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Kids enjoy a variety of activities during the Suessville event held at KidSenses March 24. The interactive children’s museum is celebrating its fifth year this weekend with a gala.
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Editor’s Note: KidSenses Children’s InterACTIVE Museum is celebrating its fifth year with the annual Celebration Gala at the museum. In the past five years, the museum has experienced tremendous growth and is moving toward its 250th visitor. Today’s story looks back at the planning stages of the museum and the first couple years of operation. On Saturday, the highlights of the other years and a glance at the Gala will be presented.
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RUTHERFORDTON — An idea that grew from Laura Pocock’s family vacation to a children’s museum in New Hampshire ignited a fire in 1995 as the Children’s Museum of
the Foothills project was initiated as part of Rutherford Town Revitalization. During those days, the Board of Directors for RTR was seeking a downtown project to help revitalize Main Street as businesses were moving out of Main Street buildings. There was a definite need for a new draw to improve the downtown foot traffic. After listening to Pocock, board members traveled to other children’s museum to begin the research phase. Pocock and others attended a national conference for the Association of Children’s Museum in 1997 to continue Please see Museum, Page 2
RUTHERFORDTON — Revenues outpaced expenses for the month of August, according to a report at the Tourism Development Authority meeting Thursday. But occupancy taxes collections are down 27 percent when compared to August 2008. The exact reason behind the discrepancy was the subject of some debate at the meeting, but the total amount of occupancy tax collected for the month was $62,349. “Don’t get too excited about the revenue exceeding our expenses because these are our good months,” said Michelle Whitaker, acting director. “Last year, Labor Day (weekend) fell in August, and while we know that may have had a 10 percent loss from that, it certainly wasn’t 27 percent worth of a decrease, so we may try and look at this further.” Still, revenues exceeded expenses by $44,313.55 for the month. “Holidays really play havoc with cabins,” First Vice Chairman Keven McCammon said. “If you look at the bed and breakfast category or campgrounds you’ll see that bears out.” Comparing the categories to each other led to board members wondering about how many rooms were really being used in the county. “We do have an inventory here, and I think it might be time Please see TDA, Page 6
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FOREST CITY – With food assistance needs already higher this year than last, some local organizations are trying to get a head start on filling up their food pantries for the upcoming winter. “Our food pantry now is actually running low,” said Annie Oberle, director of social services for the Salvation Army in Rutherford and Cleveland counties. “I just sent a letter to local schools and colleges asking them to do food drives. “I know when winter comes it’s going to be overwhelming.” Oberle said there had already been an increase in families and individuals coming into the Salvation Army seeking assistance, a trend Chase Corner Ministries has seen as well. “We’ve seen a much greater need – every week there is a new family,” said Director Crystal Tate. “August is a big month for us, I think because people are sending their kids back to school and have spent their money elsePlease see Food, Page 6
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Joyce McCain, right, and her daughter, Danielle Morgan, browse through an assortment of necklaces on sale at the $5 Jewelry Sale fundraiser being held inside of the Norris Biggs Conference Room at Rutherford Hospital. Proceeds raised from the event go to benefit the Rhutherford Hospital Auxiliary. The sale, which ends today, is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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RUTHERFORDTON – Shoppers looking to score bargains on watches, purses, scarves and more filled the Norris Biggs Conference Room at Rutherford Hospital Thursday during the hospital auxiliary’s second $5 jewelry sale of the year. One of six fundraisers held each year by the auxiliary, the jewelry sale is one the most profitable, said Ginger Dancy, director of volunteer services. “It’s always heavily attended, but this has just been phenomenal,” she said. “Even in light of the down economy, we’ve got people coming. It’s not just a bargain – it’s also helping the auxiliary.” The sale is presented by Masquerade, a $5 jewelry fundraiser offered only to hospitals. According to owners Brian and Pam Roche, more than 2,000 people had shopped since the sale opened on Wednesday. “We cover Western North Carolina and hold sales for 35 to 40 hospitals,” Pam Roche said. Jewelry sales are also held at Cleveland Regional Medical Center and Kings Please see Sale, Page 6
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KidSenses eyes a bright future By JEAN GORDON
KidSenses Interactive Children’s Museum Director Steve Saucier presents the museum’s new Web site at its launch in early April 2009. The museum is celebrating its fifth anniversary this weekend.
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researching. After securing seed money, the new KidSenses board purchased the downtown building, formerly the location of Moore’s Department Store and Stamey’s, and hired the Haizlip Firm to begin the master planning. The Haizlip Firm was asked to be the architects and exhibit designers for the project. The board began conducting numerous community workshops throughout Rutherford County to gain input on the project, explore the community’s needs and to recruit board members and stakeholders. The Tanner Foundation came forward with a significant gift to jump start the capital campaign and from there, many significant gifts were secured from people and companies around the county. At that point, it seemed everyone started to come on board and help in any way possible. Annual fundraisers, grants, corporate gifts and individual donations were coming in and by 2001, the project was well on its way. As major fundraising and planning were achieved, the KidSenses board hired Founding Executive Director Steve Saucier in the summer of 2001. Saucier arrived in Rutherfordton from
New Orleans, La., and began his first day as executive director Aug. 7, 2001. Museum board members were hoping for a grand opening in the months following Saucier’s hiring, but with the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and a subsequent declining economy, the museum’s capital campaign was lengthened. By 2002, KidSenses had raised about half of the needed $2.5 million. Between 2002 and 2004, KidSenses staff, board of directors and the museum stakeholders began working even harder, finding every opportunity to present the project as educationally significant and economically vital to the future of the County and surrounding area. Hundreds of grants were written, fundraising house parties and public speaking engagements were held and meetings with state and local officials were scheduled all in an effort to bring together the needed resources to open the museum. In 2003, KidSenses received a major funding source: Becoming a member of the Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative. With the help of then-Senator Walter Dalton of Rutherfordton, KidSenses was added to the Grassroots state organization. This provided ongoing state funding and also connected the museum and its science education component with other larger Museums across the
RUTHERFORDTON — Since the official opening of KidSenses Children’s InterACTIVE Museum, on Oct. 4, 2004, nearly five years ago, 250,000 people have visited the state-of-the-art museum on Main Street. At 6:30 tonight KidSenses will host “A Night for Inspiration” KidSenses Fifth annual Gala. Event tickets are $50 each. Someone will win a weekend at The Grove Park Inn in Asheville. The $5,000 package will include two weekend night stays, breakfast each morning, dinner each evening, chef’s table, wine cellar experience, spa package and golf. The raffle tickets are $50 each with only 300 State. This accomplishment put being sold. KidSenses on a new playing field Tickets will be available today at the event or by and paved the way for setting an calling 286-2120 or visit:www.kidsenses.com. opening date. In five years, KidSenses has received a number The long awaited and much of awards, grants and has developed a partnership anticipated construction was with NASA. begun in 2003, continuing to “We have been able to keep the Museum acces2004. Scaffolding went up outsible and affordable,” said Executive Director Steve side the building on Main Street Saucier. “There has not been an increase in pricing as delivery trucks and construc- since opening day.” tion workers were an every day Shortly after the museum opened, it was votoccurrence on Main Street. ed, “Best Public/Private Partnership in North Exhibit fabricators and local Carolina” by the North Carolina Main Street muralists were selected to comProgram. plete the exhibit galleries. Other highlights over the past five years include: By spring 2004, the capital n 2005 – Received a $200,000 grant from the campaign was nearing its goal North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation for a and as a result, KidSenses began literacy and language development program; planning the grand opening for n 2006 – Opened a new exhibit focusing on the fall. nutrition funded by Mi Pueblito, called the Kids “This was finally going to be Pueblito; the day that the dream was n 2006 – Received several grants to install new going to become a reality,” science exhibits; Saucier said. KidSenses began to n 2006 – Received a major State grant to train hire additional staff and set up teachers in science education; its new administrative offices. n 2007 – Developed a partnership with NASA By September, KidSenses was and began receiving exhibits on science and aeroready with educational prospace; grams, functioning exhibits and n 2007 – Received a major exhibit from NASA, a trained staff. the Flight Simulator; Opening day, Oct. 4, 2004, n 2008 – Launched the Museum-To-Go traveling was held in conjunction with outreach programs to schools; the annual Hilltop Festival on n 2008 – Launched the traveling planetarium Main Street. Guided tours of program, The Explorer Dome; the museum were conducted all n 2009 – Opened the Discovery Garden exhibit; day on Saturday as nearly 500 n 2009 – Installed the new exhibit, Virtual people made their way into the Reality Ride. museum. The following Tuesday, Oct.7, The future KidSenses welcomed its first “We constantly explore the possibilities of what visitor and the museum was definitely off and running with Please see Kidsenses, Page 3 its ongoing strategies.
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Carolina Wrestling Superstars presents Destruction on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the old Mooresboro gym, featuring The WWF Superstar Demolition Ax. Doors open at 7 p.m. Bell time 8 p.m. For more information call 828-205-9374.
The Historic Johnson Farm will host its 4th annual storytelling festival on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. The featured storytellers include Virginia Newsom, Ronnie Pepper, Virginia “Blackfeather” Thompson, Ingrid McNair, Michael “Badhair” Williams and KarenEve Bayne. Admission is $4 adults, $3 students K-12, and preschoolers free. For more information call 828-891-6585. Due to weather, the event will be held indoors at West Henderson High School, 3600 Haywood Rd,, Hendersonville.
The last ”Ruff’Ton Live” event of the season will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, on the courthouse lawn from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. featuring the Honkabilly band Hard Times. The trio consists of Brendan McEnnerney, Devin McEnnerney, and Phil Ruff. For more information contact Rutherford Town Revitalization at 287- 2071.
Little Mountain Pottery will hold its 35th Annual Holiday Open House on Oct. 10 and 11. The Studio of Claude Graves with guest craftsmen and Mountain Music. Richard Beard of Rutherfordton will be displaying and selling his musical instruments. Beard is well-known for the Appalachian dulcimers, guitars and Irish bouzukis. Kiln openings Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Little Mountain Pottery is located at 6372 Peniel Rd., Tryon, six miles from Columbus, on Peniel Road, I-26 Columbus/Tryon Exit.
M Squared Restaurant, located at 125 West Main St., Spindale., offers the following entertainment/events: Tuesday Tapas goes Broadway Wednesday — Trivia at 8 p.m.
Sunday Brunch and Bloody Mary Bar (weekly) Web site www.msquaredrestaurant.com.
charge) announces the following entertainment: Sept. 25 — West End String Band Sept. 26 — Johnson’s Cross Road Web site www.barleystaproom.
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Club L.A. is a private club for members and guests, located at 319 W. Main St., Spindale. Admission — members free, guest $5. Saturdays from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Each Thursday is ladies’ night and Karaoke from 8 to 11 p.m. Shagging every Friday night from 8 to 11 p.m. Memberships available (ages 25 and up). ABC permits. Wagon Wheel Country & Western Dance Club, W.E. Padgett Rd., Ellenboro area, hosts the following entertainment: Sept. 26 — Broken Axle Band, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission $5. Concessions, game room, family entertainment. Dance lessons every Tuesday night from 7:30 to 10, $3 per person. Web site www.wagonwheeldanceclub.com. The Mystery Men Quartet with Ed Crawford (formerly of the Kingsmen) and Gospel Music Hall of Fame member Steve Warren will be in concert Saturday, Sept. 26, at Chesnee Gospel Music Center. Music begins at 7 p.m. Concessions available at 5:30 p.m. Hot dogs will be sold this weekend. The center is located on Greenlake Rd., Chesnee, S.C. Call 828-223-1514 for more information. Off the Beaded Path, located at 120B West Trade St., Forest City, offers Try-it-Tuesdays (every Tuesday) which features brief jewelry-making demos. The following classes are also available: Sept. 28 — Advanced Viking Knit 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 29 — Christmas Earring Extravaganza, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Web site offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com.
Legal Grounds, 217 North Main St., Rutherfordton, offers the following entertainment: Sept. 25 — Jackson Crossing Sept. 26 — Dirty Farm Oct. 3 — Moonshine Jenny Web site www.legalgrounds.net.
Comedian James Gregory will perform live at the Mid City Shrine Club on Friday, Oct. 2. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. Mid City Shrine Club is located on Hwy. 129, Lyman, S.C. For more information call 864-439-6988.
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Autumn Rails 2009: Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at
Whitmire Auditorium, Lily Pond Lane, Hendersonville; celebrating 10 years of model railroad shows and swap meets; operating NTRAK layout; door prizes; admission $5, under 13 free; for more information call 828-685-2726, or visit www.fbentrak.com. Black Pearls Farm in Bostic, a non-profit Equine and CSA Learning Center, announces the following events: Pumpkin carving contest — Oct. 21, 22 and 23, from 5 to 7 p.m., and Oct. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. Open horse lessons — Saturdays beginning at 10 a.m., (call ahead) Volunteers needed to help with Halloween preparations as well as the night of Haunted Farm, and a green house raising. Contact Barbara Henwood at 2450023. Web site blackpearlsfarm.com. Equestrian fall ride: Broad River Green Equestrian Fall Color Ride; Saturday, Oct. 10, starting at 9 a.m., registration required by Oct. 6 (in order for lunches to be prepared). Guided tour along the banks of the Broad river. For more information or to register, call 704-434-2357 or via email kduren@broadrivergreenway.com. Dark Wood Hollow Haunted Trail: The guided tour goes through the Road kill Café and into the butcher shop. Shadows will wonder around you in amazement as the tour guide takes you into the Dark Hollow, where the realm of evil waits by Christopher Creek. The trail is located at 875 Christopher Rd., Campobello, S.C. Days of operation are October, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31. The trail opens at dark and close at midnight. Admission is $10 per person. Sponsored by the Polk County Red Cross. Actors are also needed. If interested, 828-894-2700. The Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker will be performed on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m., at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte. Call 704-522-6500 for ticket information by phone. The Great Russian Nutcracker will also be performed on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Asheville Civic Center. Call 800-745-3000 for ticket information by phone. Tickets may also be purchased at www.ticketmaster. com for both events.
