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The School board mulls cyberbullying policy weather tomorrow and belittling them.” lor said. before the disciplinary hearing tri- Proposal would Taylor said state legislation Taylor also said if there is a con- bunal. A student found guilty at the High 56 required a policy on bullying, and nection between the communica- tribunal would be assigned to the expand policy to he felt the cyberbullying trend tion and the school, the board also alternative school. Low 36 needed to be addressed in a policy could have jurisdiction. The school board will discuss the electronic devices as well. The changes to the bullying sec- policy at its Thursday meeting. Partly sunny By Matt Chambers The proposed cyberbullying tion of the code also would speci- In other business at Monday’s Staff writer addition includes a section about fy the location of punishable bul- caucus meeting: Troup County schools soon how far reaching the school lying. The code says students can I Chief financial officer Don could have a policy addressing board’s jurisdiction is when deal- be punished for bullying “on Miller said collection of the school cyberbullying. ing with the issue. school property, on school vehi- system’s current special-purpose Today’s artist: Jamiya School board attorney John Tay- Bray,second grade, Any cyberbullying that occurs cles, at designated school bus local-option sales tax has fallen lor presented changes to the stu- using the school’s electronics or stops, or at school-related func- short by more than $954,000 over Whitesville Road dent behavior code to the board at Elementary School system is punishable. Taylor also tions or activities or by use of data the first 50 months. He said a its meeting Monday. The proposal said that using electronics on or software that is access through shortfall of $1.5 million overall is would expand the section on bul- school property while cyberbully- a computer, computer system, expected by the time the tax lying and add a section dealing ing could be included in the school computer network or other elec- expires. Local with cyberbullying, or bullying via board’s jurisdiction. tronic technology of a local school I LaGrange Mayor Jeff Lukken electronic devices. “If it occurs at school on a cell system.” gave a presentation on a SPLOST “Unfortunately every time I pick phone, you have the right to search It also would expand bullying to extension that is on the Nov. 8 bal- up a newspaper or click on a news that cell phone,” he said. include an act that substantially lot. That tax would benefit the website you see an article on bul- If the incident occurs away from interferes with a student’s educa- county and municipalities, and is lying,” Taylor said. “The technolo- school, it still can be punishable. tion, creates an intimidating edu- separate from the education spe- gy is Facebook and Twitter … “If it gets off campus, you would cational environment or disrupts cial tax to be decided next month. email, or iPods and iPads, where have jurisdiction if it was reason- orderly operation of school. students go home and they start ably foreseeable that the elec- Students found guilty of a third Matt Chambers can be reached shuffling online and talking about tronic communication would offense of bullying or cyberbully- at mchambers@ lagrangenews. other students, calling them names reach the schools’ campus,” Tay- ing would be referred to a hearing com or (706) 884-7311, Ext. 228.

October is the ideal time to ‘Artistic genius and an unrecognized American master’ Airport plant spring bulbs, says a daffodil expert who will present delays a program Sat- urday at Hills and Dales director Estate. PAGE 8

State search City, county officials to fill in temporarily By Matt Chambers Staff writer The Troup County Airport Authority decided to postpone searching for a new executive director after Hope Macaluso resigned earlier this month. A woman set a Instead, two members of the world record of authority will fill in as interim direc- 26 hours riding a tors. bumper car to Macaluso accepted a position at raise awareness the Atlanta Regional Airport in about homeless Peachtree City. children. LaGrange City Manager Tom PAGE 4 Hall and Assistant County Manag- er Tod Tentler have agreed to work together to oversee Nation the airport for the rest of the year until a The toll of new executive direc- excessive drink- tor can be hired. ing works out to Hall will oversee operations of the air- about $2 per Hall drink, in terms of port while Tentler will medical expens- Daily News file photo be in charge of the es and other airport’s projects LaGrange art collector Ralph Howard sits in front of two paintings that were purchased along such as the easement, costs to society, with a series of sketches and paintings done by artist Noel Rockmore during the time he worked Chairman Roy according to a in Mill Valley, Calif. Howard purchased the art after a Rockmore show in LaGrange in the 1980s. Spinks said during new federal the authority’s research. It was one of the last exhibits of Rockmore’s work before his death in 1995. PAGE 5 monthly meeting Monday. Exhibit has LaGrange connection The move will save Tentler From staff reports the airport the money that was used for the executive An exhibit featuring the works director’s salary. That money will Opinion of Noel Rockmore – a painter, instead be used to reduce the air- draftsman and sculptor from port’s debt on its line of credit. Columnist New Orleans – which opens this Hall and Tentler will learn how Shane Starr month at LaGrange Art Museum the airport operates and works dur- gives the ‘plane’ represents the largest collection ing their time in charge, Spinks truth about fly- of Rockmore pieces ever in one said. The move will be temporary, ing. show. and neither will be paid for the PAGE 6 The artist’s work is included work. in major collections at the Met- “At some point after the first of ropolitan Museum of Art, the the year, we’ll form a search com- Smithsonian, New Orleans INDEX mittee” to find an executive direc- Museum of Art and other venues tor, Spinks said. Calendar ...... 3 while his series of jazz portraits Classifieds .12-13 Spinks said discussion about the are on permanent display at airport becoming a county depart- Comics ...... 7 Preservation Hall in New Community ..... 3 ment also will be moved to 2012, Orleans. but will be before a new director is Crossword ...... 7 Rockmore was born in New International .... 5 hired. York City in 1928 and claimed to “We do feel like that decision Local ...... 2, 8 have produced more than 15,000 Art collector Wes Cochran of LaGrange was introduced to Noel National ...... 2, 5 needs to be made before the new works of art. Best known for his Rockmore in New Orleans in the 1970s. He has several of Rock- manager comes in,” he said. Obituaries ...... 2 portraits, he experienced a more’s paintings and prints, including this one called ‘Jim Robin- Opinion ...... 6 Also Monday, Treasurer Gail measure of fame in the 1950s son.’ Cochran’s uncle, William May, helped the artist for about Hunnicutt announced the airport Sports ...... 9-11 but never achieved recognition State ...... 2, 4 25 years. had a $43,000 net profit in Sep- as a master painter, recognition tember thanks to more than 27,000 TV Listings ...... 5 he – and many who know his recognition of Rockmore who Gallery on the Square. The “was an artistic genius and an three-venue exhibition is spon- gallons of jet fuel sales. work – was sure he deserved. The sales were boosted by freight For home Rockmore died in 1995. In unrecognized American master sored by Ralph Howard and fea- of the 20th century,” Rich Mar- tures about 200 paintings, prints, airplanes, which have been coming delivery, call 2006, his friend Shirley Marvin to the airport in droves since a new (706) returned with her son, Rich, to vin said. sculptures, drawings and docu- The show, “Creative Obscuri- mentation on Rockmore, who forklift has been made available. 882-5624 storage units in New Orleans Hunnicutt also said the airport that she had not visited since ty: The Genius Noel Rockmore,” some consider an undiscovered is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. genius. paid off $51,000 of debt during Sep- Printed on 100% Hurricane Katrina the year tember, and two employees would recycled paper before. She was 84 at the time Ralph Howard, the city of The show will be the second in LaGrange, Computer Aided LaGrange to showcase Rock- go back to full time hours with Vol 168 Issue 249 and remembered she had Instruction Institute and the more’s work. A smaller exhibit Macaluso’s departure. 14 Pages packed away some of Rock- In other business, a committee more’s pieces. She, Rich Marvin Lamar Dodd Art Center of of his art opened in 1984 at the LaGrange College. museum, then known as the was formed to nominate officers and his wife found more than for next year. 1,200 works, all unharmed by The exhibition runs Oct. 29 Chattahoochee Valley Art Asso- the storm. through Jan. 28, with openings ciation. Oct. 28-30 at the museum, the Matt Chambers can be reached The Noel Rockmore Project at [email protected] aims to create awareness and Dodd center and the Cochran ROCKMORE SEE , PAGE 2 or (706) 884-7311, Ext. 228. Local, National 2 - Tuesday,Oct. 18, 2011 LaGrange Daily News I Obituaries Fire heavily On the road ... to Panama City Beach Information for obituaries is written and provided by funeral homes and damages house family members of the deceased. Kathryn H. Williamson Mrs. Kathryn Hodges in Hogansville Williamson, 72, of Officials were investi- I Hogansville, died Mon- gating the origin of a fire Public safety day, October 17, 2011, at that damaged a Hogans- Whitesville Street plead- Northeast Alabama Med- ville residence Monday ed guilty to aggravated ical Center in Anniston. night. assault on a peace officer, Mrs. Williamson was Troup County fire offi- burglary, possession of a born June 9, 1939, in cials said a house in the firearm during the com- Heard County, daughter 100 block of Cranston mission of a crime and of the late Newton Alec Street was fully involved possession of a firearm by Hodges and Lena Moman when firefighters arrived a convicted felon. Hodges. A resident of about 9:15 p.m. Cofield fired on Sgt. Hogansville for fifty At least half of the Marshal McCoy after years, she was a charter house was burned to the Cofield forced his way member of The Pente- ground. Damage was esti- into a house in the 600 costal Church of La- mated at $63,000. block of Glenn Robertson Grange, where she was No one was home at Drive at 9:40 a.m. May 17, devoted to all activities of Steve and Vickie Spradlin and Tom and Vicki Whitley took LaGrange the church for many the time of the blaze, then fled when the resi- Daily News with them on an October vacation to Panama City Beach, which was reported by a dent returned home. years. neighbor. Also sentenced after Fla. I I I Survivors include her pleading guilty in Troup husband, Billy William- Superior Court were: ‘On the road’ features photos of well as some details of where the son of Hogansville; Thefts, burglaries I Rakeem McCamey, daughter and son-in-law, I A thief stole a ring residents with a copy of LaGrange Iphoto was taken. Carol and Jack Lindley of from a residence in the 18, of New Hutchinson Daily News at an out-of-county lo- Include a name and daytime Mill Road, entering auto Oxford, AL; son and 100 block of Oak Lane. cation. Send a photograph show- telephone number. daughter-in-law, Lamar I Two air-conditioning and first-degree forgery; I five years’ imprisonment; ing the front page of the paper to Do not use tape or staples, or and Sabrina Williamson units and a water heater I ‘On the Road,’ LaGrange Daily write on the back of the photo. of Hogansville; sister, were stolen from a resi- Liltony Lovelace, 24, I of East 5th Street of West News, P.O. Box 929, LaGrange, Photos taken with cell phones Marie Couch of Hogans- dence in the 300 block of ville, brother, Luther Render Street. Point, sale of marijuana; GA 30241 or to Daniel Baker at should not be submitted. three years’ imprison- I Lawrence Hodges of I A thief stole a dehu- dbaker@ lagrangenews.com, or Photos may be retrieved at our LaGrange; four grand- midifier, air-conditioning ment; bring it to our office at 105 