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143RD YEAR NO. 71 TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 2 SECTIONS , 14 PAGES, 50 CENTS First graduates of Upson-Lee Learning Academy Upson eligible for disaster relief funding Ashley Biles Maurice Raines stated Associate Editor that the plan had been Upson County is now available for review in eligible for an addition- the Commissioners al 5 percent in disaster Office since August and relief funds after the was not put in each Board of Commission- individual commission- ers approved the EMA er’s packet due to the plan for warehousing size. After a 2-1 vote, donated goods with a 3- Raines voted yes to 1 vote. This portion of approve the motion. the plan outlines the Commissioner Frank who, how and where to Spraggins was absent collect, store and give from the meeting. out non-clothing and Several concerned cit- non-perishable goods in izens attended the meet- the even of a disaster ing to express their feel- such as a tornado. ings to the board on the “This is just another issue of the baseball The Thomaston-Upson Board of Education held a special graduation ceremony last Tuesday step of meeting obliga- fields being locked except for when recre- night for the first three graduates of the Upson-Lee Learning Academy. The Learning Academy tions to make us eligible for additional help,” ation league is going on. opened last February and is designed to give students who have dropped out of school a chance stated County Manager Marty Murphy stated to make up their classes and earn their diploma. The three students who graduated are all mem- Kyle Hood. that as tax payer he felt bers of the Class of 2011 and would have graduated with their classmates this spring, except Commissioner Rusty it was unfair to lock the they dropped out of school for various reasons. Left to right in the photo are ULHS Assistant Blackston voted against ball fields and not give Principal and former Learning Academy Director Michael Hoffman, graduates Anna Spraggins, the motion to approve citizens a chance to play Enoch Powell, and Candice Chapman, and Learning Academy Director Faye Williams. In addi- the plan because he felt on them at times when the rec league is not tion to these three graduates, the Learning Academy has 11 other students also working toward he did not know what he was voting on, due to using them. Murphy getting their diplomas, and hopes to enroll more students soon. For more photos of the gradua- never seeing the plan. also went on to say that tion ceremony, see Page 8A. Photo by Larry Stanford Commission Chairman SEE ELIGIBLE, PAGE 5A Richard Harville charged with theft of services in Agri-Cycle probe By Sheila A. Marshall tion of an agreement with Reporter the City of Thomaston Richard Harville, the involving the treatment owner of now-defunct and disposal of leachate Agricycle, is facing felony from the Taylor County criminal charges alleging Landfill in the city’s theft of services in the sewage system. Investi- amount of $468,902. Spe- gators say the alleged cial Agent Sam Baity, of illegal dumping took the Georgia Bureau of place from January 2008 Investigation Region 2 to December 2009. Chick-fi-A and WinShape Homes founder Truett Cathy and Harbor House Board of Directors President field office, sought the While Harville did have warrant after a months- an agreement in place Deborah Hopper hold the Harbor House sign as members of the Harbor House Board, representatives of long investigation. with city officials, Dutton WinShape Homes, and Upson County Commission Chair Maurice Raines look on at the following the “We began investigat- said the quantity of announcement Friday that Harbor House will become the 12th foster home of the WinShape Homes ing at the request of the leachate allegedly placed organization. Photo by Ashley Biles District Attorney’s Office in the sewer system far back in April, so it’s been exceeded the amount ongoing for five to six contractually allowed. Harbor House announces transition months,” said Region 2 “The victim in the case Assistant Special Agent is obviously the City of in Charge Scott Dutton. Thomaston,” he said. to foster home for WinShape Homes Authorities say the Dutton said Harville Ashley Biles cially open the house through no fault of their Cathy. charges stem from turned himself in to Associate Editor which will be a home to own.” Jeff Manley, General authorities September 13. Harville’s alleged viola- Making sure children nine foster children. It was this realization Manager for the Rock are taken care of in a “People always ask me that led Cathy to found Ranch who is also a Cast your vote for ULHS loving and nurturing why I am so into foster WinShape Homes in close friend of Mr. Cathy, environment has always care,” said Cathy. “I tell 1987. The Harbor House knew that all he had to for Game of the Week been a top priority for them, I taught Sunday will be the twelfth house do was get him to see the Harbor House and it School for 52 years and I for the organization that the house and it would The ULHS Knights great afternoon and is that principal that met a young boy who’s makes sure each child be something he wanted gave our community a night of football fun this continues to shine father had left when he lives in a stable and to do. And he was right. past Friday. through with the deci- was four, his mother secure family environ- The Board of Direc- Now let’s give them sion to turn the house died in a car accident ment and is encouraged tors for the Harbor Inside something great in over to Chick-fil-A and he was living with physically, emotionally House thanked Deborah return! founder Truett Cathy’s an aunt and uncle that and spiritually. Hopper, President of the Today —Since Upson-Lee foundation, WinShape wasn’t really working “We do everything for Board, for all of her was the winner in the Homes. Mr. Cathy was out for him. I realized the children that live in work in the transition Game of the Week, they present at the Harbor that there must be a lot these homes that I and for all of the love Page 2A...... Day by Day House, located on John- of kids like that, who are would do for my own that she has poured into ston Road, Friday to offi- victims of circumstance grandchildren,” said the house. Page 4A...... Editorial SEE VOTE, PAGE 5A Page 5A...... Obituaries Page1-2B...... Sports NASA launches ‘Fall Family Fun Days’ Saturday at The Rock Pages 3-4B...Classifieds The Rock Ranch LLC, The Rock Ranch feature attractions and experi- and events that include: planetarium, unique a 1,250-acre cattle ranch a wide variety of inter- ence themed entertain- • September 24 –The “space suit” photo Printed on owned by Chick-fil-A® active educational and ment. Admission is $14, Rock Ranch “50 Years opportunities, stomp 100% Founder, S. Truett family-based events and children 3 and under of Space Exploration” rockets, space food recycled paper Cathy, will kick off “Fall activities. This season, are free and everyday is Corn Maze Kick Off. demonstrations and Family Fun Days” on The Rock Ranch has military appreciation This date will feature a more. There will be a Sept. 24, 2011. The been selected as part of day. Admission is half visit from an official large model rocket Rock Ranch is dedicat- a collaborative outreach price with a military ID. astronaut who will launch by Atlanta area ed to “Growing Healthy project with NASA Tickets are sold online speak about her experi- rocket club “SOAR” and Families” and provides called “Space Farm 7.” or at the gate and dis- ences and meet and astronomy clubs will be a unique blend of “agri- Guests will enjoy activ- count coupons are avail- greet with guests. A offering star gazing tourism” (wholesome ities to highlight space able at Chick-fil-A loca- team from NASA will be opportunities – includ- family entertainment in exploration, have a tions. Each of the Fall on hand to facilitate ing one of the World’s an agricultural setting). chance to ride new zip Family Fun Days will educational activities most advanced systems Fall Family Fun Days at lines, enjoy over 30 feature a special theme that include a mobile SEE NASA, PAGE 5A Page 2A THE THOMASTON TIMES – Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Day by Day This Week’s Local Forecast

