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Fourth of July
Rembering the Sacrifices
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What Happened to the Signers?
They pledged their lives, fortunes, and honor. Of the 56
signers of the Declaration of Independence, 14 were killed,
12 lost their homes, 2 lost sons, and 2 had sons captured
by the British.
Let`s take a few minutes to remember not only the signers of the Declaration of
Independence, but also the men and women who have sacrificed to give us our
country, our freedom, and the wealth and abundance that we enjoy.
Here are 10 facts about this patriotic holiday!
- Independence Day commemorates the formal adoption of the
Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. However, it was not
declared a legal holiday until 1941.
- Fireworks were made in China as early as the 11th century.
The Chinese used their pyrotechnic mixtures for war rockets and
explosives.
- Uncle Sam was first popularized during the War of 1812,
when the term appeared on supply containers. Believe it or not,
the U. S. Congress didn`t adopt him as a national symbol until
1961.
- There are many precise rules for taking care of the
American flag. And speaking of flag traditions, we`re sorry to
report that contrary to legend, historical research has failed to
confirm that Betsy Ross sewed the first flag.
- Not all members of the Continental Congress supported a
formal Declaration of Independence, but those who did were
passionate about it. One representative rode 80 miles by
horseback to reach Philadelphia and break a tie in support of
independence.
- The first two versions of the Liberty Bell were defective
and had to be melted down and recast. The third version rang
every Fourth of July from 1778 to 1835, when, according to
tradition, it cracked as it was being tolled for the death of
Chief Justice John Marshall.
- The American national anthem, the `Star-Spangled Banner,`
is set to the tune of an English drinking song (`To Anacreon in
Heaven`).
- The iron framework of the Statue of Liberty was devised by
French engineer Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, who also built the
Eiffel Tower in Paris.
- The patriotic poem `America the Beautiful` was published
on July 4, 1895 by Wellesley College professor Katharine Lee
Bates.
- Father of our country and architect of independence,
George Washington held his first public office at the tender age
of 17. He continued in public service until his death in 1799.
Thanks to Our Troops
Have a Safe and Fun Fourth!
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Coosa Valley News - Person of the Week
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Keith Youngblood, General Manager at Staples in Rome, says he
has the perfect job in the perfect city.
So tell us about your time at Staples. KY, `I started working
with the Rome store around nine years ago and I started back here
last February as the General Manager. Before coming back I worked
as the GM of the Canton store for the previous 5 years.`
Having worked at Staples all this time what do you enjoy about
your job? KY, `I love the people. I enjoy meeting new people
every day. Everyday is a different adventure and I really never
get bored at work. I love what I do, there is always new challenges
adventures at work.`
What is the hardest part of your job? KY, `Believe it or
not it`s not hard at all. But if i had to say one thing I would
say staffing. Dealing with having to put the right people in
the right positions is always tricky. However, I am lucky enough
to have employees who have been working here for years so they
all can do different things when needed. Plus I usually work over 60 hours
a week so I don`t have a lot spare time.`
Speaking of spare time do you have any hobbies? KY, `I love
to scuba dive, believe it or not I`m a certified instructor. I also
do a little work working on the side.`
What about your family? KY, `I have been married for
nine years, and no, we don`t have any children.`
What is it about the Coosa Valley area that you feel in love with?
KY, `It`s just home. I grew up in Cave Spring and there really
isn`t anywhere better to live. When I worked in Canton I commuted
back and forth because there isn`t really anywhere else I want to
live. I love the small town feel and on top of that all of our family
lives here.`
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- Cartersville Parents Charged with Baby`s Death
- Stephanie M. Stephens, 23, and Anthony Tawon Williams, 29,
formerly of Cartersville will spend the rest of their lives in
prison after their 13 month-old child died of a crack-cocaine
overdose on June 16,2007. The couple were found guilty on four
counts of murder, each count of which was based on different
underlying offenses. Those were possession of cocaine with
intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, contributing to the
deprivation of a minor, and second-degree cruelty to children.
