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TODAY'S
ISSUE
County Commission
declares Nov. 4 "Marian Webb Day"
(Editor's Note: The Gwinnett County Commission
formally adopted this proclamation at its meeting on Tuesday.
-eeb)
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: MARION ALLISON WEBB, THE DAUGHTER OF MARVIN A. ALLISON
AND GERTRUDE STOVALL ALLISON WAS RAISED IN LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA
AND GRADUATED FROM WESLEYAN COLLEGE WITH A MAJOR IN ENGLISH AND
JOURNALISM…
AND WHERAS AFTER GRADUATION SHE COME HOME TO LAWRENCEVILLE AND
TOOK THE REINS OF THE NEWS- HERALD, A LOCAL NEWPAPER HER FATHER
ESTABLISHED…
AND WHEREAS SHE WAS EDITOR OF THE NEWS -HERALD FROM 1949 TO 1964…
AND WHEREAS, WITH A GOAL TO CREATE CITY AND COUNTY UNITY SHE
USED THE PAPER AS A TOOL TO "GET THINGS STARTED AND ENGAGE
THE COMMUNITY"…
AND WHEREAS SHE FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE LAWRENCEVILLE CITY SQUARE
BY GETTING THE CITY'S VERY FIRST STREET SIGNS INSTALLED IN 1949…
AND WHEREAS SHE FOCUSED ON THE GEORGIA POWER GEORGIA BETTER HOMETOWN
CONTEST TO HELP SUPPORT THE EFFORTS TO BEAUTIFY AND MODERNIZE
LAWRENCEVILLE…
AND WHEREAS AFTER LOSING HER FATHER TO BONE CANCER IN 1959, SHE
USED THE NEWS HERALD TO PROMOTE THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER AND ENCOURAGED
THE GEORGIA DIVISION OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TO ESTABLISH
A BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND LATER AN OFFICE IN LAWRENCEVILLE TO SERVE
GWINNETT COUNTY RESIDENTS…
AND WHEREAS, IN 1975 AS A THREE-YEAR BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR AND
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY BOARD MEMBER WITH THE HELP OF ONLY A FEW
VOLUNTEERS PLANNED AND CHAIRED THE FIRST AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
CRUSADERS' BALL AGAINST CANCER, WHICH IN THE PAST 30 YEARS HAS
RAISED MORE THAN $1.5 MILLION FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER…
AND WHEREAS HER EFFORTS BROUGHT CANCER AND MAMMOGRAPHY AWARENESS
TO LAWRENCEVILLE AND GWINNETT RESIDENTS…
AND WHEREAS SHE WAS CHAIRPERSON OF THE GWINNETT HOSPITAL SYSTEM
FOUNDATION'S TIME MATTERS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER AND
CONTRIBUTED FINANCIALLY TO THE FOUNDATION…
AND WHEREAS THE GWINNETT HOSPITAL SYSTEM FOUNDATION NAMED THEIR
MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING CENTER THE MARION ALLISON WEBB MAMMOGRAM
SCREENING CENTER IN 2001…
AND WHEREAS THE CENTER CUT WAITING TIME FROM 70 DAYS TO JUST
A FEW DAYS…
AND WHEREAS SHE HELPED LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR MANY OTHER LOCAL
ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE GWINNETT COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS, THE
COUNTY SEAT PLAYERS AND THE GWINNETT CHORAL GUILD…
AND WHEREAS SHE IS THE HONORARY CHAIR OF THE 30TH ANNUAL AMERCAN
CANCER SOCIETY 2005 GALA, PIRATES AND THE CARIBBEAN, WHICH WILL
BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2004 …
AND WHEREAS SHE IS THE WIFE TO JONES WEBB, MOTHER TO MARVIN ALLISON
WEBB AND JULIA WEBB DAVIS AND GRANDMOTHER TO ELLA, TAYLOR AND
GRAEME WEBB AND KATHLEEN, ALEX AND PIPER DAVIS…
AND WHEREAS MARION ALLISON WEBB HAS USED HER VOICE, HER ENERGY
AND HER FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO MAKE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA AND
GWINNETT COUNTY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND TO EDUCATE ITS CITIZENS
ABOUT CANCER AND OTHER ISSUES…
AND WHEREAS SHE HAS WORKED LIFELONG TO MAINTAIN GWINNETT COUNTY'S
IDENITY…
WE DO HEREBY DECLARE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2004 AS MARION ALLISON
WEBB DAY IN GWINNETT COUNTY AND ESPECIALLY IN LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA,
HER HOMETOWN.