• Meetings • Fundraisers • Classes • Programs • Announcements The Happenings Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday You Want To Know About Scat'd T-storms Scat'd T-storms Scat'd T-storms Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy To list an event, fax it to 706-647-2833 84/64 81/64 80/65 83/63 82/61 78/59 75/54 Precip Chance: 40% Precip Chance: 50% Precip Chance: 50% Precip Chance: 20% Precip Chance: 10% Precip Chance: 5% Precip Chance: 10% Upcoming Weather Trivia Weather History Moon Phases How much has the Earth’s Sept. 20, 1967 - Hurricane Beulah moved into south Texas Last New First Full Tuesday, September 20 temperature risen since and its torrential rains turned the rich agricultural areas of 9/20 9/27 10/3 10/11 1860? south Texas into a large lake. Hurricane Beulah also spawned

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: Answer monthly meeting on Tuesday Sept. 20th, 7:00 pm risen have Temperatures at the Thomaston Civic Center. All types of music For more weather, please visit: www.WhatsOurWeather.com welcomed! For more info email them at wcga- Parent involvement opportunities at U-L Schools A Grief Support Group is held first and third [email protected] Sept. 20 – Tuesday, 6:00 Tech/Math Night at ULSE Wednesdays each month. The group will meet from and Book Fair; Sept. 21 – Wednesday, 9:00 – Coffee 4:30-5:45 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Wednesday, September 21 Club at ULNE – Strategies for Success *Volunteer in Thomaston. Call 706-647-5914 for directions. The Parent Room at ULSE 9:00 – 12:00; Sept. 22 – Thurs- group is sponsored by VistaCare Hospice and is open The Spade and Trowel Garden Club will meet on day, Lunch/Learn at ULMS – Understanding the Mid- to adults in the community. September 21 at the First Baptist Church to cele- dle School Child – Helping Plan for the New Year – brate their 60th anniversary. Reservations necessary for lunch – Leave message The women’s AA Meeting is now on Thursday 646-9335; Sept. 23 – Friday, 7:00, - ULHS Talent Show from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Zebulon Senior Center. Saturday, September 24 at Lee Auditorium; Sept. 26 – Monday evening, 6:30 There are no Monday or Wednesday women’s meet- – ESOL (English second language) Parent Meeting ings. Girl Scout sign-ups will be held on Saturday, Sep- and Family Fun Night – Parent Involvement Center tember 24 at 11 a.m. at the Girl Scout Hut located – 300 Adams St.; Sept. 28 – Wednesday, 12:00 – Par- Hospice Advantage in Fayetteville and surrounding at 335 Parkway Drive. The Hut is next to the tennis ent Suggestions for the New Year and Parent Plan area is seeking volunteers and/or interns to join its courts by Weaver Park. For more information con- Revisions – Parent Room at ULSE *Volunteer in the team. Volunteers assist families and patients who tact the Service Unit Director, Angela Garner at ULSE Parent Room 9:00 -12:00; Sept. 29, Thursday, are living with a life limiting illness, training is pro- 706-975-0065. 7:00, ULHS Chorus Concert at First Baptist Church vided. Areas of service include companionship, care- giver relief, community outreach, and office assis- “Tunes forTy” benefit on Saturday, September Free tutoring at approved providers is available for tance. Those interested or who would like further 24, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Mountain View Bap- students on free or reduced lunch in the high school. information may call 678 817-4180. tist Church Family Life Building. It will be a day Packets with information were mailed out to eligible filled with Gospel tunes and performances. The students the end of August. Contact the central office The local branch of the NAACP is holding a mem- concert will be composed of various locals. Bar- 647-9621 or DeAnn Hopkins at 646-9335 for more bership drive. Annual membership is $30 and a $15 beque plates will be sold and there will be activi- information initial payment is the start of becoming a member ties all day long. There will also be a bike ride. For of the oldest civil rights organization. Contact Gwen more information on the event, please visit Tunes Notice Copeland, membership co-chair, at 706-975-8200. for Ty on facebook. The Ritz Theatre in Thomaston, Ga will be closed Humane Society is now on Facebook at Upson Boss Hog Cook Off and City Fest Car Show until October 7 and will re-open with a showing of Humane. The Downtown Action Committee will be host- Matt Damon in “Contagion”. Several live shows will ing the 8th Annual City Fest Car Show and the 6th be coming to the Ritz in the next few months. On Volunteer Fire Department Dues For questions Annual Boss Hog BBQ Cook Off on Saturday, Sep- October 22 it will host “The Funniest Man”, James about dues, to which department to pay dues, other tember 24th at the Greatest Generation Memorial Gregory; on November 10 there will be The Best of locations where dues may be paid or anything else Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Car show awards the Beatles with The Return and on January 5 will about the volunteer fire departments, please contact will be presented to the top twenty vehicles, Best of be the Elvis Birthday Tribute with Todd Allen Heren- someone from the Upson County Volunteer Fire Show Car, Truck and Motorcycle and People’s deen. All shows will start at 7:30 p.m. Advanced tick- Departments. Phone numbers, addresses and con- Choice. Barbecue awards will be presented to 1st ets are available at the TUAC Gallery in Thomaston. tact persons are listed. Place ($300) - Pork Ribs, 1st Place ($300) - Pulled Pork, and 1st Place ($150) - Brunswick Stew. All There is a multi-class reunion/Christmas Gala Rock Hill-P.O. Box 21, The Rock, GA 30285 proceeds will be donated to the United Way of planned for Upson High and R. E. Lee High School Nicky Hamby, Chief - 706-472-3038 Upson County. For more information please call graduates of 1974-1983 on December 17, 2011. The Lincoln Park-P.O. Box 291, Thomaston, GA Don- 706-647-4242. cost is $50 per person, but if paid by October 5, it is nie Andre ws, Chief, 706-647-3938 only $40 per person. Location is Club Ritz, 7490 Old Northside-P.O. Box 209, Thomaston., GA Joyce Tuesday, September 27 National Highway, College Park, Ga. Club Ritz is Snider, 706-648-2556 owned by 1978 graduate Joe Colbert. You can mail Andy Hay-Chief, 706-648-4146 Upson Read is sponsoring its annual Bee. The your payment to Edith Smith Harvey, 207 Banks Sta- Thurston-4188 Crest Hwy. Thomaston, GA Richard proceeds help adult education in Upson County. tion, P.O. Box 697, Fayetteville, Ga 30214; or contact Hickman, Chief, 706-656-5961 This year there will be a Trivia Bee on Tuesday, Deborah Colbert Trice at 404-245-5528, Connie Daw- Salem- 170 Salem Dr., Culloden, GA 31016 September 27 at 7 p.m. in the Upson-Lee South son at 678-887-4007, Evelyn Reveire Thompson at Ruben Holston, Chief Cafeteria. For more information call 706-472-3273 706-975-0543, Theresa Hollis Mallory at 706-975- 2270 Pleasant Grove Rd. , Yatesville, GA 31097 or email [email protected]. 5279 or Edith Smith Harvey at 404-542-1507. You Yatesville-P.O. Box 225, Yatesville, GA 31097 may also email [email protected]. All the Ronnie Riggins, Chief, 706-472-3709 Saturday, October 1 information is on facebook under Upson/Lee High School Reunion/Christmas Gala. Payment deadline Medication Assistance Program, Career Assistance Dumas Lodge No. 225 will be having a Fish Fry is November 30, 2011. Please RSVP ASAP. Program, Business Development Program (fee- on Saturday, October 1 at the lodge hall on Old Tal- based), Home Care & Health Services (fee-based)If botton Road in Thomaston, Ga. Pick up plates time The Class of 1981: There will be a combined class you are currently seeking affordable medications is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Plates are $7 each. reunion for the graduating classes of 1981 from prescribed by your physician, or if you are interest- Upson High, Westwood and R. E. Lee on October 15 ed in any of the other services or programs, please at the Ridge Restaurant at Hickory Ridge Golf Course contact God’s Refuge at 706-656-2239. Our goal is in Thomaston. The cost will be $50 couple/$25 sin- to help low income individuals obtain their pre- Submissions gle; checks should be made payable to Combined scription medications for free or at a discounted Class of 1981 and sent to Chystie Pitts at P.O. Box price, job skills or referrals, as well as a new outlook We, at The Thomaston Times, strive to provide 1171, Thomaston, GA 30286. The deadline to receive on life. you a community newspaper full of local stories, payment will be September 1. For more information activities and happenings and we feel that we do or if you have contact information of the graduates, Ongoing a good job with that. However, sometimes we are please call Kayla Adams Burke at 706-975-4927, not able to get to every event, so this is where Brent Daniel at 706-975-6150 or Chrystie McDaniel A “Big Book” study will be held every Thursday at you, our readers come in. Pitts at 706-656-0299. All information is posted on 6:30 p.m. at the Zebulon Senior Citizen Center. Open If you did not see the story you were looking Facebook Events under the “Class of 81 Combined meeting to follow at 8 p.m. For more information for in today's paper, we would love to hear from Reunion.” call Georgia at 706-646-2900. you. We are always looking for new ideas for features, such as unique things people are doing John B. Gordon School The monthly meeting of the VFW Post 6447 will or businesses that have recently opened, but do If you attended John B. Gordon School, Highway take place at 6 p.m. the Third Thursday of every not yet have an advertising budget. 