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Heritage TV highlights profiles of Francis Gary Powers, Dr. Perry and other Jenkins figures
Summary
The presenter walked viewers through profiles in the new book, pointing to a feature on Francis Gary Powers and a profile of Dr. Perry, whom she called 'a valued member of the community,' and asked viewers to share memories for an ongoing collection.
The Heritage TV segment highlighted several short biographies and photographs included in the new Jenkins history compilation, naming Francis Gary Powers and Dr. Perry among several featured figures. The presenter said on-air, "121 is Francis Gary Powers. That's the article about him and the YouTube plane at the bottom," and later described Dr. Perry as "a valued member of the community."
The presenter encouraged viewers with personal memories to submit stories for inclusion; she said Dr. Perry's daughter, Shirley, may attend local events and asked people to mail recollections to the committee. The segment positioned these profiles as part of a broader community effort to preserve local memory while raising funds for the building's restoration.
