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Mon. - Sat.
10:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday
10:30am - 8pm

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Phone Applications Welcome!

WE PAY OFF TITLE PAWNS!

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206 Church St. (706)882-3388

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LaGrange, Ga.
706-882-2717

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The Emmaus House Presents Blues & Bar-B-Que

The Emmaus House, a
womens shelter in
LaGrange, proudly presents
the fundraiser Blues &
Barbeque on Thursday,

November 20 at 6 p.m. at
the Delavante, events center at 141 Main Street.
The event will include

Computer Repair
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Setup, Repairs, Upgrades,
Spyware & Virus Removal,
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(706)594-3660
Email: gcrcomputers@gmail.com

dinner, live music, a silent

auction and live auctions.
Music will be provided by
the Buzz Andrews Band
from Dallas, TX. Special
guests include rising star
Austin French and
LaGrange High head football coach Dialleo Burke.
Cost is $50, or a table of
eight for $450. For an additional $25 you can have
dinner with the special
guests at 5 p.m.
Items to be auctioned
include rock memorabilia
such as a BB King guitar,

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sheet music from Jimmy

Buffet, Billy Joel and Guns
N Roses and photos of Paul
McCartney and Johnny
Cash. Other items to be auctioned include Disney
World Park Hopper Passes,
airline tickets, Native
American Art, overnights at
Wyndham Hotels, Atlanta
Braves memorabilia, handmade quilts, jewelry,
antiques, a wedding photography package and much,
much more.

sponsors get a special

reserved table, table signage
and program recognition.
Special guests are hosting
tables.

Furry Friends Boarding & Spa

DBA Pets
100 Swanson Dr. (706)884-7387
Under New Ownership Same Great Employees

Come Let Us Pamper

Your Pets!

Self Help Harbor

AA Meetings
909 Stonewall St.
LaGrange
706-884-6993
Sat. - 10:30am
(Womens), 1pm, 7pm
Sun. -10am, 6pm
Mon. - Noon, 6pm, 8pm
Tues. - Noon, 6pm, 7pm
Wed. - Noon, 6pm, 8pm
Thurs. - Noon, 6pm, 8pm
Fri. - Noon, 6pm

Four-legged family members are our specialty. We offer boarding, baths, nail trims,
shaves, sanitary cuts, and specialty
grooms.

Got A Special Request?

Give Us A Call &

Schedule An
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For more information call

the host, Jessica David, at
706-668-7021 or visit
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Troup County Banner - Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Page 3

New Management! New Chef!

10% OFF
SUNDAYS
2-5 PM

NEW
COLD BAR WITH
HEALTHY SALADS!
Broccolli Salad, Cornbread Salad,
Black Eyed Pea Salad,
Yamato Salad,
Cottage Cheese/Cucumber Salad,
Daily Mystery Salad

Law Enforcement
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$

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Buffet & Hibachi Hours: Mon. - Sat. 11am - 9pm Sun. 11am - 8pm

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Different Soups or Stews Daily!
Homemade Desserts By Sunny
Herself!
Take-Out...$4.25 lb.
Catering - Call 706-333-5045

LOTTO, BEER & FUEL

LaGrange

Bartley Rd.

Whitesville Rd.

Angel Biscuits by
Ruby Simpson
(Formerly of Katies)

Sunnys
Place

S
Were located two miles south of I-85, Exit 13,
convenient to LaGrange Industrial Park.

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Diverse Insurance
Making Insurance Buying Easy

NEW
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2170 West Point Rd.
Suite 22

706-298-0926
Rutledge Family Daycare First To
Receive Quality Rated Certified

150 Commerce Ave., LaGrange (next to McDonalds)

706-883-8088 Mon. - Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-3

Left to right: Carson Fleminster, Zion Winston, Landon Crim,

London Crim, Katelyn Stiggars, and Tenasia Evans

Bedliners,
Tonneau Bed Covers,
Step Bars, Running
Boards, Grill Guards,
Toolboxes,
Custom Rims,
Off-road Tires,

Much More!

