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Tuesday,July 14, 2009 •Dalton, Georgia •www.daltondailycitizen.com • 50 Cents

THINGS Court hears mower theft case TO CHECK FROMSTAFF AND WIRE REPORTS He wasfound guilty of Georgia’stop court. He told the justices that OUT felonymotor vehicle theft while Harris should still be charged with theft, 3 It has four wheels, apowerful engine and can after he loaded aToro rid- he shouldn’tbepunished as if he had stolen a ON THE hit speeds up to 40 mph. But is ariding lawn ing mower from the Home car. INSIDE mower technically amotor vehicle? Depot into his vanand Ariding lawnmower is manythings — an That odd question confronted the Georgia sped away.Since Harris efficient grass cutter,amodern mechanical mar- Supreme Court Monday after aman appealed a wasarepeat offender,he vel — butMcCarthysaid it’snot amotor vehi- The federal deficit eclipsed 10-year sentence for swiping ariding mower wassentenced to 10 years cle under state law. the $1 trillion markfor the from aHome Depot store in Dalton. in prison. “The term ’motor vehicle’ is not crystal,”he first time this month, The justices must decide whether to clip the His attorneys urged the told the judges. “There is no universal or defini- trial judge and later the tive meaning for motor vehicle.” even as the government prison term of Franklin Lloyd Harris, who was Harris increases spending. convicted of felonymotor vehicle theft. The Georgia Court of Appeals to Instead, he said state lawdefines avehicle as court’sdecision could also help clarify what throwout the charge on adevice which can transport people or property See page 5A lawyers say is amurkydefinition for “motor grounds that ariding mower is not considered a on ahighway.Since the riding lawnmower was vehicles” that may also extend beyond lawn- motor vehicle by state law. But both courts were Sen. John McCain is mowers. unconvinced. among the lawmakers who Michael McCarthy, the public defender in The case stems from Harris’ arrest in 2006. MOWER, 2A want funding cut forthe F- Whitfield County,pressed the case before ➣ Please see 22 fighter program.

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See page 1B FROM TODAY’S nears FORUM refund “Atthis point the banks don’tcare who bailed them out. Theylearned the hard way. With all the foreclo- deadline sures theygot stuck with, who can blame them if they hold on to their money?” MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Slumping tax collections and budg- “Well, the Bravesare et cuts have Alabama and Georgia making those stupid moves scramblingtopay tax refunds again. The twopeople they before aWednesday deadline should get rid of are requires them to begin paying inter- Chipper Jones and Terry est for tardy refunds. Pendleton.” Alabama and Georgia have 90 days after the April 15 filing dead- “Whycan’tour politi- line to issue refunds to taxpayers cians write an illegalwork- who filed correct tax returns in ers lawwithout all the ifs, time. If the states don’tmakethe ands and buts in it?” 90-day deadline — which is Wednesday — theyhavetopay WEATHER interest to the taxpayers. In Alabama, it’s4percent annu- Forecast: Mostlysunny MATT HAMILTON/THE DAILY CITIZEN ally; in Georgia, it’s1percent Today’sHigh: 90 monthly. Tonight’sLow:65 Dwayne Carvell sorts recyclable materials in aneighborhood in the Dug Gap area on Friday “It appears we may have to,” Details, Page 10A morning. RegLansberry,spokesman for the Georgia Department of Revenue, said Monday. INSIDE Alabama Revenue Commissioner TimRussell said Classified...... 5B Survey:Cityresidents Monday the state originally expect- Comics...... 7A ed it would have to pay interest to Crossword...... 6A some taxpayers, butitnow appears tax collections will be sufficient to Dear Abby...... 7A get all refunds issued by Horoscope...... 6A signal likes, dislikes Wednesday. Lottery...... 2A Neither Alabama nor Georgia Movies...... 6A has had atax refund problem equal to California’s. Obituaries...... 8A BY CHARLES OLIVER The survey found: “Add more technical job oppor- California officials say they Opinion...... 4A [email protected] ■ 79.3 percent rated the city an tunities (durable goods, manufac- expect to issue IOUs this month to Sports...... 1-4B excellent or good place to live turing beyond carpet),”wrote individuals for $140 million in tax Dalton residents who responded ■ 70 percent rated it an excel- another. refunds and to businesses for $58 to arecent city survey reported they lent or good place to raise children Council members say economic million. The state plans to redeem were largely satisfied with city ■ 66.58 percent rated it an diversity,jobs and entertainment the IOUs in October,but in the services and the city’squality of excellent or good place to work and shopping are all related and all meantime, it will owe3.75 percent life. “On the whole it’swhat I are things they’ve been trying to annual interest. expected. Iampleased with it,” address. But some did express concerns Kansas had also been slowpay- said City Council member Dick “Last year,wecut (property) about the city’senforcement of ing tax refunds, butlast week 7 69847 00001 6 Lowrey. taxes 20 percent. We also cut alco- building and zoning laws as well as Kansas officials approvedaplan for But the city receivedlow marks hol license fees and business the availability of shoppingand internal borrowing that allowed it to in several areas. license fees, some of them by as entertainment. catch up on 35,000 tax refunds. ■ 17.46 percent gave the city much as 50 percent,”said Atotal of 413 residents respond- In Georgia, the Department of ed to the survey,either on the excellent or good marks for enter- Pennington. tainment Asked howoften theyvisit Revenue’sdelays were caused by Internet or by picking up the survey nearly 280 layoffs resulting from DENTURES at City Hall. The Census Bureau ■ 26.75 percent gave the city downtown Dalton, 1.48 percent excellent or good marks for job answered never, 23.95 percent said budget cuts. In the last twoweeks, reports the city has apopulation of the department added 70 employees just over31,000. The poll did not opportunities once amonth, 26.33 percent said ■ 34.58 percent gave the city once aweek, 32.54 percent said to speed up the processing of tax collect information on the age, gen- returns. William B. James, D.D.S. der or race of those who answered excellent or good marks for shop- twotofour times aweek and 15.68 ping percent said every day. Taxofficials say that more than the questions. 270,000 returns filed on time are “Obviously,wedidn’tget as big Asked what one thing they Some council members said Tues. &Thur.9-12 &4-6 would change, 220 responded, and those numbers were abit lower still awaiting processing. Officials asample as we would have liked to are unsure howmanywill start have.But what we got back was the top answer wassome variation than theywould likegiven how of the need to diversity the econo- central the area has been to their drawing 1percent monthly interest what experts say you normally get after Wednesday. back on those things. If we hit the my. 706-483-4022 Lansberry said the department average,that’sOK,”said Mayor “Try to attract newindustries to the city of Dalton to add jobs,” should have aclearer picture David Pennington. ➣ Pleasesee SURVEY, 2A 706-278-8020 wrote one person Thursday.

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Thornton Ave. TODAY’S CITIZEN Dalton, Ga. 30720 Editor’snote: Please blueberries to pick or buy?” OK’d for NAME: Harrison OurWeb site: keep your comments as brief as possible.Longer “I am aShawworker. WallaceHanks www.daltondailycitizen.com comments should be sub- Theydidn’tgiveusaraise, federal AGE: 5 To visitus: mitted as letters to the edi- buttheygaveusa$300 HOME:Dalton tor.Ifyou include aname of Our offices are locatedonthe aperson or business, please bonus. We’reluckytohave FAMILY:Father, west side of the intersection of spell it. Call 706-272-7748 jobs right now. Times are program Wallace; mother, hard butmaybe next year Thornton Avenue and Morris to reach Today’sForum. we’ll get araise.” Traci;sisters,Sidney, Street in downtownDalton. “I just read Neal Hiller’s FROMSTAFF AND WIRE Sophia, Josie and We’re open 8a.m. until 5p.m. “Jimmy Carter did not REPORTS Henley; grandmother, Monday through Friday. letter to the editor.Ifhedoes- n’tlikethe waythis country give away the Panama Canal. Meme That waspart of the deal The Gwinnett County How to call us: is being run by Obama, then SCHOOL:Westwood he needs to get out of it.” when we built it. Learn your Sheriff’sDepartment has Mainnumber: 706-217- American history.” become the fifth agencyin kindergarten NEWS “The letter to the editor Georgia to be accepted into a PLAY:Teeball, go to (That’s 706-217-6397) about Cohutta wasnice but “Just because aperson federal program that allows movies,playwith Whenyou’renot sure with whom when you live somewhere, thinks there’sbeen an inap- local and state officials to friends propriate amount of attention you need to speak, our operator you need aplace to eat, a enforce federal immigration HE SAID:“Iwantto will makesure you’retransferredto place for entertainment, a spent on Michael Jackson laws. the person who can best help you. place to buygroceries.All and his funeral doesn’tmean Hall, Cobb and Whitfield be acowboy.” Cohutta has is one little road you are aracist. Black, white county sheriff’sdepartments, Delivery: 706-272-7705 aman can drive atractor or green, an entertainer does- as well as the state Our staffcan take your subscrip- down.” n’tdeservetobecalled the DepartmentofPublic Safety, tion and delivery-relatedcalls king of anything.” already participate. Mower: Debated? from 6a.m. to 5p.m. Monday “Cohutta needs arevital- The Gwinnett Sheriff’s “I am so glad there are through Friday, and from 6a.m. ization committee.Plant Departmentisone of 11 law articulate people likeNeal to 10 a.m. Saturday and some flowers. Do some side- Hiller to speak for the less enforcement agencies Sunday. walk work. Put newlamp nationwide whose accept- ➣ Cont. from page 1A as vehicles. posts in.” able folks likemyself. Thank Kile Wygle of Ohio drew If asubscriberismissed, call by you, Neal.” ance into the Homeland 10 a.m. on weekdaysand Security Department pro- neverdrivenonaroad during worldwide headlines when “For the person who the theft, it shouldn’tbecon- he wascharged in March weekendsfor re-delivery. “The maintenance person gram wasannounced Friday, Call if you needto: thinks the creek stinks on bringing participating agen- sidered avehicle, he argued. with driving under the influ- Underwood Street, try living at Shawshould just shut up ➣ have us redeliver your news- cies nationwide to 77. Prosecutors counter that ence after he crashed his on the end of Raider Drive. and be thankful he got a thevague vehicle definition motorized bar stool. He paper You’ll be glad you live on raise.” Gwinnett County’saccept- ➣ orderorrenewasubscription ance washailed as avictory cuts both ways. pleaded guilty and spent Underwood Street.” three days in jail. And prose- ➣ ask for avacation hold “Lane Kiffinisthe great- by anti-illegalimmigration Georgia lawalso defines a motor vehicle as a“self-pro- cutors from West Virginia to ➣ have us refill anewsrack “Drug addicts can kick est.” groups butdecried by civil ➣ ask aboutyour account liberties and human rights pelled” device — and there’s Oregon have charged sus- the habit and go on to live no doubt that the riding lawn pects with driving under the ➣ orderaback issue successful lives.” “IfPalin wasreally going groups. to do something selfless, she “Asagroup of Americans mower is self-propelled, said influence after catching them Scott Helton, an assistant prowling the streets on lawn- Classified: 706-217-6397 “John Stossel is rich. He would have forgotten about of all descriptions pursuing district attorneyinWhitfield mowers, golf carts and even To placeaclassifiedad, or for doesn’thavetoworry about the past year and served the the full and equal application County. atricycle. questions about classified his health insurance.Most term she waselected to of American immigration He said defense attorneys District AttorneyKermit advertising. Hours are 8a.m.to people are saying let the car serve.” law, we could not be more are pushinganunrealistic McManussaid the Supreme 5p.m.Monday through Friday. manufacturers and the banks proud of our role in encour- definition of what avehicle Court’sruling should not Classifiedfax: 706-272-7743 go under.Isay,let the insur- “Isn't there aleash lawin aging the expansion of immi- ance companies suffer and the city? If so, the owner of gration enforcementinis. affect Harris’ sentence. achocolate colored big bull- After all, aNASCAR race “Whetherit’samisde- Advertising: 706-217-6397 let the government give us Gwinnett,”wrote anti-illegal some affordable health insur- dog in the Dug Gap area immigration activist D.A. car isn’tdesigned to roam meanor or felonyisdeter- To placeadisplay advertise- ance.” should obey. People who are King in an e-mail to support- city streets or transport peo- mined by the value,”hesaid. ment, schedule an insert, or for walking their dogs on Dug ers Sunday. ple and property from one “If it’sover$500 it’safelony Gap Road don't likethe way questions aboutyour advertis- “Asataxpayer Ihelped King is founder of the place to another.But if the ...” ing account. bail out the banks. But the the dog tries to fight their car wasstolen, Helton said, Asked if the Supreme dogs (who are on aleash).” Dustin Inman Society,which Advertisingfax: 706-272-7743 banks turned around and seeks stricter laws against there’slittle doubt the sus- Court could overturn Harris’ with my perfect credit, illegalimmigration and is pect would be charged with conviction based on an inter- Newsroom: 706-217-6397 helped me buyahome last “Atthis point the banks stealing amotor vehicle. pretation that the lawn don’tcare who bailed them named for aGeorgia teen Call this number if you: month.” Lawyers said the case is mower is not amotor vehi- out. Theylearned the hard killed in atrafficaccident ➣ haveaquestionorcomment caused by an illegalimmi- likely to set aprecedent in cle, McManus said, “We “If people would listen to way. With all the foreclo- about our newscoverage,or grant. Georgia. It comes as other don’tthink so — the court Obama theywould hear how sures theygot stuck with, courts around the country can remand (the case) back our editorialpage who can blame them if they Lawyer Azadeh ➣ have astoryidea he stammers and stutters grapple with similar con- to trial court, buthewas still when he givesaspeech. He hold on to their money?” Shashahani,with the Newsroomfax: 706-275-6641 American Civil Liberties cerns about whether riding convicted by the value being probably has no input in his over$500. Idon’tthink it “Obama committed $63 Union’sGeorgia chapter, lawnmowers and similar Sports: 706-272-7734 speeches. He’sreally con- devices should be classified changes his sentence at all.” fused when he talks.” billion to African health care. said she hadn’tseen the Sports fax: 706-275-6641 This man is taking America terms of the Gwinnett agree- Corrections:706-272-7750 “I cared that Sarah Palin to her knees.” ment butremains skeptical. stepped down. The wayshe She said she’sconcerned that The newspaper strives for fair- Survey: Pleased wastreated shows that there “Cap and trade is nothing the program leads to “ram- ness and accuracy.Ifyou have is tremendous evil in this more than amassive tax.” pant racial profiling.” aquestion about astory, please country.Ifyou or Ihad been Gwinnett, an increasingly ➣ Cont. from page 1A wasbuilding and zoning call the newsroom. We will print treated that way, we probably “The Obamacrats in diverse county with alarge acorrectionorclarification Washington have acham- code enforcement, where wouldn’thavelasted as long Latino population, plans to economic development whenone is in order. pagne appetite and aCoca- 47.75 said theywere very as she did.” devote 18 deputies to the pro- plans. satisfied or satisfied. Cola paycheck. Guess who is gram. It will begin once the going to pay for their cham- Lowreysaid efforts by the “Enforce single family Management: “I thought there were not sheriff’soffice has received Downtown Dalton housing,”wrote one person. manyofuswho knewhow pagne?” William H. Bronson III 706-272-7700 revised agreements from ICE Development Authority to “Clean up the town; the evil Obama was. Noweven and all paperwork is signed, Publisher “When Jerry Lee Lewis attract more people to the image is of adirty city,” people who voted for him are SheriffButch Conway said area with weekend parties seeing his true colors. He is a married his third cousin, he wrote another. Jimmy Espy 706-272-7735 couldn’tdrawacrowd. No in astatement Monday. and other special events will Council members said Executive Editor narcissist and wants all the “This is aprogram that attention.” one idolized him or called help boost economic activity. theywere not surprised by Gary Jones 706-272-7731 him agreat person. People has been much needed here The city generally that. in GwinnettCounty because Advertising Director Editor: Evil? called it what it was.” receivedhigh marks for gov- “It’sanarea that we might we have such alarge popula- ernment services. Laddie Toney 706-277-7391 have to focus on in terms of “I work for Shawand am tion of illegalaliens from ■ 85.04 said theywere Business Manager “Well, the Bravesare resourcesand howwe making those stupid moves expecting an ‘appreciation countries around the world very satisfied or satisfied approach code enforcement,” Claudia Harrell 706-272-7702 again. The twopeople they check’ next week. Iappreci- living here,”Conway said. with police services said council member Charlie Circulation Director should get rid of are Chipper ate Shaw.” The program, called ■ 87.43 were very satis- Bethel. Chris McConkey 706-226-2668 Jones and Terry Pendleton.” 