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3 Left behind Remember
McCann hits 2 home runs in Braves win —1B Who won the Indy 500? —1B THE DAILY CITIZEN Monday, May 25, 2009 • Dalton, Georgia • www.daltondailycitizen.com • 50 Cents 3 THINGS TO CHECK OUT ON THE INSIDE Dalton High School graduate lands columnist job at Atlanta JournalConstitution. See page 3A A single faint is not likely to be a sign of a serious problem. See Donohue, page 8A At 82, Richard Commins may be the oldest personal trainer in the country. See page 11A FROM TODAY’S FORUM “My grandmother had four sons in the military in World War II. She displayed a four-star banner in her window. We were lucky they all came home safely.” “Fitzgerald, Ga., has had wild chickens running in the street since the 1800s. It is against the law for anyone to hurt the chickens.” See page 2A WEATHER Forecast: Showers Today’s High: 81 Tonight’s Low: 64 Details, Page 12A INSIDE Classified..............5B Comics..................9A Crossword..............8A Dear Abby...................9A Horoscope...............8A Lottery..................2A Movies..................8A Obituaries.........10A Opinion................4A Sports......................1-3B 7 69847 00001 Left behind BY CHARLES OLIVER charlesoliver@daltoncitizen.com Remember the cost of freedom FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 50 years later, Dot Vinsant can still remember when her husband Cain’s Tennessee National Guard unit was mobilized during the Korean War. “The train came from Memphis and went all the way to Bristol and picked up the soldiers in each town, and they were hanging out the windows saying goodbye,” she recalled. “There was weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth when they left, and the parents and the wives and the children were still standing there as the train left.” Vinsant was one of several wives of veterans who spoke to The Daily Citizen recently. They were left behind to tend to the home, the finances and take care of the children while their husbands faced the sobering prospect of dying in battle. On patriotic holidays such as Memorial Day, Vinsant said her thoughts always go to the wives and families of those in the military. “I surely know how their hearts hurt,” she said. “Our freedom is not free. It cost something over the years, and I’m afraid some of the people coming up today don’t understand that.” In 1950, the Vinsants had been married two years. Vinsant, who now lives in Dalton, remained behind in Chattanooga, while her husband was sent first to Massachusetts and then New York. Though he was never sent to Korea, he remained on active duty for the next two years. “I wrote him letters every day,” she said. “I always had $5 worth of change, and when he’d call, he’d call collect and I’d put it in. I don’t remember how long we were able to talk, but it didn’t seem like long.” She worked in a cafeteria in Chattanooga, but traveled north to visit her husband as often as she could. “I’d work until I had a little money and then I’d catch a bus on Thursday morning, 1 a.m., and I didn’t get there until Saturday MISTY WATSON/THE DAILY CITIZEN Dot Vinsant, of Dalton, looks at a photo of her now deceased husband, Lemuel Cain Vinsant, which was taken in the 1950s when he was mobilized during the Korean War. afternoon,” she said. “I’d stay up there until my money was gone, then I’d come back home.” To stay as long as she could, Vinsant says she’d eat just one meal a day. “I did that two or three times, and the last time I went, I stayed six months. I got a job at a clothing store, and I was able to stay until just before he got out,” she said. “I came home first and got us an apartment.” Cain Vinsant, who passed away last year, was very active in the American Legion, serving many years as commander in Dalton. “He would go to Chattanooga and pick up veterans and drive them to (the Veterans Administration hospital) in Murfreesboro,” she said. “He did that every day for several years after he retired.” Dot Painter met her husband, Floyd, in Ellijay in 1941. Shortly after they met, he volunteered for the Navy. “I wrote a letter to him every day,” she said. “It was a sad time.” Two days after, he returned from the war, the two were married. Eileen Pangle was a young woman in England during World War II, when she met her husband, William, who was in the U.S. Army Air Forces. Because of the war, many items were in short supply. “We were given very meager rations, two ounces of butter a week, half a cup of sugar,” she said. “But we made do.” So what was there for two young people dating to do? ➣ See Memorial, 3A Several local events are planned in honor of Memorial Day: ■ A Memorial Day ceremony will be at the Whitfield County Courthouse lawn today at 11 a.m. Members of the American Legion Post 112 have organized several patriotic activities. JoAnne Shirley, chairman of the board for the National League of POW-MIA, will be the featured speaker. ■ In Murray County, the American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth will host a Memorial Day ceremony today at 11 a.m. at the Murray County Courthouse lawn. State appeals court judge Sarah Doyle will be the featured speaker. Free hamburgers and hot dogs for veterans and their families will be available after the ceremony at the Legion’s facilities on Fifth Avenue. ■ Also, a Memorial Day service is today at 11 a.m. at the Varnell Cemetery in Varnell with the Rev. James Gwin as guest speaker. The event is sponsored by the Varnell Homemakers Club. Wreck victim identified FROM STAFF REPORTS Officials with the Georgia State Patrol have identified the man who died in a Saturday afternoon wreck on I-75 as William V. Fitzgerald, 70, of Griffin. Fitzgerald was driving “very slowly” southbound near mile marker 328, close to the Carbondale exit, around 1:40 p.m. when he was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer. Fitzgerald’s car left the interstate and hit two trees, an operator with the Georgia State Patrol said Saturday. No charges are expected to be filed. A complete report was not immediately available Sunday evening. Park offers summer nature program BY MISTY WATSON mistywatson@daltoncitizen.com 6 MISTY WATSON/THE DAILY CITIZEN Challaghan Strickland, 6, of Marietta, watches as a snake wraps around his arm Sunday at the naturalist cabin at Fort Mountain State Park. Six-year-old Challaghan Strickland was sure to let his family know he wasn’t afraid of reptiles as a snake wrapped around his arm Sunday afternoon at Fort Mountain State Park in Murray County. “I’d never had a snake on my arm like that before,” Challaghan said after the snake had been placed back in its aquarium at the naturalist cabin. “When I grow up, I would like to build habitats... for reptiles. I always liked animals from the time I was a baby.” Several children crowded in the cabin to get a closer look at — and get their hands on — many varieties of snakes, some native to north Georgia and others aren’t. The cabin is also home to several aquariums containing fish and turtles. Butterfly collections, snake skins, bee hives and several mounted animals are on display for visual aids as park ranger Ruby Mitchell explains the many native species. The cabin is open each Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 through Labor Day as part of the summer naturalist program headed by Mitchell. The summer program also includes a campfire each Friday evening at 6 p.m. next to the lake, and many activities each Saturday. All activities connected to the program are free, but park visitors must pay $5 to park. Naturalist program The summer naturalist program at Fort Mountain State Park in Murray County runs each weekend now through Labor Day. Upcoming programs include flower hikes, black bears, hiking safety, and early American cooking with corn. There is a campfire each Friday at 6 p.m. and a concert each Saturday evening (times vary). The naturalist cabin is open each Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the state park at (706) 422-1932 or visit the Web site, www.gastateparks.org/info/fortmt. The program is geared toward the entire family, but is presented in a way children understand, Mitchell said. Kim Strickland said her children, Challaghan and 3-year-old Rory, have been excited all weekend about the different activities. Strickland and her husband, Michael, were camping at the state park with their sons. “I knew there was a concert, but I didn’t know about all the other activities,” she said. “The concert was amazing. We brought our lawn ➣ See NATURE, 3A al cancer a Colorectal will cause about 50,000 deaths this year. With proper screening, 30,000 could be avoided. W re ni For information, call: 706.272.6114. www.hamiltonhealth.com AT YOUR SERVICE Our mailing address: P.O. 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NORTH GEORGIA NEWSPAPER GROUP SERVING NORTHWEST GEORGIA & SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE Volume 47, Number 54 Georgia: Evening Cash 3: 9-1-8, Cash 4: 4-7-3-7, Fantasy 5: 9-17-13-25-5 Tennessee: Evening Cash 3: 3-3-1, Lucky Sum 7; Cash 4: 5-6-0-1, Lucky Sum: 12 2A Monday, May 25, 2009 TODAYS FORUM Our shipping address: 308 S. Thornton Ave. Dalton, Ga. 30720 LOTTERY WINNING NUMBERS – FOR MAY 24 Editor’s note: Please keep your comments as brief as possible. Get to the point! Longer comments should be submitted as letters to the editor. If you include a name, please spell it. Call (706) 2727748 to reach Today’s Forum. “Happy first anniversary to Nick and Amanda Smith. Although he’d been deployed, he sent roses.” Thomasson on the Conasauga River? His family has been through enough. “Congratulations Mike Law for being employee of the year at Longhorn Steakhouse. We are so proud of you.” Editor: It was a legitimate news story. Not all news stories are pleasant. “My grandmother had four sons in the military in World War II. She displayed a four-star banner in her window. We were lucky they all came home safely.” “A person who can’t see the difference between what Michael Vick did and killing a deer needs to have a psychological evaluation.” “It’s not the fault of the vehicle when the turn signal is not used. There’s a short between the steering wheel and the seat.” “Why did your trashy newspaper have to print what happened to Brett TODAY’S CITIZEN NAME: Merideth Kirby AGE: 34 HOME: Dalton FAMILY: Husband, Loyd; daughter, Ali; son, Andy WORK: Lead high school ministry at McFarland Hill Baptist Church with husband PLAY: Volunteer at Valley Point Elementary, spend time with family and friends SHE SAID: “Don’t worry about tomorrow. God is already there.” “I am as compassionate as the next person about animals. But an obituary in the paper for pets who die? That’s taking it to extremes.” “Build a YMCA at Edwards Park and put the building the commissioners need in it.” “Congratulations to Chris Cantrell and Daniel Sluder for graduating from Southeast High School.” “Thank you Dick Yarbrough for your column on Neal Boortz and thank you Daily Citizen for printing it.” “Preserve me from ethanol. It’s not efficient in my car and it stinks. I bet there’s no alcohol in Al Gore’s big airplane engines.” “Why do billions of people have to change their lifestyle because of crude oil greed?” “Congratulations to Matthew Redwine for winning two Special Olympics medals.” “Everyone concerned about health care should read John Stossel and Ron Hart’s columns in the Saturday paper.” “A big thank you to the good neighbor who mowed the county’s grass at the corner of Broadacre Road and Cleveland Highway.” “Groundhog Cheney was in his den the whole time he was in office. Now he’s out every day.” “Thanks to the Lions Club for the wonderful lunch they provided for the senior center in Chatsworth. Also, thanks to the Murray County Senior Center for the cookout on Friday.” “Fitzgerald, Ga., has had wild chickens running in the street since the 1800s. It is against the law for anyone to hurt the chickens.” “Why did it take Muscogee County to make an arrest? Science had to catch up to the crime. It’s not like watching “CSI.” “Congratulations to Joseph Messer for making the star honor roll at Coker Elementary.” “If Volkswagen reads our newspaper they wouldn’t come here. Our local leaders need to get it together.” “Channel 3 and 9 should have went ahead and changed to digital in February. 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Oglethorpe / 2201 LaFayette Road / 706.858.0466 Rome / 4 Coosawatte Ave. / 706.291.2496 America’s Hearing Aid Centers We listen so you can hear www.audibel.com ® CARDS THE DAILY CITIZEN Monday, May 25, 2009 3A DHS grad is new columnist for AJC BY CHARLES OLIVER charlesoliver@daltoncitizen.com Starting Thursday, there will be a new face and a new voice on the Atlanta JournalConstitution’s editorial page. But the face will be a familiar one to many Dalton residents. Kyle Wingfield, a 1997 graduate of Dalton High School, was named the newspaper’s new conservative columnist in April, following a worldwide search to replace the retiring Jim Wooten. Wingfield says he’ll be an advocate for smaller government. “I’m in favor of limited government and limited government intervention in the marketplace, and I’m in favor of individual liberty,” he said. “Those two things go hand in hand. Those are the principles that guide me no matter what issue I’m looking at.” Some of the work Wingfield produced during the search has already appeared on the newspaper’s Wingfield Web site, www.ajc.com. The search for the new conservative columnist took about two-and-half-months. It started with an application that asked for several mock columns on various topics. After going through about 200 applications, AJC executives called back 20 semifinalists, including Wingfield, who was then working in Europe. “At that point I did a videophone interview, and I also did two additional columns, which were published anonymously online. I’m not sure if they were published entirely or just excerpted in the newspaper,” he said. AJC executives then invited a handful of finalists to Atlanta for interviews. “I came to Atlanta and wrote an additional column, on deadline, which was not published,” he said. “It was a lot more thorough than any job application process I’ve been through or even heard of,” Wingfield added. “But it generated a lot of interest. A lot of people around town knew that it was going on.” Wingfield said he became interested in journalism in middle school. “I wanted to be a sportscaster. But I started paying attention and saw that many of them were former athletes, and I quickly figured out I was never going to be a former athlete,” he recalled. “I enjoyed writing, and I got a lot of encouragement from my teachers. So I decided to look at the print side of journalism. He attended the University of Georgia and after graduating worked for The Associated Press in Atlanta and Montgomery, Ala. He was then hired by the Wall Street Journal as an editorial writer for its European edition based in Brussels, Belgium, where he was working when he learned about the AJC opening. What was it like switching from reporting to opinion writing? “It was at least as steep a learning curve and as much a culture shock as going from Alabama to Belgium,” he said. “Some of the basic skills are the same. You have to do your reporting thoroughly, maybe even more thoroughly since you are presenting an argument on an event or an issue. You really have to understand every single aspect of it or you’ll get nailed by the opposing argument pretty quickly.” “But it’s different style of writing,” he added. “It was the better part of a year before I really felt comfortable, but now, it’s something I really enjoy.” He wrote about topics ranging from international trade and antitrust to British politics. In addition, he was responsible for a weekly column called “Business Europe.” He and his wife Emily spent four and a half years in Belgium before returning in early May. The AJC has cut circulation and gone through several rounds of layoffs over the past few years. But he says that doesn’t give him great concern. “If you look at newspaper industry you’ve got to wonder about what’s going to happen to it. That would be true if I’d stayed at the Wall Street Journal,” he said. “But I believe there’s always going to be a market for well reported and well written news, probably increasingly so in the future, regardless of the medium it’s in.” He says the very public and extensive search the AJC did for a columnist shows how management is dedicated to the post. “It’s a position I feel they value very highly,” he said. Wooten, the newspaper’s lone conservative voice, has been with the AJC some 30 years, and Wingfield says “it’s a little intimidating” to be replacing him. “He (Wooten) knows the city and the state and the politics and the players as well as anybody around. He has been extremely helpful,” Wingfield said. “It’s enormous shoes to fill. I’m not going to pretend I can fill them at once. It’s a job I’m going to have to grow into.” Wooten will keep his Sunday column for at least the next few weeks, but Wingfield will eventually pick that space up as well as produce a column on a third day that hasn’t been decided yet. He’ll also be blogging starting some time in June. Wooten, who helped in the search for his replacement, wrote that Wingfield is “the real deal. This post is in good hands.” AJC editor Julia Wallace wrote that Wingfield is “provocative but not shrill. He has a carefully informed approach but also an ability to offer fresh perspectives.” Liberals ask how they lost Memorial: Nature: Program gun, Guantanamo votes WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated liberals are asking why a Democratic-controlled Congress and White House cannot manage to close the Guantanamo prison or keep new gun-rights laws from passing. After all, President Barack Obama pledged to shut down the military detention center on Cuba