19 South, and are interested in a school reunion, month in the Upson County Archives building, locat- We would like our readers to submit any news please call ASAP: Ed Crews 706-647-9136; Gloria ed at 301 South Center Street. tip, story idea, event or activity that you feel de- Cochran Sanders 706-647-1168; Joyce Haralson Har- serves coverage in the newspaper. ris 706-647-5852 or Jeanette Bransford Howard 706- Health Talk by Dr. Richard Clayton. Weekly Health Also, if you attended a local event, whether it is 647-6013. We are planning for Spring 2012. Talk providing current information on health trends sports related, a church event or a little league and ways to improve health. Every Monday night at team holding a car wash for a fundraiser, feel Silvertown Celebration will be held on Saturday, 6 p.m. at Clayton Family Chiropractic, 205 Thomas free to submit a photo and a write-up to us about October 8, 2011. All residents, past and present are Street, Thomaston, 706-601-0553 (call or text). what went on. invited to the annual Silvertown Celebration at the www.drrichardclayton.com. Find us on Facebook at We want to hear from you! You may email any ball park, which will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will Clayton Family Chiropractic. story ideas to our editor, Larry Stanford, at edi- be free drinks, hamburgers and hotdogs. [email protected], sports stories to Silvertown Baptist Church holds a free soup Wes McCard at Thomaston Hospice will be scheduled every month kitchen every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. [email protected], or call the of- for Free Blood Pressure Checks at the Thomaston- until 1 p.m. in the Silvertown Baptist Church Fel- fice at 706-647-5414. Upson Senior Center, Memorial Hall. Call 706-647- lowship hall. Those in need of a nutritious lunch and 1607 for the dates. fellowship are welcome to attend. No soul is turned away. For more information or to volunteer call 706- The Central Georgia SHRM (Society for Human 647-4844. Resources Management) is a professional organiza- tion whose membership represents Human Resource The Thomaston-Upson Senior Center, located The Thomaston executives and professionals from our local and sur- behind the R. E. Lee Government Complex, is open rounding counties. Our main objective is to provide Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The mission of meaningful programs, seminars and resources for the center is to provide a comfortable, inviting atmos- Times all of our members and guests. We also provide excel- phere for Upson County residents 50 years of age THE FREE PRESS lent networking opportunities with other Human and up. A variety of activities are offered at the Sen- KEEPING UPSON COUNTY Resource professionals toward the advancement of ior Center each day including billiards, ping pong the Human Resource profession in the Central Geor- and use of exercise equipment.Mondays: Quilting IN THE NEWS FOR 143 YEARS gia area. We would like to invite you to attend one of Club at 1 p.m., Pilates at 4 p.m. Tuesdays: Fit and our monthly meetings, which are usually held on the Fun Exercise classes at 8:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 Upson County’s Oldest Business second Wednesday of each month 12 noon at Amer- a.m. Wednesdays: Breath and Stretch classes at 10:15 ican Pie. For more information call Michael Green, a.m.; Bridge class at 10 a.m. and Pilates at 4 p.m. Georgia Press Association member President of the Central Georgia SHRM, at 706-975- 2007 Award Winning Newspaper 2276. Thursdays: Fit and Fun classes at 8:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.; Bingo at 9 a.m. Reflections Day (USPS 209-340) The Northside Volunteer Fire Department/ North- Program is a program for people with Alzheimer’s side Fire-Rescue is collecting 2011 dues. The dues from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. First Wednesday: Grandparents Published every Tuesday and Friday are $25.00 for each home, dwelling residence, Raising Grandchildren at 10 a.m.; D. A. S. H./ Nutri- at 109 North Center Street, Thomaston, address or property. The dues can be paid at North- tion Group at 1 p.m. Fourth Thursday: Alzheimer’s GA 30286 side Drugs or mailed to Northside Volunteer Fire Support Group at 6:30 p.m. Care is provided. Anyone 706-647-5414 Department P.O. Box 209, Thomaston, Ga. 30286. If with questions, program ideas or comments can call you have any questions feel free to contact Chief Donna Auth, center director, at 706-647-1607. Andy Hay at 706-648-4146. Periodicals postage paid at Thomaston, Georgia. 12-Step meetings Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous POSTMASTER: Send address changes to American Legion Lucius Worthy Post 532 AA and NA are now located at 301 Green Street, at Legion and SAL meetings are held on the first and the corner of West Lee Street and Green Street, The Thomaston Times, third Thursdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the behind the Potting Shed on Church Street. AA meets P.O. Box 430, Thomaston, GA 30286 post on Solomon Street in Lincoln Park. Auxiliary Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. NA 706-647-5415 meetings are on the first and third Thursdays at 6 meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. also at the Legion building. p.m. Parking is located at the back of the building and behind the Hous e of Care. THE THOMASTON TIMES—Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Page 3A Chief Warrant Officer Larry Dawson Regents Grant retires from the Georgia National Guard Chief Warrant Officer Defense personnel. men Families. National Guard Bureau Gordon College Larry Dawson recently Chief Dawson was on He served as a board as a Hearing Judge hear- retired from the full time many national Labor and member, and is still asso- ing cases throughout the Additional force of the GA National Employee Relations com- ciated with, the Georgia US on disciplinary and Guard. mittees representing the Nation Guard Family adverse administrative Chief Dawson’s most State of Georgia. Support Foundation in actions. Degree recent position was as He was the primary raising the awareness of Chief Dawson present- the Chief of Labor Rela- representative for the the Foundation and ly owns a business in Gordon College was gy and business.” tions at the Human National Guard Bureau assisting in raising funds Thomaston and is the granted its seventh Health Information Resources Office in in Labor Relations for the to help our families dur- Military Liason for Call- bachelor degree after Management profes- Atlanta where he served southeast region of the ing their time of need. away Gardens. action taken this week sionals are specialists for several years. United States. Chief Dawson has com- He plans to run for the by the Board of in administering infor- He was responsible for During drill weekends pleted many Labor Rela- office of Upson County Regents of the Uni- mation systems, man- administering and Chief Dawson served as tions courses and is reg- Probate Judge next year. versity System of aging medical advancing the labor and the Program Officer of istered with the State of He states that it’s all Georgia. records, and coding employee relations for all Family Programs, assist- Georgia as a Mediator. about taking care of our Starting in 2013, information for reim- of the GA Department of ing our Soldier’s and Air- He is certified with the people. Gordon will offer a bursement and Bachelor of Science in research. Health Information HIM professionals ThomastonForddonatestotheGilmoreCenter Management. work throughout the “Gordon is answer- healthcare industry Thomaston Ford presented the Gilmore Center with a ing both a regional including hospitals, check for a donation $636 dollars last week. Thomaston and statewide need insurance companies, Ford has teamed up with the Gilmore Center to raise with the addition of physician practices, this degree,” said Gor- government agencies money from yard sales at the dealership. Gilmore Center don College Interim and skilled nursing Director Jimmy Aaron stated that the money is being raised President Shelley facilities. to go toward the purchasing of a new wheelchair van Nickel. “This program Gordon College because the one the center has now has become unusable. will build upon our offers bachelor’s “Please help,” said Aaron. “These are good people and we strong partnerships degrees in English, need the support of Thomaston to do what the state can’t with the health care biology, history, early do anymore. We are so thankful that Thomaston Ford is industry and our childhood education, proven academic mathematics and always willing to step up and help us.” Anyone wishing to strength in health nursing as well as donate to the Gilmore Center may contact Mr. Aaron at related programs, associate degrees in 706-647-5020. Photo by Ashley Biles. information technolo- 40 programs of study. 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“Where are you?” press rides at Eagles speed is around 50 miles Penny Cliff asked over Landing Country Club in per hour. The slow The Thomaston the phone. Stockbridge, promoting speed, the ability to use “In my office,” I the LPGA tournament their engines to stay in replied, wondering why that was being held one place, and the GeneralTimes Manager she had asked, since she there. steadiness of the cabin had called me on the I’m not a flying fanat- make them a good Roland Foiles office phone, and there- ic, but I’ve been up in a choice as a platform for Editorial fore knew where I was. variety of aircraft, and I taking photographs and, “Look out your win- have to say that blimp as you’ve probably seen Editor – Larry Stanford dow,” she said. flying is one of my many times on TV,show- Larry Stanford Associate Editor – Ashley Biles “I don’t have a win- favorite forms of flight. ing overhead views of dow,” I replied, still won- Editor Since you are basically various sporting events. Sports Editor – Wes McCard dering. My office is in flying in a balloon, the Knowing the speed of Reporter – Sheila Marshall the back of the building for the paper, so I went ride is relatively soft, the blimp, I figured I and I don’t have any back inside and hit although depending on could beat it up the Advertising windows. She knows “Send,” then went back the wind, it can, at times, street in time to get the Retail Advertising – Lucy Chaney that, too. out to get my camera out get a little bouncy. I also photo of it over the “Go up front and look of my car, parked in the like that the cabins are courthouse. I was Retail Advertising – Rebecca Calcaterra out your window,” she Colony Bank lot. I fig- enclosed. I haven’t been wrong. By the time I got Classified Advertising – Linda Knight implicitly stated. ured I could walk fast up in a hot air balloon, there, the blimp was a enough to catch the Administrative Assistant “Why? I asked. but I once took a ride in ways past the court- “I’m over at the Post blimp flying over the a Stearman stunt biplane house. I did get a Willie Green Office and the Goodyear courthouse and get a with an open cockpit, halfway decent shot of good shot. Distribution blimp is flying over and discovered I don’t the blimp with the flag- Thomaston!” she replied. I based that theory on like being out in the pole at the courthouse in Ernest Haygood Forget the window. I my flight experiences in open high in the air. the foreground, but that went outside and looked blimps. I’ve been up in Compared to probably was it. northward and sure them twice. Once was everything else with pro- As I walked back to enough, Thursday morn- the Goodyear blimp, giv- pellers for propulsion, the office, I also came to ing the Goodyear blimp ing press rides at Atlanta blimps are relatively the realization that I am was headed toward us. Motor Speedway, and slow. Cruising speed getting really old and I was about to email the second time it was with no wind is about 35 really fat when I get something to LaGrange the Fuji blimp, giving miles per hour, and top beaten by a blimp!

