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District Attorney gets SBI final report of the SBI, located in Skyland, said Monday afternoon that the report had been delivered to the district attorney’s office last week. Hayes said the SBI delivered the report on the incident, but added that it is solely up to the district attorney to decide what to do with it. Brad Greenway is district attorney for North Carolina Prosecutorial District 29B, which includes Rutherford
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RUTHERFORDTON —The State Bureau of Investigation has completed its report concerning allegations of brutality during an arrest by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 9 at a party in Ellenboro. Special Agent in Charge Toby Hayes, supervisor of the Western District office
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GAS PRICES To our readers: Today continues The Daily Courier’s 10-week economic survival guide. Topics to be covered include how to make a budget, preparing for a layoff, the right time to refinance your home or replace an older car and how to deal with creditors. Included with each story will be community resources and Web sites with more information.
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FOREST CITY — Losing a job can mean more than losing income — it can mean losing health insurance benefits. When it comes time to head to the doctor and you’re unemployed, what are your options? The best chance for getting health insurance might be coverage through your spouse’s job. But if that’s not an option, most Americans who have lost their jobs can get insurance through a program called COBRA. The plan was named after the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 — the law that created it. Once you’re no longer an employee at a company that previously offered you health insurance, the 1986 law requires they continue to offer it to you, but now you’re responsible for 100 percent of the premium plus a two percent administrative fee. It can be a huge amount of money. A 2008 study from healthcare think tank Families USA (“Unemployed and Uninsured in America”) found that COBRA costs can eat up about 84 percent of the average family’s unemployment benefits. Perhaps worse is that it is much easier to lose your COBRA coverage than traditional health insurance. If you fail to make your monthly payment or if the company you worked for goes out of business, your insurance will end. The law also has a built-in time limit of 18 months of coverage. After this time, the insurance company must offer you individual coverage. Depending on the company, the benefits might be reduced and the price Please see Insurance, Page 3
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FOREST CITY — A former Rutherford County employee, Gail McBrayer Srickland of Ellenboro, filed for the District 4 County Commissioner seat Monday afternoon as the final week of the election filing period began. Strickland’s filing guarantees a Primary Election for the seat. Democrat incumbent Margaret Helton filed Feb. 5 for re-election. “I worked in county government 30 years and while I am enjoying my retirement, I do think because I worked in county government, I have a lot to offer this county,” Strickland said. “I care deeply about our county and I want to be a part of the decision making process to make sure we can do all we can to make Rutherford County a thriving community.” With less than four days remaining for fling in the 2010 Primary Election, Strickland’s filing guarantees races in all three county commissioner seats up for re-election. Although a primary election is not assured in District 1 to date, Eddie Parker (D) is facing Bill Eckler (R) for the seat. District 1 incumbent Republican Paul McIntosh has not filed. District 5 will have a primary election with three Democrats — Bob Howard, Rodney Robbins and Rob Dole filing and Republicans Julius Owens and Harry Waters, seeking the seat held by Brent Washburn, who announced earlier this year he will not be a candidate for re-election. Four candidates, three Democrats and one Republican, have filed for Clerk of Court and four candidates, two Democrats and two Republicans, have filed for sheriff Please see Filing, Page 6
County third graders will get bike helmets By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer
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FOREST CITY — Nearly 800 third graders in Rutherford County will receive a new bicycle helmet by March 16, if everything goes according to plan. By that date, Dr. Chris Burley, coordinator of Safe Kids, and a number of other
volunteers are scheduled to have all helmets delivered to third graders. The first deliveries were Monday at Mount Vernon-Ruth as Burley and about six volunteers measured each child’s head and presented helmets accordingly. Returning from lunch Monday, students were surprised to hear they were all get-
ting free bicycle helmets. Helmets are funded through Forest City and Rutherfordton Kiwanis clubs and Pilot Club members. “We couldn’t do this without the volunteers,” Burley said of those who will help
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Producer talks about her movie By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer
FOREST CITY — Producer Judy Cairo said she felt like a proud parent Friday night at Retro Cinema 4 as she hosted a Rutherford County premiere of her critically acclaimed film Crazy Heart. A Rutherford County native, Cairo hosted a Q&A along with theater owner Mike Packett after the 7 p.m. showing of the film. Cairo related that she had spent a lot of time working in the entertainment industry in the Southeast after her graduation from Please see Producer, Page 3
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Judy Cairo consults with star Jeff Bridges, during shooting on location in Texas for Crazy Heart. Contributed Photo
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Local/state Perdue wants small business help PICKING UP STICKS RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue wants the federal government to ease tight credit markets making it hard for small banks to lend money to growing businesses. Perdue said on Monday she planned to meet with the head of the Small Business Administration before her trip to Washington for the National Governors Association ends. Perdue has been in the nation’s capital since Saturday. She told reporters in a phone call
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East Rutherford high and the University of North Carolina. A few questions from the crowd of about 50 included: Q: How did you become a film producer? Jean Gordon/Daily Courier Cairo: “I did a lot of work for televiEmmett Wilson of Hardin Road, Forest City took to his lawnmower and with a big sion stations around the area first, stick in hand removed yard debris and sticks from his yard Monday afternoon. “I including WSOC. Then, I started may be disabled and I can’t walk, but I can get my sticks out of the yard,” he said. trying to sell stories. I was so naive that when I first got to California I just went knocking on people’s doors expecting them to see me. And in pital in 2009 was $2,568,766 and the some cases it worked. I produced company faced Medicaid losses in about 20 television movies before I 2009 of $6,461,690 produced this film.” Continued from Page 1 “These figures, along with $42,565 Q: Were you the only producer for rendered in community services the film? would go up further. But sometimes Cairo: “No we had many producers. you can find a good deal on an insur- and programs, came to a total of $9,073,021 in community benefit by Robert Duvall, who also stars in the ance plan for an individual — espeRHI in 2009,” Millington said. movie, was a producer on the film, cially if it is for a limited time frame. too.” One major drawback for the indiWithout income, your family might Q: How did you find this story?” vidual plans offered by companies qualify for Medicaid as well. The Cairo: “This story actually found such as Aetna or Blue Cross/Blue government program was created me. I hadn’t heard of the book by Shield of North Carolina is a limited Thomas Cobb, but at Cannes Film lifetime benefit. This means the plan to help provide healthcare for low income families, children, infants Festival in May 2007, Scott Cooper might cover you, but only for a maxiand pregnant mothers. The formula showed me the screenplay and I mum of $3,000 for your lifetime. for deciding who is eligible can be thought we might really have someIf you can use a plan like this to arcane, but for 2010 a family of three thing.” bridge the gap between jobs, you would be eligible if their income was Q: Did Colin Farrell and Jeff might be able to get a better policy 200 percent of the poverty level. This Bridges do their own songs in the when you find employment again. would be $36,620 a year or a month- movie? Similar to that is temporary health ly income of $3,052. More detailed Cairo: “Yes they did. We filmed insurance. Such plans might only last requirements can be found by conthe concert scenes at a Toby Keith for a year or two at most but can be tacting the Department of Social concert in the area near where we available from Blue Cross Blue Shield Services. were filming in Texas. It would’ve or even some college alumni associataken a lot of money to hire enough tions. Several other programs exist to extras for that scene so we decided to If you visit Rutherford Hospital help with prescription costs, includsave money and ask Toby Keith if we without insurance benefits, it doesn’t ing some offered by drug companies. could film at his concert between his mean you won’t be treated. And Contact the company that produces set and the opening act. They agreed, emergency room visits are taken care any prescriptions you take regularly but we only had about 10 minutes of before money is a concern. to see if they can help with payment. to do both of the singing scenes for “Scheduled visits are generally A new state of North Carolina pro- the film. That was our second day contacted prior to service to disgram can help with prescription of filming and no one knew if Colin cuss financial options,” said Mary costs. could really sing. We weren’t worried Millington, chief financial officer. The new program, administered by about Jeff because he sang in The “Emergency department visits are tri- NC MedAssist, has created a mailFabulous Baker Boys but no one had aged and treated prior to any discus- order central pharmacy to provide heard Colin sing. He got on stage and sion of financial arrangements. We free brand name and generic drugs just nailed it.” have financial counselors available donated by drug manufacturers. To Q: Is it true that the film was to assist patients with options such check if you’re eligible, visit www. only going straight to DVD but you as Department of Social Services, medassist.org. Vocational Rehab or available cancer programs that may fund patients.” Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughCharity Care rendered by the hosman@thedigitalcourier.com.
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that community banks in the state tell her they’re over-regulated by Washington and hesitant to lend. The governor would like the Obama administration to create a small loan pool. Perdue also said she told Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood her disappointment about only receiving $10 million in federal stimulus grants to replace the aging Yadkin River bridge along Interstate 85. changed your mind after seeing the finished product? Cairo: “That was never the case. We had been picked up by Paramount Vantage, but then that company folded. For a while we were without a company, but we got four offers from four other companies after that.” Q: Jeff Bridges is nominated for an Oscar for his performance along with Maggie Gyllenhaal. Is this your first trip to the Oscars? Cairo: “This is my first trip, but I’m not nervous. I’m not the one who’s nominated. I’m just excited to be there and excited for them.” Q: As producer, what did you have to do on the set? Cairo: “I had to make sure we stayed on time and within our budget. And our director was a first time director so I had to meet with him and make sure he was able to handle everything. Really, I had a lot to stay on top of as producer.” Crazy Heart is based on the novel by Thomas Cobb, about a hard-living, broken-down country music singer, Bad Blake, who has had too many marriages, too many years on the road, and one too many drinks. And yet, Blake reaches for salvation when he meets Jean, a young journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician. The film stars Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duvall, and Colin Farrell, with original music by T Bone Burnett (Oh Brother Where Art Thou, Walk the Line) and Stephen Bruton. Crazy Heart is nominated for three Academy Awards – “Best Actor,” “Best Supporting Actress,” and “Best Song.” The film has already won two Golden Globes, for “Best Actor” and “Best Song.” It has a number of other awards, including the Critic’s Choice and Screen Actor’s Guild. Crazy Heart also has four Independent Spirit Awards, including Cairo’s nomination for “Best First Feature.” Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.com.
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ll eyes will be on Washington this week as President Obama hosts a televised, bipartisan summit meeting on health care and the Congress begins to deal with a proposed jobs bill. Will we see our political leaders stepping up to offer solutions or will we continue to see political bickering? That is the question we all want answered now. Americans are looking for action. We can debate for years who is to blame for getting us into the mess we find ourselves in now. That will not do anything to solve the very real problems that have been created. What we need now is not someone to blame, but someone who will lead us to solutions. There has been much talk lately about getting Washington to work again, about ending partisanship. We will all be watching to see if it is all just talk.
Our readers’ views Says Daniel Road backers should go To the editor: The Daniel Road Complex is in the news again. The County Commissioners who voted for the purchase of this land, also the commissioners who voted to spend money for plans for a future complex should resign from the Board. We are in the worst financial times in many years, and certain Commissioners spend money for the least important things. Employees are forced to take days off because the County budget is so low. Can anyone tell me why its so low? We elected people to keep our best interest first, but some of them never ask the general public what we think. When we think about taxes, our rates were changed due to the ridiculous prices people from other places were paying for Rutherford County property. Almost every day I see foreclosures in the paper, which is making all those properties less valuable than two years ago. When are our taxes going down? Just because the federal government is spending all our tax dollars on bailouts and such doesn’t mean our Commissioners should be wasting our tax dollars. Remember to vote in November and elect people who care about all residents of Rutherford County, not just a select few. If you aren’t registered to vote, please do so and voice your displeasure with our local
Government. Only voters can make changes. Rick Henson Rutherfordton
Says charter school’s lawsuit is a travesty To the editor: I agree with Dr. David Yelton that the citizens of Rutherford County need to familiarize themselves with the lawsuit TJCA has filed against Rutherford County Schools. I consider it a travesty that the administrators of TJCA would initiate such a lawsuit. What this lawsuit boils down to is that the administrators of TJCA believe the school is entitled to receive 7 percent of the overall funds received by Rutherford County Schools regardless of what the funds are appropriated for. (The 7 percent represents the percentage of Rutherford County School students that attend TJCA.) In addition, TJCA would receive 7 perent of all grant money that is received for specific programs even though many of the grants are applied for on an individual school basis. The negative effects of such an award would be severe. The positions of most of our assistant teachers and assistant principals in the traditional public schools of this county would be eliminated. Many of our special programs (More at Four, Head Start and JROTC) would also be eliminated. I have several responses to the basis and effects of this law suit. First, I have to assume that TJCA will give RCS 93 percent of
the money they receive through grants and other sources, including those grants received for new construction. Second, many of the students who attend TJCA are not from Rutherford County. So, I have to assume that any additional monies awarded to TJCA would only be spent on Rutherford County students and accounted for as such. Third, grant money is usually applied for on a case by case basis. The Physical Education teacher at Rutherfordton Elementary School worked hard on applying for a grant that the school received for PE equipment. It is unclear to me how anyone can think that any of that money should go somewhere else. Fourth, I question the public status of TJCA. I recently called about the process of enrolling a student at TJCA. I was told that the student would have to go through an “interview process.” That comment gave me the impression that TJCA is selective and, therefore, should not be considered a public school. Last, I would be interested to know what percentage of students at each school are considered to be socioeconomically disadvantaged. I would imagine TJCA to be at the bottom of that list. Yet, TJCA wants to take away funds that are reserved for programs that help many of the disadvantaged get off to a good start. I consider this a ridiculous attempt to rob from the poor and give to the rich. Betsy Lane Rutherfordton
There are many who could lead UNC System Who is going to take Erskine Bowles’s place as President of the multicampus University of North Carolina (UNC)? The easy answer is “whomever the 32-person Board of Governors of the university selects.” Somebody gave me a more cynical answer: “Whoever gets 16 plus one votes.” The Board will be looking for the new president who has two critical qualifications: 1. A good feel for North Carolina’s traditions and the state’s needs, and, 2. Successful experience at the highest level of university administration. It has been tough to find the right candidate who meets both these qualifications. Presidents Dick Spangler and Bowles met the first test, but not the second. President Molly Broad met the second test, but not the first. So, is there anybody out there today who can meet both tests?
