Almost exactly two years ago, I wrote my first and only letter to this paper. I am not a political person and usually have nothing to add to the discussion on these pages.

Procrastination can be deadly. There was a free skin cancer screening offered at work. I receive a yearly physical, but I just couldn’t pass up “free.” I thank God for seven different doors that He opened for me, otherwise I would not be able to tell this story.

How many of you have been part of or witnessed a funeral procession in Fayette County (and the cities therein)?

If you have, I bet you saw local officers stopping traffic at the intersections along the way, sometimes “leap-frogging” each other to keep up.

This last week I’ve used to gather information about Huddleston Pond for those of us in Peachtree City who care what happens in our neighborhoods.

Remember when elected officials were supposed to be public servants? When people were more interested in doing what was right than in how much they could profit?

As a liberal and a fan of Barack Obama, I felt compelled to reply to Trey Hoffman’s letter and three of its points: mystified/angry reaction, guilt by association, hating America.

My name is Dave Houston and I am running for the Fayette County Board of Education, Post 1. The purpose of this letter is to introduce myself and state my priorities for this position.

Another election fast approaches, and the voters will again be forced to choose between the lesser of two evils; at least that’s what they think. The reality is that you are choosing the same evil no matter which candidate you vote for.

That’s right. On any given day several hundred flights take off from Hartsfield Airport using Fayette County air space as a virtual runway above our quiet and peaceful rural homes. [They use] the identical flight path every one to three minutes, which, along with low elevation and climbing, creates louder jet noise.

I have a modest solution to the problem of the lights on Ga. Highway 74.

Until they are fixed with their sensors, why not act as if the lights are a four-way stop when no other traffic is present?

I read your article in today’s paper about the traffic lights on Ga. Highway 74 with bemused interest.

I would argue that most of the traffic lights in Fayette County would qualify as “stupid” lights.

It’s hard out there for a cowboy engineer. Please let me explain. It all started in a city named Palm Beachtree City, Georgia. This was a so-called wonderful and affluent place located far, far away in the land of make-believe, in that old Soviet Republic of Georgia. In fact, you’d love to call it home. You might say this here is a sister city of ours. The names have been changed to protect the innocent.

This letter is in response to the one written by A. Russell in last week’s paper regarding the filling of a swimming pool vs. washing a car.

Re: Commissioner Pfeifer’s Position concerning defined benefits.

It is refreshing to see an elected representative that understands the fiscal downside to defined benefit plans.

On behalf of the Planning Committee of the 2008 Relay For Life of Fayette County, we would like to thank everyone who helped to make this year’s event a great success.

I am writing to tell our story. We have a child who was diagnosed with autism, PDD-NOS and severe developmental delays.

I congratulate local real estate agent Kay Lloyd for speaking out in the newspaper. It is not the first time someone has expressed their dislike of me discussing the issues and people who shape them, and there are certain special interests who would like to see me gone for good.

I would like to explain to those liberals and fans of Barack Obama who are alternately mystified and angry about the whole Rev. Wright affair. At best, they think the hubbub is a giant waste of time. At worst, they think it’s a not-so-thinly veiled racist attack on both Wright and Obama with no merit or precedent.

During my term as president of the State Bar of Georgia, I have been able to observe the many positive contributions our members are making outside the realm of the legal profession and the justice system. I can think of no greater demonstration of one’s commitment to public duty than that of those who have served the United States in our armed services.

It’s difficult to believe that a Fayette County homeowner is allowed to fill his/her swimming pool without any restrictions whatsoever, while one cannot wash his/her vehicle.

In reference to the soon-to-be re-completed Huddleston Pond article by Mr. Munford: Has anyone in political office in the city LOOKED at what used to be one of our little neighborhood jewels that make Peachtree City special?

On April 19, Dr. Byron Harper, Jr. passed away. There was a funeral on Wednesday, and then he was buried in simple grave in a small cemetery.

My name is Ann Jackson and on July 15, 2008, I am seeking your nomination as the Republican candidate for the next Fayette County probate judge. Why should you vote for me?

Many people in the community have asked me to run for reelection to the Board of Education. After much thought, I have decided to run again for another term in the Post 3 position.

A recent column by Steve Brown has spurred me to write this letter. In it he asked citizens to get involved in local issues.

I read Mr. Scott Bradshaw’s column on the state’s new process for builders licenses with great interest. However, always proceed with caution when someone in the building industry tells you the new licensing program for his industry is the best thing since sliced bread.

Pack a lunch for work rather than leaving work to eat out.

Do a little pre-planning and consolidate trips to the bank, grocery store, etc., rather than unnecessary back and forth trips from home.

To Ga. EPD Director Carol Couch: Could you please explain why we still have water restrictions in Fayette County? I haven’t washed my cars since August.

I must agree with the opinion of the writer who believes there should be limits constructed and reported for the use of the [county’s] emergency weather signal.

I wanted to let you know that May 1 is National School Principal’s Day.

As you know, we have many many great principals in our Fayette County schools. Whitewater Middle and Whitewater High School are always a couple of the best performers when it comes to encouraging our students to excel in all areas.