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County Attorney Beth Miller, center, addresses the Tourism Development Authority on Thursday during its regular business meeting in Lake Lure. With Miller are, clockwise, TDA members Dana Donner, Dawn Hemmelgarn, Danielle Withrow, Lynn Smith; TDA acting director Michelle Whitaker and TDA board chair Tom Judson. Not seated at the table are, left to right, attorney David Lloyd, Lake Lure Mayor Bob Keith, Chimney Rock Mayor Barbara Meliski and Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber president Edith Bond.

Questions answered County attorney offers clarity to TDA

By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer

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LAKE LURE — Tom Judson, who chairs the board for the Tourism Development Authority, on Thursday welcomed Gene Booth of Rutherfordton.

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce appointed Booth to TDA last month, but the appointment to the board was questioned, and the meeting adjourned.

County Attorney Beth Miller was asked to research the legalities of board appointments, as well as other issues.

“The appointing member has the authority to appoint or dismiss members, and ultimately and legally TDA can’t remove the members,” Miller said.

Since TDA oversees itself and is not accountable to another individual or group, it could take legal action over appointees, she said.

Miller also was asked to clarify questions regarding appointments, the nature of how tourism dollars can be spent and the issue of conflicts of interest among board members.

Although the legislation says TDA board members should be in the tourism-related business or with a tourism interest,” Miller said the question:

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2010 Ride Home

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FOREST CITY — L. Mike Nanney heard stories that left him speechless, that surprised and shocked him, that made him cry. Nanney, of Rutherfordton, is a member of Rolling Thunder, and he served as a photographer during the 2010 Ride Home.

Each year, the 90 nationwide chapters of Rolling Thunder host a special weekend to honor all former Prisoners Of War and to remember those still

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The helicopter, above, and flag ceremony were part of the 2010 Ride Home. Each year, the 90 nationwide chapters of Rolling Thunder host a special weekend to honor all former Prisoners Of War and to remember those still Missing In Action.

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state politics

N.C. GOP offers 10-point plan if they take over

ROCKY MOUNT (AP) — North Carolina Republicans are traveling around the state presenting a 10-point plan they pledge they’ll work to pass if they win control of the Legislature for the first time in 112 years, including reductions in spending and tax rates.

The proposals, being offered in hopes of energizing the GOP faithful and other voters in state House and Senate races, also includes cutting red tape for small business operators and requiring voters to present photo identification at the polls.

State GOP leaders and Republican lawmakers visited Rocky Mount to outline those and other proposals Thursday, the same day the national party rolled out its agenda if it gains a majority in Congress.

Democrats have led the state House and Senate of shared power almost continuously since the 1898 election, except for four years in the House in the mid-1990s. GOP legislative candidates offered their own reform agenda in 1994 before they took over the state House.

Republicans would have to win six additional Senate seats and nine in the House to take over one or both chambers.

“A political party should do what it says it will do,” House Minority Leader Paul Stam, R-Wake, told about 75 people eating lunch at Gardner’s BBQ. “If it’s been out of power, it should say how it would change things. We actually intend to change things.”

Stam argues that Democratic overspending in state government has led North Carolina to some of the highest tax rates compared to surrounding states, pushing businesses interested in setting up shop in North Carolina to go elsewhere. The Democratic-led Legislature approved a 2009 budget that raised sales tax rates by a penny and placed an income tax surcharge on the highest wage earners.

House Speaker Joe Hackney, D-Orange, said in a separate interview the GOP plan lacks substance and won’t educate the tens of thousands of new community college and university students entering

the systems to train for jobs in the recovering economy.

“The Republicans have put together nothing that presents any solution to any of North Carolina’s problems,” Hackney said.

“They’ve laid out bumper-sticker slogans. They haven’t laid out any blueprint.”

The Republican plan, which has been set out in small GOP gatherings over the past couple of weeks, also pledges the General Assembly would push legislation in their first 100 days in control that would: n attempt to exempt North Carolina citizens from the federal health care law and allow them to “opt out” of requirements that they get health insurance or face cash penalties. n pass a constitutional amendment making clear the state constitution bars land condemnation solely for private economic development. n reduce small business regulatory burdens. n pass a “Honest Elections Act”

that would require a valid photo ID in order to vote.

Democrats have pushed back similar requirements over the years, arguing it could passively intimidate people without IDs from voting. Some have likened it to Jim Crow-era restrictions that prevented blacks from casting ballots.

Federal law only requires North Carolina voters their ID the first time that they vote, but GOP lawmakers believe it needs to go further.

“We need to ensure greater ballot security and voting system integrity,” said Rep. Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, a primary sponsor of a voter ID bill last year.

“In this era of identity theft and issues with illegal immigrants, it only makes sense to add this precaution to protect the franchise.”

The state Democratic Party plans to hold their own tour to boost early-voting efforts across the state, with the first stop expected next week, party Executive Director Andrew Whalen said.

Ads in state campaign could lead voters astray

RALEIGH (AP) — Candidates in a North Carolina congressional race have been using selective editing — and selective facts — to air ads that are leading voters astray.

In a television spot posted by Republican candidate Ilario Pantano, news clips about him were trimmed to omit two key parts of his biography: That he was once charged with murder and that he had worked for Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs.

Democratic Rep. Mike McIntyre, meanwhile, has aired an ad accusing Pantano of wanting to raise taxes 23 percent.

It misrepresents a “fair tax” proposal that Pantano supports to establish a federal sales tax but eliminate a range of other taxes and do away with the Internal Revenue Service.

The ads have aired on television this month in the 7th district, which covers southeastern North Carolina. McIntyre is seeking reelection after more than a decade in office.

Pantano’s ad begins with a clip of a national NBC News reporter, Stone Phillips, talking. “Ilario Pantano, described by one superior as having more integrity, dedication and drive than any Marine he’s ever met...” the anchor says before the ad moves on. It clips off the end of the anchor’s statement that says “... now stands charged with murder.”

Pantano was charged with killing two Iraqis during a raid in 2004 but the charges were dropped the following year after a Marine general decided not to bring him to trial. Pantano has typically not shied away from discussing his charges

and wrote a book about the experience.

A second news clip shows another NBC interview with Pantano, in which an anchor again describes his background: “You served in Gulf One, you got out, you got a big great job, a beautiful wife and a kid, then 9/11 happened, you come home, your hair is shaved off, you’re ready to head back into a war zone to help America,” she says.

That clip trimmed out a few words in the middle of the sentence. NBC journalist Ann Curry actually says that Pantano “got a big great job at Goldman Sachs.” Goldman has been one of the more controversial — and in some cases reviled — financial titans of the economic crisis.

Pantano spokesman Andy Yates said he wasn’t involved in editing

the video but said the clips were likely trimmed to fit into a 30-second ad.

McIntyre’s ad, which was unavailable online Thursday, claimed that Pantano wanted to raise taxes as much as 23 percent, according to local television stations.

Fair Tax proponents have suggested a national retail sales tax of 23 percent and annual rebates to help offset the cost for lower-income Americans. Pantano wants to eliminate other taxes, such as the income tax and estate tax, and his campaign said he is looking to reduce taxes for individuals, families and small businesses.

“Ilario will never support any efforts to raise taxes,” said Pantano spokesman Andy Yates McIntyre’s campaign did not return calls seeking comment.

Drug-related mailer leads to lawsuit

by Scott Jackson

Making the adjustMent

In the aftermath of the readjustment in home prices, sellers must be careful not to hang on to the past. One of the biggest mistakes that sellers can make is to insist on too high an asking price for their homes.

Those selling their homes in the current market must adjust to new realities and remember that they too, will pay less than they would have two years ago for their next house. This is where the real estate agent can provide perspective, by doing research on comparable homes in the area that have sold recently. Careful examination of these “comps” will help sellers price their homes attractively so that they stand the best chance of selling.

Proper pricing is critical when selling property. An asking price that reflects fair market value will attract the appropriate buyers. If you are contemplating the sale of your property, contact us at ODEAN KEAvEr & AssOCIATEs, (828) 286-1311. We use the most recent, comparable sales information when determining a suggested asking price for your home. You will benefit from our knowledge and real estate experience. Our office is conveniently located at 140 U.s. Highway 64, rutherfordton.

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ROCKY MOUNT (AP) — A North Carolina state Senate candidate has sued his incumbent challenger for defamation over a campaign mailer.

Lawyers for Republican Buck Newton filed the lawsuit Thursday in Wilson County against Sen. A.B. Swindell, Swindell’s campaign committee and the state Democratic party The lawsuit centers on a mailer paid for by the party and authorized by Swindell that refers to official court documents showing Newton being arrested on eight felony drug counts in 1990.

Newton said he was never arrested and the charges were dismissed a few months later. An assistant prosecutor called it a case of mistaken identity.

The state Democratic Party’s executive director defended the mailer’s content earlier Thursday.

Swindell is a top Senate budget-writer.

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Accused killer of chief ’s daughter sick in jail

RALEIGH (AP) — The man accused of killing a North Carolina police chief’s daughter was recovering from an undisclosed illness at a western New York jail Thursday, as he waited to be extradited.

Michael Neal Harvey, 34, is accused of murder in the death of Valerie Hamilton, 23. She was the daughter of Merl Hamilton, police chief of the Charlotte-area city of Concord.

Harvey was being held in a Niagara County, N.Y., jail near his boyhood home. Harvey is receiving medical care in a special unit of the jail for a sickness Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour declined to describe.

“I can’t tell you about his medical condition but I can tell you he’s sick,” Voutour said.

Harvey has denied he killed Hamilton, saying she died in her sleep from a drug overdose.

Harvey and Hamilton left a

Charlotte tavern together early in the morning of Sept. 15, police have said. Detectives “found evidence of drug usage” and heard from witnesses who said Hamilton badly needed medical attention, care that she never got, police said.

A preliminary autopsy found no gunshot or stab wounds, strangulation marks, or bludgeoning impacts that might have killed Hamilton, so detec- Harvey tives were waiting for the results of toxicology and sexual assault examination tests, police said.

Those results could lead police to drop the murder charge against Harvey, said James Wyatt, a Charlotte defense attorney who is not involved with the case.

That decision likely won’t come until after the toxicology test results are complete in a few weeks, he said.

“If the autopsy results show no physical injuries and the toxicology report indicates drug usage, then it’s likely that the district attorney’s office would have to reconsider whether to bring a murder charge against Mr. Harvey,” Wyatt said.

“It’s still possible, for example if there was evidence that he injected her with drugs.

“But the lack of physical injuries along with the presence of illegal drugs in her system would cause them to reconsider the type of charges to bring.”

Any reconsideration could be months away, said David Freedman, a defense attorney in WinstonSalem.

With Harvey in custody, police will wait until they receive toxicology tests, interviewed all witnesses,

traced all the evidence and then presented their findings to the local district attorney, Freedman said.

The DA then has an ethical duty not to pursue a charge without the evidence to support it, he said.

“Before the DA is going to change a murder charge to something else, they’re going to need to have done a thorough investigation,” Freedman said.

Mecklenburg County District Attorney Peter Gilchrist did not return a call Thursday seeking comment.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police spokesman Bob Fey declined Thursday to say whether Harvey’s return would lead to police revisiting the arrest warrant accusing him of murder. Fey instead pointed to Tuesday’s police statement which said in part: “Homicide detectives continue to aggressively investigate this case to ensure that appropriate charges are filed.”

Group protests concert at Bragg

Student’s killer gets life in prison

RALEIGH (AP) — A Christian event on Saturday for Fort Bragg soldiers and members of the surrounding area is unconstitutional and should be canceled, according to a national watchdog group.

Americans United for the Separation of Church and State said in a statement Thursday that the planned event — a concert and other activities called “Rock the Fort” — improperly enlists the military in a bid by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to win Christian converts. The Charlotte-based ministry has sponsored similar events on military bases around the country.

According to the BGEA’s website, Saturday’s event in Fayetteville is different because civilians as well as military personnel will be able to attend.

“Chaplains at the fort identified 20 churches in the area where most soldiers are involved,” the site says. “The churches are now walking alongside chaplains from Fort Bragg, hosting training and praying for this event.”

The site describes “Rock the Fort” as a chance to hear evangelists speak as well as listen to music by such Christian artists as Hawk Nelson and God Rocks. There’s also a planned set of activities for children.

Bragg, which is home to the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Forces,

WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — The man who admitted killing the student body president at the University of North Carolina apologized to her parents Thursday before being sentenced to life in prison plus 10 years.

Demario Atwater, 24, pleaded guilty to charges including kidnapping and carjacking resulting in death in April to avoid a potential death sentence.

Atwater also pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges in state court in May. U.S. District Judge James Beaty Jr. imposed an extra 10-year sentence because Atwater used a sawed-off shotgun to kill Athens, Ga., native Eve Carson, 22, in March 2008. Beaty also ordered Atwater to pay restitution of $212,947.10.

“I’m sorry for everything that’s happened,”

has about 45,000 people living on post.

In a letter to Secretary of the Army John McHugh sent Thursday, lawyers for Americans United urged that the event be canceled.

“The military’s participation in a religious event designed to proselytize soldiers and the community departs from the Army’s obligation to maintain ’official religious neutrality,”’ the attorneys wrote.

Calls to both Fort Bragg and the BGEA were not immediately returned Thursday. In its letter to McHugh, Americans United included a letter on Army stationary bearing the signature of Fort Bragg Garrison Chaplain David Hillis. The letter, dated June 2, is addressed to area Christian pastors, asking for assistance with “this unifying Christian event.” Americans United contends that chaplains in the military are restricted to holding religious services and making other accommodations for soldiers who want to practice their faith while serving in the Army. “’Rock the Fort’ is not an event designed to minister to the needs of soldiers unable to otherwise access religious services,” the letter to McHugh says. “Rather, it is an event designed to proselytize soldiers and community members into the worship of Jesus Christ.”

Atwater told Carson’s parents, who sat in the front row of the courtroom.

Atwater said he accepted responsibility for his crimes and that his sentence less than he deserved.

The Carsons declined to speak during the hearing, The News & Observer of Raleigh.

Authorities believe Atwater and Laurence Lovette kidnapped Carson just before 4 a.m., stole her sport utility vehicle and took her to several ATMs, eventually withdrawing $1,400. Her body was found about a mile from campus in Chapel Hill. She had been shot four times with a handgun and in the head with a 12-gauge shotgun. Atwater and his attorneys said they had a statement describing Atwater’s hard life in hopes of persuading the judge to impose a lighter sentence, but

decided against presenting it.

“It wouldn’t be nothing but a waste of time,” Atwater said.

Lovette does not face federal charges in the case, but is charged with first-degree murder in state court. He does not face the death penalty because he was 17-years-old, a minor, at the time of the slaying. Carson’s killing highlighted failures within North Carolina’s probation and parole system. A state investigation found that despite two court orders for Atwater to be placed under intensive probation, it never happened. Intensive probation can include mandatory curfews, weekly contact and warrantless searches.

Wake County probation officers didn’t transfer his case to neighboring Durham County for more than two years after Atwater moved.

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4A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Friday, September 24, 2010 ■ A daily forum for opinion, commentary and editorials on the news that affects us all.

Jodi V. Brookshire/ publisher Steven E. Parham/ executive editor 601 Oak Street, P.O. Box 1149, Forest City, N.C. 28043 Phone: 245-6431 Fax: 248-2790

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Our Views The light at the end of the tunnel The foreclosure crisis continues to plague the nation and its impacts are going to be felt for many years to come as the now bankowned properties filter through the markets.

It is difficult enough to know that so many people are losing their homes. It is worse when we learn that some of those people are not being treated fairly. Yet, we should not be surprised by that. Fairness and honesty has been one thing that has been lacking in the housing industry for a long time.

What is fair about putting a person in a mortgage that they obviously couldn’t afford?

What’s honest about qualifying people for mortgages that exceed their capability to pay? What is fair about putting people into adjustable rate mortgages when it is questionable that they understand the process?

And yes, what’s fair about forcing people out of their homes when they are the victims of a crisis created by the people who are now forcing them out of their homes?

These are all things that happened as the housing boom soared beyond all expectations.

The housing boom, like all booms, was destined for failure. The problem was that all those questionable mortgages had reached toxic levels higher up in the financial system.

When the boom turned into a bust, the problems created roared through the economy like an avalanche.

The problem now is that the devastation of the job market that followed the financial crisis and the ensuing recession has now pulled people into the foreclosure mess who had solid mortgages, great credit and paid their bills on time.

One need look no further to understand why Americans are angry and frustrated, and why they have lost faith in our institutions.

Restoring that faith will take time.

Diminishing the anger and frustration is another matter.

That anger and frustration has driven Americans to their lowest levels of confidence in Congress, the Senate and even the Presidency. It has given rise to a possible third party, the Tea Party and that rise will change the landscape of Washington and the outcome of fall elections.

But, when the votes are counted, winners and losers declared, there will still be a job to do and a mess to clean up.

Our readers’ views Says ‘bring home Burr’ would be bad move To the editor: In a recent “Our Reader’s Views” letter, we were urged to vote for Elaine Marshall for Senate and bring home an obstructive Senator Burr. It seems to me that this is just the opposite of what we need to do.

Hopefully, at this mid-term election there will be more people elected across this great land who will stand against an ever-expanding government, an alarmingly increasing deficit, and a continual erosion of our precious freedoms.

Much of what President Obama has accomplished since taking office has been in opposition to the will of the majority of American people.

I am angered by progressives who attempt to force their agenda on the rest of us.

Let us elect people who will stand and vote for what is good for America: smaller government, lower taxes, and more freedoms.

This may sound “tea partyish,” but I am a registered Democrat who still believes that the Constitution, given to us by our founding fathers, works.

Billy Stamey Forest City

Urges community to help church ministry To the editor: I would like the readers to know about a fundraising dinner at our church this week for our Food Pantry.

The name of our church is The Little White Country Church located on Painters Gap road.

We are not a big church for those of you that may not know the name, but we have a very big ministry, and by and large, it is supported by the members and donations and by Second Harvest and from Food Lion.

We are very grateful to all donations and for being able to purchase food from Second Harvest at a very low cost. And the great generosity of our local Food Lion.

A lot of people don’t know that Food Lion gives us food that they can not freeze and resell and other stuff that is about out of date and they also collect money for box’s of can food from time to time.

