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The Pollards take third Editor weather tomorrow in ‘Amazing Race’ to retire High 59 From wire and staff reports In third were former NFL They didn’t take home the player Marcus Pollard and Low 40 $1 million first prize, but a his wife, Amani from Pine Mostly sunny local couple placed third in Mountain. Baker ends the “The Amazing During this last leg Race,” which took its of the round-the- career that final three teams on More world race, the cou- started in ’65 a frantic scramble ples were required By Sherri Brown through Atlanta dur- LaGrange to land a jetliner in a Staff writer Today’s artist: Brayan ing Sunday’s conclu- flight simulator, find Daily News Trying to decide if he Acosta, fifth grade, sion of the CBS com- “Gone With the plans to talk wanted to take the job as Hollis Hand petition show. Wind” author Mar- to the Pol- CBS Broadcasting Co. news editor at LaGrange Elementary School In the end, it was garet Mitchell’s lards about Daily News, Daniel Baker Ernie Halvorsen and home and plot their their experi- Amani and Marcus Pollard study a route marker as chose to spend a day his fiancee, Cindy 40,000-mile odyssey they compete on the CBS reality show ‘The Amazing observing State Chiang, both from ence. See on a giant world Race.’ The Pine Mountain couple spent about a month the staff. He Chicago, who Tuesday’s map erected high wanted to crossed the finish edition for above the parking away from home filming the show this summer. quietly look line at Atlanta’s his- their story. lot at Turner Field. Atlanta’s airport. Finally a driver volun- over the toric Swan House to win the But interviewed “Nobody wanted to take teered, “and we give him all shoulders of top prize. after the broadcast, the win- us,” Halvorsen said. “That the rest of our money as a r e p o r t e r s In second place were Cal- ners said their most unnerv- was the most stressful thing tip,” Halvorsen said. and editors ifornians Jeremy Cline and ing moment was the basic as we saw the other teams and see Sandy Draghi. task of getting a cab at departing.” RACE SEE , PAGE 2 how they Baker Members of the worked. He saw a lot Society of Royal more than he expected. Cumberland It was the morning of Youths ring the Injured Sept. 11, 2001. bells at the “There was a TV on in Church of the the corner, and we heard Good Shepherd teen that a plane had hit the in Augusta in a World Trade Center and special style of thought that was kind of English bell ring- strange. Then someone wants said a second plane hit ing. PAGE 4 the other tower, and we voice knew it wasn’t an acci- Nation dent,” Baker recalled. There wasn’t time to do more than use Associated back Press coverage for that By Sherri Brown day’s edition, but as soon Staff writer as the paper was sent to Christmas is going to be the press, staff members a quiet affair for Nancy met to plan the next day’s Beth Merna. She doesn’t coverage. have a long list of things “They got together to she wants under the tree. look at the local angle, to Her biggest request she bring this national event hopes she’ll get sometime home to LaGrange. I saw Who wants a job in January – in an operat- a spirit of cooperation in that keeps you ing room in Cincinnati. the newsroom which I on call 24/7, has- Nancy Beth Merna had not seen in any other n't allowed a wants her voice back. paper – some much big- vacation in more Six months ago Merna, ger than this one. Every- than eight years 17, was a loud teenager. A one pitched in,” he said. A few weeks later, he and makes you June car accident that left took his place as news responsible for her with a severe head editor and two years ago fostering small injury changed that. Merna was flown to became editor. On Dec. creatures who 31, he will retire after 10 can't tell you Atlanta Medical Center, where she stayed 18 days years at the paper. It will what they need? before going to rehabili- end a career in newspa- Lisa Stewart is tation at Children’s pers that started 46 years curator of Healthcare of Atlanta at ago. Appalachian Scottish Rite. When Baker first set Bear Rescue, “At first we had very lit- foot in a newsroom in where orphaned tle hope. I just sat in her 1965, it was the days of black bears get room every day. The first typewriters and tele- a shot at sur- days we were not allowed phones cradled on the vival. to talk to her, but later I shoulders of reporters. PAGE 5 just sat and talked to her,” “My first job was work- said her mother, Mary ing as a copy boy at the Opinion Nell Smith. Macon Telegraph. It was Once at Scottish Rite, the summer after my jun- ior year of high school. I Columnist John Merna had her eyes open, was in charge of keeping A. Tures asks if but was still considered to an eye on the Associated the Electoral be in a coma. Every day, Sherri Brown / Daily News her mother sat on the side Press teletype machines. College weak- Each story came in on ens voter of her bed, looked for Six months after a car accident caused a severe brain injury, Nancy Beth recognition in her eyes ticker tape. I’d have to turnout. Merna is learning to walk, talk and function again. Her mother, Mary Nell PAGE 6 and asked her daughter to retrieve the tape so it squeeze her hand. It was Smith, right, quit her job as a teacher at Hollis Hand Elementary School to could be run through a take over Merna’s care. about three months RETIRE INDEX before Merna responded SEE , PAGE 2 Business ...... 8 with a return squeeze. Calendar ...... 3 “It was great. It was like Classifieds..11-12 she was a little kid, we Comics ...... 7 made her squeeze every- Community ..... 3 one’s hand,” Smith said. Crossword ...... 7 The next day a therapist International .... 5 showed her a card with Local ...... 2 three dots on it and asked National ...... 5 Merna how many. She Obituaries ...... 2 held up three fingers. Opinion ...... 6 “It took her longer to Sports ...... 9-10 get to that point than we State ...... 4 expected, but then it real- TV Listings ...... 5 ly clicked,” Smith said. For home “Within days, she was delivery, call telling us she wanted to Steven Says (706) go home.” Only 13 Days ‘til 882-5624 She had a long road ahead, though, learning to Christmas Printed on 100% do just about everything recycled paper all over again – including AirVentures Vol 168 Issue 295 walking. Flight Instruction & Aircraft Rental 12 Pages In September, although 525 Aerotron Parkway not back to “normal,” LaGrange, GA 30240 Merna was able to go The hardest part for Merna is not being able to speak. She’s hoping a possi- home. It was short-lived. 706-812-0808 ble surgery in January will restore that ability, but in the meantime, she com- VOICE Hope Your Holiday SEE , PAGE 2 municates with friends through texting and Facebook. is Shiny & Bright! 471641 Local 2 - Monday,Dec. 12, 2011 LaGrange Daily News Vehicle damages phone pole I Obituaries A telephone pole on Kellogg Street I Public safety Good for you Information for obituaries is written was damaged after a vehicle struck it and provided by funeral homes and Sunday. family members of the deceased. Police said Forrest Patterson, 60, detector and DVD player from a 2006 whose address was unavailable, was Jeep Commando in the 100 block of Lakes-Dunson driving a Ford Windstar when it left the Lincoln Lane. Lakes- Robertson road and hit the pole, breaking it. I A thief stole a DVD player from a Dunson- Funeral Home 2005 Honda Odyssey in the 100 block Robertson 201 Hamilton Street Patterson was charged with driving LaGrange, Georgia 30240 under the influence of alcohol, driving of Lincoln Lane. 706 882-6411 I A rifle valued at $800 was stolen too fast for conditions and failure to Bessie Cannon Johnson from a Chevrolet Tahoe in the 700 block maintain a lane. Mrs. Bessie Cannon of Abbottsford Road. Johnson, 96, formerly of I A thief stole a 12-ton equipment 106 Johnson Street, trailer from a residence in the 500 block passed away Wednesday Electric heater causes fire of Hogansville Road. A Hogansville residence was heavily in Jersey City, New Jer- damaged after a fire about 3:30 p.m. Vandalism sey. Sunday. Vandals scratched three sides of a Mrs. Johnson, a native Troup County fire officials said the 1999 GMC Yukon in the 300 block of of Whitesville, Georgia, blaze was started in the 100 block of Samples Road. was the daughter of the Hightower Street by an electric heater. late Cap and Carrie Can- Residents were able to get out safely, non and wife of the late but the dwelling was a total loss, accord- Wrecks Robert L. Johnson. ing to officials. I One person was flown to a Colum- The funeral service will bus hospital after a wreck on Rock Mills be Monday, December 12, Road on Saturday. Details were unavail- 2011, at First Wesleyan Thefts, burglaries I A thief stole a television from a res- able from law enforcement agencies Church at 201 Woodlawn this morning. Avenue, Jersey City, New idence in the first block of North Cary I Street. One person was flown to an Atlanta Jersey. I A thief stole a television and video hospital after a wreck on Gray Hill Avery Hudson, a second-grader at LaGrange Watson Mortuary Ser- game system from a residence in the School Road on Saturday. Details were Academy, sold hot chocolate during the Christ- vice at 26 Gifford Avenue, 1300 block of Forrest Avenue. unavailable today. mas parade with all the proceeds going to Jersey City, New Jersey I 07304 is in charge of A laptop was stolen from a resi- I Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in honor of dence in the 100 block of Webster It is the policy of LaGrange Daily News arrangements. Street. to print the names of people charged with Caleb Kinnersley, a student at the school. She This announcement is I A thief stole a GPS system, radar felonies. hand delivered $116 to Scottish Rite and courtesy of the Lakes- received a medal and certificate. At right is Dunson-Robertson Funer- Fran Ball of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. al Home. I I I ‘Soup Santas’ sought ‘Good for you’ recognizes individuals and groups for good deeds or personal achieve- ment. To submit a photograph, send it to ‘Good for You,’ LaGrange Daily News, P.O. Box 929, LaGrange, GA 30241 or to Daniel Frances McDaniel Baker at [email protected], or Mrs. Frances McDaniel, bring it to our office at 105 Ashton St. 75, of LaGrange passed Here are a few guidelines: away Sunday at West I Typed or printed submissions are re- Georgia Medical Center. Funeral services will be quested. I 11:00 Wednesday at Faith Give details of what the recognition is for. I Baptist Church. The fam- Include full names and identification of ily will receive friends at everyone in the photo. the funeral home Tuesday I Also include a name and daytime tele- evening from 6:00 until 8:00. phone number. I A complete announce- Do not use tape or staples, or write on the ment will be published in back of the photo. Tuesday’s