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County in moderate drought — Page 2A Sports Clausen gets call Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Jimmy Clausen will get his first professional start Sunday

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010, Forest City, N.C.

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Spindale swears in new chief By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer

Learning Opportunities Beyond All Limits, is the project name for the county schools effort to put personal laptop computers in the hands of every 6th to 12th grade student in the schools and complete the technology conversion for wireless Internet in the schools. State Rep. Bobby England and his wife

SPINDALE — Spindale’s new police chief Robert “Chip” McIntosh took the oath of office Monday night during the town board’s September meeting. McIntosh has been hired to replace Chief Andy Greenway, who resigned in early July to take a job with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. McIntosh, a 20-year veteran of the state Highway Patrol, was most recently a sergeant at the Lake Lure Police Department. Also at the meeting, the board accepted a $71,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for new turnout gear and air packs for the town’s fire department. The grant did require a 5 percent match from the town. And the board agreed to reallocate $2,400 from the police department budget that was scheduled to buy new radar units, but will instead be used to buy new police radios. Interim Police Chief Glenn Harmon explained, “We have sort of hit a bump in the road since the budget was passed. The county is implementing a narrow-band conversion by January 2011. That means our radios instead of having a sequence of three numbers and then a dot and another three numbers, they’re gaining an extra digit on their frequencies. Some of our radios can be changed over and some cannot.” The department needs about 10 car radios. “We already had budgeted this time for new walkie-

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The annual Fair brings it’s usual treats Flavors

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The Express, a kiddie ride, receives inspection from James Beckhorn of Johnston City, Tenn., in time for today’s opening of the Colfax Free Fair/Ellenboro School Carnival at 6 p.m. A grand opening ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. with the East Rutherford High School band providing music. Smoky Mountain Amusements is providing the midway rides with newer and additional rides for children and adults this year. Wrist bands will be sold Saturday for $15 for unlimited rides from 1 to 5 p.m. The carnival is the school’s largest fundraising event. The fair opens each day at 6 p.m. “An American Mixture” is the theme at the exhibit hall and all displays can be viewed each day beginning at 6 p.m. In addition to rides and the exhibit hall, a variety of fair food, plenty of games and other vendors will be on the midway.

Going GLOBAL School computer fund drive starts By STEVE PARHAM Daily Courier Staff Writer

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FOREST CITY — Rutherford County education leaders want to go GLOBAL and Thursday evening they took their case to community leaders with an appeal for funding and for volunteers to help in a countywide fundraising effort. Going GLOBAL, which stands for Growing

Robberies have clerk frightened

DEATHS Mooresboro

Billy Hawkins Sr.

Elsewhere

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Editor’s note: The Daily Courier talked with a clerk at a store in Rutherford County about concerns stemming from the recent spate of armed robberies in the county. For safety’s sake, The Daily Courier allowed the female clerk to remain anonymous, and the location of the store and the specific type of business is not disclosed.

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By LARRY DALE Daily Courier Staff Writer

tion classes and rewards them financially for their training and for staying on the job. The project provided funding to educate and retain more than 7,000 early care and education professionals across the state as a way of improving children’s early learning experiences. Research shows child care programs with highly-skilled teachers and low turnover rates benefit children developmentally, socially, and eventually economically. The education-based program provides

RUTHERFORD COUNTY — Armed robberies at Wendy’s in Forest City in August and at One Stop in Rutherfordton this month are the most recent in a string of incidents that have store clerks across the county nervous. “It just makes me very scared because you never know what could happen,” a female clerk said recently. “And you wonder if police are on top of things, and getting things under control. It could happen where I work.” Because large sums of money are sometimes taken in at a business, merchants often keep safes at their stores where employees can drop envelopes with money in them. The money may be secure in a locked safe, but clerks know that a locked safe can make them very vulnerable. “There is a lot of money kept there,” the clerk said, “and that puts my life in danger because if they

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Monica Watkins (right) reads to children at The Learning Tree Child Development Center, off McDonald Road in Forest City Monday afternoon. Watkins and Kendell Greene (left, back row) and Tarrell McKinney (right, back row) are among 90 child care workers participating in the Child Care WAGE$® Project.

Project benefits child care By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer

FOREST CITY — Last year, more than 90,000 North Carolina children gained more highly-skilled teachers committed to their classrooms thanks to the Child Care WAGE$® Project. In Rutherford County, 960 children benefitted from the project in 2009-10, said Barry Gold, Rutherford/Polk Smart Start Executive Director Barry Gold. The Child Care WAGE$® Project provides education-based salary supplements to qualifying early educators. It encourages teachers to take college-level early educa-

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Man suspected of killing chief’s daughter caught

RALEIGH (AP) — Authorities in New York arrested a convicted sex offender on Monday in the slaying of a North Carolina police chief’s daughter, hours after the lawman made an emotional plea for help tracking the suspect down. FBI agents and U.S. Marshals took Michael Neal Harvey, 34, into custody without incident in Niagara Falls, N.Y. He was wanted on a murder warrant in the killing of Valerie Hamilton, a 23-year-old preschool teacher and swim instructor whose body was found in a Charlotte self-storage unit on Saturday. Merl Hamilton, police chief in the Charlottearea city of Concord, used an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America” to ask for help from law enforcement around the country, his Jean Gordon/Daily Courier voice breaking several times as he spoke. He later A large sprinkler system keeps pasture land wet in an area just over the state line. Rutherford County is expe- described Valerie Hamilton as a “perfect daughter” in an interview with The Associated Press riencing a rainfall deficit of 6 inches for the year. and said he felt kinship with the officers tracking Harvey. “Law enforcement across this country is like a brotherhood and a sisterhood and I’m hoping that they’ll help me with this, and that they can get out there and find this guy,” Hamilton told the AP By JEAN GORDON department in September. Rutherford was removed from before Harvey’s arrest. There is no precipitation a drought category by the state, Valerie Hamilton was last seen alive at a Daily Courier Staff Writer expected for the area over the Rutherford has moved back into Charlotte tavern. Police have said they think FOREST CITY — “We need next five days, said Brad Boris at a moderate drought category. Harvey is the man spotted on surveillance video rain,” North Carolina Forest the water plant off Union Road. leaving the tavern with her early Wednesday. Rutherford joins 26 additional Service firefighter Doug Rainfall in August was about counties throughout the state Charlotte-Mecklenburg police Chief Rodney Thompson said Monday morn0.75” above normal. with a moderate drought status, Monroe said at a news conference Monday that it ing from the NCFS office at the Although the county is not said Sarah Young, public inforwasn’t clear whether the woman was abducted or Rutherford County Airport. mation officer with the Drought under a legal burn ban, at least may have chosen to go with Harvey. Rainfall is about 6 inches two fire departments are disManagement Council, Investigators believe she was killed shortly after, below normal for the year and patched to all field, woods and either at Harvey’s Charlotte home, a motel room There has been no significant about 5 inches below normal for brush fires. where he stayed late last week, or at the storage rainfall since mid-August and September. During the weekend, 10 fire locker site. thus far in September only 0.42 “It’s pretty bad and conditions departments were dispatched to An autopsy was being performed Monday. Her inches of rain has been recorded are extremely dry right now field, woods or brush fires. body had been wrapped in a material that Monroe at the Broad River Water Plant. and there is no sign of relief in wouldn’t specify. In Lake Lure, Wendy Craig, sight,” Thompson continued. Hundreds of miles away in New York, the mansaid about a quarter inch “Please don’t burn outside.” Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgorhunt drew to a close on Monday at a house near don@thedigitalcourier.com. was also measured at the fire Less than 20 days after where Harvey used to live. The suspect was asleep on a couch at a male friend’s house when 18 state, local and federal officers arrived, said Daniel Larish of the U.S. Marshals Service. From staff reports from 9:15 a.m. to noon and 1 to Original Photo Identification Investigators believe Harvey had been at the 5 p.m. each day. Interested peon His or Her Social Security friend’s house since about noon on Sunday. Larish FOREST CITY — The ple can call for guidelines: (828) Card (original - no copies) said he showed no emotion and seemed “letharSalvation Army will take appli287-1115. Sgt. Ken Bennett said n Must present Social Security gic.” cations Oct. 5, 6, 7 and 8 for the the Salvation Army is feeling the Card or Birth Certificate for “I don’t think it came as any real surprise to him annual Christmas Cheer toy and pinch of the economy and gifts each child when the authorities were able to locate him,” said food distribution at the DAV will be provided for children 0 n Social Security Card for oth- Monroe, the Charlotte chief. building, 890 Withrow Road, through age 12. er adults or older age children Investigators in New York were told Saturday to Forest City, near the Salvation living in home be on the lookout for Harvey, and a tip from the Army thrift store. Guidelines are as follows: n Copies of previous month’s Niagara County Sheriff’s Office ultimately led to Applications can be completed n Applicant must present bills. the arrest, authorities there said. Harvey was being held in the Niagara County Pa Forest City Daily Courier_Ruth Co People_1.833inx3in Jail Monday on a fugitive from justice warrant and was scheduled to appear in court there the next morning. Charlotte detectives were also traveling to New York to interview him. Harvey’s criminal record includes a conviction in New York for first-degree sexual abuse, as well as North Carolina convictions for failing to register as a sex offender and felony breaking-and-entering. Harvey was raised in Niagara Falls. The slain woman’s father said young women should follow the same safety rules their parents teach them as children. Valerie Hamilton graduated from Concord High School in 2005 and studied nursing for a year at Queens University of Charlotte. She then changed her mind about her career and decided to follow her mother into teaching, her father said.

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Town debates water line policy By LARRY DALE Daily Courier Staff Writer

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Spindale’s new police chief Chip McIntosh (left) is sworn in by Spindale Mayor Mickey Bland (right) as McIntosh’s wife, Lisa, holds the Bible. McIntosh took the oath of office Monday night as part of the Spindale Town Council’s September meeting.

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talkies. They can be reprogrammed,” Harmon said. “Our old radios were outdated and some officers had to tape their radio together. We’ve got six of the newer cars and the chief’s car can be converted. The remaining patrol cars from the early 2000s cannot be reprogrammed.” Charles Nance Jr., senior planner of Isothermal Planning and Development Commission, presented the 2010 Land Use study to the town board. “This is an update to an original study that was performed in 1970 and updated in 1977,” Nance said. “The reason we undertook this for the most part was legislation approved in 2005 by the state that requires any changes to land use regulations to be accompanied by a statement from the board of commissioners that says whatever you’re recommending is either consistent with or not consistent with a plan. Spindale’s plan was so old, it was kind of tricky to make that statement sometimes.” The plan took about nine months to complete and funds from IPDC paid for the process. The group interviewed business owners, citizens and elected officials regarding land use issues. “The state office of budget projections have you at about the same population as you were in 1970,” Nance said. “Spindale was designed as a textile community. And when textiles left, it left you in a hole. That was the town’s whole identity and it is hard to replace that.” The board will review the plan and address it again at their October meeting. Before that meeting though, they will have a workshop on the moratorium on building demolitions set for Sept. 29. Lynetha Miller was given permission to close part of Wisonsin Street and Weaver’s Way — the former Ohio Street — for a street festival to promote a new neighborhood watch program. And Town Manager Cameron McHargue was given permission to update the town’s solid waste ordinance to correct outdated terminology and other issues. The board also discussed a proposal for a Community Development Credit Union from the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit entity would grant loans to small businesses. “I think this is a great initiative and will be able to make loans for maybe $5,000 or less to help someone start up a business,” Mayor Mickey Bland said. “It operates like a bank, but individuals can go and apply where some of the larger banks might not be interested in dealing with them.” On the motion to support the credit union, Comissioners Ed Searcy and Nancy Walker voted yes. Commissioners Tommy Hardin and Carl Bailey voted no. With Commissioner Toby Tomblin absent, it fell to Bland to break the tie and he voted in favor of the credit union. Finally, during comments, Bland addressed the announcement of Watts Regulator’s Regtrol division, that they would cease manufacturing operations in Spindale by 2011. “Several people have called and asked me why we didn’t try to make some offer to Watts Regulator for them to stay in Spindale,” Bland said. “There actually were some offers made between the town and the Economic Development Commission concerning Watts over six months ago. The EDC and the state and Spindale made an effort, the effort just fell through. We appreciate Regtrol even considering our offer as they did consider other offers.” Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.com.

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FOREST CITY — Finance Director Scott Webber offered ideas for possibly revising the town’s policy on water line extensions during the Board of Commissioners meeting Monday. A committee that included commissioners Steve Holland and Chris Lee looked at the issue, and Webber noted that some of the town’s guidelines may be dated. He said, for example, that a 10-year payback may not be feasible. Likewise, he said, it may be unrealistic to expect a 9 to 10 percent return on investment, considering the current economy. And he commented that with lines moving farther from the town limits and into rural areas, it may not be possible to have the same population density as in earlier projects. Commissioners talked specifically about laying lines in Morningstar. A handout from Webber showed 75 potential connections, with 16 currently indicating a willingness to connect. The project cost was cited as $66,500, but commissioners Dee Dee Bright and Shawn Moore noted that the figure does not include the cost of the pipe that the town currently has on hand. “We have no clue on the payback until the cost of the pipe is known,” Moore said. “Taxpayers deserve to know the cost of the pipe,” Bright said. Lee told the board that he is concerned about other entities coming in and shutting out Forest City unless the town moves on water projects soon. “We have to come up with a way to drive revenue,” he said. “And that would be higher charges or more customers.” He said he much preferred having more customers.” Mayor Dennis Tarlton commented, “We should be doing water expansions. That’s our largest profit.” The board did not take any action on the matter, but asked Webber to come back at the next meeting with figures on the cost of pipe.

The board also looked at, but took no action on, the possibility of allowing golf carts on some town streets. Commissioner Lee had examined the issue, and he explained that the state law enacted in 2009 specifically applies to golf carts, and not go-carts or ATVs. He said the carts are limited to areas where the speed limit is 35 mph or less and are limited to drivers who are at least 16 years old. Lee noted that Police Chief Jay Jackson had expressed some reservations about golf carts, noting, for example, that Oak Street goes from 35 mph to 45 mph, so that could cause problems. Lee said that Jackson recommended waiting to see how the issue of golf carts plays out elsewhere. Lee commented that he had seen golf cart accident figures that showed many of those injured were under 16. Lee advised that now was not the time to allow golf carts on streets, “not at this point in time.” The board tabled the matter. The town board looked at, but did not act on, revising its industrial utility disconnection policy. Webber said that in reviewing information from the Institute of Government it is his understanding that municipalities can have different collection practices for industrial customers. He noted, for example, that it might be possible to have a shorter time frame until late fees were assessed. And then, he noted, the late fee could be changed to be either $6 or 1.5 percent, whichever is greater. According to that plan, he said, a $30,000 utility bill would have a $450 late fee, and would provide an incentive to pay the bill. Webber also advised that if a disconnect occurs, the customer should pay the past due amount and the current charges to ensure that the customer is not on the cutoff list on consecutive months. Webber was asked to come back to the board with demographics on industrial customers who have utility bills of at least $20,000 monthly. The board voted to proceed on the demolition of the former

Blanton Hotel in the downtown area. Moore commented that the big concern with the hotel is what problems may be discovered “when we find out what is under there that would require mitigation.” In another matter, the board heard a request from Philip Byers of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy to play eight baseball games next February through May at McNair Field. TJCA baseball coach Chris White said the school just needed the field and bathrooms for the 4:30 p.m. games next Feb. 28, March 15, 18, 25, April 5, 15, 29 and May 3. East Rutherford High School uses the field for an Easter tournament, and Commissioner David Eaker questioned whether the board might be creating a problem for itself, should Chase and R-S Central high schools also ask to use the field. White said that was not likely since those two schools have their own facilities. The board decided to look into a fee schedule for the stadium and asked TJCA to return when that is determined. Commissioner Lee will check with the Forest City Owls to see if the dates conflict with any of their plans. In other matters, the board: n Voted to not allow a portion of Jefferson Street to be put back into the town’s street system until it is brought up to town standards. n Adopted a resolution to add the Prudential 457 Plan. Lisa Greene told the board it would “give employees a tool to move their own contributions (in a pretax savings plan) through payroll deductions.” n Voted to have a public hearing on amending the town’s sign ordinance to permit projecting signs in a C-1 district downtown. n Voted unanimously to approve a code of ethics. n Went into closed session to discuss two matters of settlement of claims, two proposed property acquisitions and one economic development incentive. Contact Dale via e-mail at ldale@ thedigitalcourier.com

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Our Views Economy could use a good shot

he National Bureau of Economic Research has declared the recession over. In fact, this obscure agency said the recession actually ended in June 2009. The NBER is the agency that determines the official start and end points of recessions. Unfortunately, this finding — based on analysis applied to economic data — does not change the reality that our economy is still anemic. It might, however, help put some more steam into the recovery. Perhaps this will help put some confidence into the economy. If an official declaration of the end of the recession spurs business to start to spend some of the cash they are sitting on now, gives banks the comfort to relax and start lending money and sparks activity in the housing and construction industry, the economy might get some solid forward momentum. It is going to take that momentum to affect the other major issue which is jobs. This declaration may be only a technicality, but it could do wonders for the country if, combined with other factors, it helps to rebuild confidence. Our struggling economy is still going to need time to return to good health. There are still dangers out there, but there are also some more positive signs.

