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Meriwether County and Hogansville offi- cials are expect- ed to announce next week that a new Kia Motors supplier will locate in the Meriwether Industrial Park. PAGE 2

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Natalie Shelton / Daily News Faith and Don Dunlap meet author Dot Moore for the first time at her book-signing in Pine Mountain last week. Here, they point in the book to the late Dorothy Dunlap’s home, which they now own and have restored with the help of family members. Don Dunlap is the second cousin to Dorothy Dunlap, who was a neighbor and close friend of the late John Wallace. Arsenic in apple juice! Fed to babies! And it Old letters, fresh memories probably came from China! By Natalie Shelton Television’s Dr. Associate editor Mehmet Oz is under fire from “Dear Dorothy, I hardly know the FDA and oth- where to begin or what to say. ers for sounding Seems, dear girl, that my days what they said is are really numbered now.” a false alarm – John Wallace about the dan- gers of apple When Dorothy Dunlap died in juice. 2007 at age 89, she quietly left a PAGE 9 tangible legacy that would even- tually shed light on one of the most notorious murder cases in Weekend Georgia’s history. While John Wallace awaited Trivia death in the electric chair in a R e i d s v i l l e prison in I Living 1950 for killing tenant farmer William Turner, he gave Dunlap the remainder of his per- sonal possessions. And for 50 years, she kept Seasons them carefully tucked away in Before the 16th her home in Meriwether County century, the fall in a suitcase in the top of a clos- season was et – a picture of her and Wallace’s known by what wife, Josephine Leath Wallace; Robyn Miles Morgan / Daily News name? 147 letters to Wallace from friends and relatives; 27 letters Before he was executed, John Wallace left his personal items to Dorothy Dunlap, including 147 let- Answer on page from his friend Henry Mobley; 87 ters to Wallace from friends and relatives; 27 letters from his friend Henry Mobley; and 87 poems 2 poems from his wife along with from his wife. Wallace sometimes signed his letter with ‘Jno.’ instead of ‘John.’ four ties she made for him; a and Fall of John Wallace,” brings shared them with Moore. Book signing pearl-handled pistol; a gold pock- some of those letters to the pub- The letters confirm what long- Opinion et watch; a fountain pen; a ciga- lic’s view for the first time. Before time residents had been hearing rette holder; and his Bible. she died, Dunlap gave Wallace’s for years – that Dorothy and her Author Dot Moore will return Columnist Pep- A new book by author Dot possessions to friends, who mother, Willie Dunlap, were very Moore, “No Remorse: The Rise to Chipley Historical Socie- per Ellis close friends of Wallace. Moore ty in Pine Mountain from 9 Hagabek probes dedicated her book to Dorothy to 11 a.m. Monday to sign a mystery at the Dunlap, saying, “To the late Miss copies of her book, ‘No old boarding Dorothy Dunlap, a much- school. maligned woman.” Remorse: The Rise and Fall PAGE 6 Wallace willed most of his of John Wallace.’ estate to Dorothy Dunlap, 20 years his junior, just before his residents who are inextricably death. He asked that his grave be linked to the famous case. INDEX as close as possible to Dorothy Charlie Solomon Calendar ...... 3 Dunlap in the Pine Mountain Charlie Solomon, 91, was only Classifieds.5B-7B Cemetery, and with her death in 13 when he spoke often with Comics ...... 2C 2007, she became the closest in John Wallace as he Community .. 3 her family to be buried near him. shopped at his Crossword .2C Josephine Leath Wallace, who father’s business, International .9 died in 2005, is buried several Solomon’s Depart- Local .. 2, 7, 10 miles away. ment Store in National ...... 9 The murder of William Turner d o w n t o w n Obituaries .... 2 made national headlines in its LaGrange in 1933. Opinion ...... 6 day and sparked the 1976 book “Hardly a week School ...... 1C by Margaret Anne Barnes, “Mur- passed when they Sports .. 1B-4B der in Coweta County,” and the Solomon weren’t in the State ...... 8 1983 movie by the same name. In store,” Solomon TV Listings.. 3C the historic case, a white man said, referring to Wallace and his For home was convicted for the first time uncle. “He usually had on shorts and a shirt and a gun by his side. delivery, call in nation’s history based on the So metimes when he came in, he (706) testimony of two black men. Sur- was barefooted.” 882-5624 prising to some, he also was con- victed even though Turner’s body At the time, Solomon – clad in overalls – was usually barefoot Printed on 100% was never found. recycled paper Just as Dorothy Dunlap’s care- himself. ful preservation of Wallace’s pos- He will never forget Wallace Vol 168 Issue 223 wore a size 8 hat, bigger than 22 Pages sessions shares history that would have otherwise been lost, their average customers. other stories related to the case “I always heard him say to my have never been shared publicly. father, ‘Mr. Solomon, you always A new book by Dot Moore, ‘No Remorse: The Rise and Fall of Here are the memories of sev- remember me. You get me my John Wallace,’ brings Wallace’s letters to the public’s view for the eral Troup County and nearby WALLACE first time. SEE , PAGE 4 Local 2 - Weekend, Sept. 17-18, 2011 LaGrange Daily News Meriwether in line for Kia supplier I Obituaries Information for obituaries is written By Natalie Shelton development prospect. “They’re onsite now,” Emery The county currently spends and provided by funeral homes and Associate editor The company is expected to said. “They mobilized earlier this $161,000 annually for meals at family members of the deceased. Meriwether County and bring about 400 jobs to the area week. There is a lot of relocation the Active Life center and the Robert Clinton Waters Hogansville officials are expect- and provide parts for Kia’s plant to do with utilities. … Grading is home-delivered meal program. Mr. Robert Clinton ed to announce next week that in West Point. expected to start in a pretty big Volunteers and staff are on hand Waters, age 87, of Colum- a new Kia Motors supplier will The industrial park is near way next week.” to take the meals to seniors. bus, died Thursday, Sep- locate in the Meriwether Indus- Interstate 85 and Hogansville. In mid-February the Georgia The County Commission will tember 15, 2011, at the trial Park. In another matter at Friday’s Department of Transportaion meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday on the Medical Center, Colum- Troup County Manager Mike work session, county engineer committed to providing 50 per- first floor of the Troup County bus. Dobbs told commissioners at James Emery said work has cent of the funding for the proj- Government Center. On the A Graveside funeral their Friday work session of the begun on the intersection of ect up to $500,000. Special-pur- agenda is a the consideration of service will be held 11:00 development. He said 44 acres South Davis and Upper Big pose local-option sales tax funds a resolution to adopt the annual A.M. Monday, September of the site are in Troup County. Springs roads, where a traffic will pay for the remainder. update to the capital improve- 19, 2011 in Shadowlawn The Joint Development signal and right- and left-turn In other business, assistant ments element of the county Cemetery, LaGrange, Authority of Meriwether Coun- lanes at all four approaches are county manager Tod Tentler said comprehensive plan. GA., according to Striffler ty and the city of Hogansville expected to be installed by the state Georgia Area Agency Hamby Mortuary, Colum- held a special called meeting December. on Aging has awarded the coun- Natalie Shelton can be bus. The Reverend Dr. later Friday morning in Southeastern Side Develop- ty an additional $18,260 for the reached at nshelton@ William Conine will offi- Greenville to sign a memoran- ment in Newnan submitted a low home-delivered meal program lagrangenews. com or (706) 884- ciate. dum of understanding with the bid of $915,000 for the project. for senior adults. 7311, Ext. 229. Mr. Waters was born December 19, 1923 in Screven County, GA the Program aims son of Clinton Duncan On the road ... Cheaha State Park and Clara Ellen Hughes Waters. Mr. Waters was a to educate about WWII Army veteran serv- ing in the European the- atre and had received ‘killer bees’ numerous medals and From staff reports honey bees show up in honors, to include the A program Monday this part of Georgia,” said Purple Heart. He gradu- night aims to educate res- Terry Williamson, presi- ated from Georgia South- idents about Africanized dent of the association. ern Teachers College and honey bees. “AHB have been found in received his Masters Bill Owens, the highest- two places in south Geor- Degree from Auburn Uni- rated certified beekeeper gia and at some point will versity. Mr. Waters taught in Georgia with the certi- make their way north at LaGrange High School fication of Master Crafts- through Georgia. Areas of and was the Principal of man Beekeeper, will pres- the state that have a Harwell Avenue Elemen- ent a program about strong abundance of tary and Hollis Hand Ele- Africanized honey bees European bees will mod- mentary Schools. He was and beekeeping. erate the effects of the the first Principal at Hollis Africanized honey bees, AHB. Hand Elementary School. known colloquially as “In the two years that the He was a member of the “killer bees,” are hybrids Troup County Association First Presbyterian Church of the African honey bee. of Beekeepers has been LaGrange Daily News went camping with Van, Hannah and Heather of LaGrange. Owens works closely active, we have noticed Stewart at Cheaha State Park, the highest point in Alabama standing Survivors include his with the University of some hesitation and reluc- 2,407 feet above sea level. The campers enjoyed hiking, roasting wife of 51 years, Billie Georgia and is the owner tance to allow beekeeping marshmallows, viewing wildlife, and swimming at a mountaintop pool of Ruth Patton Waters; a sis- of the largest bee removal in parts of the city and cool water. Also on the trip were Lisa Stewart and Bubbles, the family’s ter, Nell Waters Holt; and county. Where other cities numerous nieces, nep- service in the state and is almost-5-year-old goldfish that always travels with them. ‘He has been a full-time firefighter. and counties have passed hews, and great nieces His talk at 7 p.m. in the laws to prohibit back yard everywhere with us – for example to Gulf Shores, the Smoky Moun- and great nephews. Troup County Agriculture beekeeping, the AHB and tains, Disney World, Chattanooga, etc. He takes it all in stride,’ said In lieu of flowers, feral colonies continue to please make contribu- Building at Vulcan Road Lisa Stewart. I I I and Hamilton Road is be present.” tions to the First Presby- sponsored by the Troup Monday’s program is terian Church of La- County Association of open to the public, and ‘On the road’ features photos of well as some details of where the Grange or Columbus, or Beekeepers. first responders and residents with a copy of LaGrange Iphoto was taken. a favorite charity in mem- The program aims to emergency personnel are Daily News at an out-of-county lo- Include a name and daytime ory of Mr. Waters. being invited to attend. Condolences may be provide help for the cation. Send a photograph show- Itelephone number. honey bee and to elimi- There will be a question- ing the front page of the paper to Do not use tape or staples, or expressed at www.sh- nate misunderstanding of and-answer period after ‘On the Road,’ LaGrange Daily write on the back of the photo. columbus.com. the talk. I the honeybee. News, P.O. Box 929, LaGrange, Photos taken with cell phones Lonnie R. Cross IV “Local beekeepers will For more information, Mr. Lonnie R. Cross IV, be the first line of defense call Williamson at (706) GA 30241 or to Daniel Baker at should not be submitted. I age 36, of Hoschton, GA when the Africanized 302-8886. dbaker@ lagrangenews.com, or Photos may be retrieved at our passed away on Wednes- bring it to our office at 105 Ashton Ioffice after they run. St. E-mailed photos must be in day, September 14, 2011. He is survived by his Two charged IHere are a few guidelines: JPEG format and sent as attach- wife, Gwenn Cranston Printed or typewritten notices Iments. Cross, Hoschton, GA; Iare requested. Photos run on a space-available son, Lonnie R. Cross V, in copper theft Include full names and identifi- basis, but usually within a week of Hoschton, GA; daughter, cation of everyone in the photo, as receipt. McKinley Anne Cross, Two men were arrested Hoschton, GA; parents, for allegedly stealing cop- I Public safety Lonnie R. Cross III and per from Wiz Tech earli- Walda L. Cross, Panama, A warrants were issued er this month. I Food-service inspections South America; sisters for the driver with Benny Frank Prescott, and brother-in-law, Kim- charges for attempting to Explanations: ness or injury. Comments: Deep-clean 50, and Cary Dewayne berly and Terrel Buchan, elude officers, reckless Here is an explanation 2. Good retail practices floors and walls in Robinson, 39, whose LaGrange, GA and Mere- driving and driving with of food service inspection are preventive measures kitchen area. addresses were unavail- dith Cross, Sharpsburg, a suspended license. violations used by Troup to control the introduc- GA; and mother-in-law, able, were charged with County Health Depart- tion of pathogens, chemi- I Waffle House, 4560 felony theft by taking Shelba Webb, Warm ment. cals and physical objects Hamilton Road, Springs, GA. after an anonymous tip- 1. Food-borne illness into foods. LaGrange ster recognized the trucks Thefts, burglaries Mr. Cross was born I A laptop valued at risk factors and public N/A, not available Date inspected: Aug. 30 in the surveillance March 12, 1976 in Penn- $869 was stolen from a health interventions: Risk These are the most Score: 93, A; Previous footage publicized by the sylvania. He was em- residence in the 100 block factors are food prepara- recent inspections: score: 78, C Troup County sheriff’s ployed by DISH Network of Ridgefield Drive. tion practices and I Fried Tomato Buffet, Risk factors office. in Suwanee, GA. He was I A purse was stolen employee behaviors most 127 Commerce Ave., Comments: None Officials said two men a member of the Lake while the owner was at a commonly reported to the LaGrange Good retail practices entered the business at Lanier Crappie Club. He building in the 300 block Centers for Disease Con- Date inspected: Aug. 29 Comments: Clean mold 384 Old Hutchinson Mill was an avid fisherman of Greenwood Street. trol and Prevention as Score: 96, A; Previous from side of hand wash Road on Sept. 5 and stole and noted as the “world’s contributing factors in score: 96, A sink. Clean inside of cool- greatest fisherman.” an undetermined amount I food-borne illness out- Risk factors ers and under equipment. It is the policy of A Celebration of Life of copper. Video from the breaks. Public health Comments: None Repair floors in walk-in LaGrange Daily News to Service will be held on surveillance system interventions are control Good retail practices cooler. Flies in restaurant. print the names of people Monday, September 19, showed two trucks were measures to prevent ill- Comments: Bag of cab- connected to the theft. charged with felonies. I 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at Lake bage on floor in walk-in Wendy’s, 1511 Lanier Islands in Buford, cooler. Deep-clean floors Lafayette Parkway, GA. Man eludes police under equipment and in LaGrange In lieu of flowers, dona- after car chase corners. Date inspected: Sept. 7 tions may be made to Police were looking for Score: 98, A; Previous I Lonnie R. Cross IV family a man who led lawmen Local weather China Express, 135 score: 100, A in his memory. on a high-speed chase Sunday Monday Tuesday Commerce Ave., Risk factors Arrangements by: Jun- Thursday night. LaGrange Comments: None ior E. Flanigan of Flani- Police said the man was Date inspected: Sept. 7 Good retail practices gan Funeral Home and driving a GMC Sierra Score: 99, A; Previous Comments: Clean bot- Crematory, Buford, GA, 1500 when he score: N/A tom of upright freezer. 770-932-1133, www.flani- approached a police Risk factors Repair torn gaskets on ganfuneralhome.com. checkpoint at South Comments: None cooler door. Greenwood and Miller Good retail practices streets about 9:15 p.m. Comments: Use food I Zaxby’s, 1488 The driver backed the scoops with handles in Lafayette Parkway, vehicle up, turned around bulk containers. LaGrange and drove off at a high Date inspected: Sept. 8 speed. Police followed the High 74 High 79 High 83 I Hog Heaven, Red Score: 96, A; Previous man as he sped down Rooster, 2240 West Point score: 97, A Road, LaGrange Risk factors Wilkes Street and onto CloudyLow 59 LowPartly sunny 61 SunnyLow 58 Murphy Avenue. The Date inspected: Aug. 31 Comments: None chase continued onto Score: 99, A; Previous Good retail practices Swift Street and police score: 97, A Comments: Keep bags lost sight of the vehicle on Rainfall Risk factors of food closed in walk-in Polk Street. In downtown LaGrange Comments: None freezer. Post copy of Officers soon found it Good retail practices inspection in drive- parked at a residence in 24 Hrs 0.00 through window. Weekend trivia the 1100 block of Polk I Setting it straight from page 1 Street, but the driver was Month 1.30 I Hog Heaven, 1302 not located. Lafayette Parkway, Year to date 32.46 The Daily News is committed LaGrange Seasons Before the 16th century, Date inspected: Sept. 8 to reporting information fairly the fall season was known I Score: 100, A; Previous LaGrange Daily News and accurately. It is our policy by what name? to correct errors, omissions or score: 96, A The LaGrange Daily News (USPS 299-320) is published Mondays through Saturdays misleading statements. Cor- Risk factors except Thanksgiving and Christmas by Heartland Publications, LLC, with headquar- Before the 16th centu- rections should be reported at Comments: None ters at 105 Ashton St., LaGrange, Ga. 30240. Periodicals postage paid at LaGrange, Good retail practices ry, the fall season was Ga. Postmaster: Send address changes to LaGrange Daily News P.O. Box 929, La- (706)884-7316 or via e-mail to Comments: None usually referred to as Grange, Ga. 30241 dbaker@ lagrangenews.com “harvest.” LaGrange Daily News Community Weekend, Sept. 17-18, 2011 - 3

