Wednesday, July 10, 2002

Fayette builder on a personal mission to honor forgotten soldiers, pioneers

Eddie Lanham, a man who understands the pull of powerful but unseen forces and how the inevitable passing of time can cloud even the best of memories, steadied the 130-pound white, marble headstone on its edge with one hand while he leveled the ground with the other.

Unusual dual subdivision planned for PTC, Tyrone

An unusual two-city subdivision is working its way through planning processes this month.

PTC Rotary schedules 'Meet the candidate'

Local voters wanting to learn more about candidates for local county commission, state senate and state house races should mark their calendars for Tuesday, July 23.

Need prayer? Drive through, leave request at any hour

If you believe in saving your money, you can drop your deposit in the slot at your local bank's drive-through window and earn some interest. If you believe in prayer, you can drop your prayer request in the slot at a new drive-through prayer booth in Fayetteville and who knows what dividends might be in store.

F'ville amphitheater sets 1st concert

Fayetteville is getting into the amphitheater game.

Local girl donates hair to Locks of Love program

Emily Breault had long, luxurious hair. The 11-year-old student at Rising Starr Middle School got her hair cut Tuesday morning so that she could donate 10 inches to Locks of Love.

Fayette's circuit churches alive and well

Fayette County is privileged to have the remaining circuit churches in the area as they were declared intact by the United Methodist North Georgia Conference held in June.

PTC companies donate funds for emergency phone service, hazardous materials equipment

Two Peachtree City businesses have donated a combined $2,500 through a program designed to spend such funds wisely.

Paving issue proves perplexing

The prickly issue of paving a portion of Quarters Road is back on the Fayette County Commission's agenda for Thursday night.

County leaders pass windfall from AT&T cable fines on to customers

Cable customers in unincorporated Fayette County will get a little present when they open their cable bills next month thanks to the Fayette County Board of Commissioners.

CCSU continuing ed focuses on HVAC training

Attracting and retaining competent workers in applied technology careers is a challenge that is not easily resolved. Many industries are meeting this challenge by developing competency programs to appeal to the small pool of skilled workers.

Job fair scheduled for after school program

The Fayette County After-School Program (ASP) will be hosting a job fair for various part-time positions starting with the 2002-2003 academic year.

New organization celebrates women at CCSU

There's a faint rumble in the distance, but it's growing louder and more distinct every day. An organization that celebrates women and their achievements is beginning to materialize at Clayton College & State University.

NAACP sets meeting

The Fayette County branch of the NAACP will convene Saturday at 4 p.m. for its monthly meeting.

Police Blotter

Hanson named to dean's list

Jennifer L. Hanson of Peachtree City was named to the deans's list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester at Colby College in Waterville, Maine.

Local student earns bachelor of science degree

Jennifer Lynn Timmis of Peachtree City was conferred her Bachelor of Science degree from Birmingham-Southen College at its 143rd commencement ceremonies in May.

Local students on dean's list at LaGrange College

LaGrange College has released its spring semester dean's list.

Corallo graduates Huntingdon with degree in biology

Michael Dominick Corallo of Peachtree City has graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Huntingdon College.

Real Estate

Now more than ever, homeownership is an achievable dream

As the economy climbs out of recession and we find ourselves an incredible nine months after the attack of Sept. 11, many potential homebuyers may be wondering if now is a good time to buy a new home.

Fayette Re/Max offices now under one owner

Fayette County's two Re/Max offices have now become one.

It pays to know which remodeling projects will help you sell

Before you remodel, make certain the improvements you are considering increase your home's resale value, as well as provide comfort and convenience, according to the Fayette County Board of REALTORS.

Builder scholarships awarded

Eleven college scholarships for $1,000 each were presented at the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia's June meeting, held recently at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center in Peachtree City.

New Waterpark Unveiled at SummerGrove

As SummerGrove continues its record-setting sales pace, Pathway Communities, the developer of SummerGrove, has unveiled a new waterpark to make the community even more attractive to potential home buyers.

New faces in local real estate

Model homes under construction in The Villages at LaFayette Park

Construction is expected to be completed by August on the three model homes as well as several other single family homes in The Villages at LaFayette Park, the new multiuse community in Fayetteville.

Sales ignite for Brayson Homes at Avery Park

In just over two-and-a-half months at Avery Park, Brayson Homes has already sold more than 12 homes, making the company the most sought-after builder in that community.