Linda Rutledge was honored at a banquet held

September 25 at the Gwinett Civic Center. Women of
surrounding counties were also honored.
Why Quality Rated? Because it is the highest program of quality under the umbrella of Bright From The
Start of Georgia. Quality Rated is a system to asses,
improve and communicate the level of quality in early
education and school age children.
Rutledge has been providing care for children eight
weeks to four years for 25 years. She serves working
families five days a week, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
She also participated in the USDA Adult & Child Food
Program. Her mission is to serve working families with
high quality, affordable childcare that supports the
community and their families. She is a member of
GCCA - Georgia Child Care Assocation, NAFCC National Assocation for Family Child Care,
NAEYC - National Assocation for the Education of
Young Children, SECA - Southern Early Childhood
Association and WGFCCA - West Georgia Family
Childcare of Columbus.
Rutledge Family Daycare is located at 1086
Cannonville Rd., (706)884-3168.

Troup County Banner - Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Page 5

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2219 WEST POINT ROAD, SUITE C100

(706) 443-5300

(706)884-5626
(706) 884-5625
506 Hill St., LaGrange, GA

Here
Yesterday . . .
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Serving
Our Neighbors . . .
The Neal family is proud to carry on the Hunter-AllenMyhand name and tradition which has been a part of the
community for the past 99 years.

Mark & Cherie Neal

Page 6 - Troup County Banner - Thursday, November 6, 2014

OUR KNOWLEDGE IS
YOUR GAIN
BOATWRIGHT has the experienced
tax, accounting and auditing
professionals needed to provide the
quality services you require.
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LaGrange
706-884-4605

Whats Happening Around Troup County

The Brotherhood of Grace
Baptist Church in
Lagrange will host their
Annual BBQ on Nov 7th &
8th. Sack lunches $6 and
smoked butts $30 whole or
chopped. Sack lunches
include, 2 sandwiches,
chips & dessert. We will
deliver to businesses on the
7th with a 10 sack minimum. Time 10 am until 2

3OM<R!H@MD><
PINE STRAW SALE
$

3.45

PER
BALE

Pickup, Delivery, & Installation Available

770-854-6400
6990 Five Notch Rd, Franklin, GA

pm each day. Please call

the church for more information at 706-882-9263 or
message on Facebook to
Grace Baptist Church,
Lagrange, GA for more
information.
2014 Christmas Craft
Show - Saturday, Nov. 8, 9
a.m. - 3 p.m. at St. Peters
Catholic Church, 200
LaFayette Pkwy.,
LaGrange. Vendors include
woodworking, jewelry,
jams, stained glass & many
other homemade items.
Veterans Day Luncheon Tuesday, November 11, 11
a.m. - 2 p.m. at LaGrange
Elks Lodge, 915 S. Davis
Rd., LaGrange. All veterans, active duty personnel
and their families are invited to join us for a FREE
luncheon to thank YOUfor
your service to our country!
Couples Are Welcome To
Join Us For A Dance on
Friday, November 14, hosted by the Moonlight
Ballroom Dance Club of
LaGrange, at the LaFayette
Christian School Gym,
1904 Hamilton Road in
LaGrange. A rumba lesson
will be at 7:00 p.m. and the
dance is 8:00 10:30 p.m.
Attire: smart casual. Visitor
couples are $20 per couple.

Come enjoy swing, slow

dancing, waltz, foxtrot, chacha, tango, polka, electric
slide and more! For more
information call 706-8812734.
Tree of Life, Inc., a local
nonprofit organization,
announces the Steps to
Success Program: Held
every first Saturday at the
LaGrange Memorial Library
from 10:00am to 1:00am.
This is a self sufficient program for women 16 and up
who are unemployed or
underemployed. We provide
one on one case management.
We help to identify an
Individual Service Plan. We
also help to connect to
resources and more.
Toddler Thursdays at
LaGrange Art Museum Every third Thursday of the
month, 10:30 am, LaGrange
Art Museum, 112 Lafayette
Parkway, LaGrange.
Toddler Thursday is
designed just for 1-5 year
olds and their favorite adult.
Each class will introduce
toddlers to art and the
Museum through age-appropriate short stories, gallery
activities, and an art activity. Toddler workshops last
one hour and are lead by
specially trained museum