DA’s corner This week we tried out his cell phone. He eyes. Kenneth Baker for two opened the website for Difficult as it must Spalding County mur- “America’s Most Want- have been, the father ders. Here’s what hap- ed.” The muttering man told the jury the same pened. looked a lot like Baker. thing he had reported to Baker and his wife The website had a the police. were divorcing. They photograph of the Randy took it from had an argument. Baker license plate for Baker’s there. He’s a pleasure to came over to the house car. Sure enough, there watch in a jury trial. and shot his wife. She it was in the park! His style is efficient fell onto the floor. He Scott Ballard Within minutes and lethal. He only asks stood over her and con- District Attorney Shreveport Police had a handful of questions to tinued shooting. arrested Baker. Before each witness. But each His seventeen year- that can locate fleeing long, he was in the question invites power- old stepdaughter had criminals. But, they Spalding County jail. ful testimony. He put up been sitting on the bed. couldn’t find Baker We assigned the case six witnesses in a single She was making a list of either. to Randy Coggin. Randy hour. It was like watch- people she wanted to So, the Griffin Police is my most experienced ing a heavyweight prize- invite to her graduation. called “America’s Most prosecutor. He’s also the fighter landing bombs to He killed her, too. Wanted.” You’ve seen Chief Assistant District the chin of his opponent. Then he fled. the show. They profile Attorney. A former Then came closing When he was two cases and ask viewers to employee of the Georgia argument. As Randy hours away from Grif- call if they know where Bureau of Investigation described the crime fin, he called his father. the criminal is hiding. and a former Adminis- scene and the gradua- He told him he had The scene shifts to trative Judge, Randy has tion list with a bullet killed the two women. Shreveport, Louisiana. seen it all. hole through it, jurors Now he was going to kill A man, who had We knew we needed a brushed away tears. himself. watched the show the strong prosecutor. This This one was over. He sent a text mes- previous night, was case would hinge upon Judge Mack Crawford sage that said about the walking in a park. He testimony of a father saw to it that Kenneth same thing. saw another man who against his son. If the Baker will die in prison Baker’s father called looked upset. He was father changed his story, for killing those poor the police. They raced to only three or four feet we were in trouble. women. He gave him the house and found the away and was mutter- We held our breath as multiple life sentences. two bodies. Finding ing, “I shouldn’t have the elderly man took the Back-to-back. Baker would prove to be done it. I’ve done stand. He raised his Baker was right about more difficult. messed my life up, hand and swore to tell one thing. He shouldn’t Griffin asked the Fed- now.” (I know. You can’t the truth. From the wit- have done it. But, he eral Marshal to help. just make this stuff up.) ness stand he could look messed up more lives They have technology The first man pulled directly into his son’s than just his own.

