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THINGS Deal to reveal plans TO CHECK OUT to run for governor ON THE 3 INSIDE BY JAMIE JONES District, which includes Murray Dalton State College, said Deal [email protected] and Whitfield counties. would be “a factor” in the gover- The Associated Press reported nor’s race. He would, however, face Dalton, Northwest are Deal or no Deal? Wednesday that Deal, who visited stiff opposition. playing in Region base- A big name could make the Dalton earlier this month for a “These primary battles tend to ball playoffs. crowded field for Georgia governor chamber event, has told colleagues be full contact sports,”Veve said. even bigger: Republican U.S. Rep. he will run for governor. If Deal “It will be interesting to see as he See page 1B Nathan Deal. decides to enter the race, he will comes out of the blocks, you have Several media outlets have join five other Republicans, three to earn every vote. It’s the same as Police raid party, find U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal, who reported Deal will unveil plans to Democrats and one Libertarian anybody running from president underage drinkers. represents Whitfield and run for governor during a press seeking to be the next governor. Murray counties, will reveal conference scheduled for Friday in Gov. Sonny Perdue can’t run again See page 3A his plans to run for governor his hometown of Gainesville. Deal because of term limits. ➣ Please see DEAL, 9A Friday. represents the 9th Congressional Tom Veve,ahistory professor at Columnist Walter Williams writes on how our reliance on laws to regu- late behavior is a meas- Woman ure of how uncivilized we’ve become. charged with See page 4A

FROM TODAY’S prostitution, FORUM kidnapping “I would like to see a ‘Be Nice to People Week’ in BY MARK MILLICAN Dalton, where we would [email protected] be nice to strangers, each other, people who need A woman with a history of drug posses- help, elderly people, hand- sion and prostitution charges faces several icapped people.What do new charges in connection with an alleged you think?” kidnapping. Two men were also arrested. Edie Jean Wells, 33, of 117 N. Midway “I would like to know when Drive in Tunnel Hill, was charged by the somebody’s is going to Whitfield County take that big tree off the Sheriff’s Office on house on 6th Street near Tuesday with robbery, Lakeshore Park.It really financial transaction looks bad.” card fraud, identity MISTY WATSON/The Daily Citizen theft, kidnapping, pros- See page 2A titution and failure to A crowd at the Murray County Courthouse is flanked by the 677 whirling pinwheels appear on past drug that stand for each reported case of child abuse in the county for 2008. The Family charges. Support Council, Family Connection and Murray County Department of Family and WEATHER Patrick Ellison and Children Services sponsored the hour-long observance.See story on page 7A. Wells Forecast: Chance of rain Frank Mack, no addresses available, also Today’s High: 78 face robbery,financial transaction card Tonight’s Low: 58 fraud, identity theft and kidnapping Honoring the chaplains Details, Page 12A charges. “She was working in conjunction with BY JAMIE JONES spiritual guidance, spiritual leadership that could two other men — Ellison and Mack — and INSIDE [email protected] be helped,”Saylors said. “The sheriff (Scott went to a Hispanic man’s residence with Chitwood) does a wonderful job for us in that Classified...... 6B the intent to rob him,”said Maj. John Wayne Saylors understands the pressures law area, but he needed some help. I just felt led to Comics...... 5B Gibson with the sheriff’s office. “Wells enforcement officers face. ask about coming on board.” approached the man and offered him sex. He’s worked in the jail, on patrol, in narcotics Crossword...... 4B The District Attorney’s Victim/Witness He said he didn’t have any money and did- and general investigation during the past 22 Assistance Program recognized a group of area Dear Abby...... 5B n’t want sex, and told her to leave. Two years. Now, as a chaplain for the Whitfield County chaplains for their service on Wednesday at the Horoscope...... 4B Sheriff’s office, Saylors is able to help officers through Whitfield County Courthouse as part of National Lottery...... 2A tough times — on the job and at home. “There was room (at the sheriff’s office), and Movies...... 4B ➣Please see CHARGES, 2A there was also a need for spiritual counseling, ➣ Please see CHAPLAINS, 7A Obituaries...... 10A Opinion...... 4A Sports...... 1-3B Promising young chef sold on culinary arts

7 69847 00001 6 BY RACHEL BROWN nary institute in Atlanta — after a recent [email protected] cooking competition. She has also won scholarships to several other culinary Stephanie Diak’s passion for food — institutes and has competed in several good food — is evident as she discusses cooking contests since she began taking her creations. cooking classes at the Career Academy “I love asparagus,”the Whitfield three years ago. Career Academy senior says, laughing “She has definitely excelled,”Rush and placing her said. hands on her head to Inside: Diak wasn’t interested in studying emphasize her ■ SkillsUSA cooking at first. She landed in the culi- enthusiasm. “I like preparing young nary program almost by accident to poach it and then adults for leader- because the cosmetology classes she sauté it with a little ship wanted to take were full. She isn’t look- ing back though. The Daily Citizen bit of red pepper MATT HAMILTON/ flakes and kosher salt. It’s sooo good.” “I’m sold on culinary arts for sure,” Whitfield Career Academy senior Stephanie Diak Diak is one of Career Academy chef she said. “I love food.” prepares a food dish under the watchful eye of Clyde Rush’s dozens of students, but school chef Clyde Rush. Diak has been awarded a she’s the only one who was awarded a ➣ Please see CHEF, 5A scholarship to Le Cordon Bleu in Atlanta. scholarship to Le Cordon Bleu — a culi-

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Let’s get threaten the man.” ters to the editor. If you together and have this horse invites the public to take Hole Café, Blues Train Our offices are located on the Gibson said the man did part in tonight’s Downtown Café, Chef’s Pantry,Dalton west side of the intersection of include a name, please spell park.” have sex with the woman due it. Call 706-272-7748 to Sampler from 6 to 9. Depot, Edible Thornton Avenue and Morris to the threats of the two men, This culinary walking Arrangements,Iron Gate Street in downtown Dalton. reach Today’s Forum. “Thank you, Mark Pace, but still couldn’t give them for the article that you had on tour includes delectable Pizzeria, Let’s Eat In, We’re open 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. any money. samples of signature dishes Loganberry’s, Nathan’s Monday through Friday. “I hate all the hateful com- Marilou Jones’ life. She was a “At some point they dis- ments about President beautiful lady and everyone from 12 downtown restau- Bar and Grill, Oakwood covered he had an ATM card rants for $20 per person. Café, Pentz Street Station How to call us: Obama. We gave President she met loved her.” and took him to a bank, but Bush eight years. Can we not Tickets are available at the and Planet of the Grapes. Main number: 706-217- the card was refused because participating restaurants or Retail stores participat- give this man four?” “I enjoyed the article by his paycheck had not been NEWS Gary Mimbs, ‘Bowing in the at the DDDA office. ing are Avon Experience, (That’s 706-217-6397) deposited,”Gibson said. Patrons can also shop and The Cherry Tree, Fairview “I am disappointed in the presence of greatness.’It’s a “They kept him for several When you’re not sure with whom editor’s choice in Saturday’s beautiful thing.” admire downtown Dalton’s Travel, The Frame Shop, you need to speak, our operator hours until the check hit, historic architecture along Paper Princess, Raspberry forum. I don’t think water- then got the money with the will make sure you’re transferred to boarding is something that “Since Obama is president the way. Row and The Yellow Bird. the person who can best help you. ATM card and released the should be joked about. and should be a role model, I man.” Delivery: 706-272-7705 wonder why he’s still smok- Sheriff’s deputies were LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Editor: The caller was ing (as per the appropriate looking for the trio when Our staff can take your subscrip- not joking. cartoon in Sunday’s paper)?” tion and delivery-related calls they learned they had been ■ Varnell Mayor Dan hike on the Gahuti Trail to from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday arrested in Cobb County on Peeples has organized a look for spring blooms will “Those who ride bicycles “If the people of Whitfield drug possession charges, game between the 11- and be offered Saturday begin- through Friday, and from 6 a.m. in the Varnell area along Ga. County are upset about to 10 a.m. Saturday and Gibson said. The deputies 12-year-old Varnell Bulldogs ning at 10 a.m. at Fort Highway 2 need to follow all Dalton Utilities tripling their put a hold on them and and the Varnell Red Sox at Mountain State Park in Sunday. traffic laws. They must stop rates, just wait until the If a subscriber is missed, call by brought Wells back to the Varnell ball fields for Chatsworth. Participants for all stop signs and signal Whitfield County School Whitfield County for ques- tonight at 7:45 to help bring should meet at the naturalist 10 a.m. on weekdays and when they’re going to turn. Board raises property taxes weekends for re-delivery. tioning. the community together. cabin. Just because you’re on a bicy- because they don’t get Wells is set to appear in Frank “Chug” Crowe will An easier guided one- Call if you need to: cle doesn’t mean you can enough money in from ➣ have us redeliver your news- Superior Court Friday morn- introduce the players and do mile lake hike will begin at break the law.” SPLOST to pay for this new ing for a bond hearing. She the play-by-play. The city the same time, meeting at the paper high school.” ➣ order or renew a subscription has past charges for posses- will provide a cooler of naturalist area by the lake. “Torture is illegal. So is sion of crack cocaine and drinks for the players and a Parking is $3. For more ➣ ask for a vacation hold murder. When an American “I’m glad to see there’s ➣ have us refill a newsrack possession of tools for the grill for cooking hot dogs. information call (706) 422- soldier kills a terrorist to save someone else recognizing our commission of a crime, in ■ A guided, two-mile 1934. ➣ ask about your account himself or his fellow soldiers, sports program in Murray ➣ order a back issue February of this year and should he be charged with County. It starts at regulation also in July of last year. She murder?” and gets worse into high was arrested for prostitution Classified: 706-217-6397 school.” TODAY’S CITIZEN To place a classified ad, or for and parole violation in May “I would like to see a ‘Be of 2006. questions about classified Nice to People Week’ in “Drugs. Violence. Disease. NAME: Kate Phinney advertising. Hours are 8 a.m. to Gibson said Ellison and AGE: 11 Dalton, where we would be Even if thousands of Mack were still being held in 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. nice to strangers, each other, Americans die with our HOME:Dalton Classified fax: 706-272-7743 Cobb County on Thursday. people who need help, elderly southern border being open, FAMILY:Jennifer, people, handicapped people. the border will never be Advertising: 706-217-6397 What do you think?” closed. Republicans want Prayer Day set Wes, Meg, Emma and To place a display advertise- cheap labor and Democrats Sally (dog) “We had a wonderful want welfare votes. The Murray County will ment, schedule an insert, or for observe the 56th annual SCHOOL:Brookwood questions about your advertis- establishment in the Mill politicians rule.” Creek Road community that National Day of Prayer on PLAY:Softball, swim ing account. May 7 at 7 p.m. in the and hang out with Advertising fax: 706-272-7743 trained service dogs for peo- “I never thought I’d see a ple who need them until the president be so despicable Murray County High School friends auditorium. Newsroom: 706-217-6397 owner thought the grass was and disgraceful, with the way SHE SAID: “Even greener on the other side and Obama has attempted to bring Communities across the all this number if you: C closed it down. So now we shame on our military and U.S. are holding National though you may not ➣ have a question or comment don’t have a training facility. intelligence services, just to Day of Prayer events with know it or see it, about our news coverage, or There goes another opportu- score to score political the theme this year being our editorial page miracles happen.” nity out the door for Whitfield points.” “Prayer … America’s Hope.” ➣ have a story idea County.” Newsroom fax: 706-275-6641 “Where has all the hand- Sports: 706-272-7734 “In Obama’s first 100 gun ammunition gone? Why days, he’s declared that are all sporting goods stores Sports fax: 706-275-6641 America’s no longer a and Walmart out? What's a Kid to Do? Corrections: 706-272-7750 Christian nation, indebted our The newspaper strives for fair- nation greater than all the “People don’t always get A Community Guide to Summer ness and accuracy. If you have other presidents put together, along but when we firemen a question about a story, please and shamed America on his get on the scene, we join in call the newsroom. We will print overseas apologizing tour. with our brothers and get the Activities for Children a correction or clarification What’s next? Change we can job done — city or county,it when one is in order. believe in?” doesn’t matter. We all watch Appearing in each other’s backs.” “It doesn’t matter whether Management: you worship in a church, “Has Dalton government The Daily Citizen William H. Bronson III 706-272-7700 mosque or synagogue. The never heard ‘the screeching Publisher Dalton Utilities commission wheel gets the grease?’ and and board are going to be There’s a town in Michigan Jimmy Espy 706-272-7735 allowing the current adminis- that has a lower unemploy- www.daltondailycitizen.com Executive Editor tration to raise our utility rates ment rate than Dalton and Gary Jones 706-272-7731 to the point where this is a they’re getting a lot of atten- Advertising Director true battle. If your rates go up tion. We need to do some three times, your quality of screeching.” Louis Toney 706-277-7391 life will be dropping.” May 8, 2009 Business Manager “I would like to know Claudia Harrell 706-272-7702 “I would like to thank the when somebody’s is going to Circulation Director Rev. Vince Goble and Faith take that big tree off the house Submit Your Summer Worship Center for the pro- on 6th Street near Lakeshore Chris McConkey 706-226-2668 gram they have on TV Park. It really looks bad.” IT Director Sunday mornings. I can’t get Event Info To: out to do much and it has real- “I was just reading in the The Daily Citizen is a locally operated part of ly been a blessing to me.” paper how about 1,500 hun- Newspaper Holdings Inc. and is a member of The Associated Press, Audit Bureau of dred students in Georgia will [email protected] Circulation, Georgia Press Association, “Why are we taking time have their scholarships that Southern Newspapers Publishers to honor these Confederate they had been promised taken Please include the Association and the Newspaper Association rebels that supported a racist away from them. And we’re of America. The Associated Press is entitled following information exclusively to the use for publication of all cause and took up arms talking about giving money to local news in this publication. 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He said The Dalton Police What was expected to be a routine Anderson responded, “Wow,how’d that get in there?” After Anderson was read Department is asking for traffic stop on I-75 by the Tunnel Hill information on a woman Police Department yielded five pounds his rights, Reneau said he agreed to speak to him and said someone had using a stolen identity to of marijuana after a traffic maneuver cash stolen checks. The made the arresting officer suspicious. contacted him while he was in Atlanta and asked him to pick up the marijuana checks and other ID infor- Devon Dacari Anderson, 23, of 4832 mation were stolen from Greenline Drive in for him. “He told me he did not have a crimi- the victim’s car in Dalton Surveillance camera Flint, Mich., was Two bricks of suspected marijua- on April 17. charged Tuesday nal record, but a record check showed photo taken at an East na were confiscated by Tunnel Between noon and 1 Ridge bank shows with possession of Hill police after a traffic stop on I- he was arrested in Texas in July for mar- ijuana possession,”Reneau said. “It’s p.m., someone broke into suspect wanted in marijuana with 75 Tuesday. been my observation that if anybody is the victim’s car at the connection with iden- intent to distribute Domino’s Pizza at 222 W. and failure to main- he replied he had been driving since 6 carrying below 10 pounds, he’s your tification theft that dealer. That’s why the charge is posses- Cuyler St. Among the occurred in Dalton. tain lane. a.m. items taken were a purse Sgt. Scott Reneau Anderson was driving a red sion with intent to distribute. If it’s over 10 pounds, it’s a trafficking charge and several credit cards, victim’s identity and bank said he observed Chevrolet Aveo with an Indiana tag, but the victim’s driver’s account to cash a counter Anderson Anderson at 7:43 produced a Michigan license. He said because the guy is probably a ‘mule’ (paid to carry the drugs). A dealer won’t license and Social check. The female had a.m. traveling north he was driving a rental car rented for Security card, and approx- shoulder-length dark hair. on the interstate and crossing over the him by his aunt, according to the inci- carry that much. In my opinion, (Anderson) picked it up on his own.” imately $75 in cash. Anyone with any infor- dividing lines in an area with three dent report. Reneau said Anderson did Later that afternoon, a mation on this person or lanes. He pulled Anderson over at mile not look him in the eye and appeared Anderson was in the Whitfield County Jail on Wednesday but could be female was photographed this incident is asked to marker 341 (Tunnel Hill exit) just north nervous, and gave consent when he by surveillance cameras at contact Detective Matt of the overpass bridge. When Reneau asked if he could search the car. released by meeting a $20,000 cash or property bond, a jailer said. the FSG Bank in East Locke at (706) 278-9085, told Anderson the reason for the stop, Reneau discovered two “bricks” of Ridge, Tenn., using the extension 320. Deputies, trooper make pot bust AREA ARRESTS • Casey Anthony County Sheriff’s Office with BY MARK MILLICAN sale of marijuana. The report. After a short chase, pounds of marijuana inside, Castorena, 19, 118 S. Adelia possession of methampheta- markmmillican@daltonciti- Georgia State Shelton pulled into and $1,182 in cash, which zen.com Patrol assisted in a driveway, drove was confiscated,”said Chief Drive,Dalton, was charged mine and possession of tools the arrest at about 4 through a yard and Deputy Ray Sitton. Tuesday by the Whitfield for the commission of a p.m. headed into some Shelton will face a “first County Sheriff’s Office with crime. CHATSWORTH — A entering a motor vehicle • Lakeena Terrinasha man who reportedly Trooper Ted woods where he appearance” for bond today Kimbrell was became stuck. He in Magistrate Court. with intent of felony. Wilson, 25, 127 Madison attempted to elude officers • Juan Bernardo Esquibel, Blvd., Colbert, was charged by car and by foot on attempting to stop ran into the woods “He will probably be Shelton in a 1999 but was apprehend- denied bond since he is on 20, 118 S. Adelia Drive, Tuesday by the Whitfield Monday was found to be in Dalton, was charged County Sheriff’s Office with possession of marijuana. Ford Expedition ed by Kimbrell and probation in Lawrenceville for speeding on sheriff’s office on a marijuana charge,”said Tuesday by the Whitfield first degree forgery (two Scott Lee Shelton, 26, of County Sheriff’s Office with counts) and theft by decep- 603 Parson Road in Highway 225 Shelton deputies. Sitton. Shelton would then South near the “The inventory of have a future bond appear- pedestrian under the influ- tion (two counts). Chatsworth, was charged by ence and entering a motor • Regina Dianne Brooks, the Murray County intersection with Brown his car revealed some blue ance in Superior Court, Bridge Road, according to a duffel bags with about three Sitton explained. vehicle with intent of felony. 47, 114 N. Sixth Ave., Sheriff’s Office with the • Jason Scott Nobles, 41, Chatsworth, was charged 601-A Carbondale Road, Wednesday by the Dalton, was charged Chatsworth Police Underage drinkers found at party in Murray Tuesday by the Whitfield Department with DUI.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Charged with underage consumption Autumn Court 4 in Chatsworth. of alcohol were Jose de Jesus Medina, “It was a party at 96 Charms Way off Murray County Sheriff’s Office 18, of 261 Twin Lake Road in Brown Bridge Road,”said Chief Read The Daily Citizen online: deputies charged four people with Chatsworth; Eduardo Ortega,17, of 805 Deputy Ray Sitton. “We got a call about www.daltondailycitizen.com underage drinking Saturday night after Stillwood Road in Dalton; Jesus Perez, a disturbance there and discovered they raided a party in southwestern 18, of 53 Eagles Way in Chatsworth; around 60 people,afew of them under- Murray County. and Long Thanh Tran, 18, of 1100 age.” de’s Wo Buy aNew Home and a rld *Receive aCar from W BilliardClub Brooker Ford ® or Edd Kirby Advantage & Chevrolet Pool Academy During Our OpenHouse Opens at 11 am Sat.,May 2nd 10 am -4pm andSun., May 3rd 2pm-5pm *Must sign contract on oneofthese homes on 5/2/09 or 5/3/09.Car isan NowForming In-House actual prepaid 2yr. lease. Must closeonthe property to receivethe car. Spring Leagues Call RandyParker at 706-483-2889or706-529-6085

