The Daily Courier August 19, 2009

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the plan would do what they said it would do, so I voted no.

“But simply saying no is not enough.”

McHenry said he favored a plan that would help small businesses through tax credits and invest in infrastructure and that would have created twice as many jobs as the one approved.

The “cap-and-trade” national energy tax, he said, would cost $1,400 per family per year.

He cited bad trade agreements with India and China, noting that they pollute more than the United States.

“China will emit more carbon in the next

HENRIETTA -- Fifty citizens in southeastern Rutherford County turned out Tuesday night to discuss why they believe a new library should be built in their community.

In the first of two public forums planned by the Rutherford County Library, Chairman of the Rutherford County Library Board of Trustees Robin Lattimore thanked those in attendance for coming.

“Over a year ago we had tremendous public responses to the possibility of building new facilities through forums and we meant to follow up quicker than we’ve done,” Lattimore said. “The reality is this: There is no better statement of a progressive, productive people than the quality of the libraries you have in your community.

“This library facility is not a statement that Rutherford County is looking productively toward the future.”

Before opening the floor to comments, Lattimore told the group that three years ago Rutherford County Commissioners established a building program; as part of that, new facilities for the Haynes and Main Library were planned to be built for around $9 million. A new facility for Mountains Branch was planned to open in 2011 for around $3 million.

With that in place, library staff worked with consultants to identify needs for a new facility at Haynes.

“The recommendation for this community is a library of 12,000

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Rep. Patrick McHenry speaks at a Town hall meeting in Forest City Tuesday night.

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FOREST CITY — Health-care reform and jobs were key topics as 10th District U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry held a town hall meeting Tuesday night.

The session drew a standing-room only crowd to the Cool Springs Administration Building. McHenry estimated perhaps 250 in attendance.

McHenry, a Republican, first offered his outlook on three issues before taking questions from the floor.

He said he knew the economy needed a stimulus package, but added, “I didn’t think

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Isothermal Community College Students shop for supplies at the campus bookstore Tuesday afternoon. The college held its last-chance registration on Monday and Tuesday.

Following the early registration for fall semester the college had seen an increase in enrollment of 33 percent. Classes begin today.

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FOREST CITY — A Day of Hope, hosted by radio station WMIT, 106.9 The Light, kicks off here Thursday at 5:15 a.m. at Smith’s Drug in Forest City with a live broadcast of the Matt and Carol Morning show.

Early morning coffee drinkers and breakfast patrons will gather at the drug store for live interviews with Matt (Stockman) and Carol (Davis) until 9 a.m.

When the broadcast concludes at about 9 a.m., the hosts will remain at the drug

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store to continue conversations with them and other 106.9 staff members.

Patrons will have an opportunity to talk about the economy of Rutherford County and its future.

Karen Marshall, development director at Smith’s, said the drug store will open at 6 a.m. and the live broadcast will be set up from the front window so everyone on the street can see what’s going on.

“We are so honored and pleased to be a host site to them and so excited to be a part of what they are trying to do for the community.

“We will keep the hot coffee going

all morning and this is a special time because of them being here,” she said.

Beginning at 11:30 a.m. Matt and Carol and other staff members will be at Spindale Drug Co. to meet the lunch crowd there until 1:30 p.m.

“We just think it is so caring and thoughtful of them,” said Spindale drug store owner Lesley Koonce. “We were overwhelmed they wanted to do something like this.

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Rutherford Notes GWU offers CPA exam program

BOILING SPRINGS – Gardner-Webb University’s Center for Continuing Professional Education and Godbold School of Business are teaming up to offer a Certified Public Accountant Review Course for accounting students and professionals.

The course is designed to prepare individuals to take and pass the CPA examination.

The CPA review course will be presented in four sessions overall (fall, spring and summer semesters) with the first session on regulation tax and business law starting Sept. 1.

The program will be offered in a dual setting with on-campus classes in Hamrick Hall or simultaneously on the Internet.

Elizabeth Pack, CCPE director, said that participants should allow for 10 to 15 hours per week minimum to study and prepare for each session.

Gardner-Webb faculty members from the Godbold School of Business participating in the program are Dr. Van Graham, associate dean; Dr. Denise Smith, associate professor of business administration and health care management; Dr. Earl Godfrey, assistant professor of accounting and director of online programs; and Dr. Felice Policastro, assistant professor of international business and finance.

The course is open to the public with pre-registration required.

For more information, including cost and registration, call Pack at 704-406-3270 or visit the Web site www.ccpe.gardner-webb.edu.

Baby Expo set for Aug. 29

RUTHERFORDTON — Rutherford Hospital Inc. will host its annual Baby Expo Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event is free and will be held near the hospital’s Outpatient Department, located at the rear of the facility. Entrance to the Baby Expo will be through the Outpatient Entrance doors.

Previously the event was called the RHI Baby Fair, but the name change means that the focus has shifted more toward information and education about services and programs for expectant parents, new parents, grandparents and those planning a pregnancy, according to Lucy Calhoun, RNC, the event’s organizer and RHI’s coordinator of Great Expectations at The Birth Place.

Door prizes will be given throughout the event.

Car seat checks in the parking lot of Rutherford Orthopaedics, located next to the hospital, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as well.

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A yard sale and barbecue sale planned by STAR Touring and Riding Chapter 468 will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, beginning at 7 a.m. at Race & Ride on Railroad Avenue, Rutherfordton.

Relay Idol contenders Clockwise from upper right, Blake Dula with Samuel Jenkins; Callie Crain; Terry McEntire; Hannah Searcy; Matt McDaniel; McKenzie Willard and Laura Toney.

Relay’s contest set Saturday RUTHERFORDTON — Eight contestants will compete Saturday in the third annual “Relay for Life Idol” competition Saturday.

The show will be held at 7 p.m. at the Rutherford County Senior Centeron Callahan-Koon Road in Spindale.

During the past two years, the event has raised over $30,000 for Relay for Life.

The Rutherford County Government relay team sponsors the Idol event.

Paula McIntosh of Rutherfordton will emcee the evening.

Contestants are Callie Crain, Blake Dula and Samuel Jenkins,

Join in the fun Tickets for the show are $2. Voting for contestants will be $1 per vote. No limit on voting.

Matt McDaniel, Terry McEntire, Hannah Searcy, Laura Toney and McKenzie Willard.

The winner will be awarded the title of “Relay for Life Idol.”

The fund raising event is patterned after the popular television show, American Idol.

Celebrity Judges are 2008 Relay for Life Idol winner Becky McKelvey as “Paula,” Garth

Germack will portray Simon and Leon Godlock of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department will portray Randy.

The top five competitors and the Judge’s Award for best singer will be chosen.

The audience may vote for their performer of choice as many times as they want to at $1 per vote.

The finals will be held Sept. 11 at the Relay for Life event at R-S Middle School.

Admission to the show, “billed as ‘great entertainment while supporting a worthy cause,” will be $2 at the door.

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Fuller will be CIS’s interim executive FOREST CITY – Communities In Schools of Rutherford County, Inc. announces Chris Fuller of Forest City has been appointed Interim Executive Director. Fuller will succeed Mary Brown, CISRC’s founding executive director.

“We are very happy that Chris has agreed to assume this role for the Contributed photo organization,” said Bob Patrick McHenry (far left) speaks at Rutherford Hospital to physicians, administrators and trustees on Tuesday.

Decker, CISRC board chairman.

“He led the effort to bring Communities In Schools to Rutherford Continued from Page 1A County, and we believe he is the right person to 30 years than our councontinue our day-to-day try has since the start activities while we conRUTHERFORDTON – Congressman Patrick Henry on Tuesday, of America,” he said. duct a search for our August 18, held an informal roundtable discussion at Rutherford Hospital McHenry said he next executive director.

Inc. with approximately 40 physicians, hospital trustees, and hospital favors accessing While we’re disappointadministrators. the nation’s natural ed to lose Mary Brown, Fuller McHenry was inviting feedback from local healthcare leaders about resources such as coal, we greatly appreciate plans being proposed by President Obama. natural gas and oil her service to CISRC. Dr. John Skudlarick, a surgeon with Rutherford Surgical Associates, and using the revenue We salute her many accomplishments, and wish began the luncheon by presenting a short powerpoint on behalf of three from those resources to her well in her new endeavors.” other physicians during which he urged Washington to “stop the bleedfund alternative energy Fuller, who serves as president of Forest Citying.” Congressman McHenry explained that he thinks the healthcare bill sources. based Performance Writing and Public Relations, being proposed is a poorly designed bill by the President and McHenry And he said, “We need Inc., has served on the CISRC Board of Directors is not comfortable with the rationing of care or limiting choices and health care reform.” since its inception. While employed as Public options.

McHenry then dropped Information Officer for Rutherford County McHenry’s meeting at RHI lasted approximately 90 minutes. a 1,018-page copy of the Schools, he coordinated the transition of the health-care legislation former Rutherford County School Foundation and said, “reform for to CISRC and developed its affiliation with the sake of reform won’t piece of the health-care a tax credit to allow Communities In Schools of North Carolina. He He said, “The town cut it.” will oversee CISRC activities on a part-time basis hall meetings have proposal that would people to purchase embarrassed the presi- until a new executive director is selected by the create a governmenthealth-care insurance “I’m for a type of board of directors. dent. Public opinion run medical insurance for themselves. health-care reform that plan that would comCISRC plans to use this transitional period as matters.”

On the issue of jobs, enables individuals to an opportunity to evaluate and refine its activities pete with private insur- McHenry noted, “We make choices,” he said. and goals.

The country needs ers. need to stop unfair And he cited a need for “With events and programs such as the annual an “active and engaged McHenry said a govtrade agreements.” “medical malpractice ‘Stuff The School Bus’ school supply drive, visits citizenry,” he said. ernment-run element He said the price reform and a halt to from the Starbase science team, our ongoing menMcHenry noted that of the health-care plan Americans pay for savfrivolous lawsuits.” tor program and the upcoming R-S Middle School public participation was like the difference ing a small amount on “Do it right,” he said, Career Lab, CISRC has provided resources and has increased greatly between Congress and foreign-made clothing “so people have choices.” a drunken sailor. “A activities to help students learn and prepare for since last year. The is not having jobs in Then he took queslife,” said Decker. town hall meeting in drunken sailor spends America. tions from the audience. his own money,” he “We plan to use the next few months to re-examHickory drew 37 people When asked about last year, he said, while ine our goals and objectives, plan a strategy for the said, “but Congress “The government energy independence, future and seek new leadership to carry out our the meeting this year spends your money.” doesn’t create jobs,” the congressman menobjectives. Chris, myself and the entire board of attracted more than “A government option McHenry said, “We tax tioned the “newest directors are committed to making CISRC stronfor insurance will lead away and regulate away 1,400 people. generation of coal-fire ger and more effective, which will ultimately bento a single-payer sysjobs. I work with some plants” like the one at In Forest City, he said, efit all the children of Rutherford County.” tem, and that will lead people who don’t have Cliffside.

For more information, contact Communities In 12 people came out to to government rationspines; they have wet He urged, “use all Schools of Rutherford County at 288-0228, or by the town hall meeting,” he said. noodles.” existing technology and e-mail at execdir@rutherfordcis.org. ing last year. “We have He urged his fellow find other technology.” about a 20-fold increase McHenry said he members of Congress “We’re funding Saudia favors reform in the pri- to step up and vote for this year,” he said.

Arabia and others who vate sector, not governa balanced budget. “Get hate us,” McHenry notment intervention. “I back to balancing the Contact Dale via e-mail at ed. “We need to use our favor free-market solubooks and paying down ldale@thedigitalcourier. own resources.” com tions to achieve healthdebt,” McHenry said. care reform,” he said.

On the insurance part “What makes society of health-care reform, better is competition,” McHenry said, “We he noted. McHenry don’t have cross-state said he had visited competition.” He supRutherford Hospital ports more competition earlier in the day and among insurers, he talked with doctors. said, “and stir up that What makes the hoscompetition.” pital good, he said, A key point of conten- is competition from tion at the town hall Shelby. meeting was over a He said he supports

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Our Views Libraries serve a public need

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he first of two public forums on facilities needs for Rutherford County libraries was held Tuesday night in Henrietta.

A second forum is scheduled for Thursday night at the main library in Spindale.

The fact is that library facilities in Rutherford County need to be improved.

Rutherford County’s libraries need more space, need investments in technology and need training for staffs to help them better serve the community.

Today’s libraries are not simply book and document repositories. With the proper technology and staffing they can be so much more than that.

Libraries are educational institutions.

Well-trained librarians with the right technology can probably help a patron do more research in an hour than most people can do on their own in days.

One of the drawbacks of our Information Age is the overwhelming volume of material that is now so accessible. The problem is how to sift through all that information and get to what a person really needs. This is where well-equipped, usable libraries and trained librarians are needed.

Quality libraries will provide a resource for the entire community, from school children to senior citizens who need a hand accessing information.

In addition, the library continues to play its traditional roles in promoting literacy and having the latest books available for our reading enjoyment.

A community with strong libraries is a community that is prepared for today and for tomorrow. Rutherford County needs to be that kind of community.

Our readers’ views Questions liberals’ health care stance To the editor: Liberals never cease to amaze me. Take the latest debate on health care.

They (the liberals) always claim to listen to their constituents but it seems that it has to be as long as they are agreeing with what they are saying.

At some town hall meetings the people are giving their opinion on Obama’s health care plan and because their opinion isn’t the same as the senator’s they are either trying to demagogue the discussion, sanctioning mob attacks or trying to sabotage the democratic process.

I mean the people are telling their senators all over the country that they don’t agree with Obama’s health care program, but it seems to be going in one ear and out the other, most times there isn’t anything in the middle to stop the message, but they don’t listen and then blame the conservatives for the uprising.

Bottom line, it doesn’t matter if the people at the town hall meetings who oppose the health care plan are Democrat or Republican, the senator was elected to represent all the people regardless of party affiliation and should respect their opinion.

You have all these people opposing the plan and telling their senators and what did one tell them, he vowed to push ahead with

democratic-led efforts to extend coverage to all.

In other words it doesn’t matter what the opinions of the people are, they are going to do what ever they want to.

The plan like Obama wants to have here doesn’t work anywhere in the world that has it. What makes him think it will work here. That’s what amazes me about the whole thing.

I liked the quote in the article of the paper that said, “Socialized medicine doesn’t work, if it did why didn’t Ted Kennedy go to Canada.”

Harry Hallman Bostic

Oppose plans, don’t just follow politics To the editor: I would like to respond to Tara Wright in Forest City who so eloquently expressed her dismay at the opposition to Barack Obama’s political agenda.

I think she assumed Republicans were yelling and screaming at their representatives to read the bills before they voted on them.

She asked, where were they when Bush was pushing his agenda items to increase spending, illegal immigrants etc.?

Believe me, we were there Tara, Democrats, Independents, Libertarians and Republicans and we expressed ourselves loudly as Americans. We managed

to stop the illegal immigration bill by expressing ourselves in Washington.

Today, most of the people in these meetings are truly concerned about the direction our country is headed, we are more informed as we are reading the bills also, and expect our representatives to answer our questions.

Tara you are correct, it is insulting to all of us, when pseudo conservatives feign outrage at our President. There is no doubt this does happen, but when Godfearing Americans, from all over the political spectrum express a genuine concern for the direction our country is going, Tara, you should put your political affiliation aside, and check it out as an American.