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can be brought to life here that will excite children’s minds and stimulate their imaginations,” Saucier said. “Our premise is this: If we can open a children’s museum, build educational programs, do what we have done under these circumstances, there must be more we can do as conditions improve. The goal is always to do more and offer more, particularly relevant educational programs that have impact on preparing children and improving their educational experience.” KidSenses aspires to: n Reach out better to families and children that are in need; n Seek resources and build programs that directly impact the lives of those that have fewer opportunities. Provide pathways to opportunities for families and children for a better education and better quality of life. n A principle philosophy at KidSenses, Saucier continues, is a child between the ages of 0 and 6 who is read to, engaged in a quality literacy program and whose family values education is one that will more likely succeed in school and beyond. These early years are the critical years in learning that provide the capacity for learning for the rest of a child’s life. Science education leads to preparing children for our knowledge-based economy, he said. “Bio-tech, aero-space, engineering, medicine and energy are a just few of the professions that require a strong science background,” Saucier said. “These are also the professions that have higher incomes. In order to have a population that can participate and benefit from these professions, they must be properly prepared with a quality science education.” The museum also provides programs to offer quality health and nutrition for children. “These are real and significant issues for our nation and economy,” Saucier said. Saucier says by joining forces and combining resources, everyone can be more effective and efficient in addressing the needs of the community. In the future, there are plans to expand the museum efforts to a broader region of western North Carolina; bring in new interactive exhibits to keep the museum exciting and relevant; expand the educational team so KidSenses can conduct more on-site and outreach programs and finally to start a model early childhood educational school that best prepares children for kindergarten. “And well, if you can dream it, you can do it,” Saucier added. “KidSenses will keep on dreaming.”
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his week, the leaders of the world’s nations, large and small, were in New York for meetings at the United Nations. There were, as would be expected, the usual surreal moments, for example the speeches by Libya’s Ghaddafi and Iran’s Ahmadinejad, but there were also some more positive points made. In the U.S. there has been of late a less than favorable view of the UN and its missions and objectives. Still, this international body does do some good work and its fundamental role of bringing nations together to discuss issues of mutual and global concern remains as valid today as it did at the organization’s founding in the wake of World War II. The nations of the world are linked today in ways that demand that we be able to talk to each other on a regular basis and have open discussions about issues and problems. In providing a forum for such activities, the U.N. continues to serve a purpose.
Our readers’ views Prefers to let elected officials do their jobs To the editor: I remember my emotions when students and others began demonstrating against the Vietnam War — they encompassed feelings both of amazement and outrage. Amazement that American students would resort so uncharacteristically to the kind of behavior that was commonplace among students abroad and outrage that they and others would rebel against an option that I personally considered to be a justifiable reaction against aggression — occurring during a communist imperialistic cold war era. Similar demonstrations decades later against the Iraq War did not distress me as much, more than likely for the reason that I have been, even prior to the invasion, one of the most vocal opponents of that war. The latter demonstrations did not, however, improve my jaundiced attitude toward such rebellion, particularly that toward present-day insurgencies. A distinguishing factor between past and present demonstrations is that what the anti-war demonstrators were against and what they were for was obvious. In today’s demonstrations those factors to me constitute a complete enigma. America is (or at any rate has been) universally renowned for its originally unique system of representative government, with constituent rights secured by a balance of three bodies.
Essentially a democratic republic, America has never been a pure democracy such as the ancient Greek original, where citizens assembled to share in directing the activities of the state. We are represented by lawmakers presumably chosen on the basis of their qualifications (perhaps actually on the basis of their wealth). Although few if any are ever endorsed or embraced by any horde of “we the people,” they are upon election our constitutional representatives. Therefore, whether or not I am personally enamored of some or any of them, I prefer that they, rather than throngs of political vigilantes, make the policy decisions that affect my own welfare as well as that of every other American. The only issue that might propel me onto the streets — possibly armed — would be an endangerment of one of our First Amendment rights. North Carolina Tea Party demonstrators might find gratification in the fact that they in a sense have inadvertently rectified a serious remission by our states colonial ancestors — their failure to dispatch delegates to the Stamp Act congress attended on Oct. 19, 1765, by delegates from nine of the 13 original states, excluding Georgia, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Virginia. The delegates addressed a resolution to the British king and parliament declaring that all colonial settlers had the rights of Englishmen and that the right of taxation rested in colonial assemblies.
The controversy evolved from the required placement of stamps upon all publications and legal documents at the expense of the publishers and documentarians. The act was rescinded on March 17, 1776.) Sam Ayers Rutherfordton
This is something we can do for community To the editor: The people I work for want me to be writing about poverty right this second, but I’m totally distracted by the opportunity that we have to help Rutherford Housing Project win $20,000, and it won’t cost us a penny. Wait a minute, this is about poverty. Nobody cares more passionately or effectively about poor people in Rutherford County than RHP. This organization does what the Bible says we are all supposed to do, care for the widows and orphans and others who have been left behind by circumstances they cannot control. Here’s all you need to do to drag $20,000 into the coffers of RHP. Go to this website, www.50statesforgood.com, and click on vote. Scroll way down to the Rutherford Housing Project and vote. RHP is in a 50-state competition with other worthy causes, and the top five vote getters will win $20,000. We can vote once a day from now until Oct. 30. Surely this can be a source of local pride for all of us. Pat Jobe Greenville, S.C.
This year, I’ve changed my tune on the flu shots Earlier today I signed up for a flu shot here at work. Now, usually I’m not big on the flu shot routine. I feel like if you take good care of yourself nutritionally and physically, you shouldn’t have to worry about various vaccines that you may or may not need. If you spend enough time making sure you have good hygiene with activities like washing your hands and regularly avoiding touching your eyes right after your nose and all those tips the Centers for Disease Control dole out each flu season, you should be fine, right? And really, it’s the flu, you had it a bunch when you were a kid and so you stayed home, ate chicken noodle soup and got better. But this year is a little different. I have it on good authority that the flu season is going to be pretty rough this year, and so I want to be better prepared. And while in the past it has been kind of a macho thing for me (“Hey, I don’t need no stink-
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in’ flu shot ... my immune system is great!” or “Only wimps get the flu shot!”) this year, I’ve changed my thinking on the shot. Let’s be clear this is not and has never been about me not liking to get shots. I don’t mind getting stuck, especially if it is for medicine or a treatment I really need. The technology behind the invention of intravenous medicine delivery — and it’s efficiency throughout history — means that I’m very happy to have that as a treatment option. You know, if I were living back in the days of the bubonic plague, I’d just be stuck with completing arcane rituals invoking the help of the non-existent gods or doing some weird, superstitious things to the front door of my house to protect
me and my family. No thanks. But this year, I have another reason not to be shying away from the flu shot — I’m kind of out of sick days to take off work. And other co-workers have surgeries or procedures planned. And you know that when you’re counting on your co-workers not to get sick, they inevitably will. Not on purpose, or anything, it’s just the sick day equivalent of Murphy’s Law. So, to shore up my chances I’m going under the needle... er, by the needle, er...um...I’m getting the shot. Our CDC public servants have this to say about the shot on their Web site: “Each seasonal influenza vaccine contains three influenza viruses-one A (H3N2) virus, one regular seasonal A (H1N1) virus (not the 2009 H1N1 virus), and one B virus. The viruses in the vaccine change each year based on international surveillance and scientists’ estimations about which
types and strains of viruses will circulate in a given year. About 2 weeks after vaccination, antibodies that provide protection against influenza virus infection develop in the body.” So, I was concerned that the whole injection process might involve me getting the flu, or at least a mild case of it. After all, I AM having someone inject me with germs. That can’t be good, right? Turns out it isn’t such a bad thing. The viruses in the shot (as stated above) have been killed and you can’t get the flu from them. You might get what some have said is a mild case of the flu, but it is really just a reaction to the shot itself and not the dead viruses. And of course this year we’ve got the Swine Flu virus to worry about. The regular flu vaccine won’t protect you against the Swine Flu (technically called 2009 H1N1) and the vaccines won’t be available at the same time. I do plan on getting the Swine Flu shot whenever it becomes
available at work. Like most people, I was thinking this was something new, but apparently the Swine Flu that threatens humans comes around every once in a while. I figured this out after finding this question on the CDC Q&A: “Do those that have been previously vaccinated against the 1976 swine influenza need to get vaccinated against the 2009 H1N1 influenza? The 1976 swine flu virus and the 2009 H1N1 virus are different enough that its unlikely a person vaccinated in 1976 will have full protection from the 2009 H1N1. People vaccinated in 1976 should still be given the 2009 H1N1 vaccine.” Who knew? I’m just glad I’m living in the time where I am so I don’t have to worry about the bubonic plague. At least, not yet. And that’s some good news. Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier. com.
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Obituaries William Grant
William Grant, 89, of 352 Clarence Henson Rd., Rutherfordton, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at Hospice House in Forest City. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Joseph Grant and Fannie Wood Grant. He worked for Broyhill Industries for over 30 years in the Sanding Department and was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 plus years, Associated Press Edna Henson Grant. Guilford County Animal Control Officer Tracie Ross raises her hand to stop traffic to allow a group Survivors include two of pigs, which were running loose, to cross the road in Stokesdale Tuesday. daughters, Ann Wingard of Waxhaw, and Brenda Reynolds of Rutherfordton; two sons, William “Jerry” Grant of Waxhaw, and Lynn Grant of Rutherfordton; one sister, Amanda Waters; one RALEIGH (AP) — North have influenza-like sympstate lab to focus on the criti- brother, Rex Hariston; eight Carolina is already seetoms. Those figures rival the cal issues. The state had pre- grandchildren and 14 greating one of the most active peak of other flu seasons viously gathered samples for grandchildren. Funeral services will be flu seasons in recent record during this decade. all people that were hospitalconducted at 2 p.m. Saturday keeping, an early indication During the week ending ized. at Harrelson Funeral Chapel of how widespread the swine Sept. 12, nearly 7 percent of Most of the flu cases conwith the Rev. Wade Huntley flu pandemic could become. people who sought care at firmed in lab tests have been officiating. Interment will Dr. Zack Moore, a respifacilities in the health report- the swine flu, according to follow in the Holly Springs ratory disease epidemioloing network had flulike illthe state. Baptist Church cemetery. The gist for the North Carolina nesses, defined as a fever of The flu problem appears family will receive friends Department of Health and at least 100 degrees along to be radiating out of the one hour prior to service Human Services, said offiwith a cough or sore throat. South with the start of the cials were prepared for a That was up from less than 2 school year. Now, nearly half time. Memorials may be made spike in flu cases but were percent just two weeks prior. of states have “widespread” to Hospice of Rutherford surprised at how quickly Of available figures dating flu activity, according to the County, P.O. Box 336, Forest the numbers climbed. The back to 2001, only one other CDC. City, NC 28043. number of reported flulike week recorded a higher perpatients has spiked since the centage of sick patients — a Moore said the flu is difOnline condolences www.harrelbeginning of the school year. week in December 2003 at ficult to predict, and health sonfuneralhome.com. “You don’t like to see a the height of that winter’s officials aren’t sure whether curve going up that steeply,” exhausting flu seasons. flu reporting levels are going Frances Henderson Moore said. North Carolina is asking to stay elevated or whether For three consecutive clinicians to submit samples the data shows a temporary Frances Dotson Henderson, weeks, health providers have of flu cases only when the peak. The seasonal flu typi75, of 923 Standard St., Apt. been reporting that more patient requires intensive cally peaks during the mid100, Rock Hill, S.C., died than 5 percent of patients care, a push that allows the dle of winter. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 at her home. A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Caris N. Dotson and Jessie Stacy Dotson, and the widow of R. Gene By JEAN GORDON zations with the most votes by the end of this year. Henderson. each win $20,000. Project Access is a ramp Daily Courier Staff Writer She was a member of First During the voting period, building project to provide FOREST CITY — RutherBaptist Church and a homevisitors can cast votes for up handicap access to an estiford Housing Partnership maker. mated 15 to 20 low-income has been selected as a finalist to five projects per day. She is survived by a son, Bovender explains, the Web homeowners in Rutherford to receive a $20,000 project Gene Nelson Henderson of site will allow a person to County who are unable grant from Tom’s of Maine. the home, and her sister, vote five times for five differ- to safely access their own The project, called “Project Doris Waters of Cherryville. ent projects each day. homes. RHP provides urgent Access” has been selected A graveside service will be “When it says you have four repairs for low-income homas one of only two North conducted at 3 p.m. Friday in more votes, it is referring to eowners, and ramps are one Carolina finalists out of hunthe Forest Hills Cemetery in the fact that you can vote for of the most common needs dreds of project entries from Rock Hill with the Rev. Jerry up to five projects each day. we see. Volunteers provide all across the nation, said Nell Devinney officiating. The You don’t have to use all five of our labor; donations and Bovender, executive direcfamily will receive friends of your votes daily,” Bovender grants provide materials. tor of Rutherford Housing following the graveside sersaid. Once you have voted for Partnership. vice. Project Access, you have four If “Project Access” is Greene Funeral Home, “Now that we have made it more votes that day, and the accepted, it will help county Downtown Chapel, is serving this far, we need your help,” next day you once again can homeowners making less Bovender said. Five winners vote for five projects. than 50 percent of the medi- the Henderson family. will be chosen from the 50 “We ought to be able to win an income, mostly elderly finalists and it will depend this thing,” Bovender said. and disabled living on fixed Online condolences www.greenefuneralhome.net. on public vote. She also said two people incomes, and all unable to Bovender is asking everycannot vote from the same get in and out of their own one to go to: 50statesforcomputer even if they are homes safely. Handicap good.com and vote for RHP’s getting on the Web site from ramps provide safe access to “Project Access.” People can different e-mail addresses. and from the home, giving vote every day until Oct. 30. The five top winners will be disabled homeowners indeOsman Osmanoglu On that day, votes will be announced in November and pendence and the dignity ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — tallied and the five organifunding will be distributed they deserve, Bovender said. Osman Ertugrul Osmanoglu, the eldest member of the former Ottoman dynasty, has died, officials said Thursday. He was 97. He was the last surviving Department responded to Drive in Forest City. grandson of an Ottoman sulSheriff’s Reports one E-911 call Wednesday. tan and regarded as the head n The Rutherford County of the living members of the Arrests Sheriff’s Office responded to dynasty. Forest City 106 E-911 calls Wednesday. n Austin Ray Green, 19, of Osmanoglu would eventun The Forest City Police 126 Tate St.; charged with n Randy Machael Hutchins ally have become its sultan reported a burglary and forc- Department responded to 62 failure to appear possession but for the establishment E-911 calls Wednesday. of drug paraphernalia and ible entry. of the Turkish Republic in n An employee of West failure to comply commun Ralph Burnett reported 1923 following the collapse Pawn Shop, located on West nity service; placed under a burglary and forcible entry of the Ottoman dynasty and Main Street in Forest City, a $1,000 secured bond. with the theft of ten pairs of the exile of its members to reported an incident of (RCSD) Nike Air Jordan shoes, 22 Europe. obtaining property by false n Tommy Deleno Parris, 51, pairs of designer sunglasses Osmanoglu moved to New of 110 Monroe Road; charged York City in 1933, and was and 30-plus designer pocket- pretenses. n Sandra Landrum report- with resisting public offibooks. married to Zeynep Tarzi, an ed an incident of breaking cer; placed under a $1,000 n Family Dollar reported exiled member of the Afghan and entering and larceny secured bond. (RCSD) shoplifting of four women’s royal family. He returned from a motor vehicle. n Jana Ann Johnson, 47, of to Turkey in 1992 and was shirts. n Tammy Chapman report- 1566 N. Green River Road; n Brandy Jones Melton granted Turkish citizenship ed an incident of breaking charged with misdemeanreported larceny of a gold in 2004. and entering to a motor vehi- or larceny; placed under wedding band set. He was a descendant of cle. The incident occurred on a $1,000 secured bond. n Dorothy Ray Owens Osman I, the Anatolian ruler West Main Street in Forest (RCSD) reported a burglary from an who established the Ottoman City. unlocked vehicle. Empire that eventually conn Mary Booth reported EMS/Rescue trolled parts of Europe, an incident of breaking and Africa and the Middle East, Rutherfordton n The Rutherford County entering to a motor vehicle. and lasted about 600 years. EMS responded to 23 E-911. n The Rutherfordton Police The incident occurred on Osmanoglu was born in n The Volunteer Life Department responded to 21 West Main Street in Forest 1912. His grandfather, Abdul Saving and Rescue, Hickory E-911 calls Wednesday. City. Hamid II, ruled from 1876 to Nut Gorge EMS and n Brenda Sisk reported 1909. Rutherford County Rescue an incident of breaking and Spindale responded to 17 E-911 calls. entering and larceny from n The Spindale Police In 1924, the royal famDepartment responded to 23 a motor vehicle. The inciily was expelled by Mustafa Fire Calls dent occurred on West Main E-911 calls Wednesday. Kemal Ataturk, who led Street in Forest City. n Forest City responded to the revolution that deposed n Daniel Logan reported an industrial fire alarm. the family and founded the Lake Lure an incident of larceny. The n Rutherfordton responded Turkish Republic. n The Lake Lure Police incident occurred on Plaza to a residential fire alarm.
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John Jalbert LISBON, Maine (AP) — Maine and U.S. flags are flying at half-staff in Lisbon, hometown of former Maine state Rep. John Jalbert Jr. Jalbert, who was 84, died Tuesday. Jalbert served five terms in the Maine House of Representatives, from 1985 to 1991. George Sullivan ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Former Anchorage Mayor George Sullivan, the father of the city’s current mayor, has died. He was 87. His son, Dan, is currently serving as the mayor of Anchorage. George Sullivan was raised in Valdez and was a deputy marshal in Nenana, a city councilman in Fairbanks and Anchorage before becoming Anchorage city mayor in 1967. When the city and borough governments unified under a new charter in 1975, Sullivan won election as the new municipal government’s first mayor. He served a total of 14 years as mayor. Mahlon Hoagland THETFORD, Vt. (AP) — Mahlon (MAY’-lin) Hoagland, a biochemist from Thetford known for his pioneering DNA research has died. Many of Hoagland’s discoveries came while he worked as a researcher at the Massachusetts General Hospital. From 1970 to 1985 he was the president and scientific director of the Worcester Foundation for Biomedical Research in Massachusetts. Jerry Buchmeyer DALLAS (AP) — Retired U.S. District Judge Jerry Buchmeyer, who spent nearly 30 years on the federal bench and presided over a Dallas housing discrimination case, has died. He was 76. Jerry Buchmeyer was perhaps best-known for his handling of a 1985 lawsuit against the Dallas Housing Authority that many say helped desegregate public housing. The case, brought by seven black women over living conditions at a West Dallas housing project, led to thousands of low-income black families moving into predominantly white neighborhoods with the help of government rent vouchers. In another ruling, Buchmeyer struck down the Dallas County City Council election system, saying it diluted minority power. Marie Wadley MUSKOGEE, Okla. (AP) — A co-founder of the Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee has died. Marie Wadley died at her home at the age of 102. Officials say Wadley worked to get a bill introduced in Congress in the 1950s that established the museum in the Union Agency, a building constructed in 1875 by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. After President Dwight Eisenhower signed the measure, she became the first president of the museum.
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Meetings/other Democrat meeting: Rutherford County Democrat Club will meet Monday, Sept. 28, at Democrat Headquareters in downtown Forest City. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Free workshop: Grassroots Leadership Workshop; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Community Empowerment Resource Center, 129 First St., Forest City; facilitator, Pastor John McCluney; topics — How Leadership Develops, The Leader in You, Styles of Leadership, Focused Leadership, Am I in the Right Place, Trials of Grassroots Leaders, Leadership and the Bible; limited space; RSVP/Information call 247-4142 or email smcentire@ ceponline.org. Seminar: “Finding Your Voice as a Caring Professional: Patient Advocacy”; Thursday, Oct. 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton; 2-hour event open to health care workers as well the community at large. Endowment applications: The First United Methodist Church of Forest City is now accepting applications for its endowment for nonprofit organizations. Application deadline Sept. 30. For more information call 245-6446.
Festivals Jesus Jam this weekend: Temple Baptist Church will host the Jesus Jam on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Cliffside Park, Hwy. 120; music, barbecue, lots of activities for children and adults throughout the day, everything is free. Outreach Festival: Saturday, Sept. 26, noon to 2 p.m., at Amity Apartments in Forest City; music, food, singing and fellowship; sponsored by New Dimension Church, Rutherfordton. Fall Festival: Saturday, Sept. 26, from 4 to 8 p.m., Walls Baptist Church, Bostic; barbecue plates and sandwiches (donations only), snow cones, candy apples, hay rides, inflatables, music and games; all proceeds to fund the community Thanksgiving dinner in November. 8th Annual Remember Cliffside Day: Saturday, Oct. 10, breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m. at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; live music, crafts, barbecue; vendors may contact Wayne Millis at 245-7606 to reserve space.
Miscellaneous Clothes Closet: Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 a.m. to noon; Cane Creek Baptist Church; large selection of clothing for men, women and children, (summer and winter); all free. Shag lessons: Beginner Shag lessons will begin Oct. 5. To register or for more information call 287-9228. Lessons sponsored by Rutherford County Shag Club. Fiddler’s Convention: 18th Annual Fiddler’s & Bluegrass Convention; Saturday, Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m.; at Ellenboro Elementary School; barbecue supper starts at 4 p.m.; adults $8, ages 6-12, $4, under 5 free; no electric instruments; to enter call 453-7457 or 453-0342.
Fundraisers Carnival: Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Carolina House of Forest City, 493 Piney Ridge Rd., Forest City; inflatables, games and prizes; hot dogs $1; armbands are $3 for children 12 and under (covers all games); proceeds to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Memory Walk. The Market Place: Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 a.m. to noon, at St. Francis Episcopal Church, North Main St., Rutherfordton; includes clothing, kitchen goods, toys and treasures from the attic.
Customers filled the Norris Biggs Conference Room at Rutherford Hospital for the $5 Jewelry Sale fund raiser Thursday.
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Mountain Hospitals in Cleveland County, but shoppers from that area also come to the sale here, Dancy said. “A lady from Kings Mountain was here waiting for me to open the door yesterday so she could get 24 purses because she missed out on them last
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again to go around and get our inventory of how many rooms we have updated,” suggested Lynn Smith. “That would be helpful on the recruiting side and the commercial side,” McCammon said. “And our constituents need to know the importance of us knowing those numbers as well ... We’ve talked about the fact that we can’t host a convention here, but factually do we know that?” Forest City Planner Danielle Whithrow added, “You’re right, but now we have a convention center and downtown in Forest City we don’t have the hotel space. When you start talking about you have to drive 25 miles away for a hotel you can either go to Shelby or go to Lake Lure, but
ICC Continuing Education Fall 2009 catalogs are available online at www.isothermal.edu/conedu/. To receive a copy in the mail, or to register for one of the following classes, call 286-3636, ext. 346. Computer Fundamentals I: (Postponed from Sept. 15); TTh, Sept. 29 - Oct. 20, 12:30 to 3 p.m.; fee $65; course #14594. Intro to Microsoft Excel 2007: (Postponed from Sept. 15); must have basic computer skills; TTh, Sept. 29 - Oct. 20, 3:30 to 6 p.m.; fee $65; course #14865.
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of course it is much nicer in Lake Lure.” In other business, the board heard about a new method to deliver the minutes for their meetings. The TDA board has a new Web site and will allow board members to receive their meeting packets each month via the Internet. The site will also host contact information for board members. “Is there a place on the new Web site for me to submit changes or corrections to meeting minutes?” McCammon asked. “If everyone put their notations up there we could review it was we go along.” Board member Dana Conner added, “We’d still have to bring those up during the meetings.” But Smith was pleased with the new delivery system and said, “The main thing that has to happen is we have to get out in minutes the content, so
that we can remember and we can look back over it if we have questions about what happened. Now, when it comes to asking who said what, we can go back and listen to the recordings.” In other business, the board learned about some of the effectiveness of advertising over the past month, with 2,822 links to www.lakelure.com; 1,359 links to www.chimneyrockpark. com and 839 links to www.foothillsgateway.com as the top three referral sites for the month. Press generated by the Patrick Swayze memorial service at Lake Lure — site of the filming for Swayze’s film Dirty Dancing — generated about $2.5 million in value according to the TDA calculations.
Other fundraisers held by the Rutherford Hospital Auxiliary include a uniform sale and a book and gift sale. Proceeds are given to the hospital to be used for patient care services. Contact Flynn via e-mail at aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.
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where.” Tate said in August 2008 135 families and 313 individuals were served by the food assistance program at Chase Corner Ministries. In August 2009, 239 families and 497 individuals received assistance. “No, I don’t think we’ll see as many donations because so many people are without jobs, but I do think they will give what they can,” she said. Like the Salvation Army, Chase Corner Ministries relies on churches, schools and Scout troops to hold food drives for their pantry. “I’m hoping all will participate, because we are going to need them,” Oberle said. Hospice too has a food pantry that can be accessed by patients and their families. Members of Weight Watchers are donating an amount of food equal to their weekly weight loss to Hospice’s food pantry, said Hospice Community Outreach Liaison Kim Freeman. “We’ve already gotten in more in a week than we did the whole time during last year’s event,” Freeman said. Hospice is feeling the pinch of having more needs than donations as well, Freeman said. “It’s been hard – we’ve got more people utilizing the pantry and less people giving.” In addition to the donations from Weight Watchers members, Freeman
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Organizations like Hospice, Chase Corner Ministries and the Salvation Army are gathering non-perishable foods and household items to distribute to those in need this winter. Chase Corner Ministries sees a peak in food assistance needs in August and served 104 more families this August than last.
said churches have held food drives during their Vacation Bible Schools. All three organizations said items most needed for food pantries include canned foods, pastas, dried beans, peanut butter, crackers, soup and more. Additionally, Freeman said Hospice stocks toothpaste, paper towels, toilet paper and nutritional supplements. “Ensure is the biggest thing we
need,” Freeman said. If you would like to donate nonperishable food and household items to Hospice, contact Freeman at 245-0095; to donate to the Salvation Army, contact Oberle at 287-0119; and to donate to Chase Corner Ministries, contact Tate at 247-0096. Contact Flynn via e-mail at aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.