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TODAY IN HISTORY THE DAILY CITIZEN Law vs. morals Today is Thursday, April 30, the 120th day of Serving Northwest Georgia since 1847 2009. There are 245 days A civilized society’s first trolley car say the kind of things often left in the year. William H. Bronson III line of defense is not the law, used to be said to or in front of women Today’s Highlight in Publisher police and courts but customs, unthink- today. Gentlemanly behavior History: Jimmy Espy Mark Pace traditions and moral values. able. It was protected women from coarse One hundred and fifty Executive Editor Editor Emeritus Behavioral norms, mostly common behavior. Today,we expect years ago, on April 30, transmitted by example, word decency sexual harassment laws to 1859, the Charles Dickens Unsigned editorials represent the view of The Daily Citizen. Members of mouth and religious teach- for a man restrain coarse behavior. novel “A Tale of Two of the newspaper’s editorial board are William Bronson, Jimmy Espy, ings, represent a body of wis- to give up During the 1940s,my fam- Cities” was first published Wes Chance and Victor Miller. Columns and letters to the editor are dom distilled over the ages his seat. ily lived in North in serial form in the pre- the opinions of the authors. through experience and trial Today,inPhiladelphia’s Richard Allen miere issue of All the Year and error. They include some cities housing project. Many fami- Round, a literary maga- important thou-shalt-nots Walter there are lies didn’t lock doors until zine owned by Dickens. such as shalt not murder,shalt Williams ordinances late at night, if ever. No one (The novel was presented VIEWS not steal, shalt not lie and requiring ever thought of installing bars in 31 weekly install- cheat, but they also include all public con- on their windows. Hot, humid ments.) those courtesies one might veyances to set aside seats summer nights found many On this date: call ladylike and gentlemanly posted “Senior Citizen people sleeping outside on In 1789, George conduct. The failure to fully Seating.”Laws have replaced balconies or lawn chairs. Washington took office in Panics and transmit values and traditions common decency. Years ago, Starting in the ‘60s and ‘70s, New York as the first pres- to subsequent generations a young lady who allowed a doing the same in some ident of the United States. represents one of the failings guy to have his hand in her neighborhoods would have In 1803, the United of the so-called greatest gen- rear pocket as they strolled been tantamount to commit- States purchased the pandemics eration. down the street would have ting suicide. Keep in mind Louisiana Territory from Behavior accepted as the been seen as a slut. Children that the 1940s and ‘50s were a France for 60 million norm today would have been addressing adults by first time of gross racial discrimi- francs, the equivalent of seen as despicable yesteryear. names was unacceptable. nation, high black poverty about $15 million. There are television debt You might be tempted to and few opportunities com- In 1945, as Russian Large parts of the world reacted to the swine flu relief advertisements that charge, “Williams, you’re a pared to today. The fact that troops approached his promise to help debtors to pay prude!” I’d ask you whether black neighborhoods were far Berlin bunker,Adolf outbreak with a typical lack of stoicism. back only half of what they high rates of illegitimacy more civilized at that time Hitler committed suicide Cuba suspended all travel to and from Mexico; owe. Foul language is spoken make a positive contribution should give pause to the along with his wife of one cruise lines cancelled stops in Mexico; and the by children in front of and to a civilized society. If not, excuses of today that blames day,Eva Braun. European Union in a moment of panic issued and sometimes to teachers and how would you propose that today’s pathology on poverty In 1970, President then quickly rescinded a travel ban to the United other adults. When I was a illegitimacy be controlled? In and discrimination. Richard M. Nixon youngster,it was unthinkable years past, it was controlled Policemen and laws can announced the U.S. was States even though the World Health Organization to use foul language to an through social sanctions like never replace customs, tradi- sending troops into recommends against border closings and travel adult; it would have meant a disgrace and shunning. Is foul tions and moral values as a Cambodia, an action that restrictions. WHO’s common-sense advice: If you smack across the face. Back language to or in the presence means for regulating human sparked widespread feel sick, don’t travel. then, parents and teachers of teachers conducive to an behavior. At best, the police protest. WHO noted that the economic disruptions from didn’t have child-raising atmosphere of discipline and and criminal justice system Ten years ago: A “experts”to tell them that respect necessary for effective are the last desperate line of bomb exploded at a gay travel restrictions imposed during the 2003 SARS “time out” is a means of disci- education? If not, how would defense for a civilized society. pub in London, killing epidemic that killed 774 far outweighed the public pline. Baby showers are held you propose it be controlled? Our increased reliance on three people and injuring health benefits. for unwed mothers. Years ago, simply sassing a laws to regulate behavior is a more than 70. (David Russia banned meat imports from Mexico and Yesteryear,such an accept- teacher would have meant a measure of how uncivilized Copeland,awhite 11 U.S. states even though WHO says the flu is not ance of illegitimacy would trip to the vice principal’s we’ve become. supremacist, was later spread by contact with meat. Some nations, mainly have been unthinkable. office for an attitude adjust- convicted of murder for a To see men sitting whilst a ment administered with a ■ Walter Williams is a series of bombings in in Asia, are quarantining passengers who arrive woman or elderly person was paddle. Years ago, the lowest professor of economics at London and sentenced to with a temperature. standing on a crowded bus or of lowdown men would not George Mason University. six life sentences.) In Mexico City,schools, universities, churches Five years ago: Arabs and most public venues were closed although most expressed outrage at people weren’t going outside anyway. Those who graphic photographs of naked Iraqi prisoners did wore surgical masks even though they are use- being humiliated by U.S. less against the spread of the flu. military police; President In some American cities, pharmacies reported George W. Bush con- runs on anti-flu drugs even though health experts demned the mistreatment say the drugs should be reserved for the truly ill. of prisoners, saying “that’s not the way we do As of mid-afternoon Tuesday,Mexico was say- things in America.”On ing that swine flu was suspected in 152 deaths. As ABC’s “Nightline,”Ted of the same time, there were 64 confirmed cases in Koppel read aloud the the United States, only five of the victims hospital- names of 721 U.S. ser- ized. vicemen and women killed in the Iraq war (the Lost in the uproar over this particular strain of Sinclair Broadcast Group swine flu is this: The U.S. Centers for Disease refused to air the program Control says about 36,000 Americans die of the flu on seven ABC stations). each year. One year ago: The That doesn’t mean swine flu should not be taken Federal Reserve cut inter- est rates for a seventh seriously. The most lethal public health crisis ever straight time, reducing the in the U.S. was the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918, federal funds rate a quar- which, when it was over two years later,had killed ter-point to 2 percent. An worldwide more than twice the number that had avalanche in Italy’s north- died in the just-concluded slaughter of World War western Alps killed five I. French ski-mountaineers. Today’s Birthdays: President Obama’s formulation is apt: Swine flu Actress Cloris Leachman is cause for concern but not alarm. Still, people is 83. Singer Willie panic over swine flu for the same reason they play Nelson is 76. Actor Gary the lottery: Sure, the odds against are better than a Collins is 71. Actor Burt hundred million to one — but you never know. Young is 69. Singer Bobby Vee is 66. Movie director Allan Arkush is Scripps Howard News Service 61. Actor Perry King is 61. Singer Merrill Osmond is 56. Movie director Jane Campion is 55. Actor Paul Gross is 50. FIU coach Isiah Thomas is 48. Actress Kirsten Dunst is 27. End of The New York Times?

The nation’s largest left-wing newspa- New York Times jour- problem with The Boston Globe, which per and the bible for network news pro- nalists often do good Sulzberger bought back in 1993. That ducers and bookers may be going under. reporting. paper is on the verge of bankruptcy and This week, The New York Times The problem is that recently told its employees that it will cut announced more staggering losses: near- under Sulzberger and their pay and health benefits. Since the ly $75 million dollars in the first quarter executive editor Bill Times and the Globe are big on “univer- alone. The New York Post is reporting Keller,the Times has sal” health care, that caused some gig- that the Times Company owes more than gone crazy left, attack- gling in anti-Times precincts. $1 billion and has just $34 million in the ing those with whom Over the past few months, newspapers bank. A few months ago, the company the paper disagrees in Chicago, Seattle, Minneapolis and borrowed $250 million from Mexican bil- and demonstrating a Denver have either folded or filed for lionaire Carlos Slim at a reported 14 per- Bill hatred for conserva- bankruptcy. With the exception of The cent interest rate. With things going south O’Reilly tives (particularly Rocky Mountain News, all the papers fast, pardon the pun, Slim might want to President Bush) that is were committed left-wing enterprises. WORDS OF WISDOM put in a call to Times publisher Arthur almost pathological. The truth is that most Americans are tra- Sulzberger Jr. The Times features ditional-minded folks. They believe their Bible verse: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, The spin from Sulzberger is that the liberal columnists in every section of the country is noble; they want respectful dis- whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, Internet is strangling the newspaper paper, and they hit low, often using per- course. Fanaticism of any kind is not the whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if any- industry,and there is some truth to that. sonal invective to smear perceived oppo- American way. thing is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such Why read an ideologically crazed paper nents. The New York Times is most definite- things.” when you can acquire a variety of infor- That unfair and unbalanced approach ly a committed left-wing concern that is mation on your computer? But other has alienated a large number of readers openly contemptuous of the conservative, Philippians 4:8 papers are not suffering nearly as much as and advertisers. According to a recent traditional point of view. That is the pri- the Times, so there must be more to it. Fox News/Opinion Dynamics Poll, 46 mary reason the paper may soon dissolve. There is no question that the Times has percent of Americans define themselves And all the cash in Carlos Slim’s fat wal- Thought for today: “Upper classes are a nation’s journalistic talent. This week the paper as conservative. Just 34 percent say they let is not going to change that. past; the middle class is its future.” won five Pulitzers. It’s true that the are liberal. In this very intense market- Pulitzer people favor left-wing operations place, insulting half the country on a daily ■ Bill O’Reilly is a nationally syndicated Ayn Rand (the past eight Pulitzer Prizes for com- basis may not be a great business plan. columnist and the host of the top-rated Russian-born author (1905-1982) mentary have gone to liberal writers), but The Times company also has a major O’Reilly Report on Fox. THE DAILY CITIZEN Thursday, April 30, 2009 5A Perform at Rotary SkillsUSA preparing young adults for leadership

BY RACHEL BROWN [email protected] ABOUT SKILLSUSA om SkillsUSA is a partnership of Lee McFarland took only students, teachers and three hours, five minutes to industry working together to build a conveyor belt. ensure America has a The sophomore at the skilled work force. The Whitfield Career Academy organization serves more finished nearly an hour than 280,000 students and before the rest of his compe- instructors annually and has tition, placing first in a 13,000 school chapters in SkillsUSA competition this 54 states and territorial month. In McFarland’s cate- associations. The Web site gory,students had to design is www.skillsusa.org. an item using special soft- ware and be judged on it. For his effort, he won about Yea Jee Bae of Dalton The Murray County High $3,000 worth of software. High School is the ad School Quiz Bowl Team fin- Prizes varied depending on design winner.She will ished first in state again this Two cast members from Dalton High School’s spring musical production “Little the categories students compete at the national year. Last year,the team Women” sang selections from the play at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club entered and their sponsors. SkillsUSA competition placed third in the nation. of Dalton. Gracie Bramlett, left, who plays Mrs. March or Marmee,and Meg Clyde Rush, one of sever- in June in Kansas City, Members are seniors Jacob Scalise,right, who plays Jo, join Wes Phinney, Dalton High School drama al Career Academy advisers, Mo. Wildes, Trenn Carnes and teacher and director of the musical. “Little Women, The Broadway Musical,” said SkillsUSA, formerly Kelsey Locke; junior runs today through Sunday. Today through Saturday performances begin at 7 VICA, is designed to prepare present the menu,”she said. Hannah Wildes; and sopho- p.m. Sunday’s show is a matinee that starts at 2 p.m.Tickets are available at the young adults for leadership “It was fun.” mores Montana Gray and door at $10 for adults and $7 for students. in the world of work. First- Dalton High School soph- Blake Jones. place winners will go to omore Yea Jee Bae won the “They need to know busi- national competitions in advertising design competi- ness math, economics, litera- Kansas City,Mo., in June. tion. Competitors were given ture, and a lot of current Chef: Earns scholarships Career Academy junior three hours to compose a events,”said Phenna Petty,a Rebecca Bacheco placed logo and an advertisement secretary at the school. “The first in the food and beverage for Cover Girl lipstick. students need to be able to ➣ Continued from page 1A At Le Cordon Bleu, direc- category. AIGA, the professional answer questions about table tor of admissions Don Jones “All I had to do was like design association, judged place settings to being able Diak said she enjoys plat- said Diak is very motivated. to quote Roberts Rules of ing food — arranging it to be set a table and serve a three- the entries. Students also had It was obvious at the compe- course meal properly and to complete a job interview. Order for meetings.” as palatable to the eye as it is tition, he said, that she had to the tongue — almost as practiced making her pastry much as preparing it. dish a few times before. Her “You can do that even winning recipe was a Garden Railroad Show starts Friday with a simple chicken ‘n’ poached pear with white rice and green bean dish,” chocolate mousse, and she The Southeast Garden A variety of clinics will self-guided tour of the gar- she said. “You always eat had to make the dish using Railroad Show will be be offered both days on all den railroads in the area. A with your eyes.” only limited ingredients in a Friday and Saturday from 9 aspects of the hobby,from map for this tour will be Diak’s mother,Lori provided basket of goods. a.m. to 5 p.m. at the trains to gardening. available at the trade center Hedden, said her daughter is Jones said students at Northwest Georgia Trade On Sunday there will be a during show hours. normally “carefree” and career academies, and even and Convention Center. loves to socialize, but when some high schools without a Admission is $10 a day or it comes to food, it has to be strong career focus, have $18 for both days (children Happy 50th perfect. more exposure to profession- 12 and under are free). “Ever since she was al cookware and skills than Garden railroading con- young, the cooking channel ever before. Today,students sists of railroads nestled in Birthday has always been on at our have professional chef hats, the middle of gardens and house,”she said. “This is her Stephaine Diak’s win- coats, cooking utensils and includes small dioramas of passion.” ning recipe was a pots and pans. houses, small figures, die Bee Nana The Cohutta resident has poached pear with white “Fifteen or 20 years ago, cast cars, dwarf trees, scale- more than $12,000 in scholar- chocolate mousse. you would never have (seen) sized plants and ground cov- Love, ships to various culinary that,”Jones said. “Students ers. A water feature is often schools,including the New America. She has yet to now are really exposed, and the focal point in a railroad Alvin and The Girls England Culinary Institute decide where she’ll attend they see this as a viable garden. and the Culinary Institute of college. career.” GOINGOUT OF BUSINESS Everything Must Go! Remembering Mom In Memory or In Honor Dalton Location Only!

