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Barbara Henigin | Daily News Local Rotary clubs joined with clubs from Florida, Georgia and the Caribbean to exchange ideas on the Rotary’s role in the pursuit of world peace. Three of the local Rotary District 6900 representa- tives included Louann Medlock, District Governor Cheryl Greenway and District Interact Chairman Sid Dash. Symposium a

Photos by Jennifer Shrader | Daily News Students, parents and other family members look over art at the student exhibition Saturday at 809 Gallery discussion on Third student exhibition how to ‘give opens at 809 Gallery peace a chance’ Jennifer Shrader Staff writer Barbara Henigin The artwork of students ranging in Staff Writer age from 5 to 75 opened in an exhibi- tion Saturday at 809 Gallery and will be ATLANTA - Rotarians from Florida, Georgia and on display through the end of March. the Caribbean gathered at the Renaissance Concourse “This is art from all of our classes,” on Saturday to explore the role of Rotary in the world said gallery owner Chris Hagebak. peace process. The event was given in honor of “Most of it is from general art, so Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka’s theme, you have pottery, oil paintings and Peace through Service. abstracts.” Keynote speakers presented information that gave It’s the third time Hagebak has held the more than 260 attending Rotarians a broader a student exhibition at his gallery at view of what peace means to people from different 809 Hill St. Three Points Frame Shop, cultures and the need for other organizations to part- adjacent to the gallery, provided the ner with Rotary. Rotary International Director Anne framing for the art work. About 40 L. Matthews started the day off by welcoming the students had art on display. Rotarians and asking them to start questioning their “We have some adult students who own definition of peace. would like to get into the business, and “Rotarians foster peace and goodwill in pockets half the battle in that is getting recog- Spencer Jackson, 7, created a stop-motion animation video that will be on display at all around the world, we emphasize peace through nized,” Hagebak said. 809 Gallery through the end of March. service, but how many times do you actually stop and It’s also a chance for the students – think what peace means to you,” Matthews asked. children and adults – to sell their art if to construct things, then videotape it, painting was not for sale. “Peace means different things to different people in they desire. mostly with Legos. “I decided I may want to keep it,” different cultures.” The day was designed to have individuals question Spencer Jackson, 7, had copies of his “He’ll build something, then stop she said. She began taking art class- stop-motion animated video for sale. themselves and examine how they, along with the and film it, then build some more, then es in kindergarten and fashioned the “I just think it’s fun,” he said. painting after a picture she liked. members in their own Rotary clubs, could help to His mother, Emily Welch, said blow it up,” she said. Jennifer Shrader may be reached at jshrader@civitasmedia. make a difference. Spencer has always had the patience Lauren Woody, 8, said her bluebird com or at 706-884-7311, Ext. 236. See SYMPOSIUM | 2A ‘Argo’ wins best picture on a scattered Oscar Night Christy Lemire epic “Lincoln,” best actress Couture gown. Backstage in the Associated Press Jennifer Lawrence as a troubled press room, when a reporter LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just as young widow in “Silver Linings asked what she was thinking, Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his Playbook” and supporting actress she responded: “A bad word that sights on a variety of targets with Anne Hathaway as the doomed I can’t say that starts with ‘F.’” a mixture of hits and misses, the prostitute Fantine in the musical Keeping journalists in hysterics, motion picture academy spread “Les Miserables.” she explained, “I’m sorry. I did a the gold around to a varied slate Christoph Waltz was a bit of shot before I … sorry.” of films. “Argo” won best picture a surprise for supporting actor That’s the kind of raunchiness as expected, along with two other as a charismatic bounty hunter MacFarlane himself seemed to prizes. But “Life of Pi” won the in Quentin Tarantino’s “Django be aiming for as host while also most awards with four, including a Unchained,” an award he’d won balancing the more traditional surprise win for director Ang Lee. just three years ago for Tarantino’s demands of the job. There was a “Les Miserables” also won three “Inglorious Basterds.” ton of singing and dancing during Academy Awards, while “Django The 22-year-old Lawrence, who the three-and-half-hour broadcast Unchained” and “Skyfall” each got to show her lighter side in the — no surprise from the musically took two. oddball romance “Silver Linings minded creator of the animated Among the winners were the Playbook” following serious roles series “Family Guy” — includ- front-runners throughout this in “Winter’s Bone” and “The ing a poignant performance from Lawrence K. Ho/Los Angeles Times/MCT lengthy awards season: best actor Hunger Games,” gamely laughed Barbra Streisand of “The Way We Ben Affleck backstage at the 85th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles, California, Sunday. Daniel Day-Lewis for his deeply at herself as she tripped on the Were,” written by the late Marvin immersed portrayal of Abraham stairs en route to the stage in Hamlisch, during the memo- also tried to keep the humor George Clooney, Chris Brown and Lincoln in Steven Spielberg’s her poufy, pale pink Dior Haute rial montage. But MacFarlane edgy with shots at Mel Gibson, Rihanna. 2A - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 Local n Obituaries Road, LaGrange, Ga., The family will receive Lexington, KY, Shirley Clay III and his wife, December 10, 1953 to 30240. friends at the funeral Williamson, Newnan, Candy of LaGrange, the late Robert Veal and Condolences may be home this (Monday) Becky Ott (Jimmy) Matthew Allen Clay and Vera Holcomb Veal in expressed or memories evening from 6:00 until Carden, Hogansville, his wife, Mindy of Senoia; Franklin, Georgia. He shared at hunterallenmy- 8:00. Ellen (Sammy) Hubbard, sisters, Nancy Greene worked for the Miliken hand.com Condolences may be Hogansville, and Bobbie of Warner Robins, Beth Company in the mainte- Alva P. Bailey shared or expressed at (Jeffrey) Williams, Portal; Knowlton of Franklin; nance department. Mr. Alva P. Bailey, www.hunterallenmy- sister in-law, Evelyn brothers, Donald Coe, He loved his fam- 92, of LaGrange, passed hand.com Williamson; and numer- Ricky Coe and Sammy ily and leaves behind away on Friday, February ous nieces and neph- Coe, all of LaGrange; to cherish his memory, 22, 2013 at Hospice ews. She was preceded and grandchildren, Ryan his daughters, Christy LaGrange. in death by her brother, Clay, Courtney Clay, Hilyer and her husband Mr. Bailey was born in Amos Williamson. Elizabeth Clay, Austin Rodney of LaGrange and Funeral services will Troup County September Clay, Madison Clay, Angie Senter and her Jimmy ‘Rick’ Moncus be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, 19, 1920, son of the late Hunter Clay, and Jerred husband Michael also Mr. Jimmy “Rick” in the Chapel of Claude Alva Pearson Bailey Sr. Clay. of LaGrange; brothers, Moncus, 58, of LaGrange, A. McKibben and Sons and Carrie Cummings Funeral services will be Wayne Veal and his wife passed away Sunday, Funeral Home. Rev. at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a Kay of Opelika, Steve February 24, 2013, at Brandon Williams will Faith Baptist Church in veteran of the U.S. Army Veal of Panama City, Fl., West Georgia Health officiate, with interment LaGrange. Rev. Jimmy during World War II, he Center in LaGrange. in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Clay and Rev. Jeremy Eddie Veal of Hogansville was awarded two Purple Mr. Moncus was born The family will receive Royster will officiate and Ron Veal and his Hearts while serving in August 6, 1954 in Troup Ruby ‘Joyce’ friends at the funeral and interment will be wife Linda of Newnan; Africa, He was a mem- County, son of George Williamson Harlin home from 12 noon until in Cedar Rock Baptist sisters, Peggy Hughes ber of Pleasant Grove Moncus and Nellie Railey Ruby “Joyce” 2:00 p.m., Tuesday. Church Cemetery at of LaGrange, Barbara United Methodist Moncus of LaGrange. He Williamson Harlin, 63, Condolences may be Woodbury. Smith of LaGrange and Church, he had been a was employed at Moore’s of Chattanooga, TN, died expressed at www.mckib- The family will receive Angie Jones and her hus- dairy farmer for over Bail Bonding for the past Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at benfuneralhome.com friends from 6 until 8 band Brad of Anniston, thirty years, a volunteer eight years, he had been her residence. Monday night at Claude Al.; grandchildren, Justin for the Rosemont Rescue a plumber and co-owner Mrs. Harlin was A. McKibben and Sons Jones, Reagan Jones, and Fire Department, of Moncus Plumbing for born Feb. 26, 1949, in Funeral Home. Stephen Hilyer, Abby had been a member of over 25 years, and also Hogansville, to the late Condolences may be Smith and Anabella Dairy Herd Improvement owned and operated the Jack and Annie Mae expressed at www.mck- Senter; numerous nieces, Association. Stateline Fire Protection Turner Williamson. ibbenfuneralhome.com nephews and friends. He is survived by his Company. She graduated from Funeral services will loving wife of 64 years, Survivors in addi- Columbus College with be held on Tuesday, Mrs. Clentis Bailey of tion to his parents, an Associate’s Degree February 26, at 2:00 pm LaGrange, niece, Teresa include his wife, Sharon as a Para-Legal and at the Higgins LaGrange Trapnell of Cocoa Beach, Moncus of LaGrange; a was employed as an Chapel Funeral Home Fl., and a niece-in-law, son, Brandon Moncus Administrative Assistant with Bro. Greg Oleson Janis Lifsey of West of LaGrange, a son with the River City and Rev. David Cross offi- Union, SC, several great and daughter-in-law, Group/Judgement Index. ciating. Interment will nieces and nephews, and Jonathan and Christina She was a member of Evelyn C. Clay follow the service at the a host of good neigh- Moncus of Five Points, East Brainerd Church Mrs. Evelyn Coe bors and friends. He was Franklin City Cemetery. Al., a daughter, Callie of Christ, Scenic City Clay, 57, of the Louise Family will receive preceded by a daughter, Women’s Network and Community, died Moncus of Syracuse, NY. friends on Monday eve- Loretta Lynn Bailey, sis- sisters, Jeanette Moore of EWI of Chattanooga. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, ning from 6-8 pm at the ter, Carolyn Lifsey and a Hogansville, and Brenda Survivors include her at St. Francis Hospital in funeral home. Online nephew, Gene Lifsey. Moncus of LaGrange, loving husband, Sam Columbus. Funeral services will grandsons, Gavin and Hugh Harlin; children, Mrs. Clay was born condolences may be sent be held at Pleasant Charley Moncus. He was Timothy R. (Stephanie) May 27, 1955, in to the family at www.hig- Grove United Methodist preceded in death by Owings, Gurley, AL Porterdale, daughter of ginslagrangechapel.com. Church at 2:00 PM on grandparents, Jack and and Jeffrey S. (Lori) the late Willie James The family will also Monday, with Rev. Barbara Moncus and L. Owings, Wetumpka, AL; Coe and Mary Elizabeth be available at the home Gary Whatley officiat- C. and Eunice Railey, step-children, Gregg Fuller Coe. She had of Peggy Hughes, 116 ing. Graveside services and a brother-in-law, (Deborah) Harlin, lived in Troup County Clearview Dr., LaGrange. with Military Honors Bobby Moore. Lawrenceville, Dana H. for the past 25 years, Flowers will be accepted will follow at Meadoway Funeral services will (Tom) Burleson, Auburn was a member of Faith or donations may be Gardens. be at 2:00 Tuesday at the and Stuart A. (Paige) Baptist Church, and was Richard F. Veal made to the Hospice Flowers will be accept- Hunter-Allen-Myhand Harlin, Chattanooga; employed as a personal Mr. Richard F. Veal, LaGrange, 1510 Vernon ed or donations may be Chapel with Rev. Doug ten grandchildren; one nursing assistant. of LaGrange, died on Road, LaGrange, 30240. made in Mr. Bailey’s Bingham officiating. great-grandchild; sis- Survivors include her February 24, 2013 at the Higgins LaGrange memory, to Hospice Interment will be at ters, Martha Hale, husband, Paul Clay of Hospice LaGrange. Chapel Funeral Home, LaGrange, 1510 Vernon Shadowlawn Cemetery. Hogansville, Willie Todd, Louise; sons, Bobby Paul Mr. Veal was born on 706-884-7117. n Public Safety Woman strikes pedestrian, crashes car A woman who struck a ing a left onto Hamilton were deployed, and no one Polk Street to tell what hap- Local weather pedestrian and later crashed Road. was inside the vehicle, the pened. As she was turning Monday Friday Saturday into a utility pole was arrest- The passenger in the report said. into the residence on Polk ed on multiple charges Friday Honda arrived at the scene Officers set up a perim- Street, the car slid and struck night. and told police he was rid- eter and located Johnson in the utility pole. She said she A police report said that ing with his cousin Brittany the wood line between Polk fled from the car because she on Friday at about 8:15 p.m. Johnson, 25, of Lanett, Ala. Street and Baldwin Street. did not want to get into any police responded to the 100 and said that he could barely She had sustained minor trouble. block of Jarboe Street in ref- see a figure in the roadway, injuries to her face and foot. Johnson was arrested and erence to a hit and run with and told Johnson to swerve Once she was detained, she transported to the Troup an injured pedestrian. The to miss the figure but the told officers that she had been County Sheriff’s Office on distraught victim told officers vehicle had already struck the traveling on Jarboe Street charges of hit and run, failure that she had stepped off the subject. He stated that he with her cousin, and he told to report accident with inju- curb in front of her house saw the subject get up and her to swerve to avoid hitting ry, driving on a suspended High 52 High 64 High 57 and was struck by a vehicle. fall back down as Johnson a subject in the roadway but license, striking a fixture and Low 48 Low 37 Low 37 The victim’s mother, who did drove away. He stated that he it was too late. She told police obstruction. 90 percent 100 percent 10 percent not witness the accident, told told Johnson to stop, but she she stopped but her cousin The victim complained of chance of rain chance of rain police she had heard the com- continued driving and she told her that he was on work foot pain and not being able chance of rain motion outside and found her dropped him off at Wesley release and to keep going so to see and was transported daughter lying next to the Way. He continued to plead he they would not get into to the West Georgia Medical Rainfall Extremes road. Neighbors told police with Johnson to go check on any trouble. She stated that Center. In downtown LaGrange Yesterday at LaGrange- that they had heard screech- the pedestrian, but Johnson she stopped and asked the Damages Weekend 2.7 Callaway Airport ing tires and observed a black sped out of the parking lot. female if she was OK and n An employee of High 68 Honda swerving to miss a About 30 minutes later, the female had responded yes Starbucks on LaFayette Month 10.3 female in the roadway. They officers found the black so she left the scene. She Parkway said that someone Low 32 said the vehicle struck the Honda and it had crashed dropped her cousin off at stole, removed and damaged Year to date 14.5 female and continued south into a utility pole on Polk Wesley Way and was headed a drive-thru sign, causing less on Jarboe Street before tak- Street. The two front airbags to another cousin’s house on than $500 in damage. West Point Lake Levels Midnight Symposium 631.08; +3.04 since Friday From page 1A “Make a commitment to Bank and Rotary could be als from such varied back- District 6900 Governor Circulation Customer Service foster peace in your commu- peace partners, Larry Kemp, grounds. Margie Kersey and Past Call us: 706-884-7311 Ext. 210, or nity and in the service proj- a former member of a British “Events like these are District 6930 Governor Betsy ects that your club take on,” Royal Air Force Fighter good because they give you a Owen. use our website 24 hours a day: Matthews said. Squadron and Peter C. chance to meet and talk with www.lagrangenews.com Guest speakers for the White, founder and president people who you wouldn’t nor- event included individuals of the Southern Center for mally have an opportunity • To subscribe from different parts of the International Studies. The to be with,” Howard said. “I Introducing world and from different speakers also took part in especially enjoyed seeing all • To report a missed paper areas of expertise. small group discussions that of the paper cranes that were Faye • To make a payment Dr. Abidemi Fasanmi, a gave Rotarians an opportu- used for the table decorations Yates • To request a vacation stop Hubert Humphrey Fellow at nity to ask further questions and having our own Troup • To report a delivery problem the Rollins School of Public of them. High School Interact Club Health at Emory University, LaGrange Rotarian Kathy being recognized for their Call today for a free • To inquire about your bill explained that peace in Howard thought that the part in making them, that needs analysis, and receive Nigeria is an expanded defi- day was organized well and was very nice.” your introduction to Paper Delivery: nition of freedom. enjoyed having the opportu- The all-day symposium top-quality service. Monday – Friday by 5:00 p.m., “Freedom from pov- nity to hear from individu- was was co-chaired by Past Weekend: Saturday by 7:00 a.m. erty, freedom in education, Faye Yates in women and child health FIELD REP Regular offi ce hours: rights, freedom is good shel- Name,Phone: Designation 706-884-5107 Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF Title ter, clean water, food secu- WEST POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY [email protected] rity, and gender equality,” City, State Zip Please call all home delivery complaints West Point Development Authority will hold a 000-000-0000 Fasanmi said. “Freedom is and concerns with our Customer Service also respect for all persons, Strategic Planning Meeting on Th ursday, March 14, of all religions, races, gender 2013 at the West Point Development Authority offi ce, Representative at 706-884-7311 Ext. 210. We will and status.” 707 3rd Avenue, West Point, Georgia from 10:00 a.m. dispatch information to your carrier daily, during Other speakers included to 12:00 p.m. Th e regular monthly scheduled service hours. Our offi ce in LaGrange is closed on Jay Hakes, whose presenta- meeting will be held at 12:00 p.m. tion was entitled, “Energy weekends, and calls may not be answered until Sources and Peace,” New Monday. To resolve continual service problems,