I was like you, I thought just from one political perspective, but after I personally started to check things out, a whole new world opened up for me.

I was able to open my mind, I was able to see how hard our president is working to make things better for all of us, but what he wants and what is in some of the bills going through Congress are not the same.

I oppose these bills on their merits, not on the effort our president is putting forth to improve our lives.

Our president does not need Republicans to pass anything he wants through this Congress.

Peggy Thompson Forest City

Just when is government regulation the right thing?

As a university professor, I come in contact with many foreign graduate students.

Periodically I enjoy chatting with them about their impressions of our country and how those impressions might change the longer they’re here. Although attitudes and ideas certainly vary, there is one consistent comment the students tell me. They are impressed with the amount of economic freedom we Americans have.

This freedom is seen on both sides of the economic exchange. For the most part, consumers have the freedom to buy what they want, to pursue the education and occupation they desire and to save and invest money according to their own plans and goals. Similarly, sellers – for the most part – have the freedom to develop products and services they think consumers want and to sell those products.

Notice, however, that I qualified my statements with the phrase “for the most part.” This is because, while consumers and sellers in our country have a tremendous amount of freedom, they don’t have complete control over all their decisions. We don’t live in an economic free for all; there are some limits put on our buying and

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selling. These limits are usually imposed by government regulation.

We’ve seen two good examples of economic regulation recently. One is a new law passed in North Carolina restricting where people can smoke. The other is a proposed set of national laws that would put new controls on lenders and financial services firms.

I won’t debate the pros and cons of these two examples.

Instead, let me try to put the idea of economic regulation in context so you can decide which limits on our actions make sense and which don’t.

There are three possible reasons for government regulation over economic decisions. One is if the decisionmaker is not capable of making informed decisions in his or her best interest. This reason is most frequently given for children. The argument is that children can’t make all their own decisions because they haven’t yet been fully educated, and their

abilities to reason and make judgments haven’t been fully developed.

So we have many laws limiting or prohibiting what products can be sold to children. Such laws are largely non-controversial. One practical question is where to draw the line between a child and an adult – age 16, 18 or 21? But an increasingly controversial extension of this idea is whether it should be applied at the other end of the age spectrum, as, for example, in restricting elderly folks’ ability to drive.

Since I’m approaching that category, I’ll be keeping my eye on this debate.

Another reason given for having government intrude on our economic decisions is when one person’s choice has an adverse impact on someone else. This is the argument given for the new smoking bans in restaurants.

It’s argued those not wanting to smoke could be harmed by the second-hand smoke from those wanting to light up.

However, an alternative to regulation in this instance is to have people voluntarily divide themselves so as to avoid any potential harm.

In the case of restaurant smoking, this would mean smoking and non-smoking sections or even smoking res-

taurants and non-smoking restaurants. Supporters of this approach say it solves the problem while preserving freedom of choice.

Opponents say it’s not always practical or doesn’t always work, as in the case of smoking in an airplane.

Perhaps the most debated reason for regulation is the third case: asymmetric information. In plain English, this means the decision-makers – the buyer and the seller – can never be equal in terms of the information they have to make a choice. One party – usually the seller – has much more information than the other, and so has the upper hand. Therefore, it’s the job of the government, through regulation, to level the playing field.

We often see these kinds of regulations in two areas: health care and personal finances. This is because most people, no matter how well educated, will never be able to successfully evaluate pharmaceutical products and complicated financial contracts. Through required clinical trials, in the case of pharmaceuticals, and necessary disclosures for financial products, the regulations do part of the job of protecting the consumer.

Not everyone is on board

with this kind of regulation.

Critics ask if the regulations could prevent some useful products from ever reaching the market, with consumers losing the potentially big benefits of these products.

They worry that regulation may stifle innovation. They also ask if regulation could be replaced by private seals of approval or rating services, which consumers could access in their decisionmaking.

Most of us don’t like to be told “no,” particularly when it’s the government doing the telling. Yet we recognize that in some circumstances, “no” is the correct response, even if it goes against our natural instinct. Determining when it is proper for the government to be given the authority to put up “go” and “stop” signs to our individual decisions is an issue we should not take lightly. It’s one of the most important questions we must decide.

Dr. Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Professor and North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics of N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy.

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Obituaries Elaine Sexton

Elaine McMillan Sexton, 78, of Galax, Va., died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at Home burglary Hospice House in Forest ring dismantled City.

A native of Grayson County, Va., she was the widow of CHARLOTTE (AP) — Ralph Sexton.

Federal law enforcement She was a member of the officials say a home burglary ring that operated for several First United Methodist Church of Galax. She retired years in North and South from Truitt’s Ladies Clothing Carolina has been dismanStore in Galax after 36 years tled. of service.

The Charlotte Observer reShe is survived by her ported Tuesday that the U.S. daughter, Ginger Dancy of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Rutherfordton, one sister, Doris Eller of Winstonat least nine people particiSalem, and one grandchild. pated in the ring.

Funeral services will be Among the items taken conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday were more than 125 guns. at First United Methodist The ATF says the ring tarChurch, Galax, with the Rev. geted homes in more than Walt Simmerman officiata dozen counties, including. The family will receive ing Mecklenburg, Union, friends following the service.

Cabarrus, Stanly, Anson and Rowan in North Carolina and Interment will be in the Felts Cemetery in Galax.

York and Marlboro in South In lieu of flowers, memoriCarolina. als may be made to Hospice Federal and local authoriof Rutherford County, P.O. ties have scheduled a news Box 336, Forest City, NC conference Thursday in 28043; or to First UMC of Albemarle to identify the Galax, 306 West Center St., defendants and outline the Galax, VA 24333. charges.

Local arrangements are being handled by McMahan’s Teen saved after Funeral Home & Cremation being buried in sand Services.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina officials are warning beachgoers about burying people in the sand after a 16-year-old nearly drowned when the tide came in over his head.

The Star-News of Wilmington reported that the teenager from New Jersey was buried neck-deep while sitting cross-legged in wet sand at Bald Head Island Sunday afternoon when the tide came in.

Public Safety Chief Chip Munna said beachgoers used plastic shovels to try and dig the boy out. He said bystanders created dams and sand walls to block the waves, and one person found a snorkel so the boy could breathe.

Emergency personnel dug the boy out.

Court: Consider Hayes’ release RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The state Court of Appeals has ordered a new hearing that could lead to the release from a psychiatric hospital of a North Carolina man who killed four people and wounded five others in a shooting spree.

A three-judge appeals court panel ruled Tuesday that Michael Hayes was entitled to a new hearing on whether he should be recommitted to Dorothea Dix Hospital. The court ruled a judge failed to consider in 2007 that Hayes could be released with conditions aimed at preventing him from backsliding on 19 years of sobriety that’s kept him free of psychosis.

Hayes was found not guilty by reason of insanity and involuntarily committed to the state hospital in Raleigh after shooting up a rural Forsyth County intersection in July 1988.

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Mae Wood Mae Melton Wood, 92, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 at Autumn Care in Forest City.

Mrs. Wood was a daughter of the late John Melton and Nora Reece Melton.

She was of the Baptist faith and a retired textile worker.

She was also a secretary and a CNA. She is survived by her son, Stephen Wood of Forest City, and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.

Thursday at McMahan’s Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service. Interment will be in the Spindale City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Alle, VA 23058-5216; or to American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Bldg. 1, Asheville, NC 28801.

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Richard Hawkins Richard “Hawk” Dale Hawkins, 58, of 128 Celest Way, Mooresboro, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 at his home.

A native of Cleveland County, he was a son of Willie D. Hawkins of Shelby, and the late James W. Hawkins.

He was a member of Gantts Grove Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday School teacher, past president of The Brotherhood, and past youth leader. He was also

Mae Melton Wood Mae Melton Wood, age 92, of Rutherfordton, N.C., died Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at Autumn Care in Forest City, N.C. She was the daughter of the late John Melton and Nora (Reece) Melton. She was of the Baptist faith and retired from textile work. She was a secretary and a CNA. She is survived by her Son and his wife, Stephen M. and Gwen Wood of Forest City, N.C.; two grandchildren, Shane Wood and Casey Wood of Forest City

Arrangements are being handled by McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday, prior to the service. Funeral service will be at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 20, 2009. Interment willbe at Spindale City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen VA 23058-5216 or American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Bldg. 1, Asheville, NC 28801.

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a member of Cleveland Masonic Lodge No. 202 and worked as a lube tech for 25 years with Baldor Reliance in Kings Mountain. He was a former little league coach for teams in upper Cleveland and Boiling Springs.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of seven years, Anita Nodine Hawkins; sons, Kyle Hawkins of Boiling Springs, and Curtis Hawkins of Cliffside; three daughters, Tracy Spradley of Shelby, Candice Carpenter of Shelby, and Haley Hawkins of Cliffside; three stepdaughters, Kylie Peterson of Bostic, Anissa Deaton of Mooresboro, and Christina Tuomala of Boston, Mass.; one brother, Roger Hawkins of Shelby; sisters, Barbara Reynolds of Shelby, Carol Packard of Shelby, and Diane Surratt of Boiling Springs; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m.

Thursday at Gantt’s Grove Baptist Church with Masonic rites by Cleveland Masonic Lodge No. 202.

The Revs. Robert Lane and Keith Dixon will officiate.

Visitation is Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m., prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Carolinas Hematology Oncology Associates, 1100 S. Tryon St., Suite 400, Charlotte NC 28203; or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home, Shelby, is serving the family.

Online condolences www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.

Deaths Robert Novak WASHINGTON (AP) — Political columnist Robert Novak, a conservative, pugilistic debater and proud owner of the “Prince of Darkness” moniker, died Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer that was diagnosed in July 2008. He was 78.

A household face as co-host of CNN’s “Crossfire,” Novak had been a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times for decades.

“He was a Washington institution who could turn an idea into the most discussed story around kitchen tables, congressional offices, the White House, and everywhere in between,” Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said.

In recent years, Novak ended up actually being a part of a big Washington story, in ways he likely never intended, becoming a central figure in the Valerie Plame CIA leak case.

Novak was the first to publish the name of the CIA employee, and he came

Richard Butler

Mr. Richard Butler, 51, of Charlotte, died August 13, 2009 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born on March 22, 1958 in Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gaston County, NC, son of the late Tollie and Mary Jane Putman Butler.

Mr. Butler enjoyed collecting Marilyn Monroe memorabilia and red glass. He loved discovering a treasure at flea markets, antique stores or on E-Bay. He was an avid Duke fan and his loving companion shih tzu “Happy” brought the sunshine into his life. He worked for Data Chambers in Charlotte where he was a manager.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Butler was preceded in death by his aunt, Oneeda Putman Hamrick and two uncles, Willis and Darrell Putman.

Survivors include his brother, David Butler and wife, Anita Jean; aunts, Renee Putman, Margie Butler, and Margaret Helton of Ellenboro; uncles, Landrum and Bruce of Forest City; and nephews, Jeff and David Lee Conner.

A private memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

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under withering criticism and abuse from many for that column, which Novak said began “a long and difficult episode” in his career.

Novak, editor of the EvansNovak Political Report, is perhaps best known as a co-host of several of CNN’s political talk shows, where he often jousted with liberal guests from 1980 to 2005.

One of the best-known was “Crossfire.”

While he became known as a conservative for his role on “Crossfire” and other CNN political shows like “The Capital Gang,” he differed with conservatives on many issues, expressing doubts about invading Afghanistan and frequently criticizing the war in Iraq.

Born and raised in Joliet, Ill., Novak began his career in journalism in high school as a sports stringer for the Joliet Herald-News, then worked at the ChampaignUrbana Courier while attending the University of Illinois.

Following college, he served stateside in the U.S. Army as a lieutenant during the Korean War from 1952-54.

He went on to work for The Associated Press in Omaha, Neb., and in Indianapolis, eventually working for the AP’s Washington bureau.

In 1958, Novak joined the staff of the Wall Street Journal. In 1963 he teamed up with the late Rowland Evans Jr. to pen a political column, “Inside Washington,” that lasted 30 years.

They were journalism’s odd couple — Evans was polished and charming while Novak was often rumpled and grouchy.

Following his departure from CNN, Novak was an occasional contributor to Fox News.

Kim Dae-jung SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea lost its most fervent champion of peace and democracy with the death of former President Kim Dae-jung, winner of the Nobel Prize for his efforts to foster reconciliation on the Korean peninsula.

Born when Korea was one nation, Kim campaigned until the end for reconciliation with the communist North, defending his “Sunshine Policy” of openness even as he watched a decade of progress unravel under a new, conservative government.

Elaine Sexton Elaine Sexton, age 78, of Galax, VA, passed away on Tuesday, August 18 at Hospice House in Forest City, NC. Having been born and raised in Galax, VA, she spent the last 7 months in Rutherfordton with her daughter and son-inlaw, Ginger and Jimmy Dancy, in the fight of her life while battling a second diagnosis of breast cancer. With the help of Drs. Rees and Schafer, and the Rutherford Hospital staff, she met her biggest challenge with focus, faith and positiveness that was unequaled. She very much loved her only granddaughter Suz-anne and husband, Shane, and was proud of their lives together. Her sister and brotherin-law, Doris and Jimmy Eller were the bright spots in her life.

She loved her cat, Buster, who was lovingly taken care of by a dear friend while she was away from home. She retired from Truitt's Ladies Clothing Store after 36 years of service.

Her service will be held on Thursday, August 20 at 1 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Galax where she was proud to have been placed on the preparatory roll at the age of 3.

Elaine was so proud of the many friends she made in Rutherford County, and she counted them a blessing in her life.

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He was 85.

Kim, who shook the hand of North Korea’s Kim Jong Il in a landmark meeting in Pyongyang in 2000, urged the two Koreas, still technically at war, to remember their “painful and tragic” past.

Tim Kelly ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Former state Sen. Tim Kelly died Monday at his home in Anchorage, just two days after turning 65.

Kelly served two years in the state House and 22 years in the Senate, choosing not to run for re-election in 2000.

He worked as a lobbyist after his years in office.

A Republican, Kelly was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives in 1976 on his second try. He moved to the Senate in 1978 when he won a race by five votes.

Burl Toler CASTRO VALLEY, Calif.

(AP) — Burl Toler, the first African-American official in NFL history who went on to work one Super Bowl in a distinguished career, has died. He was 81.

Toler was a star player on the Dons famous “Undefeated, Untied, Uninvited” 1951 football team that was denied a bowl bid despite a 9-0 record because it refused to leave its two black players — Toler and Ollie Matson — behind.

After suffering a careerending knee injury in a 1952 college All-Star game, Toler turned to officiating and was hired by the NFL in 1965. He became the first black official in major American team sports.

Richard Hawkins

Richard “Hawk” Dale Hawkins age 58, of 128 Celest Way, Mooreboro, died Monday, August 17, 2009 at home.

A native Cleveland Co., NC, he was the son Willie D. Hawkins of Shelby and the late James W. Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins was a lube tech for 25 years with Baldor Reliance in Kings Mountain. He was a member of Gantts Grove Baptist Church where he was Sunday school teacher, past president of The Brotherhood, past youth leader and a member of Cleve-land Masonic Lodge # 202.

