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Reception honors retiring chamber head From staff reports
Nation State pre-kindergarten programs reserved for low-income students are squeezing out thousands of middleclass families unable to afford early education, according to a national study released Wednesday. PAGE 8
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Kenny Chesney won only one of the seven awards he was nominated for at the CMA Awards, but he sure made it count. Chesney took home his fourth entertainer of the year trophy Wednesday, tying Garth Brooks for the most wins in the category, considered the night’s top honor. He’s now won the award the last three years in a row. PAGE 9
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Columnist JoEllen Ostendorf says author Nicholas Sparks writes novels that are perfectly suited for film. PAGE 3 For more local events, see ‘In our community’ on page 3.
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When LaGrange-Troup Chamber of Commerce honors its retiring president at a reception tonight, it will be saluting a woman known far and wide as the “queen of economic development.” J a n e Fryer is not Inside just a familiar name in A look at T r o u p Fryer’s career C o u n t y, and comments she’s recfrom colognized as leagues. a pioneer Pages 4 and 5 in economic development across the Southeast and – since the Kia Motors announcement – around the world, said her longtime friend Willie Paulk, president of the DublinLaurens County Chamber of Commerce. “Jane is well respected and well thought of,” Paulk said. “She’s a leader and a team player, too. She’s always been willing to learn and willing to share her expertise.” Peggy Chapman, another close friend and president of the Statesboro-Bulloch County Chamber, agrees. “Jane Fryer is the ultimate economic development person. She’s very respected, and she’s got friends all over the Southeast. … I have always been so impressed with Jane and with LaGrange. You all
A road at the Jim Hamilton Industrial Park honors Jane Fryer, who is retiring after 35 years with the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce.
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have done it right,” she said. Paulk started her career in Cairo, Ga. in 1976 and met Fryer soon after. Chamber leaders tend to come and go, she said, with the average tenure being about seven years in one place. “It’s truly remarkable that Jane started out in her hometown and continued to work in her hometown
for the duration of her career. That says a lot for her integrity and character,” Paulk said. Fryer was the first woman to earn the prestigious Rip Wiley Award from the Georgia Economic Developers Association. The award was named for a former commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. There’s a road named for
him in the LaGrange Industrial Park. Fryer also won the Professional of the Year Award from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Executives Association and served as president of the association. “I give credit for my career to the many mentors I’ve had, both local mentors and chamber professionals,” she said.
MIAMI (AP) – Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue looks at his state’s pristine coastline and then at the development Florida allows on its shores and said he wonders how Florida officials can preach about the environment. Talking about the long war over sharing water that flows down from Georgia, Perdue on Wednesday questioned some of Florida’s arguments as it tries to get more water to cross its border. In Georgia, “you have a ... pristine undeveloped coastline with marshes there that people love to look out on,” he said. “And then I come to Florida and I see the developed coastline all the way around from Jacksonville all the way up to Tallahassee, I really wonder how we can be preached at as Georgians over environmentalism and water.” The Atlanta area’s main water supply is Lake Lanier, which also provides flow into the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin. For years, Florida and Alabama have accused Georgia of withholding too much water in Lanier, drying up river flows into their states that support power plants, industrial users like paper mills and the oyster and shrimp industries in Florida’s Apalachicola Bay.
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Fryer: ‘Common sense’ is what job is about By Joel Martin Senior writer
Jane Fryer has gone from part-time secretary to president in her 35 years at the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce. On Sept. 7, 1973, her first day on the job, then-Executive Director Carlton Higgenbotham and the bookkeeper went off to a meeting and left her alone in the office. “I said, ‘What am I supposed to do?’ and they said, ‘Use your common sense,’ ” Fryer recalled. “And still today I remember that
because that’s what this job is all about, using your common sense.” Higgenbotham, an aspiring rock-and-roll guitar player, used to sit in his office with the door shut, writing music and picking the guitar. “He’d say, ‘If anyone comes in, beat on the door,’ ” Fryer said. But the LaGrange Development Authority was established in June 1973, and the heyday of industrial development in Troup County was about to begin. The city and county donat-
ed 135 acres near the airport, and the authority used it as collateral to buy 350 more acres. Fryer had a hand in recruiting all 35 major industries and 20 support businesses that came to the industrial park, not to mention four others in the 625acre Jim Hamilton Industrial Park, along with Sewon America, a Kia Motors supplier, in the new Callaway South Industrial Park adjacent to the LaGrange-Callaway Airport. “I think Jane has been a
fantastic representative of the community,” said Joe Maltese, assistant to the city manager, who has worked with Fryer for about 28 years.” The proof of her success has been the large number of industries that have located here in the past 35 years. She’s been an integral part of that success and the community owes her a debt of gratitude.” Maltese said economic developers throughout the Southeast “have the great-
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Gasoline prices continue to decline, dipping to below $2 a gallon for regular at some locations in LaGrange. The nationwide trend cuts prices to half of what they were about two months ago. Matt Jones / Daily News
Kettle drives, Christmas giving under way at Salvation Army By Jennifer Shrader Staff writer
As the economy continues to curdle like last week’s milk left on the table, the number of local residents asking for help at the Salvation Army has gone up. Thankfully, and perhaps surprisingly, donations are up as well. The new commanders of the local Salvation Army unit are hoping donations stay strong right through the holidays.
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“What’s leftover from the money we raise at Christmas is used throughout the year,” said Lt. Christopher Powell, who arrived in LaGrange with his wife, Billie, in June to lead the local organization. “We get money from the United Way and we get money from grants, but that’s our biggest fundraiser.” The annual kettle drive kicked off Saturday at WalMart and will start up at other local businesses on Nov. 28. The Powells are looking for
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volunteers through Friday to man the kettles and likely will hire some paid staff. “It’s unfortunate we have to pay some kettle workers, but we won’t gain any funds at all if the workers aren’t out there,” Christopher Powell said. Volunteers from LaGrange College, Western Heights Baptist Church seniors, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts already have signed up to vol-
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Salvation Army Lt. Christopher Powell inspects renovations under way at the organization’s store on Church Street in LaGrange.
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40 keys, car stolen from auto dealer A thief broke into Shanan’s Used Auto Sales at 1101 Whitesville Road through the rear doors shortly after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and stole a laptop valued at $600, a 2000 Oldsmobile valued at $6,000, two pellet rifles valued at $300 each, a gold ring valued at $145 and more than 40 automobile keys. The thief had entered by prying the rear doors’ locks, police said. The Oldsmobile was parked in front of the building.
Dylan Brown, 8, and Tyler Penton, 5, spend some time fishing on West Point Lake. ■ ‘Snapshot’ features photos of neighborhood gatherings and club and social events. Send photographs to ‘Snapshot,’ LaGrange Daily News, P.O. Box 929, LaGrange, GA 30241 or to Dan Baker at dbaker@ lagrangenews.com, or bring it to our office at 105 Ashton St.z
■ Fundraisers Panther Toy Store cake bake-off LaGrange College students will hold the “Panther Bake-off” before the football game with Huntington College on Saturday. From
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., slices of the cakes will be available for $1 each at the tailgating tent in front of Callaway Auditorium. All proceeds benefit the Panther Toy Store, a service project that
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there was talk about a decline in manufacturing and a rise of service industries. She thought, “There’s no way that will happen in Troup County with all the Fortune 500 companies here.” But it seems companies “don’t hesitate to close (a plant) now,” Fryer said. “I think in the old days, they had more allegiance to a community than they do now.” Many of the industries that came to LaGrange have closed, been bought out, consolidated or shipped off to Mexico for cheap labor. When Columbus-based Aflac decided to expand several years ago, it looked at the former Hughes Georgia/Raytheon Systems building on Orchard Hill Road. “We were really excited about Aflac,” Fryer said. “But the city of Columbus got wind of it. They went in together as a community and put together a package that kept them in Columbus.” Fryer got a scolding from her counterpart at the Columbus chamber. “He was a friend of mine, but he got really mad at me and told me face to face, ‘I don’t ever want to hear about you coming back to Columbus talking to my industry,’ “ Fryer said. The Raytheon building eventually became the west campus of West Georgia Technical College as well as temporary offices for Kia Motors. Joel Martin can be reached at jmartin@ lagrangenews.com or at (706) 884-7311,
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est respect for Jane and her accomplishments. She’s held in the highest esteem by her colleagues.” Fryer said it’s extremely gratifying to land a new industry, especially when she’s been on the project from day one, watching it grow all the way until the chairman of the board comes in and makes the announcement. Caterpillar, for example, considered 90 other cities before choosing LaGrange. “I can’t say enough good things about Jane Fryer and what a tremendous asset she has been to the community,” said Jim Hamilton, who served as co-chairman of the Development Authority, along with Walt Lukken, when the authority started. “In the late 1970s and early ’80s, it wasn’t unusual to have two or three prospects a week for a visit. They’d stay overnight, and the locals would treat them to dinner or maybe a round of golf or a fishing trip. “We’d socialize with them,” Fryer said. “There’s no socializing today. It’s just pure business. They’ve already gone on the Web and looked at the site, gathered all the information and statistics, and the bottom line is what they’re looking at today. “If they stay here for three hours now, we’re doing good. The goal is to try to get them back for a second visit.” Fryer remembers a seminar in the mid-1980s when
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provides discounted toys to local families for Christmas. Massie Family Fun Day, motorcycle ride fundraiser Friends of Troup County sheriff ’s Lt. Rick Massie, who was seriously injured in a car accident, will host a “Family Fun Day” fundraiser beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pyne Road Park. There will be a live band, children’s activities, a bake sale, hamburger plates, auction items, a 50/50 and a raffle. The motorcycle ride will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Diverse Power. Registration is $25 and begins at 8 a.m. All registered riders will receive a T-shirt. For information, call Jennifer Jones-Whitley at (706) 523-1419 or Kim Frank at (706) 333-0332. Barbecue for foster children’s Christmas fund Troup Transformation group is selling barbecue plates from Huckleberry’s to benefit the foster children’s Christmas fund to provide gifts to the 129 children from Troup County who are currently in foster care. Plates are $8 each and can be picked up from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at CB&T on North Greenwood Street. Tickets are available by contacting Kendall Butler at kendall@fliproperties.net or (706) 333-0680 or Teresa Moore at tmooresb6@ gmail.com or (706) 884-8292 or Wanda Scarborough at super121@hotmail.com or (706) 402-5634.
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Hungry drunk steals bacon
■ A man was arrested Wednesday night for attempting to steal two packages of bacon with a combined value of $15 at Piggly Wiggly at 511 South Greenwood St.. When asked why he did it, the intoxicated suspect laughed and said he was hungry, police said.
Shoplifting
Two incidents of shoplifting were reported Wednesday: ■ At J.C. Penney at 1501 Lafayette Parkway, an employee noticed a man and woman stuffing clothing into a brown paper bag Wednesday afternoon. When confronted, the suspects fled on foot with more than $300 worth of items. ■ Employees of Wal-Mart at 803 New Franklin Road saw three men take a Sony amplifier out of its box Wednesday night and place it in a brown paper bag. When confronted, they put the amplifier on a nearby shelf and ran outside. Police caught them in the parking lot and issued criminal trespass warnings.
Shots fired
Gunshots struck a home and parked car about 1 a.m. today at 204 Wilkes St. in LaGrange, but no one was injured. A neighbor who saw the gunman standing in the street could describe him only as a male who walked away after the shooting. Police arrived a short time later, but were unable to find a suspect. A bullet hit the front wall of the house, which was occupied by at least one per-
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As a record drought threatened drinking water supplies last year, Georgia pressed the federal government for more, arguing that its needs are more pressing than the other states’. Florida, however, has fought Georgia and argues that the water withdrawals are also hurting the environment, including rare mussels and sturgeon. Perdue, who was attending a Republican Governors Association conference, also said Florida should just say what there argument is really all about: answering to the area’s commercial fishing industry. “Utilizing the endangered species act as a weapon in this battle is somewhat disingenuous. We know what this is about, we know its about the bay and the quality of the bay and the oysters and that very powerful, very loud political constituency,” Perdue said. “Let’s don’t try to make it about a federal law that really it’s not all about, about mussels or about sturgeons.” Florida Gov. Charlie Crist wouldn’t comment on Perdue’s remarks, saying he would wait to see the outcome of a federal lawsuit on the issue. “Water’s important. It’s in federal court and we ought to let that branch of government deal with it for now,” Crist said.
unteer. Billie Powell has a special challenge this year to honor a previous volunteer. Donna Lavaie, who died earlier this year, rang the bell at the kettle at the U.S. post office on Calumet Center Drive every day while the drive was on. “We had planned to give her an award this year, but she got sick quickly and passed away,” Powell said. “We challenge all her friends to volunteer in honor of her.” Christopher Powell said he’d like to raise $65,000 in the kettles this year. The application period for Christmas help already has ended, and 200 families applied. The families have 500 children among them. “That’s a good-size number for Troup County,” he said. The organization also is running its annual food drive, which collects food at the local schools. There’s no set goal for the food drive. “God will provide what we need to help these families,” Powell said. The Powells, from Covington, came to LaGrange June 25, succeeding former commanders Gene and Pam Perry. LaGrange is the Powells’ first assignment after graduating from Salvation Army Training School on June 8. Billie Powell had been employed by the Salvation Army for 12 years and
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■ Public safety son at the time, said police Capt. Mike Pheil. He said several shell casings from .45-caliber and 9mm pistols were found in the street. A motive for the shooting had not been determined.
