Wednesday, September 25, 2002

Will copter proposal fly this week?

Everything old is new again at the Fayette County Commission meeting tomorrow night.

Unpopular rezoning continued in Tyrone

More than 20 citizens in Tyrone came out to last Thursday's Town Council meeting to voice their displeasure over a possible rezoning on a 36.724-acre tract owned by developer Burt Clark. The tract is bordered by Laurelwood Road and Laurel Lake Drive and the people that live near there do not want to see any changes.

PTC Council gives teens expanded cart rights

Newly minted to drive alone on Peachtree City's golf cart paths, 15-year-olds with state learner's permits can now take their siblings for a spin, too

Lake Mac gets to public hearing stage

A public hearing about the proposed construction of a new reservoir lake for Fayette County will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m.

Basinger says good-bye to PTC employees

One of Jim Basinger's last official duties as Peachtree City's city manager Friday afternoon was largely ceremonial, but one he cherished nonetheless.

Victim to jury: boyfriend attacked me with knife

A Fayette County jury began deliberations yesterday in the case of a former Brooks resident accused of attacking his live-in girlfriend and putting a knife to her throat.

Federal judge rules in Fayetteville's favor

A federal lawsuit filed by a former Fayetteville employee has been resolved in the city's favor, wrapping up more than two years of litigation.

PTC passes on connecting new subdivision to Tyrone

A developer's request for permission to link his under-construction subdivision to a future subdivision in Tyrone still hasn't been approved by the Peachtree City Council.

New school dedication ceremonies

Fayette's newest elementary schools, Cleveland and Sara Harp Minter, will hold formal ceremonies to dedicate the two schools to the community later this month and in October.

After withdrawing three cemeteries, PTC council approves minor rezonings

A number of "housekeeping" rezonings were approved by the Peachtree City Council last week.

Fville truck fire leads to arson charges for 2

Two people have been arrested for setting fire to a Fayette man's truck last week.

Peachtree City educator wins national award for innovative teaching

Oak Grove Elementary teacher Mary Filko has been awarded $2,000 for being recognized as one of the nation's top educators in the 2002 Education's Unsung Heroes Awards program sponsored by ING Northern Annuity.

Fayetteville setting 2003 millage

The first public hearing for the city of Fayetteville's FY2003 budget was among the items on the Sept. 19 City Council agenda, but because of a change in information from the tax commissioner's office, the first public reading will be Oct. 3.

Fall enrollment sets records at LaGrange College

The number of first-year students enrolled at LaGrange College hit an all-time high this fall as 229 day-program freshmen entered the institution. Residence hall numbers also set a record as nearly 500 students occupied campus living facilities.

Police Blotter

Health Wise

Right, wrong, and 'that's not fair'
By GREGORY K. MOFFATT, PH. D
Child's Play

Starting around two years of age, children begin developing a rudimentary sense of morality right and wrong. Adults tend to think of morality in relationship to religious teachings; however, developmental morality is different from religious beliefs, although it can be related to one's religion. Prior to age nine or ten, children are incapable of understanding the abstract nature of religion. Their ideas about right and wrong are based on sets of rules. These rules change as the child matures.

Steps to total dental health

Why would a chiropractor be writing about dental health? Because a wholistic health care practitioner looks at the whole body in order to reach the ultimate goal of health and wellness.

Orthodontics is an option at any age

People normally think of teenagers when they think of braces. But today, there are both younger children as well as adults undergoing orthodontic treatment, and many more who would benefit from improving their bites and appearance.

Flu season is on the horizon

The shortages and delays oflast year seem to be a thing of the past. We here at the Fayette County Health Department are happy to say that we have received our full shipment of influenza vaccine for the season. That means that we have been able to plan for our yearly flu clinic at the department, and at other events and sites around the county.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Excluding cancers of the skin, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, accounting for nearly one of every three cancers diagnosed in American women. The incidence and death rates from breast cancer increase with age. Seventy-seven percent of new cases and 84 percent of breast cancer deaths occur in women ages 50 and older.The best way to fight breast cancer is through regular screenings, even if last year's tests were normal.

Baby Fair at Emory Peachtree

For all parents, soon-to-be parents, grandparents and beautiful babies, Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital is hosting a Baby Fair this Saturday from 1-4 p.m.

Health Fair Oct. 12

The Piedmont Physicians at Peachtree City are hosting a community health fair Saturday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m. until noon at the facility at 1000 Commerce Drive in Peachtree City.

