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Duke Energy’s Cliffside Steam Station Unit 6 project has about 2,000 workers on-site, the high point for the number of jobs the construction will produce.
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CLIFFSIDE — Duke Energy’s Cliffside plant is 55 percent complete and with 2,000 workers on site the project is on track to open in the summer of 2012. Officials said recent snows haven’t done much to impact the time line for the $2.4 billion project. “This site can hold a lot of water,” said Jim Turner, president and chief operating officer for U.S. franchised electric and gas. “We have had a few day to day effects from the snow, but overall we are still on schedule.” The project’s generator building, boiler building and scrubber stack are all still under construction. When completed, Unit 6 will produce about 800 megawatts of electricity Please see Cliffside, Page 6A
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Duke Energy executive Jim Turner.
RUTHERFORDTON — Foothills Connect Business and Technology Center is seeking funding to develop a landfill gas/ hoop house project at the closed county landfill. The project aims at utilizing greenhouse gases currently being vented into the atmosphere from the landfill to heat, during the coldest part of the winter, 100,000 square feet of inexpensive, transportable, horticultural hoop houses made of PVC, wood and sheet plastic. The hoop houses would be on five acres of county property adjacent to the landfill near the corner of Laurel Hill and Industrial Park roads. The project is estimated to cost $1.1 million, of which $400,000 is being requested through the N.C. Rural Center’s Economic Innovations Grant Program. The heated hoop houses will be leased to 20 to 25 formerly displaced workers who have received sustainable horticulture training. The fresh, local, sustainable or organic winter produce grown there will be sold in the market of restaurants, residences and distributors that Foothills Connect has developed, primarily in the Charlotte area. The project seeks to utilize the estimated 20 metric tons per year of landfill gases being vented out of the Rutherford Landfill through contractual agreements assigning rights to Foothills Connect and possible reassignment to a carbon credit broker. The letter of intent sent to the N.C. Rural Center says that the Environmental Credit Corp. of Chicago has expressed a willingness to provide $500,000 to develop the landfill gas collection infrastructure. They would do this in exchange for a large portion of the carbon credits. Another possible source of funding for the hoop house project would be $200,000 from the North Carolina State Energy Office’s Implementation of Methane and Greenhouse Gas Technologies Program. The Rural Center grant proPlease see Methane, Page 6A
Trinity improving its school technology By ALLISON FLYNN Daily Courier Staff Writer
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RUTHERFORDTON — Technology improvements that are underway at Trinity Christian School are what board members describe as “moving beyond dinosaurs.” Members of the board and administrators began working last year to create a technology improvement plan for the school. At first, said Board Member Grant Deviney, the idea of upgrading the school to include the latest computers and several Smartboards seemed daunting. “It’s very expensive to buy this technology,” Deviney said. “My question was ‘Do kids really need this?’ But the more I researched it, we have come so far from overhead projectors and chalkboards.” The improvements included 47 brand new computers and servers and four Smartboards — two for the kindergarten through fifth grade building and two for the middle school buildGarrett Byers/Daily Courier ing. Funding for the equipment came Trinity fifth-grade students in Lauren Crotts mathematics class can enjoy learning in a whole completely through fundraising by the new way with the addition of the room’s new interactive SMART Board. Crotts, right, uses the Please see Trinity, Page 6A
board to work problems out during a lesson.
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By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer
FOREST CITY — Robert Jamison found a basement full of sewage in his home at 193 Old Castle Ln. But even though Forest City’s public works department sent clean-up crews and helped unclog the line behind Jamison’s home, he said the town’s insurance company isn’t ready to pay the bill. “I found the sewage up in my house on Jan. 25, after it had rained a whole lot that Sunday,” Jamison said. “I’ve lived at that house for ten years and this has never happened before. I’m a truck driver so I wasn’t there when it happened.”
Jamison said when he came home that Monday afternoon, the sewage was still coming in behind the washing machine drain. The incident marks the second time since January that heavy rains may have caused a sewer backup in the county. “First, I called the town of Forest City because I knew it was coming from their sewer system,” Jamison said. “(Forest City Public Works Director) Bob Daniels came about 30 minutes later and he called a crew and they brought a big tank of water with pressure and went into the manhole. They shot the high pressure water into the manhole to clear it out.” Daniels and his crew worked quickly, when they saw the backup extended further down the street. “I looked at the back manhole behind Mr. Jamison’s house and saw it had sewer backed up in it also,” Daniels said. “When we looked in the line we found where people had flushed rags and paper towels down in the sewer. I don’t know if it had anything to do with the heavy rains that we got at the end of January, but it made it worse.” Jamison’s eight-room home had the basement covered in sewage between four and five inches deep. “At one point it was over my couch,” Jamison said. “The city sent Campbell’s Cleaning Service to clean the house, but the walls are still contaminated.” But after Campell’s crew finished the initial cleaning, Jamison said they told him the walls need to be torn out and cleaned.
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Pike Electric linemen Randall Edwards, Pete Hamrick and Tyler Newton were among several Pike and Duke Energy employees moving a utility pole on Oakland Road Tuesday afternoon. The pole is being moved back away from the road to make way for the widening of the highway when the new Oakland and Poors Ford Road intersection is constructed. Work has begun on the project expected to be completed by October. Duke Energy officials said the work “is very tedious and difficult.”
March blood drive schedules set FOREST CITY — Made a New Year’s Resolution? Already broken it? Make another one, said staff members at the American Red Cross.
“Make A New Resolution: Give Blood.” The need for blood remains constant and it is important to take the time to “Campbell’s Cleaning Service knows they need give blood and platelets during to tear out the walls, but they can’t do anything these coming months. unless they know where they are going to get their All those donating blood or money,” Jamison said. “After Bob Daniels sent the platelets until March 31 has an cleaning service out, he gave me the city’s insuropportunity to win a $1,000 gift ance information — which is Traveller’s Insurance card. — but all they did was deny the claim. I got a letter March blood drives in yesterday saying the claim was denied and Forest Rutherford County are: City wasn’t responsible for anything because of rags in the line, and I’m not sure what that means.” Saturday, March 6 – Goodes Regardless of who’s at fault, the contaminated Creek Baptist Church, Cliffside; walls make it unsafe for Jamison to stay in his 7:30 a.m. to noon. Call 245-3513 home.
“I’m just staying where I can,” Jamison said. “I can’t afford my mortgage and to stay at a motel everyday, too. I’m not getting anywhere with the city. They did what they were supposed to do. They gave me their insurance information and sent someone to clean it out, but it is actually the insurance that is denying the claim. I don’t know what to do next.” Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.com.
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A group of parents and children, ages birth to 3, gather around Erin Elmore, facilitator of the Littlest Readers School Readiness Program, at KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum Tuesday. Allison Flynn/ Daily Courier
Readiness program returns to museum By ALLISON FLYNN Daily Courier Staff Writer
RUTHERFORDTON – Birth to age 3 isn’t just a time for rapid physical growth, but for brain development as well – and that’s part of the reason for the Littlest Readers School Readiness Program at KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum. The program began Tuesday and will run for six weeks, said Director of Programs and Exhibits Jessica Moss. The museum offered the program last summer for children ages three to five but decided this time to offer it for children zero to age three.
Limited to 15 people, there were around 12 children and their parents or caregivers at Tuesday’s program, Moss said. The museum is planning to offer another session later on, she said. “We’ll be working on a lot of early literacy skills,” said Erin Elmore, who facilitates the program, to those in attendance. Elmore explained childrens’ ability to learn to read begins between the ages of birth and three and “if those connections are not made in the first few years, they are not made at all.”
Elmore began the hour with music and motion, having parents and children tap their shoulders, knees and
ears. “The purpose is they develop reactions and responses to the beats in the music,” Elmore said. “That’s going to influence them completely in later reading skills.” Elmore also shared words parents should use every day to encourage children to interact with the world around them. “Tell your child ‘I am going to whisper in your ear” or ask ‘Did you hear the birds?’” she said. During the craft portion of the hour, Elmore showed the adults how to create musical shakers from plastic Easter eggs filled with dried beans or pasta and then taped shut. “It’s very tactile,” Elmore said. As shakers were created, the children played together with them to create noise. “They are learning and interacting and exploring,” Elmore said. “And that’s what we want them to do at home, too.” Included in the cost of the class, which is $55 for museum members and $65 for non-members, is all day admission to play at KidSenses.
Candidate quits race; Commission list grows By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer
FOREST CITY— Less than a week after filing for sheriff of Rutherford County, Jane Melton withdrew her name from the Primary Election Tuesday morning. Melton, a Democrat from Bill’s Creek Road, Lake Lure, filed Feb. 17 saying she had been encouraged to run hoping to put more law enforcement officers in the Lake Lure area. Melton said as she had begun to think more about the campaign, she has a lot of personal issues taking priority over the race. She has family sickness and also is disturbed over property issues due to Bill’s Mountains development. Since withdrawing her name before filing ends Friday, she was reimbursed her $681.11 filing fee. The District 4 County
Commissioner race gained another candidate Tuesday morning as Roger Dale “Bo” Richard, Republican from Ellenboro, filed for the seat. Richard joins two Democrats who filed for the seat, incumbent Margaret Helton and Gail Strickland. Richard said he will represent the people of Rutherford County if elected and will conduct district meetings. He said four years ago candidates promised to hold district meetings, but haven’t kept campaign promises. He lost his bid to Republicans Ron Gurley and Don Gorry in the Primary Election, receiving 29 percent of the votes. He said 29 percent of the votes was enough to seek the seat again. Filing ends at 12 p.m. Friday Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@ thedigitalcourier.com
Rutherford Notes Ministry seeks volunteers to help with concert FOREST CITY — Krucifyd Ministries has made it over one hurdle in gaining approval from the Town of Forest City Council in January to hold a gospel music festival in downtown Forest City, May 8. Now, event organizer David Coffin is looking for volunteers to help pull the event off as well as financial sponsors. Budget for the event is around $8,000, Coffin said. There are options for businesses to purchase advertising packages or vendor spaces and ways for churches, organizations and individuals to contribute. The three-stage, 24 performance event will be held on Trade Street from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Co-headlining the event are Kevin Thornton, a former member of the 90s pop group
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County participating in beaver control program RUTHERFORDTON — Rutherford County is participating in the N.C. Beaver Management Assistance Program. The program helps individuals obtain assistance with beaver problems. For more information call the Rutherford Soil & Water Conservation District at 287-4220,
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he new credit card rules just implemented are supposed to help consumers, but there is a catch — unless consumers do all they can for themselves, these new rules will not do much to help them. Using that bit of knowledge, North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper this week published a list of suggestions for people who want to avoid getting caught up in credit card issues. Read any information your credit card company sends you carefully. Watch out for new fees; Review your credit card bills carefully; and; Stop unwanted pre-approved credit card offers from coming to your mailbox (Call 1-888-5OPTOUT). These are all great points. Cooper also added this: If you owe more than you can afford to pay, seek help from a non-profit credit counselor. Credit cards have gotten a lot of people into trouble because people forget the simple fact that there is no free money. If you have credit cards, please take this advice and check out the details related to your cards carefully, and if you need help, do not be afraid or too embarrassed to ask for it.
Our readers’ views Says schools could be Wi-Fi hotspots To the editor: On Feb. 18, the Federal Communications Commission entered an order enabling schools receiving E-Rate funding (Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Program) to allow the general public to use the Internet access already present in the schools during non-operating hours for noneducational purposes such as job searches and applications, digital literacy programs, and online access to governmental services and resources. This does not increase the cost of the E-Rate program, and should not represent a significant additional cost to the schools — it simply leverages existing broadband resources by making them available to a larger segment of the public during hours the schools are not ordinarily open for business, including after normal school hours, on weekends and during vacation periods. Our school facilities are underutilized by not being in operation throughout more of each day and throughout more of the year. The incremental expense required to expand use of school facilities is a prudent and cost-effective investment that will increase utilization. However, with budgets tight, schools will naturally be concerned about potential extra building operation and network security costs. As a short-term measure until the schools can open portions of their physical facilities for afterhours use, the cost of making the existing Internet access accessible can be minimized by setting up “parking lot” Wi-Fi hotspots that won’t require that the school buildings actually remain open. Although not the best solution, such hotspots work – just ask anyone who sits in their vehicle
outside Foothills Connect after hours to use that high-speed broadband connection. The network security issue is easily addressed by properly configured wireless routers and firewalls. The equipment cost for establishing a no-frills public Wi-Fi hotspot using the existing Internet access at the schools is minimal – about $100 per school – assuming there is an Ethernet port that an off-the-shelf wireless router can be plugged into at a location where no external highgain antenna is needed. The benefit to our community of so inexpensively expanding broadband access to those who do not have it at their home or business is huge. Omer Causey Rutherfordton
Thanks people who helped out at Lowe’s To the editor: Last Saturday I went to Lowe’s to get some heavy plywood. I planned to find what I wanted and get a Lowe’s associate to help me. When I found what I wanted, there were two customers nearby getting their materials. One of the customers asked if he could help me get mine. I answered in the affirmative and the two helped me load three pieces. I thanked them and went to pay. After checking out, I went outside and moved my truck to the loading area. Again I intended to ask an associate to help when another customer exited the building, saw my situation and asked if he could help. Again I answered in the affirmative and he proceeded to help me load my three sheets. I want to publicly thank these three persons. By the way, the material I was buying was for volunteer work at Camp McCall in Golden Valley. God does work in mysterious ways.
I hope these random acts of kindness brought these gentlemen a wonderful day on Saturday. Dennis Danner Bostic
Says history change would be a mistake To the editor: To start teaching our children U.S. History at 1877 would be like teaching them algebra without teaching basic math. North Carolina and the other 12 original states are so full of history I find it hard to comprehend why anyone would not find it important for our children to learn about the very foundation that our great nation was founded on. If the schools use the 1877 date to start history classes at what point do they learn about the Constitution? And will they ever learn about the Lost Colony at Roanoke Island, maritime history of the Outer Banks and the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. If there seems to be too much history to teach in one year the answer would be to break it up in a two year course and cover everything rather than limiting what children learn. JT Russell Rutherfordton
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Do we really understand cause of big government? RALEIGH — You can’t pick up a newspaper or turn on a cable television news program without seeing someone complain of out-ofcontrol government spending. In an era of spiraling federal budget deficits and huge state government budget shortfalls, the complaints are to be expected. One North Carolina woman, in a recently published piece, put it this way: “If I handled my finances the way Washington handles theirs, I would have already been arrested for writing bad checks.” Perhaps. But most of us have only a few constituents — our spouses and kids — clamoring for a piece of our family budgets. Hearing the complaints
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about government spending, I’m always struck by how little attention is received by the corresponding public appetite for government services. It’s a selective appetite, where one group wants this, one group wants that. Before long, the collective hunger becomes immense. Just last week, an administrative law judge ruled that North Carolina health officials couldn’t slash services for in-home care to the elderly and sick. The private providers who provide those
services — of course, once reimbursed with state and federal tax dollars — had sued to block the state’s attempt to save money. They argued that the 37,000 patients who receive the services are being unfairly penalized and that the cuts could put more people in rest homes. They may be right. But a few decades ago, very little government money went to try to keep the sick and infirm in their homes. Families had two choices: provide care themselves, or send grandma off to the nursing home. Now, we turn to government for help. Why not? We pay taxes. Shouldn’t we get some back? A few days ago, I was sitting in a meeting room as
wildlife officials spoke to state legislators about the spread of coyotes in North Carolina. A legislative study of the animals’ spread, and what can be done about them preying on livestock, was prompted by complaints by farmers. Among the speakers was a representative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services program. That program, in one form or another, has been in existence for more than a century. Essentially, it amounts to government expenditure of money to help farmers and ranchers kill or control predators that prey on livestock. Their own guns, bullets and traps apparently aren’t enough. Dozens or even hundreds of ranchers and farmers
might testify to the program’s effectiveness. And shouldn’t government help? After all, we’re talking about the nation’s food supply, right? I’m not attempting to pick on families who utilize Medicaid in-home health services or farmers battling coyotes. Expenses in these programs represent fractions of state and federal spending. But multiply them by a thousand, and you begin to see the demands that we — in groups big and small — place on government. If people want less government and cheaper government, they can’t just say it. They must be willing to live more independent lives. Mooneyham is executive director of the Capitol Press Association.
