daily courier september 28 2010

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010, Forest City, N.C.

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Arby’s tip leads to pair’s arrest

By LARRY DALE Daily Courier Staff Writer

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One man died and two others were injured at this wreck scene off Harris-Henrietta Road Monday afternoon. The vehicle was struck by a pick-up truck driven by a teenager. This is the ninth road fatality of 2010 and the fourth in a month.

Man killed in collision Bobcats launch new season with media day Page 7A

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By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer

FOREST CITY — One man died and two other people were injured at about 3:30 p.m.

Monday when their vehicle was struck by a pick-up truck. The teenage driver of the truck faces charges.

Isaias Perez Jimenez, 46, a backseat passenger in a 1995 Ford Explorer, died at the scene

of the accident on Harris-Henrietta Road.

The Explorer was driven by Moises Cortez Hernandez and his girlfriend, Yvonne Ledford, 30, both of Jerry Road, Forest City. Ledford was the front seat passenger.

Hernandez and Ledford were taken to Rutherford Hospital where they were treated Please see Fatal, Page 3A

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By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer

would have activated the CodeRED Emergency Communications Network, the two-year-old program for the area.

And beginning this week, CodeRED is available to everyone in Rutherford County. The program allows residents to sign up to be notified via telephone in the event of a natural

RUTHERFORDTON — Isothermal Planning and Development Commission will host an information session on broadband availability in the county on Wednesday at 2 p.m.

With about $7 billion set aside for broadband projects in North Carolina from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, many local officials are wondering where the funding is going.

Jim Edwards of IPDC has invited town mayors, town managers, council members and others to a meeting at IPDC with broadband Internet providers in the area as a question and answer session to help spread the information and identify topics of concern.

“Several local officials have suggested that local government representatives in the county meet to discuss the current status of broadband availability and try to formulate some priorities for public efforts to further expand broadband coverage,” Edwards said.

“Progress has been made in recent years with the public schools’ fiber network, the emergency services network, the wireless services being offered by Foothills Connect and other successful efforts,” he said. “However, broadband service is still difficult to

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WEATHER The CodeRed emergency alert system is now available to residents of Rutherford County. They system notifies people of emergency situations including power outages via telephone.

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Today, mostly sunny. Tonight, clear.

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Emergency alerts available

By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer

FOREST CITY — Weekend rains in the Hickory Nut Gorge area netted about 2 inches, a few inches less than predicted, therefore there were no problems with flooding.

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FOREST CITY — Two Shelby brothers are charged with attempted armed robbery at Arby’s.

Jonathan Maurice Ussery, 26, and Walter Cornelius Ussery, 29, both of 510 Smith St., were charged Saturday night after an incident at the business.

They were each initially charged with attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon and resisting a public officer.

Police Chief Jay Jackson said Monday that a tip from Arby’s employees allowed officers to arrive before the workers were confronted by the men. Police were called out at about 10:20 p.m.

Since then, other charges have been filed.

Jonathan Ussery also is charged with assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, another resisting a public officer count, and assault on a government official/ employee.

He is under a $177,000 secured bond on the seven

Had there been problems, Ron Morgan, Lake Lure Emergency Coordinator and his staff,

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Fairhaven Fair Haven Residents and Families shared lunch together at our Labor Day picnic. The weather was beautiful and our families are great.

Fair Haven Residents took a trip to Sisk Restaurant and made a pit stop at the fruit stand for fresh peaches.

Fair Haven Residents and Families enjoyed a picnic outside on Labor day. Kudos to our excellent dietary staff for our egg salad sandwiches, They are the best.

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Mr. Crotts enjoyed playing the tambourine during music therapy.

Mrs. Price entertains the residents. Clifford Greene and his wife in back enjoy the show.

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Local

Water Authority will meet at treatment plant

By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer

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Dillon Shane Waters, 16, was driving this 1994 Madza Monday afternoon west on Harris-Henrietta Road when he lost control and struck a Ford Explorer. A passenger in the Ford, Isaias Perez Jimenez, 46, died at the scene.

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and released.

Patrolman D.R. Walker said Jimenez died of head trauma. He was not wearing a safety belt.

According to Walker, Dillon Shane Waters, 16, of Mooresboro, was driving a 1994 Madza east on Harris-Henrietta Road when he ran off the right side of the road in a curve, came back onto the road, lost control, crossed the center line and struck the Ford explorer that was traveling east on Harris-Henrietta Road.

After impact, the Explorer traveled off the right side of the road and overturned.

Waters and his passenger, James Hammett, 16, were checked at the scene by emergency medical personnel, but were not transported to the

hospital. They had minor injuries, the Trooper said.

Both are Chase High School students and were en route home from school, Walker said.

A resident of Harris-Henrietta Road who lives near the wreck scene recently had a new security camera installed and the camera captured part of the wreck scene on camera, Walker said.

Trooper Walker was assisted at the scene by NCHP Sgt. Kevin Owens and three other NCHP troopers.

Others assisting were Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department, Crime Control, and Cliffside firefighters.

Charges against Waters are pending. Hernandez was cited for no driver’s license.

Jimenez is the ninth highway fatality in 2010; the fourth in a month.

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

Weekend Accidents

FOREST CITY — A three-car collision at Poors Ford Road in Rutherfordton Saturday afternoon sent 21-year-old Christopher D. Jolley and 1-year-old Ashlyn Jolley, to Rutherford Hospital for treatment.

The Highway Patrol reported Jolley was driving a 2002 Dodge truck, Dwayne Alan Pratt, 18, of Forest City was driving a 2006 Kia on Poors Ford Road and the third vehicle, a 2003 Ford SUV, owned

by William Elliott, also of Forest City, was parked in the parking lot of Shiloh Baptist Church.

According to the NCHP, Jolley was traveling north on Poors Ford Road and Pratt was traveling south.

According to the reports, Pratt failed to yield by making a left turn from Poors Ford in front of Jolley’s car, into the parking lot.

He struck the left ople_1.833inx3in front area of Jolley’s truck and it traveled off the road to the right and struck a utility pole. The utility pole snapped and came down on the roof of the parked car. The pick-up truck came to a rest off the north bound side of Poors Ford and the Kia came to a rest in the southbound lane.

Pratt was charged with a yield violation.

Also Saturday, David

Arigan of Huntington, W. Va., was taken to Rutherford Hospital for treatment of injuries he sustained Saturday at 8:55 p.m. after he lost control of his 2003 Mercury.

His passenger, Tim Pardue, 60, also of Huntington, was taken to the hospital.

Arigan was traveling east on Cleghorn Mill Road when he failed to maintain lane control, crossed the center line, ran off the road to the left and struck a guard rail.

He was charged with failure to maintain lane control.

Steven Garner, 20, of Rutherfordton, was charged with driving while impaired, provisional driving while impaired, no operator’s license, too fast for condition, unsafe tires and no insurance Saturday

afternoon when he wrecked his 1995 Kawasaki on US 64.

He was traveling too fast while making a left hand turn onto Cove Road, ran off the road to the left and hit a tree.

Garner was taken to Rutherford Hospital for treatment of injuries.

Leah Chelsey Cole, 17, of Forest City, was driving a 1995 Honda Friday morning south on U.S. 221A and Damitra A. Tutt, 31, was also driving south, when Tutt slowed down for traffic to make a right hand turn.

Cole couldn’t stop her vehicle which hit the Honda.

Cole was charged with failure to reduce speed.

Both drivers sustained injuries, but were not transported to the hospital.

RUTHERFORDTON — Broad River Water Authority’s board members will gather at the water treatment plant tonight for their September meeting at 5:15 p.m.

The board members will receive an update on the progress of the water treatment plant modernization project from Matt Shoesmith of Jordan, Jones and Goulding and Kyle Jennings of Wharton-Smith, Inc. June 15, 2011, is the target date for all of the work to be completed. The modernization project will include a new jet mixer, remodeled sedimentation basins, the addition of tube settlers, new chemical feed systems and a new telemetry system.

Board members approved a $6 million bond for plant upgrades earlier this year in a move that will have the average customer paying about 3 percent more in rates over the next several years.

For a customer that uses 5,000 gallons of water per month, the average bill is now $42.10. A 3 percent increase would raise that bill to around $43.35 or up about $1.25.

The project has also received a $1 million grant from the North Carolina Rural Center. The water

treatment plant modernization project is the first upgrade to the aging facility in nearly 26 years.

The authority has requested the following amounts from the revenue bonds held by Bank of New York Mellon for reimbursement: n bond issuance costs: $57,076.87 n engineering designs: $381,222.45 n engineering construction services: $126,145.51 n construction: $1,903,566.46 In other business, the board will receive a report from manager Maria Hunnicutt on drought conditions in the county. On Sept. 21, the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council classified 29 percent of Rutherford County as being in an abnormally dry condition and 71 percent of the county in moderate drought.

The Broad River Water Plant produced 184.05 million gallons of finished water for the month of August 2010 which is down about 0.21 percent from August of 2009. The daily average of finished water produced was about 5.94 million gallons a day.

Other items may be added to the agenda at the meeting.

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

Pill return deemed success From staff reports

FOREST CITY — Two sites in Rutherford County collected 11,958 pills during National Take-Back Day, an effort to safely dispose of unused or expired medications.

The local effort, spearheaded by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, resulted in 8,196 pills being turned in at the Forest City Fire Department and 3,762 pills at Food Lion of Rutherfordton on Saturday.

The Forest City and Rutherfordton police departments assisted with the collection.

A similar drive in March resulted in more than 17,000 pills being

taken in.

Sheriff Jack Conner on Monday cited the good turnout at the two locations.

He said that the next time a collection day is held the pills will be taken in by weight, instead of by counting individual pills.

The event offered an opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for safe destruction.

Neither the fire department nor Food Lion may accept the medications at other times. Only the sponsoring agency can be responsible for accepting the pills.

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4A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 ■ A daily forum for opinion, commentary and editorials on the news that affects us all.

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Our Views Jobs of future are key for state

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hile much of North Carolina, including Rutherford County, continues to struggle economically, there are parts of the state that are doing better.

The latest jobs numbers for Rutherford County showed a very slight decrease in our jobless rate, but other parts of the state are beginning to see more solid improvement. The RaleighDurham area is one of those.

That is not surprising since that area has long been affiliated with the hightech industry and benefitted from the state’s wise investment in the famous Research Triangle. The same factors are at play to a smaller degree in the Triangle area around Greensboro and in Charlotte.

The point to take from this is that these areas have been, over the years, able to take advantage of the changes in the American economic landscape and it has paid dividends, even in a difficult economy.

Those places across the state that have continued to depend on the traditional economy are faring very poorly by comparison.

No one really expects Rutherford County to be able to suddenly become a major player in the high-tech and research fields, but there are ways that these benefits can be shared.

Many of the efforts of those researchers and companies in the Research Triangle and similar sites around the state yield products or services that are marketed and create jobs, such as with the 3 Tex project.

This is a tool that has and can continue to pay dividends for North Carolina.

Our state’s leaders need to make sure that they are paying close attention and doing what is needed to help this process gain strength. The jobs of the future are critical to rebuilding our economy and this link can be the cornerstone of our future.

Our readers’ views Endorse son for election as sheriff To the editor: No one knows Chris Francis better than us, with the exception of his wife.

We raised Chris and his two sisters, Tami Pesaturo and Pam McCraw to have high moral, ethical, and spiritual standards.

We stressed making and maintaining good habits which would carry over to their adult lives.

We feel Chris has retained these words of teaching in his daily life.

As a child, Chris showed interest in law enforcement. After college he began his career as an officer with Hickory City.

Shortly after, Chris made a wise decision to marry Jill Bradley, daughter of Chivous and Lucy Bradley. Because of their love for Rutherford County and the desire to have a family, they chose to come home to Rutherford County.

We feel God has placed Chris to be a sphere of influence.

Through his work and relationships, Chris has opened his heart to others, both young and old.

We know self sacrifice is a true measure of giving. He is committed to giving others a chance and offering hospitality to those who hurt.

He serves on the Family Resources Board of Directors, member of Harris Elementary Advisory Council, Deacon and Sunday School Teacher, and a member of the Rutherford County Safe Schools Plan

Committee.

Chris has an extensive background in law enforcement ranging from officer, BLET instructor, School Resource officer, DARE instructor, and a criminal investigator. Currently, Chris is a lieutenant with the Lake Lure Police Department.

We feel his performance, leadership skills, and experience qualify Chris as an excellent candidate for Rutherford County Sheriff.

Chris shares with us his goal and desires for Rutherford County. He wants Rutherford County to be a safer place for everyone. His plan is to better utilize technology to create a more efficient sheriff’s office and save taxpayer dollars. Other ideas can be found on his website at www.francisforsheriff. com As time passed, Chris and Jill had two sons, Cole and Caden. It is amazing how they make family time for fun, fellowship, and understanding. Thank you son!

Oh yes, the family is completed with three cats and a boxer bulldog named Pal. On November 2nd, we urge you to vote Chris Francis, for the future of Rutherford County.

Larry and Doris Francis Linville

Says owners share blame when pets hit To the editor: I would like to say that my sympathy is with Judy Peek for the loss her beloved dog from

being hit by a car.

But I am wondering, why was the dog not properly contained?

It would have been nice for the person who hit the dog to stop, yes, but the fault actually rests on the shoulders of the person who allowed that dog to run loose in the street.

It’s a sad situation, to be sure, but when looking for someone to blame in situations like this, it’s often best to ask how and why the dog found its way under the tires of that car in the first place.

Unless that driver set the dog loose to then get behind the wheel and run it down, the driver isn’t the one who deserves blame here. The road is for cars, not loose dogs.

I’m certainly sympathetic to the loss, but there is really no room to assign blame anywhere but with whomever let the dog loose.

Harsh reality, maybe, but perhaps others can learn from this.

After all, dogs being hit by cars is 100 percent preventable if owners would simply be responsible and keep them properly contained.

And no, I am not the person who hit your dog.

I am just someone who spent 17 years of my professional life as a veterinary technician patching up dogs like yours, and growing weary of blame being shot in every direction except where it honestly belongs.

Tara Wright Forest City

Is there a political hurricane brewing in N.C.?

No hurricanes for North Carolina so far this year.

But we know one storm that is coming to our state this fall. In fact we know the exact date — Nov. 2.

The early political hurricane-watch reporters are predicting it could be a Category 5 storm, blowing away everything in its path.

Political experts are comparing the upcoming storm to the one in 1994.

Republicans swept to victories in races across the state and took control of the state house of representatives for the first time in the modern era.

They came within a seat or two of taking over the state senate. And strong North Carolina congressmen like David Price lost their seats.

The 1994 storm was part of the “Contract with America-Newt Gingrich” national political upheaval.

Like this year’s approaching hurricane, the one in 1994 was fueled by widespread negative reactions to the first two years of a Democratic president

One on One D.G. Martin

working with Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress.

North Carolina Republican leaders are drooling at the prospect of taking charge of both houses of the legislature and overseeing the post census redistricting of every congressional and state legislative seat.

Some North Carolina Democrats are walking around in a daze, shellshocked at the turn in public opinion from the time of the great Democratic victories of two years ago.

But some other Democrats are not so down in the dumps. They say it is not all that bad. They concede that Democrats might lose some legislative seats at the state and federal levels, as often happens to the party of a

Like this year’s approaching hurricane, the one in 1994 was fueled by widespread negative reactions to the first two years of a Democratic president working with Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress. president at the end of his first two years in office.

They contend that Democrats have several things going for them that will make the hurricane of 2010 a lot less destructive for them than the one that hit them in 1994.

Here are some of their points: n Democrats are better prepared today than in 1994, when the strength of the political storm took many of them by surprise. Unlike 1994, they know they will have a strong Republican wind blowing, and they are better prepared to tack against it. n The anti-incumbent (Tea Party) winds that will help Republicans across the country will not be blowing

so strong in North Carolina.