for suspected terrorists. And Democratic control of the government would suggest that any gun legislation leads to tighter controls on weapons, not expanded use. Even as they grouse, however, liberal lawmakers acknowledge that no one fac- tor explains last week’s disappointing back-to-back votes in Congress. The Obama administration is focused on other priorities, they say. Party leaders don’t want to endanger Democratic lawmakers from conservative districts by stressing divisive issues such as gun control. On Guantanamo, many say, Obama and his allies were caught napping as Republicans stirred public fears about relocating suspected terrorists. Two votes in Congress last Wednesday dismayed many liberals and exposed the limits of their influence even with Obama as president and Democrats holding solid majorities in both houses of Congress. The Senate voted 90-6 to join the House in blocking the transfer of any prisoners from Guantanamo. Also Wednesday, the House voted overwhelmingly to join the Senate in letting people carry loaded guns in national parks and wildlife refuges. More than 100 House Democrats and 174 Republicans voted for the gun measure, which was attached to an Obama-backed bill imposing new restrictions on credit card companies. Split threatens Republican ranks WASHINGTON (AP) — The conservative vs. moderate split threatening to rupture the Republican Party played out across the airwaves Sunday, with moderates Colin Powell and Tom Ridge denouncing shrill and judgmental voices they say are steering the party too far right. Former Bush strategist Karl Rove challenged Powell to lay out his vision and “back it up” by helping elect Republicans. At stake is the Republicans’ status as a major party, Powell and Ridge suggested. “I believe we should build on the base because the nation needs two parties, two parties debating each other. But what we have to do is debate and define who we are and what we are and not just listen to dictates that come down from the right wing of the party,” said Powell, the nation’s top military officer under President George H.W. Bush and later secretary of state for President George W. Bush. Former Vice President Dick Cheney and conservative radio commentator Rush Limbaugh have openly mocked Powell as a Republican in name only, citing his endorsement of Democrat Barack Obama over Republican John McCain in last year’s presidential race. Powell reaffirmed that he is a solid Republican and said the party must be more inclusive or risk giving Democrats and independents the chance to scoop up disaffected moderate Republicans. Fellow Republican moderate Ridge, the former Pennsylvania governor and homeland security secretary under George W. Bush, said if the party wants “to restore itself, not as a regional party, but as a national party, we have to be far less judgmental about disagreements within the party and far more judgmental about our disagreement with our friends on the other side of the aisle.” Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, a potential presidential candidate in 2012, insisted he did not want to pick a fight with Cheney. But Gingrich offered this advice: “I think Republicans are going to be very foolish if they run around deciding they’re going to see how much they can purge us down to the smallest possible base.” Rove, chief political strategist for the younger Bush, took the position that “if you say you’re Republican, you’re Republican.” But he wanted more than words from Powell. Visit us on the Web! www.cornerdrugstore.com/franksrx FRANK’S PHARMACY 1007 SOUTH THORNTON AVE. TEL 706-278-1755 FAX 706-278-0179 ➣ Cont. from page 1A ➣ Cont. from page 1A “Ballroom dancing. That was the big band era, and that was what we did when he was there. He was away a lot,” she said. After the war’s end, William Pangle was called back to the U.S., but it would be another year before Eileen could join him. He spent more than 20 years in the military. “We lived in Germany, Japan, all over America,” she said. Ruth Hale’s husband, Charles, was also a career military man. “He was very patriotic, very dedicated,” she said. “To me, he was very courageous.” They met shortly after he had returned from Vietnam and had what she calls “a whirlwind courtship” before marrying. He had already committed to another tour of duty in Vietnam. “I had my first child while he was in Vietnam,” she said. “Back then, they had what they called R&R, rest and recreation, and we went to Hawaii. I remember being in Denver, Colo., and we were standing on the tarmac, and as far as you could see there were caskets, flag-draped caskets,” she said. “That was what brought the heartbreak of the Vietnam War to me.” chairs and the kids were playing on the beach. And all this for free. This is amazing. I’ve never been to a place where they’ve had so many programs during the weekend. There’s usually just something on Friday night.” The Strickland children rode around the park in a bicycle parade Saturday. And while working on a craft, Strickland said she was glad that Mitchell explained the meaning of Memorial Day to the children. “We were eating lunch and (Challaghan and Rory) kept asking, when can we go (to see Mitchell)?” Strickland said. “She’s amazing. I think Mrs. Ruby is a jewel. You can tell she loves kids. She’s very much in her element.” Kas, a search and rescue dog, and her trainer Melinda Flood, a member of the Murray County Rescue Squad, will help Mitchell with a program today at 10 a.m. on how to stay safe and help yourself be found if you get lost in the woods. “We let someone ‘get lost’ and demonstrate how Kas tracks them,” Mitchell said. “I teach kids survival skills and give them items to help them survive and be found, like a whistle.” There will be two programs next Saturday at 10 a.m. One will be a beginner bird watching hike. The other is on black bears, and “how to live with them in your neighborhood,” Mitchell said. 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Oglethorpe / 2201 LaFayette Road / 706.858.0466 Rome / 4 Coosawatte Ave. / 706.291.2496 www.audibel.com Eddie Mantooth BC-HIS Board Certified Hearing Aid Specialist ® CARDS 90 Days No Interest 4A Monday, May 25, 2009 VIEWPOINTS THE DAILY CITIZEN Serving Northwest Georgia since 1847 William H. Bronson III Publisher Jimmy Espy Executive Editor Mark Pace Editor Emeritus Unsigned editorials represent the view of The Daily Citizen. Members of the newspaper’s editorial board are William Bronson, Jimmy Espy, Wes Chance and Victor Miller. Columns and letters to the editor are the opinions of the authors. GEORGIA VIEWS Vick can still do much good No one on two legs wanted Michael Vick in prison more than we did. The only thing more despicable than the star quarterback’s lengthy record of arrogance and irresponsibility was his treatment of dogs — and the cavalier and even brutish manner in which he dispatched with them when they weren’t as savage a fighter as he required for his blood sport. He lied to his friend and employer Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons. He lied through his teeth to National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell about the dogfighting ring when it was but an allegation. He let down his teammates, who depended on him to carry the team to greatness. And worst of all, he disheartened and disenchanted nearly every fan, especially the young ones who wore his jersey and looked up to him and dreamed of being like Mike when they grow up. But Michael Vick has nearly paid his debt to society. He’s on house arrest for two months, after leaving Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary this week for his home in Virginia. He says he’s a changed man, and his supporters say he deserves another chance to play in the NFL. We agree with the latter — if the former is true. Vick’s chance to make things right with Commissioner Goodell won’t come until after his sentence officially ends July 20 — and that’s likely too late for Vick to play this season. So it’s probable that Michael Vick will have nearly a year to prove to the NFL that he’s a new man — and to convince the public of his sincerity. It will apparently start with a $10an-hour construction job, after what must have been a thoroughly (and necessarily) humbling experience in prison. Some will never accept him back into society. If he plays again, opposing fans, especially the infamous “Dawg Pound” in Cleveland, are sure to growl and howl and boo him every chance they get. He’ll just have to live with it if he wants to play again. But off the field, he could become a powerful spokesman for the Humane Society, and a sterling example of atonement, and perhaps even rebirth. If his remorse is real, we hope he gets another chance with a team other than the Falcons (who have moved on) in 2010. As sour as it’s been for Michael Vick, redemption for a truly penitent man can be very sweet. Abortion dilemma During the commencement speech in which President Obama urged greater civility in the abortion debate, he was interrupted by cries of “baby killer,” “abortion is murder,” “stop killing our children” and “you have blood on your hands.” The passion displayed by the protesters at the University of Notre Dame on Sunday suggests that calling for “open hearts, open minds, [and] fair-minded words” will get you only so far on this subject. To his credit, Obama acknowledged as much. “No matter how much we may want to fudge it,” he said, “the fact is that at some level the views of the two camps are irreconcilable.” But he did not acknowledge the extent to which he and other supporters of abortion rights have contributed to the rancor by federalizing an issue that should be left to the states. For the last 36 years, on the strength of a hazily reasoned Supreme Court ruling, federal judges have been micromanaging state abortion regulations, deciding which are justified and which go too far. Since the U.S. Constitution does not address abortion one way or another, these determinations seem arbitrary, driven by individual policy preferences instead of intellectually honest legal interpretation. This usurpation explains why we do not think it odd for presidents (or presidential candidates) to make pronouncements about an issue that is beyond the powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution. For his part, Obama surely plans to nominate a replacement for retiring Supreme C o u r t Justice D a v i d Souter who will Jacob provide a reliable Sullum fifth vote f o r upholding Roe v. Wade. His supporters would be outraged if he didn’t. Anti-abortion activists will be outraged when he does. There’s no getting around the fact that if you truly believe abortion is murder, you will not be satisfied until it is banned completely (perhaps with a self-defense exception in cases where the mother’s life is threatened by the pregnancy). Nor will you be much moved by calls for less stridency and more civility, except perhaps for tactical reasons. At the same time, it’s clear that a major reason for the anger of abortion opponents is the sense that a vitally important area of public policy has been improperly transferred from their democratically elected state legislators to a cabal of federal judges appointed for life. Furthermore, because abortion policy is set at the national level now, anti-abortion activists have responded with blatantly unconstitutional measures of their own, such as the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act. In 2007, the Supreme Court upheld this law, which prohibits a particular late-term abortion method, as consistent with Roe v. Wade, when it should have been overturned on the grounds that it clearly exceeds the authority to “regulate commerce among the several States,” the constitutional power on which it was ludicrously based.The federal ban on “partial birth” abortion, together with similar state laws, suggests the pro-life side may be winning, an impression reinforced by Gallup Poll results released last week. For the first time since the organization began asking the question in 1995, the percentage of Americans who identified themselves as “pro-life” outnumbered those who identified themselves as “prochoice.” Yet only a fifth or so said abortion should be banned in all cases, essentially the same as the share who said it should always be allowed. The real action remains in the middle, with the 53 percent who said abortion should be legal in some circumstances. Exactly what circumstances those are is a question that should be worked out at the state level, and no doubt the answer would be different in Utah than it would be in Massachusetts. The results of this process would not fully satisfy anyone, but allowing it to happen would go a long way toward reducing the acrimony associated with this issue. When abortion laws throughout the country hinge on a single judicial nominee, it’s not a situation conducive to “open hearts” or “fair-minded words.” ■ Jacob Sullum is senior editor at Reason magazine, and his work appears in the new Reason anthology “Choice” (BenBella Books) —The Augusta Chronicle FREE MINDS “I do not call upon the state to compel everyone to accept my opinion, but, rather; not to force me to accept anybody else’s opinion.” — Selected Essays on Political Economy Frederic Bastiat (1801-1850) To suggest a Bible verse, call (706) 272-7735 or e-mail jimmyespy@daltoncitizen.com WORDS OF WISDOM Bible Text: “Turn all your worries over to him. He cares about you.” I Peter 5:7 Thought for Today: “A historian is a prophet in reverse.” Friedrich von Schlegel German diplomat and writer (1772-1829) THE DAILY CITIZEN TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, May 25, the 145th day of 2009. There are 220 days left in the year. This is the Memorial Day observance. On this date: In 1787, the Constitutional Convention began meeting in Philadelphia after enough delegates had shown up for a quorum. In 1895, playwright Oscar Wilde was convicted of a morals charge in London; he was sentenced to two years in prison. In 1916, the Chicago Tribune published an interview with Henry Ford in which the American industrialist was quoted as saying, “History is more or less bunk.” In 1961, President John F. Kennedy, addressing Congress, called on the nation to work toward putting a man on the moon by the end of the decade. In 1968, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was dedicated by Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Interior Secretary Stewart Udall. In 1969, the motion picture “Midnight Cowboy,” starring Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight, opened in New York. Ten years ago: A bipartisan congressional report said China’s two-decade effort to steal U.S. weapons technology continued well into the Clinton administration; President Bill Clinton responded that his administration was already “moving aggressively to tighten security.” Five years ago: The Boston Archdiocese said it would close 65 of 357 parishes, an offshoot of the clergy sex abuse scandal. Peace activist David Dellinger, one of the “Chicago Seven” defendants, died in Montpelier, Vt., at age 88. One year ago: A tornado tore through Parkersburg, Iowa, killing eight people. NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander arrived to begin searching for water on the Red Planet. Today’s Birthdays: Actor Sir Ian McKellen is 70. Actress Dixie Carter is 70. Country singer Jessi Colter is 66. Movie director and Muppeteer Frank Oz is 65. Actress Patti D’Arbanville is 58. Actress Connie Sellecca is 54. Rock singer-musician Paul Weller is 51. Actor-comedian Mike Myers is 46. Actress Anne Heche is 40. Actor-comedian Jamie Kennedy is 39. Actor Justin Henry is 38. Rapper Daz Dillinger is 36. Actress Molly Sims is 36. Singer Lauryn Hill is 34. Actor Cillian Murphy is 33. Actor Ethan Suplee is 33. Rock musician Todd Whitener is 31. Unfriendly fire in Washington The campaign, as reported in both The New York Times and The Washington Post, to wound or discredit President Obama’s National Security Advisor and former Marine four-star Gen. James L. Jones reminds me of a favorite line from college commencement addresses, in which the speaker tells the graduates: “Life is not like college. That’s true — life is not like college. No, the fact is that life is a lot more like high school.” The critics of Jones, hiding their identity, reportedly come from those inside and outside the administration who want the national security advisor’s job either for themselves or for some crony. One repeated knock on Jones — that he’s only putting in twelve-and-a-half-hour days at the White House — indicts both the insularity and the shallowness of inside Washington. Understand this about Washington, a beautiful city where I’ve voluntarily and happily lived for the past 45 years: We do not make movies or airplanes or grow wheat in Washington. There is no crop or product for which we can claim credit. So, the inclination, when you cannot measure output, is to measure input. Question: What did you do yesterday, Mark? Answer: I got here at 7 a.m., and I didn’t leave until midnight. Translated that means: I cannot tell you exactly what I did yesterday, but I can brag about how long I didn’t do it. Let me tell you about Jim Jones. He graduated from Georgetown in 1966, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps and sent to Vietnam, where he survived combat as a platoon leader and company commander, and earned both the Bronze Mark Star and the Silver Star. Shields During his 40 years in uniform, Jones served as Marine Corps commandant and supreme allied commander of NATO. Barack Obama, last December, chose Jones to be the new president’s principal advisor on national security, responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Pentagon, the State Department and the nation’s intelligence agencies. Let’s get back to the indictment that Jones only works twelve-and-a-half-hour days. What Jones brings to his