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THINGS New high school bids OK’d TO million. unaware of the decision of the CHECK Group dropping lawsuits The school’s cost, including Concerned Citizens of Prater’s OUT $3.1 million for sewer work as well Mill and Whitfield County to drop BY RACHEL BROWN Tuesday to accept the lowest bids as money for several smaller parts its lawsuits. He said he has not ON THE [email protected] offered, as long as the contractors of the project, is expected to top received any paperwork. 3 INSIDE agree to meet all the specifications. out at $43.3 million. That’s about “Obviously,we hope it’s true,” A day after a citizens group said They instructed superintendent $15 million under the original he said. it will drop two lawsuits seeking to Katie Brochu to draw up contracts budget of $58.7 million, said Rick Concerned Citizens member stop construction of a new with the second lowest bidders if Ott of construction management Conrad Easley said in an e-mail to Career Academy teacher Whitfield County high school, the necessary. firm M.B. Kahn Construction Co. wants her job back. Board of Education approved low The preliminary bids for the Inc. bids for the building. project, broken out into seven con- Board attorney Stan Hawkins ➣Please see SCHOOL, 2A See page 5A Board members voted on tracts, came in at a total of $30.6 said after the meeting that he was

Murray considering short- ening school calendar. Woman See page 9A Dalton Education injured Foundation awards four new grants to city teach- ers. by rolling See page 7A truck

BY MARK MILLICAN FROM TODAY’S [email protected] FORUM A pickup truck knocked into gear by a 3-year-old dragged a woman approximately 50 feet down a drive- “Instead of calling it way and into the woods at a south Prater’s Mill High School Whitfield residence on Tuesday, why not Soggy Bottom resulting in minor injuries, family High School, then every- members said. body would know where it Christine Nigh, 37, of 4194 Old is.” Dixie Highway,was attempting to get her cousin undone from his seat “We finally get rid of that belt when the youngster jumped up stinking chicken plant on and pulled down on the automatic the main street of town gear lever of the Ford Ranger,said and now they want to The Daily Citizen Nigh’s sister,Keri Tomlin. Whitfield MISTY WATSON/ move the stench into 911 reported getting the call at 11:56 everybody’s back yard.” Sherry Amos, left, pretends like she’s going to draw a moustache on her 7-year-old grand- a.m. son, Zachary, during Camp Promise this week. “They just got back from the See page 2A church getting lunch, and Christine was standing with the door open Camp Promise comes through when it happened,”said Tomlin. “I WEATHER tried to run down the (dirt and grav- Forecast: Mostly sunny el) driveway but I didn’t have any for both parents and children Today’s High: 88 shoes on.” She said Nigh was conscious and Tonight’s Low: 68 BY MARK MILLICAN when an extra “X” sex chromo- ‘yes’ to anyone who has a ques- Details, Page 10A [email protected] some in males may impair lan- tion about coming. Even when I ➣ Please see DRAGGED,2A guage learning, among other have ‘morning issues’ with Isaiah With a 7-year-old daughter and complications. like getting him ready,we work INSIDE a 9-year-old autistic son who also “At first I was skeptical about through it and come and it’s struggles with cerebral palsy and coming with his (Isaiah’s) behav- always worth it.” Classified...... 4B Deputy Klinefelter’s Syndrome, Rebecca ior,” Beavers said of the one-week “Now I speak to them in a Comics...... 7C Beavers has her hands full. summer camp designed by offi- calm manner,and Aubrey under- Crossword...... 6C But in her second year of cials with the Family Support stands and has learned that there attending Camp Promise, a nur- Council. “But I thought I’d go are consequences for her behav- Dear Abby...... 7C hurt by turing camp for parents and kids, ahead and come and see how he ior,” she said. Horoscope...... 6C the future is looking brighter for interacts with the other children, Lottery...... 2A Rebecca and her kids, Isaiah and he’s really done good. It’s Movies...... 6C DUI driver White and Aubrey White. been a good experience, and I ➣ Please see CAMP,3A Klinefelter’s Syndrome occurs would be an advocate and say Obituaries...... 9A Opinion...... 4A BY MARK MILLICAN [email protected] Sports...... 1-3B Dalton woman A Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office deputy was hurt in a two-car wreck at Highway 201 and Griffin to lobby for Park near the Tunnel Hill Police Department shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday,with a Georgia State 7 69847 00001 6 health reform Patrol operator saying the female driver in the other car was DUI. BY JAMIE JONES Deputy Randy Cole was at the [email protected] hospital after the wreck “getting checked out,”said Maj. John Gibson Now approaching her mid-40s, Jill with the sheriff’s office. “He was Thomason has yet to have any major health complaining of injuries to his arm problems. and neck, but I don’t think at this Thomason considers her good health a bless- point that he will be staying ing since she doesn’t have health insurance. overnight,”Gibson said. She’s a self-employed hair stylist at a downtown The state patrol operator said the Dalton salon. Because her individual insurance accident was still under investigation policy jumped to $550 a month, she said she was and he could not release the name of forced to drop it before her 40th birthday. the female driver. A report was not “If something were to happen, I would say I’d completed, he said. probably be like a lot of people who have to file The Tunnel Hill Police The Daily Citizen bankruptcy and lose their home,”said Department and Whitfield County MISTY WATSON/ Fire Department Station 7 in Tunnel Jill Thomason packs her bags as she prepares Hill worked the wreck, according to to go to Washington, D.C., to discuss health care ➣Please see LOBBY,7A the state patrol. reform with legislators and their aides.

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To register,orfor more information, call 706.226.INFO (4636). LOTTERY WINNING NUMBERS – FOR JUNE 9 ATYOUR Georgia: Cash 3 Midday: 0-9-4 Cash 4: 6-6-2-5, Evening Cash 3: 1-9-8, PAGE 2 Mega Millions:5-17-31-36-56, Mega Ball: 46 SERVICE Tennessee: Cash 3: 3-1-7, Lucky Sum: 11; Cash 4: 0-4-5-7, Lucky Sum: 16; Evening Cash 3: 4-7-5, Lucky Sum 16; Cash 4: 2-0-0-1, Lucky Sum: 3 Our mailing address: 2A Wednesday, June 10, 2009 P.O. Box 1167 Dalton, Ga. 30722-1167 Our shipping address: LOW BIDDERS SECOND LOWEST TODAYS FORUM 308 S. Thornton Ave. Building and finishes, EMJ BIDDERS Editor’s note: Please get permission to fix all the school after Prater’s Mill is Dalton, Ga. 30720 Corp., $18,350,000 keep your comments as county roads. Our vehicles ridiculous, it has nothing to Kitchen equipment, Norvell Building and finishes, VCC, Our Web site: brief as possible. Get to the cannot take it any longer.” do with the history of Fixture, $495,000 $18,989,124 point! Longer comments Prater’s Mill.” www.daltondailycitizen.com Fire protection, Maximum Fire Kitchen equipment, Manning should be submitted as let- “Does anyone know if the To visit us: Protection, $255,854 Brothers Foodservice, ters to the editor. If you Resaca Police “We finally get rid of that Plumbing, Polk County $522,125 Our offices are located on the include a name, please Department/speed trap has stinking chicken plant on the Public, $1,460,000 Fire protection, King Fire, west side of the intersection of spell it. Call (706) 272- been done away with?” main street of town and now HVAC, Shumate Mechanical, $258,490 7748 to reach Today’s Thornton Avenue and Morris they want to move the stench $3,701,000 Plumbing, Dalton Service, Forum. Street in downtown Dalton. “Who is funding ex- into everybody’s back yard.” Electrical, Penco Electric, $1,498,580 We’re open 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. President Carter’s trip to $2,757,000 HVAC, Callahan Mechanical, “One useless man is a Monday through Friday. Gaza? I hope it’s not me.” “When I read in the Forum Specialty lab casework, $3,845,000 shame. Two useless men are people debating NASCAR, I Georgia Institutional Electrical, Faith Technologies, a law firm. Three or more are How to call us: “Our commander-in-chief can understand why this Furnishings, $315,923 (only $2,791,000 a Congress.” Main number: 706-217- has dishonored our military country is going to hell when bidder) Source: Whitfield County NEWS Schools “Isn’t it about time for men and women for apolo- people think those are impor- (That’s 706-217-6397) Obama to saddle up Air gizing to foreign countries tant things to think about.” When you’re not sure with whom Force 1 for another apology about what we have done.” you need to speak, our operator tour?” “We need to be worried will make sure you’re transferred to School: Group “They need to name the about the forestry service the person who can best help you. “The president has pretty new high school the fighting fires, not whether Albatross, because that’s they cut the grass around Delivery: 706-272-7705 much ceased attending drops lawsuits church since he was elected, what it’ll become when they their signs.” Our staff can take your subscrip- so it is plain that his atten- have to raise taxes to pay for tion and delivery-related calls dance at a Christian church that school.” “Instead of calling it from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Prater’s Mill High School ➣ Continued from page 1A was a means to election as through Friday, and from 6 a.m. flood plain. “I’m so tired of reading why not Soggy Bottom High “I feel comfortable with opposed to an expression of to 10 a.m. Saturday and faith. It seems far more like- complaints about our ceme- School,then everybody Sunday. the media that the high what we did,”Easley said. “I teries. I believe our cemeter- would know where it is.” school project is so far along think we did the right thing.” ly that he is a man of no real If a subscriber is missed, call by religious convictions.” ies in all areas are very well 10 a.m. on weekdays and — $3.6 million has already Board chairman Jerry kept and certainly none of “That article on cures is a been spent — and the litiga- Nealey said most people weekends for re-delivery. “Is President Obama the the inhabitants are complain- joke. Far more people are Call if you need to: tion has dragged out in court agree Whitfield County ing.” killed by chemo than true for so long that the group needs a new high school only one who has every used ➣ have us redeliver your news- a TelePrompTer?” nutritional supplements. I paper has decided not to pursue even though there was some “Earnhardt Jr. is a whiny guess that’s why oncologists further action. controversy about choosing ➣ order or renew a subscription “If Sharon Randall looks loser and needs to be racing who get cancer only 9 per- ➣ ask for a vacation hold “I do believe our lawsuits the site on Crow Road near go-carts and leave NASCAR cent do chemo and only 3 have put on notice the tax- Prater’s Mill for the school like her picture in Sunday’s ➣ have us refill a newsrack paper I’m moving to Vegas. to professionals.” percent do radiation.” ➣ ask about your account payers of Whitfield County that is set to open in August and the city of Dalton, the 2011. She’s my favorite colum- ➣ order a back issue nist.” “Looks like Dalton has its printed media and area tele- “The timing of this could- own version of Rodney CLARIFICATION Classified: 706-217-6397 vision stations concerning n’t be better,” Nealey said, King.” the obligation for intense noting that the declining “Someone needs to let To place a classified ad, or for Alisa Cawood of 570 monitoring of the cost of the economy has driven down Steve Phillips know that questions about classified “If the Brookers or the Deer Trail in Dalton said that high school construction, construction costs. Westside isn’t the only side.” advertising. Hours are 8 a.m. to Trews had any kids going to Hannah Rebecca Smith, and just as important, the Ott said the project 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. North Whitfield they would charged Friday by the Tunnel carrying cost for the years to should create 400 jobs, “Murray County does not Classified fax: 706-272-7743 need to take over the Chief probably already have a new Hill Police Department with come,”Easley said. “... We about half of which will be field house built.” possession of methampheta- were opposed by our own local. He said it is expected Vann House, that will be just Advertising: 706-217-6397 more money out of the tax- “Good luck trying to get mine and possession of tools taxpayer money, but we to have an $80 million to for the commission of crime, To place a display advertise- believed our efforts would $100 million impact on the payers’ pockets and more animal control out, we’ve jobs on the buddy system.” been trying for a month to does not live at her address as ment, schedule an insert, or for save the taxpayers in the local economy. reported in the Whitfield questions about your advertis- short and long run.” Board members plan to get them out here.” “Will the new Murray County Sheriff’s Office jail ing account. Superior Court Judge meet on Thursday during the record. Advertising fax: 706-272-7743 William Boyett ruled Georgia School Boards County commissioner please “Naming the new high Thursday against the group’s Association convention in Newsroom: 706-217-6397 effort to stop school officials Savannah to review the bids Call this number if you: from spending the $3.1 mil- again. Brochu said she’ll ➣ have a question or comment lion on a sewer system to the work with M.B. Kahn asso- about our news coverage, or property. Easley said the ciates to ensure all the spec- our editorial page group will not appeal and ifications were met in the ➣ have a story idea will not pursue a lawsuit original bids. Newsroom fax: 706-275-6641 against the state Department Board members said of Education alleging the they’ll call a special meeting Sports: 706-272-7734 department violated its own next week in Whitfield Sports fax: 706-275-6641 policy by approving a site County to finalize what they which contains a 100-year discuss in Savannah. Corrections: 706-272-7750 The newspaper strives for fair- ness and accuracy. If you have Hamilton a question about a story, please Dragged: Injured call the newsroom. We will print a correction or clarification when one is in order. ➣ Continued from page 1A ing the truck since she is not licensed. “The truck has a was complaining about her loose ignition system and it Management: back hurting when allowed (the boy) to knock William H. Bronson III 706-272-7700 Whitfield EMS took her to the truck out of gear,” she Welcomes Publisher Hamilton Medical Center said. “The truck wasn’t run- by ambulance. Deputy ning.” Jimmy Espy 706-272-7735 LaDon West of the Executive Editor Christine Nigh said her Whitfield County Sheriff’s legs, neck and back were Gary Jones 706-272-7731 Office said Nigh was hurting Tuesday Advertising Director “bruised up and scratched afternoon.But she refused to Laddie Toney 706-277-7391 up” but not seriously stay home and rest and was Hamilton Medical Center Business Manager injured. getting ready to attend “She was trying to hold church where they are hav- would like to welcome Claudia Harrell 706-272-7702 the truck with her hands and Circulation Director ing vacation bible school Dr.Milca L. Hernandez-Aviles feet, and then when she this week. Chris McConkey 706-226-2668 couldn’t hold it she was “When I think of all that to its Medical Staff. 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➣ SUBMITTED BY WHITFIELD (Beaverdale Elementary), Continued from page 1A COUNTY SCHOOLS Kathy Rogers Wilson (Dug Gap Elementary) and Tim Camp Promise partici- Whitfield County Schools Wright (Cohutta Elementary). pants are referred by school honored its teachers, parapro- Paraprofessionals outreach workers — who fessionals and employees of of the year provide home and school- the year during a year-end Jan Childers (Tunnel Hill based support services for assembly earlier this month. Elementary), Betty Clark families with children in Teachers of the year (Antioch Elementary), Lori grades K-1 — and the Tom Allen (Whitfield Ford (Westside Elementary), Parents As Teachers (PAT) Career Academy), Chanda Mary Jo Gillham (Beaverdale program, both operated by Bateman (New Hope Middle), Elementary), Pam Grady the Family Support Council. Gregory Boos (Westside (Southeast High), Barbara The week-long endeavor is Elementary), Darlene Ann Harris (Valley Point funded by the Georgia Cartwright (Northwest Elementary), Anna Hagan Department of Health and Whitfield High),Rebecca (Dug Gap Elementary), United Way at the cost of Close (Westside Middle), Jennifer Howell (Dawnville $4,800, said the council’s Mary Anne Fogle (Phoenix Elementary), Nancy Jackson Joyce Parton, who teaches High), Tonya Graham (Varnell Elementary), nurturing classes to parents (Antioch Elementary), Lezlie Amanda May (Eastside at the camp. The camp is free Harris (Pleasant Grove Elementary,also named sys- to participants. Elementary), Kara Helweg tem paraprofessional of the Elementary age children (Varnell Elementary), Alison year), Karen Miracle (New and their parents are invited, The Daily Citizen Hunt (Valley Point Middle), Hope Elementary), Emily and child care is provided MISTY WATSON/ Bethany Kenemer (Eastbrook Noblitt (Crossroads free for children under 4 by Erica Morgan and her son, T.J. Pickett, 10, work on an album together during Middle), Nihal Khote Academy), Barbara J. Shields nearby Precious Possessions craft time at Camp Promise on Monday. (Southeast High, also named (Cohutta Elementary), April Preschool and Daycare. The system teacher of the year), Thomas (Pleasant Grove campsite is Cherokee Estate, better discipline, not to volunteers helping out. Next Jamie McCurry (Crossroads Elementary), Vicki Wood the girls campus of Georgia BOOKS NEEDED spank as much but do some- week, Camp Tomorrow will Academy), Jessica Patterson (Northwest Whitfield High) Sheriffs’ Youth Homes in thing like take away toys.” meet at the Murray County (North Whitfield Middle), and Leslie Woods (Westside Whitfield County. The father of two — Parks and Recreation Lisleni Ramirez-Pace Middle). “It’s great for families,” New or used children’s books are always needed by Bethany Quarles, who will Department. Referrals of (Eastside Elementary), Rayda Employees of the year said Elaine Butler,the coun- be 8 on Friday,and Cynthia middle school children invit- Reed (Dawnville Teddy Higginbotham (Bus cil’s parent education direc- the Family Support Council for the council’s many chil- White, 7 months — White ed to that camp come from Elementary), Nancy Ross Road-E-O), Melissa Jones tor who runs the camp out- was attending with his wife, the Court Appointed Special (Tunnel Hill Elementary), (food service, New Hope reach with Success by Six dren’s programs. Books may be dropped off at the Kelly. Advocate (CASA) program. Kristy Townsend (Valley Middle), Ronnie Shepherd school readiness program “It’s like valuable family There are no Murray Point Elementary), Delores T. (maintenance) and Janice director Tom Bartley. “The agency headquarters at 1529 Waring Road N.W. off time,”said Kelly. “It allows County children at Camp Warren (New Hope Bagley (office professional, kids get to take part in crafts you to spend more time Promise this week, since Elementary), Nancy Wilhoite Eastbrook Middle). and things like karate,and Cleveland Highway above the North Bypass from 9 together as a family,and it’s Murray lost its school out- then they get to go swim- really been a surprise. We’re reach program due to loss of ming after lunch (at the a.m. to 5 p.m., and most AREA ARRESTS evenings when programs learning to talk to our family funding. But Butler expects Dalton Parks and Recreation and to be more honest and some middle schoolers from Department). We have a par- are meeting. For more infor- • Daniel Timothy Crader, 40, 13294 15th Court, mation call (706) 272-7919 open with our children.” Whitfield to attend Camp 37, 789 Nelson Kyle Road, Pembroke Pines, Fla., was enting class the first hour of Bethany, who was busy Tomorrow in Chatsworth the day,then the parents or visit www.familysupport- Dalton, was charged Monday charged Tuesday by the council.org. staying within the lines on next week. by the Whitfield County Whitfield County Sheriff’s spend time with their chil- her coloring book, said she “I hope to learn some- Sheriff’s Office with battery, Office with first degree dren. didn’t really know anything thing new that I didn’t third degree cruelty to chil- forgery. “Families can interact and “I know it’s important to about Camp Promise either learn last year,” said dren and terroristic threats • Maribel Llamiled Lopez, have fun together here, have time to have fun with — “like my Daddy” — but Beavers of her Camp and acts (all family violence 17, 1223 Highway 225 S., because some parents don’t them (children),”he said, when she arrived found it Promise experience. charges). Chatsworth, was charged know how to play with their “and it’s something they’ll “fun” and noted, “There’s a “Aubrey has enjoyed most • Hoyt Ray Lance, 35, Tuesday by the Dalton Police children. We also help them remember. But I didn’t know lot of good people here.” picking out the books at the 2960-A Old Grade Road, Department with driving with- learn how to build up their nothing about it when I first Around 55 parents and (book) table. She still has Dalton, was charged Monday out a license, failure to main- child’s self-esteem.” heard about it — I was lost children are attending Camp the ones she picked out last by the Georgia State Patrol tain lane, reckless driving, Jefferson White is a dad when I got here. But I’ve Promise this week, with sev- year. She loves it, (and) with DUI (two counts) and child seat belt violation, under- who is spending his first learned a lot about how to eral school outreach work- I’m surprised how much child seat belt violation (two age consumption and DUI. week at Camp Promise. talk to your kids and learned ers, council staff and other I’ve learned as an adult.” counts). • Clemothy Antion • Kevin Ray Sanders, 32, Williams, 25, 444 Row 3, 122 N. Third Ave., Cartersville, was charged Wastewater Approximately 1,750 release was a partial SUBSCRIBE TO THE Chatsworth, was charged Tuesday by the Georgia State gallons of wastewater blockage. 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TODAY IN HISTORY THE DAILY CITIZEN Government motors Today is Wednesday, June 10, the 161st day of Serving Northwest Georgia since 1847 2009. There are 204 days “It’s crazy what’s going can be America. left in the year. William H. Bronson III on. General Motors, bank- quite We know what Obama is Today’s Highlight in Publisher rupt. Biggest corporation in cleansing. getting with this money — an History: the world and now they still It has kept empowered union that will On June 10, 1935, Jimmy Espy Mark Pace want money. They still want Michael back him when he runs in Executive Editor Editor Emeritus Alcoholics Anonymous billions more bailout money. Jackson 2012 — but what are we get- was founded in Akron, I think I speak for all out of the ting? The Globe and Mail in Unsigned editorials represent the view of The Daily Citizen. Members Ohio. Americans when I say,‘You United Canada estimates that it will of the newspaper’s editorial board are William Bronson, Jimmy Espy, On this date: want more money? Wait here States for cost taxpayers $1.4 million Wes Chance, Charles Oliver and Victor Miller. Columns and letters to In 1865, the Richard while I talk to the manager. three years per job saved. Had the free- the editor are the opinions of the authors. Wagner opera “Tristan und I’ll be right back.” now and market been left to be free, it Ron Isolde” premiered in might soon would have cost us nothing to Munich. — David Letterman Hart rid us of “save”these jobs. In fact one In 1940, Italy declared Donald of the most compelling things war on France and Britain; OUR VIEW In a 2008 column I begged Trump for taxpayers about a “free- Canada declared war on the government not to bail out again. market” is that it is free. Italy. GM in favor of letting the As Dennis Berman noted In absence of government In 1942, the Gestapo inevitable bankruptcy take in his June 4 Wall Street intervention, GM would have massacred 173 male resi- Make the hire place. The title was (Dis) Journal article “Magic Act: gone into bankruptcy, like dents of Lidice, Union: Kicking the can down Conjuring Up a Profit at Delta Airlines and others did Czechoslovakia, in retalia- the road. Sadly,that is what GM,”the Obama administra- when they filed, keeping tion for the killing of a they did, and now after less tion will play games with the employees and operating. The Nazi official. The city of Dalton has not had a city administra- than a year later and more real investment in GM to reason Obama did not want In 1964, the Senate tor for more than 11 months. than $65 billion of our wasted show a profit by manipulating this to happen is that in bank- voted to limit further taxpayer money (the 50 per- the bankruptcy. GM’s debt, ruptcy; the company can debate on a proposed civil That is ridiculous. cent of you greedy folks who even though we have $65 bil reject contracts and leases. rights bill, shutting off a fil- The city charter calls for an administrator and work and pay taxes should be in it, will be cut from $73 bil- The sweet UAW contract, ibuster by Southern sena- common sense does as well. mad) GM filed for Chapter 11 lion to $17 billion. Even which is the main cause of tors. Why the long wait to replace Butch Sanders, bankruptcy. Now that we tax- finance subsidiary GMAC GM’s demise, would be In 1967, the Middle payers own GM, shouldn’t will get government backing adjusted to fair market value. East War ended as Israel who resigned in July 2008? we all get a company car? allowing them to issue debt at And “fair market” is nothing Good question. and Syria agreed to observe Make no mistake, this is 2.2 percent while Ford, a the liberals want any part of a U.N.-mediated cease-fire. Councilman Dick Lowrey said on Tuesday that not an “investment” by the company relatively well-man- anymore. If only we had had a In 1977, James Earl “things were running well” and they council “did- government, it is a political aged, has to pay 8 percent for wise Latina woman on the Ray,the convicted assassin n’t see a need” to make a hire right now. operation run out of the West money. It all goes to the board who could have used of civil rights leader Martin Critics of the city have a different view, and it’s Wing of the White House to mantra of government: no the richness of her experi- Luther King Jr., escaped protect unions. GM was no good deed goes unpunished. ences to make better deci- hard to argue with. They believe Mayor David from Brushy Mountain longer a car manufacturer,but And what happens to all sions than the white males. State Prison in Tennessee Pennington, with council’s support, wants to main- rather a union-ravaged those debt holders and dopes With the Democrats now with six others; he was tain as much direct control as possible. A city dinosaur,there only for the willing to entrust their money running the car companies, recaptured June 13. administrator would just get in the way. benefits of union members. with the man Obama has in look for quite a fall lineup of Ten years ago: If that’s the case they should take that message to In the column, I remind- charge of this — a 31 year- cars. My guess is that you will Yugoslav troops departed the people of Dalton and ask get their view, after ed southerners that the fall of old never employed in a busi- like the GM two-cylinder Kosovo,prompting NATO GM would be good for the ness? They will get pennies Geithner Midget — it veers to suspend its punishing all, the charter was originally designed to reflect south where low tax, non- on the dollar with the rule hard to the left for no good 11-week air war. The the “will of the people.” union states have attracted changes, and will be forced to reason, pays no taxes, blocks Supreme Court ruled, 6-3, Of course, the city is saving money by not filling more sensible foreign car convert senior debt to some Rush Limbaugh on the radio that Chicago went too far the post, but a qualified, aggressive city administra- companies like Kia, Toyota, worthless equity ownership and shows no remorse for in its fight against street tor is worth the expense. Nissan, Mercedes and position in GM. It is the same past bad driving. gangs by ordering police to Hyundai. way my great-great-great- break up groups of loiter- Council has given lip service to replacing What was the necessity great grandfather Beauregard ers. Sanders, but has been unable to find a suitable can- of saving GM? Was our world Hart was able to parley his Five years ago: Singer- didate, according to Lowrey. irreparable damaged when we lending to the Rebel army ■ Ron Hart is a Southern libertarian and a professional musician Ray Charles, Has the city’s image declined so precipitously lost the AMC Pacer to finan- into a very large stake in the known for such hits as cial ruin? In fact financial ruin Confederate States of investor. He writes his that we can no longer attract strong candidates for column weekly. “What’d I Say,” “Georgia a high-paying city position? Was Sanders just so on My Mind” and “I Can’t Stop Loving You,”died in darn good that no one else measures up? Are they Beverly Hills, Calif., at age paying in Confederate money? 73. Of course not. One year ago: A The mayor and council haven’t found a replace- Sudanese jetliner skidded ment because they haven’t wanted to find one. It’s off a runway and crashed into airport lights after past time for them to crank up the hiring process or landing in Khartoum, explain to the public why a system which the peo- killing 30 people. ple approved and which functioned well for Today’s Birthdays: decades is no longer suitable. Britain’s Prince Philip is 88. Attorney F. Lee Bailey is 76. Actor Jurgen The Daily Citizen Prochnow is 68. Media commentator Jeff Greenfield is 66. Former Sen. John Edwards is 56. Actor Andrew Stevens is 54. Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer is 50. Rock musician Kim Deal is 48. Actress Gina Gershon is 47. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn is 46. Actress Kate Flannery is 45. Model-actress Elizabeth Hurley is 44. The environmentalist threat

