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Today’s artist: Miller ATLANTA (AP) – Members of a Pickett, first grade, statewide task force said Wednes- Franklin Forest day they want to offer low-interest Elementary School state loans to build new reservoirs and wells in hopes of increasing Georgia’s water supply, which has Local been threatened by long-running disputes with neighboring Alabama Troup County and Florida. educators visited The recommendations from Gov. the Ron Clark Nathan Deal’s task force were Academy, where made public for the first time as the state fights to maintain access to they learned the reservoirs in its borders. Alabama unconventional and Florida maintain Georgia uses teaching strate- too much water from Lake Lanier gies of the and Lake Allatoona, leaving too lit- national award- tle for communities and wildlife winning teacher. PAGE 9 downstream. The state’s task force wants to spend $300 million that Deal has State promised to expand water supply Jennifer Shrader / Daily News by building multimillion-dollar reservoirs, reopening inactive wells The shoreline at West Point Lake continues to recede as the water level drops. or drilling new wells. The state should offer loans to cities and towns for such projects, the task Extreme drought continues force said. way,” she said. “She is stuck here stream. A mandatory 5,000 cubic “We view this program as a com- Lake nears ’07 level because her house isn’t selling.” feet per second of water is sent pliment to the conservation efforts that are already in place,” task For a class proj- By Jennifer Shrader Another man frequently shows to Florida for those species, even force chairman Kevin Clark said. ect, Valdosta Staff writer pictures of his $50,000 bass boat amid the drought. State University The plan is available for public West Point Lake may not be in the mud. Not only do officials here students have “He’s invested a lot of money question the science behind the comment until Dec. 7. getting the attention it was from But critics of the state’s plan say worn these stars politicians in 2007 during the last in the lake and is paying taxes need for that water, they also this semester to on a boat he can’t use,” she said. wonder whether the Fish and existing water systems should be drought of record, but it’s the made more efficient first before the better under- talk of the town, especially at the Dick Timmerberg, executive Wildlife Service has looked at director of the West Point Lake state puts money into building new stand the Holo- Chamber of Commerce. alternatives that would allow the Coalition, said he can’t go any- species – and the lake – to be reservoirs. The task force’s plan caust. “We have had people coming PAGE 4 where without someone bring- saved. does not call for any money to be in to complain,” said Laura Jen- ing up the lake. Endangered sturgeon and spent on conservation efforts. nings, tourism director for the “I would say the mood of the mussels could be moved to a “That’s a grave mistake because State LaGrange-Troup County Cham- community is much worse than hatchery or an unregulated river. that’s where we can get the most ber of Commerce. “It’s been bang for our dollar,” said Joe Cook, A federal judge it was in 2007,” he said. “It’s Weir dams that are smaller and quite the topic of conversation.” ‘Here we go again.’” don’t affect navigation also could executive director and riverkeeper on Wednesday On Wednesday, West Point at the Coosa River Basin Initiative. denied bond to There are two primary agen- be built as habitats. Lake was 622.53 feet above cies to blame for this year’s lack “They’re not looking at the A federal court ruling put Geor- the four Georgia mean sea level. In 2007, the level of water, he said. The Army economic harm this is causing gia in danger of having access to militia men dipped to 621 feet. Conservation Corps of Engineers manages the upstream,” Timmerberg said. Lanier severely restricted, but a accused of plot- pool is 620 feet. lake. “We’re talking about people WATER ting terror Jennings said Southern Har- “The corps could have stored going bankrupt and losing their SEE , PAGE 2 attacks against bor, one of two marinas on the more water in the spring and businesses.” government lake, lost a $1 million FLW bass chose not to,” Timmerberg said. He still is optimistic that infor- employees, sid- fishing tournament, and the “We could have had a satisfacto- mation local lake advocates have Schools miss ing with prosecu- restaurant on the marina, which ry lake level until mid- to late furnished the corps will make it tors who feared sees many customers come via September. We lost the lake at into the updated water control socioeconomic, the men might boat, has lost business. mid-August. The bottom still plan for the Apalachicola-Chat- lash out against “We’re a lake community with- would have fallen out, but we tahoochee-Flint basin, which diversity goals federal officials out a lake,” she said. would have had a positive eco- includes West Point Lake. A draft because they A LaGrange woman who nomic impact over Labor Day, of that plan is due out next sum- By Matt Chambers have nothing to needs to relocate has been the last holiday weekend of the mer. Staff writer lose. unable to sell her lakefront summer.” Seven Troup County elementary PAGE 4 house because of the low lake, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Jennifer Shrader may be schools are failing to meet either Jennings said, even after reduc- Service also holds some of the reached at jshrader@ their socioeconomic or diversity ing the price several times. blame for demanding water for lagrangenews.com or at (706) goals set by the school board. Opinion “It’s hurting her resale in a big endangered species down- 884-7311, Ext 236. Shanitra Ransom, coordinator for the Office of Student Assign- ment, told the board this week that Columnist Linda seven schools are meeting the Buchanan looks Storm hits West Georgia, damages school goals, up from six last year. at doing the right In 2004 the board set a goal for From wire and staff reports thing the first the percentage of students eligible time, every time. At least six people were killed PAGE 6 for free and reduced-price lunches and dozens more injured as a at each elementary school to vary storm system that spawned sever- by no more than 15 percentage al possible tornadoes moved points from school zone averages. INDEX across the Southeast. The percentage of those eligible is Calendar ...... 3 Schools in Harris County were how the board bases socioeco- Classifieds .13-14 closed today and Friday after the nomic status. Comics ...... 7 storm damaged schools and vehi- Schools also should vary no Community ..... 3 cles in parking lots as it passed more than 15 percentage points Crossword ...... 7 through, but no students were from zone minority averages. International .... 5 injured. “The board set the goal to make Local ...... 2, 8-10 The football concession stand sure schools are not so far apart” National ...... 5, 8 and baseball complex at Harris in terms of minority or socioeco- Obituaries ...... 2 County High School were heavily nomic status, Ransom said. Opinion ...... 6 damaged as a suspected tornado An advisory task force is in place Sports ...... 11-12 swept through the area about 2 to help develop a plan to meet State ...... 2, 4 p.m. Wednesday. Roofing on the future socioeconomic and diversity TV Listings ...... 9 gym and auditorium was torn off, goals. The annual November and windows of cars at the school review of the goals is an effort by For home were blown out. the board to monitor diversity in delivery, call Harris County Sheriff Mike Jol- schools, said public relations direc- ley said two people who lived in a (706) tor Tina Duckett. trailer near the sheriff’s office were Larry Hanners stepped out of the Dollar General store in Hamilton 882-5624 and snapped this photo of a funnel cloud Wednesday afternoon. “In order to fulfill the mission, the injured and taken to Columbus Troup County Board of Education Regional Medical Center. The storm damaged schools but no students were injured. Printed on 100% supports research that shows stu- recycled paper “We don’t think it is serious,” Jol- moved across north Georgia, a north of the Fulton-Forsyth coun- dents from all backgrounds per- ley said. motorist was killed when a tree ty line of McGinnis Ferry Road. form better in diverse schools.,” she Vol 168 Issue 275 The storm also damaged the crushed his SUV north of Atlanta. He was among at least six peo- 14 Pages said. “Schools that foster a diversi- sheriff’s office and county 911 cen- Kevin Neenan, 51, of Suwanee ple who were killed and dozens fied setting typically have higher ter. was northbound on Brookwood more injured as a storm system graduation rates, more college Troup County officials reported Road in a GMC Yukon when a that spawned several possible tor- acceptances and fewer students in no damage from the powerful large pine tree fell onto the vehi- nadoes moved across the South- the criminal justice system.” storms cle’s roof. He was pronounced As the rain and high winds STORM SCHOOLS dead at the scene, about 500 feet SEE , PAGE 2 SEE , PAGE 2 Local, State 2 - Wednesday,Nov.17, 2011 LaGrange Daily News

STORM FROM 1 I Obituaries near the Auburn Univer- east. sity campus. Snapshot It was the worst bout of Information for obituaries is written Suspected tornadoes and provided by funeral homes and were reported Wednes- weather for the state family members of the deceased. day in Louisiana, Missis- since about 250 people sippi, Alabama and South were killed during the tor- Carolina. Dozens of nado outbreak in April. homes and buildings Both campuses were were damaged and thou- spared major damage this sands of people were time. without power as trees As Weather Service Pearline Meadows and power lines were experts fanned out to Ms. Pearline Meadows downed. assess damage, Auburn of East Point, Ga. died In South Carolina, graduate student Staci November 12, 2011. three people were killed DeGeer didn’t have any Funeral services will be and five injured when a doubts about what sent a held Friday, Nov. 18th, at likely tornado swept pair of trees crashing Wadley Chapel United through a rural commu- through her mobile home Methodist Church at 1:00. nity near Rock Hill, about at Ridgewood Village. Pastor James Woods will 20 miles south of Char- “It’s tornado damage. officiate. Interment church lotte, N.C. Authorities I’m from Kansas; I know cemetery. also said an adult and tornado damage,” said Thrash and Sons Funer- child were killed in cen- DeGeer, who wasn’t Pat Norred and Pam Moore of Roanoke, Ala., and Vicki Jacks of al Home in charge of tral North Carolina. home at the time. “It’s LaGrange had a craft and food booth at the Hoe Down Festival in Warm arrangements. In York County in kind of hit or miss. There Springs, where Moore sang several of her favorite gospel songs. northern South