Ashton office after they run. I Toby Joe Payne, 26, I children, Kelly William- unit, storm door, bicycle, St. E-mailed photos must be in son, Kendall Brem lawn mower, weed trim- of Martin Drive, theft by taking; five years’ impris- IHere are a few guidelines: JPEG format and sent as attach- Emanuel, Will William- mer and unicycle from a Printed or typewritten notices ments. son, Hunter Williamson; residence in the 800 block onment; I I Chadwick David are requested. Photos run on a space-avail- and great-grandchild, of Wheelis Way. I Hilton Emanuel. I A thief stole a vacu- Lyons, 23, of Maley Road, Include full names and identifi- able basis, but usually within a possession of metham- In addition to her par- um cleaner, hammer and cation of everyone in the photo, as week of receipt. ents, she was preceded in two extension cords from phetamine; eight years’ probation; death by her son, Billy a residence in the 100 I Joe Williamson; sister, block of Webster Street. Dequindre Jerome Langston, 26, of Polk 911 tape: Woman hiding in Lela Arrington; and Street, sale of marijuana, brother, Merle Hodges. sale of cocaine; 12 years’ Funeral services will be Vandalism facial room describes shooting 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, in I A fence at Mallard imprisonment; I Susan Denise Hand, SEAL BEACH, Calif. revenge against the styl- caller demanded. the Chapel of Claude A. Lake Apartments at 110 McKibben and Sons Old Airport Road was 51, of Barnard Avenue, (AP) – Locked inside a ist in a custody dispute Almost immediately, theft by shoplifting; 10 facial room at the back of over their 8-year-old son. bits of information about Funeral Home. Rev. Dal- damaged. ton Hammock will offici- I Vandals scratched a years’ imprisonment; a hair salon, a woman The Orange County dis- the shooter began to I Ednessa Nicole dialed 911 and pleaded trict attorney intends to emerge from the callers. ate, with interment in vehicle parked in the 400 Meadoway Gardens block of Glenn Robertson Strickland, 39, of High- with dispatchers to send seek the death penalty if A hairstylist who escaped land Drive, disorderly someone to help the peo- Dekraai is convicted. to a nearby business told Cemetery. Drive. The family will receive I conduct, interference ple who screamed and Some callers had a dispatcher the gunman Vandals damaged a friends at the funeral door at a residence in the with government proper- cried as gunfire raged locked themselves in wore an Hawaiian-like ty and terroristic threats; outside the door. bathrooms and refused to shirt and was the ex-hus- home from 6 until 8 200 block of Render tonight. Street. five years’ imprisonment; Hiding with two others, come out until police band of “one of the girls,” I Condolences may be I Vandals painted a Dontavious Lamar she spoke in a soft, muf- arrived. Others tried to but she didn’t know his Heard, 21, of Stonewall fled voice, fearing some- remain calm and gave name. Another caller expressed at www.mc misspelled vulgar word kibbenfuneralhome.com on a storage building in Street, statutory rape; 10 one might hear her as she orders to lock doors while pointed authorities to a the 200 block of Mooty years’ imprisonment; and described the gunman rattling off a quick man in a white truck. I Coleman Brown Bridge Road. John Rodriguez, 31, and said he had a prob- description of the suspect Police Chief Robert Funeral services for Mr. of Newnan, theft by tak- lem with one of the styl- to dispatchers fielding Luman told reporters the Coleman Brown, 74, of ing a motor vehicle; five ists at Salon Meritage. calls for the Seal Beach first call was received at Hogansville, will be 2:00 Guilty pleas years’ imprisonment. “I think a lot of people Police Department. 1:21 p.m. Within about p.m., Wednesday, at A man who shot at a might have been hurt,” Sobbing, one woman five minutes, police had LaGrange police officer I Franklin Road Baptist It is the policy of the caller said, according called while hiding located and arrested Church. Rev. Andy has been sentenced to to a police transcript of behind a car in the park- Dekraai, Luman said. 25 years’ imprison- LaGrange Daily News to Buchanan and Rev. Frank print the names of people the 911 call released ing lot. “A crime such as this is Sledge will officiate, with ment. Monday. “A gunman came in and devastating in any com- Taurean Cofield, 28, of charged with felonies. interment in Elim Baptist “Do you think some- killed a bunch of people. munity but is particularly Church Cemetery in body is hurt?” the dis- They’re all lying down on profound in a small, close- Coweta County. patcher asked in the dif- the floor,” she said franti- knit community such as The family will receive At debate, focus is ficult-to-hear recording. cally, adding that she got ours,” Luman said of the friends from 6 until 8 “Yes. Please hurry,” the a look at the shooter. seaside town that has held tonight at Claude A. Mc- on fast-rising Cain woman pleaded. The dispatcher asked if vigils and erected a Kibben and Sons Funeral “People are screaming she saw where he went. makeshift memorial out- Home. www.mckibben LAS VEGAS (AP) – Rick Perry has struggled and crying,” she later “No, I got down and put side the salon. funeralhome.com Herman Cain has risen to explain why he signed said. my hands over my neck Dekraai, of nearby fast. Now the question is: a law giving in-state The recordings were like an air raid drill and Huntington Beach, Will he fall? tuition breaks to illegal made in the chaotic and was just hoping he wasn’t appeared in an Orange I Setting it straight As Republican presi- immigrants at Texas uni- terrifying moments after gonna kill me,” she said, County courtroom on Fri- dential hopefuls were versities. When he first the gunman barged into bursting into tears. day, his shackles clanking The Daily News is committed preparing for a debate entered the race, he was the salon and opened fire, In another 911 record- as he walked. Relatives to reporting information fairly here tonight, Cain has at or near the top of many killing eight people and ing, a caller from a busi- and friends of the victims and accurately. It is our policy been facing more and national polls. He’s fallen leaving one wounded. ness next door can be shouted insults at him, to correct errors, omissions or more intense scrutiny as back since, and Cain has Seven people called heard asking someone with one sobbing woman misleading statements. Cor- his poll numbers have emerged as the more police in the minutes after else if the doors are screaming, “I hate you.” rections should be reported at jumped upward. popular alternative to for- the Wednesday afternoon locked. Dekraai is being held (706) 882-3816 or via e-mail to Now that he’s in the mer Massachusetts Gov. shooting began, including “And how many shots without bail. dbaker@ lagrangenews.com national spotlight, he’s Mitt Romney. the woman inside the did you hear?” the emer- already had to apologize Also participating in facial room and six others gency dispatcher asked. for comments he made today’s debate are Rom- who phoned from nearby “He’s still shooting over the weekend calling ney, Perry, Minnesota businesses and the park- right now. He’s still shoot- for an electric fence on Rep. Michele Bachmann, ing lot. ing right now,” the caller the Southern border with Texas Rep. Ron Paul, for- Scott Dekraai, the ex- said. Mexico. mer Pennsylvania Sen. husband of one of the “OK. And how many LThursdayocal wFridayeatSaturdayher At a campaign stop Rick Santorum and for- salon workers, was quick- shots have you heard?” Monday in Arizona, Cain mer House Speaker Newt ly arrested nearby and the dispatcher asked as appeared with Maricopa Gingrich. charged with eight counts someone interjected: “Oh County Sheriff Joe Missing is former Utah of murder and one count my God.” Arpaio, an aggressive Gov. Jon Huntsman, of attempted murder. The caller went on to anti-immigration propo- who’s boycotting the Prosecutors say the 42- say she heard 10 shots. nent. Nevada caucuses in year-old former tugboat “We need somebody “It was a joke,” Cain defense of New Hamp- operator was seeking here, like, right now,” the said emphatically during shire’s first-in-the-nation a news conference. “I primary. Nevada has apologize if I offended scheduled its contest for ROCKMORE FROM 1 a crucial time in his anyone. Mea culpa, mea Jan. 14, and Republican career. Here are activities High 61 High 61 High 63 culpa, mea culpa.” officials are pressuring I Oct. 29: The planned for the exhibit’s Cain told an audience Romney and other LaGrange Art Museum opening: LowSunny 36 SunnyLow 36 LowSunny 38 in Tennessee on Saturday Republicans to join will have a Rockmore I Oct. 28: The newly that the fence is “going to Huntsman’s boycott if the Halloween masquerade renovated Lamar Dodd be electrified. And there state refuses to hold the party with a dance band, Art Center at LaGrange is going to be a sign on caucuses later in January. wine, beer and Cajun College will kick off the Rainfall Extremes the other side that says, Also potentially at issue food at 7 p.m. Tickets are Yesterday at LaGrange- display from 7 to 9 p.m. A In downtown LaGrange ‘It will kill you.’” today is the foreclosure $30 with proceeds going sketchbook from 1985 Callaway Airport Immigration already crisis. So far, it’s been to the museum. will be on exhibit along- 24 Hrs 0.00 has flared on the cam- almost forgotten on the I Oct. 30: The Cochran side the paintings that High 84 paign trail – and con- campaign trail, but the Gallery on the Square in Month 0.50 were a result of those tributed to the sinking of candidates will probably LaGrange will have an Low 45 sketches that give insight Year to date 38.96 another fast-rising GOP have little choice but to open house with refresh- into the artistic process. candidate. Texas Gov. address it. Nevada has ments and lectures/stories Original transcripts of the nation’s highest from the Marvins begin- many letters between West Point Lake Levels unemployment rate, a sta- ning at 1 p.m. There is no 7 a.m. yesterday 24-hr. change Rockmore and his patron tistic that’s driving the charge for this event that Shirley Marvin also will highest foreclosure rate also will have many Rock- 624.48 ft. Up 0.28 be on display. The letters in the nation. It’s the root mores on display. reveal the relationship I of the economic crisis, but For more information, LaGrange Daily News among a talented but it barely has been dis- call the museum at (706) frustrated artist, his cussed as issues like 882-3267 or visit The LaGrange Daily News (USPS 299-320) is published Mondays through Saturdays patron and William May, except Thanksgiving and Christmas by Heartland Publications, LLC, with headquar- immigration and vaccines lagrangeartmuseum. org the man from LaGrange ters at 105 Ashton St., LaGrange, Ga. 30240. Periodicals postage paid at LaGrange, for children have domi- or art@lagrangeartmuse- who helped Rockmore at Ga. Postmaster: Send address changes to LaGrange Daily News P.O. Box 929, La- nated the GOP primary. um.org Grange, Ga. 30241 LaGrange Daily News Community Tuesday,Oct. 18, 2011 - 3 I You can help

