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Candidate filing opens at noon Monday By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer
SPINDALE — Candidate filing for several hotly contested local races will officially open Monday at noon, but several contenders have already thrown their hats into the ring. The Rutherford County Commission
District One seat held by Paul McIntosh (R) will be up for election as will the District Four seat held by Margaret Helton (D) and the District Five seat held by Brent Washburn (D). Washburn has already announced he is not seeking re-election. Harry Waters (R) has announced he will seek Washburn’s
seat as have Democrats Bob Howard and Rob Bole. Also in the county, Sheriff Jack Conner (D) will run for re-election. Republican Chris Francis has announced he will oppose Conner. Clerk of Court Robynn Spence (R) is up for re-election and will Please see Candidate, Page 6A
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because the first trial resulted in a second-degree murder conviction, the most the prosecution can seek now is a seconddegree murder conviction. Twenty-two pre-trial motions by the defense in the case took up a considerable amount of time in the Superior Court courtroom Tuesday. Martin is particularly concerned that Masons and members of other secret societies not be allowed as jurors in the trial, and some of the motions involved that concern. Judge Mark Powell denied a defense motion to require the State Bureau of Investigation to disclose records compiled about secret societies in Rutherford County. District Attorney Brad Greenway, who prosecuted the first trial and who will prosecute the retrial, told the judge that Toby Hayes, special agent with the SBI, had said there was no such list. A motion to exclude Freemasons from participating in the trial also was denied. The judge will allow the defense to ques
FOREST CITY — Whether it be downtown development, building reuse or high speed Internet, Rutherford County has seen an influx of grants in the last few years. But sometimes the average citizen is at a loss when it comes to getting more information about qualifications, applications and deadlines for those grants. After Dr. Richard Dest asked the Town of Spindale to apply for a N.C. Rural Center building reuse grant to set up a new dental clinic in town, many citizens came to the town to ask how they could get the same help with their businesses. “These grants are written all the time,” said Kerry Giles, marketing and commercial development director for the county Economic Development Commission. “Fireside Books and Gifts got one last time. The town of Forest City has four in the same cycle as Dr. Dest. And if I get a request for a project within the town limits of one town I let that town decide.” Because the N.C. Rural Center is a non-profit group with public funds, the group doesn’t give awards to private companies. Rather, they send grant funds to government entities. In the case of Dr. Dest, that would be the Town of Spindale possibly getting the $125,000 grant. The town is then in charge of administering the money and making sure the grant requirements are met. In this case, Dr. Dest must create 13 new full time jobs and they must last at least six months. “That can be a lot of work,” Giles said. “We list the possibility of the rural grant at the bottom of the listing for every building that is up on our Web site. One key criteria is that the project
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Jack Meredith Martin is escorted from the county courthouse after his first trial. His case is back in court now after the state Court of Appeals ordered a retrial.
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RUTHERFORDTON — The retrial of a murder case is scheduled to begin Monday in Rutherford County Superior Court. Jack Meredith Martin is charged in the shooting death of Lehi Moore in May 2005. He is also facing two counts of the attempted murders of Phillip Chiasson and Philip Salks. The initial indictment against Martin charged him with first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder. He was convicted of second-degree murder and the two attempted firstdegree murder counts on June 11, 2007, but the North Carolina Court of Appeals overturned that verdict in November 2008, remanding the case for retrial. The appeals court ruled that the way in which Martin was allowed to represent himself at the trial contained an error that merited a new trial. Martin’s attorney for the retrial is Kent Brown. The initial indictment stands, but
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ELLENBORO — The 1898 shooting death of a constable in Rutherford County contains a mystery that apparently was never resolved. Constable John L. Greene of High Shoals Township was killed in the line of duty March 13, 1898. Greene apparently was shot by Will Blakeney during a gunfight while the constable was trying to serve a warrant on Blakeney.
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A letter written by someone after the incident, possibly one of Greene’s sons or brothers, clouds the situation, however. The letter says that Blakeney reportedly was firing a .32-caliber weapon, but adds that the bullet found in Greene’s body was a .38-caliber slug. The letter notes that another man, named Mitchum, may have been at the shooting. Both Greene and Blakeney died in the shootout. The letter says, “It was deemed necessary to have Mitchum at the second
investigation, but it was soon learned that he had fled for parts unknown at that time.” Was Mitchum or another person the gunman who had the .38-caliber gun that morning? Or was the fatal shot fired by Blakeney? The Greene family never knew for sure. Polly Greene Condrey of Ellenboro has a copy of the old letter detailing the life and death of the constable, her great-grandfather. Her father once had the original letter. The paper was unsigned, Condrey recalls. The letter talks about Greene’s Civil War service in Company H, 28th Regiment North Carolina Volunteers, during which he was wounded in Pickett’s charge at Gettysburg, and cites the events that led up to Greene’s death. On that fateful Sunday morning a man named Will Bradley arrived at Greene’s Caroleen home with a Please see Mystery, Page 9A
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Young artists Nathanael Rees, Jonathan Rees and Amy Rees will have some paintings on display for the next few months at the Rutherford County Library. The work is in conjunction with the Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild and part of a travelling exhibit being shared by Norris Public Library and the main branch library.
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FOREST CITY — Former Florida Republican Chairman James “Jake” Howard has announced he will seek the 11th District congressional seat held by Heath Shuler. “When we rest our heads on the pillow at night the last thing we want to think about are things that trouble us,” Howard said. “Our days usually start off with the typical hustle and bustle. Intrusive thoughts constantly facing us surely don’t help, especially when they are the results of government mismanagement, pushing their way into our lives and making it almost impossible to survive. Not to mention keeping us awake.” Howard, has three grown children, Debra, Donna and James Jr., and nine grandchildren. After coming to Franklin over the past 15 years, Howard moved there full-time in 2002. He now resides in Cowee Valley. Howard emphasized his desire to grow jobs. “About 70 percent of our economy is driven by the American consumer,” Howard said. “If we don’t have jobs, we don’t have an economy. Manufacturing was the key to our wealth as a nation, but the Democrats voted for policies like NAFTA which shifted manufacturing jobs to other countries. If we don’t bring back manufacturing all we are left with is a service industry. We cannot build wealth selling consulting services and hamburgers to each other. I am for using a carrot and stick approach to bring back manufacturing. Incentives like tax holidays for new factories is one carrot. Levying serious taxes on the offshore facilities of American corporations who shunt our jobs to the third world is a ‘stick’ that would encourage them to hire at home and revitalize our industries. The recovery of jobs and small business will be a priority of Jake for Western North Carolina’s District 11.”
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FOREST CITY — Harry Waters has announced he’s seeking the County Commission seat held by outgoing chairman Brent Washburn. A former human resources director for the past 30 years, the retiree pointed to his professional experience as a boon to his campaign saying he had helped people with work related problems. “I believe this experience will serve me well as a county commissioner,” Waters said. “I always used a straightforward, common sense approach to my job and made sure every employee was subject to the same company rules of employment.” Waters said he had a lot of questions about the current approach to county government. “There seems to be some intimidation when citizens or other commissioners question certain members of the current administration,” Waters said. “I don’t believe I can be intimidated. I have many questions about a lot of things currently on the county agenda.” Waters shared his belief that the county could still have a manufacturing based economy. “I do not accept the belief by some that we are now only a tourist county,” Waters explained. “We need only to be discovered by large companies seeking to expand. I believe we should use our Federal Government — specifically senators and congressmen and women to help us in this endeavor.” Waters highlighted his concern for open door government and his personal views as a Christian conservative. “But I will first be a representative of all people that live in Rutherford County,” Waters said. “Whether they are Republican, Democrat or Independent.”
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RUTH — Commissioners Mike Ellenburg, Jim Goode and Mayor Don Baynard will take a road trip soon around Ruth to survey all the town’s street lights and report any outages to Duke Energy. Meeting Monday night for its regular business meeting, the board agreed it is a good time to check the status of the lights. The board publicly thanked Tri-City Paving for cleaning the streets during the recent snow fall and wintry mix. Also Monday, the board reviewed the new Code of Ethics mandated by Gov. Perdue and will also schedule a time to attend the Code of Ethics workshop. Also, commissioners received its annual audit report. The town is in good financial standing.
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Schedule and sites set for census job testing
FOREST CITY — As the country prepares for the 2010 Census, jobs are being created. Interested people can apply now to be a census taker. The jobs are temporary, up to 40 hours per week with flexible hours, mileage reimbursement and paid training. Available positions include: census takers; crew leaders; crew leader assistants; recruiting assistants; and census clerks. The first step in the process is to be tested. Those that test high will be among the
first chosen for jobs. The test is 28 questions and multiple choice. Please allow from one and a half to two hours for the testing process which includes the test, filling out an application, and general information and question/answer time. Please call (704) 691-6020 to make an appointment to be tested. Walk-ins will be allowed, if there is space available. Testing sites for the week of Feb. 8th are: Monday, Feb. 8: Isother-
mal Community College, Blue Room at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9: Isothermal Community College, Blue Room at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10: Mooneyham Library in Forest City at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11: Mooneyham Library in Forest City at 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12: Mooneyham Library in Forest City at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12: Greenhill Fire Department at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13: Mountain Branch Library in Lake
Lure at 10 a.m. To find out additional locations after Feb. 13, please contact the Gastonia Census office at (704) 6916020. Testing will continue through April. Pay range is approximately $11.25-15.25/hour. Jobs are typically hired for a two month period with extensions available based on demand. Vehicles may be required for certain job positions. In February and March 2010, the Census Bureau will
mail or deliver more than 130 million questionnaires to households across the United States. Residents are urged to promptly complete and return the forms by mail. The 2010 Census will have one of the shortest questionnaires in history, dating back to the nation’s first census in 1790. The official national “Census Day” will be April 1, 2010. For more information call toll-free at (866) 861-2010 or go to www.2010CensusJobs. gov.
Greenway named chair for March for Babies By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer
FOREST CITY — The March for Babies Ambassador family has been selected, the chairman for the annual fundraiser has been named and volunteers are already working to raise $55,000 for the 2010 March for Babies event. District Attorney Brad Greenway is the March for Babies chair and he is asking the community to join him in raising money for babies. Dr. Shirley Toney poses on the campus at GardnerWebb University where she worked primarily until June 2008. Toney has written a book on the GWU School of Nursing’s history. “It was my life,” she said.
Jacob Hill, 10, has been named the ambassador child and he and his family will lead the annual March for Babies walk April 17 at 10 a.m. at Isothermal Community College. Registration is at 9 a.m. Greenway, the ambassador family, team leaders and other volunteers will formally kick-off the annual March for Babies event at a breakfast, Feb. 16 at 8 a.m. at the Café at the Mall, Forest City. Everyone is encouraged to attend and learn more about March of Dimes and the Rutherford event.
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Department of Social Services for 20 years. In 2006 Greenway was elected as the first District Attorney for Judicial District 29A comprised of McDowell and Rutherford counties. Greenway’s community involvement includes the vestry of St. Francis’ Episcopal Church in Rutherfordton, past director of the PATH women’s shelter, past director of The Learning Tree Inc., is the chairperson of the Rutherford County Criminal Justice Partnership Program and is also the director of the Community Health Council of Rutherford County. He and his wife, Melanie, have two grown children, Amanda and Matthew. Greenway is asking every business and every family in the Rutherford County to join him by signing up at marchforbabies.org or calling 800525-9255. Companies and individuals can get involved by creating a team and/ or sponsoring the upcoming March for Babies. March of Dimes is a Champion for Babies born prematurely and those born at full gestation. “In order for the March of Dimes to continue to support all the efforts in Rutherford County and North Carolina, the need for individuals and companies to participate in March for Babies is more important than ever,” said Franklin. “Without the support from Rutherford County, March of Dimes may have to cut back on research that saves babies’ lives and may not be able to help all the families who depend on its highly respected programs like NICU Family Support that gives comfort and information for families with a baby in intensive care.” Premature birth affects more than half a million babies each year, with the number growing every day. The March of Dimes is committed to reducing this toll by funding research to find the answers to premature birth and providing comfort and information to families who are affected.
To reserve a space at the breakfast, call the March of Dimes N.C. Foothills Division at (828) 464-8905. “We are honored to have the Mr. Greenway lead the way for this year’s campaign,” said Elizabeth Franklin, Foothills Division director. “When our leaders publicly stand with a cause they support, they show the whole community the value of volunBy ALLISON FLYNN drove it down the main street in the teer service and community involvefront seat with them.” Daily Courier Staff Writer ment.” The School of Nursing has evolved FOREST CITY — Trying to conGreenway is a native of Polk over the years, which is reflected in tain a lifetime in 156 pages was no County, attended the University of easy task, but it’s one that Dr. Shirley the book. In the beginning the school North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a offered a two-year associate in arts Toney took on with pleasure. Navy ROTC scholarship. degree. In the 80s the baccalaureate Toney has published the book degree was added, Toney said, folGardner-Webb University School Following graduation, he served lowing with a masters in the early of Nursing – History & Heritage, a more than six years on active duty 2000s. The school added a doctor of in the United States Navy. He then history of the program at Gardnernursing practice in 2009. Webb University. Toney spent much enrolled in law school at Campbell “To be a school that became an of her career at GWU, helping bring University School of Law, where he intricate part of the university with the program to life in 1965. graduated cum laude in May 1983. a professional faculty that provided Toney retired from GWU in June Immediately following law school 2008, and spent two years organizing students with quality education was Greenway worked as law clerk for the rewarding,” Toney said. items to write the book. Honorable Woodrow W. Jones, Chief The book is dedicated to Grace “I’ve been meaning to write it for United States District Judge for the Craig Lee, who died in 2000. Lee many years, as I’ve lived the whole Western District of North Carolina. was the first director of the GWU Babies born healthy need champihistory,” she said. “My office at home He served in that capacity until 1986 Department of Nursing and was a ons, too, to be sure they have access is just full of stuff.” when he became an associate and graduate of the Rutherford Hospital to newborn screening and preventive The book, which Toney said “is not later a partner in the Rutherfordton School of Nursing. It was Lee who health care. March of Dimes is there a scholarly book, as such,” is written firm of Hamrick, Bowen, Nanney & got Toney involved in nursing educa- Dalton, LLP. for all babies, Franklin added. first person. It includes a time line tion. of the program and a listing of facWhile in private practice, he was “I went to Wake Forest and then Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@ ulty and staff who’ve worked in the retained as child protective services thedigitalcourier.com. to North Carolina Baptist Hospital school. attorney for the Rutherford County School of Nursing,” Toney said. “I was In the book, Toney explains how going to be a missionary nurse.” nursing programs offered at the Toney returned to Rutherford old Shelby Hospital (now Cleveland County with her husband, Max. Regional Medical Center) and When Lee learned she had a bachrehab Wonder of the month Rutherford Hospital were folded into elor’s degree, she approached Toney the GWU School of Nursing. Both Sadie Hill – January 2010 about teaching at Rutherford hospitals and GWU were organized Hospital. The staff of the Rehab Department at Autumn Care of Forest City, around the same time, Toney said. “In June 1963 I started in nurs“Nursing and education have kind salutes Saide Hill as our Rehab Wonder for the month of January. ing education,” Toney said. “I went of paralleled each other,” she said. to school about every 10 years after Sadie Hill joined the Trying to figure out how to interthat.” twine the information took time. Autumn Care family Although Lee died before Toney “My sons said ‘Make it interesting. in November 2009. began work on the book, Toney and Some history books are not,’” she She had a knee Glennie Beam, who also helped begin said. “I decided it was more than a the program, reminisced during the replacement and was history. It’s a heritage – heritage is process. unable to move her leg values and beliefs handed down.” “It is the story of my life,” Toney Toney’s memories over the years when she first came to said. are included, as are anecdotes from Autumn Care. 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ducation has been one of the hot political topics in North Carolina through most of the past century. This state has had bold leaders at various times who recognized the value of education and took bold steps to see that the people had access to schools. Today we have a system that offers opportunity to people from the age of four in pre-kindergarten programs to advanced degree programs in some of the best universities in the nation. Still, debates about education rage around North Carolina, particularly about the quality of education. We have spent much time and money on trying to create better schools and shape better teachers. The results have been disappointing. There is a reason for that. The fact is that we can spend billions of dollars, hire the best teachers in the world, build the best school facilities and we would not see much change. The current course we are on will continue to hit a wall until we face the simple fact that education is an individual affair. The quality of person’s education ultimately rests on what that individual puts into the process. All the evidence clearly shows that a person who is motivated and puts forth for the effort can learn what they want to learn. Thus, our problem is really this: We have built better schools, but we have not inspired students to take advantage of them. Until we address this problem, our educational gains will be limited.
