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OUT BY CHARLES OLIVER member Frank Robertson. “Historically,the city March to provide $1 million to help run sewer to ON THE [email protected] and county have paid to move utilities.” Tunnel Hill from the Mill Creek plant to the I-75 In April, the Whitfield County Board of interchange. The bids Monday were for the first 3 INSIDE Dalton Utilities won’t be extending sewer to Commissioners informed Dalton Utilities it phase of that project. Tunnel Hill just yet. would have to pay to relocate above-ground and “We’ve invested about $7 million in the The Board of Water,Light and Sinking Fund below-ground utility lines along county right of plant, and we’ll spend about $3 million on this, Commissioners Monday tabled bids on the first way on special purpose local option sales tax and they’ll put in $1 million,”said Cope. Israeli policy hinges on part of a project to extend a sewer line from the (SPLOST) projects. The county estimated those Dalton Utilities officials say they received the intentions of Mill Creek wastewater plant to Tunnel Hill. relocation costs would be $8 million to $13 mil- word from the county that it would not be pick- Palestinians and their Board members expressed concern about taking lion. Dalton Utilities president and CEO Don ing up any relocating costs three weeks after the Arab allies.Are they com- on the estimated $3 million cost of the project. Cope had asked the county to share some of utility’s board approved the agreement with the mitted to peace? “My concern is that we are now facing $8 those costs. He said the utility hadn’t budgeted million, $10 million or $12 million to move util- for those costs and would have to take the See Cal Thomas ities that we haven’t budgeted for,” said board money from some other line item. ➣ Please see SEWER, 2A on page 4A The Board of Commissioners agreed in Maintaining a sound diet can be very important dur- ing cancer treatment. Experts offer some tips on Rangers Concentration City asked what to do. to OK See page 5A add river Braves fall to Colorado Rockies, 5-1 7 hens See page 1B to patrol per house FROM TODAY’S after 2 BY CHARLES OLIVER FORUM deaths [email protected] “Has anyone drove down Will Esters admits he isn’t your Varnell’s Main Street late- typical farmer. But he is, he says, ly? No wonder they are try- part of a growing movement of ing to move it two miles to BY MARK MILLICAN urban professionals interested in Cleveland Highway.” [email protected] “locally grown, sustainable, envi- ronmentally friendly” food. “The post office in Rangers with the state And you don’t get more local downtown Dalton has been Department of Natural Resources than your back yard. an eyesore for five decades. are patrolling the Conasauga River Esters and fellow Dalton resi- If Varnell can get theirs from the Tennessee line down into dent Craig Harper asked the City fixed, be thankful.” Gordon County following two area Council on Monday to change its drownings on the river in late win- laws to allow people to own up to “I wish everybody would ter and early spring. stop picking on Nathan seven laying hens. Current city “We’re out on the weekends, but laws ban people from keeping most Deal. He’s never done any- also on weekday thing.” farm or game animals, including afternoons,”said chickens. Sgt. John Esters and Harper showed the WEATHER VanLandingham council laws from cities such as with the DNR’s Seattle, Boston, Chicago and Forecast: Sunny law enforcement Atlanta that permit people to raise Today’s High: 77 office in limited numbers of hens. Harper Tonight’s Low: 45 Calhoun. “We’re says those laws typically bar roost- Details, Page 8A looking for life ers, limit the number of hens, jacket and drug restrict chicken houses to back- and alcohol vio- Hackney yards and require that those chicken INSIDE lations, and we’ve houses be kept away from property encountered sev- lines and be “aesthetically appro- Classified...... 6B eral of each.” priate” to the neighborhood. Comics...... 5B The body of Brett Thomason, “I first heard about it last sum- Crossword...... 4B 19, was found in the river on March 21 after he went missing in the mer at a swim meet, and I heard Dear Abby...... 5B Riverbend Road area of Whitfield about the ordinance in Signal Horoscope...... 4B County on Feb. 19. Mountain, Tenn.,”said Harper. “I Lottery...... 2A The body of Winston “Bo” thought it might be an interesting thing to do, and I mentioned it to Movies...... 4B Hackney, 38, was found on April 17 as authorities dragged the river in Mr. Esters. But we both independ- Obituaries...... 7A southwestern Murray County. The ently looked at the (Dalton) ordi- Opinion...... 4A body was found almost two miles nance and realized it wouldn’t be MISTY WATSON/THE DAILY CITIZEN Sports...... 1-3B below the spot near Brown Bridge possible.” Road where family members said Harper said he has never raised Autumn Green, a kindergartner at Coker Elementary School, is Hackney was fishing on Easter chickens, but Esters says he did Sunday. all business while trying to balance a Wiffle ball on a spoon before moving to Dalton. VanLandingham said officers during the “egg spoon relay,”on Monday. Wiffle balls are used “There’s a lot to be said for us are “pulling people off the water” instead of eggs. It’sless messy that way.. taking a step towards a greener way who do not have one PFD, or per- of doing things,”Esters said. 7 69847 00001 6 sonal flotation device, per person, In the past, some Dalton resi- or who are intoxicated. dents have complained about the “We’ve issued several citations noise from roosters and about and pulled people out, depending Bear sighted on chickens roaming neighborhoods. on their level of intoxication,”he But Esters says the laws other cities said. “We’ve also had several have adopted address those con- instances of people using marijua- North Tibbs Road cerns as well as potential odor and na.” sanitary problems. VanLandingham said rangers are FROMSTAFF REPORTS For instance, Esters says, one working from the Tennessee border law says if hens are out of their — where they’re keeping an eye on A black bear was sighted in the North Tibbs Road area of Dalton coops they must be supervised by canoeists and kayakers — down Monday afternoon near some apartment complexes. Dalton Police offi- someone and be in a fenced-in area. into the Calhoun area. cers looked for the bear to no avail. Council member Charlie Bethel He said community members “This is apparently something that happens every springtime,”said said he has looked at the informa- and others on the river can report police spokesman Bruce Frazier. “They come down off the mountain. tion provided by Esters and Harper violators and remain anonymous if People were concerned because there were kids around.” and done his own research into they wish. The “24-hour/7-days-a- what other cities have done. He Checkitout at week” number is 1-800-241-1367. North Tibbs Road hugs the flank of Mount Sinai west of I-75, and The Calhoun office can be reached intersects with College Drive. Frazier advised keeping garbage cans up and not leaving out cat or daltondailycitizen.com on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 ➣ p.m. at (706) 624-1367. dog food in the spring. Please see COUNCIL, 2A

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If you include a name of HOME:Resaca Our offices are located on the a person or business, please FAMILY:Brother, west side of the intersection of spell it. Call 706-272-7748 facilities Salvador Morales Thornton Avenue and Morris to reach Today’s Forum. WORK:Construction Street in downtown Dalton. BY JAMIE JONES PLAY:Volleyball We’re open 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. “I have always wondered [email protected] Monday through Friday. why the post office doesn’t HE SAID:“There are reverse the flow of traffic — only two kinds of How to call us: entering from Crawford and Whitfield County com- people, the best and exiting onto Thornton. missioners are considering Main number: 706-217- Seems like that would save a the possibility of building a everyone else.” NEWS lot of traffic jams and cost new home for county offices. (That’s 706-217-6397) very little.” The Board of When you’re not sure with whom Commissioners on Monday you need to speak, our operator “Why can Whitfield tabled discussion on a Sewer: Blocked? will make sure you’re transferred to County go to Murray County $50,000 architectural study the person who can best help you. and arrest somebody,and yet get Pelosi on the stand. That from Carlson-Jones ➣ bers. I’ve got a warrant just across would be real torture.” Cont. from page 1A Architects and MACTEC, an “We aren’t in the sewer Delivery: 706-272-7705 the line in Gordon County Alpharettea-based engineer- county to extend sewer to business. That’s a business Our staff can take your subscrip- and I can’t seem to get it “It doesn’t matter if you ing firm, on a new adminis- tion and delivery-related calls served.” are black, white, purple or Tunnel Hill. Board members decision for Dalton trative building. said they want to discuss the Utilities,”he said. from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday green. Responsible people Commissioners delayed talk through Friday, and from 6 a.m. “I don’t think that it’s fair vote for the person who is costs of moving utilities with Babb said commissioners about the proposal because commissioners before voting did agree that it was impor- to 10 a.m. Saturday and that the Special Olympics best qualified to be president county administrator Bob event that happened on of the United States.” on the sewer bids. tant to get sewer to the north Sunday. McLeod is on vacation. If a subscriber is missed, call by Friday was put on the second Cope said the bids on the end of the county to help page while Dalton High “I wonder why a mother Last year,the county paid sewer project were good for spur economic development. 10 a.m. on weekdays and MACTEC $33,750 to com- weekends for re-delivery. School was put on the first. I who is so liberal in her 60 days, so the board could He said that’s why they know there’s not a lot these beliefs can’t understand why plete a study of the county’s still vote on them at its June offered the utility $1 million Call if you need to: two administrative buildings ➣ have us redeliver your news- special needs kids get to do. her son is always sitting in a meeting. as an incentive for the proj- For once, I think they should jail cell.” near the courthouse. Reached after the meet- ect. paper MACTEC recommended the ➣ order or renew a subscription be put first.” ing, commission chairman “I understand their hesita- “I played baseball for county demolish ➣ ask for a vacation hold Mike Babb said the county tion. We’ll talk to them and “I just got through read- Coach Poole for four years. Administrative Building No. ➣ have us refill a newsrack may have had “some cases” see if there’s some other way ing ‘What’s a Kid to Do.’I You can’t find a more class 2 at the corner of King and where it paid to move utili- we can get sewer handled, ➣ ask about your account still have the same question. act or better person. He is a Selvidge streets and replace ➣ order a back issue ties in the past but it had no and if not, we’ll continue to I’ve got two grandchildren true player’s coach.” it with a four- or five-story, legal obligation to do so. do without sewer for a little that would be considered 66,000-square-foot adminis- Classified: 706-217-6397 “The commissioners have bit longer,” he said. middle class and they can’t “I am a white person and I tration complex connected to Utility board members To place a classified ad, or for made the determination to afford any of this stuff. If have lived in Dalton for 24 the county’s parking deck. follow state law, and our also received the results of questions about classified you’re as poor as Job’s years and my family and I The estimated cost is more understanding is that if we the 2008 audit. Dalton advertising. Hours are 8 a.m. to turkey,there’s all kinds of did not vote for Obama. So, than $13 million. The county Utilities had $170.3 million 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. free programs, and if you’re what’s your point?” are not charging to use the would also sell right of way, we don’t have in operating revenue in 2008, Classified fax: 706-272-7743 rich it’s no problem, but Administrative Building No. down from $171.9 million there’s a class in between “Congratulations to Mrs. to pay to move the utilities,” 1, at the corner of Crawford he said. “The problem is that the previous year. Operating Advertising: 706-217-6397 that probably will just be Ridley’s first grade class at Street and Thornton Avenue. watching TV while their par- City Park School. They came if you look at that $10 mil- expenses rose to $155.4 mil- To place a display advertise- The new study would give lion to move utilities and we lion from $152.5 million. ents are at work.” in first place overall last county officials a building ment, schedule an insert, or for Wednesday in the field day expected to collect $45 mil- For the first quarter of questions about your advertis- timeline, evaluate the envi- lion over the three years of 2009, the utility had operat- “As everyone knows, events.” ronmental problems with ing account. NASCAR and rasslin’ are that SPLOST. With the ing revenues of $43.1 mil- Administrative Building No. Advertising fax: 706-272-7743 not sports. They are opiates “Those complaining downturn, we probably lion, down from $44.5 mil- for the bubbas.” about the big trucks really 2 and determine current con- aren’t going to collect that. lion. Operating expenses Newsroom: 706-217-6397 would complain if they struction costs. It would But $10 million out of $45 dropped to $40.1 million identify common space all this number if you: Editor: That’s Mr. stopped running. There million means we won’t be from $43.6 million. C needs, handicapped accessi- ➣ have a question or comment Bubba to you. would be no food brought to able to lay as much asphalt Cope said the board’s bility,fire escapes and other about our news coverage, or the stores.” and make as many safety decision to delay many capi- sections of the new building. our editorial page “Congratulations to The enhancements.” tal improvements until the “This work will allow the ➣ have a story idea Daily Citizen sports depart- “Why weren’t the two But Babb said commis- economy turns helped reduce commissioners to make Newsroom fax: 706-275-6641 ment for the coverage of the teachers at Northwest sioners would be willing to costs as did management’s North Murray High School Whitfield put in jail for the informed decisions about the discuss the sewer project fur- vigilance in managing Sports: 706-272-7734 intrasquad game on harm to Jeremy Chastain?” next steps,”McLeod wrote in ther with utility board mem- expenses. Saturday.” an e-mail to commissioners. Sports fax: 706-275-6641 “Those teachers at “Our goal is to quickly take Corrections: 706-272-7750 “I wish everybody would Northwest are the ones who advantage of the low interest The newspaper strives for fair- stop picking on Nathan Deal. should have been arrested.” rates and hopefully lower Council: Chicken ness and accuracy. If you have He’s never done anything.” construction costs.” “We have spent another a question about a story, please “There is a member of $500,000 at Edwards Park call the newsroom. We will print says he and city attorney Morris Street. The city plans • James Charles Krincek, Congress named Bob while Westside kids have Jim Bisson have edited some to move the Dalton Area 20, no address given, was a correction or clarification Graham and he keeps a jour- two ballparks for about 20 Trucker when one is in order. of those laws into a draft Convention and Visitors charged Sunday by the nal of his activities every day ball teams to play on.” ordinance for the City Bureau in there when the Dalton Police Department and his journal does not Council to consider. work is completed. with probation violation and Management: agree with what the CIA is “I am so glad to see the dies at 32 Bethel said the draft ordi- ■ Approve an amendment terroristic threats and acts. saying. He says Pelosi is 18-wheelers rolling. As long William H. Bronson III 706-272-7700 nance would mandate that to the 2009 budget that adds • Abel Martinez-Fraire, right.” as they are we have bread on people get permits to keep $286,000 in transfer pay- 19, 905 Croy Drive,Dalton, Publisher the table.” BY MARK MILLICAN [email protected] hens. Up to 20 permits ments from Dalton Utilities was charged Sunday by the Jimmy Espy 706-272-7735 Editor: Bob Graham, a would be issued each year and adds $286,000 in Dalton Police Department Executive Editor Democrat from Florida, “Employers could not and an additional 20 permits expenses for computer soft- retired from the Senate in care less about longtime, A log truck driver from with possession of tools for Gary Jones 706-272-7731 each year after that. ware, the depot renovation the commission of a crime, 2003. dedicated