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Tomorrow’s ‘Children are honest. I like working with them’ GOP weather High 89 hopefuls Low 69 talk tough Partly sunny Arizona law puts illegal immigration back in spotlight Today’s artist: Cabrala Riley, ATLANTA (AP) – With rhetoric fourth grade, Unity about immigration intensifying Elementary School. nationwide, Georgia’s Republican candidates for governor are taking every chance they get to reiterate Nation their tough stances on illegal immi- gration. Robert C. Byrd, the At debates and forums, on their longest serving mem- websites and in television adver- ber of the U.S. Sen- tisements, the four top contenders ate, a fiery orator and in the seven-person GOP primary hard-charging power say they’d support a tough immi- broker who steered gration law like the one that billions of federal dol- recently passed in Arizona. And lars to his beloved they’re calling on state college West Virginia, died Robyn Miles / Daily News administrators to make sure no today at 92. illegal immigrants attend state PAGE 5 LaGrange pediatrician Joseph Almand talks with patients Amber Franklin, 7, left, and Ashley schools. Franklin, 4. Almand will be the grand marshal at Saturday’s Sweet Land of Liberty parade. “The competing Republican Nation gubernatorial candidates are sim- ply trying to show that they are I It was an emotional Pediatrician to lead parade very much committed to tougher immigration policy,” said Univer- day for the cast and By Sherri Brown “The baby was about 6 weeks sity of Georgia political science crew of CBS’ ‘As the Staff writer old, and they came in for a well Holiday fare professor Charles Bullock. World Turns’ when it His patients have peed on him. visit,” Almand said. “There’s probably not a whole lot wrapped up production They’ve thrown up on him. When he listened to the baby’s of difference between what they last week after 53 Some even shed blood on him. heartbeat, he was surprised – Dr. Joseph Almand will lead would do but, you know, it plays years on the air. The He wouldn’t change any of it. and alarmed – to hear it racing. the 26th Sweet Land of Liberty well.” Daytime Emmy Dr. Joseph Almand met his He called a pediatric cardiolo- parade beginning at 10 a.m. With a comprehensive immigra- Awards may have first young LaGrange patients in gist, finally tracking him down Saturday. The annual event tion reform plan seeming unlikely eased some of that 1967 when he filled in for the in south Georgia. celebrates the children of the to make it onto the congressional pain with hardware as only pediatrician in town – Dr. “He was driving and pulled off community and participants are agenda this year, immigration Michael Park and Curran Easley. on the side of the road and 18 or younger. This year’s might have lost footing this elec- Maura West won best “Dr. Easley went on his first talked to me. He told me to get theme is ‘America through the tion year to pressing issues like actor and actress real vacation, I had just finished an ice pack and put it over the Decades.’ health care and the economy. But awards. baby’s face so he couldn’t The parade will begin at the passage of a strict new law in I my residency and had a month It was comeback off, so I filled in for him,” breathe and hold it for 30 sec- Boyd Park and continue to Arizona in April sparked months night at the BET Almand recalled. onds. I said, ‘Sir?’ ” Almand Lafayette Square. of heated debate. Awards. Kanye West Two years later, he moved his recalled. Participants and their par- “The reality is illegal immigra- opened Sunday’s family here and began working The cardiologist repeated the ents can pre-register at the tion is a big problem nationwide, show in his first TV alongside Easley. instructions. Troup County Parks and and it’s a big problem in Geor- appearance since diss- More than 40 years later, as A few minutes later, Almand Recreation office at 1220 gia,” said Stephen Puetz, cam- Lafayette Parkway. ing Taylor Swift at last grand marshal, he’ll lead some explained to the child’s parents paign manager for Insurance Bikes, skateboards and pets Commissioner John Oxendine, year’s MTV Video of his patients in Saturday’s what he was about to do. may take part, but motorized the GOP money leader. “Our state Music Awards. T.I. Sweet Land of Liberty Parade for “That baby squirmed and Youth. He’ll be waving to a cou- kicked, but the parents were so vehicles are not allowed. needs to do more if the federal made a triumphant Parade participants who dress government isn’t going to enforce return to TV for his first ple of generations of patients controlled,” he recalled. The ice pack worked, and the up or create a float using the their laws.” performance since standing on the sidelines. Initially, Almand wanted to be baby’s heart rate returned to nor- theme can win cash prizes up The Arizona law, which goes into being released from a family practitioner. Then he mal. to $300. effect next month, requires police prison in December. worked with adults. “That child is 10 or 12 now Participants also can regis- investigating another incident or And 1980s hitmaker El “Children are honest. I like and hasn’t had any more prob- ter by 9 a.m. Saturday at Boyd crime to ask people about their DeBarge blazed back working with them,” he said. lems,” he said. Park. immigration status if there’s a “rea- onto the stage to play Along with treating the usual Almand, 72, still works four A fireworks show also will be sonable suspicion” they’re in the old hits and the title colds, sore throats and flu cases, days a week at the Children’s Saturday. The gates at Pyne country illegally. track from his first new some parents say Almand saved Clinic, while his wife, Doris, a Road Park open at 10 a.m. It has been widely decried by album in 16 years. But their child’s life. He’s not so sure pediatric nurse, works with him. with food vendors and activi- civil liberties and immigrant rights most it was always that dramatic. “When I come in, she comes ties. Music begins at 4 p.m., fol- activists, and Secretary of State unexpect- “I call myself the punting doc- in. When I leave, she leaves. It lowed by a concert by Hired Hillary Clinton recently said the ed was tor. If I don’t feel comfortable works out great,” he said. “I Guns from LaGrange at 7 p.m. federal government plans to sue Chris handling something, then I send don’t work nights and weekends. The fireworks begin about over the issue. Brown, them on to someone who does. I turned that over to the young 9:15 p.m., after which Hired The four leading contenders for who I like the team approach,” he ones.” Guns will continue to play until the Republican nomination for gov- 11 p.m. ernor in Georgia have all said they Brown offered an said. “The Lord’s been good to When someone suggests he emotional me. He’s helped me make the might think about retiring, he’s would like to see a law here that mirrors the Arizona law. tribute to Michael Jack- right decisions.” got an answer for that. enjoy it and can do it.” “Nathan would put into law leg- son. He does remember one occa- “I enjoy what I’m doing. The PAGE 10 sion where he admitted he prob- good Lord has given me the Sherri Brown can be reached islation similar to what passed in ably did save a baby’s life in his health to do it,” he tells them. at [email protected] Arizona,” said Brian Robinson, a office. “I’m going to do this as long as I or at (706) 884-7311, Ext. 240. spokesman for former congress- Opinion man Nathan Deal. “Immigration reform will be part of his mandate Women won big again in his first session at the Legisla- in primary elections ture as governor.” nationwide last week, Woman carries on family tradition The high-profile case of an ille- and columnist John A. By Becky Holland gal immigrant student at Kenne- Tures looks at the Lifestyle editor saw State University who was trend. arrested in the spring after being PAGE 6 Haley Holle thinks it’s hot out- side. And the 26-year-old Troy Uni- HOPEFULS INDEX versity graduate decided there had SEE , PAGE 2 to be some way to enjoy the bene- Calendar . . . . . 3 fits of the Classifieds . 13-14 I Neighbors sun and School board Comics ...... 7 stay cool Community . . . 3 at the same time. qualifying Crossword . . . . 7 “I love lying out in the sun and International . . . 5 getting a tan, but it is so hot,” Holle Local ...... 2 said, sitting beneath the sign in her under way National . . 5, 8-10 store, “Sunkissed.” Obituaries . . . . 2 So instead of being outside, cus- From staff reports Opinion ...... 6 tomers can get a tan in the cool- Qualifying began this morning Sports . . . . 11-12 ness of her business on Ware’s and ends at noon Friday for Troup State ...... 2, 4 Cross Road at New Franklin Road. County chief magistrate and three TV Listings . . . . 10 Following in the footsteps of school board seats that will be on family members, Holle opened the the Nov. 2 general election ballot. For home delivery, business three months ago. The nonpartisan offices, with call (706) 882-5624 “Everyone in my family is in incumbents and qualifying fees in retail. My dad is going to be open- parentheses, are: chief magistrate Printed on 100% ing a karaoke bar next door,” she (Vickie Sue McWaters, $1,894.94); recycled paper said. District 1 Board of Education Holle, who will be married in (Robert Tatum, $252); District 4 Vol 167 Issue 134 July, spends time outdoors with Board of Education (Daves 14 Pages her dog. Nichols, $390); and District 7 Board “We take walks and play Fris- of Education (Alfred McNair, $186). bee,” she said. Qualifying fees are calculated at Even then, Holle makes sure that Becky Holland / Daily News 3 percent of the officeholder’s her time in the sun is limited and salary. School board members earn Haley Holle has a way to stay cool and ‘sunkissed’ this summer – $100 per meeting or official func- TAN tanning beds. tion. 