Eternal vigilance — that’s the only levels, hurricanes, The National Geographic magazine Letters policy answer I can think of in the fight against tornadoes, melting ran an article noting its life-saving util- a certain style of extreme environmen- glaciers and more. ity. The United States agreed on using We want your letters and strive to print them talism that, first off, would mendacious- The scientist Paul DDT to combat malaria, and so did the ly fill you with fear to win your support Ehrlich once sincere- United Nations. in a timely manner. When submitting a letter, for a cause, and then turn around and do ly warned how over- But extremism dies hard, and at a please include your address and daytime telephone something worse. It would deny the population would time when DDT is only just now begin- number for verification. Addresses and phone enormous human costs of causes it cause the starvation ning to do its good work again, the endorses. of hundreds of mil- United Nations has said it wants to start numbers are neither printed nor revealed. Please Examples of each are with us at the lions in the 1970s and chipping away at its use, taking it out of limit your letters to 400 words or less. We may moment, one coming from an outfit 1980s. It didn’t hap- commission entirely no later than the edit letters for length, grammar and clarity. called The Global Humanitarian Jay pen. 2020s. A new drug might be better,it Forum, which is headed by former U.N. The flip side of says, but there are questions about that Anonymous letters are rarely published. Secretary General Kofi Annan. It spon- Ambrose this alarmism is virtu- new drug’s cost and side effects, and sored a study saying human-caused al silence and even even if that were not true, why not Send your letters to: global warming kills 300,000 people tacit-to-open collu- employ all means available to stop the annually,harms another 325 million sion in the deaths of millions of African malarial slaughter? The objective The Daily Citizen and robs economies of $125 billion. children through some degree or the should be to phase out the disease, not P.O. Box 1167 Is the debate on climate change now other of hostility to the use of DDT to DDT. Dalton, Ga. 30722 really,really over, given this run-for- fight malaria. For all the good environmentalism the-hills proclamation that goes far Banned in America because of dan- has done, it is at its far-out fringes not Or E-mail: beyond any previous declaration of cur- gers to wildlife, the pesticide is in some science, not rational, not wise, not [email protected] rent climate catastrophe? Hardly. All instance and some parts of the world the beneficent, but a wild-eyed, dishonest, kinds of observers are objecting, not most effective weapon against this dangerous, modernist superstition that, least among them a political science deadly,painful disease and poses mini- incredibly enough, has come to have professor who happens himself to think mal if any threats to human health or great influence in the corridors of WORDS OF WISDOM climate change a serious problem. the environment when sprayed inside power. A consequence is policies that The study,says Roger Pielke of the homes. Environmental consternation can lead to unspeakable disaster. Bible verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. University of Colorado, is a “method- nevertheless kept many rich countries In a democracy, at least this much is Do not depend on your own understanding. In all your ological embarrassment and poster from sending DDT to poor,malaria- required of the people — that they ways remember him. Then he will make your paths child for how to lie with statistics.”In a inflicted countries and caused some watch this thing very carefully,refuse to smooth and straight.” New York Times article and on a blog people in those countries to fear the be its dupes, and speak up in defense of site, he says researchers have no way of pesticide themselves. the human good. knowing how much extreme weather In some places, thanks to these prac- Proverbs 3:5-6 can be attributed to man-made warming tices, malarial death rates rose dramati- (Jay Ambrose, formerly as opposed to other causes and whether cally,and then, several years ago, the Washington director of editorial poli- Thought for today: “I am firm. Yo u are obstinate.He deaths in certain regions result from anti-DDT ethos began to change. While cy for Scripps Howard newspapers is a pig-headed fool.” warming or from various societal rea- some environmentalists remained and the editor of dailies in El Paso, sons. opposed to its use, a number of environ- Texas, and Denver, is a columnist liv- Scaremongering is a beloved tactic mental groups came around to saying ing in Colorado. He can be reached at Katharine Whitehorn of some greenies. All by himself, Al that DDT might be helpful here and [email protected].) British newspaper columnist Gore has misled people about rising sea there, if only temporarily. The Daily Citizen Wednesday, June 10, 2009 5A Whitfield teacher wants job back

BY RACHEL BROWN ness days as state law requires. eliminated and that he did not ing positions, 12 elementary posi- er repair/programming classes, [email protected] School system attorney Stan promise Tarter another job. Tarter tions and five middle school posi- saying student interest had Hawkins represented superinten- said she had spoken with Brown tions, officials said. State funding dropped. A Whitfield Career Academy dent Katie Brochu in the hearing several times but didn’t know until cuts made it necessary to trim The Career Academy lost 7.5 teacher whose contract was among and Tarter represented herself. Tuesday during her hearing that the costs, Brochu said, and class sizes teaching positions, and the school seven school system teachers not Before the hearing, Tarter said ISS job was gone. also increased so that fewer teach- system overall lost 34.5 positions. renewed for the upcoming school she was told her “That sort of ers were needed. Seven teacher contracts were not year is waiting for a decision from position was cut took me as a big The teaching reductions, along renewed in the reduction in force, the Board of Education after an because the surprise,”she with plans to hire 13 fewer para- and the remaining positions were appeal on Tuesday to get her job school’s drafting said. “I was not professionals, will save about not filled after teachers resigned or back. program had expecting that.” $4.17 million, officials said, help- retired. Emily Tarter,a30-year teacher been eliminated. Brown and ing to offset more than $6 million Tarter said she is job hunting who had drafting and in-school sus- She said she was Brochu said in state funding cuts. and wants to wait two years to pension classes at the Career promised she Tarter was a Brown said the drafting pro- retire so she can draw Social Academy last year,said she wasn’t could still teach good teacher gram was cut because only about Security. told her job was in jeopardy until it Tarter ISS, or in-school and employee. 60 students signed up for it in the “It is an unfortunate fact of life was eliminated. suspension, Her contract Hawkins 2008-2009 school year compared that you can’t just reduce bad Board members did not act but classes. was not renewed to at least a dozen more in previ- staff,”said Hawkins. “Sometimes promised to notify Tarter of their Principal Phillip Brown testified because school officials decided to ous years. The school also cut all you have to reduce good staff. That decision in writing within five busi- the ISS program had also been eliminate 17.5 high school teach- of the welding/metals and comput- is what happened here.” Thigpen leaving Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