One on One D.G. Martin
Here are a few possibilities: n Henderson native Elson S. Floyd, president of the four-campus Washington State University, is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, where he also held important administrative positions. He has been president of the four-campus University of Missouri and president of Western Michigan University. n J. B. Milliken is president of the University of Nebraska. Previously, he was senior vice president at UNC, where he gained an intimate familiarity with the state’s political elite. n Harold L. Martin, currently North Carolina A&T’s chancellor, served as senior vice president for academic affairs at the UNC from 2006 until 2009.
n Fayetteville native Holden Thorpe is still on a long honeymoon as chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill. His youthfulness has been an asset in his current position and could be a real advantage if the UNC board wants someone who could serve, as did William Friday, for more than a few years. n Bernadette Gray-Little, a native of eastern North Carolina and long time faculty member and recent executive vice chancellor and provost at UNC-Chapel Hill, is the brand-new chancellor of the University of Kansas. n Davidson College President Tom Ross spent 16 years as a Superior Court judge based in Greensboro and served as the director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Court, where he worked closely with the legislature and oversaw the rewriting of the state’s sentencing guidelines. In 2001 he became executive director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, where he worked with mul-
tiple constituencies on a host of North Carolina’s problems and opportunities. n Asheville native Leslie Winner succeeded Ross at Z. Smith Reynolds. Previously, she was UNC’s vice president and chief legal officer. Earlier she served in the state senate where she oversaw appropriations for education. n William Roper, dean of the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, vice chancellor for Medical Affairs and CEO of the UNC Health Care System, is a nationally respected expert on health care issues, and a proven manager in the most complicated of university activities. n Debra Stewart, president of the Council of Graduate Schools since 2000, was vice chancellor and dean of the Graduate School at North Carolina State University, and she served as interim chancellor at UNCGreensboro. n Mary Sue Coleman, president of the University of Michigan since 2002, is
one of Time Magazine’s top 10 university presidents. She was president of the University of Iowa and held top administrative posts at UNC-Chapel Hill, where she earned her doctorate in biochemistry. n Elizabeth Kiss, president of Agnes Scott College, was previously director of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University. She graduated from Davidson and Oxford, where she was a Rhodes Scholar. Sometimes public university governing boards pick one of their own to lead the institution, usually in recognition of the importance of political judgment and clout. One obvious possibility would be Greensboro lawyer Jim Phillips, a former board chair and deemed by one magazine “the most plugged-in attorney in North Carolina.” Martin is the author of “Interstate Eateries,” a guide to family owned homecooking restaurants near North Carolina’s interstate highways
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Obituaries
Two teens charged with burglary
Mary McClain
Sheriff’s Reports
n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 234 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.
n Kayla Faith Childers reported that a temporary tag was lost or stolen. n Rebecca Garner reported vandalism to a mailbox. n Amanda Leigh Shelton reported the theft of a bicycle. n Charles Anthony Henderson reported the theft of a wallet and a shotgun. n Tommy Olson Henson reported the theft of two Evinrude motors. n Christie Ballard reported the theft of a dog. n Randolph Ira Price reported the theft of medication. n Chad Stephen Bailey reported the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. n Paul Dwight Robinson Sr. reported the theft of medications. n Gary Lonnie Hollifield reported the theft of copper tubing.
Rutherfordton
n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 70 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.
n Lemuel Mosley, 57, of McGinnis Road, Forest City; charged with assault; released on a $1,000 unsecured bond. (FCPD) n Jamie Butler Morrison, 29, of Kloey Drive, Union Mills; arrested on warrants for two counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and forgery; freed on a custody release. (FCPD)
Mary Carpenter McClain, 92, of Forest City, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Autumn Care Center of Forest City. A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Samuel Carpenter and Elizabeth Crotts Carpenter, and the widow of Robert Banks McClain Sr. She was also n Jordan Carroll, preceded in death by her first 20, of Hopper Road, husband, Hariel C. Lewallen. Rutherfordton; charged Mrs. McClain was a beautiwith obtaining property by cian for 35 years and a memfalse pretenses and forgery; ber of Mt. Vernon Baptist released on a $15,000 unseChurch. cured bond. (FCPD) Survivors include five niecn Johnny Ray Owens, 51, of es and nephews; three step132 Lot 14, Groce St., Forest children, Margaret Moore, City; charged with secondElizabeth Wright, and degree trespassing, harassing Robert Banks McClain Jr. phone call and cyberstalkFuneral services will be ing; placed under a $15,000 conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday secured bond. (RCSD) at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church n Jeffrey Lee Mode, 47, with the Rev. Richard Bass of 418 E. Butler Road; officiating. Interment will charged with simple assault follow in the church cemand assault by pointing a etery. Visitation will be held gun; placed under a $5,000 one hour prior to the service secured bond. (RCSD) at the church. Memorials may be made to n Gregory Stephen Garner, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 19, of 183 Hamilton Road; 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest charged with injury to real City, NC 28043. property and second-degree The Padgett & King trespassing; placed under an Mortuary is in charge of $1,100 secured bond. (RCSD) arrangements. n Adrian Odonis Simpson, 31, of 374 Mays Road; Online condolences www.padgettcharged with no operator’s king.com. license, failure to pull over for police and resist/ obstruct Debra Campbell and delay; placed under a $2,000 secured bond. Debra Joyce Campbell, (RCSD) 54, of 174 Butler Rd., n Chuck Lee Watson, 44, of Rutherfordton, died 121 Moonlight Lane; charged Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. with possession of weapon A native of Rutherford of mass destruction; placed County, she was a daughter under a $30,000 secured of the late Clifford Campbell bond. (RCSD) and Margaret Louise Byrd n Lamond Rashad Harris, Campbell. 32, of 153 Robin Hood Road; She had worked in home charged with injury to perhealthcare and in poulsonal property and comtry farming, and attended municating threats; placed Father’s Vineyard. under a $5,000 secured Survivors include a daughbond. (RCSD) ter, Deborah Watkins Flynn of Rutherfordton; one sister, n George Samuel Damiani, Diane Whisnant of Caroleen; 25, of 218 River Landing; three grandchildren; and two charged with injury to nephews. real property and littering A private memorial service intentionally or recklessly; is planned for Saturday at released on a $1,000 unseRound Hill Baptist Church cured bond. (RCSD) Cemetery. There will be no n Matthew Todd formal visitation. Lowdermilk, 27, of 290 Memorials may be made Debby Lane, Lot 8; charged to Tanner’s Grove United with driving while impaired Methodist Church, 151 and driving left of center; Tanner’s Grove Rd., Forest released on a $1,000 unseCity, NC 28043. cured bond. (RPD) Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family.
Citations
n The Spindale Police Department responded to 49 E-911 Saturday and Sunday.
n Michael Stanland, 29, of McEntire Road, Rutherfordton; cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia; released on a written promise to appear. (FCPD)
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n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to 12 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.
Forest City
n The Forest City Police Department responded to 124 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.
n An employee of Rose’s reported a larceny. Juveniles were involved. n Thomas Lee Gallman III, reported injury to property. n A Forest City police officer reported damage to property at the Rutherford Opportunity Center. n Mickey Graham Jr. reported an assault. (See arrest of Mosley.) n A Forest City police officer reported an incident of assault on two juveniles. n Bernhard Walter Blackwell reported an incident of breaking and entering to an auto and larceny.
Arrests
n Jacqueline Parks, 28, of Weathers Street, Forest City; charged with using profane language on a highway; placed under a $500 secured bond. (FCPD) n Katalino Alvardo Antonio, 19, of Willow Run Drive; charged with no operator’s license and possessing a fraudulent identification; placed under a $500 secured bond. (FCPD)
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Police Notes
FOREST CITY — Two teenagers are under arrest on charges of breaking into a business over the weekend. Christopher Carpenter, 16, of 825 New Hampshire St., Forest City, and Benny Michael Shelton, 17, of 125 Holland St., Forest City, are each charged with breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, possession of schedule IV controlled substance, possession of stolen property and injury to real property. They were each placed under a $46,000 secured bond. According to a Forest City Police Department report, the men are charged with breaking into Kenny’s Tires, on South Broadway Street, The break-in was discovered Saturday morning. FCPD officers reportedly developed a lead in the case, and arrested Carpenter and Shelton at about noon Saturday. Officers received consent to search at 125 Holland St., and allegedly recovered property taken from the business.
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n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 38 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to 38 calls Saturday and Sunday.
Fire Calls n Bill’s Creek firefighters responded to a fire alarm. n Bostic firefighters responded to a carbon monoxide detector. n Cherry Mountain firefighters responded to a chimney fire. n Ellenboro firefighters responded to a grass fire. n Forest City firefighters responded to a fire alarm, to a grass fire and to a gas leak. n Green Hill firefighters responded to a brush fire. n Hudlow firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash, to a field fire and to an electrical fire, assisted by Rutherfordton and Union Mills firefighters. n Rutherfordton firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash. n SDO firefighters responded to a gas leak. n Sandy Mush firefighters responded to a chimney fire, assisted by Cliffside and SDO firefighters, and to a smoke report.
Online condolences www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.
Kaven Young Kaven Young, 53, of 191 Hester Mill Rd., Rutherfordton, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at McDowell Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Thompson’s Mortuary.
She was a graduate of Jamestown High School. She and her husband, the late Rev. Josiah Eugene Smith, pastored several churches including Trinity Wesleyan in Forest City. She started playing the piano at Hickory Chapel in High Point at the age of 11 and continued throughout her ministry. She is survived by two sons, Nelson Eugene Smith of Asheville, and John Wesley Smith of Gold Hill; four daughters, Jeannette Frances Walker of Forest City, Shirley Faye Watkins of Bostic, Marcena Kaye Vogler of Advance, and Roxanna Darlene Galloway of Rockwell; one sister, Lillian Louise C. Conley of Mishawaka, Ind.; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of the life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Gold Hill Wesleyan Church in Gold Hill. The Revs. Harold Bumby, Dan Leroy, Mark Loman and Dale Austin, and Zachary Simmons and Ethan Smith, will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m., prior to the service in the Gold Hill Wesleyan Church Family Life Center. Memorials may be made to Gold Hill Wesleyan Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 286, Gold Hill, NC 28071. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Smith family. Online condolences www.powlesfuneralhome.com.
Evelyn Armstrong Evelyn Chalk “Dickie” Armstrong, 78, of 470 Long Branch Rd. Forest City, formerly of Union, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at her home. Born in Union, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Tutor and Bessie Irene Chalk. She was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church, Forest City, and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Robert “Bob” Armstrong; one son, Mike Sinclair of Union; one daughter, Melinda Davis of Union; one sister, Grace Green of Union; two grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel, Union, S.C., with the Rev. Jerry Ruppe officiating.
Mary Smith Mary Frances Crowell Smith, 85, of Forest City, formerly of Mocksville, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at Hospice House in Forest City. Born in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late William Jones Crowell and Lillian Ethel Murphy Crowell. 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.
Mary McClain Mary Carpenter McClain, age 92, of Forest City died Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Autumn Care Center, Forest City. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Samuel Carpenter and Elizabeth Crotts Carpenter and widow of the late Robert Banks McClain, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Hariel C. Lewallen. Mrs. McClain was a beautician for thirty five years, and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Survivors include five nieces and nephews; three step-children, Margaret Moore, Elizabeth Wright, and Robert Banks McClain, Jr.; and a special friend, Monroe Brown. Funeral services will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon Tuesday, February 23, 2010 in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Bass officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 2676 Hudlow Road, Forest City, NC 28043. The Padgett & King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at: www.padgettking.com Paid obit
Interment will follow in the Fairview Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Long Branch Baptist Church, 521 Long Branch Rd., Forest City NC 28043. The family will be at their respective homes. Online condolences lewisfuneralhomeofunion.com.