Accident
Kandy Cole, 35, of Hogansville was cited for following too closely after her car slammed into the rear of another vehicle stopped at the intersection of North Greenwood and Broad streets Tuesday afternoon in LaGrange. The other driver, Michelle Medeiros, 41, of Wares Cross Road was treated at West Georgia Medical Center and released.
Burglaries, thefts ■ A thief damaged the rear door of All N All Clothing at 418 S. Greenwood St. and stole nearly $2,000 of clothing between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. ■ A woman arrived from work to her residence in the 100 block of Wynnwood Drive early Tuesday morning to discover her rear door kicked in. A DVD player, a radio and an empty safe with a combined value of $400 were stolen. ■ A vending machine at West Georgia Technical College at 303 Fort Drive was broken into Tuesday night and an undisclosed amount of coins were stolen.
Arrests
■ Police found three men loitering at the Callaway monument at the intersection of Truitt Street and Fourth Avenue on Tuesday night. One of the men had an open beer can and appeared very nervous, officers said. After he consented to a search, police found a crack pipe containing the drug in the man’s jacket. The man, Jason Dixon, 54, of South Parkway was charged with public drunkenness and cocaine possession. ■ John Webb, 50, of Waugh Road was charged with theft by conversion of more than $500. ■ It is the policy of LaGrange Daily News to print the names of people charged with felonies.
Christopher Powell, a military veteran, was a forklift operator before the family decided to become Salvation Army leaders. They had been attending the Salvation Army church. “We felt called by God to be ministers of the church,” Christopher Powell said. “We are the core officers of the church here.” Since the Powells have moved in, the Salvation Army office and thrift store on Church Street have physically been changed. Christopher Powell said the thrift store was in desperate need of renovations. “When we get done it will be totally different,” he said. Construction should be done in about six weeks, in time for Christmas. “We will be open during this time,” he said. The project is being funded through a building trust fund, and the improvements aren’t coming out of money that could go to help clients. “We want to make a better shopping environment for our customers and a better work environment for our three employees,” Christopher Powell said. “Since we got here, the number of customers and the number of donations have increased.” Money raised from sales in the thrift store is used to operate the store, and leftover money is put back into social services for the community. One area where the Salvation Army would like to
James W. Durham Sr.
Mr. James W. Durham Sr., 72, of New Port Richey, Florida formerly of LaGrange passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Gulfside Regional Hospice. Mr. Durham was born February 27, 1936 in LaGrange, son of the late James T. and Rowena Hodge Durham. He had lived in LaGrange most of his life and had lived in New Port Richey, Florida for the past ten years. Mr. Durham was a retired executive from General Motors, and was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Free & Accepted Masons Elm City Lodge #544, the LaGrange Shrine Club, and the Scottish Rite. Survivors include a son, James W. Durham Jr., of Dayton, OH; two daughters, Phyllis Stone of Greenville, SC, and Sabrina Durham of LaGrange; two grandchildren, Daniel Agee and Brandi Agee; three brothers, Lee Durham of Spring Hill, FL, John Durham of Brunswick, and Bill Durham of Mesa, AZ; two sisters, Jayne Schriver of Port Richey, FL, and Judy Hardison of Manchester. Graveside services will be at 4:00 today at Shadowlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 until 4:00 before the service. In-lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Durham to the Scottish Rite Children’s House Burn Center, 400 Ponce de Leon, Atlanta, GA 30303. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared in the guest book at www.hunterallenmyhand.com
Charles Wood
Mr. Charles Wood, 61, of the Stovall Community passed away Wednesday evening at his home. Arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced by Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home.
see more traffic is in its Day Center, an office inside the Church Street building set up to help homeless clients find jobs. The center was started two years ago with a $9,966 grant from the state Department of Community Affairs. The grant pays for a computer homeless clients can use to search for a job and create a resume, along with “Pathways,” software that allows the Salvation Army to track the clients’ progress. The day center also has a phone clients can use and allows them to use the Salvation Army as their legal address. Many homeless people can’t find jobs because they have no legal address. The center’s social worker also can refer clients to other services in the area. “I don’t think a lot of people realize it’s here,” Christopher Powell said. “I’d like to see it utilized more.” ■ For information on volunteering at or donating to the Salvation Army, call (706) 845-0197. Jennifer Shrader can be reached at jshrader@ lagrangenews.com or at (706) 884-7311, Ext. 236.
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Nicholas Sparks’s books natural for film Last month, Nicholas Sparks’ fourth novel turned movie, “Nights in Rodanthe,” opened in theaters nationwide. Sparks’ novels have proved lucrative for movie makers as two of his previous novels, “Message in a Bottle” and “The Notebook,” have grossed more than $100 million each at the box office. With an additional $100 million in DVD sales, “Nights in Rodanthe” could push Sparks’ movie earnings towards the half billion dollar mark. Sparks novels generally have a Christian theme including love, tragedy, and fate. Born in 1965, Sparks penned his first novel between his freshman and sophomore years at Notre Dame. Neither this novel nor the following one were ever published but he struck gold with his third book, “The Notebook,” for which he
■ Between the pages JoEllen Ostendorf is director of the TroupHarris Regional Library
received a $1 million advance from Time-Warner books. It made The New York Times Bestseller List the first week of its release. A string of international bestsellers followed including “The Wedding,” “Three Weeks with My Brother” (non-fiction), and “At First Sight.” Sparks deceased sister, Dana, was the inspiration for the main character in “A Walk to Remember,” his third book published in 1999.
■ In our community Events Through Friday The Salvation Army will be taking applications for bellringers from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its offices at 202 Church St.
Saturday LaGrange Art Museum hosts Super Saturday, featuring paper sculpture. Times are 9:30-10:15 a.m. for kindergarten through first grade; 10:30-11:15 a.m., second through third grade; and 12:30-2 p.m. for fourth and fifth grade. Registration is for one class at a time. Register by e-mail, walk-in, or registration form at the museum. (706) 882-3267. The Mount Pleasant Elementary School class of 1968-69 meets at 3:30 p.. at Louise United Methodist Church, 1189 Hines Road. For more information, call Harvey Strozier or Mary DavisGunn at (706) 594-0697.
Sunday The LaGrange Mall and Lafayette Society for Performing Arts hosts a ‘Night of Gifting’ from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the mall. A $5 ticket pass will give shoppers extra mallwide discounts for this event only. Featuring a fashion show by Belk and an excerpt from the Lafayette Ballet Company’s production of ‘The Nutcracker.’ Proceeds from the ticket pass sales go to LSPA. For more information, call (706) 8821-9909 or (706) 882-5589, Ext. 201.
Churches Friday Rising Grove Baptist Church at 209 Crovat St. hosts joy night services at 7 p.m. Ann
Baker will be guest speaker.
Despite his current success, Sparks got off to a slow start. Graduating with a degree in business finance in 1988, he was initially rejected by both publishers and law school. For the next three years he tried real estate appraisal, waiting tables, selling dental products by phone, and selling pharmaceuticals. As a result of this last job, he was transferred in 1993 to New Bern, N.C., where he still lives. He wrote “The Notebook” at night while working during the day. Sparks met his wife Cathy during spring break in 1988 and they were married in 1989. They now have three sons and twin daughters. Sparks recently donated a track to New Bern High School and contributes to local and national charities. He contributes to the Creative Writing Program
(MFA) at the University of Notre Dame by funding scholarships, internships and annual fellowships, and he and his wife donated $10 million to start a Christian private school that emphasizes travel for its students and teaches evolution. Sparks says “Night in Rodanthe” was inspired, in part, by his first meeting with his wife, Cathy. He admitted the day after he met her that he wanted to spend his life with her. Cathy was somewhat dubious of this early declaration but 19 years later, they are still together. The names of the novel’s main characters, Paul and Adrienne, are actually the names of Sparks’ in-laws who requested this as a Christmas present. Read “Nights in Rodanthe” and all of Nicholas Spark’s books at the LaGrange Memorial Library.
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Saturday Friendship Baptist Church of Gabbettville holds a prayer breakfast at 9 a.m. Donations of $5 per person were requested. Faith Temple Church of Deliverance at 221 Edgewood Ave. presents “The Fruit of the Spirit” at 6 p.m., sponsored by the pastor’s aide auxiliary. The Rev. C.M. Chivers is pastor. Praise in the Square will begin at 9 a.m. in the square downtown. Open to all youth pastors and youth ministries who would like to perform. Bethlehem Baptist Church in West Point holds a fundraiser from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Kroger parking lot in LaGrange, featuring Huckleberry barbecue plates for $7.
Sunday Word Harvest Ministries hosts Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m. in the banquet room of the Days Inn on Whitesville Road. Friendship Baptist Church of Gabbettville celebrates its 141st church anniversary at 11 a.m. Ward’s Chapel CME Church at 140 North St. hosts family and friends day at 3 p.m. Paul Stevenson will be preaching a trial sermon at 11 a.m. at Ward’s Chapel CME Church at 140 North St. New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the anniversary of its women in church ministry at 11 a.m. Mary Smith, wife of the Rev. Rufus Smith, will be the guest speaker. Dinner will be served afterward. New Beginnings Baptist Church celebrates deacon and deaconess day at 10 a.m.
■ Dear Abby Dear Abby is written by Jeanne Phillips, also known as Abigail Van Buren sylvania Dear Phone Call Fielder: One would think that a person who is old enough to be looking for a good time in an establishment that serves liquor would also be mature enough to charmingly discourage unwanted attention. However, because the situation you have described happens frequently, I am printing your letter. I agree that giving someone
Mall event to benefit arts organizations From staff reports
Margee and Allen Keeble demonstrate a foxtrot move during a recent complimentary dance lesson before the October meeting of the Moonlight Ballroom Dance Club. Eric Foote, an Arthur Murray instructor, will teach a beginner swing dance lesson at Friday’s dance, which will begin at 8 p.m. Suggested dress is upscale casual. Visitors and guest couples are welcome, cost is $20 per couple. The Rev. Larry West will be the guest speaker. The Rev. William E. Harris is pastor. Mount Beulah Baptist Church will celebrate its Women in White service at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Dorothy King Hyman of Judah of Praise Cathedral Church. The Rev. W.C. Thornton is pastor. Dinner will be served. Rising Grove Baptist Church at 209 E. Crovat St. will hold a pastor’s aide program at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. C.W. Howell of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Hamilton.
Meetings Today
Troup County Master Gardeners meet at 7 p.m. at the Troup County Agriculture Building on Vulcan Road. LaGrange Chapter No. 474 Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge Hall on Watson and Brown streets.
Saturday Troup County Republicans meets at 9 a.m. at Ryan’s Steakhouse on Lafayette Parkway. For more information, call Betty Bruce at (706) 884-4425. The Experimental Aircraft Organization holds a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. at LaGrange-Callaway Airport. Cost is $5.
Woman givng men fake phone number no lady Dear Abby: I am a licensed psychologist and the director of a small counseling center at a liberal arts college. Part of my duties include answering emergency calls from students who are in crisis. A local coed apparently has been regularly giving out my cell phone number to young men she meets in bars whom she does not want to reject on the spot. Abby, you wouldn’t believe the calls and text messages I receive at all hours of the day and night. I hear a lot in my line of work, yet some of these calls have made me blush. Not only is this an inconvenience for me, but it would create a difficult situation for someone in a real crisis who can’t get through to me because my phone is tied up with these phone calls and text messages. Ladies, young and old alike: Please be honest. If you are not interested in the man, say so. You don’t have to annihilate him. Just say that you enjoyed meeting him but the “spark” isn’t there, and wish him luck in his dating future. Please do not give him someone else’s number. That’s a coward’s way out, and it is extremely unbecoming. – Phone Call Fielder in Penn-
Debby Durrence, left, president of Lafayette Society for Performing Arts, picks up discount tickets from Kelley Mitchell, marketing director of the LaGrange Mall, for Sunday night’s ‘A Night of Gifting’ event at the mall.
a wrong phone number is cowardly. I have heard from many men who have told me that if a woman isn’t interested, she should be direct about it. Believe it or not, the honesty will be appreciated. Dear Abby: Thanksgiving will be here soon, and I hope you will help me spread a timely message. Each year the media cheapens the holiday by referring to it as Turkey Day instead of Thanksgiving. Please remind your readers that the name Turkey Day is both inaccurate and inappropriate. While I think turkeys are charming and entertaining, our family does not gather on the fourth Thursday of November to celebrate the intelligence or majesty of these remarkable birds. Instead, we try to carry on the tradition of the Pil-
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grims who were thankful for their bounteous blessings after surviving their first winter in the New World. I believe the expression “Happy Turkey Day” contributes to the dumbing down of America, and that we are falling further and further away from the real meaning behind the holiday with each passing year. Please help to remind your readers to use the correct name for this important holiday, and let’s all have a Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for the opportunity to vent. – Mark M. in Tampa, Fla.
