21.40 per year (Including sales tax) by Houston Publications Inc., 807 Carroll St.. Perry. Ga.. 31069. Periodicals Class Postage paid at Perry. Ga. POSTMASTER : Send address changes to the Houston Home Journal. P.O. Drawer M, Perry. Ga. 31069. I88N: 1075 1874.