August 16, 2013  Letter: How America was founded  — Excellent
editorial on the contribution that Dan Peeples has made to
Varnell. As a relative newcomer to this wonderful part of
America (we arrived in 1993), I also have been extremely
impressed with how a young man has taken on the challenge of
improving his community and achieved it with flying colors.
This is the basic strength of being American, not what political
bent you are, but how can one contribute to making a difference
to the community you live in. Dan Peeples has shown that no
matter how young you are, as long as you are focused, realize it
is a team effort and have leadership skills and energy, then you
can achieve your goals.  I understand Dan’s reason for his
decision to let someone else take the helm, but hope that we in
Georgia have not lost his energy, enthusiasm and leadership
skills. This example is the basis of how America was founded and
it is something that all of us should recognize and encourage in
our children and grandchildren.