The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Obituaries Lorrie Ann Hooper
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FC officer gets promotion associate degree in Applied Science from Western Piedmont Community College, a bachelor of arts in Criminal Justice from Lees McCrae College and he is enrolled in the masters of Public Administration program at Appalachian State University. Additionally, Lt. Shelton holds his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate through the North Carolina Department of Justice, Training and Standards Division. “This is a very exciting time for us at Forest City Police Department,” Police Chief Jay Jackson said. “We are in a process of reorganiz-
ing the department to best serve the community for our immediate and future needs. Lt. Shelton has done a great job preparing himself for his most recent promotion. Lt. Shelton has a strong professional background, which is demonstrated by his varied police experience and continued educational development. “As the Chief of Police, I am very excited about the future of the Forest City Police Department. We are blessed with coworkers who take great pride in their service to their community,” Jackson said.
Edwards’ aide accused of theft
HILLSBOROUGH (AP) — Attorneys for John Edwards’ mistress on Tuesday accused a former aide to the Democratic presidential candidate of theft after he turned over a video camera that belonged to the woman. Attorneys for Rielle Hunter said the video camera was taken from a home where she had been living. The video camera was one of several items that ex-aide Andrew Young gave to the judge. Young’s attorney said he did not know whether the video camera was Hunter’s or whether it belonged to Edwards’ presidential campaign. Hunter has sued
Young for invasion of privacy and sought the return of the videotape purportedly showing Edwards in a sexual encounter with his pregnant mistress. That video has been turned over to the court and placed under seal. Lawyers for Hunter have pressed Young about conflicting statements he’s made about the sex tape and other items. “That’s disturbing to me,” said Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones. “I’m not quite sure what I should do about it.” Jones has yet to release Young and his wife from a contempt order he issued
last month, and he asked the Youngs to prepare a full sworn statement accounting for how they handled the tape, photographs and other materials. An attorney for the Youngs, Robert Elliot, said they have turned their house over looking for materials to surrender to the court as quickly as possible. “They did the best they could under those circumstances,” Elliot said. Hunter’s attorneys also balked after Elliot asked to see the sex tape to be able to defend Young against Hunter’s lawsuit. Jones did not immediately rule on their request.
Robbers briefly held hostages in grocery
GASTONIA (AP) — More than a dozen people coming to work or to buy groceries were held hostage briefly by robbers who broke through the roof of a North Carolina supermarket. Multiple media outlets reported Tuesday that two men armed with handguns
and wearing ski masks and hooded sweat shirts got away from the Gastonia Food Lion store with an undisclosed amount of cash. The robbers surprised store employees arriving for work early Monday, locked them in a back office, then turned on unsuspecting customers who
n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 116 E-911 calls Monday. n Myra Stockton reported the theft of shoes and boots. n Michael Everett Thompson reported the theft of tools and other items.
City Police Department reported an incident of found property. The incident occurred on K J Lane. n An employee of Wells Springs United Methodist Church, on Wells Springs Road, reported a breaking and entering.
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n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 31 E-911 calls Monday.
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n The Spindale Police Department responded to 31 E-911 Monday.
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n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to seven E-911 calls Monday.
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n The Forest City Police Department responded to 89 E-911 calls Monday. n An officer of the Forest
n Lawrence Duncan, 30, of Flack Road, Forest City; served with a show cause order for failure to pay monies. (FCPD) n David Wilson, 37, of West Main Street, Forest City; served with a show cause order for failure to pay monies. (FCPD) n Janay Lacole Greene, 22, of 175 Brandy Lane; charged with assault and battery; released on a written promise to appear. (RCSD) n Linda Marie Greene, 45, of 151 Thompson St.; charged with assault and battery; released on a written promise to appear. (RCSD) n Shanay Shaporsha
Lorrie Ann Hooper, 47, of 182 Wilkins St., Forest City, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at Rutherford Hospital. Born in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of Jerry Wayne Hooper and Catherine Doris Stover Hooper. She was a member of Piney Mountain Baptist Church for 32 years. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Kathy Hooper of Clarendon, Pa.; two uncles, one aunt, and a number of nieces and nephews; and her caregiver, Bonnie Henderson. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Piney Mountain Baptist Church with the Revs. Brian Melton, Bobby West and Neil Murray officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harrelson Funeral Home. Online condolences www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.
Kaven Young Ray Kaven Young, of 191 Hester Mill Road, Rutherfordton, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at McDowell Hospital. He was a son of the late Thomas Bryant and Mary Helen Young. Survivors include his wife, Mable Smith Young of Forest City; four sons, Kevin Dewberry of Shelby, Rafeal Berry of Henrietta, Rashad Smith of Salisbury, and Chad Smith of Knoxville, Tenn.; four daughters, Crashan McKinney, Raisheen Harris, Jacquita Hill and Dietra Smith, all of Forest City; 18 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at New Bethel AME Zion Church in Forest City with the Rev. Leroy Staley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Thompson’s Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Cordie Justice Cordie Louise Frady Justice, 90, of Piney Knob Road, Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Hospice House in Forest City. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McMahan’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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Palmer, 17, of 151 Thompson St.; charged with assault and battery and second-degree trespass; freed on a custody release. (RCSD) n Michael Tyshod Greene, 19, of 151 Thompson Road; charged with assault and battery; released on a written promise to appear. (RCSD)
EMS/Rescue n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 22 E-911 calls Monday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to one call Monday.
Fire Calls n Ellenboro firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash. n Rutherfordton firefighters responded to a fire alarm. n Spindale firefighters responded to a structure fire.
died. Strickland played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1950-52) and Cleveland Indians (195257, 1959-60). The highlight of his career came during his days with the Indians. As the starting shortstop, he helped the Indians win a record 111 games in the American League and advance to the World Series in 1954. The following year, he led all shortstops in fielding and had a .284 batting average. Regarded as a defensive specialist, Strickland led American League shortstops in double plays in 1953 and in fielding in 1955. Strickland finished his career with a fielding average of .965 and was in on 558 double plays. In 1955, he led all big league shortstops with a .976 fielding percentage. Albert M. Kligman PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dermatologist Albert M. Kligman, whose research led to discoveries including the acne and wrinkle drug Retin-A but whose pioneering work was overshadowed by his experiments involving prisoners, has died. He was 93. Kligman is credited as being the first dermatologist to show a link between sun exposure and wrinkles. He coined the term “photoaging” to describe skin aging caused by the sun. In 1967, he patented Retin-A, a vitamin A derivative known generically as tretinoin, as an acne treatment and received a new patent in 1986 after discovering the drug’s wrinkle-fighting ability. As the architect of Holmesburg Prison’s experimental research program from 1951 to 1974, Kligman directed and performed hundreds of experiments on prisoners. The experiments included testing of mind-altering agents, dioxin and “skinhardeners” to protect skin from the effects of toxic chemicals. Many were performed under contracts with pharmaceutical and chemical companies, cosmetics firms, federal agencies and the military.
George Rice
George Elliott Rice, 77, of 2007 Stoney Point Rd., came in to shop. Shelby, died Tuesday, Feb. Police Sgt. Mike Lari said 23, 2010, at the Charles one person was taken to the George VA Medical Center in hospital after suffering an Asheville. anxiety attack. Arrangements are incomPolice say the crime plete and will be announced appears to be related to a by Thompson’s Mortuary. similar robbery at a Gastonia fast food restaurant two months ago.
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Lt. Eric Shelton receives his Lieutenant’s pin from his mother Rhonda Shelton of Ellenboro.
FOREST CITY — Forest City Police Sergeant Eric Shelton was promoted to lieutenant Feb. 8, and will be serving the department as a watch commander in the patrol division. Lt. Shelton has been employed with Forest City Police Department for the past eight years where he has served the department as an officer, corporal and sergeant in the patrol division prior to his most recent assignment as an Investigative Sergeant assigned to General Investigations. He is a graduate of East Rutherford High School and he has received his
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Lorrie Ann Hooper Lorrie Ann Hooper, age 47, of 182 Wilkins Street, Forest City, NC, died Monday, February 22, 2010 at Rutherford Hospital. Lorrie was born on January 27, 1963 in Rutherford County to Jerry Wayne Hooper and Catherine Doris Stover Hooper. She was a member of Piney Mountain Baptist Church for 32 years and enjoyed gospel and country music. She loved Raggedy Ann dolls and was her family’s little angel. She was a blessing to all those who knew her. She was preceded in death by an uncle, Frank Hooper. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Kathy Hooper of Clarendon, PA; two uncles, James Hooper and his wife, Nell of Bostic and Charles and his wife, Carolyn of Ellenboro; one aunt, Emily Hooper Metcalf of Forest City; her caregiver, Bonnie Henderson and by a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Piney Mountain Baptist Church with Reverend Brian Melton, Reverend Bobby West and Reverend Neil Murray officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Harrelson Funeral Home. Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family. An online guest registry is available at: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Paid obit
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Meetings/other Public meeting: Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m., at the American Legion Building in Caroleen; anyone interested in the future and restoration of Frank West Park is urged to attend.
Trinity middle school students in Ronda Forster’s computer skills lab, try their hand at computer programing and animation using a program called Scratch.
Dedication ceremony: Youth Empowerment, Inc. will dedicate the Burtchus R. Lathan Jr. Power Center at noon Saturday, Feb. 27. Speaker, Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton. The center is located at 182 Sparks Dr., Forest City. Reception afterwards. For information call 2881021. Young at Heart Club meeting: Saturday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m., Rollins Cafeteria; fellowship and Bingo; all senior citizens welcome; contact Roy McCain at 245-4800 for more information. County Convention: The Rutherford County Convention will be Saturday, March 6, at the county annex; registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; Precinct organizational meetings at 9 a.m.; Convention 10 a.m. Lincoln Day dinner: The Rutherford County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner will also be Saturday, March 6, at the Rutherfordton Clubhouse, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25. Guest speaker, Tom Fetzer, NC GOP State Chairman.
Miscellaneous Food giveaway: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in the Sandy Mush area will be distributing food (one box per family) to those in need, on Saturday, Feb. 27, beginning at 11 a.m. Food will be given until it runs out. “The Firebird”: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy dance department will present “The Firebird”, a Russian Folk tale by Igor Stravinsky, on Friday, Feb. 26. Show times are 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m., at the Leitner auditorium on the campus. Yokefellow Service Center will hold a half-price sale March 1-6 (excluding certain furniture items). The store is located at 132 Blanton St., Spindale. Foothills Harvest Outreach Ministries will hold a sale on all shoes and clothes through Feb. 27. Fill a plastic grocery bag for $5, a tall kitchen bag $7, or 30-gallon bag $9. The store is located at 120 E. Trade St., Forest City.
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school’s Parent Teacher Co-Op and private donations, Deviney said. “One major donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, stepped up and said ‘I’ll match whatever you guys raise,’” he said. The donor did require there be a commitment from the administration and staff that the technology would be used daily in the classroom. “It has not been an issue,” he said. “They have embraced it. Part of the teacher evaluations now will include
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The project is being built adjacent to existing Unit 5 which runs to generate electricity for the surrounding counties and the city of Charlotte. “Right now Unit 5 is in an outage,” said Turner. “It isn’t being used at the moment so the construction can be done on it and some maintenance can be completed.” The outage won’t be noticeable to customers and should last until May 7, Turner said. Connecting the Unit 5 to the same scrubber stack that will be used for Unit 6 is big hurdle for the project. The two units will be the only ones online when the construction is complete as the plan calls for retiring
using the Smartboard in the classroom.” Fourth and fifth grade math teacher Lauren Crotts said the Smartboard in her classroom has allowed for opportunities not available before. “There are so many interactive tools, and having the Internet available to everyone means if we have questions on something, we can stop and look it up,” she said. The boards have also engaged students who might not have listened to a traditional lecture. “This keeps them enthused and triggers them to ask questions and be involved,” Crotts said. “It’s great for
visual learners.” The improvements will also better prepare students as they finish at Trinity and move on to other schools. “This has aligned them for a smoother transition,” Deviney said.
four older — and much more polluting — units from the 1930s. The Cliffside project has always been about hiring more and more workers as the construction moves into the bigger phases. But Turner said with 2,200 workers on site the plant is probably at critical mass as far as jobs are concerned. There are also about 600 construction workers and tradesmen working on the Unit 5 maintenance while it is off-line. As of January, the project had a total annual payroll of $100 million. About 30 percent of the workers live in Rutherford, Cleveland and Cherokee S.C. counties.
strict in the nation. “We joke around that we make clean air with electricity as a by-product,” Turner said. “But it is the only plant in the country with both a wet scrubber and a dry scrubber.”
While Cliffside has been the target of several environmental lawsuits and protests, the emissions controls set up for Unit 6 will be among the most
gram for “green” projects reportedly has received 152 letters of intent and more than $28 million in requested funding. With only $4.8 million available for grants through the program for the year, the process is expected to be highly competitive.
Used book sale: To benefit March of Dimes; Tuesday, Feb. 23, 4 to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 24, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Courtyard Room at Rutherford Hospital; large variety of paperbacks and hardbacks. Vegetable soup sale: The UMW of Spindale United Methodist Church will take orders for homemade vegetable soup through Saturday, Feb. 27. Concentrated soup ($6 per quart), freezes well. Pick up date March 6, from 9 a.m. until noon. Fish fry: Friday, March 5, begins at 4 p.m., Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church; adults $6; ages 6-12, $3; under 6 free; take outs available; church located at 1938 Hwy. 221-A in Caroleen; proceeds go to the grounds committee for church projects; to place an order call 657-9446.
Singing: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m., Full Gospel Revival Church, 4799 US 64/74A, Green Hill community; featuring the Golden Trumpets.
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Methane currently is vented into the air at the landfill site.
Crusade: “Miracle and Deliverance Crusade”; Friday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m., Holy Temple No. 2, Forest City; the Rev. Dean Bowlin of Statesville, will speak. Black History program: Sunday, Feb. 28, 3 p.m.; Piney Ridge CME Church, Union Mills; black history will be presented in drama and song; Rev. Johnny L. Searight, pastor. Annual Fellowship service: Sunday, Feb. 28, 3 p.m.; at New Salem CME Church, 784 Pleasant Hill Loop Road, Rutherfordton; Elder Jerry Lee Washburn, assistant pastor of The House of Shammah, Gastonia, will speak.
Tim Will, executive director of Foothills Connect, said Saturday afternoon that he has just received some encouraging news about prospects for getting the Rutherford project funded. He said it appears that Environmental Credit Corp. is ready to move ahead with potential new contracts, so the Foothills Connect project may be one of those selected. He also said there are other active carbon credit brokers who may be interested. Will said the North Carolina Energy Office plans to provide funding for the installation of landfill gas facilities that cap-
The North Carolina Energy Office plans to provide funding for the installation of landfill gas facilities that capture and convert greenhouse gases into energy, using money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. ture and convert greenhouse gases into energy, using money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. Under that competitive solicitation, a maximum of $1 million could be received for a project. Only a city or county government would be eligible for the funding. Foothills Connect already has been in touch with the county about help with the landfill project.
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With an eye toward clean power, Turner said Duke was happy to hear President Obama discussing nuclear power as a clean power source earlier this month. “This is the first time the Obama administration has mentioned nuclear power as an alternative,” Turner said. “To me that means they understand you have to embrace all alternatives — solar, wind and nuclear — when talking about clean energy.”