WEST POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CD0086WOW 11/08 575644 Zealand native Peter Kyle, By: Craig Berlin, Chairman contact Alissa Melvin at 706-884-7311 Ext. 209. who spoke on how the World Community Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 - 3A Classic verbal abuser: Stirs when shaken Dear Annie: My husband criticizes discuss his behavior because he doesn’t any other woman my age. I like my hair discover that TV stations were already me all the time. He also says the nasti- want to take responsibility for it. You short because it takes me three minutes broadcasting programs with wonderful est, most hurtful things when we argue. have told him his words are hurtful, but to style, which means I can sleep lon- audio. All we needed to do was read the I have been called a slut and a trou- it makes no difference. ger. My hair is also rather thin, owner’s manual for our TV and make blemaker and threatened about almost His abuse is not your fault, so a longer style looks straggly. the necessary adjustments to the audio everything. I don’t believe he feels bad but it is important that you The length of my hair has settings. In our case, we also were able about the way he treats me, and even make it clear it is unacceptable. nothing to do with my sexual ori- to attach external speakers using an when I tell him how painful it is, he Otherwise, he will continue to entation. I hope people will see continues to do it. belittle you, and in some cases, this and think twice. — Short, amplifier, which gave us even clearer We all have made mistakes in our the behavior can escalate to Sassy and Straight and richer sound. past, but he paints himself as the physical abuse. Dear Short: With so many Not only is the dialogue easier to most innocent and pure person alive. Please lean on your family and female celebrities wearing short, understand, but the hearing-impaired Because of all of this, I find it hard to friends for support, letting them Annie’s spiky hairstyles these days, we member of our household no longer be intimate with him. know what is going on. We also Mailbox are amazed that anyone would has to wear special headphones to hear My husband tells me he says these strongly urge you to get coun- make such assumptions. Ask a the TV. And what’s even more unbe- things because I am provoking him. seling on your own in order to few friends why your appearance lievable, the music in the commercials Counseling is out of the question, as decide whether you can set boundaries gives others this impression. Or, if it sounds so good, we no longer feel an he would never admit there is a prob- that he will follow, or whether you must bothers you, consider different makeup urgent need to push the “mute” button. lem with the way he treats me. Would leave for your own safety and sanity. to feminize your face, although you do — Eureka, Calif. someone behave like this if he doesn’t Dear Annie: I am a 25-year-old not need to justify your look to anyone. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy mean it? — N.N. woman with very short, spiky hair. I If you like it, that’s all that matters. Dear N.N.: Your husband is a classic wear girly clothes, yet time and time Dear Annie: Please tell “Frustrated Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edi- verbal abuser. Constant criticism and again, people think I am gay. It drives Viewer in Canada” and other readers tors of the Ann Landers column. Please calling you names is a way to control me absolutely crazy. I have seen my that almost all newer flat-screen televi- email your questions to anniesmail- and manipulate you. hairstyle on other women, and it would sions can be set to meet their audio [email protected], or write to: Annie’s He also threatens you so you will be never occur to me to think they are gay. needs. Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 afraid of angering him. He refuses to I admire guys when they walk by like My family recently was surprised to 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Good for you

On Feb. 2, Callaway Middle School students participated in the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl at The University of West Georgia. They tied for seventh place in the overall competition. They are, from left, sitting, Dakota Cabe, Dylan Cabe, Lela Manis and Chassidy Box; standing, Zykera McCamey, Daysha Bledsoe, Jiyun Kim, Wyatt Wood, Lexi Bryan and Matthew Shim. Sponsor Deborah Talley not pictured. • • • ‘Good for you’ recognizes individuals and groups for good deeds or personal achievement. To submit a photo- graph, send it to ‘Good for you,’ LaGrange Daily News, P.O. Box 929, LaGrange, GA 30241 or to Matthew Strother at [email protected], or bring it to our office at 105 Ashton St. Here are a few guidelines: • Typed or printed submissions are requested. • Give details of what the recognition is for. • Include full names and identification of everyone in the photo. • Also include a name and daytime telephone number. • Do not use tape or staples, or write on the back of the photo. • Photos may be retrieved at our office after they run. • E-mailed photos must be in JPEG format and sent as attachments. • Photos run on a space-available basis. n In Our Community

Events Percussion Ensemble County Works, staffing Church at 2380 Roanoke Tuesday classes at 7 p.m. Today present a concert at agencies, businesses and Road. 706-882-6327 Eagle’s Nest Cathedral, Thursday Free, confidential 7:30 p.m. in Callaway industries. For February, The LaGrange Shufflers 1306 E. 10th St. in West Celebrate Recovery, HIV testing is available Auditorium. Several the featured local employ- meet at the Active Life Point, hosts Bible study a faith-based recovery starting at 4 p.m. at instruments, including a er is Kimberly Clark center at 140 Ragland St. at 10:30 a.m. program, meets at 6 Pathways at 122 Gordon five-octave marimba, will and featured agency is for regular square dance Wednesday p.m. with a fellowship Commercial Drive. Must be dedicated in memory Manpower, with program from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Springfield Baptist meal and worship at be at least 18. 706-845- of Eleanor and Austin focusing on soft skills. 706-812-8840 Church, 400 Poplar St. the welcome center of 4054 Cook Jr. Their sons, Beginner ballroom Wednesday in Hogansville hosts its First Baptist Church on Certified Literate Austin Cook III and Dan dance lessons for all ages A bereavement support monthly Feed My Ship Church Street. 706-884- Community Program Cook, provided funding are given from 7:30 to group meets 11 a.m. at free lunch event at noon. 5631 hosts its annual spelling for the new purchases. A 8:30 p.m. at the Active Hospice LaGrange. The menu includes baked Immanuel Ministries bee at 7 p.m. at Callaway reception will follow in Life center on Ragland The Lunch Bunch and garlic chicken, lima and Worship Center at 75 Conference Center at the the lobby. Street. 706-884-5857 Al-Anon meet at noon beans, squash, cornbread Patillo Road holds Bible West Georgia Technical Wednesday Friday at Self Help Harbor, 909 muffins and cake. Free study at 6:30 p.m. College campus on Fort The Salvation Army, The Active Life senior Stonewall St. home deliveries are avail- True Life Christian Drive. 806 Murphy Ave., pro- center at 140 Ragland St. Thursday able by calling 706-637- Ministries, 500 S. Lee Tuesday vides emergency food offers oil painting classes Rehearsals for the 4292 to place your order. St., hosts Bible study at Advanced Tai Chi for assistance 9 a.m. to at noon for all adults 55 LaGrange Civic Chorale Grief Share, a support 7:30 p.m. for adults and Health class is 11:45 a.m. noon and 12:30 to 3 p.m. and older. 706-883-1681 are from 6:30 to 8:30 group for people griev- youth. at The Active Life, 140 Picture ID and Social A senior dance is at 7 p.m. in the Troup High ing the loss of someone Thursday–March 2 Ragland St. Tai chi is a Security card are needed. p.m. at the old Franklin School chorus room. cho- close, meets at 6 p.m. at Pillars of Fire Prophetic slow-moving martial art Preschool story time Elementary School [email protected], Cedarcrest Community Conference hosted by 706-882-2734 Church, 2380 Roanoke improving balance, coor- at LaGrange Memorial gym with a live band. apostle LaWanda Peters LaGrange Serenity Road. 706-882-6327. dination and relaxation. Library is at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $4. is 7 p.m. at Ashley’s Groups and Al-Anon meet Trinity SDA Church Call The Active Life at and includes stories, fin- Meetings Diner/Rec Hall, 206 at 7 p.m. at Self Help Prayer and Bible Study 706-883-1681 to register. gerplays, songs and a Today Union St. 229-255-0378 The Interfaith Food craft time. 706-882-7784 A Girl Scout leader Harbor, 909 Stonewall St. Center at 710 Jenkins St. Friday holds community prayer Friday Closet at 416 Pierce St. Thursday meeting is at 6:30 p.m. True Life Christian Story Hour featur- at St. Peter’s Catholic The Lunch Bunch and Bible study at 7 p.m. in LaGrange is open from Ministries, 500 S. Lee ing stories, fingerplays, Church on Lafayette Alateen Family Group Pastor Walter Gordon, 1 to 2:45 p.m. to help St., hosts movie night songs and rhymes for Parkway. 706-957-0948 meets at noon at Self Help 706-812-0760 people in need of food. from 7 to 9 p.m. Sylvia 706-882-9291 preschoolers and their Boy Scout Troop 10 Harbor, 909 Stonewall St. Hogansville Church of Cameron, 706-402-6670 LaGrange Art Museum escorts is at 10:30 a.m. at meets at 7 p.m. in the Churches Christ, 4885 Mountville Listings for ‘In our hosts plein air art class- Hawkes Library in West Troup County Sportsman Today Road, holds a study on community’ are presented es by Jill Philips on Point. Building on Roanoke Ugandan Thunder, a the book of Revelation for events happening in Tuesdays from 1 to 4 Tai Chi for Health for Road. choir of 22 children from at 7 p.m. with speaker J. p.m. through March 19. beginners is noon at the Tuesday the Royal School and Robert Brooks. 706-637- the next five-day period, Cost for classes is $225 Active Life, 140 Ragland Salvation Army Home Orphanage in Uganda, 6476 space permitting. To sub- for members, $235 for St. Tai chi is a slow-mov- League meets at noon at East Africa, perform at Eagle’s Nest Cathedral, mit an item, email it to non-members, $213.75 ing martial art improv- 806 Murphy Ave. 7 p.m. at Dunson Baptist 1306 E. 10th St. in West mstrother@lagrange- for senior members and ing balance, coordination The LaGrange chapter Church. Music is spon- Point, hosts Bible study news.com, fax it to 706- $223.25 for senior non- and relaxation. Call Holly of the United Daughters sored by Pennies for at 7 p.m. 884-8712 or drop it by members. 706-882-3267 at 706-883-1681 to reg- of the Confederacy meets Posho, a nonprofit chris- St. Paul CME Church, our office at 105 Ashton Beginner Tai Chi for ister. at 3 p.m. at Bellevue at tian ministry that pro- 250 Lower Glass Bridge St. For more informa- Health class is 2 p.m. The Interfaith Food 204 Ben Hill St. vides food, clothing, shel- Road, hosts Bible study tion, call 706-884-7311, at The Active Life, 140 Closet at 416 Pierce St. LaGrange City Council ter and clean drinking at 7 p.m. Ext. 229. A weeklong list- Ragland St. Tai chi is a in LaGrange is open from meets at 5:30 p.m. in the water to 10 orphanages Callaway Baptist ing appears in the week- slow-moving martial art 1 to 2:45 p.m. to help council chamber/court- in Uganda. 706-884-7814 Church hosts service and end edition. improving balance, coor- people in need of food. room at 208 Ridley Ave. dination and relaxation. 