current mission are his judgment, knowledge, perspective and often-painful experience. He is not a think-tank commando. No, Jim Jones learned about foreign policy and national security — and earned his medals — in the rice paddies of Southeast Asia at a time when so many of his current snipers were “gaming” the nation’s draft law to secure graduate-school deferments in order to duck military service. While they were writing their master’s theses, Jones was writing letters of condolence to the widows and parents of fallen Marines. Jones, himself, dismisses the attacks of his anonymous hit men as mere “sniping at my ankles that’s to be expected.” Then he quips, “The first government job I had (as a Marine lieutenant), people were actually trying to kill me.” A senior White House official, speaking on background, stated that “the president has confidence in (Jones), and he’s important to what we’re doing here.” Another senior White House aide adds that “the president stands behind Jim Jones 100 percent.” Not exactly ringing endorsements by the usual Washington standards of rhetorical excess. What makes Jones so valuable — and what you hope the brilliant, young president appreciates — is that he is a grown-up. Jones does not have some compulsive need to have his picture, or his name, in the papers or to be interviewed on TV a minimum of three times a week. Jones knows who he is and is not pining to become Barack Obama’s New Best Friend. He just seeks, like the good Marine he has always been, to do his duty for his country — this time as the president’s national security advisor. ■ To find out more about Mark Shields and read past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web site at www.creators.com. The Daily Citizen AREA ARRESTS ■ Baltazar Junior Aguilar, 26, 1092 Dawnville Road, Dalton, was charged Saturday by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office with DUI, a windshield violation and driving with an expired tag. ■ Terry Brett Charles, 48, 80 Twinn Lakes Road, Chatsworth, was charged Saturday by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office with DUI. ■ Avery Nicholas Cronan, 30, 4301 Cronan Drive, Cohutta, was charged Saturday by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, giving false information and two counts of a probation violation. ■ John Dennard, 52, 407 Lesley Drive, Dalton, was charged Saturday by the Dalton Police Department with aggravated assault. ■ Jon Timothy Davenport, 43, 436 Davenport Road, Dalton, was charged Saturday by the Murray County Sheriff’s Office with three counts of arson in the first degree. ■ Gregory Boyd Williams, 38, 848 Reed Pond Road, Dalton, was charged Saturday by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. ■ Ahiezer Carrillo, 19, 231 Bellwood Drive, S.W., Dalton, was charged Sunday by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office with illegal possession of a prescription drug and drugs out of original container. ■ Avery Boyd Cronan, 49, 180 Stran Road, Cohutta, was charged Sunday by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office with DUI, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and possession of methamphetamine. ■ Corey Montez Dixon, 27, 2316 Old Federal Road, Chatsworth, was charged Sunday by the Murray County Sheriff’s Office with interference with a 911 call and aggravated batter (family violence). ■ Shirone Marie Edwards, 30, 3425 Hopewell Church Road, Dalton, was charged Sunday by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office with possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. ■ Jose Matilde Marquez, 21, 1629 Bradley Drive, Dalton, was charged Sunday by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office with disregarding an officer directing traffic, driving without a license, affixing a license plate with the intent to conceal the identity of the vehicle and DUI. ■ Angel Luis Pabon, 28, 336 Albert St., Eton, was charged Sunday by the Eton Police Department with obstruction of a law enforcement officer, possession of cocaine and bringing contraband across guardlines. ■ Raymond Lamar Parks, 48, 9310 Highway 54, Paris, was charged Sunday by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office with possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, open container of alcohol, a bench warrant and theft by shoplifting. ■ Rickey Dean Patterson, 42, 350 Caylor Road, Chatsworth, was charged Sunday by the Murray County Sheriff’s Office with open container of alcohol and DUI. ■ Francisco Amezcua Ruiz, 32, 103 White Oak Drive, East Flat Rock, N.C., was charged Sunday by the Dalton Police Department with DUI and failure to maintain lane. Lifetime Investment! Monday, May 25, 2009 Castle building MISTY WATSON/THE DAILY CITIZEN Haley Dixon, 4, of Chatsworth, pours water around a sand castle she is helping her step-father Andrew Littleton build at the beach on Fort Mountain Sunday afternoon. Court pick could face filibuster over ‘feelings’ WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s No. 2 Republican on Sunday refused to rule out a filibuster if President Barack Obama seeks a Supreme Court justice who decides cases based on “emotions or feelings or preconceived ideas.” Sen. Jon Kyl made clear he would use the procedural delay if Obama follows through on his pledge to nominate someone who takes into account human suffering and employs empathy from the bench. The Arizona Republican acknowledged that his party likely does not have enough votes to sustain a filibuster, but he said nonetheless he would try to delay or derail the nomination if Obama ventures outside what Kyl called the mainstream. “We will distinguish between a liberal judge on one side and one who doesn’t decide cases on the merits but, rather, on the basis of his or her preconceived ideas,” Kyl said. The White House is preparing to announce Obama’s pick to replace Justice David Souter, who plans to retire back to his beloved New Hampshire when the court’s term ends. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, said Sunday that he has been told a choice is likely to be announced this week. Those involved with Obama’s decision hint that it could come as early as Tuesday. Obama, who has interviewed at least two candidates for the position, has offered hints into what he wants in a justice. “You have to have not only the intellect to be able to effectively apply the law to cases before you,” Obama said in an interview carried Saturday on C-SPAN television. “But you have to be able to stand in somebody else’s shoes and see through their eyes and get a sense of how the law might work or not work in practical day-today living.” Lawmakers want to see a plan for closing Gitmo WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Congress from both parties clamored Sunday for President Barack Obama to develop a plan for dealing with the suspected terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay if he intends to fulfill his promise to close its prison by early 2010. The top U.S. military officer also awaited a decision from the commander in chief. “We’re saying, ‘Mr. President, give us the plan,’” said Sen. Barbara Boxer, a California Democrat. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, pressed Obama for details on how he intends to fulfill his promise to close the detention facility on the U.S. Navy base in Cuba. Officials report that 240 suspected terrorists are housed there. “We’re working hard now to figure out what the options are and what the best one would be. And that really is a decision the president is going to have to make, certainly in meeting this deadline of what we do,” Mullen said. Obama’s promise to close the detention facility by early 2010 ran smack into political reality in the last week. Obama’s fellow Democrats denied him funding to move the suspected terrorists while Republicans latched onto a message about the potential national security threat that helped the minority party generate sustained headlines for the first time in months. “Well, I don’t think you can convince the American people that you can bring the people from Gitmo to their states and they will be safe,” said Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby, a Republican. 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Civilians trapped in Swat Valley ISLAMABAD — Pakistani troops have pushed into Mingora, where it says some 10,000 to 20,000 residents are stranded in the city as soldiers fight street-tostreet against insurgents. The monthlong operation in Swat and surrounding districts has strong support from Washington, which wants Pakistan to root out insurgents who use its territory to plan attacks on U.S. troops in Afghanistan. But the fight in Mingora could also prove a stiff test for a military more geared toward conventional warfare on plains than bloody urban battles. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Spring Place Elementary expresses thanks to Spring Place Ruritan Club members who volunteered their time to coordinate a Bingo game to help support the school during its annual Tiger Day, coordinated by Spring Place Elementary’s School Council. From left are Tim Howard (secretary), Vicki Bramblett (vice president) and Ann Bailey (Ruritan Club member). Back home 7A Fix is hard for Medicare, Social Security finances WASHINGTON (AP) — There is no easy fix for Medicare and Social Security, the main benefit programs for America’s growing elderly population. Medicare and Social Security will go broke sooner rather than later because of the recession. With millions of baby boomers beginning to leave the work force, the cost of these popular benefit programs threatens to swamp the government in debt in the coming years if nothing is done. Congress and the White House are under increasing pressure to find a solution. One proposal gaining steam is a creating bipartisan commission to tackle the approaching insolvency of the government’s three big “entitlement” programs: Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Everything would be on the table, including tax increases and benefit cuts. The commission would produce a “grand bargain” package of recommenda- tions that Congress could accept or reject in total. It’s the same process the country has used since 1988 to handle military base closings, where the single takeit-or-leave-it vote provides a measure of political cover to lawmakers. President Barack Obama has said that action to overhaul Social Security and other guaranteed-benefit programs is critical. But top aides are cool to the commission idea for now, wanting Congress to deal first with the president’s ambitious health care and global warming initiatives. The commission idea is being resisted by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and some influential committee leaders who see it as an end run around the normal legislative process. “The fact that the leadership has been opposed to it has been a problem,” said Republican Rep. Frank Wolf of Virginia, one of two original authors of the commission bill in the House. Buses crash into wall during ‘figure 8’ race COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two school buses have crashed into a restraining wall at a demolition derbystyle race in Ohio, injuring at least 11 spectators. Witnesses say the accident occurred as the buses were racing in figure eights around the Columbus Motor Speedway track at around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. The race was one of several taking place during the CrashA-Rama event. Reward offered in Gainesville buses fire GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Authorities haven’t ruled out arson in a fire that damaged or destroyed nine Gainesville city school buses in a parking lot. Investigators say they have not been determined if the fire early Friday was a result of arson or caused by an electrical problem. Cobb probes fake graduation tickets MARIETTA, Ga. — Faced with angry parents, Cobb County school officials say they will examine graduation tickets to determine how many are fake. At least 100 people, with legitimate tickets, say they were turned away from South Cobb High School’s graduation ceremony because there wasn’t enough space for everyone. The ceremony Saturday was held at Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta. Man arrested after harassing Giuliani BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. — A harassment charge has been filed against a Long Island man who police say approached former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and threatened to hit him. Authorities say John McCluskey repeatedly went up to the former Republican presidential candidate Saturday afternoon while he was walking in the tony beach town of Bridgehampton, a haven for the rich and famous on Long Island’s eastern end where Madonna fell off a horse last month. Southampton Town police say the 69-year-old Amagansett (am-uh-GAN’set) resident was arrested on a second-degree harassment charge and was released on bail. —Associated Press AP PHOTO The space shuttle Atlantis comes in for a landing at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., at the conclusion of mission STS-125 to repair the Hubble space telescope, Sunday. 100 W. Walnut Ave. Suite 54 Bryman’s Plaza North in Dalton 706-271-0848 Spas, Pedicures & Nails by Betty Facing ? E R U S O L C E R O F Chapter 13 Can Stop the Loss of Your Home ULLER LLER & MC CKAY K AY FU FREE Consultation (706) 275-0733 or call toll free (800) 842-6441 www.fullermckay.com 8A THE DAILY CITIZEN Monday, May 25, 2009 CROSSWORD BRIDGE HOROSCOPE Famous hand Happy Birthday: You comes to professional plans. have to be a contributor not a Keep your thoughts, ideas bystander if you want to and intentions to yourself. A make the most of the good sudden change in your status things heading your way. can be set off by an emotionDon’t limit yourself because al reaction. 2 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. you don’t want to reveal your emotions. The human touch 22): You have everyone eatwill bring you the highest ing out of your hand, so keep returns. Be smart, prudent talking until you get your way. A unique partand responsible. nership can form Your numbers are but, if you are lazy 2, 5, 14, 16, 20, 23, or try to get some43 one to do the brunt ARIES (March of the tough jobs, 21-April 19): your position will Project good feelchange rapidly. Do ings and interesting your share. 5 stars ideas and you can SCORPIO get something off (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): the ground that was Nothing is as it impossible in the Eugenia appears so don’t past. Greater jump to conclurespect for what Last sions. There is you do and how money to be made you handle others will be yours. You will but you must stay on top of impress someone who can every move and deal with influence your future. 4 stars people directly in order to TAURUS (April 20-May remain in control. An emo20): It’s a changing playing tional matter will cause you field so be ready to take on grief. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. whatever comes your way. Your imaginative ideas will 22-Dec. 21): You have to grab attention and get others stick to your own means and to respond with help. Work methods in order to be sucwithin groups that you nor- cessful. A change of plans mally would not do business regarding a partnership may leave you feeling left out or with. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June betrayed. Look to someone 20): Don’t talk — listen and with whom you have more in you will receive useful infor- common for answers. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22mation that will give you the edge. You will receive a host Jan. 19): Put your attention of ideas from your competi- where it belongs and you will tors on which you can build a make professional gains. solid and superior service or Partner with someone who has sound ideas but needs product. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July help with development. An 22): Someone is talking informative discussion will behind your back. Ask ques- help you make a decision tions but reveal little about about your current living your life. An older, experi- arrangements. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20enced friend or relative will have insight into your situa- Feb. 18): Make your home tion and a solution that will conducive to studying or work if you follow through. 3 working on a project. An emotional issue can be put to stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): rest. A friendship is escalatLove is escalating and time ing and can lead to an interspent with someone special esting personal and profeswill help you decide what sional partnership. 5 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March you are capable of accomplishing as a couple. Your 20): Erratic behavior on your ability to tell a colorful story part or on the part of somewill help you sell whatever one you have to deal with can be expected. Emotional you have to offer. 4 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. matters will create tension so 22): You may not be in the get things out in the open. company of people you can Face the truth if you want to trust, especially when it move forward. 