Adger Haynes Adger G. Haynes, 85, of Mills River, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010. He was a son of the late Arthur and Arizona Haynes,. He served in the Navy during World War II, retired from Cranston Print Works, and was a member of Bill’s Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mildred Haynes; a son, Randy Haynes of Mills River; two daughters, Penny Haynes Fore of Etowah, and Jennifer Haynes of Mills River; four brothers, Harlen Haynes, Boyce Haynes, Robert Haynes, and Graham Haynes; two sisters, Marion Horton and Wilma Connor; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Thursday at French Broad Baptist Church. Committal will be at 3 p.m. in the Bill’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by Hubert M. Smith American Legion Post 77, Hedrick-Rhodes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5206 and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 14. The family will receive friends Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon at the church. Forest Lawn Mortuary is assisting the family. Online condolences www.forest-
Evelyn Chalk “Dickie” Armstrong Mrs. Evelyn Chalk “Dickie” Armstrong, 78, formerly of Union, wife of Mr. Robert “Bob” Armstrong of 470 Long Branch Rd., Forest City N.C., died Sunday morning February 21st 2010 at her home. Born in Union a daughter of the late Clarence Tutor and Bessie Irene Chalk. Mrs. Armstrong was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church in Forest City NC and was a homemaker. Survivors in addition to her husband are one son, Mike Sinclair of Union; one daughter, Melinda Davis and husband, Gene of Union; one sister, Grace Green of Union; two grandchildren Jennifer Chapman and husband, Andrew of Union, Chad Sinclair and wife, Melissa of North Augusta and three great grandchildren, Reagan and Karlie Chapman and Connor Sinclair. She was preceded in death by a four sisters, Mae Adams, Lena Bates, Willie Ochiltree and Louise Gaden, and two brothers C.T. and Tommy Chalk. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 2:00pm at the Lewis Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jerry Ruppe officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 23rd 2010 from 12 noon to 1:45 pm prior to the service at the Lewis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Long Branch Baptist Church 521 Long Branch Rd. Forest City N.C The family is at their respective homes. The Lewis Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements An online guest register is available at: lewisfuneralhomeofunion.com Paid obit.
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Students (l-r) Bennett Ruff, Madison Allred and Jeremiah Morrow are being measured and fitted for new bicycle helmets for third graders at Mount Vernon-Ruth Elementary School Monday. Assisting the children are Dr. Chris Burley, Charlene Proctor and Helen White. The students are among nearly 800 third-graders across Rutherford County who will receive a free bike helmet compliments of Safe Kids Rutherford County.
Red Cross Blood drives schedule: Feb. 22 — Red Cross Chapter House, 838 Oakland Road, Forest City, 2 to 6:30 p.m., call 287-5917 for an appointment; March 6 — Goodes Creek Baptist Church, Cliffside, 7:30 a.m. to noon, call 245-3513 for an appointment; March 12 — Rutherford Hospital, noon to 5 p.m., call 286-5338 for an appointment; March 13 — Cliffside Masonic Lodge, Forest City, 7:30 a.m. to noon, call 245-7606 for an appointment. March 22 — Red Cross Chapter, Forest City, 2 to 6:30 p.m., call 2875916 Class schedule: Free Adult CPR — March 13, 9 a.m. until noon, ICC gymnasium Adult CPR — March 15th, begins at 6 p.m. Child and Infant CPR — March 16, begins at 6 p.m. First Aid — March 20, begins at 8:30 a.m., Preventing Disease Transmission All classes must be paid in advance. Call 287-5916 for further information.
Miscellaneous Workshop: “Time Management Workshop”; Saturday, Feb. 27, begins at 10 a.m.; Mt. Pleasant CME Church, Hudlow Rd,, Union Mills; Dr. Joseph Fox of Black Mountain, will lead the workshop; pre-registration not required; first 10 people to register will receive a free gift. Washburn Community Outreach Center will hold a 25 cents sale on all winter apparel through Saturday, Feb. 27. The store is located at 2934 Piney Mtn. Church Road, Bostic. Preschool registration: The kindergarten preschool of First United Methodist Church, 341 East Main St., Forest City, is now taking fall registration for ages 2-5. Limited openings. Contact Preschool Director Jill Smith at 245-6446, or drop by the church office. Fall registration: The Tot Learning Center at First United Methodist Church, Rutherfordton, will begin registration for fall classes on March 1. Contact Cathy Watson at 287-3704 for more information. Free Boating Safety course: March 16 and 17, 6 to 9 p.m., Lake Lure Fire Department; register for class online at www.ncwildlife. org or contact Officer Dan Vogel at 288-1037. *Special notice — On or after May 1, 2010 any person under age 26 must complete a NASBLA approved boating education course before operating any vessel propelled by a motor of 10 H.P. or greater. For more information and exemptions visit the web site.
Fundraisers Breakfast buffet: Saturday, Feb. 27, 7 to 10 a.m.; Long Branch Road Baptist Church, 621 Long Branch Road, Forest City; no set price, donations accepted; proceeds for a new fellowship hall. Chicken, fish sandwich sale: Saturday, Feb. 27, begins at 11 a.m., St. Paul AME Zion Church, 200 Lawing Road, Forest City; chicken sandwich $3.75, fish sandwich, $4, drinks 50 cents. Country ham, chicken pie supper: Saturday, Feb. 27, begins at 4:30 p.m., at Mt. Vernon Clubhouse; adults $8; ages 6-12, $5; ages 5 and under free; proceeds go toward the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church children and youth programs; also, please bring one non-perishable food item to help stock the community food pantry. Soup and chili sale: Saturday, Feb. 27, noon to 5 p.m.; Union Hill AME Zion Church; sponsored by the stewardess board.
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measure and fit helmets. “Without their cooperation and the hands-on work, we would not do this project,” he said. In addition to Burley about 12 volunteers are needed at large schools and at least eight at smaller schools. “This is a real group effort,” he said, adding the teachers and administrative staffs at Rutherford County Schools, Trinity Christian School and
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Robert Wayne Suttle II, 19, of 108 Plum Road, Ellenboro, alleges that he was the victim of brutality when he was arrested at a residence at 205
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and three Republicans have filed for N.C .District 112, the seat held by Democrat Bob England, who has not made a filing decision. Democrats Ramona Hall, Donnie Henson and Libby Parton are seeking the Clerk of Superior Court’s seat held by Republican Robynn Spence, who has filed for re-election. In the race for sheriff, Sheriff Jack Conner (D) is being challenged by Democrat Jane Melton of Lake Lure. Republicans Chris Francis and Darren Hodge have also filed for sheriff.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — For soldiers of the 82nd Airborne’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team, the similarities between Haiti’s capital and the major cities of Iraq are striking. Litter and rubble line smelly streets in neighborhoods with tall metal gates and houses built almost exclusively of concrete. Only here, the soldiers see far more destruction, devastation and suffering. “I’ve been to over 30 countries, and I’ve never seen anything like this.” said Maj. Richard Ojeda, a 2nd Brigade Combat Team officer. Soldiers with the 2nd Brigade began arriving in Haiti shortly after last month’s devastating earthquake. Many of them also have served two tours in the war in Iraq. Like Ojeda, many of the soldiers said they were shocked by Haiti’s dev-
Singing: Sunday, March 7, 2 p.m., Village Chapel Church, 141 Huntley St., Forest City; featuring The Ray Davis Family of Forest City. The Primitive Quartet of Candler, will sing Sunday, March 14, at Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, 1938 Hwy. 221-A in Caroleen. Music begins at 6 p.m. Love offering concert.
McKee Road. Suttle reportedly suffered facial and head injuries and was Tased as he was being arrested.
official/ employee. Sheriff Jack Conner immediately asked the SBI to investigate the incident, since it involved officers in his department.
Suttle was charged with consume alcohol by 19/20, resisting a public officer and assault on a government
In NC House District 112, incumbent Democrat Bob England has not made a decision about filing; but Republicans Mike Hager, Jim Wayne Newton and Alan Toney are seeking the seat. In NC Senate District 46, incumbent Republican Debbie Clary is the only candidate who has filed as of Monday afternoon. County Coroner Shane Earley (D) has announced he will not seek reelection for the job he’s held 20 years. Tommy Raye, (R) has filed for County Coroner. Filing with the State Board of Elections for the US House District 10 seat, held by incumbent Republican Patrick McHenry are McHenry
On Monday Burley was joined by volunteers from Kiwanis, Pilot Club of Rutherford County, Rutherford County Schools and the Rutherford Health Department as each child was fitted and given a helmet. Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com.
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of Hickory and Republican Vance Patterson of Morganton. In US House District 11, Democrat Heath Shuler has filed for re-election. Republicans filing for his seat are Ed Krause of Marion, James Howard of Franklin, Dan Eichenbaum, Murphy, Gregory Newman and Jeff Miller, both of Hendersonville. District Attorney incumbent Democrat Brad Greenway has also filed for relection. Interested candidates have until Friday at 12 p.m. to file with the Board of Elections. For more information about filing, call 287-6030. Contact Gordon via email: jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com
astation. The earthquake killed an estimated 230,000 people, injured about 300,000 more and destroyed or severely damaged a quarter of a million homes. Despite the relief efforts, downtown Port-au-Prince remains littered with the rubble from flattened houses and businesses. Other buildings lean precariously, as if a strong sneeze could topple them. In many places, the stench of death has faded, replaced by the odor of urine. People who chose not to flee to one of the giant tent villages around the city now live in the streets and alleys. About 3,200 2nd Brigade soldiers — along with a few hundred other Fort Bragg troops — are part of the U.S. government’s ongoing efforts to help Haiti rebound.
Arriving days after the earthquake, soldiers worked to save lives. Medics dealt with severed limbs, infected gashes and broken bones. Infantrymen delivered food and water to desperate survivors. Routes were cleared to allow evacuees to safely make it to the airport and to allow aid to go to the hardest-hit areas. Members of the 2nd Brigade have treated 9,800 patients and helped distribute about half a million bottles of water, a million meals and 12 million pounds of bulk food, a spokesman for the brigade said in an e-mail. The 2nd Brigade was prepared for the mission. As the nation’s global response force ready to deploy at a moment’s notice, the brigade had run multiple-day practice drills for emergencies that would require their assistance.
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Singing: Sunday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m.; Bostic Missionary Methodist Church; featuring Tony Burchette.
Gospel singing program: Sunday, Feb. 28, 3 p.m., St. Paul AME Zion Church, 200 Lawing Road, Forest City; on program — St. Luke Holiness Church choir, Four Square Gospel Choir, New Zion Gospel Choir and several other groups; Rev. Beauford Brown, pastor.
number is high. More than a year ago a Rutherford County third grader had a serious bicycle accident and because he was wearing his Safe Kids helmet, he sustained no head injures.
Haiti destruction stuns U.S. troops
Music/concerts
The Royal Quartet will be in concert Sunday, Feb. 28, at Harris Baptist Church. Singing begins at 2 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy also help coordinate the projects in all the schools. Each year Safe Kids presents the free helmets to third graders because of their “impressionable age,” Burley said. Most children this age “do not think it’s not cool to wear a helmet” he said and they begin a habit at an early age and hopefully will continue it forever. Burley said he has no documentation as to how many head and brain injuries have been prevented due to bicycle helmets, but he knows the
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Cavaliers cruise in playoff opener
LaDainian Tomlinson is done in San Diego SAN DIEGO (AP) — LaDainian Tomlinson was released Monday by the San Diego Chargers, ending a brilliant nine-year run in which he became one of the NFL’s greatest running backs. The move had been expected for some time. Tomlinson, who turned 30 last summer, was injured early in the 2009 season and finished with 730 yards on 223 carries for an average of 3.3 yards per carry, all career lows.
By JACOB CONLEY Sports Reporter
PhilaU’s Magee set to eclipse Knight PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Herb Magee has always put comfort over style. Take his attire for road games. Magee eschews designer labels for a black sweatsuit. Just a small Philadelphia University Basketball logo near the zipper of his shirt. Comfort over style. The Boston Celtics drafted Magee out of PhilaU (then known as Philadelphia Textile) with the 62nd pick of the 1963 draft. The Boston Garden. The parquet floor. The championship banners. The green leprechaun logo. Magee simply told the Celtics, thanks, but no thanks. He wanted to stay home — where he was comfortable. For years, Magee has put the Division II school on the basketball landscape as he passed one Hall of Fame coach after another on his way up the record book. The 68-year-old Magee has approached the biggest milestone of all: 903. Magee is one victory from becoming the winningest coach in NCAA history. He is tied with former Army, Indiana and Texas Tech coach Bob Knight at 902 victories. Magee is 902352 in 43 years at the Division II school and can surpass Knight (902-371) on Tuesday when the Rams play GoldeyBeacom College.
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East Rutherford’s Zack Price (24) looks on as teammate Devince Boykins (15) goes for the dunk against Cuthbertson Monday during the game at East Rutherford High School.