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I Obituaries Man jumped, Good for you Information for obituaries is written and provided by funeral homes and wallet taken family members of the deceased. A man walking on Broome Street was I Public safety assaulted and money in the 5800 block of Mooty taken from him. Bridge Road. Police said the man was I A heating and cooling Ocie L. Brittain walking from the Shell sta- unit valued at $1,450 was Mrs. Ocie L. Brittain, 105, tion on Vernon Street stolen in the 4600 block of of 602 E. Depot St. passed about 1:30 a.m. Saturday Whitesville Road. away on Sunday, June 27, when two men jumped out I A cordless phone val- 2010, at her home. of a set of bushes and ued at $45 was taken in a The family will be at her struck him in the leg with burglary in the first block home. a stick. The two then of Murphy Road. Mackey-Wilson- grabbed his wallet, con- I Unspecified items Jennings is in charge of taining $60, from his back were taken in a burglary the arrangements. pocket and fled. in the 2000 block of Ham- A police canine unit mett Road. Randall Williamson found the wallet minus the I Wheels and tires val- Mr. Randall Williamson, cash. The only description ued at $4,600 were stolen 62, of Franklin and former- of the two men was they from a vehicle in the first ly of Hogansville, died Sat- were wearing dark cloth- block of Horse Shoe Bend urday, June 26, 2010, at ing. Circle near West Point. Piedmont Newnan Hospital. I Mr. Williamson was Anyone with informa- Several primitive David Sellman, a May graduate of LaGrange High School, visited the tion was asked to call camping items valued at born June 2, 1948, in New- Troup County Crime Stop- $284 were stolen at Ringer Governor’s Mansion this month with the other valedictorians from Geor- nan, son of the late Homer pers at (706) 812-1000 or gia high schools. He is flanked by Gov. Sonny Purdue and his wife, Mary. Glen Williamson and the Park off New Franklin I I I detective Wayne Cato at Road. late Nedra Godbee (706) 883-2643. I Two cell phones were I I Williamson. A resident of stolen from a vehicle in the ‘Good for you’ recognizes indi- Include full names and identifica- Hogansville most of his Rose’s Bar and Grill park- viduals and groups for good deeds Ition of everyone in the photo. life, he retired from Ral- Shots ring out ing lot at 314 Main St. The or personal achievement. To sub- Also include a name and daytime ston-Purina in Fairburn at club electronics were valued at mit a photograph, send it to ‘Good telephone number. after 25 years service and About six shots were I then operated Randall’s fired and fights broke out $978. for You,’ LaGrange Daily News, Do not use tape or staples, or I About $700 worth of Lawn Service for 6 years. at the Sandpiper Club at P.O. Box 929, LaGrange, GA Iwrite on the back of the photo. He was Baptist by faith. 1018 Borton St. copper wiring was stolen 30241 or to Daniel Baker at Photos may be retrieved at our from a bin outside Survivors include his Police said they were [email protected], or office after they run. son, Ryan Williamson of near the club after receiv- Freudenberg-NOK at 1618 I W. Lukken Industrial bring it to our office at 105 Ashton E-mailed photos must be in Franklin; daughter, Leslie ing complaints that club- Williamson of LaGrange; goers had parked their Drive. St. JPEG format and sent as attach- I Knives and an Xbox Here are a few guidelines: ments. sisters, Hazel Stitcher, cars in nearby residents’ I I Evelyn Higgins, Shirley driveways and yards about 360 were stolen from a Typed or printed submissions are Photos run on a space-available residence at Autumn Ashbaugh, all of Hogans- 3 a.m. Sunday. Irequested. basis, but usually within a week of ville; brothers and sisters- A woman told officers a Ridge Apartments at 1246 Give details of what the recogni- receipt. Mooty Bridge Road. The in-law, Roger and Shirley fight had broken out tion is for. Williamson of Newnan, inside, and as they items were valued at $560. I A man stole a Steve and Gennie William- approached the area, shots son of Rex; grandchildren, rang out, causing the club- woman’s purse containing various identifications, her Jordan Shyann Jolly, goers to flee. Probate judge removed, barred Alyssa Caitlin Jordan, Police cleared the lot, phone charger and cash ATLANTA (AP) – The again in the state. tions Commission con- Logan Lee Jordan, Rylan receiving no information from her residence in the Georgia Supreme Court The court ruled today ducted an investigation and Kirk Williamson; and a from the crowd on the 900 block of Mooty Bridge has permanently removed that Judge Kenneth E. found Fowler had violated number of nieces and gunshots or fights. Road. The purse and its a suspended Twiggs Fowler showed he was several judicial canons, nephews. A Five Points, Ala., man items were valued at $245. County Probate Court unwilling to live up to his such as by telling criminal Funeral services will be was charged with blocking I A Next trick bicycle Judge from office and legal and ethical responsi- defendants they had to 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, in the a driveway following the valued at $100 was stolen barred him from ever bilities. prove their innocence. Chapel of Claude A. Mc- incident. from a residence in the 100 block of Sir Galahad holding judicial office The Judicial Qualifica- The commission also Kibben and Sons Funeral Street. said Fowler allowed crim- Home. The Rev. Barney Damage I A $100 bill was stolen inal defendants the option Howard and the Rev. Wil- I A vandal caused more tioner is on and the fans to buy out of community low Heim will officiate from a woman’s purse in are on, and I get the effect than $10,000 damage to TAN FROM 1 service, then put the pro- with interment in Myrtle the 800 block of Greenville of the sun,” she said. the drywall of a residence Street. ceeds into a bank account Hill Cemetery. in the 100 block of Fannin she is protected with sun- She started her business he controlled. The family will receive Court. A stove, furnace screen. after seeing the success of Fowler, who was sus- friends at the funeral and copper piping also Arrest But the idea of being a similar one in Alabama. pended in May, is not a home from 7 until 9 were stolen, with a total Troup County sheriff’s about to get “sunkissed” “There was tanning bed lawyer. His attorney, Jon tonight. value of $6,500. deputies arrested Joseph without sweating and fac- in Auburn that I liked, and Helton, did not immedi- Condolences may be I A car was scratched in Bradley Looney, 21, of ing the dangers of dehy- I remember thinking how ately return a telephone expressed at www.mc the 200 block of Hillside Almond Road on a charge dration or sun poisoning busy the place was and call seeking comment. kibbenfuneralhome.com Drive, causing more than of possession of metham- just turns Holle off. how that this might be a $500 damage. phetamine. “I like being outside and good business to have,” enjoy the sun, but right Holle said. I H OPEFULS FROM 1 It is the policy of now it is so hot and there “Summertime is the LaGrange Daily News to are so many dangers in slower time for business, stopped for a minor traffic grants out. Burglaries,I thefts Several medications print the names of people being outside,” she said. but as the temperature violation and was nearly In his role as insurance were taken in a burglary charged with felonies. So Holle turned to tan- increases, people are look- deported before the feder- commissioner, a seat he’s ning beds. ing for ways to enjoy the al government deferred held since 1994, Oxendine “Lying out in tanning sun and stay cool.” action on her case for a hasn’t dealt much with the beds is not the answer, but She encourages people year has also fueled the issue of illegal immigra- it offers a way to stay cool. to be careful out in the sun immigration debate in tion. The other three lead- With anything that you do, and in the tanning beds. Georgia. ing Republicans all tout if you abuse it, it can cause “Make sure you watch “Karen thinks we should their past records as indi- problems, like the tanning your time and always wear check the legal status of cators of future tough- beds or the sun. You don’t lotions. If you are lying in students, and that those ness. want to lie too much in the a tanning bed or out in the who are not here legally Johnson notes that he beds,” she said. sun, just be careful and should be removed from was president pro tem in Holle herself might stay cool,” Holle said. school and should, frankly, the state Senate when spend 10 to 15 minutes a be sent back to their coun- Georgia passed one of the day in a tanning bed. Becky Holland may be try of origin,” said Dan toughest immigration laws “I consider it my relax- reached at bholland@ McLagan, a spokesman in the country. ation time. The air condi- lagrangenews.com and for former Secretary of Handel implemented the (706) 884-7311, Ext. 229. State Karen Handel. use of the federal SAVE database to verify the I Setting it straight I Handel and the other “Neighbors” is a feature three leading Republican immigration status of applicants for profession- Local weather The Daily News is committed to of LaGrange Daily News candidates have all called al licenses when she was Wednesday Thursday Friday reporting information fairly and which spotlights people who on the Board of Regents, are in the news, have unusu- secretary of state, McLa- accurately. It is our policy to cor- which oversees the state’s al hobbies or are otherwise public universities and col- gan said. rect errors, omissions or mis- interesting. To suggest a per- leges, to come up with a Deal’s campaign notes leading statements. Corrections son who could be profiled, way to verify that appli- he consistently pushed should be reported at 884-7316 contact Becky Holland at cants are in the country for stricter enforcement or via e-mail to dbaker@ la- bholland@ lagrangenews or legally. of federal immigration grangenews.com (706) 884-7311, Ext. 229. Former state Sen. Eric laws while he was in Johnson earlier this month Congress. LaGrange Daily News unveiled a proposal that While immigration has would require elementary been a much-discussed I Reader’s guide: and secondary schools to topic for Republicans in High 88 High 89 High 88 collect citizenship data on the gubernatorial primary, The LaGrange Daily News is your hometown newspaper. We enrolling students and also it’s barely been a blip on Low 69 Low 65 Low 62 are working hard to improve service to you, our readers and would require public hos- the radar on the Demo- customers. We welcome your ideas at (706) 884-7311, Fax: pitals to find out which cratic side. 