706-882-9291 LaGrange Serenity Call The Active Life at New Community Groups and Al-Anon meet 706-883-1681 to regis- Church hosts Career at 6 p.m. at Self Help ter for the class or Lynn Connect, a free job search Harbor, 909 Stonewall St. Norris at 706-596-0155 assistance and network- Grief Share, a support for more information. ing event, at 5:30 p.m. group for people griev- Children of all ages are with representatives from ing the loss of someone invited to attend Black the Department of Labor close, meets at 7 p.m. at Heritage Story Night at Career Center, Troup Cedarcrest Community 6:30 p.m. at LaGrange Memorial Library. There will be several special guest readers. DUI DUI Refreshments will be CONVICTION CONVICTION NAME: NAME: served. Jimmie Lewis Harris Corey Darnell Stevens LaGrange Memorial ADDRESS: 20 Saint Marks Rd., Hogansville, GA 30230 ADDRESS: Meriwether St. Apt#81, Grantville, GA 30220 Library hosts Pajama DATE OF OFFENSE: 1/29/12 DATE OF OFFENSE: 12/15/12 CONVICTED: Hogansville Municipal Court CONVICTED: Hogansville Municipal Court on Night for children of on 9/12/12 of DUI (2nd) 2/12/13 of DUI (2nd), lighting requirements, PLACE : East Main/East Boyd, Hogansville, GA 30230 fail to maintain lane, reckless driving all ages at 6:30 p.m. DISPOSITION: PLACE : HWY 29/Mobley Bridge Rd. 12 mos. 72 hrs. of said sentence in confi nement, balance to be DISPOSITION: 24 mos., allowed to serve sentence Attendees will hear tales served on probation with following conditions: DL suspended, on probation with the following terms and must attend/complete DUI School w/in 120 days, ASAM Clinical conditions: 30 days on electronic monitoing device, followed by milk and Eval w/in 120 days and begin treatment, if any, w/in 150 days, DL suspended, DUI School w/in 120 days and surrender car tag(s) by 9/19/12, pay $25 publication fee, 320 hrs. treatment, if any, w/in180 days, $25 publication cookies. comm. service (must perform a min. of 1 day of comm. service per fee, 30 days comm. service, fi nes and fees week beginning 9/17/12.) No Early Termination. $1,602.00, min 12 mos. Probation. 591358 The LaGrange College 591367 4A - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 State White House forecasts budget cuts for Georgia ATLANTA (AP) — The White House work-study jobs to help pay for college. predicts that automatic budget cuts n Head Start: Services would be scheduled to take place Friday would eliminated for about 1,700 children. affect Georgians of all ages, with the n Environment: Georgia would lose biggest impact on the military. $3.5 million to ensure clean water and The White House compiled the num- air and nearly $1 million in grants for bers from federal agencies and its own fish and wildlife protection. budget office. The numbers reflect the n Military: About 37,000 civilians impact of the cuts this year. Unless working for the military would be fur- Congress acts by Friday, $85 billion in loughed and lose $190 million in pay. cuts are set to take effect from March- Funding for Army and Air Force opera- September. tions would be cut $238 million. As to whether states could move n Jobs: About 33,160 fewer people money around to cover shortfalls, the would get assistance in finding jobs due White House said that depends on state to the loss of $873,000. budget structures and the specific pro- n Child Care: Up to 1,100 children grams. The White House did not have would lose access to child care. a list of which states or programs might n Vaccines: About 4,180 fewer chil- have flexibility. dren would get vaccinations for mea- The projections: sles, mumps and other illnesses due to n Teachers and schools: Georgia a funding cut of $286,000. would lose about $28.6 million in fund- n Public health: About 2,400 fewer ing for primary and secondary schools. people would be admitted to substance About 390 teacher and aide jobs would abuse programs and 14,300 fewer HIV be at risk. tests would be performed due to a $4 n Work-study jobs: About 2,490 fewer million cut in public health funding. low-income students would receive n Seniors: Funding for meals for financial aid and 890 fewer would get seniors would be cut about $1.3 million. Heavy rain expected by Monday night, will continue through Tuesday Mike Morris inches of February rain recorded The Atlanta Journal-Constitution through Sunday has already eclipsed the record for the month of 9.41 inches, set Monday began dry, but a large area in 1961, and that city’s all-time record of showers and storms moving toward for rainfall in any month of 13.62 inches, Savannah Morning News North Georgia from the southwest was set in December, 2009, is in danger of The Talmadge Bridge is shown on March 4, 1990, while under construction beside the old bridge. expected to dump heavy rain across falling. metro Atlanta beginning late in the day Atlanta’s rainfall total for the month and continuing overnight into Tuesday. of 4.90 inches is well below the February A flood watch has been posted for all record of 15.82 inches set in 1883. but the far northern suburbs of metro Channel 2 Action News meteorolo- Atlanta. Savannah’s iconic bridge gist Karen Minton said the bulk of The watch was issued for areas of the the rain likely won’t move into metro state south of a line from Carrollton Atlanta until around 10 p.m. Monday, to Cumming to Homer, beginning at 7 a.m. Monday and continuing through but should continue throughout much Tuesday evening. of the day on Tuesday. Minton put the may lose Talmadge name The National Weather Service said chance of rain at 100 percent Monday rainfall totals of 1.5 inches or more are night and Tuesday. SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The iconic a fourth term in 1946, but died before possible across metro Atlanta, with 2.5 Sunny skies are forecast for Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge that taking office. to 3.5 inches possible south of a line Wednesday through Friday, with cooler spans the Savannah River and serves The nearly two-mile bridge stands from Columbus to Macon. temperatures expected by the end of the as a backdrop for many tourist photos 185 feet above the Savannah River. It That much rainfall would make this week, Minton said. could soon have a new name. was completed in 1991 at a cost of $71 month the wettest February on record Highs will be in the low 50s Monday, Support to remove the name of the million. Debate over its name has been in Macon. So far this month, Macon upper 50s Tuesday, mid-50s Wednesday former Georgia governor is coming from going on since the opening, with some has recorded 10.81 inches of rain; the and in the upper 40s Thursday and city hall and from the Chatham County in Savannah believing political forces February record is 12.04 inches, accord- Friday. Overnight lows will start the delegation in the General Assembly. elsewhere got Talmadge’s name put on ing to the Weather Service. week in the mid-40s, but cool to the Republican Rep. Ron Stephens of the bridge. Even back then, some in the To the west in Columbus, the 10.50 mid-30s by Friday. Savannah said there is pretty much coastal city wanted to call it “the Great a consensus among legislators to Savannah Bridge.” change the name to Savannah Bridge “What I’ve been telling people on this or Savannah River Bridge. He said the issue is that I’m ABT — Anybody But delegation expects to prepare legislation Talmadge,” said Stan Deaton, senior his- Judge to Ga. governor: soon to change the name. torian at the Georgia Historical Society. Savannah Mayor Edna Jackson told Deaton has suggested Georgia found- the Savannah Morning News that she er James Edward Oglethorpe. “There favors getting Talmadge’s name off the are plenty of other people who speak to bridge, which she always calls “the new Georgia’s past better than he does, who Hold off on school board bridge.” represent all of us better,” he said. ATLANTA (AP) — A shall not be permitted the state’s third largest “I’ve never referred to it as the Democratic Rep. J. Craig Gordon of federal judge is temporar- to take office at this public school system, is Talmadge Bridge because that’s an Savannah said everybody in the legisla- ily preventing Georgia’s time,” Story’s order said. at risk of losing accredi- insult to the African-American commu- tive delegation agrees the bridge’s name governor from replacing “Similarly, if Governor tation by the Southern nity. I came up through the civil rights should be changed. The challenge, he DeKalb County school Deal decides to remove Association of Colleges era, and I know how we were referred to said, is preparing a bill that can pass in board members who any current member of and Schools. by Talmadge.” the short time remaining in the current were recommended for the board, that member The association has put Talmadge, a supporter of segregation, session. suspension by the state will remain in office, but DeKalb County on proba- served two two-year terms as governor “We’ve only got 18 days left, but I feel Board of Education. shall not be permitted tion because of a report from 1993 to 1937 and a third term by all of us working together, we can Gov. Nathan Deal had to act on behalf of the the association issued in from 1941 to 1943. He was elected to make it happen,” he told the newspaper. scheduled a news confer- board or take any other December about abusive ence for 11 a.m. Monday official action in his or behavior, nepotism and to announce whether he her capacity as board questionable financial would follow the recom- member.” decisions by board mem- BUNDLE & SAVE! mendation to suspend six The order was made bers. An ensuing shakeup of the nine board mem- public Sunday by WSB- left the board with a new ON DIGITAL SERVICES bers. WSB-TV reported TV. chairman and new super- that the order from U.S. The DeKalb system, intendent. FOR YOUR HOME District Judge Richard Story doesn’t restrain the governor from sus- Pre-Season Baseball pending board members, but it enjoins him from Sale 20% OFF implementing any deci- Gloves,• Bats sion pending a court hearing Friday. Pants,• Helmets The judge’s ruling was in response to a request Batting Gloves, from the DeKalb County school board. 