Carolina, will be two or three (trail- I Sheriff Bruce Bryant ers) that are bad and then ‘Snapshot’ features photos of neighborhood gatherings and club Lakes-Dunson asked Gov. Nikki Haley a few that are OK.” Lakes- Robertson Trees fell on homes in and social events. Send photographs to ‘Snapshot,’ LaGrange Daily Dunson- Funeral Home for state assistance in Robertson 201 Hamilton Street cleaning up the debris. southeastern Mississippi, News, P.O. Box 929, LaGrange, GA 30241 or to Daniel Baker at LaGrange, Georgia 30240 Authorities blocked roads where Jones County dbaker@ lagrangenews.com, or bring it to our office at 105 Ashton St. 706 882-6411 leading into the area and emergency director Don Dorothy Boddie only allowed emergency McKinnon said some Mrs. Dorothy Boddie of workers and power crews people were briefly LaGrange man shot in Macon 821 Colquitt Street passed in. trapped. Mobile homes away Wednesday at West Just south of Rock Hill, were tossed off their A LaGrange man was I Public safety called 911 and gave a Georgia Health. Henry Taylor said he was foundations. In all, 15 shot during an attempted description of the two The family will be at home watching television people were hurt in the robbery in Macon. Perkins told police he was men, who later allegedly their home. with his wife when he area. Randall Larry Mitchell, hit with an unknown tried to pass the bills at Arrangements will be saw a tornado warning At least 10 people were 60, of LaGrange was object. the Pure station at 1708 announced by the Lakes- flash on the screen. A injured when a possible dropping off a tractor- Witnesses told police Hamilton Road. Dunson-Robertson Funer- minute later, he saw a tornado ripped through trailer load at Walmart at Perkins was pushed off LaGrange police locat- al Home. funnel cloud out his win- an area south of Lexing- 6020 Harrison Road the front porch during the ed the vehicle the pair dow. ton in North Carolina, about 7 p.m. Wednesday. fight. Other witnesses and were in. The men were “It looked like the ‘Wiz- destroying one building, Bibb County sheriff’s the alleged attacker fled charged with first-degree WATER FROM 1 ard of Oz,’” said Taylor, damaging several others officials said two men before officers arrived. forgery. federal appeals court 50. “It was surreal, and and leaving thousands demanded Mitchell’s wal- Perkins was taken to overturned that decision for a moment, a split sec- without electricity. let and when he refused, West Georgia Medical in June. There are other ond, you say to yourself Forecasters said a cold one of the men shot him Center, where a condition Theft A thief stole a television legal challenges to the ‘This ain’t real,’ then real- front stretching from the in the arm. report was unavailable state’s water usage, but ity sets in, and you know Gulf of Mexico to the The would-be robbers today. and laptop from a resi- dence in the 300 block of the largest legal battle it is.” Northeast was to blame. fled on foot through a focuses on Lake Lanier, Taylor said he and his Temperatures dropped in wooded area toward East Depot Street. Two man charged the main water supply for wife sought refuge in a some areas from the low apartments. more than 3 million closet as the storm roared 70s to the 50s as the front Mitchell was in stable with forgery Two men were arrested metro Atlanta residents. outside. passed, and winds gusted condition at the Medical after allegedly trying to VandalismI Water from Lake Lanier “I held my wife closely to near 30 mph. Center of Central Georgia Vandals cut holes in use counterfeit bills at flows down the Chatta- in the closet and I prayed. Damage was reported this morning. tires of 2007 Ford Fusion two locations Wednesday. hoochee River along the I said, ‘Oh my God, this is in several parts of Ala- in the 100 block of Bull Troup County sheriff’s Alabama line and into it. I’m going to be buried bama. In Sumter County, Street. officials said Stancio I Florida. in the debris. We’re going in the west-central part of Man hurt in fight Vandals damaged a A man was injured Reed, 33, of Peachtree Deal has said Georgia to die,’ ” Taylor said. the state, an elderly lock and ignition switch after a fight Wednesday at City and Christian Dar- needs to show good faith But as quickly as the woman was in her home of a 1989 Oldsmobile in a residence in the 400 ling, 20, of Columbus by doing what it can to tornado hit, the winds dis- as a tree crashed into it. the 200 block of South block of South Lewis tried to use nine phony expand its water supply. sipated. Taylor said part She was taken to a hospi- Gates Road. Street. bills at Money Back at The task force recom- of his roof was torn off, tal. Police said James 2860 Upper Big Springs I mended that potential windows were blown out, In Tuscaloosa, home of It is the policy of Perkins, 58, whose Road, when the clerk told watershed projects be and trees had been the University of Ala- LaGrange Daily News to address was unavailable, them the bills were fake. scored on multiple crite- snapped in two, but he bama, the day was a print the names of people was bleeding from the After they left, the clerk ria: need, finances, time- and his wife were harsh reminder of the face after an altercation. charged with felonies. liness and local support. unharmed. threat of violent weather The recommendations “I guess it wasn’t our for communities still I Ge orgia digest come from multiple meet- time,” he said, wiping recovering from the killer ings held from March to back tears at his home tornadoes. Baker’s Morrow resi- and their families. September, including Thursday. “I guess God “It makes you sit up on Police chief input from the public. helped us.” the edge of the chair a lit- dence early today morn- They will learn key accused of DUI ing told the Associated Spanish phrases and cul- The state’s newest In eastern Alabama, a tle more,” said Tom Per- reservoir Hickory Log suspected twister splin- ryman, who works for the JONESBORO (AP) –A Press “no thank you” and tural knowledge, as well hung up. as where to find materi- Creek Reservoir in Can- tered trees and demol- school system in police chief is facing a ton took years to finish ished mobile homes at a Tuscaloosa County, which charge of driving under Baker joined the police als in Spanish for use in department in 2005 and an English-language and ran $75 million over pair of housing parks was hard hit in April. the influence. original budget estimates. Morrow Police Chief was named police chief classroom. the following year. The workshop costs It holds nearly 6 billion Jeffery Charles Baker gallons of backup water. Firearms training offered was booked into the Clay- $250, and deadline for registration is Nov. 28. For Skeptics are concerned From staff reports door pistol range in Lan- ton County jail at 1:22 Seminar aids more information, go to that reservoirs cost mil- ett, Ala., features live fir- a.m. today and released A free firearms-safety www.coe.uga.edu/events/ lions of dollars in plan- ing of firearms. three hours and 20 min- teachers class for West Point resi- and click on “conferences ning and consulting fees Every year hundreds of utes later. dents continues today. ATHENS (AP) – The and workshops.” and that’s before any The sessions are led by children and adults are Baker, 43, also faces University of Georgia is groundbreaking. Experts West Point police Capt. accidentally injured or charges of having an holding a workshop for say the projects can take Robert Fawley, a certified killed in the United States open container, impeding teachers who have Span- State to skip anywhere from eight to firearms instructor, along by firearms. Officials said traffic, driving too fast for ish-speaking students in 15 years to finish. with other members of the best solution to conditions, improperly their classes. toll meeting Georgia already has the Police Department. decrease the number of changing lanes and a red The Dec. 2 seminar is LAWRENCEVILLE about 90 reservoirs used Today’s session at 6:30 accidental injuries is light violation. designed to help the (AP) – Organizers of a for drinking water, p.m. at the Technology through firearms aware- A woman who teacher understand and town hall meeting to dis- according to the state Center covers Georgia ness, training and educa- answered the phone at work with the students cuss controversial new Environmental Protection firearm laws, firearm tion. toll lanes in metro Atlanta Division. Three reservoirs safety in the home and “If the training prevents say they’re frustrated that are being built or have basic firearm familiariza- one injury or saves one representatives of the not yet been used. tion. life it is well worth the State Road and Tollway Nine more projects are The final session at 11 time and effort,” Fawley Authority won’t attend. under review. Permits are a.m. Saturday at the out- said. Local weather Chris Haley, who needed from both the Saturday Sunday Monday helped organize Thurs- state government and the In the LaGrange zone, day night’s town hall U.S. Army Corps of Engi- SCHOOLS FROM 1 Unity Elementary did not meeting in Gwinnett neers, and it’s unclear Schools in the Callaway meet either goal, and Hill- County, said residents when they would be zone, which includes crest Elementary failed to would like to pose their approved. Callaway, Hogansville reach its diversity goal. questions to state officials Legal challenges also and Mountville elemen- The other three schools – face-to-face. could hamper reservoir tary schools, all were Ethel Kight Magnet, Since SRTA officials projects. In 2007, Ala- within 10 percent of zone Franklin Forest and Hol- won’t attend, Haley says bama filed a fresh legal averages. The closure of lis Hand elementary their written answers to complaint asking a feder- Cannon Street Elemen- schools– were less than questions would be read al judge to reopen the tary, which did not meet 15 percentage points aloud during the meeting permits for the Hickory the goal last year before from zone averages, High 61 High 70 High 72 at the Gwinnett Justice Log Creek Reservoir, it was closed, helped the which are 67 percent for Center in Lawrenceville. arguing it would hurt that zone become the only one socioeconomic and 52.5 PartlyLow sunny 45 PartlyLow sunny 49 PartlyLow sunny 47 Angry motorists state’s access to water. to meet the target. percent for diversity. stormed out of an earlier That case is pending. The averages for the West Side Magnet public meeting on the zone are 70.1 percent and School was within 15 per- project in Buford. 