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An empty house stands untended on U.S. 221 near Danieltown. The house was purchased by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the expansion of the highway, which is scheduled to begin in March 2010. NCDOT officials say currently there are no plans to maintain the properties or cut the grass until then.
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FOREST CITY — Progress has been slow on the U.S. 221 widening project, and some properties purchased by the DOT for right-of-way have been left dormant for months. Officials say they have no plans to do upkeep on the properties, irking some neighbors. The overgrown grass at some DOT purchased homes that border neighborhoods such as Brookmont Avenue, North and South Woodleaf Drive and Morning Star Lake Road in the Danieltown area may stay that way until nature takes over, said DOT’s Robert Haskett. “We’ve just been maintaining the area that we own at the back because it has grown up so bad
and looks so horrible,” said Janice Waugh, a property owner in the area. “Letting it go just encourages vandalism, you’re putting out that word to let people know no one cares about the property and the vandalism could spread to the neighboring homes,” she said. “It is discouraging and disheartening to see them let those houses go. We have a shop there, a building on our property that we still own there, and we certainly don’t want people vandalizing our building.” Waugh said there had been some broken windows on the DOT owned homes north of the Harris School area, near S-D-O Fire Please see Houses, Page 6
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Empty houses stand near Danieltown purchased by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the expansion of the highway are not being maintained and some neighbors are concerned about potential problems.
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FOREST CITY – Just as announcements of flu clinics at area pharmacies, businesses and schools are being made, local health care providers say they are already seeing an increase in patients with flu-like symptoms. “Actually, the number of patients we’re seeing with the flu is higher than normal for this time of year,” said Donna Gill, nurse practitioner with Foothills Family Health Care. “We’ve had five or six this morning.” Patients who are coming in and testing positive for the flu often don’t realize that’s what they have, Gill said. And anti-flu medications such as Tamiflu are only beneficial within the first 48 to 72 hours of onset of symptoms. James Medical Clinic Medical Assistant Charlene Scott said there hadn’t been an increase in patients with the flu, but that with school in full swing and the upcoming beginning of seasonal flu season, that will change. “Right now we are not scheduling well appointments or women’s appointments,” Scott said. “Basically Dr. Gordon is advising if you don’t have to be here, not to come in.” Flu-like symptoms are being seen and treated in the emergency department at Rutherford Hospital, but that’s not the only reason for an increase in patients through the ER, said RHI Director of Communications Matt Webber. “We have been experiencing an increase in visits since March 9 when we implemented a new process for seeing larger numbers of people,” Webber said. Rutherford Hospital is limiting visits to patients because of flu, and steps have been taken in the ER to prevent the spread of flu-like symptoms, he said. “We’ve added literal dividers in the waiting room for those with flu-like symptoms and we are placing masks Please see Flu, Page 6
Technology will help find missing people By ALLISON FLYNN Daily Courier Staff Writer
RUTHERFORDTON — When a child is reported missing, the hours that follow aren’t just heart-wrenching for parents — they are also crucial to law enforcement. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department has enhanced its ability to investigate cases of missing children — and adults — with new technology provided by the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center. That technology, said Det. Sgt. Leon Godlock, includes a new computer, monitor, printer, scanner and software that allows the department to access the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Web-based Program LOCATER (Lost Child Alert Technology Resource). Please see Missing, Page 6
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Developer’s empire collapsed before shooting By TAMARA LUSH Associated Press Writer
WINDERMERE, Fla. (AP) — The Orange County Jail is a far cry from J. Robert Ward’s seven-bedroom, ninebathroom home in the exclusive gated community that is home to Tiger Woods and Shaquille O’Neill. But the prominent developer charged with second-degree murder in his wife’s shooting death appeared perfectly at ease over the weekend in a videotaped jail visit with family members. In a video released by the jail, the 61-year-old modeled his blue jail jumpsuit, danced and started to unbutton his shirt. He chatted about who would make a good character witness, whether he could buy anti-dandruff shampoo at the jail commissary and even where the family should celebrate Thanksgiving. His daughter and sister-in-law giggled, belying the seriousness of the accusation against him. Police say he killed his wife in the master suite of their home on Sept. 21, then called 911 to say he had shot her. His attorney, Kirk Kirkconnell, has since raised questions about whether it was a homicide or a suicide. Kirkconnell did not return calls Monday. Diane Ward’s death is a disturbing turn in the life of her husband, a self-made millionaire who in recent years had suffered crush-
ing financial troubles. J. Robert Ward hadn’t paid the $16,841 monthly mortgage on the estate in over a year, and had filed for bankruptcy after his business — developing vacation and resort home communities in five states — failed. He may have had other demons as well. Dianne McClintock Callahan of Marietta, Ga., dated Ward some 25 years ago but kept in touch over the years. She said he was wellliked, kind and generous — until he drank. “He was mean,” she said, describing their final night together, during which Ward allegedly pointed a gun at her and beat her with a bedpost he had ripped off her bed. Callahan recalls talking to police from a hospital, but doesn’t remember whether charges were filed. “He was like the perfect man, other than that temper,” she said. Ward was born in Daytona Beach, the son of a gas station owner. According to his profile on the LinkedIn Web site, he majored in business at both Florida State University and Georgia State University. While heading a mortgage company in Atlanta, he met Callahan, who worked in the office. They dated for five years. “He’s always been successful,” she said. “He could turn a dime into a million dollars.” Callahan said Ward enjoyed traveling, shop-
ing to court filings. deputies asked if it was In July, Callahan blood or wine, he said heard from Ward he wanted to speak Robert Ward is for the first time in with his lawyer. in jail now in the decades. He asked her After that, a detective inside the house orange County (Fla.) to lunch in Georgia, where she learned a few overheard Ward on the jail under suspcion things about her old phone, telling whoever of murder after the flame. was on the other end He was proud of his that Diane had killed shooting death of his two college-age daughherself. wife. ters, one a national He is being held withequestrian champion. out bond at the Orange He was also in finanCounty Jail, where his cial trouble, but seemed daughter, Mallory, and confident he could work sister-in-law told him ping and nice cars — share industry popular it out. he has their support when they dated, he in Orlando. Ward mentioned that during the videotaped owned two BMWs at The Wards bought his wife liked to spend visit. the same time. But his their 8,708-square-foot money and complained “We’re completely temper drove her away. home in the Isleworth that she once couldn’t here for you,” Mallory A few years later, development — the pick him up from the Ward said. he married Diane same home where airport because she was Her father assured her Cardinale and they had Arnold Palmer once getting her nails done. he would be released two daughters. Ward lived — for $4.3 million Forest City Daily Courier_Rutherford County People_1.833inx3in Callahan wonders if from jail soon. continued to amass that same year. he snapped under the “What do you think a real estate empire, They also bought cars pressure of losing his the plan’s going to be becoming a member of — BMWs, Mercedes, business and his wife’s for Thanksgiving?” he the Atlanta Chamber of Cadillacs and at least attachment to the good said. “No one’s thinkCommerce board and at one Lexus. ing that far, I guess. least one civic group. A year later, Ward and life. “I feel sorry for him,” Atlanta, or what? If we In mid-2005, court Land Resources Group she said. “He had so could have it in Atlanta, documents show, his filed for bankruptcy. much, and he just blew that’s where I’d like to Land Resources Group The company was down it.” have it. That would be was developing 16 com- to 14 employees, $115 According to sheriff’s nice.” munities with 5,282 million in assets and reports, Ward dialed Said Mallory Ward: “I homesites. $214 million in liabili911 around 8 p.m. on know that mom would Ward had 250 emties. The lavish home Sept. 21. enjoy us all to be at our ployees and built with a pool and formal “I just shot my wife. house and hopefully we high-end developgardens was put on the can have the holidays ments on properties market with a $5.2 mil- She’s dead,” he said, according to an affithere.” that stretched from lion price tag. davit. When deputies Cumberland Harbor in An insurance compaGeorgia to the mounny that issued bonds for arrived, they found shattered glass and tains of West Virginia. Land Resource Group liquid on the floor of The company was projects sued, saying behind the development Ward and his wife used the back patio. Ward of Greyrock in Lake the money to fund their had a red stain on his polo shirt, and when Lure which was the site lavish lifestyle, accordof the HGTV “Dream Home” in 2005. But by 2006, people weren’t buying as many For InFormatIon LeadIng to the arrest and vacation homes. In 2007, Ward and his ConvICtIon oF the BreakIng and enterIng and wife relocated to censtoLen ProPerty oF KAYS KORNER tral Florida, saying that they wanted to be clos260 W. Main St • Ellenboro, NC er to the lucrative time-
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t appears that this flu season is going to be as bad as we have seen in many years, but, if we all use common sense, we can keep it from being disastrous. Early reports are that flu cases are already creating some problems in North Carolina. There is some question about whether there are more cases of the flu or whether, due to the H1N1 virus, more people are going to doctors, clinics and emergency rooms. Whatever the cause, the flu is something we cannot take lightly. Perhaps the fact that more people may be seeking medical aid is a good sign. Still, we all must do what we can to slow the spread of the flu as much as possible. That means we have to stay at home when we get ill. Those who are not ill must also do all they can to protect themselves. Remember the most critical step toward protecting yourself from the flu is avoiding contact with those who are sick and following the hand-washing protocol. And get those flu shots!
Our readers’ views Says living will fear is definitely misplaced To the editor: How sad it was to read James Farmer’s letter to the editor explaining how he knew to run from the suggestion of a living will for fear of an impending “death panel” when a such a document might actually be his only protection against one. A living will, or advanced directive, simply makes clear your individual choices regarding your own medical treatment in the event you can no longer speak for yourself. Most use this to limit extraordinary measures in hopeless circumstances. However, it can be used to communicate the opposite if that is what the patient wants. A living will doesn’t equate to a death panel because it doesn’t deny care against the patient’s express wishes, but in fact does the opposite. It makes sure that no one else can come in and make decisions regarding patient care that go against what that patient wanted and made known. How on earth a legal document protecting the express wishes of each patient can be manipulated into a “death panel” scare tactic is beyond me. Especially when you consider that “death panels” already exist in the private insurance. When a private insurance company denies a claim for bone marrow transplant treatment by calling it “experimental” and delaying the treatment until the patient dies, is that not more consistent with a “death panel” than a legal document that makes the patient’s wishes clearly known,
protected, and legally binding? Tara Wright Forest City
Offers thanks to vet for his dedicated efforts To the editor: I’d like to begin by saying this is a long overdue letter of appreciation to Dr. Hinkle and his staff, but I had to go through a healing time over my dear friend and companion Rocky. Any one that has every been to our business at B & J’s Satellite knew Rocky. In his younger years he met everyone, especially the young ladies that came and tanned. He met all the customers and everyone would say what a handsome guy he was and how well behaved and when told to do something, would always obey. He was a bit of a coward when it came a storms and he learned on his own how to open the door from outside by pulling it open with his paws, nails wide enough and getting that big head in and of course the rest would follow. People were always amazed by this and some frightened, if they had never met him, thinking he was coming in for them. He could sense who was nice and who was not and at home he was the protector. He knew that if they were not family he paid close attention. He came to me when he was a year old and just wanted love, and learned quickly what was right and what was wrong. I have missed him a lot. I thought I would first introduce Rocky before I went on to give my extreme thanks to Dr. Hinkle
and his fine group of staff members. Rocky had arthritis in both his hips and spine, and due to old age, got to where he would loose control of standing and start to drag his self. Dr Hinkle was so kind to him and us and said there was one treatment that might work but there were no promises. Rocky deserved that chance and he got it and first it looked hopeful, but it was not to be. I couldn’t bear to see my old friend suffer while dragging his back side with legs cut and bleeding, so Dr Hinkle had to put him to sleep. And then he came home to rest at one of his favorite spots. I not only want to thank them for the compassion they show him, but also to us. Words can’t describe how thankful I am to them. They sent me card and everyone signed it and said some sweet things about Rocky and to us and they enclosed a poem that I will cherish. I don’t know many vets, but if you are looking for a team of people who really care about your pet and treat you and them with kindness, love and respect please take them to Dr. Hinkle. I will never let anyone else treat any of mine. Dr. Hinkle I really respect you for your honesty and caring. One thing you said to me when we first started Rocky’s treatment was that we needed to also pray. And to me that was the most important thing you could have told me to do for Rocky. It told me how sincere you were with God’s Creatures. Joanne Arrowood Forest City
Playing race card will not help get anything done Thinking about that presidential election still sends chills of happiness through my brain. It was 1976 and my country had, unbelievably, actually elected a real Southerner, Jimmy Carter, to the presidency. Back when I was growing up, nobody thought that a Southerner could win a presidential election. We were different from the rest of the country — outsiders and only junior partners in the government and in the Democratic Party. Our people might be nominated to the vice presidency from time to time to hold together the Democratic coalition of southern conservatives and liberals from the rest of the country. Lyndon Johnson did not count. Even though he talked like we did, he was a westerner, and his assumption of the presidency in tragedy did not change the “rule” against
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Southerners getting elected president. It was the election of a Georgian from the Deep South that changed that rule. Today, we have gotten accustomed to southern accents in the White House, thanks to Carter, Clinton, and George W. Bush. But I still remember when that door first opened for people from our part of the country. There is something else I remember about those times. After the excitement of the election was over, there was the letdown. Jimmy Carter was not a perfect president, and it did not take long for critics and opponents to fight against him and his pro-
grams. With that criticism, there was a tinge of mockery of Carter’s southern roots, his accent, and the cadre of Southerners in his group of advisors. I remember my reaction. “They are snobs. They don’t like us. They can’t get over the fact that one of us actually won the presidency.” Maybe you have forgotten the resentment we felt when the intellectuals and the Washington insiders looked down their noses at the new president—and his “southernness.” When they opposed his policies and ridiculed the way he ran the government, I sometimes took it personally. I even resented the attempt of the late Senator Ted Kennedy to take away Carter’s re-nomination in 1980. Today, it is easier to deal with the memory of that anti-Southerner thread in the criticism of the Carter
administration. Clearly, looking back, it was only a part—a small part— of the whole thing. But it was real to me. And there were a lot of people who really did look down on us Southerners. That anti-Southerner snobbishness that was a part of the opposition to Carter really got under my skin. For me it was ironic that all those memories came rolling back when President Carter recently spoke about the racist link he saw in much of the bitter criticism of President Obama. “There is,” Carter said, “an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president.” The anti-Southerner/antiCarter phenomena was not nearly as serious a matter as the racism/anti-Obama one that Jimmy Carter alleged the other day. It is not the same at all. In fact, part of the anti-
Southerner prejudice that I resented so much was wellearned by white Southerners by their adherence to a system of racial segregation, prejudice and exploitation that is part and parcel of the racism that still bedevils us. Racism will probably always play some part in the opposition to Obama and his programs. But it is not and will not be the major reason. Most of the opposition will come from people who disagree with his proposals, just as most people who fought Jimmy Carter were not simply anti-Southerner. Those who support President Obama would do better not to bring race into the discussion. It will not help anymore than my ranting about anti-Southerners did to help Jimmy Carter when he was president. Martin is hosting his 10th and final season of UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch, which airs Sundays at 5 p.m.