employees. They’ll Summerville whose truck Advertising Director hire temps for low wages and ran off a road in western “It certainly allows peo- and adjustments for airport no insurance, possession of ple more liberty with respect hangar rental rates. Louis Toney 706-277-7391 “I’d like to congratulate with no insurance.” Whitfield County on April 20 less than an ounce of mari- to their own private property ■ Approve a beer pouring Business Manager our ex son-in-law. He is 5-5 has died. juana, suspended tag and in a way that should not be license for Angel’s Bar and driving without a license. and is marrying a woman “Copperheads do not live Freddy Dale Scroggins, Claudia Harrell 706-272-7702 who is 6-5. Now, he’ll in water and a common 32, died at Erlanger Hospital an inconvenience to neigh- an ownership change for the Circulation Director always have someone to look water snake will not harm in Chattanooga last week. He bors. There are things to pro- beer pouring license at the Chris McConkey 706-226-2668 up to.” you.” was employed by Shaw tect the interests of neigh- New Evergreen Chinese IT Director Industries and also worked bors,”Bethel said. Buffet. “Before Miss Towns was “Shame on you. Special with Owens Logging in He said it would also help Council members recog- at Northwest, there never Olympics should have been Rome. Dalton burnish its “green” nized Mike and Jackie Hurst, The Daily Citizen is a locally operated part of was a problem with the kids on the front page. Those kids Scroggins is believed to image. Covenant Bank and Planet of Newspaper Holdings Inc. and is a member expressing their happiness. It work so hard and people like “When we allow people the Grapes for having the of The Associated Press, Audit Bureau of have lost control of his truck Circulation, Georgia Press Association, was a rite of passage. Let you come along and put on a curve on Highway 201 to do what young, environ- most outstanding historic Southern Newspapers Publishers them run through the halls. them in the back seat. I hope west of Westside. He was air- mentally conscious families preservation projects of Association and the Newspaper Association Stop trying to make it some- you can live with yourself.” lifted to Erlanger. are doing across the country, 2008, as recognized by the of America. The Associated Press is entitled thing bad.” “We think he may have exclusively to the use for publication of all it allows us to talk about us Historic Preservation local news in this publication. The Daily “Has anyone drove down went off the road at that bad being part of that greater Commission. Citizen desires to be notified promptly of any “Carolyn Towns is right Varnell’s Main Street lately? curve and overcorrected,” community,” he said. They also held the first errors in its pages. The North Georgia in trying to keep order in the No wonder they are trying to said Paulette Owens of Also during the meeting, reading of an ordinance to Newspaper Group retains rights to the name school. That is her job. move it two miles to Owens Logging. “I guess council members voted 4-0 the city building code deal- The Daily Citizen-News. Parents need to stop being as Cleveland Highway.” The advertiser agrees that the publisher we’ll never know how it hap- to: ing with a repeat violation shall not be liable for damages arising out of immature as their seniors.” pened.” ■ Approve an agreement after a problem has been errors in advertisements beyond the amount “With gas prices rising Scroggins spoke to emer- with the Whitfield County “cured.”The law would paid for the space actually occupied by that “It seems to me that sen- are local governments going gency workers after he was Board of Commissioners to allow code enforcement to portion of the advertisement in which the to allow city and county iors at Northwest High cut out of his truck and create a land bank. The land issue a citation without fur- error occurred, whether such error is due to School need to be worried employees to drive vehicles the negligence of the publisher’s servants or answered doctors’ questions bank will use a $500,000 ther opportunity to correct a otherwise, and there shall be no liability for about graduating. If they home?” on the evening of the wreck. want to run, let them join the federal grant the two govern- violation if there is a repeat non-insertion of any advertisement beyond Owens said he was improv- ments got earlier this year to violation within 12 months the amount paid for such advertisement.” track team.” “Does Miss California’s ing until last week. The Daily Citizen will not be responsible for freedom of speech include purchase foreclosed and of the first “cure.” advance payments made to the newspaper “He had gotten better,” abandoned homes and carriers or independent distributors unless “Rules are rules. School lying to promote her agen- she said. “They had to take a principals have a job to do. If da?” demolish blighted buildings. made directly to the office of the newspa- portion of his skull out to ■ per. Subscription rates by independ- a student ran into a wall and Approve a $269,050 ent carrier: relieve the pressure, and contract with Cope Brothers permanently injured himself, “Women probation offi- when they took the packing Monthly: $12 ■ Yearly: $135.24 whose fault would that be?” cers enjoy harassing men so Construction to rehabilitate ■ Mail subscription rates provided on out last week they told his the interior of the old request. much they would work for “Thanks to the free. That could save the tax- father he was progressing — Norfolk Southern depot on Methods of payment: Cash, check, bank he sat up in bed and was draft, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Chatsworth Police payers a lot of money.” American Express Department for picking me moving his limbs. Then his Second class postage paid at Dalton, Ga., up in the rain on Saturday “The post office in down- blood pressure bottomed out 3350 Chattanooga Rd. 30720. night and giving me a ride town Dalton has been an eye- last Wednesday and they QUALITY PRODUCE POSTMASTER: Send address changes to couldn’t get him out of it.” Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 The Daily Citizen, P.O. Box 1167, Dalton, home.” sore for five decades. If 706-673-9470 Ga., 30722. Varnell can get theirs fixed, Scroggins leaves behind “I’d like to see Matlock be thankful.” two daughters. Prices Good May 18 thru May 23 Sara Lee Honey Wheat NORTH GEORGIA Tomatoes Bread NewCrop NEWSPAPER GROUP ¢ $ of SERVING NORTHWEST GEORGIA & SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE 2 FOR 4 Georgia Volume 47, Number 48 99 LB. Peaches THE DAILY CITIZEN Tuesday, May 19, 2009 3A County Field day superstar LOCAL BRIEFS School system to unveil building bids receives Bids for Whitfield County’s new high school will be opened today by the board of education in a special called meeting at 5 p.m. at the central office. The school is being federal built off of Crow Road near Prater’s Mill. It is set to open in 2011. During a work session on Monday,board members approved a list of personnel changes, including hiring sever- grant al teachers for the upcoming school year. The list will be made public today. Also at the work session, Tunnel Hill Elementary School FROMSTAFF REPORTS principal Bert Coker said the school has been nominated for consideration as a National Blue Ribbon school. Whitfield County has been chosen to receive Transportation meeting today $39,455 to supplement emer- gency food and shelter pro- The Metropolitan Planning Organization for Dalton- grams in the county. Whitfield County will hold the first of a series of three pub- The American Recovery lic meetings on a Long Range Transportation Plan today at and Reinvestment Act of 5:30 p.m. at Dalton City Hall. 2009 provided funds to Officials will provide maps, information handouts and sur- address the great increase in vey forms regarding the plan. After a brief presentation, a unemployment and commu- question and answer session will be held. nity need. The selection was This meeting will be followed by a progress report meet- made by a national board ing in October 2009 and a public hearing in March 2010 to chaired by the Federal review a draft of the plan prior to MPO approval in the spring Emergency Management of 2010. Agency and consisting of representatives from the Learn more about hike to inn Salvation Army,American Red Cross, United Jewish Anyone interested in learning about the scenic Len Foote Communities, Catholic Hike Inn are invited to a free information session tonight at 7 Charities USA, National at the James E. Brown Center at Dalton State College. Council of Churches of The Inn is accessible only by foot over a moderate five- Christ in the USA, and mile hiking trail which originates at the top of Amicalola United Way of America. Falls. Hikers will enjoy an easy-to-moderate hike while A local board is charged enjoying scenic vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The col- with distributing the funds to lege’s Center for Continuing Education is hosting a Memorial help expand the capacity of Day weekend trek to the Inn for which a few slots still food and shelter programs. remain. The local board reflects the Cost for the overnight hike is $195 per couple and includes makeup of the national board MISTY WATSON/ The Daily Citizen transportation to and from the college. Cost for a single is and includes representatives $155. For more information, call (706) 272-4582. from the city and county. Loribeth Jones, a kindergarten student at Coker Elementary School, keeps a Following the information session there will be a screen- Organizations chosen to steady hand during the “egg spoon relay” on Monday during field day. ing of a documentary on the Appalachian Trial titled “Five receive funds must: 1) be Million Steps.” private voluntary nonprofits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondis- Who will pay for health care? crimination, 5) have demon- strated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and WASHINGTON (AP) — could cost $1.5 trillion over 6) if they are a private volun- A federal soda pop tax. the next decade, which has tary organization, they must Higher levies on beer,wine some advocates concerned have a voluntary board. and hard liquor. Taxing some that Congress will pass a Currently,Whitfield health insurance benefits. plan that falls short. County has distributed emer- Those are among the options Medical providers have gency food and shelter funds the Senate is considering to pledged to find $2 trillion in of $77,425 to Dalton pay for revamping health savings over the next decade, Organizations of Churches care. but much of that money will United for People (DOC- How to pay for expanding be needed to keep premiums UP), the Salvation Army, coverage to nearly 50 million from skyrocketing for those Harbor House, Northwest uninsured people is the who already have coverage. Georgia Family Crisis toughest question in the Rep. Charles Rangel, Center,Dalton-Whitfield health care debate. Cutting chairman of the tax-writing Community Development costs is a popular idea, but House Ways and Means Corporation, Providence few experts think enough Committee, said Congress Ministries, Whitfield savings can be wrung from “absolutely”has the will to Department of Family and the system to expand cover- raise taxes to pay for health Children Services and St. age to so many — despite care reform. Vincent De Paul Society. pledges from medical “Cut costs, raise rev- United Way acts as the providers. enue,”the New York administrator for the local The Senate Finance Democrat said. “Closing board. Committee, acknowledged loopholes could be consid- Voluntary agencies inter- the dilemma Monday as it ered raising taxes, right?” ested in applying for funds released 40 pages of revenue AP PHOTO But Rangel is one of the must contact Margaret raising options. They include few lawmakers to openly Zeisig, Director of cuts to providers and new Nurses stage a silence protest as they turn their backs to members of the embrace tax increases. Community Solutions, taxes. Senators will meet Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, May 12, Today’s Democratic United Way of Northwest behind closed doors during the committee's hearing on health care reform. Congress is, after all, very Georgia, P.O. Box 566, Wednesday to debate the different from the one that Dalton, GA 30720-0566. options. with sugar,high-fructose standard plan available to spend label for decades, are helped President Bill Clinton She can also be reached by “Many proposals expect- corn syrup or other high- federal employees. very much aware of what raise taxes in 1993 to reduce calling (706) 876-1599, by ed to reduce health spending calorie sweeteners. That Potential revenue raisers happened the last time a federal budget deficits. fax to (706) 226-1029, or by in the long run may not pro- includes iced tea and noncar- also include doing away with Democrat won the White Democrats retook Congress e-mail to mzeisig@whit- duce sufficient savings in the bonated drinks like punch. flexible spending accounts, House and a Democratic- in 2006 and expanded their fieldcountyga.com. short run to finance reform,” But diet drinks would escape limiting the income tax controlled Congress voted to majority in 2008 in part by Deadline for proposals said the Finance Committee the tax man. deduction for out-of-pocket raise taxes. It was l993, and electing moderates in including current financial report. “Other proposals to The tax increase on alco- medical costs, and charging Republicans won control of Republican-leaning districts. statements are due no later generate revenue for health holic drinks would hit beer upper income seniors more Congress the following year. Many of those newly than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, care reform could include and wine hardest. Per ounce for their Medicare drug “Ever since then they’ve elected Democrats are wary May 27. taxes that affect lifestyle of alcohol, hard liquor now plans. been especially scared to of voting to raise taxes, espe- choices and taxes that gener- faces the highest federal tax Congress is forging ahead deal with these difficult cially when they are unlikely ally target loopholes.” rate. The Senate option on health care, with no con- issues,”said Eugene to get any Republican sup- The reason Finance is would raise the current tax sensus in sight on how to Steuerle, a Treasury official port. ARRESTS important is that the commit- rate, and then apply the same pay. under President Ronald Obama’s proposal targets tee has the best chance of rate to all types of alcoholic Few of Obama’s proposed Reagan. high-income families by coming up with a bill that drinks. Small wineries and tax increases have been well Obama says his goals are reducing their tax deduc- • James Charles Krincek, can win Republican votes, a tions, including those for 20, no address given, was breweries would get some received on Capitol Hill, and to rein in costs, guarantee goal for President Barack consideration. there aren’t many popular choice of health plans and mortgage interest and chari- charged Sunday by the Obama, even if the odds are table donations, for individu- Dalton Police Department Health insurance provid- ideas coming from lawmak- doctors, and ensure that all long. ed by employers isn’t taxable ers, either. Americans have access to als making more than with probation violation and No figures were included $200,000 and couples mak- terroristic threats and acts. now, even though it’s consid- Democrats, who have affordable coverage. 