50.5 percent for socioe- Rainfall Extremes The new tolls are on cent variance of the aver- In downtown LaGrange Yesterday at LaGrange- conomic and diversity, ages in both categories. Interstate 85 in parts of respectively. As a whole, the school Callaway Airport Gwinnett and DeKalb The Troup zone had system averages for 24 Hrs 0.05 counties just northeast of four schools – Berta socioeconomic and diver- Month 0.55 High 73 Atlanta. Weathersbee, Long Cane, sity were 63 percent and Low 61 I Setting it straight Rosemont and Whitesville 49.1 percent respectively. Year to date 39.61 Road elementary schools Elementary schools are – that did not meet either the only ones looked at The Daily News is com- goals. West Point Elemen- during the review process West7 a.m. yesterday Point Lake24-hr. Levels change mitted to reporting infor- tary met its socioeconom- because high school mation fairly and ic goal, but not diversity. attendance zones are set, 622.53 ft. down 0.05 accurately. It is our policy “We have some work to and elementary zones to correct errors, omis- do in our Troup zone,” allow more flexibility, I LaGrange Daily News sions or misleading state- Ransom said. Duckett said. ments. Corrections Averages for the Troup Matt Chambers can be The LaGrange Daily News (USPS 299-320) is published Mondays through Saturdays should be reported at zone were 68.6 percent reached at mchambers@ except Thanksgiving and Christmas by Heartland Publications, LLC, with headquar- (706)882-3816 or via e- for socioeconomic and lagrangenews.com or ters at 105 Ashton St., LaGrange, Ga. 30240. Periodicals postage paid at LaGrange, mail to dbaker@ la- 43.9 percent for diversity. (706) 884-7311, Ext. 228. Ga. Postmaster: Send address changes to LaGrange Daily News P.O. 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On the road ... to the Caribbean Orchestra presents ‘Voices of Autumn’ A guest organist joins the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra for its “Voices of Autumn” concert Tues- day in Callaway Auditori- um. The concert will feature a performance by the LaGrange Symphony Chorus conducted by Debbie Ogle. Opening the program is Duruflé’s Requiem, a work that builds to what the composer describes as “the ultimate response of faith to all the ques- Annie and Willie Harris took LaGrange Daily News on an eight-day tions, by the flight of the soul toward Paradise.” cruise abourd the Carnival ship Valor. They visited Half Moon Cay in “This work is stunning- the Bahamas and St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. Also on the trip were ly beautiful – peaceful – Kimberly and Michael Chambers. akin to the style and I ‘On the road’ features photos of residents with a copy of LaGrange atmosphere of Fauré;’s, Daily News at an out-of-county location. Send a photograph showing and similar as well in the the front page of the paper to ‘On the Road,’ LaGrange Daily News, choice of liturgy that each Faythe Freese will join LaGrange Symphony chose to set,” Ogle said. Orchestra for Tuesday’s concert. P.O. Box 929, LaGrange, GA 30241 or to Daniel Baker at dbaker@ la- “Just as Fauré; did, so too grangenews.com, or bring it to our office at 105 Ashton St. did Duruflé; end his work be part of the music we’ll p.m. Tuesday. Doors will with the antiphon, ‘In Par- hear in heaven. She may open at 7 p.m.. adisum,’ a gentle text that well be right.” Adult tickets are $25 for depicts the angels wel- The program concludes mezzanine seating and Grandma wants to coming the departed to with Elgar’s Serenade for $15 for seats in the heaven’s glory in the gen- Strings in E minor and orchestra and gallery. tlest of musical settings.” Tchaikovsky’s Serenade Seats in the first four charge for babysitting The organ soloist is for Strings in C major. rows of the orchestra sec- Faythe Freese, director of Toni Anderson will pro- tion are $5. All tickets for Dear Annie: A few I Annie’s Mailbox he refuses, we recom- organ studies at the Uni- vide a brief preview of the students sixth grade and years ago, my daughter mend you drive yourself, versity of Alabama, a evening’s music at 7:30 older are $5. Children was newly married and get a ride from someone noted concert organist p.m. fifth grade and younger pregnant. Neither she nor else, or take a bus, train who plays all over the I Advance tickets are are admitted free with an her husband had a job, so or cab to your destination. world. available from the sym- adult. both sets of parents took He is placing his family at “I’ve worked with her phony office by calling For more information, them in at various times risk, and you do not need before,” Ogle said. “She is (706) 882-0662 before email info@lagrangesym- and helped when the to indulge him. a fine musician and is Tuesday. Tickets will be phony.org or visit us baby was born. quite convinced that sold at the Callaway Audi- online at www.lagrange My son-in-law went Dear Annie: “Wish Duruflé’s Requiem must torium box office at 7 symphony.org. back to school and got a and There Was a Time job, and they finally Kathy Mitchell Machine” said she missed I In our community moved into a small house Marcy Sugar are long- her college days. Parents of their own. When my time editors of the Ann and students should not Events ects. daughter decided to go to Landers column. think of college as a four- A dance and Thanksgiving dinner is nursing school, we were ic between you and your year vacation from reali- at 7 p.m. at the Active Life center at 140 delighted. Again, both daughter. You’ve turned ty. The choice of school Today Ragland St. Turkey will be provided, sets of parents pitched in babysitting the grand- and major far outweigh Beginner ballroom dance lessons for and participants were asked to make a and took care of the baby. children into a business the social advantages all ages are given from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. side dish or make a monetary contri- I also fed her family every transaction. Not only was offered by college cam- at the Active Life center on Ragland bution. The New River Band performs day so they wouldn’t have your daughter caught off- puses. A college educa- Street. (706) 884-5857 country music. Admission is $5. to spend money they did- guard, but she obviously tion is an investment in n’t have. When she resents it. If you need the the student’s future that, Friday Saturday-Sunday became pregnant again, money, talk to your like any investment, could A senior dance is at 7 p.m. at the old First United Methodist Church in we stepped back up to the daughter about what she result in a financial and Franklin Elementary School gym with a West Point holds a holiday shopping plate and took care of thinks would be appro- career disaster if not eval- live band. Admission is $4. market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday their little newborn girl. priate, and see if you can uated objectively. If there and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the My daughter now is an work this out. If you don’t is any doubt about the Saturday Zachry Center at 306 E. 7th St. Pro- RN and makes great need the money, we sug- student’s readiness, it The LaGrange-Troup County Humane ceeds benefit community projects. The sixth annual Concert of Thanks- money. Her husband does gest you babysit when would be wise to enroll in Society has selected dogs and cats avail- giving and Praise by the Choral Society decently, and they have a you are willing, without a local junior college or able for adoption from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. lot to be thankful for. regional state college in the parking lot of Walmart at 803 of West Georgia opens the concert sea- charge. son is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 5:30 When my daughter asked campus. New Franklin Road, weather permit- me to continue babysit- I suggest “Wish” re- p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary of First Dear Annie: What can ting. Presbyterian Church in downtown ting, I agreed, but only if I enroll in a credible night you do when your hus- The Elms and Roses Garden Club LaGrange. Tickets at $10 each are avail- was paid. band’s driving is driving school program and Council sells daffodil bulbs from 1 to 3 able at Hill Street House, Plum South- This really upset her, you nuts? Most of the select a marketable major p.m. on the back porch of Bellevue at ern, Stephens Exclusives, the White and she now won’t let me time, he is OK, but the based on her likes, 204 Ben Hill St. in LaGrange. Proceeds CALENDAR see the kids. Her sister- tailgating, speeding and employability and are used for civic beautification proj- SEE , PAGE 8 in-law looks after them unsafe lane changes chances of career suc- for free, but only for a few make me nauseated, and cess. The next time she hours a day. 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The sales will not begin until ing the Holocaust’ class has spent the fall semester wearing the Star of court. dozens of hours of record- Jan. 1. David emblazoned with the word ‘Jew.’ “I can only imagine the ings the informant made arrests of these defen- are the linchpin to the dants have only height- government’s case against Enrollment ened their ill will against the four. sets record Badge of courage the government,” Cole In the tapes, the four VALDOSTA (MCT) – said after a third day of allegedly boasted of a list ATLANTA (AP) –The federal hearings. “I’m of government officials University System of Wearing the Star of David home, emblazoned with concerned there would be who needed to be “taken Georgia reports that sys- government officials and out;” talked about scatter- temwide enrollment has the word “Jew,” pinned to her clothing, Tracee Keels employees in harm’s ing ricin from a car speed- set a record this fall. way.” ing down a highway past The system’s enroll- was uncertain how her family might react to her Defense attorneys, who major U.S. cities; and ment report shows intend to appeal the scouted tax offices. One 318,027 students signed “Remembering the Holo- caust” class project. judge’s decision, said the man said, “We’d have to up for the fall, an men never intended to blow the whole building increase of 6,585 stu- The family is not Jew- ish. With exception of live up to the boastful like Timothy McVeigh,” a dents, or 2.1 percent, chatter and that the reference to the man exe- from the fall of 2010. Valdosta State University history professor Louis charges accusing them of cuted for bombing a fed- Officials released the plotting to use guns, eral building in Oklahoma numbers Wednesday in Schmier, none of the stu- dents wearing the Star of explosives and the bio- City in 1995, killing 168 the system’s fall semes- logical toxin ricin against people. ter enrollment report, David this fall semester which tracks enrollment are Jewish. by individual institution More than any of her Report: Ousted and other factors such as relatives, Keels wondered how her grandmother race, gender, age, resi- would react to the star. dent and non-Georgia SCLC members But it was her grand- resident and scholastic mother who defended the For a class project, Valdosta State University stu- class. The report offers a unorthodox project. dents have worn these stars this semester to bet- detailed view of how the didn’t take funds Her grandmother said ter understand the Holocaust. student body has grown ATLANTA (AP) – Prosecutors found no proof to this generation needs to and changed. sports events, work, trav- Sunday, two older support a complaint that two ousted board members be prepared for the The report shows that eling home, other class- women confronted her. of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference took world’s hardships. This growth over the past year es, church, everywhere. They asked if she was in more than $560,000 from the civil-rights organiza- generation has not faced Jamie N. Lowe said she the process of converting tion, according to a draft report. was not even. Enrollment a Great Depression, a increased at 23 institu- has been called “Jew” a to Judaism. She Several ousted board members, including former world war, the civil-rights lot. Several students have explained the class proj- chairman Raleigh Trammell and ex-treasurer Spiver tions and decreased at struggle, or a Holocaust. 