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Our readers’ views Says trash problem needs a resolution To the editor: Forest City is a wonderful place to live. Downtown is blooming. The empty buildings on Main Street are being filled with a vast array of new businesses. It is very exciting to watch. However, it’s not all about downtown. I live very close to downtown, on a street that is directly connected to downtown. On Tuesday, we roll our garbage out to the road, and on Wednesday or Thursday the garbage cans and recycle boxes disappear, except for the ones at a small apartment complex at the bottom of the street. The cans are not moved. The tenants take their garbage to the street. As a result, the trash winds up everywhere. There are two stray cats that live in the open containers. Not only do they eat the food that has been thrown away, they chase the rats that are drawn to this filth. Once in a while, the cats leave one on our driveway, as a gift. I have called City Hall three times, contacted the manager of the apartments, and even stopped the friendly man on the trash truck. The Town says there is nothing they can do. The manager of the apartments promised to write her tenants a letter and the man on the truck just agreed with me. When my Mother passed away, Shane Earley personally helped clean up the mess before he

posted the funeral signs around our house. Thank you Shane. Maybe the Health Department needs to investigate the infestation of rats that feast on this mess. I speak not only for myself, but also for the neighbors around me. Is there nothing that can be done to resolve this problem? Susan Mayse Reepe Forest City

Says RHI’s Birthplace is a wonderful asset To the editor: Two weeks ago, my husband and I were blessed with our first child. We are so fortunate to have chosen Rutherford Hospital for the experience. Lucy Calhoun’s childbirth class was incredibly informative, and we felt very prepared. The doctors of Rutherford OB-GYN as well as the support of the nursing staff made the transition into being new parents very easy. We are so blessed to have welcomed our first child into this world surrounded by such courteous, helpful, and well-trained professionals. The Birth Place is a wonderful asset to our community. Ben and Jeanne Burgin Rutherfodton

Urges vote for Elaine Marshall for Senate To the editor: Our sister state South Carolina has two Senators as do all 50

states. Both are Republican. At one time Lindsay Graham was highly respected nationally as well as in his home state. He has since been censured by the Republican Party in S.C. What was his misdeed. He dared to work on a committee with a Democrat. South Carolina’s other Senator, Jim DeMint. now enjoys national recognition and his endorsement is sought after. What has he done to earn this recognition? It was his idea to vote against every thing proposed by the President to have President Obama meet his Waterloo. It did not work out. With no help from the Republican party The President was able to accomplish much. He continued the bail outs of big banks and auto industries that had been begun by President George Bush; he passed a start to health care reform that had been attempted for 50 years; he passed a law providing health care for children that had been vetoed by George Bush; along with other accomplishments. Looking toward midterm elections the Republicans are running on one item: to undo what the President has accomplished. North Carolina has a chance to bring home an obstructive Senator Burr, and elect a progressive to work with Kay Hagen. Let’s get behind Elaine Marshall to see the U.S. become the superpower it once was. Ray Crawford Rutherfordton

Author shows how we take too much for granted With North Carolina so dry that some of us are praying for a hurricane, is there any good news? A big yes from Raleighbased author Scott Huler in his new book, On the Grid: A Plot of Land, an Average Neighborhood, and the Systems that Make Our World Work. His good news is that when we turn on the faucet in our kitchens, water still pours out, pure and, seemingly, unlimited. There is more news, good and bad, from Huler about all the wires and pipes, cords and cables, and systems that surround and attach to our homes and workplaces. Using Raleigh as his teaching tool, Huler examines and evaluates the multiple networks and grids that bring us an array of critical services. Starting from his home, he follows his sewer pipes to bigger lines deep underground until he reaches the treatment plant. There he watches the complicated treatment process that

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removes or transforms all sorts of waste and impurities. Huler finds his water line and follows the passage of the water to the water treatment facility. He describes admiringly the complex array of equipment, chemicals, and processes that prepare safe drinking water. On a visit to Falls Lake, the source of Raleigh’s water, he learns why, so far, the lake’s limited storage capacity has Raleigh’s water faucets flowing even in very dry weather. Huler makes several similar journeys. He follows the electric lines from his house to nearby transformers, to high voltage and transmission lines that lead back to the generating stations, and to a complicated interconnected multistate grid that

The systems are aging. Pipes are cracking. Our disposable lifestyle will fill the landfills before replacements are on line. Many roads and bridges are calling for replacement. The electric grid will be taxed by increased demand. “ships” power back and forth from one region to another. He follows his TV cable back to a complex of satellite receiving dishes and processing units for each channel. He tracks the garbage and recycling trucks from his house to transfers stations, processing and separation facilities. He goes to the landfills, which are carefully designed and operated to insure that the decomposing waste will not contaminate the ground water. He visits the roads, rails and airlines that provide transport for us and for most of the goods we consume so voraciously. What prompted Huler’s investigations? Worrying about the sus-

tainability of all these networks, particularly in light of Raleigh’s rapid growth, he writes, “I keep wondering why the structure doesn’t collapse–how the whole thing works as well as it does, which you have to admit is incredibly well. “With those miles of electrical wires and sewer pipes, those new roads and cable lines and cell phone towers going up so fast you can’t even keep track, why doesn’t the system completely fail more often? Every time you flip a light switch, on come the lights; if the lights go out during a thunderstorm, you can expect to see a truck with a rotating yellow light on the top within a couple of hours.” Huler’s early observation about the current reliability

of these networks got support from his investigations. He came away impressed with the professionalism of the people responsible for making these systems work so well and reliably on a day to day basis. That is the good news. The bad news is that the future is not that bright. The systems are aging. Pipes are cracking. Our disposable lifestyle will fill the landfills before replacements are on line. Many roads and bridges are calling for replacement. The electric grid will be taxed by increased demand. These challenges are solvable, but it will take money. Lots of it. And the real bad news, according to Huler, is that we and other taxpayers lack the political will to pay for what must be done to make things work for us in the future as well as they work today. Martin hosts UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch, which airs Fridays at 9:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m.

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Police Notes

Obituaries

Sheriff’s Reports

Fred Hill

n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department responded to 299 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday. n Debra D. Shytle reported the theft of a license tag. n Tammy Renee Wright reported the theft of a pistol. n Jay F. Burriss reported the theft of a tool set. n Amador Padron reported the theft of furniture. n Jeff Seth Lail reported vandalism to a mailbox. n Ann Putnam Holt reported vandalism to a mailbox. n Ralph Lee Presley reported the theft of a generator and other items.

Rutherfordton

n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 46 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday. n The theft of beer was reported at Bi-Lo.

Spindale

n The Spindale Police Department responded to 52 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.

Lake Lure

n Lake Lure Police Department responded to 30 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.

Forest City

n The Forest City Police Department responded to 116 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday. n An employee of WalMart reported an incident of concealment of goods. (See arrest of Brown.) n Bryan Rogers reported lost or stolen money. n An employee of WalMart reported a larceny. (See arrest of Chatham.) n Charles Abernethy reported a breaking and entering and larceny. n Margaret Greenlee reported a breaking and entering and damage to property. n Linda Seney reported a dog bite. n Shanequa Watkins reported damage to property, breaking and entering, and larceny. The incident occurred on Wells Drive. n A Forest City police officer assisted a victim in reporting an incident of breaking and entering and damage to property.

Arrests

n Rocky Lee Richardson, 19, of South Broadway Street, Forest City, was served with a show cause order. (FCPD) n Donna Chatham, 36, of Avery Drive, Forest City; charged with larceny; placed under a $500 secured bond. (FCPD) n Jennifer Harris, 31, of Amity Drive, Forest City; served with an order for arrest; placed under a $1,000 cash bond. (FCPD) n Bryan Bowen, 31, of Sunnyside Street, Forest City; charged with failure to comply with license restrictions and no operator’s insurance; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Robert Eugene Owens, 25, of 1615 U.S. 70 West, Lot 44; charged with felony probation violation; placed under a $20,000 secured bond. (Probation) n Tyler James Adkins, 18, of 140 Country Meadows Lane, Lot No. 4; charged with injury to personal property; no bond listed. (RCSD) n James Jay Frei, 41, of 4292 U.S. 221 South; fugitive from Michigan; placed under a $100,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Kimberly Morgan Mull, 46, of 108 Biddy Lane; charged with communicating threats and assault with a deadly weapon with a minor present; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Samuel Dewayne Loftin, 21, of 1420 S. Lafayette St.; charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a schedule II controlled substance; placed

County man charged with McDowell County robbery From The McDowell News

MARION — McDowell County authorities arrested a Rutherford County man they say stole more than $1,800 worth of property from a Marion residence. Detective Andy Manis of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged Jeremy Shane Rowe, 33, of 110 Old Ross Road in Forest City with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny and misdemeanor injury to personal property. He was released from custody on a written promise to appear in court. Manis stated that Rutherford County officers searched Rowe’s Forest City residence on an unrelated matter and found a weed trimmer that had been taken from the home of Robert Jacob Hayden of Mountain Crest Drive. Hayden reported on Dec. 28 that someone broke into his house and removed $1,855 worth of items, including the weed trimmer, a leaf blower, a knife, six bottles of wine, six pool cues, a radio, a food processor, a blender, binoculars, a chess set, two flashlights, five blankets and other household accessories. Hayden also reported $50 worth of damage to a cable chain. Manis said the weed trimmer was the only thing recovered. under a $5,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Gabriel Quincy Lail, 32, of 205 Shady Woods Lane; charged with misdemeanor larceny; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Jennifer Nicole Alley, 17, of 1515 N.C. 120; charged with simple assault and interfere with emergency communication; freed on a custody release. (RCSD) n Jessie Dean Hoppes, 23, of 115 Hoppes Place, Shelby; charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of schedule VI controlled substance; placed under a $2,000 secured bond. (RPD) n Nicholas Cody Garner, 18, of 102 Old Brick Lane, Rutherfordton; charged with felony possession of marijuana; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (RPD) n John Bryon Davis, 36, of 650 Hopewell Road; charged with local ordinance driving while license revoked; placed under a $429 secured bond. (SPD) n Marcus Niquon Gossett, 19, of 1099 Park St.; charged with injury to personal property and resisting a public officer; placed under a $1,500 secured bond. (SPD) n Joie Aaron Horton, 21, of 1869 Cooper Gap Road; charged with driving while license revoked, reckless driving to endanger and misdemeanor probation violation; placed under a $12,000 secured bond. (SPD) n Timothy Foster Gist, 36, of 266 Carolina Ave.; charged with misdemeanor probation violation, felony probation violation, and two counts of driving while license revoked; placed under a $16,000 secured bond. (Bondsman)

Citations n Rachel Brown, 19, of Harmon Street, Forest City; cited for concealment of goods; released on a written promise to appear. (FCPD) n Gerald Maximilian, 16, of 362 Chisholm Trail, Rutherfordton; cited for driving without a license. (RPD) n Brian Lee Wilkerson, 18, of 187 N. Meridian St., Rutherfordton; cited for driving without a license. (RPD)

EMS n Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services responded to 75 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to 20 calls Saturday and Sunday.

Fire Calls n Cherry Mountain firefighters responded to a house fire, assisted by Bostic and Hudlow firefighters. n Cliffside firefighters responded to a brush fire and to a structure fire, assisted by Ellenboro and Sandy Mush firefighters. n Ellenboro firefighters assisted Cleveland

County with a barn fire and responded to an electrical fire and to a woods fire, assisted by Polkville firefighters. n Green Hill firefighters responded to a gas leak. n Lake Lure firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash, assisted by Chimney Rock firefighters. n Sandy Mush firefighters responded to a brush fire, assisted by Rutherfordton firefighters. n SDO firefighters responded to two motor vehicle crashes. n Spindale firefighters responded to an electrical fire. n Shingle Hollow firefighters responded to a field fire, assisted by Union Mills firefighters. n Forest City firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash, to a vehicle fire and to a brush fire.

Accidents n Sherry Crowder Harmon, 46, of Ellenboro, was taken to Rutherford Hospital for treatment of injuries she sustained Saturday morning after she lost control of her moped on E. Main Street, Forest City. Harmon was traveling on E. Main Street, when she lost control of her moped, ran off the right side of the road and struck a utility pole. She was ejected from the vehicle. She was charged with unsafe movement. The wreck was investigated by Forest City Police Department. n John Lenn Hodges, 25, of Forest City, sustained injuries in a two vehicle crash at 12 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Oakland Road and U.S. 221. Hodges was driving a 1990 Mitsubishi truck on U.S. 221 when Tammy Owens Stephens, 40, of Forest City, was driving a 2004 SUV traveling on Oakland Road. She attempted to make a left turn on U.S. 221 and hit the truck. She was charged with failure to yield. The North Carolina Highway Patrol investigated. n Sharon Dalton Bailey, 54, of Forest City, and a passenger, Lisa Ann Baldwell, 44, also of Forest City, were injured Sunday afternoon when their 1992 Toyota crashed. Bailey was driving the car north on U.S. 221A when she lost control while attempting to negotiate a curve. She traveled left of center, cut back across the road and ran off the road to the right and struck an embankment. She was charged with failure to maintain lane control. The NCHP investigated.

Fred Adam Hill, 84, of Salisbury, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. A native of Rowan County, he was the son of the late James R. Hill and Jennie Belle Trexler Hill. He attended Rowan County schools, graduated from Pfeiffer College, Catawba College and Duke Divinity School and worked as a United Methodist Minister for 47 years. The Rev. Hill was a member of the Western North Carolina United Methodist Conference for 47 years, Liberty United Methodist Church, the Adult Sunday School Class and the Spencer Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Anna Marie Morgan Hill; a son, David Fred Hill of Stanley; four daughters, Ann Rome, of Ellenboro, Miriam Pinkston of Charlotte, Carol Thomas of WinstonSalem and Beverly Fulp of Savannah, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Liberty United Methodist Church with the Revs. Brad Cunningham, Sally Langford and Jeff Pinkston officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with military and Masonic rites. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:45 Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Liberty United Methodist Church, 3940 Liberty Road, Gold Hill, NC 28071. Lyerly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com

Irma Jackson Irma Clark Carpenter Jackson, 90, of Woodbridge, Va., formerly of Rutherfordton, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Westminster at Lake Ridge. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McMahan’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Lester Kidd Lester Junior Kidd, 83, of Texarkana, Ark., died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in a local nursing home. A native of Texarkana, he was retired and attended Flower Acres Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lottie V. Kidd; seven children, Donald of Forest City, David of Texarkana, Texas, Dorothy of Arlington, texas, Doris Love of Mankato, Minn., Denise Wilson of Texarkana, Daniel of Cherryville and Darrell of Texarkana; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to organizations that support Alzheimer’s research.

Billy Hawkins Sr. Billy Gene Hawkins Sr., 79, of 1191 High Shoals Road, Mooresboro, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Hospice House of Rutherford County. A native of Rutherford THE DAILY COURIER Published Tuesday through Sunday mornings by Paxton Media Group LLC dba The Daily Courier USPS 204-920 Periodical Postage paid in Forest City, NC. Company Address: 601 Oak St., P.O. Box 1149, Forest City, NC 28043. Phone: (828) 245-6431 Fax: (828) 248-2790 Subscription rates: Single copy, daily 50¢ / Sunday $1.50. Home delivery $11.75 per month, $35.25 for three months, $70.50 for six months, $129 per year. In county rates by mail payable in advance are: $13.38 for one month, $40.14 for three months, $80.27 for six months, $160.54 per year. Outside county: $14.55 for one month, $43.64 for three months, $87.28 for six months, $174.56 per year. College students for school year subscription, $75. The Digital Courier, $6.50 a month for non-subscribers to The Daily Courier. Payment may be made at the website: www.thedigitalcourier. com The Daily Courier is not responsible for advance subscription payments made to carriers, all of who are independent contractors.