287(g) after the section of fied or satisfied with fire pro- The city is currently try- IT Director “The ignorant racistgot immigration lawthat governs tection ing to merge its code “Whycan’tour politi- his facts all wrong. Myra it, trains designated state and ■ 86.99 percent said they enforcement offices with cians write an illegalworkers Lewis was14, not 10, and local officers in immigration were very satisfied or satis- those of Whitfield County. The Daily Citizen is alocally operated part of lawwithout all the ifs, ands the marriage wasconsensu- lawenforcement and enables fied with residential garbage City officials say their coun- Newspaper Holdings Inc. and is amember and buts in it?” al.” them to identifyand detain collection of The Associated Press, Audit Bureau of ty counterparts have illegalimmigrants. That last number,council expressed acommitment to Circulation, Georgia Press Association, “What Jerry Lee Lewis Southern Newspapers Publishers “Thanks to the citizens of Changes to agreements members said, shows the strong code enforcement, but Association and the Newspaper Association Dalton who pulled overand did waswrong, butatleast it governing the program were quality of service wasn’t wasconsensual.” council members say they of America. The Associated Press is entitled paid respect to the funeral announced Friday after a harmed when the city have also asked for a90-day exclusively to the use for publication of all procession for my uncle. Government Accountability local news in this publication. The Daily “The move overlaw changed from twice-a-week period to opt out of the Citizen desires to be notified promptly of any Theywere very polite.” Office investigation found collection to weekly collec- shared code enforcement if errors in its pages. The North Georgia applies only to emergency problems with the program vehicles, not to funerals.” tion last year. the merger doesn’tmeet res- Newspaper Group retains rights to the name “There is no such thing as administered by Immigration The least positive area idents’ demands. The Daily Citizen-News. auniversal, one-size-fits-all and Customs Enforcement, a The advertiser agrees that the publisher insurance. Some of us go to “Ascommander in chief shall not be liable for damages arising out of President Obama has the Homeland Securityagency. errors in advertisements beyond the amount work young and work our The GAOfound ICE had paid for the space actually occupied by that while livestopay our way. If power to bring the troops home. He promised to end not clearly explained to its Judge won’thalt portion of the advertisement in which the you want insurance, get ajob partner agencies that serious error occurred, whether such error is due to and pay for it.” the warinIraq buthehasn’t. the negligence of the publisher’s servants or So whyisn’tCindy Sheehan criminal offenders, such as otherwise, and there shall be no liability for drug smugglers and murder- “Gov. Sarah Palin is a and her ilk not camping out guns in bars law non-insertion of any advertisement beyond ers, are the main targets. smooth hillbilly.She knows on his doorstep liketheydid the amount paid for such advertisement.” “Nothing will change (for The Daily Citizen will not be responsible for exactly what she is doing. President Bush? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) tionally vague, which will advance payments made to the newspaper She is no lady.” Hypocrites.” us),”said Whitfield County carriers or independent distributors unless SheriffScott Chitwood. “We — Ajudge has refused to mainly be the focus of the made directly to the office of the newspa- still have our six officers who stop alaw that will allow upcoming hearing. per. Subscription rates by independ- “Elvis Presleyand Sarcasm alert “I sawwhere qualifying went to federal ICE training, handguns to be carried in “The argumentabout ent carrier: Michael Jackson were good Tennessee bars and restau- vagueness does have merit,” Monthly: $12 ■ Yearly: $135.24 for City Council is coming and if an individual has com- entertainers. But so were rants beginning Tuesday but Bonnyman said. ■ Mail subscription rates provided on Dean Martin and Louis up. Ithought Mayor mitted astate violation and request. Pennington got rid of the city cannot showproof of citizen- agreed certain aspects of the Under the newlaw,hand- Methods of payment: Cash, check, bank Armstrong and theydidn’t administrator and council at ship, anyone of those six measure deservemore dis- gun permit holders cannot draft, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, die of drug overdose.” cussion. bring their weapons into American Express the same time.” officers can act as afederal Second class postage paid at Dalton, Ga., “Race striping Airport agent and initiatedeportation Plaintiffs in alawsuit filed establishments in which 30720. Road sure didn’tsmooth out Youcan send comments proceedings if theycannot in Davidson County more than 50 percent of the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to to the forum by phone (272- Chancery Court were seek- proceedsgotoalcohol. The Daily Citizen, P.O. Box 1167, Dalton, anyofthe bumps.” prove citizenship.” Ga., 30722. 7748) or by e-mail at Chitwood said the pro- ing an injunction. But However, the plaintiffs con- “Where can Ifind some [email protected] gram “only applies to those Chancellor Claudia tend the lawisvague in that individuals who are arrested Bonnyman ruled Monday patrons have no wayof and brought to the jail.” against blocking the law, knowing which establish- “Theyhavetohavemade though she set ahearing in ments those are, and risk aviolation,”heexplained. 90 days to further discuss the being penalized. NORTH GEORGIA “(Sheriff’sdeputies) are not case. Critics of the measure NEWSPAPER GROUP raiding homes and stopping Plaintiffs say the law also say guns and alcohol in SERVING NORTHWEST GEORGIA &SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE groups of people at the soc- threatens the safety of the close proximity are simply a Volume47, Number 104 cer fields.” public and that it’sconstitu- dangerous combination. THE DAILY CITIZEN Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3A GEORGIA County unhappy with THE MARKET Man pulled Monday’sDow Jones: 8331.70 ▲ 185.20 from creek facility use proposal Monday’sNASDAQ:1793.21 ▲ 37.18 ROSWELL — Officials in Roswell say aman who FridayMonday Intel 16.04 16.49 fell into acreek while walk- IBM 100.7 103.6 BY JAMIE JONES recreation mentary school opening this Gold 913 908.5 ing with his dog and his son [email protected] department fall, as one example. The Silver 12.83 12.64 Interface 5.43 5.63 has been rescued. does not “fan friendly”gym has hard- Acuity 25.57 25.91 JCP 26.28 26.67 The man told authorities add value wood floors, basketball goals AAir 5.91 6.25 JNJ 56.93 57.72 he fell 20 to 30 feet while County and school offi- cials are still at odds over to the on both ends of the court, a Apple 138.5 142.3 Kroger 21.66 21.64 trying to walk across awater- gyms and scoreboard and clocks. All fall on Big Creek in the north whether the recreation AT&T 23.44 23.77 Lowes18.85 19.26 department will be able to fields. He the school needed wasamul- BAC11.88 12.99 McDonalds 57.05 57.27 Fulton County city.The said the tipurpose facility for the stu- creek is swollenbyheavy continue to use school gyms BB&T 20.60 21.86 Merck26.43 26.82 and athletic fields. school sys- dents, he said. rains. Microsoft 22.39 23.23 Members of the Whitfield tem is “If theycan build facili- BP 45.23 46.20 Rescue crews secured the Waskul “double dip- ties and recreate our kids BristolMyers 19.36 19.48 Mohawk 32.19 33.05 man with aropeand slid him County Board of Commissioners Monday ping” by cheaper than that, Isay more HP-Compaq 37.24 37.30 Motorola 6.05 6.04 into arescue basket. making taxpayers pay for the power to them,”Barton said. Chevron 61.40 62.44 Region-Fin 3.90 4.07 Crews had to bracethe night reviewed aproposal from school officials. And facilities twice. People “I would love to knowhow CocaCola 48.31 49.05 Rock-Tenn. 37.24 37.60 man’sback,which he injured Waskul has talked to say theydoit. But Iknowthat in the fall. commissioners still aren’t ConAgra 18.68 18.84 SaraLee 9.84 10 happy. Among the provisions theydon’twant the school can’tbedone.” ColonialBnk .51 .63 SouthernCo 4.36 4.30 The man wastransported system using the county as a Commissioner Mike to ahospital by ambulance. are the county providing CokeEnt. 16.49 16.67 Synovous 2.80 2.80 $75,000 of in-kind services “profit center.” Cowansaid the county and He has not been identified, CrackerBrl29.28 29.84 SunTrust 15.20 16.24 to use the school gyms, “I knowwhat Isaw,” its Public Works Department and the extent of his injuries Waskul said. “I sawcrews did not have to provide some CrwnCrafts 3.27 3.10 Torchmark33.68 35.92 is not known, although maintaining all elementary and middle school fields from the county recreation $1.08 million for road work CSX 61.40 32.54 Total Sys 12.82 12.96 authorities say theydon’t department lining the soft- at Cedar Ridge and the new Dell 13.22 13.02 UPS 48.57 49.42 appear to be life-threatening. used by the recreation department, and paying for ball fields. Not the coaches.” high school on CrowRoad, Delta 5.90 5.97 Vulcan 40.60 41.35 the maintenance and opera- Thomas Barton, amem- buthesaid it “was the right Dixie Group 2.65 2.39 Verizon28.57 29.05 Jekyll Island visit tion of elementary and mid- ber of the Whitfield County thing to do.”The school sys- Dow14.66 15.29 Walmart47.53 47.83 will cost more dle school field lighting. Board of Education, said he tem is receiving much more Duke14.32 14.57 Wells Fargo 22.91 24.80 does not believe the $75,000 than the $50,000 of in-kind The previous agreement, DuPont 24.57 25.26 Wendy’s4.19 4.20 JEKYLL ISLAND — which ran from 2002 to 2007 in-kind service request is an services in the previous Yum34.98 35.67 Driving onto Jekyll Island and wasextended in 2008 at unfair figure. He also doesn’t agreements, Cowansaid. Earthlink 7.69 7.92 will soon get alittle pricier the same rate, had twokey think the school system is “They’re cutting offtheir Ericsson 9.32 9.43 Xerox6.11 6.32 for tourists. provisions (all paid with in- “double dipping,”but rather nose to spite their face,” Exxon 65.12 65.70 Stockinformation as of mar- The Jekyll Island kind services): aone-time trying to recoup costs for use Cowansaid. Ford 5.70 5.69 ketclosing is furnished by Authority Board voted payment of $1 million for of the facilities. Reaching an agreement FSG 3.82 3.88 Hilliard Lyons,511 Benjamin Monday to raise the fee for gym expansion and an addi- Commissioners say annual soon is important because GE 10.78 11.46 Way, Suite 112, Dalton, (706) bringing acar onto the state- 279-1810 or 800-437-6450. tional $50,000 per year for costs are about $6,400 for football season starts in GM 1.15 1.15 owned island to $5 aday utilities and $9,000 for cus- August, followed by basket- Hilliard Lyons is amember of operational costs. Earlier this Goodyear 10.98 11.28 starting Aug. 1. The fee has year,the sides formed acom- todial/upkeep. ball later this fall. the NewYorkStock HomeDepot 22.52 23.11 Exchange. been $3 for about adecade. mittee to develop anew pro- “I just think it’ssad that “We’re really interested in posal for 2009. the county commissioners finding asolution,”Barton Group opposes Commission chairman think recreation for the kids said. “Whether theyare or electronic voting MikeBabb asked fellow is not that important,”Barton not, Idon’tknow. If they’re Fire damages house commissioner Harold said. “I think theyneed to as interested as we are in ATLANTA — Agroup of Brooker on Monday to recheck their objectives. finding asolution it should- frustrated Georgia residents That’show Ifeel about it. n’ttakeusmore than one or arrange ameeting with FROMSTAFF REPORTS cials said. is challenging the state’s school board chairman Jerry Nowthat’sjust my personal twomeetings to be able to Whitfield 911 received touch-screen voting system, Nealeytowork out an agree- opinion. If you don’teducate fixthis problem. Arguing An early morning fire on the call at 5:44 a.m. Four telling the state’stop court ment. No one from the and recreate, you’re going to about and trying to get your Monday caused “significant units from the Whitfield Monday that there’snoway school system attended have to incarcerate.” name in the paper or on TV damage” to ahouse at 2665 County Fire Department to ensure each ballot cast is Monday’smeeting. The school system has put neverfixed anything. I’m Old ChattanoogaRoad in responded. The blaze was recorded and tabulated prop- Commissioner Randy more moneyinto gyms and from the old school,Idon’t RockyFace, butnoone extinguished in slightly over erly. Waskul said he took “excep- other facilities than neces- care who gets the credit as appeared to be home, offi- twohours. The lawsuit targets the tion” to school system offi- sary,Barton said. He pointed long as it gets done.” electronic voting system cials insinuating the county to Cedar Ridge, the newele- adopted in 2002 in the after- math of the Florida voting debacle that made Georgia NAACP gathers the first in the nation to have Countytofix Varnell bridge uniform touch-screen voting statewide. FROMSTAFF REPORTS staffrecommended awarding the bid to Critics argue there’sno Norcross-based Moreland Altobelli guarantee that electronic bal- The Whitfield County Board of Associates. Commissioners want to see a lots are tallied correctly Commissioners took the following actions comparison of travelcosts from Moreland because there’snoway to during the board’smeeting Monday night: Altobelli and twolocal surveying companies. independently audit the votes ■ Voted 4-0 to spend $96,136 to repair the The winning companywill be paid an hourly collected by the machines. Hopewell Road bridge in Cohutta. Areport rate. AttorneyWalker Chandler from the Georgia Department of The county brokeground for the park ear- said theywere little more Transportation found structural problems lier this year.Itisexpected to cost $1.2 mil- than “glorified adding with the bridge, and that the bridge’scapaci- lion. Plans include four softball/baseball machines.” ty didn’tmeet the 10-ton threshold for school fields, asoccer/football field, aplayground Chandler represents buses. The bridge is on aschool busroute. area, picnic facilities and awalking path. The Garland Favorito and seven The capital project is included in the complexwill also have afreestanding con- others who filed alawsuit in Public Works Department’sbudget and was cession stand. The park is on Landfill Road, 2006 against the governor, estimated to cost $75,000. The lowest bid across from the Westside landfill. the secretary of state and wasfrom Simpson Bridge Co. based in ■ Had the first reading of aresolution that election officials that Cleveland, Tenn., for $96,136. The bid will add a$1.50 fee to voice overInternet claimed the system doesn’t includes cleaning and painting the bridge. protocol (VoIP), or Internet phone, sub- protect against fraudulent The county wanted bids from at least three scribers. The county currently charges $1.50 election results. bridge contractors that are pre-qualified by for landline and wireless customers.Finance GDOTbut only receivedtwo.Work is director Ron Hale doesn’texpect much Man convicted expected to be completed before the start of income from the fee, butasthe technology school. becomes more popular it could makeupfor for aiding illegals ■ Tabled abid for construction surveying landline losses. ATLANTA — A37-year- for the Westside recreational park. County Tworeadings of the resolution are old Duluth man has been required before it can be approved. sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of using his employment LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS agencytohelp illegalimmi- grants get jobs at Chinese restaurants. Band to entertain downtown of the Whitfield County Courthouse. 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TODAY IN HISTORY The Daily Citizen Obamaweaker Today is Tuesday,July 14, the 195th day of 2009. Serving Northwest Georgia since 1847 There are 170 days left in ROME — What did new Honduras? The president the year. William H. Bronson III Today’sHighlight in Publisher President Obama achieve for moneywill is on the wrong side of this himself and for America dur- produce one, too. As Hondurans have History: JimmyEspyMark Pace ing last week’sG-8 summit? different demanded adherence to their On July 14, 1789, dur- ExecutiveEditor Editor Emeritus Not much. results Constitution, the Obama ing the French Despite what presumably than old administration has sided with Revolution, citizens of Unsigned editorials represent the view of The Daily Citizen. washis best effort at using money aprotege of Hugo Chavez Paris stormed the Bastille Members of the newspaper’s editorial board are William the charm, personality and when and the Castro brothers who prison and released the Bronson, Jimmy Espy,Wes Chance and Victor Miller.Columns teleprompter that catapulted poured tried to obliterate it. sevenprisoners inside. and letters to the editor are the opinions of the authors. him into office, he was down the Terrorists in waiting On this date: unsuccessful in persuading same rat mostly remained in the shad- In 1798, Congress either wealthyordeveloping Cal hole. What owsduring the Bush admin- passed the Sedition Act, nations to sign offonaplan Thomas Africa istration, butnow think they making it afederal crime LETTERS to combat “global warming.” needs is can meet openly to plot the to publish false, scan- It’snot that he lacks support political, downfall of the United dalous or malicious writ- from the European media. religious and economic States. Hizb ut-Tahrir,an ing about the U.S. govern- U.S. needs anational health care plan CNN International and the reform and only then might international movement that ment. BBC, among others, contin- aid help poor Africans wants to re-establish a In 1853,Commodore To the editor: MatthewPerry relayed to Iappreciate the article about Jill Thomason going to ue to blanket their networks become self-sustaining. Caliphate and indoctrinate with “green” propaganda in a In the most important are- Muslims into supporting Japanese officials aletter Washington, D.C. on behalf of the people without health from President Millard insurance. disinformation blitz that nas — foreign policyand jihad, will step up its recruit- would have made Joseph domestic security — nations ment efforts at aplanned Fillmore, requesting trade LikeJill, Ihavebeen ahairstylist for manyyears. My late relations. (Fillmore’sterm husband kept me on his health insurance as long as he was Goebbels proud. and terrorists who mean meeting July 19 in aChicago If President Obama can’t America harm have aright to suburb, reports the of office had already able to work, butat62years old he had to retire because of expired by the time the poor health. After his Cobra insurance ran out Ihad to find convince 17 of the world’s think President Obama is Investigative Project on leading polluters to do more weak and can be challenged Terrorism (http://www.inves- letter wasdelivered.) my ownplan. After much searching Ifound one that was In 1881, outlaw more than $300 that quickly went to $550 amonth. Ihad to than pump out political hot with fewconsequences. tigativeproject.org/1088/pro- air with nothing meaningful While the response to the terror-group-to-meet-in- William H. BonneyJr., pay this and it wasastruggle, so Iunderstand what people are beyond unspecified pledges Somali piratesoffered an ini- chicago-suburb). “The alias “Billy the Kid,”was going through. to reduce carbon emissions, tial sign that the president group, whose alumni include shot and killed by Sheriff President Obama wants health care reform butsodid pres- whyshould Americans go it wasprepared to use force 9/11 mastermind Khalid PatGarrett in Fort idents Truman, Roosevelt, Nixon, Carter and Clinton. They alone, or with only some against bad people with evil Sheikh Mohammed and sui- Sumner,N.M. all tried and failed. Why? Probably because the lobbyists European nations joining us intent, subsequent statements cide bombers, will hold a In 1908, the short film went to work to defeat it. Theyscare everyone to death. It is (maybe)? Congress favors a and inaction to other threats conference entitled ‘The Fall “The Adventuresof very easy if you have good health care and can afford it to tell farmore restrained approach are not encouraging. Islamic of Capitalism and the Rise of Dollie,”the first movie everyone else howtothink. to “global climate change” insurgents in Somalia Islam.’” Whyshould they directed by D.W.Griffith, Well, you say we do not want socialized medicine. It than those who pollute the allegedly tied to al-Qaida fear apresident who still opened in NewYork. seems to me we already have it. The insurance companies tell planet farmore than we do. recently carried out aseries wants to negotiate with the In 1966,eight student us what doctor to use, what hospital to use, what pharmacyto The president announced of killings, bombings and Iranian nuclear bomb