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Business After HoursArmstrong School of Dance,

Marc Ellington & Ransom Note Gifts host event

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WeatherHighs hit and stay

in the 90’s mostof the week

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SportsMale Athleteof the Year

Nominees namedPage 1B

The Upson County Board of Tax Assessors mailed 2012 Notices of Assessment (Property Valuation) for all real and personal property on Monday, June 18, 2012.

Owners receiving such notices will have 45 days to file an appeal in writing to or at the offices of the Upson County Board of Tax Assessors, 116 W. Main Street, Thomaston, GA.

The estimate of tax on the notices is based on the 2011 tax millage rates. Any appeal must be concerning the pro-posed valuation, not the amount of taxes shown, as 2012 millage rates have not been set.

Property valuation notices in the mail

Ashley Biles/The Thomaston TimesThe 2012 Relay for Life in Upson County exceeded several goals and predictions by raising more than $66,000 dollars and having 533 participants in the event held earlier this spring. The team wrap-up meeting was held last week at New Hope Baptist to give out awards to the participants and celebrate the year’s success. Those attending gathered for a group photo. Several team members were recognized for raising over $1,000 themselves and included Michelle Thigpen, Marilyn Dickerson, Robin Bullington, Becky Hunt, Brooke Parrot and Chanda Hardy. Awards were also given out for the Deepest Appreciation (Debbie Lord), Top Fundraising team (Providence Health and Rehab), Top Fundraiser (Michelle Thigpen), Longest Dedication (Bosom Buddies), and top Camp Site (1st place Team Upson, 2nd place Heather’s Heroes, 3rd place Team Swoozie). The following are the par-ticipating teams and the amounts they raised: Team Alltell, $291.53; Team Bad Boys, $370; Team Elect Sam Baity, $275; Team Footloose URMC, $4,979.99; Team GDOTEA $1,437; Team Heather’s Heroes, $4,579.53; Team Marc Ellington for Probate Judge, $190; Team Providence Pacers, $10,411.20; Team Quad/Graphics, $1,835; Team Southern Crescent Technical College, $2,252; Team Swoozie (Sertoma Women of Upson), $1,551.97; Team GDOT, $540; Team New Hope, $1,071.30; Team Upson; $3,553.21; Team Upson Beacon, $720.40; Team Thomaston Hospice, $481.10; Team ULMS, $3,856.23; Team URMC Bosom Buddies, $5,267; Team Upson EMC, $1,921.42; Team Upson Lee High School, $3,404.99; Team Upson Lee North, $3,173.27; Team Upson Lee South, $2,225; Team Wal-Mart, $2,000.50; Team Westwood Warriors, $2265.42; Team Wilder for Commissioner, $235.

Upson County Relay For Life exceeds goals, expectations

Larry Stanford/The Thomaston TimesThe John Houstoun Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, assisted by local Boy Scouts, held an American Flag Retirement Ceremony last Thursday night at the Civic Center. A number of local American flags, which have become too tat-tered and worn to be flown anymore, were retired during the ceremony. DAR Regent Jackie Teal, Pastor Bobby Smith, and Johnnie L. Caldwell Jr. spoke during the ceremony. The scouts present-ed the colors, cut apart one flag as a symbolic gesture of the retirement of all the flags, and veterans present disposed of the pieces of the flag. In the past, flags could be burned opening at retirement, but due to chemicals in the newer flags that can be toxic if burned, retired flags are now shipped to a flag manufacturer for disposal. In the upper photo, Troop 25 Scoutmaster Luke Ellington and Scouts Cole Kilby, Jacob Woodie, Dalton Johnson, and Caleb Castleberry prepare to cut apart the tattered flag. Each part of the flag was then put into a box for disposal. The red stripes symbolize the blood spilled in defense of the nation, the white stripes signify the burning tears shed by Americans who have lost their chil-dren in war, the blue field is indicative of God’s heaven under which the flags fly, and the stars unify 50 states as one for God and country. In the second photo, veterans dispose of the blue field and stars.

NSDAR, Boy Scouts retire flags

Sheila MarshallStaff Writer

The Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education at its Tuesday meeting voted 6-1 to uphold the criminal charges brought against 14 Upson-Lee High School students following a May 26 senior prank.

The 14 students were suspended from school – resulting in their disallow-ance from participating in graduation exercises – and were cited for criminal tres-pass after allegedly climb-ing over the building and camping out overnight in the courtyard.

Two men, both fathers of students involved in the senior prank, addressed Board of Education mem-bers by reading letters addressing the incident and subsequent disciplinary action taken against those involved.

While acknowledging the prank was not a wise decision and admitting the students worthy of some form of disciplinary action, Eddie Edenfield said he and other parents of involved students believed the inci-dent had been poorly han-dled by Upson-Lee High School Principal Tracey Caldwell.

“I am here to tell you the way the students have been treated in this matter is grossly unfair,” he said.

Edenfield also stated that Caldwell had been previ-ously contacted and told that some parents were considering a lawsuit, but that if the administrator would agree to dismiss the criminal trespass charges, that legal action could be reconsidered. Caldwell then determined the crimi-nal charges would stand.

Steve James also addressed board members, saying his son is sorry for his actions. However, he also believes the matter was handled inappropri-

BOE votes to uphold charges against student prankstersBoard hears appeal from parents

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Candidates for probate judge, BOC, state races explain their positionsAshley BilesAssociate Editor

Last week the 41st Annual Meet the Candidates Forum was hosted by the Salem Community Club at Salem Baptist Church. The forum gave those seeking public office the chance to speak to citizens about the issues at hand and why they feel they are the best fit for the job. Due to the large number of candidates speaking, we divided them into two parts. Part two deals with the offices of Probate Judge, District One County Commissioner, Commission Chairman, State Senate District 18 and State Representative District 131. If you missed part one, please see the Friday, June 15 edition of The Thomaston Times.

The position of Probate Judge for Upson County has four candi-dates vying for the spot and all were

in attendance at the forum. Larry Dawson was the first to speak and began by stating that he and each of his opponents were qualified for the position and are all good people, so what the citizens had to do was pick who they feel would be the best repre-sentation for Upson County. Dawson spent his career working with the military and retired last year as the Chief of Labor Relations for the State with the National Guard. He is certi-fied with the state in civil, family and domestic mediation and has served as an administrative hearing judge. He continued, saying he grew up in Upson County and wants to be able to give back to his hometown. To him, serving as Probate Judge is all about taking care of families and he wants to be there for them.

Marc Ellington is a lifelong resi-

dent of Upson County who wants the opportunity to serve his community. He served with the Upson County Sheriff’s Office from 1986-1989, then managed Ellington Exxon until 2007 when his father retired and he opened The Potting Shed with his brother. Ellington pledged if elected that he would be professional, fair and consis-tent and although he has not worked with the judicial offices before, he will use the judge mentor program that will allow him to work with a cur-rent Probate Judge from September through December before taking office in January. He told the crowd that he would let his reputation speak for himself and encouraged everyone to speak to others in the community and ask what type of person he was

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Larry StanfordEditor

The Yatesville City Council unanimously approved a contract for $80,718.50 for water lines to be tied in on Yatesville Barnesville Road and the installation of four new fire hydrants. The action came at their June 11 meeting.

The funds are remaining from the city’s portion of the 2005 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).

Mayor Cecil Moncrief said the contract with Turner Construction includes four new fire hydrants. Three may be

installed on Yatesville Barnesville Road and one on Ragland Road, or there may be two hydrants on each road. He added that the hydrants have long been needed.

“It’s like buying a fire truck – you buy it and hope you never need it, but sooner or later you will,” said the mayor. “We’ve been here for 40 years and not one fire hydrant on that street. If we had a house fire up there, we’d have to shuffle water back and forth, because we go to the closest hydrant. But it is still time consuming.

Yatesville approves fire hydrants installation

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UpcomingTuesday, June 19Tuesday June 19 at 10 a.m.: American Red Cross

Disaster Volunteer Orientation will be held at the Griffin Welcome Center. Come find out how you can become a part of the Red Cross team that deliv-ers hope to disaster victims in their greatest time of need. For more information or to reserve your spot, please call 706-884-5818 or email [email protected].

Tuesday, June 19The Wellness Center of URMC will sponsor FREE

Blood Pressure Screenings Tuesday, June 19,10 a.m. – 12 p.m., located at Ingles in Thomaston.

Thursday, June 21TAMS(Thomastonians Against Multiple Sclerosis)

will meet Thursday, June 21 at American Pie Pizzeria at 12:30. This month we will be a year old so we will be celebrating our birthday with cake, ice cream, live music, and lots of fun. No main topic for this meeting! We can’t wait to see all of you! For more information you can contact Sherry at (706)472-3273 or [email protected]. See all of you there!

NoticePet Food Drive to help senior citizensMiddle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc.

and your local Neighborhood Service Centers are sponsoring a pet food drive to help in elderly in our community feed their companion pets. We are asking for donations of dog, cat, puppy and kitten food, in the form of wet, dry and treats. It is preferred that 20lbs bags of food or smaller be donated, but any size will be accepted. Also, all food must be unopened and not expired. Donations can be dropped off at the local Neighborhood Service Center located at 104 North Church Street in Thomaston and will be accepted throughout the month of June. For more information please call 706-647-1578.

The Upson Humane Society offers assistance (when a person is financially distressed) for discounted spay/ neuter with Thomaston Animal Hospital and Hannah’s Mill Animal Hospital. Pick up an application from the vet offices. This service is for Upson County residents only.