County, he was a son of the late Lola Mae Sailors Hawkins. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Nowlin Hawkins. A retired truck driver, he was a member of Goodes Grove Baptist Church and was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Survivors include three sons, Billy Gene Hawkins Jr. and David Wayne Hawkins, both of Mooresboro, and Bobby Dean Hawkins of Kings Mountain; six grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Goodes Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. L.W. Toney officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with military honors by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the church sanctuary. McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com

Deaths Dodge Morgan PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Dodge Morgan, who became the first American to sail solo around the globe without stopping — and did it in record time — has died of complications from cancer. He was 78. Morgan turned his small marine radar company into the successful Whistler brand of detectors before sailing around the world. He set a world record in 1986 when he completed the solo sail in his 60-foot American Promise in 150 days, 1 hour and 6 minutes, beating British sailor Chay Blyth, who took 292 days to accomplish the same feat in 1971. Those who knew Morgan described him as a genuine American hero, a largerthan-life character who didn’t mind taking risks, led inspirational discussions and became outraged by injustice. Morgan, who held a journalism degree from Boston University, bought the influential alternative weekly newspaper the Maine Times in 1985. He also owned the Casco Bay Weekly.

Michael Dale Garland Michael Dale Garland, age 53, of Rutherfordton, NC formerly of Bakersville, NC passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010 at his residence. He was a native of Mitchell County, NC and the son of the late George Garland and stepfather Paul Renfro. He was a member of Church of The Lord Jesus Christ Beans Creek and attended Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church. He was previously employed with Rutherford County Mental Health Center as a Rehabilitation Specialist. He enjoyed helping mentally handicapped children, working outside, and gardening. Survivors include, his mother, Dixie Garland Renfro; two sisters, Marilyn Garland and Christine Hobson; three brothers, Richard Garland, Danny Garland, and Scott Garland, all of Bakersville, NC; special friends, Stuart McNeilly and Sherry Godfrey, both of Rutherfordton, NC, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 3:00PM in the Chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with G B Garland and Marvin Silvers officiating. The family received friends two hours prior to the service. Interment followed at Beans Creek Cemetery. Henline - Hughes Funeral Home assisted the Garland Family. Paid obit.

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Ongoing Foothills Harvest Ministry: End of summer sale – 75 percent off summer clothing and shoes; store hours Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Yokefellow Service Center: Three-day summer clothing clearance, Sept. 23-25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; all you can fit in a plastic grocery bag, $2 per bag. Chase Corner Ministries: Declining bag sale beginning Sept. 20 with $5 per bag; ends Thursday with bring your own bag. Store closed Friday to restock for fall. Storewide closing sale: Shepherd’s Care Thrift Store will close Sept. 30. Washburn Community Outreach Center: Porch bag sale for $5, all wearable inside store halfprice; hours Thursday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; contact the center regarding the GED program offered by ICC at 245-5603.

Tuesday, Sept. 21 Used book sale: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Rutherford County Library; movies, cassettes, paperbacks, fiction and non-fiction books (excluding children’s books and cookbooks) will be sold all-youcan-fit-in-a-bag for $1; bags will be provided. Selections will vary each day of the sale as new books will be coming in. Preschool story time: 10 a.m., Rutherford County Library Main Branch; for ages 2 to 5; free. Preschool story time: 10 a.m., Spindale Library; every Tuesday; for information, call 286-3879. Free screening to detect early dementia: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Hospital Medical Park; please call 828-894-2408 to make an appointment. PWA meeting: Noon, M Squared, Spindale; Professional Women’s Association meets at noon the third Tuesday of each month; lunch is dutch treat; speaker this month is Lorie Horne with Rutherford County Department of Social Services Child Protective Services; for information, call Margi Miller at 287-5928 or 301938-9966 or Nikki Carpenter, 286-7062. Blood drive: 3 to 7 p.m., Spindale United Methodist Church; please call 245-8554 for information or to schedule your appointment; all presenting donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card. Candidate’s “Meet and Greet” Event: 6 to 9 p.m., Leitner Auditorium on the campus of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in Henrietta; candidates will be given questions to answer in two minutes; organized by Rutherford and Cleveland Counties 4-H. Living with Alzheimer’s: 6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Hospital Board room; please call 828-894-2408 to reserve your space. Alanon meetings: Lake Lure Alanon Family Group meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at Lake Lure Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure; call 625-0456 for information.

Wednesday, Sept. 22 Used book sale: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Rutherford County Library; movies, cassettes, paperbacks, fiction and non-fiction books (excluding children’s books and cookbooks) will be sold all-youcan-fit-in-a-bag for $1; bags will be provided. Selections will vary each day of the sale as new books will be coming in. Mentor training: 9 a.m. to noon, Rutherford County Schools Administrative Office Training Room; for those interested in volunteering to be a mentor with Communities in Schools Rutherford County; free; for information, call 288-028 or 748-6029 or e-mail execdir@rutherfordcis. org. Preschool story time: 11 a.m., Rutherford County Library Haynes Branch; for ages 2 to 5; free.

Thursday, Sept. 23 Housing Hope Program: 5:30 p.m., Rutherford County Housing Initiative; free money management, home ownership training; space is limited; classes are free. For information, contact Scott Carpenter, 287-2281, ext. 1252. Preschool story time: 10:30 a.m., Rutherford County Library Mountains Branch; for ages 2 to 5; free.

thought I knew the combination to the safe, and I don’t, they could say, ‘I’m going to give you so many seconds to open it or I’m going to shoot you.’” The clerk said she goes out of her way to make sure the safe is, indeed, locked. She noted, “Sometimes the manager leaves it (the safe) unlocked so you could just twist it and open it, so sometimes, if I catch it out, I lock it.” Clerks constantly need change, so it is especially frustrating, the clerk said, if you have just dropped an envelope of twenty-dollar bills into the safe and then need to make change for a $100 bill. Likewise, it can be unnerving to be so busy that there is not time to put a large stack of bills into the safe. Some mom-and-pop businesses, particularly, keep a weapon hidden behind a counter in order to feel safer. The clerk that The Daily Courier spoke with said she does not have anything for her protection. When asked if she had a gun at work, she said, “I do not. I think my manager has one somewhere. I do not know where it is at. “I don’t think we are allowed to have weapons in the sales area. I would feel a lot better if I had one in there where I knew where it was. But I don’t think we are allowed to have them there.” The store where the clerk works has surveillance cameras, but she knows they can only do so much to catch thieves. “We don’t have the best cameras,

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salary supplements to low-paid teachers, directors and family child care providers working with children between the ages of 0-5. Last year in Rutherford County, 90 child care professionals at day care centers and homes received $514 in supplements every six months. “That’s over $1,000 in bonuses on average per year,” Gold explained. Bonuses are incentives to retain the child care workers and to help prevent turnover rate of child care professionals. Last year, the turnover rate here was 13 percent in Rutherford County, only 1 percent higher. “We are very proud of that rate,”

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Carolyn were the sponsors of the Thursday event at the Carolina Event and Conference Center for the Rutherford County Education. Foundation. England, served two decades on the county school board and continues as a board member of the Foundation, has long championed technology improvements in the schools. He encouraged those attending to support this latest step. Addressing one of the key questions school officials have heard as they have moved forward with their technology improvement planning over the past several years, Superintendent Janet Mason posed the question, “If not now, when?” Mason and the slate of speakers for the evening all stressed the need to bring 21st Century educational tools to the students of the county, to level the playing field by providing these resources to students rich and poor and to engage students in learning. The Foundation event launched a fundraising drive to help with imple-

although there are cameras there,” she said. “If they were wearing a mask, it would be hard to identify who they were, if something happened.” Going outside the store at night is especially worrisome for the clerk, who is required to empty the trash cans outside the business. She exits through a side door, and she notes, “The peephole is way too high for me to look out of. When I open the door, they could be standing on the other side of the door. “There is a privacy gate where they keep some of their storage stuff. And they could be on the other side of it when I go to get the trash, so they could come up behind me or something. I have to change all the trash cans outside and take the inside trash out. “It doesn’t scare me as bad if my manager is there. He can hear everything that is going on. But when he is not there, it is just me.” She added that when she is outside alone, she calls a friend on her cell phone so that someone would know if something happened … and to reassure her. The clerk, a student, normally works nights. “But I wish that I could work until maybe eight,” she said, “and him (the manager) close up. Or him go out with me if he is there to empty the trash. “Sometimes when I walk outside, I hear people yelling across the street. You never know if someone could be walking up through there. I’ll be gathering trash and people will be walking through. “A lot of people come through there and some of them have alcohol. It’s a rough area. I’ve had people come up

to the window, just walking, and you can smell the alcohol on their breath. Some people who come through there really scare me sometimes.” But she said she has never seen a customer come through with a weapon. The clerk said law enforcement officers don’t routinely check on them. “There are some that come to buy something. Last night, no cops came through there. “I know one night when I was working two cops showed up, and one of them asked me if there was someone being beaten in the parking lot, because they had gotten a call about that. But it must have been at another store.” She noted that the law enforcement mix-up made her less confident that officers would respond in a timely manner in an emergency. The clerk said she has not witnessed any violence at the business. “The only thing I have ever seen,” she said, “is I guess a boyfriend and girlfriend got into an argument, and they got out of the car and they were screaming at each other, and he took off walking across the road. She got out of the parking lot as quick as possible in the car and was trying to follow him.”

Gold said. “Before the wages supplements came in about 1998, the average turnover rate here was very high.” The state turnover rate of day care workers was 31 percent before 1998 and the county rate was much higher. “We are very proud of the wages program and to be able to offer these supplements creates stability in the work force and also in children, by lowering the turn over rate and this also encourages teachers to go back to school,” Gold added.

tors have higher education degrees and many earn as little as $8 per hour,” said Sue Russell, president of the Child Care Services Association, the nonprofit that runs the Child Care WAGE$® Project. “We have to do better. These teachers play a key role in shaping the next generation of citizens. They deserve a living wage and incentives to continue this important work.” Last year, 97 percent of WAGE$ recipients said the funding helped ease financial stress, while 79 percent said they needed the funding to pay bills. Additionally, 72 percent said that the funding helped them address the basic needs of their families such as food and housing, Russell added.

According to state statistics, before first grade, a child may spend more than 10,000 hours in child care. Research proves that children benefit long-term when they have professionally-qualified and adequately-compensated early education teachers. “In North Carolina, few early educa-

mentation of the program which is scheduled to start with delivery of computers to teachers next month and to students early in 2011. The guests heard a presentation from Dr. Scott Smith, chief technology officer, and Julie Morrow, principal, of the Mooresville Graded School District. The pair shared their experience with that district’s implementation of computer use in the classroom. One of the points they stressed was the increased excitement and engagement of students. “I had one boy who rode his bike 12 miles to school after he got kicked off the bus ...” Morrow said. When asked why he did that, “he told me he had to be in school. ‘I’ve got things to learn today, Ms. Morrow.’” They also cited statistics that showed the District, which is abut half the size of Rutherford County, had improved on its standardized test scores and had met all of its Annual Yearly Progress goals. Mark Sorrells, senior vice president of the Golden Leaf Foundation which has championed technology development in the state’s schools,

When asked how she thought she might react to a robbery, she replied, “Gosh, that is kind of hard to tell. I would probably bawl my eyes out. I’d be so scared. I just wouldn’t know what to do. I would cry and beg them, ‘take what you can, just don’t hurt me.’” Contact Dale via e-mail at ldale@thedigitalcourier.com.

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also presented data that supports the improved performance of schools who have brought computers to students. Golden Leaf grant money funded the laptop computer program which has been in place at REaCH, the county’s early college high school. Sorrells also stated succinctly what the real challenge for Rutherford County and North Carolina schools is now. “We need to educate the next generation of job creators, not workers.” Other speakers on the program were REaCH student Jennifer Reyes who talked about how her laptop had helped her at school and home; East Rutherford Middle School principal Brad Teague who offered a principal’s perspective on the project, and teacher Kim Carpenter who talked about the teacher’s perspective. Others on the program were School Board chairman John Mark Bennett and County Commission Chairman and RCSEF board member Brent Washburn who both urged those attending to get involved and help push the initiative.

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Swinney: QB Parker won’t miss game CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said banged up quarterback Kyle Parker will be ready for the Tigers next game with Miami on Oct. 2. Swinney said Sunday that Parker was bruised and sore getting hit in Clemson’s 27-24 overtime loss at Auburn. Parker will be limited in practice during the Tigers off week. Also, Swinney said offensive lineman David Smith had a high ankle sprain and not a broken bone. Smith was taken off the field Saturday night after the injury. Swinney says Smith will miss the Miami game but should be available later in October.

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Rookie Jimmy Clausen will get his first start as a Carolina Panther this Sunday. Thomas Jefferson’s David Snyder (10) heads the ball during the game against Mountain Heritage Monday at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.

NC State’s confidence rising with 3-0 start RALEIGH (AP) — There might be a surprise contender in the Atlantic Coast Conference: North Carolina State. After breezing through three nonconference games, the Wolfpack (3-0) join Boston College as the only unbeaten teams in the wide-open league. But now, they’ll find out just how serious their candidacy is. They open ACC play this week at defending league champion Georgia Tech (2-1, 1-0). N.C. State coach Tom O’Brien said Monday that the Wolfpack’s best start since 2002 has given the team plenty of confidence. The current run was capped by last week’s dominating win over Cincinnati. But O’Brien says “we’re not going to wear our arms out patting ourselves on the back.”

Texas team cancels game after death WEST ORANGE, Texas (AP) — A Texas high school football team whose quarterback died after collapsing on the sideline has canceled its next game. West Orange-Stark coach Dan Hooks says his team will not play its scheduled game Saturday. Hooks told Beaumont TV station KFDM that the team will likely resume playing Oct. 2. Quarterback Reggie Garrett Jr. died Friday after collapsing on the sidelines shortly after throwing his second touchdown pass of the game. The 17-year-old jogged off the field, gave his offensive coordinator a low five of congratulations and then fell. A cause of death hasn’t been determined. A memorial service is planned for Friday night at the West Orange-Stark stadium. His funeral is set for Saturday.

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Gryphons blank Cougars By JACOB CONLEY Sports Reporter

AVONDALE — Thomas Jefferson scored early and often and the defense backed that performance with a shutout as the Gryphons blasted the Mountain Heritage, 7-0, in a soccer match Monday. “Our goal was to score quickly and get up on this team quickly,” said Coach Brian Espinoza. “We knew coming in that we could win this game, but to do it 7-0 when they beat us 5-0 last year is special.” TJCA (4-3-1, 2-2) controlled the opening minutes of the contest with Levy Floyd putting three shots on goal in that time. That pressure paid off in the 12th minute as Aaron Shumate found the back the net for the first goal. That was far from the only goal for the Gryphons

in the first half as, 30 seconds later, Nathan Mackey headed in a rebound for a 2-0 lead. Joseph Pate followed with a loft shot over the keeper for a 3-0 lead. Konner Munjas and David Snyder joined the barrage as the home team took a commanding 5-0 lead at the half. The Gryphons kept their foot on the gas early in the second as Mackey and Snyder added their second goals of the match for a 7-0 lead. From that point, TJCA allowed younger players to gain experience with the big lead. “We have five players graduating, so getting young players meaningful experience is important,” said Espinoza. TJCA preserved the shutout when reserve keeper Stephen Maimone made a nice save in the game’s final seconds for the conference victory.

On TV 7 p.m. (TS) MLB Baseball Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies. 8 p.m. (FSCR) MLB Baseball Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers. 10 p.m. (WGN-A) MLB Baseball Chicago White Sox at Oakland Athletics.

CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Jimmy Clausen era is under way in Carolina, ahead of schedule. Coach John Fox said Monday he’s benching the struggling Matt Moore and will start the rookie from Notre Dame on Sunday against Cincinnati as the Panthers try to avoid their second straight 0-3 start. “We’ve just not been getting it done,” Fox said. “Jimmy is a guy we think highly of. I thought he made the most of his opportunities Sunday. We’ll see how it goes this week.” Moore has had two miserable weeks, a steep fall from his strong 4-1 finish as a starter last season that helped pave the way for seven-year starter Jake Delhomme’s release in March. Moore threw three end zone interceptions and lost a fumble before leaving with a concussion in a Week 1 loss to the New York Giants. After being cleared to return Sunday, Moore threw Please see Panthers, Page 9A

North Carolina quarterback T.J. Yates, center, walks off the field with his teammates following their 30-24 loss to Georgia Tech during an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill on Saturday.

Local Sports VOLLEYBALL R-S Central at Chase, 5 p.m. Patton at East Rutherford, 5 p.m. TJCA at Hendersonville, 5 p.m. LADIES TENNIS Patton at East Rutherford, 4 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY R-S Central, Chase at Shelby, 4 p.m.

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Tar Heels not thinking ‘what if ...’ CHAPEL HILL (AP) — North Carolina heads to Rutgers this week as the only winless team in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Tar Heels are trying not to dwell on the fact that they could have been unbeaten if not for an NCAA investigation that has depleted their roster. “That’s kind of over now,” quarterback T.J. Yates said Monday. “We kind of got past it. We’ve got two games under our belt, and we kind of know who we’re playing with now. Whatever happens afterward, we can deal with it then. But nobody on this team is making excuses.” The Tar Heels (0-2) lost their ACC opener to Georgia Tech 30-24 on Saturday as 12 players, including six starters on defense, sat out because of the investigation. The NCAA is

reviewing agent-related benefits as well as possible academic misconduct involving a tutor. The status of those players — including NFL prospects Marvin Austin, Robert Quinn, Kendric Burney and Deunta Williams on defense as well as top receiver Greg Little and tailback Ryan Houston — has become an every-week topic here just like injuries and depth chart changes. “There’s no update, so there’s nothing new to add,” coach Butch Davis said. “We’re preparing every single week to play with the same guys we had the previous week.” The Tar Heels have reason to feel frustrated. In the opener against LSU, they lost 30-24 despite being down 13 players. And in both games,

Yates and the offense had the ball in the final minutes with a chance to drive for a winning score only to come up short each time. Of the 13 who missed the opener, only tailback Shaun Draughn has been cleared to return. He played sparingly behind Johnny White against the Yellow Jackets. The remaining players are trying to maintain a positive outlook during a slow start to a season from which they expected so much. Davis said he hasn’t seen discouraged players despite the disappointing results. “I thought our players were very receptive,” he said. “Some of these young kids who are getting their first opportunity to play are eager to look Please see UNC, Page 8A

8A â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, September 21, 2010

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National League East Division W L Pct Philadelphia 90 61 .593 Atlanta 86 65 .573 Florida 74 75 .497 New York 74 76 .493 Washington 62 88 .413 Central Division W L Pct Cincinnati 84 66 .560 St. Louis 77 72 .517 Houston 72 77 .483 Milwaukee 69 79 .466 Chicago 68 81 .456 Pittsburgh 51 98 .342 West Division W L Pct San Francisco 84 66 .560 San Diego 83 66 .557 Colorado 82 67 .550 Los Angeles 73 77 .487 Arizona 59 91 .393

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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Wilson Valdez, top, leaps over Atlanta Bravesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Matt Diaz while turning a double play in the second inning of a baseball game Monday in Philadelphia. Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Melky Cabrera was out at first. The Phillies stretched their NL East lead to four games with a 3-1 win over Atlanta.

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Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Atlanta 6, N.Y. Mets 3 Chicago Cubs 13, Florida 3 Pittsburgh 4, Arizona 3 Philadelphia 7, Washington 6 Houston 4, Cincinnati 3 St. Louis 4, San Diego 1 San Francisco 9, Milwaukee 2 L.A. Dodgers 7, Colorado 6, 11 innings Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Florida 4, St. Louis 0 Philadelphia 3, Atlanta 1 Houston 8, Washington 2 Cincinnati at Milwaukee, late Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Atlanta (Minor 3-1) at Philadelphia (Halladay 19-10), 7:05 p.m. Houston (Happ 6-2) at Washington (Lannan 8-7), 7:05 p.m. St. Louis (Westbrook 2-3) at Pittsburgh (Maholm 7-15), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Pelfrey 15-9) at Florida (Mendez 1-1), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (M.Cain 12-10) at Chicago Cubs (Zambrano 9-6), 8:05 p.m. Cincinnati (Volquez 3-3) at Milwaukee (Bush 7-12), 8:10 p.m. Colorado (De La Rosa 8-4) at Arizona (J.Saunders 2-6), 9:40 p.m. San Diego (Richard 12-8) at L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 11-10), 10:10 p.m. Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Houston at Washington, 7:05 p.m. St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Florida, 7:10 p.m. San Francisco at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. American League East Division W L Pct 90 59 .604 89 59 .601 83 66 .557 75 74 .503 59 90 .396 Central Division W L Pct Minnesota 89 60 .597 Chicago 79 70 .530 Detroit 76 74 .503 Cleveland 62 87 .416 Kansas City 61 88 .412 West Division W L Pct Texas 83 65 .561 Oakland 74 74 .500 Los Angeles 73 76 .490 Seattle 57 92 .383 New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore

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21 CHARLOTTE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a swagger and style 9 about Clint Bowyer that should put him high on 22 GB 51 the list of NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most likable drivers. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; But with just three Sprint Cup wins on his 10 PA 14 34 resume, he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put up the performances needed 27 27 to capture widespread attention. 27 1/2 54 28 That could be on the verge of changing. GB Bowyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win Sunday in the opening round of â&#x20AC;&#x201D; PA 9 37 the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship was a 10 1/2 54 breath of fresh air to a NASCAR fan base weary 26 1/2 31 33 of Jimmie Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four-year reign of dominance. Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games A blue-collar racer who rose through the ranks Baltimore 4, N.Y. Yankees 3, 11 innings Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Boston 6, Toronto 0 Chicago 27, Dallas 20 of Midwest short track racing, Bowyer so far has L.A. Angels 6, Tampa Bay 3 Atlanta 41, Arizona 7 Kansas City 6, Cleveland 4 Green Bay 34, Buffalo 7 resisted being molded into a polished corporate Oakland 6, Minnesota 2 Philadelphia 35, Detroit 32 pitchman. Seattle 2, Texas 1 Pittsburgh 19, Tennessee 11 Detroit 9, Chicago White Sox 7, 11 innings Cincinnati 15, Baltimore 10 So as Bowyer celebrated his victory with his Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Kansas City 16, Cleveland 14 Richard Childress Racing crew, vice president of Detroit 7, Kansas City 5 Tampa Bay 20, Carolina 7 Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, late Miami 14, Minnesota 10 competition Mike Dillon pointed out to the boss at Boston, late Denver 31, Seattle 14 just how big the win could be for the entire sport. Baltimore Cleveland at Minnesota, late Oakland 16, St. Louis 14 Chicago White Sox at Oakland, late Houston 30, Washington 27, OT â&#x20AC;&#x153;He came over to me in the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circle and Texas at L.A. Angels, late San Diego 38, Jacksonville 13 said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This is the best thing for NASCAR. We Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games N.Y. Jets 28, New England 14 Kansas City (Chen 10-7) at Detroit (Galarraga Indianapolis 38, N.Y. Giants 14 need somebody like Clint Bowyer winning races 4-6), 7:05 p.m. and running for this championship,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; team owner Tampa Bay (J.Shields 13-12) at N.Y. Yankees Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Game (P.Hughes 16-8), 7:05 p.m. New Orleans at San Francisco, late Richard Childress recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He came from the Seattle (French 4-5) at Toronto (Rzepczynski Sunday, Sept. 26 short tracks, the dirt tracks. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1-4), 7:07 p.m. Dallas at Houston, 1 p.m. (Bergesen 7-10) at Boston (C.Buchholz Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m. earned his way to where he is today. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very fan Baltimore 16-7), 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Cleveland (Carmona 12-14) at Minnesota Atlanta at New Orleans, 1 p.m. friendly. The fans love him. (S.Baker 12-9), 8:10 p.m. at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I think NASCAR needs, a new type of Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 12-11) at Oakland Tennessee Cincinnati at Carolina, 1 p.m. (Cahill 16-7), 10:05 p.m. San Francisco at Kansas City, 1 p.m. hero.â&#x20AC;? Texas (C.Lewis 11-12) at L.A. Angels (E.Santana Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just one round into the 10-race Chase, but 16-9), 10:05 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Washington at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m. NASCAR had to have been pleased with Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Cleveland at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Jacksonville, 4:05 p.m. show. Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. San Diego at Seattle, 4:15 p.m. Kansas City at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Oakland at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. The race was full of twists and turns for the Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Indianapolis at Denver, 4:15 p.m. championship contenders, who all insisted the Seattle at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Miami, 8:20 p.m. Baltimore at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27 championship couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be won at New Hampshire Texas at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Green Bay at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. but it most certainly could be lost. A poor finish in the opener could derail the title hopes of an entire team, and a decent day, well, that could hurdle a driver into the heart of the battle. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happened to Bowyer, who slid into the 12-driver field as the final seed. Then his win jetENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; team owner Pat Bowlen said tisoned him up to second in the standings, just Denver Broncos wide receiver in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was part of 35 points back of leader Denny Hamlin. He had Kenny McKinley was found the Broncosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family and will be a similar fate in 2007, when he grabbed his first dead in his home Monday, greatly missed by our organizacareer victory in the Chase opener and rode the authorities said. tion. My most heartfelt condomomentum to a career-best third-place finish in Arapahoe County Sheriff lences go out to Kennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family the standings. Grayson Robinson said authoriand friends.â&#x20AC;? Now, in a season of resurgence for an RCR ties were called to McKinleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Broncos said coach Josh team that struggled to keep pace with NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in Centennial and found McDaniels would meet with the heavyweights last year, Bowyer could make a sim- his body. Robinson said he media on Tuesday. ilar run. couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide any more In a statement, McDaniels â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really feel like, why not us?â&#x20AC;? Bowyer crew chief details because detectives were SMsaid: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kenny had a promisBlue Medicare Supplement Shane Wilson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimmie Johnson is good,Original but Medicare covers only a portion of your medical expenses. investigating. ing future on the football field, Get additional coverage with ourthe mostBroncos popular plan (Planbut F) more importantly, he was heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s won four in a row. The last four or five weeks, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone with 1 for people 65 and over.by weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been right there with him. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that is shocked andagesaddened a great teammate whose smile much better than us. We can do it, and why not the loss of Kenny McKinley,â&#x20AC;? and personality could light up us?â&#x20AC;?

NASCAR Sprint Cup-Sylvania 300 Results At New Hampshire Motor Speedway Loudon, N.H. (Start position in parentheses) 1. (2) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet 2. (22) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 3. (4) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet 4. (32) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet 5. (27) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet 6. (17) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet 7. (7) David Reutimann, Toyota 8. (24) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet 9. (9) Kyle Busch, Toyota 10. (15) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge 11. (10) Carl Edwards, Ford 12. (6) A J Allmendinger, Ford 13. (12) Kurt Busch, Dodge 14. (21) Kasey Kahne, Ford 15. (13) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet 16. (5) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet 17. (14) Greg Biffle, Ford 18. (1) Brad Keselowski, Dodge 19. (20) Regan Smith, Chevrolet 20. (16) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota 21. (19) Elliott Sadler, Ford 22. (11) David Ragan, Ford 23. (33) Matt Kenseth, Ford 24. (3) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet 25. (25) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet 26. (29) Robby Gordon, Toyota 27. (37) Reed Sorenson, Toyota 28. (8) Paul Menard, Ford 29. (26) Mark Martin, Chevrolet 30. (23) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota 31. (30) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet 32. (40) Travis Kvapil, Ford 33. (39) David Gilliland, Ford 34. (41) Tony Raines, Ford 35. (31) Joey Logano, Toyota 36. (28) Scott Speed, Toyota 37. (42) Andy Lally, Chevrolet 38. (18) Casey Mears, Toyota 39. (43) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet 40. (35) Joe Nemechek, Toyota 41. (36) Mike Bliss, Toyota 42. (34) Landon Cassill, Toyota 43. (38) Michael McDowell, Dodge,

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 106.769 mph. Time of Race: 2 hours, 58 minutes, 22 seconds. Margin of Victory: 0.477 seconds. Caution Flags: 8 for 34 laps. Lead Changes: 21 among 8 drivers. Lap Leaders: B.Keselowski 1; T.Stewart 2-25; B.Keselowski 26; R.Gordon 27; J.Nemechek 28; C.Bowyer 29; J.McMurray 30; C.Bowyer 31-43; J.McMurray 44; C.Bowyer 45-97; C.Edwards 98-99; J.Gordon 100-101; R.Gordon 102; C.Bowyer 103-147; C.Edwards 148; C.Bowyer 149-207; C.Edwards 208; C.Bowyer 209212; T.Stewart 213-237; J.McMurray 238-247; T.Stewart 248-298; C.Bowyer 299-300. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): C.Bowyer, 7 times for 177 laps; T.Stewart, 3 times for 100 laps; J.McMurray, 3 times for 12 laps; C.Edwards, 3 times for 4 laps; J.Gordon, 1 time for 2 laps; B.Keselowski, 2 times for 2 laps; R.Gordon, 2 times for 2 laps; J.Nemechek, 1 time for 1 lap.

Top 12 in Points: 1. D.Hamlin, 5,230; 2. C.Bowyer, 5,195; 3. K.Harvick, 5,185; 4. Ky.Busch, 5,168; 5. J.Gordon, 5,155; 6. Ku.Busch, 5,144; 7. J.Johnson, 5,138; 8. C.Edwards, 5,135; 9. G.Biffle, 5,122; 10. J.Burton, 5,118; 11. T.Stewart, 5,106; 12. M.Kenseth, 5,094.

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BASEBALL National League ATLANTA BRAVESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Called up RHP Brandon Beachy from Gwinnett (IL). Recalled 3B Brandon Hicks from Gwinnett and placed him on the 60-day DL. HOUSTON ASTROSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Announced a player development contract with Oklahoma City (PCL). Extended its player development contract with Tri-City (NYP) through the 2012 season.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Announced the resignation of chief financial officer Anthony Noto, effective Oct. 4. PITTSBURGH STEELERSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Re-signed QB Byron Leftwich. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Signed CB Tramaine Brock from the practice squad. Waived LB Diyral Briggs.

HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Signed G Steve Mason to a two-year contract extension. PITTSBURGH PENGUINSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Signed general manager Ray Shero to a five-year contract extension through the 2015-16 season. ST. LOUIS BLUESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Released F Nick MacNeil. COLLEGE LA SALLEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Named Eric Smith volunteer assistant baseball coach. LOUISIANA-MONROEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Named Robert Lee menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant basketball coach. RUTGERSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Announced DL Anthony La Lota has transferred from Michigan. SAINT AUGUSTINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Named Erasto Hatchett and Johnny White menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant basketball coaches. VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Announced freshman RB Dominique Wallace has quit the football team.

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the room. This is a tragic loss for our football team, and his family is in all of our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.â&#x20AC;? McKinley was a second-year pro who was on the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s injured reserve list with a leg injury. He played in eight games as a rookie in 2009 with seven kick returns for 158 yards. McKinley was a fifth-round draft choice out of South Carolina in 2009. He attended South Cobb High School in Austell, Ga.

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at the film and see the mistakes they made, things that they did well and how they can get better.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a different challenge for North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experienced players, who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the excitement of newfound playing time to keep them energized. Yates and his fellow seniors prepared all offseason believing they had the pieces in place to make a run at the ACC championship in their final year on campus. Now, with many of those pieces missing, the Tar Heels are left to fight off the what-if questions. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re focusing on making do with what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got rather than thinking about the plays they could have made with what they had before NCAA investigators first arrived on campus in July. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know we can still make it a year for us,â&#x20AC;? Yates said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just trying to do everything in our power to go out and make the best of it.â&#x20AC;?

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an interception and lost another fumble before getting yanked early in the fourth quarter of the 20-7 loss to Tampa Bay.