BY CHARLES OLIVER really knows what they are [email protected] doing,”she said. om The CVB, which also operates the Tunnel Hill After two and a half years Heritage Center,has a staff at the helm of the Dalton of six and an annual budget Area Convention and of $346,000, which comes Visitors Bureau, executive equally from the city of CONTRIBUTED PHOTO director Margaret Thigpen is Dalton and Whitfield The staff and administration of Murray Medical Center celebrate their award from VHA Inc. for quality,safe- stepping down. County. ty and patient experience. “My husband in being “Margaret Thigpen has transferred with his job to been a blessing to our com- Mobile, Ala.,”she said munity and has worked tire- Tuesday. “My last day will lessly to further the efforts Murray Medical receives award be June 26.” and execute the vision of the Thigpen said she will be Dalton Area Convention and busy over the next few Visitors Bureau,”said CVB SUBMITTED BY MURRAY MEDICAL scores in the six categories of doctor the Hamilton Health Care System net- weeks. board chairman Michael CENTER communications, nurse communica- work. “I’ve got several projects Williams. tions, responsiveness of hospital’s staff, “From our newly added CT scanner, that I’m trying to get far Pennington, who is also a Murray Medical Center in pain management, communications MRI and extensive surgery options to enough along so that they are member of the CVB board, Chatsworth has received a 2009 VHA about medications and discharge our Physician’s Specialty Clinic on completed or set to be com- said he hates to see Thigpen Leadership Award for Clinical instructions. campus, our abilities have increased pleted before my departure,” leave but understands. Excellence in Patient Experience from “It is an honor for us to receive this substantially,” said Hazel. “Our deci- she said. “We’ve really start- “Margaret really had a lot VHA Inc., a national health care award from VHA,”said Jim Hazel, sions are made with the best interest of ed the momentum to pull in of momentum going. She alliance. The award honors the hospital Murray Medical administrator. “It is a the citizens of Murray County and their visitors to our area and dis- was doing a good job, and a for meeting or exceeding national per- tribute to our staff, our physicians and overall health. We hope that as we con- cover what we have.” lot of things we have been formance standards for clinical care. all of the people involved in this com- tinue to grow that other people, both In February,Dalton pushing are starting to come The award recognizes hospitals in munity’s health care that this award is Murray County citizens and people Mayor David Pennington to fruition. But another job three categories: clinical quality,patient being given to our hospital. Murray from surrounding communities, choose asked the CVB and the called for her husband,”he safety or patient experience, and meet- County truly has a growing, beautiful to come in and see the advances we are Dalton-Whitfield Chamber said. ing defined standards for patient care. hospital to be proud of.” making in health care today. We believe of Commerce to spearhead Williams and Pennington “VHA Leadership Award winners Since the opening of the $6.7 million that they will be in for a pleasant sur- efforts to increase tourism in said the CVB board will have demonstrate that excellence can be emergency department in December prise. We have really come a long way the greater Dalton area. to meet to map out a search achieved with the proper focus on qual- 2007, the hospital has seen increased since our origins in 1949.” Thigpen said she will update for a new director. ity,safety and patient experience,”said capacity,size and service lines, and now Murray Medical is at 707 Old Dalton city and county officials on But Pennington said this Trent Haywood, VHA’s chief medical provides a place where Murray County Ellijay Road. To learn more visit those efforts this week. will provide an opportunity officer. residents can receive high quality health www.murraymedical.org or contact the Thigpen started as execu- for local officials to look at Murray Medical achieved high care closer to home while remaining in hospital at (706) 695-4564. tive director of the CVB in ways to combine resources. October 2006. She previous- He noted the Downtown ly served as director of sales Dalton Development and vice president for con- Authority has been without a Attend Girls State vention sales and marketing director since Sarah Harrison for the Mobile Bay stepped down in March and Girls State is a national program of the American Convention and Visitors both the CVB and the DDDA Legion Auxiliary held in Statesboro at Georgia Bureau. will move into the old freight Southern University.It provides instruction and prac- “As I get ready to leave, depot on Morris Street when tical application of the principles and procedures of my job is to keep the its renovation is finished this city,county and state government. It is intended for momentum going. The staff fall. students with sound character who display qualities of leadership and scholarship and who participate in activities in their schools, churches and communities. Man jailed after being Those attending sponsored by Unit 112 of Dalton are, from left, Natalia Santiago, Vanessa Holquin, Channel Salazar,Adrienne Orem and Kelsey Kirk. Not pictured shot in police chase is Casey Crump. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CLARKESVILLE (AP) heading onto the lawn of a — A northeast Georgia man church, and as the driver is jailed after being shot attempted to run over that while leading deputies on a deputy,another fired several CALL TO chase through Habersham shots, striking the driver. LiveInConcert County,including two The truck kept going, churchyards. through another churchyard SUBSCRIBE Sheriff’s Col. Greg Bowen and off an embankment. The the group INSTEREO says a deputy tried to stop a driver fled on foot. th pickup with no taillights Bowen says 40-year-old TODAY! June 13 at 6pm about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday,but Milon Ray Jackson of Alto the driver fled along Chase refused hospital treatment for at Road in Cornelia. 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Ahmed WASHINGTON — Ghailani, a Tanzanian Democrats at both ends of accused in two American the Capitol accelerated Embassy bombings a decade their drive to enact health ago, pleaded not guilty — in care legislation on Tuesday, English — in a brief but his- outlining proposals to toric federal court hearing extend coverage to unin- that transported him from sured millions but omitting open-ended military deten- most details on plans for tion to the civilian criminal raising more than $1 tril- justice system. President lion needed to cover costs. Barack Obama has said “We are going to be deficit- keeping Ghailani from com- neutral — even — over five ing to the United States or 10 years,”White House “would prevent his trial and budget director Peter conviction.”Taking a drasti- Orszag said, and President cally different stance, House Barack Obama told Republican leader John Democratic lawmakers he Boehner of Ohio labeled would soon outline as Tuesday’s move “the first much as $300 billion in step in the Democrats’plan additional savings from to import terrorists into Medicare and Medicaid. A America.” first-ever tax on employer- provided health benefits Attackers detonate also figures prominently Linda Williams’ second-grade class at Varnell the second row. Readers who can identify other truck bomb among options under con- Elementary posed for this photograph during the individuals or who wish to share historic photos of sideration in Congress, but 1982-1983 school year.Williams is at far left on the any Whitfield County school may call Ellen PESHAWAR, Pakistan Obama campaigned against second row; parapro Pat Metcalf is at far right on Thompson or Freida Talley at (706) 217-6733. — Suicide attackers shot that last year and its inclu- their way past guards and sion in the bill would set off a massive blast require him to reverse Tuesday outside a luxury course. hotel where foreigners and For the Birds well-to-do Pakistanis mixed, Hiring picks up in killing at least 11 people Terry Granger and Salvador Guzman and wounding 70, officials restaurants, health in Anne Hensley’s seventh-grade said. The bombers struck centers class at Eastbrook Middle School the Pearl Continental Hotel work on a bird house.Students in at about 10 p.m., when WASHINGTON — Signs the class worked on their geometry nightlife was still in swing. of stabilization in the job skills by drawing a scale model of The attack reduced a section market are emerging, their prototype bird house.They of the hotel to concrete rub- according to several private used recycled materials such as pal- ble and twisted steel and surveys, as restaurants, let wood and materials salvaged left a huge crater in a park- mortgage servicers and from Dumpsters for the houses. ing lot. The blast came a health centers step up hiring. Some of the students used a hand week after Taliban leaders About a quarter of manufac- saw to cut their wood; others waited turing companies and more warned they would carry for their wood to be cut with a miter than 40 percent of service- out major attacks in large saw by co-teacher James Taylor to cities in retaliation for an sector employers plan to hire workers in June, the the sizes they specified. The stu- army offensive to reclaim dents were also shown how to safely the nearby Swat Valley highest totals in six months, according to a survey by the use a drill. Paraprofessional Alison region from the militants. Flood assisted with the project. No claim surfaced immedi- Society for Human ately for the bombing in Resource Management. Peshawar, the northwest’s Still, the figures are substan- largest city with about 2.2 tially lower than they were a million people. year ago. 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■ Although Flag Day is Sunday at 3 p.m. Sunday June 14, it will be celebrated on Saturday, ■ “Speak Up for the June 13, by United We American Flag” will be Stand with the posting of Sunday,Flag Day,at 2 the flags on the Whitfield p.m. in the Varnell city County Courthouse lawn gym. and on King Street. The Varnell Community Boy Scouts will be post- Club has hosted the event ing the flags at 7:00 a.m. since the early 1990s. It is and Girl Scouts will be designed to honor the retrieving the flags at 5 American flag, boost patri- p.m. otism in the community, The public is asked to and give citizens a chance offer help for the youth to speak from the heart groups. about how they feel about In event of rain and the this country. flags are wet at 5 p.m., For more information they will be retrieved on call (706) 694-4102. Lobby: Off to D.C. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS ➣ Rowena Martin grant winners from Dalton High School are,from left, principal Debbie Freeman, Melissa Continued from page 1A ness.” Quick, Regina Ragon and Wes Phinney. The other women at Thomason, a Dalton native. Thomason’s work are mar- “I’m thankful everyday that ried and have insurance Dalton Education Foundation awards I’m healthy,but I could go through their husbands. She out and be in a car accident. doesn’t have children. Since Things change drastically. A she lacks insurance, she has lot of people are in the same forgone routine checkups four new grants to city educators situation.” because of the out of pocket Today,Thomason leaves costs. That led her to seek SUBMITTED BY THE program was supported in for Washington, D.C., to dis- out information about the DALTON EDUCATION part by the Grassroots Arts cuss health care reform with uninsured. FOUNDATION Program of the Georgia legislators and their aides on Last year,Thomason was Council for the Arts through Thursday as part of reading an online article Two new grant programs the appropriations of the Consumers Union’s annual about the state of U.S. health which both honor the late Georgia General Assembly “lobby day.” Consumers care and the millions of unin- Rowena Hyatt Martin, a for- and in partnership with the Union is the independent, sured across the country. The mer Dalton Public Schools Creative Arts Guild. nonprofit publisher of Web site allowed readers to teacher,were rolled out by Consumer Reports maga- post comments detailing the Dalton Education Shaheen Foundation zine. their experiences. So Foundation earlier this adds awards Thomason isn’t sure who Thomason typed in her story. month. Complementing the above she will meet with. She In July,Consumers Union Both provide needed award is the David and Linda wants to relay the problems sent her an e-mail and asked resources for Dalton Public Shaheen Foundation Inc. of everyday people in if she would like to tell her Schools’ educators to devel- Creative Teaching Award in Dalton. After all, as a hair story to an online audience. op and implement outstand- Memory of Rowena H. stylist Thomason talks to Later that month,acrew ing, creative and engaging Martin. “different people from dif- from the “Cover America teaching ideas. There are three winners ferent walks of life.” Tour” came to Dalton and here: “I’m not sure how in taped an interview with her. Martin Creative Phil Jones and Lisa touch they are with their con- The interview can be seen at Teaching Award Goode and the Blue Ridge “Blue Ridge Sunrise School” received funds for its stituents,”Thomason said of www.coveramericatour.org/2 The Rowena Hyatt Martin School faculty received 6:30 a.m. program. Outgoing principal Phil Jones, legislators in Washington. 008/07/jill_in_dalton_ga.ht “The average family in ml. Creative Teaching Award $3,575 for “Blue Ridge left, and incoming principal Lisa Goode wrote the Dalton a year ago had a job “I just kind of stumbled was established by friends Sunrise School,”an early grant proposal together.Jones will become princi- morning array of engaging, in the carpet mill. Now, a on this by voicing my opin- and family of Martin. pal of Park Creek School. Two Dalton High School worthwhile learning and year later they may have lost ion and it has snowballed teachers, Melissa Quick and social activities for children their job. It seems the way from there,”Thomason said. Regina Ragon, are the first who arrive at school as early it’s been going they favor the She later attended a sum- winners of this grant. Their as 6:30 a.m. insurance companies and the mit in White Plains, N.Y., project, “Festival of Julie Fischer and the pharmaceutical companies. hosted by Consumers Union. Nations,”is a multicultural Brookwood School kinder- Things need to change for In addition to health care, the fair focused on the 80 differ- garten teachers earned $980 the people because things are summit covered topics rang- ent nations represented with- for “Kindergarten Literacy only going to get worse if ing from credit card reform in the Dalton-Whitfield com- Connections.”The “connec- there’s not real reform.” to identity theft. She was munity. In this year’s initial tions” are between the class- Thomason wants health then asked by Consumers festival, students and com- room and home. The funds insurance to be more afford- Union to attend the lobby munity people from the dif- will buy duplicates of items able and accessible. Cutting day in the nation’s capital. ferent countries, along with used in class for the children administrative costs is a start, Thomason has never been other Dalton High School to take home and use to prac- she said. About 45.7 million to Washington and joked she students and faculty,manned tice what they learned. Americans were uninsured in was more nervous about tents devoted to particular Dalton High School 2007, compared to 47 mil- finding her way around the countries, cultures and cus- drama teacher Wes Phinney lion in 2006, according to the city on the Metro subway toms. was awarded $500 for U.S. Census Bureau. system than meeting with Additionally,entertain- “Essential Shakespeare: The “I used to be one of those any legislators or aides. ment troupes, including Bard — Boredom Banished,” people who thought, ‘Why “There are other people Chinese dancers and African a two-week intensive drama don’t people have insur- like myself who don’t have a dancers with steel drums, workshop led by professional ance?’” Thomason said. “I voice and don’t have a way performed on outdoor stages actor — and Dalton High had health insurance, an to fight for what’s really for the students,faculty and School graduate — Lane individual policy, up until I needed,”Thomason said. community members who Davies that covers basic act- The Brookwood Kindergarten Literacy Program was was 40 and I never turned in attended. ing techniques and uses chosen for a Dalton Education Foundation award. a claim but it went up twice a In addition to the Martin Shakespearean plays as the Julie Fischer wrote the grant and received it on year. When I dropped it, it grant and other funds, this foundation of the classes. behalf of the Brookwood kindergarten teachers. was around $550 a month. I’m figuring if I still had it it COFFEE CABIN would be up around $700 or $800 a month. With the car- Lite Vanilla Lt. Gov. Cagle’s aide to hold listening session pet industry going down, it’s FREEwithany purchase & trickled down to my busi- 5ads.800 S. Hamilton Ave. Dennis Potts, the northern field office remain available and accessi- Atlanta for a personal meeting. It is representative for Lt. Gov. Casey ble to Georgians who have questions our goal to be convenient and come Cagle, will hold a listening session and concerns regarding state issues,” to them.” DONATE THATCAR! on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at said Cagle. “As we look for ways to Local elected officials are encour- Free Pickup •Tax Write-Off •WeDoPaperwork •Running/Not Dalton City Hall. 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Editor’s note: Ten years more hoodia sold in this to supplement use. one in five had potentially and $2.5 billion in research country than made in the The Institute of Medicine, harmful levels of lead, mer- have found no cures from world, so people are not get- an independent science panel cury or arsenic. Tests in alternative medicine. Yet ting hoodia,”said Dr. that advises the government, Houston, Chicago, San these mostly unproven treat- Mehmet Oz, a heart surgeon studied the situation in 2005. Francisco and New York ments are now mainstream and frequent Oprah Winfrey “The committee is con- City turned up similar and used by more than a guest who occasionally has cerned about the quality of results. third of all Americans. This touted the stuff. dietary supplements in the Metals naturally accumu- is the third in an Associated Industry groups say that United States. Product relia- late in certain herbs and Press series examining their quality problems are the bility is low,”says its report, come from the soil they are use and potential risks. exception rather than the which urged amending the grown in. Many supplement rule. 1994 law to tighten con- ingredients come from BY MARILYNN “I believe that the prob- sumer protections. Europe, India and China. MARCHIONE lem is narrow, that the well- Trade associations say the ■ Potency problems AP Medical Writer established and reputable FDA’s new rules do that. In ConsumerLab.com brands deserve their reputa- “We are FDA-regulated testing last November,four Lead in ginkgo pills. tions,”said Michael products,”though not in the out of seven supplements Arsenic in herbals. Bugs in a McGuffin, president of the same way as pre- contained less gink- baby’s colic and teething American Herbal Products scription or over- Coming go than claimed on syrup. Toxic metals and par- Association. the-counter drugs, Thursday: their labels, and one asites are part of nature, and Of course, prescription said Steven Mister, Government failed to break apart all of these have been found drugs have had problems, president of the spends billions properly to release in “natural” products and too. Dozens of deaths were Council for testing supple- its ingredients. dietary supplements in linked last year to tainted Responsible ments, and finds Seven out of nine recent years. heparin, a blood thinner pro- Nutrition. that very few are failed in tests in Set aside the issue of duced in China, for example. Although many effective. 2003, as did six out whether vitamin and herbal However, pharmaceutical people take supple- of 13 in 2005. supplements do any good. drugs must show evidence to ments with no “It is now Are they safe? Is what’s the government of safety and apparent ill effects, there believed that ginkgo is on the label really what’s in effectiveness before they go have been many quality among the most adulterated the bottle? Tests by on sale. Not so for dietary problems that a consumer herbs,”the company reports. researchers and private labs supplements. AP PHOTO/Rob Carr might never realize because Tests by California scien- suggest the answer some- Fifteen years ago, they don’t always produce tists of two dozen ginseng times is no. Congress passed a law that Dr.William Obermeyer of ConsumerLab.com preps symptoms: supplements, reported in a One quarter of supple- treats supplements like food supplement pills to be sent to labs for testing in ■ Contaminants nutrition journal in 2001, ments tested by an independ- and allows them to go Pasadena, Md. One quarter of supplements tested ConsumerLab.com found found that many differed ent company over the last straight to market without by the company over the past decade have had lead in at least one brand from their labels. The con- decade have had some sort of federal Food and Drug some sort of problem, from contents that don’t each of zinc, black cohosh centrations of some ginseng problem. Some contained Administration approval. match the label to unsafe amounts. and ginkgo products tested compounds varied by up to contaminants. Others had The FDA can act only after in recent years. Lead can 200-fold from product to contents that did not match consumers get sick or a safe- rules also set no limits on resources first on public accumulate and cause many product. label claims. Some had ty issue comes to light. toxins such as lead; nor do health emergencies and health problems, and the In ConsumerLab.com ingredients that exceeded “We called it ‘the body they change the fundamental products that may have testing company wants a tests, six out of nine chon- safe limits. Some contained rule,”’ said William way these products are sold caused injury or illness,”she national limit of 0.5 micro- droitin supplements failed real drugs masquerading as Obermeyer,achemist who to the public. wrote. grams per day — a level that testing in April 2007. One natural supplements. left the FDA to found “It leaves the level of Millions of Americans in California requires a had only 8 percent of what it “We buy it just as the con- ConsumerLab.com with quality up to the manufactur- take vitamin, herbal or other warning on the label. claimed to contain, and one sumer buys it” from stores, Cooperman. If a supplement er,” Cooperman said. dietary supplements. Annual A fungal toxin was found “maximum strength” prod- said Dr. Tod Cooperman, was harmful, “we had to In a written statement, sales exceed $23 billion, and in four red yeast rice prod- uct had none. president of have so many adverse events FDA spokeswoman Susan more than 40,000 products ucts in March 2008. And in Vitamins and minerals ConsumerLab.com. The before we could make a Cruzan said the new rules are on the market. Tens of 2007, federal officials had problems, too. A “high company tests pills for mak- move on it. It was really like contain what is “needed to thousands of supplement- warned about a liquid herbal potency” iron supplement ers that want its seal of closing the barn door after ensure quality,” and that related health problems are supplement sold for colic contained less than half the approval, and publishes rat- all the animals left.” products that contain con- handled by U.S. poison con- and teething pain after find- amount claimed. Of 23 top- ings for subscribers, much as The law said the FDA taminants or whose labels do trol centers each year, ing cryptosporidium, a selling vitamin C pills, one Consumer Reports does with could write quality control not honestly describe their according to a report in the waterborne parasite that provided less than half the household goods. rules for products sold in the contents, are considered New England Journal of causes severe diarrhea. amount promised; the sug- Other tests, reported in U.S. It took the FDA 13 adulterated and subject to Medicine in 2002. Ayurvedics — popular gested dosages of some oth- scientific journals, found years to adopt these, and further action by the agency. Until last year,supple- herbals used in traditional ers were beyond recom- prenatal vitamins lacking they are just now taking But she conceded that the ment makers were not medicines from India — mended safe levels. claimed amounts of iodine effect. But the rules do not agency is spread thin. required to report problems often contain hazardous met- Last year,nearly 200 and supplements short on say what tests companies “In that FDA has limited to the FDA, and even now als, studies in medical jour- people were sickened by ginseng and hoodia — an must do to prove what is in resources to analyze the they must report only serious nals report. In 2004, supplements containing up African plant sparking the their products, and some composition of food prod- ones. The agency estimates researchers tested 70 to 200 times the amount of latest diet craze. tests can be fooled by sub- ucts, including dietary sup- that more than 50,000 safety ayurvedic remedies in the selenium stated on the “There’s at least 10 times bing other ingredients. The plements, it focuses these problems a year are related Boston area and found that label. 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• Larry Arrington, Dalton daughter and son-in-law, Peeples Funeral Home of friends and family today Louise Jones and Brenda • Faye Dailey Blake, Karen and Charles Dalton of Alice Frances Chatsworth is in charge of from noon until 3 p.m. and Adams both of Dalton; four Rocky Face Eton; son and daughter-in- Green the funeral arrangements. from 6 until 8 p.m. at the grandsons; four granddaugh- • Alice Frances Green, law, Steve and Lisa Spence www.legacy.com funeral home. ters; nieces and nephews. Chatsworth of Chatsworth; grandsons, Mrs. Alice Frances In lieu of flowers memo- Services will be Friday at • Ralph David Jackson, Steven Spence and Shawn Green, 81, of Chatsworth, Ralph David rials may be made to the 2 p.m. in the chapel of Love went to be with the Lord on Athens Spence; sister and brother- Muscular Dystrophy Funeral Home with the Rev. Monday,June 8, 2009. Jackson • Delores Satterfield in-law, Kay and Eddie Association. Vince Goble officiating. Gulledge of Dalton; brother Frances was preceded in Ralph David Jackson, 56, Lord & Stephens Funeral The family will receive Straw, Dalton and sister-in-law, James and death by her husband, Roy died Tuesday,June 9, 2009. Home, 4355 Lexington friends at the Love Funeral Frances Dailey of Dalton; E. Green Sr.; a son, Roy E. The funeral is Thursday at Road, Athens, is in charge of Home Thursday from 2 to 8 Obituary notices are brother-in-law Ben Durham, Green Jr.; parents, Clarence 1 p.m. at the chapel of Lord arrangements. p.m. posted online at nieces and nephews; special and Mary Cochran Wooten; and Stephens East with the www.legacy.com At the request of Delores, www.daltondailycitizen.com friends,Lula Valley and and brothers, Buster Wooten Rev. Darrly Mathis officiat- cremation will follow after Charisse Mullins both of and R.V. Wooten. ing. Delores Satterfield services. Dalton. Survivors include her Burial will be at Oconee Straw In lieu of flowers, memo- Larry Arrington Graveside services will be daughter and son-in-law, Memorial Park. rials may be made to one’s Thursday at 10 a.m. at Barbara and Terry Cross of Born in Whitfield County, Mrs. Delores Satterfield favorite chairty. Larry Arrington, 45, of United Memorial Gardens Cohutta; son and daughter- he was the son of the late Straw, 78, of Dalton, died Words of comfort may be Dalton, died Tuesday,June with the Rev. Ricky Spence in-law, Rodney and Patricia Ralph Jackson of Tuesday,June 9, 2009, at her sent to the family at 9, 2009. officiating. Green of Chatsworth; daugh- Chatsworth. He was a store residence. www.lovefuneralhomega.co Arrangements are incom- Words of comfort may be ter-in-law,Mary Sue Green manager with Eckerd Drug She was the daughter of m. plete and will be announced sent to the family at of Cohutta; 10 grandchil- Stores for 23 years. He was a the late Gene and Flossie Love Funeral Home 1402 by Ponders Funeral Home. www.lovefuneralhomega.co dren; 14 great-grandchil- member of Eleventh Avenue Satterfield and was preceded N. Thornton ave. (across www.legacy.com m. dren; nieces and nephews. Baptist Church in Dalton. He in death by her sister,Jean from Hamilton Medical Love Funeral Home 1402 Services will be Thursday was a loving father and Harris. Center) Dalton, is in charge Faye Dailey Blake N. Thornton Ave. (across at 2 p.m. in the chapel of grandfather. Delores is survived by her of arrangements. Mrs. Faye Dailey Blake, from Hamilton medical Peeples Funeral Home with He is survived by his loving husband of 42 years, www.legacy.com 66, of Rocky Face, died Center) Dalton is in charge the Rev. Jeff Johnson and the sons: Tim Jackson and Jim Straw of Dalton; daugh- Sunday,May 7, 2009. of arrangements. Rev. John Gregory officiat- Christopher Jackson both of ters and son-in-law, Rebecca She was the daughter of www.legacy.com ing. Athens; wife of 28 years, Straw of Cohutta, Micaela the late Randall and Effie Burial will be in Murray Chris Jackson of Athens, and and Jim Lester of Las Vegas, Dunn Dailey and was pre- Memorial Gardens. two grandchildren, Sidney Nev.; sons and daughters-in- Love ceded in death by her broth- Love The family will receive and Savannah; mother, law, Joseph and Judith Straw Funeral Home er,Johnnie Dailey; sister, Funeral Home friends at the funeral home Alberta Cross Jackson; sis- of Culver City,Calif., Phillip Family Owned Since 1935 Maxine Durham and a Family Owned Since 1935 today after 5 p.m. until the ter,Wilma Mae Moon of and Cynthia Straw of Dalton, funeral hour at 2 p.m. on Chatsworth. Andrei and Tracy Straw of 278-3313 grandson, Randall Harrison. 278-3313 Faye is survived by her Thursday. The family will receive Rockford, Mich.; sisters, THE MARKET Murray eyes shorter school calendar