Methane
Basic shag lessons: Beginner shag class now forming. Sponsored by Rutherford County Shag Club. Call 287-9228 for more information.
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Ultimately, there will be a Smartboard in every classroom, Deviney said. But for now, the school will continue to work toward raising the funds to purchase more. “With a lot of painstaking time we have looked at the budget and have enough left we will have a fifth Smartboard by the end of the year,” he said.
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Appalachian State drops the Bulldogs By JACOB CONLEY Daily Courier Sports Reporter
Braves sign 18-yearold SS Ed Salcedo KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have signed 18-year-old shortstop Edward Salcedo (Sal-SAY-doh) of the Dominican Republic to a freeagent contract. The Braves say they regard the 6-foot-3 Salcedo as a first-round talent who is projected as a strong offensive and defensive player. That’s important, because the Braves lost their first-round pick in the June draft by signing freeagent closer Billy Wagner from Boston. Braves director of international scouting Johnny Almaraz says Salcedo is “a significant signing” and “one of the top international players we’ve seen in a while.” Salcedo is expected to report to one of the Braves’ Class A teams, Rome or Myrtle Beach.
FOREST CITY — Gardner-Webb squandered early scoring opportunities and it came back to bite the Bulldogs as they fell to Appalachian State, 8-2, Tuesday afternoon at McNair Field. “We are hitting the ball well,” GWU skipper Rusty Stroupe said. “We just aren’t getting those clutch hits. We are getting a run here, and a run there, but we need to start scoring them in bunches.” Gardner-Webb had several scoring
chances early in the contest, registering three hits in the first inning, but they failed to dent the scoreboard. The Bulldogs broke through in the second when Benji Jackson picked up a sacrifice fly. Appalachian State wasted little time responding as they picked up two runs in the top of the third, to hold a 2-1 advantage after three innings of play. The Mountaineers’ lead increased to 3-1 as David Towarnicky hooked a home run just inside the right field foul pole. The score remained the same until the bottom of the fifth when Aaron
Miller singled home Jackson from second to cut the GWU deficit to 3-2. Any further scoring chances for the Bulldogs were snuffed out when Kurt Fulginiti lined into an 8-6 double play. ASU tacked on another run in the top of the seventh on a bloop double off of Bulldogs’ reliever Brock Wilson to make the tally 4-2 going into the seventh inning stretch. In the top of the ninth, the Mountaineers took an unconventional route in scoring their fifth run as Appalachian State pulled off a double Please see Baseball, Page 8A
End Of An Era
Pyrotechnics mishap singes pro wrestler ST. LOUIS (AP) — The pro wrestler known as The Undertaker has suffered minor burns to the chest but escaped serious injury during a pyrotechnics mishap in St. Louis. World Wrestling Entertainment spokesman Robert Zimmerman says the wrestler, whose real name is Mark Calaway, is fine. In fact, he wrestled after being burned Sunday night and was back in the ring for WWE’s “Raw” show on Monday. The Undertaker enters the ring as fireballs explode. Zimmerman says there apparently was a timing mistake Sunday and the wrestler’s jacket caught fire. He threw down the jacket and was evaluated by a ringside physician. Zimmerman says The Undertaker’s chest was red as if he had gotten a sunburn but he was cleared to wrestle. The pyrotechnics are operated by a company that contracts with WWE. St. Louis fire officials are investigating.
Local Sports BASKETBALL 2009-10 NCHSAA Basketball Playoffs 3A Girls 7 p.m. R-S Central at Franklin 2A Boys 7 p.m. Salisbury at East Rutherford
On TV 3 p.m. (WYFF) XXI Winter Olympics Hockey. From Vancouver, B.C. Hockey: men’s quarterfinal. 7 p.m. (ESPN) College Basketball Florida State at North Carolina. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) College Basketball Pittsburgh at Notre Dame. 7 p.m. (TS) NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves at Atlanta Hawks. 8 p.m. (WYFF) XXI Winter Olympics Freestyle Skiing, Bobsled, Speed Skating, Skiing. Freestyle skiing: women’s aerials; bobsled; short track speed skating; skiing; cross country skiing. 9 p.m. (WMYA) College Basketball Clemson at Maryland. 9 p.m. (ESPN) NBA Basketball Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks. 9 p.m. (ESPN2) College Basketball Oklahoma State at Texas. 11 p.m. (ESPN2) College Basketball Idaho at New Mexico State.
Carolina Panthers’ Julius Peppers saluting fans as he walks off the field after the Panthers’ 23-10 win over the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game in Charlotte, in this Jan. 3, 2010, file photo. Associated Press
Panthers won’t franchise DE Peppers n Decision
will allow the former Tar Heel to test the free agent market. CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have decided the price is too steep to keep their all-time sacks leader. Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers is about to become one of the top prizes in free agency. General manager Marty Hurney announced Tuesday the team won’t place the restrictive franchise tag on Peppers for a second consecutive year at a cost of at least $20.1 million. “With the magnitude of the contact, the tender that it would take to
franchise him and how it fits into the big picture with our team, we made the decision to not franchise him,” Hurney said. “Obviously, it’s a very difficult decision because he’s a tremendous player.” The move came two days before the tag deadline. Peppers will become an unrestricted free agent on March 5, meaning the Panthers will likely lose their top defensive player without compensation. “Last night, I learned that the Carolina Panthers would not restrict my availability during the upcoming free agency period,” Peppers said in a statement released Tuesday by his agent, Carl Carey. “I feel good about having the opportunity to visit with
other teams. My goal will be to find the right match for my skill set. “I am thankful for the eight seasons I have spent in the National Football League thus far and am looking forward to beginning this new phase of my career.” The decision is an about face from a year ago, when the Panthers went against Peppers’ wishes to be allowed to leave in free agency and gave him a one-year franchise tender worth $16.7 million. He made another $1.5 million for making the Pro Bowl after recording 10 1/2 sacks. Using the franchise tag again would have meant a 20 percent raise, with a Please see Panthers, Page 9A
Peppers left Panthers in a tough spot The Carolina Panthers, on Tuesday, did their best impression of a young child and bitterly swallowed the only medicine that has any hope of making them better. They refused to place the franchise tag on All-Pro DE Julius Peppers, the face of the franchise for the past eight years, and in doing so they release the on-again, off-again sack master to pursue a free agency deal. A deal that could net Peppers at least $60 million over three seasons. It is, as I understand it, far less than Peppers is seeking with speculation pushing the asking price to around $100 million. In this economy, not going to happen. No NFL team, even in an uncapped year, will make that kind of investment on a 30-year-old, who plays one minute like his head is on fire and the next as if his pants are on the ground (sorry, couldn’t resist). The franchise tag would have cost Carolina $21.4 million and that would have really eaten into whatever budget the Panthers have crafted for the 2010 season — capped or not. The Panthers now have the money to make a re-investment in DE Tyler Brayton, and they can hope that DEs Charles Johnson and Everette Brown take a big step forward. By the way,
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the Steelers should be releasing DT Casey Hampton and paired with DT Maaku Kemoeatu, the Panthers could have a massive wall up the middle. Plus, with the money they have saved, it is time for this team to get serious about a true face of a franchise — a franchise QB. As of right now, the Panthers will go to camp with Matt Moore (yawn), Jake Delhomme (come on, man), and insert QB here. The list of free agent QBs is paper thin, and the only route left would be a trade. This gets dicey. The Panthers, certainly, could talk with the Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, or maybe even the Washington Redskins about a variety of deals involving the QBs they have on their rosters. But, back to Peppers. Three teams will figure heavily in rumors over the next several weeks
— the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and the New England Patriots. Any of those three will spend the money, however unsoundly, to get Peppers to come on board. Wouldn’t you love to listen to Randy Moss and Peppers talk shop? Looking ahead: I’ve had a few folks ask, so, IF East wins today — they will face either Berry Academy, of Charlotte, or East Burke. IF it is Berry, the Cavaliers will go to Charlotte. IF East Burke wins, the Cavs will play at home. Hope that helps. Looking back: Bobby Richardson did talk about 1961 and the home run race between Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Richardson recalled reporter after reporter stopping Maris to ask the same three questions, over and over. Looking ahead: The NorthSouth Challenge begins on Friday at McNair Field. Appalachian State and Gardner-Webb will defend the ‘South,’ while Marist College and Niagara University will fill in as the ‘North.’ The games begin at 3 p.m., on Friday, with Saturday and Sunday action beginning at 1 p.m. Go South!
8A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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Scoreboard BASKETBALL National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct 35 19 .648 31 24 .564 21 34 .382 19 36 .345 5 51 .089 Southeast Division W L Pct Orlando 38 19 .667 Atlanta 35 20 .636 Miami 29 28 .509 Charlotte 27 28 .491 Washington 20 34 .370 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 43 14 .754 Chicago 29 27 .518 Milwaukee 27 28 .491 Detroit 20 35 .364 Indiana 19 37 .339 Boston Toronto Philadelphia New York New Jersey
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Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox watches his team during spring training baseball practice, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, in Kissimmee, Fla.
Bobby Cox veers from normal script in final spring training
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Chipper Jones has heard Bobby Cox’s spring training speech so often, Jones thinks he could fill in for the Atlanta Braves manager. “I could probably recite it verbatim without him even coming out here,” said Jones, starting his 17th big league camp. Jones and his teammates had to pay attention on Tuesday. Cox changed the script for his final spring training speech. He is retiring after the season, and this year he wanted to talk about more than rules. He wanted to say more than, “Go get ’em, boys!” Players, clubhouse attendance and front office personnel all listened as Cox battled nerves and emotions while saying thanks.
WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Dallas 36 21 .632 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 20 .643 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 23 33 .411 Sacramento 18 38 .321 Golden State 16 39 .291
GB — 4 1/2 14 1/2 16 1/2 31 GB — 2 9 10 16 1/2 GB — 13 1/2 15 22 23 1/2 GB — 3 1/2 5 1/2 7 7 GB — 1 3 6 24 1/2 GB — 8 1/2 19 24 25 1/2
Monday’s Games Washington 101, Chicago 95 Milwaukee 83, New York 67 Dallas 91, Indiana 82 Atlanta 105, Utah 100 L.A. Clippers 98, Charlotte 94 Tuesday’s Games Cleveland 105, New Orleans 95
Boston 110, New York 106 Minnesota 91, Miami 88 Portland 102, New Jersey 93 L.A. Lakers at Memphis, late Phoenix at Oklahoma City, late Detroit at Sacramento, late Philadelphia at Golden State, late 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. Thursday’s Games Milwaukee at Indiana, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Boston, 8 p.m. Denver at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
St. Louis Columbus
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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GA 152 158 156 178 211 GA 153 158 166 186 189
Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled
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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 GF Ottawa 63 36 23 4 76 178 Buffalo 60 33 18 9 75 166 Boston 60 27 22 11 65 149 Montreal 63 29 28 6 64 164 Toronto 61 19 31 11 49 162 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 62 41 13 8 90 247 Tampa Bay 61 26 24 11 63 160 Atlanta 60 26 24 10 62 182 Florida 61 24 27 10 58 155 Carolina 61 24 30 7 55 168
GA 177 182 194 177 194
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
GA 146 173 164
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172 203
GA 144 179 160 169 194 GA 179 152 154 176 208
At Vancouver, Canada 55 of 90 total medal events Nation G S B United States 7 8 10 Germany 7 9 6 Norway 6 3 5 Russia 3 3 6 Canada 5 4 1 South Korea 4 4 1 Austria 3 3 3 France 2 3 4 Switzerland 5 0 2 Sweden 3 2 2 China 3 1 1 Netherlands 3 1 1 Poland 0 3 1 Italy 0 1 3 Slovakia 1 1 1 Czech Republic 1 0 2 Japan 0 1 2 Australia 1 1 0 Latvia 0 2 0 Belarus 0 1 1 Croatia 0 1 1 Slovenia 0 1 1 Britain 1 0 0 Estonia 0 1 0 Finland 0 1 0 Kazakhstan 0 1 0
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“This one was different,” said bullpen coach Eddie Perez, a former Braves catcher. “It was tough, a different feeling. ... I was sitting right next to him. I was looking at him and looking at everybody, and everybody was paying attention.” Were there tears? “It was close,” Perez said. “He said he was very nervous about the meeting for the first time.” The 68-year-old Cox is entering his 21st consecutive season at the Braves’ helm — the longest tenure among active managers — and 25th overall. He Associated Press also was Toronto’s manager for four years and was R-S Central has four wrestlers qualified for the 3A State Tournament in Greensboro, this coming weekend. Atlanta’s general manager before returning to the Central’s Brandon Chancy (middle with medals, l to r), Angelo Nunez, Josh Stephens, and Austin Elfers will get dugout in 1990. a shot for a 3A individual title at Greensboro Coliseum. The Hilltoppers took 11 wrestlers to the regionals includ“I told the players this is it for me and it’s the last time I’ll be talking to them here in spring training, but I’ll still be the same old grumpy guy that gets mad once in a while,” Cox said. “My goals haven’t changed simply because we’ve got a good team every year, and the goal should be to get to the World Series and win one. We’re up for that.” Cox quickly shifted the discussion to his excitement about the team, including rookie right fielder Jason Heyward’s attention-grabbing batting practice. “Every ball was just scalded,” Cox said of Heyward. That’s a typical Cox maneuver, Jones said. “You know Bobby. He’s going to deflect all the attention away from him and onto us players,” Jones said. “It’s up to us as players. This being his last year, it adds a little motivation to get your work done and start a championship season.” Cox ranks fourth among managers with 2,413 wins. His teams have won 15 division titles — including 14 straight with Atlanta — five pennants and the 1995 World Series. Jones said he could tell Cox was nervous. “That’s not like Bobby, but you only have one last year, one last speech,” Jones said. “There are going to be a lot of other lasts along the way. If it comes down to September and God forbid we’re out of the race or something, you’ll see it really hit him. Obviously if we’re in the playoffs, the focus is going to be on going to the playoffs.” Either way, at some point Cox will face his finale. “It’s going to be tough, the last day,” Perez said.
ing Chancy, Nunez, Stephens, Elfers, Adam Vanwormer, Evan Boggs, Kent Craig, Andres Rodriguez, Aris Smith, Cody Sellers, and Ty Copeland. The team is coached by Rich Cox, right.
Tar Heels may be without two Wears vs. FSU BY BRIANA GORMAN Special to the Courier
CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina will be down one Wear and possible two tonight when the Tar Heels host Florida State at the Smith Center. Freshman forward David Wear is out indefinitely with a sore hip, which is possibly a labrum tear, and will become the eighth UNC player to miss a game because of an injury, while twin brother Travis could see his first action since spraining his left ankle in practice on Feb. 9. “It has been a difficult year and one of the most difficult years I’ve ever had, from an injury standpoint, to get settled on a lineup or even a substitution pattern or even settled on who’s going to dress and not dress,” UNC coach Roy Williams said. “It’s gotten a little ridiculous.” Ten different players have
started for the Tar Heels (1413, 3-9) this season, which is the most in the Williams era. With David Wear unable to play tonight, just three players — Deon Thompson, Larry Drew II and Deon Thompson — have played in every game. The absence of one or two Wear’s also will leave the Tar Heels thin up front again, as sophomore Ed Davis still is out with a broken wrist. UNC seemed to be regaining its frontcourt depth when 7-foot sophomore Tyler Zeller, who had missed 10 games with a stress fracture in his right foot, returned for Saturday’s loss at Boston College. But two or three forwards will be back on the bench today as UNC faces one of the biggest players in the ACC — 7-1, 251-pound center Solomon Alabi. The sophomore averages 12.3 points and 6.7 rebounds and
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leads the ACC’s best blocking team with 2.6 blocks a game, which is second best in the conference behind Davis. And while UNC has struggled to find wins recently — the Heels have lost nine of the past 11 — FSU (19-7, 7-5) has been going in the opposite direction. The Seminoles, who have the second-best field goal percentage defense in the nation at 36.9 percent, are tied with Clemson for fifth in the ACC after winning three of their past four games. And while FSU will rely on its defense against UNC, the Tar Heels are hoping the return of Zeller will help their inside presence. Zeller said it has been tough the past six weeks watching from the bench as the Tar Heels went 2-8 without him. “For the most part, it’s just been rough watching the losses,” Zeller said.
