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THE FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS - AUGUST 3, 1972 -
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Established 1908
Tony Maddox, Editor & Publishar
Minor Martin, Advertising Mgr.
John D. Solasbae, Nawi Editor
Pubiishod avary Thursday by The Forsyth County
News Company. Second Class Postage paid at: Post
Office in Cumming, Georgia under Act of March Bth
in 1897. Subscription rates in Forsyth and adjoining
counties, $4.12 per year, including Stata Sales Tax.,
elsewhere, $5,15 per year.
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Everyone’s
A Winner
“Nothing seems to turn a student ‘off’ quicker
than preaching to him about the dangers of drugs.”
There's a lot of truth to behold la this state
- meat, made by Lamar Orr, Chairman of the Op
eration Drug Alert Committee In Forsyth County.
Orr made his statement in a letter submitted
with the winning entry of the Drug Essay Con
test sponsored by Lanierland Drugs and the Cum
ming Kiwanls Club.
“We were attempting with this contest to stim
ulate students to think for themselves; research
the subject on their own; and decide, on a per
sonal basis, just what the dangers of experiment
ing with drugs might be," Orr continued.
“We're confident that the student who studies
the problem through in this manner will never
need a drug for a crutch," his letter said.
The contest was won by Joey Wofford, a stu
dent at Cumming Upper Elementary School, with
his entry , “Why Shouldn't I Try Drugs?" The
entire text of the winning entry appeared on fee
lfront page of a recent edition of the NEWS.
< It goes without saying feat fee parents of Joey
Wofford most likely will never have to worry
alxmt him becoming involved in drugs.
We would like to say that fee contest was an
outstanding effort to make young people aware
of drugs and their effects. And, again, as Mr.
Orr said in his letter, “Nothing seems to turn
a student ‘pff quicker than preaching to him about
fee dangers of drugs."
In fee contest’s case, no young people were
preached to, but most likely many young people
learned a lot about dftigs and perhaps this con
test has made some potential drug users aware
of fee dangers and has given them a “hands
off" attitude toward drugs.
We would like to think this and we would also
like to see more of this type educational con
test for our young people.
It’s the kind of contest where there are no
losers.
Endorsing The Incumbent Sheriff
Dear Editor,
To clear up any confusion
that may have resulted from
recent letters to the editor fr
om members of the family, I
wish to make the following st
Supporting The ‘Now Generation’
Dear Editor:
Could we say a bit In behalf
of our young folks?
A question that’s common
of oldsters today
Concerns the youngsters, how
they’ve gone astray.
And when they ask, as they
Invariably do,
"What are our young folks
a coming to?”
My grandpappy shifts his
tobacco chew
And answers sharply, although
ninety-two
“You ax what I think about
the New Breed,
Well, I’ll tell ye now, hit’s
gone to seed.”
The do-gooders nod and
ELECT
Larry D. Watson
FORSYTH COUNTY COMMISSION POST 5
atement, as Bill Cantrell's fa
ther, I can state that my son
always had complete support
and backing from Sheriff Don
ald Pirkle. I also feel law en
forcement In Forsyth County
agree with such zest
That Grandpappy is
obliged to protest,
“You misunderstand, but you
fellers ain’t blind.
You know that a seed will
produce hits own kind.
Why I never seen my
Grandslre’s chin,
But he weren’t no less
masculine.
And when Grandma called
him in to sup
He had to drink from a
mushtash cup.
I recollect in my younger
days
I was wild and wooly in my
ways.
I disgraced my family, this
I knowed
PAGE 2
Johnny Solesbee
fP T rite On!
Picks Of The Pack
It's less than a week away now, that day when we can see
how much steam candidates in the county have generated
■ this summer.
For the most part, it appears that the campaigning has
been strong, the candidates especially nice and very little
mud-slinging going on. Of course, there couldn’t be any kind
of election without some mud-slinging. It’s the only way some
folks can muster up enough supporters to give them the con
fidence they need to stay in the race.
Some of the candidates have even had fun campaigning by
playing jokes (funny Jokes) on each other. There should be
more politicking of this kind in every election.
For what it’s worth, following is my assessment of the can
didates and for whom I’d vote:
The Junior Senator’s race in Georgia has enough contes
tants to have a real jam-up game of musical chairs. The only
thing is there aren't enough chairs and the game is much to
serious to be just a game anyway.