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Atlanta Falcons running back Jason Snelling (44) runs over the Arizona Cardinals defense including Paris Lenon (51) in the second half of their NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Just look who’s 2-0 The Associated Press

Sure, it’s only two weeks into the NFL season. Still, look who is undefeated — and who is winless. Yep, that’s the Bears and Buccaneers and Chiefs and Texans at the top of the standings. And the defending division champion Vikings and Cowboys at the bottom. Chicago, Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Miami and Pittsburgh all missed the playoffs last season. They all are 2-0 after Sunday’s games. The Bears won seven games in 2009, four more than the Buccaneers managed. Yet Tampa Bay leads the NFC South after a 20-7 win at Carolina. Not getting wins are highly touted Minnesota and Dallas. It’s too early to panic, but the Vikings have the deeper hole because Chicago and Green Bay already are two games in front of them in the NFC North.

Bears 27, Cowboys 20

DALLAS (AP) — Jay Cutler overcame several early hard hits to throw three touchdown passes. Dallas blew a chance to tie it at 20 when David Buehler badly missed a 44-yard field goal with 7:23 left, and Chicago immediately drove for a lead-extending touchdown. Buehler made a 48-yarder with 1:17 left, but the Bears grabbed an onside kick. .

Dolphins 14, Vikings 10

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Favre had his worst game with Vikings, and Miami stopped Adrian Peterson on fourth-and-goal from the 1 to preserve the victory. Koa Misi recovered Favre’s fumble in the end zone for a touchdown and Brian Hartline scored on a 5-yard pass from Chad Henne.

Texans 30, Redskins 27, OT

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Neil Rackers kicked a 35-yard field goal with 3:24 left in overtime, and Matt Schaub passed for a franchise-record 497 yards for Houston. Schaub completed 38 of 52 passes with three touchdowns and one interception.

Chiefs 16, Browns 14

CLEVELAND (AP) — Brandon Flowers returned an interception for a score, Ryan Succop kicked three field goals and Kansas City converted a late fourth-down gamble by coach Todd Haley. Jerome Harrison, who ran for 286 yards against the Chiefs last year, was held to 33 yards on 16 carries. =

Steelers 19, Titans 11

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Antonio Brown scored on an 89-yard kickoff return to open the game, and Pittsburgh forced seven turnovers. Pittsburgh also snapped Chris Johnson’s 100-yard rushing streak at 12 straight. The NFL’s rushing champ had 16 carries for 34 yards.

Falcons 41, Cardinals 7

ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan matched a career high with three touchdown passes, and third-string running back Jason Snelling rushed for 129 yards and scored three times for Atlanta (1-1). Snelling took over after the top two backs, Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood, went out with injuries. Ryan threw for 225 yards.

Colts 38, Giants 14

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns in easily outplaying younger brother Eli. In the second NFL meeting of siblings as starting quarterbacks, Peyton got lots of help from his

running game and a Colts defense that was overrun last week against Houston. Joseph Addai rushed for 92 yards, Donald Brown added 69 and Indianapolis (1-1) forced Eli Manning to fumble twice, resulting in 14 points.

Jets 28, Patriots 14 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mark Sanchez threw a careerhigh three touchdown passes, including two in the second half, and the Jets held on despite losing Darrelle Revis. The victory over the Patriots (1-1) ended a tumultuous week for the Jets (1-1), who were investigated by the NFL for the treatment of a female reporter at practice last weekend.

Packers 34, Bills 7 GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Clay Matthews had three sacks to lead Green Bay’s dominant defense and Aaron Rodgers threw for two TDs and scrambled for another. Rodgers threw for 255 yards, with touchdowns to Donald Driver and James Jones. He also ran 9 yards for a score. Linebacker Brandon Chillar and rookie safety Morgan Burnett intercepted Trent Edwards and the Packers (2-0) held the Bills (0-2) to 186 yards of total offense.

Eagles 35, Lions 32 DETROIT (AP) — Michael Vick threw two touchdown passes in the first half in his first start in four years, and Philadelphia (1-1) held off a late rally. LeSean McCoy gave the Eagles an 18-point lead with his third score with 6:17 left. The Lions (0-2) pulled within three points and recovered an onside kick with 1:50 left, but turned the ball over on downs without gaining a yard.

Bengals 15, Ravens 10 CINCINNATI (AP) — Mike Nugent kicked a career-high five field goals, two of them in the closing minutes. Cincinnati (1-1) won the division by going 6-0 for the first time in franchise history. Nugent extended the Bengals’ streak of division wins to a club-record eight.

Chargers 38, Jaguars 13 SAN DIEGO (AP) — Philip Rivers threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns and the Chargers (1-1) forced six turnovers by the Jaguars (1-1). Rookie running back Ryan Mathews hurt his right ankle in the second quarter and didn’t return. He also fumbled for the second straight game, one of San Diego’s three turnovers.

Broncos 31, Seahawks 14 DENVER (AP) — Kyle Orton threw for 307 yards and two TDs, and top draft pick Demaryius Thomas caught eight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown against Seattle (1-1). The Broncos (1-1) won their 11th straight home opener and improved to 24-3 in home openers since 1984, the best mark in major professional sports during that span.

Raiders 16, Rams 14 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Bruce Gradkowski replaced an ineffective Jason Campbell after halftime and led the Raiders to three scoring drives. Gradkowski threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Louis Murphy, Darren McFadden ran for 145 yards and Sebastian Janikowski kicked three field goals to give Oakland (1-1) its first win in a home opener since 2004.

“I don’t know where his confidence level is at, or really where our confidence level is on offense right now,” Fox said. “So this is just a move to try to spark our offense and we’ll see how it goes.” Moore has led Carolina on only two touchdown drivers, completed just 41 percent of his passes and has a passer rating of 41.8. The Panthers have the 28th-ranked offense in the NFL through Sunday’s games after being the first team in at least 14 years to not score an offensive touchdown in the preseason. “There were some plays out there that we left, no doubt,” Fox said of Sunday’s game. “We’ve got to be able to make those in game situations. Talking to the team today, we’ve got to spark our offense, in particular the passing game. So we’re going to start Jimmy Clausen this week and see how that renders. We’ll let Matt sit back and watch.”

Clausen is 7 of 15 for 59 yards and one interception in two brief stints for Carolina. It’s a quick rise to starter after Clausen’s unexpected drop in April’s draft. Once considered a top 10 pick, Clausen slipped to 48th overall to Carolina amid questions about a toe injury and his attitude. Clausen was greeted with cheers when he replaced Moore early in the fourth quarter Sunday. He completed six passes — as many as Moore completed all game — on his first possession. But the drive ended with running back Jonathan Stewart being stopped short on fourth-andgoal from the 1. Clausen was intercepted by Aqib Talib later in the game on a deflected pass. But after stubbornly sticking with an ineffective Delhomme for much of last season until he was sidelined with a broken finger, Fox wasted little time dumping Moore, who has made 10 NFL starts. The move comes as Fox faces uncertainty himself as works in the final year of his contract. “Somehow or another we have to gain some confidence in the passing game,” Fox said. “We’ll see if this works.”

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weather/nation Weather The Daily Courier Weather Today

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Asheville 85/58

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Greenville 85/60

Raleigh 88/62

Kinston 86/59

Fayetteville 90/62

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Nation Today Man killed inside S.C. hospital after fight

CHESTER, S.C. (AP) — A man has been shot and killed in a South Carolina hospital after a fight at a nearby nightclub. Chester County Sheriff Richard Smith said several people were shot and wounded around 2 a.m. Monday at a nightclub in Chester. Those injured either drove themselves or were driven by friends to the Chester Regional Medical Center. Smith says a second shooting happened at the hospital near the emergency room. Coroner Terry Tinker told The Herald of Rock Hill that 20-yearold Derek Antwon Chalk of Chester was shot several times and died from his injuries. It was not immediately known if Chalk also had been shot in the earlier fight. Smith says no one has been arrested in either shooting.

Aspiring rapper pleads guilty to killing 4 in Va.

FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — An aspiring rapper in the “horrorcore” genre pleaded guilty Monday to killing his 16-year-old girlfriend, her parents and her friend days after the adults chaperoned the teens at a music festival featuring artists rhyming about raping, killing and mutilating people. Richard “Sam” McCroskey, 21, was sentenced to life in prison as part of his agreement to plead guilty to two counts of capital murder and two counts of first-degree murder. He initially was charged with four counts of capital murder, which could have resulted in the death penalty if convicted on the charges. His attorney, Cary Bowen, said after the hearing that the prospect of a conviction on capital mur-

der charges was a major factor in agreeing to the guilty plea. “Four bodies are pretty compelling evidence,” Bowen said. “This is the kind of stuff that citizens any place in this country are terrified it could happen to them. This is the kind of case death penalties arise from.” McCroskey, from Castro Valley, Calif., arrived at the Prince Edward County Circuit Court shackled, in a loose-fitting orange jumpsuit and under heavy guard. He did not look at family members gathered on side of the courtroom, and showed little emotion during the hearing. He replied “yes” and “no” to questions from the judge in Prince Edward County Circuit Court. He declined to offer a statement in court but Bowen said his client was preparing a message to give to the victims’ families. He described McCroskey’s mood as “somber.”

3 children found shot dead in Texas apartment HOUSTON (AP) — Three children were found shot dead in their beds Sunday at a suburban Houston apartment building, and their father was charged with their murders after surviving an apparent suicide attempt, authorities said. Muhammed Goher, 47, was charged with three counts of capital murder in the Sunday morning shootings, said Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Jamie Wagner. Goher was in stable condition Sunday afternoon at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for what investigators say was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head, Wagner said. A sheriff’s office statement said he was expected to survive. Goher’s two daughters, ages 14 and 7, and a 12-year-old son were killed in the shootings, which were reported around 9:45 a.m.

Associated Press

A helicopter is used to drop water on the wildfire that burns in the foothills of Herriman, Utah, on Monday. A wind-stoked wildfire sparked at a firing range during a National Guard training session blazed across thousands of acres Monday.

Utah wildfire was sparked by live fire Guard training HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — A wind-stoked wildfire sparked at a firing range during a National Guard training session blazed across thousands of acres Monday as crews rushed to keep it from burning more than the three homes that authorities said were destroyed overnight. The fire moved back on itself Monday as the Utah National Guard acknowledged it wasn’t the first time that live-fire exercises had sparked a fire at Camp Williams, a sprawling compound 30 miles south of Salt Lake City. Revising earlier reports, fire spokesman Mike Bohling told The Associated Press that three homes were destroyed, not four. Bohling attributed the widely reported discrepancy to confusion during the overnight firefighting operation, and said several sheds, recreational vehicles and at least one water pump house had been damaged or destroyed in the fire area. Overnight conditions helped firefighters get a handle on the blaze by Monday morning and keep it from spreading, but authorities were trying to keep the evacuated area clear of people as a precaution. “If we get a change of winds, a pickup in winds, it’s game-on again,” Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder said. “Right now we’re in a fairly static situation but it could turn on us again.”

Residents and Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon were questioning the National Guard’s decision to fire weapons in dry and windy conditions Sunday, but Lt. Col. Hank McIntire said wind wasn’t a factor until after the fire took hold. “There’s always the possibility that some ammunition will catch brush on fire. We felt like we had it extinguished yesterday, then some embers reignited in the wind and it got away from us,” McIntire told AP on Monday. “That’s when the wind picked up and got it going again, and it rolled through Camp Williams.” By early Monday, 1,652 homes had been evacuated, said fire information officer Jason Curry. Another fire spokeswoman, Kim Osborn, said authorities got a better estimate on the damage by Monday afternoon and reduced it from 10,000 acres to about 3,500, or less than 6 square miles. Five tanker planes were in the air, dropping suppressant and trying to get as much of the fire under control before Tuesday, when winds were expected to increase, she said. “We’re doing all that we can to keep everybody safe,” Osborn said. “It’s looking good now.” Winder said he didn’t expect any more evacuations as firefighters continued to get the fire under control Monday.

California sect members found praying in a park PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) — Families of the missing fretted. Deputies fanned out across the high desert on horses and in helicopters. Neighbors marveled at the commotion of patrol cars and satellite trucks that appeared suddenly in their quiet streets. The only people who seemed to take the disappearance of 13 adherents of a breakaway religious sect in stride were the members themselves, who were found enjoying the afternoon in leisure and prayer in a park Sunday. “I guess it was a misunderstanding, and I’m sorry about that,” Martha Clavel, 39, told KNX radio about 24 hours she and the other three adults and nine children were reported missing by worried husbands. The two men showed deputies letters saying the group was awaiting an apocalyptic event and would soon see Jesus and their dead relatives in heaven. They accused the group’s purported leader, 32-year-old Reyna Marisol Chicas, of “brainwashing” members of the group based in Palmdale, a northeast Los Angeles County city of 139,000. “These letters read like a will and testament. They read like goodbye letters,” said sheriff’s spokesman Steve Whitmore. “Coupled with the two husbands that come in and tell us ’Our wives are missing, we believe they are under the spell of this lady,”’ deputies had no choice but to treat the matter seriously, said Whitmore. Before Sunday, when the group

of El Salvadoran immigrants were found just before noon at Jackie Robinson Park near Palmdale, they were last seen very early Saturday by a sheriff’s deputy who discovered them praying in their parked vehicles outside of a Palmdale high school. When the deputy made contact, adults in the group told him they were praying against violence in schools and against sexual immorality, specifically premarital sex. Later in the afternoon, the two men reported the members missing. In a purse that one member left with her husband, investigators found cell phones, identifications, deeds to property, and letters indicating the adherents were awaiting the Rapture. The woman had asked her husband to pray over the purse, sheriff’s Captain Mike Parker said. “In essence, they indicated there may be a journey to the next world,” Whitmore said of the letters. Group member Alma Miranda Pleitez, 28, said fears for their safety were unfounded. Up to 70 deputies were combing over a 700 square mile checkerboard of suburban neighborhoods, unfinished subdivisions, weed-covered lots and desert wilderness in search of the missing group members. On Chicas’ usually quiet street, neighbors craned their necks at the deputies and reporters gathered outside her seemingly empty two-story gray stucco home.