Richard enjoyed playing golf and watching baseball. He was past little league coach for teams in upper Cleveland and Boiling Springs.

He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Anita Nodine Hawkins; two sons, Kyle Hawkins of Boiling Springs, NC and Curtis Hawkins of Cliffside, NC; three daughters, Tracy Spradley and husband, Chris of Shelby, Candice Carpenter and husband, David of Shelby, and Haley Hawkins, Cliffside; three step daughters, Kylie Peterson of Bostic, Anissa Deaton of Mooresboro and Christina Tuomala and husband, Michael of Boston, MA; a brother, Roger Hawkins and wife, Sylvia of Shelby; three sisters, Barbara Reynolds of Shelby, Carol Packard of Shelby, and Diane Surratt and husband, Dan of Boiling Springs and five grandchildren, Adam Spradley, Andrew Spradley, Jacob Smith, Sarah Carpenter and Jaden Horton.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 7pm at Gantts Grove Baptist Church with Masonic Rites by Cleveland Masonic Lodge #202 and with Rev. Robert Lane and Rev. Keith Dixon officiating.

Visitation will be from 4:00-6:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Carolinas Hematology-Oncology Associates, 1100 S. Tryon St. Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28203 or Hospice Of Cleveland Co., 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150 Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home is serving the family.

Guest registry is available at:

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6A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Calendar/Local

Red Cross The following blood drives are scheduled: Aug. 22 — Cliffside Masonic Lodge, Old Main St., Cliffside, 7:30 a.m. until noon, call 828-245-7606 to schedule an appointment, (breakfast for all donors); Aug. 24 — Race Path Baptist Church, 1171 Race Path Rd., Ellenboro, 4 to 8:30 p.m., call 453-8321 to schedule an appointment; Aug. 26 — Rutherford Hospital, 288 S. Ridge Crest, Rutherfordton, noon until 5 p.m., call 286-5338 to schedule an appointment; Aug. 31 — Red Cross Chapter, 838 Oakland Rd., Forest City, 2 to 6:30 p.m., call 287-5916 to schedule an appointment; All presenting donors (in August) may enter a drawing to win one of three $1,000 gas cards.

Meetings/other Board of directors meeting: The Lake Lure Classical Academy-A Challenge Foundation Academy will hold a brief board of directors meeting Friday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Lake Lure Town Hall for the purpose of committee appointments and Department of Public Instruction updates.

Board of directors/officers meeting: Rutherford County Historical Society; Monday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m., at St. John’s Historical Church; several projects and fundraisers will be discussed; for further information contact Robin Lattimore at 828-447-1474.

Alzheimer’s presentation: Thursday, Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m., at Spencer Baptist Church FLC; “Accepting the Challenge — Faith Community Responding to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders,” with Larry Reeves, Program Manager for the WNC Alzheimer’s Assoc.; sponsored by Green River Baptist Assoc.; free and open to the public.

Seminar: ITN Leadership Group presents Re-Inventing Yourself in Changing Times on Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Abundant Life Christian Worship Center, 182 Hardin Rd., Forest City; registration fee $89 in advanced, $99 same day; call 704-875-6381 or visit www.ITNLG.com.

Fundraisers Correction: The yard sale sponsored by the Cuttin’ Up On Mane Relay for Life team will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, (not this Saturday) at Northland Cable Company.

Car wash: Saturday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at McDonald’s in Spindale; no set price, donations accepted; sponsored by the men of Salem United Methodist Church in Bostic; proceeds for church needs.

Chopped Sirloin Supper: Saturday, Aug. 22, 4 to 8 p.m., HopewellHollis Community Clubhouse; adults $8; ages 6-12, $5.

Spaghetti lunch: Thursday, Aug. 27; delivery only, fax orders to 287-6210; sponsored by the Rutherford County Employee’s Relay for Life team.

Poor man’s supper: Thursday, Sept. 3, 4 to 7 p.m., Providence United Methodist Church, Forest City; adults $5, children $3, under 6 free; proceeds will go to the Good Samaritan fund.

Yard sale: Saturday, Sept. 5, begins at 7 a.m., at Hopewell United Methodist Church; large number of yard sale items; church located four miles from Ellenboro at the corner of Hollis and Hopewell roads.

Annual fashion show: Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m., Lakeview Restaurant, Rumbling Bald Resort, Lake Lure; featuring fashions by Chico’s of Asheville; advance tickets $25; reservations required; contact Nancy Kessel at 625-8115 or Carol Root at 625-4350; sponsored by the women of Fairfield Mountains Chapel.

Matt and Carol will broadcast from Rutherford County Thursday morning.

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and talk with them,” Koonce said. She said she and others are regular listeners to the station and are familiar with Matt and Carol. “We are just real excited about having them come and appreciate what they are going to do.”

“People are excited, they are paying attention to what is going in the county,” Koonce added.

Matt and Carol and about 15 other members of the WMIT staff will be in the county all day trying to bring a word of hope and encouragement to folks who are out of work, have lost homes and are facing struggles.

The day’s event conclude at 6:30 p.m. with a free concert at The Foundation, Isothermal Community College featuring musicians, Chris and Conrad. Wendy’s is a concert sponsor.

Free giveaways will be held throughout the day.

Jim Kirkland, director of Blue Ridge Broadcasting and owner of the

station, said the visit to Rutherford County is the first ever such endeavor for the station, as it will spend an entire day in one county.

“Because of our long admiration for Rutherford County, because of our listeners and supporters who listen to the ministry, we thought Rutherford County would be a great place to have a ‘first’,” Kirkland said.

WMIT’s Day of Hope was established after radio personnel read the newspaper story where Associated Press ranked Rutherford 13th in the nation for its economic stress.

Counties were ranked according to unemployment, bankruptcy and foreclosure rates.

“Anywhere we can be an encouragement, we want to do that,” Kirkland added.

“We are a radio station that never wants to be confined by those two words, ‘radio station’. We want to get out and meet people, shake hands and find out what is going on in their lives.”

“Folks need to keep their ears peeled that day,” Kirkland added. “You will

Revival: Aug. 23-26, 7 nightly; Hicks Grove Baptist Church, 574 Hicks Grove Rd., off 221 south; guest speaker, Rev. Len Turner of Woodstock, Ga.; Raymond Byrd, pastor.

Revival: Aug. 24-28, 7 nightly; Fork Creek Baptist Church; guest speaker, Sam Henderson.

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square feet,” Lattimore said. “Do you know how big this facility is? It’s 2,000 square feet.”

Even if the library, which is at the center of a former strip mall, expanded into the empty areas on either side of it would only make the total square footage around 6,000 square feet, Lattimore said.

“It is not easy to run this county.

It is far harder to run this county in the economy that is today,” Lattimore said. “One of the things we feel sure about is there’s two things we need: We have got to find industry and put people back to work.

“One of the greatest tools to do that is the technology of the library.”

Lattimore and Rutherford County Library Director Martha Schatz presented a PowerPoint presentation with pictures of a library in Rowan County that serves a population Schatz said was equal to that of Rutherfordton. Following that, Lattimore asked the crowd what they felt were some of the inadequacies of the current facility. Air conditioning, a dedicated children’s space, better lighting and parking, the visibility and appearance of the location and 21st century technology were among items pointed out.

Haynes Memorial Library serves around 19,000 people. During this summer’s children’s program Rutherford County Library’s Children’s Librarian Jeannie Smith said space constraints actually made

Rutherford County Library Board of Trustees Chairman Robin Lattimore, pictured in front of a PowerPoint presentation, addressed a crowd of about 50 people at a public forum on library needs Tuesday night.

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people decide not to attend all the programs.

“The first week we had around 90 individuals within this facility,” Smith said. “The second week we had around 120 - that was way beyond capacity. After that we averaged around 75.

“People stopped coming because they were uncomfortable.”

Schatz showed images of the attendance at the program and Lattimore pointed out that during the summer reading, other patrons who wanted to use the library could not make a path from the door to the circulation desk.

Patron Frances Clary said the pictures were proof that the need for a new building was there.

Lattimore pointed out the building the Haynes Memorial Library is in has been leased for the past 30 years by the county. He said the money the

county has spent on the lease could’ve been used years ago to build another facility.

“We want our lawmakers to be frugal and plan for the future and be as fiscally responsible as possible. I can’t think of any better way than to build a library that can be a tool to build the engine for the future,” Lattimore said.

Haynes Memorial Librarian Deb Womack said Rutherford County Commissioner Eddie Holland had been invited to the forum. No county commissioners were present for the event. Lattimore encouraged attendees to sign a petition being passed around and provided contact information for each commissioner as well as the county librarians.

Another forum is planned for Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Main Library on Callahan Koon Road.

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Revival: Aug. 19-21, 7 nightly, Union Hill AME Zion Church, Union Mills; guest speaker, Rev. Rob Roy Staley.

Homecoming: Sunday, Aug. 23, West Point Baptist Church, 1160 Rd., Rutherfordton; Sunday School 9 a.m., worship service 10 a.m.; a covered dish meal will follow.

Graham P. Clarke, Public Relations Specialist with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, who has helped organize the event, said “We want to tell people to persevere and never give up.

“You are one day closer to resolving whatever circumstance than the day before. Ultimately, as long as we know where our hope resides, in our Saviour Jesus Christ, everything else will order itself. It is painful in the short run, but we have the hope those things will be resolved,” he added.

Library

Religion

Homecoming/revival: Sunday, Aug. 23, Wheat Creek Baptist Church, Rutherfordton; homecoming service starts at 3 p.m.; guest speaker, Pastor Michael Smith from Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Marion; revival Aug. 24-26, 6:30 nightly; guest speaker, Dr. E.D. Brantly, pastor of Mt. Lowndes Hill Baptist Church in Greenville, S.C.

see our bright orange vehicles getting around. We will be stopping at all points, from Lake Lure to Forest City, Ellenboro, Spindale, Rutherfordton, Ruth and all points in between.

“We’ll be dropping by and saying hello and we’ll let folks know we appreciate them and we’ll do what we can for them and we might even have a few give-away items to share,” Kirkland added.

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A New Definition Of Retired

Farve returns to NFL with Vikings Ric Flair to headline local wrestling match RUTHERFORDTON — One of the best known professional wrestlers of all time is coming to Rutherford County next month to participate in the “Rutherford County Rumble.”

Ric Flair, “the Nature Boy” and Buff “The Stuff” Bagwell will headline the card for the “Rumble” on Saturday, Sept. 12, at R-S Central High School.

The event, sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling combine and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department, will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Rutherford County Explorer’s post.

Also wrestling that night will be the Rock-N-Roll Express, The Midnight Express and many other Mid-Atlantic superstars.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. with an autograph session continuing until the first match starts at 8 p.m. A super ticket is available to the first 100 for $50, which covers admission and a free photo of Flair, who will autograph the photos, starting at about 6:30 p.m.

Ringside seats cost $20 and general admission is $12. Tickets are available at the R-S Central High School office, Rollins Cafeteria at the Tri-City Mall in Forest City, Bob Jones’ Yamaha dealership on Railroad Avenue in Rutherfordton and at the door.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Brett Favre’s latest retirement lasted all of three weeks.

The three-time MVP has done an about-face for the second time in as many years and will play for the Vikings this season.

“I felt I did everything I possibly could do to get where I need to be,” Favre said Tuesday. “You’re 39, your arm may not feel like it did at 21. But the pieces are in place that you don’t have to do that much and I agree with that.

“If they were willing to take that chance, I was, too.”

If the wait for Favre’s decision seemed never-ending, it was resolved in a few short hours. He jumped on a team plane in Mississippi and was picked up at the St. Paul airport by coach Brad Childress himself. The two drove to the team’s practice facility, where Favre waved to hundreds of cheering fans.

No less than 90 minutes later, Favre was on the field in his familiar No. 4 jersey with purple shorts and a purple helmet, a vision that has had Packers fans cringing about for months. He shook

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New Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) works out during the team’s Please see Farve, Page 9A NFL football training camp, Tuesday, in Eden Prairie, Minn.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Josh McCown fumbles the ball after being hit

by New York Giants’ Maurice Evans in the second quarter of an NFL football preseason game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 17, 2009.

The Giants recovered the ball and went on to score.

Mariner Ackley expected long process SEATTLE (AP) — Dustin Ackley wasn’t surprised that negotiations with the Seattle Mariners nearly went down to the final minute.

Just before flying back to the East Coast to celebrate with his family Tuesday morning, Ackley said from the start he expected talks between his representatives and the Mariners to push the Tuesday 12:01 a.m.

EDT deadline.

Ackley was the No. 2 overall pick in the June amateur draft. He agreed to a five-year contract worth at least $7.5 million. He’s expected to play in the outfield in the Mariners organization.

One big sticking point was Ackley’s demand that he be included on the major league roster. Ackley says that was a really important factor.

John Smoltz now a free agent BOSTON (AP) — John Smoltz was released by the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox, who have dropped six of their past 10 games, had until Monday to trade, release or send Smoltz to the minors.

Local Sports SOCCER 6 p.m. Avery at Chase TENNIS 4 p.m. West Lincoln at East Rutherford

On TV 7 p.m. (ESPN) MLB Baseball Teams TBA. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) Little League Softball World Series Final — Teams TBA. 7 p.m. (FSS) MLB Baseball San Francisco Giants at Cincinnati Reds.

7 p.m. (TS) MLB Baseball Atlanta Braves at New York Mets.

9 p.m. (ESPN2) MLS Soccer Los Angeles Galaxy at Chicago Fire.

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Weaknesses exposed for Panthers SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Panthers coach John Fox drew criticism in January for trying to sum up Carolina’s embarrassing playoff meltdown against Arizona by saying they simply “picked a bad day to have a bad day.”

Fox’s club had another suspect outing Monday night. At least this time they picked a good day for it: the exhibition opener.

The 24-17 loss to the New York Giants exposed many of Carolina’s

weaknesses. They turned it over five times — they’re up to 11 in the past two games — while the Giants seemingly ran at will. New York brought to light depth issues on both lines and bounced off numerous would-be Carolina tacklers.

It left the Panthers with plenty on their to-do list as they returned here Tuesday to resume training camp.

“Coming away from it, it was definitely a measuring stick,” Fox said.

“We have work to do.”

The Panthers entered the matchup of defending division champions knowing they need to bring in a starting-quality defensive tackle to replace Maake Kemoeatu, who was lost for the season in the first practice with a torn Achilles’ tendon.

The Giants, the NFL’s No. 1 rushing team last season, ran right at that soft middle, and undersized replacement Nick Hayden was unable to Please see Panthers, Page 9A

Brett Farve’s new middle-age crisis Most men work very hard to get to retirement. They pour in years and years of their lives looking forward to that day when they can go fishing, or ride a Harley, or any number of countless activities that do not include showing up on the job, punching a clock.

Of course, most men do not earn the millions of dollars that professional athletes do; and the careers of most men go on much, much longer than those in the world of professional sports.

But for many, I think it is hard to understand the mind of Brett Farve.

Why? Why come back at all?

Farve is old-school in every way, shape and form. Farve is a throw back to a bygone era where what you do, defines you. Farve, in his eyes, is an NFL quarterback.

Not an ex-NFL quarterback.