Panel: Put brakes on borrowing RALEIGH — State Treasurer Janet Cowell believes the state doesn’t need to be borrowing any more money the next two years. Good luck on that one. Cowell and a nine-member committee that she heads recently released an annual study of the state’s debt concluding that North Carolina, for the next two years, has “substantially exhausted” its ability to borrow money repaid from the state’s general operating budget. Unlike the federal government, state government doesn’t borrow money to run its day-to-day operations. It borrows primarily to build, be it university and school buildings, prisons or roads. The state keeps its highway money separate from its general operating budget, with dedicated taxes that go to road building. Other state construction is supported by general taxes that flow into the state’s general operating fund. Each year, between 3 and 4 percent of that fund goes to repay the borrowed money. Right now, legislators have authorized about $6 billion to be borrowed. About $1.9 billion has been approved but not yet sold to bond holders. To put those numbers in perspective, the state’s annual general operating budget is $19 billion, and its budgeted debt payments
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$644 million. Starting with Cowell’s predecessor, Richard Moore, the state treasurer began issuing a debt report to remind legislators that ratcheting up the state’s borrowing could imperil the state’s credit rating. If that sterling credit rating goes down, the cost of borrowing goes up. Prior to Moore’s tenure, North Carolina didn’t really need a report. For years, the state was among the most fiscally conservative in the country. Today, its borrowing, whether measured against overall tax revenue or personal income, is much closer to the national average. Cowell’s report — in reaching its conclusion that the state should put away the credit card for a while — assumes a debt payment of no more than 4 percent of the state’s general operating fund. But given the state’s current budget woes, legislators may be tempted to exceed that mark. Bringing new buildings back to
the district is one way that state lawmakers like to demonstrate their effectiveness to the folks back home. Also, borrowing to pay for building repairs, and then raiding that borrowed money to make up for shortfalls, is a slick budgeting trick reserved for tough times. Limiting borrowing, though, isn’t the report’s most important recommendation. The most meaningful finding: Legislators need to kick a recent habit of avoiding general obligation bonds in favor of special indebtedness like certificates of participation. It’s been 2000 since state voters last approved additional debt. Yet debt authorized has more than doubled, from $2.8 billion in 2001. The report concludes that North Carolina will soon be out of line with other states enjoying a top credit rating if it continues to borrow money with the certificates rather than general obligation bonds. Those bonds, by the way, carry lower interest rates. More importantly, they require the voter approval that the writers of the state constitution envisioned when it came to borrowing money. Mooneyham is executive director of the Capitol Press Association.
Peace and security comes from the everlasting word It is not uncommon for human beings to lose their way. To lose one’s way is to deviate from the original destination. Life is surely a journey and we have a plethora of examples in Scripture of those who stumbled, fell and even walked completely off the path of God’s eternal purpose for their life. Of course, most know the sad and tragic events recorded in the book of Genesis. God had purpose, and still does, to bring forth His seed within the creation and populate the world with, not only His children, but also His presence. Adam and Eve disobeyed God’s command. In this, they found themselves outside of paradise and even their son Cain, after his killing of his brother Abel, was cast in the land of Nod, having been “marked” by God. He was exiled to the land of Nod and it is important to note what that name means. Strong’s concordance gives the meaning of Nod as, wanderer or exile. This is assuredly the life of the unsaved. This place called Nod is very much applicable to us today who claim the Christian faith. Nod becomes the destination of those who deviate from the Word of Truth. We must recall why Cain found himself in the place. His jealousy relative to Abel arose when Abel’s sacrifice
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was accepted and Cain’s rejected. The difference was that Abel had brought a blood sacrifice to God and Cain had brought a sacrifice from the earth, the work of his hands. Cain had planted, tended and “worked” the soil of his planting. In other words, Cain brought to God his works and efforts while Abel brought a blood sacrifice or life which had come from God not Abel’s own efforts. God is the giver of life. None of us can create life. As Abel brought the life that was in the blood, so we too bring to the Father a life that had been crucified with Christ which also means we bring to God the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, applied to our hearts and lives. Human beings are either within the spiritual gates of God’s kingdom or they are wanderers in the land of Nod. A spiritual mark is upon them, a distinctive mark. These are the marks of the man of sin and rebellion. We are told in scripture to mark the man who causes dissension and discord. The Psalms speak of marking the man who has an
upright heart. Each of us carries a mark with its origin from God or evil. In other words, some carry the mark of the beast and others the mark of God. And now, returning to our theme, we note how one can return to Paradise or the kingdom of God. The disciples were told to go into the entire world and bring in the harvest of the Father. How does a church, family or individual enter the kingdom? By heeding the Word of God. We falter in not heeding the Word of God. A so-called gospel that is preached that is not based on the Word of God is no gospel, or good news, at all. Paul called it another gospel and called it anathema or cursed. We see many churches and even entire denominations struggling to hold on to members and making new disciples. The spending of more money, the construct of new programs and fads, even services that border more on entertainment than worship are all futile. These things do not fill the hungry souls that long for the Bread of Life and the Manna that has come down from heaven. Nothing in this world can ever substitute for fervent prayer and consuming the undefiled Word of God. Worship is either Godcentered or man-centered. I have written many times regarding my blessed grand-
father. He was a simple man, uneducated but exceedingly wise. He was wise in word and deed because he held unalterably to the Word of God. Many times I wandered down to the barn as heard him cry out to his loving God. He would relish those times he could steal away and pray as the old hymn says. I told him once, “Grandpa, God has been good to me.” And his reply would always be, “Son, be good to God.” Israel, because of disobedience, entered into exile. They carried the mark of Cain as they wandered. Israel was in ruins as Jerusalem was a veritable wasteland. Its gates were burned and walls were down. This is the picture of a life in ruins and broken. Upon their return several things occurred. They rebuilt the walls and also rebuilt the altar of the Lord. Ezra also read the Word of God at the Watergate and the people wept (Nehemiah 8:1). Matthew 7 records some very poignant words for us today. Jesus brings forth a parable that speaks of the wise and the foolish. He tells that in living life, rains will come and winds will blow. He tells us that one home stood and one home fell under the stress of the storm. Both houses were exposed to the storms. So it is with the walk of faith. The saint and the sin-
ner will both have trials and storms. Churches will experience storms and trials. None is excused from the facts and realities of life. But one house stood and one house remained. The difference was that one was built on the rock and the other built on the sand. Jesus is the Word and that Word is our foundation. If any church will succeed, if any will grow and stand through the storms, it will be those who are built upon the rock. They will bear the mark of God in their lives. The Word will set us free, restore our souls and feed our hearts. That Word is the only foundation that will last. The called of God will lift up their eyes unto the hills from where there help comes for. Their help is truly in the name of the Lord. They will call upon the Lord and be saved. God’s Word will not return void and it will do what it has been sent to do. Paul told the young pastor Timothy to, “Preach the Word. Be ready in season and out of season. Reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and teaching. The time will come when all will not endure sound doctrine.” Return to the Word and secure your foundation. Your house will stand and you will stand in the Day of Judgment.
The Sunday Courier, Forest City, NC, Sunday, February 7, 2010
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Sheriff Obituaries seeking assault suspects Willie Wishon
Willie Mae Wishon, 73, of Forest City, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at Henderson Care. She was born Feb. 20, 1936, to the late Caleb Wishon and Novella Waters Wishon. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, From staff reports she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lee RUTHERFORDTON — A Bradley Jr. man working at an autoSurvivors include three mobile cleanup shop Friday afternoon was struck repeat- daughters, Patricia Gail Bandy of Wauchula, edly with a metal object Fla., Jacqueline Nunez in an apparent robbery of Corsicana, Texas, and attempt and had to be taken Willie Gilliam of Grover; to Spartanburg Regional five sons, Jerry Lee Bradley Medical Center. III of Boiling Springs, Dale Bradley of Forest City, William Edward Bennett, Clifford Bradley, Reuben 60, of 281 Shady Woods Lane, Ruth, was working at a Bradley and Joseph Hall shop at 438 Whitesides Road Jr., all of Ellenboro; two sisters, Claudia Tessnear of sometime between 4 and 5 p.m. when two males came to Cliffside and Lois Wishon of Morganton; and two broththe door. Bennett answered ers, J.C. Wishon and Troy the door and reportedly was Wishon, both of Forest City. hit several times in the foreShe is also survived by 22 head and once on the side of his head, and on the shoulder. grandchildren and 35 greatgrandchildren. Bennett was transported Funeral services will be to Rutherford Hospital. conducted at 3 p.m. Monday Rutherford County Sheriff Jack Conner on Saturday said at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donald when it was determined in Dover officiating. Interment a CT scan that Bennett had will follow in the Sandy suffered internal bleeding, he was taken to Spartanburg Level Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive Regional Medical Center. friends one hour prior to Bennett was listed in seriservice time at the funeral ous condition at the hospital home. Saturday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, the famThe suspects in the case ily suggests memorials be reportedly had on darkcolored jackets that may have sent to Clifford Bradley, 138 Deere Lane, Ellenboro, NC been hoodies. 28040. Detectives from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s An online guest registry at www. Office are working the case. harrelsonfuneralhome.com
The sheriff is asking for assistance from the public to locate the two men. Anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area is asked to call the TIPS line at 828-286TIPS (8477).
Landslide damages four homes
Mallard Gibson Mallard “Shorty” Gibson, 82, of Forest City, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at Rutherford Hospital in Rutherfordton. He was a member of Harris First Baptist Church. He was also a member of VFW
Post 5204, DAV Chapter #25, and the Rutherford County Honor Guard. He served in the United States Army Signal Corps during World War II. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Nova Franklin Gibson and the late Myrtle Clarke Gibson. He was first married to the late Jeanette Dobbins Gibson. He is survived by his wife; Mae J. Gibson; one son, Rovie Gibson of Forest City, one stepson, David Elliott of Marion; one stepdaughter: Gayle E. Payne of Marion; one sister, Lorene Garrett of Hampton, Va.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by McMahan’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Rutherfordton, where the family received friends Saturday night. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Harris First Baptist Church with the Revs. George Whitmire and Scott Butler officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service in the church. Interment will be at Harris First Baptist Church cemetery with full military honors provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Harris First Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 182, Harris, NC 28074. The family will be at the home. Online guestbook www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com
Wayne Terry Wayne Terry, 58, of 144 Horse Trail Drive, Ellenboro, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. He was a member of Joshua Baptist Church, where he served as their sound room technician; he was a supply room worker at Allied Diecasting. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Weatherman Terry;
a son, Toby Terry of the home; a daughter, Christy Fontenoy of Ellenboro; a stepdaughter, Renee Putman of Ellenboro; his parents, C.B. and Mildred Bridges Terry of Ellenboro; a sister, Debbie Dalton of Lake Lure; and three grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Joshua Baptist Church with the Revs. Neil Murray and Pherson Weatherman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:30 until 3 p.m. today at the church, prior to the service. The body will lie in state during the visitation hours. Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online guest book at www.washburndorsey.com
Cedric Edwards Cedric Edwards, 60, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of Mafra Silvers Edwards and the late Molt Edwards. He was a carpenter and was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Julie Scruggs of Ellenboro; three brothers, Steve Edwards, Ralph Edwards and Bookter Edwards of Ellenboro; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Crowe’s Chapel with Pastor William Alley officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with military honors provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Crowe’s Mortuary.
Officials are still trying to determine what caused the slide, but forecasters say as much as 2 1/2 inches of rain fell in the area Friday on top of at least 6 inches of slowly melting snow. THE DAILY COURIER Published Tuesday through Sunday mornings by Paxton Media Group LLC dba The Daily Courier USPS 204-920 Periodical Postage paid in Forest City, NC. Company Address: 601 Oak St., P.O. Box 1149, Forest City, NC 28043. Phone: (828) 245-6431 Fax: (828) 248-2790 Subscription rates: Single copy, daily 50¢ / Sunday $1.50. Home delivery $11.75 per month, $35.25 for three months, $70.50 for six months, $129 per year. In county rates by mail payable in advance are: $13.38 for one month, $40.14 for three months, $80.27 for six months, $160.54 per year. Outside county: $14.55 for one month, $43.64 for three months, $87.28 for six months, $174.56 per year. College students for school year subscription, $75. The Digital Courier, $6.50 a month for non-subscribers to The Daily Courier. Payment may be made at the website: www.thedigitalcourier. com The Daily Courier is not responsible for advance subscription payments made to carriers, all of who are independent contractors.
Guy Kenneth Lane of Rutherfordton died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Crowe’s Mortuary & Crematory.
Wayne Terry Mr. Wayne Terry, 58, of 144 Horse Trail Drive, Ellenboro, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. He was a faithful member of Joshua Baptist Church, where he served as their sound room technician; he was a supply room worker at Allied Diecasting. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Weatherman Terry; his son, Toby Terry of the home; his daughter, Christy Fontenoy and her husband, John, of Ellenboro; a stepdaughter, Renee Putman and her husband, Brad, of Ellenboro; his parents, C.B. and Mildred Bridges Terry of Ellenboro; a sister, Debbie Dalton of Lake Lure; three grandchildren, Cody Fontenoy, Dylan Fontenoy and Cambden Joe Putman. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at Joshua Baptist Church, 590 U.S. Highway 74B, Bostic. Rev. Neil Murray and Rev. Pherson Weatherman will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday at the church, prior to the service. The body will lie in state during the visitation hours. Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign the online guest book at www.washburndorsey.com Paid obit
Online condolences may be sent to www.crowemortuary.com
Louise Buchanan Blankenship
MAGGIE VALLEY (AP) — A landslide has damaged or destroyed at least four houses in the North Carolina mountains, but no injuries were reported.
Multiple media outlets reported the mud began moving around 7 p.m. Friday, heading down a road near Maggie Valley. Haywood County Sheriff Bobby Suttles says the landslide started at the top of the mountain, crossing the road three times. Suttles says firefighters had to dig a path to free one person and four dogs in one of the damaged houses. Authorities immediately began evacuating about 40 other people living on the mountain.
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Willie Mae Wishon Willie Mae Wishon, age 73, of Forest City, died Friday, February 5, 2010, at Henderson Care. Willie was born on February 20, 1936, to the late Caleb Wishon and Novella Waters Wishon. She was a homemaker and enjoyed dancing and traveling. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and her life’s devotion was her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lee Bradley, Jr.; one grandson, Jerry Lee Bradley IV; one sister, Gladys Jones; and two brothers, Henry Wishon and Robert Wishon. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Gail Bandy of Wauchula, Fla., Jacqueline Nunez and her husband, Antonio, of Corsicana, Texas, and Willie Gilliam and her husband, Roger, of Grover, N.C.; five sons, Jerry Lee Bradley III and his wife, Letha, of Boiling Springs, N.C., Dale Bradley and his wife, Linda, of Forest City, Clifford Bradley and his wife, Rhonda, of Ellenboro, Reuben Bradley of Ellenboro and Joseph Hall, Jr., and his wife, Sherry, also of Ellenboro; two sisters, Claudia Tessnear of Cliffside and Lois Wishon of Morganton, N.C.; two brothers, J.C. Wishon and Troy Wishon, both of Forest City. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2010, at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Donald Dover officiating. Interment will follow in the Sandy Level Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in honor of Willie Mae Wishon be sent to Clifford Bradley, 138 Deere Lane, Ellenboro, NC 28040. Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome. com Paid obit
Mallard ‘Shorty’ Gibson Mallard (Shorty) Gibson, age 82, of Forest City, N.C., died Thursday, February 4, 2010, at Rutherford Hospital in Rutherfordton, NC. He was a member of the Harris First Baptist Church. He was also a member of VFW Post 5204, DAV Chapter #25, and The Rutherford County Honor Guard. He served in the United States Army Signal Corps during World War II. Born in Macon County, N.C., he was the son of the late Nova Franklin Gibson and the late Myrtle Clarke Gibson. Mr Gibson was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanette Dobbins Gibson. He is survived by his wife; Mae J. Gibson; one son, Rovie Gibson of Forest City, N.C., one stepson, David Elliott of Marion, N.C.; one stepdaughter: Gayle E. Payne of Marion, N.C.; one sister, Lorene Garrett of Hampton, Va.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by McMahan’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Rutherfordton, N.C., where the family received friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 7, 2010, at Harris First Baptist Church with the Revs. George Whitmire and Scott Butler officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service in the church. Interment will be at Harris First Baptist Church cemetery with full military honors provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Harris First Baptist Church Cemetery Fund P.O. Box 182 Harris, NC 28074. The family will be at the home. Online condolences may be sent to www.mcmahansfuneralhome. com Paid obit
Troy Hicks Mayse Troy Hicks Mayse, 88, of Forest City, died Friday, February 5, 2010 at his residence. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Alexander William Mayse and Fordie Champion Mayse. He retired from Stonecutter Mills Corporation with 39 years service. In his retirement, he worked as a driver for Charlie Hardin and lastly at Horn’s Home and Garden for 13 years. He was a member of Crestview Baptist Church and VFW Post 5204, and a US Army veteran of World War II. Troy was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra M. Marshall. Survivors include his wife, Estelle McCombs Mayse; a daughter, Carolyn M. Burgess and her husband Larry of Forest City; and a son -inlaw, Keith Marshall of Forest City. There are also four grandchildren, Gregory Burgess and wife Denise of Virginia Beach, Va., Stephanie Downey and husband Chuck, Kyle Marshall and wife Teresa, all of Forest City, and Kerri Keever and husband Brad of Rutherfordton; four great-grandchildren, Suzanne Burgess, Gregory Burgess, Jr., Carson Downey and Reese Marshall. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2010 at the Crestview Baptist Church with the Reverends Kevin Rohm and Bob Philbeck officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park with military honors by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Crestview Baptist Church, 630 South Church Street, Forest City, NC 28043; or to VFW Post 5204, Forest City, NC 28043. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online guest registry available at www.padgettking.com. Paid obit
Louise Buchanan Blankenship, age 88, of Long Branch Road Forest City, N.C., died Friday, February 5, 2010, at Hospice House of Rutherford County in Forest City, N.C. She was a member of the Long Branch Road Baptist Church. She was retired from Doncaster Tanner Companies after 20 years. Mrs. Blankenship enjoyed sewing, watching birds, growing roses and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born May 21, 1921, in Mitchell County, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Clayton Buchanan and Lila Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Glen and Millard Buchanan. She was the loving mother of daughter Carolyn Rollins of Forest City, N.C., and son Charles Blankenship of Zellwood, Fla. She is also survived by four sisters, Delores Thomas of Hickory, N.C., Veda Kaylor of Hickory, N.C., Georgia Turner of Old Fort, N.C., and June Lowman of Hickory, N.C.; five brothers, Avery Buchanan of Spruce Pine, N.C., Bill Buchanan of Hickory, N.C., Wade Buchanan of Hickory, N.C., Haden Buchanan of Hickory, N.C., and Richard Smith of Hickory, N.C.; five grandchildren, Greg Rollins, Lori Migala, Rhonda Whitaker, Kirk Hayes and Will Blankenship; and five great-grand children, RaeAnna Walters, Ashlen Whitaker, Shannon Lowery, Geoffrey Rollins and Isaac Rollins. Arrangements are being handled by McMahan’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rutherfordton, N.C. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Sunday, February 7, 2010, at Long Branch Road Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held at Long Branch Road Baptist Church at 3:00 PM Sunday, February 7, 2010, with Rev. Jerry Ruppe officiating. Interment will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at Cane Creek Cemetery, Bakersville, N.C. She will be dearly missed by her entire family and all her friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Long Branch Baptist Church Fellowship Building Fund, 621 Long Branch Rd., Forest City, NC 28043, or to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043. Paid obit
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Health/education Health ministry: The First Tuesday Club of Salem United Methodist Church will offer free blood pressure checks on Feb. 9, beginning at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Afterwards, Kirk Wilkerson, of Covenant Advisory Group, will give instruction on the Family Love Letter booklet. Each participant will receive a free booklet. For information call 245-8518. Community Health Clinic of Rutherford County provides access to primary medical care, wellness education, medications and preventative programs. The clinic, open Monday through Thursday, is located at 127 E. Trade St., B 100, Forest City. Patients seen by appointment only. The clinic does not accept patients with private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare. Call 245-0400.
