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Offers Criticism Of Oak View
Dealx" Editor}-.‘
ast night (Feb. 25), I had the opportunit,
to attend tie meeting of the Chattg%a Coun):
(t{)i'ml_{osfiltal Authority, which was held in the
dining hall at Oak View Nursing Home. This
isa fiub_hc meeting and it was apparent that the
Authority is not accustomed to the public at
tending these meetings.
Mrs. Wanda Dover asked to address the
Authontly concerning some problems she and
her family had incurred at gak View, as her
mother has been a resident there for some 15
Keags and she visits on aregular, almost daily
asis.
When the Authority was asked as to how
mani of them visited tKe nursing home, I was
shocked to see that only three or four hands
were raised. We were tof(,i that administration
had to rely mostly on what the staff told them
as to what kind of problems were being en
countered and it certainly appears that manage
ment is not aware of a number of situations that
have occurred.
A number of ?‘uestions on various subjects
were asked which included:
1. Why do the residents that need help, have
to wait as long as 30 minutes to go to the
bathroom? Often when help arrives it is too
late. It was noted that on several occasions that
nurses had been on the desk, but the ring for
help was ignored.
2. Residents that are on a regular diet are
EL\;en the same menu week after week. It had
n reported earlier that the residents were
able to choose their menu, which is untrue. It
was also noted that residents that are in bad
shape are given the same food as residents that
are on a regular diet, even though in most cases
they are unable to eat it. All in attendance at
this meeting could not help to notice and it was
also noted that the Autfiority had dined on
prime rib with a variety of desserts.
3. Apparently all the aides take their breaks
at the same time, thus leaving the floor unat
tended. Mrs. Dover noted that her mother had
fell three times because there was no help
available. The reason given to the familfy was
that the aides were on break. Also, the family
was not notified that the fall had taken place,
but found this out after visiting their mother.
4. The Authority was also asked why the
nurses and aides were not subjected to a drug
test. Administration stated they felt this was
The News Not The ‘Gospel’
Dear Editor:
We can't possibly believe all you and Espy
write in editorial’s about inmates and those in
prison.
I hope everyone who reads the paper does
with an open mind.
It’s really not the “gospel,” although some
read in and study it more than the word.
They need a surveillance camera in our local
jail to aid them in ‘“‘crime prevention in the
cells” in the Chattooga County Jail. We think:
They need their three meals a day.
They really need their own dietician and kit
‘chen also.
A lot of changes do need to be made in the
War Foretold In Prophecy?
Dear Editor:
Being a temPporary visitor among friends
recently in LaFayette, and having recently
become aware of what seems to be a rather in
terestinf oom(s)arison between events in the Per
sian Gulf, and a series of verses in the Book of
Revelation, as related in the King James Bible,
I felt moved to put it to words and send it to
your attention. Thank you for your
consideration.
REVELATION
" Chptr. 8:7 The first angel sounded, and there
followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and
they were cast upon the earth.
Parallel: The first message became apparent
in the world, and the opening days of the war
began. Hail and fire, bombs and bullets. Mingl
ed with blood, our pilots, and all these cast to
the earth.
8:8 A great mountain burning with fire.
(Kuwait, several oil wells in the beginning of the
war on fire).
lCast into the sea. (Oil being poured into the
Gulf).
.t{)nd the third part of the sea became blood,
(that is to say, dark and thick).
8:9 And the third fioart of the creatures which
were in the sea, and had life, died. (Fish, birds,
turtles, etc. in the Gulf died). And the third Elart
of the ships were destroyed. (Many enemy ships
have been destroyed in the Gulf).
8:10 There fell a great star from heaven, bur
ning as it were a lamp. (Seems to be a missle
filled with something).
And it fell upon the third part of the rivers,
and upon the fountains of waters. (Missle shot
at or into the rivers, the Gulf, or at the water
treatment plants). .
8:11 And many men died of the waters.
(Many men were %oisoned). ,
8:12 The day shone not for a third part of
it. (Seems to imply onl{ two-thirds of daylight
available through the clouds created by several
oil wells burning and much bombardment
residue in the air).
