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NUMBER 19
HOMERVILI,E 31634
CLINCH COUNTY, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1990
$11.55 INt~tD~'. COUNTY $13.65 OUTSIDE COUNTY
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AIR FORCE BASE, GA.--Nathaniel Baker,
facility manager, puts a nail in the wall
a donated by the Homerviile Chamber
Also on hand are Col. Mark H. Peter-
347th Medical Group commander. Chamber
Fall To Charlton
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Dr. Charles Allen
Joins Gainesville
Hospital
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member Carolyn Brooks (left) and professional photo-
grapher Kathryn PoppeH. The picture was donated to
aid in the hospital's renovation program. (U.S. Air
Force photo by Sgt. fan Tolman).
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Paul Higbee Named
To Who's Who
Lauren Harris Named
To Who's who
Dr. William H. Murdy,
Dean and Chief Executive
Officer of Oxford College
ATLANTA--State and tax standing timber works He said timber should
county tax authorities a hardship on timber not be considered real pro-
would be constitutionally land owners and is a threat petty like houses or barns
barred from imposing a to Georgia's economy. He and taxed annually, but
property tax on standing said it discourages farm- should instead be consi-
, trees under a measure ers from planting trees and dered agricultural crop.
-6 introduced by Sen. Ed warned that Georgia is now Perry pointed out that
Perry of Nashville. harvesting more pine only 400,000 acres of tim-
Perry's resolution, if timber than is being plant- bar will be planted in
passed by the Senate and ed. Georgia this year compared
House and approved by State forestry officials to 603,000 just two years
Dr. Charles Allen Georgia voters on the No- say approximately one- ago whicl~ set a world
Internal Medicine vember general electionthird of Georgia's counties record and that a decline
Gastroenterology ballot, would exempt have already implemented in timber production could
standing trees from thethe new tax rule and have serious consequen-
GAINESVILLE, GA.-- annual advaloremproperty that in some cases pro- ces. Forestry is a major
Dr. Charles Allen has
joined the Gastroentero- tax. perty taxes on timberland $10 billion a year industry
logy Association of Gaines- The legislation was in- have tripled, in Georgia and provides
troduced in response to a "Timber that is still more than80,00Ojobs.
ville at Northeast Georgia highly controversial State growing should not be The Senate is expected
Medical Center. " Revenue Department rul-taxed because it has no to consider a bill to restrict
Dr. Allen is a member of ing that standing timber real value," said Perry. the taxation of timber on
the American Medical should be subject to the "And the taxation of stand- Monday, but Perry noted
Association, the American
Society of Gastrointesti- yearly ad valorem tax re- ing timber could force that his proposal, if passed,
nal Endoscopy, and the gardless of its age andmany growers out of would be stronger by writ-
American Gastroentero- size and that it should be business." ing the prohibition into the
taxed in a separate care- State Constitution.
logicaI Society. He is board
certified in internal medi- gory from the land.
cine and gastroenterology. Perry said the plan ~ Church Of God Revival
Dr. Allen graduated Fire Season Remain
from the Medical College
of Georgia and completed Several Weeks
his internal medicine Rains Help
internship at Memorial
Medical Center in Savan- Prevent
nah. He also completed a
of Emery University, fellowship in gastroenter-
Clinch County High daynight, announced that Paul N. elegy at Wilford Hall Uni- Forest Fires
Panthers and The Pantherettes corn- Higbee is one of 25 stu- ted States Air Force Medi- Recent rains have pre-
rettes played host pletely dominated the game dents from Oxford College cal Center in San Ante- vented the usual winter
who has been selected to nio, TX.
2-A South Sub- with their rebounding and Who's Who Among Stu- Dr. Allen was born in outbreak of forest wild-
tournaments this held the Lady Wildcats to dents in American Ju- Homerville and attended fires in many sections of
~ekend. 6 of 27 shots from the nior Colleges. Selection high school there to the the state, but the Georgia
pursuit of the cove- field.
itle, the Pantherettes The Panthers, however, to Who's Who is based on 10th grade. He is the son Forestry Commission has
on Charlton County's fell short of victory as they academic achievement, of former Clinch Memorial warned that low humidi-
n Maidens and han- lost a heartbreaker to service to the community, Hospital Administrator ties and high winds can-
leadership in extracurri- C.J. (Jimmy) Allen and ties and high winds can
defeated them 77-36. Charlton County's Indians, cular activities and poten- Helen Gilley Allen, and the quickly dry out the wood-
Clinch girls led the 63-60.
game behind the Clinch's boys experienc- tial for continued success, grandson of Mrs. A. W. lands, and again create a
ag of Tara Williamsed a poor shooting night, Paul, the son of Mr. and Gilley of Homerville. He fire potential.