Homeless shelter food drive al Aid at 416 Pierce St. (706) 882-9291. Emmaus Shelter, a homeless shelter for women and children, is holding a Women’s Center seeks diapers “Fill the House” food drive. Donations First Choice Women’s Center, for- are needed of paper products – toilet merly the Pregnancy Center of paper, paper towels, disposable utensils LaGrange, needs diapers in sizes new- – nonperishable breakfast foods, drink born through 3. The diapers are given mixes, canned foods and peanut butter. to pregnant women who participate in Also needed are diapers in all children’s parenting classes. Donated diapers can sizes and in adult extra-extra large. “Fill be dropped off from 9 a.m. to noon and the House” drop off boxes are at Aspin- 1:30 to 5 p.m. weekdays at the center at wall Chiropractic, Ideal Cleaners, An 300 Harwell Ave. Affair to Remember, Kia of LaGrange, Parkway Mitsubishi, First Baptist Children’s items, clothes, furniture Church on the Square, Baptist Taber- needed nacle, Shoal Creek Baptist Church, The Children’s Attic needs baby items Faith Baptist Church, Western Heights including diapers, wipes, portable cribs, Baptist Church and Long Cane Middle baby beds and other infant furniture, as School. well as children’s clothing and shoes. The donated items are used to help Toys needed for Empty Stocking Troup County foster children and home- Fund less children. Donations can be dropped The Empty Stocking Fund provides off from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at Members of the Edmondson family present Kavindra Anderson with the Christmas gifts for children 10 and AFSAN at 321 Greenville St. Mary Edmondson Memorial Scholarship. From left are Clint Edmondson, younger. Donated, new or “like new,” Submit items to Sherri Brown at Josh Edmondson, Anderson, Lawrence Edmondson and Sonny Edmondson. unwrapped toys can be donated from 9 [email protected] com, at our a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays office at 105 Ashton St. or by fax at (706) CLCP awards first Mary through Dec. 22. at LaGrange Person- 884-8712. Edmondson scholarship Mary Edmondson and Kavindra Debbie Burdette, CLCP’s executive Anderson have a connection: a love of director, discuss a new scholarship knowledge and a pride in learning. available to students ready to take the Edmondson was the director of adult GED test. education at West Georgia Technical “When I finished my visit with the College in LaGrange. To honor her class, Kavindra followed me back to legacy of learning and commitment to my office to tell me how much she education, Troup County Certified Lit- wanted and deserved the new schol- erate Community Program created a arship,” Burdette said as she recalled scholarship. Awarded annually, the her introduction to Anderson. “I knew scholarship is presented to a student from the sound of her voice as she who is enrolled in the Adult Education mentioned her commitment not only program at West Georgia Tech’s to education but also to providing a LaGrange campus. good example for her children, that Anderson moved to LaGrange in Kavindra was worthy of this award.” 1998, leaving her northern California Recently, Edmondson’s family gath- roots behind. She has always appreci- ered for a ceremony recognizing Caitlin Elizabeth Vest, center, receives an award from Georgia Secretary ated the value of education but, until Anderson as the first recipient of the recently, everyday life had prevented Mary Edmondson Memorial Scholar- of State Brian Kemp and Kaye Minchew, chairwoman of the Georgia His- her from pursuing a GED, she said. ship. torical Records Advisory Board. Minchew also is executive director of the “With three kids and work, it was Lead instructor Susan Prestridge Troup County Archives and Legacy Museum on Main. hard to find the time to attend class,” recalled Edmondson’s commitment to Anderson said. the success of students and acknowl- LC student receives She finally was able to enroll in the edged her presence. adult education classes at West Geor- “I know Mary is looking down with gia Technical College. Jewel Albright, pride as we present Kavindra with this historical research award a math instructor in the department, award. Kavindra demonstrates the per- A LaGrange College student has pit at the college, she found paint bot- recalled her first meeting with Ander- severance and passion for learning earned an award from the Georgia His- tles, which led to her discovery that son. that were important to Mary,” Pre- torical Records Advisory Board. china painting was once offered as a “I knew when I first met Kavindra, stridge said. Caitlin Elizabeth Vest of Wetumpka, subject of study at the school. The bot- she was a very bright young lady,” Anderson said: “I am grateful for this Ala., received the Award for Excellence tles took Vest into records at the Suber Albright said. “And when I learned she award. Earning my GED was very in Student Research Using Historical Archives at LaGrange College as well wanted to pursue a degree in regis- important to me and I hope my suc- Records, Undergraduate Level, during as a variety of historical records at the tered nursing, I was certain she had cess will serve as an example to my the ninth annual GHRAB Archives Troup County Archives. the skills and desire to succeed.” children and others that it is never too Awards ceremony at the Georgia Realizing the arts and crafts move- Although she was almost ready to late for education.” Archives on Oct. 4. The awards recog- ment reached far beyond LaGrange take the GED test, Anderson won- I For more on the Certified Literate nize outstanding efforts in archives and College, she expanded her research, dered how she would come up with Community Project, visit www.troup- records work in Georgia. using other libraries, archives and the $95 fee required. Then she heard clcp.org. Vest wrote “Keeping the Fire Alive: national databases. China Painting and the Empowerment GHRAB works to promote the edu- I In our community of American Women,” for her senior cational use of Georgia’s documentary thesis at LaGrange College. heritage and to support efforts to Events door. For preview night at 10 a.m. at the Govern- While leading a student research improve the condition of records tickets, call (706) 884- ment Center at 100 Rid- team in excavating a 1920 trash burn statewide. 8292 or visit www.merry- ley Ave. Today marketlagrange.com. The Troup County The Interfaith Food Proceeds from the event school board meets at Expensive gifts not obligated Closet at 416 Pierce St. is benefit early learning. 5:30 p.m. at the Adminis- Dear Annie: About 17 will perpetuate the cycle. open from 1 to 2:45 p.m. I Annie’s Mailbox trative Services Center at years ago, a neighbor of Soon it will be Christmas, to help people in need of Thursday-Saturday, 100 N. Davis Road. mine employed “Violet,” a which means more gifts. food. (706) 882-9291 Rehearsals for the teenage au pair from In my thank-you note and Oct. 28-29 LaGrange Civic Chorale France. We became for her birthday gifts, I “Sweeney Todd: The are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday friends, but when Violet tried to gently tell her that Demon Barber of Fleet in the Troup High School Preschool story time at returned home, we lost she shouldn’t be spending LaGrange Memorial Street” is at 7:30 p.m. at chorus room. choralsoci- Price Theatre at LaGrange [email protected], (706) touch. her money on me, but her Library is at 10:30 a.m. Earlier this year, Violet English isn’t that good, (706) 882-7784 College. Tickets at $15 for 882-2734 adults and $10 for non- The Troup County found me on Facebook, and I am worried about Thursday LaGrange College stu- Sportsman’s Club meets and we corresponded sev- offending her. Any sug- dents and senior citizens eral times, catching up on Kathy Mitchell and gestions? – No More Gifts, “Horace King and at 7:30 p.m. at the club- are available at the theater each other’s lives. Violet Marcy Sugar are long- Please Sons: Their West Georgia house on Roanoke Road. box office. This show is told me she was sending time editors of the Ann Dear No More: Send Legacy,” an exhibit hon- not suitable for children. me a small gift, and I Landers column. Violet something simple oring the 19th century For more information, call Churches received quite a large box day come first, I could that will fit in a birthday bridge builder, opens at the box office at (706) 880- that included chocolates have nipped this in the card – perhaps a handker- Legacy Museum on Main 8080 or email priceboxof- and other candies, a bud by sending only a chief, a photograph of the at 136 Main St. in Today-Thursday [email protected]. bracelet, a fan, etc. card. Now, I feel I must house where she once LaGrange. South Park Avenue In June, Violet got mar- reciprocate. lived or a hand-drawn Hogansville Public Church of Christ holds a ried. Normally, I would Annie, I can’t afford to memento – along with Library holds storytelling gospel meeting at 7:30 Meetings have sent a nice card, but be buying gifts and ship- your best wishes.. A gift hour at 3 p.m. as part of p.m. William Goolsby of to reciprocate for her gift, ping them overseas. Even doesn’t have to be expen- its vacation reading pro- Atlanta speaks on “What Today Must I Do To Be Saved?” I put together a box with sending something small sive to be meaningful. gram. The Sierra Club meets expensive hand towels, The Greater Valley from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wednesday-Friday assorted soaps and a small Area Chamber of Com- statuette. 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Thursday 377778 continual service problems Contact Michael General admission tickets The Troup County at $5 will be sold at the Board of Registrars meets Iannacone- 706-884-7311 Ext. 209. 368981 4 - Tuesday,Oct. 18, 2011 State LaGrange Daily News I Digest Judge won’t Home robbed after posting dismiss charges ATHENS (AP) – A woman who told her in jaywalking friends on Facebook that MARIETTA (AP) – A motion. she would be away from home returned to find judge has refused to dis- “The court did not say her apartment burglar- miss two charges against Ms. Nelson violated the ized. a woman whose 4-year- law, only that a second The 30-year-old old son was killed as they trial was not barred by woman returned home jaywalked. double jeopardy.” from a weekend away Cobb County State Nelson was charged about 4:30 p.m. Sunday Court Judge Kathryn after her son A.J. was and found that burglars Tanksley, who last week struck by a van as they had kicked in her front dismissed a charge of jaywalked across a busy door. reckless conduct against Atlanta-area street in At least $1,000 worth Raquel Nelson, denied a April 2010. of electronics, DVDs and defense motion on Mon- Nelson and her three jewelry were stolen. day to dismiss charges of children had just gotten The woman said on vehicular homicide and off a bus at a stop on a Facebook that she would crossing a road in an five-lane road. She said be away, but it’s not clear unsafe manner. she was eager to return whether the post on the Augusta Chronicle Nelson was convicted to her apartment com- social network site led to in July and sentenced to plex across the street the burglary. No arrests Sylvia Wayfer, center, drives a bumper car at the Georgia-Carolina State a year’s probation and 40 because it was getting have been made. Fair in Augusta on her way to setting a record by driving for 26 hours, from hours of community dark, and led her chil- 1:26 p.m. Saturday to 3:26 p.m. Sunday. service. dren to a median instead Tanksley also offered of walking to a crosswalk Two survive her a new trial. three-tenths of a mile plane crash Bumper car record Nelson’s attorney, away, according to court Steve Sadow, had asked records. ATLANTA (AP) – A Tanksley to dismiss all Her daughter then man and his son are lucky to be alive after a small set at state fair three charges. darted safely across the plane crashed in the Nelson’s trial is set for street, but A.J. was backyard of a home Mon- AUGUSTA (MCT) – Oct. 25. struck and killed by the day night near DeKalb- Down to the last second “The court was van when he followed. Peachtree Airport. of her 26th hour of being required by law to con- Nelson chased after them The father and son jolted and slammed in a sider Ms. Nelson’s plea in and was also struck and were trapped in the bumper car, Sylvia bar in the light most injured. plane’s cockpit for a time Wayfer was smiling. favorable to the prosecu- The van’s driver, Jerry and begging for help. She laughed when she tion,” Sadow said Mon- Guy, pleaded guilty to Homeowner Tom looked at her husband day night. “The court had hit-and-run and was sen- Wroblewski said he mouthing “29 more min- to decide if any rational tenced to six months in heard the boy screaming, utes” to her from his trier of fact could have prison. and pieces of the plane’s place on the sidelines. found the evidence at the Prosecutors said they wings were lodged in And with 30 seconds to first trial sufficient to had little choice but to nearby trees after the go, she joined in with the reach a guilty verdict. charge Nelson in her Monday night wreck. crowd’s countdown until Using that standard the son’s death. The case The plane was on its “3, 2, 1,” when she got out court said ‘yes,’ and sparked outrage and of the car and gave way to DeKalb-Peachtree therefore denied the drew national attention. from Hilton Head, S.C., shared hugs with sup- when it lost power and porters. went down. “I’m sleepy, but it