Here is why: The top of the Republican ticket will be incumbent U.S. Senator Richard Burr. Burr may be leading in his race, but he is not contributing to the kind of fervor that Republican senate candidates in other states have inspired. n For many North Carolinians, politics is still local and personal. Across the state, many voters still know their own legislators.

And, usually, they like her or him. Many of them can survive if they work to get their admirers to the polls. n Although the momentum this year may be with the Republicans, the experience and organizational capacity that Democrats gained in 2008 will be an

asset for them this year.

Nobody is arguing that these assets will be as strong this year, but they will still make a positive difference. n Finally, there is still time. Democrats think their representatives have done a pretty good job managing a challenging state financial crisis. They believe these next few weeks give them a good chance to make a persuasive case to middleof-the-road North Carolina voters that their approach is better for North Carolina than any alternatives their opponents have presented.

Maybe there is a hurricane coming, Democrats concede, but, if it does, they say, they’ve got the windows boarded up and the emergency crews on alert, and it will take more than a Category 5 to blow them away.

What do you think? Can Democrats stand down the hurricane?

Hold on to your hats!

Martin hosts UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch.

The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 — 5A

Local/Obituaries

Man gets 45 years Obituaries in sex abuse case From staff reports

FOREST CITY — Gregory Simmons, 47, formerly of Spindale, was sentenced Friday to 45 years of incarceration for sexually abusing three young relatives, U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen said from Washington, D.C. Simmons was sentenced Friday by the Judge Gerald I. Fisher.

Simmons, who lives in Washington, was found guilty on June 4 by a jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia of firstdegree sexual abuse with aggravating circumstances, attempted first-degree sexual abuse with aggravating circumstances, three counts of first-degree child sexual abuse with aggravating circumstances and two counts of incest.

According to the government’s evidence, the defendant repeatedly sexually abused four children for

Marina Rollins

Marina Sue Rollins Smith, 74 of 107 Gold Medallion about 10 years. The three Dr., Bostic, died Saturday, youngest victims were parSept. 25, 2010, at Rutherford ticularly vulnerable because Hospital. of learning disabilities.

She was a native of The government’s evidence Rutherford County, a daughfound that, while abusing the ter of Virgil Lee and Mary victims, Simmons repeatIna Blankenship Rollins. edly told them not to tell.

She was a homemaker.

The victims disclosed the She is survived by her husabuse to an older relative in band, Billy Ray Smith of the August 2008. home, daughters, Wanda Ina Smith McGee of Nebo; According to sources, Cheryl Smith Short of Bostic, Simmons returned to his and Melinda Smith Greene Spindale home in 2005 and of Ellenboro; four grandsons; for a while operated a convenience store and sandwich six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Clell Rollins of shop off Oakland Road.

Chester, S.C. He reportedly moved back Funeral services will be and forth from Spindale held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at to Washington for several First Broad Baptist Church years. with the Rev. Cecil Buff and Educators from Rutherford Rev. Kevin Towery officiatCounty Schools were among ing.

Burial will follow in the those testifying. church cemetery.

The famThe Rutherford County ily will receive friends from Department of Social 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday at Crowe’s Services was also involved in Mortuary. the case.

The family will be gatherSenior reporter Jean Gordon con- ing at 139 Gold Medallion Drive, Bostic. tributed to this story.

Memorials may be made to First Broad Baptist Church 2470 NC Highway 226 Bostic, N.C. 28018-7662.

Police Notes Sheriff’s Reports

n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department responded to 234 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.

n Samantha Ann Haynes reported vandalism to a motor vehicle. n Gary Jack Caudle reported the theft of a .40-caliber handgun from a vehicle. n Katina Evette Simpson reported the theft of a vehicle registration number plate. n Falica Dotson reported the theft of speakers and a .22-caliber rifle. n Pattis Hampton Wingo reported vandalism to a Jeep and a Cadillac. n Judy Mode Peek reported the theft of a motor vehicle tag. n The theft of tools was reported by Davis Grading Inc., 3404 W. Zion Church Road, Shelby. n Pamela Wray Beaver reported vandalism to a mailbox. n Sonya Munn Philbeck reported the theft of a vehicle registration number tag. n Kristopher Clayton reported the theft of items from vehicles. n Lester Scott Nichols reported the theft of two allterrain vehicles. n Katina Evette Simpson reported the theft of a vehicle registration plate. n Katherine Ann Cristy reported the theft of a laptop computer and medication. n Eric Evans reported the theft of bicycles and other items. n Jenette Alveres reported the theft of a motor vehicle tag. n Buffy Christine Danvidge reported the theft of diamond rings.

Rutherfordton

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

Spindale

n The Spindale Police Department responded to 33 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.

Lake Lure

n Lake Lure Police Department responded to 11 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.

Martha Price Martha Leene Price, of Cleveland, Tennessee, formerly of Rutherfordton, died Saturday, September 25, 2010.

She was a daughter of Joel Estes Guest and Mary Irene Henderson Guest of Cowpens, S.C. She was a retail store manager, owned her own Arrests alteration business and also n Taisha Shaw, 28, of Wells worked for Spartanburg Drive, Forest City; served County. She was active with a criminal summons in church where she for failure to pay monies; was a former Woman’s released on a written prom- Missionary Union Director, ise to appear. (FCPD) Associational Director and n Christopher Lee Clark, Youth Director and was a 35, of Crescent Drive, Forest member of the choir.

City; served with a crimiSurvivors include her nal summons for failure to husband, Joseph David pay monies; released on a Price of Cleveland; one son, written promise to appear.

Joseph Christopher Price (FCPD) of Hattiesburg, Miss., one n Patricia Lynn Murray, daughter, Deborah Elizabeth 40, of Harmon Street, Forest Standard, of Norwich, City; served with a crimiConn., two grandsons; two nal summons for failure to half sisters, Juanita West pay monies; released on a of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and written promise to appear.

Mary Ruth Tatum of Aiken, (FCPD) S.C., and three brothers, n Georgia Fullard, 46, of Carl E. Guest, Jerry Guest of Willow Run Drive, Forest Spartanburg, S.C., William City; charged with secondGuest of Stockbridge, Ga., degree trespassing; released and one sister, Ann Guest on a $500 unsecured bond.

Mullinax of Raleigh.

(FCPD) The family will receive n Glenn Steven Morgan, friends today from 6-8 p.m.

58, of the 100 block of at the McMahan Funeral Pear Road; charged with Home in Rutherfordton. sex offense; placed under The funeral service will be a $10,000 secured bond. held Wednesday, at 1 p.m.

(RCSD) at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Cowpens, S.C. with the Rev. Robert Kirby and Dr. Citations Wayne Dickard officiating. n Bobby Hudson Jr., 22, of Mrs. Price will lie in state Groves Road, Union Mills; one hour prior to the service cited for larceny of motor at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. fuel; released on a written Interment will immediately promise to appear. (FCPD) follow the service at the Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery.

EMS In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the n Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services Youth Group at First United Methodist Church 3425 N. responded to 48 E-911 calls Ocoee St. NW, Cleveland, Saturday and Sunday.

TN 37312 or the American Heart Association P.O. Box n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory 5216 Glen Allen, VA 230585216.

Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to 27 E-911 call Saturday and Sunday.

THE DAILY COURIER n Randy Thompson reported damage to property. The incident occurred on U.S. 74A. n An employee of Ingles Gas Express, on South Church Street, reported a larceny. (See arrest of Hudson.)

Fire Calls n Bills Creek responded to a motor vehicle accident. n Ellenboro responded to a grass fire.

n The Forest City Police Department responded to 130 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.

n Forest City responded to a structure fire, assisted by Hudlow, and to an industrial fire alarm and to a motor vehicle fire. n Green Hill responded to a motor vehicle accident. n Hudlow responded to a smoke report and to a motor vehicle fire.

n An officer of the Forest City Police Department reported a lost or stolen registration plate. n An officer of the Forest City Police Department reported damage to property. The incident occurred on Depot Street.

n Lake Lure responded to a motor vehicle accident. n Rutherfordton responded to an industrial fire alarm. n SDO responded to a motor vehicle accident and to a smoke report. n Sandy Mush responded to a grass fire.

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Deaths George Blanda ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — George Blanda, who played longer than anyone in pro football history and racked up the most points in a career that spanned four decades, mostly with the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders, died Monday. He was 83.

Blanda retired a month shy of his 49th birthday before the 1976 season. He spent 10 seasons with the Bears, part of one with the Baltimore Colts, seven with the Houston Oilers and his final nine with the Raiders.

He held the pro scoring record when he retired, with 2,002 points. He kicked 335 field goals and 943 extra points, running for nine touchdowns and throwing for 236 more.

He also threw for 26,920 yards in his career and held the pro football record with 277 interceptions until Brett Favre passed him in 2007.

His points record stood until it was topped by several players in recent years.

It was a five-game stretch for Oakland in 1970 that is the lasting imprint of his career. As a 43-year-old, Blanda led the Raiders to four wins and one tie with late touchdown passes or field goals.

Later that season, he became the oldest quarterback to play in a championship game, throwing two touchdown passes and kicking a field goal in Oakland’s 27-17 loss to Baltimore in the AFC title game. His performance that season earned him The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.

Blanda joined the Oilers of the new American Football League in 1960 and played 16 seasons before hanging it up for good following the 1975 campaign.

He led the Oilers to the first two AFL titles, beating the Chargers for the championship following the 1960 and ‘61 seasons.

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Marina Sue Rollins Smith Marina Sue Rollins Smith, age 74, of 107 Gold Medallion Dr. Bostic, NC died Saturday at Rutherford Hospital.

She was a native of Rutherford County and a home maker.

Marina was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Lee and Mary Ina Blankenship Rollins, a daughter, Johnnie Lou Cindy Smith, a son, Alvin Ray Smith, a brother, Earl Vance Rollins and sisters, Ruby Rollins Towery and Pat Rollins Brackett.

Surviving are her husband, Billy Ray Smith of the home; daughters Wanda Ina Smith McGee and husband, Greg of Nebo, Cheryl Smith Short of Bostic and Melinda Smith Greene and husband, James of Ellenboro; grandsons Robert Israel Short and wife, Carrie of Ellenboro, Randy Joshua Chapman of Morganton, Treg McGee and wife, April of Morganton, Craig McGee and wife, Mandy of Morganton, great grandchildren, Caleb Israel Short, Addison Lee Short, Ashton, Nicholas, Stevee, and Statelee McGee, and brother, Clell Rollins and wife, Lessie of Chester, SC. Services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at First Broad Baptist Church with the Rev. Cecil Buff and Rev. Kevin Towery officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Tuesday at Crowe’s Mortuary in Rutherfordton.

The family will be gathering at 139 Gold Medallion Drive, Bostic NC 28018.

Memorials may be made to First Broad Baptist Church, 2470 NC Highway 226, Bostic, NC 280187662.

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Martha Leene Price Martha Leene Price, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 25, 2010.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joel Estes Guest and Mary Irene Henderson Guest of Cowpens, SC and a half brother, Joel R. Guest.

Survivors include her husband, Joseph David Price of Cleveland; one son, Joseph Christopher Price and his wife Sarah of Hattiesburg, MS; one daughter, Deborah Elizabeth Standard, of Norwich, CT; two grandsons, Corey Price and Nolan Standard.

She is also survived by two half sisters, Juanita West of Myrtle Beach, SC and Mary Ruth Tatum of Aiken, SC and four siblings; Carl E. Guest and Jerry Guest of Spartanburg, SC, William Guest of Stockbridge, GA, and Ann Guest Mullinax of Raleigh, NC. Martha graduated from Cowpens High School, and also attended Cecil’s Business College, and Spartanburg Tech. She was employed by Smith’s Cut Rate Drug Store, Christian Supply Shop, Spartanburg County Treasurers Office, and McDonald Douglas Aircraft. Martha managed stores and owned her own alteration business along with being a wonderful wife and mother.

Martha was a former WMU Director, Associational Director, and Youth Director as well as a member of the choir and active member in her church works.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 28, from 6-8pm at the McMahan Funeral Home in Rutherfordton, NC. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 29,2010 at 1pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Cowpens, SC., Rev. Robert Kirby and Dr. Wayne Dickard officiating. Mrs. Price will lie in state one hour prior to the service at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Interment will immediately follow the service at the Mt Olive Baptist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Youth Group at First United Methodist Church 3425 N. Ocoee St. NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 or the American Heart Association P.O. Box 5216 Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

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to a foot chase. Jonathan Ussery was arrested with the assistance of some citizens, after the officer asked for help, Jackson said.

At one point during the altercation, the chief said, Jonathan Ussery attempted to take the officer’s firearm.

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Ongoing Foothills Harvest Ministry: Sidewalk sale, Sept. 27-Oct. 1; final markdown on summer shoes, skirts, shirts, shorts and slacks; store hours Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.; donations of non-perishable food items are being accepted for the food bank.

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

Tuesday, Sept. 28 Preschool story time: 10 a.m., Rutherford County Library Main Branch; for ages 2 to 5.

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

Band fundraiser: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Domino’s Pizza in Rutherfordton; 10 percent of proceeds during these hours will be given to R-S Central Band for its trip to Washington, D.C. Isothermal Amateur Radio Club meeting: 7 p.m., Rutherford County Health Department conference room; call 223-3929.

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

Wednesday, Sept. 29 Preschool story time: 11 a.m., Rutherford County Library Haynes Branch; for ages 2 to 5.

Thursday, Sept. 30 Blood drive: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Lowe’s; please call 351-1023 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.

Preschool story time: 10:30 a.m., Rutherford County Library Mountains Branch; for ages 2 to 5.

Little Detroit Museum meeting: Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m., Bennett Classics Auto Museum; anyone with area automotive history, repair, transport, sales or racing; for information, Gary Barnett, 247-1767 or 248-1510, or e-mail bennettclassics@bellsouth.net.

Blood drive: 2 to 7 p.m., Trinity School; call 286-3900 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.

Blood drive: 3 to 7:30 p.m., Crestview Baptist Church; call 286-9758 to schedule appointment; all presenting donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card.

Friday, Oct. 1 Fall Family Fun Night: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Rutherfordton Elementary School.

Third annual variety show: 7 p.m., Isothermal Community College Library; presented by Oak Grove Healthcare Center.

charges.

Walter Ussery also is charged with a second count of resisting a public officer and carrying a concealed weapon.

He is under a $112,000 secured bond on the five charges.

The highest of the bond amounts is $75,000 each on the attempted armed robbery charge.

Jackson said the arrests were made “with the assistance of some heads-up Arby’s staff, recognizing the general description of these gentlemen from the robbery at Wendy’s previously; they called 911.”

The chief also commented that the men may have realized that the police department had been called.

“We dispatched our officers,” Jackson continued. “Once they got there, they identified both Ussery

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obtain in many parts of the county.”

Edwards’ call for a meeting comes on the heels of project awards to MCNC (the former Microelectronic Center of North Carolina) for the North Carolina Education and Research Network (NCREN) expansion throughout the state.

North Carolina-based CommScope has been chosen for some of the cabling infrastructure work by MCNC. “As a North Carolina-based company, we are thrilled to be chosen

by MCNC for a project that not only creates jobs in North Carolina but has the potential to provide tremen-

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disaster, a road closing or even a power outage.

In addition to Lake Lure, Rutherford County, Forest City, Spindale and Rutherfordton have now contracted with Emergency Communications Network to license its CodeRED high-speed notification solution.

CodeRED system provides emergency officials across the county the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or to the entire county.

CodeRED messages will be sent to residences and businesses on telephone and cell phones or both, depending on the data base entries.