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The Dalton Fraternal to become Eagles and begin Order of Eagles 4525 will enthusiastically following be instituted into the local the International motto of community with a ceremony ‘People Helping People’ in on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the the Dalton community.” Spring Lakes Golf Club, Members of the commu- 1591 Spring Place Smyrna nity who are still interested Road in Chatsworth. More in being a charter member than 50 new members of the of Dalton Eagles are encour- Dalton and Chatsworth aged to contact Locke at community will be initiated (706) 980-3229 before the into the order. institution at 5 p.m. on The community members Saturday. have started following the Pam Ridley of the International Eagles’ motto Atlanta Auxiliary 714 is of “People Helping People” organizing a Ladies by presenting a donation Auxiliary to complement during the institution cere- the Dalton Aerie. Women mony to the Angels at Heart interested in joining the from the International forming Dalton Auxiliary Eagles’ Jimmy Durante should contact Ridley at Children’s Fund. (706) 695-5130. “Our community has For more information shown a passion for the about the Dalton Eagles’ Eagles’ values,”said Gary institution ceremony or Locke, member of the about becoming a member Rossville Aerie 2942 and of the Fraternal Order of Dalton Aerie organizer. Eagles,please contact “Our members are excited Locke at (706) 980-3229. Volunteers help beautify CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Southeast High School and Westside Middle stu- first row, Westside students Josh Locke,Hallie day care center grounds dents competed in the State Dairy Judging Contest Cline,Katelyn Burke and Tanner Phipps; second in Tifton recently. Standing in front of the Abraham row, Southeast students Julie Cox, Elizabeth SUBMITTED BY THE agency. AmeriCorps VISTA Baldwin Agricultural College mascot are,from left, Wimpy, Sabrina Chambers and Ryan Townsend. UNITED WAY OF is administered by the NORTHWEST GEORGIA Corporation for National and Community Service, a Southeast, Westside Middle students Fifty volunteers gathered federal agency; 16 at a local nonprofit day care AmeriCorps slots were recently to help make a dif- awarded to United Way compete in dairy judging contest ference in our community. through a federal grant. On their Saturday morn- Funds to support the proj- ing these volunteers planted ect were secured by the SUBMITTED BY WHITFIELD flowers and re-mulched the United Ways’ Volunteer COUNTY SCHOOLS playground area. These flow- Center from the Georgia ers aren’t just for looks. In Department of Community Students from Southeast the future these flowers will Affairs and Hands on High School and Westside be used for educational pur- Georgia. Middle competed in the poses, such as art and nature United Way is currently State Dairy Judging Contest projects, turning one day’s hiring for 10 VISTAs with at in Tifton recently. It was a worth of work into knowl- least one year of college maiden trip for both teams edge that will last a lifetime. experience to serve in as they had never competed Sparkle Day was led by Whitfield, Murray and in this event. Westside John DeVore, an Gilmer counties. Resumes or placed 13th and Southeast AmeriCorps VISTA inquires should be sent to placed ninth in the state. (Volunteers in Service to [email protected] The Dairy Cattle Career America) member with rg. VISTA members receive Development Event empha- United Way of Northwest $4,725 toward college at the sizes skills in dairy cattle Georgia placed at the end of their year of service, a modest living allowance, and selection and dairy herd Whitfield-Dalton Day Care Center,aUnited Way a health plan. management and provides experience in the evaluation of dairy cattle type, produc- tion records and dairy herd J&J launches new Web site management. Participants evaluate dairy animals and SUBMITTED BY along with links to common- place by type, give oral rea- J+J/INVISION ly used pages such as Quick Westside Middle School FFA members, from left, are Elizabeth Wimpey, Sabrina sons for their placings, and Ship, Environment, Chambers, Julie Cox and Ryan Townsend. take a written examination. With a new brand identity Technical, uDesignNow and Team members include four in place, Dalton-based GSA. Users are able to FFA members from each J+J/Invision has launched a download all J+J/Invision chapter. redefined Web site that com- brochures, carpet mainte- FFA is a national organi- bines both the J&J nance and installation hand- zation of more than 449,000 Commercial and Invision books and recent news preparing for leadership Carpet Systems sites, offer- releases. and careers in the science, ing users an improved Web For market specific infor- mation, visitors can click on business and technology of experience. a variety of market segments agriculture. The FFA mis- The new Web site, www.jj-invision.com, pro- ranging from corporate to sion is to make a positive health care and view infor- difference in the lives of vides a user-friendly,easy to navigate resource for all mation on J+J/Invision car- students by developing J+J/Invision products, pet, along with photos of their potential for premier processes and services. recent installations. leadership, personal growth Visitors can quickly scroll “Our goal was to simplify and career success through over products to view an the Internet experience for agricultural education. enlarged, detailed image of our customers,”said Mark The students toured each. In addition, the site Clayton, vice president of Abraham Baldwin allows easy access to product marketing for J+J/Invision. Agricultural College specifications, color selec- “Rather than have them navi- (ABAC) and were able to tions and ecoScorecard envi- gate through two separate go into the buildings and ronmental calculations. sites, we developed a site talk with college Visitors also have the ability which is reflective of our new students. Southeast student to order samples online. brand direction, with one rep- Josh Locke has been The homepage of the site resentative,one company and accepted to ABAC and will will feature the latest product one Web site, delivering an attend there in the releases by J+J/Invision overall seamless experience.” fall. Students learned of the majors and programs avail- able at the Tifton campus as well as the collaborative efforts of ABAC and the University of Georgia in Westside Middle School student Ryan Townsend views cattle during the State Tifton. Dairy Judging Contest in Tifton recently. 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Walnut Ave. – 706-226-6378 www.brookerford.com •(706) 278-1151 THE DAILY CITIZEN Thursday, April 30, 2009 7A BRIEFS Call to action urged at Pinwheels ceremony WHO raises swine flu alert level BY MARK MILLICAN from their humility and honesty at [email protected] times.” WASHINGTON — The Pastor Danny Cochran echoed the Geneva-based World Health CHATSWORTH — Cheryl theme, thanking those in attendance Organization on Wednesday Blackwell expressed the sentiments of from child advocacy agencies, church- raised its alert level for the many at the Pinwheels for Prevention es and the school system for “helping fast-spreading swine flu to ceremony on Wednesday when she keep children safe and helping them its next-to-highest notch, said she was both “sad” and “glad” to reach their potential.” signaling a global pandemic be at the Murray County Courthouse. “If people of all faiths can work could be imminent. The “I’m sad for the reason, but glad to together,it should certainly be in move came after the virus support it,”she said of the annual keeping our children safe,”he said. spread to at least 10 U.S. event that draws attention to the prob- Cochran said he pondered the event states from coast to coast lem of child abuse. theme — “It shouldn’t hurt to be a and swept deeper into With Fort Mountain as a backdrop, child” — while spending time with his Europe. “It really is all of around 75 people stood in the sun- grandchildren the night before and humanity that is under threat shine and persistent breeze, flanked by hearing kids in church school that during a pandemic,”said the 677 whirling pinwheels that stood morning. WHO Director General for each reported case of child abuse “Every person has the right to life Danny Cochran, pastor of Holly Margaret Chan. “We do not in the county for 2008. The Family and a right to the pursuit of happiness Creek Baptist Church,speaks have all the answers right Support Council,Family Connection Bruce Beach, pastor of Olivia in life,”he said. “Our country must during the Pinwheels for now but we will get them.” and Murray County Department of Baptist Church,speaks during protect the life of the born as well as Prevention ceremony at the Family and Children Services the Pinwheels for Prevention the unborn.” Murray County courthouse on World takes (DFACS) sponsored the hour-long ceremony at the Murray County Cochran mentioned raising aware- Wednesday. ness,education and “involvement in action on swine flu observance. courthouse on Wednesday. “I wish we didn’t have to be here,” the ministry of intervention” as actions child abuse in our community,and From Egypt’s order that said Stacie Beach of the DFACS “The main ‘job’ of a child is to that can be taken. provide a safe environment for them to all 300,000 pigs in the coun- office, “but we’re here to talk about learn,”he said, “and as a community “Faith leaders need to learn the grow up in.” try be slaughtered to travel prevention. There are many more we need to protect our children and signs of child abuse,”he said. “Our Ginger Robinson of the Family bans and putting the kibosh cases that go unreported.” ensure they have that basic right of churches need to support struggling Support Council presented a plaque to on kissing, the world is tak- Pastor Bruce Beach said the cere- learning ... Think about what one child families, provide a safe haven for chil- principal Judy Redmond and Michele ing drastic — and some say mony — and the passage of Scripture we could protect would grow up to be dren and a place for stressed parents to Lane for Eton Elementary School’s debatable — measures to that mentions a boy’s fishes and loaves — maybe a mayor or commissioner. take a break, and we need to sponsor success in raising almost $4,500 for combat swine flu. Egypt eventually feeding thousands — These little children have so much to scholarships for kids to go to camp. I the Heroes Against Child Abuse cam- ordered the pig slaughter reminded him of “the value of a child.” contribute, and we can learn so much believe we can make a difference in paign. even though there hasn’t been a single case of swine flu there and no evidence that pigs have spread the disease. Britain, with only five cases, Fundraiser for Friendship is trying to buy 32 million masks. And in the United States, President Barack House Saturday at Farm Obama said more of the country’s 132,000 schools may have to be shuttered. At FROM STAFF REPORTS Organizers hope to raise airports from Japan to South FRIENDSHIP HOUSE more than last year’s Korea to Greece and Turkey, Friendship House organ- FUNDRAISER $22,000, said director Mary thermal cameras were trained izers are selling donated Thelma Norris. on airline passengers to see if items through an online When: Saturday at 5 p.m. Saturday evening’s events any were feverish. And auction at Where: The Farm will include watching the Lebanon discouraged tradi- www.derbyday.cmarket.co Cost: $60 per person Kentucky Derby,with adults tional Arab peck-on-the- m to raise money for the (includes meal) bidding on their favorites to cheek greetings, even though child care facility. The site Schedule: Silent auction win, as well as a full meal. no one has come down with supplements live and silent and social hour begin at 5 Norris said the evening is the virus there. auctions that will be at The p.m., race is at 6 p.m., live casual and laid back, and all Farm on Saturday. auction starts at 6:15 p.m. the proceeds go to Raul Castro says Among the items are a Contact: (706) 278-8012 or Friendship House. Cost is it’s up to U.S. San Francisco getaway pack- online at $60. BANKING age, cooked pork loin, a one- www.derbyday.cmarket.com The silent auction and HAVA NA — Raul Castro hour golf lesson, gift certifi- social hour begin at 5 p.m., First Georgia Bank dismissed President Barack cates to Red Lobster,Atlanta years old attend Friendship with the race at 6. The live www.firstgabnk.com Obama’s policy changes Braves tickets and a kids’ toy House, and most receive auction starts at 6:15 p.m. toward Cuba as “achieving chest. tuition assistance. Parents For more information call BUSINESS SERVICES only the minimum,”and said About 125 children must work or attend school (706) 278-8012 or visit Wednesday that it is up to the between six weeks and 5 full time to qualify. www.derbyday.cmarket.com. ATotal Resource United States — not his coun- www.exceptionalpeo.com try — to do more to improve relations. The U.S. State COMPUTERSERVICES Department shot back that the onus is on Cuba to show it is Advanced Computer Services serious about meaningful www.advcompnet.com negotiations. Cuba’s president took a hard line toward any FINANCIAL PLANNING notion that Cuba would embrace even tiny political Wachovia Securities reforms to appease www.agedwards.com/fc/jr.fitch Washington, telling an inter- national gathering of govern- FLORISTS ment ministers, “it is not Cuba who has to make gestures.” Barrett’s Flower Shop www.barrettsflowershop.com Fiat to sign deal with Chrysler FUNERAL SERVICES DETROIT — Italian Ponders Funeral Home automaker Fiat Group SpA www.pondersfuneralhome.com will sign a partnership agree- ment with Chrysler LLC by HEALTH &NUTRITION today as negotiations continue AllureElite Medical Day Spa to keep the struggling www.allure.spabeautyathome.com automaker alive without filing MISTY WATSON/The Daily Citizen for bankruptcy protection, according to three people Brenda Hoffmeyer, left, director of the district attorney’s victim assistance pro- HOSPITALS briefed on the deal. One thing gram, honors Billy Nimmons, one of the founding board members for the GordonHospital is certain: Chrysler will not be GreenHouse Child Advocacy Center who is still active in his support of the www.gordonhospital.com sold off in pieces, according center,during a service presented by the district attorney’s office to honor to another person briefed on chaplains at the Whitfield County courthouse on Wednesday for National Crime INSURANCE the fast-moving talks. The Victims’ Rights Week. Fiat partnership is the last Advanced Insurance Strategies piece of a huge restructuring plan needed for Chrysler to Chaplains: Recognition www.advancedinsurancestrategies.com continue operations as it approaches today’s govern- MEDIA GROUP ➣ Continued from page 1A the GreenHouse Child handle it that way.” ment deadline to cut labor Advocacy Center and is still Garrison has been a key Dalton Daily Citizen costs, slash debt and take on a Crime Victims’ Rights Week. active in his support of the part of the GreenHouse’s www.daltondailycitizen.com partner. But it was unclear center. He deflected praise annual Christmas party for Wednesday whether the strug- The Victim/Witness office also had a ceremony at the from himself, choosing to children and is also part of the NUTRITIONAL PHYSICAL gling Auburn Hills, Mich., thank members of law office of the district attorney’s automaker will be able to stay Murray County courthouse Wednesday morning. enforcement for their service. effort to establish a Sexual www.exit333ga.com out of bankruptcy court. “They’re not just trying to Assault Nurse Examiner pro- Honored were Billy PET GROOMING Car bombs tear Nimmons, pastor emeritus at control crime, they’re inter- gram at Hamilton Medical First Baptist Church in ested in what happens to the Center. TopDawg Pet Spa though crowd Dalton; chaplain Nancy victims, who are affected for Camp, McCrainie and Garrison of Hamilton many, many years,” Treick held a successful toy www.topdawggroomingsalon.com BAGHDAD — Twin car Medical Center; chaplains Nimmons said. drive in support of the bombs ravaged a popular Ray Camp, Ray McCrainie Saylors, whose family GreenHouse’s Christmas REAL ESTATE shopping area in Baghdad’s and Don Treick of the Dalton belongs to Poplar Springs party and they also respond to Peach Realty biggest Shiite district Police Department; and Baptist Church, said his pri- crime scenes to assist victims. Wednesday,killing at least Saylors. The Murray County mary focus is on officers and Saylors holds a shoe drive www.peachrealtyinc.com 41 people in another power- ceremony recognized chap- their families, but he “would for area children,collects ful strike by suspected Sunni Kinard Realty lain Danny Cochran. go out into any area necessary items needed by girls at www.kinardrealty.com insurgents seeking a return “Our staff has chosen to to help.”Officers talk about a Cherokee Estate and also is in to sectarian chaos. In less honor the chaplains and cler- variety of topics, whether it’s charge of the sheriff’s office’s SCHOOLS than a week, blasts have gy who provide support, dealing with a heavy caseload DARE (Drug Abuse struck the heart of Shiite tra- encouragement and hope to or a problem at home. Resistance Education) pro- Dalton Beauty College ditions and unity: hitting the victims and their families, “If nothing else, being in gram. www.daltonbeautycollege.com Shiite pilgrims, a revered the community and law the office and having another The Victim/Witness shrine and now teeming enforcement,”said Brenda officer to stop by and talk to,” Assistance Program was SPEECH AND HEARING Sadr City in attacks that Hoffmeyer,director of the Saylors said. “My door is founded 23 years ago. It has have claimed nearly 200 Victim/Witness Assistance always open — unless I’m become a model for the state, Looper Speech &Hearing lives. The once-powerful Program. “We have chosen having lunch, and sometimes said Mike Cowan, a member www.loopershc.com Shiite militias have so far this group of servants for their I don’t even close it for that. of the Whitfield County largely held back from retal- ministry to this community They’re welcome to come in Board of Commissioners. 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SUBMITTED BY DALTON STATE from Dalton State’s bachelor’s, their families, and the guests who Byers. “It has been extraordinary. with the challenges, opportunities COLLEGE associate and certificate programs; attend.” No other college could have,nor have arisen, allowing for chances about half of that number is Byers, a native of Northwest would have,challenged me as to learn and grow. Without chal- Dalton State College’s 41st expected to participate in the cere- Georgia, will earn a bachelor of Dalton State has.” lenges, we would not be as well annual graduation ceremony will mony. business administration in man- Byers says that as a non-tradi- prepared for what tomorrow may take place on Friday,May 8, at the “We are delighted to have agement degree. A non-traditional tional student, he has taken classes bring.” Northwest Georgia Trade and Daniel Byers deliver the com- student, Byers has worked for part time while working full time The class of 2009 will include Convention Center. The ceremony mencement address this year,” said Reebok International Ltd., Old during the greater part of his col- Dalton State’s first eight students will begin at 7 p.m. and will fea- John Schwenn, president of Dalton Navy and Samsonite while attend- lege career. to earn the bachelor of business ture a graduating senior,Daniel State. “The college began the tradi- ing college, and he has received “Having to constantly bend my administration in accounting Byers, as the commencement tion of having a graduating senior tuition support as a benefit of his class schedule around my work degree. speaker. as the commencement speaker sev- employment with Reebok. schedule has always been diffi- For more information about More than 550 students are eral years ago, and it has proven to “My experience at Dalton State cult,”he said. “It was yet another graduation events, please call expected to graduate this spring be very popular with the students, has been more than ordinary,” says challenge I had to overcome. But (706) 272-4436. Obama concedes that ‘Genius of Girls’ theme waterboarding is torture of Prater’s Mill event