Atlanta Humane Society: online at atlantahumane.org

To register for the $20 spay/neuter clinics held on Fridays and Saturdays at their on-site clinic, paper-work must be submitted online at atlantahumane.org To register for the $20 spay/neuter clinic in their mobile unit you must call the phone numbers listed on the following schedule: For Lamar County call Dottie Eldridge, 770-500-4433 and for Upson County call Bill Howell at 706-648-6943; for Pike County and Spalding County call 678-408-0062. July 11&12 (Lamar County); August 8&9 (Upson County); September 5&6 (Spalding County); October 3&4 (Lamar County); November 7&8 (Upson County) and December 5&6 (Pike County). Dogs must be under 65 lbs; cannot be in heat, pregnant or lactating and must be in good general health. They cannot be trapped or feral; nor too young or too old.

Thomaston-Upson County SCLC Board Members will meet the first Tuesday of each month and regular meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month. This is open enrollment time and any person who wishes to join the Upson County Chapter of the SCLC can do so now. You may contact any board member.

Bible Study will begin Thursday, March 1 and each Thursday thereafter at 7 p.m. at the SCLC build-ing, located at 116 East Main Street, downtown Thomaston. We will study for weekly Sunday School lessons. Everyone is invited to attend. Thank you-Chairman David Price and President Rev. James C. McGill.

The Upson Regional Medical Center Auxiliary seeks new members. From donations of lifesaving equipment to thousands of hours of volunteer service, the Auxiliary makes substantial contributions to the hospital and community. If you are looking for a satis-fying and important volunteer activity to make use of your time and talents, apply to the Upson Auxiliary by calling 706-647-8111, extension 1338.

Thomaston Hospice will be scheduled every month for Free Blood Pressure Checks at the Thomaston-Upson Senior Center, Memorial Hall. Call 706-647-1607 for the dates.

The Central Georgia SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management) is a professional organiza-tion whose membership represents Human Resource executives and professionals from our local and sur-rounding counties. Our main objective is to provide meaningful programs, seminars and resources for all of our members and guests. We also provide excellent networking opportunities with other Human Resource professionals toward the advancement of the Human Resource profession in the Central Georgia area. We would like to invite you to attend one of our monthly meetings, which are usually held on the second Wednesday of each month 12 noon at American Pie. For more information call Michael Green, President of the Central Georgia SHRM, at 706-975-2276.

The Northside Volunteer Fire Department/ Northside Fire-Rescue is collecting 2012 dues. The dues are $25.00 for each home, dwelling resi-dence, address or property. The dues can be paid at Northside Drugs or mailed to Northside Volunteer Fire Department P. O. Box 209, Thomaston, Ga. 30286. If you have any questions feel free to contact Chief Andy Hay at 706-648-4146.

American Legion Lucius Worthy Post 532Legion and SAL meetings are held on the first and

third Thursdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the post on Solomon Street in Lincoln Park. Auxiliary meet-ings are on the first and third Thursdays at 6 p.m. also at the Legion building.

The women’s AA Meeting is now on Thursday from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Zebulon Senior Center. There are no Monday or Wednesday women’s meetings.

Hospice Advantage in Fayetteville and surrounding area is seeking volunteers and/or interns to join its team. Volunteers assist families and patients who are living with a life limiting illness, training is provided. Areas of service include companionship, caregiver relief, community outreach, and office assistance. Those interested or who would like further informa-tion may call 678 817-4180.

The local branch of the NAACP is holding a mem-bership drive. Annual membership is $30 and a $15 initial payment is the start of becoming a member of the oldest civil rights organization. Contact Gwen Copeland, membership chairman, at 706-975-8200.

Humane Society is now on Facebook at Upson Humane.

Volunteer Fire Department DuesFor questions about dues, to which department to

pay dues, other locations where dues may be paid or anything else about the volunteer fire depart-ments, please contact someone from the Upson County Volunteer Fire Departments. Phone numbers, addresses and contact persons are listed.

Rock Hill-P.O. Box 21, The Rock, GA 30285Nicky Hamby, Chief - 706-472-3038Lincoln Park-P.O. Box 291, Thomaston, GADonnie Andrews, Chief, 706-647-3938Northside-P.O. Box 209, Thomaston., GAJoyce Snider, 706-648-2556Andy Hay-Chief, 706-648-4146Thurston-4188 Crest Hwy. Thomaston, GA

Richard Hickman, Chief, 706-656-5961Salem- 170 Salem Dr., Culloden, GA 31016Ruben Holston, Chief2270 Pleasant Grove Rd. , Yatesville, GA 31097Yatesville-P.O. Box 225, Yatesville, GA 31097Ronnie Riggins, Chief, 706-472-3709

Medication Assistance Program, Career Assistance Program, Business Development Program (fee-based), Home Care & Health Services (fee-based)If you are currently seeking affordable medications prescribed by your physician, or if you are interested in any of the other services or programs, please contact God’s Refuge at 706-656-2239. Our goal is to help low income individuals obtain their prescription medica-tions for free or at a discounted price, job skills or referrals, as well as a new outlook on life.

OngoingThe American Legion Post 81 meets every third

Thursday each month at the Civic Center at 6 p.m. All veterans are welcome to attend.

The monthly meeting of the VFW Post 6447 will take place at 6 p.m. the Third Thursday of every month in the Upson County Archives building, located at 301 South Center Street.

Silvertown Baptist Church holds a free soup kitchen every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Silvertown Baptist Church Fellowship hall. Those in need of a nutritious lunch and fellowship are welcome to attend. No soul is turned away. For more information or to volunteer call 706-647-4844.

The Thomaston-Upson Senior Center, located behind the R. E. Lee Government Complex, is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The mission of the center is to provide a comfortable, inviting atmo-sphere for Upson County residents 50 years of age and up. A variety of activities are offered at the Senior Center each day including billiards, ping pong and use of exercise equipment.Mondays: Quilting Club at 1 p.m., Pilates at 4 p.m. Tuesdays: Fit and Fun Exercise classes at 8:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays: Breath and Stretch classes at 10:15 a.m.; Bridge class at 10 a.m. and Pilates at 4 p.m.

Thursdays: Fit and Fun classes at 8:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.; Bingo at 9 a.m. Reflections Day Program is a program for people with Alzheimer’s from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. First Wednesday: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren at 10 a.m.; D. A. S. H./ Nutrition Group at 1 p.m. Fourth Thursday: Alzheimer’s Support Group at 6:30 p.m. Care is provided. Anyone with questions, program ideas or comments can call Donna Auth, center director, at 706-647-1607.

12-Step meetings Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous

AA located at 301 Green Street, at the corner of West Lee Street and Green Street, behind the Potting Shed on Church Street. AA meets Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. Parking is located at the back of the building and behind the House of Care.

NA located at 301 Green Street, at the corner of West Lee Street and Green Street, behind the Potting Shed on Church Street. NA meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Parking is located at the back of the building and behind the House of Care.

Al-AnonAl Anon, a 12-step group for the family and friends

of alcoholics, meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., 301 Green Street, next to House of Care.

Narcotics AnonymousAre chemicals taking over your life? You are

not alone. Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 8 p.m., corner of West Lee and Green Street.

1st MondayWoodmen of the World meetWoodmen of the World Lodge 109 meets the first

Monday of every month at 6 p.m., at the Upson County Civic Center.

Upson Men and Women of Action, Inc. to meetThe Upson Men and Women of Action, Inc., will

meet the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Eddie Collier Recreation Park.

2nd & 4th MondaysLions Club MeetingsThe Lions Club will meet every second and fourth

Monday of the month at 7 p.m., at the Britt House, next to the Archives.

Upson Historical Society-presents a program on the fourth Monday at 7 p.m. in the Archives Conference Room at 301 S. Center Street. For more information contact Penny Cliff at the Archives, 706-646-2437.

2nd and 4th ThursdayThe Sertoma Club meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday

of each month at 12 noon at the Upson Senior Center.

3rd MondayThomaston Junior Woman’s Club meetingThe Thomaston Junior Woman’s Club meet the

third Monday of every month (September through May) at 7 p.m. Call 706-647-9884 for more informa-tion.

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Day by Day • Meetings • Fundraisers • Classes

• Programs • AnnouncementsThe Happenings

You Want To Know AboutTo list an event, fax it to 706-647-2833

Submissions We, at The Thomaston Times, strive to provide you a community news-paper full of local stories, activities and happenings and we feel that we do a good job with that. However,

sometimes we are not able to get to every event, so this is where you,

our readers come in. If you did not see the story you

were looking for in today’s paper, we would love to hear from you. We

are always looking for new ideas for features, such as unique things people are doing or businesses that

have recently opened, but do not yet have an advertising budget.

We would like our readers to sub-mit any news tip, story idea, event or activity that you feel deserves

coverage in the newspaper. Also, if you attended a local event,

whether it is sports related, a church event or a little league team holding a car wash for a fundraiser,

feel free to submit a photo and a write-up to us about what went on. We want to hear from you! You may email any story ideas to our editor, Larry Stanford, at edito-

[email protected], sports stories to Wes McCard at edito-

[email protected], or call the office at 706-647-5414.

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photos submittedMagician & Ventriloquist Keith Karnok performed at the Yatesville Public Library on June 12 as part of the Summer Reading Program. Children laughed in delight as he did magic tricks and talked to his bird, Vern. He also made spoons magically stick to one young man. There will be more programs at the library this summer; contact the library at 706-472-3048 for more information.

Fun times at Yatesville Public Library

Ashley Biles/Thomaston TimesMagician Ken Scott was the entertainment for Monday, June 11 at the Summer Reading Program at the Hightower Memorial Library. During his show Scott had help from Lanier and Eli while performing for the crowd.