There’s no need to wait for after Thanksgiving sales for good deals. The LaGrange Mall is teaming Sunday with the Lafayette Society for Performing Arts for a night of special discounts and events. “A Night of Gifting” will feature extended mall shopping hours, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Most of the mall stores will be offering additional discounts ranging from 5 to 30 percent off for customers who purchase a $5 ticket before shopping. LSPA members will be at the mall to sell the discount tickets, necessary to receive the special deals. They also are available at the LSPA Center at 214 Bull St. from 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays, and at the mall office from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. weekdays. On Sunday, there will be a fashion show hosted by Belk, excerpts from “The Nutcracker” performed by the Lafayette Ballet, and an opportunity to purchase Nutcracker tickets, according to Kelley Mitchell, marketing manager for the mall. “A Night of Gifting is another way for the LaGrange Mall to give back to the community,” she said. “LSPA is an incredible organization that offers so much to our young people. We’re proud to partner with them in this event.”
Along with the sales and performances, there will be door prizes and a face painter at the event. Lafayette Society for Performing Arts is an umbrella organization that supports such programs as the Lafayette Theater Company, Lafayette Ballet Company, the Azalea Storytelling Festival and the Young Singers of LaGrange. LSPA also offers outreach programs in dance and drum circles at Cannon Street and Berta Weathersbee elementary schools. Mitchell said she has a soft spot for the arts organization. “Although my daughter has chosen softball as her first love, she has always loved to sing and was in Young Singers for several years,” she said. “Her singing performances in cities such New York and Nashville, along with local performances, taught her so much. I would encourage every parent to check into the benefits of LSPA.” Debby Durrence, president of LSPA, said she is appreciative of the mall’s support. “In this slow economic time, anything we can do to raise money to helpful,” she said. “The mall has been wonderful in providing this climate-controlled space, as well as the tables, chairs, staging and system. They’ve made it very easy for us to do this event.”
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LaGrange Daily News
‘If I survive this ...’ Retiring chamber chief deals with lost records, boosting tourism in 30-year career By Joel Martin Senior writer
Jane Fryer had her doubters in the beginning. “They didn’t think a woman could do the job,” Fryer said, reflecting on nearly 30 years as executive director and president of the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce. “They interviewed all these men, and I had also applied for the job. After a search, I guess they couldn’t find who they wanted, so they hired me.” Fryer retires from the chamber on Dec. 31, but will maintain a second-floor office and stay on for a year as secretary of the LaGrange Development Authority. One of the 35 board members at the chamber voted against Fryer in 1979 because “he just didn’t think I could do the job and he was very vocal about it,” she said. “But many years later he came to me and told me he was wrong and just wanted to let me know he was the one who voted against me. That meant a lot for him to come to me and say that so many years later.” But Fryer thought her doubters might be right after what happened the first year after her selection. She had gathered most of the chamber ’s financial records reports, deposit slips and paid invoices and put them in a large box on her desk. A high school student who cleaned up on weekends threw the box away. “I came in Monday morning and the box was gone,” she said. “I just panicked. I called him and he said he thought it was trash and threw it away. The city had already picked up the garbage and I started crying, thinking, ‘What am I going to do?’ ” It had rained that weekend, but
she was about to go to the landfill and slop through the mud in an effort to find the records. Her husband, Russell, told her to forget about the landfill and tell Arthur Mallory, then-president of the chamber board, what had happened. She went to LaGrange Banking Co. and sat down with Mallory, who was the bank president. “I had to go tell him I had lost all the records for the whole past year,” she said. “I got to his office and his foot was propped up on the desk, and he was puffing on a cigar. He said, ‘What’s wrong?’ and I told him I had lost all the records for the past year. I was crying and said, ‘I’m so sorry.’ I just knew I would be fired before my career got off the ground. He sat there for a minute and didn’t say a word. It seemed like forever.” He told her to call the banks and ask them to make copies of everything. “It took me several months working as hard as I could to recreate those records,” Fryer said. “Thank goodness not a lot else was going on. I thought, ‘If I survive this, I’m going to be able to survive a lot of other things.’ ” From then on, Fryer made certain she marked boxes really well so they couldn’t be mistaken for trash. Fryer survived another scary experience when the chamber started having “early bird” breakfast meetings early in her career. The first one was at Days Inn and about 30 or 40 people showed up, but not Glen Long, who was board chairman at the time. “I called his house and said, ‘Where are you?’ and he had forgotten all about it,” Fryer said. “I was brand-new and scared to
Jane Fryer tries a four-legged mode of travel during a trip to Germany to recruit ae light metal castings to open a facility in Troup County. death.” The breakfasts, which are held each month except December, January and July, now draw about 180 people on average. State Attorney Gen. Thurbert Baker and Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond have been frequent and popular guest speakers. “The breakfasts are so popular,” Fryer said. “I’ve found that other communities our size don’t get the crowds like we do, but they get the big crowds at ‘Business After Hours,’ which is an afternoon affair. I think our community likes taking care of business first thing in the morning. So many things are going on in the afternoon, like Little League and Boy and Girl scouts.”
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■ Jane Fryer timeline ■ Sept. 14, 1942 – Jane Fryer born, the youngest of three children. ■ 1968 to 1973 – Fryer serves as a teacher’s aide and substitute teacher in the Troup County school system. ■ June 1973 – LaGrange Development Authority established. Fryer later becomes board secretary and will remain so through 2009. ■ Sept. 7, 1973 – Fryer’s first day on the job at the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce. ■ 1979 – Fryer appointed as chamber executive director. The title later
changes to president. ■ 1987-88 – Fryer elected as president of the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. ■ 1991 – Tourism added to chamber’s agenda. ■ Jan. 8, 1993 – Fryer honored and ‘roasted’ at the chamber’s annual meeting. ■ July 1993 – Fryer named Professional of the Year by the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
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■ July 1996 – Chamber moves into new offices on Bull Street at Lafayette Square. ■ September 1997 – Fryer becomes the first woman to receive the Rip Wiley Award from the Georgia Economic Developers Association for being ‘someone who epitomizes leadership in industrial development, someone who could stand as the pattern for us all.’ ■ Dec. 31 – Fryer to retire from the chamber.
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for 52 years until her death in 2004 at age 95. DASH for LaGrange Inc. then bought and renovated it. Jane married Russell Fryer in 1958 (he died in 1995) and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1960. They had two children, Donna May, who works for CharterBank in West Point, and Michael Fryer, who worked at Bill Heard Chevrolet until the company went bankrupt earlier this year. After taking courses at LaGrange College, Jane Fryer worked as a teacher’s aide and substitute teacher in the county school system from 1968 to 1973. But with two kids to rear, substitute teaching was too unpredictable. “I’d have to wait until that morning to get a call and they’d say can you be at such and such a school at 8 o’clock? and I never knew where I was going to be,” she said. “Then I’d have to rush to get there. But I loved it and I was even thinking about a career in education.” In September 1973, she took a part-time job at the chamber, working from noon to 5 p.m. for $2 per hour. She figured she could get the kids off to school and get the house straight before reporting for work. In her first day on the job, executive director Carlton Higgenbotham and bookkeeper/secretary Jenny Crawford went off to a meeting and left Fryer alone in the office, which was located in a former service station on Main Street next to Loy’s Office Supplies. They told her to expect phone calls and people coming in with questions about the community. “They said, ‘Use your common sense. You grew up here and you
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■ Bobby Carmichael, CB&T president, former chamber chairman: You run across people during your career that you know are special. They have a unique desire to “get it done” whatever the endeavor, whatever the challenges. They know the mission, they don’t ask a lot of questions, they don’t procrastinate, they don’t pass it off to others, they just want to “get it done.” These people are optimistic that there is a way to make it happen and to make it happen fast. They don’t waste your time or theirs. They are focused on the finish line. In my career I have been fortunate to cross paths with a few of these people and have had the tremendous joy of watching
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them work and learned from them. They embody the heart of a servant-leader. Jane Fryer is one of these people. It has been my honor and joy to spend time working with her in so many settings. She has never wavered from these traits regardless of the situation. Her loyalty and love for our community is unquestioned. We owe her so much for what she has given us but most importantly the example she has set for us all on how to “get it done.”
■ Renea Willis, chairwoman, Excellence in Education committee: I have many great memories of working with Jane over the years, but my most vivid memory is not a happy one. On Sept. 11, 2001, I was in a meeting at the chamber when Jane came running in and turned on the TV. She explained that a plane had flown into the World Trade Center and she was concerned about our delegation that was en route to Washington. Within minutes of turning on the TV, we all sat there and watched
then-chamber board chairman Fred Turner, an attorney and CPA who had done his homework and asked city and county officials for the money. Dianne Levesque was hired as tourism director in 1991. Fryer’s title changed to president in the early 1990s after she and some board members went to a chamber conference and found out the change had become a nationwide trend. Chamber executive directors often dealt with company presidents and “everyone felt we should have the same title as a top person in industry,” Fryer said. The chamber moved to Bull Street at Lafayette Square in 1996 after a $500,000 fundraising campaign to purchase and renovate the building, which formerly housed Susan Teaver Interiors. The Callaway Foundation is responsible for Lafayette Plaza and the parking garage, which were donated to the city. The building had sustained a lot of water damage from a fire next door at the three-story Furniture Liquidators, which had a pink sofa on top. “Everybody in town was complaining about the pink sofa, and we were, too,” Fryer recalled. “They wanted them to take it down because it didn’t look attractive. It caught fire and somebody thought it was us. But we didn’t do it.”
Fryer has received a few job offers from industries, but nothing could pull her away from the chamber. “I was never tempted to leave,” except for one time in about 1978, she said. “They said, ‘Please don’t leave. You’re the only one who knows where everything is and if you leave, we won’t have anybody that knows anything.’ I stayed and I’ve loved every minute of it. Working with a diverse group of people and seeing the organization grow has just been fabulous.”
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When Fryer started, the chamber had 115 members and a $35,000 budget. Today, it’s 850 members and a budget of $632,853, including $263,403 to promote tourism, which was added to the chamber’s repertoire in the early 1990s after the state approved a hotel-motel tax, 40 percent of which could be earmarked for tourism. “We were not using that money” for a while after the law was enacted, Fryer said. “All that money was collected by the city and county, and they were keeping it all and not spending it on tourism.” That changed at the behest of
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At its annual meeting each January, the chamber elects new board members and officers who have an all-day planning session to establish the year’s agenda. Their mission: “to enhance the economic, civic, educational and cultural growth of Troup County; to enhance the qualify of life in the community; address social issues; and foster continuous improvements in Troup County as a place to live, learn and conduct business.” Staff members are assigned to each of the 13 committees. Nineteen-year veteran Mellody Reaves, vice president of member services, handles the early bird breakfasts, maintains the Web site and conducts membership drives, among other duties. “Although these economic times are hard for everyone, we still get good support from members,” Fryer said. “They have salaries, insurance and rent to pay, and membership dues are about the last thing that gets paid. But we’re still in good shape.”
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■ Ida Tarver Jones, chamber volunteer: It’s impossible to list all the adjectives used to describe Jane as president of the chamber, but I think it’s important to share a few: admirable, Christian lady, dedicated, innovative, smart, caring, fantastic, stern, exact, and faithful for a start. Brilliant, meticulous, youthful, organizer, sweet and dependable are some of the rest. She’s even cute and smart and represents the best in Georgia! No, wait just one minute …
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■ Diethard Lindner, chairman of the LaGrange Development Authority: I first met Jane at the old chamber on Main Street when I came to LaGrange in 1991. I remember being so very impressed that one lady knew of every person, business and industry in this community. The new chamber president will have a big challenge to meet that performance. I am very thankful that Jane has consented to work with me for another year.
■ Tiffany Payne, chamber’s vice president, programs: Jane took a huge risk hiring me 15 years ago at the age of 22 with no real work experience under my belt. I know that I have caused her (at times) great frustrations, but I do appreciate all she has taught me over the years. She has been a great example to me and has helped mold me into who I am today. I consider it a blessing that I was able to work for such a strong and passionate woman.
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■ Hilda Railey, neighbor and friend: Jane and the chamber were a tremendous help to me during the years I managed the local Congressional office for U.S. Reps. Jack Brinkley, Richard Ray and Buddy Darden. She was a big supporter of having a field office in LaGrange, and someone I turned to time and again for advice and assistance. What distinguished Jane, I believe, is her love of people and her love of
her hometown. LaGrange really came alive during her tenure at the Chamber. She is not just dependable but goes the extra step, doing it all for the right reasons, for LaGrange and Troup County. When industrial prospects were in town and there was a dinner or a reception, Jane and I would sometimes be the only women in the room. She was always a strong presence, she knew what she was doing, she was honest and treated everybody alike. With Jane, everybody was a VIP, everybody is important.
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in horror as the second plane hit the World Trade Center. Our minds could not grasp what we were seeing. I remember looking outside at the square which was decorated with American flags, the sun was shining brilliantly and the flowers were blooming profusely and I was not able to reconcile in my mind the peace and tranquility of what I saw outside the window and the tragedy that we were watching unfold on TV. Our LaGrange delegation was able to land safely, and we were all so relieved when they returned home.