2 stars Not much is written about “table feel” — the ability to sense where certain missing key cards are located. Nevertheless, it is a fact of bridge life that all players try to draw inferences from the actions of their opponents — and that some players are much better at it than others. Take this case from the 1996 Spingold Teams. South, Bart Bramley, and his partner, Sidney Lazard, reached seven clubs as shown, and it was up to Bramley to find the way to make it. Declarer’s only problem was how to avoid a spade loser. With the king of spades offside, it might appear that Bramley was destined to go down one, but he proved otherwise. After taking the heart lead with the ace, he drew three rounds of trumps, East discarding a spade, and then cashed the heart king. This was followed by a diamond to the ace and the queen of hearts, East and declarer each discarding a spade. Bramley then ruffed the ten of hearts, East discarding a third spade, and led the queen of spades, on which West followed low. At this point, Bramley stopped to review all the accumulated information — including what his “table feel” told him. From the standpoint of pure probabilities, East was far more likely to hold the spade king, since he had started with only two clubs and two hearts. This left him with nine cards in spades and diamonds as opposed to only five cards in those suits for West. Then, too, West might have covered the queen of spades with the king if he had it. But on top of this, East had shown increasing signs of distress in choosing his three discards, and this made Bramley even more certain that East had the spade king. So Bramley put up the ace of spades and cashed dummy’s last trump, discarding his remaining spade. East, who at this point had the J-7-5 of diamonds and lone king of spades guarding against dummy’s jack, elected to let go of a diamond, and declarer’s K-Q-9 of diamonds took the last three tricks. Tomorrow: How to unseat a monarch. CRYPTOQUIP TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH Single faint rarely a sign of serious illness DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 30-year-old woman, recently hired into a position that was a big advancement for me. After one week on the job, I had to give a presentation. On the morning of the presentation, I couldn’t eat because of nerves. About two minutes into my talk, I fainted. My boss was very concerned and insisted that I report to the company doctor before coming back to work. The doctor gave me a very thorough exam, including an EKG. He said I had neurocardiogenic syncope. That’s sounds awful to me. Is it? I’m not taking any medicine. Should I be? — C.K. ANSWER: Syncope (SIN-coe-pea) is a faint. “Neurocardiogenic” refers to a reflex that takes place between nerves and the heart that brings on the faint. It’s also called vasovagal reflex. The “vaso” refers to dilation of blood vessels. The dilation keeps blood in the legs a n d lessens t h e amount of blood in Paul G. circulaDonohue t i o n . “ Va g a l ” refers to the nerve that slows the heart — just what you don’t want to happen when there’s too little blood in circulation. Both of these mechanisms cause a drop in blood flow to the brain. The body responds by making you temporarily pass out so that you assume the horizontal position on the ground. In that position, blood starts circulating again, the brain gets it share of blood and you wake up. The whole thing is a reflex over which you have no control. Stress, high emotions, fear, standing in one place for a prolonged time and an overheated room are some of the circumstances that trigger this reflex. Usually there are some warning symptoms that you’re on the verge of fainting. You might begin to sweat and feel a bit nauseated. If you’re ever in this situation again and get those warning signals, sit down immediately or, better yet, lie down. Keep tensing and relaxing your leg and arms muscles to keep blood in circulation. For young, healthy people like you, one neurocardiogenic faint is not a sign of any serious health problem. You don’t need to be on any medicines. You can file this in your memory as an interesting story to tell your grandchildren. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am one of a set of triplets. We’re not identical. I don’t know if triplets ever are identical. Anyway, one of my two sisters has just had an operation for thyroid cancer. No one else in the family has had this cancer. My nonoperated other triplet and I were talking on the phone and wonder if we might be susceptible too. Should we have our thyroid glands examined? — R.O. ANSWER: Most thyroid cancers are papillary thyroid cancers. If a family member has this kind of cancer, other family members have a tenfold increased risk of having it. You should, therefore, let your doctor know about your sister. It would be very helpful if she could give you the name of her cancer. I don’t see any information that says there is an increased risk for triplets over the risk for other family members. Red carpet arrival AP PHOTO Jury members Italian actress Asia Argento, right, American actress Robin Wright Penn, center, and Indian actress Sharmila Tagore III, left, arrive on the red carpet for the awards ceremony, during the 62nd International film festival in Cannes, southern France, Sunday. Austrian director Michael Haneke’s somber drama “The White Ribbon” claimed the top prize at the festival, where Quentin Tarantino and Lars von Trier entries earned the acting honors. See more results at www.festival-cannes.fr. ® DLP Digital Cinema in all Auditoriums ® Read The Daily Citizen online www.daltondailycitizen.com ANSWER: Peripheral artery disease, also known as peripheral vascular disease, is the process in which leg arteries become clogged with plaque, the buildup of cholesterol and fat on their lining. The buildup prevents blood from reaching leg muscles. The classic symptom of peripheral artery disease is leg pain on walking. The pain stops with rest. 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Prices may vary. ©2008 LCE, Inc. 15193_nm The Daily Citizen Monday, May 25, 2009 9A DEAR ABBY ■ MUTTS Male friend is out in cold after woman gets married ■ WIZARD OF ID ■ CATHY DEAR ABBY: I am a gay man DEAR ABBY: What do you who has been with my partner for 31 answer when someone says, “You years. I have a female friend, “Josie,” look tired”? I seem to get this a lot whom I have known for years. She lately, and I know it’s because I’m holds an executive position in the looking older. People may be showlocal bank and must attend many ing concern, but don’t you think it’s fund-raisers. I have been her escort a little bit of a downer? — OLDER, to many of them. Josie knows and NOT TIRED likes my partner, and he has never had a problem with my going to DEAR NOT TIRED: Not only is these social events with her. it a downer, it’s also rude. When Jeanne Recently Josie became engaged, someone makes that comment, simply and she is now married. I was invited Phillips reply, “But I’m not tired. I sleep very to the wedding, but my partner was well, thank you.” Then watch the pernot included on the invitation. I chose son try to remove foot from mouth. not to attend because of it. I have not heard from her since. It has been almost four months. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Josie’s husband is a retired military man. I Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and suspect she would rather not let him know was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. about having a gay male couple as friends. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or Should I confront her or just end the friend- P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. ship? — DON’T ASK OR TELL IN ALBUQUERQUE For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociaDEAR D.A.O.T.: Have a chat with Josie, ble person, order “How to Be Popular.” lay your cards on the table, and let her do the Send a business-sized, self-addressed envesame. 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Dickson, Calhoun • Mary Kathryn Ellis, Dalton • Mary Hopper, Calhoun • Benjamin McGaha, Tunnel Hill • Annie Smith, Dalton Obituary notices are posted online at www.daltondailycitizen.com Elizabeth Mae Adams Mrs. Elizabeth Mae Adams, 87, of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Murray Medical Center. Elizabeth was a lifelong member of Holly Creek Baptist Church. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Adams; parents, Leonard and Pearl Brooks; sister, Edna Earle Long; brothers, L.D. Brooks, Edwin Brooks, and Howell “Buddy” Brooks. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Delano Boatwright of Chatsworth; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Shirlene Adams of Chatsworth, Dale and Peggy Adams of Chatsworth; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Zora Brooks Jackson of Chatsworth and Beatrice Cady of Dalton; nieces and nephew. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Poteet officiating. Burial will be in Holly Creek Cemetery with a white dove release. The family will receive friends today at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. Peeples Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. www.legacy.com Grace Elizabeth Conner Mrs. Grace Elizabeth Conner of Blue Ridge departed this life Saturday, May 23, 2009. Arrangements will be announced later by Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge. www.legacy.com Hazel Inez Daley Hazel Inez Daley, 92, west to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Until her death, she was an active member of Cohutta First Baptist Church and the Community Seniors’ group. A longtime resident of Jackson, Miss., Hazel moved to the North Georgia area in 2002 and resided with her son Jim and his wife Ruth Anne. She as preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Blanche Schwartz; husband, Charles; sister, Vivian Parker; daughter-in-law, Jerry Ann Daley; grandson, Michael Daley and son, Howard L. Daley. She leaves as survivors, Lucille (Jerry) Simmons of Lawrence, Miss.; Charles (Martha) Daley Jr. of Brandon, Miss.; Jim (Ruth Anne) Daley of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Ringgold; four grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank supportive friends and family for visits, calls and cards in recent months. Special caregiver, Diane Strong, was our earthly angel, kind beyond measure. The family will receive friends at Julian Peeples Funeral Home Tuesday from 3 p.m. until the funeral hour at 4 p.m. A memorial service is Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. Truett Nimmons and the Rev. Jackie Painter officiating. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Lakewood Memorial Gardens in Jackson, Miss. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Cohutta, 30710; Cohutta Senior Group at First Baptist Church of Cohutta or Hamilton Medical Center, 1012 Burleyson Drive, P.O. Box 1168, Dalton, 307221168. Messages of comfort may be sent and the guest register signed at www.julianpeeples.com. Julian Peeples Funeral Home, Pleasant Grove Chapel, Dalton is in charge of funeral arrangements. For more information, call 706-259-9277. www.legacy.com Harrison E. Dickson Mr. Harrison E. Dickson, 88, departed this life Sunday, May 24, 2009, at home surrounded by his loving family in Calhoun. Arrangements will be announced by locally owned and operated Ponders Funeral Homes, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, 6706-2264002. Your Selected Independent Funeral Home. www.legacy.com Mary Kathryn Ellis Mrs. Mary Kathryn Ellis, 82, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Hamilton Medical Center. She was a member of the Dug Gap Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Dewrall “D” Ellis in 1998. Kathryn is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Dr. Jake Harrison of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Cindy Ellis of Dalton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and Sammy King, Doty and Buford May all of Cedartown, Gere and Hershel Arrington of Rome; sister-in-law, Fannie LeFevers of Cedartown; brothers-in-law, Fred Giles and Bobby Arrington, both of Cedartown; grandchildren, Michael and Lorie Moore, Matthew and Tracy Moore, Margaret and Bruce Wood, Mike Harrison, Heath and Jennifer Ellis, and Kacie Ellis; great-grandchildren, Reese Moore, Evy Kathryn Moore, Caroline Moore, Mary Catherine Wood, Nancy Claire Wood and Dory Anne Wood; nieces and nephews. Services will be Tuesday at noon at Dug Gap Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Bagley officiating. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge or arrangements. www.legacy.com Love Sam,” 70, of Tunnel Hill, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Hamilton Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Pearl Derosier of Chatsworth; brothers, Gene Melton of Calhoun, Tenn., and Paul Watts of Ringgold; sister, Bertha Flood of Chatsworth; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Smyrna Cemetery in Evensville, Tenn. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements. www.legacy.com Funeral Home Family Owned Since 1935 Love 278-3313 Funeral Home Family Owned Since 1935 278-3313 Mary Hopper Mrs. Mary Hopper, 78, departed this life Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Gordon Health Care Center in Calhoun. Arrangements will be announced by locally owned and operated Ponders Funeral Homes, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, 6706-2264002. Your Selected Independent Funeral Home. www.legacy.com Benjamin McGaha Mr. Benjamin McGaha, better known as “Salesman Annie Smith Mrs. Annie Smith, 88, of Dalton died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at her residence. Survivors and arrangements will be announced by Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton. www.legacy.com Love Funeral Home Family Owned Since 1935 278-3313 Personal trainer still pumped at 82 BY SAM MCMANIS Sacramento Bee Don’t call Richard Commins “spry,” that condescending adjective frequently attached to any older adult who is ambulatory enough to get out and do something. But what do you call an 82-year-old who — when not working in his lush yard or repairing the roof of his home — is pumping iron, puffing away through push-ups and pull-ups, revving up the elliptical machine, working those core muscles and maintaining balance on a trampoline? Answer: Personal trainer. No records are kept, but Commins might be the oldest personal trainer in Sacramento, Calif., if not the nation. He gained accreditation in 1985 after completing classes at California State University-Sacramento following retirement as a longtime middle-school industrial-arts teacher. After working in health clubs for years, schooling gym members in the fundamentals of fitness, Commins is starting to ease back a bit. He has a handful of clients who come to his humble home gym, and he serves as an onsite trainer when he and his wife, Rona, go on cruises. “I think I can be an inspiration to people,” says Commins, smiling but sans boastfulness. “A lot of people look at me and say, ‘Boy, if he can do that at 82, I ought to get in shape.’ “ If Jack LaLanne had a kid brother, it would be this guy. At 5-foot-9, 150 pounds, Commins is built as solidly as when he played football in the San Francisco Bay Area back before joining the Marines during World War II. SHNS PHOTO Richard Commins, an 82-year-old personal trainer, spots client Richard Stoeltzing as he lifts weights. His buzz cut betrays no hint of gray, though his pencilthin mustache is pure white. Commins’ metacarpalcrunching handshake, alone, attests to his enduring strength. But there also are mementos from his Masters weightlifting days as a regional gold medalist in the Senior Olympics. (Ten years on, he still holds the 70-74 age group record for the snatch and clean-and-jerk in the Pacific Weightlifting Association.) His ramrodstraight posture is that of a IN LOVING MEMORY OF REX WITHEROW Sept. 14, 1935 - May 25, 2008 Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather There is a place at our table that is empty, A place in our hearts no one can fill. We asked God for more time with you but It was not in His perfect will Since the Lord called you home We have missed you in our lives. We wait for the day of no more heartache and no more goodbyes. We ask that our love be sent to you on wings of angels that have no end. Sadly missed, but you live in our hearts. Ozella Witherow Diane and Larry Bryant Mitchell Bryant and Amanda Bryant Bryan and Rhonda McDaniel, Carson McDaniel man at least 20 years younger. He’s also climbed California’s Mount Whitney — the highest peak in the lower 48 states — four times, albeit as a younger man. And two years ago he beat prostate cancer, saying the radiation therapy and recovery “felt like just a bad cold” to him. “That’s because I’ve stayed in shape,” he says. “Some mornings, I don’t feel like working out. But if I don’t, I tell myself I won’t be in as good of shape to do what I want to do as I get older.” He sent a videotape to the producers of “Survivor,” trying for a spot. (He never heard back, alas.) He insists on doing all the work in his sprawling yard at the end of a cul-de-sac himself, though a team of gardeners would get a good workout keeping up. And what he most wants is to help other people enjoy the hearty old age he embraces. One recent morning, he demonstrated pull-ups from the seated position to one of his clients, 70-year-old Richard Stoeltzing, who marveled at the ease with which Commins executed the exercise. “Can you believe an 82year-old can do that?” Stoeltzing asked. “I’ve known Richard for 35 years, and he’s been having me do dips and push-ups and gets me to strengthen my back and legs, not just (his chest). I travel a lot in my job (for Wachovia Securities), so I can do these exercises anywhere.” Back when he was affiliated with health clubs, Commins said, he trained people of all ages. Now, it’s mostly people his age — well, those within a decade or two. “I think they like the idea of someone older working with them,” he says. “It makes them feel more comfortable.” His quick wit and sly smile are engaging, but Commins’ own sterling shape — and his dedication to exercise — might intimidate the uninitiated. His wife doesn’t work out with him. She prefers the more social aspect she finds at a local chain health club. But Rona Commins says he finds ways to inspire her, mostly by example. “He puts everybody to shame,” Rona says. “I had a book club at 10 o’clock this morning, so I was thinking, ‘Heck, I don’t need to work out. But I got up to be (at the gym) at 7:30 because of Richard. “Always, he was exercising. When we first got married 50 years ago, he’d jump rope, had a rowing machine, tennis-ball machine. He was always doing something. Weightlifting was new, after he retired.” Commins likes to say he was just a “weekend athlete” until he retired. His wife disagrees, as does daughter Merrin Hansen. “It was just sort of a way of life for my father,” says Hansen, a dietitian. “When he’d watch TV, he’d do step training or use one of those wheels with handles and stretch out on the floor (for abdominal exercises). I ran track in high school, but I never felt pushed by him. But the (fitness ethic) was just sort of ingrained.” Commins says he really didn’t get serious about exercising until his 60s and claims that he reached his fitness peak at age 70. He admits he’s losing strength with age, despite his best efforts. But he hopes to keep age at bay as long as he can. “The key is consistency,” he said. “You can lose (strength) if you stop. Then, even if you come back, you can’t get it back. I can’t lift as much as when I was competing. Sometimes, I’m forced to stop (exercising). Like when I Dalton Ear Nose & Throat Dalton 706.226.2142 Calhoun 706.629.5000 Andre Johnson June 14, 1990 to May 28, 2007 Mom, Dad & Family Digital Hearing Aids Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations Dizziness & Balance Testing • Assistive Listening Devices ALLERGIES? Dalton Allergy Clinic In Loving Memory of • • • • Do You Have We Have Effective Treatment fell off the roof at (age) 80. If it wasn’t for me being in shape, I don’t think I’d have gotten through that fall with just a concussion. I think I had enough muscle to hold things together.” Though he shows few signs of slowing, Commins has made some accommodation to age. He has given up hopes of being selected for “Survivor,” for example. But his wife says he still puts men decades younger to shame. “At church on Sunday, he told me he had to go move a table and turned and walked away,” she says. “I’m watching him go and, from behind, you’d think he was 30 years younger. There’s that energy, that spring in his step.” But just don’t call him spry. Hear What You’ve Been Missing Dr. Denise R. 