builder nurses were murdered by use. We have Social Security,Medicare and Medicaid. The more aid for poor African other attacks against Mahmoud Ahmadinejad? Richard Speck in a uninsured go to the emergencyroom and the health depart- nations, something that will Westerners and African secu- There is nothing worse for Chicago dormitory. ment. We also have one of the highest infant mortality rates have alimited effect given rity forces without even a the world than to have apres- In 1978, Soviet dissi- in the world. the track record. The British, rhetoricalresponse from the identofthe United States dent Natan Sharanskywas Other countries have some type of health care so everyone especially,are fixated on president. who is perceivedasweak. convicted of treasonous is covered. Is it perfect? Iwould say no, butatleast people African poverty,perhaps as After his initial reluctance Weakness can result in the espionage and anti-Soviet can get care. atonement for past colonial to say much about the fraud- deaths of innocent people, a agitation, and sentenced Irecently talked with alady from Canada and she said sins. Obama persuaded the ulent election in Iran and the wrecked economy (again) to 13 years at hard labor. theyliketheir health care, and some women come from G-8 to increase from $15 bil- huge demonstrations that led and newattacks on American Tenyears ago: Iranian Washington State to have their babies. Ihaveadaughter who lion to $20 billion overthree the government to bloody allies and interests around hard-liners answered a spent more than 12 years in Germanyand livedamong the years the moneywealthy and kill unarmed civilians, the world. week of pro-democracy German people. She said the ones she met liked their health nations will send to poor the president denounced the rallies with one of their care. On atrip to England Imet this lady and she said some African countries. Giventhe violence butsaid nothing own, sending 100,000 places are better than others. corruption that has siphoned about what might happen if it people into the streets of Whycan we not come up with aplan so everyone can get offhuge amounts of aid in continued. And so it contin- Tehran. affordable insurance? Ididn’t want something for nothing, ■ Contact columnist Cal the past — afact Obama ued. The G-8 said little and Thomas via mail at Tribune Five years ago: The just something Ican afford. And please do not try and tell me acknowledged even while did nothing, butwill meet Media Services, 2225 Senate scuttled aconstitu- you want to give me atax break to purchase my owninsur- committing and asking for again in September to “con- Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, tional amendment ban- ance. What if you don’thaveajob? What if your income is more money — it is unlikely sider” astronger statement. Buffalo, NY,14207. ning gaymarriage. so lowatax break will not help? One year ago: Will we all have to give up something? Yes. There are 49 President George W. Bush million people without health insurance. Something has to be lifted an executive ban on done soon. offshore drillingwhich One of my daughters is anurse practitioner so Iknow had stood since his father some of the hardships doctors face. Theygotoschool many waspresident. years giving up asocial life and family life to get an educa- Today’sBirthdays: tion that costs alot of money. Theypay alot of moneyfor Actor Harry Dean Stanton malpractice insurance then have to takehalf of what they is 83. Former football charge from Medicare. Irecently had some tests and my doc- player RoseyGrier is 77. tor wasgreat, so Iappreciate doctors. Actor Vincent Pastore Some will say,can we afford health care reform with such (“The Sopranos”) is 63. abig debt? When President Reagan took office there wasa$1 Former music company trillion debt. After eight years he tripled it. George H.W.Bush executive Tommy Mottola only increased it asmall amount butitballooned to $4 tril- is 60. Actor Stan Shawis lion. Bill Clinton came in and after eight years left office with 57. Actress Jane Lynch is asurplus, and you knowthe rest of the story.Sowewill come 49. Actor Jackie Earle back. Do not count the U.S. out. It will just taketime. Haleyis48. 43. Atlanta Ihavemyown ideas about what should be done, butI Bravespitcher Tim would liketohear from the doctors. Dr.NancySnyderman on Hudson is 34. R&B “Good Morning America” said everyone will have to give Tameka Cottle (Xscape) is including the insurance companies. 34. Country singer Jamey Johnson is 34. Hip-hop Wilma Gibson musician taboo (Black Dalton Eyed Peas) is 34. Daily Citizen editor Jimmy Palin’sunconventional audacity Espytalks politicsand stuff on his Idon’tknowifSarah Palin intends to package. That wasthe Reagan himself drewderision from blog run for president in 2012. end. the media and the pundits, not unlike Certainly,resigning her job as NowJohn McCain what Sarah Palin gets. Even though he Espysoutpost.blogspot.com Alaska’sgovernor is apolitically uncon- and Sarah Palin have served twoterms as California’sgover- ventional wayofdoing it. movedinvery differ- nor,hestill wasanex-actor who went to But whereas pundits have nowalmost ent directions. Eureka College. Howcould he be presi- uniformly written her off, 70% in anew McCain has shown dent? USA Today/Gallup poll say Palin’sres- what amaverickhe But grassroots America heard him. ignation has “no effect” on their opinion trulyisbyannouncing As theydoSarah Palin. of her.Ofthe remainder,9percent say that at the age of 72, American entrepreneurship — theynow see her “more favorably” and afterleading his party whether in business or politics — is 17 percent “less favorably.” Star to defeat, he’ll run for always unconventional. The experts then Moreover, in the same poll, 43 per- Parker yet another six-year step up and write how-to books after cent (and 72 percent of Republicans) say term in the Senate. entrepreneurs break the mold. theywould at least “somewhat likely” And Sarah Palin, at These are not usual times. Many, vote for her if she runs in 2012. age 45, has announced she’sresigning legitimately so, are deeplyconcerned for It has got to gall the manypolitical her job as governor. the futureofthis country.It’smore than geniuses — the journalists, consultants, More astounding than Governor the latesteconomic statistics. It’sknow- bloggers, academics — that so manyat Palin’saudacious move is the fact that ing that what will drive the future is free- America’sgrassroots refuse to see what her political base appears unfazed. It dom and values, and both are disappear- is so obvious to them. appears as strong as when the McCain ing. Surely everyone, theythink, should Palin ticket surged into the lead after the Genuineness and conviction are more understand, as do they, that Palin is a convention. critical in these challenging times than vacuous shooting star whose selection So why, after Palin has partaken in resumes and appearances. by John McCain as his running mate what is supposedly forbidden political So stepping down from ajob in WORDS OF WISDOM showed nothing except McCain’sques- fruit, do so manynot readily grasp that which you are no longer realizing your tionable judgment. her death sentence is pre-ordained? ideals to reconnect with family and self But we’re still left with the fact that Pundits live in the world of the con- is not necessarily political suicide.But Bible verse: “There is surely afuture hope for fresh out of the Republican convention, ventional. Theyassume if you know doing what everyone saysyou are sup- you, and your hope will not be cut off.” with Sarah Palin on board, the what happened yesterday,you can pre- posed to do, compromisingyourvalues, Republican ticket movedout front. They dict tomorrow. and letting pundits and experts run your Psalm 23:18 were in the lead. But life is art, not science, and free- life is. Then, of course, McCain showed his dom is about enabling the inconceivable. So far, Sarah Palin’saudacity of the Thought fortoday: “I have neverregarded myself mettle to the manyaround the country It’swhere principles,faith, and courage unconventional is playing just fine. as this or that. Ihavebeen too busy being myself to looking for aRepublican leader who depart from expertise and analysis. bother about regarding myself.” actually believesthat government is the Reagan’sexperts didn’twant him to ■ Star Parker is an author and president problem, by suspending his campaign to speak those historic words in Berlin — of CURE,Coalition on Urban Renewal and RexStout go back to Washington to talk to politi- “tear down this wall.”The words stayed Education (www.urbancure.org). She can American crime author (1886-1975) cians about agovernment stimulus in the speech because of Reagan. be reached at [email protected]) THE DAILY CITIZEN Tuesday, July 14, 2009 5A McCain Federalbudget targets deficitpasses fighter $1 trillion mark spending WASHINGTON (AP) — Nine months into the fiscal WASHINGTON (AP) — year,the federal deficit has #(&$'$) "!+(*$%(+ Sen. John McCain, in an topped $1 trillion for the first The U.S. federal budget deficit unusual alliance withthe topped $1 trillion for the first time. time ever,with three months Obama administration, The imbalance is intensi- left in the budget year. movedMonday to eliminate fying fears about higher Federaldeficit or surplus $1.75 billion recently insert- interest rates and inflation, Fiscal years 1989-2009 ed into the proposed 2010 and already pressuring the $200 billion defense budget for more value of the dollar.There’s 0 fighter jets from Lockheed also concern about trying to Martin. reverse the deficit — by -200

The administration has reducinggovernment spend- -400 threatened to veto any ing or raising taxes — in the defense midst of aharsh recession. -600 spending AP PHOTO The Treasury Department -800 bill that said Monday that the deficit $1.086 trillion deficit Senate JudiciaryCommittee Chairman Sen. PatrickLeahy, D-Vt. swearsin -1,000 includes in June totaled $94.3 billion, FY 2009 to date (Oct.-June) moneyfor Supreme Courtnominee Sonia SotomayoronCapitol Hill in Washington on pushing the total since the -1,200 more F- Monday, during her confirmation hearing before the committee. budget year started in 89 93 97 01 05 09 22’s. October to nearly $1.1 tril- SOURCE:Congressional Budget Office AP McCain, lion. R-Ariz., The deficit has been pro- unemployment rate that has supports Sotomayor vows to pelled by the huge sum the climbed to 9.5 percent. McCain that position government has spent to Congress already and warned combat the recession and approveda$700 billion that he financial crisis, combined financial bailout and a$787 may not seek‘impartial’ justice with asharp decline in tax billion economic stimulus have revenues. Paying for wars in package to try and jump-start enough Iraq and Afghanistan also is arecovery,and there is grow- support to WASHINGTON (AP) — Her confirma- nominating her. amajor factor. ing talk among some Obama get his tion all butassured, Sonia Sotomayor Despite GOP misgivings, Sen. Lindsey The country’ssoaring administration officials that a amend- pledged Monday to servethe “larger interest Graham, R-S.C., told Sotomayor,“Unless deficits are making Chinese second round of stimulus ment of impartial justice” rather than anynarrow you have acomplete meltdown, you’re going and other foreign buyers of may be necessary. passed. cause if she becomes the first Hispanic on the to get confirmed.” U.S. debt nervous, which This has many Sen. Supreme Court. “And Idon’tthink you will” have amelt- could makethem reluctant Republicans and deficit “My personal and professionalexperi- down, he added quickly as Sotomayor sat lis- Chambliss Carl Levin, lenders down the road. It hawks worried that the U.S. D-Mich., ences help me listen and understand, with the tening, her face in ahalf-smile. could force the Treasury could be setting itself up for joined lawalways commanding the result in every In her remarks, Sotomayor said, “The pro- Departmenttopay higher more financial pain down the McCain in filing the amend- case,”Sotomayor told senators at anational- gression of my life has been uniquely interest rates to makeU.S. road if interest rates and ly televised confirmation hearing. American,”that of achild of Puerto Rican ment to cut the extra money debt attractive longer-term. inflation surge. Theyalso are The remarks about judicial philosophy parents who movedtoNew York during “These are mind boggling raising alarms about addi- for sevenmore jets. The were her first since President Barack Obama World WarII. Senate Armed Services numbers,”said Sung Won tional spending the adminis- nominated the South Bronx-born and Ivy “I want to makeone special note of thanks Sohn, an economist at the Committee last month nar- League-educated veteran of 17 years on the to my mom,”she said. “I am here today tration is proposing, includ- rowly approvedthe addition- Smith School of Business at ing its plan to reform health federal bench. Theyappearedaimed at because of her aspirations and sacrifices for CaliforniaState University. al funding requested by Republicans who have questioned her com- my brother Juan and me.” care. “Our foreign investors from Georgia Republican Saxby mitment to impartiality in light of a2001 “Mom, Ilove that we are sharing this President Barack Obama Chambliss. remark that experience as a“wise Latina” together,” said Sotomayor,whose father died China and elsewhere are and other administration Levin, the committee’s might give her an advantage overwhite when she was9.She turned as she spoke, starting to have concerns officials, including Treasury chairman, and McCain voted males. whispering athank-you to her mother,seated about not only the value of Secretary TimothyGeithner, against the additional funds. The 55-year-old appeals court judge one rowbehind her in the packed hearing the dollar buthow safe their have said the U.S. is commit- Elsewhere, the House last spokeafter several hours of speechmaking in room. investments will be in the ted to bringing down the month voted to include a which Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Sotomayor,who spokefor only about five long run.” deficits once the country has $369 million down payment Committee praised her as aHispanic pioneer minutes, returns on Tuesday to begin hours Government spending is emerged from the current for 12 additional fighters to well qualified for the high court and of questioning from committee members on the rise to address the recessionand financial cri- its version of the defense bill. Republicans questioned her impartiality as who will cast the first votes on her appoint- worst financial crisis since sis. Levin said he will seek to well as President Barack Obama’sviews in ment. the Great Depression and an hold afull Senate vote on the F-22 amendment by noon Tuesday toward the goal of WORLD completing the defense Democrats seek CIA probe spending bill this week. Chambliss and other law- Medvedez visits makers who represent dis- WASHINGTON (AP) — knowledge of the operation Pelosi said that House and program itself,”adding that South Ossetia trictswhereF-22 production Congressional demands for said Monday. Senate intelligence commit- he had written to President jobs are at stakehavelobbied an investigation grewon The officials spokeonthe tees should “takewhatever Barack Obama to ask for the TBILISI, Georgia — hard to keep the program. Monday overnew disclo- condition of anonymity actions theybelieve are nec- probe. Russian President Dmitry Lockheed’sprimary manu- sures that asecret CIA pro- because theywere not essary to get more informa- Sen. Dianne Feinstein,D- Medvedevwas greeted by facturing plant is in Georgia, gram to capture or kill al- authorized to discuss it pub- tion on the subject,”includ- Calif., the head of the Senate raucous crowds cheering and butkey parts of the plane Qaida leaders wasconcealed licly.The program wascan- ing whether Cheneyplayed a Intelligence Committee, has chanting “Thank you!” when also are made in Texas and from Congressfor eight celed last month by CIA direct role in proposing the said that being kept in the he visited South Ossetia on California. years, perhaps at the behest Director Leon Panetta short- secret program and with- dark by the CIA brokethe Monday in atrip showing off The White House on of former Vice President ly after he learned of it. holding information from lawand “should never, ever Russia’sties to the break- Monday reiterated its threat Dick Cheney. Some Democratic law- Congress. happen again.”But defend- away Georgian region. to veto legislation that The program, which makers suggested the failure Sen. Russ Feingold, D- ers of Cheneysuggested that Georgian officials called includes moneytocontinue nevergot offthe ground and to notify the congressional Wis., joining the ranks of no laws were broken because the visit — the first by production of the radar-evad- remains shroudedinmys- intelligence committees vio- those calling for athorough the counterterrorism pro- Medvedevsince last year’s ing jets beyond the current tery,was designed to target lated the oversight laws, investigations, said, gram nevergot beyond the warbetween Russia and request of 187 planes. leaders of the terrorism net- which require the intelli- “Individuals who ordered talking stage. Georgia — aprovocation. “Wedonot need these work at close range, rather gence community to keep that Congress be kept in the However, the issue might Russian TV showed planes,”President Barack than with air strikes that Congress informed of its dark should be held account- come down to whether tax footage of Medvedevbeing Obama wrote in aletter to risked civilian casualties, activities. able.”Feingold said he had dollars were spent on the cheered as he left his limou- McCain and Levin. “Tocon- government officials with House Speaker Nancy “deep concerns about the planning sine to walk in South tinue to procure additional F- Ossetia’smain city, 22s would be to waste valu- Tsinkhvali. able resources that should be He later met with the region’sleader,Eduard more usefully employed to Tall ship visits U.S. Kokoity. provide our troops with weapons that theyactually do need.” Women flogged McCain, who last year for wearing pants lost his bid for the White House to Obama, said on the CAIRO — Sudanese Senate floor Monday that he police arrested 13 women in will strongly recommend the araid on acafe and flogged administration veto the 10 of them in public for defense bill if lawmakers wearing trousers in violation don’tact to end F-22 produc- of the country’sstrict Islamic tion. law, one of those arrested Mackenzie Eaglen, a said Monday. research fellowfor the con- The13women were at a servative Heritage cafe in the capital, Foundation, says the effort Khartoum, when theywere by McCain and Levin likely detained Friday by officers from the public order police, will be defeated in Tuesday’s which enforces the imple- vote. mentation of Sharia lawin There is solid support public places. among Democrats to contin- The force, which is simi- ue F-22 production overcon- lar to the Saudi religious cerns about agap in the police, randomly enforces an Cadets stand atop the Mexican tall ship sail training vessel of the Mexican Navy,will be tied nation’stactical air capabili- alcohol ban and often scolds ties and shrinking industrial Cuauhtemoc as it docks along the Embarcaderoin up at Pier 27 in San Francisco and open forvisitors young men and women min- base, Eaglen said. San Francisco on Monday. The tall ship, whichisa through July 17. gling in public.