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An ear of fresh roasted yellow corn drips of melted butter as Mark Shehan of Rutherfordton (left) and Seth Bailey, sell the corn to a patron at his vendor booth Saturday afternoon at the annual Mountain Heritage Festival at Western Carolina University Saturday. Shehan and Bailey will bring their corn and butter wagon to the annual Hilltop Festival in Rutherfordton Saturday. The day-long event will feature dozens of booths and events all day. Jean Gordon/Daily Courier
Rutherford Today Junior Miss sign-ups begin
FOREST CITY — The deadline for accepting applications for the Rutherford County Junior Miss Scholarship Program is Oct. 31. All high school junior girls are encouraged to investigate this program realizing that those who participate truly grow in self-confidence, self-esteem, and develop new friendships as they work with each other, said Junior Miss Co-Chair Rhonda Owens. There is no entry fee for the Junior Miss Program. Caroline Pocock, Rutherford County’s Junior Miss 2010, received more than $5,500 in cash scholarship monies, $53,000 in extended college scholarships, $500 wardrobe from Tanner Companies, one-week trip to Greensboro for the state finals, medallion, 11X14 portrait, and an engraved memento. This year’s program date is set for April 24, 2010. Please contact Jeff Arrowood at 245-8397 or e-mail to rhonda.owens@rutherfordcountync.gov if interested in participating.
Conference is set for Oct. 2-4
FOREST CITY — The Missionary Department of New Bethel AME Zion Church will host its 2009 Missionary Women’s Conference Oct. 2-4. This year’s theme is “Praise, Worship and Commitment.” On Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 6:55 p.m., workshops will be held on career, family/ marriage and finance. Minister Faye Mitchell of Father’s Vineyard in Spindale, will speak at 7 p.m.
Youth and Adult Day is Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. until noon. Choirs, skits and praise dancing will take place. The guest speaker will be Youth Minister Tyreke Johnson, a native of Rutherford County. The conference will conclude on Sunday, Oct. 4, with One Hundred Women in White. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. The Rev. Eleanor B. Wilson, pastor of Shiloh AME Zion Church in Mount Holly, will speak at 3 p.m.
Henry “Steve” Norris, 66, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyo., following a brief illness. Born in Spindale, he was a son of the late John and Kathleen Norris. He began his career in radio at age 15 working throughout the United States. He was presently with KIML Basin Radio, Gillette, Wyo., where he was employed as a talk show host for the past seven years. He is survived by his wife, Penny Norris of China Grove; two sons, Scott Norris of Greensboro, and Eric Norris of Raleigh; one brother, David Norris of Forest City; three grandchildren; and a niece and nephew, both of Rutherfordton. No services were held per his request. Those who wish to pay tribute may send letters of condolence to Basin Radio Network, In Memory of Steve, P.O. Box 1179, Gillette, WY 82717. The correspondence will be forwarded to Steve’s family.
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The. Rev. John Wilson COLUMBIA, South Carolina (AP) — The Rev. John “Bootsie” Wilson, a former lead singer and last surviving member of the soul group The Silhouettes, has died. He was 69. Aging seminar scheduled Wilson died Sept. 21 at his FOREST CITY — The study “Facing Life’s home in Spartanburg, South Challenges” will be led by Edy Price each Carolina, after batting canThursday in October at the First Baptist cer and a kidney ailment, his Church conference room. The study begins at wife, Pauline, said. 11 a.m. each week. Bring your own Bible. The Philadelphia native joined The Silhouettes in The following topics are included: 1961, after the original lead Oct. 1 — The challenge of new light, of fac- singer left the group, pering the joy and pain of growing and changhaps best known for the 1958 ing. smash hit “Get a Job,” which Oct. 8 — The challenge of time’s limits. stayed at No. 1 for 13 consecOct. 15 — The challenge of living with mys- utive weeks. tery. Ten years later, Wilson Oct. 22 — The challenge of developing an recorded the song with the authentic Christ-centered spirituality. group, re-branded as The Also on Oct. 6, Better Driver Safety proNew Silhouettes, on the gram will be taught by Keith Price. album, “The Original and The class meets in the fellowship hall from New Silhouettes — ‘58/68 1 to 5 p.m. Tuition is payable by check on the Get A Job.” day of the class. Cost for AARP members Other notable recordings $12, and non-members $14. The deadline to by the group with Wilson register is Sept. 29. Contact the church office included the 1962 “Move On at 245-6626 to reserve your space. Over (To Another Land).”
Wilson moved to South Carolina in 1972 and became a minister two years later. He served as an African Methodist Episcopal pastor for three decades at eight churches, his wife said. Donald Fisher PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Donald G. Fisher, who cofounded apparel giant Gap Inc., has died at age 81 after a long battle with cancer. Fisher and his wife Doris opened the first Gap in 1969 in San Francisco, after running into difficulties finding jeans that fit. They named the store after the idea of “The Generation Gap” and sold jeans and music, to appeal to a younger crowd. The simple, affordable style that became the namesake brand’s trademark resonated with shoppers and took off quickly. William Safire NEW YORK (AP) — William Safire, the conservative columnist and word warrior who feared no politician or corner of the English language, died Sunday at age 79. The Pulitzer Prize winner died at a hospice in Rockville, Maryland. Safire spent more than 30 years writing on the Op-Ed page of The New York Times. In his “On Language” column in The New York Times Magazine and more than a dozen books, Safire traced the origins of words and everyday phrases such as “straw man,” ‘’under the bus” and “the proof is in the pudding.” Safire penned more than 3,000 columns, aggressively defending civil liberties and Israel while tangling with political figures. Bill Clinton famously wanted to punch the curmudgeonly columnist in the nose after Safire called his wife “a congenital liar.” As a speechwriter in the Nixon White House, Safire penned Vice President Spiro Agnew’s famous phrase, “nattering nabobs of negativism,” a tongue-in-cheek alliteration that Safire claimed was directed not at the press but at Vietnam defeatists. Along with George Will and William F. Buckley Jr., Safire’s smooth prose helped make conservatism respectable in the 1970s.
Police Notes Sheriff’s Reports
n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 303 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday. n Richard Samuel Garland reported the theft of an iPod Nano and other items. n Clint Everett Hendricks reported locks cut from buildings. n Mikel Laper Paris reported vandalism to an automobile. n The theft of gasoline was reported at Ray’s Mini Mart, 4100 U.S. 221 South, Forest City. n Amy Reenea Dalton reported vandalism to a mailbox. n Daniel Lee Lamb reported vandalism to an automobile. n Claude L. Stephens reported vandalism to a tool box. n Wallace Mode reported the theft of a go-cart. n Wallace Lee Mode reported the breaking and entering of a truck and the theft of tools. n Richard Wesley Holland reported the breaking and entering of a building. n Mayilyn E. Wood reported the breaking and entering of a building. n John W. Greene reported a breaking and entering and the theft of a welder. n Ann Jones Gosey reported the theft of guns and a computer. n Charles H. Haynes reported the theft of radio/ TV/ VCR/stereo equipment and damage to property. n Bradley Eugene Ford reported the theft of a gun and landscaping material. n Donna Annette Barron reported the theft of money
and credit/debit cards from a vehicle. n Donald C. Hames reported the theft of money from a motor vehicle. n Donald Wayne Scruggs reported the theft of a GPS unit. n Ray Dean Van Dyke reported the theft of tools. n Robert Donald Proctor reported the theft of an allterrain vehicle.
Rutherfordton n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 53 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday. n Jack Michael Crain Jr. reported the theft of flowers from a grave. n Michael Delane Ray reported damage to a vehicle.
Spindale n The Spindale Police Department responded to 17 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.
Lake Lure n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to 12 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.
Forest City n The Forest City Police Department responded to 111 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday. n An officer of the Forest City Police Department reported an incident of indecent liberties between children. The incident occurred on Carolina Avenue. n James Harris reported an incident of damage to property and larceny.
Arrests n Magdaleno Bautista, 24, of South Broadway Street, Forest City; charged with driving while impaired and driving while license revoked; freed on a custody release. (FCPD) n Michael Ray Moore, 28, of South Church Street, Forest City; charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia and resist, obstruct and delay; placed under a $23,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Tonya Lea Watts, 42, of 1112 Mooresboro Road; charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon; released on a $50,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Ashley Brooke Dale, 17, of 147 Dale Summey Road; charged with harassing phone calls; released on a $500 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Alexis Queen Warner, 16, of 2005 W.V. Thompson Road; charged with communicating threats; released on a $500 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Matthew Robert Allen, 29, of 183 N. Cleghorn St., Rutherfordton; charged with misdemeanor larceny; placed under a $2,000 secured bond. (RPD) n Paul Howard Jaynes Jr., 38, of 874 Horn Mill Road, Union Mills; charged with breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering and possession of stolen goods; placed under a $50,000 secured bond. (RPD)
Citations n Brandon Burgess, 24, of
Ashley Road, Forest City; cited for shoplifting; released on a written promise to appear. (FCPD) n Donald Splawn, 24, of Smith Street, Forest City; cited for damage to property and shoplifting; released on a written promise to appear. (FCPD) n Alvin Rogers Anderson, 51, of 161 Cove Springs Road, Rutherfordton; cited for possession of an open container of alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a motor vehicle. (RPD)
EMS/Rescue n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 45 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to 19 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.
Fire Calls n Cliffside firefighters responded to a house fire, assisted by Ellenboro and Sandy Mush firefighters. n Ellenboro firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident. n Forest City firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident. n Lake Lure firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident. n Rutherfordton firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident and to an industrial fire alarm. n SDO firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident.
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Red Cross The following Red Cross classes are scheduled. Adult, Child & Infant CPR: Saturday, Oct. 3, begins at 8:30 a.m. Babysitting Class: Friday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adult CPR: Monday, Oct. 19, begins at 6 p.m. Child & Infant CPR: Tuesday, Oct. 20, begins at 6 p.m. First Aid, Preventing Disease Transmission: Thursday, Oct. 22, begins at 6 p.m. All classes must be paid in advance. Call 287-5916 for further information.
Meetings/other Seminar: “Finding Your Voice as a Caring Professional: Patient Advocacy”; Thursday, Oct. 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton; 2-hour event open to health care workers as well the community at large. SWEEP meeting: (Solid Waste Environmental Education Panel) meets on the first Friday of each month at noon at GDS at 141 Fairgrounds Rd., Spindale. The next meeting is Oct. 2. Those interested in promoting recycling in Rutherford County, are invited to attend. For more information visit www.sweeprecycles.com.
Reunions 40-year reunion: R-S Central High School Class of 1969 will hold its 40th reunion on Oct. 10. Classmates who have not received information, contact Kathy McDonald at 429-2366, or Tom Miller at 429-0048.
Miscellaneous Octoberfest: Thursday, Oct. 8, 4 to 8 p.m., Harris Elementary School; games, concessions, Bingo, cake walk, face painting, raffle drawing, inflatables and more; the cafeteria will serve hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and homemade desserts. 8th Annual Remember Cliffside Day: Saturday, Oct. 10, breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m., at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; live music, crafts, barbecue; vendors may contact Wayne Millis at 245-7606 to reserve space. Fall festival: Saturday, Oct. 10, 4 p.m., Pleasant View Community Church, 129 Michael Dr., Forest City; fried chicken and fish, cake walk, games, cake auction; all donations will go to the missions fund. Art Class registration: For adults and youth at the Visual Arts Center, 173 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton. Adult classes in painting (watercolor, oil, acrylic), woodworking and knitting. After-school art programs for ages 12 and up on Thursday, ages 8 to 12 on Friday; for more information call 288-5009 or visit the Artists Guild website www. rcvag.com.
Fund raisers Ham supper: Saturday, Oct. 3, beginnings at 4:30 p.m.; Mt. Vernon Clubhouse; adult plates $8; ages 6-12, $5; 5 and under free; all proceeds go toward Mt. Vernon Baptist Church children and youth programs. Annual bazaar, barbecue: Saturday, Oct. 3, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Oak Grove United Methodist Church; biscuit breakfast, bake sale, country store, crafts, soup lunch, barbecue supper prepared by Just Friends Barbecue, starts at 4 p.m.; proceeds for church projects; church located on Oak Grove Church Road near Ellenboro. Team Kids Car Wash: Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Long Branch Road Baptist Church. Buffet Breakfast: Saturday, Oct. 3, 7 to 10:30 a.m.; Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Forest City; $5 per person, all you can eat. Country ham supper: Saturday, Oct. 10, begins at 4 p.m., at Whitehouse Community Center; adults $8; ages 6-11, $3; under 6 free; live music provided by the Norris West (Blurgrass/country) Band.
Department. Economic Development Commission Chairman Keven McCammon wasn’t too happy when he learned of the DOT’s plan to leave the homes alone. “We had not heard they were just going to let them sit,” McCammon said. “We’ll need to do some inquiring on that. That would become a problem and they are kind of an eyesore. A four-lane highway definitely makes things better, but just letting them sit while waiting on construction to start can become a danger for our neighbors. Anything grown up is not a good sign for someone who is viewing the community, and it isn’t safe for the people who live in that area. At this point we need to find out if there is something that can be done and influence getting it done as quickly as possible.” Haskett said it was far from standard procedure for DOT. “This is an unusual situation because we’ve had budgetary issues,” said Haskett, right of way agent for
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on those who are presenting with symptoms,” Webber said. “We’re also continuing to educate people about covering their cough and proper hand hygiene.” Webber said, and RutherfordPolk-McDowell District Health Department Interim Kevin Rogers echoed, if you have flu-like symptoms, you should visit your primary care physician first. “What we’re thinking is that people are more aware of the symtoms, but we don’t think they’re necessarily more sick,” Rogers said. “We think they are just seeking treatment more often.” Currently there aren’t many absences in Rutherford County Schools due to flu, said Clinical Nurse Supervisor Robin York. “The county office is monitoring absences, and right now we’re holding our own,” York said.
