Wednesday, December 25, 2002

Decorative street lamps, cloverleaf cart path exchange,
sidewalks in Westside plan

When all is said and done with the widening of Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City to four lanes, the project will look a little snazzier than your typical four-lane road.

F'ville signals OK for Southside projects

The Fayetteville City Council has reached a consensus to move forward with the Southside master plan after reviewing a report that council members feel is a great improvement over what could potentially happen on that side of town under current conditions.

Tyrone upset over its LOST piece of pie

In the council comment portion of Thursday night's Tyrone Town Council meeting, Councilman Paul Letourneau stated his unhappiness with the new Local Option Sales Tax distribution agreement for Fayette County.

Tyrone asks developers to come in with specific plans

Though there were several different requests from developers at Thursday night's Tyrone Town Council meeting, the message that the council sent was that the developers needed to have a specific plan for what they were gong to do on their land before the council would make a decision.

First-grader demonstrates true meaning of holiday spirit

The best way to catch the holiday spirit is to give it to someone else, and that is exactly what 7-year-old Brennan Cate has done.

Georgia motorists asked to verify information in auto insurance database

To crack down on auto insurance fraud, the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Safety is compiling an electronic database that will serve as proof of insurance.

Name change at CCSU

Dr. Sharon E. Hoffman, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs for Clayton College & State University, has announced that the staff of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has approved Clayton State's request to change the name of the New

CAP honors cadets, welcomes Collins

Cadets and senior members of Peachtree City­Falcon Field Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol held their annual Christmas Banquet and Awards Ceremony Dec. 14 in the church hall of Christ's Church in Fayetteville.

Police Blotter

Healthwise

 

Holiday history
By GREGORY K. MOFFATT, PH. D
Child's Play

In recent years I've received many questions from parents about Halloween. Is it bad for kids or not? The question has a host of religious implications and it may seem an odd topic for a Christmas column, but Halloween may share more history with Christmas than you might think.

Home fitness equipment available in Fayetteville

Exercising at home is a good alternative for people who are short on time, can't afford a club membership, or just can't seem to make it across town to the local gym. For those interested in setting up a home gym, a new Fayette County business may be just the resource to help you consider your fitness needs, available space, budget and other factors.

Southern Regional employees help out local elves

Southern Regional Medical Center employees are making the holiday season brighter for foster care children throughout Clayton County. This year, the Southern Regional Medical Center Foundation coordinated the giving efforts for the hospital. SRMC "adopted" 20 children and purchased gifts for each.

Frontal attack on colds and flus

You see it advertised on the news, hear it on the radio, and read it in the paper. "It's the cold and flu season." Why do many people get sick in the fall and winter?

Visions of sugarplums ... or headaches?

Have you been experiencing more headaches the last month, than in previous months? Many of us are aware that stress levels increase around the Holidays, but few understand how stress influences us physically and how it contributes to increased symptoms around this time of year.

Planning helps stepfamilies avoid holiday conflicts

Want to keep the holidays fun for stepfamilies? Plan ahead.

Tis the season to be blue?

The Economy May be Down, But People Don't Have to be This Holiday Season

South Fulton Medical Center hosts women's seminar

South Fulton Medical Center is hosting "For Women by Women: Women's Cancers, signs and symptoms" Tuesday, Jan. 28, 6-8 p.m. in the SFMC Auditorium at 1170 Cleveland Avenue in East Point.

You are what you eat!

New Study Shows Strong Link Between Teenage Health Habits And Self-Esteem

Baylor nutritionist touts 'no diet' diet for New Year

Looking to lose weight as a New Year's resolution? A little behavior modification may be the key.

Cancer genes are inherited from both parents

Both sides of the family history are important in considering the genetic risk of breast and prostate cancers, says a genetics specialist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable Releases Action Plan to Combat Preventable Cancer Killer

Blueprint Suggests Strategies to Remove Patient and Physician Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Testing

Sleep could be key to weight management

Counting calories? Try counting sheep as well.

Runners can get too much of a good thing

Dehydration is the usual concern for most marathoners. But, did you know that over-hydration can also make you sick?