was worth it,” said Wayfer, Teenager shot by coffee in hand. Conviction She spent 26 hours officer was armed driving a bumper car at Young spectators watch as Wayfer drives her reversed the Georgia-Carolina bumper car to raise awareness about homeless ATLANTA (AP) – A drawn. MARTA police officer is MARTA officials have ATLANTA (AP) – The State Fair over the week- children. The Guinness World Record was set in on leave after he shot declined to comment on Georgia Supreme Court end to raise awareness 2007 in Vienna, Austria, for 24 straight hours. and killed a 19-year-old the allegation. has reversed a woman’s for homeless children. murder conviction and She got the public’s shortly after 1:26 p.m. I doing this,’ but for the armed man near a sub- No one answered the upheld her son’s convic- attention with her goal to Saturday and ended at cause I’d do it all over way station over the door at the last address tion in the same case. break the Guinness 3:26 p.m. Sunday. again.” weekend, a spokesman listed for Joetavius The decision means World Record set in 2007 Clark sat outside the In the hours when the said Monday. Stafford. A woman at Tonya Miller has won the in Vienna, Austria, for 24 bumper car arena for all fair was closed to the Officer Robert Waldo the last address listed for right to a new trial. straight hours of bumper 26 hours to guard two public, two volunteers was responding to Rodney Stafford said he Miller and her son, cars. stopwatches, a video rode the cars with Wayfer reports of a fight at the moved and didn’t have Jabaris Miller, were con- Wayfer, director of the camera and time sheets throughout the night. Vine City station Satur- his new one. victed and sentenced to Families Matters Most to note Wayfer’s breaks. Dwayne Mutombo, 20, day about 10:20 p.m. A police report life in prison in the beat- Foundation, said she Guinness allowed for was walking through the when he shot Joetavius released by MARTA on ing and stabbing death of hopes her feat was a fun one five-minute break at fair Saturday when he Stafford, said Lyle Har- Monday sheds little light Cheryl Miranda, 55. way to make people think the top of each hour, saw a sign posted asking ris with the Metropolitan on the shooting – it was Authorities found about the 1.5 million chil- which Wayfer used to eat, for volunteers for the Atlanta Rapid Transit written by another offi- Miranda’s charred body dren who currently wake stretch and refill coffee. attempt. Authority. Witnesses told cer who responded to in the bed of a pickup up homeless every day. She also kept a stash of He signed up, came investigators that the call and didn’t see truck near a Fulton Coun- “I don’t think a lot of red liquorice and bubble back around 11 p.m. and Stafford had a gun, Har- Waldo fire the shots. ty park in 2005. She had people are aware of that,” gum to keep her awake stayed until the finish. ris said. MARTA officials said been stabbed, beaten, she said. and going. “I did it for a good Harris said the 31- Waldo’s training is up- bound with a rope and She and her husband, At one point, Wayfer cause and for the home- year-old officer has been to-date and he joined the strangled, then set on fire Herschel Clark, started went four hours without less children,” Mutombo placed on paid leave agency as a police offi- with charcoal starter the foundation in 2008 a break and saved up the said. “But I’m not going until the Georgia Bureau cer in 2008. fluid. and work to raise money time to have a 20-minute to sleep now. I’m going to of Investigation wraps GBI spokesman John The Millers were con- for homeless shelters rest about 4:30 a.m., finish riding the rest of up a probe into the Bankhead referred all victed in February 2008 around Atlanta. which is permitted by the rides.” shooting. A listed num- questions about the case of murder, aggravated During their world Guinness rules. Clark said he and ber for Waldo couldn’t to MARTA officials. He assault and concealing record attempt, Clark With temperatures Wayfer have to submit be found. said investigators have the death. Both appealed said he estimates passers- dropping, she took the their records, witness Rodney Stafford has spoken with Rodney to the state Supreme by donated between time to run to her car for statements and evidence said his brother was shot Stafford about his alle- Court. $1,000 and $2,000 to their gloves and a jacket. to Guinness and may three times in the back gations. cause. “It was hard,” she said. have to wait six to eight while his hands were in Harris declined further They began the attempt “I was thinking, ‘Why am weeks for confirmation. the air. He said he heard comment on the details Teen charged a gunshot and then saw of the shooting because with threats a MARTA police officer the investigation is run past him with a gun ongoing. MACON (AP) – A 15- Atlanta mayor extends year-old student was charged with calling in deadline for park protesters three bomb threats at Weaver Middle School. 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The FBI also this week to explore new (AP) – The mother of a searched a neighbor’s economic relations, even missing Missouri baby house with the dogs, as as national political lead- may not be casting her- well as the yard of the ers escalate talks of sanc- self in the best light by home where Bradley and tioning the country over telling national media that Irwin have been staying trade policy. she drank heavily the with their two sons. Washington Gov. Chris night her daughter disap- Bradley had said in pre- Gregoire, who is leading peared and other unflat- vious days that she the delegation in meet- tering details, but her checked on Lisa at 10:30 ings today, said now is a honesty shows that she p.m. Oct. 3, but on Mon- vital time to be working and her family “have day she said actually last diplomatically with nothing to hide,” her saw Lisa when she put China instead of intensi- attorney said. her to bed at 6:40 p.m. fying disputes. China is Deborah Bradley said She did not explain why by far the largest desti- Monday that she may she changed her story. nation for Washington have blacked out in the Bradley said she got state exports, including hours before she and drunk after she put her apples and airplanes, Jeremy Irwin reported daughter to bed that night accounting for about $10 that their 10-month-old and may have blacked billion in product, daughter, Lisa Irwin, was out. She said she “proba- according to federal data. missing from their bly” drank more than five “If you start playing MCT Direct Kansas City home early glasses of wine, and said around with threats, leg- New research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Oct. 4. Bradley also now she frequently drank at said she last saw her home after her children islation and so on, then that the cost of excessive drinking works out to $2 per drink. you put things at risk,” daughter hours earlier were safely in bed. She Gregoire said. “We can’t than she originally told also said she had taken a afford any of that risk. If CDC: Add $2 per drink police. dose of anti-anxiety med- they shut trade down on “I don’t recall in recent ication that day. us as retribution for this, history anyone under this Bradley said police can you imagine the eco- for excessive drinking umbrella of suspicion be accused her of killing nomic impact on our so open and forthright, Lisa, but she insisted state?” ATLANTA (AP) – The ical problems, and money “Binge drinking results warts and all, regarding again that she had not toll of excessive drinking spent on incarceration of in binge spending,” said the events. Because they harmed her daughter. works out to about $2 per drunk drivers and crimi- CDC Director Dr. have nothing to hide,” “No, no. … I don’t think Spaceport drink, in terms of med- nals using alcohol. Thomas Frieden. said attorney Joe alcohol changes a person ical expenses and other The CDC estimated CDC officials noted Tacopina, who held a enough to do something dedicated costs to society, accord- excessive drinking cost that while some health press conference Monday like that,” she said. UPHAM, N.M. (AP) – ing to a new federal society nearly $224 bil- benefits have been asso- to announce he had been Tacopina, who also With his usual flare, research. lion in 2006, the most ciated with, say, a glass of hired to represent the defended Joran Van der British billionaire The Centers for Dis- recent year for which all wine each day, there are couple. Sloot, the Dutch man sus- Richard Branson rap- ease Control and Preven- necessary statistics were no health benefits linked The parents reported pected in the 2005 disap- pelled from a balcony, tion study calculated available. That worked to excessive drinking. their daughter missing pearance of Natalee Hol- shook up a big bottle of societal costs from binge out to about $1.90 per They also said the new after Irwin returned home loway in Aruba, said champagne and took a and heavy drinking drink, 80 cents of which study likely represents an from working a night Bradley detailing her swig while christening beyond what consumers was spent by federal, underestimate of the total shift and found the front drinking the night Lisa the world’s first built- pay at the bar or liquor state or local govern- cost. door unlocked, the house went missing “goes to her from-scratch commercial store. It’s the first such ments, the researchers Smoking has been esti- lights on, a window tam- credibility.” spaceport on Monday. federal estimate in more estimated. The rest came mated to cost society pered with and the baby “That’s something she Branson’s Virgin than a dozen years. from drinkers, their fam- about $193 billion annu- gone. Bradley and their was willing to tell the Galactic will stage its The study looked at ilies, private health insur- ally. An older study esti- two sons were asleep truth about even if it did- commercial space costs that included – ers, employers, crime vic- mated the cost of not elsewhere in the house. n’t make her look good tourism venture from among other things – lost tims and others. exercising to be around Police have said they because she’s got nothing Spaceport America in a work produ ctivity,prop- Most of that was relat- $150 billion. have no suspects in the to hide,” said Tacopina, remote patch of desert in erty damage from car ed to binge drinking, in The study was released case and no major leads. who would only say that southern New Mexico. crashes, expenditures for which four or five alco- Monday by the American On Monday, the parents he had been hired to Branson was joined by liver cirrhosis and other holic beverages are con- Journal of Preventive allowed the FBI to take counsel the parents Gov. Susana Martinez, alcohol-associated med- sumed on one occasion. 