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Business/finance

THE MARKET IN REVIEW

STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS

NYSE

7,266.02+111.37

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name L-1 Ident Netezza Prestige ZaleCp Ennis Inc Caplease OfficeDpt WilmCS BrkfldH LeeEnt

Last 11.64 28.27 8.87 2.00 18.61 5.76 4.43 2.49 8.12 2.47

Chg +1.94 +3.67 +1.05 +.22 +1.91 +.56 +.41 +.23 +.74 +.22

%Chg +20.0 +14.9 +13.4 +12.4 +11.4 +10.8 +10.2 +10.2 +10.0 +9.8

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

AMEX

2,007.36 +18.41

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last CAMAC n 2.84 Vringo n 3.26 BowlA 12.50 VirnetX 12.30 CapGold n 3.87 AdcareHlt 3.33 eMagin 3.27 AmDGEn n 2.99 StreamGSv 3.93 HstnAEn 9.64

Chg +.41 +.36 +1.36 +1.23 +.33 +.28 +.27 +.24 +.31 +.69

%Chg +16.9 +12.4 +12.2 +11.1 +9.3 +9.2 +9.0 +8.7 +8.6 +7.7

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Chg %Chg ChNBorun n 7.59 -.86 -10.2 SouFun n 66.80 -6.70 -9.1 ChCBlood n 5.45 -.51 -8.6 PrUPShR2K39.94-3.64 -8.4 DrSCBear rs27.10-2.46 -8.3 DREBear rs21.43 -1.70 -7.3 STR Hld n 21.48 -1.69 -7.3 FdAgricA 7.77 -.58 -6.9 IntPap 21.97 -1.49 -6.4 BarcShtD n42.27 -2.77 -6.2

Name Last Tofutti 2.35 Engex 3.31 SuprmInd 2.15 UnivPwr 3.40 NewConcEn2.98 FieldPnt 3.03 PernixTh 3.34 CagleA 6.30 IncOpR 5.01 ChinNEPet 4.51

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Citigrp 3276580 3.99 +.04 S&P500ETF1810222114.21 +1.72 BkofAm 1266720 13.74 +.34 iShR2K 668073 67.02 +1.81 L-1 Ident 609101 11.64 +1.94 DirFnBear 543459 12.42 -.70 SprintNex 526380 4.63 +.19 iShEMkts 515992 43.70 +.68 SPDR Fncl 505994 14.89 +.27 FordM 490524 12.57 +.08

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg RaeSyst 72793 1.56 +.52 NthgtM g 41386 3.48 +.07 NwGold g 32247 6.17 +.25 NovaGld g 31558 8.62 -.10 GoldStr g 29976 5.14 +.07 GrtBasG g 23953 2.49 -.06 Taseko 17344 4.57 +.19 VirnetX 16927 12.30 +1.23 AmO&G 16299 7.81 +.26 NA Pall g 14241 3.99 +.01

Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

DIARY

2,490 586 69 3,145 303 9 3,891,487,786

Chg %Chg -.25 -9.6 -.31 -8.6 -.20 -8.5 -.29 -7.9 -.22 -6.9 -.17 -5.3 -.16 -4.6 -.30 -4.5 -.23 -4.4 -.20 -4.2

DIARY

Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

305 188 35 528 24 2 103,564,663

DAILY DOW JONES

NASDAQ 2,355.83 +40.22

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Chg NuHoriz lf 6.89 +3.48 InternetB 13.16 +4.05 OlScCTrI pf 3.99 +.87 Ku6Media 4.13 +.85 ReadgIntB 8.40 +1.60 BeasleyB 5.19 +.94 Rdiff.cm 4.90 +.81 DiamHill 71.75+11.39 Local.com 4.11 +.63 MatlSci 4.46 +.66

%Chg +102.1 +44.5 +27.9 +25.9 +23.4 +22.1 +19.8 +18.9 +18.1 +17.4

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Jingwei 4.64 Comarco 2.16 Sigmatr 5.75 LiveDeal rs 4.50 VSB Bcp 10.22 RandCap 2.95 PremFin 6.08 Apricus rs 2.15 NwCentBcp 3.92 KeyuanPet 4.84

Chg -.56 -.26 -.65 -.47 -1.03 -.29 -.58 -.20 -.36 -.44

%Chg -10.8 -10.7 -10.2 -9.5 -9.2 -9.0 -8.7 -8.5 -8.4 -8.3

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg SiriusXM 843559 1.18 +.06 PwShs QQQ770394 48.83 +.83 Cisco 550735 21.75 -.11 Oracle 481868 27.49 +.01 Microsoft 445936 25.43 +.21 Intel 440376 18.93 +.12 RschMotn 307545 45.14 -1.58 MicronT 304831 6.94 +.18 Yahoo 259082 13.86 -.03 Apple Inc 232469 283.23 +7.86 Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

DIARY

2,144 557 88 2,789 164 29 1,969,213,248

LOOKING FOR DIRECTION IN THIS 10,800 LET’S TALK. VOLATILE MARKET? Dow Jones industrials Close: 10,753.62 Change: 145.77 (1.4%)

52-Week High Low

11,258.01 4,812.87 408.57 7,743.74 1,999.24 2,535.28 1,219.80 852.90 12,847.91 745.95

10,540 10,280

11,600

10 DAYS

11,200 10,800

9,430.08 3,546.48 346.95 6,355.83 1,689.19 2,024.27 1,010.91 651.78 10,543.89 553.30

STOCK MARKET INDEXES Name

Dow Industrials Dow Transportation Dow Utilities NYSE Composite Amex Market Value Nasdaq Composite S&P 500 S&P MidCap Wilshire 5000 Russell 2000

10,400

10,753.62 +145.77 4,475.12 +41.46 397.02 +5.90 7,266.02 +111.37 2,007.36 +18.41 2,355.83 +40.22 1,142.71 +17.12 793.79 +12.97 12,002.65 +191.26 669.98 +18.54

YTD %Chg %Chg

+1.37 +.94 +1.51 +1.56 +.93 +1.74 +1.52 +1.66 +1.62 +2.85

+3.12 +9.16 -.25 +1.13 +10.00 +3.82 +2.48 +9.24 +3.93 +7.13

12-mo %Chg

+9.97 +13.22 +4.08 +4.27 +12.38 +10.19 +7.33 +13.45 +8.78 +8.77

MUTUAL FUNDS

10,000 9,600

Net Chg

Last

Total Assets Obj ($Mlns) NAV

Name

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

CI 141,885 LB 61,740 LG 57,889 IH 54,531 LG 50,996 WS 49,365 MA 47,650 LB 45,058 LB 44,398 LB 42,852 LV 36,729 FV 35,626 FB 35,326 CI 34,887 LV 34,596 CA 30,980 WS 28,903 CI 28,710 MA 28,597 LB 28,315 LB 28,219 CI 28,009 MA 27,705 LB 27,026 FB 25,240 LB 24,819 FB 24,209 LG 24,208 LV 15,194 LB 7,967 LB 3,816 GS 1,456 LV 1,065 SR 477 LG 161

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

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In this Sept. 17 photo, a trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks extended their September rally into a fourth week Monday as traders eye the Federal Reserve’s meeting in the coming days. Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The longest recession the country has endured since the Great Depression ended in June 2009, a group that dates the beginning and end of recessions declared Monday. The National Bureau of Economic Research, a panel of academic economists based in Cambridge, Mass., said the recession lasted 18 months. It started in December 2007 and ended in June 2009. Previously the longest post World War II downturns were those in 1973-1975 and in 1981-1982. Both of those lasted 16 months. The NBER decision makes official what many economists have believed for some time, that the recession ended in the summer of 2009. But it won’t make much difference to most Americans — especially the nearly 15 million without jobs. Americans are coping with 9.6 percent unemvince analysts that the market ployment, scant wage gains, weak home values had enough momentum to surge and the worst foreclosure market in decades. higher. President Barack Obama saw little reason to celMany automatic buy and sell ebrate the group’s finding that the recession had orders are set around market ended. milestones such as these, and Appearing at a town-hall meeting sponsored by investors watch those levels CNBC, Obama said times are still very hard for closely for clues about which people “who are struggling,” including those who way the market may go next. are out of work and many others who are having Five stocks rose for every one difficulty paying their bills. that fell on the New York Stock “The hole was so deep that a lot of people out Exchange, where volume came there are still hurting,” the president said. It’s to 955 million shares. going “to take more time to solve” an economic Investors have been encourproblem that was years in the making, he added. aged by better economic The economy started growing again in the Julyreports this month, especially to-September quarter of 2009, after a record four on jobs and manufacturing, to straight quarters of declines. Thus, the April-tosend stocks steadily higher in June quarter of 2009, marked the last quarter September. The Dow is up 7.4 when the economy was shrinking. At that time, percent in the month to date, it contracted just 0.7 percent, after suffering the S&P 8.9 percent. The gains through much deeper declines. That factored into have defied predictions that the NBER’s decision to pinpoint the end of the September would follow a hisrecession in June. torical pattern of being dismal Any future downturn in the economy would now for stocks. mark the start of a new recession, not the continuDeal news sent IBM shares up ation of the December 2007 recession, NBER said. $1.60, or 1.2 percent, to $131.79. That’s important because if the economy starts Its acquisition target, Netezza, shrinking again, it could mark the onset of a “dourose $3.67, or 14.9 percent, to ble-dip” recession. For many economists, the last $28.27. time that happened was in 1981-82. Bond prices barely budged as investors await word Tuesday from the Fed. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves opposite its price, fell to 2.71 percent from 2.74 percent late Friday.

Investors keep rally going

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks extended their September rally into a fourth week Monday as investors hoped for more moves by the Federal Reserve to prop up the economy. Buying accelerated after the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, the market measure most often used by professional traders, broke through the high end of its recent range. Technical analysts see that as a bullish sign for the market. The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 146 points to its highest close since May. Buyers were also encouraged by an announcement from a group of economists declaring that the most recent recession ended in June 2009. The Fed meets Tuesday to discuss interest rates, and investors are hoping for a sign that the central bank might make more moves to keep rates low. There is a growing expectation that the Fed’s rate-setting committee could relaunch programs to buy Treasurys and mortgage bonds in an effort to stimulate the economy. At the very least, it might hint at future plans. “The Fed will hint at it, put it on the table, but not do anything,” predicted Brian

Gendreau at Financial Network Investment Corp. A number of economic indicators have topped forecasts in recent weeks, propelling stocks higher, but the economy is far from strong. If the Fed starts buying bonds again it could drive interest rates lower, enabling companies and consumers to get cheaper loans. The Fed had a similar bond-buying program in place earlier this year. In corporate news, IBM Corp. said it would buy data storage provider Netezza Corp. for about $1.7 billion in cash. Investors see acquisitions as a sign companies are more comfortable spending their spare cash built up during the recession. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 145.77 points, or 1.4 percent, to close at 10,753.62. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 17.12, or 1.5 percent, to 1,142.71. The Nasdaq composite rose 40.22, or 1.7 percent, to 2,355.83. The S&P 500 climbed solidly above the key technical level of 1,131, the high end of its recent trading range. The S&P briefly crossed that barrier on Friday for the first time since June 21, but not for long enough to con-

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The seAson oF AuTumn Fall, or autumn, is the third of four seasons that we experience All hings ord eArch in a calendar year. The first day of fall coincides with the autumnal Find the words hidden in the puzzle below. equinox, when the sun is directly over the equator in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumnal equinox occurs around September 23, and in the Southern Hemisphere, it occurs around March 21. For this reason, autumn months in the Northern Hemisphere fall in the months of September, October, November, and, sometimes, early December. In the Southern Hemisphere, the autumn months are opposite of the Northern Hemisphere; they occur late March through early June. The reason for the difference is due to the distance from the sun that each hemisphere is located. The farther away from the sun, the cooler and shorter the days will become. Fall is a very pleasant time of year. The temperatures are cooler than summer, but they are not cold. Many activities occur at this time because of the nice weather. Oktoberfest is celebrated in many parts of the world, and Thanksgiving is celebrated in November in the United States. The American football season begins in early fall, as well as many other sport seasons. Outdoor activities, such as hay rides and camp fires, are popular. Animals begin to gather food in the fall and make preparations for the winter Hidden Words: months. Birds begin to migrate south for the winter, and farmers Acorns, Autumn, Bonfire, Chili, Cornucopia, harvest their crops. The scenery changes as the leaves turn vivid Fall, Festivals, Football, Halloween, Harcolors of orange and red before they fall off the trees. vest, Hayride, Leaves, Pumpkins, Sweater,

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A carnival of flavors Local fairs offer tempting, sweet and fried treats Cotton Candy

In the U.S. it’s known as cotton candy and in the U.K. candyfloss, but whatever the name, it’s sweet stuff that melts in your mouth. A form of spun sugar, cotton candy is mostly air. Food coloring is used to change the natural white color. Cotton candy was first recorded around mid-18th century. At that time, spun sugar was an expensive, labor-intensive endeavor and was not generally available to the average person. Machine-spun cotton candy was invented in 1897 by William Morrison and John C. Wharton and first introduced to a wide audience at the 1904 World’s Fair as “Fairy Floss” with great success, selling 68,655 boxes at the then-high $0.25, half the cost of admission to the fair. Fairy floss was renamed to “cotton candy” in the 1920s. Cotton candy is made by a machine that spins sugar and food coloring at a high speed while heaters melt the sugar. The molten sugar solifies in the air and is caught in a large metal bowl. When dry, the confection is soft and fluffy. A typical serving on a stick is at least one ounce and contains about 100 to 115 calories. It is sometimes sold in bags containing several servings.

Kettle Corn

Kettle corn is a sweet-and-salty variety of popcorn that adds granulated sugar, salt and oil. In the 18th century, kettle corn was introduced to colonial palates in the United States. It is referenced in the diaries of Dutch Settlers in Pennsylvania circa 1776. It was a special treat often consumed at fairs or other festive occasions. The corn is cooked for maximum taste in iron kettles and then sweetened with sugar or honey before adding salt. The combination was widely popular in the early 19th century but fell from wide usage during the 20th century. In the early 21st century, kettle corn has made something of a comeback in America, especially at 19th century living history events. As of the 21st century, it is cooked and sold at fairs and flea markets throughout the United States, especially art and craft shows. Craving it after the fair’s left town? Microwave versions are on supermarket shelves.

Candy Apple

The term “candy apple red” comes from the popular fair item, candy apples. Candy apples are whole apples covered in a hard sugar candy coating. The coating is made of cooled sugar syrup that is tinted red and sometimes flavored with cinnamon. The sugar syrup is heated to the “hard crack” stage before coating the apple. When the syrup cools, the result is the hard candy surface. The first batch of candied apples is said to have appeared in 1908. Toppings on candy apples vary from place to place and, says Wikipedia, a common treat at autumn festivals. In England, toffee apples are more commonly eaten on November 5th (also known as Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night) rather than Halloween, while in the United States, candy apples are most commonly eaten during autumn. In Latin American countries, candy apples are popular throughout those countries’ extended holiday season. Caramel apples are more popular in much of the United States, with candy apples unknown in some regions.[citation needed] In Germany they are most often associated with the Christmas season. They are also sometimes sold at carnivals and fairs. In China, a similar treat called Tanghulu is made by coating small fruits (traditionally hawthorns) with hard sugar syrup. Other variations include caramel or taffy apples, and chocolate apples. More Fair Foods, Page 8B

Get crispy chicken without frying a thing Though the weather still feels like summer in the Carolinas, Jim is redoing the deck, so the grill is stuck in the garage. That inspired me to make a chicken dish that will be great in the upcoming fall months. It is not a particularly fast dish, but it requires little fuss. Make it on a Sunday afternoon, when you are going to be home, but don’t necessarily want to be chained to the kitchen, and you want something with a little more texture and interest than a stew. Use bone-in skin-on chicken thighs for this, and the trick to very crispy skin is very simple. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium low heat – low heat if your burners run hot – and place your chicken thighs skin-sided own. Then walk away. Yes, just walk away. This dish calls for lots of shallots and whole garlic cloves, so you can peel those now. Don’t worry – the long cooking mellows the garlic and shallots so they are soft and sweet, not strong at all. Many grocery stores carry shallots and garlic that are already peeled. Taking advantage of that makes this an even easier dish. This chicken adapts nicely to several different vegetables. As pictured, it is made with whole shallots, garlic cloves and little yellow dutch potatoes, but you could substitute fennel bulb, chunks of winter squash or parsnips for the potatoes. I use a whole head of garlic (about 10 cloves), and about four potatoes and

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four shallots per person. The little yellow Dutch potatoes hold their shape well, and they are very creamy, but don’t hesitate to substitute little new potatoes, fingerlings or Yukon golds. Baking potato would likely get too mushy prepared this way. After about 30 minutes, check to see if your chicken skin is nice and crisp. If you want to reduce the fat in the dish, you can remove the thighs from the pan and pour off the excess. Return the thighs to the pan, still skin side down, and toss in the shallots, garlic and whatever root vegetable you are using. Add a sprig of rosemary and a little salt and pepper. If you don’t have fresh rosemary, a couple of big pinches of dried are fine. In about 15 minutes, go turn your chicken skin side up, add a couple of cups of chicken broth and move the heat up to medium. Leave the pan uncovered. If you are using a packaged chicken broth, go with a lower sodium variety, because the broth is going to concentrate. After about 20 minutes, take a peek in the pan. You are looking for

Crispy Chicken

all that broth to reduce to a glaze – a sort of sticky, syrupy goodness that will coat the root vegetables in a natural sauce. When you have that, spoon your veggies onto a plate along with the sauce. I like, then, to put the chicken back in the pan, skin side down, and cook it over a medium high heat for just a few minutes, ensuring skin as crisp as a perfect piece of bacon. If you take this extra step, the glaze left in the pan will

concentrate on the crisp skin for an added punch of flavor. Serve with a crisp green salad and enjoy the soft golden garlic cloves smeared on a chewy slice of french bread. Yum! Gail Prather is a kitchen addict, cooking teacher, caterer and author of the food blog “Curious Cook in the Kitchen.” Visit the blog at curiouscookinthekitchen.blogspot. com.

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Hundreds of artists, their families and friends, and county art lovers attended the September 17 Celebration of the Arts Reception. The Celebration of the Arts Show and Sale continues through Sunday at 5 p.m.