Magical Times at Hightower Library

Ashley Biles/Thomaston TimesThe Thomaston-Upson chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Tyler Carpenter and his American Family Insurance agency at the chamber office. Carpenter is pictured center (holding scissors) with his wife Carole (to left) and sev-eral other family members, friends and members of the chamber. For more informa-tion on American Family Insurance contact Tyler at 706-570-4691.

Ribbon cutting held for American Family Insurance

SEARCY, ARK. Thomaston resident Emily Eason is among a group of incom-ing freshmen spending the summer in Athens, Greece, with Harding University’s Scholars Abroad program.

Eason will be spending two weeks tour-ing famous biblical and archaeological

sites including the Acropolis, Mars Hill, the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, the Temple of Artemis, the National Archaeological Museum of Greece, ancient Corinth and the monasteries of Meteora.

During their time in Greece, students will earn three hours of college credit through a

Bible course, “The Mediterranean World,” taught by Dr. Monte Cox, dean of the College of Bible and Religion. This class explores the language and culture of the first century Greco-Roman world.

With an enrollment of more than 7,100 students, Harding is the largest private

university in Arkansas and attracts more National Merit Scholars than any other private university in the state. Harding also maintains campuses in Australia, Chile, England, France, Greece, Italy and Zambia. For more information visit www.harding.edu.

Eason of Thomaston explores Greece with overseas program

Your household may be eligible to receive free energy conservation mea-sure. Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. is now accept-ing names for our waiting list. The Weatherization Assistance Program is offered to homeowners and renters to help reduce the electric and gas consump-tion of low-income eligible applicants while ensuring their health and safety.

Weatherization is not

a home rehabilitation or home repair program. Weatherization may be able to provide attic insulation, floor insulation, replace space heaters or furnaces, replace water heaters, air sealing, weather-stripping, thresholds and glazing. We will install an energy con-servation kit that includes compact florescent light bulbs, smoke alarms, car-bon monoxide detector, shower head andfaucet aerators. We also provide

testing of all gas-burning applicances for carbon monoxide. Counties served include: Upson, PIk, Lamar, Spalding, Butts, Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Dodge, Houston, Jones, Laurens, Monroe, Montgomery, Peach, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Twiggs, Wheeler and Wilcox.

For more informa-tion, call your local Neighborhood Service Center at 706-647-1578 or visit us at www.mgcaa.org.

Weatherization assistance available in middle Georgia

Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. is working hard to raise awareness about food stamp benefits in the Central Georgia communities we serve. Many people have a difficult time making ends meet, but by helping out with the grocery bill, food stamp benefits allow

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SNAP Program helping to raise awareness

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I mentioned last week that we tried a man and woman in Griffin for traf-ficking in 1700 pounds of marijuana. It was in the house.

Try to imagine 1700 pounds of marijuana. The sheriff brought it to court in a U-Haul truck.

To put things in perspec-tive, it is a felony to possess more than one ounce of the stuff. This was 27,200 times that much. It was 170 big bales. The street value was at least one million dollars.

The defense? They didn’t know it was there.

Really?Now, I’m no stranger to

absent-mindedness. I’ve lost pieces of paper. I’ve lost my pen. One morning I arrived at work and real-ized that my son was in

the back seat and I was supposed to take him to school.

Thank goodness, I’m not yet as bad as the Fayetteville lawyer who never came back to a trial after a lunch break. Court officials found him that afternoon in his suit driv-ing a tractor in his yard.

But, how do you fail to notice 1700 pounds of mar-

ijuana in the house?Most of us can’t get away

with leaving our towel on the floor. The most inno-cent mud tracks on the carpet provoke yelps from the peanut gallery. 1700 minus 1699.99 pounds of potato chips on the couch can be grounds for divorce in some families.

What would happen if you or I left 1700 pounds of marijuana lying around the house?

“I’m not your maid! Clean up your own 1700 pounds of marijuana!”

I wondered how the defense lawyer could keep a straight face.

“Now my client can’t be guilty of possessing these drugs unless the State can prove he knew they were there. [Suppressed snick-er.]”

You’ve heard of the 800 pound gorilla in the room? He wouldn’t stink like this stuff did. Mr. Magoo would have known it was there. Even if he lived down the street.

How was it hidden from them? Did some-body lay the bales on the floor and cover them with bedspreads to resemble a lumpy bed? One that’s ten feet high?

“I swear, officer, I didn’t know that was marijuana. But, it does explain some of my weird dreams.”

Anyway, the jury didn’t buy that defense. Both were guilty as charged.

The conviction may have brought a sense of relief. No matter how small their prison cells are, they’ll cer-tainly have more room to walk around.

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Don’t believe everything you see on Atlanta TV newsI grew up in Decatur,

just a stone’s throw from Atlanta, so of course, I watched the Atlanta TV stations growing up. I watched my favorite pro-grams on them, and also got the majority of my news from them.

I’ve also discovered I like small towns, so pretty much all of my adult life, I’ve been moving farther and farther away from Atlanta. I started out in Decatur, moved to Lithonia, then McDonough, then Jackson, then back to McDonough, then to Locust Grove, and now to Thomaston.

But through all the moves, I’ve continued to watch the Atlanta TV sta-tions. Of course, with cable and satellite TV, I now have a lot more channels to choose from. And, seeing as how I make my living in newspapers, I read a lot more news and watch less on TV. But I still catch the occasional weeknight news broadcast.

And I have a few gripes with the way the Atlanta stations cover news. My main gripe is that, for the most part, they seem to think that bad weather only happens north of I-20. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods could be bear-

ing down on those of us south of the perimeter, but if you turn on the TV, all you’ll see are weather alerts for areas west, north and east of downtown Atlanta. Occasionally we’ll get mentioned, but you have to stay glued to the screen, else you’ll miss it.

My second biggest gripe lately has been their cov-erage of the upcoming Transportation Investment Act vote, or the TSPLOST vote, as it is also known, that is coming up on July 31. If you listen and watch the Atlanta stations, they all make it sound like this is a statewide vote on a transportation sales tax, but only Atlanta is going to benefit from it. Nothing could be further from the truth, but you won’t hear it from them.

The 10-year, 1 percent transportation sales tax will be voted on all across the state on July 31, but the state has been divided in 12 regional commis-sions, and how the coun-ties in each of these regions vote will determine if the TSPLOST is enacted in those counties. For exam-ple, the metro Atlanta area is in the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), while Upson County is part of the Three Rivers Regional Commission (TRRC). TSPLOST could fail in the ARC, and still pass in the TRRC. If that happens, the 10 counties in TRRC, including Upson County, will add the 1 percent sales tax for 10 years and reap the revenue it brings in.

Locally, that means an estimated $48.7 million for Upson County and its municipalities. That is more money for us than what we would bring in on our own with a penny sales tax, because the total amount of sales tax is divided among the 10 counties. So we would actually be getting tax rev-enue from some of the big-ger counties like Carroll and Coweta. How’s that for letting someone else pay our way?

Of that $48.7 mil-lion, a steering commit-tee for TRRC, on which Commission Chairman Maurice Raines and Thomaston Mayor Hays Arnold both participated, decided that $32.5 million would be spent to start widening Highway 36 from I-75 to Thomaston, in the hopes that the improved highway will bring new industry and jobs to the area.

The remaining $16.2 mil-lion will be split between the county, Thomaston and Yatesville, for their own road projects. Upson County would receive $13.4 million, Thomaston would receive $2.6 mil-lion, and Yatesville would receive $196,768, all over a 10-year period. Not bad considering a large portion of that money will be com-ing from the other counties in the TRRC.

It is not a bad deal for Upson County, but if you watch the Atlanta TV sta-tions, you won’t hear that. Instead, you’ll hear all the doom and gloom naysayers complaining that Atlanta will be the only area bene-fitting from the TSPLOST. Don’t believe them. We are not part of Atlanta and the TSPLOST will benefit us.

Larry StanfordEditor

Scott BallardDistrict Attorney

Rev. James L. SnyderGuest Columnist

Celebrating another Father’s Day without my father, I cannot help thinking how much has changed since he died. If he were to return today, he would find things quite different.

In all reality, this is not my father’s world anymore.

I might just as well say it. This is not my father’s country anymore, either.

The country my father loves seems to have all but disappeared. During his time, a deep-seated patri-otic pride permeated throughout our country. We were proud of what our forefathers had accomplished and we were willing to die to preserve that heritage.

Today, it seems the past is simply the past and has no bearing what-soever on the present. This may be why history books are being rewrit-ten today. This, however, is a fallacy encouraged by those who do not know the right hand from their left hand. In our country today, you are either far right or far left and noth-ing in between. Whatever happened to people with common sense?

Perhaps that ancient anonymous philosopher was right when he said the problem with common sense was that it really was not that common anymore. Perhaps the demise of the common man explains this phenom-enon. Or it could be that most people today have been educated be on their common sensibilities.

There was a time in my father’s country when people were proud

of what they did. A few tried to get money without working for it. In my father’s country, there was a great deal of pride in working for what you had and not depending upon some-body with a handout. In my father’s country, there was a deep sense of accomplishment in earning what you had by the sweat of your brow.

The only people sweating these days are politicians up for reelection.

In my father’s country, there was no such thing as arbitrary handouts but plenty of hands out. It was con-sidered our patriotic duty to help our neighbor when they were in trouble. Nobody looked to Uncle Sam to solve his or her problems. It was a community affair not a government mandate. In fact, if the truth were known, and an evidently it is not, they stayed as far away from Uncle Sam as possible, only communicat-ing with him once a year on April 15.