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Good for you Worried granny needs help Dear Annie: I have a be. I worked hard to daughter whose lifestyle I Annie’s Mailbox accept the fact that she is includes drugs. no longer mine. She has two children I hope she is healthy and and refuses to let me be a happy. part of their lives. The boy I would love to sit down, is only 3 years old, and no just the two of us, and talk one has seen him in two about why I put her up for months. adoption and go over her I have contacted the family medical history. police, child protective Kathy Mitchell and But we don’t need a rela- services and the child wel- are long- tionship. fare department. Marcy Sugar Please don’t judge those They all tell me that time editors of the Ann mothers who gave away unless I can prove my Landers column. their children. grandson’s life is in dan- they can do. I don’t want to sound ger, there is nothing they cruel, but I have a life now. can do. Dear Annie: I read the Most of us did so believ- My daughter claims the letter from “Not Always ing it was the best thing boy is in Sacramento, Greener,” who found her for the baby. – Still Cry Calif., living in a home birth mother but the rela- About It with multiple families. tionship did not turn out Dear Still: We appreci- She will not answer her well. ate your candor. Thank When I was young, I Lily Skipworth, center, donated 11 inches of her hair to Locks of Love, a door, and the police can’t you for offering the other force her. became pregnant by my side. non-profit organization which provides wigs for children with non-curable Even though they have then-boyfriend. dieseases such as cancer. Lily’s cousin, Sarah Bowie, left, and her moth- talked to her on the phone, He was not interested in E-mail questions to er, Cindy Skipworth, cut and styledI ILily’s I hair. the fact is, we still have not marriage. I was wildly irre- anniesmailbox@com- sponsible, but smart I seen my grandson. Is any- cast.net, or write to Annie’s ‘Good for you’ recognizes individuals and groups for good deeds or one able to help me? – enough to realize I could Mailbox, c/o Creators Syn- personal achievement. To submit a photograph, send it to ‘Good for You,’ Worried Grandma not provide a decent home dicate, 5777 W. Century Dear Grandma: Your for a child. Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Ange- LaGrange Daily News, P.O. Box 929, LaGrange, GA 30241 or to Daniel Giving her up for adop- Baker at [email protected], or bring it to our office at 105 Ash- situation sounds strange. les, CA 90045. If a child hasn’t been tion was the most difficult ton St. seen in months and the thing I have ever done. IHere are a few guidelines: mother refuses to open For years after, I would Typed or printed submissions are requested. her door, the police ought regularly cry myself to I sleep. I Give details of what the recognition is for. to investigate more thor- oughly and child protec- Almost 25 years later, I I Include full names and identification of everyone in the photo. Also include a name and daytime telephone number. tive services should be still get sad as her birthday I deeply involved. Keep approaches. I Do not use tape or staples, or write on the back of the photo. I have since built a life Photos may be retrieved at our office after they run. insisting. I However, if the police that includes a loving hus- I E-mailed photos must be in JPEG format and sent as attachments. have determined that the band and two children. Photos run on a space-available basis, but usually within a week of re- boy is actually safe and If that “baby” showed ceipt. sound, but you are being up at my door, I don’t shut out, there is nothing know how welcoming I’d I In our community Belinda Graces Events of the United Daughters Church in Warm Springs “Natural Girl” of the Confederacy meets will be the guest speaker. at 3 p.m. at Bellevue at Zion Hill Missionary Apparel, Bath & Body 204 Ben Hill St. Wednesday Baptist Church at 118 Fragrances & Candles Cox St. in LaGrange Colin Elliot and holds revival services at 130C Bull St. • LaGrange, GA George Hamilton, IV will perform at 7 p.m. at Churches 7 p.m. The Rev. Felton http://belindagraces.com Grace Baptist Church at James, pastor of Friend- 706-957-1354 ship Missionary Baptist 3731 West Point Road. Organic & Natural Products (706)885-3477. Church in Newnan will 298826 Today-Thursday be the guest speaker. New Hope Baptist Church holds vacation Meetings Bible school from 6 to E-mail items to bhol- 8:30 p.m. land @ lagrange Today news.com, fax it to (706) A Girl Scout leader Today-Friday 884-8712 or drop it by our meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at New Solomon Grove office at 105 Ashton St. St. Peter’s Catholic Baptist Church at Pole For information, call Church on Lafayette Bridge Road in Pine Becky Holland at (706) Parkway. (706) 957-0948. Mountain holds revival 884-7311, ext. 229. services at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday Rev. Tracy Neal, pastor ,

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Four hundred state, as an in- “The last thing I want to local, and volunteer per- dependent do is waste anyone’s valu- sonnel will take part in the candidate. able time so I have exercise. B o y d Boyd stopped before the dead- The exercise will simu- burst on line arrives,” Boyd wrote. late pre-landfall, post- the political scene in April He said in the e-mail he landfall and demobiliza- when heannounced he planned to find other ways tion activities associated would run for governor as to help the state and the with the onset of a major Chattanooga Times Free Press a Republican with the help country and asked his hurricane along the coast. Lety Esquivel becomes emotional while talking about losing her son in a car of $2 million of his own supporters to “stay ener- accident. Esquivel is trying to figure out how to send her late son's body back cash. gized.” But when Boyd would- Boyd’s decision to end Cops offering to their native country of Guatemala. n’t sign a GOP loyalty his bid is likely a boost to plastic cups oath, state party leaders the eventual Republican refused to put him on their nominee, because his TYBEE ISLAND (AP) – Cultural traditions still primary ballot. presence on the general Police officers on Tybee Boyd then began the election ballot would have Island’s beaches are going arduous process of col- likely siphoned at least after people who break a strong, even after death lecting signatures from some votes from the GOP law by bringing glass onto nearly 50,000 registered candidate. Democrats and the island’s beaches. CHATSWORTH (AP) – to the cost and time of the States and casket. voters to qualify for the Republicans are both hold- But instead of ticketing When the police knocked burial, but which is well Esquivel spent about November ballot as an ing their primaries July 20. them for a $90 violation, on the door to the mobile worth it to the families, $14,000 for a service in independent. On Sunday, Boyd launched his third- they’re offering violators home at 5:30 a.m., said Beatriz Illescas of the Dalton and another in Boyd said it proved to be party run after Republican plastic cups. Guatemalan immigrant Guatemalan consulate in Guatemala, she said, but too much of a challenge. Party Chairwoman Sue Interim Chief Bob Lety Esquivel asked her Atlanta. the money required to Boyd told supporters he Everhart said Boyd must Bryson said his depart- 14-year-old son Jose to “It’s a very important send him back didn’t mat- was pulling out of the race either sign the pledge or ment began issuing the help translate. But when Guatemalan (and Latin ter. in an e-mail, and posted it he could not run on the cups last weekend as a the officers showed them American) tradition to say “That’s where he was on his Web site Sunday. GOP line. way to teach newcomers a pay stub with Alex goodbye to our loved born, where he was raised how to keep beachgoers Vasquez’s name on it, she ones,” she said. “It’s a way and where I’ll end up one from being cut by broken understood that she was to honor the deceased.” day,” she said in her living bottles. never going to see her old- But it’s also a genera- room, where the only Airport delays Officer Andy Capps est son alive again. tional thing, said Velma photo of Vasquez on dis- said injuries from broken Vasquez, 25, who a few Sue De Leon, owner of play was taken several glass occur regularly at hours earlier had said, “I’ll Memorial Funeral Home weeks before his accident. have ripple effects the beach, and many of be right back,” died after in San Juan, Texas, mem- After a visitation service ATLANTA (AP) – A world’s busiest airport. the cuts are serious. The his 2001 F-150 Ford pick- ber of the National Funer- in Dalton, her son Jose study said more delays at Hartsfield-Jackson rule is posted at every up struck a crosstie post al Directors Association. accompanied his brother’s major airports across the ranked 29th out of 31 public access to the beach. on Spring Place Smyrna “I think a lot of families body to their small home- country were attributed to major airports for on-time Road. who have come across are town in Guatemala, where problems at Atlanta’s performance in 2009. More than 1,000 miles raising their children here, a banda group a brass- Hartsfield-Jackson Inter- Airport spokesman John SCLC hearing away from her native their children are going to based band that plays a national Airport than at Kennedy attributed the country and in the midst school here, and of course form of traditional music any other. report’s findings to the resumes of her grief, Esquivel had I think there’s going to be waited for him along with The report by the Gov- large volume of traffic at ATLANTA (AP) – Split to figure out how her four less and less (repatria- several hundred people ernment Accountability the world’s busiest airport. factions of the Southern daughters and mother, tions),” she said. and red, yellow and white Office shows that prob- He said it’s logical that Christian Leadership Con- who still live in It costs between $2,500 flowers. lems in Atlanta affect air what happens in Atlanta ference are returning to Guatemala, were going to and $3,500 to ship a body With her son now buried traffic all over the country. would affect travelers court after a two-week see Vasquez again. There to Latin America with no in Guatemala, Esquivel Hartsfield-Jackson is the across the country. hiatus. was no doubt that he was services in the United visits a wooden cross she After months of bitter going back to the country States, according to placed at the site of the infighting, a Fulton Coun- where he was born, she Illescas and the Mexican accident about five min- Kodak Digital Photo Prints ty Superior Court judge said. Consulate in Atlanta. utes from her home that must decide who is in “They didn’t want him Mike Blevins, manager bears his name. She’s left Now Available at control of the 53-year-old to stay here, and I had to of the East Chapel of Chat- with a debt of about 10,000 civil rights organization send him back so they tanooga Funeral Home Guatemalan quetzales, 3 Locations co-founded by the Rev. could see him one last Crematory & Florist in roughly $1,000, and ques- Martin Luther King Jr. time,” she said in Spanish. 