“We’ve been wanting this system for years,” Roger Hollifield, Rutherford County Emergency Management Coordinator, said of the a high-speed notification program.

“It is similar to the system used by the county schools,” he said. When school is closed for weather or other emergencies, the homes of students receive a telephone message.

Test messaging will be activated this week, Hollifield said.

Hollifield said, however, the system is only as good as the telephone numbers database support them.

“If your phone number is not in the database, you will not be called,” he said this week. One of the reasons the CodeRED system was selected is to give individuals and businesses the ability to add their own phone numbers directly into the system’s database, this is an extremely important feature.

“No one should automatically assume his or her phone number is included,” Hollifield said. All individuals and businesses need to log onto the Rutherford County website — www.rutherfordcountync.gov — click on “Code Red Instructions” and follow the appropriate link to the

Putting for Paws: Second annual golf tournament benefitting the Rutherford County Humane Society; 1:45 p.m. at Forest City Golf Club; captain’s choice format; Please contact Linda (864) 706-0452 or Rick (864) 327-7883) Kwasniewski or at (828) 248-1419 for more information.

Monday, Oct. 4 Democrat Party Headquarters: Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1 to 6 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m, through Nov. 2.

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suspects and had some conversations with them, and that resulted in both gentlemen being arrested. Mr. Walter Ussery was found to have a handgun stuffed into the front of his pants.

That led to him being placed under arrest.

“Jonathan attempted to escape at that point in time. The officer placed hands on him, and the gun fell out that he (Ussery) was in possession of.”

Jonathan Ussery attempted to flee the officer, the chief said, which led

dous, long-lasting benefits to our state’s residents,” said Ric Johnsen, vice president and general manager, Broadband Solutions, CommScope, in a release. “CommScope has a great track record around the world of helping provide the bandwidth that enables people to connect and access the vast opportunities available from advanced networks. We are proud to help do this right in our own backyard.”

This $39.9 million NCREN project received $28.2 million in funding in January through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Broadband Recovery Funds administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Broadband

All individuals and businesses need to log onto the Rutherford County website — www.rutherfordcountync.gov — click on “Code Red Instructions” and follow the appropriate link to the “CodeRED Community Notification Enrollment page.

“CodeRED Community Notification Enrollment page.

The Lake Lure system not only alerts people down the river of flooding concerns, but also sends alerts on several other issues.

“It is also good for other emergencies, like the snow storm last winter,” he said. Telephone messages informed residents of the snow predictions as well as the power outages.

“When the power was out, we were able to tell residents when Duke Energy estimated the power would be back on. We’ve used it for a water line break, calling people affected to tell them when to expect water,” Morgan said.

“This has a mapping capability. You can circle or identify an area of the emergency and call them in the geographic area without having to call the entire county,” Morgan said.

He echoed Hollifield’s remarks. “The key is people being in the database.

When we purchased the system, we got a lot of peoples’ phone numbers, but there are a lot of peoples’ phone numbers still not in the system.

People can put in their own phone number, put it in and key the information,” Morgan said.

“This has been great for us,” Morgan continued. “It’s the best system we’ve had.”

Information required for sign-up

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Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP).

“Better connections among physicians, clinics and hospitals could reduce costs and duplicative records,” Edwards said. “The Rutherford County School System is working on a student laptop initiative. These are only a few examples of needs within the county.”

Edwards said he encourages anyone attending the meeting to feel free to provide their own examples of needs for the county.

The meeting will be held at IPDC on Main Street in Rutherfordton.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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includes: first and last name, street address, physical address (not post office box), city, state, zip code and primary phone number. Additional phone numbers can be entered.

All businesses should register, as well as all individuals who have unlisted phone numbers, who have changed their phone number or address within the past year, and those who use a cellular phone or VoIP phone as their primary number.

“CodeRED allows geographically based delivery, which means street addresses are required to ensure emergency notification calls are received by the property individuals in a given situation,” Hollifield said.

“The system works for cell phones, too, but we need to have an associated street address to provide relevant messages.”

Hollifield added, “Code RED gives those who want to be included an easy and secure method for putting information. The data collected will only be used for emergency notification purposes.”

In natural disasters such as wildfires or floods, the emergency management’s office will be able to send message to make sure everyone in the respective area is informed “This is a very robust system. We could call everyone in Rutherford County, in less than 30 minutes,” he continued.

The Public Health Department in Rutherford County secured grant funding for CodeRED countywide for the first year implementation. In the future there will be a county/municipal partnership to fund CodeRED. Anyone uncomfortable putting information in the system or anyone without Internet service can call Morgan’s office at 1-828-625-9333 or Hollifield’s office, 287-6090, to put telephone numbers in the data base.

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Jackson said he could not release further details on the case, since officers are looking at possible connections to other robberies in the area.

Law enforcement officers have been dealing with a spate of armed robberies in Rutherford County.

Jackson commented that the charges of possession of a firearm by a felon indicate that the two men have criminal histories.

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene Saturday night.

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Man convicted of murder in car death SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A jury convicted a construction worker of murder Monday for a drunken-driving crash that killed promising Los Angeles Angels rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart and two of his friends.

It was the second DUI conviction for Andrew Gallo, 23, who held white rosary beads and occasionally looked up at jurors as they returned their verdicts.

As he was led away in handcuffs, Gallo glanced over his shoulder at sobbing relatives of the victims gathered in the Orange County courtroom.

“What this case has shown is that the accelerator, the gas pedal on an automobile in the wrong hands is as dangerous as the trigger on a gun,” Nigel Pearson, the father of 25-yearold victim Henry Pearson, said outside court. “And in the wrong hands, it can devastate the lives of many, many people.”

Gallo was convicted on three counts of second-degree murder and single counts of drunken driving, hit-and-run driving, and driving under the influence of alcohol and causing great bodily injury.

He faces 50 years to life in state prison at his scheduled sentencing on Dec. 10.

His attorney Jacqueline Goodman said Gallo would appeal.

“I think it’s tragic,” she told reporters. “I think there’s been a miscarriage of justice.” She previously said her client did not intend to kill anyone.

Adenhart, 22, died just hours after pitching six scoreless innings in his season debut.

Pearson and Courtney Stewart, 20, also died in the April 9, 2009, collision in Fullerton.

Passenger Jon Wilhite was severely injured.

Mehrtens resigns as AD at UNCW WILMINGTON (AP) — Kelly Mehrtens has resigned as athletic director at North Carolina-Wilmington.

School officials said Monday that Mehrtens’ resignation was effective immediately.

Mehrtens came to Wilmington in 2007 from Kansas, where she was an associate director of athletics and senior women’s administrator.

Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo says the school will name an interim athletic director soon.

Local Sports VOLLEYBALL Mitchell at TJCA, 5 p.m.

Shelby at Chase, 5 p.m.

East Rutherford at Burns, 5 p.m.

R-S Central at Patton, 5 p.m.

LADIES TENNIS R-S Central at Patton, 4 p.m.

East Rutherford at Burns, 4 p.m.

CROSS COUNTRY E.Rutherford, Chase at R-S Central, 4 p.m.

On TV 2:30 p.m. (FSCR) UEFA Champions League Soccer Chelsea vs. Olympique de Marseille.

7 p.m. (FSCR) MLB Baseball Houston Astros at Cincinnati Reds.

(TS) MLB Baseball Florida Marlins at Atlanta Braves.

10 p.m. (WGN-A) MLB Baseball Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres.

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Carolina Panthers’ Dante Rosario (88) is flipped by Cincinnati Bengals’ Johnathan Joseph (22) in the second half of the Bengals’ 20-7 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte Sunday.

In lame-duck year, Fox’s Panthers are struggling CHARLOTTE (AP) — When Carolina Panthers coach John Fox began the season in the last year of his contract and with the NFL’s youngest roster, it seemed likely that one of two things would happen.

If Fox could harness the inexperience and have a successful season, he’d be one of the NFL’s top coaching free agents in the offseason. If he failed, he’d likely be out the door anyway.

So far, nothing Fox tries is working.

And on Monday he had trouble clearly explaining an 0-3 start that includes three touchdowns and 12 turnovers.

“We are what we are and that is what I’m trying to change so we’re not that,” Fox said.

It was the kind of familiar, odd nonanswer that once produced smiles and chuckles when things were going well. But few things have for Fox since Carolina’s embarrassing 33-13 meltdown

against Arizona in the playoffs two years ago.

Despite going 12-4 and winning the NFC South in 2008, Fox was denied a contract extension after the home playoff debacle. Owner Jerry Richardson didn’t budge last offseason, either, when the Panthers slid to 8-8. Richardson then directed his football staff to go younger and slash payroll.

Fox’s woes started early.

After sticking with Jake Delhomme despite his 18 interceptions until he got hurt late last season, Fox had a quick hook for Matt Moore after just two games and six turnovers.

It brought the beginning of the Jimmy Clausen era Sunday against Cincinnati.

The rookie from Notre Dame completed one pass and posted a 0.0 passer rat Please see Panthers, Page 9A

RALEIGH (AP) — Natanu Mageo heard screams of joy as he walked to class. R.J. Mattes reads all about it when he checks his Facebook page.

The North Carolina State campus is buzzing about the Wolfpack’s unexpected 4-0 start.

With seemingly every victory for N.C. State comes another milestone. Already off to their best start since 2002, the 23rd-ranked Wolfpack find themselves in the Top 25 for the first time since ’03.

Now comes the next challenge: Staying there.

And that’s why Mattes says he has paid particular attention to the message being preached by offensive coordinator Dana Bible.

“Don’t drink the Kool-Aid,” the offensive lineman said Monday. “Everybody’s going to be coming over to you saying, ’Hey, y’all are great, y’all are good.’ ... We’re not a bad team, but we’re not as good as people are telling us we are.”

That humble, middle-of-theroad approach may wind up suiting the Wolfpack well this week when they play host to Virginia Tech.

While it’s too soon to order tickets and book hotel rooms for the ACC championship game in Charlotte, it’s also hard to blame the Wolfpack faithful for getting carried away with their success.

After all, N.C. State hasn’t had this many reasons to brag in a while.

The Wolfpack (4-0, 1-0) won their first four games for the first time since Philip Rivers was a junior in ’02. Last week’s convincing victory at Georgia Tech propelled them to their first appearance in the national rankings since Rivers’ senior year. They have a winning record in ACC play for the first time since Chuck Amato’s final team started the league schedule 2-0, then dropped the final seven games of 2006.

Coach Tom O’Brien said he gave his players Saturday night to soak up the Georgia Tech win, and expressed pride in the leadership his captains and upperclassmen have shown to this point.

“I think that it’s all part of them understanding where they are and how they got to this point, and how they have to continue doing what they’ve done for the past month,” O’Brien said. “This team, we’ll find out if they’re mature enough to handle it or not.

The proof won’t come until Saturday afternoon.”

Uncertainty marks Bobcats’ camp CHARLOTTE (AP) — Bobcats forward Boris Diaw didn’t seem to mind that he’s nearly been traded twice.

D.J. Augustin insisted he’s not paying attention to talk he could be dealt or supplanted as a starter.

And Charlotte coach Larry Brown was lamenting what he already lost over the summer, uncertain if he has the personnel at point guard and center to succeed in the improved Eastern Conference.

With a never-satisfied, outspoken coach and a constantly changing roster, the Michael Jordan-owned Bobcats are rarely boring. Monday was no different as the team gathered for media day after a weekend of trade discussions.

“If you don’t have control over it, why would you worry about it?” said the laid-back Diaw, involved in the latest trade talk after almost being shipped to Toronto in July. “Just waiting for stuff to be confirmed.”

There was little news.

General manager Rod Higgins proAssociated Press vided scant information after the proCharlotte Bobcats players Derrick Brown, left, and Gerald Henderson, right, posed four-team trade involving Please see Bobcats, Page 9A

joke as they wait for interviews during media day for the NBA basketball team in Charlotte Monday.

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National League East Division W L Pct 94 63 .596 87 69 .558 77 78 .497 76 79 .490 67 90 .429 Central Division

W L Pct Cincinnati 87 69 .558 St. Louis 80 75 .516 Houston 74 82 .474 Milwaukee 73 82 .471 Chicago 70 85 .452 Pittsburgh 55 100 .355 West Division

W L Pct San Francisco 88 68 .564 San Diego 87 68 .561 Colorado 83 72 .535 Los Angeles 75 81 .481 Arizona 64 92 .410

x-Philadelphia Atlanta Florida New York Washington

GB — 6 15 1/2 16 1/2 27 GB — 6 1/2 13 13 1/2 16 1/2 31 1/2 GB — 1/2 4 1/2 13 24

x-clinched Division Sunday’s Games Washington 4, Atlanta 2 Pittsburgh 9, Houston 3 N.Y. Mets 7, Philadelphia 3 Milwaukee 7, Florida 1 St. Louis 8, Chicago Cubs 7 San Francisco 4, Colorado 2 Cincinnati 12, San Diego 2 Arizona 5, L.A. Dodgers 4 Monday’s Games Philadelphia 8, Washington 0 Florida at Atlanta, late Milwaukee at New York, ppd., rain Pittsburgh at St. Louis, late L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, late Chicago Cubs at San Diego, late Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia (Oswalt 13-13) at Washington (Marquis 2-9), 7:05 p.m.

Florida (Ani.Sanchez 12-11) at Atlanta (T.Hudson 16-9), 7:10 p.m.

Houston (W.Rodriguez 11-12) at Cincinnati (Volquez 4-3), 7:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Gallardo 14-7) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 9-10), 7:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Burres 3-4) at St. Louis (Suppan 2-7), 8:15 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kuroda 11-13) at Colorado (Francis 4-6), 8:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Dempster 14-11) at San Diego (Latos 14-8), 10:05 p.m.

Arizona (R.Lopez 7-14) at San Francisco (J.Sanchez 11-9), 10:15 p.m.

American League East Division W L Pct 93 63 .600 93 64 .596 86 69 .555 81 75 .516 62 94 .394 Central Division

W L Pct x-Minnesota 92 63 .594 Chicago 83 72 .535 Detroit 80 76 .516 Cleveland 66 91 .417 Kansas City 63 92 .406 West Division

W L Pct x-Texas 87 68 .561 Oakland 77 78 .497 Los Angeles 75 80 .484 Seattle 59 96 .381

Tampa Bay New York Boston Toronto Baltimore

GB — 1/2 7 13 32 GB — 9 12 27 1/2 29 GB — 10 12 28

x-clinched division Sunday’s Games Cleveland 5, Kansas City 3 Detroit 5, Minnesota 1 Toronto 5, Baltimore 2 Seattle 6, Tampa Bay 2 Chicago White Sox 4, L.A. Angels 3 Texas 16, Oakland 9 N.Y. Yankees 4, Boston 3, 10 innings Monday’s Games Cleveland 6, Detroit 3 Toronto 7, N.Y. Yankees 5 Baltimore 4, Tampa Bay 0 Seattle at Texas, late Boston at Chicago White Sox, late Minnesota at Kansas City, late Oakland at L.A. Angels, late Tuesday’s Games Detroit (Scherzer 12-10) at Cleveland (Talbot 9-13), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 20-7) at Toronto (Drabek 0-2), 7:07 p.m.

Baltimore (Bergesen 8-10) at Tampa Bay (Price 18-6), 7:10 p.m.

Seattle (F.Hernandez 12-12) at Texas (Feldman 7-10), 8:05 p.m.

Boston (Lackey 13-11) at Chicago White Sox (E.Jackson 3-2), 8:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Blackburn 10-10) at Kansas City (O’Sullivan 3-6), 8:10 p.m.

Oakland (Braden 10-13) at L.A. Angels (Haren 3-4), 10:05 p.m.