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Overtime NBC Sports Talk 6 - Tuesday,Oct. 18, 2011 Opinion LaGrange Daily News Looking into the plane truth about flying Have you ever noticed that most of when I can’t put the tray down because it While most major airlines have (a) the domestic airlines seem incapable of Shane Starr is a con- hits my knees, that’s a small space. (On cumulatively lost money over the last sustaining a positive income over time? tributing columnist and the other hand, it isn’t such a huge deal, 10 years and/or (b) been in bankruptcy The very phrase “airline profitability” LaGrange resident. since the tray has been reduced to the one or more times, Southwest never may, in fact, be an oxymoron. The air- size of a slice of bread, and, as cited in loses money. Oddly, you never hear air- line industry makes me suspect that No. 2, there is nothing much to put on it.) line executives say, “We need to study everything I thought I knew about eco- 4. It may just be me, but the in-flight what Southwest does and do exactly nomics was actually a mind implant magazine seems like a waste of paper. If what they do.” Instead there are always resulting from alien abduction. it was a vegetable, it would be steamed “unforeseen problems.” The most-cited In my version of economics, if I con- 1. We now get to pay for luggage, as cauliflower. If it ever comes down to the “unforeseen problem” always seems to tinually spend more than I earn, one of well as ourselves. OK, I sort of get that; difference between an affordable ticket be the cost of oil. Here is my one and two things always happens: (1) I get a the more weight you have to fly, the to Chicago or reading an article about only confident piece of business advice second job or (2) A large hairy guy by more it costs, but between weight limits the world’s largest armadillo ranch, I’ll to the airline industry: The cost of oil the name of Guido comes to repossess per bag and first-bag free on this air- take the cheap ticket. will go up in the future. Plan on it. my ’79 Pinto. Nobody would be even line, but not that one, all of a sudden it 5. There is something dreadfully At the end of the day, though, I’ll just mildly interested in hearing me explain takes a graduate degree in accounting wrong when the same-day ticket price shrug my shoulders and let other people my financial problems as “missed cost to calculate the costs of flying. from Atlanta to Los Angeles can vary deal with flying. I consider myself very targets due to unforeseen exogenous 2. “In-flight service” is definitely an from $300 to $700 on the Internet. Or fortunate for the opportunities I have events.” But in the alternative reality of obsolete term. While flight attendants that driving to Montgomery and catch- had to travel, but if I never took anoth- airline economics, not only does Guido are almost always helpful and friendly, ing a connecting flight through Atlanta er airplane trip for the rest of my life, it accept this as sound reasoning, he gives six pretzel sticks and a beverage served can be cheaper than leaving to the same would suit me just fine. The wanderlust the CEO a nice bonus. in a container the size of a urine sam- destination directly from Atlanta. Or of my youth has been replaced by the I know the world is more complicated ple cup do not constitute a snack. that the price varies from day to day on certainty of middle age that – like than I can perceive, but think about 3. The cubic space available for a pas- the same flights on the same dates. I Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” – your recent experiences with airline senger in coach has been reduced to the suspect that what the airlines call “pric- there’s no place like home. Everything travel. Are you also baffled – like me - same approximate dimensions as a dog ing optimization computer programs” important in life – family, friends, com- that they cannot consistently make house for a Chihuahua. I will admit that are, in actuality, “random number gen- munity – is right here. No need to fly money? I am not as slender as I used to be, but erators.” away from that. I Letters I State Misstatements voices Deadbeats made about deserve SPLOSTs robo-calls Dear Editor: interest on bonds from It seems as if we only just There needs to be some SPLOST III. If the voters got the telemarketer nui- clarification and correc- vote for the E-SPLOST IV, sance under control, unso- tions on recent articles on there will be even more licited calls from insistent the special-purpose local- interest to be paid on salespeople peddling mag- option sales taxes (both another $30 million of azine subscriptions, time SPLOST and the E- debt, for the referendum shares, can’t-miss invest- SPLOST) coming up for a vote allows them to bor- ment opportunities, mort- vote on the Nov. 8 ballot. row even more money on gage refinancing and a In recent newspaper which more interest must whole cornucopia of sucker reports and letters to the be paid from the SPLOST deals. Since the telemar- editors, it was stated by IV tax receipts. Interest keters wanted to call when Troup County Commission payments totaling near $8 most people would be at Chairman Ricky Wolfe that million (maybe more) is home, they often called at the two “are not new not a “capital expense.” dinnertime. Telemarketing taxes” but a “continuation” Many Troup County became synonymous with of taxes. That’s misleading residents are burdened Two revolts, different “really irritating.” because SPLOST III taxes with interest payments of State and federal regula- end at midnight Dec. 31, their own in this tions curtailed some of the 2012. One would call that depressed economy. Per- revolutionaries telemarketers’ more egre- “old taxation.” haps the residents would America is undergo- at the least, Barack taken for complete gious practices and, over The referendum on the like to pay off interest on ing a revolution. Two Obama and his redistri- suckers. We have a rul- their objections, the Feder- ballot is for “new taxation” their own debt. Why revolutions, to be bution of Ameri- ing political class, cozy al Trade Commission creat- (SPLOST IV). As I have should the taxpayers vote exact. One is ca’s wealth with book deals, foun- ed the Do Not Call Registry. pointed out before, to tax themselves to pay made up of hard- returned to the dations, fancy fundrais- Although there are loop- SPLOST I was presented for the past indebtedness working families fore of public ers, and we have a rot- holes, telemarketing is now to be only a short-term, for the Troup County who believe that policy. At the ten-to-the-core political within the range of being an temporary tax, as were school system as well as what matters – worst, they want electorate. The combi- acceptable annoyance. … SPLOST II and SPLOST interest on new debt, or should matter a genuine revo- nation has allowed this But that period of relative III. Old special-purpose when the school system – are their good lution, hoping to happen. peace may be short-lived. sales taxes will end if the has an annual budget of efforts, minimal that frustration Even more incredibly, President Obama’s voters vote “no” and “no” $101 million from taxpay- g o v e r n m e n t turns to anarchy. the mainstream media deficit-reduction plan has an on Nov. 8. ers to fund the education intrusion in their Matt Towery They set up a constantly try to portray obscure provision exempt- In addition, it was of Troop County children? lives, and a fair heads the warren of tents, the Tea Party as a bunch ing debt-collection agencies reported by the county Seems it might be time but free enter- leave behind of nuts, while gingerly from the ban on cellphone school system’s chief for government to live polling and prise system that piles of garbage referring to the whacky calls if the companies are financial officer that the within the limits of their political infor- incentivizes and in some collection of “street pro- trying to collect money new 1 percent special general revenue budgets mation firm small businesses cases engage in testers” as people fed up owed the federal govern- school tax E-SPLOST) will like so many taxpayers are InsiderAd- and doesn’t threatening or with corruption in the ment. be used “solely for capital having to do to be respon- countermand vantage. even violent business world. For the feds, it’s an attrac- improvements.” That is not sible for themselves and that incentive by behavior. Don’t get me wrong. tive proposition. This past correct. It is previously their families. imposing a burdensome On the other hand, I’d love to give a boot to year, three departments reported by Mr. Don Miller Ellen Gilmore tax liability. the Tea Party groups the behind of many of Treasury, Education, and that $3,783,827 is owed Old Gabbettville Road, The other revolution take their folded chairs, these “bailout” blue- Health and Human Servic- from SPLOST III to pay West Point is made up of people patriotic hats and their bloods. And yes, I think es have turned over $35.9 who believe that both young kids to public it is about time that billion in outstanding debts government and those assemblies. They gath- huge corporations start to private collection agen- Paraprofessionals who are successful in er peacefully, have their investing in America cies. The agencies get to life owe them some- say – and clean up after rather than hiding their keep 17.5 percent of what- deserve more pay thing; that the United themselves. cash in case the whole ever they recover, and the States should be a Sounds like they have darn free market system process would be a lot easi- Dear Editor: take-home pay. nation of equitable dis- nothing in common. But collapses. But that does- er if the agencies could I just finished reading the As far as the comment tribution, and not one of they do. n’t mean that what robo-dial cell phones. article headline ‘School by Mr. Don Miller, the free enterprise. Sadly, They’ve all been left belongs to someone else Congress should send this Workers Overpaid In Error’ school system’s chief the polling tells me that without a pot to pee in, should be mine; or, as idea back to the drawing in Thursday’s edition. It’s financial officer, “Nobody these two nations within if you’ll pardon the one lunatic group board. Landline calls disturb just semantics, but these said, Hey, I’m getting over- one are meeting in the expression, by a Bush among the “Occupy” only the recipient. Cell- paraprofessionals are cer- paid.” I personally found middle. They don’t administration that let crowd advocates, that it phone calls disturb every- tainly not “overpaid,” even the statement patronizing share beliefs, but they spending get totally out would be the right thing body in the vicinity. The if their checks were larger and very offensive to the are sharing similar frus- of control and saw plen- to do to force profes- Federal Aviation Adminis- than normal last year. people. Perhaps they were trations. ty of friends and lobby- sionals, like physicians, tration is reconsidering its These employees are assuming, as I would, that A president with a ists get filthy rich off to take salaries of ban on cell phone calls hard-working, dedicated those with six-figure class-warfare mindset cozy connections $30,000 a year. Can’t aboard airliners. It’s bad and grossly underpaid for salaries can get the payroll has joined with the likes instead of hard work. you just see people lin- enough that passengers are the work they do. Paras correct and there was no of some predictable Then “The Accelera- ing up to attend medical forced to endure such cell- deal with class sizes rang- need to question it. people and organiza- tor” arrived on the school for that? phone bulletins as “We’ve ing from 20 to 37 students. I do, however, commend tions that typically ben- scene. President Obama Trust me. We are in just landed,” “We’re Most classes include stu- the decision to allow the efit from economic envy. wants to tax the rich, for one wild ride. All we approaching the gate” and dents with documented employees to keep the They have set the stage but more, he wants to can hope is that the rev- “They’ve just opened the needs, modifications and “overpayment.” If anyone for a growing uprising use some of that tax olutionaries who carry cabin doors” without having mandatory interventions deserves to keep a little of frustrated people who money to feather the the folding chairs and to overhear the details of for the educators to extra, it’s the paraprofes- now occupy Wall Street nests of “clean energy” sing “God Bless Ameri- your seatmate’s overdue address. Salaries begin sionals of the Troup Coun- and other cities in companies that raised ca” can hold on long student loan. around $8 per hour and ty school system. America. This strange him big bucks in his enough for this other If it is that delinquent stu- with all our government’s Dariel Daniel collection of multicol- own presidential cam- crowd not to totally dent loan they’re calling deductions, you can only Ware’s Cross Road, ored hair, anti-every- paign. President destroy our country. about, you pay for the call. imagine the amount of LaGrange thing signs and “Spread the Wealth” has And please: No more And, with almost 18 percent demands for a basic spread nothing but fear, George W. Bushes or of $35.9 billion up for grabs, redistribution of the resentment and huge Barack Obamas. We it shouldn’t take long for Millage rates won’t go up nation’s wealth is gain- government “stimulus” can’t take another four some of the more unscrupu- ing more momentum, contracts to everyone in years of our “ruling lous collections agencies, Dear Editor: that if the proposed thanks at least in some his loyal orbit. political class” and their already the subject of more I enjoyed watching SPLOSTs are voted down, measure to a sucker But do you think likes. complaints to the Federal LaGrange Mayor Jeff that neither property taxes press. This is the same those fools trying to find Trade Commission than any Lukken and Don Miller, nor millage rates would be media that for so long a place (we hope) to I Write to us other industry, to revert to chief financial officer of the increased as a result. As a refused to recognized take a shower on the their more aggressive tac- Troup County school sys- matter of fact, it would be another movement of hard pavement of the tics. tem, on TV on Thursday against the law for that to frustrated Americans, streets they occupy have Send letters to the edi- If there is one exemption talking about the proposed happen. the Tea Party, until a clue that they are tor: made, even for the noble SPLOST IV and E-SPLOST I wish to thank Mayor I many months and being manipulated by email to: dbaker@ la- cause of retrieving Uncle IV. A lot of taxpayers fear Lukken and Don Miller for countless rallies into it. labor, moveon.com and grangenews. com Sam’s money, there will be that if these taxes are not clearing up this common Here is the problem: others who will sleep I demands for more. Our bet by mail to: LaGrange voted for, then property misconception among so These two entirely dif- soundly in their own for the first one is an taxes, or millage rates, will many. ferent movements want mansions while the pro- Daily News, P.O. Box exemption for robo-pitches be increased. Tommy Callaway completely different testors raise hell in the 929, LaGrange, GA for political candidates. Mayor Lukken emphat- Kildare Court, “revolutions.” The “Wall streets? It’s not likely. 30240; or I ically made it very clear, LaGrange Street Protesters” want, We have all been fax to: (706) 884-8712 – Marietta Daily Journal LaGrange Daily News Diversions Tuesday,Oct. 18, 2011 - 7 BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun