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The Daily Citizen Heard that before Today is Tuesday, May 19, the 139th day of Serving Northwest Georgia since 1847 2009. There are 226 days Prime Minister Benjamin wing of Israel’s destruction. Israel’s left in the year. William H. Bronson III Netanyahu visits Washington Iran in enemies lost land through On this date: Publisher next week and if anyone Israel.” military action aimed at In 1536, Anne Boleyn, Jimmy Espy Mark Pace wants an appropriate song to If words destroying Israel. They are the second wife of Executive Editor Editor Emeritus characterize the buildup to mean any- winning it back through England’s King Henry his meeting with President thing, con- diplomacy, pressure and ter- VIII, was beheaded after Unsigned editorials represent the view of The Daily Citizen. Obama it should be the old sider these rorist acts carried out by their being convicted of adul- Members of the newspaper’s editorial board are William Sammy Cahn-Jule Styne from the proxies,Hamas and tery. Bronson, Jimmy Espy, Wes Chance and Victor Miller. Columns number “I’ve Heard That Hamas Hezbollah. Israel’s enemies In 1935, British soldier and letters to the editor are the opinions of the authors. Song Before,”which goes, Charter: have used this newly T.E. Lawrence, also “It seems to me I’ve heard Cal “The acquired land to launch known as “Lawrence of that song before; it’s from an Islamic attacks. Arabia,”died in Dorset, old familiar score; I know it Thomas Resistance Gaza is the latest example. England. VIEWS well, that melody.” Movement Israel unilaterally ceded Gaza In 1943, in an address This time there is a twist. believes that the land of to the Palestinians, which has to the U.S. Congress, King Abdullah of Jordan, in Palestine is an Islamic Waqf been used as a terrorist base British Prime Minister an interview this week with consecrated for future for firing missiles at civilians Winston Churchill Lights out on the Times of London, raised Muslim generations until inside Israel. Why would pledged his country’s full the stakes by predicting war Judgment Day. It, or any part anyone think that additional support in the fight if the Palestinian side doesn’t of it, should not be squan- concessions, including an against Japan. see real progress toward its dered: it, or any part of it, autonomous Palestinian state, In 1967, the Soviet the local car lot own state. should not be given up. ... would deter Islamic extrem- Union ratified a treaty Abdullah said a 57-state, There is no solution for the ists from fulfilling the man- with the US and Britain not a two-state solution, is Palestinian question except dates of their charters? banning nuclear weapons what’s needed, which means through Jihad. Initiatives, For people who regard any from outer space. all Arab and Muslim states, proposals and international presence by Jews on In 1992, the 27th Capitalism is said to be governed by cycles of as part of any deal, would conferences are all a waste of “Muslim land” as a religious creative destruction, and last week the cycle rolled Amendment to the need to recognize Israel. time and vain endeavors.” and personal affront and Constitution, which pro- over nearly 2,000 GM and Chrysler car dealers. Good luck with that. Hezbollah has its own negotiations with “infidels” hibits Congress from giv- Chrysler informed 789 of its 3,181 dealers that it Last week in London I charter. It says in part: “Our (that would be we American ing itself pay raises until was ending their franchise agreements and GM did spoke with Liam Fox, a con- primary assumption in our “crusaders” and the “Zionist the next congressional so to 1,100 of its 6,000 dealers. Even though the servative Member of fight against Israel states that entity”) as against the will of term, went into effect. GM dealers were informed through an ominous use Parliament and “shadow the Zionist entity is aggres- their god, why should they be In 1994, former first of the passive voice -- "You have been identified as defense secretary.” Fox told sive from its inception, and expected to compromise on a lady Jacqueline Kennedy me, “There is a belief in some built on lands wrested from matter of doctrinal “truth”? Onassis died in New York an underperforming dealer" -- the company gave quarters that if only you can their owners, at the expense The Palestinians will them a better break than Chrysler did to its dealers. at age 64. resolve the problems between of the rights of the Muslim deserve a state when they and Ten years ago: As They have until October 2010 to wind down their Israel and Palestine, all the people. Therefore our strug- their Arab-Muslim supporters NATO’s Operation Allied businesses; the Chrysler dealers basically have other problems in the Middle gle will end only when this prove by their actions and a Force entered its ninth until June 9 to unload 44,000 unsold cars and close East, in a domino-like fash- entity is obliterated. We rec- reconsideration of their reli- week, Russia’s special their doors. ion, will fall into place. That ognize no treaty with it, no gious doctrines that they are envoy to the Balkans And there's more to come. GM plans to further is absolute nonsense.” cease-fire, and no peace prepared to allow Israel to called on both NATO and reduce its 6,000 dealerships to fewer than 4,000 by Indeed, it is. agreements, whether separate exist in peace and have no Yugoslavia to suspend Fox said on a recent visit or consolidated.” intention of flooding a hostilities. the end of 2010 and it plans to shed about 500 to Iran that Iranian politicians Anyone see any wiggle Palestinian state with Saturn, Hummer and Saab dealers. Five years ago: Army told him they realize they room there? “refugees”who might very Reserve Spc. Jeremy C. Whatever these closings do for the individual lack an air force to fight back As I have previously — well be used to finish the job Sivits wept and apolo- companies, the effect on the auto industry as a if they are attacked by Israel, and repeatedly — noted, the so many of them wish Hitler gized after receiving a whole is likely to be muted. Neither company is the so they would use Hezbollah pressure from the United had completed. year in prison and a bad big player it once was. GM had over half the U.S. and Hamas. “They are part of States ought not to be on conduct discharge in the our defense policy against Israel, which has mostly lived car market in the '60s; only 22 percent last year. ■ Contact columnist Cal first court-martial stem- Israel,”Fox quoted them as up to every agreement — ming from abuse of Iraqis And the dealerships being shuttered represented saying, “Hamas is not part of from Oslo, to Madrid,to Wye Thomas via mail at Tribune only 7 percent of its sales. Media Services, 2225 at the Abu Ghraib prison. the Palestinian problem. River. U.S. pressure should One year ago: China But the GM and Chrysler closures are likely to Hamas is the foreign-policy be directed at those bent on Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY, 14207. stood still and sirens hurt their communities, especially smaller and wailed to mourn the coun- medium-size towns, where the dealerships are usu- try’s nearly 70,000 earth- ally the most visible locally owned retail business quake victims. and supporters of everything from the local Little Today’s Birthdays: League through sponsorships to the local newspa- PBS newscaster Jim per and broadcast stations through ads. The auto Lehrer is 75. Author- dealers' trade organization estimates that this con- director Nora Ephron is vulsion will cost 100,000 jobs. 68. Rock singer-writer This isn't the first cycle of destruction, creative Pete Townshend (The Who) is 64. Concert or otherwise, to hit the auto industry. Dozens of pianist David Helfgott is makers failed to survive the Depression and others 62. Rock singer-musician failed to survive the postwar years. Once, every Dusty Hill (ZZ Top) is 60. city had "automobile rows" adjacent to the down- Singer-actress Grace towns,but those are long gone in favor of much Jones is 57. Rock musi- larger,less constricted dealerships ever farther out cian Phil Rudd (AC-DC) in the suburbs. is 55. Former baseball This contraction is necessary,perhaps inevitable, catcher Rick Cerone is 55. Actor Steven Ford is 53. but that doesn't mean we have to like this loss of a Rock singer Jenny piece of Americana. Berggren (Ace of Base) is 37. Actor Drew Fuller is Scripps Howard News Digest 29. Christian rock musi- cian Tim McTague is 26. Actor Eric Lloyd is 23.

FREE MINDS The wrong marriage debate “Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without The other day I chatted with a preg- women are leading the figure is 18 percent. Babies born to being lost.” nant gal at the hair salon. She was about the way on single par- unwed moms are more likely to be pre- — Thomas Jefferson 20, sweet, pretty and demure. Because I enting, celebrities mature, to face low birth weight, and to (1743-1826) am always doing sociological fieldwork, actually obscure the suffer other pathologies. Children who I asked my hairdresser if she was mar- reality. Movie stars are raised in non-marital households have ried. No. But she has a fiance. As always and pop singers do poorer school performance, more trouble in these situations, you just want to grab often abjure marriage, with the law, more mental and emotional these young people by the lapels and say but most successful disturbances, more poverty,suffer more “Get to the altar! It’s critical for your women do not. In fact, physical and sexual abuse, and are more child.”Ididn’t, of course — because as Kay Hymowitz likely to become unwed parents them- while I am a zealot for marriage, I’m not limned in her 2006 selves. yet prepared to become a public nui- Mona book, “Marriage and Princeton sociologist Sara sance. Caste in America,” McLanahan, among others, has speculat- I thought of that young lady again this Charen what we really have in ed about why less-educated young morning when I read of the latest report this country is a caste women do not wait for marriage. Perhaps from the National Center for Health system. At the top are the college gradu- they invest marriage with excessively Statistics. It seems that the rate at which ates who nearly always get married lofty expectations for complete personal unmarried women are having babies in before becoming pregnant. At the bottom happiness and fulfillment? One of the America jumped dramatically in the past are poor women of all races and back- unwed moms interviewed by the Post seven years. “In 2007, there were grounds who routinely have babies explained her decision not to marry the 1,714,643 babies born to unmarried before they marry (if they ever marry). father of her 3-year-old this way: “He’s a women, an increase of 4 percent from “As of 2000,”Hymowitz wrote, “only good dad and a good person, but he’s just 2006, and 26 percent higher than the about 10 percent of mothers with 16 or not right for me.” number in 2002 (1,365,966),”the NCHS more years of education — that is, with a Young women, especially poorly edu- reports. Forty percent of births in college degree or higher — were living cated ones, have gotten the idea that mar- America are now to unwed mothers. without husbands. Compare that with 36 riage is all about them — about their WORDS OF WISDOM Rates are highest among Hispanic percent of mothers who have between 9 romantic hopes. In fact, while marriage women (like the one at the salon). and 14 years of education.”And the new often does deliver on the promise of hap- Though we had a vigorous national NCHS data suggest that the numbers piness for adults, it is only secondarily Bible verse: “I know that through your prayers and discussion about unwed childbearing have only gotten worse since 2000. The about adult happiness. It is primarily the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has back in the 1990s — “Murphy Brown” life prospects for children born into intact about safety and security for children. happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.” followed by “Dan Quayle Was Right” by families are so dramatically different The old stigma against illegitimacy was Barbara Dafoe Whitehead in the Atlantic from those born into single-parent homes harsh and led to its own kind of suffering. Philippians 1:19 magazine a few years later — our current that it would seem a gross injustice if it But it prevented narcissistic young peo- preoccupation with gay marriage has dis- resulted from anything other than the free ple from impairing the lives of their chil- tracted us. The issue of greater impor- choice of parents. Actually,it is a gross dren on a grand scale. Thought for today: “There could be no honor in a tance is the degree to which heterosexual injustice to the children — even if it is sure success, but much might be wrested from a sure men and women are choosing to become perpetrated by their parents. ■ To find out more about Mona Charen defeat.” parents while unmarried. By the age of 12, 78 percent of chil- and read features by other Creators And while popular culture and super- dren living in non-married households Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit T.E. Lawrence market checkout mags might give you have experienced one or more years of the Creators Syndicate Web page at English soldier and author (1888-1935) the impression that wealthy, successful poverty. For children in intact families, www.creators.com. THE DAILY CITIZEN Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5A GEORGIA And the bullfrog said ... Unusual name Gas heads up with temperatures tangles Georgian ATLANTA — The sum- mer driving season is almost here and that usually means with Facebook higher prices at the gasoline pumps. NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook already,people According to AAA Alicia Istanbul woke up one who tried to sign up with that Georgia’s Daily Fuel Gauge recent Wednesday to find name after the 47-year-old Report, the statewide average herself locked out of the woman became an unlikely for regular unleaded jumped Facebook account she singing sensation had more 27 cents a gallon since a opened in 2007, one difficulty doing so. month ago, but are still Facebook suddenly deemed Facebook spokesman below prices from a year ago. fake. Barry Schnitt acknowledged AAA said regular aver- The stay-at-home mom that Facebook makes mis- aged $2.18 a gallon Monday. was cut off not only from her takes on occasion, and he Midgrade is $2.34 and pre- 330 friends, including many apologized for “any incon- mium averaged $2.44 a gal- she had no other way of con- venience.”But he said situa- lon. tacting, but also from the tions like Istanbul’s are very The national average for pages she had set up for the rare. regular is $2.31. jewelry design business she “The vast, vast, vast A look at metro areas runs from her Atlanta-area majority of people we dis- showed the lowest price for home. able we never hear from regular was found in Although Istanbul under- again,”he said. Because the Augusta-Aiken at $2.13 a stands why Facebook insists exceptions are so rare, he gallon. The highest was in on having real people behind said,prior notification is “not Savannah at almost $2.21. real names for every account, something we are doing right she wonders why the online now.” hangout didn’t simply ask Facebook is available in UGA foundations before acting. more than 40 languages — have less cash “They should at least give and growing — and its user you a warning, or at least base is larger than Brazil’s ATHENS — The give you the benefit of the population. University of Georgia likely doubt,”she said. “I was on it But financially it is still a will see cuts to student schol- all day. I had built my entire startup. arships, faculty travel and MISTY WATSON/THE DAILY CITIZEN social network around it. Although the Internet other programs after the two That’s what Facebook wants research firm eMarketer esti- private foundations support- Fifth-graders at Brookwood Elementary School listen as Kyle Waggener,direc- you to do.” mates that Facebook generat- ing the institution lost about tor of education for the Chattanooga Nature Center,plays an audio tape of Facebook’s effort to purge ed about $210 million in $180 million in assets in the frogs and toads. Waggener visisted the school on Monday. its site of fake accounts, in U.S. advertising revenue last last year. the process knocking out year,that’s well below the The UGA Foundation and some real people with unusu- $585 million estimated for the Arch Foundation had a al names, marks yet another the News Corp.-owned rival, combined worth of about challenge for the 5-year-old MySpace. $730 million in June 2008. Good diet crucial in social network. Facebook is still looking The two have lost about 25 As Facebook becomes a for ways to become self-sus- percent of their assets as the bigger part of the lives of its taining and reduce its sagging economy worsened. battling cancer’s effects more than 200 million users, reliance on outside investors. UGA officials say they the Palo Alto, Calif.