In our schools Mother plays favorites with brother-in-law Dear Annie: My hus- I Annie’s Mailbox travels. It sounds like you band and his brother, deserve a break. “Sam,” are both in their 50s. My mother-in-law Dear Annie: My hus- thinks Sam is “the golden band is cold and distant. child.” He and his wife We have been married 20 receive the best gifts, and years, and if his behavior we get whatever trash she doesn’t change, this soon- can put her hands on. She to-be “empty nester” will gives my sister-in-law all fly the coop. the best jewelry, and I get “Clive” has always been cheap junk. She recently Kathy Mitchell and the quiet type, but for the told me that for my birth- Marcy Sugar are long- past 15 years, he’s made day, she was sending a time editors of the Ann it clear that he doesn’t blouse that she bought for Landers column. want to do any socializ- herself, wore a few times ing, including going out and now doesn’t care for. stand how hurtful her with friends or family. He I don’t know what to behavior is? – Sad Wife gets along great with his say to her when she does Dear Wife: Probably siblings, but won’t enter- these things. My main not. As much as it hurts, tain them. concern is how it makes you need to let your hus- If we go out anywhere my husband feel. When band handle this as he in public, Clive won’t walk he tries to visit, she tells chooses. The best you can near me. If I ask for his West Point Elementary School second-grader D'Quez Madden has him not to bother, that she do is be supportive. Don’t opinion, he tells me to quit been studying the phases of the moon. To culminate the unit, he illus- I doesn’t need to see him. harp on how unfair and nagging. If he doesn’t get trated the phases of the moon using Oreo cookies. For more school But when Sam visits, she unloving Mom is. That his way, he pouts. If I try photos, check out the Saturday School page on 1C. runs out and gets her hair will only add to his pain. to have a conversation, he and nails done and stocks Instead, show him how says, “I don’t want to talk the house with all of his much he is loved in his now.” Of course, then he I In our community favorite things. own home, and treat the gets angry when he isn’t My husband deals with rest with as light a touch up to date on the latest it by lowering his expec- as possible. family events. I compli- donation to HOPE for a Closet at 416 Pierce St. is Events tations, but I find it more ment him on the work he Day. Attendees may take open from 1 to 2:45 p.m. difficult to handle. We will Dear Annie: My 40- does around the house, their own food and drink. to help people in need of no longer spend holidays year-old daughter and her but I never receive any Saturday To make a reservation, food. (706) 882-9291 with his family, because two young children live compliments in return. St. Peter’s Catholic call (706) 882-9909. Hogansville Public our last Christmas was so with me. Her husband is Clive has built a fortress Church holds its annual The New River Band Library holds storytelling painful. My sister-in-law in and out of prison, and around himself. Our chil- yard sale and bake sale hour at 3 p.m. as part of performs country music received enough sap- she relies on me to help. I dren are heading off to from 8 a.m. to noon at the its vacation reading pro- for the public at 7 p.m. at phires and diamonds for also have an 18-year-old university soon, and I church at 200 Lafayette gram. the Active Life center on a ring, bracelet and ear- daughter with a baby liv- can’t tolerate this behav- Parkway in LaGrange. Beginner ballroom Ragland Street in rings. I got a used mood ing under my roof, not to ior much longer. I have Proceeds benefit local dance lessons for all ages LaGrange. (706) 333- ring. She gave each of her mention a third daughter kept my sanity by creat- charities, including Camp are given from 6:30 to 3559. sons a family memento, who is visiting for a ing my own social net- Viola, Pregnancy Center, 7:30 p.m. at the Active but she told my husband month with her five kids. works, interests and activ- Clothing Closet, Interfaith Life center on Ragland Monday he could only look at his I’m fed up and want to ities that do not involve Food Pantry, American “My Favorite Things,” a Street. (706) 884-5857 Red Cross, St. Vincent de and then needed to give it be left alone. I plan to sell him. What should I do? – fundraiser sponsored by to his brother. my home, move to a sen- Tired of Being Outside Paul and others. To the LaGrange Symphony Friday arrange pickup of donat- I think she has a sick ior apartment and maybe the Fortress Guild, is at Highland Acoustic musicians of obsession with my broth- travel. I don’t want them Dear Tired: You need to ed items, except adult Country Club. Viewing of all genres and skill levels clothing, call (706) 884- er-in-law, and of course, to follow me. I think that ask yourself if you still the tables begins at 11 may perform at “Pickin’ he doesn’t see the prob- is the only way to get rid love Clive, and whether 1753. a.m. and lunch is served on the Promenade” at 5 Market on Main is from lem. My husband has told of them. I assure you, they you are better off with or at noon. Tickets at $25 p.m. at the promenade her he doesn’t appreciate will never leave on their without him. After 15 8 to 10 a.m. in the park- are available by calling between Main and Bull ing lot at 201 Main St. in how she treats us, but she own. years of fortress life, we Charlotte Houze at (706) streets in downtown doesn’t care. She has also Am I obligated to pro- can understand your frus- LaGrange. 882-1248 or the sympho- LaGrange. A benefit motorcycle made it clear that she’d vide child care and hous- tration. Does he know you ny office at (706) 882- like my husband to get ing forever? – Debbie are ready to walk out ride will begin at Mike 0662. Sept. 24 Patton on Lafayette Park- back together with his ex- Dear Debbie: Of course when the kids leave Market on Main is from wife. not. Let the kids know home? Please tell him. He way in LaGrange. Regis- Tuesday 8 to 10 a.m. in the park- tration is at 9 a.m. and the I don’t care if I never you are selling the house might be receptive to The Interfaith Food ing lot at 201 Main St. in ride begins at 10:30 a.m. see my in-laws again, but and moving into a much counseling if you explain Closet at 416 Pierce St. is LaGrange. Registration fee is $20 or I want my husband to feel smaller place and they that the marriage is in open from 1 to 2:45 p.m. The LaGrange-Troup $25 with a passenger. loved by his mother. Is will have to find their own serious jeopardy. You to help people in need of County Humane Society There will be stops in there anything I can say housing arrangements. have nothing to lose by food. (706) 882-9291 has selected dogs and or do to make her under- We hope you enjoy your trying. Pine Mountain and cats available for adop- Xtreme Riders in Warm Wednesday tion from 10 a.m. to 2 Springs. The ride will end p.m. in the parking lot of at Hawg Heaven in Preschool story time at LaGrange Memorial Walmart at 803 New Hogansville. Events Franklin Road, weather include live entertain- Library is at 10:30 a.m. (706) 882-7784 permitting. ment, door prizes, a The Legacy Museum poker run and a 50/50 raf- on Main at 136 Main St. fle. Proceeds benefit the Thursday Story Hour featuring hosts an afternoon of Leukemia and Lym- homegrown, community- Free Checking and More? stories, fingerplays, songs phoma Society. Kathy based music from 2 to 5 Cleveland at (706) 637- and rhymes for preschoolers and their p.m., featuring Southern 3094, Kim Frank at (706) gospel, bluegrass, dul- 333-5597 or Vicky Row- escorts is at 10:30 a.m. at Hawkes Library in West cimer, country, gospel You Gotta Be Kidding! land at (706) 845-9675. Point. The Boys & Girls Club CALENDAR of West Georgia holds its The Interfaith Food SEE , PAGE 10 “Day for Kids” from noon to 4 p.m. on Lafayette Square in downtown LaGrange. (706) 812-9698 The eighth annual “Bringing the Ages Together” community health fair is 1 to 5 p.m. at Mackey Wilson Jen- nings Funeral Home on East Depot Street in LaGrange. It includes free blood pressure and blood sugar tests, HIV screen- ing, a fish fry and fried biscuits, live entertain- ment, bingo and a raffle. 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Robyn Miles Morgan / Daily News For 50 years, Dorothy Dunlap kept John Wallace’s personal possessions including a pearl-handled pistol, a gold pocket watch and his Bible.