Here, in Farve, we have an athlete who has easily pulled in over $100 million dollars; a player who has tasted success at the very highest level of his chosen profession. Farve is a Hallof-Famer, a Super Bowl winner and the holder of many NFL records.

And he just can’t give it up. He cannot make himself walk away.

Farve will be 40-years-old in October and he will enter the 2009 season with a slight tear in his rotator cuff.

Farve wants to win; he wants to feel that feeling one more time. He has spent the last decade of his career trying to get back to a place that Johnny Unitas never got to; a place where Dan Marino never got to; a place where Dan Fouts never got to.

Farve wants to add another ring, another Lombardi to his resume before he rides off into the sunset on a four-wheeler, while wearing his Wrangler jeans.

Many will scratch their heads and

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wonder why. Is it really worth it? Only Farve can answer that. It is after all his life, his body.

Know this, Farve isn’t coming back for the money. The $10 to $12 million that the Vikings are throwing at him is not what drew him back to the game.

What draws him back is a top five defense. What draws him back is the best running back in football, Adrian Peterson. What draws him back is a solid collection of skill players such as Bernard Berrian and Percy Harvin.

But more than any of that, what draws Farve back is the burning desire to leave the game a winner. To be out on the gridiron playing against the very best collection of athletes in the world.

There is no fishing trip, or ride on a Harley, that is going to give Farve that feeling.

So, while many men Farve’s age may be in the market for a new tattoo, or a sports car, or even a new deer stand, Farve wants to be out on the football field on Sundays, playing the game that he loves.

I only wish I could join him.

8A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, August 19, 2009

sports

Scoreboard BASEBALL National League East Division W L Pct 66 49 .574 63 55 .534 62 56 .525 55 63 .466 43 75 .364 Central Division

W L Pct St. Louis 68 52 .567 Chicago 60 56 .517 Milwaukee 58 60 .492 Houston 57 61 .483 Cincinnati 50 67 .427 Pittsburgh 47 70 .402 West Division

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This is a Jan. 17, 2009, file photo showing Duke basketball player Greg Paulus (3) reacting after a basket against Georgetown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham. The former Duke point guard is the starting quarterback at Syracuse.

Greg Paulus to start at quarterback for Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Former Duke point guard Greg Paulus is the starting quarterback at Syracuse.

He won the job after transferring and getting an NCAA waiver to play football as a graduate student at the Newhouse School of Public Communications.

Paulus was a Parade All-American as a recordsetting quarterback in high school in Syracuse.

Coach Doug Marrone announced the decision.

Senior Cam Dantley, last year’s starter, and two underclassmen were also in the running to start.

Syracuse says Tuesday it will play three home games at the new Meadowlands stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The first will be against Southern California in 2012 and then two against Notre Dame in 2014 and 2016.

The Orange open the season Sept. 5 against Minnesota in the Carrier Dome.

As Bolt breaks another record, is limit near?

BERLIN (AP) — Once the gun sounds, Usain Bolt seems to test the very limits of the race — the human race.

The Jamaican sprinting sensation put on another amazing performance at the world championships Sunday, shattering his own world record in the 100 meters by .11 seconds to take it down to an almost inhuman 9.58 seconds.

Maybe “inhuman” is a bit too strong, but the man is certainly on another level.

Sunday’s result was the biggest improvement in the 100-meter record since electronic timing began in 1968.

Bolt’s not done, either. On Tuesday, he cruised into the semifinals of the 200, and he also figures to lead his nation’s 400-meter relay.

After that, who knows how low he can go? He’s certainly willing to try.

“Personally, I think I have more work to do,” Bolt said after winning the 100 title at the same Olympic Stadium where Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Games.

Several researchers have done studies recently to predict how fast a man can run 100 meters. The latest, from Tilburg University in the Netherlands, predicts that someone will eventually be able break the tape at 9.51 seconds.

Bolt, who has set three records at the 100-meter distance with times of 9.72, 9.69 and Sunday’s 9.58, is already looking to rip that theory apart.

“I said 9.4,” Bolt said. “I think the world records will stop at 9.4.”

British bookmakers are betting that Bolt will get there. As of Monday morning, Ladbrokes is giving 3-1 odds that the 22-year-old Bolt will run under 9.5 seconds by the end of September.

“You’d have to think he can’t keep getting faster, but we wouldn’t put it past him,” Ladbrokes spokesman Robin Hutchison said in a statement.

Bolt became the premier runner in the world when he ran 9.72 in May 2008 — only 2 1/2 months before the Olympics, where he lowered the mark to 9.69. At the Bird’s Nest in Beijing, he outdid himself, easing up at the end of the 100, mugging for the cameras even before he showboated across the finish line — and also setting records.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Vick was under center and Brian Westbrook in the backfield. Brent Celek took his spot at tight end.

In Vick’s ideal scenario, he’d be taking snaps with the Philadelphia Eagles first-team offense in a regular season game, not just a routine preseason practice.

Yet that’s all it was. Vick ran the scout team offense on Tuesday, calling plays for Westbrook and other starters who are injured or recovering from injury, and not ready to play in Thursday’s preseason game against Indianapolis.

“Best scout team ever,” Celek said.

In October and beyond, Vick could be taking snaps with the starters in a game that counts.

“I don’t necessarily know where he’s going to fit in as a player, where he’s going to fit in this offense,” Westbrook said.

The Eagles are not in a twominute drill to find out.

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with the team to Indianapolis because he cannot play in the game — Andy Reid’s usual policy.

Vick, who has not commented since Friday’s press conference introducing him as an Eagle, can only play in the last two preseason games, starting with a home matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Aug. 27.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by no later than Week 6 (Oct. 18-19).

Vick is not getting any special treatment in practice. He takes his reps at quarterback behind Donovan McNabb, A.J. Feeley and undrafted rookie Adam DiMichele. McNabb’s backup, Kevin Kolb, is out with a knee injury.

“He looks good to me,” Celek said of Vick. “He throws the ball real well and can read the defense.”

Reid has insisted that Kolb will be the No. 2, but only two quarterbacks are normally active. Once Vick is eligible for a regular season game, Reid could activate Vick at the expense of a player at another position, likely a special teams player. Reid also could make Kolb the No. 3 QB.

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“I’m not sure what I’m going to do there. Something will happen,” Reid said.

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of the week, which remains his greatest feat.

Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus talked about winning four majors in one year. Woods has even broached the idea of winning every tournament in a year. Who ever thought someone could win a U.S. Open by 15 shots?

Tom Watson called it “far and away the most sensational thing” he had ever seen.

AP Golf Writer

CHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods knew this day was coming. He just didn’t want to believe it.

He was at Oakmont for a corporate function two months before the 2007 U.S. Open, sitting in an indoor practice facility as he talked about missing the cut a year earlier at Winged Foot. Woods agreed with the notion that perhaps more surprising than him missing the cut in a major was that it took 10 years for it to happen.

“You figure you’re going to have one bad week,” he said.

It also was suggested that at some point, he would have the lead going into the final round of a major and not win.

He was 12-for-12 at that point.

“I don’t know,” Woods said. His Brett Farve smile indicated that he never wanted to consider such a possibility, although reality returned moments later when he added, finishing his thought, “If I keep putting myself in that position.”

Continued from Page 7A The moment arrived Sunday at Hazeltine in the PGA hands with a few of his new teammates and quick- Championship when Y.E. Yang erased a two-shot deficit with ly began throwing as fans peeked through the pars, took the lead by chipping security fence to catch a glimpse of the superstar. in for eagle and put Woods away Shortly after practice began, the Vikings confirmed the agreement that seemed so inevitable all with a birdie on the final hole for a three-shot victory. summer, only to be held up on July 28 when the So much for that perfect record man who holds every major NFL career passing record told Childress he wasn’t ready to play, citing on the last day at the majors, a lack of confidence in his beat-up body to hold up now 14-1.

“That 14 out of 14, or whatover an entire season.

Favre also had been told by doctors that he had a ever the numbers are, they are just staggering,” Fred Couples tear in his rotator cuff. said Tuesday. “And when someGreen Bay visits Minnesota on Oct. 5, and the thing happens, we make it like Packers host the Vikings on Nov. 1. the world is going to come to an “The bottom line is it’s football,” Favre said. end.”

“Once you step into the huddle, I don’t look at the The only thing that ended was helmets. I look at the faces.” an amazing decade in the major Childress a few weeks ago said he had not championships, which Woods planned to pursue Favre after the quarterback said dominated like no one before he was staying retired. And yet here comes Favre, him. once reviled by a Vikings fan base that hustled to — His 12 majors in one decade welcome him to town. were more than any player “I don’t have any problem rooting for one of the except Jack Nicklaus won in his greatest quarterbacks ever,” said Phil Setala, a 23-year-old from Minneapolis who was at practice entire career.

— Woods won 32 percent of his proudly wearing a purple No. 4 jersey. majors — 12-of-38 — and finEven the governor chimed in.

“It’s going to be good for the team. It’s going to be ished no worse than third in half good for the state. It’s going to be exciting,” a giddy the majors he played.

— He won the career Grand Gov. Tim Pawlenty said after a speech.

Slam three times over.

Last month, Favre explained his decision by sayAlong the way, there was a ing he had to be “careful not to commit for the defining moment at each of the wrong reasons.” four majors that illustrate his “I’m 39 with a lot of sacks to my name,” he said. success.

He has a lot of interceptions to his name, too, more than any other quarterback in NFL history.

THE MASTERS: The last time Favre appeared in the playoffs — a SPECTACULAR SHOTS bitter loss at Lambeau Field by the Packers to the Giants in the NFC championship game following the 2007 season — he put up one of his worst performances in recent memory.

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Now the question becomes how Favre will fit in with a team that’s already done with the grind of training camp, not to mention how his health will hold up so soon after he questioned it. Favre had arthroscopic surgery to fix his throwing shoulder in May. The Vikings got an encouraging performance in their preseason opener last week from quarterback Sage Rosenfels, who has been competing with Tarvaris Jackson for the starting job. But neither of them have been consistently sharp in practice this month.

And neither is anywhere in Favre’s league. His zinger of an arm and toughness in the pocket are a combination few possess. With an offense he claimed this summer he could operate in his sleep, Favre seems to fit well with Minnesota — especially given the Vikings’ problems finding a reliable quarterback since Childress took over in 2006.

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provide much resistance.

Brandon Jacobs had a 22-yard run before Ahmad Bradshaw’s 19-yard TD run — while running over cornerback Chris Gamble — put the Giants ahead 7-0.

Two years after the Panthers made a preseason deal with Chicago to acquire safety Chris Harris, a similar deal may be in order.

“We just have to find somebody that can play or get somebody in here that can occupy some of the space that (Kemoeatu) took,”

Tiger Woods

Crank up the highlights on Woods and it will start with his chip on the 16th green in the final round at Augusta National, the one that made a U-turn at the top of the hill, posed for the cameras at the edge of the cup, then dropped for birdie.

That didn’t give him a green jacket — he bogeyed the next two holes and won in a playoff.

Rather, it was a shot that captured the theater Woods so often provides. It was a great chip from the moment it left his club.

Anyone else, and it might not take one last turn.

Sure, there were other clutch moments, such as putts on the 18th green at Torrey Pines (U.S. Open) and Valhalla (PGA Championship).

After watching on TV as his son hit a 6-iron out of a bunker, over the water and onto the green at the 2000 Canadian Open, Earl Woods said that night, “In every tournament, he’ll hit shots that people will be talking about for 30 years.”

Not every tournament. But an awful lot of them.

BRITISH OPEN: FOCUS Woods was in total control of his game at Royal Liverpool in 2006, plotting his way around the baked-out links with a superb display of irons. He only lost control when he tapped in for his two-shot victory, sobbing on the shoulder of his caddie, and then his wife.

It was a poignant moment, his first victory since the death of his father.

Even after establishing his dominance in golf, there were questions how he would respond to life changes — marriage, children, losing parents, especially his father. Woods got married in October 2004 and won two majors the next year. His father died, and he followed with two majors. And after becoming a father for the first time, he closed out the year with a major.

U.S. OPEN: DRIVE AND DOMINANCE A putt that probably won’t make any highlight was his 15-footer for par on the 16th hole at Pebble Beach in 2000.

It was meaningless to everyone except Woods. He punched his fist when it fell, a strange reaction only because there were two holes to play and he was leading by 13 shots. He later said he was determined not to make bogey in the final round. Having blown away the field, that was the only challenge he had left.

The putt was merely symbolic

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: LOSING Woods stared solemnly at his golf ball as Yang celebrated his remarkable victory at Hazeltine.

It was not the first time Woods played in the final group without winning, but the first time playing with the winner.

Throughout the decade, losing only made Woods’ victories look even more impressive. There is a fine line between winning, and Woods always seems to wind up on the right side of it.

Consider the putts he made at Valhalla, Augusta National, Torrey Pines, Southern Hills — and the ones inside 10 feet he missed Sunday at Nos. 10, 13, 15 and 17. He got the wrong gust at the right time on the 17th.

Instead of his approach on the 18th hopping right toward the hole, this time it went left into the rough.

“A bad day at the wrong time, “Woods said.

Which makes all those good days — 12 majors this decade — all the more astounding.

defensive end Julius Peppers told reporters after the game.

The reason the Panthers have so little depth on both lines is Peppers’ $16.7 million salary takes up about 14 percent of the salary cap. In his first game with Carolina after a tumultuous offseason where he tried to leave, Peppers was a non-factor. He put no pressure on Eli Manning and was credited with one tackle.

Osi Umenyiora had an impact for the Giants, however. He blew by left tackle Jordan Gross, sacked Jake Delhomme and forced a fumble.

DeAngelo Williams rushed six times for 29 yards, but Delhomme was just 5-of-9 for 38 yards and the starters, play-

ing without receiver Steve Smith (shoulder), failed to score.

“We got some good work against a talented team, saw a lot of different pressures, which was good,” Delhomme said. “I kind of wish we could have sustained a drive.”

The backups took over in the second quarter, with mixed success.

Josh McCown, trying to hold off Matt Moore for the No. 2 quarterback job, threw an interception and lost a fumble. The game wasn’t decided until fourth-string QB Hunter Cantwell had the ball stripped and Tommie Hill returned it for the game-winning touchdown as time expired.

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Three people were taken to Rutherford Hospital Tuesday at about 4:45 p.m. after a two-vehicle collision at Oak and Church streets in Forest City. Anita Simmons, 25, of Forest City, was driving the Ford Taurus, traveling across the intersection when she was hit by a Pontiac Grand Am, driven by Bradley Pittman, 18, of Bostic. Both traffic signals were green, but according to police, Pittman failed to yield right of way and made a left hand turn in front of the Simmons vehicle and they collided. Also transported to the hospital were James Murray, and Nicole Murray, in the Taurus.

Forest City police, fire departments, Rutherford County EMS and N.C. Crime Control assisted at the scene.

Police Notes Third man faces charges

by false pretenses.

FOREST CITY — A man is under a $150,000 secured bond on three counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.

Samuel Ray Davis, 44, of Seitz Drive was arrested on warrants Monday on those counts. He is also charged with discharging a firearm into occupied property.

He was placed in the Rutherford County Jail.

The incident in which he is charged occurred July 27, when a .410-gauge shotgun was fired into the back of a vehicle occupied by Ariana Sanchez, Kendall McMillan and Alejandro Sanchez on Old WAGY Road, according to a Forest City Police Department report. The shot allegedly was fired at Sanchez.

