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♦ FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2005
ICE unit nabs
two with moth
By RAY UGHTNER
HHJ Staff Writer
WARNER ROBINS -
Crossing the fog line landed
two in jail for possession of
methamphetamine with
intent to distribute and pos
session of a dangerous drug.
On Feb. 24, deputies with
the Houston County
Sheriffs Office ICE Unit
stopped a 2000 Chevy Blazer
driven by Richard Shane
Berry, 24, 429 Fieldstone
Road, Warner Robins, after
he was reportedly observed
crossing the white fog line
and traveled on the line for
approximately five seconds.
According to reports, the
deputy made contact with
the driver on Carl Vinson
Parkway north of Gawin
Drive and noticed he was
very nervous. The deputy
reportedly noticed the
hands of the passenger,
Melissa Greathouse, 29,
same address, and owner of
the tan SUV “were shaking
very badly” as she handed
him her ID.
The deputy asked the
other deputy to introduce
canine Bandit to the vehicle.
He did so and advised there
was a positive alert on the
vehicle.
The occupants were
informed, and deputies con
ducted a probable cause
search of the vehicle, which
turned up a black case
between the passenger’s
seat and the center console
that contained several small
plastic bags and a large plas
tic bag with four pills identi
fied as erythromycin (an
antibiotic), which, like all
non-controlled prescription
medications, is legally
defined as a dangerous drug.
Berry and Greathouse
were placed under arrest
and put in the deputy’s vehi
Perry FD conducting
hydrant maintenance
Special to the HHJ
PERRY - During the
month of March and part of
April, the Perry Fire
- Department will be per
forming fire hydrant main
tenance.
The main function of a
fire hydrant is to maintain
adequate fire protection. It’s
extremely important that
fire hydrants function prop
erly. Firefighting personnel
connect their fire hoses to
draw water out of fire
hydrants when they are put
ting out fires. Hydrants are
also used as a source of tem
porary water for construc
tion sites and for flushing
water mains.
The Water Distribution
Program has established
and maintains an ongoing
program to service
hydrants. As part of the
department’s record keep
ing, all hydrants are entered
into a database that is used
to maintain a detailed histo
ry of each hydrant. The
database is also used to
schedule and generate work
orders for maintenance.
Citizens will also notice a
colored band wrapped
around each hydrant which
indicates the approximate
water availability at each
hydrant.
RED: 0 - 499 gallons per
minute
ORANGE: 500 - 999 gal
lons per minute
GREEN: 1,000 - 1,499 gal
lons per minute
HOMETOWN NEWS
Anthony R. Jordan
Navy Petty Officer Ist
Class Anthony R. Jordan,
son of Henry Jordan Jr. of
Kathleen, recently reported
for duty at Fleet
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cle, and the search was com
pleted. Found inside the
center console was a tin con
tainer with two plastic bags
and a small amount of
methamphetamine, accord
ing to reports.
Berry and Greathouse
were taken to the Sheriffs
Office, and a female deputy
searched Greathouse, find
ing a black box containing a
large amount of plastic bags
and a set of digital scales
concealed in her bra.
All personal items and two
“black books” were removed
from the subjects and
turned over to drug investi
gator.
Several others were also
charged with possession
with intent in unrelated
incidents over the weekend.
• Marcus Lloyd Fleming,
50, 1210 Oakdale Ave.,
Perry, and Travis Andrew
Robertson, 25, 624
Maplewood Drive, Bonaire,
were each arrested Feb. 25
for possession of cocaine
with intent to distribute,
Robertson also charged with
possession of marijuana-less
than one ounce.
• Crystal Dawn Johnson,
26, 110 Ridgewood Drive,
Centerville, was arrested for
attempting to obtain dan
gerous drugs and possession
with intent to distribute
methamphetamine. Warner
Robins Police arrested her
Feb. 25 at 1880 Watson
Blvd.
• Cameron Dontreal
Durden, 17, 115 Vicky Lynn
Drive, Warner Robins, was
arrested by Warner Robins
Police for possession of mar
ijuana with intent to distrib
ute on Saturday at 135
Ignico Drive. He was also
charged for doing so within
1,00 feet of housing authori
ty property.