FOOTBALL The AP Top 25 The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sept. 25, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:

1. Alabama (57) 2. Ohio St. (2) 3. Boise St. (1) 4. Oregon 5. TCU 6. Nebraska 7. Florida 8. Oklahoma 9. Stanford 10. Auburn 11. Wisconsin 12. LSU 13. Utah 14. Arizona 15. Arkansas 16. Miami 17. Iowa 18. Southern Cal 19. Michigan 20. South Carolina 21. Texas 22. Penn St. 23. N.C. State 24. Michigan St. 25. Nevada

Record Pts 4-0 1,496 4-0 1,431 3-0 1,356 4-0 1,276 4-0 1,269 4-0 1,158 4-0 1,132 4-0 1,095 4-0 895 4-0 863 4-0 854 4-0 805 4-0 792 4-0 724 3-1 716 2-1 598 3-1 505 4-0 467 4-0 398 3-1 397 3-1 364 3-1 197 4-0 166 4-0 149 4-0 123

Pv 1 2 3 5 4 6 9 8 16 17 11 15 13 14 10 19 18 20 21 12 7 23 — 25 —

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W L T Pct PF Miami 2 0 0 1.000 29 New England 2 1 0 .667 90 N.Y. Jets 1 1 0 .500 37 Buffalo 0 3 0 .000 47 South

W L T Pct PF Houston 2 1 0 .667 77 Indianapolis 2 1 0 .667 89 Tennessee 2 1 0 .667 78 Jacksonville 1 2 0 .333 40 North

W L T Pct PF Pittsburgh 3 0 0 1.000 72 Cincinnati 2 1 0 .667 59 Baltimore 2 1 0 .667 44 Cleveland 0 3 0 .000 45 West

W L T Pct PF Kansas City 3 0 0 1.000 68 San Diego 1 2 0 .333 72 Denver 1 2 0 .333 61 Oakland 1 2 0 .333 52 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF Philadelphia 2 1 0 .667 83 Washington 1 2 0 .333 56 Dallas 1 2 0 .333 54 N.Y. Giants 1 2 0 .333 55 South

W L T Pct PF Atlanta 2 1 0 .667 77 New Orleans 2 1 0 .667 63 Tampa Bay 2 1 0 .667 50 Carolina 0 3 0 .000 32 North

W L T Pct PF Chicago 2 0 0 1.000 46 Green Bay 2 0 0 1.000 61 Minnesota 1 2 0 .333 43 Detroit 0 3 0 .000 56 West

W L T Pct PF Seattle 2 1 0 .667 72 Arizona 2 1 0 .667 48 St. Louis 1 2 0 .333 57 San Francisco 0 3 0 .000 38

PA 20 82 24 87 PA 78 61 42 83 PA 33 55 41 57 PA 38 61 65 76 PA 62 67 53 85 PA 46 58 59 71 PA 34 27 38 78 PA 57 77 49 87

Sunday’s Games Dallas 27, Houston 13 New England 38, Buffalo 30 Baltimore 24, Cleveland 17 Atlanta 27, New Orleans 24, OT Tennessee 29, N.Y. Giants 10 Cincinnati 20, Carolina 7 Kansas City 31, San Francisco 10 Pittsburgh 38, Tampa Bay 13 Minnesota 24, Detroit 10 St. Louis 30, Washington 16 Philadelphia 28, Jacksonville 3 Seattle 27, San Diego 20 Arizona 24, Oakland 23 Indianapolis 27, Denver 13 N.Y. Jets 31, Miami 23 Monday’s Game Green Bay at Chicago, late

RACING NASCAR Sprint Cup-AAA 400 Results At Dover International Speedway (Start position in parentheses) 1. (1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet 2. (27) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet 3. (19) Joey Logano, Toyota 4. (8) Kurt Busch, Dodge 5. (10) Carl Edwards, Ford 6. (11) Kyle Busch, Toyota 7. (9) Paul Menard, Ford 8. (13) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet 9. (4) Denny Hamlin, Toyota 10. (2) A J Allmendinger, Ford 11. (15) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet 12. (42) Mark Martin, Chevrolet 13. (7) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet 14. (5) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet 15. (33) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet 16. (12) Reed Sorenson, Toyota 17. (22) Elliott Sadler, Ford 18. (14) Matt Kenseth, Ford 19. (6) Greg Biffle, Ford 20. (23) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota 21. (25) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet 22. (31) Brad Keselowski, Dodge 23. (32) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet 24. (29) David Ragan, Ford 25. (24) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet 26. (18) Regan Smith, Chevrolet 27. (34) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet 28. (16) Kasey Kahne, Ford 29. (26) Casey Mears, Toyota 30. (35) David Gilliland, Ford 31. (41) Tony Raines, Ford 32. (20) Scott Speed, Toyota 33. (30) Travis Kvapil, Ford 34. (3) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota 35. (17) David Reutimann, Toyota 36. (21) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge 37. (40) Kevin Conway, Toyota 38. (39) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet 39. (43) Michael McDowell, Dodge 40. (38) Mike Bliss, Toyota 41. (28) Joe Nemechek, Toyota 42. (36) J.J. Yeley, Dodge 43. (37) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 131.543 mph.

Time of Race: 3 hours, 2 minutes, 27 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 2.637 seconds.

Caution Flags: 4 for 19 laps.

Lead Changes: 16 among 10 drivers.

Top 12 in Points: 1. D.Hamlin, 5,368; 2. J.Johnson, 5,333; 3. Ky.Busch, 5,323; 4. Ku.Busch, 5,309; 5. K.Harvick, 5,303; 6. C.Edwards, 5,295; 7.

J.Burton, 5,288; 8. J.Gordon, 5,285; 9. G.Biffle, 5,228; 10. T.Stewart, 5,206; 11. M.Kenseth, 5,203; 12. C.Bowyer, 5,133.

HOCKEY National Hockey League Preseason EASTERN CONFERENCE

GP W L OT Pts Philadelphia 4 3 0 1 7 Toronto 6 3 2 1 7 Florida 3 3 0 0 6 Pittsburgh 3 3 0 0 6 Tampa Bay 4 2 1 1 5 Washington 2 2 0 0 4 N.Y. Rangers 3 2 1 0 4 Carolina 4 2 2 0 4 Montreal 4 2 2 0 4 Ottawa 4 2 2 0 4 Boston 3 1 1 1 3 New Jersey 3 0 0 3 3 Buffalo 2 1 1 0 2 N.Y. Islanders 0 0 0 0 0 Atlanta 2 0 2 0 0

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GF 13 16 10 13 14 8 12 6 12 14 8 10 7 0 2

GA 11 19 5 6 14 3 12 7 15 10 8 13 6 0 6

WESTERN CONFERENCE

GP W L OT Pts Phoenix 5 4 1 0 8 Calgary 3 3 0 0 6 Edmonton 3 3 0 0 6 St. Louis 5 3 2 0 6 Dallas 3 2 1 0 4 Anaheim 4 2 2 0 4 Detroit 4 2 2 0 4 Los Angeles 3 1 1 1 3 Chicago 3 1 2 0 2 Nashville 3 1 2 0 2 Colorado 4 1 3 0 2 Columbus 4 1 3 0 2 San Jose 4 1 3 0 2 Vancouver 5 1 4 0 2 Minnesota 4 0 3 1 1

GF 12 11 16 15 9 12 11 6 8 4 6 12 10 11 6

GA 7 7 6 9 7 14 14 7 9 6 9 16 13 18 17

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

Sunday’s Games Detroit 5, N.Y. Rangers 3 Montreal 4, Minnesota 3 Edmonton 8, Vancouver 2 St. Louis 2, Colorado 0 Monday’s Games Toronto 5, Buffalo 4 Florida at Montreal, late Atlanta at Nashville, late Tuesday’s Games Boston at Washington, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Buffalo vs. Ottawa at Dundas, Ontario, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Phoenix at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.

San Jose at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Anaheim at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Detroit at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Nashville at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders (ss) at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Washington at Boston, 7 p.m.

Carolina at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Toronto at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

Calgary vs. N.Y. Islanders (ss) at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 9 p.m.

Vancouver at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB—Suspended Baltimore RHP Alfredo Simon for three games and fined him an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing a pitch at Jose Bautista in a Sept. 26 game at Toronto.

Suspended Baltimore manager Buck Showalter for one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for Simon’s intentional actions following the warning. Fined Toronto RHP Shaun Marcum an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing a pitch at Baltimore’s Luke Scott.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DALLAS MAVERICKS—Signed F Brian Cardinal, G Dee Brown and G Adam Haluska.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS—Named Keith Smart coach.

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS—Signed C Jarron Collins, C Jake Voskuhl, F Marqus Blakely, G Stephen Dennis and G Jon Scheyer.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL—Suspended Miami DT Tony McDaniel one game for violating the personal conduct policy.

ARIZONA CARDINALS—Re-signed WR Onrea Jones. Released CB A.J. Jefferson. Released RB Ian Johnson from the practice squad.

BUFFALO BILLS—Released QB Trent Edwards.

CHICAGO BEARS—Waived G Johan Asiata.

Signed OL Edwin Williams from practice squad.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Released DB Michael. Re-signed S Gerald Alexander, TE Ernest Wilford. Waived QB Brett Ratliff from the practice squad.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Fired offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye. Promoted quarterbacks coach Mike Johnson to offensive coordinator and offensive assistant Jason Michael to quarterbacks coach.

HOCKEY National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES—Returned D Mark Pysyk, F Corey Fienhage, F Kevin Sundher, F Steven Shipley, F Gregg Sutch, F Cedrick Henley, F Riley Boychuk, D Jerome Gauthier-Leduc and D Matt MacKenzie to their junior teams. Released G Zane Kalemba.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Assigned F Evan Brophey and F Jeff Taffe to Rockford (AHL).

Assigned G Cristobal Huet to HC FribourgGotteron SA (Swiss National League A).

LOS ANGELES KINGS—Assigned D Andrew Campbell, D Johan Fransson, D Alec Martinez and C Oscar Moller to Manchester (AHL).

MINNESOTA WILD—Reassigned F Cody Almond, F Colton Gillies, F Carson McMillan, F Chad Rau, D Tyler Cuma, D Jamie Fraser, D Maxim Noreau, D Nate Prosser, D Jared Spurgeon and G Matt Hackett to Houston (AHL). Waived F Jon DiSalvatore, F Robbie Earl, F Peter Kalus and F Warren Peters.

MONTREAL CANADIENS—Returned F Louis Leblanc to Montreal (QMJHL) and D Jarred Tinordi to London (OHL). Assigned G Robert Mayer, D Frederic St-Denis, F Andrew Conboy, F Olivier Fortier, F Dany Masse, F Aaron Palushaj, F J.T. Wyman, D Sebastien Bisaillon, D Marc-Antoine Desnoyers, D Kyle Klubertanz, D Brendon Nash, D Neil Petruic, D David Urquhart, F Alexander Avtsin, F Jimmy Bonneau and F Ian Shultz to Hamilton (AHL).

NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Assigned F Blake Geoffrion to Milwaukee (AHL).

NEW YORK RANGERS—Assigned G Chad Johnson, D Wade Redden, F Dane Byers, F Evgeny Grachev, F Kris Newbury, F Dale Weise, F Jeremy Williams and F Mats Zuccarello to Hartford (AHL). Released D Garnet Exelby, D Brandon Manning and D Alexei Semenov.

PHOENIX COYOTES—Assigned D Jonas Ahnelov, RW Matt Beaudoin, G Matt Climie, LW Ryan Hollweg, C Bracken Kearns, LW Josh Lunden, LW Brett MacLean, G Al Montoya, LW Alexander Picard, LW Blair Riley, D Garrett Stafford, D Michael Stone, D Chris Summers and D Nolan Yonkman to San Antonio (AHL).

Returned D Brandon Gormley to Moncton (QMJHL).

ST. LOUIS BLUES—Assigned D Dean Arsene, D Brennan Evans, F Adam Cracknell, F Graham Mink, F Ryan Reaves, F Brett Sonne and F David Spina to Peoria (AHL).

VANCOUVER CANUCKS—Assigned D Nolan Baumgartner, C Mario Bliznak, D Kevin Connauton, D Evan Oberg, LW Prab Rai, C Jordan Schroeder, D Chris Tanev, F Aaron Volpatti, D Sean Zimmerman and D Travis Ramsey to Manitoba (AHL).

WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Signed F Matt Hendricks to a one-year contract. Assigned F Francois Bouchard, D Sean Collins, F Kyle Greentree, D Grant McNeill, D Zach Miskovic and F Brian Willsie to Hershey (AHL).

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Phillies clinch NL East crown WASHINGTON (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies are the NL East champions for the fourth consecutive year and, fittingly, Roy Halladay helped seal the deal this time with a two-hitter.

Halladay earned his 21st win with his fourth shutout and ninth complete game — all highs in the majors this season — and Jayson Werth drove in four runs, leading the Phillies to a 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night, wrapping up the division with five games left.

Halladay (21-10) heads to the playoffs for the first time in his 13th major league season, having played his entire career with the Toronto Blue Jays before being traded to Philadelphia last winter.

Johnson vaults back into Chase DOVER, Del. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson had it all.

He won the pole, dominated again to win at Dover International Speedway, and even held his baby daughter in his arms in Victory Lane for the first time.

He called it a dream weekend.

Yet, it wasn’t enough for the four-time Cup champion.

Not even close.

Johnson let the field know his bid for a fifth straight title is alive and thriving by winning the second race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship on Sunday for his sixth victory of the season. He won’t be truly happy with the result until he’s hoisting the series trophy and celebrating another championship after the finale.

“Yes, today was a big victory and hopefully a step toward the championship,” Johnson said, “but it’s not the prize we want.”

Johnson has owned Dover the last two years, winning for the third time in four races on the mile concrete oval. He shook off a rare poor finish in last week’s Chase opener at New Hampshire to turn the fastest qualifying lap, cruise to the checkered flag and shoot to second in the points standings.

Johnson has few better tracks to jump-start his championship run than Dover with six career wins and 12 top-10 finishes in 18 races. He was sensational in the No. 48 Chevrolet here in May until a rare pit road mistake put him in 16th place.

“There’s a very unique rhythm to driving this track and it’s just suited my style,” Johnson said.

Chase drivers filled five of the top-six spots. Jeff Burton was second, Kurt Busch was fourth, Carl Edwards fifth and Kyle Busch sixth. Joey Logano spoiled the sweep with a second-place finish.

Burton said no one should ever count out Johnson.

“They’re good,” he said. “They’re not good, they’re great. That word is not being overused when I say that.”

Denny Hamlin kept his points lead with a ninthplace finish. He holds a 35-point advantage over Johnson heading into next week’s race at Kansas Speedway. The points leader after Dover has never gone on to win the championship since the Chase’s inception in 2004.

“A lot of people are waiting for us to slip up like we have in the past, but I don’t see it this time around,” Hamlin said. “I just think our team is too focused at this point and we’re running too well for that to happen. I think it’s going to go all the way to the wire.”

Hamlin is a strong favorite to thwart Johnson’s drive for five. Hamlin’s average finish at Dover was 22.8 in nine previous races — only Daytona at 23.1 is a more troublesome spot for the Joe Gibbs Racing contender — so Sunday was a positive sign for his title run over the final eight races of the season.

His points lead is the largest for any driver after the second Chase race.

“The original goal was to be 80 points back after Kansas,” he said. “Well, that goal has been shifted now.”

Hamlin had an active weekend. First, he blasted Clint Bowyer’s explanation for driving an illegal car in his New Hampshire victory. Then, he was bumped by Kevin Harvick, Bowyer’s teammate, in practice Saturday and the two got into a screaming match in the garage.