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National Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 - 5A Rape of adopted Ohio kids an unusual case TROY, Ohio (AP) — The naming to protect the chil- arranged for two other men to lined with children’s bicycles. tive fathers sexually abused one-story, brick ranch-style dren’s identities, said in an rape one adopted son shocked The single man was a foster children in their care. Child home blends into the work- interview that he had been a his unsuspecting neighbors, parent for six other children abuse by adoptive fathers is ing-class neighborhood along foster parent, youth basketball investigators and children’s before he began adopting chil- much rarer than by biological Nutmeg Square in this western coach and substitute teacher services officials. dren in the past three years. fathers, or by other male rela- Ohio city, offering no signs for years without any prob- “It was just devastating to He adopted a brother and sis- tives and non-relatives, federal of the terrible secrets it once lems. He said he didn’t adopt hear about. It’s really sad for ter and an unrelated boy, and studies have indicated. concealed. the boys with bad intentions. the kids,” said April Long, was in the process of adopting “This isn’t a typical situa- Its former owner will return “I always wanted to protect a mother of three who was another boy, all ages 9 to 12, tion. It certainly isn’t typical of to court in Dayton on Tuesday kids,” he said during one of their next-door neighbor. She when authorities arrested him people seeking adoption,” said to be sentenced for guilty two interviews at the Miami and other neighbors say they a year ago Sunday following David Finkelhor, director of pleas to child rape and related County Jail. “Somewhere didn’t suspect anything; the an undercover sting that began the Crimes Against Children charges in a haunting case that along the line, things went children played outside, and when a detective looked into Research Center at the experts call unusual because wrong.” the man did neighborly things an online posting about “taboo University of New Hampshire. the perpetrator was an adop- In an era of stunning cases like pick up their mail or mow sex.” “Most abusers of this sort have tive father and the victims of sexual abuse of young boys their lawn when they were Ohio officials don’t believe an interest in a child during a were three boys in his care. by respected authority figures away. there has been a comparable certain period of their devel- The pleas have all but ensured — priests, Boy Scout leaders, “You think: ‘What could I case in the state in recent opment. They are looking for he will spend the rest of his life an assistant coach at a famed have done? Is there something years, and media reports over opportunities where they can in prison. college football program — we missed that we should have the past five years show only get access to the kids. They The 40-year-old man, whom the repeated rapes of boys by seen?’” Long said, gazing at a handful of reported cases don’t want to have custodial The Associated Press isn’t an adoptive father who also the home from her front porch nationally in which adop- responsibility.” 2nd blizzard bearing down on Plains region DODGE CITY, Kan. (AP) — closed airports and caused numer- A second major winter storm ous accidents. was bearing down on the central “It would have been nice if we’d Plains Sunday, forcing cancella- had a few days to recover, to do tions and sending public works some equipment rehab,” Joe Pajor, crews scrambling for salt and sand deputy director of public works in supplies less than a week after Wichita, Kan., told The Wichita another system dumped more Eagle. The city saw its second- than a foot of snow on parts of highest snowfall ever Thursday the region. with 14.2 inches. National Weather Service offi- Other totals from the Thursday cials in Kansas issued blizzard snowstorm included 18 inches warnings and watches through in the southern Kansas town of late Monday ahead of the strong Zenda, 17 inches in Hays, Kan., storm system that’s packing snow about 13 inches in northeast and high winds. The storm has Missouri and 12 inches of snow in been tracking across western parts of Kansas City. Texas toward Oklahoma, Kansas Steve Corfidi, meteorolo- and Missouri. gist with the National Weather “We’re expecting more wind Service’s Storm Prediction Center with this storm,” said Jeff Johnson, in Norman, Okla., said the storm meteorologist with the National also will affect southern states Weather Service in Dodge City, and could spawn tornadoes Kan. “Snow amounts are varying, Tuesday in Louisiana, Mississippi, but we could see upward of a foot Alabama, the Florida Panhandle across south-central Kansas with David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/MCT and Georgia. lesser amounts across west-central A pair of good Samaritans, who declined to be identified, helped push a car stuck in the snow outside the XPress Mart at “It definitely will be one of the and central Kansas.” 38th & Broadway in Kansas City, Missouri. more significant events of the sea- Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback son, the winter season, absolute- amended the state of emergency week’s storm,” said Brownback, He urged motorists to “stay containing food, water, blankets, ly,” Corfidi told The Associated declaration he signed last week to who held a briefing Sunday night off the road unless it’s absolutely road flares and shovels. Press. “Both in winter weather include the new storm. along with emergency officials in critical” but said drivers who must The region was hit by a mas- and severe weather potential, and “This storm has the potential his state to warn residents about travel should pack their charged sive storm last week that dumped rain, down in the southeast United to be more dangerous than last the weather. cellphones and emergency kits a foot of snow in some sections, States.” MONDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 25, 2013 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 ABC World Ent. 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His ene- tion hearing than even mies have accused him the battle over Supreme of being a liberal. His Court nominee Robert American Conservative Bork, who I had the Union lifetime rating pleasure of seeing speak is 83.7 conservative, at my alma mater. twice that of Maine The most disturb- liberal GOP Senators ing element of that Olympia Snowe and whole charade was Susan Collins, and when several members almost the same rating of the American Bar as Iowa Senator Charles Association (ABA) Grassley. rated Bork as “unquali- Republicans even fied” to be on the sought to claim that Supreme Court, even Hagel shouldn’t be though he served on the confirmed as Defense DC Court of Appeals, Secretary because he one of the highest judi- held anti-gay views. Weekly capitol update cial posts in America How Orwellian is that? outside the Supreme One of our most Court, to say nothing conservative political he Georgia addressing the process allow the Georgia tially be taken away of the rest of his distin- science majors, Chip General of transportation, stor- World Congress Center and this bill will ensure Assembly saw guished legal career. Dobbs, even interned age, and disposal. Each (GWCC) Authority the protection of falconry in the completion Clearly, some on the with Hagel, and had T of these bills has passed power to provide flexible our state. of the 22nd day of the ABA just didn’t like nothing but positive its respective committee benefits to its officers A significant piece 2013 legislative ses- Bork or his opinions, or things to say about him, and now is in the Rules and employers, as they of consumer protection sion, officially crossing they wouldn’t have lied and working for him. committee. I anticipate are no longer part of the legislation that passed through the mid-way about his qualifications. In my own internship having them up for a state employee benefits this week was House point of this legislative But that’s politics in experience, I worked vote before the program. This flex- Bill 234. It passed 167 season. On Friday, the Washington for you. for Wisconsin Democrat full House in a ibility and benefits to 2 and would require House passed a motion A similar injustice Senator Russ Feingold. few days. package would be a that notice be given to to insist on the changes is about to be done to Years ago, there was a HB 178, the recruitment tool to consumers prior to the made by the House another Republican. controversial vote on Georgia Pain attract world class automatic renewal of a to the Amended 2013 The Secretary of whether or not conser- Management talent for employ- service contract. The Budget (the “little” bud- Defense nominee, vative Missouri Senator Clinic Act, ment by the GWCC. notice would be given get). This annual ritual Chuck Hagel, has been John Ashcroft should passed the Park rangers are between 30-60 days ultimately begins the attacked for being be George W. Bush’s House 150 to 15. Randy Nix vital to monitoring prior to the renewal of process of setting up a “unqualified.” It’s just Attorney General. This Act would Contributing and preserving the the contract, giving the Conference Committee the latest barrage Feingold noted that provide state Columnist beauty and health of consumer adequate time between the two cham- against him that has while he disagreed administrative our parks and wild- and notice to decide bers in order to work been ongoing before with Ashcroft on a control, over- life across Georgia. whether or not to con- through the differences he was even formally variety of issues, it was sight, and regulation of House Bill 126 passed tinue the agreement. and come to a final pain management clinics 167 to 2 and would cre- nominated. his job to determine The Georgia General agreement. The House Hagel would be one whether the nominee in Georgia. The intent of ate a misdemeanor or has also already started Assembly will continue of the few Defense was qualified for the this legislation is to pre- felony charge for any the committee hearings day twenty-three of the Secretaries to ever job. And Ashcroft was. vent and restrict those person obstructing or and budget process for 2013 Legislative Session serve on the front Ashcroft was narrowly pain management clinics hindering the official the upcoming Fiscal on Monday, February lines, which he did in confirmed, thanks to that are operating as duties of a park ranger. Year 2014 “big” budget. 