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Shrimp Burgers

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Tuesday, September 22. 2009

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Shrimp Burgers

1.25 lb. unpeeled, medium-size shrimp (31/40 count)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
3 tbsp. finely chopped celery
2 tbsp. chopped green onion
1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1.25 cups crushed cornbread crackers
4 kaiser rolls
Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce (see recipe below)

Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp. horseradish
1.5 tsp. cajun seasoning
1.5 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. paprika

Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Cut each shrimp into thirds.

Line a 15x10 pan with aluminum foil. Coat with cooking spray.

Stir together egg and next 4 ingredients until blended; stir in celery, green onion and parsley. Fold in shrimp and cracker crumbs. Shape into 4 burgers. Place on prepared pan and chill 1 to 24 hours.

Transfer to freezer and freeze 30 minutes.

Grill burgers to your liking. Place on buns with tartar sauce.
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LCCHS Players of the Week - Sept. 18

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Tuesday, September 22. 2009

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The offensive player of the week award was actually given to the entire offensive line.

The Trojan offensive squad paved the way for 280 yards rushing and 100 yards passing.

Th defensive player was Monte Ruckner who led the defense with two tackles, on sack and one forced fumble against Macon County. [Full Story »]

Geiger’s Counter: Joe Cox is a shining example

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Tuesday, September 22. 2009

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It is hard to imagine stepping into bigger shoes than those Georgia quarterback Joe Cox has had to fill.

Cox, a fifth year senior, rode the pine for the Bulldogs while phenom Matthew Stafford honed his skills in Athens and eventually became the number one pick in the NFL draft and a very wealthy young man.

Joe Cox likely won’t see similar millions as a pro signal caller. When his college career is over he wants to be a coach and the bet here is he will get that opportunity.
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Clark, Yost indicted for Nov. killing

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Tuesday, September 22. 2009

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Alleged killers Jennifer Clark and Kenneth Michael Yost were indicted on multiple charges last week by the Lamar County grand jury.

The pair is accused of beating Clark's ex-husband Donald Clark to death with a metal baseball bat last November and dumping his body in a Redbone cornfield where it was found on Christmas eve.

Clark and Yost were indicted on one count of malice murder and two counts of felony murder. No announcement has been made as to whether district attorney Richard Milam will seek the death penalty in the case.
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Lamar’s SAT scores on the rise

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Tuesday, September 22. 2009

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This year's SAT scores show Lamar County students remained below state averages. However, while Georgia's scores continued to plummet Lamar's are going up.

"The SAT scores are regarded as one of the best measures of a student's readiness to begin college on a positive note – and be successful," said superintendent Dr. Bill Truby. "Here in Lamar County, we saw a significant increase in our average over 2008. [Full Story »]

Buggy Days: YAY or NAY

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Monday, September 21. 2009

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The weekend has drawn to a close. The streets are welcoming traffic again. The vendors have packed up and moved on. There is no more smell of fried delights in the air.

So do we chalk this annual festival as a success or perhaps something less than? [Full Story »]

Rain can't stop the Buggy

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Sunday, September 20. 2009

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Despite afternoon showers and overhead clouds yesterday Buggy Days continued on.

At 2 p.m. hundreds of community residents and tourists alike lined the streets from College Drive to Forsyth Street and down Main Street to watch almost 100 floats and organizations in the annual Buggy Days parade.

As 3 p.m drew near a few sprinkles came from the sky and the faint of heart seemed to be packing up. [Full Story »]

Runners race against clock and rain

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Saturday, September 19. 2009

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With the forecast still calling for showers all day over Middle Georgia hundreds of runners, joggers, hobbyists, walkers and cheering sections rallied at Summers Field by 8:00 a.m. for the annual Buggython Road Race.

The Buggython benefits local school athletics and is sponsored by local businesses. Included were a 5K, 10K and fun walk.

Crossing the finish line first in the 5K with a time of 19:31 was Jeff Keady. Following just behind him was Chris Trivette and Brent Kilby.

The Masters (50+) overall 5K winner was David Williams. [Full Story »]

Trojans rout Dogs 39-20; now atop region standings

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Friday, September 18. 2009

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Jason Strickland's Lamar County Trojans routed the Macon County Bulldogs 39-20 Friday night at Trojan Field.

Maco got two scores late against the Trojan JV to make an otherwise lopsided score respectable. [Full Story »]

Trojans leash Bulldogs 39-20

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, September 18. 2009

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The Lamar County Trojans took on the Macon County Bulldogs Friday night at Trojan Field.

Walter Geiger provided real time scoring updates from the game. [Full Story »]

Papa Sol, Hudson Road rock the Ritz

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Friday, September 18. 2009

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The Hudson Road Band and Papa Sol rocked Ritz Park Friday night as they headlined the Buggy Days street dance. [Full Story »]

[almost] Anything Goes went despite rain; Street Dance tonight

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Friday, September 18. 2009

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Despite the threat of rain all day and the eventual downpouring that turned Summers Field into Summers Lake, the 'Anything Goes' games went on despite all.

With events such as the three-legged race, egg relay, water balloon toss, tug-o-war and football catch nearly 250 people showed up to either participate in or support the games.

Taking first place was the Attack Soccer Team while Bankston Lumber came in a very close second. Rounding out the top three was Lamar County Primary School.

While rain and scattered thunderstorms are still in the forecast for middle Georgia the 'Street Dance' scheduled for tonight has been promised to go on "rain or shine."
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Farmers or Fish?

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Friday, September 18. 2009

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I am an admitted advocate of the environment. I cherish our planet and I work my hardest to preserve its beauty and legacy. I am not in favor of abusing any of our animals or vegetation. But I am completely opposed to the abandonment of humanity. Such a case of loss may be taking place in a profound way in the Central Valley of California.

It has long been known that the Central Valley, when properly irrigated, farmed and cultivated, is considered the bread basket of America. But now farms all over that region have been allowed to dry up. Why?

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