WALLACE FROM 1 size 8 hats,’ ” Solomon recalled. As a young teenager, Solomon said he was in awe of Wallace and thought of him in the same realm as one of his TV heroes, early Western star Tom Mix, especially when Wallace wore his pearl-handled pistol on his holster with his shorts and big hat. Solomon said Wallace burning Turner’s body. point, Wallace’s friend appeared to be “a fine The case is considered to Henry Mobley came in man” and often brought be the first one in the and ordered a Coca-Cola. people in need to the United States that a “Watcha doin’ in town store and bought items white man was convicted on a Tuesday?” Baker’s for them. based on the words of a mother is quoted as say- “He had a heart as big black man. ing to Mobley in the as the world,” Solomon “He was a good cus- “Murder in Coweta said. “He’d do anything tomer of ours,” Solomon County” book, though butt of his shotgun walked in smelling like al. to help people, and it did- said of Brooks. “I also she was mistakenly iden- against Turner’s head, smoke, looking smutty “I had just come back, n’t matter if they were used to see him when my tified as Eula Baker, not then pushed him into the and greasy,” said Horne, and Daddy had given me white or black. But with father and I would go to Beulah. car. also a LaGrange barber. a desk and chair and him, there was one thing Atlanta the back way, at Henry Mobley replied, The story goes that “He came in to get his place to sit in the back of people always needed to a plantation where a “Just messin’ around.” Turner felt Wallace owed shoes shined. They real- his bank,” said Askew, keep in mind: Don’t steal curve was. We would “Collier was in cahoots him money, and when ized almost immediately who retired in 2003 as from him.” stop and see him. When with Wallace, so they Wallace refused to pay, that he’d come there that chief magistrate judge in Solomon even remem- I close my eyes, I can see were waiting for Sheriff he stole Wallace’s cows, morning after burning Harris County and still bers Wallace bringing him at the big curve at (Hardy) Collier to release resulting in Wallace’s ill the body in the middle of lives there. “It was rough Turner and his wife, Julia the white house on the him,” Frog Baker will toward his hired the night.” weather that day, and I Turner, to the store right right side of the road.” recalled. “Collier had help. Horne’s father told him knew about the funeral after they married to buy asked his trustee, Shorty, But the underlying rea- t h a t and left the bank and clothes and necessities I think, to draw the gas son, Baker claims, was C l a u d e walked to the Methodist for him. FrogT.E. ‘Frog’ Baker Baker of out of Turner’s truck. But mo onshine. Whatley, a church. There were so “He said to my dad, LaGrange heard the he didn’t drain quite all Many heard that Turn- barber in many people that every- ‘Mr. Solomon, these are story from the gas, and he didn’t get er was getting reckless the shop, body couldn’t get into the new friends of mine, so his moth- the water out of the radi- selling moonshine he asked Wal- church.” please let them pick out er, Beulah ator.” was helping Wallace l a c e , While at Mercer, what they need and I’ll B a k e r , Turner recently had make, or that he sold “What in Askew said he and fellow take care of it,’ ” he said. about how bought the new truck at moonshine of Wallace’s the hell students would sit under Solomon remembers she saw Cleaveland-Dodd Motor and pocketed the money Horne you been the large trees on cam- another customer, Albert Wa l l a c e Co. in LaGrange, located himself. Baker said Turn- up to?” pus and discuss the trial Brooks, one of the and three between First Baptist er had a still at another Wallace replied he had before and after Wallace farmhands who helped of his Church on the Square creek and was selling his been taking care of was convicted of killing Wallace retrieve William Baker f r i e n d s and First Presbyterian own, resulting in Wal- William Turner, saying, William Turner. Turner Turner’s body from a wait impatiently for Church. lace’s ill feelings. “That son of a b**** has also was known by his well after Wallace asked William Turner to be After Turner was Baker he said he thinks been stealing my cows.” brother’s name, Wilson them to help him look on released from the Meri- released, they chased Wallace took Turner Horne said his father Turner, a name he his property for “a pack- wether County jail on him by car to Moreland back out of Coweta and friends said Wallace assumed after he left the age.” Brooks later testi- April 20, 1948. At the when he ran out of gas County and shot him on felt he was invincible. Army without leave. fied against Wallace dur- time, Baker was about and tried to run into the and near his property in “He acted like his word “It was really the talk ing the trial. Brooks and 16. Sunset Tourist Camp Meriwether County. And was the word of God and of the day,” Askew his friend, Robert Lee Beulah Baker saw Lodge when they contrary to what Wallace that no one was going to recalled. “A main sticking Gates, testified that after them outside the window dragged him back to testified, Baker doesn’t challenge him,” Horne point was the body was found, Wal- of her restaurant, the their car. Witnesses said think it was an accident. said. “People heard him that there lace enlisted their help in Greenville Cafe. At one they saw Wallace use the “I think he intended to say in conversation was no kill him, and had he been around town, ‘No one is body. They tried in Meriwether, he going to convict me of found him would have gone free,” killing white trash.’ ” guilty from he said. “With the power Horne said solicitor a match- structure in place at the general and prosecuting box full of time, men ‘took care’ of attorney Luther Wyatt ashes. One their help when they also was one of his of our wronged them to show father’s clients. Askew f a v o r i t e their other help what “Dad kind of picked up topics at the time was could happen to them. some stuff about the case whether they could find Surely he thought he from him,” Horne said. him guilty without a could get by with it, no “He remembered Mr. body.” doubt about it, because Wyatt talking about Askew’s father, Roy he was tight with the going to see Mayhayley Askew, a cashier who Meriwether sheriff.” Lancaster over in Heard later rose to president at Baker and his family County.” Farmers & Merchants knew Wallace and his cir- Horne said he can’t Bank, always had han- cle of close friends when verify it, but the story he dled Wallace’s financial they lived in Chipley – heard was that when affairs. Ken Askew heard now Pine Mountain – just Wallace reached the elec- that his father and Wal- before moving to tric chair, he was grant- lace’s good friend, Pope Greenville in 1948. His ed permission to say a Davis, went to see Wal- family owned the City prayer. lace just before he was Cafe in Chipley, and “I don’t know if it’s executed and helped him about two years before true, but I heard he knelt draw up his will, though the murder, Wallace and said, ‘Oh God, if it was never probated made Beulah Baker an there be one, save my and was never found. unusual offer. soul, if I have one,’ ” Wallace deeded 87 “This was before Horne said. acres of prime timber Dorothy, and he wanted and pasture lands to a little girl so bad,” Baker Davis, who was to deed said. “I was about 14 or Relatives,Ken Askew friends and it to the Chipley Boy 15 when John asked my “the idle curious” packed Scouts. mother if he could have into Chipley Methodist Wallace left the rest of my sister.” Church on a cold day in his remaining estate to “When she said no, he 1950 for the funeral of his neighbor, Dorothy said, ‘Well, I’ll just buy John Wallace, who had Dunlap, and requested to her,’ ” Baker said. died in Georgia’s electric be buried in her family’s His sister was between chair the day before for cemetery as close to her 10 and 12 at the time. the 1948 murder. Chipley as he could. In her new “And my mother said, became known as Pine book, Moore said when ‘She ain’t for sale.’ ” Mountain in 1958; part of Roy Askew pointed out the town lies in Troup to Wallace that he wasn’t County. leaving anything to his OnVaden an early Horne April Ken Askew, who had wife, Josephine Leath morning in 1948, John returned to his home- Wallace, he replied, “Let Wallace whistled as he town of Chipley fresh her get a job.” In the end, walked into the back from law school at Mer- he left a small house to door of Sanitary Barber cer University, considers Josephine. Shop at 112 Main St. in himself to be among “the LaGrange, where Vaden friends and idle curious.” Byron Hadley Natalie Shelton / Daily News Horne’s father, the late He is thought to be the Byron Hadley’s father Jeff Horne, worked. last person living who WALLACE Don and Faith Dunlap said they enjoy their memories of spending time with “My father said he attended Wallace’s funer- SEE , PAGE 7 Dorothy Dunlap in her Meriwether County house, which they now own. LaGrange Daily News Living Weekend, Sept. 17-18, 2011 - 5 College fair aids high-schoolers I Engagement A free college fair will bring rep- The committee aims to stimulate one central location. resentatives of more than 100 interest in post-secondary educa- “For many families, finding the Georgia and out-of-state colleges tion for citizens of Georgia by time and resources, especially with and universities to LaGrange. bringing together students, par- the price of gas, to visit colleges The PROBE college fair will be ents, counselors, administrators and universities is tough,” said Bill from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 4 at at the and representatives of post-sec- Smith, executive director of library patio of LaGrange College. ondary educational institutions PROBE. “By bringing the PROBE The fair is open to high school stu- including, but not limited to, col- college fair to the students, they are dents and their families. leges and vocational-technical able to be exposed to schools they It is part of an eight-week fall schools. might not otherwise have a chance tour of 61 college fairs at various The tour stops provide local high to experience.” schools and venues across Geor- school students a chance to speak For more information and to gia, sponsored by the Georgia Edu- one-on-one with representatives view the entire fall schedule, visit cation Articulation Committee. from colleges and universities in http://www.gaprobe.org. I Reunion On the road ... to Memphis Michael David Alford, Nichole Joyce Roth Heard County High School class of 1986 will hold its 25-year reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Roth-Alford school. A “pre-reunion” will be held at the homecoming Terry and Wayne teville and earned a mas- footbal game Friday. Pritchett of Fayetteville ter of education degree Class members were asked to RSVP for both the announce the engage- from LaGrange College, game and reunion. To RSVP or for more information, ment of their daughter, where she was a member call Bonita Jackson Reed (678) 953-8868. Nichole Joyce Roth of of Phi Mu sorority. She is LaGrange, to Michael a teacher at Callaway Ele- David Alford of mentary School. LaGrange. The groom-elect is the I Birth The wedding will be at grandson of Martha 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Pine Louise Stephens. He is a Abbie Nicole Daniel was born Sept. 7, 2011, to Kristi Mountain Club chalet. graduate of LaGrange Daniel and Adam Daniel. Grandparents are Judy The bride-elect is a High School and is a Turner, the late Edward Turner, and Marlane and graduate of Starrs Mill welder with Gustav Wie- George Daniel. High School in Fayet- gard. Wage war to enforce discipline Question: Our 8-year- despair. Your son may be leery of sleepovers unless from asking the parents old son isn’t overtly rebel- shocked at first when you you know the child’s fam- questions, like who will lious, but he definitely has decide to enforce the ily very well. Leaving an be home with the kids, “selective hearing.” We rules more decisively, but 8-year-old in the care of what movies they might have to he may just thank you another family is not watch, and whether they d e m a n d later on for putting those something to take lightly. will have access to the I Focus on that he boundaries in place. Does the family share Internet. I’ve turned the family get ready Employing these simple your value system? Will it bright red while asking for bed steps can add a huge be a safe environment? these questions, but my three or measure of peace and Although most sleepovers embarrassment is worth f o u r sanity to your household, are nothing more than protecting my kids. times, for as well. good, clean fun, you need More and more families example. Q: Our oldest son is 8 to be certain that your are avoiding the whole Is it worth years old and was invited child would not be at risk. issue by adopting a “no w a g i n g to sleep over at a friend’s For example, most inci- sleepover” rule for their On a trip to Memphis, Tenn., to participate in war to house. I remember sleep- dents of childhood sexu- kids. Instead, they let the Women’s National Bowling Tournament, make him overs and slumber parties al abuse are committed their children attend Linda Mullins and Eva Mae Smith stopped by c o m p l y as a kid, but things have by people a child knows, birthday parties but pick the Neely’s BBQ Restaurant for a photo with instantly? changed since then. My including family mem- them up at night before LaGrange Daily News. Also on the trip were J i m : husband says I’m para- bers and friends. bedtime. Sure, your son Yes, it’s noid, but I’m just not Whenever your child may miss an exciting Penny Jones, Memorial Pritchett, Linda Nash, probably comfortable letting my goes over to a friend’s game of truth-or-dare at Wendy Owens, Christina Zachary and Rose w o r t h son sleep over at some- house for a sleepover or midnight, but it is better IRodgers. “ w a g i n g one else’s house. What’s otherwise, be sure he to be safe than sorry. ‘On the road’ features photos of residents war,” at your advice? understands appropriate Unfortunately, in today’s with a copy of LaGrange Daily News at an out- least in Juli: My advice is to boundaries and knows environment, a little of-county location. Send a photograph show- the long trust your “mother’s that he can contact you at parental paranoia is war- Jim Daly and term. If instincts.” I would be very any time. Don’t shy away ranted. ing the front page of the paper to ‘On the Juli Slattery you let Road,’ LaGrange Daily News, P.O. 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If you hear a loose shut- to school. She’s going to finish her bak of LaGrange book, about rambunctious girls at a ter knocking at night, do not go down studies at a prestigious boarding school spends her days fram- strict Catholic boarding school, and how to the stables to investigate without tak- in Maryland. She’ll live in a dorm and ing other people’s art they grew and learned through their ing your roommate and a couple of the come home for holidays and summers, and her nights lost in audacious pranks and how the stern but other girls, too. There will always be a and make friends who’ll be with her the beauty of words. loving nuns handled them, is a treas- major clue in the basement, but what for the rest of her life. I’m so jealous I ure. sounds like clanking old pipes will real- could spit, and I’m not at all sure she As much as I worry that my friend ly be something a lot more sinister. The realizes what boarding school is all rich girls you revile when they have won’t take advantage of the adventure best mystery solving happens in the about. cleaning duty. How could a state-of- of boarding school, I wring my hands middle of the night, in the drafty dining When I was growing up, I wanted to the-art science lab compare to fall when I think about the mystery-solving hall, over pilfered cookies and milk. go to boarding school. I longed for big mornings cantering through an apple opportunities that she is going to miss. And if all else fails, just remember, the old gothic buildings with arched door- orchard on the dashing steed that had She claims that she won’t have time to headmaster did it. ways and long, curving staircases that I never let anyone ride him until you figure out who kidnapped the history My friend is learning and making could get demerits for sliding down. I came along and won him over? teacher, or why all the deliveries are friends and preparing for her college had visions of pleated skirts and V- I remember all about boarding suddenly having to go straight to the career. She doesn’t get to wear a uni- necked sweaters in navy blue with a school – not because I attended one, headmaster’s office instead of to the form, and she hasn’t gotten into trou- school crest emblazoned on the chest. but because I read every book ever kitchen entrance, while at the same ble for sliding down the staircase, yet. I wouldn’t have complained at all about written about them when I was a little time, the valuable old books in the Nobody’s gone missing, and there’s no knee socks and penny loafers. girl. Grace Richardson’s “Apples Every library are disappearing, one by one. one-eyed gardener lurking behind the My lucky friend thinks that board- Day”, about a Canadian boarding Doesn’t she know that the grounds- camellias. ing school is about academics and school and the kids who helped save it keeper is tied up in the broom closet? She simply refuses to do it right, so preparing herself for admission to a from ruin was one of my favorites. The How is she going to arrive at the secret I’m taking matters into my own hands. top college. Ha! I tried to tell her about school was “progressive,” and while it cave at the very edge of the campus just I wonder if those folks at the boarding midnight raids in the huge old didn’t have much money, it did have an in time to keep her roommate from get- school would buy an overgrown kid kitchen, sneaking past the cook’s apple orchard, and the kids ate apples ting clocked in the head by the smug- with a few wrinkles and professionally room with plates of leftover roast at breakfast, lunch and dinner. There gler’s flashlight, if she’s studying de-grayed hair? I think I can pull it off, chicken and chocolate cake. I were crushes and crises, and all sorts instead of investigating? if I stay in dim lighting and hide my Oil described to her the echoes of a hun- of kid drama in the charming old I tried to give her advice – do not of Olay. There’s got to be a mystery dred pairs of kid feet on stone floors, school. drink the hot chocolate that the creepy brewing at that boarding school, and and the joy of spying on the snooty I loved that book, but the best board- old housekeeper brings you after you I’m just the kid to solve it. I Letters Our memories Police deserve thanks for tireless efforts must stay strong Dear Editor: ly to find who was responsi- arrest of individuals believed LaGrange should thank It was the story of four planes and thou- My husband, Max New, ble for Max’s death. Their to have knowledge of this them, too, because the next sands of lives. was tragically and sense- efforts were something to crime. Now the case is in the case they are working could That story is the one we remembered this lessly killed by a hit-and-run behold. The television crime hands of the court system. be to help your family. They past week. We remembered, even though driver about 9 p.m. Friday, shows could not hold a can- I would like to thank certainly did not put forth we’ve never forgotten. We can never forget. Aug. 26. He had been to dle to our LPD, literally and every officer involved in the such effort for any reason But we know there’s triumph in tragedy, Granger Park to walk with figuratively, because they investigation of the crime except that they wanted to and a flame still burns, will always burn, some church friends. He burned the candle at both which took the life of my do their job well using every high on a hill. was doing his part to live a ends during the investiga- wonderful husband. Public available resource. And they We share in those memories. I also could healthy life. Yet that did not tion. Many members of the Safety Director Lou Dekmar did. not help but remember a visit the amazing matter when he was cruelly LPD worked 20 hours should be extremely proud Please convey to any LPD blonde and I had – back in 2003 – in the run over and left to die straight, slept about four of the officers under his official you see that you are great city where one of the planes came to alone. And he was only a hours and were again back command. I saw a passion proud to be protected by the rest. block and a half from home. hard at work. Every division for justice from these fine best. The family and friends So many great sights to behold: This has been such a dif- of the department was women and men. I shared of Max New say a heartfelt We saw the hills of Virginia, the Shenan- ficult reality for all who involved. They even called with a couple detectives thank you, LPD. Be proud of doah Valley, Delaware and New Jersey. knew and loved Max. He in state agencies to help. how pleasantly surprised I your commitment and work We saw New York City and the Statue of touched so many lives in They enlisted help from was to witness such intensi- ethic. This truly was a job Liberty standing proudly in the fog. numerous ways. local businesses. No stone ty to bring this case home. I well done. And we saw the emptiness Amid our tragedy, the was left unturned. want to personally thank Marcelene New of a place called ground LaGrange Police Depart- Their hard work reaped them. Greenville Street. zero. ment was working tireless- great rewards with the And you as residents of LaGrange But I think the most grip- ping scenes were those in Washington, D.C. Reteaching and retesting are vital to education We stood in front of Mr. Dear Editor: a different way that could have pro- race to experience the joy of finishing Lincoln, sitting every bit as I would like to share my opinion on moted a better understanding? Did I it. tall and proud as the lady in “retesting” in the education system, do everything needed that would have Teachers today work hard to pro- the Hudson Bay. His famous thus addressing the letter to the edi- supported the type of learner this child mote success by moving students speech is engraved on a S t e v e n tor by Mr. Tom McLaughlin in the may be? Was there possibly anything along at their individual paces. It is huge nearby wall: Fourscore a and seven years ago our Bowen, Sept. 10-11 edition. environmental or emotional that could amazing what goes on in a classroom L a G r a n g e As an educator with experience in have prevented the child’s ability to on a daily basis where one teacher fathers brought forth on this the elementary and middle school lev- “get it” the first time? facilitates the growth of all levels continent a new nation, con- native, lives els of public education, I (to a certain By “reteach ing and retesting” (not (high, average and low) of learning. In ceived in liberty …” near Dallas, “common sense” approach) feel that just retesting), we are sending a life- this world, there will always be win- You know the occasion. Texas. a student’s grade is a reflection of how long lesson to our children of “if at first ners and losers, but thanks to our com- Standing where Abraham well I taught the material. When a stu- you don’t succeed, try, try again.” mon-sensed teachers, they will be edu- Lincoln sat – looking out through his eyes dent does not pass a test or graded Would it be so bad if a child is suc- cated. – we saw the Washington Monument assignment the first time, I ask myself, cessful even though it wasn’t on the Leslie Battle stretching up 555 towering feet. It’s not Could I have presented the material in first try? One doesn’t have to win the Lakeshore Way, LaGrange much more than a couple of stone’s throws from the majestic White House tucked away nicely in the middle of the city, like a child in Government hubris on special-purpose tax a blanket. Those scenes were inspiring, but it would Dear Editor: this week, not one member of the “rul- ty owner and no reduction for the sen- be the next scene that was the most awe- What hubris (overbearing, pre- ing class” expressed any concern for ior, in the school tax for the property inspiring of all. sumption or arrogance) on the part of the poor, unemployed, underemployed owner who have no children or grand- About a mile from those scenes, just the “ruling class” (government) to say or retired senior living on a fixed children in the school system to offset across the Potomac River, is a cemetery that an additional 2 percent sales tax is income who may be struggling to this tax. The “ruling class” keep say- where men who lived serving their country our “destiny.” make ends meet. ing in their sales pitch “the out-of- and many who died doing the same are Seems once a tax is in place, the When those concerns were towners pay 30 percent of it.” I haven’t buried. “ruling class” (government) becomes expressed, the “ruling class” respond- seen the factual data on that number. Crossing the Potomac – as our first pres- accustomed to the funds over and ed by stating again and again, that At any rate, county residents pay this ident did in time of war – and heading uphill above the general revenue funds. they knew better, that they knew bet- special tax all the time. amidst a thousand white markers, you soon Did they forget that the 2 percent ter how to spend our money and that Would the residents in Troup Coun- find yourself up at the peak of Arlington. additional sales tax was to be tempo- their decisions on projects were what ty prefer to keep 2 percent more of It is there that we saw the scene that rary back in 1997? Did the people for- is important. The residents who were their income to spend on “projects” brought a little lump to my throat. get that it is an option ? Fifteen years questioning and sharing their differ- they think are important to them? I don’t know exactly what it was about it. later the “ruling class” (government) ing opinions, were lectured to and We’ll see on Nov. 8. It could have been the quiet respect of the is expecting everyone to vote to con- were further admonished to stop treat- Ellen Gilmore dozens of Americans walking around, view- tinue it come Nov. 8. The “ruling class” ing them (the ruling class) like they Old Gabbettville Road, West Point ing the scene at the top. (government) has obviously convinced were “space aliens.” It could have been the marble boulders the “country class” (the ruled) that When asked what will happen if the around the area with words of some of the without these “special” sales taxes for special tax is not approved by the vot- Faux toads greatest orations in this country’s history, their special projects, we’re facing a ers of Troup County, they began ram- Dear Editor: including “Ask not what your country can doom’s day. bling on about their plans. In addition, A preacher recently made the obvi- do for you, but what you can do for your The special-purpose local-option they reached deep into one’s emotions ous observation that Faux News is not country.” sales tax has become like a reward to to create some guilt on the part of any- reliable. Isn’t it incredible that I agree Maybe it was that two of the four graves the “ruling class ” for their failure to one who could possibly question their with much of what he wrote? In reali- marked at the top of Arlington were two live within the general revenue budg- good intentions and their “expert” ty, he was a warning the fanatic toads children who never had a chance to live et (millions upon millions, by the way) insight into the benefit of their proj- on the right. But how did they their lives. to provide the necessary functions of ects. respond? In their usual thoughtless Or perhaps it was the grave of the wife government. At the Patriot meeting I notice the “ruling class” is working fury, they proceeded to eat one of their who rode alongside her husband when his overtime, making speeches day after own. No surprise. After all, they cele- life abruptly came to an end. day at some meeting or organization brate cannibalism through ritual and And certainly it was the grave of that hus- Write to us pleading on the part of the “ruling in song at least once a week. band resting beside those two small chil- class” (government) for support of the Mike Smith dren and his wife, the president whose life SPLOST taxes and demanding that Lakeshore Drive, LaGrange ended not far from where I write today, Get involved with your community they must continue or else Troup down in Dallas. – sound off! Express your opinion County, LaGrange, West Point and Better headline But I think something else added to the on issues affecting the public by Hogansville cannot survive. They Dear Editor: moment. imply doom’s day is approaching for There beside these four graves, in the writing a letter to the editor. I noticed a headline in Wednesday’s our county with your pennies, as was edition. It read, “SPLOST ‘a way to nation’s most renowned cemetery, a flame reported most recently, needed for our control our destiny.’ ”.No disrespect burns. Try to keep letters to 250 words in survival. How insulting. intended, but honestly, a more fitting The flame always burns, night and day. length, but longer ones will be con- It’s 2 percent of your income at headline would have been “SPLOST, It is a flame of love, a flame of dedication stake, not pennies as they like to say. and allegiance, a flame of faith. sidered for publication at the edi- A way to increase the size of govern- Just another example of “change the ment.” And it could not, cannot, will not be put tor’s discretion. words, change the thought.” Can’t wait Tommy Callaway out. Include your name, street address, to see the wording on the ballot. Would Kildare Court, LaGrange Not by an assassin’s bullet. city and telephone number. you rather pay 5 percent or 7 percent Not by a terrorist. tax on everything you purchase? Vote Not by a foreign power. yes or no. Or simply, “Do you want to Bailout vs. SPLOST The only power that could ever extinguish All letters are subject to editing. reduce your sales tax? Yes or no?” You this flame is ourselves – by our own care- I Dear Editor: E-mail to: dbaker@ lagrangenews. can bet it won’t be worded like that. Please explain to this simpleton the lessness, by a loss of values, by faded mem- com Also remember, for the property bottom-line difference in a bailout vs. ories in both high and low places. I owner, that 2 percent is in addition to the proposed new and continuance of We must make sure our memories stay Mail to: P.O. Box 929, LaGrange, your property taxes and other taxes. an old SPLOST. strong. GA 30240 There is no break with “additional” Tom McLaughlin The flame must keep burning. I Fax to: (706) 884-8712 homestead exemption for the proper- Ashling Drive, LaGrange [email protected] LaGrange Daily News Local Weekend, Sept. 17-18, 2011 - 7