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Arrived 2010 / gs Mustan s Fusion (706) 695-6701 www.chatsworthford.com B C M Y K SPORTS Monday, May 25, 2009 ● www.daltondailycitizen.com PRO BASEBALL Braves win in blowout Jones, McCann fuel sweep of Jays BY CHARLES ODUM Associated Press Writer ATLANTA — Blurry vision couldn’t stop Brian McCann, and neither could Toronto’s defensive shift. McCann hit two homers, including a three-run shot in Atlanta’s seven-run seventh inning, and the Braves beat the Blue Jays 10-2 on Sunday to cap a three-game sweep. The Blue Jays were the first team that tried to stop McCann by placing three players on the right side of the infield. It may be a long time before McCann faces another shift. McCann had three hits and drove in four runs, leaving him 6for-10 in the series. He is hitting .396 (19 for 48) in 14 games with his new glasses. “We can’t be satisfied with the sweep,” McCann said. “We’ve got to keep going.” McCann missed 13 games while on the disabled list from April 23 to May 8 with blurred vision, including a failed experiment with contact lenses. The score was 2-all before pinch-hitter Chipper Jones drove in the go-ahead run with a basesloaded single in the seventh. Jones missed the first two games of the series after hurting his right big toe on Thursday night. He didn’t start on Sunday but made good on his first pinch-hit appearance of the season. “I’m glad that the opportunity arose,” Jones said. “When you’re sitting there you’re just hoping to get an opportunity to have an influence on the game.” The sweep was the Braves’ first in eight series with Toronto. The Blue Jays’ six-game losing streak is their longest since drop- ping seven straight last June. They fell to second place in the AL East, a half-game behind Boston. “We’re OK,” said Toronto manager Cito Gaston. “We’re still ... just a half-game out.” Toronto, which began its ninegame road trip with three straight losses at Boston, has been swept in back-to-back road series for the first time since May 2007 at Cleveland and Texas. “You’re going to go through periods like this,” Vernon Wells said. “Hopefully, we’ll right the ship and get back at it tomorrow.” Wells had two hits and scored both Toronto runs but said “I take a lot of responsibility” for the losing streak. “It’s frustrating for everyone,” he said. Kelly Johnson had three hits, including a homer, and drove in three runs for Atlanta, which completed a 6-3 homestand. The Braves had 13 hits, including five in the seventh, when they sent 10 batters to the plate. “It looks like everybody’s finally in a groove,” McCann said. “Everything fell into place.” Jeff Bennett (2-1), Atlanta’s third of five relievers, recorded one out in the seventh. Shawn Camp (0-2) gave up the first three runs in the seventh. Lefthanded batters were 1-for-22 against Toronto right-hander Jason Frasor this season before he gave up three hits to lefties in the seventh, driving in six runs. Jones greeted Frasor with an RBI single off first baseman Lyle Overbay’s glove for a 3-2 lead. Johnson followed with a two-run double, Garret Anderson had a sacrifice fly and McCann added a three-run homer off Frasor into the COMMENTARY AP PHOTO Atlanta’s Chipper Jones follows through with his RBI single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning of Sunday’s game at Turner Field in Atlanta.. Braves bullpen to cap the seven-run inning. “Everybody did get in on it, but the biggest hit of the day was Chipper’s,” said Braves manager Bobby Cox. “I asked him in the fifth inning if he could go. He said, ’I can hit, I don’t know if I can run or not.”’ Cox said he was going to use pitcher Kris Medlen as a pinch-runner. Jones, thinking Cox was going to weaken the bench by using a position player, waved off the pinch-runner. The seven runs were the most Rain washes Coke 600 away L ➣ Please see KROHN, 2B The Blue Jays loaded the bases in the seventh off reliever Peter Moylan. Reliever Eric O’Flaherty struck out Lind, and Bennett retired Bautista on a fly ball. Notes: Braves SS Yunel Escobar (right hip flexor) did not play. Diory Hernandez, playing in place of Escobar, singled in the seventh for his first major league hit and added another single in the eighth. ... Wells matched his career high with the two steals. ... Johnson’s homer was his second in two games and his fifth career leadoff homer. AUTO RACING Lions look to build on GFL championship ast season, Christian Heritage’s football team stormed through the Georgia Football League with a perfect record and ran away with the league championship in blowout fashion. Of the 29 players on the 2008 opening-day roster, nine were seniors, most in the program’s four-year history. But as the Lions prepare for their fifth season, they will look a lot different. Gone is running back Jarred Cronan, the team’s leading rusher. Also gone is starting quarterback John Pierce, who will be replaced this year by his brother Daniel, the Lions’ leading receiver last season. Adam Only nine players return Krohn from last year’s team, and only four were starters. Needless to say, Lions coach Mike Vaden and his players have a lot of work to do as the team goes through its rebuilding process. But Vaden is not without hope. “We are very pleased with the young guys we have coming in and learning the terminology,” said Vaden, who has a 24-7 record in three seasons with the Lions. “They showed good effort and enthusiasm this spring and I’m looking forward to next season.” The Lions wrapped up their 10- allowed by Toronto in an inning this season. Johnson and McCann hit firstinning home runs off Scott Richmond. The Blue Jays pulled even with runs in the fourth and sixth innings off Jair Jurrjens, who gave up eight hits and two runs in six innings. Wells singled, stole second and third, and scored on Jose Bautista’s groundout. Wells led off the fifth with a double and scored on Overbay’s one-out single, making it 2-all. AP PHOTO Helio Castroneves speeds down the main straightaway on his way to victory in the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on Sunday. Castroneves takes Indy title BY PAUL NEWBERRY Associated Press Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The tears flowed as soon as Helio Castroneves turned his red-andwhite car into Victory Lane, and he really got emotional when Roger Penske leaned over to give his driver a hug. “Thanks for giving my life back,” Castroneves said between sobs. He could’ve lost it all. He could’ve gone to prison for six years. Instead, he was celebrating another win at the Indianapolis 500. Castroneves capped a perfect month of May by winning at the Brickyard for the third time Sunday, a triumph that was especially poignant given what he was facing just 5 1/2 weeks ago. From accused tax cheat to Indy champion — this race was a lot longer than 500 miles. “Let’s celebrate now!” he screamed to the quarter of a million fans. Castroneves became the ninth driver to win the historic race three times, and his timing couldn’t have been better. On April 17, W W W . he was acquitted of most charges at a federal tax evasion trial, and the remaining count was finally thrown out last Friday. “This is the best month of May ever,” Castroneves said, and it was hard to argue otherwise. He won the pole. Then he won the pit-stop competition. And now, the biggest win of all, No. 3 for the guy who drives car No. 3, leaving him only one win away from joining the most elite group of all: four-time Indy winners A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Rick Mears. For Penske, it was Indy win No. 15 — more than any other car owner and ensuring that the Captain has never gone more than three years between wins at this place, except for the time he didn’t run because of a split in openwheel racing. “He smiles only two times: on his birthday and when he wins the Indy 500,” Castroneves said of his boss. Castroneves pulled away over the final laps to beat Dan Wheldon and Danica Patrick, who ➣ Please see INDY, 2B CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR’s longest race of the season spilled into a second day Sunday night when the Coca-Cola 600 was postponed by rain for the first time in 50 years. Light rain had delayed the scheduled 6:03 p.m. start at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, but the track appeared dry and NASCAR called the cars out to pit road moments before a heavy shower soaked the surface again. The heavy rain lasted less than 15 minutes, but a persistent drizzle made it impossible to dry the track. The race will run on Monday at noon. It’s the first time it will be held on Memorial Day. “We have a ton of family members and friends in town this weekend, and of course the big plan was for us all to be here tonight and playing around by the lake tomorrow,” said Kurt Busch, who will start 17th. “You just gotta feel for the fans, though. I’m sure a lot of them were counting on tomorrow for a travel day. The weather has put a kink in a lot of plans.” The only other time the CocaCola 600 was postponed was the 1960 inaugural race, when it was pushed from its Memorial Day weekend date to June 19 because three consecutive March snowstorms slowed construction on the speedway. The weather has been good to NASCAR since the season-opening Daytona 500 was shortened 48 laps because of rain. Since then, every Sprint Cup Series event has been rain-free. The Truck Series had two postponements this season — at Martinsville and Kansas, where the races were held on days other than their scheduled start. Elton Sawyer, competition director for Red Bull Racing, said the holdover isn’t a huge financial burden to race teams because the majority are based in the area and don’t have lodging costs. But teams will have to adjust to different track conditions: Monday’s event will now be run during the hottest part of the day. AP PHOTO Workers try to dry pit road as cars are parked before the rain-delayed NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., on Sunday. D A L T O N D A I L Y C I T I Z E N . C O M 2B THE DAILY CITIZEN Monday, May 25, 2009 Win by Knockout SCOREBOARD LOCAL Prep Schedule Today Varsity baseball GISA Class 2A state semifinals (Best-of-3) Christian Heritage at Heritage in Newnan, DH, 1 and 4 ——— Tuesday Varsity baseball GISA Class 2A state semifinals (Best-of-3) Christian Heritage at Heritage in Newnan, if necessary, TBD TELEVISION On Today MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 4 p.m. FOX SPORTSOUTH — Atlanta at San Francisco 8 p.m. WGN — Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs NBA BASKETBALL 8:30 p.m. TNT — Playoffs, Western Conference finals, game 4, L.A. Lakers at Denver MEN’S COLLEGE LACROSSE 1 p.m. ESPN — NCAA Division I tournament, championship match, teams TBA, at Foxborough, Mass. PRO HOCKEY San Diego 3, Chicago Cubs 1 L.A. Dodgers 5, L.A. Angels 4, 10 innings San Francisco 5, Seattle 1 Sunday’s Scores Colorado 3, Detroit 1 Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Yankees 3, 11 innings Cincinnati 4, Cleveland 3, 11 innings Florida 5, Tampa Bay 4, 11 innings Washington 8, Baltimore 5 Boston 12, N.Y. Mets 5 Atlanta 10, Toronto 2 Pittsburgh 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Texas 5, Houston 0 Kansas City 3, St. Louis 2 Oakland 6, Arizona 2 San Diego 7, Chicago Cubs 2 Seattle 5, San Francisco 4 L.A. Angels 10, L.A. Dodgers 7 Milwaukee at Minnesota, late Today’s Games Houston (W.Rodriguez 5-2) at Cincinnati (Harang 4-4), 1:10 p.m. St. Louis (C.Carpenter 2-0) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 4-2), 2:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Stults 4-1) at Colorado (De La Rosa 0-4), 3:10 p.m. San Diego (Gaudin 1-3) at Arizona (D.Davis 2-6), 3:40 p.m. Atlanta (J.Vazquez 4-3) at San Francisco (J.Sanchez 1-4), 4:05 p.m. Florida (Volstad 3-3) at Philadelphia (Moyer 3-4), 7:05 p.m. Washington (Lannan 2-3) at N.Y. Mets (Maine 3-3), 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Maholm 3-1) at Chicago Cubs (Dempster 3-3), 8:05 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Florida at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Houston at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. St. Louis at Milwaukee, 8:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Atlanta at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. NHL Playoffs Conference Finals (Best-of-7) Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Monday, May 18: Pittsburgh 3, Carolina 2 Thursday, May 21: Pittsburgh 7, Carolina 4 Saturday, May 23: Pittsburgh 6, Carolina 2, Pittsburgh leads series 3-0 Tuesday, May 26: Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29: Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m., if necessary Sunday, May 31: Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:30 p.m., if necessary Tuesday, June 2: Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m., if necessary WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago vs. Detroit Sunday, May 17: Detroit 5, Chicago 2 Tuesday, May 19: Detroit 3, Chicago 2, OT Friday, May 22: Chicago 4, Detroit 3, OT Sunday, May 24: Detroit 6, Chicago 1, Detroit leads series 3-1 Wednesday, May 27: Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30: Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m., if necessary Monday, June 1: Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m., if necessary ——— Stanley Cup Finals To be determined PRO BASKETBALL NBA Playoffs Conference Finals (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland vs. Orlando Wednesday, May 20: Orlando 107, Cleveland 106 Friday, May 22: Cleveland 96, Orlando 95, series tied 1-1 Sunday, May 24: Cleveland at Orlando, late Tuesday, May 26: Cleveland at Orlando, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28: Orlando at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m., if necessary Saturday, May 30: Cleveland at Orlando, 8:30 p.m., if necessary Monday, June 1: Orlando at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m., if necessary WESTERN CONFERENCE L.A. Lakers vs. Denver Tuesday, May 19: L.A. Lakers 105, Denver 103 Thursday, May 21: Denver 106, L.A. Lakers 103 Saturday, May 23: L.A. Lakers 103, Denver 97, L.A. Lakers lead series 2-1 Today, May 25: L.A. Lakers at Denver, 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 27: Denver at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m. Friday, May 29: L.A. Lakers at Denver, 9 p.m., if necessary Sunday, May 31: Denver at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m., if necessary ——— NBA FINALS (Best-of-7) TBD PRO BASEBALL NL Glance East Division W L Pct 24 18 .571 23 20 .535 23 20 .535 20 25 .444 13 30 .302 Central Division W L Pct Milwaukee 26 17 .605 St. Louis 26 18 .591 Cincinnati 23 20 .535 Chicago 21 21 .500 Pittsburgh 20 24 .455 Houston 18 24 .429 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 30 15 .667 San Diego 22 22 .500 San Francisco 20 23 .465 Arizona 19 25 .432 Colorado 18 25 .419 ——— Saturday’s Scores St. Louis 5, Kansas City 0 N.Y. Yankees 5, Philadelphia 4 Texas 6, Houston 3 Baltimore 2, Washington 1 Colorado 4, Detroit 3 Chicago White Sox 4, Pittsburgh 0 Cleveland 7, Cincinnati 6 Minnesota 6, Milwaukee 2 N.Y. Mets 3, Boston 2 Tampa Bay 10, Florida 3 Atlanta 4, Toronto 3 Arizona 8, Oakland 7, 11 innings Philadelphia Atlanta New York Florida Washington GB — 1 1/2 1 1/2 5 1/2 11 1/2 GB — 1/2 3 4 1/2 6 1/2 7 1/2 GB — 7 1/2 9 10 1/2 11 AL Glance East Division W L Pct GB 26 18 .591 — 27 20 .574 1/2 25 19 .568 1 23 23 .500 4 18 26 .409 8 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 24 18 .571 — Kansas City 22 22 .500 3 Minnesota 21 23 .477 4 Chicago 19 24 .442 