Davis is the third person charged in the case.

On July 27, Juan Camacho III was arrested and charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, discharging a firearm into occupied property, manufacturing controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of schedule VI controlled substance, driving while license revoked, registration violation and no insurance.

On July 28, Charles Franklin Dominic Davis was charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, discharging a firearm into occupied property and possession of a firearm by a felon.

An arrest warrant had been issued for Samuel Ray Davis on Aug. 3.

Arrests

Sheriff’s Reports

n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 133 E-911 calls Monday. n Thomas Wayne Henderson reported the theft of an automobile tag. n Bonnie Ford Gerth reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. and backpacks being n The theft of radiators, batterdonated to area elemen- ies and fuel was reported at Harris tary schools.

Motor Speedway, 921 Jack McKinney The effort was spear- Rd., Forest City. headed by Amanda n Alice Ann Williams reported the Davis and Kandy Hoyle breaking and entering of a motor of the Clerk of Court’s vehicle and the theft of a purse.

Office.

“We actually had Rutherfordton started out talking about doing something n The Rutherfordton Police at Christmas,” Davis Department responded to 53 E-911 said recently. “It went calls Monday. from there, and we n Cathy Fincannon Martin reportdecided we needed to ed a breaking and entering and the do something through- theft of a riding mower and other out the year, not just items. one time a year. With n Jose Carmen Arocho reported a school coming up, we breaking and entering. figured it would be a good place to start.”

Spindale

Shown here with some of the school supplies being donated to area elementary schools, from left, are: Beverly McCurry, Fred Sisk, Terri McDade, Karla Towler, Ileen Evans, Robynn Spence, Marla Howard (foreground), Amanda Davis, Kandy Hoyle and Tara Toney.

Courthouse collects school supplies From staff reports

RUTHERFORDTON — A drive at the

Rutherford County Courthouse has resulted in school supplies

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“I thought it was a wonderful idea,” commented Clerk of Court Robynn Spence.

“We’re going to deliver those to some of the elementary schools here where the children need school supplies,” she added. “We knew of a couple of families already that needed some school supplies and things, and we did give those to them already.”

n The Spindale Police Department responded to 24 E-911 calls Monday.

Lake Lure n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to five E-911 calls Monday.

Forest City

n The Forest City Police Department responded to 60 E-911 calls Monday. n An officer of the Forest City Police Department reported an incident of possession of a firearm while underage, possession of a weapon Spence said the school of mass destruction and carrying supplies drive also drew a concealed weapon. The incident occurred on Holland Street in Forest support from some of City. (See arrest of Shelton.) the attorneys in the n James Murphy reported an incicounty and from the dent of breaking and entering, larcourthouse security ceny and attempted obtain property staff.

n Bennie Shelton, 17, of Holland Street, Forest City; arrested on warrants for breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, larceny of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon of mass destruction; placed under a $41,000 secured bond.

(FCPD) n Dean Davis, 52, of Chatfield Road, Shelby; charged with driving while impaired, open container and a stop sign violation; released on a $1,000 unsecured bond. (FCPD) n Samuel Ray Davis, 44, of Seitz Drive, Forest City; arrested on warrants for three counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and discharge a weapon into occupied property; placed under a $150,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Joshua Lee Thompson, 22, of 218 Appledooron; charged with felony larceny; released on a $15,000 unsecured bond. (Probation) n Murphy Alan Terry, 44, of 841 Jack Mckinny Rd.; charged with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile; released on a $2,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Merritt Anne McDowell, 34, of 23A Deep Woods Rd.; charged with felony possession of schedule II controlled substance; released on a $10,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n April Daniel Kiser, 16, of 134 Tiney Rd; charged with simple assault; released on a written promise to appear. (RCSD) n Traci Lynn Humphries, 39, of 114 Walnut St.; charged with possession of drug paraphernalia; placed under a $2,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Keith Wayne Self, 18, of 290 Debbie Lane; charged with injury to personal property; released on a $1,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Charles Jeremiah Jaynes, 29, of 874 Horn Mill Rd.; charged with misdemeanor conversion and felony conversion; placed under a $29,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n April Annette McClure, 27, of 134 Frazier Drive; charged with felony possession of schedule II controlled substance; placed under a $20,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Earl Graham Jenkins, 35, of 420 McGraw Rd.; charged with no operator’s license, possession of stolen goods/property and probation violation/felony elude arrest with motor vehicle with aggravating factors; placed under a $30,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Misty Latrail Kite, 18, of 780 Butterfly Drive; charged with assault and battery; released on a $1,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Eric Thomas Dukes, 21, of 118 Aiken St.; charged with domestic violence protective order violation and cyberstalking; no bond listed. (RPD)

EMS/Rescue n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 31 E-911 calls Monday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to 10 E-911 calls Monday.

Fire Calls n Chimney Rock responded to a fire alarm. n Sandy Mush responded to an electrical fire, assisted by Forest City and SDO firefighters. n Union Mills responded to a structure fire, assisted by Hudlow and Shingle Hollow n Shingle Hollow responded to a smoke report. n SDO responded to an unknowntype fire, assisted by Sandy Mush.

The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, August 19, 2009 — 11A

Business/finance

THE MARKET IN REVIEW

STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS

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NYSE

6,437.07 +84.96

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last AmAxle 5.70 JHardie 29.68 StratH pfB 6.00 FredM pfP 2.60 ChinaMM 4.92 BlueLinx 4.88 Kadant 13.22 Amrep 12.93 Votorantim 14.73 ParPharm 19.79

Chg +3.08 +5.53 +.88 +.38 +.67 +.64 +1.65 +1.59 +1.73 +2.30

%Chg +117.6 +22.9 +17.2 +17.1 +15.8 +15.1 +14.3 +14.0 +13.3 +13.2

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last SimcerePh 6.87 FstPfd pfA 7.30 MSSPBw12 6.15 Clay US1 37.49 DelphiFn 20.89 HFF Inc h 5.45 Nwcstl pfD 5.25 CitiSP10 10.00 CedarF 11.01 FtBcp pfA 6.75

Chg -1.13 -1.05 -.85 -4.48 -2.39 -.55 -.50 -.85 -.85 -.48

%Chg -14.1 -12.6 -12.1 -10.7 -10.3 -9.2 -8.7 -7.8 -7.2 -6.6

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AMEX

1,667.67 +27.00

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Rentech RELM HallwdGp Sinovac OrleansH MercBcp EasternCo Merrimac AlldDefen AlphaPro

Last 2.40 3.30 17.50 5.10 4.00 3.25 17.50 7.80 4.45 3.49

Chg +1.11 +.59 +2.50 +.58 +.44 +.35 +1.32 +.59 +.33 +.26

%Chg +86.0 +21.6 +16.7 +12.8 +12.4 +12.1 +8.2 +8.2 +8.0 +8.0

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Chg %Chg CoastD 2.30 -.30 -11.5 BiP Tin 31.39 -3.80 -10.8 Protalix 6.00 -.39 -6.1 PSCrudeDS78.67 -5.06 -6.0 ReadyMix 3.31 -.21 -6.0 SL Ind 6.30 -.39 -5.8 Accelr8 3.08 -.17 -5.2 CompTch 2.03 -.11 -5.1 WhiteRiv 10.75 -.54 -4.8 Aerosonic 4.32 -.21 -4.7

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Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

Last Chg 4.14 +.14 16.90 +.34 99.09 +.78 5.70 +3.08 13.92 +.28 1.40 +.04 7.64 +.27 35.07 +.75 13.59 +.23 27.26 -1.39

DIARY

2,445 629 83 3,157 38 4 4,284,945,267

Name Vol (00) Last Chg Rentech 671725 2.40 +1.11 PSCrudeDL 152645 4.69 +.25 IsoRay 48362 1.38 +.74 InovioBio 27850 2.14 -.08 Sinovac 26783 5.10 +.58 Hemisphrx 22856 1.95 -.01 HicksAcq 22139 9.73 +.02 GoldStr g 21689 2.32 ...

EldorGld g 20426 10.53 +.30 Sapphire 19969 9.87 ...

DIARY

Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

396 173 41 610 18 ...

181,037,426

Dow rolloVer Jones industrials Close: 9,217.94 Change: 82.60 (0.9%)

1,955.92 +25.08

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Chg HuronCon 18.84 +5.15 Micrvis wt 2.51 +.68 ML EqBsk1114.38 +3.38 PAB Bksh 3.69 +.79 Golfsmith 2.65 +.51 Altisrce n 12.54 +2.27 TechTarg lf 6.70 +1.05 SecNtl lf 3.19 +.49 CamcoF 2.34 +.34 MSTISRS11 7.70 +1.11

%Chg +37.6 +37.2 +30.7 +27.2 +23.8 +22.1 +18.6 +18.1 +17.0 +16.8

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last TecOpsSv 2.15 OlScCTrI pf 5.81 Primoris un 9.59 XATA 3.09 AtlBcGp 5.00 FstPacTrst 6.10 Hastings 3.95 Solarfun 5.60 CmtyWest 2.40 FidBcPA 6.00

Chg -.37 -.94 -1.41 -.41 -.65 -.79 -.51 -.72 -.30 -.73

%Chg -14.5 -13.9 -12.8 -11.7 -11.5 -11.5 -11.4 -11.4 -11.1 -10.8

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE)

Name Vol (00) Citigrp 5416102 BkofAm 1915589 SPDR 1570060 AmAxle 1027088 SPDR Fncl 774651 CIT Gp 734513 FordM 715566 iShEMkts 640384 GenElec 596445 DirFBear rs 487180

DAILY DOW JONES

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Name Vol (00) PwShs QQQ744095 ETrade 572884 Intel 414183 Microsoft 375635 Cisco 330061 Dell Inc 285162 HuronCon 233807 Comcast 207546 Popular 203742 CellTher rsh 192903

Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

Last Chg 39.03 +.55 1.40 +.05 18.77 +.32 23.58 +.46 21.01 +.28 14.43 +.50 18.84 +5.15 14.34 -.22 1.76 +.42 1.57 ...

DIARY

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6,469.95 2,134.21 288.66 4,181.75 1,130.47 1,265.52 666.79 397.97 6,772.29 342.59

STOCK MARKET INDEXES Name

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+.90 +1.67 +.22 +1.34 +1.65 +1.30 +1.01 +1.31 +1.08 +1.50

+5.03 +2.79 -.66 +11.81 +19.33 +24.03 +9.57 +18.16 +12.26 +11.41

12-mo %Chg

-18.77 -27.05 -21.73 -21.62 -18.23 -17.97 -21.87 -20.79 -21.23 -23.78

MUTUAL FUNDS

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Mutual Fund Footnotes: b = Fee covering market costs is paid from fund assets. d = Deferred sales charge, or redemption fee. f = front load (sales charges). m = Multiple fees are charged. NA = not available. p = previous day’s net asset value. s = fund split shares during the week. x = fund paid a distribution during the week.Gainers and Losers must be worth at least $2 to be listed in tables at left. Most Actives must be worth at least $1. Volume in hundreds of shares. Source: The Associated Press.

Sales figures are unofficial.

Net Chg

Dow Industrials 9,217.94 +82.60 Dow Transportation 3,635.92 +59.90 Dow Utilities 368.30 +.81 NYSE Composite 6,437.07 +84.96 Amex Market Value 1,667.67 +27.00 Nasdaq Composite 1,955.92 +25.08 S&P 500 989.67 +9.94 S&P MidCap 636.03 +8.22 Wilshire 5000 10,200.89 +109.14 Russell 2000 556.43 +8.25

PIMCO TotRetIs American Funds GrthAmA m American Funds CapIncBuA m American Funds CpWldGrIA m TOCKS OF OCAL NTEREST Fidelity Contra Vanguard TotStIdx YTD YTD American Funds IncAmerA m Name Div Yld PE Last Chg%Chg Name Div Yld PE Last Chg %Chg American Funds InvCoAmA m AT&T Inc 1.64 6.5 12 25.10 +.08 -11.9 LeggPlat 1.04 5.8 66 17.82 +.46 +17.3 Vanguard 500Inv Vanguard InstIdx Amazon ... ... 54 82.12 +1.06 +60.1 Lowes .36 1.8 14 19.99 -.48 -7.1 American Funds EurPacGrA m ArvMerit ... ... ... 8.16 +.35+186.3 Microsoft .52 2.2 15 23.58 +.46 +21.3 American Funds WAMutInvA m Dodge & Cox Stock BB&T Cp .60 2.2 15 27.53 +1.10 +.3 PPG 2.12 4.0 24 52.95 -.02 +24.8 Dodge & Cox IntlStk BkofAm .04 .2 46 16.90 +.34 +20.0 ParkerHan 1.00 2.1 16 48.37 +1.15 +13.7 American Funds NewPerspA m BerkHa A ... ... 62100940.00+1940.00 +4.5 Fidelity DivrIntl d Cisco ... ... 20 21.01 +.28 +28.9 ProgrssEn 2.48 6.4 14 38.92 -.23 -2.3 American Funds BalA m ... ... 52 20.84 -.07 +57.6 American Funds FnInvA m Delhaize 2.01 3.1 ... 64.55 +.15 +2.5 RedHat Dell Inc ... ... 14 14.43 +.50 +40.9 RoyalBk g 2.00 ... ... 45.59 +.48 +53.7 PIMCO TotRetAdm b DukeEngy .96 6.3 16 15.25 -.02 +1.6 SaraLee .44 4.7 18 9.36 +.16 -4.4 American Funds BondA m FrankTemp-Franklin Income A m ExxonMbl 1.68 2.5 11 66.49 -.06 -16.7 SonicAut ... ... ... 13.08 +.54+228.6 Vanguard Welltn FamilyDlr .54 1.9 14 29.05 -.03 +11.4 SonocoP 1.08 4.3 17 25.31 -.14 +9.3 Fidelity GrowCo Vanguard 500Adml FifthThird .04 .4 ... 10.19 +.43 +23.4 SpectraEn 1.52 8.3 13 18.37 +.11 +16.7 Vanguard TotStIAdm FCtzBA 1.20 .8 32 145.25 +1.15 -4.9 SpeedM .36 2.4 ... 14.93 +.25 -7.3 Vanguard TotIntl GenElec .40 2.9 10 13.59 +.23 -16.1 .36 1.8 64 19.86 +.33 +1.2 Vanguard InstPlus GoldmanS 1.40 .9 32 160.48 +3.23 +90.2 Timken Fidelity LowPriStk d 1.80 3.4 25 52.59 +.48 -4.7 T Rowe Price EqtyInc Google ... ... 31 445.28 +.39 +44.7 UPS B KrispKrm ... ... ... 2.86 +.03 +70.2 WalMart 1.09 2.1 15 51.36 -.21 -8.4 Hartford CapAprA m Pioneer PioneerA m Alliance Bernstein GrowIncA m Stock Footnotes: g = Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h = Does not meet continued-listing standards. lf = Late filing with SEC. n = New in past 52 weeks. pf = Preferred. rs = Stock has undergone a reverse stock split of at least 50 Goldman Sachs ShDuGovA m percent within the past year. rt = Right to buy security at a specified price. s = Stock has split by at least 20 percent within the DWS-Scudder REstA m Hartford GrowthL m last year. un = Units. vj = In bankruptcy or receivership. wd = When distributed. wi = When issued. wt = Warrants.

