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As she stood in a shoe store watching her infant son Michael stack boxes over and over and over again, she broke into sobs knowing he and his three brothers -- celebrated quadruplets -- really did have autism and would face long odds ahead."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/met_198424.shtml"] = 1; storyList[1] = ["/stories/051108/met_198424.shtml", "Meet the Manns", "metro", "Profiles on Alex, Mark, Michael and Aiden Mann, four local boys working with their parents and counselors to deal with the challenges brought on by autism."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/met_198426.shtml"] = 2; storyList[2] = ["/stories/051108/met_198426.shtml", "Vaccine case draws attention to autism", "metro", "When The Augusta Chronicle began following the Mann quadruplets in October, there was little attention being paid to autism outside of the advocacy community and some researchers. That all changed in March."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/met_198412.shtml"] = 3; storyList[3] = ["/stories/051108/met_198412.shtml", "Gas prices inspire family to make change", "metro", "A Martinez family\'s electric car allows them to avoid paying at the pump."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/met_198414.shtml"] = 4; storyList[4] = ["/stories/051108/met_198414.shtml", "Neighborhood\'s children pay tribute", "metro", "Many former children of Cherry Avenue held a block party Saturday on the street they grew up on and paid homage to their parents and the close-knit neighborhood that made them standouts."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/met_198418.shtml"] = 5; storyList[5] = ["/stories/051108/met_198418.shtml", "Students prepare for PACT pressure", "metro", "More than 350,000 South Carolina pupils will take the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test beginning Tuesday."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/met_198420.shtml"] = 6; storyList[6] = ["/stories/051108/met_198420.shtml", "Cost of prisons keeps climbing", "metro", "ATLANTA --- The $21 billion budget awaiting Gov. Sonny Perdue\'s signature devotes $1.2 billion to the state\'s prison system."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/met_198413.shtml"] = 7; storyList[7] = ["/stories/051108/met_198413.shtml", "Justice Thomas speaks at UGA", "metro", "ATHENS, Ga. --- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas told graduating seniors at the University of Georgia that he wanted to be a Bulldog. But the nation\'s second black high court justice said he couldn\'t attend the school in his native Georgia because of lingering racial tensions."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/met_198415.shtml"] = 8; storyList[8] = ["/stories/051108/met_198415.shtml", "Across the area", "metro", "Severe thunderstorms, winds of 58 mph or higher and rain are expected throughout most of today in Augusta and surrounding areas, said Leonard Vaughn, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in West Columbia, S.C. A tornado watch will also be in effect today."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/met_198419.shtml"] = 9; storyList[9] = ["/stories/051108/met_198419.shtml", "Kid of the day", "metro", "Madison Tara Stencel is The Augusta Chronicle\'s Kid of the Day for Sunday, May 11, 2008."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/met_198425.shtml"] = 10; storyList[10] = ["/stories/051108/met_198425.shtml", "Rants and raves", "metro", "A rant for the residents and visitors at Oakwood Village Apartments who blast their stereos in the parking lot at all hours."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/met_198390.shtml"] = 11; storyList[11] = ["/stories/051108/met_198390.shtml", "Around town", "metro", ""]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/edi_198384.shtml"] = 12; storyList[12] = ["/stories/051108/edi_198384.shtml", "They want to spend how much?", "editorials", "The presidential candidates, and most of the news media, want this election to be about personalities. That\'s what the candidates are selling, and it\'s what the media are buying."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/edi_198393.shtml"] = 13; storyList[13] = ["/stories/051108/edi_198393.shtml", "What we\'re all about", "editorials", "They don\'t get it in Myanmar. Some folks won\'t ever get it. They\'ll never understand the American heart."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/edi_198386.shtml"] = 14; storyList[14] = ["/stories/051108/edi_198386.shtml", "Bottom line", "editorials", "Have you ever thought Augusta and North Augusta ought to get together and do some big-picture planning? Well, they\'re doing it, and they want your help."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/let_198387.shtml"] = 15; storyList[15] = ["/stories/051108/let_198387.shtml", "New DA is deserving of her post", "letters", "On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I would like to congratulate Ashley Wright on her appointment as district attorney in the Augusta Judicial Circuit."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/car_198392.shtml"] = 16; storyList[16] = ["/stories/051108/car_198392.shtml", "Editorial cartoon", "cartoons", "Editorial cartoon for Sunday, May 11, 2008."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198455.shtml"] = 17; storyList[17] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198455.shtml", "Rosa J. Smith (AIKEN, S.C.)", "obits", "AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Smith will be 1 p.m. today at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, Trenton, with Rev. George L. Brightharp officiating. The remains will lie in state in the church from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will assemble at the church at 12:45 p.m. G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort St., Aiken. (803) 648-0134."