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■ Roy Spinks, Coldwell Banker/Spinks Brown Durand, former chamber chairman: Jane has always been a real trooper who would go to any length to attract new business to Troup County. One of my favorite stories is from the time when we were recruiting Aerotron Airpower, and the owner, R.C. Cannady, invited us to his ranch in Arizona. The plan was for us to go on a horseback ride. We expected to be gone
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■ Mellody Reaves, vice president member services, LaGrange-Troup Chamber of Commerce: Jane always has had a “can do” attitude. Seriously. A lot of people say that, but she always meant it. If someone came up with an idea, she would respond, “We can do that!” I wish I had a nickel for every time she said it in the 19 years I’ve worked for her. I wouldn’t be rich monetarily, but I’ve certainly been enriched by her examples of work ethic and dedication to the chamber of commerce and this community.
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LaGrange Daily News
Change is the buzzword, but it’s definitely coming Not so long ago (for some of us), Sam Cooke sang, “It’s been a long time coming, but a change is gonna come.” Change, buzz word of the day, may not come in exactly the shapes and sizes we expect but, as Mr. Cooke portended, oh baby, it’s definitely gonna come. As I sit back and watch what changes new thinking may or may not bring in this beloved country of ours, I can’t help but catalog what changes I’d wring from my own self, motivational improvements for the looming year, for a hopefully brighter future. Hence, this post-election, midlife, early-November list of personal changes I’d take on &#8211; given time, concern, and inclination enough: I’d pray more. In his first letter to the Thessalonians, Paul tells us to pray without ceasing &#8211; a task I think we’d all agree was much easier contemplated and planned than actually done. Most of us work pockets of prayer into our days, whether it’s a few stolen
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moments in the pre-dawn hours or a desperately flung plea just before that big test, that big interview, that big confrontation. The secret, I’ve come to believe, is consistency: to live a life so that the very act of breathing is a prayer &#8211; which, again, is so much easier to plan than to enact. I’d serve more. I’m amazed at the number of students who traipse up the Hill ready to give of themselves. Say what you will about this Millennial Generation, many of them are as selfless and giving as I’ve ever encountered.
Georgia author Janisse Ray’s essay, “Beyond Capitalism,” appeared in Where We Stand: Voices of Southern Dissent.
They are anxious to give of themselves and their time &#8211; and when there is no project handy, they create them: tutoring in our schools, interning at local service agencies, taking time with our community’s youth. I asked a student once about his devotion to service; he shrugged and said, “I was raised to care.” It’s a bold testament, this concept of serving others, one that the younger generations seem to grasp better and more readily. I’d learn more. When I took my last comprehensive exam, I vowed that I would never again take another test. Not too long after that I trekked down to LaGrange College and met Rita Kitts, an 80-year-old who had received her BA from the college a year before and who continued to take classes, including my creative writing, for the sheer joy of knowledge. A decade later, Ms. Rita completed a second degree, this one in history; she was 90. With two degrees under her belt, she’s still going strong, learning
something new every day, serving as ready testament to what a treasure the mind truly is. I’d read more. I once read an interview with Bobbie Ann Mason, a Kentucky writer, in which she contemplated her future reading, figuring a book a week for the next 40 years &#8211; which totaled to about 2000 books. For someone who lives to read, that’s a painfully small number. That number is why I plan 4 and 5 books ahead, why I have ready stacks both at the house and at my office, why I’m sometimes reluctant to read a friend’s suggested book &#8211; I have only so much time to get through mountains! And I realize, even with a blessedly long life, I’ll never really get much farther than the foothills. I’d go more. Back during my undergraduate days, a good friend and fellow English major and I talked long and hard about a postgraduate backpack romp through England and Ireland. We planned and planned and, when it came
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what changes I’d wring from my own self, motivational improvements for the looming year.
” right down to it, succumbed to jobs and other obligations and never got around to going. Same thing happens today: the family and I plan dozens of adventures but only a fraction of them actually occur, time and life slipping by faster and faster. To go, I’ve come to realize, is to live. Small changes, none of which would transform this country, this world. Still, the biggest changes spring from small beginnings, right? In that spirit, then, here’s hoping for the years ahead, that brighter future. Cheers.
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Always brake for hummers Every fall, mostly without our knowing it, ruby-throated hummingbirds migrate across the south, heading to the Florida coast and across the Gulf to over-winter. They make a wave of living jewels, pausing at the last trumpet flowers and honeysuckle. One year, at a hummingbird festival, I watched a biologist clip a little silver band on the leg of a hummingbird. My friend Ann stood so long at the table, mesmerized, that finally, after the calibrating and inspecting and recording was done, she got to release the bird. She held it in her flat palm like a child, feeling the dewdrop of a heart race. Then the bird rose, shook out its miniature blue-green cloak of wings, and vanished. Later we sat at a bird window and watched a hymn of hummingbirds clamoring over the feeders and the salvia: males with their red throats, females of a green so iridescent and luminous my throat tightened. Every year, despite what we do to the landscape, despite the diminishment of what they depend upon, the hummingbirds keep coming. In spring they fly north, where they build delicate tea-cup homes out of moss and lichens, and there, following elaborate mating rituals, they lay eggs hardly bigger than jelly beans. They raise impossibly tiny offspring. Late fall they fly south, over strip developments and eight-lane highways, over herbicide-laden cotton fields and kudzu-wrapped gullies, over sprawl, over clearcut forests. Above our heads they pass unnoticed. For Christmas one year, our son gave me a matchbox of feathers so small and airy that I have to hold my breath when I look at them. A rubythroated hummingbird had hit his bedroom window, and died, and, before burying it, he collected some of its feathers. We all have to be aware that as consumers, as seekers of prosperity, we are not only guilty of the destruction of our world, we are charged with the task of remaking it. We must educate ourselves about the consequences of our daily lives. Hundreds of times every day, we make decisions that either add to global warming, extinction and pollution, or prolong and strengthen life on earth. These decisions can be as small as turning out a light, or as big as deciding not to have another child, or not to build a new house on an undeveloped piece of land. Every day we have the chance to act courageously and ethically. We are very powerful then. The hummingbirds are in our hands.
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Man from Kentucky invaluable “I hope to have God on my side, but I must have Kentucky.” Abraham Lincoln Which is how discerning conservatives felt while waiting to see if, in Election Day’s secondmost important voting, Kentuckians would grant a fifth term to Mitch McConnell, leader of the Senate Republicans. They did, making him Washington’s most important Republican and second-most consequential elected official. This apotheosis has happened even though he is handicapped by, as National Review rather cruelly says, “an owlish, tightlipped public demeanor reminiscent of George Will.” That disability is, however, a strength because it precludes an occupational hazard of senators — presidential ambition. Besides, McConnell, 66, is completely a man of the Senate. At 22, he was an intern for Sen. John Sherman Cooper and went from law school to the staff of Sen. Marlow Cook. Because McConnell has been so thoroughly marinated in the institution’s subtle mores and complex rules, he will wring maximum leverage from probably 43 Republican votes. Which is why Democrats spared no expense in attempting to unhorse him, recruiting a rich opponent and supplementing his spending with $6 million from the national party. McConnell, to his great credit, had made himself vulnerable by opposing the “Millionaire’s Amendment” to the McCainFeingold law restricting political speech. That amendment punished wealthy, self-financing candidates by allowing their opponents to spend much more than the law otherwise allows. Last summer, the Supreme Court struck down the amendment for the reasons McConnell opposed it, including this one: Government has no business fine-tuning electoral competition by equalizing candidates’ abilities to speak. McConnell opposes public financing of presidential campaigns on Jeffersonian grounds (“To compel a man to
George F. Will is a columnist with Washington Post Writers Group.
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furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors is,” said Jefferson, “sinful and tyrannical”). McConnell is a constitutionalist who has opposed McCainFeingold and other abridgements of free speech, including the proposed constitutional amendment to ban the expressive act of flag burning. Speaking last week by telephone from Kentucky, McConnell said Republicans should feel “disappointment, not despair.” In comprehensively adverse conditions &#8211; “the worst since the Depression” &#8211; their presidential candidate nevertheless won 46 percent of the vote. Although 23 percent of Barack Obama’s voters were under 30, McConnell does not subscribe to “as the twig is bent” determinism. (“Just as the twig is bent, the tree’s inclined” — Alexander Pope.) He does not think the younger generation has acquired an indelible Democratic imprint. Ninety percent of John McCain’s vote was white, and the white percentage of the turnout has fallen from 90 percent in 1976 to 77 percent in 2004 and 74 percent in 2008. Still, McConnell believes that although Hispanics, the nation’s largest minority, gave Obama two-thirds of their votes, they are entrepreneurial and culturally conservative and therefore not beyond the reach of Republicans. Legislatively, Republicans can
begin clarifying their convictions by pressing to limit the scope and duration of what a Republican administration has unleashed — the increasingly indiscriminate intrusion of government into financing the private sector. McConnell believes the bailout legislation was “necessary but not necessarily precedential.” It should be considered a one-time response to a once-in-a-century crisis, and should be terminated “as soon as possible” by government selling the assets it has acquired in order to recoup the money it has spent. “The Senate,” says McConnell, “is a place that brings many things to the middle, or stops them altogether.” He has urged the president-elect to “tackle the big issues &#8211; Social Security, Medicare &#8211; that cannot be addressed without some kind of bipartisan buy-in.” Democrats probably can peel off a few Republican senators to reach 60 votes for some of their agenda. But not for all of it, which actually should please President Obama. For example, McConnell’s caucus probably can stop organized labor’s top priority &#8211; abolition of workers’ right to a secret ballot in unionization votes. Obama has endorsed this travesty but might prudently hope it never reaches his desk. McConnell is Kentucky’s most important politician since Henry Clay, “the Great Compromiser.” Clay’s attempts to defuse the sectional crisis rooted in slavery failed, but they bought time for Northern strength &#8211; in population and industrial muscle &#8211; to become sufficient to save the nation. McConnell, too, has the patience that politics repays and that the Republican recuperation might require. But he also has a keen sense of how the nation “can change on a dime.” Drawing upon this year ’s grim experience, he dryly says: “Governing is a hazardous business for presidential parties.” George Will’s e-mail address is georgewill@washpost.com.
Dear Editor: The people have spoken. “The One” has been elected, and may God have mercy on us. How sad it is that the only hope for the country is that Obama’s campaign rhetoric might be typical political baloney. If he actually attempts to bring about all that Messianic change and is enabled by the considerable Democrat congressional majority, the notion that we live in the “Land of the Free” will become a mere footnote to history. The unholy alliance between Obama and the Democrats in Congress will bleed this country dry. The recession they have been talking up for almost eight years has finally come to pass, and it will last for years. The Democrats will tax the producing class ruthlessly, and the producers, being intelligent people, will simply stop producing and invent new tax shelters in selfdefense. When the tax revenue from “the wealthy” mysteriously dries up, all the rest of us will feel the grip of the tax man around our collective throats. Like Forrest Gump said, “Stupid is as stupid does.” Fifty-three percent of American voters have done something profoundly stupid. Hard times are coming, and they will be just as hard on Obama’s adoring throngs as they will be on those of us who voted against him. Welcome to the Third World. Tom Weeks LaGrange
Where’s the love? Dear Editor: In a Tuesday letter to editor headlined “Teach love, not hatred,” I must have missed the love in Sandy Lee’s letter. The statement about Georgia voting Republican and being called racist for voting for McCain. In this way of thinking, would the states that went Democratic, be labeled racist for not voting Republican? I voted for the man that came close to my beliefs. From what I heard and saw, Obama wasn’t it. Sandy, what you heard and saw, only time will tell whether it was for the good of America. Your man won. Why would this be an issue now? Teaching love sounds great! Calling all Republicans racist for the way they voted, that falls under hatred. Teacher of love you’rw no. Hatred might be your best subject. Michael Green Hogansville
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Elderly have right to live-saving procedures DEAR DR. GOTT: I have spent about 50 years in education, most of them in higher-education as a college professor, college president and university chancellor. That, of course, doesn’t make me an expert in medical doctors’ behavior, even though I do have a doctorate. However, what allows me to gain insight into the way doctors approach patients is my long battle with life-threatening afflictions. I have had two heart attacks, a cancer operation and two bypass surgeries — the last one a bit over a year ago. What prompted me to write this note to you is the letter you received from another doctor challenging your right to put on paper advice as to what you felt could be done with a patient who needed an abdominal aortic aneurysm repaired.