-based In 2007, Microsoft Corp. plan to decrease the number company is finding that the bought a 1.6 percent stake in of students who get the pres- huge diversity and the vast the company for $240 mil- tigious Foundation Fellow WASHINGTON (AP) — chief at the society,which size of its audience are mak- lion, though Facebook later scholarships. The programs The statistic is shocking: offers nutrition advice ing it increasingly difficult to concluded it wasn’t worth grants recipient money for Severe malnutrition and through its hot line at 1-800- enforce rules it set when its anywhere close to the $15 school and for education weight loss play a role in at ACS-2345. membership was smaller and billion market value implied travel. least one in five cancer Desperate patients often more homogenous. in that investment. The two foundations gave deaths. Yet nutrition too hunt their own nutrition Having grown from a Because Facebook has UGA a total of $40 million in often is an afterthought until advice on the Internet but closed network available only about 850 employees the 2007-08 fiscal year,the someone’s already in trou- can’t tell the good from the only to college students to a worldwide, getting com- most recent data available. ble. bad. The No. 1 Web-perpetu- global social hub used by plaints answered can take a A move is on to change ated myth: that sugar feeds multiple generations, long time. Istanbul, whose Georgia State that, from hospitals that hire tumor cells. Not true, says Facebook has worked over father is from the city of fancy gourmet chefs to the Maureen Huhmann, who the years to shape its guide- Istanbul in Turkey,said it to slash payroll American Cancer Society’s chairs the American Dietetic lines and features to fit its took three weeks to get her ATLANTA — Georgia dietitians-on-call phone Association’s oncology changing audience. But account reinstated. State University is cutting service. nutrition group. In fact, pro- requiring people to sign up Without being able to log 300 staff positions to deal With cancer,you’ve got to tein-packed milkshakes and under their real name is part in for that time, she said she with reductions in state fund- “bring a lot more nutrients to smoothies can literally be of what makes Facebook felt “completely cut off” ing. each spoonful of food,” lifesaving for some patients. Facebook. from her contacts. University spokeswoman Certified Master Chef Jack “I don’t want people to To make sure people can’t Frustrated,she wrote e- Andrea Jones said Monday Shoop is learning. A former start losing weight because set up accounts with fake mails, then mailed letters to restaurateur, he’s newly in they cut foods out of their names, the site has a long, 12 Facebook executives. To that just 30 of the jobs are Chef Jack Shoop filled. She said no full-time charge of the kitchen at the diet when they don’t really constantly updated “black- keep in touch with her faculty will be cut. Cancer Treatment Centers of need to,”says Huhmann. list” of names that people friends and monitor her busi- Jones said the Atlanta uni- America in Philadelphia. is the immediate cause of Then there are people can’t use. ness pages, Istanbul said she versity hopes to save $9 mil- Don’t underestimate the death for at least 20 percent overweight when diagnosed Those could either be sort of “hijacked” her hus- lion by cutting the positions. added temptation should the of cancer patients, although who delight at shedding ones that sound fake,like band’s account. The university already has result resemble Bon Appetit: advanced cancer might have pounds — until they learn Batman, or names tied to “I think they just assume restricted travel for faculty “The visual heartiness, and eventually claimed many of they’re not just losing fat but current events, like Susan you can’t have an interesting and staff and frozen hiring. the actual heartiness, of these them. muscle, too. Boyle. While there are name,”she said of Facebook. The 27,000-student uni- foods has to be understood How much weight loss is “You can be overweight dozens of Susan Boyles on versity has lost $37 million for them to embrace it,” too much? The institute and even obese and still be in state funding for the fiscal Shoop insists. defines patients as at-risk malnourished. It’s a dilem- year. 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NEW YORK (AP) — Reassuring news Despite Monday’s bounce, however, the about housing and banking on Monday con- market is expected to remain volatile as vinced investors to return to the stock market. investors look for signs that the economy is The Dow Jones industrial average shot up actually recovering — not just slowing its 235 points,making up three-quarters of last descent. week’s losses. All the major indexes rose At the start of the market’s upswing in about 3 percent. March, signs of stabilization were enough to A better-than-expected profit report from encourage investors to buy stocks. Linda Lowe’s Cos., an uptick in homebuilder senti- Duessel, equity market strategist at Federated ment and positive comments from analysts Investors, said the rally has been driven by about U.S. banks revived investors’ confi- “less bad” information. dence in an economic rebound. Stocks fell “Probably,we’ll get bored with that as the sharply last week on worries that a recovery months progress,”Duessel said. “We’ll need might be further off than hoped, interrupting something better to move the market.” a rally that has left the Standard & Poor’s 500 The Dow rose 235.44, or 2.9 percent, to index up 34.5 percent since March 9. 8,504.08. That was the biggest point gain Steep drops in home values have been at since a 246-point jump on April 9. the heart of the economy’s troubles, slicing The S&P 500 index rose 26.83, or 3 per- into consumers’ wealth and saddling banks cent, to 909.71, putting it back in positive ter- with huge losses. Analysts believe that stabil- ritory for the year. The Nasdaq composite ity in the housing and banking industries are index rose 52.22, or 3.1 percent, to 1,732.36. imperative for the economy to rebound. Government bond prices fell, pushing the “There’s a realization that things are going yield on the 10-year Treasury note — a wide- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO to get better,” said James Cox, managing ly used benchmark for home mortgages and partner at Harris Financial Group. “That’s the other loans — up to 3.24 percent from 3.14 Austin Coffey and Johanna Cabral were winners of bicycles, donated anony- main theme of the market over the last cou- percent late Friday. mously, in a perfect attendance drawing held during Spring Place ple of weeks.” Last week, the Dow slid 3.6 percent. Elementary’s Math, Science,Technology and Physical Education Family Night. 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GM 1.09 1.18 Hilliard Lyons is a member of Benchmark crude for June Goodyear 11.24 11.88 delivery jumped $2.69 to set- the New Yo rk Stock tle at $59.03 a barrel on the HomeDepot 24.4 26.02 Exchange. New York Mercantile Exchange after dropping $2.28 Friday to $56.34. With the June Nymex Obama pushes contract expiring Tuesday, the market was also keeping close tabs on the July con- Israel to return tract, which rose $2.59 to set- tle at $59.59. Retail gasoline prices inched up again overnight to to negotiations a new national average of $2.311 for a gallon of regular unleaded, according to auto WASHINGTON (AP) — hard-liner on peace negotia- club AAA, Wright Express Israeli Prime Minister tions with the Palestinians, to and Oil Price Information Benjamin Netanyahu said restart the stalled Mideast Service. Monday he is ready to peace talks. While his lan- That’s their highest level resume peace talks with the guage was gentle, Obama’s since early November,and Palestinians immediately,but words were notable nonethe- about 71 cents per gallon any agreement is contingent less for being made in pub- above where retail gas ended on their lic. 2008. acceptance “We have seen progress of Israel’s stalled on this front, and I Sri Lankan rebels right to suggested to the prime min- battered, beaten? exist as a ister that he has a historic Jewish opportunity to get a serious COLOMBO, Sri Lanka state. His movement on this issue dur- (AP) — After more than a comments ing his tenure,”Obama said. quarter-century of civil war, came after “That means that all the par- peace could be even more a meeting ties involved have to take daunting for Sri Lanka. with seriously obligations that When many in the Netanyahu President they have previously agreed Sinhalese majority heard that Barack to.” Tamil Tiger rebel leader Obama, who bluntly told the Added Obama: “I think Velupillai Prabhakaran was Israeli leader it was time to that there is no reason why killed Monday by govern- get back to the negotiating we should not seize this ment forces, they erupted in table. opportunity and this cheers, banged drums and set Netanyahu and President moment.” off fireworks. Barack Obama met for more Netanyahu said he was Many in the Tamil minor- than two hours at the White ready to resume peace talks ity,however,worried that House and focused on with the Palestinians imme- their lives would only grow Mideast peace talks, Iran’s diately but said any agree- more difficult following the nuclear program and the ment depended on their U.S.-Israeli relationship. acceptance of Israel’s right to rebel group’s battlefield Obama said he expects a exist. It was not immediately defeat. positive response from his clear in the way he phrased The far different reactions diplomatic outreach to Iran the response whether underscored the difficulty Sri on stopping its nuclear pro- Netanyahu was demanding Lanka will have in trying to gram by the end of the year. that as a precondition. reconcile and rebuild in the The president said the United “There’s never been a wake of a civil war that killed States wanted to bring Iran time when Arabs and Israelis more than 70,000 people. into the world community, see a common threat the way State TV played Sinhalese but declared “we’re not we see it today,” Netanyahu nationalist songs and many going to have talks forever.” said, speaking of a sense of Sinhalese poured into the At the same time, Obama urgency felt throughout the streets in celebration. said bluntly that it was Arab world about Iran’s important that Netanyahu, a nuclear program. THE DAILY CITIZEN Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7A OBITUARIES

• Marion F. Albertson, Charles Robert wife, Alice Fay Brackett; Martin Luther all he loved his family very wife, Kay F. Staten of Dalton Barnes three daughters, Helen (Jeff) Donaldson deeply. He was employed at Dalton; son and daughter-in- • Charles Robert Barnes, Allen of Dalton, Joan Beaulieu of America. law, Bruce Steven and Penny Tunnel Hill Mr. Charles Robert (Robert) Rogers of Dublin, Martin Luther Donaldson, He is survived by his Staten of Dalton; brother and • J.D. Brackett, Hixson Barnes, 68, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., and Cindy (Charles) 73, of Tunnel Hill entered devoted wife of 50 years, sisters-in-law, Ben Staten Jr. • Donald A. Deck, Dalton Ga., departed this life Lackey of Tunnel Hill; into rest Friday evening, Elease Painter Smith of the and Lucy of Dalton and • Martin Luther Monday morning, May 18, seven sons: Darrel Brackett, May 15, 2009, at the local residence; sons and daugh- Wanda Copeland of Dalton; Donaldson, Tunnel Hill 2009, at the Hutcheson Ricky Brackett and Jeffrey hospital with his soul mate ter-in-law, Andy and Shelia nieces and nephews. • Hillard Anderson ‘H.A.’ Medical Center in Fort Brackett, all of Chattanooga, and beloved wife of 48 Smith of Dalton, Ga., Services will be at 2 p.m. Smith, Chatsworth Oglethorpe, Ga. Charles Wendell (Lisa) Brackett of years, Jeannette “Jan” Michael Smith and Tim today in the chapel of Love • Sherman Steed Staten, was born Dec. 23, 1940, in Athens, Tenn., Robin Donaldson by his side. Smith both of Chatsworth; Funeral Home with the Rev. Dalton Copperhill, Tenn., a son of (Ashley) Brackett of Luther was born June 19, daughters and sons-in-law, Trammell Campbell and the • Eloise Teal, formerly of the late Jimmie Brownlow Chattanooga, Jessie Brackett 1935, in McCurtain County, Anna Smith of Chatsworth, Rev. Tim Swinney officiat- Dalton and Jannie Mae Parm of Dalton, George (Sheila) Okla., a son of the late Adrienne and Roy Stevens of ing. Barnes. He was also preced- Brackett of Old Fort, Tenn.; Columbus “Lum” and Clara Ringgold, Ga., Wendy Bevil Burial will be in West Hill Obituary notices are ed in death by his wife, sister,Wanda Farner of Henshew Donaldson. He of Chatsworth, Cindy and Cemetery. posted online at Martha Howell Barnes, and a Shannon, Ga.; brothers: was also preceded in death Morgan Riddle of Crandall, The family received www.daltondailycitizen.com brother,Billy Barnes. Kenneth Brackett, Jeral by his son-in-law, Charles Ga., Crystal and Juan Reyes friends at the Love Funeral Charles was a 1960 grad- (Susie) Brackett and Donnie Mowry,and a brother, of Dalton, Venita and Kevin Home on Monday. uate of West Side High Brackett, all of Dalton; 25 Wayne Donaldson. Brown of Eton, Ga.; sisters, Words of comfort may be School and was voted Mr. grandchildren; 20 great- Luther was a truck driver Edna Green of Chatsworth, sent to the family at Marion F. West Side High in 1960. grandchildren; several nieces and carpet layer by trade and and Anita Quarles of Tunnel www.lovefuneralhomega.co Albertson Charles proudly served his and nephews. was retired from General Hill, Ga.; 16 grandchildren, m. country in the U.S. Army Memorial services will be Felt Industries. six great-grandchildren, sev- Love Funeral Home, Mr. Marion F. Albertson, during the Vietnam War and held at 2 p.m. Friday at the In addition to his wife he eral nieces, nephews, co- 1402 N. Thornton Ave., 83, of Dalton, passed away, was retired from Continental Church of God of the Union is survived by his son, Keith workers and many friends. Dalton (across from Sunday,May 17, 2009, at his Products. Assembly in East Ridge, Donaldson of Tunnel Hill; Services to celebrate the Hamilton Medical Center), residence. He is survived by his Tenn., with Rev. Pratt daughter,Jan Mowry; grand- life of Mr. Hillard Anderson is in charge of arrangements. He was preceded in death daughter Angie Bishop, step Hughes officiating. children, Marisa Butler and “H.A.”Smith will be held www.legacy.com by his first wife, Virginia Lee daughter Cathy Cross, his Immediately following the her husband, Derek, and this morning at 11 a.m. at the White Albertson; daughter, special friend and caregiver, memorial service the family Nicholle Mowry; sister-in- Melrose Chapel of Ponders Greena Lee Albertson; sister, Mary Brinkley of Tunnel will receive friends at New law, Sue Donaldson, all of Funeral Home with Rev. Al Love Barbara Brackett. Hill; her children, Timothy Haven Baptist Church on Dalton; brothers-in-law, Painter officiating. He will Funeral Home He was a veteran of the and Karen Brinkley, Judy Graysville Road in East Wilmer Pittman of be laid to rest at the Antioch United States Navy. Dianne Cochran, all of Brainerd. Visit www.lane- Nashville, Tenn., William Cemetery with his close Family Owned Since 1935 Marion is survived by his Dalton, Ga., Renee and coulterchapel.com to send Pittman of Tunnel Hill and family serving as pallbear- 278-3313 wife, Geneva Patty Albertson LeBron Sartin of Cohutta, condolences. Wilford Pittman of Dalton; ers. of Dalton; daughters and Ga., and Ramona and Gary Arrangements by Lane several nieces and nephews. The family received sons-in-law, Brenda and Bill Hickox of Cordele, Ga.; Funeral Home, Coulter Luther was a very private friends at the funeral home Newman, Barbara and brother and sisters-in-law, Chapel, (423) 877-3524. person, and in keeping with Monday. Andrew Lusk, all of Dalton, Dewy and Bonnie Barnes of www.legacy.com his wishes there will be no Thoughts and memories and Beverly and Mike North Augusta, S.C., and memorial services to mark may be shared with the Eloise Teal Tankesley of Hixson, Tenn., Paulette Barnes of Stuart, Donald A. Deck his passing. Smith family at www.pon- Ms. Eloise Teal, 60, of niece and her husband, Fla.; several grandchildren, The family asks that in dersfuneralhome.com. Atlanta, and formerly of Mr. Donald A. Deck, Marla and Steve Randolph of great-grandchildren, nieces, lieu of flowers that donations Arrangements are by fam- Dalton, Ga., passed away (also known as Don Von Atlanta; brother-in-law and nephews, aunts and uncle. by made to the American ily owned and operated Thursday,May 14, 2009, at Deck, magician extraordi- sister-in-law, Felix and Services to celebrate the Cancer Society,300 W. Ponders Funeral Home, 138 East Georgia Regional naire), 70, of Dalton, died Carolyn Brackett of Dalton; life of Mr. Charles Robert Emery St., Suite 106, Melrose Drive,Dalton, (706) Medical Center in Saturday,May 16, 2009, at grandchildren and great- Barnes will be held Dalton, GA 30721,(706) 226-4002. Statesboro,Ga. She was a Hamilton Medical Center. grandchildren also survive. Thursday,May 21, 2009, at 2 278-1960, in memory of Mr. Your selected independ- member of Shiloh Baptist He was the son of the late A memorial service will p.m. at the Melrose Chapel Martin Luther Donaldson. ent funeral home. Church and a former Ross Deck and Betty Deck be held at 2 p.m. Thursday of Ponders Funeral Home Thoughts and memories www.legacy.com employee of Quinton Health Fitts. from St. Mark’s Episcopal with Rev. Roy Gentry and may be shared with the Care. Ms. Teal was preceded Donald is survived by his Church with the Rev. C. Rev. Lillard Stringer officiat- Donaldson family at in death by her sister,Mrs. wife, Carla Johnson Deck of Dean Taylor and the Rev. ing. He will be laid to rest www.pondersfuneralhome.c Gloria Jean Montgomery; Dalton; children, Alex and Elizabeth Roles officiating. beside his wife at the United om. Sherman Steed parents, Mrs. Mae Frances Melissa Deck of Alpharetta, The family will receive Memorial Gardens. His Arrangements are by fam- Teal and Mr. C.F. Teal. Tina Deck of Rome and Staten friends Thursday in the grandsons will serve as pall- ily owned and operated Survivors are her loving Chris Deck of Tampa, Fla.; Parish Hall of the church bearers. The family will Ponders Funeral Home, 138 Mr. Sherman Steed family,brothers Mr. Curtis sister,Ann Deck of Atlanta; from noon until the service receive friends at the funeral Melrose Drive,Dalton, (706) Staten, 78, of Dalton, passed Frank (Glenda) Teal of stepson, Jeffrey Roberts of at 2. home from 5 until 9 p.m. 226-4002. away Saturday,May 16, Ellenwood, Ga., Mr. Willie Columbus; seven grandchil- The family asks that flow- Wednesday. Your selected independ- 2009. Gaye of Hartford, Conn.; dren. ers please be omitted and Thoughts and memories ent funeral home. He was the son of the late brother-in-law, Mr. Jimmie Services will be today at 4 memorials be made to St. may be shared with the fam- www.legacy.com Ben Staten Sr. and Rebecca Lee Montgomery of Austell, p.m. in the chapel of Love Mark’s Episcopal Church ily at www.pondersfuneral- Williams Staten and was pre- Ga.; nieces, nephews, Funeral Home with the Rev. Memorial Fund, P.O. Box home.com. ceded in death by his son, cousins, other relatives and Jack Self officiating. 