12, dropping primarily at experienced this phe- ect. The women told her Gordon, are calling on District Attorney Paul Howard This generation needs to nomena. not to wear the star in to release the findings to the public. state and two-year col- understand the brutality They have become church. “To prove any criminal activity in this case, the leges. of the past, Keels’ grand- accustomed to stares Brandi Perry shared an investigation would have to show that the funds were Georgia Gwinnett Col- mother said. Perhaps, to upon entering rooms and incident where a Jewish clearly used for personal benefit, and not for the ben- lege in Lawrenceville better recognize and face buildings throughout the student approached her. efit of the SCLC,” the report says. “The investigation topped the charts with a challenges in the future. university and town. They He asked if Perry was showed that the funds were actually used for 43.9 percent increase. For Schmier, under- have heard rooms go Jewish. Learning she is approved programs and approved travel reimburse- standing has long been silent upon their not, the Jewish student the challenge of teaching ments.” Manager entrance. felt mocked by her wear- In a letter dated Sunday to their civil attorney, six his Remembering the Andrea Jenkins cannot ing the star. He said his Holocaust course. He can former board members accuse Howard of stalling for found slain see the stares, but she grandparents died in the six months and having “a politically motivated agen- COLUMBUS (AP) – show graphic movies said she is accustomed to Holocaust. She explained detailing the horrors of da” in not releasing the findings earlier. A draft version The manager of the Gold being treated differently. the class project. of the report, dated in May, was provided to Thelma & Silver Trading Center the concentration camps. Jenkins is blind. She uses “He told me if I’m He can assign books. He Wyatt Moore, a former judge who represented the was shot to death. a long white cane to nav- going to wear it to wear it can schedule lectures board members in a civil case arising from allega- Muscogee County igate the VSU campus. with pride,” Perry said. from Holocaust survivors tions of financial mismanagement. deputy coroner Freeman She has experienced dis- “He was upset.” and concentration camp The six former board members also wrote to Worley said Stephen Earl crimination throughout Schmier talks about his liberators. Howard’s office Wednesday asking his office to Toms was shot multiple her life, but even she has students with pride. Schmier’s dilemma has release the report. times and was pro- noticed a change in Given the depth of the been how does he make nounced dead Wednes- degrees since wearing the subject, there is little smil- the horror more visceral? day morning. star. One student mocked ing or laughter in a How does he demon- LaGrange Police Hadley Scott, the both her lack of sight and course called Remember- strate what he refers to as daughter of Gold & Sil- the project by telling her ing the Holocaust, but the transformation of “the she was really wearing a Schmier can’t help but Most Wanted ver owner Robert butcher, the baker and Upchurch Jr., said Toms cross instead of a star. smile about possibility of the candlestick maker” At work, a manager maybe or maybe not worked at the business into men who picked up for about three decades. gave Ashleigh Hicks per- repeating the project next rifles and shot down mission to wear the star semester. Her father found the unarmed men, women body on the floor when during her job as a serv- “What these students and children? er. The manager warned have done, it’s been hero- he entered the business “One death is a Wednesday. the star could affect her ic,” Schmier said. “They tragedy,” Schmier says. tips. It wasn’t the tips that wear it on dates. They “Six million deaths is a stopped her. It was the wear it on the job. Some Jobless rate statistic. So how do I stares. It became too dif- wear it to job interviews. make that statistic into ficult to wear the star and They wear it to the bars declines six-million tragedies?” wait tables. in Remerton. … They Vantavious O’Neal ATLANTA (AP) – State This fall semester, he The students have been have received a peripher- labor officials said Geor- had an idea. asked if they are Jewish? al experience.” The LaGrange Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts The students in his Why they are wearing the “I’ve been humbled,” of the following individuals. Anyone with information on these individuals gia’s seasonally adjusted can call the Police Department at (706) 883-2603 or Crime Stoppers at (706) unemployment rate Remembering the Holo- star? They have been Leslie Burt said, “and am caust course would wear 812-1000. All calls will be kept anonymous. Text an anonymous tip to 847411, declined to 10.2 percent confronted by people thankful for our freedoms the Star of David as the keyword “LAGRANGE”. Tips can also be submitted online at in October, down one- who have been curious that I don’t have to fear Jewish people were www.lagrange-ga.org or www.facebook.com/lagrange.police. tenth of a percentage and by those who are someone coming to take forced to wear in Nazi point from September. offended or embarrassed. my children but we must Germany. At first the star • Vantavious O’Neal - B/M, 190 pounds. Charges: Bat- The Georgia Depart- Randi Harper wears always remember what was emblazoned with the her star to church. One happened.” 27 years old. 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ăĀĂąĀ ĈĀćġĉĉąġĆĀĈĉ 468566 6 - Thursday,Nov.17, 2011 Opinion LaGrange Daily News Doing the right thing the first time, every time Stephen Covey wrote a book called main thing. We tried to sort out the Of course, Penn State is not the only “First Things First.” I’m not really a Linda Buchanan is a moral component of leadership. When situation that would foster this type of Covey fan, but there is a section in that member of LaGrange does a leader have a responsibility to discussion. Think of the University of book called “The Main Thing is to Keep Writers Group. act beyond the letter of the law? What is Colorado recruiting scandal years back; the Main Thing the Main Thing” that the meaning of what Warren Bennis the Atlanta public schools cheating stuck with me. Many have adopted the identified as the leadership of trust? In scandal; the numerous corporate prac- phrase. Preachers speak those words the context of Penn State, what would tices that proved harmful to employees from the pulpit. Cartoonists use them have happened if the main thing – the and other stakeholders. Those things as background for their messages, and children – had been the priority for happened in part because the mission the catchphrase has been used by vari- think about the impact of power, everyone from the Second Mile board of the organizations was temporarily ous consultants as a motivational theme whether used well or poorly, on formal and the Penn State graduate assistant subverted by a self-interest motive. That to encourage productivity in the work- and informal relationships in business to the university president? became the main thing. place. and other settings. It was an electric class. We didn’t all Driving home and still thinking about The phrase kept replaying in my So I wrote a question on the board: agree on the actions taken, or even the the class, I flipped to a radio station mind as I watched student reactions to “How do leaders manage the intersec- necessity for any action being taken at where a remake of Etta James’ “It Ain’t the firing of Coach Joe Paterno and on- tions of power, ethics, self-interest and all. But we started to think more deeply Always What You Do, It’s Who You Let air discussions surrounding the actions social responsibility?” Students knew, about organizational cultures, about See You Do It” was playing. Yes, it is just of the leadership staff at Pennsylvania before I even mentioned Penn State, the underlying assumptions that need to be a song. But the lyric “you ain’t wrong State University. I reacted first as a par- subject for our hour together. And they more intentionally examined, and about until you get caught” seems to be the ent and grandmother to the assaults on openly shared their feelings about the importance of modeling leadership banner for far too many who ascribe to those children. But then I began to think JoePa’s firing, the demonstrations that in every action that we take. The stu- leadership. Hopefully, that will not be from the perspective of a teacher, and turned violent, the roles of McQueary dents seemed to appreciate the tension the mantra for our students. realized what a powerful opportunity and others in the chain of command at between leadership as a position and This week, President Rodney A. Erik- this provided for the students in my Penn State. We even talked about the leadership as an activity with outcomes son posted a letter on Pennsylvania Cornerstone class titled “Will the Real demonstration as an example of fol- that affect more than just the leader. State’s webpage in which he makes a Leader Please Stand Up?” lowership and the concept that some Students were able to apply their series of promises. The first one is “to We have spent many hours discussing join groups out of conviction, while understanding of articles read earlier – reinforce to the entire Penn State com- differences between transactional and many just follow the crowd. But for sev- articles that I did not think they had munity the moral imperative of doing transformational leadership. We’ve eral moments, no one mentioned the taken to heart – to begin to analyze the right thing – the first time, every examined servant-leadership and dis- assault victims. what happened. As they debated with time.” Now that’s keeping the main cussed why the commitment to that per- It is a difficult subject for a group of each other, and with me, it was clear thing the main thing. spective is a part of who we are at 18- and 19-year-olds. But eventually we that they were beginning to think LaGrange College. And we’ve tried to got around to what is, for this class, the deeply about the layers of leadership. Words from I State my heart voices

