News
'All
we could do was wait'
Amid the thousands
of tragic personal stories that have surfaced during the past two weeks
from the rubble of the World Trade Center in New York, there are hundreds
of stories with happy endings, even miracle endings.
Local
residents bring home stories of support from abroad
Fayetteville resident
Ursula Graves returned from a trip to Germany and the Czech Republic
last week with news of warm wishes from those two parts of Europe in
the wake of the Sept. 11 tragedy.
Pentagon
victim lived here in '80s
Peachtree City resident
Sandy Thomas remembers Marjorie Salamone as "a wonderful wife and
mother" who was active in the community during the two and a half
years her family lived in Fayette County.
Fayetteville,
Fayette set Stars and Stripes Rally
Grammy award-winning
group Shenandoah will highlight a free patriotic rally jointly sponsored
by the city of Fayetteville and Fayette County Saturday, Oct. 6.
Cannon
fires rebuke at county for stop sign refusal
Tyrone
Councilman Ronnie Cannon unloaded last week on the Fayette County government's
decision not to place a stop sign at what he terms a dangerous intersection.
Plans
to widen Ga. Hwy. 54 accelerated
It
may turn out that the widening of Ga. Highway 54 west to four lanes
may well end up on the fast track.
Guilty
verdict in molestation case
A
Hampton man accused of inappropriately touching three girls at his former
residence in Landmark Mobile Home Park claims he is innocent of the
charges.
Long
day at the office
Like
millions of other Americans, Irene Martin of south Fayette County left
home on a recent Tuesday morning for just another day at the office.
P&Z
nixes one-acre zoning in south Fayette; commission decides Thursday
Developer
Michael Faulkner said last week he hopes to develop a neighborhood that
Fayette will be proud of on Ga. Highway 85 south.
Tax
rates on county agenda Thursday
The
good news is that your property tax rates are not going up.
Peachtree
City Rotary sets candidate forum
The
Rotary Club of Peachtree City's Get out the Vote Committee will sponsor
a meet the candidates night Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Wyndham
Conference Center.
PTC
Council keeps hands off any election changes
A
Peachtree City councilman's suggestion to study a change in Peachtree
City's municipal elections process was resoundingly rejected by his
fellow council members at Thursday night's regular meeting.
Three
schools win Pay for Performance awards
After
collecting mounds of data from teachers throughout the 2000-2001 academic
year and compiling it into a report that resembled a small novel, two
elementary schools and one middle school are now reaping the rewards
of Pay for Performance.
Fayetteville
police make arrests for armed robbery, kidnapping and underage drinking
incidents
Fayetteville
police have recently arrested suspects in the armed robbery of a video
store, a kidnapping at a local residence and several Hooters waitresses
caught drinking alcohol at the restaurant.
Bus
drivers collect money for firefighters
A Fayette County
High School student has been suspended from school for 10 days after
a search of his vehicle on campus Thursday revealed several weapons.
Gifts
get special delivery
Students at Brooks
Elementary School not only brought in several bins full of socks and
gloves for the firefighters in New York City, they had them personally
delivered.
Freedom
Fund Banquet program is shaping up
The
Fayette County NAACP's fourth annual Freedom Fund Banquet, scheduled
for Oct. 27, is shaping up to be a great fund-raiser and social event,
according to branch President the Rev. Edward J. Johnson.
Brooks
has new councilman
Election
in the town of Brooks will be a non-event.
Police
Blotter
Health Wise
- Working
through terror
By
GREGORY K. MOFFATT, PH. D
Child's Play
These past many
days have been difficult for people across the country as we all struggle
to come to grips with the horrific actions of Tuesday, Sept. 11.
- Cost
of the cure
-
- Increasingly, too
much about the profession of "healing" is measured in terms
of dollars and cents. As the cost of living rises, so does the cost
of treating patients, and of caring for one's own health.
-
- Hearing
important when driving
Crowded roadways
and distractions such as car phones, the car radio and traffic noise
can make driving a stressful experience for anyone. For drivers with
hearing loss, the challenges are even greater.
Packing
it on
Across the nation,
millions of elementary, high school and college students are racing
out to the school bus or scurrying to their classes with overstuffed
backpacks slung over their shoulders. While carrying a backpack to
school each morning might seem harmless enough, it can cause some
painful back and neck problems for students who don't pack or carry
their backpacks properly.
- Good
posture important for good health
-
-
Throughout
the ages good posture has been a symbol of elegance, grace, vitality
and even nobility.
Raniere
now board-certified
Dr.
Joseph Raniere, Jr., announces his board certification by the American
Board of Plastic Surgery. He is experienced in all facets of cosmetic
and reconstructive surgery, as well as minimally invasive, edoscopic,
and laser techniques pertaining to cosmetic surgery of the face and
body.