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LB. 13 ©2004 Allstate Insurance Company. 6A Tuesday, July 14, 2009 THE DAILY CITIZEN CROSSWORD BRIDGE HOROSCOPE First things first Happy Birthday: Love more valuable than you may cost you this year if you anticipated. Love is on the Many are too easygoingorgener- rise. 3stars notrump con- ous. Walk away from anysit- LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. tractsare like uation that doesn’tbenefit 22): You’ll have afew choic- arace, with you. It’sOKtobetough with es to make. Don’tneglect each side try- the ones you love and to what has to be done. Clear ing to be first showwho’sboss. Youare a your responsibilities before to set up and thinker and adoer,sotake you engage in entertainment. run its long action and followthrough Trips will be enticing and suit. However, with your plans. can pay offifyou the temptation Your numbers are are well-prepared to establish a 6, 11, 17, 22, 27, and have taken care long suit as 39, 42 of the pressing mat- quickly as ARIES (March ters you are respon- possible must 21-April 19): sible for.3stars sometimes be You’ll have trouble SCORPIO resisted in the controlling your (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): interests of emotions. Before Don’ttakeonmore safeguarding you blurt out some- than you can the contract. thing you cannot humanly do. To Consider retract, think of the makepromises that this deal positive things you Eugenia you cannot fulfill where West can say to make Last will hurt your repu- got the whateversituation tation and cause set- defense start- you face better.3 backs in your ed on the right track by leading his longest suit, hearts, stars advancement. It’sbetter to against three notrump. Dummy’sjack held the first trick, TAURUS (April 20-May undersell your abilities and whereupon declarer immediately went after his ownlong 20): Take the time to listen to surprise people if you want suit, clubs. complaints and figure out a to get ahead. 3stars East wonthe first club with the ace and returned aheart, waytocompensate anyone SAGITTARIUS (Nov. and South suddenly found himself on the wrong end of a who appears to be getting 22-Dec. 21): Youmay think losing proposition. The queen of hearts lost to the king, ripped off. Your talent to take you have everything in order and athird heart drove out the ace. care of stressful situations and everyone eating out of Declarer ran his clubs but, with only eight tricks in will provide an opportunity yourhandbut think again. view, had little choice other than to try aspade finesse for you don’texpect. 3stars There are things going on his ninth. But when West wonthe jack of spades with the GEMINI (May 21-June behind your back that can king and cashed twogood hearts, the contract wasdown 20): Your ability to talk con- influence your home and one. vincingly will prove that you personal life financially. In attacking clubs first, South overlooked twomajor are the right person to nego- Protect your assets. 5stars considerations: first, that the opposing hearts representeda tiate for agroup. Remember, CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- distinct threat to the contract, and second, that even after you may win the popularity Jan. 19): Youhavetowatch the clubs were established, he would still be one trick short of the majority butthere will out for mistakes that others of his contract. always be someone who make. Don’tget caughtinthe Forthese reasons, declarer should have delayed playing doesn’tbuy into your charm. middleofsomeone’sargu- clubs and instead taken the spade finesse at trick two. If the 4stars ment or you couldbeblamed finesse won, he could then turn his attention to the club CANCER (June 21-July for what’shappening. Joint suit. But even if the finesse lost, as in the actual case, West 22): Take heed of the person efforts will not work well for would then either have to return aheart into the A-Q or questioning your ability or you. Don’tlet emotions lead else shift to adifferent suit, giving South time to establish an idea you are trying to you off-track. 2stars the clubs. push. There may be aflaw AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Proper pacing, not speed, usually determines the out- that, if fixedintime, can Feb. 18): Youcan make come of arace. spare you grief. There is a vocation changes or work at Tomorrow: Cooperative defense. lesson to be learned by you building asmall, home-based and the person who is skepti- business. Nowisagreat time cal of your plans. 2stars to find love or to nurture the LEO (July 23-Aug.22): relationship that already CRYPTOQUIP The time to captivate people exists. Changing your with your charm and know- appearance will bring agood howisnow.Reach all the response and greater oppor- people you need on your tunities. 4stars side. The backing you get PISCES (Feb.19-March from groups or people who 20): Use your creative talents are farawaywill be most to come up with something gratifying. 5stars that can be lucrative,enter- VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept. taining and will utilize your 22): This is agreat time to skills to the fullest. Rid your- consider making amove or self of people who are nega- to alter the conditions under tive or are threatened by which you are nowliving. A what you are trying to joint effort will prove to be accomplish. 3stars Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith start‘Karate Kid’ remake

BY MIN LEE duced. His father ruffled his AP Entertainment Writer hair when he sat down. Chan said on his Website BEIJING — Jackie Chan he also attended the younger will play the wise kung-fu Smith’s11th birthday party master in aHollywood- last Wednesday,where he Chinese remakeofthe 1984 and Will Smith posed for hit “The Karate Kid” that pictures with young per- kicked offfilming in the formers wearing red and Chinese capital at the week- yellowcostumes with drag- end, amovie companypub- on patterns. licist said Monday. KenStovitz, one of Will Chan’syoung disciple in Smith’spartners in the pro- “Kung Fu Kid” will be duction company played by Jaden Smith, the Overbrook Entertainment, son of Hollywood superstars said at the ceremony Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Saturday that “Kung Fu CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Smith, ChinaFilmGroup Kid” will be set in modern- Sloan Witherow,ofChatsworth, became the spokesman Weng Li told day Beijing. China Film National American Chianina Association Queen in The Associated Press in a Group chairman Han June. phone interview. Sanping said shooting will In “The Karate Kid,”Pat last three months. Morita plays the iconic Chan juggles careers in Witherow crowned building handyman Mr. AP PHOTO Hollywood and Chinese- Miyagi who trains one of his language film. The veteran young tenants, portrayed by Actor Will Smith, left, and his son Jaden Smith, 55-year-old Hong Kong queen at cattle shows Ralph Macchio, into an front, are seen at the Beijing Film Studio in Beijing, action star will be seen in accomplished fighter. China on July 8. Jackie Chan will playMr. Miyagito the upcoming the The co-production Jaden Smith’sDaniel in aHollywood-Chinese Hollywood action comedy Sloan Witherow, 17, of Springfield, Ill., where she between the state-run China remake of the 1984 hit “The Karate Kid” that kicked “The SpyNextDoor,”about Chatsworth, wascrowned will crown the next queen. Film Group and Columbia off filming in the Chinese capital Beijing over the an undercoverChinese spy the National American Also, Sloan wasawarded Pictures started shooting weekend. whose coverisblown, and Chianina Association Queen ninth in Showmanship in the Saturday in Beijing,Weng the Chinese production, during the joint National National Junior MaineAnjou said. sister Willow, attended atra- cally removedapiece of red “Big Soldier,” about the Junior Chianina and Maine Show, fourth in stockman’s “Kung Fu Kid” is being ditional Chinese ceremony cloth covering amovie cam- friendship betweentwo sol- Anjou Cattle Shows in quiz, first in the prepared directed by Harald Zwart, to mark the start of the shoot era, after which Smith gave diersset in China’sancient Murfreesboro,Tenn., June public speaking contestin who also directed “One Saturday.Photos on China Chan ahug, according to Qin dynasty. 15-20. the Maine Anjou Show, and Night at McCool’s” and Film Group’smovie news video posted on Chinese Jaden Smith costarred Sloan had to submit a second in the prepared public “The Pink Panther 2,”Solon Website showthe Smith news Website Sina.com. with his father in the 2006 resume and an essay explain- speaking contest in the So, the chief executive of family and Chan holding His hair done in ahuge Afro movie “The Pursuit of ing whyshe wanted to Chianina Show. Chan’scompany, JC Group, incense sticks. and wearing abright red Happyness” and appeared in become queen along with a In the showring, she fin- told the AP. Will Smith — one of the track jacket and bluepants, the 2008 Keanu Reevessci- photo in May.When she ished first with her Chimaine Chan and Smith, along film’sproducers — Chan, Jaden Smith stood and fi movie “The Day the Earth arrivedatthe showshe went heifer,second with her with Smith’sparents and Zwart and others symboli- wavedwhen he wasintro- Stood Still.” in for an interviewwhere the Chiangus heifer,and third judges asked her questions with her Maintainer heifer. about the beef industry and After her reign as the the Chianina breed. 2009 National ACAqueen, She nowhas the duty of Sloan plans to run for the Jackson portrait dropped from auction handing out awards in the National Junior ACABoard showring, taking pictures of Directors and continue her EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. interest prompted the deci- $1 million to $10 million. to “the greatest number of with the champions and act- career in the Chianina breed. (AP) — ANew York art sion. The auction wasto There’srenewed interest prospective purchasers.”She ing as aspokesperson for the gallery has temporarily close Sunday. in all thingsJackson since did not immediately return American Chianina DLP Digital Cinema® removedanAndy Warhol The 30-by-26-inch paint- his death. His albums are inquiries for comment Association and Chianina ® in all Auditoriums portrait of Michael Jackson ing shows asmiling Jackson back at the top of the charts. Monday. breed at Georgia shows and CARMIKE 12 from the auction block. in ared jacket from his Gallery co-owner Janet The portrait is reportedly nationalshows in Louisville, WALNUT SQUARE MALL •706-226-0625 The Vered Gallery in East “Thriller” days. Pre-sale esti- Lehr says in astatement she owned by aNew York collec- Ky.; Denver, Colo.; Ft. PLEASE CALL THEATRE OR VISIT US ONLINE FOR MOVIES AND SHOWTIMES Hampton says enormous mates ranged anywherefrom wants to offer the 1984 work tor. 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DEAR ABBY: During college I has cut her offfrom everyone butyou? had agreat friend, “Julia.”Wewere Youare calling her afair-weather roommates and had several classes friend, butwhat kind of friend are you? together.WhenIbecameengaged, If you care at all about her,havea Julia wasmyobvious pick for maid of frank talk with her NOW. Tell her you honor.She did avery nicejob, and I are concerned because she has become ■ WIZARD OF ID will be forevergrateful. isolated from all her friends and has After college, Julia met “Dirk.” distanced herself from you to such a This man is aspoiled child who has degree that you’re no longer comfort- kept Julia away from me and her other able participating in her wedding. It friends. Dirk controls their social cal- would be better than plastering on a endar and is generally ajerk who com- Jeanne smile and taking part in something you plains if he doesn’tget his way. Since Phillips think is acharade. meeting him, Julia has become distant As for reciprocity — you can stand and her warm personality has changed. up for her at her next wedding, because Julia and Dirk are being married, and Iam if her fiance is the jerk you describe him to be, Julia’smatron of honor.Iaccepted because I this marriage won’tlast. felt forced to reciprocate and because Julia has alienated herself from all of her other friends. I Dear Abby is written by Abigail VanBuren, feel awful for not being excited about my for- also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was found- mer close friend’swedding, butthis isn’tthe ed by her mother,Pauline Phillips. Write Dear ■ CATHY girl Iknewincollege. She doesn’tcommuni- Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P. O. Box cate with me often and is currently no longer 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. on speaking terms with one particular brides- maid. Foreverything youneed to knowabout Abby,how should Iact at awedding Idon’t wedding planning, order “HowtoHavea agree with, celebrating afair-weather friendand Lovely Wedding.” Send abusiness-sized, her jerk fiance? — DREADING IT IN N.Y. self-addressed envelope, plus check or money order for$6(U.S. funds only) to: DEAR DREADING IT: Has it occurred to Dear Abby — Wedding Booklet, P.O. Box you that Julia’spersonality has changed 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Postage because she’sinvolved with acontrol freak who is included in the price.)

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■ TUNDRA 8A Tuesday, July 14, 2009 THE DAILY CITIZEN OBITUARIES Bargainhunting • James W. ‘Buck’ 9811. Andrews, Tucker www.legacy.com • JerryDon Wiley, Chickamauga Jerry Don Wiley • Charles Chastain Jerry Don Wiley, 63, of Eatinghealthier can be more expensive Chickamauga, died Saturday, Obituarynotices are July 11, 2009. WASHINGTON (AP) — posted online at He wasborn May 1, Obesity experts say the lousy www.daltondailycitizen.com 1946, to the late Herbert and economy threatens to worsen NancyWileyinCamden, Americans' already bulging Ark. He retired from Wiley waistlines because bad-for- Meter Reading where he you food happens to be the worked as amaintenance cheapest. But there are James W. ‘Buck’ supervisor for 27 years. Mr. healthycheap eats, and new Andrews Wileywas amember of research aims to showhow Peavine Baptist Church, a to ekethe most nutrition out James W. ‘Buck’ former deacon at Fellowship of every buck. Andrews, 85, of Tucker,died Baptist Church and Garretts "Wewanted to makesure Sunday,July 12, 2009, at his Chapel Baptist Church. He every calorie counted," says home unexpectedly in his lovedantique cars and Dr.Adam Drewnowski,who sleep. belonged to Queen City Car directs the University of He waspreceded in death Club in LaFayette, wasaco- Washington Center for by his belovedwife, Shirley founder of Dalton Street Public Health Nutrition and Perkins Andrews; his brother Machines and amember of is pushing for the federal and sisters, Osa Lamar Woodman of the World. government to put more Andrews, Francis Laceyand He wasalso preceded in affordability into the calcula- AP PHOTO Nell Ellis. death by his brothers, Ray tion when it issues new Buck is survivedbyhis and Gene Wiley. dietary guidelines next year. Corn-based dishes are some of the healthiest foods and often agood value as sister,Jean “Toddie” May of Survivors include his lov- No, his plan is not aplea Birmingham, Ala.; his chil- ing wife, Rita Lewis Wiley to live on salads. After all, well. dren, daughter and son-in- of Chickamauga; daughter, salad greens can be cost four lawCindyand Marty Robin Beth Wileyoftimes as much as green Michaels of Dalton, sons and Chickamauga; son and beans and not last nearly as daughters-in-law, James W. daughter-in-law, Shawn and long. Some best buys in nutrition Andrews Jr.and Kim TracyWileyofDalton; two Drewnowski is out to Andrews of Niceville, Fla., sisters-in-law,Bobbie Wiley rehabilitate the potato,just BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS David L. Andrews of of LaFayette and Sarah not the french-fry version. Experts fear the recession will worsen Americans’ already bulging waistlines, as healthy Greenville, S.C., Jeffand Bozeman of Fort He says it is time to welcome food often costs more than high-calorie fare. University of Washington researchers are ana- KathyAndrews of Norcross; Oglethorpe; brother-in-law, protein-richeggs back to the lyzing which give the most nutrition for the price per portion. Some foods on the list: grandchildren, Amanda Larry Lewis of table. ■ Lower-fat milk; low-fat yogurt; cheddar,American or mozzarella cheese Michaels Brown and her Chickamauga; twogrand- Spinach? Excellent if you ■ Lean ground beef; chicken (not deep-fried);canned fish husband Chris Brown, children, Jacob and Autumn can afford it. If not, iceberg ■ Whole eggs Andrew“Drew” and Hannah Wiley; and Oreo, his beloved lettuce has merit, he insists. ■ Beans, dry or canned Michaels, Nick Phillips, dog and constant companion. No time to cook from ■ Peanut butter; sunflower seeds; almonds Dawn, Noah and Kyra Servicesare today at 3 scratch, or live in alow- ■ Bread, enriched or made with whole wheat; tortillas, corn or wheat; rice Andrews. p.m. in the J. Avery Bryan income neighborhood where ■ Bananas; apples; frozen orange juice concentrate; 100 percent fruit juice or fruit-veg- Buck led avigorous and Chapel of Wilson Funeral good fresh produce is etable blends full life of service. He wasa Homes with Dr.Stephen scarce? Frozen veggies can ■ Potatoes,with or without skins; iceberglettuce; canned, not creamed, corn; canned devoted father and grandfa- Anthonyofficiating. be better buys anyway,he tomato ther.Hewas aveteran of Burial will be in Peavine says, and even canned if you World WarII, serving with Cemetery. watch the sodium. meaning calorie-dense foods Department of Agriculture the Third Army Division in The family received "The message is now three theaters