SPINDALE —Six artists received awards at the 2010 Celebration of the Arts Show sponsored by the Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild. Juror Connie Bostic from Asheville named the winners at the Event Reception on September 17 at the Foundation, Isothermal Community College. A mother and daughter received the top awards for clay. Donna King for her “Monkey Inside” and her daughter Kiowa Cilone for a series called “Dream Boats.” King and Cilone are owners and instructors at the Good Earth Pottery in Forest City. First place for painting went to Spindale resident Nikki Hicks for her oil “My Valley,” evocative of a beloved California landscape. Also winning awards for painting were two Rutherfordton artists: Diane Tucker for her pair of clowns painted for her forthcoming book, and Bill Van Arnhem for his nostalgic streetscape called “Country Store.” Metal artist Ralph Berger of Rutherfordton received the top award for three-dimensional art for his large spiral work “Neighbors.” The Celebration of the Arts Show and Sale continues through Sunday at 5 p.m.

At left, Ralph Berger won a first place ribbon at the Visual Artists Guild’s Celebration of the Arts with his metalwork “Neighbors.” Bottom left, Nikki Hicks won first place in the category of two-dimensional arts for her oil landscape painting, “My Valley.” Hicks teaches painting and drawing at the Visual Arts Center in Rutherfordton. Below center, A family of winners. Donna King (left) and daughter Kiowa Cilone won top honors for clay. They are shown here with Cilone’s “Dream Boat” fanciful hand-built boats with wings. Above right, Dianne Tucker with her paintings of two clowns. At bottom right, Juror Connie Bostic (left) and Celebration Event Manager Linda McGregor presented the artist awards.

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Next generation gives new life Dear Abby: My mother passed away two years ago, and her first great-grandchild will be born in less than two months. I had hoped when I was still in my 30s to have a child of my own, so I had Mom crochet me a baby set — sweater, booties, cap and blanket. Sadly, motherhood for me was not to be. Do you think this baby set should go to the firstborn great-grandchild, or to Mom’s favorite grandchild’s children? The color is gender-neutral. Should I perhaps “loan” it to each of the greatgrandchildren when they arrive to ensure that it will be maintained as a family heirloom? I paid for all the materials and Mom’s time in creating these items. I feel it would be selfish not to share them. — Soonto-be Great Aunt Dear Soon-to-be Great Aunt: If you wish to establish that the baby set will become a family heirloom, stipulate that it is your intention that it be shared among the family members as more children come along. I do not recommend playing favorites with it, because to do so could create resentment. However, it is important that you understand that once the baby set is given, it will be out of your control. There are no guarantees that it won’t be damaged or hoarded. So unless you are ready to let go of it emotion-

Dear Abby Abigail van Buren

ally, don’t give it away. Dear Abby: I am writing about a random act of kindness. Last night my husband and I went out to dinner with our two small children. He’s in the Army and wore his uniform because he had gotten off late and he didn’t want to keep the kids from eating while he changed. While we waited for our meal to be served, our waiter came to us and said it was our “lucky night.” The couple seated next to us was paying for the entire meal. We only got the gentleman’s name — it was Russell, like our son’s — but not hers. We want to express our gratitude to her. And we hope her birthday was as delightful as our evening was, thanks to her. — Touched Dear Touched: I’m sure it was. Happy people like to spread the joy around. And thank you for reminding me and my readers how much an expression of gratitude to our members of the military can mean to those who receive one.

Meds or not for hand tremors? Dear Dr. Gott: Can you tell me if there is a safe and effective home remedy for hand tremors? My father is 69 years old and has stopped going to his doctor for his monthly B12 shots, which were given to reduce his hand tremors. I advised him to try drinking six to eight ounces of warm sage tea up to three times a day, but can you recommend something else that will work for him? Dear Reader: While there is a genetic tendency, no one knows why tremors exist; however, they represent an abnormal communication between specific areas of the brain. Symptoms of essential tremor begin gradually, can be aggravated by emotional stress and temperature extremes, and differ from Parkinson’s because they happen when a person’s hands, head and voice are being used. Parkinson’s tremor, in contrast, tends to occur when the hands are at rest, without involvement of the head or voice. If treatment is required — and it isn’t in all cases — tranquilizers, antiseizure

Puzzle

Ask Dr. Gott Dr. Peter M. Gott medications, beta blockers ordinarily prescribed for hypertension and Botox injections might be prescribed. Alternative treatment includes massage, hypnosis, acupuncture and relaxation techniques, such as tai chi or yoga. One consideration is 100 milligrams of grape-seed extract and 50 micrograms of vitamin B50. B12 fights anemia and nerve damage, and is said to reverse the symptoms of Bell’s palsy. If it helped your father’s tremor, he might consider the monthly injection once again. In any event, I would suggest that you speak with his physician to determine whether his tremor is benign or has an underlying cause. In that way, you will know whether to lean toward something.

IN THE STARS Your Birthday, Sept. 21; You’re likely to be far more successful in the year ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Don’t be jockeyed into a position where you won’t be able to bargain. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Obviously you need to listen to what everyone has to say. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Allocate a little time to a pleasurable pursuit. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - There are strong indications that you could get involved in a sticky situation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - This is not a particularly good day to talk to someone whose help you need. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - Someone is jealous of you. Be extra careful. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Be particularly picky whom you select to team up with. ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Important work-related issues should not be based on any hunches or instincts. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Have as little as possible to do with companions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - It’s apt to be a totally wasted day. CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Don’t allow yourself to be drawn into a heated debate nobody will win. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Verbal agreements aren’t likely to count for anything.

4B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Nation/world

UN speakers: Millennium goals still achievable

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday pledged to boost aid to the world’s poorest by 20 percent over the next three years and issued a plea for other developed nations to join him in meeting U.N. anti-poverty targets by 2015. With Millennium Development Goals, set by the U.N. 10 years ago, lagging and hard hit by the global recession, Sarkozy implored world leaders not to fall back into “old bad habits” of ignoring the global poverty as the world economy begins climbing out of the severe economic downturn “We have no right to do less than what we have decided to do,” Sarkozy told the assembled leaders. He also said the world body should join in creating a small international tax on financial transactions that would go toward ending poverty and meeting other millennium goals. Sarkozy said France currently donates 10 billion euros a year. “The financial crisis is severe in the rich countries, it creates deficits,” he said, “but its consequences are far worse for the poor countries.”

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon opened the summit with a call to the assembled presidents, prime ministers and kings to use their power to meet U.N. goals to help the world’s poorest by 2015. Ten years after world leaders set the most ambitious goals ever to tackle global poverty, they are gathered again to spur action to meet the deadline — which the U.N. says will be difficult, if not impossible, in some cases. General Assembly President Joseph Deiss called the session to order, saying: “We must achieve the Millennium Development Goals. We want to achieve them. And we can achieve them.” For centuries, the plight of the world’s poor had been ignored but with the turn of the new millennium, leaders pledged to begin tackling poverty, disease, ignorance and inequality. Israeli President Shimon Peres said peace and full stomachs were key to erasing poverty. “We share the burden of saving the world from war and hunger. Without peace, poverty will remain. Without food, peace will not prevail,” he said.

World leaders have vowed to reduce extreme poverty by half, ensure that every child has a primary school education, halt and reverse the HIV/AIDS pandemic, reduce maternal mortality by three-quarters and child mortality by two-thirds. Goals additionally called for cutting by half the number of people without access to clean water and basic sanitation — all by 2015. They also set goals to promote equality for women, protect the environment, increase development aid, and open the global trading and financial system. “We brought new urgency to an age-old mission,” the secretary-general told the assembled leaders. “And now, we have real results. New thinking and pathbreaking public-private partnerships. Dramatic increases in school enrollment. Expanded access to clean water. Better control of disease. The spread of technology — from mobile to green.” But Ban call the advances “fragile” and declared “the clock is ticking, with much more to do.” He urged the leaders to deliver the needed resources “above all by exercising political leadership.”

“Despite the obstacles, despite the skepticism, despite the fast-approaching deadline of 2015, the Millennium Development Goals are achievable,” the secretary-general said. More than 140 world leaders were expected at the summit and security was exceedingly tight, as even U.N. staff and permanent correspondents were subjected full screening to enter and move around the international complex. U.N. missions have often been the target of terrorist attacks worldwide. The international organization’s operation in Baghdad was one of the first hit in a deadly bombing as the insurgency there gained strength in late 2003. Many heavily armed U.S. Coast Guard and New York police craft patrolled the East River along side the U.N. complex. Frogmen were aboard interceptor boats mounted with .50 caliber machine guns. The three-day summit on the goals, known as the MDGs, will be followed by the annual ministerial meeting of the General Assembly so leaders will be presenting positions not only on global anti-poverty plans but also on global issues. In advance of this week’s

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NORTH CAROLINA RUTHERFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 10 SP 378 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DAMARIS PRIETO AND HUSBAND, DARRELL S. PRIETO DATED November 1, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 926, PAGE 143, RUTHERFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, TO BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORP, TRUSTEE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by DAMARIS PRIETO AND HUSBAND, DARRELL S. PRIETO dated November 1, 2006 to BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee for BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, recorded in Book 926, Page 143, RUTHERFORD County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of RUTHERFORD County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of RUTHERFORD and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows:

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Short stocky black male dog w/white on chest & feet, graying muzzle, lg. ears that stick up. Shy & timid, indoor dog. Lost on 9/18 from Padgett Burns Rd., Mt. Vernon area. Call 289-1856 or 287-3174

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2 Australian Shepherds Found Cove Road area Call 287-5827 to describe

Being all of that 5.223 acres tract shown as Lot No. 11 of the Rainbow Ridge Subdivision as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 24, Page 28, Rutherford County Registry, to which plat is hereby referenced for a more full and complete description.

Male Hunting Dog 7 mo. old, long legs, yellow w/floppy ears. Found 9/4 in FC. Call 447-6469 to describe

DATE OF SALE: September 22, 2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 A.M. LOCATION OF SALE: RUTHERFORD County Courthouse RECORD OWNER(S): Damaris Prieto and Darrell S. Prieto TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold “as is”. Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned SubstituteTrustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession, by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. This the 25th day of August, 2010. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. www.smithdebnamlaw.com _______________________________________ Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 KMA 97392746

Call Truck Service at 828-245-1637 ext. 125 & talk to Rita.

Found

Found 9/16: Gilkey Convenient Center White M part German shepherd, possible lab. Very friendly. Call 429-6119

PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION: Lot 11, Rainbow Ridge Subdivision, Lily Mae Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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.

Female Pit Bull Brown & black brindle. Lost 9/9 from Poors Ford Road area. Please call 287-9807

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People Seeking Employment

Will do bush hogging, driveway scraping and other backhoe and tractor work. Call 828-447-4717

ETS

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Small mixed breed female dog Found 9/13 on West Main St., Forest City near Hickory Log BBQ. Call 429-3914

Fortune 500 Company expanding insurance agency Call 704-284-5355

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ARM

White Oak of Shelby

is currently accepting applications for

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Full-time Mon.-Fri. and as business needs require. BSN and/or 3 yrs. RN supervisory experience required, LTC experience is preferred. Excellent benefits with a well established company.

Apply at: 401 North Morgan St., Shelby or fax resume to 704-487-7193

Attention: Sonia Crisp - Administrator EOE

Farm Market

GRASS FED BEEF

All natural, antibiotic free, local. Quarter, half, whole. Cut to customer specs.

Email fivelakesfarm@ bellsouth.net or call 828-248-3143

ERCHANDISE

0554 Wanted to Rent/Buy/ Trade

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $10 per 100 ct. Call Bob 828-577-4197

Junk Cars Wanted

Paying $200 per vehicle.

Call Jamie Fender

(828) 286-4194

Pick up at your convenience! Call 223-0277

Cats/Dogs/Pets

Pit puppies $150 no papers, blood line razor edge Call Mac 828-748-7375

Sales

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WILL BUY YOUR JUNK CARS & TRUCKS

Free to good home only! 12 week old Toy Chihuahua Tri color Call 447-6469

MPLOYMENT

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Trucking

Truck Service, Inc.

Lost

Situate, lying and being in the Green Hill township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being a portion of the property described in Deed recorded in Deed Book 728, Page 633, Rutherford County Registry, and being all of Lot No. 11 as shown on that plat recorded in Plat Book 24, Page 28, Rutherford County Registry, and being described as follows:

Subject to restrictions of record and shown in Deed Book 818, Page 761, and amended in Deed Book 831, Page 62, Rutherford County Registry.

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summit, diplomats from the 192 U.N. member states agreed on the document to be adopted by the leaders which spells out specific actions to accelerate implementation of each of the eight Millennium Development Goals, known as the MDGs, in the next five years. “We are convinced that the Millennium Development Goals can be achieved, including in the poorest countries, with renewed commitment, effective implementation, and intensified collective action by all member states and other relevant stakeholders at both domestic and international levels,” it says. Many recent reports show that the world’s poorest countries, especially in subSaharan Africa, have made little progress in eradicating poverty. And in Africa, Asia and Latin America there also has been a lack of progress in reducing mother and child deaths, providing clean water and sanitation, and promoting women’s equality. “Many countries are falling short, especially in Africa,” Ban warned, and “inequities are growing within and among countries,” a problem compounded by the global economic crisis.

0563 Misc. Items for Sale For sale slate pool table and supplies $800, poker card table $350, both in excellent cond. Call 828-223-8946

For Sale: 2 big oil drums with stands. $75. Call 286-3501 or 828-447-8787 For Sale: Large chest type freezer $50. Call 286-3501 or 828-447-8787

EAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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

neighborhood, conveniently

located inside Rutherfordton city limits. No pets! 828-429-4288 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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The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 — 5B

ROSEDALE PHASE II APARTMENTS 121 Holly Lane Forest City, NC 28043

62 or older or persons with disabilities 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Units For Persons with Disabilities Available

Rental Assistance Available Please Call (1) 828-245-3417 TDD/TYY #1 890-735-2962 "This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer"

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Unfurnished Apartments

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Homes for Rent

2BR Apt in Forest City Newly updated! $400/mo. + sec. dep. Call 828-228-5873

Rfdtn: Nice clean priv 3BR/ 2BA $650/mo. + securities. Call 286-1982 or 748-0658

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Homes for Rent

2BR/1BA Cent. h/a, stove, refrig. $500/mo. + $400 dep. 245-5703 or 286-8665

Misc for Rent

2 Commercial buildings for rent

3BR/1.5BA in FC. Newly remodeled! $650/mo. + $650 dep. Ref's req. Call 289-4067

Located on W Main St., FC. Approx. 8,000 sq ft. & 2,000 sq ft. High visibility. $1,400/mo. & $600/mo.

Clean 2 Bedroom in Spindale $450/month + references Call 429-4323

BE WISE, ADVERTISE

Call 248-1681

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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2 & 3 Bedrooms Stove, refrigerator, cable and trash included. No cats! Call 453-0078 or 429-8822 2BR/2BA Cent. h/a, stove, refrig. No pets. $425 + $300 dep. 245-5703 or 286-8665

3 Bedroom/2 Bath on private lot in

Ellenboro area. Central h/a. No pets! $525/mo. + $525 dep. References req.

Call 828-248-1681

In re: File No.: 10 E 306 Estate of Mary Frances DeBoy Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of MARY FRANCES DEBOY of Rutherford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 21st day of December, 2010 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 21st day of September, 2010. Bruce Kennedy, Executor P.O. Box 505 Ellenboro, NC 28040

North Carolina, Rutherford County

Mobile Homes for Rent

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Will Finance! No banks! Hurry! You pay no lot rent, insurance, taxes or interest! Neg. $99 week + dep.

