daily courier october 09 2010

Central, Chase face tough road tests — Page 1B Sports Gryphons win!

Thomas Jefferson got its first football win in NCHSAA competition when it beat Madison Friday night

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Saturday, October 9, 2010, Forest City, N.C.

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Jobs key forum debates

NATION

By LARRY DALE Daily Courier Staff Writer

Government job cuts hit labor markets Page 12A

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Retired Gen. John Abizaid inspects a blasted armor plate with Diamondback Tactical Executive Vice President of Research and Development Dale Taylor during a tour of the former First Choice Armor facilities in Spindale.

Generals tour armor plant

By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer

Philadephia rallies to go up 2-0 in series Page 2B

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SPINDALE — A raft of VIPs visited Diamondback Tactical on Friday as part of a decision-making process that could mean up to 300 jobs at the former First Choice Armor.

The body armor manufacturer was recently bought by Torch Hill Investment Partners, along with a similar defense equipment plant in Phoenix. Now, investors are in the process of deciding whether to close the Phoenix plant and move jobs to Spindale, or vice versa.

“We feel very confident about the facility we have here in Spindale,” Diamondback CEO Dan Walsh said. “And the visit by the investors group was to showcase this plant to them.”

Visitors on Friday included U.S. Army retired Gen. John Abizaid, retired Lt. Gen. Gregory Newbold, and former deputy director of the CIA Stephen Kappes.

I’m all about where we can help put Americans back to work.

When we (the investment partners) looked at First Choice Armor we saw a company with a great deal of potential, and working with our partners we knew we could take it to a higher level.

— Gen. John Abizaid, U.S. Army Ret. “This is a beautiful facility in a great location,” Abizaid said during the tour. “It is great to see all the capabilities it has.”

The Spindale facility on Yelton Street, formerly part of Stonecutter Mills, includes a Please see Generals, Page 6A

DEATHS Rutherfordton

Eloise Parker Dot Butler Bostic Frances Philbeck Jack Pitman Page 5A

WEATHER

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Tonight, clear.

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Workers at the former First Choice Armor, now Diamondback Tactical, assemble and stitch bulletproof vests and body armor parts for use in military and law enforcement fields.

SPINDALE — Creating jobs in Rutherford County was the primary focus for candidates for county commissioner during a forum Thursday night at Isothermal Community College.

Candidates from Districts 1, 4 and 5 each had three minutes to talk about their campaigns before fielding questions from media and the public.

Quite a few topics were addressed, including the animal shelter and the Daniel Road complex, but jobs and the tools required to get those jobs occupied most of the time during the three-hour event. The Chamber of Commerce held the candidates forum at The Foundation at ICC. Eddie Parker, a Democrat, and Bill Eckler, a Republican, both from Rutherfordton, are competing for the District 1 seat.

Parker, quoting from a Daily Courier editorial, urged finding a middle ground by compromising and working together, instead of feuding and fighting.

“I remember people who said, ‘$2 million for a community college in Rutherford County?

Why do we need a community college in Rutherford County?’

Or how about those who said, ‘new schools? Why don’t we just remodel the ones that we have?’

Where would we be today had it not been for those elected officials who were willing to make the tough choices.

“Although we are facing high unemployment and a tough economy, we cannot afford to sit on our backsides and do nothing.

We must elect those with a positive attitude who can make those tough decisions and keep this county moving. My top priority will be jobs and education. To attract the best-paying jobs, we must have the best educational system.”

Eckler said he believes in conservative principles in looking at government, fiscal responsibility and personal responsibility.

“Let’s focus on jobs for a moment,” he said. “Statistically, 55 percent of all new jobs are created by existing business, 44 percent are created by new businesses starting, and 1 percent are created by relocation. We must redirect our EDC to help create, promote and grow small local businesses, while not neglecting to find companies to locate here.

“Here’s an exciting development. Because of one man’s vision of entrepreneurship, we are creating small businesses that are growing and selling products in Rutherford County with the use of the Internet (a Foothills Connect initiative). We are teaching existing entrepreneurs how to use the Internet Please see Forum, Page 7A

Jobless not liable for overpayments

By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer

FOREST CITY — Unemployed workers won’t have to pay back a $28 million overpayment they received earlier this year, state officials have said.

Gov. Bev Perdue conferred with lawyers and instructed the Employment Security Commission to take the following steps regarding overpayments this year for the period between Jan. 1 and May 16: n Immediately halt the deduction of money from unemployment checks that was intended to recoup overpayments in previous checks. n Immediately halt the cashing of any

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The ESC still needs to review each claim individually. Claimants should still call or e-mail the ESC. Claimants can call 1-888-737-0259 or e-mail: esc.ui.customerservice@ ncesc.gov. checks sent in by unemployment benefit recipients who were attempting to pay back overpayments in previous unemployment checks. n Waive all overpayments from Jan. 1 to May 16, 2010 that resulted from an administrative error, meaning that the

recipients are not required to pay anything back.

The Employment Security Commission took this action through two orders, state and federal, waiving the overpayments.

Employees at the Forest City office of the ESC weren’t aware of overpayments for jobless benefits in Rutherford County, but declined to comment on the matter.

“We don’t have a breakdown of the ones that received overpayment by county; we just have that main number of $28 million,” said Larry Parker, acting public

Please see ESC, Page 6A

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Church News Fall festivals

The following churches have announced fall festivals: Alexander Missionary Methodist Church: Fall event, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. until; gospel singing, bingo, silent auction items, hot dog and barbecue plates with chips for $2, baked goods and drinks; proceeds will be used in the church building/repair fund.

Music/concerts

Gospel singing: Oct. 9, 7 p.m., Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, Bostic; featuring the Rochesters, a Southern Bluegrass Gospel group; love offering will be accepted.

Gospel Singing: Oct. 17 at Piney Knob Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Performers include The Griggs from Stanley. For more information call the church at 205-5765.

65th anniversary celebration for The Golden Trumpets: Oct. 9, 5 p.m., Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Marion; featuring Changed, the National Juniors, Genesis; celebration will continue Oct. 10 at Christian Fellowship Bibleway in Greer at 4 p.m., featuring Gospel Legends, Bless-ed, The Gospel Originals, Gent Johnson and Gospel Melodyaries.

Concert: Oct. 10, 11 a.m., Grays Creek

Baptist Church; featuring Providence.

The Singing Echoes

Gospel singing: Oct. 24, Harris First Baptist Church; featuring Bradleys from Rutherfordton.

Special services Fall Festival: Golden Valley Missionary Methodist Church will host a Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 16 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. with food, games, a cake walk, a silent auction and more. The public is invited.

Reinventing yourself 2010: Through Nov. 8, 182 Hardin Road, Forest City; nine-week course on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or Mondays at 7 p.m.; free.

Lay training workshop: Oct. 9, 10 a.m., New Forest Chapel CME Church; speaker will be Dinah Pettigrew, WinstonSalem Greenville District Missionary president.

Women’s conference: Oct. 9, 10 a.m., Faith Temple Church; guest speaker Karen Knuckles of Inman, S.C. Special service: Oct. 10, 4 p.m., Faith Temple Church; guest speaker the Rev. Troy McDowell Jr. Homecoming: Oct. 10, 10 a.m., Golden Valley Missionary Methodist Church; featuring the Lambert Family; worship service at 11 with guest speaker

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A gospel singing featuring the Singing Echoes will be held Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. at Fellowship Holiness Church. The singing will be followed by a building fund benefit dinner. Cost is $6 per plate for adults, children 12 and younger eat free; includes meat, vegetables, dessert and drink.

the Rev. Troy Dorsey; lunch will follow in the fellowship hall.

Revival: Oct. 10, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Oct. 11-13, 7 nightly, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church; guest speaker the Rev Bruce Bradley; nursery provided for birth to age 3.

Fall revival: Oct. 10-13, Smith Grove Baptist Church; Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, 7 p.m.;

evangelist the Rev. Cecil Future.”

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Revival: Oct. 10, Connectional Lay 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Day Observance: Oct. Oct. 11-13, 7 nightly, 10, 3 p.m., Pine Ridge Mount Pleasant Baptist CME Church, Union Church; Speakers Mills; speaker Dr. include the Rev. Bruce Sylvia A Flack, a 1964 Bradley and Bob graduate of Carver Philbeck; nursery proHigh, who serves as vided for children ages executive director of the birth to three years; for Center of Excellence information, call 288for the Elimination of 3808.

Health Disparities at Winston-Salem State Revival: Oct. 10-13, University; theme is Pleasant Grove Baptist “Honoring Our Past Church; Sunday at .... Inspired by Our 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, 7 nightly; guest speaker the Rev. William Swink, special singing each night; for more information, call Brent Frady, 287-3277.

God’s love is everlasting

Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.

New K.J.V. John 6:47

It seems that we are always waiting for some special future event in our lives.

Perhaps we are looking forward to a long-deserved vacation, or maybe an upcoming sporting event, or some other special occasion that is important to us. However, the joy and pleasure that are received from most of these events are all so short-lived, that we might afterwards find ourselves wondering why we were so involved with them.

Surely, there is nothing wrong with looking forward to special occasions, since it is important to have events in our lives that give us a break from our daily routine. And, God wants us to be a joyful people, but we should keep in mind that God’s love is the only thing in this world that is constant.

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The Bible tells us that God’s love is everlasting, and with loving kindness He has drawn us (Jeremiah 31.3). So many of the things that seem so important to us today will probably appear relatively insignificant and mean little to us later; however, our returning God’s love will assure us of a friendship with Him that will last forever.

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Special services: Oct. 14-16, 7 nightly, TEmple of Jesus Church, Lake Lure; guest speaker, the Rev. Jackie Turner of Kentucky.

Ladies Spiritual Retreat and Brunch: Oct. 16, 10 a.m., Providence United Methodist Church Family Life Center; buffet brunch with dessert, tea and coffee; praise and worship service with guest speaker Janet Roller will begin at 11 a.m.; cost is $5 to cover the cost of the event; if your church will attend, please RSVP to Mary Ellen Davis, 245-5229.

Church anniversary/ homecoming: Oct. 17, 11 a.m., Piney Ridge CME Church.

Homecoming: Oct. 17, 11 a.m., Henrietta First Baptist Church; guest speaker the Rev.

Camp will celebrate anniversary today The Mary B. Mullen Bible Camp will celebrate its 104th anniversary Oct. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. The camp is located at 1900 Freemantown Road, Lake Lure.

The daily will icnlude family fun, fellowship, friends and food; there is no admission fee.

Activities include horseshoes, corn toss games, bouncy pit for children, basketball and more. Fish and barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, chips and sodas will be sold throughout the day as well. Bring lawn chairs and/or picnic baskets if preferred.

Various choirs will perform in a “gospel singing on the mountain” under the new pavilion at 2 p.m. Special recognition will be given to groups and individuals who volunteered their services at the camp during 2010.

For more information, call 828-6250966.

Pete Bridges; covered dish lunch will be served following the service.

Fill your pew day: Oct. 17, 11 a.m., Main Street Baptist Church; featuring NASCAR’s Randy MacDonald.

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Gospel, spaghetti fundraiser will benefit Youth Empowerment A gospel music and spaghetti supper fundraiser to support Youth Empowerment will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at R-S Central High School Auditorium.

Supper, which is by donation of $5 or more, will be served from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. The concert, which is by donation of $10, begins at 7 p.m. and featurins

Sisters in Christ and In His Glory.

Tickets are limited and may be picked up at Bubba’s Fun Park, Music City Records, WCAB or Youth Empowerment POWER Center.

Youth Empowerment is a 501c3 non-profit.

For more information, call 288-1021.

Medical missions seek volunteers Volunteers in Medical Missions, a national short-term mission organization, is now accepting applications for the 2011 trips. Both medical professionals and non-medical personnel are needed.

January to June trips

include Dominican Republic, Haiti, Rwanda, Sudan, Guatemala, Ecuador, Honduras, Tanzania, Bolivia and Peru.

For more information, visit www.vimm.org or call 1-800-615-8695.

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Church News Special services

Fall revival: Oct. 24-27, High Shoal Baptist Church; guest speakers – Oct. 24, 11 a.m., Dr. Larry McDonald; Oct. 25, 7 p.m., Dr. Anton Roos; Oct. 26, 7 p.m., Dr. Steve Patton; Oct. 27, 7 p.m., the Rev. David Easler.

Revival: Oct. 25-29, Holy Ground Community Church, 6 nightly; guest preacher Chris Clayton of Marion; for more information, call 247-4881.

Old Timer’s Day: Oct. 10 at Concord Baptist Church in Bostic. This will be the church’s 206th anniversary. The public is invited.

Fundraisers

Spaghetti suppers fundraisers: The first Wednesday in September through November, 6:30 p.m., Golden VAlley Missionary Methodist Church; menu includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink; cost is by donation; proceeds will go to Haiti.

Chicken pie supper: Oct. 8, 4 to 8 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church, Bostic; $8 adults, $5 ages 5-12, no charge for children younger than 5 years of age; proceeds to benefit Salem United Methodist and missions; menu includes chicken pie, sweet potato casserole, green beans, slaw, roll, drink and dessert; take-out orders available; call 245-8518.

Church announcements

Submit items for the church calendar in the following ways: n E-mail: lifestyles@thedigitalcourier.com n Fax: 248-2790 n Mail: P.O. Box 1149, Forest City, NC 28043 n In person: 601 Oak St., Forest City Items received by noon Thursday will be published in Saturday’s paper on a space available basis.

Oct. 9, Caroleen Congregational Holiness Church; supper at 5 p.m., singing at 7 p.m.; love offering will be taken; benefits cancer patient Dina Houston; a food pounding will be taken up, perishable and non-perishable foods accepted; for more information, call the Rev. Paul nelon, 223-5222 or 286-1534.

Poor man’s supper: Oct. 11, 5:30 p.m., Shiloh Baptist Church; for World Hunger; carry outs available.

Poor man’s supper: Oct. 16, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., High Shoal Baptist Church; adults $5, kids 6 to 12, $2.50, younger than 6 free.

Poor man’s supper: Oct. 16, 4 to 7 p.m., Floyd’s Creek Baptist Church.

Poor man’s supper: Oct. 22, 4 to 8 p.m., Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Forest City; plates $5, children five and younger free, eat in or take out; fundraiser for the building program.

at 6 p.m. at East Rutherford Church of God. NA/AA meetings: Every Monday at 7 p.m., at New Life Christian Fellowship Church of God, 601 E. Main St., Spindale; contact James Keeter at 247-4681 for more information.

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The Good News Trio will kick off the 2010-2011 concert season of the Carolina Gospel Association Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at R-S Central High school’s auditorium.

Single tickets at the door are $12 and a spaghetti supper by donation is held before each concert.