BLUE: 1,500 gallons per
minute and above
The maintenance also
includes painting the
hydrants that are in need.
Homeowners should never
paint fire hydrants to make
them look decorative. The
yellow color is designed to
allow the hydrant to stand
out from its surrounds and
make it easily identified by
firefighters. Out of service
fire hydrants should be
repaired as soon as possible.
If you notice an “out of serv
ice” sign on a hydrant for
more than week, please con
tact the fire department.
The Fire Code requires a
hydrant be clear of debris
and obstruction around the
perimeter of it so access is
not hindered in the event of
an emergency. If you see
that a fire hydrant is leak
ing, broken, missing caps or
any other problem, please
contact the Fire
Department.
Do not block a fire
hydrant by parking next to
it. Such actions may cause a
delay or prevent us from
being able to supply water to
a fire incident.
During this time the
water in homes or business
es may become rusty looking
and or cloudy. Citizens are
advised to turn on faucets
and let water run until it
clears up. If the problem
persists, call the Perry Fire
Department at (478) 988-
2850.
Information Warfare Center,
Norfolk, Va.
Jordan is a 1993 graduate
of Perry High School of
Perry, and joined the Navy
in September 1993.
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Chairman: Eddie Wiggins
Treasurer: Homer Childs
Secretary: Morgan Law
The Chairman's Message
The BRAC decisions are coming quickly. Soon the
official announcements will clarify our future. We
are very optimistic about the outcome, but we refuse
to be complacent in our planning. As we predicted
all along, 2005 looks to be a very busy year as we
prepare for all the potential events associated with
the BRAC Commission review. The process sounds
simple on the surface, but believe me, it is an
extremely complex process. We are continuing our
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efforts to ensure RAFB and Middle Georgia are prepared for every
contingency. Throughout this newsletter you will find the details of the
announcement and BRAC Commission activities, receiving new
missions, and even contingency plans for the worst possible news -
base closure and redevelopment.
I invite you to follow developments daily on our new web site
www.bracnews.org. We plan to post this site with the very latest
information on BRAC and provide you links to the DoD and key
sources to keep you informed.
I’m optimistic about Robins and 111 tell you why. From the outset, our
strategy was an offensive strategy. We knew Military Value was the
key issue in the eyes of the DoD. We also knew the key attitudes and
opinions about Robins’ Military Value were being formed early, while
the DoD staffs were gathering and analyzing the data. That is why we
spent 2003 and 2004 gathering data, building the “Why Not Robins'
story, and traveling to Washington and Dayton to tell the story.
We quietly, but assuredly, took the Robins story to Capitol Hill and the
Pentagon when they were receptive to listening to new ideas and
when the crowds were small. We believe that strategy was exactly on
target because we now see almost daily articles telling about various
local and Congressional delegations traveling to the Pentagon, making
a last-ditch effort to tell their story. Ironically, the DoD is now in the
final stages of their analysis. We believe it is too late to significantly
impact the DoD strategy or to influence wholesale changes.
Our readiness and optimistic posture for BRAC 2005 is due in large
part to our volunteers, consultants and staff steadily working to build
the Military Value of Middle Georgia and RAFB - preventing
encroachment, building industry partnerships, helping craft crucial
Depot legislation, enabling TRICARE acceptance, and ensuring
adequate affordable housing are just a few of the Military Values
we’ve built that are the critical elements being Judged by BRAC today.
We can't possibly predict the outcome of BRAC. That is why we are
preparing for every conceivable scenario. From gaining missions to
total closure and subsequent redevelopment, we are aggressively
preparing for every possibility. I want you to know what we are doing
and where we are going with each of these plans. That Is why we are
dedicating this newsletter to explaining our planned actions and what
you can expect to see happening as the year unfolds.
We can use (and need) your help; so don’t heeitate to pitch in. It’s
going to be an important time as we help shape the future of Middle
Georgia and RAFB, please share It with us.