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Total Assets Obj ($Mlns) NAV

CI LG IH WS LG LB MA LB LB LB FB LV LV FV WS FG MA LB CI CI CA MA LG LB LB FB LB MB LV LB LB LV GS SR LG

99,791 60,573 55,198 50,929 49,935 49,010 45,570 45,458 43,659 37,683 37,090 36,779 36,546 31,332 29,745 29,624 27,846 27,676 26,683 26,476 25,992 25,647 25,390 25,000 23,020 22,341 22,092 21,776 13,826 9,833 3,934 1,169 1,105 339 174

10.68 24.42 44.56 30.31 50.35 24.39 14.13 23.19 91.49 90.91 34.41 21.96 85.43 28.47 22.55 25.22 14.88 28.86 10.68 11.53 1.90 26.73 58.78 91.51 24.39 13.11 90.92 28.47 18.88 26.98 31.41 2.70 10.44 11.30 13.25

Total Return/Rank Pct Min Init 4-wk 12-mo 5-year Load Invt

+2.2 +12.0/A +4.1 -18.9/B +4.4 -12.8/D +6.4 -16.0/B +2.6 -19.6/B +6.0 -20.4/C +6.0 -11.1/C +4.4 -16.8/B +5.5 -20.4/C +5.5 -20.3/C +6.6 -12.3/A +4.8 -21.1/D +8.3 -23.0/E +9.1 -17.8/C +5.7 -13.8/A +6.3 -21.6/D +4.4 -11.1/C +5.4 -19.9/C +2.2 +11.7/A +2.8 -0.2/E +6.2 -8.8/E +4.7 -7.3/A +4.1 -20.5/C +5.5 -20.4/C +5.9 -20.3/C +7.5 -16.2/B +5.5 -20.3/C +6.9 -13.6/A +7.9 -18.3/B +6.3 -20.3/C +5.2 -22.2/D +3.8 -21.0/D +0.3 +6.9/B +18.3 -37.8/D +3.9 -19.1/B

+6.4/A +2.9/A +4.4/C +6.8/A +4.6/A +0.8/B +2.6/B +1.2/B 0.0/C +0.1/C +8.5/A -0.7/D +0.1/C +7.3/A +5.9/B +5.1/C +1.6/C +4.0/A +6.2/A +2.3/D +3.2/B +4.7/A +4.6/A 0.0/C +0.9/B +6.8/A +0.1/C +4.4/A +0.7/B +4.3/A +0.9/B -1.6/D +4.5/A -0.5/C +0.1/D

NL 5,000,000 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 2,500 NL 3,000 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 3,000 NL 5,000,000 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 2,500 NL 2,500 5.75 250 NL 2,500 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 5,000,000 3.75 250 4.25 1,000 NL 10,000 NL 2,500 NL 100,000 NL 100,000 NL 3,000 NL200,000,000 NL 2,500 NL 2,500 5.50 1,000 5.75 1,000 4.25 2,500 1.50 1,000 5.75 1,000 4.75 0

CA -Conservative Allocation, CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, ES -Europe Stock, FB -Foreign Large Blend, FG -Foreign LargeGrowth, FV -Foreign Large Value, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, MB -Mid-Cap Blend, MV Mid-Cap Value, SH -Specialty-heath, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs. others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar.

Housing starts go up again

Market turns around; Dow up by 82 points

WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction of new singlefamily homes rose for the NEW YORK — Now investors seem to be saying, fifth-straight month in July maybe things aren’t so bad after all. as more buyers walked into Some better-than-expected retail earnings model homes ready to sign reports and the latest reading on housing Tuesday contracts, the Commerce drew investors back into the stock market after the Department said Tuesday. previous day’s big selloff. The major indexes rose The pace of single-family about 1 percent, led by a surge in financial and home construction edged up technology companies. almost 2 percent and buildInvestors were still wary about consumer spending permits for future coning and its impact on the economy but heard Associated Press struction climbed nearly 6 enough good news to fuel the comeback from In this July 3 file photo, Lisa Steketee re-stocks strawberries during the percent. The confidence level Monday’s 186-point slide in the Dow Jones indusLaramie Farmers Market in Laramie, Wyo. Food prices at the wholesale level in the industry is the hightrials. Analysts said investors were putting things fell 1.5 percent last month, reversing a 1.1 percent rise in June. A big drop in est in more than a year, the in perspective, believing the pullback was a bit vegetable prices led the overall decline, but beef and egg prices also fell.

National Association of Home overdone.

Builders said Monday.

The U.S. market was also taking some cues As homebuilders hire more from overseas exchanges, which got a boost from workers, they are providing encouraging news about the German economy. some long-needed juice to the And bond prices retreated as investors’ anxiety economy.

With new construceased. tion up 37 percent from the “The outlook for the economy doesn’t change bottom this winter, the housevery 24 hours,” said Alan Skrainka, chief market ing industry this quarter is strategist at Edward Jones. “The news is always expected to give a small boost mixed even after you’ve hit bottom.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gasoline dropped 10.2 percent to the nation’s economic outThe earnings reports from retailers on Tuesday Wholesale prices dropped sharply and home heating oil plunged 11.9 put for the first time in 3 1/2 showed that American consumers are still shy in July, and over the past 12 percent. years. about spending, but results weren’t quite as bad as months fell by the largest amount Food prices at the wholesale level Of course it’s not all good analysts expected and that helped calm some of in more than six decades of fell 1.5 percent last month, revers- news. New home construction investors’ nerves. record-keeping. ing a 1.1 percent rise in June. A big is still off more than 70 perAccording to preliminary calculations, the The Labor Department said drop in vegetable prices led the cent from the peak in January Dow rose 82.60, or 0.9 percent, to 9,217.94. The Tuesday that wholesale prices overall decline, but beef and egg 2006, and apartment conStandard & Poor’s 500 index gained 9.94, or 1 per- dropped 0.9 percent last month. prices also fell. struction fell 13 percent from cent, to 989.67, while the Nasdaq composite index That’s triple the decline econoThe 6.8 percent decline in June to July. rose 25.08, or 1.3 percent, to 1,955.92. mists had expected and was drivwholesale prices over the past year That pulled the combined In other trading, the Russell 2000 index of small- en by big decreases in both energy was the biggest since the governfigure for homes and aparter companies rose 8.25, or 1.5 percent, to 556.43. and food costs. Over the past 12 ment began keeping such records ments down 1 percent to a About four stocks rose for every one that fell on months, the prices of goods before in 1947. It surpassed the 5.2 perseasonally adjusted annual the New York Stock Exchange, where volume came they reach store shelves fell 6.8 cent drop in the period ending in rate of 581,000 units, from to an extremely light 991.1 million shares. percent.

August 1949. an upwardly revised rate of Overseas markets also rebounded from steep Core inflation, which excludes The 0.1 percent drop in core 587,000 in June.

Economists declines on Tuesday. energy and food, also was wellinflation left those prices risexpected a pace of 600,000 Japan’s Nikkei stock average rose 0.2 percent, behaved. It dropped 0.1 percent in ing 2.6 percent over the past 12 units. a day after Japanese economists and politicians July, better than 0.1 percent gain months. In July, prices for passenAnd it’s unclear that the unnerved investors with their cautious stance on economists expected. ger cars fell 1.7 percent, the bigtrend will continue. July was the economy, despite a government report showing The declines in the Producer gest decline in nearly three years. the last month that buildJapan had emerged from a yearlong recession in Price Index showed wholesale The 1.8 percent gain in wholesale ers can start new homes and the second quarter. inflation pressures were even prices in June was the biggest one- have first-time buyers qualify Major European indexes rose after a research more subdued than prices at month increase since November for a new tax credit. Buyers institute reported that consumer confidence is the consumer level. The govern2007. But economists said it repcan save 10 percent on the rising in Germany, Europe’s largest economy. ment last week reported that resented a temporary burst and price of a home, up to $8,000 Britain’s FTSE 100, Germany’s DAX index and the Consumer Price Index was was not the beginning of a danin taxes, if they complete France’s CAC-40 all added 0.9 percent. unchanged in July and over the gerous bout of spiraling prices. the purchase by the end of Meanwhile, bond prices dipped after the previous past 12 months fell 2.1 percent, the Economists believe energy November. day’s big gains, which were a response to investors’ biggest decline in nearly 60 years. prices, which had propelled much Builders and real estate nervousness about the economy. The yield on the For July, wholesale energy of the gain, will level out and that agents are pressing in Congbenchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves in prices fell 2.4 percent after havthe weak economy will keep the ress for that credit to be the opposite direction from its price, rose to 3.52 ing surged 6.6 percent in June. lid on overall inflation. extended. percent from 3.47 percent late Monday.

The dollar lost ground against other major currencies, while gold prices rose to $939.20.

Oil prices were higher after dropping to a new monthly low on Monday. Light, sweet crude jumped $2.44 to $69.19 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

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A family looks at their damaged car at a WalMart in Beaumont, Texas, Tuesday after a tornado touched down damaging many businesses and sending at least 10 people to the hospital.

Tornado collapses roof of a Texas retail store

HOUSTON (AP) — A tornado swept through a southeast Texas shopping district without warning Tuesday, collapsing a department store roof, overturning vehicles and leaving several people in stores and parking lots with minor injuries, authorities said.

No serious injuries were reported, said Beaumont Police Officer Crystal Holmes, though one man went into cardiac arrest after the tornado touched down about 2 p.m. in Beaumont, about 87 miles east of Houston. Holmes said there was no word on the man’s condition.

Holmes said the tornado hit a Kohl’s Department Store — collapsing its roof — skipped over a WalMart and continued on to Parkdale Mall, leaving a trail of destruction about a half-mile long.

Nearby Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital treated fewer than 10 people for lacerations and abrasions, said hospital spokeswoman Jacquelynn Conger.

“We were all busy working when power went out,” said Judy Slate, of Honey Island, who was working at a Lowes home improvement store across the highway from Kohl’s. “It was raining really hard and wind really blowing. There was a lot of debris flying around.”

Bricks on exterior store walls were torn away, cars and trucks were overturned and parking lot cart corrals were bent and twisted.

Hurricane Bill gets stronger MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Bill strengthened far out in the Atlantic on Tuesday and forecasters said it could become a major hurricane within a day or two.

The National Hurricane Center said people in the Leeward Islands should monitor Bill’s progress.

Todd Kimberlain, a forecaster at the center, said Bill is likely to become at least a Category 3 storm, which would make it the first major hurricane of the Atlantic season.

As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Bill was a Category 2 hurricane with winds near 110 mph and was centered about 635 miles east of the Leeward Islands, moving westnorthwest near 16 mph.

The most significant threat the storm seemed to pose was to Bermuda, which it could pass in three or four days, Kimberlain said. But it also could move directly between Bermuda and the eastern coast of the U.S. .

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PHOENIX (AP) — Four gunmen burst into a home early Tuesday, kidnapping a 2-year-old boy and 11-month-old girl when their mother could not meet demands for money, police said. The children were released safely five hours later.

Phoenix police are investigating why the two children were kidnapped. The city has a reputation as America’s kidnapping capital.

Many of the kidnappings are tied to the drug and immigrant smuggling business. It’s not known whether Tuesday’s kidnapping was tied to smuggling.

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Cyberbullying charged ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri woman has been charged with cyberbullying for allegedly posting photos and personal information of a teenage girl on the “Casual Encounters” section of Craigslist after an Internet argument.

Prosecutors said 40-year-old Elizabeth A. Thrasher posted the 17-year-old’s picture, e-mail address and cell phone number on the Web site in a posting that suggested the girl was seeking a sexual encounter.

St. Charles County Lt. Craig McGuire said Tuesday that the victim is the daughter of Thrasher’s exhusband’s girlfriend. The girl, who has not been named, received lewd messages and photographs from men she didn’t know and contacted police.

Jackson burial service set LOS ANGELES (AP) — The King of Pop will be buried on what would have been his 51st birthday, a spokesman for Michael Jackson’s family said Tuesday.

Jackson will be buried at a private ceremony at Forest LawnGlendale on Aug. 29, spokesman Ken Sunshine said in a statement.

Guests will be limited to family and close friends, Sunshine said.

Bear attacks in home ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Wildlife officers are looking for a bear that forced its way into a home and attacked the homeowner, and may have been behind other break-ins in the Aspen area this summer.

The unidentified woman suffered deep scratches to her back and chest

when the bear struck at her late Monday but she didn’t have to be hospitalized, said Randy Hampton, spokesman for the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

Hampton said the bear forced its way in through French doors that were closed but not locked. Based on how it entered the house and its description, officers believe the same bear may have entered and tried to break into other homes in the area. They plan to euthanize the bear if they find it.

Police probe attacks DALLAS (AP) — An elderly homeowner fired a gun at a utility worker after mistaking him for a robber breaking into his home, and another homeowner backed his car into a worker after a long-running dispute about a tree, police said Tuesday.

Neither of the workers, who are employed by Oncor, was seriously hurt, said Carol Peters, a company spokeswoman. “But it could have been a tragedy,” she said.

Flu shot steps taken WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is taking steps to counter a new delay in the arrival of swine flu vaccine, hunting factories that can get more of the precious liquid into syringes, faster.

“We’re trying to bring on more manufacturing” for the packaging step that has emerged as a logjam, said Dr. Robin Robinson, the Department of Health and Human Services official in charge of vaccine procurement. “Hopefully, there are ways to bring that number up.”

HHS has long predicted it would have 120 million doses on hand by Oct. 15, but now expects just 45 million by that date. It now appears to be more of a delay than a shortage: More will arrive rapidly, about 20 million more doses shipped every week, by Robinson’s new calculations.

If that’s the case, there should be 85 million doses on hand by October’s end, and the full 195 million the government has ordered by December, the long-set date for final delivery.

The nation hardly ever administers that much regular flu vaccine so early in the season, and the change won’t delay plans to go ahead and start swine flu inoculations.

But he acknowledged that if there are early outbreaks in September and October, there could be increased demand for the swine flu vaccine.

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Several states are sending inmates into already harvested fields to scavenge millions of pounds of leftover potatoes, berries and other crops that otherwise would go to waste.

Others are using prisoners to plant and harvest vegetables. “We’re in a situation where, without their help, the food banks absolutely could not accomplish all that they do,� said Ross Fraser, a spokesman for Feeding America, a national association of food banks.

The number of Americans who couldn’t afford food jumped 30 percent from December 2007 to December 2008, according to a survey by the group.

Demand at some pantries has more than doubled, Fraser said, as job losses and wage cuts have strained family budgets.

State governments, with their own historic revenue shortfalls, can’t keep pace with the need. Many have cut budgets of social service agencies, including those that provide food assistance to the poor.

Ohio and Michigan are among states that have expanded inmate farming projects specifically to feed the hungry.

Texas and Arkansas plan to enhance their food bank work-training programs, which provide labor and help make offenders employable when they’re released. Food banks use inmates to sort,

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A 23 percent increase in food demand in Arkansas prompted Gov. Mike Beebe to allow inmates to gather otherwise wasted crops for food banks, said Phyllis Haynes, executive director of the Arkansas Food Bank Network.

