Wednesday, March 19, 2003

News

Fayette schools face budget cuts

Fayette County schools are in stable enough financial footing right now that even with expected cuts in funding from the Georgia Legislature, minimum state requirements on classroom size can still be met.

BOE eyes college courses for h.s. seniors

Highly motivated Fayette students could complete their first year of college before ever receiving a high school diploma if a Post-Secondary Options Program is established in the county.

'U.S. can't afford to wait for next attack'

They called it a "pro-America" rally, not a pro-war event, and so an hour-long demonstration Saturday at Heritage Park in Fayetteville was heavy on showing support for troops in the Middle East, with a passing barb at Democrats and "the media" thrown in for good measure.

Store clerk and customer robbed by 2 in N. Fayette

A convenience store clerk and customer were robbed at gunpoint Monday evening at Coleman's convenience store on Ga. Highway 92 North just before 9 p.m. according to reports from the Fayette County Sheriff's Department.

PTC man pleads guilty to 5 burglaries

A Peachtree City man who was caught by police in the middle of burglarizing a bar pled guilty Monday afternoon to five felony counts of burglary as part of a plea bargain agreement.

Fayette 1st graders send pen-pal letters to soldiers

As more U.S. troops are being deployed overseas, students at Kedron Elementary are letting soldiers know that they support their efforts by writing letters and sending care packages.

Pay your speeding fine online in PTC?

It may soon be as easy as going online to take care of a speeding ticket given in Peachtree City.

Man gets life for murder of woman found in Flint River 25 years ago

Carl Millard Patton Jr. pled guilty Friday to killing a Jonesboro woman whose body turned up on the Fayette side of the Flint River over 25 years ago.

Man charged for leading deputies on chase into Atlanta Thursday

A man who led sheriff's deputies on a chase from north Fayette County into Atlanta Thursday faces several criminal charges.

Departments move to county's new justice center starting March 29

Local court officials are preparing to move into the county's new criminal justice center beginning the end of this month.

Pfeifer health improving

By the end of this month, Fayette County Commissioner Peter Pfeifer should be finished with his physical therapy.

Westmoreland considering U.S. Senate run

Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-Sharpsburg) is heading for Washington next month to further explore the possibilities of running for U.S. Senate.

Teen cancer survivor honored for volunteerism

For about half of her young life, high school senior Savannah Solomon has been fighting an enemy inside her own body. But through the struggles and pain that her physical battle has brought, she has learned to open her eyes to the needs of others and in the process has brought joy to the lives of many young people just like her.

Cultural symposium at Sandy Creek

Students at Sandy Creek High School had a special opportunity to hear first-hand accounts from people of different cultures who had lived through political revolutions, wars, civil rights movements and discrimination struggles in their countries.

New American Legion post in Peachtree City

Peachtree City now has its first American Legion post.

War descendants sought

Any child between the ages of 5 to 17 that is a descendant of a Confederate soldier, sailor, or marine, who served honorably during the War Between The States is requested to contact the General Lafayette McLaws Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Landmark sees geometry at work

Landmark Christian School geometry student Scott Chartier said that a recent class trip to the Georgia Pacific Design and Technology Center was a well-planned success. What Scott, and his classmates, feared would be a day of lectures and presentations, turned out quite different and very interesting.

Students celebrate National Read Across America Day

Schools throughout Fayette participated in National Read Across America Day March 3. This annual event is a celebration of reading sponsored by the National Education Association and coincides with the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss.

Powers makes donation, challenges community

Fayette County Board of Education member Greg Powers has made the first donation to the new Whitewater High School Athletic Booster Club along with a challenge to local businesses and parents.

Aust named to dean's post at CCSU

One of the professors who has helped define Clayton College & State University for more than 25 years has been named the new dean of the College of Information and Mathematical Sciences.

Association offering $500 scholarship

The Atlanta Southern Crescent Alumnae Panhellenic Association (ASCAPA) is offering one $500 scholarship to a female high school student and resident of the Southern Crescent area (defined as the counties of Fayette, Coweta, Clayton, Henry, Spalding and the cities of South Fulton county) who will attend an accredited four-year college in the fall of 2003.

AARP volunteers offer tax aid

AARP volunteers will provide free tax help for both federal and Georgia tax returns. This service is available to all taxpayers in middle and low income brackets with special attention given to those 60 years and older.

