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10A Friday, August 7, 2009 BRIEFS Reid scolds health care protesters WASHINGTON — The Senate’s most powerful Democrat on Thursday scolded health care protesters dogging his party’s lawmakers at local meetings, arguing that some critics on the political right have run out of ideas — and ditched their civic manners. Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada accused the protesters of trying to “sabotage” the democratic process. A small group of lawmakers blocked out the fevered rhetoric and vowed to keep pursuing an elusive bipartisan deal on abroad remaking of the health care system. With encouragement from President Barack Obama and business leaders, the group reported progress on financing an overhaul. But as polls show Obama’s approach losing favor with voters — particularly independents — Democrats are talking more openly about the possibility of moving legislation without Republican support. Report: Taliban chief killed in strike ISLAMABAD — U.S. and Pakistani authorities are investigating reports that Pakistani Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud was killed in an American missile strike, officials from both countries said Friday. Ifconfirmed, Mehsud’s demise would be amajor boost to Pakistani and U.S. efforts to eradicate the Taliban and al- Qaida. Mehsud is believed responsible for dozens of suicide attacks, beheadings and target killings in Pakistan. He is allied with al-Qaida and has been suspected in the killing of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Husband blames ‘something medical’ GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — The husband of asuburban NewYork mother who caused acar crash that killed her and seven others said Thursday she didn’t have a drinking problem and suggested diabetes and other health problems were to blame. “She was not a drinker. She was not an alcoholic,” Daniel Schuler said at atearful news conference with his sister and lawyer. “Something medically had to have happened.” Schuler’s attorney, Dominic Barbara, said the 36-year-old Cablevision executive had previously had gestational diabetes, had a suspicious bump on her leg and had an untreated mouth abscess before the deadly July 26 wreck. Police say Schuler downed more than 10 vodkas and smoked marijuana before driving her minivan nearly two miles and slamming head-on into asport-utility vehicle. Pace of layoffs is expected to slow WASHINGTON — In a positive sign for the economy, companies are laying off fewer workers as they prepare to ramp up production to replenish their depleted stockpiles of goods. Many analysts pointed to Thursday’s drop in jobless claims as evidence of atrend signaling fewer job losses in coming months, particularly compared with the flood of layoffs earlier this year. Still, job openings remain scarce. And most economists expect the unemployment rate to keep rising to 10 percent or higher by the end of this year. Today, the government will report the July unemployment rate. Director John Hughes dies at 59 NEW YORK — Writerdirector John Hughes, Hollywood’s youth impresario of the 1980s and ’90s who captured and cornered the teen and preteen market with such favorites as “Home Alone,” “The Breakfast Club” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” died Thursday, aspokeswoman said. He was 59. Hughes died of aheart attack during amorning walk in Manhattan. • James Ed Hurley Jr., Chatsworth • Viola Rebecca Morris Quinn • Miranda Lynn Upton, Chatsworth Obituary notices are posted online at www.daltondailycitizen.com James Ed Hurley Jr. Mr. James Ed Hurley Jr., 78, of Chatsworth, departed this life Thursday morning, Aug. 6, 2009, surrounded by his loving family at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton. BY JULIE H. DAVIS Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — The “wise Latina” is on her way to the Supreme Court. Sonia Sotomayor won confirmation Thursday as the high court’s 111th justice, third woman and barrierbreaking first Hispanic after asummer-long debate heavy with ethnic politics and hints of nomination fights to come. She’ll be sworn in Saturday, the first addition to the court by a Democratic president in 15 years. The historic Senate vote was 68-31 to confirm Sotomayor, with most Republicans lining up in a show ofopposition both to her and to President Barack Obama’s standards for ajustice. Some foes — and Democratic supporters as well — pressed her during Senate hearings to explain controversial previous comments, particularly her 2001 utterance that she hoped a “wise Latina” judge would usually make better decisions than awhite male without similar experiences. Such comments were the basis for asearching debate between Republicans and Democrats about the proper place of background and personal perspective in ajudge’s work. She told senators at the hearings she had meant to inspire young Hispanics with the idea “they could become anything they wanted to become,”not to suggest the quality of a judge depended on race, gender or ethnicity. The 55-year-old daughter of Puerto Rican parents was raised in a South Bronx housing project and educated Arrangements will be announced by locally owned and operated Ponders Funeral Homes, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton; (706) 226- 4002. Your selected independent funeral home. www.legacy.com Viola Rebecca Morris Quinn Viola Rebecca Morris Quinn, 95, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Briarwood Living Center in Simpsonville, S.C. She was born in Eton and was ofthe Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by