Wednesday, July 17, 2002

$23 million 5th high school to open in '04

A new $23 million high school in Fayette County will open for its first students by the fall of 2004, the result of the Fayette County Board of Education accepting the low bid for the project Monday night.

Youth coaches will get police checks

Fayette County got tougher last week on groups using its recreational fields.

Rapson 'admonished' by PTC Ethics Board

The Peachtree City Board of Ethics ruled Thursday night that City Councilman Steve Rapson violated the city's ethics ordinance, but no further action was taken and the matter will likely be swept away upon appeal.

New vote machine, candidates to be displayed

One of Georgia's new touch-screen voting computers will be on display Tuesday night at a forum designed to have citizens mingle with candidates in the upcoming Aug. 20 primary.

County wants state to investigate Fayetteville annexation

Fayette County is asking the Department of Community Affairs to examine Fayetteville's latest annexation request.

County celebrates partnership with Waste Management

The Fayette County Transfer Station on First Manassas Mile Road is not the first place you associate with a hot dog and hamburger luncheon.

CARE Reaches Milestone of Helping Students and Incorporates New Program to Promote Positive Labeling

As the Children at Risk in Education (CARE) program of the Fayette County School System gets ready to mark its 10^th anniversary during the 2002-2003 school year, statistics prove that the program is having a positive impact on the county's schools.

Schrenko, Cox speak to local GOP

Gubernatorial candidate Linda Schrenko and state Rep. Kathy Cox of Peachtree City spoke to a smaller-than-usual group of Fayette County Republicans Saturday.

Library honors advocates, top employee

Every nonprofit organization can use the help of advocates and Fayette County Public Library Director Christine Snell honored over 50 advocates who have befriended the library.

Crotts seeks another term in 17th District

Republican state Sen. Mike Crotts has announced that he will seek reelection in 2002 to the 17th District, which will contain portions of Butts, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Newton, Putnam, Spalding, Rockdale and Walton counties.

Chapman named Rotarian of the Year

The Rotary Club of Peachtree City has chosen Mary Chapman as its Rotarian of the Year.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity to be Chartered in Fayetteville

Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. who reside in Fayette County have initiated an interest group and are planning to charter a graduate chapter of the historic fraternity in Fayette County very soon.

Sullivan makes Eagle Scout

Ryan Sullivan of Boy Scout Troop 75, which meets at Peachtree City United Methodist Church and is sponsored by the Methodist Men's Club, recently celebrated his Eagle Scout Court of Honor.

Students Win at Stock Market Game

The Stock Market has taken a lot of hits this year and many investors have lost money but a team of students at Sandy Creek High School managed to work the market in their favor.

Police Blotter

Collins praises Bush, cabinet for handling of corporate scandals

In letters to President Bush, Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill, and Commerce Secretary Donald Evans, U.S. Rep. Mac Collins congratulated their handling of the Enron collapse and subsequent exposure of corporate corruption.

Teen University offers interactive learning

Armed with spray paint and stencils, students in Clayton State's "Teen University," a two-week long academic camp run via the University's Division of Continuing Education (CE), are making an indelible mark on America's highways - or at least attracting the attention of America's highway travelers.

Collins Amendment Blocks Funding For Army South Move

WASHINGTON In a complete reversal of promised procedure, the U.S. Army announcement of plans to move their Southern Command (USARSO) from Fort Buchannan, Puerto Rico to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, demonstrated a blatant disregard by the Army in their agreement to conduct an open process in selection of a suitable home in the continental United States.

Dining Guide

Foodie column: Chilling out this summer
By F.C. FOODIE
Food Critic

Fayette County is in the throes of another summer and residents are heading to the pools and beaches to find some cool relief from the heat.

Build a better burger for great summer cookouts

Fire up the grill, spice up your burgers and pour a glass of wine the season for America's favorite pastime has arrived!

Brewing perfection

What makes a particular cup of coffee perfect for you? Is it the memorable taste of your morning brew, or is it the coffee's richness that enhances an indulgent dessert? The perfect cup of coffee is determined by both the high quality of the beans and your own taste preferences specifically relating to four key tasting terms-aroma, body, acidity and flavor.

Cooking up love in the kitchen

A night out on the town can be quite romantic, but what about staying home and cooking a favorite meal together? A new survey says couples who cook together at least three times a week are more satisfied with their relationships than couples who cook together less often.

Grapes: Powerhouse Of Phytochemicals

A trip to the produce department is an experience filled with wonderful colors, aromas and the anticipation of great tastes. This is guilt-free shopping at its best, secure in the knowledge that fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals and other "good for you" things.

Business

Fayette Players has local students present chidren's show at libraries

Each year, Fayette Players and Community Theatre gives a graduating senior interested in drama an opportunity to direct a children's show to be performed in the local libraries during their summer reading program. This year, the opportunity went to a rising senior, Craig Delorenzo of Starr's Mill High School.

Christie's to auction local Gone With The Wind items

Local" Gone With The Wind" collector, Herb Bridges, will have nearly 5,000 items sold at a Christie's auction on Wednesday, July 24, 2002.

Theatrical Outfit presents 'Cotton Patch Gospel'

To open its 2002-2003 Bank of America series in July, Theatrical Outfit presents an Atlanta favorite, "Cotton Patch Gospel."

