Euharlee Gets Tourism Recommendations
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THURSDAY May 24, 2018 BARTOW COUNTY’S ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER 75 CENTS Euharlee gets tourism recommendations BY JAMES SWIFT Representatives of the GDEcD’s hear the story of why things hap- about that.” [email protected] Tourism Product Development Re- pened and be in the place where it GDEcD Tourism Product Devel- source Team traveled to Euharlee happened,” she said. “Those are the opment Resource Team Manager For Euharlee, Georgia Depart- last December. They unveiled rec- folks who tend to stay longer on va- Tracie Sanchez recommended Eu- ment of Economic Development ommendations and strategies from cation, and therefore, they spend harlee find new uses for its most (GDEcD) Tourism Product Devel- their tourism development report more money.” iconic landmark. opment Director Cindy Eidson said before a crowd that included nu- She also suggested the city hire “Have you dined on the covered it boils down to one existential merous community stakeholders, an artist-in-residence to assist with bridge before, as a public event?” question: Do they want to be a city including Mayor Steven Worthing- public arts projects and perform- she asked. “This is something we or a historic village? ton and several members of the city ances. Another suggestion was to thought could be a fundraiser for “You’ve got to really hear the council. consider launching a local artists the bridge ... it might turn out to be message of what people say they Georgia Council for the Arts market. the signature event, and one that want in their community,” she said Grants Program Director Tina Lilly “You can develop relationships you could tack on to festivals or at a public meeting Tuesday evening proposed the city take steps to at- with artists and do consignment other things that are occurring out at the Euharlee Welcome Center and tract “cultural heritage tourists” to like that,” she said. “I think there at the community.” JAMES SWIFT/DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS History Museum. “Because this is Euharlee. “They want to see au- would be a lot of people down in Georgia Department of Economic Development Tourism Product you, this is who you are.” thentic historic sites. They want to Atlanta who would think SEE TOURISM, PAGE 4A Development Director Cindy Eidson spoke in Euharlee Tuesday. Veterans organizations WATER WOES to present Memorial Day Record observances rainfall spells Monday BY MARIE NESMITH trouble for [email protected] For U.S. Navy veteran Glen Thompson, The American Legion north county Carl Boyd Post 42’s Memorial Day program is filled with heartfelt mo- ments. neighborhood As the post commander, the Cartersville resident is helping pro- BY NEIL B. MCGAHEE mote Monday’s 11 a.m. service. [email protected] Open to the public, the observance, which will conclude with a picnic Sometime during the night May 18, one lunch, will be held near the Post’s of two things happened: 1. barriers meant flagpole on Roosevelt Street in to divert storm water from the Georgia Cartersville, behind Hobby Lobby. Deptartment of Transportation’s S.R. 140 “We’ll recognize the names of widening project, north of Adairsville, or 2. all the veterans that have passed a culvert running under 140, and owned by away in Bartow County since last Bartow County, failed, flooding more than Memorial Day,” said Thompson, 25 homes along Snow Springs Road. who enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Troy Boswell, his back aching from 1978 at the age of 17 and retired as mowing his yard, went to bed early. He a master chief petty officer in thought he heard an unusual noise around 2009. “… As each veteran’s name midnight, but exhaustion trumped curiosity is read, a bell is tolled. When the and he turned over and went back to sleep. bell is struck, you’re standing there “When I woke up, I went and made a cup with your head down in a solemn of coffee,” he said. “I still hadn’t seen any- moment. thing. I looked out the kitchen window and “It just reaches into your heart, there was just water everywhere. “ when you hear the names and think A closer inspection revealed his work- of some of the experiences those shop was flooded and the roots of a big oak individuals have had and things tree succumbed to the rising waters, taking that they’ve gone through in life, his above ground pool along for a final but yet they took the time to serve. journey. I can’t do it without having tears in He wasn’t alone. Nearly every residence my eyes when it’s over.” along the horseshoe-shaped road had suf- As in past years, the Legion- fered some type of damage. naires’ program — and the Viet- Shelby Killen carefully picked her way nam Veterans of Bartow County’s along debris-laden Buttner Street