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Newspaper Page TextTHE HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL PERRY From page 1A homes, with renters paying $1,400-$ 1,500 monthly. Various members of the audi ence spoke out, deploring the proposed rental development as inconsistent with the promise of future single-family homes. When asked what he would do if the new development failed due to competition from the proposed 3,000-lot retirement community planned out U.S. 341, Free said, as a developer, he couldn’t worry about what others might or might not do. “I don’t think anyone in this room would plan their future based on what someone else is planning,” Free said. This comment elicited angry mumblings from the crowd and one cry, “We did!” Eventually, Mayor James Worrall had to calm the crowd and ask that they speak one at a Here are some sources of information on foster care, as well as sources of information on how individuals, com munities and churches can support fos ter parents and the children in their care. Houston County Department of Family and Children Services 91 Cohen Walker Drive Warner Robins (478) 988-7600 Foster parent recruiters: Kimberly King, (478) 988-7541; Joyce Handy, (478) 988-7544 Deborah Strange, DFCS director. King and Strange are available to speak to civic and community groups about fos ter care. Dana Gee, DFCS foster care supervi sor Foster Cross 1108 South Division Bristol, IN, 46507 wwwfostercross.org A faith-based Web site that is rich with information for churches on how to pro vide encouragement and support to foster children and foster parents. Includes ideas for care packages for FOSTER — From page 1A They may be waiting in the office for many hours while we search for the most appropriate placement for them and we would like to make them as comfortable as we can. Many times they are afraid, apprehen sive and upset.” For use at DFCS during this waiting time or during a time of transition for the child or teen, the following items would be helpful. • Diapers in all sizes, pull ups, wipes • Fast food gift certificates ... for use when transporting chil dren, or when children wait in the office to be placed. • Non-perishable food items ... juice boxes, packs of crack ers, cookies, snack items • Kid-friendly items from the “Hellokids” catalog. These are the type of things you find in the waiting rooms of pediatric offices and some are quite expensive, but they are easy to clean, have no loose parts and children really love them. The Web site is: www.peoplefriendly places.com • A couple of new portacribs with sheets and blankets for when babies are waiting at the office Businesses can help, too. A good example during May was set by two Houston County businesses when foster parents were treated to a rare night out, with dinner provided by Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q, while the children were entertained at D.J.’s Galaxy Quest. Donations can be very help ful. Foster parents must buy cribs, beds and other furniture for children in their care. The children need toys, school sup plies and all the things other children need. Foster Cross, a national faith SI !NI)AV I I-2 Southern ( V .n>/<in yfistoric tuning On Carroll 987-1938 933 (Enroll St. Downlown Perry time and limit their comments to one minute. “This has already been dis cussed in two public hearings,” he reminded. Jerles told the crowd that a PUD zoning would mean any future changes have to come through the council, unlike an R-l zoning. “This has more restrictions on it than what you’re asking for,” he said. “You don’t like it, but ultimately it protects you better.” Several mumblers agreed that, yes, they didn’t like it. . Philip Mitchem, a resident of the area, then addressed the council. He cited a June 22 petition, signed by 106 residents, in which they asked the council to leave the area zoned R-l, “ ... as assured to us at the time of pur chasing and/or building our Want to learn more about foster care? different ages, Life Books for children, duffel bag and backpack projects and much more. Rainbow House Children’s Resource Center Rainbow House Child Advocacy Center Director, Carol Hanna RO. Box 1239 Warner Robins, GA 31099 (478) 923-5923 CASA of Houston County Court Appointed Special Advocates are volunteers who work with the juvenile court to provide support and continuity for abused and neglected children. Terry DiDiego, Interim Director Juvenile Court of Houston County 202 Carl Vinson Pkwy. Warner Robins, GA 31088 (478) 542-2012 E-mail: casa@houstoncountyga.org Foster Care Support Foundation Founded by Rachel Ewald of Roswell to provide needed services, clothing, furniture, etc. to foster parents statewide. E-mail: www.fosterparentsupport.org based organization supporting foster children and foster par ents, provides a complete listing of items that can be put togeth er in duffel bags for children coming into care (see “Want to learn more?” for contact infor mation) and also suggests that church members provide sup port to foster families by taking an interest in the children they are caring for and serving as an extended family. Where Your Friends Meet green dertnr 1-75 Exit 136 • 987-8877 IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT LOSING... IT’S ABOUT GAINING MORE i diet options i weight maintenance support i healthy lifestyle education dsns The Medical Center of Central Georgia Join the weight management program that gives you more! cr r* Call today for a free consultation! 