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Benjamin Elvis Thompson

Mr. Benjamin Elvis Thompson, age 96, of Thomaston, GA, died September 14, 2011, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Thompson was born on February 10, 1915, in Thomaston, GA, to the late Enoch and Ester Thompson. He was employed with Thomaston Mills for many years. Mr. Thompson also worked for Mallory Car Company for many years. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force during World War II in England. Mr. Thompson was a member of First Baptist Church and the Morning Star Lodge #27 F&AM. Survivors include his son, Mr. Gary and Peggy Thompson of Roberta, GA; grandson, Mr. Bentley Thompson of Jonesboro, GA; great-grandchildren, Beth Thompson of Jonesboro, GA, Jamie Thompson of Jonesboro, GA; step-daugh- ters, Mrs. Jeanette and William Sims of Macon, GA, Mrs. Nancy and Jim Shaw of Goodells, MI, step-son-in-law, Mr. Robert Taylor; step-sons, Mr. Floyd and Mary Ann Brown of Jonesboro, GA, Mr. Wesley and Gwen Brown of The Rock, GA; brother, Mr. Arvin Hoyle Thompson of Charlotte, NC; 11 step-grandchildren, 22 A twin-engine plane sits at the turnoff from the runway onto the taxiway at step-great-grandchildren. Thomaston-Upson Airport. The plane’s gear collapsed as it was landing Fri- Graveside services were held on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at 12 p.m. in day morning, but no one was injured. The FAA is investigating the accident. Southview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be Photo by Larry Stanford made to Upson Regional Medical Center Health Foundation at P. O. Box 1059, Thomaston, GA 30286. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Wheels collapse as plane lands at William Carl Byrd T-U Airport; no injuries reported Larry Stanford one portion of a wing send investigators from Mr. William “Bill” Carl Byrd, age 91, of Thomaston, GA, died Thursday, Sep- Editor sticking over it. its Atlanta office to the tember 14, 2011, at Upson Regional Medical Center. The runway at The pilot was the only scene to take photo- No service will be held. His body was donated to Emory University School of Thomaston-Upson Air- one on board, and there graphs and investigate Medicine. port remained closed for were no injuries. Rock the accident. Mr. Byrd was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Grace Adair Byrd. most of Friday after a Hill Volunteer Fire Airport manager Mitch Survivors include his daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaugher. twin-engine plane Department was called to Ellerbee said the plane is Donations can be made to Upson Regional Medical Center or to the charity of attempting to land Friday the scene as a precaution not based at the airport your choice. morning had its gear col- and the engine covers and he does not know lapse as it touched down. were removed, but there the pilot. He said he has The unidentified pilot was no fire and no fuel seen the pilot land at the Meeting on ‘Elder Abuse’ is Thursday was able to steer the spilled. airport and use the self- plane almost all the way The runway was shut serve pumps to refuel his at Thomaston-Upson Senior Center off the runway, with just down until the FAA could plane. The Thomaston- can help fight the dis- designed to play on Upson Senior Center is ease. iPods, cell phones, NASA FROM 1A hosting a meeting on You can help reduce PDAs, laptops and “Elder Abuse” on Thurs- the stigma, improve DVDs. for observing the sun. mounted drill teams, and 104.7 The Fish and day at noon, in the sec- care and strengthen the Originally developed This event includes a quick draw demonstra- on Christian stations ond floor meeting room public fight against the in English, the pocket high school cross coun- tions, a trick horse, a across the nation, at the Senior Center. disease by: films are now available try competition in the large model train dis- recently reached num- Lunch will be served at • Learning more in multiple languages. morning and a public 5k play and live country ber one on ITunes for the meeting. about the disease and The films, found at “Space Race” at 11 a.m. music. Attendees will most downloaded Chris- In connection with the spreading the word to www.aboutalz.org, are that is $30 per runner. enjoy vendors selling tian artist for a week. meeting, Senior Center family, friends, col- free for noncommercial This date also serves as western wear, watch an This concert is free with Director Donna Aut and leagues—even your use. Media Day (all members action packed wild-west regular admission. others are planning to elected representatives. The Alliance for Aging of the media, with cre- show with shooting and • October 29 – The raise funds on the Walk • Viewing a series of Research is hoping indi- dentials, and their fam- knife throwing and a Rock Ranch “Not So for Alzheimers. There five, short, easy-to- viduals and organiza- ilies enter free of Hop-A-Long Cassidy Spooky” Halloween Fest are several walks sched- understand pocket films tions will use the films charge). look alike. Guests will features wholesome uled around the state in that have been created to help further aware- • October 1 – “Grow- enjoy the cowboy cos- Halloween Fun. Families October. to help increase the ness of the disease— ing Up Green” with Bob tume contest. Cash, will enjoy pumpkin While there is no cure understanding of ultimately paving the and Larry of Veggie prizes and trophies will carving and painting, a for Alzheimer’s, which Alzheimer’s disease. way for research need- Tales will allow guests be awarded to those costume parade and a will affect one in eight The series of films— ed to find a cure. to have their photos who look the part of costume contest. Pets baby boomers as they “A Quick Look at For more information, made with the popular “cowboy” or “cowgirl.” can dress up, too. age, there are ways you Alzheimer’s”—is go to www.aboutalz.org. Veggie Tales characters. • October 15 – The Guests and their pets Various displays and Rock Ranch Hot Air Bal- will enjoy a pet costume demonstrations will pro- loon Rally features as contest. This is the only vide information about many as 20 beautiful hot fall event that allows for ELIGIBLE FROM 1A “green” topics such as air balloons that will pets to attend The Rock using Weaver Park, as advisement. An amendment was alternative energy, recy- participate in competi- Ranch. Entertainment suggested by the Recre- In other business, the made to the O-1 zoning cling, composting, solar tion flights and the Fer- includes amazing shows ation Director, is not board voted to approve designation at the rec- power and wind power. rell Gas “balloon glow” by Mark Muir and his ideal due to the fighting the sale of two surplus ommendation of former A favorite activity of this after dark. For an extra world champion Frisbee that goes on in the county properties by Planning and Zoning event is the “Veggie 500 charge, individual bal- dog team. Families can neighborhood. sealed bid. Director Chad Jacobs to Race” where guests loon pilots will offer trick-or-treat at stations Commissioner Steve The properties in allow for mini storage work in teams to build tethered rides, as weath- all over the ranch Hudson stated that he question are located on warehouses. and race cars made of er permits. This event, including Tiny Town, a understood Murphy’s Highway 19/Po Biddy Also during the meet- vegetables. There will presented by Cronic new 14-building, chil- issue, but the board is Road and Vestavia ing, the board reap- be an opportunity to Chevrolet, allows dren’s playhouse village. concerned about the Lane. The county pointed Lori Mameli to participate in a photo onlookers to get up After dark, there will be fields being vandalized. acquired them through the McIntosh Trail scavenger hunt and close to these giant col- an opportunity to expe- Raines stated that the tax foreclosure and has Board and Daphne guests will enjoy a large orful balloons and even rience the corn maze board would take Mur- no use for the proper- Dumas was appointed model train display. This assist the pilots as they with no lights. The phy’s comments under ties. to the DFACS Board. event is also Educator prepare and ascend into lights go out at 7:30 p.m. Appreciation Day. All the skies above The and it’s flashlight time public school, private Rock. in the maze until 8:30 school or home school • October 22 - The p.m. CONGRESS FROM 4A teachers with a valid Great Outdoor Adven- • November 5 – You would save trillions, tion of Congress, or if We’ll get to that later. school ID or proof of ture featuring Jamie Pumpkin Destruction could give everybody a we need to go even fur- First, we need to get home school status Grace Harper in Con- Day, a signature event gigantic tax cut, and, ther – like the executive everybody in Congress receive half price admis- cert combines great developed by The Rock best of all, decisions branch, the judicial to quit. sion for up to 4 guests. music with outdoor fun. Ranch allows guests to would be made free of branch, and basically Ya’ll work on that. I’m • October 8 – The Guests will have a destroy pumpkins in influence and bureau- everything else in Wash- going back to the gro- Official Georgia Day of chance to participate in nearly every way imag- cratic clutter. ington, D.C. And there’s cery store to figure out the Cowboy, made offi- canoe races, archery inable. Attendees can Now, I know, I haven’t also that pesky Consti- that machine. cial by a proclamation shooting (bows provid- smash unsold pumpkins worked out the fine tution to contend with from Georgia Governor ed), zip line games and from The Rock Ranch details of this automa- as well. © Len Robbins 2011 Nathan Deal, will be cel- scavenger hunts. There pumpkin patch or they ebrated at The Rock will be professional may bring their own to Ranch. This event offers chainsaw carving recycle through fun