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LOCATER is a poster creation program that is available to any law enforcement agency free of charge. Agencies can use LOCATER to create and distribute missing children and adults, AMBER Alert, wanted, crime alert and additional posters to distribute electronically to other agencies, media outlets and the general public through e-mail at a local, state or national level. Godlock said the sheriff’s department learned about the technology at a conference in May and applied to receive it. Since getting the software at the end of May, the department has used it for two missing children’s cases, most recently last week when two teens — one from Rutherford County, one from Polk County — were reported missing. “We scanned their picture into the system and using the program created a missing person’s flier that was sent to Georgia, because that’s where it was thought they were headed,” Godlock said. Godlock said the software allows for a more rapid response to such cases by law enforcement because a wider audience can be reached within seconds. “Before all we had was a BOLO — be on the lookout — that we did through the communications center,” Godlock said. “We could send them the information, but no picture.
Higher Praise will be in concert Sunday, Oct. 4, at Second Baptist Church, Green Street, Rutherfordton. The group will sing at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Singing: Sunday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Bill’s Creek Baptist Church, Lake Lure; featuring the Blue Grass Gospel Group, Mountain Faith of Sylva. Singing: Sunday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., Riverside Baptist Church, Hogan Road, Harris; featuring Truly Blessed of Clover, S.C. Singing: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m., Village Chapel Church, 141 Huntley St., Forest City; featuring Blood Bought Trip from Forest City.
on the first part of the project. He said a consulting firm is handling the properties for the second section of the project and had bought 65 to 70 properties. Most of the properties are not homes. “Our money is just so tight right now, and if we did that upkeep it would have to take money away from somewhere else,” Haskett said. “I know it is not the best situation in the world and not the most aesthetically pleasing situation and I hate that. But if folks can just hold on until sometime next March, we will do some mowing next year.” Haskett said the time between purchasing the property and starting the project is usually shorter, but the budgetary issues were holding back the work start date. “Normally, the upkeep isn’t an issue but the economy has been sort of a perfect storm this year,” Haskett said. “But it is so late in the year now, it will start dying off soon and we want to spend our pennies in the best place we can right now.” Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.com.
Flu Shot Guide Not sure if you should get a vaccination for H1N1 or season flu? Here are the priority groups for both vaccinations: Novel H1N1 Flu Priority Groups: n Pregnant women n Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months n Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel n All people from 6 months through 24 years of age n Children from 6 months through 18 years of age n Young adults 19 through 24 years of age n Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza. Seasonal Flu Priority Groups: n Children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday n Pregnant women n People 50 years of age and older n People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions n People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities n People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including: Health care workers; Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu; Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)
Stats on Missing Children n 797,500 children (younger than 18) were reported missing in a one-year period of time studied resulting in an average of 2,185 children being reported missing each day. n 203,900 children were the victims of family abductions. n 58,200 children were the victims of non-family abductions. n 115 children were the victims of “stereotypical” kidnapping. (These crimes involve someone the child does not know or someone of slight acquaintance, who holds the child overnight, transports the child 50 miles or more, kills the child, demands ransom, or intends to keep the child permanently.) Source: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: website - www.missingkids.com
“You’re talking a response that took hours compared to seconds, just by hitting one button.” Godlock said LOCATER helps to create fliers for cases that might not necessarily fit the criteria for AMBER or SILVER Alerts — nationwide systems that help officials search for missing children or senior citizens, respectively. Most missing persons are reported over the weekend, Godlock said, when children and teens are apt to go to a friend’s house without informing a parent. When it comes to reporting someone missing, Godlock said an adult should be missing for at least 24 hours. A child, however, should be reported missing “When you feel that child is missing.” Fortunately, there have been no major missing children’s cases in Rutherford County, Godlock said. Most missing children return home within 24 to 48 hours. Still, it could happen and even with the software,
Godlock said the best tool for law enforcement in the case of a missing child is the parent. “Know who your kids are hanging out with, talking to on the Internet or texting,” Godlock said. “Too many times parents don’t know who their kids are friends with. We need parents to be parents, not their kids friends. “The more they know about their kids the better they are able to assist law enforcement if they go missing.” Also imperative, he said, are updated photos of your children. It’s also a good idea to have their fingerprints on file too. “What if we had a disaster? It’s a good thing to have,” he said. Parents with younger children should come up with a code to use in case they feel threatened by another adult. “Our kids need to know that not everybody is out to do them good,” he said.
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UNC’s young offense takes a step back
Carolina Panthers’ wide receiver Steve Smith (89) attempts to escape a tackle by Dallas Cowboys’ cornerback Terence Newman (41) in the first quarter of an NFL football game Monday in Arlington, Texas. The game was not concluded by press time, but the Panthers led 7-0 in the third quarter.
CHAPEL HILL (AP) — Shaun Draughn didn’t want to even think about football, while T.J. Yates couldn’t help but cringe while watching the game film. Yet there was no escaping the fact that North Carolina’s young offense — which had shown progress for two straight weeks — has taken big step back just in time for Atlantic Coast Conference play. The Tar Heels (3-1, 0-1) managed a meager 154 total yards in a weekend loss at Georgia Tech, including just 17 on the ground. That inept outing seemed to undermine all the gains made in a fourth-quarter comeback at Connecticut two weeks ago followed by a strong all-around showing in a win against East Carolina. It was also a reminder that the Tar Heels have a tenuous hold on their offense. “I think we’re playing the best players that we’ve got,” coach Butch Davis said Monday. “We’ve got to look at what are their capabilities, what can they realistically do and how can they get better at what we’re trying to do? The schedule would seem to give them a little bit of help. Starting with Saturday’s game against winless Virginia (0-3), North Carolina plays five of its next six games at home. TD).
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Bearcats maul TJCA on pitch By KEVIN CARVER Sports Reporter
Plenty of room for improvement at State RALEIGH (AP) — Winning hasn’t seemed to solve the problems irritating North Carolina State. The Wolfpack have rediscovered their offense, scoring at least 35 points in three straight games. The defense leads the nation, allowing an average of 201 yards. And a three-game winning streak would seem to wash away the bad taste that lingered after a lackluster opening loss to South Carolina. Still, coach Tom O’Brien isn’t happy. He backed up his strong postgame comments on Monday, saying that “we weren’t a real crisp organization.” The Wolfpack (3-1) were penalized 12 times and nearly gave the game away with a botched shotgun snap in the final minutes before the defense stopped Pittsburgh inside the 10-yard line and preserved a 38-31 victory.
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Thomas Jefferson’s Michael Snyder (15) battles to keep the ball from the Hendersonville defense as he advances up field during the game Monday at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.
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Bobcats look to Brown to show way CHARLOTTE (AP) — High-flying Gerald Wallace drew some attention Monday. So did playmaker Raymond Felton, new center Tyson Chandler and rookie Gerald Henderson as they modeled Charlotte’s new gray-pinstriped uniform. Yet Nazr Mohammed — one of only five Bobcats around for last year’s media day — made it clear who’s the
main attraction for a franchise that’s featured a revolving roster, no stars and zero playoff berths. “Coach is our star,” Mohammed said, referring to Hall of Famer Larry Brown. “Plain and simple, he knows the game. He’s our star. We’ve got to listen to him.” And hope he can lead the struggling, money-losing franchise to its
first postseason berth in an improved Eastern Conference. “We are much better than last year,” said the 69-year-old Brown, beginning his second season in his ninth NBA head coaching job. “Our potential is better and we’re excited about Please see Bobcats, Page 9
Johnson says win gives team new direction
Local Sports VOLLEYBALL Burns at East Rutherford, JV 4:30, Varsity 6 p.m. Patton at R-S Central, JV 4:30, Varsity 6 p.m. Chase at Shelby, JV 4:30, Varsity 6 p.m. TJCA at Mitchell 4:30 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY Chase, East Rutherford at R-S Central 4:30 p.m. LADIES TENNIS Burns at East Rutherford Thomas Jefferson at Owen
On TV 12:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Soccer FIFA U-20 World Cup — United States vs. Cameroon. 2:30 p.m. (FSS) UEFA Champions League Soccer Arsenal vs. Olympiacos. 7 p.m. (FSS) MLB Baseball Florida Marlins at Atlanta Braves. 8 p.m. (ESPN2) WNBA Basketball Finals Game 1 — Teams TBA. (WGN) MLB Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs.
AVONDALE — Good teams can back up why they are noticed and Monday afternoon was no exception. That’s what happened when the third-ranked 1A team in the state, Hendersonville, rolled into town and handed Thomas Jefferson a 9-0 loss in a Western Highlands conference soccer match. “It’s good to play this caliber of a team, we knew they were strong,” Brian Espinoza said. “I was disappointed in our first half effort, I know we can show better than that.” The scoring began quickly for the visitors on a windy day as two nice passes got the ball over to Ahmad Jarrar, who scored a roller with some assistance by the wind that gave the Bearcats (7-2-1 and 4-0) a 1-0 lead in the second min-
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Joey Logano’s car flies through the air after he wrecked during the AAA 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race Sunday at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del.
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson says winning a Chase race gives his No. 48 team direction. If the last three seasons are his map, all roads lead toward another Sprint Cup championship. Johnson has the Chase for the championship victory. All he needs now is that points lead. Johnson thumped the competition in the second Chase for the championship race, sweeping the season races at Dover International Speedway to accelerate his bid for an unprecedented fourth straight championship. “I certainly hope that our performance today scares some people and affects them in a way that benefits us,” Johnson said. Johnson sliced Mark Martin’s points lead with the victory — his fourth of the year and 44th overall — in the second of 10 races in the Chase. Martin holds a 10-point lead over Johnson heading into Week 3 at Kansas Speedway. “We’re going to race our guts out no matter where we wind up, and no matter how they are,” Martin said. “That dude still is Superman in my book. Looked like it today.” Johnson was pretty super on the concrete in the No. 48 Chevrolet. Johnson, who tire-tested in August at Dover, won from the pole. He led 298 laps when he won at Dover in May and added another 271 on the 1-mile concrete track Sunday. Johnson won for the fifth time at Dover. “That’s right boys, maximum points! Thank you!” Johnson said over the radio. No winner of the second Dover race has ever gone Please see Johnson, Page 9
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Scoreboard BASEBALL
National League East Division W L Pct Philadelphia 90 66 .581 Atlanta 86 70 .548 Florida 83 75 .532 New York 67 90 .429 Washington 53 103 .335 Central Division W L Pct y-St. Louis 90 66 .577 Chicago 81 74 .523 Milwaukee 77 79 .494 Cincinnati 74 82 .474 Houston 73 83 .465 Pittsburgh 59 96 .381 West Division W L Pct x-Los Angeles 93 64 .592 Colorado 88 68 .564 San Francisco 83 73 .532 San Diego 72 85 .459 Arizona 68 88 .436
GB — 4.5 8 24 38 GB — 8 1/2 13 16 17 1/2 30 1/2 GB — 4 1/2 9 1/2 21 24 1/2
x-clinched playoff berth y-clinched division Sunday’s Games N.Y. Mets 4, Florida 0 Atlanta 6, Washington 3, 10 innings Pittsburgh 6, L.A. Dodgers 5 Houston 3, Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 6, Milwaukee 5 Colorado 4, St. Louis 3 San Francisco 5, Chicago Cubs 1 Arizona 7, San Diego 4 Monday’s Games Pittsburgh 11, L.A. Dodgers 1 Washington 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Atlanta 4, Florida 0 Houston 8, Philadelphia, 2 Tuesday’s Games Houston (W.Lopez 0-0) at Philadelphia (Happ 11-4), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Pelfrey 10-12) at Washington (J.Martin 5-4), 7:05 p.m. Florida (VandenHurk 2-2) at Atlanta (T.Hudson 2-1), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (Pineiro 15-11) at Cincinnati (H.Bailey 6-5), 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (K.Hart 4-8) at Chicago Cubs (Dempster 10-8), 8:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Narveson 2-0) at Colorado (Marquis 15-12), 8:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 12-10) at San Diego (Ramos 0-1), 10:05 p.m. Arizona (D.Davis 8-13) at San Francisco (J.Sanchez 7-12), 10:15 p.m.
American League East Division W L Pct 100 56 .641 91 64 .587 79 76 .510 72 84 .462 60 95 .387 Central Division W L Pct Detroit 83 72 .535 Minnesota 81 74 .523 Chicago 76 81 .481 Cleveland 64 92 .413 Kansas City 64 92 .410 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 91 64 .587 Texas 85 70 .548 Seattle 80 76 .513 Oakland 75 81 .481
y-New York Boston Tampa Bay Toronto Baltimore
GB — 8 1/2 20 1/2 28 39 1/2 GB — 2 8 19 1/2 19 1/2 GB — 6 11 1/2 16 1/2
y-clinched division
Sunday’s Games Cleveland 9, Baltimore 0 N.Y. Yankees 4, Boston 2 Toronto 5, Seattle 4 Chicago White Sox 8, Detroit 4 Kansas City 4, Minnesota 1 Tampa Bay 7, Texas 6 L.A. Angels 7, Oakland 4 Monday’s Games Chicago White Sox 6, Cleveland 1 Kansas City at N.Y. Yankees, late Minnesota at Detroit, ppd Baltimore at Tampa Bay, late Toronto at Boston, late Texas at L.A. Angels, late Tuesday’s Games Chicago White Sox (C.Torres 1-1) at Cleveland (Masterson 4-9), 7:05 p.m. Kansas City (Lerew 0-1) at N.Y. Yankees (A.Burnett 12-9), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (Duensing 5-1) at Detroit (Verlander 17-9), 7:05 p.m. Baltimore (Guthrie 10-16) at Tampa Bay (W.Davis 1-1), 7:08 p.m. Toronto (R.Romero 12-9) at Boston (Buchholz 7-3), 7:10 p.m. Texas (Feldman 17-6) at L.A. Angels (Kazmir 9-9), 10:05 p.m. Oakland (Cahill 10-12) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 17-5), 10:10 p.m.