New
Arthritis Aquatics program unveiled
The Arthritis
Foundation will be sponsoring a new Arthritis Aquatic Program at the
Amerihost Inn just off Eagle's Landing Parkway in Stockbridge. Classes
begin Oct. 1 and will be held every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m.
and every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Cost of the class is $55
per month, which includes eight classes. These 45-minute sessions
will be taught by a certified instructor who will teach and reinforce
flexibility, range of motion, strength and endurance. For more information
please call 770-460-1760.
Today
is Vision Awareness Day
Gov.
Roy Barnes has proclaimed Sept. 26 Children's Vision Awareness Day
in Georgia. Prevent Blindness Georgia staff and volunteers and eye
care professionals from cosponsor Vision Service Plan are to gather
on the steps of the South Wing of the State Capitol to make the public
aware of the importance of vision screenings for young children.
- Business
Newest
store at Pavilion sets opening date
The
first Jo-Ann etc store in Fayetteville will open Friday, Oct. 5, at
Fayette Pavilion off Pavilion Parkway.
Chamber
celebrates small buiness this week
Small
businesses contribute significantly to the economic success enjoyed
in Fayette County.
Local
airline petitions NASDAQ
Peachtree City's
World Airways Inc. announced last week it plans to request a hearing
before a NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel to ask for continued listing
of the company's stock on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market.
- Sports
Play
resumes, streaks continue
The
local high school football teams were back in action on Friday, with
the exception of the Sandy Creek patriots who had a bye. For teams like
Landmark Christian and Starr's Mill, this week saw their winning streaks
continue, while Fayette County and McIntosh saw their losing streaks
continue.
Cross
country teams run at Carrollton instead of Sandy Creek
The
Sandy Creek Invitational cross country meet was scheduled for this
past Saturday, but since the Carrollton Inviational had been postponed
from the previous week all of the teams scheduled to go to Sandy Creek
raced at Carrollton instead.
McIntosh
volleyball team holds on to state rankings
The
McIntosh Lady Chiefs Varsity Volleyball team held on to their state
ranking in the Georgia Volleyball Coaches Association poll yet another
week. Currently ranked 14th in the state, the McIntosh squad brought
in another series of victories last week over tough opponents.
Sports
Calendar
- Weekend
-
Surfing
as a sport is limited to a few areas in the world, but thanks to the
music of The Beach Boys, children of all ages have had thoughts of
riding the waves in an endless summer.
Admit
it, you have had a hankering for some funnel cake recently, haven't
you?
The
story of "The Jungle Book" deals with a young boy named
Mowgli who lives in the jungle with several of his animal friends.
It was the mid-1950s,
and
we were in Dave's old Studebaker coupe heading for a weekend home
with our families.
I do not own
a cell phone. I am free.
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Religion
Uganda
grieves for United States
By REV. JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
As we arrived at the
Entebbe, Uganda airport Tuesday, September 11, the custom official asked
us (my partner in ministry Rev. Richard Green and me) if we had heard
the World Trade Center and Pentagon had been bombed. Of course, we were
devastated upon our arrival for teaching and training ministry in the
areas of marriage and pastoring the church.
Miller
will lead workshop on beinga 'contagious Christian' at First Presbyterian
in Peachtree City
Fayetteville's Mark
Miller, teacher for the International Bible Society, will lead a workshop
on "Becoming a Contagious Christian," at the First Presbyterian
Church in Peachtree City Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The cost is $6.50 for the participant's guide, one per family.
Fayetteville
Christian plans Global Outreach Festival Sept. 28-30
Fayetteville Christian
Church will have its Global Outreach Festival Friday, Sept. 28 through
Sunday, Sept. 30 with special events planned all weekend.
Peachtree
Christian Fellowship offers Beth Moore study
The Beth Moore Bible
study, "Jesus the One and Only," will begin at Peachtree Christian
Fellowship Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 7-9 p.m. and will continue each Tuesday
night. The class is taught via video.
Peachtree
Christian Fellowship offers parenting class Sept. 25
Gary and Ann Ezzo's
video class, "Growing Kids God's Way," will be offered at Peachtree
Christian Fellowship beginning Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 7-9 p.m. David
and Lydia Miller will facilitate the class which will continue each Tuesday
for 16 weeks.
Harp's
Crossing plans 'Tent Event' for October 7
Harp's Crossing Baptist
Church will have a "Tent Event" Sunday, Oct. 7, with special
events planned for the entire day.
Harp's
Crossing Baptist offers Sunday evening L.I.F.E. classes
"Harp's Crossing
Baptist Church offers several L.I.F.E. classes each Sunday evening, beginning
at 5:45, prior to the Sunday evening worship service.
Covenent
women elect new officers for 2001-2002
Women in the church
(WIC) at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville recently elected
officers and committee chairs or the 2001-2002 year.
Religion
Briefs
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Opinion
Opinion
We
need to be br'er Rabbit, not br'er Bear
By
DAVE HAMRICK
Editor-at-large
I'm glad President
Bush is talking tough.
Growing
up Late Night
By BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines
When I was in the
ninth grade, I had a fight with my mother. Though it was the 70s, the
fight was not over my misplaced mood ring. I simply fought her every
night over staying up to watch "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson."