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Jay Rockefeller, a building and rounded up Virginia, a fiery orator fellow West Virginian in more protesters Sunday versed in the classics and the Senate, said it was his in an effort to quell fur- a hard-charging power “greatest privilege” to ther violence at the glob- broker who steered bil- serve with Byrd. al economic summit after lions of federal dollars to “I looked up to him, I black-clad youths ram- the state of his Depres- fought next to him, and I paged through the city, sion-era upbringing, died am deeply saddened that smashing windows and today. He was 92. he is gone,” Rockefeller torching police cruisers. A spokesman for the said. Police said they have family, Jesse Jacobs, said The Senate Republican arrested more than 500 Byrd died peacefully about leader, Mitch McConnell demonstrators, many of 3 a.m. at Inova Hospital in of Kentucky, said Byrd whom were hauled away Fairfax, Va. He had been “combined a devotion to in plastic handcuffs and in the hospital since late the U.S. Constitution with taken to a temporary last week. a deep learning of history holding center construct- At first Byrd was to defend the interests of ed for the summit. believed to be suffering his state and the traditions from heat exhaustion and of the Senate.” severe dehydration, but “We will remember him Man charged MCT Direct other medical conditions for his fighter’s spirit, his developed. He had been in abiding faith, and for the in stabbings Workers contracted with BP to clean Mississippi's beaches take a break on frail health for several many times he recalled the NORTHAMPTON, Pa. Belle Fontaine beach in Jackson County, Miss., on Sunday. years. Senate to its purposes,” (AP) -- A man who served Byrd, a Democrat, was McConnell said. prison time for a 1992 the longest-serving senator Former President Jimmy murder was charged Admiral back on in history, holding his seat Carter said Byrd “was my Sunday with fatally stab- for more than 50 years. He closest and most valuable bing four people, includ- was the Senate’s majority adviser” during his presi- ing a woman described as leader for six of those years dency, when Byrd served the suspect's former girl- Gulf Coast for spill and was third in the line of as Senate majority leader. friend and her 87-year- succession to the presi- Byrd was skilled “in using old grandfather. NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Park Estates. The state the media about the latest dency, behind House arcane Senate rules to Police charged Michael The admiral in charge of had been mostly spared on the spill. Allen has Speaker Nancy Pelosi. achieve his goals, and was Eric Ballard, 36, with four the spill response was the oily mess from the a received some criticism Flags at the Capitol and proud of his ability to counts of homicide for headed back to the Gulf blown-out undersea well from local officials who the White House flew at count votes and forge pre- Saturday's rampage in Coast a day after Missis- that has spewed anywhere feel he might not be the half-staff today as Wash- vailing coalitions,” Carter the northeastern Penn- sippi’s governor said he between 69 million and right man to head the ington mourned Byrd’s said. sylvania town of would press BP and the 131 million gallons of team. He has not respond- Northampton, about 70 federal government for crude into the Gulf of ed to the criticism. miles north of Philadel- more help because oil Mexico the past 10 weeks. For some, the relentless Kagan faces week phia. started washing up on the “While command and spill is bringing back feel- shoreline of his state. control of on-water ings that are far too famil- Meanwhile, a tropical resources has improved, it iar still dealing with the of intense vetting Elsewhere storm farther south in the must get much better and physical and emotional WASHINGTON (AP) – silence this afternoon in I Pope Benedict XVI Gulf threatened to push the amount of resources to toll wrought by Hurricane Elena Kagan will be mak- sworn testimony before lashed out Sunday at oil from the spill farther attack the oil offshore Katrina five years ago. ing the argument of her the panel. what he called the inland. must be greatly increased,” Shrimper Ricky Robin life today when she faces Democrats have more "deplorable" raids carried Tropical Storm Alex’s Mississippi Gov. Haley haunted by memories of a Senate panel on her con- than enough votes to con- out by Belgian police who center wasn’t expected to Barbour said in an e- riding out the hurricane firmation to the Supreme firm her. Republicans have detained bishops, confis- approach the area of the mailed statement Sunday. on his trawler and of his Court. shown no inclination to cated computers, opened oil spill off Louisiana’s BP said it would work father’s suicide in the Kagan’s chances are try to block such a vote, a crypt and took church coast, said Stacy Stewart, with officials to get the storm’s aftermath. bright as she heads into a although some conserva- documents as part of an senior hurricane special- necessary help in place. “I can’t sleep at night. I marathon week of high- tive interest groups are investigation into priest- ist at the National Hurri- So far, deadly Tropical find myself crying some- pressure vetting before urging them in increas- ly sex abuse. cane Center in Miami. But Storm Alex that moved times,” said Robin, of Vio- the Senate Judiciary Com- ingly vocal ways to do so. I NATO said today that Alex’s outer wind field into the Gulf on Sunday let, a blue-collar commu- mittee, pressing to portray Sen. Patrick Leahy, D- a Taliban commander could push oil from the after dumping rains nity on the southeastern herself as a mainstream, Vt., the Senate Judiciary was among several spill farther inland and across Belize and Mexi- edge of the New Orleans impartial addition to the Committee chairman, pre- armed people killed dur- hinder operations in the co’s Yucatan Peninsula suburbs, along the high- court. She was set to dicted that Kagan will be ing a search operation in area, Stewart said early was not expected to cross way that hugs the levee on break weeks of public cleared with votes to spare. Kandahar, but residents Monday. the oil spill. the Mississippi River’s claimed the troops killed Forecasters also said Still, Florida Depart- east bank nearly all the eight innocent civilians, Alex could become a hur- ment of Emergency Man- way to the Gulf. including two elderly ricane later today or Tues- agement meteorologist Psychiatrists who treat- men. day. 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Carol Porter could outshine her an inclination of modern voters to get the LaGrange College. national story was state legislator and for- husband in the lieutenant governor’s change they want by changing the type mer teacher Joyce Elliott, capturing race in Georgia. Alex Sink is expected to of candidate they send to the statehouse Arkansas’ Second Congressional District win her party’s nomination for Florida and Washington. Democratic primary runoff. governor. And the “downticket” races are Republican state legislator Nikki Haley Go up and down the list of candidates loaded with female candidates. won big in the South Carolina guberna- is coming in the South, where most false- for the fall elections in Texas, Alabama There will always be those who down- torial primary runoff and is the front-run- ly assume the voters are “anti-women.” and other states that already have had play the effectiveness of women in poli- ner to win the contest this fall to be her My own research in a Southern Politi- their primaries, despite Sen. Kay Bailey tics (as I noted in my column where state’s first female governor. Just north cal Report column last year showed that Hutchison’s failed gubernatorial bid. female candidates stumbled after Hurri- of her was Democratic Secretary of State women of both political parties were Look at the ballot for governor and sen- cane Katrina as some tried to blame Gov. Elaine Marshall prevailing in the Senate doing far better in elections in the South ator, but also check out the congression- Kathleen Blanco for everything). And as runoff against Cal Cunningham in the than in the Northeast, even when con- al races, and state cabinet and legislator noted political science professor Susan Tar Heel State. trolling for the population size of both contests. Women are poised to make MacManus at the University of South Only in recent weeks has the national regions. gains in the South that would shock our Florida has documented, women still media picked up on the uptick in female Of course, there are the California GOP ancestors. face a host of double standards in their successes, whereas I’ve been document- businesswomen Carly Fiorina and Meg And the primary season isn’t over. bids for public office. ing this for Southern Political Report in Whitman winning their state’s governor Look at Oklahoma, where two of the top But something different is happening several articles. And there’s one thing and Senate primaries, and wrestling exec- party nominees (Lt. Gov. Jari Askins for that may even swamp those historic hur- national reporters and columnists still utive Linda McMahon prevailing in Con- the Democrats and Congresswoman dles. In my next column, I’ll demonstrate haven’t figured out: much of the change necticut’s GOP Senate primary, but most Mary Fallin for the Republicans) are why this may be happening. Americans don’t I State voices buy economic Raising recovery story fees on For several months, it court seemed that news stories Matt Tow- ery heads more and more were per- the polling document suading us that genuine and politi- economic recovery was cal infor- won’t fly well underway. Whatever mation firm hope that gave the public InsiderAd- This isn’t the way to has melted in the heat of vantage. the summer. This is bad raise state revenues or news for political leaders unclog the courts. And if like President Barack Obama administration, somebody were to chal- Obama and Speaker and less than a third of the lenge Georgia’s court doc- Nancy Pelosi. It’s also bad country believes the econ- ument fee hike on consti- for average Americans. omy is now or will be tutional grounds, bet on They’re the ones actually improving in the next year. the plaintiffs. living out this prolonged These numbers are a polit- In one of those “seemed nightmare. ical disaster for the like a good idea at the I conducted my own Democrats because it’s The trouble with world opinion time” policy gaffes that Towery Poll of 768 regis- mostly only partisan sometimes happen even as a result of the best inten- tered voters nationwide on Democrats who display 13 percent of Pakistani Do we care what the tions, Georgia lawmakers June 9 and June 10. The any optimism. Mona Muslims expressed confi- world thinks of us? Should have made civil justice question was simple: For the pointy-headed – Charen is dence in Obama, but this we? A new survey of glob- financially inaccessible to “What is your opinion of those out