FOOTBALL National Football League
AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF N.Y. Jets 3 0 0 1.000 64 New England 2 1 0 .667 60 Buffalo 1 2 0 .333 64 Miami 0 3 0 .000 43 South W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 3 0 0 1.000 72 Jacksonville 1 2 0 .333 60 Houston 1 2 0 .333 65 Tennessee 0 3 0 .000 58 North W L T Pct PF Baltimore 3 0 0 1.000 103 Cincinnati 2 1 0 .667 61 Pittsburgh 1 2 0 .333 47 Cleveland 0 3 0 .000 29 West W L T Pct PF Denver 3 0 0 1.000 62 San Diego 2 1 0 .667 73 Oakland 1 2 0 .333 36 Kansas City 0 3 0 .000 48
NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF N.Y. Giants 3 0 0 1.000 80 Philadelphia 2 1 0 .667 94 Dallas 1 1 0 .500 65 Washington 1 2 0 .333 40 South W L T Pct PF New Orleans 3 0 0 1.000 120 Atlanta 2 1 0 .667 57 Carolina 0 2 0 .000 30 Tampa Bay 0 3 0 .000 41
PA 33 50 72 69 PA 45 69 86 71 PA 53 56 50 95 PA 16 64 57 85 PA 48 72 54 49 PA 56 53 66 91
Minnesota Green Bay Chicago Detroit
W 3 2 2 1
San Francisco Seattle Arizona St. Louis
W 2 1 1 0
North L T 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 West L T 1 0 2 0 2 0 3 0
Pct 1.000 .667 .667 .333
PF 88 81 57 59
PA 57 63 54 86
Pct .667 .333 .333 .000
PF 67 57 57 24
PA 53 48 68 73
Sunday’s Games Detroit 19, Washington 14 N.Y. Jets 24, Tennessee 17 Green Bay 36, St. Louis 17 Baltimore 34, Cleveland 3 Minnesota 27, San Francisco 24 Jacksonville 31, Houston 24 New England 26, Atlanta 10 N.Y. Giants 24, Tampa Bay 0 Philadelphia 34, Kansas City 14 Chicago 25, Seattle 19 New Orleans 27, Buffalo 7 San Diego 23, Miami 13 Denver 23, Oakland 3 Cincinnati 23, Pittsburgh 20 Indianapolis 31, Arizona 10 Monday’s Game Carolina at Dallas, late Sunday, Oct. 4 Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m. Oakland at Houston, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Washington, 1 p.m. Seattle at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Baltimore at New England, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Miami, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Jets at New Orleans, 4:05 p.m. Dallas at Denver, 4:15 p.m. St. Louis at San Francisco, 4:15 p.m. San Diego at Pittsburgh, 8:20 p.m. Open: Arizona, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Carolina Monday, Oct. 5 Green Bay at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m. The AP Top 25 The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sept. 26, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Florida (55) 4-0 1,490 1 2. Texas (1) 4-0 1,420 2 3. Alabama (4) 4-0 1,400 3 4. LSU 4-0 1,225 7 5. Boise St. 4-0 1,203 8 6. Virginia Tech 3-1 1,190 11 7. Southern Cal 3-1 998 12 8. Oklahoma 2-1 979 10 9. Ohio St. 3-1 957 13 10. Cincinnati 4-0 946 14 11. TCU 3-0 896 15 12. Houston 3-0 844 17 13. Iowa 4-0 788 — 14. Oklahoma St. 3-1 591 16 15. Penn St. 3-1 470 5 16. Oregon 3-1 462 — 17. Miami 2-1 452 9 18. Georgia 3-1 418 21 18. Kansas 4-0 418 20 20. BYU 3-1 349 19 21. Mississippi 2-1 340 4 22. Michigan 4-0 271 23 23. Nebraska 3-1 256 25 24. California 3-1 206 6 25. Georgia Tech 3-1 185 — Others receiving votes: Missouri 175, Auburn 171, South Carolina 154, South Florida 145, UCLA 41, Utah 25, Wisconsin 20, Notre Dame 7, Arizona St. 4, North Carolina 2, Stanford 2.
BASKETBALL Women’s National Basketball Association Playoff Glance (x-if necessary) FIRST ROUND (Best-of-3) EASTERN CONFERENCE Indiana 2, Washington 0 Indiana 88, Washington 79 Indiana 81, Washington 74, OT Detroit 2, Atlanta 0 Detroit 94, Atlanta 89 Detroit 94, Atlanta 79 WESTERN CONFERENCE Phoenix 2, San Antonio 1 San Antonio 92, Phoenix 91 Phoenix 106, San Antonio 78 Phoenix 100, San Antonio 92 Los Angeles 2, Seattle 1 Los Angeles 70, Seattle 63 Seattle 75, Los Angeles 74 Los Angeles 75, Seattle 64
Finals (Best-of-5) Indiana vs. Phoenix Tuesday, Sept. 29: Indiana at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1: Indiana at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4: Phoenix at Indiana, 4 p.m. x-Wednesday, Oct. 7, Phoenix at Indiana, 7:30 p.m. x-Friday, Oct. 9, Indiana at Phoenix, 9 p.m.
SOCCER Major League Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF Columbus 12 4 10 46 40 Chicago 10 6 11 41 38 New England 10 8 7 37 31 D.C. 8 7 12 36 40 Toronto FC 9 10 8 35 35 Kansas City 8 11 7 31 28 New York 4 17 6 18 22 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF Houston 12 8 7 43 35 Los Angeles 10 6 11 41 33 Colorado 10 8 9 39 40 Seattle 9 7 11 38 32 Chivas USA 11 9 5 38 26 Real Salt Lake 9 11 7 34 38 FC Dallas 8 12 6 30 44 San Jose 6 12 7 25 31
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Wednesday’s Games Colorado 1, San Jose 1, tie Saturday’s Games New England 2, Seattle FC 1 Columbus 2, Los Angeles 0 Kansas City 0, Colorado 0, tie Chicago 2, Toronto FC 2, tie FC Dallas 3, Real Salt Lake 0 Chivas USA 1, New York 1, tie Sunday’s Games San Jose 2, D.C. United 1 Wednesday, September 30 New England at FC Dallas, 7 p.m. Friday, October 2 Chicago at Los Angeles, 11 p.m. Saturday, October 3 Chivas USA at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m. Seattle FC at Columbus, 7:30 p.m. New England at Colorado, 9 p.m. New York at San Jose, 11 p.m. Sunday, October 4 Kansas City at Houston, 3 p.m.
RACING NASCAR Sprint Cup-AAA 400 Results At Dover International Speedway Dover, Del. (Start position in parentheses) 1. (1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet 2. (14) Mark Martin, Chevrolet 3. (23) Matt Kenseth, Ford 4. (2) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet 5. (16) Kurt Busch, Dodge 6. (7) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet 7. (19) AJ Allmendinger, Dodge 8. (6) Kasey Kahne, Dodg 9. (22) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet 10. (3) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet 11. (30) Carl Edwards, Ford 12. (20) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet 13. (4) Greg Biffle, Ford 14. (27) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota 15. (8) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet 16. (28) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet 17. (29) Casey Mears, Chevrolet 18. (12) Brian Vickers, Toyota 19. (10) Paul Menard, Ford 20. (24) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet 21. (5) David Reutimann, Toyota 22. (13) Denny Hamlin, Toyota 23. (41) Bobby Labonte, Ford 24. (21) David Ragan, Ford 25. (39) Scott Speed, Toyota 26. (9) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge 27. (37) John Andretti, Chevrolet 28. (25) Jamie McMurray, Ford 29. (17) David Stremme, Dodge 30. (34) Elliott Sadler, Dodge 31. (15) Kyle Busch, Toyota 32. (33) Regan Smith, Chevrolet 33. (32) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet 34. (31) Robby Gordon, Toyota 35. (26) Reed Sorenson, Dodge 36. (38) Michael Waltrip, Toyota 37. (35) Dave Blaney, Toyota 38. (43) Michael McDowell, Toyota 39. (18) David Gilliland, Chevrolet 40. (36) Mike Bliss, Dodge 41. (40) Joe Nemechek, Toyota 42. (11) Joey Logano, Toyota 43. (42) Tony Raines, Dodge
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Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez, right, forces out Atlanta Braves’ Brian McCann (16) at second base during the fifth inning, on a fielders choice off the bat of Braves’ Garret Anderson, not pictured, during a baseball game Monday at Turner Field in Atlanta.
Braves get win ATLANTA (AP) — Jair Jurrjens pitched seven outstanding innings, Chipper Jones homered and the Atlanta Braves beat Florida 4-0 Monday night for their 15th win in 17 games, a stretch that has lifted them into playoff contention with less than a week to go in the regular season. The Braves closed within two games of idle Colorado in the NL wild-card race with six remaining. Florida’s third loss in four games all but finished off the Marlins, who dropped 5½ games behind the Rockies and can do no better than tie for the wild card. One more Florida loss or Colorado win would eliminate the Marlins. Atlanta won its seventh straight, matching a season high, behind another dominant performance by Jurrjens (14-10).
Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 118.704 mph. Time of Race: 3 hours, 22 minutes, 11 seconds. Margin of Victory: 1.970 seconds. Caution Flags: 9 for 38 laps. Lead Changes: 6 among 4 drivers. Top 12 in Points: 1. M.Martin, 5,400; 2. J.Johnson, 5,390; 3. J.Montoya, 5,335; 4. Ku.Busch, 5,325; 5. T.Stewart, 5,294; 6. D.Hamlin, 5,292; 7. R.Newman, 5,290; 8. J.Gordon, 5,278; 9. G.Biffle, 5,262; 10. B.Vickers, 5,249; 11. C.Edwards, 5,247; 12. K.Kahne, 5,211.
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CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-3) EASTERN CONFERENCE Indiana 2, Detroit 1 Detroit 72, Indiana 56 Indiana 79, Detroit 75 Indiana 72, Detroit 67 WESTERN CONFERENCE Phoenix 2, Los Angeles 1 Phoenix 103, Los Angeles 94 Los Angeles 87, Phoenix 76 Phoenix 85, Los Angeles 74
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ute. Jarrar would go onto score his second goal in the seventh minute, with an easy shot that sailed into the back right post from close range for a 2-0 advantage. Brayan Aguirre chimed in next during the 10th minute as the Bearcats skilled their way past the Gryphon defense and Aguirre scored from the left side in the 10th minute. The scoring continued for Hendersonville as Jarrar earned the hat trick two minutes later for a 4-0 lead. Aguirre scored twice more, the last on a penalty kick as Thomas Jefferson watched in awe of their opponent, that built a 6-0 in 30 minutes. Joseph Cottingham and Colin Michael each dumped easy goals in one-on-one situations as the half ended with 16 Bearcat shots and an 8-0 lead for the visitors. Thomas Jefferson could only post one shot in the first half. Aguirre completed his fourth goal of the event, during the 45th minute with a header to go up 9-0, but the Gryphons managed not to give in during the second half themselves. Thomas Jefferson (2-11 and 1-5) took a five second half shots and the best came around the 70th minute. On a corner kick by the Gryphons Billy Krier, Michael Dedmon tried a header from in front, but the ball sailed just over the crossbar before the game concluded. While John Dunigan, Heath Thompson and Dedmon each played a role on defense at times, Espinoza wanted to make sure the one kid who has played every minute of all 13 games so far this season was recognized. “Heath Thompson has played well on defense all year and if he is not there, we give up more goals than today,” Espinoza said.
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Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas (26) celebrates with fans in the stands after the Lions’ 19-14 win over the Washington Redskins in an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday ending the Lions’ 19-game losing streak. Associated Press
starting the season without worrying about making ourselves better by trade or free agency.” It doesn’t mean Brown is finished coaxing managing partner Michael Jordan into signing off on more moves as practice begins Tuesday. While the Bobcats got more athletic this summer by sending Emeka Okafor to New Orleans for fellow center Tyson Chandler in the team’s fourth trade in eight months — the Bobcats didn’t address depth issues at power forward after going 35-47 last season. Running close to the luxury tax payroll threshold of $69.9 million and ordered not to go above it by owner Bob Johnson, the Bobcats’ only offseason free-agent signing was Ronald “Flip” Murray. Even Felton couldn’t agree on a long-term deal, settling on a one-year, $5.5 million qualifying offer. The Bobcats didn’t re-sign Sean May, meaning there is no clear backup to power forward Boris Diaw, who will miss the first few days of camp recovering from a sprained left ankle. “We missed out on (Drew) Gooden and Hakim Warrick and people like that,” Brown said of the free agent forward market. “But we didn’t have Raymond’s situation settled. “A lot of teams have had to be real careful because of the luxury tax. There were some guys I think who wanted to come here. Antonio McDyess was another name that would have really, really helped us. .. I think it’ll work itself out.” December that cost it a playoff That’s because the Bobcats have a player or two berth last season, was outgained 397 yards to 86 and did not have who could be valuable to a contending team, led by Raja Bell. The 33-year-old starting shooting guard, a first down until late in the acquired from Phoenix in December, said he was third quarter. rebuffed in a request for a contract extension this summer. Patriots 26, Falcons 10 With Henderson and Murray also at shooting At Foxborough, Mass., the guard, Bell could be dealt to a contending team Patriots (2-1) finally got their looking for a veteran and an expiring contract to offense rolling as Tom Brady clear salary-cap space for next summer. threw for 277 yards and Fred “I’m fully aware of what a contract like mine Taylor ran for 105 against the looks like to other teams and could mean to the Falcons (2-1). Bobcats,” Bell said. “Knowing that is enough for Brady threw a 36-yard touchme. From there I’ll just go about my business.” down pass to Chris Baker and That includes integrating Chandler and Taylor ran for an 8-yard score. Henderson into a rotation led by Wallace, who led Charlotte in scoring last season at 16.6 points a game while winning over Brown. Broncos 23, Raiders 3 But the 6-foot-7 Wallace shrugged when told At Oakland, Calif., Kyle Orton Brown suggested he might have to play some powthrew a touchdown pass to er forward. Brandon Marshall, and rookie “Would I ask to play the 4? No. Would I like to Knowshon Moreno ran for play the 4? No,” Wallace said. “But if that’s the 90 yards and a score to lead position I’m put in I’ll play it to the best of my abilthe Broncos (3-0). Correll ity.” Buckhalter added 108 yards on Wallace could stick at small forward if Alexis 14 carries. Ajinca can play himself into the rotation after The Raiders (1-2) were held to spending most of his rookie year on the bench. But 137 yards, their second straight Brown was livid with Ajinca after traveling to his week with less than 200 yards of native France to watch him try out for the national offense. team. “I could have strangled him watching him,” Chargers 23, Dolphins 13 Brown said. “I was going there to drink the wine and eat the food and enjoy myself. After watching At San Diego, Philip Rivers scored on a 5-yard scramble late him, nothing tastes good. ... He showed no interest in making their team or playing hard.” in the third quarter to highMohammed said he hopes to get a chance to light a victory over the winless earn playing time behind Chandler after riding the Dolphins, who lost quarterback bench much of last season. He’ll get minutes early Chad Pennington to a shoulder in camp because Chandler is still two weeks away injury early in the second half. from being cleared for full contact as he recovers The Chargers (2-1) are above from left ankle surgery. .500 in the regular season for D.J. Augustin, who said he got stronger in the the first time since the end of offseason after “hitting a couple of walls” as a 2007. The Dolphins are 0-3 for rookie, will back up Felton. After averaging 14.2 the third time in six seasons. points and 6.7 assists last season and winning praise from Brown, Felton insisted Monday he has Saints 27, Bills 7 no hard feelings with the Bobcats for being unable At Orchard Park, N.Y., Will to get a long-term deal. Smith had an interception and a “He’s as good a teammate as I’ve ever coached,” sack to help New Orleans (3-0) Brown said. shut down Buffalo (1-2). Pierre Brown will open camp with only 16 players Thomas sealed the win with two after the late additions of rookie guard Antonio touchdown runs in the final 10 Anderson and forward Stephen Graham. They’ll minutes and finished with 126 also be training at their home practice facility yards. instead of UNC Wilmington to save money.