Gospel association announces 2010-2011 concert season

Hispanic Baptist Church “Cristo Vive:” Services on Sunday afternoons in English, 6 p.m., every Sunday. The church is located at 929 The Carolina Gospel Oakland Road. Contact the Rev. Jairo Contreras Association has announced perforat 289-9837. mances for its 2010Women’s Community 2011 concert season.

Performances begin Bible Study, “Living at 7 p.m. at R-S Life with Purpose:” For eight weeks, begin- Central High School Auditorium. Single tickning July 15, from 7 to ets at the door are $12 8 p.m., Abundant Life each; all seven concerts CWC; class is free. cost $60.

A spaghetti supper is Children’s Bible held before each constudy: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Johnson Memorial Baptist Church.

Monthly food giveaway: First Baptist Church in Spindale holds a food giveaway the third Thursday of each month. Devotion and prayer service between 6 and 6:30 p.m. Bags of food given away afterwards.

cert for a $7 minimum donation.

Scheduled performances are: Oct. 21 – Palmetto State Quartet and The Good News Trio Nov. 18 – Triumphant and The Royal Quartet Jan. 20 – The Perrys and Master Praise Feb. 17 – Kingdom Heirs and Southern Sounds

March 17 – Inspirations and The Ownbey Family Singers April 14 – Chuck Wagon Gang and In His Glory May 12 – The Hoppers and Standing Still For more information, call 287-3356 or 2456746. More information can be found online at www.carolinagospel. com.

GWU announces record-breaking giving

BOILING SPRINGS – Gardnersupports the overall operating budWebb University has announced get of the University and gifts benefit Other another record-breaking year students and the GWU community Chase Corner of alumni participation to the directly.

Ministries is now University. The 2009-10 school year “Gifts of all sizes to the Annual open the first Saturday shows an alumni (financial) particiFund help keep the University operof each month from Open support group: pation rate of 18.14 percent, equalating daily and provide the support 8 a.m. to noon. The “Let’s Talk About It” ing almost $1,686,000. This breaks necessary to continue improvements community is also wel- meets every Monday the previous record from 2008-09 and enhancements in all GardnerFish fry: Oct. 9, noon come to bring yard sale from 7 to 8 p.m., at of 16.7 percent. This news also highWebb areas,” said Dalton. items and set up in the New Life Fellowship to 7 p.m., Temple of lights the record-breaking enrollVice President of University parking lot on these Church, 601 E. Main Jesus Church, Lake ment numbers at Gardner-Webb this Advancement Steve Varley notes that St., Spindale. This Lure; drink and dessert Saturdays. The store is semester (more than 4,300 students). donation records are only achieved group is for anyone who included with the meal. located on Chase High The new record of alumni giving because of dedicated individuals givRoad, directly across needs to talk about any includes the major gift from Robert ing back to their university. from the high school. issues.

Car show: Oct. 9, 10 and Carolyn Tucker, owners of Shoe “We are extremely pleased with the a.m. to 7 p.m., Orchard Show, Inc. based in Kannapolis loyalty and support our alumni have Family and friends Mom’s Hope is a Park; games and music, towards the Tucker Student Center – provided with their gifts to the annuday picnic: Oct. 16, 10 ministry that offers food, cash prizes for scheduled for opening in 2012. The al fund. We continue to improve in a.m., Crestview Park; hope and support for cars top three, trucks Center will be a functional atmoall aspects of University life, and this hosted by Piney Ridge mothers who face daily sphere for activities and entertaintop two and bikes top is clearly evidenced by alumni supCME Church. struggles and fears one; entries must be ment with lounges, meeting space port,” said Varley. when their children registered by 2 p.m, for student organizations, conference The Annual Fund alumni particiOpen house: are addicted to drugs register early by callrooms and more. pation goal for the 2010-11 year has ing 287-2640; cash and Immaculate Conception or alcohol. The group Meghan Dalton, assistant director been set at 20.5%.

Roman Catholic Church meets at 6:30 p.m. awards at 6:30 p.m.; of annual giving for GWU, says that More information about the in Forest City, Oct. 16. the second Thursday benefits Gilkey Baptist alumni participation is essential to Annual Fund is available at 704The new church on U.S. of each month at Youth Building. the Annual Fund. The Annual Fund 406-2118.

74 Business will be con- Missionary Wesleyan secrated in a private Church, 811 Doggett Spaghetti supper: ceremony Wednesday.

Rd., Forest City. Next Oct. 9, 4 p.m, Thermal The new church, which meeting Feb. 11. For City United Methodist CALL FOR INFO ON THESE TOPICS & MORE! Church; adults $7, chil- encompasses more than more information contact Chris at 287-3687. dren $3; take out orders 11,000 square feet, is • FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE • CHILD OR SPOUSE ABUSE based on the classic, available.

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9, 4 to 7:30 p.m., one recovering from Tanner’s Grove United an addiction; meetings Youth/children’s Methodist Church; are held each Monday fellowship: Every adults $8, children $5; at noon, in the baseSaturday night, 7 p.m., 668 Withrow Road, Forest City, NC proceeds go to land ment of Harvest House Johnson Memorial fund.

Baptist Church; games, Church, Big Springs Ave., Forest City; call Funded by United Way of Rutherford County and Smart Start fun, refreshments.

Barbecue sale: Oct. Sheila at 828-447-1880 9, 4 to 8 p.m., Mount for more information.

Youth night: Fridays Pleasant Baptist Church; plates are $8 and include barbecue, slaw, hushpuppies, fries, baked beans and bun.

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■ A daily forum for opinion, commentary and editorials on the news that affects us all.

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

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Our Views Domestic violence is our problem

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very October for the past several years advocacy groups around the nation have scheduled events to draw attention to the serious problem that domestic violence poses in our society.

The message they are bringing is one that we all need to pay attention to and take to heart.

Domestic violence is at epidemic levels, driven in part of the difficult economic conditions that are affecting couples and families.

But there are no excuses for this behavior. The physical, mental and verbal abuse of another is never acceptable.

In Rutherford County, we see domestic violence cases almost every day.

There are, fortunately, many people in the community committed to fighting this problem. But these people need help from all of us. We are all part of the solution.

We can start by committing to treating our spouses and significant others with respect. We can also talk to others and encourage them to do the same. We can also get the people in our churches and our civic clubs involved.

What we cannot do is expect others to solve this problem for us. Until we unite as a community and act, the scourge that is domestic violence will plague our neighborhoods.

Somewhere right now someone is being victimized. They cannot wait for a better time.

Letter Policy The Daily Courier would like to publish letters from readers on any subject of timely interest.

All letters must be signed. Writers should try to limit their submissions to 300 words. All letters must include a day and evening telephone number.

The editors reserve the right to edit letters for libelous content, factual accuracy and length.

All submissions should be sent to The Editor, P.O. Box 1149, Forest City, NC, 28043.

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

Our readers’ views Offers his slate of candidates for support To the editor: When I moved here three years ago it was just prior to the start of the 2008 campaign. Being new to the area, I was anxious to learn about the candidates who were running for office and to put a face to the names that I saw posted around the county.

I made it a point to attend some of the forums that were available, where I could meet them and ask questions.

In doing this, not only did I learn of their positions on some issues, I also developed a nice friendship with some, and it has been fun to watch them in their political careers.

I remember the time that I met Mike Hager, he was the Republican chairman here in town, and now he is running for the House of Representatives. It was always a nice feeling to see our Senator Debbie Clary and Robin Spence, Clerk of Court at various community functions talking with the people in our community.

Last year, I have had the pleasure of meeting Bill Eckler, Julius Owens and Bo Richards who are running for County Commissionaires and recently Randy Pool who is running for re-election for Judge. And Chris Francis who is running for Sheriff. All of these names in my opinion are a winning ticket.

You will not find a group of candidates who are more community minded, family and

church orientated. And willing to serve the people here in our beautiful county.

JT Russell Rutherfordton

Says columnist right about football coach To the editor: One of my favorite features in The Daily Courier is the column featured occasionally on the editorial page which gives “cheers” or “kudos” for particularly admirable people or events in our community.

After reading a recent column

by Scott Bowers in the Sports section, I felt Mr. Bowers and the subject of his column both deserved huge cheers, or “kudos.”

Mr. Bowers eloquently and rightfully sang the praises of a man who rarely gets much-deserved recognition, nor seeks any, for his tremendous contributions to the lives of countless young people at R-S Central High School: Mike Cheek.

Not only have I had the privilege of being a colleague of Mike Cheek, but I have been associated with R-S Central for a combined total of over 25 years, first as a student, then as an employee, and now as a parent.

I have experienced decades of R-S Central history, the many highs and lows of the school’s football program, and I recall firsthand all of the specifics that Bowers mentions in his column.

The “14-year stretch” where the Hilltoppers won just once

against their county rival Cavaliers as Bowers recounts, is not myth.

What Mike Cheek did to turn the program around was nothing short of miraculous, and he, along with other dedicated and hardworking staff, helped build a program worthy of respect.

More importantly, however, Mike Cheek created respect not only for the program, but within the players themselves.

My favorite sentence of Bowers in his Sunday column is his mention that football is about the real world, where you “win and lose and you get back up and fight again.”

Mike Cheek embodies that spirit, and teaches his players to win and lose in the same spirit, with dignity and determination to improve.

Coach Cheek is not only one of the finest football coaches, but also one of the finest people I am blessed to know. He is an exceptional role model for his students, and cares not only for their athletic development, but their educational and moral development, as well. His humble, honest, and jovial demeanor off the field and his intense, tireless dedication on the field are what make him worthy of much praise and recognition.

Therefore, I will join Scott Bowers in saying the following: Thank you, Coach Mike Cheek, for all that you have done and continue to do for the students of R-S Central.

Lori Lambert Rutherfordton

It would cost us less if Washington gave us less RALEIGH – For most of the past 50 years, presidents and lawmakers of both parties have badly mismanaged the finances of the federal government. In this season of bald partisanship and sharp-elbowed politics, surely all North Carolinians can agree with that.

But heaping scorn on the fiscal recklessness of Washington can’t get state and local politicians off the hook. It turns out that among the chief beneficiaries of the federal government’s deficit spending are states and localities.

I’ve recently been updating my data on gross domestic product and government finances going back to the 1959 fiscal year, as part of research project on the perilous fiscal situation facing many of America’s state and local governments.

Because one of the themes of my piece is the extent to which the federal government acts as an implicit borrower for states that aren’t supposed to finance their current operations

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with debt, I’ve been looking closely at intergovernmental flows of revenue.

What I found struck me as both fascinating and largely unrecognized even to fiscal-policy wonks: federal aid to states and localities is a major element of federal budget deficits.

Since 1967, the federal government has run budget deficits in all but five fiscal years. These deficits have ranged from small (less than 1.5 percent of GDP in nine separate years, most recently 2006) to large (between 4 percent and 5 percent of GDP in nine years) to scary (about 9 percent in 2009 and so far in 2010).

In all of those deficitspending years, total federal grants to states and localities amounted to least 40

percent of the federal deficit.

In most years, a majority of federal borrowing went straight to state and local budgets.

More recently, the trend has been even more exaggerated – since the return of deficit spending in 2002, after the brief bipartisan budget-balancing of the late 1990s, virtually all of the federal deficit was consumed in revenue transfers to states and localities.

Until last year, that is.

With the support of outgoing President Bush, incoming President Obama, and most of the Congress, Washington responded to the recession with a panoply of federal bailouts and spending programs, driving deficits to unprecedented heights.

States and localities got a good chunk of the borrowed money, to be sure, about 40 percent. But most of it went elsewhere.

This isn’t just a fiscal issue. Most state constitutions forbid the practice of financing annual operating costs with borrowing.

They do so for good reason. Access to easy credit is particularly dangerous for teenagers and politicians, for similar reasons. They lack the long-term incentive, and often the knowledge, to make wise decisions. It’s best to impose responsibility on them through ironclad budgeting rules.

Unfortunately, easy access to federal borrowing subverts the states’ balancedbudget requirements. If North Carolina politicians can ask Washington for extra Medicaid money, education funds, or other bailouts they can use to fill in holes during recessionary budget years, they have fewer incentives to control state spending growth when times are good – or to pare expenses when the recession hits.

The result is a ratchet effect in state spending.

Through booms and busts, the overall trend is higher in real terms.

Again, you can see it in the GDP data going back in time. Federal aid to states

and localities has grown from about 1 percent of GDP in the mid-1960s to 3.6 percent of GDP so far in 2010.

During the same period, total state and local spending rose from about 8.5 percent of GDP to 14.4 percent.

Evidently, states and localities would have increased their spending in the absence of federal borrowing. But access to its proceeds helped make state and local budgets larger than they otherwise would have been. Because most federally funded programs, such as Medicaid, schools, and highways, require state matching funds, the result can be calamitous for taxpayers in the long run.

Easy credit is a “favor” that Washington should stop offering North Carolina.

North Carolinians end up paying for it all, anyway. It would cost us less if the federal government “gave” us less.

Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation.

The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Saturday, October 9, 2010 — 5A

Local/Obituaries/state SUSPECTS SOUGHT

Eloise Parker

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This video footage from the One Stop at 110 Railroad Ave., Rutherfordton, shows the theft of cigarettes from the store Tuesday. The Rutherfordton Police Department is seeking assistance in locating the thieves. Anyone with information about the theft or the people in this photo is asked to call the RPD at 2875062.

Police Notes Sheriff’s Reports

n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department responded to 155 E-911 calls Thursday. n Leona Henderson reported the theft of face plates off of a meter box. n Judy Robinson reported the theft of various arts, antiques and collectibles. n The theft of a sign with a cow logo was reported at Family Bunch Store, 265 U.S. 221A, Forest City. n Amy Bridges Drum reported the theft of a push mower. n Jim Bright reported the theft of golf clubs, a golf bag and golf balls. n Marilyn Ruth Waters reported the theft of wedding bands and other items. n Jessica Louise Chambers reported damage to an automobile trunk lid.

drug paraphernalia; placed under a $15,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Christopher Dwayne Dover, 20, of the 3200 block of Hudlow Road; charged with assault on a female; placed under a $5,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Richard Lee Smith, 51, of the 200 block of Clement Circle; charged with assault on a female, communicating threats, harassing phone call and injury to personal property; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Chris Tilley, 32, of the 800 block of Scruggs Road; charged with communicating threats; freed on a custody release. (RCSD)

n The Forest City Police Department responded to 68 E-911 calls Thursday.

n Christopher Leon Neely, 32, of the 200 block of Hopewell Road; charged with misdemeanor larceny; no bond listed. (RCSD) n Thomas Emond Whitesides, 17, of the 400 block of Church Street; charged with breaking or entering and injury to personal property; released on a $5,000 unsecured bond.

(SPD) n Wesley Ryan Hamrick, 17, of the 1700 block of Cedar Street; charged with breaking or entering; placed under a $2,000 secured bond.