sons, Raymond and in the Ivy League before rising to the highest legal echelons, spending the past 17 years as afederal judge. She watched the vote on TV at a federal courthouse in New York City, among friends and colleagues. In the Senate, Republicans argued she’d OBITUARIES Richard Quinn; granddaughters, Vickie Waters Baessell and Gina Quinn Langley; grandson, Richard ‘Ricky’ Quinn; son-in-law, James N. Waters; daughter-in-law, Vauseetta ‘Pinky’ Quinn; grandson-in-law, Bruce Knowles; brother, Lester Morris; sisters, Alma Morris Wilbanks, Lena and Ethel Lee Morris, Marie Morris Taylor and Mona Morris Kimberly. She is survived by a daughter, Virginia Quinn Waters of Taylors, S.C.; brother, Mac Morris of Dalton; daughter-in-law, Thelma Quinn of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Donna Sotomayor OK’d for Supreme Court Ga. senators vote ‘no’ Sen. Johnny Isakson “I have personally interviewed Judge Sonia Sotomayor, and I have carefully followed the Judiciary Committee hearings as well as her testimony. After thorough consideration, Ivoted against her confirmation for two specific reasons. First, Judge Sotomayor’s opinions and rulings on cases involving property rights are troubling, especially those favoring the use of eminent domain powers by agovernment to facilitate the sale or redevelopment of private property.Second, Judge Sotomayor’s statement that the Second Amendment to the Constitution is not afundamental right and that it does not apply to state and local governments is inconsistent with my and, Ibelieve, most Georgians’ understanding of the Constitution. Ibelieve aqualified judge is one who understands the value and the strength and the power of the Constitution of the United States of America, who will rule based on the law and who will not legislate based on the position. Idonot believe Judge Sotomayor’s record has met this standard.” Sen. Saxby Chambliss “Judge Sotomayor has a compelling personal story. As Americans, we should be proud she has been nominated. However, the role of the Senate is to give the president advice and consent, and we are required to go beyond the personal side of the nominee. After reviewing cases she decided, talking with lawyers who know her, and reviewing speeches and her testimony, Ihave concluded that I cannot support Judge Sotomayor’s nomination. I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, and I am concerned about her reasoning in Butch Kelley 82nd Birthday Isakson Chambliss cases where she has considered this issue. Iamconcerned about her apparent leaning to use foreign law to interpret America’sown laws and Constitution. Her lack of well-reasoned opinions is also troublesome.” bring personal bias and aliberal agenda to the bench. But Democrats praised Sotomayor as an extraordinarily qualified mainstream moderate with more years as ajudge than any current justice had when nominated — and solid experience as a prosecutor before that. Congress OKs $2B refill of popular ‘cash for clunkers’ WASHINGTON (AP) — Pedal to the metal, Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation Thursday night with an additional $2 billion for “cash for clunkers,” the economy-boosting rebate program that caught the fancy of car buyers and instantly increased sales for an auto industry long mired in recession. The Senate approved the money ona60-37 vote after administration officials said an initial $1 billion had run out in only 10 days. The House voted last week to keep alive the program, which gives consumers up to $4,500 in federal subsidies if they trade in their cars for new, more energy-efficient models. Without action, lawmakers risked awaveofvoter discontent as theyleft the Capitol for amonthlong vacation. “Cash for clunkers has been a proven success,” Obama said in awritten statement issued shortly after the vote. “The initial transactions are generating amore than 50 percent increase in fuel economy; they are generating $700 to $1,000 in annual savings for consumers in reduced gas costs alone, and they are getting the oldest, dirtiest and most air polluting trucks and SUVs offthe road for good.” Senate supporters of the program hailed its effect on the auto industry — which had its best month in nearly a year in July — as well as its claimed environmental benefits. “The reality is this is aprogram that has been working. Consumers believe it’s working. Small business people believe it’s working. People who make steel and aluminum and advertisers ... and everyone who’s involved in the larger economic impact of the auto industry believe it is working,” said Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. In Loving On his Memory August 7, 1927 to February 8, 2009 To those Ilove and those who love me. When Iam gone release me, let me go. Ihave somany things to see and do. Youmust not tie yourself to me with tears. Be thankful for our heartful years. Igave you my love, you can only guess how much happiness you gave to me. Ithank you for the love you have shown, but itis time Itraveled alone. So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must. Then let your grief be confronted by trust. Its only for awhile that we must part so bless the memories within your heart. For Iwon’t be far away. Life goes on and if you need mecall meand Iwill come. Though you can’t see me or touch me, Iwill benear and if you listen with your heart you will hear all my love around soft and clear and then when you must come this way alone. Iwillgreet you withasmile andsay welcome home. Happy BirthdayBabe! Love, Judy Waters Gamache ofWebster Groves, Mo.; Karen Waters Pine of