Sunday, September 7, 2008
'Biggest untruth' is that rescue groups have a financial motive
I have unfortunately learned over my many years that newspapers are chock full of semi-truths and untruths. This is the case in this column, which takes the word of one commissioner and runs with it without meaningfully seeking the truth.
Commissioner's assertions about rescue groups are 'ridiculous'
Mercer's accusations that animal rescue volunteers do what they do because they realize financial benefits is utterly laughable. It definitively shows his ignorance about such things along with giving us a little more insight into his own character.
Housing updates are ahead of schedule
Despite a corporate changeover a few months ago, things are going well with the privatized housing effort at Fort Gordon, according to the project manager.
Consignment shop at Fort Gordon has variety of products
Despite a corporate changeover a few months ago, things are going well with the privatized housing effort at Fort Gordon, according to the project manager.
Lecture series to be aired
The Augusta Jewish Community Center will join other Jewish centers in a broadcast lecture series starting Sept. 14.
Greenbrier grad one of 16 winners
A 250-word essay earned an Evans resident a trip to the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Padgett will continue teen seminars
While most boys were playing cowboys and Indians, or cops and robbers, a young Wade Padgett dreamed of one day donning a judge's robe.
Grovetown looks to cut sidewalks, costs
Grovetown city officials will consider an ordinance Monday that would eliminate the requirement for sidewalks within residential developments.
Fisher House is getting overdue face-lift
Francisco Cruz Jr. gets few complaints from soldiers and their families about their stays at the Fisher House at Fort Gordon, except comments about the dining room wallpaper.
For the kids
Denise Munez and LaVerne McCartan won't have to travel far to visit their grandchildren for Grandparents Day today.
Time Capsule
As reported 47 years ago in the pages of The Columbia News, Thursday, Sept. 7, 1961:
Marriage Licenses
Stephen Patrick Greene and Rachel Joann Thom applied for a marriage license on July 22, 2008, and were married Aug. 9, 2008, in Martinez.
Adoption Showcase
These pets are available for adoption from CSRA Happy Tails Rescue Inc., a non-profit licensed animal rescue group committed to the welfare of stray and unwanted dogs and cats in the CSRA. For more information, call Barb Gleitsmann at (706) 836-2708.
Military Newsmakers
Army Pvt. Thomas R. Dell graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia. He is the son of Seaborn Dell of Grovetown.
Property Transfers
Kurt Vintson Construction Inc. to SunTrust Bank as Trustee, 102 Warner Court, $495,000.
School Lunch Menus
School Lunch Menu for the week of September 7, 2008.
Post Happenings
Post Happenings lists events, programs and other community notices from Fort Gordon. Send information to Fort Gordon Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928.
Current Events
Columbia County makes plans for the annual service remembering 9-11.
Military Milestones
Welsh, a 2007 graduate of Glenn Hills High School and daughter of Benjamin Welsh and Kim Valentine, of Augusta, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
Friends visit the Grand Canyon
Ed and Melvis Strickland (from left), of Evans; Wayne and Nelle McNeely, of Martinez; Wayne and Jackie Wasden, of Grovetown; and Pat and Frank Allen, of Martinez, visited the Grand Canyon on their tour of seven national parks in the West.
Tangles cuts ribbon at grand opening
Tracy Penny and Bob Gambrell (center), owners of Tangles in Evans, cut a ribbon during the grand opening of Evans Town Park on July 17.
Divorces
Gary M. Radford and Mitzi L. Radford, Aug. 26, 2008.
Scenes from the first day of school
Rachel Taylor started fifth grade in Julie Newman's class at Riverside Elementary School.
Police Blotter
An eighth-grade pupil at Lakeside Middle School was charged with making terroristic threats Wednesday morning after being accused of threatening to kill her teacher.
Editorial cartoon
Editorial cartoon for Sunday, September 7, 2008.
Market price? Take a picture
See, I always thought "fair market value" had something to do with the cost, or "value," of a piece of property when it is sold in the "fair market." Hah. Boy, was I wrong.
No hand-holding for tax exemptions
Just about everyone has seen or heard the public service messages in which the federal government reminds people to apply for food stamps. It's hard to imagine a bigger waste of taxpayers' dollars than to encourage freeloaders to line up for the entitlement dole.
Sports calendar
The Marshall Family Y in Evans is searching for referees for its upcoming flag football season. Experience preferred. For information, call Justin Goolsby at (706) 922-9658.
Westside Baptist wins tourney
Westside Baptist Church of Martinez won the 2008 ACAA/USSSA Christian Softball League Tournament. The championship game was played at the Augusta GreenJackets field on Aug. 2.
ACS football team helps Cancer Society
The Augusta Christian School football team recently held its annual Football Border Bash for the American Cancer Society at Pride Valley. Four teams, including Augusta Christian, participated in this pre-season scrimmage and raised $2,000 to help the organization. This is the fourth year that ACS was host to this fundraiser. Participating in the ceremony were Dr. John Bartlett, headmaster (front, from left); Danielle Truan, a representative from the American Cancer Society; Coach Bruce Lane; and Lauren Banks, middle/high school principal; William Banks, ACS senior (back, from left); Micah Herriman, ACS senior; and Cary Rivers, director of development.
County's top talent suiting up in college
There are more Columbia County products suiting up on Saturdays this season than anytime I can remember. Evans High put seven kids on college rosters from last year's team alone.
Swap and sale set for plants
New homeowners, those new to gardening or anyone who wants to add to their landscape will find plenty to browse through at the ninth annual Plant Swap and Sale.
Winkler breaks from basketball for Paralympics
The Augusta Bulldogs wheelchair basketball team opened its season Aug. 30 without one of its more active players.
Wolfpack dominating region play
Greenbrier softball coach Garrett Black leaned against the dugout with his arms crossed and watched his players play pepper while they waited for Stephenson to arrive Wednesday.
Learn safety rules for water skiing on the lake
One of the practices I see on Thurmond Lake is the towing of persons on skis, boards and inflatable tubes. I just did it myself with my grandchildren last weekend. It was fun for me and major fun for them.
Outdoors festival is a new twist for the area
Wildwood Park program coordinator Jeb Bell took stock of the area's outdoors scene a few months ago and thought of something to add.
Armadillos are difficult to control
Opossum on the half shell is one of the names that are given to the armadillo. But the one name that is used most often, that can be printed here, is pest.