In those days, they saluted the flag, recited the Pledge of Allegiance and were right proud to do so. Not one of them could imagine anybody ashamed of doing that in public.

Today a lot is being said about the separation of church and state. My father would not understand the way some people are interpreting it. According to what is going on today they are trying to keep the church out of the state but make good and sure, the state runs the church. Isn’t that why we had a revolution in the first place?

In my father’s country, there was a separation between government control and people pursuing life, liberty and happiness. Oh, for those

good old days.Also, in my father’s country base-

ball was a national sport, not a business. I am not quite sure when it became a business but my father never thought it was. He often took me to the ball field on a Saturday afternoon to have fun, enjoy the game and eat the world’s most deli-cious hotdog. At least he said they were the world’s most delicious hot-dogs.

Our purpose in going was just to have fun. He did his share of making fun and harassing the other team’s fans but it never crossed his mind to physically beat one of them nearly to death. If I remember correctly, wed-gies were the order of the day.

When our team won we celebrated and high-fived everybody around us. When our team lost, we determined with everything within us to slaugh-ter them the next week on the field. When we said “slaughter,” we were talking figuratively.

Credit was something my father’s generation frowned on. As a young person, I had in my mind to buy a bicycle. I took my father to the store to look at that prized bike.

“Well,” my father stammered, as he looked the bike over. “How much money you’ve got saved for this bike?” I knew the lecture that was to follow. If you could not afford to buy something, you could not afford to have it. How many times have I heard that?

Perhaps if my father could come back for a day we could send him to Washington DC and explain to them

This isn’t my father’s world anymore

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and if they felt he would do a good job before deciding who to vote for.

Danielle McRae was appointed to serve as Probate Judge after Judge Hamby retired at the end of last year. She has worked for eight years in the Probate Court system, four years with Meriwether County and four years with Upson County. She stated that since she began work-ing here, she has imple-mented many programs such as a computer pro-gram system, probation service and collection ser-vice. McRae also stated she had learned a lot from Hamby during her years of working with him in ways of compassion, understand-ing and learning to look at each case individually.

Joey Thiel was the final Probate Judge candi-date to speak during the forum. He currently serves as a Lieutenant with the City of Thomaston Fire Department, as an EMT and on the Upson Rescue Team and stated that he has had a public safety career for over 30 years and wish-es to continue by serving as the next Probate Judge. Thiel was asked about his experience and stated that one of his greatest skills would be in hearing the traffic cases because of his work with the Concord Police Department from 1989-1991 where he worked extensively with traffic cases. He continued that what is needed for this position is someone who is grounded for our commu-nity and he feels that he is that person.

There are two citi-zens campaigning for the opportunity to be the next County Commissioner for District One, which will be decided in November. First to speak was George Carriker, who stated he has had his boots on the ground in this community for the past 34 years. He has been very involved over the years in handling issues with the schools and was an integral part of com-ing up with the idea for signs for the Emancipation Celebration. Carriker also attends the city council and board of commissioner meetings each week and

feels it gives him a wealth of knowledge of how to interact with the citizens of the area and if elect-ed plans to work hard to bridge the gap between the two governing bodies. He continued by saying that he would work closely with the Industrial Development Authority to bring industry into town, but also wants to work with bringing small businesses back to the area to give citizens more choic-es for shopping, dining and entertainment.

Lorenzo Wilder is also running for the District One seat and stated that while he knows change in government does not come quickly, easily or without hard work, he wants to be the eyes, ears and voice of the area and take the citizens concerns to the board. Wilder also wants to work with the high school and Southern Crescent Technical College to iden-tify the students who are at risk of falling through the cracks, to start a program to help them be trained in a field so they may be productive citizens. He feels many of the problems in our community, such as the loss of local jobs, come from the need for infrastructure improve-ment which is one of the main reasons he supports the study for the East-West corridor between Macon and LaGrange. Wilder ended by stating that he thinks a leader needs to be a change agent for the community and needs to be foresighted enough to give those born today the desire to come back and raise a family here.

The position of Commission Chairman will be narrowed down from three to two candidates after the primary election in July, with Rusty Blackston and Anthony South vying for the Republican seat to run against current Chairman and Democratic candidate, Maurice Raines. Both Blackston and Raines spoke during the forum, South was not present.

Blackston spoke first, stating that he has been a lifelong resident of Upson County and has held posi-tions with the fire depart-ment, EMT, in the mills

and has owned his own business for the last 31 years, which he feels has taught him how to live within a budget. He has been given the nickname “the Ax” by Chairman Raines and wants to con-tinue to watch the spending and budget for the county closely so that no one has to pay any more taxes than they should. Blackston stat-ed he is concerned with the county as a whole and wants to have better ser-vices for all the citizens. He also feels one of the things that needs to be worked on the most is working togeth-er, not just between the city and county governments, but between everyone in the community.

Chairman Raines opened his remarks by stating that he has been honored to serve as the chairman of the board for the last four years and hopes that he will be able to serve again and continue to make progress for the community. During his allotted time, Raines wanted to clear up some misconceptions he believes citizens have about Upson County government, such as the relationship with the City of Thomaston. He stated that there are no barriers between himself and Mayor Hays Arnold, and while they sometimes

disagree, they are both con-cerned for the welfare of Thomaston-Upson County. He also noted they have always and will always present a united front, even if their personalities clash at times. The question was raised if the relation-ship was fine, then why is the county being sued for not providing documents requested to the city in a timely manner. Raines answered that the city has asked for 13 years worth of documents to be used in their tax equity study, however they did not specify what documents in particular they wanted leaving the county to have to guess, which has taken more time. For example, he said they were asked to provide documents from the 2004 SPLOST, however there was not an 2004 SPLOST, but there was a 2005 SPLOST and therefore the county would have to go back to spe-cifically ask what it was they were looking for. He continued stating that they are working on getting all of the requests for the city filled and in the last three months have gener-ated over 7,000 pages of material for them. Raines ended by saying citizens should not let the cloud fool them because it was a

sunny day in Thomaston-Upson County and would stay that way as long as he was chairman.

Blackston was given another minute to speak since Raines had gone over his time limit trying to clear up issues, however he did not agree with Raines completely about the pend-ing lawsuit. Blackston stated he felt things could have been handled better and the city could have been given the documents sooner because he felt they had adequate time.

Former Superior Court Judge Johnnie Caldwell, Jr. has decided to seek elec-tion for the office of State Representative for District 131. He told the crowd he feels his experience over the last 35 years as a District Attorney, Superior Court Judge, attorney and serving on city, county and school boards, will be some-thing to serve the commu-nity well on the state level and the fact he is on a first name basis with most of the state officials. He encouraged citizens to get in touch with him by phone call, in person or writing letters to share their con-cerns about the community and how to bring Upson County to the forefront with the state.

Running in opposi-

tion to Caldwell, is Ryan Christopher of Lamar County. Christopher has grown up in the area and pledged to work his fingers to the bone if elected. He owns his own business and feels he brings the perspec-tive of the working men and women and if given the opportunity to serve wants to work hard to lower taxes so the burden is lessened on the property owners.

The only candidate to speak for State Senate District 18 was current Senator Cecil Staton who now represents Upson County after the redistrict-ing of the counties was done last year. Staton owns his own business with his wife and feels to enhance eco-nomic development there needs to be help for the small businesses which are the backbone of the econ-omy. He continued that Georgia has benefited from the energy tax for manu-facturers being taken away and have seen an increase of manufacturing lately. Staton also pledged to con-tinue to support transporta-tion issues, which he feels are vitally important to the state’s economy.

Staton’s opponent in the Republican primary is Dr. Spencer Price of Upson County. He was not pres-ent at the forum.

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this whole idea that if you cannot afford something you cannot afford something. It seemed to make sense to me and I was only I young person at the time. I guess when you get older you lose a lot of that good common sense. Then if elected and go to Washington DC, you leave all of that good common sense back home with your con-stituency who wonder what they elected you for.

The verse of Scripture that was very important to my father was, “And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it” (Psalms 90:17 KJV).

It may not be the same country my father loved, but I can still operate on the same principles that made him a patriotic father, and pray, “Establish thou the work of our hands.”

Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, PO Box 831313, Ocala, FL 34483. He lives with his wife, Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 1-866-552-2543 or e-mail [email protected]. His web site is www.jamessnyderministries.com

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ately.“The punishment, we feel, though,

was excessive,” he said.James’ wife, Christy, also later

spoke and claimed Caldwell had “changed his mind” with regard to whether the students would be allowed to participate in graduation exercises.

According to Christy James, on the morning of May 26, one of the stu-dents asked if they would be allowed to walk with their classmates, and she furthermore alleged Caldwell told the 14 to come to an upcoming practice.

Later, those involved were notified that one aspect of their discipline – the duration of their out-of-school suspension – would exceed the final calendar day of the school term, therefore making them ineligible to participate in the ceremony.

Edenfield also cast the same allega-tion, further stating that he and other parents believe the disciplinary action was actually determined by Board of Education members who they allege violated the state Sunshine Law by participating in an improper tele-phone vote concerning the incident.

All three parents who spoke stat-ed their opinion that the students

involved had already received ade-quate punishment and requested the board take action to have the crimi-nal charges dropped.

Prior to any public comments, Board Chairman Terrell Jackson had informed the assembly that no official response would be given Tuesday evening, but would be provided at a special called meeting slated for June 26.