5 1/2 Cleveland 17 28 .378 8 1/2 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 26 17 .605 — Los Angeles 23 20 .535 3 Seattle 21 24 .467 6 Oakland 16 25 .390 9 ——— Today’s Games Toronto at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Texas, 2:05 p.m. Boston at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Detroit at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Seattle at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 6:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m Tuesday’s Games Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Boston at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Seattle at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.. Boston Toronto New York Tampa Bay Baltimore GOLF Corning Classic Sunday At Corning Country Club Corning, N.Y. Purse: $1.5 million Yardage: 6,223; Par 72 (36-36) Final Yani Tseng 68-70-62-67 267 -21 Paula Creamer 66-72-65-65 268 -20 Soo-Yun Kang 65-69-65-69 268 -20 Mika Miyazato 70-67-62-70 269 -19 Song-Hee Kim 67-68-69-67 271 -17 Ai Miyazato 69-70-64-68 271 -17 Vicky Hurst 70-69-63-69 271 -17 Sandra Gal 65-69-68-69 271 -17 Angela Stanford 69-69-67-67 272 -16 Jimin Jeong 66-69-69-68 272 -16 Karine Icher 64-66-74-68 272 -16 Mikaela Parmlid 67-67-68-70 272 -16 Seon Hwa Lee 67-67-68-70 272 -16 Hee Young Park 64-73-69-67 273 -15 Natalie Gulbis 68-70-66-69 273 -15 Meredith Duncan 69-67-68-69 273 -15 Mi Hyun Kim 69-67-68-69 273 -15 Helen Alfredsson 67-69-68-69 273 -15 Lindsey Wright 67-69-67-70 273 -15 Suzann Pettersen 67-68-68-70 273 -15 Katherine Hull 68-69-65-71 273 -15 Jiyai Shin, $15,339 68-71-67-68 274 -14 Cristie Kerr 68-71-65-70 274 -14 In-Kyung Kim 69-69-65-71 274 -14 Hee-Won Han 65-67-71-71 274 -14 Michelle Wie 73-67-68-67 275 -13 Momoko Ueda 72-67-69-67 275 -13 Brittany Lang 70-68-68-69 275 -13 Meena Lee 67-72-66-70 275 -13 Na Yeon Choi 66-68-68-73 275 -13 Minea Blomqvist 65-70-66-74 275 -13 Stacy Lewis 71-69-69-67 276 -12 Wendy Doolan 70-67-70-69 276 -12 Wendy Ward 72-69-65-70 276 -12 Ji Young Oh 70-67-69-70 276 -12 Sun Young Yoo 72-68-72-65 277 -11 Anna Grzebien 70-71-66-70 277 -11 Morgan Pressel 66-72-69-70 277 -11 Amy Hung 68-71-72-67 278 -10 Marcy Hart 69-69-73-67 278 -10 Nicole Castrale 66-71-71-70 278 -10 Beth Bader 70-66-72-70 278 -10 Sarah Kemp 66-68-71-73 278 -10 Alena Sharp 69-71-73-66 279 -9 Michele Redman 72-66-71-70 279 -9 Se Ri Pak 73-66-69-71 279 -9 Karen Stupples 73-68-65-73 279 -9 Becky Morgan 69-69-67-74 279 -9 Anna Nordqvist 69-72-72-67 280 -8 Jee Young Lee 72-67-72-69 280 -8 Haeji Kang 68-73-69-70 280 -8 Reilley Rankin 67-68-75-70 280 -8 Amy Yang 68-72-69-71 280 -8 S. Prammanasudh 69-70-70-71 280 -8 Lorie Kane 70-66-73-71 280 -8 A. Hanna-Williams 70-71-70-70 281 -7 Jimin Kang 69-71-70-71 281 -7 Sarah Lee 65-73-72-71 281 -7 Teresa Lu 71-70-68-72 281 -7 Jamie Hullett 69-70-70-72 281 -7 Janice Moodie 69-70-68-74 281 -7 Brittany Lincicome, 70-71-70-71 282 -6 Shanshan Feng Il Mi Chung Rachel Hetherington Pat Hurst Eunjung Yi Sung Ah Yim Russy Gulyanamitta Kris Tamulis Eva Dahllof Na On Min 69-72-71-71 67-71-73-72 69-71-73-71 69-69-72-74 71-69-69-75 70-71-71-73 70-70-71-74 69-70-72-74 72-69-72-74 67-73-72-76 283 283 284 284 284 285 285 285 287 288 -5 -5 -4 -4 -4 -3 -3 -3 -1 E Nelson Championship Sunday At TPC Four Seasons Resort Irving, Texas Purse: $6.5 million Yardage: 7,166; Par 70 (35-35) Final Rory Sabbatini 68-64-65-64 — 261 Brian Davis 68-65-66-64 — 263 D.A. Points 68-66-65-65 — 264 Scott McCarron 66-69-68-62 — 265 Dustin Johnson 68-65-66-66 — 265 John Mallinger 67-65-65-70 — 267 John Senden 71-68-65-64 — 268 Fred Couples 69-66-67-67 — 269 Jeff Maggert 71-66-65-67 — 269 Marc Leishman 68-70-63-68 — 269 Briny Baird 69-64-67-69 — 269 James Nitties 65-68-68-69 — 270 Danny Lee 69-67-69-66 — 271 Glen Day 69-66-65-71 — 271 Kevin Streelman 67-69-64-71 — 271 Greg Chalmers 68-69-69-66 — 272 Vijay Singh 70-67-69-66 — 272 Robert Garrigus 70-66-69-67 — 272 Justin Leonard 75-63-66-68 — 272 Steve Marino 69-69-66-68 — 272 Mike Weir 66-71-66-69 — 272 George McNeill 69-67-66-70 — 272 Jimmy Walker 71-68-69-65 — 273 Rod Pampling 72-67-69-65 — 273 Chris Riley 71-68-68-66 — 273 Tim Wilkinson 69-67-70-67 — 273 Ken Duke 65-69-71-68 — 273 Tommy Armour III 67-71-68-67 — 273 Ted Purdy 74-65-66-68 — 273 Alex Cejka 69-69-67-68 — 273 Charlie Wi 73-66-64-70 — 273 Michael Letzig 68-68-67-70 — 273 Bryce Molder 68-68-66-71 — 273 Charley Hoffman 71-66-65-71 — 273 Steve Flesch 70-69-69-66 — 274 Joe Ogilvie 69-70-68-67 — 274 Greg Owen 68-71-68-67 — 274 James Driscoll 67-66-69-72 — 274 Martin Laird 72-67-68-68 — 275 Matt Kuchar 70-69-68-68 — 275 David Mathis 72-67-67-69 — 275 John Rollins 72-66-68-69 — 275 Kris Blanks 68-71-66-70 — 275 Brad Adamonis 66-70-69-70 — 275 Ben Crane 71-68-71-66 — 276 Harrison Frazar 73-66-71-66 — 276 Chris DiMarco 67-69-72-68 — 276 Jeff Klauk 72-66-69-69 — 276 Hunter Mahan 71-68-67-70 — 276 Nathan Green 70-69-66-71 — 276 Charles Howell III 66-69-68-73 — 276 Mark Calcavecchia 68-70-75-64 — 277 Jay Williamson 68-71-71-67 — 277 Troy Matteson 68-69-71-69 — 277 Matt Weibring 67-69-71-70 — 277 Colt Knost 67-72-67-71 — 277 Davis Love III 73-64-69-71 — 277 Brian Bateman 69-70-66-72 — 277 Nicholas Thompson 73-66-64-74 — 277 Cliff Kresge 70-69-74-65 — 278 Todd Hamilton 71-67-71-69 — 278 Ricky Barnes 69-70-69-70 — 278 Y.E. Yang 69-67-69-73 — 278 J.J. Henry 71-68-66-73 — 278 Bob Heintz 68-70-73-68 — 279 Notah Begay III 73-65-70-71 — 279 Jesper Parnevik 67-68-69-75 — 279 Robert Allenby 67-67-70-75 — 279 Kent Jones 67-70-74-69 — 280 David Berganio, Jr. 72-65-72-71 — 280 Jonathan Byrd 68-70-66-76 — 280 -19 -17 -16 -15 -15 -13 -12 -11 -11 -11 -11 -10 -9 -9 -9 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -7 -7 -7 -7 -7 -7 -7 -7 -7 -7 -7 -7 -6 -6 -6 -6 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -1 -1 -1 E E E Senior Championship Sunday At Canterbury Golf Club Beachwood, Ohio Purse: $2 million Yardage: 6,895; Par 70 (34-36) Final Michael Allen 74-66-67-67 — 274 -6 Larry Mize 69-69-71-67 — 276 -4 Bruce Fleisher 71-70-69-67 — 277 -3 Tom Watson 72-72-70-66 — 280 E AP SPORTLIGHT Sabbatini honors Mickelsons, wins Associated Press Writer IRVING, Texas — Rory Sabbatini knelt down on the 18th green as his two young children charged to congratulate him with hugs and kisses. “The beauty about it is just seeing the innocent joy in their eyes,” Sabbatini said after his victory Sunday in the Byron Nelson Championship. Wearing a pink shirt in a show of support for Amy Mickelson, recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and heavy hearted because of the rapidly deteriorating health of a buddy with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Sabbatini shot a 6-under 64 for a two-stroke victory over late-charging Brian Davis in Lord Byron’s tournament. “Obviously this tournament is very special,” Sabbatini said. “It’s one that I wish I had have been able to win it and look up and see Byron sitting there at the 18th green. ... What a wonderful name to be associated with now.” After an 8-foot putt at No. 17 for his third straight birdie, Sabbatini got to enjoy the champion’s walk up No. 18. And it didn’t matter that his 7-foot par putt slid past and he had to tap in for bogey. Once the final putt dropped, Sabbatini’s 5-year- Krohn: 4 returning starters ➣ Continued from page 1B day spring practice session Saturday in Cumming with a three-way scrimmage between two GFL schools, the North Georgia Falcons and the Georgia Force. It wasn’t a typical game — each team played each other for three quarters and no score was kept — but it provided the Lions good game-type experience, Vaden said. Because some of the football players are still with the Lions’ baseball team in the GISA state playoffs, and because some of the home school players didn’t report, Vaden only had 18 players to work with this spring. That meant the Lions couldn’t play a traditional intrasquad spring game like they did last year, so this year’s scrimmage format worked out well. “It was a good scrimmage,” Vaden said. “Both the Falcons and the Force old son and 3-year old daughter — with “Team Sabo” inscribed on their clothing — ran out to greet him. He then embraced wife Amy and Peggy Nelson, the widow of Byron Nelson. Sabbatini, the 33-year-old South African who lives in nearby Fort Worth, finished at 19-under 261 at TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas to break the tournament mark of 18 under set by Loren Roberts and playoff loser Steve Pate in 1999 — when the Cottonwood Valley course also was used the first two days. Sabbatini earned $1.17 million for his fifth PGA Tour victory. game tempo. Vaden said he’s got four running backs that will be in the mix, including Parmalee Ward, who saw significant playing time last season. The offensive line will have two starters returning in Travor Maffetone and Andrew Weaver. The two also played on the defensive line and will do so again this season. Daniel Groce returns as a linebacker and tight end, and Daniel Pierce will play in an otherwise young secondary, in addition to his quarterback duties. So although this season may be a rebuilding year for the Lions, opposing teams shouldn’t count them out as a playoff contender. “I feel like we can be competitive,” Vaden said. were much more mature than we were, but we held our own and I was pleased with that.” Because the Falcons and Force have more returning players from last year’s teams, Vaden said he considers both as favorites to contend for this year’s championship. “We’ve got a lot of work to do to prepare for a return to the championship game,” he said. When summer practice resumes in July, Vaden hopes the number of participants will increase to around the number of last year’s roster of 29. At that time, he said he’ll start determining who will be starters this coming season. Without knowing his full starting lineup, Vaden has already decided there will be a scheme change in the running game because of Cronan’s graduation. They will switch from the veer to a wing-T, using more of a misdirection rushing attack designed to control the Adam Krohn is a sports writer for The Daily Citizen. You can write him at adamkrohn@daltoncitizen.com or follow him on Twitter @adamkrohn. Indy: Danica finishes third ➣ Continued from page 1B May 25 1948 — Ben Hogan wins the PGA championship, beating Mike Turnesa in the final round, 7 and 6. 1965 — Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston a minute into the first round in the controversial rematch for Ali's heavyweight title. Listed as the fastest knockout in a heavyweight title bout, Liston goes down on a short right-hand punch. 1975 — The Golden State Warriors become the third team to sweep the NBA finals, beating the Washington Bullets 96-95 on Butch Beard's foul shot with 9 seconds remaining. 1978 — The Montreal Canadiens defeat the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 for their third straight Stanley Cup. 1980 — Johnny Rutherford wins his third Indianapolis 500 in seven years and becomes the first driver to win twice from the pole. 1987 — Herve Filion becomes the first harness racing driver to win 10,000 races. Filion reaches the milestone driving Commander Bond to victory in the third race at Yonkers Raceway. 1991 — The Pittsburgh Penguins, led by Mario Lemieux, win the Stanley Cup for the first time with an 8-0 rout of the Minnesota North Stars. 1998 — Princeton punctuates its claim as one of college lacrosse's great programs by beating Maryland 15-5 for its third straight NCAA Division I title and fifth in seven years. 2002 — Boston sets an NBA record, overcoming a 21-point fourth-quarter deficit in a 94-90 win over New Jersey. The Celtics outscore the Nets 41-16 in the quarter. 2003 — Juli Inkster shoots a 10-under 62 — tying the lowest final-round score by a winner in LPGA Tour history — to beat Lorie Kane by four strokes in the LPGA Corning Classic. 2007 — Bjarne Riis is the first Tour de France winner to admit using performance-enhancing drugs to win the sport's premier race, further eroding cycling's credibility after a series of doping confessions. His admission means the top three finishers in the 1996 Tour are linked to doping — with two admitting to cheating. 2008 — Seven crashes and spinouts mar the first Indianapolis 500 since the two warring open-wheel series (CART and IRL) came together under the IndyCar banner. Scott Dixon stays ahead of the trouble to win the race. GOLF BY STEPHEN HAWKINS CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The North Georgia Knockouts ’95 were runners-up in the recent NSA Day at the Park tournament. Team members are front row, left to right, Rebecca Leonard, Colbie Thomas, Megan Pittman, Shawnda Martin and Ashley Cox; second row, coach Nick Conner, Kinsey Sholl, Maria Walshe, Kara Deal, Ashley Farrell, Carley Fetzer and coach Mike Leonard. eclipsed her historic fourthplace finish as a rookie in 2005 by crossing the strip of bricks in third. Patrick, however, was never really a factor on this day. It belonged to Castroneves, who pumped his fist all the way down the final straightaway. “I want to climb the fence,” said the driver known as “Spiderman,” referring to his signature celebration. Then he did just that, climbing out of his car after the victory lap and scaling the fence along the main grandstand with his pit crew. Someone tossed him a green-and-yellow Brazilian flag. It was clearly a popular victory. The fans who turned out on a sweltering late spring day were on their feet, cheering and waving their caps as Castroneves sped around the 2.5-mile oval for the final time. “You guys kept me strong,” Castroneves told the crowd. “You guys are the best. I’m honored to have fans like you. Crashes took out some of the biggest names in the field, including Tony Kanaan, Marco Andretti and Graham Rahal. The most frightening wreck occurred on lap 173, when Brazilians Vitor Meira and Raphael Matos got together going into the first turn. Meira’s car veered headon into the padded outside wall. He was removed from the car, put on a stretcher and taken to a nearby hospital complaining of severe lower-back pain. Later, IndyCar officials said he sustained two broken vertebrae in his back, but the injury should be treatable without surgery. The lengthy caution period after the Meira-Matos crash ensured that everyone had enough fuel to get to the finish. When the race restarted with 17 laps to go, Castroneves got a great jump on Wheldon and Patrick and pulled away to win by nearly 2 seconds, more than two football fields. “At the end, I just didn’t have enough for Helio,” said Wheldon, who won the race in 2005. The winning speed was 150.318 mph in a race that had only four leaders: Castroneves and Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe, along with the last two winners, Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti. Dixon, the defending champion, led more laps than anyone (73), and 2007 winner Franchitti, returning to Indy after a disappointing foray into stock cars, was out front for 50. Castroneves led 66 and Briscoe the other 11. Castroneves started from the pole and led the first seven laps, then laid back for a good part of the overcast, sweltering afternoon. Finally, on a restart after the sixth of eight yellow flags, Castroneves surged past Dixon to reclaim the lead with 59 laps to go. It was his the rest of the way. “I’m very happy for him,” Patrick said. “I’m glad to have him back, and obviously he’s great for the sport.” Indeed, Castroneves is perhaps the most recognizable open-wheel driver in the U.S. outside of Patrick, his appeal growing even more after he was crowned “Dancing with the Stars” champion in 2007. Then he made headlines of a different kind, dragged into court in shackles after a federal jury accused him of hiding millions in an offshore company. Penske never lost faith in his driver, and promised that his car would be waiting if his legal woes were resolved. After missing the season-opening race, Castroneves was acquitted by a jury and immediately hopped on a plane for an event at Long Beach, Calif. No. 3 was waiting, just as Penske had promised. “I had so much faith that Helio hadn’t done anything wrong,” the team owner said. “We were never, ever going to leave his side.” Rahal, the 20-year-old son of 1986 Indy winner Bobby Rahal, crashed on the 56th lap in virtually the same spot where he hit the wall a year earlier. He started fourth and was running fifth when his car went high coming out of the fourth turn and slammed the barrier. He was not injured. 