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week,” she said. Calls have been coming in for the past two weeks from shoppers wanting to know when the sale would be held. “The public has just overwhelmed us on this one.” Because it’s popular, Dancy said the auxiliary would be holding an additional sale next year. Sale dates for 2010 are Feb. 10-12, June 2-4 and Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 1. The last sale
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Hilltoppers Panthers still banged up ahead of Dallas CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have three more key players sidelined with injuries. Linebacker Na’il Diggs, fullback Brad Hoover and running back Jonathan Stewart all missed practice Thursday. Diggs suffered bruised ribs in Sunday’s loss to Atlanta, while Hoover is experiencing back spasms. Stewart has been plagued by left Achilles’ tendon pain since training camp. Safety Chris Harris (knee) and defensive tackle Nick Hayden (toe) returned to practice on a limited basis after missing the Atlanta game. Starting tackles Jordan Gross (knee) and Jeff Otah (shoulder) were also limited. Running back Mike Goodson sat out practice due to illness. Receivers Steve Smith and Muhsin Muhammad did practice despite getting banged up against the Falcons.
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Gretzky resigns as Coyotes coach GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Wayne Gretzky’s tenure as coach of the Phoenix Coyotes, a period marked largely by on-ice futility, ended abruptly Thursday when the “Great One” announced he would be stepping down amid the financial turmoil surrounding the team. Gretzky’s departure had been rumored as the bankruptcy court battle between Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie and the NHL over the sale of the team dragged on. Gretzky confirmed he was leaving on his Web site. “This was a difficult decision that I’ve thought long and hard about,” Gretzky said in a statement Thursday on his Web site. “We all hoped there would be a resolution earlier this month to the Coyotes ownership situation, but the decision is taking longer than expected. “Since both remaining bidders have made it clear that I don’t fit into their future plans, it’s time to step aside.”
Local Sports FOOTBALL 7:30 p.m. East Rutherford at R-S Central 7:30 p.m. Chase at Patton 7:30 p.m. Thomas Jefferson at Mitchell
On Radio FOOTBALL 7 p.m. (WCAB AM 590) The Countdown to Kick Off 7:30 p.m. (WCAB AM 590) East Rutherford at R-S Central
Rivals collide in night’s biggest game By SCOTT BOWERS Daily Courier Sports Editor
FOREST CITY — Conference play begins for all four Rutherford County prep football teams playing in the NCHSAA, today. Chase, East Rutherford and R-S Central are members of the South Mountain 3A/2A Athletic Conference, while Thomas Jefferson Classical
Academy is a member of the Western Highlands 2A/1A Athletic Conference. Clearly, the biggest game of the schedule is the annual game between East Rutherford (2-3) and R-S Central (4-1). The Cavaliers and Hilltoppers will meet this season at the Palace where East has never lost. The Trojans (2-3) open conference play on the road at Patton. The
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Doolittle key to Bulldogs’ goals By JACOB CONLEY Daily Courier Sports Reporter
On TV 1:30 p.m. (ESPN2) NASCAR Racing Nationwide Series — Dover 200 — Final Practice. 3 p.m. (ESPN2) NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup — AAA 400 Qualifying. 7 p.m. (FSS) Women’s College Soccer Vanderbilt at South Carolina. 7 p.m. (TBS) MLB Baseball Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees. 7 p.m. (TS) MLB Baseball Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals. 9 p.m. (ESPN) College Football Missouri at Nevada. 10 p.m. (ESPN2) High School Football Lakeland (Fla.) at De La Salle (Calif ). 11 p.m. (SHO) Strikeforce Challenger Series Zak Cummings vs. Tim Kennedy.
Panthers are still relative newcomers to varsity football, and took a tough 42-0 loss to Alexander Central last week. The Gryphons (0-4) go up the mountain in the first of several trips. TJCA will head to Spruce Pine to face Mitchell in the Griffs’ first ever varsity conference football game.
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Gardner-Webb’s Stan Doolittle drops by looking to pass during the recent game against the Wolfpack at N.C. State in Raleigh.
BOILING SPRINGS — Playing in front of tens of thousand people, a quarterback is faced with a third and seven. With all his receivers covered, he takes off toward the down marker, lowering his shoulder to run over a defender and gain the first down. No, this quarterback does not answer to the name Tim Tebow or play in the ACC. He is Stan Doolittle, the senior signal caller for the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs. “I want to show that I’m not the prettyboy quarterback. That I’m not afraid to get dirty,” said Doolittle. “It is my senior year and I just decided to let it all go and do whatever it takes to help the team win. If that means I have to sit in the pocket and throw for 500 yards, then great. Or, if I have to throw for 100 yards and run for 200 and get beat up in the process, that is fine too as long as the team wins, I don’t care.” This consummate team-first attitude has made Doolittle a leader on the GWU squad, and left a big impression on a Division I coach. “He’s a quarterback with a fullback’s mentality,” said N.C. State head coach Please see Doolittle, Page 8
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East Division W L Pct Philadelphia 88 63 .583 Atlanta 82 70 .539 Florida 82 71 .536 New York 65 88 .425 Washington 52 99 .344 Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 89 64 .582 Chicago 78 73 .517 Milwaukee 75 77 .493 Cincinnati 71 81 .467 Houston 71 81 .467 Pittsburgh 56 94 .373 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 91 61 .599 Colorado 86 66 .566 San Francisco 82 70 .539 San Diego 70 83 .458 Arizona 66 87 .431
GB — 6 1/2 7 24 36 GB — 10 13 1/2 17 1/2 17 1/2 31 1/2 GB — 5 9 21 1/2 25 1/2
Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 12, Pittsburgh 2 Washington 5, L.A. Dodgers 4 Atlanta 5, N.Y. Mets 2 Florida 7, Philadelphia 6 Milwaukee 3, Chicago Cubs 2 Houston 3, St. Louis 0 San Diego 6, Colorado 3 San Francisco 5, Arizona 2 Thursday’s Games Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 1 L.A. Dodgers at Washington, late Philadelphia at Milwaukee, late San Diego at Colorado, late Chicago Cubs at San Francisco, late Friday’s Games Atlanta (J.Vazquez 14-9) at Washington (Lannan 9-12), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Garland 11-11) at Pittsburgh (Karstens 3-5), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Redding 3-6) at Florida (Nolasco 12-9), 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Maloney 1-4) at Houston (Moehler 8-10), 8:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 7-2) at Milwaukee (M.Parra 10-10), 8:05 p.m. St. Louis (C.Carpenter 16-4) at Colorado (Cook 10-6), 8:10 p.m. San Diego (Correia 11-10) at Arizona (Scherzer 9-10), 9:40 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Zambrano 8-6) at San Francisco (Lincecum 14-6), 10:15 p.m. Saturday’s Games Atlanta at Washington, 1:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at San Francisco, 4:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Houston, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Florida, 7:10 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. St. Louis at Colorado, 8:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games N.Y. Mets at Florida, 1:10 p.m. Atlanta at Washington, 1:35 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. Cincinnati at Houston, 2:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 2:05 p.m. St. Louis at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. American League
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y-clinched playoff berth Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 3, L.A. Angels 2 Detroit 11, Cleveland 3 Toronto 7, Baltimore 3 Tampa Bay 5, Seattle 4 Boston 9, Kansas City 2 Minnesota 8, Chicago White Sox 6 Texas 9, Oakland 8 Thursday’s Games Oakland 12, Texas 3 Detroit at Cleveland, late Seattle 5, Toronto 4 Boston at Kansas City, late Friday’s Games Baltimore (Da.Hernandez 4-8) at Cleveland (Carmona 3-12), 7:05 p.m. Boston (Lester 14-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Chamberlain 8-6), 7:05 p.m. Seattle (Fister 2-3) at Toronto (Halladay 15-10), 7:07 p.m. Tampa Bay (J.Shields 10-11) at Texas (Holland 7-12), 8:05 p.m. Minnesota (Pavano 12-11) at Kansas City (Tejeda 4-1), 8:10 p.m. Detroit (Bonine 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Garcia 2-3), 8:11 p.m. Oakland (G.Gonzalez 5-6) at L.A. Angels (Jer. Weaver 15-7), 10:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games Seattle at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 4:10 p.m. Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games Baltimore at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Seattle at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Texas, 3:05 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m.
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Sunday’s Games Washington at Detroit, 1 p.m. Tennessee at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Green Bay at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Baltimore, 1 p.m. San Francisco at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Houston, 1 p.m. Atlanta at New England, 1 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Kansas City at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Chicago at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. New Orleans at Buffalo, 4:05 p.m. Miami at San Diego, 4:15 p.m. Denver at Oakland, 4:15 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 4:15 p.m. Indianapolis at Arizona, 8:20 p.m. Monday’s Game Carolina at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m. Oakland at Houston, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Washington, 1 p.m. Seattle at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Baltimore at New England, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Miami, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Jets at New Orleans, 4:05 p.m. Dallas at Denver, 4:15 p.m. St. Louis at San Francisco, 4:15 p.m. San Diego at Pittsburgh, 8:20 p.m. Open: Arizona, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Carolina Monday, Oct. 5 Green Bay at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.
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(x-if necessary) FIRST ROUND (Best-of-3) EASTERN CONFERENCE Indiana 2, Washington 0 Thursday, Sept. 17: Indiana 88, Washington 79 Saturday, Sept. 19: Indiana 81, Washington 74, OT Detroit 2, Atlanta 0 Wednesday, Sept. 16: Detroit 94, Atlanta 89 Friday, Sept. 18: Detroit 94, Atlanta 79 WESTERN CONFERENCE Phoenix 2, San Antonio 1 Thursday, Sept. 17: San Antonio 92, Phoenix 91 Saturday, Sept. 19: Phoenix 106, San Antonio 78 Monday, Sept. 21: Phoenix 100, San Antonio 92 Los Angeles 2, Seattle 1 Wednesday, Sept. 16: Los Angeles 70, Seattle 63 Friday, Sept. 18: Seattle 75, Los Angeles 74 Sunday, Sept. 20: Los Angeles 75, Seattle 64
O’Hair opens with 4-under in Atlanta ATLANTA (AP) — Sean O’Hair got a putting tip from Tiger Woods and put it to good use Thursday in the Tour Championship, opening with a 4-under 66 to take a one-shot lead in the final FedEx Cup playoff event. Woods did all right himself. He recovered from a shaky start with three birdies during a fourhole stretch on the back nine at East Lake for a 67, leaving him one shot back along with Padraig Harrington and British Open champion Stewart Cink. O’Hair played six times last week at home with his buddies. Far more valuable was the nine holes of practice he spent Wednesday with Woods, when the world’s No. 1 player gave him some advice on adding loft to his backswing and releasing the blade. The tip seemed to work out on firm greens that were far tougher than the 30-man field could have imagined after so much rain. O’Hair rolled in an 18-foot putt on the 14th hole for the last of his six birdies, and he made one from 55 feet earlier in the round. It was part of what he called a solid day, and it allowed the FedEx Cup possibilities to come to life. O’Hair is the No. 7 seed and he knows exactly what has to happen for him to cash in on the $10 million prize — win the Tour Championship, and have Woods — who is in the best shape to capture the FedEx Cup as the No. 1 seed — finish in a three-way tie for second. Oddly enough, that’s how the leaderboard shaped up after one day. U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover had a 68, and only three other players managed to break par — Retief Goosen, Steve Marino and Dustin Johnson, who were at 69. Stricker, the No. 2 seed, was among those at 70.
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Tom O’Brien, of Doolittle’s ability. “He actually looks for people to run over.” This mentality has paid big dividends for the Bulldogs as Doolittle’s legs have already accounted for two scores, one of which was the go-ahead touchdown against Western Carolina, a game in which he accounted for almost 80-percent of the CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-3) team’s total offense. EASTERN CONFERENCE “Stan is not the fastest quarterback we have ever Wednesday, Sept. 23: Detroit 72, Indiana 56, Detroit leads series 1-0 had,” said GWU coach Friday, Sept. 25: Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m. Steve Patton. “But he x-Saturday, Sept. 26: Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m. is smart and will take WESTERN CONFERENCE Wednesday, Sept. 23: Phoenix 103, Los Angeles what the defense gives 94, Phoenix leads series 1-0 him and maybe a little Friday, Sept. 25: Los Angeles at Phoenix, 10 p.m. more when he lowers his x-Saturday, Sept. 26: Los Angeles at Phoenix, shoulder. That seems to 10 p.m. spark the whole team.” Doolittle’s aggressiveness does more than spark his teammates; it also serves to debunk some myths about the veteran defensive tackle, could quarterback position. only chuckle as he saw another Doolitttle’s skills were new teammate in his row of not forged on the footstalls in the locker room. ball field but on the Doolittle “He’s kind of getting scheme sideline. overload right now, but I think “I’ve been injured a lot he’ll be fine,” Lewis said of Burton, who has played in seven in my career and that’s the toughest thing I’ve had NFL games. “The one good thing to do — watching from the sideline,” said Doolittle. is that Nick (Hayden) is going to “But instead of feeling sorry for myself I decided to take a lot of mental reps and do what I can to help be back this week.” the team win from the sideline, which has helped But the Panthers usually me prepare for this season, so in a way all of the rotate at least three defensive injuries have been a blessing in disguise.” tackles during games, meaning According to Doolittle, another blessing is being either Burton or rookie Ra’Shon able to play for the Bulldogs. Harris, claimed off waivers from “I chose GWU because they offered me a scholPittsburgh on Sept. 6, will have arship after my junior season,” said the former to suit up against the Cowboys. Shrine Bowl MVP. “That showed that the coachDallas, with running backs ing staff really wanted me and even more than that Marion Barber and Felix Jones, is averaging 184.5 yards rushing everybody at Gardner-Webb treats you like family. The students and coaches know you by your first through the first two weeks. name not just by your position or jersey number “I really believe I can contriband that means a lot.” ute to this team and help them While Doolittle’s main focus for now is winning get over that hump a little bit football games, he also has an eye on the future. from that 0-2 start,” said the “Of course, I want to continue my football career, 325-pound Burton, who played under defensive line coach Brian but if I don’t I want to use my major to be a personal trainer for high school and college athletes.” Baker in St. Louis. Doolittle has designs on one more memento The problems don’t stop at before his diploma, a conference championship defensive tackle. The ends ring. haven’t gotten a consistent pass “The VMI game is big because it’s our first conrush and there’s been poor ference game,” said Doolittle, after GWU’s loss to tackling by the linebackers and the Wolfpack. “That is our goal this season, winsecondary. The performance Sunday at Atlanta resembled the ning the Big South.” If the Bulldogs reach that goal, there is little 2008 outfit that allowed 30 or question who will lead them to it —their tough, more points in five of the final quarterback Stan Doolittle. seven games.