We have several serious candidates on the ballot, but you
can mark off all except former Gov. Ernest Vandiver; state
treasurer Bill Burson; and state representative Sam Nunn.
Vandiver has never Impressed me, although he is from the
Northeast Georgia area. I think. Bill Burson might have a bone
to pick because his state treasurer’s job has been stripped of
its powers during the reorganization and might in the near fu
ture be abolished.
Sam Nunn, a young, lawyer-farmer from Houston County, is
my choice. He’s got a solid platform, it seems, with a range
to cover every Georgian. He’s been endorsed by some well
respected politicians and he appears to me the kind of man
that will work long and hard and fairly for all. Electing him
couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.
Of course, he’ll probably have to face Fletcher Thompson,
Republican, in November, but I’ll support Nunn still then.
In Forsyth County—the board of Commissioners—Post 1—
Three very able men are seeking this post. A vote for any of
the three would be a vote well cast, in my opinion. But, from
knowing him for the past few months and seeing his interest
in the affairs of Forsyth County and seeing how he gets things
done, Pd have to say Lanier Bannister is the man for this job.
Post 2—Again, this post is loaded with well qualified men
whom I believe have the county's Interests at heart. Any of the
four gentlemen could do a good job and I think they would do
a good job and I think they would do it without self-interests.
However, picking among them, I would have to vote for Wel
don Stewart.
Post 3—lt doesn’t take a moment’s hesitation here saying
Pd cast my vote for Lawton M, Sosebee. Assessing the two
candidates for this post-man-for-man, Sosebee is the man
for the job.
Post 4--Again, some good men for the job. Garland C.
Barron is a sincere person , and would be a dedicated comm
issioner. George M. Willard and Gene McCormick, likewise.
But, my vote would have to go to Herman L. Hamby.
Post s—There are two men running for this seat that you
could go wrong with neither way. Harold Jones and Larry D.
Watson are both interested, sincere and could do the job well.
I’m just going to have to say vote your convictions. In mark
ing my ballot I would have to close my eyes and choose be
tween the two.
In other races, I would go for Donald M. Major for Tax
Commissioner, although Edward Couch and Bobby Gene Gi
lbert have my sympathies.
I’d be willing to give a change in the county school super
intendent’s office to Robert B. Otwell. Perhaps Mr. Lam
bert has done a fairly good job but it’s time for a change.
In the sherifPs race, we have only one candidate to vote
for. B. Donald Pirkle should be returned to office to carry
on a job he has done well under the circumstances that have
arisen.
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This column is an independent opinion and
does not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper.)
has ireatly Improved during Sh
eriff! Plrkle’s a dminlstration.
The weed with which my son's
murdlrers were brought to jus
tice it a further testimonial of
Sheriff Donald Pirkle's ability
in office.
When I cut my hair till my
yeers showed.
And another time that I
misbehaved,
Somebody dared me and I
shaved!
I guess if we looked at the
innards we'd see
Younguns no different from
you and me.
And the days of our youth, so
far in the past
Would probably leave young
moderns aghast.”
Occasionally, yes, there is
a mutation,
But truly, I dig this Now
Generation.
Molly Smith
READ THE NEWS
REGULARLY
Sheriff Pirkle has my per
sonal endorsement and support.
Signed
London Cantrell
Replace
Board,
He Thinks
Dear Mr. Editor:
In regards to the Cummlng-
Forsyth Building and Zoning
Board.
How can one expect an un
biased and fair decision on
trailers and trailer parks as
long as the board consists of
trailer dealers, trailer park
operators and septic tank ins>
tellers?
If they sell the trailers or
Install the septic tanks they
are for it, If not they are
against It. They cast aside their
own rules and regulations If
they are Involved.
Case In point—permit Issued
before land was bought, not kno
wing how much land or where.
Permit cancelled, then reinst
ated against their own regula
tion requiring roads and size of
plot for trailers.
I think they should be replaced
with men with the Interest of the
people at heart.
Name withheld
Forsyth. . .Something To Like Everyday
By Jan Hughes
With a good magnifying glass you probably read tnrough
my column last week. The subject, Out to Launch, was a
compliment to Forsyth County.
People are moving to Forsyth County because of the enriching
atmosphere. Then also, the environment stimulates the creative
processes.
For once, people are of a mixture of backgrounds. When you
bring people with a broad category of experiences together,
this always raises the standards and Intellect of the people.