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■ Dr. Gott There are some points in the letter of this MD that are very disturbing. One: The general manner of that the letter is impolite, unworthy of a professional person. By the way it is worded, one gets the impression that this fellow has a superiority complex and/or he is envious that he/she is not writing your column. Two: I have been reading your column for years now, and I have never read anything that would indicate a radical action by your readers about their health without consultation with a doctor of their choice. You simply give options. Three: This MD seems to think that we, the common folk, have no intelligent sophistication in examining the options that you bring
forward. He seems to believe that we cannot evaluate the dangers that are present in serious operations. Four: There seems to be a hue of age discrimination in his remarks. Just because we are old — I am 80 — does not mean that we should not be able to avail ourselves of the modern methods of medicine and, furthermore, as I noted already, that we should not be allowed to have a part in the decision on a very risky operation. This MD truly struck the wrong cord in me. DEAR READER: I agree with your observations about that particular letter. I am unsure whether he or she was an MD, but I can only hope that was not the case. This person should not be allowed to care for others with the attitude displayed.
doesn’t surface in front of inlaws or outsiders. If someone introduces it, stop the conversation immediately; otherwise, it could get out of hand in a most unpleasant manner. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Be careful that you don’t let your ego get in the way of accepting change when an associate provides a better method than your way for doing something. If you reject it, you’ll be sorry. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Instead of condemning yourself for poor management of your finances, take some time to analyze your budget in order to discover what you must do to correct your situation. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — People will not appreciate your dictatorial methods, so be careful how you go about asserting yourself. They’ll not take kindly to harsh tactics. CANCER (June 21-July
22) — Do not put limitations on your thinking. By the same token, however, do not focus on damaging, negative thoughts, either. Be sure that your concentration zeros in on positive, upbeat things. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Be frank about your situation, and don’t let your friends draw you into arrangements or activities you can’t afford. If you haven’t got the funds to heedlessly spend, bow out. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Vacillating over critical decisions will lessen your chances for achieving anything of substance. Use your deductive powers to decide your choices and then trust your judgment. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Usually you’re an upbeat individual who tends to view life from a positive perspective. At this time, however, your focus leans toward the negative, concentrating only on self-defeating thoughts.
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Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Guard against a tendency to put your trust, once again, in people who have never measured up to your expectations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) — Developments and circumstances might impose an arrangement with certain people about whom you won’t be too happy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) — If you cannot arouse any enthusiasm about taking care of a tough situation that needs tending, it might be wise to postpone it until you can. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don’t rely on Lady Luck to bail you out, because she is on vacation. In fact, you might want to postpone things for another day, especially if it involves a risky situation. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Make sure that an unresolved family matter
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Congress mulls bailout changes WASHINGTON (AP) – While the Bush administration shifts course on its $700 billion rescue plan, Congress is examining whether even bigger changes should be made in the program in light of the deteriorating economy and soaring mortgage foreclosures. The debate may not be resolved until President-elect Barack Obama takes office Jan. 20 and pursues policies for administering the rescue program that are likely to be more closely aligned with his Democratic allies in Congress. In anticipation of the change of administrations, Democrats were holding hearings in both the House and Senate today examining various aspects of the most serious financial crisis to hit the country in 70 years.
Elsewhere ■ A suicide bomber targeting a passing U.S. military convoy blew up his car near a crowded market in eastern Afghanistan Thursday, killing at least 21 people, including an American soldier, officials said. ■ Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is sending signals that she is open to running for president in 2012, but another potential candidate is sending a different message: Republicans can’t get ahead of themselves. ■ The Air Force general who runs the Pentagon’s missile defense projects said that American interests would be “severely hurt” if President-elect Barack Obama decided to halt plans developed by the Bush administration to install missile interceptors in Eastern Europe. ■ Lowering air pollution in Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley would save more lives annually than ending all motor vehicle fatalities in the two regions, according to a new study.
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Chesney wins top CMA award NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Kenny Chesney won only one of the seven awards he was nominated for at the CMA Awards, but he sure made it count. Chesney took home his fourth entertainer of the year trophy Wednesday, tying Garth Brooks for the most wins in the category, considered the night’s top honor. He’s now won the award the last three years in a row. “Winning entertainer of year for the fourth time in five years is more than this kid ever dreamed of,” Chesney said backstage. While Chesney knows his reign will eventually end, he said, “I’m not going to lay down. I love the heart, commitment and sacrifice it takes to do this.” And to his competitors, he issued a challenge: “Come and get me.” Chesney wasn’t the night’s only big winner. George Strait won single and album of the year, making him the act with the most awards in the history of the Country
Music Association Awards, with 22 total. Strait thanked the songwriters for “letting me sing such a beautiful song” after the poignant “I Saw God Today” won single of the year. He later won album of the year for “Troubadour.” “Everybody says they’ve got the greatest fans. Well, I’ve really got the greatest fans,” Strait said in accepting the album award. Also winning two awards was Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland. Sugarland won the award for duo of the year, and earlier, Nettles won song of the year for Sugarland's hit “Stay.” “We have so much to prove – songs to write, people to win” over, Nettles said backstage. The show, which was cohosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, was highlighted by a touching tribute to U.S. troops, a surprise appearance by rapper Lil Wayne and the return of one of country’s biggest stars, Shania Twain.
Underwood won her third consecutive female vocalist award and told her mom in her acceptance speech, “It’s real hard to sing when you’re in the second row crying.” It came after her performance of her No. 1 hit “Just a Dream,” about a woman who lost her loved one in war. The song was introduced by Leslie Ponder who lost her husband in Afghanistan. The former “American Idol” champ also thanked country fans. “I got here in an unconventional way, and you guys didn't have to accept me at all,” she said. Paisley, who won video of the year earlier, hugged Keith Urban and kissed the stomach of his pregnant wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, as he went up to collect his award.
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ing for pre-K, according to the study. In California, that family must earn $78,500 to afford the $1,519 monthly pre-K bill. Most states with publicly run pre-K programs have targeted services to poor children because they need the most help to be ready for kindergarten. But the study shows that middle-income children also are behind in reading, writing and math when compared with their upperincome peers. For example, one in three middle-class children does not know the alphabet entering kindergarten, compared with one in six upper-income students. That kind of gap creates problems throughout a child's school career and can determine what happens to that child down the road. Students who take pre-k are more likely to graduate high school and go to college. Of the 38 states with publicly funded pre-K, just eight have created programs that offer free early education to all children, mostly because money is scarce for such big ticket services. For states such as Tennessee, which opened its pre-K program in 2005 with lottery money, it’s been a struggle to secure the dollars to grow into such a program, said Bobbi Lussier, executive director of Tennessee’s Office of Early Learning. This year, the state is providing pre-K to 18,000 lowincome 4-year-olds. “It’s a lot easier to start small and ensure quality than it is to have full access and the quality you need,” Lussier said. “You build things from the bottom up, not from the top down.”
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State prekindergarten programs reserved for lowincome students are squeezing out thousands of middleclass families unable to afford early education, according to a national study released Wednesday. A middle-class family of four in Massachusetts needs to earn $94,500 a year to afford rent, food, health care and pre-K – $50,000 more than the state pre-K program's eligibility threshold. That means nearly 32,000 of the state's 3- and 4-year-olds are caught in the middle. The study by the Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group Pre-K Now shows that 700,000 middle-income families in 20 states are feeling the “pre-K pinch” as the economy spirals toward a recession. “This issue has been more or less ignored,” said the study’s author, Albert Wat. “When we talk about the middle-class squeeze, most of the attention has been about college tuition but less has been said about middleclass families who are struggling to pay for early education.” The study breaks down the cost of basic living expenses for middle-class families in the 20 states where pre-: is only for lowincome children. It found that prekindergarten is the single largest expense for middle-class families of four, taking up nearly 30 percent of monthly spending. In Kansas, for example, a family spends $1,267 each month on day care or prekindergarten but only $754 on rent and $979 on food. That family needs to make $64,300 a year to make ends meet while pay-
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Football Friday Greater Atlanta Christian at Callaway, 7:30 p.m. Troup at Cairo, 7:30 p.m. Saturday Dougherty at LaGrange, 7:30 p.m. Huntingdon at LaGrange College, 1 p.m.
Can Grangers rediscover playoff magic? By Kevin Eckleberry Sports Editor
It was a quick and unsatisfying playoff journey for the LaGrange Grangers in 2007. After winning at least one playoff game for seven straight seasons while capturing state titles in 2001, 2003 and 2004, it was one-and-out for the Grangers a year ago. After an 8-2 regular season, LaGrange was bounced by Perry in the first round. The Grangers (8-2) will look to re-establish their postseason winning ways when
they host the Dougherty Trojans (6-4) Saturday night in the opening round of the Class AAA state playoffs. The Grangers are in position to host a playoff game because they put together another banner regular season. The Grangers lost their opener to Newnan, and they fell to Carver in the Region 2AAA championship game two weeks ago. LaGrange bounced back from the Carver loss to edge Troup 17-14 last week. The Grangers finished second in the
region, securing at least one home date at Callaway Stadium. “I’m proud of this team,” LaGrange coach Steve Pardue said. “They’ve overcome a lot.” What the Grangers have overcome is injuries to key players, and a suspension to perhaps the most important offensive player. In the spring, the Grangers lost offensive lineman Chad Grant to a neck injury, and he hasn’t played this season. During the season, LaGrange has lost run-
ning back and defensive back Brian Dowell to a season-ending knee injury in Week 2, dynamic wing back John Jackson to an ankle injury, and quarterback Jamius Gunsby to a suspension. The injuries forced Rodney Tolbert to move from wide receiver to quarterback, and running back Darren Hairston to become a full-time defensive player in place of Dowell.
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■ Class AAA playoffs: Dougherty at LaGrange High, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Defending the line LaGrange gets it done up front By Ross Johnson Sports Writer
Even though a knee injury slowed him down, it’s still been a great season for LaGrange High senior defensive end Tristian Johnson. Johnson, who committed to Kentucky in August, tore his meniscus earlier in the season and had to miss three full games, but he’s still going strong. After all, he’s trying to help the Grangers achieve their ultimate goal: a Class AAA state title. “(The season) is better than the way I thought it would go,” Johnson said. “I never thought it would be this good. I’m more of an impact player than I thought I would be.” Even with the three-game absence, Johnson is tied for third on the team in tackles, totaling 58 on the season. He also leads the Grangers in sacks with four and tackles for loss with eight. When the injury occurred in the Grangers’ Sept. 19 matchup against Central Macon, doctors gave Johnson a choice. He could forgo the rest of the season, or have a surgery that could put him back on the field in less than a month. Needless to say, Johnson took option ‘B’. “I was disappointed I got injured,” Johnson said. “But I was thankful I only had to miss those three weeks.” When he returned against Region 2-AAA opponent Columbus, Johnson let his presence be known—and not in a particularly constructive way, although the Grangers won that game 46-7. “Everyone knew I was back because I jumped off sides three times,” Johnson said. “But I did pretty good that game.” Grangers head coach Steve Pardue was relieved to see Johnson back in business, as injuries like Johnson’s can hurt a player in more ways than one. “He handled (the injury) well,” Pardue said. “It’s as much a mental thing as it physical. It was very important to him to come back as soon as possible. Him being in good shape also helped tremendously.” The defensive line, which consists of Johnson, fellow seniors Kobina Essandoh, Sandtron Harrell and Martavious Hubbard, as well as juniors Jarrell Williams and LaMarcus Hardnett, has been a steady force for the Grangers all season. Essandoh has 55 tackles, and he has three sacks and five tackles for loss.
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LaGrange High defensive lineman Tristian Johnson makes a play during practice on Wednesday. Johnson is the top player on a dominant defensive line.
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■ When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ■ Where: Callaway Stadium ■ What: First round of Class AAA playoffs ■ Records: LaGrange (8-2); Carver (6-4) Harrell has chipped in with 52 tackles, including four for a loss. Williams, who missed several games at the start of the season with an injury, has 43 tackles. Hubbard and Hardnett have 35 and 34 tackles, respectively. The seniors on the line have stepped up to lead the defense, which allows just less than nine points per game. Johnson feels his being a senior has enabled him to take a more active role in leading the unit.
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LaGrange defensive lineman Sandtron Harrell makes a play during last SEE LINE, PAGE 10 week’s win over Troup.
Dogs, Tigers deal with disappointment ATHENS (AP) – Georgia began the season ranked No. 1, featured on countless magazine covers and favored to claim its first national title
in 28 years. With two blowout losses since then, the Bulldogs won’t need to worry about clearing a spot in their trophy case. Auburn was positioned at No. 10 before its first snap and giddily preparing to join the spread offense craze. Well, the guy in charge of that project already lost his job, and the Tigers are in need a dramatic turnaround just to avoid a losing season. The Deep South’s oldest rivals will meet Saturday in a game that serves as a shout-out to all
teams that came up short of expectations this year. Way back in August, Georgia (8-2) claimed that spot without playing a game. The Bulldogs sure looked like national championship material, with 16 returning starters from a team that closed the 2007 season with seven straight wins, including a 41-10 rout of unbeaten Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl. They slipped a couple of spots without losing a game, then got shocked by Alabama between the hedges. The Crimson Tide raced to a 31-0 halftime lead on the way to a 40-31 victory that wasn’t really that close.
Georgia still had a chance to get back in the national championship picture heading into its annual showdown against Florida, but the Gators romped 49-10. The Bulldogs have plenty of skill on offense— quarterback Matthew Stafford, running back Knowshon Moreno, freshman receiver A.J. Green—but an injury plagued line has endured constant shuffling. On the opposite side, Georgia has yet to show the sort of aggressiveness and speed that marked previous defenses, especially when it comes to pressuring the quarterback.