Every Day In Middle Georgia Is
Armed Forces Appreciation Day
Mpcuawa*
BRAC Action Teams
As you know, the Partnership Is optimistic about the BRAC outcome,
but not complacent. Thus, we are organizing teams of Middle Georgia
experts to work on ail potential BRAC decisions including: receiving
new missions, transition assistance for new personnel, welcome
centers, Commissioner visits, regional BRAC hearings and potential
redevelopment actions. This will be a lot of hard work and preparation
~ we'll be looking to you for help.
Announcement Team: The DoD recommendations will kick off a
flurry of activity. Shortly after the release of the official list, we plan to
hold a news conference to address those actions affecting RAFB. We
will also post key BRAC-related information to www bracnews.org as
soon as possible to keep everyone up to date. We also plan to
include our press release and an in-depth list of FAQs.
Analysis Team and Rad Taam: We have an Analysis Team poised to
analyze every aspect of the DoD recommendations. On the first day,
the team will complete a very quick top-level analysis to support the
Initial news conference. In the following five days, they will identify the
strengths and weaknesses related to RAFB and the other bases that
could pose a threat to RAFB during the Commission phase. They will
then document an action plan for use during the Commission
deliberations Once the action plan is completed, we've Identified a
Red Teem to review and approve the action plan.
New Mission Team The New Mlseion Team is focusing on
preparations for receiving new missions Into RAFB and Middle
Georgia The team members will coordinate with the various
community agencies and to ensure they are prepared to cope with the
increased demand of the new missions and families Additionally,
they are preparing to help the new people transition from their current
loeations to Middle Georgia The transition preparations will include
trips to the eurtent locations to meet with the people, a special web
site to help them gather information about Middle Georgia, and a
Welcome Center to help them complete their transition upon arrival
here in Georgia
Contingency Teems: Just in case we get bad news
A, Commission Visit Teem ; It required, this team will prepare us to
host a Commission visit and demonstrate our strong support to the
MBftwy Vft/ut of RAFB
I, Regional Meeting Teem: As a contingency, we are building a
straw man scripted briefing to formally address the Commission. We
have a let of MWfery Veto* to highlight so our challenge will be how to
say it all We re confident we'll b« ready, it required
C, Redevelopment Winning Teem: The Redevelopment Planning
Team will make contingency plans for redevsloping RAFI into a
viable economic asset for Middle Georgia, if required, Experts
strongly recommend communities begin tills process well In advance
of the DoD recommendation iiet.
The Red Coats Are Here
Over 100 members ol the 21" Century Partnership and the Middle
Georgia Military Affaire Committee* have already purchased their Red
Blazers to show their support of our greet military. Thtae members
wilt wear the *art»llery red* blazers at community events to rsprsssnt
their cohesive support of our men and women In uniform, carrying on
the tradmon started over 83 years ago Gat yours today by calling
Aura Lee Durham at the Warner Robins Area Chamber of Commerce
(478-8224888),
LOCAL
21st Century Partnership Newsletter
4 non-profit organization funded by Middle Georgians committed to enhancing
the mission effectiveness of Robins Air Force Base
Officers
Vice Chairman: Terry Smith
Ass't Treasurer: Paul Leath
Ass’t Secretary: Larry Pugh
21st Century Partnership Newsletter
A non profit organization funded by Middle Georgians committed to enhancing
the mission effectiveness of Robins Air Farce Base
Robins AFB: A Multi-Service, Multi-Mission Installation
No Operational Restrictions
New Mission Capable
Mission: The mission of the Partnership is, from a community
partner perspective, to enhance the Mttary Value of Robins Air
Force Base and the Mittary Value of the Middle Georgia
community.
Quarterly Meeting
The next Quarterly Meeting of the 21st Century Partnership will
be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, 17 March 05, at the Museum of
Aviation. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
BRAC Time Line
BRAC Time Line: The following is a list of the key events on the
BRAC 2005 time line:
• Publish draft selection criteria 31 Dec 03 &)
• Publish final selection criteria 16 Feb 04 (2
• President nominates BRAC Commission 15 Mar 05
• Publish DoD recommendations 16 May 05
• Commission Report to President 08 Sep 05
• President sends list to Congress 23 Sep 05
• Congress approves/disapproves 07 Nov 05
• Implement BRAC Decisions 2006 - 2011
New Web Site - Bracnews.org
The 21 s Century Partnership kicked off a new web site in January
2005. This web site, www.bracnews.org. wall be used to poet late
breaking BRAC-reiated news stories, articles, and other Rems of
information that may impact Robins AFB and Middle Georgia.