Meetings/other SWEEP rescheduled: The (Solid Waste Environmental Energy Panel) meeting scheduled for Feb. 5, was cancelled due to weather. The meeting will be held at noon Friday, Feb. 12, at GDS at 141 Fairgrounds Road. Photographers meeting: Carolina Nature Photographers Association, Foothill Region, Rutherford County, will meet Monday, Feb. 8, at the county annex. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Robert Phipps will speak on “Techniques for Night Photography and Painting with Light.” Call 828-429-5096 for more information. HNG meeting: “Conservation Conversation”; Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Old Rock Café (beside the entrance to Chimney Rock Park); topic “The Green Issue” by Michael Pollan; anyone interested in the protection/preservation of the natural beauty of Hickory Nut Gorge is welcome to attend; call 828-685-8798 for more information.
Miscellaneous Foothills Harvest Outreach Ministries will hold a sale on all shoes and clothes Feb. 8-13. Fill a plastic grocery bag for $5, or a tall kitchen bag $7. The store is located at 120 E. Trade St., Forest City.
Students/youth Little League sign ups: Chase Little League, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2 to 5 p.m., at Chase High gym; Monday, Feb. 8, 6 to 8 p.m., old Harris School concessions; Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6 to 8 p.m., Cliffside Park concessions; $40 per child, $15 each additional children; birth certificate required. Little League sign ups: Rutherfordton Little League; Feb. 4 and 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; all sign ups at The Spindale House; $35 per child, $15 second child, $10 each additional child; birth certificate required. Walk-in soccer registration: Spring recreational season; Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day; bring birth certificate; $40 first player, $35 each additional sibling; call 286-0073 for more information.
Fundraisers Hearts for Hospice: Hospice of Rutherford County is hosting a Valentine luncheon Friday, Feb. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. at Carolina Event and Conference Center, 374 Hudlow Road; Chicken Rossini is the main course; cost $10 per person; proceeds will be used for Hospice home care patients; to obtain tickets, contact Karen Jarson at 245-0095 or stop by the Conference Center. Bingo: Friday, Feb. 12, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Spindale House; $1 per card; ‘98 Rutherford Rumble Team fundraiser. Benefit ride: For 12-year-old Hayden Clark (diagnosed with Myoepithelioma); Saturday, March 20, at Rutherford County Moose Lodge; yard sale begins at 7 a.m.; barbecue plates, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; benefit ride starts at 2 p.m., $15 per single rider, $20 for doubles; music by Bandana and Double Cross, 6 to 9 p.m.; door prizes, T-shirts, 50/50 tickets and more; for information call 429-5195.
Reunions Military group: 82nd Airborne Division Association, Inc., offers Airborne history, meetings, activities, parades, National Convention and much more with 100 civilian chapters across the US. Memberships include veterans from the 11th, 13th, 17th, 82nd, 101st and today’s special forces. For further details call 937-898-5977 or email srgabn@aol.com. McNair 20th anniversary: The Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation will celebrate its 20th year anniversary on May 14, 2010. If you are a McNair ROPE recipient, contact the foundation at rope2010@att.net or www. mcnairedfoundation.org.
Both of Rutherford County’s congressmen have been wrestling with budgetary issues in Wasington this week, with the 11th District’s Heath Shuler praising Pay-as-you-go rules and the 10th District’s Patrick McHenry concerned over the national debt. The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass legislation mandating a return to Pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) rules on Thursday. This vote, following the Senate’s passage of PAYGO on Jan. 28, cements the effort to restore fiscal discipline to the federal government. Rep. Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville), whip of the Blue Dog Coalition, has spent three years advocating for a return to commonsense budgetary principles in the U.S. government. The Blue Dog Coalition has consistently advocated a return to PAYGO rules that require that any new federal entitlements and tax breaks be off-set with cuts elsewhere in the budget. The President is expected to sign PAYGO legislation into law shortly. “The previous administration made wasteful government spending the conventional practice in Washington. Responsible American families make tough choices to make sure that they don’t spend more than they have, and our government should do the same. Up until now, Congress has neglected to adequately deal with this issue,” said Shuler. “Passage of PAYGO is a big step towards putting a stop to unnecessary and out-of-control government spending. We are in a fiscal
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face off against Ramona Hall. District Attorney Brad Greenway (D) and Coroner Shane Early (D) are also up for re-election. In races for offices in Raleigh, State Representative Bobby England (D) is up for re-election in the 112th district of the North Carolina House of Representatives. State Senator Debbie Clary (R) is also up for re-election in N.C. Senate
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tion potential jurors about connections to Freemasonry and other secret societies, but he said that membership will not be automatic grounds for excusing the potential juror. In other motions, the defense asked for the sequestration of state’s witnesses, so that there could be no com-
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must create brand new positions at the company. The building also has to be vacant for at least 90 days to qualify.” In Forest City, downtown development director Danielle Withrow has become something of an authority on grants, after having successfully lobbied for many. But she said grants are one part of job creation. “The bigger issue is about the government role in creating jobs. The government does not create jobs. We don’t create private sector jobs, the only jobs we create are the ones we put on our payroll. The role of the public sector is to help create the conditions for the jobs to be made,”
hole and the first step to get out of it is to STOP digging.” “I applaud the House for passing PAYGO, and I look forward to seeing this essential budget enforcement tool become law. For the first time in almost a decade, we’re on the right path to making the federal government responsible and making real fiscal reform happen for this and future generations,” said Shuler. PAYGO rules helped create a budget surplus under President Clinton, but were swept aside by the Bush Administration. At the conclusion of the Clinton administration, there was an anticipated 10-year surplus of $5 trillion. In President Obama’s statement following passage of PAYGO in the House he said, “Statutory PAYGO would hold us to a simple but bedrock principle: Congress can only spend a dollar if it saves a dollar elsewhere. Mandatory spending increases and tax cuts must be paid for; they’re not free, and borrowing to finance them is not a sustainable long-term policy. It is no coincidence that when we last had statutory PAYGO, during the 1990s, we turned deficits into surpluses. The passage of statutory PAYGO today will help usher out an era of irresponsibility and begin putting the country back on a fiscally sustainable path.” PAYGO rules control the size of federal deficit, and reduce the amount of tax-payers money that goes to pay interest. The interest the U.S. already pays annually on the national debt exceeds the amount we spend on
education and veterans combined. Reducing how much interest the government pays on the debt frees up money for education, infrastructure and other national priorities. Congress voted Thursday to raise the national debt limit to $14.3 trillion, or $121,982 for every household in America. The vote is the third debt increase Congress has passed in the last twelve months. Since the Democrats took control of Congress in 2007, they have raised the debt limit by $5.33 trillion. President Obama recently proposed a budget that would add $1.6 trillion to the national debt next year alone. The measure passed with 217 yes votes and 212 no votes. Congressman McHenry voted no and released the following statement on the vote: “America’s national debt is crippling our economy and hurting folks in Western North Carolina. Higher debt means higher interest rates, fewer jobs and eventually, more tax increases. This is unacceptable,” McHenry said. “Under President Obama’s new budget this won’t be the last time we’re forced to borrow money. If he has his way we’ll add more than $130,000 in debt for every American household over the next twelve years. If we don’t change course China alone will hold roughly $1 trillion of U.S. debt within a decade. “Just like the subprime bubble, the Obama bubble is eventually going to burst. When it does, taxpayers won’t be bailing out Wall Street; they’ll be bailing out the United States government.”
District 46. In races of national importance, both of the county’s U.S. Congressmen are up for re-election — Patrick McHenry (R) in the 10th district and Heath Shuler (D) in the 11th district. Republican James Howard has announced he will oppose Shuler while Democrat Anne Nosworthy Fischer will run against McHenry. Also, U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R) is up for re-election. Fees for filing for races at the county’s board of elections at 298 Fairgrounds Road are $207 for State
House and State Senate races, $64.03 for County Commission races, $20 for the coroner’s race, $5 for school board and soil and water board races and $680.11 for the sheriff’s race.
munication between witnesses who have already testified and those who have not. Judge Powell allowed that motion for both state and defense witnesses, with the understanding that witnesses may remain in court after testifying but may not communicate with other witnesses. During the motion proceedings Tuesday, attorney Brown asked the judge to recuse himself from the case, based on his rulings on the motions.
Judge Powell denied the request. The judge did not allow motions to move the trial out of the county or to bring in a jury from outside the county to try the case, due to pretrial publicity, particularly because of stories in The Daily Courier. The judge did say, however, that if there are difficulties seating a jury, he may reconsider.
Withrow said. Withrow said she had written four grants for possible building reuse that might bring in another restaurant in downtown. Some local dentists, led by Dr. Michael Jackson, rankle at the idea of Dest’s dentist practice or a new restaurant competing with existing businesses of the same type who don’t necessarily get grants. But Withrow points to the free market as the final arbiter of which firms thrive. “If someone comes in that is in direct competition with another, the citizens are going to decide which one is the better one and where they are going to shop or go for services,” Withrow said. “The Rural Center has millions of dollars that only can come to the public sector who then partners with the private sector to create the jobs. Are we not going to do that job
when we have 16 percent unemployment? Sure we are. It is our responsibility.” Growing small businesses like Fireside Books and Gifts, Dest Family Dentistry and restaurants in downtown Forest City are the key to the future, Withrow said. “There’s not going to be one big company that comes in and hires all 16 percent of those that are unemployed,” she said. “But if I can create 20 more jobs from those four grants I wrote, that is 20 more local jobs than before. Of all the $5 million worth of grants I’ve written, not one single city employee was hired with a dime of that money. It doesn’t come to us, it all goes to the private sector.”
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Business Notes
Chamber seeking new director By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer
RUTHERFORDTON — Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bill Hall is retiring May 1 after 12 years of service. And now the search is on for a suitable replacement. “The Chamber needs new energy, enthusiasm and ideas and I need to
get busy on some projects I’ve only dreamed about until now,” Hall said in his announcement. Hall said he would assist in finding a new director and would extend his retirement date if necessary to effect a smooth change of management. “Bill has done a fine job for the past 12 years and right now we’re just focusing on trying to get the best candidate we can to fill his shoes,”
said Mike Campfield, Chamber of Commerce president. “We’re looking for someone who is community and business oriented. Someone who can work well with both and tie it all together.” Campfield said the public perception is often the chamber focuses solely on business concerns, but the organiza-
Please see Chamber, Page 8A
Super Bowl ad watch Parent
training business growing
Bruce McEntire
McEntire is Eaton Employee of the Year
FOREST CITY — Bruce McEntire, a 5 -year employee, was named Employee of the year 2009 at Eaton Corporation at Eaton’s HR meeting in January. McEntire has been with the company since 2005. He was the employee of the month in May of 2009. Wavolyn Norville, HR assistant and facilitator of the Employee of the Month Team, asked the supervisor on 3rd shift, Butch Abramczyk, to speak on behalf of the employee. “It is my honor to announce the employee of the year for 2009,” Abramczyk said. “Bruce was chosen based upon his attendance, attitude, performance, teamwork, ethics, character and morals. “He is an outstanding employee and works well with his co-workers. Eaton is proud to announce this honor.” McEntire was given a monogrammed jacket, a plaque, a certificate and a meal. Christie Holland was also presented the 2010 Employee of the Month for January at the same ceremony. Holland is a first-shift employee.
Educators attend NCCAT seminars CULLOWHEE — Several area educators recently attended seminars held at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a recognized national leader in professional development programming for our state’s teachers. Participating educators from Rutherford County Schools included Donna B. Elliott and Mary R. Hines of Chase Middle School; and Allison H. Brown and Carolyn F. Miller of Pinnacle Elementary School. Several area educators attended support seminars for teachers pursuing national certification. Participating educators from Rutherford County Schools were Sharon D. Jacob and Suzanne W. Hutchins of Pinnacle Elementary School.
An AP Member Exchange By ALAN M. WOLF The News & Observer of Raleigh
Associated Press
In this image provided by HomeAway, Beverly D’Angelo, left, as Ellen Griswold, and Chevy Chase, as Clark Griswold, appear in an ad for vacation-rental Web site HomeAway. The ad for the 5-year-old company featuring the quirky traveling family from the movie National Lampoon’s Vacation is scheduled to run during this year’s Super Bowl.
This year expect goofy, frugal NEW YORK (AP) — Game on! Super Bowl ads are returning to their goofy roots. Men march across a hillside without pants, toys joyride in Vegas and the miserly Mr. Burns from “The Simpsons” loses his fortune but finds happiness. It’s a sign that people are feeling better — or at least want to feel better — about the economy, experts say. The commercials Sunday on advertising’s most expensive showcase also aim to appeal to people’s focus on value. The ad line-up includes everything from economy-priced televisions by Vizio to budget cars from Kia. Denny’s touts free Grand Slams again, Charles Barkley raps about $5 meal deals at Taco Bell, and the 1985 Chicago Bears’ resurrect their “Super Bowl Shuffle” for pre-paid cell phone brand Boost Mobile. Super Bowl ads are a much anticipated, and usually funny, sideshow. The broad-
cast is watched as much for its commercials as it is for the game itself. (This year’s extravaganza on CBS pits quarterback Drew Brees’ New Orleans Saints against Peyton Manning’s Indianapolis Colts.) Last year’s line-up had several uncharateristically somber ads. Anheuser-Busch’s Clydesdale ads were traditional and sweet, not funny. The more staid tone reflected the nation’s mood, still in shock and worry over how deep the financial crisis would get. To be sure, the commercials aren’t all fun and games. A prominent exception is an expected anti-abortion ad by conservative Christian group Focus on the Family. It stars former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow, the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner who helped his team win two college football Please see Ads, Page 8A
RALEIGH — Amy McCready is developing a reputation as a parent whisperer. The Raleigh entrepreneur is gaining national exposure for her small company, which provides in-person and online training on parenting. Positive Parenting Solutions, founded by McCready in 2004, offers courses on how to correct children without nagging, reminding or yelling. Last year, she started an online version and began to attract media attention, including being quoted in a New York Times article about parents who yell and scream too much. “That really touched a nerve with people and boosted my visibility,” she said. “All jobs come with a ton of training, but for the most important job we do, there’s none. Parents are looking for tools and resources.” She has already been featured on MSNBC’s “Dr. Nancy” and other TV news shows. McCready started offering parenting classes at the Montessori School of Raleigh and expanded to other schools and preschools across the Triangle through word of mouth. She also has offered classes for employees at local corporations including SAS, GlaxoSmithKline and Cisco Systems. McCready and her husband-business partner now employ three instructors, all parents and former students. SAS first brought in McCready two years ago, and she is returning to teach her courses this spring, said Dana Aderhold, a parent-resource Please see Parent, Page 8A
NEW BUSINESS
NC man named CEO of SC real estate firm MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The most influential real estate company along South Carolina’s northern coast has chosen a Charlotte developer as its new leader. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported Friday that Burroughs & Chapin Co. has chosen James W. Apple Jr. to take over the real estate giant. Apple founded Trade Street Partners in Charlotte in 2000 after serving as an area president for Charlotte-based Trammell Crow Co. Burroughs & Chapin owns 20,000 acres in Horry County, including beach-front real estate where the Pavilion amusement park once stood and the vacant Myrtle Square Mall.