In response, Christy James informed board members that the students’ court hearing is scheduled to be heard July 5, and therefore requested special consideration. Characterizing the students involved as “good kids,” and citing previ-ously made plans, such as church camps, family vacations and Rush events for those to be involved with college fraternities and sororities, she requested that Superintendent Maggie Shook personally contact the judge to request a calendar change.

Shook agreed to contact Magistrate Court Judge Bentley regarding the date, but that decision was met with dissension.

“I don’t think it’s our responsibility to do that,” said Board of Education member Jacqueline Hollis, adding

that she views that action as the par-ents’ responsibility. “We don’t usu-ally get involved in other people’s fines and dilemmas, so why are we doing this?”

Jackson said he supported Shook contacting the judge, as it is worth doing for “public relations.”

Hollis strongly disagreed, and questioned why the board could not simply make an immediate determi-nation in reference to the criminal charges rather than waiting until the upcoming meeting.

After brief discussion, Caldwell’s handling of the disciplinary action was upheld, with Board member Miriam Elsey casting the lone dis-senting vote.

“I feel this whole situation has been completely mishandled,” Elsey stated.

She offered no further insight on how she feels the involved students’ disciplinary action should have been handled.

Due to the board upholding Principal Caldwell’s decision, the June 24 called meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be July 26.

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“Most of those people up there are on two-inch water lines,” he added, “so we’ll be going to a six-inch water line.”

Any areas disturbed during the work will be restored, and trench rock will be blasted and removed as necessary.

In addition to the water line work on Yatesville Barnesville Road, Turner will also be extending water lines out Johnson Road as far as the remain-ing funds of SPLOST take them. The city has

$32,658 that has been des-ignated to be spent on water lines for Johnson Road.

“We’ll go as far as we can go, or until the SPLOST funding runs out,” Moncrief said. “We’ll do some more later one.”

In other business, Moncrief noted that for the first time in several years, the city had one of its six-inch mains break on June 3.

“I know for a fact that it was leaking around 1:30 a.m. I found that

out Sunday morning,” said Moncrief. “When I went in Saturday evening, there was no water leak, so sometime between 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 a.m. Sunday that thing busted, or had been busted and finally found its way out of the ground.”

The city has an agree-ment with the Upson County Water Department for assistance, but Moncrief said when he called Water Department Superintendent Danny Johnson, he was told that

they were short of help and couldn’t come out.

“We called Marcus South. He got some help and they came down here and dug it up. They had to go back to town and get a six-inch water clamp and put it on. Then they came back that afternoon and covered it up and made sure it didn’t leak. He did not have a six-inch cou-pling, but Danny Johnson did and said he would help us with whatever he could. I saw him the other day and told him I much

appreciate it, because he did go get the coupling and got it to Marcus, so we did get it fixed.”

The mayor said he has asked South if he will consider looking after the city’s water system lines and breaks. South already runs several water sys-tems.

“We have two leaks right now, one on Giles Avenue and one on Yatesville Barnesville Road,” Moncrief said. “The county was con-tacted about the one on

Giles Avenue three weeks ago. Danny told me the other day that if we can get somebody else, just go ahead, because they are behind also.”

Moncrief said South agreed to come out on an as needed basis, and the council agreed with the mayor’s request.

“We have a list of things that need to be done – meters that need to get changed out, and some check valves,” said Moncrief. “ If we need him, we’ll call him.”

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College NewsArmstrong Atlantic State University

Dean’s ListSAVANNAH, GA –The

following students were named to the Spring 2012 Dean’s List at Armstrong Atlantic State University:

• Chadwick Watson, a Health Sciences major from Thomaston, GA

• Tiara Alford, a Nursing major from Thomaston, GA

In order to make the Dean’s List, students must be enrolled in at least nine semester hours of course work and earn a grade point average of at least 3.6.

Ogletree GraduatesSAVANNAH, GA –

Amanda Ogletree, from Barnesville, GA, gradu-ated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science from Armstrong Atlantic State University on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Savannah Civic Center. Georgia Congressman John Barrow addressed the graduates.

Degrees were conferred to candidates represent-ing Armstrong’s College of Education, College of Health Professions, College of Liberal Arts and College of Science and Technology. The university awarded approximately 530 under-graduate degrees, 135 graduate degrees, 18 Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees and 20 associate degree.

Armstrong Atlantic State University, part of the University System of Georgia, was founded in 1935. The university offers more than 100 undergradu-ate and graduate academic programs in the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Science and Technology, the College of Education and the College of Health Professions. Armstrong serves approximately 7,500 students at its main campus in Savannah and a regional center in Hinesville. Its diverse stu-dent population comes from nearly all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 74 countries. For more information, visit http://www.armstrong.edu.

Harding UniversityDean’s ListSEARCY, ARK.

Thomaston resident Sarah Eason is among more than 1,000 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the spring semester.

The deans’s list is pub-lished each semester by Dr. Larry Long, university pro-vost, honoring those who have achieved high schol-arship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade point average.

With an enrollment of more than 7,100 students, Harding is the largest pri-vate university in Arkansas and attracts more National Merit Scholars than any other private university in the state. Harding also maintains campuses in Australia, Chile, England, France, Greece, Italy and Zambia. For more infor-mation visit www.harding.edu.

LaGrange CollegeDean’s ListLAGRANGE, GA –

Nathaniel Lamar Crawford of Thomaston was recently named to the LaGrange College spring semester dean’s list.

To be eligible for this honor, students must main-tain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.6 while taking a minimum course load of 12 hours.

A four-year liberal arts and sciences col-lege affiliated with the United Methodist Church, LaGrange College is con-sistently ranked in the top 10 and as a “best value” among Southern colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The college, an award winner in sustain-ability, is the oldest private institution of higher learn-ing in Georgia and has an enrollment of more than

1,000 students.

Georgia TechGraduates earn

degreesATLANTA, GA –

The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute’s 242nd com-mencement exercises.

Karmelia Elliott of Meansville, GA, received a BS in Computational Media.

Thomas Muccillo of Meansville, GA, received a BS in Earth & Atmospheric Scis.

Jonathan Swaim of Meansville, GA, received a BS in Mechanical Engineering.

Samantha Immele of Thomaston, GA, received a BS in Chemical & Bio Eng.

Christopher Pitts of Thomaston, GA, received a BS in Computer Science.

The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the nation’s leading research universities, providing a focused, technologically based education to more than 20,000 undergradu-ate and graduate students. Georgia Tech has many nationally recognized pro-grams, all top ranked by peers and publications alike, and is ranked in the nation’s top ten public uni-versities by U.S. News and World Report.

As a leading tech-nological university, Georgia Tech has more than 100 interdisciplinary research centers operating through the Colleges of Architecture, Computing, Management, Engineering, Sciences and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts that consistently contribute vital research and innova-tion to American govern-ment, industry and busi-ness.

For more information, visit Georgia Tech’s web-site at www.gatech.edu.

Berry CollegeDean’s ListROME, GA. The fol-

lowing local students have been named to the spring 2012 Dean’s List at Berry College:

Emily Wilson of Barnesville, GA

Jeremy Johnson of Molena, GA

To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better.

Berry College is an inde-pendent, coeducational col-lege recognized nationally for the quality and value of its educational experi-ence. Located on a magnifi-cent campus encompassing more than 26,000 acres near Rome, Ga., Berry challenges its student body, consisting of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, to embrace a firsthand edu-cation that unites strong academic programs with opportunities for meaning-ful work experience, spiri-tual and moral growth, and significant service to oth-ers.

Shorter UniversityGraduatesRome, Ga. –

Approximately 500 stu-dents received degrees from Shorter University on Friday, May 4. Commencement exercises were held at downtown Rome Georgia’s historic Barron Stadium and fea-tured Allen Jackson, pro-fessor of youth ministry at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, as the keynote speaker.

Willie James Woodard, Thomaston, GA— BBA

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its lists of best value and best Southeastern col-leges. The university offers traditional bachelor’s degrees in 48 major areas as well as undergraduate degree programs for work-ing adults, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Education and the Master of Arts in Leadership. General

education and calculus courses are offered in an online format, and Shorter recently launched online programs that lead toward the Associate of Science, the Bachelor of Business Administration, and the Master of Accountancy degrees. For more infor-mation, visit www.shorter.edu.

Troy UniversityHonors StudentsTROY, Ala. – Troy

University has announced its honor students for spring semester, accord-ing to Dr. Earl Ingram, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Chancellor’s ListKarla Clemons

Thomaston, GAFull-time undergraduate

students who earned a 4.0 grade point average for the spring semester are recog-nized on the Chancellor’s List, the university’s honor roll. Full-time undergradu-ate students who earned a grade point average of 3.65 or higher on a 4.0 scale are recognized on the Provost’s List.

Troy University offers associate, bachelor’s, mas-ter’s and education spe-cialist degrees, preparing students in the fields of fine arts, communication, business, education, sci-ences and the humanities, applied science, nursing and allied health sciences.

Valdosta State University

GraduatesVALDOSTA, GA

Valdosta State University has announced the names of students from Spring 2012 who have met all qualifications for gradua-tion. More than 1,200 have been recognized for receiv-ing their associate’s, bach-elor’s or master’s degrees.

Area students include:Antara Neichiea

Goggins, of Barnesville - Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

Lakeisha Shamonica Wyche, of Culloden - Bachelor of Science, Middle Grades Education

Valdosta State University is a premier regional uni-versity, characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of student life opportunities and a close connection to the commu-nity. Established in 1906, the institution’s mission is to prepare students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excel-lence in teaching and learn-ing; to expand the boundar-ies of current knowledge, and explore the practical applications of that knowl-edge, through excellence in scholarship and creative endeavors; and to promote the economic, cultural, and educational progress of the community and region, through excellence in ser-vice outreach. VSU seeks to accomplish this mission in a dynamic, student-centered learning environ-ment marked by a respect for diverse abilities, back-grounds, and contributions by all members of the uni-versity community.