of operation, with lots of added fatand calls a"thrifty food plan" for friends at the funeralhome shifting from the most nutri- sugar. healthyeating, he found it and wasawardedaPurple Monday and will receive ent-rich foods to the most Heart and three oak leaf clus- "You tend to go for the takes between nine and 16 friends today from9a.m. affordable nutrient-rich value meal at afast-food hours aweek to purchase, ters and aCombat Infantry until service time. foods,"says Drewnowski Badge. He wasalongstand- restaurant," says JeffLeviof prepare and cook while the Arrangementsbythe J. Two-thirds of U.S. adults Trust for America's Health, a averageU.S.working ing member of St. Bede’s Avery Bryan Chapel of are either overweight or Episcopal Church. He retired nonprofit health advocacy woman — still the chief fam- Wilson Funeral Homes in obese, and childhood obesity group. ily cook — spends about five from PPG Industries after 37 Chickamauga. Online guest is so epidemic that some years. He wasadedicated It is not just the price-tag hours aweek doing that. book available at doctors predict we soon will difference. Drewnowski's So Drewnowski started volunteer with the Assistance www.wilsonfuneralhome.co see ageneration with lower League of Atlanta. research shows education slicing and dicing federal m. life expectancythan their and other demographic fac- statistics to compare average Amemorial service will www.legacy.com parents. The recession won't held Thursday at noon at St. tors play arole, too, in national prices per portion help. whether people have the with the nutritional value of Bede’sEpiscopal Church in "Higher food prices are Tucker.The family will Charles Chastain information to choose more different foods, per 100 calo- straining household budgets, nutritiousoptions — and the ries. Comparing the two receive friends before the Charles Chastain, 77, died especially for low-income service. extra time it takes to shop rankings let him find best Monday afternoon at families," says Dr.James and cook for them. In a buys, the middle ground In lieu of flowers, contri- Hamilton Medical Center. Marks of the Robert Wood butions can be made to the recent study of the eating between most nutritious yet Arrangemnts will be Johnson Foundation, who habits of 164 Seattle-area expensive and the not-so- Assistance League of announced later by Ponders fears rising grocery bills will Atlanta, 5571 Peachtree adults, he found women with healthyineach food group. Funeral, 138 Melrose Drive, outstrip what little progress the highest incomes and "Milk is offthe charts," Road, Chamblee, GA 30341. Drive,Dalton, 706-226- is being made in encourag- Arrangements are being most education ate the most Drewnowski says, especially 4002. Your Selected ing better eating and more nutritious fare, with steadily if people choose low-fat ver- handled by Wages and Sons, Independent Funeral Home. exercise. Stone Mountain; (770) 469- improving dietary quality for sions oversugar-packed, no- www.legacy.com It is ahard fact: Eating every dollar spent. nutrient colas. "It won't be healthier can cost more. Yetwhen Drewnowski spinach and arugula and When you are hungry,you examined what the U.S. poached salmon. It'll be California lawmakers go for what is most filling, struggle against time Benjamin may be U.S.‘topdoc’ SACRAMENTO, Calif. receive the IOUs were feel- (AP) — Thousands of ing afinancial squeeze. BAYOULABATRE, Ala. California creditors were left The state controller’s (AP) — When Hurricane Monday with fewer options office issued nearly 130,000 Katrina wrecked the little for cashing IOUs issued by IOUs — formally called reg- clinic here in the coastal the state, as several major istered warrants — for $436 backwaters of Alabama, Dr. banks said theynolonger million between July 2and Regina Benjamin laid out will honor them. Friday.The state expects to medical charts to dry in the U.S. Bancorp became the issue $2.9 billion worth of post-storm sun and hopped latest to reject the pay-you- IOUs through the end of in apickup truck to check on later warrants, joining Bank July. her patients. of America Corp., Wells California Bankers When she had trouble Fargo&Co., JPMorgan Association spokeswoman treating the growing influx Chase &Co. and other large Beth Mills said major banks of Southeast Asian immi- institutions. had hoped their refusal to grants in the shrimping com- The state beganissuing accept the notes would push munity because she could IOUs at the beginning of the legislators and Gov. Arnold not understand them, she month as away to save cash Schwarzenegger to more went to anearby Vietnamese AP PHOTO amid a$26.3 billion deficit. quickly close the deficit. pool hall to find an inter- “The decision by most “We’re still hopeful that preter. Dr.Regina Benjamin, President BarackObama's major banks to not accept something gets done here in Benjamin, 52, wasnomi- nominee forSurgeon General, listens to Obama IOUs makes them less liq- the short-term,”she said. natedbyPresident Barack speak in the Rose Garden of the White House in uid, makes it more difficult “Really,what needs to hap- Obama on Monday to be Washington on Monday. to turn them into cash,”said pen is there needs to be a U.S. surgeon general, pledg- father died with diabetes and oxygen. TomDresslar,spokesman for (balanced) budget.” ing to takeher fight from a high blood pressure, her only “I cannot change my fam- the state treasurer’soffice. Afull weekend of talks rural, impoverished outpost brother of HIV.Her mother ily’spast. Ican be avoice in “It’slogical to conclude that between the governor and to the top tier of American died of lung cancer because the movement to improve the potential for hardship has four legislative leaders led to medicine so that “no one as agirl “she wanted to our nation’shealth care and increased.” modest progress butfailed to falls through the cracks.” She said she would com- smokejust likeher twin our nation’shealth,” Officials said it wastoo provide abreakthrough. brother,” an uncle nowon Benjamin said. “I want to be early to tell if businesses that bat preventable diseases. Her Obamapushing on health care plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — momentum after days of agreement by everyone in D-Mont., would act — or Back in the White House delays in the House and the room that we can get a whether the leadership and after aweek overseas, Senate. bill done before the start of White House would step in. President Barack Obama Obama delivered his full- the August recess,”said Jim “The urgencybarometer pressed Democratic leaders throated promise in aRose Manley, aspokesman for is going up,”Baucus said to pass health care legislation Garden appearance to Senate Majority Leader following the White House in both houses of Congress announce his surgeon gener- Harry Reid, D-Nev. “Sen. meeting. before August and expressed al nominee and later met pri- Reid intends to takeabill to In the House, Democrats confidence about the ulti- vately with Democratic con- the floor as quickly as possi- said theywere nearly ready mate outcome for his top gressional leaders crucial to ble.” to unveil comprehensive leg- domestic priority. his legislation. The leader- That wasshort of acom- islation. Speaker Nancy “Don’tbet against us. We ship’sambitious timetable mitment, and left unan- Pelosi has long been on are going to makethis thing for floor votes this summer swered howquickly the record as saying the full happen,”adefiant president has slipped. Senate Finance Committee, House would act by the end said, eager to impart fresh “There wasastrong chaired by Sen. Max Baucus, of July. THE DAILY CITIZEN Tuesday, July 14, 2009 9A SELL YOUR STUFF IN THE COOL! BIGGEST INSIDESALE OF THE SEASON! July17TH &18TH Booths Startat Only $25 HURRYDEADLINE IS NEARING! LASTDAY TO BOOK YOUR SPACEISFRIDAY JULY17TH, NOON! SPACES ARE LIMITED! Call The Daily Citizen 706-217-6397

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COMMENTARY PRO BASEBALL: ALL-STAR GAME Openwill

The National be costly League’s Prince Fielder of the adventure Milwaukee Brewershits during the TURNBERRY,Scotland second round ll of sport, no matter the of the MLB cost, seems to have an Home Run AAallure, and the Open DerbyinSt. Championship is certainly no Louis on exception. Monday. Youhavelikely heard of the fru- Fielder won galScots. Well, you will find many the All-Star of them following their favorite Week competi- golfer around the tion over the Ailsa course at American Turnberry this League’s week. Theywill Nelson Cruz of pay well over the Texas $75.00 for a Rangers, with daily ticket for Fielder hitting the Open experi- six home runs ence. Catering, in the final as opposed to round to concessions, is Cruz’sseven. Loran not cheap. A sandwich may AP PHOTO Smith cost you as much $15.00 and abeer $10.00. Forget about asingle malt unless you are somebody’sguest. Making do in these circum- stances has become atradition for Aone-sided affair sports fans, and nobody manages better than the Scots who flock the course with their brown bags and bottled water. As is true for all sports events, American League arecord 11-0-1 since ‘96 not only is the cost increasing annu- ally,but the inconvenience is also BY RONALD BLUM And, most significantly,the going to end,”Yankees first base- 15-inning victory. eliciting the greatest frustration. Associated Press Writer National League wasinthe midst man Mark Teixeira said, “but we Now11-0-1 since its 1996 The Open is held in small towns, ST.LOUIS — Alot sure has of winning nine straight All-Star just don’twant it to be this year.” defeat at Philadelphia — the which means that trafficisalways changed since baseball’s All-Stars games and 19 of 20. Welcome to one of the most longest unbeaten streak in All-Star heavy and parking is limited. last pulled into the GatewayCity. When San Francisco’sTim one-sided rivalries in sports, history — the AL has cut the over- Hotels are costly and so are bed- Willie Mays, Roberto Lincecum throws the first pitch to what’sbecome the American all gapto40-37-2 and hasn’tlost and-breakfast accommodations. Clemente, Hank Aaron and Willie Seattle’sIchiro Suzuki on Tuesday League’sannual domination of the in six meetings since the winning Much of the charm of the Open for McCovey topped the 1966 NL bat- night at the newBusch — after NL. league started receiving home- years wasembracing the B&B rou- ting order.Itwas 103 degrees in President Barack Obama’scere- Even apregame pep talk by field advantage in the World tine with afamily.You had to share circular Busch Stadium, and monial toss to Cardinals star Ernie Banks didn’thelp the NL Series. the bath, buta“cooked” breakfast of Gaylord Perry got the win in relief Albert Pujols — the NL will be last year at old Yankee Stadium, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, sausage, of Sandy Koufax, Jim Bunning seeking its first win in 13 years. where Michael Young’ssacrifice ➣ Please see GAME, 2B tomatoes, and toast wasahighlight and Juan Marichal. “Atsome point this streak’s fly at 1:37 a.m. gave the AL a4-3, of the day.Now,the rates are over one hundred pounds per person. A couple enjoying the Open bed-and- breakfast experience today would have to pay more than $300.00 per Lincecum named starter for N.L. night. Youcan buyahouse cheaper than you can rent one that provides BY MIKE FITZPATRICK MLB All- around my neck,keep me in a full catering for aweek at the Open. Associated Press Writer room.” Spectators can arrive at ST.LOUIS — TimLincecum Star game “This is agreat accomplish- Turnberry from the sea, and many plans to enjoythis trip to the All- Tonight, 8p.m. ment for me,”Lincecum said, his do, butthe bulk of the fans will Star game much more than his last long, shaggy hair protruding from come by car or train to arailway one. The first thing he has to do is ■ TV:FOX under ablack knit cap. “I think station at Girvan five miles south stay healthysohecan pitch. ■ PITCHERS:Halladay (10-3, 2.85 tomorrowthe big thing is going to of Turnberry.From Girvan there The baby-faced San Francisco ERA) at Lincecum (10-3, 2.33 ERA) be just getting to the field. And is abus link to the golf course. Giants ace waspicked to start for ■ NOTEWORTHY:Brian McCann will after that, just getting on the field.” Doesn’tmatter the hassle, the the National League on Tuesday be the only Braves representative. Halladay,10-3 with a2.85 golf fans flock to this championship, night at Busch Stadium. Toronto ERA for the Toronto Blue Jays, the oldest in golf. This is only the right-hander RoyHalladay will Lincecum made the All-Star wasselected to start by AL man- fourth time the Open has been held get the ball for the AL. team last season butmissed the ager Joe Maddon of Tampa Bay. at Turnberry.The last time (1994) Last year’sNLCyYoung game at Yankee Stadium because This is Halladay’ssixth All- Nick Price wasthe winner.Greg Award winner,Lincecum is 10-2 he wasill. Asked on Monday if he Star appearance, buthis first start- Norman wonin1986, butthe most with a2.33 ERA, making him a would takeany precautions to ing honor — and it could be his celebrated Open at Turnberry—one natural choice for NL manager makesure he doesn’tget sick final trip in aToronto uniform. AP PHOTO of the most talked about in history Charlie Manuel. Despite aslight, again this year,Lincecum said he Blue Jays general manager J.P. National League managerJer- of the championship—came in 1977 boyish build, the 25-year-old would load up on fluids to remain ry Manuel of the Phillies has when Jack Nicklaus and Tom right-hander is tied for the major hydrated and have Giants team- name 2008 Cy Young winner ➣ Please see NL, 2B Watson fought it out for the title league lead with 149 strikeouts. mate Matt Cain “put aleash Tim Lincecum to starttonight. with the last 36 holes become a match play exhibition. No other pairing wasofany consequence. Nicklaus shot 65-66 butlost the CYCLING: TOUR DE FRANCE PREP FOOTBALL: DALTON CATAMOUNTS championship by one stroketo Watson who posted 65-65. The ’77 Lance Open is remembered by Open fans Armstrong is Receiver a‘TopGun’ as “The Duel in the Sun.” currently is in This is the 138th playing of the thirdplace of BY ADAM KROHN This summer,FUhosted 30 Open championship, which began the Tour de France head- [email protected] mini-camps across the country at Prestwick in 1860, ayear before and top performers from each of ing into It’sbeen abusy summer for the start of the Civil War. Dalton High’sChas Thomason. those camps were selected for the Lodging, catering, and trafficthen today’s10th TopGun camp. stage. As the track and field and football were not achallenge. It wasafar standout prepares for his senior Thomason’sperformance in an cry from what we experience season with the Catamounts, he’s FU Atlanta camp is what earned AP PHOTO today. making ahard him TopGun status. There were eight golfers who push to be rec- “I felt excitement,”Thomason played 36 holes, and Willie Park, ognized by col- said of learning he’dbeen select- Sr., wonwith ascore of 174. Tension with Lance? leges in an ed. “Then immediately following Admission wasfree, and there attempt to play that wasanxiousness and nerv- were no Americans to worry about football at the ousness. I’ve started working out the exchange rate or finding a BY JEROME PUGMIRE to tire me abit,”hesaid. “It’stoo harder to prepare for it.” repetitive.For me there are no ten- next level. room at adecent rate. Associated Press Writer Later this At the FU camp in Atlanta, From that humble start, the LIMOGES, France — Alberto sions. Iamtotally relaxed and Thomason had the unique oppor- focused on the competition.” month,he’ll championship has grown into one Contador is playing down ten- have abig tunity of working one-on-one of the most celebrated champi- sions between him and Lance Armstrong wonseven straight with Andre Rison, aformer Tours from 1999 to 2005 and is Thomason opportunity to onship events in the world. Bill Armstrong, arivalry that has left a put his name in Atlanta Falcons receiver. Rison Rogers, who wonatSandwich in glaring unresolved issue at the aiming for another title as he grew fond of Thomason’sathleti- comes out of 31/2 years of retire- the national recruiting scene. 1981, wasaffiliated with the super Tour de France: Astana’sleader- Thomason has been invited to cism, and currently ranks agent, Mark McCormack,who ship remains in question while ment. Contador,unable to defend Thomason as one of his top his 2007 title last year because of participate in Football sent him around the world for golf these former champions vie for University’sTop Gun All-Star “Unknown Stars” in the nation on Astana’steam ban, is intent on appearances. That is when he real- the yellowjersey. Training Experience near Orlando his Website, adding to his growing list of ized the influence of the old Armstrong told French televi- from July 29-31. www.andrerison.com. achievements. He already has British Empire. “Everywhere I sion on Sunday that relations with Football University is an organ- “I got to knowAndre pretty wonthe tours of France, Italy and went,”Rogers said, “I waswarmly his Spanish teammate are strained ization that is run by the founders well,”Thomason said. “He had us Spain — something Armstrong received. Everybody thought the after nine stages of cycling’s of the U.S. Army All-American run 7-on-7 and 1-on-1 drills and Open wastheir championship.” showcase race. Contador said dur- has not done. Bowl and provides high school would critique me afterwards. He ing Monday’srest day in Limoges football players around the coun- Youcan write Loran Smith at he has grown weary of the debate. try with specialized training from ➣ Please see TOUR, 3B ➣ Please see GUN, 2B [email protected]. “It’sasubject which is starting former NFL players among others.