Beason says Panthers face ‘must-win’
CHARLOTTE (AP) — Another new defensive tackle moved into his locker Thursday not long before linebacker Jon Beason made it clear the Carolina Panthers are running out of time to plug the leaks in their bangedup defense. After consecutive losses to open the season, the Panthers face a critical game Monday night at Dallas. And Beason wasn’t shying away from its importance. “I mean 0-3 is just not a possibility,” Beason said. “This is a must-win.” Not the best scenario to be breaking in another defensive lineman. But that’s what the coaching staff was doing with Antwon Burton, signed Tuesday after being released by St. Louis this month in final cuts. For those who have lost track, Burton is replacing Louis Leonard, who was acquired from Cleveland on Sept. 1 for a lateround draft pick. Leonard was filling in Sunday for the injured Nick Hayden when he broke his left ankle and is lost for the season. Hayden had been filling in for Maake Kemoeatu, Carolina’s top run-stuffer who ruptured his right Achilles’ tendon before the Panthers even got to their first team drill on the opening day of
training camp. Hayden, who was on Carolina’s practice squad for most of last season, returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday. He said the bruised toe on his left foot was a little sore, but hoped he would be well enough to start Monday — just in time to face the league’s top running game. “You want to get some chemistry because I think with Big L (Leonard), he was just starting to come around,” Beason said. “He was kind of developing that personality. It’s tough when guys keep getting hurt.” Carolina’s poor start comes after it was 2-0 at this point last year. The Panthers played 14 games in 2008 before a defensive starter was sidelined with an injury. Not so in 2009, where strong safety Chris Harris (knee) has also missed the first two games. He returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday and could play against the Cowboys. “We’ve been doing it since the preseason,” coach John Fox said of the rash of injuries which also kept Beason and linebacker Thomas Davis out of much of training camp. “We’ll keep battling through it and get the guys ready that we’re going to have available.” Damione Lewis, Carolina’s only
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sports Gridiron Great Chase’s Davon Hines (8) is The Daily Courier/ Edward Jones Gridiron Great following the Trojans’ 30-6 win over West Lincoln, last Friday. Hines rushed for two touchdowns and 97-yards in the win. Chase’s Keith Miller (64) was selected as The Daily Courier/Edward Jones Lineman of the Week, by the coaches of Chase. Hines and Miller were joined by Coach Brad Causby, center, and Edward Jones’ Frank Faucette and David Smith. The Daily Courier
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East Rutherford at R-S Central
RUTHERFORDTON — Message boards have been flamed, Tweets and texts have been sent, and the trash-talking has increased all week long. That can only mean one thing — it’s time for the Cavaliers to play the Hilltoppers. The Hilltoppers (4-1) have just completed their finest non-conference mark under head coach Mike Cheek, and the finest mark, in non-conference play, for the program in three decades. The Cavaliers enter the game having completed a roller-coaster non-conference portion at 2-3. Central has won two of the last three meetings between the programs, but East has never lost to the Hilltoppers at R-S Central since the school moved from old Central High Hill out to US 221 in the early 1990s. In addition, if Central can get the win it will be the first time in the history of the rivalry that the Hilltoppers have won three out of four. But, if history has taught us anything, it is that the records will mean little once the game is kicked off. “We just want our kids to come out ready to play,” said Cheek. “We need to stay focused on the task at hand. All that other stuff is just stuff.” East’s head coach Clint Bland recalls the rivalry from his playing days under then head coach David Smith. Bland played under coaches Max Champion and Bud Grissom — both now assistants for Central’s coach Cheek. The rivalry, which involves families from across the county also has a family component for Bland — Coach Champion is now married to Connie JolleyChampion, Coach Bland’s mother-in-law. “My senior year (in 1989), we
were 5-0 and so was Central. We played at the old Central, and the lights went out just before kick off,” said Bland. “I have a lot of memories and it’s a game that has involved everyone in my family. My dad graduated from Central, my mom from East, but my dad is red-and-black through and through now. Or at least that’s what he tells everyone. “It seems like you’re playing against your family, but for two and half hours we can’t treat them like family.” East Rutherford’s biggest offensive weapon has been junior tailback Adrian Wilkins. Wilkins leads the county in rushing and has posted nine touchdowns on the year. But despite Wilkins, East Rutherford enters the game as an underdog in the eyes of many in the community. “We like being the underdog,” said Bland. “We just want to come out and play hard. We want no stupid penalties, no mistakes — just play hard.” The engine that drives the Hilltoppers is a massive and experienced offensive line lead by Nick Beaver. The O-line of the ’Toppers will look to pave the way for power runner Oddie Murray and speed rushers like Leon Brown. “Two years ago, I thought we should have won, but in rivalry games you just don’t know how it’s going to turn out,” said Cheek. “We’ve talked to them about that game, and about the fact that we haven’t won at our house.” Key to the game: Passion. This is why you play the game, pure and simple. Play hard, play smart and enjoy the moment.
Chase at Patton CHASE — The Trojans ended non-conference in the best possible manner, winners of two in a row, including last week’s dominating homecoming win, 30-6, over West Lincoln. Chase (2-3) may just have found their stride as Davon Hines and Julius Miller powered the flex option attack for 270 rushing yards. The challenge this week is to
go on the road and get a win, something the Trojans haven’t been able to do so far in 2009. Patton (3-2) comes in off a tough loss to Alexander Central, 42-0, in which the Panthers were forced to use their JV quarterback. The Panthers, due to injuries, turned to the Wishbone offense, and additional injuries have forced the team’s tailback into the quarterback position. “The running back that they have, they feed him the ball about like we used to feed Princeton (Davis),” said Chase coach Brad Causby. “We assume that we will face the varsity quarterback. “But they are a hard team to judge right now, both of their losses come to really good programs, and all three of the programs that they have beaten have had issues. So, they are hard to measure.” The Trojans do have Tyler Gaffney back in the fold, following an injury that limited his playing time. Gaffney should see time on defense and possibly into the wing position when the team is on offense. “As long as No. 2 (Tyreece Gossett) keeps doing what he is doing, there is no need to make a change at quarterback,” said Causby. Key to the game: Patience and turnovers. The Trojans young offense needs to stay calm and not try and force the action. Stay within the system and come back from Burke with a win.
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to get freshman Tino Sunseri into games, and not just for a series or two. Since that first failed pass, Stull is succeeding not only at satisfying the fans, but in securing his job. After helping Pitt beat Youngstown State 38-3, Stull completed 12 of his first 15 passes as Pitt defeated Buffalo 54-27 in its highest-scoring game in 10 years. He came back last week against Navy and completed 12 of his first 14 passes during a 27-14 victory. “It’s pretty cool when things go in the game just the same way that they go when we work on them in practice,” said Stull, who is 49 of 70 (70 percent) for six touchdowns and one interception. Stull is consistently find-
No. 22 Tar Heels getting production from young WRs
CHAPEL HILL (AP) — T.J. Yates doesn’t have to guess whether his young receivers are doing their homework as they try to grasp North Carolina’s offense. The proof is tacked up on a door inside the Kenan Football Center. “We’ve got sign-up sheets to see who’s watching film,” the quarterback said. “Last week we had to add three extra sheets to the door because there were so many people watching film in the wide receivers’ meeting room. That’s definitely an encouraging thing to see.” It hasn’t taken long for the results to show on the field, either. Two strong performances from Erik Highsmith and a long touchdown catch from Jheranie Boyd has allowed the No. 22 Tar Heels to turn their most glaring weakness of the preseason into reason for optimism heading into this weekend’s trip to Georgia Tech. “They’re still a work in progress,” coach Butch Davis said. “They’re starting to scratch the surface, but it’s going to be every single week (that) they’ve got to continue to grow.” Highsmith has been the quickest study. The true freshman came through with several key catches in the comeback win at Connecticut, then followed with six catches for 113 yards and a touchdown in last weekend’s win against East Carolina. Boyd, also a freshman, contributed with a juggling 59-yard TD catch in that game, while junior Greg Little has 15 catches for 135 yards in the first Thomas Jefferson three games. Those numbers aren’t anything like at Mitchell what the Tar Heels (3-0) had last year in Hakeem AVONDALE — The Gryphons Nicks, Brandon Tate and Brooks Foster, but they’re a good start. (0-4) will open conference play “I think they’re just starting to mature and get at Mitchell High. more comfortable,” Georgia Tech defensive coordiThe game is a milestone for nator Dave Wommack said. “You notice Highsmith Thomas Jefferson Classical and the way he’s come on. I think (Yates) was more Academy as it marks the procomfortable back there (against East Carolina). I grams first-ever NCHSAA varknow they have a lot of talent. They’re developing sity conference football game. real nicely.” The Mountaineers (2-2), who The Tar Heels knew they would have to find are no stranger to varsity footsomeone to fill the shoes of their departed NFL ball, will provide a tough chaltrio. Nicks was a first-round NFL draft pick with lenge to the Griffs. 1,222 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns; Tate Key to the game: Make your was a third-round pick despite going down at midshots count. The Gryphons must season with a knee injury; and Foster was a fifthcapitalize on their opportunities. rounder. That left tailback Shaun Draughn as the leading returning receiver with 16 catches for 81 yards and a score, while Little had 24 career catches while splitting time between running back and receiver. Three games later, Highsmith — a soft-spoken ing wide receiver Jonathan kid who looks younger than his 18 years — is runBaldwin, who has a team-leadning with the confidence befitting a go-to veteran. ing 13 catches, and senior Dorin He made his biggest plays against the Pirates in Dickerson, who already has four the fourth quarter of a one-possession game. First, touchdown catches. Overall, he took a quick out from Yates and sprinted 43 Stull has gotten 10 receivers yards for first down. Two plays later, Yates rolled involved in the passing game, to his left and found Highsmith again for a 10-yard providing the kind of offensive gain and another first down that ultimately led to diversity the Panthers (3-0) the game-clinching touchdown. lacked a year ago when they “It’s a big transition from high school football,” leaned on running back LeSean Highsmith said. “Just learning the plays takes a toll McCoy and his 1,488 yards rush- on you because they threw so much at us during ing. the summer and training camp. But I’m pretty sure Pitt probably needs a similar I’ve got most of it down. effort from Stull on the road “I’m a fast learner. It just clicked for me.” Saturday against North Carolina Just don’t expect the Tar Heel coaches to be overState (2-1) and Russell Wilson, ly patient. who has thrown an NCAA record 329 passes in a row without an interception. The surprise is that it probably wouldn’t startle any of his Panthers teammates if Stull delivers again.
Pitt not stalling thanks to Stull’s strong start
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The boos hurt, a lot. So did knowing that, despite being a senior, he must give up playing time every week to a redshirt freshman. When the season started, there didn’t seem to be a question whether Pitt quarterback Bill Stull would lose his starting job. Only the timing was in doubt. His confidence was shaky after last season concluded with Pitt losing a bowl game to Oregon State, 3-0, a game in which Stull completed only 7 of 24 passes. He didn’t have a great preseason camp. Once the season started, Pitt fans were so down on him, some booed when he threw incomplete on his first pass attempt of the season against Youngstown State. Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt also appeared more than eager
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North Carolina’s Greg Little (8) and Jheranie Boyd (87) celebrate Boyd’s touchdown in the first half against East Carolina, in Chapel Hill Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. North Carolina won 31-17.
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Nation Today 4 SWAT officers shot
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A gunman opened fire early Thursday on a SWAT team that burst into a home during a drug and gun raid, wounding four officiers while spraying bullets from atop a staircase, authorities said. One officer was critically wounded. Lakewood Patrolman Jonathan Wilson was shot in the face during the raid, and was in critical but stable condition at a local hospital. Authorities said they were cautiously optimistic he would survive despite being grievously wounded. Lt. Greg Meyer was shot in the foot, and was in good condition at the hospital with bone injuries. Two other Lakewood officers, Sgt. Louis Sasso and Patrolman Leonard Nieves Sr. were shot in their bulletproof vests, sustaining only minor injuries despite being struck in the chest. They were treated and released from the hospital. The suspect, Jamie Gonzalez, 39, was in critical condition after suffering numerous gunshot wounds as police returned fire, Ford said.