It is my idea if we condition ourselves to thinking positive
about the population explosion in Forsyth County, rather than
dwelling on the looms of losing our past, you would be shell
shocked as to what Forsytn County can accomplish In the next ’
four years. Too, remember you can’t go forward walking
backward, and sometimes it is even necessary to jump.
Reg Murphy, editor of the Atlanta Constitution pointed out
last week, one in five Americans move every year. Considering
all the college students, people moving in and out of apartments,
the Mississippi and California farm migrants, Americans moveT
At present, the people moving to Forsyth County are not
Chlcanos, Eskimos, Indians and mountaineers. Forsyth County
should be gratified that family institutions are establishing
their residency, here.
Sure, it will be an adjustment to go from a population of
20,000 to 40,000 within 7 years. How do you handle the present
situation, and gear the future reality into an atmosphere
which keeps the presence of morality, decency, and justice?
The nation is trying to answer the question, and Forsyth
County can start today, contribute more to the answer on
August Bth by voting, and practice thinking positive. It is not
a problem that people are moving to Forsyth County, the problem
is many people don’t want people moving into Forsyth County.
Before they set up a community of 100,000 on the Mojave
Desert, Forsyth Co., Dawson Co. and even South Georgia wnr
populously increase.
Speaking of populous increase the most prerogative act we
More Comments On The Sheriff’s Race
Dear Friends,
I want to express my deep
concern for some of the things
that have been taking place re
lative to the SherifPs race.
It is a known fact that the
members of the Hansard fam
ily are above-board in their
support of Mr. Carroll Tall
ant for Sheriff of Forsyth Co
unty. This is our right and we
accord this same right to ev
ery other person to support
the man of their choice. How
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ever, we do not think that we
should be singled out for har
rassment on the phone and ot
herwise by unknown persons c
oncerning the SherifPs race.
We appreciate the high plane
of which Mr. Tallant is con
ducting his race for Sheriff by
dealing only in Facts. We tr
ust that this contest will re
main clear and that the issues
will not become cloudert-by un
truthful charges. As w ;ee it,
the most important i ->s in
the Sheriff’s race are:
can do is vote on August Bth,
Because one of our purposes to society is to feel a sense of
worth, we can illustrate this worth by choosing public-spirited
candidates to guide us in the next four years.
We need guys with professional management experience.
Forsyth County will receive well over a million dollars each
year in ad valorem tax. Conclusion support a tax commi
ssioner that is composed, has profession management exper
ience, and also public-spirited for the citizens of Forsyth
County. Donald Major fits that category; Fra endorsing his
platform.
In choosing a candidate, beware of the loud and aggressive
persons, they seem to be vexations to the political office. In
a different view, a candidate should be so involved with his own
platform that he doesn’t have time to question what his opponent
said and did. There is enough sham over the world and Including
mud within Forsyth County will only bring fearful reactions.
So analyze what you hear, and also look for the answer.
Speaking as a former teacher, Forsyth County children are
intelligent. I’m interested in the superintendent who plans to
lower the pupil-teacher ratio. When you ask one teacher to
enter a classroom of 35-40 children for 180 days, how can she
conduce a positive atmoshere when you are asking her to be
inhuman. Intellectual attainment is fun; however, with 35 and 40
children in the first and second grades, you merely imitate
education rather than motivate it.
Self-confidence comes first then reading, writing, science,
etc. In a class of 40, how does a 7 year old child convey
himself to establish self-confidence. So the issue should be
a lower pupil-teacher ratio. Analyze what you hear and look
for the answer. The answer is there.
In my opinion, Forsyth County has the resources. There’s
never a day, I don’t see something I like. So let’s keep its
accomplishments in renowned journals, and vote for intelligent
and courageous leaders next Tuesday.
1. The great increase in the
dope and pill traffic.
2. The big increase in vio
lence, including murders.
3. The burglaries and break
ins that are occuring with in
creased frequency.
4. The large number of pa
trol cars wrecked by careless
or inexperienced drivers.
5. The large number of spe
cial deputies, both men and wo
men.
6. The high expenses of the
SherifPs Department with only
FINEST GRADE
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
CARPET AND
INLAID LINOLEUM
COMPLETELY INSTALLED
meager results.
All this is enough to annoy
anyone so that is why I in
vite our friends and other law
abiding citizens of Forsyth C
ounty to join us and help elect
Carroll Tallant Sheriff on Aug
ust 8,1972.
I remain,
Your friend,
Gene Hansard
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