Wednesday, September 18, 2002

County up in the air about sheriff's copter

An angry discussion Thursday night has boiled over into a full-fledged fight between the Fayette County Sheriff's Department and the Fayette County Board of Commissioners over the sheriff's department recent purchase of a helicopter.

West Nile virus involved in Fayette man's death

A Fayette County man may be the county's first West Nile virus victim.

F'ville backs up on plans for annexing; will appoint study group

Local residents with concerns about the proposed master plan for Fayetteville's south side will have the opportunity to make their points known over the next two weeks, as a task force is being organized to study the pros and cons of the plan.

County Commission mulls aid for multi-church charity group

Should the Fayette County Commission support one of the charitable organizations in the county?

Oops, tax man flunks math; BOE to redo rate

The gobbledygook continues.

Chase suspect indicted for murder, vehicular homicide

A Jonesboro woman has been indicted by a Fayette County Grand Jury for murder and vehicular homicide for causing the death of a Peachtree City man while fleeing Luthersville Police.

Grand jury tosses out feticide charges

A Fayette County Grand Jury has declined to indict a local man on charges that he caused the death of two unborn children by striking the mother in the abdomen.

Change would allow 15-year-olds to carry siblings on golf cart in PTC

The Peachtree City Council will consider allowing 15-year-old golf cart drivers with their Georgia learner's permit to drive their siblings around.

Man indicted for multiple counts of child molestation

A Fayette man has been indicted for six counts of aggravated child molestation and 15 counts of child molestation relating to incidents at his residence at Landmark Mobile Home Park dating back to January 1999.

Staging area for lake dredging set, but it may not be needed

County water officials are nearing a "legal agreement" with Peachtree City to have access to Drake Field to stage materials for dredging Lake Peachtree later this year.

Landmark has a new song to sing

Premiering at graduation this past May, Landmark Christian School's first alma mater is an original work written by the school's high school English chair Rebecca Riskedahl. The chorus sang the new alma mater in four-part harmony. The moving piece was arranged and directed by Landmark choral director Beth Everett.

Police Blotter

No One Loves Donuts More Than Dad

On Friday, August 20, 2002, the PTO at Peeples Elementary School in Fayetteville hosted its annual "Dads and Donuts" breakfast. This popular Peeples Elementary PTO fundraiser was attended by most of the school's students and their fathers. Donuts, coffee, and milk were available for a small fee and served by volunteer moms. The hour long breakfast was a great way for Peeples' students in grades K-5 to get a little extra "quality time" with dad while showing off their school

Chi Omega Southern Crescent Alumni Chapter Established

The national panhellenic Chi Omega sorority recently established the Southern Crescent Alumni Chapter for Fayette, Coweta and Clayton Counties.

Boys Scouts backpack through New Mexico

Family and friends of Boy Scout Troop 73, sponsored by the Inman United Methodist Church, would like to congratulate a crew of 15 who spent 13 days in July on a high adventure backpacking trip to Philmont Boy Scout Reservation located in Cimarron, New Mexico.

Dining Guide

A Family Affair
By F.C. FOODIE
Food Critic

 

One of the newest restaurants to land in Fayette County is also one of the most kid-friendly.

Potatoes good as gold

Most culinary experts agree that the best-tasting potatoes around are yellow-flesh potatoes.

Wild rice means cozy comfort without the cost

Comfort and tradition are king these days, as well as keeping a close eye on the dollar. That means that the time is right for economical and satisfying meals.

Sweet, delicious treats with fewer calories

Snacking on sweet treats like ice cream and flavored ice "pops" traditionally doesn't fit into the diet of those who are trying to watch what they eat (e.g., for weight loss or for other health reasons like diabetes). However, thanks to new products-such as low-calorie alternatives to sugar-healthier snacking options are now available.

'Meat'ing consumer demands

Convenience. High quality. Excellent selection. There's now a single place in the grocery store that can satisfy the desires of today's ultra-savvy consumers: the meat case.

The time is now for great recipes of the past

It's "in with the old" in many of today's kitchens. Comfort foods are back in fashion but with a twist.

Dining with style

Creating a dining area your guests will never want to leave

Add Flavor and Style to Your Dining Experience

There's just something about gathering for a meal that invites conversation and evokes laughter. From dinner parties to family celebrations to even the simplest family meal, the dining table is the heart of the home and redecorating your tabletop can add an inviting flavor and style to dining.

Several festivals for people to sink their teeth into

This is a big week for festivals. Tyrone will celebrate Founders Day all week, while the Shakerag and Old Town Sharpsburg festivals will take place this weekend. There will be lots of food to consume, lots of arts and crafts to peruse and lots of entertainment to enjoy.