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Clinics are offered for all school-age girls and boys every week throughout the summer beginning on June 2. Also offered are “Intensive Training” and “Just Drills” sessions for young tournament competitors and “For Adults” classes as well. Club membership is not a requirement. Information is available by calling the racquet shop at (706) 259-9524, going online to www.ERacquetShop.com or stopping by the club’s tennis facility on Cleveland Highway. The program is in its 31st year and directed by Gary Valleriano, the club’s USPTA tennis professional. He is assisted by Jacob Eastwood, Jennifer Enck, Julie Kinsey and Jade Ringhoffer. Youth fishing day • The Conasauga Bass Club’s annual youth fishing event is scheduled for July 25 in Whitfield County. Children should bring their fishing pole and tackle. Club members will help the children with fishing tips, bait, tackle and pole preparation, taking off catches and taking pictures of catches. Food and drinks will be provided and all children will receive a goodie bag and a gift certificate. Poles, bait and tackle will be provided to those that need them. The event is free, but registration is required. Call (706) 847-6973 or write cbcfishingevent@windstream.net. Directions to the event: From I-75 North, take Exit 341. Go right, then turn left onto Lake Kathy Rd. Take the first left onto Oscar Nance Rd., then turn left at the next drive and look for the balloons. Registration, tryouts • The Carpet Capital Soccer Club is joining with First Baptist Church to form Carpet Capital/First Kids Soccer. Registration for boys and girls will take place at First Baptist’s Family Life Center through June 12 for a fall league. Practice starts Aug. 24, games start Sept. 12. Costs are $55 for ages 6 and younger and $75 for ages up to U-19. All ages must bring a birth certificate and ages 12 and older must bring a photograph. • The Dalton Dolphins are holding registration for summer swimming competition through June 15. Also, SwimAmerica swimming lessons run every two weeks through the summer. Times for lessons are 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.; classes are limited to five swimmers per instructor. Contact Charles Todd at (706) 275-0077 or visit ccacswimming.org. • Dalton Parks and Recreation Department is holding registration through for youth soccer (boys and girls ages 4-13) through May 28. The DPRD will attempt to have separate boys and girls leagues, with age groups First Kick (ages 4-5), Instructional (6-7), 8-9, 10-11 and 1213. Teams will be small in size, with children in the three youngest leagues playing six-on-six, 10-11 playing eight- on-eight and 12-13 playing 11-on-11. The Department also needs at least 40 coaches for soccer — a coaches clinic is scheduled for 6 p.m. on June 4 and no league will begin until enough coaches are in place. All league registration is free and available online at dprdsports.com. In-person registration is set for May 26-28 from 4-7 p.m. each day at the main recreation center. • A new Georgia Force 10-under fastpitch softball team based in Dalton and Chatsworth is looking for four girls with 1998-99 birthdays to complete its roster. All positions are available. To schedule a tryout, please call a coach: Chad Poteet (706) 260-7332, A.J. Johnston (706) 271-7910 or Rodney Pittman (706) 483-0982. Clinics, camps • The Dalton Lady Cats basketball camp will be held June 1-4 from 8:30 a.m. to noon each day at the Dalton High gym. Camp is for girls K-8th grade and the fee is $65. Contact Jeff McKinney at (706) 278-8757 or jeff.mckinney@dalton.k12.ga.us. Online registration is available at www.daltonpublicschools.com — click on community, news/events and summer camps. • The ninth Lady Lion Basketball Camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon each day on June 1-4 at Christian Heritage School. Camp is for girls who are entering grades 1-6 and will include individual instruction and team games. Instructors will be Lady Lions varsity players and devotions will be part of the camp. Cost is $50. Each camper will receive a T-shirt and water bottle. Sports drinks will be sold for $1 during camp. Contact Heather Lowery at (706) 277-1198, extension 131. • Murray County’s varsity cheerleaders will host a camp for grades K-6 from 8 a.m. to noon on June 1-4. Cost is $65 and includes lunch and a T-shirt. Campers may be dropped off at 7:30 a.m. Early registration will be held from 5-6 p.m. on May 28 in the Murray High lobby; first-day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. For information, contact Tara Jones at (706) 2270-4350. • A softball camp for girls ages 5-11 is scheduled at Murray County High School’s field in Chatsworth from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 1-4. Fee is $60 for ages 5-11. Murray County High coaches will serve as instructors. Registration starts at 8:30 the first day. Contact Sandra Johnston at (706) 2718335, Bob Spear at (706) 483-9627 or Joel Brown at (423) 421-3087. • The Bagley Braves basketball camps for boys in grades 3-10 are scheduled for June 1-5 at the Bagley gym. A morning session will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and an afternoon session from 1-4 p.m.; cost is $50 for one camp of $80 for both. Coaches Bob Campbell, Eric Bishop, Eric Hooker and former Braves will provide instruction. Registration begins the first day of camp a half-hour before the start of the session. • Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp will host a preseason soccer camp on June 1-5, with morning and full-day sessions available. For information, visit challengersports.com. • First Kids Basketball Camp for ages 9-11 is scheduled for June 1-4 and a camp for ages 7-8 is scheduled for June 15-18 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Cost is $25 for each camp and registration is open at First PRO HOCKEY Wings clip Blackhawks CHICAGO (AP) — Marian Hossa and Henrik Zetterberg scored two goals each Sunday, and the Detroit Red Wings overcame the absences of Nicklas Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk to rout the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 and take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. The defending Stanley Cup champions can clinch a return trip to the finals with a victory Wednesday at home. The Red Wings played without six-time Norris Trophy winner Lidstrom, who was scratched due to a lower body injury. MVP finalist Datsyuk missed his second straight game with a sore foot. Johan Franzen and Valtteri Filppula also scored for Detroit, and Chris Osgood made 18 saves in two periods. The Red Wings had three power-play goals and one short-handed tally. Chicago goalie Cristobal Huet, making his first start of these playoffs in place of injured Nikolai Khabibulin, gave up four goals and was pulled in the second. Rookie Corey Crawford took over Baptist’s Family Life Center. First Kids Golf Camp for ages 9-12 is scheduled for July 6-9. Cost is $35. • Nob North Golf Course will host its annual Junior Clinic for boys and girls ages 7-17 from 9 a.m. to noon each day on June 8-10. Cost is $60. Call (706) 694-8505 to sign up. • The Northwest Bruins Baseball Summer Clinic is scheduled for June 810 at the school in Tunnel Hill; a session for upcoming second through fifth graders will be held from 9 a.m. to noon each day, while a session for upcoming sixth through ninth graders will be held from 1-4 p.m. Players should bring glove and baseball shoes; bat and helmet are optional. Cost is $60 and includes a T-shirt. For information, call Todd Middleton at (706) 673-9886 or (706) 673-6533 or write to nwdiamondcoach@yahoo.com. • Dalton High will hold a cheerleader clinic June 8-11 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. each day at Dalton Middle School. The fee is $65, with registration ending June 8. Fee is $60 for an additional child. Registration forms are available at Dalton High School. Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. on June 8. • Northwest Whitfield’s Lady Bruins basketball camp for girls entering grades 1-9 is set for June 8-11 at the high school in Tunnel Hill. Grades 1-5 will have a morning session from 9 a.m. to noon on 8 1/2 foot goals; grades 6-9 will have an afternoon session from 14 p.m. Camp will include individual fundamentals, practical application of skills learned in 1-on-1, 3-on-3 and free throw competition as well as team play. Instructors will be Northwest’s coaching staff and returning players. Other competitions will also be held and door prizes will be given. Cost is $40 if registered by June 2 or $45 after and includes a T-shirt. Contact Margaret Stockburger at (706) 673-6533 or (706) 526-2200. • Dalton High will host a cross country mini-camp from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on June 8-11 at the school’s track. Any student who completed grades 4-8 is eligible to participate; camp fee is $55 by June 4 or $60 after and covers a Tshirt and snacks. Contact Karen Galyon at (706) 278-8757 or karen.galyoun@dalton.k12.ga.us. • The Big Red Basketball Camp for boys is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to noon on June 8-11 at Dalton High’s gym. Camp is for boys in grades K-8 and costs $65. Contact Mike Duffie at (706) 278-8757 or mike.duffie@dalton.k12.ga.us. • The 2009 Dalton Youth Baseball camp for ages 5-12 is scheduled for June 8-10 from 9 a.m. to noon each day at Heritage Point Park. Coaching provided by Dalton Middle’s Scott Houghton and Brandon Sane. Campers will receive instruction and participate in drills to improve throwing, fielding, hitting and pitching skills. Contact Houghton at (423) 413-7969 or Sane at (706) 280-9051. • North Murray High will hold a baseball camp for kindergarten through eighth graders on June 9-12 at Bagley Middle School. Cost is $60. Contact Steve Granger at (706) 463-8677 or Brad Bartley (706) 271-5987. • Northwest Whitfield’s softball camp is scheduled for June 15 at the school’s softball field. For grades 1-5 the camp will run from 8-10 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for grades 6-9. Northwest coaches will serve as BY DANNY ROBBINS for the last 15:55 of the period, but Huet returned in the third and gave up Zetterberg’s second powerplay goal that made it 6-1. Jonathan Toews had Chicago’s lone goal on a second-period power play. Notes: Niklas Kronwall, whose hard hit on Chicago RW Martin Havlat forced him out in the first period of Friday night’s game was booed every time he touched the puck. D Chris Chelios, the Chicago native who spent nine seasons with the Blackhawks before being traded to Detroit 10 years ago, made his first appearance of the series. any Southeast feeder school, as well as the Southeast front office. Camp will focus on offensive and defensive fundamentals, as well as speed development. Call David Crane at (706) 2758603. • Southeast’s Lady Raider Youth Softball Camp for first through eighth graders is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon each day on July 14-16. Athletes will learn individual and team defensive and offensive skills. Each camper will receive a T-shirt and concessions will be available. Cost is $45 and registration forms can be picked up at any Southeast feeder school or the high school’s main office. Registration will also be available the first day of camp. For information, call Elizabeth Crane at (706) 876-7134. • Dalton Middle School’s Cougar Football Camp for boys entering grades 6-8 is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. on July 27-30 at the school’s practice field. Cost is $50 and includes a Tshirt. Contact John Patrick at (706) 226-1942. Tournaments • The Antioch Ruritan Club’s third annual T-Ball Madness Tournament for recreation league teams is set for June 11-13 at Eastbrook Park. Cost is $40 per team, with registration due by June 5. Contact Debbie Sosebee at (706) 934-9728. • The National College of Martial Arts International’s 20th Anniversary Tournament is scheduled for June 2627 at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center. Although the tournament is an invitation-only event, individuals wishing to be considered for competition can call (706) 260-8591. Admission for spectators is $5 at the door, with ages 12 and younger admitted free. Two seminars are also scheduled on June 26, one with Jeff Speakman and another with Eric Higaonna; cost is $50 for both seminars or $30 for one. All tournament schedules, forms and fees are posted at ncma20th.tenchigoju.com. • One-pitch men’s softball tournaments will be held every Friday night in May, June and July at Petty Park in Murray County. Good prizes. A onepitch co-ed tourney is also scheduled for May 22 at the park. Entry fee is $150, prizes depend on number of teams. Call Rhett at (706) 847-0373. • Nob North Golf Course in Cohutta is accepting registration from area golf threesomes to compete in a PGA of America Local Qualifying Event on Aug. 22, which is the first leg in trying to earn a spot in the 2009 McGladrey Team Championship. A field of 18 three-member amateur teams will compete for up to two berths in the Georgia Section Championship on Sept. 28 at The Legends at Chateau Elan. Entry deadline is Aug. 8. The National Championship is scheduled for Oct. 26-28 at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. Registration is available at pga.com/teamchampionship or by calling (706) 694-8505. Add your news • If you have a tournament, registration, camp, meeting or other local sports event you’d like to have listed, we’re happy to include it in our sports calendar, free of charge. E-mail the details to larryfleming@daltoncitizen.com or send a fax to (706) 275-6641. Mavs owner Cuban’s battle with SEC heating up Associated Press Writer AP PHOTO Detroit’s Marian Hossa, right, and Niklas Kronwall celebrate a goal Saturday in Chicago. instructors. The fee is $20 and pre-registration by June 2 is requested, but day-of-camp registration will be available. Contact Shane Ramsey at (706) 516-2200 or at shane_ramsey@whitfield.k12.ga.us. • The Northwest Bruins basketball camp is scheduled for June 15-18. Grades 1-5 will meet each day from 9 a.m. to noon, while grades 6-9 will do so from 1-4 p.m. Only fifth graders that want to shoot on an 8 1/2-foot goal should attend the morning session. Activities will include dribbling, passing, shooting, agility drills, mental coaching, league games, competitions and more and instruction will be provided by the Northwest coaching staff and current and former players. A camp bank will be available, as will concessions, and all campers will receive a T-shirt. Cost is $45 and $40 for each additional sibling within a family. Pre-registration is requested by June 8, but registration will be available the first day of camp. • Southeast High will host a baseball camp for children in grades 2-8 from 8:30 a.m. to noon on June 15-17. Fundamental skills and drills will be the focus of the camp, with high school coaches instructing and high school and college players present as well. Cost is $60. For information, contact Jason Keller at (210) 313-3862, Todd Murray at (706) 264-9178 or the school at (706) 876-7000. • Dalton High will hold the Catamount Football Camp for ages 7 through rising eighth graders from 9 a.m. to noon on June 22-24. Camp will focus on fundamentals and basic skills and techniques of football, and campers will receive individual attention with encouragement to improve their overall game, sportsmanship and football knowledge. Motivational speakers, competitions and awards will also be part of the camp. Cost is $50; campers will receive a T-shirt and camp picture. Registration will be available the day of camp. Contact Chad Jordan at (706) 217-5577 or chad.jordan@dalton.k12.ga.us. • Northwest Whitfield’s Fighting Bruins Football Camp for boys entering grades 1-6 is scheduled for June 22-24 from 8-11:30 a.m. each day at the high school. Cost is $50 per camper and pre-registration is requested. Check-in will begin at 7:45 at the fieldhouse. Contact Mike Falleur at (706) 5162217. • The Future Champions Football Camp for rising third through eighth graders is scheduled for June 22-25 from 9 a.m. to noon each day at the Murray County Recreation Center’s baseball fields. Cost is $60 by June 21 or $70 the first day of camp; water and lunch will be provided, each camper will receive a T-shirt and awards will be given to contest winners. Campers should wear rubber-soled cleats, shorts and T-shirt and may bring their own football. Each day will include guest speakers as well as instructional sessions and speed and quickness drills. Call Keith Swilling at (706) 6951905, Roger Rainey at (706) 695-8563 or Hugh Swilling at (706) 695-9809. • The Southeast Raider Youth Football Camp is scheduled for June 23-25 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The camp is open to rising first through eighth graders; campers will be grouped by age. Cost is $35 and includes a T-shirt and helmet decal. Registration forms can be picked up at DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are out of the National Basketball Association playoffs, and the spotlight is now following the team's PRO controBASKETBALL v e r s i a l owner, Mark Cuban, to a different venue — federal court. The insider trading suit filed against Cuban by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission last year is scheduled to receive its first hearing Tuesday when attorneys present oral arguments on a motion by the billionaire owner to have the case dismissed. The hearing will provide yet another window to a case that has captured the attention of the country's legal minds, some of whom believe it represents an unprecedented step by the SEC. "The basis on which they're going after Cuban hasn't been tried before," said Peter Henning, a law professor in Detroit who formerly worked as an attorney in the SEC's enforcement division. "Whether the SEC is going to be able to stretch (its authority) that far certainly remains to be seen." The SEC alleges that Cuban engaged in insider trading when he sold his shares in a Canadian Internet search engine company, Mamma.com Inc., after receiving confidential information that the company planned to sell additional shares through a private offering in 2004. Cuban was able to avoid more than $750,000 in losses by selling his shares, according to the SEC. 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EXPERIENCED Mechanically Frothed Polyurethane Foam Bar Operator. Applicants MUST have a minimum of 5 years experience. Wages based on experience & ability. Paid Vacation, Holidays. Health Plan available. Send resume to Blind Box T-10 c/o The Daily Citizen PO Box 1167 Dalton GA 30720 Lending Officer Position. Senior lending position for strong local bank. Excellent Advancement Opportunities. Must have 10+ years experience. Please submit resume’ to: Blind Box U-2 c/o The Daily Citizen PO Box Dalton GA 30722 311 Health Care RN - Unit Manager - FULL TIME RN’s with GA license needed for rapidly growing hospice care agency in the North Georgia area. Hospice experience required. Competitive benefits and compensation. Why work for a big remote corporation when you can work where we treat our patients and our staff like family. 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Great shape. $200. 