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West Central Georgia of this important educa- ing the West Central Bank, a Partner In Edu- tional achievement pro- Georgia Bank GOAL cation with the Thomas- gram. I also want to con- Card for the first semes- ton-Upson School Sys- gratulate these young ter of the 2011-2012 tem has proudly recog- people for their out- school year are: nized first semester Goal standing academic Seniors Card recipients for the accomplishments.” David Baxter, Shelby 2011-2012 school year at (Ninth graders are ineli- Bridges, Eddie Garcia, Upson-Lee High School. gible until they have Joshua Gish, Dustin These students earned completed their first Greene, Amber Isbell, a grade of “A” in every semester at ULHS.) Anna Jarvis, Brianna course during the previ- In addition to free Knight, Katelyn Murphy, ous grading period (sec- admission to ULHS ath- Chasen Nicholson, ond semester of the letic events, GOAL Card Robert Rider, Sara 2010-2011 school year). holders receive special Strouss, Alexis Swafford, The GOAL Card pro- offers and/or discounts Stephen Ward, Jonathan gram was implemented from a variety of local Williams by the bank in 1992 in businesses, which are Juniors support of the new printed on the back of Brentan Greene, Thomaston-Upson the GOAL Card. West Rebecca Haney, Lauren School System and in Central Georgia Bank Harrell, Sarah Jordan, support of academic and ULHS would like to John McAbee, Faith Rai- achievement for all thank these businesses ley, Kendra Richardson, ULHS sophomore class GOAL Card recipients are pictured with WCGB Upson-Lee High School for their participation in Ranjit Singh, Cassidy President Eddie Rogers, ULHS Athletic Director Eddie Payne, and ULHS students. the GOAL program and Troup, Logan Tyler, Principal Tracy Caldwell. The all “A” students are their commitment to Sophomores provided a student iden- quality education in our Jalen Andrews, Evelio tification GOAL card, local public school sys- Bailon, David Barringer, which allows them free tem: Belk of Thomaston, Hannah Baucom, Breuna admission to all ULHS La Fiesta Restaurant, Brown, Brianna Cleve- athletic team events for Tire Master, American land, Reid Hightower, an entire semester. Pie Pizzeria of Thomas- Ashton Hosta, Christian ULHS Principal Tracy ton, and U.S. Grill Mexi- Martins, Colton McRae, Caldwell stated, “We can Restaurant, Mac’s Tedrianna Mims, Abigail would like to thank West Grill, The Wing Shack, Morgan, Brittany Price, Central Georgia Bank and Traditions of Jade Shumate, Sarah and Mr. Eddie Rogers for Thomaston. Swafford, Hannah Weav- their continued support ULHS students receiv- er, Carrie Wheeless