Dover lacked the drama of last week’s opener when Tony Stewart lost a big gamble and ran out of fuel right before the white flag lap, allowing Bowyer to zip past for the win. Bowyer’s celebration was short-lived after he flunked a follow-up inspection last week and was docked 150 points.

His rough stretch continued with a 25th-place finish and — unless he can win Wednesday’s appeal — his championship hopes are all but dashed.

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ing in the first half. He was better after halftime, but got little help in a 20-7 loss.

Fox on Monday said it was “more than likely” Clausen would start next week when things get even more difficult with a visit to Super Bowl champion New Orleans.

“Much like earlier things I’ve said I don’t think our issues have all been the quarterback,” Fox said.

The Panthers have numerous other problems, including no reliable receiver after four-time Pro Bowl pick Steve Smith. The Panthers activated only two other receivers on Sunday, both rookies.

Facing constant double teams, a visibly frustrated Smith didn’t catch a pass until the fourth quarter Sunday and was seen barking at Clausen after the game.

The running game isn’t helping, either. DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, who each rushed for more than 1,100 yards last season, have been held in check all three games. Teams have been loading up the line of scrimmage with eight defenders to stop the run and double-teaming Smith. That’s essentially shut down the offense.

“You’ve got to make plays down the field throwing the ball,” Clausen said Monday when asked how you beat that defensive alignment.

Deep passes have often turned into interceptions in a dizzying number of turnovers that leaves Carolina last in the NFL in scoring at less than 11 points a game.

“The variety last week was more sack-fumbles,” Fox said. “This week they were just fumbles, whether it be in the run game or the center-quarterback exchange. But either way they’re turnovers that give the short field for the opponent.”

While the defense has been adequate despite those circumstances, it’s not pressuring the quarterback after five-time Pro Bowl pick Julius Peppers was allowed to leave in free agency.

Carolina has two sacks.

Fox was still trying on Monday. He brought out one of his trusty cliches in a team meeting, which was repeated by linebacker Dan Connor.

“You’ve got to know when to point a finger,” Connor said. “When you’re losing you’ve got to point it at yourself. When you’re winning you point it at other people and you give them praise.”

With little job security and a sinking season, there’s potential for players to tune out Fox. But safety Charles Godfrey — one of the lone bright spots with an NFL-high three interceptions — insists Fox still has the attention of the locker room as time runs out for Carolina to salvage its season.

“One thing I like about Coach Fox is he’s a man of his word,” Godfrey said. “He believes in us.

He’s that way now we’re in this slump. It hasn’t changed.”

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Carmelo Anthony hit a snag. Charlotte would get former All-Star point guard Devin Harris from New Jersey in the deal, while Diaw would head to Utah. Augustin was also discussed in early proposals.

“I’ve heard my name in trade rumors before. I’m not even going to listen to it,” Augustin said. “I love Charlotte. If anything happens, it’s the NBA, it’s a business.”

Brown expressed disappointment the trade talks became public, but insisted Charlotte wasn’t actively trying to deal Diaw or Augustin.

“We’re not calling around. That’s not us,” Brown said. “For Rod not to receive phone calls and try to better our team, I think would be inexcusable. But I don’t think we’ve initiated any of the talk you guys are hearing about.”

Not that Brown is thrilled with the 19-man roster he takes to UNC Wilmington for camp. Not after the Bobcats traded center Tyson Chandler to Dallas and lost point guard Raymond Felton to New York in free agency following their first playoff appearance.

“Yeah, I died,” Brown said on his reaction when Felton departed. “Everything I value he did.”

Harris would provide an instant replacement, but it’s possible that deal may never happen. That would leave Augustin, who struggled last season, as the likely starter. Newly signed Shaun Livingston, Javaris Crittenton and undrafted rookie Sherron Collins are behind him.

Brown said it could mean a change in how the Bobcats, who ranked 28th in scoring and 29th in turnovers last season, will play on offense. Brown envisions using Diaw, Stephen Jackson and Gerald Wallace more as ballhandlers.

“We’ve got to figure out how to get Jack and Boris and Gerald and all these other guys where they’re playmakers as well,” Brown said. “It’s going to be an adjustment for some guys.”

Brown has more concerns at center. While Chandler was plagued by injuries in his only season in Charlotte, the Bobcats also didn’t re-sign veteran Theo Ratliff. That leaves Nazr Mohammed, DeSagana Diop and Kwame Brown — who was in a protective boot Monday after a severe ankle sprain last week.

“Nazr and DeSagana, the things that I want a center to do, are difficult for them,” said Brown, who wants big men to block shots, be able to defend smaller players on the perimeter and run the floor. “We’ll just have to figure it out.”

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By The Associated Press

Braylon Edwards bounced back from his benching by helping the New York Jets knock the Miami Dolphins from the ranks of the unbeaten.

Still sitting there with unblemished records: the surprising Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs.

Edwards was barred at the start in Miami because of a drunken-driving arrest earlier in the week. He came in at the start of the second quarter and turned a short pass into a 67-yard touchdown in the third quarter as the Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 31-23 on Sunday night.

Mark Sanchez threw three touchdown passes for the second week in a row, and the Jets forged a three-way tie atop the AFC East with the Dolphins and Patriots. All are 2-1.

At Tampa Bay, Charlie Batch threw for 186 yards and two long touchdowns to Mike Wallace in his first start in nearly three years, helping the Steelers to a 38-13 win over the Buccaneers.

The Steelers improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2007 despite playing without Ben Roethlisberger, who’s serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Dennis Dixon started the previous two games, but was lost to a knee injury last week.

That opened the door for Batch.

At Kansas City, Matt Cassel’s three touchdown passes included a trick play that caught San Francisco completely flat-footed and the Chiefs remained unbeaten with a 31-10 rout of the winless 49ers.

score for Philadelphia.

Vick completed 17 of 31 passes for 291 yards.

Falcons 27, Saints 24 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Matt Bryant did what Garrett Hartley could not, drilling a 46-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime to lift Atlanta.

The Saints (2-1) appeared to have a thrilling victory in hand when Drew Brees drove New Orleans deep into Falcons territory to set up a 29-yard field goal in overtime. Instead, Hartley hooked the kick.

Vikings 24, Lions 10 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson sped around the corner for a career-long 80-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter, spurring Minnesota to its first win of the season.

Brett Favre took all kinds of hard hits in the pocket and threw two interceptions while Minnesota’s passing attack frequently misfired, but Peterson picked up the slack with 160 yards on 23 carries.

Colts 27, Broncos 13 DENVER (AP) — Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns even without Anthony Gonzalez and Pierre Garcon to lead Indianapolis over grieving Denver.

Kyle Orton threw for a careerbest 476 yards on 37-of-57 passing and the Broncos outgained the Colts (2-1) by more than 100 yards.

But they failed to get into the end zone on five trips inside the 20.

Cowboys 27, Texans 13

Rams 30, Redskins 16

HOUSTON (AP) — Tony Romo threw two touchdown passes to Roy Williams, Marion Barber ran for another score and Dallas got its first win.

The Cowboys’ defense got its first three takeaways of the season and held Houston’s topranked offense to 340 yards.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Sam Bradford has his first NFL win.

The rookie quarterback threw for 235 yards and a touchdown and backup running back Kenneth Darby had the goahead score to help St. Louis end a 14-game home losing streak.

Eagles 28, Jaguars 3

Seahawks 27, Chargers 20

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Michael Vick threw three touchdown passes and ran for another

SEATTLE (AP) — Leon Washington returned two second-half kickoffs for touch-

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Washington took the opening kickoff of the second half 101 yards to give Seattle a 17-0 lead. Phillip Rivers threw for a career-high 455 yards and brought the Chargers (1-2) back, tying the game at 20 on a 12-yard throw to Antonio Gates and a 2-point conversion to Legedu Naanee with 6:39 left.

Cardinals 24, Raiders 23 GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sebastian Janikowski missed a 32-yard field goal as the game ended, allowing Arizona to escape in a game littered with mistakes by both teams.

The wide-left kick came after a pass interference call against Arizona’s Dominique RodgersCromartie. Janikowski missed two others in the game.

Patriots 38, Bills 30 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes, two to Randy Moss, and New England (2-1) topped Buffalo (0-3) for the 14th straight time.

First-round draft pick C.J. Spiller scored his first NFL touchdowns on a 5-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick and a 95-yard kickoff return.

Ravens 24, Browns 17 BALTIMORE (AP) — Anquan Boldin caught three touchdown passes from Joe Flacco and Baltimore rallied for the win.

Boldin made himself right at home in Baltimore (2-1), catching eight passes for 142 yards.

After a career-high four interceptions last week in a loss to Cincinnati, Flacco went 22 for 31 for 262 yards without an interception.

Titans 29, Giants 10 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Chris Johnson ran for 125 yards and two touchdowns, Vince Young threw for a TD and the Tennessee defense forced three turnovers.

The Giants missed two field goals; had two drives inside the Titans 6-yard line end in turnovers;.

Volunteer Training

Forest City Training October 11th–14th 6–9pm at the Carolina Event and Conference Center

Lake Lure Training

October 18th-20th 10am-3pm at the Hickory Nut Gorge Office Volunteers of all types are greatly needed throughout Rutherford County.

Call 245-0095 or 1-800-218-2273 to register.

10A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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Carolina Today Child drowns after wandering from home

JACKSONVILLE (AP) — Authorities in Onslow County say an 18-month-old drowned after wandering out of a mobile home and into a ditch filled with water from recent heavy rains.

The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Monday on N.C. 53 on the south side of the county.

Sheriff’s Lt. Tommie Thomas said an initial report said the child walked out of the home and fell into a ditch at the edge of the yard.

Thomas said authorities think the toddler was washed through a culvert under the highway to the other side of the road.

Thomas said an investigation is continuing.

Unofficial reports to the National Weather Service show more than six inches of rain fell on the county during a 24-hour period ending Monday afternoon.

Explosion at alleged meth lab burns four

LA GRANGE (AP) — Four people are recovering from severe burns that investigators think occurred in the explosion of a suspected methamphetamine lab in a Lenoir County.

Multiple media organizations reported the two men and two

women in their 20s were taken to the Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill.

Sheriff’s deputies and Highway Patrol troopers discovered the victims at a two-vehicle wreck near the explosion in the town of La Grange, about 10 miles west of Kinston.

Sheriff’s Capt. Jim Oldenburg said the burn victims were in serious condition. Oldenburg said the blast and resulting fire happened late Saturday.

Rescuers find body of man who drowned MOUNT HOLLY (AP) — Searchers have found the body of a man who drowned while swimming on a lake near Charlotte.

The Charlotte Observer reported that the body of Samuel Do Nascimento was found Saturday afternoon. Friends say Do Nascimento had developed a cramp while swimming in Mountain Island Lake on Friday.

Rescuers had search for 10 hours before finding his body in 46 feet of water.

Friends who had been on the lake with Do Nascimento said he was from Brazil, but had lived and worked in Charlotte for three years.

Lucia-Riverbend Fire & Rescue Chief David Toomey said the primary cause of the drowning seems to have been fatigue.

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A prison official from Afghanistan gets a first-hand look at how South Carolina prisons are run during a tour of Monticello dorm at Broad River Correctional Monday in Columbia, S.C.

Afghan officials tour S.C. prison complex COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A delegation of Afghan officials is touring a South Carolina prison to get ideas about how to run a correctional system on a tight budget.

South Carolina Corrections Department Director Jon Ozmint says a group of about 20 officials from the Afghanistan government are in Columbia on Monday to tour Broad River Correctional Institution.

This is the second group from

Afghanistan to visit South Carolina’s prisons in the past four years.

Ozmint says the officials are interested in seeing how the state funds its corrections agency, which spends less per inmate than nearly every other state in the country.

An Iraqi delegation toured the same prison in 2007. Ozmint says officials from Kurdistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo also have visited the department.

Report: Officials OK’d tax refund policy change RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A new policy making it harder for North Carolina residents to get refunds after inadvertently overpaying their taxes had the approval of lawyers for Gov. Beverly Perdue and Attorney General Roy Cooper, The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Sunday.

A newly released document shows Perdue’s attorney and Cooper’s office approved the change in how the state handles overpayments, according to the newspaper.

Cooper, Perdue’s chief legal counsel Eddie Speas and Revenue Department chief Kenneth Lay say they didn’t discuss the change with the governor.

Typically, the state’s computer system flags overpayments within the three-year statute of limitations.

Now the department says overpayments are not “discovered” until an employee reviews those returns.

Taxpayers could be out of luck if that review doesn’t happen within three years.

About 100 taxpayers have received refunds totaling $32,000 since the Revenue Department began an effort to reduce its backlog of 150,000 flagged returns, Lay said.

About 68,000 of those returns have been reviewed and 3,300 overpayments totaling nearly $1 million were found.

The bulk of those overpayments, however, were more than three years old. Those refunds — about $917,000 — have been put on hold until legislators take action on the 2007 law covering the three-year limit.

“The governor says she would get a legislative change if that’s required, and it looks like that’s going to be

required,” Lay said of the older refunds.

Perdue and lawmakers have said they were unaware of the backlog of unprocessed returns and didn’t know about the policy change.

Lay said it was not a set policy that required the department to refund old overpayments that had been flagged by the computer system.

“What we had was inconsistent practice,” he said.

Legislators say the 2007 law governing refunds was not intended to let revenue officials keep overpayments.

“That’s an unintended consequence, and we would change it so quick your head will pop off your shoulders,” said Rep. Pryor Gibson, D-Wadesboro and House finance committee co-chairman.

Revenue correspondence obtained by the News & Observer through an open records request shows the practice of giving the money back despite the time limit was in place at least as far back as 1999.

In a case from that year, the computer system had discovered the overpayment, but the return was not audited by a staffer until the statute of limitations had expired.

“The overpayment was discovered at the time the payment was posted, and the system reflected an overpayment,” department supervisor Gregory Radford wrote in an e-mail message. “Can’t penalize the taxpayer for our workload.”

After the number of returns and change in policy were reported, Perdue said she would see to it that the backlog was cleared by yearend and that everyone who overpaid would get their money back.

NCSU launches tour promoting state products RALEIGH (AP) — A weeklong tour across the state is designed to highlight products made in North Carolina.

N.C. State University’s Industrial Extension Services says the Manufacturing Makes It Real tour will stop in 11 cities between Monday and Friday.

The final stop will be a rally in front of the state legislative building in Raleigh. At each stop, organizers will gather products made in North Carolina. Those products will be loaded onto a tractor trailer and for display at subsequent stops and the final rally.

Organizers hope the tour will underline the importance of manufacturing to North Carolina’s economy.

In addition to Raleigh, the tour will stop in High Point, Lenoir, Fletcher, Mount Holly, Monroe, Asheboro, Lillington, Leland, New Bern and Halifax.