Health fair this weekend

Benchmark Integrative Medicine, LLC is offering a unique health fair, with the primary emphasis on pain management, this Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at its Peachtree City location.

Local groups help school health services

Thanks to the help of the Kiwanis Club of Fayette County, the Fayette County School Health Services program has purchased four adult CPR mannequins for the training of school clinic staff and teachers. The club assisted with the purchase of the manikins by coordinating donations earmarked for clinic equipment.

Three physicians join Georgia Cancer Specialists

With the addition of three new physicians, Georgia Cancer Specialists continues to grow and expand its services as the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast.

SFMC offers breast cancer education

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, South Fulton Medical Center will be providing education and mammograms to help combat one of the most deadly forms of cancer among American women. The program is part of South Fulton Medical Center's continuing effort to improve health through preventative medicine and education.

Women's Center opens Oct. 2

Members of the community are invited to celebrate growing families and beautiful beginnings at the grand opening of South Fulton Medical Center's new Women's Center Wednesday, Oct. 2.

Quit Line scores high on survey

Georgia's tobacco users are asking for quitting help and are satisfied with the services of counselors at Georgia's Tobacco Quit Line, according to an independent survey conducted of callers.

Villages Amphitheater set to open Saturday with sounds from Motown

The Villages Amphitheater in Fayetteville will open in style Saturday night as Dennis Edwards and The Temptation Review will perform their numerous Motown hits.

REO Speedwagon closes out summer concert series

Think back to the slow dances of your youth, or at least 20 years ago, if not your youth. Chances are that as you swayed gently with your loved one, a power ballad from REO Speedwagon, most likely "Can't Fight This Feeling" or "Keep On Loving You" was playing. A power ballad is a love song that rocks and that is one of REO Speedwagon's strengths. They will bring their brand of rock and roll to the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater this Friday and Saturday for the final concert of the Summer Concert Series.

Barnes and Noble in Fayetteville to be part of Night of 100 Authors and Atlanta Literary Festival

The Atlanta Literary Festival is taking place this week and the Barnes and Noble in Fayetteville will host two events on Friday night. There will be an Educator's Open House from 5:30-7:30 p.m. followed by The Night of 100 Authors from 7-9 p.m.

Select Chorus raising money for trip to NYC

The Select Chorus of Fayette County High School is taking a trip to New York City, Feb. 26-March 2, 2003. They are having a number of fundraising events over the next few months to help defray the expenses for an educational concert tour of New York City.

"Bark in the Park" returns for sixth year

McCurry Park is going to the dogs on Saturday with the sixth annual "Bark in the Park." The event, which is made for dog owners and their canine companions, is a fundraiser for the Fayette County Humane Society. Proceeds benefit the all-volunteer non-profit organization's spay and neuter assistance program.

A memorable Saturday

Rain makes the Light the Night walk memorable

Movies

Religion

If I may amend Oprah's speech ...
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

Oprah Winfrey, in accepting the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at Sunday night's 54th Emmy Awards, said, "We all just want to know that we matter. We want validation. We want the same things. We want safety and we want a long life. We want to find somebody to love." As I listened to Oprah's acceptance, I was rightly impressed with its eloquence and her sincerity. Upon reflection, however, I discovered one can be eloquent and yet not enlightened.

If I may amend Oprah's speech ...

Living Stones Christian Center in Fayetteville will present Barbara Richmond as its guest speaker Sunday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. and Monday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. Richmond is a former Catholic nun who became a Messianic Jew following the discovery of her birth heritage.

Fayette native Jeff Cole named new area director for Young Life of Fayette County

Young Life of Fayette County has named Fayette County native Jeff Cole as the youth organization's new area director following four years in a similar position in Missoula, Mont.

Newnan LDS church Family Preparedness Fair is Saturday

The Newnan Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) will have a Family Preparedness Fair Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Newnan Chapel, 821 Old Atlanta Hwy., in Newnan. The event is free and open to the public.

Religion Briefs

North Fayette UMC holds Vision Workshop

North Fayette United Methodist Church recently held an all-day, church-wide Vision Workshop to plan for the church's future ministries, as it approaches its 20th anniversary.

Opinion

Shell game: Gov. Barnes borrows billions to fund flashy tax 'cuts'
By MITCHELL KAYE
Representative

Congratulations to Gov. Roy Barnes for receiving a "B" rating on the Cato Institute's 6th biennial "Fiscal Policy Report Card for America's G

Americans love to clip and save
By BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines

Americans can be divided into two classes of people: Those who use coupons (couponites) and those who don't. If there is one, true signifier of the civilized world outside the invention of Triple-Action Tide, it is the use of coupons.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Samaritans quietly help many Fayette families

I want to express my appreciation to Cal Beverly for his encouraging and challenging words ("Let's help Samaritans build a new home," The Citizen, Sept. 18) concerning the work of the Fayette Samaritans and their present need to find a new home.