FOREST CITY — East Rutherford rode the hot shooting of Raheem Hampton, Rob Gray and Devince Boykins — who combined to knock down 13 three-pointers — past Cuthbertson, 81-63, on Monday in the opening round of the state playoffs. “Team, team team, team, team,” said East coach Brad LeVine. “We played as a team and shared the wealth. When we do that, I think we can be a very good team.” The visitors jumped to an early, 7-1, lead, but after an East time out, Gray scored five straight points as part of a 10-0 Cavaliers’ run that gave the East an 11-7 lead. Hampton then nailed a triple as East took a 15-12 lead after the first quarter. After Cuthbertson tied the score at 17 early in the second, Ricky Wilkerson converted a three-point play and Hampton went on a personal 5-0 run. Gray then turned the same trick as East exploded to a 12-point lead. Boykins then knocked down a triple of his own, but the Cavaliers from Union County knocked down a shot from long distance as the home team took a 38-26 lead into the locker room. Boykins, who had 14 rebounds and six assists to go with his 17 points, continued to show his touch from outside as he knocked down three shots from distance in the Cav’s first four processions as East grabbed a 52-35 midway through the third quarter. A Hampton three-pointer pushed the lead to 20 and the Please see Boys, Page 8
Race fans feel safe despite track death CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — Race fans who were present when a woman was killed by a tire that flew off a crashing dragster said Monday that they feel safe at the track despite the weekend accident in suburban Phoenix. Many of the fans who returned to Chandler’s Firebird International Raceway for the NHRA Arizona Nationals said it was a freak accident that won’t stop them from attending. They also said they hope NHRA officials won’t add netting or otherwise restrict how they watch races.
R-S Central’s Shannon Hines (21) moves to recover the ball from A Fred T. Foard player during the action Monday at Central.
Local Sports BASEBALL GWU vs Appalachian State at mcNair Field
On TV Noon (USA) Olpymics 2:30 p.m. (FSS) UEFA Champions League Soccer Teams TBA. 3 p.m. (WYFF) Olympics 7 p.m. (ESPN) College Basketball Illinois at Michigan. (ESPN2) College Basketball Georgetown at Louisville. (FSS) College Basketball Virginia at Miami. 8 p.m. (WYFF) Olympics 9 p.m. (ESPN) College Basketball Tennessee at Florida
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Lady Hilltoppers upend Foard, 70-59 By KEVIN CARVER Sports Reporter
RUTHERFORDTON — Three Lady Hilltoppers scored in double figures as R-S Central’s girl’s basketball team defeated Fred T. Foard, 70-59, Monday night in the first round of the NCHSAA 3A playoffs. The win also ends the ladies’ twoyear playoff drought in which they were handed first round losses by Olympic and then last year by, Erwin at the horn. “Our traps worked well tonight and we got some steals in their offensive
half court sets,” R-S Central girls basketball coach Darius Fuller said. “I thought we did a good job in being active on defense and I am proud of the way we responded tonight when we needed too. Many teams end the season tonight, but we get another opportunity to play one more day and that is what the playoffs are about.” Leading Central was Shannon Hines, who had a game high 31 points. Melissa McLaughlin (8 rebounds, 7 steals) added 14 points and Taylor McDaniel 12 points and 7 rebounds, but they both also played significant roles at other times as well
on the night. Although Central won by 11, Foard (10-14) wouldn’t make things so easy for the home team. Lady Hilltoppers’ senior McLaughlin scored a runner in the lane to keep R-S Central up, 19-17, after the first period. Central (17-8) stepped up the tempo and forced Foard into 10-second quarter turnovers. Following the Lady Tigers’ Chelsea Turner’s 3 for a 20-19 take over of the lead. Central’s McLaughlin hit a jumper from the baseline, then Hines collected a steal Please see Girls, Page 8
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BASKETBALL National Basketball Association
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Boston 35 19 .648 Toronto 31 24 .564 Philadelphia 21 34 .382 New York 19 36 .352 New Jersey 5 51 .089 Southeast Division W L Pct Orlando 38 19 .667 Atlanta 34 20 .630 Miami 29 28 .509 Charlotte 27 27 .500 Washington 20 34 .358 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 43 14 .754 Chicago 29 27 .527 Milwaukee 29 28 .481 Detroit 20 35 .364 Indiana 19 36 .345 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Dallas 35 21 .625 San Antonio 31 23 .574 New Orleans 30 26 .536 Houston 28 27 .509 Memphis 28 27 .509 Northwest Division W L Pct Denver 37 19 .661 Utah 36 19 .655 Oklahoma City 33 21 .611 Portland 32 26 .552 Minnesota 13 44 .228 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Lakers 42 14 .750 Phoenix 34 23 .596 L.A. Clippers 22 33 .400 Sacramento 18 38 .321 Golden State 16 39 .291
GB — 4 1/2 14 1/2 16 31 GB — 2 1/2 9 9 1/2 17 GB — 13 15 1/2 22 23 GB — 3 5 6 1/2 6 1/2 GB — 1/2 3 6 24 1/2 GB — 8 1/2 19 1/2 24 25 1/2
Sunday’s Games Orlando 101, Cleveland 95 Denver 114, Boston 105 Detroit 109, San Antonio 101, OT Memphis 104, New Jersey 94 Oklahoma City 109, Minnesota 107 New Orleans 102, Houston 94 Golden State 108, Atlanta 104 Phoenix 104, Sacramento 88 Utah 93, Portland 89, OT Monday’s Games Washington 101, Chicago 95 Milwaukee 83, New York 67 Indiana at Dallas, late Atlanta at Utah, late Charlotte at L.A. Clippers, late Tuesday’s Games New Orleans at Cleveland, 7 p.m. New York at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Portland at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Memphis, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Detroit at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Philadelphia at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Minnesota at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Memphis at Washington, 7 p.m. Portland at Toronto, 7 p.m. Indiana at Chicago, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Orlando at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Charlotte at Utah, 9 p.m. Philadelphia at Phoenix, 9 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 9 p.m. Detroit at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Monday’s College Basketball Scores
EAST Connecticut 73, West Virginia 62 Immaculata 87, Gwynedd-Mercy 82 Indiana, Pa. 72, Lake Erie 66 Queens, N.Y. 83, Molloy 74 SOUTH Appalachian St. 58, Elon 54 Bethune-Cookman 52, Howard 44 Chattanooga 78, Davidson 73 Delaware St. 59, Coppin St. 43 Georgia Southern 83, Samford 77 Hampton 70, Florida A&M 61 James Madison 96, Longwood 86 Limestone 86, Mars Hill 81 Morgan St. 65, Md.-Eastern Shore 61 Norfolk St. 82, S. Carolina St. 62 Wheeling Jesuit 88, Salem International 64 Winston-Salem 79, N. Carolina A&T 74 The Top Twenty Five
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll: Record Pts Pvs 1. Kansas (61) 26-1 1,621 1 2. Kentucky (4) 26-1 1,559 2 3. Purdue 23-3 1,470 4 4. Syracuse 25-2 1,455 5 5. Duke 23-4 1,323 6 6. Kansas St. 22-4 1,302 7 7. Villanova 22-4 1,189 3 8. West Virginia 21-5 1,183 8 9. Ohio St. 21-7 1,097 9 10. New Mexico 25-3 997 12 11. Georgetown 18-7 846 10 12. Pittsburgh 21-6 806 19 13. BYU 25-3 795 16 14. Michigan St. 21-7 794 11 15. Butler 25-4 673 18 16. Vanderbilt 20-6 599 17 17. Wisconsin 20-7 528 14 18. Gonzaga 22-5 506 13 19. Tennessee 20-6 480 20 20. Temple 22-5 452 21 21. Texas 21-6 445 15 22. Texas A&M 19-7 225 24
23. Richmond 24. Baylor 25. N. Iowa
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The Women’s Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll: Record Pts Pvs 1. Connecticut (40) 27-0 1,000 1 2. Stanford 25-1 959 2 3. Nebraska 25-0 918 3 4. Tennessee 24-2 882 5 5. Xavier 22-3 809 6 6. Duke 23-4 791 8 7. Notre Dame 23-3 724 4 8. West Virginia 24-3 706 9 9. Florida St. 23-4 676 10 10. Ohio St. 26-4 663 7 11. Oklahoma 19-7 592 11 12. Texas A&M 19-6 514 15 13. Georgetown 22-4 493 14 14. Texas 19-7 457 12 15. Iowa St. 20-5 426 13 16. Kentucky 23-4 422 16 17. Baylor 19-7 372 18 18. St. John’s 21-5 309 22 19. Gonzaga 23-4 236 21 20. LSU 18-7 185 23 21. Virginia 20-6 176 — 22. Georgia Tech 21-7 129 19 23. Oklahoma St. 18-8 118 17 24. Georgia 20-7 114 20 24. Hartford 23-3 114 — Sunday’s College Basketball Scores EAST Binghamton 81, UMBC 61 Bucknell 69, Colgate 49 Duquesne 73, Dayton 71 Holy Cross 64, American U. 51 Lafayette 90, Lehigh 75 Maine 66, Hartford 52 Merchant Marine 75, Drew 62 Pittsburgh 70, Villanova 65 Rochester Tech 91, Stevens Tech 75 Saint Louis 69, Massachusetts 56 St. Bonaventure 77, La Salle 66 Wells 82, Penn St.-Harrisburg 70 Yeshiva 60, NYU-Poly 50 SOUTH Centre 76, Rhodes 61 Clark Atlanta 69, Morehouse 55 Duke 67, Virginia Tech 55 ETSU 63, S.C.-Upstate 56 MIDWEST DePauw 92, Birmingham-Southern 82 Marquette 79, Cincinnati 76, OT Ohio St. 74, Michigan St. 67 Washington, Mo. 95, Carnegie-Mellon 58 Wisconsin 70, Northwestern 63 FAR WEST Arizona St. 73, Arizona 69
GF 178 166 149 164 162
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WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF 61 41 15 5 87 199 61 33 23 5 71 170 61 28 21 12 68 159 62 28 25 9 65 163 63 25 28 10 60 166 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF Vancouver 61 37 22 2 76 194 Colorado 61 35 20 6 76 178 Calgary 62 30 23 9 69 156 Minnesota 61 30 27 4 64 171 Edmonton 61 19 36 6 44 153 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF San Jose 62 40 13 9 89 204 Phoenix 63 37 21 5 79 167 Los Angeles 61 37 20 4 78 185 Dallas 61 28 21 12 68 175 Anaheim 62 30 25 7 67 177
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Sunday’s Games No games scheduled Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled
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Sunday’s Women’s Basketball Scores EAST Albany, N.Y. 64, New Hampshire 62, OT Drew 60, Merchant Marine 48 Fairfield 69, Rider 60 Hartford 61, Boston U. 38 Hofstra 68, Drexel 67, OT Iona 57, St. Peter’s 41 Lehman 73, Brooklyn 56 Loyola, Md. 71, Niagara 63 Manhattan 78, Canisius 71 Marist 71, Siena 52 Northeastern 50, Georgia St. 40 Penn St.-Harrisburg 63, St. Elizabeth 59 Stevens Tech 70, Rochester Tech 53 Syracuse 76, Rutgers 45 Vermont 67, UMBC 50 SOUTH Aquinas 55, Indiana Tech 45 Auburn 50, Mississippi St. 36 Centre 65, Rhodes 51 Delaware 65, William & Mary 52 Dist. of Columbia 75, Newport News 51 Duke 71, Maryland 59 Florida 64, Georgia 57 Georgia Tech 77, Miami 73 James Madison 65, Old Dominion 59 Kentucky 71, South Carolina 50 Middle Tennessee 100, South Alabama 78 N.C. State 74, North Carolina 63 Peace 69, Salem, N.C. 59 SMU 74, Marshall 64 Saint Joseph’s 67, Richmond 66 Tulsa 61, East Carolina 57 UNC Wilmington 64, Towson 57 Va. Commonwealth 65, George Mason 55 Vanderbilt 68, Mississippi 59 Virginia Tech 69, Boston College 64 MIDWEST Bradley 63, Drake 55 DePauw 65, Birmingham-Southern 39 Illinois 61, Purdue 57 Michigan St. 71, Ohio St. 68, OT Minnesota 59, Indiana 50 N. Iowa 73, Creighton 57 Northwestern 72, Iowa 66 Oklahoma 64, Kansas St. 58 South Dakota 63, SIU-Edwardsville 52 Wisconsin 73, Michigan 61 SOUTHWEST Alabama 69, Arkansas 58 Ark.-Little Rock 78, North Texas 62 Texas Tech 68, Kansas 51 FAR WEST Utah 73, San Diego St. 55
GASTONIA — R-S Central boys basketball faced a top ten 3A team Monday night in Hunter Huss and they played like it. R-S Central lost 84-54 on the road, which ends the Hilltoppers season at 13-10 on the year. “Huss’ athleticism and length was something we haven’t experienced all year. We were nervous, rushed shots and missed open looks when we had them in the first half,” R-S Central coach Greg Wright said. “Once we settled down in the second half on offense, we were OK from that aspect, but we were horrific on defense all night.” The Hilltoppers were down 20-9 after the first quarter, and a 26-8 second quarter for Huss did Central in as they looked at a 46-17 halftime deficit.