BY JENNIFER LOVEN Obama’s presidency, and the theirs that we tried for eight The Grassroots Art Program and the Have Changed Our World” is the theme AP White House first not dominated by a years and didn’t work and Prater’s Mill Foundation will host an art of the day. It will be a day to rediscover Correspondent recession that has thrown the American people voted to and cultural event on Saturday,May 9, the power of inspired art, how it trans- millions of Americans out of change.” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Prater’s Mill. formed and energized the community. WASHINGTON — work. Obama also said he was The public is invited for an afternoon This Mother’s Day event is for each gen- President Barack Obama At a town-hall style meet- “absolutely convinced”he of creativity,tea and history honoring the eration of women to come together and said Wednesday night that ing in Missouri earlier in the had acted correctly in ban- “Mothers of Our Industry” with an participate. waterboarding authorized by day,as well as in the White ning waterboarding, an inter- unveiling of Prater Mill’s first Peacock Tickets are not required. RSVP is former President George W. House East Room, Obama rogation technique that sim- Barn Design. This initial signage will requested by contacting Bush was torture and that the said progress has been made ulates drowning, and in mak- soon be displayed on barns the length of [email protected] or by calling information gained from ter- in rebuilding the economy, ing public the Bush adminis- the Scenic Byway,thus commemorating Jane at (423) 303-6509. Be sure to visit ror suspects through its use yet more remains to be done. tration memos detailing its regionally famous “Peacock Alley,” www.PratersMill.Org. could have been obtained by “And all of this means use as well as other harsh North Georgia’s entrepreneurial endeav- This Grassroots Art Program is sup- other means. “In some cases, you can expect an unrelent- methods used on terrorist ors once viewed hanging from local ported in part by the Georgia Council for it may be harder,” he conced- ing, unyielding effort from suspects. “Not because there clotheslines all along the old Dixie the Arts through appropriations of the ed at a White House news this administration to might not have been infor- Highway/Highway 41, replaced now by General Assembly as administered by the conference marking a whirl- strengthen our prosperity mation that was yielded by I-75. Creative Arts Guild,the council’s region- wind first 100 days in office. and our security — in the these various detainees ... but “The Genius of Girls, Women Who al partner agency. Obama also expressed second hundred days, and because we could have got- optimism that Chrysler could the third hundred days, and ten this information in other remain a “going concern,” all the days after,” he said in ways, in ways that were con- possibly without filing for opening his news confer- sistent with our values, in bankruptcy. He said “unions ence. ways that were consistent and creditors have come up He called on Congress to with who we are.” with a set of potential con- enact his ambitious agenda, Obama has come under cessions that they can live including health care legisla- heavy criticism for his with,”adding, “All that tion, a new energy policy and actions from former Vice promises the possibility that steps to impose new regula- President Dick Cheney and you can get a Chrysler-Fiat tions on the financial indus- other Republicans, who have merger.” try to prevent a recurrence of questioned whether they The president gave assur- the collapse that recently have rendered the country ance that one way or another brought the economy to its less safe. Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal knees. Cheney as well as some would not fall into the hands Obama’s most notable congressional Republicans of Islamic extremists. He legislative triumphs to date have urged Obama to release said he was confident that have been enacted on party- memos they say will show Pakistan would handle the line votes. He said he waterboarding was success- issue on its own but he left remains eager for bipartisan ful in obtaining information. the door open to the U.S. tak- cooperation with But the president, in a White ing action to secure the Republicans, but “I can’t sort House exchange with House weapons if need be. of define bipartisanship as Republican leader John The prime-time news simply being willing to Boehner last week, said the conference was the third of accept certain theories of record was equivocal. Deal: A run for governor?

➣ Continued from page 1A recognition is always a ques- all sound pretty definite that tion.” they’re going for it.” down to dog catcher.” Republicans who have Thomas said he won’t Deal does have political said they will run are publicly support a candidate experience at the state level. Secretary of State Karen in the primary. From 1980 to 1992, he was a Handel; state Sen. Eric “I know them all,”he said state senator and served as Johnson, Savannah; Ray with a laugh. “They’re good president pro-tem. He was McBerry of McDonough; people and I’ll stay quiet right also a practicing attorney for state insurance commissioner now and see how it all devel- 27 years. Deal has strong John Oxendine; and state ops and who all’s in the race. name recognition among vot- Rep. Austin Scott, Tifton. I have utmost confidence that ers in North Georgia, but Because the Republican the people will make good Veve wonders how much hopefuls are well-known, decisions without me trying awareness voters in the rest of state Sen. Don Thomas, R- to influence them.” the state have of the 17-year Dalton, believes the primary Democrats who have said congressman. will be intriguing to watch. they will run are state “A senator like (Johnny) “All of the folks on the Attorney General Thurbert Isakson would have a good Republican side are qualified, Baker; House Minority name recognition across the good solid people,”Thomas Leader DuBose Porter, state. In a state with 11 con- said of Handel, Johnson, Dublin; and David Poythress, gressman, Deal would have Oxendine and Scott. “With a former assistant attorney gen- less name recognition,”Veve crowded field like that, it’s eral, deputy revenue commis- said. “Even for somebody going to be an interesting sioner and secretary of state. who has been in Congress as campaign. Of course, some- The Libertarian is John long as he has, that name body could drop out, but they Monds. ANNIVERSARY 2DAYSALE May 2&3 Ace Hardware of Varnell 3853 ClevelandHighway Dalton, GA 30721 (706) 852-1790 ENTER TO WIN $10 0 Shopping Spree! One Winner Each Day!

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• Richard Allen Coley, Road, Dalton, GA 30720. 259-7455. Home, Pleasant Grove the Little Prospect Memorial Program of Dalton College Rocky Face An online guestbook can www.legacycom. Chapel, Dalton, is in charge Gardens with her grandsons for more than 20 years,retir- • Clyde Perkins, Dalton be signed at www.julian- of arrangements. For more and nephews serving as pall- ing in 1997. She was an avid • Mildred Popham, peeples.com. Mildred Popham information, call (706) 259- bearers. bridge player and an active Pleasant Grove commu- Julian Peeples Funeral 7455. The family will receive member of Dalton First Home, Westside Chapel, Mildred Popham, 87, of www.legacy.com friends at the funeral home United Methodist Church, nity the Pleasant Grove commu- • Shirley Ann Sneed, Rocky Face is in charge of from 5 pm until 9 p.m. today where she and Bob were the funeral arrangements. nity,died Sunday,April 26, and Friday. members of the Fellowship Dalton 2009, at her residence. Shirley Ann Sneed • Virginia Hughes For further information call Thoughts and memories Class. (706) 272-9777. She was preceded in Mrs. Shirley Ann Sneed, may be shared with the She leaves two daughters, “Peggy”Taliaferro, death by her husband, J.W. 66, of Dalton,departed this Kennesaw www.legacy.com Sneed family at www.pon- Jeanne Cole and her hus- Popham; life Tuesday afternoon, April dersfuneralhome.com. band, Dr. Jim F. Cole of Clyde Perkins daughter, 28, 2009, at her home. Arrangements by locally Marietta, and Kate Leanos Charlene Shirley was born Aug. 9, owned and operated Ponders and her husband, William Obituary notices are Clyde Perkins, 85, of Bradford; 1942, in Catoosa County,a Funeral Home, 138 Melrose Leanos of Kennesaw. She posted online at Dalton, passed away son, daughter of the late Charles Drive,Dalton. 706-226- also leaves two sons, Dr. www.daltondailycitizen.com Monday,April 27, 2009, at Harold and Dorothy Dean McClure. 4002. Your Selected Robert E. Taliaferro III, and Hamilton Medical Center. Popham; She was also preceded in Independent Funeral Home. Michael H. Taliaferro and He was preceded in death grand- death by her sisters, Eva www.legacy.com his wife, Melissa Taliaferro, Richard Allen Coley by his parents, E.C. and daughter, Neal and Brenda McClure all of Marietta. In addition, Jesse Perkins; sisters, Renita and brothers, Marvin and she leaves two brothers-in- Richard Allen Coley, 64, Popham Virginia Hughes Bernice Mathwig, Frances Brock; Wendell McClure and her law, William H. Kelly of of Rocky Face, passed away Flynn,Juanita Kittle, Nina and father-in-law and mother-in- ‘Peggy’Taliaferro Dyersburg, Tenn., and Gene Tuesday,April 28, 2009, at Barnett and Sybil Kerr; grandson, Randy Lochridge. law, Henry and Ethel Sneed. Virginia Hughes “Peggy” Taliaferro and his wife his residence. brother,Foster Perkins. She is survived by a She was a member of the Taliaferro, of Kennesaw and Beverly,of Drasco, Ark.; 10 He was preceded in death He was a member of daughter and son-in-law, Church of God of the Union formerly of Dalton, died on grandchildren, five great- by his parents, Bill and Arah Grove Level Baptist Church. Betty and Edgar Lochridge Assembly. Thursday, grandchildren, and nieces England Coley. He is survived by his of Dalton; a son and daugh- She is survived by her April 23, and nephews. Survivors include he wife, wife, Gladys Perkins of the ter-in-law, Wayne and Karen husband of 51 years, Charlie 2009. In addition to her hus- Sherry Coley of the resi- residence; son and daughter- Popham of Dalton; sisters, Sneed of the residence; She band, she was preceded in dence; son and daughter-in- in-law, Pete and Angela Olene Brumbelow of daughters and sons-in-law, was born death by her siblings, law Tony and Yvonne Coley Perkins; grandsons, Wesley Cartersville and Geneva Deborah and Cecil Caldwell, in William Wightman Hughes of Rocky Face; grandchil- and Bret Perkins; great- Westbrook of Dalton; 11 Roxie and Eugene Rogers all Memphis, Jr., Lina Hughes Garrott, and dren, Seth and Sean Coley; grandchildren, Halle grandchildren, 19 great- of Dalton; sons and daugh- Tenn., Mary Louise Hughes Kelly. special friends,Ronnie and Perkins, Jesse Perkins, Sarah grandchildren; four great- ters-in-law, Jerry and Tammy Dec. 28, A memorial service will Earline Densmore; aunts, Perkins and Dalila Perkins. great-grandchildren; nieces Sneed of Dalton,Ricky and 1922, the be held at 2 p.m. Monday at uncles, and cousins. Taliaferro The funeral is today at 4 and nephews. Tracy Sneed of Tunnel Hill; daughter the First United Methodist The funeral is today at 11 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Services are today at 2 brothers and sister-in-law, of Judge Church chapel in Dalton. a.m. at the Westside Chapel Chapel of Julian Peeples p.m. in the Pleasant Grove Donald McClure, Bobby and Mrs. William Wightman Visitation will precede the of Julian Peeples Funeral Funeral Home with the Rev. Chapel of Julian Peeples McClure, Melvin and Cheryl Hughes (Kate Moor service from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Home with Brother Ross William Walker officiating. Funeral Home with the Rev. McClure, all of Dalton; sis- Hughes). She was a graduate In lieu of flowers, the Jordan and the Rev. Dewey Burial will be in United Scott Hamilton and the Rev. ter-in-law, Dot Martin of of Hutchison School and of family requests that memori- Boyd officiating. Burial will Memorial Gardens. Robert Synan officiating. Dalton; 11 grandchildren, 11 Southwestern at Memphis als (designated for missions) be in Mill Creek Cemetery. The family received Burial will be in the great-grandchildren, several (now Rhodes College), be sent to Dalton First A white dove release cere- friends at the funeral home Grove Level Cemetery. A nieces and nephews. where she was president of United Methodist Church, mony will conclude the serv- Wednesday. Messages of white dove release ceremony Services to celebrate the Chi Omega and Miss P.O.Box 627, Dalton, GA ice. comfort may be sent and the will conclude the service. life of Mrs. Shirley Ann Southwestern. She and her 30722; or to the charity of The family received guest register signed at The family received Sneed are Saturday at 2 p.m. late husband, Robert E. your choice. The Cremation friends at the funeral home www.julianpeeples.com. friends at the funeral home at the Church of God of the “Bob” Taliaferro Jr., raised Society of the South in Wednesday. Julian Peeples Funeral Thursday. Union Assembly with the their family in Dalton, after Marietta,770-420-5557, is in Flowers will be accepted Home, Pleasant Grove Messages of comfort may Rev. Ricky Maddron, the living briefly in Memphis. charge of arrangements. or donations may be made to Chapel, Dalton is in charge be sent to the family at Rev. Ben Carter and the Rev. She was a teacher and direc- www.legacy.com the Central Church of Christ of funeral arrangements. For www.julianpeeples.com. Charlon Bradford officiat- tor of the Adult Literacy building fund, 515 N. Tibbs more information,call (706) Julian Peeples Funeral ing. She will be laid to rest at White supremacist executed for 1994 murder

BY GREG BLUESTEIN low Mize’s orders. house in nearby Athens that Mize white supremacist group called the in rural Oconee County,where Associated Press Writer “I saw my friend killed by wanted burned to the ground. National Vastilian Aryan Party — Hattrup shot him in the back and another friend,”he said. “I’m here The execu- which prosecutors say was similar the chest. because of a travesty of justice.” tion was initial- to the Ku Klux Klan — when Mize, prosecutors said, fired the JACKSON — A Georgia man Mize’s attorneys have argued ly scheduled for Tucker applied to join the group. fatal shot to the head. convicted of murdering one of the that the execution should be Tuesday,but the Mize ordered Tucker and anoth- A jury convicted him of murder followers of his white supremacist delayed because of lingering doubt Georgia er supporter, Chris Hattrup, to set in 1995 and during the sentencing group insisted that he was not to over Mize’s role in the killing. Supreme Court the house on fire the night of Oct. phase, Mize took the stand and told blame for the killing shortly before They also said the state introduced issued a tempo- 15, 1994, as an initiation of sorts, jurors he wanted no other sentence he was put to death Wednesday “inflammatory,irrelevant evi- rary stay and the group stopped at a conven- but death. It took the panel less than evening. dence” about Mize’s racist beliefs because of a ience store to buy lighter fluid, a day to grant his request. William Mark Mize, 52, said the to prejudice the jury. technical legal prosecutors said. Mize’s lawyers have filed Mize legal system refused to accept that Prosecutors said Mize is an error. After a When the two failed to burn appeals contending that Hattrup, another one of his followers may unrepentant killer who led Tucker lower court down the house, prosecutors said who is serving life in prison after have been responsible for the 1994 into the woods in Oconee County judge fixed the issue, the execution Mize turned to Hattrup and said, pleading guilty to murder,claimed murder of Eddie Tucker,who was and shot him in the head with a was reset. “you know what we have to do.” that he fired the third and final shot shot to death after he failed to fol- shotgun after he didn’t destroy a Mize was the leader of a small The two led Tucker into the woods amid a drunken rage. 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FROM STAFF REPORTS INSIDE SPORTS Region 7-4A title and the Class 4A state Region 6-3A this year and beat Dunwoody Oconee County scored a goal on a throw- championship game last season, said 3-0 last week in the first round of state, ends in with about 25 minutes left to defeat jDalton wrestlers celebrate season, 2B Southeast took 11 shots to seven for Oconee its season at 14-6-1. Southeast, 1-0, in the Class 3A boys state jCohutta driver’s skills recognized, 3B County,aNo. 1 seed and the Region 8 soccer tournament Wednesday night in champion. Varsity baseball Watkinsville. jPrep schedule, MLB standings, scores, 3B “It was a close match but definitely was- ■ Murray County 15, Hiram 0:Taylor Southeast’s starting goalie, Jesus Serna, n’t our best soccer,” Griffin said. “At times Patterson hit and pitched the Indians past the was injured moments earlier when he was in that bounced around some people in the we played well, at other times our play was Hornets in the Region 7-4A playoff game accidentally kicked while going for a ball. box and trickled in,”Southeast coach very spotty. We came out flat and put things shortened to four innings by the Georgia He was forced to the sideline because of Jamison Griffin said. “We had a chance to together with about 20 minutes left. High School Association’s mercy rule. blood on his jersey for two minutes and the score on a penalty kick when Sammy Torres “We played great defense, but you have Warriors scored while Serna was out of the was hurt driving to the goal, but the kick to give Oconee County a lot of credit. They match. went wide left.” played their style of soccer.” ➣ Please see AREA, 2B “Their goal came on a long, high throw- Griffin, who directed the Raiders to the Southeast, which finished second in Series businessPREP BASEBALL: REGION 7-4A PLAYOFFS at hand Cats face State spot Spartans on line for for crown Northwest BY MARTY KIRKLAND [email protected] BY LARRY FLEMING Northwest Whitfield’s base- [email protected] ball team lost five of seven Last May in Conyers, Heritage games in the second half of its ended Dalton High’s postseason sub-region schedule before a run with 6-5 and 6-2 victories in the comeback win against Sequoyah second round of the Class 4A state on Friday locked up a top three tournament. seed for the Region 7-4A play- But the Cats aren’t looking for a offs and a chance to play for a rematch with the Patriots. If that state berth. scenario plays out,it means Dalton That the will have lost to South Paulding in Bruins won the best-of-three series for the that final reg- Region 7-4A championship that ular season begins today with a doubleheader at game is about 5:30 and 8 p.m. at Dalton High. A all that mat- third game, if necessary,would be ters to them played on Friday. right now — Dalton players are hoping their because start- experience in last season’s state ing today, Middleton tournament will help them get past they have a South Paulding, the No. 1 seed out chance to give their year a fresh of the south sub-region. beginning. “The biggest part of baseball is Northwest (13-10 overall, 6-6 confidence,”Dalton senior third MATT HAMILTON/The Daily Citizen in north sub-region) heads to baseman Carter Crutchfield said Dalton High’s baseball team hopes to be smiling even more after its Region 7-4A championship Marietta’s Sprayberry (18-5, 12-2 series with South Paulding, which begins today with a doubleheader in Dalton. During a regu- lar season game against Cass, Beau Blackwood (35) and Murphy Martin (7) reminded Stryker ➣ CATS, 2B ➣ BRUINS, 2B Please see Brown (10) to grin for the crowd on his way back to the dugout after a home run. Please see

