The Citizen Newsletter

The Conservative Voice of Henry County

Issue # 352

June 17, 2012

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We cannot adequately express our gratitude for our fallen son and friend.

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PFC Goodine Memorial Community Coalition Video Carroll County Tea Party TSPLOST Corruption, Plan B Stanley for Henry BoE Henry Fireworks on July 4th Griffin Ga July 4th Celebration Patriotic Rally in McDonough Vincent Lotti D-2together Can t Leave History Behind Henry Co Election Schedule

Huge garage-estate sale in Stockbridge

Many items for sale, from washer, dryer, refridg, tools, deep freezer, dressers, sleeper sofa, desks, book shelves and books, draperies, dining room table, dollstoys, tons of clothes. Sale starts SUNDAY JUNE 17th through FRIDAY JUNE 22nd. Cash only. Call 941-662-7114 or 770-507-9803 (ask for Joanne or Jerry).
145 Old Lantern Drive (off of East Atlanta Rd), Stockbridge.

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PFC BRANDON GOODINE

Join Henry County in Welcoming Fallen Hero, PFC Brandon Goodine, Home Procession Through Henry County Saturday Morning, June 16 PFC Brandon D. Goodine, age 20 of McDonough, Georgia was killed in action on June 7, 2012 in Afghanistan while serving his country in the United States Army, assigned to the 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, out of Fort Bragg, N.C. He died as a result of injuries received from an attack with an (IED). Procession and Funeral Arrangements: Sunday June, 17 2012 The viewing will take place at Haisten Funeral Home from 2pm to 5pm Monday June 18, 2012 A memorial service will take place at Bethany Baptist Church 10:00am the funeral home opens for arrival of guests 10:30am Departure from Haisten Funeral Home to Bethany Baptist Church 11:00am Arrival at Bethany Baptist Church and service 12:00 12:30pm Departure for EastLawn Cemetery (Burial site) *There will be a procession to the burial site at East Lawn Cemetery - TBA Bethany Baptist Church 4 N. Bethany Rd. McDonough Ga. Eastlawn Cemetery -640 McGarity Rd. McDonough Ga.

VIDEO: Henry Community Coalition County Commissioners Debate

Read more at Proof of Right
HTTP://PROOFOFRIGHT.WORDPRESS.COM/2012/06/16/VIDEO- HENRY-COMMUNITY-COALITION-COUNTYCOMMISSIONERS-DEBATE/

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Thanks to SBNTV for broadcasting the video of the Commissioners debate in its entirety. Please make time to watch it and share it with your neighbors. It's a great opportunity for you to hear the candidates speaking in their own words. Watch VIDEO OF THE DEBATE IN ITS ENTIRETY courtesy of SBN-TV: HTTP://WWW.SBN.TV/ARCHIVES/3762 All candidates running for Districts 1, 2, 3 and Chairman were invited to attend. There were three candidate panels each lasting thirty minutes and there was a four-person panel of questioners. Each panel was asked the same set of questions. The first panel included District 1 Commissioner candidate, James Mays (D), and also candidates from District 2, Jacqueline Anderson-Woods (D) and Brian Preston (R). Preston was the only incumbent Commissioner brave enough to attend the forum and defended his three month record of voting against the budget increase. He also gave a reasonable explanation of the proposals he recommended that would have helped to close the current $10 million budget deficit gap. The second panel was all four of the District 3 candidates; Gary Barham, Bill Toney, Laura Jeffares, and Ken Sherman. You'll have to watch the video and decide for yourself who made the best impression in this round. The final panel included two of the three candidates running for Chairman, Tommy Smith (R) and Carlotta Harrell (D). Current Chairman BJ Mathis did not respond to the invitation nor did she attend. This doesn't surprise me as I have yet to be made aware of any forum in which she is willing to attend without prior knowledge of the questions being asked. Additionally, Mathis has refused to answer questions at the last three meetings of the Henry County GOP after being invited to give her stump speech in the presence of other candidates.

Carroll County TEA Party

The Carroll County Tea Party invites you to our Thursday June 21 open meeting from 7 til 9pm at the Stallings Center Rotary Room (118 S. White St. Carrollton GA). This month, we're pleased to have the following candidates in the July 31st primary election speaking: Kent Kingsley (Republican candidate for US Congress, 3rd District GA) Walt Hollingsworth & Marty Smith (Republican candidates for Carroll County Commission Chairman)

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Kevin McMurry & Emory Palmer (candidates for Superior Court Judge, Coweta Judicial Circuit)
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The Henry Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for Board of Education candidates on June 12th. From SCB-TV: The BOE candidate forum is currently scheduled to air the week of June 25, and will run at different times throughout the day through July. You can also go to
WWW.SCBTV.COM

to watch starting June 25.