The Groovy Shop, now open at 416 Charlotte Road, Rutherfordton, offers an assortment of tie-dye and peace sign apparel, including hats, handbags, hoodies and jewelry along with belts, quilts, toe socks and more. Owners are Terry and Donna Cobb (back), pictured here with Whitney Munsey, Payton Cobb, Clay Godfrey and Brooke Munsey. The business is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the phone number is 429-4520. Garrett Byers/Daily Courier
8A — The Sunday Courier, Forest City, NC, Sunday, February 7, 2010
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tion is just as much about community. “You have to take into consideration everything that arises,” Campfield said. “We’re not here to promote controversy, but to promote business and do well within the community. We’re not here to stir up a controversy on anything but sometimes they do happen.” With Hall’s departure, Campfield said the focus was on building support for the chamber as the search for a replacement gets underway. “People need to support and come out to chamber functions and really see what goes on,” Campfield said. “There is a lack of support within the community. A lot of times we have business after hours events and they are poorly attended. :The more participation we have the better off the chamber will be and the stronger it will become.,” he said. “We appreciate Bill and his service, now we must focus on finding a capable, willing replacement. We’re going to focus our search withAssociated Press in the community.” This image provided by Snickers shows part of a television ad featuring actress Betty White scheduled to air Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.com.
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championships. Tebow’s mom was counseled to end her pregconsultant at the Cary software company. nancy but chose not to. “Parents love Amy’s classes,” Aderhold said. “Her But overall, the laughs are techniques are clear and easy to use at home. They back. help them become better parents.” “Six months ago if you were optimistic or happy, it was awkMcCready’s family moved to Raleigh six years ward and people looked and ago from Boise, Idaho, for her husband’s job. That’s said, ‘How insensitive can you when McCready started the business to combine be?’ “ said Allen Adamson, manher background in employee training and her expe- aging director of branding firm rience struggling as a new parent. Landor Associates in New York. The mother of two boys, now 12 and 14, said she “Now it’s socially acceptable not became a student of positive discipline, taking a lot to be sullen and depressed, but of classes and mentoring with a parent educator. within reason. And I think the “I learned it through studying it and using it.” Super Bowl provides one of those venues where you can still kick McCready said she makes it clear that the classes back and have a good time.” she offers are simply about parenting. “If they need something more, we’ll refer them to a psychologist. Advertisers recognize that and We’re clear we’re not giving therapy,” she said. are still willing to pay top dollar McCready estimates that thousands of parents for the exposure. The 30-sechave taken the course. She declined to comment ond spots sold for a minumum about financial details of her company. of $2.5 million; some sold for The increasing media coverage is helping “spread more than $3 million. Last year’s the word about the class and get it out to as many game brought in $213 million, parents as possible,” she said. “The way our society according to Kantar Media. CBS is changing, parenting is a different animal now, has not been claiming record with different challenges.” prices, although it has said average prices are better than last She expects to reach an international audience, year. and eventually she is planning to add more specialThey aim to entertain, but ized programs, such as one for teenagers. marketers also are trying to more directly link products to the content of the ads this year, On the Web: Positive Parenting Solutions, www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/ said Laura Ries, president of Continued from Page 7A
Six months ago if you were optimistic or happy, it was awkward and people looked and said, ‘How insensitive can you be?’ Now it’s socially acceptable not to be sullen and depressed, but within reason. And I think the Super Bowl provides one of those venues where you can still kick back and have a good time.
— Allen Adamson Landor Associates marketing consulting firm Ries & Ries outside Atlanta. “It used to be Super Bowl ads were nothing about what the product was or what it did or if it had any usefulness, and today we are seeing more ‘sell’ in the ads,” she said. A third-quarter ad by Volkswagen features a twist on the popular “punch buggy” or “slug bug” game, which involves punching a friend when you spot a Volkswagen Beetle. The new version has people hitting each other when they spot any Volkswagen, including the Jetta sedan and Routan minivan. It’s the company’s first Super Bowl ad in nine years. The ad is all about the cars, but the time was right to take a funny tone again, said Eric Hirshberg, a CEO and chief creative officer for ad agency
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n The Forest City Police Department responded to 73 E-911 calls Friday.
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n David Howard James Jr., 32, of 169 Kent St.; charged with resisting a public officer; placed under a $500 secured bond. (FCPD) n Dennis Wesley Terry, 24, of 891 Dobbins Road; charged with assault by pointing a gun and resisting a public officer; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n David H. Conner, 46, of 111 Eastside Drive; charged with local ordinance discharge firearm in city and resisting a public officer; placed under a $5,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Jason Daniel Corn, 25, of 3871 Painter Gap Road; charged with three counts of resisting a public officer, no liability insurance, rear lamps violation, driving while license revoked and drive/ allow motor vehicle with no registration; placed under a $5,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Tiffany LeeAnn Suttles, 26, of 1706 Joan Drive; charged with felony
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warrant against Blakeney, who was at the residence of Joe McIntyre, about three and a half miles west of Caroleen. The letter says Bradley urged the constable, “Be in a hurry, sheriff, and let us go.” It reportedly was about 4:30 a.m.
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Bill Greene, left, and Noah Greene are shown here in their store on Spindale Street in Spindale. The photo possibly was made in the 1920s or 1930s. Noah was the son of slain Constable John L. Greene.
probation violence; placed under a $20,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Josh Brown, 18, of 433 Pleasant Grove Church Road; charged with carrying a concealed weapon and local ordinance consume beer/wine underage; placed under a $500 secured bond. (RCSD) n Joshua Franklin Williams, 26, of Gardo’s Motel; charged with misdemeanor probation violation on assault on a female; no bond listed. (RCSD) n Amber Mary Obryan, 16, of 116 Roseboro Grove Road; charged with resisting a public officer; surrender by surety. (Bondsman)
EMS/Rescue n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 34 E-911 calls Friday.
Blakeney was standing in front of the house when Greene arrived, and he called out, “Who is that?” When Greene responded, Blakeney fired on the constable. The letter states: “Then Blakeney fired on Greene and Greene quickly returning the fire being then within ten steps of Blakeney and the fire from both parties was kept up until Greene had advanced to within five steps of Blakeney. At that time Will Blakeney threw up his hands and said, Greene, I surrender, and fell to the ground dead, being shot through the heart by the hand of Greene.” But Greene, too, had received what would be a fatal shot to his left side. Greene was helped to a bed by Joe McIntyre and his wife. The letter continues, “Then Greene said send after Phil Wamack quick and send after my people for I can’t live long. Then he said pull off my leggins and my shoes and give my pistols to my boys when they come and give my money to my wife. Then McIntyre’s wife placed Greene’s two pistols in a shoe box and said I will give them to your boys when they come.” Greene died about an hour after being shot. Coroner Webb and others conducted an investigation, and Greene was buried at Bethel Baptist Church, of which he had been a member for 30 years. Condrey notes that the letter says more than 2,000 people attended the funeral, but adds that the number seems very high considering it was a small church in the country.
But the story didn’t end there. Two of Greene’s brothers who lived in n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Spartanburg, S.C., arrived shortly after the interment. The brothers Rutherford County Rescue respondwere not satisfied with what they ed to three calls Friday. were hearing about the shooting, so they had the body exhumed and the Fire Calls bullet removed from Greene’s side. n Cherry Mountain firefighters That’s when the bullet didn’t match responded to a motor vehicle acciup with the caliber of the pistol that dent. Blakeney reportedly was firing. n Forest City firefighters responded Condrey said the family was left to to a motor vehicle accident. speculate on what actually happened n Lake Lure firefighters responded the day the shootout occurred. She to a motor vehicle accident. pointed out, “Somebody in his posin Rutherfordton firefighters tion, it could have been anybody that responded to a motor vehicle acciwas mad at him.” dent and to a residential fire alarm. But Condrey said John Greene was not a topic of conversation, as far as knew. Body found in trash bin she She said, “I never heard my grandCHARLOTTE (AP) — A body has father, Noah Greene, mention him.” been found in a trash bin at a North She believes, though, that the guns Carolina apartment complex. that were on the wall over her grandPolice told The Charlotte Observer father’s bed may have belonged to the that a man checking on a broken pipe in a Charlotte apartment Friday constable. “I still want to think that undoubtafternoon found some blood and edly must have been his guns,” she called authorities. said. “I never saw my grandfather Investigators say they found other take those guns down off the wall. I clues in and around the apartment don’t say that he didn’t, but I never that led them to a the trash bin.
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Polly Greene Condrey of Ellenboro has a copy of the old letter detailing the life and death of Constable John L. Greene, her great-grandfather. Her father once had the original letter. saw him do that. He had a doublebarrel shotgun, a rifle, and a Smith and Wesson pistol. I don’t know. I was four years old.” Condrey recalls that Noah Greene was involved with law work too, but as a magistrate, not a constable. She remembers a memorable occurrence that involved her grandfather’s role. “A man would come to our house every Sunday morning,” she said. “He had been drunk. He’d get my granddaddy to try him to keep from going to the courthouse. He was a magistrate—a justice of the peace. He could marry you.” She recalls, too, that Noah Greene was part owner of a store on Spindale Street in Spindale. “He and his nephew owned a store,” she said, “that had crackers in a barrel, I remember that. They had a big candy glassed-in thing next to the wall. They’d slide that glass door open and get your candy. It was loose candy. “My granddaddy and my uncle, they delivered groceries to people’s houses. One time my daddy, Arthur Greene, worked there. They’d let me go, and I’d ride with my daddy to deliver groceries.” She remembers, also, that Noah Greene lived for politics. “My granddaddy, all he wanted to know was politics and reading the newspaper,” she said. “That’s all I ever knew of him doing. And he would go to that store. And he got mad at somebody. He was a longheaded Democrat, I call him. He would not even want to talk to anybody who was a Republican. And I thought that was the most ridiculous thing I had ever heard of.” One day a disagreement about politics developed at the store. “They got to arguing about politics,” she said. “Poppa said, ‘You just go outside, and I’ll whip you.’ That man could have just eat him up. He was a young man (and Greene was much older). That man just shook his head and walked off and left.” From law enforcement to politics, the Greene family has played a role in Rutherford County history. Contact Dale via e-mail at ldale@thedigitalcourier.com
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News Briefs Planes collide; 3 die
DENVER (AP) — An airplane towing a glider and another plane collided in Colorado, sending the two planes crashing into the ground and killing at least three people Saturday afternoon, authorities said. One of the aircraft clipped the towline of the plane that was pulling the glider, Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Laura Brown said. The glider apparently disconnected and landed safely a short time later, according to the FAA. An amateur video shot at the scene showed a plane tumbling to the ground trailing thick, black smoke and a parachute. One witness, Christian Sterner, said he saw two big balls of flames, including one attached to a parachute that fell slowly to the ground.
American kidnapped
BAGHDAD (AP) — A missing Iraqi-American contractor was kidnapped by Shiite militiamen who lured him into central Baghdad by promising to help him find distant relatives, an Iraqi defense official said Saturday. A Shiite extremist group claimed responsibility for the Jan. 23 kidnapping and posted a video online that shows a man wearing military fatigues reading a list of demands that includes the release of militants, the prosecution of Blackwater guards and an immediate American troop withdrawal.
Toyota has Prius fix
DETROIT (AP) — Toyota has told dealers it’s preparing a plan to repair the brakes on thousands of hybrid Prius cars in the U.S. In a message sent Friday night to dealers, a Toyota group vice president, Bob Carter, said the company is working on a plan and will disclose more details early next week. More than 100 drivers of 2010 Prius cars have complained that their brakes seemed to fail momentarily when they were driving on bumpy roads. The U.S. government says the problem is suspected in four crashes and two minor injuries. Public awareness of the problem “has prompted considerable custom-
er concern, speculation, and media attention due to the significance of the Prius image,” Carter said in the e-mail. Toyota blames a software glitch and says it has already fixed vehicles in production. But it’s still deciding how to handle repairs on 270,000 Priuses that were sold in the U.S. and Japan starting last year. The company could announce a fullfledged safety recall or simply ask owners to bring their vehicles in for repairs, since the brakes aren’t failing completely.
Fire damages motel MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a fire at a motel along the South Carolina coast has significantly damaged the structure, which was closed during the winter. Multiple media outlets report that Myrtle Beach firefighters fought the blaze at The Tides Inn and Suites on Ocean Boulevard for about an hour Friday. No one was injured. Officials have not determined what caused the fire.
Teen killed while walking IRMO, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina authorities say a 15-year-old girl walking by a mall near Columbia has been struck and killed by an SUV. Troopers told multiple media outlets that the girl was hit by a 1998 Toyota SUV around 7:30 p.m. Friday on a road that runs by Columbiana Mall. The coroner’s office says Mary C. Miller died at the scene.
Teacher faces sex charge CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina teacher has been arrested after police say he engaged in sexual activity with a 17-year-old student. Multiple media outlets reported 39-year-old Brett Haight was taken into custody Friday. Haight is a former teacher at Olympic High School in Charlotte, and investigators say the victim is a student at the school. Police say the incident that led to Haight’s arrest happened at his home in November.
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Mid-Atlantic states buried by snowstorm WASHINGTON (AP) — Crosscountry skiers lapped the Reflecting Pool along the National Mall. Hundreds crowded Dupont Circle for a snowball fight organized with the help of the Internet. The famous Constitution and Independence avenues were desolate and a couple skiers used steps of the Lincoln Memorial for a slope. The scenes were not what tourists and locals are used to in the nation’s capital, which took on a surreal, almost magical Disney World-like feel as it was buried under nearly 2 feet of snow. “Right now it’s like the Epcot Center version of Washington,” said Mary Lord, 56, a D.C. resident for some 30 years who had skied around the city. “Snowmageddon,” President Barack Obama called it. Even the president’s motorcade — which featured SUVs instead of limousines — fell victim to one of the worst blizzards to ever hit Washington. A tree limb snapped and crashed onto a motorcade vehicle carrying press. From Pennsylvania to New Jersey, south to the Virginia, the region was under at least 2 feet of snow. Parts of northern Maryland had 3 feet. National monuments seemed even more stately and serene. At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, soldiers’ names were buried 16 rows deep and snow had settled randomly into letters so they stood out against the black background. The wreaths of the World War II Memorial looked like giant white-frosted doughnuts. The big attraction at the Lincoln Memorial — not the nation’s 16th president but rather a snowman — its eyes copper pennies with Lincoln’s likeness. Obama, a snow veteran from his days in Chicago, spoke at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting and thanked those for being “willing to brave a blizzard. Snowmageddon here in D.C.” But after that, the president went inside, hunkering down in the White House. The snow fell too quickly for crews to keep up, and officials begged residents to stay home. The hope was everyone could return to work Monday. The usually traffic-snarled roads were mostly barren, save for some snow plows, fire trucks, ambulances and a few SUVs. People walked down the middle of New York Avenue near the Verizon Center without fear of being hit. The Wizards game to be played there had been canceled. The Capital Beltway, always filled with cars, was empty at times. Metro, the area’s rail system, shut down by
11 p.m., partly because of so-few riders. “Our car is stuck. We’re not even trying,” said Tihana Blanc who was walking her dog in northwest Washington. Philadelphia, the nation’s sixthlargest city, was virtually shut down with a record of nearly 27 inches. The Philadelphia International Auto Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center downtown was a ghost town. “Last year when I came, there was a line getting in,” said Walt Gursky, 28. “Much more relaxing in here — you can actually see what you want.” Carolyn Matuska loved the quiet during her morning run along Washington’s National Mall. “Oh, it’s spectacular out,” she said. “It’s so beautiful. The temperature’s perfect, it’s quiet, there’s nobody out, it’s a beautiful day.” The ugly side of the snow led to thousands of wrecks. Trees toppled and about a half-million people were left in the dark and cold. Still, only two people had died — a father-andson team who were killed trying to help someone stuck on a highway in Virginia. Heavy, wet snow collapsed several roofs including at Joshua Temple Church Ministry and a private jet hangar at Dulles International Airport. People tried to dig out the best they could, though the constant snow made it difficult. “I feel like an archaeologist,” said Christine Benkoski in Ellicott City, Md. “I’ve been out here for an hour, and my only goal is to get to the street.” Shawn Punga and his wife, Kristine, of Silver Spring, Md., went to a hotel because they lost power and were concerned for their 2-yearold daughter, Ryder, who was bundled up in thick pink pajamas and slippers. “I have just been watching the thermostat,” he said. They left the house when it hit 60 degrees. Trouble for some was business for others. The snow comes less than two months after a Dec. 19 storm dumped more than 16 inches on Washington. According to the National Weather Service, Washington has gotten more than a foot of snow only 13 times since 1870. The heaviest on record was 28 inches in January 1922. The biggest snowfall for the WashingtonBaltimore area is believed to have been in 1772, before official records were kept, when as much as 3 feet fell, which George Washington and Thomas Jefferson penned in their diaries.