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198464.shtml"] = 18; storyList[18] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198464.shtml", "Horace W. Kitchens (AUGUSTA, Ga.)", "obits", "AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Horace W. Kitchens, beloved husband of Sara Kitchens, entered into rest Friday, May 09, 2008 at Trinity Hospital of Augusta. Memorial services will be held Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel with Pastor Bobby Smith officiating. Mr. Kitchens was a supervisor at Graniteville Mill before retiring. Survivors include his wife Sara; children Nora (Bill) Reynolds, Gloria (Wayne) Buford, Pat Kitchens, Renee (Clark) Poling, Kenneth (Lori) Kitchens; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sister Earline Myer; nephew Bobby Myers; brothers-in-law Merve Harden and Danny Harden and sister-in-law Shirley Kulger. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Animal Control Shelter, 4164 Mack Lane, Augusta, Ga. 30906."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198457.shtml"] = 19; storyList[19] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198457.shtml", "Pamela S. Martin (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)", "obits", "HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Pamela S. Martin entered into rest on May 7, 2008 at Eisenhower Medical Center, Fort Gordon. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving mother, Dorothy Sires, Augusta; two daughters, Demetria Sires and Domela Sires, both of Augusta; one sister; one brother; four grandchildren; a host of other loving relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion A.M.E.Z. Church. The family will receive friends at 3771 Crest Dr., Hephzibah, GA. Peoples Funeral Home, 723 Walton Way. (706) 724-1885."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198479.shtml"] = 20; storyList[20] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198479.shtml", "Jordan Pickens Foldes (THOMSON, Ga.)", "obits", "THOMSON, Ga. - Jordan Pickens Foldes, 85, beloved husband of Mrs. Grace L. Foldes, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in the Warrenton Health & Rehab Center. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 11, in Westview Cemetery with Dr. James Ramsey officiating. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com. Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198463.shtml"] = 21; storyList[21] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198463.shtml", "Augusta McKinney (JACKSON, S.C.)", "obits", "JACKSON, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Augusta McKinney, 94, of Second Street, Jackson, SC, who entered into rest May 9, 2008, will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o\'clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel. Rev. Davis Barton officiating. Interment will be Wednesday afternoon at 1 o\'clock in McKinney Gap Cemetery, Altapass, NC. Mrs. McKinney was a native of Mitchell County, NC, having made Jackson her home for the past 45 years. She was a member of the Altapass Church of God and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, William \"Dan\" McKinney; three children, Yolanda Christian, Beverly Johnson and Dede McKinney and one great-grandchild, Gena Christian. Survivors include her two sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Marie McKinney, Aiken, Russell and Susie McKinney, Jackson; daughter, Catherine McKinney, Decatur, GA; daughter-in-law, Kathy McKinney, Jackson; eighteen grandchildren, thirty two great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6 until 8. The family will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell McKinney, 426 Highland Circle, Jackson, SC. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice, 1365 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909 or Green Pond Baptist Church, P. O. Box 91, Jackson, SC 29831 Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198478.shtml"] = 22; storyList[22] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198478.shtml", "Joe Young (THOMSON, Ga.)", "obits", "THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. Joe D. Young, 77, beloved husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Gay Young, of Hillard Road, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at his residence. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 12, in Westview Cemetery with the Revs. John McMillan and Melissa Young Weathers officiating. Mr. Young was a native of Stone Mountain, but had lived most of his life in Thomson. He was a retired Paint Contractor, an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a life member of the V.F.W. Post 6672. He was a member of the J. Foster Young Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Gay Young, Thomson; three sons, Joseph D. Young Jr., Charles Foster Young, and Jeffery Thomas Young, all of Thomson; three grandchildren, Amy Young, Florida, Brooke Young, N. Augusta, and River Young, Dearing; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the residence or at the Curtis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday night at the funeral home. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com. Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198470.shtml"] = 23; storyList[23] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198470.shtml", "George Peter Grisko (AUGUSTA, Ga.)", "obits", "AUGUSTA, Ga. - George Peter Grisko entered into rest on May 9, 2008. He was born November 5, 1908 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He was the son of the late Peter and Mary Grisko. His beloved wife, Doris, preceded him in death. George is survived by his son, Kenneth and his wife Karen; granddaughter, Kelly and her husband, Ron James and two great grandchildren, Sarah and Jacob James. George retired as an engineer from Rohr Aircraft Corporation in Chula Vista, California in 1972. He lived many years in Coronado, California and moved to Augusta in 1981. He was an ordained Deacon of the First Baptist Church of San Diego, California, and for the last five years was a member of Abilene Baptist Church of Martinez. George was a WWII veteran and graduate of the University of Rhode Island. Before his health failed, he was an avid golfer. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Abilene Baptist Church Building Fund. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Columbia Road Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Daniel officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be private."