ELLIOTT
BRACK
View
from Seattle much the same with clear Bush victory
By Elliott Brack
Editor and Publisher
GwinnettForum.com
SEATTLE, Nov. 5, 2004 -- Even after flying more than 3,000 miles
across the country, we find the politics are very much the same
in the state of Washington as in Georgia: the outback (farming
section of the state), much like rural Georgia, goes solidly for
Bush, while the key centers of population in Washington, are solidly
in the Kerry camp.
 And
the results nationwide, of course, are the same, only seen from
a West Coast angle out here.
At least in Georgia we knew Tuesday night the outcome of key
elections, such as that of U.S. Senator, and the constitutional
amendments, a benefit of Georgia having fast-reporting computer
ballot and tabulating. Not here in Washington.
For instance, even in the key governor's race in Washington
results may not be known for a week or maybe not until certification
on November 17. Here Democrat Christine Gregoire is holding a
lead over Republican Dino Rossi. But on Thursday morning, the
newspapers here were reporting that there were still an estimated
800,000 ballots more to count. Therefore, both camps remain optimistic
that they could win.
At least in Georgia, we even knew the results in close elections,
such as the three candidates running for the on the Court of Appeals.
Now Debra Bernes and Howard Mead will have to run yet again in
a runoff. They may think the political year will never end!
* * * * * *
As for the presidential election, sure enough, we'll get as the
GOP supporter wanted: "four more years" with President
Bush. That tells me something: not to put my trust and faith in
the conviction of some of my Republican friends, who before the
election were telling me over and over that they were so scared
that they thought John Kerry would win.
Yet even though the Washington Redskins lost their last home
game before the election----a clear signal that Kerry would win-----it
was not to be. Even a stunning spoiling of the curse of the Babe
and a Boston World Series victory could not propel the Massachusetts
senator to victory.
* * * * *
Traffic and education are also a major focus of Washington. The
state's voters in King County (Seattle) gave a big endorsement
to a transit package and road projects, including a monorail extension.
However, voters in Washington solidly turned down an effort to
raise the state sales tax one penny for education. The state now
has an eight per cent sales tax, but has no state income tax.
* * * * *
This morning we got an email that contained a letter from John
Kerry seeking to re-unite the country behind President Bush. And
since we had no other Feedback for this issue, the Senator's letter
is included today. Read it and find hope that the country can
be brought back together. But for this to happen, people of all
political leanings will have to give a little, trust each other,
and even forgive. Let us hope that we all can do so.
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McLEMORE'S
WORLD
11/5: Campaign ends
up close
The latest from cartoonist Bill McLemore:
FEEDBACK
11/3: Kerry sends
message for unity in finding common ground
(Editor's Note: the following message went
out from Senator John Kerry in an email on Wednesday. -eeb)
Earlier today I spoke to President Bush, and offered him and
Laura our congratulations on their victory. We had a good conversation,
and we talked about the danger of division in our country and
the need, the desperate need, for unity for finding the common
ground, coming together. Today, I hope that we can begin the healing.
In America, it is vital that every vote counts, and that every
vote be counted. But the outcome should be decided by voters,
not a protracted legal process. I would not give up this fight
if there was a chance that we would prevail. But it is now clear
that even when all the provisional ballots are counted, which
they will be, there won't be enough outstanding votes for our
campaign to be able to win Ohio. And therefore, we cannot win
this election.
It was a privilege and a gift to spend two years traveling this
country, coming to know so many of you. I wish I could just wrap
you in my arms and embrace each and every one of you individually
all across this nation. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you.
To all of you, my volunteers and online supporters, all across
this country who gave so much of themselves, thank you. Thanks
to William Field, a six-year-old who collected $680, a quarter
and a dollar at a time selling bracelets during the summer to
help change America. Thanks to Michael Benson from Florida who
I spied in a rope line holding a container of money. It turned
out he raided his piggy bank and wanted to contribute. And thanks
to Alana Wexler, who at 11 years old started Kids for Kerry.
I thank all of you, who took time to travel, time off from work,
and their own vacation time to work in states far and wide. You
braved the hot days of summer and the cold days of the fall and
the winter to knock on doors because you were determined to open
the doors of opportunity to all Americans. You worked your hearts
out, and I say, don't lose faith. What you did made a difference,
and building on itself, we will go on to make a difference another
day. I promise you, that time will come -- the election will come
when your work and your ballots will change the world, and it's
worth fighting for.
I'm proud of what we stood for in this campaign, and of what
we accomplished. When we began, no one thought it was possible
to even make this a close race, but we stood for real change,
change that would make a real difference in the life of our nation,
the lives of our families, and we defined that choice to America.
I'll never forget the wonderful people who came to our rallies,
who stood in our rope lines, who put their hopes in our hands,
who invested in each and every one of us. I saw in them the truth
that America is not only great, but it is good.