(SPD) n Tyler Christopher Morris, 18, of the 100 block of South Street; charged with breaking or entering; placed under a $2,000 secured bond. (SPD) n Dylan Ray Coffey, 17, of the 100 block of Prince Street; charged with breaking or entering; placed under a $2,000 secured bond.

(SPD)

Arrests

EMS

n Lashun Maurice Black, 32, of the 300 block of Setzer Street; charged with failure to comply/ non-support; placed under a $685 cash bond or 30 days. (RCSD) n Sammy Mark Smith, 48, of the 200 block of Allen Drive; charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance, simple possession of schedule IV controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia; released on a $15,000 unsecured bond.

(RCSD)

n Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services responded to 43 E-911 calls Thursday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to eight E-911 calls Thursday.

Rutherfordton

n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 38 E-911 calls Thursday. n An attempted breaking and entering was reported at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, 290 N. Main St.

Spindale

n The Spindale Police Department responded to 22 E-911 calls Thursday.

Lake Lure

n Lake Lure Police Department responded to eight E-911 calls Thursday.

Forest City

n Billy Dewayne Greene, 20, of the 300 block of Short Road; charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance, simple possession of schedule IV controlled substance and possession of

Fire Calls n Cliffside firefighters responded to a field fire and to a structure fire, assisted

by Ellenboro and Sandy Mush firefighters. n Forest City firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash, to a vehicle fire and to a carbon monoxide leak. n Green Hill firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash. n Sandy Mush firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash.

Sex offender monitoring upheld

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s highest court says sex offenders can be subject to electronic monitoring for the rest of their lives even if they were convicted before the General Assembly passed laws permitting the surveillance.

The state Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on Friday the satellite-based monitoring doesn’t amount to another punishment for three men convicted of child sex offens-

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es before the monitoring law was approved in 2006.

Justice Edward Brady wrote the majority opinion that the primary purpose of the monitoring is to deter crime.

Justice Robin Hudson disagreed, writing the intrusion was effectively another punishment and testimony from Department of Correction officials showed the program does very little to prevent harm to children.

Eloise Hopper Cole Parker, 90, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at Oakland Living Center.

A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Lester Hopper and the late Molly Matheny Hopper and the widow of the late John H. Parker. She was first married to the late Arthur Cole. She was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.

She was a member of the Caroleen Baptist Church and former member of the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Anne Robbins of Rutherfordton and Mary Jane Hines of Huntersville; one step-daughter, Elaine Waters; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by McMahan’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services, where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday. A funeral service will be held at McMahan’s Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m., Saturday, with the Rev. Ad Hopper and the Rev. Chris Thompson officiating. Interment will be at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest City.

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

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

Frances Philbeck Frances Ledbetter Philbeck, 90, of Salem Church Road, Bostic, died Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at White Oak Manor in Rutherfordton.

She was the widow of Archie Philbeck, and was also preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Inez Guffey Ledbetter.

She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church where she had been a member of the choir, active in the quilting circle and a member of the United Methodist Women’s Circle.

She is survived by a daughter, Sheila Stone of Bostic; four sons, Arnold Philbeck, Larry Philbeck and Shannon Philbeck, all of Bostic, and Donald Philbeck of Tacoma, Wash.; a sister, Marjorie Calton of Clayton; a brother, Max Ledbetter of Westminister; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lynda Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 1 to 2:45 p.m. at the church prior to the service. At other times the family will gather at the residence of the daughter at 661 Salem Church Road, Bostic.

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Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences: www.washburndorsey.com

Dorothy Butler Dorothy Jenkins “Dot” Butler, 88, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at Hospice House of Forest City.

A native Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Brantley and Ami Harrill Jenkins.

She was a homemaker and retired dental assistant.

She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton and a former member of Victor Baptist Church in Greer, S.C., where she was chairperson of the Bereavement Committee.

She and her husband lived many years in Greer before moving back to Rutherford County in 2006.

Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Charles T. Butler of the home; a daughter, Donnice Abernethy of Hickory; a brother, Norman Jenkins of Rutherfordton; and a sister, Colleen J. Biggerstaff of Forest City; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in The Padgett and King Chapel with the Rev. Dean Baughn officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour before the service. A service of entombment will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the mausoleum at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Greer.

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

Jack Pitman Jack Wesley Pitman, 93, of Bostic, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at Rutherford Hospital.

He was the widower of Geraldine Colyer Pitman, and was also preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Rosa Pitman.

He was a World War II Army Signal Corps Veteran and served in the Pacific theater.

He was member of Concord Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and Sunday School teacher.

He was a coach in Little League, Minor League and Senior League and was a member of the Concord Water System.

Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Root of Charlotte, Jackie L. Pitman of Las Vegas and Dianne P. Douglas of Tallahassee, Fla.; two sons, J. Wendell Pitman of Rougemont and Jonathan Pitman of Bostic; one sister, Frances Abernathy of Newton; two brothers, Garfa Pitman of Newton and James Pitman of Altapass; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held noon Monday at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Hoyle officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with military rites rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church, P.O. Box 70, Bostic, NC 28018.

Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences: www.washburndorsey.com

Online condolences: www. padgettking.com

Dorothy Jenkins “Dot” Butler Dorothy Jenkins “Dot” Butler, age 88 of Rutherfordton, NC, died Thursday, October 7, 2010, at Hospice House of Forest City.

She was born December 19, 1921, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Brantley and Ami Harrill Jenkins; she was a homemaker and retired dental assistant.

Dot was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton and a former member of Victor Baptist Church in Greer, SC, where she was chairperson of the Bereavement Committee. She and her husband lived many years in Greer, SC, before moving back to Rutherford County in 2006.

Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Charles T. Butler of the home, a daughter, Donnice Abernethy of Hickory, NC, a brother, Norman Jenkins of Rutherfordton and a sister, Colleen J. Biggerstaff of Forest City. There are also three grandchildren, Andrew Charles Abernethy, Leigh Anna Engkaninan, and Suzanna Wilcox; three great grandchildren, Anna Abernethy, Collin Sparks and Olivia Rose Wilcox.

Funeral services will be held at eleven o’clock Saturday, October 9, 2010, in The Padgett and King Chapel with the Reverend Dean Baughn officiating. Visitation will be held from ten until eleven o’clock prior to the service. A service of entombment will be held at three o’clock Saturday at the mausoleum at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Greer, SC. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, Post Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com PAID OBIT

Eloise Hopper Cole Parker Eloise Hopper Cole Parker, age 90, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, October 7, 2010, at Oakland Living Center in Rutherfordton,.

She was a member of the Caroleen Baptist Church and former member of the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Lester Hopper and the late Molly Matheny Hopper and the widow of the late John H. Parker. She was first married to the late Arthur Cole. She was preceded in death by six brothers, three sisters, and one step daughter, Janice P. Jones.

She is survived by two daughters, Anne Robbins and husband Jim, of Rutherfordton, Mary Jane Hines and husband Keith, Huntersville, NC; one step daughter, Elaine Waters and husband Claude of Rutherfordton; four grandchildren, Jenny R. Thompson and husband Chris, of Huntersville, Erin Robbins of Cornelius, NC, Brian Hines and wife Lori of Huntersville, Eric Hines and wife Jennifer of Charleston, WV; eight great-grandchildren, Cole, Noah, Sara, and Jake Thompson, Luke, Whitley, Avery and Lily Hines; four step grandchildren; and five step great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled

by McMahan’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services, where the family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2010.

A funeral service will be held at McMahan’s Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2010, with the Rev. Ad Hopper and the Rev. Chris Thompson officiating. Interment will be at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest City, NC. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest register may be viewed at www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com PAID OBIT

6A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Saturday, October 9, 2010

Calendar/Local

Ongoing Foothills Harvest Ministry: Oct. 11-15, 25 cent clearance sale on select skirts, shoes, shirts, slacks and many other items. Store hours, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dan Walsh (left), recently named CEO of Diamondback Tactical, gives a tour of the facilities in Spindale of the former First Choice Armor to retired Lt. Gen. Gregory Newbold, while Executive Vice President of Research and Development Dale Taylor looks on.

Town of Forest City smoking lines for infiltration: Through Oct. 13; to check for damaged sewer lines, the Town of Forest City will be smoking the lines. You may see smoke in your house; it is not harmful and will not damage anything, but if you have smoke in your house let the town and fire department know by calling Public Works, 245-0149, or Forest City Fire Department, 245-2111.

Hospice Resale Shop: Storewide half price sale Oct. 7-9; save half on entire stock, including clothing priced at 25 cents; store hours 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Saturday, Oct. 9 The Making of America Conference: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Cornerstone Fellowship Church, Forest City; sponsored

by Rutherford 912 Group; special guest present from the National Center for Constitutional Studies; tickets are $15 per person and include refreshments, lunch and a study guide; space is limited.

For more information, call Aiden, 704-538-7813; Jennifer, 980-2156; or Heather, 286-2595.

9th Annual Cliffside Day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m,. Cliffside; sponsored by Cliffside Masonic Lodge No. 460; crafts, music, horse shoe tournament, blood drive, breakfast and lunch served; For information, call 657-5005, 245-7606, 657-5659 or 657-4133.

Golf tournament: 9 a.m., Cleghorn Plantation; four-man team/ captain’s choice, $40 per player, $160 per team; benefits Anth Christian Academy in Gilkey. For information, call Dwayne Stott, 287-0461 or 289-0481, or Tabitha Evans, 28-1697.

Toney’s Gun Shop 35th Anniversary: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate the 35th anniversary of business opening. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served.

Halloween pictures of dogs: 9 to 11 a.m., Earth Dog Pet Spa; senior project fundraiser, profits will go to the new Community Pet Center.

Cancer awareness party: Noon until, Heavenly Hoggs’ Riverside Bar and Grill, Lake Lure; presented by GifttoCure and Heavenly Hoggs; donation of $15 per person requested; featuring the APB Band, which includes former Lynard Skynard drummer Artimus Pyle, raffle tickets, prizes, 50/50 drawing, bike games, barbecue sandwich and more; contact Sally at 714-600-2509 or Amy, 916-254-9323.

Low-cost vaccine clinic: noon to 1 p.m., Thunder Road Animal Hospital; rabies shots $10 cash, one year, $12 cash for three year; other discount vaccines available.

Concord community fish fry: 4 to 8 p.m.

Barbecue dinner, gospel and bluegrass music: 4:30 p.m. until, Gilkey Club House; sponsored by Gilkey Ruritan Club; music by Mountain Creek Baptist Church Band; $8 adults, $5 ages 6 to 12, younger than 5 free.

Sunday, Oct. 10 A Framework for Understanding Poverty: 6 to 8 p.m, Calvary Baptist Church, Rutherfordton; presented by Communities in Schools Rutherford County, an abbreviated Ruby Payne session designed for mentors, community leaders, educators, community of faith members, site leaders, site coordinators and anyone working with individuals who live in poverty; for information, contact Charlotte Epley, execir@rutherfordcis.org or 288-0228, or Dr. Larry Gregg, dlgregg1@bellsouth. net or 287-3887.

Monday, Oct. 11 A Framework for Understanding Poverty: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ICC Library Auditorium; presented by Communities in Schools Rutherford County, an abbreviated Ruby Payne session designed for mentors, community leaders, educators, community of faith members, site leaders, site coordinators and anyone working with individuals who live in poverty; for information, contact Charlotte Epley, execir@rutherfordcis.org or 288-0228, or Dr. Larry Gregg, dlgregg1@bellsouth.net or 2873887.

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sewing room manned by many former textile workers from Rutherford County. The room is used for putting together bullet-proof vests and helmets. The plant also has its own press room for hard-armor plating and personal shields used by military officers, soldiers and various law enforcement officers around the world, including Rutherford County sheriff’s deputies.

“We’ve trained our staff in technical sewing,” Walsh said. “We’ve brought people in who can teach these technical positions and skills, and we have a large list of qualified personnel here.”

Walsh spent much of the tour expressing the cost savings that could be realized.

While it was the first visit to the plant for the group, Abizaid said he had lived in Fayetteville for some time during his Army career.

“I’m all about where we can help

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information director for the ESC. “The ESC has worked diligently to correct this error,” said ESC Chairman Lynn R. Holmes. “The good news is that claimants affected by the overpayment will no longer have money taken out of their weekly benefits. We are developing a plan to refund to those persons who had

Warning issued about imported lollipops RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina officials are warning people to avoid a brand of lollipops that could contain more than candy.

State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler says samples of Colombina Mega Pops have been found to contain tiny pieces of metal.

Inspectors conducted tests that found metal fibers and flakes in the candy, which is imported from Colombia.

Troxler advises anyone who has the 28-ounce bags of candy to throw it out or return it to the store where they bought it.

put Americans back to work,” Abizaid said. “When we (the investment partners) looked at First Choice Armor we saw a company with a great deal of potential, and working with our partners we knew we could take it to a higher level.”

Abizaid said investors with Torch Hill buy stake in fields important to the protection industry — military, police and other defense companies are all targets for acquisition.

“We want to put the expertise of these companies together with our years of experience in these fields,” Abizaid said. “We think that’s a good match.”

The Spindale facility currently employs about 200 people between the sewing floor, packing, cutting, hard-armor processing and the inhouse test firing range. If operations are moved there from other factories the company might add as many as 120 jobs. Visitors Friday theorized about making more products in Spindale to use the large capacity left over from the textile heyday.

“We’d love to expand into making hats and bags here,” Walsh said. “But the labor cost further down that line can really impact our price. I could put useful bags in the PX on bases all over the world, but I don’t know many Marines that can afford to pay the $395 we’d have to charge for them.”

But both the generals and former director Kappes were enthusiastic about keeping jobs in America.

“It’s important to make sure Americans that make things are working,” Abizaid said. “I want to see those people who are producers get put back to work in our country.”

already made repayment.”

In a news release on the matter, officials said the ESC continues to negotiate with the U.S. Department of Labor about how to resolve the funding for the overpayments. A comprehensive set of FAQs will be posted to the ESC website later today that should help customers understand how they can be helped in this matter.

The ESC still needs to review each claim individually. Claimants should still call or e-mail the ESC. Call

centers in Raleigh and Charlotte will be helping customers across the state from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Officials with the Economic Development Commission are working with Diamondback Tactical to negotiate a package deal designed to keep the manufacturing operations in Spindale.

Walsh said he expects a decision by November.

Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.com.

The ESC remote services center will also be open on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Claimants can call 1-888-737-0259 or e-mail: esc. ui.customerservice@ncesc.gov.

Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.com.

Make-up day for Cheer Center is scheduled for next Friday FOREST CITY — A makeup day will be held Friday for people wanting to register for assistance through the Salvation Army’s Christmas Cheer Center.

Anyone wishing to register should call 287-0855 on Wednesday and speak with Social Services director Annie Elrod-Oberle of the Salvation Army, Rutherford and Cleveland counties.

New toys will be distributed to children birth to 12 years old. A complete Christmas dinner will be provided to each family. Canned foods, fruit and canned meats will also be needed.