Some stores would rather throw that food away than to give it to a church-based food pantry to be given to needy families. They won’t even give their over-ripe banana’s; they are so worried they might not make money on some one, I guess.

But please support Food Lion and I also ask if you are planning to go out to eat Saturday please consider coming to our church to eat.

Not only will you be well fed, but you will be feeding someone else and their family.

In the month of June, we gave food to over 700 individuals, and to give you an idea how many pounds of food came from Food Lion, it was over 4,000. That could have been thrown away.

There is a great need in this county to help people who are

not at fault in where they are.

I ask that you consider coming and sharing in this giving and be fed also. And if you have time, let Food Lion know by telling them thanks.

If you come to the church Saturday night, find a Lady named Christine and let her know she is doing a good job.

She has been caring for people a long time as a nurse at our hospital until she retired.

Hope to see you all there. In fact, I hope we have to turn people away because we ran out of food.

Joanne Arrowood Forest City

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The editors reserve the right to edit letters for libelous content. All submissions should be sent to The Editor, P.O. Box 1149, Forest City, NC, 28043.

Letters may also be submitted via e-mail at dailycourier@thedigitalcourier.com or via our website at thedigitalcourier.com

Election letters Letters concerning the upcoming election should be submitted by Oct. 22.

The newspaper usually receives a heavy volume of letters and in order to try to get as many published as possible, the earlier deadlines are necessary.

Header: Technology can give us ups and downs I love my iPhone 4.

I’m a big fan of my iMac at home and even the MacMini that sits here on my desk at work. But there are days when I am decidedly angry with the way our modern lives have become superdependent on technology.

When I need to call my wife and remind her of something (or, as is more often the case vice versa) it can be pretty irritating when I can’t get a signal for my iPhone. I don’t blame Apple so much as I do AT&T, since they’re the ones in charge of the network and how efficient the coverage area is in Rutherford County. This is a question of profitability, of course, because we live in a very rural area and the cost to profit ratio just doesn’t warrant investing more money in a broader network.

Still, my anger at them is palpable sometimes.

Also, at work, I love being able to get information for my stories via the semiubiquitous e-mail and being able to use Google to access the sum total of human knowledge in mere nanoseconds. That is, when the

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network is up and going at a decent speed. Deadlines for stories for the next day’s paper (and to be put up on thedigitalcourier.com) are usually right around 4 p.m.

Coincidentally, the time our network gets the most traffic from advertising, e-mail, newsroom etc. is right about 4 p.m. Which means, if one were to be a procrastinator and put off their final draft of a story until right before deadline (and I promise I don’t know ANYONE like that) one might be facing severe net-lag while trying to tack on that last brilliant paragraph.

Or any paragraph at all, for that matter.

Then there’s the seemingly bottomless black hole that is network stability in Rutherford County. I’m not just talking about the Internet here, folks, I mean

just keeping the lights on.

Twice on Tuesday, the people in greater Forest City saw their electricity go down.

Early Tuesday morning, we lost power due to another squirrel chewing on the wires at a transformer station.

Really? A squirrel brought down the whole city? It wouldn’t be so bad except I distinctly remember one of these little buggers chomping his way into fried infamy earlier this year. Can’t we put up some kind of ultrasonic barrier or anti-squirrel fence around the particular transformer stations?

Seriously, how many times has one small mammal brought down the grid for the majority of the city?

Then, later on Tuesday, a part in the Duke Energy portion of the power grid blew out and we were in the dark for another four hours.

Do you have any idea how much NOTHING you can do at a modern newspaper (semi-modern?) when the power is out? That’s right, a whole lot of nothing.

We frequently discuss the idea of updating our web-

site, Facebook and Twitter accounts more often. You know, joining the 24 hour news cycle like many of our fellow news outlets sounds like a good idea.

But then something like another squirrel comes along and blows us out of the water by chomping down on the wrong wire. And I ask myself if maybe we aren’t becoming TOO reliant on that network, especially for those of us living in such a rural area where access to high speed Internet is spotty at best.

During a Rutherford Roundtable meeting Thursday, I heard an amusing anecdote on rural Internet speeds. A group of researchers in a rural English village decided to test their speed on the net.

They started uploading a 30 GB graphic file and at the same time, tied flash drives to the legs of carrier pigeons and released them toward the hospital where they were sending the data.

The birds took an hour and a half to get the flash drives to the hospital. In that time, the computers had upload-

ing one third of the graphic.

Yes, their Internet connection lost the race to the pigeons. Animals defeating the technology seems to be a theme here.

In the old days, they talked about gremlins messing up the systems of various old planes or the more modern systems of the time. Perhaps here in the new millennium the problem is with more traditional varmints instead of the mythical kind.

When the power was out at the office, we sat around and talked about the need for a low-tech (or at least low power) way to still get a paper out. We haven’t really settled on one, but we’re going to have to have a plan soon in case more squirrels or dreaded solar flares knock us all offline.

Maybe this means we should embrace new technologies but still keep an eye on things that worked well in the past. All the microchips in the world are no good without smart people behind them.

And that’s some good news.

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OBITUARIES/STATE

Obituaries John Nicholls

John Wayne Nicholls, 60, of 249 Morningstar Lake Road, Forest City, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Rutherford Hospital.

A native of Middlesex, N.J., he was a son of the late James Nicholls and Peggy Thorne Nicholls. He worked for Whitey’s Auto Supply in Florida for more than 20 years and also for NAPA auto parts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Florence Nicholls.

Survivors include his three sons, James Kegley of Cowpens, S.C., Michael Kegley of Forest City and Joseph Nicholls of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two daughters, Christina Evans and Stacy Nicholls, both of Forest City; one brother, Charles Kegley of Bayville, N.J.; and four grandchildren.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Harrelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Gus Owens

Johnny “Gus” Owens, 85, of Forest City, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Hospice House of Forest City.

A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Arthur and Doshie Sims Owens. He was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church and a veteran of the Army who served in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Epley Owens; two sons, Johnny Hicks Owens of Forest City and Donald Eugene Owens of Rutherfordton; two sisters, Maggieleen Thompson of Rutherfordton and Millie McPherson of Spindale; four grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; four step

grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; and one step great-great-grandchild; stepmother, Lois McCraw Owens; and a halfsister, Jackie Owens.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Crawford officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery with full military honors by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family received friends Thursday, and will also be at the home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Online condolences: www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com

Grover Callahan Grover William Callahan, 88, of Henrietta, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Hospice House.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harrelson Funeral Home.

Cedell Moss Cedell Simmons Weaver Moss, 93, of Rutherfordton, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at Autumn Care in Forest City.

A native of Claiborne County, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Mary Beason Simmons and the widow of the late Roy Moss. She was first married to the late Ammon Weaver, with whom she owned and operated Weavers Cafe and Grill in Green Hill from the late 1940s through 1975. She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors include a daughter, Rosalind “Louise” Blecher of Rutherfordton; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and

Commerce: fishery fines to be reviewed

BOSTON (AP) — The U.S. Commerce Secretary has ordered a review of questionable penalties assessed against fishermen by the nation’s troubled fishery enforcement office.

Gary Locke announced Thursday he would appoint a “special master” to look at problematic cases identified Thursday by his office’s inspector general.

The IG’s review of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s fishery enforcement division was prompted by years of complaints from Northeast fishermen of unfair treatment.

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one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at McMahan’s Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by the family. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Rutherfordton.

The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043 Online condolences: www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com

Carolyn Huff Carlyn Ann Whisnant Huff, of 708 LeGrand St., Shelby, died Friday, Sept.

17, 2010, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.

Survivors include her husband, Ernest Huff of Shelby; a daughter, Gail Cherry of Shelby; seven brothers, Rayfield Whisnant of Cherryville, Raymond Whisnant, James Whisnant, Clarence Whisnant and Arthur Whisnant, all of Shelby, and J.C. Whisnant and Robert Whisnant, both of Cincinatti, Ohio; and two grandsons.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Wheat Creek Baptist Church in Polk County with Pastor Phillip Forney officiating.

Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

Thompson Mortuary & Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Moira Williams Moira Donnelly Williams, 49, of 144 Tiny Creek Drive, Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at her home.

A native of Natick, Mass., she was a resident of Rutherford County for four

years. She was a former Air Force officer and defense contractor. She graduated with honors from Regis College and the Air Force Institute of Technology.

Survivors include her husband, Bo Williams; her parents, Lawrence and Dorothea Mullin Donnelly of Wilmington, Mass.; three brothers, Mark Williams, Matthew Williams and Tim Williams; and a sister, Megan Williams.

A memorial service and mass will be held Monday at St. Dorothy’s Church in Wilmington, Mass., at 10 a.m.

Crowe’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Atus Boone Atus Lenior Boone, 91, of Advance, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at Bermuda Commons Nursing Center.

A native of Pickens County, S.C., to the late Henry and Alice Holcomb Boone. He was a retired textile worker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two wives, Geneva Byers Boone and Mary Hawkins Boone.

Survivors include four children, Earl Boone, Patricia Hayes, Tim Boone and Dan Boone; a sister, Dorothy Harrell; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday at Kinderton Chapel; the family also received friends Monday.

Burial was at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. Memorials may be made to Liberty Homecare & Hospice, 1007 Lexington Ave Thomasville, NC 27360.

Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Irma Carpenter Jackson Irma Carpenter Jackson, 90, went home to be with her Lord on September 18, 2010 at Westminster Retirement Center at Lake Ridge, VA where she lived for 10 years.

Mrs. Jackson was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Annandale VA where she lived for many years.

Mrs. Jackson was born in Rutherfordton, NC, daughter of the late Jonathan Harvey and Irma Clark Carpenter. She graduated from Appalachian State, and studied at the University of Virginia and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Richmond. She was a teacher in Fairfax County public schools for 20 years and a published genealogist. She was Past Regent of the Henry Clay Chapter of the NSDAR and Elder Emeritus of First Presbyterian Church, Annandale, VA. Her husband, George S. Jackson, died in 1968.

Survivors include one son, G. Terry Jackson and wife, Jane of Savannah, GA; a daughter, Irma J. Lowry and husband, Robert of King George, VA; five grandchildren Robert Lowry, Jr., Kimberley L. Shuler and husband, Steve, Nancy L. Kantsios and husband, George, G. Scott Jackson and wife, Diane, and Rebbecca J. Carey and husband, Clinton; 14 great grandchildren and also three sisters, Dale C. Ward of Rutherfordton NC, Julie C. Hicks of Russellville, KY, and Janna C. McMahan and husband, James of Greenville, SC. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30pm on Friday, September 24 at McMahan's Funeral Home, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. A funeral service will be held at Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church at 2:30pm on Saturday. September 25.

2010 with Dr. Don Scofield officiating.

Interment will be in the Rutherfordton City Cemetery.

Donations may be given to Westminster Chapel Fund, Lake Ridge, VA 22191 or First Presbyterian Church, Annandale VA 22003.

A Memorial Service will be held at Westminster at Lake Ridge on Saturday, October 2 at 2:00 p.m.

McMahan's Funeral Home and Cremation services is in charge of the arrangements.

An online guest register may be viewed at www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com Paid obit.

Mary Tucker Wilson Mary Tucker Wilson, age 87, of 189 Railroad Circle, Caroleen, NC, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at her residence.

Mary was born on December 12, 1922 in Gaston County, NC to the late Avery Lee Tucker and Annie Mae Helton Tucker. She worked for Burlington Industries for many years and retired from Fiber Industries. She enjoyed cooking, shopping and growing flowers. She was a Methodist.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Scott Wilson; one brother, Robert Tucker of Lincoln County and one sister, Ruth Moore of Ellenboro.

Survivors include two sons, Reggie Wilson and wife, Helen, of Lattimore, NC and Ronnie Wilson and wife, Mary Jo, of Rutherfordton; two daughters, Gloria Holland and husband, Randy of Swainsville, NC and Agnes Splawn of Ellenboro; one sister, Becky Harris of Forest City; eight grandchildren, Scott Wilson of Gaffney, SC, Todd Wilson of Lattimore, Michele Hampton of Rutherfordton, Sheila Nail of Kannapolis, NC, Charles Thomas, Jr., Brian Thomas, Robert Splawn all of Forest City and Lynn Splawn of Spindale. She is also survived by two step-grandchildren, Joshua Holland and Linda Yelton both of Harris, NC, seven great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Robert Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the Wilson Family.

A live webcast of the services and an online guest registry are available at: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Paid obit.

Atus Lenior Boone Mr. Atus Lenior Boone, 91 of Advance died Friday, September 17, 2010 at Bermuda Commons Nursing Center.

Mr. Boone was born October 27, 1918 in Pickens County, SC to the late Henry and Alice Holcomb Boone. He was a retired Textile Worker.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Boone was preceded in death by two wives, Geneva Byers Boone, Mary Hawkins Boone and a son, Robert Glen Boone Surviving to cherish his memory are four children, Earl and wife, Pat Boone, Patricia Hayes, Tim and wife, Brenda Boone, Dan and husband, David Moore Boone; nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and a sister, Dorothy Harrell.

The family received friends from 1:00-2:00 pm Monday, September 20 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. The Funeral Service was held at 2:00 pm in the Kinderton Chapel with Chaplin Jon Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Westlawn Gardens of Memory, Clemmons, NC. Memorials may be made to Liberty Homecare & Hospice, 1007 Lexington Ave., Thomasville, NC 27360.

The Boone Family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Bermuda Commons for the care given to Mr. Boone.

Paid obit.

Jean Thomas Maltrotti March 25th, 1925July 3rd, 2010 Born in Rutherfordton, NC to Laura and Thomas Edger Keeter I, she and her younger brother, Thomas Edger Keeter II, were their children.

Raised in Rutherfordton, Jean received her BA from Rutherford Hospital School of Nursing in 1947.

She soon traveled to Albuquerque, NM to continue her education at the University of New Mexico to study health complications of the Navajo Nation. While at UNM, she received a second BA and kindled relations with her soon to be first husband, John S. Maltrotti.

Eventually, the couple moved to New York City where Jean worked as an obstetric nurse at Beth Israel Hospital.

In 1955, the couple dissolved their marriage with no children.

In 1956, Jean took reprieve in Las Vegas, NV. Through a mutual friend she and John Franklin Rambo were introduced and married in the Church of Religious Science.

As a committed homemaker, she and her husband built a unique home which still stands in Las Vegas today.

She played piano for the church, raised two daughters and was a devoted member of the Paradise Town Council, of which, she eventually held position as president.

In 1974, Jean returned to nursing as head nurse administrator at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Her working career became more unique with time to include a year management position of the successful campaign for Senator Jean Ford and as a nurse matron with Las Vegas Metro Police Department. Jean completed her career with the State of Nevada in Mental Health Case Management.

Jean survived death of John Rambo in 1988.

In 1992, through a mutual friend of their lives in New York City, Jean and John S. Maltrotti were reunited and re-married. The couple lived their retired life together in parts of San Diego County, settling in Carlsbad.

They enjoyed acting, tennis, gulf, swimming and walks by the shore.

Jean died of natural causes one year after her husband. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Virginia White, of Portland, OR. and Margaret Ann Rambo-Cricks of Cornville, AZ., and thirteen grandchildren.

She was deeply loved by everyone and will be missed.

Joint memorial service for the couple is pending.

Inquires at e-mail: JJMaltrotti@gmail.com Paid obit.

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Calendar/Local TDA Continued from Page 1A

Ongoing Foothills Harvest Ministry: End of summer sale – 75 percent off summer clothing and shoes; store hours Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.

Yokefellow Service Center: Threeday summer clothing clearance, Sept. 23-25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; all you can fit in a plastic grocery bag, $2 per bag.

Chase Corner Ministries: Declining bag sale beginning Sept.

20 with $5 per bag; ends Thursday with bring your own bag. Store closed Friday to restock for fall.

Storewide closing sale: Shepherd’s Care Thrift Store will close Sept.

30.

“What is a tourism business?” is broad and can entail many things.

But, in the future if the board prefers the description of a board member to be changed, TDA can request a meeting with county commissioners, and commissioners can go to the legislature.

TDA member Lynn Smith questioned Booth’s appointment on the board because of his career in real estate, and he also questions TDA member Dana Conner’s legitimate presence on the board, because he has a computer business.

“It is very important to me what happens in tourism, and we must have people on the board who know tourism,” Smith said. Someone in the computer business or in real estate “can’t be objective about tourism.”

Miller said TDA has a “fiduciary responsibility to use the (occupancy)

taxes for the best interest in tourism in Rutherford County.

Myriad explanations exist about the definition of tourism business. “It is not a black and white issue,” she said.

After talking with the experts at the state level, Miller said, common sense plays a role in the definitions.

The issue of “who enforces the law for TDA?” The answer, Miller said, is the TDA. She also addressed a question of conflict of interest between board members and items they are discussing involving other organizations they serve, such as a chamber of commerce.

“Keep in mind, everybody has an interest and everybody is biased, but unless the issue was about a member actually receiving money, that is not a legal conflict of interest.”

Conner and Booth asked about the legalities of how occupancy taxes collected in Rutherford County are spent. It is their understanding, they said, that taxes can only be spent to promote within the county.

Although she had not researched the question, but was asked to do so, Miller said “tourism has a broader perspective than county boundaries,” according to what she has learned from the tourism experts.

She said “going outside the county makes sense to get the tourists here.”

Tourism dollars spent in Rutherford County might also touch bordering counties or throughout the state, and that ultimately means more tourism dollars here.

Her immediate response: “Spending this money, it does not have to spent here.”

Smith told the board that his only intention was tourism, and although he believes some members of the board “do not know tourism, we need to go forward and we need to take care of tourism.

I am willing to work to get things on our plates and going forward.”

Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com

Washburn Community Outreach Center: Hours Thursday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; volunteer training Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 24 Tailgate/trunk yard sale: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Rutherford County Senior Center.

Saturday, Sept. 25 Attic Treasures sale: 8 a.m., St. John’s Church; featuring used books, collectibles, antiques and hand-crafted items; a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the historical society for the purchase of new holiday decorations for St. John’s Church. For information on the sale or to donate an item, call Robin Lattimore at 447-1474.

A Candlelight Ceremony was held Sept. 17 as part of the 2010 Ride Home, which honors POWs and the families of MIAs.

Car wash: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., McCurry-Deck; sponsored by R-S Central High school band to raise funds for the Washington, DC, trip.