Teachers attend history workshop 1961: Airline will Kevin Shirley, associate profes- stop in LaGrange sor of history at LaGrange Col- From the LaGrange I Memoried Glances sored by the association lege, leads a Daily News, September to provide services and teacher workshop 1961 Julia Dyar, a facilities to medically for middle and indigent cardiacs. Front-page stories retired jour- high school teach- Airline Includes nalist, is ac- ers in preparation LaGranger Named LaGrange Stop, Flight tive in the for next year's Begin Sept. 15 – An Garage Owners’ Presi- Troup County National History Atlanta airline has com- dent – A LaGrange man, pleted negotiations with Historical So- Hulett Williamson, has Day, to be held been elected president of March 23. History LaGrange and Troup ciety. County officials for the the Georgia Chapter of teachers from start of passenger and family car,” Thomasson Independent Garage Troup County cargo service for Call- said. Owners of America. schools, La- away Airport. Flights are All foods displayed can His installation took Grange Academy, scheduled to begin Sept. be consumed without place Sept. 16, following Paulding County, 15. heating or cooking. a two-day IGOA conven- Griffin and Colum- Southeastern Airlines tion at Callaway Gardens. bus gathered recently to hear talks from award-winning instructors as well will make LaGrange a Bridle Club Attracts port of call on its “feeder” New Members Quickly – It Ain’t Wrong To Say as Joel Walker, director of education at the National Archives in Atlanta; operation with cover six The Troup County Bridle Ain’t Anymore – You may Kaye Minchew, West Georgia coordinator of National History Day and Southern states, city and Club, organized about have been taught it is executive director of the Troup County Archives; and Laura McCarty, county officials two months ago, is uncouth to say “ain’t.” state NHD coordinator and a member of the Georgia Humanities Coun- announced today follow- attracting riding enthusi- “Ain’t,” the subject cil. The regional competition is co-sponsored by LaGrange College and ing approval of a contract asts in growing numbers. among grammarians for the Troup County Archives. signed Tuesday by coun- Raymond Hadley, one of years, has finally gained ty commissioners and the club’s directors, said official acceptance as a city councilmen. there are now about 75 word that can be used during the investigation floors once covered in even in the most genteel WALLACE FROM 4 The airline will pay a members. and trial. gold shag carpet, are rental fee of $1 a year for “We even have mem- conversations. owned some of Wallace’s Her father told his chil- now stripped and refin- Callaway Airport facilities bers who do not own You’ll find it in the property when Hadley dren not to enter Meri- ished to accentuate their with the contract to run horses,” he said. forthcoming Webster’s was a child and later sold wether County when beauty. Antique furniture for one year. The airport Hadley owns a colt and Third International Dic- it to Georgia-Pacific. they were riding around that has been in the is jointly owned and oper- a palomino. His daughter, tionary. The new diction- Hadley hunted on the with friends, said Edge, house since it was built ated by the city and coun- Judy, also rides a palomi- ary call it a word that has property as an adult and who was 15 at the time. in the 1890s still adorns ty. no. Judy’s horse has won been used “orally in most remembers seeing old She said they some- several rooms. This will mark the first a number of first-place parts of the United States stills. times wouldn’t see their And memories of commercial airline serv- ribbons at horse shows. by cultivated people.” “There was a concrete father for days because Dorothy Dunlap are still ice out of LaGrange since Robert Taylor is presi- still on the creek,” he he was working on the fresh and reassuring, the the early 1950s, when dent of the club, Roy Editorial said. “You could see bar- case and came home Dunlaps said, showing Southern Airways made Arrington is vice presi- Fortune magazine rels and drums where the after they were in bed. where Dorothy Dunlap stops at Callaway Airport. dent and Robert Williams reports that Americans smaller stills used to be.” I don’t think we really spent her time in a back is secretary and treasur- now own financial assets Hadley said his moth- comprehended the seri- room nestled with a sofa LaGrange Civil er. They are all working worth a trillion dollars. er, Elaine Williams ousness of what was and chair. Defense Officials Push in their spare time to This would cheer us in Hadley, was one of 10 going on,” she said. “She was a voracious Emergency Food Sup- make this one of the best these gloomy times, children, and after her “Mother and Daddy reader, and this is where plies – The practicality of riding clubs in this sec- except we remember our father, Willie Williams, never wanted to talk to she did her reading,” storing an emergency tion of the country. other complication. built a chicken house for us about it.” Faith Dunlap said. “We’re food supply in case of Maurice Stans, then Wallace years ago, Wal- so fortunate to have nuclear attack is being Fackler Named GHA director of the budget, lace wanted to help her spent much time here brought to the attention President – Dr. William B. reported last year that the family. Mickey Teel Mickey Watts Teel of with her in this room.” of LaGrange and Troup Fackler Jr., LaGrange United States owes in “There were three boys LaGrange was Edge’s Tucked away in an end County residents this specialist in internal med- national debt, Social and seven girls in the best friend when they week through Civil icine, has been named Security commitments, family, and at Christmas table, they found the were living in Coweta Defense displays at three president-elect of the retirement funds and time he gave the boys a Masonic ring John Wal- County as teenagers. supermarkets. Georgia Heart Associa- other obligations, a tril- ball, the girls a baby doll lace once wore. During When she was 16, Teel Prepared by James T. tion, a voluntary health lion dollars. and the family some home renovations sever- worked as a soda jerk Thomasson Jr., director agency organized to fight So the United States fruit.” al years ago, a family and prepared meals at of Troup County Civil diseases of the heart and owes everything we citi- He also remembers member found Dorothy Lee-King Drugstore in Defense, in cooperation circulatory system. zens own, and the debt is hearing that when a local Newnan near the Cowe- Dunlap’s suitcase filled with Colonial Stores in Fackler’s election came growing. church needed pews, ta County Courthouse, with what Wallace gave LaGrange, West Point Saturday during the asso- Wallace bought them. where Wallace was in jail her in the Reidsville and Hogansville, the dis- ciation’s convention, the “I was always told the about six months. prison as he awaited play shows the minimum 13th annual meeting, story that he would take “I took him lunch every electrocution – the let- supply for one person for attended by nearly 500 care of you, as long as day that I worked, which ters, his pocket watch, two weeks. physicians, volunteer you didn’t cross him,” was almost every day,” ties, his Bible. Thomasson said in the leaders and other guests Hadley said. Teel said. “I can still see His pearl-handled pis- event of an enemy attack, at Jekyll Island. his bald head. He was tol, Don Dunlap said, gas, electricity, water, as Fackler is a charter Katherine Wyatt just as nice as could be.” used to lay in her bed- well as normal channels member of the Georgia Robinson He always requested room under a piece of of food distribution will Heart Association and Robinson was young the same lunch – a vanil- velvet cloth, protecting be disrupted in targeted through his work in the when her father, Luther la milkshake, two grilled her just as Wallace areas. LaGrange Heart Clinic Wyatt, served as solicitor cheese sandwiches and a intended. “Civil defense officials has contributed many general and prosecuting bag of potato chips. He are urging every family to hours to the service of attorney in the Wallace tipped Teel 25 cents each Natalie Shelton can be maintain a two-week sup- heart patients in the case. day. reached at nshelton@ ply of food and water in Troup County area. The “I don’t remember a lot “In my own way, I felt lagrangenews.com or their homes, plus a three- local clinic is one of the about the case, but I do like I was doing my part (706) 884-7311, Ext. 229. day survival kit in the state’s 16 clinics spon- remember him saying for my community,” Teel that people thought May- said. “But of course, at hayley (Lancaster) was a 16, I wasn’t old enough to fortune-teller,” she said. understand the enormity “But she just knew about of what he had done.” everything in town because criminals would go to her and ask if they Don and Faith were going to get Don andDunlap Faith Dunlap caught.” now own Dorothy Dun- Ciudad de LaGrange, Sistema de Gas de Vertedero, City of LaGrange, Landfill Gas System, When Wallace went to lap’s home on Wallace Public Awareness Information the sooth-sayer to find Road in Meriwether Información de conocimiento pública out who’d taken his County and have care- La ciudad de LaGrange, Georgia opera un sistema de cows, she told him it was fully renovated and The City of LaGrange, Georgia operates a Landfill Turner. Wallace told Lan- restored it with the assis- gas de vertedero, que quita gas metano de los caster he was going to tance of another of vertederos de basura y lo transporta a dos clientes Gas System, which removes methane gas from our kill Turner, and she Dorothy Dunlap’s family industriales para uso en su equipo. Este sistema landfill and transports it to two industrial customers warned him not to. members. Don Dunlap is Robinson also remem- Dorothy’s second cousin; ahorra costos de combustibles para los clientes y for use in their equipment. This system saves fuel bers anothe r detail. his grandfather, Lee Liv- también elimina este gas de efecto invernadero de los cost for the customers while also removing this “My mom told me she ingston Dunlap, and her vertederos de basura. La línea de gas que transporta used to drive Daddy over father, Joe Dunlap, are greenhouse gas from the landfill. The pipeline which to the trial in Newnan brothers. este gas del vertedero para usuario final se encuentra transports the gas from the landfill to the end user is each day so he could A grove of chestnut a lo largo de la carretera. Es importante que sepa located along the roadway. We think it is important study as he went,” she trees beside the house como este gas huele en caso de una pérdida, ya que said. now shines as they’ve for you to know what this gas smells like in case a cleared the brambles that tiene un olor ligeramente diferente de gas natural que leak develops, since it has a slightly different odor kept it from full glory. probablemente con cual ya está familiarizado. Si Harriet Edge from Natural Gas that you are probably already Sheriff Lamar Potts’ They enjoy the enclosed alguna vez ha seguido un camión de basura, daughter, Harriet Potts front porch, with its familiar with. 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All rights reserved. have any questions please call 706-883-2130. 441237 alguna pregunta, por favor llame 706-883-2130. 441953 441955 8 - Weekend Sept. 17-18, 2011 State LaGrange Daily News I Digest Nearly 60 kids Teen faces 21 charges left in vehicles DALLAS (AP) – A teenager was facing 21 in past five years charges after sheriff’s ATLANTA (AP) – Geor- said Department of Early officials said he led a gia daycare workers left Care and Learning Com- deputy on a rush-hour children in vehicles 57 missioner Bobby Cagle. chase that reached times over the last five “What that says to me is speeds of up to 110 mph years, an analysis of state that there’s too many of before crashing. records found. them, first and foremost.” Paulding County sher- Citing records obtained But, Cagle added, the 57 iff’s officials said the 17- from the state Department violations represent only year-old boy was booked of Early Care and Learn- a fraction of the 6,686 into the county jail on ing, The Atlanta Journal- child care providers charges that include flee- Constitution and WSB-TV throughout Georgia. ing and eluding. also report that child care “I think it’s a pretty clear About 8 a.m. Thursday, advocates are alarmed at indicator that we need the teen in his white Ford the situation. Some also stronger and more effec- Mustang pulled up question whether enough tive systems for child care behind a deputy’s car is being done to keep chil- centers in checking kids playing what sheriff’s dren safe. into transportation and Athens Banner-Herald officials considered Jazmin Green, 2, died out of transportation,” said “excessively loud music.” From left, Jodie Seila, Madeline Hawley and Shirley Erickson entered their June 20 after being left in Pat Willis, executive direc- After an officer quilt, called ‘Sure! It Will Fit,’ into the American Quilters Society Quilt Show a van outside a daycare tor of the advocacy group requested his driver’s and Contest. center in Jonesboro, Voices for Georgia’s Chil- license, the car sped authorities said. The state dren. away. Deputies said a this summer also investi- Leaving a child in a chase ensued until the gated a daycare center in vehicle on a warm day can car hit a driveway, flying Quilters enter Warner Robins, where a 3- quickly turn deadly, par- through the air and year-old boy died after ticularly in Southern crash-landing, leaving being left in a parked car states which have far pieces scattered on a July 31. more deaths than any homeowner’s lawn. national contest “From my perspective, other part of the nation, one instance is too many,” authorities said. ATHENS (MCT) – background on a larger basis to create individual Two killed Three Athens-area fabric piece of fabric, they fiber pieces, kick around artists have collaborated began attaching the other creative ideas and some- Jury denies claim close together on a whimsical wall quilt images to create the big- times work on a collabo- SAVANNAH (AP) – that has sewn up a spot in ger picture, Hawley said. rative piece such as Police found two men a national competition “Our quilt is hand- “Sure! It Will Fit,” Seila of discrimination dead within three blocks that will be held in Iowa painted and constructed said. ATLANTA (AP) – A fed- August 2006 after they of each other in west at the end of the month. using various techniques, They also all are mem- eral jury on Friday found refused to give up their Savannah. Shirley Erickson, including raw edge bers of Fiber Frenzy, a that an upscale Atlanta seats to two white The bodies were found Madeline Hawley and applique, three-dimen- small art group, and both restaurant did not violate women. Friday morning. Police Jodie Seila spent about sional embellishments, Cotton Patch Quilters and the civil rights of an ex- Defense lawyer Ernest were treating both deaths four to five months creat- and is machine quilted,” Fiber Frenzy meet NBA All Star and a friend Greer said the establish- as homicides. ing their eye-catching she said. monthly at the Lyndon who claimed they were ment was following a Neighbors said they “Sure! It Will Fit” quilt All three women are House. expelled from the bar longstanding policy root- heard gunshots and that will compete with members of the Cotton Hawley has enjoyed because they were black. ed in Southern hospitality, called police to an apart- 230 other entries in the Patch Quilters guild in working with Erickson A panel of nine white in which men routinely ment house about 4:15 juried semifinals of the Athens, and they entered and Seila on the quilt and members and three black give up their seats for a.m. Officers found a 2011 American Quilters “Sure! It Will Fit” in a Cot- is looking forward to the deliberated just 15 min- women when the bar man believed to be in his Society Quilt Show and ton Patch Quilters’ show trip to Des Moines with utes before deciding that becomes crowded. late teens dead in the Contest, Sept. 28 through in March, winning second them, she said. Joe Barry Carroll and It was Carroll and house, with drugs near Oct. 1. place in the art category. “The quilt has been fun Joseph Shaw were not Shaw who injected race his body. The women’s 30-by-40- Their success prompt- from the first brush subject to racial discrim- into the exchange, he Shortly after finding inch wall quilt depicts the ed them to submit a strokes we took when we ination. Their attorney said. the body, police were three friends in their photo of the quilt to the began painting, and now Jeffrey Bramlett had been “This incident didn’t called to a second body younger years as they are American Quilters Socie- we are taking a fun trip to seeking at least $3 million happen because they in damages for the humil- were black,” Greer said. in the lane behind 38th loading a miniature red ty for the national show. see it hanging in a major Volkswagen for a road Erickson has been quilt- show,” Hawley said. “I iation and embarrass- “This incident happened Street. Police said a man trip to a quilting show, ing “seriously” for more don’t know if we dare to ment he claims his clients because Mr. Carroll and in his early 20s was Seila said. than four decades, but visually project seeing a suffered when a security Mr. Shaw wanted to be found dead there. “We look younger, and this is the first time she’s ribbon on it when we guard escorted them from treated better than any- I’m much thinner,” entered the national arrive.” the Tavern at Phipps in one else that evening.” Body found on cracked Seila. “There are show, she said. three tall ladies packing “Oh, gosh, I’m honored entrance ramp to go on a trip in a little, to have been chosen and SUWANEE (AP) – bitty car, and quilters take very excited,” Erickson Police are investigating every single thing they’ve said. “All three of us are the death of a woman got – sewing machine, going to go and stand in whose body was found on fabric, thread.” front of our quilt. People an Interstate 85 entrance The humorous scene from all over the world ramp after a motorist felt and the quality of the attend. We feel very as if they had hit some- work on the quilt helped blessed.” thing and pulled over to the friends earn a spot in The Des Moines quilt find the body. the juried show, Seila show offers awards The driver wasn’t sure said. totalling $44,250, with whether the victim was Before starting any each category offering already on the ground stitching, the three $1,500 for first place, when she was struck. women first used fabric $1,000 for second place Police said the cause of paint to make the individ- and $750 for third place, her death is not clear. ual pieces – a house, Seila said. In addition, the The body was found trees, porch, car, drive- show includes a Best of Friday morning on the way, the women them- Show prize of $10,000 entrance ramp from selves, etc. – on cotton and a Best Wall Quilt Georgia Highway 20 fabric and cut out each award of $3,000. onto the southbound element. Erickson, Hawley and DISH Network delivers more lanes of I-85. After they painted the Seila meet on a monthly of what you want for less than you’d expect.

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(AP) – An Air Force base was rattled Friday after a percent in 2010 report of a man with a WASHINGTON (AP) – clear that the decline in gun prompted panic and The number of violent violent crime is part of a accounts that someone crimes fell by a surprising long-term trend that had been shot at the 12 percent in the United began in 1993. sprawling facility on the States last year, a far big- From 1993 through edge of Tucson. ger drop than the nation 2010, the rate of violent Traffic into and out of has been averaging since crime has declined by a the base was limited 2001, the Justice Depart- whopping 70 percent: because of an unspeci- ment said. from 49.9 violent crimes fied security situation, The Bureau of Justice per 1,000 persons age 12 but no one was shot or Statistics reported there or older to only 14.9 per hurt, according to the were 3.8 million violent 1,000 in 2010. public affairs office at crimes last year, down Half of this decline Davis-Monthan Air Force from 4.3 million in 2009. came between 1993 and Base. Experts aren’t sure why. 2001. Between 2001 and The scare apparently The expectation had been 2009, violent crime was prompted by reports that crime would increase declined at a more mod- of someone with some- in a weak economy with est annual average of 4 thing that looked like a high unemployment like percent, but that rate weapon, said Tech Sgt. that seen in 2010. decline jumped to 13 per- Russ Martin. The reports Dr. Mehmet Oz is under fire from the FDA and others for sounding what The reality is that cent in 2010. had not been confirmed they said is a false alarm about the dangers of apple juice. “we’re surprised to find From 2001 through as of Friday evening, how much it declines,” 2010, the rate of property Martin said. Professor Alfred Blum- crime fell by 28 percent. Expert accused of false stein of Carnegie Mellon The rate for violent University’s Heinz School crime is based on the Cuts to postal said Friday. number per thousand alarm about apple juice The big drop dwarfs the population. The rate for centers eyed The Associated Press cides – can be toxic and to be inorganic, justifying 3 percent yearly decline in property crime is based LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Arsenic in apple juice! may pose a cancer risk if the strict limit. In con- violent crimes the nation on the number per thou- – Processing centers in Fed to babies! And it consumed at high levels trast, organic arsenic is averaged from 2001 sand households. Kentucky and Tennessee probably came from or over a long period. the form usually found in through 2009. Blumstein added that could be shut down and China! Television’s Dr. “The Dr. Oz Show” did food and juices. Tests More than 80 percent of “the victimization survey hundreds of local jobs Mehmet Oz is under fire not break down the type over the last 20 years the decline in violent is basically confirming” lost as the U.S. Postal from the FDA and others when it tested several show apple juice typical- crime was attributed to a the FBI’s preliminary fig- Service looks for ways to for sounding what they dozen juice samples for ly has fewer than 10 parts plunge in simple assaults, ures from last May on cut costs and restore its said is a false alarm about total arsenic. As a result, per billion total arsenic. by 15 percent. Those crimes reported to police fiscal health. the dangers of apple the FDA said the results The mercurial Oz is a assaults accounted for during 2010. That early, The facilities in Lex- juice. are misleading. heart surgeon at Colum- nearly two-thirds of all incomplete FBI data ington, Ky., and Chat- Oz, one of TV’s most Furthermore, the bia University and heads violent crimes in 2010. showed reported crime tanooga, Tenn., are p o p u l a r agency’s own tests found an alternative medicine The combined total of fell across the board last among 250 centers m e d i c a l far lower total arsenic lev- program at New York property crimes and vio- year, extending a multi- nationwide being studied e x p e r t s , els from one of the same Presbyterian Hospital. He lent crimes was down 6.6 year downward trend as the Postal Service said on his juice batches the Oz show was a regular on Oprah percent last year, from 20 with a 5.5 percent drop in looks for ways to save Fox show tested – 2 to 6 parts per Winfrey’s show for many million to 18.7 million. the number of violent money. We d n e s - billion of arsenic versus years before getting his The numbers come crimes in 2010 and a 2.8 In Lexington, 184 jobs day that the 36 that Oz’s show had own program two years from the National Crime percent decline in the would be eliminated, testing by claimed. ago. Victimization Survey, number of property with services moved to a New Jer- Tests of the same batch This is the first week of which gathers informa- crimes. The FBI’s final fig- Louisville or Knoxville, tion on nonfatal crimes ures for last year will be sey lab had conducted by two differ- a new TV season, the first Tenn. In Chattanooga, Oz against people aged 12 or released Monday. f o u n d ent food testing labs for in two decades without closure would mean 223 older by questioning a The victimization sur- what he suggested were the juice’s maker, Nestle Winfrey dominating the jobs lost and work shift- nationally representative vey figures are considered troubling levels of arsenic USA, which sells Juicy talk show scene. ed to Duluth, Ga. sample of U.S. house- the government’s most in many brands of juice. Juice under the Gerber Tim Sullivan, a holds. reliable crime statistics, The Food and Drug brand, also found levels spokesman for Oz’s show, Turning to rates of because they count Administration said its consistent with the FDA said in an interview: “We McCartney to crime per thousand resi- crimes that are reported own tests show no such results. don’t think the show is dents, which takes into to the police as well as wed in London thing, even on one of the In a letter published on irresponsible. We think the Oz show’s website, the public has a right to account population those which go unreport- LONDON (AP) – Paul same juice batches Oz growth over time, it’s ed. McCartney is set to tie cited. Nestle said it told the pro- know what’s in their the knot at the venue “There is no evidence gram’s producer in foods.” where he first married of any public health risk advance that the method Sullivan said Oz does more than 40 years ago. from drinking these the show’s lab used was not agree that organic Officials said Friday juices. And FDA has been intended for testing waste arsenic is as safe as Circulation Customer Service that the former Beatle testing them for years,” water, not fruit juice, and authorities believe. The Call our 706-884-7311 Ext. 210 - or- and fiancee Nancy Shev- the agency said in a state- “therefore their results show will do further tests Use our Web Site 24 hours a day: ell have posted a notice ment. would be unreliable at to distinguish organic of intention to marry at The flap escalated best.” from inorganic arsenic in www.lagrangenews.com London’s Marylebone Thursday, when Oz’s for- The FDA also sent a let- juice samples, he said. Town Hall. mer medical school class- ter in advance to the “The position of the • To subscribe The notice was posted mate Dr. Richard Besser show and threatened to show is that the total • To report a missed paper Wednesday, meaning the lambasted him on ABC’s post its findings and the arsenic needs to be • To make a payment couple could marry any- “Good Morning America” letters online if the pro- lower,” he said. “We did time after September 30. show for what Besser gram proceeded. the tests. We stand by the • To request a vacation stop They have a year to hold called an “extremely irre- Oz went ahead. results and we think the • To report a delivery problem the ceremony. sponsible” report that was “American apple juice is standards should be dif- The document lists the akin to “yelling ‘Fire!’ in made from apple concen- ferent.” • To inquire about your bill musician under his full a movie theater.” trate, 60 percent of which In an interview with name, James Paul Besser was acting head is imported from China,” The Associated Press on Complaints - Missed Papers McCartney, and describes of the Centers for Disease the website version of his Thursday, even Oz said Paper Delivery Monday- Friday by 5:00 PM him as a “business exec- Control and Prevention report says. “Other coun- he wouldn’t hesitate to Weekend (Saturday 7:00 AM) Regular office utive.” before joining ABC news tries may use pesticides keep giving his four chil- hours Monday - Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM as health and medical edi- that contain arsenic, a dren apple juice. Elsewhere tor several years ago. heavy metal known to “There’s no question in Please call all home delivery complaints and I The Palestinian pres- Arsenic is naturally cause cancer.” my mind folks can con- ident said Friday he present in water, air, food The show tested three tinue drinking apple juice. concerns with our Customer Service Representative, would ask the U.N. Secu- and soil in two forms – dozen samples from five … There have been no call 706-884-7311 Ext. 210. We will dispatch to your rity Council next week to organic and inorganic. brands, and Oz claimed cases at all of kids being endorse his people’s According to the FDA, that 10 had more arsenic harmed by elevated levels carrier information daily, during service hours. 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Troup High class of 1971 holds reunion Members of the 1971 class of Troup High and Ethel W. Kight schools held their 40th reunion at Best Western Lafayette Garden Inn with a hospitality event Aug. 5 and a banquet Aug 6., followed by a service at Friendship Baptist Church on Aug. 7. Speakers were retired edu- cator the Rev. thurmond D. Brown and city coun- cilman the Rev. Willie T. Edmondson. The cel- ebration centered on integration and transition. Members of the class of 1971 attending were, from left, Jone Debnam III, Janice Talley, Car- olyn Hill Harrison, Selena Flowers Andrews, Linda McDaniel Wilkerson, Carol Cofield Leslie, George Reed; back row, Donald Heard, Linda Gilliam McMillon, R.L. Ward, Shirley Gilliam, Yvonne Cutwright Home, William Boze Jr., Machella Hill Moore, Dale Clark Tucker, Melody Morris Wilkerson, Jennie Gilbert Davenport and Novice Allen. Also attending were members of the classes of 1968, 70, ‘72 and ‘74, and teach- ers Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Greene, Ellis A. Spence, Marjorie Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Avant, Margarette Julian, JoAnn Griffin, Willie H. Lee and Rudene Woodyard.