Learn more about VSU at www.valdosta.edu.

Dean’s ListVALDOSTA, GA

Valdosta State University has announced the names of students from Spring 2012 who have earned the academic status of Dean’s List.

Students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher on nine (9) or more semester hours with an institutional (VSU) GPA of 3.00 or higher are recognized by being placed on the Dean’s List. Developmental Studies, transients and graduate students are not eligible for Dean’s List status.

Area students include:Tara La’Sha Fletcher, of

BarnesvilleStevance Juwan

Andrews, of ThomastonMary Katelyn Gaskins,

of ThomastonBrianna Shenelle Harris,

of Thomaston

Columbus State University

Graduates

COLUMBUS, Jesse Floyd of Thomaston, GA, earned a One-Year Certificate from the College of the Arts at Columbus State University in Criminal Justice.

Just 100 miles south-west of Atlanta, Columbus State enrolls more than 8,300 students in national-ly distinctive programs in the arts, education, busi-ness, nursing and more.

CSU serves the Southeast while attract-ing students from around the world to a college experience that is deeply personal and relevant. In addition to its repu-tation for teaching excel-lence, Columbus State is known for its partner-ships that extend learning into the Columbus com-munity. The most notable example is the develop-ment of its RiverPark campus on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in downtown Columbus, anchored by world-class performing arts facilities.

For more infor-mation, go to www.ColumbusState.edu.

Mercer UniversityGraduatesMACON, GA The fol-

lowing area residents graduated from Mercer University at the Mercer’s Macon commencement in May. Mercer President William D. Underwood conferred degrees to the following residents at the ceremony:

Jaemon McLeod of Barnesville, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Liberal Studies cum laude from the College of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Katie Matthews of Thomaston, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Arts cum laude from the College of Liberal Arts.

Keri Carson of Thomaston, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Science in Education cum laude from the Tift College of Education.

Krystal Banks of Barnesville, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Liberal Arts.

Alden Moore of Thomaston, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Liberal Arts.

William Stevens of Thomaston, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Liberal Arts.

Johnta Tigner of Thomaston, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Liberal Arts.

Stephanie Martin of McDonough, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Science in Education summa cum laude from the Tift College of Education.

Kimberly Redding of Barnesville, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences from the College of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Eddrica Buckner of Barnesville, Ga., earned a Specialist in Education from the Tift College of Education.

Lisa Yang of Barnesville, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing.

Tammy Gresham of Meansville, Ga., earned a Master of Education from the Tift College of Education.

Charlinda Cannady of McDonough, Ga., earned a Master of Science from the College of Continuing & Professional Studies.

Sandra Vaughn of McDonough, Ga., earned a Master of Science from the College of Continuing & Professional Studies.

Andrew Fellows of McDonough, Ga., earned a Doctor of Pharmacy from the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.

Jewel Churchman of McDonough, Ga., earned a Master of Business Administration from the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business & Economics.

Rupa Patel of McDonough, Ga., earned a Master of Business Administration from the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business & Economics.

Tracy English of McDonough, Ga., earned a Doctor of Nursing

Practice from the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing.

Mei Cantrell of McDonough, Ga., earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from the Tift College of Education.

Jillian Rafter of McDonough, Ga., earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from the Tift College of Education.

Amber Smith of McDonough, Ga., earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from the Tift College of Education.

Jessica Mitchell of Stockbridge, Ga., earned a Master of Science from the College of Continuing & Professional Studies.

Lawanda Owens of Stockbridge, Ga., earned a Master of Science from the College of Continuing & Professional Studies.

Gregory Parchment of Stockbridge, Ga., earned a Master of Business Administration from the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business & Economics.

Cynthia Mitchell of Stockbridge, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing.

Sylvia Scruggs of Stockbridge, Ga., earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from the Tift College of Education.

Mercedes Durden of Stockbridge, Ga., earned a Master of Education from the Tift College of Education.

Tanisha Barron of Thomaston, Ga., earned a Specialist in Education from the Tift College of Education.

Charles Reid of Thomaston, Ga., earned a Doctor of Pharmacy from the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.

Samuel Smith of Thomaston, Ga., earned a Master of Business Administration from the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business & Economics.

Jamie Fogarty of Thomaston, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing.

Menza Ogletree of Barnesville, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences from the College of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Tyewanna Walker of Thomaston, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Liberal Studies from the College of Continuing and Professional Studies.

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss delivered the commencement address at the ceremony, which included more than 3,000 attendees, and more than 500 participants from the College of Liberal Arts, Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics, School of Engineering, Tift College of Education, Townsend School of Music and College of Continuing and Professional Studies.

In all, the University held five ceremonies in May in Savannah, Macon and Atlanta and conferred more than 1,700 bach-elor’s, master’s and doc-toral degrees.

About Mercer University:

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehen-sive center of undergrad-uate, graduate and pro-fessional education. The University enrolls more than 8,300 students in 11 schools and colleges – lib-eral arts, law, pharmacy, medicine, business, engi-neering, education, theol-ogy, music, nursing and continuing and profession-al studies – on major cam-puses in Macon, Atlanta and Savannah and at four regional academic centers across the state. Mercer is affiliated with four teach-ing hospitals - Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, and The Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital in Columbus - and has educational partnerships with Warner Robins Air Logistics Center

in Warner Robins and Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta. The University operates an academic press and a performing arts center in Macon and an engineering research center in Warner Robins. Mercer is the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I athletic program. www.mercer.edu

Dean’s ListMACON, GA The fol-

lowing students from your area were named to the Dean’s List of their col-lege or school at Mercer University for the spring 2012 semester. Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigor-ous grade-point-average standards specific to their school within the University.

Caley Anderson of Thomaston, Ga., a junior, was named to the Dean’s List of the College of Liberal Arts.

Jaemon McLeod of Barnesville, Ga., a senior, was named to the Dean’s List of the College of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Leslie Ryals of Molena, Ga., a senior, was named to the Dean’s List of the College of Liberal Arts.

Jamie Fogarty of Thomaston, Ga., a senior, was named to the Dean’s List of the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing.

Katie Matthews of Thomaston, Ga., a senior, was named to the Dean’s List of the College of Liberal Arts.

Andrew Simms of Culloden, Ga., a senior, was named to the Dean’s List of the School of Engineering.

Allen GraduatesSAVANNAH, GA John

Allen of Thomaston, Ga., earned a Doctor of Medicine from Mercer University’s School of Medicine during the School’s commencement this spring in Savannah. Mercer President William D. Underwood conferred the degree.

Allen was one of the first 38 students to gradu-ate from the University’s Savannah campus, in the first commencement cer-emony held by Mercer in Savannah. In 2008, the School of Medicine launched a four-year Doctor of Medicine in Savannah.

In all, the University held five ceremonies in May in Savannah, Macon and Atlanta and conferred more than 1,700 bach-elor’s, master’s and doc-toral degrees.

About the Mercer University School of Medicine (Macon, Savannah and Columbus):

Mercer University’s School of Medicine was established in 1982 to educate physicians and health professionals to meet the primary care and health care needs of rural and medically under-served areas of Georgia. The School only accepts Georgia residents into its medical degree program. Mercer School of Medicine students benefit from a problem-based medical education program that provides early patient care experiences. Such an academic environment fosters the early develop-ment of clinical problem-solving and instills in each student an awareness of the place of the basic medical sciences in medi-cal practice. In May 2012, the inaugural class of four-year students studying on the Medical School’s campus at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah earned their medical degrees. In February 2012, the Medical School announced a new partnership to begin clinical training for third- and fourth-year M.D. students at The Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital in Columbus. The School also offers master’s degrees in pub-lic health, family therapy, preclinical sciences and biomedical sciences and a Ph.D. in Clinical Medical Psychology. medicine.mercer.edu

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP are launching a strategic alliance to provide counsel-ing and training to entre-preneurs over the age of 50 who want to start or grow a small business. Through SBA’s online training courses and its nationwide network of business men-tors and counselors, the two organizations expect to train 100,000 “encore entrepreneurs,” men and women over 50 who are starting or running a small business.

“No matter what your age, if you have an idea or a business that’s ready to move to the next level, the SBA wants to make sure you have access to the tools you need to start and grow,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “We know that working side-by-side with AARP, we will be able to reach baby boom-ers and Americans over the age of 50 who have years of professional experience working for others and are ideally positioned to step out and become their own boss. And, in doing so, they will become job creators and drivers of economic growth in their communi-ties.”

SBA has set up a dedi-cated web page Americans over the age of 50 featur-ing: an online self-assess-ment tool that will help potential small business owners understand their

readiness for starting a business as well as informa-tion to help with business planning, shaping a win-ning business idea, profes-sional counseling, financial services and information to find local resources in your area. This web page can be found at: http://www.sba.gov/content/50-entre-preneurs.

SBA and AARP also will jointly develop and host a customized online course, self-assessment, and webinar series for older entrepreneurs. SBA already offers a suite of online courses for people who want to start and grow their business. To take a course, go to http://www.

sba.gov/training under “online courses.” Course topics include start-up basics, finance strategies, marketing tactics, overseas trade, and more.

For more than 70 million Americans over 50, busi-ness ownership is a prac-tical option. It can be a second career or a chance to leverage life experi-ences into an interesting and financially practical “encore” career.