Siblings are reunited
WALDOBORO, Maine (AP) — Two Maine men and a woman who reunited after discovering they were separated as youngsters have found another long-lost sibling. Kathleen Cooper showed up on the “Today” show Wednesday for a sur-
prise reunion. Randy Joubert and Gary Nisbet discovered they are brothers this summer while working together as furniture movers in Waldoboro. They had been given up for adoption as babies about 35 years ago. After their story was publicized, half-sister Joanne Campbell showed up. While appearing with her brothers Tuesday on the “Today” show, Campbell said a long-lost sister was still unaccounted for. Cooper called NBC after watching the show from her home in Sarasota, Fla.
Fires raging in California MOORPARK, Calif. (AP) — A fleet of helicopters made water drops as bulldozers carved firebreaks Thursday to try to stop a 25-square-mile wildfire burning through an agricultural region of Southern California. High heat and very low humidity kept fire danger high even though meteorologists said the dry Santa Ana winds that spread the flames were weakening. The 16,400-acre blaze northwest of Los Angeles was 40 percent surrounded, and the effort to increase containment involved 21 helicopters, 21 bulldozers, 214 fire engines and 1,800 firefighters. Eight air tankers were also available. “It’s a full attack,” said Ventura County Fire Department spokesman Bill Nash.
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The family of Ahmad Wais Afzali leaves the U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, New York, Thursday after a hearing for the New York city based imam who is allegedly connected with terrorism suspect Najibullah Zazi. Leaving court from left are Zalmay Afzali, father of Ahmad Wais Afzali, and his mother Salima Afzali. Afzali’s brother Wahid is left rear, and his wife Fatima is second from right, in the rear.
Feds: Suspects bought supplies at beauty stores NEW YORK (AP) — An Afghan immigrant who received explosives training from al-Qaida went from one beauty supply store to another, buying up large quantities of hydrogen peroxide and nail-polish remover, in a chilling plot to build bombs for attacks on U.S. soil, authorities charged Thursday. Najibullah Zazi, a 24-year-old shuttle driver at the Denver airport, was indicted in New York on charges of conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction. Investigators found bomb-making instructions on his computer’s hard drive and said Zazi used a hotel room in Colorado to try to cook up explosives a few weeks ago before a trip to New York. The extent of Zazi’s ties to al-Qaida was unclear, but if the allegations prove true, this could be the first operating al-Qaida cell to be uncovered inside the U.S. since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Over the past few days, talk of the possible plot set off the most intense flurry of national terrorism warnings since the aftermath of 9/11. Prosecutors said they have yet to establish exactly when and where the Zazi attacks were supposed to take place. But Attorney General Eric Holder said in Washington, “We believe any imminent threat arising from this case has been disrupted.” A law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Thursday that Zazi had associates in New York who
were in on the plot. Zazi was arrested in Denver last weekend and was charged along with his father and a New York City imam with lying to investigators. Authorities said in the past few days that they feared Zazi and others might have been planning to detonate homemade bombs on New York trains, and warnings went out to transit systems, stadiums and hotels nationwide. A law enforcement official said Thursday that authorities had been so worried about Zazi — and that his Sept. 10 trip to New York City coincided with a visit by President Barack Obama — that they considered arresting him as soon as he reached the city. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation continues. Zazi left a Denver court Thursday without commenting and will be transferred soon to New York. In unrelated terrorism cases elsewhere around the country Thursday: n A 19-year-old Jordanian was arrested after placing what he thought was a bomb at a downtown Dallas skyscraper, federal prosecutors said. The decoy device was provided by an undercover FBI agent. n Two North Carolina men under arrest since July on international terrorism charges were also accused by prosecutors of plotting to kill U.S. military personnel.
Man charged in bomb plot CHICAGO (AP) — A 29-year-old man who idolized American-born Taliban soldier John Walker Lindh has been arrested after attempting to set off what he thought was a powerful bomb in a van outside a federal courthouse in the Illinois capital of Springfield, officials said Thursday. Michael C. Finton, who also went under the name Talib Islam, was arrested Wednesday and charged in a criminal complaint with one count of attempting to murder federal officers or employees and trying to detonate a weapon of mass destruction. Federal officials say the case has no connection with the major terrorism investigation under way in Colorado and New York or the Thursday arrest of a man on one of the same charges in Dallas. “This alleged plot drives home the stark reality that we must avoid complacency and remain ever vigilant to the threats that violent extremists may pose to the public safety,” Acting U.S. Attorney Jeffrey B. Lang said. Finton appeared in federal court in Springfield on Thursday and said he
was an unmarried, part-time cook at a fish and chicken restaurant in the central Illinois city of Decatur. He was ordered held in jail pending action by a grand jury. A message was left at the office of Finton’s defense attorney, Robert Scherschlight, a federal defender. In the months leading up to the arrest, Finton had been closely monitored by agents including an FBI special officer who posed as a low-level operative of Osama bin Laden’s alQaida terrorist network, according to a federal affidavit. It said the officer on Wednesday presented Finton with a van containing materials he described as explosive but which actually were harmless. The two men parked the van at the courthouse and close to the office of U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., which Finton allegedly hoped also would be damaged. They then drove a short distance to where Finton twice used a cell phone to try to detonate the explosives, the affidavit said. He was arrested immediately.
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THE MARKET IN REVIEW
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%Chg +29.3 +17.3 +12.3 +11.4 +10.6 +10.6 +9.7 +9.6 +9.1 +8.7
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Chg -.42 -.68 -1.17 -.47 -1.39 -.56 -.36 -.59 -.42 -.43
%Chg -17.4 -16.0 -15.3 -14.9 -14.3 -14.1 -13.9 -12.4 -12.3 -12.2
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Name Last Engex 5.62 InvCapHld 2.48 HKHighpw 2.69 UQM Tech 5.97 EagleCGr 6.34 HealthFit n 5.87 BowlA 13.25 Lannett 8.02 PSBMetDS27.25 SagaCm rs 13.57
Chg +1.82 +.28 +.26 +.46 +.44 +.33 +.73 +.37 +1.25 +.62
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Last 6.70 3.15 2.20 5.05 2.55 2.49 55.00 4.39 3.07 8.00
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Chg +1.58 +.70 +1.19 +.42 +.72 +.52 +.70 +.60 +.27 +.75
%Chg +136.2 +23.3 +22.6 +19.5 +16.4 +15.1 +13.9 +13.6 +12.9 +12.4
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Chg -4.29 -.63 -2.71 -.94 -5.62 -.70 -.34 -.67 -.40 -.30
%Chg -61.1 -18.6 -18.5 -14.9 -14.7 -14.1 -13.7 -12.9 -12.9 -12.8
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE)
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Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
Last Chg 1.75 -.09 42.07 -.38 25.94 +.23 2.73 -4.29 19.54 -.34 20.29 ... 22.65 -.15 1.79 -.22 6.51 -.44 2.54 -.29
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10.91 25.79 46.85 32.71 25.90 54.01 14.73 24.35 97.32 96.72 92.07 37.21 23.16 31.20 27.30 24.31 15.49 30.66 10.91 11.75 1.99 27.92 97.35 63.71 25.91 14.20 96.72 30.12 20.05 28.57 32.97 2.79 10.48 12.64 14.16
+6.9/A +3.5/A +5.1/C +7.9/A +1.7/B +5.1/A +3.1/B +2.0/B +0.9/C +1.0/C +0.9/C +9.8/A 0.0/D +8.4/A +6.0/C +7.1/A +2.2/C +4.7/A +6.6/A +2.5/D +3.8/B +5.2/A +1.0/C +5.5/A +1.8/B +7.7/A +1.0/C +4.9/A +1.4/B +4.9/A +1.4/B -1.2/E +4.6/A +1.5/B +0.6/D
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Homes sales, oil prices weigh on stock prices
NEW YORK (AP) — A surprise drop in home sales and another slide in oil prices pushed investors to sell stocks Thursday. Stocks slid for a second day after the National Association of Realtors said existing home sales fell 2.7 percent in August compared with a 7.2 percent rise in July. Economists had been expecting a fifth straight increase. The report overshadowed news from the Labor Department that the number of newly laid off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell for a third week in a row. Initial claims for unemployment insurance fell by 21,000 last week to 530,000, slightly better than economists expected. Meanwhile, a stronger dollar pressed commodity prices lower. That in turn hurt stocks of energy and materials companies. The drop in stocks came a day after the Federal Reserve’s more upbeat assessment of the economy failed to bring sustained gains to the market. Investors still believe the economy is healing, but concerns remain about how strong the recovery will be. There are also worries about what will happen once the government scales back its various economic stimulus efforts. The Fed said on Wednesday it would slow its purchases of mortgage-backed securities to extend the program into early next year. A first-time home buyer’s credit is set to expire in November. Investors are also questioning how much farther the stock market can climb. It’s been nearly seven months since stocks hit 12-year lows in early March, and market indicators have climbed more than 50 percent since then with little pause. Many market watchers have been expecting a pullback. According to preliminary calculations, the Dow Jones industrials fell 41.11, or 0.4 percent, to 9,707.44. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 10.09, or 1.0 percent, to 1,050.78, and the Nasdaq composite index fell 23.81, or 1.1 percent, to 2,107.61. Three stocks fell for every one that rose on the New York Stock Exchange, where volume came to 1.4 billion shares, compared with 1.3 billion Wednesday. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 11.62, or 1.9 percent, to 601.75. Commodities prices extended their losses from Wednesday, while the dollar rose against other currencies. The dollar has weakened this year amid massive U.S. government stimulus programs and low interest rates, which has been a boon to commodities and subsequently material and industrial stocks. Commodities are priced in U.S. dollars, and a weak greenback makes them more appealing to foreign buyers. Oil prices dropped $3.08 to settle at $65.89 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, adding to a nearly 4 percent drop on Wednesday sparked by a report from the Energy Information Administration that showed weak demand for energy. Gold and silver prices also fell sharply. Bond prices mostly rose. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves opposite its price, fell to 3.39 percent from 3.43 percent late Wednesday.
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A house is shown for sale in Tallahassee, Fla, Wednesday. Home resales dipped in August, after a four-month streak of gains, providing evidence that the housing market recovery remains fragile.
Home sales dipped in August WASHINGTON (AP) — Home resales dipped unexpectedly last month after a four-month streak of gains, providing evidence that the housing market recovery remains fragile. Sales dropped 2.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.1 million in August, from a pace of 5.24 million in July, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. Compared with a year ago, however, home sales are up 3.4 percent. The results surprised analysts, who had expected sales to rise to an annual pace of 5.35 million, according to Thomson Reuters. “We suspect it is just a temporary blip in the improving trend rather than a sign of renewed weakness,” wrote Paul Dales, U.S. economist at Capital Economics. In a positive sign, the inventory of unsold homes on the market fell to 3.6 million, from 4 million in July. That’s an 8.5 month supply at the current sales pace, the lowest level in more than two years. Nevertheless, there is a key unknown on the horizon. A tax credit of up to $8,000 for new homeowners expires on Nov. 30. Congress is facing intense pressure from real estate agents and homebuilders to extend it, but it’s unclear whether lawmakers want to spend more money to prop up the housing market. First-time buyers have purchased almost one in three homes in August. Together with
investors snapping up foreclosures, they have provided most of the momentum in the market this year. Nationwide sales are up nearly 14 percent from their bottom in January, but are still down nearly 30 percent from their peak nearly four years ago. For the housing market to truly return to normal, said Lawrence Yun, the Realtors’ chief economist, sales would need to rise to a pace of around 5.5 million to 6 million per year. If buyers see clear evidence of stable prices, the housing market recovery can be self-sustaining, Yun said, adding, “We are not there yet.” Nationally, the median sales price was $177,700, down 12.5 percent from the same month last year. Prices were also down 2.1 percent from a month earlier. The drop in sales last month may reflect delays in completing sales due to tough lending standards and new rules for appraisals. Real estate agents say new rules, effective May 1, that were designed to limit conflicts of interest in the appraisal process are delaying or undermining sales because appraisals are coming in too low. That’s what happened to Maria Jose Garcia, who just bought a three-bedroom house with a garden in a quiet neighborhood in West Park, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Garcia signed a contract to buy her first home in early July but closing was pushed back twice because two appraisals came in
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below the contract price. After negotiating with the seller, the price came down from $125,000 to $105,000. “The whole time, I was worried, but those issues did not depend on me,” said Garcia, 43, an office assistant at a rehabilitation center. “I was sure I was going to buy a house. It was just a matter of negotiating and keeping a good disposition.” Low mortgage rates are also helping more people like Garcia afford a home. Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate loan was 5.04 percent this week, unchanged from a weak earlier. Foreclosures and other financially distressed sellers accounted for about 30 percent of the market last month. In the West, sales of homes under $100,000 were up 150 percent from a year ago. Sales of homes priced at over $250,000 were down nationally, with the biggest drop of nearly 40 percent coming among homes priced over $2 million.
With unemployment and foreclosures rising in the upper end of the housing market, “there will be plenty of more pain for higher-priced properties,” wrote Joshua Shapiro, chief U.S. economist with MFR Inc. Compared with a month earlier, the West posted the strongest results. Sales there were up nearly 3 percent. They fell by nearly 7 percent in the Midwest, more than 2 percent in the Northeast and 3 percent in the South.