Church holds its annual Baptist Church at 2451 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Trinity of the Visual Artists Prints” is on display at CALENDAR FROM 3 picnic and men’s and West Point Road marks on the Hill United Alliance of LaGrange. LaGrange Art Museum at and Latino rhythms. It is women’s day at 3 p.m. on the second anniversary of Methodist Church at 101 “Rhythm & Roots: 112 Lafayette Parkway held in conjunction with the church grounds. its pastor, the Rev. L.W. N. Davis Road. Admis- Southern Music Tradi- through Oct. 15. the “Rhythm & Roots: The ushers of Antioch Booker Sr., and his wife, sion is free. tions,” a traveling exhibit Southern Music Tradi- Missionary Baptist Cheryl Booker, at 2 p.m. dedicated to the music Listings for ‘In our com- tions” exhibit on display Church at 129 Sunset St. Speaker is Pastor Nowert Exhibits and musicians of the munity’ are printed for through Oct. 1. in Lagrange sponsor a Hills of Rehobeth Mis- South, is on display events happening in the An opening reception musical at 6 p.m. All sionary Baptist Church in through Oct. 1 at Legacy next eight-day period, for a student exhibition is choirs, praise teams, Valley, Ala. Dinner will be Ongoing Museum on Main at 136 space permitting. To sub- at 3 p.m. at 809 Gallery of soloists and gospel served. An exhibit titled “Fac- Main St. in LaGrange. mit an item, email it to Art at 809 Hill St. in groups may participate. Mount Zion Baptist ing the Elements: Earth, Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. dbaker@lagrange LaGrange. The exhibit is The Rev. Leroy Shephard Church marks its choir’s Wind, Fire and Water” is weekdays and 10 a.m. to news.com, fax it to (706) on display through Oct. (706) 885-2021; Katie Lue anniversary at 2:30 p.m. on display at LaGrange 4 p.m. Saturdays. Admis- 884-8712 or drop it by our 29. Milton (706) 883-6361 Speaker is Rev. Gary Fan- Art Museum at 112 sion is free. office at 105 Ashton St. New Solomon Grove nin. Lafayette Parkway fea- “Francoise Gilot: A Ret- For more information, call Baptist Church in Pine Canaan Baptist Church turing works of members rospective of Original (706) 884-7311, Ext. 234. Meetings Mountain marks the at 5930 Mooty Bridge anniversary of its youth Road marks its 144th Monday choir at 7 p.m. All choirs anniversary at 2:30 p.m. The Troup County praise teams, dance Speaker is the Rev. J.W. 450524 Democratic Party com- teams, soloists and gospel Ware of Welcome Baptist mittee meets from 6 to 8 groups may participate. Church. p.m. at the William Grig- LaTonya Beasley, (706) McGhee Chapel A.M.E. gs Recreation Center 584-4936; Ratessa Smith, Church holds its annual I-85I 85 EXITXIT 77 VALLEYALLEY, ALA LaGrange. (770) 687-6133 musical at 3 p.m. featur- Troup County Associa- ing Burks Chapel United Luxury AAppartment Living MEETSEETS Smallll TToown Charrmm tion of Beekeepers meets Sunday Methodist Church and at 7 p.m. at the Ag Build- Confidence Missionary God’s Grace dance MinutesMinutes fromffrrom ing on Hamilton Road. Baptist Church at 705 group. Bill Owens, the highest- Colquitt St. in LaGrange CALL TODAY FOR SPECIALS! rated certified beekeeper marks the fifth anniver- Monday-Wednesday CrestCrest CClublub 3334.756.840034.756.8400 Ver Verandasandas 3334.756.600134.756.6001 VistasVistas 334.756.6000334.756.6000 in Georgia with the certi- sary of Pastor Michael Warren Temple United fication of Master Crafts- Jackson and his wife, Methodist Church holds man Beekeeper, will pres- Brenda Jackson. Speak- revival services at 7:30 ent a program of facts ers are Minister Connie p.m. Speakers the Rev. about Africanize Honey- Neal of Leverette Hill Yolanda Colton of White bees and beekeeping. Baptist Church in Warm Plains United Methodist Meetings are open to any- Springs at 10:30 a.m. and Church Monday, the Rev. one interested in bee- the Rev. Jonathan Carter Jario Gay of Louise Unit- keeping. UGA Coopera- of Siloam Church Inter- ed Methodist Church on tive Extension, (706) 883- national in Atlanta at 3 Tuesday and the Rev. 1675 or Terry (706) 882- p.m. L.M. Spear of Pleasant 2493 Mount Beulah Baptist Hill United Methodist Boy Scout Troop 10 Church observes family Church in Villa Rica on meets at 7 p.m. in the and friends day at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Troup County Sportsman Speaker is Tony Avery. Building on Roanoke Warren Temple United Monday-Friday Road. Methodist Church A ‘Women on Fire” observes homecoming. revival is at 7 p.m. at Anti- Tuesday Speakers are the Rev. och Baptist Church at 129 The Troup County Sherry Austin at 11 a.m. Sunset St. in LaGrange. Commission meets at 8 and the Rev. Byron Speaker are Minister a.m. in the first-floor com- Thomas of Central Unit- Gladys Bradfield of State mission meeting room in ed Methodist Church at Line Baptist Church on the Government Center 2:30 p.m. Monday, Apostle at 100 Ridley Ave. Springfield Baptist Josephine Snell of Word Salvation Army Home Church at 707 Ringer St. Of Wisdom Ministry on League meets at noon at in LaGrange marks its Tuesday, Minister Patricia 806 Murphy Ave. 66th anniversary at 11 McFarlin of Applying the The Troup County a.m. Speaker is the Rev. Word Ministry on Republican Party meets Willie “Bud” Cameron of Wednesday, Pastor Annie at 7 p.m. at the LaGrange McMinnville, Tenn. Copeland of Glory to Memorial Library meet- Creekside Baptist Glory Outreach Ministry ing room. Speaker is Church at 1589 Stovall on Thursday and Apostle Kevin Harris from the Road in LaGrange holds Chastity Curry of God Of state GOP headquarters a spaghetti lunch after Another Chance Min- in Atlanta. He will pro- morning services. Dona- istries on Friday. vide training strategy and tions will be taken, and tips for the November all proceeds will go to the Friday 2012 elections. Bill choir for new material. Children’s movie night Gilmore, (706) 594-5542 True Love Missionary for ages 4 through 12 is The LaGrange Shuf- flers meet at the Active Life center at 140 Ragland St. for regular square dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (706) 812- 8840 Wednesday The Round Table meets at 4 p.m at the residence of Sybil Allen with Cindy Green as hostess. Allen will review “Every Day By the Sun” By Dean Faulkn- er Wells. Thursday Rehearsals for the LaGrange Civic Chorale are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Troup High School chorus room. choralsoci- [email protected], (706) 882-2734 The LaGrange New- comers Club will have a coffee at 7 p.m. (706) 884- 2031 Churches Saturday Solomon Grove Baptist LaGrange Daily News www.lagrangenews.com Today ON football Maryville at LaGrange College, 1 1B - Weekend, Sept. 17-18, 2011 SportsTAP p.m. LaGrangefallstoCarverinDome By Robert Griffin of six games in the American ties.” The Grangers would get down. Sports Writer Football Classic. The focus for the Grangers their lone score of the night The Grangers added a two ATLANTA – Playing in the “We never chained anything now turns to region play next late in the fourth quarter fol- point conversion when Gid- Georgia Dome for the first together offensively,” La- week when they host Shaw. lowing a Carver fumble. dens hit Javon Cameron in the time since the state semifinals Grange head coach Donnie The Grangers couldn’t seem Sophomore quarterback corner of the end zone, and it in 2005, the LaGrange Branch said. “We played good to stop Carver running back Zach Giddens hit tight end was a 19-8 game with a little Grangers were unable to keep in some spurts but could not Marquez Holloway, who had John Curry for a 10-yard gain. more than two minutes re- pace with the powerful Carver get a good drive going. I mean nearly 160 yards on the Giddens then faked out the maining. Tigers on the way to a 26-7 it was 7-0 at halftime and we ground and accounted for two Carver defense, rushing to the loss Friday night in the second had two scoring opportuni- of the Tigers’ scores. right side for a 5-yard touch- SEE LAGRANGE, PAGE 2B I I Callaway College football: Maryville College Scots at LaGrange College Panthers, today, 1 p.m. Cavs onthe board By Kevin Eckleberry Sports Editor Welcome to the win- ner’s circle Callaway. After dropping two tough games to Carver and Lovett to begin the season, the Cavaliers picked up their first win of the season Friday night. James Newson had two touchdown runs, and Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News Ricky Parks and Ricktez Quarterback Ed Russ (16) and the LaGrange College offense will look to get on track today against Maryville. Parks also had scoring runs as the Cavaliers beat homestanding Har- alson County 27-13 in Tallapoosa. Callaway now turns its Resuming a rivalry attention to the start of Region 5-AA play with next week’s game at Manchester. On Friday, Callaway Familiar took charge early. Less than one minute into the game after a foessetto Haralson turnover, New- son scored on a 5-yard run, and Tavin Thomp- son’s extra point made it faceoff a 7-0 game. By Kevin Eckleberry Just a few minutes Sports Editor later the Cavaliers scored again, this time on a Will this be the day? Ricky Parks scoring run, After opening the season and Thompson’s kick put with back-to-back losses, the Haralson in an early 14-0 LaGrange College Panthers return to the friendly confines of Callaway Stadium today to SEE CALLAWAY, PAGE 2B take on a familiar opponent, the Maryville Scots. I Since the Panthers first Troup began playing in 2006, they’ve faced the Scots every season, and they’ve beaten them once in 2008. Indians If the Panthers can get a sec- ond win over the Scots today, they’ll get to celebrate that elu- stump sive first win. “It’s become a nice little ri- Defensive coordinator Tony Kunczewski spurs his players on during the season opener against Tigers Birmingham Southern. The defense has played well the first two weeks. SEE PANTHERS, PAGE 2B

By Kevin Eckleberry Sports Editor He’srightathome The Troup Tigers ran into a buzzsaw Friday By Kevin Eckleberry Harbor, Fla. night. Sports Editor Cochran settled in nicely and had After opening the sea- It’s not that Anthony Cochran a strong season, tying for third on son with three impres- didn’t feel at home a the team with 48 tackles, and he’s sive wins, the Tigers year ago. off to a fast start this year with 11 were hoping to make it He did. tackles in two games, placing him four in a row with a vic- After transferring second on the team. tory at East Coweta. from West Georgia to Cochran said he has a comfort Instead, the Tigers LaGrange College, he level that he didn’t have a year ago. were unable to overcome was warmly wel- “I’m a lot more comfortable. It’s a costly penalties, critical comed into the fold lot more fun,” Cochran said. “Last turnovers and a talented, by his new team- year, it took me a few weeks just to get to know the schedule. Now, it’s veteran East Coweta mates in 2010. Cochran team. Learning a new second nature. Everything is so It was scoreless after system, though, proved to be a chal- much easier.” LaGrange College safety Anthony Cochran makes a lenge for Cochran, a 5-foot-9, 185- pound junior safety from Palm SEE TROUP, PAGE 2B play during the Birmingham Southern game. SEE COCHRAN, PAGE 2B I I Lafayette Christian School Running Toughnight Grangers hostmeet From staff reports forCougars Runners from Call- By Kevin Eckleberry and Evangel continued to away, LaGrange and Sports Editor pull away in the second Troup will put on their It wasn’t the homecom- half. running shoes this morn- ing the Lafayette Chris- The Cougars fell to 3-2, ing. tian School Cougars were but on the bright side, nei- The LaGrange Invita- hoping for. ther one of their losses tional hosted by La- Facing a strong Evangel came against a region op- Grange High will be held Christian School team out ponent. this morning at the Har- of Montgomery, Ala., the The Cougars remain 2-0 ris Baseball Complex. Cougars ended up on the in region play. The 3.1-mile course wrong end of a 54-0 deci- “We just have to try to will take the runners sion in an eight-man foot- keep getting better, keep through two loops on a ball game at the improving,” Lafayette Sherri Brown / Daily News grassy course that will in- Whitesville Road stadium. Lafayette Christian School tight end Jeff Hutcheson looks for running clude the perimeter of It was 35-0 at the half, SEE COUGARS, PAGE 2B room after making a catch. SEE RUNNING, PAGE 2B LaGrange Daily News 2B - Weekend, Sept. 17-18, 2011 Sports