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on three more in the frame to take an 8-2 Continued from Page 7A lead. GWU put two men steal. ASU then tacked aboard in the bottom half, but failed to push any men across, falling to 0-4 on the young season.
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Kramer’s gaffe costs him gold
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Maryland’s Greivis Vasquez shoots as Georgia Tech’s Derrick Favors defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 2, 2010, in College Park, Md.
One-of-a-kind Vasquez makes his mark for Terps
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Greivis Vasquez on the basketball court is like a Picasso in a museum: intriguing to the eye, far from ordinary, yet often unappreciated by those with conservative tastes. Maryland’s mercurial senior point guard is the only player in Atlantic Coast Conference history to have at least 2,000 points, 700 assists and 600 rebounds in his career. A year ago, Vasquez become the first Terrapin to lead the team in all three categories during one season. Dubbed the “Venezuelan Sensation,” Vasquez currently averages 19 points per game and is the main reason why Maryland (19-7, 9-3) remains in contention for the league title. But some Terps fans find his brashness to be annoying. They shudder when Vasquez shimmies his body after a big basket, and grimace when he throws the ball away while trying to make a daring pass. He does, after all, have 86 turnovers this season — nearly twice as many as any of his teammates. “Greivis has his critics,” Maryland coach Gary Williams said. “But when you look at the numbers, they’re there. When you look at what he’s meant for the team this year, he’s done everything he could. For anybody to think he doesn’t belong with the top five or seven players who ever played here, they don’t know the game very well. Just look at what he’s done.” Vasquez ranks sixth on the Maryland career scoring chart with 2,013 points and will move into third place — behind only Juan Dixon, Len Bias and Albert King — if he scores 5 Wednesday night against Clemson. Steve Blake is the only Terp with more career assists than Vasquez, who clearly made the right decision when he spurned a shot at the NBA to return for his senior season. “My numbers, it’s just a blessing. I’m thankful,” Vasquez said. “Maryland gave me a great opportunity. The fans have been incredible, supporting me. My family, the whole country of Venezuela, are thankful about me coming to Maryland.” Vasquez was born in Caracas and moved to the United States to attend high school at Montrose Christian School in Rockville, Md. Upon his arrival, he could barely speak English and his basketball skills were raw. The 6-foot-6, 200-pounder has since grasped the language and lifted his game to a level that has put him in position for ACC Player of the Year honors. Said Williams: “I think that’s part of being a senior. Greivis understands that if we play well and he plays well, that makes you look better than if we lose and he gets 35 or something like that. That’s a big bonus for our team.” And if he gets a little crazy on the court, so be it. “I’m not afraid to make a mistake,” Vasquez said.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Bode Miller made the kind of mistake that happens in skiing, especially for a risk-taker like him. The gaffe made by Dutch speedskater Sven Kramer? Unbelievable. Kramer went through the grueling 10,000-meter race on a seeming record pace but was disqualified for not switching lanes while coming out of a turn nearly two-thirds into the race. Kramer went into the turn on the inside and was supposed to move to the outside lane for the next lap. He’d already moved over when Dutch coach Gerard Kemkers animatedly motioned for him to shift to the inside lane. Kramer seemed to hold off at first, then gave in. Kemkers buried his head in his hands when he realized what happened. Kramer ended up skating the rest of the race in the same line as the other skater in his pair, but was so far ahead he couldn’t have known anything was amiss. The only hint was when Kramer saw his girlfriend in the stands and her head was buried in her hands. Kramer crossed the line with a big smile, believing he had another gold medal and Olympic record for his staggering list of feats: winner of the last three world championships at 5,000 and 10,000 meters; the world record-holder at both distances; and having already won gold and set an Olympic record in the 5,000 at this Olympics. Then Kemkers broke the news. Kramer flung his glasses, then stomped the heel of his blade into the ice. Just like that, Lee Seung-hoon of South Korea had the gold and Kramer moved into Olympic infamy, like the U.S. shooter who blew a sure gold medal by shooting at the wrong target during the 2004 Athens Olympics. Miller’s mistake wasn’t nearly as colossal. All he did was lose control and fail to finish his first run down the giant slalom course, ending his chances for a record fourth Alpine medal at a single Winter Games. It’s kind of fitting for a guy who likes to go against the grain. His Vancouver results could be called a Bode Slam: a gold, a silver, a bronze and a DNF (did not finish). Carlo Janka of Switzerland won the event. Americans took silver in the
Nordic combined, making it 26 medals — breaking their record a Winter Olympics not held in the United States. Germany is closing in with 22. Both have seven gold medals. Also Tuesday, Canada’s Ashleigh McIvor won the debut of women’s skicross and Russia won the women’s biathlon relay by such a wide margin that the final skier slowed to give highfives to fans and to blow kisses. Austria won the Nordic combined relay.
GIANT SLALOM Miller almost crashed during the top half of his run, got straightened out, but then couldn’t stay on line coming out of a gate in the second half. “I’m taking more risk than everyone else,” Miller told The Associated Press. “That’s partly why I’m able to get medals. It looks easy when you make it. When you crash like today, it’s like, ‘Oh, huh?’” Miller still has one race left, the slalom, and until Saturday to rest up for it.
SPEEDSKATING Lee lowered the Olympic record by 0.37 seconds. Kramer likely would have lowered it even more, further compounding his mistake. “I expected to be on the podium but not for the gold,” said Lee, who won silver in the 5,000. “I could not have realized that this would have happened.
I trained and prepared long for this. Sven Kramer is a great skater.”
NORDIC COMBINED Johnny Spillane became the first American to win a medal in this event, getting silver earlier in these games. Now he’s got another — and sharing it with his friends. The team of Spillane, Todd Lodwick, Billy Demong and Brett Camerota was a narrow second in the team relay event, which combined jumping off the large hill, then a 4-by-5 kilometer relay. Demong had a slight edge over Austria’s Mario Stecher heading into the stadium but stumbled at the turn and watched the Austrian zoom past him on the straightaway.
HOCKEY The U.S. men’s team will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals. The Swiss advanced with a 3-2 shootout victory over Belarus. The rest of Tuesday’s schedule: Canada-Germany, SlovakiaNorway and Czech RepublicLatvia.
BIATHLON About the only thing that went wrong for the Russians was no one near the finish line offering up their flag. That was why Olga Zaitseva slowed to the finish and ended up giving high-fives and blowing kisses.
Jayson Williams gets 5 years in fatal NJ shooting
SOMERVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Former NBA star Jayson Williams was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for fatally shooting a hired driver in 2002, ending an eight-year legal odyssey by tearfully apologizing to the victim’s family. He will be eligible for parole in 18 months. Williams, avoiding a retrial on a reckless manslaughter count that deadlocked the jury at his 2004 trial, pleaded guilty last month to aggravated assault in the death of Costas Christofi in Continued from Page 7A February 2002. At the same 2004 trial, he was guaranteed base salary of $20.1 million, not count- acquitted of aggravated ing a $1.5 million Pro Bowl bonus and $250,000 manslaughter but confor each playoff victory. victed on four counts of Even though there is scheduled to be no salary covering up the shootcap next season in the final year of the collecing. tive bargaining agreement, the Panthers decided State Superior Court against committing that much money to one play- Judge Edward Coleman er. sentenced Williams to “We franchised him last year in hopes of being five years for the coverable to get a multiyear contract done,” Hurney said. up counts, a sentence “We made what I would term a very aggressive that will run concurrent effort to do that and did not get it done. to the assault sentence. “I think we have some very talented players and In court Tuesday, their futures will have to be addressed at some a tearful Williams point. All those factors come into play. It’s a hard turned and apologized decision. It’s one that we took time on.” to Andrea Adams, While the Panthers could still sign Peppers in Christofi’s sister, sayfree agency, Hurney acknowledged that “when a player of Julius’ caliber gets to this point, I think seldom does it happen that they return.” Added Carey: “He is convinced that with this move he will thrive and develop fully into the player he was destined to become. He is excited about his future and looking forward to the process of selecting his next destination.” The 30-year-old has recorded 81 sacks in eight years with Carolina. But while he was voted a member of the NFL’s all-decade team, he’s also been criticized for inconsistency. It’s under that scenario that Peppers becomes one of the biggest defensive free agents to hit the open market in years.
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Ashleigh McIvor of Canada competes in the women’s skicross at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday.
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Jayson Williams leans back in his chair to share a moment with his wife Tanya Williams prior to his sentencing Tuesday at State Superior Court in Somerville, N.J.
ing “there’s not a day I wake up that I don’t feel sorry for what I did to Mr. Christofi and that I put you through this.” Adams wrote in a letter read by a court employee that the punishment “didn’t fit the crime” and spoke of “eight years of agony watching Jayson Williams prance around and live his life and acting like nothing happened.” Williams paid Christofi’s family more than $2 million in 2003 to settle a wrongful
death lawsuit. He had been free on bail since being charged in 2002. Most of the facts of the shooting are not in dispute. Christofi had driven Williams and several of the basketball player’s friends to Williams’ mansion after taking them to a local restaurant. Williams admitted
at his plea hearing last month that he gave the group a tour of the house and showed them his gun collection in his bedroom. While showing off a double-barreled 12-gauge shotgun, Williams admitted, he failed to check the safety mechanism and inspected only one of the two barrels before snapping it shut. The gun fired, striking Christofi once in the chest and killing him. Witnesses testified that Williams tried to cover up his involvement by initially placing the gun in Christofi’s hands and instructing those present in the bedroom to lie about what happened. “Had the defendant exercised one ounce of caution that night, Gus Christofi would still be alive and we wouldn’t be here,” Deputy Attorney General Steven Farman said Tuesday.
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LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — Teachers tackled and subdued a man armed with a high-powered rifle just after he shot two teenage students Tuesday at a suburban Denver middle school that’s just miles from Columbine High School, the site of one of the nation’s deadliest school shootings, authorities said. The seventh-grade math teacher who tackled the suspect, David Benke, is a 6-foot-5-inch former college basketball player who has taught at the school for about 10 years. Other teachers quickly piled on the gunman. One male and one female were shot at about 3:30 p.m. outside Deer Creek Middle School in Littleton, Kelley said. Both students were taken to a nearby hospital and were expected to survive.
N.J. woman sentenced
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who fabricated a gang rape accusation that sent an innocent man to prison will spend up to three years behind bars herself. Biurny Peguero (BEE’-ur-nee pehGUEHR’-oh) said at her sentencing Tuesday that she asks herself every day how she could have done what she did to William McCaffrey. The 27-year-old New Jersey woman told a priest and then authorities last year that she had made up the 2005 incident. She pleaded guilty in December to perjury. A judge overturned McCaffrey’s rape conviction days later.
Mom traded kids for bird
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana woman has pleaded guilty to selling two children for a cockatoo and $175 in what her attorney called an attempt to do a good thing that went wrong.
Greenwell, 53, was sentenced Monday to 15 months of hard labor on each of two criminal counts: sale of a minor. The sentences are to run concurrently. The case centered on a 5-yearold boy and a 4-year-old girl in Greenwell’s custody. Investigators said she called Paul J. Romero, 46, and Brandy Lynn Romero, 27, of Evangeline Parish early last year after seeing a flyer they posted offering a cockatoo for sale, and offered to deliver the children for about $2,000. When the Romeros said they could not afford that, a deal was stuck for the bird, valued at $1,500, plus cash.
Bus crash victims named LAKE PLACID, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Highway Patrol has identified two people killed when a tour bus taking them on a sightseeing trip crashed in central Florida. John Roy, 79, of Cohasset, Mass., and Joan Horsch, 78, of Abingdon, Va., died in Monday’s crash, officers said. Three others were critically injured, but officers have not identified them. The bus was hit by a car, ran off the road and rolled over at least twice, ejecting several passengers.
350 sick aboard ship CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — About 350 people who got sick a week into a Caribbean cruise were responding well to medicine, the cruise line said Tuesday. Celebrity Cruise spokeswoman Cynthia Martinez said 326 of the more than 1,800 passengers on the Celebrity Mercury began complaining Sunday of upset stomachs, vomiting and diarrhea. Martinez says 27 of the nearly 850 crew members also reported symptoms.
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James E. Lentz, president and chief operating officer, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington Tuesday before the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing on Toyota.
Toyota recalls may not totally solve problems WASHINGTON (AP) — Massive recalls of popular Toyota cars and trucks still may “not totally” solve frightening problems of sudden, unintended acceleration, the company’s American sales chief conceded Tuesday, a day before the Japanese president of the world’s largest automaker must confront angry U.S. lawmakers. House members listened in rapt silence Tuesday to the tearful testimony of a woman whose car unaccountably surged to 100 mph, then they pressed James Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc., on the company’s efforts to find and fix the acceleration problems — actions many suggested were too late and too limited. Lentz apologized repeatedly for safety defects that led to recalls of some 8.5 million Toyota cars and trucks, and he acknowledged the changes the company is making probably aren’t the end of the story. Putting remaining doubts to rest is of vital importance to millions more Toyota owners in the United States and elsewhere, who have continued to drive but with serious concerns about their cars. Toyota sales have suffered, too, and a small army of dealers showed up on Capitol Hill Tuesday, arguing that this week’s high-profile hearings are unfairly targeting their company. “We are vigilant and we continue to look for potential causes,” Lentz told the House Energy and Commerce Committee. That search had better continue, a number of lawmakers said, openly questioning Toyota’s insistence that the problems are mechanical, not linked to the vehicles’ sophisticated electronics. Without a more vigorous investigation of the possibility that electronics are involved, Texas Republican Rep. Joe Barton said of Toyota’s probe: “In my opinion, it’s a sham.” The U.S. government is pursuing the electronics question, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told the panel. “We’re going to go into the weeds on that” and come up with answers, LaHood said. He said the company’s recalls were important but “we don’t maintain that they answer every question.” Lentz’s appearance set the stage for Toyota’s president — Akio Toyoda, grandson of the company’s founder — to apologize in person on Wednesday. Toyoda will accept “full responsibility” for the halting steps that led to the recall, according to prepared testimony released in advance. He also will offer his condolences over the deaths of four San Diego, Calif., family members in a crash of their Toyota in late August. “I will do everything in my power to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again,” Toyoda will tell the House Government Oversight Committee. “My name is on every car. You have my personal commitment that Toyota will work vigorously and unceasingly to restore the trust of our customers.” “Quite frankly, I fear the pace at which we have grown may have been too quick” and led to safety defects at the heart of the recall, Toyoda says in his prepared testimony. There were repeated displays of emotion at Tuesday’s daylong hearing
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— both from the Tennessee woman who survived a 2006 sudden acceleration incident when she was unable to control her runaway Lexus and from Lentz himself, who choked up while discussing the death of his own brother more than 20 years ago in a car accident. “I know what those families go through,” Lentz said. Rhonda Smith, of Sevierville, Tenn., said her Lexus raced out of control to speeds up to 100 miles an hour, and that nothing she did to try to stop it worked — including braking and shifting into neutral. “I prayed to God to help me,” she said, fighting back tears. “After six miles, God intervened” and slowed the car, Smith said. She said she was finally able to pull off the road onto a median and turn off the engine. She said it took a long time for Toyota to respond to her complaints and even then it was dismissive. “Shame on you, Toyota, for being so greedy,” Smith said as Lentz sat grim-faced with other Toyota officials in the first row of the committee room awaiting his turn to testify. She directed a second “shame on you” at federal highway safety regulators “for not doing your job.” “Listening to Mrs. Smith, I’m embarrassed for what happened,” Lentz said. Pressed by committee members as to why Toyota had not had its technicians pour over the Smith car to determine what actually caused the malfunction, Lentz said he wasn’t sure where the car was now but “We’re going to go down and talk to them and get the car so that they feel satisfied. I want her and her husband to feel safe about driving our products.” LaHood, the transportation secretary, told the panel the U.S. government knew the exact whereabouts of the car and would share the information with Toyota. “All of this has been a big wake-up call for Toyota,” LaHood said. Toyota has recalled some 8.5 million vehicles worldwide — more than 6 million in the United States — since last fall because of unintended acceleration problems in multiple models and braking issues in the Prius hybrid. It is also investigating steering concerns in Corollas. People with Toyotas have complained of their vehicles speeding out of control despite efforts to slow down, sometimes resulting in deadly crashes. The government has received complaints of 34 deaths linked to sudden acceleration of Toyota vehicles since 2000. Congressional panels are asking whether computerized modern automotive electronics designed to make cars more efficient can sometimes make them less safe. Lentz said that “two specific mechanical causes” were to blame for the sudden accelerations — misplaced floor mats and sticking accelerator pedals. He insisted electronic systems connected to the gas pedal and fuel line were not to blame, based on tests made by the company in the United States and Japan. Lentz said that, while the company had not expressly ruled out an electronics malfunction, “We have not found a malfunction” in the electronics of any of the cars at issue.