Nov. 6. ’Twas a day glorious for gardening. It was just under warm, Bad ideas a gentle consistent breeze and a deep blue sky with an occasional cloud. I was edging the cottage-gar- just won’t den “green river” on my knees and listening to my iPod. There was a gentle tap on my shoulder. It star- go away tled me at first, but as I turned I could see both of my The pre-filing period for legisla- grandchildren. My tion to be considered in the 2012 ses- grandson, with sion of the General Assembly began hands on hips and a Monday. Georgia’s two-year legisla- gentle toe-touch on tive cycle means bills introduced but my right leg, asked if not passed in 2011 are still official- I could take them ly on the agenda. into the woods on Some good legislation either failed our cart. I replied or didn’t get introduced in this wan- without hesitation, ing year, and some bad legislation Thomas H. “No, I’m too busy got tabled but will no doubt resur- of with edging. Perhaps face. Hunkele As taxes are expected to be a T r o u p later.” They left me with little touch, no prominent topic, somebody will no County is a words and both doubt resurrect the economically certified fit- wearing frowns. flawed and morally repugnant plan ness trainer I settled back to to re-impose a state tax on food. and presi- work. Neil Diamond Private investment in broadband Removing a tax that takes the cru- dent of began to sing elest toll on the poorest working L a k e s i d e “Morningside.” will make U.S. more competitive families was one of the most enlight- These words ened legacies of Zell Miller’s distin- Fitness. By Chip Pearson embraced me. munities’ small businesses these networks are often guished tenure as governor. In an increasingly global- “Morningside, the old man died and entrepreneurs. given exemptions to local Putting that burden back on those ized marketplace, any com- and no one cried they simply turned Meanwhile, private and state tax laws and reg- with the least political and econom- parative advantage away –and when he died he left a providers are work- ulations, meaning they don’t ic clout, just to fund further tax U.S. companies can table made of nails and pride and ing hard to increase have to operate on the same breaks for those who already have gain over foreign with his hands he carved these Americans’ access to playing field that private the most, would be an especially competitors could words inside – ‘for my children.’ ” broadband and at companies do. Private com- cynical bit of lawmaking especially if mean the difference I looked up at the sky. One very lower prices. House- panies are reluctant to it is sold, as it almost surely will be, between staying in puffy cloud rolled by. Soon, after hold broadband invest in areas where their as “tax relief.” business or closing only a brief moment, it was gone. access has increased competitors have such an Pre-filing is a way for lawmakers doors. By this time my grandchildren from 8 million Amer- unfair advantage. to get an early start before the actu- That advantage returned to our house. I was alone, icans in 2000 to 200 Despite the leg up, these al session starts to heat up. So it’s may even come down attending to what least needed Pearson million in 2010. public networks rarely sur- hardly an inappropriate time for pre- to something as small attention – my lawn. It took me only Access has not only vive. In 1996, Marietta used emptive strikes against bad ideas as how quickly employees seconds to drop my tools, turn off grown; prices have taxpayer dollars to fund that just won’t go away. are able to access the Inter- the iPod, jump to my feet and go remained stable or fallen. FiberNet, a broadband – Columbus Ledger-Enquirer net. For many companies, after them. In a 2010 New York Times Internet service provider for faster Internet means I called into the garage, “Caden. article, EPB chief Harold the city. Marietta dumped increased productivity. And Christina, come on. Let’s go for a DePriest admitted the utility $35 million into maintaining greater productivity, of Can Gingrich cart ride in the woods.” had no idea how to price its the network before selling course, is a huge advantage. Only seconds passed and with service. He said, “We’re FiberNet for $11.2 million in Unfortunately, when it make political cheers. They came running out of experimenting.” 2004. At the time of the sale, comes to Internet download the house. Experimenting? Back Marietta’s mayor said that speeds, this country is “Let’s go, PopPop,” yelled my home in Georgia, CityNet of the city should have never comeback? bringing up the rear. Chrissy, grabbing at my right hand Tifton underestimated how been in the Internet busi- Here in Republican country, many According to a recent as she ran past me. many customers needed to ness. Tennessee, mean- Coweta County voters are keeping report, the United States “I knew you would take us,” break even and lost while, should have learned a close eye on the GOP candidates ranks 26th in the world. Pol- Caden said as he hugged my left $409,384 more than expect- its lesson by now: A study running for president. icy-makers from local to arm. ed in FY 2000. The city by Ronald Rizzuto from the For many of the candidates, if you federal levels have pledged They climbed into the cart. As I transferred general rev- University of Denver exam- believe the polls, the race has been to improve the situation, but left the garage my wife, Chris, asked enues as a loan to cover ined nine publicly owned much like a yo-yo one candidate is their solutions are not where we were going. I began to deficits, – over and above communications networks up one week; then it’s another can- always the correct ones. explain, interrupted by tears and a the $8 million bond issue for in Tennessee and found didate whose popularity rises. For example, lawmakers great sense of gain, I simply point- construction. The Tifton these networks had a cumu- Mitt Romney has been the only are increasingly fixated on ed to the cart. She smiled. When this Gazette reported in 2008 lative $176 million in deficits candidate who has been near the top building costly public com- “old man” dies, no one will simply that the city had borrowed since their startup. of the polls throughout the cam- munications networks to walk away. My intention is not to $5.6 million from the Geor- Especially when the pri- paign. Others have had their ups and provide broadband service leave a “table” – it is to leave “love.” gia Municipal Association vate sector already is pro- downs, mostly notably Michelle to their constituents. Take Life’s greatest treasure is oppor- and the city’s general, gas viding the best technology, Bachmann and Rick Perry. Both are the recent example of Chat- tunity and it is also the most wast- and water utility funds to there’s no good reason for down now. tanooga, Tenn., which is ed of life’s resources. Opportunity fund CityNet since 1998. taxpayers to foot the bill, Recently, Herman Cain has soared pursuing a network through presents each of us with “gifts.” The The city finally got out of (Google recently broke to the top, challenging Romney as the Electric Power Board greatest of these is the opportunity the business in 2009. ground on a Kansas City the leading candidate. utility, an ultrahigh-speed to be loved and to love. I am not sure The proven way to set network that will provide Throughout the race one of the Internet service of up to one which is best – loving or being loved, prices, and to provide for one gigabit broadband at no most intriguing candidates has been gigabit a second. According hard for me to choose since I have this service, is through pri- charge.) former U.S. House Speaker Newt to an estimate last year, the both. However, after some thought I vate competition. Unfortu- Increased access to wire- Gingrich, who once represented monthly cost to consumers would rather love, for in loving life is nately, government-owned less broadband is vital to Coweta County in the U.S. House. to access the service will be accomplished, paths altered, communications networks keeping the United States Gingrich has been back in the $350. That price tag will put wounds healed and memories con- stifle competition by scaring competitive. But local, state pack throughout the campaigning. it far out of reach for most ceived. private broadband providers and federal lawmakers But within past days, as Cain’s individual families, and I have no desire for a funeral, an away. How? In order have shouldn’t resort to taxpayer campaign has been dogged by accu- probably a lot of the com- elaborate celebration, nor the forced any hope of profitability, funds. Time and again, pri- sations of sexual harassment, Gin- path pass my body so some can vate investment has been grich’s polling numbers seem to be whisper, “He looks at peace.” If I Write to us proven to be the best and rising. pass by my opportunities, some may most cost-efficient to pro- Is the former speaker peaking at sing “Not a child would claim the vide broadband. the right time, with the first state gift he had – the words he carved Get involved with your com- Include your name, street Chip Pearson, who was a caucus votes to be cast in less than become his epitaph – ‘for my chil- munity – sound off! Express address, city and telephone three-term Georgia state two months (Jan. 3) in Iowa? Or is dren.’ “ your opinion on issues af- number. senator and chairman of the Gingrich just another so-called “fla- I want to be remembered because fecting the public by writing Senate Economic Develop- vor of the month” a candidate who I love you. I leave you with these a letter to the editor. All letters are subject to ed- ment Committee, wrote this rises in the polls temporarily, then words from my heart: nothing has iting. commentary for the Georgia drops back into the pack. meaning without you, my Chris. No I Try to keep letters to 250 E-mail to: dbaker@ la- Public Policy Foundation, an Can Gringrich win the nomina- life complete without the embrace words in length, but longer grangenews. com independent think tank that tion? That still may be a longshot. If of my children. No greater gift then I ones will be considered for Mail to: P.O. Box 929, La- proposes practical, market- that should happen it would be one that found in the love of grandchil- publication at the editor’s Grange, GA 30240 oriented approaches to pub- of the great comebacks in U.S. poli- dren. Yet I’m still young, so surely I lic policy to improve the lives tics. there is more to come discretion. Fax to: (706) 884-8712 of Georgians. – Times-Herald, Newnan LaGrange Daily News Diversions Thursday,Nov.17, 2011 - 7 BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun

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Jacquelene Bigar’s HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, now. What you need to follow through Nov. 17, 2011: on is instrumental in the long run. Do ZITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman People experience you at your you really need the limelight? You will most dynamic. You attract many peo- have it soon enough! Tonight: Much- ple, and often the unexpected occurs. needed time. You cannot always predict a new LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) personality. If you are single, a friend +++++ Where you are is certain- could become more, or you could ly where others want to be. You need meet someone through your associa- to understand exactly what is hap- tions. If you are attached, the two of pening with a key friend or loved one. you need to be as conscious about Until you are at that point, a discussion your friendship as you are about your might not be possible. Don’t eliminate love connection. LEO always adds a far-out idea just because it is unusu- drama to the moment. al. Tonight: Where your friends are. The Stars Show the Kind of Day SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; +++ Sometimes you might want 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult to check out what it feels like to be ARIES (March 21-April 19) someone else. Whether identifying THE FAMILY CIRCUS ++++ Communication and car- with a boss or taking advantage of an CONCEPTIS SUDOKU ing merge. Nearly everyone gets it. opportunity to play his or her role, you Bil Keane Just don’t make more of a bond than gain a new perspective. Now you can by Dave Green exists. If you’re looking for a solution, use more effective ways of relating to it simply comes out of the blue. If you this person. Tonight: Could go to the are single, you could be quite the flirt. wee hours. Tonight: Only where the fun is. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) TAURUS (April 20-May 20) +++++ Keep reaching out for +++ Your home, family and secu- others and gaining different ideas. As rity continue to be high priorities. You many people as you know is as many cannot minimize the importance of a ideas that can come forward. Be open child or loved one in your daily life. to the process. Think outside the box. The kinder you are with an associate, Look at where you have restricted your the better off you will be. Visualize thinking. Only then will you soar to suc- a desire. Tonight: Happily heading cess. Tonight: Discuss weekend plans. home. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) +++++ Deal directly with a key +++++ You have a very unique associate or a series of important communication style. You cannot people in your life. Though you might minimize the impact of your words and be able to do nearly the same in a choices. Return calls; initiate meetings. meeting, you energize and connect You accomplish a lot with very little with each person. Look at what hap- DENNIS THE MENACE effort. Tonight: Hang out with friends. pens when others feel valued. Tonight: CANCER (June 21-July 22) Dinner for two. Hank Ketchum +++ Be aware of what you have AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) to offer. Don’t underestimate yourself, +++++ Listen to others. Know which you tend to do frequently. Use that saying a simple “no” might not be an innate ability to draw others to your as effective as letting another person way of thinking. Let them find a secure try out his or her idea. You have a way you. A gesture toward a friend or loved of understanding the dynamics that one is much appreciated. Tonight: others don’t. Reach out for a loved one Treat yourself, too! at a distance. Express your caring in LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) a more ethereal manner. Tonight: Say +++++ You have impact! Your “yes.” plate is full, too. Your ability to home PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) in on the goal and the greater good +++ Toss yourself into work helps direct a meeting and its different and see how much you accomplish. supporters. You have a special way of Don’t settle for less than what you expressing your words so that others are capable of. Remain upbeat with a can hear them. Tonight: Make sure partner who can be cranky, as well as plans suit you. a loved one. A gentle approach makes VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) a big difference. Tonight: Say “yes” to +++ Much is going on that isn’t an offer. apparent. You might sense it, or you just might plain know. Don’t worry Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet about playing a less obvious role right at www.jacquelinebigar.com.

Ad goes here 8 - Thursday,Nov.17, 2011 National, Local LaGrange Daily News Congress: Pizza, fries stay in school lunch WASHINGTON (AP) – states. Neither version of serving a wider array of Who needs leafy greens the bill included the lat- vegetables. Children and carrots when pizza est provisions on tomato already get enough pizza and french fries will do? paste, sodium or whole and potatoes, she says. It In an effort many 9- grains; House and Senate also would slow efforts to year-olds will cheer, Con- negotiators added those make pizzas a longtime gress wants pizza and in the last two weeks as standby on school lunch french fries to stay on they put finishing touch- lines healthier, with school lunch lines and is es on the legislation. whole grain crusts and fighting the Obama The school lunch pro- lower sodium levels. administration’s efforts posal is based on 2009 “They are making sure to take unhealthy foods recommendations by the that two of the biggest out of schools. Institute of Medicine, the problems in the school The final version of a health arm of the Nation- lunch program, pizza spending bill released al Academy of Sciences. and french fries, are this week would unravel Agriculture Secretary untouched,” she said. school lunch standards Tom Vilsack said they are A group of retired gen- the Agriculture Depart- necessary to reduce erals advocating for ment proposed earlier childhood obesity and healthier school lunches this year. These include future health care costs. also criticized the spend- limiting the use of pota- USDA spokeswoman ing bill. The group, called toes on the lunch line, Courtney Rowe said Mission: Readiness, has putting new restrictions Tuesday that the depart- called poor nutrition in on sodium and boosting ment will continue its school lunches a national the use of whole grains. efforts to make lunches security issue because The legislation would healthier. obesity is the leading block or delay all of those “While it’s unfortunate medical disqualifier for efforts. that some members of military service. The bill also would MCT Photo Congress continue to put “We are outraged that allow tomato paste on A new spending bill would keep pizza and french fries in school lunches. special interests ahead of Congress is seriously the health of America’s considering language pizzas to be counted as a Food companies that produce frozen pizzas for schools, the salt industry vegetable, as it is now. children, USDA remains that would effectively USDA had wanted to and potato growers requested the changes and lobbied Congress. committed to practical, categorize pizza as a count only a half-cup of al government must tricts to improve the cism, House Republicans science-based standards vegetable in the school tomato paste or more as include a certain amount nutritional quality of had urged USDA to for school meals,” she lunch program,” Amy a vegetable, and a serv- of vegetables, and meals.” rewrite the standards in said in a statement. Dawson Taggart, the ing of pizza has less than USDA’s proposal could School districts have a bill passed in June. The Nutrition advocate director of the group, that. have pushed pizza-mak- said some of the USDA Senate last month voted Margo Wootan of the said in a letter to law- Nutritionists said the ers and potato growers proposals go too far and to block the potato limits Center for Science in the makers before the final whole effort is reminis- out of the school lunch cost too much when in its version, with oppo- Public Interest said Con- bill was released. “It cent of the Reagan business. budgets are extremely sition to the restrictions gress’s proposed changes doesn’t take an advanced administration’s much- Piling on to the compa- tight. Schools have long led by potato-growing will keep schools from degree in nutrition to call ridiculed attempt 30 nies’ opposition, some taken broad instructions years ago to classify conservatives argue that from the government on ketchup as a vegetable to the federal government what they can serve in FUNDRAISERS FROM 3 the federally subsidized cut costs. This time shouldn’t tell children wiches and sweets, tions of money are Studio Tattoo shop on meals that are given free around, food companies what to eat. In a summa- including Mrs. Freeman’s accepted. To purchase a Main Street in LaGrange or at reduced price to that produce frozen piz- ry of the bill, Republicans lemon cake rolls, will be gift, call Brenda Morman is offering yellow ribbon low-income children. But zas for schools, the salt on the House Appropria- served at the formal sit- at (706) 884-0987. Send tattoos for $20 through some schools have industry and potato tions Committee said the down tea. 