25th. Please contact Vietnam. Saying he’s people like Feingold “pill mills.” House Bill 274 passed Legislative highlights me with your ideas and unqualified is a slap in who didn’t abuse their House Bill 209 passed unanimously and would this week are included opinions or if I can be the face of anyone who job to settle petty ideo- unanimously and is a allow the Georgia below. of service to you in any- served in our armed logical scores. clean-up bill regarding Department of Natural Two bills I have way. It is your input and forces. The fact that If you think we the requirements for Resources to regulate sponsored are moving what is allowable by a the sport of falconry common sense ideas that he’s a decorated vet- should have a decorated through the House com- pharmacy as a prescrip- in our state. It would develop into the best eran only adds insult to veteran, businessman, mittee process and I will tion pad. This measure also repeal the current legislation and potential- injury. It may shock you and conservative sena- describe these pieces of will permit the accep- code section relating to ly becomes the laws of to learn that the Texas tor as our leader of the legislation in detail in tance of either Georgia the practice of falconry, our State. If you would Senator launching these Pentagon, contact the coming weeks. One paper or the official replacing it with a new like to reach me, please attacks never served in Johnny Isakson and relates to uniform, state- security paper by the section requiring a valid call me at (404) 656- the military. Saxby Chambliss, and wide performance evalu- Centers for Medicare falconry permit in order 5087 or write to me at: Hagel was also a suc- let them know to stop ations for elementary and Medicaid Services for anyone to trap, take, State Rep. Randy Nix, cessful businessman, the filibuster and those and secondary educa- as approved prescription transport, or possess 18 Capitol Square, Suite before he got into poli- who attack Hagel as tors and administrators pads. raptors for falconry. 402 CLOB State Capitol, tics. Didn’t Republicans “unqualified.” insist that we need John A. Tures is an associate profes- and the other seeks to House Bill 246 passed Without this legislation, Atlanta, GA 30334 or more people with busi- sor of political science at LaGrange reduce the illegal dump- with only one dissent- the sport of falconry in e-mail me at randy.nix@ ness experience in College. ing of scrap tires by ing vote and would Georgia could poten- house.ga.gov. All condemn pending budget cuts Philip Elliott seemingly inevitable cuts, the product of Republican “We just need Republicans would harm the readiness health programs, meaning Associated Press they also criticized their stubbornness. in Washington to come of U.S. fighting forces. almost 4,200 fewer children counterparts for their roles Former Republican around,” Obama added. Transportation Secretary would receive vaccinations WASHINGTON — in introducing, implement- National Committee chair- “Because we need their help Ray LaHood said travelers against measles and whoop- The White House and ing and obstructing the $85 man Haley Barbour, aware to finish the job of reduc- could see delayed flights. ing cough. Republicans kept up the billion budget mechanism the political outcome may ing our deficit in a smart Education Secretary Arne White House officials unrelenting mudslinging that could affect everything be predicated on who is to way that doesn’t hurt our Duncan said 70,000 fewer said Nevada would face Sunday over who’s to blame from commercial flights to blame, half-jokingly said economy or our people.” children from low-income military furloughs totaling for roundly condemned bud- classrooms to meat inspec- Sunday, “Well, if it was a bad With Friday’s deadline families would have access $12.1 million in reduced get cuts set to take effect at tions. The GOP’s leading idea, it was the president’s nearing, few in the nation’s to Head Start programs. And pay, a $424,000 cut to pay week’s end, with the admin- line of criticism hinged on idea.” capital were optimistic that a furloughed meat inspectors for meals for seniors and istration detailing the poten- blaming President Barack Sen. Claire McCaskill, realistic alternative could be could leave plants idled. an almost $2 million reduc- tial fallout in each state and Obama’s aides for intro- D-Mo., said there was lit- found and all sought to cast In Virginia, for instance, tion for clean air and water governors worrying about ducing the budget trigger tle hope to dodge the cuts the political process itself as 90,000 Defense Department programs. the mess. in the first place, while the “unless the Republicans are the culprit. If Congress does civilian employees could be The White House com- But as leaders rushed administration’s allies were willing to compromise and not step in, a top-to-bottom furloughed, including nurses piled the state-by-state past each other to decry the determined to illustrate the do a balanced approach.” series of cuts will be spread at Army hospitals, said Sen. reports from federal agen- potentially devastating and consequences of the cuts as No so fast, Republicans across domestic and defense Tim Kaine, D-Va. He also cies and its own budget interjected. agencies in a way that would said ship-repair contractors office. The numbers reflect “I think the American fundamentally change how could lay off 300 of their 450 the impact of the cuts this people are tired of the blame government serves its peo- employees. year. Unless Congress acts game,” said Sen. Kelly ple. “There is no reason that by Friday, $85 billion in cuts Ayotte, R-N.H. Obama senior adviser Dan this has to happen. We just are set to take effect from Yet just a moment before, Pfeiffer told reporters the need to find a balanced March to September. she was blaming Obama GOP is “so focused on not approach,” Kaine said. As to whether states for putting the country on giving the president another White House officials also could move money around the brink of massive spend- win” that they will cost thou- pointed to Ohio as another to cover shortfalls, the White EDITORIAL BOARD ing cuts that were initially sands of jobs. To back up state that would be hit hard: House said that depends on John Clark, publisher, Ext. 239, designed to be so unaccept- their point, the White House $25.1 million in education state budget structures and [email protected] able that Congress would released state-by-state tallies spending and another $22 the specific programs. The ―――――――― strike a grand bargain to for how many dollars and million for students with dis- White House did not have avoid them. jobs the budget cuts would abilities. Some 2,500 chil- a list of which states or pro- Tim Epperson Obama nodded to the mean to each state. dren from low-income fami- grams might have flexibility. Editor squabble during his weekly “The Republicans are mak- lies would also be removed Republican leaders were [email protected] radio and Internet address. ing a policy choice that these from Head Start programs. not impressed by the reports Karen Brown “Unfortunately, it appears cuts are better than eliminat- Officials said their analy- for the 50 states and the that Republicans in Congress ing loopholes,” Pfeiffer said. sis showed Kentucky would District of Columbia. General Manager/Advertising Director, Ext. 238 have decided that instead of And, yes, those cuts will lose $93,000 in federal fund- “The White House needs [email protected] compromising — instead hurt. They would slash ing for a domestic abuse to spend less time explain- of asking anything of the from domestic and defense program, meaning 400 ing to the press how bad the Kevin Eckleberry wealthiest Americans — spending alike, leading to fewer victims being served sequester will be and more Sports Editor, Ext. 232 they would rather let these furloughs for hundreds of in Senate Minority Leader time actually working to cuts fall squarely on the thousands of government Mitch McConnell’s home stop it,” said Michael Steel, keckleberry@lagrangenews. com middle class,” Obama said workers and contractors. state. Georgia, meanwhile, a spokesman for House Saturday, in his last weekly Defense Secretary Leon would face a $286,000 Speaker John Boehner of address before the deadline. 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Ad goes here 8A - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 International Castro announces retirement in 5 years Peter Orsi yet to be codified into Cuban Associated Press law. If he keeps his word, Castro HAVANA (AP) — Raul will leave office no later than Castro announced Sunday that 2018. Cuban-American exiles he will step down as Cuba’s in the United States have wait- president in 2018 following a ed decades for the end of the final five-year term, for the first Castro era, although they will time putting a date on the end likely be dismayed if it ends on of the Castro era. He tapped the brothers’ terms. rising star Miguel Diaz-Canel Nevertheless, the promise as his top lieutenant and first of a change at the top could in the line of succession. have deep significance for The 81-year-old Castro also U.S.