PUmped in 23 pointsbut showed lots of spunk Mrs. Paul Higbee of He ...... graduated from Coffee Several weeks remain in
bauren rtarrls, grano-.. ........ the current fire season be-
~e night. Tamrny Pus- fighting their way back, merville, is a 1988 graduate uouney tilgn ~cnool.
daughter of Roselle Kear, ........... fore spring brings green
Contributed 12 and and giving up the victory of Clinch County High son and daughter of Char-~,, And Mrs Steedle vegetation to ease the
Vi had 10. by only 3 points. School. He is currently les and Ann Harris of Val '; ;- " " threat, Commission offi-
~a JOhes was Charl- Leading scorer for the a sophomore~ at Oxford dosta, Ga. was recently zved Nice Letter cials said. They ask all re-
high scorer with 16 Clinch team was Greg College of Emery Univer- nominated to Who's Who ...... - . .. sidents to report wildfire
~. Kinlaw with 24 points. Fred sity. Oxford College, lo ...... - Mr. anu rdrs.a. T.
etmong American rJlgn • promptly through the
the second Clinch Edmonds had 15 points cated in Oxford, Georgia, School Students She is a Steedley ofFargo recez-
of the night, the Pan-for the night, is a two-year division of , • . , . red the following letter statewide dispatch system.
sophomore nonor s~uuen~ ............ According to Commis-
got off to a slow Joe Hagins was Charl- Emery University in At ............. from me tman oz me um-
a~ upen mole t~nnstlan .......... stun guidelines for the sys-
by fi~:~lly recovered ton's high scorer with 18 lanta. School inValdosta, Ga. verslzy oz r mrma t~ouege
She plays the piano, and of Education. tern, persons should still
call their nearest county
recently competed in theMr. and Mrs. J. T. Steedley forestry unit. The system
Sr. High All-State Piano provides a 24-hour-a-day
competition at Clayton Rt. 1 Box 148 instant contact with the
State College. Fargo, Ga. 31631 Commission, thus alerting
On February 3rd she au- Dear Mr. & Mrs. Steedley, firefighters when neces-
ditioned for the Governor' s On behalf of the faculty sary during non-working
Honors Program in piano, of the College of Education, hours and on weekends.
also at Clayton State I wish to congratulate you Commission officials said
College. On March 4th, on the fine academic per- the new statewide standar-
Lauren, along with Neal formance of your daughter, dized system offers vast
Wanchope, a VSC Jr. Rose, during Fall Semester improvements in effective-
from Tifton, Ga. will pre- 1989. Her achievement re- hess for public reporting
sent a recital of classical cord of 3.75 on Dean's and safety for firefighters
piano music at First List is one of which you responding to such reports.
Baptist Church, Valdosta, can be proud. Persons reporting a wild-
Ga. at3:00p.m. Please accept my best fire are urged ~to be pre-
Neal was a winner in wishes for her continued pared to give sufficient di-
the college level All-State success, rections to the dispatcher
Piano competition at Sincerely, for directing firefighters
Clayton State College. David C. Smith to the scene. For further
Both Neal and Lauren Dean information on the dis-
are students of Dr. Larry patch system, residents
Scully, Valdosta State Rose is married to should call their nearest
College music professor. Wayne Williams and they county forestry unit.
have one daughter, Sara.
Homerville Housing
Authority Board Briefs
Commodity
Distribution
Concerted Services, Inc.
has announced that U.S.
Department of Agriculture
surplus commodities will
be distributed to eligible
By Steve Bennett
Executive Director
The Homerville Housing
Authority held a regular
area residents beginning Board of
February 20, 1990. The
commodities will be dis-
tributed at 604 E. Dame
Ave. from 8:30 a.m. un-
til 3:00 p.m.
Any household whose
income is below the guide-
Commissioners
meeting on February 13,
1990 and upon roll call the
following were present:
Chairperson Margaret
{Peg) Blitch, Vice Chair-
man Marvin Smith, Com-
missioner Lonnie Spates,
Commissioner Carl H. Shell
and Commissioner W. C.
McMillian. The following
was discussed:
1) The Board of Com-
missioners approved the
minutes of the January
1990 meeting with no cor-
rections or additions.
2) The Executive Direc-
tor and Board of Commis-
sioners discussed the De-
linquent Accounts.
3. Casual Labor for Ad-
ministration purposes was
approved by the Board of
Commissioners.
4) The Director advised
the Board of his appoint-
ment by President Tidwell
to the Georgia Association
i
cap.
Applications will be done
and commodities distribu-
ted the same day. If any
questions please call 487-
2445.
of Housing and Redevelop-
ment Authorities Inc.
5) The Commissioners
discussed the St. Peters-
burg Commissioners
Conference.
City News
Rev. Freddy and Sussett Edwards
The Homerville Church Sunday service begins
of God will begin Revival at 11:00 a.m., Sunday
February 25 through March night service at 6:30 p.m.
4. The Ray. Freddy Ed- Thursday thru Saturday
wards will be the evangelist services begin nightly at
for the week, with wife7:30p.m.
Sussett ministering in mu- Everyone is welcome to
sic. attend.
Bennett Appointed To GAHRA
Commissioner Committee
Steve Bennett, Execdtive in Georgia. He is the
Director of the Homerville youngest Executwe Direc-
Housing Authority, has tor to be apointed to ser-
been appointed to serve a ve in a Commissioners
four-year term as Commis- capacity with GAHRA. His
stoner on the Georgia concern and support will
Association of Housing be a great asset to GAHRA
and Redevelopment Au- and Public Housing.
thorities, Inc. according to We're proud to have Mr.