Success of SummerGrove townhomes prompts addition of new builder

Pathway Communities, the developer of SummerGrove, is pleased to announce the addition of another builder to its townhome project at the community.

Johnson promotes college savings program

Lee Johnson, licensed Realtor with Century 21 Southern Crescent in Fayetteville, wants to "give something back to the community."

Real estate course offered

The Advantage School of Real Estate is offering the 75-hour Real Estate Salesperson's Pre-Licensing Course began Monday and will run through Wednesday, July 31, at Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty's Peachtree City/Fayette County office, located at 1968-A Hwy. 54 West, Fayetteville (just east of the Peachtree City limits).

Centex Homes Joins Monarch Village Builder Team

As Monarch Village in Henry surpasses its 50th home sale for the year and its 250th since the community's inception in 2000, Pathway Communities, the developer of Monarch Village, announces the addition of Centex Homes to its builder team at the community.

Home Innovations Unveils Product at SummerGrove

As Monarch Village in Henry surpasses its 50th home sale for the year and its 250th since the community's inception in 2000, Pathway Communities, the developer of Monarch Village, announces the addition of Centex Homes to its builder team at the community.

Monarch Village tops 250 home sales

What was once Lion Country Safari land in Stockbridge has now become one of the best-selling master-planned communities in Atlanta's southern crescent.

Two named to 'Communities' listing

Susan Clowdus and Donna Tidwell of Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty have been included in Communities Magazine's annual "Communities 100" listing of Atlanta's leading residential realtors, based on sales in 2001.

Cash listed in 'Communities'

Brenda Cash of Tim Jones Realty was included in Communities Magazine's annual "Communities 100" listing of Atlanta's leading residential realtors, based on sales in 2001.

HomeBanc names new local mortgage bankers

HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation has named Barbara Jones, Brian Fetherston and Ray Vallor mortgage bankers at the company's Stockbridge office. Fetherston and Vallor will work there temporarily before relocating to HomeBanc's expanded Peachtree City office at The Avenue in August.

Business

Main Street Fayetteville's July Jam is bigger and better than ever before

One of Main Street Fayetteville's most successful events is the July Jam. This year the Jam has been extended to two days and will feature more rides and activities for the whole family.

Clayton Allince for Summer Theatre ready to cut loose, 'Footloose'

In the hit film "Footloose" Kevin Bacon's character, Ren McCormack, moves to a small town that outlaws dancing. Though he is an outsider he teaches the town to dance again. "Footloose" was a very popular film in the 1980s and its soundtrack is still considered to be one of the best of all time. The next logical step was to bring the music and the story to people live and "Footloose" became a Broadway musical. Now, it is being performed by Clayton Alliance for Summer Theater and several Fayette County teens will help bring the show to life.

Offshoot brings Shakespeare to the southside with 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

William Shakespeare wrote dozens of famous plays but "A Midsummer Night's Dream" may be one of the most influential plays he penned. It is certainly a favorite among actors, as the play involves a lot of action and comedy, as well as drama, romance and dance. Offshoot Productions is looking forward to presenting the show at Sams Auditorium beginning this Friday.

STG goes back to school with 'Good Morning, Miss Vickers'

Though it seems as if summer just began, Southside Theatre Guild is getting kids ready to go back to school with their family production of "Good Morning, Miss Vickers."

New dance school opens

The Peachtree City School of Dance, located in the Governor's Walk Shopping Center, 1988 Ga. Hwy. 54 West in Fayetteville, will open for classes Monday, Aug. 19.

"Survivor" English appearance to benefit volunteer group

Paschal "Pappy" English, one of the four finalists on Survivor: Marquesas, will be in Columbus, Ga. tomorrow evening at the Bill Heard Theatre in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

My love for movies was reinvigorated this weekend, not because of the films I watched but because of the venue I watched them in.

The Powers' Crossroads art auction will take place Friday, July 12 at the newly renovated Sharpsburg Recreation Center in Old Town Sharpsburg. More than 80 Powers' Crossroads exhibitors have donated pieces to be auctioned at both a silent auction and a live auction to be hosted by auctioneer Eddie Ball.