8:13 An angel flying through the midst of
heaven. (Something like heavy gossip flying
through alittle town. Or a message over the air
waves, or through the media).
8:13 Sayinfi with a loud voice, Woe, woe,
woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason
of the other voices of the trum'pet of the three
angels, which are yet to sound! (Seems to imp
ly greatly that many people and the media for
some reason, are tfl'ing to warn men of what
appears to be speculated, tragedy at hand, not
unfiie the a{ress warning us of the possibility
of chemical attacks by the enemy).
9:2 And there arose a smoke out of the pit,
as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun
and the air were (grkened by reason of the
smoke of the pit. (This description certainly
seems to fit the conditions currently at hand
at the Gulf due to the igniting of, at this
writing, (2-25-91, more than 500 oil wells in
Kuwaitz‘.n
9:3 And there came out of the smoke locusts
upon the earth. (Seems to imply, jets coming
thpr(:)ugh this dark smoke).
And unto them was given power, as the
scorpions of the earth have power. (Such as hit
ting with a great stinging J)oison).
9:4 And it was commanded them that they
should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither
any green thini, neither any tree; but only
those men which have not the seal of God in
their foreheads. (Seems this poison only hurts
men without gas masks upon their faces).
not necessary, even though it was also alleged
};haltil drug offenders were employed at &is
acility.
5. fiepairs to the older section of the nurs
ing home were questioned as there are holes in
the walls, hot water running half-way open at
all times, bathroom doors just barely hanging
by one screw, and closet doors which the
residents cannot open because they are off the
track due to rollers missing. These are Problems
in areas where people are confined to
wheelchairs and have to do the best they can.
6. The parking lot, which is a disaster, was
also discussed. Anyone that has visited the nur
sing home knows this problem and all the mud
peog}:z have to park and walk in.
ese, along with numerous other (txestions
were asked last night; needless to say there was
no definite answer as to the solution of any of
them. Oak View belongs to the residents. 1};; is
their home. They have to live there day in and
day out. It is a home where they are suppose
to be cared for. ..
There are groblems at Oak View and it ap
pears the conditions will worsen if the citizens
and taxpayers of this county do not take a
stand and let their opinions Ke known.
Oak View is a blessing for me and my fami
ly and for Mrs. Dover and her family, because
along with a number of other people in this
county as well as other counties, we all have to
work and make a living and are unable and une
qu(iPped to handle our parents around the clock
and give them the attention they need and re
quire. The residents at Oak View are in most
cases sick, disabled and elderly; a lot of them
with no family and no one to care about them.
They need attention and helé) and should be
treated with respect and kindness. One thing
we all have in common is a mother and father.
Therefore, I urge the citizens of this coun
ty to attend the next meeting of the Chattooga
County Ho?ital Authority and express their
opinions and ask a few questions. Mr. Toles, a
member of the press was in attendance at this
meeting last night and he knows the (festions
that were asked and the problems that were
brought to the Authority’s attention. Just
remember and give it some thought. One day
you may be a resident at Oak View also.
Sincerely,
Jean W. Head
Summerville Rte. 2
next few years in our county.
We don't need to look back and grieve over
the past.
It is gone. ..
And not be troubled about the future — it
is yet to come.
Let’s live in the present and make it so
beautiful it will be well worth remembering.
I guess we will have our new sheriff by the
time you get this.
We hope the inmates are making progress
where they are. We do think and write to some
of them in a Pen Pal ministry. It is our faith.
Mary Childers -
Summerville
That they should be tormented five months:
and their torment was as the torment of a scor
pion, when he striketh a man. (That seems to
imply a lingering, stinging and burning of the
flesh).
9:6 And in those days shall men seek death,
and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and
death shall flee from them. (This is very clear
as though there is no quick remedy K)r the
poison).
9:7 And the shapes of the locusts were like
unto horses pre;l)ared unto battle; (Meaning the
war f'ets were loaded down with armament,
missles, bombs, guns, etc.).
