County can make facility more efficient
The proposals to privatize the Fulton County Residential Health Care Facility and the Nursing Service are in, and what did we learn? First, we learned there are not many companies out there that want to bid on our facilities. I understand it’s because our programs serve everyone in the community — including those whom most other agencies don’t want to bother with. Second, I think we learned this process is, in the end, about what it means to be a community. The way I understand the article in the paper, the county asked Nathan Littauer and Mountain Valley Hospice to be involved. Of course, they have to respond; they are part of our community. Lastly, I think we learned that if the community, employees and the county work together, a long-term solution can be worked on and implemented that meets the need of our residents, including keeping both the RHCF and Nursing Service public. So, if Nathan Littauer is willing to pay $4.
» Full StoryAnti-smoking plans work
In 2003, ASAPP’s Promise conducted its first substance-abuse survey of seventh- through 12th- graders in Fulton County. At that time, 37 percent of our 12th-graders smoked cigarettes regularly.
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We all like to dine out, and the hospitality field enjoys our company. After all, the staff relies on those of us who dine outside of the home for their livelihood — especially the wait staff, who, by the way, works very hard for very little.
» Full StoryBus plan doesn’t add up
I find it curious that Fulton County can build a hangar at the airport for $679,000 and the Johnstown school district plans to spend nearly $3 million on a bus garage that won’t even house the buses.
Something does not add up.
Plow was slow to arrive
On Feb. 25, during the snow storm, our paper carrier went off the side of our road because the road was not plowed.
My husband brought the carrier into our house and I called the town barn. We live in the town of Florida.
Little Leagues trying to keep prices down
The local Little Leagues are fair. It’s not fair to compare it to soccer because they are two different organizations. If you do your homework on area prices, you will find that Johnstown is in the middle of the pack.
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Flying Fish swim states
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART @ MAYFIELD E.S.
SALVATION ARMY AWARDS BRUNCH
MAYOR KING PICKING UP GARBAGE
MHA MINI-GOLF EVENT
ALL-COUNTY II FESTIVAL
HOUSE FIRE ON BRAND ROAD, CHARLESTON
Womens Rights Performance at Arkell Museum