Civic League: Program on proposed transportation sales tax touches on corruption, gas tax hike, Plan B
HTTP://SAPORTAREPORT.COM/BLOG/2012/06/CIVIC-LEAGUE-PROGRAM-ON-TRANSPORTATIONTAX-TOUCHES-ON-CORRUPTION-GAS-TAX-PLAN-B/

Debbie Dooley, national coordinator of the Tea Party Patriots: There are projects in the (proposed construction list) that have started construction. That money will go back to DOT (Georgia Department of Transportation) to be distributed to different cronies. Leonardo McClarty, president and CEO of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce: If you have an issue with someone in office, go let your voice be heard at the ballot box. Tea Party Patriots simply think there are other alternatives that would not involve creating a multi-jurisdictional tax, which many thinks is not allowed by the state Constitution. A tax hike supporter said, Plan B is a regional shutdown in about a year.

Like every tax that we must have the supporters are preaching doom & gloom if it is not passed. We call that a last, futile effort of a failed argument. ~ The Citizen

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Henry County Fireworks Extravaganza!

Come celebrate the 4th of July at Nash Farms! A full day of festivities will include LIVE BANDS, a MOTORCYCLE AND SHOW, 5K AND 10K RUNS, and cash prize CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT! More information t HTTP://HCFIREWORKS.COM/HOME.HTML
On Facebook at
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HENRYCOUNTYFIREWORKS

CAR

It's not too late for anyone who is not signed up to vote. It can be done on line - easy. Or I have some forms - just fill out and drop in a mailbox. No excuse - GET OUT AND VOTE.

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Patriotic Rally on the McDonough Square

presented by KBN Television

Join us on the McDonough Square for a patriotic rally

"Restoring our American Foundations"

Tuesday, July 3rd from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Follow on Facebook HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/EVENTS/171166603014788/

Concessions available including cotton candy, hotdogs, drinks, funnel cakes, and popcorn!

Music by...
* The Daybreak Quartet * Leah St Cyr Register

Speakers include...
* Congressman Paul Broun * State Rep Steve Davis * State Rep Candidate Ryan Christopher * County Commission Candidate Bill Toney * School Board Candidate Larry Stanley * Pastor Archie Norman * Former GOP Candidate for Governor Ray McBerry And

Master of Ceremony... Herman Talmadge III

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My goal is simple. I want to provide District 2 with stable and continued leadership. We deserve representation that will make fiscally responsible decisions and provide our public safety officials with the resources needed to accommodate our community. ~ Vinny

Vincent is a 22 year resident of Hampton. After graduating from Henry County High School he went on to receive his Bachelor s degree from the University of Georgia in Political Science. Vincent was drawn home by the desire to serve the community and he accepted a position as a juvenile probation officer with the Henry County Juvenile Court. He worked closely with local families to help council and rehabilitate our youth. Vincent also served as a volunteer football coach at Union Grove High School to further mentor our children in learning to be competitive while maintaining sportsmanship. It was through these community services that he was inspired to make a larger impact on local families by obtaining a legal education. Vincent enrolled in Atlanta s John Marshall Law School and earned his Juris Doctorate degree. Vincent is proud that while in law school he was able to provide free legal services to members of our active military. After obtaining his Bar license he once again returned to Henry County where he started his own law practice. Vincent wishes to give back to our community by protecting our core values and lifestyle. He stands strong on the issues of public safety and fiscal responsibility, believing we must invest in our citizens. Vincent is excited about the possibility of serving our county and helping lead our community to brighter, more prosperous days. This can only be achieved however through diligent efforts and working....Together. In his free time, Vincent enjoys spending quality time with friends and family. In the fall, you can find him on the road to Athens to cheer on his Alma Mater and beloved Bulldogs. Vincent is also an avid movie person and enjoys relaxing with loved ones and watching the latest releases. He also enjoys volunteering in the community and working with our local youth. Real impact requires cooperation from the entire community. The concept of Together. stems from the idea that District 2 has been long overdue for a leader who not only understands the issues we face but has also seen many of them first hand. Vincent is committed to not only serving his entire term, but working diligently in the community to ensure that our needs are met. It s time District 2 had a servant-leader who commits to start this together, work together, and most importantly finish together. Vincent believes that with strong, stable leadership any goal can be achieved. Let s make District 2 Henry County's best...Together.

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For more information on how you can get involved, please visit the website WWW.D2TOGETHER.COM or email INFO@D2TOGETHER.COM. Volunteers are needed and greatly appreciated!

We Can t Leave History Behind, When it Supports STEM

Commentary by Bruce Kendall STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. As I write approximately five thousand remaining survivors and followers; remnants of a group more than half a million strong, are approaching our nation s capital. All with the intent to set up camp at the University of Maryland at College Park, attending the 32nd annual Kenneth E. Behring NATIONAL HISTORY DAY CONTEST, (NHD) June 10 - 14. The complement consists of students sixth through twelfth grade, teachers, parents and other family members, State, Regional, and Local Coordinators, College Professors and sundry interested parties. While not the first year Georgia s delegation included students and teachers from Henry County, it is however, the first year that student and teacher, are brother and sister. It is the dead of the night, as Number-One-Son and Oldest-Daughter begin their journey north; and as dawn slowly adjusts the windows transparency to a new day, it finds one standing a lonely post, awaiting the call signaling a safe arrival. The hours have passed not in worry but in contemplation. As Number-One-Son faces new challenges, I am comforted in that he is standing on the shoulders of some very special Teachers, Librarians, and Teacher Aides, who are responsible for this moment: Mrs. Allen, Mr. Baker, Mrs. Bulin, Mr. Bullington, Mrs. Cannon, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Dodgen, Mrs. Dunn, Dr. Forrester, Mrs. Ganon, Mrs. Garner, Mrs. Gilliam, Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Hadley, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Kay, Ms. Kendall, Mrs. Patel, Mr. Peterson, Mrs. Rosolino, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Spurluck, Mrs. Tamburello, Mr. Young, and Mrs. Watts. So how does NHD and Social Science make a difference? In May of 2011 o o
RESEARCH