paper. I Photos may be retrieved at our office after Shirley Jean Cordero they run. The Rotary Club of LaGrange is asking residents’ help in supplying the I A memorial service for E-mailed photos must be in JPEG format Shirley Jean Cordero will LaGrange Interfaith Food Closet with cans of soup this season. Dona- and sent as attachments. be held Saturday, Decem- I tions may be dropped off at any CharterBank branch. Promoting the Photos run on a space-available basis, but ber 17, 2011, at 1 p.m. at campaign are, from left, Patty Youngblood, Veronica Taylor, Kathy usually within a week of receipt. Grace Baptist Church in Howard, Maryalice Lenmark, Bill Martin, club President Joe Ragland LaGrange. and Dalton Hammock. difficult is not being able VOICE FROM 1 to speak. Merna mouths How to help Because of her brain her speech and her moth- RETIRE FROM 1 injury, Merna was on a er reads her lips, one “I’ll miss the connection change. On Dec. 26, he’ll Cisco’s Cafe will have big machine to produce ventilator to help her word at a time. She keeps a benefit for Nancy Beth to the community, the welcome a new wife, breathe for three weeks. up with her friends hot type,” Baker said. feeling that you can make Debby Durrence, and an Merna, 17, who was in an Today’s newspapers Then she had surgery – a through her smartphone auto accident in June a difference,” Baker said. indoor dog, Dakota, into tracheotomy – where a – texting and typing on suffer from declining cir- And he’ll miss the news his home. resulting in a severe head culation, but still have tube was inserted into her Facebook. injury. A tree decorated staff. “Dan has brought years trachea giving her a new “She’s gotten very seen advances that help “I’ve been blessed to of experience to with her favorite things is provide local news, Baker airway. While it allows a expressive with her face on display at the restau- have very good people to LaGrange Daily News, person to breathe, it pre- since she hasn’t been able said. work with, and that and he will be missed,” rant at 1600 Vernon “Declining circulation vents speaking. to speak,” Smith said. Road and will be donat- makes all the difference. said publisher John The tube was removed “One day she was mad at nationwide affects the They make me look good. Clark. “We wish him the ed to the family after way newspapers collect before Merna went home. me and trying to tell me Tuesday’s benefit. Pro- The staff does all the best in his future endeav- “We came home on something and I said, news and cover events. work – I just put the ors and congratulate Dan ceeds from the sales at With a smaller staff and Monday and the next ‘Stop yelling at me!’ We Cisco’s that day will be pieces together,” he said. and Debby on their morning we were on a both just laughed smaller budget, it’s a lot “I’ve been fortunate, par- upcoming wedding. given to the family. The tougher to cover every- helicopter back to Scot- because, of course, she restaurant also will ticularly in LaGrange, to Baker’s successor will tish Rite to put the trach hadn’t said one word. But thing we’d like to. We work with people who be named soon, Clark accept monetary dona- have to rely more on peo- back in,” Smith said. I could tell she was tions and gift cards for the could work at any news- said. There, physicians dis- yelling at me in her ple who submit things to paper anywhere. It’s family. us,” he said. “But with covered Merna had scar mind.” made things a lot easier.” Sherri Brown can be tissue that had blocked The support of friends email and digital cam- widen Merna’s airway so Before he steps down reached at sbrown@ her airway keeping her and family in LaGrange eras, people get their she can breathe on her from his position, Baker lagrangenews.com or at from breathing normally. has made a big difference information to the paper own. will make another life (706) 884-7311, Ext. 240. It would be Thanksgiving for the family in the past a lot quicker. A storm “A few months ago, week before she was six months. They’ve photo taken today could someone asked me what I home again – still with a received hundreds of be in tomorrow’s paper. wanted for Nancy Beth. I tracheotomy that her cards and more than That didn’t happen years said I want my daughter mother must clean out 7,000 visits on Merna’s ago.” back. But you pray differ- throughout the day. She CaringBridge website. A Baker’s career also ently over time. First, I can’t walk alone yet; she church sent a prayer included editing positions Local weather just wanted her to be able Wednesday Thursday Friday can’t speak; she can’t shawl, and Smith covered at newspapers in Macon, to recognize me,” Smith even be alone. her daughter with it every Athens and Milledgeville, said. “You want it all, but “It’s been hard on both day in the hospital. as well as stints as a high you realize you’ll settle of us,” Smith admitted. “If you ever wonder if a school teacher and in for less.” The family’s faith has card or text matters, it retail. Merna is still deter- sustained them through does,” Smith said. “Peo- He is retiring from mined to move forward. the hardest times, Smith ple have done so much. LaGrange Daily News, She hopes to have her said. It’s been overwhelming.” but still expects to put in voice back soon and, in “At one time Nancy Friends continue to some work. He’ll try to June, her goal is to walk Beth was really down and support the family. On find a part-time job a few down the aisle – on her questioned God. The Tuesday, a fundraiser to days a week and hopes to own – at her brother’s chaplain came by and sat help with their expenses be able to do volunteer wedding. High 65 High 67 High 63 on the bed and texted will be held at Cisco’s work as well. When asked what she back and forth with her Cafe. He won’t miss being at wanted to tell people, she Low 43 Low 45 Low 41 for about 20 minutes. On Wednesday, the work at 6 a.m. every day Mostly sunny Cloudy Cloudy mouthed, “Never, never When he left, she was at family will drive to – and sometimes staying give up.” until midnight. peace. She told me, ‘I can Cincinnati where they feel God here with me.’ ” will meet with a special- “I like a good breaking Sherri Brown can be Rainfall Extremes With all her limitations, ist they hope will be able news story as much as Yesterday at LaGrange- reached at sbrown@ the next reporter, but at In downtown LaGrange the one that is the most to remove scar tissue and Callaway Airport lagrangenews.com or at the same time it will be 48 Hrs 0.10 (706) 884-7311, Ext. 240. nice not to be responsible RACE FROM 1 for it all,” he said. Month 1.8 High 52 There are a few things Low 28 The episode’s most comic scene: when Cline and he will miss, though. Year to date 44.91 Draghi went in search of “the Dump,” the name for Mitchell’s famous residence, but instead were deliv- ered by their driver to a huge department store called I Setting it straight West7 a.m. yesterday Point Lake24-hr. Levels change The Dump, where they wasted precious time prowl- ing its aisles in vain to find the clue that wasn’t there. The Daily News is committed 623.44 ft. Up 0.27 “This is so nerve-racking,” Draghi said when they to reporting information fairly were back on the road. “I have to get on Prilosec when I get home.” and accurately. It is our policy I LaGrange Daily News Marcus Pollard retired after a 13-year professional to correct errors, omissions or football career as a tight end, 10 of which were spent misleading statements. Cor- The LaGrange Daily News (USPS 299-320) is published Mondays through Saturdays except Thanksgiving and Christmas by Heartland Publications, LLC, with headquar- with the Indianapolis Colts. rections should be reported at ters at 105 Ashton St., LaGrange, Ga. 30240. Periodicals postage paid at LaGrange, Amani Pollard owns Maize n’ Grace Boutique in (706)882-3816 or via e-mail to Ga. Postmaster: Send address changes to LaGrange Daily News P.O. 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Good for you Husband is difficult to communicate with Dear Annie: I married I Annie’s Mailbox you are welcome to do “Henry” five years ago. It so. Please don’t let your was my second marriage sibling issues spoil these and his third. Henry special times with your thinks he is easy to get father. If you wish to along with, but I find it attend, make your inten- difficult to communicate tions clear, and then be with him. If he doesn’t the “loads of fun” gal you like what you say, you are are and have a good time. wrong. Last year, Henry had Dear Annie: My hus- an affair, and we went for Kathy Mitchell and band and I adopted our counseling. He claims I Marcy Sugar are long- daughter at birth. When forced him into the affair time editors of the Ann my mother-in-law found because I didn’t give him Landers column. out that “Amanda” is enough affection. How- biracial, she informed my The LaGrange Shufflers collected canned goods for a local food closet ever, one night he casu- cuss. husband that we were no at their ‘Can Can Dance’ on Nov. 29. Participating were, from left, front, ally mentioned that he Dear Annie: My older longer welcome in her Jackie Windsor, Karen Beatenbough, Betty Ward, Jenny Folds, Nancy also had cheated on his sister devotes Sundays to home. Initially, she admit- Fabrizio and Marjorie Bowling; back, Karol Williams, Tommie Busbin, second wife. Even after father-daughter time. She ted it was simple racism, Bob Ward, Jack Folds, Lucy Adamson, John Hriber and Mel Bowling. The months of counseling, he phones Dad to let him but now she says it’s because she can never Shufflers dance to caller Bill Jones from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesday at the didn’t change his think- know what the plans are, ing. He stopped seeing but my father never pass- accept a child “not of my Active Life center at 140 Ragland St. I I I the counselor because he es the word to me, and own blood.” When our would simply sit there neither does my sister. daughter was 3, Mom ‘Good for you’ recog- 105 Ashton St. I Do not use tape or and comment about how According to her, it’s visited and told Amanda nizes individuals and Here are a few guide- staples, or write on the I won’t change. I’ve told “understood” that I’m that she was a “friend,” groups for good deeds lines: him it takes two, but invited, but I don’t feel not a relative. back of the photo. My husband and I have or personal achieve- I Typed or printed I Henry thinks he’s fine as comfortable inviting Photos may be re- is. myself. seen marriage counselors ment. To submit a submissions are re- trieved at our office Henry has some erec- One time when I decid- and two pastors, all of photograph, send it to quested. after they run. tile dysfunction issues for whom said he needed to I ed to join them, I went to ‘Good for You,’ La- Give details of what I E-mailed photos which he takes medica- the restroom, and they make it clear that his Grange Daily