And on their heads were as it were crowns
like gold. (That seems to describe the cockpit
glass covers which would be tinted glass to pro
tect the pilots from over exposure of the sun,
and their instruments).
And their faces were as the faces of men.
(The heads of the pilots who are in the cockpits
as seen by the ground crew).
9:8 And they had the hair of women, (Im
plying the hair beneath the helmet or a head
covering, or also possibly painted on the side
of the (i'et;).
And their teeth were as the teeth of lions.
(This really seems to decribe the teeth of lions
painted near the nose section of war jets).
9:9 And they had breastplates, as it were
breastplates of iron. (This implies greatly, the
under iron on the fuselage in the forward sec
tion of the jet, thicker plated to protect the pilot
from ground fire).
9:9 And the sound of their wings were as the
sound of chariots of many horses running to
battle. (Turbo jet roari;}f).
9:10 And they had tails like unto scorpions.
(Meaning seemingly, the tail section slopinj up
wards in position which houses the vertical tail
rudder). ;
And there were stings in their tails. (rear
guns).
9:11 And thefi had a king over them, which
is the angel of the botboméss pit. (Which in
dicates finally, or seems to indicate, a king over
what seems to be the enemy and their war
tactics).
There seems to be much more on its way in
the following chapters and verses of the book
of Revelation and much of it seems to be
already known to various degrees by others
who study the word of God, an§T also by various
scholars in the world who strongly keep up with
world events and the seemingly coming to pass
of prophecy written in the Bii‘;le almost 2,000
years ago.
_The glory must be given to God if all these
thn;is contmue to a;}»lpear in the world as He
speaks to us through His word. And as the
Apostle Paul pointed out by the Spirit so long
ago, Prophecy edifieth the church.
Thomas Rt}?p
Memphis, Tenn.
News Clips
DEFINITION
Marriage: A committee of two on ways
and means. One has her way, the other
provides the means. — Oregon Journal
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DILEMMA
Americans have more time-saving
devices and less time than any othel: peo
ple in the world. —~ W.O.W. Magazine
The Summerville News, Thursday, March 7,1991 . . . ..
Sick Of News Media War Bias
Dear Editor:
I would like to express my disappointment
(no, outrage) at the media’s lack of coveraFe in
publication and on television of the ver{ arge
majority of pe(:f)le who are in support of Presi
dent Bush and our troops in Saudi Arabia.
CNN, as well as the other networks, has given
incredible coverage of the events over there and
of the anti-war protesters here, but virtually no
time has been given to'those of us who believe
the decision to go to war was the right one.
I particigate ina squort rally recently on
the steps of the Cafi)ito where at least 2,000
men, women and children came out to show
their support for our troops. One local network
had their news helicopter fly over for about
three seconds, another news radio station took
some interviews and finally, when we marched
(very peacefully I might add) to CNN in an ef
fort to Fet media time on their doorstep,
another local news station sent one camera
man. After several minutes of videotaping and
at least a half-dozen interviews which I per
sonally witnessed, the news station at 6:00 and
11:00 showed about a 10-second clip. And to top
it all off, protesters have been given the right
to burn the American flag, and yet on the steps
of the Capitol yesterday, a man was arrested
for burning an Iraqi fla§ — and that also receiv
ed news coverage! I find this incredibly in
sulting and offensive. The protesters in San
Francisco and other l{:art:s of the country are be
ing given ‘‘Special Report’’ status and we get
a 10-second clip as an afterthought. Not to
worry, we are not yet finished showing the
world that we believe in the leaders of our coun
try and the decisions they have made — and
we will keep on marching and supporting until
they all come home.
I do not have family members over there;
I do have a few friends. I cannot imagine what
some of these families must be going through,
but I do know this: I am thankful for every one
Laurie’s Notes
Recycling Efforts Praised
THE RECYCLING center in Summerville is a hectic
glace each Saturday. The program continues to grow in
oth volume of materials and number of households par
ticipating. Ken Dawson, who manages the center, has been
a positive force in this growth. He has more than earned
‘his wages. i B i 3G B
The Trion curbside recycling project is also-under yay
and is quite progressive. Those on the town council who
have been responsible for implementing this service for
Trion residents should be commended. I hope these pro
grams will soon get the statewide attention they deserve
as being on the ‘‘cutting edge”’ of the recycling concept.