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198480.shtml"] = 24; storyList[24] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198480.shtml", "Gerald Herman Stanford (MARTINEZ, Ga.)", "obits", "MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, May 9, 2008, Mr. Gerald Herman Stanford, 63, husband of Faye McKinney Stanford. Mr. Stanford was a native of Augusta and had resided all his life in the Augusta area. He was retired from Bell South. Mr. Stanford coached youth athletics in Columbia County and was a collector of sports memorabilia. He attended First Baptist Church of Augusta. Family members in addition to his wife include his sons: Shawn G. Stanford and wife Lisa of Martinez, Scott S. Stanford and wife Ashley of Statesboro, Todd C. Stanford and wife Jessica of North Augusta, SC; parents: Mr. and Mrs. James C. Stanford of Augusta; five grandchildren: Jared, Regan, Chandler, Blake and Bryson Stanford. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 12, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet and Son Chapel with Dr. Greg DeLoach officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Melvin Springs, Sr., Ricky Duggar, Grant Duggar, Eugene Hall, Brian Hall and Paul Cannady. Honorary pallbearers will be the fellow workers at Bell South. If so desired, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 11, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198467.shtml"] = 25; storyList[25] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198467.shtml", "Russell Crosby (APPLING, Ga.)", "obits", "APPLING, Ga. - Retired Sergeant First Class Russell M. Crosby, 66, husband of Mary Crosby, entered into rest on Friday, May 9, 2008, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 12, 2008, at Starling Funeral Home, Harlem, Georgia with Reverend Jon Richards officiating with military honors. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, GA. Please visit www.starlingfuneralhome.com to sign our online family guestbook."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198469.shtml"] = 26; storyList[26] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198469.shtml", "Alridge Lee \'Bill\' Garner (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)", "obits", "NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest Friday, May 9th, 2008, Mr. Alridge Lee \'Bill\' Garner, 81, of North Augusta, SC, beloved husband of fifty-seven years to Eyelyn Price Garner and son of the late E.V. and Terah Wilson Garner. Born in Augusta, GA, he had been an area resident most of his life and retired from Seminole Mills after thirty-five years of service. A World War II veteran, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. In his later years he and his wife could be found on Edisto Island where he was a member of the Edisto Community Church, the Edisto Lions Club and the Edisto Yacht Club. He was a member of Horse Creek Masonic Lodge #174, was a charter member of the LBC Jaycees, and the Hardees Breakfast Club. In addition to his wife, family members include a son, Frankie Garner, (Terry) North Augusta, SC; grandchildren, Erin Garner, Edisto Island, SC and Marcus Garner, Augusta, GA. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 12th, 2008, at 2 o\'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, SC, with Pastor Stan LaTorre officiating. Interment with Masonic rites accorded will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Augusta, GA. The family respectfully requests memorials to be made in his memory to the Alzheimer\'s Association in lieu of flowers. The family will receive friends Monday, May 12th, 2008, from noon until 2 o\'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. No. 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198460.shtml"] = 27; storyList[27] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198460.shtml", "Ronald Ray Gravelle (BLYTHE, Ga.)", "obits", "BLYTHE, Ga. - Mr. Ronald Ray Gravelle, husband of Laura M. Gravelle, entered into rest on Saturday May 10, 2008 at Burke Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Carter\'s Mortuary 885 Waters St. Waynesboro, Georgia. (706) 554-7842. cartersmortuary@bellsouth.net"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198458.shtml"] = 28; storyList[28] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198458.shtml", "Bobby Graham Ellerbee (MCBEAN, Ga.)", "obits", "MCBEAN, Ga. - Bobby Graham Ellerbee, age 71, died in McBean, Georgia, May 7, 2008. His Life will be celebrated Sunday, May 11th at 2 PM at Pasley Fletcher Funeral Home in Thomaston, Georgia. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 10th, 6-7:30 PM. Bobby held the Bachelor of Music Degree from Baylor University, majoring in organ and voice. He received the Master of Music Degree from Florida State University, majoring in organ, music history and education. Additional study was with major professors at University of Alabama, University of South Carolina, University of Miami, Wesleyan College, and with Michael Schneider of the Hock Schule fur Musik, Berlin, Germany. He taught choral music, orchestra and German in the public schools in Richmond County, Georgia and Palm Beach County, Florida, He served as Music Supervisor in the Palm Beach County School System, taught organ and music history at Palm Beach Atlantic College and served as University Organist at Florida Atlantic University. Bob served as organist/choirmaster at St. Mary\'s Catholic Church of Assumption and First Presbyterian Church, Waco, Texas: First Baptist Church, West Palm Beach; First Presbyterian Church, Lake Worth, Florida, Royal Poinciana Chapel, Palm Beach, Florida; St. Mark United Methodist Church and Covenant Presbyterian Church, Augusta, Georgia. He served on the Worship Committee of the Southeastern Synod of the Lutheran Church in America. He was a former organist/choirmaster at Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church in Augusta. He lectured and played organ recitals for colleges, universities, the American Guild of Organists, and churches throughout the Southern states. He has designed many church organs and served as organ consultant to many churches in the purchasing of new instruments. He has been in demand as an oratorio accompanist at the organ and harpsichord and has judged choir and orchestra festivals in several states. He and his brother, Garvin, researched, designed and built the pedal extension for the organ in his home. In September 1994, Bob was elected Vice President of the Ellerbee Family Association of America, President in September, 1997, and President in 1998. He resigned in February, 2000, due to severe heart problems. He is survived by two sisters, Vivian Kahrmann, Windsor, Conn., and Jeanelle Ham, Tallahassee, Fla., several nieces, nephews and a cherished friend, Samuel Martin of McBean. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Annie Lou Ellerbee, his sister. Luthera Mitchell, and three brothers, James Virgil \"Buck\" Ellerbee, Hal Ellerbee and Garvin Ellerbee. Interment will be in South View Cemetery in Thomaston. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198466.shtml"] = 29; storyList[29] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198466.shtml", "William J. \"Joe\" Mealing (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)", "obits", "NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Graveside Services for Mr. William J. \"Joe\" Mealing, 82, of Fairwood Avenue, North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest May 9, 2008 will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o\'clock in Pineview Memorial Park. Rev. Ty Lochridge officiating. Veterans Honors will be accorded. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the North Augusta Lions Club and American Legion Post #63. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of North Augusta Children\'s Learning Center, 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841 or Trinity Hospice c/o St. Joseph Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 31358, Augusta, GA 30903. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198468.shtml"] = 30; storyList[30] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198468.shtml", "Cleveland Smith (AUGUSTA, Ga.)", "obits", "AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Trinity Hospital, Mr. Cleveland Smith, beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Alice Williams Smith of Ridge Rd. Other survivors include one daughter, Ms. Cheryl Y. Smith; son, Mr. Cleveland F. (Diona) Smith; brothers, Mr. William (Alma) Johnson, Rev. Melvin (Terry Ann) Johnson, Mr. Cleveland (Ella) Perry, Jr., Mr. Richard Perry; sisters, Mrs. Betty (Ralph) Williams, Ms. Sharon Jones, Ms. Angela Perry; two grandchildren, Master Jantzen Smith, Miss Jourdan Smith; aunts, Mrs. Harriett Bullock, Syracuse, N.Y., Mrs. Gladys Stewart, Augusta, Mrs. Mary A. Smith, Augusta; uncle, Mr. Ceasar Smith, Syracuse, N.Y.; brother-in-law, Mr. Charlie H. Williams, Sr.; sister-in- law, Mrs. Brenda (Leotis) Mack; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Evans, with Rev. L.J. Tanksley officiating. Visitation will be at Dent\'s Funeral Home Chapel from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2008. Friends may call at the residence or the funeral home. The Historic Dent\'s Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1800\'s."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198472.shtml"] = 31; storyList[31] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198472.shtml", "Christopher Sherlock (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)", "obits", "NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. John Christopher Sherlock, 73, of Mullins Street, entered into rest Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at University Hospital. The Funeral Mass and Prayer Vigil will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 12, 2008, at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Cherian Thalakulam celebrant. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Park. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198475.shtml"] = 32; storyList[32] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198475.shtml", "Mary Ann Johns (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)", "obits", "LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, May 9, 2008, Mrs. Mary Ann Johns, 64, wife of George \"Buddy\" Johns. Mrs. Johns was a native of Millen, and has lived in Lincoln Co. for the past 9 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Double Branches Baptist Church. Family members in addition to her husband include her son and daughter-in-law: Matthew and Dawn Meadows of Grovetown; grandchild: Madison Meadows of Grovetown; sister: Paulette Hicks of Augusta; brother and sister-in- law: Clarence and Marian Gavitt and several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, May 12, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. James Bland officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials donations may be made to Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Home to help with Funeral Expenses. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198465.shtml"] = 33; storyList[33] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198465.shtml", "Louise Kelly Dickson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)", "obits", "AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Emory Crawford Long Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Mrs. Louise Kelly Dickson, 74, beloved wife of Edwin Jones Dickson. Mrs. Dickson was a native of Marietta, GA but has resided in Augusta for the past 52 years. She was a member of the Fitzhugh Lee High School State Championship Basketball Team and a Biology Major at Georgia State University. Mrs. Dickson was a secretary for the Augusta District office of the United Methodist Church and a member of St. John United Methodist Church. Family members in addition to her husband include her daughter: Nancy Elizabeth Leferink of Crofton, MD; sons and daughters-in- law: Michael Edwin and Michelle Dickson of Houston, TX, Stephen Kelly and Susan Dickson of Lawrenceville, GA; sisters: Ella Thomas of Atlanta, Anne Granger of Tucker, GA; sister-in-law: Lillian Kelly of Atlanta; grandchildren and spouse: Nancy R. Dickson, Christopher M and Shannon Dickson, Charles A Dickson, Brandon P Dickson, Liam M. Dickson, Zack P. Miller, Jacob B. Miller and great- grandchild: Devin M. Wallace. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 12, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John United Methodist Church with Dr. J. Harvey West officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1105 Furys Lane, Suite D, Augusta, GA 30907, the American Lung Association, 2050 Walton Way, Suite 208, Augusta, GA 30904, or St. John United Methodist Church, 736 Greene St., Augusta, GA 30901. The family will receive friends today, Sunday, May 11, 2008 from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198461.shtml"] = 34; storyList[34] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198461.shtml", "Helga Maria Garland (AUGUSTA, Ga.)", "obits", "AUGUSTA, Ga. - Helga Maria Garland beloved wife of the late Sgt. Major Tommy Harold Garland , entered rest on Saturday May 10, 2008 at University Hospital . Funeral services will be held on 6:30 PM Wednesday May 14, 2008 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home- Lumpkin Road Chapel. Interment will be in Beaufort National Cemetery. She was a loving mother, and grandmother and friend to all that knew her. A past member of the Purple Heart Club, ladies auxillary. Survivors include daughters Linda (Michael) Garland, Augusta and Deborah (Steve)Nimmons, Evans; sons Tom Garland and Gary Garland, both of Augusta; grandchildren Megan Garland, Rebecca Nimmons , Rachel Nimmons , William Nimmons , Jr. , Abigail Garland, Olivia Garland, Hunter Garland, Sebastian Garland, Alexander Garland and Isabellia Garland; great-grandchild Chaz Garland; sisters Tillie Karre and Ursula Bright. The family will receive friends immediately following the service on Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 PM at the funeral home. For those wishing to make memorial contributions the family suggest: Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, Attn;Gift Processing or The American heart Association, 1105-D Furs\' Lane, Augusta, GA 30907. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198476.shtml"] = 35; storyList[35] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198476.shtml", "Diana S. Willis (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)", "obits", "HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Diana S. Willis entered into rest on May 9, 2008 at her residence. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving husband, Anthony Willis, Sr.; one daughter, Adriana Willis, Salisbury, N.C.; two sons, Antonio and Anthony Willis, both of Hephzibah; mother, Dorothy Sires; one sister, Paula Wilson, Virginia Beach, Va.; one brother, Tony Sires, Augusta; two grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and loving friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Mt. Zion A.M.E.Z. Church at 2 p.m. Remains will lie in state two hours prior to the time of the service. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence, 3771 Crest Dr., Hephzibah, GA. Peoples Funeral Home, 723 Walton Way. (706) 724-1885."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198471.shtml"] = 36; storyList[36] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198471.shtml", "Zonnie J. Williams (AIKEN, S.C.)", "obits", "AIKEN, S.C. - Mr. Zonnie James Williams, 62, of 2276 Edgefield Highway, S.C., departed this life on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Paine College in the Gilbert/Lambuth Memorial Chapel, 1235 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30904 with Rev. Jimmy Cue officiating. Interment will follow at Bland Baptist Church, 86 Bland Baptist Road, Johnston, SC 29832. He was a Deacon at Bland Baptist Church in Johnston, S.C. He was a graduate of W.E. Parker High School and Augusta Technical College. A Vietnam Veteran, he proudly served his country in the United States Army from October 29, 1965 and was honorably discharged on October 28, 1968. During his service, he received a National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and a Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. He was employed as a head operator at Kimberly Clark Corporation in Beech Island, S.C. until his retirement in April of 2002. Mr. Williams was also a member of the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge in Aiken, the American Legion in Johnston/ Aiken, S.C., the Elks Lodge and Club 66 of Aiken, S.C. Mr. Williams was the son of the late Jesse J. Williams and Helen Williams of North Augusta, S.C. He was married to the late Daisy R. Williams. Survivors include his three children, Miesai Williams of Atlanta, Ga., Marcus (Tamika) Williams of Douglasville, Ga., Tameka (Moken) Karanja, Columbia, S.C.; four grandchildren, Gregory, Quintell, Michael, and Elon Williams; six sisters, Diane (Calvin) Warren, North Augusta, S.C., Evonne Fowler, Villa Rica, Ga., Gloria Allen, Aiken, S.C., Sylvia Minnick, Austell, Ga., Deborah Heller, North Augusta, S.C., and Pamela Williams, Alameda, Calif.; his mother-in-law, Daisy Robinson, Aiken, S.C.; four sisters-in-law, Lola (J.D.) Butler, Johnston, S.C., Grace (Eddie) Garvin, Jamaica, N.Y., Perlie Robinson, Aiken, S.C., and Mary Jackson, Aiken, S.C.; two brothers-in-law, Cleo (Mary Lee) Robinson and Pervis Robinson, Aiken, S.C. Mr. Williams will lie in state at Gilbert/Lambuth Chapel from 12 noon until the hour of service. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jackson Brooks Funeral Home, 126 Fairfield Street, Aiken, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198477.shtml"] = 37; storyList[37] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198477.shtml", "Bobby Lee Stewart (DEARING, Ga.)", "obits", "DEARING, Ga. - Mr. Bobby Lee Stewart, Jr.,39, entered into rest Friday, May 9, 2008, husband of Michelle Widener Stewart. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Faith Baptist Church, Thomson, Ga., with the Dr. Don Widener officiating. Mr. Stewart was born in Augusta and a member of the Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Stewart of Dearing; two sons, Christopher (C.J.) and wife, Lisa Kotlan and Tony Stewart; one daughter, Courtney Stewart, Thomson; his mother, Nancy Stewart, Thomson; one brother, Linn (Christy) Stewart, Thomson. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Lee Stewart, Sr. and sister, Connie Stewart. Additional survivors include grand-son, Christopher Lian Kotlan and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mark Wilson, Leo Strickland, Joey Overton, Bud Overton, Richard Walden, Wayne Johnson. Visitation will be Monday, May 12, 2008 from 7 to 9 at Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, GA. Please visit www. Starlingfuneralhome.com to sign family guest book. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198473.shtml"] = 38; storyList[38] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198473.shtml", "Hildegard Marie Price (MARTINEZ, Ga.)", "obits", "MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest May 8, 2008 at Heartland Hospice, Mrs. Hildegard Marie Price, 80. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Westover Memorial Park with Father Dave Arnoldt officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery. Mrs. Price was born in Bamberg, Germany. Survivors include a son, Gunther Bertram Price; two grandchildren, Joshua Price and Jennifer Wood; one great-grandchild, Rosalia Price; brother, Fritz Kropf, Bamberg, Germany; sister, Gretel Kolbeck, Bamberg, Germany; niece, Inga Hoffman, Bamberg, Germany. She was lovingly known as \"Oma\" to her close family and friends and will be greatly missed. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Florist: Please deliver flowers to cemetery one hour before the service. Thomas L. King Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198456.shtml"] = 39; storyList[39] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198456.shtml", "Bridgett Hall Keel (WILLISTON, S.C.)", "obits", "WILLISTON, S.C. - Funeral Services for Lenna Bridgett Hall Keel, 82, of Williston will be held eleven am Monday, May 12, 2008 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the Williston Cemetery. The Reverend Floyd Dukes and Dr. David Richardson will be officiating. The family will receive friends from five to seven pm Sunday, May 11th at the funeral home in Williston and other times at the home of Walter and Eva Hall. Memorials may be given to the Williston Cemetery Fund P.O. Box 367, Williston, SC 29853. Mrs. Keel passed away Friday, May 9, 2008. Born in Williston, SC she was a daughter of the late James Lester \'Happy\' Hall and Maude Hair Hall. She was married to the late John William Keel, formerly worked for Enterprise Hardware and retired from SCE&G in Williston. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Williston, the Ackerman Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary #75. Survivors include son, Barry and Sandra Keel of Columbia; granddaughter, Alicia Rose Keel; sister, Edna H. Gray of Fairfax; brothers, Walter and Eva Hall of Williston, Lester and Betty Hall of Aiken; a number of nieces and nephews. Visit our on-line registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198459.shtml"] = 40; storyList[40] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198459.shtml", "Lynn Watford (AUGUSTA, Ga.)", "obits", "AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Lynn Morris Watford, 56, beloved wife of 38 years of Ronald Watford, entered into rest on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Heartland Hospice. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Wesley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Greg Porterfield officiating. The family will receive friends after the service. Mrs. Watford was known by everyone as \"Miss Lynn\". She became a nurse in 1972 and had always worked in emergency care. She was a flight nurse for the Doctor\'s Hospital Burn Center for 7 years. She was an artist who loved painting and enjoyed nature and flowers, and loved to travel, especially to the beach. She has an infectious smile that was loved by her family and friends. She had courageously fought breast cancer since 2000. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and companion to her dog, Maggie. The family wishes to thank the nurses on 10 West at University Hospital, Dr. Mark Keaton, for the care he gave the past three years, the nurses and staff at Heartland Hospice, in particular, Chaplain Pam Thomas, and Pat Williams of Wesley United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Ron, she is survived by her sons, Ronald G. Watford, Jr. of Evans, and Craigory Shea Watford of Banner Elk, N.C., her parents, Carol and Leona Morris of Darlington, S.C., a daughter in law, Michelle Paulk of Greer, S.C., a daughter in law to be, Stephanie Bielewicz, a brother, William Carol Morris, Jr. of Andrews, S.C., and her three grandchildren, Brandon Martin Watford, Alyssa Paulk, and Reagan Paulk. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Lydia Project, 1321 Arsenal Avenue, Augusta, Georgia, 30904. Platt\'s Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198454.shtml"] = 41; storyList[41] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198454.shtml", "Beatrice J. Chisolm (AUGUSTA, Ga.)", "obits", "AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice J. Chisolm, who entered into rest on May 7, 2008, will be conducted this Monday, May 12, 2008, at St. Mark Baptist Church at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Robert Meyers officiating. Interment will be in Johnson Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 2 to 6 P.M. at C.A. Reid Sr. Memorial Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198474.shtml"] = 42; storyList[42] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198474.shtml", "Arcadio Sanchez (MYERS, Fla.)", "obits", "MYERS, Fla. - Mr. Arcadio Sanchez, formerly of Patrick Ave., Hephzibah, Ga., entered into rest Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Ft. Myers, Fla. Mr. Sanchez was the husband of the late Willie Mae Utley Sanchez. Graveside services will be held Monday, May 12, 2008 at 12 noon at Southview Cemetery with Evangelist Lottie Mae U. Carter officiating. Mr. Sanchez, a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, was a retired gardener for Yoder Brothers, Inc. of Ft. Myers, Fla. Survivors are one son, Eddie Sanchez, Ft. Myers, Fla.; adopted son, John Maldonado, Ft. Myers, Fla.; two brothers, Jose (Lola) Sanchez, Emilio (Alice) Morales, both of Ft. Myers, Fla.; two sisters- in-law, Lucille Utley Williams, Evangelist Lottie Mae Utley Carter, Augusta; adopted grandson, Wayne Maldonado, Ft. Myers, Fla.; three devoted nieces, Josephine D. Williams, Willie Mae Heath, Augusta, Lolita Sanchez, Ft. Myers, Fla.; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/obi_198462.shtml"] = 43; storyList[43] = ["/stories/051108/obi_198462.shtml", "Louise J. Sheldon (AUGUSTA, Ga.)", "obits", "AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Louise J. Sheldon, wife of Russ Sheldon, died May 8, 2008, at her residence after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at 11 am at St. Alban\'s Episcopal Church with Reverend Billy Alford officiating. Interment will be at a later date. Mrs. Sheldon