There will also be links to other web sites of interest.
As we get closer to the release of the DoD recommendations in
May 2005, we expect to post a considerable amount of news and
information on this new web site. The whole idea is to keep the
Partnership and the Middle Georgia community as informed on
BRAC as possible.
BRAC Commission Activities
The Commission: In oonsultatfon with the majority and minority
leaders of Congress, the President will nominate nine
Commissioners for Congressional approval. The Commission is
an independent nonpartisan group to “provide a fair process that
will result in the timely closure and realignment of military
installations Inside the US.’ The Commissioners are oharged to
review the DoD list and make recommendations to the President
for approval by the Congress. They may add an for
review. Please watch wtMti&rm&m for details on the
Commissioners.
Visits: Expect the Commissioners to visit the major bases
recommended for closure/realignment, as well as bases may add
to the list. The visits are focused on the base, but It is anticipated
that every community will demonstrate strong support of their
base during the Commission visit. If they come to Robins, plan
on participating In the largest rally in history.
Hearings: Additionally, the Commission must hold Regional
Hearings on base closure and realignment recommendations. A
Regional Hearing Is a very formal, time-constrained opportunity
for the community to present Issues for consideration to the
Commission.
Clean Air News
Ozone Nonattainment remains a top threat to RAFB’s viability.
The "Clean Air Act” prohibits adding emissions to existing bases
In nonattainment oounties unless the host county first identifies a
pound-for-pound reduction of emissions. Potentially, this
provision could nullify BRAC realignments at any time if the
current nonattainment zone Is enlarged to Include Houston
County. So, ensuring attainment in Bibb and Monroe Counties is
paramount to the lifeblood of Middle Georgia.
Thankfully, the Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition (MGCAC) is
gaining traction in its quest to achieve attainment by 2007 -- two
years ahead of the 2009 EPA Deadline. The 2004 readings
showed the Macon monitor was only 2 parts per billion above the
nonattainment threshold. Some of the computer models predict
attainment la within reach by 2007, However, such models
depend heavily on weather conditions, projected new vehicle
Improvement, and changes to cleaner burning fuels,
To ensure attainment and allow continued growth, the Coalition’s
goal as stated In Ita Long Range Strategy calls for enabling the
Macon monitor to remain 2.5 parts per billion below the threshold,
In order to aohleve euch tangible reductions. Middle Georgia
needs a solid plan baaed on hard-core reductions, The MGCAC
hae laid out a Long Range Strategy specifically identifying needed
actions, Recently, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
instituted a ban on open burning during the ozone season - April
through September, This is the first of many successes expected,
and the leaders et the MGCAC are vying for more,
In a series of February meetings in Waahington, DC, Houston
County Commission Chairman Ned Banders, Bibb County
Commission Chairman Charles W, Bishop, and Macon Mayer C.
Jack illls met with Senators Chambliss and Isakson,
Congressmen Kingston and Marshall, and Mr, Rob Brenner,
Deputy Assistant Administrator of the iPA to discuss clean air
initiatives and seek support for S29M of funding for reductions in
the areas of Alternative Fueled School Buses and Government
Vehicle Fiesta, Truck Stop Electrification, Commuter Strategies
and Public Education, The trip was very fruitful In that they were
able to leam a good deal about available funding avenues, plant
seeds for funding through various federal authorizations during
the 2008 budget deliberations, and gain national recognition for
the teamwork and commitment exhibited by the MGCAC,
There is a long way to go. but success Is In sight.
What You Can Do
Qtt Informed -- Get Enthu—d - Get Involved!H
Contact Us
804 Park Drive Phone: (478)322-3360
Warner Robins, GA 31088 Fax: (478)328-1114
Email; eroucMo2lßtcentury.mgacoxrnail.com
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