The origins of Christmas tradition can be found all over the world

Christmas is a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, but its origins also include festivals to mark the winter solstice. Many of these traditions are still around today.

Santa Claus: the man and the myth

Santa Claus is one of the central symbols of the Christmas holiday, but what do we know about him and his origins?

Of Pavarotti and The Chipmunks

The schedule for putting out papers is different this week, so I'm not writing this column at the usual time. I think it is very important for writers to follow certain habits, such as writing in a comfortable space, at a comfortable time. When I'm doing some creative writing and going really well, I'll use the same pen until I'm not as "creatively juicy."

Movies

Religion

Breaking out of the Christmas rut
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

The final arrival of Christmas Day brings important considerations. Like, the trash. It's very important that you didn't miss putting out the garbage can last week. For this week's will be running over with Christmas trash: wrapping paper, inside Styrofoam cushioning, boxes, and throwaways from food preparation. My father-in-law is always amazed how much trash we can produce when all five of us get together. But, boy, we can generate the garbage.

Christmas Events

Religion Briefs

Kindergarten students from Grace Christian spread Christmas cheer

A group of kindergarten students from Grace Christian Academy spread some Christmas cheer last Friday at the Southland Nursing Home in Peachtree City. The students sang Christmas carols and handed out cards and handmade ornaments.

SPRY members host luncheon

More than 80 persons attended the recent December meeting and holiday luncheon of SPRY (Senior Presbyterians Remaining Young) at First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City.

Opinion

The sound of Christmas carols in the air
By CAL BEVERLY
Publisher

Here's a Christmas carol story.

Have a Lott of Merry Christmas
By BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines

I am so happy and cheery and ready for Christmas. I feel like every kid in every Christmas poem. I feel like a nutcracker dipped in eggnog rolled in chestnuts. I am excited about Christmas this year from my stockinged head down to my mistletoe. But, wait. It seems a Grinch would steal all my holiday joy. Amidst all this cheer, a story with a heart two sizes too small is stealing Santa's thunder.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

PTC Mayor responds to Chamber criticism

It is a pleasure to work with businesses and industries in Peachtree City. I am grateful for the support that I have received from our local businesses.

PTC is now perceived to have 'anti-business' bias

The story in question is actually a letter to the editor from the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce Chairman Michael Hofrichter, who appears to be speaking for the Board of Directors, or perhaps the entire membership of the Chamber. The letter is probably the most accurate and complete accounting of Mayor Steve Brown's actions that has ever been published in your newspaper.

1st-class tennis facility not expected to be break-even

In response to the recent article concerning the collective resignation of the "volunteers" who sit on the Peachtree City Development Authority, I would like to enlighten the average citizen on a few important facts regarding two particular individuals mentioned in the article, Virgil Christian and Tate Godfrey.

Authority would be fired at any private company

Well, I'm back. I have been very quiet for some time. Frankly it was more interesting watching than participating. Our new mayor and mostly new council have been working overtime. Ever since our former mayor Bobby made the 6 o'clock news trying to press criminal charges on our current mayor for misappropriation of $8 and change in services, it's been pretty quiet. Even his cadre ran for cover. But, as things happen, there is almost always a new dragon just around the corner.

Authority's numbers, judgment don't add up

Your article on Dec. 11 concerning the pitiful recitation of the Peachtree City mess and its Development Authority strikes right to the heart of the fading belief of normal citizens that political management of public affairs is still a viable possibility. Likewise, it is a textbook case of brushing up to the truth and presenting about as much fact as we are apt to see.

A few businesses are going smoke-free in PTC

Thank you, Peachtree City Wal-Mart. Along with Ruby Tuesday you are restoring my faith in our business community. Your companies care enough about your customers and employees to fix the problem of secondhand smoke without our having to rely on a smoking ban.

Fayette resident stands up for DARE program deputy

I would love to write a response to the Dec. 18 letter from Greg Baxter and his comments about the DARE deputy.

EMC wire spools, so long in subdivision, get decorated

What do the residents of the Tapestry subdivision [in Peachtree City] want for Christmas?

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