of touch because a columnist year even fewer (8 per- al opinion is getting the many individuals and the current status of the they reside in Washington cent) hold this view.” usual respectful attention. with Cre- small businesses. U.S. economy?” or on Wall Street – let Who knows why so The Pew Global Attitudes ators Syn- In the waning days of Thirty-three percent said explain why “Main Street” many respondents in Project surveyed people in dicate. the most recent legislative it was improving; 26 per- is so pessimistic. Muslim countries are dis- 57 countries and found session, the Georgia Gen- cent said it has remained If someone owns a appointed in Obama? It’s that President Obama’s eral Assembly was trying “about the same;” and 37 house, they are likely see- Did you know that 63 per- possible, based on the way approval ratings have to find money for a state percent said it was declin- ing its value continue to cent of Turks, according to rumors and conspiracy slipped a bit among Euro- severely pounded by the ing. The rest were unde- plunge. They’re wonder- one recent survey, approve theories metastasize in peans, Latin Americans, recession. cided. The poll was ing if they have sunk their of polygamy? that part of the world, that and Asians – though he One of the things legis- weighted for age, race, life savings into a money Americans, one suspects, many believed our presi- remains quite a bit more lators did was raise dozens gender and political affili- pit that will leave them tied pay far more attention to dent was actually a Mus- popular than George W. of fines and fees, including ation, and had a margin of down until they die. these global popularity lim Manchurian candidate Bush was in his final year the fee for copying civil error of 3.6 percent. If someone owns or contests than other and have been disappoint- in office. (Obama is far court records. Most telling in this sur- works for a small busi- nations. Can you imagine ed in the reality. It’s possi- better liked abroad than The increase came to vey was that, for the most ness, they are wondering Vladimir Putin or Hu Jin- ble they expected a com- he is at home.) 567 percent. part, only those who iden- how the bailouts and tao poring over these plete repudiation of Israel, Liberals tend to care a Court transcripts can tified themselves as financial reform helped results? Ah, 50 percent of rather than the icy disdain great deal about the way run to hundreds, even Democrats believed the them. They can’t get a loan Germans have a favorable this administration has America is perceived glob- thousands of pages. Even economy was improving. from their local bank. view of Russia compared shown. It’s hard enough to ally and will doubtless be for most simple appeals, Fifty percent of Republi- Cash flow and profit mar- with only 38 percent of interpret the views of our gratified that their pin-up documentation under this cans said the economy gins are tough because Brazilians! Fifty-eight per- own voters – South Car- continues to score well in fee schedule will now cost was declining and – more larger companies with cent of Indonesians like the olina Democratic primary Brussels and Timbuktu. more than $10,000, more importantly – 46 percent whom they do business Chinese, but only 39 per- anyone? – the motives of They remind us that than many Georgians and of independent voters are squeezing them to cent of Mexicans feel the foreigners are even more Thomas Jefferson himself Georgia businesses can agreed. Very few among death with slower pay- same! Summon our image- mysterious. bowed to a “decent respect afford even for the most these two political groups ment terms and tighter makers! OK, popularity is slip- for the opinions of legitimate and responsible felt things were getting budgets of their own. President Obama’s most ping, but perhaps the apol- mankind” when drafting civil cases. For long-stand- better. All of this is taking a concerted effort since tak- ogy tour/charm offensive the Declaration of Inde- ing cases with multiple With news of continued huge toll on President ing office has been to has yielded dividends in pendence. appeals, court costs will be sagging sales in the hous- Obama and the Democrats improve America’s image policy support? Not so Jefferson had never in six figures … just for the ing arena, a continued in Congress. In the Wall in the Muslim world. The much. Syria has clutched attended a session of the paperwork. high unemployment rate, Street Journal poll, for the president’s first interview Iran even closer to her United Nations Human The rationale for the and anxiety over wage and first time, more Americans was granted to Al Arabiya. bosom than before and Rights Council. On June hike was simple – too sim- job security, these poll disapproved of this presi- He traveled to Cairo to has recently transferred 18, the council voted by ple, as it turns out. The findings should surprise dent’s job performance sprinkle the fairy dust, and Scud missiles to Hezbol- acclamation to select Association County Com- no one. Well, no one than approved. And filmed a fawning New lah in Lebanon – all while Miguel D’Escoto Brock- missioners of Georgia, try- except maybe the political among those most inter- Year’s message to the the U.S. continues to grov- mann to serve on its Advi- ing to help the state bring elites in Washington and ested in the upcoming gangsters who rule in el to al-Assad. Iran is rac- sory Committee. D’Esco- its finances in line, the out-of-touch financial November elections, 56 Tehran. He has sent mul- ing toward nuclear status to, a defrocked priest who researched all kinds of crowd on Wall Street. percent favored Republi- tiple envoys, most notably while essentially dropping served as foreign minister state fees and adjusted They still don’t seem to can control of Congress. Sen. John Kerry, to woo the fig leaf of “peaceful” for Nicaragua’s commu- them according to the comprehend that “Main Between the handling of Syria’s brutal Bashar al- energy. Turkey, the Mus- nist Sandinista govern- Consumer Price Index. Street” people continue to the oil spill in the Gulf of Assad. With what result? lim nation with the ment in the 1980s, was When researchers for the struggle. Regular Joes and Mexico and the “drama” As this survey indicates, warmest ties to the West, fully implicated in that ACCG noticed that Geor- Janes are wondering if over Gen. McChrystal’s Obama has achieved very has accelerated its turn regime’s multiple and gia’s $1.50 per page court anyone can get a handle alleged “out-of-line” com- little in terms of popularity toward jihadism. Brazil grievous human rights copying fee had not been on what clearly remains a ments in an article in in Muslim lands. After a has spurned the United abuses. raised since 1971, it was global economic slide. Rolling Stone, this White short spike following the States by embracing Iran This is not D’Escoto’s inflation-adjusted. … Don’t believe my poll? House exudes anything inauguration, approval of and Turkey. first high-level posting at Even some of the law- Then consider a Wall but confidence. Too many America has fallen fast. Machiavelli provides the U.N. He served as makers who backed the Street Journal/NBC News Americans are starting to The number of Egyptians ballast for Jefferson: “And president of the General change, including Rep. poll conducted in late view the Obama adminis- expressing confidence in that prince who bases his Assembly from 2008 to Richard Smith of Colum- June. It asked a slightly tration as an incubator of Obama fell from 41 percent power entirely on … 2009, during which time bus, are reconsidering. different question: Where ideology rather than an to 31 percent, and in words, finding himself he warmly embraced “We don’t want to might the economy be 12 implementer of pragmatic Turkey from 33 percent to completely without other Mahmoud Ahmadinejad infringe on anybody’s months from now? solutions. 23 percent. The Pew report preparations, comes to and described the U.S. right to get their cases Twenty-three percent Unless the goal is to notes that “Last year only ruin.” invasions of Afghanistan heard in court,” Smith said said it would get worse; 43 truly destroy capitalism as and Iraq as “atrocities that percent said it would stay we know it – to bring our last week. “If there are must be condemned and mistakes, we’ll fix them.” about the same; 33 percent nation into a new era in repudiated by all who said it would get better. which the status quo is LaGrange Daily News One obvious approach is believe in the rule of law more reliance on electron- Notice that 33 percent num- personal economic failure in international relations.” ber for those who are opti- for most of us – then the ESTABLISHED 1842 ic records – PDFs and the He branded Ronald Rea- like – and less on paper mistic about the economy White House had better gan as an “international matches the 33 percent in get focused, and quick. EDITORIAL BOARD documents. Even if a hard outlaw” and suggested Lynn McLamb, Publisher copy or two needs to be my poll who said the econ- This is no longer George that Israel is “crucifying Daniel Baker, Editor omy was improving. Bush’s economy. It stored as part of the pub- our Palestinian brothers lic record, the necessity for Let’s face it: We are a belongs to President and sisters.” year-and-a-half into the Obama, and it looks bleak. –––––––––––––––––– redundant paper tran- Well, perhaps the U.N. scripts in the digital age is Human Rights Council Tom Curtis, Advertising Director hard to fathom. isn’t the best measure of Kevin Eckleberry, Sports Editor Access to the courts is a Write to us world opinion. Even stip- Brian Moncrief, Circulation Director Judy Phillips, Business Manager fundamental right. Pricing ulating that the U.N. rep- it out of ordinary citizens’ Get involved with your com- number. 