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The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 — 11A

business/finance

THE MARKET IN REVIEW

STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS

NYSE

d

7,263.37 -37.67

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last AirTran 7.34 ChinaNepst 4.07 AlbertoC n 37.64 LDK Solar 10.45 GreenbCos15.23 HarvNRes 9.10 MoneyGrm 2.47 PremGlbSv 6.75 Edenor 7.76 RealD n 17.98

Chg +2.79 +.95 +6.16 +1.60 +1.97 +1.17 +.28 +.72 +.72 +1.63

%Chg +61.3 +30.4 +19.6 +18.1 +14.9 +14.8 +12.8 +11.9 +10.2 +10.0

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name BPZ Res DeutsBk rt Raythn wt M&T Bk PNC wt BridgptEd ChinaUni M&F Wld NewOriEd ZaleCp

Last 3.70 5.22 9.10 84.24 10.32 14.06 14.28 24.99 93.67 2.07

Chg %Chg -.47 -11.3 -.65 -11.1 -.99 -9.8 -6.38 -7.0 -.78 -7.0 -1.03 -6.8 -.89 -5.9 -1.54 -5.8 -5.47 -5.5 -.12 -5.5

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Citigrp 3466131 3.87 -.03 BkofAm 1187118 13.24 -.36 S&P500ETF1186179114.27 -.55 AirTran 988325 7.34 +2.79 SPDR Fncl 596742 14.45 -.16 AMD 557606 7.02 +.18 iShR2K 459880 66.82 -.17 SprintNex 430241 4.59 +.15 GenElec 396436 16.43 -.23 iShEMkts 390235 44.04 -.08 Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

DIARY

1,267 1,735 134 3,136 191 7 3,637,514,945

d

AMEX

2,018.10 -11.98

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last CapGold n 4.34 BioTime wt 3.05 RareEle g 8.85 Metalico 3.98 SuprmInd 2.44 GoldenMin 15.50 Gainsco 8.98 LGL Grp 21.99 Versar 2.68 Talbots wt 2.70

Chg +.54 +.35 +1.01 +.44 +.23 +1.40 +.77 +1.42 +.16 +.15

%Chg +14.2 +13.0 +12.9 +12.4 +10.4 +9.9 +9.4 +6.9 +6.3 +5.9

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last SunLink 2.22 CKX Lands10.75 HelixBio g 2.51 DocuSec 3.35 OpkoHlth 2.17 Sifco 11.56 AmShrd 2.70 AoxingP rs 2.74 KeeganR g 7.94 Neuralstem 2.25

Chg %Chg -.18 -7.6 -.86 -7.4 -.17 -6.3 -.22 -6.2 -.11 -4.8 -.55 -4.5 -.11 -3.9 -.11 -3.9 -.31 -3.8 -.09 -3.8

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg LibertyAcq 89847 10.40 +.09 CapGold n 58442 4.34 +.54 RareEle g 35473 8.85 +1.01 DenisnM g 27611 1.76 +.12 Taseko 26597 5.32 +.15 GrtBasG g 20588 2.34 -.06 GoldStr g 18379 4.92 -.09 KodiakO g 18221 3.30 ...

GenMoly 12948 3.45 +.19 NovaGld g 12739 8.62 -.07 DIARY

Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

215 252 42 509 18 7 92,222,059

d

NASDAQ 2,369.77 -11.45

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name NightwkR GenFin un BioFuelEn VlyNBc wt AirMedia MexRestr SeattGen OTIX Gl rs GS Fncl A-Power

Last 6.38 2.70 2.22 3.00 4.68 2.09 14.30 9.81 12.20 7.44

Chg +3.13 +1.20 +.54 +.65 +.79 +.32 +2.14 +1.38 +1.64 +.91

%Chg +96.3 +80.0 +32.1 +27.7 +20.3 +18.1 +17.6 +16.3 +15.5 +13.9

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last ZionO&G wt 2.53 NSecGrp 10.00 Emclaire n 15.80 KingldJ rs 6.50 RurbanF lf 2.84 CSG Sys 18.37 Fst M&F 3.37 BOSLtd rs 2.76 CmcFstBcp 8.76 FstFrnkln 6.50

Chg -.47 -1.53 -2.20 -.84 -.36 -2.28 -.40 -.32 -1.00 -.74

%Chg -15.7 -13.3 -12.2 -11.4 -11.3 -11.0 -10.6 -10.4 -10.2 -10.2

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Intel 497143 19.24 -.19 SiriusXM 492365 1.16 -.02 Cisco 479526 22.11 +.02 Microsoft 426860 24.73 -.04 PwShs QQQ418786 49.39 -.27 Oracle 324577 26.95 -.01 MicronT 271587 7.03 -.17 DryShips 267662 4.47 +.35 Nvidia 247693 12.00 -.26 Baidu s 206018 103.82 +5.99 Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

DIARY

1,046 1,613 108 2,767 114 14 1,845,467,109

DAILY DOW JONES

LOOKING FOR DIRECTION IN THIS 10,920 LET’S TALK. VOLATILE MARKET? Dow Jones industrials Close: 10,812.04 Change: -48.22 (-0.4%)

10,680 10,440

11,600

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11,200 10,800

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11,258.01 4,812.87 408.57 7,743.74 2,031.93 2,535.28 1,219.80 852.90 12,847.91 745.95

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 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

Net Chg

10,812.04 4,508.71 400.58 7,263.37 2,018.10 2,369.77 1,142.16 794.50 12,004.67 668.29

-48.22 -6.30 +.65 -37.67 -11.98 -11.45 -6.51 -1.79 -58.12 -2.72

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-.44 -.14 +.16 -.52 -.59 -.48 -.57 -.22 -.48 -.41

+3.68 +9.98 +.65 +1.09 +10.58 +4.43 +2.43 +9.33 +3.95 +6.86

12-mo %Chg

+10.45 +16.90 +5.44 +4.66 +14.40 +11.22 +7.45 +14.69 +9.10 +8.98

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91 40.82 -.44 +32.1 Delhaize 2.02 2.8 ... 73.20 -.22 -4.6 PIMCO TotRetA m Dell Inc ... ... 15 12.64 -.01 -12.0 RoyalBk g 2.00 ... ... 51.60 -.50 -3.6 American Funds BalA m DukeEngy .98 5.5 13 17.90 -.09 +4.0 SaraLee .44 3.2 15 13.68 -.08 +12.3 Vanguard TotStIAdm American Funds FnInvA m ExxonMbl 1.76 2.9 12 61.71 -.04 -9.5 SonicAut ... ... 9 9.71 -.03 -6.5 American Funds BondA m FamilyDlr .62 1.4 17 42.97 -.43 +54.4 SonocoP 1.12 3.3 17 33.63 +.02 +15.0 Vanguard Welltn Vanguard 500Adml FifthThird .04 .3 ... 11.91 -.33 +22.1 SpectraEn 1.00 4.5 15 22.07 -.19 +7.6 Vanguard TotIntl d FCtzBA 1.20 .7 8 184.00 -.40 +12.2 SpeedM .40 2.6 26 15.48 -.63 -12.1 Vanguard InstPlus GenElec .48 2.9 17 16.43 -.23 +8.6 .52 1.4 39 38.05 -.52 +60.5 Fidelity DivrIntl d GoldmanS 1.40 1.0 7 146.00 -1.28 -13.5 Timken Fidelity GrowCo 1.88 2.8 24 67.08 -.19 +16.9 T Rowe Price EqtyInc Google ... ... 23 530.41 +3.12 -14.4 UPS B KrispKrm ... ... 74 4.41 -.06 +49.5 WalMart 1.21 2.3 14 53.48 -.60 +.1 Hartford CapAprA m Pioneer PioneerA m Goldman Sachs ShDuGovA m Stock Footnotes: g = Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h = Does not meet continued-listing standards. lf = Late filing with SEC. n = New in past 52 weeks. pf = Preferred. rs = Stock has undergone a reverse stock split of at least 50 Alliance Bernstein GrowIncA m percent within the past year. rt = Right to buy security at a specified price. s = Stock has split by at least 20 percent within the DWS-Scudder REstA m Hartford GrowthL m last year. un = Units. vj = In bankruptcy or receivership. wd = When distributed. wi = When issued. wt = Warrants.

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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

11.58 28.37 27.77 48.79 62.18 34.07 15.99 104.43 105.12 25.98 96.86 33.37 39.46 11.58 25.29 2.11 26.48 11.58 16.93 28.37 33.47 12.46 29.64 105.12 14.91 104.43 28.33 74.57 21.59 30.93 36.47 10.45 3.03 16.43 15.49

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

+1.1 +10.9/B +7.7 +12.3/A +7.5 +9.0/D +4.4 +9.5/C +9.0 +16.3/A +8.4 +7.7/D +4.0 +13.4/A +6.9 +11.0/B +7.4 +11.5/B +7.5 +9.4/D +7.8 +6.9/D +9.6 +8.3/A +9.1 +7.9/B +1.1 +10.6/B +6.4 +13.2/A +3.5 +14.5/A +8.7 +10.5/C +1.1 +10.4/B +5.0 +12.1/A +7.7 +12.4/A +7.2 +11.2/B +1.0 +10.1/C +4.1 +9.7/C +7.4 +11.6/B +9.2 +8.0/B +6.9 +11.0/B +9.8 +5.8/C +9.8 +18.0/A +6.0 +10.5/B +7.0 +9.1/D +7.9 +12.4/A +0.2 +2.4/D +7.1 +9.9/B +4.3 +32.7/B +10.1 +10.7/C

+8.3/A +1.4/B +1.7/C +4.0/C +4.1/A +4.9/A +3.5/B +0.8/C +0.8/C +1.3/B -1.3/D +4.6/A +6.1/A +8.0/A +0.9/B +4.6/A +5.4/A +7.8/A +3.1/B +1.4/B +3.2/A +3.8/E +4.7/A +0.9/C +4.2/B +0.8/C +2.1/C +5.0/A +1.1/B +2.3/A +1.2/B +4.9/B -1.2/D +2.6/B +0.4/D

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

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

New FDIC rules require banks to share risks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Banks will have to share in the risk when they sell investments of the kind that rocked the financial system in 2008 under rules adopted Monday.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is requiring banks hold at least 5 percent of the securities on their books, as part of new rules the regulator adopted Monday that were required under the new financial overhaul law. Banks would be required to purchase their share of the securities beginning Jan. 1.

The idea is that banks with such exposure to risk would be more careful about properly screening borrowers. Experts say the bank’s lack of investment in the risky securities contributed to the financial meltdown.

Financial industry executives have opposed the FDIC requirements. Banks don’t have enough room on their balance sheets to retain 5 percent of all the loans they make, some executives have maintained.

“The FDIC is seriously harming the federal government’s ability to exit the U.S. housing market and re-establish a private mortgage market,” said Tom Deutsch, executive director of the American Securitization Forum, which represents the Wall Street firms that issue asset-backed securities. He was referring to the government’s control of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The FDIC’s new rules “will make it extremely difficult” for banks to issue new securities, Deutsch said.

The so-called “skin-in-the-game” requirement was mandated by the financial overhaul law enacted in July. There is an exemption to the requirement. Banks won’t have to meet it for mortgage securities that contain so-called “safe” loans, such as a traditional 30-year fixed-rate mortgage with a 20 percent down payment.

The securities may contain bundles of mortgage, credit card or auto loans. The securities will have to meet the FDIC’s requirements to ensure that the government doesn’t seize them if the bank fails. In addition to the 5 percent minimum holding for banks, there are other requirements such as what the banks must disclose to regulators about the securities and what documents borrowers must submit for the loans.

At a public meeting, the FDIC board also voted, 4-1, to extend through Dec. 31 a guarantee against seizure of the securities in a bank failure if the requirements aren’t met.

Without an extension, the market for assetbacked securities would be completely “shut down,” Michael Krimminger, a deputy to FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair, told board members.

“A fair balance has been struck between protecting the FDIC’s deposit insurance fund and allowing participants to adjust to a safer, more transparent” market for asset-backed securities, Bair said.

John Walsh, the acting comptroller of the currency, voted against the new rules. He said it would make more sense for all the federal banking regulators to adopt uniform rules together.

Addison Danielle Greene Celebrated her

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st Birthday on September 26 Parents are Kayla Carver Greene of Bostic & Daniel Greene of Forest City.

Maternal Grandparents are Tammy & Don Walker of Bostic and Bobby Carver of Sunshine.

Paternal Grandparents are Keith & Kathy Greene of Ellenboro Great Grandparents are Johnny & Sherry Gragg of Rutherfordton, Martha Dale of Forest City, and Nancy Greene of Ellenboro Great Great Grandmother Cordie Skipper of Rutherfordton.

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Stocks dip lower to open week NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks took a pause Monday from their big September rally as worries about the financial sector offset excitement over a fresh round of corporate dealmaking.

The Dow Jones industrial average lost 48 points in a lateday slide, but it’s still up 8 percent for the month, putting it on track for its best September since 1939.

Chip Brian of SmarTrend, an electronic trend trading system, said Monday’s modest decline was largely tied to investors pocketing profits racked up during the market’s four-week rally.

Prior to Monday the Dow Jones industrial average had risen in each of the past four weeks, its longest winning streak since eight consecutive weekly gains ended in late April when stocks hit their highest levels of the year.

“The September rally has been surprisingly resilient,” Bryan said. But investors might be ready to put the brakes on the run-up so they can wait to see what happens during earnings season, which kicks off next week, Bryan said.

Financial stocks mostly dipped as concern remains about the health of Europe’s banking sector. Moody’s Investors Service cut its rating on Anglo Irish

Bank Corp., one of Europe’s more troubled banks in recent months. Global banking giants like Barclays PLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co. each fell more than 1 percent.

With no major economic reports to drive trading, investors focused on individual stocks after major deals in the airline, consumer products and retailing industries.

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 48.22, or 0.4 percent, to close at 10,812.04.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 index dropped 6.51, or 0.6 percent, to 1,142.16, while the Nasdaq composite index fell 11.45, or 0.5 percent, to 2,369.77.

In deal news, consumer products giant Unilever NV agreed to buy beauty products maker Alberto Culver Co. for $3.7 billion. Southwest Airlines Co. will purchase AirTran Holdings Inc. for about $1.4 billion. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. proposed to buy South African consumer goods distributor Massmart Holdings Ltd. for about $4.25 billion.

Michael Sansoterra, portfolio manager of the RidgeWorth Large Cap Growth Fund, said the latest deals are a sign companies are confident economic growth will pick up in the coming quarters. Acquisition activi-

ty has been booming this month as companies become more willing to invest some of their large cash reserves built up during the recession.

Shares of Unilever, which makes Dove soaps, Axe deodorants and Suave shampoos, rose 34 cents to $29.71. Alberto Culver, which makes beauty products such as TRESemme, VO5 and Simple, jumped $6.16, or 19.6 percent, to $37.64.

AirTran shares jumped $2.79, or 61.3 percent, to $7.34. The deal valued Airtran shares at $7.69. Southwest rose $1.07, or 8.7 percent, to $13.35.

Wal-Mart shares fell 60 cents to $53.48.

JPMorgan shares fell 67 cents to $39.08. Barclays dropped 22 cents to $19.59.

Bond prices rose Monday, indicating some investors continued to seek safer alternatives to stocks. Even with stocks rising sharply throughout the month, money has regularly flowed into bonds and other perceived safe investments like gold.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which moves opposite its price, fell to 2.53 percent from 2.61 percent late Friday.

Falling stocks outpaced rising ones four to three on the New York Stock Exchange.

Austin Luke Holland Celebrates his

6th Birthday September 28, 2010!

His proud parents are Stephen and Lisa Holland of Rural Hall, NC. His sister is Elizabeth Caroline Holland.

Austin’s maternal grandparents are Carolyn & Ronnie Brown of Westfield, NC. His paternal grandparents are Carolyn and David Holland of Forest City, NC. Austin’s great grandparents are Gladys Smith of Danbury, NC and the late George Smith; Pearlie Brown; Courtnay and Randolph Stephenson; Jo Mills & Gene Holland.

12A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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A camera is not the only way to make images with light. Follow the directions below to create an image out of sunlight and paper.

You will need: dark colored paper, tape, a dry area with sunlight, objects to place onto the paper, such as leaves or solid items.

Step One: Decide how to arrange the items on the paper and then tape them down with rolls of tape. Be sure to use tape that is easily removed once the picture is ready. Make sure that the edges of the items are taped down to ensure that no light can be seen under the objects.

Step Two: Place the paper in direct sunlight for around 8 hours.

Step Three: After 8 hours, you want to lift up the edges of the objects. If they appear darker than the now-faded paper, your picture is ready. If you cannot see the outline of the objects on the paper, place it in the sun for another 8 hours.

When done, you will be able to see your objects clearly.