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Wall Street bonuses were up 17 percent
In this Jan. 25 file photo, traders John Panin, left, and Bobby Gray work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks dipped as investors remain cautious about the strength of a consumer-led economic recovery. Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street bonuses climbed 17 percent in 2009 to $20.3 billion as many of the investment banks that were bailed out at taxpayer expense reported blowout profits. The announcement Tuesday by New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli was likely to outrage many Americans who are barely getting by. And it happened on the same day that private economists reported a plunge in consumer confidence — a blow to hopes that spending by shoppers would help speed up an economic recovery. “Wall Street is vital to New York’s economy, and the dollars generated by the industry help the state’s bottom line,” DiNapoli said. “But for most Americans, these huge bonuses are a bitter pill and hard to comprehend. ... Taxpayers bailed them out, and now they’re back making money while many The Chicago Board Options New York families are still struggling to make ends Exchange’s Volatility Index, meet.” which is known as the market’s The reason for the surge in bonuses was simple: fear gauge, shot up 7.2 percent Wall Street firms had a great year. Tuesday. An increase in the VIX Broker-dealer operations associated with the signals that investors are preNew York Stock Exchange earned a record $49.9 pared for swings in the market. billion through the year’s first three quarters. The Meanwhile, interest rates fell firms probably closed out the year $55 billion in in the bond market as Treasury the black, DiNapoli’s office said. prices rose. Investors were betThe 2009 bonuses were actually modest comting that a weak recovery will force the Federal Reserve to keep pared to the bonanzas Wall Street workers enjoyed between 2005 and 2007. The annual payout in interest rates low. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury those gilded days averaged $31 billion, or around $173,000 per worker. note, which moves opposite its The average bonus in 2009 was $124,850, price, fell to 3.69 percent from according to the comptroller’s projections, 3.80 percent late Monday. although that number was likely skewed by high Investors will get further bonuses among top earners at the largest firms. insight into potential interest In 2008, Wall Street firms gave out $17.4 billion rate changes when Fed chairin bonuses, even though the year was one of their man Ben Bernanke testifies worst. before Congress on Wednesday Critics of Wall Street pay said the fact that and Thursday. bonuses are rising even as consumers grow more A report on home prices despondent reflects a growing class divide in the showed that the housing market wake of the recession. continues its slow recovery. The “It’s exposing a deep rift in American society,” Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller said Chuck Collins, a senior scholar at the Institute 20-city home price index rose for Policy Studies, a liberal Washington think tank. 0.3 percent from November to “This isn’t the rising tide lifting all boats. This is December. the rising tide lifting a few yachts, while other peoThe dollar was mixed against ple’s boats sink further underwater.” other major currencies. News of the windfall came amid fresh signs that Gold and oil both fell, joining the public’s mood was darkening. A monthly poll other commodities as investors gauging consumers’ confidence unexpectedly fell shied away from investments to a 10-month low in February as Americans worseen as risky. ried more about jobs.
Stocks retreat on consumer news See related story, Page 12A
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market fell sharply Tuesday after a surprising drop in consumer confidence reminded investors of the fragility of the economic recovery. The Dow Jones industrials fell 100 points. Interest rates also fell in the bond market as investors moved money out of stocks and into the safety of Treasurys. The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index fell to 46 in February from 56.5 last month. That was well below the forecast of economists polled by Thomson Reuters. They expected a reading of 55. The confidence numbers came as investors were already rethinking the more optimistic assessment they had of the economy last week. Stocks had rallied for four straight days on upbeat earnings news, including some from retailers, and on improving housing and manufacturing numbers. That rally has ended this week in response to a growing pile of disappointing consumer news, including retail earnings reports. While Home Depot Inc., Sears Holdings Corp., Macy’s Inc. and Target Corp. all reported better-
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Brown revives pivotal role for GOP moderates An AP News Analysis By ANDREW TAYLOR
A customer hands cash to a worker at a store in Palo Alto, Calif., Tuesday. Rising job worries sent a key barometer of confidence to its lowest point in 10 months, raising concerns about the economic recovery.
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WASHINGTON — Massachusetts Republican Sen. Scott Brown may have crushed Democrats’ spirits in winning a special election last month, but he’s also helped revive them by providing critical momentum to advance a bipartisan jobs bill that had become entangled in familiar partisan wrangling. Brown’s win means that Democrats don’t possess a filibuster-proof Senate majority. The new formula for victory resembles the old one: Gain the votes of New England Republican moderates, as well as old-timers who occasionally buck their leadership. That’s just what happened Monday, when Brown, along with Maine Republicans Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe, voted to defeat a filibuster led by far more conservative GOP leaders. Also siding with Democrats in the 62-30 tally were Rust Belt Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, and Christopher Bond, R-Mo., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Both are big fans of infrastructure spending that also is provided in the bill, and both also are retiring from the Senate this year, giving them some wiggle room to challenge their party’s leaders and conservative base. For Brown, joining a GOP filibuster over a parliamentary procedural squabble clearly wasn’t the best vote for a new senator from an overwhelmingly Democratic state who had campaigned on a promise to rise above partisan politics. “I came to Washington to be an independent voice, to put politics aside and to do everything in my power to help create jobs for Massachusetts families,” said Brown, whose election last month gave Republicans the 41st vote that could sustain filibusters. “This Senate jobs bill is not perfect ... but I voted for it because it contains measures that will help put people back to work.” Monday’s vote cleared the decks for a far larger favorable vote when the jobs legislation faces an up-or-down final tally Wednesday. The bill features four provisions, including a $13 billion measure exempting businesses hiring the unemployed from the 6.2 percent Social Security payroll tax through December and giving them another $1,000 credit if new workers stay on the job a full year. It’s undeniably modest, especially in comparison with the $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. The measure is centered on tax breaks for businesses that hire new workers this year and a renewal of highway programs through Dec. 31. Both ideas have wide support in both parties. Mark Zandi, an economist with Moody’s Economy. com, estimates the tax credit could spur about 250,000 new jobs. GOP leaders mounted a filibuster because of strong-arm tactics by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., in bringing it to the floor. Republicans and some Democrats were unhappy that Reid abruptly dumped about $70 billion in other 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, respectively, on the Finance Committee. Reid then refused to allow Republicans to try to add them back, inviting a filibuster. In addition to the hiring tax incentives and highway funding, the bill would extend a tax break for small businesses buying new equipment and modestly expand an initiative that helps state and local governments finance infrastructure projects. The larger Finance Committee bill 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, that would be extended through 2010.
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Comsumer confidence falters NEW YORK (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy has suffered a sudden relapse, dimming hopes that they will start spending — and spurring job growth — any time soon. The Consumer Confidence Index figures released Tuesday were much worse than analysts had expected and showed that Americans are morose about the job market and their economic prospects. That bodes ill for the sort of uptick in consumer spending that normally powers economic recovery, and could raise pressure on the Obama administration and Congress to create jobs themselves. The index fell almost 11 points to 46 in February, down from a revised 56.5 in January and the lowest level since a 40.8 reading in April 2009. It erased three consecutive months of improvement, according to the Conference Board, the research group that releases the monthly index. Analysts were expecting only a slight decrease to 55. Economists watch the confidence numbers closely because consumer spending accounts for about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity. Outside of the Great Recession, the index hasn’t been this low since December 1974. “It still feels like a recession” to consumers, said Lynn Franco, director of the Conference Board Consumer Research Center. Confidence has been recovering fitfully since hitting a historic low of 25.3 in February 2009. Many economists believe it will remain well below healthy levels for at least another year or two. A reading above 90 indicates
an economy is on solid footing. Above 100 signals strong growth. Dana Huskey of Chattanooga, Tenn., said she’s being very cautious with her spending — limiting her trips out to eat and her drives around town. The 26-year-old lost her job at Ann Taylor in July and has lined up a job at a yarn store, but it won’t open until this summer. Her family has been helping her since then. “I try not to go out to eat unless I have to,” said Huskey. “I got a subscription to the local paper for the weekend edition, to do coupons.” Some economists say Americans won’t start to feel better and spend more until they see clear evidence of sizable job growth. In past recessions, however, the employment picture didn’t improve dramatically until after a recovery in consumer spending and confidence. Many economists say business investments and exports can help drive the nascent turnaround in the short term, but a rise in consumer spending is essential to keep it going. “Without a sustained acceleration in consumption growth, this recovery will eventually fade,” said Paul Ashworth, senior U.S. economist at Capital Economics Ltd. The consumer confidence report put a scare into the stock market, overshadowing retailers’ reports that showed stronger holiday profits but also offered cautious sales outlooks. There were also signs that the U.S. housing market is continuing its bumpy recovery: A key index
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Tuesday said they were astonished by an attempt by Anthem Blue Cross to boost individual insurance premiums by as much as 39 percent at a time when policyholders are struggling to afford health coverage. The Assembly Health Committee opened a hearing intended to examine the proposal by California’s largest forprofit health insurer. The increase is scheduled to
take effect May 1 and would affect roughly 700,000 individual policyholders in the state. The hearing came amid a heated national debate over health care reform and one day before a congressional committee is scheduled to question Anthem’s parent company, WellPoint Inc. “How are Californians supposed to afford health insurance with these rate increases?” Democratic Assemblyman Dave Jones of Sacramento asked while opening the hearing. “What level
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The unemployment picture has become a full-time preoccupation in Congress. The Senate cleared a key hurdle Monday on its way to passing a $15 billion package that includes tax breaks to encourage hiring. Final passage on that measure is scheduled for Wednesday. The measure, however, is likely to boost hiring only modestly.
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showed home prices rose for the seventh straight month in December. Executives at discount chain Target Corp. said they expect the recovery to continue — slowly — as shoppers grapple with high rates of unemployment and pay down debt. “I think we’re going to see two steps forward, one step back,” said Gregg Steinhafel, Target’s chairman, president and CEO, in a conference call with investors Tuesday. The confidence index is based on a sample of 5,000 U.S. households surveyed between Feb. 1 and Feb. 17. A surprising aspect of the report was that the index’s key gauge — consumers’ expectations over the next six months — took a big hit. The gauge had been on the rise since last October. Consumers’ assessment of the current economy slipped to a 27-year low. Several factors may have aggravated the decline. Heavy snowstorms in many areas of the country may have dampened confidence as they shut down businesses and thwarted job searches. Worries about Greece’s national debt hammered the U.S. stock market.
of profit is enough?” Jones, who chairs the committee, said the state cannot wait for the federal government to act. The company has said it needs to increase premiums in part because younger, healthier people have been dropping health insurance coverage during the recession, leaving it with a pool of policyholders that is older and more dependent on health care services.
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Dems fret over comprehensive health care reform
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic congressional leaders confronted the reality Tuesday that they may not be able to pass the comprehensive health care overhaul sought by President Barack Obama. Republican leaders prepared to do everything in their power to make sure they can’t. Democrats saw the sweeping health bill that Obama unveiled ahead of a bipartisan health care summit Thursday as their last, best chance at a top-to-bottom remake of the nation’s health care system that would usher in near-universal health coverage. But some were clear-eyed about the difficulties after a year of corrosive debate and the loss of their filibuster-proof supermajority in the Senate. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said comprehensive reform would be best but it’s not all or nothing. “We may not be able to do all. I hope we can do all, a comprehensive piece of legislation that will provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to all Americans,” Hoyer said at his weekly media briefing. “But having said that, if we can’t, then you know me — if you can’t do a whole, doing part is also good. I mean there are a number of things I think we can agree on.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was a bit more optimistic about the prospects for Obama’s plan. “I think it is getting a good reception in our caucus, but nonetheless we have more work to do to have everyone on board,” she said. Republican leaders said they would attend the summit but see no point in the session, arguing that Obama and the Democrats are determined to ram their
recent rate hikes — giving the federal government authority to block big premium increases. If Obama fails on a comprehensive health care overhaul where Bill Clinton and other presidents failed before him, the chance won’t come around again anytime soon. The whole endeavor will now rise or fall on Obama’s ability to sell his plan at the summit, and the reaction from lawmakers and the public in the days ahead. Some rank-and-file Democrats were openly skeptical that the White House and congressional leaders could pull it off. Rep. Jason Altmire, D-Pa., a moderate who opposed the health legislation when it passed the House, questioned whether Pelosi could hang on to the votes that allowed her to get the bill through 220-215 in November. Since then a couple of Democrats have left the House, and Pelosi may also lose votes from anti-abortion Democrats who oppose the less restrictive abortion language in the Senate bill. Only 32 percent of Americans say Congress should move soon to pass a comprehensive bill, embodied in the House and Senate Democratic legislation and Obama’s new plan. That was the finding of a poll released Tuesday by the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation. Americans were evenly divided on the legislation, in a 43-43 percent split. Most still want Congress to pass something this year, and 58 percent say they’ll be disappointed or angry if that doesn’t happen. But 20 percent say lawmakers should pass a scaled-back bill, and 22 percent say it would be a good idea to call a timeout on health care and come back later in the year.
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Maria Bartiromo, anchor, CNBC, moderates the National Governors Association plenary session on health care and the economy in Washington Sunday. The national debate on health care is coming to a head this week with last ditch efforts to save a comprehensive reform plan.
