By Elliott Brack
Editor and Publisher, GwinnettForu
OCT. 19, 2021 | White brick: Don’t know about your neighborhood, but in ours some guru is putting out the word that the best way to re-present your red brick house…..is to paint the bricks white. We’ve seen several such structures change from red to white in the last six months, something like a new fad. Or possibly there is some unique wisdom about changing the color of your home to this white appearance. We’re not saying it’s bad; in many cases, it spruces up the house. But for us, we’ll stay with our traditional distinctively red brick. We see no reason to add a coat of paint to brick.
Putnam
Rest on your laurels, Judy Putnam. Just after Peachtree Corners became a city, you became the communications officer and you have served well. We appreciate all the courtesies you have extended to GwinnettForum, keeping us alert to activities in this the newest of Gwinnett cities. And you have done it in such a friendly, cordial way. Now, enjoy your well-earned retirement from the daily grind!
Around the corner: the date we hear for the opening of the new Norcross library is next Tuesday, October 26, with the ribbon cutting set for 3 p.m. The new 22,000 square foot library is closer to the center of town, between Buford Highway and Lillian Webb Park. It’s an attractive modern structure highlighting that part of town as a significant addition. Who’ll be the first person to check out a book?
Modern automobiles are wonderful, but look out when a part goes out of whack. We remember when replacing an automobile headlight was mainly purchasing a new bulb (often made by GE) for about 65 cents. You yourself (no mechanic) unscrewed a cowling around the headlight, took out the old bulb, put in the new bulb and replaced the cowling, and your problem was solved.
Finding one of my headlights malfunctioning, I found the procedure wasn’t so simple, and one that I could not do. Today’s modern headlights cannot be approached directly from the front of the vehicle. A mechanic has to remove the entire front fender panel before he can get to the light. Then the new bulb, at a cost of $89.60, can be replaced. Eventually you are writing a check for $160.19 for parts and labor, as you fondly remember the older cars and their 65 cent bulbs. But it could be worse. Some foreign cars have headlights that turn as you turn a corner. Replacing one of these could cost you as much as $1,600!
People often ask: “When should I send you a story for GwinnettForum?
Best bet is two weeks before you want it printed, if possible. While we publish on Tuesday and Friday, our deadlines are 10 a.m. on Monday and Thursday. Getting a story in at the last minute is tantamount to not getting it printed in that edition.
So, the earlier, the better. Not only that, but if you get it in well in advance, and it’s an upcoming event, you might be listed several times in the Calendar before your event!
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