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WHEN THE FRIENDS of Recycling, which initiated
and developed the program in Chattooga County, con
sidered ways to encourage residents to recycle, many sug
gested that explaining how the concept saves taxpayers
money would do the trick. Many thought this would
motivate the families to avoid full dependency on the land
fill and place their goods in the positive cycle of reuse.
But I believe they were wrong in this assumption. A
few dollars saved each year is not the reason people recy
cle. Those who have recycled for many years or those who
have only recently been involved, do realize the high cost,
both political and financial, of landfills and waste disposal.
However, Chattooga Countians who recycle have a higher,
and I would say a more valid reason to recycle.
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THEY GENUINELY care about their children’s
future, and about the beauty and value of their land and
trees. They recycle for all the right reasons. A short-term
monetary savings is not as motivating as the long-term
value of wise environmental stewardship.
A brochure on the local recycling program is in the pro
cess of being distributed to all school-age children in Chat
tooga County. It explains what materials can be recycled
locally and why the program is important. Many young
people have already taken the lead in prompting their
parents to do the right thing, to recycle.
* * *
IF YOUR CHILD expresses interest in the program,
do not ignore that interest and that teachable moment.
Recycling in the home sets a very good example for your
children. It is not unforeseeable that in their life time or
at their future residence, recycling will be required by law.
There are many good reasons to recycle. There are no
good excuses to not recycle in your home. If you have
assumed it would be a hassle, begin with one or two items.
You will be surprised at how much glass or thin household
cardboard your family can keep out of the landfill in only
a few weeks time and with minimal effort.
* * *
THE FRIENDS of Recycling recently decided it had
accomplished its main goal and will no longer meet as a
formal group. It mainstreamed the program and members
will continue to support the county’s efforts as individual
citizens. With the funds generated from the sale of
recycleables and volunteer sweat, they purchased several
items that will enhance the efficiency of the center and pro
vide educational resources on the environment.
The group also accomplished other goals that were
perhaps not recognized by many, but which were no less
Important.
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THE GROUP showed that the volunteer spirit is alive
and well in Chattooga County. There are many related pro
grams, such as an anti-litter campaign, that would benefit
from such volunteer support.
The group offered a way to be involved in environmen
tal issues at the local level in a direct way, whether we were
young or old, rich or poor.
The group made us aware of the need to reduce our
solid waste flow as mandated by law and common sense.
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IT MADE US aware of the expense of the landfill situa
tion and that citizens have a collective power in address
ing waste disposal as an important economic and political
of them and their willingness to go defend the
?eatest cotmt?' in the world and the principles
it was founded on. If I could, I would thank
every one of them personally; they are ensur
ing the w’wervation of the quality of life I now
enjoy. What, these protesters don’t seem to
realize is that men going to war long before they
were even born is what gave them the right to
protest and be heard in the first place!
I keep hearing all this talk about not
creating “another Vietnam;” aren't we just ask
ing for trouble by continuing to show our troops
(and I'm sure they are seeing this stuff) the few
people that are against what they are doing in
stead of showing the very large groups of peo
ple that are in support of it? I am very proud
of what men and women have done in the past
to protect this country and of what they are do
ing now. This is not about oil; it's agout so
meone finally standing up to the bully on the
beach. Saddam Hussein is obviously not a man
to be reasoned with. I am sick of hearing these
protesters gripe about the way this country is
run. If we weren't at war, it would be some
other volatile issue. My dad has a fool-proof
solution: let them pick anywhere in the world
they would rather spend the rest of their lives
and we will buy them a ticket — one way.
One more thought: I have a little boy just
over a year old. I hope and pray that we never
again go to war in his lifetime, gut if we do and
he is old enough to participate, I trust that I
will have instilled in him the values, loyalty, and
love for the Red, White and Blue that would
motivate him to go and fight. And I hope he
would know that the millions of people he left
behind were on his side.