FCFT spins musical tale of 'Charlotte's Web'

Fayette-Coweta Family Theatre, Inc. is set to present their professional troupe, "A Company of Friends Educational Productions," in the classic children's tale "Charlotte's Web."

And now for something completely different... Sandy Creek presents Madrigal Dinner

Kathy Andersen and Millie Turek, a drama director and the choral director, respectively, at Sandy Creek High School wanted to do something different this year. Usually, the fall is reserved for a one act play headed for competition, a longer play is produced in the winter and a musical is presented in the spring. This year, Sandy Creek will kick things off with a Madrigal Dinner that will involve drama students, choral students and members of the Fayette Youth Chorale.

Sixth annual Inman Farms Heritage Days celebrates life on the farm

The Minter Farm in Inman, Ga. has hosted Inman Farm Heritage Days for the past five years. Visitors to the farm get a chance to see the way a farm used to look. There are antique tractors and engines, a cotton gin, hay baling, a saw mill, a grist mill and a blacksmith on site, as well as arts and crafts exhibits, food, music and Miss Quinny's restored 19th century log cabin.

Mike picks winners for this weekend's Emmy Awards

The Emmys will be broadcast this Sunday on NBC at 8 p.m. Every year I write an Emmy prediction column and most years I am right more often than wrong. I also use this column to complain about the lack of attention that "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" receives. I will not complain too much about Buffy's lack of major nominations this year but I will state that the musical episode should win for Best Writing. It was the most creative thing I have seen on television in quite a while.

Movies

Religion

There's something very special about Mr. Miller's vineyard
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

This past Saturday morning a Henry County man took his wife to the airport and on his way home at about 9 a.m., he made the decision to drop by Miller's Vineyard for a couple of baskets of the most delicious muscadines and scuppernongs in the southeast. Well, as it was, the vine keepers, Mr. And Mrs. Harold Miller, were in the vineyard picking grapes in the rain. So, the Henry County resident waited until noon when the sign said the grapes would be ready to sell. The man knew the wait was worth it.

St. Gabriel's plans mission Sept. 30 - Oct. 2

The Catholic Church of St. Gabriel will have a parish mission for three nights beginning Sept. 30 and the Fayette community is invited to attend and get a first hand look at the Catholic faith.

PTC United Methodist hosts family psychologist for parenting sessions

Peachtree City United Methodist Church will host noted family psychologist John K. Rosemond when he presents two parenting sessions Saturday, Sept. 21. The topics are "Assuming the Power of Parenthood," from 10-11:30 a.m., and "Bringing Out the Best in Your Child," from 12:30-2 p.m.

Tyrone 1st Baptist presents Dr. Ike Reighard in 4-day session

The Rev. Dr. Ike Reighard, known by many in Fayette County as former pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker for a four-day event at Tyrone First Baptist Church, Sunday through Wednesday, Sept. 22-25. The nightly sessions begin at 7 p.m.

First Presbyterian women set fashion show and meeting

Women of the First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will have a Women's Sampler, Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Several ladies will model fashions from the Dress Barn of Fayette Pavilion.

Holly Grove women plan special events

Holly Grove A.M.E. Church in Peachtree City invites women in the community to attend its 2002 Women's Day Services, Saturday, Oct 5 and Sunday, Oct. 27.

Religion Briefs

Opinion

Let's help Samaritans build a new home
By CAL BEVERLY
editor@thecitizennews.com

This is about doing a good deed for some local folks who daily do good deeds for local folks in need.

Melear has given much to Fayette
By CAROLYN CARY
ccary@thecitizennews.com

Allow me to share with you information about one of my good friends here in Fayette County, one Kenny Melear.

Sports brings us together . . . ?
By BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines

On Sept. 11, I was traveling and came across a very interesting headline in "USA Today." It was their 9-11 issue and it said flatly: "How sports brought us together."

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

F'ville Council: Imagine south side as park land

As many Fayette citizens are aware, the Fayetteville City Council has been debating the Southside Master Plan which involves over 250 acres between Ga. Highway 85 and Jimmy Mayfield Boulevard.

F'ville, look at Atlanta woes; don't cram more into our city

Most of us have heard of the deplorable condition the city of Atlanta is in. Most of this is due to and was caused by their politicians and city leaders, not the people.

Contractors in no hurry to finish stadium as McIntosh misses home games

More than a thousand McIntosh High School students and several thousand more of their family members are watching this year's football season pass before their very eyes. Our first home game was played in August, and it was held at Sandy Creek High School because McIntosh currently has no bleachers in our football stadium.

