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PAGE 2A Wishes for Santa ffwf? jj I 1: §§§ s SB j w. M o?i I - d«P if fp| ■ x iplffllP »pj|§Ss|j Photo by Judy Hall Brian Reed, (left), of Perry Volunteer Outreach (PVO) shares a Christmas wish list with Santa as Frank Shelton checks out the list. Lots of local people are donating to make sure most of these wishes come true. Walker encouraged about speaker's uattle By Charlotte Perkins Staff Writer With a little less than a month to go, Rep. Larry Walker is opti mistic about his chances of becoming Georgia’s next Speaker of the House, but says it’s not a “done deal.” “I’m encouraged,” the Perry Democrat said in a telephone interview on Monday. “It’s been a really good week.” . Walker, who had met earlier in the day with a group of legisla tors from Gwinnett County, has been talking with representives both individually and in groups. Is he making promises? “The only thing I’m talking to them about is committees,” Walker said. The successor to the leg endary Tom Murphy as House Speaker will be elected by a vote of the full House of Representatives on Jan. 13, 2003. Eastman’s Terry Coleman Events Dec. 21 • MGA Kickoff Tournament and Ham Scramble. Perry Country Club. Call Gregg Maskell at 987-1033. Dec. 22 • Christmas Around the World and Leaving No Child Behind. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. New Life of Perry “Church of Pentecost” Call Dr. Tony Brown at 988-9158. Dec. 24 • Christmas Eve Service. Rehoboth Baptist Church. 5 until 6 p.m. Keith Ivey, 987-1577. • Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service. 6 p.m. Crossroads United Methodist Church. Emily Montgomery, 987-3721. Events Jan. 3-5 • U.S. Team Roping Championships. Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. 386-546-3210. Jan. 4 • Great Christmas Tree Round-Up. Maple Street in Warner Robins from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Bring your old tree and get a seedling free! For more, call Willice Walters at 929-7258. • Houston County Dairy Heifer Show. Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. 987-3247. • Recycle your Christmas tree at Perry Recycling Center, Swift Street. 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Jan. 6,7 • Auditions for “Eat Your Heart Out” at Warner Robins Little Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10-13 • Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders. Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. 800-825-6953, Jan. 11 • Museum Marathon. 5K Run Walk and walk for Gen. Scott’s birth day. Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins. Call Race Director John Hunter at 926-6686. (To send in your event for the Community Calendar email to ejohn stone@evansnewspapers.com or call Emily Johnstone at 987-1823 Ext. 225 or 329-9900.) News Briefs received the nomination of the Democratic party caucus in mid- November. Walker withdrew his name from consideration in that vote, saying that he was not will ing to be pitted on a partisan basis against fellow Houston Countian, and Republican, Sonny Perdue, who had just won the governor’s race. Subsequently, Walker began working on a coalition strategy which, if successful, would mean winning the speaker’s post through a combination of Republican and Democratic votes. While neither Perdue nor his staff has publicly stated that the Governor-elect is backing Walker’s plan, it has been report ed widely that if Walker is suc cessful in lining up the 16 Democratic votes he needs, Perdue and the Republican lead ership will deliver the 73 Republican votes required to give Walker a win over Coleman. JLmte WR sntployees pot raise WARNER ROBINS Warner Robins city employees will see an increase in their pay checks effective Jan. 1. That is when the two percent Cost of Living Adjustment approved by council during their budget session earlier this year will kick in. Also included in the budget was a two percent average salary increase which depart ment heads can give to employ ees who pass muster on their performance evaluations next year. Emily Johnstone GSP special locus this weekend HOUSTON COUNTY Georgia State Patrol Post 15 in Perry will be part of a statewide effort of that agency this week end as the 11th annual National Holiday Lifesaver Weekend takes place. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the patrol will be keep ing an extra close eye out for impaired drivers, said GSP Commander Col. George Ellis. To kick off the weekend, troopers will patrol with their headlights on throughout the day Friday which is “National Lights on for Life Day,” said Ellis. The weekend is coordinated by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and is part of Operation Combined Accident Reduction Effort. From Staff Reports Business disciplined lor violations WARNER ROBINS Two Warner Robins businesses were placed on a 30-day probation and one had its alcohol license suspended for 30 days after council members learned of alcohol violations. During their Monday night meeting, council members voted to place both the B&W Every Day Is Super Savings At When you think about Strauther Harris Jewelers, you think about High Quality Jewelry... 