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2A ♦ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2006 TWO From page iA system, who may have legitimate concerns, are frequently made to feel as though they are the problem. When we do not speak up, the system is quick to report that we are satisfied with local decisions or that we do not care. However, I have heard too many say that it does not matter if we speak up because nobody is going to do anything. Others feel that if they speak up, some body is going to retaliate against their children.” She also argues that while the “brick and mortar” are provided, not all new schools are fully equipped, noting as an example, that some classrooms do not have globes and maps, that there are lunchrooms without cur tains on the windows and auditoriums with no speaker systems. To learn more about Kathy Brown, visit www.brownon board.com Marianne Melnick Marianne Melnick has been a teacher and admin istrator, and holds a doctor ate of education from the University of Georgia She began as a special educa tion teacher, and is a former Warner Robins High School FOUR From page iA west.” He would like to study the option of impact fees to help with school building costs. Geldreich would like to see more done for both special needs children and children with special gifts and talents. Fred Wilson Fred Wilson is seeking his fourth term on the Board of Education. A native of Alabama who served in the Air Force for 22 years before beginning work as a civilian at Robins Air Force Base, he has made a personal mis sion of getting local churches to adopt schools and help both with mentoring of chil dren and with monetary resources, with 17 schools now involved,and says that he will continue to work on that project. Wilson says that he believes that the SPOST is the best way to fund future growth, and that the Board has stayed on budget. “Anyone can look at the records,” he says. He agrees with Geldreich that building schools in the POST From page iA Arena Road.” He also supports improving services and infrastructure in the southern end of the county and having impact fees for subdivision develop ers. Braswell says that he will be “a full-time commissioner for a part-time salary.” Walker, who says that he has never missed a Commission meeting or voted for a tax increase, has served in the Georgia House of Representatives as well as on the County Commission, says that he is “not necessarily opposed to PUDs in an appropriate area,” but believes the zon ing should be “harmonious with what's around it.” Regarding the southern end of the county, Walker says, “Our goal is to pave every dirt road n the county, and to provide water for everyone.” “My commitment is very strong to the people in south Houston County,” he says. He supports the concept of a property tax freeze for citi zens over 65, and wants to see a study of impact fees, but points out the amenities and services that these fees can be used for “are very limited in scope" under state law. Among Walker’s goals for his next term are to build a new building for Phoenix Center, which serves the mentally disabled; to expand the driver’s license building in Warner Robins and to see a convention and conference center built, but not with any government funds. Principal and Assistant Superintendent for Student Service, who now works as a part time educational con sultant. She's running for the Board after a lifetime in edu cation, she says, because “It’s still a passion for me. I still have it in my heart. I believe that the quality of education has an impact on the whole community On the subject of the rapid growth of the county’s popu lation and the ongoing need for new schools, Melnick says she would like to see a facilities mas ter plan with built-in check points (or specific times for revision), and that planning should involve all stakehold ers. She supports the use of voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for school building but says that she would want to look at other financial options for building and improving schools as well and would support a feasibil ity study on impact fees. She also wants to ensure that when schools must rezoned, the facilities offer parity and that any school to which children are assigned offers gqual facilities and opportunities. To learn more about Marianne Melnick, visit her Web site at www.mel nickforboe.org. center of Warner Robins would be a good idea, but says, “There’s not enough land to build a school.” He emphasizes the importantce of renovating and upgrading the existing schools. He wants to see the graduation rate improved, and also wants to see more opportunities for high school students who aren’t college bound to gain practical work skills for the future. HIGH-SPEED INTERNET THAT BLOWS THE DOORS OFF THE COMPETITION. PHONE BROADBAND DIGITAL TV Umited-tim* offer. 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