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Wednesday, December 3, 2003

PTC tantrums: Facts vie with blind faith
By CAL BEVERLY
editor@thecitizennews.com

The headline in Friday’s Citizen said, “No crimes at DAPC.”

A blending of traditions from holidays of the past
By JOHN THOMPSON
jthompson@TheCitizenNews.com

Like many of you reading this column, I’m not from here. Although I’ve lived in the area for 20 years, I’m still considered a “newcomer.”

A seasonal mistake: After thanksgiving
By MICHAEL BOYLAN
mboylan@TheCitizenNews.com

I made a mistake last Friday and went shopping.

Give Bush plus, minus marks for trip
By JOHN MUNFORD
jmunford@TheCitizenNews.com

Secrets and lies, or, how President Bush flew in and out of Baghdad unscathed:

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Let’s have a little peace about tree

I applaud the management of The Avenue for their attempt at making the lighting of the “Peace Tree” an all-inclusive celebration of the holiday season. A recent letter to the editor blasts The Avenue for their lack of “moral courage” by not calling the tree a “Christmas” tree.

Remember this: Miracles do happen

With all the political unpleasantness going on in Peachtree City government, and all the ugly ridiculous letters to the editor, accusations, gossip, dishonesty, and who knows who is telling the truth, I wanted to print this article on a very positive, Christian note.

Boom cars ruining PTC’s peace; crack down

I live in an area of condos in Peachtree City. Over the past few months, the number of boom cars (loud window-rattling car stereos) have become a huge problem here.

Greta, a gentle, furry senior, needs help

I work as a veterinary nurse at The Animal Medical Clinic in Peachtree City. We have an extraordinary group of clients, who go to great lengths to provide the best care for their furry family members. Our community is filled with compassionate animal lovers, and I hope this letter tugs at the heartstrings of a special person, who can offer love and generosity to a gentle soul in need.

Rutherford: Thanks

I wish to thank everyone who voted in the November 4 and 25, 2003 elections.

Lay off the moose

I agree completely! Leave the [Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse] moose alone. City Council, put your time and efforts in other areas.

Finish the coach story

If the facts present in Mark Jones’ Nov. 26 missive can be verified regarding the onerous treatment of this public school teacher, and the several episodes of questionable ethical conduct by a local principal, a school board member and/or his spouse, placed a teacher’s reputation and credentials in jeopardy, it would seem the “tryout” story is not over.

CNN reporter, keep your opinions (and anti-Bush bias) to yourself

I was infuriated on Thanksgiving day when I heard a CNN reporter in Iraq characterize President Bush’s unannounced visit with troops as political gamesmanship.

Tennant: Missing meeting was only way to stand up for principles

Last Thursday [Nov. 20], Council Member Annie McMenamin and I hand-delivered a letter to city manager Bernie McMullen indicating that we would not be at that night’s council meeting, thereby preventing a quorum, in protest of what we believed was a predetermined vote to approve a budget and to make a taxpayer funded loan to the newly created Peachtree City Tourism Association. (It should be noted that Mrs. McMenamin and I told the city manager we were available to attend a special called meeting on Monday morning to handle other city business matters.)

Investigation of DAPC: Letters from police chief, GBI, explain decision

Special Press Release

Kroger, Pizza Hut open arms to family in need

I would like to let your paper know of a wonderful kindness shown to my family by the manager (Tom Mackey) of the Fayetteville Kroger at Banks Road.

Sallie’s ‘prayer’ ruined reader’s Thanksgiving

The title of Sally Satterthwaite’s last article was indeed true: She ruined my Thanksgiving day! To imply that the Iraq war is an “invented war” was probably the most offensive statement yet.

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