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I’m not sure it’s politically OK to journalism that the history books in 1948, he was a October 10, 1939.” a rational mention this, now that we’ve elected was pulled off in prominent and powerful black civil When Dr. Hill proudly showed his President Obama and we’re officially May of 1948 by rights leader and activist in Atlanta newly erected mausoleum to Sprigle in a post-racial age. Ray Sprigle, a star who today has a street named after and Dobbs 61 Mays ago, Sprigle argument But I saw more black people in a reporter for the him. wrote, Dr. Hill regarded it “only as recent four-day,1,600-mile road trip Pittsburgh Post- Sprigle and Dobbs spent a week his tribute to the ones he loved.”But from Atlanta to the Mississippi Delta Gazette who died in the Mississippi Delta, which is Sprigle, who by then had seen as BY JOSE DE LA ISLA and back than I have in Pittsburgh in in 1957. why on May 18 I found myself much of Jim Crow’s separate and Hispanic Link News Service the last year. Fourteen years tramping through a badly overgrown unequal domain as he could stom- The New South, in case any other before John black cemetery in Lyon, Miss., look- ach, was not so naïve. While some Republicans dumb Yankee besides me hasn’t Howard Griffin ing for the “magnificent tomb of In his series he called Dr. Hill’s may try backing off their noticed what’s been obvious for Bill published his white Alabama marble” that Sprigle tomb “a monument to the cold- party's shocking reaction to decades, is far more racially integrat- Charen famous book described in his series. blooded cruelty of the white man; to the Supreme Court nomina- ed – from top to bottom – than the “Black Like Me,” According to Sprigle, the tomb the brutal mandate of a white world tion of Judge Sonia Old North. Sprigle — at age had been erected in Shufordville that black men and women must die Sotomayor,the damage has I’m sure this is no newsflash to 61 —disguised himself as a black Historical Cemetery by a wealthy rather than be permitted to defile a already been done. Georgians, where blacks make up 30 man and, as he put it, “ate, slept, black Clarksdale dentist, Dr. P.W. cot or an operating table in a white Not to her. But to the percent of the population,or traveled and lived black” for four Hill, to honor his wife Marjorie and hospital with their black skins.” party. Mississippians, where blacks com- weeks in the Jim Crow South. their unborn child. I have no idea what Dr. Hill’s neg- Count those responsible prise 37 percent. But I live in In August of 1948, Sprigle, a con- Both had died on an operating lected and desecrated tomb would as Rush Limbaugh, convict- Pittsburgh, the capital city of one of servative Republican who hated FDR table in a black Memphis hospital 78 symbolize to Ray Sprigle today – if ed felon and radio personali- the country’s lily-whitest metro and won a Pulitzer in 1938 for prov- miles away. Dr. Hill had sent them he could find it – or what the ghosts ty G. Gordon Liddy, Tom regions. ing that Supreme Court Justice Hugo north by ambulance in the middle of of Sprigle and Dobbs would make of Tancredo, Mike Huckabee, Nearly 90 percent of us western Black was a loyal member of the the night because he knew his wife, the New & Improved South. Patrick Buchanan, Newt Pennsylvanians are plain old vanilla KKK, unleashed his highly charged, who needed an emergency Caesarian But they’d obviously be mighty Gingrich and Karl Rove in Caucasian and about 10 percent are 21-part nationally syndicated news- section to save her life, would not be pleased and proud to learn that Jim that group. Note that none black. Latinos and Asians are almost paper series. admitted under any circumstances to Crow, the system of legal oppression are officeholders. as demographically rare here as Headlined “I Was a Negro in the the local (whites-only) Clarksdale that appeared so invincible to them in But for lack of an organ- Detroit Redwing fans and Eskimos – South for 30 Days,”and later repack- hospital. 1948, has been dead and gone for ized Republican core, the sorry,Inuit. And in the southern sub- aged as the 1949 book “In the Land Just as I was about to give up my decades — and that marble monu- right wing serves as the urbs where I live you can go weeks of Jim Crow,”the series quickly drew search for Dr. Hill’s tragic tomb, it ments like Dr. Hill’s no longer have party's voice. without seeing a person of any color the ire of the Southern press and emerged from its clump of dense to be built for its victims. Sotomayor was called a except white. sparked one of the earliest national bushes like a Mayan ruin. "racist" incapable of sound I have good reason to have race on media debates about the immorality Far from gleaming, its white Bill Steigerwald is a former judicial decisions. Her envi- my mind – and good reason for mak- and un-Americanism of segregation. Alabama marble was soiled and dis- columnist and associate editor at able academic credentials as ing my recent dash through the Sprigle’s trusted guide and wheel- colored and its heavy metal door was the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review a distinguished student at South. man through the South’s parallel but off and leaning against an inside who’s also worked at the Princeton and Yale got I was doing research for a book unequal black universe was 66-year- wall. Inside were six marble vaults, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the dumbed down to portray her about an amazing, dangerous and old John Wesley Dobbs of Atlanta including one carved with “Margie L.A Times. as dim, and her very good long forgotten act of undercover (1882-1961). Already destined for Hill, Born October 30, 1904; Died record on the bench was characterized as anything but. Karl Rove,who never finished college, ridiculed her by saying, "I know lots of stupid people who went to Presidents deserve Ivy League schools." A sound person, after lis- tening to the diatribes, would know better than to dignify bigger paychecks the insanity with rebuttals. In a courtroom, a decent attor- ney would rest his or her case It seems that New good government. after the lunatic statements. York Mayor Michael But then when I But why sling so much Bloomberg thinks came to this town, mud, especially when the President Obama senators and basis for the criticism won't doesn't make very House members stick? much money. Of were making Well, it seems the real course, he is correct, $35,000 a year. issue has little to do with considering the job Whoopie! So Sotomayor. Tom Goldstein in Obama holds is the everything seems the reputable ScotusBlog most important in the relative. points out, "the absence of world. It hasn't been If one gauges controversy means bankrupt- Dan enough for a very Thomasson one's importance cy. It has to be invented by long time, in fact, by the amount of both sides, whatever the cost particularly when money one is paid, to the nominee personally measured against the Obama, the fair to and the integrity of the judi- compensation of corporate middling basketball player, ciary nationally." heads, movies stars and would be sitting on the bench In other words, a good under educated athletes. of a National Basketball fight is good for the politics Bloomberg is being Association team, wishing business. Now cooler Republican slapped around for the he were LeBron James, who heads are trying to dial back remark as he seeks an makes so much money at 24 all the mean words. In the unprecedented third term in he can't count it all. Not only new match, the public is the biggest of big city posts. that, no one seems to com- coaxed into believing that the There are those who see the plain about the amount Republican Party doesn't Iran’s odd democracy multibillionaire as insensi- James makes for possessing take ownership for what tive to the fact that a whole skills that could hardly be those surrogates are saying lot of Americans in these dif- described as important to the because they are not elected The most encouraging Ahmadinejad looked relationship with the West. ficult times would see nation's welfare. Nor does it officials. underreported news I've seen uncomfortable. He points to the surprising $400,000 a year and a seem to matter that his team Senate Republican leader lately was three short para- A moderate like Mousavi prominence of the Persian $50,000 expense account can't win a championship or Mitch McConnell and Texas graphs in my local newspa- could provide welcome language on the Internet and bolstered by a $19,000 enter- that he is a petulant jackass Senator John Cornyn tried to per under the headline: opportunities to defuse some the fact that Iranians main- tainment allowance as a pret- because of it. a dissociate the Senate hear- "Ahmadinejad, rival clash in of the Middle East's explo- tain at least 80,000 blogs. ty good pay package. Fair While paying our elected ing Sotomayor will receive live debate." siveness. Clearly,the Here's an exercise that enough. But just try that and appointed officials what from the types of accusations Iran has a presidential prospect of a somewhat more provides some insight into amount on your average pro- the job should be worth "others" in their party have election scheduled for conciliatory Obama adminis- modern Iran: Google "uni- fessional basketball, football wouldn't solve all of those made, but it may well be too Friday,and several reform tration helps moderates and versities Iran" and browse or baseball player and see questionable activities histo- late. The party has been out- candidates are challenging undercuts Ahmadinejad's the sites that come up. how far you get. ry shows us are endemic to sourced to those "others." Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the demagoguery. Let's hope for They're in Persian, of course, Actually,not only the government, it certainly What the chastizing really radical incumbent. One of the best. but nearly all of them pro- president but most of those would help. The legendary them is a popular former In any case, the debate is vide an English translation, tells us is that the voice of the we count on to make democ- Daniel Webster used to sell prime minister,Mir-Hossein instructive. We're used to which in itself says some- Republican Party has been racy work at the highest lev- his vote because he wasn't given to some people who Mousavi, and last week he characterizing the Iranians as thing about Iranian interest and Ahmadinejad, separated radical, hostage-taking, auto- in the West. els are woefully underpaid -- paid enough to keep himself want to be admired for how members of Congress and going and poor old Ulysses they bully a woman who has by a large table and a moder- cratic,anti-Semitic The university campuses ator,squared off in a 90- Islamomaniacs. But it's are attractive and modern. the judiciary and the top- S. Grant was so destitute segued a sustainable argu- level staffers they employ. when he left the White ment through judicial values minute, worth noting that a spirited Take a look at what the pro- nationally debate in which two different fessors are studying, teach- The result of this penurious House, he had to spend his in conflict. But what's really approach to compensation is last years in esophageal exposed is not a reaction to a broadcast visions of the country ing, and writing about. debate. emerge is entirely consistent They're married and have a steady stream of bad deci- agony writing his memoirs, Supreme Court nominee but sions, scandals and terribly which everyone agrees are that the "emperor has no The with a democratic tradition children and some of them entire in Iran that goes back to play ping-pong and paint- weak performers. Those who pretty darn good. That's not clothes." There is no func- take part in the process are, going to happen now, but tional Republican Party. debate is before the Revolution of ball. Some of the professors as they say at the crap table, why should the current occu- It is noteworthy how available 1905, which was a response are even women. "betting on the come" when pant have to wait for big Republicans got out of con- on the to the Shah's sale of the oil Note that the University trol and could not pull Internet, concession to the British. A of Tehran held its first they take their expertise and money? together an understandable John with an parliament was established "World Environment Day" contacts into the private sec- So Bloomberg is message of opposition. English and a legitimate constitution last June, and the volleyball tor where they will bring a absolutely accurate when he We are witnessing, not Crisp voiceover. was written. "Olympiad" just ended. The much higher price. challenges the pay scale for dissent or criticism, but the The Unfortunately,democracy dormitory complex is cele- Federal lawmakers have the man who runs the largest primal scream of defeat. time-keep- in Iran was derailed several brating the installation of decided on a 2.9-percent cost corporation in the history of Simple demographics ing moderator asked no times — in 1921 by a wireless Internet. These and of living increase this year the world. The old idea that explain this. questions, and the two candi- British-sponsored coup and other Iranian websites look a but nothing next year,being those who get the job should A new wave of "second dates were allowed to joust again by a coup sponsored lot more familiar than for- sensitive as they always are do it just for the honor is generation" Latinos may freely with alternating ten- by the United States in 1953, eign. to the political implications mostly bunk. Nearly every- "very well end up being the minute speeches. which kept the autocratic Let's hope moderation of raising one's own salary in one who runs for the job nail in the proverbial coffin Ahmadinejad was defensive Shah in power until the prevails when votes are cast a downturn. That gives them these days has a sizeable pri- for the Republican Party," as Mousavi minced few Islamic revolution of 1979. Friday. But however the the magnificent sum of vate bankroll. There is noth- claims the progressive blog words in his criticisms of the This history,however, election turns out, it's impor- something just over ing wrong with that but how Daily Kos. last four years of his presi- gives modern Iran a much tant to remember that the $174,000 annually,which, of many Harry Trumans have Republican popularity is dency. more nuanced character than ayatollahs and Ahmadinejad course is expected to pay for we seen of late? Let's at least falling faster than an anchor Mousavi firmly accused we were led to expect. don't come close to repre- two households,one here pay the people we elect an in dry dock. The faux criti- Ahmadinejad of incompe- In "The Shia Revival," senting everything about and the other in their home amount commensurate with cisms and denunciations of tence and dictatorial policies. Iran scholar Vali Nasr argues modern Iran. In some districts. While that amount the responsibility we heap on Judge Sonia Sotomayor He particularly criticized his that even since 1979, democ- respects we have much more seems tolerable for your them. Then we can legiti- should be seen for what they denial of the Holocaust, racy has been a significant in common with Iran than average plumber,it doesn't mately holler when they pointing out that element of Iranian politics, a with our friends the Saudis. really are — the waving of a add up too much for protect- screw up. Ahmadinejad's radical asser- position supported by the The time may be right for defiant white flag of surren- ing our lives, liberty and pur- tions seriously undermined regular success of moderates rapprochement. der by the same right wing suit of happiness. that long stood in the way of Iran's standing in the world. in regional elections. Mousavi argued for modera- Furthermore, Nasr and What that sum really (E-mail Dan K. building a Latino base within means is that only wealthy or Thomasson, former editor the party. Now they want to tion, more freedom and other experts argue that sig- (John M. Crisp teaches openness in Iranian society, nificant segments of Iranian in the English Department extremely poor people can of the Scripps Howard punish Hispanics who will afford to take the job, not an News Service, at thomas- keep them out of power. and more engagement with society are deeply interested at Del Mar College in the West. in modernity and in a better Corpus Christi, Texas.) encouraging prospect for [email protected].) B SPORTS

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PREP FOOTBALL PREP BASKETBALL: TENNESSEE-GEORGIA ALL-STAR CLASSIC Just peachy: Georgia gets sweep

BY LARRY FLEMING INSIDE SPORTS get the ball into the frontcourt, Cole got a steal near midcourt and drove to the basket, [email protected] jHanshaw takes third in old-school ride, 2B his layup stretching Georgia’s lead to 86-83. CHATTANOOGA — Georgia’s boys jStanley Cup finals on way to Game 7, 2B hung around just long enough to beat “I got lucky I guess,”Cole said. “Really,I Tennessee, 88-86, Tuesday night in the jHicks reels in high finish at bass tourney, 3B anticipated the pass, went for it and got it. Tennessee-Georgia All-Star Basketball jVick under pressure to make new plan, 3B I’m lucky (because) I almost dropped the Classic at Notre Dame High School. basketball going downcourt.” In the girls game, Georgia built a 53-41 throws by Dade County’s Tyler Hughes. But Dalton’s David White dropped in two free lead early in the third quarter and held on for Tennessee stretched its lead to 77-70 and the throws with 18.1 seconds remaining for a 62-56 victory,with Dalton’s Emily Volunteer State was up 82-76 with 1:55 left. Georgia’s final points. Broadrick scoring five points in her final prep Dalton’s Caz Cole hit a bucket for “Coach told us to keep running them up and basketball game. It was Georgia’s third Georgia, Tyler Arnold of Calhoun made a down the court and to play defense,”said straight win in the series. free throw and Cole got a rebound and put it White, who finished with 12 points. “We just In a sweltering gymnasium, the action in back in and Georgia knotted the game at 82 practiced once but we had good chemistry and the seventh edition of the boys Classic was with 1:18 left. there are a lot of good players on this team. It just as hot as the surroundings. Tennessee went up 83-82 on Jordan means a lot to represent Georgia and get a win.” Tennessee started the fourth quarter with a Clark’s free throw, but Georgia’s Hughes hit 67-60 lead, but Georgia never lost its grit. two free throws for an 84-83 lead with 30.9 FILE PHOTO/Rome News-Tribune ➣ Please see HOOPS, 3B Along with new teammate Nash Georgia tied the game at 69 on two free seconds on the clock. As Tennessee tried to Nance,Calhoun High wide receiver Da’Rick Rogers announced his col- lege commitment on Tuesday. PREP SOFTBALL: ALL-STAR GAMES Calhoun WR makes UGA Callie Thomas, a two-time commitment choice as Player of the Year on The BY ALEX SCARBOROUGH Daily Citizen’s Rome News-Tribune All-Area Nash Nance made his first pass to Softball Team, Da’Rick Rogers for Calhoun on Tuesday will represent afternoon. the northern But instead of throwing a football to half of the the big-time wide receiver for the first state and be time since transferring from Darlington, one of just two Nance tossed his teammate something dif- players from ferent — a University of Georgia hat that Northwest let people know Rogers’ intentions to Georgia in commit to the Bulldogs. today’s Rogers returned the favor, reaching Georgia down and giving his new quarterback a Athletic Vanderbilt cap. Coaches It was a moment for which both Association appeared anxious. Surrounded by their all-star games friends and families, Nance and Rogers in Kennesaw. sneaked in time to rehearse what they would say to the cameras, mouthing MATT HAMILTON silently who they would thank and what The Daily Citizen they had to say. With no helmet or pads on, this was the biggest moment of their football careers. While Rogers and Nance haven’t played a regular season game together for Calhoun as they prepare for their senior Something to prove season, the two friends and teammates decided to publicize their college choices together. Nance pointed to the proximity to home and academics when choosing Thomas plays ambassador for school, area Vanderbilt, saying, “You can’t measure a Vanderbilt degree.” BY MARTY KIRKLAND The doubleheader will begin at 4 p.m. at ing power as a junior and senior,Thomas was The Vanderbilt football program has [email protected] KSU’s Bailey Park. a major part of Northwest’s success in recent taken big strides in recent years under Callie Thomas took her last swings for “Basically,it’s about representing my seasons as the Lady Bruins advanced to three head coach Bobby Johnson, including Northwest Whitfield’s softball team way high school, leaving it with a good name and consecutive state tournaments. winning the Music City Bowl last year. back in October, and she graduated from the proving little ol’ Northwest High School Now she hopes to stand out even on a tal- Rogers — rated one of the state’s top Tunnel Hill high school last month. does have good things come out of it,” ent-stocked roster. prospects — said the chance to compete in But the Shorter College-bound slugger Thomas said. “Half of these girls down here “The North is very strong,”Thomas said. the Southeastern Conference and the rela- believes she’s far from finished representing have never heard of Northwest High School. “I’m excited to see how it goes. I know we tionships he formed with the Georgia staff the school, and Thomas thinks she’ll have a They ask me where I’m from, because they have a good hitting team and our pitching is made his decision simple, saying the staff good chance to start a new phase of showing don’t have any idea where that’s at.” very good. We have a pitcher going to looked at him as, “Not just a football play- what Northwest is all about today. However, Northwest Georgia softball Georgia Tech (Eagles Landing Christian’s er,but as a person.” Thomas is the only area softball player teams know plenty about Thomas, who was Hope Rush) and another one coming to The Calhoun wide receiver said he had who was selected for today’s Georgia chosen The Daily Citizen’s All-Area Softball Kennesaw State (Cherokee’s Abbey Meixel). Athletic Coaches Association North-South Player of the Year her final two seasons with All-Star Classic at Kennesaw State the Lady Bruins. An outfielder who went from ➣ Please see CALHOUN, 3B ➣ Please see SOFTBALL, 3B University. slap hitting early in her prep career to produc-

PRO BASEBALL Escobar’s hits a big help Braves draft

BY PAUL NEWBERRY Pittsburgh Vandy lefty Associated Press Writer ATLANTA — Yunel Escobar struck out at Atlanta Tonight, 7 his first time up, though he wasn’t sure it was THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the right call. He made sure there were no The Atlanta Braves were denied a more disputes the rest of the way. ■ TV:PEACHTREE TV (Charter 27, Optilink 18) chance to pick another local star. Escobar had three hits, setting up ■ PITCHERS: Karstens (2-4, 5.43) vs. They didn’t seem to mind. Atlanta’s first two runs and completing a Jurrjens (5-3, 2.84) Atlanta selected pitcher Mike Minor of comeback with a two-run single in the sev- ■ NOTEWORTHY:Slumping right fielder Jeff Vanderbilt with their first pick of the ama- enth, as the Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates Francoeur was replaced in Atlanta’s starting line- 4-3 Tuesday night. teur draft on Tuesday night, grabbing the up on Tuesday night by Matt Diaz. Since May 10, left-hander at No. 7 overall. He was the Derek Lowe pitched seven solid innings Francoeur is hitting .191 with one home run and for Atlanta, which overcame a 3-1 deficit to highest Braves’ choice since Mike Kelly seven RBIs. He went 1-for-5 in Monday’s 7-6 win was taken at No. 2 in 1991. win its third straight, matching a season high. vs. Pittsburgh, a 15-inning marathon matchup. “This is a win we should be proud of,” “This guy is a winner,” said scouting Lowe said. “This was one of those stick-to-it director Roy Clark. “We’ve been tracking wins. We never gave up. We gave ourselves a Gregor Blanco nearly beat out another bunt him for a long time.” chance to win.” that moved the runners to second and third. The Braves usually stay close to home, Escobar played a big part. After Nate McLouth walked to load the having used five of their last nine top picks He singled in the third to keep the inning bases, Pittsburgh called on right-hander Jesse to select Georgia high school stars. going, and Chipper Jones followed with a Chavez to face Escobar. He lined the very That wasn’t an option this year. run-scoring hit. Escobar led off the sixth with first pitch — a high fastball — to left for a Outfielder Donovan Tate of Cartersville another single and wound up scoring on single that brought home the tying and go- High School went to San Diego at No. 3 Brian McCann’s hit, cutting Pittsburgh’s lead ahead runs without a throw. and pitcher Zach Wheeler of East to 3-2. Finally,the shortstop came through “I was just trying to get the guy in from Paulding High was grabbed by San with the biggest hit of all in the seventh. third,”Escobar said through a translator. “I AP PHOTO Francisco with the sixth pick — just ahead Matt Diaz started the rally with a single got the other run in, too. That was a bonus.” Atlanta Braves starter Derek Lowe of the Braves. off Pirates starter Ross Ohlendorf, who was Lowe (7-3) allowed seven hits, walked delivers to the plate during Tuesday’s replaced by Sean Burnett (1-2). The lefty one and wound up snapping a personal two- game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at ➣ Please see DRAFT, 2B gave up a bunt single to Kelly Johnson, and game losing streak. Turner Field. WWW.DALTONDAILYCITIZEN.COM THE DAILY CITIZEN 2B Wednesday, June 10, 2009 SPORTS BRIEFS PRO HOCKEY: STANLEY CUP FINALS Hanshaw second at Alabama track Penguins win; series goes to Game 7