852, Dalton, GA 30722- Arrangements are by fam- Sherman Steed Staten Jr.; friends. Burial will be in Rocky 0852. ily owned and operated Hillard Anderson sisters and brothers-in-law, Funeral service will be Face Cemetery. Words of comfort may be Ponders Funeral Home, 138 Pearline Law, Josie and Wednesday,May 20, 2009, The family will receive ‘H.A.’ Smith sent to the family at Melrose Drive,Dalton, (706) Lester Bailey, Gladys and at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist friends at Love Funeral www.lovefuneralhomega.co 226-4002, your selected Mr. Hillard Anderson Clifford Cochran, Mary Church with Pastor Dr. Home today from 2 to 4 p.m. m. independent funeral home. “H.A.”Smith, 70, of Katherine Staten and Hoyt Charles McAfee and other Words of comfort may be Love Funeral Home, www.legacy.com Chatsworth, Ga., departed Copeland; mother-in-law ministers officiating. Her sent to the family at 1402 N. Thornton Ave., this life Saturday morning, and father-in-law, Julia Hope remains will be at the funer- www.lovefuneralhomega.co Dalton (across from May 16, 2009, at the Wood and Arie A. Wood. al home today after 11 a.m. J.D. Brackett m. Hamilton Medical Center), Redmond Regional Medical Steed was a veteran of the until the funeral hour. Love Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements. J.D. Brackett, 79, of Center in Rome, Ga. H.A. United States Army and Interment, West Hill 1402 N. Thornton Ave., www.legacy.com Hixson, passed away was born May 2, 1939, in served in the Korean War. He Cemetery. Arrangements by Dalton, is in charge of Saturday,May 16, 2009, at Whitfield County,Ga., a son was a member of the South Willis Funeral Home Inc., arrangements. his home surrounded by his of the late Harmon and Clara Dalton Baptist and owned Dalton. Love loving family. J.D. was a Seay Smith. He was also pre- and operated Steed’s Sport Condolences may be sent Funeral Home member of the Church of Love ceded in death by a brother, and Hobby Shop (Steed’s to the family at www.willis- Family Owned Since 1935 God of the Union Assembly. Billy Smith, and a sister, Bait Shop) and also worked funeralhomedalton.com. He was a veteran of the U.S. Funeral Home 278-3313 Family Owned Since 1935 Virginia Sane. H.A. loved to in the textile Industry for www.legacy.com Air Force. play the lottery,going fish- Collins and Aikman. Survivors include his 278-3313 ing and working, but most of He is survived by his New arrivals face active foe Nations fear ‘pandemic’

KABUL (AP) — Rockets pass, said Abdul Jalal GENEVA (AP) — Dozens of countries urged the and machine gunfire buffet- Shamal, the Surobi district World Health Organization on Monday to change its cri- ed an Afghan government police chief. teria for declaring a pandemic, saying the agency must motorcade in an apparent “All of the sudden, we consider how deadly a virus is — not just how far it assassination attempt on the heard shooting,”Wali Karzai spreads across the globe. president’s brother on said, speaking in English. Fearing a swine flu pandemic declaration could spark Monday,the brother said. A Two police officers were mass panic and economic devastation, Britain, Japan, bodyguard was killed. thrown from the pickup truck China and others asked the global body to tread careful- The second apparent behind his vehicle, he said, ly before raising its alert. Some cited the costly and attempt on Ahmad Wali adding that he only realized potentially risky consequences, such as switching from Karzai’s life in less than two one of his bodyguards had seasonal to pandemic vaccine, even though the virus so months underscores the dan- been shot when they went far appears to be mild. ger facing even the most back to collect the officers, Although no formal changes were made Monday, well-protected Afghans in a who were unharmed. They WHO said it would listen to its members’ requests. country under siege from rushed the bodyguard to a “It’s certainly something we will look at very closely,” Taliban militants and going hospital,but he died while said Dr. Keiji Fukuda, WHO’s flu chief. into a summer that many pre- being treated. The alert for swine flu is now at phase 5, which means dict will be very violent. Wali Karzai, who is the the virus is spreading unchecked inside at least two coun- An additional 21,000 U.S. president of the provincial tries in a single region. Under the existing rules, phase 6 troops have started arriving council of the southern indicates outbreaks in at least two different regions of the in Afghanistan as part of Kandahar province, did not world and that a pandemic is under way. President Barack Obama’s comment on who might want “We need to give you and your team more flexibility plan to bolster troop strength to kill him. as to whether we move to phase 6,”Britain’s Health enough to push back the Kandahar province is the Secretary Alan Johnson told WHO Director-General Dr. resurgent Taliban. The spiritual birthplace of the Margaret Chan, a public health veteran who has made Islamist militant group has Taliban, the hard-line combating the outbreak her top priority since the new stepped up attacks on inter- Islamist militiamen who virus appeared in North America last month. national and Afghan govern- ruled Afghanistan from 1996 Chan warned that swine flu could pose a grave threat ment targets in the past three to 2001 and are now waging to humanity even though the fatality rate is low, with 76 years, regaining much of the an insurgency against known deaths out of 8,829 confirmed cases. ground they lost in the first President Karzai’s govern- U.S.-led offensive in 2001. A Marine adds his duffle bag to the pile before ment. The president has Officials have said they escaped several assassination deployment on Monday at Camp Lejeune,in Yoududeserveeserveaheavyaheavy hitter onhitter your on team. your team. expect more attacks and attempts himself since he ThThat’sat’s our our stand. stand. Jacksonville,N.C. The main body of 2nd Battalion, more fighting as the new took power after the fall of CallCall me me today today about about our full our line-up. full line-up. troops take up positions. 8th Marine Regiment will deploy to Afghanistan to the Taliban regime. (Auto.(Auto. Home. Home. Life. Life. Retirement.) Retirement.) Wali Karzai said his con- conduct counter-insurgency operations in partner- Southern Afghanistan (706)(706)(706 226-8500) 226-8500226-8500 voy was on the way back to ship with Afghan National Security Forces. also sits at the heart of the Kabul from eastern booming heroin business, Nangarhar province when Hamid Karzai was not Gov. 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pinch-hitter Ryan Spilborghs. Iannetta scored from third on Clint Barmes’ grounder,which third baseman Chipper Jones mis- played for an error. Marquis, whom Atlanta draft- ed between the first and second rounds in 1996, came up through the Braves’ farm system and made his debut in the majors four years later. He was traded to St. Louis the following winter after a 2003 season that included 19 relief appearances, two starts and a 0-0 MISTY WATSON/The Daily Citizen record with a 5.53 ERA. Dalton assistant coach Kit Carpenter,left, watches as linemen go through drills at practice on In his first four starts against Monday at the high school. Carpenter,who earned all-state honors while playing for the the Braves, Marquis went 0-3 Catamounts in the early 1990s, is taking over as defensive coordinator this season after spend- with a 14.04 ERA. After giving up ing recent years coaching linebackers. Carpenter is essentially switching roles with Jim Bennett. six hits and two runs in 5 1-3 innings of a 10-2 win for the Chicago Cubs over the Braves last Aug. 13, Marquis is 2-0 with a 2.03 ERA in his last two starts Building the ‘D’ against Atlanta. Helton, one hit shy of becom- ing the 255th player with 2,000 hits, finished 0 for 4. Atlanta CF Jordan Schafer Carpenter moves into bigger role made an over-the-shoulder catch a few feet from the wall to rob Fowler of an extra-base hit in the BY ADAM KROHN third. [email protected] When the 2009 Dalton Catamounts start their foot- ball season, they’ll have a new defensive coordinator. He will be a familiar face, however. Kit Carpenter,who has been with the Catamounts as a coach for the past decade and was an Associated Press All-State player in the early 1990s, will take over as the defensive play-caller. Carpenter,who teaches seventh grade math at Dalton Middle, will replace longtime coordinator Jim Bennett. This time around, Bennett — who will enter his 16th season with the Cats — will coach the line- backers, filling what was Carpenter’s position on the coaching staff last season. Carpenter,who played linebacker for North Carolina State, said after Monday’s spring practice at Dalton that he’s not going to make any changes to the 4-3 defensive scheme. “This is the same defense we ran when I was here and it’s the same defense we’ll continue to run,”said AP PHOTO Carpenter,who was named to the AP All-State team MISTY WATSON/The Daily Citizen The Colorado Rockies’ Ian Stewart, center,is caught in a in 1992 as a senior at Dalton. Dalton cornerback Trae Washington, left, rundown between Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) deflects the ball as he tries to intercept a pass and Chipper Jones during the third inning of their game on meant for Chas Thomason during the Cats’ ➣ CATS, 2B Monday at Turner Field. Please see practice on Monday afternoon at school.

COMMENTARY: IN THE PITS Mayfield’s mess needs a cleanup

CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR’s toughened new hen Jeremy Mayfield drug policy. failed a drug test, No, it’s NASCAR immediately WW because so many suspended him indefinitely,eager to quickly address the situation. people, including Nine days later,Mayfield’s still the Mayfield, have talk of the garage — for all the so many unan- wrong reasons. swered ques- It’s certainly not because of tions, prompting who he is — a driver at least five Jenna a circus-like atmosphere. years past his prime who had to Fryer AP PHOTO reach into his own pocket to field Last week- Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield, right, talks to an a team when no one else would end, Mayfield unidentified man as they watch the Sprint Showdown at hire him. Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. on Saturday. And it’s not because he’s the ➣ Please see FRYER, 2B Mayfield has been suspended for failing a drug test. first driver suspended under

SPORTS BROADCASTING: MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL From the Bucs to the booth: Gruden will replace Kornheiser

BY BEN WALKER Fresh off getting fired by the of the most popular MNF announc- “Kind of like it’s halftime of my Associated Press Writer Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jon ers ever,John Madden, who retired life,”the 45-year-old Gruden said Monday Night Football tried a Gruden was hired to replace Tony from his TV career last month. Monday on a conference call. Cowboy, a comic, a columnist and Kornheiser this season. Gruden has spent his entire adult “Unfortunately,Idon’t know many a Cosell. To fill the latest vacancy The snarl-for-snarky swap came life coaching football, and said this things about other aspects of life.” in the broadcast booth, ESPN went after Kornheiser cited a fear of fly- job would give him an “opportuni- with a winning formula — a coach, ing in his decision to leave after ty to see things from a different ➣ Please see MNF, 3B and a Super Bowl champion at that. three years. The same fear beset one angle.” WWW.DALTONDAILYCITIZEN.COM T DAILY CITIZEN 2B Tuesday, May 19, 2009 HE BODYBUILDING AUTO RACING: CLEVELAND SPEEDWAY Peter Putnam, Big plans ahead a native of Dalton who is on the cover of this for charity race month’s MuscleMag International SUBMITTED BY like Jimmie Owens handling and featured CLEVELAND SPEEDWAY the chauffeuring duties, plus in the June CLEVELAND, Tenn. — driver autograph sessions issue of Flex, The Third Annual Race for with some of the nation’s top recently Juvenile Diabetes will take Late Model drivers as well as signed an place at Cleveland Speedway NASCAR stars. For the first time in endorsement on June 16, with the feature Cleveland Speedway history, deal with race a Lucas Oil Series Championship event. the nation’s number one Dirt Champion Late Model traveling series, Nutrition. This year’s Race for Juvenile Diabetes will be The Lucas Oil Series, will be sponsored by Car Smart of running a national champi- SUBMITTED Cleveland, Advance Auto onship event at the 1/3-mile PHOTOS Parts, Lucas Oil and General clay oval. The race will be a Tire and will feature a 40-lap event paying $7,000 $7,000-to-win Lucas Oil to win with a $1,500-to-win Endorsement deal, cover for Putnam Championship event, a car Crate Late Model feature giveaway,Late Model rides and an A-Hobby feature. around Cleveland Speedway “We are real close to SUBMITTED BY Champion’s Heavyweight NPC Nationals Peter was also nutrition expert; he is a signing a couple of CHAMPION NUTRITION Gainer 900 was the first prod- the recipient of the inaugural respected individual who will and much, much more. “We are really excited NASCAR stars to come in Dalton native Peter uct I ever used when I first “Steve Stone: Heart of a represent us well. Peter will about this year’s Race for for the event,”Morrow said. Putnam has signed a multi- started my bodybuilding Champion Award” in honor of also be assisting us in evalu- “There are a lot of other career. With the support of the late NPC vice chairman. ating new products in devel- Juvenile Diabetes,”said year endorsement deal with things we are working on Champion I feel confident that Putnam has been training opment so that we can stay at Cleveland Speedway owner Champion Nutrition. and when they are in place, I will be able to further my for 10 years and is both a the forefront of product inno- and promoter Monty Putnam, a 1995 graduate we will let everyone know. impact on the bodybuilding certified personal trainer and vation for our industry.” Morrow. “Car Smart is going of Dalton High School, is an So stay tuned.” community. I look forward to a specialist in performance Putnam, along with wife to sell chances on a car with International Federation of For more information representing Champion, while nutrition through the Jessica, is also on the cover all proceeds going to Bodybuilding and Fitness about Cleveland Speedway’s professional bodybuilder. striving in my competitions to International Sports Science of the June issue of Juvenile Diabetes. Advance be the champion!” Association. MuscleMag International Auto Parts is on board as is biggest event of the season, “I am thrilled to be joining The Third Annual Race for the team at Champion Putnam is the 2004 “Team Champion wel- magazine. The publication, Lucas Oil and General Tire.” Juvenile Diabetes, visit Nutrition as I begin my career National Physique Committee comes Peter to be a member which is distributed through- Not only will a car be clevelandspeedway.com, in the IFBB Professional (NPC) Collegiate Nationals of our athlete team,”said out the world. This is the given away,there will be League,”Putnam said. Champion, 2007 NPC USA Mark Post, president of fourth magazine cover rides auctioned off with top where new information will “Champion has a long tra- Light-Heavyweight champion nutrition. Putnam has appeared on. Lucas Oil Late Model drivers be posted on a regular basis. dition of producing some of Champion and 2008 NPC “He is not only a highly Putnam is also featured in the best sports nutrition prod- National Light-Heavyweight acclaimed professional body- this month’s issue of Flex ucts on the market. Champion. During the 2008 builder,personal trainer and magazine. Fryer: Not a PED