was a 50 year communicant of St. Alban\'s Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday school for many years and served on the Vestry. She served as a University Hospital volunteer and enjoyed many years of water aerobics at Health Central. She retired from the Green Thumb Garden Center on Central Avenue. The many pleasures of her life included gardening, walking, reading, as well as her many friends, her family, her children, and especially her grand- children and great grand-children. In addition to her loving husband of 61 years she is survived by her son, Michael J. Sheldon (Kendra), Augusta and daughters, Linda Sheldon, San Francisco, CA; Patricia Dodd (Bill) Augusta and grandsons, Mike Sheldon (Rhonda), North Augusta, SC; Chris Sheldon (Erin), Tybee Island, GA; Zac Sheldon (Katie) Richmond, VA; Rusty Mahakian, Oakland, CA; Fred Mahakian (Carolyn), Erie, CO; Mikell Dodd (Stacey), Evans, GA as well as nine great grandchildren, Josh, Aubrey, Nathan, Madeline, Cameron, Cassie, Sonya, Megan, and Joshua. And a very special family friend, Mary Holley, Augusta. She was a native of Holloway, OH and is also survived by her brother, Thomas A. Jones, Colorado Springs, CO; several loving nieces and nephews, and her brother-in- law, Robert Sheldon, Justis, IL. The generosity of her character during her life-time remained with her even in death; she donated her body to the Medical College of Georgia in hope that others would benefit. The family would like to extend their special thanks to all of her care-givers especially those from Trinity Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Alban\'s Episcopal Church, 2321 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA 30906, or to the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends in the parrish hall adjacent to the church after the service."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/kir_198421.shtml"] = 44; storyList[44] = ["/stories/051108/kir_198421.shtml", "More kids means being mother changes", "kirby", "Motherhood is celebrated today, as well it should be. But like all great concepts -- patriotism, religion, being a Falcons fan -- it seems to have different levels of participation."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/bus_198296.shtml"] = 45; storyList[45] = ["/stories/051108/bus_198296.shtml", "Compounding pharmacists are more than ordinary pill-pushers", "business", "Most pharmacists spend their days dispensing pills -- but some are mixing up their own remedies the way pharmacists used to do in mortar-and-pestle days. 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Instead, people are using smaller dishes as an excuse to add to their orders, spending -- and probably eating -- just as much as before."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/bus_198295.shtml"] = 48; storyList[48] = ["/stories/051108/bus_198295.shtml", "As postal rates rise, electronic marketing looks better", "business", "As postal rates continue to inch upward, it places the question into business owners\' minds: What really needs to go out with the mail?"]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/bus_198293.shtml"] = 49; storyList[49] = ["/stories/051108/bus_198293.shtml", "On the move", "business", "Garrett M. Alton has joined GenSpring Family Offices as senior vice president."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/liv_198233.shtml"] = 50; storyList[50] = ["/stories/051108/liv_198233.shtml", "A mother\'s legacy", "living", "Donna Anderson became a mother March 18 -- not by delivery by a doctor, but by the signature of a judge."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/liv_198280.shtml"] = 51; storyList[51] = ["/stories/051108/liv_198280.shtml", "The music man\'s vault", "living", "The square of floor space across from the kitchen is, for the most part and in most homes, reserved for a dining room table. Not at Ed Turner\'s house."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/liv_198232.shtml"] = 52; storyList[52] = ["/stories/051108/liv_198232.shtml", "High-end briefcases are great grad gifts", "living", "NEW YORK --- Krystal Schlegel comes from a family of Hermes fans. Her mother owns a 30-inch, orange ostrich-leather Birkin, and her sister received a white one for Christmas during college, so the high school senior felt graduation would be the perfect time to get her own."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/liv_198402.shtml"] = 53; storyList[53] = ["/stories/051108/liv_198402.shtml", "Shrine marks where celebration started", "living", "GRAFTON, W.Va. --- On this 100th anniversary of Mother\'s Day, the woman credited with creating one of the world\'s most celebrated holidays probably wouldn\'t be pleased with all the flowers, candy or gifts."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/liv_198138.shtml"] = 54; storyList[54] = ["/stories/051108/liv_198138.shtml", "Getting into show\'s spirit good lesson for actress", "living", "NEW YORK --- \"Sweet dreams\" is an alien notion to Allison DuBois. As viewers of the NBC drama Medium know, she rarely gets a night of undisturbed sleep. And when she wakes up with a gasp -- another nightmarish warning of someone\'s death -- she isn\'t alone."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/liv_198391.shtml"] = 55; storyList[55] = ["/stories/051108/liv_198391.shtml", "\'Madness\' is optimistic but offers nothing new", "living", "Whenever American leaders do a poor job of leading, it\'s easy for an author to fan citizens\' frustration into outrage. That indignation is pointless unless the author also provides meaningful ways to channel their emotions."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/bas_198403.shtml"] = 56; storyList[56] = ["/stories/051108/bas_198403.shtml", "Owings\' batting is a big bonus", "baseball", "PHOENIX --- Arizona manager Bob Melvin seeks out pitcher Micah Owings on the days he isn\'t starting. \"We have a little running joke,\" Melvin said. \"Before every game, I ask him if he has his spikes on. He has his spikes on in the first inning of every game.\""]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/bas_198408.shtml"] = 57; storyList[57] = ["/stories/051108/bas_198408.shtml", "Mazzone misses buzz of big league baseball", "baseball", "BALTIMORE --- He\'s got plenty of free time and still is being paid handsomely by the Baltimore Orioles, so there\'s really no limit to what Leo Mazzone can do this spring."