Rocky Face’s Bobby Andre Fleury held off the gle game determines who cessive Cup clincher there, Hanshaw finished third last THE ASSOCIATED PRESS defending champion Red raises a silver trophy. and on the 25th anniversary weekend National Vintage PITTSBURGH — No Wings repeatedly during a Fleury,yanked during of one of the biggest days in Racing Association clincher by the Detroit Red frantic third period as Penguins’ history: the draft- “Vintage Thunder” series Wings in Pittsburgh, not this Detroit’s 5-0 blowout in Pittsburgh beat Detroit 2-1 ing of Hall of Famer Mario competition at Talladega time in Game 6. Marc-Andre Game 5, regrouped to make on Tuesday night to tie the Lemieux in 1984. Short Track in Alabama. Fleury wouldn’t let it happen 25 saves and hold off the Red finals at three games. The Red Wings pushed Hanshaw, who compet- as a wildly unpredictable Wings, who are trying for around and punished ed in the Modified Stanley Cup finals is now Game 7 is Friday night in their fifth Stanley Cup since AP PHOTO Sportsman feature, came going the distance. Joe Louis Arena, where 1997. Pittsburgh while winning 5-0 Detroit’s Kris Draper,left, Third-line teammates Detroit is 3-0 in the series The Red Wings won the in Game 5, a loss that not in behind two other and Pittsburgh’s Sidney Georgia drivers — Jordan Staal and Tyler but, as the oldest of NHL Cup by taking Game 6 in only embarrassed the Crosby are headed back Quitman’s Martin Sapp Kennedy gave the Penguins a playoff adages goes, any- Pittsburgh 3-2 last year but Penguins but put them on the and Bonaire’s Woody to Hockeytown. two-goal lead, and Marc- thing can happen when a sin- were denied a second suc- brink of elimination. Callaway. Hanshaw, who races a 1934 Chevrolet Coach, placed second in the division’s final stand- SCOREBOARD ings in 2008. The “Vintage Thunder” Tuesday, June 2: Pittsburgh 4, Detroit 2 Minnesota at Oakland, late series heads to Cordele’s TRANSACTIONS Thursday, June 4: Pittsburgh 4, Detroit 2 Today’s Games Saturday, June 6: Detroit 5, Pittsburgh 0 Kansas City (Meche 2-5) at Cleveland (Pavano 6- Watermelon Capital Tuesday, June 9: Pittsburgh 2, Detroit 1, series tied 4), 7:05 p.m. Speedway for its next Tuesday’s Moves 3-3 Seattle (F.Hernandez 5-3) at Baltimore (Guthrie 4- BASEBALL Friday, June 12: Pittsburgh at Detroit, 8 p.m. 5), 7:05 p.m. event on June 20. MLB—Suspended Milwaukee OF Mike Cameron L.A. Angels (Lackey 1-1) at Tampa Bay (Niemann two games and fined him an undisclosed amount 5-4), 7:08 p.m. for making contact with umpire Marvin Hudson in a N.Y.Yankees (Wang 0-3) at Boston (Wakefield 7- Wright: Chipper game on June 6. 3), 7:10 p.m. American League Toronto (R.Romero 3-2) at Texas (Millwood 5-4), didn’t get the joke CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Placed RHP Bartolo PRO BASEBALL 8:05 p.m. Colon on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 8. Detroit (Verlander 6-2) at Chicago White Sox Purchased the contract of LHP Aaron Poreda from MLB (Danks 4-4), 8:11 p.m. NEW YORK — David Birmingham (SL). Minnesota (Liriano 2-7) at Oakland (Braden 5-5), Wright to Chipper Jones: CLEVELAND INDIANS—Activated RHP Joe Smith NATIONAL LEAGUE 10:05 p.m. Just kidding. A day after from the 15-day DL. Optioned LHP Tony Sipp to East Division Thursday’s Games Columbus (IL). WLPct GB Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m. the Atlanta Braves star said TAMPA BAY RAYS—Agreed to terms with RHP Philadelphia 33 23 .589 — Minnesota at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. the New York Mets third Jorge Julio on a minor league contract. Released New Yo rk 31 25 .554 2 Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. RHP Chad Orvella. Atlanta 29 28 .509 4 1/2 Seattle at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. baseman told him he was TEXAS RANGERS—Acquired RHP Jason Grilli Florida 29 31 .483 6 L.A. Angels at Tampa Bay, 7:08 p.m. frustrated by the spacious from Colorado for cash considerations.Placed Washington 15 40 .273 17 1/2 N.Y.Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m. RHP Brandon McCarthy on the 15-day DL, retroac- Central Division Toronto at Texas, 8:05 p.m. dimensions at Citi Field, tive to June 5. Assigned RHP Kris Benson outright WLPct GB Wright said his remarks to Oklahoma City (PCL). Recalled RHP Guillermo Milwaukee 33 25 .569 — Moscoso from Oklahoma City. St. Louis 31 28 .525 2 1/2 2009 Baseball Draft shouldn’t be taken literally. National League Chicago 28 26 .519 3 Tuesday’s Round 1 Selections “That was me having a MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Optioned RHP Mike Cincinnati 29 27 .518 3 1. Washington, Stephen Strasburg, rhp, San Diego Burns to Nashville (PCL). Reinstated RHP Mark Houston 25 30 .455 6 1/2 State. AUTOMOTIVE good time with Chipper DiFelice from the bereavement list. Pittsburgh 26 32 .448 7 2. Seattle, Justin Ackley, cf, North Carolina. because I saw the look on PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Placed RHP Brad West Division 3. San Diego, Donavan Tate, cf, Cartersville (Ga.) Lidge on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 7. WLPct GB HS. North Georgia Toyota his face after,you know, Purchased the contract of C Paul Bako from Los Angeles 39 20 .661 — 4. Pittsburgh, Tony Sanchez, c, Boston College. hitting 800 feet worth of Reading (EL). San Francisco 29 27 .518 8 1/2 5. Baltimore, Matt Hobgood, rhp, Norco (Calif.) 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TopDawg Pet Spa time she wasn’t driving Braves were happy to land strikeout-to-walk ratio (114- Signing him could be much www.topdawggroomingsalon.com like an Andretti Green Minor,whose scouting report 37) and, according to Clark, more difficult. teammate. Andretti says varied widely depending on Minor’s numbers improved Strasburg was selected by REAL ESTATE he was just frustrated. the source. Baseball America significantly when the Vandy the woeful Nationals with ranked him as a second- coaching staff allowed him the first pick, a move that Peach Realty round prospect, but Atlanta to call his own game, rather was long expected. Under cloud, SC had him among its top three than look to the dugout for Considered one of the www.peachrealtyinc.com coach walks away players on the board. what pitch to throw. most talented prospects in Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty “I’m very pleased with The 6-foot-4, 195-pound the event’s 45-year history, LOS ANGELES — Tim the guy we got,”Clark said. Minor has been clocked in the right-hander features a www.kinardrealty.com Floyd suddenly resigned as “I know the baseball world the low 90s with his fastball blazing fastball that’s been basketball coach at thought we were going to and throws a slider and clocked at 102 mph — and SCHOOLS Southern California on take Zach Wheeler.” curve. But his best pitch is a some nasty breaking stuff, Tuesday following allega- Dalton Beauty College Minor grew up as a changeup. Not surprisingly, too. He went 13-1 with a www.daltonbeautycollege.com tions that he give $1,000 in Braves fan in Chapel Hill, two of his favorite Braves 1.32 ERA this season for San cash to a man who helped Tenn., about 45 minutes were Greg Maddux and Tom Diego State, leading the steer former star player O.J. south of Nashville and no Glavine, pitchers who relied Aztecs to their first postsea- SPEECH AND HEARING Mayo to the Trojans. more than a five-hour drive on guile and location more son berth since 1991. Floyd submitted a one- Looper Speech &Hearing from Atlanta. than overpowering stuff. “He’s a tremendous pitch- www.loopershc.com paragraph letter to USC “Being so close to home, Tate, who led Cartersville ing package,”Nationals act- athletic director Mike all my friends and family can High School to back-to-back ing general manager Mike TREE,LANDSCAPE, Garrett saying he was come see me play when I do state championships, parlayed Rizzo said. “We weren’t quitting after four seasons make it,”Minor said on a that success into being chosen going to pass on the best HARDSCAPE SERVICES because he no longer had conference call. “Everyone by the Padres. A gifted all- player in the draft.” full enthusiasm for his job. is going wild. 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BY LARRY O’DELL will Campsen, said the new plan Associated Press Writer appoint an will make payment of legal NORFOLK, Va. — A independ- fees contingent upon Vick’s judge who rejected Michael ent trustee future income. Vick’s first bankruptcy plan to take “If he doesn’t make warned the suspended NFL over man- money, the lawyers don’t get star’s lawyers Tuesday that agement of paid,”Campsen said. “We’ve they have just one more Vick’s taken that burden off his chance to file a workable pro- finances. shoulders.” posal for repaying the mil- Vick “The Vick, the former Atlanta lions he owes to creditors. feasibility Falcons quarterback who As Vick sat silently in the of it the last go-round, as I once was the league’s high- front of the courtroom, U.S. ruled, left something to be est paid player and among its Bankruptcy Judge Frank desired,”Santoro said. most popular,filed for Santoro set a July 2 deadline Santoro said he had major Chapter 11 bankruptcy pro- for submission of a revised concerns about the first plan tection in July of 2008, Chapter 11 plan. A hearing — how Vick will make claiming assets of $16 mil- to confirm or reject the plan enough money to pay his lion and liabilities of $20.4 was set for Aug. 27. obligations, and how he will million. Santoro said that if the new come up with the more than The first plan was based plan fails to address the short- $3 million to pay his lawyers heavily on an assumption comings that prompted him to within three years. that Vick would resume play- reject the first one in April, he Vick’s attorney, Paul ing for the NFL. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Rocky Face resident Derek Hicks finished eighth among 159 professional anglers during an FLW Stren Series Southeast Division tournament at Hoops: Broadrick scores five Wheeler Lake in Decatur,Ala., this past week. Hicks weighed in a five-fish limit each of the first two days of the tourney — 14 pounds, 9 ounces on the ➣ Continued from page 1B Tennessee’s two-game win- ball. But I’m going to play first day and 11 pounds, 7 ounces on the second — to move into seventh ning streak, but Tennessee volleyball, too.” place and qualify for the final day, when the top 10 pros and co-anglers com- Cole added seven points still leads the series 4-3. Broadrick came off the pete.His total weight for the three-day event was 34 pounds, 9 ounces. Hicks while Northwest Whitfield’s Tennessee’s boys jumped bench and played limited is also 32nd among more than 240 competitors in the Stren Series Southeast Tanner Reno had one 3- to a quick 10-3 lead and were minutes for Team Georgia. division this season. pointer with 2:39 left in the up 20-11 with 1:20 left in the She had two points and one third quarter. Reno’s team- first period. And, despite rebound in the first half. mate, Bryce Martin, also had Dalton’s David White scor- When Tennessee cut the three points. ing six first-quarter points, Georgia lead to 53-46 with “I didn’t get a lot of Team Georgia was down 28- 4:52 left in the game, Calhoun: Nance to Vandy touches,”said Reno, the 15 after the first eight min- Broadrick scored on a wide- Bruins’ record holder with utes. open layup to stretch ➣ Continued from page 1B us and I hope he does the back to the Georgia Dome 77 3-pointers during his sen- But early in the second Georgia’s lead to 55-46. same for me.” for the state finals this year. ior season. “But this was an quarter,Georgia perked up Team Georgia then con- more than 50 offers coming Rogers wasn’t as diplo- Nance was relieved to all-star game and everybody and outscored Tennessee, trolled the game over the last into the day. Calling matic, saying it would be a have the college selection was just having a lot of fun.” 15-1, to take a 30-29 lead three minutes to post the vic- Florida’s Urban Meyer and competition through and process behind him and Fernando Lemus of with 2:53 left in the first half. tory. Georgia now leads the Mississippi State’s Dan through when they would eager to start his career for Model led Georgia with 14 Hughes, Arnold and Nic series, 4-3. Mullins to tell them he play on opposite sides of the Calhoun. points and was named his Perry of Chattooga scored “That was so much fun,” would play for Georgia hedges. “Now that I got this over team’s Player of the Game. four points apiece in the Broadrick said. “I’m glad I would be the most difficult “As soon as I score my with I get to focus on high Calhoun’s Arnold added 12 surge. came out to play. I’m sure refusals of all, Rogers said. first touchdown I’m going school football,”Nance points and 10 rebounds to Of the four Dalton area not in basketball shape, It wasn’t long before an to run over to the other side- said. earn overall Most Valuable players in the game, only though.” eventual Georgia-Vanderbilt line and let him know I’m “I want to win a state Player honors, while David White scored in the first half. Maci Siniard of Model game between Nance and here,”Rogers said. championship and then go Alexander of Ridgeland had However, in a run-and- scored 12 points and was Rogers was mentioned. The two have become to Vanderbilt.” 10 points. gun game with little defense, named Georgia’s Player of Nance acknowledged their close through football, with Rogers, part of last Bradley Britt had nine the momentum changes were the Game. Ali Witt of Trion friendship — one so deep he Rogers attending camps year’s team that reached the points and a Classic-record swift and often. Tennessee also scored 12 points for called Rogers his brother with Nance and spending finals and lost to Buford, 11 rebounds for Tennessee got hot again and used a 12- Team Georgia and Keesha when he introduced him — time with him away from said he was ready to get to on his way to earning that 4 burst to take a 41-34 lead Wise of Rome added seven. would end when the two the game. practice. team’s Player of the Game with 34.1 seconds remaining Ieshia Alexander of were on the same field. While Rogers and Nance “It feels good to get back award. in the opening half. Georgia Coosa had nine points, five “It’s a love-hate relation- will compete against each to the field,”Rogers said. Jerome Montgomery led cut its deficit to 41-38 at assists, four steals and three ship, that’s probably what it other on Saturdays down “The football field is my Tennessee with 13 points. intermission. rebounds to earn the game’s will be,”Nance said. “I’ll the road, the two face an second home next to the Volonte Bell and Clark, son Meanwhile, in the girls MVP award. pull for him until they play uphill road to get Calhoun Nance’s.” of Austin Clark, a former game, Broadrick just tried to Lookout Valley’s April standout player at the keep up. McCann led Tennessee with University of Tennessee, “I was not in shape at all,” 15 points and was selected each had 12 points. Zan said Broadrick, who will also Tennessee’s Player of the WinACharcoal Grill ForDad! Gibson added 10 points. play in the all-star volleyball Game. Kiera Payne of Clark missed a short bank match on Thursday at Girls Baylor scored 10 points, shot at the final buzzer that Preparatory School. “When Walker Valley’s Brooke Remember Dad would have tied the game they contacted me (about Hamby had nine and Katie and sent it to overtime. basketball) I thought it was Davis of Bradley Central fin- Georgia’s victory snapped on the same night as volley- ished with eight. with aspecial wish in THE DAILY CITIZEN Softball: Tenn.-Ga. is today on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2009, ➣ Continued from page 1B Her preparation for join- Maddie Monroe, who played ing the Lady Hawks has at Dalton before doing the and he will be entered in adrawing “I feel like we’ve been included regular weight train- same — will participate. together a long time. We just ing, refereeing Northwest’s Team Georgia, which will foraFREE Charcoal Grill! kind of all came in and summer basketball games be coached by Calhoun’s meshed together.” and practicing and playing Diane Smith and Greg Payne, Thomas — who will be with her Ringgold-based trav- will be heavily stocked with In Memory In Honor joined in the North lineup by el tournament team, the Catoosa County athletes — Gordon Lee’s Shauna Georgia Heat. She’s working five Lakeview-Fort Gallahar,the only other play- on learning to play first base, Oglethorpe and four er from Northwest Georgia — where Shorter coaches have Ringgold players are listed hasn’t had a chance to see the asked her to move. on the 13-girl roster. South practice this week, but “My tournament ball The softball games, now she expects the North to have coach rotates me into the in their 12th edition, are the a major advantage at the plate. infield during practice,”she longest-running version of “They have a lot of slap- said. “And I played there this the Tennessee-Georgia All- pers,”the left-handed past weekend in a tourna- Star Classic. Tennessee won Thomas said. “I know for a ment. It went fine. You could 15 of the first 16 games. The fact we’re going to have tell I wasn’t a natural, but I past six games have been split more power hitters than they fit in. You could tell I was between the states, although will. We have two slappers, used to having things coming Tennessee swept last year’s Gary Bearden Eric Martin the rest is pure power.” at my head and not my feet.” action, 2-0 and 1-0. The teams practiced Another softball game The volleyball version of August 14, 1945 -June 18, 2002 Youare the best Daddy Monday and twice on involving the Peach State will the Classic is set for 6 p.m. In loving memory in the whole world. Tuesday in preparation for also be played tonight when Thursday at Girls Preparatory on Father’s Day HappyFather’s Day, today’s festivities, which the Tennessee-Georgia All- School in Chattanooga. Missing you every day Ilove you! will include skills competi- Star Classic is held at Dalton’s Emily Broadrick, With love,your family Hannah tions prior to the double- Chattanooga’s Frost Stadium. The Daily Citizen’s 2008 header — a home run derby, The doubleheader is set to Player of the Year,and throwing accuracy contest, begin at 6 p.m. Northwest Whitfield’s Kelsey ONLY $1500 For One last man standing infield No players from Whitfield Minor,who earned the same drill and a 3-2-1 defensive or Murray counties were list- honor in 2007, have been (Only 1person per photo,please) game in which Thomas will ed on the Georgia roster pro- selected to help Georgia try to Hurry! Deadline foradplacement is noon Thursday, June 18, 2009 participate — to help deter- vided by Classic organizers, claim its first win in the series Drawing will be held on FridayJune 19 at noon and will be announced on mine which side is the home but two former area players as it enters its sixth year. team. — Bre Johnson, who played Southeast’s Jake Dickey Father’s Dayin THE DAILY CITIZEN. 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Current shot 515 N. 4 miles N. of Ellijay No Experience Full Benefits / $8000+ FOR ENVELOPES! E Walnut Avenue, Dalton records. 706-537-4378 or 706- (706)635-8700 Paid Training 1-866-409-2663 Receive $4-$6 for every 694-2011 ext. 22 EDUCATION envelope stuffed with our sals SERVICES brochures: Guaranteed! Full-time Custodial Position 502 Free Pets Schools Postage, supplies furnished. Call opening at Dalton Church. Some General **Loving home wanted for 201 and Classes 1-800-307-7131 weekend work required. Position 401 Services friendly adult male cat. Has been requires heavy lifting. Benefit Computer trouble? My "Can Yo u Dig It?" Heavy **2009 POSTAL JOBS!** $14 to neutered, has had shots & is package included. Computer Works your personal Equipment School. 3wk training $59 hour + Full Federal Benefits. litter box trained. Karen 423-400- Send responses or resumes to: Help Desk. Fast, safe and program. Backhoes, Bulldozers, No Experience Required. 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Shipping Included! 832-620- Super Deluxe Townhome (706)313-0310 4497 Ext. 2; DALTON 3bd 2ba buy for only $245/mo! 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath 4bd 1ba only $325/mo! 1-4bd www.Cash4DiabetesTestStrips.c Lakeland Rd- 53,500 SF. huge closets, pool Free to good inside home or om W. Industrial Dr.- 300,000 SF. Rent to Own Foreclosures! For w/ cabana. outside fenced yard. 2 yr. old CHATSWORTH Info & to speak with Agent 800- Female bulldog, very loving, ITEMS FOR RENT Gi Maddox Pkwy. - 31,500 SF. BEST DEAL IN DALTON 856-6073 good with kids and all animals. Duvall Rd, - 175,000 SF. BEST LOCATION Always Renting? 2-5bd Homes only. (706)313-0310 Hwy 225 S. - 71,000 SF. TRUE LUXURY Available from $199/mo! Rent Loving homes needed for 705 Homes For Sale ROME Applied to Down Payment! Bad adorable 7 week old kittens. $2,000Dn. Starting at $700/mo. Watson St.- 10,000 SF. 706-279-1801 Credit OK! $8k Tax Credit Litter box trained. Call (706)694- OWNER FINANCING. Several All property is privately owned. Available! Free Info & Listings 8614 3Bd/2 Ba. homes in Whitfield & Visit www.tmarealty.com for 800-892-9719 Murray Remodeled, very nice. additional information or call 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apts. Utilities Owner/Broker706-529-0650 706-876-1108. included. Starting at Buy Homes from $199/mo! Rent $140/week. 706-260-9183. STAY LODGE to Own Foreclosures & Repos! Effic. Apt. with kitchen. Furn w/all $8,000 TAX REFUND!! Doctor’s Offices for Rent 2-5 bd Homes Available! Bad 3bd 2ba HUD Home only utilities. Laundry fac., basic No Credit Check. Owner Medical Suites, 2500 SF avail. Credit OK! Free info & listings $200/mo! 4bd 2ba Home only cable. Private phones furn. Financing. Rent to Own or 1008 Professional Blvd., 800-892-9719 $325/mo! Priced to Sell! More Starting at $129.99/wk plus tax Lease Purchase. Dalton. Distinctive Modern Homes Available! 5%dn, 20yrs Suite Deals 1BR $175.00 per Buy Homes from $199/mo! Rent STOP RENTING TODAY MOVE Bldg., 3rd floor w/elevator. @8%apr! For Listings 800-366- week. Call 706-278-0700 to Own Foreclosures & Repos! IN TOMORROW!!!! 706-279-1380 wkdays 9-5:30 0142 ext. T253 2-5 bd Homes Available! Bad Don Babb 706-463-2333 or STAYLODGE - WILLOWDALE Office space for lease. A SWEET DEAL FOR YOU!! Credit OK! Free info & listings 706-397-2087 [email protected] or MOVE IN SPECIAL Available Now! 1400 sq. ft. suite Well maintained. 800-892-9719 Mark Burnett 706-529-5901 and 2,500 sf. suite. 800 College 1st Week $100.00 Convenient location! BUY HUD Homes from DALTON. Dr. 706-226-6245 8:30a-5:00p 706-278-0700 722 Timberlake. $89,900 Call PARK CANYON APTS $199/mo! 4bd 2ba only 3BR 1BA $1,000 down. Pmyt as Office: 2700 S.F. Excellent 706-226-6054 $325/mo! 3bd 2ba only low as $750 per mon. condition. 1143 E. Walnut Ave. Email: [email protected] Townhouse APT : Convenient to $199/mo! More Home from Call: 706-581-1037 Schools & Hospital. Utilities $199/mo! 5% dn, 15yrs @8% Three, 8 week old kittens. Free 1827 Swanson N Dalton 2 BR 1 Always Renting? 2-5bd Homes BA, $69,900 $1000 dn $495 mn included w/pest control & garb apr! for Listings 800-366-0142 to good homes. Litter box Retail and Office Space Available from $199/mo! Rent 4906 News Rd. 2 BR 1 BA fixer service. Weekly or monthly. 706- ext. T252 trained. 1 black, 2 black and for Lease. Applied to Down Payment! Bad upper, 2 acres. $74,000, $1,000 264-8867 white. 706-847-8032 Walnut Ave. + other locations Credit OK! $8k Tax Credit dn. as low as $650 month. Very Nice 3 bd 2 ba home in 706-278-1566 Available! Free Info & Listings 504 Pet Services 315 Foster 2 BR 1 BA fenced 800-856-6073 Dawville, CHA, dishwasher, yard, $79,900, $1,000 dn as cathedral ceilings. Lease to own All NEW Happy Jack Kennel® RENTAL HOUSING Move-In Special 1st week low as $550 month or rent. ALSO, Small 2 bdrm 1.5 Xylecide®: Anti-Fungal shampoo Chatsworth area. - Townhouse. 2 FREE w/ 1 yr. lease - CHATSWORTH bath duplex 706-226-7526 or for dogs & horses prevents bedroom, 1.5 bath, c/h/a/ Sweetwater Rd. 3 BR 2 BA, 3886 Maple Grove Rd. Brick 706-483-2891. ringworm and bacterial skin 751 Apartments $550/mo. water included. 706- $145wk, $290dep. So. end of home, 3 BR 2 BA $115,000 infections without steroids! 41 $120/wk. 1bd, new carpet & 517-2589 or 706-264-0066 Murray Co off Hwy 225 S 1/2 + $5,000 dn, as low as $850 mon FEED & GARDEN (226-1305) paint, close to hospital. Unfurnished acre lots, beautiful country WESTSIDE Clearview Estates: 2br duplex, www.happyjackinc.com Also 1 & 2 bd S. 41 Hwy. 2 BR 1.5BA NEAR MALL setting. Several to choose from. 3038 Hurricane Rd. 2 BR 1 BA. N. Cleveland Hwy area, all Power, water & cable townhouse, newly remodeled. Sweetwater Rd., Chatsworth Hwy. ITEMS FOR SALE $69,900, $1,000 dn, $615 mon kitchen appliances, w/d hookup, 225 Fm Chats Hwy. Take Hwy 225 furn’d. Deposit Required. $485/ mo. $400/ dp. No pets. 6 3286 Hurricane Rd. 5 BR 3 BA $495mo. 706-694-8425. no pets S 13 mi. Fm Calhoun, take Hwy Denise 706-463-1598 or mos. lease, ref. req’d. 706-226- $135,000. $1,000 dn $1,000 mn COHUTTA VIEW 2548 225 N, 6 mi past Elks Golf 605 Computers En Español 706-463-0945. Course, 1 mi N. of 4-way at TUNNEL HILL APARTMENTS A NEW COMPUTER NOW!!!! 2898 Dogwood 2 BR 1 BA, Nickelsville. 706-279-1380 wkdys ***2br / 1ba duplex Central H/A, Available 1 and 2 bedroom 752 Homes For Rent Brand Name laptops & desktops $69,900, $1000 dn. $595 mon. 9-5:30 W/D hookup, kitchen appliances apartments with low rent rates. ! New Listings Spotted!! 2, 3, 4 Bad or NO Credit- No Problem 4BR 3BA, new home for sale by furnished. $250/deposit, This institution is an equal bd rental / rent to own in Dalton, Nice 2&3 bdrm Whit & Murry Smallest weekly payments avail. owner. $5,000 closing cost paid. $475/month. NO PETS! Call opportunity provider and Cohutta, Chatsworth, Jasper, Cos.4350 mo to Exec Home @ Its yours NOW- Call 800-317- Hardwood, tile throughout, 9 ft 706-673-2177 employer Tunnel Hill, Chattanooga & $995 mo. Rent/Sale Own. Fin. 7891 TDD # 1-800-255-0056 Prvt Lots 259-8170 or 280-0300 ceilings. below appraisal. Corner *1 BR Apt - 1st floor. W/D NWGA. Full details & pictures! lot in Subd. (706)695-6404 Nora therentalspot.net Used DELL Laptops $299 hookups. 4808 South 41 Hwy. RENT TO OWN Homes Used Dell PCs $195 6bd Home only $500/mo! *Also 3BR 2BA home avail. 706- $ Simple Management Available! Stuck Renting? Bad New PCs w/XP $429 Foreclosures & Rent to Own 217-5175 Services LLC Credit OK! 2-5 bd Homes & Service- All PCs,Laptops,MACs 706-508-4370 Condos Available. For More Info Homes! 2-6bd Available from 1 bedroom apartment corner of 706-858-5888 or 423-499-1975 Se Habla Español 800-892-9719 $199/mo! Free info & listings Hwy 225 & Hwy 286 in Eton. Over 40 Homes With Pictures to 800-892-9719 $280/ month. Call 706-517-5759 606 Furniture Duplex Apt. off Old Grade Rd. Choose From On Our 10am-6pm. 753 Condos For Rent Bank Repos 2-5bd from $20k! Lg. private, quiet lot, dead end China Cabinet - cream color Website At: For Sale or lease. 2 bd, 2.5 bath. Payments from $199/mo! st. Great area for sm. kids or w/peach accents. Matchin 39” 1 BR, 1BA. 306 W. Park St., www.picksimple.com Gated community & swimming diameter round table, w/ 2 18” Get up to $8k back tax credit! $350/mo + $250/dep.Incl. basic garden. 2br. W/D conn. Very RENT TO OWN Free info & lists 800-856-6073 pool. Starting $900 mon (includes leaves. 6 match. chairs, w/fabric TV cable.706-226-0503 clean. $100/ wk., $200/ dep. Federal Tax Credit monthly fees) seats. Rocky Face. $200. 706- BRAND NEW: 3 BR 2 BA ranch 706-278-1520 or 706-517-9064 Get Yo ur Down Payment 1 STORYcompletely furn. effic. daltoncustomhomeconstruction.co 673-2968 & 4 BR 3 BA split foyer. Lease or Rebated m Cable TV, phone, microwave, lease purchase. 706-217-5005- Duplex: 1 br 1 ba, washer /dryer **CHATSWORTH –359 Torino 706-673-2121 or 706-581-2778 FREE Used mattresses and box kitc. supplies, linens, utilities for details. included, pwr, utilites, & cable Drive 3/1.5 $650 a Mth & $1000 springs at the Travel Lodge furniture North Tibbs Road. furn. $120 wk, $150 dep. 2 mi. down Nice, clean 2 BR condo in behind Kentucky Fried Chicken. $149/weekly, 278-7189. from mall 706-581-2652 lve msg **COHUTTA – 3/2 285 Wheeler Dalton city. $800 mon w/garage No phone calls. 911 Market 1, 2, & 3 Bd Apt’s - Starting at Dam Road $654 a Mth & $1000 & $750/mo. without gar. DUPLEX: 890 W. Addis, Tunnel Street , Dalton. $125/week. Power, water, Down HAS A LAKE!!!!! $350/dep. 706-397-9987 or 706- Hill. Apt. 2 BR 1 BA, $125 wk, Misc. Items cable furnished. **DALTON-2/1 1827 Swanson 264-2976 $250 dep 706-279-1380 wkdays 611 For Sale For details. 706-463-0672, Drive $450 a Mth &$1000 Down 706-463-0671 & Español *REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL!* Efficiency bachelor apt in city All **DALTON – 3/2 Doublewide 756 Vacation Rentals 706-463-0945 Get a 4-Room All-Digital utilities incl. TV & cable furn. No 3265 Rauchenberg $718 a Mth LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE- Weirs Satellite system installed for 1/2 month free at move in! Quiet Pets 801 N. Selvidge St. $65 & $1000 Down Beach, N.H. Channel Waterfront FREE and programming starting neighborhood! 1 bd on Hwy 41 dep, $65/wk 278-3729 8a- 8pm. **DALTON – 3/2 Doublewide Cottages. 1,2 & 3BR, A/C, Full under $10. FREE DVR and HD S. New floors & kitchen. Water 610 Crystal View Court $818 a Kitchens, Sandy Beach, Dock Upgrades for new callers, SO furnished. $390 mo. Great for Huntington Place Apartments Mth & $1000 Down Space. Walk to everything! Pets CALL NOW. 1-800-699-7159 older couple. 706-277-3530 Newly remodeled 1, 2, & 3 **DALTON – 3/2 Doublewide Welcome **Wi-fi! 1-603-366- bedroom apartments with new 630 Crystal View Court $796 a 4673 www.channelcottages.com ATTEND COLLEGE 100% 1130/1132 Burleyson $485mon appliances and glass top Mth & $1000 Down ONLINE - Military Tuition $240dep. 2BR 1BA. *707-2 ranges. Call today for our FOR RENT NC Mountains. NEW! E-Z Finish Assistance - *Medical, Lance 2BR 1.5BA Newly specials. 706-226-2361. **DALTON Log Cabin Shell Financing *Business, Owner Financing - Lease Option remodeled, 2 weeks free w/1 yr. 5TH AVE APARTMENS Available!!With Loft & Full *Paralegal, Computers, New 3 BR 2 BA home on 3 lease. 706-279-1380 wkdy 9-5:30 1BR/1BA $375 a mth. & $375 Basement. Includes acreage. *Criminal Justice. Job placement $89,900 Warm Winters/Cool acres, 1 mile from bypass on 1st month, 1/2 off! 2 bd, 1 ba, deposit assistance.Computer available. Summers 828-247-9966 code 4 Dawnville Rd. $5,000 dn, $1150 w/d hookup, c/h/a. Power, water, 2BR/1BA $425 a mth. & $425 Call 800-509-5085 Income Loss, Credit Issues month. 706-581-2652 lve msg. & cable furnished. Close to deposit www.CenturaOnline.com or Home Crisis - SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE downtown. $175/wk or $650/ mo. 3BR/1BA $600 a mth. &$600 Commercial We are here for YOU! NOW!!! Maintenance fees too DIRECTV FREE 4 Room 726 Buildings $200/dep. 706-581-4615 deposit. high? Need Cash? Sell your System! 265+ Channels! Starts **DALTON 212 W Ezzard Ave unused timeshare today. No 1st WEEK FREE!! 2 bd, 2 ba. We have oversized $29.99! FREE HBO, Showtime, 2BR/1 BA $395 a Mtn. commissions or Broker Fees. A/C, cable, parking, $155 wk. luxury apartments available Starz! 130 HD Channels! FREE **DALTON 1010 Foster St. Free Consultation. No Pets! Renovated. 706-263- starting at $605 DVR/HD! No Start Costs! 3BR/1BA $145 a Wk & $500 www.sellatimeshare.com 1-866- 0743 or 646-884-4480 deposit. DirectStarTV *19,000 sq.ft. - 2105 E. Walnut 708-3690 2 BR 1.5 BA -*503B Colter, 2BR "Pool **DALTON 315 Foster RD Local Installers! 1-800-973-9044 Ave. Retail space, Next to 1.5BA $445 mth, $220 dp. 706- "Fitness center 2BR/1BA $450 a mth &$225 Hobby Lobby, across from Mall. MOBILE HOMES FREE DIRECTV 4 Room 279-1380 wkd 9-5:30 "Playground Deposit. *97,000 sq. ft., 454 Hwy 225 System! 265+ Channels! Starts "Basketball Tired of Being a Landlord? Our Mobile Homes (Bretlin) 2 BR, 1 BA. 116 Fernwood $29.99! FREE HBO, Showtime, Property Management 776 For Sale *Retail space -Dalton Place Ave., $550/mo + $250/dep.All "Laundry Starz! 130 HD Channels! FREE Company Manages Over 130 1995 14x66 - 3 BR 2 BA Shop. Ctr. 2518 Cleveland Hwy. utilities included. W/D Conn., "Bonus Room DVR/HD! No Start Costs! Units in Northwest Georgia. Let $7,000. Call after 5pm (706)980- 1200, 1400, 44,000 SF avail. C/H/A. 706-226-0503 "W/D h-up in every apt DirectStarTV Local Installers! 1- Us Help Yo u Today! Call NOW!! 3060 706-279-1380 Wkdys 9-5:30 800-234-9094 706- UNDERWOOD LODGE ***FREE Foreclosure Listings*** Do you own Land? Need a ONLINE PHARMACY Buy 12,500 sf bldg. for sale or lease 226-0404 Over 400,000 properties & 10,000 sf bldg for sale by home? $1 and a deed will buy Soma, Ultram, Fioricet Prozac, Furnished Efficiency with nationwide. LOW Down your home today. In house Buspar, $71.99/90 $107/180 owner. Dalton. Docks. Suitable kitchenette. All Utilities & Payment. Call NOW! 1-800-817- for light manfg. or wrhg, offices financing available 423-476- Quantities,PRICE INCLUDES Cable!! Laundry Facility Motel Rooms For Rent: S. Dixie 6272 2350 PRESCRIPTION! Over 200 w/ c/h/a. Perry 706-275-0862 Available. Hwy. 41. Standard - $95/wk. Lg.- 2 bedroom 1 bath home in INVESTORS WANTED! 3 BR 2 meds $25Coupon Mention Offer Retail, space avail. Util. Incl. Move In Specials $70-$90 $125/$135wk. Dep.= 2 wks. Chatsworth on 1 acre lot. All BA DW on 5.2 acres Harrison #21B31. 1-888-269-1982. tri- Hamilton St. 450 to 1500 Sq. Ft. for first week! rent. Furnished + TV, basic appliances. $575 month plus TN. $39K. Cash only. 423-476- drugstore.info $500 -$1200 mo.706 259-7474 cable, private phone. 706-279- 706-226-4651 1380 wkdys 9-5:30 deposit. For info : (706)695-7087 3605 ONLINE PHARMACY Buy or 280-0300 also avail 4000 sq Soma, Ultram, Fioricet, Prozac, ft Pentz St. Bldg. Available now! Buspar $71.99/90 $107/180 Commercial Quantities, PRICE INCLUDES 728 Rental PRESCRIPTION! Over 200 meds $25Coupon Mention Offer:#31A31.1-866-491-2712. TH TH tri-pharmacy.net SATURDAY, JUNE 13 10 A.M. SATURDAY, JUNE 27 10 A.M. HOME * BARNS * APPROX. 531 ACRES FARM EQUIPMENT * TRUCKS * TRACTORS * MISC. PROTECT YOUR FAMILY Get a *302 S. Thornton 5,500 SF, LAFAYETTE, WALKER COUNTY, GA 1732 MT. VERNON RD. ROCKY FACE, GA free GE alarm system with no includes utilities, between Beautiful Northwest Georgia Mountain Farm Estate Of Richard L. “Buck” Hasty installation fee and no Newspaper office & Bank of Am. Offered in 5 Tracts, Combinations Or As A Whole This Is An Excellent Line Of Well-Maintained Equipment equipment cost. Most *1515 Abutment Rd. 10,000 sq. Selling in Large Tracts From 45 Acres to 158 Acres (Tractors) 8730 Ford w/Cab, 4X4 Duals, Ford 8210 w/Cab 4X4, homeowners will receive an ft. includes utilities. Many sizes •Beautiful 2 Bedroom Ranch Style Home Ford 7810 w/Cab 4X4, MF 451 w/55 Hours, MF 245, Kubota insurance discount as well. or suites. 1.3 mi. S. of Walnut •Detached 3 Car Garage w/adjoining 1 Bedroom Apt. M700 928 Hours, MF 20 C Industrial Loader. Mention this ad and get 2 free *Camelot Bldg, Near I-75. 1514 •Several Branches, Streams, Springs & Large Pond (Trucks) F-600 Ford Flat Bed, Ford F-700 w/Septic Pump Body, keychain remotes! Promo code W. Walnut Ave. Between Long •Large Hay Barn & Small Horse Barn With Stalls 1984 GMC w/Seat Coat Body, 1973 Ford F-250 w/Utility Bed, A02086 1-888-951-5128 John Silvers & Burger King. 1989 Ford 350 Super Duty Dump w/53,000 Miles. •Approx. 50 to 100 Acres Open Land for Cattle or Horses Also Selling JD 530 Round Baler, NH 851 Round Baler, JD 951 5,500 S/F. •Big Natural Hardwood Forest, Scattering Pines WANT TO BUY 706-279-1380 wkdys 9-5:30. Disc-Bine, Wagons, Harrows, Fully Operational Saw Mill & •Great Hunting Area for Turkey & Deer Planer Mill. Lots Of Other Equipment & Misc. Items Too 31,000 sq ft. Masonry building, 4 LOCATION – From LaFayette, GA., follow Hwy. 27 north Approx. Numerous To List!!! 651 Want to Buy loading docks & offices. 1 block 1/2 mile to Hwy. 136 go west approx. 1/4 mile on 136 to Straight Gut INSPECTION – Friday, June 26th - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. off 4 lane Abutment Rd. on Rd. turn right & follow north approx. 2 1/2 miles to property. SEE LOCATION – From I-75 @ Exit 336 (Hwy. 41) go north to Hwy. Callahan Rd. 706-226-6245 AUCTION SIGNS 201 turn left. Follow 2 miles to Mt. Vernon Rd. Turn right. The TERMS – 25% Down Sale Day, Balance in 30 Days. 10% Buyers auction will be on left at Hasty Construction office. 5000 sq. ft. warehouse space. Premium Added To Final Bid. SEE AUCTION SIGNS. 211 W. Gordon. Call: 706-278- INSPECTION – Wednesday, June 3rd - 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. TERMS – Payment in full sale day by cash or company approved 6339 Wednesday, June 10th - 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. & Friday, June 12th 10 a.m. check. 10% Buyers Premium applied to all purchases. until 12 noon or by appointment. Georgia Sales Tax applies. Available 5,000 SQ. FT. Antioch For more information contact the Auctioneers. For more information contact the Auctioneers. Rd. Next to Queen Cpt. $900/month. Call 706-278-3403 BRUCE BEN BRUCE BEN Restaurants for rent: *410 S. 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BY LARA HAYES Justin Grant buffs the floor although he admits he was a little [email protected] at Ridgewood Manor nervous. So what exactly is a FFrriendsiends Health Care Center.In floor tech? addition to his duties as “A fancy word for a janitor,” Justin Grant was in the first floor technician, Justing he laughed. “I also greet patients grade at Pathway Christian & greets the residents daily when I go into the rooms, ask Academy in Dalton when his and attends to some of them if they need anything and teachers noticed something was NEIGHBORSNEIGHBORS their needs. Justin recently get whatever it is.” wrong. was named Caregiver of He believes his experiences Testing was suggested to his the Week, a program that make him more empathetic and family. Grant was diagnosed with honors employees in area understanding of the patients’ plight. a learning disability and dyslexia. adult day programs, “Basically I would have to Last week, he learned he had assisted living, skilled work a little harder than normal,” been named Caregiver of the nursing, home health and he said. “It was frustrating. I just Week by the elder law practice of hospice. muddled through it.” David L. McGuffey when he met For the next seven years, his boss, Greg Martin, at Bradley Grant was tutored by learning Wellness Center. The program disability specialist Vickie “I missed having friends and honors outstanding employees in Higgins and Sylvan Learning stuff for a couple years,”said area adult day programs, assisted Center. His classmates were sup- Grant, 19. living,skilled nursing, home portive,and Grant says he made And his grandmother regrets health and hospice. Grant’s mom, friends without any problem. that. Lisa, called his grandmother on Still, there were difficulties. “He doesn’t see his school their way home with the good “He had problems with math friends as much anymore,”she news. and reading,”said his grandmoth- said. “He tried for a while but “I’m proud of him,”Emaylee er,Emaylee Grant. “He did well distance took its toll. He still has Grant beamed. “I’ve always been in history and other subjects that church friends at CrossPointe proud of him.” were real to him.” (Christian Center) and Liberty Grant would love to either be a At 12, Grant was diagnosed Baptist. He’s active in both youth fighter pilot in the Air Force or a with Asperger’s syndrome, a mild groups.” member of the Army’s Special form of autism. Often the main When graduation came in Forces, although his grandmother symptom is trouble with social 2008, the family had a big cele- doubts that is a realistic goal. situations. Other symptoms vary, bration with 75 in attendance. Still, that doesn’t stop him from including using more formal Grant was “relieved and happy.” dreaming. words in everyday speech above From June to October he spent “I was a co-pilot one day in a expected ability for age and hav- time mowing yards to earn private plane at Dalton Airport,” ing one-sided conversations money, playing his Xbox and rid- said Grant. “And some of my rel- about favorite subjects. ing his four-wheeler. atives are in the military.” Despite this, Grant says school In October,the Vocational He loves trains, swimming, was a positive experience. He Rehab Center,which helps area horseback riding, working out at switched to Christian Heritage handicapped people find suitable Bradley Wellness Center and School as a freshman and spent employment, notified him about cooking. his last two years home- an opening for a floor technician “He makes some mean cook- schooled. at Ridgewood Manor Health Care ies,”said Emaylee Grant. “And “It’s hard to know what to do,” Center in Dalton. After talking he has a collection of Lionel Emaylee Grant sighed. “At home with Vicki Stoner at the Georgia trains. He’s always been good at he had one-on-one teaching.” Department of Labor,he inter- putting stuff together. He built a But there was one thing miss- viewed and got the job. replica of the Titanic out of ing. MISTY WATSON/The Daily Citizen His first day went well, wood.”