PRO BASEBALL: CARDINALS 5, BRAVES 3 PRO BASKETBALL: NBA PLAYOFFS Hawks on brink

BY PAUL NEWBERRY Atlanta at Associated Press Writer Miami ATLANTA — Dwyane Wade banged his head on the court. Al Friday, TBD Horford hobbled to the locker room. Jamaal Magloire doled out a ■ TV:ESPN (Optilink 20, Charter 24) shove,and Josh Smith pushed ■ SERIES: Hawks lead best-of- back. seven, 3-2 On a night of hard fouls, plenty ■ NOTEWORTHY:Atlanta last of banging and staredowns galore, advanced to the second round of the the Atlanta Hawks moved closer to playoffs in 1999. reaching the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in and the Hawks took control during a decade, beating Miami 106-91 a couldn’t-miss second quarter AP PHOTO Wednesday to take a 3-2 lead in that pushed them to a 63-40 half- The Atlanta Braves’ Jeff Francouer,left, scores on a wild pitch the series. time lead. Flip Murray added 23 as St. Louis pitcher Adam Wainwright waits for the throw from They can only hope they’ve got points off the bench. AP PHOTO catch Yadier Molina, rear,during the third inning of their game enough players left to finish off Wade had 29 points but didn’t Atlanta’s Al Horford dunks in on Wednesday at Turner Field. Wade and the Heat. the first half of Game 5 of the Joe Johnson had his best game Hawks’ first-round series vs. ➣ Please see HAWKS, 2B Former Brave does of the postseason with 25 points, the Miami Heat. MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS damage for Cards Gladden welcomes new coaches BY CHARLES ODUM Houston Associated Press Writer BY LARRY FLEMING AD and assistant wrestling coach. Most of the coaches Ridley is ATLANTA — Adam Wainwright at Atlanta [email protected] One of his first objectives was to replacing took jobs at the new overcame five walks and drove in a Friday, 7:35 p.m. Ardith Bates is the new principal put in place an almost completely North Murray High School that run during a four-run fifth inning, at Gladden Middle and she’s bring- new coaching staff at the will open in the fall. That includes and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the ■ TV:Peachtree TV (Optilink 18, ing along friends with her to head Chatsworth school. Eric Bishop, who left the position weak-hitting Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Charter 27) up the school’s athletic program. “We’re replacing 18 of 21 coach- as Gladden’s AD and basketball coach to become the boys basket- Wednesday night. ■ PITCHERS: Mike Hampton (1-1) vs. While Bates was an assistant es on the Gladden staff,”Ridley ball coach at North Murray. The Cardinals won two of three Derek Lowe (2-1) principal at Bagley Middle, said. “I was the AD at Bagley for five years and stepped away for a Ridley will headline a meet-and- in the series against the Braves, who ■ NOTEWORTHY:Braves righty Nathan Ridley was that school’s while because I was missing a lot of greet session today from 5 to 7 p.m. have scored three runs or fewer in Kenshin Kawakami’s next scheduled athletic director and wrestling start has been pushed back three days, my daughter’s recreation league at the school in Chatsworth to give 11 of 15 games after scoring at least coach. Ridley stepped away from to Tuesday, due to fatigue in his pitching those duties for a couple of years, games. Her schedule is different parents and the public an opportuni- four in their first six games. shoulder. Jair Jurrjens wil move into the but he’s back now — reunited with now so I’m getting back into it ty to meet the new coaches. start originally scheduled for Kawakami Bates at the school that was once because I enjoyed working with Dr. on Saturday, with Jo-Jo Reyes slated to was their No. 1 rival. Bates over at Bagley. She’s a good ➣ Please see BRAVES, 3B ➣ Please see NEW, 2B pitch on Sunday. Ridley will serve as Gladden’s lady to work for.” WWW.DALTONDAILYCITIZEN.COM 2B Thursday, April 30, 2009 THE DAILY CITIZEN SPORTS BRIEFS Cats: Roberts has 1.99 ERA 2 share top honor for Cats wrestlers Continued from page 1B Erwin believes the Cats are better pre- pared for the postseason than last year, Eduardo Gutierrez and during Wednesday’s final tuneup for today’s which got off to a rough start when Taylor Duckworth shared games. “Last year that loss to Heritage ... Brotherton was brought on board as head the Most Valuable left us with an empty feeling. We only lost coach just days before the season opener to Wrestler award at Dalton four seniors off that team, so I’m excited replace the fired Jed Douglas. High’s banquet on that this group is definitely playing with a “The experience we gained last year Tuesday. high confidence level right now. We have from the playoffs, playing in that type situ- Dean Menchaca got more leadership,we’re more focused and ation, should help us a lot,”Erwin said. the Most Improved award, we’re playing consistently better than last Dalton has eight players batting .300 or Christian Washington year’s team.” better,led by senior catcher Garren earned the Takedown The Cats are on an impressive roll, hav- Palmer’s .449 average. Palmer has slugged award, Reinaldo Torres ing won 16 consecutive games down the nine homers and driven in 33 runs, both was honored for the most stretch en route to a 19-4 overall record and team highs. pins, Henry Torres for unblemished 12-0 mark in north The Cats’ keystone combina- most wins and Jordan sub-region play. tion of second baseman Stryker White, Henry Torres and In the long winning streak, the Brown and shortstop Toombs Duckworth were honored Cats — ranked fifth in the Norman are solid on the basepaths, for getting 70 wins during GaSports.com Class 4A coaches with each having 11 stolen bases. the season. poll — have outscored their 16 Brown is batting .354 with three Henry Torres received opponents 147-41. Through the homers and eight doubles and 28 the Muscle Cat award for entire 23-game schedule, Dalton RBIs, while Norman is batting his work in the weight has outscored the opposition 215- .294. room, Menchaca and “I feel good about the team,” MATT HAMILTON/The Daily Citizen 82. Palmer Henson Toland got the said Palmer,who has signed a Defense from Northwest Whitfield shortstop Diego All three phases of Dalton’s Senior Captain and Junior scholarship with Milligan College Hernandez and his teammates could be a factor game — pitching, offense and Captain awards,respec- defense — are clicking. The Cats in Johnson City,Tenn. “We’re real- tively,and White was when the Bruins play at Sprayberry in today’s Region ly playing good. We’re more confi- 7-4A playoff doubleheader starting at 5:30 p.m. are batting .342 as a team, the staff honored for his 208 career ERA is 2.85 and the defense has dent, a more complete team. And wins. committed just 30 errors all season, we expect to go out and win. Toland and White got barely more than one per game. That’s the big difference.” academic awards and Bruins: Well-rested “It’s easy to pitch when the Brotherton has scouted South Angel Cadena and Eric defense is playing well and the Paulding (16-7, 13-1 sub-region), Uriostegui walked off offense gives you a bunch of runs,” which has won 14 of 15 games with the freshman awards. Continued from page 1B if the second game’s starter said Colton Kinnamon, who will Crutchfield coming into today’s doubleheader. gets into trouble — and espe- pitch in one of today’s games. “They’re a good club,solid Magic’s Howard in south sub-region) today cially if the Bruins are down Cats coach Bobby Brotherton hadn’t offensively and defensively,” Brotherton a game in the series — lands suspension for a 5:30 p.m. doubleheader decided whether to start Kinnamon (7-2, said. “They’ve got good pitching and have that unhitches a best-of-three Middleton likely won’t hesi- 3.59 ERA), a junior right-hander,or Alex been at the top of their half of the region all playoff series with one of the tate to go to remaining starter year long. We have to be focused and play ORLANDO, Fla. — Roberts (4-0, 1.99), a sophomore righty,in region’s two remaining state Chase Plott for relief and let the opener. Opponents are batting .062 our game. We can’t worry what they can or Dwight Howard has been berths on the line. The sec- Friday be worried about later. can’t do. Our guys have been on a tear late- suspended for today’s against Roberts. ond game is slated for 8 p.m., The Bruins began the sea- “I just don’t know,”Brotherton said. “I ly. They’re motivated and they’re on a mis- Game 6 of the Orlando sion.” with a third game, if neces- son knowing they had a pitch- had it planned one way, but I’m wavering Magic’s playoff series Brotherton said a series win over South against the Philadelphia sary,to be played at 5:55 ing staff that would rely on now as to which one to throw. I’ve got to p.m. Friday at Sprayberry. control and smarts with the Paulding would set up a state tournament 76ers. look at it — and be dead sure — in a couple matchup against Winder-Barrow. A loss The NBA announced Bruins coach Todd backing of good defense to be of different ways.” Middleton likened the series effective. That’s still the case. against South Paulding sets up a first-round Wednesday that Howard At times Roberts has been a dominant series against Heritage-Rockdale, the same will be suspended for his to the old Georgia High “We’re pretty well-rest- pitcher this season. He came within a lead- School Association format ed,”Middleton said. “The team that eliminated the Cats in 2008. elbow on Sixers center off walk of pitching a perfect game against However, the Cats will be at home for the Samuel Dalembert in for postseason play,in which arms have got some wear and rival Northwest Whitfield and wound up region playoffs were held to tear on them, but we’ve got next series as well. Game 5 on Tuesday night. with a no-hitter,retiring 15 consecutive bat- So will the Spartans, who like Dalton has The two got tangled up determine who advanced to three guys that have done ters in a 16-0 rout of the Bruins. state. That hasn’t been the most of our pitching this year already earned a state berth and hosting going for a rebound in the “I’ve thrown pretty well all year,” said privileges in the opening round of the Class first quarter. model for some time in and we’ve got a couple other Roberts, who has pitched 31 2/3 innings this Region 7-4A, where in guys ready in relief if we 4A tourney. Replays showed season. “I’ll go out there (today) with the But what’s at stake is the region title and Howard’s elbow hit recent years the top four need them. We’re not going same mind-set as I always do. I expect to go teams from the region stand- to go out and blow it by any- a No. 1 seed for the tourney, which would Dalembert above the out there and win.” guarantee the right to host through at least shoulders. Howard drew a ings have gone on to state, as body or dominate, but we’ve John Erwin, the starting rotation’s lone the Bruins did after winning done a pretty good job of the second round of state. technical foul for the hit. lefty,and Nick Ray also are unbeaten pitch- “I think the home-field advantage in two of the past three 7-4A making people get them- Orlando will also be ers Brotherton can call on. Erwin is 5-0 with baseball is big,”said Crutchfield, who is selves out. As long as our without starting guard titles in 2005 and 2007. a 2.08 ERA and Ray is 3-0 with a 2.69 batting .377 with four homers and 31 RBIs. Courtney Lee, who suf- This season, that type of defense is solid, we should ERA; both are seniors. “Our fan support should really be good.” fered a fractured sinus format would have already be all right.” after taking an inadvertent left Northwest out of post- Dalton and South Paul- elbow to the head from season contention. Instead, ding have already locked up Howard later in the quar- the third-seeded Bruins have the region’s top two berths ter. nothing but opportunity in and the host spots for the first Area: Patterson 2-way threat front of them. round of the Class 4A state Injured race fan “I always liked the region playoffs, but this series and Continued from page 1B really proud of what the guys did today.” is out of hospital playoff setup we used to the one between Hillgrove Chandler Puryear went 3-for-3 with a have,” Middleton said. “ ... So and Sequoyah will decide Patterson threw a complete game two- double and two RBIs while Blake BIRMINGHAM, Ala. I like this. It gives a couple who else is in. hitter and went 3-for-3 with a three-run Hammontree was 3-for-4 with a double — A teenager who was more teams a little something Making sure they’re one homer in a four-run third inning. He fin- and two RBIs. Houston Headrick was 2- injured during Talladega’s extra to play for at the end.” of those teams is the main ished with four RBIs and struck out six for-3 with a double and three RBIs. priority for the Bruins right NASCAR race has been Sprayberry,meanwhile, while walking none. Included in his 52- now. But having a chance to released from the hospital. comes in on a streak of suc- pitch effort were 39 strikes. MS baseball cess akin to north No. 1 seed prove they’re better than a A UAB Hospital Patterson was staked to a six-run lead in É Dalton 6, Bagley 1:Will Erwin and Dalton. After going .500 in rough second half showed spokeswoman said that the first inning and backed by a 15-hit Grant Sane each went 3-for-4 and hit two- their first eight contests, the likely wouldn’t be an unwel- Lauderdale County High attack, with six coming in the big first. run homers for the Cougars (9-1) in their Yellow Jackets have lost just come side effect. The Indians (11-11, 5-8) will play East final game of the season. Erwin had three School senior Blake once — a 6-2 defeat to “Our main focus is keeping Bobbitt was discharged on Paulding today at 6:30 p.m. in Chatsworth. RBIs. Hillgrove — in 15 games. that intensity for seven They will host Osborne at 6 p.m. Friday. Omar Lara also had three hits while Wednesday. Bobbitt had Middleton was there innings,”Middleton said. reconstructive surgery to The two games will determine the Indians’ Brandon Potts and Saul Lara each added Saturday when Sprayberry “When we’ve done that, final finish in the region standings. two in the Cougars’ 14-hit attack. Saul repair a broken jaw. finished its regular season we’ve been pretty good. When She was one of seven “We came out hitting extremely well,” Lara scored once. with a 9-1 win against Hiram, we haven’t, we haven’t been Murray County coach Jason Lanham said. Potts was the winning pitcher,holding fans injured by flying the 10th time this year the very good. We can’t just show debris at Sunday’s “We’re a pretty hot baseball team right now Bagley to four hits in four innings of work. Jackets have held an oppo- up and expect to have it hand- and we’ve got a chance to get over .500. I’m He struck out one. Aaron’s 499 race when nent to two or fewer runs. ed to us, we’ve got to fight for Carl Edwards’ car sailed “They threw a left-hander it. We’ve done enough to get into the safety fence on in that game,”Middleton the job done most of the year, the final lap. said. “I don’t know what all so we’re just trying to have they’ve got pitching-wise, everybody do their job.” Braves: Cards score 4 in 5th Ex-Dawg Haynes but he was pretty good in that And Middleton knows signs with Falcons game. And they put the ball winning the first game would Continued from page 1B He struck out eight — his fourth straight in the play,they’re aggres- make an especially big dif- start with at least eight strikeouts. FLOWERY BRANCH sive at the plate and they play ference for his team’s confi- Wainwright (3-0), a Brunswick native Atlanta led 3-1 before the Cardinals — Verron Haynes, the pretty solid defense. They’re dence. who began his career with the Braves, scored four runs in the fifth on six singles, former Atlanta area high a lot like most of the teams in “It would,”he said. “I allowed seven hits and three runs — two including five up the middle. Wainwright, school running back who our region.” think any of those guys earned — with five walks and two strike- Albert Pujols, Chris Duncan and Rick Ankiel led the University of As with all playoff series, we’ve talked about pitching- outs in six innings. He gave up three runs in had RBI singles, the last three with two outs. Georgia in rushing in his pitching depth will likely be wise puts us into position to the first three innings, but the Braves could- Infante had three hits, including a run- 2001 senior season, has crucial. Northwest will send win. They have all year and n’t hold a 3-1 lead. scoring single in the second. The Cardinals signed with the Atlanta out senior Jordan Darnell to they lead us in wins, those The Cardinals are off to their best start tied the game at 1-all on Schumaker’s RBI Falcons as a free agent. start in the opener,with three. We’ve just got to jump since 2006, when they also were 15-7. single in the third. Haynes, a fifth-round Game 2 duties expected to be out early and get off the bus St. Louis, which blew a 1-0 lead in the St. Louis, which began the day tied with pick by Pittsburgh in handled by Cody Jones. But ready to play.” eighth inning in Tuesday night’s 2-1 loss to Washington for the major league lead with 2002, rushed for 738 the Braves, protected the late lead in the 20 errors, had another bobble which helped yards and had 58 catches final game of the series. With two outs and the Braves take the lead in the third. for 429 yards in six sea- runners on first and second in the eighth, Casey Kotchman doubled to left and ini- sons with the Steelers. New: Scott is back second baseman Skip Schumaker jumped to tially stopped at third on Jeff Francoeur’s Georgia fans remember catch a soft liner by Omar Infante off closer single to right. Cardinals right fielder Colby Haynes for his game-win- Ryan Franklin. Rasmus couldn’t cleanly field the hit, and ning touchdown catch Continued from page 1B Chris Tipton and Greg Franklin recorded three outs for his sev- Kotchman scored on the error for a 2-1 lead against Tennessee in 2001. Welch will handle the boys enth save. as Francoeur advanced to second. Francoeur Haynes, from North “When Eric left I had a basketball teams while Kerri Javier Vazquez (2-2) gave up nine hits scored on a wild pitch by Wainwright after Springs High School,will few people ask me if I would Formont and Nicole Brown and five runs with one walk in eight innings. moving to third on a groundout. compete for a roster spot be interested in that job,” are the girls coaches. Kim behind starter Michael Ridley said. “At first, I was- Richards will head the track Turner and top backup n’t that interested at all. But program and Blassingame is Jerious Norwood. once I talked with Dr. Bates, the head wrestling coach. she got me excited about tak- Lisa Gribble will coach girls Hawks: Horford hurts ankle Cards-Braves ump ing on the challenge because softball with Rebecca Gross sick, misses game she’s excited.” serving as her assistant. Leah Continued from page 1B landing awkwardly on his right foot. Ridley is familiar with Bell Carroll, Todd Hoskins Horford managed to shoot two free throws, ATLANTA — Umpire some of the coaches he’s put and Brown will share the get going until the game was already decided. but it quickly became apparent he couldn’t Ed Montague was sick in place at Gladden from his duties for boys and girls soc- While the outcome was never really in go on. and missed Wednesday days at Bagley. cer. question,there was plenty of extracurricular The Hawks’ second-year center was night’s game between the Tal Scott will coach the Ridley, who has not final- activity to spice up the fifth straight game helped to the locker room, his arms draped Atlanta Braves and St. eighth grade football team ized the coaching positions decided by a double-figure margin. around two trainers,and didn’t return. Louis Cardinals. and Monty Boling is Scott’s for the baseball team, will Early on, Wade collided with Smith and Instead, he began treatment for what was The report from the assistant. Sean Hammond also assist with the Warriors’ banged the back of his head on the floor, described as a moderate ankle sprain. umpires was that will coach the seventh grade football team and serve as an leaving him sprawled out for several min- After all, Game 6 is Friday night in Montague was “under the football team with Tyson assistant on Chris utes. He finally staggered to the locker room Miami. weather.” Jerry Layne Blassingame serving as his Thornbury’s wrestling staff for treatment, holding a towel to his head. Smith dunked his way to 20 points for assumed Montague’s assistant. Cameron Lawson at Murray County High. Not long after the NBA’s leading scorer the Hawks and even hit a rare 3-pointer. The assignment. is the community coach for “It’s a load but I’m excit- returned, Horford was fouled hard by James Hawks also pounded the boards,outre- — Staff, AP Reports both teams. ed,”Ridley said. Jones and fell into Wade on the way down, bounding the Heat 37-29. THE DAILY CITIZEN Thursday, April 30, 2009 3B SCOREBOARD AUTO RACING