educators. $10 per child per

month. For more information contact Sallie Keith at
sallie.keith@lagrangeartmuseum.org.
Overeaters Anonymous 12
Step Meetings (Every
Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., First
Baptist Church, 117 Church
Street, Room 108) Open
meeting, no dues or fees to
attend, only requirement is
a desire to learn a way to
deal with eating disorders.
Contact 706-884-9925 for
more info.
Free Job Search
Assistance & Networking
Event (4th Thursday Every
Month, 5:30 p.m., New
Community Church, 1200
S. Davis Rd., LaGrange).
The purpose of the monthly
Career Connect event is to
connect job seekers with
helpful resources in Troup
County. www.careerconnect.ncclagrange.com.

Send In Your
Community
Events For
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or apply online: www.malonesolutions.com

Troup County Banner - Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Page 7

JUMBO CHINA SUPER BUFFET

213 Commerce Ave. (706)882-1288
75

7
$ 34
8

+Tax (Water included)

+Tax (Drink included)

DINNER BUFFET
Evenings & All Day
Saturday & Sunday
$

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Sashimi Roll

Quality Used Cars

Snow Shrimp (Fri. Nights Only)

Fried Oysters (Sat. Only)
Delicious Homemade Tilapia
#1 Selling Black Pepper Chicken

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Call (706)443-5040 & Get Pre-Approved!

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+Tax (Water included)

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150 Commerce Ave., LaGrange, Ga. 706-845-0567 Fax: 706-845-7459

troupcountybanner@charter.net www.troupcountybanner.net

Since 1999

Mailed Two Thursdays Per Month!

23,000 Total Copies Printed.
20.892 Copies Mailed To Every Residential Mailbox In The LaGrange Zip Codes (30240, 30241)!

More Than 4 Times The Circulation

Of Any Other Printed Publication In LaGrange!!!
Plus, 2,108 Copies Rack Distributed FREE In LaGrange, Hogansville and West Point.

Heres What Our Advertisers Have To Say...

As a new business owner in LaGrange, I believe one of my better decisions was the one I made to meet with Bill Lowe and allow him to design an ad to put in the
Banner about my business, Curves of LaGrange. Apparently, a lot of women read the Banner because the phone calls started coming in from women who said they saw
our ad in the Banner. Since that started we have been voted the number # 1 Weight Loss Center in LaGrange. Our membership has grown so much that the Corporate
Office of Curves International sent us an e-mail stating that in the states of Georgia, South Carolinia and Tenn. we were in the third place for membership growth in
2014. Thank you to Bill and his staff at the Banner.
- Nancy Sue Laminack, Curves Of LaGrange
The Banner really helps me out. It is the place where people look for deals. They often bring a copy of the Banner with them when they shop. It has been around for a
long time (since 1999), and has proven to be well worth the money to advertise.
- John Parker, Badcock & More Home Furnishings
Since we've been advertising in the Troup County Banner, our business has more than doubled! Having an advertisement in a locally-produced publication that reaches
more homes than any other has been great for our business!
- Chris Hagebak, 809 Gallery Of Art
I have been advertising with the Banner for over 10 years, not once have I been pressured. I always recommend the Banner as I have seen many results over the years.
Its always nice to hear I saw your ad in the Banner". Local, nice and honest people!
- Angie & Kenneth Bradley, Bradleys Antiques

UPCOMING MAIL DATES

November 20 December 4 & 18
DEADLINE IS 1PM MONDAY, 3 DAYS PRIOR TO MAIL DATE.

Troup County Banner - Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Page 9

My School Days
I debated with myself what I
should write about. I decided to
write about
my home town, Lagrange
Georgia. The high school years.
It might bring back
some memories to some. My
50th class reunion has just past.
Seems like such a long time.
I've lived here all my life. I
have visited many places but
I'm always glad
to get back home.

going there. It back fired on me

once when a man on a motorcycle pulled out
in front of me just before I got
to Red's. He wasn't hurt but his
ride was totaled
and I happen to be driving my
brother's Corvair. Had to have
work done on it
but it was back in service
before long. This time red so I
could be seen.