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Homes for Sale

2 houses available Forest City area 3BR/1BA Owner financing w/down payment. Call 828-289-7628 Small 2BR/1BA on New House Rd. $49,900 Owner financing with DP! 657-4430

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Mobile Homes for Sale

DW on 1 acre Close to Duke Power Plant $59,900 Owner financing with DP! 657-4430

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Commercial/Office

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

RANSPORTATION

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Boats for Sale

'89 Sunbird Boat w/Galvinized trailer, 88 SPL Evinrude motor. $3,500 obo. 828-447-2346 CALL 245-6431 TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10-SP-384 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 326

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Tad E. Brackett, Single to Frank Foote, Trustee(s), which was dated December 31, 1997 and recorded on January 7, 1998 in Book 0525 at Page 0084, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 30, 2010 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land situate on the north side of State Road No. 1734 in Golden Valley Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and adjoining land of M. H. Towery, John Whisant, Steve Brackett and others and being the northern part of a 36 1/2 acre tract conveyed by B. Dixon Crowe and wife, to Frank Brackett and wife, dated May 27, 1946 and recorded in Deed Book 188 at Page 375, the part thereof being hereby conveyed being described as surveyed by Tom Melton and including the one acre tract heretofore conveyed to Larry Brackett and wife, as described in Deed Book 302 at Page 499, so as to have his land in one boundary as follows: Beginning at the old Black Gum corner and an iron pin on east side of State Road No. 1734 being also the northeast corner of the 16 1/2 acres recently conveyed to Steve Brackett and wife, and running generally with the road and 16 1/2 acre tract: (1) North 67 West 432 feet to a stake in road corner of Larry Brackett’s one (1) acre tract; (2) thence with southern line of the one (1) acre tract so as to include the same herein North 81 West 291 feet to a stake in road, the southwest corner of the one (1) acre tract; (3) thence North 65 1/2 West 136 feet to a stake in center of Road No. 1734; (4) North 49 West 200 feet to an iron pin and white oak on north edge of road; thence leaving the road and with M. H. Towery’s line; (5) North 8 East crossing State Road No. 1733 at 466 feet 785 feet to an iron pin, M. H. Towery’s corner; (6) thence East (V.5) and again crossing State Road 1733 at 710 feet 900 feet to an iron pin in hollow and white oak, Towery’s corner which is the Beginning corner of the 36 acre tract; (7) thence with Whisnant’s line South 5 1/2 East 660 feet to an iron pin; (8) thence South 10 1/2 West 458 to the Beginning, containing 20 acres, more or less. Excepting Herefrom a conveyance to Scott E. Brackett of record in Deed Book 584, Page 691, Rutherford County Registry and a conveyance to Keith Christy Chapman of record in Deed Book 584, Page 689, Rutherford County Registry. Less And Excepting the property conveyed in Deed Book 584 at Page 689, Rutherford County, North Carolina Register of Deeds. And Less And Excepting the property conveyed in Deed Book 584 at Pate 691, Rutherford County, North Carolina Register of Deeds. And Less And Excepting the property conveyed in Deed Book 703 at Page 287, Rutherford County, North Carolina Register of Deeds. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by ANNETTE LOGAN to REUBEN M. HARRIS, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of APRIL, 1993 and recorded in BOOK 426, PAGE 339, RUTHERFORD County Registry, North Carolina, Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of RUTHERFORD County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door, in the City of RUTHERFORDTON, RUTHERFORD County, North Carolina at 11:00 O’CLOCK A.M. ON SEPTEMBER 29th, 2010, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of RUTHERFORD, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being on the south side of Church Road and on the east side of Forest Lake Drive in the Town of Forest City, North Carolina, and being Lot Number Five (5) in Block “E” of the subdivision of the Dr. G.E. Young Farm as originally shown on a plat of said subdivision, made by Jack H. Davis, Registered Surveyor, and recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 105, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina, being more particularly described as follows: Lying on the south side of Church Road and on the east side of Broadus C. Names as described in deed recorded in Deed Book 401, Page 71, Rutherford County Registry, BEGINNING at an iron pin in the south margin of Church Road, said iron pin being the common northwest corner of the lot herein described and the northeast corner of Names, and runs thence with the line of Names South 20-40 East 187.6 feet to iron pin; thence North 69-23-53 East (passing through an iron pin at 20.43 feet in the line) 95 -feet to iron pin, southwest corner of Lot Number 6; thence with line of Lot Number 6, North 20-40 West 187.72 feet to iron pin in south margin of Church Road; thence with the south margin of Church Road South 69-19-31 West 95 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.41 acre, according to map and survey by Professional Surveying Services, Nathan Odom, Registered Land Surveyor, dated April 6, 1993. (Logan/D-15) Said property being located at: 652 Old Wagy Road, Forest City, NC 28043 PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: ANNETTE LOGAN Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

Said property is commonly known as: 620 Crow Woods Road, Bostic, NC 28018

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the statutory final assessment fee of forty-five cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 7A308 (a) (1), and any applicable county and/or state land transfer tax and/or revenue tax.

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

Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid, in cash or certified check, at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid, at that time he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. 45-21.30(d) and (e).

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Tad Eugene Brackett. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-13344-FC01, 747294 9/21, 09/28/2010

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. That an Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 1ST day of September, 2010. Michael W. Strickland, as Attorney for and President of ANDERSON & STRICKLAND P A Substitute Trustee 210 East Russell Street, Suite 104 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 (910) 483-3300 PUBLISH: September 14, 2010 September 21, 2010

B6 — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division Before the Clerk 2009 E 347 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY WADE STACEY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Larry Wade Stacey, late of 528 Morning Star Lake Road, Forest City, NC 28043, Rutherford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned care of: Richard P. Williams, Attorney at Law Williams & Martelle, PLLC Attorney for Estate 349 North Main Street Post Office Box 550 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 on or before the 14th day of December, 2010, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of JAMES BEATTY PYLE, JR. of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said JAMES BEATTY PYLE, JR. to present them to the undersigned on or before the 21st 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 21st day of September, 2010.

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of MADELINE INEZ PYLE of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said MADELINE INEZ PYLE to present them to the undersigned on or before the 21st 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 21st day of September, 2010.

Linda Darlene Pyle, Executor 389 Jericho Drive Rutherfordton, NC 28139

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of CLYDE H. SEARCY of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said CLYDE H. SEARCY to present them to the undersigned on or before the 14th 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 14th day of September, 2010.

Having qualified Collector of Affidavit of the estate of LULA BELL PARRIS HAMRICK of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said LULA BELL PARRIS HAMRICK to present them to the undersigned on or before the 14th 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 14th day of September, 2010.

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This the 30th day of August, 2010 /s/ Jo Nann Stacey Jo Nann Stacey, Administrator CTA of the Estate of Larry Wade Stacey Richard P. Williams Williams & Martelle, PLLC Post Office Box 550 Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 363 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John Stump, Jr. to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of September, 2009, and recorded in Book 1056, Page 851, in Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door at 229 North Main St in the City of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on September 28, 2010 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Union Mills, in the County of Rutherford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain parcel of land situated in Township of Union Mills, Rutherford County, State of North Carolina, being known and designated as metes and bounds property. By fee simple deed from Natalie Schwartz, husband and wife and Jack Schwartz as set forth in Book 935, Page 759 dated 06/19/2007 and recorded 06/19/2007, Rutherford County Records, State of North Carolina described as follows: Situate and lying and being Lot One in the subdivision New Forest Mountain, Morgan Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and being the property described by a survey being completed by Donald R. McEntire, Professional Land Surveyor for Survey Dimensions on May 10, 2007. Also being a portion of the property described in Deed Book 545, Page 184, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Beginning at an iron pin bearing reference in Deed Book 672, Page 275 located on the south side of Western Meander Drive, set in the western line of the property running South 22.26 feet to an iron pin thence running S14 degrees 47’ 13” East for a total of 343.46 feet; to an existing iron pin running South 8 degrees 10’ 23 inches East for a total of 64.26 feet; South 53 degrees 43’ 52 inches West for a total of 44.89 feet to an iron pin; South 56 degrees 11’ 29 inches West for a total of 76.46 feet; North 84 degrees 18’ 56” West for a total of 78.41 feet to an iron pin; North 25 degrees 53’ 52” West for a total of 292.91 feet; North 38 degrees 35’ 57” East 37.10 feet to an iron pin; South 86 degrees 43’ 25” East for 14.04 feet to an iron pin; North 55 degrees 28’ 08” East for 41.21 feet to an iron pin; North 29 degrees 48’ 23” East for 79.66 feet to an iron pin; North 39 degrees 18’ 22” East for 39.75 feet; North 56 degrees 07’ 00” East for 50.38 feet; North 65 degrees 47’ 50” East to an iron pin to the point of Beginning. Together with improvements located thereon; Said property being located at 173 Serendipity Lane, Union Mills, North Carolina Subject to, a non-exclusive perpetual right of way across Western Meander Drive and Serendipity Lane Western Meander Drive being more particularly set out in the plat of New Forest Mountain Subdivision, Section One, Plat Book 15, Page 65; Section Four, Plat Book 17, Page 14 and Section Five, Plat Book 17, Page 13 Rutherford County Registry, and as said roads or drives are subsequently reflected in any revised plat of said subdivision, as well as any other roads presently shown in New Forest Mountain for purposes of ingress, egress and regress to an from State Road No. 1385. Also known as Atchley Road, to the Right of Way and Easement.

NORTH CAROLINA RUTHERFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 10 SP 364 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY THEODORE LAMONTAGNE, JR. AND WIFE, BARBARA LAMONTAGNE DATED October 21, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 867, PAGE 285, RUTHERFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, TO BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORP, TRUSTEE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by THEODORE LAMONTAGNE, JR. AND WIFE, BARBARA LAMONTAGNE dated October 21, 2005 to BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee for BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, recorded in Book 867, Page 285, RUTHERFORD County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of RUTHERFORD County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of RUTHERFORD and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Situate, lying and being in Green Hill Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being a portion of those lands conveyed to Black Rock Land Company, LLC, by a Special Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book 873 at Page 363, Rutherford county Registry, and being that portion shown as Lot 29 of the Black Rock Falls Subdivision Phase I as recorded in a plat of record in Plat Book 26 at Pages 206-207, Rutherford County Registry, reference to which plat is hereby made for a full metes and bounds description of said property. Subject to any and all restrictions of public record, including restrictions as found in Deed Book 873 at Page 363, Rutherford County Registry, and the Declaration of Restrictive and Protective Covenants of Black Rock Falls Subdivision as recorded in Deed Book 886 at Pages 29-39, Rutherford County Registry. Subject to any easements and rights of way of public record and as shown in Plat Book 26 at Pages 206-207, Rutherford County Registry. PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION: 213 High Meadows Lane Rutherfordton NC 28139 DATE OF SALE: September 22, 2010 TIME OF SALE: 11:30 A.M. LOCATION OF SALE: RUTHERFORD County Courthouse RECORD OWNER(S): Theodore Lamontagne, Jr. and Barbara Lamontagne TERMS OF THE SALE:

Subject to protective covenants which are recorded in Rutherford County Registry. Being all that certain property conveyed to Jack Schwartz and Natalie Schwartz from David V. Robinson by Deed dated January 29, 1996 and recorded on June 17, 1996 in Deed Book 672, Page 275 in the Rutherford County Registry. Tax/Parcel ID: 16-23451 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This 7th day of September, 2010. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 http://sales.hsbfirm.com Case No: 1036019

(1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold “as is”. Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession, by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. This the 25th day of August , 2010. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. www.smithdebnamlaw.com _______________________________________ Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 ALM 97392723

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8B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, September 21, 2010

LOCAL Funnel cake

Sweet, doughy and fried, funnel cakes are made by pouring batter through a funnel into hot cooking oil in a kamikaze pattern, and then deep frying it to a golden brown. The fried convection is usually topped with powdered sugar, fruit or chocolate. According to an entry on funnel cakes on Wikipedia, in America, funnel cakes were originally associated with the Pennsylvania Dutch region. In Austria the equivalent is called Strauben and is made and served similarly. In the Indian subcontinent its equivalent is called jalebi which has a somewhat chewy texture with a crystallized sugary exterior coating; in Iran this would be known as zulbia and is a popular dessert. In Slovenian cuisine they are called flancati (pron. FLAN-tsa-tee). In Finland the analogous tippaleipä is traditionally served at May Day (Vappu) celebrations. In ‘Ripon’, North Yorkshire it is also known as ‘Fennel Funnel Pie’. And even though you might feel guilty eating it, Wikipedia continues that a sixinch diameter funnel cake has less than 300 calories.

Corn Dogs

Deep Fried Anything

Deep Fried Candy Bars are frozen solid then battered and deep fried, deep fried candy bar is relatively new to the fair scene. The dish is said to have originated at chip shops in Scotland as a novelty item. Also added to the deep fried menu in recent years are pickles, Twinkies and Oreo cookies.

A corn dog is a hotdog coated in cornmeal batter and deep fried in oil, although some are baked. Almost all corn dogs are served on wooden sticks, though some early versions were stickless. There is some debate as to the exact origins of the corn dog; they appeared in some forms in the US by the 1920s, and were popularized nationally in the 1940s. An article in The New York Times made reference to “corn dog” stands as early as 1947.A number of current corn dog vendors lay claim that credit for the invention and/ or popularization of the corn dog. Carl and Neil Fletcher lay such a claim, having introduced their “Corny Dogs” at the Texas State Fair sometime between 1938 and 1942. The Pronto Pup vendors at the Minnesota State Fair claim to have invented the corn dog in 1941. Cozy Dog Drive-in, in Springfield, Ill., claims to have been the first to serve corn dogs on sticks, in 1946. Also in 1946, Dave Barham opened the first location of Hot Dog on a Stick at Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, Calif. And with varieties available in the frozen food section of most supermarkets, you don’t have to wait until the fair comes around to enjoy them.

Rutherford County woman takes third in fair recipe contest

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Rheta Merrell of Rutherford County finished third in the Anything Blueberry recipe competition at the N.C. Mountain State Fair with her recipe for Blueberries in the Tarheel Snow Chocolate Delights. She received a $25 prize. All entries in the competition were

required to use at least one cup of blueberries which were grown in North Carolina (if available). Contestants were allowed to enter more than one recipe of any type. All recipes were judged on taste, appearance, creative use of blueberries, ease of preparation and nutritional value.

Blueberries in Tarheel Snow Delights

the first Wednesday of every month, you are invited to a delicious lunch prepared by chef Ray at Carolina Event and Conference Center. These monthly lunch club events will serve as a fundraiser for Hospice of Rutherford County, and the proceeds will benefit home care hospice patients. Lunch Club events will be held the first Wednesday of every month at 12 noon, and the cost is $10. If you would like to participate, please call 245-0095 to reserve a space. Reservations must be made no later than Wednesday the week before the event.

Pudding cake for the “ground”: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Special Dark cocoa 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening, melted 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Sauce: 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 and 1/2 tablespoons Special Dark cocoa 3/4 cup hot water Tarheel Snow: 1 eight-ounce package light cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 eight-ounce tub light whipped topping, thawed 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Toppings: 12 ounces frozen or fresh NC blueberries (2.5 cups) 1/2 cup bottled blueberry syrup,

preferably sugar-free Preheat over to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa and sugar. Stir in milk, melted shortening and vanilla extract. Batter will be very stiff. Spread into an 8-inch square pan. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cocoa. Spread over the batter. Pour hot water over all. This will make a sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Let cool, cut into 9 pieces and place on a platter. This makes the “ground.” In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until well-blended. Stir in whipped topping and vanilla extract. This makes the “snow.” Spoon over pudding cakes. Refrigerate two hours. Sprinkle N.C. blueberries around cakes, gently pressing some in the “snow.” Drizzle blueberry syrup over all. Makes 9 servings.

Cleveland County Fair to hold pie-baking contest Lunch will include an entrèe, vegetable, dessert and tea. Please call 245-0095 to inquire about the menu selection for the month.

Price $10 Doors open at 11:30, lunch is served at Noon. Carolina Event & Conference Center 374 Hudlow Road Forest CIty, NC

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The annual Pie Baking Contest at the Cleveland County Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 2. Entries will be accepted from 9 to 11 a.m. in Dorton Hall. Judging will begin 11:30a.m. There will be two divisions, Adult and Junior. All school age children will be in the Junior Division, and anyone out of high school must enter the Adult Division. There are also two categories, Fruit pies and Nut pies. One entry may be made in each category. You may use a pastry crust or crumb crust, but they do have to be homemade. Pies should be baked in a non-returnable container as we cannot be respon-

sible for returning containers. Pies will be cut and served to the audience after the judging and all pies will be served except the winners. All pies must be made from scratch. Pie scores are based on taste, originality, appearance and texture. Anyone entering a pie in the contest will be admitted free into the fairgrounds. For additional information please contact Director Cathey Noell. E-mail address foodiegirl82555@ aol.com or phone-704 322-3092. Or, you can contact the Cleveland County Fair office phone number-704 487-0651.

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