Mrs. Margaret Tidwell, Bennett aboard GAHRA."
President of GAHRA. said Mrs. Tidwell.
"Mr. Bennett is a vital Bennett will represent
part of the Public Hous- the Homerville Housing
ing Industry in Georgia. Authority at the 1990
Steve has made his post- Annual Public Housing
tive stand for Public Authorities Directors
Housing very evidentAssociation in Nash-
among the other PHA's villa, Tenn. in June of this
year.
TREE PLANTERS
Forest landowners plant
about 2.3 billion seedlings per
year, covering more than three
million acres, say foresters
with the University of Geor-
gia Extension Service.
ment to the RDC Revolv-
ing Loan Fund.
7) Discussed the need
for improved maintenance
at the cemetery.
8) Discussed the pro-
gress made in the local
campaign to make mer-
chants aware of the serious-
ness of selling beer to mi-
nors,
Free Trees
Foster Smith, Clinch
County Forest Ranger,
advises that the Clinch
County Forestry Unit will
be giving away free trees
on a first come, first ser-
ve basis Thursday, Febru-
ary 22nd from 9:00 a.m. un-
till all trees have been
given away.
Anyone desiring any
information on these trees
may call the Georgia Fores-
try Commission at 487-
5358 from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Schedule Of Meetings
CONFERENCE ROOM
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Slash Pine Electric Membership Corp,
Feb. 26 pm(closed) Alcoholics Anonymous
Alnon
Feb. 27 p.m ......... Narcotics Anonymous
March 2 p.m ....... Alcoholics Anonymous
All AA meetings begin at 8:00 p.m.
PHONE NO. 24 HOURS A DAY 487-5201
Our Answering Service in Waycross will answer
after Office Hours for emergencies
Published by Slash Pine EMC as a public service
:'~st the Lanier points followed by Teddy
'Bulldogs 72-63. Parrishwith Sing At
Edmonds led all The Clinch Panthers and
scorers with 19 Pantherettes will advance Argyle Church
Greg Kinlaw had to the Region tournament
Sims 12. at South Georgia College in Of God
Cameron was Douglas this Friday night.
r's high scorer with The Pantherettes will
face 2-A North Sub-RegionThe Argyle Church of
Saturday Runner-up Atkinson God will have a gospel
Edwards' Panth- County. sing Saturday, February
cruised to a victory The Pantherswill face24, at 7:30 p.m. with
County' s Lady 2-A North Sub-Region the Heaven Echoes and
77-59 to claim the Champions,Nicholls Red-otherlocaltalent.
South Subregion skins also at South Georgia Everyone is cordially
here Satur- College in Douglas. invited to attend.
own
More scenes similar to Panther Den Playground.
the best way to get thepeople can accomplish
needed materials transpor- whatever goal is set. And
ted to the playground site. the building of Panther
People are figuring how. Den is certainly no excep-
tion. So very many people
have already been instru-
mental in seeing that this
project become a reality
for the area's young peo-
ple. But even more are
needed.
There is something that
everyone can do during
Construction Days. Boards
need to be cut and sand-
many cups and plates will
be needed as well as what
types of food. Others are
contacting helpers for child
care. Still others are trying
to collect the last finan-
cial donations so that the
cost and expenses will be
covered once the play-
ground is completed on
March 18.
It has been proven in
the past that Clinch County
r0
(Reported)
there are only nine-
remaining be-
COnstruction of the
facility gets
And already
are happen-
Confinmmed To Page
area at Homerville
School
playground will
will soon %p-
?ood-size trees !
using phone
busy planm g
lines listed below is eligi-
ble to receive these fbods.
Applicant must know the
total household income.
Self declaration of income
is acceptable.
USDA Commodity Program
Income Guidelines
Household Income
Size (Must be below
these amounts)
1 $7,774
2 10,426
3 13,078
4 15,730
5 18,382
6 21,034
7 23,186
8 26,338
Add an additional
$2,652.00 for each addi-
tional family member.
USDA' s Emergency
Food Assistance Pro-
gram is available to all
eligible recipients regard-
less of race, cOlor, national
origin, age, sox or hand]-
By Carol Chambers
The Homerville City
Council and Mayor Bill
Forbes held a regular meet-
ing February 1 at City
Hall. "
Mayor and Council:
1) Approved additional
fencing at the recreation
park to discourage van-
dalism.
2) Approved an ease-
ment to Southern Bell un-
der the street in front of the
Homerville United Metho-
dist Church.
3) Accepted a deed from
the school board for the
middle school property and
approved the transfer of
this property to the State
Board of Corrections.
4) Accepted a low bid for
a new street sweeper from
the Aaplex Company.
5) Accepted a low bid
for a Peeples Ford 6610
Ford tractor with a 20 foot
hydraulic boom mower
Terrain King. '
6) Approved a pay-
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