I think what brought this story

to mind was a visit to Crockett
Bros. to get
gas. My how things have
changed. When I was a teenager going to
Troup High School, on
Whitesville Rd., at that time, I
drove a 1957 Chevy.
I loved that car. Wish I still had
it. I could pull into a gas station, get enough
gas to last me through the night
for a dollar bill.

One of my friends I went to

school with, Jerry Cooley,
pumped my gas. We
talked about being able to
remember so vividly what happened fifty years
ago but can't remember what
happened yesterday. He did the
same thing I did.
He drove a 1950 Dodge Coupe
and would save his lunch
money to buy gas. I'm
sure we passed each other
many times going to all our
hang outs.

I would drive from The Big

Oak on Hogansville Rd. to The
Chick'in Treat on
Commerce, all the way across
town to Tot's Skating Rink and
sometimes to
Red's Skating Rink. Mom didn't like Red's so much so I tried
not to mention

I was usually a good kid, but I

would try my parents from time
to time.I would
stay out late sometimes. Hang
out with the wrong kids. I didn't know what drugs
were. A drug for me was a
headache pill. The biggest
problem at Troup High school

was chewing gum in Mrs.

Hamer's class or running in the
hall trying to beat the
late bell. Maybe writing notes
in class. From time to time
there was a fight in the hall
between girlfriend and
boyfriend. Man, how things
have changed.
There was the time Charles
Sellers stole my shoe and hid it
in Biology class. I had to
walk to Home Ec. barefoot.
Mrs. brown sent me back to
find my shoe which he had
put in a desk. Another time
when I wrote Yankee Go Home
and North to Alaska on the
chalkboard because we had a
teacher that hated the south. No
one told on me, which
was a surprise.
I was in the first band at THS.
We had some interesting times
going to the football
games. One time when it was
so cold about half the band had
frostbite because all we
had were white sneakers.
My mom and dad always went
to the games. They never complained but I think
sometimes they wished they
could stay home. With my
brother and I in band they

wouldn't miss the game.

It is funny how we remember
the little things. Once in Miss
Hanson's home room
I stood at the door keeping
watch for some of the other
kids in class running and
playing. I saw Miss Hanson
come out of Mr. Bowers office
and yelled here she comes.
About that time one of the
boys, Johnny, in the excitement
decided to shut the door
while my hand was still in it.
Needless to say we were caught
up with. Miss Hanson
took me to the girl's restroom
to try and stop the bleeding and
the Johnny, without
thinking, tried to go in too. I
ended up going to the doctor
with Johnny going too in
Mr Patterson's car. I had two
broken fingers. Poor Johnny
suffered more then I did.
He carried my books for a
while and would help me all he
could out of guilt.
I remember the day John F.
Kennedy was shot. I was in
Mrs. Hamer's History
class. About 11:00 the speakers
came on and Mr. Bowers told
us what had happened.
Continued On Pg. 16

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Christs Corner
Psalms 100:4 Enter into his
gates with thanksgiving,
and into his courts with
praise: be thankful unto
him, and bless his name.

I remember in the third

grade (of a public
school) our teacher had
us memorize the 100th
Psalm.
I was lost and it didn't
mean anything to me at
the time, but, a seed was
planted. I now find great
comfort in this psalm. In
verse 4, I learn how we
should go to church.
Many people go to
church because they
think they have a duty
and must go. They
should go into church
with a thankful heart
that they are healthy
enough to get out and
go.
Some folks go because
their spouse nags and
begs them until they feel
guilty. They should go
into church with a song
of praise on their lips.

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Walter D. Hill D. Min.
P.O. Box 235
LaGrange, Ga. 30241
Email:
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Things Learned
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Flat or Adjustable
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* IF PAID IN FULL WITHIN 48 MONTHS. See Store for Details

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preschoolers.

*per

mo.

* Based on up to 48 month nancing.

Helium tanks should be

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See store for details.

* Offer valid in-store November 5 December 1, 2014. See store for details.