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MUTTS Patrick McDonnell

Jacquelene Bigar’s HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, +++++ A meeting — whether Oct. 18, 2011: with a group, several friends or one This year your community and/ person — sets the tone for the day. ZITS or professional image increases. Recognize that if you can think of Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman Whatever your activity might be, it something, it probably is possible. takes a lot of time and patience. You Enthusiasm is contagious. Go ahead will feel pressured often and will need and share your excitement; others will to reorient your plans and thinking join in. Tonight: Where people are. accordingly. A partnership plays a LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) significant role. If you are attached, +++ You could push paper around your sweetie adds to the dimension of into little piles on your desk, or you your life. You could develop a newly could dig in and resolve some of the discovered closeness. If you are single, issues. Return messages and answer you need to decide what type of rela- questions. Remain open to a partner. tionship you want. The right person This person makes you laugh and will surface. CANCER often gives you loosen up sometimes. Tonight: Burning additional responsibilities. the midnight oil. The Stars Show the Kind of Day SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; +++++ Others have a different 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult vision from you. They also might not THE FAMILY CIRCUS ARIES (March 21-April 19) have the ability to understand what CONCEPTIS SUDOKU ++++ You visualize the possibili- you want to present. Learn from how Bil Keane ties, but to act on them might mean a each individual communicates. When by Dave Green change in your view and perspective. speaking to each person, try to think Don’t think that anything is impossible. and communicate like him or her. You Develop greater security. Start telling might get better results. Tonight: Follow yourself what you do well, as opposed the music. to what you need to work on. Tonight: SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) So many invitations. +++++ Deal with each individual TAURUS (April 20-May 20) directly. You could be surprised by +++++ Keep communication what happens. Most people flourish flowing, though you could hit a boul- with personal attention. Someone der in a relationship. You could get reveals a lot more than usual. At this stuck and decide to think in terms of point, an important discussion can accepting this person as he or she is. happen. Communication blossoms. Communication flourishes and allows Tonight: Be with a favorite person. you to gain financially and emotionally. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news. ++++ You might schedule a GEMINI (May 21-June 20) meeting, but you could be surprised by +++ Listen to your instincts with someone with the same idea. People a controlling individual. Push comes are unusually innovative and open. to shove. Your sense of well-being Communication will flourish if you DENNIS THE MENACE expands. You are more willing to take resist controlling games and power a risk right now. Think about your long- plays. Caring abounds as well. Tonight: Hank Ketchum term desires. Also, be sensitive to oth- Where the fun is. ers. Tonight: Time for a treat! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) CANCER (June 21-July 22) ++++ Be willing to cancel a get- +++++ You share a lot of feel- together in order to complete a certain ings. A controlling individual in your life amount of work. You could be too tired could push you away or attempt to stop to cover all the bases, nor do you need you from emoting. Everyone’s style is to. Be willing to defer or eliminate. You different. Your feelings are your own. will want to be 100 percent present. Many people cannot tolerate feeling Don’t allow yourself to settle for less. that deeply — hence their reaction. Tonight: Put your feet up. Tonight: The world is your oyster. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) +++++ Your creativity emerges +++ Rethink a personal matter. no matter which way you turn. A You could choose to say little but think romance or loving relationship could a lot. Reflect, test out an idea and per- become more intense or rewarding. haps use detachment in order to gain Funnel your unusual ingenuity into understanding. Though you are pas- what makes a difference for you. Open sionate, there are times to be cool and up a conversation. Reveal your feel- logical. You encounter one of these ings. Tonight: Midweek break. periods. Tonight: Know that you don’t need to be busy all the time! Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) at www.jacquelinebigar.com.

Ad goes here 8 - Tuesday,Oct. 18, 2011 Local, State LaGrange Daily News I Engagement Expert: It’s time to plant daffodils

From staff reports Daffodil expert Sara Van Beck will present a program titled “Heirloom Daffodils for Southern Gardens” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Hills & Dales Estate. “While October may seem like an unusual time to talk about spring bulbs, this is the ideal time to plant. Planting now will ensure you have colorful drifts of yellow this spring,” she said. Van Beck, who is active The white-flowered Thalia daffodil was introduced into gardens in 1916, the in the Georgia Daffodil same year Mr. and Mrs. Fuller E. Callaway finished building their Hills and Society, will highlight the Dales. Ida Cason Callaway added Thalia to the gardens at Hills and Dales best varieties of daffodils in 1931, and it is growing in the Church Garden. Abbey Nicole McConnell, Christopher Brett Fuller for the South and discuss Coastal South,” which multisensory presentation In addition, the long varieties that bloom from she co-authored with her on bats that aims to cap- tradition of celebrating McConnell-Fuller January through April. mother. ture the attention and Halloween will continue Fragrant, white and Participants will be pro- stimulate the brain. The from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. Patti and Dan Ward of LaGrange and Joe and Jan orange types will be cov- vided a small bag of program is appropriate 31. McConnell of LaGrange announce the engagement of ered. antique daffodil bulbs. for school-age children. Participants may enter their daughter, Abbey Nicole McConnell, to Christo- She also will review The cost of workshop is Cost is $5. Registration the Hills & Dales Drive pher Brett Fuller, son of Kim and Jeff Fuller of planting and proper cul- $20. required. entrance gate where staff LaGrange. tivation techniques and In another program For reservations for members will direct them The wedding was at 7 p.m. Saturday at Carriage be available to sign a new from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. either program, call (706) to the site where candy and Horses in Pine Mountain. book, “Daffodils in Flori- 29, Auburn Ph.D. candi- 882-3242 or email info@ bars will be given to cos- The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Guy Nel- da: A Field Guide to the date Sam Hirt presents a hillsanddales.org. tumed children. son of LaGrange. She is a graduate of West Georgia Christian Academy and is a cosmetology graduate of West Georgia Technical College. She is employed I Food-service inspections at Shear Designs. The groom-elect is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Explanations: into foods. who prepare food must Comments: Repair Jimmy Fuller and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Reason. He is a Here is an explanation These are the most wear full hats or hair nets. plumbing leaks in graduate of Troup High School and attends the Uni- of food service inspection recent inspections: Clean vent hood. kitchen. Repair lights in violations used by Troup I Subway, 1960 kitchen. versity of West Georgia in Carrollton. He is employed I by MBM in LaGrange. County Health Depart- Whitesville Road, Mi Casa Restaurant, ment. LaGrange 25 Patillo Road, I Smoothie Paradise, Mussel gets endangered status 1. Food-borne illness Date inspected: Oct. 4 LaGrange 1468 Lafayette Parkway, risk factors and public Score: 96, A; Previous Date inspected: Oct. 5 LaGrange MACON (AP) – The Altamaha spinymussel is being health interventions: Risk score: 94, A Score: 99, A; Previous Date inspected: Oct. 5 added to the endangered species list. factors are food prepara- Risk factors score: 97, A Score: 100, A; Previous The mussel is found in the lower stretches of the tion practices and Comments: None Risk factors score: 100, A Ocmulgee River and in the Altamaha River, but has employee behaviors most Good retail practices Comments: None Risk factors disappeared from the Oconee and Ohoopee rivers. commonly reported to the Comments: Storage on Good retail practices Comments: None The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designating Centers for Disease Con- floor in walk-in cooler. Comments: Paint floor Good retail practices critical habitat along the upper Altamaha, lower trol and Prevention as Clean floors in back and walls in kitchen. Comments: None Ocmulgee and Ohoopee rivers in Appling, Ben Hill, contributing factors in room. Coffee, Jeff Davis, Long, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, food-borne illness out- I Juanito’s Mexican I Bro’s Wings, Hamil- Toombs, Wayne and Wheeler counties. breaks. Public health I Gus’ Grill, 110 Restaurant, 1510 ton Road, LaGrange A legal settlement between the Fish and Wildlife interventions are control Greenville St., LaGrange Lafayette Parkway, Date inspected: Oct. 4 Service and the Center for Biological Diversity is giv- measures to prevent ill- Date inspected: Oct. 4 LaGrange Score: 98, A; Previous ing the mussel its endangered status, effective next ness or injury. Score: 96, A; Previous Date inspected: Oct. 5 score: 96, A month. 2. Good retail practices score: 87, B Score: 97, A; Previous Risk factors Jimmy Rickard, a biologist for the Fish and Wildlife are preventive measures Risk factors score: 98, A Comments: None Service, says biologists have spent about 1,000 hours to control the introduc- Comments: None Risk factors Good retail practices since 1997 searching rivers for Altamaha spinymus- tion of pathogens, chemi- Good retail practices Comments: None Comments: Clean back sels, finding only about 60. cals and physical objects Comments: Employees Good retail practices room and porch.