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(Hello!) they judge me, and it's their gym time on cardiovas- months of consistent weight In an effort to reach the affecting my business.” cular exercise, and less time training. homies (young people), I He is now getting using resistance training 7. It is never too late to am writing this column monthly laser treatments to because they don’t want to benefit. Seventy-to-80-year- specifically in their slang, rid the tats (tattoos) from “bulk up” like a man or have old women have built up sig- using parentheses his legs. According always been told that weight nificant strength through for the gramps to the story,each training is for men only. weight training, and studies (adults/people zap of the laser I have several problems show that strength improve- who read) so they costs at least 200 with that statement. First, ments are possible at any age. can be down with bones (dollars). women don’t have the 8. You will improve your (understand) it. The process also amount of testosterone need- attitude. A Harvard study Today,Iwant takes a grip (a long ed to increase muscle size the found that 10 weeks of to drop science time) – usually a same way a man does. strength training reduced (share informa- year to burn off a Second, you have to purpose- clinical depression symptoms tion) about tats normal-sized tat fully use heavy weights when more successfully than stan- (tattoos). I’m not (tattoo). trying to increase your mus- dard counseling did. Women coming at you Len Fo shizzle (for cle size. It’s hard work and no who lifted weights commonly with caps lock Robbins sure), I ack one can accidentally build reported feeling more confi- voice (forcibly); (acknowledge) that muscle mass. There are many dent and capable as a result of just trying to keep many of you kiff benefits when it comes to MCG photo their program. it real (be honest). (like) your tats (tat- weight training and as a The bottom line is that According to a story in toos). When you got your woman, you owe it to your- 2. You will get much 4. You will reduce your women who weight train look the New York Post, docs tat (tattoo), you were run- self to explore your options. stronger. Research has shown risk of injury. Strength train- better and are healthier and (dermatologists) are going ning with the world (fol- Here are just a few of the that typically women don’t ing not only builds stronger happier. Getting a weight- all out (very busy) with tat lowing popular culture). I benefits that come along with gain much size from strength muscle but also builds training program that is (tattoo) laser removal. overstand (understand weight training: training, because compared to stronger connective tissues to geared towards your goals Despite being ate up (dis- completely). 1. You will lower your men, women have 10 times increase joint stability. Your and personal needs is the key couraged) by an economy But if you are mulling a body fat percentage. The less hormones that can cause stronger connective tissues to getting a stronger and bet- on stamps (financially new tat (tattoo), or your average woman who strength the size of your muscle to will reinforce your joints and ter body. Come by the slumping), docs (dermatol- first, you may want to con- trains two to three times a increase. As a bonus though, help prevent injury. Bradley Wellness Center and ogists, specifically) are get- sider the chaps (perils) of week for two months will you will develop muscle tone 5. You will reduce your sign up for a free personal ting jiggy (seeing a those who are now detach- lose an average of three-and- and definition. This will also risk of heart disease. Weight training assessment and get remarkable boom) with ing their tat (tattoo). It’s a-half pounds of fat. As your make your daily chores much training can improve cardio- started on the new and their businesses – ironical- costing them clock (time) lean muscle increases so does easier. vascular health in several improved you. Call us at ly,directly because of an and bank (money), and it’s your metabolism, causing 3. You can decrease your ways, including lowering (706) 278-9355 to set up an economy on stamps (finan- not something you can you to burn more calories risk of osteoporosis. Research cholesterol and blood pres- appointment today. cially slumping). MacGyver out of (resolve) throughout the day. shows weight training can sure. When cardiovascular The article states that in easily. Generally,you will burn 35 to increase bone mineral density. exercise is added, these bene- Written by Keri Brooks, a more competitive envi- You may also want to 50 more calories each day. Women who weight train fits are maximized. personal trainer,Bradley ronment for nine-to-fives consider that you won’t be That can really add up. have stronger,healthier bones. 6. You will reduce your Wellness Center (jobs), homies (young peo- da bomb (young and attrac- ple) with visible tats (tat- tive) forever. True dat toos) are finding it more (indeed), when I was difficult to be a salary man younger,Ithought the (secure a job). True dat fashions back in the day (a Wellness center offers classes (indeed), more and more long time ago) would last homies (young people) are forever. They didn’t – Bradley Wellness Center — This Cleveland June 27. Hikers selves turning to tat (tattoo) laser which is why I have a clos- has announced the following gentle will leave BWC at 8 a.m. against removal if they desire to be et full of useless Members upcoming classes: yoga Participation is free to mem- ana prairie dog (office work- Only jackets. SOML (Story • Pee Wee Tennis — Kids will bers and nonmembers but attack- er) in a cubicell (cubicle in of my life). between ages 4 and 7 will refresh registration is required by er. an office building). So, not to be antwacky learn your June 20. Classes One slanger (pharma- (old-fashioned) and all that basic mind, • Cholesterol Countdown will be ceutical salesman) in the (of the same quality), but I strokes body — This class will be held held story – who had an Irish just wanted to be straight- and and soul June 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. and each flag and a wizard on his up (truthful). If you’re stances with will Tuesday calves – said his tats (tat- thinking of decorating your using sooth- help and toos) were costing him body in a permanent way, soft ing stretches and meditation. partici- Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. johns (clients). He didn't you may want to get an off foam Classes meet each Monday pants from June 16 to 25. The class reveal his name in the da hook (good) gig (job) balls from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. from lower is designed for ages 16 and story,or which of the first. 411 (for your infor- and June 22 to July 27. The fee is their up. Mother or female Washington Wizards was mation), those that don’t just- $20 for members and $30 for choles- guardian must accompany etched on his leg. I’m are finding the job market my-size racquets. Children nonmembers. Registration terol by women under 18. Pregnant assuming Hibachi (Gilbert to be very tight (stingy). get to keep their racquets and deadline is June 15. making women may register but can- Arenas). But if you think it’s a receive a T-shirt upon com- • smart not participate in the physi- “I play a lot of golf with fresh (good) idea to get a pletion of the program. Hiking choic- cal training portion for safety doctors, and these tattoos tat (tattoo) – Mentos (good Classes will be held June 29 — The es. The fee is $10 for mem- reasons. The fee is $10 for really stand out,”the luck) to you! to July 3 from 9 to 10 a.m. Hiking bers and nonmembers. members and nonmembers. slanger (pharmaceutical for ages 4 and 5 and 10 to 11 Club Registration deadline is Registration is required by salesman) said. “I’m ■ Len Robbins is the editor a.m. for ages 6 and 7. The fee will June 8. June 9. embarrassed. I feel like of Clinch County News. is $65 for members and $75 travel • Self-Defense for The Center is at 1225 for nonmembers. toWomen — Through a com- Broadrick Drive in Dalton. Registration deadline is June Copper bination of education and For more information or to Do You Have 22. Road practice, participants will register,call (706) 278- • Relax and Renew Yoga Trail in learn how to defend them- 9355. ALLERGIES? 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BY CONNIE SCOTT troop committee and the council For The Daily Citizen or district before it is begun. “For my project I landscaped a What does 17-year-old Ryan small area to disguise a water O’Boyle, lifelong resident of pump,right across the street from Dalton, have in common with the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church” first man to walk on the moon, the where his family attends,O’Boyle 38th U.S. president, a celebrated said. “I planted 60 shrubs on the film director and the founder of steep hill above the water pump to Walmart? hide it. It was a hideous lump of O’Boyle, along with Neil land, so I planted some small trees Armstrong, Gerald Ford, Steven on the flat area and we also paint- Spielberg and Sam Walton, is an ed a cement wall green to make it Eagle Scout. Achieving that rank more attractive.” is the highest honor in the scout- “The intention to landscape ing program. that area was to control erosion as O’Boyle joined the Boy Scouts well as to beautify,” Tim O’Boyle of America at around age 7. He said. has fond memories of camping “Dalton Public Works helped a out with his father Tim and his lot,”Ryan O’Boyle said. “They friends at places like Camp provided the mulch and the shrubs Sidney Dew, in the pocket of and the trees. The water pump is John’s Mountain in North theirs, so I approached them, told Georgia, where there are fields to them what I wanted to do, and play in, basketball courts and a they were in line with it.” scary maze to explore at night. O’Boyle, his troop (111), a “It’s always an adventure,”he couple of friends and his family said of scouting. “I recommend it. pitched in for approximately 60 The experience has taught me dis- man hours, 20 more than the cipline and determination, as well required 40. His goal was as various leadership skills. It has achieved over three Saturdays. taught me to give back to the com- Once the project was complete, munity through service, and it’s O’Boyle took photos of the area, taught me to trust in myself.” filled out an Eagle Scout applica- Boy Scouts of America is one tion detailing what he had done of the nation’s largest and most and sent the application off. Next, prominent values-based youth he met with an Eagle Scout board development organizations. It of review. He had to not only seeks to build character and train explain the intricacies of his proj- scouts in the responsibilities of ect but also how he has benefited citizenship, while developing per- from scouting and how he will sonal fitness. continue to give back to scouting. Boys can join Cub Scouts He was recommended for and when they reach the age of 7, and promoted to the Eagle Scout rank. continue with the Cubs until age One of the things he will do to 10. Boys ages 10 through 18 are help support younger scouts is go known as Boy Scouts. back to the Monday night meet- Whether he would eventually ings, as requested by his scout- become an Eagle Scout was never master. While away at college, in question for O’Boyle. “It’s just he’ll continue with service com- what I do,”he said. “I continue on mitments. with something from the begin- A recent graduate of the ning and never really drop it.” McCallie School in Chattanooga, There is also a family legacy. O’Boyle is set to begin business- O’Boyle is a second generation related classes at the University of Eagle Scout. His father,apaternal Dayton in Ohio this fall. uncle and his older brother Shawn To honor his accomplishment, are also Eagle Scouts. Two his father organized an Eagle cer- younger brothers, Brennan and emony for him, along with MISTY WATSON/THE DAILY CITIZEN upcoming Eagle Scout Andrew Kevin, are also following in the Ryan O’Boyle,17, works in the area around St. Joseph’s Catholic Church where his landscap- Bruner and his father,at St. family footsteps. ing efforts helped him get promoted to the rank of Eagle Scout. To become an Eagle Scout a Joseph’s Catholic Church. scout must demonstrate scout “It was a very touching experi- spirit by living the scout oath and ence,”Ryan O’Boyle said. “Our 6-year-olds at a day camp this “We’ve not only encouraged, anymore. I organized a group scout law in his everyday life,and fathers told us what they hope we summer.” but also directed our kids,”Tim from my troop and we cleaned it he must earn a total of 21 merit will do for the future.” The camp she refers to is at the O’Boyle said. “We push them to up at the end of winter so it badges, including First Aid, He said his older brother McCallie School. “I’m a coun- do their best.” would be ready for spring.” Citizenship in the Community, Shawn, 19, was an inspiration to selor,” Ryan O’Boyle said. “It’s “I think scouting offers an Now, the senior O’Boyle is on Citizenship in the Nation, him, and that he in turn hopes to called First Camp because it’s opportunity for leadership, dili- the board of the area Boy Scouts. Citizenship in the World, inspire his two younger brothers often these boys’ first experience gence, perseverance and for car- “One thing that is alarming,” Communications, Personal to stay on the Eagle path. Shawn with camp. We play basketball rying projects to completion,”he he said, “is that the number of Fitness, Emergency Preparedness O’Boyle is a pre-med student at with them, and football, kick ball, said. “These, along with trust- kids participating with Boy or Lifesaving, Environmental the University of Notre Dame, but golf, Frisbee, and go swimming worthiness and other ideals that Scouts is not as high as we’d like Science, Personal Management, is studying in London, England, during the day.” scouting holds, are ideals we it to be. I think there are so many Swimming or Hiking or Cycling, this summer. Brennan, 15, is a Although he enjoys working Americans aspire to. Scouting things out there that compete Camping, and Family Life. While sophomore at McCallie, and 9- with the youngsters, he believes keeps kids focused and doing with kids’ attention, but we a Life Scout, he must serve for a year-old Kevin will begin fourth he will likely move on to life positive things. It gives them the encourage parents to get their period of six months in a position grade at Our Lady of Perpetual guarding through the next couple opportunity to get out in the boys involved.” of responsibility — O’Boyle was Help in Chattanooga this fall. of summers. He just completed wilderness,camp, and experi- “It’s a worthwhile and a senior patrol leader. “Kevin’s in Cub Scouts and life guard classes. ence the outdoors: to rough it, so rewarding endeavor,”he said. “The biggest thing you have to Brennan is a Star Scout,”Ryan Having a supportive family has to speak. And it has them doing “Scouts are thought very highly do is complete a service project,” O’Boyle said. The Boy Scout been a key element of his success, things other than playing video of by future job providers and O’Boyle said. “It takes a lot of ranking order is: Tender Foot, he believes. games.” the more selective colleges. It’s planning, doing and follow-up.” Second Class, First Class, Star, “We are active in each others’ For his own Eagle Scout serv- that perseverance thing. Boy The service project must be Life and then Eagle. lives,”he said of the O’Boyles. “I ice project, Tim O’Boyle did a Scouts is about accomplishing helpful to a religious institution, a Jan O’Boyle, Ryan’s mother, mean, for Kevin, I make a point of park clean-up. “It wasn’t far goals you set out to do that school or the community. The said he has always been a good going to his baseball and basket- from where I grew up in you’ve spent several years build- project idea must be approved by role model for his brothers. “He’s ball games — whatever he’s Chicago,”he recalled. “It was ing up to. My advice to parents? the organization benefiting from just great with younger kids,”she doing at McCallie — and they all not used, overrun with trash, and Get them in there, keep them in the effort, the Scoutmaster,the said. “In fact, he’s teaching 5- and do that with me, too.” the city wasn’t maintaining it there.”