We may not be able to do all. I hope we can do all, a comprehensive piece of legislation that will provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to all Americans. But having said that, if we can’t, then you know me — if you can’t do a whole, doing part is also good. I mean there are a number of things I think we can agree on. —House Majority Leaders Steny Hoyer, D-Md.
comprehensive bill through Congress. “We’re happy to be there, but I’m not quite sure what the purpose is,” said Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who invited some of Obama’s fiercest critics to join him Thursday, including the president’s 2008 rival, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla. Senate Republicans also rejected the White House plea for a simple up-or-down vote on Obama’s health care plan, indicating they would offer hundreds of amendments to stop the legislation. Insurance market reforms
CBO: Stimulus created up to 2.1 million jobs WASHINGTON (AP) — The economic stimulus law added between 1 million to 2.1 million workers to employment rolls by the end of last year, a new report released Tuesday by congressional economists said. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office study also said the $862 billion stimulus added between 1.5 to 3.5 percentage points to the growth of the economy in 2009. The controversial stimulus law combined tax breaks for individuals and businesses with lots of government spending. The report reflects agreement among economists that the measure boosted the economy. But the wide range of estimates means it won’t resolve the debate over how effective the stimulus has been. The White House says the stimulus bill has created 2 million jobs and will add another 1.5 million this year as economic recovery continues to take hold. CBO projects that the stimulus measure to have a greater impact this year, boosting gross domestic product by 1.4 to 4 percentage points and lowering the unemployment rate by 0.7 to 1.8 percentage points. The report said the most efficient parts of the stimulus include infrastructure projects such as road- and bridge-building and more generous unemployment benefits. On the other hand, the popular first-time homebuyer tax credit isn’t a very efficient use of stimulus dollars, the report said. The economy has shed 8.4 million jobs since the start of the recession in December of 2007, though job losses have slowed in the past couple of months.
like barring insurers from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions would be difficult or impossible to pull off without a large risk pool achieved by a requiring nearly everyone to be insured. Smaller measures could be done individually, such as money for insurance pools to provide coverage to people with health problems. Obama’s new plan used legislation already passed by the Senate as its starting point, making changes designed to appeal to House Democrats. He unveiled it Monday almost exactly a year after calling on Congress to act to reform the nation’s costly
an inefficient health care system. Majority Democrats were on the verge of meeting the challenge before Republican Scott Brown’s upset win in a Massachusetts Senate seat last month. Brown’s win underscored the perilous political environment for Democrats in an election year, but Obama didn’t scale back his ambitions, opting for one last attempt at full-scale legislation. It costs around $1 trillion over a decade, requires nearly everyone to be insured or pay a fine, and puts new requirements on insurance companies, including — in a new twist responding to
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Nation/world World Today Iran nuclear offer falls short
VIENNA (AP) — Iran has formally set out its terms for giving up most of its cache of enriched uranium in a confidential document — and the conditions fall short of what has been demanded by the United States and other world powers. Washington dismissed the document — seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday — as a “red herring” and warned it would consult with its allies on new penalties on Iran to punish it for its nuclear defiance. The document says Tehran is ready to hand over the bulk of its stockpile, as called for under a deal brokered by the International Atomic Energy Agency and endorsed by the five permanent U.N. Security Council members and Germany. But Iran adds that it must simultaneously receive fuel rods for its research reactor in return, and that such an exchange must take place on Iranian territory. The Iranian offer was sure to be rejected by the six powers, which have waited for nearly six months for such an official answer.
N.Ireland police decry bombers
DUBLIN (AP) — Northern Ireland’s police commander denounced Irish Republican Army dissidents Tuesday for giving his officers just 17 minutes to evacuate the center of a border town before a car bomb detonated. Monday night’s attack on the courthouse in Newry, between Dublin and Belfast, was the first of its kind in nearly a decade. Police said they still were trying to steer people away from the bomb when it exploded, causing little damage to the heavily fortified courthouse and injuring no one. Nearby residents said their homes shook like an earthquake from the blast but their windows did not shatter, and traffic continued to pass by the flaming remains of the car until police shut down the road. Police said the bomb contained 100 kilograms (225 pounds) of homemade explosive — much smaller than typical IRA car bombs. It appeared to catch police off guard because, unlike more than a dozen previous similar threats across Northern Ireland, this one actually detonated.
Sudan and rebel group sign truce
CAIRO (AP) — Darfur’s most powerful rebel group and the Sudanese government on Tuesday signed a truce after a year of internationally sponsored negotiations, raising hopes the bloody seven-year conflict could draw to a close. Rebel leader Khalil Ibrahim of the Justice and Equality Movement announced the cease-fire would begin that night as the international sponsors of the talks announced a $1 billion development fund for the war ravaged region. The once bitter enemies, Ibrahim and Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, shook hands and embraced after the signing. The ceremony, hosted by Qatar’s Emir Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, was attended by U.S., U.N., African and Arab representatives among others. The next challenge for the mediators will be getting the dozens of other rebel splinter groups to join the process as the arduous power and wealth-sharing talks begin.
In this Feb. 22 file photo, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, left, and Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Michael Mullen take part in briefing at the Pentagon. On Tuesday, Gates said Europeans’ aversion to military force is limiting NATO’s ability to fight effectively. Associated Press
Gates: Afghanistan is proof that NATO must make changes WASHINGTON (AP) — With the war in Afghanistan as his guide, Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Tuesday called for sweeping changes in the way NATO prepares for and fights nontraditional conflicts. Citing a “crisis” in the alliance, Gates said Afghanistan has exposed fundamental NATO weaknesses — shortcomings that he said can undermine the viability of NATO as it faces future security threats. He cited a money shortage within NATO — a perennial problem that successive American administrations have tried and failed to fix. That, in turn, is a “symptom of deeper problems with the way NATO perceives threats,” assesses its defense needs and sets spending priorities, Gates said. Gates tempered his stern message with words of praise for NATO allies, saying they had demonstrated in just the last three months an “unparalleled level of commitment” to the war effort by increasing their troop contributions from 30,000 last summer to 50,000 this year. “By any measure that is an extraordinary feat,” he said. He did not mention, however, that even NATO members who have shared the combat burden in Afghanistan are finding it hard to sustain. In the Netherlands, for example, the coalition government collapsed this month over the issue of troop contributions; the 2,000-strong Dutch troop con-
tingent is to begin withdrawing in August. Another stalwart, Canada, plans to remove 2,800 troops by next year, even as some other nations send more. NATO’s budget squeeze reflects a larger cultural and political trend within an alliance, Gates said. After decades of success in preventing a catastrophic eruption of conflict on the European continent, NATO member countries have failed to modernize their militaries — instead relying on superior U.S. firepower. Afghanistan, however, has shown that a superpower cannot succeed alone in a conflict that requires not just traditional military strength but also civilian expertise and the clout of international support. “The demilitarization of Europe — where large swaths of the general public and political class are averse to military force and the risks that go with it — has gone from a blessing in the 20th century to an impediment to achieving real security and lasting peace in the 21st,” he told a National Defense University audience filled with uniformed military officers from many of NATO’s 28 member countries. The danger, he added, is that potential future adversaries may view NATO as a paper tiger. “Not only can real or perceived weakness be a temptation to miscalculation and aggression, but, on a more basic level, the resulting funding and capability shortfalls make it difficult to operate and fight together to
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Alliance officials in Europe were largely accepting of Gates’ assessment of the problem. Norwegian Undersecretary of Defense Espen Barth Eide told The Associated Press that Gates’ criticism was “understandable,” but that increased funding from European NATO members was not a viable solution.
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confront shared threats,” Gates told a forum on rewriting the basic mission plan of the NATO alliance. “All of this should be a wakeup call that NATO needs serious, far-reaching and immediate reforms to address a crisis that has been years in the making,” Gates said. If NATO simply rewrites its basic agenda — officially known as its “strategic concept” — without changing the practices and the mindset of alliance members, the result “will not be worth the paper it is printed on,” he added. A group of security experts led by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is scheduled to produce by April recommendations for the new strategy document, which was last revised in 1999, before the 9/11 terrorist attacks that led to NATO’s involvement in Afghanistan. The final product is expected to be formally adopted at a NATO summit in November. In his speech, Gates time and again cited Afghanistan as an illustration of where NATO has failed to adapt.
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Humor Me Abbe Byers
Do you speak the language?
Sollow da yeader. I’m in the process of learning a new language and never imagined how difficult it could be. I took Latin in school, and frankly, I remember very little about it. Finding time to study a language can be quite a challenge and the only problem for me is, the current language I’m practicing doesn’t offer any materials or tools. There are no dictionaries, grammar books, phrase books or electronic translators, which makes it even more difficult. This is surely one of those lesser-studied languages, which makes my resources limited. I’m working on pronunciation. Reading or writing it is neither here nor there, I just need to speak and translate. The language I’m learning is not yet structured. There are no phonetics, no consonant and vowel patterns, no “i” before “e,” or any other grammar and vocabulary particulars. As a matter of fact, the “Ns” go in front of the “Os,” “Fs” are replaced by “Ss,” and occasionally a B, (i.e. fox is actually box). The “Y” goes where the “Ls” should be, except when a “W” goes there, and it’s subject to change from conversation to conversation. See where I’m coming from? I’ve heard that with most languages, vocabulary building can take years. That’s another thing, I don’t have a lot of time. I need to know right now what Baby Grand is talking about. Does anybody speak Jacksonese? He told me three times Sunday night “sollow da yeader.” I finally looked over at his mom and she interpreted “follow the leader.” He says “that is so sunny (funny),” or “go saster, go saster (faster).” Aren’t toddlers funny? And the thing is, not all toddlers speak the same language, but it’s all interchangable. Think about how smart they must be to understand each other. When I take Jackson to preschool the children just jibberjabber amongst themselves and there’s no apparent breakdown in communication. When Jackson first began his speech skills with such words as mum, dad, bob and a few others, I wondered if he was saying enough. Then, during a checkup, the pediatrician asked him what about a number of different objects and he named them all. He even said words he wouldn’t say for his mom and dad, but blurted them out for the doctor. From 15 to 18 months old, the talking began. First, more words, then broken sentences, now short narratives. He’s a delightful little chatterbox. Not all things are jibberish, though. When it gets dark outside he says, “It’s not a bright and sunny day anymore,” instead of simply saying it’s dark or night time. But, at least I understand that. He has also informed me that his name is Jackson “Byes,” not Boo Boo, which was a nickname we called him as an infant. If he says “I’m OK,” he actually says “I NoKay,” but if he begins a sentence with OK, he pronounces the O. In place of I don’t like this or that, he says “I don’t yike it.” Yeah, I know, this is typical for little ones just learning to talk, but it is so cute. By the way, he yikes kowns (clowns) too. Now, where’s my Jacksonary? “I must wearn dis wanguage saster.”
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Roasted Garlic Halibut
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 2 pounds halibut 1 4-ounce package Idahoan Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, dry Canola oil Salt and pepper 1 lemon Cut halibut filet into 4 pieces (8-ounce portions). Lightly salt and pepper. Empty contents of mashed potatoes package on large plate. Coat filets liberally, gently pushing potatoes into filets. In large sauté pan, preheat a generous amount of canola oil, on medium heat. When oil is hot, gently place the halibut in pan, being careful not to splash. Sauté fish until golden brown (approximately 2 to 4 minutes). Turn filets and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover pan and let sauté until done (until flaky, or approximately 8 to 12 minutes). Remove from heat. Add lemon juice to taste and serve.
Idahoan Pizza
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2 medium pizzas 2 ounces warm water 1 tablespoon active, dry yeast 1 4-ounce package of dry Idahoan Roasted Garlic Flavored Mashed Potatoes 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 6 ounces cool water 1 ounce olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 6-ounce package of shredded mozzarella cheese 1 to 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce Toppings: diced ham, pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, pineapple chunks, green pepper, onion, extra cheese Stir the yeast into the warm water. Stir until dissolved. Add mashed potatoes and flour. Stir all other remaining ingredients into bowl. Knead by hand for approximately 5 minutes, or until dough is elastic and smooth. Place dough in a mixing bowl sprayed with non-stick spray. Set in a warm area, covered with a towel, and let rise for 1 hour. Punch down dough and divide into two halves. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out until it is very thin. The shape of the pizza doesn’t really matter — round or square. The idea is for it to be homestyle, not perfect. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place dough on baking sheet or pizza sheet. Top with desired amount of pizza sauce, spreading evenly. Evenly distribute the cheese and your favorite toppings. Bake for 17 to 21 minutes, or until crust edges become light brown. When pizza is done, take out of oven and let rest for 3 minutes. Slice and serve.
Crab-Stuffed Roasted Chicken Breast
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Servings: 8 8 boneless chicken breasts, uncooked 1 10 to 12-ounce bottle prepared Italian salad dressing 1 4-ounce pouch Idahoan Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes 1/2 pound crab meat 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped Preheat oven to 350°F. Place chicken breasts in 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish. Pour dressing over chicken and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Cut a slit in middle of chicken breast with sharp knife. Do not cut all the way through. Cut a little pocket on either side of slit, again, making sure not to cut all the way through. Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Mix in crab. Salt and pepper to taste. Distribute potato mixture evenly among chicken pockets. Sprinkle with cheese. Place in a non-greased baking dish. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese has completely melted. Remove from oven and garnish with basil. Serve immediately.
Savory Potato Wraps
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Servings: 4 wraps 1 cup prepared Idahoan Original Mashed Potatoes 4 (9-inch) red pepper or flour tortillas 1/2 pound cooked turkey breast or ham, thinly sliced (approximately 8 slices), or diced into small chunks 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 cup diced red bell pepper or tomato Prepare potatoes as package directs for 2 servings. Cool potatoes to room temperature. Warm tortillas individually in microwave for 8 to 10 seconds. Spread each tortilla with 1/4 cup mashed potatoes. Top with 2 slices of turkey or ham, 1/4 cup shredded lettuce and red pepper or tomato. Roll up and place seam-side down.
2B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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Concerned about moisture and mold problems?
With the wet weather we have experienced this winter, many people are dealing with damp basements, standing water, roof leaks, and other moisture related problems around the home. If you are concerned about moisture and mold problems, the questions and answers below may help. How can I get my home tested for mold? In most cases, it is not practical to test for mold growth in a house. Although there are several different testing methods that can detect mold, they only give a “snap-shot� of the molds collected in a sample and may not be representative of the “big picture�. Tests can locate mold particles and identify types of molds, but if you can see mold, you already know it is there. And knowing the type of mold is usually not very helpful since any indoor mold growth represents a problem that needs correcting. Therefore, consumers
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or to document that cleanup has met expectations. This may be helpful in situations related to liability, insurance, lease agreements, contracts, etc. But since no federal limits have been set for mold, testing cannot be used to check a building’s compliance with federal mold standards. Also, there is no legal requirement to correct a mold problem in most settings. While we know the importance of correcting mold issues, there is rarely any rule or law that requires a property owner to do so. I’ve heard about dangerous “black mold� - is that what I have in my home? Stachybotrys chartarum, is a greenish-black mold that has received a great deal of coverage in the news media. This type of mold is not rare, but it is much less common than other mold species. There have been case reports (unproven as of date) that indicate a possible association between these molds and rare health conditions
such as pulmonary hemorrhage or memory loss. Mold growing in homes or buildings, whether it is Stachybotrys chartarum or other mold, indicates a problem. All molds should be treated the same with respect to potential health risks and removal. What are the symptoms associated with mold exposure? We are all exposed to many kinds of mold both inside and outside the house. However, some people seem to be more sensitive to mold. Molds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, toxic substances. Exposure to molds may cause allergic reactions similar to hay fever-type symptoms (sneezing, runny nose, irritated eyes, nose, throat, and possibly skin rashes).  People with asthma, immune suppression, or lung problems are particularly susceptible. How do I get rid of mold? The first step is a thorough investigation of the house to locate all possible mold growth. Generally, mold can be found anyplace where moisture or humidity levels are high. Excess moisture can be caused by water leaks, condensation, or flooding. Groundwater can migrate through concrete foundations into crawlspaces or basements, rainwater can enter walls and ceilings due to roof leaks or clogged gutters, condensation can occur on cold walls or windows, and floors and walls can become flooded by toilet overflows or broken pipes. The goal in addressing any mold problem is two-fold: clean the visible mold and fix the moisture problem. If you clean up the mold, but don’t fix the water problem, then the mold problem will likely come back. How do I clean mold safely? The method for cleaning
mold depends on the surface you are attempting to clean. In most cases, a solution of one cup bleach to one gallon water will be safe for most surfaces. When using bleach always take necessary precautions and never mix bleach with any substance containing ammonia. Use gloves if possible and wear a protective mask during cleanup if you are working in confined areas with little ventilation. It is also important to dry the area quickly after cleaning. A fan can speed up the drying, as can an open window if the outdoor air is dry. Carpets, mattresses, upholstered furniture, insulation, and water-damaged wood can be almost impossible to clean and dry thoroughly. These items usually have to be replaced. If you have an extensive amount of mold and you do not think you can manage the cleanup on your own, you may want to contact a professional who has experience in cleaning mold.