Tampa Bay814 .364 7 June 21 — Toyota/Savemart 350, Sonoma, Calif. LOCAL Central Division June 28 — LENOX Industrial Tools 301, Loudon, Cohutta’s Swilling 1 of 10 WLPct GB N.H. Chicago 11 10 .524 — July 4 — Coke Zero 400, Daytona Beach, Fla. Prep Schedule Detroit 11 10 .524 — July 11 — LifeLock.com 400, Joliet, Ill. Minnesota 11 11 .500 1/2 July 26 — Allstate 400, Indianapolis. Today Kansas City 10 10 .500 1/2 Aug. 2 — Pennsylvania 500, Long Pond, Pa. in developmental program Varsity baseball Cleveland 814.364 3 1/2 Aug. 9 — Centurion Boats at the Glen, Watkins Christian Heritage vs.Chattanooga Patriots at West Division Glen, N.Y. Covenant College, 4 WLPct GB Aug. 16 — Michigan 400, Brooklyn, Mich. Southeast at Ringgold, 5:30 Seattle 13 9.591 — Aug. 22 — Sharpie 500, Bristol, Tenn. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS low NASCAR star Kyle Busch, 111-107, in Region 7-4A playoffs Texas 10 10 .500 2 Sept. 6 — Pep Boys Auto 500, Hampton, Ga. Ten drivers from ages 16 to 22, including the first-quarter balloting. East Paulding at Murray County, 6:30 Los Angeles 911.450 3 Sept. 12 — Chevy Rock & Roll 400, Richmond, Va. “We’ve had a strong start to the season Northwest Whitfield at Sprayberry (DH), 5:30 and 8 Oakland 711.389 4 Sept. 20 — SYLVANIA 300, Loudon, N.H. Justin Swilling of Cohutta, have been South Paulding at Dalton (DH), 5:30 and 8 ——— Sept. 27 — Dover 400, Dover, Del. and it was nice to get that win in Texas,” Varsity soccer selected to take part in a new development Tuesday’s Games Oct. 4 — Price Chopper 400, Kansas City, Kan. Colonial Hills at Christian Heritage, 4 Oct. 11 — Pepsi 500, Fontana, Calif. program designed by H.A. “Humpy” Gordon said. “While it’s the Driver of the Varsity track and field Chicago White Sox 2, Seattle 1, 1st game Cleveland 9, Boston 8 Oct. 17 — Bank of America 500, Concord, N.C. Wheeler,the longtime president and gener- Year Award, the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet Sub-region 6A-3A girls meet at LFO, 4 Oct. 25 — Tums Fast Relief 500, Martinsville, Va. Middle school baseball N.Y.Yankees 11, Detroit 0 al manager of Lowe’s Motor Speedway. team gets a lot of the credit. They have L.A. Angels 7, Baltimore 5 Nov. 1 — Amp Energy 500, Talladega, Ala. Christian Heritage vs.Temple at Engel Stadium, Nov. 8 — Dickies 500, Fort Worth, Texas. Called “Humpy’s Heroes,”the program given me strong cars every weekend and the 6:45 Texas 5, Oakland 4 Minnesota 4, Tampa Bay 3 Nov. 15 — Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500, pit crew has been solid.” Middle school golf Avondale, Ariz. will begin May 3 and culminate with the North Georgia Middle School Athletic League tour- Toronto 8, Kansas City 1 Gordon received eight of 18 first-place Seattle 9, Chicago White Sox 1, 2nd game Nov. 22 — Ford 400, Homestead, Fla. introduction of the top driver to the racing nament at Spring Lakes Golf Course, Chatsworth x-non-points race Wednesday’s Games world. ballots and was on every ballot, while ——— ——— L.A. Angels 3, Baltimore 2 Friday Driver Standings “The program is a comprehensive educa- Busch, who has won races in Cup, Chicago White Sox 6, Seattle 3 Varsity baseball 1. Kurt Busch, 1,299 tional experience preparing young drivers Nationwide and trucks this season, got Cedartown at Southeast, 6 N.Y.Yankees 8, Detroit 6 2. Jeff Gordon, 1,294 Region 7-4A playoffs Oakland at Texas, ppd., rain 3. Jimmie Johnson, 1,235 to make the transition from local short-track seven first-place vote. Osborne at Murray County, 6 Boston 6, Cleveland 5, 10 innings 4. Tony Stewart, 1,232 racing to NASCAR’s big three series,”said Ron Capps, driving for Don Schumacher Northwest Whitfield at Sprayberry, 5:55, if neces- Minnesota 8, Tampa Bay 3 5. Denny Hamlin, 1,190 sary Toronto at Kansas City, late 6. Kyle Busch, 1,124 Wheeler,who retired last fall from his posi- in the NHRA drag racing series, had one South Paulding at Dalton, if necessary Today’s Games 7. Carl Edwards, 1,119 tion at the Charlotte track. “The participants first-place vote and was third in the voting Varsity soccer Oakland (Braden 2-2) at Texas (Feldman 1-0), 2:05 8. Clint Bowyer, 1,098 Christian Heritage boys at Holy Spirit Prep, 4 p.m. 9. Jeff Burton, 1,092 will be given instruction, counseled, engage with 66 points, while sprint car racer Varsity softball Toronto (Burres 0-1) at Kansas City (Davies 1-1), 10. Greg Biffle, 1,081 in dialogue then be judged on their driving Donnie Schatz and longtime Cup star Mark David Brainerd at Christian Heritage, 6 2:10 p.m. 11. David Reutimann, 1,077 Varsity track and field L.A. Angels (Ortega 0-1) at N.Y.Yankees 12. Matt Kenseth, 1,063 ability,interviewing skills, public speaking Martin each had the other two first-place Region 7-4A girls meet at Woodland-Bartow, 4:30 (A.Burnett 2-0), 7:05 p.m. 13. Ryan Newman, 1,033 and marketability.” votes. Middle school softball Boston (Beckett 2-1) at Tampa Bay (Garza 1-2), 14. Kasey Kahne, 1,030 Also taking part in the program will be David Brainerd at Christian Heritage, 4:30 7:08 p.m. 15. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 1,018 ——— Friday’s Games (tie) Juan Pablo Montoya, 1,018 Sprint Cup and Nationwide driver David BIFFLE LOSES:NASCAR star Greg Cleveland at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. 17. Brian Vickers, 995 Ragan, former NASCAR competition TELEVISION L.A. Angels at N.Y.Yankees, 7:05 p.m. 18. Mark Martin, 971 Biffle lost by more than three car lengths to Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. 19. Marcos Ambrose, 937 director Gary Nelson, former NASCAR star teenager Tyler Shoff in a soap box derby Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:38 p.m. 20. Kevin Harvick, 918 Buddy Baker and Andy Hillenburg, former race Wednesday. Chicago White Sox at Texas, 8:05 p.m. racer and now owner of Rockingham On Today Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Biffle and the 15-year-old girl went head- GOLF Oakland at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. TRANSACTIONS Speedway. to-head in the Goodyear Fuel Max 9:30 a.m. “This is not a ride-along program,” TGC — European PGA Tour, Open de Espana, Challenge, a quarter-mile soap box derby NL Glance Wheeler said. “Each young driver’s ability first round, at Girona, Spain Wednesday’s Moves race held at Derby Downs raceway in Akron, 3 p.m. East Division has been recognized by motorsports insid- TGC — PGA Tour, Quail Hollow Championship, WLPct GB BASEBALL Ohio. Both had identical soap box racers. American League ers and they are being offered this opportu- first round, at Charlotte, N.C. Florida 13 8.619 — Shoff, known as the “Derby Diva,” led NBA BASKETBALL Philadelphia 11 9.550 1 1/2 CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Waived RHP Mike nity because of the skill and tenacity MacDougal. 7 p.m. Atlanta 10 11 .476 3 demonstrated behind the wheel.” from the start and never trailed in the 90- TNT — Playoffs, first round, game 6, Boston at New Yo rk 912.429 4 CLEVELAND INDIANS—Placed DH Travis Hafner second coast to the finish. Chicago Washington 515.250 7 1/2 on the 15-day DL. Recalled LHP Rich Rundles The drivers will vie for a grand prize that 7:30 p.m. Central Division from Columbus (IL). includes an open test session with a top “Tyler definitely had the home-track NBA TV — Playoffs, first round, game 6, Orlando WLPct GB OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Placed INF Nomar advantage here and has more Soap Box at Philadelphia St. Louis 15 7.682 — Garciaparra and INF Mark Ellis on the 15-day DL. Sprint Cup Series team, as well as an inter- 9:30 p.m. Cincinnati 11 10 .524 3 1/2 Recalled INF Eric Patterson from Sacramento view on a nationally televised program. Derby car seat-time than me,”Biffle said, TNT — Playoffs, first round, game 6, Portland at Milwaukee 11 10 .524 3 1/2 (PCL). Purchased the contract of RHP Kevin noting that Shoff was using a new Houston Pittsburgh 11 10 .524 3 1/2 Cameron from Sacramento.Transferred RHP Joining Swilling in the first group taking NHL HOCKEY Chicago 10 10 .500 4 Justin Duchscherer to the 60-day DL. part in the program are John Freeman, Goodyear model. 9 p.m. Houston 913.409 6 National League COLORADO ROCKIES—Placed INF Jeff Baker ——— VERSUS — Playoffs, conference semifinals, game West Division Concord, N.C.; Adam Gay,Dublin; Kyle on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 27. Recalled 1, Chicago at Vancouver WLPct GB OUT FRONT:Kurt Busch is leading OF Matt Murton from Colorado Spring (PCL). Grissom, Concord, N.C.; Taylor Hull, Los Angeles 14 7.667 — HOUSTON ASTROS—Named Tom Garrity senior Winston; Zac Kittle, Watkinsville; Will the NASCAR Sprint Cup point standings HOCKEY San Diego 11 10 .524 3 vice president-sponsorship and ticket sales. for the first time since April 2005. San Francisco 910.474 4 MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Placed C Mike Rivera Prance,Canton; Andrew Smith, Pooler; Arizona 912.429 5 on the 15-dy DL. Brandon Thomson, St. Cloud, Fla., and Busch, then driving for Jack Roush, Colorado 812.400 5 1/2 NEW YORK METS—Announced LHP Casey Josh Williams, Port Charlotte, Fla. came to Las Vegas that month leading NHL Glance ——— Fossum has cleared waivers and elected free Tuesday’s Games agency. ——— Jimmie Johnson by five points, but Second Round Philadelphia 7, Washington 1 WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Acquired RHP (Best-of-7) POPULARITY LEADER:Jeff Hendrick Motorsports driver Johnson won Atlanta 2, St. Louis 1 Logan Kensing from the Florida Marlins for RHP Today Florida 7, N.Y.Mets 4 Kyle Gunderson. Activated SS Cristian Guzman Gordon, off to a fast start in the NASCAR that race and Busch finished third, appar- Chicago at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Houston 8, Cincinnati 3 from the 15-day DL. Optioned INF Alberto Friday Sprint Cup season, has won the first-quarter ently giving Johnson the points lead. Milwaukee 6, Pittsburgh 5 Gonzalez and RHP Jason Bergmann to Syracuse Anaheim at Detroit, 7 p.m. San Diego 4, Colorado 3 (IL). voting in the 2009 Driver of the Year ballot- However, postrace inspections found Carolina at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Chicago Cubs 11, Arizona 3 American Association Saturday ing. Johnson’s car to be too low and NASCAR L.A. Dodgers 5, San Francisco 3 GRAND PRAIRIE AIRHOGS—Traded RHP John Pittsburgh at Washington, 1 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Wesley and INF Edwin Maldonado to Laredo (UL) The four-time Cup champion, who is the penalized Johnson 25 points, putting Busch Chicago at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Milwaukee 1, Pittsburgh 0 for a player to be named. Signed LHP Vinnie Sunday only four-time winner of the Driver of theYear back on top by 10. Florida 4, N.Y.Mets 3 DeChristofaro, LHP Aaron Jenkins and RHP Brett Anaheim at Detroit, 2 p.m. Colorado 7, San Diego 5 Lester. award, ended a 47-race winless string earlier Johnson then finished second at Atlanta Carolina at Boston, 7:30 p.m. PENSACOLA PELICANS—Signed RHP Corey Monday Arizona 10, Chicago Cubs 0 this month at Texas and led the series points in the next race, regaining the top spot from Bass. Pittsburgh at Washington, 7 p.m. Washington 4, Philadelphia 1 Busch, who was 32nd. Atlantic League last week when the panel of motorsports writ- Tuesday Vancouver at Chicago, 8 p.m. St. Louis 5, Atlanta 3 LONG ISLAND DUCKS—Agreed to terms with ers and broadcasters cast their votes. Busch, now racing for Penske Racing, Detroit at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. Cincinnati 3, Houston 0 LHP Ron Flores.Announced RHP Ed Buzachero Wednesday L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, late Gordon, who slipped to second in the moved ahead of Hendrick driver Jeff has been signed by Toronto (AL). Can-Am League Washington at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Today’s Games BROCKTON ROX—Signed INF Melvin Falu and C standings after crashing and finishing 37th Gordon by five points with a sixth-place Boston at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. St. Louis (Boggs 1-0) at Washington (D.Cabrera 0- Jon Gossard. Thursday, May 7 2), 7:05 p.m. last Sunday at Talladega,narrowly beat fel- finish last Sunday at Talladega. NEW JERSEY JACKALS—Signed LHP AJ Vancouver at Chicago, 8 p.m. Arizona (Scherzer 0-2) at Milwaukee (Suppan 1-2), Wideman. Detroit at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. 8:05 p.m. Florida (Volstad 2-0) at Chicago Cubs (Marshall 0- WORCESTER TORNADOES—Signed C Alex 1), 8:05 p.m. Trezza, INF Omar Pena and RHP Albert Ayala. BASKETBALL San Diego (Geer 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers BASKETBALL (Ja.McDonald 1-1), 10:10 p.m. National Basketball Association Friday’s Games NBA—Suspended Orlando C Dwight Howard for one game for elbowing Philadelphia C Samuel Florida at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Dalembert in the head during an April 28 game. N.Y.Mets at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. NBA Glance FOOTBALL St. Louis at Washington, 7:05 p.m. First Round National Football League (Best of 7) Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. DENVER BRONCOS—Signed LB linebacker Nick Tuesday Houston at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Greisen. Waived FB Andrew Pinnock. Boston 106, Chicago 104, OT, Boston leads series Arizona at Milwaukee, 8:05 p.m. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Waived OT Charles 3-2 San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Spencer and FB Anthony Cotrone. Orlando 91, Philadelphia 78, Orlando leads series Colorado at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Released DT Hollis 3-2 Thomas. Dallas 106, San Antonio 93, Dallas wins series 4- NEW YORK GIANTS—Claimed CB Brandon 1 AUTO RACING Sumrall off waivers from Indianapolis. Portland 88, Houston 77, Houston leads series 3-2 HOCKEY Wednesday National Hockey League Atlanta 106, Miami 91, Atlanta leads series 3-2 CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Recalled F Bryan New Orleans at Denver, late Sprint Cup Bickell, F Evan Brophey, F Jacob Dowell, F Pascal Today Schedule,standings Pelletier, F Jack Skille, D Jordan Hendry, G Corey Orlando at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Feb. 7 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Crawford and G Antti Niemi from Rockford (AHL). Boston at Chicago, 8 p.m. Fla. (Kevin Harvick) LACROSSE Portland at Houston, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15 — Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Matt Major League Lacrosse Friday Kenseth) CHICAGO MACHINE—Claimed M Pat Hogan from Atlanta at Miami, 7 or 8 p.m. Feb. 22 — Auto Club 500, Fontana, Calif.(Matt the league player pool. Placed A David Mitchell on Denver at New Orleans, 9 or 9:30 p.m., if neces- Kenseth) waivers. sary March 1 — Shelby 427, Las Vegas.(Kyle Busch) COLLEGE Saturday March 8 — Kobalt Tools 500, Hampton, Ga. (Kurt ANDERSON, S.C.—Named Craig Mosqueda Philadelphia at Orlando, TBA, if necessary Busch) women’s volleyball coach. Chicago at Boston, TBA, if necessary March 22 — Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn. (Kyle APPALACHIAN STATE—Named Buzz Peterson Houston at Portland, TBA, if necessary Busch) men’s basketball coach. Sunday March 29 — Goody’s Fast Relief 500, Martinsville, ARKANSAS TECH—Announced the resignation of Miami at Atlanta, TBA, if necessary Va.(Jimmie Johnson) baseball coach Billy Goss.Named Wes McCrotty New Orleans at Denver, TBA, if necessary April 5 — Samsung 500, Fort Worth, Texas (Jeff interim baseball coach. Gordon) ELON—Named Justin Gainey men’s assistant April 18 — Subway Fresh Fit 500, Avondale, Ariz. basketball coach. (Mark Martin) HIGH POINT—Named Mike Balado men’s assis- BASEBALL April 26 — Aaron’s 499, Talladega, Ala. (Brad tant basketball coach. Keselowski) INDIANA—Announced WR Kellen Lewis has been May 2 — Crown Royal Presents the Russell dismissed from the football team for an undis- Friedman 400, Richmond, Va. closed violation of team rules. AL Glance May 9 — Southern 500, Darlington, S.C. INDIANA STATE—Announced QB Chris Stutzriem East Division May 16 — x-NASCAR All-Star Challenge, has transferred from Wyoming. WLPct GB Concord, N.C. NEBRASKA—Announced sophomore QB Patrick Toronto 15 7.682 — May 24 — Coca-Cola 600, Concord, N.C. Witt has decided to transfer to Ya le. Boston 14 7.667 1/2 May 31 — Dover 400, Dover, Del. OKLAHOMA CITY—Named Quinn Wooldridge New Yo rk 11 10 .524 3 1/2 June 7 — Pocono 500, Long Pond, Pa. men’s assistant basketball coach and Chris Ward Baltimore 913.409 6 June 14 — LifeLock 400, Brooklyn, Mich. assistant cross country and track and field coach.