Mudslides hit California LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thunderous mudslides swept away cars and pushed furniture out of homes and into the streets in the foothills north of Los Angeles Saturday as an intense winter storm brought down hillsides in wildfire burn areas. At least 41 homes were seriously damaged and 500 more were ordered evacuated after heavy rains overflowed debris basins, carried away cement barricades and swept cars into storm drains. “We’ve got crews going door to door to tell residents to get out,” said Los Angeles County Fire Insp. Frederick Stowers. At least a foot of debris was reported in some houses. Family photographs, furniture and other personal items were spotted among the rocks and debris that flowed into yards and streets. By midmorning, the rain had tapered off, but forecasters said
another storm system was expected Saturday afternoon. The evacuations were ordered in foothill areas of La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta and some parts of Acton. Leslie Fernandes, 49, said he awoke in his La Canada Flintridge home just before 5 a.m. to a thunderous rain. “I heard a roar and a rumble and I went to look outside and there were cars swept down the street,” Fernandes said. A retaining wall on his property burst and 2 feet of mud was piled on his driveway, topped with a layer of ash from last summer’s wildfires. An evacuation center was set up at La Canada High School, and the Red Cross was working to establish other locations to shelter displaced residents. Crews used bulldozers and other heavy equipment to clear masses of mud and rocks that blocked suburban streets and intersections.
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Inside Scoreboard . . . . . . . . . Page 2B NCAA . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3B Super Bowl XLIV . . . Page 8B
Off The Wall Scott Bowers
SUPER SUNDAY
When the Saints go marchin’ With most sincere apologies to Dr. Seuss. The little black-and-gold clad Who Dat climbed from his shack. The Who Dat was in search of a Super Bowl snack. He crept along, on toes covered by Nike, in hopes of popcorn, Pizza, Soda, Or anything icy. In the town of Miami, glittering and scantily clad; Only one refrigerator could be had. Little did the Who Dat know, That a Hoosier had come for this show. The Hoosier, with a jaw seemingly made from iron, dressed dandy; Blue-and-white, a right fine sight on a warm Miami night. The Hoosier listened, intently, for any sign of, Blitzes, Sam-Will Zones, Or disguised packages, That could make a Hoosier groan. The Who Dat and Hoosier, Each believing the coast to be clear, Raced on opposite paths, That brought them quite near.
Colts QB Peyton Manning
The Who Dat bellowed, like a Roger Daltry, “Who are you?” To which the Hoosier declared, “I am here for a ring, a trophy, or some cheesy little thing. “And you?” The Who Dat scratched his Who Dat head, Puzzled by the question, suddenly filled with dread. “I’ll take a trip to Disney, or spend time with Oprah, or Uma, And maybe meet the Prez.” Knowing there could be only one, The Who Dat and Hoosier, fought a good fight. Only interrupted by AT&T, and Pepsi, and Bud, For most of the televised night. When finally their sport came to an end, The Who Dat held a Lombardi high above his head. 42 to 38, the scoreboard did read; Noise rose from the French Quarter, In old New Orleans. A faint, yet hopeful roar, meant to give men joy ... Trumpets, horns, drums, and things that go clink; All set to a tune, as old as merry-making drink. The Who Dats, Cajuns and Creoles, added to the din; But their voices were quite clear, It was, “When the Saints Go Marching In.” For two weeks I have read, watched, and listened to nearly every sports expert in the nation. My head clearly tells me that Peyton Manning and the Colts should win this one going away. But, my heart believes there may be a little magic left in New Orleans. I was going to call Randy Tucker and ask for his pick, but he won’t have decided on a winner until sometime late Sunday night. Enjoy the game.
Saints QB Drew Brees
Colts vs. Saints Who Dats and Hoosiers in XLIV MIAMI (AP) — Hoosiers and Who Dats. And, oh yes, the two best teams in the NFL also happen to be on hand for Sunday’s Super Bowl. Peyton Manning and his AFC champion Indianapolis Colts are 5-point favorites to spoil the ending of the New Orleans football renaissance for Drew Brees and the Saints. The odd twist to this story is that the boy who grew up in the Big Easy rooting for his dad as he quarterbacked the awful Saints, may end up breaking its heart.
“You hear the term Hoosier Hospitality, and I really didn’t know what that meant, coming from New Orleans, where you hear Southern Hospitality,” says Manning, the league’s only four-time MVP who guided the Colts to the NFL title three years ago, in the same stadium. “I really feel it is kind of the same thing. It is good people. “What has been exciting for me since I have lived there, it’s always been a sports town, but it’s really turned into a football town. That is the kind of place you want to play football.” New Orleans always has been a football town, even when the Saints were the Aints — back in the days Archie Manning led the team and fans wore paper bags on their heads. But that four-decade love affair morphed into something soulful when the Saints inspired a city in ruin Please see Super Bowl, Page 8B
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Scoreboard Golden State
FOOTBALL NFL Playoff Glance Wild Card Round Saturday, Jan. 9 N.Y. Jets 24, Cincinnati 14 Dallas 34, Philadelphia 14 Sunday, Jan. 10 Baltimore 33, New England 14 Arizona 51, Green Bay 45, OT Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 16 New Orleans 45, Arizona 14 Indianapolis 20, Baltimore 3 Sunday, Jan. 17 Minnesota 34, Dallas 3 N.Y. Jets 17, San Diego 14 Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 24 Indianapolis 30, N.Y. Jets 17 New Orleans 31, Minnesota 28, OT
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R-S Central’s Josh Stephens flips an unidentifed wrestler to the mat during Saturday’s SMAC Wrestling Championships. Stephens won the 125-pound weight class.
Freedom wins SMAC wrestling championship
LAWNDALE — Freedom High proved just too strong as the Patriots wrestling team completed an undefeated conference run with a win at Saturday’s South Mountain Athletic Conference Wrestling Championships. The championships were held at Burns High, this year. Freedom posted 164.5 points for the title, besting second place Patton by over 30 points (137). The two Burke County schools ruled the day, but Rutherford County’s R-S Central (133.5) claimed third place a mere three and a half points behind the Panthers. Six county wrestlers claimed victories at the event. Chase’s Tyler Padgett won the 103-pound weight class, while his teammate Oliver Sanchez won the 215-pound division. Central’s Josh Stephens claimed the 125-pound division, while his teammates Austin Elfers (112), Evan Boggs (119) and Angelo Nunez (140) all claimed their respective weight classes. Kent Craig (135), of R-S Central, and Rhakim Franklin (140), of East Rutherford each finished with second places at the one-day tourney.
Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31 At Miami AFC 41, NFC 34 Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7 At Miami New Orleans vs. Indianapolis, 6:25 p.m. (CBS)
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Phoenix 2, Chicago 1, SO New Jersey 4, Toronto 3 Washington 5, Atlanta 2 Carolina 4, Buffalo 3 Calgary 2, Florida 1 Saturday’s Games Vancouver 3, Boston 2, SO Montreal 5, Pittsburgh 3 Los Angeles 4, Detroit 3 Dallas 4, Phoenix 0 Toronto 5, Ottawa 0 Carolina 3, N.Y. Islanders 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, New Jersey 1 Tampa Bay 2, Calgary 1, OT Columbus 4, Buffalo 0 Florida at Atlanta, late Chicago at St. Louis, late San Jose at Nashville, late Philadelphia at Minnesota, late Edmonton at Colorado, late Sunday’s Games Pittsburgh at Washington, 12 p.m. Boston at Montreal, 3 p.m. Monday’s Games San Jose at Toronto, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. Edmonton at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Anaheim, 10 p.m.
TRANSACTIONS Saturday’s Sports Transactions
HOCKEY National Hockey League
National Basketball Association Eastern Division W L Pct Boston 32 16 .667 Toronto 27 23 .540 New York 19 30 .388 Philadelphia 18 31 .367 New Jersey 4 45 .082 Southeast Division W L Pct Orlando 33 17 .660 Atlanta 32 17 .653 Charlotte 24 24 .500 Miami 24 26 .480 Washington 17 32 .347 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 40 11 .784 Chicago 23 25 .479 Milwaukee 22 26 .458 Indiana 18 32 .360 Detroit 16 32 .333
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Friday’s Games Indiana 107, Detroit 83 Washington 92, Orlando 91 Boston 96, New Jersey 87 Milwaukee 114, New York 107 Houston 101, Memphis 83 Philadelphia 101, New Orleans 94 Atlanta 91, Chicago 81 Minnesota 117, Dallas 108 Phoenix 114, Sacramento 102 Denver 126, L.A. Lakers 113 Saturday’s Games New Orleans 104, Charlotte 99 Atlanta at Washington, ppd., snow New Jersey at Detroit, late Cleveland 113, New York 106 Miami at Chicago, late Memphis at Minnesota, late Philadelphia at Houston, late Indiana at Milwaukee, late Denver at Utah, late L.A. Lakers at Portland, late Oklahoma City at Golden State, late San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, late Sunday’s Games Sacramento at Toronto, 12 p.m. Orlando at Boston, 2:30 p.m. Monday’s Games New Orleans at Orlando, 8 p.m. Dallas at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.
Eastern Division GP W L OT Pts GF New Jersey 56 36 18 2 74 150 Pittsburgh 58 35 22 1 71 183 Philadelphia 55 28 24 3 59 163 N.Y. Rangers 58 25 26 7 57 149 N.Y. Islanders 57 23 26 8 54 145 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Buffalo 56 32 17 7 71 158 Ottawa 58 33 21 4 70 164 Montreal 59 28 25 6 62 154 Boston 56 23 22 11 57 135 Toronto 58 18 29 11 47 155 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 58 40 12 6 86 229 Tampa Bay 56 24 21 11 59 145 Florida 57 24 24 9 57 150 Atlanta 56 24 24 8 56 168 Carolina 57 20 30 7 47 152 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Chicago 57 37 15 5 79 183 Nashville 56 31 21 4 66 156 Detroit 58 27 21 10 64 150 St. Louis 57 25 23 9 59 148 Columbus 59 23 27 9 55 152 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF Vancouver 57 35 20 2 72 184 Colorado 56 31 19 6 68 164 Calgary 58 29 21 8 66 149 Minnesota 57 28 25 4 60 159 Edmonton 56 18 32 6 42 144 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF San Jose 57 37 11 9 83 193 Los Angeles 58 36 19 3 75 178 Phoenix 58 35 18 5 75 157 Anaheim 58 27 24 7 61 162 Dallas 57 25 21 11 61 162
GA 128 166 150 162 177 GA 140 160 159 146 201 GA 157 165 163 181 187 GA 134 156 156 159 194 GA 140 149 147 169 190 GA 140 159 146 179 181
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BASEBALL American League SEATTLE MARINERS—Agreed to terms with LHP Erik Bedard on a one-year contract. HOCKEY National Hockey League DETROIT RED WINGS—Traded F Ville Leino to Philadelphia for D Ole-Kristian Tollefsen and a 2011 fifth-round draft pick. MONTREAL CANADIENS—Assigned D Yannick Weber to Hamilton (AHL). American Hockey League SYRACUSE CRUNCH—Announced RW Mike Blunden was recalled by Columbus (NHL). ECHL ELMIRA JACKALS—Announced G Tyler Sims was returned to the team by Albany (AHL). Announced G Chris Holt was recalled by Binghamton (AHL). LACROSSE National Lacrosse League BUFFALO BANDITS—Acquired a 2010 secondand 2012 second-round draft pick from Rochester for D Chris Driscoll.
TELEVISION 12 p.m. (WYFF) NHL Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals. 2 p.m. (WYCW) Women’s College Basketball Mississippi at LSU. 2 p.m. (FSS) College Basketball North Carolina at Maryland. 2:30 p.m. (WYFF) PGA Tour Golf Northern 2:30 p.m. (WSOC) (WLOS) NBA Basketball Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics. 3 p.m. (TS) Women’s College Basketball Auburn at Alabama. 4 p.m. (FSS) Women’s College Basketball Virginia Tech at North Carolina State. 6:25 p.m. (WBTV) (WSPA) NFL Football Super Bowl XLIV — Indianapolis Colts vs. New Orleans Saints.
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Charlotte Bobcats’ Stephen Jackson, and New Orleans Hornets’ Emeka Okafor (50) battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, in Charlotte.
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New York Islanders’ goalie Rick DiPietro (39) stops a shot by Carolina Hurricanes’ Sergei Samsonov (14) during the first period of an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Saturday.
Hornets sting Bobcats
Hurricanes rattle Islanders, 3-1
CHARLOTTE (AP) — Darren Collison scored a career-high 24 points filling in for Chris Paul, David West added 21 points, and the New Orleans Hornets gave Emeka Okafor a victory in his return to Charlotte, 104-99 over the listless Bobcats on Saturday night. In the first regular-season meeting since the July trade that sent Okafor to New Orleans for Tyson Chandler, the Hornets rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to snap a three-game losing streak since Paul was sidelined with a knee injury. Okafor, the Bobcats’ first draft pick, had 16 points and seven rebounds as the Hornets shot 51 percent from the field.
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Justin Peters made 34 saves in his NHL debut, and Jussi Jokinen, Patrick Dwyer and Joni Pitkanen supported him with goals to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Saturday night. Frans Nielsen’s short-handed goal in the second was the only offense the Islanders could muster against the 23-year-old Peters, who made 11 third-period
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No. 1 Kansas rallies for win
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Duke’s Lance Thomas, left, dunks the ball as Boston College’s Corey Raji, right, looks on in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Boston, Saturday. Duke defeated Boston College 66-63.
No. 10 Duke holds off BC
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Cole Aldrich scored six points during a 16-1 run and No. 1 Kansas used a big second half Saturday to beat Nebraska 75-64 and stretch its home winning streak to 55. The heavily favored Jayhawks (22-1, 8-0 Big 12) led almost the entire first half but Nebraska charged out after the break on a 10-2 tear and silenced the sellout crowd that had expected a comforting rout following consecutive overtime scares on the road. When Jorge Brian Diaz worked inside for a bucket that gave the Cornhuskers a 43-39 lead, Kansas called time out and Sherron Collins immediately hit a 3-pointer. A Nebraska turnover gave the ball back to Kansas and Aldrich, saddled with three fouls, had a putback to get the take-charge run off and running. Marcus Morris had 20 points as the Jayhawks beat the Huskers (13-10, 1-7) for the 24th time in 25 meetings. Diaz had 20 for Nebraska.
No. 7 Georgetown 103, No. 2 Villanova 90 WASHINGTON (AP) — Austin Freeman scored 25 points, Jason Clark had 24, and No. 7 Georgetown forced 16 firsthalf turnovers in a 103-90 victory Saturday that ended No. 2 Villanova’s 11-game winning streak and ruined the Wildcats’ perfect Big East record. Georgetown (17-5, 7-4) led by as many as 23 points in the first half and 50-31 at halftime. Villanova (20-2, 9-1) cut the margin to 10 but never threatened to complete the comeback in the game played on a day the nation’s capital was blanketed with well over a foot of snow.
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Texas guard Damion James, right, shoots in front of Oklahoma forward Ryan Wright, left, in the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in Norman, Okla, Saturday.