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Ad goes here 8 - Monday,June 28, 2010 National LaGrange Daily News Arizona restaurant serves lion burgers PHOENIX(AP)–A sentenced to six months in comes from old zoo and restaurant owner who put prison in 2003 for illegally circus lions. Regardless of lion burgers on the menu buying and selling tiger where Selogie’s meat in honor of the World Cup and leopard meat. In an came from, the lions “suf- has felt a roar of anger interview with CNN- fered terrifying deaths,” from outraged animal Money.com, he said he Byrne said. rights activists. gets his lion meat from “Anybody who orders a Cameron Selogie, owner another man who runs a lion burger is supporting of the Il Vinaio restaurant skinning business, whom cruelty to animals,” she in Mesa, served burgers he refused to name. said. made with African lion last In South Africa, lion Michele Pickover, week as a nod to the tour- meat is shunned and ani- spokeswoman for Animal nament in South Africa. mal welfare activists Rights Africa, said she Reservations sold out, with expressed shock at the was concerned that an a waiting list 100 long. burgers served in Phoenix. appetite for lion in the But the burgers also Mike Cadman, a wildlife United States would attracted international research journalist based increase poaching. attention and the scorn of in Johannesburg, de- “In the United States it’s animal rights activists, scribes the eating of lion about trying anything to who picketed outside the meat as a “bizarre craze” make money,” said Pick- restaurant. Selogie has practiced by those who over. “That’s not accept- even received some death want to try it because it is able here in Africa. Eating threats. not illegal. predators is shunned here. And now Selogie him- “It’s strange but legal. If Predator eating predator self is questioning whether something is legal, noth- is rare. Even lions eating the meat was fair game. ing is stopping people other predators is uncom- “I was led to believe they Downtown Mesa Association from doing it or eating it. mon.” were not hunted, they It’s more about it’s peculi- Selogie disclosed to his were not shot, they were The Il Vinaio restaurant in Phoenix, is facing a storm of protests after suring arity,” said Cadman. customers that there is not abused,” Selogie said. burgers containing lion meat in honor of the World Cup in South Africa. Cadman said lions in some question about the “I feel I was misled by Selogie described the with before and found to Foods. The owner, Richard African are not hunted for meat, but said he feels that this.” meat as tasting slightly be reputable. Czimer, told him the meat eating but for trophy pur- he acted in good faith and Serving African lion “gamey,” almost like a “Everything’s always is inspected by the USDA poses – where the lion the entire situation has meat is perfectly legal, savory beef jerky. About been on the up and up,” and comes from a free- head is stuffed and its skin been overblown. said Michael Herndon, a 20 percent of Il Vinaio’s Selogie said. “So I felt range farm – something is cleaned and kept as tro- “I really, honestly believe spokesman for the Food patty is ground beef, comfortable with what he Worrilow, a vegetarian, phies. He said Africa has that African lions were not and Drug Administration. because the lion meat was told me.” considered important. between 25,000 and shot. I really believe this Game meat such as lion so lean, Selogie said. Gourmet Imports, run But USDA spokesman 30,000 lions and those are isn’t endangering the can be sold as long as the Selogie purchased 10 by Rick Worrilow, supplies Brian Mabry said in an e- threatened mostly by sport species,” he said. “If I’m species isn’t endangered, pounds of ground lion everything from alligator mail that lion meat is not hunters and poachers. proven wrong, I’ll proba- and the CDC hasn’t pro- meat – enough for 40 to zebra for customers. inspected by the agency, Ashley Byrne, a spokes- bly feel a lot worse for it, hibited importation of burgers – from Phoenix- Worrilow said he pur- and the agency would look woman for the People for but I’ve been led to believe African lion, although its based Gourmet Imports chased the meat from a into whether there was a the Ethical Treatment of that this is all legal, and it’s Asiatic cousin is on the Wild Game, a distributor shipper in Illinois, misuse of the USDA mark. 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By: 7:00 pm Alton L. West 309222 For information call 706-885-3477 Community Development Director 308593 LaGrange Daily News National Monday,June 28, 2010 - 9 New Jersey town considers topless beach ASBURY PARK, N.J. decide through their own mooners” TV show, when (AP) – Once among the ordinances what level or Alice mocked Ralph top seaside resorts on the dress – or lack thereof – is Kramden for investing in East Coast, Asbury Park is acceptable on the sand. “that uranium field in keeping abreast of vaca- James Famularo, Asbury Asbury Park.” And rock tioners’ changing tastes: It Park’s assistant city man- legend Bruce Springsteen is considering letting ager, said the idea was not cut his musical teeth here. women go topless on a dismissed out of hand But the advent of air city beach. when it was suggested last travel put more exotic But unlike other seclud- week. The problem, he beaches within easier ed nude beaches in the said, is finding a suitable reach of most Americans. Garden State, this one location. White flight and poverty could be right in your face, The city’s most popular following the 1960s left with the boardwalk offer- beaches are wide enough Asbury Park gasping for ing a prime view that some to accommodate beachgo- air. parents might not want ers, but narrow enough so During the last decade, junior to see. that people strolling on the a renaissance has taken The city council is con- boardwalk can see all the hold, led by an expanding sidering a request from way to the water. One sug- gay community and a Reggie Flimlin, an Asbury gestion would use an iso- widening embrace of the Park woman who owns a lated beach near Eighth city’s diversity. yoga studio, to allow City of Asbury Park Avenue, away from the Ryan Matthews, a 27- women to decide for them- crowd and blocked at least year-old surfer, said selves whether they want Asbury Park, N.J., is keeping up changing tastes and cnsidering allowing top- partially by a sand dune. women should be allowed to wear bikini tops on the lessness on a public beach visible from the city’s boardwalk, above. The problem: a 26-story to decide for themselves beach. She says it’s She said Asbury Park, Right now, that would beaches for the past four senior citizen high-rise what to wear to the beach. already happening on less with its thriving gay and be Gunnison Beach on years. He’s seen the num- apartment building look- “I think people in the populated beaches in the lesbian community and its Sandy Hook, part of the ber of families increase ing down on the sand. The U.S. are way too conser- city’s north end. wildly diverse ethnic and federal Gateway National each year as the resort city council is to give the vative,” he said. “I don’t “A lot of women are just racial population, has long Recreational Area, where makes a comeback from mater further considera- think it would matter one organically deciding they been progressive. total nude bathing is per- decades of decay. tion on July 7. way or another.” want to sunbathe without “Asbury has always prid- mitted. Higbee Beach, a “If it becomes a topless In the early- and mid- And Flimlin feels a city- their top,” she said. “That’s ed itself as having an open Cape May County beach beach, those families 20th century, Asbury Park sanctioned topless beach great, that’s fine, and I mind and being accepting that once permitted nude might stop coming,” he was a thriving seaside would put Asbury Park have no problem with it.” and welcoming to a lot of bathing now no longer said. “People from the city resort. It once was such a back on the map again. The 48-year-old city res- different cultures and does due to problems with might come, but I think the part of the national popu- “It would make Asbury ident has lived and sun- lifestyle choices,” she said. sexual activity in the local families might stop lar culture that it was ref- even more desirable,” she bathed topless in Europe “If not in Asbury Park, dunes and parking lot. coming.” erenced on “The Honey- said. and Miami, where such where else in New Jersey That’s the kind of thing There is no state law conduct is paid little mind. would a woman have the that has some folks here banning topless bathing. “Being at the beach right to choose whether or worried as well. Phil The state Attorney Gener- without a top is a choice I not she has to wear a Mansfield, 23, has been a al’s Office says it is up to make,” said Flimlin, 48. bathing suit top?” lifeguard on Asbury Park’s local communities to 101 Service Park Lane Pentagon will argue war is on track LaGrange, GA Eddie Bartlett WASHINGTON (AP) – Obama told reporters at Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. cerned if nothing changes The Pentagon this week the economic summit in Because the military’s on the civilian side,” Gra- ASE Certified will try to convince the Toronto, “I don’t have a relationship with its diplo- ham added, later calling 706-884-9292 nation that the war in crystal ball.” matic counterparts is so the military-civilian rela- Afghanistan remains on The president added: “I important, “I’m very con- tionship “dysfunctional.” “Home of the Wrecksperts” track, despite a shake-up think that right now the 298818 in military leadership. debate surrounding Gen. 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Turns” cast member, Julie back of a New York City was another nominee in “queen of modern daytime and Marie Osmond took Michael Park and Pinson, was named best taxi was named best game the category. drama.” the stage to sing hits Maura West, who play an supporting actress in a show for the third time in “Looks like fun to win “I would not even be played on “Bandstand” on-again, off-again couple drama. a row, and host Ben Bailey something around here,” here today if Agnes Nixon years ago. on the show, won best The show’s cancellation won for the first time as said Daytime Emmy host had not created Erica “Without `Bandstand,’ actor and actress awards is a sign of the times, said best game show host. Bai- Regis Philbin, whose “Live Kane,” Lucci said of her without Dick, there would for a daytime drama on Jon Lindstrom, who com- ley wore sneakers to the with Regis & Kelly” has character. be no `American Idol,”’ Sunday’s Daytime Emmy peted against fellow cast ceremony because he’s never been named best Nixon said she was said that show’s exiting Awards. The awards show member Park for the best been suffering from a bad talk show. “overwhelmed” and paid judge, Simon Cowell. was aired live from the Las actor nod. back. Billy Miller of CBS’ “The Vegas Hilton. “Unless we cheapen “I want to share this Young and the Restless” West beckoned her sob- production, they’re all with all my fellow cab won the Emmy for best bing daughter onstage to going to go away, I’m drivers and standup come- supporting actor in a day- bask in the award. Park afraid,” he said. dians,” Bailey said as he time drama. 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Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News Troup National’s players wait on Jake Farrar to reach home plate after Farrar hit the first of his two home runs during Sunday’s 17-1 victory over Thomaston.