CYCLING Armstrong: Collarbone good

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS hours, 41.02 seconds. Armstrong was MOGOLLON,N.M. — Lance Armstrong clocked unofficially at 4:42.43. felt some jitters at the start Wednesday,when Afterward, the seven-time Tour de France he saddled up for his first race since breaking champion reported no concerns with the col- a collarbone during a crash in Spain last larbone and said it hasn’t bothered him for month. weeks. Asked to calculate where his recovery He left satisfied after the opening stage of stands, he said that was difficult. the five-day Tour of the Gila. He came to “Better than I thought I would be,”he New Mexico, he said, to regain a feel for the replied. “I feel strong. I feel like the recovery peleton, work at racing pace and boost his has been good. Those are the things you need.” conditioning for the Giro d’Italia, which The course crossed the Continental Divide begins May 9. just outside Silver City and dropped through “You definitely feel stiff or blocked a little rolling ranchland characterized by undulat- bit,”Armstrong said after his eighth-place ing hills of yucca, yellow grass and olive-col- finish. “That’s to be expected. You can train ored juniper bushes. those intense intervals but it doesn’t replicate Then came the demanding climb to a race.” Mogollon. The route featured an 11 percent Armstrong only spent about 20 miles dur- grade over the final three miles, which nar- ing the 94-mile race from Silver City to rowed to a single-vehicle width and a summit Mogollon in the lead group. His tactical mis- elevation of 6,794 feet. sion was helping teammate and stage winner “Typical climb in the states when it’s Levi Leipheimer on a big finishing climb. inconsistent,”Armstrong said. “You know, “Getting the rythym, the speed, getting some steep pieces, some flat pieces. The some accelerations in a peleton,”said pavement was rough. It was hard. Obviously, Armstrong’s boss,Astana general manager you have high elevation. It was tough.” Johan Bruyneel. “Also, we’re looking at how he Although Bruyneel made the trip, feels. Today,he felt good. He did some work Armstrong is riding with Astana teammates for Levi until Levi could launch his attack.” Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner as inde- Leipheimer won in an unofficial time of 4 pendents. THE DAILY CITIZEN 4B Thursday, April 30, 2009 CROSSWORD BRIDGE HOROSCOPE

Happy Birthday: Don’t work. Deal with a money Turning defeat into victory be fooled by false promises. matter promptly. Don’t let It is not Use discretion in order to put someone you love cost you uncommon for your talents and services to financially. 4 stars declarer to be the best use. Do not lose LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. playing in a con- sight of your own goals. 22): You will feel emotional tract where he Discuss what you want to regarding home and work appears to have accomplish with someone relationships. Don’t overre- bitten off more who might complement your act. Someone who recog- than he can chew. plans. Your numbers are 2, 9, nizes you aren’t on top of In many cases, 13, 25, 28, 30, 42 your game will declarer can do ARIES (March challenge you. nothing to sal- 21-April 19): Avoid turmoil by vage such con- Problems at home removing yourself tracts, but there can cause emotion- from the line of are some occa- al flare-ups but, if fire. 2 stars sions where care- you focus on what SCORPIO ful play can turn you can do outside (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): apparent defeat the home, you will You have to take into victory. fare much better. care of things your- Here is such a There should be no self if you want case. South is power plays going Eugenia them done properly playing five on in your life. and on time. You spades, and West Back away from Last will have more leads his single- controversy, options than what ton diamond. hearsay and game- someone is giving Declarer sees that playing people. 2 stars you. Back away from a force his probable losers are two diamonds and a club, but he also TAURUS (April 20-May play. You can do better on notes that if either opponent was dealt three hearts to the 20): Consider what’s miss- your own. 5 stars queen, he can develop a trick by ruffing one of dummy’s ing from your life. You need SAGITTARIUS (Nov. hearts and so make the contract. a hobby or something that 22-Dec. 21): Protect your Accordingly,he wins the opening lead with the ace of brings you joy if you want to assets. Deals can be signed, diamonds, cashes the A-K of spades and A-K of hearts, feel content with life. Once sealed and delivered if you then enters dummy with a trump to lead the nine of hearts you make the needed are pushy. You will be able to and ruff it. changes, the rest will come make the changes you’ve The queen does not fall, but he is not yet completely out easy. 4 stars wanted to make at home and of ammunition. He still has another chance to make the GEMINI (May 21-June to your financial portfolio. A contract, and it costs him nothing to try. So at this point he 20): By helping others, find- legal matter can be resolved. leads the jack of clubs. ing solutions or making 5 stars As the cards lie, East wins the club with the king and reforms, your reputation will CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- makes the best defensive play of continuing with the ace. be enhanced. Offer your Jan. 19): Someone you have Declarer ruffs in dummy and plays the jack of hearts, on services, talents and know- other interests in may offer which East shows out. how and you will build a you a partnership. Your clos- South takes advantage of this favorable development by solid following of individu- est advisor will caution you discarding one of his diamond losers on the jack of hearts. als capable of helping you not to mix business with Declarer can afford to make this play,since he has two dia- reach your goals. 3 stars pleasure. Time is on your mond losers in any case, but, more importantly,it gives him CANCER (June 21-July side, giving you the room to the opportunity to make the contract if East started with six 22): A problem with love take in all that’s being diamonds. will mount if you bring your offered as well as what will Sure enough, West, upon winning the heart with the thoughts and feelings out be expected of you. 3 stars queen, has no choice but to return a club. Declarer ruffs in into the open. You will not AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- dummy while discarding his remaining diamond, and the like the results you get if you Feb. 18): Make some adjust- contract is home. are possessive or demand- ments to your current Tomorrow: Bidding quiz. ing. Go about your business lifestyle and you will find and avoid feuds. 3 stars ways to adjust your income LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): or means of making cash. Unexpected change will be There is an opportunity to CRYPTOQUIP the result of a chance meet- take on a position that will ing with a new acquain- not affect your current status tance. By taking part in but will benefit you finan- events you have not been cially and personally. 3 stars involved with in the past, PISCES (Feb. 19-March new opportunities will 20): You can make the per- develop. Love is in the stars sonal changes that will boost so finalize plans for the your confidence and give weekend. 3 stars you a new lease on life. A VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. serious emotional realization 22): Reevaluate your posi- will benefit a relationship tion and you’ll realize what you are in and help you you are up against and what make a decision to ease your you must do to get things to financial burden. 5 stars Civic orators Winning speakers

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Under the direction of Excel teacher Angie Powell, Spring Place Elementary students recently took part in the Modern Woodmen of America speech contest. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO On the first row are Michaela Brock, third place,fifth- grader in Olivia Blazer’s homeroom; and Justin Varnell Elementary School held a civic oration contest recently. On the first row are Jake Dean, Alex Fisher Smith, second place,sixth-grader in Carolyn and Rosa Esteban; second row, Chandler Lomaz, Noah Morrison, third place; Isaac Elrod, first place; Samples’ homeroom; second row, Chloe Bethany Goodwin, second place; and Zach Williams; third row, Ty Pendley, Jameson Williams, Alec Polakiewicz, first place,sixth-grader in Kitty Longmire and Cuahutemoc Orozco. Richardson’s homeroom; and principal Emma Long.

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Coker Elementary recently held an induction ceremony for new National Junior Beta Club members. The purpose of the club is to promote the ideals of character,service and leadership among students; to reward academic achievement; and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education. Pictured are Donna Standridge, principal, far right; Pam Loughridge, Excel teacher,left; fifth-graders Ashlea McCurdy,Susan Berry, Haley Rittenberry, Sarah Rogers, Tielor Johnson, Mattlin Jackson, Shaley Stafford, McKinley Blassingame,Isaiah Ross, Kameron Chastain, Emily Lewis, Allie Davis, Sarah Grace Wagnon, Nathan Burton, Avery Cantrell, Jordan Jackson, Lilly Hatton, Victoria Benson, Lauren Whitfield, Christina Smith, Taylor Pendley, Joseph Taylor,Catherine Button, Keisha Helton, Amberlee Holmes, Tyler Jones, Kaylee Holtzclaw, Logan Roe,Kellina Morris and Taylor Sproles; and sixth- graders James Baker,Emmanuel Andrade,Megan Ellington, Whitley Rainey, Greg Stanley and Chad Lopez. THE DAILY CITIZEN Thursday, April 30, 2009 5B ■ MUTTS DEAR ABBY Daughter’s close call is dire warning to ‘invincible’ teens