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Treasury says U.S. recovery just beginning
In this Sept. 10 photo, Robbin Williams, second from left, of Moorestown, N.J., talks with recruiter Paul Doria, second from right, at a job fair in Philadelphia. The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell for the third straight week.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economic recovery has just begun and “we still have work to do,” a senior Treasury official told Congress on Thursday, the strongest signal yet that the administration is prepared to extend its $700 billion bank bailout fund. Associated Press Herbert Allison, the department’s assistant secretary for financial stability, cited declining prices in commercial real estate that could continue to weigh down bank balance sheets as evidence there is a long way to go before a true recovery takes hold. “In this context, it is prudent to maintain capacity to address new developments,” Allison told the Senate Banking Committee. “By bolstering confiWASHINGTON (AP) — The consumer spending — and to the above the 325,000 weekly claims dence, having such capacity may actually reduce number of newly laid-off workoverall economy — represented typical in a healthy economy. the need to use it.” ers seeking unemployment benby falling employment,” Pierre Economists closely watch iniThe rescue plan, known as the Troubled Asset efits fell for the third straight Ellis, an economist at Decision tial claims, which are considered Relief Program, is credited in part with pulling week, evidence that layoffs are Economics, wrote in a note to a gauge of layoffs and an indica- back the financial sector from near collapse last continuing to ease in the earliest clients. tion of companies’ willingness to year. But its infusions of money into huge banks, stages of an economic recovery. The Federal Reserve said hire new workers. the giant insurer AIG and the auto industry have The Labor Department said Wednesday that spending The four-week average has been unpopular with the public and in Congress. Thursday that initial claims “remains constrained by ongoing fallen by about 100,000 since The Treasury Department has the option of for unemployment insurance job losses,” tight credit and fallreaching a peak for the curextending the program to October 2010 so long as dropped to a seasonally adjusting home values. But consumer rent recession in early April. it provides a justification to Congress. ed 530,000 from an upwardly spending, which makes up 70 Economists say initial claims Allison wouldn’t say whether the program would revised 551,000 the previous percent of the U.S. economy, below 400,000 would be a signal be continued, noting only that the decision must be week. Wall Street economists could improve as workers feel that employers are adding to the made by Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. expected claims to rise by more secure about their jobs. net total of jobs. TARP, as the program is commonly known, 5,000, according to a survey by The four-week average of jobThe number of people continu- has been a difficult pill for politicians to swallow. Thomson Reuters. less claims, which smooths ing to claim benefits for more Much of the money was used to assist the same Fewer layoffs “would be an out fluctuations, dropped to than a week dropped 123,000 to institutions blamed for the financial crisis. important sign of improvement 553,500. That’s the lowest since a seasonally adjusted 6.14 milMoreover, Treasury has regularly sparred with ... lessening the critical threat to late January, though still far lion. the watchdog agency assigned to oversee it, and officials concede that the department will not recover all of the money it has spent on the program. “It is extremely unlikely that the taxpayer will see a full return on its TARP investment,” Neil Barofsky, the program’s special inspector general, says in testimony prepared for Thursday’s hearing. In his testimony, Barofsky also complains that Treasury’s approach toward public accountability “remains a significant frustration.” Barofsky has repeatedly asked Treasury to release more information about how banks are using their share of the TARP money. Sen. Richard Shelby, the top Republican on the panel from Alabama, and other GOP lawmakers say the government should end the program, AnnuAl FAll SAle whereas Democrats are expected to support the administration. SAle StArtS Sen. David Vitter, a Louisiana Republican, said tueS. Sept. 15th 890 Crowe Dairy Rd,. Forest City, NC • 286-2493 TARP was billed as “an extraordinary response to through october 15th an extraordinary threat” but is shaping up to be a Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00, Sat. 8:30-4:30 permanent fixture in government. Allison denied this, telling Vitter “we’d like to see Directions: One mile south of Adaville Church on Crowe Dairy Rd. Watch for signs. this wound down” as quickly as possible.
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Drug industry clout seen in Senate panel voting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators rebuffed an attempt to squeeze more money from the drug industry Thursday after two Democrats warned it would undermine the fragile political coalition pushing a sweeping health care overhaul. The Senate Finance Committee voted 13-10 to reject an amendment that would have required the industry to rebate $106 billion over 10 years to the government for medications used by low-income Medicare beneficiaries. Three Democrats, Bob Menendez of New Jersey, Tom Carper of Delaware, and Chairman Max Baucus joined Republicans in voting against the proposal. Minutes earlier, Menendez
and Carper warned that approval of the amendment could undermine support for the overall legislation. Not only are pharmaceutical companies major employers in their states, but the industry is also a leading backer of overhauling the health care system this year. The vote reflected the industry’s clout. The author of the amendment, Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., had wanted to use the money to close the coverage gap in the Medicare prescription benefit — long a policy goal for Democrats. But would have been on top of $80 billion in reduced fees the industry already agreed to in a deal with the White House and Finance Chairman Max Baucus. Senators said the White
House lobbied against Nelson’s amendment. Carper said after the vote that the drug companies had not said they would have abandoned the deal if the amendment passed. But he added: “I know I would...I’d say, ’Take a hike.’ “ Menendez told senators during debate that Nelson’s amendment “may very well undermine the essence of this agreeement� and “put us in a position that makes it very difficult to move forward.� As senators began their third day of slow-moving deliberations, benefits for seniors on Medicare — and their costs— emerged as a flashpoint. The committee voted 13-10
along party lines to reject an amendment by Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, that would have delayed coverage for the uninsured if a million or more people who now have insurance wound up having to pay higher premiums as a result of the legislation. Hatch said his amendment was intended to protect seniors who signed up for private insurance plans through Medicare and could lose some benefits as a result of cuts to the commercial plans. About 10 million seniors are now signed up through the private plans, about one-fourth of Medicare recipients. The ’Medicare Advantage’ plans can offer enhanced benefits because the government pays them more than it costs to
care for seniors in traditional Medicare. More amendments on the issue are expected, including a Democratic alternative from Nelson that would shield seniors currently in private plans from the cuts. With polls showing seniors are skeptical about Obama’s call for legislation, Democrats said the bill included numerous provisions to enhance benefits under Medicare, and Baucus said it would improve the solvency of the financially strained Medicare trust fund. The Finance Committee is the last of five congressional panels to debate health care legislation that is atop Obama’s domestic agenda.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — With President Barack Obama presiding over a historic session, the U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a U.S.-sponsored resolution Thursday committing all nations to work for a nuclear weapons-free world. Russia, China and developing nations supported the measure, giving it global clout and strong political backing. The resolution calls for stepped up efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, promote disarmament and “reduce the risk of nuclear terrorism.” It calls for better security for nuclear weapons materials and underscores the Security Council’s intention to take action if such material or nuclear weapons get into the hands of terrorists. The resolution consolidated many elements previously endorsed individually in the Security Council or other international forums. But bringing them together in a single document, voted on by global leaders, should add political momentum to efforts to achieve these goals, particularly at important conferences next year on nuclear security and on strengthening the Nonproliferation Treaty. It was only the fifth time the Security Council met at summit level since the U.N.
Leaders stress unity for fight crises UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Global leaders on Thursday warned colleagues that coordinated international action to end the worldwide recession and reverse climate change must not fall victim to routine political divisions and pitfalls. “Recuperation will be slow and time-consuming,” said President Zeljko Komsic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, one of the U.N.’s newer nation-states, born from the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s. Komsic, speaking at the U.N. General Assembly’s 64th annual session, called the global meltdown the “worst economic crisis since the founding of the United Nations, especially for poor and sub-Saharan countries.” Cypriot President Demetris Christofias fingered corporate crime and greed as the culprits, denouncing “market lawlessness.” “Globalization is driven by the pursuit of excessive profits,” Christofias said. “As a result the rich are becoming richer and the poor, poorer.” was founded in 1945 and 14 of the 15 chairs around the council’s horseshoe-shaped table were filled by presidents and prime ministers. Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s name was on the U.N.-circulated list as attending but he was a noshow. Libya’s U.N. ambassador spoke for his country. The U.S. holds the rotating council presidency this month and Obama was the first American president to preside over a Security
His remarks echoed those of French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday, who condemned “the behavior of those who still continue to grow indecently rich, after leading the world to the brink of disaster.” For some people, Sierra Leone’s President Ernest Bai Koroma said Thursday, “The impact of the crisis may be on the size of their bonuses; on others it may be on whether they acquire a second car or not. But for the vast number of people, particularly in Africa, the impact of the crisis creates life-threatening situations.” “The benefits of globalization have been negligible in the majority of developing countries,” said Ghana’s President John Evans Atta Mills. “Despite almost a decade of impressive growth of about 5 percent, only a few countries have been able to reduce the proportion of their population living on less than $1 per day,” Mills said.
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Dad expecting with wife and mistress Dear Abby: Our son, “Philip,” has been married for two years. He recently informed his wife, “Karla,” that one of his co-workers —I’ll call her Sarah —is pregnant with his child. Philip says he still loves Karla and wants to stay together, but he feels an obligation to the other child. Karla is now pregnant with their first baby. The problem is, Philip is spending most of his time at Sarah’s home caring for her, and very little time with his wife. My wife and I don’t know how we should handle the relationship with the two grandchildren. What are our obligations to each? Should we treat them both the same? By the way, my wife and I have never met Sarah. —Doubled Dear Doubled: None of this is the fault of your grandchildren, so think with your hearts and treat them equally. Forgive me if this seems pessimistic, but from your description of your son’s behavior, I seriously doubt that his marriage to Karla is going to last. So don’t worry about not having met Sarah. If he continues to spend the lion’s share of his time with her, the chances are good that you’ll be seeing quite a bit of her in the future. Dear Abby: “Robert” and I have been married for 10 years. A few months ago I discovered that he’d had an affair. He says it was because he felt I didn’t love him anymore and
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we weren’t communicating. I have never stopped loving him. The funny thing is, I felt the same way he did —upset that he was spending more time away from home. We’re now trying to work things out, but it’s hard for me. I keep learning more information about their relationship, and it breaks my heart all over again. I know who she is and what she looks like. I’ll be seeing this woman at a bridal shower soon, and later on this fall at a wedding. Robert says she doesn’t know what I look like. I am tempted to pretend to be someone else and quiz her about their relationship. I’m just so lost. I want to let all of this go and move on, but I haven’t been able to. How do I handle the upcoming events with her? I love Robert, and he’s trying to make things right. —Broken Dear Broken: Are you masochistic? You know about the affair; you and Robert are trying to work things out. So quit digging because whatever you unearth will only prolong your pain and insecurity.
Infection tough to analyze Dear Dr. Gott: I have had COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) for many years and have recently been diagnosed with pseudomonas aeruginosa that has colonized. I have looked it up on the Internet, and what I find is very technical to read and not very encouraging. Does it ever go away? Will antibiotic treatment get rid of it? Will exercise, vitamins, minerals, diet changes or anything else be of assistance? What is the prognosis for this disease? What medical centers are doing research and/or trials? Dear Reader: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a form of bacterium responsible for severe infections acquired primarily in a hospital setting, in people with compromised immune systems, and is responsible for some of the chronic infections in people who suffer from cystic fibrosis. All are treatable and potentially curable. The infection can involve any part of the body —the respiratory
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Your Birthday, Sept. 25; If you keep your head and don’t allow yourself to follow tangents, the year ahead could turn out good. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) —Problems will stem from rationalizing matters rather than seeing issues in a realistic light. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) —Put away your tool kit and stop trying to fix things that aren’t broken. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) —Before getting yourself and your team in too deeply, be sure that everyone is aiming at the same target. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) —It’s ill-advised to assign critical tasks to those same people who have performed poorly in the past. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) —You’ve always shown yourself to be a bold and enterprising person, yet your sights could be placed on the wrong target. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) —Unless you keep your emotions in check, angry and excitable outbursts are likely to prevail. ARIES (March 21-April 19) —Unless you listen attentively to what others have to say, you could miss something extremely important. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) —Carry credit cards or a little extra money in your wallet because some unexpected expenses could arise. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) —You may feel pressure to alter your course of action in order to appease a colleague. CANCER (June 21-July 22) —Guard your tongue, as well as your intentions. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) —You have as much chance as anyone to realize your wishes. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) —The moment you begin to coast you will find yourself falling way short.
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House OKs bill halting Medicare premium hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Medicare patients would be spared monthly premium increases next year under a bill passed by the House Thursday. The House voted 406 to 18 to eliminate all premium increases for Medicare Part B, which provides coverage for doctor’s visits. The bill now goes to the Senate, where the Finance Committee is expected to take it up soon, though no
hearings were scheduled. Lawmakers said older Americans shouldn’t have to pay higher Medicare Part B premiums because they are not expected to get a cost of living increase from Social Security. Most seniors have their Medicare premiums deducted from their Social Security payments. Under the law, the vast majority of Medicare recipients already are exempt from Part B premium increases
whenever there is no increase in Social Security payments. Still, without congressional action, several million would face monthly premium increases of $8 to $23. The standard monthly premium is $96.40 this year. “Our nation’s seniors are already experiencing difficult financial times,” said Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees Medicare.