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Region standings Region 6-AAA overall region Carrollton 7-1 4-0 Troup 4-3 2-1 Central 4-3 2-1 Haralson 4-4 2-2 LaGrange 2-5 1-2 Shaw 3-3 1-2 Columbus 2-6 0-4

Region 5-AA Carver 6-1 4-0 Callaway 4-3 3-1 Heard 3-3 3-1 Temple 5-2 3-1 Spencer 2-5 1-3 Manchester 2-5 1-3 Kendrick 1-6 1-3 Above left, junior Cortez Leonard is a part of a strong defensive backfield. Above right, linebacker Reuben Foster, left, and Jordan 0-7 0-4 defensive lineman Tim Hart have helped control things at the line of scrimmage. I LaGrange College roundup Pantherskeep winscoming From staff reports for a 25-17 win in the The red-hot LaGrange fourth set, and they fin- College Panthers contin- ished things off with a ued their turnaround 15-9 victory. season with a come- Katie Covington had a from-behind victory over big night for the Pan- Toccoa Falls on Monday t h e r s at home. with her The Panthers fell be- t e a m - hind two sets to one, but l e a d i n g they won the final two 12th dou- sets to secure their sev- ble-dou- enth victory in eight ble of the matches. season. The Panthers im- She led proved to 14-10, and the team they’ve already matched Covington with 19 their win total from the kills while adding 16 2009 and 2010 seasons digs. combined. Mary Ann Washichek After winning the first had 17 kills and a team- Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News set 26-24, the Panthers high 23 digs, and Hayley The LaGrange College volleyball team won its 14th match Monday with a come-from-behind victory lost the next two sets 25- LaFontaine had 11 kills. Erin McKinstry had 57 over Toccoa Falls. The Panthers have already won as many matches as they did in the previous two 22 and 25-17. seasons combined. Above, head coach Julie Moses talks to the players during a timeout. The Panthers rallied SEE PANTHERS, PAGE 10 LaGrange Daily News 10 - Tuesday,Oct. 18, 2011 Sports

Local calendar Today Oconee County, 4:30 p.m. Soccer Cross country LaGrange College at County championship at Huntingdon, men 2 p.m., Pyne Road Park, 5:30 women 4 p.m. p.m. Wednesday Softball To provide information State playoffs for the local calendar, email LaGrange High at [email protected] feel like there’s no doubt CAMERON FROM 9 he’s ready to play in a big game. He’s a sopho- about six months. more, and he’s kind of “I feel terrible for him,” come on. He earned Callaway defensive coor- playing time. He was dinator Dusty Hubbard starting to play even said. “That’s his life. He when we had Albert and loves it. I just hope he Jeffery, giving them a can get back and play rest.” again somewhere else. I Still, as Hubbard said, know he won’t play here, “there’s no replacing” a but I’ve got a feeling he’ll guy like Cameron. play again (in college).” “He’s a guy you can Hubbard said knowing count on for double-digit Cameron won’t be able tackles every game just to do what he loves the because of his effort,” File photo rest of this season is “the Hubbard said. “That’s Troup defensive coordinator Calvin Arnold offers instruction during Friday’s 23-0 win. hardest part of it.” something we’re going “He plays so hard. He to have a hard time re- TROUP FROM 9 plays harder than any placing.” kid we’ve ever had,” While the team’s de- Hubbard said. “He kind fensive scheme will re- whoever we are going against on of lives for Friday nights. main the same, Hubbard Friday isn’t going to take it any I hate that that’s taken said some things will be easier on us so we have to be away from him prema- adjusted to fit Terrell. ready.” turely.” “We’ll have to change Troup’s suffocating defense With Cameron out, it’ll some things we do,” hasn’t been taking it easy on any- be up to sophomore Nick Hubbard said. “We body this season. Terrell to step in. brought Jeffery from a In six of their seven games, the Terrell has played a lot lot of different ways to Tigers (5-2) have held an oppo- this season. try to take advantage of nent to 10 or fewer points, and When senior line- his skill set. We’ll change that includes the powerful Car- backer Albert Trammell some things we do with rollton Trojans, who edged the missed time earlier this Nick and try to take ad- Tigers 10-9. season, Terrell took his vantage of his Defensive lineman Joe place in the starting strengths.” Sanders, who transferred from lineup. Hubbard said the team LaGrange High before the sea- Derrick Harris will will try to get Trammell a son, said it’s a group effort. also see a lot more play- few plays off on defense “On every play we just don’t ing time at linebacker. since he plays a lot on of- want one guy in on a tackle, we Hubbard said Tram- fense as well as a full- want two or three,” Sanders said. mell will move to back. “No matter who we hit that first Cameron’s spot at sam Cameron also played play of the game, we make sure linebacker, and Terrell fullback, and Trammell to tell them, welcome to Troup will be the will line- will have to fill that County.” backer. void. Added another member of Troup defensive linemen Joe Sanders and Daryl Dunlap walk Hubbard said he has “Albert will be the guy Troup’s imposing defensive line, off the field after making a stop against Central-Carroll last week. senior Tim Hart, “our motto is we plenty of confidence in we’ll have to watch, be- These kind of numbers don’t after the season ended there was Terrell. cause he’ll play both want them to feel that we are there.” happen by accident. a lot of work to do. “Nick Terrell, he’s ways at fullback and sam Last season, a lot of younger “Last year as sophomores, I done a great job,” Hub- linebacker,” Hubbard There’s no doubt that opposing teams know Troup’s defense is players were thrust into the knew that we had a lot of grow- bard said. “The three said. “We’ll try to rest lineup, and there were growing ing up to do,” Swain said. “I games he started, they him a little bit on defense there. Since giving up 10 points in the pains. think that we did (grow up) over were all wins for us, and with Derrick. That’s kind The defense scratched and the summer and we were ready he played really well. We of our plan right now.” first quarter against Carrollton, the Tigers have gone seven clawed its way through the regu- for anything coming into the sea- straight quarters without allow- lar season, though, and got better son.” bottom four teams. and better. Hart is one of the few seniors in REGIONS FROM 9 ing a point. Fortunately for the Last week, the Tigers blanked The Tigers eventually went 7-3 the starting lineup, and he Callaway Cavaliers, finish as high as second in Central-Carroll 23-0, despite in the regular season and fin- wanted to make sure to provide they’re a part of the top the region if they win out, playing much of the game with- ished second in Region 6-AAA. leadership. or they could miss the half. out star linebacker Reuben Fos- When the 2010 season ended “As a senior I knew that I had a playoffs if they stumble. After falling to Carver ter, who had an injured ankle. with a 26-6 loss to Monroe Area, lot to do in the offseason,” Hart While the Grangers last week, the Cavaliers Flowers said despite the im- the defensive players went right said. “I wanted to step up and be are hoping to climb the (4-3 overall) are one of pressive numbers, no one is sat- back to work. a leader for my team. I wanted to ladder in the region, three teams tied for sec- isfied. From the cold winter days spent make this year count.” Troup is looking to hold ond in the region with a “We are still not where we need in the weight room at the school When Sanders came over to on to the second spot. 3-1 record. to be,” Flowers said. “They have after last season ended, to the Troup in the summer, he noticed Troup and Central are Carver leads the way been playing better. They believe scorching summer months spent right away how committed the tied for second, but at 4-0, followed by Call- in themselves, and that’s the at camps across the state, the defensive players were to becom- Troup won the head-to- away, Heard County and biggest part. You have athletes Tigers worked together to build a ing a dominant unit. head meeting, which Temple at 3-1. that are running to the football good foundation for this season. “The guys were really focused means it owns the At the bottom of the and that are looking to make “I think a lot of it is due to how this summer, Sanders said. “I tiebreaker edge. region, Manchester, plays.” hard the guys worked during the came in and I just wanted to do If the Tigers close the Spencer and Kendrick The Tigers have notched two winter,” Flowers said. whatever I could to help the team regular season with wins are tied for fourth at 1-3, shutout victories, and they’ve Last year, Troup lost to Carroll- out.” over Shaw, Haralson and Jordan is 0-4. given up a combined 36 points in ton 48-7, and Flowers said every- Flowers said he realized at a County and LaGrange, Callaway, Heard six of their seven games. one realized at that point some camp this summer that the de- they would finish no County and Temple each The other game was a 33-0 loss changes needed to be made. fense had a chance to do some- lower than second in the can secure the region’s to East Coweta where nothing “Coach (Calv in) Arnold and thing special this season. region, meaning they’d No. 2 seed by winning went right. the rest of the coaching staff de- “They seemed to start coming be at home for the open- out. That game, Swain said, was an cided after the Carrollton game together over the summer at the ing round of the playoffs. Callaway hosts Heard eye-opener. that there was a tremendous Salem camp,” Flowers said. “The The picture is a lot County this week before “That East Coweta game was a amount of difference in the guys got stronger, and you can clearer in Region 5-AA. visiting Temple next big learning lesson for us,” Swain strength level of our guys and see they got faster and just gelled There are eight teams week. said. “It taught us to stay humble, their’s,” Flowers said. “We made together as a unit. In our seven- in the region, and there’s The Cavaliers close the and keep striving to get better. that extra effort and extra push to on-seven stuff you could really a clear line between the regular season against Added Hart: “We came away keep these guys motivated in P.E. see them coming along.” top four teams and the Jordan. from it knowing we had to get classes and after school. They lift The work ethic is there, and better. Those first two wins didn’t after school, or they lift after there’s also plenty of talent. matter, and we had to get back to practice.” Foster is the headliner of the work.” Many of this year’s starters are defense. Coachseverely juniors, and they were starters as A starter since he was a fresh- Since that game, the Tigers have given up 10 points in three sophomores in 2010. games. Swain said everyone realized injuredaftergame SEE TROUP, PAGE 11 SPARTA (AP) –A bers of Warren County's high school football team were hit and PANTHERS FROM 9 coach and his team bruised in the brawl, LaGrange Daily News 447797 were ambushed by op- she said. assists, and Kaydee posing players after a School officials said Daniel had 23 digs. game, and helmets were the coach has crushed I The Panthers LIVE STREAM GOLF: used as weapons in the bones in his face, and surged to second place ensuing brawl, Warren surgeons had to place after the first of two County’s school super- metal plates in his head. rounds at the Oglethorpe YOUR HOME TEAM intendent said. Hancock County Invitational at Royal Superintendent Car- Sheriff Tomlyn Primus Lakes Golf and Country Watch Local Highg School Games LIVE! at ~ www.lagrangenews.com ole Jean Carey said she says his office is looking Club in Gainesville. was with Warren into the matter. 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Absolutely! ers and coaches were Augusta Chronicle. Cory Howard and The Longest Hours In Town. cornered. Officials with the Freddie Wolford each WOW! “It seemed like they Georgia High School fired a 77 to round out were just waiting there,” Association have also the Panthers’ scoring. Gladly Supporting the Communities We Serve she said in an interview asked both schools to Taylor Wynn shot an 81. Auburn | Bremen | Carrollton | Newnan with WRDW-TV. give accounts of what Peachtree City | LaGrange | Opelika Carey said she saw happened and to outline “We’ll see what hap- West Point | Valley Daniels being smashed what security measures pens,” LaGrange College www.charterbank.net in the face with a helmet were taken, Executive coach Lee Richter said. 800.763.4444 “We’ve got some good during the fight that fol- Director Ralph Swearn- Now That’s What We’re Talking About! lowed. Several mem- gin said. teams behind us.” LaGrange Daily News Sports Tuesday,Oct. 18, 2011 - 11