was released showing that students participating in the NHD competition:

Outperform their non-NHD peers on state standardized tests in social studies, reading, science and math. Are better writers, writing with purpose and real voice, and marshal solid evidence to support their point of view. Are critical thinkers who can digest, analyze and synthesize information. Learn 21st century skills about collaborating with team members, talking to experts, time management, and persevere. And NHD has a positive impact among students whose interests in academic subjects may wane in high school.

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Norm Augustine, CEO of Lockheed Martin, wrote an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal CLICK HERE in September of 2011, where he asked this question: In which of the following subjects is the performance of American 12thgraders the worst? a) science, b) economics, c) history, or d) math? The answer is History, and he believes that lack of knowledge, puts American employers and America's freedoms in a worrisome spot; he wrote: After all, if a leader can make the numbers, does it really matter if he or she can recite the birthdates of all the presidents? Well, it's not primarily the memorized facts that have current and former CEOs like me concerned. It's the other things that subjects like history impart: critical thinking, research skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and cogently. Such skills are certainly important for those at the top, but in today's economy they are fundamental to performance at nearly every level. A failing grade in history suggests that students are not only failing to comprehend our nation's story and that of our world, but also failing to develop skills that are crucial to employment across sectors. Having traveled in 109 countries in this global economy, I have developed a considerable appreciation for the importance of knowing a country's history and politics. Norm summarized the importance of how learning history and participating in NHD both contribute to a quality basic education and SUPPORT STEM: Far more than simply conveying the story of a country or civilization, an education in history can create critical thinkers who can digest, analyze and synthesize information and articulate their findings. These are skills needed across a broad range of subjects and disciplines. In fact, students who are exposed to more modern methods of history education where critical thinking and research are emphasized tend to perform better in math and science. As a case in point, students who participate in National History Day actually a year-long program that gets students in grades 6-12 doing historical research CONSISTENTLY OUTPERFORM THEIR PEERS ON STATE STANDARDIZED TESTS, NOT ONLY IN SOCIAL STUDIES BUT IN
SCIENCE AND MATH AS WELL.

In my position as CEO of a firm employing over 80,000 engineers, I can testify that most were excellent engineers but the factor that most distinguished those who advanced in the organization was the ability to think broadly and read and write clearly.
PAUL STOLLER s May 21, 2012 Huffington Post article SAVING SOCIAL SCIENCE summed up his thoughts on the

importance of the Social Sciences: It goes without saying that STEM is important in the future of higher education, but so are the social sciences and humanities which teach students how to think critically and to how assess the social and cultural ramifications of rapid technological change. It is shortsighted to advocate scientific and technological literacy at the expense of social and cultural literacy. It is foolish to train an army of narrow-minded technocrats who are insensitive to the complex nuances of social and cultural life. It is irresponsible to side step social science research in the formulation of productive social policies that are designed to improve our ever-increasingly complex social lives. In short, we need strategic plans that support rather than undermine the social sciences and humanities. Having poorly balanced universities that are focused squarely on STEM will have, I'm afraid, a drastic impact on the quality of American social and cultural life. For the last twelve years Presidents, politicians, and mainstream media spent have spent that time talking about American Students lack of Math skills and the need for STEM education. For Georgia the solutions have been; No Child Left Behind, Georgia Performance Standards, and now Racing to the Top, with Common Core, and Workforce and College Readiness. All with a primary focus on Math. Education needs balance, as does every other aspect of our lives. Yes, I understand that you can live happily for years on a diet of beer, bread, and peanut butter, but feeding our children an education diet that focuses on beer, bread, and peanut butter (Math, English, and Reading) is not healthy for them or our future. ~10~

Henry County Elections Schedule

Register. Vote. It's that easy!
Calendar of Elections Below is the schedule for the 2012 elections: July 2, 2012 DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR GENERAL PRIMARY/NONPARTISAN ELECTION July 9, 2012 ADVANCED (ABSENTEE IN-PERSON) VOTING BEGINS July 21, 2012 SATURDAY VOTING 9:00 am 4:00 pm July 31, 2012 General Primary/Non-Partisan/Special Election. HOURS POLLS ARE OPEN Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. August 21, 2012 DATE OF RUNOFF Date of General Primary/NonPartisan Election/Special Election Runoff. (Twenty-first day after General Primary/NonPartisan Election/Special Election

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