Tonawanda, N.Y.; Lora Waters Gwinn of Collegeville, Pa.; Rita Quinn Burch and Nita Quinn of Gainesville; Norris and Clinton Quinn of Gainesville; Sandra Quinn Knowles, Brenda Quinn Bailey and Genai Quinn Chambers of Jonesboro; a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial services are Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth. Burial will be next to her parents in Eton Cemetery. WednesdayThursday Gold 964.5 960.75 Silver 14.615 14.68 Acuity 30.48 30.7 AAir 7.12 6.77 Apple 165.11 163.91 AT&T 25.73 25.55 BAC 16.66 16.7 BB&T 24.17 24.65 BP 51.55 50.51 BristolMyers 21.75 21.73 HP-Compaq 43.26 42.21 Chevron 69.79 69.25 CocaCola 49.17 49.39 ConAgra 19.65 19.6 ColonialBnk .51 .7 Coke Ent. 19.31 19.31 CrackerBrl 29.56 28.24 CrwnCrafts 2.9 2.93 CSX 41.28 41.08 Dell 13.63 13.16 Delta 7.32 7.29 Dixie Group 3.31 3.39 Dow 23.64 23.28 Duke 15.33 15.45 DuPont 32.08 32.46 Earthlink 8.37 8.29 Ericsson 9.73 9.45 Exxon 70.03 69.73 Ford 8.44 8.07 FSG 3.83 3.81 GE 13.99 14.31 GM .517 .62 Goodyear 17.98 17.54 HomeDepot 26.33 26.54 THE DAILY CITIZEN The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 4to4:30 p.m. Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of arrangements. www.legacy.com Miranda Lynn Upton Miranda Lynn Upton, 26, of Chatsworth passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at her residence. Survivors and arrangements will be announced by Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth. www.legacy.com Tuesday Is Youth Day Eye Exams 50% Off 2150 E. Walnut Ave., Ste. #10 Walnut Square Mall, Dalton, GA (706) 226-2722 “FlowersSay What Words Can’t” City Florist 429 North 3rd Ave. •Chatsworth •706-695-4414 Compare our generic prices to mail order prices! THE MARKET Thursday’s Dow Jones: 9256.3 ▼ 24.7 Thursday’s NASDAQ: 1973.16 ▼ 19.89 MANYGENERICS UNDER $ 4 JohnWhite, R.Ph. Chris Sams, R.Ph. Ann Mathis,R.Ph. 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The Daily Citizen NGEMC marks 73rd year SUBMITTED BY NORTH GEORGIA EMC North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (NGEMC) and its customers are an energy resource together and as individuals. Together theyhavethe power to help make their energy future clean and bright by lowering the demand for electricity and helping keep the cost of electricity down. “Collectively, we can always make a difference,” NGEMC President and CEO Ron Hutchins told acrowd of about 2,000 at the electric cooperative’s 73rd annual meeting Thursday in Dalton. “That’s how cooperatives came about in the first place.” “The demand for electricity is going up. The cost of electricity is going up,” said Hutchins. “But you and Ican help. We as individuals and as partners can be a great energy resource in controlling and minimizing the impact of local, national, regional and global demand on energy prices. If we are more energy efficient, we help lower the demand for electricity and help create a cleaner environment for us all. We believe our energy and our future go hand and hand. Our future is our energy.” The members of the cooperative met at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center to elect directors from Gordon and Floyd counties and to hear the annual report of the cooperative from Hutchins. NGEMC serves parts of seven counties in Northwest Georgia and has grown from 1,700 members in 1936 to 98,500 members today. In his annual report to NGEMC members, Hutchins noted that energy issues involve not just local people, but are shaped by global, national, regional and community forces. Not only is demand for electricity growing in Northwest Georgia, but the need for power is greatly increasing worldwide as other countries industrialize. As technology improves, so do the number of machines that run on electricity.These additional electronic products in the home and workplace increase the demand for electricity. Things like picture frames, for example, that used to be simply a paper photo have transformed into interactive, digital frames running on electricity. The proliferation of other electricity-driven home gadgets and gizmos like cell phone chargers, cordless phones, gaming systems, satellite and cable setup boxes, also cause the demand for electricity to rise. As demand for electricity rises, so does the cost of electricity. Several factors play into the increased prices. Besides increasing environmental standards driving up prices, future legislative mandates for more green power generation and new clean air standards could also play arole in the increase, said Hutchins. NGEMC is also doing its part to keep electricity prices down. The co-op stresses reliability of electrical service and efficiency ofwork around the clock. It continues ahigh standard of excellence in construction and maintenance and employs a year-round, right of way tree trimming and vegetation management program. NGEMC also continuously trains its team members and uses the latest technology whenever possible. In the co-op business meeting, members attending voted the re-election, without opposition, of two directors, Ed WorleyofGordon County and M.L. Holsonback of Floyd County. This summer we celebrate our 20th year… We are grateful for the opportunity to be of service tothis wonderful community! Dr. Ken Walker, Psychologist Mrs. Sherry Dickson, LPC 311 Point North Place, Suite 6 Dalton, GA 30720 706-529-6647 Friday, August 7, 2009 11A CONTRIBUTED PHOTO NGEMC team member Bill Mooney, right, shows NGEMC customers alife-size set up of adistribution line with atransformer and related equipment at the 2009 NGEMC annual meeting in Dalton. 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