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Flowers leading Trojans By Ross Johnson Sports Writer
LaGrange will see a familiar face on the sidelines Saturday night at Callaway Stadium when the Grangers take on Dougherty in the first round of the Class AAA playoffs. Charles Flowers, the longtime coach of Region 2-AAA rival Shaw High, begancoaching the Trojans of Region 1-AAA last season. The Grangers (8-2) and head coach Steve Pardue haven’t faced a Flowers-led team since 2006, when they defeated Shaw 17-14 on their way to an undefeated regular season. Flowers has Now, Dougherty (6-4) back in the playoffs for the first time since 2005, and the Trojans will meet a LaGrange team that hasn’t had too many hiccups this season. LaGrange has blown past almost all of its opponents, save for its opening defeat to Newnan, a shutout loss to region champion Carver, and a close win over cross-town rival Troup. Fresh off a fifth straight victory over Troup, the Grangers have finally settled into an offensive rhythm under quarterback Rodney Tolbert. Tolbert, who started the last two seasons under center but was moved to wide reciever for the first five games of 2008, had to take over his old position when starter Jamius Gunsby was suspended from the team. Pardue said the team has slowly but surely come along with Tolbert as the signal caller, but have also had to deal with a rash of offensive injuries. “(The first half against Troup) I thought we played real well,” Pardue said. “To put 17 on their defense – that’s about as many points on offense as anybody’s scored on them.” The Granger offense will need to be in full gear Saturday night when Dougherty comes calling. Pardue said the Trojans put lots of pressure on opposing offenses, which is a considerable change from a Flowers defense. “The first quarter of film I watched on them, they blitzed more than they did all the other years combined (at Shaw),” Pardue said. “It’s a real philosophical change on that side of the ball.” That blitzing defense also, Pardue said, can allow for big plays. "Usually, we play a team like that, I think if we're patient and do our job, they may make some big plays, but we have a chance to make some big plays against them," Pardue said. While saying the offense won't go ultra-conservative, Pardue has stressed to the players the importance of hanging on to the ball. "Sometmes, punting isn't a bad thing, especially when you have one like we've got (in Joseph Mansour)," Pardue said. The Lagrange defense will also face a tough challenge when Dougherty comes calling.
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10 - Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 ■ Scoreboard Pro football NFL standings
AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 6 3 0 .667 188 160 6 3 0 .667 255 190 N.Y. Jets Miami 5 4 0 .556 192 182 5 4 0 .556 192 189 Buffalo South W L T Pct PF PA Tennessee 9 0 0 1.000220 117 Indianapolis 5 4 0 .556 191 197 Jacksonville 4 5 0 .444 198 186 Houston 3 6 0 .333 209 254 North W L T Pct PF PA 6 3 0 .667 198 140 Pittsburgh 6 3 0 .667 212 150 Baltimore Cleveland 3 6 0 .333 172 194 1 8 0 .111 125 236 Cincinnati West W L T Pct PF PA 5 4 0 .556 224 251 Denver San Diego 4 5 0 .444 244 218 2 7 0 .222 113 218 Oakland Kansas City 1 8 0 .111 145 243 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA 8 1 0 .889 262 160 N.Y. Giants Washington 6 3 0 .667 171 168 5 4 0 .556 216 219 Dallas Philadelphia 5 4 0 .556 251 180 South W L T Pct PF PA 7 2 0 .778 191 133 Carolina Tampa Bay 6 3 0 .667 200 147 6 3 0 .667 211 174 Atlanta New Orleans 4 5 0 .444 236 229 North W L T Pct PF PA Chicago 5 4 0 .556 237 194 Minnesota 5 4 0 .556 210 215 Green Bay 4 5 0 .444 237 206 0 9 0 .000 151 277 Detroit West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 6 3 0 .667 263 208 2 7 0 .222 170 231 Seattle San Francisco 2 7 0 .222 195 259 2 7 0 .222 128 282 St. Louis Monday Arizona 29, San Francisco 24 Today N.Y. Jets at New England, 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 Denver at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Oakland at Miami, 1 p.m. Chicago at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Baltimore at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Houston at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Detroit at Carolina, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Arizona at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. St. Louis at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. San Diego at Pittsburgh, 4:15 p.m. Tennessee at Jacksonville, 4:15 p.m. Dallas at Washington, 8:15 p.m. Monday Cleveland at Buffalo, 8:30 p.m.
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Class AAAAA 1. Lowndes (10) 10-0 100 1 2. Camden County 10-0 90 2 3. Newnan 10-0 78 3 4. Northside-Warner Robins 9-1 69 4 5. Grayson 10-0 63 5 6. Walton 9-1 44 7
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7. Stephenson 9-1 36 9 8. Etowah 9-1 25 9. Peachtree Ridge 8-2 24 10. North Gwinnett 8-2 12 6 Class AAAA 1. Westside-Macon (10) 10-0 100 1 2. Sandy Creek 10-0 89 3 3. Marist 9-1 81 4 4. Tucker 9-1 67 6 5. Sequoyah 9-1 45 7 6. Evans 10-0 43 8 7. Statesboro 9-1 40 2 8. Thomas County Central 8-2 16 10 tie North Clayton 9-1 16 10. Brunswick 8-2 14 Class AAA 1. Cairo (8) 10-0 98 1 2. Baldwin (2) 10-0 92 2 3. Dunwoody 10-0 78 4 4. Gainesville 10-0 63 5 5. Carver-Columbus 8-2 58 6 6. St. Pius X 9-1 48 3 7. Jackson 10-0 43 8 8. LaGrange 8-2 23 9 9. Eastside 9-1 22 10 10. Peach County 8-2 10 Class AA 1. Buford (10) 10-0 100 1 2. Dublin 9-1 82 4 3. Brooks County 9-1 71 5 4. Jefferson 10-0 66 6 5. Charlton County 9-1 65 7 6. Pepperell 9-1 39 2 7. Appling County 9-1 36 9 8. McIntosh County Academy 9-1 28 3 9. Henry County 9-1 24 10 10. Calhoun 8-2 20 Class A 1. Emanuel County Institute (10) 10-0 100 1 2. Wilcox County 10-0 90 2 3. Lincoln County 9-1 78 4 4. Brookstone 10-0 70 5 5. Bremen 9-1 56 7 6. Savannah Christian Prep 9-1 48 8 7. Whitefield Academy 9-1 25 9 8. Athens Academy 9-1 19 10 9. Clinch County 8-2 17 3 tie Miller County 9-1 17
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Defensive backs find their form FLOWERY BRANCH (AP) – The Atlanta Falcons were hands-on when it came to defending Drew Brees. Good job, guys. Now do it again. After a brilliant effort against the league's most prolific passer, the Falcons' secondary had little time to savor its accomplishment. Next up is Denver's Jay Cutler, who's thrown for more yards than anyone in the AFC. "As defensive backs, we love that," cornerback Domonique Foxworth said Wednesday. "It's a boring game for us when they play smash-mouth, 1950s-style football." Foxworth and his fellow defensive backs epitomize the Falcons as a whole -- an overlooked group that has played far better than anyone outside the locker room was expecting. Atlanta (6-3) is one game out of first in the NFC South and right in the thick of playoff contention, just one season after going 4-12 in the midst of the Michael Vick debacle. The secondary looked extremely vulnerable when the Falcons dealt away their best cornerback, two-time Pro Bowler DeAngelo Hall, to the Oakland Raiders. But the new regime, general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Mike Smith, cobbled together an effective unit built around 35-year-old strong safety Lawyer Milloy. Second-year player Chris Houston held down one corner. Foxworth claimed Hall's old spot after being acquired just before the first game for a late-round draft pick. Erik Coleman was an obscure free-agent signee who's already paid big dividends at free safety. Chevis Jackson was drafted in the third round and immediately won the nickel back role. Last week, they all played a major role in holding down Brees and the high-powered New Orleans Saints. Houston and Coleman both had interceptions. Jackson picked off one, too, and took
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it 95 yards for a touchdown. In all, the Falcons broke up a staggering 15 passes. And Hall? He's already been released by the Raiders. "When the offense is done, I usually sit down to get a break," fullback Ovie Mughelli said. "But I was standing up on the sideline. I wanted to see what the defense was going to do. Our defensive backs, from Chevis Jackson to Chris Houston, all of them, were just playing their butts off. "People used to say that was the weak spot for our defense," he added. "Well, if that's our weak spot, we have one heck of a defense." Foxworth is the biggest surprise. Few people noticed when the Falcons acquired him from Denver just five days before the season opener, but Dimitroff knew he was a former third-round pick who never had a chance to shine with the Broncos. Champ Bailey was the star cornerback in Denver. By comparison, Foxworth looked like a failure. "He's the guy out there," Foxworth said. "If you have any passes caught on you, it looks like you're not any good because they always match you up against that guy. It was difficult out there. I'm happy to be here." Foxworth was inactive for the first game and played sparingly the next five weeks while Brent Grimes, an undrafted, first-year player, started at cornerback. During the bye week, Smith and his defensive staff decided Foxworth was finally ready to take over. Against the Saints, he had his best game yet, breaking up three passes and showing a bit of the cocky flair that Hall used to exhibit in the secondary. He's clearly not lacking in confidence. "I don't think my talent was much of a secret around this league, to be honest with you," Foxworth said. "A number of teams wanted to trade for me."
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Atlanta’s Joe Johnson drives past Boston’s Paul Pierce during Wednesday’s game. Pierce hit the game-winning shot.
Pierce saves Celtics BOSTON (AP)—The Atlanta Hawks have improved since losing to the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs last spring. Too bad for them that the defending champions haven’t changed much at all. NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce hit a fallaway jumper with 0.5 seconds left to give Boston a 103-102 victory over Atlanta on Wednesday night, handing the Hawks their first loss of the season and their first since the Celtics ousted them en route to their unprecedented 17th title. “A great player hit a great shot,” Hawks coach Mike Woodson said. “I hate for the game to end—not like that. That game was played beautifully on both ends of the floor, by both teams, and they made a great play at the end.” Pierce scored 34 points in all, Kevin Garnett had 25 with 12 rebounds and Rajon Rondo had 10 assists for the Celtics. Joe Johnson scored 28 for Atlanta, finding an open Marvin Williams for the go-ahead 3pointer with 7.4 seconds left before Pierce answered at the other end, faking out a pair of defenders and sinking the game-winner. “The last play was drawn up: Get the ball to Pierce; get the hell out the way,” Garnett said. “Superman’s in the booth. Let’s go home. That was the play, and if you don’t believe that ask Doc Rivers and he’ll say the same exact thing.” The Celtics beat Atlanta in Boston for the eighth straight time, including all four in their first-round playoff series last spring when they took advantage of the home-court advantage to oust the Hawks in seven games. But Atlanta came in with a perfect 6-0 record and the hopes of making a statement. “I think we’ve grown a lot since last sea-
son, thanks to the Celtics,” Woodson said. “They put us in that mode, that frame of mind, that you’ve got to come out every night and dig in and play.” Ray Allen scored 17 points, eight of them during an 18-2 run in the second quarter that turned a 44-28 deficit into a tie game at halftime. There were 12 lead changes in the third quarter, and the Celtics never led by as many as two baskets until Garnett hit a jumper from the top of the key, then grabbed a pair of rebounds before laying in an alleyoop that made it 92-88 with 3:33 to play. Boston still led by four when Johnson hit a pair of free throws and then made a fallaway jumper from just outside the lane to tie it 99-all with 35 seconds left. Pierce picked up a foul by driving to the basket and made two free throws, then Johnson drove and kicked it out to Williams for a 3-pointer from the right side to give Atlanta a 102-101 lead. Then came Pierce. “I sort of got to my sweet spot and I felt good the whole time,” he said. “We’re playing a lot of playoff teams early, so it’s good for us to get close games. … We’re learning from them.” Williams’ inbounds pass went through Mike Bibby’s hands as time expired. The Hawks led the entire first quarter, and took a 31-24 advantage when Flip Murray hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer. They scored eight straight points to make it 44-28 with 7:07 left in the half before Boston tied it at 46-all. “Our team swagger is really high right now,” Hawks forward Al Horford said. “We just want to play the game the right way, let people know we’re serious.”