News, the recognition is for. must be in JPEG for- tion, and I continue to see left without me. My sister mother must accept our I child or we would no P.O. Box 929, La- Incl ude full names mat and sent as at- the counselor for my own claimed it was “miscom- issues. I do love my hus- longer have any relation- Grange, GA 30241 or and identification of tachments. munication” and thought band, but find it difficult I wasn’t planning to ship with her. My hus- to Daniel Baker at everyone in the photo. I Photos run on a I to trust him, especially come. band has not heeded any d b a k e r @ l a - Also include a name space-available basis, since he still considers We’ve been to several of their advice. In addi- grangenews.com, or and daytime tele- but usually within a the Other Woman a wine festivals together tion, we have helped sup- bring it to our office at phone number. week of receipt. friend. I want to have a and have had a great port this woman and normal marriage, but I time, so I was surprised have always been kind to cannot get him to bend when one came up and her, regardless of her just a little more to be a they went without men- behavior. real participant. Do you tioning it to me. I was Amanda just had her Cruise line refuses refund have any advice for me? hurt and angry. Finding a 12th birthday. Of course, By John Sours – Just Plain Lonely picture on Facebook of there was no birthday Governor’s Office I Ask Consumer Ed Dear Lonely: Even my father, sister and card or acknowledge- of Consumer Protection someone you love isn’t brother-in-law having a ment from my mother- Q: I received a mailer regulated in Georgia be in violation of the law. necessarily marriage great time there was a in-law. Now she is plan- from a cruise line stating I under the Fair Business Furthermore, if the fee material. A man who slap in the face. ning to move to our area, had won a trip but just Practices Act. There are you are being required to cannot be faithful, who My sister thinks it’s and I’m not so sure that had to pay a small fee, certain disclosures that pay is anything other than insists that he is always ridiculous that I insist on is a good idea. How which has turned into a such mailers must make a refundable deposit to right and who refuses to an invitation. Other peo- should we handle this big fee. I would like to get in order to comply with the service provider, that take the necessary steps ple tell me I’m loads of hardhearted woman? – my initial money back the law. These include could be an additional to work on a relationship fun to be around. Am I Frustrated in Colorado and not go any further disclosing all additional violation of the law. If the is not a good bet for a wrong to want a “hey, Dear Colorado: Your with actually booking the costs which the partici- promotional mailer is in lasting future. Henry has let’s go,” or should I just mother-in-law’s racist trip. The document I have pant will be required to violation of the law, you made it clear that he is tag along regardless? – attitude is reprehensible, states “refunds subject to pay in order to obtain a may be entitled to get not going to change. You Left-Out Sister but there could be a sil- the state law consumer “prize” being offered as your money back. must decide if you can Dear Left Out: You are ver lining. It’s possible resides in.” I live in Geor- part of the promotion. If If you believe the com- live with him the way he family. You are allowed to that if she lives closer gia. Am I entitled to a the mailer you received pany failed to adequately is or if you are better off tag along on family out- and sees Amanda more refund? The company didn’t contain a clear and disclose the additional without him. We’re glad ings without an engraved often, she will learn not refused to give it to me. conspicuous disclosure costs, contact the Gover- you are still seeing your invitation, especially only to accept her but to A: It sounds like the informing you of all of the nor’s Office of Consumer counselor. This is one of when your sister has cherish her as a grand- mailer you received from additional costs associat- Protection at www.con- the issues you can dis- already made it clear that daughter. the cruise ship is a pro- ed with the trip you had sumer.ga.gov or (404) motional mailer, which is won, the business might 651-8600. I In our community Events ing on Roanoke Road. Tuesday 2011 Tuesday Grandparents Raising Grandchildren The Interfaith Food Closet at 416 meets from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mike Pierce St. is open from 1 to 2:45 p.m. to Daniel Recreation Center at 1220 Park- help people in need of food. (706) 882- way. 9291 Troup County Republican Women meet at 11:45 a.m. at Highland Coun- Santa Letters Wednesday try Club. [email protected] or Deb- Preschool story time at LaGrange bie (706) 333-4927 Dear Santa, Memorial Library is at 10:30 a.m. (706) Salvation Army Home League meets 882-7784 at noon at 806 Murphy Ave. The Round Table holds its Christmas The LaGrange Newcomers Club luncheon at noon at the Highland holds a luncheon at 1 p.m. at Apple- Country Club with a musical program. bees. 706-845-8680 The LaGrange Symphony Orchestra The Downtown LaGrange Develop- presents its annual Christmas concert ment Authority meets at 2 p.m. at the at 7:30 p.m. at Callaway Auditorium. LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Tickets are $25, $15 or $5 for adults, Commerce. depending on seating, and $5 for stu- The LaGrange Housing Authority dents in sixth grade and up. Patrons Board of Commissioners meets at 4 were urged to buy tickets in advance to p.m. at 201 Chatham St. avoid a rush at the box office. For infor- LaGrange City Council meets at 5:30 mation, call (706) 882-0662 or email p.m. in the council chamber at 208 Rid- [email protected]. ley Ave. The LaGrange Symphony Orchestra Meetings Board meets at 5:30 p.m. in classroom A in the Callaway Education Building at LaGrange College. Today The LaGrange-Troup County The Troup County Board of Educa- Humane Society meets at 6 p.m. at the tion meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Adminis- animal shelter at 1390 Orchard Hill trative Services Center at 100 N. Davis Road. Road. Grief Share, a support group for peo- West Point City Council meets at 6 ple grieving the loss of someone close, p.m. at City Hall. meets at 7 p.m. at Cedarcrest Commu- West Georgia Flyers Club meets at nity Church at 2380 Roanoke Road. 6:30 p.m. All cyclists may attend. Vicki (706) 882-6327 Shaddix, http://www.westgeorgiafly- The LaGrange Shufflers meet at the ers.org/contactus.html Active Life center at 140 Ragland St. for The Experimental Aircraft Organiza- regular square dance from 7:30 to 9:30 tion meets at 6:30 a.m. at LaGrange- p.m. (706) 812-8840 Callaway Airport. Love, The Troup County branch of the To submit an item, email it to NAACP holds a general membership [email protected], fax it to meeting at 7 p.m. at the William Grig- (706) 884-8712 or drop it by our office gs Recreational Center. at 105 Ashton St. For more information, LaGrange Daily News Boy Scout Troop 10 meets at 7 p.m. call (706) 884-7311, Ext. 229. in the Troup County Sportsman Build- Mail Letters To: P.O. Box 929 • LaGrange, GA 30241 or email: [email protected] To subscribe to Subject line “Santa Letter” DEADLINE TO TURN IN ALL SANTA LaGrange Daily News, LETTERS IS DECEMBER 15TH. 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4 - Monday,Dec. 12, 2011 State LaGrange Daily News I Digest Regulators fail Horse rescued from pool to collect fines SANDY SPRINGS (AP) – Firefighters waded into a chilly back yard from day cares swimming pool to rescue ATLANTA (AP) – Regu- left a 2-year-old child a horse that fell in. lators failed to collect alone at a park after a The horse stepped on fines from nearly one in field trip. It did not collect the pool cover, which five child-care providers a $499 fine from a child- gave way behind a home whom they punished for care center where a on Sunday afternoon. breaking state rules, microwave fell on the Fire Chief Jeff Scar- according to an analysis head of a 4-year-old, caus- brough said firefighters Sunday by an Atlanta ing a head injury. A $499 had to get into the pool to newspaper. fine assessed after a child- reach the horse. Fire- The late fines totaled care worker beat a 4-year- fighters cut the pool nearly $36,000, all money old with a shoe also went cover and walked the that would have gone uncollected. horse to the shallow end, into the state’s general “That’s unbelievable,” where the animal was fund. The Atlanta Jour- said Sherry Poole, whose able to jump out. nal Constitution previ- 3-year-old son wandered The horse was not hurt ously reported that Geor- away from a Douglasville in the rescue, which took gia is less aggressive day-care center. about 20 minutes. than other states in using State records show that other punishments, such center, now closed, never Augusta Chronicle as revoking a day-care paid its $299 fine. Sunday sales Members of the Society of Royal Cumberland Youths ring the bells at the provider’s license, for “They should put some Church of the Good Shepherd in Augusta. They are change ringers, a term violations. force behind it,” Poole gain traction State records show that said. “They have the GAINESVILLE (AP) – used for a style of English bell ringing that produces no melody, but a series of precise mathematical sequences called changes. even when the Depart- authority. They shouldn’t Sunday alcohol sales ment of Early Care and just brush it underneath continue to spread in Learning has fined child- the carpet. It’s people’s communities across English bell ringers care providers for serious children that are at stake.” Georgia since lawmakers offenses, the money is not DECAL Commissioner legalized them this year. collected. Last month, at Bobby Cagle, who took Sales started Sunday in least 88 fines from the office in January, said he Gainesville, where some visit Augusta church past five years were not was aware some fines had patrons lined up outside AUGUSTA (MCT) – paid. That amounted to gone unpaid. He Sammy’s Package Store Alan Regim spends his roughly 18 percent of the described the agency’s before 12:30 p.m., the vacations not on a beach 491 fines leveled during collection rate as “not sat- earliest that sales can or at a resort, but touring that period. isfactory.” start by law. the bell towers of the For example, authori- “I can’t say I was sur- Oakwood City Council American South. Six ties did not collect a $299 prised,” Cagle said. “Was I was scheduled to meet hours a day are spent in fine from a provider who satisfied with it? Absolute- today to consider an ordi- the towers, with eight or nance that would allow more fellow Englishmen the start of Sunday sales and women, and 5.6 tons Boyfriend of slain in that city. of bronze bells swinging overhead. There are no restroom woman describes