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Classified Ads - $12 Per 20 Words. Place Yours Today! 706-845-0567

EMPLOYMENT

MISC. FOR SALE

Hiring Great Stylists! Great

Clips is hiring for its new and
current locations in LaGrange.
We offer hourly wages, service
and product bonuses, paid holidays, paid vacations, paid training and health benefits, in a fun
environment. Please call Kevin
today at 404-569-7411 or email
your resume to kevin.harrison@
greatclips.net

Firewood For Sale - 706-4020565 or 706-616-5698.

WANTED TO BUY
We Buy Gold! Sale on platinum jewelry. Victoria Jewelry
& Jewelry Repair, 34 S.
LaFayette Sq. 706-884-0808.

Miserly Mutt, 726 3rd Ave.,

West Point, 706-645-1405,
Tues. - Sat. 10-6. Operated by
the Chattahoochee Humane
Society. New & gently used
clothing, kitchenware,
antiques, books, DVDs, albums,
shoes, purses, toys & more!
Like us on Facebook; follow us
on Twitter @miserlymutt;
www.miserlymutt.org.
Lost & Found, 1806 Hwy 29,
West Point, Jewelry, furniture,
antiques & stuff. Come see

what you can find! 706-6435680, open Wed. - Sat. 10-5.

FOR RENT
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Properties @
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per mo. MALLORY
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HOMES FOR SALE
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listings, property management,
rentals. McKeenRealty.com,

1697 Vernon Rd., 706-8820214.

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city water, utility and gas tank
hook-ups. 706-333-0677.
SERVICES
I Love To Clean Houses spic
and span. Excellent references
and great prices. Residential
and commercial. Call Debbie
Longshore at 678-221-7716.
BBs Alterations, 1003-D
Hogansville Rd. (Eastwood
Center), 706-594-5351.

Now Accepting Applications For Skilled

Welders, Mechanical Assemblers,

Forklift, Machine Operators, Clerical,
& General Labor
We are looking for qualified candidates to fill available postions with a well
established local company. Long term positions are available. Job duties
require heavy lifting, heavy assembly, set up and weld components. Qualified
candidates must weld within acceptable tolerances. All candidates must
successfully complete a computerized assessment test, drug screen, and all
other requirements for the company to be eligible for assignment.

Express Employment Professionals

706-884-9003
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Rain Gutters, 1-Pc. aluminum,

any length, any color, $3.50 per
ft. installed, 706-884-8449.
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Pool Tables: Sales &
Service, moving, re-felting, set

ups, over 30 yrs. experience.

Tables bought and sold. 770854-7665.
www.pooltableguy.com
Township Coins Recommends
more than one appraisal when
buying or selling coins/gold/silver. We are pleased to offer free
in-store appraisals. 3500 Hwy.
34 East, Sharpsburg, 770-2542727.

YARD SALES
Cedarcrest Community
Church, 2380 Roanoke Rd.,
Sat., Nov. 8, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
New, added items!
Bake Sale / Yard Sale Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 a..m. - 1
p.m., inside Dunson Baptist
Church, 5 Barnard Ave. Dont
miss this one!

GET READY TO SHOP!

At The 2014 Christmas

Craft Show
Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
St. Peters Catholic Church, 200 LaFayette Pkwy

Vendors Include: Woodworking,

Jewelry, Jams, Stained Glass &
Many Other Homemade Items

LAND FOR SALE

3 ACRES
Parmer Road
Near Mountville School &Dollar General
City Water Septic Tank
$

2,500 CASH/FIRM
(Reduced from $33,000)

(706)333-7837

SPECIAL
Hillside & Oak Grove Apartments
$
199 Deposit 2 & 3 Bedroom
- Also Available -

Cross Creek Apartments - 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms

THE AVERETT COMPANY

308 S. Lewis St. (706)883-7527 Mon. - Fri. 8-5 (Closed 12-1)

209 Ridley Ave.

LaGrange

Section 8 Vouchers Accepted

Troup County Banner - Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Page 13

EVERGREEN TREE SERVICE

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Dangerous Tree Removals

Trimming & Stump Grinding
Immaculate Clean-up
Licensed & Fully Insured
Free Estimates

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ADVERTISING! (706)845-0567 OR (706)302-8405

EMAIL: TROUPCOUNTYBANNER@CHARTER.NET
Home Repairs
Painting
Roofing
Windows &
Doors