R-S Central was led by Shaq Wilkins 11 points.
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Lady Cavs end season with loss
Lap Leaders: J.Montoya 1-29; J.Johnson 30-37; B.Vickers 38-39; D.Blaney 40-42; J.Johnson 43-55; K.Harvick 56-59; J.Johnson 60-61; K.Harvick 62-81; J.Johnson 82-86; K.Harvick 87-89; J.Johnson 90-97; M.Martin 98-100; J.Johnson 101-134; Ku.Busch 135; J.Johnson 136-142; J.Gordon 143-153; J.Burton 154; Ky.Busch 155-165; J.Burton 166-181; C.Bowyer 182-183; M.Martin 184-185; B.Vickers 186-188; D.Hamlin 189-194; S.Speed 195-197; J.Burton 198-226; J.Johnson 227-250. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): J.Johnson, 8 times for 101 laps; J.Burton, 3 times for 46 laps; J.Montoya, 1 time for 29 laps; K.Harvick, 3 times for 27 laps; Ky.Busch, 1 time for 11 laps; J.Gordon, 1 time for 11 laps; D.Hamlin, 1 time for 6 laps; M.Martin, 2 times for 5 laps; B.Vickers, 2 times for 5 laps; S.Speed, 1 time for 3 laps; D.Blaney, 1 time for 3 laps; C.Bowyer, 1 time for 2 laps; Ku.Busch, 1 time for 1 lap. GA 144 179 160 169 194
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Margin of Victory: 1.523 seconds. Caution Flags: 6 for 30 laps. Lead Changes: 26 among 13 drivers.
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Cavaliers kept that advantage until late in the quarter, but East still had a comfortable 17-point lead going into the fourth. Boykins showed off his inside game early in the final period, splitting two defenders and throwing down a tomahawk slam that brought the partisan crowd to its feet. East continued to keep Cuthbertson at arm’s length thanks to the outside shooting of Hampton as East moved to the 2nd round by virtue of an 83-61 win. Hampton led East with 22 points, while Gray poured in 18. The Cavaliers will host Salisbury on Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
(Start position in parentheses) 1. (7) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet 2. (6) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet 3. (14) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet 4. (10) Mark Martin, Chevrolet 5. (19) Joey Logano, Toyota 6. (12) Kurt Busch, Dodge 7. (20) Matt Kenseth, Ford 8. (3) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet 9. (16) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet 10. (35) Greg Biffle, Ford 11. (13) Scott Speed, Toyota 12. (23) Brian Vickers, Toyota 13. (31) Carl Edwards, Ford 14. (9) Kyle Busch, Toyota 15. (11) David Reutimann, Toyota 16. (8) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge 17. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet 18. (36) Paul Menard, Ford 19. (22) Regan Smith, Chevrolet 20. (28) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet 21. (21) Brad Keselowski, Dodge 22. (17) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet 23. (15) David Ragan, Ford 24. (37) Elliott Sadler, Ford 25. (29) AJ Allmendinger, Ford 26. (41) David Gilliland, Ford 27. (33) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet 28. (43) Max Papis, Toyota 29. (25) Denny Hamlin, Toyota 30. (39) Travis Kvapil, Ford 31. (38) Kevin Conway, Ford 32. (27) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet 33. (40) Robby Gordon, Toyota 34. (4) Kasey Kahne, Ford 35. (26) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota 36. (18) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet 37. (2) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet 38. (42) Boris Said, Ford 39. (34) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota 40. (32) Joe Nemechek, Toyota 41. (5) Dave Blaney, Toyota 42. (30) Michael McDowell, Toyota 43. (24) Aric Almirola, Chevrolet Average Speed of Race Winner: 141.911 mph. Time of Race: 3 hours, 31 minutes, 24 seconds.
HOCKEY EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF New Jersey 61 37 21 3 77 162 Pittsburgh 62 36 22 4 76 195 Philadelphia 60 32 25 3 67 179 N.Y. Rangers 62 28 27 7 63 161 N.Y. Islanders 62 25 29 8 58 159
Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts Ottawa 63 36 23 4 76 Buffalo 60 33 18 9 75 Boston 60 27 22 11 65 Montreal 63 29 28 6 64 Toronto 61 19 31 11 49 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts Washington 62 41 13 8 90 Tampa Bay 61 26 24 11 63 Atlanta 60 26 24 10 62 Florida 61 24 27 10 58 Carolina 61 24 30 7 55
Top 12 in Points: 1. K.Harvick, 331; 2. C.Bowyer, 312; 3. G.Biffle, 304; 4. J.McMurray, 302; 5. J.Burton, 300; 6. M.Martin, 297; 7. M.Kenseth, 288; 8. D.Reutimann, 273; 9. J.Logano, 263; 10. C.Edwards, 262; 11. Ku.Busch, 254; 12. J.Johnson, 253.
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and a layup off the window. Following another Foard turnover, Alyssia Watkins sped inside for two off the glass and Hines earned a free throw as a 7-0 Central run led to a 26-20 Lady Hilltopper advantage. Central went on to a 36-28 lead at the half. Foard wouldn’t go away as they used an 11-3 run to begin second half. The run ended on a threepoint play by Tonya Propst to reel the game back to a one-point lead for R-S Central at 40-39. Central, in the last four minutes of the third period, answered with a 15-7 run of their own as Hines swished two three’s. It ended on McDaniel’s turnaround shot off an offensive rebound to put Central up 55-46 heading into the final frame. Central hit its first two baskets in the fourth and Foard could only cut the lead down to eight during the whole quarter. Propst and Carissa Young paced the Lady Tigers with 13 each. Central shot 26-of-62 from the field, while Foard was 17-of-67. Oddly, Foard was 21-of32 from the free throw line on the night. Central moves on to play at Franklin (23-5) in the second round on Wednesday at 7 p.m. NEW LONDON — East Rutherford was led by 29 points from Shaquisha Dawkins, but it was not enough, as the Lady Cavaliers fell to North Stanly, 60-55, in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs Monday. East Rutherford (14-11) was only down by three at the end of the third, but a back and forth struggle for the game went the way of the Lady Comets late in the contest. “We left it all on the floor tonight,” East Rutherford coach Larry Ross said. “In the fourth quarter, we shot the ball well, but they shot pretty much lights out.”
TJCA falls to Highland Tech GASTONIA — Highland Tech ousted Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy from the NCHSAA Class 1A playoffs Monday night. The Rams beat the Lady Gryphons, 47-37, in a first round game. TJCA (9-16) was led by Victoria Bennett who scored 14 points and Anna Dedmon who chipped in 11.
UConn upends Mountaineers to keep tourney hopes alive
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Kemba Walker scored 21 points and Jerome Dyson added 17 as Connecticut beat No. 8 West Virginia 73-62 on Monday night, the Huskies’ third win this season over a top 10 team. Stanley Robinson had 15 points and 13 rebounds for UConn (17-11, 7-8 Big East), which has won three straight to keep its NCAA tournament hopes alive. Devin Ebanks had 17 points and nine rebounds for West Virginia (21-6, 10-5), which finished the game without coach Bob Huggins, who received two technical fouls in the final minute.
UConn hit 30 of 42 free throws and Walker was 14 of 17 from the line. West Virginia was 12 of 23 from the free throw line and hit just four of 18 3-point attempts.
Appalachian St. 58, Elon 54. ELON (AP) — Donald Sims scored 25 points to lead Appalachian State to a 58-54 win over Elon on Monday night. Sims shot 8-for-18 from the field and added six rebounds for the Mountaineers (18-11, 11-5 Southern Conference). Isaac Butts chipped in with
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a double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Appalachian State held a 56-54 lead with 32 seconds left after Jeremi Booth made one of two from the free throw line. Elon had a chance to tie, but Chris Long missed a layup with 19 seconds remaining. Sims then made two free throws with 17 seconds left to secure the win. Adam Constantine finished with 13 points and seven rebounds to lead the Phoenix (8-20, 5-11). TJ Douglas added 12 points, while Long dished out seven assists.
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RCR showing is early signs of progress By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
CHARLOTTE — Richard Childress Racing was shut out of almost everything last season, from Victory Lane to the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship and just about everything in between. A mediocre race team has never been acceptable to Childress, a former driver who had successfully transitioned into ownership of an organization that boasts six Cup championships. So he swapped entire crews, moved around management and hired new people. After a year of numerous moves designed to get his team back on track, Childress is finally seeing tangible progress. Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Clint Bowyer have opened the year with very strong races, putting RCR cars in contention to win late at both the season-opening Daytona 500 and Sunday’s race at California. Although RCR is still looking for its first points victory since Burton’s win at Charlotte in Oct., 2008, it’s become clear the organization will win its share of races this season. “We feel like the effort we’ve put in is starting to pay off,” said Mike Dillon, vice president of competition. “But we still didn’t win a race. We had an opportunity to, and giving yourself an opportunity leads to wins. Saying anything beyond that right now is just like people celebrating on the white flag lap. “We’re just 10 laps in with a long way to go.” But RCR has come so far that their strong start to this season can’t go unnoticed. A year after all four of its teams failed to win a race and missed the Chase — Bowyer at 15th was RCR’s highest ranked driver — the organization is now holding down three of the top five spots in the standings. Harvick is the current points leader with two top-seven finishes this season. He won the exhibition Budweiser Shootout, and might have won the Daytona 500 if not for a final caution. He chased down leader Jimmie Johnson on Sunday, only to bump the wall in the closing laps of his pursuit to cause just enough damage that he had to settle for second place. Bowyer is currently second in points, just 19 behind his teammate. He too was strong at Daytona, where he finished fourth, but more impressively wound up eighth on Sunday despite three different bouts of overheating. Burton is fifth in points, 31 back, and coming off a third-place run at California, where he led 46 laps. His 11th-place finish at Daytona is the lowest of the RCR cars this season. They want more, though. Bowyer praised RCR’s effort after his eighthplace run, but still characterized Sunday as a “frustrating day.” What’s not lost on Bowyer is just how bad it could have been. When faced with adversity last year, the RCR teams usually crumbled and left the track with yet another sub-par day. Not so on Sunday, which Dillon noted requires companywide commitment and is a major achievement. “It’s so easy for little things to ruin the day, and for more than a year, those little things did ruin our days,” Dillon said. “But then you look at Sunday, when (Bowyer) overheated three times, overcame it each time and came out with an eighth-place finish. We weren’t able to do that as a company a year ago, and that really hurts you. Those types of bad days can really slow your momentum down.” There’s no time for that now, not after Childress took the steps to reorganize his race team. Everything looked great in 2008, when all three RCR cars made the Chase and even flirted with the championship. So there was no reason to reinvent the wheel for 2009, even as the team expanded to four cars with the addition of Casey Mears. Only it became clear to Childress very early that what worked a year ago wasn’t working anymore, particularly not after all the other teams made so many offseason gains. Childress’ first solution was a total swap of teams for Harvick and Mears, a move he made in April in a futile attempt to save the season. When that didn’t yield the gains he had hoped, Childress piece by piece began adding a new layer at RCR of key personnel needed to focus on overall improvement. Scott Miller, Burton’s crew chief, moved to director of competition and Kent Day joined RCR as technical director of competition. Will Lind, who spent two years as director of competition, instead shifted to a new role as business director of competition. Still, it’s a very long season and there will certainly bumps along the way. There’s still a long way to go at RCR before it’s consistently chasing down Johnson and the rest of Hendrick Motorsports on the track and in the standings.
Wrestler’s wife charged with assaulting him CHARLOTTE (AP) — Police say the wife of pro wrestler Ric Flair has been charged with assaulting him in their North Carolina home. In a statement, Flair called the incident an unfortunate disagreement and said he did nothing wrong. Authorities say officers were called to Flair’s home in south Charlotte on Sunday night. Flair said his wife attacked him after they went out for dinner. He had minor injuries, but refused treatment from paramedics. Police charged 41-year-old Jacqueline Beems with simple assault. She was released from jail a few hours after her arrest. The 60-year-old platinum blond grappler nicknamed “The Nature Boy” is currently wrestling for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling after a long career with World Wrestling Entertainment.
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Germany’s Claudia Nystad, left, and Sweden’s Anna Haag, right, ski during the Women’s Cross Country team sprint freestyle final at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, Monday.