Above, ULHS junior class GOAL Card recipients are pictured with WCGB President Eddie Rogers, ULHS Athletic Director Eddie Payne, and ULHS Principal Tracy Caldwell. Left, WCGB President Eddie Rogers, ULHS Ath- letic Director Eddie Payne, and ULHS Principal Tracy Caldwell are pic- tured with senior class GOAL Card recipients. PROBE College Fair October 3

The Georgia Education various schools and venues The tour stops provide local bringing the PROBE college consisting of various second- Articulation Committee’s across the state of Georgia. high school students a chance fair to the students, they are ary and post-secondary edu- (GEAC) Fall 2011 PROBE Col- GEAC’s mission is to stimu- to speak one-on-one with rep- able to be exposed to schools cation professionals from lege Fair will be in Thomaston late interest in post-secondary resentatives from colleges and they might not otherwise have throughout the state of Geor- on Monday, October 3 at education for citizens of Geor- universities in one central loca- a chance to experience.” gia. Upson Lee High School from gia by bringing together stu- tion. For more information and to The committee created 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. dents, parents, counselors, “For many families, finding view the entire fall schedule “PROBE: A look into post-sec- The fair is free and open to administrators and represen- the time and resources, espe- please visit www.gaprobe.org ondary education,” a program high school students and their tatives of post-secondary edu- cially with the price of gas, to About Georgia Education which helps improve commu- families. cational institutions including, visit colleges and universities Articulation Committee nication between high school The eight-week fall tour con- but not limited to, colleges and is tough,” said Bill Smith, exec- Founded in the early 1980’s, students and higher educa- sists of 61 college fairs held at vocational-technical schools. utive director of PROBE. “By GEAC formed a committee tional institutes.

Name of School/Orga- ULHS2011Homecoming nization/Club/Business: ______ParadeEntryForm ______Contact Person: Theme: TAME THE October 11, 2011. ______TIGERS Date: October Form and fee may ______14, 2011 also be given to Mrs. A d d r e s s Opposing Team: Susan Peyton, Student ______Fayette County Council Advisor. ______Colors: Black and There will be 3 judg- Phone Number Gold ing categories: high ______Mascot: Tigers school entries, other Person to receive A $10.00 fee will be school/school-related parade entry line-up required to enter the entries, and communi- n u m b e r parade. ty entries ______The entry fee goes Prizes for both school ______towards parade win- categories are: Check one of the fol- ners and other school Float/large truck – 1st lowing categories: homecoming expenses. $100.00 & 2nd $50.00 ULHS category: ______Complete the entry Small truck/car – 1st Other school category form below, include $50.00 & 2nd $25.00 ______Community cat- $10.00 (exact amount Prizes for communi- egory ______only) and return it to ty entries – All entries Check one of the fol- Upson-Lee High 1st $100.00 & 2nd lowing: Homecoming Theme School. $50.00 Float _____Large truck Entry form and fee Judging based on _____ Small truck ULHS Student Council President Anna Holmes (left) presents the $25.00 prize may be left at the front ULHS spirit displayed ____Car _____Other money to Haley Phillips, winner of this year’s Homecoming Theme contest. office desk anytime and use of parade (specify, such as walk- Haley submitted the winning theme: “Tame the Tigers”. Homecoming is Octo- before 2:30 and by theme ing) ______ber 14, and parade entries are being accepted now at ULHS.

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Prior to descending, lower equip- Deer harvest records honesty, cooperation and • Hunters should ALWAYS wear a Fall-Arrest Sys- ment to the ground on the opposite side of the tree. are required for any per- support from each tem (FAS)/Full Body son hunting deer, regard- hunter in respecting Harness during ascent and descent. Be aware that • Staying awake and alert is important. Hunters less of age, are free of wildlife and the conser- single strap belts andchest harnesses are no longer should avoid taking medications that cause drowsi- charge and available at vation tradition by fol- recommended and should not be used. ness prior to hunting. Also, never use alcohol or www.gohuntgeorgia.com lowing game and fish Failure to use a FAS could result in serious injury drugs before or while hunting. /recreational-licenses or laws. 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For a FREE brochure call: ® 1-888-652-5661 450753 THE THOMASTON TIMES–Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Page 8A First Learning Academy graduates receive diplomas

Left, As family and friends stand, ULHS Assistant Prinicpal and former Learning Academy Director Michael Hoffman leads the three graduates into the Board of Education meeting room for the start of their graduation program. Right, In cap and gown, the three graduates stand ready to receive their diplomas at the start of the graduation ceremony. They are (left to right) Anna Spraggins, Enoch Powell, and Candice Chapman.

In the three photos above, from left to right: Learning Academy graduate Candice Chapman receives her diploma from Board of Education Chair Terrell Jackson and and School Superintendent Dr. Maggie Shook; Learning Academy graduate Enoch Powell had a big smile on his face for his family after accept- ing his diploma; Learning Academy graduate Anna Spraggins accepts her diploma from BOE Chair Terrell Jackson and School Supertendent Dr. Maggie Shook. Photos by Larry Stanford

In the left photo, the three Learning Academy grad- uates move their tassels from their right side to their left side of their mortarboards, to signify that they have graduated, while family and friends clap.

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High School Final Yard Stick Football Upson-Lee First Downs: 9 Scoreboard First Downs Rushing: 5 First Downs Passing: 3 Region 3 First Downs Penalty: 1 Upson-Lee: 17 Total Rushes: 36 Starr’s Mill: 7 Rushing Yards: 204 Rushing Yards Lost: 22 Rushing Net Yards: 182 Whitewater: 14 Passes Attempted: 10 Harris Co: 12 Passes Completed: 5 Passes Intercepted: 0 Jones Co: 21 Passing Yards: 41 Griffin: 7 Total Offense: 223 Total Punts: 5 Northgate: 21 Punting Yards: 145 Fayette Co: 7 Punting Average: 29.0 Penalties: 6 Carrollton: 35 Penalty Yards: 50 Woodland: 3 Fumbles: 2 Fumbles Lost: 1 Alcovy: 20 (OT) Tunrovers: 1 Union Grove: 17 3rd Downs:3 1 3rd Downs Converted: 4 Dutchtown: 50 4th Downs: 2 Ola: 20 4th Downs Converted: 2 Rushing Touchdowns: 0 Passing Touchdowns: 1 Area Scores Return Touchdowns: 1 Pike Co: 33 Total Touchdowns: 2 Crawford Co: 0 A coming out party Points: 17