“The prospect that some may face a disproportionate increase in their Medicare premiums is inherently unfair.” The bill would not affect scheduled increases in premiums for the Medicare prescription drug program, known as Part D. Average monthly premiums for the drug program will increase slightly, from $28 this year to $30 in 2010. House Majority Leader
Steny Hoyer of Maryland, in a rare break with fellow Democrats, voted against the measure, saying it would mainly help wealthy Medicare recipients. About 42 million seniors and people with disabilities are enrolled in Medicare Part B. By law, about threefourths are exempt from premium increases when there is no increase in Social Security payments.
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RENT TO OWN: 3BR/1.5BA in Spindale Central h/a, new paint. $550/mo. + $300 dep. Call 919-604-1115 or dlbuff@yahoo.com
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828-289-2700 Homes For Sale Newly remodeled 2BR/1BA on 1.42 ac. near Chase High. 2 out bldgs, city water. $45,000 864-909-1035 3BR/1.5BA Fernwood Circle in Rfdtn. Lots of updates, big backyard! $139K Call 305-0555
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2BR/1.5BA near hospital Multi purpose sunroom, cent. h/a. $650/mo. + $650 dep. References. No Pets! Call 429-3092 2BR/1BA, dual pane windows, ceiling fans, window a/c, w/d hookup, East Court St., Rfdtn. 1.5 blocks to downtown $310/mo. application 828-748-8801 2 Story 3BR/1.5BA located in downtown Rfdtn. Appl. included! $850/mo. 980-2154
NICE 3BR in Rfdtn Refrig., stove, d/w, microwave, gas logs, hdwd floors, cent. h/a, lg. storage bldg. No Pets! $595/month + dep. & ref’s. Must be good housekeeper! Call 828-659-8614 or 245-4851
Business Services FUNDRAISING: 50% profit on candle sales Contact Sue Hamrick 828-245-1558
Mobile Homes For Rent Single wide Shiloh: 2BR/2BA No Pets! $400/mo. + $300 dep. 245-5703 or 286-8665
3BR/2BA completely renovated on 1/2 acre plot. All utilities including fireplace. $450/mo. Owner resides on property. Large Camper suitable for 2. $350/mo Free electric, utilities and Direct TV. 245-8734
2BR/1BA in Ellenboro Refrig., stove, washer & dryer. $400/mo. + deposit. Call 453-0281 RENT or RENT TO OWN! 3BR/2BA in good condition! Call 287-8558
Help Wanted Musician/Minister of Music New Vernon Baptist Church, Rev. J.K. Miller, is seeking a musician/minister of music. If interested please contact Deacon Joe Hunt 245-1100 or Lena Wilkerson 287-2471 Quadriplegic is looking for attendant care in Rutherford Co. Call 704-473-7130
For Sale GE Side by side white refrig. Ice maker, 22
cubic, 5 yrs. old. Great cond.! $350 288-8117
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS AND THE FABRIC STRUCTURES REGULATIONS Town of Lake Lure, North Carolina Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Lake Lure Town Council at the Lake Lure Municipal Center, 2948 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, North Carolina on the 13th day of October, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, for the purpose of considering an amendment to Title IX, Chapter 92, Zoning Regulations, Town of Lake Lure, as well as an amendment to Title IX, Chapter 97, Fabric Structures Regulations, Town of Lake Lure, pertaining to standards for fabric structures. The public is advised that it has the right to appear at said public hearing and present information with regard to the proposed ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance, identified as Ordinance Number 09-10-13A, is on file at Town Hall for inspection by all interested persons.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LAKE STRUCTURE REGULATIONS Town of Lake Lure, North Carolina Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Council of Town of Lake Lure in the Council Meeting Room of the Lake Lure Municipal Center, 2948 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, North Carolina on the 13th day of October, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, for the purpose of considering an amendment to Title IX, Chapter 94, Lake Structure Regulations, Town of Lake Lure amending Section 94.02 Definitions, 94.03 Permit to Construct, and 94.05 Design and Construction Standards of the Lake Structure Regulations of the Town of Lake Lure. The public is advised that it has the right to appear at said public hearing and present information with regard to the proposed amendment. A copy of the proposed amendment, identified as Ordinance Number 09-10-13, is on file at Town Hall for inspection by all interested persons.
For Sale Local Natural Beef for Sale 1/4 or 1/2 $1.75/lb 453-0396 or 223-3397
WILL BUY YOUR GOLD AND SILVER We come to you! Get more for your gold!! 289-7066
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Long Hair Black Tuxedo male adult indoor cat, declawed, no tags Last seen East High District 245-3554
Community Yard Sale at Gilkey General Store:221 N Sat: 7am until.Variety of Items Don’t miss the deals!
Black adult female cat w/ white paws/ red collar. Last seen Sat.
FC, Old Ballpark Rd. Sat. 7A-1P Toddler, girl, misses, jr. & mens clothes & appl.
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447-1205 Reward Sm F Gray Tabby Kitten 6-8 mo. old Last seen 9/18 on N. Meridian St. in Rfdtn Reward! Call 447-7896
3 Family Sale FC:149 Firethorne Dr. (off Trojan Lane) Sat.7AM-until Projector and screen, oil heater, fine china, chairs, clothes, more
2 Cocker Spaniels One white, one blonde Lost 8/24 from Trojan Ln., FC. Reward! Call 429-6017 or 289-9125
First Time Yard Sale Rfdtn 141 Prancer Way Sat. 8A-until Too much to list!!
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2005 Mercury Sable Auto, a/c, pw, pl, cd, cruise. Excellent condition! 88,000 miles $5,200 Call 287-0057
Brown & white dog Found 9/14 in Golden Valley on 226 South of Milligans. Please call 704-538-6672 lv msg.
HUGE YARD SALE Ellenboro: 1856 Walls Church Rd. (left off Hollis Rd.) Sat. 7AM-12PM Rain or Shine
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Trucks 1994 GMC Pick Up P/w, p/l, good a/c, new tires. Runs good! Call 828-305-3627
1980 Harley Sportster, 1,000 cc, $2,200 obo. 828-305-4951 Call 245-6431 to place your ad!
2004 Honda Elite 80 cc scooter. Black, 3200 miles. Call 288-1434
NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 44A, various items of personal property contained in warehouse numbers: D-7, F-10, G-10, K-25, G-7 and G-25 will be sold at public auction at Rutherford Self Storage on Tryon Road, Rutherfordton at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 10, 2009.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2BR/2BA Rfdtn on Taylor Rd. Stove, refrig., washer & dryer. $350/mo + $350 dep. No pets! Call 287-2511
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Lost Reward! Treeing Walker Coonhound, male, blk w/tan, red collar. Pleasant Hill Rd., Rfdtn. 288-2108
D -7.........Donna Macopson F-10........Greg Ledford G -10......Sharon Goode K-25 .......Steve Hughes
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS Town of Lake Lure, North Carolina Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Lake Lure Town Council at the Lake Lure Municipal Center, 2948 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, North Carolina on the 13th day of October, 2009, at 7:00 pm or shortly thereafter, for the purpose of considering an amendment to Title IX, Chapter 92, Zoning Regulations, Town of Lake Lure, pertaining to signs in commercial subdivisions and the GU-Government Use zoning district. The public is advised that it has the right to appear at said public hearing and present information with regard to the proposed ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance, identified as Ordinance Number 09-1013B, is on file at Town Hall for inspection by all interested persons.
Female Gray Calico Spayed, 1 1/2 yrs. old Found August 15th around Hollis area. Call 828-551-6238 Urgent! Mixed Australian cattle dog, male, Rfdtn. 40 lbs., blk collar. Foothills Animal 248-2168 Small black w/tan long hair, male neutered, Main St. Rfdtn. Call 245-9303
Yard Sales Huge 3 Family FC, 1415 Old Henrietta Rd. Sat 9/26 7AM-until Household items furniture, clothes and misc. items
Church Wide Yard Sale FC, 352 W. Main St. A-1 Vacuum Sewing Center Sat. 7A-until Benefits Crestview Building Fund!
Multi-family, Spindale, 104 Edwards St. Rain/ shine Fri. & Sat. 8AM-5PM Parking lot sale, FC, 1st National Bank, Sat. Cleaner’s unclaimed clothes
Rfdtn, 811 Thompson Rd. (past RS Central), Sat. 8am-until. Good stuff. Something for everyone. Too much to list YARD SALE Spears Rd. (off Harris Henrietta Rd., across from Jones Service Station) Sat. 8A-12P Household items and much more! Yard Sale, Rfdtn, 468 Edwards St. Fri. & Sat. 7AM-until. Too much to mention
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of ROBIN LEE BURNS of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said ROBIN LEE BURNS to present them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of December 2009 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This is the 18th day of September, 2009. Benedict E. Capaldi, Jr., Administrator 310 St. Andrews Place Blue Bell, PA 19422
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Nation/world World Today Abbas: No peace talks now NEW YORK (AP) — The Palestinians cannot return to peace talks at this time because of “fundamental disagreements” with Israel on what should be on the agenda, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said in an interview published Thursday. Abbas rebuffed an appeal by President Barack Obama that both sides get back to the table promptly. The Palestinian leader said he wants to avoid a crisis with the Obama administration at any cost and emphasized that dialogue was the only way to close the gaps and resume negotiations. But he said that for now “there is no common ground” with Israel’s hardline leader, Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu has said that on two key issues — a partition of Jerusalem and a repatriation of Palestinian refugees — he’s not open to any compromise. The Israeli prime minister retreated from assurances given by his predecessor, Ehud Olmert, who held talks with Abbas last year.
Small window for any runoff
KABUL (AP) — An election official warned Thursday that Afghanistan has a narrow twoweek window in October to hold any presidential runoff before winter snows arrive — a somber reminder of how minor delays could leave a power vacuum well into next year. Preliminary results from Afghanistan’s Aug. 20 vote show President Hamid Karzai winning outright with 54.6 percent. But if enough votes are found to be fraudulent from an election mired in allegations of ballot stuffing and voter coercion, Karzai could dip below the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid a runoff with challenger Abdullah Abdullah. The uncertainty puts the government on hold as Taliban attacks spike and threatens the credibility of the administration at home and abroad. The main question at this point is how much misconduct is acceptable to both Afghans and an international community skeptical of sending troops in support of a tainted government.
Anglo-Saxon treasure found
LONDON (AP) — An amateur treasure hunter prowling English farmland with a metal detector stumbled upon the largest Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found, a massive seventh-century hoard of gold and silver sword decorations, crosses and other items, British archaeologists said Thursday. One expert said the treasure found by 55-yearold Terry Herbert would revolutionize understanding of the Anglo-Saxons, a Germanic people who ruled England from the fifth century until the Norman conquest in 1066. Another said the find would rank among Britain’s best-known historic treasures.
Iraqi police stand guard at a checkpoint in Tikrit, 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday. A curfew was imposed on the city after 16 prisoners escaped Wednesday night in Saddam Hussein’s hometown of Tikrit and the U.S. military offered sniffer dogs and conducted aerial patrols as part of the search for the fugitives. Associated Press
Al-Qaida inmates escape jail BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. aircraft and Iraqi patrols combined in a massive manhunt Thursday after the escape of 16 prisoners — including five al-Qaida-linked inmates awaiting execution — who apparently crawled through a bathroom window in a makeshift jail on a former compound of Saddam Hussein. The jailbreak in Saddam’s hometown Tikrit highlighted the struggles for Iraqi authorities to maintain control over an overcrowded prison system and absorb thousands of detainees turned over by U.S. forces as part of a broad security pact. At least two senior officials were fired after the late Wednesday escape. Few details on the fugitives were provided by Iraqi security chiefs. But five were Iraqis who were sentenced to death for terrorism-related crimes and links to al-Qaida in Iraq, said a Tikrit police officer, said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the operation with media. The other 11 escaped convicts were jailed on charges that include kidnapping and murder, and some were awaiting sentencing, the officer said. At least one — a 19-year-old inmate — was recaptured early Thursday and the others remained at large.
A full-scale curfew was imposed on the city of 250,000 after the escape and eased before sundown on Thursday. Soldiers, however, expanded checkpoints and displayed wanted posters with photos of the fugitives. Military units also sharpened their watch on Iraq’s borders — particularly the western frontier with Syria — as the dragnet widened over sparsely populated regions outside Tikrit. At the request of local authorities, the U.S. military in the area provided search dogs and aerial surveillance, spokesman Maj. Derrick Cheng said. Iraq’s prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, has recently boosted his claims that Syria continues to harbor Iraqi insurgents. On Thursday, al-Maliki said chances were “nearly hopeless” to resolve disputes with Syria over claims it is providing refuge for Saddam loyalists blamed for bombings in August that killed about 100 people in Baghdad. Iraqi Interior Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Abdul-Karim Khalaf would not comment on the inmates’ possible links to alQaida, saying only that some of the escaped convicts are considered “dangerous.” The breakout came about 45 minutes before midnight in one of Saddam’s former palace
compounds in Tikrit, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of Baghdad. Inmates were housed in a former school of Islamic studies, surrounded by concrete blast walls and guard towers. Authorities found a pipe wrench in a bathroom in the prison yard, which the inmates apparently used to pry open a ventilation window, said the Tikrit police officer. It brought immediate backlash against top security officials and a special committee was formed to investigate the escape. Provincial authorities fired Col. Mohammed Saleh Jubara, the head of the anti-terrorism department for Salahuddin province, where Tikrit is located, state television reported. The anti-terrorism department is responsible for the security of prisoners being held on terrorism-related charges. The director of the prison, Mohammed Salih Jbara, also was dismissed and placed in custody along with several guards and police officers, said a police spokesman, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to media. The spokesman said the group would remain under detention until “the investigation into the escape is complete.”