By William G. Schmidt Contributing Writer NEW LEBANON -- For a small, rural school district, producing financial statements that adhere to GAAP -- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles -- is simply too costly, according to New Lebanon School District Treasurer Michael Lau.

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielder Matt Murton, infielder Eric Patterson and catcher Josh Donaldson.

The Chicago Cubs got pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from the Oakland Athletics Tuesday in exchange for four players. The Cubs sent pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielder Matt Murton, infielder Eric Patterson and catcher Josh Donaldson to Oakland.

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Aramis Ramirez finished 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, and Ryan Dempster hurled eight-plus innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 win over the Chicago White Sox, completing the three-game sweep at Wrigley Field.

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Jim Edmonds hit two home runs as part of a nine-run fourth inning as the Chicago Cubs defeated cross-town rival the Chicago White Sox, 11-7, in the second of a three-game interleague series at Wrigley Field.