50% OFF On Loose Diamonds And Everyday A Different Department Is Featured! Galleria Wall » Certenrllle, 6* » 478-953-9628 BILL HARDIN MUSIC FACTORY OUTLET 5-Plece fi&lfL Junior DRUM JjPlK* DRUM SETS 1 SETS *299- 5 99 WARNER ROBINS MACON MACON 1835 WATSON BLVD. COLONIAL MALL M7S@US.BO 329-1135 471-1115 781-1112 YOUR EYES By Dr. Leonard W. Bell OD. F.A.A.O. Ph.D (Candidate) Glass Frames for Special Occasions You do not wear the same outfit to work, outdoor activities and dressy events, so why not buy different eye glasses for various events? Your eye care professional can help you choose the right frame for each occasion. You might get a pair just for the upcoming holidays! A vision wear specialist can suggest which lightweight frames are needed for an elegant dinner party. He/she can recommend protective shields for sports or glasses for computer work. What about a relaxing time indoors on the couch or outdoors by the pool? This professional can demonstrate a pair of transitional lenses that adapt from dark to bright environments. And when a patient just wants to have fun for a festive party, the eye care specialist can bring out brightly col ored or uniquely shaped plastic frames. You can trust this specialist to offer the necessary advice on the different styles, shapes, colors and materials that are best for a wide range of situa tions. After all, he or she is called an eye care “professional” for a reason. Brought to you as a community serv ice by OPTOMETRIC CLINIC LEONARD W BELL OD PERRY, GA 31069 (478) 987-2020 Recreational Center at 116 Peacock Dr. and Qwik Stop #1 on North Davis Dr. on a 30 day probation after employees allegedly sold alcohol to under age persons during a sting oper ation by the Warner Robins Police Department. The licensee of the Qwik Stop told council during a Thursday work session that his employee was newly hired and made a mistake, while the licensee of the Center told members his employee had recently had a heart attack and he believes that could have caused the employee to make the mistake of selling alcohol to a minor. Council member Dean Cowart noted that he has heard of such medical problems lead ing to memory loss. A violation at the Stop N Buy at 1400 Russell Parkway led to council suspending for a month the license at that establish ment. It was noted that the violator was the licensee who, council member Ray Golden said, “knew better.” Emily Johnstone WR rezones properties WARNER ROBINS Two tracts of land was rezoned dur ing the regular meeting of Warner Robins city council. Forty-three acres in The Arbors subdivision was switched from R-MH which allows mobile homes to R-3 which does not. In Arlington Chase subdivi sion, 5.69 acres was rezoned from R-MH to R-3. Both subdivisions are off White Road. Emily Johnstone Academic teams to compete HOUSTON COUNTY Academic Bowl team members from Tabor Middle School, Northside Middle School, and Rumble Middle School will com pete in the Professional Association of Georgia All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp $9 9 7Caifish- s 8" Friday & Saturday - spm -10 pm 1-75 Exit 136 » 987-8877 Macon State College is the right place ... AND NOW IS THE RIGHT TIME TO BEGIN OR CONTINUE YOUR COLLEGE EDUCATION Macon State offers bachelor of science programs that address the professional workforce needs of the Central Georgia region. They include: Business “ Communications " Health Information Management Health Services Administration “ Information Technology Nurs ing Public Service And as a complement to its baccalaureate mission, Macon State serves as a point of ac cess to the University System of Georgia, offering transfer and career programs of recog nized quality in more than 30 areas of study. Day and evening classes are offered at campuses in Macon, Warner Robins and on Robins Air Force Base. And, tuition is affordable. For beginning freshmen, tuition and fees run from $228 for part-time study to $770 for full-time study per semester. APPLY TODAY Spring Classes Start Monday, January 6 Call, Cuck or Visit jm m dtttp Macon Campus: 471-2800 Warner Robins Center: 953-3185 Robins Resident Center: 327-7307 maconstate.edu macqn state coliege ims MM vtrjtiY of osoaoia illlNr- • . jjpl|' jtife : v # J|?«. IPf j, W, B* ■$ & i MM& ■f iingiii WEjjy- lg§| OPENING IN FALL 2003 is Macon State College’s permanent Warner Robins Campus, now under construction on Watson Boulevard just a half mile from the main gate at Robins AFB. Macon State is renovating the historic Thomas School and constructing a 25,000-square-foot addition be hind it for the new campus. This fall more than 1,500 students attended classes at Macon State’s Warner Robins Center and Robins Resident Center. Educators (PAGE) Academic bowl for middle grades regional competition to be held at Feagin Mill Middle School Jan. 11, 2003. Two regional team winners that emerge from this competi tion will join 22 other teams in the semi-final competition set for Jan. 25 at Weaver Middle School in Macon. The four teams that emerge victorious that day will compete for the state championship on Feb. 10 at the Georgia Power Co. headquarters in Atlanta. From Staff Reports Carr to head pageant HOUSTON COUNTY Dot Carr has been appointed the Houston County Forestry Scholarship Pageant Director mm ®® 9 Longhorn Prices good Tun., Dao. 24th Blltchef Shop Perry Plaza • Perry • 41N SEMI-BONELESS HEAVY WESTERN AGED STANDING RIB ROAST §?^i»SMP^Rfl^Bff ~ g • ” i * ,r^ r GRADE A BAKING HENS 4P 78* i/ COUNTRY FRESH PORK BOSTON BUTTS 98*: B| SLICED FREE 6-8 LB AVG. DECEMBER 19,2002 for Houston County by the Board of Directors for the Georgia Forestry Pageant and Educational Associational Inc. The pageant will be held in Warner Robins Jan. 11. The Miss Georgia Forestry Pageant is a non-profit organi zation started in 1940 to offer educational opportunities to young ladies while promoting Georgia’s number one industry, forestry. The Houston County queens will be responsible for promot ing forestry for Houston County. For more information, contact the Houston County Forestry Unit, Dot Carr, Director at 953- 9130 or email dotcarr@hot mail.com. From Staff Reports $598 LB. E-Z CARVE