Bo Halcomb was the starting pitcher forTroupAmerican in Saturday’s win. Local teams both prevail

By Kevin Eckleberry Troup National over- Sports Editor whelmed both of its oppo- They’ve both done their nents, crushing part. Manchester 23-1 on Sat- The 11-12-year-old all- urday before handling star teams from Troup Thomaston 17-1 on Sun- County each had a perfect day. weekend to assure a Troup American played matchup today in the win- just one game over the ner’s bracket of the Dixie weekend, and it beat Pike Youth Baseball District 1 County 15-7 on Saturday. tournament at the Harris Troup National’s C.J. Gallatin trots around Cortney Laye had two hits to help Troup American beat Pike Baseball Complex. SEE BASEBALL, PAGE 12 third after hitting a home run Sunday. County 15-7 on Saturday.

Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News TroupAmerican’sEllisMatthewspitchesduringSaturday’s 8-1 win over Manchester.

Troup National’s Cole Freeman eludes the third baseman during Saturday’s 1-0 loss. Troup teams split By Robert Griffin Pike County blanked Troup National Sports Writer 1-0 on Saturday. It was a perfect weekend for Troup Troup National, which didn’t play a American. game Sunday, will look to keep its tour- After Troup’s pitchers dominated nament hopes alive when it plays Manchester in Saturday’s 8-1 win, the Hogansville at 7 p.m. today in an elimi- team kept it going on Sunday with a 15- nation game. 5 victory over Pike County in a winner’s Hogansville, meanwhile, split its two bracket game in the 9-10-year-old Dixie games over the weekend, losing to Pike Youth Baseball District 1 tournament. County 19-1 before outlasting Manches- Troup will try to take it a step further Hogansville’s players are consoled by their coaches after a tough loss Saturday. today when it plays Thomaston at 7 p.m. SEE DIXIE, PAGE 12 Strasburg Braves paying visit beaten ATLANTA (AP) – Tom- From staff reports first start in Atlanta when my Hanson’s once ster- ling ERA is taking a A near sell-out crowd his Nationals take on the beaten. will turn out at Turner Braves. Hanson’s ERA has Field for a The game, which is climbed from 3.38 to 4.50 M o n d a y - slated to begin at 7:10 by allowing a combined night ball- p.m., will be broadcast na- 14 earned runs in his last game, and tionally on ESPN2. two starts. it won’t be In his first four big- On Sunday, Hanson because of league starts, Strasburg is lasted only 3 2/3 innings the home 2-1 with a 1.78 ERA, and he has 41 strikeouts in 25 for his second straight team. start. He gave up six runs W a s h - innings. He’ll be opposed by At- on eight hits and two i n g t o n Strasburg walks in the 10-4 loss. rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg will make his SEE STRASBURG, PAGE 12 Washington rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg will visit Turner Field tonight. SEE BRAVES, PAGE 12 LaGrange Daily News 12 - Monday,June 28, 2010 Sports

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(1) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, ESPN – FIFA, World Cup, round of 16, accident, 280, 97.2, 66, $119,506. Netherlands vs. Slovakia, at Durban, South 35. (39) David Gilliland, Ford, 268, 38.8, Africa 58, $82,123. 2:30 p.m. 36. (2) Kasey Kahne, Ford, engine, 236, ESPN – FIFA, World Cup, round of 16, 104.8, 65, $120,415. Brazil vs. Chile, Johannesburg 37. (40) Andy Lally, Chevrolet, brakes, Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News TENNIS 142, 33.5, 52, $69,625. Troup National’s Colby Williams was dominant on the mound Saturday, 6:30 a.m. 38. (35) J.J. Yeley, Dodge, brakes, 84, ESPN2 – The Championships, fourth 35.4, 49, $69,425. but it wasn’t enough in his team’s 1-0 loss to Thomaston. round, at Wimbledon, England 39. (7) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, brakes, 10 a.m. 68, 32, 46, $69,300. NBC – The Championships, fourth 40. (43) Todd Bodine, Toyota, transmis- DIXIE FROM 11 round, at Wimbledon, England (live and sion, 31, 30.1, 43, $69,150. same-day tape) 41. (37) Michael McDowell,Toyota, elec- ter 7-5 on Sunday. 1 p.m. trical, 24, 34.1, 40, $68,970. ESPN2 – The Championships, fourth 42. (36) Dave Blaney, Toyota, power Hogansville will be back in ac- round, at Wimbledon, England steering, 20, 30.9, 37, $68,840. 43. (32) Max Papis, Toyota, brakes, 11, tion Tuesday at 7 p.m. Auto racing 28.3, 34, $69,218. For Troup American, head coach Top 12 in Points: 1. K.Harvick, 2,489; 2. Perry Prather said “it was a com- J.Johnson, 2,384; 3. Ky.Busch, 2,328; 4. Sprint Cup results D.Hamlin, 2,304; 5. J.Gordon, 2,302; 6. bination of both good pitching and Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Ku.Busch, 2,288; 7. M.Kenseth, 2,204; 8. tremendous hitting,” that made the Sunday J.Burton, 2,159; 9. T.Stewart, 2,158; 10. difference over the weekend. At New Hampshire Motor Speedway G.Biffle, 2,126; 11. M.Martin, 2,047; 12. Loudon, N.H. C.Edwards, 2,020. As for Sunday’s win, Prather Lap length: 1.058 miles Soccer said “we had excellent pitching, (Start position in parentheses) and our bats really came alive. 1. (10) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 301 laps, 124 rating, 190 points, $264,928. World Cup results Every kid on our team scored a 2. (25) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 301, run and that’s a great thing.” Troup American’s Daniel Swann 107, 175, $206,598. SECOND ROUND 3. (3) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 301, 114.6, Saturday In Sunday’s game, the American makes a catch in left field. 170, $173,498. at Port Elizabeth, South Africa all-stars were led offensively by runner was thrown out at home on 4. (16) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 301, Uruguay 2, South Korea 1 Jarred Helton, who had two sin- 106.9, 160, $162,576. At Rustenburg, South Africa a Gosdin groundball. 5. (24) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 301, 91, Ghana 2, United States 1, OT gles and three RBIs, David Sweat, In the sixth and final inning, 155, $150,726. Sunday, June 27 who was 2-for-3 with two singles Haynes doubled with one out, but 6. (5) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 301, At Bloemfontein, South Africa 96.8, 155, $133,979. Germany 4, England 1 and an RBI, Seth Prather, who had he was left on second. 7. (9) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 301, At Johannesburg a double and an RBI, John Todd For Hogansville, the weekend 104.8, 146, $99,500. Argentina 3, Mexico 1 Bohn, who had two singles and 8. (31) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, Today didn’t start out so great with the 301, 90.9, 142, $94,850. At Durban, South Africa two RBIs, John Crawford, who tough loss to Pike. 9. (11) Joey Logano, Toyota, 301, 87.1, Netherlands vs. Slovakia, 10 a.m. went 2-for-3 with an RBI, and “We really we had one bad in- 138, $121,890. At Johannesburg 10. (28) A J Allmendinger, Ford, 301, Brazil vs. Chile, 2:30 p.m. Daniel Swann, who went 2-3 with ning where they scored 13 runs,” 97.8, 134, $123,701. Tuesday a double and an RBI. coach Keith Jackson said. “We 11. (22) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 301, 107.8, At Pretoria, South Africa Also, Colson Blackburn had an Troup American’s Colson Black- 135, $127,106. Paraguay vs. Japan, 10 a.m. misjudged a fly ball and that led to 12. (17) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 301, At Cape Town, South Africa RBI double, Ellis Matthews had an burn had a big weekend at the four runs in that inning.” 118.9, 132, $116,940. Spain vs. Portugal, 2:30 p.m. RBI single, and Hudson Graham plate and on the mound. The team found a spark in the 13. (12) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 301, Baseball 74.1, 124, $108,273. had a single and an RBI. breaker on Saturday. second game of the tournament on 14. (20) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 301, 77, “It was a real productive day bat- Colby Williams did his part on Sunday, though. 121, $95,350. College World Series ting,” Prather said. “If we can hit 15. (6) David Reutimann, Toyota, 301, the mound, pitching six brilliant Tripp Harris led the team going 86.8, 118, $109,456. Friday, June 25 the ball like that we can really innings to get the complete game. 3-for-3 with a double and two sin- 16. (34) Greg Biffle, Ford, 301, 73.9, 115, TCU 6, UCLA 2 play.” It wasn’t enough, though. gles, and he knocked in five runs $87,900. South Carolina 5, Clemson 1 17. (33) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 300, 61.1, Saturday, June 26 On Saturday, three pitchers Thomaston scored one run in as Hoganasville rallied from be- 112, $122,076. UCLA 10, TCU 3, TCU eliminated combined to strike out 12 Man- the top of the first inning, and it hind to beat Manchester 7-5. 18. (27) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, South Carolina 4, Clemson 3, Clemson chester batters. 