Fire department under-staffed, needs help

The events of Sept. 11, 2001, affected all Americans and brought fire departments throughout America to the forefront of the public's thoughts. On this anniversary of that horrific day, dozens of citizens of Peachtree City came by the fire stations bringing cards, flowers, cookies, meals and letting us know how much they appreciate us and what we do.

Acting responsibly doesn't lead to eugenics

I respect differences of opinion in regard to my monthly column and I value the "Letters to the Editor" forum that allows those differences to be aired. I do, however, contest two assertions presented in Mr. Trey Hoffman's comments about my Aug. 28 article entitled, "The Decision to Conceive."

Many Fayette drivers ignore safety, courtesy

Today I drove down Ga. highways 279 and 314 in Fayette County. It was like running an obstacle course. People were driving crazy! They were speeding, changing lanes without giving directional signals, tailgating, then getting angry and giving the finger when they couldn't get through traffic.

Latest news of ex-Mayor Lenox is embarrassing

I find myself ever so slightly embarrassed.

Bulletin to Bob Lenox: You're no longer mayor; give it up!

Mr. ex-Mayor, give it up! I am one of "many" Peachtree City citizens who are sick and tired of you, the "ex-mayor-in-absentia," rambling on and on

Brown doing right thing on Golfview, PTC tennis center

I would like to address three issues: The attempted arrest of the mayor, Golfview Drive situation, and the Development Authority.

Lenox suffers strange lapse of memory at arrest hearing

I haven't been in the habit of writing letters to express my opinions, but I find the actions of Bob Lenox so ridiculous that I just can't keep quiet. As a citizen of Peachtree City, I find it absurd for him to take out his personal revenge at the public's expense.

Brown wrong to criticize Mayor pro tem McMenamin

Mayor Brown, I have, until now, kept my opinions to myself, but your latest diatribe in Wednesday's Citizen has forced me to stand up and be counted. Succinctly put, you not only owe Ms. Annie McMenamin an apology, you owe one to every citizen in this town who, after careful consideration, chose to seat her on the City Council.

After diatribe last week, is it strike 3 on Mayor Brown?

Accountability, maturity and security: These are just three qualities one would expect a mayor to possess.

Time to throw the bums out?

Enough already! Spending over $45,000 to argue amongst ourselves. Using city help to watch your kids. Constant squabbling over minutia. Installing 10 stop signs on Golfview Drive to control the speed.

Cart path funds have been part of ongoing PTC budget

In the recently published article on the Peachtree City budget, Peachtree City Mayor Brown reported that he was interested in a referendum to fund golf cart trail repairs.

Why is Lenox so angry?

Re: PTC's Captain Ahab and his white whale! The bottom line, how much money is this nonsense going to cost us?

Get a life, Bob

Is it just me, or does ex-Mayor Lenox need to get a hobby? And by that I mean one other than watching Mayor Brown's every move.

Lenox throws public tantrum

Re: Captain Ahab's "wail."

Traffic devices needed in hilly Golfview's residential areas

Thanks to the mayor and council members, we, the residents of Golfview, now feel safer as we walk along the street, work in our yards, exit in and out of our driveways, etc. Since the traffic calming measures were installed, there has been an increase in pedestrian traffic, bicycles and golf cart traffic, which we did not see prior to the installation of the traffic calming devices.

After noise, complaints, new situation on Golfview is safer

I am one of the residents that live on Golfview Drive. One day I came home from work and there was a stop sign plunked right in our front yard next to the driveway. I had no idea this was coming. I thought, Great, finally, some relief from the speeding traffic. I have two young kids who play out in the front yard and have been concerned about the speeding traffic that goes by our house.

Golfview no longer drag strip

For several years, users and residents were exposed to the dangers associated with fast and reckless driving. Children walking and on bikes, going to and from the club pool, were exposed to these thoughtless drivers.

Want to appeal your tax reassessment?

The outcome seems predetermined

What's in a name? Plenty, if it's a church

As I read "What's in a name? A lot, if it's a church" by the Rev. David Epps [The Peachtree Citizen Review, Aug. 30] I had several thoughts of my own. First, I enjoy reading opinions by the Rev. Epps and I realize he was having a little fun with the many names of churches in our country, but I couldn't help think a little more seriously about the issue.

It's your fault we all have second-hand smoke

One of the reasons people chose to live in Fayette County and in Peachtree City is because this is such a family oriented and supportive community.

Yea for Hootie and Augusta

I am insulted by the unadulterated arrogance of national Council of Women's Organization chairwoman, Martha Burk and her namby-pamby behavior concerning Augusta National Golf Club. This nation was founded on freedom: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to assemble and, unfortunately for Ms. Burk, the freedom to form a private club with the right to decide who will and who will not be allowed to join.

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