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A lot of people breeders who have ■ Select stocky trans- are confused about used them to develop plants about 6 to 10 inches what to expect when varieties such as tall for planting. Set the they buy a tomato Sweet 100. The fruit transplant in the planting plant. Labeling has is about half an inch hole and cover the stem so gotten better in in diameter. These that only two or three sets of recent years, though. aren’t commonly true leaves are exposed. Many plant labels available. ■ Horizontal planting of will tell you what There are also tomato plants, especially they expect the plant many colors, shapes leggy ones,is an effective height or fruit size to and preferences of way to make plants stronger. be. Louis tomatoes. Pick the Roots will form along the But it gets more Dykes best for you. buried portion of the stem, confusing when you giving better growth and less realize there is no How to grow it chance of plant injury from a relationship between tomato During a Georgia summer, weak stem. plant height and the size of you’d be hard pressed to find ■ Press the soil firmly the fruit. a backyard garden, patio around the transplant to form To help clear up some of planter or apartment window a slight depression for hold- the confusion, here are some box that doesn’t have at least ing water. Pour about 1 pint definitions for commonly a few tomato plants. of starter solution (1 table- used terms. So how can you grow per- spoon of fertilizer per gallon ■ Indeterminate tomato fect tomatoes in your yard? of water) around each plant plants will grow until frost or First, you have to know what to settle the soil. Contributed photo disease kills them. These are tomatoes prefer. ■ Stake, trellis or cage the standard, all-summer ■ Tomatoes like a sunny indeterminate varieties. This Wayne Powell of Dalton stands beside his 7-foot-tall Big Boy and Better Boy tomatoes most people grow. spot with well-drained, takes more initial work, but tomato plants. They were planted in March.Powell said he makes a point of They need stakes or cages for loamy soil that’s evenly makes later care easier. watering them every day but otherwise doesn’t know why they are so tall. best results. moist, but not waterlogged. ■ Space staked tomato ■ Compact or determi- They grow best when it’s plants 24 inches apart in rows nate tomato plants grow to a warm — from 70 to 80 3 feet apart. Prune them to certain size, set fruit and then degrees. either one or two main stems. IN SERVICE decline. Many of the early- ■ If you just can’t wait Pinch off all other shoots, ripening varieties are deter- until the danger of frost has called suckers, weekly to ■ Marine Corps tary training environment boot camp is “Battle minate and won’t produce passed,protect young tomato keep the plant to these main Second Lt. Logan A. emphasizing the develop- Stations.”This exercise tomatoes all summer. The plants. Tomatoes are a tender stems. Coffey, son of Robin E. ment of leadership skills. gives recruits the skills concentrated fruit-set makes annual and are prone to ■ Cage-growing allows and Robert A. Coffey, and confidence they need them ideal for canning or weather damage. the tomato plant to grow in recently graduated from ■ Navy Seaman to succeed in the fleet. making juice. ■ For a good start, broad- its natural manner,but keeps the United States Naval Recruit Rendy M. Phillips “Battle Stations” is ■ Midget, patio or dwarf cast 2 pounds of 5-10-15 per the fruit and leaves off the Academy in Annapolis, recently completed U.S. designed to galvanize the tomato varieties have very 100 square feet before you ground. Md., and was commis- Navy basic training at basic warrior attributes of compact vines suitable for plant. Use a starter solution ■ Using wire cages sioned to his current rank Recruit Training sacrifice, dedication, growing in hanging baskets for transplants. Side-dress requires a big expense up in the U.S. Marine Corps. Command in Great Lakes, teamwork and endurance or other containers. Their four to six weeks later,after front and a large storage area. Coffey successfully Ill. in each recruit through the tomatoes may be the cherry first fruit has set, with 2 But many gardeners feel the completed four years of During the eight-week practical application of type (1 inch or less in diame- pounds of 5-10-15 per 100 freedom from pruning and intensive academic, physi- program, Phillips complet- basic Navy skills and the ter). But some will produce feet of row. Side-dress again staking is worth it. Just tuck cal and professional train- ed a variety of training core values of honor, larger fruit. two weeks after the first fruit stems back inside the cage as ing. As a graduate of the which included classroom courage and commitment. ■ Miniature dwarf or bas- ripens at the same rate. And they grow. ■ Naval Academy,Coffey study and practical It’s distinctly “Navy” fla- ket tomatoes are so small fertilize again a month later Caged plants are less completed a four-year, instruction on naval cus- vor was designed to take they’re usually classed by at 1 pound of 5-10-15 per 100 prone to the spread of disease total-immersion program toms, first aid, firefight- into account what it means themselves. Excellent for feet of row. from plant handling, since ■ where a strong, balanced ing, water safety and sur- to be a sailor. baskets or small pots, these Tomato plants deliver they don’t have open wounds academic program focused vival and shipboard and Phillips is the daughter plants rarely get over 8 to 12 lots of produce in a fairly and are handled less often on the educational needs aircraft safety. An empha- of Shane and Michael inches tall. But they’re cov- small space. Each plant, than staked plants. ■ of the Navy and Marine sis was also placed on Phillips of Dalton and a ered with delicious, cherry- properly cared for,can yield However, it helps to Corps, is superimposed on physical fitness. 2007 graduate of size fruit. Most will do well 10 to 15 pounds of fruit. space the plants somewhat a strict, professional mili- The capstone event of Southeast High School. in lightly shaded areas. They ■ So many varieties are further apart (3 feet) to allow make interesting houseplants. available, it may seem over- good air circulation. If you ■ Standard-size tomatoes whelming to a new gardener. take good care of them, they have 8- to 10-ounce fruit. Ask your gardening friends can make up for the extra rin They’re ideal for slicing or for the names of their space with high production. Ca g salads. favorites. ■ To avoid having ■ Beefsteak-type toma- ■ You can start tomato Blossom-End-Rot on your Farm Bureau Membership toes are large. A single slice plants indoors from seed or prized tomatoes it is very can easily cover a sandwich. buy transplants. If you start important that you provide Value ForYour Family Just When YouNeed It Most The whole fruit can weigh them indoors, use a light soil enough water for them when more than 2 pounds. These mix and give the plants plen- we hit hot, dry weather. It is usually ripen late, so plant ty of light. also very important that you some standard-sized or early ■ Tall, spindly transplants give your plants enough cal- tomatoes for earlier harvest. are usually caused by low cium to fill out that tasty ■ Cherry or salad toma- light levels in the home. fruit. toes have small fruit (about Unless you have a sunny, 1-inch diameter). Plants of south-facing window, you’ll cherry tomatoes range from need to give them extra light. ■ Louis Dykes is County ■ Extension Coordinator for dwarf (ATiny Tim) to 7-foot- Sow the seeds six to Murray County. If you have ers (ASweet 100). 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The Community Calendar June 13 ■ Scrapper’s Delight will test. Admission and parking anniversary of service June music and food. Admission runs in the Living section ■ World Wide Knit in have a free scrapbook make- are free. The fairgrounds are 14 at 3 p.m. The church is at is $1 for adults and free for each Wednesday and Sunday Public Day (WWKIP.com) is and-take for ages 10 and up located on Legion Drive in 2014 M.L. King Jr. Blvd. in children. on a space-available basis. June 13 for those who like to June 13 from noon to 4 p.m. Dalton. For more informa- Dalton. The public is invited. ■ The Murray County To announce your meeting, knit or crochet. There will be All materials will be provid- tion, call Annette Bevil at Humane Society will host a e-mail the information to door prizes and a silent auc- ed. Scrapper’s Delight is at (706) 673-6348 or (706) June 16 yard sale and bake sale June [email protected] tion, and one may bring any 512 M.L King Jr. Blvd., 260-1915 on Friday and ■ The policy committee 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in m or send by fax to (706) finished items along for Suite 1 in Dalton. For more Saturday. of the Metropolitan Planning Crandall. There will be items 275-6641. Please send your show-and-tell. There will be information, call Cricket at Organization for Dalton- available for the whole fami- item at least two weeks in prizes for best in show. The (706) 618-6108. June 14 Whitfield County will meet ly,including Dad. Lunch advance and include a tele- event is at Krazy Knitz, 311 ■ The Northwest Georgia ■ The Dalton Elks Lodge June 16 at noon at the North will be served for $5. The phone number to contact for W. Emery St., Dalton, next Antique Tractor and Engine will recognize Flag Day at 2 Georgia Regional event will be at 12097 more information. to the Green Spot Grocery. Club will host the 12th annu- p.m. The public is Development Center office. Highway 225 North. For For more information call al “Show and Shine” June 13 invited.The speaker will be The meeting will be held per more information,call (706) June 11 Ester at (706) 259-6713. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the retired Lt. Col. John Lane the Open Meetings Law 695-2642 or e-mail muchop- ■ Scrapper’s Delight ■ The Concerned Clergy North Georgia Fairgrounds. from Fayetteville. He is a requirements. North Georgia [email protected]. offers a free scripture class of Greater Whitfield County Antique tractors, hit and West Point graduate, served RDC is at 503 W. Waugh St. ■ The Murray County each Thursday from noon to will have a youth rally June miss engines, antique cars in the first Gulf War, and in Dalton. High School Class of 1974 2 p.m. The class includes 13 at the Dalton Community and vintage race cars will be teaches history at the June 20 will have its 35-year reunion bible study and creating a Center. There will be health exhibited. Special features Woodward Academy in ■ A Tom and Lillie June 20. For more informa- scrapbook page on the scrip- and drug education, include the Busy Bee Club Atlanta. Special invited Brown family reunion will tion, call (706) 695-5388. ture of the week. Participants Christian entertainment and demonstrating hand quilting guests are the family mem- be held June 20 at 4 p.m. at ■ The League of Women are asked to bring adhesive, a hot dog rodeo. The day will and sale of their quilts. The bers of Charlie Troop sol- the Antioch Baptist Church. Voters will have cake honor- paper trimmer and scissors. conclude with a worship ser- club will draw the winning diers who are deployed to This is rescheduled due to a ing The Daily Citizen’s edi- Registration is required 24 vice led by the Rev. Anthony ticket for its handmade baby Afghanistan. Beverly death in the family in April. tor emeritus Mark Pace’s hours in advance. Scrapper’s Taylor and praise team quilt. Activities also include Higdon will sing the national ■ Mayberry Day will be 95th birthday June 20 from 2 Delight is at 512 M.L King “Praise” of Chattanooga. tractor games, children’s anthem. held June 20 from 10 a.m. to to 4 p.m. at the Oakwood Jr. Blvd., Suite 1 in Dalton. Registration will be from 9 activities, women’s iron skil- ■ Shiloh Baptist Church 8 p.m. at Eton Park. The Café located on Cuyler For more information, call to 9:30 a.m. For more infor- let throwing contest and the will celebrate Pastor Dr. event will feature imperson- Street in Dalton. The public Cricket at (706) 618-6108. mation, call (706) 278-7670. men’s wrench throwing con- Charles McAfee’s second ators, crafts, games, shows, is invited. NWGA Home Tickling the ivories Health and Oxygen (706) 226-0520 Your Sourcefor Hospital Equipment •CPAPMasks Oxygen Equipment 412North Park Drive in Dalton