478-757-7847 existing homes.” “We had a developer with a dream ... the reason we’re here today is that dream didn’t work out,” he said. The new plans are not what those who moved here, invested much in homes, expected or wanted, Mitchem said. Under the changes, they will suffer, he said. “We 80 people who own homes are the ones who are going to bear the brunt of the pain*” To the council, he con cluded: “The people have spo ken. It’s in your hands.” There was a brief round of applause before a short silence. Jerles then took the floor again. “I struggled with this, and I just can’t see the harm that’s been portended,” he said, and then moved that the council approve the rezoning. Councilwoman Phyllis Private foster and Adoption services Methodist Home for Children and Youth 304 Pierce Avenue Macon, GA 31203-2525 (478) 738-2230 Lutheran Services of Georgia Lutheran Services of Ga. - Child Placement 756 W. Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, GA 30308 (678) 686-9616 Georgia Agape 3094 Mercer University Drive Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30341 (770) 452-9995 www.georgiaagape.org A private adoption and foster care agency that works with county Departments of Family and Children Services. Also provides counseling for unplanned pregnancies. Covenant Care Services 3950 Ridge Avenue Macon, GA 31210 (478) 475-4990 www.covenantcareadoptions.com flak, I/, , »4 | ' ■ «... ■ IkwBBBERBm aMUmSM •. 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YOU jOt tHftf right LOCAL Bynum-Grace seconded the motion, and it carried 4-2, with Kusar and Councilman Charles Lewis casting votes against. “Someone’s going home happy, and someone’s going home fussing,” Councilman James Moore said. “We’re doing what we feel is not only in your best interests ... but for every one else in Perry.” Earlier in the meeting, the council heard from Perry Area Chamber of Commerce President Megan Smith, who presented the results of a sur vey of chamber members’ opin- - -if ■f' WK fglafeg ilfw '' Cental. HOME CARE SERVICES Part of Central Georgia Health System WARNER ROBINS 4027 Watson Blvd. • Suite 240 Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 To place orders, call: (478) 953-7441 After hours 1-888-800-4270 Bring this coupon in and get 15% off special bath safety equipment now through July 31, 2003 Get an ALLTEL Connections Package With CALLER ID and get l 2 FREE * W NIGHTS away.* CONNECTIONS PACKAGE. With art ALLTEL Connections Package you get a bundle of great features. Like Caller ID that identifies a caller’s name and number so you always know who’s calling. Plus, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, Call Return and more. 2CDCC And ’ right now, when you sign up for an ALLTEL I* 11 CiCi m Connections package before July 31, you get two nights free at Holiday Inn Express. So having the right ’ % Connections at home also gets you out of the house. 1-866-2ALLTEL www.alltel.com ions on Sunday alcohol sales. With 95 of 315 businesses responding, 56 said they would favor Sunday stiles, though 85 said their businesses would not be among those eligible, if the measure is approved. The council accepted for first reading the ordinance to create a Sunday sales referendum. No council members made com ment, nor did anyone from the crowd. The ordinance will come up for approval at the council’s Aug. 5 meeting. PROVIDING Full Service Home Care For Warner Robins. Home Medical Equipment Bathroom Safety Elevated Toilet Seats Bath Chairs Transfer Benches Bedside Commodes Grab Bars Handheld Showers Diabetes Supplies Blood Glucose Monitor Test Strips Lancets Skin Care Low Air Loss Mattress Alternating Pressure Pads Specialty Seotfng/Wheelchairs Cushions Reclining Pediatric(Std) Powerchairs(Std) Hospital Beds Semi and Full Electric Ambulatory Aids Canes Crutches Walkers Lift Chairs Rollators THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2003 In other business, the council: •Approved rezoning and annexation of approximately 128 acres at the northeast cor ner of Perry Parkway and Kings Chapel Road from residential agricultural to commercial and multi-family zoning. •Approved a jail services con tract with Houston County. •Approved a gas consumption contract with Houston County. •Approved a bid of $2,900 from Level Line Inc. to demol ish property at 1304 Oldfield Lane. Respiratory Therapy Oxygen Concentrators Portable Oxygen Systems Conserving Devices Sleep Therapy Care CPAP Bi-PAP Miscellaneous Aerosol Medications Nebulizers Home Infusion and IV Therapy Total Parenteral Nutrition Enteral Nutrition Anti-Infective Therapies Chemotherapy Hydration Pain Management Nursing Assistant/ Companion/Sitter Services Personal Care Blood Pressure Monitoring Light Housekeeping Exercise/Mobility Assistance Homemaker/Companion 5A