-Cuba ties. The wording of said he hopes to establish two- Washington’s 51-year economic term limits and age caps for embargo on the island specifies political offices including the that it cannot be lifted while a presidency — an astonishing Castro is in charge. prospect for a nation led by When Raul Castro hinted at Castro or his older brother his retirement plans on Friday, Fidel since their 1959 revolu- it earned a sharp response tion. from Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, The 52-year-old Diaz-Canel a Cuban-American Republican is now a heartbeat from the from Florida, who called it a presidency and has risen high- ploy. er than any other Cuban official “If dictator Raul Castro who didn’t directly participate states that he will retire in five in the heady days of the revolu- Marice Cohn Band/Miami Herald/MCT years, there will still be no real tion. Castro surrendered power temporarily to his brother, Raul, No. 2 in the chain of command, shown here in a 1991 file photo. change for the Cuban people “This will be my last term,” so long as the Castro brothers Castro said, his voice firm, had plans to resign at some founding generation of this undoubtedly be a complicat- remain in any form of leader- shortly after National Assembly point. revolution.” ed and difficult process, but ship position, even behind the elected him to a second term. It’s now clear that he was Castro said that Diaz-Canel’s something important happened scenes,” she said. “The U.S. In his 35-minute speech, serious when he promised that promotion “represents a defini- today.” should not change its policy of Castro hinted at other changes Sunday’s speech would have tive step in the configuration “I’m mesmerized,” added isolation of the Cuban regime.” to the constitution, some so fireworks, and would touch on of the future leadership of the Regla Blanco, 48. “You thought Fidel Castro is 86 and retired, dramatic that they will have his future in leadership. nation through the gradual and that with all these old men, it and has appeared increasing- to be ratified by the Cuban Cuba is at a moment of “his- orderly transfer of key roles to would never end. I am very sat- ly frail in recent months. He people in a referendum. Still, toric transcendence,” Castro new generations.” isfied with what Raul said. He made a surprise appearance at he scotched any idea that the told lawmakers in speaking “Our greatest satisfaction is is keeping his promise.” Sunday’s gathering, receiving a country would soon abandon of his decision to name Diaz- the tranquility and serene con- Since taking over from Fidel thunderous ovation from law- socialism, saying he had not Canel to the No. 2 job, replac- fidence we feel as we deliver in 2006, Castro has instituted makers. assumed the presidency in ing the 81-year-old Jose Ramon to the new generations the a slate of important economic Some analysts have speculat- order to destroy Cuba’s system. Machado Ventura, who fought responsibility to continue and social changes, expanding ed that the Castros would push “I was not chosen to be presi- with the Castros in the Sierra building socialism,” he added. private enterprise, legalizing a a younger member of their fam- dent to restore capitalism to Maestra. On the streets of Havana, real estate market and relaxing ily into a top job, but there was Cuba,” he said. “I was elected Castro praised Machado where people often express a hated travel restrictions. no hint of that Sunday. to defend, maintain and con- Ventura and another aging rev- jaded skepticism of all things Still, the country remains While few things are ever tinue to perfect socialism, not olutionary for offering to leave political, there was genuine ruled by the Communist Party clear in Cuba’s hermetically destroy it.” their positions so that younger excitement. and any opposition to it lacks sealed news environment, Castro fueled interest in leaders could move up. “This is the start of a new legal recognition. rumblings that Diaz-Canel, an Sunday’s legislative gathering Their selflessness is “a con- era,” said Roberto Delgado, Castro has mentioned term electrical engineer by training after mentioning on Friday his crete demonstration of their a 68-year-old retiree walk- limits before, but he has never and ex-minister of higher edu- possible retirement and sug- genuine revolutionary fiber ing down a street in the leafy said specifically when he would cation, might be in line for a gesting lightheartedly that he … That is the essence of the Miramar neighborhood. “It will step down, and the concept has senior post have grown. Pistorius reports to authorities JOHANNESBURG (AP) — to the necessary authorities of Feb. 14. Prosecutors say guns he owns and keep away the runner was in detention Oscar Pistorius reported to this morning,” Johnston told the pair had an argument from his upscale home in a that he wanted to put him South African authorities on The Associated Press. before Steenkamp was killed; gated community in Pretoria, back into training in the event Monday under bail terms in Pistorius, who was released Pistorius says he mistook her which is now a crime scene. that he was granted bail. the murder case against him, on bail Friday, is staying for an intruder and shot her He cannot leave the district Johnston, however, said she said a spokeswoman for the at the home of his uncle, accidentally. of Pretoria without his proba- knew of no immediate plans Olympic athlete. Arnold, in the affluent suburb Chief Magistrate Desmond tion officer’s permission and The double-amputee run- of Waterkloof in Pretoria. Nair had set bail at 1 mil- is not allowed to consume for him to return to the track. ner visited correctional offi- Pistorius is accused of mur- lion rand ($113,000). The drugs or alcohol, the magis- Pistorius’ next court cers in the capital, Pretoria, der in the shooting death 26-year-old track star was trate said. appearance is on June 4. said Lunice Johnston. of his girlfriend, Reeva also ordered to hand over Pistorius’ longtime coach, Pistorius faces life imprison- “Oscar did present himself Steenkamp, in the early hours his passports, turn in any Ampie Louw, had said when ment if convicted. Superintendent From page 1A grades that will be equivalent that Georgia had 80 percent infrastructure to schools in to what students and parents student participation, the top order to support more tech- are used to seeing. The 1-100 state was Illinois with an aver- nology is the first step. The scale will give schools a score age score of 1807, and had 5 state is working on a plan to that anybody can equate to percent student participation. increase the minimum band- the standard A, B, C or F All the top 10 states had 9 width of Internet access avail- grade. percent or less students tak- able to local school systems “It’s easy for people to ing the test. Barge said he to allow more students online understand,” Barge said. averaged the top 5 percent of access at the same time. He The new system also will Georgia students who took also pointed out there has include a new teacher evalu- the test, and they averaged been increased use of online ation system designed to over 2000. AP courses, allowing students measure the effectiveness of “That’s pretty strong,” he in smaller systems that can’t teachers on their students. He said. support AP classes in some said the system also can help He pointed out that subjects to take them online. identify areas that teachers Georgia’s advanced place- Another student asked may improve. ment – AP – scores increased about teachers’ pay and Barge said the NCLB act’s by seven points on average whether it leads to teacher weakness is that it was crafted from 2011 to 2012, despite apathy. Barge said that teach- a by multiple people, some a national average drop of 2 ers used to be offered bonus- with classroom teaching expe- points. He added that Georgia es collectively for increase rience and some without, and was the only state last year student achievement, but contained some ideas that to increase average scores on that was later changed and sounded good, but didn’t pan all nationally ranked indicator dropped to individual teach- out in practice. tests. ers, which he said encouraged He said NCLB also put so He said graduation rates unhealthy competition, and much emphasis on English are still too low, but that is later completely because of and math, that it began to not just an issue with schools, budget cuts. detract from science and but community and culture. One student asked how social studies, causing grades Barge said as a high school high school students should ga.myownjobmatch.com. in those subjects to drop. principal, he’d seen parents plan to pay for college with Students who failed or were come into his office and say cuts to state scholarships, like ga.myownjobmatch.com “on the bubble” in CRCT they didn’t graduate from Hope. Barge said even though scores in English and math school and ask to withdraw that was outside his purview, were being pulled from sci- their child, “and if they’re over his opinion was that Hope ence and social studies classes 16, we have to.” was too easy to get and that to work on English and math He said attacking the encouraged a certain lack of skills, then being passed to problem from a community achievement by students who higher levels in school with- perspective and changing could be content with a 3.0 out the proper knowledge in attitudes is the best way to GPA to get a full ride in col- science and social studies. encourage graduation. He lege. “We had to fix that,” he used an example of a small Barge described education said. school system where teachers as “the great equalizer,” where He said the NCLB focus on and administrators went to those that have the desire and standardized testing also cre- the parents to inform then drive to work hard enough to ated a generation of students talk about students’ grades achieve their goals in educa- that only know how to pass where, despite high poverty tion don’t have to come from a tests, not gain the practical and minority rates that usu- well-to-do background or have knowledge from class. ally indicate lower graduation, money. Barge said he never Barge said that many rank- it now has about 90 percent received any money from his ings of Georgia’s public edu- graduation. parents to get his higher edu- cation actually don’t paint a Barge took some ques- cation degrees, working to proper picture of the state’s tions from students during maintain scholarships to go Call us today at status. Although in 2011 the class. One asked about to college. LaGrange Daily News Georgia was ranked 48th in his thoughts on technology in Matthew Strother may be reached at 706-884-7311 the nation on average SAT schools. [email protected] or 706-884-7311, 527136 scores at 1445, he pointed out Barge said that getting the ext. 229 Today Baseball Harris County at Callaway, 5:30 p.m. Soccer Troup girls at Carrollton, 5:30 1B - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 p.m.