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Happy Birthday: You quickly and combine it with Bridge is a psychological game have a strong will and can the talent you already pos- To know what surpass any obstacle that sess will lead to success far an opponent has comes your way this year. beyond your dreams. 5 stars and what he is Don’t let the limitations of LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. thinking, and to the past defeat you. You have 22): Expect to face a contro- then put this so much to gain by trying versial matter with someone knowledge to new ways of improving your close to you. Address emo- good use, is the life. You will make the right tional issues swiftly. Your mark of a very choices and do what’s best ideas or your budget will good player. for yourself,your cause a problem for Sometimes you loved ones and the you as well as for have to put your- community you others. Don’t speak self in the oppo- live in. Your num- on behalf of some- nent’s shoes to get bers are 7, 13, 19, one else. 2 stars the best result. 27, 31, 39, 48 SCORPIO This deal is an ARIES (March (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): exercise in card- 21-April 19): Stay You may not have reading and psy- on top of things or all the facts chology. Suppose someone will take required to make a you’re sitting advantage of you. decision affecting East, defending Be prepared to Eugenia your personal life. against four smooth things over A serious discus- hearts. West leads and get others mov- Last sion can help you a diamond, and you take two diamond tricks. What would ing in a direction solve a conflict you lead now? compatible to your you’ve been having When the hand occurred, East returned the six of own. Do what you must with between your work and fam- spades! As a result of this play,he defeated the contract. grace and humility. 2 stars ily obligations. 4 stars Of course, South could have made 11 tricks once the TAURUS (April 20-May SAGITTARIUS (Nov. spade was led, and anyone reading this column would sure- 20): You will do so much 22-Dec. 21): You may be ly do so after seeing the East-West hands. But to understand better if you can have a con- looking forward to a change why declarer went down, you have to imagine you’re South versation with someone in but it won’t be easy. When and see only the North-South hands. person. A short trip will pay you are forced to deal with From South’s viewpoint, the spade play at trick three has off. You will gain approval in problems alone, you will all the earmarks of a singleton. Why else would East return both your personal and pro- realize how much you a spade into dummy’s A-Q-J when he has a natural club fessional lives by speaking depended on someone who return? from the heart. 5 stars isn’t there for you anymore. So when you win the spade in dummy and lead the GEMINI (May 21-June Your willingness to work queen of hearts, and East follows low, it seems risky to 20): If you are too wrapped hard will be an essential part finesse, because if West has the king, he’ll take it and give up in your own activities and of your success. 3 stars his partner a spade ruff to defeat the contract. endeavors, you will be CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- You therefore go up with the ace of hearts and return a unaware of someone or Jan. 19): Move forward fast heart. East takes the king and leads a club. You win and something that could be a and furiously and you will confidently take the spade finesse, but East, the rascal, pro- roadblock in the near future. accomplish your dreams. duces the king, and down you go. If you’re not too upset by Avoid impulsive action or This is a perfect time to initi- what East did to you, you congratulate him for his fine play. any pressure to make a ate changes or renovations, East’s spade return makes lots of sense when you think choice before you are ready. get involved in a real estate about it. He knows South must have the A-K of clubs for 3 stars deal or make a residential his opening bid, and that a club return is therefore futile. If CANCER (June 21-July move. Love is on the rise. 3 South is left to his own devices, he is sure to take a heart 22): Hard decisions will be stars finesse and make the contract. East’s only hope, therefore, necessary to make. Every AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- is to try to divert South from the winning line of play by moment you lose stagnating Feb. 18): Pick your words giving him something else to think about. will take away from what carefully. If you offend Tomorrow: A delicate operation. you can create or do to get someone, you may have ahead. Conflicts must be trouble backtracking in dealt with. Be a leader and order to save face. Turn take action. 3 stars challenges or accusations CRYPTOQUIP LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): into a forum for expressing Open your eyes to new ways your feelings openly and of doing things and people honestly. 3 stars and places that inspire you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March Don’t be led when you 20): Your services will be in should be making up your demand and will help you own mind. An industrious act introduce some of the other will bring you respect and talents you have to offer. popularity. 3 stars Someone you used to know VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. may want a piece of your 22): Take a course or sign up action. Be reluctant to share for lessons that will lead you information until you know in a new direction. Your abil- what’s being offered in ity to pick up knowledge return. 4 stars

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH Why take cholesterol-lowering drugs when cholesterol is not high?

DEAR DR. the ruptured you belong to the group of DONOHUE: My plaque attracts people who would be well- ASK THE DOCTOR doctor wants me to platelets, which served by statins’ dual take a statin drug form a clot within action. Dr. Donohue regrets that he is even though my the artery. The clot unable to answer individual total cholesterol is blocks blood flow DEAR DR. DONO- letters, but he will incorporate normal and my and leads to either HUE: My husband and I them in his column whenever LDL cholesterol a heart attack or a became parents for the first possible. Readers may write Zack isn’t very high. The stroke, depending time one month ago. I was him or request an order form only other abnor- on whether the discharged with my son the of available health newslet- Cats provide benefits mal test was the Paul G. involved artery is second day after his birth. ters at P.O. Box 536475, CRP test. He says a heart or brain On his fourth day of life, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. that a statin for Donohue artery. This is the his skin turned yellow. We SUBMITTED BY THE blood pressure and help someone like me mechanism most were so scared that we took HUMANE SOCIETY OF prevent heart disease. has been shown to often involved in the baby back to the hospi- exposing the baby to light NORTHWEST GEORGIA ■ Having a cat fights prevent heart attacks. My these incidents. tal, and he was admitted for inactivates bilirubin. depression and loneliness. ■ father died of one at age It turns out that statin light treatment. He stayed Your baby suffered no For centuries, cats have Having a cat helps 42. I don’t relish taking drugs not only take care of only two days and has done permanent damage from captured the hearts of teach responsibility and pills. What are your cholesterol, but they also fine ever since. Is this this very common occur- humans with their charming compassion to children. thoughts? — L.F. reduce inflammation, so something that could cause rence. and mysterious ways. And ■ Cats can survive well they are a doubly effective him permanent damage? — during June, the Humane in small areas such as apart- ANSWER: We are over- prevention of heart attacks M.A. DEAR DR. DONO- Society of Northwest ments. Georgia is inviting people ■ Cats are clean and medicated, especially older and strokes. The study I HUE: Is it possible for a to consider letting one of bathe themselves. people who see more than refer to is the Jupiter ANSWER: Your son man to come down with their shelter cats become a ■ Cats are entertaining one doctor. That’s true. But Study,which showed that had what 60 percent of cancer if his female partner part of the family. and fun to watch. new information is proving people taking a statin were newborn babies have — an had been treated for cervi- As part of the national ■ Cats add a bit of the to be a strong stimulus for 48 percent less likely to increased level of bilirubin. cal cancer? Specifically,I Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat wild to the home. prescribing statin medi- suffer a heart attack and 50 His level apparently was mean is this possible Month, the Humane Society ■ Cats require less cine. Statin drugs — percent less likely to have high enough to warrant through sexual relations? notes that more than 20 maintenance than dogs and Crestor (rosuvastatin), a stroke. So, how are we treatment. Bilirubin is a My son has been seeing adult cats and kittens are are easy to house train. Zocor (simvastatin), supposed to react to this? pigment that comes from a woman who is supposed available for adoption. The ■ Cats are happy with as Lipitor (atorvastatin), People at high risk for hemoglobin, the oxygen- to have had cervical cancer, summer months are an ideal little as 15 minutes a day of Lescol (fluvastatin) and either heart attack or carrying material inside all and I wonder about his time to bring a new cat into attention from their owners. Pravachol (pravastatin) — stroke are already taking a red blood cells. When red exposure to it. — C.M. the home since children are ■ A cat’s purr can be are the most effective cho- statin. People at low risk cells break down, they out of school and families soothing and relaxing. lesterol-lowering drugs don’t need one. But people release their hemoglobin, ANSWER: I have never have more time to spent ■ Cats are wonderful available. A recent study in between — a sizable which is turned into biliru- heard of cervical cancer with a new pet. companions. has demonstrated that these number — are the ones bin. The liver processes being transmitted to a man All adult cats at the Since cats have individ- drugs also lessen body who can benefit from this bilirubin so that blood lev- from a woman in any man- Wade Adoption Center have ual personalities, the inflammation, a relatively double action of statins. els don’t rise. If the liver ner. This is the first time been spayed or neutered, Humane Society works new aspect in the search for These people have a high isn’t working well, blood this question has ever been have been tested for feline with prospective adopters to a cause of heart attacks and C-reactive protein, a blood bilirubin values increase. asked of me. The answer is leukemia and FIV and are find the “right” cat. The strokes. test that demonstrates body The skin and whites of the no. up to date on vaccinations. adoption fee is $70 for adult Body inflammation dis- inflammation. They are eyes turn yellow — jaun- I often get asked if Kittens come with a cats and $50 for kittens. rupts plaque, the buildup of candidates for statin thera- dice. It takes infant livers a prostate cancer can be spay/neuter certificate to Adoptions are held every cholesterol and other mate- py even if their cholesterol few days to mature enough transferred from a man to a sterilize the cat when it is Saturday from noon to 4 rials in and on the artery numbers are not so bad. to handle bilirubin. If the woman through sex, and the old enough. The certificate p.m. at the Wade Adoption wall. When that happens, Your doctor must feel baby’s levels are high, answer to that also is no. comes with the adoption Center on Cleveland fee. The kittens are also up Highway in Dalton. Cats DLP Digital Cinema® to date on vaccinations. available for adoption have ® in all Auditoriums The American Humane their pictures posted at Read The Daily Citizen online Education Association www.hsnwga.org. For more CARMIKE 12 WALNUT SQUARE MALL •706-226-0625 stresses that there are many information, contact the PLEASE CALL THEATRE OR VISIT US www.daltondailycitizen.com advantages to owning a cat: Humane Society at (706) ONLINE FOR MOVIES AND SHOWTIMES ■ ALL FEATURES INCLUDE Cats help reduce 226-5002. PRE-FEATURE CONTENT www.carmike.com The Daily Citizen Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7C ■ MUTTS DEAR ABBY Philanderer’s wife invites mistress to be her guest

DEAR READERS: In my count. Is this the intact marriage many years of involvement with “Other Woman” is trying to pre- this column (and before), I have serve? She gets the perks while heard some creative name-calling I’m picking up the dirty towels. and may have even indulged in a Please, TAKE him! Give me my few choice words myself. But your child support and alimony and ■ WIZARD OF ID scatological creativity in describ- YOU support this “wonderful” ing “The Other Woman, man. Clean up after him and then Anywhere, USA” (March 11) see how much “quality time” you singed my eyebrows to the roots. enjoy, Sweetie! — THE WIFE Some readers thanked me for my Jeanne BACK HOME reply. Others felt I was too easy on the letter writer. And others ... Phillips DEAR ABBY: May I offer a well, read on: different perspective? I have more respect for a man who sticks with DEAR ABBY: My husband “works his family and remains in the house pro- long hours” and frequently attends evening viding support and raising his kids, but “meetings” or “stag functions.”He is “too finds a sexual relationship outside the tired” to notice my negligee and perfume home. You want to know what I think is and “too busy” to meet me for lunch or really toxic? A man who stays married and ■ CATHY respond to my loving e-mails. When I’m celibate, just letting his resentment fester not at my full-time job, I’m the one wash- and build. Try walking a mile in someone ing his leftover dishes and dirty socks, else’s shoes before passing judgment, cleaning toilets, fixing torn screens, lady! — MALE READER IN THE USA preparing the drywall our kids damaged, unclogging drains and doing the other Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van minor repairs. Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and He says there’s no money for a night out, yet I find dinner receipts for two in his was founded by her mother,Pauline dirty clothes. (The income I bring in must Phillips. Write Dear Abby at make SOME difference.) I go to bed alone www.DearAbby.com or P. O. Box 69440, and starved for sex more nights than I can Los Angeles, CA 90069. ■ HOCUS FOCUS ■ GARFIELD

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