A. Dawn DiCaro
Marietta
Editor’s Note: Ms. DiCaro is the grand
daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Crowe,
Summerville.
By Laurie Perry
5-A
Issue.
While landfills were once considered best if “‘out of
sight, out of mind”’ (and usually our personal sight), the
group made us aware of the situation. It encouraged us
to take personal responsibility for our actions and
-lifestyles. This may have been a small step in that direc
tion; but it wasprogress. « -00 l g
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SEVERAL TIMES, the meetings of the Friends was
described as ‘“‘mentally taxing’’ by those who attended;
not that being challenged to think, listen, and articulate
your point of view is a bad thing. On the contrary, it is
quite necessary and certainly the good old American way.
In fact those were some of the few meetings I have attend
ed where I did not get the distinct impression that all of
the decision-making had been made prior to the actual
public meeting.
If they were taxing, it was perhaps because our men
tal muscles are a bit out of shape. There are, after all, few
opportunities in Chattooga County to publicly say what
you think or feel about any issue, much less get input from
others. 3
* * *
THAT PARTICULAR lesson is one that I have learn
ed from the Friends’ meetings. The meetings did not in
volve a group of passive followers. They were, after all,
leaders, those who took the time to stand up for something
that initially was unpopular and deemed unnecessary (con
trary to what the rest of the nation and even Georgia
legislators were saying). And like it or not, those few who
are willing to be verbal on such matters tend to have
strong ideas and opinions. While they may not be just like
you or me, they did lead the way for you and me to do the
right thing.
As a group, they learned to overcome strong attitudes
against their program. Many were indifferent to their
cause. Many still are. Many in powerful positions were
perhaps threatened by their persistence or their
knowledge. Many still are. Many, however, decided to
listen to what the group said and see if it was reasonable.
And in that process, the group had to learn the art of com
promise, as fragile and complicated a resource as the en
vironment itself.
* * *
PERSONALLY, and I would hope, professionally, I ad
mire those who stand up for what they believe. The peo
ple speaking may not necessarily represent my personal
views or situation. In fact they rarely do. But this kind
of process is what distinguishes the United States, and
what is known as democracy. Otherwise, we are known on
ly by a particular arrangement of colors and graphics on
a cloth flag and every country has one of those.
If there is something we learned from the recycling
folks, it is that we need more direct community involve
ment from all levels of the county, not less. I hope in the
future, we will have better opportunities and take advan
tage of these opportunities to share information and ideas,
to be more than residents, taxpayers, or even registered
voters, to actually be “citizens.”
* * *
THERE ARE MANY involved in the recycling pro
gram who will never get the credit or thanks they deserve.
Many went door to door, talking with friends, even offer
ing to pick up their materials each week and bring them
to the center. Others talked to their Sunday school classes,
scout groups, garden clubs, and in the classroom about
recycling. Many volunteered on Saturdays, sorting
materials, and in the early days when space was limited,
crushing the aluminum cans.
I publically salute those citizens, young and old, who
developed a recycling program that Chattooga County can
be proud of.
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NFIB Hits
Proposal
The state’s largest small
business advocacy organiza
tion has stepped up its opposi
tion to legiglgtion that would
change the way that electric
utiligy rates are set and
guarantee a 100 percent return
on construction of utility
facilities.
In a “‘Legislative Alert” to
its small-business members,
the Georgia chapter of the Na
tional Federation of Indepen
dent Business (NFIB) increas
ed its efforts to oppose House
Bill 280. The legislation would
require the state Public Service
Commission to issue Georgia
Power Co. a certificate of ap
proval prior to the actual con
struction of a power plant.
“If this bifi is approved,
Georgia Power will not%ave to
prove that the costs of the con
struction are necessary and
should be paid by consumers.
Instead, Georgia i/’ower will be
guaranteed full recovery on
construction costs,”” said Bert
Fridlin, NFIB state director.
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