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CONTRIBUTOR COMMENTARY

December 2004:

• 12/28: Fire stations, Home Depots, places you can recycle Yule trees, by Connie Wiggins
• 12/21: New Year's Eve set for downtown Lawrenceville this year, by Jay Markwalter
• 12/17: You're lucky to have know a person such as John O'Connor, by Deb Roberts
• 12/14: Charlotte Nash reflects on her 27 years with the county, by Charlotte Nash
• 12/10: Hill looks back, forward at his 12 years in chairman's slot, by F. Wayne Hill
• 12/7: America -- Wake up and stop watching trash television, by Roger Hagen
• 12/3: Gwinnett Ballet's Nutcracker starts annual run today, by Holley Calmes

November 2004:

• 11/23: Thank you Gwinnett for Great Day of Service volunteerism, by Ellen Gerstein
• 11/19: College professor takes lessons from students, yellow chair, by Pat Mitchell
• 11/16: Great Gwinnett Smokeout Day great start to stop smoking, by Steve Coldiron
• 11/12: Suburban opponents have unhealthy fixation on sprawl, by Benita Dodd
• 11/9: Rainbow House offers help, hope and a new start, by Betsy Pickren
• 11/5: County declares Nov. 4 "Marian Webb Day."
• 11/2: Says development firms put value back into community, by Mark Richardson

October 2004:

• 10/29: Death of friend makes election voting more meaningful, by Vally Sharp
• 10/26: Urges Gwinnettians to get involved, help renew SPLOST, by Paula Hastings
• 10/22: Take off the rose-colored glasses and see suburbia, by Benita Dodd
• 10/19: Naysaying husbands eat crow as spouses prove successful, by Charles Summerour
• 10/15: Former school principal realizes the value of school uniforms, by Steve Spellman
• 10/12: Philharmonic helps bring a little more beauty into our lives, by Holley Calmes
• 10/8: Take action to halt big tobacco marketing to children, by Phylecia Wilson
• 10/5: Georgia gem of Cumberland threatened by Congress, by Annette Gelbrich
• 10/1: Calls upcoming amendment deceptive ballot measure, by Rep. Karla Drenner

September 2004:

• 9/28: Musical group surprises with songs from earlier era, by Elaine Fuerst
• 9/24: In heavy storms with no electricity, you seek new ventures, by the Rev. Bill Crosland
• 9/21: New study shows impact of Gwinnett convention facilities, by Carol Rachke
• 9/17: Raises questions about slow growth policies, by Jim Hood
• 9/14: Local teacher pens novel on subject of art theft, by Cheryl Ritzel
• 9/10: Driving in 4/8 postion might just save you from injury in accident, by Marsha Bomar
• 9/7: County seeks vintage items for McDaniel working farm park, by Tammy Gibson
• 9/3: Gwinnettian responds to Sen. Zell Miller, by Betsy Corley Pickren

August 2004:

• 8/31: Driving trip out West finds super sights, great vistas, by Steve Rausch
• 8/27: Suwanee Day Festival moves to new Town Center Park, by Lynn DeWilde
• 8/24: Sign up for Norcross 101 until Sept. 2, by Laura Blaszyk
• 8/20: How did you spend your summer? This lady wrote a mystery! By Holley Calmes
• 8/17: Over 100 "Project Safe Place" areas in Gwinnett for children, by Laura Cochling
• 8/13: Writer questions Sen. Miller's leadership in Washington, by Steve Reilly
• 8/10: Suwanee park opening this weekend features top performers, by Lynn DeWilde
• 8/6: Amid no traffic lights, Twiggs' schools show big jump, by Dr. Holly Robinson
• 8/3: Schools start, so check th is inspiring turnaround story, by Dr. Holly Robinson

July 2004:

• 7/30: Shopping now for Christmas gifts makes good sense, by Gay Watson
• 7/27: Political newcomer reflects on winning school board election, by Carol Boyce
• 7/23: The Community Bank sets up Taylor's Teams to help area, by Stanley Kelley
• 7/20: Gwinnett Public Library embarks on second "Gwinnett Reads," by Jean C. Gulley
• 7/16: Native catches the spirit of gracious city of Savannah, by Karen T. Bartlett
• 7/13: New water plant work plan calls for little disruption, by Neal Spivey
• 7/9: Ex-educator uses puppets to help children to avoid violence, by Mary Long
• 7/6: Old U.S. Highway 66 beckons with its many memories, by Bert Nasuti
• 7/2: Scouts find fun, excitement, beauty at Providence Canyon, by Annette Gelbrich:

June 2004:

• 6/29: Gwinnett's Relay for Life continues to lead national effort, by Phylicia Wilson
• 6/25: Remembering how it used to be in older day Lawrenceville, by Jimmy Sell
• 6/22: Society plans fund-raising barbecue at Elisha Winn house, by Terry Manning
• 6/18: Gwinnett libraries crowded and need more space, by JoAnn Pinder
• 6/15: Candidates for public office ought to remember Theo Frisbee's lesson, by Norman Baggs
• 6/11: Perimeter College grads hear from schools expert, by Cathy Henson
• 6/8: D-Day's anniversary: How troops were put in fighting mood, By Noel Griese
• 6/4: Builder, community groups work together for solutions, By Mark Richardson
• 6/1: Dollars make the difference in Great Days of Service, by Rachael Shaikun

May 2004:

• 5/28: Duluth duo helps budding writers publish their own books, by Vally Sharp and Jan Lowe
• 5/25: New legislation rids communities of eyesores along curbs, by Rep. Hugh Price
• 5/21: New state school board member outlines views on education, by Jose Perez
• 5/18: Senate hearing set for May 25 on Friendship Road problems, by Sen. Renee Unterman
• 5/14: Duluth COPS program helps reduce traffic deaths, by Bill Stevens
• 5/11: Rotarians' loose change helps to battle the spread of Alzheimer's, by Von Starkey
• 5/7: Lyra String concert ends Philharmonic series on May 18, by Cathy Grogan
• 5/4: If it's spring, the Gwinnett Relay for Life must be around the corner, by Steve Howell

April 2004:

• 4/30: Scots-Irish concept of clan and family lives on today, by Dr. Don Printz
• 4/27: Scots-Irish drama, "On Eagle's Wings" to premiere soon, by Paige Havens
• 4/23: Stone Mountain man helped bring electricity to county, by Greg Brooks
• 4/20: Many trek to Honduras and find people willing to change, by Charles Summerour
• 4/16: Watch out Big Chicken! Gwinnett has something bigger in town, by Holley Calmes
• 4/13: Future of log cabin in downtown Norcross is uncertain, by Anne Webb
• 4/9: "Balancing" of highway funding causes enormous problems, by Wayne Shackelford
• 4/6: Buford resident wins contest to help redesign space, by Ingle Chadwick
• 4/2: UGA to offer Maymester course on civil rights

March 2004:

• 3/30: Joint enrollment program offers seniors many benefits, by Carol Pennington Lynn
• 3/26: Middle schoolers face Environmental IQ Bowl, by Brenda McDaniel
• 3/23: Friend remembers distinctive personality of Thomas James, by Hoyt Tuggle
• 3/19: Congress should censure president for misleading us, by Ralph Greene
• 3/16: Remembering the gifted Ferris Hutchins of Lawrenceville, by Jim Hood
• 3/12: Don't ignore Uncle Sam at tax time, by Todd Mark
• 3/9/04: Toxic mold damages another victim: Grayson Methodist chapel, by Diane Bates
• 3/5/04: 55 area dentists to brighten teeth to benefit cancer site, by Dr. Bruce Carter
• 3/2/04: 5th Annual Senior Olympics to be April 24, by Bob Giselback

February 2004:

• 2/27/04: Coast Guard rescues 4 adrift at sea, tows to land, by Jeff Fincher
• 2/24/04: Ex-Snellville chief looks back at 40 years of service, by Jimmy Davis
• 2/20/04: Fighting gang activity is work in progress, by State Rep. Pedro Marin
• 2/17/04: Redistricting is great opportunity to put policy over politics, by Kelly McCutcheon
• 2/13/04: New Georgia encyclopedia launched, by Jamil Zainaldin
• 2/10: Says lots of people misuse SAT scores, by Annette Gelbrich
• 2/6/04: Firm helps communities turn liabilities into assets, by Bob Astalos
• 2/3/04: Says thumbs down to new way of financing classrooms, by Donald Valtman

January 2004:

• 1/30/04: "On Eagle's Wing" world premiere in 101 days in Gwinnett, by Paige Havens
• 1/27/04: Delta frequent flyer program raises some questions, by Mike Williams
• 1/23/04: Business needs to create environment for ethical behavior, by Jeff Haidet
• 1/20/04: City of Gwinnett casting its shadow in wider circles, by Frank K. Norton Jr.
• 1/16/04: New Web site could strengthen your marriage, by Laurie Boltin
• 1/13/04: Mike Patel gets top award from Indian American Center, by Peter Mathon
• 1/9/04: Be on the lookout for time, treasure, talent and legacy, by Gloria Berry
• 1/6/04: Ex-mayor of Snellville recalls images while in office, by Brett Harrell
• 1/2/04: Give yourself five gifts this year, by Gay Watson

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December 2004:

• 12/28: Gwinnett's cities need to adopt anti-smoking ban like county's
• 12/21: Diligent in life, old friend achieved unexpected success
• 12/17: Consider Animal Control if you want to adopt an animal
• 12/14: Sugar Hill gas prices, Rumsfeld's questions and Jekyll Island
• 12/10: It's sad that we don't have the old-time department stores
• 12/7: Hurry to get UGA undergrad degree at Gwinnett campus
• 12/3: Court penalizes Gwinnett interpretation of discharge level

November 2004:

• 11/23: Precinct splitting by Legislature costs counties dearly
• 11/19: Georgia GOP's overreaching could hurt it politically
• 11/16: Tradition in Georgia -- the more changes, the more of the same
• 11/12: Democrats only need to follow previous GOP action
• 11/9: Seattle has its own appeal if good weather
• 11/5: View from Seattle same with clear Bush victory
• 11/2: Trip to Gettysburg can be part of your Washington visit

October 2004:

• 10/29: Looking at certain facts to objectively predict election
• 10/26: Baseball could benefit by using instant replay cameras too
• 10/22: Patriotism is not the right of any individual or group
• 10/19: Gwinnett's water system is pumping with new redundancy
• 10/15: School uniforms are norm over much of the world
• 10/12: Bugged by "safe" political states and electoral college
• 10/8: New portion of road another reason for SPLOST
• 10/5: Washington's Crossing raises questions today
• 10/1: Thirteen straight division titles; same score in a day

September 2004:

• 9/28: Most Gwinnett cities need to enact no smoking order
• 9/24: Aurora Theatre being seen as economic development engine
• 9/21: Medicare hikes may become key campaign issue
• 9/17: Trip to Omaha: Went for no other reason than hadn't been
• 9/14: Next for Wayne Hill? Attractive as lieutenant governor?
• 9/10: Board of Regents can keep "University Center" in college's name
• 9/7: Americans tire of campaign tactics of hate-spewing
• 9/3: Pact to give Gwinnett cities a bigger part of SPLOST funds

August 2004:

• 8/31: Action by regents for college moves Gwinnett forward more
• 8/27: Gwinnett University Center needs president, new status
• 8/24: Enjoy cultural facilities of Atlanta within the perimeter
• 8/20: Some say "Ho Hum" to the return of the Olympic games
• 8/17: Clyde Edgerton uses voice to entertain and to ensnare
• 8/13: Endorsements, big money are no match for wrath of voters.
• 8/10: Could chairman be nominated by 2 percent of voters?
• 8/6: Irish of any religion can enjoy St. Patrick's Day in Savannah
• 8/3: Should every prisoner being arrested be handcuffed?