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Several forming their own blues Troup County schools songs, zipping down an have adopted the Essen- indoor slide to earn a tial 55, finding that stu- “slide certified” sticker, dents and staff support and taking teaching them. advice from a man who Here is what some regularly climbs on top of Troup County teachers had to say about their desks to get students’ Ttroup County educators gather for a photo at the Ron Clark Academy, where they learned the uncon- attention or check their visit: papers. ventional teaching strategies of the national award-winning teacher. “Visiting the Ron Clark Teachers from Troup which to solve math and the incorporation of Academy not inspires County were able to equations, Clark trans- movement in learning. you to make every attend training sessions forms familiar tunes to Through corporate moment count, but it also at the Ron Clark Acade- songs filled with lessons donations, Clark was opens your eyes to each my in Atlanta. Located in students are sure to able to transform a 100- students true potential.” an urban neighborhood, remember. The atmos- year-old building into a – Julie Conner, Hillcrest RCA aims to phere is an energized student’s dream school Elementary School demosntrate to visiting place of learning where complete with moving “I thoroughly enjoyed educators and the world music, song and dance bookcases serving as a my visit to the Ron Clark how creative techniques, give students an oppor- secret passage into Academy. It was nice to high expectations and a tunity to enjoy creativity Clark’s classroom, see that the methods of passion for teaching can in communication. In a aerosol art (graffiti-style engagement the RCA change the lives of all workshop with the RCA drawings) is every room, teachers use are very, students. writing instructor, visit- life-sized photo cutouts very similar to those that Clark’s success with ing teachers were shown of all 78 students we have been trained to children from some of how to encourage written throughout the school use in professional devel- the country’s most diffi- expression from students and even a two-story opment here in Troup cult schools, including by incorporating a unit tube slide inside the County.” – Kim Schoon- one in Harlem, N.Y., on the blues. building – not to mention over, academic coach earned the innovative Clark says his teaching the technology with “Visiting the Ron Clark young teacher national Clark is flanked by Katherine Johnson and Ann strategies differ from active boards (computer- Academy gave me such attention. After winning George of the Troup County school system. many in that he gears ized whiteboards) in hope for the future of the 2001 Disney Teacher spontaneously compose reception desk, shouting instruction to the highest every classroom. education and educators. of the Year award, Clark a rap song about topics a warm welcome and learner in the class, But even the students I have already begun to appeared on “The Oprah ranging from math equa- speaking nonstop about something he has would say that what is use some of the strate- Winfrey Show” and tions to geographic loca- the accomplishments of observed more in other most significant about gies I observed at RCA in wrote his New York tions. But what some say his students. When the countries than our own. their school is the rela- my own classroom.” – Times best-selling book, may be the key to Clark’s students arrive, Clark’s “I find that when you tionship they have with Kelly Hanners, Hogans- “The Essential 55.” success is his dynamic pride in them is proven raise the level of expec- their teachers and each ville ElementarySchpp; As part of the condi- ability to connect with to be deserved. Students tation, students rise to other. Clark and the rest “I enjoyed watching tions of a Callaway Foun- students on their level conduct themselves with the occasion,” he said. of the staff follow and the passion and love of dation grant to assist the through languages they respect and self-confi- For nearly three years, enforce the Essential 55 teaching through the sev- academy with a building understand (like rap dence; they extend their Troup County teachers rules he created early in eral teachers that works project, Troup County music and dance moves) hands for firm hand- have received training in his career that govern the at Ron Clark Academy. teachers have an oppor- while running a class- shakes, look guests a brain-based teaching way students perform, The staff’s energy level tunity to take part in RCA room based firmly and straight in the eyes and philosophy called Quan- teachers teach and how and their push for excel- teacher-training sessions. uncompromisingly on call them by name. tum Learning that close- they all interact. lence for the students are Clark is appealing to the fundamental rules of The tactic of combin- ly resembles Clark’s From basics like rule 16 outstanding. I really educators, students and respect and hard work. ing music with learning strategies by employing (complete your home- enjoyed my time at the even foundation presi- Seeing was believing is carried through all music, student call-backs work every day) and rule Ron Clark Academy.” – dents. He has more ener- for the visiting teachers. subjects. To assist fifth- for reinforcement, 14 (answer all written Craig Mobley, Franklin gy and enthusiasm than Clark greeted them by graders in learning the rewards for every suc- questions with complete Forest Elementary a pep squad and he can jumping on top of the proper sequence in cess, high expectations sentences) to those School

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Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News Troup’s offensive linemen get in position for the snap during a game earlier this season. Troup’s offensive line has helped the Tigers go 9-2 and advance Clearingto the second round of the Class AAA state playoffs. Troup visits defending state-champion the Sandy Creek Friday path night.

By Kevin Eckleberry Sports Editor They know what the situation is. While other guys on the team will get the headlines, the Troup High offensive linemen understand that they will go about their business mostly in anonymity. Usually the only time an offensive linemen gets noticed is when he is called for a penalty. They are the guys be- hind the scenes. Their work is critical to the team’s overall suc- cess, yet sort of like a movie or a Broadway production, it’s the ac- tors, the performers who get the adulation. And for the seniors

From left, seniors Zykee Frazier, Shaquille Heard, Justin Shaw and Ted Miles have helped hold things down on the offensive line. SEE LINE, PAGE 12 I I Football High school basketball: Troup High 2011-2012 season preview Tough Troupteamshavehighhopes ending Teamnotliving forCats By Kevin Eckleberry off of lastyear Sports Editor Dawson Street Chris- By Kevin Eckleberry key players from that tian School football Sports Editor team coming back, coach Carlos Robertson Last season is over. there’s plenty of reason felt his team was going to That’s the message for optimism in the take care of business in Troup High head coach Troup camp. the first round of the Thermond Billingslea Billinglsea, though, has GISA Class A state play- has made sure to get stressed that just because offs. across to his players dur- the team had success a Although the Wildcats ing the first few weeks of year ago doesn’t mean were facing a strong practice. the script will be the Thomas Jefferson team in The 2010-2011 season same this season. the opening round, was a special one for the “Every year holds its Robertson liked his team’s Tigers, who went 22-5 own,” Billingslea said. “If chances after it won four and made it to the Class you think it’s going to be straight games to close the AAA quarterfinals before the same way, you could regular season. falling to eventual state- be mistaken. Everybody champion Columbia. And with many of the SEE TIGERS, PAGE 12 SEE WILDCATS, PAGE 12

Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News Juniors Troup’s Tanisha Jackson, right, and Jessica Gilbert defend during a game last season. Jackson and Gilbert are two of the returning players for a finish team expected to enjoy a banner season. strong LadyTigerslookto From staff reports A pair of juniors fin- buildonsolidseason ished their seasons with a flourish for the LaGrange By Robert Griffin stage for what should be a banner College football team. Sports Writer season. Running back Kent It was a successful season for the “We were kind of upset after we lost Gibson led the offensive Troup Lady Tigers, but they want that game last season (to St. Pius X),” effort, and junior defen- more. Troup head coach Head coach Carla sive back Anthony They went 18-8, and they won one Winston said. “I think it really moti- Cochran led the defense game in the state tournament before vated the girls to work hard during the as the Panthers blew past falling to St. Pius X in the second summer, and during the season and Ave Maria 43-7 in the sea- round. they have been rolling right along.” son finale. Now, as the Lady Tigers gear up for The Lady Tigers have had a few For their efforts, Gib- a new season, the expectation level weeks of practice, and they’ll face an Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News son and Cochran were has been raised a few notches. opponent for the first time on Tuesday Lakeithin Buckner is one of the players who named the offensive and Nearly every key player from last helped lead the Troup Tigers to the state quarter- season’s team returns, setting the SEE TROUP, PAGE 12 finals last season. SEE PANTHERS, PAGE 12 LaGrange Daily News 12 - Thursday,Nov.17, 2011 Sports

TIGERS FROM 11 Hogansville team honored (in the region) brought everybody back for one thing. Carrollton’s good, LaGrange is going to be very good again. Shaw will be really good. Even Central-Carroll will be good. Even Columbus is bringing everybody back, and they gave us fits down there. It’ll be tough every night.” Billingslea’s hope is Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News that his players will have Eric Bridges was the same hunger they Troup’s leading scorer had last season, and that the team chemistry will last season. be there again. “He’s very, very solid. “We had good cohe- He’ll give you all he’s got, siveness, and we had and that’s what we ex- good chemistry,” pect from all of them is Billingslea said. “That’s that they give it all the key is having good they’ve got. That’s all we chemistry. We don’t have ask.” that right now, so the key The Tigers did lose The Hogansville 9-10-year-old Dixie Youth Baseball team was recognized at a meeting of the Troup is trying to establish that some key players, in- County Commission. The team finished second in the district tournament to make it to state. chemistry again. You can cluding Quan Bray, but get the same folks back, they’re helped by the ad- but sometimes you can’t dition of post player Joe Sanders, who trans- PANTHERS FROM 11 get that same chemistry.” Chemistry is impor- ferred from LaGrange. tant, but so is having tal- “We lost two big guys, defensive players of the week. so that ought to help us,” Gibson had a career-high 154 ented players, and the Tigers have that luxury. Billingslea said. yards on just 11 carries with three Senior Christian Cum- touchdowns. Leading the way is senior Eric Bridges, who berlander, who along Gibson finished the season sec- with Bridges is still play- ond on the team in rushing to was the team’s statistical and emotional leader a ing football, will also quarterback Ed Russ with 626 help out in the paint with yards, and his seven touchdowns year ago. When the team needed his 6-foot-3 frame. were a team high. Billingslea is also Cochran, meanwhile, had 11 a big bucket, there’s no doubt who would have hopeful some players tackles, and he finished the season who didn’t get a whole with 73 tackles, second on the the ball in his hands. In the Tigers’ two state- lot of time on the court a team to Andre Carter, who had 85. year ago will be ready to Cochran led the team with five tournament victories last season, Bridges scored take on an increased role pass breakups and two intercep- this season. tions. 