Tech students breaks. attacked “We are all members of her final email the Society of Royal Cum- ATLANTA (AP) – Two berland Youths, founded MACON (AP) – The the email while he was Georgia Tech students in 1747,” said Regim, a boyfriend of a slain Mer- driving to an airport in were targeted by crimi- 51-year-old London resi- cer University law stu- southern California. nals within a few hours dent. dent said that she wrote “I just had an awkward of each other. They are all change in an email before her conversation,” the mes- The incidents came as ringers, a term used for a death that a friend was sage began, according to police are trying to style of English bell ring- asking uncomfortable Vandiver. increase campus securi- ing that produces no questions about their He said Giddings wrote ty after a spate of crime. melody, but a series of relationship. in the email from Georgia One student told precise mathematical The remains of Lauren that a friend of hers had authorities that she sequences called Giddings, 27, were found inquired about her returned to her vehicle changes. in late June outside her romance with Vandiver. near the library Friday Recently, the group Macon apartment com- Her boyfriend said he and was surprised by a stopped at Church of the plex several days after wanted to discuss the man sitting in the back Good Shepherd in Augus- she was reported missing. issue with Giddings in seat. The man hit the stu- ta. The group played in A Bibb County grand jury person and did not reply. dent on the head, and Marietta before traveling has indicted Giddings’ He never saw her again. then asked for her purse. Michael O'Callaghan pauses for a moment while to Augusta and will con- classmate and neighbor, “I’m like, ‘Wow, why is The woman sprayed her tinue on to Charleston, warming up to ring the bells at the Church of the Stephen McDaniel, 26, on this particular person attacker with pepper S.C. But first, they’ll Good Shepherd. a murder charge. His jumping into what I pre- spray, and he fled. attempt the first of four Regim learned change icated its ring of eight defense lawyer has said sume to be probing ques- A second robbery performances called ringing when he was 10 bells in October 2004. The McDaniel is innocent. tions about where Lauren attempt happened Satur- “peals.” years old. He’s done at bells were cast at the Giddings’ boyfriend, and I were going rela- day. A student told police “For one full peal, the least 20 similar tours in famous Whitechapel Bell David Vandiver, described tionship-wise?’ ” said that a man approached bells have to change the United States over the Foundry, a London com- several details from a Vandiver, 48. him from behind, places more than 5,000 past 20 years. The vast pany that made both Big final email that she sent Vandiver said he grabbed his shoulder and times,” said the Rev. majority of change ring- Ben and the Liberty Bell. him. He did not release believes that Giddings tried to steal from him. Robert Fain, the rector of ing is still done in Eng- “In a way, we’re coming the full text of the mes- started writing the email, The student fought off the Episcopal church at land, but Regim said it’s to visit our bells,” Regim sage because he said it is but he wonders whether the attacker and ran to 2230 Walton Way in become more popular in said with a laugh. likely to become evidence someone else, possibly his residence hall. Augusta. “It really takes a other places. The bells hang in a 73- at trial. Vandiver received her killer, finished it. sharp mind to keep up.” The North American foot tour at the back of Yard displays Eight people are need- Guild for Change Ringers the church property and ed to play the bells at counts more than 5,000 weigh, in all, 5.6 tons. Troup County’s vandalized Good Shepherd. Each towers in England alone. Each is named for a MILTON(AP) – Home- ringer applies precise In contrast, Regim said biblical figure. Rachel, Most Wanted owners in this metro amounts of force using a there were just 35 bell Leah, Rebekah and Sarah Atlanta subdivision are rope that causes the bell towers for change ringing are the four smaller bells, angered that someone to swing a full 360 when he first traveled to while Matthew, Mark and would toss a baby Jesus degrees. The sound is the United States in 1992. Luke are larger, with John from a nativity scene and richer and fuller than Now, there are at least 51. being the largest. damage other Christmas bells that are chimed with “There are new towers “The heaviest bell is displays at up to five hammers. being built in the U.S.,” 1,246 pounds, but a homes. “It’s a graceful kind of he said. “It’s exciting to youngster can manage it Ken Tazza said vandals exercise rather than a see them. Wherever you once you get it going,” also hung a Santa Claus brute show of strength,” go in the world, if they Fain said. “It’s all about lawn ornament from a Regim said. “There’s a have a bell tower, you can the momentum of the tree. He said that was a challenge. Yet, it’s not dif- have something in com- bells. They get going and Billy Joe Van Scoik Franklin Delorian Norman terrible thing for children ficult. It’s a team game. mon.” the sound is just fantastic. That’s the lovely thing Good Shepherd is one It’s really something spe- to have to see. The Troup County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the Yards were littered about it.” such church, having ded- cial.” whereabouts of the following individuals. Anyone with with bent, broken and information on these individuals can call Crime Stoppers at (706) even beheaded Christ- 812-1000. Arrests made due to such calls may be tracked by mas decorations. Rein- signing up to receive texts through the free website, deer lights were knocked www.nixle.com. over and an inflatable Santa Claus was flat- • Billy Joe Van Scoik - 20, Ht: 5' 8", Wt: 130 tened. W/M, Age = 24, Ht: 6' lbs., Eyes: Brown & 1", Wt: 190 lbs., Eyes: Hair: Black. Warrant = Hazel & Hair: Brown. Probation Violation Warrant = Failure to (SUP). Appear (SUP). • Aaron Joshua Smith - • Franklin Delorian W/M, Age: 34, Ht: 5' 11", Norman - B/M, Age = Wt: 149 lbs., Eyes: WORK 21, Ht: 6' 0". Wt: 190 Green & Hair: Brown. STRONG lbs., Eyes: Brown & Warrant = Failure to Hair: Black. Warrant = Register as a Sex Of- Probation Violation fender. (SUP). • Justin Shawtez Willis • Shannon Edward - B/M, Age = 24, Ht: 6’ Hand - W/M, Age = 41, 1”, Wt: 185 lbs, Eyes: Ht: 5' 10", Wt: 140 lbs., Brown & Hair: Black. Eyes: Hazel & Hair: Warrant = Theft By Gray. Warrant = Failure Taking (Motor Vehicle). J316 475216 to Appear (SUP). • Unidentified Corley Drugs Check Fraud • Kwmane Marquez suspect. Trammell - B/M, Age = 111 Lafayette Pkwy For more information log onto http://www.troupcountysheriff.org/ LaGrange, GA 884-8043 476161 LaGrange Daily News National, International Monday,Dec. 12, 2011 - 5 High court could examine state immigration laws WASHINGTON (AP) – In urging the court to The Obama administra- hear the immigration tion is waging a furious case, Arizona said the legal fight against a administration’s con-

patchwork of state laws tention that states “are 473803 targeting illegal immi- powerless to use their grants, and today the own resources to enforce Supreme Court had its federal immigration stan- first chance to jump into dards without the express the fray. blessing of the federal Arizona is asking the executive goes to the justices to allow the state heart of our nation’s sys- Recliners to begin enforcing meas- tem of dual sovereignty ures that have been and cooperative federal- Rocker Recliner blocked by lower courts ism.” at the administration’s Many other state and request. Among those local governments have provisions is one that taken steps aimed at Appalachian Bear Rescue requires police, while reducing the effects of enforcing other laws, to illegal immigration, the Appalachian Bear Rescue in Tennessee is caring for 27 orphaned bear question a person’s immi- state said. cubs. The center, curated by Lisa Stewart, is the only place of its kind in gration status if officers But the administration the Southeast. suspect he is in the coun- argues that the various try illegally. legal challenges making W39 x D38 x 41H” Similar laws in Ala- their way through the sys- Tag-A-Long #1802 Bear cubs’ surrogate bama, South Carolina tem provide a reason to and Utah also are facing wait and see how other Obama administration courts rule. $ mom is busy for life lawsuits. Private groups In April, a three-judge are suing over immigra- panel of the 9th Circuit Reg.299 $349.00 NASHVILLE, Tenn. nessee Wildlife Resources degree in animal science tion measures adopted in U.S. Court of Appeals in (AP) – Who wants a job Agency wildlife manager. from Belhaven University Georgia and Indiana. San Francisco upheld a that keeps you on call “She doesn’t leave (the in Jackson, Miss. gets The Justice Department federal judge’s ruling Hi Leg Recliner 24/7, hasn’t allowed a center) for very long.” food from a variety of said regulating immigra- halting enforcement of vacation in more than The center operates sources. A local super- tion is the job of the fed- several provisions of Ari- eight years and makes with a permit from TWRA market saves fruit that eral government, not zona’s S.B. 1070. Among you responsible for fos- and closely follows rules has become too ripe to states. the blocked provisions: tering small creatures concerning wildlife. Bear sell. School children col- Arizona counters that requiring all immigrants who can’t tell you what cubs from other states are lect acorns and nuts for the federal government to obtain or carry immi- they need? Lisa Stewart also brought to the center, the center. There are also isn’t doing enough to gration registration would have none other. which is in the Smoky donations and grants. address illegal immigra- papers; making it a state Stewart is the curator of Mountains foothills city of So what do bear cubs tion and that border criminal offense for an Appalachian Bear Rescue, Townsend, after being eat? Sometimes, they get states are suffering dis- illegal immigrant to seek W32 x D35 x38H” the only place in the cleared by the state some dry dog food so proportionately. work or hold a job; and Southeast where wildlife agency. State they’ll understand the If the justices take the allowing police to arrest Chloe #2511 orphaned black bears get wildlife officials from all crunch of a good acorn case, it would add anoth- suspected illegal immi- a shot at survival. over the Southeast can later. Very young ones are er politically charged dis- grants without a warrant. “I took the job on April bring cubs for rehab, but fed yogurt and apple- pute between a Republi- In October, the federal $ 1, 2003.” Stewart said. they must come back and sauce. As they get older, can-dominated state and appeals court in Atlanta “That’s the last time I had claim them when the ani- treats include lettuce, the Democratic adminis- blocked parts of the Ala- 299Reg. $379.00 a day off.” mals are ready for release. grapes, apples, pears and tration to the court’s elec- bama law that forced Stewart was a paralegal The center is having its berries. That’s where they tion-year lineup. The case public schools to check Rocker Recliner in Mississippi when she busiest year yet, having get picky. Blueberries, would be heard and the immigration status of volunteered with a taken in 33 cubs as of last blackberries, cherries and decided at roughly the students and allowed wildlife rehabilitation week. Some had been the like are gobbled down. same time as the consti- police to file criminal organization, taking care released, but the center “They don’t really care tutional challenge to Pres- charges against people of squirrels, rabbits and still was caring for 27 for strawberries,” Stewart ident Obama’s health- who are unable to prove other small animals. young bears. A poor year said. care overhaul. their citizenship. “I never dreamed I’d be for berries, nuts and a bear mama,” said Stew- acorns is behind the art, 53. increased need as bears MONDAY EVENING DECEMBER 12, 2011 472965 But when she moved to range farther in search of 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 Tennessee, her interest food and more sows are W40 x D39 x 43H” ABC World Ent. Charlie Brown You Deserve It (N) Castle Channel 2 (:35) News followed her. When the killed in traffic or die of (2) WSB-2 News Tonight News Nightline  Zip #11721 curator job was offered at starvation or illness. Jeopardy! 