Maddon wins AL award NEW YORK (AP) – Joe Maddon easily won the American League Manager of the Year award Wednesday after guiding the Tampa Bay Rays from baseball’s basement to the World Series. Lou Piniella of the Chicago Cubs took the NL honor. Maddon, who succeeded Piniella as Tampa Bay manager in 2006, was a runaway winner in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. He received all
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but one of the 28 first-place votes—the other went to Minnesota’s Ron Gardenhire. There has never been a unanimous winner for Manager of the Year. Piniella led the NL Central champion Cubs to the league’s best record and beat out Charlie Manuel of the World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies to earn his third Manager of the Year award and first in the NL. The fiery Piniella also won
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Trojans quarterback Felton Walls has had a solid season and is “very athletic,” according to Pardue. The game changer for the Trojans offense, however, is big senior running back Rico Watts. Watts ran for 162 yards on 14 carries in the Trojans’ 28-21 win over Crisp County three weeks ago, which helped clinch Dougherty’s playoff berth. Like the defense, Pardue doesn’t recognize Flowers’ new offensive philosophies either. Flowers ran a traditional run-based WingT formation while at Shaw, but implement-
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Better luck next year. “I wouldn’t say this was a disappointing season,” receiver Mohamed Massaquoi said. “We did have high expectations. Every year we come into the season with high expectations. Things did not fall exactly like we wanted them to fall, but we still have a lot to play for.” Indeed, the Bulldogs are ranked No. 13 and should land an attractive bowl trip if they win their final two regularseason games. After traveling to Auburn this weekend, they’ll get a week off before hosting Georgia Tech on Nov. 29. Georgia can go 11-2 by winning out—the exact same record as a year ago, when the Bulldogs surged to No. 2
in 1995 and 2001 with Seattle. ■ A’s MAKE TRADE: The Oakland Athletics have completed their trade for star outfielder Matt Holliday from the Colorado Rockies, acquiring the big bat they wanted for the middle of their lineup. The Rockies receive righthanded reliever Huston Street, lefty starter Greg Smith and promising outfielder Carlos Gonzalez from the A’s.
ed an I-form offense with some spread influences at Dougherty. “They have a great tailback in (Watts), and have a lot of two-tight end sets,” Pardue said. “Then, they’ll throw some shotgun formations at you, too.” Pardue said the key will be coralling Walls and Watts, and not letting the Trojans’ big offensive line push around the defense. As with all playoff games – and the Grangers have seen their fair share of them – Pardue said the team has a “sense of urgency” while at practice, but once game time arrives, he expects the players to leave it all on the field. “When the game gets here, we won’t play it tight,” Pardue said.
in the final rankings behind national champion and conference rival LSU. Of course, this season feels a whole lot different. “When you look at where we wanted to be at the beginning of the season, this is a little bit tougher to take,” offensive lineman Clint Boling said. “We went 11-2 last year, but the expectations were higher this year.” Then again, the Bulldogs look like a major success next to Clemson and Auburn, which share a nickname (Tigers) and suffered through the same sort of season. In this Nov. 8, 2008 file photo, Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville watches from the sidelines against Tennessee-Martin in their NCAA football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. The Georgia Bulldogs
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Still, the Grangers have persevered, and they head into the playoffs hopeful of making a strong run at a fourth state championship this decade. “We’ve had so many obstacles to overcome,” Pardue said. “Somebody goes down, somebody steps up. That’s the sign of a good team.” Even though the Grangers were held scoreless against Carver, and they were limited to 10 points against Newnan, they’re still averaging 30 points per game, which is the best in Region 2-AAA. Tolbert, who has started the past four games in place of Gunsby, has completed 24-of-45 passes for 416 yards with a pair of touchdowns. Last week against Troup, Tolbert threw touchdown passes to David Earl and Matt Pauley in the first half of the Grangers’ 17-14 win. Although the Grangers had less than 30 yards in the second half, Pardue felt the new-look offense is rounding into form. “I feel like we’re finding ourselves,” Pardue said. “Last week, we didn’t play as well offensively in the second half, but you back and look, we probably put up as many points offensively as anybody against Troup.” Running back Ocie Salter has been a big part of what the Grangers have done offensively. The junior has run for 859 yards with eight touchdowns – both team highs. Salter is often the player who gets the call when the Grangers run their specialty play, the buck sweep. “We run it out of a million different formations a million different ways,” Pardue said. While Tolbert is still the Grangers’ top receiver with 22 catches, Earl has caught 21 balls for 367 yards with a team-high four touchdowns. LaGrange’s defense has been typically strong, giving up about 11 points per game. Linebacker Qua Huzzie, who has 97 tackles, is closing in on his third straight 100-tackle season. “He’s the leader of our team and the quarterback of our defense,” Huzzie said. “We put a lot on him mentally.” One of the Grangers’ greatest strengths is junior place kicker Joseph Mansour. Mansour made a 55-yard field goal in the fourth quarter last week to provide the decisive points, and he also averaged nearly 50 yards on his six points.
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“When plays need to be made, (the defensive line) makes them, every time,” Johnson said. “That’s the things about our defense. When a play needs to be made, everyone looks to themselves instead of someone else to make them.” As the Grangers march into the first round of the playoffs Saturday against Dougherty, one of the “better defenses” Johnson has seen since he’s been a Granger will try to put a stop to the Trojans’ bruising ground game. It helps that all the players on defense are on the same page. “We have good chemistry together,” Johnson said. “Most of us have played together for a long time, even since the eighth grade. If we stick together, we can win a state championship.”
started the season No. 1. The Auburn Tigers were No. 10 before taking a snap.The two old rivals meeting Saturday in Auburn. Both started in the Top 10. Both have gone through major coaching changes. Both are struggling just to finish above .500 and maybe eke out a minor bowl invitation. Auburn (5-5) brought in a new offensive coordinator, Tony Franklin, to install the spread before last year’s bowl game—a striking change for a team that had relied on a power running game. It didn’t work. Not even close. The first indication of trouble came in the Southeastern Conference opener against Mississippi State. Auburn won, but the score—3-2—was more in line with a baseball game. Losses fol-
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Notices PUBLIC AUCTION Miscellaneous personal property will be sold to satisfy rent on November 29, 2008 at 9:00am, Location: Commerce Mini Storage, 901 Hogansville Rd, LaGrange, GA. 30241 Contents will be shown prior to bidding. All sales are cash only. We have the right to set a minimum and refuse any bid.
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2007 23 Foot TWO Clearwater Walk Around Cuddie JET SKIS Cash !!! Twin Yamaha 1996 Seadoo, 1995 for non-working appli115 Four Stroke Kawasaki, Double trailer ances. 821 North Green60 hours. Ray Marine, $3500(706)675-3938 wood. 706-415-3168. Electronic. Great Offshore Yard Sale 2000 or Bay Boat Automotive 706-845-6578 Church Of Living Water Autos 821 New Franklin SEARS 14' GAMEFISHER Road 1996 Lincoln Town tri-hull fiberglass, 20 hp In side Sale Car EXC Mercury motor, Saturday 8-Until Fully loaded one owner Minnkota electric Just below Wal-Mart trolling motor, trailer, cold air, leather interior, Furniture, toys, very tinted new wheels and tires. nice clothes motorized windows, Michelin $1900. (706)884-5368 wheel chair lift tires, must see. $3500 (And Free Box) or best cash offer. Campers / RVs & Must sell moving 706Trailers 333-9787 Estate Sale 905 New Franklin Road No Early Birds 32' Fifth Wheel 1997 Saturday 8:30-5pm Prowler Cadillac DeVille Furniture, household Double slides, new tires, Green with leather, goods, antiques, clean $7500. Excellent condition. collectibles, Christmas (706)884-7087
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Other Services C&H TRACTOR Fencing, bushhogging, minor clearing, grading, custom hay. Mike Carroll. 882-4611
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Moving Sale 114 Washington Way Saturday 7-Until Furniture, toys, clothes, much more COME CHECK OUT THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 333 MAIN STREET Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. until Noon. excess inventories, remodeling materials, old tools and equipment. Donate yours and get a tax break. Call 416-6332 for more information.
GMC Motorhome 20 foot Sleep six Well equip New tires Good Condition $4200 or best offer 706-882-2517 1992 FOURWINDS 24' MOTORHOME 48,000 miles, excellent condition. $12,000. 706882-5402
Motorcycles
2004 Harley Davidson Soft Tail Deuce
2002 Silver Honda Accord EX two door, six, cd, 124k miles, sunroof, great condition. $7,500 706594-5604
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2001 Dodge Van 6 Cyl $5985 Gold exterior Taupe interior One owner 97,600 miles DVD player, New tires Clean condition Serious inquiries only 706-884-7209
PRICE REDUCED ANXIOUS TO SELL! $90,000.00; Three bedroom, two bath. Bank owned property at 95 Margaret Way, Hogansville; appraised at $110,000.00; Bank will finance 30 years with 6% interest; payments could be as low as $539.73; NO DOWN PAYMENT with qualifying credit; Contact Kristi at Talbot State Bank 706-674-2215; Member FDIC; Equal Housing Lender
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2001 Chevy Cavalier Auto cold ac great gas millage. One owner Extra clean. $2999 706-663-2573 1-678-234-5042 Can see at 2904 Hamilton Road
$13,500, or best offer Low Miles Excellent Condition 2001 Chevy New Tires. Cavalier 706-884-3441 706-298New tires, new brakes, HOME NEED some 1659 Excellent Condition. repair? Check the services listing in the THINKING OF buying Champagne color classifieds. You’ll be a home? Check the $2500 glad you did. classifieds. 706-594-4432
$55,000 107 acre $5,500 $2800 or best offer 706NOW IS a great time to an acre 586-0940 make a move. If you’re 1-334-501-7740 2000 MACK FLAT BED TRUCK 8 'x 24 ' BODY 148K MILES 6 CYLINDER DIESEL EXTRA NICE $9,500 706-845-6309
thinking of buying or selling your home, the classifieds are an effective and economical way to get results. Call 884-7314 and place your ad today.
Apartments / Townhouses 123 LaFayette Court One bedroom, one bath, $395 monthly, $300 deposit. (706)884-6900
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Brand New Townhouses Available! 2005 KAWA VULCAN 2001 Black Mercedes Two bedroom, two 750 SLK 320 bath with central heat 1650 miles, Hard top convertible. and air, stove, dishBlack and Silver, Excellent condition, washer, refrigerator, Saddle Bags, 57k miles. 706-882washer/dryer connec3000 Real Estate Sales Wind screen, 5506, 706-402-6066 a tions, and mini-blinds Shaft drive, fter 6 pm furnished. Rear springs. Conveniently located in Commercial $5000 town close to shopping Classic / Antique 706-883-8047 and schools. Buy Here 1967 FORD S.W.B $550.00 per month Pay Here 2006 HD XL1200C Ranger Pickup $25.00 application fee Auto Sales Business for Three Bedroom Sportster, 352 V-8 three speed Deposit depends on sale in Lanette near KIA Two Bath Trouble Maker on the column original plant 706-518-5475 credit scores Five acres $85,000 Scallop Pipes, $3600 Sign a 12 month lease, 706-675-0950 7700 Miles, 706-333-9197 get the last month free! Service records 4000 Square Feet 706-884-6775 Available November Available for lease. 1st! Land (Acreage) $8000 obo Great for office, dayCommercial / 706 741 6337 Ask about our other care, or kindergarden, TALLAPOOSA 706 741 8558 Industrial properties! with kitchen RIVER Durand Properties 102 Corporate Park 1300 Foot on river beauti706-883-3481 1981 F700 2006 Suzuki Court. ful bottom land great timGSX 600 ber value three acre Dump Truck 706-523-1545
Buying and selling old coins, gold and silver, old paper money and scrap gold. Will travel to LaUnit 131- Susan Young- Grange to buy. 334-756Friday Couch and chair, Bed- 7184. 4:30 to 7pm room set, more Sivell Electric Unit 206- Ashely Davisbehind McDonald's Sectional Couch, Bed, 700 Agriculture Red and black on Commerce Baby things, more Excellent condition. Furniture, golf cart, Unit 232- Francine HamJacket and Gloves and more mett- Couch, Coffee Hay / Feed / Seed / included Table, Toys, more. $6500 Grain Unit 236- Alandrea Floyd106 Willowcrest Way 706-594-1319 2 Couches, Entertainment Saturday HAY FOR SALE Center, End Tables, more. 8-12 2004 DYNA 706-523-0190 Unit 314- Erica GoodmanMulti-family WIND GLIDE Sectional Couch, Bed, Harley Davidson more 900 Merchandise Good Condition $11,500. Multi Family Unit 403- Nettle Hilliard706-518-8848 Twin mattresses, Dresser, 5581 West Point Bed, more Road Appliances Unit 408- Katrina CantrellSaturday 2004 DYNA Baby items, Bed , more 7am-12pm WIND GLIDE WORK GREAT Unit 515- Morelos GutierHarley Davidson rez- Washer, Dryer, Sofa, Washer and Dryer Good Condition $11,500. 100 Gene's Place Chairs, more 65.00 each, Refrigera706-518-8848 Saturday Unit 518- Beth Kennedy- tor $125.00, Gas Stove 8-12 Outdoor Chaise Lounge, $75.00 Furniture, tools, 2005 Suzuki VL1500cc Dresser, more Electric Stove $75.00. C90 Unit 535- Charles and household items, 706-415-3168 Lots of extras Sandra Hill- Christmas clothes. Excellent condition tree, Bed, Boxes, more Fuel/ Oil/ Coal/ $6500 Unit 614- Chandra Atcher603 Brookstone Drive Wood/ Gas 882-2609,616-2658 son- .TV, Stove, Washer, Saturday Dryer Reftigerator. more 7- Until Top Quality Unit 719- James FranklinOther Baby Items, two Couches, Firewood three Dressers, more. Recreational by the trailer load or 1000 JOHN DEERE Unit 839- Michelle RiceVehicles dump truck load. GATOR Baby Items, more 706-882-7002, 706Like new. 302-7114 or 706-88280 hours. $4800 Boats / Accessories 706-884-1870 8323.