Canada gives up on medals win VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Seeing how their neighbors down south have owned the podium so far, Canadian officials are giving up on their goal of winning the medal count at the Vancouver Olympics. The concession speech by the leader of Canada’s Olympic committee — “I’m not going to live in a fool’s paradise and think we’re going to win” — is pretty realistic. Canadian athletes had only nine medals as of Monday afternoon, one less than the Americans’ bronze medals. The United States has 24 medals, most of all countries. Canada was in a three-way tie for fourth. This white flag is another blow for Canadians still reeling from their hockey team’s loss to the United States on Sunday. It also stings because of the $117 million and five years invested into an “Own The Podium” program aimed at earning the most medals at these Winter Olympics. “I think we did the right thing,” COC head Chris Rudge said. “Would I modify (expectations) based on the knowledge that we have now? Sure I would.” At least the locals still have some measures of revenge. Their men’s curling team — not as popular as the men’s hockey team, but still a source of pride — knocked out the U.S. team Monday, and there’s a good chance the countries will meet in the women’s hockey finals. The Americans advanced with a 9-1 victory over Sweden in the semifinals. Canada was playing Finland later Monday to determine the opponent in the gold-medal game. The final is Thursday. With the U.S. guaranteed no worse than silver, that means the Americans can claim 25 medals, matching their total from the 2006 Turin Games, which had been their record for a Winter Olympics not held in the United States. The U.S. Olympic Committee didn’t offer any targets for Vancouver, but it seems safe to say the delegation has met or even surpassed the best-case scenario. To appreciate how well Americans have done, consider that with 37 events left, they are: n closing in on their record for most medals at any Winter
Games (34, at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games). n in position to win the overall medals count for only the second time. The other was the 1932 Lake Placid Olympics. That was the third Winter Olympics and it featured just 14 events. Yet the medals race certainly isn’t over. Germany tied the Americans for the most gold (seven) and upped its total to 21 with a big haul Monday. The Germans won the women’s cross-country team sprint and got silver in the men’s team sprint and in ski jumping.
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Teichmann. Norway’s Ola Vigen Hattestad —the reigning world champion in the individual and team sprints, and winner of the last two World Cup sprint titles — pulled out because of a sore throat. Americans Torin Koos and Andy Newell were ninth. Germany won the women’s team sprint when Claudia Nystad beat Sweden’s Anna Haag across the line by 0.6 seconds. Americans Caitlin Compton and Kikkan Randall were sixth. Russia took bronze in both events.
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What a day to remember for U.S. coach Mark Johnson. On the 30th anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice” — in which he scored two goals — Johnson saw his team avenge their 2006 Olympic shootout loss to Sweden. The Americans jumped ahead 4-0, then put the game away with four goals early in the third period, all against Kim Martin, the same goalie who stunned them in Turin. Monique Lamoureux scored three goals. Angela Ruggiero, a four-time Olympian playing in her record 250th game, also scored.
Curling Skip John Shuster’s team got an early lead over Canada, but wound up losing 7-2 in a shortened match. The Americans fell to 2-6 going into their finale Monday night against China. Shuster won bronze four years ago, helping bring more attention to this sport. It was the first U.S. curling medal at the Olympics and the first in a major men’s competition since 1978. They couldn’t build on it, though, losing three straight matches in extra ends (which are like innings in baseball). “We’ve played good and just haven’t quite gotten there,” Shuster said.
Cross-Country Both team sprints — a freestyle event with two skiers taking turns going three laps — were decided in dashes to the finish. Norway’s Petter Northug did it in the men’s event, pulling away from Germany’s Axel
On his final jump in the team event, 20-year-old Gregor Schlierenzauer soared farther than anyone else in these Winter Games to wrap up the gold for Austria. This was his third medal; he won bronze in both individual events. Switzerland’s Simon Ammann, who won both individual events, didn’t compete in the team event because his country didn’t have the four jumpers needed for a team.
Bobsled More changes are coming to the Whistler Sliding Center, this time to shave the ice in several tricky curves in hopes of making the track easier for bobsledders to navigate. “It’s still going to be the toughest track in the world. No doubt,” U.S. coach Brian Shimer told The Associated Press. Changes came after a two sleds crashed during supplemental training, which many nations chose to skip, opting for rest instead. The women’s event is Tuesday and Wednesday, with the men’s four-man event Friday and Saturday.
Biathlon Magdalena Neuner of Germany won’t go for a third gold medal, pulling out of the relay on Tuesday because of exhaustion. Neuner said she is “happy and satisfied” with having won gold in the pursuit and mass start races, and silver in the sprint, but that her Olympics have been “incredibly stressful.”
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TYLER, Texas (AP) — Investigators say convenience store video and shoe prints helped them to link two suspects to two church fires in east Texas. Nineteen-year-old Jason Robert Bourque and 21-year-old Daniel George McAllister were charged Sunday with a single felony arson in the torching of the Dover Baptist Church in rural Smith County. Affidavits presented Monday in a state district court in Tyler, about 90 miles east of Dallas, say the footage and prints linked Bourque and McAllister to the Feb. 8 Dover Baptist fire and another the same night at the Clear Spring Missionary Baptist Church, also in Tyler.
Ex-prosecutor pleads
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (AP) — A former North Carolina prosecutor at the center of a scheme to fix drunk-
en-driving tickets has pleaded guilty to obstructing justice and other charges and is headed to prison. Multiple media outlets reported former Johnston County assistant district attorney Cynthia Jaeger admitted Monday to signing dozens of blank dismissal forms that attorneys later used to clear DWI and other types of cases. She pleaded guilty to 10 counts each of felony obstruction of justice and altering official case records.
2 men arrested for attack VIENNA, Va. (AP) — Police in northern Virginia say two 23-yearold men are being extradited from North Carolina for allegedly attacking a cab driver. The Vienna police department says Ronald P. Carrigan and John D. Salathe, both of Vienna, were arrested and charged with attempted robbery and malicious wounding.
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According to the latest census report, the world’s population is approximately 6.8 billion. What is more astounding than that number is that not any two of the 6.8 billion people are exactly alike. That makes all of us unique. There was never or ever will be someone just like you! The fact that you and I are originals brings a priceless value to our lives. One of my primary motivations to being a funeral director is the privilege to help a family define the value of a life that was lived before them. Just as everyone person is unique, there is also no such thing as a standard funeral service that fits all people. How families choose to honor their love one should be a personal matter and I am called to accentuate that personalization. When meeting with a family, I always
look for that special trait that brought meaning to a person’s life. It may be a certain personality trait or ability, a hobby, a favorite sports team, a nickname, an achievement or a person’s spirituality among a list of other things that make us all unique. When planning a funeral or memorial service it is important to communicate with the funeral director what made your loved one so special, and he will in turn help you honor them. It is all bout the Value of a Life!
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Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., center, accompanied by Sen. Jeff Merkley D-Ore., left, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington Monday to discuss the upcoming jobs bill.
Democrats’ jobs bill facing a key hurdle WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are trying to stall a scaledback jobs bill in the hope of adding more tax cuts now that Democrats need GOP help to advance their own and President Barack Obama’s agenda in an election year. The bill, by Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is a far smaller measure than Obama’s $862 billion economic stimulus bill enacted a year ago. It’s also significantly smaller than a rival bipartisan bill unveiled earlier this month by two senior senators. But the measure still features the key job-producing element of that bipartisan accord: Exempting businesses hiring the unemployed from Social Security payroll taxes through December and giving them another $1,000 credit if new workers stay on the job a full year. The wrangling over the jobs issue provides the first major test for both Democrats and Republicans of how to make the Senate work now that Democrats can no longer be guaranteed of defeating GOP filibusters. Assuming Republicans succeed in stalling the measure, Reid likely will offer concessions, a pattern that could play out on a host of issues between now and the November elections. Though employers seldom make hiring decisions on the basis of tax breaks, economist Mark Zandi says the measure could potentially spur 250,000 new private-sector jobs. That’s still less than 4 percent of the 8.4 million jobs lost in the recession. Reid’s bill needs 60 votes to defeat a GOP filibuster and advance to a final vote later this week. But his Democratic caucus controls 59 votes, and New Jersey Democrat Frank Lautenberg is ill and expected to be absent. The White House said Monday that the administration strongly supports Reid’s bill but that it wants additional measures to create jobs. Among Obama’s jobs proposals are a $250 payment to Social Security recipients, $25 billion in help for cash-strapped states and redirecting $30 billion in Wall Street bailout money to help community banks lend to small businesses. Republicans and some Democrats are unhappy that Reid abruptly dumped about $70 billion worth of tax breaks for businesses and individuals, help for the unemployed and additional Medicare payments to
doctors from a compromise measure unveiled earlier this month by Sens. Max Baucus, D-Mont., and Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, the chairman and ranking Republican on the Finance Committee. In addition to the Social Security tax break, the surviving bill would still renew highway programs through December, deposit $20 billion in the highway trust fund and extend a tax break for small businesses buying new equipment. Reid said on a Nevada interview program last week that he originally envisioned a narrowly tailored jobs measure like the one pending now but that too many provisions not directly related to jobs were added during private negotiations among the members of the Finance panel. The larger Finance panel measure included about $33 billion in popular tax breaks, including an income tax deduction for sales and property taxes and a business tax credit for research and development, would be extended through 2010. Those ideas have sweeping support among lawmakers and have been routinely renewed for years. At the same time, however, the embattled majority leader is facing a Feb. 28 deadline. That’s when key provisions like unemployment insurance for the long-term jobless and health insurance subsidies for the unemployed expire. Also set to lapse are key provisions of the anti-terror Patriot Act, as well as laws helping small businesses and satellite television providers. Business groups say companies are unlikely to hire workers just to receive a tax break. But economist Zandi of Moody’s Economy.com has said that the core provision of Reid’s bill, the tax breaks for businesses making new hires, has the potential to create 250,000 new hires this year. At about $45,000 per additional job, that means most of the tax benefits would go to companies that would have hired new workers anyway. “Obviously it’s not very efficient,” Zandi said. “It’s something worthwhile doing as an insurance policy but it’s something one would want to do in any other circumstance.” Other ideas on the Democrats’ legislative agenda to boost jobs include money for retrofitting homes to make them more energy efficient, help for state governments to retain teaching jobs and help for small businesses.
NYC terror suspect enters a guilty plea NEW YORK (AP) — A former airport shuttle driver accused of buying beauty supplies to make bombs for an attack on New York City subways pleaded guilty Monday, admitting he agreed to conduct an al-Qaida-led “martyrdom plan” because of U.S. involvement in his native Afghanistan. Najibullah Zazi told a judge the terror network recruited him to be a suicide bomber in New York, where he went to high school and once worked a coffee car just blocks from the World Trade Center site. “I would sacrifice myself to bring attention to what the U.S. military was doing to civilians in Afghanistan,” Zazi said in court. The Associated Press learned earlier this month that the jailed Zazi had recently volunteered information about the bomb plot in the first step toward a plea deal. His cooperation suggests prosecutors hope to expand the case and bring charges against other suspects in one of the most serious terrorism threats in the U.S. since Sept. 11, 2001. Zazi, 25, pleaded guilty to conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction, conspiring to commit murder in a foreign country and providing material support for a terrorist organization. He faces a life prison sentence without parole.
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Four-day rally takes a pause on Wall Street
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NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market paused from a four-day rally Monday and closed modestly lower after big consumer companies gave a cautious outlook for economic growth. The market, which has advanced on stronger economic signs, fluctuated after Lowe’s Cos. and Campbell Soup Co. reported higher earnings but reminded investors that a recovery among consumers is expected to be slow. Stocks drew some support from news that oil field services company Schlumberger Ltd. agreed to buy Smith International Inc. “Corporate America is being cautious with their earnings predictions,” said Roy Williams, CEO at Prestige Wealth Management Group. A recovery in consumer spending hasn’t happened as fast as executives have hoped, he said. Trading was also fragmented as investors hunted for deals following last week’s big rally. The Dow Jones industrial average posted its best weekly gain since November on strong earnings and economic reports. “I wouldn’t read too much into this,” Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at Standard & Poor’s, said of Monday’s trading. “There could be some minor profit-taking.” The Dow fell 18.97, or 0.2 percent, to 10,383.38. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 1.16, or 0.1 percent, to 1,108.01, while the Nasdaq composite index fell 1.84, or 0.1 percent, to 2,242.03. Rising stocks were about even with losers on the New York Stock Exchange, where volume came to a light 944 million shares. Consumers are holding off on big purchases like home renovations because employment is still a concern, Goldman said. That hurts companies like Lowe’s that rely on big spending from U.S. customers. But they’re also being choosy when it comes to staples including food. Campbell’s report reflected that caution. The National Association for Business Economics echoed a similar tone that the economy is getting better, but at a sluggish pace. It reaffirmed in its latest outlook that an economic recovery remains on track, though it will be slow. The group of economists expects to see job growth later this quarter, but unemployment is expected to stay above 9 percent throughout the year. High unemployment — the rate currently stands at 9.7 percent — remains a major obstacle for a strong, sustained recovery. It has also dragged down consumer spending and confidence, which hurts companies like Lowe’s and Campbell Soup. Meanwhile, bond prices also traded in a tight range. Long-term bonds fell slightly, while shortterm rates increased — a sign that investors might expect the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark rates in the coming months. Fed chairman Ben Bernanke is scheduled to give his semiannual report on the economy and interest rates to Congress later this week. Last week the Fed started to remove its extraordinary stimulus measures put in place during the recession. It increased the rate it charges banks for emergency loans. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 3.80 percent, from 3.78 percent late Friday.