Photography is the art of capturing images with a camera, or a device which is sensitive to light. A camera is a light-proof box or chamber in which only a fractional amount of light is allowed in, and a lens which projects an image. When the image is projected onto the light-sensitive surface, an impression of the image is permanently made. Traditional cameras use film as the light sensitive material. Images are created on what we call negatives; they are called negatives because light objects appear dark and dark objects appear to be light. These negatives must be processed in a dark room to reverse the image and show the proper representation that the photographer was trying to capture. Many professional photographers still use the traditional medium of film, but most people today now use digital cameras. A digital camera works in much the same way, yet the image is available to us immediately without the need to process negatives. Digital cameras still use light to capture images. Sensors in the camera record the amount of light around objects through different types of filters and records them instantly in the camera’s internal memory or onto a disk.

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Curious Cook in the Kitchen Gail Prather

Stock up on the tools you’ll actually use

You’d be shocked if your electrician showed up at your door with woodworking tools to install your new electrical panel. Or if your waitress set your table with a saw and a pair of pliers instead of a fork and knife.

Are you trying to turn out a good meal with the wrong tools? Many essential cooking tools are inexpensive, and easy to find. n Get two good knives.

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A good pepper mill makes that easy. If you aren’t convinced, do a taste test. Pre-ground pepper just doesn’t taste as good as freshly ground pepper. n Get at least one good silicone spatula. These have replaced virtually all of the wooden spoons and plastic spatulas in my kitchen. You can do anything with them from scraping delicate cake batter into a pan to stirring pasta in boiling water. They don’t melt or stain, and they get into every nook and cranny of any cook pot. Your local grocer, all of the big box stores and any kitchen store will have a nice assortment. n Get a microplane grater.

You can use it to grate citrus zest, nutmeg, chocolate, garlic, onion, hard cheeses, ginger, lemongrass and who knows what else. It’s a great tool for getting fresh flavors into your food. n Get at least one good, thin, flexible spatula, and then toss all of those stiff, thick, clunky ones you have into the garage sale box. The thinner and more flexible the better. You will be able to turn an egg, flip a burger or a pancake, fold an omelet, and pick up a piece of pie, all without tearing them to bits. n Learn to respect your kitchen equipment. Buy the best that you can afford, and buy one piece at a time. Purchase kitchen tools the way you would purchase the tools for your favorite hobby, and you may find yourself enjoying cooking a little bit more.

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Get Them to Plug Into You. Make the experience as meaningful as possible by designating the kitchen as a “technology-light” zone. Have them use their laptop or Smartphone to access favorite recipes, but no texting allowed. This is your chance to simply cook, connect and spend quality time together.

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Redefine Text(ing). Demonstrate the basics by cooking alongside them. Start by teaching them to read a recipe all the way through.

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Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo

A family-pleasing dish that’s also delicious with shrimp.

4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes 3 tablespoons I Can't Believe It’s Not Butter! Spread, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen broccoli florets 1 3/4 cups water 1/2 cup milk 1 package Knorr Pasta Sides — Alfredo Melt 1 tablespoon Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.

Melt additional 2 tablespoons Spread in same skillet over medium heat and cook red pepper 1 minute or until tender.

Stir in broccoli, water and milk. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in pasta sides Alfredo. Return to a boil, then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Return chicken to skillet; heat through.

A delicious, easy to prepare dish the whole family will enjoy.

4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 23 minutes 1/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 pounds)* 1/4 cup Hellmann’s or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise 1/2 cup Ragu Old World Style Traditional Pasta Sauce 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 ounces) Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese in shallow dish; set aside.

Add chicken and mayonnaise to large plastic bag; shake to evenly coat. Remove chicken, then lightly coat in crumb mixture. Arrange chicken on baking sheet.

Bake 20 minutes. Evenly top chicken with pasta sauce, then mozzarella cheese. Bake an additional 3 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and cheese is melted. *For smaller portions, use an equal weight of chicken tenders.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Parfaits

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Combine yogurt with peanut butter in medium bowl. Spoon 1/2 of peanut butter mixture into each parfait glass. Top each with 2 tablespoons cereal, then 1/2 of the fruit; repeat. Drizzle with remaining jelly. Garnish, if desired, with mint leaves.

2B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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Americans not rushing to take on farm work VISALIA, Calif. (AP) — It’s a question rekindled by the recession: Are immigrants taking jobs away from American citizens? In the heart of the nation’s biggest farming state, the answer is a resounding no.

Government data analyzed

by The Associated Press show most Americans simply don’t apply to harvest fruits and vegetables. And the few Americans who do usually don’t stay in the fields.

“It’s just not something that most Americans are going to pack up their bags and move here to do,” said farmer Steve Fortin, who pays $10.25 an hour to foreign workers to trim strawberry plants at his nursery near the Nevada border.

The AP analysis showed that, from January to June, California farmers posted ads for 1,160 farmworker positions open to U.S. citizens and legal residents. But only 233 people in those categories applied after learning of the jobs through unemployment offices in California, Texas, Nevada and Arizona.

One grower brought on 36.

No one else hired any.

“It surprises me, too, but we do put the information out there for the public,” said Lucy Ruelas, who manages the California Employment Development Department’s agricultural services unit. “If an applicant sees the reality of the job, they might change their mind.”

Sometimes, U.S. workers also will turn down the jobs because they don’t want their unemployment insurance claims to be affected, or because farm labor positions do not begin for several months, and applicants prefer to be hired immediately, Ruelas said.

Fortin spent $3,000 this year to make sure that domestic workers have first dibs on his jobs in the sparsely populated stretch of the state, advertising in newspapers and on an electronic job registry.

But he did not get any takers, even though he followed the requirements of a little-known, little-used

Associated Press

In this Sept. 24 photo, Benjamin Reynosa, 49, of Orange Cove, picks table grapes near Fowler, Calif. As the economy tanked over the past two years, the immigration debate has focused on whether immigrants are taking jobs Americans want. Here, amid the sweltering melon fields and vineyards of the nation’s top farm state, where one of every eight people is still out of a job, the answer is no.

program to bring in foreign farmworkers the legal way — by applying for guest worker visas.

The California figures represent only a small part of the national effort to recruit domestic workers under the H-2A Guest Worker Program, but they provide a snapshot of how hard it is to to get growers to use the program — and to attract Americans to farm labor, even in the San Joaquin Valley, where the average unemployment rate is 15.8 percent.

The majority of farmers rely on illegal labor to harvest their crops, but they can also use the little-known H-2A visa to hire guest workers, as long as they request the workers months in advance of the harvest season and can show that no Americans want the job.

Of the estimated 40,900 full-time farmers and ranchers in California, just 34, including Fortin, petitioned to bring in foreign farm-

workers on the visas, according to government data for the first eight months of the year.

The Labor Department did not respond to a request for comment about the findings, and state officials did not immediately provide figures showing the number of domestic workers hired in July and August.

More than half of farmworkers in the United States are illegal immigrants, the Labor Department says.

Proponents of tougher immigration laws — as well as the United Farm Workers of America — say farmers are used to a cheap, largely undocumented work force, and if growers raised wages and improved working conditions, the jobs would attract Americans.

So far, an effort by the UFW to get Americans to take farm jobs has been more effective in attracting applicants than the official channels.

The UFW in June

launched the “Take Our Jobs Campaign,” inviting people to go online and apply.

About 8,600 people filled out an application form, but only seven have been placed in farm jobs, UFW President Arturo Rodriguez said.

Some U.S. workers referred for jobs at Fortin’s nursery couldn’t do the grueling work.

“A few years ago when domestic workers were referred here, we saw absentee problems, and we had people asking for time off after they had just started,” he said. “Some were actually planting the plants upside down.”

Asked what the agency could do to get more U.S. workers into farm jobs, California Employment Development Department spokeswoman Patti Roberts suggested the UFW could refer applicants to the state or employers, and the state could publicize the openings through public service announcements.

Economists have long argued over whether local workers would take jobs in the field if wages rose.

Philip Martin, a professor of agricultural and resource economics at the University of California, Davis, said because so few farmers participate in the H-2A program, it’s hard to draw national conclusions.

“Recruitment of U.S. workers in this program doesn’t work well primarily because employers have already identified who they want to bring in from abroad,” Martin said. “I don’t think a lot of U.S. workers are going out there looking for a seasonal job paying the minimum wage or a dollar more.”

The Labor Department collects the same data about H-2A visa applications for all 50 states but does not make it publicly available.

In response to a Freedom of Information Act request from the AP, the agency offered to provide some records for nearly $11,000 in copying fees, but it was not clear whether the information would show how many Americans had applied for farm labor jobs nationwide.

The AP plans to file an administrative appeal.

Even California officials say the guest worker program needs fixing, despite a reform effort announced in February by Labor Secretary Hilda Solis meant to put more domestic workers in crop-picking jobs.

Benjamin Reynosa, who was picking ruby-colored grapes in 90-degree heat last week near Fowler, just south of Fresno, said he often is the only legal U.S. resident on seasonal crews.

He said most people hear about the jobs through word of mouth or signs tacked outside rural stores, not the electronic registry.

“I’ve been working in agriculture for 22 years, and I can tell you there are very few gringos out here,” said Reynosa, 49, of Orange Cove, about 30 miles east of Fresno. “If people know English, they go to work in packinghouses or sit in an office.”

Farmers struggling with dry weather PITTSBURGH (AP) — When rain fell recently on Rick Ebert’s dairy farm, the less than onequarter inch didn’t do much to fill his parched well. He had to have 3,000 gallons of water trucked in last week to ensure his cows stayed hydrated and cool.

“We really need an all-day nice rain,” said Ebert, who runs Will-Mar-Re Farms in New Alexandria.

The same could be said in much of the eastern U.S., where abnormally dry conditions have forced some states to issue drought warnings and raised the risk of brush fires. Some farmers say they expect to harvest half of what they normally do, cutting their income while they’re paying more for water and feed.

But although the weather is causing them some pain, the drought-like conditions haven’t been widespread enough to affect consumers, who are more likely to see the difference in their brown lawns than their grocery bills.

Inland areas of Pennsylvania, the mid-Atlantic, Ohio and parts of New Jersey up to Maine have been the driest, Kines said.

Last week, Pennsylvania officials put 24 counties under a drought warning and the rest of the state under a drought watch. Maryland agriculture officials expect the state’s corn production to be off by 30 percent from last year and soybeans to be down 16 percent. Some spots have had a foot less rain than normal.

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Political fight likely to delay tax cut voting

President Barack Obama signs the Small Business Jobs Act, Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The $42 billion measure passed

by Congress takes effect immediately and is designed to aid small businesses and create jobs. Later Monday, the President talked about education saying the U.S. needs longer school years.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Democratic leaders in Congress said Sunday they would find a way to extend middle-class tax cuts after the November elections, unable to secure GOP backing before lawmakers break to campaign.

“One way or the other, we’re going to get it done. And I believe the pressure is going to build among the American people” said David Axelrod, President Barack Obama’s top political aide.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., had suggested that a vote could be held this coming week before lawmakers leave town for the elections.

But her deputy, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland, said Sunday that holding a vote wouldn’t matter because the legislation is still languishing in the Senate under GOP objections. tion is how do you pay for it.”

Both parties are using the delay in a vote on the One model is Massachusetts, where the state issues grants to fate of these George W. Bush-era cuts at a time of districts that set out clear plans record deficits as political ammunition this elecon how they would use the mon- tion season.

Democratic leaders have said they want to freeze ey to constructively lengthen tax rates for individuals making up to $200,000 instructional class time, said and for families earning up to $250,000.

Kathy Christie, chief of staff at Republicans, as well as some more conservative the Education Commission of Democrats, want to extend all of Bush’s income the States. Obama’s Education tax cuts permanently, even for the wealthiest of Department already is using Americans. competitions among states for curriculum grant money Democrats think the climate for compromise through its “Race to the Top” will improve after the election. They will still need initiative. at least one Republican vote in the Senate to pass “The federal carrots of addia bill. tional money would help more “We are for making sure that the middle-class states do it or schools do it in Americans do not get a tax increase. And we’re states where they don’t have a going to make sure that happens,” Hoyer said. state grant process,” Christie Republicans say they want a chance to debate said. extending the tax cuts beyond the middle class or But the federal budget is hard- else they will block the Democratic proposal. up, too. And while many educa“If she’s not willing to have a fair and open tors believe students would ben- debate, she should not count on our votes,” House efit from more quality learning GOP Leader John Boehner said of Pelosi. time, the idea is not universally Axelrod said that kind of strong-arm tactic will popular. hurt Republicans in this fall’s election.

In Kansas, sporadic efforts “They’re going to have to explain to their conby local districts to extend the stituents why they’re holding up tax cuts for the school year at even a few schools middle class,” Axelrod said. “And I think it’s an have been met by parental resis- untenable position to say, “We’re going to allow tance, said state education com- your taxes to go up on January 1st unless the presmissioner Diane DeBacker. ident agrees to give tax cuts to millionaires and billionaires.”

Teachers’ unions say they’re The Senate’s second-ranking Democrat said he open to the discussion of lonhoped the atmosphere will have changed after the ger classroom time, but they election and the impassed ended. “Occasionally also say that pay needs to be one Republican will break ranks and help us,” said part of the conversation. As for Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. Obama’s call for ousting underperforming teachers, National Still, Republicans have seized on the impasse in Education Association President Congress by alleging that Democrats are contribDennis Van Roekel said unions uting to consumer uncertainty. weren’t the main stumbling “The Democrats have failed to lead this,” said block there, as many education Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. “They are going to reformers assert. want to leave the House without dealing with it.

“No one wants an incompetent That uncertainty itself is keeping capital on the teacher in the classroom,” Van sidelines and keeping jobs from being created in Roekel said.

America.”

Obama touts longer school year

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barely into the new school year, President Barack Obama issued a tough-love message to students and teachers on Monday: Their year in the classroom should be longer, and poorly performing teachers should get out.

American students are falling behind some of their foreign counterparts, especially in math and science, and that’s got to change, Obama said. Seeking to revive a sense of urgency that education reform may have lost amid the recession’s focus on the economy, Obama declared that the future of the country is at stake.

“Whether jobs are created here, high-end jobs that support families and support the future of the American people, is going to depend on whether or not we can do something about these schools,” the president said in an interview on NBC’s “Today” show.

U.S. schools through high school offer an average of 180 instruction days per year, according to the Education Commission of the States, compared to an average of 197 days for lower grades and 196 days for upper grades in countries with the best student achievement levels, including Japan, South Korea, Germany and New Zealand.

“That month makes a difference,” the president said. “It means that kids are losing a lot of what they learn during the school year during the summer.

It’s especially severe for poorer kids who may not see as many books in the house during the

summers, aren’t getting as many educational opportunities.”

Obama said teachers and their profession should be more highly honored — as in China and some other countries, he said — and he said he wanted to work with the teachers’ unions. But he also said that unions should not defend a status quo in which one-third of children are dropping out. He challenged them not to be resistant to change.

And the president endorsed the firing of teachers who, once given the chance and the help to improve, are still falling short.

“We have got to identify teachers who are doing well. Teachers who are not doing well, we have got to give them the support and the training to do well. And if some teachers aren’t doing a good job, they’ve got to go,” Obama said.

They’re goals the president has articulated in the past, but his ability to see them realized is limited. States set the minimum length of school years, and although there’s experimentation in some places, there’s not been wholesale change since Obama issued the same challenge for more classroom time at the start of the past school year.

One issue is money, and although the president said that lengthening school years would be “money well spent,” that doesn’t mean cash-strapped states and districts can afford it.