trying to service in the evening — strives to avoid deep holes of water still there three emphasize the purpose of the holi- days after the storm. She was enroute to her day, which now is regarded by rental home to extract her tenants and their many as the unofficial kick off to belongings. The stains on the walls meas- summer. ured 31 inches of water within the house. “It’s very important to The According to GDOT, the $56.4 million American Legion that we continue project includes widening 6.2 miles of 140 to recognize those that have served from Floyd County to just west of and have given their lives in service Oothkalooga Creek near Adairsville. When NEIL MCGAHEE/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS and those that have served period finished in June 2021, the roadway will be Shelby Killen watches as crews for the freedoms that we have here remove the tree limbs near her home. today,” Thompson said. “The im- SEE , PAGE 7A FLOOD portance to The American Legion is that we continue the traditions, so that they remain strong and vibrant in people’s minds and lives. SCMS teams take 1st, 2nd in eCYBERMISSION SEE HONOR, PAGE 2A BY DONNA HARRIS BERMISSION account, that covers all the details of [email protected] a “true scientific investigation, from defining the need for examining the problem, all the way through Their scientific and engineering prowess has paid the steps for further study following the completion off big for two groups of sixth-graders at South Cen- of the project,” Clark said. tral Middle School. The folder is then evaluated and scored by volun- The students tackled a couple of real-world issues teer virtual judges. for a web-based science, technology, engineering and “I was thrilled for my students,” she said. “They mathematics competition and ended up winning first all worked so hard, and I’m immensely proud of each and second place in the state for their grade level. group, even those who did not place. eCYBERMIS- The 16th annual eCYBERMISSION competition, SION is an intense and exhausting process. I had only hosted by the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Pro- ever been the team adviser for seventh-grade groups, gram, allows students in grades 6-9 to choose a prob- and I had never had so many teams at one time so I lem in their community then complete either the had some anticipation going into the process this scientific inquiry method or the engineering design year.” process to solve that problem, according to team ad- She added the teams “could not have completed viser Sarah Clark, a sixth-grade gifted science this process in time” without help from sixth-grade SPECIAL RANDY PARKER/DTN Members of Team Mickey Mouse Mob, from left, River “Indi” teacher. advanced English language arts teacher Abbey Yohe. The Bartow County Veterans Hughes, Rachel Crosley, Kaleb Smith and Kylie Lasiowski won The teams — groups of three or four students of Team Mickey Mouse Mob — made up of Rachel Walk of Honor is located at the first place in the state for sixth grade in the eCYBERMISSION the same grade level guided by a team adviser — Frank Moore Administration & STEM competition. complete a mission folder, through their online eCY- SEE SCMS, PAGE 7A Judicial Center in Cartersville. INSIDE TODAY Partly Obituaries . .2A Business . .6A sunny VOLUME 72, NO. 16 Family Living . .3A Blotter . .7A High 84 U.S. & World . .4A Sports . .1B www.daily-tribune.com Entertainment . .5A Classified . .3B Low 68 2A Thursday, May 24, 2018 • www.daily-tribune.com Local The Daily Tribune News ContactUs OBITUARIES The Daily Tribune News Steven Madden peacefully with and a great-grand-baby Jeremiah born this year. Brothers: Freddie be held at The Bread of Life Chris- Address: her family by James Frederick. She is survived Jr. and Randy Casey. Sisters: tian Center @ 267 Simpson Rd 251 S. Tennessee St. Steven Madden, age 47, of Ac- Cartersville, GA 30120 worth, GA, died May 23, 2018. her side on by her husband James “J.M.” Peggy Baker, Terri Cochran, and NE White, Georgia 30184 at 11am Services to be announced by Wednesday, Nichols Jr., daughters Stephanie Jody Hoy. and many nieces, on Saturday May 26th. Mailing Address: Georgia Funeral Care & Crema- May 23rd, 2018. (Dan) Newsom, Dana (Scottie) nephews, and in-laws. There will Visit www.hamiltonfuneralop- 251 S. Tennessee St. tion Services, of Acworth, GA. She is pro- Smith, and son Jamie (Tara) be a visitation from 11am-1pm at tions.com to share words of com- Cartersville, GA 30120 678-574-3016 ceeded by her Nichols, eight grandchildren: Hamilton Funeral Home followed fort to the family. mother Sylvia Blake, Katie, Brooke, Will, Drew, by a graveside service on Friday, Arrangements are by Hamilton Phone: 770-382-4545 After 5 p.m.: 770-382-4548 Diane Faye Nichols “Toot” Casey, Cassie, Dalton, and Conner.