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For both, the sys- sociate professor of age points (51 percent to 49 percent). prevailed 52 percent to 47 percent. tem is often more controversial than the political science at La- Turnout as a result was pretty good for Twelve states were decided by five winner. Opponents of both systems Grange College. an American election (60.1 percent). percentage points or less. Of these, nine claim that these institutions preserve an But couldn’t it have been higher? Or did had a turnout exceeding the national outdated way of doing things, while a number of uncompetitive states hold average. The others (like Nevada and supporters claim that the alternative us back? New Mexico) were only a few percent- could be anarchy. The data seems to indicate that this age points from the national average. Since the origins of the U.S. Consti- One problem that critics claim is that is the case. Our research of states’ elec- For those who pay attention to this sort tution, we’ve had an Electoral College the Electoral College could depress toral turnout and the margin of victory of thing, the results of the crosstabs are that picks a president. States are voter turnout. If your state is strongly shows a significant relationship statistically significant. assigned a number of electors based Republican or Democrat, there’s clear- between the two factors. We found that Despite the excitement over the close upon how many members they have in ly less incentive to vote. The weaker the closer the election, the greater the 2004 election, many found themselves the House of Representatives and Sen- side will get discouraged, and the turnout. States where the electoral con- stuck in a state with a lopsided race, and ate. For example, Georgia currently has stronger side may not have everyone test wasn’t very close had, on average, chose to stay home. It’s like the BCS 13 congressional districts and a pair of show up, given the expected margin of lower turnouts than expected. This is game where biased pollsters or com- senators, giving the state 15 votes in the victory. all happening while polls are showing puter glitches provide a mismatch, like presidential election. It’s the same with college football; the national race to be neck-and-neck, USC-Oklahoma or Miami-Nebraska. Win the state and you win all of its turnout is likely to be higher at games both in the popular vote and the Elec- Like fans and TV viewers boycotting the Electoral College votes, no matter how where the teams are well matched (like toral College itself! big game, voters are doing the same to close the results in the state actually are. LSU and Alabama) instead of poorly Nowhere is this more apparent than the Electoral College, to the detriment Whether you win by a vote or a million matched (like Auburn vs. Samford). the South, where the region had a of democracy in America. of them, it is a “winner-take-all” system To see if the critics are right, my stu- lower-than-average turnout. Only one except for a few states like Maine and dents and I looked at a close election: Southern state had a turnout more than Brock Morris, Tray Roux, Cody Nebraska, who award them by con- the 2004 election, where George W. a percentage point ahead of the nation- Pringle and Sabrina Leverette con- gressional district. Bush and John Kerry ran a neck-and- al average: Florida. Only one Southern tributed to this report. It’s Gingrich’s I State race to lose voices The Republican race for president is coming to a head very quickly. Yes, Newt Time to Gingrich had a terrible launch. But that was in political time eons ago. Now, Gin- eliminate grich is the last man standing. And if he keeps his mouth shut, he will be the GOP nominee. inventory He can run the table after New Hamp- shire. Notice, I did not say after Iowa. taxes Iowa is a strange circumstance where standing in the polls sometimes means State Rep. Ron victory or disaster (look for Ron Paul to Stephens, R-Savannah, do better than expected). What everyone can’t predict the future. is missing is South Carolina and Florida. But let’s hope he’s right Gingrich always planned to make South about one thing the end Carolina his make or of inventory taxes in break. He knew that half Georgia. the state was military in It’s about time. nature, and Newt is not Georgia is the only only a military brat, but a state in the Southeast War College genius. where local governments The more problematic send property tax bills to state as Florida – big most businesses based on media markets and a can- the value of the items on didate with no money to Will the economy sink Obama? their premises that Matt Towery make media buys. Uh, they’re trying to sell. Also heads the that was until the flood- Writing for the liberal-lean- In light of the above, some taxable are other items polling and gates opened last week. ing Brookings Institution, Mona Charen Republicans seem to have the state identifies as is a columnist political infor- Now, Gingrich is not only William Galston surveys the concluded that the party assets. demographic and political with Creators could nominate a ham sand- mation firm the leader in virtually Nearly all states have every state and national landscape. He expresses Syndicate. wich and still defeat Obama. eliminated this tax, and InsiderAd- poll, he is the grandfather alarm about President That, to put it mildly, is over- for good reason. vantage. you never had and the Obama’s re-election chances. confident. It hurts locally owned, class genius you wish you “If the election pitting Obama Consider that while Obama mom-and-pop style had known. But I know this man. Like against the strongest poten- has suffered politically due to businesses that typical- no other person, I know him. He has no tial Republican nominee, for- the poor economy, Republi- ly maintain their inven- opponent, no enemy, no one equal to him mer Massachusetts Gov. Mitt cans are even less trusted. tories on site. While in intellect, experience or ability. Romney, were held tomorrow, support him. Sixty-seven per- Only 9 percent of voters large, chain-type retail- Newt has only one enemy – himself. the president would probably cent of Hispanic voters sup- approve of the job Congress ers have the ability to And I will bet the farm that this year he lose.” ported him then, compared (partly controlled by Republi- control their inventories does not let that enemy do him in. New Romney is the strongest with 51 percent now. cans) is doing. Further, a by using out-of-state Gingrich has arrived. And I’m talking possible nominee, but, as Gal- The president has lost whopping 69 percent say that distribution centers and directly to you, Newt. ston demonstrates, even with ground among unmarried vot- the policies favored by Con- warehouses, most local Oh, yes, I have witnessed it all. That Obama’s weaknesses, pitfalls ers (a Democratic demo- gressional Republicans bene- shop owners don’t. This stupid GOPAC debacle, the years teach- await. In the first place, a year graphic), those with a high fit the rich. Only 15 percent tax is one more nail in ing a course at an emerging Georgia Uni- is a long time in politics. The school degree or less, those say that Republican policies the coffin for local versity that became a political firestorm unemployment rate could with some college and those are aimed at benefiting all enterprise. … even an impeachment battle you real- decline dramatically. Obama with college degrees. Only groups equally. And that contributes to ly never wanted to push. could do the smart thing and voters with post-graduate The electorate at large, in unemployment. Small, I watched a marriage that you worked focus his re-election effort on degrees continue to support contrast to Republican pri- independent businesses so hard at fail because the two people in the Midwestern states that the president, though barely mary voters, has not conclud- still provide most of the it were, as the Bible puts it, “unevenly have decided presidential – which tells you a lot about ed that a free market, limited jobs in the private sector. yoked.” I watched you suffer. Actually, contests for more than 50 the value of education in government approach to the When they shell out I’m surprised you didn’t jump in the years, or the Republicans America. Obama is underwa- nation’s problems is the solu- more dollars to the tax Potomac, as abused as you were in that could “commit creedal suicide ter with moderates, and this tion. And the president will do man, that means fewer marriage (in my opinion). by nominating a presidential is crucial – because they everything possible to obscure dollars to hire workers, But what I have seen most importantly candidate outside the main- decide elections – with inde- the arguments about why the give pay raises and boost is a brilliant man becomes a human. And stream or unqualified for the pendents. Fifty-two percent of economy in limping under his benefits. that is why you are storming these cau- office.” self-described independents leadership. He won’t want There’s also a fairness cuses and primaries. Your are like the There is no question that voted for Obama in 2008, anyone to hear, for example, issue. Businesses already Grinch (to whom you were unfairly com- Obama is vulnerable. He is whereas only 39 percent