Let churches care for poor; don't use our county taxes

I am a church member; I believe in charitable efforts to help the needy, when possible. We give to these programs at our church as others do at theirs.

Sheriff's hasty helicopter purchase: Lots of questions

Good Heavens! What's next?

Readers find appealing tax reassessments on property a 'waste of time'

Don't waste your time appealing your tax assessment!

Outcome is predetermined

I would like to add my two cents to the letters from Bill Webster and Bob Young regarding the appeal of property tax assessments. I, too, believe that the outcome is predetermined.

F'ville annexation plan: Few positive aspects, many negative

Like many of my neighbors have, I too chose to move to Fayetteville for its uniqueness. The "country" feel of this town along with its favorable schools and lower crime rates are important things that have attracted people here.

Southside annexation 'train' slowed by citizens' actions

South Fayette County and Fayetteville citizens have had the privilege of seing "Citizen Power" in action. Three weeks ago, on Sept. 5, it appeared Fayetteville City Council's Southside annexation and development plan was on the verge of being a "done deal."

'Checkpoint Golfview' drivers will remember

I live in the Kedron area of Peachtree City and unfortunately must travel through "Checkpoint Golfview." I call it that because it now represents to me another famous checkpoint of the Cold War era, Checkpoint Charlie. I drove through East Germany and they too had ways of controlling their population.

City overreacted; why can't police simply enforce the law?

I wrote a letter to the paper three weeks ago and have not seen it published yet, although I have seen many supporting the Golfview Drive measures taken. So, I'm writing again to see if you will print this one in opposition.

Most Golfview residents like new traffic calming measures

I am appalled to read in the local papers that over 700 signatures have been collected to contest the traffic calming measures on Golfview Drive. As a longtime resident of 613 Golfview Dr., I am extremely happy with the results of the measures recently put in place.

Chambliss understands what terror war will require of U.S.

Representative Saxby Chambliss has written a thoughtful and scholarly editorial column in the Washington Times of July 29 that indicates he understands what is needed in these difficult times to enhance our response to extremist attacks.

Several sections on cart path system are unsafe

Recently there have been several articles in the local newspapers having to do with golf carts and cart paths in Peachtree City. On the front page of the Sept. 13 issue of The Coweta Citizen Review there was a column by David Epps regarding a golf cart accident that occurred on Aug. 13.

Picking and choosing who should be a parent is scary

I can understand Dr. Moffatt's disagreement with my characterization of his ideas as resembling eugenics.

Woman who reported Muslim talk should be congratulated

America's image of a hero seems to be changing for the worse. Richard Jewell was a hero; he saved many lives by finding the bomb at the Olympics in Atlanta, but his life was changed forever by the new media. He was never called a hero, but will always be known as the man suspected of being a bomber, simply because the media made his life a living hell.

Mark golf cart paths

I am writing to you about my ideas about golf carts and golf cart transportation. I feel that we should enforce the rule that a child may not drive a golf cart until he or she is 12. I also think that there should be more direct golf cart paths to major shopping or working areas. It would really decrease air pollution. Cars give off lots of this kind of pollution. Electric golf carts do not.

Paper needs more comics for us kids

Hello, my name is Amanda Keuler and I'm a seventh grader (12 years old) at Our Lady of Victory Catholic School. I've always loved to read short stories. Since I've never read your paper, but would love to, I was wondering if you had a short story column.

F'ville has too many vacant buildings

I am a seventh grader at Our Lady of Victory. It has come to my attention that there is an increasingly large number of vacant buildings in Fayetteville. However, new buildings continue to pop up everywhere.

Let's put a mall behind The Avenue

I live in Fayetteville, and I feel that we need a bigger mall other than the Pavilion and The Avenue. They have lots of stores, but they don't have them all together like a mall.

DAR helps students to study U.S. Constitution

The Augustin Clayton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, in partnership with the Clayton, Fayette, and Henry County boards of education promoted Constitution Week observance Sept. 17 - Sept. 23. The Clayton, Fayette, and Henry County governments have presented their school systems with a proclamation for each school in the system.

Great work at Great Airshow

I would like to thank all those involved with putting on The Great Georgia Airshow in Peachtree City this year.

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