Complete Kitchens
& Baths
Remodeling
Additions
All Work
Guaranteed

Williams
Automotive

HEROS ACCOUNTING

Auto & Transmission

Repair

2170 West Point Rd., Suite 10 706-443-2222

& TAX SERVICE

Est. 1997

Alexandra Rodriguez

1201 Hogansville Rd.

State Licensed & Insured

32+ Years Experience Serving Troup County

706-333-7624

TRAFFANSTEDT DIVERSIFIED

Granite Countertops

Tim Traffanstedt

Masonry, Stucco, Ceramic Tile,

Marble, Pavers, Stones,
Kitchen &Bath Renovation,
and Hardwood Floors

1379 LaFayette Pkwy.

(334) 703-1500 or (706) 443-5139
traffanstedtdiversified@yahoo.com
Owner: Tim Traffanstedt

706-883-8724

Barbara & Chanc Williams

Bowen

Custom Home Improvements

Owner: Hollis Bowen
Room Additions Vinyl Siding
Decks Drywall
Window & Door Replacement
Painting Plumbing
Roofing Gutters
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Porches & Patios

706-402-2607
Janette Is Back!

Brenda Christenson, Owner

GRAMMYS QUILLOWS

Dominican Blow-Outs
Natural Hair Care
Relaxers
Color
Fashion Cuts
Eyebrow Threading

129 Bull St., Downtown LaGrange

706-415-5221

Quillows Made On-Site

Quilts Arts Crafts

Unique Gifts Arriving Daily!

1-Stop Shop For Christmas!
Free Gift Wrapping Gift Certificates

Audit Specialist

LaGrange, Ga.
www.williamscarcare1.com

Janette - Hair Care Artist

Locally Owned & Operated Since 2010

OPEN YEAR AROUND!

Cakes By Debbie
5 E. LaFayette Sq. Open Tues. - Sat. (706)416-2163
www.cakesbydebbie.net

FALL & THANKSGIVING

CAKES, CUPCAKES,
& COOKIES!
PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER EARLY!

CLINT SMITH COLLISION

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FREE ESTIMATES!
All Insurance Accepted!
Hail Damage Repair!

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10% OFF ANY REPAIR!

Lady Di House Of Style

Up to $250. Limit 1, must present coupon, Clint Smith

707 Hill St.

Collision, Hogansville, Ga. Expires 11-20-14.

Page 14 - Troup County Banner - Thursday, November 6, 2014

Badcock To Locate New Distribution

Center In LaGrange

RABIES SHOTS $10 EA.

39
49

BEST PRICES ON
MONTHLY FLEA
CONTROL
PRODUCTS!

Gov. Nathan Deal recently

announced that W.S.
Badcock Corp., one of the
largest privately held furniture retailers in the United
States, will construct a new
regional distribution center in
LaGrange, investing $22 million and employing more
than 100.
Badcocks new regional distribution center is an excellent addition to Troup
County, Deal said. This
expansion is a testament to
our states top-ranked business climate, and I have no
doubt that Georgias skilled
workforce and globally recognized logistics infrastructure will support future
growth and success.

THANK YOU
For all your support during
our 1st year in business!
- Conni & Michael 422 New Franklin Rd. 706-668-6111
10-7 Tue. - Sat. www.milleniumvapors.com

The 535,000-square-foot
facility will be located at the
Callaway South Industrial
Park in LaGrange and is
scheduled to open in the third
quarter of 2015. The project
will include enhanced energy
efficiency technologies and is
designed for expansion to
700,000 square feet. This
facility will replace two
existing facilities in Thomson
and Cullman, Ala.
We are very pleased with

the cooperation from the officials in LaGrange, W.S.