COCHRAN FROM 1B TROUP FROM 1B

LaGrange College Braves’ the first quarter, but the head coach Todd Indians dominated the Mooney said that from action from there to take Day 1, Cochran has been a 33-0 victory. a guy willing to do what- slide The Tigers wrapped up ever it takes to make the non-region portion of himself a better football their schedule with a 3-1 player. record, and they’ll kick “When you watch him rollson off Region 6-AAA play on practice, or you watch Thursday at Shaw. him in a game and you ATLANTA (AP) – David Wright “We just have to go watch him play, the first drove in five runs with two back to the drawing thing that comes to your homers and the New York Mets, board and see what we mind is how passionate responding to criticism from their have to do to regroup for he is,” Mooney said. “He manager, beat Derek Lowe and next week,” Troup head plays with unbelievable the Braves 12-2 on Friday night. coach Charles Flowers intensity.” Atlanta leads St. Louis by only said. “We have a lot of Cochran said he trans- 3 ½ games in the NL wild-card mistakes to clean up.” ferred from West Georgia race with 11 games remaining in Atlanta shortstop Alex Gonzalez dives for a groundball during Fri- After notching a safety in part because he knew the regular season. The Cardinals day’s loss to the Mets. With the loss, the Braves’ wildcard lead fell to go up 2-0, the Indians he’d have a better chance gained ground by beating the to 3.5 games over the Cardinals. scored the game’s first to play a lot at LaGrange Phillies. York on Aug. 26. two-run homer to Wright and a offensiv e points when College, but mostly he The Mets matched their season Lowe (9-15) gave up nine hits two-run single to Ruben Tejada in they caught a break early was drawn by the high with 20 hits in ending a six- and six runs in only 2 1-3 innings the first inning. He left after giv- in the second quarter. school’s academic stand- game losing streak. while losing his third straight ing up Jose Thole's two-run sin- The Indians fumbled ings. Chris Capuano (11-12) gave up start. gle for New York's fourth hit of the ball at the Troup 1- Cochran, who is major- two runs on six hits in fiv ein- Lowe had his shortest outing the third inning. yard line on a run play, ing in biology, wants to nings to earn his second win in since also lasting 2 1-3 innings on Rookie Julio Teheran gave up but they recovered it in become a physical thera- three weeks against the Braves. June 14, 2009, at Baltimore. His Wright’s three-run homer and the end zone for the pist one day. He pitched a two-hit shutout in a ERA rose to 4.94. Nick Evans' run-scoring single in score, and the extra point “(Academics are) the 6-0 win over the Braves in New The right-hander gave up a the fourth. made it 9-0. main reason, but fo-ot A 1-yard run later in ball’s good too,” he said. went 59 yards in just the quarter and the ensu- “And I came from a small ing extra point put the In- LAGRANGE FROM 1B four plays on a third- high school. West Geor- dians up 16-0. gia is bigger. I just really quarter touchdown drive that was capped by a 29- The Tigers had a like small schools. You After an onside kick chance to put some get a chance to know the attempt failed, Carver yard run from Holloway, and Carver led 13-0. points on the board in the professors.” scored a final touch- waning moments of the On the field, Cochran down with five seconds Carver extended the lead to 19-0 when Arti- half. is right at home. left. Quarterback Eric He was a two-way Carver scored the lone mas Samuel caught a short touchdown pass Bridges completed a 55- player in high school, but touchdown in the first yard pass to Ricky Fra- from quarterback Ter- he likes being a safety, half with a 12-play, 93- zier to put the ball deep rance McGee. partly because he enjoys yard drive that ended in East Coweta territory, After LaGrange’s being on the delivering with Holloway scoring but the Tigers went back- end of the hits. touchdown, Carver’s on a 20-yard run. Robert Griffin / Daily News ward from there, and the “In high school, I The LaGrange defense Brandon Thomas threat ended when played running back too, didn’t give up much out- The LaGrange Grangers get ready to take the capped the scoring with field for Friday’s game against Carver. Bridges was sacked on but I’ve always loved side of that scoring a 34-yard run. fourth down. safety,” he said. “It’s my drive. ing football team. We haven’t. We just have to Quarterback Quinton East Coweta got a 27- favorite position.” “Our defense was just didn’t play well. get back to work and fix Jackson led the La- yard field goal early in Cochran’s role is obvi- fighting their guts out,” There have been mo- those things.” Grange offense, com- the third quarter after ously di fferent this sea- Branch said. “Honestly, ments where we played Clinging to a 7-0 lead pleting 7-of-12 passes getting the ball on an in- son. Carver has an outstand- well, and others we at the half, the Tigers for 103 yards. terception, and it was 19- Last year, he was one 0. of the new guys. utes left in the half, and Callaway out, Callaway got the ball near The score remained Now he’s a veteran, CALLAWAY FROM 1B was up 20-7. midfield, and Newson ripped off a 19-0 until the Indians but he remembers what scored a touchdown with hole. The Cavaliers moved to the 40-yard run before scoring on a it was like to be new to 7:27 left in the game, and The Cavaliers extended their Rebels’ 22-yard line late in the 10-yard run. the system, and he’s East Coweta’s second- done what he can to help lead early in the second quarter, half, but a Thompson field-goal Thompson’s extra point gave with Ricktez Parks scoring on a attempt was blocked, and Call- Callaway a 27-7 lead. team offense added an- the newcomers. other touchdown with 22 “I can help the fresh- 25-yard scoring run. away held a 13-point cushion at Haralson scored another touch- The extra point was unsuccess- the half. down to get within14, but Call- seconds remaining to cap men,” he said. “They the scoring. have a lot of questions. ful, and Callaway was up 20-0 Callaway didn’t need much time away’s defense stood firm, and That’s how I was last with 9:13 left in the half. to add to its lead in the second the offense was able to put to- year. I felt like a fresh- Haralson scored on a fourth- half. gether a nice drive late in the COUGARS FROM 1B man again.” down play with less than two min- After Haralson went three-and- fourth quarter to seal it. Christian head coach Quarterbacks Michael May and Ed Russ ask. It’s been good.” PANTHERS FROM 1B Nick Nehring said. “We have combined to complete 15-of-41 passes As difficult as things have been for the still have a lot to play valry,” LaGrange College head coach Todd for 159 yards. Panthers, times have been just as tough for for.” Mooney said of the Maryville game. “It’s The turnovers and the quick possessions the Scots. Nehring scheduled one of our closer games as far as travel have put a lot of pressure on a defense that In Week 1, they gave up more than 500 some difficult non-region goes. Here in another year, this will be a has played awfully well, all things consid- yards while gaining barely 200 themselves games this season, and conference football game. This game, every ered. in the loss to Huntingdon. it’s unlikely the Cougars year, is a really physical battle. That’s what “We’ve had some tough things happen to Last week, the stats were basically the will face anyone else the it’s all about. You get two teams coming us in the first couple of weeks, and unfor- same in the loss to Tennessee Tech. caliber of Evangel in the into a game ready to play. It’s going to be a tunately those tough mistakes have (led) to Quarterback Tim Conner has done some regular season. lot of fun this weekend.” big points,” Mooney said. “That’s a part of nice things for the Scots, throwing for 154 “They had some very It’ll be really fun for one of the teams. what needs to change. Our guys know that. yards per game with a touchdown. good players,” Nehring For the other, the search for win No. 1 They haven’t changed their demeanor as Ryan Roach has a team-high 12 recep- said. “You try to play will go on. far as understanding that their focus needs tions for 157 yards. good teams to try to Like the Panthers, the Scots are 0-2 hav- to be greater each week on the small Travis Felder is the leading rusher with make yourself better.” ing lost to Huntingdon 35-7 and Tennessee things, because the smallest of things can 92 yards. make all the difference. I Junior running back Tech 56-7. TOP PLAYERS: LaGrange College has fallen to Birming- “It’s a game of inches. You hear it all the Aaron Duncan and P.G. Standard were the RUNNING FROM 1B ham Southern 28-7 and Millsaps 24-7. time. But it’s true.” LaGrange College players of the week for “I think both teams know they’re better Mooney has said since the first day of the Millsaps game. Duncan, the offensive practice he loves the attitude of the players, player of the week, scored the team’s lone the baseball fields and than the record shows right now,” Mooney the First Tee golf course. said. “I’m sure both teams will be looking and he senses in them an overwhelming touchdown and ran the ball 16 times. Dun- desire to improve in the areas they’ve been can has both of the Panthers’ touchdowns The action gets under to come out here and prove it.” way at 8:30 a.m. with a For the Panthers, the biggest problem deficient in. this season. Standard, a junior free safety, “This is a very hard-working bunch, all is the defensive player of the week. He had middle school race. has been an inability to get anything going The varsity girls race is on the offensive end. the way across the board from the veterans a tackle and a pass breakup. Sophomore all the way down to the freshmen guys,” corner back Chris Vernet is the special at 9 a.m., followed by the The Panthers are averaging just 173 varsity boys race at 9:45 yards per game, and they’re gaining less Mooney said. “They’ve really given us what teams player of the week with five tackles, we asked. Mistakes happen. There’s learn- including a touchdown-saving tackle. a.m. than three yards a play. The junior varsity girls Also, the Panthers have turned the ball ing that happens wit h the younger guys Freshmen D.D. McMilian and Scott about how to go about business at this Chewning were the scout team offensive and boys races will be at over eight times, including seven intercep- 10:15 a.m. tions. level, but they learn, and they do what we and defensive players of the week.

Friday’s scores from Georgia’sHighCharlton County school 41, Irwin County 28 7 foootball scoreboardMt. Pisgah Christian 35, Pinecrest 3 Sequoyah 44, Cass 10 high-school games: Chattahoochee 45, Creekview 21 Gilmer 24, Ridgeland 17 Norcross 35, Duluth 14 Sonoraville28,NorthMurray21,2OT Chestatee 27, Dawson County 22 Grady 31, Druid Hills 17 North Cobb 42, Kennesaw Mountain SouthAtlanta 35, Clarkston 0 Adairsville 25, East Hall 9 Clarke Central 34, Habersham Cen- Grayson 56, Berkmar 6 17 South Paulding 33, Villa Rica 0 Alexander 35, Lithia Springs 21 tral 20 Grovetown 34, Cross Creek 17 North Gwinnett 34, Collins Hill 10 Sprayberry 39, North Paulding 21 Allatoona 28, Dalton 21 Claxton 34,Toombs County 6 Heard County 14, Coosa 7 North Oconee 69, Rabun County 0 St. Pius X 60, North Springs 0 Alpharetta 33, Marietta 20 Columbia 54, McNair 0 Heritage School (Newnan) 41, Cen- Northeast-Macon25,GreeneCounty Statesboro 17, Liberty County 14 Appling County 26, Brantley County Cook 36, Crisp County 22 tral Fellowship 0 7 Stephens County 44, West Hall 14 13 Covenant 51, John Hancock 14 Hillgrove 40, South Cobb 0 Northside-Columbus48,Columbus7 Stockbridge 31, Spalding 7 Aquinas 35, Hancock Central 20 Crisp 22, Curtis Baptist 15 Hiram 17, Osborne 7 OconeeCounty27,WhiteCounty24 Tattnall Square 35, Mount Vernon Arden Christ School, N.C. 54, Rabun Cross Keys 26, North Cobb Christian Holy Innocents' 14, Wesleyan 0 Pacelli Catholic 47,Taylor County 6 14 Gap-Nachoochee 7 21 Jefferson 43, Hart County 29 Parkview 30, Shiloh 13 Thomas County Central 17, Cairo 14 AthensChristian27,BanksCounty21 Dade County 48,Armuchee 27 Johns Creek 28, Woodland Peach County 34, Central-Macon 0 Thomas Jefferson 53, Fullington 7 Beach 31, Jenkins 7 Darlington 28, Bremen 26 Cartersville 13 Peachtree Ridge 55, Meadow Creek Thomson45,WashingtonCounty38, Bethesda Day 27, Sherwood Chris- Deerfield-Windsor 27, Bulloch 6 Johnson County 14, Portal 0 6 2OT tian 0 Dodge County 13, Swainsboro 9 Jones County 21, Griffin 7 Pebblebrook 21, Harrison 14 Turner County 44,Telfair County 0 Bleckley County 28, East Laurens 26 Early County 21, Westover 19 Jonesboro 32, Forest Park 0 Pelham 55, Stewart Co. 14 Upson-Lee 17, Starr's Mill 7 Bowdon 54, Carroll Mount Zion 6 East Coweta 33,Troup County 0 King's Ridge 37, Fellowship Christian Perry 35, Veterans 14 Valdosta 24, Brunswick 6 Brooks County 21, Monroe 12 EastJackson21,JacksonCounty 12 School 25 Pike County 33, Crawford County 0 Walker 21, Gordon Lee 7 Brookstone 21, Chattahoochee East Paulding 34, Kell 0 LaFayette 51, Murray County 21 PrinceAvenueChristian28,Glascock Walton 45, Roswell 3 County 14 Eastside 10, Jackson 7 LamarCounty38,MorganCounty35 County 0 Warner Robins 16, Colquitt County 8 Brookwood 21,Archer 19 Elbert County 38, Oglethorpe County Laney 12, Jefferson County 9 Putnam County 34, Southwest Warren County 48, McCormick, S.C. Buford 49,Therrell 0 0 Lassiter 28, Milton 17 Macon 6 0 Butler 52, Harlem 2 EmanuelCountyInstitute30,Treutlen Lincoln County 43, Greenbrier 7 Redan 55, Lakeside-DeKalb 0 West Forsyth 28, Rockmart 6 Calhoun 41, Chattooga 0 0 Lovejoy 71, Morrow 0 RichmondAcademy35,Hephzibah3 Westside-Augusta 12, Glenn Hills 7 Callaway 27, Haralson County 13 Etowah 44, North Forsyth 0 Lowndes 31, Burke County 21 RichmondHill24,SouthEffingham10 Wheeler 45, Centennial 41 Camden County 55, Windsor Forest First Presbyterian Day 28, Strong Marion County 35, Hawkinsville 0 River Ridge 40, Model 14 Wheeler County 28, Jenkins County 13 Rock Christian 10 Marist 23, Southwest DeKalb 6 Riverwood 18, NorthAtlanta 0 6 Carrollton 35, Woodland Stockbridge Fitzgerald 49, Coffee 48 Mary Persons 36, Howard 0 Salem 14,Apalachee 7 Whitefield Academy 22, Southwest 3 Flowery Branch 49, Cedar Shoals 7 McEachern 55, Campbell 0 Savannah Christian Prep 41, Effing- Atlanta Christian 0 Cartersville 21, Ringgold 7 FranklinCounty27,Walnut Grove21 McIntosh CountyAcademy 35, Long ham County 17 Whitewater 14, Harris County 12 Catoosa Heritage 49, Pickens 34 Gainesville 55, North Hall 15 County 0 Schley County 39, Talbotton Central Wilcox County 37, Lanier County 7 Cedartown46,SoutheastWhitfield40 George Walton 45, Hebron Christian MonroeArea 23, Lumpkin County 2 32 Wilkinson County 24, Dougherty 6 Central-Carrollton 14, Pepperell 10 Academy 13 Mount Paran Christian 31,Trion 7 SeminoleCounty33,CalhounCounty Woodstock 17, Newnan 14 Chapel Hill 21, Douglas County 20 GeorgiaMilitarySchool38,Baconton Mountain View 9, Mill Creek 7 0 Worth County 22,Tift County 14 LaGrange Daily News Sports Weekend, Sept. 17-18, 2011 - 3B I NFL: Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, 8 p.m. (NBC) It’snewvs.oldinGeorgiaDome