Springer should not have topped list

I am outraged. Outraged and appalled. "The Jerry Springer Show" was named the worst TV show of all time by TV Guide. The worst of all time? Worse than "Cop Rock," which landed at number eight? Worse than the "XFL," which placed third?

Movies

Offshoot to hold workshop on 'Breaking into Theatre'

Offshoot Productions is offering a workshop on the business of acting at the Peachtree City Library Saturday, July 20, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Religion

God has truly smiled on America
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

In the last three weeks, I have been a passenger in planes which have landed on various runways in Africa, Europe, and the United States. The landing, for the most part, was uneventful except the one time we landed at the John F. Kennedy Airport, having made our way over the big drink (Atlantic Ocean). With the airplane filled mostly with Europeans, as the airplane landed in New York City a la U.S.A. the passengers broke out in applause. It made sense; they had landed many for the first time in the greatest country on the planet. Why not applause!

His House Church will present 'Rodeo for Jesus' Aug. 3

His House Community Church and D&R Rodeo Arena will present a "Rodeo for Jesus," Saturday, Aug. 3, at 8 p.m. at Rodeo Arena's facility in Senoia. Gates will open at 6 p.m.

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.

Religion Briefs

FUMC Bible school is next week

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will have Vacation Bible School Monday, July 22, through Friday, July 26, for children ages 4 through fifth grade.

Opinion

Remembering Fayette leader Tom Farr

[Editor's note: The following eulogy was given July 13 at First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City by the man credited with founding Peachtree City, Joel Cowan, for his friend, county business leader Tom Farr, 60, who died July 10.]

How I got the 2nd grade blues
By BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines

The summer before I entered the second grade, my family moved from England to Macedonia, S.C. It was a little community where they valued bacon and egg breakfasts and house trailers above all else. My dad had just retired from a 24-year stint in the Air Force.

Arm pilots, ease taxes on military
By MAC COLLINS

Making our skies safer

Last Wednesday, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act (H.R. 4635) in a 310 to 113 vote.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Fayette diminished by passing of Tom Farr

The vaunted quality of life in Fayette County has been diminished by the passing of Tom Farr.

Farr helped local church get through a tight financial time

It was with surprise and sadness that I read of the untimely passing of Tom Farr.

Get thee down to Sams for Offshoot's Shakespeare hit

My first effort to our neighborhood news is to shout praise for Offshoot's Shakespeare hit! Their splendid cast, directed by Susan Steadman, music written and acted by young Paige Steadman, her youthful associates, who served as apprentices, dancing fairies, spoofing donkey, hilarious Puck and historic Ferrol Sams Auditorium all deserve a crowd!

While I do agree with some of what Billy Murphy says in his column on racism [The Citizen, July 10], I feel the need to address one particular piece of his argument (I will leave it to someone with firsthand experience as an African-American, Mexican-American, Haitian immigrant, etc., to address the most obvious flaws).

PTC walkers, bikers, unite

Thursday, July 18, the Golf Cart Committee will present [its] recommendations to Peachtree City Council.

Wheat aims for win-win approach for county, cities

Last week contained only one attack letter from our opponent's campaign. So we are making progress in changing the tone from attacks to issues. Now if we can just get our opponent to begin addressing the issues! Our issue this week is cooperation.

Wheat is not telling 'the rest of the story' on pay

I see that Mike Wheat is trying to make a campaign issue of the pay system for our county commissioners. It might be useful for the voters to hear "the rest of the story."

Check Wheat's record as F'ville mayor: Rezone, annex, develop

Local politics sure are interesting! Here we have a candidate seeking a County Commissioner's seat, who through his spokeslady, Meredith Wynn, takes exception to any type of criticism directed towards her client from any source.

Commission more than 'part-time' job

A recent letter from Mike Wheat's campaign referred to the commissioner's job as being a part-time policy-making position requiring only three or four meetings a month.

Ott wrong; Bob Irvin also has campaigned in Fayette County

In reference to the Stephen Ott letter to the editor regarding Saxby Chambliss' involvement in Fayette County: I have attended at least three events in Fayette in which Bob Irvin was present and spoke knowledgably of the problems facing Fayette County and the other southern counties around Atlanta.

Is county water tower rule, 'Paint it, then demolish it'?

Maybe I missed the news article, but I was hoping the Fayette County Water System could help me with a question.

Readers moved by Fayette man's quest

Honoring our past enhances our future

Lanham's tenacity is amazing

I really enjoyed and appreciated Sherri Smith's article about Eddie and Felicia Lanham.

Great man, great article

I have known Eddie for several years and had no idea that he was so active in historic preservation. I knew he was active in several civic endeavors and am pleased to get more depth on his activities.

'A great piece' about mission

The article by Sherri Smith, Fayette builder on a personal mission: Wow, what a great piece.

Impressed with love of history

I enjoyed reading the article Sherri Smith wrote on Eddie and Felicia Lanham and the placing of the monument to Col. Benjamin Hawkins in Crawford County.

Need more news like this

You need to report more news like this. It's just too bad there aren't any more around like him to write about. Eddie never met a deceased veteran that he didn't like.

Ancestor also was honored

What a wonderful story! And what a rewarding mission Eddie Lanham is pursuing.

Unique story

Your story on Eddie Lanham was most unique and a great piece.

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