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/bra_198447.shtml"] = 58; storyList[58] = ["/stories/051108/bra_198447.shtml", "Braves\' road rut remains", "braves", "PITTSBURGH --- Proof that baseball is indeed a very funny game: The Atlanta Braves suddenly can\'t win on the road. And Jason Bay, usually a good road hitter, is discovering a power stroke at home."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/gja_198441.shtml"] = 59; storyList[59] = ["/stories/051108/gja_198441.shtml", "Columbus jumps on Augusta early", "gjax", "Threatening thunderstorms didn\'t dampen the festivities during Saturday night\'s game at Lake Olmstead Stadium. But the Columbus Catfish did."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/gja_198435.shtml"] = 60; storyList[60] = ["/stories/051108/gja_198435.shtml", "Former teammates join forces for GreenJackets", "gjax", "That two pairs of lifelong friends could manage to remain teammates even into the professional ranks is a rare feat."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/gja_198438.shtml"] = 61; storyList[61] = ["/stories/051108/gja_198438.shtml", "Jones\' hit streak ends at 28 games", "gjax", "It was a rotten week for streaks in the South Atlantic League."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/pro_198395.shtml"] = 62; storyList[62] = ["/stories/051108/pro_198395.shtml", "Ryan soaks in experience", "pro", "FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. --- There were signs Saturday that No. 7 jerseys might become yesterday\'s fashion for Atlanta Falcons fans."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/pro_198396.shtml"] = 63; storyList[63] = ["/stories/051108/pro_198396.shtml", "Former Bulldog faces many obstacles ahead", "pro", "FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. --- Rookie running back Thomas Brown, a sixth-round pick from Georgia, might face a difficult challenge to win a roster spot on a team that added free-agent signee Michael Turner. Jerrious Norwood and Jason Snelling also return at running back."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/hig_198436.shtml"] = 64; storyList[64] = ["/stories/051108/hig_198436.shtml", "Bats go to work for Irish", "highschool", "The first sign things were going to be different Saturday afternoon came in the first frame. Aquinas catcher Brandon Paul returned to the dugout and made an observation about Mt. Paran Christian."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/hig_198430.shtml"] = 65; storyList[65] = ["/stories/051108/hig_198430.shtml", "Defense keys Bulldogs\' win", "highschool", "Harlem third baseman Mike Leverett turned and walked back to retrieve a batting glove he\'d dropped on the way off the field after Saturday\'s game. It was about the only drop the Bulldogs\' suffered as they closed out Worth County 10-5 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/hig_198434.shtml"] = 66; storyList[66] = ["/stories/051108/hig_198434.shtml", "A.R. 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Kim, who started the day two strokes behind leader Kenny Perry, shot 7-over-par 79 in the third round Saturday and fell out of contention at The Players Championship."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/gol_198409.shtml"] = 69; storyList[69] = ["/stories/051108/gol_198409.shtml", "Steady, precise Sorenstam is back on game", "golf", "WILLIAMSBURG, Va. --- Annika Sorenstam knows there was speculation that her best days as a golfer were behind her, and that an injury-plagued 2007 was the beginning of the end."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/usc_198440.shtml"] = 70; storyList[70] = ["/stories/051108/usc_198440.shtml", "Staley ready to take on nation\'s best", "usc", "COLUMBIA --- Dawn Staley walked onto South Carolina\'s campus Saturday and pledged to make women\'s basketball significant. Staley was hired this week to take over the Gamecocks, who have struggled to compete in the rugged Southeastern Conference in recent years."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/oth_198432.shtml"] = 71; storyList[71] = ["/stories/051108/oth_198432.shtml", "Walker\'s book produces buzz", "othersports", "ATLANTA --- The early reports that Herschel Walker\'s new book would reveal he has lived with a multiple personality disorder sparked a wave of surprise and even disbelief from many who were close to the former football star."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/oth_198399.shtml"] = 72; storyList[72] = ["/stories/051108/oth_198399.shtml", "Big Brown\'s days are mostly rest, relaxation", "othersports", "LOUISVILLE, Ky. --- Big Brown slowed ever so slightly as he made his way to the track at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/oth_198429.shtml"] = 73; storyList[73] = ["/stories/051108/oth_198429.shtml", "Olympic hopes are within grasp", "othersports", "BONNEY LAKE, Wash. --- The front of Melanie Roach\'s refrigerator looks like millions of others across America. A picture in crayon that her oldest son Ethan drew, with \"To: Mom\" in bold letters. Next to Ethan\'s drawing, three photos of Melanie from the 2007 U.S. weightlifting championships."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/oth_198397.shtml"] = 74; storyList[74] = ["/stories/051108/oth_198397.shtml", "Venues popular resting place", "othersports", "NEW ORLEANS --- Even though he\'s only 37 and in good health, Nathan Davis has already made out his will. In it, he bequeaths money to the University of Alabama athletic department and his ashes to Bryant-Denny Stadium."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/oth_198428.shtml"] = 75; storyList[75] = ["/stories/051108/oth_198428.shtml", "Overtime", "othersports", "Former NFL lineman Luis Sharpe was sentenced to six years in prison and four years\' probation for a series of drug offenses."]; storyLookup["/stories/051108/oth_198410.shtml"] = 76; storyList[76] = ["/stories/051108/oth_198410.shtml", "Area announcements", "othersports", "Announcements for participatory events must be written, delivered, mailed or faxed to The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928, with a return address and phone number. No phone calls are accepted. 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