Outside the Faith Mission in downtown Columbus, Ohio, Catherina Moore, 26 and homeless, said she’s concerned that criminals might tamper with soup kitchen food. But she supports the practice of teaching farming skills to inmates. “There’s nothing wrong with teaching a man to grow food,� she said.

Most of the prisoners who work in food bank programs are nonviolent, short-term offenders convicted of such

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Alison Lawrence, a policy specialist at the nonpartisan National Conference of State Legislatures, said states battling high unemployment have found little downside to using inmates to fill food banks’ mostly volunteer jobs. “The underlying economic factor you have to weigh as a state with inmate labor is whether they’re taking jobs from free, able-bodied people,� she said.

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nation/world World Today Israel halts settlement permits JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has quietly moved to halt new housing projects in the West Bank, while outwardly rebuffing U.S. pressure to stop construction in its settlements, Israeli government officials, peace activists and settlers said Tuesday.

It isn’t the full settlement freeze the Obama administration has been demanding, but it indicates that Israel is seeking a compromise in what has become a rare public disagreement with the U.S., its most important ally.

The government has issued no new construction permits for months, the officials, activists and settlers said, a rare agreement among elements that are usually bitter enemies — evidence that this is a new policy aimed at defusing the settlement squabble.

Mayor apologizes for poisoning CHANGQING, China (AP) — A mayor apologized to residents of two Chinese villages where more than 600 children were sickened by lead poisoning, saying a nearby smelter targeted by angry protests would not reopen until it meets health standards, state media said Tuesday.

Authorities have promised to relocate hundreds of families within two years, the official Xinhua News Agency said, but residents were not reassured.

“If they relocate us to these nearby places, who can guarantee that our babies will be safe?” said farmer Deng Xiaoyan, a resident of Sunjianantou, one of the affected villages. She said a recent test showed her 3-year-old daughter had high levels of lead.

3 killed in shooting in Germany SCHWALMTAL, Germany (AP) — A man opened fire in western Germany after a dispute with his ex-wife, killing three people and injuring several others, officials said Tuesday.

Regional official Kaspar Mueller-Bringmann said the man had arranged to meet a property appraiser and a lawyer at the home he had shared with his former wife.

At some point the man began shooting a weapon and killed three people, Mueller-Bringmann and police said.

Missing ship was not missing MOSCOW (AP) — For more than two weeks, the freighter Arctic Sea seemed to have vanished in the Atlantic Ocean’s vastness, but officials said Tuesday they knew where it was all along and were just staying mum in order to bring a dangerous hijacking drama to a bloodless end.

Photos of Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah, seen inside a shop selling dried fruits, in Herat, Afghanistan, Tuesday. Afghans will head to the polls on Aug. 20 to elect the new president.

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Attacks rock Kabul ahead of vote Attacks rock Afghan capital KABUL (AP) — Insurgents struck twice in the Afghan capital Tuesday, two days before national elections, firing rockets or mortars at the presidential palace and unleashing a suicide car bomber on a NATO convoy.

Eight people died and 55 were wounded, Afghan authorities said.

In eastern Afghanistan, two U.S. service members were killed and three wounded in a separate bombing, the U.S. military announced, pushing the death toll this month for the American force to 26.

The latest attacks are an ominous sign that the Taliban and their allies are determined to disrupt Thursday’s election, in which incumbent Hamid Karzai is up against some three dozen other presidential candidates.

The Islamist militia has threatened those who take part in the election — a crucial step in President Barack Obama’s campaign to turn around the deteriorating war.

U.S. officials believe a strong turnout is essential if the new Afghan president is to gain the legitimacy to tackle the formidable challenges facing this nation,

including the insurgency, political divisions, ethnic tension, unemployment and corruption.

In a bid to promote a big voter turnout, the NATO-led military force announced that the more than 100,000 international troops here will refrain from offensive operations on election day, focusing instead on protecting voters.

“Our efforts alongside our Afghan security partners will focus on protecting the people of Afghanistan from the insurgents so that the population can freely exercise their right to choose their next president and their provincial representatives,” NATO spokesman Brig. Gen. Eric Tremblay said.

The Foreign Ministry issued a statement Tuesday to news organizations asking them to avoid “broadcasting any incidence of violence” between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on election day “to ensure the wide participation of the Afghan people.” The statement did not spell out any penalties for those that do not comply.

Despite heightened security in Kabul and other major cities, a series of attacks in the capital, starting with a suicide bombing Saturday that killed seven

people near the main gate of NATO headquarters, has raised doubts that Afghan authorities can guarantee security on election day.

In the Tuesday suicide attack, the bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle as a NATO convoy traveled along a major highway near a British military base on the eastern outskirts of Kabul. The eight dead included one NATO soldier.

Two Afghans working for the U.N. were also killed and one was wounded.

In a statement issued in New York, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he was “deeply distressed” by news of the attack.

Zabiullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman, claimed responsibility for the blast in a telephone conversation with The Associated Press. He said the attack was “part of our routine operations” and not directly linked to the election.

Hours before the suicide attack, militants fired a pair of rockets at the presidential compound in central Kabul. At least one round landed in the palace grounds but caused no casualties.

Obama, Mubarak discuss peace effort progress

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President Barack Obama meets with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Tuesday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Tuesday he is encouraged by progress in U.S. efforts to bring Israel and the Palestinians back to the negotiating table, thanking his Egyptian counterpart for help in working for a breakthrough.

The president was responding to a question about reports that Israel had stopped granting permission for new settlements in the West Bank, even though projects in progress were continuing.

Obama has made a resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians one of his key foreign policy goals, hoping a breakthrough there would lead to wider agreements among the Jewish state and the Arab world.

To that end, Obama has demanded that the Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu freeze construction of Jewish settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, land that the Palestinians want for a state.

Netanyahu’s public refusal has opened a rare rift between the two traditionally close allies.

“The Israeli government has taken discussions with us very seriously,” Obama said, adding that he was “encouraged by what I am seeing on the ground.”

“All parties,” he said, “have to take steps to restart serious negotiations,” including Palestinians efforts to end the incitement of violence against Israel.

“We are moving in the right direction,” said visiting Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, “and the Arab states are ready to help if the Israelis and the Palestinians returned to peace talks.”

Mubarak said the settlement issue was central to a resumption of IsraeliPalestinian talks and a wider warming of ties among the Jewish state and the larger Arab world.

Talking a traditionally tough stand, Mubarak also said he had told the Israelis that they must “forget temporary solutions or temporary borders.”

The 81-year-old Mubarak, who has ruled Egypt for 28 years, also indicated during the photo opportunity with reporters that he would seek another term in elections two years hence.

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Relay for Life celebrating, remembering

Twenty-three days until Relay for Life.

One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Most everyone is personally affected by cancer in some way.

The survival rate of those affected by cancer can be increased through more research and greater community awareness of health issues.

Relay for Life gives everyone an opportunity to fight back and make a difference in the battle against cancer.

The dedication of Rutherford County residents continues to reach new heights as the Relay event is more successful each year. Even in today’s troubled economy, various Relay teams report an amazing amount of support.

There is still time to be a part of the fundraising efforts, such as the Third Annual Relay for Life Idol Competition this Saturday beginning at 7 p.m., at the Senior Center.

REMC’s Womanless Beauty Pageant and barbecue dinner, which promises good food and some of the most “unusual” beauty contestants ever seen, will be held Aug. 29. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., and the pageant begins at 7:30 at R-S Central High School.

Rutherford County employees are holding a spaghetti lunch on Thursday, Aug. 27. Delivery only. Fax orders to 287-6210.

Several teams are holding raffles. The Hardin’s Drug team raffle includes a number of quality items including a threepiece D. Morgan Christmas set, a framed Chapel Hill crossstitch piece, a Vera Bradley item and much more. Tickets are on sale through Aug. 27 at both Hardin’s locations.

Rutherford OB-GYN’s raffle offers a chance to win one of many handmade baby quilts in various colors and unique designs, and the State Employees Credit Union Relay for Life team is raffling more than $500 in prizes.

Raffle tickets (for all of the above) are $1 per ticket, or six for $5.

Cuttin’ Up on Mane sponsors Wish Wednesday, where stylist Teresa Stacy donates 15 percent of her profits to the American Cancer Society. This event is Wednesdays through Sept. 9.

A yard sale is scheduled for next Saturday (Aug. 29) at Northland Cable in Forest City, sponsored by the Cuttin’ Up on Mane team. The Cuttin’ Up team also holds bake sales every Thursday and Friday at the salon until the date of the Relay event.

Hair cut vouchers may be obtained at both Hardin Drug locations for Hair Stylist Kimberly Nemechek at Shear Designs by T.G., on Thunder Road. A portion of her profits (Wednesdays and Thursdays only) will go to the American Cancer Society.

Money raised for the American Cancer Society is used to fund promising cancer research projects. Nationally, ACS has invested approximately $3 billion in research since 1946. This year, more than $120 million will be devoted to research.

The Rutherford County Relay For Life is celebrating its 14th anniversary and invites everyone to come out and join the Please See Humor Me Page 8B

The Dowdens with Devin McEnnerney and Brendan McEnnerney.

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Mountain Chimney Rock hosts event featuring fiddle tunes, . gospel, blues and more

Gaye and Phil Johnson performing their signature sound, American acoustic music. Gaye is the lead vocals and guitar while Phil plays guitar, mandolin, resonator guitar and harmonica.

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ounds of Southern Music drifted across Chimney Rock Meadow and out over Hickory Nut Gorge on a clear, beautiful afternoon Saturday.

Folks heard music of the region created over the last three centuries, from old fiddle tunes, reels, ballads, gospel and blues, to folk music newly minted in the last few decades.

The featured musicians were Phil and Gaye Johnson and the Dowden Sisters Band, groups that have toured widely throughout the country and bring an authentic artistry, style and flavor to their performances.

Chimney Rock Park and Rutherford County Arts Council, sponsors of the event, were delighted with the results.

Meghan Rogers, Events Coordinator for Chimney Rock Park stated “We were thrilled with the turnout and especially delighted with the fact that a majority of the concert goers came especially for the event, most having never visited the park before; we’re glad of this opportunity to introduce the beauties of the Park to a new audience.”

Arts Council director Matthew McEnnerney added “We’re extremely pleased that this effort to combine the beautiful outdoor experience of the Park with the beauties of our local musical culture went so well. We hope “Music on the Mountain’ will become a strong influence to help bring our regional culture to the fore as a compelling reason for people to visit the area. We hope to see Rutherford County and the surrounding region become a cultural destination of national significance.”

Audience members were invited to fill out surveys on the event and Rogers said the response was “over the top.” The Park and the Arts Council are looking forward to similar events in the future. A random drawing will be held this week and members of the audience will be awarded passes to Chimney Rock Park and the upcoming Snuffy Jenkins Festival Reunion on November 7.

Hannah Dowden, (center), chatting with a guest, and her sister Laura Dowden, at Music on the Mountain Sunday.

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The Michigan Humane Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clever ad campaign is an effort to draw attention to a problem that shelters all over the country are dealing with: the large number of adult cats looking for homes.

Mike Robbins, director of marketing and communications for the Michigan Humane Society, says that in the shelter world, â&#x20AC;&#x153;summer has always been known as cat season.â&#x20AC;? With cats normally breeding in the warm weather, shelters are deluged with kittens and have trouble finding homes for their adult cats.

Economic conditions seem to be aggravating the problem this year. At the Animal Protection Society of Durham, N.C., director

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Simon says that the economy seems to be a factor in many cases, judging by owner-surrender questionnaires. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The one thing that we have seen a lot of is people saying I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford it,â&#x20AC;? he says.

Part of the problem is that people who are forced to move, either because of foreclosure or simply needing to downsize, can have a hard time finding petfriendly apartments, Young says. These owner surrenders are likely to be the adult animals, which are harder to place.

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fee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been no increase in return rates, which are already low as it is,â&#x20AC;? he says.

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The home garden: spending more, enjoying it longer

By KIM COOK For The Associated Press Retail may be in a drought, but for many garden supply stores, it’s been a green season in more ways than one.

We’re paying a lot more attention to beautifying our own backyards, perhaps because we’re traveling less.

Americans are spending about 20 percent more than last year on planters, benches and outdoor accessories, according to online sales tracker CSN. That’s what often happens during a recession, apparently. Sharon Acocella, manager of Tony’s Nurseries in Larchmont, N.Y., remembers her old boss saying years ago, “Economy’s doing badly; we’d better buy heavy.” She reports that while there’s been a falloff in some categories — notably statuary and fancier items — there has been vigorous activity on other fronts.

“Blue and black glazed pots are more popular than ever,” she says. “We’ve re-ordered those, and many of our square and rectangular containers, too.”

Next door at Larchmont Nurseries, Gloria DeMatas and Donna Bianco echo the positive assessment. They’ve done well with wind chimes, window boxes and pottery.

“We’ve sold lots of cobalt blue pots. They’re so eye-catching; they stand out nicely in the garden, and all flowers look beautiful in a blue pot,” says DeMatas.

Birdbaths are another brisk seller.

“Right now, people are enjoying staying at home,” Bianco says. “Inside and out, they want to surround themselves with things that make them happy.”

People investing the last of their discretionary cash in their gardens probably want to enjoy them beyond the summer.

Pam Brooks, president of online retrailer Arizona Pottery, likes the durability of polyresin planters, which resist the stresses of freeze and thaw and are conveniently lightweight.

“They’re crack-proof, weather-proof, and will never fade like plastic,” Brooks says.

A wide palette of hues, and styles ranging from classical

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This Arctic’s cast iron leaf style chimenea (above) by Teak,Wicker and More burns wood, charcoal or pressed logs and retails for $285.00. The square poly resin planters (above right) by Arizona Pottery are shown with pine tree motif. The pair retail for $144. They are crack proof, Anti-Shock, weather proof and will never fade like typical plastic pottery. At right, Patio Heaters and More shows RealFlame fire stones which are made of concrete and sand and uses gel fuel. The set of three retails for $90.00.

to modern, make these a versatile choice.

For something a little different, Brooks suggests Vietnamese river clay pots, known for weather hardiness.

Terra cotta is often rejected by consumers as delicate, but Brooks says “clay’s a natural material that, more than any other, creates a perfect ecological environment.”

Plant roots maintain an even temperature in clay, which absorbs excess moisture. But the pots can dry out, and do need to be protected in winter.

Try painting the pots inside and out with an insulating liquid resin. And make sure your plantings are well “crocked” by adding a bottom layer of pebbles or broken pottery for drainage. Set sau-

cered containers on pot feet and keep watering whenever the soil feels dry. Move potted perennials to a sheltered spot when the harsher weather arrives.

Firebowls and pits are increasingly popular in colder climes. Tabletop and floor model propane-fed heaters, long popular in the Southwest, have found a wider audience. There are many versions of the firepit, some incorporating a coffee table or at least a ledge to support a smores stick.

For something more unusual, consider the chimenea, or chimneyed outdoor oven; it serves well in the wind, and channels any excess smoke skyward. Online retailer Teak, Wicker and More has some attractive cast-iron designs, while

FirePitsCentral has a huge range of bowls and heaters.

There are other intriguing garden accents sturdy enough to take on the elements. Target’s copper rain chain, an Asian garden fixture, channels runoff down its links from the edge of a structure. Temple bells or laminated wood wind chimes provide soothing tones when the weather turns gloomy.