Favre back; Lions snap streak By The Associated Press
Brett Favre was leading fourthquarter drives for the Green Bay Packers the last time the Detroit Lions won a game. Now the Lions are winners again after 19 straight losses, and Favre’s leading those lastminute comebacks for the Minnesota Vikings. Neither win was pretty. Both were pretty much priceless. Favre took the Vikings 80 yards in 87 seconds before finding Greg Lewis in the back of the end zone for a 27-24 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Rookie Matthew Stafford threw an early TD pass for the Lions, who played mostly mistake-free to end their streak with a 19-14 win over the Washington Redskins. “We went a whole season without feeling like this, so you have to take it in and enjoy,” said Lions center Dominic Raiola, who has lost 99 times in nine seasons with the Lions. Minnesota struggled most of the day, despite a 101-yard kickoff return by Percy Harvin. Adrian Peterson was held to just 85 yards on 19 carries. And the first five series of the second half looked like this: Three punts, Favre’s first interception, and a turnover on downs in Favre’s first real home game with Minnesota.
But the Vikings (3-0) knew just why they’d signed their longtime nemesis in the offseason. “The offensive line was fired up. Adrian was fired up, and the receivers were fired up. And Brett fell right in. He was fired up, too, like: ’We’re going to get this done,”’ Lewis said. On the last play, Favre stepped forward in the pocket and slid to the right by design to buy time for his receivers to move into position. Instead of throwing a ball up for grabs, he figured he could get close enough to the line of scrimmage to fire a line drive that would be tougher to defend. Lewis hauled it down in the back of the end zone, staying in by the barest of margins. The play was upheld on review, and after the 49ers’ last desperation heave, Favre’s 43rd comeback from a fourth-quarter deficit or tie was complete. Memorable, too, in its own way will be Detroit’s win, in front of 40,896 fans at Ford Field. Detroit (1-2) hadn’t won since Dec. 23, 2007, and its 19-game skid matched the second longest in NFL history.
Eagles 34, Chiefs 14
At Philadelphia, Kevin Kolb threw for 327 yards and two touchdowns, LeSean McCoy had 84 yards rushing and one TD for the Eagles (2-1). DeSean Jackson and Brent Celek each had 100-plus yards receiving and one score against the winless Chiefs.
Colts 31, Cardinals 10 At Glendale, Ariz., Peyton
Manning threw four touchdown passes, three in the second quarter, and completed 24 of 35 for 379 yards with one interception for Indianapolis (3-0). The Colts’ quarterback had four TD passes in a game for the 18th time, moving him ahead of Johnny Unitas into third on the NFL career list, behind Dan Marino’s 21 and Brett Favre’s 20. Kurt Warner threw for 332 yards.
Jets 24, Titans 17 At East Rutherford, N.J., David Harris had an interception and a big sack on consecutive drives, and Mark Sanchez threw two touchdown passes and ran for another for the Jets. Sanchez became the first rookie quarterback to start a season with wins in his first three games, and New York’s defense turned up the pressure in the fourth quarter on Kerry Collins, who was incomplete on his last 13 passes.
Packers 36, Rams 17 At St. Louis, Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and ran for another, and the Packers (2-1) sent the Rams to their 13th straight loss — now the NFL’s longest active streak. Rodgers was 13 for 23 for 269 yards and hooked up with Greg Jennings on passes of 50 and 53 yards that set up touchdowns. Rodgers had a 46-yard pass to Donald Driver that set up another score. Kyle Boller, who played three quarters after Marc Bulger bruised his shoulder, threw two touchdown passes for the Rams.
Ravens 34, Browns 3 At Baltimore, Joe Flacco threw for a career-high 342 yards and Willis McGahee scored two more touchdowns against the winless Browns, who have scored one offensive touchdown in their last nine games. Derrick Mason caught five passes for 118 yards, including a 72-yard TD, for the Ravens (3-0).
Jaguars 31, Texans 24 At Houston, Maurice JonesDrew had his first 100-yard game of the season and scored three touchdowns for the Jaguars (1-2). Jones-Drew scored the go-ahead touchdown on an 8-yard run early in the fourth quarter and finished with 119 yards rushing. The Texans (1-2) have the league’s worst run defense, allowing 190 yards to the Jets, 240 to the Titans and 184 on Sunday.
Giants 24, Buccaneers 0 At Tampa, Fla., Eli Manning threw for two touchdowns and Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw led a resurgence of a strong ground attack for the Giants (3-0). Tampa Bay (0-3), which has lost seven straight since an 0-4
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Terrell Owens was held without a catch to end a 185-game streak that had been second longest among active players.
Bengals 23, Steelers 20 At Cincinnati, Carson Palmer threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Andre Caldwell with 14 seconds left, completing a nearly perfect drive that gave the Bengals (2-1) a victory and ended the Steelers’ nearly decade-long domination in Cincinnati. Pittsburgh (1-2) had won its last eight games on Cincinnati’s home field dating to 2001.
Bears 25, Seahawks 19 At Seattle, Jay Cutler threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to Devin Hester with 1:52 remaining, rallying the Bears over the Seahawks. Seattle (1-2), playing without seven injured starters, drove to the Bears 29 with 30 seconds left. But Seneca Wallace was high and incomplete to Julius Jones on fourth-and-2 to seal the win for the Bears (2-1).
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on to win the Cup championship. If any driver can reverse that trend, it’s Johnson. Much as he did in May, Johnson’s No. 48 Chevrolet was out in front for the majority of the 400-mile race. Chase drivers took nine of the first 11 spots. Martin followed last week’s win at New Hampshire with a second-place finish. Juan Pablo Montoya was fourth and Kurt Busch fifth. Matt Kenseth was the highest non-Chase driver at third. Other Chase driver results saw Jeff Gordon finish sixth, Kasey Kahne was eighth, Tony Stewart ninth and Ryan Newman 10th. Carl Edwards was 11th, Greg Biffle 13th, Brian Vickers 18th and Denny Hamlin 22nd. “It’s just two races,” Martin said. “I still say that there’s 12 in and 12 can win. It might be a challenge for a couple of the ones toward the end of the back.”
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HOUSTON (AP) — The Coast Guard says three miles of the Houston Ship Channel are reopened after a 10,500-gallon oil spill closed the section during the weekend. A secluded northern segment of the channel had been shut down after a 458-foot tank vessel tried to make a turn Friday night and hit a barge in the 52-mile long channel. No injuries were reported. But the motor vessel ended up with a 2-by4-foot gash in one of its fuel tanks.
Pastor shoots intruder
DETROIT (AP) — A retired police officer-turned-pastor shot and wounded a man who broke into his Detroit church, police said Monday. Lawrence Adams went to Westside Bible Church on Sunday evening and found the intruder inside the building, said Detroit police Sgt. Eren Stephens. The man began swinging an object at the retired police lieutenant, who pulled out a handgun and shot him in the abdomen, he said. The pastor, who was not injured, was licensed to carry the handgun, police said.
Bull drags police officers
PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — Police say a 1,400-pound bull that escaped from a northern New Jersey slaughterhouse dragged officers with a lasso down a street and ran 10 blocks before being captured and sedated. Chief John DeCando, spokesman for Paterson Police’s animal control division, says the bull was being unloaded at ENA Meat Packing Inc.
when it broke loose just before 8:30 a.m. Monday. No injuries were reported.
Ex-Enron exec jailed
HOUSTON (AP) — The former chief executive of Enron Corp.’s failed Internet business was sentenced Monday to 16 months in prison for lying about the capabilities of the once mighty energy giant’s broadband network in order to help pump up the company’s stock price. The former broadband unit CEO also agreed to pay $8.7 million in restitution. Joseph Hirko apologized for his actions before being sentenced. He had previously pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud as part of a plea deal with federal prosecutors.
Obama threat probed WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service is investigating an online survey that asked whether people thought President Barack Obama should be assassinated, officials said Monday. The poll, posted Saturday on Facebook, was taken off the popular social networking site quickly after company officials were alerted to its existence. But, like any threat against the president, Secret Service agents are taking no chances. The poll asked respondents “Should Obama be killed?” The choices: No, Maybe, Yes, and Yes if he cuts my health care. The question was not created by Facebook, but by an independent person using an add-on application that has been suspended from the site.
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Nadashia Thomas, 6, a cousin of Derrion Albert, holds a sign beside a poster of Derrion Albert at Fenger High School in Chicago,. A vigil for Derrion Albert was planned outside of Fenger High School.
Video of beating death sparks anger in Chicago CHICAGO (AP) — Cell phone footage showing a group of teens viciously kicking and striking a 16-year-old honors student with splintered railroad ties has ramped up pressure on Chicago officials to address chronic violence that has led to dozens of deaths of city teens each year. The graphic video of the afternoon melee emerged on local news stations over the weekend, showed the fatal beating of Derrion Albert, a sophomore honor roll student at Christian Fenger Academy High School. His death was the latest addition to a toll that keeps getting higher: More than 30 students were killed last school year, and the city could exceed that number this year. Prosecutors charged three teenagers on Monday with fatally beating Albert, who was walking to a bus stop when he got caught up in the mob street fighting, authorities said. The violence stemmed from a shooting early Thursday morning involving two groups of students from different neighborhoods, said Tandra Simonton, a spokeswoman for the Cook County prosecutor’s office. When school ended, members of the two groups began fighting near the Agape Community Center. The attack, captured in part on a bystander’s cell phone video, shows Albert being struck on the head by one of several young men wielding wooden planks. After he falls to the ground an appears to try to get up, he is struck again and then kicked. Prosecutors charged Silvonus Shannon, 19, Eugene Riley, 18, and Eric Carson, 16, with first-degree murder, and they were ordered held
without bond on Monday, said Andy Conklin, a spokesman for the Cook County prosecutor’s office. The Cook County Public Defender’s Office, which represented the three teenagers in court, had no immediate comment Monday. Chicago police said charges are pending against a fourth suspect and that they are looking for at least three more suspects, but would not discuss a possible motive for the attack. Simonton said Albert was a bystander and not part of either group. She said he was knocked unconscious when Carson struck him in the head with a board and the second person punched him in the face. Albert regained consciousness and was trying to get up when he was attacked a second time by five people and was struck in the head with a board by Riley and stomped in the head by Shannon, Simonton said. Desiyan Bacon, Riley’s aunt, said her nephew didn’t have anything to do with the beating and was a friend of the victim. “They need to stop the crime, but when they do it, they need to get the right person,” Bacon said. For Chicago, a sharp rise in violent student deaths over the past three school years — most from shootings off school property — have been a tragedy and an embarrassment. Before 2006, an average of 10-15 students were fatally shot each year. That climbed to 24 fatal shootings in the 2006-07 school year, 23 deaths and 211 shootings in the 2007-08 school year and 34 deaths and 290 shootings last school year.
Trial begins for man charged with killing six in crime spree AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A man accused of killing six people in two states called a friend the night of the first five killings and said he had “done something bad and there was no going back,” the friend testified Monday as the man’s murder trial began. Bill Brinlee said that Paul Devoe was upset but calm and in control when Devoe called him repeatedly the night of Aug. 24, 2007. “He said that he was on the run, he had done something bad and there was no going back. ... He’d done something he wished he wouldn’t have done. It was hard for me to believe,” said Brinlee, whose gun Devoe allegedly stole and used in the killings. Devoe, 46, has pleaded not guilty to capital murder in the deaths of Haylie Faulkner, 15, and Danielle Hensley, 17. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Travis County prosecutor Gary Cobb told jurors during his opening statement Monday that they would have no doubt after all the evidence is presented that Devoe murdered the two girls. Prosecutors say Devoe fatally shot
41-year-old Michael Allred at the bar he worked at in Marble Falls, then drove to the home of his ex-girlfriend, Paula Griffith, in Jonestown and shot her, her 48-year-old boyfriend, Jay Feltner, her daughter, Haylie Faulkner and Haylie’s friend, Danielle Hensley. Devoe is only on trial for the girls’ killings. It’s common in Texas for prosecutors to split multiple charges into separate trials. Prosecutors can still seek trials for the remaining killings. Brinlee testified that Devoe told him he’d gone to the bar to kill another ex-girlfriend, but his gun jammed and the bartender got in his way. Another witness, Sharon Wilson, said Devoe had been her house guest in the weeks leading up to the killings, but that he “snapped” when she asked him to leave. She said he held a gun to her and to his own head, and then began shooting up her house. She said she fled with her dog and hid in a cactus patch. Devoe, became visibly upset in court and dabbed his eyes with a tissue as Wilson described his relationship with Haylie.