WWW.DALTONDAILYCITIZEN.COM 2B Tuesday, July 14, 2009 THE DAILY CITIZEN Game: Red Lobster Champs! SPORTS BRIEFS Whitfield all-stars ➣ Continued from page 1B tance because of the con- nection to the World Series. fall at Dixie tourney “Wewould love to be In 18 of the last 23 Series, The 14-U Whitfield able to snap that streak,” the team with home-field County All-Stars were elimi- said Philadelphia first base- advantage has gone on to nated from the Dixie League man Ryan Howard, aSt. win. state tournament Monday Louis native.“It always Imagine what must be with a13-7 loss to Duluth. seems liketheykind of pull going on in the mind of AL it out towards the end of the starter RoyHalladay.With game but, you know, hope- the Toronto Blue Jays will- Local swimmers set fully this year it will be dif- ing to consider trades, he seven meet records ferent.” could help the AL get Members of the Even when the All-Stars home-field advantage, then ChattanoogaArea Swim aren’tplaying in astadium get dealt to an NL con- League’sDalton Dolphins set filled with crimson-colored tender. sevenGeorgia Recreation and seats, NL players seem to “Going into the postsea- Parks AssociationDistrict 5 see red more often than not son, it wasnice to knowthat swim championship records when theymeets their AL we had home-field advan- last weekend at the Boundary counterparts. Since inter- tage throughout. We just did Waters Aquatic Center in league play beganin1997, not utilize it,”said Tampa Douglasville. the AL had a1,673-1,534 Bay’sJoe Maddon, the AL Taylor Dale set the back- advantage, according to manager.“It definitely strokerecord in the 13-14- STATSLLC. This year’s takes on adifferent shape year old boys division at season series went 137-114 because of all of that. I’m 26.51 seconds. James Fuller to the junior circuit, its sixth all for it. Ithink it makes (9-10 boys, butterfly,14.98), straight winning record and this moment alot more Stephen Jones (15-18 boys, ninth in 13 years. interesting, I’ll tell you that. freestyle and backstroke, “It’samore powerful And alittle bit tighter,I’ll 49.61 and 25.61, respective- league, maybe, the tell you that, too, because CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The ValleyPoint LadyJackets 12 and under captured both the Whitfield ly) and Joana Rosales (15-18 American League,”said you’re playing for the entire girls, individual medley, Dodgers manager Joe league.” County Recreation Department Dixie Ponytail League Championship and the end of the season tournament. Team membersinclude bottom rowleft to 1:03.32) also set individual Torre, who managed the AL Yankees captain Derek records. All-Star team six times Jeter takes the contrary right; Kristen Wyatt, Isabel Salinas, Taylor Hagan, Morgan Townsend, Tabitha Acree,Middle row; BrittanyBlevins, MekalaWhite,SydneyCovington, The Dolphins also broke after winning pennants with view, preferring the team tworelay records, with Dale, the Yankees. “Not that you with thebetterrecordget Brooke Hasty,EmilyBeck. Backrow;coaches Sonya Covington, Russ Covington, Bob Owen, TracyWhite.(not pictured TiffanyChristopher). StevenMulkey,Charles don’thavestars that meas- theextra home game. That Jones and Ricardo Chavez ure up in the National would pose logistical chal- (13-14 boys, medleyrelay, League, butmaybe not as lenges for baseball, which 1:49.46 and freestyle manyofthem.” wants to finalize hotel and freestyle relay,1:41.19.) AL dominance has not travelplans as farin PRO BASKETBALL: ATLANTAHAWKS carried into October.While advance as possible. unbeaten in the last 12 All- But maybe that’sthink- Turner Field unveils Star games, the AL has won ing too farahead for too Keeping pace with competition new Coke bottle sevenofthe past 12 World manypeople. Series. But those are best- Anew 49-foot-tall Coca- On Monday,Howard BY CHARLES ODUM Cola Contour bottle will be of-sevenmatchups, so regu- wasbasking at the attention Associated Press Writer lar-season totals are proba- unveiled at Turner Field, in his hometown. ATLANTA — The Atla- home of the Atlanta Braves, bly abetter barometer. He thought about hitting nta Hawks are hustling to “For whateverreason, on July 16th. aSt. Louis landmark and, keep pace with the Eastern the numbers have been what The new21st century no, it wasn’tthe Gateway Conference’selite teams. rendition of the iconic Coca- theyhavebeen for the last The Hawks, who traded 10 or 12 years. Idon’tthink Arch, which rises tempting- Cola Contour bottle replaces for guard Jamal Crawford it’satrue assessment of how ly beyond the right-center the original Coca-Cola Sky last month, on Monday well the game is played in field fence butinreality is Field bottle, which stood the National League,”said several blocks away. announced theyhavere- high above left field for the career savesleader Trevor Rather,heremembered his signed unrestricted free past 12 years. With ahigh- Hoffman, who squandered a Little League days at the agents MikeBibby and resolution, programmable chance to end the NL suburban Ballwin Athletic Zaza Pachulia. screen serving as the bottle’s drought three years ago in Association. He was12or The Hawks finished the famous red label and lights Pittsburgh, when he allowed 13, and the home run is still 2008-09 regular season as that can produce millions of Michael Young’sgo-ahead, talked about. the No. 4team in the con- different colors, the newbot- two-run triple with twoouts Where did the drive ference. Coach Mike tle will offer ahigh-tech way in the ninth. down the right-field line Woodson said movesmade to celebrate aBraves’ home All-Star victories have land? by Eastern Conference pow- run while carrying on the taken on increased impor- “Red Lobster,” he said. ers Boston,Orlando and traditional fireworks celebra- Cleveland put pressure on tion for which the original the Hawks to also be active bottle wasknown. this offseason. The newbottle will be “Cleveland is trying to officially unveiled by N.L.: Lineups set win it all,”said Woodson of Coca-Cola and Bravesexec- the Cavaliers, who have utivesincluding Hank Aaron ➣ Continued from page 1B Ramirez will lead offfor added Shaquille O’Neal as at aspecial ceremonyat the NL, followed by the newcomplement to home plate before the start Ricciardi said last week Philadelphia second base- LeBron James. of the BravesJuly 16th he’ll listen to trade offers man Chase Utley, St. Louis “Orlando, they’re going game against the NewYork AP PHOTO for the 2003 AL Cy Young first baseman Albert Pujols to be there and Boston has Mets at Turner Field. The Hawks resigned Mike Bibbyand Zaza Award winner,who is and Milwaukee slugger just taken it to another level, During that game, Coca- Pachulia — both unrestricted free agents — to signed through 2010 and Ryan Braun in right. Raul Ithink.” Cola and the Braveswill dis- would have to agree to a Ibanez of the Phillies will Orlando has added Vince solidify their roster and keep pace with the tribute genuine pieces of deal. be in left and bat fifth, in Carter and Brandon Bass. upgrades made by their Eastern Conference foes. memorabilia from the origi- At anewsconference front of Mets third baseman Boston signed Rasheed The Hawks nowturn to with Atlanta, he finished nal Coca-Cola SkyField Monday,broadcaster Bob David Wright, Victorino, Wallace. negotiations with forward eighth in the NBAwith 167 bottle to anumber of lucky Costas called Halladay a Cardinals catcher Yadier So where does that leave Marvin Williams, arestrict- 3-pointers last season while Bravesfans. member of the Blue Jays Molina and Lincecum. Atlanta? ed free agent. averaging 14.9points and The festivities will con- “at least for the moment,” Forthe AL, Seattle “I sure hope right there at “We’re juggling awhole 5.0 assists. tinue throughout the week- which drewaround of right fielder Ichiro Suzuki that fourth spot,”Woodson lot of balls,”said Hawks “I thinkit’sagoodsitua- end, with Coca-Cola uneasy chuckles. leads offand Yankees said Monday. general manager Rick Sund. tion for me here with this Recycling Nights on July “It’stough.Obviously, shortstop Derek Jeter is in The Hawks won47 “Marvin has got some coaching staff,”said Bibby, 17th and 18th. I’m somewhere that Ienjoy the No. 2hole. Minnesota games last season to claim options as well. Hopefully 31. “Woody is one of the being and have spent my catcherJoe Mauer bats home-court advantage for we can reach something that best coaches I’ve played for. Nationals fire Acta entire career.There’salot, I third, followed by New their first-round victory makes sense for both.” Youlook at what we have think, that goes into it,” York first baseman Mark overMiami. The Hawks Williams, who battled and what we have coming after horriblestart Halladay said. “I think as a Teixeira, Boston left field- then fell to Cleveland in injuries last season, could back, and we believe in our- WASHINGTON — player,there’sthat will to er Jason Bay,Texas center four straight games in the accept aone-year qualifying selves. We think we can get win, that will to do it in fielder Josh Hamilton, conference semifinals. MannyActa is out, and Jim offer at $7,355,165 and test it done.” Riggleman is in as the October and basically that’s Tampa Bay third baseman Woodson has endured a the free-agent market in The 7-foot Pachulia what all of this has been Evan Longoria, Toronto sometimes painful building Washington Nationals man- 2010. Williams made $7.4 averaged 6.2 points and 5.7 ager. about. Iwould likethat second baseman Aaron process. The team wononly million last season. reboundsin77games, chance. I’m not saying it Hill and Halladay. 13 games in the 2004-05 The Nationals made the Williams, 22, averaged including 26 starts. He has announcement Monday won’tbeToronto. You’d “It’sjust agreat honor season buthas improved 13.9 points and 6.3 played primarily as aback- liketobethree games up in for me and I’m extremely four straight years. morning, confirming what rebounds last season. up behind Al Horford the took place Sunday night first place and not have to excited,”Halladay said. “A “These players got a The Hawks can match last twoyears after starting after the team returned from deal with it.” highlight moment for me in chance to come back here anyNBA offer to forward in 125 games in his first two Lincecum and Halladay my career,sothank you.” and finish what theystart- Josh Childress, who played the All-Star break. Acta was seasons with the team. fired with a26-61 record, each pitched Thursday,so Hill will start in place of ed,”Woodson said of Bibby in Greece last season. “It would be very hard both will be on their regular Boston’sDustin Pedroia, and Pachulia. “I’daccepthim with the worst in the baseball, for me to leave this team and bench coach Riggleman four days of rest. last year’sleague MVP. The team’sagreements open arms, without a and go somewhere else,” In his most recent outing Pedroia’swife, Kelli, is with Bibby and Pachulia doubt,”said Woodson of said Pachulia, who said he waschosen the interim against San Diego, sevenmonths pregnant and were first reported last Childress, who wasthe wants more playoffsuc- replacement. Lincecum carried ano-hit has been in the hospital week. Bibby,who made team’sversatilesixth man. cess. “I’m looking forward Riggleman has managed bid into the seventh inning since Monday with compli- $14.9 million last season, Bibby resolved aprob- to building on it and go the Padres, Cubs and and wonhis fourth straight cations. signed athree-year deal for lem at point guard when he even farther,tonot be sat- Mariners, compiling a522- outing. Halladay waschosen to about $18 million and wasacquired during the isfied with the second 652 record overnine sea- Halladay,who has won start overKansas City ace Pachulia signed afour-year 2007-08 season. Last sea- round and go for the cham- sons. more games than anyother Zack Greinke, among oth- deal for $19 million. son, his first full season pionship.” —Staff, wire reports major league pitcher since ers. Greinkeis10-5 with an 2002, has made three starts AL-best 2.12 ERA. since returning from astint “I think Doc overthe last on the disabled list with a several years has demon- groin strain. strated to be possibly the Gun: Rison ranks WR as national talent Manuel chose one of his best pitcher in the American ownPhillies players, Gold League,”Maddon said. ➣ Continued from page 1B Thomason believesthe the position. Earlier this and Furman. Glove winner Shane “Just based on this season camp will help prime him year in atrack meet at Though no school has Victorino, to start in center and abody of work, I also talked alot about men- for the 2009 high school Southeast, he set apersonal formallymadeThomason field in place of injured thought that he deserved the tality and team work and football season. He also record in the high jump, an offer,hehopes that will Carlos Beltran, who was nod.” howtocarry yourself off hopes to play amore clearing 6-6. change in the coming elected by fans. David Wells wasthe last the field. He had alot of expanded role in the pass- “I hope to pick up some months. “I wanted aguy that had Toronto pitcher to start an wisdom to share.” ing game with the gradua- of the slack from Carter’s “I think this camp will played center field, wasa All-Stargame, in 2000. San Thomason said Rison’s tion of last season’sleading abscence,”Thomason said. get me some exposure,”he true center fielder to put out Francisco sent Jason recommendation played a receiver, Carter “I think Ican be aplaymak- said. there,”Manuel said. Schmidt to the mound six big role in him being Crutchfield. By catching er.” “If Ican earn good rat- Florida shortstop Hanley years ago. named to the TopGun twotouchdown passes in a The ultimate goal for ings as farasstars on camp. Region 7-4A playoffgame Thomason after the camp Scout.com and Rivals.com Catamounts coach Adam against Hillgrove to end and football season is to (representativesfrom both Winegarden believesthe last season, he appears play in college. In addition Websites will be at Top Read The Daily Citizen Online camp will be agood experi- ready to takeonthat to the TopGun opportunity, Gun) and if Iperform well ence for Thomason. expanded role. Thomason has participated in 1-on-1s, run the right www.daltondailycitizen.com “It’sanelite training com- And the 6-foot-1-inch, in camps at several col- routes and makecatches, bine and I’m pleasedChas 180-pound Thomason has leges, including Georgia I’m pretty sure Ican get wasselected to go to it.” some athleticismtooffer Tech, Georgia State, Duke noticed.” THE DAILY CITIZEN Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3B COMMENTARY: JIM SUTTIE’S GOLF WORLD Different putters, different strokes

There is alot of confu- line on the back strokeinan and get closer to the ball, releasing action of the put- sion among amateur golfers arching motion. He then because these putters tend to ter.This style encourages whether theyshould have a swings the putter from be more upright and longer lowhands at the setup and straight-back, straight- inside the line coming than normal. the eyes set inside the ball at through puttingstrokeoran through, and lets the putter The centered-shafted put- address, whereas the arching stroke. to go back inside the line ter is much easier to use if straight-back, straight- Most golfers are trying after hitting the putt. you are having trouble with through method encourages the arching strokebecause Sometimes this method is your putting. There is less your eyes right overthe ball that is called the gate method of face rotation already built at address. what most putting. into the putter.Asagolfer, Either method is fine to of the pros Both methods are very all you have to do is rock use, butmakesure your put- use. And, effective and used on the your shoulders up and down ter fits the strokeyou are if Tiger PGA Tour. and keep your hands out of trying to use. And, above and Phil Likethe golf swing, no the stroke. Thirty to 40 per- all, in both strokes, be as use it, it twoputting styles are the cent of the guys on the PGA natural as you can be and AP PHOTO must be same, butwhen picking Tour putt this way, so you eliminate mechanical Amateur golfersoften struggle with whether to use a right. your putter,makesure you knowitmust be agood way thoughts. Think speed, pace straight-back, straight-through putting stroke or an Wrong. knowwhat it wasdesigned to do it. and feel. arching putting stroke.Jim Suttie says both methods Well, first to do. If you putt with a The other method, the Let your naturalness are veryeffective and used on the PGA Tour. Jim of all, let center-shafted putter,you gate stroke, requires you to come out just as if you were me identi- should be using the straight- use aputter where the shaft throwing aball to first base. Suttie fy the dif- back, straight-through pen- comes into the putter near Dr.Jim Suttie,the 2000 ference dulum style of putting. the heel of the putter.The PGA Teacher of the Year,is between the twostrokes: These putters are face-bal- reason for this is because director of instruction at Astraight-back, straight- anced and, because the shaft this type of putter encour- The Club at TwinEagles in through strokeisjust what it comes in toward the center ages more of an arching North Napels, Fla. and at says. The golfer is doing his of the putter,there will be type of strokelikePhil CogHill Golf Club in best to takethe putter less face rotation during the Mickelson and Tiger Woods Lemont, Ill. Youcan write straight back on the back- stroke. use. him at [email protected]. swing and straight through Iwould recommend this But, the problem with Golf Worls, afeatureofthe on the forward swing. type of putter to the average this strokeisitencourages Naples Daily News in An arching strokeis amateur.The onlyadjust- more face rotation during Florida, is distributed by where the golfer takes the ment you mighthaveto the stroke, and you have to Scripps HowardNews club alittle inside the target makeistostand up taller be more precise with your Service.