DEAR ABBY: Prom and gradua- second lease on life, but it makes me tion season has arrived with all of sad to think about how many kids the celebrating that goes along with don’t return home each night. Can it. So please print my letter for par- you comment, Abby? — GRATE- ents and teens to read — perhaps FUL MOM IN CONNECTICUT together. ■ WIZARD OF ID My daughter was an honor stu- DEAR GRATEFUL MOM: Not dent all through high school. We had a year goes by that we don’t hear a close relationship. I always made news reports about drinking-and- sure she knew she could come to me driving tragedies — and they are not with any problem, whether it be her limited to teens. Because of that, I grades, alcohol or sex. On the issue Jeanne am pleased to print your letter. of drinking and driving, I made her Phillips What happened to your daughter understand that wherever she was, I illustrates that people who have been would gladly pick her up — no ques- drinking are not always aware to tions asked. I have heard that many parents what extent it has impaired their judgment. make the same offer to their children. And it’s not limited to drinking and driving. I firmly believed that my daughter would People under the influence have been known call me if she needed to. However, she recent- to make more than one kind of life-changing ly decided she could drive home after drink- miscalculation because they are tipsy. ■ ing what she considered to be “a safe amount Your daughter and her friend were indeed CATHY of alcohol.”Unfortunately,she struck a utili- lucky. Not only could one or both of them ty pole on a sharp turn and flipped her car have been killed, either of them could have over. By the grace of God, she and her friend suffered a lifelong injury from that escapade. escaped with minor injuries. But, as you Parents: Please discuss this letter with know, many people don’t survive such a hor- your teen today! rific accident. Abby,many parents say,“It won’t happen Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van to my child.”Teens think they are invincible, Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and but tragedy happens to people from all walks was founded by her mother,Pauline Phillips. of life and all kinds of families. I feel blessed Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or that both girls are still alive to appreciate their P. O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Answers to “Duke” Call 706-618- EXOTIC BIRD FAIR 2BR 1BA, $49,900, $1,000 dn, 5282 Washer Fueler Forest Park Georgia, as low as $425 mon We offer great opportunities Atlanta St. Farmers Market 722 Timberlake. $89,900 Lost in Airport Rd. area. Adult and immediate openings for a I-75 ,exit 237 3BR 1BA $1,000 down. Pmyt as black, long haired male cat. Washer Fueler in Dalton, GA. May 2nd & 3rd low as $750 per mon. Loved and missed by family. We provide excellent pay and Admission $5 423-240-8423 1827 Swanson N Dalton 2 BR 1 Reward offered. 706-270-5983 benefits to include Health, www.birdfairs.net BA, $69,900 $1000 dn $495 mn or 706-278-0035 leave messg. Dental, 401k and Life Ins! CDL-A drivers license would 4200 Mount Pleasant - 5 BR 2 be helpful. 502 Free Pets BA Beaverdale- not in subd. Lost Memory Card on Hamilton Apply in person at $159K $1100 dn, $1100 month St. in front of Maryville Jewlery Beautiful, longhaired, female Salem Nationalease WESTSIDE store. Compact/card for camera. kitten. Spayed and vaccinated. 3500 Lower Dug Gap Rd SW, 3038 Hurricane Rd. 2 BR 1 BA. Call 706-217-5104. Inside only. Call (706)313-0310 Dalton, GA 30720 $69,900, $1,000 dn, $615 mon 3286 Hurricane Rd. 5 BR 3 BA www.salemleasing.com FREE DOG TO A GOOD HOME $135,000. $1,000 dn $1,000 mn EMPLOYMENT 8-9 month old boxer mix, female TUNNEL HILL very sweet disposition, 311 Health Care 123 Lake Rd. 2 BR 1 BA intelligent, beautiful, color w/fenced yard. $75,000. $650 310 General LPN’s needed for private duty in brindle, has had shots. 706-226- the Dalton area full time position month $1.000 down 5771 after 6p available, first & second shift, & 961 D. Old Cottonwood Mill Rd. PRN. Please contact Accord Free female spayed and 5 BR 3 BA. $115,000. $1,000 Look for the solution to today’s Sudoku Puzzle Services @ 1-866-922-2673 vaccinated dog. Inside only. down, $987 month. Good with kids and animals. Call 316 Falcon Cir.Near Eton on page 7B of the classifieds. M.D./D.O. Needed- General (706)313-0310 Elem. 4bd/2ba house.2432 SF Practice/Weight Loss clinic in 1.2 acre lot. $75,000. Seller Free puppies to a good home. Commercial Country Inn & Suites now Ringgold, GA. Regular hours, pays $5,000 toward closing. 728 Rental 751 Apartments excellent pay, no hospital, no on Black and white. Medium size. Possible lease purchase.706- accepting applications forpart- 1 STORYcompletely furn. effic. time housekeepers.Must be able call hassles. Temp or perm Already wormed. Call 706-226- 260-9183 position. 423-315-1522. 0241 or 706-537-0849 Cable TV, phone, microwave, to pass a background check kitc. supplies, linens, utilities /drug screen. No phone calls Hwy 2 area. 2 or 3 BR, 2 acres, MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES Free puppy to good home. Looks furniture North Tibbs Road. please. Apply in person at: $1000. dn., $700 mo or as low RN’s needed for Private Duty like Lab mix. male, approx. 6 $149/weekly, 278-7189. 903 West Bridge Road as $68,400. 706-264-1932 *302 S. Thornton 5,500 SF, Homecare in Chatsworth, GA weeks. 706-280-8180 Dalton, GA 30720 includes utilities, between Our benefits Include: OPEN HOUSE SUN May 3 2- Newspaper office & Bank of Am. 1, 2, & 3 Bd Apt’s - Starting at (Behind Red Lobster) Free to a good home; male, part Health, Vision, Dental 401k, 4PM. 521 Beaverdale Rd. NE *1515 Abutment Rd. 10,000 sq. $125/week. Power, water, rat terrier or Chihuahua. Weekly pay and Direct Deposit. Complete update just finished. ft. includes utilities. Many sizes cable furnished. Also, a female puppy, part black Do you have experience in Call Anna or Kevin for more Must See! Large estate, 4BR 3.5 or suites. 1.3 mi. S. of Walnut For details. 706-463-0672, lab. (706)279-3094 designing bath rugs, scatter details @ 423-553-5530 BA, 3-car gar. Approx. 4800 SF *Camelot Bldg, Near I-75. 1514 706-463-0671 & Español rugs, and area rugs? Job would on 5 professionally landscape 706-463-0945 Free to good inside home only. 2 W. Walnut Ave. Between Long require the ability to design acres. Very private location close 319 Retail beautiful kittens, has had 1st John Silvers & Burger King. 1130/1132 Burleyson $485mon using table top machines, wide to town. New hardwood, tile, vaccines and dewormed. 706- 5,500 S/F. $240dep. 2BR 1BA. *707-2 width tufters, machine weaving Assisted Grocery Store Manager paint, fixtures, etc. Beautifully 313-0310 706-279-1380 wkdys 9-5:30. Lance 2BR 1.5BA Newly and hand weaving equipment. with experience needed for Shop decorated & furnishings are Rite Supermarket in Chatsworth 5000 sq. ft. warehouse space. remodeled, 2 weeks free w/1 yr. This is a “part time, piece work” Two 6 week old kittens, Black negotiable. Only $479,900. Buy GA Apply in person at any Shop 211 W. Gordon. Also 2400 sq. ft. lease. 706-279-1380 wkdy 9-5:30 type of job. Work can be done in with white feet, the other- now why interest rates are at Rite from 8am-5pm Refer all office space. 1604 Chattanooga 1st month, 1/2 off! 2 bd, 1 ba, “off hours”. Or, if you are a free Orange with white feet. Healthy historic 40 yr low! Call 706-264- applications to Wayne Rd. Call: 706-278-6339 w/d hookup, c/h/a. Power, water, lancer, this could be of special and friendly. 706-673-5528 1932 for more info. interest. If interested and McDonough. EOE Doctor’s Offices for Rent & cable furnished. Close to qualified, contact me at 423-892- downtown. $175/wk or $650/ mo. Trucking ITEMS FOR SALE 706 Condos For Sale Medical Suites, 2500 SF avail. 7832 or by fax a 423-499-0261. 320 Opportunities $200/dep. 706-581-4615 3 Br., 2 1/2 Ba Condo in North 1008 Professional Blvd., Dalton. Distinctive Modern Experienced HVAC service **Truck Driver Training** Oaks. End unit. Hardwood flr. 1st WEEK FREE!! 2 bd, 2 ba. Low Cost Opportunity. Get your 610 Lawn & Garden Excellent condition. Appt or info Bldg., 3rd floor w/elevator. technician needed. Minimum of 5 706-279-1380 wkdays 9-5:30 A/C, cable, parking, $155 wk. professional career started Cub Cadet Hydrostatic Zero- 706-226-6161 or 706-313-4396 yrs experience. Must have Warehouse for lease in Dalton No Pets! Renovated. 706-263- today. 706-624-9461. turn. 23HP Z-Force 50. Has just drivers license and pass drug 20,640 dq. ft. & 25,800 sq. ft. 0743 or 484-225-4212 screen. Excellent employment been fully serviced. Hammond Creek Condo for sale. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath. Call: 706-278-1566 opportunity. 401k and insurance 322 Sales Only used 200 hours. Excellent 2 BR 1.5 BA apart. Great benefits. Call Air Comfort HVAC condition. $2,800. $141,900. 706-217-8335 Location. 1/2 mile from Dalton Career Opportunity for self Call: 706-980-8032 RENTAL HOUSING for appt. 706-278.6362 Commercial High & Westwood Elem. $475 motivated sales professional to mn., utilities not include. 706- work from a one of a kind model Misc. Items 726 Buildings Growing real estate Title 581-3931 home facility. New home sales 611 For Sale 751 Apartments Company now hiring full-time experience preferred and prior Antique Brick for sale. 50¢ per *3 BR $550 mon. $300 dep. title abstractor with a minimum of professional sales experience a brick. Call 843-330-3409 or visit 1 BR $400 mo. $250 dep. 3-5 years experience for 2 Months Free Rent!!! must. Great benefits. Fax 4902 Central Ave. chattanooga. Appliances, CHA, W/D hookup, northwest Georgia. resumes to Dan 706-629-8088 *19,000 sq.ft. - 2105 E. Walnut close to mall, no pets. 706-278- Super Deluxe Townhome Please forward confidential Ave. Retail space, Next to 4209, 706-463-1344, or 706- resume and salary history to 701 Auctions 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath Hobby Lobby, across from Mall. 280-9861 [email protected] Top local company seeks top huge closets, pool MEEK'S ANTIQUE AUCTIONS *97,000 sq. ft., 454 Hwy 225 for immediate consideration. sales reps. Only 2 spots open. w/ cabana. Chattanooga, Tn (Bretlin) *New 2 bd 1.5 ba townhomes, Excellent and rare $50K+/yr. possible. Commission BEST DEAL IN DALTON SUN May 3rd 1pm *Retail space -Dalton Place located on Barbara Ave. $170 opportunity. only. Call today 706-508-4370 Lovely collection of High Quality Shop. Ctr. 2518 Cleveland Hwy. week. $200 deposit. 706-270- BEST LOCATION English Antiques inc. Library 1200, 1400, 44,000 SF avail. 1360. TRUE LUXURY Help Wanted. Experienced meat SERVICES Bookcases, Linen Press, Bow 706-279-1380 Wkdys 9-5:30 2 BR 1.5 BA -*503B Colter, 2BR cutter. Serious inquires only. Call Front Chests, Sideboards, etc 706-279-1801 Vic Hartman at 706-673-2351 12,500 sf bldg. for sale or lease 1.5BA $445 mth, $220 dp. 706- 411 Elderly Care Do NOT Miss This AUCTION & 10,000 sf bldg for sale by 279-1380 wkd 9-5:30 WWW.LesMeeksAuctions.Com owner. Dalton. Docks. Suitable LOGISTICS Assistant: Let me care for your loved one. for Photos. 423-875-9828 Growing local logistics company References and back ground for light manfg. or wrhg, offices is looking for someone with check available. Night or Day. w/ c/h/a. Perry 706-275-0862 The Daily Photo experience in transportation, Call (706)537-4572 704 Land & Lots For sale or lease 15,000 sq. ft. & knowledge of brokerage and 25 wooded acres, on Tilton Rd. 8,000 sq. ft. commercial bldgs. account following a plus. YARD SALES Bargain at $125,000. Free house Suitable for light or heavy Send resumes to: Blind Box T- 4 on property, a real fixer upper. Antique Glass wear sale May manufacturing. Office in each. c/o The Daily Citizen Phone 706-277-3411, lve msg if 1&2 7am-2pm. Baker Plaza Strip Chatsworth. 706-695-6404 Nora Submitted by: PO Box 1167 no answer. Mall Cleveland Hwy Unit (4) Dalton GA 30722 Celena Mantooth across from White's Phar/Z Commercial Gym. All types 705 Homes For Sale 728 Rental of Long existing, medium size Office: 2700 S.F. Excellent Depression,Carnival, Tierra, $2,000Dn. Starting at $700/mo. Crandall, GA carpet manufacturer looking for condition. 1143 E. Walnut Ave. Anchor, Fire KingAvon, etc. OWNER FINANCING. Several a shipping clerk. Experience in Call: 706-581-1037 carpet shipping, working with 3Bd/2 Ba. homes in Whitfield & Murray Remodeled, very nice. freight lines, export papers, Rocky Face. 7 A.M. 5/1 & 5/2 Restaurants for rent: *410 S. Owner/Broker706-529-0650 To submit your computer skills necessary- 549 Bishop Trail. Estate items Hamilton (fmrly Bailey’s Diner) AS400 preferred, fast paced Incl. equipment $3,495 mo. 30 photo, email photo, environment. Send resumes to: 309 W Tyler St. 4bd/2ba house. day setup time - Free Rent. *801 name and city to: Moving Sale May 2nd, Sat. 8-12. Blind Box T- 7 New carpet and paint, Garage. E. Walnut Ave. Barrett 712 Valley Dr. Furniture, kids lauramartin@ c/o The Daily Citizen $95,000. Seller pays $5,000 Marketplace $2995/Mo. $2000 supplies, Christmas decor, daltoncitizen.com PO Box 1167 toward closing. Possible lease dp. (fmrly El Taco) fully furnished. clothes, bedding, misc. items. Dalton GA 30720 purchase.706-260-9183 706-279-1380 wkdys 9-5:30 THE DAILY CITIZEN Thursday, April 30, 2009 7B

751 Apartments 752 Homes For Rent 807 Import Autos 809 Trucks 812Sport Utility Vehicle 269A Williams Rd. 2 br / 1 ba Lease 2 br, 1 ba, 6 yrs old 2291 duplex. Fully equipped kit., c/h/a, Mill Creek. $575/mo. + $350/ w/d hookups, wtr furn., no dep. Leave msg. 706-226-2508 smoking. $425 mon, No dep. Call 706-259-7718 Nice 3 BR 1 Bath brick home Eton. $150 week, $375 deposit. 271 Broadacre Rd. NW. 2 br, 2 (706)673-4847 bath., Central H/A, W/D hook ups, water furnished. $480 2005 BMW M3 Cabriolet, 36k 2002 Tundra V-8, 4x4, Tan Like new. 2004 Explorer. V8 month. Call: 706-508-4158 miles, 6 sp., still under factory leather interior, power engine with 3rd row seat. Well warranty, carbon black on black, everything. Loaded. Excellent maintained. Many extras. Only 2BR 1.5 BA Townhouse. CHA, Harman/Kardon sound, condition. 64,000 miles. Never $9,500. Call: 706-280-1431 Motorcycles Winter Special- 2 weeks. Washer/ dryer conn. utilities & navigation, heated seats, been off road. $12,500. Call: 856 & Bikes FREE - 1 yr. lease - cable furn. $160/wk or $660/mo xenon headlights, garage kept, 706-397-2288 Sweetwater Rd. 3 BR 2 BA, RECREATION JUST LIKE NEW!! No Pets. 706-463-3171 one owner, asking $43,000. $145wk, $290dep. So. end of 2006 FLHXI Harley Davidson Call: 706-260-1673 3 bdrm 2 ba apt. 1/4 mile rom Murray Co off Hwy 225 S 1/2 + Street Glide, vivid black, full Hospital Hardwood, jacuzzi tub, acre lots, beautiful country 851 Boats Rinehart exhaust, passenger walk-in closet. $700 mon $250 setting. Several to choose from. detachable back rest, AM/FM dep No Pets! 706-313-9636 Sweetwater Rd., Chatsworth Hwy. radio & CD player, security system, garage kept, only 4,300 A SWEET DEAL FOR YOU!! 225 Fm Chats Hwy. Take Hwy 225 S 13 mi. Fm Calhoun, take Hwy miles. Please call 706-581-3516. Well maintained. 225 N, 6 mi past Elks Golf Convenient location! Recreational Course, 1 mi N. of 4-way at 2005 Super Charged Mini Call PARK CANYON APTS 2003 F-250, 4 door- crew cab. 858 Vehicles Nickelsville. 706-279-1380 wkdys Cooper. 6 speed. Convertible. 706-226-6054 6.0 diesel, 94k miles. 4x4. 9-5:30 Premium Sport Package. One Email: [email protected] Automatic, Excellent condition. owner, 40,000 miles, 2001 21’ Bullet Bass Boat. City west near Creative Arts Asking $18,500. 706-264-7883 Harmon/Kardon parking 225 Optimax. $15,500. Guild. 2bd 2ba, CHA, WD conn. 753 Condos For Rent or 706-629-4000. sensors, cruise control, auto air. Call: 706-226-2161 Lease, references req’d $550 2 BR, 1.5 ba. Condo. 1411 Price $21,000. mon $300 dep. 706-463-3171 Rosewood #3. & Mineral Springs Call: 706-313-1119. #7 off Dug Gap Rd. C/H/A & 810 Vans Don’t Down Size, Economize! appliances. $300/dep., $550/mo. 2008 Montana Mountaineer 36' 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom units Call 706-275-0460 5th wheel RV.Queen master Some Amenities May Include: BR with shower, two flat screen *Utilities Furnished Luxurious Townhouses, Eton TVs, 4 bunks in rear area, can *Washer & Dryer In Each Apt newly renovated, ceramic tile, sleep 10 total. 4 slide-outs with *Ceiling Fans wood flrs, new carpet. 2 bd, 1.5 awnings.Immaculate and 2005 Ya maha Waverunner(s) *Playground & Soccer Field bath. move in special No comes with all necessary 160 HP High Output Motors *Stove & Refrigerator Deposit. $475 mon. 706-980- Reduced. 2006 Honda Accord accessories to hit the road. Adult Ridden/Fresh water *Dishwasher 3361 EXL. Like new. Gray. Full Cost $39,000 - yours for Very Low Hours $6500 each *Free Extended Cable TV warranty. 36k miles. Loaded. $30,000. Call 706-226-9433. 1982 VW WESTFALIA with extras 706-313-4295. *On Site Managers MOBILE HOMES Leather seats, XM radio, More info and photos at “BULLDAWG MOBILE” Call For Our Move-In Special sunroof, 34mpg. Like new. Great www.rvtraderonline.com/find/listi Tailgater. Refrigerator, stove, Motorcycles 706-278-3776 Mobile Homes Cond. Must sell! No tax! ng/2008-Montana-Mountaineer- sink w/running water, sleeps 4, 856 & Bikes 776 For Sale $17,999. obo. 345DBQ-94988661. DUPLEX: 890 W. Addis, Tunnel 706-614-7719 flat screen TV, DVD player , GA Hill. Apt. 2 BR 1 BA, $125 wk, 1997 Bellcrest Double Wide fight song/ext speaker. $7,500. $250 dep 706-279-1380 wkdays Mobile Home for sale.26x44 706-278-1817 or 706-264-9063 LEGAL NOTICES Motel Rooms For Rent: 2107 S. 706-695-8351 or 706-280-9490 809 Trucks Dixie Hwy. 41. Standard - 913 Permit Request $95/wk. Lg.- $125/$135wk. 1998 Singlewide trailer 14x58. $2,800. (axle & tires included) 812Sport Utility Vehicle Public Notice Dep.= 2 wks. rent. Furnished + 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000. It is the intent of Whitfield County TV, basic cable, private phone. (706)226-8400 Mon- Sat. 9-6 Fully loaded, Maroon, 1 owner, Schools to purchase the following: 706-279-1380 wkdys 9-5:30 2005 GMC Envoy SLT. Loaded garage kept, 10K miles. 5 Content Filter / IDS/ IPS / Traffic Shaper 5 MONTHS FREE! Large / Bandwidth Manager System Quiet, free utilities, 1 bedroom with every option available. 47K helmets, extra back seat & road mobile home LOTS for rent. Proposals must be received by 1:00 pm apartment. Washer/ Dryer miles, 1-owner, garage kept, non pegs. New tires. Price Monday May 11, 2009. The RFPs are Private pond. Carbondale area. furnished. No pets. $155/week, smoker, $12,000. Call 706-280- Reduced $500. to $7,500 obo. posted on our web site at: 706-383-8123 $50/dep. Call 706-529-6600. 1996 International 18' carpet 8268 706-218-9183 http://www.whitfield.k12.ga.us spec. box truck. No CDL's The link to the Technology RFPs is listed Reasonable Rates! Move- Mobile Homes required, low mileage, diesel, 2006 Honda CRF230, electric in the “Announcements” section. 778 For Rent start, excellent condition, like 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 in Special! a/c, 7500.00 firm. Contact 706- 04/30 05/01 1 & 2 BR apts. available in 2 - 2 BR 2 BA trailer $85/wk. & 259-4989 ext. 102. new, rode very little, Aftermarket 3 BR 2 BA $95 wk. Range & pipe and stock pipe. $2,100. Call Chatsworth, Spring Place & It’s as Eton. Call now 706-695-4880. refrig. Hwy 225 N. Chatsworth 2004 Ford Ranger XLT step side day 706-673-3500 or evening 706-259-9584. easy 706-280-2618 or 706-694-3388 pickup. Approx. 30K miles, 4 2006 FORD Expedition - Eddie Small apartment. C/H/A, stove, as... to place refrig., w/d hookup. Keith St. cycl. manual transmission. Bauer 2WD, leather, 3rd row 2 BR 1 BA 2012 -1 Abutment your ad! Dalton. No pets. $350/mo. AM/FM CD, locking tool box, power fold down, 6 disc CD 2009 Piaggio- Vespa Scooter Rd. 2 BR 2 BA - 2111 B Dixie $150/dep. 706-259-8847 mounted hitch & wiring for a changer, 22K miles, like new. 250. 70 mpg, 85 mph. 3 yr Call the Classifieds Hwy. $120 wk, $240 dep. 706- trailer. $7,500. OBO 706-277- Excellent condition. $24,900. warranty, touring case. 279-1380 wkdys 9-5:30. 217-NEWS STAY LODGE 7777. 706-422-8617 - 706-260-1029 $4,600.00. Call 706-980-2674 Effic. Apt. with kitchen. Furn w/all FIRST WEEK FREE ! Very nice utilities. Laundry fac., basic 2br 2bt MH on private lot in cable. Private phones furn. Northwest High School Tunnel Starting at $129.99/wk plus tax Hill area. No pets. $130 wk / Suite Deals 1BR $175.00 per $250 dep.706-260-9988 week. Call 706-278-0700 GREAT DEALS! 2 & 3 BD STAYLODGE - WILLOWDALE homes, many w/ hdwd floors. MOVE IN SPECIAL Large lots & private pond. 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