Freshman DeMarcus Cousins BOSTON (AP) — The Duke Blue Devils didn’t had 19 points and 13 rebounds No. 6 West Virginia 79, make as many free throws as they usually do. They for his sixth consecutive doubleSt. John’s 60 just made the ones they needed most. double for Kentucky. Jon Scheyer and Nolan Smith scored 21 points NEW YORK (AP) — Da’Sean Cousins, who played only 20 apiece, each hitting two foul shots in the last 26 minutes, is eighth in the country Butler scored a season-high 33 seconds after No. 10 Duke nearly squandered a points, hitting all seven 3-point in doubles-doubles with 14 and 10-point halftime lead and the Blue Devils held on attempts, and West Virginia ral24th in the nation in reboundto beat Boston College 66-63 on Saturday. lied for the victory. ing. Duke (19-4, 7-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) The Wildcats (22-1, 7-1 missed five straight free throws in the middle of Southeastern Conference) trailed Oklahoma 80, No. 9 Texas 71 the game and two more in the final minute, help6-1 until John Wall hit a jumper NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — ing BC cut the deficit to 64-63 on Reggie Jackson’s 4:29 into the game. They needed Tommy Mason-Griffin scored 24 long, high-arcing 3-pointer with 16 seconds left. only 3 minutes to erase LSU’s points for Oklahoma and Cade Scheyer was fouled after he received the inbound lead, scoring 41 of the next 49 Davis added 20 points and 10 pass, then made both free throws to force BC to try No. 4 Kentucky 81, LSU 55 points to take a 42-14 halftime rebounds for the second doubleanother 3 for the tie. lead. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — double of his career. But Jackson couldn’t get a clear look at the basket and passed off to Joe Trapani, who was momentarily open. Seven-foot-1 Brian Zoubek ran out to put a hand in front of the 6-8 Trapani and made him put the ball on the ground before sending a long 3-point attempt off the front of the rim at the ATLANTA (AP) — missed a jumper, hard. I thought our kids of his 30 points from buzzer. Zachery Peacock scored and Mays’ straightplayed very hard. Coin the line and the Hokies “I saw Trapani wide open. It’s the last thing you 22 points, freshman away 3-point attempt toss, anyone could have used a huge advantage want to see when you’ve got a three-point lead,â€? Derrick Favors added bounced off the front of won that basketball at the stripe to post Zoubek said. 16, and No. 21 Georgia the rim at the buzzer. game.â€? a 70-59 victory over Said Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski: “We didn’t Tech held off North Tracy Smith scored 22 Virginia (14-7, 5-3) Clemson on Saturday. want Jackson to take the last shot. Let’s put it that Carolina State 73-71 on points for the Wolfpack, was led by Sylven way.â€? Delaney, the Atlantic Saturday. who have lost four Landesberg’s 28 points. Duke, which entered the game with a 76.6 perCoast Conference’s The Yellow Jackets straight in the ACC. Mike Scott was the only cent free throw mark that was the fifth-best in the (17-6, 5-4) improved Horner finished with other Virginia player to leading scorer comnation, finished the game 15 of 26 from the line. ing into the game (19.8 to 12-1 at home, and 14 points for N.C. State, score in double figures “Up until the last few times, we were 11 of 20 points) and an 85-perthey have won four which had won nine with 10 points — none from the free throw line,â€? Krzyzewski said. “That’s of six in the Atlantic cent free throw shooter, of 12 against Georgia in the second half. not very good, for those of you that don’t have a was 20-for-23 from the Coast Conference. Tech. calculator.â€? Wake Forest, which line to equal the mark Georgia Tech struggled Corey Raji had 15 points and eight rebounds for outscored Virginia 9-6 set by Dorenzo Hudson to hold off the lastWake Forest 64, BC (12-11, 3-6), which has lost seven of its last 10 in the overtime, moved against Seton Hall earplace Wolfpack, howVirginia 61 games. Among them was a 20-point loss at Duke. into third place in the lier this season and ever, despite leading “We came a long way (since then),â€? Raji said. “The by 16 points with 5:01 ACC behind Duke and Terry Penn against The CHARLOTTESnext day in practice, the intensity changed. That Maryland. Citadel in 1957. VILLE, VA. (AP) — remaining. was an embarrassing loss. But if we play with this The Demon Deacons The Hokies (18-4, Ishmael Smith scored Switching to a fulleffort, I feel like we will put ourselves in a good shot 48 percent from 5-3) made 38 of 46 foul 15 points and dished court press late in the place for the ACC tournament.â€? the field, holding shots, season highs game, N.C. State (14-10, out five assists to lead It was the second straight payback win for the Virginia to 34 perin both categories. Wake Forest to a 64-61 2-7) frustrated Georgia Blue Devils, who were coming off a victory over a cent. Wake Forest outClemson went 14-for-21 overtime win over Tech into commitGeorgia Tech team that had beaten them earlier rebounded Virginia by from the line. Virginia on Saturday. ting several turnovers this season. BC upset then-No. 6 Duke in Chestnut and possession arrow 12. Al-Farouq Aminu Allen scored 13 points Hill last season, sending the crowd storming onto had 13 points and miscues before Julius and Terrell Bell added the court to celebrate just its second win ever over Mays stole D’Andre 10 rebounds for the Virginia Tech 70, 10. the Blue Devils. Demon Deacons (16Bell’s backcourt pass Clemson 59 Tanner Smith, Jerai “It’s our second win in 43 hours. I’m proud of our and hit a layup to make 5, 6-3 Atlantic Coast BLACKSBURG, Grant and David Potter guys, playing a very good Georgia Tech team and Conference), who it 70-69 with 2:09 Va. (AP) — Malcolm each scored 11 for the then coming up here to face a Boston College team remaining. improved to 4-0 in Delaney tied the Tigers (16-7, 4-5), who that was well prepared for us,â€? Krzyzewski said. After Dennis Horner’s overtime games this Virginia Tech singleshot a season-worst “We got better this week.â€? season. two free throws cut game record for free 30.6 percent (19-for-62) Duke plays archrival North Carolina on the lead to 73-71, the “I just thought it was throws by scoring 20 from the floor. Wednesday. Yellow Jackets again a hard-fought ACC Two nights after making 12 of 18 3-point failed to make an accu- game,â€? Wake Forest attempts against Georgia Tech, Duke missed its rate inbounds pass coach Dino Gaudio first six tries from beyond the arc; the Blue Devils from the baseline, and said. “We’re very forfinished 5 of 17 from 3-point range in all. N.C. State had a chance tunate to win. I just But they closed the first half with seven straight to tie or win the game. thought Virginia’s kids points to open a 35-25 lead. But Javier Gonzalez played really, really Tyler Roche hit two free throws for BC to cut the deficit to 58-53 with just under 2 minutes left. 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sports Rutherford County Sports Profiles Editor’s note: The Daily Courier will present profiles of various Rutherford County student-athletes, who compete in a wide variety of sports. The Courier will look to run this feature bimonthly and hopes to include high school and middle school athletes from all schools located in the county.
Hutchins enjoying his time in pool Alex Hutchins, a senior at Chase High, has been involved in the Trojans swimming program since he Associated Press arrived on campus four years ago. NASCAR driver Mark Martin is all smiles after qualifying for the Daytona 500 auto “When I got the opportunity to race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, in Daytona Beach, Fla. swim in high school, I just thought it would be fun,” Hutchins said. “I tried a lot of sports, but swimming is very competitive and the challenge is different than any other sport.” Hutchins’ parents are Scott and Karen, and he also has one sister, Kayla. Scott is a Economics instructor at Isothermal Community College and Karen works at Robins Brick & DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — drivers more horsepower and more Block. Hendrick Motorsports teammates leeway for aggressive driving. Since Alex is a creative person, he Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Martin and Earnhardt, meanwhile, states that art is his favorite subject. Jr. secured the front row for the might just want to stay out of trouble. In his spare time, he likes to play the Daytona 500 on Saturday. Hendrick Motorsports, the most guitar and is a member of a band Martin, the only driver to top 191 successful team in NASCAR right outside of school. mph during qualifying, earned his now, spent the offseason trying to get Alex’s favorite sports moment first Daytona 500 pole. Earnhardt Earnhardt more in line with teamcame when Michael Phelps won the will start second, trying to rebound mates Jimmie Johnson, Martin and 100-yard Butterfly during the 2008 from the worst season in his Sprint Jeff Gordon — who swept the top summer Olympics. Phelps claimed a Cup career. three spots in the final standings last comeback victory in the final 20-feet The front-row sweep validates, at season. to win by one one-hundreth of a secleast for a week, the offseason moves ond over Milorad Cavic for his sevteam owner Rick Hendrick made in Earnhardt, the sport’s most popuan attempt to get Earnhardt’s team lar driver, went winless in his No. 88 enth of eight gold medals that year. His favorite television show is turned around. Chevrolet. He notched just five topScrubs, but Alex also enjoys watching “It’s such an incredible accomplish10 finishes, had his crew chief fired That 70’s Show and Mythbusters. ment for the 5 and 88 team,” Martin midway through the year and sufAs a member of the Trojans swim said. “It’s all about the team. That fered through the most confidenceteam, Alex participates in the was not an accomplishment of mine. rattling season of his 10-year Cup 50-yard Freestyle, the 100-yard ... To have Dale Jr. on the outside of career. Butterfly, the 200-yard Medley Relay the front row, locked in, just means After celebrating Johnson’s fourth and the 400-yard Medley Relay. we’re doing something right.” consecutive Sprint Cup champiHis favorite event is the 50-yard Earnhardt was nearly as optimistic. onship, Hendrick made getting Freestyle. “This is a start, and hopefully we Earnhardt’s team turned around can keep the ball rolling over the his top priority. He restructured next several days and have a good shop practices and shifted a lead Chambers loves the chalSpeedweeks,” Earnhardt said. race engineer and a key mechanic lenge swimming provides Martin and Earnhardt are the only from Martin’s successful team to drivers in the 43-man field who have Earnhardt’s struggling crew. Mara Chambers is a senior on the their starting positions locked in. Whether the moves pay off won’t East Rutherford swim team and has The top 35 drivers from last season really be known for some time, played soccer during her previous are guaranteed starting spots in next but for at least a week, it looks like years at the high school. Sunday’s race, but their positions will Hendrick pushed all the right but“I like swimming because it’s a be set in Thursday’s 150-mile qualify- tons. challenge in itself to pace yourself in ing races. Eight other spots will be up “It takes a little bit of the presthe pool, but it also keep me active as grabs in those races, which could be sure off and relieves a little bit of the well,” said Mara. wild affairs since NASCAR is giving stress,” Earnhardt said. Mara’s family consist of parents, Bryan and Dorene and one brother, Geoffrey. The family is also housing a German exchange student at the present time. Bryan works as an entrepreneur in Asheville, while Dorene is a teacher at East Rutherford. 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hip hop, but her favorite music group is the Plain White T’s. In the pool, Mara swims the 200yard Freestyle Relay, 400-yard Freestyle Relay, 200-yard Individual Medley, 50-yard Freestyle and the 100-yard Backstroke. Her favorite of those events is the 200-yard Individual Medley. Mara has been accepted to N.C. State, but is awaiting word from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Logan sticks with the sport from her youth Megan Logan, senior, is also a four-year member of the R-S Central girl’s basketball team. She explains that basketball was just a common knack for her growing up in Rutherford County. “I just like basketball. I have been playing the sport since I was little,” Logan said. Megan’s parents are Ray and Michelle Logan and she also has a brother named LaQuinn. Ray works within the Rutherford County School System and Michelle is a home health care provider. Ray played basketball and baseball back in high school, while Michelle ran track and is a spirited former cheerleader. As for Megan, away from the basketball court, she enjoys eating and shopping. She is also a member of the Ebony Club on the Hilltoppers campus. On TV, the tube is usually on her favorite shows from Bad Girls Club to Operation Repo. In the music department, Megan likes to listen to hip hop and rap, but says there are too many different artists to choose from for just one favorite. Megan’s favorite moment on the Lady Hilltoppers basketball team came just a few weeks ago when R-S Central put up 102 points against the Burns Lady Bulldogs. Following high school, Megan is interested in pursuing a Criminal Justice degree from UNC-Charlotte.
D’oyen believes hoops to be the most fun Murphy D’oyen is a senior on the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy girl’s basketball team. Turns out, basketball isn’t the only sport Murphy has dabbled in during the last few years. “I tried soccer and volleyball in the past, but basketball has and will always be the most fun to play,” D’oyen said. Murphy’s parents are Tim and Katie with one sibling, Tij. While in high school, her dad played all sorts of sports and her mom was a gymnast. At TJCA, Murphy’s favorite subject is literature and she is also a member of the National Honor Society. When Murphy is not in school, she likes to go to the movies, eat, sleep and shoot basketball. Her favorite sports team is the New York Jets. When it comes to her favorite programs on television, she states that she doesn’t watch enough TV to have a favorite show. In the music scene, she likes all genres, but mostly country. She is looking to attend Appalachian State after high school.
Rice, Smith head HOF class FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — All-time greats Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith led a class of seven into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. The NFL’s career receiving and rushing leaders were joined in the Hall by John Randle, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Floyd Little and Dick LeBeau. Little and LeBeau were elected as senior committee nominees. “I am just honored ... to stand up there with greatness,” Rice added before breaking down in tears. Rice and Smith both made it in their first year of eligibility. They were elected a day before the Super Bowl, a game they each won three times. “This is almost perfect,” Smith said. “I don’t think even Steven Spielberg could have written a script this nice.” They will be inducted into the Canton, Ohio, shrine on Aug. 7. Nobody could stop Rice, the league’s top pass catcher and all-time touchdowns leader, when he played for San Francisco, Oakland and Seattle. Rice made 1,549 catches for 22,895 yards, had 14 1,000-yard seasons and scored 208 touchdowns. Nor could they handle Smith, who rushed for 18,355 yards and 164 touchdowns for Dallas and Arizona. Like Rice, he won an MVP award in the NFL’s championship game.
And no one could deny them immediate entry into the Hall. A nominee needs 80 percent approval from the 44 media members who vote and they were slam-dunks. “We were rewarded on this day and the both of us get the chance to do what we want to do,” Smith said. “It’s just like playing in that big game, this is something you think about, and it is happening. I never thought I would go in .... with this guy here,” Rice added about Smith. Steve Young, one of two Hall of Fame quarterbacks who threw to Rice, got the first hug from the new Canton member, then said: “They made yards after the catch a stat because of Jerry Rice.” Two other all-time top receivers, Cris Carter and Tim Brown, were not elected. Carter, in his third year of eligibility, stands third in career receptions with 1,101, while Brown, in his first year on the ballot, made 1,094. Jackson, a do-everything linebacker with a great burst off the line, finished his 15- season career for New Orleans and San Francisco with 128 sacks. A six-time Pro Bowler, Jackson sparked the first turnaround by the Saints from Aints to contender, in the late 1980s. He helped the Saints to their first division title and playoff berth.
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After weeks of furor, public gets to see Tebow ad
NEW YORK (AP) — No one except a few insiders has seen it. Yet a “Celebrate Family, Celebrate Life” ad featuring football star Tim Tebow and paid for by a conservative Christian group is already perhaps the most hotly debated Super Bowl commercial ever. When the 30-second ad finally airs in the first quarter of Sunday’s CBS telecast — at a cost estimated at $2.5 million — it’s expected to show the devout quarterback and his mother, Pam, sharing the story of how she gave birth to him in the Philippines in 1987 after spurning a doctor’s advice to have an abortion for medical reasons. In the past two weeks, as news of the ad spread, it has generated a vast, often passionate national discussion — the subject of countless newspaper columns, blogs and tweets, and fodder for dozens of advocacy groups to spar over abortion, women’s rights and free speech.
Broadcasting and marketing experts say it’s the first politically tinged advocacy ad ever with a national buy on a Super Bowl. The audience is projected at 100 million viewers. The idea for ad originated last year with a staff member at Focus on the Family, an evangelical Christian organization based in Colorado Springs, Colo., that provides advice on marriage and parenting, and also has campaigned vigorously against abortion, same-sex marriage and comprehensive sex-education. Focus found willing partners in Pam Tebow, a missionary and evangelist, and her youngest son, Tim, whose Heisman Trophy-winning career at Florida was interspersed with missionary outreach of his own. Only on Jan. 15 did plans for the ad become public, when Focus issued a press release about it. Initially, Focus was coy about the ad’s precise message, but president and CEO Jim
Daly was more explicit in a video posted online Thursday. “Over 50 million children have lost their lives due to abortion,” Daly said. “We simply want to ask people the question: Can we do better? I think we can.” The controversy over the ad was slow to build but ignited on Jan. 25 when the National Organization for Women, the Feminist Majority and other liberal women’s groups launched a protest campaign aimed at pressuring CBS to scrap the ad. Abortion-rights advocates joined in. “We support every woman’s ability to make the decisions that are best for her and her family,” said Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL ProChoice America. “But Focus on the Family wants to take options away from women.” Anti-abortion groups and other conservative activists swiftly mounted a counterattack, denouncing the campaign against the ad as a clumsy
Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, When I bought my last used car, I got taken for a ride, literally. The gentleman selling it said he wouldn't let anyone drive his car, and so he took me on the test-drive himself. I would have been happy circling the block, but he drove me out to the highway and then around town before returning home. It was such a long drive that we stopped for coffee (his treat) like we were old friends. I ended up buying the car, but later found a few things wrong that I would have noticed had I driven it. It was nothing too bad, and I'm still happy with the purchase. However, I may have asked the guy for more details before buying the car. My question is how do I get someone to let me test-drive the car before I make a decision to buy? Next time I'm going to have to insist on a test-drive to see what things are really like.
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probably wouldn't purchase a house before walking through it or choose to get a pet without first meeting the animal. The same should be true when buying a car. After all, you do want to make sure the seller isn't hiding anything. Cash: The test-drive can tell you a lot about the vehicle, not only the mechanics, but also how it fits you. A car that looks great isn't very useful if it's uncomfortable for your height or you can't reach the defroster controls. Carry: Unfortunately, if you're buying a car from a private owner, the decision of whether you can test-drive it or not is up to the seller. While most people rec-
ognize the importance of letting buyers drive the car around the block, there are some who don't want to take the risk. Cash: Since driving the car is quite important to you, be sure to ask the seller for the opportunity. If he seems apprehensive, invite him along for the ride. At minimum, you should sit behind the wheel of the car while it’s parked and start the engine. Carry: But remember, if you feel uncomfortable with how a sale is going, walk away. There's always another opportunity. And on your way home, you can stop and buy your own cup of coffee!
attempt to squelch free speech. But the ensuing back-and-forth did not break down neatly along ideological lines. The New York Times, for example, supports abortion rights in its editorials, but disagreed with those calling for the ad to be withdrawn. “Viewers can watch and judge for themselves,” the Times said. “Or they can get up from the couch and get a sandwich.” Other examples of how the controversy has played out: n In Michigan, a Republican congressional candidate, former NFL player Jay Riemersma, plans to host a pre-Super Bowl rally Sunday in support of the ad. n The Susan B. Anthony List, an anti-abortion group, launched a Web site called blockhardfortebow.com, and said more than 50,000 people submitted comments in support of Tebow and the TV ad.