- Shorter College/Floyd Medical Announce Partnership
- Shorter College and Floyd Medical Center announced a partnership
on Wednesday that will help provide a unique nursing education
opportunity in this part of Northwest Georgia. Floyd has pledged
a $25,000 annual investment in the Shorter College School of
Nursing, which will begin offering courses toward the Bachelor
of Science in Nursing degree in the fall of 2010. The partnership
also provides for a portion of the clinical instruction for
Shorter’s nursing students to be completed at Floyd facilities.
- Firestone Recalls Nearly 127,000 Tires
- Bridgestone is recalling 127,000 Firestone tires sold in 2007 and
2008. All the tires involved are FR380 P235/75R15. Bridgestone
Americas Tire Operations, LLC, formerly known as Bridgestone
Firestone North America, said the tread base of the tires was
not made correctly and could cause tread separation and loss of
control of a vehicle after extended use. No incidents have been
reported, the company told NHTSA.
- Civic Center Holds Groundbreaking
- The groundbreaking for the new Bartow County Civic Center
was held on Wednesday in front of a dozen onlookers. The
45,000 square-foot project will be funded by $20 million in
SPLOST funds approved in 2008, and an additional $100,000
technology grant awarded by the Appalachian Regional
Commission. It will be located across from Georgia Highlands
College`s Cartersville campus on Ga. HWY 20.
- Oak Hill to Host Berry Bike Tours
- Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum has scheduled its second
Historic Berry Bike Tour of the summer for 10 a.m. Saturday,
July 18. Tours are free and open to the public. Reservations are
encouraged but not required. Participants must furnish their own
bicycles, and helmets should be worn by all riders.
- It’s Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- Coosa Valley Technical College and Northwestern Technical College
officially become Georgia Northwestern Technical College. `From
the very beginning, when we found out about the merger in
September 2008, we met with the joint board of directors and
decided we were going to approach this merger in a positive
manner,` stated Georgia Northwestern Technical College President,
Craig McDaniel. `We have received good feedback about the merger
from the communities we serve.`
- New Laws Go into Affect
- July 1 always brings new laws into effect. This year is no different.
Several laws went into effect including, a measure that seeks to
celebrate the Confederacy while also honoring a civil rights
leader; tighter rules targeting a long-time scourge of cotton
farmers; and a pair of new laws long sought by prosecutors as a
way to strengthen victim`s rights.
- Part of Zion Farms Sold
- Close to 36 acres of Zion Farms in Floyd County has been sold to
an individual by Citizens First Bank. The deal was closed on Friday,
but the name of the buyer or the selling prive was not disclosed.
- Shorter College to host fourth annual Super Hawks
- The Shorter College Athletic Department announced that it will
host the fourth annual Shorter Football Super Hawks Night on
August 15, 2009 at 6 p.m. at the Winthrop-King Centre. The
evening will feature a silent and live auction, featuring sports
memorabilia as well as goods and services from the community.
Dinner, provided by event sponsor Outback Steakhouse, and a
keynote speaker that will be announced in the coming weeks are
also scheduled. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Shorter
College Gridiron Club.
- Walker Prison Inmate Hospitalized with Meningitis
- Walker State Prison was warned by health officals that an inmate
was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis last Wednesday. The
inmate had been hospitalized earlier in the week with a fever,
rash and vomitiing, and displaying an altered mental state officals
said.
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- UGA Wants Parking Desk Inspection
- UGA school officials have asked that two of its parking decks that
are currently under construction be inspected. The school asked
for the inspection after the garage in Atlanta collapsed
this week, the same contractor built the ones in Athens.
Charges Dropped in Kidnapping, Rape Case
- Tennessee prosecutors dropped charges against David Jansen,
46, of Snellville, Ga., who was accused of kidnapping and raping
a woman in a Smoky Mountain cabin before an alert pizza deliveryman called police.
Assistant District Attorney Steven Hawkins said that the
credibility of the alleged victim was in doubt.
- Gwinnett Drug Raid Nets 4 Arrest
- Gwinnett County police seized close to 500 pounds of marijuana
and confiscated five guns while arresting four men on Thursday.