With DeMarcus Turnbough look- ing on in the fourth quarter, the LaGrange fans show their support as the Grangers make a run. LaGrange, after getting as close as six points in the final period, lost 74-62. Photos by Kevin Eckleberry | Daily News

Grangers can’t quite ground Eagles Late rally not enough for LaGrange Kevin Eckleberry a little better than us. But one game, we Sports Editor could have taken it. I liked our chances of winning tonight.” They were making their move. That feeling gained a lot of traction in As the fourth quarter began dur- the fourth quarter. ing Saturday’s state-tournament game The Grangers headed into the final between LaGrange High and Columbia, period trailing 53-39, but they out- the Grangers were staring at a 14-point scored the Eagles 12-4 to make it a six- deficit, and that was fairly daunting point game with 5:17 left to play. considering they were facing a team The Grangers were still down by 12 that hadn’t lost a state game since 2009. when Justyn Olson came up with a steal, Spurred on by a passionate home and he made a layup and then made a crowd, though, the Grangers needed free throw to complete a three-point less than three minutes to get within play, and the Grangers were within nine. six, and they had the ball with a chance Moments later, Demarcus Turnbough to get even closer. converted a three-point play of his own But the Eagles, showing the skill and after scoring and knocking down a free poise that has helped them win three throw, and Columbia’s lead was 57-51 LaGrange's Justyn Olson keeps an eye on Columbia's Tahj Shamsid-Deen during the first half of straight state titles and four of the past with more than five minutes remaining, Saturday's state-tournament game. five, weren’t phased. and the gym was rocking. With sensational senior point guard “That was unbelievable. We had a Tahj Shamsid-Deen leading the way, the great crowd,” Pauley said. Eagles shrugged off LaGrange’s fourth- With the decibel level continuing to quarter run to claim a 74-62 victory. rise, the Grangers got the ball back and Columbia advances to the Class had a chance to eat into the lead even AAAA quarterfinals, while a fantastic more, but they were unable to convert. season came to a close for the Grangers, The Eagles then went on a 7-0, capped who finished with a 22-7 record. by a steal and layup by Shamsid-Deen, LaGrange, which won the Region and the Grangers found themselves 5-AAAA championship, had won eight down by 13 with 2:30 remaining. straight games before succumbing to The lead was at least double digits the Columbia. rest of the way. “It was a great effort. It was a fantas- Olson finished with 13 points, with tic effort,” LaGrange head coach Mike nine of those points coming in the Pauley said. fourth period. It wasn’t quite enough, though, not Post player Joe Sanders added 13 against a team that has now won 17 con- points, with nine of his points coming secutive games in the state tournament. in the third quarter, and Kwame Brown The difference maker was Shamsid- had 13 points as well. Deen, who scored 30 points and did a The Grangers got off to a slow start. brilliant job running the Eagles’ offense. The Eagles were up 10-2 less than “I think if we play them 10 times, we four minutes into the game, and they led may win a couple,” Pauley said. “I think the best team may have won. They were See GRANGERS | 4B LaGrange's Kwame Brown looks for an opening to the basket during the first half Saturday night. Senior powers the Panthers Kevin Eckleberry Sports Editor

Behind a strong outing from senior Doug Scherer, the LaGrange College baseball team blanked homestanding North Carolina Wesleyan 3-0 during the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday. The Panthers were hoping to pull off the sweep, but North Carolina Wesleyan won the second game 7-0 to earn the split. The Panthers (3-7 overall) stand at 3-5 in the USA South heading into today’s series finale in Brittany Tatum and the LaGrange Lady Grangers wrapped up their season with a loss North Carolina. to Columbia in the second round of the state tournament on Friday. It was the final In the opener, Scherer was terrific. game for Tatum and the team's other seniors. He tossed seven scoreless innings, giving up six hits and two walks while striking out a career-high 10 batters. Tyler Brooks pitched the final two innings to Season ends for notch the save. The Panthers got the only run they’d need in the third inning. Brandon Espinosa led off with a double, moved to third on a sacrifice bunt by Jon Brock Lady Grangers and scored on a James Hall double. The Panthers added single runs in the sixth Kevin Eckleberry As the Lady Grangers prepared and seventh innings. Sports Editor for the rematch on Friday, head Brent Kinsey singled and scored on a Josh coach Jan Jones felt it was criti- Shivers double in the sixth, and Brock tripled A year ago, when the LaGrange cal for her team to avoid a similar and scored on a Cody Muren flyout in the sev- Lady Grangers ventured to start. enth. DeKalb County to face Columbia Unfortunately, it didn’t happen. Brock and Shiver finished with two hits apiece. in the opening round of the state The Lady Grangers found The Panthers had 10 hits in the second game, tournament, they got off to a slow themselves in an 18-6 hole after Doug Scherer threw seven shutout innings on Sunday including a three-hit performance by Kinsey, but start and were unable to recover to lead LaGrange College to a 3-0 road win over North on the way to a 78-52 loss. See LADY GRANGERS | 4B Carolina Wesleyan. See COLLEGE | 4B 2B - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 Sports Johnson holds on at Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. that nobody challenged over (AP) - A big first for Danica the final six laps. Patrick, but an even bigger Johnson and Keselowski second for Jimmie Johnson. went down to the wire last Patrick made history up season in their race for the front at the Daytona 500 Sprint Cup title, with Johnson Sunday, only to see Johnson faltering in the final two races make a late push ahead of her as Keselowski won his first and reclaim his spot at the top Cup championship. of his sport. Although it was a bit of an It was the second Daytona upset that stuck with Johnson 500 victory for Johnson, a five- into the offseason, it gave him time NASCAR champion who no extra motivation when he first won “The Great American found himself racing with Race” in 2006. Keselowski late Sunday for the “There is no other way to Daytona 500. start the season than to win “As far as racing with Brad the Daytona 500. I’m a very out there, you really lose sight lucky man to have won it of who is in what car,” Johnson twice,” said Johnson, who won said. “It’s just somebody in his 400th career start. “I’m between you and the trophy. It very honored to be on that could have been anybody.” trophy with all the greats that Once Johnson cleared have ever been in our sport.” Keselowski on the last restart It comes a year after Johnson he had a breakaway lead completed only one lap in the with Greg Biffle and Patrick race because of a wreck that behind him. But as the field also collected Patrick, and just closed in on the checkered three months after Johnson Jimmie Johnson celebrates after winning the Daytona 500. flag, Earnhardt finally made lost his bid for a sixth Sprint race. She ran inside the top second-tier Nationwide Series Motorsports teammate. his move, just too late and too Cup title to go two years with- 10 almost the entire race, kept race on the same track a day “Me personally, I was just far behind to get close enough out a championship after win- pace with the field and never earlier. Daytona International really waiting to get the news ning five straight. to the lead. panicked on the track. Speedway workers were up on how everybody was, how all Earnhardt wound up sec- Although he didn’t think he Her only mistakes were on until 2 a.m repairing the fence the fans were overnight, just needed to send a message to ond for the third time in the pit road, where she got beat on that was damaged in the acci- hoping that things were going last four years. But with all his competitors — “I don’t the race back to the track, and dent, and track officials offered to improve,” Earnhardt said, think we went anywhere; any- the crashes the Hendrick cars on the final lap, when she was Sunday morning to move any adding that he “wasn’t really have endured in restrictor- body in the garage area, they’re running third but got snook- fans who felt uneasy sitting ready to proceed until you had wise to all that,” Johnson said plate races — teammate Kasey ered by the veterans and faded too close to the track. some confirmation that things Kahne was in the first accident — the win showed the No. to eighth. That’s going to stick Several drivers said the acci- were looking more positive.” 48 team is tired of coming up Sunday — team owner Rick with Patrick for some time. dent and concern for the fans The race itself, the debut for short after all those years of Hendrick was just fine with “I would imagine pretty stuck with them overnight NASCAR’s new Gen-6 car, was dominance. the finish. “Definitely a great start for much anyone would be kicking and into Sunday morning, and quite similar to all the other “We have a hard time fin- the team. When we were sit- themselves about what they Johnson was quick to send his Cup races during Speedweeks ishing these races. Boy, to ting discussing things before coulda, shoulda have done to thoughts from Victory Lane. in that the cars seemed to line run 1-2, man, what a day,” the season started, we felt give themselves an opportu- “I just want to give a big up in a single-file parade along Hendrick said. Jeff Gordon, good about the 500,” Johnson nity to win,” she said. “I think shout-out to all the fans, and I the top groove of the track. who was a contender early, said, “but we’re really excited that’s what I was feeling today, also want to send my thoughts It made the 55th running of faded late to 20th. for everything after the 500. was uncertainty as to how I and prayers out to everybody the Daytona 500 relatively And Johnson considered I think it’s going to be a very was going to accomplish that.” that was injured in the grand- uneventful. himself lucky to be the one strong year for us.” There were several mul- stands,” Johnson said. When the race was on the holding the trophy at the end. 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Eleven weeks later, Badger” was considered a Heisman on making it in the NFL. us, and that’s the way it rific season for the Lady Mathieu and three of his ex-teammates Trophy front-runner. His height, he measured in at just was last year,” LaGrange Grangers, who finished were arrested at his Baton Rouge Instead, he wound up in a two- under 5-foot-9, and his troubled his- head coach Jan Jones 23-7 and won a state- apartment for marijuana possession. week drug treatment program run by tory that are raising red flags among said. “We knew coming tournament game against Now, after undergoing drug treat- former NBA player John Lucas and team decision-makers. A month ago, out of the gate we’d have Stephens County. ment and seeking counseling, Mathieu tried to rebuild his image even as it some analysts thought the laundry to stop their momentum, It was also the final is trying to restore his reputation and continued to take hits. list of problems might leave Mathieu and we just couldn’t do game for a handful of return to the game he loves. When police searched Mathieu’s undrafted in April. Now, his stock is that.” seniors who helped the “I know what it’s like not to have apartment in October, they found rising again and he’s in Indianapolis The Lady Grangers program enjoy tremen- football, I know what it’s like not to be a marijuana grinder, a digital scale like most of the other 300-plus draft didn’t let the game get dous success the past four the center of attention, I know what and 10 bags of high-grade marijuana, hopefuls — trying to assuage doubts away from them, though. seasons. it’s like to be humiliated and I’m not seven of which were in another ex- about themselves. The Eagles were up Among that group is going down that road again,” Mathieu LSU’s teammate’s book bag. It’s a tricky journey with a potential 30-16 at the half, and they guard Brittany Tatum, said Sunday at the NFL’s annual scout- “That’s when I decided to go to pitfall in every answer. led 38-24 through three who leaves as the pro- periods. gram’s all-time leading The Lady Grangers scorer. made a move and got The other seniors, all within eight within two of whom have been with minutes remaining, but the program for four Columbia pulled away years, are Steara Mitchell, from there for the win. KaBrenna Smith, Breanna In the end, Jones felt Grant, Danielle Dowell the difficult first quarter and Tajah Banks. College From page 1B they were unable to break game, Katie Covington through for a run. led the way with 21 Robby Williams got the points, while fellow start and gave up three senior Heather Miller runs in 5 1/3 innings, added 15 points. and Derek O’Kelley and It was also the final Henry Jacobs finished game for senior Kiah things off on the mound. Britton. BASKETBALL: The LACROSSE: The season came to a close Panthers fell to Meredith for the LaGrange College College 8-7 on Sunday in women’s team with a their home opener. Kevin Eckleberry | Daily News 92-54 loss to Maryville on Olivia Monroe led the LaGrange's Baron Smith looks for an opening to the basket during Saturday's game. Friday in the USA South way for the Panthers tournament. with three goals, Kelsey The Panthers closed Griffin added two goals, Grangers the season with a 15-11 and Ashley Davis and From page 1B record. Alexis Dillard each had In her final collegiate one goal. 19-9 after the first peri- mostly on even terms for much of the game. ball. That’s why we won od. in the third period, “We weren’t patient all of these games in a The Grangers got as with Columbia holding enough. 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