300, 69.7, 109, $111,404. eliminated made that lead stand up thanks to “He is the smallest player on the 19. (30) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 300, 55.6, Championship Series Blackburn started and had six the pitching of Jaylen Martin, who team,” Jackson said of Harris, “and 111, $85,275. Best-of-3 strikeouts, Matthews had four went 6 1/3 innings. he had the biggest impact for us 20. (19) David Ragan, Ford, 300, 71.1, Monday, June 28: UCLA (51-15) vs. 103, $87,275. South Carolina (52-16), 7:30 p.m. strikeouts, and Luke Hilderbrand Troup had its chances. out there today.” 21. (4) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 300, 80.7, Tuesday,June 29: UCLAvs. South Car- had two strikeouts in his one in- In the second inning, Cam Gos- Hogansville was also helped out 100, $93,625. olina, 7:30 p.m. ning. 22. (26) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 300, x-Wednesday,June 30: UCLAvs. South din doubled, but he was stranded on the mound by pitcher Cam 64.9, 97, $76,375. Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Crawford and Sweat each had on third. Cobb who went six innings for the key doubles, and Graham had a In the third, John Morgan sin- team base hit with the bases loaded that gled and Bryce Haynes walked, “They bounced back today,” brought in two runs. but Martin got back-to-back strike- Jackson said. “We made some Johnson gets “I was real proud of them,” outs to end the threat. mistakes and they had us down 5- Prather said. “That’s the way we In the fourth, Cole Freeman 1 but we were able to bounce back can play.” walked and Colby Williams and get the win. They fought hard another win Troup National lost a heart- reached on an infield single, but a today.” win. The Associated Press Troup American got its I BASEBALL FROM 11 Jimmie Johnson surged tournament stay off to a past Kurt Busch with Briefs Troup American and nice start on a sizzling three laps left to win the Pavin needed extra holes Troup National will meet Saturday afternoon. Sprint Cup race at New after they all finished at at 8 p.m. today. Troup County took a Hampshire Motor Speed- 14-under par. Troup National hopes 13-4 lead into the fourth I A goal that to keep up the status quo. inning. way. SOCCER: Busch grabbed the lead probably shouldn’t have After Saturday’s con- After giving up three Sunday with about seven counted and one that def- vincing win, there wasn’t runs in the top of the laps left when he nudged initely should have but much more suspense on fourth, Troup scored Johnson out of the way. was ignored played key Sunday. twice more in the bottom Johnson and Busch roles in Argentina and Kevin Craft started and of the inning to complete quickly got side-by-side to Germany advancing to the pitched two innings to the scoring. energize what had been a World Cup quarterfinals. get the win, and Parker “We found out that we lackluster race. Germany got by Eng- Pearson, Wyatt Frailey, have some heart,” coach The four-time defend- land 4-1 in a match af- Dylan Johnson and Jake Curt Longshore said. “We ing champion pulled away fected by a bad officiating Howard each pitched one saw that the team was to win his second straight decision. Frank Lam- inning. going to battle us, and we race after taking the pard’s long-range shot re- Troup National built a didn’t quit. Our pitching checkered flag last week bounded off the crossbar 7-0 lead through four in- didn’t show up today, but on the road course at Infi- and clearly crossed the nings, but coach Jay An- our bats did and we stuck neon Raceway. goal line. Referee Jorge derson wasn’t happy with with the game plan and Larrionda waved play on the way the team was that carried us.” Tony Stewart finished Kevin Eckleberry / Daily News rather than signal the swinging the bat. Troup had a number of second and Busch was third. Troup National’s Jake Farrar hit a pair of home runs Johnson put a little match was tied 2-2. “We just had some offensive heroes, includ- bump on Busch to move Carlos Tevez scored bloops and dinks, and during Sunday’s game. ing Cortney Laye, who him up the track, allowing twice, one goal when he they had some errors to up Farrar’s fifth-inning the third, and four more went 2-for-3 with a dou- the No. 48 to slip under- was about a yard offside, help us,” Anderson said. home run with a long ball in the fifth on the way to ble and two RBIs. neath and win for the fifth in Argentina's 3-1 victory “We didn’t hit the ball as of his own. an easy win. Graham Oliver had time this season. over Mexico. good as I wanted to.” In a seven-run seventh, Farrar and Gallatan two hits with two RBIs, I Bubba Watson Tevez opened the scor- Troup National swung Ben Anderson, Howard both had doubles and Willis Kemp had two hits GOLF: rallied from six strokes ing in the 26th minute, the bat just fine in the and Wyatt Frailey had three RBIs, while Craft with a double and an back and beat Scott Ver- heading into an empty net final two innings, though. consecutive RBI singles. hit a home run. RBI, Winston Turner had plank on the second play- after Lionel Messi chipped Jake Farrar, a hitting Frailey finished the Ben Anderson added a two hits with a double off hole with a par putt to the ball toward goal. Mex- hero on the Troup 9-10- game with a pair of dou- double, Howard scored and an RBI, Logan Car- earn his first PGA Tour ico players protested furi- year-old team that won bles, and Gallatin was 3- three runs, Frailey had a son had two hits with two victory Sunday at the ously as the referee and the World Series a year for-3 with a walk and hit and three runs, John- RBIs and a double, and Travelers Championship. linesman had a lengthy ago, hit a two-run home four runs scored. son added a triple, and Colby Darda had two hits Watson, Verplank and discussion before allowing run in the fifth inning, In Saturday’s game, Matthew Anderson had with an RBI. Ryder Cup captain Corey the goal to stand. and he added another Troup scored five runs in two hits and a double. Bo Halcomb started home run in the sixth. the first inning, nine runs Pitcher Jackson Shel- and was the winning One intriguing matchup C.J. Gallatin followed in the second, five runs in nutt started and got the pitcher. STRASBURG FROM 11 probably won’t happen lanta’s Tim Hudson, who tonight. the fifth inning to take control. “He’s lost a little bit of confidence BRAVES FROM 11 is having a big season of Braves’ rookie out- “I didn’t throw the ball that well the last two games but he’s one of his own with a 7-3 record fielder Jason Heyward in the fourth inning,” he said. “It’s those guys that, the next start, can and a 2.54 ERA. hoped to be in the lineup “He left his breaking ball up,” kind of happened the last couple of come back with that aggressive at- Strasburg is coming off against Heyward, but he Braves manager Bobby Cox said. starts, where the big innings kind of titude and get back on track,” he his first loss of the season, probably won’t play be- “He had a great breaking ball at gotten me.” said. “I don't have any doubts about although he only gave up cause of a thumb injury. times, and a bad one at times. His Hanson has now allowed 15 his ability and his stuff. He’s going one run in a 1-0 loss to the “It would be fun, and it mechanics are exactly what they’ve earned runs and 21 hits over his to be fine.” Royals. would be awesome,” Hey- always been. Nothing new there. previous two starts, covering 7 1/3 For the Tigers, rookie Brennan “For the most part, I ward said. “But that "But Tommy can pitch a lot better innings, while chalking up only five Boesch hit an RBI single during a went out there and threw would be something, to go than he did, that's for sure." strikeouts. five-run fourth inning and added a strikes,” Strasburg said of out there and play and Added Hanson: “It’s pretty frus- “I’m really frustrated right now, two-run homer, his 12th of the sea- the outing. “(I made) a then not be ready to go trating, to be honest with you. It’s but at the same time, I’m not too son, the next inning. couple mistakes, but they back out there and play definitely not fun. It’s not a good low,” he said. “I just need to keep Rookie Austin Jackson had three didn’t really hit the ball again. feeling. I know I can go out there working hard and see what I did of Detroit's 17 hits, including a two- hard except for a couple “I look at it like I’m sit- and pitch.” wrong and try and make those ad- run single in the big fourth. of times; they just found ting out to take care of it Things came unraveled in the justments.” Justin Verlander (9-5) gave up six the holes. You know, now, so that I don’t have fourth inning. Clinging to a 1-0 Second baseman Martin Prado hits and four runs in seven innings that’s baseball.” to worry about it later.” lead, the Tigers plated five runs in isn’t worried. as the Tigers avoided being swept. LaGrange Daily News Monday,June 28, 2010 - 13

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