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In this photo taken Jan. 28, customers Brenda Cox, left, and Bill Williford, center, check out at a Lowe’s store in North Little Rock, Ark. Costs cuts and a modest sales gain helped Lowe’s Cos.’ fourth-quarter profit rise 27 percent, the No. 2 home-improvement chain said Monday, Associated Press
Lowe’s profit up, outlook improves NEW YORK (AP) — Consumers responded to Lowe’s rebates for higher-priced items such as cabinets and countertops, a sign home owners are starting to consider bigger remodeling projects as the economy stabilizes. Modestly higher sales and cost cutting helped Lowe’s fourthquarter profit rise 27 percent, the first quarterly increase since 2007, the company reported Monday. “Our results in both flooring and cabinets and countertops are another sign that consumers are beginning to show willingness to tackle big-ticket discretionary projects,” Chief Operating Officer Larry Stone said. The No. 2 home-improvement chain also said Monday that it expects sales to rise this year as
the long-suffering housing market and broader economy recover. Still, a snowy February kept Lowe’s cautious about the firstquarter outlook. “During the quarter, we saw sequential improvement in bigger ticket projects,” said CEO Robert A. Niblock in a call with investors. “We view this as an encouraging sign regarding consumer’s willingness to take on larger, more discretionary products. There is still a “psychological impact” of consumers’ worries about falling home prices and unemployment, he said, but overall, “the economic outlook is much better than a year ago.” Quarterly profit rose 27 percent to $205 million, or 14 cents per share, from $162 million, or 11 cents per share last year, ahead of the 12 cents per share
analysts polled by Thomson Reuters, on average, expected. It was the first year-over-year increase in earnings since the second quarter of 2007. Revenue edged up nearly 2 percent to $10.17 billion, from $9.98 billion last year, while analysts expected revenue of $10 billion. Popular sellers included appliances, seasonal products, paint, flooring and cabinets and countertops. Niblock said the federal cashfor-appliances rebate program, which offers mail-in rebates on energy-efficient appliances, did not notably affect fourth-quarter results. Lowe’s also authorized a $5 billion share buyback program. It has no expiration date but the company said it expects to use the full amount over the next three years.
BoA hires two former Merrill execs CHARLOTTE (AP) — Bank of America Corp. said Monday that former Merrill Lynch executives Sam Chapin and Todd Kaplan are returning to serve as executive vice chairmen of its global banking operations. The two investment bankers have a long history with Merrill Lynch, which was purchased by Bank of America in January 2009. Chapin spent 26 years with Merrill, serving as a vice chairman and member of the executive client coverage group from 2003 to 2009. Kaplan logged 22 years at
Merrill, where he was in charge of the global principal investments unit. The two executives were among a larger group of veteran investment bankers who left before and after the heavily scrutinized acquisition was completed. The bank faced several regulatory investigations into the Merrill Lynch acquisition, including federal and state demands for information about the billions of dollars in bonuses paid to Merrill Lynch employees just before the deal was sealed. Bank of America was among hundreds of banks that received government support through
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the government’s Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP. The bank received $25 billion as part of the initial round of investments when the credit crisis peaked in the fall of 2008. It received an additional $20 billion in January 2009, shortly after it acquired Merrill Lynch. On Monday, a federal judge approved a $150 million settlement between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Bank of America over civil charges accusing the bank of misleading shareholders about the bonuses and billions in losses at the New York-based investment bank.
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New credit card rules may bring shock to some
NEW YORK (AP) — Your next credit card statement is going to contain an ugly truth: how much that card really costs to use. Now, thanks to a longawaited law that goes into effect Monday, you’ll know that if you pay the minimum on a $3,000 balance with a 14 percent interest rate, it could take you 10 years to pay off. “Jaws will drop,” said David Robertson, publisher of The Nilson Report, a newsletter that tracks the industry. “I don’t doubt for a nanosecond that it’s going to give a lot of people a sinking feeling in their stomachs.” That’s not all that will make them queasy. During the past nine months, credit card companies jacked up interest rates, created new fees and cut credit lines. They also closed down millions of accounts. So a law hailed as the most sweeping piece of consumer legislation in decades has helped make it more difficult for millions of Americans to get credit, and made that credit more expensive. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. The law that President Barack Obama signed last May shields card users from sudden interest rate hikes, excessive fees and other gimmicks that card companies have used to drive up profits. Consumers will save at least $10 billion a year from curbs on interest rate increases alone, according to the Pew Charitable Trust, which tracks credit card issues. But there was a catch. Card companies had nine months to prepare while certain rules were clarified by the Federal Reserve. They used that time to take actions that ended up hurting the same customers who were supposed to be helped. Consumer advocates say the law still offers important protections for the users of some 1.4 billion credit cards. “We expected some rate increases; we expected some annual fees,” said Ed Mierzwinski of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. To be sure, the law takes effect while credit card com-
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In this 2006 file photo, credit card signs are posted outside a New York parking garage. A law hailed as the most sweeping piece of consumer legislation in decades has helped make it more difficult for millions of Americans to get credit, and made that credit more expensive.
panies are still reeling from the recession. In 2007, the top 12 card issuers earned a combined $19 billion from credit cards, according to The Nilson Report. A year later, amid the financial meltdown, profits for those companies fell more than 65 percent to $6.32 billion. The plunge was largely because defaults ballooned as unemployment soared. Profit figures for 2009 aren’t yet available. But banks wrote off about $35 billion in credit card debt last year, as the unemployment rate topped 10 percent. Analysts predict the default rate will remain at least twice as high as normal through this year, and longer if unemployment stays high. At the same time, the law is expected to cut into future profits. FICO Inc., the com-
pany best known for its credit scores, projects the average card will generate less than $100 a month in revenue within three years, down from $200 a month before the law. That helps explain why the industry reacted so aggressively to the legislation. Among the moves it made: n Resurrected annual fees. Annual fees, common until about 10 years ago, have made a comeback. During the final three months of last year, 43 percent of new offers for credit cards contained annual fees, versus 25 percent in the same period a year earlier, according to Mintel International, which tracks marketing data. Several banks also added these fees to existing accounts. One example: Many Citigroup customers will start paying a $60 annu-
al fee on April 1. n Created new fees and raised old ones. These include a $1 processing fee for paper statements for cards issued by stores such as Victoria’s Secret and Ann Taylor. Another example is a $19 inactivity fee Fifth Third Bank now charges customers who haven’t used their card for twelve months. Other banks increased existing fees. JPMorgan Chase, for instance raised the cost of balance transfers from one card to another to 5 percent of the transfer from 3 percent. n Raised interest rates. The average rate offered for a new card climbed to 13.6 percent last week, from 10.7 percent during the same week a year ago — meaning cardholders had to pay almost 30 percent more in interest, according to Bankrate.com. For millions of other accounts, variable interest rates that can rise with the market replaced fixed rates. The Fed is expected to start raising its benchmark interest rates later this year, which would likely trigger an increase on those cards. Besides making credit more expensive, banks also made it harder to get and keep credit cards. One big reason: Since the financial meltdown, many credit card issuers have been trying to reduce risk. The number of Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards in circulation dropped 15 percent in 2009, for example. Rarely used cards were among the first cut off. Some cards linked to rewards programs for purchases like gasoline were likewise shut down. Card companies also slashed credit limits for millions of accounts that remain open. About 40 percent of banks cut credit lines on existing accounts, according to the consultant TowerGroup, which estimated that such moves eliminated about $1 trillion in available credit. Much of that was unused. Credit lines were frequently cut in regions most affected by the housing crisis and high unemployment, such as
Florida and California, said Curt Beaudouin, a senior analyst at Moody’s Investors Service. “They’re not doing it willy nilly, they’re doing it systematically,” he said. Companies are also making fewer solicitations. Mailed offers for new cards increased in the final three months of 2009 for the first time in two years, but there were only about 575 million. That’s about a third of the average number of quarterly offers from 2000 through 2008, according to Mintel. Because the law makes credit cards less profitable, some subprime borrowers may not be able to get cards at all, at least for the next few years. There’s no fixed definition, but subprime borrowers generally have a FICO score below 660. For a good portion of this group, options may be limited to alternatives like PayPal and other electronic payment services, prepaid cards and payday lenders. Joining those who won’t easily get cards: college students and others under age 21. The law strictly limits card marketing on campuses, ending giveaways like T-shirts and pizza Cards can only be granted to applicants who show they have the means to repay, or those who have a co-signer who can pay. “Some of the more vulnerable parts of the population are a little bit more protected,” said Georgetown University finance professor James Angel. But he predicts card companies will find ways around most of the new restrictions. And once the economy recovers, he expects the lending spigot to open again. In the meantime, there is one group of consumers that banks will chase after — those who carry a balance from month to month for at least part of the year, and pay their bills on time. They’re the most profitable and least risky group for banks. Also a target customer: anyone willing to do more business with the bank that issues their card, say opening a checking or savings account or taking out a mortgage.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top defense leaders said Monday that U.S.-led forces were making steady progress in their efforts in a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan but faced stiffer resistance than expected and the operation would take longer than hoped. Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters at the Pentagon the efforts against the Taliban were “messy” and “incredibly wasteful,” as was war in general. “But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth the cost.” Mullen said the battle and the broader war can be won with the proper resources and strategy. “As you’ve all been seeing, we’re making steady, if perhaps a bit slower than anticipated, progress,” Mullen said.
Mullen also expressed regret for a NATO airstrike that killed at least 27 Afghan civilians. It was the third coalition strike this month to kill noncombatants and drew a sharp rebuke from Afghanistan’s government about endangering civilians. At the same briefing, Defense Secretary Robert Gates defended the top commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, saying McChrystal keenly understands the need to do the utmost to avoid civilian casualties and has made that a top priority. “I have confidence in his judgment,”
Gates said. For 10 days, U.S. and Afghan troops have been fighting holdout Taliban forces in an effort to secure the southern town of Marjah in Helmand province. “The situation remains serious but is no longer deteriorating,” Gates said. On a related subject, Gates said recent arrests of high-level Taliban fighters by Pakistan marks “real progress” by the Islamabad government and “another positive indication” of its commitment to stabilizing its border with Afghanistan. Earlier this month, Pakistani authorities arrested the No. 2 Afghan Taliban leader, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi. Also arrested are a pair of Taliban “shadow governors” from two Afghan provinces and several other militant suspects linked to al-Qaida and the Taliban. Gates told reporters that “what we are seeing is the importance of operations on both sides of the border.” When asked whether the arrests might help turn the tide in the eightyear-war, Mullen cautioned against putting too much stock in any single event. He said “it’s just too early.” “The long view here is the best view,” Mullen said. The Afghanistan Council of Ministers strongly condemned the airstrike, calling it “unjustifiable.”
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spokesman Zemeri Bashary said the airstrike hit three minibuses, which were traveling on a major road near Uruzgan’s border with Day Kundi province. Although the airstrike was not related to the Marjah offensive, civilian casualties undermine NATO’s goal of turning back the Taliban and winning the confidence of the Afghan people — one of the main objectives of the southern operation. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has repeatedly called on NATO to do more to protect civilians during stepped-up military operations. In recent months, NATO has limited airstrikes and tightened rules of engagement on the battlefield to try to protect the Afghan people and win their loyalty from the Taliban. It was the second time in nine days that NATO has apologized for killing civilians. On Feb. 14, two U.S. rockets slammed into a home outside Marjah, killing 12 people, including six children. According to NATO, at least 16 civilians have been killed so far during the offensive; human rights groups say the figure is at least 19.