706-278-5320 No Credit Check. Owner Financing. Rent to Own or Lease Purchase. STOP RENTING TODAY MOVE IN TOMORROW!!!! Don Babb 706-463-2333 or 706-397-2087 hhf@vol.com or Mark Burnett 706-529-5901 DALTON. 722 Timberlake. $89,900 3BR 1BA $1,000 down. Pmyt as low as $750 per mon. 1827 Swanson N Dalton 2 BR 1 BA, $69,900 $1000 dn $495 mn 4200 Mount Pleasant - 5 BR 2 BA Beaverdale- not in subd. $159K $1100 dn, $1100 month WESTSIDE 3038 Hurricane Rd. 2 BR 1 BA. $69,900, $1,000 dn, $615 mon 3286 Hurricane Rd. 5 BR 3 BA $135,000. $1,000 dn $1,000 mn TUNNEL HILL 123 Lake Rd. 2 BR 1 BA w/ fenced yard. $75,000. $650 mon $1,000 dn 2314 Old Ringgold Rd. 2 BR 1 BA 1 acre, $79,900 $1,000 down, $700 per month 2898 Dogwood 2 BR 1 BA, $69,900, $1000 dn. $595 mon. CHATSWORTH 85 Rogers, 4 BR 2 BA $94,900, $1,000 dn pmyts as low as $850. mon 4BR 3BA, new home for sale by owner. $5,000 closing cost paid. Hardwood, tile throughout, 9 ft ceilings. below appraisal. Corner lot in Subd. (706)695-6404 Nora *19,000 sq.ft. - 2105 E. Walnut Ave. Retail space, Next to Hobby Lobby, across from Mall. *97,000 sq. ft., 454 Hwy 225 (Bretlin) *Retail space - Dalton Place Shop. Ctr. 2518 Cleveland Hwy. 1200, 1400, 44,000 SF avail. 706-279-1380 Wkdys 9-5:30 12,500 sf bldg. for sale or lease & 10,000 sf bldg for sale by owner. Dalton. Docks. Suitable for light manfg. or wrhg, offices w/ c/h/a. Perry 706-275-0862 728 728 Commercial Rental Doctor’s Offices for Rent $8,000 TAX REFUND!! Local tube company seeking experienced candidates for the follwing positions: Spiral Winder Operator, and Convolute Winder Operator. Send resume to: Blind Box T-9 c/o The Daily Citizen PO Box 1167 Dalton GA 30720 Pleasant Valley Assisted Living is taking applications for a parttime Life Enhancement Coordinator. Applicant must have experience in an activities program. Apply in person @ 510 Reed Rd. M-F 9am to 6pm. No phone calls. A Drugs Don't Work Employer. WANT TO BUY 651 Trucking Opportunities Small owner operator fleet seeking a couple of good, experienced OTR drivers. Home weekly. Call Richard Austin, 706-847-2528 402 Commercial Rental Medical Suites, 2500 SF avail. 1008 Professional Blvd., Dalton. Distinctive Modern Bldg., 3rd floor w/elevator. 706-279-1380 wkdays 9-5:30 Office space for lease. Available Now! 1400 sq. ft. suite and 2,500 sf. suite. 800 College Dr. 706-226-6245 8:30a-5:00p Office: 2700 S.F. Excellent condition. 1143 E. Walnut Ave. Call: 706-581-1037 Restaurants for rent: *410 S. Hamilton (fmrly Bailey’s Diner) Incl. equipment $3,495 mo. *801 E. Walnut Ave. Barrett Marketplace $2995/Mo. $2000 dp. (fmrly El Taco) fully furnished. 706-279-1380 wkdys 9-5:30 Warehouse for lease in Dalton 20,640 dq. ft. & 25,800 sq. ft. Call: 706-278-1566 RENTAL HOUSING *302 S. Thornton 5,500 SF, includes utilities, between Newspaper office & Bank of Am. *1515 Abutment Rd. 10,000 sq. ft. includes utilities. Many sizes or suites. 1.3 mi. S. of Walnut *Camelot Bldg, Near I-75. 1514 W. Walnut Ave. Between Long John Silvers & Burger King. 5,500 S/F. 706-279-1380 wkdys 9-5:30. 31,000 sq ft. Masonry building, 4 loading docks & offices. 1 block off 4 lane Abutment Rd. on Callahan Rd. 706-226-6245 751 Apartments $120/wk. 1bd, new carpet & paint, close to hospital. Also 1 & 2 bd S. 41 Hwy. Power, water & cable furn’d. Deposit Required. Denise 706-463-1598 or En Español 706-463-0945. 1 STORY completely furn. effic. Cable TV, phone, microwave, kitc. supplies, linens, utilities furniture North Tibbs Road. $149/weekly, 278-7189. STAYLODGE - WILLOWDALE 4 room office with kitchen for rent. 524 McGhee Dr. behind Krystal. 706-226-4658 or 706217-8972. GUN SHOW May 30 - 31 Sat. 9a-5pm & Sun 9a-4pm EAST RIDGE, TN Camp Jordan Arena (Exit 1 off I-75 N) BUY-SELL-TRADE Info: 563-927-8176 MOVE IN SPECIAL 1st Week $100.00 706-278-0700 The Daily Photo FSBO. 206 Riderwood Drive. Dalton. (706)217-8335 PART TIME RECEPTIONIST / PHLEBOTOMIST OPPORTUNITY to work in a well established Internal Medicine Practice in Dalton, GA. Experience required Bilingual a plus. Morning and afternoon hours. Fax Resume to 706-2596558 or call 706-259-6227. 5B Must sell for pay off! Murray Co 2-story, 5 BR 2.5 BA. .95 acres, in-ground pool. Wded lot. 706 847-9360 - 270-1983. $106,000 706 Condos For Sale Hammond Creek Condo for sale. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath. $141,900. 706-217-8335 Submitted by: Esther Blanco of Dalton, GA To submit you photo, email photo, name and city to: lauramartin@daltoncitizen.com 6B Monday, May 25, 2009 751 Apartments 1, 2, & 3 Bd Apt’s - Starting at $125/week. Power, water, cable furnished. For details. 706-463-0672, 706-463-0671 & Español 706-463-0945 1130/1132 Burleyson $485mon $240dep. 2BR 1BA. *707-2 Lance 2BR 1.5BA Newly remodeled, 2 weeks free w/1 yr. lease. 706-279-1380 wkdy 9-5:30 1st WEEK FREE!! 2 bd, 2 ba. A/C, cable, parking, $155 wk. No Pets! Renovated. 706-2630743 or 484-225-4212 2 bedroom 1 bath. Patio, ceiling fan, c/h/a, W/D hook-up, water furnished. $400 month, $150 deposit No pets. 706-695-3288. 2 BR 1.5 BA -*503B Colter, 2BR 1.5BA $445 mth, $220 dp. 706279-1380 wkd 9-5:30 2 Months Free Rent!!! Super Deluxe Townhome 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath huge closets, pool w/ cabana. BEST DEAL IN DALTON BEST LOCATION TRUE LUXURY 706-279-1801 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apts. Utilities included. Starting at $140/week. 706-260-9183. A SWEET DEAL FOR YOU!! Well maintained. Convenient location! Call PARK CANYON APTS 706-226-6054 Email: parkcanyon@optilink.us BRENTWOOD APTS: near Dalton High School and Hospital. 2 bd 1 ba, w/d hookup utilities included 706-264-8867 City west near Creative Arts Guild. 2bd 2ba, CHA, WD conn. Lease, references req’d $550 mon $300 dep. 706-463-3171 Duplex Apt. off Old Grade Rd. Lg. private, quiet lot, dead end st. Great area for sm. kids or garden. 2br. W/D conn. Very clean. $100/ wk., $200/ dep. 706-278-1520 or 706-226-5678 Duplex Apts. 1 BR 1 BA washer /dryer included, pwr, utilites, & cable furn. $150 dep. 1 is 1 mile from Dalton High $100 wk. 1 is 2 miles from mall $120 wk. 706581-9112 or 706-581-2652 DUPLEX: 890 W. Addis, Tunnel Hill. Apt. 2 BR 1 BA, $125 wk, $250 dep 706-279-1380 wkdays Income Loss, Credit Issues or Home Crisis We are here for YOU! We have oversized luxury apartments available starting at $605 "Pool "Fitness center "Playground "Basketball "Laundry "Bonus Room "W/D h-up in every apt 7062260404 751 Apartments Unfurnished NEAR MALL 2 BR 1.5 BA townhouse, newly remodeled. $485/ mo. $400/ dp. No pets. 6 mos. lease, ref. req’d. 706-2262548 752 Nice 2 BR 1 BA, heat & air, fully equipped kitchen, washer dryer hookup. Convent. located at 121 A. Frontier Trl. 1 block off Cleveland Hwy. No smoking. $495 mon. no dep (706)2597718 2719 Sir. John Drive. 3br, 2.5ba, finished bonus room. $1000/month. (423)255-2458 3 BR 2 BA 2528 Dover St. $696 Mo or $165 wk. 3BR 1 BA 2111A S. Dixie Hwy. $125 wk, $250 dp. 706-2791380 wkdys 95:30 Mobile Homes Nice 3 Bed 2 Bath $525 1/2 Bed $260/$400 w/utilities West Side 706-280-1035 Move-In Special 1st week FREE w/ 1 yr. lease Sweetwater Rd. 3 BR 2 BA, $145wk, $290dep. So. end of Murray Co off Hwy 225 S 1/2 + acre lots, beautiful country setting. Several to choose from. Sweetwater Rd., Chatsworth Hwy. 225 Fm Chats Hwy. Take Hwy 225 S 13 mi. Fm Calhoun, take Hwy 225 N, 6 mi past Elks Golf Course, 1 mi N. of 4-way at Nickelsville. 706-279-1380 wkdys 9-5:30 NGEMC area, *3 bdrm. $575 month. $350 dep. Cable & water furnished. *1 bd $140 wk. utilities furnished. 706-694-8010 2 bedroom 1.5 bath upscale townhome, 1/2 mile from hospital 1317 Moice Dr. Newly renovated, hrdwd floors, $650 mon. Call (706)271-6633. MOBILE HOMES 776 STAY LODGE Effic. Apt. with kitchen. Furn w/all utilities. Laundry fac., basic cable. Private phones furn. Starting at $129.99/wk plus tax Suite Deals 1BR $175.00 per week. Call 706-278-0700 UNDERWOOD LODGE Furnished Efficiency with kitchenette. All Utilities & Cable!! Laundry Facility Available. Move In Specials $70-$90 for first week! 706-226-4651 Mobile Homes For Sale Import Autos 809 THE DAILY CITIZEN Trucks Domestic Autos 1996 CHEVY IMPALA SS 4 dr. sed; 134,500 miles; one owner; garaged; Dk. Cherry Metallic; Gray Leather interior; 5.7L V-8; RWD; Loaded; Superior Cond.; Carfax avail.; $9,000. Call: 706272-4758 2006 Cadillac STS, 6 cycl, nav. sunroof, heated & cooled seats, fully loaded, white diamond. 29,000 miles. $19,900. 706-277-3729 Asking $1,750 for this 1999 Chevy Malibu with V6, Automatic, Power windows and locks, CD player and has new tires. This Malibu has 139K miles and looks and runs great. Call 706-218-8021 Asking $1,850 for this 2000 Dodge Neon w/automatic, 4cyl., sunroof, 107k miles. Also has new tires. Call 706-218-8021 807 807 2005 BMW M3 Cabriolet, 36k miles, 6 sp., still under factory warranty, carbon black on black, Harman/Kardon sound, navigation, heated seats, xenon headlights, garage kept, one owner, asking $43,000. Call: 706-260-1673 2006 GMC 16 ft box truck Yellow. 6.0 V8 Unleaded engine w/ 300 hp. Auto. Transmission, A/C, ABS brakes, Power Steering, 2 Bucket Seats, AM/FM radio, 10 ft loading ramp w’ 1000lb capacity. Mileage ranging from 40,000 – 75,000 miles. Sale price is $12,000 $14000. Only method of payment accepted is certified check or money order. Sorry no financing Contact Josh Hall @ Penske, Day- 706-277-9477, Night- 423-304-6669 2005 Super Charged Mini Cooper. 6 speed. Convertible. Premium Sport Package. One owner, 40,000 miles, Harmon/Kardon parking sensors, cruise control, auto air. Price $21,000. Call: 706-313-1119. 811 2006 Nissan 350Z, convertible, loaded, white with frost leather. New tires. 30,000 miles. $24,500. OBO. 706-463-0672 812Sport Utility Vehicle Reduced. 2006 Honda Accord EXL. Like new. Gray. Full warranty. 39 k miles. Loaded. Leather seats, XM radio, sunroof, 34mpg. Like new. Great Cond. Must sell! No tax! $16,999. obo. 706-614-7719 809 Trucks Import Autos Utility Trailers Mobile Concession stand (log cabin), great for carnival or fair, completely self contained, AC, Espresso cart, $15,000. Call: 706-581-4122 for details. 2005 Buick Rendezvous Good condition. 80K miles. 26mpg. Great running car. Price reduced $10,600. Call: 706-6948065 2005 GMC Envoy SLT. Loaded with every option available. 47K miles, 1-owner, garage kept, non smoker, $12,000. Call 706-2808268 Like new. 2004 Explorer. V8 engine with 3rd row seat. Well maintained. Many extras. Only $9,500. Call: 706-280-1431 RECREATION 851 1998 MB 500 SL Convertible. Sport Package. Both tops. White w/ gray leather/ Books & records. Low miles. Good condition. Reduced to $15,950. Will accept trades. Phone 706264-1932 2001 - Jaguar, 4.0, S-Type. 67,458 Miles. $ 12,200. Call: 706-217-8171 1999 Chevy Silverado Z71, 4.8, V-8. 4x4, Manual Trans., 5 spd. 4 Wheel Disc Brakes. A/C, Power windows, Power Door Locks. AM/FM, CD, 181,000 Miles. One Owner, Excellent Cond. $7500. 706-270-4338 2003 F-250, 4 door- crew cab. 6.0 diesel, 94k miles. 4x4. Automatic, Excellent condition. Asking $18,500. 706-264-7883 or 706-629-4000. Boats 851 Boats 2005 Yamaha Waverunner(s) 160 HP High Output Motors Adult Ridden/Fresh water Very Low Hours $6500 each with extras 706-313-4295. 856 Motorcycles & Bikes 2003 Suzuki Savage 650. Low miles, like new, always garage kept. Teal green. $3,500 OBO. 706-275-7035. 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000. Fully loaded, Maroon, 1 owner, garage kept, 10K miles. 5 helmets, extra back seat & road pegs. New tires. Price Reduced $500. to $7,500 obo. 706-218-9183 2006 CBR 600 F4I, blue. 5,300 miles, jardine slip on pipe. 2 years warranty remaining. Never been laid down. Excellent condition. $5,.400 or best offer. Call: 706-508-3955 2006 Honda CRF230, electric start, excellent condition, like new, rode very little, Aftermarket pipe and stock pipe. $2,100. Call day 706-673-3500 or evening 706-259-9584. 2001 21’ Bullet Bass Boat. 225 Optimax. $15,500. Call: 706-226-2161 LOOKING for Savings? Check out our CLASSIFIEDS! 2009 Piaggio- Vespa Scooter 250. 70 mpg, 85 mph. 3 yr warranty, touring case. $4,600.00. Call 706-980-2674 JUST LIKE NEW!! 2006 FLHXI Harley Davidson Street Glide, vivid black, full Rinehart exhaust, passenger detachable back rest, AM/FM radio & CD player, security system, garage kept, only 4,300 miles. Please call 706-581-3516. Got Stuff? If you’ve outgrown your hard drive, given up your golf game, ditched your diamond, stored your stereo or garaged your guitar... Don’t Stash it - Cash it! Sell it in the classifieds 778 Small apartment close to mall. Stove, refrig, w/d connection. CHA, no pets. Nice, $350 mon. $150 dep. 706-259-8847 806 Homes For Rent $ Simple Management Services LLC 706-508-4370 Se Habla Español Over 40 Homes With Pictures to Choose From On Our Website At: www.picksimple.com RENT TO OWN Federal Tax Credit Madness! Get Your Down Payment Rebated **COHUTTA – 4036 Parliament Dr. 5 BR / 3 BA $2500 Down, $1200 a Mth $160,000. **COHUTTA – 3/2 Doublewide. 285 Wheeler Dam Road. $654 a Mth & $1000 down **DALTON – 3/2 Doublewide. 3265 Rauchenberg. $718 a Mth & $1000 Down. **DALTON – 3/2 Doublewide. 3435 Rauchenberg. $840 a mth $ $1000 down. **DALTON – 3/2 Doublewide. 610 Crystal View Court. $818 a mth & $1000 down. **DALTON – 3/2 Doublewide.630 Crystal View Court. $796 a mth & $1000 down. FOR RENT **DALTON – Crabapple. 2BR/1Ba house. $160 deposit, $160 week. Power & water included **CHATSWORTH – 30 Sun Mtn Spur. 2BR / 1BA vacation remtal / lake home. $1200 deposit, $1200 month. **DALTON – 1010 Foster Rd. 3 BR/ 1 BA $595/month $595 deposit (split over 2 months) **DALTON – 513 Veron Ave. 4BR / 1BA. $300/deposit, $695/month. Tired of Being a Landlord? Our Property Management Company Manages Over 130 Units in Northwest Georgia. Let Us Help You Today! Call NOW!! 753 Condos For Rent Motel Rooms For Rent: S. Dixie Hwy. 41. Standard - $95/wk. Lg.$125/$135wk. Dep.= 2 wks. rent. Furnished + TV, basic cable, private phone. 706-2791380 wkdys 9-5:30 TRANSPORTATION Mobile Homes For Rent 1 & 2 bdrm mobile homes & Apartments in Whitfield & Murray Co. $85 per week & up. Utilities furnished. 706-278-4048 Call Us! 706-272-7703 or 706-272-7707 2 BR 2 BA - 2111 B S. Dixie Hwy. $120 wk, $240 dep. 706279-1380 wkdays 9-5:30 FIRST WEEK FREE ! Very nice 3br 2bt MH on private lot in Northwest High School Tunnel Hill area. No pets. $135 wk / $250 dep. 706-260-9988 Rent / Rent to Own. $450 and up. 2 & 3 bedroom. Ashley Brooke. S. Hwy 41. Clean and safe! Call 706-279-1553 SUPER DEALS! 2 & 3 BD homes, many w/ hdwd floors. Large lots & private pond. Pets welcome. Carbondale area. Cable/water/garbage service included $125/wk. 706383-8123 The Daily Citizen www.daltondailycitizen.com Fast Cash. Good as Gold. Run your ad. Mark it sold. Monday, May 25, 2009 THE DAILY CITIZEN 7B Reach over 39,150 readers for around $4.00 per day! Call for details 706-272-7703 or 706-272-7707 SERVICE DIRECTORY SERVICE DIRECTORY SERVICE DIRECTORY SERVICE DIRECTORY SERVICE DIRECTORY Roofing Home Improvement Home Repair Landscaping Painting Tree Service New Roofs & Repairs. DOC’S HOME REPAIR & REMODELING Langford Brothers Construction MITCHELL LANDSCAPING ALL PRO PAINTING REMODELING & ROOFING. 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Landscaping )Room Additions )Decks )All types of siding )Windows )Home repairs )Drywall )Painting )Ceramic tile floors & counters )Hardwood Floors & laminates )Garages *Ask for Senior Citizen Discount For Free Estimates 706-673-7675 Terry L. Scrivner Cell Phone 706-260-1284 Kitchen Cabinets CUSTOM COMPUTER DESIGN CABINETS Spring Special All Wood Finished Cabinets 1 week delivery & installation. 11’ Gallery Oak $530, Cherry $654, Maple $743 15’ L- Shape Oak $786, Cherry $953, Maple $1372 22’ U-Shape Oak $988, Cherry $1250, Maple $1993. Financing available. 90 days same as cash. Free Estimate Will beat any price! 706-673-9592 office 706-581-7112 cell Affordable Cabinets $300 discount with this ad! Senior Citizen discount! Home Repair ***Are you tired of sloppy work, no shows, overcharging, no return phone calls? We specialize in quality work, dependability, reasonable rates AAA DALTON REPAIRS & IMPROVEMENTS for your home & commercial repairs & improvements. Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, Roofing, Floor Replacement, Handyman Work, Remodels & much more! AAA DALTON REPAIRS & IMPROVEMENTS receives compliments from past customers. No one needs to be overcharged in this economy. Free, detailed estimates sent out or delivered quickly. We can also be found in the Yellow Pages under Home Improvements. Call Mike 706-280-2357 Allstate Home Improvement If you have a house that needs help Call the professionals. BBB Approved. Check our prices 1st. $Windows & doors $Siding $Soffit $Interior & Exterior painting $Bath & Kitchen $Remodels $Flooring (carpet, hardwood & tile) $Electrical & Plumbing $A/C repairs on all models $Decks & Additions $Sunroom $All roofing & repairs. All work done in writing. Free estimates. 36 yrs exp. 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Place your ad on this page for as little as $5.00 or less per day! For more info., contact Jennifer at 706-272-7703 or Laura at 706-272-7707 8B THE DAILY CITIZEN Monday, May 25, 2009 In Memory of Brett Andrew Thomason December 12, 1989 - February 19, 2009 Lee Henry Gamble In Honor of Lemuel Cain U.S. Navy Otis Lamar Holmes SFC Ret. Vinsant Thank you for your Marines Leonard M. Quinn Army 1950-1952 service to our country A very much loved You loved your country and your protection of U.S. Army husband, son, Served in Korea, Germany & Vietnam - father and grandfather. You touched so many 2 tours. hearts and lives in Husband of Betty Quinn, your years. father of Marty, Nick, We love and miss Roxe, Chris, & Teresa. you dearly. so much and served so proudly. You will always be the wind beneath our wings, love you today and forever and ever. Mama Dot and Children all families then, and especially your gentle caring and protection of our family, Now. 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