Educational Field Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hilltop Farms off Old Caroleen Road; for cattle producers; livestock agents and representatives from NC Cooperative Extension and NCSU will be presenting educational sessions on pasture management and fencing, bull management and selection, marketing cattle and vendors with animal health and livestock related companies; for more information, contact Jeff Bradley at Rutherford County Extension Center, 287-6022.

Motorcycle Run: first bike out, 10:30 a.m., last bike in at 1 p.m., Old Kmart Building; sponsored

by Father’s Vineyard for Little Warriors Relay for Life Team; entry fee is $20 ($10 for passenger); breakfast provided, food sold in the afternoon; for information, call Chris or Christy Beddingfield, 429-4890, or Amanda Freeman, 980-3197.

Rutherford County Swim Team open house: 1 to 3 p.m., Isothermal Community College Pool; for ages 6 to 18; for information, call Coach Mike Kernodle, 980-7276.

Genealogical Society of Old Tryon County general meeting: Sept. 25, 2 p.m., 319 Doggett Road; program

by Joe Stockton of the Sandy Run area; refreshments will be served; for information, call 247-8700.

Sunday, Sept. 26 Southeastern Rhododendron Society meeting: Joint meeting with the Azalea Society at the Bullington Center in Hendersonville; guest speaker will be John Bodiford, horticulturist at the South Carolina Botanical Garden; for information, call Ray Head, 287-3529.

Concert: 3 p.m., Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church; presented by the Rutherford County heritage Singers; free.

Monday, Sept. 27 Blood drive: 2 to 6:30 p.m., Tanner Company; call 287-4205 for information or to schedule your appointment; all presenting donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card.

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Honors Continued from Page 1A

Missing In Action, the group’s website says. “The goal each year is to invite former POWs and MIA families, offering a weekend of honor and recognition commensurate with their extraordinary courage and valor.”

The group, including people from the region, met in Andersonville, Ga., earlier this month, and the event was held in conjunction with the Andersonville National Historic Site and the Friends of Andersonville. The site is home to the National Prisoner of War Museum.

During the Civil War, Camp Sumter, or Andersonville, was one of the largest military prisons established by the Confederacy during the Civil War, the website for the national park says. “In existence for 14 months, over 45,000 Union soldiers were confined at the prison. Of these, almost 13,000 died from disease, poor sanitation, malnutrition, overcrowding, and exposure to the elements. The largest number

held in the 26.5-acre stockade at any one time was more than 32,000 during August of 1864.”

Nanney was not in the military, but he is serving his country in other ways, including his work with Rolling Thunder — he’s an officer in the organization — and the Ride Home.

He proudly displays a T-shirt, which carries the signatures of prisoners of war on one side, and the families of service members missing in action on the other.

He tells the story of a woman whose brother and seven other men were on a helicopter that crashed in Vietnam. The seven men survived and returned home, but her brother did not. She has met all of the surviving men. Nanney recalled a story told by a woman who was 13 when the Japanese army invaded the Philippines in 1941. It brought him to tears. He spoke of a speech by Col. Glenn Frazier, who was captured and suffered through the notoriously brutal Bataan Death March, an experience recounted in his Frazier’s book, “Hell’s Guest.”

The event at Andersonville, which

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department is giving school districts and nonprofit organizations from across the country $442 million to create merit pay programs for teachers and principals.

The Teacher Incentive Fund is aimed at attracting and rewarding quality educators and encouraging them to work in the country’s highest need schools.

The programs will create performance pay systems based on evalu-

ations of educators, among other incentives.

Winners include school districts such as Wake County, N.C., and the New York City Department of Education. State education departments in Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio and Louisiana also won grants, as did private companies such as Uplift Education, which has five charter schools in Texas.

This is the first phase of the larger teacher incentive program, which has

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Preschool story time: 10 a.m., Rutherford County Library Main Branch; for ages 2 to 5; free.

Isothermal Amateur Radio Club meeting: 7 p.m., Rutherford County Health Department conference room; for information, call 223-3929.

Alanon meetings: Lake Lure Alanon Family Group meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at Lake Lure Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure; call 625-0456 for additional information.

$1.2 billion in funding over the next five years.

But the effectiveness of merit pay has come into question after a study from Vanderbilt University’s National Center on Performance Incentives showed that offering bonuses to teachers didn’t improve test scores.

The study, released earlier this week, is billed as the nation’s first ever scientific look at merit pay for educators.

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Tuesday, Sept. 28

Band fundraiser: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Domino’s Pizza in Rutherfordton; 10 percent of proceeds during these hours will be given to R-S Central Band for its trip to Washington, D.C.

Contact Trump via e-mail at jtrump@thedigitalcourier.com

Education Dept. grants $442M for teacher merit pay

Democrat Club meeting: 7 p.m., Forest City Headquarters.

Preschool story time: 10 a.m., Spindale Library; every Tuesday; for information, call 286-3879.

included four separate ceremonies, brought veterans who served in five theaters. Infantrymen, pilots, tail gunners and sailors — a total of 152 POWs — as well as family members representing 18 MIAs and seven Gold Star Mothers, who have lost a son or a daughter in service to their country.

The organization, founded in 1928, was named after the gold star that families hung in their windows in honor of the deceased veteran, a news release said. Rolling Thunder escorted the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to the event.

The wall is a three-fifths scale of the national memorial in Washington.

An American flag, signed by those honored during the ceremonies, will be displayed at the Andersonville museum.

The Gold Star Mothers were presented a dog tag, which included a hologram. “There’s no way to properly honor these people,” Nanney said.

“That was awesome.” The event, he said, was “remarkable.”

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JERUSALEM (AP) — Hopes of averting a breakdown in Middle East peace talks grew Thursday as senior Palestinian officials said their side would consider an expected U.S.brokered compromise on Israeli settlement-building in the West Bank.

At issue is the 10-month-old Israeli slowdown on settlement building — a near-halt to new projects aimed at coaxing the Palestinians into talks with the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The restrictions expire Sunday, only weeks after U.S.-sponsored talks were finally launched amid much fanfare.

As the deadline looms the region has grown increasingly tense, fearing not only a collapse of the brittle peace effort but perhaps a return to violence as well — fears stoked by a bout of Palestinian rioting Wednesday near key Jerusalem holy sites.

The so-called settlement “moratorium” is far from a freeze on building, because thousands of housing units whose construction preceded November 2009 were allowed to continue under its self-declared terms.

But with several notable exceptions, new projects were not launched. The Palestinians want this extended, and the United States publicly backs the demand.

In a speech to fellow world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly Thursday, President Barack Obama called for an extension and said restrictions have “made a difference on the ground, and improved the atmosphere for talks.”

Netanyahu has refused — at least

in part because key nationalist coalition partners are likely to rebel if he gives in.

Danny Danon, a deputy speaker of Israel’s parliament, said he will lead a rally with other hawkish lawmakers from Netanyahu’s Likud party Sunday in the West Bank settlement of Revava.

“We have decided that the best way to end the freeze is to begin building,” he said in a statement. “Cement trucks, bulldozers and other earth moving equipment are already in place in Revava and the activists plan on marking the last hours of the freeze by laying the foundations for a new neighborhood.”

But Netanyahu has signaled a willingness to seek a way out of the impasse, saying earlier this month that the current restrictions on settlements will not remain in place, though there will still be some limits on construction. Some in Israel have proposed a compromise — for example, that building might resume in some places but not return to the relatively unfettered construction that prevailed before the restrictions were imposed last year, under heavy U.S. pressure. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas himself appeared to back away from the extension demand in comments late Tuesday to prominent American Jewish figures. “I cannot say I will leave the negotiations, but it’s very difficult for me to resume talks if Prime Minister Netanyahu declares that he will continue his (settlement) activity in the West Bank and Jerusalem,” he said.

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In this file photo, Bishop Eddie Long, of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, in Lithonia, Ga. gestures during an interview in Lithonia. Two men on Tuesday filed a lawsuit accusing Long of exploiting his role as pastor of an Atlanta-area megachurch to coerce them into sexual relationships when they were members of his congregation.

Pastor spent a generation building Ga. megachurch ATLANTA (AP) — Bishop Eddie Long built his congregation into a megachurch empire, telling his followers God wanted them to be wealthy and delivering fiery sermons with a secular swagger. But that empire hangs in the balance amid accusations he had sexual relationships with three young men.

On Sunday mornings, Long is usually draped in regal robes and dripping with diamonds and platinum — the kind of material rewards he often says are in God’s plan for those listening. He hangs with celebrities like rapper T.I. and donates money to charities and candidates. Even the county sheriff is among his followers.

Long spent more than 20 years building all that up. And his 25,000 followers aren’t about to let it all come tumbling down after the three men filed lawsuits claiming the bishop abused his spiritual authority.

“I’ve always thought he was a very powerful man of God,” said Anshay Tull, a 27-year-old attendee of New

Woman fends off bear with zucchini HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana woman fended off a bear trying to muscle its way into her home Thursday by pelting the animal with a large piece of zucchini from her garden.

The woman suffered minor scratches and one of her dogs was wounded after tussling with the 200-pound bear.

The attack happened just after midnight when the woman let her three dogs into the backyard for their nighttime ritual before she headed to bed, Missoula County Sheriff’s Lt. Rich Maricelli said. Authorities believe the black bear was just 25 yards away, eating apples from a tree.

Two of the dogs sensed the bear, began barking and ran away, Maricelli said. The third dog, a 12-year-old collie that wasn’t very mobile, remained close to the woman as she stood in the doorway of the home near Frenchtown in western Montana.

Before she knew what was happening, the bear was on top of the dog and batting the collie back and forth, Maricelli said.

“She kicked the bear with her left leg as hard as she could, and she said she felt like she caught it pretty solidly under the chin,” Maricelli said.

But as she kicked, the bruin swiped at her leg with its paw and ripped her jeans. The bear then turned its full attention to the woman in the doorway. She retreated into the house and

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Birth. “I’m just praying, trying to stay hopeful that it’s not true. If it is true, he has to take that up with God. But that can’t take away from the Word that he gives. I think he’s very gifted.”

He’s preached against gay marriage, and his church has counseled gay members to become straight — even though the men claim in their lawsuits that Long used money, cars, international trips, jewelry and other objects to lure them into sexual relationships when they were 17 or 18 years old.

Long came to New Birth in 1987, when it had just a few hundred members. He had a flock of 8,000 just four years later and moved the church into a $2 million building.

By 1995, the church’s weekly television broadcast was airing in more than 170 countries. By Long’s 10th anniversary, New Birth paid off its debts and paid in full for 240 acres of land to build a multi-million dollar church complex.

tried to close the door, but the bear stuck its head and part of a shoulder through the doorway.

The woman held onto the door with her right hand. With her left, she reached behind and grabbed a 14-inch zucchini that she had picked from her garden earlier and was sitting on the kitchen counter, Maricelli said.

She threw the vegetable. It bopped the bruin on the top of its head and the animal fled, Maricelli said.

The woman called for help from a relative staying with her. They found the collie outside, unable to move, and took it to a veterinarian.

The dog appeared to be fine on Thursday, but the vet was keeping it for observation, Maricelli said.

The woman did not need medical attention for the scratches on her leg, though she got a tetanus shot as a precaution, Maricelli said.

Fish and wildlife officials were searching for the bear on Thursday.

Maricelli interviewed the woman, but said the sheriff’s office was complying with her wish not to identify her.

“She was very, very shaken, and it kind of took the humor portion out of it for me,” Maricelli said. “She said it had this horrific growl and was snarling. “(But) she can see the humor in it, and she wanted the story put out so the local residents can take precautionary measures,” he added.

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is about to make a lot of new friends: The 26-year-old tycoon is pouring $100 million of his staggering fortune into Newark’s blighted school system after hitting it off with the mayor of the poverty-stricken city.

The donation — which is being announced Friday on Oprah Winfrey’s show — instantly establishes Zuckerberg as one of high-tech’s biggest philanthropists and comes just ahead of the release of “The Social Network,” a movie that paints an unflattering portrait of the boy wonder of the Internet.

The arrangement brings together the young entrepreneur, Newark’s celebrated Democratic mayor and a governor who has become a star of the Republican Party. And it underscores how the remaking of the nation’s urban schools has become a popular cause among young philanthropists.

“What you’re seeing is for the under-40 set, education reform is what feeding kids in Africa was in 1980,” said Derrell Bradford, executive director of the Newark-based education reform group Excellent

Education for Everyone. “Newark public schools are like the new Live Aid.” Last year, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced $290 million in education grants, including $100 million for the school system in Tampa, Fla., and $90 million for the Memphis, Tenn., district. The Gates Foundation also has given more than $150 million to New York City schools over the past eight years.

Exactly how Zuckerberg’s donation will be used in Newark — a school system with about 40,000 students and a budget this year of $940 million — has not been disclosed.

The district has been plagued for years by low test scores, poor graduation rates and crumbling buildings, and was taken over by the state in 1995 after instances of waste and mismanagement, including the spending of taxpayer money by school board members on cars and restaurant meals. Zuckerberg grew up in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., graduated from Associated Press Phillips Exeter Academy in New In this file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg talks about the social network Hampshire in 2002 and attended site’s new privacy settings in Palo Alto, Calif. Schools in New Jersey’s largest city Harvard before dropping out to work are poised to receive $100 million Friday from the founder of Facebook. full time on Facebook.

U.S. restricts, EU bans controversial diabetes pill

European regulators ordered the diabetes drug Avandia off the market and the Food and Drug Administration placed stringent restrictions on its use in the United States, saying heart attack risks associated with the former blockbuster are too great a safety concern to continue its use for most people.

In simultaneous news briefings Thursday, the European Medicines Agency and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced their long-awaited decisions on the fate of GlaxoSmithKline’s controversial drug. The European regulator said it would stop authorizing marketing of Avandia, which will be off the market within the next few months.

The FDA said new patients will be able to get a prescription for Avandia, but only if they can’t control their blood sugar with other medications.

Doctors will have to document that their patients are eligible to receive the drug and have been briefed on its risks. FDA expects the restricted plan “will limit use of Avandia significantly.”

“Although the European Medicines Agency went further by actually suspended marketing of the drug, both regulatory decisions result in essentially the same outcome, virtually complete elimination of the use of this drug by patients around the world,” said Dr. Steve Nissen of the Cleveland Clinic. Nissen, who published the first paper linking Avandia to heart risks, said only a small number of U.S. patients would receive the drug under the new restrictions.

GlaxoSmithKline’s chief medical officer, Dr. Ellen Strahlman, said in a statement that the company will voluntarily stop promoting Avandia in all countries where it operates.

“The company continues to believe that Avandia is an important treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes and is now working with the FDA and EMA to implement the required actions.”

The safety of Avandia, the brand name for rosiglitazone, has been the top drug safety controversy facing the FDA, and its split from European regulators is sure to draw criticism from public safety advocates and confuse patients.

The FDA’s top drug reviewer said the evidence against Avandia was not strong enough to warrant withdrawal.

“As a matter of prudence we are restricting access,” said the FDA’s Dr. Janet Woodcock. “We are not withdrawing the drug at this time because there is considerable uncertainty about this signal and whether or not it is valid.”

The decision marks the second time in three years that the agency has decided to leave Avandia on the market, despite mounting pressure from outside medical experts, politicians and some of its own scientists.

The FDA first approved the drug in 1999 and it became the top-selling diabetes pill in the world.

But use has plummeted since a 2007 analysis linked the drug to heart attack risks.

The European Commission still must approve the recommendations by the European Medicines Agency, a process that could take several weeks.

Decisions by the health regulators usually are not challenged.

“In light of all the information available and including results from some very recent studies, the committee concluded that as of today, the benefits of rosiglitazone can no longer be considered to outweigh its risks,” Dr. Hans-

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“Rosiglitazone was authorized more than 10 years ago,” he said. “Even at that time, there was a question mark over rosiglitazone’s cardiovascular safety.

“What you’re hearing today is the latest step in a chain of regulatory assessments and actions,” Eichler said.

Eichler said the EMA and the FDA communicated frequently and shared data and other information in reviewing the drug’s safety, and said that, in the end, both agencies reached similar conclusions.

“We’re operating in different health care environments, we have different legal frameworks and we had different starting points,” he said in explaining the contrast in action taken by the agencies. “In Europe, we already had a very restricted indication for this drug so we both concluded that in the context of our environments, these are the best ways forward.”

FDA’s critics have framed the Avandia decision as a key test of the agency’s Obama-appointed leadership, who vowed to bolster the agency’s regulatory stance after a series of drug safety problems under the previous administration.

FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the FDA’s decision reflects its unique powers to restrict access to medications.

“While pulling a drug off the market is an extremely rare event in the U.S., it is more common in Europe, where drugs are approved on a conditional basis.

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Annual clash highlights gridiron action tonight

By SCOTT BOWERS Daily Courier Sports Editor

FOREST CITY — Conference play has arrived for NCHSAA prep football.

Four area teams will be locked in gridiron confrontations with conference opponents, with two area teams locked up against each other.

The annual clash between East Rutherford (3-2) and R-S Central (2-3) takes place tonight at East High.

The ‘Puzzle Creek Pirates,’ will welcome in the ‘Palace Boys,’ with much at stake. In addition to the usual bragging rights that go along with a victory, the winner will start the year 1-0 in the 3A/2A South Mountain Athletic Conference.

East’s Justin Barksdale, the Daily Courier/Edward Jones Gridiron Great from the Cavs’ 55-0 win over Bessemer City, and his teammates will be looking for a little pay back for last year’s loss to the Hilltoppers.

Central comes in off a 35-14 loss to Tuscola.

Chase (1-4) will play an undefeated opponent for the second week in a row as homecoming arrives for the Trojans. The Patton Panthers (5-0) have been rolling along and in last year’s first-ever meeting between the two schools, Patton took a 13-6 win.

Thomas Jefferson (0-4) will celebrate another first for the program in Avondale, tonight. The Gryphons will be playing their first-ever home

conference game against a strong Mitchell team.

All three games have a kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Danielle Bouchard (23) returns the volly during the game against Owen Thursday at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.

On TV 1 p.m. (ESPN2) NASCAR Racing Nationwide Series: Dover 200, Practice.

3 p.m. (ESPN2) NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: AAA 400, Qualifying.