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As any experienced car salesman will tell you, "The feel of a steering wheel can seal the deal." In short, you're much more likely to buy a car after a test-drive. But when you get behind the wheel, be sure to check out more than just the mirror adjustments. A good test-drive should tell you how a car handles on the road. Experts suggest that you should check the acceleration, braking, cornering and handling, quietness, visibility and the comfort of the ride. While there is no time limit on how long this can take, most test-drives last under 30 minutes.
Since my last car died, I've been on the hunt for a new one to commute to college. However, I've learned that cars in my budget range usually require compromises. The other day I went to look at one that was in pretty good shape even though smoke puffed out the back when I started it. On the test-drive around the neighborhood, the seller told me that it ran really well for having slightly burnt valves. "It still has great power," he bragged, "and gets nearly 100 miles per gallon." "You've got to be kidding," I replied in amazement. "That's great gas mileage!" "It would be," he laughed watching the smoke. "But I was talking about the oil!" (Thanks to Dan B.)
Busy Driver Drinking a cup of coffee, adjusting the radio, talking on a cell phone, texting or even smoking are all activities that distract you from driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distractions such as these are a contributing factor in 8 out of every 10 police reported traffic accidents and are the leading cause of collisions nationwide. That adds up to about 4 million accidents every year. •
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in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. “It’s important for not only the people in New Orleans, but I think the people around the country because you do understand how much it means to that community and what they’ve been through,” Brees says. “Our success as a team over the last four years, but especially this year, has been tremendous just in regards to giving so many of the members of that community hope and lifting their spirits. “There is still a lot of work to be done there in regards to the rebuilding and the recovery post-Katrina. There are still a lot of people in some pretty dire straits. For us to be able to have the success we’re having, it just does so much for that community as far as bringing everyone together. There’s a bond that we have with our fans — between our organization and our fans — that’s truly special.” The Saints (15-3) led the league in scoring with 510 points. If Colts All-Pro defensive end Dwight Freeney and his 13½ sacks can’t go on his damaged right ankle, Brees, Reggie Bush, Marques Colston and company might light up the Miami night with touchdowns. So could the Colts (16-2) with their deep receiving corps and the incomparable Manning. Surpassing the 75 points in the 1995 Super Bowl (San Francisco 49, San Diego 26) is not out of the question. Doing it by halftime isn’t totally absurd. When the Colts won their only championship representing Indy, Tony Dungy was the coach. Now it’s his hand-chosen successor, Jim Caldwell, and only two rookie coaches have ever won the Super Bowl. One of them, Don McCafferty, did it for the Baltimore Colts in 1971, the first title game after the AFL-NFL merger. So will it be Mardi Gras in Miami or Peyton’s place? “I feel like both teams have gotten to this point because of the success of the teams,” Manning says. “Certainly if you look at our regular season and playoff schedule it has been a team season. Different guys have stepped up along the way, making critical plays at critical times.” Could be a Who Dat. Or a Hoosier.
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Write about something new. “Snow” a reader hollered across a parking lot early Thursday morning when I admitted it was column day and ideas for Sunday Brunch were still flurrying around my brain. This section of our newspaper is printed Thursday afternoons and the weather prediction for today is thaw-out from the third blast of wintry mix — lots of snow, sleet and some ice since Dec. 18. Snow was predicted to begin Thursday night. A newspaper story written several months ago reported our region would experience more snow and cold weather than normal this winter season. So there you go. This unusual onslaught of winter weather has been wonderful, really. I’ve enjoyed every bird show, every picturesque landscape and the quiet. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed sitting in my recliner with my warmest afghan, my cat Boots in my lap, a cup of coffee, a good book and looking out a window to watch the fresh fallen snow. Then came a horrible sound from my washing machine, as though it was eating rocks. Inside the machine were flannel bed sheets, a fleece afghan, couple pairs of sweat pants and towels. I ran toward the washer and Boots ran to hide. The noise was horrible. Lifting the lid from the machine, I noticed the machine didn’t seem to be spinning. My first thought was to stop the washer. Second thought, the machine was off balance. I moved the clothes around and closed the lid. Not good. The wash tub filled up again and when the machine arrived at the spin cycle – again, rock eating machine. Apparently the machine had blown its spinner. Left, after the sounds, was a tub of water and all those heavy clothes. I can’t recall in my lifetime having to wring out flannel sheets and afghans and heavy snow wearing clothes that were sitting in a tub of cold water. I could almost hear the old cheers, “Wash ’em out, wring ’em out” as I took one sheet after the other in my hands and “wrung” for dear life. Good grief, I sighed to Boots, and then I was reminded, “Hey, this is just a washer of heavy clothes, filled with water. We can do this. No one is sick. I am not going to sweat the little things. “Wash ’em out... wring ’em out,” I kept singing. Then I remembered the pictures of women a long time ago beating their clothes with a large stick in a big tub outdoors. At least I wasn’t outside. But what I would have given for one of those wooden sticks. The chore was finally over and I set out for the laundromat to get the rest of the water out of my clothes. Good move. A few hours later, the snow was falling again and I needed to get under that afghan, into those winter pants and settle down for another long winter’s weekend. With another round of winter weather predicted for this weekend, I knew I should have taken time to buy a washing machine this week. It takes a lot of quarters if you take your clothes to town. Gordon is the features editor/senior reporter at The Daily Courier. Contact her via e-mail at jgordon@ thedigitalcourier.com.
Armed with hand weights, participants in Bethel Baptist Church’s Team Spirit go through the routine they take part in Monday through Friday. Led by Loretta Stallings, left, the fitness group is open to anyone in the community at no cost. Helen Godfrey, right, has been walking at the church for several years and said the time makes for good fellowship.
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ifting a set of hand weights skyward, Loretta Stallings counted. “Straight up to the good lord,” she said, while 30 others repeated her motions. Stallings spends her mornings, Monday through Friday, leading a group of men and women in a fitness program at Bethel Baptist Church in Ellenboro. Called Team Spirit, the workout includes not only exercise, but a time for fellowship and sharing for participants. Begun with just five people working out for 15 minutes, the group has grown since the summer to 35 people for 40 to 45 minutes. And it all began, Stallings said, with the Holy Spirit. “Our pastor, the Rev. David Easler, had a sermon about using your talents to serve the lord,” Stallings said. The words team spirit came to her and, “God told me in my heart to start an exercise program for seniors.” Some of the participants have been coming and walking at the church for several years. Church member Terry Byrd began opening the gym for those walkers, and Stallings said the group gathers before Team Spirit to walk still today. One of those walkers is Helen Godfrey. Godfrey isn’t a member of the church, but is a member of the community. She said she had been coming to walk at the church for three years and was thrilled by the fitness program. “She is such a great leader,” Godfrey said of Stallings. “This makes a good fellowship.” Each day the workout opens with prayer. Following the prayer, exercise begins. The only equipment needed is
chairs, balls and hand weights. The exercises are designed for any age and so that anyone can take part. “If there’s an exercise they can’t do, then there are alternatives,” Stallings said. “This helps seniors feel better, tone up and boost their immune systems.” All muscle groups are worked, including eye muscles. As the group rolled their eyes back and forth, Stallings said “I know we must look nutty.” Many of the exercises are done individually, but the group also circles up to play a sort of “hot potato” with a ball and sing “This Is The Day That the Lord Has Made.” After that, there’s the hokey pokey and a time to shoot hoops for prizes. Members also get the chance each day to share inspirations or prayer requests. “I had real high cholesterol and blood pressure,” David Sisk told the group during a recent session. “My cholesterol is now good and my blood pressure is normal for the first time in 10 years.” “It’s something to watch people lose weight and feel better,” Stallings said. Team Spirit is free and open to the community. All that is needed to attend are hand weights that can be easily handled. The group meets Monday through Friday from 9 to 9:45 a.m., but participants are welcome to come at 8 to walk. On Fridays Stallings prepares low-fat Please see Spirit, Page 8C
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Rutherfordton firefighters Tommy Harmon (left) and Chief Tommy Blanton smile for the camera after performing their duties at the scene of a minor automobile accident Wednesday in Rutherfordton.
Shown is a south-facing view hikers will enjoy atop Stone Mountain in DuPont State Forest, Feb. 13, in a Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy sponsored hike.
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FOREST CITY — Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy is set to lead a guided hike in DuPont State Forest to Stone Mountain on Saturday, Feb. 13. Stone Mountain is DuPont State Forest’s highest point at 3,620 feet, featuring exposed granite and beautiful 360-degree views of the winter landscape. The hike will take three to four hours, including time for a snack/lunch break at the top. This hike is rated strenuous and is 3.5 miles long with an elevation gain of
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When winter weather cancelled the annual Grady the Groundhog event at Chimney Rock Park, one park official was quoted, “the poor groundhog is buried.” Pinnacle students gave the inspiration Tuesday night during the February meeting of Rutherford County Schools Board of Education. Fifth grade student Dominic Gardella thanked the board for allowing the students to go on a trip to Charleston, S.C. After explaining what historical sites the group would see, Gardella ended with “Then we are going to walk on the beach.” Lots of church services were cancelled last Sunday across Rutherford County and region. One radio personality said last Sunday from
Spartanburg, “More than 500 churches are closed today in our area, but don’t spend your tithe. Send it on in.” Pat Morgan reminds us this week the lone survivor of the Little Bull Horn battle is buried in a cemetery in Marion. She and husband Ken Morgan took a picture of the plaque at the battlefield in Montana giving the facts of his survival, then located his grave in Marion. The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces a new series of two-minute programs on WNCW public radio, Living Traditions Moments, which will go live just before 8 p.m. on Fridays. These weekly programs will highlight stories about the people and traditions of the
North Carolina mountains and foothills, and how those treasured traditions are being kept alive today. Living Traditions Moments are read by Eric Seeger, Editorin-Chief of WNC Magazine, a publication about mountain living in Western North Carolina. WNCW programming is broadcast worldwide on the Internet. Listen live to WNCW’s local and eclectic music mix. “Sleds are on the way,” said Martha Hensley, owner of Hill’s Hardware, Rutherfordton, Tuesday night, explaining the hardware store had been out of sleds for days, as was the case in the Southeast. A new load of sleds and other winter paraphernalia arrived Wednesday afternoon.
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Dressed in their warm winter wear, Lukas and Abigail Thomspon, 15-month-old twins of Mike and Laura Thompson of Rollins Road, Forest City, seem to be discussing last week’s snow fall. Flanked by a mommie and daddy snowperson with two snowbabies built just for them, Abbie toppled head first into her snow-person. Not to worry, she was rescued by her parents for more snow fun. Contributed photos
A dollop of snow (above) sits firm on this rustic birdhouse, while its tenants are away. This rural road in the Caroleen area (right) displays evidence of last week’s winter storm.
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Nine-year-old Adam Splawn loves snowboarding anytime... Jumping ramps (top photograph) at his home in Cliffside during last week’s snow, or on top of Beech Mountain with his family on a ski trip two weeks ago. Adam is the son of Jamie and Joeli Splawn.
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RUTHERFORDTON — The R-S Central Marine Corps JROTC Drill Team finished fourth among twenty-five schools in an extremely close competition at the Daniel Boone Invitational Drill Meet in Gray, Tenn. Teams from three states, representing all branches of the service competed in the meet. R-S Central was edged out of the championship trophies by a mere two-tenths of a point, losing third place by a score of 358.23 to 358.01. The Daniel Boone Invitational is the most technically challenging competition on R-S Central’s annual schedule and one of the largest drill meets in the southeastern U.S. The team competed in eleven events, bringing home four first-place and two secondplace finishes. R-S Central took top honors in the Personnel Inspection, First-Year Armed Squad and both exhibition drill events. The team posted second place finishes in Color Guard and Armed Platoon.
Cadet Corporal Corey Smith took first place in individual exhibition drill. Smith teamed up with Cadet Sergeant Cody Hill to take first in dual exhibition. The drill commanders for the day’s events were Cadet Staff Sergeant Shakeia Burgin; Cadets Sergeant Gabe Abele, Matthew Higgins and Jeremiah Spencer; and Cadet Corporal Corey Smith. In other individual competition, Cadet Sergeant Ian Clay and Cadet Lance Corporal Austin Lee took first and fifth, respectively, in armed knockout drill; Cadet Corporal Shay Lewis finished fourth in unarmed knockout. R-S Central MCJROTC has several big events in the near future, which includes hosting
FOREST CITY — Jennifer L. Hoyle of Forest City has attained certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Currently employed by Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy as the high school counselor, Hoyle joins more than 40,000 NCC’s who are certified through NBCC. Hoyle completed her master’s degree in School Counseling from Gardner-Webb University in 2005. She has been employed by TJCA since 2004. She is the daughter of Dennis and Lynda Hoyle of Ellenboro. NBCC, located in Greensboro, is the largest national counselor credentialing organization in the United States. National Certification promotes professional accountability and ensures that consumers’ rights are protected through the NBCC Code of Ethics. As a newly designated NCC/NCSC, Hoyle has fulfilled the requirements for the NCC/ NCSC credential, including a graduate degree in counseling from a regionally accredited institution, supervised post-master’s counseling experience, and a passing score on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE).
Knitting supplies needed for ‘Hands on Missions’ FOREST CITY —There is a need for knitting needs, yarn, crochet hooks and material for the Hands on Africa organization. Hands on Africa is an affiliate of “Hands on Missions” directed by Glen Walker in Shelby. Hands on Africa opened a Widows Care Center in Kenya last September and the women, who were once homeless, are now being housed by the missions organization. Elinore Reuss, who is organizing the donation project in Rutherford County, said when the women at the center are taught knitting they will be able to become self-supporting by making quilts and other things. “The yarn can be odds and ends left overs from projects you have finished and scraps of material that can be used in making quilts,” Reuss said. There are 26 women at the Widows Care Center, Reuss said. “Missionaries have seen a transformation in them already,” she added. Donations can be brought to Bethany Baptist Church, Bethany Church Road, Forest City or can be taken to the Sandy Run Baptist Association office off Puzzle Creek Road, Forest City. For more information call 248-3539.
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Cadet Corporal Corey Smith (left) and Cadet Sergeant Cody Hill finished first in the Dual Exhibition Drill event.”
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local College News Florida Institute of Technology MELBOURNE, FL — Eric Gerard of Forest City, was among the students from Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne who were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester, which ended in December. Gerard is a Aerospace Engineering major. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more graded credits in a semester with a semester grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.4. Florida Institute of Technology, the only independent technological university in the Southeast, offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.
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Members of Chase High School’s Beta Club will present the skit “Fly High With Blakeney” during the state Beta convention Feb. 12-14 in Greensboro. Blakeney Oliver, a member of the club, is running for state secretary, a seat currently held by Chase Senior Aaron Hunt.
CHAPEL HILL — Approximately 7,235 Carolina students were recognized for outstanding academic achievement through their selection for the Dean’s List at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Rutherford County students named to the list include: Bostic — Eliza Grace Allen, Zachary Lee part in academic competitions, Chapman, Judith Ann Hunt; including Zach Splawn, social Forest City — Courtney Shay Canipe, Sarah studies; Adrienne Reavis, math; Elizabeth Toney; Kathryn Farley, creative writing; Rutherfordton — Virginia Ann Boone, Samuel Mackenzie McCraw, spelling; Franklin Byers, Charles James Carver, Kal Joseph Alex Gowan, chemistry; Emma Fadem, Christopher Joseph Harbort, Karsen Zarriello, oratory; Katerine Anastasia Lattimore, John Thomas Miller, Murray, acrylic painting; Kristin Kathryn Nanette Morris, Betsy Elise Van Jura, Rohm, pencil drawing. Anna Lee Winker; Gowan, Reavis, Taylor Morrow Spindale — Mason Ryan Jenkins. and Macie Ward will also take part in special talent.
Chase High Beta Club ready for state convention
FOREST CITY – Chase High School Beta Club will head to the North Carolina State Beta Convention Feb. 12-14 in Greensboro. While at the convention, students will take part in academic competitions as well as skits and special talent. Students will also present a skit for Blakeney Oliver, who is running for state secretary. According to Beta sponsors, the skit serves as a commercial for the candidate. Currently the state secretary position is held by Chase student Aaron Hunt. Oliver will also have to present a speech.
“Aaron’s given me several tidbits of advice for giving my speech,” she said. While at convention, Oliver will attend meetings and sessions with other candidates. Should she win, she’ll join other Chase students who have served as state officers. Austin Bonner, class of 2008, served as state president; Katie Ensley, class of 2009, served as state secretary; and Hunt currently serves as state secretary. Oliver is the daughter of Randy and Jo Oliver. Of the 50 members attending the convention, many will take
Chase Beta Club has 170 members. Sponsors are Ashley Garland, Sandy Clatanoff, Crystal Bridges and Lynette Dover.
Isenhour named to ASU dean’s list
BOONE — Appalachian State University has released it’s fall 2009 Chancellor’s list and Dean’s list. Laura Elizabeth Isenhour was among those students named to the Chancellor’s list.