the Tigers with an ankle injury, I but Gators coach Will Muschamp Falcons College notebook didn’t identify his starting quar- terback all week. LSU had to prepare for fresh- lookto Coaches men Jeff Driskel and Jacoby Bris- sett. Brissett wound up starting but LSU allowed him to complete only eight passes and intercepted ground hopeto him twice in a 41-11 victory. La st Saturday, Tennessee was FLOWERY BRANCH without starting quarterback (AP) – Michael Turner Tyler Bray because of a thumb kept running the ball. Michael Turner’s strong moveon injury. Matt Ryan worked in running carried the Fal- This time, LSU was familiar some short passes. It cons past the Panthers NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – with Bray's backup, having faced wasn’t exactly stretching on Sunday. James Franklin has talked with Matt Simms last season. Simms the field, but it sure We didn’t know how Georgia coach Mark Richt about completed only six passes and worked for the Atlanta a postgame confrontation with was intercepted twice in LSU's Falcons. many carries Michael would have. But he got Bulldogs defensive coordinator 38-7 win. Maybe they’ve found Todd Grantham and is leaving However, if Auburn makes a their identity again. the ball rolling early, so we kept feeding him. We the rest to the Southeastern Con- change, it will be by choice, not The Falcons gave up a ference. Vanderbilt head coach James because of injuries. huge part of their future felt like he was in a groove.” The SEC told The Associated Franklin, left, got into it with Trotter was lifted at halftime to draft receiver Julio Press Monday that the league is against Florida with his team Jones, all with the intent The 247-pound Turner Georgia defensive coordinator actually did much of his looking into what happened. leading 7-6. Trotter completed of creating more big Franklin and Grantham had a Todd Grantham after Satur- just two of eight passes for 33 plays on offense. But running on the outside, a break from his normal heated exchange after Georgia day’s game. yards in the first half. He had Sunday’s 31-17 victory pulled out a 33-28 win on Satur- At the end, both Vanderbilt and completed only six of 19 passes over the Carolina Pan- style of keeping it in the middle of the field. day night when the Vanderbilt Georgia players spilled out onto the previous week against thers looked more in line coach went looking to shake the field, and video shows an of- Arkansas. with past years: Turner Nearly half his carries – 13 of 27 -- were outside hands with Richt. The Vandy ficer with Franklin pushing Moseley was 4 of 7 for 90 yards took care of business on coach said Monday he talked Grantham away from the Vandy against the Gators. He had the ground with 27 pun- the tackles, and those plays accounted for the with Richt on Sunday morning coach and Commodores tight thrown only two passes in ishing carries, while and hopes the Georgia coach ap- end Austin Monahan stepping Auburn’s previous six games. So Ryan directed a passing bulk (105) of his yards. “We felt like we would preciated talking to him as between the coaches. if Moseley makes what would be game that didn’t take a Franklin did. I Les Miles is grow- his first career start against LSU, lot of chances downfield. be able to get him to the AUBURN: second level on the “We have a very, very talented ing accustomed to preparing No. he would do so without much ex- They didn’t even need commissioner," Franklin said. 1 LSU for an opponent with a perience. Jones, who sat out with a perimeter,” Smith said. “When Michael is com- “They’ll do their job and do fluctuating quarterback situation. “When you’re going to play the hamstring injury. what they think is right, and we’ll LSU has faced fill-in starters No. 1 team in the country, that’s Coach Mike Smith in- ing around the corner, weighing 245 pounds or move forward. I have tremen- the past two weeks and each time going to be a hard start for any- sisted Monday that his dous respect for the University of came away with easy victories. body, especially with how they offense, as always, set up whatever, some guys are not necessarily going to Georgia, their program, their his- Now LSU’s next opponent, No. play defensively,” Chizik said. a game plan that had the tory, their coach. We had a hard- 19 Auburn, also is looking at “It’s just another great SEC team best chance of working take a clean shot at him. It made for some positive fought battle with a lot of making a change under center we’ve got to play against. Who- against Carolina’s defen- passion, a lot of emotion. The when it visits Tiger Stadium on ever starts, it’s going to be a chal- sive scheme. runs. I though Mike ran the ball extremely well.” momentum swung back and Saturday. lenge.” But it was clear the forth. Auburn coach Gene Chizik I Tailback Trent Falcons (3-3) wanted to Turner and his block- ALABAMA: ers had Carolina gasping “Some things got a little bit out does not plan to announce his Richardson isn’t ready to start pound away with Turner, of hand. I know myself, and I starter until today. The two can- talking Heisman Trophy yet, a battering ram of a back at the end. On a clinch- don’t want to speak for coach didates are Barrett Trotter, owh however, he certainly has put who seems to get more ing drive in the closing Richt, I like the game to end a lit- has been the starter so far, and himself in that conversation. effective as his carries go minutes, the Falcons tle bit differently. Walk off the Clint Moseley, who played the Richardson has matched up. He finished with 139 simply lined up with two field and move forward.” second half of Auburn’s 17-6 vic- Shaun Alexander’s school record yards on 27 runs – both tight ends and a fullback It was a weekend of bad tory against Florida last week- with six straight 100-yard rush- season highs. to lead the way. Every- postgame behavior, which in- end. ing efforts. He set career-highs “Each week, we have one in the building knew cluded the highly publicized inci- Miles said his defense will have with 183 yards and four touch- musts that are presented who was getting the ball, dent between San Francisco's to be ready for both and must to our players,” Smith but the Panthers still downs against Mississippi and Jim Harbaugh and Detroit’s Jim guard against the tendency to ex- said. “One of the musts couldn't stop him. turned in a stutter-stepping, high- Schwartz. Georgia’s Grantham pect a less-experienced quarter- this past week was the “It wears defenses out, light reel 76-yard TD run. back to pose less of a threat. need to establish the run. I believe,” Turner said. issued a statement Monday say- “I really was sort of amazed at “We always anticipate the We knew the way they “It also plays to one of ing his actions “were not repre- not only the ability to make the change opponents make is for would defend us would our biggest strengths as sentative of what this institution run but the tenacity and tough- the best,” Miles said Monday. give us an opportunity. an offense.” stands for.” ness that Trent played with the This game was physical and “We expect (Auburn) to be or- entire game,” Tide coach Nick ning back or whoever emotional with Georgia defen- ganizing and developing for that. Saban said. TROUP FROM 10 had gained five or six sive lineman Kwame Geathers Clint Moseley came off the bench He is slightly ahead of Mark In- yards. We challenged appeared to either push or punch and threw the ball well. We have gram's seven-game pace during man, Foster is an impact him and he is helping us Vandy center Logan Stewart after to prepare for both guys and see the current New Orleans Saints player who has become out a lot. a play had ended. Georgia was which way they go.” back's 2009 Heisman Trophy run one of the state’s most “Our secondary is flagged for a personal foul on the Two games ago, Florida start- in yards. heavily recruited line- doing a good job for us play but offset by an illegal block ing quarterback John Brantley He has 15 touchdowns to In- backers. too with Malcolm Tatum by the Commodores. was ruled out of the game against gram's eight during that span. Earlier this year, Foster making the transition verbally committed to from wide receiver to the University of Ala- free safety, and Cortez I bama, although he does- Leonard moving from Auto racing n’t have to make an line backer to strong Select Your Football Picks official decision until safety. It’s incredible Johnson February of 2013. what those guys have FOOTBALL CONTEST 2011 While Foster is the done.” main man on defense, As well as things have there are plenty of other been going, Swain said callsfor Match with The LaGrange Daily News pieces to the puzzle. Flowers and the other Football Picks ads The defensive front is coaches aren’t letting up in today’s paper. FOOTBALL 2011 CONTEST imposing and intimidat- at all. changes ing with Swain, Hart, “The coaches stay on CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Deadline Friday 12:00 p.m. Sanders, Zykee Frazier us,” Swain said. “They – Five-time defending and Daryl Dunlap mak- know that we can do bet- NASCAR champion Jim- ing life uncomfortable Name______ter, and they are working mie Johnson called on for opposing defenses. hard to get us there.” IndyCar to stop racing on The linebacker unit led Added Frazier: “The ovals in the wake of Indi- by Foster has been stout Address______coaches have a lot of anapolis 500 winner Dan as well. things to keep us in Wheldon’s death. Bruce Danford and check.” Wheldon was killed in Phone ______Age___ Dalton Hadley are each To emphasize that, a 15-car accident in Sun- having terrific seasons at Frazier pointed to a day's season finale Indy- *WEEK No. 6* MY PICKS linebacker. sand pit where players THIS WEEK’S WINNER: Car race at Las Vegas 1 Country Critters In the defensive back- often have to to run if Motor Speedway, a high WENDELL COOK field, Ricky Frazier, the coaches feel they banked, 1.5-mile oval. 2 Mable Smith Shop - State Farm Lemonta Truitt, Cortez need some extra motiva- “I wouldn’t run them 3 Kemp’s Carpet Leonard and Malcolm tion. on ovals. There’s just no $ Tatum are versatile, “We know if we try to need to,” Johnson said Win 50 4 First Franklin play-making guys who be lazy in practice or are Monday during a test 5 Matt Orr - State Farm are making an impact on goofing off we are get- session at Charlotte for predicting the most both sides of the ball. ting laps,” Frazier said. Motor Speedway. “Those 6 LaGrange Loan Flowers felt the depth For all of the players, cars are fantastic for 7 P.C. Screen Printing of talent on the defense game night makes every- street circuits, for road winners each week! was evident last week thing worthwhile, and courses. I hate, hate, hate 8 Idle Hour when the unit continued they make sure to enjoy that this tragedy took Deadline Friday 12PM 9 Tire Pro to dominate after Foster themselves. place. But hopefully they Drop off your ballot at the went to the sidelines. “You have to keep it can learn from it and 10 Yama “We feel like we can fun,” Hart said. “We have make those cars safer on 11 Hiers Insurance continue to play good bets on the line about ovals somehow.” defense even if we have who can get into the Johnson was in his own LaGrange Daily News Featured game of the week: AUBURN vs. LSU Total Points______a time when Reuben gets backfield the quickest frightening accident Sat- hurt,” Flowers said. “We and make the tackle, urday night at Charlotte and you could be a winner! have guys that have things like that just to Motor Speedway, where stepped up along the keep it competitive be- his car hit headfirst into way to let us know that tween us.” the wall. The back wheels CONTEST RULES we aren’t a one-dimen- Added Sanders: “We’ll briefly lifted off the track, Each Tuesday through Nov. 1st a selected game will be placed in each participating mer- sional team.” taunt the linemen when but Johnson walked Flowers said all of the we get up to the line a lit- away and suffered only chant’s ad within the football picks ad in today’s paper. defensive players have tle bit, just betting out next-day soreness. Indicate which team you think will win by writing the team name beside the sponsor’s name made huge strides be- loud who will get the Johnson watched Sun- on our official entry blank in today’s paper. tween the 2010 and 2011 sack first.” day’s race at home and seasons. On Thursday, the said he was glued to his Entries may be dropped off at the LaGrange Daily News, 105 Ashton Street, LaGrange or “We have a lot of guys Tigers will return to the television, mouth wide mailed to the LaGrange Daily News, P.O. Box 929, LaGrange, GA 30240. Entries must be re- on the team that are field to face Shaw in a re- open as he watched the ceived by 12 p.m. on Friday to qualify for that week’s contest. No photo copies. stepping up of us this gion game. replays of Wheldon's ac- season,” Flowers said. It’ll be homecoming cident. The prize will be awarded weekly on the basis of most games selected correctly. In “Bruce Danford making night at Callaway Sta- “Knowing Dan and his case of a tie the tiebreaker (Closest guess to the total points scored in our featured that transition from dium, and Hart said the wife and two kids, and game) will determine the winner. A drawing will be held if there is still a tie. starting fullback to in- defense wants to keep then I’m sitting there side linebacker is a very dominating. with my daughter run- You must be 16 years of age to enter. We allow only one entry per person. Participating spon- unselfish player. He “We want to keep the ning around in the back- sors, their families, employees of the LaGrange Daily News and their immediate families are not made 13 tackles the shutout streak alive,” yard, I was torn up eligible to enter. other night, We chal- Hart said. yesterday,” Johnson said. Mailed entries must be postmarked by Thursday and received in the LaGrange Daily News lenged him coming into Added Swain: “If we “I mean, I know Dan, or the game because he stay hungry, and keep knew Dan. We just stared offices by Monday. The paper is not responsible for lost or non-received entries. The decision made some tackles playing and getting bet- at the TV for a long time of the contest judge is final. Please allow up to six (6) weeks for processing of prize money. against Carrollton but ter we will be the team to yesterday with long Check will be mailed directly to recipient. they were after the run- beat.” faces. 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