➣ Continued from page 1B tive for in the random sam- Cats: Scrimmage will split No. 1 units ple taken May 1 at was the ringmaster. Despite Richmond International ➣ Continued from page 1B believes he’s ready to con- his suspension, he showed Raceway. tribute this season. up for Saturday night’s All- What is known is that “There have been some “I’m in the front of the Star race and watched the NASCAR chairman Brian great (defensive) coordina- line this year,” he said. “I preliminary event from the France considers this a tors here. Obviously,coach have to lead vocally and top of the National Guard’s “serious violation” of the (Ronnie) McClurg, (Bill) with my performance. I hospitality center in the drug policy, and he applies McManus, (Richard) Garrett have to keep our heads up infield of Lowe’s Motor that terminology to the use and Bennett — all of those and keep us motivated. Speedway. of performance-enhancers guys have done a tremen- We’ve got some playmakers It didn’t take long for and recreational drugs. dous job here, so it’s a great on this defense, so I have to word to spread that Because a person familiar opportunity here for me to make sure we’re making Mayfield was on track with the test results has carry on that tradition.” those plays.” property — a violation of told The Associated Press Carpenter said he’s excit- ■ RED AND WHITE: the terms of his suspension that Mayfield’s case is not ed about the defensive play- The Cats will play their — and reporters had no steroid-related, it means ers he’s inheriting, saying spring game starting at 4:57 trouble finding the 39-year- the results showed the use he’s expecting big things p.m. this Thursday at old driver. of an illegal recreational from a front anchored by 6- Harmon Field. When he came down drug. foot-5-inch, 245-pound line- The Red team will con- from his perch, he was Mayfield says other- man Jalen Fields. sist of the first-team eager to talk and insisted wise. Cats coach Adam defense, second-team his positive test stemmed NASCAR says nothing. Winegarden believes offense and “Yellow” from the use of a prescrip- And rumors run ram- Carpenter has the intangi- (eighth grade) offense and tion drug he wouldn’t iden- pant through the garage. bles to be a successful coor- will be coached by tify and the over-the-count- Drivers now worry and dinator at Dalton. MISTY WATSON/The Daily Citizen Carpenter, Matt Land, Adam er allergy medication wonder what they can and “I think he connects with A year after earning the starter’s job, Stryker Brown Martinez and Bill Mayo. Claritin-D. can’t take under players very well,” has spent this spring as the offense’s leader and The White team will con- He denied ever using an NASCAR’s zero-tolerance Winegarden said. “He has a likes what he has to work with in the passing game. sist of the second-team illegal drug and said he had policy, which doesn’t even great knowledge of the defense, first-team offense, yet to be told exactly what provide drivers a detailed game, is enthusiastic and Though the team will be they turned to Washington Yellow defense and will be substance was found in his list of banned substances. has a great passion for our without top receiver Carter — a receiver his first two coached by Bennett, Scott positive test, an assertion Although a baseline exists program.” Crutchfield, a senior last years with the program — Thompson, Charles the administrator of for crew members, ■ BROWN’S TEAM: season, Brown is very excit- and he answered the call, Mitchell, Chad Jordan and NASCAR’s drug program NASCAR did not create This time last year,Stryker ed about a group of starting every game. Stacy Parker. denied Monday. one for drivers, because it Brown was a rising junior receivers led by returning “Trae is a tremendous Each team will start on But Saturday night, it reserved the right to test competing with Charlie starter Tevin Collins. worker,” Winegarden said. the 35-yard line after a score was all Mayfield, the cars for anything it wants. Wilson for the starting quar- “We had great receivers “He has a lot of athletic or touchback. Field goals will whizzing by on the race Nevermind that Dr. terback position. He won the last year and we’ll surely ability and is a great hitter be kicked free of a rush, with track just background David Black, CEO of job with his accuracy, deci- miss Carter,” he said. “But and I expect Trae to be a the first-team field goal unit noise. Aegis Sciences Corp., sion-making and leadership we’ve got one of the best leader on the defense this kicking for both teams. Punts His presence disrupted which runs the testing pro- skills. And he flourished in receiving corps I’ve seen in year for our football team. will automatically move the “The Show,”the one thing gram, has repeatedly his role, completing 60 per- the last few years this year, He’s got a lot of experi- ball 35 yards down the field. NASCAR tries to protect denounced Mayfield’s cent of his passes (75-for- so any time we throw the ence.” There will be a running above everything else. explanation. And France 125) to go with 1,083 pass- ball we should be able to Washington’s playmaking clock, except for change of From the scoring tower also carefully explained ing yards and 12 touch- move the ball well and skills were on full display possession and a score. The above the track, that drivers will not be sus- downs to just six intercep- score.” Monday during 7-on-7 drills Yellow teams will face off at NASCAR’s top officials pended for the proper use tions. ■ SECONDARY when he laid a series of big halftime. Each team will have dispatched a security offi- of medications. There is no competition ANCHOR:Carpenter and hits on receivers, forcing three timeouts per half. cer to remove Mayfield “If you should test posi- for the starting job this year, Winegarden are also expect- fumbles on two different And the players will have from the property and seize tive for over-the-counter so now Brown is just ing big things from another occasions. something more than pride his admission credentials. medications or a prescribed focused on improving his second-year starter,corner- The defense around at stake: The winner gets to And if not for a thrilling medication that you are on game, saying he needs to back Trae Washington. Washington quickly fol- eat first at the postgame final 10-lap sprint to the with your doctor,that does- further develop his footwork Last season, the Cats lowed his lead as the drills cookout, which means long finish, the Mayfield n’t result in NASCAR sus- and ability to make reads needed a playmaker on the progressed, and that tone- lines and an even longer sideshow, not the $1 mil- pending you,”France said. quickly. defensive side of the ball, so setting ability is what he wait for the loser. lion race, might have “You will ... be asked to become the main event. explain why you have a NASCAR was saved that certain substance that was embarrassment, though, by identified in a test. That’s Vick: Now it’s about the public’s trust electrifying racing from its happened a lot, and it does- biggest stars. n’t get you a suspension.” It has yet to find a reme- Still, drivers worry that ➣ Continued from page 1B remorse, that he has learned Hampton, where he will be “There is a lot more to dy for its biggest headache. mixing something from the from his mistakes and is pre- closely monitored by court restoring public trust than Mayfield has indicated drug store with something Vick has already apolo- pared to live a different life. officials. His time in federal just serving your time,” he doesn’t plan to partici- they already take might gized in court, but more Only then will the commis- custody ends July 20. Worthington said. “I’m not pate in the rehabilitation make them the next aggressive steps toward sioner consider lifting Vick’s The breadth and timing of sure offenders think that process that’s necessary for Mayfield. atonement can begin after his indefinite suspension. the reconciliation depends way, but things are rarely reinstatement, and he’s Until they learn exactly transfer to home confine- Vick, who initially lied to largely on how Vick con- made right by just doing the considering legal action to what Mayfield used any ment Thursday. Goodell and others about his ducts himself after his minimum.” rescind his suspension. explanation likely will fall His return to the NFL involvement in dogfighting, release, said Everett The tricky part is to avoid NASCAR can’t seem to on deaf ears. depends on how he does. has already apologized in Worthington, psychology the appearance of a cynical PR control the situation, in NFL commissioner Roger court, will serve the last two professor and forgiveness campaign. Even experts have large part because it refus- Jenna Fryer covers Goodell said last month that months of his 23-month sen- expert at Virginia no surefire formula just how es to reveal what banned NASCAR for The Vick must show true tence at his house in Commonwealth University. Vick is supposed to do that. drug Mayfield tested posi- Associated Press. 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THE DAILY CITIZEN Tuesday, May 19, 2009 3B SPORTS BRIEFS MNF: New lineup PRO BASKETBALL: NBA PLAYOFFS Surgery today for Mets All-Star 1B ➣ Continued from page 1B dating to its debut on ABC. Oops ... who’s next Gruden recalled watching in LOS ANGELES — Gruden won the 2003 title the days when Howard New York Mets slugger with the Bucs, and there’s no Cosell and Don Meredith at Nuggets’ arena? Carlos Delgado will have telling how long he’ll stay shared the booth, and come- arthroscopic surgery dian Dennis Miller’s stint led away from the field. Neither THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the building, but can’t toler- today on his right hip, he nor Norby Williamson, to Kornheiser’s run. ate the company “just sim- and there’s no immediate Kornheiser will continue to Kobe Bryant and the Los ESPN’s executive vice presi- Angeles Lakers are sched- ply throwing us out on our word on when he might dent of production, would appear on ESPN’s “Pardon ear.” return to the lineup. the Interruption.” uled to be at the Pepsi directly answer how long Center in Denver next Without a quick resolu- The Mets, who entered Gruden’s contract lasts, or “My fear of planes is leg- AP PHOTO Former Tampa Bay coach Monday night. tion, McMahon plans to Monday leading the NL whether he was free to leave endary and sadly true,”he send his trucks to Denver. East by a half-game over said in a statement released Jon Gruden has the Problem is, so are John for an NFL post if one is Cena and a bunch of “That’s what we intend Philadelphia, said by the network. “When I endorsement of the man offered. wrestlers — and they called to do,”he said. “We’re Delgado has a bone spur “Maybe I can hang in and looked at the upcoming he’s replacing on Monday going to show up.” and a torn labrum in his Night Football. it first. keep this job for a while,” schedule it was the perfect World Wrestling WWE spokesman hip. Team spokesman Jay Gruden said, later adding, “I storm that would’ve fre- leave,and said MNF did not Robert Zimmerman said Horwitz said no timetable Entertainment said it is dearly miss coaching.” quently moved me from the consider trying to replace booked at the arena for an the organization secured for Delgado’s return will Gruden will join Mike bus to the air.” him with a non-football type. the Pepsi Center last Aug. be decided until after the episode of Monday Night Tirico and Ron Jaworski “If I could handpick a “We were talking to Jon, Raw, the same night the 15 and has already sold operation. when the show starts its 40th replacement of a football he was out there,” Nuggets are slated to host more than 10,000 tickets New York Yankees star season this fall. Gruden will guy,Iwould cast a net and Williamson said. “When the Lakers in Game 4 of the for the event. He says the Alex Rodriguez had sur- make his debut with a pre- drag in Jon Gruden,”he said. Tony made his decision, Jon Western Conference finals. organization expects a sell- gery in early March for a season game Aug. 13, a “He is the two things you was the guy.” WWE chairman Vince out, with tickets ranging torn labrum — cartilage Super Bowl rematch most want — smart and Nicknamed “Chucky” for McMahon told The from $20 to $70. that lines the hip socket between the Arizona funny — and has the two his striking resemblance to Associated Press he doesn’t McMahon blamed to stabilize and cushion Cardinals and Pittsburgh things I don’t — good hair the horror film doll, Gruden believe there was “any mal- Kroenke for not believing the joint. He missed Steelers. and a tan.” said he felt he’d be able to ice, just ineptness,”on the his team was good enough exactly two months. MNF has used all sorts of Williamson emphasized it mix the right blend of criti- part of Kroenke Sports, to still be playing in mid- Pittsburgh takes personalities over the years, was Kornheiser’s choice to cism, razzing and praise. which owns the team and May. early series edge PITTSBURGH — Philippe Boucher and SCOREBOARD Miroslav Satan were miss- (Best-of-7) Texas at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. ing when the Pittsburgh LOCAL EASTERN: Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Baltimore at N.Y.Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Penguins made the late- Monday, May 18: Pittsburgh 3, Carolina 2, Oakland at Tampa Bay, 7:08 p.m. Pittsburgh leads series 1-0 Toronto at Boston, 7:10 p.m. season surge that carried Prep Schedule Thursday, May 21: Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. them from 10th place in Thursday Saturday, May 23: Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m. Varsity baseball Tuesday, May 26: Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Angels at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. the Eastern Conference to GISA Class 2A state semifinals Friday, May 29: Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m., if a third consecutive trip to Christian Heritage vs.Heritage, TBD necessary the playoffs. Varsity football Sunday, May 31: Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:30 p.m., Dalton spring scrimmage, Harmon Field, 5 if necessary In the opener of the ——— Tuesday, June 2: Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m., COLLEGE BASEBALL conference finals, Friday if necessary Varsity football ——— Boucher and Satan Murray County spring scrimmage, Murray Field, 6 WESTERN: Chicago vs. Detroit Rankings proved as important to Southeast spring scrimmage, Raider Stadium, 6 Sunday, May 17: Detroit 5, Chicago 2, Detroit leads ——— series 1-0 Baseball America Top 25 Poll beating the Carolina Saturday Today: Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. DURHAM, N.C. — The top 25 teams in the Hurricanes as Evgeni Varsity baseball Friday, May 22: Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m. Baseball America poll with records through May GISA Class 2A state semifinals Sunday, May 24: Detroit at Chicago, 3 p.m. 17 and previous ranking. Voting is done by the Malkin and Sidney Christian Heritage vs.Heritage, TBD Wednesday, May 27: Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m., staff of Baseball America: Crosby did. ——— if necessary Record Pvs Tuesday, May 26 Saturday, May 30: Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m., if 1. UC Irvine 40-12 1 Satan and Boucher Varsity football necessary 2. Louisiana State 41-14 2 scored their first goals of Northwest Whitfield spring scrimmage, Bruin Monday, June 1: Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m., if 3. Arizona State 41-11 3 Stadium, 6 necessary 4. Cal State Fullerton 38-14 5 the playoffs and goal- 5. Texas 38-12 6 tender Marc-Andre 6. North Carolina 41-14 8 7. Mississippi 40-15 9 BANKING Fleury prevented Carolina 8. Oklahoma 40-16 15 from getting its offense 9. Florida 38-18 13 TRANSACTIONS PRO BASEBALL 10. Texas Christian 35-14 14 First Georgia Bank going, leading the 11. Rice 35-15 4 www.firstgabnk.com Penguins to a 3-2 victory 12. Florida State 40-14 17 Monday’s Moves MLB 13. Clemson 39-17 19 over the Hurricanes on BASEBALL NATIONAL LEAGUE 14. Georgia Tech 34-15 7 BUSINESS SERVICES Monday night. American League East Division 15. East Carolina 41-15 20 DETROIT TIGERS—Announced RHP Juan WL Pct GB 16. Virginia 39-12 10 Rincon refused his outright assignment and elect- New Yo rk 21 16 .568 — 17. Kansas State 39-15 11 ATotal Resource ed free agency. Philadelphia 20 16 .556 1/2 18. Alabama 37-17 12 Smith won’t ride OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Placed RHP Dan Giese Atlanta 18 19 .486 3 19. Cal Poly 35-17 18 www.exceptionalpeo.com on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 16. Recalled Florida 18 20 .474 3 1/2 20. Louisville 40-14 23 MTB at Belmont LHP Gio Gonzalez from Sacramento (PCL). Washington 11 26 .297 10 21. Minnesota 35-15 21 National League Central Division 22. Elon 37-14 22 COMPUTERSERVICES LOS ANGELES — COLORADO ROCKIES—Placed RHP Matt Daley WL Pct GB 23. Miami 35-18 24 Kentucky Derby winner on the 15-day DL. Purchased the contract of RHP Milwaukee 23 14 .622 — 24. Missouri32-23 25 Advanced Computer Services Joel Peralta from Colorado Springs (PCL). Chicago 21 15 .583 1 1/2 25. South Carolina 37-19 NR Mine That Bird is in need Designated RHP Steven Register for assignment. St. Louis 21 16 .568 2 www.advcompnet.com of yet another jockey. FLORIDA MARLINS—Purchased the contract of Cincinnati 20 17 .541 3 Collegiate Baseball Top 30 Poll RHP Brian Sanches from New Orleans (PCL). Houston 17 19 .472 5 1/2 TUCSON, Ariz. — The Collegiate Baseball poll Mike Smith, who rode Designated LHP John Koronka for assignment. Pittsburgh 17 21 .447 6 1/2 with records