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Fiancee arouses readers’ ire Dear Abby: I agree with the response you gave to “Low Priority in Pennsylvania” (Dec. 11) that she reconsider her relationship with her fiance, but not for the reason you may think. Unless they are kids just out of college, three years is a long time to be engaged. Add to this the fact that the man seems to be making no moves to blend his old family with his new one, and it suggests to me that he isn’t really serious about making his relationship with “Low Priority” permanent. After three years, a man who is planning to remarry should be gently encouraging his biological children to accept the new relationship. Obviously, when his kids are visiting he is going to spend a lot of time with them on their own, but he shouldn’t be reluctant to show her affection and respect in their presence. That Sunday breakfast would be a perfect opportunity. A man who is serious would wake up the whole house and they’d go to breakfast together. Then afterward, maybe she would go home and he would take all the kids — her son included — to do something fun. Or maybe she should be the one who takes the kids for an afternoon, to give his kids a chance to get used to this new woman and negotiate a relationship with her on their own terms. The fact that he has done none of this should be a huge
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red flag to “Low Priority.” — Jaymi Dear Jaymi: Thank you for writing. Many readers disagreed with my comments and told me emphatically that not only did they regard the man as an uncaring partner, but also as an ineffective parent. Read on: Dear Abby: That man is not being a good parent when he has his kids. A real parent sets bedtimes and teaches the kids to consider all the members of the family. — Elizabeth Dear Abby: Through 23 years of marriage I tolerated isolating behavior from my husband when his two sons were visiting, first as teens and later as young adults. Nothing worked. I had no say in matters pertaining to the two stepsons, even though they affected my marriage and our home life. My marriage ended when I finally decided if I was going to feel alone, I might as well enjoy the benefits. My former husband is now alone and none too happy about it. And his now grown sons are no more concerned with his feelings than he was with mine. — Former Stepmom
Carpal-tunnel treatment Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 64-yearold female with carpal-tunnel syndrome in my right hand. I wear a wrist splint when I go to bed. For many years, it hasn’t been too much of a nuisance, but over the past few months, about once every seven to 10 days, I have an episode of painful numbness that takes more than a half-hour to go away. The incidents happen at night while I am sleeping. I have to get out of bed and try to shake the numbness away. I have also tried running hot water from the faucet over my hands, but it still takes a long time to subside. I do have numbness in my hand during the day, but it is not as intense. It occurs when I apply my makeup, style my hair, write, drive and a few times it has happened while playing tennis. Is there anything short of surgery that can be done? Dear Reader: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition of the hands and wrist. The condi-
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Arlington Ridge NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Justin L. Roper, Unmarried, dated June 18, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina, recorded on June 18, 2007, in Book 962 at Page 611; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the under-signed Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Rutherford County Courthouse, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Forest City, County of Rutherford, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being a part of the property described in that deed recorded in Deed Book 206 on Page 514 of the Rutherford County Registry, and being described by metes and bounds according to a survey by Charles D. Owens, Jr. dated August 11, 1996 as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin on the East side of State Road No. 1979, Morrow Drive, which point is North 48 degrees 42 minutes 05 seconds East 178.73 feet from a nail at the intersection of the center line of said road with the center line of Frazier Drive, State Road No. 2257, and runs thence from the beginning, and with the property of Cecil D. Clark South 63 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds East 172.43 feet to an iron pin; thence North 02 degrees 58 minutes 36 seconds West 160.91 feet to an iron pin; thence North 83 degrees 50 minutes 19 seconds West 151.93 feet to an iron pin on the East side of Morrow Drive, State Road No. 1979; thence along the East side of said Drive South 02 degrees 58 minutes 36 seconds East 100 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.449 of one acre, more or less. Being the same and identical property which was conveyed by Manuel Clinton Seagle and wife, Michelle P. Seagle to Justin Lee Roper by Deed dated June 15, 2007 and of record in Deed Book 935, at Page 656, Rutherford County Registry. Address of property: 304 Morrow Dr, Forest City, NC 28043 Present Record Owners: Justin Lee Roper a/k/a Justin L. Roper The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. In the event that the Owner and Holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, and any Land Transfer Tax. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in his sole discretion, if he believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009.
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Dated: February 10, 2010 David A. Simpson, P.C. Substitute Trustee Attorney at Law Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee 704-442-9500
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18 — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, TUESDAY, February 23, 2010 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 09 SP 374
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 08
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John Kelly and Wife, Teresa Kelly (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Teresa A. Kelly, Trustee of The 236A Grey Rock Trust (Being an Irrevocable Discretionary Spendthrift Trust) and any Amendments thereof ) to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of April, 2007, and recorded in Book 952, Page 12, in Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door at 229 North Main St in the City of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on March 9, 2010 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Rutherford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Steve Logan to First Priority Services, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of August, 2005, and recorded in Book 853, Page 701, in Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door at 229 North Main St in the City of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on March 9, 2010 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Rutherford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
Being all of Lot 236 as shown on survey by R.L. Greene, PLS entitled Grey Rock Subdivision Phase 2A as recorded in Plat Book 26 at Page 115, said plat being one of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 114 through Page 118 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry, reference to said recorded plats being made for a more particular description of said Lot 236. Together with improvements located thereon; Said property being located at: 236 Grey Rock, Lake Lure, North Carolina Together with and subject to all easements, restrictions and rights of ways of record and an non-exclusive appurtenant easement for ingress, egress and regress over and upon all private subdivision roads for Grey Rock at Lake Lure as shown on the above described plats and the plats for Phase 1A as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 25, at Page 188 through 192, plats for 1B as shown on plats recorded in Plat Book 25 at Page 205 through Page 208, plats for Phase 2A as shown on plats for Phase 2A as shown on plats recorded in Book 26, Pages 114 through Pages 118 and to the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Grey Rock as recorded in Book 858, at Page 122 of the Rutherford County Registry. Being a portion of that property to LR Buffalo Creek, LLC by deeds recorded in Deed Book 855, at Page 816, of the Rutherford County Registry and also being recorded in Book 3793, at Page 665 of the Buncombe County Registry. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This 16th day of February, 2010. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 http://sales.hsbfirm.com Case No: 1016610
Being all of Lot 28 of Weatherstone #3 (revised) as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 9 at Page 6 in the Rutherford County Public Registry. Being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin, said iron pin lying on the Southeast side of Greenbriar Lane (SR 1612) said iron pin being the common Northernmost corner of Robert R. Kuehl as described in deed recorded in Deed Book 481, Page 511, Rutherford County Registry, and Common Northwesternmost corner of the tract herein described, said iron pin lying in the Southeastern boundary of Greenbriar Lane right of way and running thence from said beginning point with Southern margin of the Greenbriar Lane right of way, North 55 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 125.01 feet to an iron pin; thence South 34 degrees 40 minutes 13 seconds East 174.97 feet to an iron pin; thence South 55 degrees 16 minutes 31 seconds West 125 feet to an iron pin; thence North 34 degrees 40 minutes 19 seconds West 174.97 feet to the beginning, containing 0.50 acres, according to map and survey by Professional Surveying Services, Nathan Odom, Registered Land Surveyor, dated November 11, 1988. Together with improvements located thereon; Said property being located at: 244 Greenbriar Drive, Forest City, North Carolina Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This 16th day of February, 2010. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 http://sales.hsbfirm.com Case No: 1025840
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Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Nation Health care: pitch from the President
INCOME
President Barack Obama’s health care proposal would lower premiums for some families compared to the House and Senate bills, though it’s less generous than the House version to the lowest-income families. The plan also significantly scales back a tax on high-value insurance plans from the Senate bill that was opposed in the House. Maximum percentage of income paid for premiums, family of four From $22,000 29,000 33,000 44,000 55,000 66,000 77,000
To 29,000 33,000 44,000 55,000 66,000 77,000 88,000
House 1.5% 1.5-3.0 3.0-5.5 5.5-8.0 8.0-10.0 10.0-11.0 11.0-12.0
Senate 2.0 4.0-4.6 4.6-6.3 6.3-8.1 8.1-9.8 9.8 9.8
Proposal 2.0-3.0 3.0-4.0 4.0-6.3 6.3-8.1 8.1-9.5 9.5 9.5
Revenue from excise tax, over 10 years Senate bill 150 billion
Proposal $30 billion
Value of insurance plan at which the tax kicks in* Single
$8,500 10,200
Family
23,000 27,500
*Values that exceed these amounts would be taxed at 40 percent. SOURCE: White House
AP
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Obama unveils compromise health care plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Making a last-ditch effort to save his health care overhaul, President Barack Obama on Monday put forward a nearly $1 trillion, 10-year compromise that would allow the government to deny or roll back egregious insurance premium increases that infuriate consumers. The White House immediately demanded an up-ordown vote in Congress on the plan, or something close to it. But it’s highly uncertain that such sweeping legislation can pass. Republicans are virtually unanimous in opposing it, and some Democrats who previously supported a health care remake are having second thoughts in an election year. After a year in pursuit, Obama may have to settle for a modest fallback version of what once was his top domestic priority. Release of the plan on the White House Web site comes just four days before Obama’s one-of-a-kind, televised health care summit with Democrats and Republicans. The White House said the plan would provide coverage to more than 31 million Americans now uninsured without adding to the federal deficit. On Capitol Hill, Democrats cautiously welcomed the proposal, while Republicans gave a thumbs down. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said in a statement she looks forward to reviewing the plan and discussing it at the summit. “We must pass comprehen-
sive, affordable health insurance reform, and I am hopeful that Thursday’s meeting will help us achieve this goal,” she said, reaffirming her commitment. House Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio dismissed the proposal, saying, “the president has crippled the credibility of this week’s summit by proposing the same massive government takeover of health care based on a partisan bill the American people have already rejected.” Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said it was “disappointing that Democrats in Washington either aren’t listening, or are completely ignoring what Americans across the country have been saying.” The 11-page plan is Obama’s most detailed proposal since he took up the health care overhaul effort a year ago. At the time, he sought to avoid the problems former President Bill Clinton encountered when he issued Congress a detailed prescription in the 1990s, a plan that failed and contributed to the Democrats lost of Congress in 1994. Now Obama is being criticized for having been too deferential to lawmakers. White House spokesman Dan Pfeiffer said the plan is an “opening bid” going into Thursday’s summit. It would cover more Americans — but also includes a new tax on investment income that Republicans object to. “The president is coming
into the meeting with an open mind,” said Pfeiffer. “If the Republicans do, too, our hope is that we can find some areas of agreement. If the Republicans bring good ideas to the table we will find ways — look for ways to incorporate those into our proposals.” Weeks ago, the president and congressional Democrats were on the verge of an historic step — a long-sought remake of the nation’s health care system after a halfcentury of unsuccessful attempts by scores of politicians. Then Republican Scott Brown stunned Washington with an upset win in the Massachusetts Senate race, denying Democrats their 60-seat majority and reversing any political momentum. Now, Obama may have to settle for a scaled-down plan that smooths some of the rough edges from the current health insurance system, but stops well short of providing coverage for nearly all Americans. It could include ideas Democrats and Republicans have both supported, such as federal funding for high-risk pools that would extend coverage to people denied because of medical problems, and a new insurance marketplace for small employers and individuals buying their own policies. Determined not to abandon Democratic bills that took a year of arduous effort, Obama’s plan builds on them. That’s no guarantee that it won’t run into prob-
lems. The plan conspicuously omits a government insurance plan sought by liberals and viewed as a nonstarter by conservatives and some congressional moderates. It includes Senate-passed restrictions on federal funding for abortion that have been adamantly opposed by abortion foes as well as abortion rights supporters. The new White House plan would give the federal government the power to regulate the health insurance industry much like a public utility. The Health and Human Services Department — in conjunction with state authorities — would be able to deny substantial premium increases, limit them or demand rebates for consumers. Oversight of insurance companies has traditionally been a state responsibility. Obama’s proposal for a new federal role calls for setting up a seven-member Health Insurance Rate Authority to monitor insurance industry practices and issue an annual report. States that beef up their consumer protection programs would be eligible for a share of $250 million in federal grants. The plan closely tracks the bill passed by Senate Democrats on Christmas Eve, with changes intended to make it acceptable to their House counterparts. It would require most Americans to carry health insurance coverage, with federal subsidies to help many afford the premiums.
Insurance companies would be barred from denying coverage to people with medical problems or charging them more. The plan dramatically scales back a Senate tax on high-cost health insurance plans objected to by House Democrats — and labor unions. Instead of raising $150 billion over 10 years, it would bring in just $30 billion, the administration said. A Medicare payroll tax increase on upper-income earners would help plug the revenue gap. For the first time, Medicare taxes would be assessed on investment income, not just wages. Like the Senate bill, the Obama plan would create competitive insurance markets in each state for small businesses and people buying their own coverage. It would strip out a special Medicaid deal the Senate bill granted to Nebraska that drew public scorn as the “Cornhusker Kickback” but leaves in a special Medicaid deal for Louisiana. It also would gradually close the Medicare prescription coverage gap, make newly available coverage for working families more affordable. Those changes move in the direction of the House bill. Estimated to cost about $1 trillion over 10 years, Obama’s plan would be paid for by a mix of Medicare cuts, tax increases and new fees on health care industries. On the Net: www.whitehouse.gov.
Toyota facing federal, Congressional inquiries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing tough questions in Congress, Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into the company’s safety problems and the Securities and Exchange Commission was probing what the automaker told investors. Lawmakers pledged to ask executives about internal documents showing that Toyota visited with regulators who “laughed and rolled
their eyes in disbelief” over safety claims. The twin developments created new challenges for Toyota officials scheduled to testify during back-to-back hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday amid concerns that the company and federal regulators failed to take safety problems seriously. Congressional investigators are reviewing the Japanese automaker’s recall of 8.5 million vehicles since the fall to deal with safety problems involving gas pedals, floor
mats and brakes. In a new filing with the SEC, Toyota said it received the grand jury request from the Southern District of New York on Feb. 8 and received the SEC requests on Friday. It wasn’t immediately clear what U.S. laws Toyota might have broken. A spokeswoman with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York declined to comment, saying it does not confirm or deny its investigations as a matter of policy.
The government could be looking into product safety law violations or whether Toyota made false statements to a federal safety agency involving unintended acceleration or the Prius braking system, said Peter Henning, a law professor at Wayne State University in Detroit. The SEC is seeking documents related to unintended acceleration as well as to its disclosure policies and practices, Toyota said. In Congress, House investigators said they believe
Toyota intentionally resisted the possibility that electronic defects caused unintended acceleration in their vehicles and then misled the public into thinking its recalls would fix all the problems. Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich., who will run Tuesday’s hearing, said documents and interviews demonstrate that the company relied on a flawed engineering report to reassure the public that it found the answer to the problem.
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