The 2010 Christmas Cheer Center location will be in the former

Wal-Mart building off U.S. 74A in Spindale, where Wee-Runs was recently held.

Volunteers are needed to work at the new center beginning in November and through the December. Call 704482-0375 to volunteer.

Clarification Artimus Pyle, former drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd, will perform with his band, the Artimus Pyle Band, from noon to 2 p.m. today at Heavenly Hoggs in Lake Lure.

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to sell products and grow their business. We are teaching students how to reclaim land and become selfsufficient and become entrepreneurs.

We must support the principles and concepts of this entrepreneurial effort and expand it to other endeavors of commerce.”

He noted, “As commissioner, I believe I have the work ethic and leadership skills necessary to facilitate and support these endeavors, with the goal in mind that we can turn, over time, the Rutherford County economic doldrums into economic opportunities.”

In the District 4 race, Democrat Gail McBrayer Strickland is running against Republican Roger “Bo” Richard. Both are from Ellenboro.

Strickland said with the high jobless rate and the prospect of the upcoming revaluation, the county is going to be facing some tough decisions.

“Priorities must be set, based on our needs,” she said. “Those priorities should be jobs, education and public safety.

“We need to do everything we can to recruit businesses. I also believe a large part of our county’s economic future depends on small businesses.

We must listen to those small-business owners, who have a wealth of knowledge concerning job expansion.

“I will encourage entrepreneurship on all levels.

“We need an educated workforce.

I will back our schools and community college as we work together to ensure a successful future for Rutherford County through an educated workforce.”

Richard said being a successful small businessman has taught him how to manage and plan ahead.

“In any government there must be accountability,” he said. “By holding elected and appointed persons accountable, this will assure that the county’s business is done fairly and timely. This will play a key role for anyone who appeals their upcoming 2011 reappraisal. We must work to address the county’s debt and lower this debt. All Rutherford County citizens must work together to achieve this goal.

“Jobs are a must for this county, and all avenues must be explored, leaving no stone unturned. Without jobs, no one can live in this county without having extra burdens placed upon them. We must recruit any business, whether small or large.”

He added, “In representing you, my personal opinion cannot and will not be how I vote.” He said residents’ input will be the difference in how he votes on issues.

The District 5 race is between Robert “Rob” Bole, a Democrat, and Julius R. Owens, a Republican. Both are from Rutherfordton.

Bole commented on the high unemployment in the county.

“We now have approximately 18 percent unemployment, the second highest in the state,” he said. “It means 5,300 people who want a job don’t have a job. Rutherford County has the assets to attract potential employers — 17 new or remodeled schools, 14 volunteer fire departments, six public libraries, Chimney Rock State Park and this beautiful college campus, just to name a few.

“We must all take pride in our county and promote these assets, which I call Rutherford County gems. They are here because past leaders believed in the county and its future.

“We cannot stop looking forward.

If elected as a county commissioner, I promise to keep Rutherford County moving forward.”

Owens cited his belief in fiscal responsibility.

“I am responsible for my own debt,” he said. “I cannot spend more than I can afford. As a county commissioner, I would be financially responsible with your money.

“I have always been accountable for my own actions. I will make sure your county government and all county employees are held accountable for their actions. I believe in accessibility. I will be available before and after county commissioner meetings. And I won’t duck out the back door to try to get out without anybody seeing me.”

Noting a recent 200-job loss in Spindale, Owens said, “Our county cannot afford to spend money it H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

doesn’t have.”

In conducting the county’s business, he said, “We have to ask the question, ‘How many jobs is it going to create?’

“We need to be proactive toward industry,” he said. “We need to go out and meet with our businesses.”

Owens and Bole cited the crucial need for broadband Internet access.

Bole added that countywide water is important, too.

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Incumbent Sheriff Jack Conner, a Democrat from Union Mills, and Chris Francis, a Republican from Rutherfordton, are vying to lead the Sheriff’s Office for the next four years.

Francis, a lieutenant at the Lake Lure Police Department, said he wants to lead the Sheriff’s Office into the 21st century.

“I will bring you an educated sheriff who is dedicated to the citizens of this county,” he said. Francis has an associate’s degree from Isothermal and a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Appalachian State University.

“We need to make sure that every time someone is hired or promoted (at the Sheriff’s Office) it is by the same standards and guidelines, to make sure that everyone is treated fairly there,” he said.

He cited the need to train officers in use of the mobile data terminals so that they can be utilized to their fullest potential.

Conner replied, “We’re talking about bringing the Sheriff’s Office into the 21st century. We’re 10 years into the 21st century. When I took over the Sheriff’s Office in 2006, we didn’t have but three mobile data terminals in the vehicles. This year, with the commissioners’ help, we finally finished every road officer’s mobile data terminals. Almost all the detectives have one now in their cars.

“We have started a criminal interdiction team. I think we have stopped a lot of drugs flowing into Rutherford County.”

The sheriff commented on drug seizure money that has exceeded over $600,000 in the past four years. “We have bought weapons (with seizure money), and have saved you, the taxpayers, money,” he said.

“We have bought vehicles, shotguns, the badges that the deputies wear.”

He noted that there has been only one murder in the Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction in the past four years.

“I think the visibility of patrol cars, seeing the officers out there, makes a lot of difference,” he said.

Clerk of Court candidates Incumbent Robynn Spence of Rutherfordton, a Republican, is in a race with Democrat Donnie Henson of Rutherfordton to be the clerk of court for the next four years.

Spence said being clerk is a longcherished goal, and she cited the gains made since she took office in 2008.

“I always knew that I wanted to work in the clerk’s office,” she said. “I always said that when Mr. (Keith) Melton retired, I wanted to run. I was fortunate enough for the Republican Party to nominate me and I was fortunate enough to win in 2008.

“I’ve got a great staff; they do a great job.

“I’m very involved in law enforcement. I sit on the domestic violence task force.”

Spence said she could go on talking about the work she does as clerk, but she urged voters to “go out and ask law enforcement. Go out and ask the attorneys. Go out and ask people that work with us every day. We do a great job. I’m on call 24/7, 365 days a year.”

Henson said his goal is to be the best public servant that he can be for the citizens of Rutherford County.

“The clerk is a position of service for the community,” he said. “I feel and believe that with my experience in administrative duties and responsibilities on previous jobs, and my leadership, I can run the clerk’s office smoothly and efficiently and effectively. I am there to serve you, the public.

“If elected, I will be dependable and accessible. I will be there with a smiling face and a friendly voice.

I will help the citizens by having a listening ear and a compassionate heart. I will have your best interests in mind and at heart at all times.

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Carolinas Today Suspended NC students not guaranteed school RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s constitution guarantees children an opportunity for a basic education, but doesn’t require alternative schooling for students suspended for misbehavior, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.

While local school boards are required by state law to establish at least one alternative learning program for students serving long-term suspensions, school administrators are not required to accommodate every suspended student, the court ruled.

“Because the safety and educational interests of all students receiving alternative education must be protected, students who exhibit violent behavior, threaten staff or other students, substantially disrupt the learning process, or otherwise engage in serious misconduct may be denied access,” Justice Mark Martin wrote for the court.

Deaths may be linked to use of plant food RALEIGH (AP) — Police say the deaths of two men in Raleigh could be linked to the use of a type of plant food as a narcotic.

Raleigh police say the deaths on Saturday of 21-year-old Ray Allan Ausbon and 19-year-old Zachary Martin Tigner appear related to a substance called mephedrone. Their bodies were found on a fire escape landing.

The substance is marketed as a plant food, but has been used as a stimulant, often called “drone” or “meow-meow.”

Police say autopsy findings are still pending, but their preliminary

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency says on its web site that there has been one confirmed death and two suspected deaths connected to the drug.

Perdue requests disaster aid for 6 NC counties RALEIGH (AP) — Gov. Beverly Perdue wants federal disaster aid for six eastern North Carolina counties hit hard by torrential rains and flooding.

Perdue’s office said Friday the governor has asked for a major disaster declaration for Beaufort, Bertie, Craven, Hertford, Onslow and Tyrrell counties.

USDA found problems at animal research lab RALEIGH (AP) — A federal inspection of a research lab targeted by the group PETA turned up evidence of sick animals and unsanitary conditions, according to a report released this week.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture inspected Professional Laboratory and Research Services Inc. in Corapeake on Sept. 14, after the Virginia-based advocacy group PETA released an undercover video showing what it alleges was cruel treatment of dogs, cats and rabbits.

The federal inspection found “a large number” of dogs and some cats with ear and eye infections, cysts on their paws, gum disease and other ailments.

It also found rusted surfaces in kennels, wet floors caused by drainage problems and other problems with the facilities.

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Maternal Grandparents are Tom and Debbie Braunschidel of Belmont.

Paternal Grandparents are Sarah Withrow Duncan of Cramerton and The Late Doss Duncan of Union Mills.

Paternal Great-Grandparents are Sonny and Elizabeth Duncan of Union Mills and The Late John L. Withrow and Flora Withrow of Charlotte.

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GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Chg ChNBorun n16.08 +2.93 DB AgriDL 11.72 +1.79 MGM Rsts 13.56 +1.85 Gramrcy 2.35 +.30 TeucrCorn 37.16 +4.74 QntmDSS 2.29 +.29 BkADjia6-1511.27+1.31 LeeEnt 2.87 +.31 Lindsay 48.29 +4.97 CF Inds 109.90+11.26

%Chg +22.3 +18.0 +15.8 +14.6 +14.6 +14.5 +13.2 +12.1 +11.5 +11.4

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2,071.15 +24.83

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last NewConcEn5.29 SearchMed 2.18 Vringo n 3.05 Westmrld 11.25 BlonderT 2.45 Hyperdyn 2.89 InvCapHld 4.34 LGL Grp 25.75 CAMAC n 3.77 RELM 2.18

Chg %Chg +2.04 +62.8 +.26 +13.5 +.27 +9.7 +.98 +9.5 +.20 +8.9 +.23 +8.6 +.34 +8.5 +1.95 +8.2 +.28 +8.0 +.15 +7.4

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Chg %Chg DB AgDS 24.95 -5.18 -17.2 99 Cents 15.52 -2.16 -12.2 DBCmdDS 40.46 -3.69 -8.4 RealD n 16.74 -1.41 -7.8 GnCable 24.24 -2.02 -7.7 Tyson 15.01 -1.26 -7.7 PilgrmsP n 5.83 -.47 -7.5 DB AgriSh 27.62 -2.09 -7.0 ProUShCmdy12.30-.93 -7.0 CtrySCkg n25.75 -1.88 -6.8

Name Last OrchidsPP 13.25 VirnetX 15.08 Flanign 6.59 LibAcq un 10.90 MercBcp 2.10 CoreMold 5.26 TelInstEl 6.43 MexcoEn 6.03 GlblScape 2.50 SwGA Fn 8.70

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Citigrp 3317491 4.19 +.01 BkofAm 1688995 13.18 -.13 S&P500ETF1464649116.54 +.65 MGM Rsts 909472 13.56 +1.85 Alcoa 705447 12.89 +.69 FordM 704348 13.66 +.34 SPDR Fncl 610710 14.70 +.04 iShR2K 551027 69.28 +.87 iShEMkts 508518 46.23 +.55 GenElec 506558 17.12 +.07

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg KodiakO g 43683 3.83 +.26 GoldStr g 30341 5.04 +.08 VantageDrl 28142 1.64 +.07 NovaGld g 27483 9.25 +.09 Taseko 26975 6.16 +.23 GranTrra g 26640 7.48 +.14 VirnetX 25668 15.08 -1.02 Hyperdyn 24141 2.89 +.23 NthgtM g 21702 2.93 -.02 GenMoly 20168 3.89 +.22

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2,251 755 125 3,131 245 5 3,956,340,105

Chg %Chg -.90 -6.4 -1.02 -6.3 -.41 -5.9 -.55 -4.8 -.10 -4.5 -.24 -4.4 -.28 -4.2 -.25 -4.0 -.10 -3.8 -.30 -3.3

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Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

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%Chg +28.5 +23.1 +22.4 +22.4 +21.1 +18.9 +17.8 +16.1 +15.8 +15.5

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last GenFin un 2.91 NSecGrp 10.00 Cytori 4.77 Mattson 2.50 Kulicke 5.85 BSD Med 3.68 EmmisC pf 16.25 Schmitt 2.35 ElmrSv 15.81 USecBc AL 8.60

Chg -.48 -1.25 -.57 -.30 -.64 -.40 -1.75 -.25 -1.64 -.80

%Chg -14.1 -11.1 -10.7 -10.7 -9.9 -9.8 -9.7 -9.6 -9.4 -8.5

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE)

Name Vol (00) MicronT 847308 PwShs QQQ721190 SiriusXM 541268 Intel 455796 AdobeSy 424643 Microsoft 395694 Cisco 371042 Oracle 314563 Dell Inc 265018 ApldMatl 254381

Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

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Earnings are likely to become more of a factor in the market’s direction in the coming weeks as hundreds of companies report results.

Carole Peck, president and founder of Carole Peck Financial Center, said “if we see positive earnings, and projections for the fourth quarter are fairly decent, that should play positively.”

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Dow Industrial average closes above 11,000 NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 11,000 for the first time in five months Friday as hopes built that the Federal Reserve will take more action to get the economy going again.

A weaker jobs report added to a series of tepid economic indicators in recent weeks that have built expectations that the Fed will announce new steps to encourage borrowing when it meets in early November.

Private employers added 64,000 workers last month, short of the 75,000 economists expected, according to a monthly government report released early Friday. Overall, 95,000 jobs were slashed as governments laid off workers, including temporary census employees. The unemployment rate held steady at 9.6 percent.

Jason Pride, director of investment strategy at wealth management firm Glenmede, said that the weak report gives the Fed “the window of opportunity to take action.”

The Fed’s goal, if it starts buying bonds again, would be to drive interest rates down further from their already low levels and spark borrowing and spending. Lower rates could also eventually drive investors into riskier assets like stocks or into currencies in countries with more attractive interest rates.

According to preliminary calculations, the Dow rose 57.90, or 0.5 percent, at 11,006.48. The last time it crossed above 11,000 was May 3 of this year. It first crossed 11,000 in May of 1999, and reached its highest close of all time on Oct. 9, 2007, when it finished at 14,164.53.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 index gained 7.09, or 0.6 percent, to 1,165.15, and the Nasdaq composite index gained 18.24, or 0.8 percent, to 2,401.91.

Employers have not started hiring a lot of workers because of worries about potential tax hikes and unknown costs associated with health care and financial regulatory reform passed earlier this year. Consumers have also kept their spending down, which has kept a lid on hiring.

In corporate news, Alcoa Inc. rose 5.7 percent after its earnings beat analysts’ expectations late Thursday. The aluminum maker also raised its forecast for global aluminum consumption. Many companies have said international operations will be the driving factor in improving profits in the coming quarters because U.S. growth is so slow.