7 p.m. (ESPN2) High School Football South Pointe (S.C.) at Spartanburg (S.C.).

7 p.m. (TS) MLB Baseball Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals.

8 p.m. (ESPN) College Football Texas Christian at Southern Methodist.

10 p.m. (FSCR) MLB Baseball Cincinnati Reds at San Diego Padres.

10 p.m. (WGN-A) MLB Baseball Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

11 p.m. (ESPN2) MLS Soccer New York Red Bulls at Los Angeles Galaxy.

Please see Football, Page 3B

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Owen blasts Lady Gryphons

By JACOB CONLEY Sports Reporter

AVONDALE — The Thomas Jefferson Gryphons volleyball team turned in a gritty performance against the Warlasses of Owen, but the visitors used long runs in each set to down TJCA, 3-0 (25-9, 25-11, 25-14).

“I think we improved in each set and that is all you can ask for,” said Coach Nick Longerbeam. “Owen has one of the best hitters we have played all year,

but I told the team that if we played an entire match the way we played for the last part of the third set, we have a chance to be a success.”

Owen jumped to an 8-3 lead in the first set, but a service error and a block by Hannah Bennett pulled the Gryphons to within three, 8-5. The Warlasses unleashed a series of kills that seemed to catch the home team Please see Prep, Page 2B

BOILING SPRINGS — Gardner-Webb Head Coach Steve Patton does not attribute his team’s letdown loss to Western Carolina to Xs and Os, but instead a lack of pride and passion.

“We just came out flat,” said Patton. “We had no passion and you have to have passion in the game of football and play with pride.

“I am proud that we fought like crazy to get back into the game in the second half, but by then, it was too late.”

A lack of pride and passion were far from the only factors that led to the Bulldogs’ first loss of the season. Six turnovers ended many promising GWU drives.

“Any time our offense would seem to get into a rhythm, we would turn the ball over,” said Patton. “Western played a deep quarter zone, instead of man-toman which took away the deep pass. We had trouble completing passes in the flat and then tried to force some deep throws and

Please see Bulldogs, Page 3B

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Lady Hilltoppers Scoreboard foil Freedom, 3-1 BASEBALL

By KEVIN CARVER

National League

Sports Reporter

RUTHERFORDTON — R-S Central stayed atop the SMAC volleyball standings by dispatching Freedom, 3-1 (25-18, 25-23, 24-26, 25-16), Thursday at home.

The Lady Hilltoppers posted a two-set lead, lapsed during the third game, but came back strongly in fourth to put away the Lady Patriots for the victory.

Central and Freedom stayed close momentarily in the first set in finding a 7-7 tie early.

The Lady Hilltopper’s Mackaulie Prescott and Taylor Crowder weren’t backing down though as they both came up with two kills each as Central gained control with a 17-9 lead. Crowder ended the first set on a big middle kill in the final sevenpoint decision.

Game two saw a combined effort on Central’s part with a block from Haley Drabek to begin the set. Prescott and Kenya Logan added two kills each, with a kill and an ace by Katie Yelton that pushed Central’s lead to 15-7.

Freedom fought back as they went on a 16-8 run to tie it up at 23-all. Central dispelled Freedom’s comeback on a kill by Logan and then Drabek blasted her own kill to claim the set by two.

During the third game, Freedom claimed a 10-3 early lead and then upped it to 20-10. Central kept plugging away on a 12-2 run that tied it up at 22-all, but the Lady Patriots’ 12 kills claimed the set.

Central raced out to a 4-0 lead to start the fourth set. Crowder gathered five kills and three blocks in the final frame, while Drabek slapped a short volley, match point to move Central’s SMAC record to 6-1 on the season.

JV Football R-S Central 16, East Rutherford 10

RUTHERFORDTON — R-S Central’s Rashaun Whitesides intercepted a pass with under 30 seconds to go, preserving the Hilltoppers 16-10 win over East Rutherford in JV football, Thursday.

East Rutherford held a 10-8 lead at the half.

R-S Central drove for nearly seven minutes in the third quarter as receiver C. J. Diver caught a 25-yard touchdown pass off Whitesides for the eventual game-winning score.

Donald Wilkins had a touchdown run for the Cavaliers in the loss.

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flat-footed to take a commanding 18-8 lead. TJCA could only manage one point the rest of the way before falling in the opening set, 25-9.

TJCA hung tough early in the 2nd set as Danielle Bouchard delivered consecutive aces to tie the game at 4-4. After Owen had taken an 8-6 lead, Maci Nicholas and Haley Stepp helped to knot the set at 8-all. The visitors, however, went on a long run to go up 2-0 by virtue of a 25-11 win.

The final set followed a familiar path as the Gryphons showed the ability to play with Owen early, by virtue of forging a 4-4 tie. However the home team hit yet another scoring drought falling behind 23-7. The Griffs refused to go quietly as they reeled off seven straight points that included three impressive kills by Nicholas. It was too little, too late, however as TJCA fell 25-14.

East Division W L Pct 92 61 .601 86 67 .562 76 75 .503 74 78 .487 64 88 .421 Central Division

W L Pct Cincinnati 86 67 .562 St. Louis 78 74 .513 Houston 73 79 .480 Milwaukee 70 81 .464 Chicago 69 82 .457 Pittsburgh 53 99 .349 West Division

W L Pct San Diego 85 66 .563 San Francisco 85 67 .559 Colorado 82 69 .543 Los Angeles 73 79 .480 Arizona 61 91 .401

Philadelphia Atlanta Florida New York Washington

GB — 6 15 17 1/2 27 1/2 GB — 7 1/2 12 1/2 15 16 32 1/2 GB — 1/2 3 12 1/2 24 1/2

Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia 1, Atlanta 0 Washington 4, Houston 3 Pittsburgh 11, St. Louis 6 Florida 7, N.Y. Mets 5 Chicago Cubs 2, San Francisco 0 Milwaukee 13, Cincinnati 1 Arizona 8, Colorado 4 San Diego 3, L.A. Dodgers 1 Thursday’s Games St. Louis 9, Pittsburgh 2 Washington 7, Houston 2 San Francisco at Chicago Cubs, late Florida at Milwaukee, late Colorado at Arizona, late San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, late Friday’s Games St. Louis (Wainwright 19-11) at Chicago Cubs (Gorzelanny 7-8), 2:20 p.m.

Atlanta (T.Hudson 16-8) at Washington (Zimmermann 0-2), 7:05 p.m.

Houston (Myers 13-7) at Pittsburgh (Ja. McDonald 4-5), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Dickey 11-7) at Philadelphia (Blanton 7-6), 7:05 p.m.

Florida (A.Miller 1-3) at Milwaukee (M.Rogers 0-0), 8:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Lincecum 14-10) at Colorado (J.Chacin 9-9), 8:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 12-10) at Arizona (Enright 6-5), 9:40 p.m.

Cincinnati (Arroyo 16-10) at San Diego (C.Young 1-0), 10:05 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Atlanta at Washington, 1:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at San Diego, 4:10 p.m.

Houston at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Florida at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 8:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Colorado, 8:10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Atlanta at Washington, 1:35 p.m.

Houston at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 1:35 p.m.

Florida at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.

San Francisco at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 4:10 p.m.

American League East Division

W L Pct New York 92 60 .605 Tampa Bay 90 61 .596 Boston 84 68 .553 Toronto 77 75 .507 Baltimore 61 91 .401 Central Division

W L Pct x-Minnesota 92 60 .605 Chicago 80 72 .526 Detroit 77 75 .507 Kansas City 62 89 .411 Cleveland 62 90 .408 West Division

W L Pct Texas 84 67 .556 Oakland 76 75 .503 Los Angeles 75 77 .493 Seattle 58 94 .382

GB — 1 1/2 8 15 31 GB — 12 15 29 1/2 30 GB — 8 9 1/2 26 1/2

x-clinched division Wednesday’s Games Minnesota 5, Cleveland 1 Chicago White Sox 4, Oakland 3 Detroit 4, Kansas City 2 Tampa Bay 7, N.Y. Yankees 2 Seattle 6, Toronto 3 Boston 6, Baltimore 1 Texas 2, L.A. Angels 1, 12 innings Thursday’s Games

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W L T Pct PF Miami 2 0 0 1.000 29 N.Y. Jets 1 1 0 .500 37 New England 1 1 0 .500 52 Buffalo 0 2 0 .000 17 South

W L T Pct PF Houston 2 0 0 1.000 64 Jacksonville 1 1 0 .500 37 Tennessee 1 1 0 .500 49 Indianapolis 1 1 0 .500 62 North

W L T Pct PF Pittsburgh 2 0 0 1.000 34 Cincinnati 1 1 0 .500 39 Baltimore 1 1 0 .500 20 Cleveland 0 2 0 .000 28 West

W L T Pct PF Kansas City 2 0 0 1.000 37 San Diego 1 1 0 .500 52 Denver 1 1 0 .500 48 Oakland 1 1 0 .500 29 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF Washington 1 1 0 .500 40 N.Y. Giants 1 1 0 .500 45 Philadelphia 1 1 0 .500 55 Dallas 0 2 0 .000 27 South

W L T Pct PF Tampa Bay 2 0 0 1.000 37 New Orleans 2 0 0 1.000 39 Atlanta 1 1 0 .500 50 Carolina 0 2 0 .000 25 North

W L T Pct PF Chicago 2 0 0 1.000 46 Green Bay 2 0 0 1.000 61 Detroit 0 2 0 .000 46 Minnesota 0 2 0 .000 19 West

W L T Pct PF Seattle 1 1 0 .500 45 Arizona 1 1 0 .500 24 San Francisco 0 2 0 .000 28 St. Louis 0 2 0 .000 27

PA 51 55 32 48 PA 20 48 24 33 PA 28 34 38 52 PA 37 56 59 40 PA 21 31 22 51 PA 34 27 54 28 PA 37 54 56 33

Sunday’s Games Dallas at Houston, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m.

Cleveland at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at New Orleans, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Cincinnati at Carolina, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Washington at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m.

Philadelphia at Jacksonville, 4:05 p.m.

San Diego at Seattle, 4:15 p.m.

Oakland at Arizona, 4:15 p.m.

Indianapolis at Denver, 4:15 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Miami, 8:20 p.m.

Monday’s Game Green Bay at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 3 Denver at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Detroit at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS Thursday’s Sports Transactions

BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Signed a two-year player development contract with Columbus (IL). Purchased the contracts of C Luke Carlin and RHP Vinnie Pestano from Columbus (IL).

Transferred C Carlos Santana to the 60-day DL. Placed RHP Hector Ambriz on the 60-day DL. NEW YORK YANKEES — Called up RHP Andrew Brackman from Trenton (EL).

National League WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Announced the resignation of president Stan Kasten, effective at the end of the season.

American Association EL PASO DIABLOS — Released OF Rico Santana, RHP William Buzhardt, LHP Dustin Birosak, RHP Kris Jiggetts and RHP Barry Fowler.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DALLAS MAVERICKS — Signed F Steve Novak.

NEW YORK KNICKS — Signed F Shawne Williams.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Traded G Willie Green and F-C Jason Smith to New Orleans for F Darius Songaila and F Craig Brackins.

PHOENIX SUNS — Signed coach Alvin Gentry to a contract extension through the 2012-13 season.

FOOTBALL National Football League BALTIMORE RAVENS — Agreed to terms with LB Sergio Kindle on a one-year contract.

CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed WR Marcus Henry to the practice squad. Released RB Josh Vaughan from the practice squad.

CHICAGO BEARS — Signed WR Greg Mathews to the practice squad. Terminated the practice squad contract of LB J.D. Folsom.

NEW YORK JETS — Waived T Patrick Brown.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Named Peter McLoughlin president.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Assigned C Nick Bonino, LW Rob Bordson, D Mat Clark, LW Nicolas Deschamps, D Joe DiPenta, LW Brandon McMillan, D Mark Mitera and RW Kyle Palmieri to Syracuse (AHL). Assigned RW Emerson Etem, C Peter Holland RW Devante Smith-Pelly and D Scott Valentine to their junior teams.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Returned F Dalton Smith, F Petr Straka, D Brandon Archibald and D Austin Madaisky to their junior clubs. Released G Riley Gill and G Dan Taylor.

MINNESOTA WILD — Signed D Josh Caron, D Colton Jobke and D Jared Spurgeon.

Reassigned LW Brandon Buck, RW Jarod Palmer, RW Joel Broda, RW Jean-Michel Daoust and G Josh Tordjman to Houston Aeros (AHL), G Darcy Kuemper to Red Deer (WHL), D Josh Caron to Kamloops (WHL) and D Colton Jobke to Kelowna (WHL).

ECHL LAS VEGAS WRANGLERS — Agreed to terms with F Greg Collins and F Matt Price.

LACROSSE National Lacrosse League BUFFALO BANDITS — Signed F Brenden Thenhaus and F Kyle Clancy to two-year contracts.

COLLEGE NCAA — Placed Chattanooga until Sept. 22, 2012 for failing to monitor phone calls and text messages by coaches to recruits.

FORDHAM — Named Cory Hubbard assistant director of tennis/men’s tennis coach.

LA SALLE — Named Mike Sanders assistant business manager and Pam Mancini ticket manager.

MINNESOTA — Suspended WR Troy Stoudermire from the football team indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team.

PITTSBURGH — Dismissed DB Jeff Knox from the football team following an off-campus incident.

SAN DIEGO STATE — Signed women’s basketball coach Beth Burns to a five-year contract extension.

SHENANDOAH — Named Eric Wagner coordinator of team support services.

son youth movement cost Muhsin Muhammad his job and precluded Carolina from going after veteran receivers such as Brandon Marshall, Anquan Boldin or T.J. Houshmandzadeh. The youthful unknown replacements have been nearly non-factors so far — and the New York Giants and Tampa Bay have acted accordingly by stacking the box to stop the run and putting bracket coverage on Smith.

It might explain why the moody Smith declined to answer questions on Clausen or anything else on Thursday.

“We’ve got a very young group there,” coach John Fox said of his receivers.

The Panthers’ second-leading receiver is running back Mike Goodson with five catches for 64 yards. Then comes tight end Dante Rosario with five recep-

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Finally, on the list a receiver shows up fifth. Dwayne Jarrett, beaten out by two rookies for starting assignments in the first two games, has two catches for 40 yards.

Jarrett, one of Carolina’s most disappointing players since being taken in the second round in 2007, didn’t have a pass thrown his way in Carolina’s 20-7 loss to the Buccaneers.

“I had a good talk with coach Fox. It’s not a trust factor,” Jarrett said. “I guess they’re trying out new things. They want to see some of the new guys and find out the right rotation.

Hopefully, this week I can be in the starting lineup.”

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CHARLOTTE (AP) — While the winless Carolina Panthers hope rookie quarterback Jimmy Clausen can spark a stagnant RALEIGH (AP) — Audie Cole has always loved to hit. Since he’s been at North Carolina State, the offense, it would help if he had more than one receiving option. former Golden Gloves fighter has been doing it Through two games, it appears with pads. four-time Pro Bowl pick Steve A boxer in high school, Cole has found a home as Smith is again Carolina’s lone a linebacker at North Carolina State. threat.

He’s one of the top tacklers for the Wolfpack There are numerous ugly (3-0) and will play a focal role in their defense offensive numbers that helped during this week’s Atlantic Coast Conference matchup with ground-oriented Georgia Tech (2-1, get Matt Moore benched after two games. The Panthers have 1-0). two scored touchdowns and “When you’re having fun playing football, it’s committed eight turnovers. hard to lose,” Cole said. “That’s the only way to They’ve allowed eight sacks and have fun, is by winning.” the dominant rushing attack Especially if those victories come with plenty of from a year ago has stalled. hard hits.

But the lack of production at It seems Cole always has had a thing for contact receiver is glaring outside of sports, whether they’re football, baseball or boxSmith, who has eight catches for ing.

141 yards and two scores despite His high school boxing coach back in his homefacing nearly constant double town of Monroe, Mich., thought he could’ve been teams. a contender in the ring, but he knew Cole’s heart The Panthers’ offseawas with football.

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CHAPEL HILL (AP) — North Carolina coach Butch Davis says his football program is trying to do more to monitor what players are doing and who they’re associating with in the wake of an NCAA investigation.

The status of 10 players remains in doubt for this weekend’s game at Rutgers as the NCAA reviews agent-related benefits and possible academic misconduct. Two players, cornerback Kendric Burney and safety Deunta Williams, earned six- and four-game suspensions from the NCAA on Wednesday.

Tiger’s developers reach settlement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Chalk up one victory for Tiger Woods this year.

The developers of Woods’ High Carolina golf course near Asheville, can continue construction after agreeing to reduce the planned impact on area trout streams by almost half of the Woods original design.

The Western North Carolina Alliance and Trout Unlimited had challenged permits issued by the North Carolina’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Woods said in a statement that the new routing would shorten the course’s overall length, which stands at about 7,300 yards.

However, he says High Carolina is still a walkable course with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Attorney DJ Gerken of the Southern Law Environmental Center says the developers approached the groups challenging the permits in order to work out a solution.

Darlington ready for racing festival

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Darlington Raceway President Chris Browning is ready for his track’s third Historic Racing Festival — almost.

Browning twisted his foot last week, dislodging a tendon that has made it painful to walk and caused him to wear a protective boot. Despite the injury, Browning plans to fully oversee things at the festival, which starts on Friday and runs through the weekend.

Former NASCAR star Harry Gant headlines the question-and-answer session set for Saturday, which also includes noteworthy NASCAR names of the past like Ned Jarrett, Leonard Wood and Wadell Wilson.

Browning hopes to pull in a crowd of 5,000 or more in what he calls a festival unique to oval-track racing.

Panthers’ LB Davis wishes he’d worn knee brace

CHARLOTTE (AP) — Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis thinks he would’ve avoided a second torn knee ligament if he was wearing a brace during his rehabilitation. But Davis vows he’ll recover in time to return by November.

Davis was upbeat Thursday after he said he experienced no pain in his right knee for the first time since he started running at full speed as he recovers from a second torn anterior cruciate ligament in seven months.

Davis says if he was a betting man “I’d bet everything I had” on a return this season, with a target date of Nov. 14 against Tampa Bay. Davis glanced at the knee brace on the floor by his locker Thursday and shook his head, saying, “I don’t think we’d be standing here talking about a second surgery if I had it on.”