Two of the guns confiscated were an AK-47 and M16 assault
rifles. Arrested on trafficking charges were: Miguel Flores, 31,
of Lawrenceville, Isalias Corona, 25, of Mableton, and Javier
Arroyo, 41, and Huber Zarco-Huto, 40, both of Lilburn
- Poythress Ask Barnes to Drop Out of Gov.`s Race
- Democratic Gubernatorial candidate for Governor Gen. Daivd
Poythress tossed out a challenge to former Governor Roy Barnes
on Wednesday. In an email Poythress told Barnes that he should
`drop of out the race for the good of the party`. Poythress
listed such things as the 2006 race between Mark Taylor and
Cathy Cox, the `austerity cuts` to public schools, the irritation
of teachers, and special interest groups as only some
of the reasons why Barnes should drop out of the race. Click
for full email from Poythress
- Four Dead in I-75 Crash
- The Georgia State Highway Patrol are reporting that four
are dead in a crash just north of the Florida border on
I-75 Thursday morning.
- Georgia Has Fat People - A Lot
- According to a new report on obesity by the Trust for America`s
Health and the Robert Wood Foundation, Georgia is ranked as
the county`s 14th heaviest state in the nation. The report,
`F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America`,
found that 27.9 percent of Georgia adults are obese.
Georgia’s rate was basically unchanged from last year
(27.5 percent), but up from the 2007 rate of 26.1 percent.
- GBI Investigating Child Porn E-mail
- The Georgia Bureau Investigation is warning that an e-mail is
circulating in Georgia that has a child porn video video
attached. The e-mail, which may be distributed by a worm virus,
has the subject line: `VERY Disturbing! TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS/
they should kill this man, do not open if your sensitive...click
video link.` The six minute long video shows a man having sex
with what appears to be a 2- or 3-year-old girl.
- Atlanta Ranks as Southeast`s 5th Best City
- A new study compiled by Harrison Campbell, associate professor of geography at UNC Charlotte,
ranks metro Atlanta fourth among nine Southeastern metro areas on
a range of factors affecting economic growth. The study ranked the metro areas on employment and labor; income
and productivity; livability and connectivity; new economy; and
equity and diversity.
- Ga Kicks Off First Stimulus-funded Road Project
- Georgia and federal transportation officials came together Tuesday
in Hapeville to celebrate the first stimulus-funded road project
to go under construction in metro Atlanta. Georgia received $787
federal stimulus dollars to boost its roadbuilding industry.
The repaving in Hapeville is expected to put $940,841 back into
Georgia`s economy.
- DeKalb to Close More Schools?
- In order to save money DeKalb County may close more schools
by September. It would mark the second time in three years
officials have targeted under-enrolled campuses to save money.
The system`s COO Patricia Pope said that school officials will
be spending time considering which schools to close and how to
redraw the school lines to balance enrollment.
- Barrow Co. Conducts Huge Drug Raid
- 41 Suspected drug dealers have been arrested in Barrow County.
The arrest come as a result of a six-month undercover investigation
in which officers made close to 200 drug purchases. Authorities
seized more than $525,000 of illegal drugs. Prior, to Monday`s
round-up close to 80 people had already been arrested on narcotics
charges.
- Ga. Transportation Officials To Attend `Summit`
- Georgia`s top transportation officials will meet Wednesday to
discuss the state’s transportation funding crisis.
Officials will discuss how to make up for the lack of money due
to hundreds of millions of dollars being cut from planned spending.
The agenda for the meeting, called jointly by the participants,
has three sections: Immediate actions in advance of any new
funding, Short-term funding and strategy, and Long-term funding and
strategy.
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In the Mind of - Tony Potts
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Maybe David Justice needs to come back to Atlanta and refresh
the Braves faithful of what it lacks. Justice said it best during
the 1995 World Series when he called out Atlanta fans. `The fans
just don`t have motivation`, said Dave.
14 years later after sitting in the stands at all three Braves/Red
Sox games last week I agree more now than ever.
Even though very close in attendance (I`d say Braves fans outnumbered
Sox fans 60% to 40%) the Red Sox Nation was ten times as loud.