Matt Ryan will try to lead the Atlanta Falcons past the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. improved,” Falcons defensive Matt Ryan vs. Michael Vick tackle Corey Peters said. “I I I think he’s a top-five quarter- Who: Matt Who: back passing the ball as well.” Ryan, quarter- Michael Vick, The Eagles gave a glimpse of back for the At- quarterback for their offensive potential against lanta Falcons I the Philadelphia St. Louis. Even though the re- Eagles Years in I vamped line had trouble pro- Four league:I Years in tecting Vick, and the running nine Career league:I game didn't get going until the Has com- stats: Career second half, Philadelphia still Former Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick returns to the pleted 61 of his Has stats: finished with a 100-yard Georgia Dome Sunday as the Eagles’ signal-caller. passes with 66 Ryan Vick completed 55 touchdowns percent of his passes with 95 rusher,a 100-yard receiver and and 35 interceptions while touchdowns and 58 intercep- a quarterback who accounted throwing for 221 yards per tions while throwing for 149 for nearly 300 yards. Ryan,Vickmeet game yards per game. Vick has The Falcons need much I more balance than they Ryan has led the also averaged 48 rushing Of note: showed against Chicago. Falcons to three straight win- yards a game I Falling behind early, they ning seasons and two playoff Vick spent six Of note: wound up throwing 47 times, inprimetime appearances seasons with the Falcons compared with only 14 rush- the Vick-led Falcons becom- said. “We made a lot of mis- ATLANTA (AP) – Matt Ryan 1990s after returning to At- ing attempts. ing the first visiting team ever takes we don’t normally is confident and self-assured, lanta in a visiting uniform – Michael Turner still rushed to win a playoff game at Lam- make. That’s something we not the least bit threatened by the Eagles quarterback for 100 yards on just 10 car- beau Field, or maybe it was have to address. We’ve got to the quarterback who came be- quickly shot down the idea. ries, but Atlanta prefers him that year they made it all the improve on the three fore him. “That’s not my house,” Vick to pile up the yards with far way to the NFC championship turnovers we had last week. Y et he knows how this said. “That’s Matt Ryan’s more handoffs. game. Most everyone remem- You certainly can’t do that works. When Michael Vick re- house. I’m just a visitor.” “We don’t want to throw the bers some improbable run –- against a good football team ball 47 times and have that turns to Atlanta for the first Ryan has every right to be the overtime touchdown in and expect to win.” type of discrepancy in terms time as Philadelphia’s starter, proud of his resume in At- Minnesota, perhaps? – or a The Falcons also struggled of the number of pass plays to there will be no escaping the lanta. He’s led the Falcons (0- throw no one else could've to wrap up tackles, letting a run plays,” Smith said. comparisons between No. 7 1) to three straight winning made. couple of short throws turn On the other hand, the Fal- and Matty Ice. seasons, something no other Fair enough. Those were into plays of more than 50 cons want to break more long Plenty of Falcons fans will quarterback – not even Vick – dazzling times. But this is yards. That's area of particular plays in the passing game. be wearing Vick’s old jersey pulled off. Heck, they'd never Ryan’s team now, and he’s concern against Eagles coach That’s why they dealt much of and cheering for the guy who even strung together two in a doing just fine. Andy Reid, who considers the their future to trade up in the played in Atlanta for a half- row before he arrived in 2008. “I’m going to get in his ear screen pass just another ele- draft for receiver Julio Jones. dozen thrilling seasons. If he The Falcons have gone to and I’m going t o tell him, ment of his running game. leads the Eagles (1-0) to an- the playoffs twice with Ryan ‘Don’t even listen to it, don’t “We had entirely too many While Ryan threw for 319 other victory Sunday night, at the helm, and they’re com- read about it. When they ask missed tackles,” Falcons coach yards, Atlanta’s offense failed some of those same fans will ing off a 13-3 season and NFC you a question, just say I’m Mike Smith said. “Fundamen- to reach the end zone (the undoubtedly be muttering South championship. The going to play ball,’ ” Falcons tally, tackling is something team’s only TD came on an in- that their team should’ve only thing he’s missing is a tight end Tony Gonzalez said. that you have to be proficient terception return). stuck with the guy who went postseason victory, and “But you know what? I don’t at and we were not very profi- The Falcons should be one to prison for nearly two years. there’s still plenty of time for even have to say that to Matt. cient in our tackling in the ball of the league’s more dynamic None of which is fair to that. What I know of Matt, he’s a game and that led to explosive offensive teams with Ryan, Ryan, of course. “He’s one of the young poised guy. He’s not going to plays. They had two 50-plus- Jones, Gonzalez, Turner and “I don’t worry about it,” he starters in this league, and let that creep into his mind. yard plays where the ball was top receiver Roddy White. insisted. “That’s the nature of he’s going to be one of the He's going to go out there play actually thrown behind the They sure didn’t show it the NFL right now. In the age great ones,” Vick said. “He like he always does and make line of scrimmage.” against the Bears. we’re in and the media-driven just has to keep working as he plays for us.” Now, the Atl anta defense “Last week was really, really sport we’re in, you’re going to continues to get better. I’m ex- Ryan certainly needs to has to deal with Vick, who bad,” White said. “When we answer those questions. It’s cited for him.” make more plays than he did wasn’t especially sharp in looked at the film, there was part of the deal.” But Vick still casts a long in the season opener. He was Philadelphia's opener but still so many things we did Even Vick gave a shout-out shadow in these parts. Love sacked five times and had two threw for 187 yards, ran for 98 wrong.” to the guy who filled his him or hate him, there’s no of Atlanta’s three turnovers in more and tossed a couple of Nothing that can’t be fixed, shoes. When someone asked doubt he made Atlanta a rele- an ugly 30-12 loss to the touchdown passes. according to Smith. if he planned to declare the vant NFL franchise. Chicago Bears. “He’s the best running quar- “We’re disappointed,” the Georgia Dome “my house” – Most everyone has their fa- “We did a number of un- terback ever to play the game, coach said, “but not discour- as Deion Sanders did in the vorite memory, whether it was characteristic things,” Ryan and his passing is very much aged.” I I Sprint Cup playoffs get under way Golf Chase begins Two JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – Kyle far this season, at Talladega, Busch heads the list of fa- where Hendrick Motorsports tiedat vorites to win the NASCAR teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. championship this season. pushed him to the victory. He’s followed by Kevin Har- More startling is the Talladega thetop vick and Carl Edwards, and win is his only victory in the Jeff Gordon ranks up there, last 35 races – one shy of a full LEMONT, Ill. (AP) – too. season. Coming off his best What about Jimmie John- Even though the lone victory round of the year, Justin son? You know, the guy who is the fewest amount of wins Rose figured it couldn't has won the last five titles? he's had at the start of any pre- get much better in the As usual, he seems to be vious Chase, it would be fool- BMW Championship. He overlooked. While the spotlight ish to read too much into the was good enough Friday focuses on all the drivers who numbers. for a 3-under 68 and a might end his reign, Johnson is “I don’t draw any conclu- share of lead with Mark quietly preparing for what he sions,” he said. “We’ve rolled in Wilson. hopes will be a sixth consecu- hot, we’ve rolled in cold and Jimmie Johnson has won five straight points titles. Rose felt flat at times, tive title. we’ve ended up with champi- especially early on the couldn’t keep pace in 2009. Trying to rattle Johnson is “I’m a realist,” he said Friday onships. I truly believe that back nine at Cog Hill on Then came Denny Hamlin, simply a waste of time. He at Chicagoland Speedway. these 10 races, it’s a clean a cool, overcast day in the lone guy to actually get scoffed at Kurt Busch at Rich- “There’s a year when we’re not sheet of paper. You just start the Chicago suburbs. But Johnson on the ropes. mond last weekend when going to be the champion and over.” a 3-iron into 30 feet for Hamlin went into last year’s Busch referred to him as “a that’s fine. That’s the way it is. His rivals understand they an eagle on the par-5 season finale as the points five-time chump” and inti- I just want to make sure the overlook at their own risk. 15th woke him up, and leader, but showed signs of mated he’s in Johnson's head team and myself, that we don'’ “It won’t surprise anyone in not even a bogey on the cracking before he even got to because Johnson intentionally leave anything on the table. If the garage or this room if he last hole changed his out- the track. Johnson joked at wrecked him during the race. we get beat we get beat, and I’ll were to be one of the con- look on the day or the the contenders news confer- Tired of the long-running walk up and shake the cham- tenders in the final race at weekend of this FedEx ence that Hamlin’s nerves – he feud, Johnson approached pion's hand. Homestead,” said Edward s, Cup playoff event. was shaking his leg under the Kurt Busch during the Chase “What I’m most focused on ranked fifth in the Chase Wilson, meanwhile, dais –were rocking the entire driver celebration and inv ited as a team is that we don't beat standings. “He is awfully tough ran off four straight stage. him into the infield to settle ourselves.” to have to race at these cham- birdies around the turn, It was no surprise when their differences once and for The 10-race Chase for the pionships ... everyone takes starting with a wedge to Johnson, smooth and steady, all in an exchange several Sprint Cup championship be- that as a given. I think that is tap-in range at No. 8, and retained his title after Hamlin other drivers witnessed. In- gins Sunday at Chicagoland. where the lack of talk about it was steady the rest of the slogged through a sloppy final stead, they agreed to attempt to Johnson goes in ranked sixth comes from.” way for a 66. weekend. move forward incident-free. in the 12-driver fie ld, and he Teams have tried a variety of They were at 11-under So just what will it take to “What we do as champion trails co-leaders Busch and ways to beat Johnson down the 131. beat Johnson? drivers is put those things be- Harvick by nine points. He stretch and failed. Hendrick Webb Simpson, who “No one’s tried locking the hind us and go race. That’s could theoretically make that teammate Gordon went toe-to- leads the FedEx Cup and (jerk) in a port-o-john yet,” what we’re supposed to up with a win Sunday, but toe with him in 2007 and lost, has won two of his last laughed Kyle Busch. “I mean do,”Busch said. "We know we those are harder and harder to Edwards used a flurry of late three tournaments, is that in the kindest way possi- have to race hard and race come by these days. victories in 2008 and fell short two shots off the lead ble.” smart." Johnson has just one win so and teammate Mark Martin after a 68. LaGrange Daily News 4B - Weekend, Sept. 17-18, 2011 Sports I I Local calendar Georgia Tech Today Center, 9 a.m. Auburn Football Sunday Maryville at LaGrange Soccer Ugly College, 1 p.m. LaGrange College Battleof Soccer women at Georgia South- Sewanee at LaGrange western, 5 p.m. memory College, 6 p.m. theTigers Cross Country To provide information LaGrange Invitational at for the calendar, email la- CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) – Auburn forTech Mike Daniel Recreation [email protected] quarterback Barrett Trotter can’t wait to silence Tigers fans – Clemson Tiger ATLANTA (AP) – I 4 p.m. Coach Paul Johnson re- FOX -- N.Y.Mets atAtlanta fans, that is. Scoreboard 7 p.m. No. 21 Auburn (2-0) heads to Death members Kansas taking Sports on TV MLB -- Regional coverage, St. Louis at Valley today for a rematch of last a knee at the end of the Philadelphia ORTexas at Seattle game. Stephen Hill re- RODEO year’s overtime matchup on the Today 8 p.m. Plains with Clemson (2-0). calls the dropped pass AUTORACING VERSUS--PBR,PFIwestern.comInvita- that should’ve been a Noon tional, at Springfield, Mo. It’s Trotter's first road game as SPEED -- NASCAR, Nationwide Series, SOCCER Auburn's starter, a challenge he can’t touchdown. At Georgia polequalifyingforDollarGeneral300,atJoliet, 7:30 a.m. wait to face. Tech, they still reflect on Ill. ESPN2 -- Premier League, Arsenal at how a single loss sent 1:30 p.m. Blackburn “I kind of enjoy road games,” Trot- SPEED -- NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole ter said. “I love home games, obvi- Barrett Trotter was a backup quar- their team into a swoon qualifying for Geico 400, at Joliet, Ill. Sunday ously, but there’s no better feeling terback last year when Auburn out- that essentially lasted a 3 p.m. AUTORACING whole season. SPEED -- Rolex Sports Car Series, 2 p.m. knowing that your team went in there lasted Clemson. EMCO Gears Classic, at Lexington, Ohio ESPN--NASCAR,SprintCup,Geico400, with however many guys ... and pretty “It probably affected us 3:30 p.m. at Joliet, Ill. posted its first losing season in 12 more than it should have. ESPN2 -- NASCAR, Nationwide Series, 8:30 p.m. much defeated however many thou- years after a loss to South Florida in Dollar General 300, at Joliet, Ill. ESPN2 -- NHRA, O'ReillyAuto Parts Na- sands of people in there. That’s a Coming into that game, tionals, at Concord, N.C. (same-day tape) the Meineke Car Care Bowl. 11:30 p.m. good feeling.” we were pretty high – VERSUS--IRL,IndyCar,IndyJapan300, GOLF Clemson players haven’t forgotten probably a little too high at Motegi, Japan 8 a.m. It’s one the defending BCS champs what started the slide. COLLEGE FOOTBALL TGC--EuropeanPGATour,SeveTrophy, have felt the past couple of seasons. – on ourselves," running noon final round, at Paris “It’s really in the back of every- back Roddy Jones said. ABC -- National coverage, Auburn at Noon They carry a 17-game win streak, body's mind, but for the most part, Clemson TGC -- PGA Tour, BMW Championship, the longest in the Football Bowl Sub- “They just outplayed us. ESPN -- Penn State atTemple final round, at Lemont, Ill. we're just trying to get better,” center division, into the matchup and have Af ter that, we weren’t ESPN2 -- Pittsburgh at Iowa 2 p.m. Dalton Freeman said. able to shake it.” 1:30 p.m. NBC -- PGA Tour, BMW Championship, won seven of those away from home, After the season, Clemson coach FSN--ColoradoSt.vs.Colorado,atDen- final round, at Lemont, Ill. including the Southeastern Confer- Looking to make up for ver TGC--LPGA,NavistarClassic,finalround, Dabo Swinney went looking for a last year’s 28-25 upset, 3:30 p.m. at Prattville,Ala. ence title game in Atlanta and the quick-paced, highly effect ive attack ABC--Regionalcoverage,Washingtonat 7 p.m. BCS championship game in Glendale, Georgia Tech (2-0) hosts Nebraska orTexas at UCLA TGC--NationwideTour,BoiseOpen,final offense like Auburn's. Kansas (2-0) today in round, at Boise, Idaho (same-day tape) Ariz. CBS -- National coverage, Tennessee at He wound up hiring coordinator both teams’ final tuneup Florida 1 a.m. Trotter and his Auburn teammates Chad Morris, a friend and student of ESPN -- Regional coverage, Washington TGC -- Champions Tour,Songdo Cham- expect a crazy, loud atmosphere and before the start of confer- at Nebraska orTexas at UCLA pionship, final round, at Songdo, South Korea Auburn offensive coordinator Gus ence play. NBC -- Michigan St. at Notre Dame MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL an opponent eager for a bit of revenge Malzahn. Already, Clemson has aver- VERSUS --TexasTech at New Mexico 1:30 p.m. for last year’s defeat. The Yellow Jackets 6 p.m. FOXSPORTSSOUTH–NewYorkMets aged 472 yards of offense under Mor- haven’t spent a lot of time ESPN2 -- Navy at South Carolina atAtlanta Auburn receiver Emory Blake says ris’direction in its two victories. TBS --Tampa Bay at Boston fretting over what hap- 7:30 p.m. his team must stay calm and focused. Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd ESPN -- Ohio St. at Miami 2 p.m. “They’re a big, physical team, a real pened in 2010, but 8 p.m. WGN--ChicagoWhiteSoxatKansasCity said Morris is trying to bring the same there’s no doubt that FX -- Syracuse at Southern Cal 8 p.m. physical team,” said Blake, who’s won't-lose mentality Auburn has to 8:07 p.m. ESPN -- St. Louis at Philadelphia caught a touchdown pass in five game still stings in these ABC -- Oklahoma at Florida St. MOTORSPORTS Clemson. parts. They were the de- 9:15 p.m. 8 a.m. straight games. “And I’ve heard they “As you've seen last year, they were SPEED -- MotoGPWorld Championship, fending Atlantic Coast ESPN2 -- Utah at BYU have a great stadium and a great fan down 24 to Alabama at the half and 10 p.m. atAlcaniz, Spain base, so we’re going to have to come Conference champions FSN -- Oklahoma St. atTulsa 4 p.m. came back and won the game,” Boyd (a title since vacated due 10:45 p.m. SPEED -- MotoGP Moto2, at Alcaniz, with it this week.” said. “Gus Malzahn does a great job ESPN -- Stanford atArizona Spain (same-day tape) Auburn certainly came with it each to NCAA violations) and GOLF 8 p.m. keeping those guys encouraged and ranked No. 15 when they NBC -- Philadelphia atAtlanta game last year, including the 27-24 8 a.m. that’s something Chad Morris does as visited Lawrence. The TGC--EuropeanPGATour,SeveTrophy, RODEO overtime win against Clemson. well.” third round, at Paris 8 p.m. In that one, the ACC's Tigers Jayhawks, coming off an 10 a.m. VERSUS--PBR,PFIwestern.comInvita- The game features two of college ugly loss to North TGC -- PGA Tour, BMW Championship, tional, at Springfield, Mo. (same-day tape) jumped out to a 17-0 lead and looked football's most dynamic tailbacks in third round, at Lemont, Ill. SOCCER ready to ruin a national title run be- Dakota State, were two- Noon 2 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. Auburn's Michael Dyer and Clemson's touchdown underdogs. NBC -- PGA Tour, BMW Championship, FOX--PremierLeague,ChelseaatMan- fore it really got going. Andre Ellington. But Kansas took ad- third round, at Lemont, Ill. chester United (same-day tape) But Auburn and Heisman Trophy Dyer is third in the SEC with 207 TGC--EuropeanPGATour,SeveTrophy, Eds: game airs pre- or post-NFL regional vantage of numerous third round, at Paris (same-day tape) coverage winner Cam Newton rallied to the yards and four touchdowns. Elling- Georgia Tech blunders, 2 p.m. VOLLEYBALL lead. A late Clemson score forced ton, second in the Atlantic Coast Con- TGC -- LPGA, Navistar Classic, third 3 p.m. overtime and Auburn won it in OT ference with 254 yards, had his pulling out the first of round, at Prattville,Ala. VERSUS -- Jose Cuervo Series, Miami just three wins in Turner 6:30 p.m. Beach Pro, at Miami Beach, Fla. when Clemson kicker Chandler career-long run in last Saturday's win TGC--NationwideTour,BoiseOpen,third WNBABASKETBALL Catanzaro failed on a 32-yard field over Wofford, a 74-yard touchdown Gill's debut season as round, at Boise, Idaho (same-day tape) 3 p.m. coach. Georgia Tech 1 a.m. ESPN2 -- Playoffs, first round, game 2, goal. Catanzaro had kicked a 26- run. TGC -- Champions Tour,Songdo Cham- Connecticut atAtlanta yarder right before that, but a penalty Boyd said Clemson players have never really recovered pionship, second round, at Songdo, South 5 p.m. wiped it out and set up the longer try. had an extra intensity this week as from the setback, stum- Korea ESPN2 -- Playoffs, first round, game 2, bling to a 6-7 record. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Minnesota at SanAntonio While Auburn went on a 14-0 sea- they prepare. son, Clemson could not find its foot- “There is no room for complacency For both teams, this ing, lost its next two and fell to 2-3. It at all,” Boyd said. “There is no room will be the first real indi- barely got into a bowl at 6-6, then to relax.” cation of how they might Seminolesready stack up in conference play. Georgia Tech started forhugegame Richt’scloudyfuture with blowouts of FCS schools Western Carolina TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ATHENS (AP) – His- and FBS lightweight (AP) – Florida State be- tory suggests Mark Richt Middle Tennessee State. lieves it’s ready to return is facing long odds to Kansas cruised past Mc- to the big time. reach his goal of a suc- Neese State, then needed The fifth-ranked Semi- cessful season for Geor- a touchdown pass with noles (2-0) get their gia. 14 seconds left to pull out chance tonight when No. Georgia is 0-2 for only a 45-42 win over North- 1 Oklahoma (1-0) comes the 11th time in the pro- ern Illinois. to town for the first time gram's history. The only In Johnson’s option of- in the biggest college year Georgia lost its first fense, the Yellow Jackets football matchup of the two games and finished stick to the ground on weekend and the Semi- with a winning record most plays. They've also noles anxious to avenge was in 1979, when the been much more effec- last year’s loss in Nor- Bulld ogs lost their first tive in the passing game, man. three contests before fin- at least against two lesser It’s also the biggest ishing 6-5 to establish opponents. game in second-year momentum that carried Tevin Washington has Florida State coach over to a national cham- thrown only 21 passes, Jimbo Fisher’s career pionship the following but he's completed 13 (62 and one that will deter- year. percent) for 473 yards and five touchdowns – mine how much his Georgia, coming off its Mark Richt’s job status continues to be a topic of team has improved since first losing season under four of them covering at losing to the Sooners 47- Richt, opened with discussion after an 0-2 start. least 71 yards. His fa- 17. losses to Boise State and that. I left the field sick Wehave some great lead- vorite deep threat is “Hopefully our team South Carolina. It's the about losing but encour- ership on this team. Stephen Hill, whose av- has grown and we’ve first time the Bulldogs aged about the team, en- We’re going to say hey, eraging – yes, averaging gotten better,” Fisher have opened against two couraged about so many it’s time to get going.” – nearly 44 yards on said. “It’ll be a measur- Quarterback Landry Top 25 teams. things that are important Murray, a sophomore, seven catches that in- ing stick.” Jones will lead Okla- The Bulldogs play to winning.” is 6-9 as a starter but up- clude three TDs. It might also deter- Coastal Carolina today. Georgia was hurt by beat after the loss to A year ago, Georgia homa against Florida four turnovers against South Carolina. Tech didn’t have this mine one of the teams in State tonight. Richt said the one this year’s BCS champi- Southeastern Confer- South Carolina, which “We had a tremendous many passing yards at Missouri and Texas onship game. Both have ence loss to South Car- returned a fumble and game,” he said. “I think (579) until its seventh A&M. been there before, albeit olina did not change interception for touch- everyone saw the im- game. It gets real noisy at it’s been a decade since how he would define a downs, set up another provements. We felt that “They actually seem Florida State (2-0), too. Florida State has been in successful season. touchdo wn with a fum- we played an unbeliev- like they're more explo- “That’s huge on the title contention. “Win the Eastern Divi- ble return and also ran a able game on offense sive on offense because road for a team to have Florida State won na- sion and win the SEC,” fake punt for a touch- and defense and special of their passing game,” to deal with,” Fisher tional titles in 1993 and Richt said. “That's how I down. teams. We feel great. We Kansas coach Turner Gill 1999 under Fisher’s said. would. Are you kidding One positive sign for feel we have a great said. “They obviously do predecessor, Bobby “I think our fans will me? When's the last time Georgia was the play of team right now. We feel a great job running the Bowden, and missed out make it very loud for the Eastern Division had freshman tailback Isaiah like we're heading in the football, but when they on a third in 2000 when those guys,” added quar- an undefeated team? I Crowell, who had 118 right direction.” start passing like that they were beaten by terback EJ Manuel. don’t even know. It’s yards rushing with a Georgia lost starting they have a tremendous coach Bob Stoops’ Soon- “Hopefully it’ll rattle been a long time. That’s touchdown on 18 carries inside linebackers Chris- thing going.” ers 13-2 in the champi- them a little bit.” our goal and that hasn’t and also caught one of tian Robinson and Alec onship game. Jones can’t wait. changed one bit.” Aaron Murray’s career- Ogletree to injuries the Although Sooners “It’s going to be fun Coastal Carolina high four touchdown last two weeks. The in- quarterback Landry playing against a high coach David Bennett passes. Crowell also had juries leave Georgia with Jones was nearly flaw- quality team like those predicted a dramatic a key fumble. freshmen Amarlo Her- less in last year’s game guys,” he added. “We turnaround for Georgia. Bennett said Crowell, rera and Ramik Wilson, when he completed 30 of don’t get to play them all “They are massive, who will make his first walk-on Jeremy Sulek 40 passes for 380 yards the time and we don’t they are very talented start today, “might be the and junior Michael and four touchdowns, ever get to go down to and I predict they'll fin- best freshman tailback Gilliard as the top four he’s struggled some in Tallahassee.” ish top 10 in the nation in the nation.” players at the two spots. road games. The game will also be when the season is The 0-2 start has Coastal Carolina (2-0) After being thrust into a test for Manuel, who done,” Bennet t said. sparked renewed specu- launched its program in the starter’s role in 2009 played during the end of “They are mighty good.” lation about Richt’s fu- 2004. It is the defending after Heisman Trophy last year’s 10-4 season. Richt said last week’s ture. Murray said the FCS Big South cham- winner Sam Bradford Manuel is 6-2 as a starter 45-42 loss to South Car- players don’t feel a sense pion but is 0-4 against was injured, Jones was and was in charge dur- olina could have been a of despair. FBS teams. behind center when the ing wins over West Vir- Georgia win. “Not at all,” Murray Coastal Carolina Sooners lost at Miami, ginia and South “Did we improve said. “Obviously, we’re opened this season with Georgia Tech quarterb- Nebraska and Texas Carolina after taking tremendously in a lot of disappointed. We wanted a 30-23 win over Furman cak Tevin Washington Tech. Last year, he was over for an injured areas?” Richt asked. to win those first two before beating Catawba is putting up big num- the quarterback in losses Christian Ponder. “There’s no doubt about games, but it's over with. 20-3. bers.