Alcoa is seen as a bellwether for earnings season because it is the first company among the 30 that make up the Dow industrials to report earnings.

Alcoa rose 69 cents to $12.89.

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In this Oct. 5 photograph, job seekers browse through information during a jobs fair sponsored

by Scott Lee Cohen, Independent Candidate for Governor of Illinois, in Rockford, Ill. A wave of government layoffs in September outpaced weak hiring in the private sector, pushing down the nation’s payrolls by a net total of 95,000 jobs.

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Gov’t layoffs zap jobs markets WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s no relief from the jobs crisis — for everyday Americans or lawmakers facing the midterm elections.

The most rampant layoffs of teachers and other local government workers in nearly three decades more than offset weak hiring in the private sector in September, resulting in a net loss of 95,000 jobs.

Unemployment remained stuck at 9.6 percent.

The jobless rate has now been at or above 9.5 percent for 14 straight months, the longest stretch since the Great Depression.

The glum economic picture came Friday in the Labor Department’s last monthly jobs report before the November election. Voter frustration over jobs threatens to cost Democrats control of the House and perhaps the Senate.

“We have to keep doing everything we can to accelerate this recovery,” President Barack Obama said. “The only piece of economic news that folks still looking for work want to hear is, ‘You’re hired.’ And everything we do is dedicated to make that happen.”

The combination of limp hiring by businesses and more governments layoffs expected means unemployment could rise to 10 percent again this year or next. When Obama took office in January 2009, the unemployment rate was 7.7 percent.

Republicans pointed to the weak jobs report as evidence of Democrats’ failed economic policies. They argued that the $814 billion stimulus has contributed to bloated federal deficits but done little to create jobs. Most economists say job losses would have been deeper and unemployment higher if not for the tax cuts and additional government spending.

In an Associated Press-GfK poll taken in September, 92 percent of Americans said the economy was an extremely or very important issue. And 79 percent said the economy was in bad shape, compared with 15 percent who said it was healthy.

September was the fourth straight month in which the economy has lost jobs. Layoffs of government workers, including temporary Census Bureau employees, drove the decline.

Most census jobs have already expired, but others have lasted longer.

In all, the economy shed 159,000 jobs in the public sector, including 76,000 at the local level, most of them teachers. It was the largest cut by local governments in 28 years.

One reason the spike is showing up now is that teachers who were notified of their layoffs when school ended in spring fell off the payrolls in September.

More layoffs are expected from state and local governments despite a $26 billion aid package that Obama signed into law

in August. The recession devastated state and local budgets.

Without any big rise in sales, companies are not adding jobs fast enough to make up for the losses. Private businesses added only 64,000 positions last month, only about half what it takes to keep up with the growing work force.

There are now 14.8 million people officially unemployed in the United States, and even that figure doesn’t capture the suffering. People out of work who have stopped looking for jobs are not counted as unemployed.

Adding people who are working part-time but would prefer full-time jobs, nearly 27 million are “underemployed” — 17.1 percent of American adults, up from 16.7 percent in August and close to a record.

The persistent jobs crisis makes it all but certain the Federal Reserve will act at its Nov. 2-3 meeting to try to rejuvenate the economy. The Fed will likely buy billions more in government debt to further drive down rates on mortgages, corporate loans and other debt.

The idea is that even cheaper loans might get Americans to increase spending and boost the economy.

That prospect lifted stocks on Wall Street. The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 11,000 for the first time since May. It finished up nearly 58 points to 11,006.

N.C. bottling company settles discrimination case CHARLOTTE (AP) — The second-largest bottler of Coca-Cola products in the nation will pay $495,000 to settle a federal case involving charges of racially discriminatory hiring practices.

The Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, a Charlotte-based firm that is separate from the Atlantabased Coca-Cola Company, will pay the money in back wages plus interest to 95

black and Hispanic jobseekers who applied for sales positions in 2002, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

In addition, the bottler has agreed to offer jobs to those applicants until at least 23 are hired.

The labor department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs said an investigation determined that qualified nonwhite

applicants were not being hired at the same rate as qualified white applicants.

In some cases, the black and Latino applicants had more experience and education than some of the whites who did get jobs, according to the agency.

The office launched the investigation because the bottler is a federal contractor, supplying Coke-brand products to a number of

military and government agencies.

“Being a federal contractor is a privilege that comes with an obligation to ensure equal opportunity in employment,” said Patricia Shiu, director of the contract compliance office, in a statement.

The bottler agreed to the settlement, but admits no wrongdoing in the case, according to a statement

provided by Alison Patient, director of corporate affairs at the company.

“Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated did not and does not discriminate against any person for any reason,” the statement said.

“There were legitimate nondiscriminatory reasons for not hiring certain applicants who are the subject of this claim.”

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How sweet it is!

Charles Elmore goes into Hall of Fame FOREST CITY — Charles Douglas Elmore Sr., a native of Rutherford County, who is now deceased, has been inducted in the Davidson County Sports Hall of Fame.

Elmore, who passed away on Feb. 5, 2004, was known as someone who got things done.

A native of Rutherford County, Elmore worked in Davidson County and became principal of Reeds Elementary School in 1964. He created the first football program at Reeds and was instrumental in bringing the first swimming pool to the Reeds community.

A few years later, Elmore became the first principal at North Davidson Junior High School and oversaw the development of numerous athletic programs.

Following his retirement from education, Elmore got in the restaurant business and later became a licensed auctioneer, which led to him being essential in fund-raising for county athletic programs.

In 1994, he was named West Davidson Booster of the Year, got the West Davidson Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997 and received a lifetime membership to the Lions Club in 2004.

Four Panthers out for game with Bears CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Carolina Panthers will be without top receiver Steve Smith, starting safety Sherrod Martin, linebacker Jamar Williams and right tackle Jeff Otah against Chicago because of injuries.

Kick off is Sunday at 1 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium.

On TV Noon (WBTV) (WLOS) College Football Boston College at North Carolina State.

Noon (WSPA) College Football Tennessee at Georgia.

Noon (ESPN) (ESPN2) College Football Teams To Be Announced.

Noon (FSCR) College Football Baylor vs. Texas Tech.

3 p.m. (TS) College Football Elon at Appalachian State.

3:30 p.m. (WBTV) (WSPA) (ESPN) College Football Teams To Be Announced.

3:30 p.m. (WYFF) College Football Pittsburgh at Notre Dame.

3:30 p.m. (WSOC) (WLOS) College Football Teams TBA. 3:30 p.m. (FSCR) College Football UCLA at California.

4:30 p.m. (ESPN2) NASCAR Racing Nationwide Series: CampingWorld.com 300.

6:30 p.m. (TBS) MLB Baseball National League Division Series: Teams TBA. 7 p.m. (TS) College Football Colorado at Missouri.

7:30 p.m. (ESPN2) College Football Teams To Be Announced.

7:45 p.m. (ESPN) College Football Teams To Be Announced.

8 p.m. (WSOC) (WLOS) College Football USC at Stanford.

9:30 p.m. (TNT) NBA Preseason Basketball Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns.

10 p.m. (TBS) MLB Baseball National League Division Series: Teams TBA. 10 p.m. (SHO) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II Nick Diaz vs. KJ Noons; Marloes Coenen vs. Sarah Kaufman; Matt Lindland vs. Luke Rockhold.

1:30 a.m. (ESPN2) Golf Asian Amateur Championship, Final Round.

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The Thomas Jefferson Gryphons charge forward onto the field with vigor for their Homecoming game against Madison Friday.

Gryphons outduel Patriots

By SCOTT BOWERS Daily Courier Sports Editor

AVONDALE — Oh, how sweet it is.

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy won its first ever varsity football game with a 35-27 stunner over Madison Friday.

The Gryphons quarterback Will Beam, on 4th and 15 from the Madison 26 with under a minute remaining, hit freshman wide receiver Travis Waldroup-Rodrigues on a jump ball. Rodrigues came down with the ball at the Madison 2 and turned his 6-foot-6 frame into the end zone. The score knotted the contest at 27-all.

TJCA’s sophomore placekicker David Snyder trotted on for the extra that would lift the Gryphons to their first ever fourth quarter lead. Snyder’s boot was wide right, but Madison committed its 13th penalty of the night as the defense plowed right over Snyder.

TJCA re-set and Snyder’s second try sailed through the uprights to lift the Gryphons to a slim 28-27 lead with 52 seconds remaining.

Snyder followed with a tremendous boot that pinned the Patriots at their own 20.

Madison quarterback Robbie Shelton, on second and and 10, lofted a pass down the near sideline that TJCA CB Michael Gullatte stepped into at the Patriot 36.

Gullatte took the pick back to the end zone and Snyder’s PAT gave the Gryphons an incredible 35-27 lead with just 32 clicks on the clock.

Thomas Jefferson’s Michael Gullatte (1) makes a catch for a gain against Madison Friday.

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Please see TJCA, Page 3B

Freedom buries Central Bulldogs

By KEVIN CARVER Sports Reporter

MORGANTON — Freedom rolled to a 40-7 homecoming win over a hapless R-S Central team Friday night.

The Hilltoppers fell behind early and were never able to get untracked. Central had just three first downs in the contest, one in the first half and two in the second.

The Hilltoppers’ lone score came on an 85-yard kick-off return by Dustin Atchley midway through the third quarter.

Freedom (5-2, 2-1) bolted to a 26-0 lead in the first half with a balanced attack that led to two touchdown runs and two touchdown passes.

Quarterback Michael Helms passed for 130 yards in that opening half. The Patriots also gained 116 yards rushing.

The Patriots’ defense held the Hilltoppers to just 20 yards total offense.

Freedom marched 58-yards in 10 plays with a bruising ground attack after taking the opening kickoff to get their first score in the game. Helms got that touchdown on a three-yard run on third and

goal. Matt Watson added the point after kick to put Freedom up 7-0.

Central, which has been plagued by turnovers all season, were again bitten. This time Jamel Smith fumbled the ball on the third offensive play, setting Freedom up at its own 48-yard line.

The Hilltoppers had a second fumble on a snap over the quarterback’s head and Taylor Ledbetter was intercepted.

Five plays later, Helms hit David Duckworth with a 33-yard scoring pass.

Watson’s second point after kick made it 14-0.

After forcing a Central punt, the Patriots got the ball back at their own 35.

They marched the 65-yards to the end zone using 10 plays.

Helms capped that drive with a fiveyard pass to Zach Singleton for that score. The point after kick was missed, but the Patriots had a commanding 20-0 lead at the start of the second quarter.

Central had one scoring threat in the opening half after recovering a fumble at its own 38-yard line. The Hilltoppers Please see Central, Page 3B

pound Trojans From staff reports

LAWNDALE — The Burns Bulldogs defeated Chase, 47-14, in conference action on Friday.

The Bulldogs, with the win, pull into a tie for first place with East Rutherford in the 3A/2A South Mountain Athletic Conference.

Burns improved to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the SMAC. The Trojans fall to 2-6 on the season and 1-2 in conference play.

East Rutherford will host Burns next Friday, while Chase will travel to face Shelby (3-4, 1-1).

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Scoreboard BASEBALL 2010 Postseason Baseball Glance DIVISION SERIES American League Tampa Bay vs. Texas Wednesday, Oct. 6 Texas 5, Tampa Bay 1 Thursday, Oct. 7 Texas 6, Tampa Bay 0, Texas leads series 2-0 Saturday, Oct. 9 Tampa Bay (Garza 15-10) at Texas (Lewis 12-13), 5:07 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 10 Tampa Bay (Davis 12-10) at Texas (Hunter 13-4), 1:07 p.m., if necessary Tuesday, Oct. 12 Texas at Tampa Bay, 5:07 p.m. or 8:07 p.m., if necessary Minnesota vs. New York Wednesday, Oct. 6 New York 6, Minnesota 4 Thursday, Oct. 7 New York 5, Minnesota 2, New York leads series 2-0 Saturday, Oct. 9 Minnesota (Duensing 10-3) at New York (Hughes 18-8), 8:37 p.m Sunday, Oct. 10 Minnesota (Blackburn 10-12) at New York (Sabathia 21-7), 8:07 p.m., if necessary Tuesday, Oct. 12 New York at Minnesota, 8:37 p.m. or 8:07 p.m., if necessary

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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Orlando Cabrera jumps over Philadelphia Phillies’ Jayson Werth after forcing him out at second base and turning a double play during the fourth inning of Game 2 of baseball’s National League Division Series.

Phillies rally to beat Reds

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Reds right fielder Jay Bruce missed a line drive in the seventh inning, allowing two runs to score, and the Philadelphia Phillies took advantage of Cincinnati’s shoddy defense to earn a 7-4 win Friday night for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five NL division series.

After Roy Halladay threw the second no-hitter in postseason history in Philadelphia’s 4-0 victory Wednesday, the Reds were determined to show their resilience.

Brandon Phillips hit a leadoff homer on Roy Oswalt’s fourth pitch and the Reds built a 4-0 lead before their defense and bullpen unraveled.

The Phillies rallied against hard-throwing rookie Aroldis Chapman and his triple-digit fastball after soft-tossing starter Bronson Arroyo kept Philadelphia’s hitters off balance.

NFL looking into Favre allegations

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The NFL is reviewing allegations involving the Vikings’ Brett Favre, who the website Deadspin says sent racy messages and photos to a former sideline reporter while he quarterbacked for the Jets in 2008.

“We are reviewing the matter,” league spokesman Greg Aiello said Friday when asked about reports that a person alleged to be Favre sent voice mails and lewd pictures to Jenn Sterger.

Asked if he cared to respond to the Deadspin report, Favre said Thursday: “I’m not getting into that. I’ve got my hands full with the Jets and am trying to get some timing down with our guys, so that’s all I’m going to discuss.”