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East Rutherford’s Justin Barksdale, second from right, was named the Daily Courier/Edward Jones Gridiron Great after scoring 3 touchdowns on three carries in the Cavs’ 55-0 win over Bessemer City, last Friday. Barksdale averaged 20 yards per carry. East Rutherford’s Jonta Jackson, second from left, was named the Daily Courier/Edward Jones Lineman of the Week after recording two sacks and blocking a punt. Joining Barksdale and Jackson, from left to right, are Edward Jones’ David Smith, East Coach Clint Bland, Edward Jones’ Frank Faucette and Edward Jones’ George Allen.

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comes — most of those favoring the Cavaliers.

But, in 2009, R-S Central slammed the Cavaliers, 24-0, as it held East to 120 yards of total offense and seven first downs. The Cavs crossed midfield just twice the entire game as the Hilltoppers’ defense swarmed on nearly every play.

But, like every other game ever played in this series, what happened last year is long forgotten — or is it?

“It was on the board Monday morning,” said East Coach Clint Bland. “I’ve reminded them of that each and every day.”

The importance of the game, nor last year’s outcome, was lost on Central Coach Mike Cheek.

“It means a lot to a lot of people,” Cheek said. “The game means a lot to all the communities involved — from Rutherfordton and Spindale to Forest City and Ellenboro. It means a lot.

“I keep reminding the kids that eight years ago, we never played in a big game ... with the exception of the county rival games. Now, we have played in some big games and I hope those experiences will serve our kids well Friday.”

When East has the ball: The Cavaliers will mix in I-formation, spread and even Wildcat formations with Adrian Wilkins at the heart of the East attack.

“When you have a RB like that, like they do in Adrian, who can go 80 yards at anytime ... you have to do your best every time he touches the ball,” said Cheek. “That’s our No. 1 focus. But, he is involved as a running back, a wide receiver, a punt returner and a kick returner ... they get the ball into his hands as much as they can.”

When Central has the ball: The Hilltoppers continue to employ the Wing-T offense, but Central will mix in spread formations and run option out of different looks.

“The Wing-T is something that coach (Cheek) learned a long time ago from Coach (David) Smith,” Bland said. “He’s running more spread, more option this year. We tried to show the kids the best out of those formations on videotape and Coach Levine has been working furiously to develop a game plan for the different looks our kids will see.”

East player to watch: RB Adrian Wilkins.

The A-train has lifted his game to another level through five games. But, it is another player that Coach Bland is looking for good things from.

“I’m looking for Maddox (Stamey) to step up against eight people in that box and he has to make some key completions and be aware enough to throw it away when the pressure comes,” Bland said. “At some point, we will need him to throw and this Friday it may come down to that.”

Central player to watch: FB Cameron Green. The junior fullback is still the key component in Central’s Wing-T, and, tonight, his number will be called early and often.

“We are going to go with what makes us a better football team,” said Cheek. “We have been our own worst enemy. We simply need to play our game.”

Key to the game: Emotion. Rivals often bring out the best in each other. The team,

which can focus its emotion, and to a certain extent control it, will have the best opportunity to come out on top.

Patton at Chase CHASE — The going is only going to get tougher for the Trojans.

Chase, rattled by a 6-0 loss to Cherryville, fell in a back-and-forth contest with undefeated West Lincoln, last Friday. The Trojans surrendered over 300 rushing yards in the loss as MLB Davon Hines was unable to suit up.

Hines is not expected to play, tonight, against the undefeated Panthers.

“Davon’s just not moving well,” said Chase Coach Daniel Bailey. “We had him Davon Hines out at practice and you can tell he’s not fully there yet. Last week, his loss, it hurt us defensively. This week, I think it may hurt us more on offense.

“We have been rotating Hines in at fullback with Carlos (Watkins) and T.J. (McMullens) and now, if he’s out, we’re down to a twoman rotation versus a three-man rotation. In warm weather, that could be a factor.”

The Panthers, a 3A program from the Morganton area, are much-improved under new head coach, Chris Deal. Deal, who interviewed for the Chase job over the offseason, landed at Patton and installed the spread offense and a 4-3 defense with Cover 2 tendencies.

“You know they will mix things up — on both sides of the ball. We saw them play some man on defense, so we know we have to be aware of that,” Bailey said.

Player to watch: WB Tyler Gaffney.

Gaffney will more than likely be back under center as QB Tyreece Gossett continues to nurse injuries. But, Gaffney will need his offensive line to step up and open holes on running plays, and protection on passing downs.

Key to the game: Turn it around. The Trojans can peek ahead and know that the calender turns to three straight road games after tonight. Chase needs a win.

Mitchell at Thomas Jefferson AVONDALE — A year ago, the Mountaineers scored 77 points against the Gryphons.

Thomas Jefferson (0-4) feels it has improved its program from a season ago, and tonight will be a good litmus test for how much improvement there has been.

Mitchell (2-2) has been scoring points — 134 overall, 33.5 per game — while the Gryphons’ defense has struggled to keep teams out of their end zone (168 points allowed, 42 per game).

TJ’s defense simply must show improvement, tonight.

“We can be in the discussion if we keep them in the 30s,” said Coach Tony Helton.

Player to watch: The D-line. The Gryphons have a mix of youth, at the position, that is learning on the job. They will be tested early

by Mitchell.

Key to the game: Limit chances. The Mounties will take full advantage of turnovers and QB Will Beam must be careful with his choices.

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that is what led to the interceptions.”

One might think that Patton and his charges would want to put the Western game behind them as quickly as possible. But, the exact opposite is true.

“I don’t ever want the team to forget how it feels to lose a game like this,” said Patton. “That way, they will do anything not to experience that feeling again” Up next for the Bulldogs is another non-conference tilt deep in the heart of Texas against the Bearkats of Sam Houston State.

Even though this contest is of the non-conference variety, Patton urges his team to treat it as a crucial conference game.

“We all know about the automatic bid and how important the conference games are, but you have to treat all the games equally,” said Patton. “Because if you think you can just cruise through this part of the season and flip a switch to play at 100-percent in the conference games, you are not going to be successful.”

The Bearkats offer GWU an opponent that is eerily similar to Western Carolina. The Bearkats enter their game with the Bulldogs with an 0-2 record, having been outscored 90-17 in those contests.

“Sam Houston State has a couple of FBS transfers in a running back from LSU and a receiver from Michigan,” said Patton.

“Plus, all but four of their players on the two deep roster are from Texas and that’s a state where kids get their first football when they are still in the crib, so you know they are good.”

When on offense, the Bulldogs will look to get their air attack back on track. “ Their corners and safeties like to play man-to-man and we are very optimistic about how our wide receivers match up against that,” said Patton. “Their offense likes to run a lot of option and the defense has stopped the option pretty well the last several seasons.”

Even with these factors seemingly in the Bulldogs favor, Patton points back to his early keys as paramount in the game.

“If we play with pride, passion and the best of our ability, we have an excellent chance to win the game. If we don’t, there is a good chance we come away feeling worse than we did last week,” Patton said.

Kickoff is set for Saturday at 7 p.m.

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unemployment claims rise last week, breaking a recent trend of declines. The Labor Department said claims jumped by 12,000 and are still at levels that signal employers are not significantly adding new jobs.

Unemployment claims had fallen consistently in recent weeks, reducing worries that the economy might fall back into recession. Modest improvements in many economic reports have driven stocks sharply higher in September.

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 13 of the past 16 days, but broke a five-day winning streak on Wednesday. Some market watchers are starting to think the rally may have run its course.

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 76.89, or 0.7 percent, to close at 10,662.42.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 9.45, or 0.8 percent, to 1,124.83, falling back below a closely watched threshold of 1,131. That had been the high end of its recent trading range until Monday, when the index charged above that level and stayed there, something analysts see as a bullish sign. Prior to Monday, the S&P had only crossed above 1,131 one time since June 21.

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PLANNING AHEAD

There are many aspects of our lives that allow us to plan ahead, we plan for our children’s college education, we plan for retirement, we even make plans naming the person who will make decisions for us in medical care if we are unable. Another area of our life that allows us to take great burden off of our family is the pre-planning of our funeral arrangements.

By making a few basic decisions today you can help alleviate a great deal of stress on your family when the need arises. Some of the decisions that will be made will involve what type of service you may want, whether you wish to be buried or cremated, where the burial will take place, what type of casket or urn you may prefer, and other details such as minister, pallbearers, and clothing.

Once you tell us exactly what you may want, we put this in writing and establish a file for future reference. You are also given the choice to pre-fund your arrangements if there are no other funding sources.

This unselfish act will alleviate your loved ones from asking the questions: Did we do the right thing? Is this what he/she would have wanted? Did we forget anything? Did we spend too little or too much?

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Stocks weaken on job numbers

NEW YORK (AP) — A September stock rally weakened on Thursday as investors were disappointed by a jump in unemployment claims and more signs of trouble for Europe’s economy.

The market got off to a bad start after applications for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly last week. European stocks also sank after following a lower reading on business activity in the 16 countries that use the euro and news that Ireland’s economy shrank 1.2 percent in the second quarter.

The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 77 points, its second day of losses. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index, the benchmark most often used by professional investors, fell below a key threshold watched by technical analysts. Gold hit another record as traders sought safe havens.

The slide raised doubts about whether a three-week rally that vaulted stocks higher in September would continue. The Dow is still up 6.5 percent for the month, but is 4.8 percent below its 2010 high reached on April 26. For the year, it’s up 2.2 percent.

Traders were disappointed to see first-time

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A Blockbuster store is seen in Barre, Vt., Wednesday. Troubled video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and said Thursday it plans to keep stores and kiosks open as it reorganizes.

Associated Press

Blockbuster tries to rewrite script SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Blockbuster video stores used to be the town square for home entertainment, bustling with people roaming the aisles in search of a movie that the whole family could enjoy in their living room for just a few bucks.

The stores melded discovery and convenience, making it possible to stumble upon a movie that you would never have bothered to see in the theaters and be back on your couch in a matter of minutes with your own bowl of popcorn.

And if you were on the fence about buying a VCR back in the 1980s, Blockbuster was everywhere, turning the decision into a no-brainer.

Now we’re more likely to pluck DVDs out of a mailbox or a vending machine in the local supermarket — or get even more immediate gratification by playing a movie through cable or high-speed Internet.

The long shift finally pushed Blockbuster Inc. into bankruptcy Thursday, raising the possibility that another cultural touchstone could crumble amid the upheaval unleashed by new technology and savvy entrepreneurs who know how to exploit it.

For now, Blockbuster intends to continue operating its remaining 3,300 U.S. stores

under Chapter 11 protection, although analysts expect hundreds of them to close under new owners led by billionaire investor Carl Icahn.

That will likely mean mass layoffs among Blockbuster’s 25,500 employees, including 7,500 fulltime workers.

And if Icahn and the rest of the new ownership hope to save Blockbuster, it will require coming up with an antidote to the dual threats posed by Netflix and video vending machine operator Redbox, which is owned by Coinstar Inc. Blockbuster’s decade-long downfall from video-rental powerhouse to has-been is a story of how shortsighted management and corporate arrogance helped turn a couple of brash upstarts into the new stars of home entertainment.

It probably would have been in a far better position had it taken a company called Netflix more seriously in 1999 when the upstart started taking DVD rental orders online and mailing the discs to people’s homes.

Netflix added a twist that immediately appealed to Blockbuster customers longing for another choice: monthly subscription plans that allowed households to keep up to several DVDs at a time without incurring late fees.

The offer tapped into consumer anger because Blockbuster’s fees could double or triple the cost of a video rental. And Netflix’s flat-fee system also ended up killing a golden goose for Blockbuster. In 2000 Blockbuster collected nearly $800 million in late fees, accounting for 16 percent of its revenue. Last year, those late fees had plunged to $134 million, or just 3 percent of the company’s revenue.

Blockbuster tried dropping its late fees a few years ago, but that didn’t work out well because it kept the most popular DVDs out of its stores for long stretches.

And when Blockbuster finally tried to counter Netflix with its own DVD-by-mail service, its average revenue fell even further to just $2.79 per disc, nearly a buck below previous levels.

Even when Netflix started to gain enough traction to go public in 2002, Blockbuster’s thenCEO John Antioco dismissed it as a niche service.

“The best analogy I can think of is that Netflix seemed like a buffet,” said Securities analyst Michael Pachter. “While you could see some people liking the idea of having all you can eat for one price, you would never imagine it turning into a major competitor to McDonald’s.”

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Quitting is hard ... but not impossible.

The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Friday, September 24, 2010 — 5B

Flock to the Rock set for this weekend FOREST CITY– Local birding expert Simon Thompson, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited Asheville, along with a bevy of area ornithologists will lead walks and workshops during the Second Annual Flock to the Rock at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park Sept. 25-26.

Birding organizations will also be sharing information about their clubs and work in the birding community. Wild Birds Unlimited will sell all kinds of bird products and feeders found at their store in Asheville.

This September weekend also coincides with the annual hawk migration when dozens, sometimes hundreds, of hawks can be seen flying over the park on their way to southern wintering grounds.

Guided walks will be held both Saturday and Sunday at 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m.

Workshops, which include beginner birding and bird-friendly backyard, will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Also on Sunday, guests will have the opportunity to view and learn about rehabilitating non-releasable Contributed photos birds of prey from Balsam Mountain Preserve.

Above, bird lovers will gather this weekend during the Second Annual Flock to the Rock event at There is no additional charge with park Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park. Various birds, including hawks who will be migrating, can be admission for all Flock to the Rock events and seen during the weekend. activities.

Ornithologist will speak at several events

Simon Thompson

FOREST CITY —Simon Thompson, a well known ornithologist who owns and operates his own bird watching and natural history tour company, Ventures, Inc., will present a bird watching program and hike at the Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve, near Lake Lure, on Friday, Oct., 1, at 9 a.m., rain or shine.

The public is invited and there is no charge for attending the program.

The program will include a presentation by Simon Thompson in the Nature Center focusing on how to attract birds to backyards and how to identify the most common species of birds. The presentation will be immediately followed by a hike on the trails in Walnut Creek Preserve. Those attending the program should dress for an outdoor hike, including sturdy walking shoes. The hike will include some moderate hill walking. Those who want to attend the birding presentation but not stay for the hike may do so.

Thompson, the ornithologist at Chimney Rock State Park, has lived in Malta, Africa and Lebanon, where his interest in birds began. He has been the ornithologist at FENCE until he started his company, Ventures. He is a member of the American Birding Association and the Carolina Bird Club, and plans many bird watching talks and programs

throughout western North Carolina.

Walnut Creek Preserve is a 2,100 acre conservation and equestrian community located in northern Polk County near Lake Lure. The Nature Center is designed to provide indoor space for programs primarily related to the natural habitat of the Blue Ridge foothills.

To reach the Nature Center from Forest City or Rutherfordton, take Highway 108 west to Highway 9, then north on Highway 9 for 5 miles to McGuinn Road and turn right. Go 1 mile to Big Level Road at dead end and turn left. Go 2/10ths of one mile to Aden Green Road on the right opposite Found Feather Farm. The Nature Center driveway into Walnut Creek Preserve is on the left, 3/10th of one mile down Aden Green Road. For more information, call (828) 429-0142.

To reach the Nature Center from the Lake Lure area, take Highway 9 south to Big Level Road at Sunny View Elementary School. Turn left on Big Level Road and go 1.3 miles to Aden Green Road on the left opposite Found Feather Farm. The Nature Center driveway into Walnut Creek Preserve is on the left, 3/10th of one mile down Aden Green Road. For more information, call (828) 429-0142.

6B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Friday, September 24, 2010

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At Your Leisure Hobbies and crafts

Off the Beaded Path, Forest City, offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com: Ongoing – Try-it-Tuesdays, brief jewelry-making demos Sept. 24 – Wire ring workUpcoming classes – shop, 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Beginning quilting, paper Sept. 25 – Vertigo earrings, piecing, fabric doll Making, 10 a.m. to noon jacket, purse, sampler and Sept. 28 – Zippity do-da more bracelet, 6 to 8 p.m.

Sept. 30 – Wirelace casSept. 25 – Bow tucks purse, 2 to 4:30 p.m.; a second class cade necklace, 6 to 8 p.m. is set for Oct. 2 from 9 am. to noon Good Earth Pottery Studio, Forest City, goodObsessions Beads, Forest earthpotterystudio.com: City, obsessionsbeads.com: Pottery classes – Mondays, Sept. 25 – Fallen in love, 1 Wednesdays and Thursdays p.m. from 6 to 9:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays from Sept. 25 – Copper and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. coins, 3 p.m.

Independent study – Sept. 28 – Stitched hoops, Tuesdays from 6 to 9:30 6 p.m. p.m.; Wednesdays and Sept. 30 – Getting back to Thursdays from 1:30 to 5 basics, 6 p.m. p.m.

Ann’s Cozy Quilts & Fabrics, Rutherfordton, quiltfabricstore.com

Red Planet Games & Hobbies, Forest City, redplanethobbies.com: Monday – Family Board Game Night, 6 p.m.

Tuesdays — Magic the Gathering Tournament, 6 p.m.

Wednesdays — New comic books arrive, Dungeons & Dragons Encounters, 6 to 9 p.m.

Thursdays — The Spoils Tournament, 6 p.m.

Fridays — Friday Night Magic starts at 6 p.m.

Saturdays — Hero Clix Tournament, 1 p.m.; Monsterpocalypse, 6 p.m.

Restaurants and bars

Dove’s Cove, Forest City: Tuesday – Karaoke at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday – Line dancing, 5 p.m. unitl Thursday – Open mic

Friday – Live DJ playing top 100 hits Saturday – Live band: Mother Loade

wooven wire mosaic jewelry, Nantucket mini basket and stitching and senciling techniques for making an heirloom holiday stocking or pillow.

M Squared Restaurant, Spindale, msquaredrestaurant.com: Wednesdays – Trivia, 8 p.m.

Gardner-Webb University’s Department of Fine Arts, Boiling Springs:

Gaesthaus Salzburg Restaurant, Lake Lure: Octoberfest 2010, Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons in October, live German music and singalongs.

Arts

Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild, Rutherfordton, rcvag.com: Oct. 9 – “Four for Fun,” Saturday morning workshops; workshops feature kudzu crafts and cuisines,

Ceramics and Photography exhibit, Communications Studies Hall Gallery, through Oct. 15.