Target’s also got stepping stones made of recycled plastic or frost-resistant cast concrete, to mark a path in style.

Nestle one of Chiasso’s stainless steel spheres amongst the greenery and watch how the light plays.

And finally, Castart Studios in British Columbia makes a collection of yukima-gata, or snow-viewing lanterns, which would be lovely in a

winter landscape.

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ATTENTION ADULTS AGE 55+ In these unusual economic times, planning for future health care needs is more crucial than ever. One option available is EASTWOOD VILLAGE, Rutherford County’s only complete retirement and health care concept.

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Dr. Amaya is now accepting gynecology and obstetric patients.

4B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, August 19, 2009 SHOE by Chris Cassat and Gary Brookins

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Mistaken identity a problem Dear Abby: I have an embarrassing dilemma. I have a baby with a man I am no longer with. Our romance ended before I knew I was pregnant.

He is not in our lives anymore — his decision. I have moved on and am now in a solid, loving relationship.

My problem is my OB/GYN has always been under the impression that my child’s biological father and I are together and that we’re married. The father attended some of the obstetrical appointments with me and was even there for the birth.

When my doctor initially referred to him as “my husband,” I didn’t correct him because I didn’t feel I needed to spill the beans about such a personal issue. But now when I go for my annual examinations, he always asks me how “my husband” is. I feel it’s too late to say, “Oh, by the way, he was never my husband” since I didn’t correct him to begin with.

I need a graceful way to finally tell my doctor that we were never married, especially since I am now involved with a different man whom I plan on marrying and will eventually have another child with. Please help me find the words.

— Stuck Dear Stuck: The next time your doctor asks how your “husband” is, say: “We’re no longer together.”

Period. No further explanation is necessary, and don’t offer one.

Dear Abby Abigail van Buren

Dear Abby: My husband and I have a soon-to-be 2-year-old. Her birthday is next month, and we will be celebrating at a local park with lots of kids from work and day care.

Is it OK to offer beer and wine to the parents? The park officials have no issue with it. There is an alcohol permit to sign, which includes no hard liquor and no drinks to be taken off premises. We will abide by park rules. We just want to know — is it OK to have alcohol at a child’s birthday party? We will wait to see what you have to say.

— Party Planner Dear Planner: I see nothing positive to be gained by a group of parents drinking alcohol at a children’s party. Alcohol dulls the senses, and besides, the purpose of the party is to see that the children have a good time. Rather than drinking and socializing, the parents should be concentrating on the kids, making sure they are entertained and closely supervised — particularly in an outdoor setting that may not be familiar to everyone.

Better ways to lose weight Dear Dr. Gott: Two years ago, my son and a friend were visiting from veterinary school. She was very concerned about her pencil-thin weight.

She told us that capsules filled with tapeworm eggs were available for sale. The eggs are collected by some people who work in dog pounds, vet offices, shelters and other similar places.

Have you ever heard of this. What are the consequences of purposely infecting oneself with a tapeworm?

Dear Reader: That is incredibly gross, not to mention potentially harmful.

Intestinal infections may cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, weakness and loss of appetite and weight, primarily because of inadequate absorption of nutrients (since the “worm” absorbs them rather than the host). Invasive infections that have spread to other organs can cause organ and tissue damage,

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cystic masses, bacterial infections, fever, allergic reactions to the larvae, or seizures or other neurological symptoms if the infection involves the brain.

Purposely ingesting tapeworm eggs is like playing Russian roulette.

Chances are, the person will have no ill effects, but there is always a chance that serious consequences may cause irreversible damage or even death. Tapeworm infestation is not a guarantee of weight loss, and if it does occur due to the infection, overall health is at risk.

I urge anyone trying to lose weight not to put themselves in harm’s way by ingesting tapeworm eggs.

IN THE STARS

Your Birthday, Aug. 19

The possibilities for advancement in your field of endeavor looks encouraging in the year ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Banking too heavily on others to help get through the rough spots in a new endeavor is a mistake.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — It’s kind to be helpful to others, but be careful not to make a commitment you may not be able to complete.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You’re presently in a good fulfillment cycle, but you will have your moments of disappointment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Avoid all types of competitive involvements.

These activities could take on unfriendly overtones.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Don’t talk about sensitive matters. It may result in some nasty consequences.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Usually you’re a shrewd shopper, but you may kid yourself. Do some comparison shopping.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don’t attempt to impose your views on companions.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — You try to finish all things you begin. However, excuses could become the order of the day.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — It’s not unusual for overindulgence to be your downfall, and this could be one of those times.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Just when you’re not looking, routine conditions could suddenly become critically complicated.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Do not brag prematurely about your abilities to do things that you have yet to accomplish.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Take an adequate amount of time to accurately evaluate any commercial dealings on the docket.

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Web watchers getting whale of a show on virtual ride

By SUE MANNING Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — You don’t have to leave your desk to watch the whales and dolphins play in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California.

David Anderson has mounted seven cameras and built an underwater viewing pod on his 50-foot, hightech, high-speed Catamaran and will take anyone along for a virtual ride at www. whalewatchingtv.com.

Anderson, a documentary filmmaker whose “Wild Dolphins and Whales of Southern California” was a winner at the Wildscreen Film Festival, wanted his latest venture to be more than a Web cam.

“It’s like a reality show.

We have mikes on the captain and crew. You will hear things even the passengers

don’t hear. My crew was not real keen on this and there is a little friction but they understand why we are doing it,” he said.

When the boat is out, the cameras are on, the mikes are connected and the action is live.

If you sign up on his Web site in the morning, he will tweet you when the boat is approaching a group of whales or a pod of dolphins.

That lets you log on for the best of each trip. Recaps will also be available on the Web site each night, he said.

“It’s so exciting because it opens whale watching to everybody in the world. If a teacher wants to take her class on a field trip and can’t afford it or lives too far away, she can download all the information from the Web site,” Anderson said. He said he wants everyone to know

what is in the ocean so what is there can be saved.

Larry Zywicki, 45, of Milwaukee, Wis., his wife and two daughters, were on the live whale watching excursion last week when they saw two blue whales playing in the water. “It was awesome and amazing and something I’ll never see again. My wife and kids were thrilled,” he said.

When their vacation is over, he looks forward to looking at the Web site: “I will probably see all the stuff I missed while I was taking pictures.”

It took more than a year to get Coast Guard approval for the viewing pod on Anderson’s boat, the Manute’a. The viewing pod, made of 36 square feet of bulletproof glass, holds just a couple of people at a time and they can find themselves very intimate with the dolphins.

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This photo released by Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Safari shows passengers taking photos of a submerging whale.

“The dolphins love to ride the pressure waves of the boat. They come right up next to the boat and catch a free ride,” Anderson said.

Anderson’s been using the pod for eight months at Capt.

Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari in Dana Point. Last week, after working out all the transmission glitches, he added the cameras and

debuted on the Web. Anderson said he won’t make much money unless the Web draws more customers to his live excursions.

“I don’t have a good business plan, I’m just following my passion,” he said. “Money, so far, has followed.”

On the Net: www.whalewatchingtv.com

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Real Estate Auction Sat. August 22nd, 2009 @ 10:00 am Grayson Michael Russell Estate (Deceased) St. Rd 2201 Thunder Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 DIRECTIONS: From Rutherfordton go South on US 221 to light at Thunder Road. Turn left go 3 tenths of a mile to sale property on your left. From Spindale go 1 mile from Hwy. 74 down Thunder Road to sale site on your right. (Watch for Auction Sign) 3.62 Acres: of land with creek bordering on back side of the property.-738 ft. of road frontage on Thunder Road - Great tract for business - self storage units - apartments, etc... Be sure to come out and take a look before sale day.

Open for Inspection Sale Day - 9:00 am til sale time TERMS : 10% Deposit Sale Day - Balance within 15 Days.

Cash or Approved Check only. No Exceptions “Auctions Good For The Sold”

Joe Simpson - NCAL # 4791 Auctioneer SCAL # 4907 Auctioneer

6B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, WEDNESDAY, August 19, 2009 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RUTHERFORD COUNTY 09 SP 239 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY KERMIT L. WADHAMS AND VIRGINIA E. WADHAMS DATED APRIL 4, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 949 AT PAGE 738 IN THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to a Court order and under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:00 PM on August 25, 2009 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being Lot Number 21 of Queen's Gap, Phase I, as described more fully in Plat recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 280-292, ("the Plat"), Rutherford County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more full and accurate description.

Subject to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Queen's Gap as recorded in Book 917, Page 402-442, Rutherford County Register of Deeds, and recorded in Book 891, page 624-664, McDowell County Register of Deeds, and any amendments and supplements thereto.

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Looking for Grooming Assistant w/2 yrs. exp. Pick up application between 9am-Noon at 108 W. Trade St., Forest City.

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or spage@ Subject to all matters shown on subdivision plat of Queen's Gap, Phase I, as recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 280-292, Rutherford County Register of Deeds, and Plat Book 13, Pages 60-72, McDowell County Register of Deeds, hereinafter referred to as "the Plat".

And Being more commonly known as: Lot 21 Queens Gap, Cian Drive, Union Mills, NC 28167 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Kermit L. Wadhams and Virginia E. Wadhams.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser.

Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is August 4, 2009.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the estate of ROBERT LEE PETERSON of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said ROBERT LEE PETERSON to present them to the undersigned on or before the 5th day of November 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 5th day of August, 2009.

Iris Deanne Batayte, Executor 370 Lincoln Road Forest City, NC 28043

Call 223-0277

Sport Utility 1995 Landrover Discovery All wheel drive. Exc. cond.! Must sell! $4,200 980-8009

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RUTHERFORD COUNTY 09 SP 254 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY CHARLES TERRY PARKER AND KELLIE ANNELLE PARKER DATED OCTOBER 10, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 979 AT PAGE 425 IN THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to a Court order and under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:00 PM on August 25, 2009 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Situate, lying and being in the Logan Store Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being the same and identical property described in Trustee's Deed for Sale of Land recorded in Deed Book 681, Page 460, Rutherford County Registry, and being described according to said deed as follows: Lying and being in Logan Store Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being a portion of those properties conveyed to Dennis L. Guffey and wife, Sharon L. Guffey by Deed of Record in Deed Book 411, Page 413, Rutherford County Registry and being described by metes and bounds in accordance with a plat and survey by Tim H. Gordon June 23, 1984 as follows: Beginning at a railroad spike in the center line of State Road 1538 (Sunshine Road) said railroad spike marking the corner of those properties conveyed to Guffey by Deed of Record in Deed Book 441, Page 413, Rutherford County Registry, said railroad spike being located over an eighteen inch culvert and being located North 57 deg. 25 min. 21 sec. West 116.82 feet from the northwest corner of the residence located on the Gurley property described in Deed of Record in Deed Book 313, Page 200, Rutherford County Registry, thence South 07 deg. 02 min. 07 sec. East 183.67 feet to an iron pin; thence along new lines South 53 deg. 06 min. 26 sec. West 142.42 feet to an iron pin, North 46 deg. 14 min. 27 sec. West 76.28 feet to an iron pin, North 26 deg. 50 min. 08 sec. West 136.87 feet to a railroad spike in the center of State Road 1538 North 65 deg. 57 min.

44 sec. East 228.07 feet to the point and place of Beginning, and containing 0.843 acre.

And Being more commonly known as: 2190 Whitesides Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Charles Terry Parker and Kellie Annelle Parker.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser.

Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

DOCKET NO. E-100, SUB 118 BEFORE THE NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION In the Matter of Investigation of Integrated Resource Planning in North Carolina - 2008

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the North Carolina Utilities Commission (Commission) has scheduled a public hearing in conjunction with the Commission’s review and evaluation of Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) in North Carolina. The purpose of the review and evaluation is to ensure that each regulated electric utility operating in North Carolina is developing reliable projections of the long range demands for electricity in its service area, and is developing a combination of reliable resource options for meeting the anticipated demands in a cost-effective manner. IRP is intended to identify those electric resource options which can be obtained at least cost to ratepayers in North Carolina consistent with adequate, reliable electric service. IRP considers conservation, efficiency, load management, and other demand-side programs alternatives in the selection of resource options. In addition, new rules require that electric power suppliers include their plans for meeting customer electric needs via renewable energy resources and energy efficiency programs.

During the public hearing to be held in this docket, the Commission will receive testimony from nonexpert public witnesses with respect to the most current IRPs (including renewable energy and energy efficiency plans) filed on or before November 3, 2008, by Carolina Power & Light Company d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion North Carolina Power; North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation, Piedmont EMC, Blue Ridge EMC, Rutherford EMC, and EnergyUnited EMC. In addition, during the public hearing the Commission will receive testimony from nonexpert public witnesses with the respect to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard Compliance Plans filed by GreenCo Solutions, Inc. and Halifax EMC, A night hearing for the convenience of public witnesses and solely for the purpose of taking nonexpert public witness testimony is hereby scheduled as follows: Raleigh: 7 p.m., on Monday, August 31, 2009, Commission Hearing Room 2115, Dobbs Building, 430 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Anyone wishing to review the IRPs and Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard Compliance Plans filed by the utilities may do so either at the Commission’s website, www.ncuc.net, by selecting the Docket Information tab and entering Docket No. E-100, Sub 118, or at the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Commission, Dobbs Building, 430 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Upon request, the Chief Clerk will place copies of the IRPs, compliance plans and any other documents filed in this proceeding in centrally-located public libraries where they may be copied without prohibition. Such a request may be made by writing to the Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325, by giving the name and address of the library to which the information is to be mailed.

Persons desiring to present testimony for the record should appear at the public hearing. Persons desiring to send written statements to inform the Commission of their positions in the matter shall address their statements to: Chief Clerk North Carolina Utilities Commission 4325 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4325 The Public Staff - North Carolina Utilities Commission, through its Executive Director, is required by statute to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission. Written statements to the Public Staff should be addressed to: Robert P. Gruber, Executive Director Public Staff - North Carolina Utilities Commission 4326 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4326 The Attorney General is also authorized by statute to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission.

Statements to the Attorney General should be addressed to: The Honorable Roy Cooper Attorney General of North Carolina c/o Utilities Section 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-9001 ISSUED BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION. This the 28th day of July, 2009.

NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION /s/_____________________ Gail L. Mount, Deputy Clerk

Lost Male white Eskimo Spitz Missing 8/12 from Whitesides Rd., Sunshine. Please call (828) 447-5759 Reward! F Boxer, needs meds. Brindle w/white. Lost 7/12 from 225 Harmon Rd. in Ellenboro 429-6747 Reward! 7ft. red tail Boa. Not harmful. Last seen on Campbell St., Spindale Call Stephen

Orr 828-748-6800 Small female black pit About 8 mo. old.

Lost 8/5 from Ellenboro area, close to fire dept.

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Found Small black dog Found 8/11 in FC Food Lion area Call to describe 447-2686 Lg female black dog collie like face, sweet, no tail. Came in July.

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Small male beige and white dog with curled tail and collar. About 2 yrs. old. Found Thurs., 8/13 in Forest City on Oak St. Please help me find my owner, call 287-6025 or 287-7738

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hundreds of folks who have raised more than two million dollars in the fight against cancer. The event, held at the R-S Middle School track, will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 and end Saturday morning. There will be

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