Rookie Skinner lifts Hurricanes past Wild

National League Philadelphia vs. Cincinnati Wednesday, Oct. 6 Philadelphia 4, Cincinnati 0 Friday, Oct. 8 Philadelphia 7, Cincinnati 4, Philadelphia leads series 2-0 Sunday, Oct. 10 Philadelphia (Hamels 12-11) at Cincinnati (Cueto 12-7), 7:07 p.m. or 8:07 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 11 Philadelphia at Cincinnati, 5:07 p.m. or 7:37 p.m., if necessary Wednesday, Oct. 13 Cincinnati at Philadelphia, 6:07 p.m. or 8:07 p.m., if necessary San Francisco vs. Atlanta Thursday, Oct. 7 San Francisco 1, Atlanta 0, San Francisco leads series 1-0 Friday, Oct. 8 Atlanta (Hanson 10-11) at San Francisco (Cain 13-11), late Sunday, Oct. 10 San Francisco (Sanchez 13-9) at Atlanta (Hudson 17-9), 4:37 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 11 San Francisco at Atlanta, 8:37 p.m. or 7:37 p.m., if necessary Wednesday, Oct. 13 Atlanta at San Francisco, 9:37 p.m. or 8:07 p.m., if necessary

FOOTBALL National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF N.Y. Jets 3 1 0 .750 106 New England 3 1 0 .750 131 Miami 2 2 0 .500 66 Buffalo 0 4 0 .000 61 South

W L T Pct PF Houston 3 1 0 .750 108 Jacksonville 2 2 0 .500 71 Indianapolis 2 2 0 .500 117 Tennessee 2 2 0 .500 98 North

W L T Pct PF Baltimore 3 1 0 .750 61 Pittsburgh 3 1 0 .750 86 Cincinnati 2 2 0 .500 79 Cleveland 1 3 0 .250 68 West

W L T Pct PF Kansas City 3 0 0 1.000 68 San Diego 2 2 0 .500 113 Denver 2 2 0 .500 87 Oakland 1 3 0 .250 76 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF 2 2 0 .500 73 2 2 0 .500 72 2 2 0 .500 95 1 2 0 .333 54 South

W L T Pct PF Atlanta 3 1 0 .750 93 New Orleans 3 1 0 .750 79 Tampa Bay 2 1 0 .667 50 Carolina 0 4 0 .000 46 North

W L T Pct PF Chicago 3 1 0 .750 69 Green Bay 3 1 0 .750 106 Minnesota 1 2 0 .333 43 Detroit 0 4 0 .000 82

Washington N.Y. Giants Philadelphia Dallas

PA 61 96 92 125 PA 102 111 92 68 PA 55 50 78 77 PA 38 71 85 107

PA 79 88 79 53 PA 60 72 59 87 PA 68 73 38 106

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Sunday’s Games St. Louis at Detroit, 1 p.m.

Denver at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

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

Green Bay at Washington, 1 p.m.

Chicago at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Jacksonville at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Kansas City at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

New Orleans at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.

Tennessee at Dallas, 4:15 p.m.

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

Philadelphia at San Francisco, 8:20 p.m.

Open: Miami, New England, Pittsburgh, Seattle Monday’s Game Minnesota at N.Y. Jets, 8:30 p.m.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League Conference Glance

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts Philadelphia 1 1 0 0 2 New Jersey 1 0 0 1 1 N.Y. Islanders 0 0 0 0 0 N.Y. Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 Pittsburgh 1 0 1 0 0 Northeast Division

GP W L OT Pts Toronto 1 1 0 0 2 Buffalo 1 1 0 0 2 Boston 0 0 0 0 0 Ottawa 1 0 1 0 0 Montreal 1 0 1 0 0 Southeast Division

GP W L OT Pts Carolina 2 2 0 0 4 Atlanta 1 1 0 0 2 Florida 0 0 0 0 0 Tampa Bay 0 0 0 0 0 Washington 1 0 1 0 0 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GP W L OT Pts Detroit 1 1 0 0 2 Chicago 1 0 0 1 1 Nashville 0 0 0 0 0 St. Louis 0 0 0 0 0 Columbus 1 0 1 0 0 Northwest Division

GP W L OT Pts Colorado 1 1 0 0 2 Edmonton 1 1 0 0 2 Minnesota 2 0 1 1 1 Vancouver 0 0 0 0 0 Calgary 1 0 1 0 0 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts Dallas 1 1 0 0 2 San Jose 1 1 0 0 2 Los Angeles 0 0 0 0 0 Phoenix 0 0 0 0 0 Anaheim 1 0 1 0 0

GF GA 3 2 3 4 0 0 0 0 2 3 GF GA 3 2 2 1 0 0 1 2 2 3 GF GA 6 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 GF GA 4 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 2 3 GF GA 4 3 4 0 4 6 0 0 0 4 GF GA 4 3 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 4

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Thursday’s Games Carolina 4, Minnesota 3 Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 2 Toronto 3, Montreal 2 Colorado 4, Chicago 3, OT Edmonton 4, Calgary 0 Friday’s Games Carolina 2, Minnesota 1, SO San Jose 3, Columbus 2 Dallas 4, New Jersey 3 OT Detroit 4, Anaheim 0 Buffalo 2, Ottawa 1 Atlanta 4, Washington 2 Saturday’s Games Phoenix vs. Boston at Prague, 12 p.m.

Columbus vs. San Jose at Stockholm, 3 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Washington, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Anaheim at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Boston vs. Phoenix at Prague, 10 a.m.

Los Angeles at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Florida at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association Preseason Glance EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Boston 2 0 1.000 — Toronto 1 0 1.000 1/2 New Jersey 1 1 .500 1 New York 0 1 .000 1 1/2 Philadelphia 0 2 .000 2

Southeast Division W L Pct 2 0 1.000 2 0 1.000 1 0 1.000 0 1 .000 0 2 .000 Central Division

W L Pct Milwaukee 1 0 1.000 Cleveland 1 1 .500 Detroit 0 1 .000 Indiana 0 2 .000 Chicago 0 2 .000 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct Memphis 2 0 1.000 Dallas 1 1 .500 Houston 1 1 .500 New Orleans 0 0 .000 San Antonio 0 1 .000 Northwest Division

W L Pct Minnesota 2 0 1.000 Oklahoma City 1 0 1.000 Utah 1 0 1.000 Portland 1 1 .500 Denver 0 0 .000 Pacific Division

W L Pct L.A. Clippers 1 1 .500 Sacramento 1 1 .500 Golden State 0 0 .000 L.A. Lakers 0 1 .000 Phoenix 0 2 .000

Washington Orlando Miami Atlanta Charlotte

GB — — 1/2 1 1/2 2 GB — 1/2 1 1/1/2 1 1/2 GB — 1 1 1 1 1/2 GB — 1/2 1/2 1 1 GB — — — 1/2 1

Thursday’s Games Memphis 115, Atlanta 111, OT Washington 97, Cleveland 83 Boston 96, New Jersey 92 Dallas 88, Chicago 83 Houston 90, San Antonio 87 Utah 100, Portland 96 L.A. Clippers 120, Sacramento 88 Friday’s Games Orlando 93, Indiana 86 Milwaukee at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at Chicago, late.

Oklahoma City vs. Miami, late Portland at Denver, late L.A. Clippers at Golden State, late Saturday’s Games Philadelphia at New Jersey, 1 p.m.

Indiana at Houston, 7 p.m.

Charlotte vs. Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Memphis at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Miami at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Dallas vs. Phoenix, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games New Orleans at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Houston, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at Golden State, 10 p.m.

RACING NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Pepsi MAX 400 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Auto Club Speedway Fontana, Calif.

(Car number in parentheses) 1. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 185.285 mph.

2. (19) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 184.407.

3. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 184.096.

4. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 184.068.

5. (9) Kasey Kahne, Ford, 183.964.

6. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 183.772.

7. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 183.767.

8. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 183.702.

9. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 183.552.

10. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 183.365.

11. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 183.36.

12. (13) Casey Mears, Toyota, 183.346.

13. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 183.271.

14. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 183.22.

15. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 183.211.

16. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 183.155.

17. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 183.057.

18. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 182.983.

19. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 182.941.

20. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 182.904.

21. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 182.797.

22. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 182.788.

23. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, 182.648.

24. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, 182.528.

25. (12) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 182.219.

26. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 182.089.

27. (83) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 182.089.

28. (46) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 181.965.

29. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, 181.947.

30. (43) A J Allmendinger, Ford, 181.91.

31. (36) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 181.882.

32. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 181.452.

33. (66) Jason Leffler, Toyota, 181.424.

34. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 181.264.

35. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 181.196.

36. (64) Landon Cassill, Toyota, 181.014.

37. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 180.791.

38. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 180.591.

39. (37) Dave Blaney, Ford, 179.556.

40. (34) Travis Kvapil, Ford, Owner Points.

41. (7) Kevin Conway, Toyota, Owner Points.

42. (71) Andy Lally, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

43. (09) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, Past Champion.

Failed to Qualify 44. (55) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 180.65.

45. (26) Patrick Carpentier, Ford, 179.753.

Chase drivers struggle at Fontana

FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Jamie McMurray has just missed the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship several times, including an oh-so-close HELSINKI (AP) — Rookie Jeff Skinner scored 14th-place finish this season. the only goal of the shootout to lead the Carolina On a fast-but-slick track in Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota California, the Daytona 500 and Wild on Friday.

Brickyard 400 champion was The 18-year-old forward also set up Carolina’s first goal from Tuomo Ruutu, which tied the game able to find more speed than two minutes into the second period. The Wild had any of the Chase drivers.

McMurray earned his fourth opened the scoring 17 minutes into the first period pole of the season Friday, poston a goal from Andrew Brunette. ing a fast lap of 185.285 mph It was the second game between the teams around Auto Club Speedway’s in Helsinki, where the Hurricanes won 4-3 on two-mile oval while many of the Thursday. The games are part of a six-team set Chase drivers struggled. series in Europe to help open the NHL season.

Elliott Sadler, another nonCam Ward made 41 saves in the Carolina goal, qualifier for the Chase, was just stopping Mikko Koivu, Brent Burns and Antti behind McMurray and will start Miettinen in the shootout to preserve the victory. on the front row Sunday in the

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Matt Kenseth, 11th in the Chase standings, qualified third, and Greg Biffle was seventh after entering eighth in the Chase. Points leader Jimmie Johnson was in solid position, too, qualifying eighth.

After that, there’ll be a lot of chasing by the Chasers.

Nine drivers enter the weekend within 101 points of the Chase lead, but that could change quickly if a few don’t do a whole lot of passing in the wide lanes at Auto Club Speedway.

Five of the top six spots for Sunday’s race will be non-Chase drivers and five drivers who made it into for the final 10-race

run toward the championship qualified 20th or worse, including two who’ll be near the back of the pack.

Carl Edwards, fourth in the Chase standings, qualified 20th.

Kevin Harvick, who’s just ahead of Edwards in the title race, was 21st. Tony Stewart, 10th in the Chase, was 22nd.

They’re still well ahead of Denny Hamlin and Kurt Busch.

Busch, 70 points behind Johnson in sixth, labored through qualifying and will start back near the owner’s points qualifiers in 38th.

Hamlin had another rough day, running nearly 5 mph slower than McMurray to qualify 34th.

Tim Lincecum gives fans a reason to yell SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The sellout crowd that had been waiting seven years for another playoff game roared when Tim Lincecum jogged back out to the mound to start the ninth inning.

The way the Freak dominated in his postseason debut, there was no way manager Bruce Bochy would take the ball away.

Lincecum pitched a twohitter and struck out 14 in a dazzling performance, and the San Francisco Giants scored their only run after a questionable umpiring call to beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 in Game 1 of their NL division series Thursday night.

“That’s one of the best efforts I’ve ever seen,” Bochy said.

“What a great job that kid did.

He’s tough. If he’s on and he

has all his pitches working, he’s going to be tough.”

That he was.

The two-time NL Cy Young winner pitched a gem, a day after Philadelphia’s Roy Halladay threw only the second no-hitter in postseason history in his first playoff game.

Lincecum outdueled playoff veteran Derek Lowe and caught a break, too.

Cody Ross singled in the only run Lincecum needed in the fourth after Buster Posey was called safe by umpire Paul Emmel on a steal of second.

“I guess it’s a good thing we don’t have instant replay right now,” Posey said.

It was the first career steal for Posey, even though he appeared to be tagged out by Brooks

Conrad on the play — retiring Braves manager Bobby Cox, the all-time leader in ejections, did not argue.

“I haven’t seen it,” Cox said.

“Some of the guys came down after that inning and said he was out by six, eight inches.”

Lincecum struck out Derrek Lee for the third time to end the 119-pitch masterpiece in 2 hours, 26 minutes. He became just the 12th pitcher with 14 or more strikeouts in a postseason game.

“As far as shutouts go, I think that was up there with my better ones,” said Lincecum, who pitched on seven days’ rest. “I was pretty anxious to get out there a couple days ago. You just have to deal with those extra days.”

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North Carolina’s Da’Norris Searcy (21) returns an interception for a touchdown late in the second quarter against East Carolina during a football game Saturday, in Chapel Hill.

Thomas Jefferson quarterback Will Beam (22) looks to advance for the gain on Madison during the Homecoming game Friday at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.

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Madison, following the Snyder kick off, began one last desperation drive at its own 43.

Two plays later, with five seconds remaining, Shelton lofted a Hail Mary into the TJCA end zone that was batted down, incomplete.

With that play, hundreds of students, faculty, players and coaches swarmed the field in a massive celebration that was a long time in the making.

The Gryphons, who had entered the game with the state’s longest losing streak at 17, finally found victory. Thomas Jefferson needed four second half touchdowns, six Madison turnovers and 136 yards of Patriot penalties, but the Gryphons, with the win, are no longer in the Western Highlands cellar.

TJCA improves to 1-6 overall

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got to the 31-yard line where they faced a fourth and three play. Central went for it, but a snap over the head of quarterback Taylor Ledbetter was recovered by the Patriots at the 42.

The Patriots final score of the opening half came late in the half when they drove 58-yards in five plays to score. The touchdown came on a five-yard run

by Cody Dumaine. The try for a

and 1-2 in conference play — one win ahead of 0-3 Madison.

The Patriots had held a 14-6 lead at the half after Shelton and Craig Mace each ran for touchdowns. The lone TJ score was a 28 yard Beam pass to Chris Thompson.

Madison’s Mace rushed 39 times for 260 yards and four touchdowns, but the senior RB also coughed the ball up three times.

The turnovers would ultimately swing the game in the favor of the Gryphons in the second half.

The Patriots took a 21-6 lead on a 4-yard run by Mace, in the 3rd quarter, but TJ answered immediately.

The Gryphons’ Beam, on the first play from scrimmage following the Madison score, went deep down the far sideline for Thompson (5-133-2 TD). The senior wideout hauled in the ball at the Madison 30 and sprinted the remaining yards to pay dirt. Snyder’s extra nar-

two-point conversion after that score failed.

Central went to the air to try to get a score before the half ended, but Ledbetter’s long pass intended for Darrien Watkins was picked off at the Freedom 30-yard maker.

The Patriots started with the football at the Central 40 on its first possession of the second half after a Jayln Martin 23-yard punt return, It took just three plays to score. Helms hit Raymond Beam with a 15-yard scoring strike and Watson added the point after to make it 33-0.

rowed the Madison advantage to seven, 21-14.

On the next Patriots’ possession, Mace lost the football and TJCA’s Mac Martin picked it up and raced 38 yards to the Patriots 5.

Two plays later, Beam rolled 10 yards into the end zone for the score. Snyder’s PAT knotted the game at 21-all.

Minutes later, a wild swing found Madison with the ball at the TJCA 24. The Patriots plowed the needed yardage for the go-ahead touchdown, but PK Cheyenne Bunner’s extra was blocked and Madison clung to a 27-21 lead setting up the Beam to Rodrigues heroics.