“Many baby boomers are working beyond retire-ment age and choosing to stay active and engaged in the workforce,” Mills said. “For many older entre-preneurs, starting a small business can be an oppor-

tunity to transform a life-time hobby or interest or years of professional expe-

rience into a lucrative line of work.”

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Ashley Biles/Thomaston TimesThe Thomaston Upson Chamber of Commerce, along with Armstrong School of Dance, Marc Ellington and Ransom Note Gifts hosted the June Business After Hours on Tuesday, June 12 at the Armstrong School of Dance stu-dio. Those in atten-dance had the oppor-tunity to network and socialize as well as win door prizes or cash prizes from one of the many drawings held that evening. Shane Phillips was the winner of the 50/50 drawing and Barbara Holloway won the pot for $300. Keep an eye out for information on the next Business After Hours event coming up in a few months.

June Business After Hours held June 12

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A warm winter and spring probably contributed to more snakes being seen this year, but there’s no evi-dence that Georgia snake populations are increasing.

John Jensen, a senior wildlife biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, said most of the state’s native snake species are actually losing habitat, a change that limits their numbers.

“It’s putting people in closer encounters with snakes,” said Jensen, who works with the Nongame Conservation Section of DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division.

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The Thomaston Times names 2011-2012 finalists for Male Athletes of the Year

C.J. Kirschmann - Jr - Football, Wrestling: C.J. was one of the Knights’ best wrestlers in the 2011-2012 season, finishing with a record of 25-10, while compiling 20 pins. C.J. also recorded the fastest pin of the season, pinning his opponent in only nine sec-onds. Kirschmann finished fourth in the region in the 182-pound weight class, advancing to the AAAA West Sectionals. C.J. was also an important part of the Knights football team in 2011, playing defensive end and tight end. Expect a bright future from this young man on the field and the mat in 2012-2013.

Jacarus Carthon - Sr - Football, Basketball: Jacarus is one of the most well known and like kids at the high school, while also being a standout player on the football field and bas-ketball court. The Senior Favorite led the Knights in receptions and receiv-ing yards in 2011, while also leading the team in punt return yards, includ-ing a punt return for a touchdown against Starr’s Mill High School. Carthon also played in the Middle Georgia Football Classic, an All-Star Game for mid-dle Georgia seniors. While on the basketball court, Carthon recorded several double-doubles, while lead-ing the team in rebounds and blocked shots. Jacarus will go on to play basketball next season at Albany State University.

Andrew Fletcher - So - Tennis - The Knights’ No. 1 singles player for the second year in a row, the sophomore was named team M.V.P., leading the Knights with a 9-3 record. Fletcher is also a member of the Macon Heat tennis team, which recently won a tournament to advance to the Georgia Junior State Championships. Fletcher also won a tournament in Macon this season, placing first in the Boys 16 & Under Oktoberfest Tournament. You will be hard pressed to find a player on any high school team which will hold the title of No. 1 singles player for all four years of high school, but look at a high school in a small town in west central Georgia, and you will find one at Upson-Lee in Andrew Fletcher.

Ben Barber - Jr - Football, Baseball: After transferring from Flint River Academy in Woodbury prior to his junior season at Upson-Lee, Barber’s arrival was much anticipated by the Knights football and baseball teams. Ben did not disappoint, making the transition from private school to public school seem easy. Barber earned a selection to the All-Region Second Team in football, while pitching and playing first base for the Diamond Knights base-ball team. The 6’5”, 215 pound upcoming senior has gained recognition from a number of colleges. Keep your eye on this standout player, as he hopes to lead the Knights to the playoffs again from his defensive line and tight end positions.

Corey Moss - Jr - Football, Cross Country: The 2011 football season was a spe-cial one for Corey Moss. Corey set a school record for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in Upson-Lee football history. Moss rushed for nearly 1300 yards in his junior season, with nine touchdowns. Corey was named First Team All-Region and to the All-Middle Georgia Team by the Macon Telegraph. Moss also passed for over 400 yards in 2011. In the spring, Moss became part of UL history once again, running the anchor for the Knights’ record setting 4x100 meter relay team. Moss is definitely one to keep your eye on in 2012, as he is already being courted by many Division I football teams this off-season.

Jared Jordan - Sr - Football, Track: Records are made to be broken, and in 2012, that’s exactly what Jared Jordan did. This sea-son, Jared was a member of the record setting 4x100 relay team, which set the school record with a time of 41.73 seconds, finish-ing second in AAAA and third overall in any clas-sification. Jared was also named Region Champion in the 100 meters and the 200 meters, while also being crowned AAAA West Sectionals Champion in the 100 meters. Jared broke the school record, previously held by Eldred King, while running the 200 meters at the Region Meet in a time of 21.67 seconds. On the football field, Jared battled injuries to rush for over 400 yards. Jared signed an athletic scholarship to run track at Albany State University.

Chris Moroz - Cross Country, Swimming, Track: Upson-Lee NJROTC Battalion Commander Chris Moroz may be one of the most decorated athletes to ever come through Upson-Lee High School. Chris excelled on the cross coun-try courses, in the swim-ming pool, and on the track. Chris placed seventh in the state in the 100 yard breast-stroke, while also hold-ing many school records in a variety of swimming events. A member of the Southern Crescent Water Polo Team, Chris and his teammates finished fourth in the state in the Georgia State Club League. Moroz was a state finalist for the Wendy’s Heisman Award, the recipient of the Vince Dooly Award, and one of 25 recipients of the SAMMY Award. Chris was one of only 1,040 people selected from over 20,000 to attend the Air Force Academy in Colorado.

Deion Wilkins - Sr - Football, Track: One of the hardest working and hardest hitting players on the Knights’ football team, Deion Wilkins was a force from his corner back posi-tion in 2011, making some of the hardest hits on the Knights’ defense this past season. Wilkins was also a member of the Knights’ record setting 4x100 meter relay team. Deion will go on to play football at the University of Jacksonville in the fall.

Deven Green - So - Cross Country, Wrestling: In arguably the most com-petitive wrestling region in the state, Deven Green entered the region tourna-ment as a #5 seed, but even-tually placed fourth in the region, earning him a spot at Sectionals. Green led the team in wins, with a 30-6 record and pins with 26. Deven was named M.V.P. for the lower weight classes in 2011-12. He was also a member of the Knights cross country team, and with two more years of high school left, he will be looked upon to be a leader on both the course and mat over the next two years.

Austin Matson - Jr - Baseball: 2012 was a dis-appointing year for the Diamond Knights, but junior catcher Austin Matson had another great year. Matson led the Knights in hits, batting average, on-base percent-age, and RBI in 2012. Prior to the 2012 season, Matson was named to the Under Armour Pre-Season All-American Team. Matson is sure to turn some major college recruiters heads in his senior year in 2013.

Dontavius Tucker - Sr - Football, Track: Another member of the Knights’ record breaking 4x100 meter relay team is a final-ist this season. Tucker is also the first ever person to win the Knights’ “Iron Man” competition twice. Tucker led the Knights’ sec-ondary this season from his safety position, playing well enough to earn an athletic scholarship to play football at Charleston Southern University. Tucker also played in the Middle Georgia Classic, an All-Star Football Game for Middle Georgia seniors.

Keldric Searcy - Sr - Basketball: Upson-Lee senior Keldric Searcy had his way with everyone on the basketball court this season. Searcy led the Knights, averaging 18 points per game. Searcy was also named to the All-Region Team by the Region 3 coaches. In 2012, Searcy led the Knights in three pointers, three point per-centage, free throws made, free throw percentage, and steals. Searcy also partici-pated in the Middle Georgia Hardwood Classic, an All-Star Game for Middle Georgia seniors.

Thomaston business enters Red Bull Soapbox Atlanta raceFearless team races mini airplane in Midtown Atlanta

Photo courtesy of Skydive AtlantaSkydive Atlanta’s Red Bull Soapbox Derby entry, piloted by Bobby Johnston, speeds past the crowd on its way down the 10th Street course in Atlanta.

Dylan Gilbert - Sr - Soccer: Playing the center-mid posi-tion, Gilbert again was a huge part of the Knights game plan. Gilbert was named to the All-Region Team by the coaches of Region 3.

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Photos by Larry Stanford | The Thomaston Times2012 Softball Champions (Ages 7 & 8) - Panthers - Leanna Fowler, Ellen Grace Sheppard, Carlie Murphy, Jakara Ellerbee, Sarah Edridge, Emily Caldwell, Skyler White, Lauren McDaniel, Alyssa Casteel, Lilly Brown, and Bethany Batchelor

2012 Softball Runners-Up (Ages 7 & 8) - Angels - Nyerika Banks, Ashlynn Anderson, Emma Ellington, Emma Peoples, ReKianna Penny, Zaria Childs, Carson Parks, Hannah Van Houten, Autumn Wildes, and Charlie Chaney.

Panthers down Angels to claim title

Mark VastoAs we all know, baseball

lore is peppered with vari-ous episodes focused on the eccentricities of the game.

There was the “dead ball era,” for instance — a time when the baseballs were handmade and not as tightly wound, turning a home run into a major event. Third baseman Frank Baker once hit 10 in a season, and he earned the nickname “Home Run.”

Then there was the famed “year of the pitch-er” in the ’60s, when the mound was raised and the strike zone was expanded. Fans didn’t like that era too much. Nothing like sit-ting in the upper deck to watch 1-0 shutouts and see maybe, if you were lucky, four or five Baltimore chops escape the infield.