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THE MARKET IN REVIEW
STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS
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GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last Gramrcy 2.97 PMI Grp 4.76 AGreet 21.79 Unisys h 2.75 AffCmpSv 53.86 VoltInfoSci 13.49 RadianGrp 11.79 CIT pfA 4.45 Belo 5.27 Newcstle h 3.10
Chg +.55 +.73 +2.81 +.35 +6.61 +1.63 +1.36 +.50 +.59 +.34
%Chg +22.7 +18.1 +14.8 +14.6 +14.0 +13.7 +13.0 +12.7 +12.6 +12.3
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last Xerox 7.68 DirREBear 18.34 Prkwy pfD 19.77 DukeR pfO 23.14 ABN pfG 11.25 DirFBear rs20.14 Citigrp pfW 19.44 CapM pfB 14.20 ProUShtRE 9.24 Zions pfB 21.11
Chg -1.29 -2.69 -2.72 -2.63 -1.24 -2.11 -2.01 -1.25 -.78 -1.78
%Chg -14.4 -12.8 -12.1 -10.2 -9.9 -9.5 -9.4 -8.1 -7.8 -7.8
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Citigrp 2960771 4.57 +.19 Xerox 1382776 7.68 -1.29 BkofAm 1237376 17.22 +.62 SPDR 1095791 106.32 +1.87 SPDR Fncl 762674 15.08 +.49 GenElec 728011 16.76 +.39 DirFBear rs 621454 20.14 -2.11 SprintNex 463282 3.92 -.03 iShEMkts 461211 38.58 +.49 FordM 454908 7.49 +.20 Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
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2,451 630 69 3,150 197 3 3,805,144,573
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GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name TriValley IndiaGC un Baldw PacOffPT MercBcp InvCapHld IncOpR KodiakO g TravelCtrs PMC CT
Last 2.97 2.32 2.01 4.18 3.60 2.59 6.82 2.36 5.60 7.64
Chg +1.29 +.66 +.26 +.51 +.40 +.27 +.57 +.19 +.44 +.59
%Chg +76.8 +39.8 +14.9 +13.9 +12.5 +11.7 +9.1 +8.8 +8.5 +8.4
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last FrkEPubl 2.06 PudaCoal n 5.38 BowlA 12.52 PhrmAth 3.85 ChinNutri n 3.27 Velocity rs 2.90 ACmtPT 8.25 EagleCGr 6.00 WilshrEnt 2.08 SuprmInd 2.58
Chg %Chg -.19 -8.4 -.48 -8.2 -.98 -7.3 -.28 -6.7 -.23 -6.6 -.20 -6.5 -.50 -5.7 -.34 -5.4 -.12 -5.3 -.14 -5.1
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg CelSci 97212 1.76 +.13 TriValley 64694 2.97 +1.29 IndiaGC 46822 1.86 +.28 GoldStr g 35835 3.18 +.07 InovioBio 35082 1.63 +.17 EldorGld g 29986 10.70 -.02 Sinovac 29837 8.22 +.30 Rentech 24508 1.73 +.02 NA Pall g 23118 2.74 +.06 NthgtM g 22521 2.66 +.04 DIARY
Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
340 190 54 584 29 1 110,693,980
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DAILY DOW JONES
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GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last Chg AspectMed 11.96 +4.29 Conolog rs 2.74 +.79 GenTek 37.77+10.77 GHL Ac wt 4.25 +1.20 GandrMt 5.10 +1.28 Habersh h 2.99 +.72 Ramtrn 2.35 +.53 FPB Bncp 3.10 +.60 KandiTech 2.25 +.43 Perfuman lf 2.95 +.55
%Chg +55.9 +40.5 +39.9 +39.3 +33.5 +31.7 +29.1 +24.0 +23.6 +22.9
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last Chg %Chg Celsion 3.60 -1.17 -24.5 Dataram 3.16 -.81 -20.4 TecOpsSv 2.81 -.52 -15.6 NaugatVly 4.12 -.63 -13.3 IntriCon 3.36 -.48 -12.5 BallardPw 2.51 -.31 -11.0 BSD Med 2.89 -.35 -10.8 Ultralife 5.90 -.71 -10.7 FostrWh wtA91.72-10.28 -10.1 HeritgFncl 8.08 -.91 -10.1
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE)
Name Vol (00) PwShs QQQ752507 Cisco 670124 ETrade 567280 RschMotn 470935 Microsoft 439604 Intel 349404 Oracle 271260 Yahoo 260468 HuntBnk 237316 Qualcom 183814
Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
Last Chg 42.41 +.71 23.61 +.99 1.82 +.05 66.44 -2.47 25.83 +.28 19.74 +.37 21.17 +.31 17.47 +.39 4.20 +.07 45.97 +1.27
DIARY
2,010 668 126 2,804 101 7 1,864,821,097
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Dow Jones industrials Close: 9,789.36 Change: 124.17 (1.3%)
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10.93 26.06 46.82 32.96 26.24 54.38 14.86 24.58 97.98 97.35 93.11 37.68 23.24 31.59 27.42 24.60 15.61 31.05 10.93 11.78 1.99 27.98 97.98 64.55 26.24 14.30 97.36 30.49 20.19 28.83 33.32 2.84 10.47 13.20 14.33
CA -Conservative Allocation, CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, ES -Europe Stock, FB -Foreign Large Blend, FG -Foreign LargeGrowth, FV -Foreign Large Value, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, MB -Mid-Cap Blend, MV Mid-Cap Value, SH -Specialty-heath, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs. others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar.
In this July 8 file photo, the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange is seen. Stock indexes rose more than 1 percent in light trading Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, to break a three-day slide. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 124 points for its biggest gain in more than a month, recouping much of what it lost last week. Associated Press
Wall Street halts slide with surge NEW YORK (AP) — A burst of corporate dealmaking is giving investors a shot of confidence about the economy. Stock indexes rose more than 1 percent in light trading Monday to break a three-day slide. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 124 points for its biggest gain in more than a month, recouping much of what it lost last week. Large acquisitions from Abbott Laboratories and Xerox Corp. pushed shares of drugmakers and technology companies higher, and the buying spread to other parts of the market as investors hoped that the $6 billion-plus deals could be a sign that takeover activity is finally picking up. A resumption of corporate takeovers would represent an important milepost in the economy’s recovery, one full year after the financial system nearly froze. Companies had grown so worried in the past year that they were hesitant to part with cash and often had trouble lining up financing.
A willingness by big companies to wager stock and borrow money to bulk up their business also sets off a guessing game over what the next takeover targets might be. Just last week Dell Inc. said it would acquire technology company Perot Systems Corp. for $3.9 billion, and earlier this month Kraft Foods Inc. made an overture for candy Rose noted that Bank of America and Merrill maker Cadbury PLC for $16.7 Lynch executives were under pressure from U.S. billion. Treasury and Federal Reserve officials to comStocks have surged since plete the merger as a signal that the bank crisis was easing up. The bankruptcy of investment giant March as investors jockeyed to stay ahead of a strengthening Lehman Brothers last fall had set off a panic and in the economy, but the pace of had frozen credit markets.
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Ohio AG takes lead in lawsuit against BoA
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Bank of America Corp. executives improperly concealed billions of dollars in losses and billions in bonuses paid by Merrill Lynch before a shareholder vote on their proposed merger, Ohio’s attorney general argued in a class-action securities lawsuit he described as among the largest in history. Attorney General Richard Cordray filed a complaint against Bank of America and its executives late Friday, the first since Ohio was awarded the lead role in a lawsuit that includes the state’s two largest public employee pension funds and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court in New York, includes allegations made in previous complaints against Bank of America by other shareholder interests. It includes new details about conversations and communications between Bank of America and Merrill Lynch executives that have surfaced recently in media reports, congressional testimony and with the Securities and Exchange Commission. “This is part of a concerted and committed effort in the Ohio attorney general’s office to hold Wall Street accountable,” Cordray said Monday. “The amount of shareholder value affected negatively here is about as great as has been alleged in any case ever.” He said the suit seeks unspecified damages that could be in the billions of dollars. “We are confident that we disclosed all that was required and look forward to presenting our position to the court,” said Bank of America spokeswoman Shirley Norton. Shareholders voted to approve the $50 billion acquisition of Merrill Lynch on Dec. 5, 2008. The lawsuit alleges that Bank of America agreed to allow Merrill Lynch to pay as much as $5.8 billion in year-end discretionary bonuses to executives and employees but failed to disclose the bonuses before the merger vote. It also alleges that Bank of America and Merrill Lynch executives were aware of billions of dollars in losses suffered by Merrill Lynch in the two months before the merger vote but failed to disclose them. Following the vote, Bank of America Chief Executive Kenneth Lewis obtained a commitment from the federal government for $138 billion in bailout money, the complaint said. On Jan. 16, Bank of America announced that Merrill Lynch suffered more than $21 billion in losses in the last quarter of 2008, and that Bank of America took a $1.8 billion loss. Bank of America share prices tumbled shortly afterward. Paul Rose, an Ohio State law professor and securities litigation expert, believes the lawsuit has merit but also spots political undertones.
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those gains has some analysts worried that the advance is overdone. The willingness of companies to pursue big deals helped ease some of those worries, at least for now. “It’s encouraging to all investors when you see companies buy because basically what that says is they’re in a more aggressive mode as opposed to being in the fetal position,” said Mark Coffelt, portfolio manager at Empiric Funds in Austin, Texas. The Dow rose 124.17, or 1.3 percent, to 9,789.36, its biggest advance since Aug. 21. Last week, the Dow lost 155 points following lackluster reports on housing and manufacturing. The Dow’s gain puts it about 200 points from the psychological barrier of 10,000. The index fell below that level last October at the peak of the financial crisis and hasn’t crossed back over it since. The broader Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 18.60, or 1.8 percent, to 1,062.98, and the Nasdaq composite index rose 39.82, or 1.9 percent, to 2,130.74. Four stocks rose for every one that fell on the New York Stock Exchange, where volume came to 979.3 million shares compared with 1.2 billion Friday. It was the lightest day since midAugust. Trading was light as some market participants were out for Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Lower trading volume can skew the market’s moves. In corporate deal activity, Abbott Labs said Monday it would acquire the pharmaceutical business of Belgian chemicals maker Solvay for $6.6 billion, while Xerox Corp. agreed to buy
Affiliated Computer Services for about $6.4 billion. Some money managers are racing to catch up with the market’s advance before the third quarter ends on Wednesday. The Dow is up 16 percent for the quarter and is on pace for its best quarter since the fourth quarter of 1998, when it rose 17.1 percent. Abbott Labs rose $1.25, or 2.6 percent, to $48.58. Abbott’s purchase of Brussels-based Solvay gives the company access to emerging markets in Eastern Europe and Asia along with new therapeutic areas such as the fast-growing market for vaccines. Xerox’s deal for ACS set off a rally in other information-technology companies. Accenture PLC and Unisys Corp. climbed. Affiliated Computer jumped $6.61, or 14 percent, to $53.20, while Xerox fell $1.29, or 14.4 percent, to $7.68. Tech shares got another boost from Cisco Systems Inc., which rose 99 cents, or 4.4 percent, to $23.61 after a Barclays Capital analyst raised his rating on the maker of networking equipment maker as he predicted improved demand from telecommunications companies would boost revenue. Bond prices were mixed. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves opposite its price, fell to 3.28 percent from 3.32 percent late Friday. The dollar was mixed against other currencies. Gold prices rose. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 14.28, or 2.4 percent, to 613.22.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The recession has hit middle-income and poor families hardest, widening the economic gap between the richest and poorest Americans as rippling job layoffs ravaged household budgets. The wealthiest 10 percent of Americans — those making more than $138,000 each year — earned 11.4 times the roughly $12,000 made by those living near or below the poverty line in 2008, according to newly released census figures. That ratio was an increase from 11.2 in 2007 and the previous high of 11.22 in 2003. Household income declined across all groups, but at sharper percentage levels for middle-income and poor Americans. Median income fell last year from $52,163 to $50,303, wiping out a decade’s worth of gains to hit the lowest level since 1997. Poverty jumped sharply to 13.2 percent, an 11-year high. “No one should be surprised at the increased disparity,” said Richard Freeman at Harvard University. “Unemployment hurts normal workers who do not have the golden parachutes the folks at the top have.” Analysts attributed the widening gap to the wave of layoffs in the economic downturn that have devastated household budgets. They said while the richest Americans may be seeing reductions in executive pay, those at the bottom of the income ladder are often unemployed and struggling. Large cities such as Atlanta, Washington, New York, San Francisco, Miami and Chicago had the most inequality, due largely to years of middleclass flight to the suburbs. Declining industrial cities with pockets of well-off neighborhoods, such as Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, also had sharp disparities. Up-and-coming cities, such as Mesa, Ariz., Riverside, Calif., Arlington, Texas, and Henderson, Nev., were among the areas showing the least income differences between rich and poor. It’s unclear whether income inequality will continue to worsen in major cities, said William H. Frey at the Brookings Institution. Many Americans are staying put for now in traditional cities to look for jobs and because of frozen lines of credit. “During the years of the housing bubble, there was middle-class movement from unaffordable metros with high-income inequality,” Frey said. “Now that the bubble burst, more of the population may be headed back to the high-inequality areas, stemming their middle-class losses.”
Big job losses and a spike in early retirement claims from laid-off seniors will force Social Security to pay out more in benefits than it collects in taxes the years 2010-2011, the first time that’s happened since the 1980s. Associated Press
Social Security taking a big hit WASHINGTON (AP) — Big job losses and a spike in early retirement claims from laid-off seniors will force Social Security to pay out more in benefits than it collects in taxes the next two years, the first time that’s happened since the 1980s. The deficits — $10 billion in 2010 and $9 billion in 2011 — won’t affect payments to retirees because Social Security has accumulated surpluses from previous years totaling $2.5 trillion. But they will add to the overall federal deficit.
Applications for retirement benefits are 23 percent higher than last year, while disability claims have risen by about 20 percent. Social Security officials had expected applications to increase from the growing number of baby boomers reaching retirement, but they didn’t expect the increase to be so large. What happened? The recession hit and many older workers suddenly found themselves laid off with no place to turn but Social Security. “A lot of people who in better times would have continued working are opting to retire,” said Alan J. Auerbach, an economics and law professor at Among other findings: the University of California, n Income at the top 5 percent of households — Berkeley. “If they were younger, those making $180,000 or more — was 3.58 times we would call them unemthe median income, the highest since 2006. ployed.” n Between 2007 and 2008, income at the 50th Job losses are forcing more percentile (median) and the 10th percentile fell by retirements even though an 3.6 percent and 3.7 percent, respectively, compared increasing number of older with a 2.1 percent decline at the 90th percentile. people want to keep working.
Many can’t afford to retire, especially after the financial collapse demolished their nest eggs. Some have no choice. Marylyn Kish turns 62 in December, making her eligible for early benefits. She wants to put off applying for Social Security until she is at least 67 because the longer you wait, the larger your monthly check. But she first needs to find a job. Kish lives in tiny Concord Township in Lake County, Ohio, northeast of Cleveland. The region, like many others, has been hit hard by the recession. She was laid off about a year ago from her job as an office manager at an employment agency and now spends hours each morning scouring job sites on the Internet. Neither she nor her husband, Raymond, has health insurance. “I want to work,” she said. “I have a brain and I want to use it.” Kish is far from alone. The share of U.S. residents in their 60s either working or looking for work has climbed steadily since the mid-1990s, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This year, more than 55 percent of people age 60 to 64 are still in the labor force, compared with about 46 percent a decade ago. Kish said her husband already gets early benefits. She will have to apply, too, if she doesn’t soon find a job. “We won’t starve,” she said.