So here -- with a grateful heart, I leave this campaign with
a prayer that has even greater meaning to me now that I've come
to know our vast country so much better and that prayer is very
simple: God bless America.
-- John Kerry, Boston, Mass.
NEWS
Santa to arrive (how
else? by train at Railroad Museum
Santa Claus will arrive (by train) at the Southeastern Railway
Museum in Duluth on Saturday, Nov 13 at 1:30 p.m.. Guests are
encouraged to bring their cameras and visit the museum during
the holiday season.
The Museum is also pleased to announce that it is accepting reservations
for breakfast with Santa Claus. The museum will host a light breakfast
with Santa on Saturdays November 20, and 27, and on December 4,
11 and 18. Admission to the event will be $3 per person in addition
to museum admission. Breakfast will be available at 9:30 and 10:30.
Attendees, their parents & Santa will be given priority seating
on the train rides at 10:15 and 11:15. Advance reservations are
required to ensure breakfast seating and may be made by calling
the museum Thursday - Saturday at 770-476-2013.
Southeastern Railway Museum is at 3595 Peachtree Road, Duluth,
north of Pleasant Hill Road.
Volunteers needed
form Children's Healthcare parade
Looking for a fun way to give back during the holidays? Join
the over 10,000 Festival of Trees and Children's Healthcare of
Atlanta Christmas Parade volunteers! The 28th annual Festival
of Trees, one of the southeast's largest holiday extravaganzas,
will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown
Atlanta from December 4 - 12, and will benefit the Children's
Healthcare of Atlanta Sibley Heart Center. Festival of Trees volunteers
will assist with set-up, crafts, escorting, greeting and more.
In addition, volunteers will help kick off the Festival of Trees
at the Children's Christmas Parade on December 4. Parade volunteers
will assist with set-up, check-in, costuming and make up, balloon
handling and breakdown. For more information, please contact the
volunteer hotline today at 404-785-8828.
Nominations sought
for second Women's Legacy awards
Women who share their time, talent, and treasure are valuable
to Gwinnett County. Their legacy enables them to live on. If you
know a woman who has left her mark on Gwinnett through philanthropic
endeavors, nominate her for a women's Legacy award.
On March 4, 2005, the Women's Legacy of United Way will honor
women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence
by volunteering their time, talent, and treasure. Awards presented
at the dinner will acknowledge women who have devoted themselves
to one of the four categories: Time, Talent, Treasure, and Legacy.
One award will be given for each category.
Help honor those women who have made a difference in Gwinnett
by sending in your nominations for the second annual Legacy Awards
on or before November 19, 2004. To find out which category best
fits your nominee, or to download a nomination form, visit: www.unitedwayatlanta.org/womenslegacy.
For further information concerning the Women's Legacy of United
Way in Gwinnett contact Pat Hart at United Way in Gwinnett, 678-417-6434
or phart@unitedwayatlanta.org.
BOOK
RECOMMENDATION
- An invitation: What books have you enjoyed? Send us your
best recent book along with a short paragraph as to why you
liked it, plus what you plan to read next. --eeb
ENCYCLOPEDIA
TIDBIT
11/5: Slave treatment
subject of Fanny Kemble's coastal diary
The British actress and writer Fanny Kemble's (1809-1893)
infamous entanglement with Georgia began in the 1830s when she
married Pierce Mease Butler, who in 1836 inherited his grandfather's
legacy, including hundreds of slaves and several plantations on
the Sea Islands.
 Frances
Anne Kemble was born in 1809 into the first family of the British
stage. After her London debut in 1829 at Covent Garden, where
she triumphed in the role of Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and
Juliet, she became an icon of the British stage.
In December 1838 Kemble accompanied her husband and two young
daughters to Butler's vast holdings on St. Simons and Butler's
islands.
Kemble's riveting account of her husband's slaves provides gripping
insight on life in the antebellum South. Kemble's battles with
Butler over harsh treatment of slaves contributed to the couple's
permanent impasse, which resulted in marital separation in 1845
and a divorce in 1849.
Although abolitionists encouraged Kemble to publish the vivid
diary of her days in Georgia, she resisted their entreaties for
more than two decades, so as not to antagonize Butler, who maintained
custody of their two daughters until they came of age. During
the Civil War, Kemble became alarmed about foreign attitudes toward
the Confederacy and published her Journal of a Residence on a
Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839 in England in 1863. This book
caused a sensation as well.
Kemble eventually moved back to Philadelphia, where she supported
herself by touring the United States and Europe with her Shakespeare
readings. She continued to travel until her death on January 15,
1893, in London.
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Certain ingredient
needed to ensure happiness of others
"Whoever is happy will make others happy too."
-- Anne Frank, via Cindy Evans, Duluth.
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