A
time forever etched in memory
By AMY RILEY
One Citizen's Opinion
Throughout our history
there have been times and experiences that became etched in our psyche.
Whether we lived them ourselves, or lived them through the lives and
stories of others, they became a part of our collective experience.
LETTERS TO THE
EDITOR
High
school students should know what's going on
I am a sophomore
at Starr's Mill High School, and I was taking an English test on the
morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, when our principal's voice crackled on
the PA system. He announced that a few planes had been hijacked and
had crashed into the World Trade Center. Immediately following that,
he made the strict announcement that we would not be able to watch CNN,
go on its Web site, or listen to the radio. The only reason he told
us about it is because some kids were listening to a radio during class
for class work and heard the news; otherwise, we would not have known
about it. My school blocked out any communication to the outside world,
thus triggering several rumors to spread like wildfire through my school.
When I left English, everywhere I listened, people were discussing the
events. Some exaggerated by saying that there had been 10 planes hijacked
and some were heading to the CDC center in Atlanta. Since no one was
able to confirm or deny these rumors, we had to sit for five hours worrying
about what was going on in the outside world while our teachers droned
on.
The
only solution to terrorism
[Editor's note:
This letter was also sent to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.]
Time
to pray, fly the flag
It seems to me that
this is the time when we need to take the steps to get the prayers back
into the public schools.
Support
war effort financially
In light of the
recent acts of war perpetrated against innocent Americans, many of us
are wondering what we can do, right here where we are. I have a suggestion:
Did not many of us receive, or anticipate receiving a tax refund from
the federal government? How did you spend or plan to spend that money?
Pay off bills? Buy something frivolous? Make a financial investment?
How about this instead? SEND IT BACK! How do you send it back? Buy U.S.
Savings Bonds. Send a check to the Red Cross. Send a contribution to
the Salvation Army.
Local
club encouraged by flag displays
Thank you for your
front-page article on the proper way to fly the American flag. Over
the past week many have looked for ways to show pride in our country
and it has been heartening to see the symbol of freedom and justice
flying from cars, trucks, buildings and displayed in store windows.
It was inspiring to learn that the demand for the flag had cleared the
stores of their supply. What is somewhat disappointing, however, is
that such a horrible act of barbarian incivility had to be the cause
of our openly and unashamedly embracing the basic symbols of our country.
A
poem: 'The Attack'
The Attack
New
York a 'great city'
My granddaughter
Jessie wanted to go to see the Statue of Liberty for her first trip
and flight. I take each of my Grandchildren on a trip when they reach
their 8th birthday.
Challenge
to city government: Look at school lines, and how you caused them to change
I am writing to
issue a challenge to our Peachtree City government officials, prospective
members of our government included. I want to be as straightforward
as I possibly can to prevent any confusion, because the citizens of
this town who elect you deserve your unequivocal support.
Council
candidate to give all contributions to relief efforts
It is difficult
to continue concentrating on my campaign for the upcoming election.
The attack on America was one of those defining moments in our life
that we will never forget. In a blink of an eye, our lives have been
severed into "before the attack" and "after the attack."
Rapson
supporter: Leadership is what keeps America strong
Leadership is not
a common commodity in our country or in our community. As our nation
mourns the dreadful acts of Sept. 11, we are comforted to know that
we have individuals in key places to see us through what lies ahead.
It is with that sobering thought in mind that I want to talk about the
characteristics of one of our candidates for Peachtree City Council,
Steve Rapson.
Voting,
examining candidates a big part of our job as citizens
Since
last Tuesday I have seen and heard God Bless America countless times.
The monsters who committed the four spinless acts upon our country may
look at our strong faith in God as being weak; little do they know that
God is who has enabled us to remain strong.
Candidate
for Peachtree City mayor announces his intentions
On
Friday, Sept 14, I qualified as a candidate for mayor of Peachtree City.
As many of you who know me will attest, I have never been one to sit
around when there is work to be done. You also know that I am not afraid
to get my hands dirty, whether it's the Line Creek Nature Area or the
F-16 project at Falcon Field, both of which I had the honor of directing.
Recent
events bring new perspectives on community's differences, similarities
These
pages are routinely filled with opinions from many people in our community.
It is always intriguing to me to see what is on the minds of people
from all walks of life. We are fortunate to have The Citizen to read
to gain some insight as to what matters the most in the minds of the
citizenry.
Peters
family member voices concern about cemetery, power plant
I
am Jan Peters Roderick, g-g-g-granddaughter of George and Sarah West
Peters. I have just this past week been advised of the controversy over
my ancestors' cemetery located on the property which, I am told, is
now the proposed site of a power plant of the Williams Energy Co. This
Peters family cemetery contains the burial sites of Sarah West Peters,
along with her son, George, and most of his family. It is my understanding
this property is owned by Mr. Michael Scharko.
Look
at all sides in power plant discussion
Thank
you for publishing letters on both sides of the proposed power plant
controversy. Fair-minded people like to hear all views of an issue so
important to the future of Fayette County.
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