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Often the tension seems French TV that he will not Contador could not hold back and to takeadvantage of the SPEECH AND HEARING higher from the outside than settle for third place,and “the and attacked late into the situation.” it really is,”Contador said. honest truth is that there is a final climb to the Pyrenean Fielding endless ques- Looper Speech &Hearing “The Tour is atiring race and little tension” between him ski resort of Arcalis. He tions about arift with www.loopershc.com you can’twaste energy on and Contador.Contador’s zoomed past Armstrong, as Armstrong, Contador even- things that don’tconcern the reaction the next day wasto the 37-year-old Texan used to tually acknowledged he TREE,LANDSCAPE, race.” cite several riders as con- do to rivals in his heyday. wished things were different. HARDSCAPE SERVICES Going into Tuesday’s tenders, butnot Armstrong. 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Nov. 15 — CheckerO’Reilly Auto Parts500, National GC,Chaska, Minn. VERSUS — Tour de France,stage 10, Limoges to PRO BASEBALL Derek Jeter,N.Y.Yankees; s-Evan Longoria, 24. Martin Tr uexJr.,1,845. Avondale,Ariz. Aug. 20-23 — Wyndham Championship, Issoudun, France Tampa Bay; p-Justin Morneau, Minnesota; s,w- 25. Kevin Harvick, 1,789. Nov. 22 — Ford 400, Homestead, Fla. Sedgefield CC,Greensboro,N.C. Noon 26. Bobby Labonte,1,779. Aug. 27-30 — The Barclays,Liberty National GC, Dustin Pedroia, Boston; y-Carlos Pena, Tampa VERSUS — Tour de France,stage 10, Limoges to MLB Glance 27. AJ Allmendinger,1,770. JerseyCity,N.J. Issoudun, France (same-daytape) Bay; s-MarkTeixeira, N.Y.Yankees; m-Kevin 28. Reed Sorenson, 1,759. 8p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Yo ukilis,Boston; p-Michael Yo ung, Texas; m-Ben 29. Sam Hornish Jr., 1,754. VERSUS — Tour de France,stage 10, Limoges to East Division Zobrist, Tampa Bay. 30. David Ragan, 1,708. Issoudun, France (same-daytape) WLPct GB OUTFIELDERS — s-Jason Bay, Boston; p-Carl 31. Michael Waltrip,1,584. GOLF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Philadelphia 48 38 .558 — Crawford, Tampa Bay; p-Curtis Granderson, 31. David Stremme,1,584. 8p.m. Florida 46 44 .511 4 Detroit; s-Josh Hamilton, Texas; p,x-Torii Hunter, 33. Paul Menard, 1,562. PGA CYCLING FOX — All-Star Game,atSt. Louis Atlanta 43 45 .489 6 LA Angels; m-Adam Jones,Baltimore; s-Ichiro 34. Robby Gordon, 1,529. WNBABASKETBALL NewYork4245.483 61/2 Suzuki, Seattle; y-Nelson Cruz, Texas. 35. John Andretti, 1,274. PGA Tour Statistics Tour of France 7p.m. Washington 26 61 .299 22 1/2 National League 36. Scott Speed, 1,273. Through July 12 ESPN2 — Los Angeles at Connecticut Central Division PITCHERS — p-Heath Bell, San Diego; p-Chad 37. David Gilliland, 1,064. Scoring Average Monday(Rest Day) WLPct GB Billingsley, L.A. Dodgers; p,x-Jonathan Broxton, 38. Regan Smith, 943. 1, Tiger Woods,68.26. 2, Steve Stricker, 69.30. 3, (After nine stages) St. Louis 49 42 .538 — L.A. Dodgers; p,x-Matt Cain, San Francisco; y- 39. Brad Keselowski, 787. David Toms,69.33. 4, Jim Furyk, 69.48. 5(tie), 1. Rinaldo Nocentini, Italy,AG2R-La Mondiale,34 Milwaukee 45 43 .511 21/2 Zach Duke, Pittsburgh; m-Francisco Cordero, 40. Joe Nemechek, 718. Brian Gayand Hunter Mahan, 69.50. 7, Tim Clark, hours,24minutes,21seconds. Houston 44 44 .500 31/2 Cincinnati; m-Ryan Franklin, St. Louis; m-Dan 41. Dave Blaney, 656. 69.57. 8, Sean O’Hair,69.58. 9, KennyPerry, 2. Alberto Contador,Spain, Astana, 6seconds Chicago 43 43 .500 31/2 Haren, Arizona; y-TrevorHoffman, Milwaukee; p- 42. Bill Elliott, 537. 69.62. 10, Lucas Glover, 69.63. behind. Cincinnati 42 45 .483 5 TRANSACTIONS Josh Johnson, Florida; m-Ted Lilly,Chicago Cubs; 43. Max Papis,502. Driving Distance 3. Lance Armstrong, United States,Astana, :08. Pittsburgh 38 50 .432 91/2 44. Aric Almirola, 451. 1, Bubba Watson, 312.0. 2, RobertGarrigus, 4. Levi Leipheimer,United States,Astana, :39. West Division p-Tim Lincecum, San Francisco; m-Jason Marquis, Colorado; p-Francisco Rodriguez, N.Y.Mets; p- 45. Scott Riggs,448. 309.2. 3, Dustin Johnson, 307.2. 4, Gary 5. BradleyWiggins,Britain, Garmin-Slipstream, Monday’sMoves WLPct GB Woodland, 306.4. 5, NickWatney, 302.5. 6, :46. Johan Santana, N.Y.Mets. 46. Tony Raines,352. BASEBALL Los Angeles 56 32 .636 — CharleyHoffman, 301.7. 7, J.B. Holmes,301.2. 8, 6. Andreas Kloeden, Germany, Astana, :54. CATCHERS — p-Brian McCann, Atlanta; s-Yadier 47. Travis Kvapil, 292. National League San Francisco 49 39 .557 7 Scott Piercy,300.9. 9, Bill Haas,300.3. 10, 7. Tony Martin, Germany, Team Columbia-High Molina, St. Louis. 48. JeremyMayfield, 288. WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Fired manager Colorado 47 41 .534 9 49. MikeBliss,243. Harrison Frazar,300.0. Road, 1:00. MannyActa. Named bench coach Jim Riggleman Arizona 38 51 .427 18 1/2 INFIELDERS — m-Prince Fielder,Milwaukee; p- Driving AccuracyPercentage 8. Christian Vande Velde,United States,Garmin- Adrian Gonzalez, San Diego; m-Ryan Howard, 50. PatrickCarpentier,235. interim manager. San Diego 36 52 .409 20 Money 1, David Toms,76.06%. 2, Joe Durant, 74.65%. 3, Slipstream, 1:24. American Association ——— Philadelphia; p-Orlando Hudson, L.A. Dodgers; s- Scott McCarron, 73.67%. 4, Brian Gay, 73.27%. 5, 9. Andy Schleck, Luxembourg, Team Saxo Bank, AlbertPujols,St. Louis; s-HanleyRamirez, Florida; 1. Matt Kenseth, $4,521,252 GRAND PRAIRIE AIRHOGS—Signed INF Sunday’sGames 2. Tony Stewart,$4,429,935 Scott Verplank, 73.18%. 6, MarkBrooks,72.87%. 1:49. m-Freddy Sanchez, Pittsburgh; p-Miguel Tejada, Jonathan Dziomba. Chicago Cubs 7, St. Louis 3, 1st game 3. Jimmie Johnson, $3,891,292 7, Tim Clark, 72.66%. 8, TomLehman, 71.96%. 9, 10. VincenzoNibali, Italy,Liquigas,1:54. Houston; s-Chase Utley, Philadelphia; s-David LINCOLN SALTDOGS—Released RHP Josh N.Y.Mets 9, Cincinnati 7 4. Jeff Gordon, $3,835,493 Paul Goydos,71.91%. 10, BartBryant, 71.90%. 11. Luis Leon Sanchez, Spain, Caisse d’Epargne, Wright, N.Y.Mets; p-Ryan Zimmerman, Giles. Philadelphia 5, Pittsburgh 2 5. Kevin Harvick, $3,611,999 Greens in Regulation Pct. 2:16. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS—Released INF L.A. Dodgers 7, Milwaukee 4 Washington. 6. Kyle Busch, $3,582,211 1, John Senden, 71.31%. 2, Sean O’Hair,70.83%. 12. Maxime Montfort, Belgium, Team Columbia- Landon Camp. Houston 5, Washington 0 OUTFIELDERS — s,x-Carlos Beltran, N.Y.Mets; 7. CarlEdwards,$3,191,652 3, KennyPerry, 70.19%. 4, Charles Warren, High Road, 2:21. Can-Am League Colorado 8, Atlanta 7 s-Ryan Braun, Milwaukee; p-Brad Hawpe, 8. KaseyKahne,$3,111,950 69.84%. 5, BrinyBaird, 69.49%. 6(tie), David Toms 13. Frank Schleck, Luxembourg, Team Saxo Bank, QUEBEC CAPITALES—Signed LHP Rhett Barber. San Diego 10, San Francisco 4 Colorado; s-Raul Ibanez, Philadelphia; p-Hunter 9. JoeyLogano,$3,020,757 and JayWilliamson, 69.44%. 8, D.J. Trahan, 2:25. United League Florida 8, Arizona 1 Pence,Houston; p-Justin Upton, Arizona; i-Shane 10. Jeff Burton, $2,964,107 69.28%. 9, Camilo Villegas,69.10%. 10, Scott 14. Roman Kreuziger,Czech Republic,Liquigas, AMARILLO DILLAS—Released RHP Josh Smith, St. Louis 4, Chicago Cubs 2, 2nd game Victorino,Philadelphia; y-Jayson Werth, 11. Ryan Newman, $2,927,764 Verplank, 69.05%. 2:40. LHP Eric Smith, and INF CoreyLozano.Signed Monday’sGames Philadelphia. 12. David Reutimann, $2,865,379 Total Driving 15. Vladimir Efimkin, Russia, AG2R-La Mondiale, RHP Adam White. No games scheduled 13. MarkMartin, $2,847,203 1, Lucas Glover, 63. 2, MathewGoggin, 82. 3, John 2:45. BASKETBALL Today’sGame All-Star Lineups 14. Juan PabloMontoya,$2,717,929 Senden, 87. 4, KennyPerry, 88. 5, Charles Warren, 16. Carlos Sastre,Spain, Cervelo Test Team, 2:52. National Basketball Association All-Star Game at St. Louis,8:05 p.m. 15. Kurt Busch, $2,667,884 90. 6, Jonathan Byrd, 91. 7, RobertAllenby, 92. 8, 17. Mikel Astarloza, Spain, Euskaltel-Euskadi, CHICAGO BULLS—Signed GJannero Pargo. Wednesday’sGames American League 16. Greg Biffle,$2,651,934 Hunter Mahan, 96. 9, Bill Haas,100. 10, Boo 3:02. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS—Signed G-F Anthony No games scheduled 1. Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle,rf 17. DennyHamlin, $2,604,889 Weekley, 107. 18. Cadel Evans,Australia, Silence-Lotto,3:07. Parker. 2. Derek Jeter,New Yo rk,ss 18. Martin Tr uexJr.,$2,592,427 Putting Average 19. Kim Kirchen, Luxembourg, Team Columbia- TORONTORAPTORS—Signed GJarrett Jack to AMERICAN LEAGUE 3. Joe Mauer,Minnesota, c 19. Reed Sorenson, $2,590,061 1, LukeDonald, 1.701. 2, Steve Stricker, 1.717. 3, HTC,3:16. an offer sheet. East Division 4. MarkTeixeira, NewYork, 1b 20. Brian Vickers,$2,587,704 Dean Wilson, 1.721. 4, Joe Ogilvie,1.722. 5(tie), 20. Vladimir Karpets,Russia, Team Katusha, 3:49. FOOTBALL WLPct GB 5. Jason Bay, Boston, lf 21. Clint Bowyer,$2,566,909 Charlie Wi and AnthonyKim, 1.723. 7, Justin Also Canadian Football League Boston 54 34 .614 — 6. Josh Hamilton, Texas,cf 22. Bobby Labonte,$2,495,574 Leonard, 1.725. 8(tie), CharleyHoffman and Brian 28. George Hincapie,United States,Team WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Named Manny NewYork5137.580 3 7. Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay, 3b 23. David Stremme,$2,473,917 Gay, 1.727. 10, Geoff Ogilvy,1.728. Columbia-HTC,5:25. Matsakis running backs coach. Tampa Bay4841.539 61/2 8. Aaron Hill, Toronto,2b 24. Paul Menard, $2,427,681 Birdie Average 69. David Zabriskie,United States,Garmin- HOCKEY Toronto 44 46 .489 11 9. RoyHalladay, Toronto,p 25. AJ Allmendinger,$2,374,553 1, Dustin Johnson, 4.43. 2, AnthonyKim, 4.35. 3, Slipstream, 29:50. National HockeyLeague Baltimore 40 48 .455 14 ——— 26. Dale Earnhardt Jr., $2,353,839 Hunter Mahan, 4.34. 4, Geoff Ogilvy,4.23. 5, Sean 164. Tyler Farrar,United States,Garmin- CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Signed CMark Central Division National League 27. Sam Hornish Jr., $2,348,583 O’Hair,4.19. 6, Lucas Glover, 4.17. 7, Tiger Woods Slipstream, 1:26:32. Cullen to aone-year contract. WLPct GB 1. HanleyRamirez, Florida, ss 28. Marcos Ambrose,$2,313,649 ,4.16. 8(tie), Phil Mickelson and Steve Stricker, 167. DannyPate,United States,Garmin- MONTREAL CANADIENS—Signed FAndreas Detroit 48 39 .552 — 2. Chase Utley, Philadelphia, 2b 29. Elliott Sadler,$2,246,888 4.15. 10, Fred Couples,4.14. Slipstream, 1:29:42. Engqvist to athree-year contract. Chicago 45 43 .511 31/2 3. AlbertPujols,St. Louis,1b 30. Jamie McMurray,$2,241,639 Eagles (Holes per) NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Signed DNolan Minnesota 45 44 .506 4 4. Ryan Braun, Milwaukee,rf 31. Robby Gordon, $2,237,892 1, Bubba Watson, 73.4. 2, TagRidings,84.9. 3, Today: The 10th stage,a120.9-mile ride from Yo nkman to aone-year contract. Kansas City 37 51 .420 11 1/2 5. Raul Ibanez, Philadelphia, lf 32. CaseyMears,$2,178,838 TommyGainey, 93.0. 4(tie), NickWatneyand Limoges to Issoudun, which should favorsprinters. NEW JERSEY DEVILS—Named Jacques Lemaire Cleveland 35 54 .393 14 6. David Wright, NewYork, 3b 33. David Ragan, $2,102,088 Dustin Johnson, 97.2. 6, Phil Mickelson, 100.3. 7, coach and Mario Tremblayassistant coach. West Division 7. Shane Victorino,Philadelphia, cf 34. Michael Waltrip,$1,976,013 Davis Love III, 110.0. 8, Tiger Woods,115.2. 9, Retained assistant coach TommyAlbelin and goal- WLPct GB 8. Ya dier Molina, St. Louis,c 35. Scott Speed, $1,898,053 Zach Johnson, 120.0. 10, Trevor Immelman, 122.4. tending coach Jacques Caron. Named John Los Angeles 49 37 .570 — 9. Tim Lincecum, San Francisco,p 36. John Andretti, $1,700,168 Sand Save Percentage MacLean coach, Kevin Dean assistant coach and Texas 48 39 .552 11/2 37. David Gilliland, $1,447,244 1, LukeDonald, 67.47%. 2, Kevin Na, 64.21%. 3, Chris Terrerigoaltending coach of Lowell (AHL) Seattle 46 42 .523 4 38. Dave Blaney, $1,242,900 David Mathis,63.64%. 4, Webb Simpson, 62.31%. AP SPORTLIGHT NEW YORK RANGERS—Agreed to terms with G Oakland 37 49 .430 12 39. Joe Nemechek, $1,209,273 5, Brian Gay, 62.22%. 6, Ben Curtis,61.96%. 7, Chad Johnson. ——— 40. Regan Smith, $1,045,946 NickO’Hern, 61.36%. 8, Hunter Mahan, 60.40%. 9, July 14 American HockeyLeague Sunday’sGames 41. Brad Keselowski, $988,784 MarkWilson, 59.79%. 10, Ian Poulter,59.68%. HARTFORD WOLF PACK—Signed DTrevor Detroit 10, Cleveland 1 AUTO RACING 1951 — Citation is the first horse to win $1 million 42. Scott Riggs,$830,523 All-Around Ranking in acareer by taking the Hollywood Gold Cup by Glass. Boston 6, Kansas City 0 43. Aric Almirola, $826,313 1, Steve Stricker, 276. 2, Sean O’Hair,284. 3, Tiger HERSHEY BEARS—Named MarkFrench coach Baltimore 4, Toronto 2 NASCAR Sprint Cup four lengths in Inglewood, Calif.Citation retires 44. Bill Elliott, $756,115 Woods,285. 4, David Toms ,293. 5, KennyPerry, after the race with total earnings of $1,085,760. and Troy Mann assistant coach. Oakland 7, Tampa Bay3 Leaders 45. Tony Raines,$676,000 325. 6, Tim Clark, 335. 7, Hunter Mahan, 343. 8, MANITOBA MOOSE—Announced the Vancouver Minnesota 13, Chicago White Sox7 Citation ranout of the moneyonly once in 45 Through July 11 46. Max Papis,$609,800 Lucas Glover, 346. 9, Dustin Johnson, 347. 10, starts. Canucks have agreed to acontract extension with L.A. Angels 5, N.Y.Yankees 4 Points 47. JeremyMayfield, $568,888 Zach Johnson, 348. coach Scott Arniel. Seattle 5, Texas 3 1964 — Jacques Anquetil wins his fifth Tour de 1. Tony Stewart,2,884. 48. Travis Kvapil, $520,708 PGA TOUR Official MoneyLeaders France.It’shis fourth straight title in cycling’spre- SYRACUSE CRUNCH—Signed DDavid Liffiton. 2. Jeff Gordon, 2,709. 49. MikeBliss,$469,778 1, Tiger Woods (9), $4,560,163. 2, Steve Stricker WORCESTER SHARKS—Promoted Suzanne mier event. All-Star Rosters 3. Jimmie Johnson, 2,672. 50. Sterling Marlin, $359,270 (15), $3,967,458. 3, KennyPerry(17), $3,901,830. 1967 — Eddie Mathews of the Astros hits his 500th Schwartz to senior director of sales and marketing, 4. Kurt Busch, 2,526. Schedule 4, Phil Mickelson (12), $3,810,561. 5, Zach home runoff San Francisco’sJuan Marichal at LindseyMarranca to senior account executiveand Today 5. DennyHamlin, 2,457. July 26 — Allstate 400 at The Brickyard, Johnson (18), $3,716,508. 6, Geoff Ogilvy (13), CandlestickPark. Houston beats the Giants 8-6. Eric Lindquist to director of public relations and At BuschStadium, St. Louis 6. CarlEdwards,2,438. Indianapolis $3,346,454. 7, Sean O’Hair (15), $3,153,544. 8, (s-starter,elected by fans; m-managers pick; 1968 — Hank Aaron hits his 500th home runoff broadcasting. Named Katie Kohutanycz sales and 7. Ryan Newman, 2,385. Aug. 2 — Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500, Lucas Glover(18), $3,020,481. 9, Brian Gay(17), MikeMcCormickasthe Atlanta Braves beat the p-players’selection; i-internet voting; w-with- marketing coordinator,Tim Wegner assistant 8. KaseyKahne,2,336. Long Pond, Pa. $2,782,235. 10, NickWatney(15), $2,599,686. San Francisco Giants 4-2. equipment manager and Erin McGlashing drew; x-injured, will not play; y-replacement) 9. Juan PabloMontoya,2,321. Aug. 9 — HeluvaGood! Sour Cream Dips at The Schedule 1985 — KathyBaker beats Judy Clarkbythree accounting clerk. American League 10. Kyle Busch, 2,298. Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y. July 16-19 — The Open Championship,Turnberry strokes to win the U.S. Women’sOpen golf title. International HockeyLeague PITCHERS — m-AndrewBailey, Oakland; p-Josh 11. MarkMartin, 2,296. Aug. 16 — Michigan 400, Brooklyn, Mich. (Ailsa Course), Turnberry, Scotland 1985 — The Baltimore Stars defeat the Oakland FORTWAYNE KOMETS—Re-signed DGuy Beckett, Boston; m-MarkBuerhle,Chicago White 12. Matt Kenseth, 2,295. Aug. 22 — Sharpie 500, Bristol, Tenn. July 16-19 — U.S. Bank Championship in Invaders 28-24 to win the United States Football Dupuis. Sox; m-Brian Fuentes,L.A. Angels; p-Zack 13. Greg Biffle,2,285. Sep.6—PepBoysAuto 500, Hampton, Ga. Milwaukee,Brown Deer Park GC,Milwaukee League championship. TENNIS Greinke, Kansas City; p-RoyHalladay, Toronto; m- 14. David Reutimann, 2,219. Sep.12—Chevy Rock&Roll 400, Richmond, Va. July 23-26 — RBC Canadian Open, Glen Abbey 1986 — Jane Geddes beats Sally Little in an 18- WTATOUR—Named StaceyAllaster chairman Felix Hernandez, Seattle; p-Edwin Jackson, 15. Clint Bowyer,2,169. Sep.20—Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. GC,Oakville,Ontario hole playoff to takethe U.S. Women’sOpen cham- and CEO. Detroit; p-Joe Nathan, Minnesota; p-Jonathan 16. Brian Vickers,2,149. 