Artist gala concert and art exhbiit, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m., Blanton Auditorium in Hamrick Hall.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon: Explore the Arts – first Thursday of every month Continued Page 8B

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The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Friday, September 24, 2010 — 7B SHOE by Chris Cassat and Gary Brookins

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War-zone romance will be tested Dear Abby: I met a man here in Afghanistan. (We are both deployed.) Since that day we have been together. “Ben” knows that I love him very much. He is scheduled to leave in two months. I am scheduled to leave two months after that.

Ben lives in Georgia, and I come from Texas. We want to make it work when we leave here. I’ll continue with my job, but because he’s a contractor, Ben will be unemployed.

I’m not worried about it because I know he’s a go-getter.

Abby, I have had difficulty when it comes to relationships. I am scared to let my guard down and let this good man provide a life for my children and me. Please give me some good advice on how I should handle this. — In Love Dear In Love: Being under lifeand-death pressure sharpens all of the senses. When people are in a strange or dangerous environment, their emotions can be heightened.

This is not to say that people in a war zone can’t fall legitimately in love — it does happen. And it may have happened for you and Ben. However, the test of the strength of your relationship will come after you are both back home in the USA. You two have a ways to go before you step up to the altar. Your children need to meet Ben, get to know him and accept him. And he needs to prove to you that he can be not

Dear Abby Abigail van Buren

only a life partner to you, but a father to your children.

Dear Abby: A close female friend moved near me with the intention of starting a serious relationship. We’re in our 20s and finishing college.

“Hallie” has just been diagnosed with stage 2 ovarian cancer. While her prognosis is fairly optimistic, her doctors say she’ll be unable to have children. Hallie loves kids. Knowing she can’t have any has broken her heart. After a few days of pushing me away, Hallie offered me an “out.”

She told me I should think carefully about everything before deciding to go through all of this with her. I want to be with her in every way I can, but I can’t help wondering how things may change for both of us if she beats this. — Torn Apart Dear Torn Apart: Hallie is an intelligent young woman. If she beats the cancer, you will be like many other childless couples — deciding whether to remain childless, adopt or hire a surrogate. You will also appreciate more fully than most what a gift each day you have together really is. And you’ll love each other until death do you part.

Sarcoidosis = watch and wait Dear Dr. Gott: I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis after many bonemarrow tests, blood work, X-rays, pet scans and finally by removal of my spleen, which was greatly enlarged and filled with nodules. I requested a second opinion on the diagnosis, and the second doctor agreed with the first. It is inactive but in my lungs, and he tells me the normal treatment is 60 milligrams of prednisone daily for up to two years to reduce the scarring and inflammation. But, with that high dose, it will cause other major problems.

Do you have other information that I might find useful?

Dear Reader: Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disorder that can affect any organ in the body. It is marked by small, round bumps in the tissue around the affected organs to include the lungs, spleen, mucus membranes, salivary glands, lymph nodes and skin. Less common are the eyes and liver that can also

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be affected. While the exact cause of the disease is unknown, it appears linked to the immune system overreacting to an unknown pathogen, toxin or drug that enters the body through inhaling. Genetic factors also play a role, as do race and age.

Some people do not need any treatment at all. When symptoms are present, treatment will vary depending on which organs are affected.

While you may never recover completely, there are steps you can take to lessen symptoms. If your physician prescribes medication, be sure to take it according to the recommendations. Abstain completely from smoking, and avoid as many other irritants as possible.

IN THE STARS Your Birthday, Sept. 24; Some new developments are indicated involving your social life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Let that wonderful spirit of cooperation be pronounced in all that you do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - You’re in an especially good cycle for beginning.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Contact that impressive person you recently met.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Don’t start anything that you might have difficulty finishing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - If you’re able to make a choice, chooose mindful assignments.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Making due with what you have will give your bank account the rest it deserves.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) - You’ll never fit in a subservient role.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Don’t do anything to call attention to yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Mingle only with friends who have a positive outlook on life.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) - It might be far nicer to coast, but it isn’t likely to get you anywhere.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - A healthy curiosity can prove to be a big asset, so don’t hesitate to ask some questions about anything that might interest you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) - An associate might have something to offer that could be of benefit to someone who knows how to promote it.

8B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Friday, September 24, 2010

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At Your Leisure Performances

Union Mills Learning Center, Union Mills, unionmillslearningcenter.org: Bluegrass – Every Friday in the auditorium, 7 p.m.; $5, younger than 12 free; concessions start at 6 p.m.; this week’s concert features George Watson, South Mountain Connection, Fibergrass and more.

The Foundation, Spindale, foundationshows.com: Sister Chicks for Christ Ladies Night Out – Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m.

Jon Reep – Oct. 21, 8 p.m.

Otherwise Known As Sheila the Great – Oct. 27, 10 a.m. and noon Harold and the Purple Crayon – Nov. 2, 10 a.m. and noon Pianafiddle – Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.

The Littlest Angel – Dec. 2, 10 a.m. and noon Kathy Mattea – Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.

James Gregory – Jan. 21, 8 p.m.

Chamber Orchestra Kremlin – Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.

A Second Helping: The Church Basement Ladies Sequel – March 10, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

John Davidson – March 21, 7:30 p.m.

Stuart Little – March 31, 10 a.m. and noon Dr. Etta, Family Specialist – April 1, 8 p.m.

We the People – April 6, 10 a.m.

Tryon Little Theater, Tryon, tltinfo.org: “Welcome to Mitford” – Sept. 23-26 and Sept.

30-Oct. 3 “MonkY Business” – Nov. 11 “Oliver!” – Feb. 11-20 “Done to Death” – April 28-May 8

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Dance N Play in Spanish, Rutherfordton: Latin dancing classes for adults – Thursdays from 6 to

7:15 p.m., $35/month Latin dancing classes for children – Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., $35/ month Zumba – Monday through Friday evenings, Saturdays 10 to 11 a.m.

Drum lessons – Tuesdays at 4 p.m. (limited to two students per class), $38/month (includes student booklet)

The 10-day fair features carnival rides and games, entertainment, food and beverages and exhibits for livestock, poultry, fine arts and crafts.

Grandstand entertainment includes: Oct. 1 and 7 – Demolition Derby Oct. 2 and 8 – Figure 8 Racing Oct. 3 and 10 – Rodeo Oct. 4 – Jason Michael Carroll Oct. 5 – The Tams Oct. 6 – Tenth Avenue North Oct. 9 – OTTPA Tractor Pull For information, visit www.

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and seniors age 65 and older get in free. Ride sheets can 35th Annual Gatlinburg also be purchased in advance Craftsmen’s Fair: Oct. $10 for a sheet of 18 tickets.

7-23, Gatlinburg Convention For information, including a Center. The fair is recognized complete schedule of events as one of the top 20 events and showtimes, and to buy in the southeaster US by the fair tickets, visit ncstatefair.

Southeast Tourism Society. org/2010.

Includes art available for viewing and sale as well as Snuffy Jenkins Festival: demonstrations. Hours are Oct. 16 on the campus of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and Isothermal Community Chimney Rock Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

College. This year’s festiChimney Rock, chimneyAdmission is $6 adults, free val will feature Raymond rockpark.com: for children 12 and younger.

Fairchild, Phil and Gaye What’s Blooming in Fall – For more information, call Johnson, Far City Boys and Sept. 1-30; Oct. 1-31; Nov. 865-436-74749 or visit www. more. The festival com1-16 craftsmenfair.com. memorates the heritage of Hammered Dulcimer with bluegrass music in the area John Mason – Sept. 30; Oct. 30th Annual Hominy and Dewit “Snuffy” Jenkins, 1, 3, 28 and 31; Nov. 1, 4, 26, Valley Fall Color Singing: an iconic figure from 27 and 28 18th Annual Moonshiners Oct. 9-10 and 16-17, 2 p.m., Rutherford County. For more Naturalist series, Birding – Reunion: Oct. 1 and 2, in on Hwy. 151 in Candler at information, visit snuffyjenSept. 25 and 26 New Propsect, S.C. A weekHominy Valley Music Park; kinsfestival.com.

Flock to the Rock – Sept. end of music, camping and featuring various gropus and 25 and 26 fun loving hillbiillies. Tickets trios. Tickets are $14 adults; Southern Christmas Simon Says Guided Bird are $25 for the day or $45 for children 12 and younger Show: The 43rd Annual Walk, Southbound Migration the weekend (includes camp- admitted free. Bring a lawn Southern Christmas Show – Oct. 10 ing and all concerts). No chair or rent one for $1. is set for Nov. 11-21 at The Naturalist Series, Color Me pets, fireworks, four-wheelPark (formerly Charlotte Curious – Oct. 16 ers, modified golf carts, glass Prater’s Mill Country Merchandise Mart). The Shutterbugs Nature containers or radio music Fair: Oct. 9 and 10 near show offers holiday crafts, Photography Workshop – allowed. For information, Dalton, Ga. The Prater’s gifts, decorations, festive Oct. 23 and 24 visit www.moonshiners.com. Mill Country Fair is an outfoods and art. Show ares Fall Girl Scout Day – Nov. 6 door festival of juried artare Monday, Tuesday and Naturalist Series, Backyard Ache Around the Lake: ists and craftsmen, musiSundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Habitats – Nov. 20 Oct. 2, Lake Lanier. A 8- or cians and cooks. The fair is Wednesdays, Thursdays, Santa on the Chimney – 5K or a two-mile run run sponsored by the Prater’s Fridays and Saturdays, 10 Dec. 4, 11 are part of the event that Mill Foundation, a nonprofit a.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets can Winter Homeschool Day – benefits St. Luke’s Hospital organization of volunteers. be purchased online or at Dec. 8 Foundation. Registration Proceeds from the fair go to Harris Teeter locations. For Naturalist Series, before Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. the preservation of the hisinformation, visit www.

Handmade Holidays – Dec. (online only) is $40; othtoric site. Hours are 9 a.m. to southernchristmasshow.com.

18 erwise, registration is $35.

6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.

For more information, visit to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission Six Days in November: KidSenses Children’s achearoundthelake.org. is $5; children 12 and young- Third annual event in Museum, Rutherfordton, er are free. For information, Winston-Salem Nov. 16-21; kidsenses.com: Autumn at OZ: Oct. 2-3 call 706-694-MILL or visit events include symphony Sept. 24 – Pajama Party in Beech Mountain at the pratersmill.org. and jazz concerts, theatre, Sept. 25 – Farm Day: site of the Land of Oz. The art exhibitions, dance, films, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tri-Cit event includes live music, N.C. State Fair: Oct. 14-24 food events and more.

Tailgate Farmer’s Market; a tour of Dorothy’s House, at the N.C. State Fairgrounds crafts, exhibits, presentaa mini Oz museum, Judy in Raleigh. Featuring rides Carolina Community tions; first 50 visitors will Garland Memorial Overlook and attractions, exhibits, Chorous Christmas receive a free mini pumpkin. Gazebo, visits with Tin Man, music and more.

Concert: Dec. 12, 3 p.m., at Dorothy, Lion and Scarecrow Discount tickets are availthe Polk County High School Upcoming events and more. able now through Oct. 14.

Auditorium. Rehearsals Dixie Classis Fair: Sessions are at 10 a.m., Adult tickets are $6 in begin Oct. 4 at the Tryon Located in the city of noon and 2 p.m. Tickets are advance, $8 at the gate.

Prebyterian Church at 6:30 Winston-Salem, this year’s $16.50 in advance and $20 Children’s tickets are $2 in p.m. For more information, fair will be held Oct. 1-10. at the event. Tickets are advance or $3 at the gate. visit www.caronlinacommuThe theme is “Unleashed.” available online at www.visi- Children five and younger nitychorus.org.

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Short stocky black male dog w/white on chest & feet, graying muzzle, lg. ears that stick up. Shy & timid, indoor dog. Lost on 9/18 from Padgett Burns Rd., Mt. Vernon area.

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Found 9/16: Convenience Center in Gilkey White M part German shepherd, possible lab Very friendly. 429-6119 Small m dog, b/w coat Shih Tzu mix. Not fixed, wearing flea collar. Found 9/21 vicinity of J. Morgan St, FC. Call 828-919-9299 Solid white M lab mix wearing brown collar w/paws.

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North Carolina, Rutherford County AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 09 SP 474 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Steve M Calyore and Lisa M Calyore, married to each other and Eric A Levine and Catherine D Levine, married to each other to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), which was dated April 4, 2006 and recorded on April 4, 2006 in Book 893 at Page 302, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 5, 2010 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 147 as shown on survey by R.L. Greene, PLS entitled “Greyrock Subdivision Phase 1B as recorded in Plat Book 25 at Page 207, said plat being one of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 205 through 208 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry, reference to said recorded plats being made for a more particular description of said Lot 147. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO all easements, restrictions and rights of ways of record and a nonexclusive appurtenant easement for ingress, egress and regress is conveyed over and upon all private subdivision roads for GreyRock at Lake Lure as shown on the above-described plats and the plats for Phase 1A as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 25, at Pages 188 through 192 and to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for GreyRock as recorded in Book 858, at Page 122 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and also being recorded in Book 3827, page 764 of the Buncombe County, NC Registry. BEING a portion of that property conveyed to LR Buffalo Creek, LLC by deeds recorded in Deed Book 855, at Page 816 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and as recorded in Deed Book 3793, at Page 665 of the Buncombe County, NC Registry.

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Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: Lot 147 on Winter Star Road at Greyrock Resort, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Steven M. Calyore and Wife, Lisa M. Calyore.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 09-20937-FC01, 747335 9/24, 10/01/2010

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2C — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Friday, September 24, 2010 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Collector of Affidavit of the estate of DAN LEE MASON of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said DAN LEE MASON to present them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of December, 2010 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

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GEORGE BALLARD and wife, BEVERLY BALLARD, Defendants/Judgment Debtors.

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: George Ballard and wife Beverly Ballard TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Filing of Foreign Judgment and Judgment You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than November 4, 2010, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

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/s/_________________________ Lydia A. Hoza Attorney for Plaintiffs/Judgment Creditors Post Office Box 458 Shelby, North Carolina 28150 Telephone: 704/482-7300 North Carolina State Bar Number 25573

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD NOTICE OF SALE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Avery Ted Cashion III and Joan Cashion, dated December 10, 2008, and recorded in Book 1028 at page 547 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County; and under and by virtue of the authority vested in the undersigned as Substitute Trustee by that certain instrument recorded in Book 1006 at Page 611 the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County; and under and by virtue of that certain Authorization, Findings and Order entered by the Clerk of Superior Court of Rutherford County on September 8, 2010, and of record in File 10 SP 368, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust and the said Deed of Trust being by its terms subject to foreclosure, and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded the foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness, and due notice having been given to those entitled to same, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, at the Courthouse door in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina, at 12:00 Noon, on September 30, 2010, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same being owned of record by Avery Ted Cashion III and Joan Cashion, and being more particularly described as follows: TRACT II: Lot 23 A, Lurewoods Manor BEING all of Lot #23 A Revised containing 3.00 acres as shown on plat duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, NC in Plat Book 26 at Page 291, to which reference is hereby made for a more full and complete description.

ALSO BEING all of that same property described in a deed recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County in Deed Book 888, at Page 632.

TOGETHER with all those rights and interest in that certain easement and right of way agreement recorded in Deed Book 864 at page 239, Rutherford County Registry.

TRACT III: Lot 24 E, Lurewoods Manor BEING all of Lot 24 E as shown on a plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County in Plat Book 19, at Page 11, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

ALSO BEING all of that same property described in a deed recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County in Deed Book 895, at Page 643.

TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO easements, rights of way and restrictions of record.

Together with all the buildings, fixtures and improvements thereon, and all rights, easements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, including all heating, plumbing, ventilating, lighting goods, equipment and other tangible and intangible property, attached to or reasonably necessary to the use of such premises.

The aforesaid sale will be made subject to all encumbrances existing prior to the recording of the above-referenced Deed of Trust, including all valid and enforceable liens and also will be subject to all taxes and special assessments outstanding against the property.

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/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Should the property be purchased by a party other than the holder of the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, that purchaser must pay, in addition to the amount bid, the following items: (i) the tax required by N.C. Gen. Stat. Section 7A-308(a)(1) of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100) of the bid amount up to a maximum tax of Five Hundred Dollars ($500), and (ii) the excise tax on conveyance required by N.C. Gen. Stat. Section 105-228.28 et seq. of One Dollar ($1) per Five Hundred Dollars ($500) or fractional part thereof of the bid amount.

The successful bidder at sale may be required to make an immediate cash deposit of the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty and no/100 Dollars ($750.00).

The upset bids procedure of North Carolina General Statute Section 45-21.27 is applicable to this sale.

The following applies if the property being sold is residential real property with less than 15 rental units: (1) Pursuant to NCGS Section 45-21.29, the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold may issue an order of possession of the property in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession. (2) Any person who occupies residential real property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord.

The tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Date of Notice: September 8, 2010 ________________________________ Walter W. Pitt, Jr. Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 21029 Winston-Salem, NC 27120-1029 336-722-3700

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North Carolina, Rutherford County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 396 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Charles Wallace Langdon, Sue Ann Langdon to Radey & Layton, PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated June 8, 2007 and recorded on June 11, 2007 in Book 961 at Page 471, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 5, 2010 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: Situate, lying and being in Logan Store Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being a portion of the lands of Barry K. Jones and wife, Rebecca Jones, by a deed recorded in Deed Book 694 at Page 341, Rutherford County Registry, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds according to a map of survey by Davis Surveying, Stephen R. Choun, Registered Land Surveyor, bearing drawing number 10-230, and dated September 28, 2006, as follows: Beginning at an unmarked point in the centerline of Hudlow Road (SR 1510) serving as the original northwest corner of the Jones lands hereinabove referenced, and said point being the southwest corner of the lands of Barry K. Jones and wife, Rebecca G. Jones, by a deed recorded in Deed Book 738 at Page 643, Rutherford County Registry; and running thence from said point of beginning along the southern boundary of the Jones lands by Deed Book 738 at Page 643 North 67 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds East (passing a new iron stake at 24.34 feet, an existing iron stake at 210.06 feet, and an existing iron stake at 539.72 feet) a total distance of 741.57 feet to an existing iron stake (bent), northernmost corner of the Jones land by Deed Book 694 at Page 341; thence South 12 degrees 24 minutes 53 seconds West (passing an axle at 41.64 feet) a total distance of 61.07 feet to a new iron stake, northernmost corner of the 2.58-acre tract also created by this same said survey from the Jones lands by Deed Book 694 at Page 341; thence South 58 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds West (passing a pine tree on the line) 514.65 feet to a new iron stake; thence South 05 degrees 30 minutes 36 seconds West 89.80 feet to a new iron stake; thence South 56 degrees 58 minutes 51 seconds West (passing a new iron stake at 133.67 feet) a total distance of 157.63 feet to a point in the centerline of Hudlow Road, said point lying by the folllowing five (5) courses and distances from a point in the center of the intersection of Hudlow Road with Highway 64: (1) North 22 degrees 42 minutes 07 seconds West 37.17 feet, (2) North 23 degrees 39 minutes 08 seconds West 75.03 feet (3) North 24 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds West 38.78 feet, (4) North 23 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West 35.94 feet, and (5) North 23 degrees 23 minutes 43 seconds West 36.43 feet; thence along the centerline of Hudlow Road by the following four (4) courses and distances: (1) North 23 degrees 23 minutes 43 seconds West 37.20 feet to a point, North 22 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds West 72.63 feet, (3) North 22 degrees 41 minutes 51 seconds West 59.66 feet, and (4) North 22 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West 64.33 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 2.00 acres, more or less. Being all that portion of the Grantor’s lands from Deed Book 694 at Page 341 remaining after prior conveyance to Timothy D. Mace and wife, Lois M. Mace, by a deed recorded in Deed Book 918 at Page 190, Rutherford County Registry (Tax reference 733-1-12G).

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: 2978 Hudlow Road, Forest City, NC 28043 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Charles W Langdon and wife Sue Ann Langdon.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-13624-FC01, 748401 9/24, 10/01/2010

The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Friday, September 24, 2010 — 3C NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 10-SP-394 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Kevin J. Hamby and Cindy A. Hamby, dated May 26, 2005 and recorded on May 26, 2005, in Book No. 841, at Page 468 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Rutherford County Courthouse, Rutherfordton, North Carolina on September 28, 2010 at 12:00 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Rutherfordton, County of Rutherford, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: TRACT ONE Situate, lying and being in Green Hill Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and situate on the Cove Road just North of Pleasant Grove Church property, and being the Southeastern part of a 41 acre tract heretofore conveyed by Edgar N. Elliott, Jr, to Edgar N. Elliott, Sr, and wife by deed dated February 28, 1957, and recorded in Rutherford County Registry in Deed Book 235, Page 251, and being described herein as surveyed by W.O. Justice, Surveyor, in June 1962, as follows: BEGINNING on a stone on the East side of Cove Road the Northeast corner of Pleasant Grove Church property and Southeast corner of the aforesaid 41 acre tract, and running thence with the East side of the paved Cove Road North 19 West 334 feet to an iron pin on the East edge of the road, a new corner, thence a new line South 59 West 195 feet to an iron pin, a new corner, thence another new line South 30 East 330 feet to an iron pin in the old line and in the church line, thence with the old line and the Church line North 59 East 132 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 1 1/4 acres, more or less.

Being the same property as that described in Deed Book 413, Page 221, Rutherford County Registry Tax Map 587-1-19 TRACT TWO Situate, lying and being in Green Hill Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on the west side of State Road Number 1001, Cove Road, and being the southern portion of that tract of land described in Deed Book 584 at Page 167 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being shown on Tax Map 587 Block 1 a portion of Parcel 22 in the Office of the Tax Supervisor of Rutherford County, and being described herein to a survey and plat

by Professional Surveying Services on May 23, 2001, as follows: BEGINNING on an iron pin, the southwest corner of Daniel James Kurkendall and wife, as described in Deed Book 413 at Page 221 Rutherford County Registry, said point being located South 70 degrees 37 minutes 51 seconds West 121.48 feet from a PK nail located at the point where the centerline of the Cove Road is intersected by the centerline of Paris Road, State Road 1347, runs thence from said beginning corner and with the line of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church as described in Deed Book 642 at Page 802, Rutherford County Registry South 59 degrees 40 minutes 05 seconds West 1117.68 feet to a nail set in an existing rock pile at an old fence corner in the line of Judd Hicks Rhodes and wife as described in Deed Book 347 at Page 602, runs thence with the line of Rhodes North 33 degrees 54 minutes 40 seconds West 371.54 feet to a new iron pin corner, runs thence new lines as follows North 59 degrees 08 minutes 23 seconds East 492.07 feet to a new iron set on east side of branch, North 26 degrees 51 minutes 08 seconds East 629.80 feet to an existing iron pin in a gully, the southwest corner of Donald Ray Mode et ux as described in Deed Book 652 at Page 346, runs thence with the line of Mode North 79 degrees 18 minutes 59 seconds East 398.18 feet, crossing an existing iron pin at 372.11 feet, to a point in the centerline of Cove Road, runs thence with the centerline of Cove Road South 16 degrees 52 minutes 12 seconds East 87.68 feet, South 16 degrees 03 minutes 22 seconds East 98.51 feet and South 15 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds East 74.55 feet to the northeast corner of Kurkendall as referred to above, runs thence with Kurkendall South 59 degrees 40 minutes 05 seconds West 185.98 feet to an iron pin and South 29 degrees 19 minutes 55 seconds East 330.00 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 14.25 acres according to said survey Being the same property as that described in Deed Book 802, Page 85, Rutherford County Registry Tax Map 587-1-22.

Less and except that 4.65 acre tract released from tract two by a Deed of Release recorded in Book 941 at Page 751 in the Rutherford County Public Registry.

Address of property: 1395 Cove Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Present Record Owners: Kevin J. Hamby and Cindy A. Hamby The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. 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. In the event that the Owner and Holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and any Land Transfer Tax. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required.

NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 44A, various items of personal property contained in warehouse numbers: B-7, C-13, C-19, G-10, H-1, H-14 and K-2 will be sold at public auction at Rutherford Self Storage on Tryon Road, Rutherfordton at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 9, 2010.

Rutherford Self Storage 501 Hwy 108 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-287-4945

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of HERMAN ELBERT RAMSEY of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said HERMAN ELBERT RAMSEY to present them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of December, 2010 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 24th day of September, 2010.

Loyce Ramsey Snider, Administrator 518 Shepherds Creek Circle Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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North Carolina, Rutherford County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 402 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Loren E Schieler and Kellicia D Schieler to CB Services Corp, Trustee(s), which was dated April 15, 2004 and recorded on April 20, 2004 in Book 0785 at Page 0618, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 5, 2010 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: Situate, lying and being in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being Lot NO. 22 and the southern portion of Lot 21 of Forest Lake Acres as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 6, Page 123, and being described in accordance with a new plat of survey done by Professional Surveying Services dated 03-04-91 as follows: Beginning at an existing iron pin located on the eastern right of way edge of Aqua Drive, SR 1603, said beginning existing iron pin being the common northernmost corner of Lot 22 and Lot 23, and running thence from said beginning existing iron pin along and with the eastern right of way edge of Aqua Drive on the following calls: North 27 degrees 47 minutes 32 seconds East 18.88 feet to a point; thence North 15 degrees 46 minutes 57 seconds East 24.75 feet to a point; thence North 06 degrees 36 minutes 37 seconds East 58.22 feet to an existing iron pin; thence North 18 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds East 43.65 feet to an existing iron pin, said pin being the common westernmost corner of the tract herein described and the John David Griffin, Sr., lot described in Deed Book 508, Page 382; thence leaving the eastern right of way edge of Aqua Drive and running along and with the Griffin southern boundary South 79 degrees 46 minutes 46 seconds East 155.63 feet to a point in the shoreline of Forest Lake, passing a new iron pin at 150.63 feet, said point being the common easternmost corner of the tract herein described and the aforementioned Griffin lot; thence leaving the Griffin boundary and running along and with the shoreline of Forest Lake on the following calls: South 38 degrees 33 minutes 45 seconds West 33.80 feet to a point, thence South 08 degrees 33 minutes 33 seconds West 66.99 feet to a point, thence South 11 degrees 17 minutes 06 seconds West 19.90 feet to a point, thence South 42 degrees 35 minutes 52 seconds East 74.26 feet to a point; thence South 19 degrees 55 minutes 26 seconds East 49.24 feet to a point; thence South 09 degrees 00 minutes 48 seconds East 18.91 feet to a point; thence South 16 degrees 01 minute 17 seconds West 55.35 feet to a point; thence South 31 degrees 12 minutes 08 seconds West 20.72 feet to a new iron pin, said new iron pin being the common easternmost corner of Lot 22 and Lot 23; thence leaving the shoreline of Forest Lake and running along and with the Lot 23 boundary North 46 degrees 07 minutes 35 seconds West 275.00 feet to the point and place of Beginning, containing 0.90 acre, more or less. (tax map 222/2/65) Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: 237 Aqua Drive, Forest City, NC 28043 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Loren E. Schieler and wife, Kellicia D. Schieler.

Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009.

Dated: September 7, 2010 David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee 2550 West Tyvola Road Suite 520 Charlotte, NC 28217 704-442-9500 3647; 929.0001744; 30029022

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-19398-FC01, 748358 9/24, 10/01/2010

4C — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Friday, September 24, 2010 North Carolina, Rutherford County

North Carolina, Rutherford County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 375

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 388

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jeffrey C Shriner and Amy G Shriner, husband and wife to William R Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated April 30, 2002 and recorded on May 6, 2002 in Book 0671 at Page 0433, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina.

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Royal Reid Allen, and wife Clara Culbreth Allen to Jim C Hodge, Trustee(s), which was dated February 26, 1999 and recorded on March 3, 1999 in Book 0559 at Page 0860, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Lisa S. Campbell, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 5, 2010 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit:

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 5, 2010 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit:

Being all of Lot #10 of the Windy Hill Subdivision as shown on plat duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 22 at Page 09, to which reference is hereby made for a more full and complete description. Together With A Right Of Way over the existing road known as Cobra Drive as shown on the above reference plat.

Additional Collateral: One 1999 Fleetwood, Lake Springs Mobile Home, Model #4563T, Serial #NCFLX69ABCD17598LS12. JShriner, dew

Being a part of the Rufus J. Wilkie property, which was subdivided and sold on the 22nd day of October, 1955, by the Huntley-Auction Company, same being surveyed and a plat made by F. A. Wilkie, Surveyor, said plat being recorded in Book 5 of Plats at Page 154, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, N.C. and being Lots Numbers 8, 9, 10 and 11 as shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete description. The above described lands were conveyed to the Grantors by Perry Guffey and others. See Deed Book 230, Page 213. Less And Excepting that property conveyed in Deed Book 338 at Page 511, Rutherford County, NC Registry. Less And Excepting that property conveyed in Deed Book 607 at Page 506, Rutherford County, NC Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: 151 Cobra Drive, Forest City, NC 28043 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Jeffrey C. Shriner and wife, Amy G. Shriner.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Lisa S. Campbell, Substitute Trustee, PO Box 4006 Wilmington, NC 28406 PHONE: (910) 392-4971 FAX: (910) 392-8051 File No. 10-11703-FC01, 748400 9/24, 10/01/2010

ADVERTISE IT IN THE DAILY COURIER CLASSIFIEDS! North Carolina, Rutherford County

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: 778 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 28043 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Clara Culbreth Allen.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 08-14626-FC03, 748306 9/24, 10/01/2010

North Carolina, Rutherford County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 289

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 277

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jean A. Scarpa, and husband, Bernard T. Scarpa and Jim Vandelaer and wife, Anja Bal to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), which was dated October 4, 2005 and recorded on October 4, 2005 in Book 863 at Page 689, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 29, 2010 at 01:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit:

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Oliver A. Morard and Linda Morard, married to each other and Ronald Berg and Ruth Berg married to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated October 16, 2006 and recorded on October 20, 2006 in Book 923 at Page 435, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 29, 2010 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit:

BEING all of Lot 227 as shown on survey by R. L. Greene, PLS entitled “Greyrock Subdivision Phase 2A as recorded in Plat Book 26 at Page 114, said plat being one of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 114 through 118 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry, reference to said recorded plats being made for a more particular description of said Lot 227. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO all easements, restrictions and rights of ways of record and a nonexclusive appurtenant easement for ingress, egress and regress is conveyed over and upon all private subdivision roads for GreyRock at lake Lure as shown on the above-described plats and the plats for Phase 1A as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 25, at pages 188 through 192; Plats for Phase 1B as shown on Plats recorded in Plat Book 25, at Pages 205 through 208 and to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for GreyRock as recorded in Book 858, at Page 122 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and also being recorded in Book 3827, page 764 of the Buncombe County, NC Registry. BEING a portion of that property conveyed to LR Buffalo Creek, LLC by deeds recorded in Deed Book 855, at Page 816 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and as recorded in Deed Book 3793, at Page 665 of the Buncombe County, NC Registry.

Being All Of Lot 129 as shown on survey by R. L. Greene, PLS entitled GreyRock Subdivision Phase 1B as recorded in Plat Book 25 at Page 206, said plat being one of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 205 through Page 208 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry, reference to said recorded plats being made for a more particular description of said Lot 129.

Together With And Subject To all easements, restrictions and rights of ways of record and an nonexclusive appurtenant easement for ingress, egress and regress is conveyed over and upon all private subdivision roads for GreyRock at Lake Lure as shown on the above described plats and the plats for Phase 1A as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 25, at Pages 188 through 192, plats for 1B as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 25 at Pages 205 through Page 208, plats for Phase 2A as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 26, Pages 114 through Pages 118 and to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for GreyRock as recorded in Book 858, at Page 122 of the Rutherford County Registry and also being recorded in Book 3827, Page 764, of the Buncombe County, NC Registry. Being a portion of that property conveyed to LR Buffalo Creek, LLC deeds recorded in Deed Book 855, at Page 816, of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and as recorded in Deed Book 3793, at Page 665 of the Buncombe County NC Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: Lot 227 Grey Rock Parkway, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Bernard T. Scarpa and wife, Jean A. Scarpa & James Vandelaer and wife, Anja Bal.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: 129 Scenic Park Drive, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are The 129 Grey Rock Trust.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-04609-FC01, 746049 9/17, 09/24/2010

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-02796-FC01, 746776 9/17, 09/24/2010

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North Carolina, Rutherford County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 299

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 174

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Michael T. Meggison aka Micahel T. Meggison and Mary B. Meggison married to each other and Carrie Hughes, unmarried and Sherry Woodruff, unmarried to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), which was dated November 17, 2005 and recorded on November 23, 2005 in Book 872 at Page 703, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 29, 2010 at 01:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit:

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Lorraine Baker aka Lorraine A. Baker and Fredrick H. Baker, married to each other to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), which was dated May 31, 2007 and recorded on June 1, 2007 in Book 960 at Page 156, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 29, 2010 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit:

BEING all of Lot 197 as shown on survey by R.L. Greene, PLS entitled “ Greyrock Subdivision Phase 2A as recorded in Plat Book 26 at Page 117, said plat being one of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 114 through 118 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry, reference to said recorded plats being made for a more particular description of said Lot 197. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO all easements, restrictions and rights of ways of record and a nonexclusive appurtenant easement for ingress, egress and regress is conveyed over and upon all private subdivision roads for GreyRock at Lake Lure as shown on the above-described plats and the plats for Phase 1A as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 25, at Pages 188 through 192; Plats for Phase 1B as shown on Plats recorded in Plat Book 25, at Pages 205 through 208 and to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for GreyRock as recorded in Book 858, at Page 122 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and also being recorded in Book 3827, page 764 of the Buncombe County, NC Registry. BEING a portion of that property conveyed to LR Buffalo Creek, LLC by deeds recorded in Deed Book 855, at Page 816 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and as recorded in Deed Book 3793, at Page 665 of the Buncombe County, NC Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Being all of Lot 266 as shown on survey by R.L. Greene, PLS entitled GreyRock Subdivision Phase 2A as recorded in Plat Book 26 at Page 115, said plat being one of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 114 through Page 118 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry, reference to said recorded plats being made for a more particular description of said Lot. Subject To a grading easement which runs the full length of Catamount Ridge Trail. Together With And Subject To all easements, restrictions and rights of ways of record and an non-exclusive appurtenant easement for ingress, egress and regress is conveyed over and upon all private subdivision roads for GreyRock at Lake Lure as shown on the above described plats and the plats for Phase 1A as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 25, at Pages 188 through 192, plats for 1B as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 25 at Pages 205 through Page 208, plats for Phase 2A as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 26, Pages 114 through Pages 118 and to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for GreyRock as recorded in Book 858, at Page 122 of the Rutherford County Registry and also being recorded in Book 3827, Page 764, of the Buncombe County, NC Registry.

Being a portion of that property conveyed to LR Buffalo Creek, LLC by deeds recorded in Deed Book 855, at Page 816, of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and as recorded in Deed Book 3793, at Page 665 of the Buncombe County NC Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: Lot 197 Grey Rock, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Michael T. Meggison and wife, Mary B. Meggison and Carrie Hughes and Sherry Woodruff.

Said property is commonly known as: Lot 266 Catamount Ridge Trail, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are 266A GreyRock Trust.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-03107-FC01, 746045 9/17, 09/24/2010

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-03067-FC01, 746048 9/17, 09/24/2010

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North Carolina, Rutherford County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 294

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 397

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Troy Shiflett, a single man to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated February 29, 2008 and recorded on February 29, 2008 in Book 997 at Page 272, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 29, 2010 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit:

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Michael A Corona and Kathryn J Corona, husband & wife to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated April 6, 2005 and recorded on April 7, 2005 in Book 834 at Page 348, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina.