Prior to the game, Thomas Jefferson Head Coach Tony Helton proposed to his girlfriend, Amy Harris, who accepted in front of the loud homecoming crowd in Avondale — the Gryphons may have given the couple the best engagement gift of all.

A 26-yard punt return by Freedom’s Marcus Kincaid after the next Hilltoppers’ possession, set up another score.

From the Central 44-yard line, the Patriots needed just three more plays to score again. D.K. Corpening ran 26-yards for the score. Watson’s point after kick made it 40-0 midway through the third period.

S Williams back with UNC for Clemson game CHAPEL HILL (AP) — The key players are trickling back for North Carolina. The Tar Heels hope the victories keep coming, too.

Coach Butch Davis’ defense will welcome back safety Deunta Williams on Saturday when North Carolina plays host to Clemson.

With Williams’ four-game suspension complete, North Carolina naturally is hoping for a return to match the one made by fellow safety Da’Norris Searcy. He brought back an interception for a touchdown last week.

The dominant issue in Chapel Hill this fall has been the ongoing, two-pronged NCAA and school investigation, and the impact it has had on a team that is 2-2, 0-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Clemson (2-2, 0-1) also is looking for its first ACC win.

Wake Forest vs. Navy WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — Wake Forest is getting used to dealing with these option offenses.

One week after temporarily slowing down Georgia Tech, the Demon Deacons face another team that rushes the ball almost exclusively Saturday when they play host to Navy.

Wake Forest linebacker Hunter Haynes says the key is understanding that their success against Georgia Tech won’t necessarily carry over into this week’s game.

Wake Forest (2-3) held Paul Johnson’s Yellow Jackets to a season-low 209 yards rushing. They entered ranked No. 4 nationally in rushing offense.

Now comes a matchup with that coach’s former team, which kept many of the same triple-option principles that Johnson masterminded before he took over at Georgia Tech in 2008.

NC State vs. Boston College RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina State will look to end a three-game losing streak against Boston College on Saturday.

The Wolfpack (4-1, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) has lost all three meetings since Tom O’Brien left the Eagles to take over in Raleigh before the 2007 season. BC has scored at least 37 points in each meeting, including last year’s 52-20 win.

N.C. State’s players must put last week’s home loss to Virginia Tech behind them. The defeat cost them their first national ranking in seven years.

Boston College (2-2, 0-1) has lost two straight to Virginia Tech and Notre Dame by a combined score of 50-13. The Eagles won the last meeting in Raleigh 38-31.

On the ensuing kickoff, Atchley’s 85-yard return was the lone bright spot on the night for East Carolina vs. Southern Miss the Hilltoppers, who fell to 2-6 overall and 0-3 in conference HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — In its most play. important game of the season to date, Southern Miss will be without leading rusher Desmond Johnson.

The 5-foot-11, 195-pound sophomore was suspended on Thursday for a “violation of team rules,” leaving the Golden Eagles short-handed hall. going into Saturday’s Conference USA showdown Pittsburgh has a bye this week, enabling LeBeau against East Carolina. He’s rushed for 296 yards to attend the Lions’ game against the Rams. and three touchdowns this season.

“Dick is one of the greatest defensive players Though Johnson’s absence isn’t good news, in the history of the Lions,” team president Tom Southern Miss (4-1, 1-0 C-USA) has plenty of Lewand said. “He not only excelled as a cornercapable backs to make up the lost yardage, back but his durability at that position is nearly including V.J. Floyd, Kendrick Hardy and Tracy unmatched in league history. Dick was an invalu- Lampley. able contributor to some of the franchise’s greatEast Carolina (2-2, 2-0) has won back-to-back est defensive units that were put on the field.”

Conference USA championships.

Detroit to honor DB Dick LeBeau on Sunday DETROIT — The Detroit Lions will honor former defensive back Dick LeBeau on Sunday.

LeBeau has become best known for his work as a defensive coordinator, particularly with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and is considered the master of the zone blitz. But he entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August for his work as a cornerback with the Lions from 1959-72. He will be presented with his Hall of Fame ring by Stephen A. Perry, the president and executive director of the

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Girl rebels when mom gets behind the wheel Dear Abby: My mother does other things while she’s driving, and it’s a big problem for me. I only just got legal to be in the front seat (I’m 13).

I don’t want to be in the car with her.

She does things like put on lip liner and lip gloss and texts while she drives. She also takes both hands off the wheel and drives with her knees.

When I ask her to stop, she tells me not to be a backseat driver. I have even told my grandparents what she’s doing. What else can I do? — Getting Gray Hair at 13 Dear Getting Gray Hair: If ever I heard of someone who NEEDS a backseat driver, it is your mother. It’s bad enough that someone alone in a car would do the dangerous things she is doing, but for a parent to do it with a child in the car is beyond the pale. It’s child endangerment. Clip this column, circle your letter and show it to your mother!

Dear Abby: Our youngest daughter, “Camille,” has been married for a year. During this time my husband and I have watched Camille berate her husband, “Mike,” in front of us and others.

When I ask her why she does it, her answer is invariably, “He does these annoying things to tick me off.” I can’t stand how humiliating it must be for Mike.

Camille’s husband is quiet and passive. Watching my daughter turn

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him into a wimp is heartbreaking.

My biggest concern is that they are expecting their first child and, when it comes to mood swings, Camille is in rare form.

I can’t help but wonder how all this will play out.

Will this drive Mike off, leaving Camille a single mother?

I have tried talking to my daughter about how wives and husbands should respect one another, but she refuses to listen.

Can you advise me in this sad situation before it is too late? — Worried Grandma-to-be Dear Worried Grandma-tobe: Yes, take a look at how Mike’s mother treats his father. It’s possible that Mike is passive and accepting of your daughter’s abuse because that’s what he was brought up to think is normal.

However, if that’s not the case, warn your daughter again — and again — that if she continues her verbal abuse and he rediscovers his self-respect, she may eventually find herself raising their child alone.

People who don’t value what they’ve got often wind up losing it.

Dealing with dry mouth and thirst Dear Dr. Gott: What health concerns are indicated by dry mouth and an insatiable thirst?

Dear Reader: Dry mouth is a rather vague symptom and can be an indication of several disorders or side effects of certain medications or habits, such as smoking. Increased thirst can result as the body attempts to restore moisture to the mouth.

Because your letter is so short, I cannot provide a definitive answer, but based on your wording, I will give you some information about the two most likely (in my mind) candidates: Sjogren’s syndrome and diabetes insipidus.

Sjogren’s syndrome is an immune-system disorder caused by the body mistakenly attacking itself. It affects the mucous membranes and moisture-secreting glands, causing decreased production.

It most commonly affects the eyes and mouth. Risk factors include being female, over age 40, having a family history of the condition and having a rheumatic disease.

Symptoms include dry eyes and mouth, prolonged fatigue, vaginal dryness, enlarged salivary glands, persistent dry

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Treatment is available, but there is no cure. Mild cases can often be managed with over-the-counter eyedrops and by sipping water throughout the day to combat dry mouth. In more severe cases, prescription medications or surgery may be necessary.

Medication is available that may increase saliva and possibly tear production. An antimalarial medication has been found to be beneficial in easing symptoms of Sjogren’s. Immune-suppressing drugs such as steroids may also be used.

For those with arthritis symptoms, yeast infections or other complications, medication specific to those conditions may be necessary.

IN THE STARS Your Birthday, Oct. 9; Don’t allow size to be a criterion as to what you do and what you abandon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - It can be an asset to know when to be quiet and when to be assertive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Take care not to overreact if and when things don’t go your way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Embers of emotion are be smoldering within you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Understand that what is of significance to you might not be as important to your friends.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - Listen to what others have to say, but don’t discount your own thinking.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - To your credit, you won’t waste time with the small stuff.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Now is the time to meet with those who can help you resolve a problem.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - You’ll be far more effective working in unison.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Get all those neglected chores out of the way, if you have a chance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Sometimes it pays to be bold, robust and flavorful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Both walking softly and carrying a big stick might be called for.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) - You’ll be quite effective in situations that could easily spin into chaos.

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Donilon takes over national security post

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gen. James Jones, the gruff-talking military man President Barack Obama drafted as his national security adviser, announced Friday he was quitting after a tenure marked by ambitious foreign policy changes and undercurrents of corrosive turf battles.

Jones will be replaced by his chief deputy, Tom Donilon, a former Democratic political operative and lobbyist who in many ways is already the dayto-day leader of the White House national security operation. The move deepens a season of White House turnover near the midpoint of Obama’s term, with White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel departing last week, chief economic adviser Lawrence Summers leaving by year’s end and other changes expected before long.

Obama described the transition from Jones to Donilon as expected and seamless, thanking both men in a sunny Rose Garden ceremony. The president put an emphasis on the patriotism of Jones, a Marine who served in Vietnam and retired as a four-star general after a career of more than 40 years. The two barely knew each other when Jones took the post.

As Obama’s chief national security aide, Jones served during a time when Obama has sought to reshape American foreign policy on many fronts, from ending the combat mission in Iraq to expanding the war in Afghanistan to attempting to improve relations across Europe and Asia.

He had quiet clout but found himself in a world of squabbles given the competing demands, ideas and personalities in the government and the challenge of trying to coordinate them through the National Security Council. Questions always seemed to loom over whether Jones’ vast military experience translated as Obama had hoped into the job of national security adviser, which requires informing and counseling the president and coordinating views from agencies.

“Jim has always been a steady voice in Situation Room sessions, daily briefings and with meetings with foreign leaders,” Obama said. He added that Jones had represented the U.S. before its allies in every region of the world, and he said the American people owe the general a debt for making the nation “safer and stronger.”

Jones, 66, is expected to serve in the job for about two more weeks. He recalled that he met Obama just over two years ago and that he was persuaded to join him because of the Obama’s desire to take on the hardest issues of the day in a difficult time for the nation.

The general said, “I believe that where we are today in the global playing field and how the United States is held in the esteem of the rest of the world is an accomplishment that I frankly find astonishing in such a short period of time.”

To Obama, he said: “Thank you for letting me be a part of it.”

Donilon’s promotion has a significant spillover effect on the rest of the White House. He had emerged as a top candidate to replace Emanuel as the permanent chief of staff. Now that job appears even more likely to go to Pete Rouse, the newly installed interim chief and a longtime adviser to Obama.

Donilon has played a leading role in the policymaking process that tees up the national security decisions for the president. He has overseen the coordination among deputy chiefs from across the security field and is known for bringing an understanding of domestic policy and politics to the job.

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thousands of foreclosure documents a month and typically did not read them. The official, Renee Hertzler, said in a February deposition that she signed up to 8,000 such documents a month.

The bank said it would take a few weeks to tackle the problem.

It did not say how many foreclosure cases would be affected but estimated the figure would be in the tens of thousands.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, whose state of Nevada has been among the hardest hit by foreclosures since the recession began, and who is in a difficult fight for re-election, applauded the bank “for doing the right thing by suspending actions on foreclosures while this investigation runs its course.”

Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn, the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, said he would hold a hearing on the issue next month.

The decision should help Bank of America manage its image during a dicey time for the industry, said Michael Robinson, a crisis communications expert with Levick Strategic Communications.

Banks have been the target of widespread public anger since the financial meltdown.

“All the other banks are going to end up there anyway, either because they’re going to be forced, or by political pressure,” he said. “Americans, otherwise known as customers and voters, aren’t over the economic crisis.

You don’t want to become a political pinata.”

Banking and housing analysts fear the foreclosure document problems could prolong the already slow recovery in the housing market. Even if foreclosure is inevitable for tens of thousands of homes, the process could now drag out for years.

“If you are looking at the key

in this country to economic stability, it’s the housing industry,” said banking analyst Nancy Bush of NAB Research. “This is a huge mess that helps nothing.”

And some analysts and real estate agents worry that the uncertainty about the document mess could make potential buyers change their mind about purchasing foreclosed properties. That’s because of fears that the former owners could turn around and sue.

“It’s going to make people even more cautious: ‘Gosh, do I go in on a foreclosure?”’ said San Diego real estate agent Jerry Adams Jr., who said he has seen one sale get put on hold. “It concerns me a lot.”

The suspension in foreclosures could prop up home prices in the short term because fewer cheap homes would pour onto the open market in coming months. When those properties ultimately do go up for sale, the overall economy could be in better shape.

“The irony is, it may actually support the recovery,” said Mark Zandi at Moody’s Analytics.

PNC said its halt on most foreclosures and evictions applied to 23 states for a month, so it can review whether documents it submitted to courts complied with state laws.

An official at the Pittsburgh bank confirmed the decision on Friday after it was reported earlier by The New York Times. The official requested anonymity because the decision hasn’t been publicly announced.

Also Friday, Litton Loan Servicing LP, a smaller mortgage company based in Houston, halted some foreclosures and evictions so it could review its handling of foreclosures. It made the disclosure in an e-mail to The Associated Press and did not say which states are affected.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Bank of America on Friday halted foreclosures on homes across the country so it could review paperwork in tens of thousands of cases for flaws, expanding a crisis at a perilous time for the housing market.

The move came as PNC Financial Services became the fourth major bank to announce that it would stop foreclosures in at least some states. It added to growing concerns that mortgage lenders have been evicting homeowners despite flawed court papers.

Bank of America, the largest U.S. bank, had said a week earlier it would stop foreclosures in the 23 states where the process must be approved by a judge. Ally Financial’s GMAC Mortgage unit and JPMorgan Chase had announced similar plans.

Bank of America’s nationwide halt will apply to homes that the bank is taking back itself and those for which it has transferred the papers to mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The bank said it had not found any widespread problems in the foreclosure process, but “We’ll go back and check our work one more time,” CEO Brian Moynihan told the National Press Club in Washington.

A Bank of America spokesman acknowledged that the bank acted in response to pressure from state attorneys general and other public officials inquiring about the accuracy of foreclosure documents.

“We feel the need to address that and demonstrate that our process is accurate,” said the spokesman, Dan Frahm.

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Potential flaws in foreclosure documents are threatening to throw the real estate industry into a full-blown crisis, as Bank of America on Friday, Oct. 8, became the first bank to stop sales of foreclosed homes in all 50 states.

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EXPERIENCED Cashier for Convenience Store AM or PM hours Verifiable ref. req.

Apply in Person 2-4p Only Cove Creek Mkt. & Grille 4305 Hwy 64/7A (Green Hill Area) Rutherfordton, NC NO PHONE CALLS! Smoke Free Workplace Maintenance Position Local 48 unit apartment complex is looking for a Maintenance Tech. Prior maintenance exp. preferred.

Knowledge of general maintenance to include but not limited to: painting, appliances, HVAC, plumbing and windows.

The position is a 32 hour position with benefits. Hourly wage is $13 per hour.