Forest City-Dunbar Students Entertain Carolina House Residents Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School students (below, right) entertained residents at Carolina House, Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, Wednesday afternoon as part of the 21st Century Grant for cultural arts in the schools. Jeane Watson (below, left) accompanied the students on piano as Madge Smith (left) and Virginia Hyder (top, right) enjoy the music. Jean Gordon/Daily Courier
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The Griffith Rutherford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently announced the local school and chapter winners of the Junior American Citizen Contest for 2010. First place winners (pictured above) are (l-r): in front — Jesse Conner, Audrey Colnot, Corine Barnes, Blake Hardin, James Tuong and Lauren Vermeulen; middle — Jacob Hill, Lesley Ann Wells, Jessica Walker, Amber Thompson, Jordan Kring and Elana Martin; in back — Dallas Moore, Lauren Flack, Ali Parton, Dominic Gardella and Levi White. Other first place winners (photo at right) include (l-r): Michael Johnston, Savannah Pye, Kaitlyn Manelski and Sarah Yelton.
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FOREST CITY — The Griffith Rutherford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently announced the local school and chapter winners of the Junior American Citizen Contest for 2010.
The contest received 358 entries from third through eighth grade public, charter, private and home schooled children in the county. The theme of the Junior American Citizen Contest for the 2009-2010 year was “America, Land of the Free and Home of the Brave.” Each student at third through fifth grade could choose to compete in one or more contest areas, which included designing a stamp, drawing a poster, writing original poetry, writing a short story, producing a banner, submitting a photo essay or conducting and writing about a community service project this school year. Students in the middle school grades were encouraged to write
poems and short stories or develop a community service project. The Griffith Rutherford Chapter’s judges initially evaluated each type of entry at each individual school by grade level and entry type. Local school winners are: Ellenboro Elementary – Stamp Design: Fifth grade students Grace Morgan, first; Jerica Coffey, second; Kaitlyn Canipe, third. Forest City-Dunbar Elementary – Stamp Design: Fourth grade students Raquel Herrera, first; Cheyenne Downey, second; Ezekiel Suber, third; Poster: Fourth grade students Alisha Gallion, first; Pierre Flores, second; Kelsey Scoggins, third; Photo Essay: Fourth grade student Keiara Lattimore, first. Pinnacle Elementary – Stamp Design: Fourth grade students Kathryn Alton, first; Lauren Conrad, second; Jimmy Bradley, first; Fifth grade stu-
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Rutherford Early College High School (REaCH) REaCH will be hosting informational meetings for all parents of any current eighth grade students interested in applying for the 2010-2011 school year. REaCH is an innovative public high school embedded within Isothermal Community College’s campus. The high school offers a limited number of rising 9th grade students the opportunity to participate in a rigorous academic program designed at helping high school students graduate with a high school diploma and a two year degree tuition free. Parents or guardians interested are required to attend a parent information meeting to obtain an application. Please call 286-3636 ext 483 to reserve a seat. Seats will be limited to the prospective student and two adults. Meeting dates: Mon Feb 8th at 5:30 Mon Feb 15th at 6:00 Wed Feb 24th at 5:00 Location: ICC’s Library Auditorium Vision: REaCH will prepare students to be future-ready and globally competitive by providing a rigorous, innovative curriculum in a 21st Century learning environment.
dents Savannah Leanne Parton, first; Teirra Murray, second; Poster: Fifth grade students Dominic Gardella, first; Leah K. Williamson, second; Elana Martin, first; Thomas Kursh, second; Emily V. Lane, third Emmanuel School of Praise – Stamp Design: Fourth grade student Brittany Leigh Owens, first; Photo essay: Fourth grade student Brittany Leigh Owens, first. Sunshine Elementary – Stamp Design: Fifth grade students Amy Collins, first; Sydney Williams, second; Samantha Steed, third; Austin McCurry, first; Amoe Quijano, second; Kalei Perry, third; Morgan Polly, first; Caleb Bumgarner, second; Kaitlyn Robins, third. Rutherfordton Elementary – Banner: Fifth grade students Taylor Koon and Kayleigh Conner, first; Poster: Fourth grade students Cameron D. Snethen, first; Savannah Gillie, second; Corine Barnes, third; Fifth grade student Laya Cogdell, first; Stamp Design: Third grade students Jessica Walker, first; MacKenzie Ingle, second; Jennifer Escalera; fourth grade students Lauren Vermeulen, first; Taylor Toney, second; Reyla Twitty, third; fifth grade student Blake Hardin, first; Poem: Fourth grade students Zach Scofield, first; Will Scofield, second; Short Story: Third grade student Mayce Mattox,
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The Sunday Courier, Forest City, NC, Sunday, February 7, 2010 — 7C
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Dad misses kisses he once shared with sons Dear Abby: When my three sons were small, I used to kiss them on the lips as a sign of affection. Now they are 13, 11 and 8, and it has been several years since I have done it. With the youngest, I can still get away with an occasional peck on the cheek — but not my older boys. As a single dad who tries hard to lead by example, how do I reintroduce this healthy demonstration of love? — Dad Dear Dad: Your older boys may be less affectionate because they’re a teenager and a pre-teen and concerned that kissing you would appear unmasculine
Dear Abby Abigail van Buren
or childish. It’s possible that when they’re older they will realize the importance of expressing warm emotions as you did. Talk to your sons. Tell them you miss the demonstrations of affection and that while growing up you felt your family had missed out on something important. Many families are extremely affectionate, and in many cultures demonstrations of affection between males is the norm. Dear Abby: I’m an active
senior citizen, very involved in my community. Because I understand how important it is to stay technologically up-to-date and not be buried in “the way it was,” I use a cell phone and am somewhat computer literate. But I have reached my limit of patience with the extreme dependence on cell phones on the part of my family as well as others. It’s increasingly hard to have a simple visit or dinner without constant interruption, to the point of rudeness. What has happened to us that we can’t spend time together without injecting an “Oops! Need to take this call ...”
Abby, how about making a helpful list of courtesy rules to share with your readers? — Grandma Joy Dear Grandma Joy: There is really just one “rule,” and it’s longstanding: When carrying on a conversation — or sharing a meal — give your companion your undivided attention. Taking a phone call and allowing yourself to be interrupted sends a message that the person you are with is less important than the caller. Dear Abby: My extended family has frequent birthday parties, usually on Sundays. My sister-in-law recently changed jobs so she is no
longer able to attend. She sends empty containers along with my brother so he can take home leftovers for her. If we go out to a restaurant, she has him order a meal to take home. (Our mother picks up the bill.) Personally, I think what my sister-in-law is doing is rude. Is this something new? — Laurie Dear Laurie: It is not unusual for family members to take leftovers home from a house party if someone can’t attend. But to expect a host to pay for a takeout dinner from a restaurant for a guest who did not attend is, in my opinion, presumptuous.
When labels are misleading
Family is in love with their Champ
Dear Dr. Gott: I have had great success with your no-flour, no-sugar diet. You have indicated that natural sugar from fruit is OK. I drink 100 percent cranberry juice, and the label states that the ingredients are 100 percent fruit juices from grapes, cranberries and apples (water, juice concentrates), natural flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and citric acid. The nutrition facts state the product contains 35 grams of sugar, which I assume is natural fruit sugar. I drink many glasses daily, but now wonder whether I have been inadvertently consuming added sugar and not natural fruit sugar. Dear Reader: Natural fruit sugar, known as fructose, is an acceptable component to your diet, as long as your doctor has not indicated otherwise. The sugars listed on your nutrition facts label indicate the natural fruit sugar. If there were added sugar, known as sucrose, it would be listed on the ingredients panel. You are not consuming excess sucrose. My only concern about your consumption of “many glasses daily” is that you are taking in extra calories. Each 8-ounce serving of your juice contains 140 calories. If you drink four glasses a day, that amounts to 560 calories, more than
Champ, a handsome Border Collie, was adopted about a year ago from the New Leash on Life Program. We recently had an update from his family. Champ is the SWEETEST animal I have every owned. We are absolutely, positively, in love with this dog! He loves his life here. He has come so far...He was afraid of cars, our wood floors, the stairs, afraid to eat in front of anybody, and squeaky toys. I had gotten him a Frisbee before we picked him up and when we got him home, NO INTEREST. I am like, “What kind of Border Collie doesn’t like Frisbees?”...Soon he loved going in the carhe knew it took him to doggy daycare, where he got to play with his doggie friends, the park, or the field to play Frisbee-which he now loves. He slides along our wood floors as he chases my son, loves squeaky toys and the stairs (he flies up and down them with ease), and my son’s sporting practices. All the kids gather ‘round and take turns throwing the Frisbee. It is such a delight…when he makes the catch! Champ is still afraid of the flashlight and car headlights-PETRIFIED. I can only imagine what that meant to him as a puppy (seeing the light as the farmer walked out to the barn before beating him). Sad, but we are trying to help him overcome this fear. …Thank you for this wonderful dog…I hope that people get to experience a dog as great as Champ, once in their lifetime! We
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one-quarter of an average person’s daily caloric requirement of 2,000. That means that you should then consume only 1,440 calories throughout the rest of the day. If you have three meals a day, that’s 480 calories per meal. If you have snacks, that number will be further reduced. Now, I know that my diet plan is not about counting calories, but the point of eliminating flour and sugar is to reduce the number of simple carbs and empty calories. By doing this, most people bring their caloric intakes into the normal range of 2,000 to 2,500 per day. If you just replace the calories from flour and sugar with calories from other, more healthful foods, you are still taking in excess amounts. My suggestion to you would be to reduce your juice and increase your water consumption. If you do not like plain water, try herbal tea or no-sugaradded flavored waters. In this way, you can take in adequate fluids without the unnecessary calories.
IN THE STARS Your Birthday, Feb. 7; Strong, established ties will become even closer and more powerful in the year ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Family and friends will be looking to you to take the lead and establish the agenda for the day. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don’t let anyone stop you from getting to the bottom of things that need solving. There’s no one better than you at poking your nose beneath the surface. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — It isn’t likely that you will want to spend your day without friends, so contact your pals early on and make plans that you can share with them, preferably doing something active. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — In order to feel fulfilled, your aspirations need to be in accordance with your highest standards. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Although you enjoy learning new things, you’re more likely to spend your time engaging in a developed area. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Be cognizant of the fact that you have a certain advantage when conducting your affairs — experience. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — By looking at life from another’s perspective, it broadens your vision considerably, making it easier to get the cooperation of people whenever you need. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — People who have previously worked with you know what you have to offer. Use this to your advantage when negotiating an arrangement with another who needs your services. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Friends who have spent lots of time with you socially, and know what you have to offer, can help you in another area of your life. Let them do so when they offer. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Be hopeful and focus on positive results, because it looks as if things are going to work out exactly as you would like. Positive thinking will smooth over the rough spots. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Stick to engaging in activities of a creative or mental nature in which you have lots of experience. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — This is a better-than-average day to sit down and work on how to get more mileage out of your budget. You’re particularly clever in figuring out more competent ways to do so.
have sent photos and the one of him hiding against the wall near a garbage can with my son-the first I took…he looks so scared… Now, Champ is doing WONDERFULLY. Thanks again, Michelle Interested in Adopting? Please call the Community Pet Center at 287-7738 for more information about dogs in the New Leash on Life Program or what’s available at the Rutherford County Animal Control Facility.
The Pet Project Produced by Jo-Ann Close and Lynne Faltraco Community Pet Center
Make breakfast after sunset Breakfast for dinner is a popular frugal meal. But sometimes serving plain old eggs and toast doesn’t go over well at the dinner hour. Adding sides such as yogurt, hash browns, oatmeal, cheese, fruit, biscuits or bagels can make a simple egg meal more appealing. When that stops working, it’s time to add an element of surprise. The following recipes aren’t expensive and can round off your “evening breakfast” plan, so everyone looks forward to it anytime of day. Mini Cinnamon Rolls Rolls 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cans refrigerated Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations dough (or crescent-roll dough) Icing 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon half-and-half or milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Stir together the butter, brown sugar, sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. Unroll the dough with the long side facing you. Spread half the butter mixture over the dough. Roll up starting with the long side in a jellyroll fashion. Cut the log into about 12 slices. Depending on how big you cut the slices, you may have more or less. Place into a greased 8-inch
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cake pan. Repeat with the other can of dough. Bake at 375 F for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown. Cool five to 10 minutes. Stir together the icing ingredients, and drizzle over warm rolls. Makes at least two-dozen rolls. — Nancy, Virginia Doughnut Muffins Cream the following ingredients in a large bowl: 1-3/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup oil 3 eggs 1-1/4 cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla In a separate bowl, mix: 3 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon For topping: 1 stick butter or margarine, melted 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Combine the ingredients, and mix; don’t overmix. Spoon into greased muffin tins, each two-thirds full. Bake at 375 F for 16 to 20 minutes or until tops are lightly browned. While still warm, dip the top of each muffin in melted margarine or butter and then in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Makes two dozen. — Tina, Canada
8C — The Sunday Courier, Forest City, NC, Sunday, February 7, 2010
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A silent auction will be held Feb. 8 through 11 at the Rutherford County Senior Center in Spindale to benefit the Senior Games. Here Missy Hughes, left, and Sandy White organize an assortment of items that will be available for viewing and bidding each day of the auction from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 5 p.m. The last bid will be taken Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. A majority of the prizes for the auction were donated by local businesses and organizations. The auction is open to the public and anyone is welcome to stop by and place a bid.
Team Spirit members gather in a circle to pass a ball and sing “This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made.” Played like “hot potato,” participants laughed as balls rolled across the gym floor at Bethel Baptist Church.
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foods for everyone to sample. It is Stallings’ desire – God’s too, she says – to see Team Spirit spread to other churches. “Any person from another church is welcome to come and learn and take back to theirs,” she said. “You don’t need much room if it’s a small church.” As for Bethel’s Team Spirit, Stallings said there is always room for more.
Near the end of the hour, Team Spirit members took part in “the warrior,” moving about the room. With the time left after the program, participants can walk around the gym for additional exercise.
“We would like to have 20 more people,” she said. “We can always pull out more chairs.”
Contact Flynn via email at aflynn@thedigitalcourier. com.
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The Rutherford County Senior Center will hold a silent auction Feb. 8-11 to benefit the Senior Games. Items will be available for viewing and bidding each day from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 5 p.m. The last bid will be taken at 5 p.m. The auction is open to the public. Auction items, donated by local businesses and organizations, include: n $15 gift card from Main Street Emporium n $10 gift card from The Wine Shop n $25 gift card from Smith’s Drugs n Framed picture from Frame House Gallery ($49 value) n Baseball cap and mini bat from Forest City Owls ($24 value) n Necklace, bracelet and earrings from Glassical Heirlooms ($30 value) n Pocketbooks from It’s All in the Bag ($40 and $38 value) n Gift basket from Spindale Drug ($30 value) n Two tickets to a show at The Foundation ($40 to $60 value) n Rose necklace, bracelet and earrings n Vase and picture frame set n Lavender shower set n Tips to Toes Manicure ($15 value) n Tips to Toes Mini Facial ($25 value) n Clock from Cabin Fever ($25 value) n Two month membership to Butterfly Life ($98 value) n Gift certifcate to Barleys with coupons for Mudbones ($20 value) n Two sets of two tickets to Harrah’s from Travel Lynx ($55 value
each) n Beauty Basics Foot Therapy ($30 value) n Dennys Gift Cards and Coupons ($25 value) n $100 gift certificate from Medicine Box n Garfield mug ($6 value) n Baby afghan by LuAnne Camiletti ($35 value) n $45 grooming certficate from Kritter Klips n $10 gift certificate from Sally’s Beauty Supply n Two Magic Touch Gift Baskets ($20 value each) n Sensual Romance bath set n Tire rotation and computer wheel balance from Spindale Tire ($25 value) n $15 gift certificate from Tuscany Italian Grille n Two gift certificates from Hickory Log ($10 value each) n $25 gift certificate from Scoggins n Ballroom dance lessons by Tom Milo ($80 value) n Homemade cake by Addie ($20 to $25 value) n Four games of bowling from Autumn Lanes ($7 value) n Four 18-hole rounds of golf, including cart fee, from Meadowbrook Golf Course ($100 value) n $25 gift certificate from City Table Barbeque n $25 gift certificate from Courtside Steaks n Mary Kay gift basket from Bobbie McCallum ($75 value) n Car wash from Express Wash ($11.95 value) n UNC Limited Edition photo from Stan McKinney
n Kay Hooper autographed copy of “Blood Dreams” from Fireside Books ($25 value) n Car top basket carrier from Western Auto ($40 value) n Mini baseball bat signed by Gaylord Perry n Beer Bread and Chicken and Dumpling mixes from Tastefully Simple Mixes ($14.95 value) n Hair care products from Body Shoppe ($35.50 value) n Four one-time passes from KidSenses n Four virtual reality pases from KidSenses n Flashlight from Ace Hardware ($7 value) n Ring ($18 value) n Pink, silver, blue and green dragonfly necklace and earrings n Pink, silver and blue butterfly necklace and earrings n Beaded bracelet n Wooden guitar clock n Candle set n Framed picture n Solid silver dollar from Norman’s Coins ($27 value) n $20 gift certificate from The Daily Grind n Waterfall painting by Barbara Rectenwald n $20 gift certificate from Legal Grounds n Stepping stone from The Country Gardener ($13 value) n Crystal bracelet ($45 value) n Five Oil change certificates and t-shirts from Forest City Honda ($30 value each) n Bobby Hamilton Racing Jacket autographed by Richard Petty n Hairspray and gift certificate for haircut from VIP Salon ($16 value) n $25 gift certificate from the Water Oak restaurant
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