sup- about the recent report from pay property taxes on pared in the mid-1990s) whose heart the definition of vulnerable. port him today. the Federal Reserve Bank of land and buildings they grew three times the size … plus. His overall approval rating The president also loses the Cleveland, which concludes own. They pay taxes on I know you, Newt Gingrich, better than stood at 43 percent in the intensity battle. Of Republi- that “policy uncertainty” com- profits. They also gener- almost any person on this earth. We fight, month of November. Higher cans, 56 percent say they are ing out of Washington has had ate sales tax and employ we argue, we debate, and we are of than one might expect given more enthusiastic than usual a depressing effect on small workers who pay income course good friends. You have never the dismal state of the econo- about the election, compared business expansion and capi- tax. Sticking them with influenced my polling, and I have never my, but it is still well below with just 43 percent of tal investment. He will an additional tax on the made an impact on your very hard head. what an incumbent seeking a Democrats. Only 21 percent encourage voters to continue stuff they sell is overkill. So here goes. second term requires. The of the electorate believes that to blame George W. Bush for It penalizes success. It Newt … just stay quiet. You have the president has lost support the country is headed in the the nation’s economic dol- encourages manipulation GOP nomination in your grasp. The among all segments of the right direction, and a mere 15 drums, which a sobering 51 of the system to avoid get- refusal by Mitt Romney to debate in Iowa population. He earned a percent say they are better off percent continue to do. ting socked. has sealed his fate in Florida, where the crushing majority (66 per- now than when Obama took The economy is the chief Car dealers and boat Newsmax/Trump world dominates. cent) of voters aged 18-29 in office. Thirty-five percent say problem on voters’ minds. But dealers have wrangled Clearly this guy has no clue about GOP 2008. Today, only 48 percent they are worse off. a year is a long time. Presi- exemptions, which is conservative politics. He might make a dent Obama is amassing a good. But completely great VP nominee, but he is just too silk- huge war chest for the 2012 eliminating the tax would stocking to win these Southern states. LaGrange Daily News race – thanks to those gradu- be better. It’s a matter of But I stress – keep to yourself. We’ve ate degree holders. He may principle, not just the been down this road so many times. In ESTABLISHED 1842 not be able to govern suc- value of the products 1980, you just had to debate Doc Davis cessfully,but he can campaign sold. (the Democratic nominee) on all three 105 Ashton St., LaGrange, Ga. 30240 well. If only for himself – his So why haven’t efforts on behalf of Jon network affiliates. It was your first re- (706) 884-7311 Stephens and the rest of election, and all you did was give the guy Corzine, Martha Coakley, the Georgia legislature name identification. Please just hunker Fax (706) 884-8712 Creigh Deeds and Congres- made a serious move to down (as Georgia Bulldog fans say). www.lagrangenews.com sional Democrats in 2010 hav- kill this tax? Money and There is no question that your time has ing failed spectacularly. politics. come. The fact is, you are not only And while Obama cannot Eliminating this levy smarter than the other candidates, but EDITORIAL BOARD sell hope and change this will put sizable holes in John Clark, publisher, Ext. 239, time, he can sell fear and you are far more experienced, as well. [email protected] many local budgets What’s so funny is that the onetime Daniel Baker, editor, Ext. 234, [email protected] loathing. The data Galston across the state. … They’ll moniker placed on you by some Repub- assembled reminds us that have to find other rev- licans is that you were “the establish- –––––––––––––––––– there are pre-existing Repub- enue sources or cut ment.” They never knew how much the Karen Brown, general manager/advertising director, lican stereotypes in voters’ Ext. 238, [email protected] expenses. “silk panty” crowd of the GOP hated you. Kevin Eckleberry, sports editor, Ext. 232, minds that Obama can play. So now it comes down to this. Can you [email protected] To escape the noose the pres- – Savannah Morning keep your brilliant mouth zipped? I’m guess- Michael Iannacone, circulation director. Ext. 209, ident is preparing, the Repub- News ing you can. But that’s a big bet. Only the [email protected] lican nominee must, above all, polls will tell us – and they won’t give a sin- Judy Phillips, business manager, Ext. 241, jphillips@heartlandpubli- be able to make the case for I Write to us gle extra point in your favor. Regardless, cations.com growth – and to convince Roland Foiles II, production manager independents and moderates you have made the comeback of the year. Becky Wolf, production coordinator Send letters to the editor by mail And they can’t take that away from you. Carla Jones, retail advertising manager, Ext. 233, that Republican reforms to: LaGrange Daily News, P.O. 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Dec. 1 LaGrange Daily News Diversions Monday,Dec. 12, 2011 - 7 BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun

BEETLE BAILEY Mort Walker Today’s Answers

FUNKY WINKERBEAN Tom Batiuk

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE Chris Browne

HI & LOIS Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS William Hoest

MUTTS Patrick McDonnell

Jacquelene Bigar’s HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Dec. 12, 2011: +++++ Your interest unites with This year you mix energy and car- others to make a goal more plausible. ZITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman ing in a way that makes others feel Just finding like-minded people seems nurtured. The balance in your relation- like a reason for celebration. You ships could change as you transform experience a unique sense of friend- into a much more expressive person. ship that you rarely feel. Walk toward Your popularity soars. Your ability to a new opportunity. Tonight: Surround communicate will expand as you grasp yourself with people. new styles of verbalizing or getting LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) your point across. You feel evolved ++++ Take a stand if need and more effective. If you are single, be. You have a way of knowing the you could have a wonderful time dat- exact words to say to make the right ing, and might meet someone who impression. Don’t sell yourself short. hangs in there with you. If you are Investigate an offer that might be too attached, you will naturally want to do good to be true. Some of you might the right thing to help your sweetie see feel manipulated. Tonight: A force to the new you. VIRGO encourages a behold. quietness within you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The Stars Show the Kind of Day +++++ Reach out for an adviser THE FAMILY CIRCUS You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; or someone you respect. The feed- CONCEPTIS SUDOKU 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult back you get could be more important Bil Keane ARIES (March 21-April 19) than you think. Someone knows how by Dave Green ++++ You are direct about what to flatter you by showing you a great must be done, no matter what your deal of respect. Be willing to demon- immediate circle’s concerns are. Once strate more of what others see that a situation mellows out, you seem to is so special in you. Tonight: Choose be ready to lie back. Your thoughts something different. could be a bit indulgent. Use care SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) when shopping. Tonight: Happily head ++++ A partner has an interest home. in working with you. At first you might TAURUS (April 20-May 20) try to avoid this connection. Once you +++++ Reach out for someone decide to listen and brainstorm togeth- at a distance. You might be confused er, you could discover how much you about a situation. Be proactive in order like the interaction. Tonight: Continue to gain clarity. Extremes seem natural, the theme over dinner. and not necessarily bad. The holiday CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) season is taking its toll on others. ++++ Others might act as if they Tonight: Chatting up a storm. know it all. Who are you to tell them GEMINI (May 21-June 20) otherwise? You could have difficulty ++++ There is a tendency to being heard. Know when you are go to extremes — whether it is with better off heading in another direc- DENNIS THE MENACE spending or an emotional situation. tion. You might be surprised by how Honor a change and examine what fast someone taps on your shoulder. Hank Ketchum is happening with someone at a dis- Tonight: Go along with another per- tance. You will tend to go overboard son’s ideas. with spending and caring. Tonight: AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your treat. ++++ Stay on topic in your head, CANCER (June 21-July 22) as well as with others. You easily could +++++ You are full of energy. be triggered by others. Follow-through If you don’t get a call or someone counts, or else a close associate could doesn’t behave as you think he or she push. Avoid an argument at all costs. should, don’t stand on ceremony. Pick Rather than criticize, praise. Tonight: up the phone. Know what you want. Make it easy. You might want to indulge a friend or PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) your sweetie. Tonight: Out. +++++ Tap into your ingenu- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ity in order to make what appears to +++ Note what is going on behind be a boulder in your path but a mere the scenes. You also could decide to pebble. Someone could be wildly hos- observe rather than participate. Others tile, and you can talk this person down. could be overly sensitive — you might Remember that ultimately much more be as well. Listen to your inner dia- is gained by positive feelings. Tonight: logue. If it is a repeat inner talk, you Ever playful. might want to really delve into the issue. Tonight: Either alone or with Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet someone you trust. at www.jacquelinebigar.com. Katie’s TOO MerryAd goes Christmas! here Plan ahead for your Christmas Dinner favorites. 614 Lincoln Street Order your casseroles, vegetables and cobblers today! LaGrange, GA 30240 706-882-1222 (Last day to order for Christmas is December 16th by 2pm.) 475607 8 - Monday,Dec. 12, 2011 Business LaGrange Daily News

Dr. David Martin, medical director for the West Georgia Health Laboratory (center), accepts his award as Physician of the Year from Speer Bur- dette, left, chairman of the West Georgia Medical Center Inc. board of trustees, and Jerry Fulks, WGH president/CEO.