Please send resume to ncjobs1234@yahoo.com Part time Manager needed for Kidz Play. Evening hours and every other weekend. Must be mature and be able to work well with kids. Send resume to PO Box 1001, Forest City, NC 28043 or email stephdeehardin@gmail.com

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Trucking

Truck Service, Inc.

is hiring Part-Time & Casual CDL Drivers to join our fleet of Professional Drivers. If you still have the desire and ability to travel the country but don't have the need to work on a full-time basis, we have the opportunity for YOU!! ONLY PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS with 2 yrs. verifiable experience & clean driving record need to apply.

Call Truck Service at 828-245-1637 ext.

125 & talk to Rita.

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Trucking

Owner Operator Needs Class A CDL Driver, Dedicated Runs Minimum 2 yrs exp.

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Business Opportunity

Seeking outside/in-home sales rep. We provide direct mail leads, advanced training and ongoing support. $1,650-$2,550 weekly potential.

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Farm Market

0563 Misc. Items for Sale

Bright Orange Pumpkins

Blueberry & fig plants $4 per gal. container. Delivery avail.

Cell phone 828-980-3690

Priced from $1.00 - $6.00 Come out to the farm for local grown pumpkins 4 mi. past Washburn Store on Salem Church Road Call 453-0396 or 223-3397

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Free chickens, must go.

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Cats/Dogs/Pets

Cute cuddly kittens will warm your heart! Please call 828-286-9052 between 5-7pm Free kitten, found in Forest City, approx 6-8 weeks old, calico. 287-4874 FREE M Hound dog Black and white, floppy ears.

Call 657-6508

Miniature Dachshund pups ready 10/13 Cute little wieners red, black or brown, CKC registered $250 248-1023

Must find home ASAP cats and kittens, most spayed, neutered. Please call 828-245-1871 leave message

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Non-Discrimination Statement Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individualʼs income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDAʼs TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users).

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Furniture

2 bedroom suits: 1 queen, 1 twin, dining room table and Dulcimer 447-5888

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Machinery & Tools

2 Metal work tables Both 4x8, one with vise Call 289-2710 For sale: Rockwell Milling machine and cabinet sand blaster. Call 289-2710

0554 Wanted to Rent/Buy/ Trade Junk Cars Wanted

Paying $200 per vehicle.

Call Jamie Fender

(828) 286-4194

Junk Vehicles Wanted

No title required. Paying $245 & up. Any size vehicles, Cash on the spot PLUS Free Large Pizza included. Picking up vehicles 24 hrs, 7 days/also buying catalytic converters $35 each, any amount.

Call 828-202-1715

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Unfurnished Apartments

2BR Apt. in Forest City $400/ mo. + dep. Call 828-228-5873 or 828-514-7685 2BR/1BA Apt 244 Collet St., Rfdtn Stove, refrig., water & sewer incld. W/d hook up $375/mo. + dep. 247-1147

3BR/2BA single level town home, with attached garage, great

neighborhood, conveniently

located inside Rutherfordton city limits.

No pets! 828-429-4288 Forest City, Main St.

convenience. Walk to new eateries & upcoming shops.

1 & 2BR avail. Starting at $375. Call for details.

Arlington Ridge, 247 Arlington St. 828-447-3233 Very nice large remodeled 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhome Apts.

Starting at $375/mo.

Washer/dryer hookup and water included.

Carriage House Apts.

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Homes for Rent

135 Arlington St., Forest City 3BR/1BA $500/mo. + $300 sec. dep. Call 864-576-9340 2BR/1BA Cent. h/a, stove, refrig. $500/mo. + $400 dep.

245-5703 or 286-8665

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20+/-ac., with farm house Mixture of wooded, pasture tillable bottom land.

Call 704-481-0548, 828-289-8507 or 828-429-0081

2BR/1BA in FC Cent. h/a, lg. kitchen $450/mo. + dep. & ref's. No pets! 828-245-5035 Rfdtn: Nice clean priv 3BR/ 2BA $650/mo. + securities.

Call 286-1982 or 748-0658

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Mobile Homes for Rent 2 & 3 Bedrooms Stove, refrigerator, cable and trash included. No cats!

Call 453-0078 or 429-8822

2 Mobile Homes 4BR & 3BR on half acre plot in McCole Village. Quiet and affordable!

Call 245-8734 2BR/1BA Dobbinsville area.

No pets. $100 dep. $80/wk Call 429-6691 2BR/1BA No outside pets. $250/mo. and up. Pinewood Village. Call 828-289-4789 2BR/2BA Cent. h/a, stove, refrig. No pets. $425 + $300 dep. 245-5703 or 286-8665 3 Bedroom/2 Bath in quiet park. $375/month Call 287-8558

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Mobile Homes for Sale

2BR/2BA SW on 1/2 acre located in Henrietta. $26,000 No financing! Call 429-6690

Oakwood, gold medal series, 1,920 sqft. 3 Bedroom/

2 Bath, 4 private acres

with small creek.

Immaculate. Cliffside near new Duke plant. $89,900

Call 287-9826

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Commercial/Office

STAND ALONE BLDG 1800 sqft. (open space) Rfdtn. 828-287-0779

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Bostic: Newer DW, 3BR/2BA, and bonus room, with large covered deck. Refrigerator, stove furnished. $500/mo. + $500 dep. Call 828-280-7139

Lots & Acreage

Campers/Trailers

2000 Coleman Ceyennne Pop Up Camper, sleeps 7, ac/heat, awning w/add a room, and many more extras. $4,000 Call 286-3777 and leave message

2BR/1BA SW on Oak Grove Ch. Rd., Ellenboro. Big yard.

No indoor pets! $425/mo. + $400 dep. Call 289-8105

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Kidsenses is seeking a dynamic, professional educator to fill part-time Programs Coordinator position and develop and implement innovative curriculum-based educational programs for children ages 0-12. Must have exceptional communication skills and background in early childhood education.

Please send resume and cover letter to Jessica@kidsenses.com.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

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LEGAL

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of PAUL KOONE of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said PAUL KOONE to present them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of December, 2010 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

This is the 18th day of September, 2010.

Taylor & Murphy requests quotes from DBE/MBE/WBE certified subcontractors and suppliers for NCDOT Bridge Replacement Projects in Rutherford County. Interested parties should contact Chris Britton, 828-667-4526, with quotes for Clearing & Grubbing, Grading, Hauling, Storm Drainage, Asphalt Paving, Guardrail, Erosion Control, Signs, Pavement Markings, Landscaping, Pile Excavation, Drilled Shafts, Concrete Barrier Rails, Construction Survey, Asphalt Removal, Shoulder Drain & Subdrain. All quotes should be received in Taylor & Murphy's office no later than 5:00 PM on 10/25/10 via mail (P.O. Box 6215, Asheville, NC 28816) or FAX at 828/667-1770.

Dianne K. Shepherd, Executor 629 Lake Drive Rockwell, NC 28138

Rapidly growing, world-class manufacturer, located in Lenoir seeks dependable, hard-working, energetic Die Changer to join our talented team. Bemis designs and manufactures complex plastic injection molding products, serving a variety of market segments.

Rapidly growing, world-class manufacturer, located in Lenoir seeks dependable, hard-working, energetic Set-up Technicians to join our talented team. Bemis designs and manufactures complex plastic injection molding products, serving a variety of market segments.

We currently have a full-time opening on 3rd shift. Die Changers will be scheduled to work 40 hours a week with the possibility of overtime.

We currently have a full-time opening on 2nd and 3rd shift. Set-up Technicians will be scheduled to work 40 hours a week with the possibility of overtime. The rate of pay will range depending on experience.

Bemis offers full-time employees a very affordable Health and Dental plan, eleven paid holidays, paid vacations, and 401(k) with company contribution.

Our outstanding training systems will compliment your desire to learn and advance through the company. You must possess a “can do” attitude and have the ability to interact and communicate effectively.

This is a unique opportunity for the right individual who values an environment committed to customers, to continuous learning and improvement, and to a team concept.

Bemis is an equal opportunity employer that requires pre-screen drug testing and High School diploma or GED equivalency.

Applications will be accepted at the Employment Security Commission office. No phone calls, please.

Bemis offers full-time employees a very affordable Health and Dental plan, eleven paid holidays, paid vacations, and 401(k) with company contribution for full-time employees.

Our outstanding training systems will compliment your desire to learn and advance through the company. You must possess a “can do” attitude and have the ability to interact and communicate effectively.

This is a unique opportunity for the right individual who values an environment committed to customers, to continuous learning and improvement, and to a team concept.

Bemis is an equal opportunity employer that requires pre-screen drug testing and High School diploma or GED equivalency.

Applications will be accepted the Employment Security Commission office. No phone calls, please.

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Nation/world Nation Today Kurd: Iraq political deal closer

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi political leaders took a step closer Friday to unsnarling the nation’s seven-month political gridlock, according to a key Kurdish negotiator who cited a tentative deal that would keep Prime Minister Nouri alMaliki in power.

The possible agreement with Kurdish parties would give al-Maliki’s Shiite-led coalition enough parliament seats to begin the potentially thorny process of picking a cabinet.

But any such pact is sure to anger Iraq’s minority Sunni Arabs who face being alienated in the new government despite backing the winning political alliance in March parliamentary elections.

In exchange for their support, the Kurdish envoy said al-Maliki has promised to push ahead on an issue that is the Kurds’ top priority — laying the groundwork for helping Kurdish people legally reclaim lands they were pushed out of during Saddam Hussein’s brutal Arabization campaign of the 1980s.

Toxicity red sludge flow drops KOLONTAR, Hungary (AP) — The concentration of toxic heavy metals where Hungary’s massive red sludge spill entered the Danube has dropped to the level allowed in drinking water, authorities said Friday, easing fears that Europe’s second longest river would be significantly polluted.

Monday’s reservoir break at an alumina plant dumped up to 700,000 cubic meters (184 million gallons) of sludge onto three villages, government officials said, not much less in a few hours than the 200 million gallons the blownout BP oil well gushed into the Gulf of Mexico over several months.

The red sludge devastated creeks and rivers near the spill site and entered the Danube on Thursday, moving downstream toward Croatia, Serbia and Romania. Monitors were taking samples every few hours Friday to measure damage from the spill but the sheer volume of water in the mighty Danube appeared to be blunting the red sludge’s immediate impact.

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SAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) — Excitement grew Friday outside the mine where 33 men have been trapped for more than two months, as a drill carving an escape shaft pushed through the final section of rock above their underground chamber.

“Today could be a great day,” tweeted Mining Minister Laurence Golborne, quoting a song by Joan Manuel Serrat.

Health Minister Jaime Manalich, speaking briefly as he arrived at the mine, raised expectations even more by repeating “Tuesday” back to reporters who asked if the men could be pulled out that day.

Pro-democracy protesters hold the picture of Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo during a demonstration outside the China’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong Friday.

Imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize for using non-violence to demand fundamental human rights in his homeland.

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Chinese dissident wins Nobel BEIJING (AP) — Imprisoned Chinese democracy campaigner Liu Xiaobo on Friday won the Nobel Peace Prize — an award that drew furious condemnation from the authoritarian government and calls from world leaders including President Barack Obama for Liu’s quick release.

Chinese state media blacked out the news and Chinese government censors blocked Nobel Prize reports, which highlighted Liu’s calls for peaceful political change, from Internet websites.

China declared the decision would harm its relations with Norway and promptly summoned Oslo’s ambassador to Beijing to make a formal protest.

In Oslo, China’s ambassador to Norway met with a state secretary at Norway’s Foreign Ministry, ministry spokeswoman Ragnhild Imerslund said.

The Norwegian officials explained that the peace prize committee is independent of the government and that Norway wants to maintain good relations with China, Imerslund said.

This year’s peace prize followed a long tradition of honoring dissidents around the world and was the first Nobel for China’s dissident community since it resurfaced after the Communists launched economic but not political reforms three decades ago.

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Liu, 54, was sentenced last year to 11 years in prison for subversion. The Nobel committee said he was the first to be honored while still in prison, although other Nobel winners have been under house arrest, or imprisoned before the prize.

Other dissidents to win the peace prize include German pacifist Carl von Ossietzky in 1935, Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov in 1975, Polish Solidarity leader Lech Walesa in 1983 and Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in 1991.

The Nobel committee praised Liu’s pacifist approach, ignoring threats by Chinese diplomats even before the announcement that such a decision would result in strained ties with Norway.

Liu has been an ardent advocate of peaceful, gradual political change.

The Nobel committee cited Liu’s participation in the Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing in 1989 and the Charter 08 document he recently coauthored, which called for greater freedom in China and an end to the Communist Party’s political dominance.

Obama said in a statement that Liu “has sacrificed his freedom for his beliefs” and is “an eloquent and courageous spokesman for the advance of universal values through peaceful and nonviolent means.”

N. Korea official makes first public stand on succession PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — A top official told APTN on Friday that North Koreans will be honored to follow the youngest son of Kim Jong Il as the third-generation leader of the communist nation.

The remarks were the first official comment about the future of Kim Jong Un, who just last week made his public debut.

Yang Hyong Sop, a top official in North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party, referred to the 20-something Kim as “the young general” during an exclusive interview with APTN. “Our people take pride in the fact that they are blessed with great leaders from generation to generation,” Yang said.

“Our people are honored to serve the great President Kim Il Sung and the great leader Kim Jong Il,” he added. “Now we also have the honor of serving young Gen. Kim Jong Un.”

The Swiss-educated Kim Jong Un had been virtually unknown before he made his public debut last week — appointed a four-star general and vice chairman of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea’s central military commission.

The promotions backed up speculation Kim Jong Il’s chubby-faced youngest son had been chosen to succeed his ailing father as eventual ruler of the impoverished authoritarian regime, which pursues active nuclear and missile programs.

The reclusive country opened celebrations Friday making the 65th anniversary of the founding of its communist party.

Asked about the significance of Sunday’s 65th anniversary as well as Kim Jong Il’s re-election as party leader and the promotion of Kim Jong Un, Yang said father and son would lead their country to success.

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“We call on the Chinese government to release Mr. Liu as soon as possible,” Obama said.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel praised the award, calling Liu “a brave man.” Her spokesman Steffen Seibert said Merkel hoped Liu would be released from prison to accept the peace prize in person.

Chinese authorities would not allow access to Liu on Friday, and it was not clear if he had been told about the award.

His wife, however, expressed joy at the news. Surrounded by police at their Beijing apartment, Liu Xia was not allowed out to meet reporters.

But she issued a statement through Freedom Now, a Washington-based rights group, saying she was grateful to the Nobel committee.

China’s Foreign Ministry quickly criticized the Nobel decision, saying the award should been used instead to promote international friendship and disarmament.

“Liu Xiaobo is a criminal who has been sentenced by Chinese judicial departments for violating Chinese law,” spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said in a statement.

Honoring him “runs completely counter to the principle of the prize and also desecrates the peace prize.”

The ministry said the decision would damage relations between China and Norway.

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