The old song from the sixties, "Slip Sliding Away", keeps coming to mind when reflecting upon the decline in the quality of life that so many of us have enjoyed over the years in Peachtree City.

As has been the case for some six months now some four to eight former Army helicopter pilots get together for coffee and breakfast. True to form, a couple "war stories" are aired in the noble cause of oneupmanship.

Now that the cat is out of the bag regarding Chief Murray, a couple questions I think are in order.
First, since back in the fall the city was aware of the sex-chat BS on city computers why was this kept "close hold?"

On Wednesday, our City Council will decide whether or not to require owners of private residences to install sprinkler systems within the city.

Today at lunch I read an article about cities proposing to increase tolls on their roads and bridges in USA Today. For some reason this struck me odd that city/state officials when faced with budjet shortfalls look primarily to finding new ways to tax.

It seems odd that every time a parcel of land is offered to fillout the yet undeveloped areas of Peachtree City lines are drawn between two factions that seemingly are unwilling to compromise.

With the sad news of Ms Emerson's both untimely and totally unnecessary demise I, for one, consider the time appropriate for some real deterence to those who willfully prey upon others. Consider that if the punishment truly could equal the crime, less instances of these horrific crimes would occur.

tommorow's election some of us will be saddened, some will be joyous, but I fear the preponderance of will go about our lives with the same indifference that permeates our city. My prediction is that some 25-30 percent of registered voters will actually show at the polls--Please prove me wrong!

Throughout the past two weeks the pros and cons of the candidates running for my late friend's, Dan Lakly, seat have hit a fever pace. One can only surmise that if a small percentage of what's being printed is totally true, then these are either saintly or evil individuals.

The second Old Agenda item for Thursday's City Council Meeting will be hopefully a down vote for the selling of the city owned streets that are critical for Mr Mcmurrain to develop his west side property. Both my opponent and I have spoken against this sale as has Mr Haddix.

Last evening I was taken aback by the mayor's article in the Peachtree City Newsletter regarding what he believes to be the eventuality of a big box such as Kohls. With three of four residents standing firmly against them, I must reiterate what I said in an earlier article: "Mr Mayor, are you listening?"

To all who voted yesterday I extend my gratitude for your involvement in the election process.
My congratulations are extended to Don Haddix who accepted the result with both humility and decorum. To Dar Thompson and Mark Hollums, my gratitude is given for the professionalism and open manner in which they conducted their campaigns-both are honorable men.