Badcock President Mike
Price said. Their progressive
attitude and effective leadership were influential in our
selection of the community.
This is a significant project
for our company, and we are
delighted to make this investment here and become an
integral part of LaGrange and
Troup County. The new distribution facility is designed
to handle distribution to our
current network of locations
and will also accommodate
our planned growth of new
stores.
We are thrilled that Badcock
chose Georgia for their new
regional distribution facility,
state Department of
Economic Development
Commissioner Chris Carr
said. Georgias logistics
infrastructure will give them
easy access to supply their
growing number of retail
stores across the Southeast.
Charlie Moseley, senior project manager at the state
Department of Economic
Development, assisted
Badcock on behalf of the
state, along with the

LaGrange Office of
Economic Development and
Lonnie Smallwood at
Electric Cities of Georgia.
We welcome Badcocks distribution facility to
LaGrange, LaGrange Mayor
Jim Thornton said. They are
a strong brand with an outstanding reputation for excellence, and we are excited to
have these jobs created in our
community.
About W.S. Badcock Corp.:
W.S. Badcock Corp. is a privately held company that was
founded in 1904, is headquartered in Mulberry, Fla.,
and employs more than 1,200
employees. There are more
than 315 Badcock Home
Furniture & More stores
operating in Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi,
Tennessee, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia and
Virginia. The stores are a
combination of corporately
owned stores and dealerowned operations. Badcock
Home Furniture & More
stores carry a complete line
of furniture, appliances, bedding, floor covering, electronics, home office and seasonal items.

Leg Pain, Swelling, or Varicose Veins?

Center For Vein Care & Surgery
Dr. Robert Edwards
706-321-2555
106 Enterprise Court, Suite A
(Just off Bradley Park Drive) Columbus, GA 31904

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Troup County Banner - Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Page 15

Dr. Gregos
Health Tip
Lose Fat Without
Surgery?

Dr. Mike Grego

ND, DC, LLC

Yes you can lose fat without dangerous surgery! It is new and
revolutionary and is called Body Sculpting with a Cold Laser.
This is completely safe and there is no down time after the procedure. This is how it works, the light is a special wavelength,
635nm to be exact. And what happens when light hits your fat
cells, it opens them up, and causes them to release their contents
into your lymph. Then from there it goes to your liver and from
their out thru your intestines. This happens quietly and painlessly
in just 30mins.
We have such great results I have posted some of them on our
YouTube Channel. The name of the the YouTube Channel is
Royal Laser Clinic. Please check it out and listen to what others
have to say about this miraculous device. It could potentially get
you into those jeans youve always wanted to get in or down a
couple dress sizes without climbing a mountain!
Simply call us at 706.616.6775 if you are interested in losing
some fat.
Watching Your Waistline,
Dr Michael P Grego

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE

CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

Friday, Nov. 28th, 9am - 5pm
Entire Store 15% OFF Til 1 p.m.
& 10% OFF After 1p.m.

SOUTHERN CHARM
A Vintage Marketplace

Furniture, Antiques, Books & Decor

10 Wares Cross Rd., Unit 70, LaGrange
(by Milanos) 785-766-7257
Regular Hours: Wed. - Fri. 11-5 Sat. 5-8pm

CONVENIENT APPOINTMENTS
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MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED & FILED FOR YOU

Fast Effective
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FALL SPECIALS!!!

Thanks For Voting Us The #1

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135

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Living Room/Dining Room
combos, or L-shaped areas will
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200 sq. ft. count as 2 or more
rooms. Stairs extra.
Expires 12/31/14.

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SEE ALL OUR CURRENT SPECIALS:

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Mon. - Fri. 9-5 Sat. 9-Noon

WE TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR

AUTO & LIGHT TRUCK
SERVICE & REPAIRS!
24-HR TOWING (706)616-5350

Debt Relief
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Attorney at Law
Bankruptcy: Chapters 7, 11 or 13

Repossessions, Foreclosures, Collections,

Law Suits, Tax Levies, Phone Calls

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Continued From Pg. 9

The whole school was

glued to the TV the rest
of the day and days following.
All in all high school
was a nice placed to be.
So many of my class
mates are gone but not
forgotten. I keep up with
all of them if you can
believe that.

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on the serious side but
sometimes you just have
to reminisce a little.
When I think back about
my school days I didn't
know it than but it was
the best of times.
By: Emily Morgan Allen

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TASTE OF LEMON
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Kneading The Bread

Kenneth D. Gordon, M.D.