West Georgia Health West Georgia Homecare recognized for service to community Staff members of West Georgia Homecare recently were recognized for their contributions during names Martin as National Home Health Care month to serving the health care needs of patients in the community. In addition to caring for patients, West Georgia Homecare participates throughout the year in community physician of year service projects and volunteerism including two Christmas projects, a toy drive for needy children and preparing gift baskets for patients. West Georgia Homecare is a division of West Georgia Health. Dr. David Martin, med- week at the Enoch Call- ical director for West away Cancer Clinic. 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COUPONS NOT VALID ONN RED DOT 476063 Today Basketball LaGrange Daily News Skipstone boys at Lafayette Chris- www.lagrangenews.com tian, 7 p.m. ON Basketball Callaway at Newnan, 6 p.m. 9 - Monday,Dec. 12, 2011 TAP LaGrange at Heard County, 6 p.m. LaGrange Academy at Trinity Sports Christian, 6 p.m. Woodyardcomesupclutch time. ing the Denver 30-yard line, well Ex-Granger The Bears had the ball, and they within kicker Robbie Gould’s were in Denver territory. range. The Broncos Had Barber not fumbled, the helpspropel needed another Bears likely would have won the miracle, and they game. BroncosinOT got it, although Instead, Woodyard’s play gave this time the the ball to Tebow and the Bron- From staff reports heroics weren’t cos, who moved the ball just far Chicago’s Marion Barber was provided by enough to set up Matt Prater’s 51- running for daylight. quarterback Tim yard field goal. After the Denver Broncos Tebow. Prater also made a 59-yard field pulled off another late-game Denver line- at the close of regulation to tie it. comeback, scoring 10 points in Woodyard backer Wesley Tebow improved to 7-1 as a the final two minutes of regula- Woodyard , a LaGrange High starter this season, and the Bron- Denver linebacker Wesley Woodyard celebrates tion to pull even, their hopes for graduate, stripped the ball away victory were fading fast in over- from Barber, who was approach- after forcing a fumble in overtime. SEE WOODYARD, PAGE 10 I I Basketball High school basketball: LaGrange High teams sweep past Callaway Warriors fallshort Grangers top Cavs onroad By Kevin Eckleberry By Kevin Eckleberry Sports Editor Sports Editor The Callaway Cavaliers LaGrange Academy were charging. head coach Matt Dalrym- What was a 12-point half- ple is making sure his time lead for the LaGrange players look at the big Grangers had shrunk to four picture. with 2:50 remaining in the Although the Warriors third period of Saturday’s dropped a couple of game, and the visiting Cava- heart-breakers over the liers had momentum in their weekend, including Sat- corner. urday’s 55-53 loss to The Grangers were unruf- Sherwood Christian in fled, though. Albany, Dalrymple is They extended their lead to glad to see his team in- four by the close of the third volved in some close quarter, and they rolled in the games against quality final period to take a 58-43 teams. victory in a matchup of county Dalrymple figures the rivals. Warriors (6-3) will bene- The Grange rs improved to fit from the tough com- 2-1 and finished off a weekend petition down the road. sweep of McIntosh and Call- “We did play really away, while the Cavaliers well. We just made some slipped to 0-3. turnovers,” Dalrymple “They made their run, and said. “We’ll learn from we held it off,” LaGrange head this. Don’t look at the coach Mike Pauley said. record. Look at the peo- “Then we started pushing ple we’ve played. back, and we put it away.” “We played aggressive. Justyn Olson, who made I hate losing, but I’m some key shots to help the proud of them.” Grangers pull away from Call- After Sherwood scored away late, led the Grangers to take a two-point lead, with 20 points, while Drew LaGrange Academy had Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News a couple of chances late Callaway head coach Terry Hayes, left, looks on as LaGrange’s Jake Pauley defends Tyrell SEE GRANGERS, PAGE 10 to tie it or take the lead. Tigner during Saturday’s game. The Grangers won 58-43. At the buzzer, point guard Mayokun Oshi- nowo had a 3-point at- tempt that would have won it, but the ball went in and out of the basket. “It looked lik e it went in,” Dalrymple said. “It rolled around and popped out.” Oshinowo led the War- riors with 28 points while making five 3-pointers,

SEE ACADEMY, PAGE 10 Wildcats keepon Callaway head coach Deyano Martin looks on late in Saturday’s cruising game as Sedriauna Simpson tries to get to the basket. From staff reports The Dawson Street Christian School Wild- LHSpullsaway cats continued to sizzle early in the season with a By Kevin Eckleberry the Lady Grangers have been in- pair of wins last week. Sports Editor volved in a one-sided game, and The Wildcats, who are After Friday’s down-to-the-wire that allowed head coach Jan Jones ranked first in GISA victory over McIntosh, the La- to change a few things up. Class A, beat New Birth Grange Lady Grangers were able “You don’t want to work on too Academy 70-34 on to relax a little bit Saturday after- much (in a close game) or you’ll Thursday and Heirway noon. get yourself in trouble, so you Christian 83-11 on Fri- Facing Callaway in a county stick to what you do best in those day. showdown, LaGrange improved types of games,” Jones said. “It The Wildcats improved to 3-0 with a 59-27 victory before was good today because we were Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News to 7-0, and they’re 1-0 in the home fans. Callaway’s Dasia Cameron is defended by Andrea Heflin region play. It was the first time this season SEE LAGRANGE, PAGE 10 during Saturday’s game. The Lady Grangers won 59-27. Against New Birth, SheKeldrick Boyd paced I the Wildcats with 20 points, while Antonias LaGrange College basketball Harrison and Jonathan Gilbert added 16 and 14 points, respectively. Panthers’skid Shaquille Reeves added nine points. On Friday, Harrison led endswithvictory the way with 22 points, while Boyd had 19 points From staff reports Junior Joey Anderkavich and Reeves scored 13. The LaGrange College Pan- and freshman Nick Mitchell In girls’ basketball, the thers ended their five-game each had 16 points for the Lady Wildcats lost to losing streak with a flourish Panthers. Catrell Maclin had New Birth 49-23, but Saturday night. 12 points, and Peter Munch they rebounded to beat Facing a winless Berry Col- and Denzel Robinson each Heirway 38-34 for their lege team, the Panthers dom- had 11. first win of the season. inated the game in every way The Panthers had their best Tiana Gray exploded possible en route to a 99-57 shooting day of the season, for 31 points to lead the victory. making 56.3 percent of their Lady Wildcats to the win. Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News The Panthers improved to shots, and that percentage Gray also had 14 LaGrange College’s Peter Munch gets a shot away during the first 3-6, while the Vikings fell to 0- points against New Birth. 6. half of Saturday’s win over Berry. SEE PANTHERS, PAGE 10 LaGrange Daily News 10 - Monday Dec. 12, 2011 Sports

GRANGERS FROM 9 39-32 lead through three periods. The Cavaliers got Moody and Jake Pauley within six on a couple of added nine and eight Trammell free throws points, respectively. early in the fourth quar- Albert Trammell led ter, but a 6-0 LaGrange Callaway with 10 points, run that featured back- and Tyrell Tigner scored to-back buckets by 10. Kwame Brown pushed LaGrange was still up the lead back to 12. by 11 points with 3:59 to The Grangers main- play in the third period tained a double-digit ad- when the Cavaliers put vantage lead the rest of together a 7-0 run to get the way, and they led by back into it. as many as 19 points Tigner made a couple with three minutes left. of baskets during the Coach Pauley felt the run, and Brandon game will be helpful for Bridges made a layup his players with a rugged after a turnover, and sud- Region 6-AAA schedule denly the Cavs were four looming. down with plenty of time “This is really good for to play. us,” he said. “The inten- When Olson scored sity of the Shaw game is with 53 seconds left in going to be there. The in- the quarter, it not only tensity of the Carrollton ended the 7-0 run, but it game is going to be gave the Grangers their there, of the Troup game first points in more than is going to be there. This three minutes. is going to be a huge A Dee Alford free film-session game for Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News throw gave LaGrange a us.” Callaway’s Albert Trammell is defended by Don Leak during Saturday’s game.