“It comes down to the old bugaboo, resources. It costs money to keep kids in school,” said Mayor Scott Smith of Mesa, Ariz. “Everyone believes we can achieve greater things if we have a longer school year. The ques-

Panel: Spill mistakes undermined confidence WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration’s repeated low estimates of the huge BP oil spill undermined public confidence in the government’s entire cleanup effort, leaders of a White House-appointed commission declared at an investigatory hearing Monday. One likened the mistakes to Custer’s disastrous decisions at Little Big Horn.

Federal officials botched the government’s response, a local official and government and university scientists contended as the commission focused on the ques-

tions of who was in charge and how much oil spewed out of the well into the Gulf of Mexico.

Eventually, U.S. officials said the spill was about 60 times bigger than originally estimated. Instead of 42,000 gallons a day, the volume of leaking oil was closer to 2.4 million gallons a day.

“It’s a lot like Custer,” said panel co-chairman Bob Graham, a former Florida senator and governor, referring to the battle that killed George Armstrong Custer and wiped out most of the Army’s 7th Calvary in 1876.

“He underestimated the

number of Indians on the other side of the hill and paid the ultimate price.”

And who was in charge?

Billy Nungesser, president of Plaquemines Parish, one of the coastal areas most affected by the spill, referred to another famous leader, this one fictional.

“It became a joke,” he told the commission. “The Houma command was the Wizard of Oz, some guy behind the curtain.”

Mistakes in the information that was being given out sapped confidence in the government on the issue, Graham and co-chairman

William Reilly said at a news conference. Reilly described “repeated wrong numbers” on the amount of oil that was spilling.

Retired Adm. Thad Allen, in charge of the government’s response, told commissioners that the low estimates didn’t hamper government efforts to deal with the spill. But Reilly, former chief of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, said he had trouble believing that, that it contradicted common sense.

A senior government scientist, Bill Lehr of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration, said once NOAA realized the spill was much larger than estimated, things changed tremendously. Vacations were canceled, retirees were called in and oil response staff was “given a blank check,” he said.

Florida State University’s Ian MacDonald said it took eight attempts by the government to arrive at the correct estimate. He said BP’s estimate of 210,000 gallons a day was about 100 times less than federal guidelines said it should have been based on the thickness and color of the oil.

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Father’s wedding marked with strife Dear Abby: In response to “Resentful in Michigan” (Aug. 2), I think you missed the mark.

Etiquette and social mores may dictate that it’s acceptable for a man to give his future daughter-in-law away, but “Resentful” was speaking from a place of pain that is valid.

Her father didn’t walk her down the aisle because her mother’s job was more important to them, which made her feel she was second to the job in her parents’ hearts.

Now her emotions are telling her that her brother’s fiancee is more important as well.

If she doesn’t speak her mind, her resentment could be redirected to her brother and his new family and cause irreparable damage.

She should address this with her brother to help them understand that sitting and watching her dad walk another woman down the aisle under these circumstances would be devastating.

The brother’s fiancee could ask another relative to escort her — or walk down alone since this is her third trip to the altar. — Heather Dear Heather: You are not the only reader who disagreed with my response to that letter. I reasoned that the writer did not have the right to decide what role her father would or would not play in her brother’s wedding. I also suspected that the reason her parents did not attend

Dear Abby Abigail van Buren

her wedding — much less participate — may have been they did not approve of the groom or the circumstances under which she was being married.

However, because many people felt my answer was insensitive to the writer’s feelings, I’ll share some reactions from readers: Dear Abby: The father was “too busy” to walk her down the aisle but now he’d do it for his son’s future wife? Her father didn’t even offer an apology or try to understand.

I don’t blame her for being resentful! — Alondra Dear Abby: Speaking from personal experience, there are few things worse than being rejected by your parents. You should have rebuked them in the strongest possible way. To deny their daughter on her most important day, then grant the same privilege to an outsider (on her third wedding, no less) is the height of insensitivity. Her parents are horrible.

Her feelings are normal, natural, justified and deserved validation.

Shame on you for siding with the parents! — Patrick

Pleasing everyone is impossible Dear Dr. Gott: In regards to the person who was irritated because he or she thinks your answers are too long, thus he or she did not enjoy your column as much as when the answers were shorter, I think if this person wants only short answers, he or she should get a medical encyclopedia.

I hope you keep your answers just as they are.

This person obviously does not have a serious health issue right now or has not had a health concern, whereas many letter writers have suffered for months, if not years, and are still suffering after seeing many doctors and specialists without relief.

Maybe if more doctors would give an in-depth explanation to their patients as you do, the world would be better off.

I enjoy your column very much, so please keep it as is. Thank you.

Dear Reader: And thank you.

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We all think differently, finding some things acceptable and others totally unacceptable.

We are less tolerant, more opinionated and want things done our way, which, of course, is the best way.

What a fickle society we’ve become.

It’s easier than ever for people to share their opinions and publish (online, anyway) what they think with blogs, Twitter and all.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Some kind of endeavor has benefits that have yet to be exploited.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Listen to your inner voice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Not everything can be accomplished single-handedly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Conditions are extremely conducive for advancing your ambitions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - Close involvements with friends can produce some benefits.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Some kind of change you’re been strongly resisting could actually be fun.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Be attentive and listen to all that is being said.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Strong possibilities to firm up your material position could arise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Don’t despair if your social life has been limper than canned ravioli lately.

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nation/world World Today Mayor stoned to death in Mexico

MORELIA, Mexico (AP) — A small-town mayor and an aide were found stoned to death Monday in a drug-plagued western state, the fifth city leader to be slain in Mexico since midAugust.

Michoacan state Attorney General Jesus Montejano said the bodies of Tancitaro Mayor Gustavo Sanchez and city adviser Rafael Equihua were discovered in a pickup truck abandoned on a dirt road near the city of Uruapan.

Montejano’s spokesman, Jonathan Arredondo, said initially that the victims were hacked to death with a machete, but the attorney general said they were killed with stones.

Both sides claim win in election

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Opponents of Hugo Chavez have won new clout to try to rein in a socialist leader who has ruled virtually unopposed, making gains in congressional elections that weaken the president ahead of his next re-election bid and could force him to deal with rivals.

Both sides claimed the results released Monday as a victory, but Chavez lost the twothirds majority that has allowed his allies to ignore opponents in rewriting fundamental laws, appointing key officials such as Supreme Court justices and letting Chavez pass laws by decree.

Opposition leaders said they intend to start imposing some checks on Chavez, and hope the president is receptive to dialogue.

Potentially just as significant in the long run were opposition claims they actually got more votes than Chavez-backed candidates did and were deprived of a majority in congress only because the system of districts is rigged in Chavez’s favor.

That could pose a challenge for the president’s hopes of winning re-election in 2012 — a contest based on the popular vote rather than electoral districts.

Pakistan protests NATO strikes

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Pakistan vehemently protested NATO helicopter strikes that killed more than 70 militants, saying Monday that U.N. rules do not allow the choppers to cross into its air space even in hot pursuit of insurgents.

NATO said it launched the strikes in selfdefense after militants attacked a small security post in Afghanistan near the border.

Although unmanned CIA drones frequently attack insurgents hiding on the Pakistani side where coalition forces are banned from fighting, strikes by manned NATO helicopters are uncommon there.

A Jewish settler boy stands next to earth-moving equipment working at a construction site in the West Bank Jewish settlement of Ariel, Monday.

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Abbas not rushing decision JERUSALEM (AP) — The Palestinian president said Monday he would wait at least a week before deciding whether to quit Mideast peace talks, giving U.S. mediators precious time to broker a compromise after Israel refused to extend its 10-month moratorium on new West Bank settlement construction.

President Mahmoud Abbas has repeatedly threatened to withdraw from the newly launched negotiations if Israel resumes building in the settlements. But with the stakes so high, Abbas said during a visit to Paris that he would not make any hasty decisions. He said he would consult with the Palestinian leadership before discussing the matter with representatives of the 22-member Arab League next Monday.

“We will not have any quick reactions,” he said at a news conference standing beside French President Nicolas Sarkozy. “After this chain of meetings, we will be able to put out a position that clarifies the Palestinian and Arab opinion on this issue now that Israel has refused to freeze settlements.”

Pakistan’s protest, which plays to anti-American sentiment in that country, contrasts with its muted criticism of a sharp rise in suspected drone attacks in North Waziristan — a rugged, mountainous tribal area of Pakistan largely controlled by militants who stage attacks on coalition troops across the border.

A senior Palestinian official said the Palestine Liberation Organization’s 18-member decision making body would meet Wednesday or Thursday to determine how to proceed.

He was speaking on condition of anonymity because he was discussing internal Palestinian deliberations.

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That threw the peace talks, which only restarted three weeks ago, into doubt. But the Americans said they were still working with Israeli and Palestinian negotiators to find a formula that would keep the negotiations alive.

Abbas on Monday urged Israel to extend the settlement slowdown for three or four more months to allow for a discussion of “fundamental issues” in negotiations.

In Cairo, an Arab League official said Arab foreign ministers were expected to endorse whatever position Abbas took.

Immediately after the restrictions expired at midnight, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealed to Abbas to keep negotiating.

Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom appealed to the Palestinians to keep talking. “I think if they continue to negotiate with us, we can finally reach an agreement,” he said, expressing regret that the talks did not resume earlier in the 10-month settlement slowdown period.

In Washington, the State Department said envoy George Mitchell would return to the region on Tuesday for talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders — presumably part of the effort to find a compromise formula over the settlement issue.

Jewish settlers in the West Bank jubilantly marked the end

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On Monday, there was only a smattering of construction in different settlements across the West Bank.

In Adam, north of Jerusalem, contractors surveyed building plans for new housing as a bulldozer cleared away earth.

Another patch of land was prepared by a lone bulldozer in Karmei Tzur, in the southern West Bank, while four construction vehicles worked on leveling a rock and shrub covered plot in Ariel, a large settlement in the northern West Bank, to make the way for 100 homes planned in the area.

Settler leaders acknowledged construction activity would be minimal in the coming months, in part because banks and developers are reluctant to commit to new projects out of fear that building will be stopped again Palestinians regard settlements as a major obstacle to peace because the construction is on land they claim for part of their future state. Some 300,000 Israeli settlers live in communities scattered across the West Bank, in addition to 180,000 Jewish Israelis living in east Jerusalem, the area of the holy city claimed by the Palestinians as their capital.

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0512 Musical Merchandise Looking for new home for pipe organ located in home basement. 6 working ranks.

Free to church, school or charitable organization. For info, call 287-3434 or email: musketman49@msn.com

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the estate of TRUDY BURGESS LOCKLEAR of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said TRUDY BURGESS LOCKLEAR to present them to the undersigned on or before the 28th 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 28th day of September, 2010.

Michelle Owens-Walker, Executor 230 Bradley Loop Road Ellenboro, NC 28040

WILL BUY YOUR JUNK CARS & TRUCKS Pick up at your convenience!

Call 223-0277

0563 Misc. Items for Sale Electric stove, cream beige, good cond. Paid $280 will sell for $200. 828-447-9733

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executor of the estate of JAMES ALLEN COLLINS, SR. of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said JAMES ALLEN COLLINS, SR. to present them to the undersigned on or before the 28th 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 28th day of September, 2010.

0554 Wanted to Rent/Buy/ Trade

In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division Before the Clerk 2009 E 347

0610

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:

Unfurnished Apartments

2BR Apt. on W. Court St. in Rfdtn. $350/mo. + dep. and ref's. Call 287-3535

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

located inside Rutherfordton city limits.

No pets! 828-429-4288

0620

Homes for Rent

2BR/1BA Cent. h/a, stove, refrig. $500/mo. + $400 dep.

245-5703 or 286-8665 3BR/2BA 107 Cobra Dr., FC (off Crowe Dairy Rd.) Appliances incld. $600/mo.

Call 704-472-4666 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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.

Said property is commonly known as: 620 Crow Woods Road, Bostic, NC 28018 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

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

Misc for Rent

2 Commercial buildings for rent

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

Call 248-1681

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

Call 453-0078 or 429-8822

0675

3 Bedroom/2 Bath

neighborhood, conveniently

North Carolina, Rutherford County

0640

2 BR apts., stove, refrig., w/d hookup, cable included.

Wells Drive, $370/mo.

Westgate, $400/mo.

Other units available.

Call 245-0016 Rutherford Co. Rentals

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.

Richard P. Williams Williams & Martelle, PLLC Post Office Box 550 Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Secluded cottage Gilkey comm. 2BR/1.5BA, cent. h/a.

No inside pets! 828-437-6754

3 Bedroom/2 Bath in quiet park. $350/mo. and up Call 287-8558

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

/s/ Jo Nann Stacey Jo Nann Stacey, Administrator CTA of the Estate of Larry Wade Stacey

Homes for Rent

1, 2 & 3BR Close to downtown Rfdtn. D/w, stove, refrig., w/d hook up. No pets! 287-0733

Richard P. Williams, Attorney at Law Williams & Martelle, PLLC Attorney for Estate 349 North Main Street Post Office Box 550 Rutherfordton, NC 28139

This the 30th day of August, 2010

0620

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

on private lot in

Ellenboro area. Central h/a.

No pets! $525/mo. + $525 dep. References req.

Call 828-248-1681

3BR/2BA DW Cane Creek area off US 64 $550/mo. Dep. & ref's req. Call 828-429-5745 3BR/2BA DW on lg. lot in Chase area. Cent. h/a, refrig., & stove. $500/mo. 289-3933

3BR/2BA SW in Rutherfordton RENT TO OWN!

Will Finance! No banks!

Hurry! You pay no lot rent, insurance, taxes or interest!

Neg. $99 week + dep.

704-806-6686

Furn. 2BR/1BA in Danieltown Cent. h/a. No pets! $400/mo. + dep. 245-4248 or 429-3471

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0710

Homes for Sale

2 houses available Forest City area 3BR/1BA Owner financing w/down payment.

Call 828-289-7628 3BR/1BA off Oakland near Hwy 74A $41,000 owner fin. to qualified buyer w/DP! 163 Edwards St. 828-287-7462

0741

Mobile Homes for Sale

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

2 Bath, 4 private acres

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.

Sara S. Ledbetter, Executor 722 Chimney Rock Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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.

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

with small creek.

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

Call 287-9826

0754

Commercial/Office

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

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NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION PRIOR TO RECEIPT OF AIR PERMIT Notice is hereby given that Plastic Packaging, Inc. is proposing to begin construction pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.108. Construction will begin prior to the receipt of an operating air permit from the North Carolina Division of Air Quality (NCDAQ), for an alteration of the existing flexible packaging printing facility located in Forest City, North Carolina. The proposed alteration involves the removal of a 56-inch wide 8-color flexographic printing press and the installation of a 67-inch wide 8-color flexographic printing press. Written comments regarding the proposed alteration may be submitted to the NCDAQ at the following address: Attention: Dr. Donald R. van der Vaart, Ph.D., P.E. Chief, Air Permits Section North Carolina Division of Air Quality 1641 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1641 The NCDAQ will consider all comments received regarding the proposed construction.

The Plastic Packaging, Inc. – Plant No. 2 facility is located at the following address: Plastic Packaging, Inc., 681 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, N.C. 28043 Ed Sievers, Plant Manager P.O. Box 130, Forest City, NC 28043 The current air permit for this facility is Air Permit No. 08091T11 issued to Plastic Packaging, Inc – Plant No. 2, Forest City, North Carolina, on 12/08/2008.

The air contaminants associated with this modification are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) contained in printing inks and solvents. These VOCs are released during drying process. Partial destruction of VOCs is achieved by recirculation of exhaust through the dryer burner, before release into the atmosphere.

The total regulated air contaminant emissions associated with the proposed modification of this permit is expected to be 48 tons of VOC per year.

The proposed construction for the alteration is scheduled to begin starting 10/13/2010 and is to be completed by 11/30/2010.

The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 — 7B

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