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Feb. 26 is deadline for entries in 2010 Isothermal Poetry Contest Isothermal Community College is sponsoring its 2010 Isothermal Poetry Contest, open to all citizens of Rutherford, Polk and Cleveland counties. Poems are judged by a qualified person who has no current affiliation with Isothermal Community College, and ICC employees are ineligible. Winning poems, honorable mentions and the best of the rest are published in the school literary magazine, the Anuran. Winners and honorable mentions will be recognized publicly. Cash prizes will be awarded: $75 for first; $50 for second; and $25 for third. A maximum of two poems per entrant may be submitted, and poems may be no more than 50 lines each. All poems must be typed on 8-1/2-by-11-inch paper (one poem per page) and have poet’s name, address and phone number in the upper
left corner. All poems submitted must be previously unpublished. Please make copies of poems, as they cannot be returned. Last year’s first place winner is ineligible for the first place award in this year’s contest. Please, no calls. Winner will be notified by mail no later than May 1. Receipt of submissions will not be acknowledged. All poems are subject to reasonable copyediting. Students who wish to receive a list of winners should submit a self-addressed, stamped envelope with their entry. Deadline to enter is Friday, Feb. 26. Poems may be mailed to Elisabeth Barrows, Isothermal Community College, Poetry Contest, P.O. Box 804, Spindale, NC 28160 or submitted in person to Barrows in the faculty suite on the second floor of the administration building.
How can I prevent mold growth?  In addition to addressing current mold problems, there are some measures you can take to prevent future problems. Conduct a routine inspection of your house monthly looking for any evidence of water damage or visible mold. Repair plumbing leaks as soon as you discover them and seal any cracks that occur in foundation walls. Check gutters and downspouts frequently. Keep the humidity level inside the house below 50 percent and be sure the home has adequate ventilation, including exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathrooms.Â
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local Honor Rolls Forrest Hunt Elementary School
The third six weeks honor roll at Forrest Hunt Elementary School has been announced by Brad Richardson, principal. Those students named to the list are:
A Honor Roll 3rd grade Carlee Arrowood, Jenna Bailey, Shana Briscoe, Garrett Byers, Rhyne Howard, Carson Logan, Kristen McBrayer, Diana Romero, Caitlin Roper, Riley Smith, Stesha Turner, Anna Yelton. 4th grade Sarah Bradley, Ashlyn Cox, Noelle Harris, Brianna Lynch, Chancellor Saine. 5th grade Jessica Alley, Elizabeth Bradley, Zeke Brandle, Zachary Carswell, Latia Cureton, Arianna Edwards, Kayla Frady, Gray Griffith, Ian Hawkins, Hayden Hutchins, Diana Newton, Will Yelton.
A/B Honor Roll 3rd grade Britteny Bomer, Trey Bracken, Rylan Champion, Nicholas Conner, Zachary Dalton, Skyler Donehew, Jesus Enriquez, Christopher Hicks, Collin Hipp, Griselda Jimenez, Kaleb Logan, Salyric McKinney, Harley Roberts, Jessica Spainhour, Precious Vanegas, Morgan Wheeler, Stanley Wilkins, Demitri Williams, Corbin Yelton. 4th grade Ania Alexander, Asia Allen, Ashton Armsrong, Kiana Burns, Joerik Castillo, Austin Causby, Bethany Coffey, Kaitlyn Doggett, Morgan Earp, Landon Fagan, Ciera Hardin, Madelyn Hawkins, Katie Hoyle, Jonathan Jimenez, Shannice Lopez-Carranza, Darius Lovett, Melissa Lugo-Mejia, Kendrick Macopson, Sandra McKnight, Daniel Melton, Lauren Millette, Trevor Mode, Madison Morrow, Mayghan O’Connell, Brayden Potter, Alivia Pruett, Morgan Rogers, Brittany Trotter, Zachary Waters, Andrea Womick, 5th grade Bryce Arrowood, Catelyn Arrowood, Erica Arthur, Juwan Blanton, Danielle Chavez, Kennedi Cotarelo, Tiffany Dotson, Miranda Dysart, Miranda Eddins, Dixie Elmore, Amber Gilbert,
Victoria Gordon, Tynec Lawrence, Autumn Ledford, Drew Melton, Lauren Mode, Chandler Patrick, Hayley Ramsey, Elizabeth Randall, Jaquelyn Rojas, Nicholas Rose, Austin Ruff, Hannah Tavernia, Zhaniya Thomas, Dylan Thrift, Billy Walker, Mark West.
Chase High School The third six weeks honor roll at Chase High School has been announced by Greg Lovelace, Principal. Those students named to the list are: Scholars 9th Grade Megan Babb, LauraLee Baynard, Dustin Beason, Kyle Bingham, Salem Bush, Matthew Byers, Letycia Carter, Katalyn Conner, Thomas Deck, Jenna Dotson, Taylor Evans, Viktoriya Fridrikh, Michael Gettings, Katherine Glover, Christopher Hall, Ashton Hunt, Preston Jackson, Sidney Jones, Adam Keever, Alexander Larsen, Alyssa Macopson, Kalei Martinez, Michael McGee, Kathleen Nicholson, DeSean Petty III, Macy Phillips, Austin Price, Brittany Saine, Paige Sappenfield, Paxton Sappenfield, Michael Short, Kaitlyn Smart, Chasity Smith, Danielle Stark, Emily Tomblin, Jessica Toney, Brittany Trotter, Katlyn Wright. Honors 9th Grade Anthony Abraham, Harley Arnold, Sierra Baber, Golden Bailey, Brandon Blanton, Shad Blanton, Courtney Bomer, Axl Bradley, Katelynn Brooks, Holly Byars, Victoria Byers, Eishla Caban, Sydney Capel, Aaliyah Carson, Dillon Christen, Morgan Conner, Cody Cordell, Elizabeth Cotarelo, Tiana Davenport, Gerald Davis, Jennifer Davis, Tyler Dixon, Eric Elm, Sadie Emory, Nathan Ensley, Victor Fabian, Mary Frontena, Timothy Gossett, Stephanie Grant, Aaron Greene, Cody Greene, Alexis Haney, Nicholas Harbin, Ashley Hardin, Taylor Hardin, Kendra Holcombe, Steven Holland, Dillon Huffman, Evan Hunt, Timothy Hutchins, Keano Jones, Arin Kinney, Aadrianna Lee, Brooklin Lee, Christine Littlejohn, Pamela Lovelace, Allison Lowman, Destiny McDowell, Keyara McKinney, Clinton McMellion, Hannah Mills, Hannah
Millwood, Destany Mitchell, Allison Murray, Brittany Ortiz, Ceddrick Prescott, Angelia Proctor, Pyle, Michael, Daniel Rice, Austin Robbins, Jacob Scoggins, Blanca Sebastian, Richard Sharek, Shannon Shires, Lorena Soto, Felicia Stacey, Sarah Swafford, Andrew Terrell, Autum Towery, Caitlin Troxell, Ashley Varney, Melissa Victor, Brent Walker, Zachary Wantuch, Javeale Watkins, Avery Wilson, Ryan Withrow, Elizabeth Woods. Scholars 10th Grade Adam Brigman, Anna Bross, Timothy Brown, Brent Butler, Leah Byers, Shannah Campo, Amber Dysart, Douglas Francis, Jamie Gosey, Heather Green, Randi Hamrick, Horace Hester, Lukas Hines, Marcus Ingle, Jessica Jones, Stephanie Lane, Jessica Lewis, Chelsea Martinez, Katlynn Millette, Claire Millwood, Taylor Moore, Jarrett Padgett, Jessica Pennington, Maci Poteat, Ashley Roach, Trenton Robbins, Emily Sisk, Christopher Snyder, Matthew Tate, Alyssa Toney, Taylor Trotter, Matthew Watson, Kathryn White. Honors 10th Grade James Alexander, Christy Bailey, Tyler Bailey, Bridgette Brainard, Dillon Bright, Casey Buckner, Kaitlin Caldwell, Ryan Cardwell, Samantha Carpenter, Stephanie Chinn, Benjamin Cole, Zachery Condrey, Amber Conner, Quardaion Crawford, Nicole Dawkins, Gabriel Deese, Sarah Deyton, Justin Dillon, Michaela Dills, Larraine Douglas, Hannah Downey, Alan Dyer Jr, Erica Epley, Richard Ficklin, Christopher Fox, Carmen Garcia, Holden Hall, Anissa Hames, Michael Harth, Austin Hensley, Brannan Henson, Donna Holley, Christopher Laborn, Jessica Lawson, Burton Little, Alyssa Logan, Shirley Lowery, Joshua Lyons, Dulce Martinez, Travis McGinnis, Brittaney McKinney, Hayden McKinney, Mollee McKinney, Tajae McMullens, Jaycobe Mills, Cameron Moore, Deana Moore, Amber Neal, Angelo Parks, Tyler Pearson, Monica Poteat, Ryan Price, Cody Richardson, Christopher Rivera Diaz, James Sanchez, Vincent Scoggins, Dylan Scruggs, Jacob Shaneberger, Randi Silvers, Sylvia Tate,
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Chynna Terry, Caroline Teseniar, Rebekah Tomblin, Carlos Watkins, Jonathan West, Montana White, Kelsey Wilson, Derek Yates. Scholars 11th Grade Caitlin Bridges, Shawn Campbell, Taylan Doherty, Robert Elliott, Keri Flowe, Austin Ingle, Kyle Jackson, Autumn Jessie, Raul Luna, Tiffany Malcolm, Caroline Matheny, Samantha Melton, Jennifer Meredith, Evan Morse, Blakeney Oliver, Courtney Parris, Jenna Price, Adrienne Reavis, Kaitlynn Reid, Ashley Silvers, Heather Tessnear, Amber Watson, Emma Zarriello. Honors 11th Grade Marah Alexander, Jared Allen, Brandi Allison, Braxton Andrews, Rebecca Bailey, Bobbi Blanton, Camilla Blanton, Dustin Brooks, Kacey Brown, Margaret Brown, Jordan Cantrell, Danny Carpenter, Caroline Cordell, Haley Dimsdale, Christopher Earley, Breanna Edney, Luis Elias, Mary Ervin, Tyler Gaffney, Valentin Galvan, Tyler Gamble, Jessica Hager, Ashley Harris, Kristian Hawkins, Victoria Helton, Megan Holland, Ashlie Hudson, Lane Jenkins, Kayla Johnson, Caroline Jolley, Donna Jolley, Travis Kelley, Ashton Kinney, Ashley Lowery,
Jessica McAbee, Gary McIntyre, Matthew Melton, Thomas Melton, Claudette Miller, Gerald Miller, Michael Moffitt, Taylor Morrow, Kasey Price, Max Price, Bradley Pye, Daniel Reyes, Christian Robinson, Dylan Robinson, Kristin Rohm, Sarah Sams, Christopher Scarlett Jr, Matthew Searcy, Bennie Shelton, Aaron Smith, Jalen Smith, Steven Smith, Austin Tessnear, Haley Towery, Michael Turner, Breanna Vassey, Ashlee Viverette, Holly Whitt, Cameron Wilkins, Sarah Wurzbach, Aubree Yelton. Scholars 12th Grade Adrianna Arrowood, Lauren Benfield, Macey Bright, Dana Calhoun, Susan Carter, John Cooper, Aden Crump, Euletha Davis, Jamie Dysart, Suzanne Earley, Brittany Enriquez, Francisco Fabian Sixtos, Kathryn Farley, Shanice Goode, Lindsay Gowan, Matthew Hicks, Lucinda Hill, Aaron Hunt, Haley Hunt, Alexander Hutchins, Kandice Jones, Courtney Keeter, Zane Kingery, Emily Lowery, Mackenzie McCraw, Meredith Millwood, Maria Moon, Katherine Murray, Estefania Navarro, Allison Nicholson, Wesley Roach, Danielle Rose, Lauren Sappenfield, Andrew Scruggs, Tyler Seay, Lydia Shaneberger, Jessica Short, Jessey
March School Lunch Menus March 1-5 Monday — cheeseburger, French fries, pineapple chunks, chocolate chip cookies, milk. Tuesday — chicken filet sandwich with lettuce and tomato, baked potato, applesauce, milk. Wednesday — no lunch today staff development day Thursday — healthy hot dog with chili and Cole slaw, shoestring French fries, milk. Friday — spaghetti and meat, tossed salad, peaches, roll, milk.
potato, Cole slaw, milk. Wednesday — tacos, buttered corn, tossed salad, milk. Thursday — country fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, milk. Friday — chicken filet sandwich with lettuce and tomato, baked potato, applesauce, milk. March 22-26 Monday — sloppy Joe, green beans, baked potato, milk. Tuesday — chicken nuggets, baked beans, broccoli with cheese sauce, milk.
March 8-12 Monday — manager’s choice. Tuesday — corn dog, black eyed peas, peaches, milk. Wednesday — vegetable beef soup, toasted cheese sandwich, orange wedges, milk. Thursday — sloppy Joe, baked beans, broccoli with cheese sauce, milk. Friday — chicken pot pie, sweet potato souffle, green beans, biscuit, milk.
Wednesday — healthy hot dog, chili, Cole slaw, shoestring French fries, milk. Thursday — spaghetti and meat, tossed salad, peaches, roll, milk. Friday — meat loaf, mashed potatoes, green peas, roll, milk. March 29-31 Monday — sub sandwich with lettuce and tomato, shoestring French fries, orange wedges, milk. Tuesday — lasagna, tossed salad, peaches, garlic bread, milk. Wednesday — cheeseburger, shoestring French fries, pineapple chunks, chocolate hi cookies, milk.
March 15-19 Monday — sub sandwich with lettuce and tomato, shoestring French fries, orange wedges, milk. Tuesday — breaded fish, baked
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‘In Vino Veritas’ reveals painful truth Dear Abby: The other day I asked my husband a question and told him to be honest. If given a choice between giving up wine or giving up sex with me, which would he choose? You guessed it. He said, “Giving up sex with you.” I think I knew the answer before I asked the question, but hearing it out loud devastated me. I know every woman wants to be No. 1 in her husband’s life. Am I wrong to feel so heartbroken? — Lost the Battle Dear Lost the Battle: Not at all, particularly if you prefer sex to a fullbodied Cabernet. But now it’s time for a follow-up question: “Why?” If sex with you is less interesting to your mate than his vino, he may have an alcohol problem. Or the problem may lie in your bedroom. Dear Abby: My wife is constantly passing gas. She does not care where she is or who is around. She is young and attractive, but there is nothing less appealing than feeling “frisky,” getting into bed and hearing the trumpet sounds. I have recommended she see a doctor, but she laughs it off and says, “Everyone does it.” I can’t believe I’m the only one with this problem. I could really use some “sound” advice, Abby. — Blown Away Dear Blown Away: Everyone may do “it,” but perhaps not to the extent that your wife does. There are overthe-counter products that can lessen
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the problem, which may be related to her diet. However, if her flatulence persists, then I’m recommending you not let your wife “laugh off” the idea of consulting a physician, because her problem could be a symptom of something that needs to be checked out — and that’s no joke. Dear Abby: Our driveway is directly across from our neighbor’s dining room window. The only curtain open in their entire house is this one. They make comments like, “I see you had pizza last night,” or, “What did you buy at ‘Such and Such’ store?” This has caused a strain on our relationship with them. I know they have a right to open whatever curtains they want in their own house, but what about the invasion of our privacy? — Peeved Dear Peeved: Apparently what’s going on in your driveway is better than what’s on television. Because you can’t change your neighbors, you’re going to have to find the humor in this situation and change the way you react.