25 points against Gainesville, and 20 points “You never know Freshman linebacker Thaddeus whether or now the guys Greenaway was the special-teams against Murray County. In the Region 6-AAA that were on the team player of the week after coming last year matured any at through with his second blocked tournament, Bridges scored 23 points in a loss all,” Billingslea said. punt of the season that led to a “Hopefully they have.” touchdown. to Carrollton in the title game, and he had 22 One thing everyone on Greenaway also had a quarter- the court will do is play back sack, and he had a tackle in points in a semifinal vic- Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News tory over LaGrange. hard defense. the end zone for a safety. That’s something I After engi- LaGrange College’s Julie Moses was named the Great South Ath- “When he wants to be, VOLLEYBALL: Billingslea has always neering a terrific turnaround this letic Conference volleyball coach of the year. he’s one of the toughest (players),” Billingslea stressed, and a stingy de- season, LaGrange College’s Julie the LaGrange College women’s Mendi Kallam, Mary Robertson, fense was a key reason Moses was named the Great team were were award winners in Rachael Stevenson and Chelsea said. “He’ll make some mistakes at times, but the Tigers had so much South Athletic Conference coach the Great South Athletic Confer- Totaro earned conference all-aca- that’s part of it.” success last season. of the year. ence. demic honors. The Tigers also have They allowed 53 points Moses guided the Panthers to a Sophomores In men’s soccer, LaGrange Col- guard Lakeithin Buckner per game, which was the 16-14 overall record and was third Hope Sims and lege’s Aristote Pierre earned his back, who was also a con- fewest points allowed in in the GSAC standings with a 5-3 Shelby Stanfield third selection to the all-confer- sistent scorer a year ago. the region. record. were selected to ence team, while Brock Morris A third returning “We take pride in play- Last year, the Panthers were 7- the all-confer- made it for the first time. starter is point guard ing defense. We really 23. ence team, and Pierre was a all-conference se- Juwan McGee, who has do,” Billingslea said. Junior middle hitter Katie Cov- Elise Hopson lection in 2008 and 2009. This sea- been a steady player the “That’s one of our main ington was selected to the all-con- was named to son, he played in and started 14 past few seasons. things is we want to play ference team for the second year the all-freshman games and was a team captain. “(Buckner) really came defense. There’s no glory in a row. team. Pierre tied for the team lead in around last year. And in it from the fans, but Senior Crystal Colvin and junior Stanfield Stanfield was goals with three and points with Juwan has been solid for there is from the Erin McKinstry joined Covington tied for first on the team with six six. He has been a four-year us the past couple of coaches, because we on the all-conference team. goals and she was second with 13 starter as a midfielder and for- years,” Billingslea said. know what’s going on.” Ashley Corona and Mary Ann points, while Sims anchored a de- ward. Washichek were named to the all- fense that had six shutouts. Morris, also a team captain, number of new players TROUP FROM 11 freshman team. Hopson also had six goals, and played and started all 15 games are ready to show what Colvin was joined on the all-aca- she led the team with 14 points. this season. Despite injuries, he when they host Lamar they can do. demic team by Kaydee Daniel, Hopson also leads the team with has been a steady and consistent “We lost three seniors Hayley LaFontaine and Leslie two game-winning goals. central defender for the Panthers. County in a scrimmage. “It has been going off of last years team, but Rhoades. Sims, Taylor Baldwin, Kristin Morris was a four-year letterman we have three girls that pretty well for us so far, “ I Eleven players on Bird, Angie Forero, Brittany Gray, for the Panthers. can step right in and re- SOCCER: Winston said. “At this place them,” Winston point we are just trying said. “Everybody has down the wrong path early. a feeling of what could have been. to get the kinks out and come together in practice The Wildcats were 1-5 through “I felt as a coach we should have work on some team WILDCATS FROM 11 and everyone just seems six games, but they caught fire in won the football game,” Robert- chemistry. Everybody is really focused. They the second half and ripped off four son said. “We beat ourselves. getting along and we are What Robertson didn’t count on, know what we expect straight win to earn the No. 3 seed There’s no way around that. And all working toward one though, were a bunch of costly out here and I think that in Region 2-A. the guys knew that.” goal, so it is going really turnovers. they are ready to see Even in Friday’s loss, the Wild- I A handful of well for us.” Although the Wildcats moved ALL-REGION: what they can do.” cats showed what they’re capable Dawson Street players made the The Lady Tigers lost the ball well and managed to put After the scrimmage of when they weren’t putting the all-region team, including quarter- three seniors from last four touchdowns on the score- against Lamar, the Lady ball on the ground. back, SheKeldrick Boyd, who had season’s team, including board, they were unable to over- Tigers head to Florida for “I talked to the guys after the a terrific season. starter Ashley Thornton, come the turnovers in a 55-32 loss. a tournament on Nov. 25. game that we felt good about the “All season long coaches just but they’ve got a lot of “We had six, maybe seven “We will see what we season,” Robertson said. “We cost raved over him,” Robertson said. talent returning, includ- turnovers, and most of them were are made of early,” Win- ourselves with those turnovers, Also making the first team were ing the dynamic duo of unforced turnovers,” Robertson ston said. “You love to but we still scored 32 points. That running back Shaquille Tiggs, point guard Tanisha said. “We had guys just drop the get out there and see says a whole lot when you turn the linebacker Brandon Johnson, Jackson and post player football. It’s kind of hard to figure what you have for this ball over that many times and you wide receiver Sanchez Talley, and Shamiya Brooks. season, but we are still out.” put up that many points.” A.J. Ferrell. Wide receiver Anto- Despite the loss, the Wildcats Also back is junior Jes- looking to win. I know Still, there was no doubt the nias Harrison and lineman Marvin sica Gilbert and senior that the girls are anxious, did a nice job of making the most coaches and players headed back McLaughlin were honorable-men- out of a season that was headed Maurissa Swain. and we just want to get from Louisville Friday night with tion selections. Winston also said a the season started.” end. over the summer to get better.” celebrating a touchdown. physicality and that is some- LINE FROM 11 Juniors Levi Cornwell and Heard said “we had to buy “If it wasn’t for us, he would- thing that I have stressed all Maurice Swain, sophomore into the program with hard n’t be (in the end zone),” Shaw season to the guys is that we who have helped pave the Dikembe Billingslea, and work and dedication. We had said. “We play a big part. want to be physical from be- way for Troup’s offensive suc- freshman Mitch Mathes are to build a family, so we built a We’re the ones doing the dirty ginning to the whistle.” cess this season, that’s just also part of the offensive line family together with the offen- work.” Shambry also said he has fine. rotation. sive line. We work hard every Added Miles: “You don’t get tried to forge a closeness They’re not in it for ap- Junior Clete Miller is a tight day. We come out, and we’re much credit. But just knowing among the players. plause or pats on the back. end, and he caught a pair of the first ones on the field, and that your quarterback and “Coming together as a fam- They know what they do is passes in last week’s playoff we’re the last ones to leave. It’s your running back are going ily unit is the key to building a vitally important, and that win over Cedar Grove. a lot of hard work. to be safe, and they can score, good offensive line,” Shambry they’re a key reason the Tigers The man tasked with mold- “Everybody feels like you it’s a great feeling.” said. “I stressed to the guys are 9-2 and preparing to face ing the offensive line into a co- can come out the first game Miles said that the position this summer to have some the two-time defending state hesive unit is position coach and the offense will be great. comes with the pressure of family time. Family is the key. champs in the second round of Fred Shambry, who is in his It ain’t gonna be like that. This knowing that if you do your They have really bought into the Class AAA state playoffs. first year at Troup. was our first year together. It job incorrectly, someone could it, and they have gotten bigger “I love the offensive line,” said There were some struggles took time to build a family. We end up in a lot of pain. and stronger because of it.” one of those seniors, Shaquille early as the offense looked to became a family and we came “If you don’t do it right, This week, the linemen will Heard. “It’s a hard position. You get on track. out and had a great season.” somebody might end up hurt, face their toughest challenge have to buy into what’s going As the season has gone Shaw was a defensive player and you don’t want that,” of the season in a Sandy Creek on, buy into what you’re doing along, though, the offensive his entire prep career before Miles said. “You have to be team that has won two straight and what you’re teaching. line has improved dramati- making the transition this able to take a hit, and you have titles and 40 consecutive We’ve all gotten better.” cally, and not coincidentally, year. to be able to give it.” games. Added another veteran of the entire offense has per- “It’s worked out. I’ve en- Heard said the offensive Miles said the linemen will the offensive line, Ted Miles: “I formed much better. joyed it,” Shaw said. “I love linemen have a “pit-bull men- take the same philosophy on love it. I’ve done it my whole “They guys have gotten playing offense. I love know- tality,” and that’s something to the field for this game as high-school career. You get tremendously better as the ing that you’re protecting Shambry has stressed. they have all season. down and dirty and just beat season has gone on,” Shambry somebody.” He doesn’t want his linemen “You practice hard, and you ‘em up and get off the line said. “We were fundamentally And Shaw said he takes a lot back on their heels. He wants come out in the game on Fri- quick.” flawed when I got here. They of satisfaction when he sees them to be the aggressors. day night and you play hard,” Senior Justin Shaw also have really bought in but the quarterback Eric Bridges, run- “We are very physical at the Miles said. “You just have to be plays on the offensive line, and guys have spent a lot of long ning back Cortez Leonard or point of attack,” Shambry able to hit somebody harder senior Zykee Frazier is a tight hours and getting together one of the other skill players said. 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