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Commercial ANNOUNCEMENTS ITEMS FOR RENT 726 Buildings 751 Apartments 1130/1132 Burleyson $485mon 103 Found 705 Homes For Sale $240dep.2BR 1BA. *707-2 Found dog. Came to our home in $2,000Dn. Starting at $700/mo. Lance 2BR 1.5BA $525/mo., $260 dep.Newly remodeled, 2 Chatsworth. Norton Bridge/ OWNER FINANCING. Several *19,000 sq.ft. -2105 E. Walnut River Rd. /Bryant Rd. area. Call 3Bd/2 Ba. homes in Whitfield & weeks free w/1 yr.lease.706- Ave. Retail space,Nextto 279-1380 wkdy 9-5:30 to describe.(706)280-5777 Murray Remodeled, very nice. Hobby Lobby, across from Mall. Owner/Broker706-529-0650 $8.50 s/f annually -$13,458.33/o. FINANCIAL *97,000 sq. ft., 454 Hwy 225 $8,000 TAXREFUND!! (Bretlin) .15 s/f No Credit Check. Owner *Retail space -Dalton Place Financing. Rent to Own or Shop.Ctr. 2518 Cleveland Hwy. 254 Money to Lend 1200, 1400, 44,000 SF avail. Lease Purchase. 1st Month Free Rent. $300 706-279-1380 Wkdys 9-5:30 deposit. Walking distance from LowRates,Affordable Payments. STOP RENTING TODAYMOVE major mills.Stove,Refrig., AC, CASH LOANS COMPANY IN TOMORROW!!!! Commercial washer dryerhookup.2BR 1BA 706-278-7600 Don Babb706-463-2333 or Subject to our liberal credit policies 727 Propeties Apt. NO PETS! 706-277-7546 706-397-2087 [email protected] or 815 E. Walnut Ave. Fmrly MarkBurnett 706-529-5901 AAMCO Trans.Best Traffic EMPLOYMENT 1st month, 1/2 off! 2bd, 1ba, DALTON. location. Equip &complete w/d hookup,c/h/a. Power, water, 4906 Muse Rd.2BR 1BAfixer office.706-279-1380 wkdys 9- &cable furnished. Close to upper,2acres.$74,000, $1,000 5:30 310 General dn. as lowas$650 month. downtown. $175/wk or $650/ mo. Commercial $200/dep.706-581-4615 FUN JOB!!! C.E.B., Inc. now 315 Foster 2BR1BAfenced 728 Rental yard, $79,900, $1,000 dn as hiring 18-23+ sharpguys &girls 1st WEEK FREE!! 2bd, 2ba. lowas$550 month to work and travel. Travel A/C,cable,parking, $155 wk. CHATSWORTH expenses paid in full. Sign on No Pets! Renovated. 706-263- 3887 Maple Grove Rd.Brick Bonus.Fun outgoing personality 0743 or 646-884-4480 home,3BR2BA$115,000 amust. We train. 1-866-918- *302 S. Thornton 5,500 SF, $5,000 dn, as lowas$850 mon 4795 includes utilities, between 2BED 1BATH Duplex. w/single WESTSIDE Newspaper office &Bank of Am. car garage.C/H/A, $475/ mo., 3038 Hurricane Rd. 2BR1BA. Leading synthetic turf 1.10 s/f $300/dep.water furnished. 706- $69,900, $1,000 dn, $615 mon manufacture nowhiring tufting *1515 Abutment Rd. 10,000 sq. 259-8474 or 706-271-6900 Look forthe solutiontotoday’sSudoku Puzzle TUNNEL HILL operators,menders and creelers ft. includes utilities.Manysizes on page 6B of the classifieds. for1st and 2nd shift. Apply in 2898 Dogwood 2BR1BA, or suites.1.3 mi. S. of Walnut 2BR1.5 BA -*503B Colter,2BR person at: ChallengerIndustries, $69,900, $1000 dn. $595 mon. .85 s/f 1.5BA $445 mth, $220 dp.706- Inc. COHUTTA *Camelot Bldg,Near I-75. 1514 279-1380 wkd 9-5:30 205 Boring Dr.(off S. Bypass) 373 WolfeSt. 4BR2BA, W. Walnut Ave. Between Long 751 Apartments 752 Homes For Rent $85,000, w/ $1,000 dn. as low John Silvers &Burger King. Dalton, GA. 30721 2Months Free Rent!!! Motel Rooms ForRent: S. Dixie EOE -DrugFree Workplace as $650 month. 5,500 S/F.1.10 s/f Hwy.41. Standard -$95/wk. Lg.- 706-279-1380 wkdys 9-5:30. Super DeluxeTownhome $125/$135wk. Dep.= 2wks. Trucking rent. Furnished +TV, basic 31,000 sq ft. Masonrybuilding, 4 2Bedroom, 11/2 bath 320 Opportunities cable,private phone.706-279- loading docks &offices.1block huge closets,pool 1380 wkdys 9-5:30 Summer Special 2week FREE **Truck Driver Training** off 4lane Abutment Rd. on w/ cabana. w/ 1yr. lease -Sweetwater Rd. LowCost Opportunity.Get your Callahan Rd. 706-226-6245 BEST DEAL IN DALTON Reasonable Rates! Move- 3BR2BA, $145wk, $290dep. professional career started Office space forlease. BEST LOCATION in Special! So.end of Murray Co off Hwy today. 706-624-9461. Available Now! 1400 sq. ft. suite TRUE LUXURY 1&2BRapts.available in 225 S1/2 +acre lots,beautiful 1216 Percheron Drivein and 2,500 sf.suite.800 College Chatsworth, Spring Place & countrysetting. Severalto YARD SALES Mountain Oak Estates.3 Dr.706-226-6245 8:30a-5:00p 706-279-1801 Eton. Call now706-695-4880. choose from. Sweetwater Rd., ChatsworthHwy.225 Fm Chats bedroom, 2bath. Formal living Office: 2700 S.F. Excellent STAY LODGE Hwy.TakeHwy 225 S13mi. Fm room, eat-in kitchen. Northwest condition. 1143 E. Walnut Ave. Effic. Apt. with kitchen. Furnw/all ASWEET DEAL FOR YOU!! Calhoun, takeHwy 225 N, 6mi school district. utilities.Laundryfac., basic Call: 706-581-1037 Well maintained. past Elks Golf Course,1miN.of TIP $159,000. cable.Private phones furn. Restaurants forrent: *410 S. Convenient location! 4-way at Nickelsville. 706-279- OF Starting at $129.99/wk plus tax Hamilton (fmrly Bailey’sDiner) Call PARK CANYON APTS 1380 wkdys 9-5:30 THE Suite Deals 1BR $175.00 per Incl. equipment $3,495 mo.*801 706-226-6054 DAY Call: 706-529- E. Walnut Ave. Barrett week. Call 706-278-0700 0410 Email: [email protected] 2bedroom 1bath, great location Marketplace $2995/Mo.$2000 in Spring Place.Huge yard, front STAYLODGE -WILLOWDALE dp. (fmrly El Taco) fully furnished. Don’t Down Size, Economize! fenced in. $450 mon, $0 dep. 706-279-1380wkdys 9-5:30 1, 2, &3Bedroom units MOVE IN SPECIAL 706-695-7378 8a-6p. Before Your Sale Some Amenities MayInclude: Space Available.2514 E. Walnut. 1st Week $100.00 "Prepare to startearly. *Utilities Furnished 3,000 sq. ft. Can be divided. 706-278-0700 Collectors and antique dealers *Washer &Dryer In Each Apt 2br, 1bahome.6years old. 106 Green Brier Plaza next to BB&T liketoshowupearly in the *Ceiling Fans LowerMill Creek Road. morning Bank. Phone 706-217-8251 $575/mo., $375/dep.Call 706- *Playground &Soccer Field UNDERWOOD LODGE "Spruce up.Ifyour sale is in the Warehouse forlease in Dalton *Stove &Refrigerator 226-2508 garage,clean it out and sweep. 20,640 dq. ft. &25,800 sq. ft. *Dishwasher Furnished Efficiency with If it’soutside,mow the lawn. Call: 706-278-1566 *Free Extended Cable TV kitchenette.All Utilities & 3BR1BA1309 Coogler $160 "Gather lots of shopping bags. wk, $320 dep.102 GaySt. $165 6.5 ACRES!! 3Bedroom, *On Site Managers Cable!! LaundryFacility Most people underestimate wk, $330 dep.706-279-1380 2Bath, kitchen, living room. RENTAL HOUSING Call For Our Move-In Special Available. howmanytheywill need. wkdys 9-5:30 178 Red Oak 706-278-3776 Move In Specials $70-$90 ""To place an ad in the Ya rd forfirst week! Sale Section of this newspaper: Way. Chatsworth. 751 Apartments $55,000 Eton. Townhouse.Nice 2br, 1.5 Call Jennifer 706-272-7703 1bedroom apartment on Tibbs ba. Fully equipped kitchen. Wood 706-226-4651 or Call 706-602- Bridge Rd. $325 month, $100 &tile floors.W/D connections. Laura 706-272-7707 deposit. Water furnished. No Huge living room. Water 9304 or 706-618-9896 752 Homes For Rent pets.706-260-9189 before 9pm furnished. Move in special. No BANKRUPTCY AUCTION 3bedroom Duplex. Cleveland PETS/LIVESTOCK CABIN: Toward Ellijay, 3bdrm2 1STORY completely furn. effic. deposit, 1/2 off 1st month. 706- Saturday, July 18th - Hwy.Appliances,&washer/ bath beautiful cabin. Noisy Cable TV,phone,microwave, 980-3361 10:00 AM stream, spring, decks,secluded. dryerhookup.706-581-2062 kitc. supplies,linens,utilities Lrg 2BR apt. 527 Burgess Rd. Ringgold, $144,900. Call 706-273-4514. 502 Free Pets furniture North Tibbs Road. Near NewCedar RidgeElem. Catoosa County Georgia $149/weekly,278-7189. W/D hookup.Pwr &water 4BR2.5 BA, living room Free to good inside home only.8 w/fireplace,double garage, Cleve.Hwy area. 4BR2BA, included. $170/ wk, $300/ dep Antique Classic &Collector week old kittens.Dewormed and 1STORY,1bedroom, lowutility corner lot eat in kitchen. Rent manuf.home ,approx. 1acre lot. 1yr. lease.Available Now! 706- Automobiles, Equipment, vaccinated. Manycolors to bills.Water furnished, washer/ $950, $500 dep.Grassdale Rd. 1954 Corvette, 2003 Anniversary Hrdwd, all kit. appl., approx. 483-7919. choose from. 706-313-0310 dryerconnection, utility room, Call 770-434-4177. Corvettes, Chevrolet SSR Roadsters, 2000 sf.$74,900. 706-264-1932 attic storage.N.Tibbs Rd. El Camino, 47’ Chevrolet, 54’ (706)278-7189 Chevrolet, Super Sport Novas, 66’ Free to agood home,female Lease purchase.3br,1ba. 4047 The Daily Photo Mustang, Dale Earnhardt Australian Shepard. Has been 1, 2, &3BdApt’s-Starting at Nottingham Dr.Dalton, Ga. SS Monte Carlo and much more. spayed, up to date on shots.1 $125/week. Power,water, Fenced Ya rd, central heating/air, 1/2 yr old. Great with cats.Free cable furnished. Some are brand new and have never screened in porch. $75,000. crate &leash. 706-673-6266 or For details. 706-463-0672, been driven or titled. $2000/down, $550/month. Call 706-463-0740 ask forDonna. 706-463-0671 &Español 423-580-3469leave msg. 706-463-0945 Preview/Inspection: Loving home wanted forvery Friday July 17th from sweet adult cat named “Blackie”. LOCALMANUFACTURING IN SEARCH OF A Neutered, have had shots &are SHEARING MACHINE OPERATOR 10AM until 5PM litter boxtrained 706-226-5229 NO early Preview or 423-400-7313 Must have aminimum of 5years Loving home wanted forvery experience and be drug-free 175 Cassidy Lane, sweet adult cat named “Ginger”. Ringgold ,GA. Spayed, have had shots &are Excellent companybenefits offered including litter boxtrained 706-226-5229 health, lifeand dental insurance,401K, etc. Asset Management Logistics at or 423-400-7313 Mail resumes to Blind BoxU-8 Submitted by 423-240-1482 or Barbara N. Stanley of Tunnel Hill, GA Flipper McDaniel &Associates Free to agood home.Female c/o The Daily Citizen To submit your photo, email photo, name at 706-625-5711 American Pit Bull, does not like and city to: [email protected] www.bkauctions.com cats.(706)313-0310 P. O. Box1167 •Dalton, GA 30722 6B Tuesday, July 14, 2009 THE DAILY CITIZEN Mobile Homes 752 Homes For Rent 778 For Rent 807 Import Autos 809 Trucks 812Sport Utility Vehicle 2WEEKS FREE! 2&3BD homes,manyw/hdwd floors. $Simple Management Large lots &private pond. Pets Services LLC welcome.Carbondale area. 706-508-4370 Water/garbage service included Se Habla Español $120/wk. 706-383-8123 Over 40 Homes With Pictures to Choose From On Our 3bd 2ba dblwide.970A Website At: Beaverdale Rd. hdwd flr.$145 2004 Eddie Bauer Limited 2006 GMC 16 ft boxtruck Ye l- www.picksimple.com wk, $290dep.Water,lawnmaint. 2005 BMW M3 Cabriolet, 36k Edition Ford Explorer.$12,500 low. 6.0 V8 Unleaded engine w/ RENT TO OWN furnished. No Pets or ATV’s. 706- miles,6sp.,still under factory OBO.82,300 miles.Health 300 hp.Auto.Transmission, Federal TaxCredit 271-6718 warranty,carbon blackonblack, Issues Force Sale.4WD.Fully A/C,ABS brakes,Power Get Yo ur Down Payment Harman/Kardon sound, Loaded. Single Owner.Excellent Steering, 2BucketSeats, Motorcycles Rebated TRANSPORTATION navigation, heated seats, condition. Black/tan exterior;tan 856 &Bikes AM/FM radio,10ftloading ramp **COHUTTA–472 WolfeSt. xenon headlights,garage kept, interior.Leather seats.Contact Antiques w’ 1000lb capacity.Mileage 4BR/2BA $650 aMth and one owner,asking $43,000. 706-260-0283. $1000 Down 801 &Classics Call: 706-260-1673 ranging from 40,000 –75,000 **COHUTTA –3/2 285 Wheeler miles.Sale price is $12,000 - 2005 GMC EnvoySLT.Loaded Dam Road $645 aMth &$1000 $14000. Only method of with everyoption available.47K Down HAS ALAKE!!!!! payment accepted is certified miles,1-owner,garage kept, non **DALTON –Bear Creek checkormoneyorder.Sorryno smoker,$12,000. Call 706-280- 3BR/1.5BA $850 aMth and financing Contact Josh Hall @ 8268 $1000 Down 1976 Chevy Impala, 4-door, Penske, Day- 706-277-9477, 2003 Suzuki Savage 650. Low **DALTON –1827 Swanson good condition &clean. Night- 423-304-6669 miles,likenew,alwaysgarage 2005 Super Charged Mini 2BR/1BA $450 aMth and Everything original, PS,PB, kept. Teal green. Just Reduced Cooper.6speed. Convertible. $1000 Down upholsterygood. 70,010 actual to: $3,000 OBO.706-275-7035. Premium SportPackage.One **DALTON –3/2 Doublewide miles.Auto,350 eng. Kept owner,40,000 miles, 2006 CBR 600 F4I, blue.5,300 610 Crystal ViewCourt$810 a covered. Harmon/Kardon parking miles,jardine slip on pipe.2 Mth &$1000 Down $4,000 Firm. 706-226-1224. sensors,cruise control, auto air. years warranty remaining. Never **DALTON –3/2 Doublewide Price $21,000. been laid down. Excellent 437 Frontier Trail$745 aMth & 805 Buses Likenew.2004 Explorer.V8 Call: 706-313-1119. condition. $5,.400 or best offer. $1000 Down engine with 3rd rowseat. Well Call: 706-508-3955 FOR RENT maintained. Manyextras.Only **DALTON 5TH AVE 2006 Ford F150 GTR show $9,500. Call: 706-280-1431 JUST LIKE NEW!! APARTMENS truckWest Coast Customs 2006 FLHXI HarleyDavidson 1BR/1BA$375 aMth. & conversion. American Racing RECREATION Street Glide,vivid black, full $375 Deposit chrome wheels.Each with 5 Rinehartexhaust, passenger 2BR/1BA $425 aMth. & wheel locks fortheft prevention. detachable backrest, AM/FM $425 Deposit Bed tauno cover. Only 1000 of 851 Boats radio &CDplayer, security Silver Eagle 318 Jimmy. 9 3BR/1BA $600 aMth. & these trucks were made in system, garage kept, only 4,300 speed, RR. 2coleman roof air $600 deposit. 2005 Toyota SolaraSLE 2006. "GTR" custom interior. miles.Please call 706-581-3516. and heat units.7000 watt **DALTON 212 WEzzard Ave Convertible –white w/blacktop, XM radio,6disc CD changer. generator.Was Bluegrass bus. 2BR/1 BA $395 aMtn. charcoal cloth interior,6- 5.6L V8 engine.Dual exhaust. Road ready.$15,000. Call: 706- **DALTON 1010 Foster St. changer CD,great gas Sunroof.Rear sliding window. 277-1724 3BR/1BA $145 aWk& mileage,excellent condition - Keyless entry. $500 deposit. $14,500. 706-259-8002 Female driven. 35,000 miles. **DALTON 315 Foster RD 806 Domestic Autos Looks likenew!Gorgeous 2BR/1BA $450 aMth & Only used Full Synthetic Oil. 2001 21’ Bullet Bass Boat. 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue.6cyl. 2005 BMW 525I Sedan with Formore infoleave amessage 225 Optimax. $15,500. $14,500. $225 Deposit. 100,000 miles.Blue.Runs good, 66,000 miles.Silver ext. Gray Tired of Being aLandlord? Our and we will returnyour call. Call: 706-226-2161 good tires,interior in good cond. int., 4DR, Automatic,6 706-695-9095 Property Management Newtrans.$4,900. OBO.Call Cylinder engine.Pre-Owned- CompanyManages Over 130 EMail formore infoand photos 706-428-2491 Pre Certified, Still under gtrforsale.webs..com Units in Northwest Georgia. Let Warranty,Sirius Satellite Radio. Us Help Yo uToday! Call NOW!! 807 Import Autos Asking: $27,000. Call: 706-271- 3br, 1ba2storyhome near 8699 811 Utility Trailers Connector 3. Stove,refrig, micro. furn. w/d hookup.$780 mon. Mobile Concession stand (log (disc. rent) 404-276-7286 809 Trucks cabin), great forcarnival or fair, 2005 Ya maha Waverunner(s) completely self contained, AC, 160 HP High Output Motors Secluded Townhouse 2 Espresso cart, $15,000. Adult Ridden/Fresh water bedroom, 1.5 bath. Off Hwy 2 Call: 706-581-4122 fordetails. Very LowHours $6500 each between Dalton &Ringgold. No 1998 MB 500 SL Convertible. with extras 706-313-4295. pets.706-581-2062. SportPackage.Both tops.White 812Sport Utility Vehicle w/ grayleather/ Books & 852 Campers Westside area. Nice 2Bdrm1 records.Low miles.Good Bath house,Kit Appliances, condition. Reduced to $15,950. 1992. 23 ft. Fourwinds camper. $500/mo,$300 Dep.1-yr lease, Will accept trades.Phone 706- 2003 F-250, 4door- crewcab., Likenew,likenew tires,sleeps Call Dovie at 706-278-1163. 264-1932 diesel, 103k miles.4x4. 5. Kept in storage building. Just Automatic,Excellent condition. 40, 000 miles.Everything works. Asking $16,500. 706-264-7883 $12,999. Call 706-516-9842 758 Duplex For Rent or 706-629-4000. 11am-11pm. Motorcycles 2bedroom DuplexHwy 225 N. 856 &Bikes Appliances washer/ dryer 2003 Grand Cherokee Laredo 2009 Piaggio- Vespa Scooter hookup.706-581-2062 Jeep.2wd. Local, one owner. Well maintained, Good gas 250. 70 mpg, 85 mph. 3yr MOBILE HOMES mileage.Silver.$7,900. warranty,touring case. Reduced. 2006 Honda Accord Call 706-280-7170 $4,600.00. Call 706-980-2674 EXL. Likenew.Gray. Full Mobile Homes warranty.39kmiles. 2005 BuickRendezvous 2004 Kawasaki 2,000cc,6,000 778 For Rent Loaded. Leather seats,XM 2003 F-250, 4door- crewcab., Good condition. 80K miles. actual miles.Garage kept. Never been down. 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