Description of Property Situate, lying and being in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, being the same and identical property as described in Deed recorded in Deed Book 927, Page 869, Rutherford County Registry, and being described according to said Deed as follows: Situate, lying and being in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, being the same and identical property as described in Deed recorded in Deed Book 701, Page 116, Rutherford County Registry, and being described according to said Deed as follows: Situate, lying and being in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, being the same property as described in Deed dated March 18, 1997 from J.T. Davis, Inc. to Tony Lee Clare recorded in Deed Book 687, Page 415, Rutherford County Registry and described according to said Deed as follows: Being the same property as described in Deed from Dale Davis Smith and wife, Janice S. Smith to J.W. Davis Company, Inc. dated January 31, 1978 and recorded in Deed Book 390, Page 758, Rutherford County Registry, the property hereby conveyed being described according to said Deed as follows: Lying and being on the North side of Wilkins Street and being Lot Number 16-C in Block “C” of Map 1 of the S.G. Bridges Farm as shown in plat recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 118 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, to which plat reference is hereby made for a full and complete description of the lot herein conveyed.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Lisa S. Campbell, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 5, 2010 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: Situate, lying and being in Chimney Rock Town Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and being all of the 1.500 acre tract shown as Lot #97 on plat entitled “Sweetbriar Farms Phase Six,” as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 26, at Page 28, Rutherford County Registry. Being a portion of that 44.33 acres conveyed in Deed from Linwood Crump and wife, Lucille Crump to Mtn. Creek Land Co., Inc., dated September 30, 2004 and of record in Deed Book 855, at Page 834, Rutherford County Registry. Subject to all notes shown on plat hereinabove referred to and further subject to any restrictions or rights of way of record and Subject Further To all provisions and restrictions of record as set forth in Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions of Sweetbriar Farms dated March 3, 2004 and of record in Deed Book 841, at Page 0066, Rutherford County Registry and any additional supplemental declarations pertaining thereto. Being the same identical property which was conveyed by Mtn. Creek Land Co., Inc., a North Carolina corporation to Michael A. Corona and wife, Kathryn J. Corona by deed dated April 6, 2005 and of record in Deed Book _____, at Page _____, Rutherford County Registry. T-als PR-spr Doc-deeds/ macorona.ded.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: 104 Wilkins Street, Forest City, NC 28043 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property is commonly known as: Lot 97 Westridge Drive, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Troy Shiflett.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Michael A. Corona and wife Kathryn J. Corona.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-03884-FC01, 746209 9/17, 09/24/2010

Lisa S. Campbell, Substitute Trustee, PO Box 4006 Wilmington, NC 28406 PHONE: (910) 392-4971 FAX: (910) 392-8051 File No. 09-20435-FC01, 748361 9/24, 10/01/2010

6C — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Friday, September 24, 2010 North Carolina, Rutherford County

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RUTHERFORD COUNTY 10 sp 352

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 290 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Zalak Sheth unmarried to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), which was dated June 8, 2007 and recorded on June 8, 2007 in Book 961 at Page 103, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 29, 2010 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL of Lot 566 as shown on survey by R.L. Greene, PLS entitled “GreyRock Subdivision” Phase 3 B as recorded in Plat Book 26 at Page 240, said plat being one of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 26 PAges 235 through 242 revised in Plat Book 27, Page 156 being on of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 27 Page 151 through 158 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry, reference to said recorded plats being made for a more particular description of said Lot. SUBJECT TO a grading easement which runs the full length of Lake Forest Drive. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO all easements, restrictions and rights of ways of record and a nonexclusive appurtenant easement for ingress, egress and regress is conveyed over and upon all private subdivision roads for GreyRock at Lake Lure as shown on the above-described plats and the plats for Phase 1A and 1B, Phase 2A and 2B, of Greyrock and the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for GreyRock at Lake Lure as recorded in Book 658, at Page 122 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and also recorded in Book 3827, Page 764 of the Buncombe County NC Registry (herein “Declarations”). BEING a portion of that property conveyed to LR Buffalo Creek, LLC a Georgia limited liability company by deeds recorded in Book 855, Page 816 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and in Book 3793, at Page 665 of the Buncombe County, NC Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: Lot 566 Grey Rock Parkway, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are The 566 Grey Rock Trust.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-04610-FC01, 745973 9/17, 09/24/2010

North Carolina, Rutherford County AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 151 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Roger S Pinkham and Jennifer Pinkham, married to each other to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated May 22, 2007 and recorded on May 23, 2007 in Book 958 at Page 233, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 29, 2010 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 44, Phase 1A, as shown on subdivision plat for GreyRock at Lake Lure Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 25 at Page 191, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina, said plat being one of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 25, Pages 18892, all of the Rutherford County, NC, Registry; reference being hereby made to said recorded plat for a more particular metes and bounds description, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, Section 47-30(g). This conveyance is made together with and subject to all easements, restrictions, and rights of way of record and a non-exclusive, appurtenant easement for ingress, egress, and regress is conveyed over and upon all private subdivision roads for GreyRock at Lake Lure, as shown on the above-described plats, and the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for GreyRock at Lake Lure as recorded in Book 858, Page 122, of the Rutherford County, NC, Registry, and also recorded in Book 3827, Page 764, of the Buncombe County, NC, Registry (hereinafter the “Declarations”). This conveyance is further made together with and subject to easements for the installation, repair, and maintenance of a community water system as set forth in the Declarations, said water system to consist of a shared system of wells and water lines to be installed upon the lots. Each lot is conveyed together with appurtenant easements for all shared water lines and wells making up the water system as the same may or will be installed in the reserved easement areas as set forth on all record plats and described in the Declarations.

The above described property is identical to that conveyed to Roger S. Pinkham and Jennifer T. Pinkham, married to each other, by that certain deed from LR Buffalo Creek, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, by and through its attorney in fact and authorized agent, Marie A. Fox, dated April 12, 2005, and recorded on April 15, 2005, in Book 870 at Page 598, Rutherford County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: Lot 44 on Falling Leaf Court, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY THEODORE W. JOHNSTON AND DEBORAH M. JOHNSTON DATED MAY 16, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 841 AT PAGE 284 IN THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE 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 11:30 AM on October 8, 2010 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: Lying and being in Camp Creek Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being the northern portion of the property described in that deed recorded in Book 409 at Page 674, Rutherford County Registry and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at a railroad spike in the center of Centennial Road, being State Secondary Road No. 1504, also being the beginning point in the above referenced deed, and running thence South 18-04-17 East 270.00 feet to an iron pin; thence North 89-4024 West 241.81 feet to an iron pin; thence North 11-46-16 East 254.80 feet to a railroad spike in the center of Centennial Road; thence with the center of said road as it curves South 85-41-27 53.45 feet and North 79-23-49 East 53.70 feet to the Point of Beginning.

The above legal description being the same as the last Deed of record, no boundary survey having been made at the time of this conveyance.

And Being more commonly known as: 109 Miller Hill Ln, Union Mills, NC 28167 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Theodore W. Johnston and Deborah M. Johnston.

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 September 8, 2010. /s/____________________________ Grady I. Ingle Or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 10-000782

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CALL 245-6431 OR STOP BY THE OFFICE MON.-FRI. 8A-5P North Carolina, Rutherford County AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 149 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jill Anne Lycan aka Jill Lycan, unmarried to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), which was dated November 30, 2006 and recorded on November 30, 2006 in Book 929 at Page 822, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 29, 2010 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF Lot 31 as shown on survey by R. L. Greene, PLS entitled GreyRock Subdivision Phase 1A as recorded in Plat Book 25 at Page 166, said plat being one of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 165 through Page 169 revised in Plat Book 188 through Page 192 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry, reference to said recorded plats being made for a more particular description of said Lot 31. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO all easements, restrictions and rights of ways of record and an non-exclusive appurtenant easement for ingress, egress and regress is conveyed over and upon all private subdivision roads for GreyRock at Lake Lure as shown on the above described plats and the plats for Phase 1A as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 25, at Pages 188 through 192, plats for 1B as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 25 at Pages 205 through Page 208, plats for Phase 2A as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 26, Pages 114 through Pages 118 and to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for GreyRock as recorded in Book 858, at Page 122 of the Rutherford County Registry and also being recorded in Book 3827, Page 764, of the Buncombe County, NC Registry. BEING a portion of that property conveyed to LR Buffalo Creek LLC by deeds recorded in Deed Book 855, at Page 816, of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and as recorded in Deed Book 3793, at Page 665 of the Buncombe County NC Registry. SUBJECT TO a grading easement the full length of GreyRock Parkway.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: Lot 31 Grey Rock, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Roger S. Pinkham and wife, Jennifer T. Pinkham.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Jill Anne Lycan.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-03723-FC01, 744045 9/17, 09/24/2010

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-03191-FC01, 745165 9/17, 09/24/2010

The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Friday, September 24, 2010 — 7C NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING At its September 23, 2010 meeting, the Board of Commissioners (the “Board of Commissioners”) of the County of Rutherford, North Carolina (the “County”) adopted a resolution which: 1. Authorized the County to proceed to pay the costs of the acquisition of land (the “Land”), the acquisition of and improvements to land, which could include grading, the construction of a road, the construction of a farmer’s market and a livestock arena (the “Daniel Road Improvements”), to pay the costs of constructing an emergency management services (EMS) facility (the “EMS Improvements”) and various park improvements (collectively, the “2010 Projects”), pursuant to an installment financing contract (the “2010 Contract”), in a principal amount not to exceed $6,000,000 under which the County will make certain installment payments, in order to make the 2010 Projects available to the County; 2. Authorized the County to proceed to provide, in connection with the Contract, as grantor, a Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing (the “2010 Deed of Trust”) to create a lien and security interest on the sites of the Land, the Daniel Road Improvement and the EMS Improvements (the “Sites”) and any improvements thereon (together with the Sites, the “Premises”) as may be required for the benefit of the entity, or its assigns, providing the funds to the County under the Contract; and 3. Authorized the County, in the alternative, to proceed to pay the costs of the 2010 Projects and refinance the County’s installment payments under an Installment Financing Contract dated as of September 15, 2002 (the “2002 Contract”) with the Rutherford County Public Facilities Company (the “Company”) and under an Installment Financing Contract dated as of April 15, 2003 (the “2003 Contract”) with the Company, and, possibly, refinance the County’s installment payments under several installment financing contracts with various financial institutions (collectively, the “Prior Contracts”), by entering into an amendment to the 2002 Contract and create a lien and security interest on the Premises by a notice of extension to the deed of trust and security agreement securing the 2002 Contract (the “Notice of Extension”) related to as much of the Premises as may be required to secure the financing and refinancing.

The Land is located at 447 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, North Carolina, the Daniel Road Improvements will be located on either side of Daniel Road at the intersection of Daniel Road and Piney Ridge Road in Forest City, North Carolina and the EMS Improvements are located at 148 N. Main Street, Henrietta, North Carolina. The Premises will be mortgaged under the 2010 Deed of Trust or the Notice of Extension. On payment by the County of all installment payments due under the 2010 Contract, any lien created by the 2010 Deed of Trust will terminate and the County’s title to the Premises will be unencumbered; or on payment by the County of all installment payments due under the 2002 Contract, as amended, any lien created by the 2002 Deed of Trust will terminate and the County’s title to the Premises and the Spindale Elementary School, Ellenboro Elementary School and Chase Middle School encumbered in 2002 will be unencumbered.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 160A-20 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that on October 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room, Rutherford County Office Building, 289 North Main Street, Rutherfordton, North Carolina, a public hearing will be conducted concerning the 2010 Contract, the Contract Amendment, the proposed 2010 Projects, the proposed refinancing of the 2002 Projects, the 2003 Project and the projects financed with the Prior Contracts and any other transactions contemplated therein and associated therewith. All interested parties are invited to present comments at the public hearing regarding the execution and delivery of the Contract and the Projects to be financed thereby. /s/ Hazel Haynes Clerk to the Board of Commissioners County of Rutherford, North Carolina Published: September 24, 2010

North Carolina, Rutherford County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 280 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Timothy J. McCarthy aka Timothy McCarthy to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), which was dated February 1, 2008 and recorded on February 5, 2008 in Book 994 at Page 161, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 29, 2010 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of LOT 430, Phase 3A as shown on subdivision plat for GREYROCK AT LAKE LURE SUBDIVISION PHASE 3A recorded in Plat Book 26, at Page234, said plat being one of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 26, Pages 231 through 234, revised in Plat Book 27, Pages 147 through 150 all of the Rutherford County, NC Registry, reference to said plats being made for a more particular description of said lot.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: Lot 430 High Windy Drive, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are The 430A Grey Rock Trust.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-05958-FC01, 745993 9/17, 09/24/2010

North Carolina, Rutherford County

North Carolina, Rutherford County AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 111

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 325

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by William R. Breen, Jr. and wife Noelia D. Breen to Robert L. Mebane, Trustee(s), which was dated April 23, 2003 and recorded on April 29, 2003 in Book 0726 at Page 0175, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina.

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Amy Marie Anders to Peter F. Makowiecki, Trustee(s), which was dated September 6, 2007 and recorded on September 7, 2007 in Book 975 at Page 497, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 28, 2010 at 01:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit:

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 28, 2010 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: Situate lying and being in Chimney Rock Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and being the remaining portion of the property described in Deed Book 553, Page 650 and being described in accordance with a new plat of survey done by Professional Surveying Services dated February 26, 2001 as follows: Beginning at an existing PK nail set in the centerline of the intersection of Bills Creek Road, S.R. 1008, and Howell Road, S.R. 1372, and running thence from said beginning PK nail along the centerline of Bills Creek Road South 07 degrees 19 minutes 11 seconds West 33.65 feet to a new iron pin, said pin marking the common easternmost corner of the tract described herein and the Wilkerson property described in Deed Book 526, Page 522; thence leaving the centerline of Bills Creek Road and running along and with the Wilkerson boundary on the following calls: North 38 degrees 41 minutes 15 seconds West 24.75 feet to a point; thence North 56 degrees 34 minutes 36 seconds West 206.95 feet to a PK nail in Howell Road; thence North 64 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds West 126.67 feet to a PK nail, said nail being the common northernmost corner of the aforesaid Wilkerson property and the Robinson property described in Deed Book 633, Page 168; thence leaving the Wilkerson boundary and running along and with Howell Road and the Robinson boundary North 67 degrees 17 minutes 39 seconds West 56.47 feet to a PK nail, said PK nail marking the common southernmost corner of the tract described herein and the Wilson property described in Deed Book 702, Page 273; thence leaving Howell Road and running along and with the Wilson boundary on the following calls: North 60 degrees 56 minutes 26 seconds East 138.54 feet , passing an existing iron pin at 22.36 feet, to an existing iron pin; thence North 27 degrees 14 minutes 33 seconds West 213.94 feet to an existing iron pin located in the Dalton property described in Deed Book 671, Page 559; thence leaving the Wilson boundary and running along and with the Dalton boundary North 56 degrees 53 minutes 15 seconds East 180.69 feet to an existing iron pin located in the Dalton boundary described in Deed Book 484, Page 63; thence running with said Dalton boundary South 43 degrees 16 minutes 27 seconds East 135.99 feet to an existing iron pin located in the western boundary of the Wilkerson property described in Deed Book 629, Page 447; thence leaving the Dalton boundary and running along and with the Wilkerson boundary on the following calls: South 03 degrees 31 minutes 49 seconds East 134.73 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 30 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 157.76 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 06 degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds East 112.93 feet, passing a new iron pin at 66.57 feet to a PK nail set in the centerline of Bills Creek Road; thence running along and with the centerline of Bills Creek Road South 09 degrees 44 minutes 56 seconds West 51.85 feet to the point and place of beginning and containing 2.36 acres, more or less. See copy of plat in Deed of Trust Book 616, Page 518. Tax Map 535-1-20.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: 120 Howell Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are William R. Breen, Jr..

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 09-06532-FC02, 741996 9/17, 09/24/2010

Situate, lying and being in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being Lot Number 6 of Edgewood Subdivision as shown on Plat Book 6, Page 5A, and lying North of Edgewood Drive and being the same property as that described in Deed Book 629, Page 40 and being described as follows: BEGINNING at an existing iron pin located on the Northern curb of Edgewood Drive, said beginning existing iron pin being common Southernmost corner of the tract described herein and the Proctor property described in Deed Book 396, Page 394 and running thence from said beginning existing iron pin along and with the Proctor boundary North 05 degrees 52 minutes 51 seconds East 187.36 feet to an existing iron pin located in the Southern boundary of the Shehan property described in Deed Book 593, Page 395; thence leaving the Proctor boundary and running along and with the Shehan boundary South 85 degrees 45 minutes 14 seconds East 100,00 feet to a point, said point being the common corner of the tract described herein, the Shehan property, and the Upton property in Deed Book 347, Page 25, thence leaving the Shehan boundary and running along and with the Upton boundary on the following calls; South 05 degrees 13 minutes 52 seconds West 99.78 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 85 degrees 19 minutes 43 seconds East 98.34 feet to an existing iron pin, said pin being the common Northernmost corner of the tract described herein and the Wilson property described in Deed Book 228, Page 50; thence leaving the Upton boundary and running along and with the Wilson boundary, South 02 degrees 06 minutes 15 seconds West 99.94 feet to an existing iron pin, said pin marking the common Westernmost corner of the Wilson property and the Iwerks property described in Deed Book 228, page 279, thence leaving the Wilson boundary and running along and with the Iwerks boundary South 02 degrees 06 minutes 15 seconds West 9.32 feet to an existing iron pin, said pin marking the common Easternmost corner of the tract described herein and the Butler property described in Deed Book 509, Page 315; thence leaving the Iwerks boundary and running along and with the Butler boundary North 85 degrees 56 minutes 42 seconds west 151.77 feet to an existing iron pin located on the curb of Edgewood Drive; thence leaving the Butler boundary and running along and with Edgewood Drive on the following calls: thence a curve to the left having a radius 23.39 feet, an arc of 35.49 feet, and subtended by a chord North 41 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds West 32.18 feet to a point; thence North 84 degrees 56 minutes 52 seconds West 31.24 feet to a point and place of BEGINNING, and containing 0.72 acres, more or less. And being that same property as conveyed by Deed dated February 1, 2007, from Priority Trustee Services, of NC., LLC., Substitute Trustee to Marshall Hardin and of record in Deed Book 925 at Page 524, Rutherford County Registry. ALSO BEING the same and identical property as described in Deed dated February 21, 2007 to Hardin Brothers and recorded in Deed Book 926 at Page 353, Rutherford County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as: 152 Edgewood Drive, Forest City, NC 28043 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Amy Marie Anders.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-12878-FC01, 745271 9/17, 09/24/2010

8C — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Friday, September 24, 2010

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