Religion

Sights and sounds from Uganda
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

Here I am preaching from the pulpit of All Saint's Church in the heart of Uganda's capital city of Kampala and whom do I see? Members from Fayetteville's New Hope Baptist Church sitting in the congregation. Afterwards, I greet Steve and Ann Foster along with Judy Nesbitt. They are here in Uganda to participate in an African evangelistic outreach.

Peachtree City's Stokes heads for mission in Mexico

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently called Peachtree City's Mark Stokes for a two-year mission to Veracruz, Mexico. Stokes will report to the language-training center in Provo, Utah on Aug. 14, for a two-month Spanish course.

McFolks plan Amish tour of Pennsylvania Sept. 30-Oct. 5

The McFolks group at McDonough Road Baptist Church (for senior adults) will take a six-day trip to Pennsylvania to visit the Amish Community in September. Plans are to leave Sept. 30 and return Oct. 5.

His House Church offers gospel groups each Friday

His House Community Church offers prayer, praise and singing gospel groups each Friday evening beginning at 7 p.m.

PTC UMC youth get ready for Mad Science camps

Peachtree City United Methodist Church is getting ready to explore the earth, codes, machines, chemistry, animals, and photography at Mad Science Summer Camps.

Opinion

Cut the ads from PTC's July 4th parade
By JOHN MUNFORD
jmunford@thecitizennews.com

Somebody's got to rein in not rain on Peachtree City's annual July 4th parade.

Racism today:
By BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines

A reality check

Exposing the urban myth about NEA
By DR. DICK CARPENTER

From time to time, one of our misguided loved ones forwards an e-mail containing an inane urban myth, those stories people swear are true but really aren't. You know the ones I mean.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Tyrone's Cannon makes disagreements personal

I would like to answer your questions and discuss them but first let's get something cleared up. I didn't say that your previous letter was a personal attack on me. I said that, when someone disagrees with you, you put a personal slant on it. I asked if this was necessary. What makes me say this?

'Pappy' says thanks for 'life-altering experience'

Words seem so inadequate to express my appreciation to all those who supported me during the "Survivor: Marquesas" season on CBS.

Wheat campaign unveils weekly 'attack-o-meter'

Each week through the primary election on Aug. 20, the Mike Wheat campaign will be sending "an issue of the week" to the press and stating our position on that issue. We want to inform the voters on our positions, and to motivate our opponent to shift his efforts away from simply attacking Mike to actually stating his positions on these important issues. To that end, we will publish an "attack-o-meter" count each week of letters by his opponent that attack Mike rather than address issues.

We citizens of Fayette may not vote in the numbers that perhaps we should, but let no political office seeker assume that we are so unconcerned about our county politics that we never verify the campaign claims now filling our mailboxes.

Wheat is most proactive

I've been involved in local government for many years and I've formed the opinion that there is no perfect candidate and only a few depraved.

Chambliss is only candidate to have visited in Fayette

While we are all turning our attention to the local county commission race, please don't forget that we will also be deciding who will represent us in the United States Senate. The person sent to Washington as Georgia's senator will, in all likelihood, decide who controls the Senate. This seat is of incredible importance.

Chambliss opposes new taxes

The Saxby Chambliss for U.S. Senate is the most important race for Georgia and America for the following reasons:

Brown right to be worried about Coweta development

Mayor Steve Brown has just cause to "worry" the Coweta [County] officials will allow rampant development if the proposed [TDK Boulevard] connector is built. Without written safeguards from all parties involved, I'll bet my pension Brown's worst fears will be realized.

What happened to mayor's promises of open government?

I'm a little confused. During last year's mayoral campaign in Peachtree City, Steve Brown used "open and honest government" as a cornerstone of his campaign. Now we find out that he held private conversations with three of four City Council members regarding the hiring of a special investigator to investigate the contract between the city and the Development Authority prior to any proposal or public discussion. The one council member left out of the conversations was Councilwoman Annie McMenamin.

Help out some long-time residents of PTC woods

I wanted to ask the public to please avoid hitting turtles trying to cross the road. We all know jokes about how slow turtles are, but they really do need our help when trying to cross the road.

Spanking is not abuse; kids need appropriate discipline

I read Jill Lech's response (July 3) to the Rev. Epps' comments (June 28 issue). Sadly, her experience at the hands of allegedly abusive parents affected her judgment.

Society gives power to kids

When I was growing up, as well as most of the people reading this, spanking your child didn't end with the possibility of going to jail.

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