Not until `Lets Go Red Sox` rang out did Braves fans chime in
with a course of boo`s. Then originally the Braves come back with
`Lets Go Bra-ves`. It would be nice if they could come up with something
on their own. After all, it took bringing over the chop from
Florida State in 1991 before a peep could be heard at an Atlanta baseball game.
The question I have is why does Atlanta sport fans suck? Yes, just
not Braves but the Thrashers, Hawks and somewhat Falcons. Heck, I am
even going to throw Georgia Tech in there.
I mean you can`t blame the folks in the state, every Saturday in the fall
90 plus thousand people pack and beg for seats at Sanford Stadium to
watch the Dawgs play. Not only that but they are loud and obnoxious when
they become a `Nation`.
Then you have Tech who can`t sell out their little high school stadium unless
the Dawgs roll up 316. The Hawks can`t have a sellout unless they go to the playoffs
or Leborn comes to play. Same for the Thrashers, Atlanta tied to have
a team years ago, but they packed up and moved to Canada. I`ve got money
saying this team will one day as well.
But what kills me is why the change with the Braves. Georgia is known to be a
baseball hotbed. Everyone loves baseball around here. Plus the Braves pull
fans from Tennessee, Alabama, and South Carolina and STILL can`t have
a loud, or sold out stadium. That is of course unless teams like Boston or New York
comes to town.
In 1991 and 1992 it was amazing. However, it died just as quickly
as it picked up.
There can be no excuses. In football take notes from nations from
towns like Philly or Green Bay, heck Oakland for that matter. In
basketball Atlanta fans could learn a thing or two from Boston
or Los Angeles. In baseball there is no doubt Boston and The Yanks
have total domination.
I have figured it out. There is one simple word that takes the lame
to the fanatic. `Nation`. Atlanta might have fans, but the teams out there
that have the passion and energy have, well, they are a NATION!
Like David Justice, I really don`t care if I get boo`d at Braves
game either. After all, the truth hurts, doesn`t it!
Until next week!
God bless and have a safe Fourth!
Tony Potts
Email me Tony@CoosaValleyNews.com
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- Thrashers Sign Rangers Antropov
- The Atlanta Thrashers signed free agent forward Nik Antropov,
the player general manager Don Waddell said was his top priority
in free agency. The Thrashers signed Antropov, 29, to a multiyear
deal on Thursday, one day after trading for defenseman Pavel
Kubina.
- Braves Sweep Phillies
- Matt Diaz drove in the winning run with an eighth-inning
double as the Braves beat Phillies 5-2 Thursday night.
The victory gave Atlanta its first home sweep of
Philadelphia in four years.
- Shorter Sports Program Launch Tweeter Site
- The many Shorter College teams, athletes and coaches are
committed to spreading the word about the program`s positive
actions on and off the field. Now, however, the Hawks have taken
to `tweeting` in the ever-growing technology of social networking
thanks to the assistance of a pair of summer interns.
Shorter`s athletic program is now a part of Twitter, a free social networking
and micro-blogging service that enables its users to send and read each other`s
updates - known as tweets - in real time.
- Bowling Green Shuts Out Rome
- The second half of the SAL Southern schedule has not started
out well for the Rome Braves as the Bowling Green Hot
Rods got their third straight victory over Rome, 5-0 on
Thursday.
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Lucrative Jobs - From Obama`s Stimulus Package
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President Barack Obama`s plan to get the U.S. economy going has a
strong focus on creating well-paid jobs. Two of the bills he`s
recently signed, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
and the Making Home Affordable program, provide funding that will
create a wide variety of job opportunities with good salaries.
Better yet, many of these jobs don`t require a four-year degree,
so job-seekers may be able to move into these careers pretty
quick.
Here`s a selection of some of the best-paying stimulus jobs:
- Computer security specialist: A big chunk of the ARRA money
is dedicated to healthcare information-technology initiatives;
digitizing medical records so they`re easier to transmit and share
between doctors, hospitals and pharmacists.