Whitewater High orientation March 31

Whitewater High, Fayette's newest high school scheduled to open this fall at the LaFayette Educational Center, has planned an orientation for ninth-grade students, and their parents, who will be attending the new school next year.

CCCS offers consumers tax-time tips

This time every year Uncle Sam becomes a part of consumers' financial lives. Many will owe a tax payment and not have the money to pay. Others will receive a tax refund and, a month later, have no idea where the money went.

Fayette Middle School marks Exceptional Children's Week

Fayette Middle School celebrated Exceptional Children's Week recently with many fun activities for both students and teachers. Through several planned activities, students gained inisght into the daily life of an exceptional child. Special needs students participated in daily morning announcements. The P.E. department provided exercises where students could experience life with a handicap.

Peer mediators at Fayette Middle School get refresher course

Fayette Middle School has had peer mediation for approximately 10 years. Peer mediation is a school-wide program featuring students from sixth through eighth grade that allows students to settle minor conflicts confidentially with peer mediators from their grade.

Special Olympics seeks volunteers

Fayette County Special Olympics will hold its local track and field event at Sandy Creek High March 21 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All volunteers who would like to help with the event may report to Sandy Creek, 360 Jenkins Road in Tyrone, at 9 a.m. Contact Barbara Bruce at J.C. Booth Middle, 770-631-3240, for more information.

Fayetteville girls win design competition for world games

Not often does a fashion design college student get to see her creation shown on worldwide television, but a Brenau University Women's College senior from Fayetteville will have that opportunity come September.

Brooks Elem. stages T-shirt parade

Brooks Elementary students and staff showed off their positive attributes by taking part in a musical parade of T-shirts as one of their activities connected to the Casey Positive Label program.

Police Blotter

Obituaries

Wedding Announcements

Dining Guide

Ethnic options exploding on the Southside
By F.C. FOODIE
Food Critic

 

Oh, what a difference a few years make.

Simple Food, Simply Delicious

Chef Bruce Scott of The Famous Fish Co. shares the way food ought to be.

Right On Thyme feeds your southern soul

Some of the best family dinners consist of favorite dishes prepared with love and bit of soul. John and Martha Foster and their daughters are the family behind Right On Thyme Restaurant and Catering. They call their food "southern cuisine with a flair."

Bringing new traditions to family dinner

Vegetables can bring flavor and more to dinner and beyond.

Longer days mean light and delicious entrees

Longer days and warmer weather inspire light and tasty meals that can be enjoyed outdoors in the backyard or patio.

Dealing with iron deficiency

You can raise a glass to a source of iron that does not cause side effects especially if that glass holds iron-rich spring water.

Business

Head of household status can lower your tax bill

Are you an unmarried individual supporting one or more persons on one income? The IRS has a filing status for you. If you qualify as "head of household" for tax filing purposes, you may pay less tax than single individuals supporting themselves.

CCSU helps fill Fayette jobs

Success is the order of the day at Clayton College & State University, as yet another graduate finds a career building opportunity in their very own backyard. Grace Bell of Peachtree City was recently hired by Centex Homes, a nationally recognized subsidiary of Centex Corporation, in Peachtree City.

STG takes audiences to "Camelot"

The story of King Arthur is perhaps one of the most beloved tales of all time. "Camelot," the popular Lerner and Loewe musical focuses on the romantic triangle between King Arthur, Guenevere, and Lancelot. Southside Theatre Guild will present "Camelot" Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from March 20-April 12.

FCHS Select Chorus presents 26th annual variety show

In 1895 Gugliemo Marconi invented wireless communication, which was the foundation for radio. Since then, the radio has been a technological companion for people around the world, offering information and entertainment. The Fayette County High School Select Chorus will celebrate Marconi's invention with their 26th incarnation of their annual variety show. This year's theme is "Listen to the Radio."

Make "contact" at the Fox

Susan Stroman is one of the hottest choreographers/directors on Broadway. Not only did she direct and choreograph the smash hit 'The Producers," But in 2000, "contact," won a number of major theatre awards including the Tony.

Predictions for Oscar Night

The Academy Awards will take place Sunday evening, even if we are dropping bombs over Baghdad at that point. I see Iraqi soldiers and civilians ducking for cover as DVDs of "The Hot Chick" fall from the sky. The questions as Oscar time nears are "Will 'Chicago' sweep, Will Nicole Kidman win for 'The Hours,' Will the program end before midnight? Does anybody care?"