LAGRANGE FROM 9 WOODYARD FROM 9 able to mix up a couple cos moved to 8-5 and of things, try some differ- maintained their spot ent things so we know atop the AFC West stand- what to work on.” ings. For Callaway, there While Tebow got most were some encouraging of the headlines for his signs in a lop-sided de- remarkable late-game feat. play – he was 18-of-24 for In the first half, the 191 yards and a touch- Lady Cavaliers put 24 down in the fourth quar- points on the board, ter and overtime – it was which was just three Woodyard and the Den- points of matching their ver defense that kept the season-high for points in team in the game. a game. Woodyard only had They were unable to two tackles, a modest sustain that offensive total for a guy leading the momentum in the second Broncos in tackles, but half, though, when they his forced fumble was scored just three points. Calhoun celebrates after beating Buford to win the Class AA state championship. the defensive play of the “I was really impressed game. with how we played in Elvis Dumervil recov- the first half,” Callaway CalhounendsBuford’srun ered the fumble, and the coach Deyano Martin Bears didn’t get the ball said. “Now I have to fig- By Kevin Eckleberry back. ure out what went wrong Sports Editor “It was crazy,” Denver in the second half. Once There was no five-peat for the linebacker D.J Williams we put two halves to- Buford Wolves. said. “I believe he was gether, we’ll be competi- In a thrilling Class AA state- fighting for extra tive.” championship game, the Wolves yardage. Our mentality KaBrenna Smith led a scored a couple of touchdowns in was strip the ball, get the balanced LaGrange scor- the final minutes to tie it, but Cal- ball back. We got on the ing effort with 12 points, houn forced a fumble and kicked ball and it was history while Steara Mitchell a field goal to win 27-24 and end from there.” added 11 points, all in the Buford’s quest for a state-record Woodyard continues to first half. fifth straight state championship. lead the team in tackles Victoria Kennedy It was the most dramatic of the with 83, and his forced chipped in with 10 five championship games that fumble was his second of points, and Brittany were played Friday and Saturday the season. Tatum scored 10 points. in the Georgia Dome. Woodyard, who came Monica Jackson led In the other championship to Denver as a non- Callaway with 10 points. games, Grayson blanked Walton drafted free agent out of The Lady Grangers 24-0 in Class AAAAA, Tucker Kentucky, is in his fourth were up 21-10 after the eased past Lovejoy 22-7 in Class season with the Broncos first period, and they led AAAA, Burke County handled and has been one of the 40-24 at the break. Peach County 28-14 in Class team’ s top defensive In the third period, La- AAA, and Savannah Christian players since Day 1 this Grange outscored Call- overwhelmed Landmark Chris- The Peach County Trojans were beaten by Burke County in the season. away 16-2 to put it away. tian 20-3 in Class A. Class AAA state-championship game. Denver will try to keep Despite the one-sided In Class AA, Calhoun seemed fourth state title in seven years, one of the country’s most heavily- it going next week with a score, Jones said she’s to have things well in hand after but Burke County rebounded recruited players as a linebacker, Sunday home game impressed with what taking a 24-10 lead with minutes nicely to win 28-14 and claim its but he’s also a terrific runner, and against Tom Brady and Callaway is doing under remaining. first state title. he had 85 yards on 19 carries. the New England Patri- Martin, the first-year The Wolves made it 24-17 on a Down by 14 p oints, Burke ots. CLASS AAAA head coach. Sam Clay 24-yard touchdown County drove 71 yards on 11 Tucker won its second state The Lady Cavaliers pass to Paris Head with 1:12 left, plays for a second-quarter touch- title in four years and completed PANTHERS FROM 9 have managed just four and they tied it when Dillon Lee down to make it a 14-6 game at a perfect season with a 22-7 vic- total wins the past two scored from 40 yards out on a the half. tory over Lovejoy. seasons. misplayed snap by the Calhoun Burke overwhelmed Peach in Tucker dominated the first half, rose to 65.6 percent in “Callaway is improved punter with 39 seconds remain- the second half, scoring on drives outgaining Lovejoy 199 yards to the second half. tremendously since last ing. of 79, 77 and 65 yards. 31 yards to take a 15-0 lead. The Panthers also year,” Jones said. “The In overtime, though, Buford Quarterback Donquell Green Tucker went up 24-0 before dominated the game on coach is doing a great job fumbled on its first play in over- and Corey Mayton combined for Lovejoy scored midway through the boards, outrebound- with them.” time, and on first down, Adam 195 rushing yards on 35 attempts. the fourth quarter to avoid the ing the Vikings 52-31. Martin said “we’re just Griffith made a 32-yard field goal “They are so much bigger than shutout. Ross O’Hara pulled trying to stay positive. As to win it. we are, and they just kept pound- Lovejoy was the state’s best de- d o w n long as they’re buying Calhoun head coach Hal Lamb ing and wore us down,” Peach fense from a statistical stand- eight re- in to what we’re doing, thought his team may have blown County head coach Chad Camp- point, but Tucker had no trouble bounds to we’ll be fine.” its chance by giving up the two bell said. “We couldn’t muster moving the ball. lead the late touchdowns in the fourth anything offensively, and they Tucker did it on the ground, Panthers. quarter. made the plays . We couldn’t. A rushing for 259 yards, with Jor- T h e “Deep down, I really thought it tale of two different halves.” dan Landry leading the way with Panthers ACADEMY FROM 9 was going to happen again (when 90 yards on just 11 carries. put it CLASS AAAAA away in and Nick West added 17 we gave up that lead late in the In the biggest mismatch of the CLASS A the first points. fourth quarter), but somehow we weekend, Grayson overwhelmed The city of Savannah got its O’Hara half. “We’re 6-3, but a cou- found a way,” Lamb said. “Once Walton 24-0. first state championship since Leading 15-12, the ple of points here or we recovered that fumble, I knew Grayson, which won its first 1969 thanks to a 20-3 victory for Panthers went on a 24-2 there and we’re 9-0,” Dal- Adam was going to hit that kick. state title in football, did all of its Savannah Christian over Land- run over a 10-minute rymple said. I’ve told everyone all year he’s the scoring in the first half when it mark Christian in a battle of pri- span to build a 49-21 lead In the girls’ game, La- best kicker in the country. outgained Walton 203-40. vate schools. at the half. Grange Academy had a “This is an awesome feeling. After a Walton turnover, Savannah Christian had made In the second half, tough day, falling to I’m so happy for our kids and our Grayson scored on a 10-play it to the two previous champi- Mitchell had 13 of his Sherwood 44-29. community. They really deserved drive, with big 270-pounder onship games in Class A, only to points as the Panthers The Lady Warriors this.” Robert Nkemdiche carrying the lose to Wilcox County in 2009 continued to pull away. managed just three Griffith is one of the state’s elite ball for seven of those plays. and Clinch County last year. The Panthers play at points in the opening pe- kickers, and rather than risk a “When we got that turnover, we It was close early, with Savan- Rust on Tuesday before riod to fall behind 5-3, fumble, Lamb chose to kick the got Robert going downhill, and nah Christian holding a 6-3 lead returning home for and they trailed 17-15 at field goal on first down. that gave ourkid s a little confi- at the half, and neither team games Friday and Sun- the half. “I wasn’t thinking about any- dence,’’ Grayson coach Mickey scored in the third quarter. day. The Lady Warriors were thing except kicking it,” said Grif- Conn said. “We were a little nerv- The Raiders finally put it away down 28-20 after three pe- fith. “I was confident it was going ous coming into this thing for ob- in the fourth quarter with touch- riods, and they were un- to go through. I knew when I hit it vious reasons. The turnover kind down runs from Nardo Govan I Calendar able to make a run late. that it was good.” of got everyone to feel at ease.” and Ahmad Johnson. Buford didn’t go down without While Nkemdiche did a lot of The Raiders ran for 174 rush- “We just could not I X-treme a fight, but in the end, head coach the damage on the ground, quar- ing yards in the second half while BASEBALL: score the ball, and the Swing is offering the second half our defense Jess Simpson felt the better team terback Nick Schuessler threw continuing to shut down Land- won. touchdown passes of 55 and 11 mark’s offense. Chain Christmas Camp just broke down,” La- from Dec. 19 through Grange Academy coach “The bottom line is Calhoun yards. “I can’t say enough about this outplayed us and outcoached us,” “We knew we could beat them senior class,” Savannah Christian Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. until Drew Dorsey said. 1 p.m. each day. For in- Fannasy Garrett-Ham- Simpson said. “They were better. with the run, but as soon as their coach Donald Chumley said. We were lucky to be in it there at safeties started creeping in, the “They made their mark and left a formation, call (706) 882- mett led LaGrange Acad- 5453 or (706) 523-0316. emy with 14 points. the end. We just kept hanging in.” coach made a good call and we legacy that will live forever in the beat them over the top,’’ hearts of Raider fans. And we did LaGrange Academy’s CLASS AAA To provide information teams will visit Trinity Peach County was up 14-0 and Schuessler said. it our way: by playing great de- and in good position to win a Nkemdich e is best known as fense and running the ball.” for the calendar, email la- Christian on Tuesday. 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