through May 17, points and previous FINANCIAL PLANNING the gelding to a second- NEW YORK METS—Activated RHP Tim Redding West Division ranking. Voting is done by coaches, sports writers from the 15-day DL. Designated RHP Nelson WL Pct GB and sports information directors: place finish in Saturday’s Figueroa for assignment. Los Angeles 26 13 .667 — Record Pts Pvs Wachovia Securities Preakness Stakes, won’t PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Agreed to terms with San Francisco 19 18 .514 6 1. U.C. Irvine 40-12 490 1 www.agedwards.com/fc/jr.fitch C Paul Bako on a minor league contract. San Diego 16 22 .421 9 1/2 2. Louisiana St. 41-15 487 2 ride him in the Belmont PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Claimed RHP Steven Colorado 15 22 .405 10 3. Arizona St. 41-11 485 3 Stakes on June 6 because Jackson off waivers from the N.Y.Yankees. Arizona 14 23 .378 11 4. North Carolina 41-14 483 4 Released RHP Jimmy Barthmaier. ——— 5. Cal. St. Fullerton 38-14 481 5 FLORISTS of a previous commit- WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Placed LHP Scott Sunday’s Scores 6. Texas 38-12-1 479 6 ment. Smith is already set Olsen on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 17. L.A. Dodgers 12, Florida 5 7. Florida St. 40-14 478 7 Barrett’s Flower Shop Recalled LHP Ross Detwiler from Harrisburg (EL). Pittsburgh 11, Colorado 4 8. Mississippi 40-15 473 13 to ride Madeo in the BASKETBALL Philadelphia 8, Washington 6 9. Florida 38-18 470 11 www.barrettsflowershop.com $300,000 Charles Women’s National Basketball Association Arizona at Atlanta, ppd., rain 10. Oklahoma 40-16 467 20 DETROIT SHOCK—Signed F Kristen Rasmussen Milwaukee 8, St. Louis 2 11. Rice 35-15 464 9 Whittingham Memorial and G Sequoia Holmes. Houston 6, Chicago Cubs 5 12. Alabama 37-17 462 10 FUNERAL SERVICES Handicap at Hollywood FOOTBALL San Diego 3, Cincinnati 1 13. Clemson 39-17 459 17 National Football League San Francisco 2, N.Y.Mets 0 14. Georgia Tech. 34-15-1 458 8 Ponders Funeral Home Park that day. ARIZONA CARDINALS—Agreed to terms with WR Monday’s Scores 15. Missouri32-23 457 14 The Hall of Fame rider Edward Gant. Pittsburgh 12, Washington 7 16. Miami, Fla. 35-18 453 21 www.pondersfuneralhome.com is sticking with Madeo BALTIMORE RAVENS—Signed WR Kelley Colorado 5, Atlanta 1 17. Louisville 40-14 450 28 Washington to a one-year contract. Released WR Arizona at Florida, ppd., rain 18. East Carolina 41-15 446 30 out of his loyalty to own- Marcus Maxwell. Milwaukee at St. Louis, late 19. Texas Christian 35-14 443 23 HEALTH &NUTRITION ers Jerry and Ann Moss DALLAS COWBOYS—Signed DT Jonas N.Y.Mets at L.A. Dodgers, late 20. South Carolina 37-19 441 — Seawright. Today’s Games 21. Virginia 39-12-1 439 12 and trainer John Shirreffs. MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Signed FB Nehemiah Pittsburgh (Karstens 1-2) at Washington (Martis 5- 22. Kansas St. 39-15-1 437 18 AllureElite Medical Day Spa Together,they won the Broughton. 0), 7:05 p.m. 23. Ohio St. 39-15 434 — www.allure.spabeautyathome.com PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Announced defensive Arizona (Garland 3-2) at Florida (Jo.Johnson 3-0), 24. Minnesota 35-15 433 24 2005 Kentucky Derby on coordinator Jim Johnson has taken an indefinite 7:10 p.m. 25. Cal Poly 35-17 430 22 Giacomo, who like Mine leave of absence. Colorado (Hammel 0-2) at Atlanta (Jurrjens 3-2), 26. Coastal Carolina 42-13 428 — SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Released S Jimmy 7:10 p.m. 27. Washington St. 28-22 426 — HOSPITALS That Bird, was a 50-1 Williams. Philadelphia (Hamels 1-2) at Cincinnati (Cueto 4- 28. Missouri St. 32-19 425 — long shot. COLLEGE 1), 7:10 p.m. 29. Texas St. 38-14 423 25 GordonHospital KANSAS STATE—Named John Currie athletic Milwaukee (Bush 2-0) at Houston (Hampton 2-3), 30. George Mason 40-10 420 29 director. 8:05 p.m. www.gordonhospital.com Chicago Cubs (Lilly 5-2) at St. Louis (Pineiro 4-3), Postseason series 8:15 p.m. SEC Tournament San Francisco (Zito 1-3) at San Diego (C.Young 2- Pairings for the double-elimination Southeastern INSURANCE will start earlier 2), 10:05 p.m. Conference baseball tournament beginning N.Y.Mets (Maine 3-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley Wednesday at Regions Park in Hoover, Ala. 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Happy Birthday: Your have a change of heart if Formula for failure proposals and services will be someone you have partnered A declarer who well received. Your emotions with doesn’t live up to his or plunges blindly will be high and you will dis- her promise. A chance to ahead on the play passion and persever- work with someone you assumption that ance in all that you do. New respect will lead to a new the key suits will doors will open, based on position. 3 stars break normally is your performance and a LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. sure to experience friendship with someone who 22): Be tight with your cash. bitter disappoint- appreciates you for who you If someone is looking for you ment from time to are. Valuable expe- to pay his or her time. Consider this rience will grow way, back away. deal where South with each task. Your Network with a cre- took it for granted numbers are 3, 14, ative,original group at the outset that 22, 25, 28, 30, 35 of people. Your he would make ARIES (March charm will win you three notrump, and 21-April 19): Don’t a good seat near the soon found him- hold back when you top. 3 stars self headed for have so much to SCORPIO (Oct. down one. offer. You can easily 23-Nov. 21): Don’t He won the turn something lose sight of your heart queen with small into a going Eugenia goals or you will fall the ace and, concern. A relation- behind schedule. observing that ship will take on a Last Change will be nine tricks could not be made without establishing his new life, offering required to get clubs, played the queen. East took the ace and returned a you some tangible things done proper- heart to South’s king. alternatives to consider. 3 ly. Don’t shy away from an When declarer next cashed the jack of clubs and West stars honest suggestion. Personal showed out, the contract suddenly lost its glamour. He TAURUS (April 20-May changes will bring good could cash his club and diamond winners to bring him to 20): There are benefits you results. 5 stars eight tricks, but could not then avoid losing three hearts and aren’t aware of heading your SAGITTARIUS (Nov. the spade ace to finish down one. direction. Your ability to be 22-Dec. 21): Be honest and Since South was sure to succeed if the clubs were divid- adaptable will be the deciding upfront about the way you ed 3-2, he should first have stopped to ask himself if there factor. Let someone else’s feel and you will avoid prob- was anything he could do to overcome a possible 4-1 club experience guide you now but lems at a later date. Establish break. Had he done that, he would surely have seen the wis- don’t let anyone do the work comfortable surroundings dom of approaching that suit in an entirely different way. for you. 4 stars that are harmonious with your The best line of play is to cross to dummy with a dia- GEMINI (May 21-June character and lifestyle. Love mond at trick two and lead a low club toward the closed 20): Cover your back. No one and romance are on the rise. 5 hand. East cannot afford to go up with the ace — if he does, is going to step in and help, so stars South immediately has nine tricks — so declarer wins the prepare to go it alone. An CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- club with the queen. Dummy is then entered with a second unexpected emotional turn of Jan. 19): Someone will take diamond, and another low club is led. Again East has to events will cause you to alter advantage of you or misrepre- play low, and South’s jack wins the trick as West shows out. plans at the last minute. sent you. An idea that will The picture has now changed considerably. South has Protect your rights and your change your home environ- already scored two clubs to add to the two hearts and four assets. 2 stars ment or lifestyle should be diamonds he started with, so he simply abandons clubs and CANCER (June 21-July considered carefully. Now is leads a spade to acquire his ninth trick. 22): Don’t shy away from an not the time to move from one Note that once South adopts this approach, there is noth- opportunity to try something job to another or to trust ing the defenders can do to stop him from making the con- new or to get together with someone you know little tract. Note further that if West, rather than East, started with someone a little different than about. 2 stars four clubs, South can eventually finesse dummy’s club nine yourself. A change in your AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- to bring in nine tricks. position and your direction is Feb. 18): You’ll have trouble Tomorrow: There’s nothing at all to it. apparent. Embrace the unfa- keeping things straight. Don’t miliar and you will discover a rely on someone glorifying whole new world awaits you. what’s available but promis- 5 stars ing no guarantees. Get serious CRYPTOQUIP LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): about what you want and You cannot buy approval and explain your position concise- are far better off winning your ly. Don’t get sidetracked by way into someone’s favor by unfair responsibilities. 3 stars doing the right thing. Ferret PISCES (Feb. 19-March out information about good 20): Don’t deviate from the investments. If something is truth as you know it. just a fad or there isn’t enough Emotional factors will play a information, take a pass. 3 role in what happens in your stars personal life. Complaints may VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. be valid but that doesn’t mean 22): Don’t let someone get you have to give in. You have away with taking credit for the choice to walk away and something you did. You may start over. 3 stars Young authors Disney on a dime: Yes, Mouseketeers, you can do it

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Disney World has been on our kids’ minds this year, but it wasn’t in our family budget. What’s a parent to do? With a disciplined approach to the Big Three expense categories — food, lodging and admission fees — it’s possible to “do Disney” without piling up scary bills. If the economic meltdown has a silver lining, it’s evident AP FILE PHOTO in the deals to be found in resort areas like Orlando. Singer-songwriter Katy Perry, left, and actress Disney is laying on more dis- Hayden Panettiere,right, pose for a picture with counts than travel experts can Minnie Mouse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in recall in recent history. Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in April. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO “It’s a great time to go,” Under the direction of curriculum instruction facilitator Diane Piatt, Spring says Bob Sehlinger,author of You can even pitch a tent at If you’re planning to hit Place Elementary students participated in the Young Georgia Authors’ Writing “The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney’s Fort Wilderness some non-Disney attractions Competition recently. Pictured, from left, are winners from each of the grade Disney World,”which is not Resort and Campground, with in the area, such as SeaWorld levels: Peyton Hawkins, third-grader in Victoria Shirley’s homeroom; Armando affiliated with the resort. “It fees starting at $43 a night. or Universal Orlando studios, De Santiago, first-grader in Betsy Arrowood’s homeroom; Hannah Langley, couldn’t be better.” FOOD: Your lodging will discounts may be more plenti- But read no farther if your kindergartner in Michelle Yauman’s homeroom; Brooke Coffelt, fifth-grader in have a big effect on your food ful. The independent Web site Disney vacation musts include bill: Book a private home or a www.mousesavers.com com- Olivia Blazer’s homeroom; Ricardo Rivera, second-grader in Allison Harrison’s first-class meals, brand-name suite with a kitchen, and you piles one of the best lists homeroom; and Autumn Meadows, fourth-grader in Reba Howard’s homeroom. Mickey and Minnie souvenirs can more easily avoid paying around for reputable deals — and staying in the closest hotel amusement-park prices for at Disney and elsewhere. to the monorail. This article is food. THE BOTTOM LINE: for penny-pinchers only. The bottom line from How did my family do with Holiday film preview LODGING: Figure out Sehlinger: “The more meals the Midas challenge? We this piece of the puzzle first, that you eat outside of Disney spent $200 on gas to drive AP PHOTO since it will affect your strate- World, the better off you’re from Virginia, about $510 on gy for the others. going to be.” accommodations, and not Canadian actor Sehlinger’s advice on this Eat breakfast in your room, much more on food than we Jim Carrey, right, count is simple: “You’re or snag one of the many hotel would have spent at home. and American always going to save a lot of deals that include a continental We’d paid for our no-expira- model and actress money if you stay in a non- breakfast. tion theme-park tickets five Jenny McCarthy Disney property outside of Head into the theme park years earlier (and gotten a pose at the photo Disney World.”There are with a backpack stuffed with AAA discount, of course), so call for “A hotel discounts galore, thanks food and drinks, and you’re that was no hit at all. And the Christmas Carol” to the slow economy,and you good till dinner. kids both stuck within their during the 62nd can take your pick by shop- At dinner time, there are $20 budgets for souvenirs. International film ping Web sites like plenty of offsite restaurants to Ah, but there was that festival in Cannes, www.roomsaver.com. explore. impulsive $8.25 binge on ice southern France, There also are many pri- ADMISSIONS: Nominal cream. Next time, I promise Monday. The film vate homes available to rent at discounts are typically the best we’ll do better. is the second holi- tempting prices. Sehlinger you can hope for on admission day ogre for cites www.allstarvacation- fees at Disney World. You can DLP Digital Cinema® Carrey, who homes.com as one user- score a coup if you time your ® in all Auditoriums starred in “Dr. friendly Web site. Another site visit to coincide with some- CARMIKE 12 Seuss’ How the — www.vrbo.com — lists one’s birthday: You get in free WALNUT SQUARE MALL •706-226-0625 Grinch Stole homes being offered directly on your birthday throughout PLEASE CALL THEATRE OR VISIT US ONLINE FOR MOVIES AND SHOWTIMES Christmas.” by owners. 2009. ALL FEATURES INCLUDE PRE-FEATURE CONTENT www.carmike.com THE DAILY CITIZEN Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5B ■ MUTTS DEAR ABBY Son struggles to accept dad’s preference for men

DEAR ABBY: My father is 83. DEAR ABBY: I’m an office man- My mother has been dead for more ager,bookkeeper and the receptionist. than 30 years. Since then, Dad has What I am NOT is a maid. I have lost been involved with many women. But count of the number of times I have since he turned 70, he has become walked into the break room to have ■ WIZARD OF ID involved with men, which he says he my lunch or get a quick cup of tea and finds very rewarding and much less found spilled coffee/sugar/creamer all complicated. over the counter. I clean it up when I Dad and I always had an open and find it because I don’t like using a honest relationship. We have a lot of dirty counter,but I don’t feel I should homosexual family members and have to because I didn’t make the friends. At the same time, I’m shocked Jeanne mess. that the fact he is gay has been so dif- Phillips I have considered sending out an e- ficult for me to accept. Have you any mail to the office staff about cleaning suggestions on how I might better deal up after themselves, but the issue turns with this? — CARING SON IN MIAMI my crank enough that I’m having trouble being polite about it. Every e-mail I draft makes me DEAR CARING SON:Your father appears sound like a nagging mother,and I know when to be bisexual, which means he is attracted to my mom nagged me it certainly never worked ■ both men and women. Whereas he may not — it just annoyed me. CATHY have wanted to admit to himself or to you years Have you any suggestions about what I can ago that he had feelings for people of the same say that will get results without offending? — sex, it is no longer shocking to be open about it. LAURA IN SAN FRANCISCO Times have changed. Today a person’s sexual orientation is no longer considered something DEAR LAURA: Forgo the e-mail. Post a to be kept hidden. sign in the break room, and here’s what it One constructive way to “deal with it” should say: “The maid has retired. You’re on would be to realize how fortunate you are to your own. If you spill something, please make have the kind of relationship you have always sure this counter is wiped clean or I will strike had with your dad. Be supportive,don’t judge you dead with a bolt of lightning,”and sign it, and love him for the parent he has always been. “God.”