I won’t expound on the “steroid era,” but an inter-esting thing happened recently in Cincinnati that bridged a gap all the way to the ’20s-era style of baseball. It took a 7-6

Detroit Tigers win over the Cincinnati Redlegs to bring us all the way back to the era of the spitball.

In that game, Tigers closer Jose Valverde can clearly be seen putting his ball into the web of his glove, inhaling deep-ly, opening his mouth to reveal … um, a natural byproduct of his nasal cav-ity, and spitting it into his glove. Then, he threw a pitch, struck out the side and saved the game.

It was a nationally tele-vised game, but it was one of the Cincinatti Reds

players’ wives who raised a ruckus about Valverde’s move on Twitter. It was a spitball! Soon, the video of the pitch in question was all over YouTube.

I saw the video. I saw him spit. Then I saw him throw a four-seam fastball that rose up and in — which is the opposite of what a spitball is supposed to do, which is dip down. But then, we are talking about Jose Valverde, who isn’t someone known for consistency.

Former Major League pitcher Dirk Hayhurst

cried foul on Yahoo! Sports — but not for rea-sons you’d think.

“A pitcher spitting into his mitt is nothing new, scandalous or even the best way to doctor a baseball,” Hayhurst said. “Why, with all the advanc-es in ball doctoring tech-nology available to today’s modern player, hocking a loog on a baseball is like trying to kill an antelope with a sharp stick.”

Gaylord Perry, who threw the pitch well into the ’80s during his Hall of Fame career, has always

defended the practice of, well … messing with the ball. In interviews of late, he says that he “stretched” the rules a bit.

“I corked a few bats in my day also, but it didn’t do me any good because I was a lousy hitter. None of those things are gonna help you unless you have the ability to begin with.”

And, at the very least, a bit of a stuffy nose.

Mark Vasto is a veter-an sportswriter who lives in Kansas City. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

Sporting View

No reason to return to era of the spitball

Volleyball (Girls) July 9-11, ULHS Gym - $30 - 4th grade - 8th grade

Cross Country (Boys & Girls) July 16-19, ULHS Field House - $30 - Ages 6-14

Softball - July 17-19, ULHS Softball Complex - $40 - Ages 7-14

Soccer (Boys & Girls) July 23-25, Civic Center Soccer Fields - $40 - Ages 7-14

Upson-Lee summer camps schedule

Racing resumes this Saturday night at Senoia Raceway.

Summer Sizzler is Saturday at SenoiaDue to an equip-

ment problem at Senoia Raceway, the races for Saturday, June 16, were cancelled. The kids candy

scramble has been post-poned to Saturday, June 23, and will be part of the Summer Sizzler special.

All weekly divisions will

be in action on Saturday, June 23, with the Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks running a special 30-lap main event paying

$500 to the winner!Pits open at 5 pm.

Grandstands at 6 pm. Hot laps at 7 pm. Racing at 8 pm.

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NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS MEETINGThe Thomaston Housing Authority will hold aregular meeting at the regular meeting place ofsaid Authority.

Place: Thomaston Housing Authority Main office574 Triune AvenueThomaston, Georgia 30286

Date: TUESDAY, June 19, 2012Time: 4:00 P.M.

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Executive DirectorThe Housing Authority of the City of Thomaston, Georgia,is seeking an experienced and dedicated professional forour two hundred eighty eight public housing units.Potential applicants will provide visionary leadership anddirection for the standards, strategies, plans, operations,and objectives of the (THA) Thomaston Housing Authorityto: manage the staff and affairs of the agency; develop staffcapability and managerial continuity; propose programsand policies to the Board of Commissioners and executethose programs adopted with the coordinated effort of thestaff. The candidate will also oversee the functions of theorganization and assume primary responsibility forstrategic planning, policy/program development, grantwriting, financial solvency and controls, contractadministration, staff supervision, public relations, andproject management. Other responsibilities includeknowledge of HUD rules and regulations (local and statestatues related to housing, Fair Housing opportunities , andTHA Policies and Procedures). Potential applicants shouldhave a Bachelor's degree with major course work in PublicAdministration, Business Administration, Management, orrelated field . Applicants should have a minimum of fiveyears senior-level management experience, or anequivalent combination of education, training, andexperience, along with the ability to communicateeffectively, both written and orally. Also required isknowledge of (or the ability to become familiar with)Federal Regulations addressing public housing. Applicantsmust have (or be able to obtain) a val id Georgia driver'slicense, be bondable, pass both a background and drug test.THA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers acompetitive salary and benefit package.

Qualified applicants should submit letters of interest,resume, work and salary history, and references no

later than July 12,2012, to:Mr. Greg Smith

Chairman, Board of CommissionersThomaston Housing Authority

574 Triune AvenueThomaston, Georgia 30286

525279

Converting/Distribution Associate

Established Thomaston, GA manufacturer of tissue paperproducts is seeking experienced production workers withmachine operation, set-up and adjustments of productionmachinery experience. Candidates should possess high schooldiploma or GED, the ability to understand mechanicaloperations, quality control concepts, a commitment to safety andable to wear all required PPE, ability to work in extremetemperatures, work shift work to include weekends andholidays, be flexible with problem solving skills and have strongteam skills.To see details of job description and to apply interestedcandidates should visit to www.clearwaterpaper.com , clickThomaston location.

EOE/Drug Free Workplace 526982

The Department of Community Development City of Thomaston will have a speakerfrom HomeSafe Georgia to discuss ways for mortgage assistance, if you areunemployed or underemployed please call Kay King Community DevelopmentDirector at (706) 646-4878 to be placed on the list for this information. The meetingwill be June 21, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Government Complex meeting room.

HomeSafe Georgia provides up to 18 months of mortgage payment help forthose unemployed or underemployed while they seek work. After the assistanceperiod, the interest-free loan is forgiven at 20% per year over five years. If youor someone you know are interested in the HomeSafe Georgia program pleasetake a moment to review the eligibility requirements.

Prequalification checklist:• You are unemployed OR underemployed (25% reduction in income for wageearners; 30% loss in gross receipts for self employed);• You own the property and its your primary residence; • You are a legal resident; • Your monthly mortgage payment is greater than 25% of your monthlyhousehold income; • You are no more than six months behind on your mortgage at the time youapply;• You do not have more than $5,000 in liquid assets (does not apply toretirement accounts);• You do not have an active bankruptcy;• You do not have a tax lien; • You have not been convicted of a mortgage related felony in the last ten years;• Your property is classified as real estate; and• Your total outstanding mortgage balance is not more than $417,000.

If you are approved for assistance, HomeSafe Georgia will pay a front endreinstallment of up to six months of payments for which you may have beenbehind.

Participants will pay a partial payment of 5% of their current income towardtheir mortgage payment. Veterans may request a waiver of the partial payment.

Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications maytake up to twelve weeks to process during high volume times. Providingnecessary documentation not only allows your application to be worked quickly,it also protects the integrity of the program.

If your property is already in forecourse, you are encouraged to contact a localhousing counseling agency. Find a list of the DCA approved counselingagencies on the DCA website: www.dca.ga.gov.

525802

KEADLE LUMBER is currently accepting applications For INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum 5 yrs experience as Industrial Electrician 2. Trouble Shooting Skills in a manufacturing environment are a must

PLC/ Computers would be considered a Plus

Starting Salary: $20-30 per hour based on skills & experience

BENEFITS: Complete Benefits Package including:

Health, Life, Dental & Prescription Benefits; 401K Retirement Plan;

Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays;

Christmas Bonus; Safety Awards

Send resume to: Keadle Lumber Enterprises, Inc

889 Railroad Street Thomaston, GA 30286

Or call for an appointment: 706- 647 -8982

Keadle Lumber is a Drug Free Workplace eoe 511070

LENDING OFFICER / RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

AgSouth Farm Credit is seeking applicants for a Lending Officer/ RelationshipManager position in Thomaston, GA. Education and/or experience equivalentto a Bachelorʼs degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, orFinance required. Three to five years of lending or related experience desired.This position requires a high level of interpersonal communication skills.Strong credit, analytical, and legal documentation skills are important. Strongsales and organizational skills are necessary as new business developmentand relationship management are the primary responsibilities in a multi-countyarea surrounding Thomaston. Successful applicant will be expected to livewithin the area served. Salary is commensurate with education andexperience. AA/EOE. Submit resumes to Thomaston Lending Officer, PO Box1146, Orangeburg, SC 29116 or email to [email protected].

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Flint River Academy is cur-rently taking bids for lawnmaintenance services. Youmay email your request for adescription of services [email protected]. You may also con-tact the school at (706)553-2541 for the specifics of the bidrequirement. This is a two yearcontract and certificates of in-surance and workers' com-pensation are required. Thebids will close on Friday, July13 and the contract will beawarded by the end of themonth.

LAND FOR SALEOn Smith Road, Thomaston,GA. For more information,please call (706)975-8115

Apartments/Townhouses (RENT)

APARTMENT FOR RENT3BR, 2BA, $625/Month.706-647-9287

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124 3rd St., 3BR, $325/Mo115 G Loop, 1BR, $300/Mo504 E. Thompson St, 2BR,$350/Mo124 G Circle, 3BR, $425/Mo32 Ave. D, 3BR, $500/Mo101 4th St., 2BR, $325/Mo117 G Loop, 1BR, $225/Mo102 3rd St., 1BR, $225/Mo202 Ave. L, 2BR, $250/Mo

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Den, Dining Room, C/H/A,$560.00/mth. NO PETS. Newpaint, New flooring. Creditcheck required. 706-646-2426.

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FOR RENT3BR, 2BA, Den with fireplace,Large kitchen, on three acres,Water & sewage included.706-975-1096

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