Computer-security experts who can help keep electronic medical records locked away from computer hackers and other unauthorized users will be in high demand as the healthcare sector modernizes, says Laurence Shatkin, author of Great Jobs in the President`s Stimulus Plan. Other specialists will be needed to train workers on how to keep the data safe. A brief certificate program may suffice to get you started in this field, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says. There`s going to be a special role here of how to keep prying eyes away, Shatkin says.
Median annual salary: $78,376
- Cost estimator: For each of the major infrastructure
projects that receive stimulus funding, an estimator must
determine the likely cost of material plus labor so that accurate
job bids can be submitted and budgets properly prepared. Shatkin
says laid-off workers with a background in construction, who are
familiar with the industry`s labor and materials costs, should
find opportunities here, though many estimators have a four-year
degree.
Median annual salary: $58,868
- Civil engineer: For each of these big federally backed
construction projects, Shatkin points out, civil engineers must
make sure structures are properly designed to withstand the
elements. Engineers also make sure construction projects are
executed correctly. You`ll need at least a college degree,
usually in engineering. But the Bureau of Labor Statistics says a
degree in science or mathematics might work to get you started
here, too.
Median annual salary: $66,638
- Insulation installer: The ARRA is focused on making
federal facilities more energy efficient, starting with simple
methods such as weatherizing buildings with more insulation to
save energy. Projects are happening all over the country, Shatkin
notes, at science labs, military installations, and other federal
buildings. High-school graduates often can receive on-the-job
training, BLS says.
Median annual salary: $44,460
- Solar panel installer: President Obama has made cleaner, greener energy use a top administration priority. The ARRA includes funding for the installation of solar panels to cut energy use at many federal buildings...and that means someone with an understanding of electric, water and heating systems will need to climb up on the rooftops and put up these systems. Training programs may be as short as six months, Shatkin notes.
Median annual salary: $44,460
- Physical therapy assistants
The ARRA included an extension of medical benefits for workers laid off in the recent downturn, Shatkin points out. That will keep business brisk for medical professionals, including physical therapy assistants. Assistants may have a two-year degree, or can be trained on the job, to assist patients who need exercises or must use crutches or other devices, according to the BLS.
Median annual salary: $48,999
- Loan officer: Just signed into law in May,
legislation entitled Making Home Affordable provides federal
incentives for banks to help up to nine million distressed
homeowners renegotiate their loans. Because each mortgage
agreement and piece of property is unique, the work is
time-consuming, a loan officer must sit down with each homeowner
individually. This initiative is creating a sudden need for more
mortgage loan specialists who can renegotiate with homeowners,
says Joseph Burkhart, director of recovery-related business
development at recruiting firm The Mergis Group in McLean, Va.
Burkhart says the majority of the nation`s loan-renegotiation
work traditionally took place in the Dallas market, but that the
huge volume of loan workouts planned means banks will be hiring
all across the country.
Median annual salary: $43,070
Source: All salary data is from PayScale.com. The salaries listed
are median, annual salaries for full-time workers with 5-8 years
of experience and include any bonuses, commissions or profit
sharing.
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- Today
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- Liberty Day In Cedar Bluff
- The Liberty Day Festival in Cedar Bluff is held Saturday, July 4.
- Stars, Stripes, and Cartersville
- The Cartersville Optimist Club hosts Stars, Stripes, and Cartersville Saturday, July 4, at Dellinger Park in Cartersville.
- Independence Day Celebration in Rome
- Independence Day is celebrated in Rome Saturday, July 4, at Ridge Ferry Park beginning at 1pm.
- 4th of July Tea Party
- A Tea Party to celebrate the 4th of July is held at Saturday, July 4, at Opi`s Waterfront Grill in Rome.
- American Legion Annual Barbeque
- The annual American Legion Post 5 Barbeque is held Thursday through Saturday, July 2 - 4, from 2 - 5pm at 5 Shorter Avenue in Rome.
- I Can Cope Classes at Floyd
- The first of the free I Can Cope classes, Living with Cancer, is offered Thursday, July 9, at 5:30pm at the Floyd Corporate Support Center in Rome.
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