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“But I want more than that. I want to be able to do more than just pay my bills.” Nearly 2.2 million people applied for Social Security retirement benefits from start of the budget year in October through July, compared with just under 1.8 million in the same period last year. The increase in early retirements is hurting Social Security’s short-term finances, already strained from the loss of 6.9 million U.S. jobs. Social Security is funded through payroll taxes, which are down because of so many lost jobs. The Congressional Budget Office is projecting that Social Security will pay out more in benefits than it collects in taxes next year and in 2011, a first since the early 1980s, when Congress last overhauled Social Security. Social Security is projected to start generating surpluses again in 2012 before permanently returning to deficits in 2016 unless Congress acts again to shore up the program. Without a new fix, the $2.5 trillion in Social Security’s trust funds will be exhausted in 2037. Those funds have actually been spent over the years on other government programs. They are now represented by government bonds, or IOUs, that will have to be repaid as Social Security draws down its trust fund.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 3,000 people a day have a heart attack. If you’re one of them the day after your swine flu shot, will you worry the vaccine was to blame and not the more likely culprit, all those burgers and fries? The government is starting an unprecedented system to track possible side effects as mass flu vaccinations begin next month. The idea is to detect any rare but real problems quickly, and explain the inevitable coincidences that are sure to cause some false alarms. “Every day, bad things happen to people. When you vaccinate a lot of people in a short period of time, some of those things are going to happen to some people by chance alone,” said Dr. Daniel Salmon, a vaccine safety specialist at the Department of Health and Human Services. Health authorities hope to vaccinate well over half the population in just a few months against swine flu, which doctors call the 2009 H1N1 strain. That would be a feat. No more than 100 million Americans usually get vaccinated against regular winter flu, and never in such a short period. How many will race for the vaccine depends partly on confidence in its safety. The last mass inoculations against a different swine flu, in 1976, were marred by reports of a rare paralyzing condition, Guillain-Barre syndrome. “The recurring question is, ’How do we know it’s safe?”’ said Dr. Gregory Poland of the Mayo Clinic.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Students beware: The summer vacation you just enjoyed could be sharply curtailed if President Barack Obama gets his way. Obama says American kids spend too little time in school, putting them at a disadvantage with other students around the globe. “Now, I know longer school days and school years are not wildly popular ideas,” the president said earlier this year. “Not with Malia and Sasha, not in my family, and probably not in yours. But the challenges of a new century demand more time in the classroom.” The president, who has a sixth-grader and a thirdgrader, wants schools to add time to classes, to stay open late and to let kids in on weekends so they have a safe place to go. “Our school calendar is based upon the agrarian economy and not too many of our kids are working the fields today,” Education Secretary Arne Duncan said in a recent interview with The Associated Press. Fifth-grader Nakany Camara is of two minds. She likes the four-week summer program at her school, Brookhaven Elementary School in Rockville, Md. Nakany enjoys seeing her friends there and thinks summer school helped boost her grades from two Cs to the honor roll. But she doesn’t want a longer school day. “I would walk straight out the door,” she said. Domonique Toombs felt the same way when she learned she would stay for an extra three hours each day in sixth grade at Boston’s Clarence R. Edwards Middle School. “I was like, ‘Wow, are you serious?”’ she said. “That’s three more hours I won’t be able to chill with my friends after school.” Her school is part of a
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3-year-old state initiative to add 300 hours of school time in nearly two dozen schools. Early results are positive. Even reluctant Domonique, who just started ninth grade, feels differently now. “I’ve learned a lot,” she said. Does Obama want every kid to do these things? School until dinnertime? Summer school? And what about the idea that kids today are overscheduled and need more time to play? Obama and Duncan say kids in the United States need more school because kids in other nations have more school. “Young people in other countries are going to school 25, 30 percent longer than our students here,” Duncan told the AP. While it is true that kids in many other countries have more school days, it’s not true they all spend more time in school. Kids in the U.S. spend more hours in school (1,146 instructional hours per year) than do kids in the Asian countries that persistently outscore the U.S. on math and science tests — Singapore (903), Taiwan
(1,050), Japan (1,005) and Hong Kong (1,013). That is despite the fact that Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong have longer school years (190 to 201 days) than does the U.S. (180 days). Regardless, there is a strong case for adding time to the school day. Researcher Tom Loveless of the Brookings Institution looked at math scores in countries that added math instruction time. Scores rose significantly, especially in countries that added minutes to the day, rather than days to the year. In the U.S., there are many examples of gains when time is added to the school day. Charter schools are known for having longer school days or weeks or years. For example, kids in the KIPP network of 82 charter schools across the country go to school from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., more than three hours longer than the typical day. They go to school every other Saturday and for three weeks in the summer. KIPP eighthgrade classes exceed their school district averages on state tests. In Massachusetts’ expand-
ed learning time initiative, early results indicate that kids in some schools do better on state tests than do kids at regular public schools. The extra time, which schools can add as hours or days, is for three things: core academics — kids struggling in English, for example, get an extra English class; more time for teachers; and enrichment time for kids. Regular public schools are adding time, too, though it is optional and not usually part of the regular school day. Their calendar is pretty much set in stone. Most states set the minimum number of school days at 180 days, though a few require 175 to 179 days. Several schools are going year-round by shortening summer vacation and lengthening other breaks. Many schools are going beyond the traditional summer school model, in which schools give remedial help to kids who flunked or fell behind. Summer is a crucial time for kids, especially poorer kids, because poverty is linked to problems that
interfere with learning, such as hunger and less involvement by their parents. Disadvantaged kids, on the whole, make no progress in the summer, Alexander said. Some studies suggest they actually fall back. Wealthier kids have parents who read to them, have strong language skills and go to great lengths to give them learning opportunities such as computers, summer camp, vacations, music lessons, or playing on sports teams. “If your parents are high school dropouts with low literacy levels and reading for pleasure is not hard-wired, it’s hard to be a good role model for your children, even if you really want to be,” Alexander said. Extra time is not cheap. The Massachusetts program costs an extra $1,300 per student, or 12 percent to 15 percent more than regular per-student spending, said Jennifer Davis, a founder of the program. It received more than $17.5 million from the state Legislature last year. The Montgomery County, Md., summer program, which includes Brookhaven, received $1.6 million in federal stimulus dollars to operate this year and next, but it runs for only 20 days. Aside from improving academic performance, Education Secretary Duncan has a vision of schools as the heart of the community. Duncan, who was Chicago’s schools chief, grew up studying alongside poor kids on the city’s South Side as part of the tutoring program his mother still runs. “Those hours from 3 o’clock to 7 o’clock are times of high anxiety for parents,” Duncan said. “They want their children safe. Families are working one and two and three jobs now to make ends meet and to keep food on the table.”
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Disabled daughter can’t escape Dear Abby: I need your help badly. I am 39 years old and live with my mother due to a physical disability. Mom becomes violent when she gets mad or upset. If she’s having a bad day, I can expect her to be in my face (literally). She yells and screams, and if I refuse to yell back at her or try to ignore her — the only way I know how to deal with the situation — she gets even madder. I have suggested counseling, but she insists that she is fine and that I’m the one who needs the help. What do I do? I can’t keep on this way, and I am unable to go anywhere. — Can’t Stand the Violence Dear Can’t: Your mother is an emotional mess, but she is half-right. You DO need help. And the place you can get it is the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA). It’s an organization that has been around for 20 years — and has members in all 50 states as well as Canada. Here’s how to find them: Go to www.apsnetwork.org. Next, click on “Report Abuse,” then click on your state. Your mother needs help, too, and the people at Adult Protective Services can help her face that reality. Please write again and let me know how you’re doing. I care. Dear Abby: The day before my wedding, my fiance’s aunt left me a gift. After the wedding I opened it and read the card that was enclosed.
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It was lingerie, which seemed like a well-intentioned gift. The card, however, was a bit puzzling. Turns out the lingerie was her own, and slightly used. On the card she said it had been “only used a few times.” It struck me as inappropriate to receive “used” (and wrong-sized) lingerie from a new aunt-in-law. However, I do believe she was wellintentioned. Abby, her gift made me uncomfortable. Am I wrong in thinking it was inappropriate? Any thoughts on how to write a thank-you card for such a gift? — Flummoxed Dear Flummoxed: This new relative may be a “character,” or she may not have had the means to buy you a wedding gift and gave you the nicest thing she could come up with. My advice is to be gracious. Do not tell her the lingerie is the wrong size or criticize it in any way. Simply say: “Thank you for welcoming me into the family. Your kindness and thoughtfulness are appreciated, and I look forward to getting to know you in the years to come.”
Supplements are not food Dear Dr. Gott: I am an 80-yearold woman who weighed 369 pounds at age 42. I lost most of the weight with Weight Watchers, but couldn’t maintain it with their program. Then I found Overeaters Anonymous 22 years ago and have maintained my current weight of 115 pounds for around 15 years. My problem now is that I find the amount of food my sponsor wants me to eat is too much. Every day, I eat 8 ounces of Greek yogurt, 8 ounces of blueberries, 1/2 cup shredded wheat and black coffee for breakfast. I have a large apple, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and black or green tea for lunch. For dinner, I have 8 ounces of Greek yogurt, 4 ounces of blueberries and a large apple. Is this enough? I take a lot of vitamins and supplements recommended by my doctor. These include calcium with vitamin D, vitamin C with rose hips, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, beta carotene, aspirin, fish oil, magne-
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String of bombings kills 18
BAGHDAD (AP) — A string of bombings killed at least 18 people across Iraq on Monday, shattering a relative lull in violence during the celebration last week that marked the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The blasts primarily targeted Iraqi security forces, which have been the focal point of insurgent attacks since U.S. troops pulled out of Iraq’s cities at the end of June. The uptick in violence also comes as the country’s shops and schools reopened after the Eid holiday that follows the end of the Muslim holy month. The deadliest attack Monday occurred in Ramadi, about 70 miles (115 kilometer) west of Baghdad, when a suicide bomber slammed a tanker truck packed with explosives into a police outpost, killing at least seven people and wounding 16 more, a security official said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release the information. Witnesses said the truck exploded near the front gate of the outpost, which is home to one of seven police battalions in the area, setting cars and trucks
on the base on fire. “It is like an earthquake occurred in this place,” a police official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media. He said the blast caused a fireball powerful enough to throw cars into the air and overturn trucks. Ramadi is the capital of Anbar province, a former Sunni insurgent stronghold in the vast stretch of land west of Baghdad to the Jordanian border. The region has been relatively stable since Sunni fighters turned against al-Qaida in Iraq and joined forces with the U.S. military in 2006 to fight the insurgency. But the province has been shaken in recent weeks by a series of attacks on police and Iraqi army checkpoints. Despite the dramatic drop in violence nationwide since the fierce sectarian bloodletting that engulfed Iraq in 2006 and 2007, insurgents still regularly target Iraqi security forces across the country. Three Iraqi soldiers were killed Monday in a double roadside bombing in the predomi-
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nantly Sunni neighborhood of Ghazaliyah in western Baghdad, a police official said. Fifteen others, including 11 civilians, were wounded in the attack. In southern Iraq, a bomb attached to a bus killed at least six people, while in the northern city of Mosul two policemen were killed and two others wounded when a roadside bomb hit their patrol, two security officials said. The officials all spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release the information. The news came as the U.S. military freed another 35 members of a group linked to the abduction of five British citizens from Iraq’s Finance Ministry in 2007, a representative for the faction said.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran tested its longest-range missiles Monday and warned they can reach any place that threatens the country, including Israel, parts of Europe and U.S. military bases in the Mideast. The launch capped two days of war games and was condemned as a provocation by Western powers, which are demanding Tehran come clean about a newly revealed nuclear facility it has been secretly building. The tests Sunday and again Monday added urgency to a key meeting this week between Iran and the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany — an international front seeking clear answers about the direction of its nuclear program. Iran’s missile program and its nuclear work have long been a concern for the United States, Israel and its Western allies. They fear Tehran is intent on developing an atomic weapons capability and the missiles to deploy such warheads, despite Iran’s assurances it is only pursuing civilian nuclear power. In the latest exercise, the powerful Revolutionary Guard, which controls Iran’s missile program, successfully tested upgraded versions of Iran’s medium-range Shahab-3 and Sajjil missiles, state television reported. Both can carry warheads and reach up to 1,200 miles, putting Israel, U.S. military bases in the Middle East and parts of Europe within striking distance.
The prisoner release means nearly 100 members of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, or League of the Righteous, have left U.S. custody since late last week. In total, about 250 have been freed since July as talks intensify over the fate of the sole British hostages believed to be still alive.
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Richmond Hill Senior Apts. in Rfdtn 1BR Units w/handicap accessible units avail. Sec 8 assistance avail. 287-2578 Hours: Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 7-3. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity. Income Based Rent.
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2BR/1BA in Sandy Mush $350/mo + $350 dep. Taking appl. 657-6726 or 429-3878
Homes For Sale 3BR/1.5BA Fernwood Circle in Rfdtn. Lots of updates, big backyard! $139K Call 305-0555
Homes For Rent 2BR/1BA, dual pane windows, ceiling fans, window a/c, w/d hookup, East Court St., Rfdtn. 1.5 blocks to downtown $310/mo. application 828-748-8801
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2 Story 3BR/1.5BA located in downtown Rfdtn. Appl. included! $850/mo. 980-2154 2BR/2BA on 2 ac. in Lake Lure on Rumbling Bald Resort. Wood burning fireplace, screen porch, overlooking 200’ of a spring fed bold running creek. Cent. h/a, w/d $750/mo. Call Eddy Zappel 828-289-9151 or Marco 954-275 0735 2BR/1.5BA near hospital Multi purpose sunroom, cent. h/a. $650/mo. + $650 dep. References. No Pets! Call 429-3092
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The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, TUESDAY, September 29, 2009 — 17 Rutherford County Board of Elections Notice of Change in Time of Absentee Meeting / Additional Absentee Meeting The following is a notice of Change in Time of Absentee Meeting / Additional Absentee Meeting in which the Rutherford County Board of Elections will meet (if necessary) to approve the applications for absentee ballots for the Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2009. The meetings will be held at the Rutherford County Board of Election’s Office, 298 Fairground Rd. Spindale, NC, pursuant to G.S. 163.230.1(c1). Any other business transacted by the Board will be done at this time. 8:30 am 5:00 pm
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I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $10 per 100 ct. Call Frank 828-577-4197
2000 Dodge Caravan Nice van. $2,500 obo Must sell! Call Todd 286-8623 or 447-3715
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October 13, October 20, October 27, October 30 November 2
Syble T. Scruggs, Chairman Rutherford County Board of Elections
DOCUMENT 000310 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2009 in the Commissioners Room in the Spindale House, 100 East Main St., Spindale, North Carolina 28160, for the construction as described below, for the 2009 Spindale Collection Sewer Replacement – Division 1: Cemetery Outfall Line Replacement Project, Spindale, North Carolina, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bidders who wish to mail or otherwise deliver their bids to the town of Spindale prior to the Bid Opening must have their bids delivered to the Spindale Town Hall, 103 Reveley St., Spindale, North Carolina 28160 such that they are received at the Town Hall no later than 1:30 PM.