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200 Honda Passport Low miles, good condition. $4800. (706)884-0652
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1937 Chevrolet Beautiful Pick Up Totally restored $20,000 706-884-6163
1992 Chevy Pickup Short wheel base V8, automatic, air power steering, brakes toolbox, clean. $2500 (334)863-5910 2000 Jeep Cherokee V-6 (4.0 L) Great Condition Inside and Out $3000.00 or best offer Purchase this car for a Christmas Gift and receive free Storage and a 50.00 Gift Card for Gas. Call: 706-594-0675
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Georgia Department of Community Affairs (Name of Responsible Entity) 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329-2231; (770) 679-4840 (Address, Zip Code and Telephone Number of Responsible Entity) Laurel Hart (Name of Acting Chief Executive Officer of Responsible Entity) These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Elizabeth Hohl Asbury for Pine Meadows Apartments, L.P. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS At least one day after the end of the comment period the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will submit a request to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds (Title II of the CranstonGonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990) for the following project: Pine Meadows Apartments (Project Title or Name) Pine Meadows L.P. / Pine Meadows Apartments L.L.C., Elizabeth Hohl Asbury Name of Project Owner and Owner Contact) New Construction of a Senior (HFOP) project (Nature of Project) Douglass, Coffee County, GA (Location-City, County, State of Project) $8,445,000.00 (Estimated Cost of Project) FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
2006, Chevrolet LS 1500, V6,work truck, bedliner, 50K, $7,900 Call Dan 706-523-1771
2006 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4X4 Lariat Fully loaded Including Leer Tonneau Cover $21,500.00 Or Best Offer 706-845-0357
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) received an application on June 5, 2008 for the award of federal HOME funding for the development of this project. A preliminary award was granted on November 14, 2008. DCA has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) prepared by DCA. This ERR is on file at DCA at 60 Executive Park South, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329 by appointment only and may be examined or copied weekdays from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency wishing to comment on the project or ERR may submit written comments to Laurel Hart. All comments must be received by within the fifteen (15) day comment period. RELEASE OF FUNDS
2006 F150 XL EXT Cab 4WD, Bedliner, 55K,$9,900 Call Dan 706-523-1771 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended Cab Pickup Great Truck $8800 or best offer 706-812-1933
2006 Ford 150 LX 32,000 miles V6 Under Warranty $10,400 706-884-3417
1993 Chevy S-10 V-6, new transmission, air works, nice truck, $2850 or best offer 706-4022058.
THINKING OF selling your home? Sell it with a classified ad. Call 884-7314.
DCA certifies to the HUD that Laurel Hart in her capacity as Acting Chief Executive Officer consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The HUD approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows DCA to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS Following its receipt of DCA’s request for release of funds, HUD will accept objections to the release of funds or DCA certification for a period of fifteen days only if the objections are made on one of the following bases: (a) The certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of DCA; (b) DCA has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) The grant recipient or other participants in the development process has committed funds, incurred costs, or undertaken activitie not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the HUD; or (d) Another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Five Points Plaza Building 40 Marietta Street Atlanta, GA 30303 Potential objectors should contact Ann Osteen of the local HUD office at (404) 331-5001 or via email at ann.osteen@hud.gov to verify the last day of the objection period.
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12 - Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 Apartments / Townhouses The Gardens Apartments Two bedroom, two bath. Corporate units also available (706) 883-8728 A Winning Location Crest Club Apartments * AFFORDABLE ONE, TWO & THREE BEDROOMS *FIREPLACES AVAILABLE. * PLAYGROUND *BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE *WALKING DISTANCE FROM VALLEY SPORTSPLEX *10 MINS FROM KIA CALL 334-756-8400
Nice Clean Duplex One bedroom convent in town location. No pets 706-594-1054 NICE ONE BEDROOM with all appliances. Heritage Square on Youngs Mill Road. $430, $250 deposit. 882-1771, 333-8336 Two bedroom 99 Keys Street $350 Month 706-957-7130 NOW LEASING!!!!! Come and Enjoy the Winning Lifestyle The Verandas at the Venue *ONE, TWO & THREE SPACIOUS BEDROOMS *QUIET ENVIRONMENT *WASHER/DRYER CONNECTIONS *24 HOUR EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE *MINUTES FROM VALLEY SPORTSPLEX *10 MINUTES FROM KIA Stop Looking and Start Living 334-756-6001 The Valley's Most Elegant Apartment Homes The Vistas at the Venue *TWO & THREE SPACIOUS BEDROOMS *WASHER/DRYER INCLUDED *GARAGES AND STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE. *MINUTES FROM VALLEY SPORTSPLEX *10 MINUTES FROM KIA Call Today for more info 334-756-6000
Commercial 3500 Square Foot former Pizza Parlor in Publix Center on Commerce Avenue $12 per square foot. 602-380-8080
Houses for Rent
Houses for Rent 1101 Second Avenue 1106 Second Avenue Three bedroom $600 month each 706-884-6041 706-885-3184 Three bedroom Two Bath 1322 Greenville Street $675 Month $550 Deposit 706-957-0007 229 Rutland Circle Two bedroom, one bath, $650 monthly. Call Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 706883-6306.
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KIA Workers Four Bedrooms Rentals Only minutes from work site, completely Three bedroom remodel and furnished Two bath enjoy your privacy and relax better than motel $650 living. 88 Horace Carter Road Three months lease re- 706-882-3154 quired. 706-884-4492 216 Hearthstone Drive Three bedroom $725 706-884-1308 11 Louise Street Two bedroom $450 706-302-7221 New Custom Home Three bedroom, three bath, plus bonus room, porches. Decorator fixtures and finishes. Signature Homes 706-884-8642 Two bedroom One bath Central heat and air $500 per month 706-402-5632
TWO BEDROOM TWO FULL BATH absolutely no pets. 706-812-0056 FURNISHED NICE, CLEAN Two bedroom. 884-7747.
Sales Nice Double Wide In Mountville area Three bedroom Two bath On 3/4 acre 706-412-0156
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111 Alton Drive
300 South Page Street Three Bedrooms, Two Baths, $1000/month and $1000 Security Deposit. Please call 706.523.0096 or 706.523.1683.
RESORT LIVING NEAR PINE MOUNTAIN. TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH HOUSE. 706-594-8215 111 Alton Drive. Three bedroom one bath. $695. monthly/ $600.Deposit 884-6900
Like New Three Bedroom two bath in Hummingbird Estates in Hogansville. 1300 square feet and double garage. $750 monthly, $500 deposit. 706-3338336
HOUSES FOR RENT 247 Rutland Circle.Three bedroom one bath fenced yard and storage house. $750 monthly. $500 deposit. 2191 Greenville Road, three bedroom, one bath, close to I-85. $725 monthly. $500 deposit. 706-302-5258
Corporate Controller wanted for recycling plant in LaGrange. Experience with Quick Books Pro and MS Office a must. Full knowledge of Accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger required. Tax return preparation helpful. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume with references and salary history to organicmatters@ mindspring.com or fax to 863 804 0133.
Three bedroom, two bath home, family oriented neighborhood, two car garage, open floor plan Available for lease! THINKING OF buying $900 per month. a home? Check the 706-812-0088
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SALES MANAGEMENT Due to recent Expansion Regal Homes Is now hiring both Management and sales personnel throughout Georgia. Excellent Income potential with benefits package. Advancement opportunities available for those who excel. Fax resume to Human Resources 706-485-2727
THINKING OF buying a home? Check the classifieds.
The City of Hogansville Police Department has an immediate opening for a Communications Officer. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Some dispatch experience preferred. Must be willing to work multiple shifts. Please, apply in person at Hogansville City Hall, 400 East Main Street, Hogansville.
Post Office Now Hiring! Average Pay $20 Hour $57K Year Including Fed Ben OT Placed by adSource Not affiliated with USPS who hires. 866-533-4788
Welders Fabricator For store display Manufacture In the LaGrange Industrial Park. Pay based on skill level and experience Call Steve Kirkland at 706-883-6346 Ext 4
Management / Supervisory West Point Road Mini Storage needs a live-in manager. Must be comfortable with computer. See Oral at 2447 West Point Road.
Member & Insured with Pet Sitters Assoc., LLC Excellent References 706-882-2888 www.noplacelikehome4pets.com
KEMP’S CARPET Carpet Tile BLOWOUT! Overstocked! Huge, Huge Inventory Short Lots From
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706-333-9944 LaGrange, Ga. Most major credit cards accepted
The area’s only full service remodeling company with a complete showroom and in-house cabinet shop *Recently featured in Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine *Cabinet Refacing *Complete Kitchen & Bath Remodeling *Additions, Garages, Porches *Full Selection of Countertops *Install Hardiplank and Vinyl Siding *Tile, Lighting, Flooring, Windows, Doors
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1107 Mooty Bridge Road
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LaGrange Rare Coins & Jewelry Serving you with:129 Bull Street Security Systems (across from Charlie Joseph’s) Surveillance Systems Phone System See us before Access Control selling your Network Cabling gold or silver Sound Systems
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Jeb Brantley 706-884-6339
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East Alabama Roofing Residential Roofing Specialist WE COLLECT NO $ UNTIL OUR WORK IS COMPLETED!! FREE ESTIMATES
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706-883-6779
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Well Repair Pumps, tanks, control boxes, pressure switches, gauges, foot-valves Filtration Water samples for iron, PH, hardness of water, install filtration systems Pumps Installation and maintenance
Well Inspection Bored & drilled wells All well components Terry Smith Cell: 706-523-2103 Nextel: 186*112*3252 Brent Bishop Cell: 706-523-2092 Nextel: 186*112*3177
Cottle-Kelly Electric Co. Licensed & Insured 25 Years Experience
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(including rural Licensed & Bonded Landscaping Design Luke
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RENT TO OWN LAGRANGE 2200 Mooty Bridge three bedroom, one bath. $450 HOGANSVILLE 106 Marshall Two bedrooms. $450 rent. 400 Poplar Street one bedroom $225. 207 West Main One bedroom $225. (706)302-6713
Heritage Healthcare Part-Time of Greenville Security Officer is currently accepting Position Open applications for an RN supervisor, 3-11 Will be interviewing at LPN's,new graduates The LaGrange Mall welcome and 3-11 Food Court at 3pm CNA's newly certified Friday November 14th also welcome. We offer Must be 21 or older many benefits Please must pass a drug and apply in person. back ground check, 706-672-4241 And have High school or GED Help Wanted NOW IS a great time to General make a move. If you’re thinking of buying or Action Cuts selling your home, the West Point classifieds are an efis now taking applications fective and economical for a stylist. way to get results. Call Call 706-643-8686 884-7314 and place your ad today.
Professional Accountant Needed General accounting and tax experience. Three years experienced required. With a Degree preferred. Fax Resume to 706883-6153
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A Service Directory Ad is published 30 consecutive days in The LaGrange Daily News, plus 4 weeks in The LaGrange Shopper and 30 consecutive days on our website www.lagrangnews.com.
HOUSES FOR RENT
New Home On Lake Three bedroom Two bath Two Car Garage In Hogansvillle Two miles from I-85 $1100 a month $1100 Deposit 706-333-3582
Part Time / Temporaries
Medical
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For Rent House Near West Point Lake 706-882-0151
Two bedroom One Bath 407 Jefferson Street. Central heat and air $525 a month 706957-7130
Employment
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Three bedroom, one bath 650.00 Month 650.00 Deposit (706)884-6900
1103 HOUSTON STREET, two bedroom, $375 monthly 513 MILIAM STREET, three bedroom, $450 Commercial monthly Office Space 303 MULBERRY High traffic area near STREET, Downtown LaGrange three bedroom, $375 1000 square feet monthly units up 428 OLD HUTCHINSON to 4000 square feet units. ROAD, two bedroom, Great off-street parking $550 monthly. Very nice condition 513 WARE STREET, Recently renovated all four bedroom, $550 interiors and exteriors. monthly J. Anderson Call DIANE , Properties LLC MALLORY REALTY 706706-882-1393 884-3336 Middleton Insurance Agency Prime office space for lease. High traffic, 1100-3400 square feet. 706-957-4955
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Santa Claus stores his toys at LaFayette Parkway Mini Storage FREE OF CHARGE Call for Details! 706-884-0005
56 Jarrell Road (The Old Mead Plant) Greenville, GA 30222 706-672-9818 • Now buying at their new facility in Greenville. • Paying the same competitive prices as the Griffin plant. • Buying all types of scrap metal, copper, brass aluminum, tin & Steel. • Furnishing containers or trailers for any industrial accounts. Please give us a call. We Look forward to doing business with all the good people of Meriwether and Troup County.
Cottle 706-594-1712 Chad Kelly 706-594-1711
Gale Shelnutt, DVM 1462 New Franklin Road, LaGrange (1.5 miles north of Wal-Mart)
706-882-0054
Walk-Ins Welcome Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 2pm - 5pm
NEUTER / SPAY Male/Female Cat $36/$46 *DOG $$56 to $86
Wilkie’s Bobcat Service Attachments ¥Bushhog ¥Roto Tiller ¥Auger - 6 -12 - 24 ¥Forestry Mower ¥Grapple Bucket Grading ¥ Concrete ¥ Sod Laying ¥ ¥ Debris Removal ¥ Tandem Load Crushed Run Gravel Skid Steer Spread $485. (locally)
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