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Callaway High Student Council held a drive for the LaGrange food closet dur- ‘Chicken Little’ ing a recent football game. Student council officers are, from left, Jerri Lee Tequila Battle Thornton, Bre'lan Sipson,Harrison Dagenhart, Toryahna Pike, Elizabeth Second grade Dingler and Ashley Harper. Berta Weathersbee Elementary School We read the Chicken Little book, and I drew the different animals and used I West Side Magnet School the different colors. I like to draw animals. I Lafayette Christian School Julie Lawrence, a pre- senter with 4-H, spoke to fifth-graders in Kathy Golden’s science class about beach erosion in Georgia. She demon- strated ahow sand dunes protect the state’s beaches and coastlines.

Lafayette Christian School Early Learning Center recently held multicultur- al day. Parents shared Korean outfits called hanbok, which are worn on days of celebration, and Korean cuisine. Dressed for the celebration are, I Rosemont Elementary School from left, Madison Williams, Ada Pirrman, Triston Thomas and Naomi Kim. I Callaway Elementary School

Fourth-graders recently completed their study of space, stars and the moon, by showing each phase of the moon cycle using Oreo cookies. Each student received four cookies and tried hard not to eat them before showing the phases of the moon. At the front table are Will Akers, Madelyn Dollar, Tay- Second-graders Avery Bailey, Kaley Clark, Braxton Willoughby, Sencere lor Doughman and Suzuna Kimura. At the back table are Ashley Zolomy, Rice, Tucker Starling, Houston Wilson and Susan Park created the phases Tristen Kelley, Nathan Kent and Madison Grantham. of the moon with Oreo cookies I Ethel Kight Magnet School I Callaway Middle School

Gryson Cockrell and Ricky Bynum, a sixth- his grandmother grader at Callway Mid- Dorothy Noles cele- dle School, had his art- brated Gradparents work chosen for the Day with a special September cover of lunch. American Recorder magazine. His entry was chosen from those of eight other schools as far away as Japan. 2C – Weekend, Sept. 17-18, 2011 Diversions LaGrange Daily News

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Jacquelene Bigar’s HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, need a change of scenery. The same Sept. 17, 2011: end result could be achieved by ZITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman Your wisdom and ability to detach going to a good movie or escaping can make all the difference. You will to an environment where you feel no see the results in all areas of your life, connection to the here and now. A from success to improved decision- partner acts in an unpredictable man- making to better relationships. Others ner. Tonight: Opt for a different type feel safer with you and feel your of experience. empathy and caring when you no LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) longer trigger. If you are single, you +++++ Deal directly with a could meet a foreigner or someone partner and handle a personal mat- very different. Be open to the experi- ter. Your smiling demeanor draws ence. If you are attached, the two of others closer. A close friend or loved you will go through changes, espe- one might surprise you with his or her cially as your sweetie could be unpre- actions. You are being reminded not dictable on some level. Accept the to lock anyone into any set image. excitement and build on a common People change. Tonight: Dinner for interest. TAURUS helps open you up two. THE FAMILY CIRCUS to different views. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) CONCEPTIS SUDOKU The Stars Show the Kind of Day +++++ Others might be unusu- Bil Keane You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; ally challenging or, at best, demand- by Dave Green 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ing in their unique way. You might ARIES (March 21-April 19) want to shake up the status quo. ++++ You might feel awkward. Extremes and emotional responses Events and people could surprise you. seem to come forward. Refuse to Go with others’ suggestions. Relax take a comment personally. Tonight: and let go of a problematic work- Choose from your invitations. related situation. Tonight: Be aware of SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) your feelings, though you don’t have +++ Pace yourself with the to act on them. understanding that you are human, TAURUS (April 20-May 20) and humans do get tired. Sometimes +++++ You know what is hap- you push yourself too hard, for pening, especially as you are likely to too long. Remember, this is your be the instigator. Fatigue or a respon- Saturday, too. Nervous energy can sibility could play into your plans. You carry you only so far. Tonight: Keep it could be taken aback by someone’s low-key. reaction. Tonight: It’s your call. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) +++++ You are too playful to +++ You might choose to say do the same old, same old. A child little. Others aren’t used to the quiet or loved one comes up with a very DENNIS THE MENACE you. Not judging or not expressing fun idea. Why not? Let your hair your judgments could help someone down and simply relax. Laughter sur- Hank Ketchum feel more centered. Make easy, rounds this activity and anything else low-key plans. Tonight: Let mystery you might be inclined to do. Tonight: shroud your plans. Living it up as if there is no tomorrow. CANCER (June 21-July 22) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) +++++ Find your friends or +++ You might opt to stay close go somewhere where there are a to home. That decision doesn’t pre- lot of people. How about going to clude having a good time. In fact, the a baseball game or a movie? Don’t unexpected could come through your spend the whole day alone; you won’t door out of the blue. Excitement sur- feel good. Tonight: Where the party rounds communication. Tonight: Make occurs. it easy. Invite friends over. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ++++ Others seem to have ++++ Your ability to share and strong opinions. Listen rather than discuss what is on your mind draws shut them down. You hear news that many. Be careful with stress or frus- could toss your plans into chaos. tration. You might need a break from You intuitively know which way to go. the “annoying” situation in order to Funnel your energy into a celebration recycle. Use care with funds and or get-together. Your impact is clear. spending. Tonight: Hang out with your Tonight: Could go until the wee hours. pals. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet ++++ Go for a day trip. You at www.jacquelinebigar.com.

Ad goes here LaGrange Daily News Entertainment Weekend, Sept. 17-18, 2011 – 3C ‘Glee’ Comedian pokes Emmy fun at his life in nominee standup movie ATLANTA (AP) – Kevin reflects Hart remembered when he took the stage early in on ‘New his career and told a joke so bad an audience mem- ber tossed a Buffalo-style York’ chicken wing at him, slapping him on the episode cheek. “It hit me right here, LOS ANGELES (AP) – with the sauce dripping Costume designer Lou A. from my face,” said the Eyrich was just this side comedian, poking his of gobsmacked upon dis- cheek before pointing to covering she and supervi- the floor. “It was the sor Marisa Aboitiz had worst. I wanted to step to been nominated for a Cre- Fox the guy who threw it, but ative Arts Emmy Award he was too big. You Kevin Hart for their work on the New Directions, in search of song-writing inspiration, explores Central Park know, I’m a little guy. So, “Glee” episode, “New in the second-season ‘Glee’ episode ‘New York.’ The show’s costume design- I wiped the chicken sauce Comedian Kevin Hart’s York.” ers were nominated for an Emmy award for their work on the episode. off and tried to finish.” standup comedy movie “I just didn’t expect it,” An embarrassing ‘Laugh at My Pain’ pre- Eyrich said. “But I’m in downtown Los Ange- thing Marlo Thomas eas- have breakfast at moment such as this thrilled, obviously. But les. ily could have worn on Tiffany’s in the episode. might have forced any miered last week. there is so much good TV “We threw it together,” the ’60s sitcom favorite “And then they go per- other amateur comedian Heat star Dwyane Wade. on this season, so many she said. “We landed in “That Girl.” form on the stage of into an early retirement. With his new movie, great shows. And all the New York on a Saturday “We were told that they ‘Wicked.’ And just trying But Hart has found a way Hart will become the first great period shows.” night, shopped all day wanted it to be kind of a to come up with some- to craft his comedy act black comedian to have In fact, this year, all Sunday, threw them in little nod to ‘Breakfast at thing cute and youthful, around his most shame- his standup performance “Glee’s” costume-catego- the clothes. Some of it Tiffany’s,’ and all the but that they would dress ful situations, turning showcased in movie the- ry competitors are period was done in L.A., but, lit- iconic New York places up for and again, threw it them into laughable aters since Martin pieces: “Boardwalk erally, we just had to where we were going to together in a day,” Eyrich ones. Lawrence’s 2002 concert Empire,” ”The Borgias,” throw them out there in shoot,” Eyrich said. “And noted, with a laugh. For Hart, it’s therapy. film, “Martin Lawrence ”Game of Thrones” and Central Park and on the they wanted it a little This marks Eyrich’s “That’s my drug, to go Live: Runteldat.” “Mad Men.” steps in Times Square. romantic and so with a lit- second nomination for on stage and show peo- Some consider the 33- “So, it was, I felt like the And it just was so fun. tle bit of ’50s, ’60s flair. So “Glee” (“The Tudors” took ple what I’m going year-old Hart today’s little engine that could,” And we just thought that, we just fanned out and the prize last year), but through,” said Hart, king of comedy. Eyrich said, “even though ‘Let’s just submit this shopped and that just she’s certainly no new- whose first standup com- “He is willing to share ‘Glee’ is not a little engine, one.’” magically worked. But comer, with credits dating edy movie “Laugh at My his life and experiences obviously anymore.” From the episode’s first then we didn’t want it to back to Prince’s 1990 fea- Pain” premiered in 100 from his past,” said Steve Eyrich continued dis- frame, a 360-degree pan look too vintage. So we ture “Graffiti Bridge.” AMC theaters in the Unit- Harvey, one of the “Orig- cussing her work on of Times Square to added it with fun tights She’s worked regularly ed States and in East and inal Kings” who has “New York” during a actress Lea Michele in an and platforms and a little with “Glee” producer West Africa last week. given Hart advice recent interview at an eye-popping multicolored beret.” Ryan Murphy for more Hart’s “therapy” has through his career. Academy-hosted recep- mini coat, it was clear this In fact, two of the char- than a decade, with made him one of the In “Laugh at My Pain,” tion celebrating costume wouldn’t be just any old acters, Kurt (played by shared credits including most in-demand comedi- Hart openly talks about nominees, held at the “Glee” episode, at least in Emmy nominee Chris “Popular” (1999-2001) ans in the business right at his father’s drug addic- Fashion Institute of terms of design – starting Colfer) and Rachel and “Nip/Tuck” (2003- now. He’s coming off a tion, pokes fun at how his Design & Merchandising with That Coat. It’s some- (Michele) actually do 2010). well-received appearance family coped with the on the MTV Video Music death of his mother, takes Awards, where he deliv- a jab at his 5-foot-5 Actor to produce film on Jewish hero ered the opening mono- height and discusses his LOS ANGELES (AP) – Mel Gib- direct,” Nierob said. “He is the first of Hanukkah. logue and starred in legal separation from his son, who reportedly made anti- choice for the studio to direct it, but “We would have hoped that humorous vignettes dur- wife Torre Hart, who is Semitic remarks during a drunken until there’s a deal in place and a Warner Bros. could have found ing the show; he also also a comedian. The driving arrest five years ago, is now script that’s finished, it will be his someone better than Mel Gibson hosted this year’s BET movie also includes a producing a film about the life of choice as to whether to direct it or to direct or perhaps even star in a Awards. Hart’s profile touching moment when Jewish hero Judah Maccabee. not.” film on the life of the Jewish his- has also risen thanks to a Hart visits his hometown Gibson’s publicist, Alan Nierob, But Gibson’s involvement with torical icon Judah Maccabee,” string of standup TV spe- in Philadelphia: He holds said Gibson is working on a deal bringing Maccabee’s story to the Abraham Foxman, national direc- cials, including “Serious- a family gathering and with Warner Bros. to develop the screen in any form has angered tor of the Anti-Defamation League, ly Funny” in 2010, as well tears up while giving film through his company, Icon some Jewish leaders. Maccabee, said. “As a hero of the Jewish peo- as a Ford Explorer com- thanks to his aunt and Productions. What Gibson’s exact who’s acclaimed as one of the ple and a universal hero in the mercial along with a cou- others for supporting him role will be hasn’t been determined. greatest warriors in Jewish histo- struggle for religious liberty, Judah ple of Air Jordan com- after his mother died “Warner Bros. would like him to ry, helped inspire the celebration Maccabee deserves better.” mercials alongside Miami from cancer in 2007.

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Tailgate Turkey Pile-On

Tailgate Turkey Pile-On Prep Time: 10 minutes Makes: 6 servings 1 12-inch loaf Italian bread with sesame seeds, sliced in half horizontally 1/4 cup Kraft Mayo with Olive Oil Cracked Pepper Reduced Fat Mayonnaise 24 slices Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Turkey Breast 6 slices Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon, How to feed football fans crisped 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce and fight hunger 1/4 cup sliced black olives FAMILY FEATURES 1/4 cup drained roasted red pepper strips hen it’s your turn to call the plays on Hollow top of bread slightly; discard game day food, you need recipes that removed bread or save for another are easy to make, easy to eat, and will Pat and Gina Neely use. Spread mayonnaise on both sides feed a crowd of hungry fans. These of bread. four recipes from celebrity chefs Pat and Gina Neely are a must for your Zesty 100 Yard Bites Fill with remaining ingredients. tailgating playbook — full of satisfying flavor that will score big with W Slice into 6 (2-inch) pieces. football fanatics. The recipes make it easy to please the football crowd, and Kraft Foods’ Tailgating Tip: To make for easy “Huddle to Fight Hunger” makes it easy to help your neighbors in need. eating, wrap sandwich in parchment According to Feeding America, more than 50 million Americans — that’s paper (like at a sandwich shop) and 1 in 6 of your neighbors — live in food insecure households. But you can then slice with a serrated knife. Wrap do something about it. in foil for transport. Join the Huddle to Fight Hunger on Facebook — for every “like” at www.facebook.com/KraftFightHunger, Kraft Foods will help donate one meal to Feeding America. Last year, Kraft Foods and their family of iconic Chipotle Chile brands donated more than 20 million meals. Its mission this year is to help Mac and Cheese donate 25 million meals. Prep Time: 20 minutes It’s a win-win for everyone — make the recipes for your friends, like the Total Time: 35 minutes Kraft Fight Hunger Facebook page and you will help feed your neighbors. Makes: 6 servings, about 1 cup each 1 package (14 ounces) Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Zesty 100 Yard Bites Potato Dog Skins Sharp Cheddar Cheese Prep Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Sauce Makes: 12 servings Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes 1 pound lean ground beef 1/3 cup Kraft Mayo with Makes: 6 servings 1 onion, finely chopped Olive Oil Reduced Fat 3 large baking potatoes 1 red bell pepper, finely Mayonnaise (2 1/2 pounds), baked chopped 1 tablespoon Sriracha 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 canned chipotle pepper in sauce 2 tablespoons butter, melted adobo sauce, minced 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 3 Oscar Mayer Selects 4 green onions, thinly sliced 12 slider buns Premium Beef Franks 3/4 cup Kraft shredded 12 slices Oscar Mayer 1/3 cup Bull’s-Eye Original cheddar cheese Deli Fresh Honey Ham Barbecue Sauce, warmed 6 Ritz crackers, coarsely 12 slices Oscar Mayer 1/2 cup Kraft Shredded Chipotle Chile Mac and Cheese crushed (about 1/4 cup) Deli Fresh Slow Roasted Colby & Monterey Jack Heat oven to 400°F. Roast Beef Cheeses Prepare dinner as directed on 3 Kraft Big Slice Colby 1/3 cup Breakstone’s or package. Meanwhile, brown beef Jack Cheese Slices, Knudsen Sour Cream with onion and bell pepper in large cut into quarters 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives skillet over medium-high heat 5 2 plum tomatoes, cut into Heat grill to medium heat. minutes. Drain. 12 slices Cut potatoes in half lengthwise Add meat mixture to prepared 12 Claussen Bread ’N Butter and spoon out the flesh, leaving half- dinner and stir in chipotle pepper. Pickle Chips inch shells. Mix garlic and melted Spoon into greased 2-quart casserole 12 stuffed green olives butter. Brush potatoes on both sides or baking dish. Top with green onions, cheese and cracker crumbs. Mix mayo, Sriracha and lime with garlic butter mixture. Bake 15 minutes or until mixture juice in a small bowl. Spread each Grill franks 7 to 9 minutes, or is hot. bun with 1/2 tablespoon (1 1/2 until heated through, turning occa- teaspoons) mayo mixture. sionally; slice into rounds. Grill Tailgating Take Along: Make your Fill each bun with 1 folded potatoes until crisp, about 4 to 4 1/2 casserole in a disposable foil pan. slice each ham and roast beef, a minutes on each side. Just heat on a covered grill on low Spoon sliced franks into the potato cheese slice quarter, tomato slice heat until mixture is golden and shells; drizzle with barbecue sauce and pickle. heated through. and top with cheese. Grill until the Top each bun with a small cheese is melted. Top with sour Tip: For additional heat, increase to decorative bamboo skewer, cream and chives. 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. skewered with an olive. Alternative Cooking Method: If Substitute: Prepare using extra-lean Substitute: Substitute hot pepper you prefer, bake the buttered potato ground beef and Kraft 2% Milk sauce for the Sriracha sauce. skins in a 250°F oven until crisp, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. about 15 minutes, before adding the toppings. Fill as directed and bake 5 minutes more. Potato Dog Skins