July 2004:

• 7/30: Colleges becoming less diverse, more elitist
• 7/27: Bob Wood known to be stubborn in good sense of the word
• 7/23: Several surprises emerge from Tuesday's general primary
• 7/20: Myriad of political signs send message: All can't win
• 7/16: Gwinnett firm nears finish of moving 5th runway's airport dirt
• 7/13: "Founding Mother" gives great insight into the Revolution
• 7/9: Old Button keeps showing up all over the place
• 7/6: Georgia's primary rules give voters their freedom
• 7/2: Fahrenheit 9/11 movie begins new assault from liberal side

June 2004:

• 6/29: With right equipment, good life is a bowl of cherries
• 6/25: More bashing of media, with suggestion for candidates
• 6/22: Tidbits: Gwinnett sees that diversity is a two-way street
• 6/18: USA's reputation for fighting "just" wars is down the hatch
• 6/15: You can't park a car anywhere you want
• 6/11: Check out Georgia's Seven Wonders
• 6/8: Neat day trip from Gwinnett is visit to Little White House
• 6/4: Ireland will do wonders for you
• 6/1: "On Eagle's Wings" premieres in Northern Ireland as big hit

May 2004:

• 5/28: "On Eagle's Wings" to open tonight in Northern Ireland

May 2004:

• 5/25: Six Democrats, one in GOP, run for 4th congressional seat
• 5/21: Ramifications of John Oxendine running to be state's lieutenant governor
• 5/18: Columbus native runs nonprofit to build Afghan schools
• 5/14: Is our country better off than it was four years ago?
• 5/11: Republicans continue effort for control of legislature
• 5/7: Bob Wood surprises many by jumping into chairman race
• 5/4: Perplexed about Sheriff's funds? Here's local explanation

April 2004:

• 4/30: County seat founders spotted location close to center
• 4/27: A look at what you're reading
• 4/23: Smoking ban gets reason applied; about the Tour de Georgia
• 4/20: Fireworks begin on Monday as political qualification begins
• 4/16: New redistricting maps bring credibility to government
• 4/13: Gwinnett bypasses DeKalb in population; becomes state's second largest county
• 4/9: Tub manufacturer thrives with innovations in design
• 4/6: Signs seem to show that Gwinnett's economy is improving
• 4/2: County ban on smoking to be tested on April 13

March 2004:

• 3/30: Arrival of spring means activities pick up in Gwinnett
• 3/26: Gwinnett University Center need presidency filled pronto
• 3/23: Gwinnett Chamber invitation to Hannity raises eyebrows
• 3/19: Low pay, but many interested in this position
• 3/16: Redrawn Georgia legislative map could help Gwinnett
• 3/12: Legislative posturing will remind us of Shakespeare
• 3/9/04: Button Bash is talkative, entertaining event
• 3/5/04: Nation easily could tire from eight months of campaigning
• 3/2/04: LeCarre book recalls sighting at bridge in Berlin

February 2004:

• 2/27/04: Georgia gives citizens wide latitude on ways to vote
• 2/24/04: Vacancies signal drop of high-tech employment in Gwinnett
• 2/20/04: This and that from around Gwinnett
• 2/17/04: Time to come clean on my own military experience
• 2/13/04: Will Bush dump Cheney and pick another Veep candidate?
• 2/10/04: Alliance's "My Fair Lady" features Gainesville performer
• 2/6/04: Georgians voting March 2 may not have much of a choice
• 2/3/04: That wandering bear brings inspiration to some

January 2004:

• 1/30/04: Atlanta Episcopal Bishop writes book on homsexual vote
• 1/27/04: New vice is trying to keep snack from being eaten all at once
• 1/23/04: Return to haunts of middle Georgia finds surprises
• 1/20/04: Improvements on Highway 316 needed via toll financing
• 1/16/04: New officers, new baby and always plenty of coathangers
• 1/13/04: Posture at Pledge and clothing that looks like flag bug me
• 1/9/04: Disturbing report on Saudi Arabia
• 1/6/04: We failed to improve Highway 316 in 1970s, which hurts today
• 1/2/04: New Year 2004 means continued changes, particularly for Gwinnett