(706)882-9341
(At LaGrange Internal Medicine)

1602 Vernon Rd., Suite 400

Board Certified Internal Medicine

Accepting New Patients
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Last Christmas,
Ginny gave me
something Ive
always wanted, a
bread maker. It takes
ten minutes to put
the ingredients into
the machine and turn
it on. Four hours
later, I have a wonderful loaf of bread.
As much as I love
my new machine,
when I have time, I
like to make bread
the old way. The
dough squeezing
through my fingers
is somehow comforting. At first its a bit
messy, but after it
has risen the first
time, I knead it
again. This time the
dough is soft and

SERVING WEST GA. FOR OVER 20 YEARS!

smooth. I get lost in

thought, as I turn the
dough over and over.
The repetitive
motion is relaxing,
almost hypnotizing.
I let the dough
rise again, pop it in
the oven, and soon
the house is full of
its heavenly aroma.
When its done, I
wait for it to cool
enough to cut that
first delicious slice.
As I wait, I admire
it. Its a work of art,
shaped and molded
with time and experience.
I looked at my son
the other day and
realized, raising children is a lot like
making a loaf of

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bread. At first, they

are tiny and helpless
and yes, even messy.
All the ingredients
are there to create a
fine human being,
but we have to
knead, mold, and
shape them, until
they rise into fine
adults.

the second kneading.

This time, however,
like the dough, they
are softer and ready
to be kneaded and
molded. They accept
the fact, that we do
indeed know what
we are doing, and
allow us to shape
them the final time.

Most children reach

a stage, usually in
their mid to late
teens, where they
resist the kneading.
They think they no
longer need our
guidance or advice
and believe theyre
ready to take on the
world. Just like the
first rising of the
dough, we have to
let them be for a bit.
We need to give
them space to grow
and learn on their
own.

My son is not ready

for his second
kneading, but the
time will come.
When it does, Ill
take time to knead
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Afterward, Ill be
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Shake It Off & Step Up

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farmer heard the mule
'braying' -- or whatever
mules do when they fall
into wells. After carefully
assessing the situation, the
farmer felt sorry for the
mule, but decided that neither the mule nor the well

was worth saving. Instead,

he called his neighbors
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asked them to help haul
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shake it off and step up...
shake it off and step up!"
he repeated to encourage
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Tiny Fingers

FRIENDS OF EMMAUS HOUSE

Tiny fingers grasp the truth

that time is short and summer will be gone too soon.
Wrapped around my fingers
as we walked along the
shore, I prayed at times that
you'd stay small and I as
young as you needed me to
be.
Stopping now and then to
claim a treasure lying there
waiting just for you, you'd
say "Daddy, look! This
one's even better." And I,
stooping down to see it,
saw nothing more in it than
the last one. But your eyes,
your smile, convinced me.
"Awesome! You're right.
That is the best one yet!"
I'd confirm. You'd tuck it in
your pocket and we'd move
on.
"I wish this would never
end," you said. You must
have been reading my mind

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and you screamed at the
very thought of being
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You sat on my lap wrapped
yourself in towels, as tiny
toes dug deep in the sand.
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we'd write your name far
enough up the beach that
you thought for sure it
would be there the next
time we came.
I was there, you weren't.
Your hands have grown and
your feet have taken you
places I have never been
nor will be.
Continued On Pg. 23

Troup County Banner - Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Page 21

Your Boss &

You

Adult Story & Poetry

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Prizes to be announced in
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The deadline for entries is

December 10, 2014
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When your boss takes a
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When you don't do it,
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When your boss doesn't do
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When you make a mistake,
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When your boss makes a
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A Pot Of Jam

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represents Life.

If we had first poured

sand into the pot of jam,
there wouldn't have been
any room left for anything
else such as the marbles
or the golf balls.

The golf balls are the very

important things in Life
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passionate about. Our
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said: "It's good that you
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Continued From Pg. 20

Tiny fingers hold my

heart now. We never

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As summer closes memories of you and I

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for you, but something I
hold onto.
You surprised me once
and called me from the
shore. I could hear the
ocean in the distance, but
you could not see the
ocean of tears as I closed
my eyes and saw you
standing there again..

Troup County Banner - Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Page 23

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will be gone too soon.
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