3BR/2BA completely renovated on 1/2 acre plot. All utilities including fireplace. $450/mo. Owner resides on property. Large Camper suitable for 2. $350/mo Free electric, utilities and Direct TV. 245-8734
Misc. For Rent FC/Ellenboro area Workshop/garage $380/mo. + utilities. 828-582-0943
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The project is for the replacement of existing sanitary sewer lines and their appurtenances. Work consists of all associated sitework, piping and appurtenances. Complete plans and specifications for this project can be ordered from Kurt D. Wright and Associates, Inc., Professional Engineers, 163 Heritage Lane, Bostic, North Carolina 28018, telephone (828) 245-4080, fax (828) 245-2189, during normal office hours. General Construction Prime Bidders may obtain one complete set of certified bid documents and all addenda on a non-refundable cost basis. Printed sets of bid documents and addenda or copies of individual documents may be purchased by Bidders, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, without refund. Note the set of plans and specifications also include two other Divisions of the 2009 Spindale Collection Sewer Replacement project. Allow three (3) business days for normal shipping and delivery of documents. Pickup of documents is available upon request. Expedited delivery of documents is also available upon request at an additional charge. The plans and specifications are copyright protected. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS COST:
$60.00 non-refundable
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2009 in the Commissioners Room in the Spindale House, 100 East Main St., Spindale, North Carolina 28160. A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder for the contract. The Owner reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all bids. This project will be funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, therefore, applicable provisions of the Davis Bacon Act and Buy American requirements will apply. The Town of Spindale is an equal opportunity employer. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) including small and minority firms and local (Section 3) firms are encouraged to submit bids and to be utilized by contractors and subcontractors. Signed: Mr. Cameron McHargue, Manager Town of Spindale
AKC Shih Tzu puppies 9 wks $300 Call 828-429-5290 or 828-429-3866
Lost LOST BILLFOLD Contained DL, college ID & student loan money. Lost Fri. 9/25 btwn 3:30-4pm behind Mall. Reward offered! 429-5008 or 429-0312
Sm F Gray Tabby Kitten 6-8 mo. old Last seen 9/18 on N. Meridian St. in Rfdtn Reward! Call 447-7896
Long Hair Black Tuxedo male adult indoor cat Declawed, no tags! Last seen East High District 245-3554 Black adult female cat w/white paws. Red collar. Last seen Sat. 9/19 - Chase High area
447-1205 Reward! 2 Cocker Spaniels One white, one blonde Lost 8/24 from Trojan Ln., FC. Reward! Call 429-6017 or 289-9125 Black/Tan w/Silver Stripe Yorkie-Terrier mix Tags/Charlie Last seen 7/3 Bostic area Reward! 245-1468
Found Female Gray Calico Spayed, 1 1/2 yrs. old Found August 15th around Hollis area. Call 828-551-6238 Brown & white dog Found 9/14 in Golden Valley on 226 South of Milligans. Please call 704-538-6672 lv msg. Urgent! Mixed Australian cattle dog, male, Rfdtn. 40 lbs., blk collar. Foothills Animal 248-2168
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18 — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, TUESDAY, September 29, 2009 DOCUMENT 000312 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
DOCUMENT 000311 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2009 in the Commissioners Room in the Spindale House, 100 East Main St., Spindale, North Carolina 28160, for the construction as described below, for the 2009 Spindale Collection Sewer Replacement – Division 3: Oak Street Pump Station Components Replacement Project, Spindale, North Carolina, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bidders who wish to mail or otherwise deliver their bids to the town of Spindale prior to the Bid Opening must have their bids delivered to the Spindale Town Hall, 103 Reveley St., Spindale, North Carolina 28160 such that they are received at the Town Hall no later than 1:30 PM.
Sealed bids will be received until 2:30 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2009 in the Commissioners Room in the Spindale House, 100 East Main St., Spindale, North Carolina 28160, for the construction as described below, for the 2009 Spindale Collection Sewer Replacement – Division 2: Spencer Street Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement Project, Spindale, North Carolina, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bidders who wish to mail or otherwise deliver their bids to the town of Spindale prior to the Bid Opening must have their bids delivered to the Spindale Town Hall, 103 Reveley St., Spindale, North Carolina 28160 such that they are received at the Town Hall no later than 1:30 PM.
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of MYRTLE JOYCE DIGH JOLLEY of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said MYRTLE JOYCE DIGH JOLLEY to present them to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of December 2009 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This is the 15th day of September, 2009.
The project is for the replacement of certain existing components of the pump station and related appurtenances. Work consists of all associated sitework, piping and appurtenances.
The project is for the replacement of existing sanitary sewer lines and their appurtenances. Work consists of all associated sitework, piping and appurtenances.
Complete plans and specifications for this project can be ordered from Kurt D. Wright and Associates, Inc., Professional Engineers, 163 Heritage Lane, Bostic, North Carolina 28018, telephone (828) 245-4080, fax (828) 245-2189, during normal office hours.
Complete plans and specifications for this project can be ordered from Kurt D. Wright and Associates, Inc., Professional Engineers, 163 Heritage Lane, Bostic, North Carolina 28018, telephone (828) 245-4080, fax (828) 245-2189, during normal office hours.
General Construction Prime Bidders may obtain one complete set of certified bid documents and all addenda on a non-refundable cost basis.
General Construction Prime Bidders may obtain one complete set of certified bid documents and all addenda on a non-refundable cost basis.
Printed sets of bid documents and addenda or copies of individual documents may be purchased by Bidders, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, without refund.
Printed sets of bid documents and addenda or copies of individual documents may be purchased by Bidders, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, without refund.
Note the set of plans and specifications also include two other Divisions of the 2009 Spindale Collection Sewer Replacement project.
Note the set of plans and specifications also include two other Divisions of the 2009 Spindale Collection Sewer Replacement project.
Allow three (3) business days for normal shipping and delivery of documents. Pickup of documents is available upon request. Expedited delivery of documents is also available upon request at an additional charge.
Allow three (3) business days for normal shipping and delivery of documents. Pickup of documents is available upon request. Expedited delivery of documents is also available upon request at an additional charge.
The plans and specifications are copyright protected.
The plans and specifications are copyright protected.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS COST:
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS COST:
$60.00 non-refundable
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2009 in the Commissioners Room in the Spindale House, 100 East Main St., Spindale, North Carolina 28160.
A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted.
A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted.
Award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder for the contract.
Award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder for the contract.
The Owner reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all bids.
The Owner reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all bids.
This project will be funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, therefore, applicable provisions of the Davis Bacon Act and Buy American requirements will apply.
This project will be funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, therefore, applicable provisions of the Davis Bacon Act and Buy American requirements will apply.
The Town of Spindale is an equal opportunity employer. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) including small and minority firms and local (Section 3) firms are encouraged to submit bids and to be utilized by contractors and subcontractors.
The Town of Spindale is an equal opportunity employer. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) including small and minority firms and local (Section 3) firms are encouraged to submit bids and to be utilized by contractors and subcontractors
Signed: Mr. Cameron McHargue, Manager Town of Spindale
Signed: Mr. Cameron McHargue, Manager Town of Spindale
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 09 SP 295 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM SUSAN C. PEARSON AND THOMAS D. PEARSON, TO BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, TRUSTEE, DATED JANUARY 11, 2006 RECORDED IN BOOK 884, PAGE 624, RUTHERFORD COUNTY REGISTRY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to an order entered September 1, 2009, in the Superior Court for Rutherford County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned deed of trust ("Deed of Trust"), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR IN RUTHERFORDTON, RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 2:00 PM the real estate and the improvements thereon encumbered by the Deed of Trust, less and except any of such property released from the lien of the deed of trust prior to the date of this sale, lying and being in Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 110 as depicted on that plat entitled "Phase I Subdivision, Vista @ Bill's Mountain" recorded at Plat Book 26, Pages 352-354 (Sheet 1), of Rutherford County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for more complete description. Also conveyed herewith for the benefit of subject property are non-exclusive rights-of-way and easements over and across the private roads of Bill's Mountain depicted on the plats recorded at Plat Book 26, Pages 148-150 as revised including by those plats recorded at Plat Book 26, Page 165, Plat Book 26, Page 227, Plat Book 26, Page 228, Plat Book 26, Pages 352-354, and Plat Book 26, Page 355, and the utility easements referred to in the restrictive covenants of Bill's Mountain, for ingress, egress and regress, and for the installation and maintenance of utilities. Rutherford County Registry, and the utility easements referred to in the restrictive covenants of Bill's Mountain, for ingress, egress and regress, and for the installation and maintenance of utilities. In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The record owners of the real property not more than ten days prior to the date hereof are Susan C. Pearson and Thomas D. Pearson. A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The undersigned Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed. This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record, if any, and to all unpaid (ad valorem) taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run. The purchaser of the property described above shall pay the Clerk’s Commissions in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by Section 7A-308(a)(1) of the North Carolina General Statutes. If the purchaser of the above described property is someone other than the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust, the purchaser shall also pay, to the extent applicable, the land transfer tax in the amount of one percent (1%) of the purchase price. To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notified of the following: a. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes 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; and b. 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. This 1st day of September, 2009. SPRUILLCO, LTD. By:__________________________ James S. Livermon, III Vice President 130 S. Franklin Street P.O. Box 353 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 (252) 972-7116 BBT001-00000357
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as ADMINISTRATOR CTA of the estate of ROBERT LEONARD SMITH of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said ROBERT LEONARD SMITH to present them to the undersigned on or before the 29th day of December 2009 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This is the 29th day of September, 2009. Robert Wayne Smith, Administrator CTA 313 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd. Forest City, NC 28043
$60.00 non-refundable
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2009 in the Commissioners Room in the Spindale House, 100 East Main St., Spindale, North Carolina 28160.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD
Deborah Louisa Jolley Bedford, Administrator 228 Brookridge Drive Forest City, NC 28043
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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 09 SP 22 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Hazel Dean Dover to First American Title Insurance Co., Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of August, 2006, and recorded in Book 912, Page 459, in 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, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina 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 at 229 North Main St in the City of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina at 1:30 PM on October 13, 2009 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Rutherford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Situate in the Town of Ruth, and being Lots Nos. 23 and 24 of the J. W. Hampton lands as shown by a plat thereof made by W.N. Willis, Civil Engineer, in June, 1919, and which said plat was originally recorded in Deed Book 112 at Page 500 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, a new plat thereof being recorded in said Register of Deeds Office in Plat Book Number 4 at Page 49; and being also the same land which was conveyed by Bell Walker, and others to L. B. Rollins and wife, by Deed dated September 1, 1944, and which is recorded in Deed Book 154 at Page 39 of the Rutherford County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; Said property being located at: 527 Long Street, Rutherfordton, North Carolina Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). 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 representative 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. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (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. 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. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This 22nd day of September, 2009. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 http://sales.hsbfirm.com Case No: 141.138511
The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, TUESDAY, September 29, 2009 — 19
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20 — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, TUESDAY, September 29, 2009
The Importance of Nutrition and Exercise
Good nutrition and exercise are two of the most important things that your body needs, in order for you to live a long and happy life. Fitness of the body is when you are in a healthy physical state, and nutrition is the intake of the proper foods you need to stay healthy. In order to maintain a healthy balance, a person needs to make sure all their body’s needs are being met in both categories. Today in the United States there is a growing number of people who are overweight. Obesity is the excessive storage of fat in the body. This extra fat that is stored increases a person’s chance of having life-threatening diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. All of these conditions can be fatal, but currently today heart disease is the number one cause of death in American adults. In order to prevent these and other problems and to live for as long as possible, getting enough exercise and eating a good diet are crucial. A diet that is low in fat, especially “trans fats,” and high in whole grains lowers the risks of these diseases, too. Fitness and exercise go hand in hand. In order to be fit, one must exercise. Exercise is when someone regularly uses their body in a physical activity, such as walking, jogging, swimming, or playing soccer. Exercise comes in many, many different forms. Some people prefer to go to a gym, while others like to hike outdoors or go dancing. Men and women over the age of 18 need at least thirty minutes of exercise five times a week. Children and teenagers under the age of 18 need at least an hour of physical activity a day. In order to maintain proper nutrition, foods from each of the six groups should be consumed each day. All the nutrients a person needs can be found in grains (particularly whole grains), fruits, vegetables, milk or dairy (calcium), meat and beans, and oils. Fruits provide antioxidants that fight cancer, while meats provide iron and protein. Calcium is necessary for strong bones, and the whole grains are heart healthy!
Which Ones Are Healthy Choices? Circle the ones that are healthy choices.
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The Food Groups Pyramid
Using the examples below, label which part of the pyramid is home to the different types of foods. Each has it’s own place based on the amount of each group you should eat per day. 6. A. Whole Grains B. Fruits
C. Veggies
Color the man exercising. Then write your eight favorite ways to get exercise. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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3. F. Dairy
Apple Banana Broccoli Carrots Cauliflower Cheese Chicken Eggs Grapes Green Beans Hummus Oatmeal Oranges Skim Milk Spinach Squash Turkey Water Whole Grains Yogurt
Ways To Exercise Crossword Solve the puzzle using the clues provided below.
Color It!
D. Meats
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Kidbits!
Circle the words hidden in the puzzle below. Hidden Words:
Did you know that salt is an important part of a healthy diet? Everyone needs salt, but it is not necessary to add salt to your food. Adults do not require anymore than 2400 milligrams of sodium a day. This is a small amount and can almost always be found already in the foods that we eat. So skip the salt shaker and stay healthy!
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Healthy Foods Word Search
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E. Oils 8.
Across Clues:
2. A special type of stretching. 4. Usually done in a fitness class. 8. This has two wheels to ride on. 9. Do this instead of driving. 10. A special machine to walk on.
Down Clues:
1. A fun way to exercise with a partner. 3. Moving faster than walking. 5. A game played with a bat. 6. To move through the water. 7. A place where you can go to get exercise.
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Ans: 1, 4, 5, 7 are all healthy choices to make each day.
1-A, 2-C or B, 3-C or B, 4-D or F, 5-D or F, 6-E
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