Did H1N1 vaccine have side effects? Dear Dr. Gott: My 15-year-old daughter had the H1N1 shot on a Tuesday morning. That afternoon, she passed out walking to one of her classes. Her pediatrician did not find anything wrong. On Wednesday, she broke out with a rash from her armpit to below her hip. Thursday, her heart was racing at 150 beats per minute. I am not convinced that vasovagal syncope is the problem because she is still having racingheart episodes out of the blue. What other questions should I be asking her doctors? Dear Reader: First, vasovagal syncope is the most common cause of fainting and occurs when the body reacts in an exaggerated way to certain triggers. Because it is generally harmless, it typically does not require treatment. Treatment may consist of blood-pressure medication (which blocks some signals that can lead to fainting), antidepressants, blood-vessel constrictors, certain
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exercises, avoiding prolonged standing, drinking plenty of fluids and finally, in severe cases, surgery to implant an electrical pacemaker. I doubt this is your daughter’s problem because vasovagal syncope decreases the heart rate rather than increases it. I believe the likely culprit is the H1N1 vaccine. According to the Mayo Clinic, you should check with your physician immediately if you have chest pain, dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, get hives, itching, shortness of breath, a skin rash and much more. These side effects are listed as having an unknown rate, but clearly your daughter is having many.
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Your Birthday, Feb. 24; In the year ahead, a number of substantial and wonderful changes will be made. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don’t hesitate to delegate assignments or authority to persons you believe can handle it. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Once again, you’re likely to be quite lucky working with a person who has helped you in the past. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Your insight will be an accurate gauge for reading the wants and needs of others. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Be ready to take advantage of career and financial opportunities that cross your path. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You’re in a momentary but propitious cycle for fulfilling your hopes and expectations. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You might be subjected to some changes over which you have no control, there is nothing to worry about. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — When it comes to engaging in a little horsetrading or engineering a bargain, you are likely to be without equal. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You’ll have plenty of justification for taking pride in your achievements. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — One of your greatest assets is doing whatever it takes to accomplish whatever tasks are assigned to you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Do your best to finalize those situations that could prove to be extremely advantageous. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Others will be more open-minded about you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Focus your efforts on matters that are financially meaningful.
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SBA to honor the nation’s small businesses National Small Business Person of the Year to be named
WASHINGTON - The nation’s top entrepreneurs will be honored at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week events to be held May 23-25, in Washington, D.C.
A series of events and educational forums will mark the 57th anniver-
sary of the agency and the 47th annual proclamation of National Small Business Week. More than 100 outstanding small business owners from across the country will receive awards while gathering for three days at the city’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel. They will meet with top agency officials, congressional representatives and national business leaders. The highlight of the celebration will be the announcement
of the National Small Business Person of the Year. Men and women also will be recognized for their involvement in disaster recovery, government contracting, and their support for small businesses and entrepreneurship. Awards also will be presented to SBA partners in financial and entrepreneurial development, including best SCORE Chapter, Small Business Development Center and Women’s Business Center during 2009.
The State Small Business Award Winners and recipients of the Champion and other Entrepreneurial awards are nominated by local trade associations, chambers of commerce, other business organizations and government agencies. Co-Sponsors include: SCORE - Counselors to America’s Small Business; VISA; Ford; Administaff; Google; eBay; Raytheon; Cbeyond; Intuit; Northrop Grumman; Lockheed Martin; Verio; NADCO and
NAGGL. Media outlets are encouraged to cover National Small Business Week events, and can register online as of March 1. Additional information on the Small Business Week 2010 events is available at
www.nationalsmallbusinessweek.com. SBA media contacts for National Small Business Week are Dennis Byrne (202205-6567, dennis. byrne@sba.gov) and Cecelia Taylor (202401-3059, cecelia.taylor@sba.gov).
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NORTH CAROLINA, RUTHERFORD COUNTY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 09 SP 416
Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Stuart K Campbell and Elise M. Campbell to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated February 20, 2007, and recorded in Book 942, Page 605, 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, 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 Trustees will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door in Rutherford County, North Carolina, at 11:45AM on March 10, 2010, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Morgan Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being Lot Number 8 of Queen's Gap, Phase I, as described more fully in plat recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 280-292, ("the Plat"), Rutherford County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more full and accurate description. Subject to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Queen's Gap as recorded in Book 917, Page 402-442, Rutherford County Register of Deeds, and recorded in Book 891, Page 624-664, McDowell County Register of Deeds, and any amendments and supplements thereto. Subject to all matters shown on subdivision plat of Queen's Gap, Phase I, as recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 280-292, Rutherford County Register of Deeds, and Plat Book 13, Pages 60-72, McDowell County Register of Deeds, hereinafter referred to as "the Plat". Said property is commonly known as: Lot 8 off of Shire Ext Road in Queens Gap Subdivision, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 09 SP 561 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Benjamin T. Smith and Linda H. Smith to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated May 15, 2007, and recorded in Book 956, Page 665, 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, 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 Trustees will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door in Rutherford County, North Carolina, at 10:30AM on March 03, 2010, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Morgan Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being Lot Number 22 of Queen's Gap, Phase I, as described more fully in plat recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 280-292, ("the Plat"), Rutherford County registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more full and accurate description. Subject to declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions for Queen's Gap as recorded in Book 917, Page 402-442, Rutherford County register of deeds, and recorded in Book 891, Page 624-664, McDowell County register of deeds, and any amendments and supplements thereto. Subject to all matters shown on subdivision plat of Queen's Gap, Phase I, as recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 280-292, Rutherford County register of deeds, and Plat Book 13, Pages 6072, McDowell County register of deeds, hereinafter referred to as "the Plat". Said property is commonly known as: Lot #22 of Queens Gap Subdivision, Phase 1, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.
Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Stuart K Campbell and Elise M Campbell.
Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Benjamin T. Smith and Linda H. Smith.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, that tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, that tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
__________________________________________ Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 Our File No.: 158.0930570NC Publication Dates: 02/24/2010 03/03/2010
___________________________________ Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 Our File No.: 158.0935782NC Publication Dates: 02/17/2010 & 02/24/2010
6B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, WEDNESDAY, February 24, 2010 Homes
AUCTION Saturday, Feb. 27th at 10:00AM Estate of the late Verdie J. Womack 3002 McCraw Rd. • Mooresboro, NC (near Duke Energy plant, watch for signs) Consisting of: 12x12 outbuilding, 1993 Ext. cab GMC truck - 20,234 miles, 2 shotguns, 1 rifle, knives, jewelry, 23 jewel Hamilton Railway special, Hamilton 23 jewel pocket watches, depression Bedroom suite, dining room suite, living room furniture, clock, pictures, lamps, kitchen utensils, refrigerator, freezer, glasswares, washer & dryer, much more! TERMS: Cash or check AUCTIONEER: Col. Don Johnson, NCL #678 Godfrey’s Auction Sales 864-489-1027 Personal Rep.: Rick Jolley Rain date: March 6th B.Y.O.C.
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Foreclosure of Real Property Under Deed of Trust from WILLIAM J. GOLD and wife, PATSY M. GOLD, in the original amount of $600,000.00, payable to CAROLINA TRUST BANK, dated August 28, 2008 and recorded on August 28, 2008, in Book 1020, Page 438, Rutherford County Registry Current Owner(s): William J. Gold and wife, Patsy M. Gold Peter E. Lane, Substitute Trustee NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to an order entered February 16, 2010, by the Assistant Clerk of Superior Court for Rutherford County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned deed of trust (the "Deed of Trust"), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, AT THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE DOOR IN RUTHERFORDTON, RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ON MARCH 9, 2010 AT 12:00 NOON the real estate and the improvements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust, the real estate lying and being in Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Exhibit "A" Description of Property Situate, lying and being in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being the same and identical property described in Deed recorded in Deed Book 515, Page 625, Rutherford County Registry, and being described according to said Deed as follows: Situate, lying and being in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being bound on the north by US Highway 74 (Business), on the East by the property of Lee Bright as described in deed recorded in Deed Book 120, Page 26, Rutherford County Registry, on the South by the property of Joe Y. Bennett as described in deed recorded in Deed Book 493, Page 551, on the West by Duke Street (SR 2184) and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the center line of the intersection of US Highway 74 (Business) with the intersection of the center line of Duke Street and runs thence with the center line of Duke Street South 14 degrees 8 minutes 50 seconds West (passing through a nail at 15.49 feet in the line) 394.51 feet to an iron pin; thence South 55 degrees 46 minutes 30 seconds East 394.74 feet to an iron pin at a fence corner; thence North 6 degrees 17 minutes 5 seconds East (passing through an iron pin at 451 feet in the line) 485.96 feet to a nail and cap in the center line of US Highway 74 (Business); thence South 10 degrees 59 minutes 15 seconds West 258.44 feet to an iron pin on the north bank of an old road; thence North 70 degrees 15 minutes 10 seconds West 106.83 feet to an existing iron pin at an axle; thence North 13 degrees 18 minutes 50 seconds East (passing through a railroad spike at 234.51 feet in the line) 265.08 feet to a point in the center line of US Highway 74 (Business); thence with the center line of said road North 65 degrees 33 minutes 30 seconds West 68.98 feet and North 68 degrees 12 minutes West 140.79 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 2.731 acres, according to a map and survey by Charles D. Owens, Registered Licensed Surveyor, dated September 1, 1987. Property location: 1163 W. Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043 A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The undersigned Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by non-warranty deed. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS". There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record, if any, and to all unpaid ad valorem taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run. If the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Substitute Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee, in his sole discretion, if he believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. The purchaser of the property described above shall pay the Clerk’s Commission in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). If purchaser of the above described property is someone other than the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust, the purchaser shall also pay, to the extent applicable, the land transfer tax in the amount of one percent (1%) of the purchase price. To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notified of the following: a. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes 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; and b. 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 sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record, if any, and to all unpaid ad valorem taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the estate of SARAH HAMRICK JOLLEY of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said SARAH HAMRICK JOLLEY to present them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of May, 2010 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This is the 24th day of February, 2010.
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AUCTION NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 44A-40, State of North Carolina, various items of personal property contained in warehouse(s) #2, 68, 88 & 90 will be sold at public auction at Bob’s Storage Center, 502 U.S. Highway 74 Business East, Forest City, NC on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:00 PM. Sale is being made to satisfy the warehouse lien on said goods for storage charges due and unpaid. Due notice has been given. Unit Unit Unit Unit
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Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of EVELYN MARIE SMITH FOUNTAIN of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said EVELYN MARIE SMITH FOUNTAIN to present them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of May, 2010 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This is the 24th day of February, 2010. Evelyn Sherry Fountain Kistler, Administrator 1200 Poors Ford Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of RONALD EUGENE AMOS of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said RONALD EUGENE AMOS to present them to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of May, 2010 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This is the 3rd day of February, 2010. Judy Lee Carswell Amos, Administrator 161 Goldfinch Lane Rutherfordton, NC 28139
NORTH CAROLINA, RUTHERFORD COUNTY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 09 SP 417 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Debra Grant and Glenn E. Grant to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated February 02, 2007, and recorded in Book 940, Page 57, 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, 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 Trustees will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door in Rutherford County, North Carolina, at 10:30AM on March 03, 2010, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Morgan Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being Lot Number 12 of Queen's Gap, Phase I, as described more fully in plat recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 280-292, ("the Plat"), Rutherford County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more full and accurate description. Subject to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Queen's Gap as recorded in Book 917, Page 402-442, Rutherford County Register of Deeds, and recorded in Book 891, Page 624-664, McDowell County Register of Deeds, and any amendments and supplements thereto. Subject to all matters shown on subdivision plat of Queen's Gap, Phase I, as recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 280-292, Rutherford County Register of Deeds, and Plat Book 13, Pages 60-72, McDowell County Register of Deeds, hereinafter referred to as "the Plat". Said property is commonly known as: 12 Queens Gap, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Debra Grant and Glenn E. Grant. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, that tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. ___________________________________ Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 Our File No.: 158.0930246NC Publication Dates: 02/17/2010 & 02/24/2010
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What you need to know about credit card reform NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The new credit card law is finally here. As of Monday, banks will need to abide by new regulations on terms and disclosures. The idea behind the landmark law was to prevent banks from using practices that often dug borrowers deeper into debt. A look at how the credit card law affects key aspects of your account.
THEN: The fine print on cardholder agreements was often difficult to understand. Rates, fees and penalties for other services such as cash advances, for example, could be hard to find. The impact of the interest rate on paying down a balance was hard to compute. NOW: Cardholders will see how many months it will take to pay off a balance if only minimum payments are made. Statements will also indicate how much needs to be paid each month to pay off a balance within three years.
companies sent out statements not long before payments were due, and sometimes shifted payment due dates from month to month, meaning that payments would not always have enough time to arrive and get processed before being deemed late. As a result, some cardholders ended up getting charged interest or late fees even when they thought they were sending in payments on time. NOW: The law requires that due dates remain consistent. Statements must be sent out 21 days before the payment due date, and finance charges and fees cannot be applied before that period is up. In practice, about half of card issuers have extended grace periods to as long as 25 days.
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SERVICE FEES THEN: Banks could charge as much as they wanted. They could assess annual fees, activation fees and other fees. This was mostly a problem for subprime cards marketed to those with poor credit scores. One popular card, for example, the Premier Bankcard, charged $256 in first-year fees for a $250 credit line. NOW: Service fees, such as activation and annual fees, will be capped at 25 percent of the credit limit during the first year of use. After that, there is no cap. GRACE PERIODS THEN: Some card
OVER-THE-LIMIT FEES THEN: Banks set credit limits, then routinely allowed charges to exceed those limits. When that happened, though, the customer was charged an overthe-limit fee as high as $39. These fees were often triggered by interest charges or late-payment fees that pushed a balance over the credit limit. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, multiple overthe-limit fees could get charged in a single billing cycle if the balance was paid down and another charge pushed the balance back over the limit.
NOW: The cardholder must specifically agree to permit transactions
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In this July 29, 2009 file photo, a Visa sticker is shown at a business in Detroit. The new credit card regulations are finally here. As of Monday, banks will need to abide a spate of new rules on terms and disclosures. The idea behind the landmark law was to prevent banks from using unfair practices that dig borrowers deeper into
that exceed the credit limit. Only then can over-the-limit fees be charged. But the fees canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be triggered by other fees or interest charges. Only one over-the-limit fee may be imposed during a billing cycle. No overthe-limit fees may be charged unless the cardholder has specifically agreed to permit transactions exceeding their authorized credit limit. These fees can no longer be triggered by other fees or interest charges imposed by the card issuer, and only one such fee may be imposed during a billing cycle. In practice, several of the largest card companies have dropped these fees. Some banks are using pop-up boxes on their Web sites or other methods to obtain consumer authorization. UNIVERSAL DEFAULT THEN: If you made a late payment on one
credit card or loan, or even late payments for obligations like utility bills, that could trigger interest rate hikes on other credit card accounts.
NOW: Card companies cannot raise interest rates on existing credit card balances. Interest rates canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rise during the first year an account is open, unless the original agreement spelled out a promotional rate for a limited time.
Consumers with older accounts must be informed of any interest rate increase on new charges at least 45 days in advance. They must also be given a chance to opt out of the hike by canceling the account and paying down the balance at the old interest rate. If an interest rate is increased, the card company must review the account once every six months to assess whether the rate
should be dropped.
STUDENTS THEN: Students arriving on college campuses often confronted a gantlet of credit card marketers handing out T-shirts, pizza and other gifts in exchange for filling out card applications. Credit cards were frequently handed out without checking the applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income sources. In 2008, 84 percent of undergraduates had at least one credit card. Average balances topped $3,100. NOW: Credit cards may no longer be issued to anyone under age 21, unless the applicant has a co-signer, or can show independent means to repay the debt. Colleges must disclose any marketing deals they make with credit card companies. Banks are not allowed to hand out gifts on or near campuses or at collegerelated events.
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