Series Tickets on Sale March 22

The law firm of Webb, Lindsey, Collins, Jones & Wade presents Summer Concert Series I at the Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City. The series will include: Eddie Money, April 18 and 19; The Pointers, May 2 and 3; The Village People, May 16 and 17; The Doobie Brothers, May 30 and 31 and Bobby Rydell, June 13 and 14. Summer Concert Series I tickets will go on sale to the public this Saturday, March 22, at 9 a.m.

Chick-fil-A founder comes to Barnes and Noble in Fayetteville

"The longest journey begins with the first step. Ahead of each person is a pilgrimage to success, a journey characterized by challenge and adventure. God put within each of us the quest for success. If He had not, we would still be cooking over an open fire. So, here's to the winners, for they give each task their best effort and find in the end it's easier to succeed than fail." - Quote from It's Easier To Succeed Than To Fail by S. Truett Cathy, published 1989.

Religion

Bible tells us to pray for our President
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

"First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity" (1 Timothy 2: 1,2).

New Hope Church to host seminar via satellite for south side business leaders

Last year's Maximum Impact Simulcast,originated and hosted at New Hope Baptist Church's South Campus, was one of the largest church-hosted gatherings of business leaders ever.

Community Christian calls Jerrie Bason as co-pastor

Members of Community Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Fayetteville voted to call the Rev. Jerrie Bason as co-pastor in a congregational meeting held Sunday, Feb. 23. Bason, an African-American, joins the Rev. Dean Phelps on the ministry staff of the historically white congregation.

Fayette Presbyterian Missions Conference is March 29-30

Fayette Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Missions Conference Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30. The conference will begin on Saturday evening with a meal at 6 p.m. and worship at 7 p.m., and will continue Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast and missions fair. The event will conclude with a Sunday brunch, served by the church youth, following the 11 a.m. worship service.

North Fayette UMC hosts third concert in series this Sunday

North Fayette United Methodist Church will host the third concert in its Sunday Concert Series this Sunday, March 23, at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

F'ville's Grace Christian Academy announces Open House March 20

Grace Christian Academy will host an open house Thursday, March 20, from 6-8 p.m. Families with students enrolling in four-year-old kindergarten through 9th grade for the fall school year are invited to attend.

Holly Grove A.M.E. Church announces Men's Day activities

Members of Holly Grove A.M.E. Church invite the community to the annual Men's Day Celebration, Sunday, March 23 and Saturday, March 29.

CDM schedules last workshop in series

Christ Discipleship Ministries (CDM) has announced the final \workshops in its series to be held Monday, March 24.

Turin Baptist seeks church groups for entertainment at Sharpsburg Festival

Turin Baptist Church is seeking church entertainment groups and gospel groups to perform with them during the annual Spring Festival in Old Town Sharpsburg in April.

Religion Briefs

Opinion

 

Emergency! Call in the Consultants!
By Sallie Satterthwaite
SallieS@Juno.com

Last week's front-page story by Citizen reporter John Munford could hardly make it any plainer: Peachtree City Fire Department needs additional staffing, and has needed it ever since the current administration moved into City Hall.

Bill protects doctors from malpractice lawyers and runaway judgments
By MAC COLLINS
Congressman

Medical Liability Reform

On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003 (H.R. 5), of which I was an original cosponsor, in a 229 to 196 vote.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

On gays, Boy Scouts forget the Golden Rule

In Mark Pulliam's article, "Gay rights agenda: Blacklisting the Boy Scouts," he seems to be missing an important rule of life, the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

.Cat lovers, unite for our own PTC park; how about people?

I guess the sounds I have been hearing lately is laughter. Yes, laughter from the other counties, and cities around us whenever they hear about our new dog park.

Bush blew chance for coalition, misled U.S. citizens

My friend Les Dyer took me to the woodshed last week for a "loserman crybaby" among other things. There may be something to what he writes, but I doubt it. Putting aside his double abuse of slang, and literal translation of a historic homily, what I did detect was an inability to discount political prejudice and face the George Bush facts, a condition not uncommon in this town, county, and state.

No threats intended

Thank you for printing my letter concerning insufficient news coverage of NAACP events, and please accept my apology for that letter being construed as a "threat" or "extortion."

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