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Fax Resume to 706-259- BA Beaverdale- not in subd. Dr. 706-226-6245 8:30a-5:00p 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apts. Utilities 3356 1 & 2 BR apts. available in 6558 or call 706-259-6227. $159K $1100 dn, $1100 month included. Starting at Office: 2700 S.F. Excellent Chatsworth, Spring Place & WESTSIDE $140/week. 706-260-9183. RN - Unit Manager - FULL TIME Broyhill King bedroom set, triple condition. 1143 E. Walnut Ave. Eton. Call now 706-695-4880. 3038 Hurricane Rd. 2 BR 1 BA. RN’s with GA license needed for dresser, mirror, armoir, Call: 706-581-1037 A SWEET DEAL FOR YOU!! $69,900, $1,000 dn, $615 mon rapidly growing hospice care nightstand $200.00. (706)278- Well maintained. STAY LODGE 3286 Hurricane Rd. 5 BR 3 BA Restaurants for rent: *410 S. agency in the North Georgia 3356 Convenient location! Effic. Apt. with kitchen. Furn w/all $135,000. $1,000 dn $1,000 mn Hamilton (fmrly Bailey’s Diner) area. Hospice experience Incl. equipment $3,495 mo. *801 Call PARK CANYON APTS utilities. Laundry fac., basic Thomasville China Cabinet with TUNNEL HILL required. Competitive benefits E. Walnut Ave. Barrett 706-226-6054 cable. Private phones furn. Beveled glass - excellent 123 Lake Rd. 2 BR 1 BA and compensation. Why work for Email: [email protected] Starting at $129.99/wk plus tax w/fenced yard. $75,000. $650 Marketplace $2995/Mo. $2000 a big remote corporation when condition. $600.00. 706-278- Suite Deals 1BR $175.00 per month $1.000 down dp. (fmrly El Taco) fully furnished. you can work where we treat our 3356 Don’t Down Size, Economize! week. Call 706-278-0700 961 D. Old Cottonwood Mill Rd. 706-279-1380 wkdys 9-5:30 patients and our staff like family. 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom units 5 BR 3 BA. $115,000. $1,000 Warehouse for lease in Dalton STAYLODGE - WILLOWDALE Fax 256-532-2398 or email Some Amenities May Include: down, $987 month. 20,640 dq. ft. & 25,800 sq. ft. *Utilities Furnished MOVE IN SPECIAL [email protected] your Call: 706-278-1566 1st Week $100.00 resume & salary requirements 4BR 3BA, new home for sale by *Washer & Dryer In Each Apt today owner. $5,000 closing cost paid. RENTAL HOUSING *Ceiling Fans 706-278-0700 Hardwood, tile throughout, 9 ft *Playground & Soccer Field Trucking *Stove & Refrigerator 320 Opportunities ceilings. below appraisal. Corner UNDERWOOD LODGE lot in Subd. (706)695-6404 Nora *Dishwasher WANTED: CDL - Class A 751 Apartments *Free Extended Cable TV Furnished Efficiency with Driver / Warehouse Worker. **1 bd house off S. Bypass on *On Site Managers CABIN: Toward Ellijay, 3 bdrm 2 kitchenette. All Utilities & Drug screen required. No over Collins Rd. New carpet. Call For Our Move-In Special bath beautiful cabin. Noisy Cable!! Laundry Facility night deliveries. Must load and $150/dep. $125/wk, power & 706-278-3776 stream, spring, decks, secluded. Available. unload. Apply in person at water furnished. 706-463-0672 $142,900. Call 706-273-4514. Move In Specials $70-$90 Space Flooring Supplies, 3005 2 BR 1.5 BA -*503B Colter, 2BR DUPLEX: 890 W. Addis, Tunnel for first week! Parquet Rd., Dalton. Connector FSBO. 206 Riderwood Drive. 1.5BA $445 mth, $220 dp. 706- Hill. Apt. 2 BR 1 BA, $125 wk, 3. or call 706-277-1449 Dalton. (706)217-8335 279-1380 wkd 9-5:30 $250 dep 706-279-1380 wkdays 706-226-4651 THE DAILY CITIZEN Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7B

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$ Simple Management 2006 Nissan 350Z, convertible, Services LLC loaded, white with frost leather. 706-508-4370 New tires. 30,000 miles. Se Habla Español Move-In Special 1st week $24,500. OBO. 706-463-0672 Over 40 Homes With Pictures to FREE w/ 1 yr. lease - Choose From On Our Sweetwater Rd. 3 BR 2 BA, Website At: $145wk, $290dep. So. end of Murray Co off Hwy 225 S 1/2 + Asking $1,900 for this 1999 www.picksimple.com 2006 GMC 16 ft box truck Ye l- acre lots, beautiful country Chevy Malibu with V6, RENT TO OWN low. 6.0 V8 Unleaded engine w/ setting. Several to choose from. Automatic, Power windows and Federal Tax Credit Madness! 300 hp. Auto. Transmission, Sweetwater Rd., Chatsworth Hwy. locks, CD player and has new Get Yo ur Down Payment A/C, ABS brakes, Power 225 Fm Chats Hwy. Take Hwy 225 tires. This Malibu has 139K miles Rebated Steering, 2 Bucket Seats, S 13 mi. Fm Calhoun, take Hwy and looks and runs great. Call **COHUTTA – 4036 Parliament Reduced. 2006 Honda Accord AM/FM radio, 10 ft loading ramp 225 N, 6 mi past Elks Golf 706-218-8021 Dr. 5 BR / 3 BA $2500 Down, EXL. Like new. Gray. Full w’ 1000lb capacity. Mileage 851 Boats $1200 a Mth $160,000. Course, 1 mi N. of 4-way at warranty. 39 k miles. 706-279-1380 wkdys ranging from 40,000 – 75,000 **COHUTTA – 3/2 Doublewide. Nickelsville. Loaded. Leather seats, XM 9-5:30 miles. Sale price is $12,000 - 285 Wheeler Dam Road. $654 a radio, sunroof, 34mpg. Like new. $14000. Only method of Mth & $1000 down Great Cond. Must sell! No tax! payment accepted is certified **DALTON – 3/2 Doublewide. MOBILE HOMES $16,999. obo. check or money order. Sorry no 3265 Rauchenberg. $718 a Mth 706-614-7719 financing Contact Josh Hall @ & $1000 Down. Mobile Homes 776 For Sale Penske, Day- 706-277-9477, **DALTON – 3/2 Doublewide. Night- 423-304-6669 3435 Rauchenberg. $840 a mth ABONDONED double wide on 5 809 Trucks Asking $1,950 for this 2000 $ $1000 down. acres. Call to pre-qualify. WILL 2005 Ya maha Waverunner(s) Dodge Neon w/automatic, 4cyl., **DALTON – 3/2 Doublewide. NOT LAST! 423-476-3605 811 Utility Trailers 160 HP High Output Motors sunroof, 107k miles. Also has 610 Crystal View Court. $818 a Adult Ridden/Fresh water FROM RENT TO OWN! new tires. Call 706-218-8021 Mobile Concession stand (log mth & $1000 down. Very Low Hours $6500 each 423-476-9309 cabin), great for carnival or fair, **DALTON – 3/2 completely self contained, AC, with extras 706-313-4295. Doublewide.630 Crystal View 807 Import Autos Espresso cart, $15,000. Court. $796 a mth & $1000 Call: 706-581-4122 for details. Motorcycles down. 856 & Bikes FOR RENT 1996 International 18' carpet **DALTON – Crabapple. spec. box truck. No CDL's 812Sport Utility Vehicle 2BR/1Ba house. required, low mileage, diesel, 2003 Ford Escape, 52,500 $160 deposit, $160 week. a/c, 7500.00 firm. Contact 706- miles, excellent condition. Power & water included 259-4989 ext. 102. $7,700. (706)278-5351 **CHATSWORTH – 30 Sun Mtn Spur. 2BR / 1BA vacation remtal / lake home. 1998 MB 500 SL Convertible. 2005 Buick Rendezvous $1200 deposit, $1200 month. Sport Package. Both tops. White Good condition. 80K miles. **DALTON – 1010 Foster Rd. 3 w/ gray leather/ Books & 26mpg. Great running car. Price 2003 Suzuki Savage 650. Low BR/ 1 BA $595/month $595 records. Low miles. Good reduced $10,600. Call: 706-694- miles, like new, always garage deposit (split over 2 months) condition. Reduced to $15,950. 8065 kept. Teal green. $3,500 OBO. **DALTON – 513 Veron Ave. Will accept trades. 706-275-7035. New unit 3 bedroom 2 bath. ALL 2005 GMC Envoy SLT. Loaded 4BR / 1BA. $300/deposit, Phone 706-264-1932 appliances included. Only 3 left!! 1999 Chevy Silverado Z71, 4.8, with every option available. 47K $695/month. $444 a month. 423-476-2350 V-8. 4x4, Manual Trans., 5 spd. miles, 1-owner, garage kept, non Tired of Being a Landlord? Our Based on $35,500 amount 4 Wheel Disc Brakes. A/C, smoker, $12,000. Call 706-280- Property Management fianced, 120 mos., 8.7% apr., Power windows, Power Door 8268 Company Manages Over 130 $2500dp. Locks. AM/FM, CD, 181,000 Units in Northwest Georgia. Let Mobile Homes Miles. One Owner, Excellent Us Help Yo u Today! Call NOW!! 778 For Rent Cond. $7500. 706-270-4338 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000. 3 BR 2 BA 2528 Dover St. $696 SUPER DEALS! 2 & 3 BD Fully loaded, Maroon, 1 owner, Mo or $165 wk. 3BR 1 BA homes, many w/ hdwd floors. 2001 - Jaguar, 4.0, S-Type. 2006 FORD Expedition - Eddie garage kept, 10K miles. 5 2111A S. Dixie Hwy. $125 wk, Large lots & private pond. Pets 67,458 Miles. $12,200. Bauer 2WD, leather, 3rd row helmets, extra back seat & road $250 dp. 706-2791380 wkdys 9- welcome.Carbondale area. Call: 706-217-8171 power fold down, 6 disc CD pegs. New tires. Price 5:30 Cable/water/garbage changer, 22K miles, like new. Reduced $500. to $7,500 obo. service included $125/wk. 706- Duplex: 313 Mill Trace. 3 BR 2 Excellent condition. $24,900. 706-218-9183 383-8123 BA, $550 mon, $375 dep. 3BR 2 706-422-8617 - 706-260-1029 BA home 110 L. Mill Creek 5 yr 2006 CBR 600 F4I, blue. 5,300 TRANSPORTATION 2003 F-250, 4 door- crew cab. old $700 mon. 706-226-2508 miles, jardine slip on pipe. 2 6.0 diesel, 94k miles. 4x4. years warranty remaining. Never Automatic, Excellent condition. House for rent 4 bedroom 1.5 806 Domestic Autos been laid down. Excellent Asking $18,500. 706-264-7883 bath, 3 acres, Connector 3 & I- condition. $5,.400 or best offer. or 706-629-4000. 75. $140 wk., $300 dep. Call Leo Call: 706-508-3955 678-641-9685 2005 BMW M3 Cabriolet, 36k 2004 Ford Ranger XLT step side miles, 6 sp., still under factory pickup. Approx. 30K miles, 4 Low rent opportunity. Proof of 2006 Honda CRF230, electric warranty, carbon black on black, cycl. manual transmission. Like new. 2004 Explorer. V8 income required, utilities start, excellent condition, like Harman/Kardon sound, AM/FM CD, locking tool box, engine with 3rd row seat. Well included.1 month free. 1db/1ba new, rode very little, Aftermarket navigation, heated seats, mounted hitch & wiring for a maintained. Many extras. Only $400. 2db/1ba $480. Call pipe and stock pipe. $2,100. Call xenon headlights, garage kept, trailer. $7,500. OBO 706-277- $9,500. Call: 706-280-1431 Arthur 706-264-6703 or Rodney 1996 CHEVY IMPALA SS 4 dr. one owner, asking $43,000. 7777. day 706-673-3500 or 706-218-2732. Office 706-275- sed; 134,500 miles; one owner; Call: 706-260-1673 evening 706-259-9584. garaged; Dk. Cherry Metallic; RECREATION 8906. Like new 2004 Chevrolet Gray Leather interior; 5.7L V-8; COLORADO. Extended cab, 2009 Piaggio- Vespa Scooter Mobile Homes RWD; Loaded; Superior Cond.; 79,000 miles, Gold ext., Gray 250. 70 mpg, 85 mph. 3 yr Nice 3 Bed 2 Bath $525 Carfax avail.; $9,000. 851 Boats int., automatic, 2WD, 4 cylinder, warranty, touring case. 1/2 Bed $260/$400 w/utilities Call: 706-272-4758 gas engine. Tool box, garage $4,600.00. Call 706-980-2674 West Side 706-280-1035 kept, Asking $7,500. 706-463- 1000 Need New 2005 Super Charged Mini JUST LIKE NEW!! Cooper. 6 speed. Convertible. 2006 FLHXI Harley Davidson Wheels? Premium Sport Package. One Street Glide, vivid black, full owner, 40,000 miles, Rinehart exhaust, passenger Check out 2006 Cadillac STS, 6 cycl, nav. detachable back rest, AM/FM sunroof, heated & cooled seats, Harmon/Kardon parking 2001 21’ Bullet Bass Boat. radio & CD player, security our fully loaded, white diamond. sensors, cruise control, auto air. 225 Optimax. $15,500. system, garage kept, only 4,300 29,000 miles. $19,900. Price $21,000. CLASSIFIEDS! 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