Lamar Co: 38 Starr’s Mill (OT) Morgan Co: 35 Knights start sub-region 1-0 with First Downs: 14 First Downs Rushing: 7 Mary Persons: 36 17-7 victory over Panthers First Downs Passing: 6 Howard: 0 First Downs Penalty: 1 Total Rushes: 33 By Wes McCard on the Knights all the way down into Knight territo- Rushing Yards: 141 Eastside: 10 Sports Editor ry, but as it has all season long, the Knights’ defense Rushing Yards Lost: 21 Jackson: 7 did not break. Rushing Net Yards: 120 Just over nine months ago the Starr’s Mill Pan- The Panthers’ had the ball on the three-yard line Passes Attempted: 28 Taylor Co: 47 thers were in the state title game against Chatta- and were knocking at the door for a touchdown. However, the Knights defense plugged up the middle Passes Completed: 13 Pacelli: 6 choochee High School. Last Friday night they were walking off Matthews Field, after the Knights hand- and forced a Panther fumble, recovering the ball on Passes Intercepted: 1 ed them a 17-7 loss. the two-yard line. Passing Yards: 102 Schley Co: 39 With the victory, the Knights improve to 2-2 over- With the ball deep in their own territory, Corey Total Offense: 222 Cent. Talbotton: 24 all, and more importantly, 1-0 in the sub-region. Moss broke loose for a 63-yard run. Moss finished Total Punts: 4 Through four games, this is the best record the the game with 122 yards on 20 carries. The long run Punting Yards: 129 Knights have had in the Tommy Watson era. set the Knights up for what turned out to be the last Shaw: 39 “This was a huge win for us tonight against a qual- scoring drive of the game. After missing a 27-yard Punting Average: 32.3 Manchester: 13 ity program,” said Watson. “Last year they were in field goal attempt earlier in the game, Stewart boot- Penalties: 3 the state championship game, and tonight we got ed a 40-yard field goal, giving the Knights a 17-7 lead. Penalty Yards: 30 John MIlledge: 55 the best of them. This win gives us confidence going The Upson-Lee defense held the Panthers in check in Fumbles: 2 into the rest of our sub-region schedule.” the fourth quarter, and the Knights defeated Starr’s Fumbles Lost: 1 Griffin Christian: 0 With a packed house on hand at Matthews Field, Mill for the first time in school history. the Knights received a huge boost from Jacarus “I can’t say enough about our defense.” said Wat- Tunrovers: 2 Westwood: 47 Carthon, Corey Moss, and a stingy defense which son. “This is the second year we have had Coach 3rd Downs: 15 Flint River: 13 has allowed only 9.2 points per game. A far cry from (Steve) Chafin as our coordinator, and the kids are 3rd Downs Converted: 6 the defense which allowed over 30 points per game buying into his scheme. All the defensive coaches 4th Downs: 3 in 2010. are doing a great job, and the kids are responding. 4th Downs Converted: 0 We are really running to the football and tackling Region 3 Trailing 7-0 at the end of the first quarter, Carthon Rushing Touchdowns: 0 returned a punt for 53 yards for a Knights touch- much better this season.” down, receiving a huge block by Ben Barber. Also at the game was FOX 5 from Atlanta, after Passing Touchdowns: 1 Standings Carthon’s punt return for a touchdown was the first Upson-Lee and Starr’s Mill won the Game of the Retrun Touchdowns: 0 for Upson-Lee since Byron Buffin returned a 45-yard Total Touchdowns: 1 VICTORY, punt for a score against Jones County in 2005. SEE PAGE 5B Points: 7 3-A After the Tyler Stewart PAT was good, the score Dutchtown: 1-0, 3-1 was all tied up 7-7. The Knights defense seemed to be Alcovy: 1-0, 2-2 in the Starr’s Mill backfield the entire night, forcing Jones Co: 1-0, 1-3 the Panthers to punt three times in the second quar- ter. Get business solutions Woodland: 0-0, 1-2 The Knights mounted a drive just minutes before Griffin: 0-1, 3-1 half-time. Corey Moss and Jared Jordan combined you can count on. U. Grove: 0-1, 3-1 for some nice runs, and Moss found Carthon down Ola: 0-1, 0-4 the seam for a 23-yard pass, setting the Knights up deep in Panther territory with under a minute remaining. With 17 seconds left in the first half, Moss 3-B looked to the flats for a bubble screen, which they Northgate: 1-0, 4-0 had ran three or four times in the game already, but fired the ball down the seam to Kelton Raines for a Whitewater: 1-0, 3-1 10-yard touchdown pass. Moss’ brief look to the flats Upson-Lee: 1-0, 2-2 froze the Panther’s linebacker, allowing Raines to McIntosh: 0-0, 1-2 get open behind him for the score. The Knights took Starr’s Mill: 0-1, 2-2 a 14-7 lead into the locker room at the half. In the third quarter, the Panther defense bowed up Harris Co: 0-1, 2-2 and stopped the Knights on their opening drive. Fayette Co: 0-1, 0-3 Starr’s Mill began to pound the ball up the middle Save 30% or more* and get free installation** Athlete Of The Week when you bundle Sponsored By: Charter Business® Internet and Phone.

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448652 THE THOMASTON TIMES–Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Page 2B Action from the Game of the Week

Upson-Lee cheerleaders showing their High 5 hands. Photos by Wes McCard and Larry Stanford

Brandon Blount and Jordan Bosworth have plenty of school spirit at the Knight Walk.

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Left, Knights and cheerleaders mob FOX 5’s Bill Hartman after the win. Right, The school store was selling everything and anything Upson-Lee.

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Week. FOX 5 covered everything from the Knight played football and know how much it means to The fans will have to wait three weeks to come to Walk through the end of the game, and the fans came these kids to see that kind of support, and we feed Matthews Field to support the Knights, but they can out in droves to support their Knights. off of that. It really fires us up, and we need the com- travel to Fayetteville to support the Knights when “When we got off the bus for the Knight Walk you munity to continue to come out to Matthews Field they play Whitewater next Friday night. The Knights could feel the electricity in the air,” said Watson. “I when the Knights play.” are on a bye this week. ULMS Knights move to 3-0

Lady Knights fall to Pictured above is Oqualon Harris as he breaks lose for a long touchdown run. The ULMS Knights defeated Pike County by a score of 20-6 last week. Harris, Lamar on Senior Night Davis Marshall, and Kalen Puckett each recorded touchdowns in the game. Photo by Wes McCard Pictured above is UL senior Breanna Knight as she makes a nice dig on the ball. UL lost three games to two, falling 25-16, 25-19, and 15-4. Upson-Lee did win two games 26-24 and 25-20. Upson-Lee seniors Court- ney Gaines, Alexandria Carter, Breanna Knight, Hailey Phillips, Kim- berly Mizelle, and Meesha Rogers were honored before the game.

Opening Day 9th grade Knights fall to Harris 21-14 Pictured above are the captains of the Thomaston Vikings and the Spalding Pictured above is Upson-Lee 9th grade quarterback Malik Crafter as he runs Jaguars before their game. Saturday was the opening day for rec league foot- past the outstretched arm of a Harris County defender for a touchdown. Crafter ball in Thomaston. Look for game recaps in Friday’s edition. scored both UL touchdowns in the game. Photo by Wes McCard FOOTBALL CONTEST

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